MR. SHAFFER HAS A SURPRISE, CHINA AFFAIR STILL UNSETTLED, GLEN HAVEN, EVERYBODY IS TALKING, AND WOODS FAMILY REUNION

 

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, Aug. 22, 1901.

SHAFFER HAS A SURPRISE.

Talks Mysteriously of Bringing on a Crisis.

SAYS IT WILL END THE STRIKE.

Will Not Say What His Plans Are, But Arbitration or Litigation Will Play No Part In Them—No Change Apparent In the Present Situation.

   PITTSBURG, Aug. 22. —President Theodore J. Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association said last night that he has well defined plans to bring the great strike to a close. This is to be done by bringing about such a crisis in the difference between the steel corporation and the Amalgamated association as will force a settlement.

   Just how all this is to be accomplished is a mystery, but it will not be by arbitration or litigation.

   In answer to questions about the numerous stories going the rounds of mediation or arbitration, Mr. Shaffer dismissed all by saying:

   "We have apt heard from the other side; we have not placed anything before them and I know of nobody acting for either side or on any side."

   PITTSBURG, Aug. 22.—The steel strike situation underwent no change yesterday. There was no extension of the strike and the steel managers did not attempt to start more mills. Late in the day the fires were lighted in the Demmler Tin Plate works at McKeesport, but the machinery was not started and no attempt was made to operate it. It is believed, however, that the move is preliminary to a start with non-union men.

   The managers of the company have been preparing for several days to reopen a number of their properties and it is thought that they have decided to act at once. Their Monessen plant is moving ahead uninterruptedly with full crews and their Crescent works at Cleveland has about half the machinery in operation. There has been no break in the Carnegie group and the mills that have been started with non-union men since the strike began are going along with about the same force of men. The leaders on either side were busy all day, but at nightfall both said there were no announcements to make.

   Veryl Preston was at the offices of the Carnegie Steel company and conferred at length with President W. E. Cory and other leading officials. President Shaffer was at the office of the Amalgamated association all day and spent most of the time conferring with delegations of strikers.

   On the streets it was a day of exciting rumors, beginning with a circumstantial story of a plot to destroy the Monongahela tin plant and ending with a tale of the removal of the largest plants of the United States Steel corporation to England. Between the two, rumors again settled the strike in several ways. At headquarters cold denial was given to all these interesting stories.

   It was another day of peace in all the strike districts, although the general probability of trouble still holds good at the places where feeling runs high.

   John Sternsdroff, a rougher from Richmond, Va., who claimed that he was a member of the party of strike breakers brought to Monessen on Sunday by "Alabama Joe" Carter, was at strike headquarters yesterday. He said that Carter had entirely misrepresented the facts to him and that he had slipped out of the works the first time a chance presented itself. He says 14 men left Richmond, that five deserted en route and that three left when he did. He placed the number of men now in the mill at 18, and said very little work was being accomplished. The strikers welcomed Sternsdroff and were elated over his statement. When he told them that another party was being formed to come North they took steps to head it off.

   According to the leaders only 20 men who were formerly members of the Amalgamated association have gone to work in mills that are now being operated partly or in full with non-union men. The steel managers place the number of desertions at a higher figure.

   Assistant Secretary M. F. Tighe of the Amalgamated association said yesterday he was still of the opinion that most of the men in the South Chicago mills would be out before the end of the present week. He said he had received word from the mills, but of a personal nature, and he could not give any of the details. President Shaffer said that the strike would be won by the strikers. He believed that when he started the strike and he still believed it. He said that he was still prepared to discuss honorable terms of settlement with the steel corporation, but that he did not look for any move in that direction for some time to come.

 

Gompers Not to Meet Morgan.

   NEW YORK, Aug. 22.—It was denied at the office of the United States Steel corporation yesterday that Samuel Gompers was to have a conference with J. P. Morgan looking to the ending of the steel strike. An official of the corporation said the situation was unchanged.

 

William McKinley.

John Hay.

HAY MEETS M'KINLEY.

President and Secretary of State Held Short Conference at Canton.

   CANTON, O., Aug. 22.—Secretary of State Hay reached Canton yesterday morning to confer with President McKinley. He planned to complete his work here in time to take the 1:35 p. m. train for Pittsburg, where he will make connection for Washington. The morning train was over half an hour late and cut the arranged conference short to that extent.

   While it is learned that the business which brought the secretary to Canton is of importance, it is understood that there is no particular topic responsible for the conference and that there is nothing of special significance attached thereto.

   While the conditions existing in Colombia and Venezuela doubtless were reviewed by the president and Secretary Hay, it is understood that no new conditions have arisen calling for action other than already has been taken by this government and announced from Washington. There are also some matters in connection with China that are to be considered soon by the state department including, it is understood, the appointment of a member of the commission to work out the details of the plans prescribed in the protocol. The president and Secretary Cortelyou had also a number of matters more or less routine pending in the state department which it was desirable to clear up.

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.

China Affair Still Unsettled.

   Dispatches from European capitals and from Peking make it evident that the powers are still a good way off from a thorough settlement in China.

   Great Britain withholds her signature to the agreement ostensibly because the international commission for revising the Chinese tariff is unsatisfactory to her, and at the same time she is moving for an opening up of some of the subjects which the powers had practically agreed to let alone for the very reason that no agreement was possible. It is quite evident that our government and Great Britain have no understanding with regard to this matter, as other powers have assumed, since Mr. Rockhill is ignorant of the nature of the British objections to the tariff commission.

   It is a year since Peking was relieved. The powers find that it was easier to relieve the embassies than it has been to agree as to what should be done with the country. If difficulties are to be made now, however, it is not at all strange to see them emanating from Great Britain. Her position with regard to territorial prospects is bad, whereas that of Russia is decidedly good. As the United States government has no territorial aspirations, it is in a position to take the lead in getting out of China.

   ◘ There are indications that the people of Alabama are breaking away from the old time prejudices against negroes. Blacks and whites joined heartily hand in hand at a recent lynching entertainment. Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren, even of different races and color, to work together in unity!

 

Stage to Glen Haven, N. Y.

   The Glen Haven stage will make a round trip daily from Cortland to Glen Haven leaving the Messenger House at 10 o'clock A. M., and reaching the Glen Haven hotel in time for one of Landlord Mourin's good dinners or, if preferred, one can take a basket along and eat the luncheon on the boat, while enjoying a trip to Skaneateles. The stage leaves the Glen at 4 o'clock daily on the return to Cortland. The steamboat starts at 1:30 from the Glen for Skaneateles, and returns at 7 o'clock. This affords one of the grandest outings for a little money that can be secured.

 

BREEZES FROM GLEN HAVEN.

Hotel Full of Guests—All Forms of Amusements are Popular.

   GLEN HAVEN-ON-SKANEATELES, Aug. 19.—These bright August days bring out all the latent beauties of the lakeside and induce the languorous and restful feeling in which cares are forgotten and new spirit gained to meet the difficulties of existence.

   One of the most crowded weeks in the history of this resort has just closed. Gayety and recreation of all kinds have been indulged in to the heart's content. The climax in social affairs was reached last Saturday evening when the most brilliant hop of the season was given at the Hotel Glen Haven. The large music room was crowded with beautifully costumed women, and the summer man, usually a minus quality at lakeside resorts, was out in full force, and gayety reigned supreme until a late hour. The number of spectators were so great that it became necessary to seek refuge on the veranda, the large seating capacity of which was fully taken up in front of the music room windows, and at times the crowd was dense.

   The progressive euchre held on Wednesday evening proved a great success. There were twenty-eight participants. Mrs. H. D. Dennison of Syracuse won the first prize, Miss Elizabeth Leech of Philadelphia second, Mr. Robert Redfield won gentlemen's first, while Miss Florence Mourin captured second. Mrs. A. B. Bates and Miss Eudora Sullivant carried off the consolations.

   On next Wednesday night the fourth game in the series will be played, when a ladies' solitaire diamond ring will be offered as a special prize, to the lady or gentlemen scoring the highest number of points. The game will be open to all players.

   An impromptu shore tea was given by Miss Elizabeth Leech on Friday evening. Her invitations were hurriedly sent out on that day bringing together Mr. Lizare Aberdeen, Mr. H. L. Groff, Mr. A. P. Hawes, Mr. Oliver Reynolds, Mr. Rodger Sullivant, Miss Elizabeth Cameron, Miss Helen Leech. It was altogether a bright and successful trip. The party was chaperoned by Mrs. T. S. Sullivant.

   Piscatorial pursuits have been most popular at this resort during the last week, where there seems no diminution in the number and size of the trout caught.

   Morning, noon and night it is bridge whist, and the rooms having grown too small to hold its enthusiastic devotees, tables are placed on the verandas to give ample room to enjoy the fascinating game.

   Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cutter, with their little daughter Constance and maid, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Redfield at their beautiful cottage on Lake-ave. Mr. Cutter is a prominent real estate broker in Buffalo.

   Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes, who is now a guest of the Hotel Glen Haven, has expressed her intention of going abroad next winter to pass some weeks at Cairo and along the Riviera.

   Mrs. H. D. Palmer, who was so severely injured by an accident, while in Syracuse, is recuperating at the Glen Haven, under the care of Dr. J. H. Ball of Scott.

   Dr. S. G. Perry of New York, accompanied by Mrs. Perry, a most charming and amiable lady, is registered at the Glen Haven for an indefinite period. The doctor shares his nation's love of sport and scenery; a much traveled man. He declares that Skaneateles lake is the loveliest sheet of water he has ever seen.

   Rev. W. F. Kettle of Homer is one of the many divines who have been down recently trying his luck at angling. "Veni, Vidi, Vici."

   Mrs. Sherman, wife of the Hon. W. R. Sherman, mayor of the city of Utica, is here for a short stay. She is accompanied by her daughter Elizabeth.

   Arthur P. Hawes, a prominent member of Boston society, was a guest of Miss Leech over Saturday and Sunday.

   H. Lizares Aberdeen, son of Dr. Aberdeen of Syracuse, is visiting friends here.

   Mrs. F. O. Mariette and Mrs. Laura Crouse, who are annual visitors to Glen Haven, are here for the month of August.

   Miss Elizabeth Leech, one of the bright, particular stars of the season, and the best type of the real Gibson girl seen here, has left for the Pan-American.

   Mrs. A. D. Chase, wife of a prominent business man of Utica, has arrived at the Glen Haven to stay until the middle of September. Mrs. Chase is an accomplished vocalist and delights hotel audiences with her singing.

   Miss A. E. Chase, daughter of Mrs. A. D. Chase, is also here for the season. Miss Chase is one of Utica's most beautiful young ladies. She is of the semi-brunette type, of superb figure and a very fine elocutionist.

   The following Cortlandites were here for Sunday: T. H. Wickwire, Jr., A. H. McGraw, Miss Jane T. Guild, Mrs. S. H. Hubbard, F. A. Hollister and family, Mrs. S. A. Heath, Miss Jane M. Newkirk, William M. Butler, Miss Florence Mourin, Homer.

   Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Roberts of Philadelphia made a flying [train] trip here on last Friday, and spent three days visiting their many friends.

   Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Powell chaperoned the following Syracusians here over Sunday: M. H. Northrop, Jr., Horace D. Peck, Arthur R. Guilford, Chas. A. Demming, Miss Holden, Miss Eliza Holden, Miss Butler, Miss Tallman.

   Wm. E Greenfield, cashier of the First National bank of Moravia, accompanied by Chas. F. Everson, Miss Rawley of Union N. Y. and Miss Reynolds of Jersey City, dined at the Hotel Glen Haven on Sunday.

   Miss Van Etten, the "little sunbeam" as she was called of the Hotel Glen Haven colony, left for her home in Moravia on Monday, after a two weeks' sojourn here.

   OPTIMIST.

 

Cortland fairgrounds and racetrack near Wheeler Ave.

EVERYBODY IS TALKING

About Cortland County Fair—More Going to Attend Next Week—Race Track in Prime Order—It Deserves the Name "Leader."

   Everything is ready at the fair grounds for the reception of exhibits next Tuesday morning. See that your entries are made out and in the secretary's hands now, then your tickets will be ready; no vexatious waiting for the entry to be properly made during Tuesday. Take time and view the merchants' exhibits in the building; talk with those in charge of the booths; get quotations, that is what they desire. A good fair is similar to a family reunion. Don't rush through the aisles as though life were not worth living; see everything; meet old friends; enjoy yourselves. These are a few reasons why our county fair is of, for and by the people, a yearly outing for the masses.

   Yes, there will be balloon ascensions daily, accompanied by thrilling double parachute leaps by M'lle Retta Danzelle ably assisted by Prof. E. R. Hutchings in aeronaut circles styled respectively the queen of the clouds and aerial wonder.

   Keep off the track! Here comes the automobile or a motor-cycle race, making a mile in two minutes or less. There will be a fine series of horse racing as the track is in the best of condition and a number of fast ones are in readiness for the word.

   There are many pleasing entertainments on all sides, museum and vaudeville. "Happy Bill" Daniels' orchestra on the platform, something for every taste of amusement.

   Did you ever see educated cockatoos, macaws or genuine racer fan tail pigeons in their evolutions on spherical bodies? A novelty that is neat, refined, artistic and pleasing. A copy from none, a steal from nobody, and original from start to finish. Then see the great Rosa Naynon introduce the largest and best troupe of tropical birds. Witness the perfect balancing; gaze at the grand aerial flight of the pigeons. Nothing but silk and satin can describe the beautiful act.

   The fox chase will take place on the second day, Wednesday. The purse, $30, is divided $15, $10, $5 best two in three, half mile races. There will also be an exhibition of Shetland ponies in harness for three premiums, $5, $3, $2 on this day. Don't forget that Wednesday is school day. Go and see the youths enjoy the fair. You'll find much to interest all ages and both sexes.

   Remember the elaborate treat in store for Thursday night in the way of fireworks printed yesterday.

 

Woods Reunion.

   The Woods reunion was held at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Wood in Nubia, N. Y., Aug. 14. The day was all that could be wished for. No pain was spared to make each and every one have a pleasant time. There was no one forgotten from the oldest to the youngest. The tables on the lawn spoke for themselves. They groaned under the load of good things. We will not forget the awning that shaded the party from the hot sun and made all so very comfortable.

   Those from out of town were Mrs. Huldah Bennett and daughter Irene, Mr. and Mrs. William Woods, Bainbridge; Simon Woods, Oneonta; Edgar Woods, Cleveland, O.; Mr. and Mrs. James, Woods, Oxford; Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Youngs, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Manchester, McGraw; Mr. and Mrs. Will Potter, Ruth and Sara, Homer; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holdridge, Mrs. Martha Potter, Mrs. Addie Kenyon, Edith Lampher, Cortland; Mr. and Mrs. Marcello Miller, Messengerville; Mrs. Lydia Tanner, Blodgett Mills; Mr. and Mrs. Bird Woods, Richford; Mr. and Mrs. Will Woods, Irene Woods, Speedsville; Mrs. Francis Potter, Florence, Ethel and Earl, Blodgett Mills; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln and daughter, Irving Fuller, Isaac Fuller, Anna Heaphy, Nubia.

   The officers elected were as follows:

   President—Charles Manchester.

   Secretary—Mrs. James Woods.

   Treasurer—Marcello Miller.

   Corresponding Secretary—Lillie Wood.

   Vice President—Bird Woods.

   Assistant Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. James Woods.

   Registrar—Will Potter.

   Assistant Treasurer—Mrs. James Woods.

   The next reunion to be held at Mrs. Seth. Bennett's, Alton, Aug. 14, 1902.

   A. S. K.

 

PROTECTED HOME CIRCLE.

A New Fraternal Society Organized in Cortland.

   A circle of the Protected Home Circle, a fraternal insurance order with headquarters at Sharon, Pa., was instituted in the John L. Lewis lodge of I. O. O. F. rooms last evening by Special Supreme Deputy F. S. Kelley of Sharon, Pa.

   The meeting was presided over by the supreme president of the order, H. C. Hall, D. D. Mr. Hall is a native of Cortland county, having been born near Pitcher village forty-eight years ago and this is his first visit to his native county since he was 16 years of age. Previous to organizing the circle he addressed those present on the subject of fraternalism, and his remarks were heartily received, Dr. Hall departed this morning for Pitcher, where he will attend the Pitcher picnic today and renew boyhood acquaintances, as well as to note the many improvements which have taken place there during the past thirty years.

   The circle was duly named H. C. Hall circle, after which the following officers were duly installed:

   Past President—M. E. Sarvay.

   President—Scott Gale.

   Vice-President—R. G. Bryant.

   Guardian—Dr. P. T. Carpenter.

   Chaplain—Geo. M. Houghton.

   Secretary—R. E. Caldwell.

   Accountant— W. C. Hyde.

   Treasurer—A. H. Mudge.

   Guide—J. A. Hart.

   Watchman—E. G. Smith.

   Porter—Frank Coulter.

   Trustees—F. R. Nourse, Wm. Freeman, R. E. Caldwell.

 

BREVITIES.

   —The Passion Play will be presented at the Opera House Saturday night.

   —The Delevan family picnic and reunion occurred at the park yesterday. A full account of it will be given later.

   —New display advertisements today are—F. E. Brogden, Lyons' candies, page 6; Glann & Clark, Shoes, page 7.

   —Mr. E. F. Rice has shipped a fine pair of White Leghorns to C. E. Hurtle, Handover, Canada, which will be shown at the Toronto exhibition next week.

   —There had been 594 Pan American tickets sold at the Cortland station of the Lackawanna railroad since July 1 and up to the time of the departure of the 2:28 train this afternoon. Over two-thirds of these were by way of Binghamton wholly over the Lackawanna road. The new connection by the 2:28 train is proving very popular.

 

MISSOURI RACE RIOT, REGULATION OF POSTERS, NEW DOG CATCHER, CITY COURT, AND WONERFUL FIREWORKS

 

Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1901.

MISSOURI RACE RIOT.

Whites of Pierce City Drive Blacks From Town.

USED GUNS, ROPE AND THE TORCH.

Agitation Caused by Wanton Murder of White Girl—Mob Took Rifles of State Militia From Arsenal—Man Lynched May Not Have Been Guilty.

   PIERCE CITY, Mo., Aug. 21.—For nearly 15 hours yesterday this town of 3,000 people was in the hands of a mob of armed whites determined to drive every negro from its precincts. In addition to the lynching Monday night of William Godley, accused of the wanton murder of Miss Gazelle Wild, and the shooting to death of his grandfather, French Godley, the mob yesterday cremated Peter Hampton, an aged negro, in his home, put the torch to the houses of five blacks; and with the aid of the state militia rifles stolen from the local company's arsenal, drove dozens of negroes from town.

   After noon the excitement died down, the mob gradually dispersing, more from lack of negroes upon whom to wreak their hatred than for any other cause. Many of the negroes who fled the city are hiding in the surrounding woods, while others have gone greater distances in seeking safety.

   Every negro has left the town except a few railroad porters known to be respectable, but these must also leave. The citizens say that as negroes have committed several crimes in the last 10 years none shall live here in the future.

   It is now believed the man lynched, William Godley, was not the real culprit. A negro named Stark, under arrest at Tulsa, I. T., across the border from here, tallies exactly with the description of the assailant. He is held there awaiting identification, Unless the man is brought back here, it is believed there will be no further trouble. If returned here he will surely be lynched. Another suspect, Joe Lark, is under arrest in Springfield, Mo.

   Eugene Barrett, also known as Carter, in a confession while a rope was around his neck yesterday, accused Joe Lark, a Frisco railroad porter, of being implicated in the crime and Lark was arrested at Springfield. Lark gave a detailed statement as to his whereabouts Sunday, and he is not believed to be guilty. It is not likely that either suspect will be taken to Pierce City while the excitement runs high. Some persons here think Barrett told the story in order to save his life.

   The funeral of Miss Wild took place yesterday and was witnessed by several thousand people.

   When the mob went to the section of the city occupied by the negroes someone in the cabins opened fire, but no one was hit. The mob then destroyed the five houses, but financial loss is small. Reckless firing broke several plate glass windows and a train was fired into. None of the passengers was hit.

   The rifles taken from the Pierce City Military company, it is expected, will all be returned. Members of the company themselves were out hunting for the escaping negro with their rifles and they suggested the idea of taking all the guns. The local hardware stores sold out their arms early, but several applications from negroes were refused. The mob was composed of a thousand or more and no masks were worn. Thirty negro families were driven from their homes.

   Elements in the killing on Sunday afternoon of Miss Wild developed yesterday. It appears she started home from church alone, her brother lingering behind. About one mile from town the brother found her with her throat cut, lying lifeless near a culvert under which her assailant had attempted to drag her. Evidence of a terrible struggle was shown. A copper-colored negro was seen sitting on the bridge a short time before the tragedy occurred. It is supposed that the negro sprang upon her when she was passing and attempted to force her beneath the bridge. She probably fought with such desperation that he could not accomplish his purpose and cut her throat in the struggle.

   Monday bloodhounds were taken to the scene and the girl's bloody handkerchief was laid before them. They immediately caught the trail and ran at full speed to the home of Joe Lark, where, on being admitted, they rushed into his bedroom and sprang upon the bed. It is believed the man under arrest at Tulsa, who boarded with Lark, the Springfield suspect, slept upon this bed.

 

MORE POLICE ARRESTED.

Two Wardmen and a Sergeant Taken Up In New York's Crusade.

   NEW YORK, Aug. 21.—As a result of the judicial inquiry being carried on by District Attorney Philbin, Justice Jerome and the officers of the Society for the Prevention of Crime into the conduct of the police department, warrants were issued yesterday for the arrest of Wardman Glennon, Wardman Dwyer and Sergeant Shiels. All these are connected with the West Thirtieth, or "Tenderloin" police station and Shiels was acting captain while Captain Flood was on his vacation this summer.

   The warrants charge neglect of duty. Glennon and Dwyer were served with warrants. Sergeant Shiels, hearing that a warrant had been issued for his arrest, surrendered himself to Justice Jerome, the warrants having been signed by that magistrate.

   When Glennon, Dwyer and Shiels were arraigned before Justice Jerome, that magistrate said that they were charged with violating the penal code, section 117, in failing to do their duty as police officers with reference to a disorderly house on West Thirty-third street. Their counsel demanded an examination of the defendants and their admission to bail.

   Bonds in the sum of $3,000 for Glennon and $2,000 for the other two were fixed and furnished and the case went over until Thursday.

 

William McKinley.

President Visits the Zoarites.

   CANTON, O., Aug. 21.—President McKinley today visited Zoar, originally a communistic village, organized about 80 years ago, and conducted on the socialistic plan until two years ago when a division of property was affected. The trip was made in Colonel Herrick's private car, which was attached to a special train.

 

TO ACT AS RESERVOIRS.

Farmers Urged to Build Three Acre Ponds on Their Lands.

   The agricultural department has received a unique suggestion for the prevention of droughts, which in the past have done so much to destroy crops, especially in the west and southwest, says the Washington Star. The suggestion has been made that every piece of land of 80 acres be provided with a pond covering three acres which, it is claimed, will act as a reservoir to store water during times of great rainfall and diminish danger from floods, at the same time providing water for irrigation purposes.

   But there will, it is claimed by the advocate of the method, be a still greater benefit from these ponds. They will cause a great deal of evaporation, which will be returned to the earth in the form of rain, and in addition the pond will give an ample supply of fish for every farmer's family.

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

The Regulation of Posters.

   In the war being waged in some quarters against the defacement and defilement of natural scenery, public highways, city streets and private buildings by the display of unsightly and inartistic posters and placards some timely suggestions may be had from the methods employed in Belgium, which has been called the home of artistic posters and street advertisements. The strict laws regulating billboards, posters and street signs undoubtedly account for the growth and prevalence of good taste in this direction.

   Brussels, whose ordinances on this point are typical of those in most Belgian cities, permits the affixing of posters or advertising signs only at such places on the public highways as are designated by the mayor and board of aldermen. An exception to this rule is made in the case of buildings for sale or for rent. In such cases an announcement may be affixed to the front of the building, but it must not be more than eight inches wide. The only other exception is made in favor of theaters and concert halls. These are allowed to have billboards at the entrances or on the walls upon which posters may be pasted, but the boards must not project more than an inch beyond the wall.

   Before any person can post bills anywhere in the city he must have a permit from the council and must carry it on his person and show it whenever so requested by the police. A copy of every poster must also be deposited at the police bureau before the advertisement can be pasted up in public places. All posters and advertising signboards are subject to a tax varying with the size of the sign. The minimum tax is 1 cent for every poster or sign of 13 by 20 inches or under, and one-fifth of a cent is added for each increase of two inches square. These regulations add something to the city's income and at the same time keep the billboard nuisance within reasonable bounds.

   If American cities had ordinances similar to those of Belgium, there would be no more occasion of complaints about the unsightly and obtrusive billboards and street placards.

 

NEW DOG CATCHER.

FRED FREER TO OCCUPY THAT HONORABLE POSITION.

Electric Light Wires—Loafers Must Move On—City Clock to be Put in Order—The Appointive Assessors Named.

   A regular meeting of the common council of the city of Cortland was held at the office of the clerk of said city on the 20th day of August, 1901, at 7:30 o'clock, P. M., at which were present Mayor Chas. F. Brown and Aldermen E. M. Yager, E. R. Wright, Geo. F. Richards, T. C. Scudder, R. S. Pettigrew and Vern W. Skeele.

   The report of Aldermen Yager and Pettigrew, a committee to inspect the electric light wires of the city, was read and placed on file. This is the report that was published in yesterday's STANDARD. Mr. Yager also said that the wires were to be taken from trees and that when the plan is perfected there will be no more high voltage wires left on the buildings in the city. The committee commended the action of the electric light company in manifesting a desire to do all that it could to avoid all accidents by taking the wires from the buildings.

   Clerk Hatch suggested that the places for holding elections in the different wards would have to be designated at the next meeting, consequently each alderman was made a committeeman to procure a place in his ward for holding the election.

   On motion of Mr. Skeele, seconded by Mr. Pettigrew and declared carried:

   Resolved, That the appointment by Mayor Chas. F. Brown of Mr. Wm. D. Tuttle as acting city judge be ratified and confirmed.

   The matter of the obstructing of the sidewalks by merchants in displaying their stores was discussed, and some of the aldermen expressed the opinion that the store keepers were literally moving out on the walks. Several places were spoken of where the fathers claim that over half the sidewalk is thus used. Mr. Skeele said in the matter that if anything is done by the board that a general housecleaning time would be at hand, for if one is made to get off the walks, all would have to do likewise.

   While this matter was being discussed, Mr. Richards expressed the opinion that it was time to drive loafers off the street and stop the assembling of roughs in places along the street where they spit tobacco juice and insult women. The steps in front of the old Savings bank building, he thought, ought to be ordered away, as these with the trees in front take up nearly all the room at that place that the passersby need. The police, he said, should move along the crowd of boys that gathers outside the Opera House nights when the people come from the building. He declared that the rubbernecks were out there to pass insulting remarks and that the matter should be dealt with by the police of the city.

   Mayor Brown stated that a great many people had spoken to him of the city clock, and that if the timepiece were to be left running that it ought to be regulated and kept on the tick so as not to deceive people. He was in favor of having some of the jewelers of the city take the clock in charge and keep it going right, and the matter was left in his hands to adjust.

   Mr. Skeele reported that he had found a man that was willing to catch dogs, and that if he could get the appointment for him that the applicant would be ready to go to work tomorrow. The name of the party is Fred Freer, who lives near the trout park, and all the aldermen and the mayor expressed the belief that the right man for the place had been found.

   The mayor duly appointed Mr. Fred Freer poundmaster of the city of Cortland, in place of A. Goldsmith, resigned.

   On motion of Mr. Scudder, seconded by Mr. Wright and declared carried:

   Resolved, That such appointment be confirmed by this board.

   Mr. Skeele stated that the poundmaster had several places in view at which to establish a pound, but he did not know which one he had decided upon. The matter was left open till Thursday night, at which time the pound previously established at 83 Prospect-st. will be discontinued, and another one fixed upon. Mr. Freer will be paid 35 cents per dog for all that have to be killed.

   The mayor duly appointed A. H. Watkins and W. D. Tisdale as appointive assessors of the city of Cortland.

   On motion of Mr. Yager, seconded by Mr. Wright and declared carried:

   Resolved, That such apportionment be ratified and continued by this board.

   The minutes of the present meeting were read and confirmed.

   On motion meeting adjourned to Aug. 22, 1901, at 4 o'clock, P. M. at the office of the clerk of said city.

   Approved Aug. 22, 1901, CHAS. F. BBOWN, Mayor.

 

IN CITY COURT.

A Variety of Offences and a Variety of Sentences.

   Harry Beers pleaded not guilty to the charge of assault in the third degree in police court this morning, His troubles began last evening when he got in a dispute with a man from McGraw, while the two were in the vicinity of the Cortland House. Beers, it is alleged, struck the man and was arrested by Officer Day Baker. The case was adjourned in order that the defendant might procure counsel.

   Along with Beers was brought Ruthford Clark into city court charged with communicating with a prisoner. Chief Barnes said that Clark had been caught passing a bottle of whiskey into Beers' cell. To this he pleaded guilty, and the bottle nearly full of liquor that had been taken from Beers, was placed in evidence. Clark said he did not know he was doing wrong when he gave him the whiskey, and admitted on being questioned by the judge that he could not see the difference between sending in a Bible or a bottle for Beers' comfort, and was told that he could take five days in jail to ponder over the question.

   Frank Smith pleaded guilty to the charge of unlawfully accosting women on the street, and seemed to regard the matter of his arrest as a huge joke, but was quickly convinced that the charge was a serious one. Judge Davis said that the defendant could count himself lucky that he was the first one to come before him on the charge, as he intended to get more and more severe in the matter till the practice of loafing around and making certain places on the sidewalks dangerous and disagreeable for women to pass by was entirely stopped. The police department, he said, were trying to break up the practice and he was going to begin by fining Smith $10 or by sending him to jail for ten days. The next one that comes before him on the same charge, he asserted, will get thirty days, the next sixty, the next ninety and the next six months.

 

Grange Resolutions.

   At a regular meeting of Freetown grange, No. 489, the following resolutions were adopted:

   WHEREAS, The Great Master has again seen fit in his divine providence to summon from our midst a beloved sister and friend, Ella E. Eaton, therefore be it

   Resolved, That in her death we are deprived of one whose acts attested her deep interest in our welfare as an organization, and who was faithful in all her obligations, contributing cheerfully towards its maintenance, recognizing the necessity of and hopefully urging an advance in its methods, towards more enlarged and practical results.

   Resolved, That the resolutions be placed on the minutes of this meeting, printed in the Cortland STANDARD, a copy of them be sent to the bereaved husband and son, and that the charter be draped in mourning for sixty days,

   MR. AND MRS. A. H. METZGAR,

   MRS. D. B. SMITH,

   MRS. L. M. ISAACS.

   Committee.

 

Death of Mr. Stuart.

   Mr. Charles H. Stuart died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1901, of paralysis at his home in Carthage, Mo., aged 67 years. Mr. Stuart, who formerly resided in Tompkins county, is a brother of Mrs. J. R. Miller of Cincinnatus and a brother-in-law of Mr. E. D. Wood of Cortland. The funeral will be held Thursday at his home in Carthage.

 

1894 map showing Cortland County fairgrounds and racetrack

WONDERFUL FIREWORKS

TO BE SHOWN AT THE COUNTY FAIR AUG. 29.

Regular Manhattan Beach Display Secured at Large Expense—Thirty-six Numbers. Each One a Choice One.

   The Cortland County Fair association has decided to give its patrons one of the finest Manhattan Beach displays of fireworks ever given in this part of the state. The exhibition will be given on the grounds Thursday evening, and a special ticket costing 25 cents will be necessary for admittance to the grounds. This display, which costs the association $1,500, is not what is generally included in the term "fireworks." It is an exhibition that cannot be seen ordinarily outside of Manhattan Beach. There are thirty-six numbers in the splendid list as follows:

   National salute of thirteen aerial maroons.

   Grand carmine illumination by powerful electric sun.

   One exhibition piece Welcome, letters handsomely embellished.

   Grand flight of six weeping willow rockets, 6 pounds.

   Mammoth golden forest: 200 feet front producing a most magnificent effect and displaying brilliant fountains of jerbs and jassamine fire ascending fifty to seventy feet in the air.

   Grand aerial bouquet of six Neapolitan bombshells, each shell breaking three times and exhibiting at each burst different colors and effects, among which are orange, green, purple and crimson.

   One grand exhibition piece Floating American Flag, 10 by 20 feet. Handsomest and by far the most realistic and beautiful reproduction in fireworks of our flag, born in America and raised everywhere.

   Grand aerial bouquet of six changeable star rockets, six pounds.

   Grand display of four electric spreader fountain batteries discharging streams of electric scintillating stars to a height of 250 feet.

   One exhibition piece See-Saw.

   Grand Aerial Bouquet, six Assistant Japanese Bombshells.

   Grand display, 100 shot Niagara Batteries.

   National Illumination, red changing to white changing to blue, in powerful Electric Suns.

   Grand flight of six revolving dragon rockets, 6 lbs.

   Grand display of four silver fountain batteries.

   Grand temple piece.

   Grand aerial bouquet, six Neapolitan shells each breaking three times, with all the newest electrical effects.

   Extra fine display by six Mammoth Devil Among the Tailors.

   One exhibition piece Yankee Windmill.

   One Grand Carmine Illumination, by powerful electric sun.

   Grand Illumination of the heavens, in the National colors, red, white and blue, by the simultaneous discharge of three red, white and blue bombshells.

   Grand flight of six Diamond Chain Rockets, 8 pounds,.

   Mammoth exhibition piece, Niagara Falls, 600 square feet.

   Display of six mammoth Whistling Jacks.

   One exhibition piece Union Bouquet.

   Grand flight of six telescope repeating rockets, eight pounds.

   Grand aerial bouquet six assorted Jap bombshells.

   One exhibition piece, Hornet's Nest.

   Extra fine display of six mammoth dragon's nests.

   Grand flight of six mammoth balloon rockets, 8 lbs.

   Grand exhibition piece, bombette fountain.

   Aerial bouquet of six Neapolitan repeating bombshells, each shell breaking three times.

   Grand Flight of six Jeweled Streamer Rockets, six pounds.

   One exhibition piece, Good Night.

   Bombardment of Heavens by the simultaneous discharge of six Japanese Bombshells 12 and 3 Jap Bombshells of 18.

   Double Sheaf of Wheat consisting of simultaneous discharge of two mammoth Aerial Bouquets of Rockets.

 

BREVITIES.

   —There will be a dance at the park tonight.

   —New display advertisements today are—A. S. Burgess, clothing, page 8; C. F. Brown, Drugs, etc., page 2.

   —It is now believed that the Ithaca band can be secured for another concert at the park the first week in September.

   —Wm. F. Walsh, Edward J. Byrnes and Erwin W. Austin are taking civil service examinations this afternoon for policemen.

   —The Knights of Columbus and friends took supper at the park tonight. McDermott is the caterer, and seventy-five plates will be laid.

   —At a special meeting of Orris Hose company, No. 2, last evening it was decided to go to Buffalo as a company for the parade tomorrow. The company will leave Cortland at 11:33 tonight.