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Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, October 5, 1903.
CONFERENCE OF EMPERORS.
Identical Note Sent to Russian and Austrian Ambassadors at Constantinople.
Vienna, Oct. 5.—As an outcome of the conference between the czar and Emperor Francis Joseph at Muerzsteg the governments of Austria and Russia have sent the following identical [instructions] to the ambassadors of those countries in Constantinople:
"You were recently instructed to declare that Austria-Hungary and Russia adhere to the task of pacification which they have undertaken and are resolved to persevere with the program drawn up at the beginning of the year, notwithstanding the difficulties hitherto opposed to its execution.
"For indeed, while on the one hand the revolutionary committees have provoked disturbances and deterred the Christian population of the three vilayet from co-operating in the execution of the reforms, on the other hand the officials of the sublime porte entrusted with their application have been generally wanting in the necessary zeal and have not been imbued with the idea which inspired these measures.
"Both powers are united in the determination to show that it is their firm resolve to insist on the execution in their entirety of those reforms which are accepted by the porte and which are calculated to guarantee general security. In this connection you will receive detailed instructions without delay.
"While the powers recognize to the full the porte's right or duty to suppress the disorders fostered by the insurrectionary agitation of the Macedonian committee, they at the same time deplore the fact that this suppression was accompanied by excesses and cruelties from which the peaceful inhabitants suffered. It therefore appears to them to be their urgent duty to come to the assistance of the victims of these regrettable occurrences, and the above mentioned instructions will acquaint you with the details of the humanitarian action which they deem necessary with the object of supporting the inhabitants who have been deprived of all means of existence, facilitating their repatriation and restoring the villages, churches and schools destroyed by fire.
"The Austro-Hungarian and Russian governments entertain the firm hope that their continued endeavors to establish a lasting peace in the sorely tried provinces will attain their object and they are convinced that their impartial advice will be heeded by all to whom it is addressed in their own interests."
A CROOK ARRESTED.
Made Several Efforts to Get at the President.
HAD BOTH REVOLVER AND KNIFE.
Tried to Reach Him at Church on Sunday, Then at the Executive Office Monday and Finally at White House—Wounded the Doorkeeper With His Knife, But Was Himself Used Up in the Encounter—Says He is a Machinist from Milwaukee.
Washington, Oct, 5.—A stranger who later gave his name as Peter Elliot of Milwaukee and his occupation as that of a machinist attempted to get into the White House this morning at the north portico entrance. He was stopped by the doorkeeper and on being told that be couldn't see the president became violent. James Cisele, the doorkeeper, tried to induce him to go away and an encounter followed in which the visitor was badly broken up. The stranger was armed with a revolver and knife and used the latter on Cisele, inflicting a wound on the elbow. The doorkeeper, however, finally succeeded in overpowering him and he was taken to the emergency hospital suffering from a scalp wound and a wound in the hand.
After his injuries had been dressed he was transferred to No. 1 police station. Cisele's wound is not serious.
Earlier in the day Elliott called at the executive offices to see the president, saying that he had been summoned. He refused to give his name and when questioned as to the nature of his errand said the president just wanted to see him for fun. He seemed harmless and was allowed to go. About an hour later he called at the White House proper, where the encounter with Doorkeeper Cisele occurred.
The secret service men at the executive offices recognized him as the same stranger who attempted to enter the president's church, the Grace Reformed at 15 and O-sts., during the services yesterday morning, and who was turned away by the usher. The president was attending services at the time.
At the police station be stated that his home is in Milwaukee and that he has been stopping here at 709 Fifth-st. He is small of stature and apparently about 40 years old.
Funeral of Fay Barber.
About fifty members of Cortland tent, No. 304, K. O. T. M., attended the funeral of Fay Barber in Scott, N. Y., yesterday, the young man having been killed in a threshing machine Thursday. There were other Maccabees present from Groton and Spafford, and it was thought that between 600 and 700 people attended the funeral. Eighty-eight conveyances were in the procession. The services were under the direction of the Knights of the Maccabees.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
English.
It is becoming more and more apparent that English has actually taken the place of French in diplomatic intercourse and is rapidly climbing to supremacy. Without going into an analysis of the two languages or discussing the relative merits of either the diplomats seem to have arrived at the conclusion that for their purposes English is the better of the two. This would imply a radical departure by them from the recognized standards previously set up, for it has long been held by the old types that the language of diplomacy should be used to conceal rather than reveal your purpose. But if one will take the trouble to review some of the notable diplomatic transactions of recent days he will be impressed by the force and directness of the language used as contrasted with the old circumlocutory style when French was in vogue. In short, real "United States" English is being used in international discussions, as emphasized by the proceedings before the last Hague tribunal, when each advocate was allowed to use his own language in pleadings, and still more in the official announcement that English is to be the medium employed in the next. And why shouldn't English assert itself when there are more people speaking it in Europe alone than any other language, not to mention Great Britain and the United States, which together have run a linguistic belt all around the globe?
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| Rev. U. S. Milburn, second line down, far right. |
GLANCE OVER FIVE YEARS.
Rev. U. S. Milburn Beginning His Sixth Year at the Universalist Church.
Rev. U. S. Milburn commenced his sixth year pastorate at the Universalist church yesterday morning. The pulpit and platform were tastefully decorated with cut flowers which added to the enjoyment of the occasion. The music, which was of a high order, was furnished by the regular church choir, which is composed of Harry B. French, organist; Miss Rema Reckhan, soprano; Miss Helena Alberts, alto; C. N. Tyler, tenor; S. H. Dale, bass. Aside from hymns and responses the following music was rendered:
Organ Voluntary—Eventide, Clarke
Anthem—Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem—Care
Anthem—Rock of Ages, Buck
The subject of Rev. Mr. Milburn's sermon was, "Does Human Equality Mean Conformity to a Universal Standard?" The text was Luke, xil, 48, "Unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required." In concluding his sermon he said, after discussing the topic:
I commence today my sixth year's pastorate with you. Five years, with their varied successes, have passed. I came to you as a stranger, nothing uniting us but our common humanity, brotherhood and faith. The ties of friendship and of love have been knitting us together during these years and at the beginning of the sixth we commence the work, not as strangers but as mutual friends. Is not much more given to us now than five years ago? Should there not be more required of us?
Scarcely a half dozen times have I been absent from this pulpit upon the Sundays when religious services were held. But it would be difficult to tell whether it has been the public religious services or other associations which have had the greatest influence in binding us together. The communion in the home has been no small factor in the welding of these ties. We have been bound together by mutual interests, mutual joys, mutual sorrows. We have met at the bedside of the sick; we have mingled our tears at the bier of the dead. All these influences have made us no longer strangers to each other but mutual helpers.
The needs of this church are many, but the greatest need is you—your presence at its services to add to the inspiration of numbers, to add your life to the spiritual current which flows through the channel of the church, and to receive more than you can give. We need the hearty co-operation of all those in the city who are liberal in their theological thought; men and women who belong here who are in sympathy with the thought, the philosophy of this church. True, a church stands for something more than thought: it is not merely a philosophical cult. But there is an intellectual side to religion. Religion must be reasonable; and one cannot discuss religious problems and questions without using the intellect.
But what has it all amounted to? What good has this church done in this community? What good has it done you? Of what value is it? Is it a paying investment? That is what the business man asks. Who can estimate its intellectual and religious influence! Interest can be computed, but who can compute the value of this church in the community? The books of the business institution can be balanced at the end of the year and the exact gain in dollars and cents stated. But the books of this church are the living human hearts and minds that have found peace, comfort, contentment; faith strengthened, hope renewed, love deified.
ELECTION APPOINTMENTS.
Inspectors and Ballot Clerks for the City of Cortland.
The inspectors and ballot clerks for the coming election have been appointed as follows:
First Ward—Inspectors, J. R. Ingalls, F. G. Dibble, Levi Butler and John McTighe; ballot clerks, John Warwick and Charles E. Lewis.
Second Ward—Inspectors John Nix, H. C. Harrington, J. V. Chatterton and F. M. Quick; ballot clerks, Floyd Bentley and Eugene David.
Third Ward—Inspectors, J. H. Turner, C. E. Sanders, W. J. Perkins and J. F. Tobin; ballot clerks, Dennis McCarthy and L. D. Miller.
Fourth Ward—Inspectors, Edward Dowd, John F. Byrnes, Ezra Corwin and Charles H. Miller; ballot clerks, Daniel Dwyer and Charles F. Sarson.
Fifth Ward—Inspectors, John Lannan, Addison Johnson, Eugene Wells and J. D. Doran; ballot clerks, Frank Rice and Webster Young.
Sixth Ward—Inspectors, Thomas Fitzgerald, J. P. Keefe, W. H. Robertson and C. N. Tyler; ballot clerks, Thomas Kane and W. J. Elsom.
All have not yet qualified and the list will no doubt be changed some in consequence.
Death of Luke Doyle.
The death of Luke Doyle, aged 73 years, occurred at his home 216 Railroad-st., yesterday morning after an illness of about 6 months. He is survived, besides his wife, by one brother, John Doyle of this city. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from his late home, 216 Railroad-st., and from St. Mary's church at 9:30 o'clock.
Edginton-Burns.
James Edginton and Miss Anna Hellena Burns were united in marriage at St. Mary's church this morning by Rev. J. J. McLoghlin. The bride looked very charming in a tailor made suit of blue broadcloth. The bride was attended by Miss Mamie Kane, while Jas. F. Dwyer acted as best man. A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's mother at 68 East Court-st., after which the happy couple left on the 8:40 train for parts unknown, After Oct. 12 they will be home to their friends at 68 East Court-st.
BOARDING CLUBS ARE POPULAR.
A Feature of Normal School Life Meeting With Much Favor.
The Oneonta Star says, boarding clubs are increasing in favor with students at the Oneonta Normal. That these clubs permit the members to live more economically than the "regular boarder" is the chief reason for their growing popularity. The club, too, is a frolicking place where members meet three times daily to eat and drink, swap yarns and talk over the more serious problems of school life. It is an easy going place, this club, with all the advantages of unrestraint and still without the license of speech and action which self-respecting young men and women do not tolerate.
The club student, in most cases, rooms nearby. Good rooms, for one person, are obtainable at $1 a week or $2 when two persons occupy the same room. Club memberships run from eight to fifteen persons. The housekeeper furnishes the diningroom [sic], table linen, china and silver and does the cooking. For this she receives fifty cents a week from each member. The catering is done by the members, each in turn. The caterer holds office for one week and makes up the daily bill of fare and pays the bills. Expenses, including the 50 cents per member to the housekeeper, average $2 a week. The price of table board in Oneonta runs from $2.50 to $3.50. This shows a substantial saving in favor of the club. There are no mixed clubs, the rules of the Normal prohibiting the intermingling of the sexes at boarding places.
A majority of the students belong to one of the chapters of the six fraternities represented in the school. Four of these fraternities are for women and two for men. These organizations are considered by the students as one of the most pleasing features of school life here and are of inestimable educational value as well.
BREVITIES.
—Regular meeting of the common council in the office of the city clerk tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.
—Mrs. S. Darby-Turner's rooms have been connected with the Home telephone exchange. Her number is 65.
—There will be a regular meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps tomorrow at 3 o'clock. A large attendance is desired.
—The Lackawanna railroad is about to build a new passenger and freight station at Ithaca. All along the line this road is making improvements.
—The regular monthly meeting of the board of public works will be held is the office of the city clerk at 8 o'clock this evening.
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