MURDER IN CHINATOWN

Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, January 25, 1897.

MURDER IN CHINATOWN.

Chinese Highbinders Again on the Shoot.

KILLED IN A BARBER'S CHAIR.

Murdered Man's Varied and Remarkable Career—Had Been Ruled Off the Turf—Prominent as a Jury "Fixer"

—Two Murderers Arrested.

   SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25.—Little Pete, the most noted Chinaman in San Francisco, was murdered by his countrymen in Chinatown.

   He was sitting in a chair in a Chinese barber shop when three Chinamen entered and shot him, inflicting a wound from the effects of which he died in a short time. The murderers were arrested.

   The murder is the outcome of a quarrel between two of the Chinese Six companies and it is supposed the murderers are highbinders hired to do the job.

   Little Pete has had a varied and remarkable career in San Francisco, and for years has been the most influential Chinaman in this part of the country. Whenever any of his countryman were in trouble, Little Pete was always called upon to help them out and he achieved a reputation for jury fixing that almost landed him in the penitentiary. He was at the head of the business of importing Chinese women to this country for immoral purposes and waxed wealthy.

   Little Pete, although he spoke English fluently, retained his Chinese dress as a matter of policy. He controlled many of the gambling dens in Chinatown and his revenues from that source were large. He was an all-round sport. He played the races heavily and made some big winnings. He was so successful in picking winners that about a year ago the race track people became suspicious and it was found he had a number of jockeys in his employ. Little Pete was ruled off the turf, together with the dishonest jockeys.

Capt. Gen. Valeriano Weyler.

WEYLER ON THE MOVE.

Spaniards Claim to Have Whipped the Cubans in a Few Skirmishes.

   HAVANA, Jan. 25.—Captain General Weyler encamped at Bolundrun, in Matanzas province, but later he continued his march.

   A number of skirmishes have occurred in Pinar Del Rio, Havana, Matanzas and Santa Clara provinces, the Spanish columns fighting a number of the insurgent bands and taking their camps with four prefectures, arms, effects and documents. The Insurgents left 37 killed, among them being three prefects, and lost four prisoners who were immediately court-martialed.

   The Spanish lost three killed and two officers and 26 soldiers wounded.

   The insurgents attacked the village of Bainoa, Havana province, six of the residents being wounded.

   The battalion of Lealtad has made a reconnaissance of the Jaruco district and has gathered in 900 cattle. Colonel De Bosch, during a reconnaissance at Jaca, in Pinar del Rio province, destroyed 200 huts and brought in 27 families to the town. Six insurgents were killed.

   The report heretofore circulated that the insurgents had dynamited and burned the magnificent tobacco plantation of San Lino, in the district of Cienfuegos, is untrue.

   Lieutenant Colonel Diez Vicario, with the 300 of the Battalion Espana and a local guerilla force of 40 men under Lieutenant Mendenez, set out from Memagua, near Havana, and at the farm of Volcan met an insurgent band.

   The guerrilla force attacked the insurgents and in a hand-to-hand fight Lieutenant Menedenz received two rifle wounds, but killed his antagonist. Three of the guerrillas were seriously wounded.

   The insurgents did not await the coming of the column, but when it arrived upon their position, it was found that they had left 32 killed, having carried off many wounded.

   The column had one soldier killed and the captain, two lieutenants and five soldiers wounded. Colonel Vicario also received bruises.

Cubans Capture Santa Clara.

   CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. 25.—Various travelers just arriving from Cuba confirm the capture of Santa Clara by the Cubans and also bring news that the insurgents have been fighting in the near vicinity of Havana, and a few days ago wrecked a passenger train within two miles of that city.

   Two young Englishmen, direct from Cuba—Harry E. York and Lee A. Hervey—have reached this city after having passed several weeks in Cuba and with the insurgent army part of the time and the remainder in the field with the Spanish troops. Lee A. Hervey has received a shot through the left arm.

   They are preparing a report for Senator Cameron, which will be forwarded to Washington in a few days.

Fourteen Degrees Below Zero.

   HURON, S. D., Jan. 25.—A severe wind and snow storm prevails over this section of the Northwest. The temperature fell to 14 degrees below zero. All railroads are blockaded and four feet of snow covers the Jim River valley, in some sections being blown into drifts 8 to 14 feet high. Loss of stock is feared and a fuel famine will result in some districts.

Zero in Chicago.

   CHICAGO, Jan. 25.—This city is experiencing a severe wind and snow storm. The temperature is down to zero. Much suffering is reported from the cold.

Buffalo Gets a Touch of Cold.

   BUFFALO, Jan. 25.—This city is experiencing the coldest day of this winter. The thermometer reached zero and indications point to a still lower temperature. It is clear and little wind stirring.

Every One Cold at Malone.

   MALONE, N. Y., Jan. 25.—The weather this morning beat the record of the winter here for Arctic cold, thermometers in this village registering from 26 degrees to 30 degrees below zero, and the mercury touching 32 degrees below at Meacham and Saranac Lake. A stiff gale and drifting snow added to the severity of the day in this county and practically stopped all out door business.

H. E. RHEUBOTTOM.

His is a Case of Out of the Fryingpan into the Fire.

   ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 25.—The jail holds, and the taxpayers are supporting, a curious prisoner. H. E. Rheubottom has been confined for fourteen months. During this time he has never been heard to grumble about his imprisonment. The other prisoners at the jail have given him the title of the "silent prisoner." Repeated efforts have been made to have the case tried and a decision rendered. It has been placed on the docket fruitlessly three or four times, yet it has never been tried.

   It is a case of out of the fryingpan into the fire. If he is dismissed on the charge of cheating and swindling he will be immediately arrested by a deputy marshal of the United States for violating the postal laws. If he is sentenced to the state camps it will only be for a few years. When his term expires a representative of the United States will be on hand to again conduct him to prison, and a long term in the penitentiary awaits him. Rheubottom, then, is aware of the fact that if he lets his case come before the state court, it matters not what the decision may be, he seals his future fate.

   It seems that the recent prisoner of Fulton county jail prefers to spend the rest of his days there than to be the prisoner of Uncle Sam for a stated term of years. On each of the days set for trial a deputy United States marshal has been in the courtroom with a warrant in his pocket. Rheubottom, still languishing in jail, is a heavy expense on the county. For fourteen months he has been eating from the jail larder, and he continues to eat. Rheubottom was formerly a wholesale merchant in New York.

   Cortland people have another recollection of Rheubottom than as a merchant in New York. He was connected with the Cortland Corset Co., too closely for the company's good.

Brought to Cortland.

   The remains of Dr. Joseph S. Brewer, who died in New York of Bright's disease on Wednesday, Jan. 20, were brought to Cortland on the early train Sunday morning and were taken at once to the vault of the Cortland Rural cemetery, where a brief service was held at 8 o'clock Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. John T. Stone, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Brewer, the widow, and Mr. W. E. Pollard, a particular friend of the deceased, accompanied the remains to Cortland.

Annie Pixley's "Deacon's Daughter," Thursday, Jan. 28.

   This great comedy that has had a run of over 800 nights in New York City will be presented for one night only at Cortland Opera House, Jan. 28, and will be given with the same cast and special scenery. The event is one that has been attracting more than ordinary attention and the way orders have already been left for seats is a sure indication that the house will be packed on this special engagement. Notwithstanding the enormous expense of this attraction there will be no advance in prices and will be 75 cents for the best reserved seats.

BREVITIES.

   —The Current Events club met this afternoon with Miss Wells, 98 Port Watson-st.

   —James Hamill, a former Cortland boy, is helping in the East Side Cash market.

   —Stephen H. Parker has entered upon his 53d year as publisher of the Geneva Gazette.

   —The Friendship club will be entertained to-morrow night by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Swan.

   —The meeting of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick was adjourned yesterday for one week at Empire Hall.

   —Everybody look out for water pipes to-night. The weather report says it will be colder and the press dispatches to-day tell of terrible cold in the West.

   —New advertisements to-day are—C. F. Brown, Not Drugs Alone, page 6;

Case & Ruggles, New Embroideries, page 6; Warner Rood, "The Deacon's Daughter," page 5.

   —A regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 26, at 3 o'clock. Consecration service will be led by Mrs. W. T. Linderman. A business meeting and a program of general interest will follow.

   —Officer J. K. Edwards of the society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says that he has a sharp eye on several parties and unless an improvement is made in the care of stock this cold weather, arrests may follow in several cases.

 

WATERS ARE DEADLY IN CUBA

1893 map of Cuba.

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, January 23, 1897.

WATERS ARE DEADLY.

Either Intentionally Poisoned or Polluted With Dead Bodies of Men and Horses.

   NEW YORK, Jan. 23.—A dispatch to The Journal from Havana, via Key West, says: The surface wells and smaller streams throughout Pinar Del Rio and Havana provinces have either been intentionally poisoned for some ulterior purpose or are so thoroughly polluted with the bodies of men and horses killed in the war that their waters are more or less deadly. A fever resembling typhus has broken out among the resident pacificos at various points. A small insurgent foraging party, drinking water from the well upon an estate where a Spanish column had encamped the previous night, were all simultaneously attacked a few hours later with excruciating pains, followed by vomiting.

   Seven out of thirteen died in fearful agony. The spread of smallpox continues at a most alarming rate. Reports show that the epidemic is increasing in all the interior towns and villages. There are over 500 cases in Jauco, 100 in Santiago De Las Vegas and a proportionate number in the smaller places. The little gunboat Cometa, of the Spanish coast guard service is missing. It is feared she was lost at sea.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

GIVE AND TAKE.

Reciprocity the Only Way to Gain the Markets of the World.

   The claim that the "markets of the world" would be ours was undoubtedly a strong element in the free trade success in 1892. There is a taking sound to the phrase, and men grew so enthusiastic over the idea of capturing the "markets of the world" that they forgot to ask just how those markets were to be secured under free trade and just how much they were worth in dollars and cents. But we need not go into that now. The utter hollowness of the free trade promises was long ago found out. The fact that free trade gives our market to the world instead of giving the world's markets to us has been learned by hard experience. There is, however, a suggestion in the phrase. Protectionists may, with good reason, take up the abandoned cry of the free traders. Reciprocity is the only means by which we may gain the markets of the world or any part of them, unless we reduce our wages to the pauper standard. And reciprocity is possible only under protection because protection gives us a bargaining power, of which we are deprived under free trade. It enables us to sell privileges which, under free trade, we give away. Reciprocity means all gain and no loss.

Dr. L. T. White.

DR. L. T. WHITE

Coming to Cortland to Take the Practice of His Deceased Brother.

   Dr. L. T. White, who for the past five years has been practicing the medical profession in Homer, has decided to remove to Cortland to take the office and practice of his deceased brother, Dr. Asa .T. White. The doctor has a fine practice already built up in Homer and the surrounding country, but outside of the village it is scattered over a large extent of territory and necessitates a good deal of country riding, which has its disadvantages. The death so recently of both Dr. White and Dr. Angel has made an opening which would undoubtedly be taken sooner or later by some physician, and Cortland people may well feel it a cause of gratification that this place will be filled by a physician of experience, reputation and known ability.

   It was often a subject of remark between the brothers that probably the instances were rare where two physicians could be found who practiced so much alike as these two. Both were graduates of the same medical college. They had for years practiced near each other and had frequently talked over their cases together. Each knew about all of the other's prescriptions and could take up the other's cases at almost any point and carry forward the same treatment. During the year when Dr. A. J. White took his European trip Dr. L. T. White looked after all his patients for him, and many Cortland people have pleasant recollections of the presence of the Homer physician in their sick room and in their families and homes.

   Dr. L. T. White was graduated from Buffalo Medical college in 1869, six years after his brother. From 1869 to 1883 he practiced in Alpine, Schuyler county, and till 1892 in Enfield Center, Tompkins county, when he moved to Homer to take the practice of Dr. D. H. Stone who had just died. Many friends in Homer will be sorry to have him move away, but others in Cortland will welcome his coming.

   The doctor will take possession very soon of his brother's office at 58 Port

Watson-st. and will arrange to spend the nights there for the present and there he may be found by any requiring his services. During the past year he has built a very handsome, comfortable and convenient house in Homer and that home he undoubtedly regrets leaving. His family will remain there till spring, but arrangements will undoubtedly be made before long to remove them to Cortland.

Dr. Webb Ill.

   Dr. S. C. Webb of Homer is quite seriously ill and Dr. Hendrick of McGrawville went to Homer this afternoon to counsel with Dr. Bradford in regard to his case. Dr. Webb is a man of advanced years and has not of late engaged actively in his profession, but he has hosts of friends all over the country who will hope that he may be spared to yet enjoy many days of health and happiness among them.

Trolley car No. 18 at McGraw Corset plant.

TWO YEARS AGO.

   Two years ago to-day at about the time The STANDARD goes to press to-day the first trolley car started out from the barn on its trial trip to Cortland upon the electric road. During these two years the people of Cortland and Homer have come to depend very largely upon these cars and the thought of going back to the old horse cars would be distasteful indeed, while as for McGrawville—well, the people there would probably come very nearly to having a shock if they thought of again resorting to the cold stage, the mud to the hubs and the trips an hour long, to say nothing of a twenty-five cent fare.

Riley Hammond Dead.

   As we go to press word comes that Riley Hammond, a well-known resident of Virgil and for many years The STANDARD'S Virgil correspondent, died at 1 o'clock. He had been in feeble health for some months.

HILLIGUS & WEATHERWAX

Have Purchased Reid's Chicago Market and Taken Possession.

   Reid's Chicago market, which has for three years been conducted by John O. Reid at 102 Main-st., has been purchased by Messrs. Fred Hilligus and A. K. Weatherwax, who took possession this morning and who will continue the business under the firm name of Hilligus & Weatherwax. Mr. Reid's retirement from active work in the meat business removes one who has followed that business for 35 years, having at one time owned three markets and an interest in another in Cortland. His trade is one of the best in town and the new firm start out [sic] with bright prospects.

   Mr. Hilligus has been with Mr. Reid for the last year and a half, having for two years previously been in the Railroad-st. market and understands the business in every department. Mr. Weatherwax is a young man of business ability and will add strength to the firm. The new firm will continue to carry a full line of choice meats as has been done by Mr. Reid.

   Mr. Reid has not yet announced his intentions for the future, but says that he does not contemplate leaving town.

BREVITIES.

   —Daniels' orchestra played at DeRuyter Thursday night and at Lisle last night.

   —Sunday church notices will be found on the 8th page. Stock Report also on the 8th page.

   —Dr. F. J. Cheney will address the young men at the Y. M. C. A. rooms tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. All men are cordially invited.

   —Mr. and Mrs. Harry Swan will entertain the Friendship club at their home, 18 Duane-st., on Tuesday evening, Jan. 20. All members are invited.

   —Car No. 8 of the Cortland & Homer Traction company is out to-day, having been remodeled and resembles the other cars. It is on the crosstown division.

   —Lewis Rood, who was arrested yesterday charged with creating a. public nuisance, was discharged this morning by Justice Dowd, no evidence appearing against him.

   —Mrs. M. A. Case of 81 Tompkins-st. pleasantly entertained sixteen lady friends at progressive whist yesterday afternoon from 3 to 6. First honors were won by Mrs. T. H. Wickwire.

   —We begin to-day on our third page the popular serial, "The Story of Francis Cludde," by the well known author, Stanley J. Weyman. It will without doubt interest all of our story readers.

   —Mr. and Mrs. George E. Ryder received an unexpected call from about twenty of their friends and neighbors at their home, 89 Lincoln-ave., last night. A very pleasant evening was passed by all.

   —Lent will commence about two weeks later in '97 than it did in '96. Last Lent was ushered in on Feb. 19, but the coming one will commence March 3. This will bring Easter Sunday on the 18th of April.

   —The party given by the Avalon Social club in Empire hall last night was one of the most successful and enjoyable occasions in the history of the organization. Fine music was rendered by McDermott's orchestra.

   —All who had the good fortune two years ago of attending the entertainment, "One Hundred Years Ago," given in G. A. R. hall by James H. Kellogg camp, No. 48, S. O. V., will be pleased to learn that a drama is now under preparation, under the same auspices to be given early in February. Further announcements will be given later.

McGRAWVILLE.

Crisp Local Happenings at the Corset City.

   Mr. Phil W. Hoag is engaged at present in a new industry to him—raising a crop of whiskers. The color is about sixteen shades brighter than auburn. Mr. Hoag states that it is only a question of ornament and that all orders left at his barber's are useless, even if his friends do offer to pay the bill.

   Dr. Ensign was hastily called Friday to attend Judson Phelps, who lives about a mile and a half north of this village, who was suffering from a ruptured artery in the right leg. The cause was a varicose ulcer and it is hoped nothing serious will result.

   Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Baum of Hamilton, N. Y., arrived Friday afternoon and are guests at Rev. N. S. Burd's for a few days.

   Mrs. Adelia Totman, who has been in Ithaca for treatment for several weeks, returned home Friday evening. She was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Belle Gross.

   Maynard Ackerman, a 14-year-old boy, was arrested by Deputy-Sheriff W. P. Henry Friday, on a warrant issued by Justice E. C. Parker. The charge was brought by neighbors of improper language and conduct. The examination was set down for this afternoon.

[McGrawville] Academy Notes.

   Lynn Shepard of Blodgett Mills and Grove Henry visited the academic department Wednesday afternoon.

   Harry A. Freeman, a former student, called at the school Wednesday.

   J. A. Ellsworth of Syracuse, representing the Sheldon Book Co., visited the school Thursday.

   Pearl Monroe of Solon visited the academic department Thursday.

   Mrs. W. L. Pritchard and daughter Daisie and Lena Masten attended rhetoricals on Friday afternoon.

   Another spelling contest was held in the grammar department Friday afternoon. The girls again came out victorious and the reporter is not ashamed to publish the result, although the girls did feel a little hurt that Miss Pansy Cowles, the youngest student, defeated them all.

 

FACTORY INSPECTOR'S REPORT AND MEDICAL SOCIETY RESOLUTIONS

Garment factory.

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, January 22, 1897.

FACTORY INSPECTOR'S REPORT.

Sweat Shops Abundant in the Large Cities—A Remedy.

   State Factory Inspector Daniel O'Leary has completed his report for the year 1896. The report shows a total of 27,425 inspections for the year, an increase of 6,240 over the previous year, the places inspected including manufactories, bakeshops, mines and mining plants. In the establishments visited there are reported employed 537,702 people, 159,226 of whom are women, of which number 53,997 are under 21 years of age. There are 12,100 children over 14 and under 16 years of age. There were 84 children under 14 years found employed as compared with 211 for 1895, and only 185 illiterate children as compared with 310 for 1895.

   Up to November 30, 1896, the department received reports from the various health boards showing that 2,550 certificates had been granted. The amended law is working beneficially for those children whom it was designed to protect. The inspector recommends a further reduction of the hours of labor for women under 21 and youths under 18 to 58 hours per week.

   Fire escapes receive considerable attention. Practical advice is offered to both the employer and the employee on the intelligent use of this means of escape from high buildings in case of fire.

   The sweat shop and sweaters are treated at length in the report, which says in part:

   "Nearly all ready-made clothing, no matter of what grade, is now made up in sweat shops. The contractors, who operate fairly good shops as a rule do not complete the garments but parcel out the minor parts to sub-contractors or to families who do the work in tenement or dwelling houses at prices which after long hours of toil will produce only a few cents. The condition of the clothing trade in New York city in worse to-day than ever before. We find men going to the employer and offering to work two or three hours extra if only given a chance to work, thus voluntarily subjecting themselves to a condition of slavery. Right here is where all the evils of the sweating system come in, for all complaints are based upon the amount of wages earned, and the laws of the state prescribe no remedy which can be applied at this point.

   "There are combinations of manufacturers and combinations of contractors formed for the purpose of protecting their own interests, but those who do the work, and judging from the compensation offered, need protection the most, do not seem to understand the need of combination in order to protect their interests. Whenever the sweating system is spoken of, New York city is pointed out as the city where the system best thrives and prospers, and where it can be seen to advantage by any humanely disposed person who seeks light on the subject of human misery. But this is a real mistake, which perhaps is accounted for by the fact that the department of factory inspection of New York state has never ceased in its efforts to expose and keep before the public gaze the awful conditions found existing among the people working in the sweating localities in that city, and while surrounding conditions in other localities may differ somewhat from those found in New York city, yet the evils of the sweating system are there present in as forceful a manner as in New York, for they are produced by the very same causes—the 'jewing' down process or piece price system.

   "The same conditions prevail in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse. Philadelphia, Boston. Chicago, San Francisco, Hartford, Newark, St. Louis, St Paul and every other large center of population and especially in cities or localities where the manufacture of clothing is carried on to any extent."

   The report says that congress can to a very large degree solve the problem of abolishing the evils of the sweating system by more stringent emigration laws, and by a tax system which would force the workers out of tenements and into shop buildings where the conditions could be fully controlled by state legislation.

PAID THE PENALTY.

JOHN HOCH ELECTROCUTED.

Lewis County Murderer was Game to the Last. He Walked Quietly to the Chair.

   AUBURN, N. Y., Jan. 20.—John Hoch was successfully executed in the electric chair at 12:08 P. M. to-day.

   The madness produced by unrequited affections is supposed to be the motive that incited John Hoch to shoot Minnie Ingersoll at Martinsburg near Lowville, Lewis county, July 10, 1895. His attentions were repugnant to her and her relatives forbade him the house. Providing himself with a Winchester rifle he then lay in wait for her in a stable where she was in the habit of milking the cows. As she passed the window Hoch fired with deadly aim, the ball taking effect in her left breast and penetrating the heart. She died without a word.

   An inoffensive old man named Nicholas Strife was close behind her carrying a pail of milk, and Hoch also sent a bullet from his Winchester crashing through his left arm and side, but not touching a vital spot. The man took to his heels, screaming for help. Hock fled, but was apprehended in the farm house of a relative, where he attempted suicide by shooting when his pursuers overhauled him.

Will Exhibit for a Week.

   The Cortland Athletic Association have made arrangements for an exhibition in their hall of an Edison cinograthoscope. This wonderful machine has been before the public under a great many names during its perfection, but now a continuous entertainment can be given lasting for hours, the room is darkened and a roll of film containing photographs of an approaching train or any other moving scene is drawn before a stereoptican, producing a life size view on the screen of all that transpires. For instance, a train is seen to run into the depot, stop, take water and every move of the passengers as they get off and on is distinctly shown. You can almost hear their laughter and conversation as they move about.

   Another scene is the schute at Long Branch. Here you see it start with its load of people, move down the incline, disappear beneath the water for a moment and then appear with everybody puffing and blowing and wiping water from the head and eyes.

   There are enough of these views given to make a continuous entertainment each evening from 8 to 10:30 o'clock. The machine will be here one week and the first exhibition will be given to-morrow evening. Admission 10 cents.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.

The Tariff Hearings.

   It is now nearly eight years since the beautiful city of Washington has been visited by so goodly a number of highly patriotic citizens, if we leave out of our calculation the members of the two houses of Congress, as are at present making it their Mecca.

   It is truly a touching spectacle to see these patriots flocking to the city, from which emanates all of our national laws, unmindful of the fatigue or expense of journeying, forgetful of self and self-interest, remembering only that their beloved country is in distress and needs more revenue, and its people suffering.

   Day after day they kneel in the temple of Protection and their petitions go up to the powers above them for help, and that they may be able to bear the responsibility of the highest duty that may be placed upon them.

   Let no one question the patriotism of these, who pray so fervently for country and honor; let no one doubt the unselfishness of men who ask for themselves, nothing. For the people, for country and the people only, do they pray. They do not ask for protection for the interests which they represent, because they hope to profit by it, not at all, but only that they may give employment to the idle. Eight years ago the object of this same class of unselfish and patriotic citizens was that they might make glad the hearts of their workmen by a liberal increase in rate of wages paid. Now it is not so much a question of wages as work, for surely the man who has no work at all should rejoice if employment is offered him, and not stop to question what the rate of wages is to be.

   The patriots will doubtless go home, filled with greater love for the country that protects them than they had before, their smile will be broad and bland.

   The people? Well when these patriots smile the people should smile also, for prosperity begins with them, and percolates down through them, to all below.

   Eight years ago they promised to the workingmen higher wages, to the farmers a greater demand for their products and consequently higher prices. What did they give them, what was the result? Almost the immediate result, after the McKinley bill became a law, was cuts in the rate of wages in many of the highest protected and most profitable industries in the country, and lock outs and strikes were more frequent than they had been for a long time, and the workingmen waited in vain for the increase in wages promised them.

   What about the farmers? A review of the prices of the two leading articles of export, cotton and wheat, reveals the following facts: The McKinley bill went into effect March 1st, 1890 and remained in force until August 28th, 1894. The average price of wheat for the year 1890 was 89 1/4 cents. In 1892 the average price had fallen to 80 1/2 cents. In 1893 to less than 72 1/4 cents, and in 1894 to 57 3/4 cents. The decline in the price of wheat during the life of the McKinley bill was 32 cents per bushel or 35 per cent in value.

   What was the effect on cotton? The average price of cotton for the year 1890 was 10 99-100 cents per pound, in 1891 the average price was 8 62-100 cents, in 1892 8 34-100 cents and in 1894 the average price fell to 6 94-100 cents. Loss in value of cotton during the time the McKinley bill was in force 3 96-100 cents per pound or 38 per cent. That was the way the tariff legislation of our Republican friends worked before, how will it work this time? We still have faith to believe, however, that Abraham Lincoln was right when he said that. "You can fool all of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time."

  

Clarence Lexow.

   ◘ Senator Lexow has introduced a bill ostensibly providing for the investigation of trusts, but which is intended to stave off Senator Cantor's bill. Senator Lexow investigating trusts would be a spectacle to make a horse radish laugh.—Syracuse Herald.

Advance of the Motor Vehicle.

   Motor vehicles ("automotives" is the name recommended tor them) have begun to be a matter for serious reflection in England. Major Flood Page, who lectured about them the other day before the London Chamber of Commerce, speculated as to the results of their introduction, and named as among the industries that would be affected "petroleum, secondary batter manufacturers, mechanical engineers, and allied trades; coach, car, wagon, and carriage builders, and allied trades; agriculture in many branches, railway companies and, last but by no means least, the war department of every country in the world." He expects them as they grow common to interfere more or less with trades connected with omnibusses, cabs, and horses, but to provide more work for men than they displace, just as railways did when they drove out coaches. He believes that in the country districts of England they will do what canals have done in Holland, and make communication so easy that the rush of perishable produce to market will be greatly quickened and increased. They will change the whole face of war, he thinks, and be used to move guns and do all transport work.

   In Paris automotives are in use; in London they are in sight; in New York they are still only in prospect. An automotive fire-truck, to be run by a compressed air gas engine, has been devised by a Brooklyn man, and has come so near real existence as to have its picture in the newspapers. It is a terrific looking creation, and as an engine of destruction it seems fit to make a cable car on a curve seem like a child's toy—From Harper’s Weekly.

Resolutions.

   A special meeting of the Cortland County Medical society was hold at the office of Dr. F. W. Higgins last Friday afternoon immediately after the funeral of Dr. A. J. White and the following memorial tribute to Dr. White was unanimously adopted:

   "The shadows on the dial fall,

    But who can tell

    How soon a cloud may end them all,

    And life as well."

   Dr. Asa J. White departed this life Jan. 12, 1897, at noon, aged 58 years. Thus in a sentence is recorded the ending of years of fruitful energy. The deceased passed away at his home on Port Watson-st. suddenly and unexpectedly, thus again giving occasion for the Cortland County Medical society to convene in special meeting and adopt the following resolutions:

   WHEREAS, Dr. Asa J. White, an honored member of this society, who up to the time immediately preceding his decease was actively engaged in the practice of his chosen profession, has passed away.

   Resolved, That in the death of Dr. White this society sustains the loss of one of its most active and successful members; that his energy, independence of character, faithfulness and bon homme endeared him to those he daily met in the home and at the bedside.

   Resolved, That the members of this society recognize in this afflicting disposition of Providence a personal loss to each of them, the departure from this life of a friend.

   Resolved, That we tender to the family of our deceased fellow member our sympathy, trusting that a loving remembrance is left to console for the loss of a husband and father.

   Resolved, That copies of these resolutions be furnished the local press and recorded on the minutes of our society, also that an engrossed copy be tendered the family of the deceased.

   H. T. DANA,

   H. C HENDRICK,

   S. J. SORNBERGER,

   Committee.

HERE AND THERE.

   Regents' examinations will be held in the Central school next week.

   Taxes will now be received at J. A. Jayne's shoe store, No. 5 Main St., on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

   Hoyt's ''A Trip to Chinatown'' drew a good audience at the opera house Tuesday evening. It was a first class company.

   The burlesque "Blue Beard" at the opera house last evening was a very pleasant entertainment. They carry a number of first class specialty artists.

   Andrews' east-side cash meat market on Elm-st. opened Tuesday morning for the first time. The stock includes groceries, bake stuffs and confectionery.

   Our thanks are extended to Factory Inspector Daniel O'Leary for a bound copy of the Tenth Annual Report of Factory Inspectors of the State of New York.

   The January circular of Joiner's Business college shows that the institution is giving first-class satisfaction to all its pupils and that its graduates are much in demand when they enter business circles.

   Mrs. Rose A. Pulford, who is the proprietor of a drug store in Marathon, has taken the examination before the state board of pharmacy and recently received notice that she had successfully passed and is entitled to act as a pharmacist. There are very few lady pharmacists in the state.

   Mrs. Jane Pope was taken violently ill while returning to her home about two and one-half miles from town on the McLean road last week Thursday afternoon. Her grand-daughter, Mrs. C. Lamont, drove rapidly home and Dr. Reese, who was summoned, pronounced it a stroke of apoplexy. She passed away at 10 o'clock that night. The funeral services were held Sunday at 1 o'clock.

   Our correspondents will all confer a mutual favor by signing their own name to every communication, not for publication but that the new management of the DEMOCRAT may become acquainted with them. Mr. Jones knew every one and carried the names in his mind, but we have now two calls for stationery and as no name was signed are unable to send it, not knowing to whom it should go.