COAL STRIKE NOT PROBABLE, THE NEW MAINE, NEW CORTLAND INDUSTRY, LIGHTNING, AND A RUNAWAY ON MAIN St.

 

 

Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, July 18, 1902.

STRIKE NOT PROBABLE.

Mr. Mitchell Advised Strongly Against It.

PLAN OF ASSESSMENT OUTLINED.

Long Debate In Which Majority Was Against a General Strike—Adjourned to Allow the Anthracite Miners to Determine Upon What They Wanted Convention to Do.

   Indianapolis, July 18.—If the voice and influence of President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers shall prevail with members of his organization, there will be no general strike of the organization. The chances of such a step being taken now are very remote,

   In his speech in the convention, Mr. Mitchell advised strongly against a strike and urged that the bituminous minors continue at work, and that a system of assessment upon the members of the order, which he outlined, be carried into effect as the best means of affording aid and support to the striking anthracite men in the east.

   His recommendation, if it had been adopted by the convention, would have settled the entire question for which the convention was called and an immediate adjournment would have followed.

   A motion to adopt the suggestions of President Mitchell provoked a long debate, in which the general sentiment was against the ordering of the strike. The men from the anthracite regions finally made a request that they be allowed to hold a caucus to determine upon an expression of opinion as to what they thought the convention should do, and asked an adjournment of the convention for this purpose. Their request was granted and the adjournment taken.

   The men who were in favor of a strike were in a decided minority in the convention. Three speeches were made by members of the anthracite district asking that the soft coal men walk out, and twice as many were made by the anthracite men urging the soft coal men to continue work.

No Executive Session.

   When the convention met in the afternoon a motion was made and carried that the convention go at once into executive session. John F. Reese of Iowa moved a reconsideration of the vote by which this action was taken, declaring that in view of the momentous issues depending upon the action of the convention, secret sessions were not desirable.

   The speech of Mr. Reese carried the day, the vote was reconsidered and it was decided that the meetings of the convention would be open to the public.

   President Mitchell then made his address, which was in part as follows:

   "Gentlemen—In opening this convention I deem it my duty to make a few preliminary remarks and to suggest in a series of recommendations the policy which would, in my judgment, best protect the interests of the striking anthracite mine workers and preserve unimpaired the integrity of our entire organization.

   "In determining the grave and important question which now confronts you—namely, the advisability of inaugurating a national suspension of coal mining in defense of our struggling fellow-workers in the anthracite field of Pennsylvania, it is imperative that you should weigh with the greatest possible care the momentous problem with which you have to deal; neither passion nor prejudice should influence your action in any particular, and I sincerely trust that your decision, whatever it may be, shall carry hope and inspiration to that great army of men, women and children in the anthracite fields, who are watching and praying in expectation that this assembly will devise some measure which shall prove sufficient to enable them to obtain living wages and humane, American conditions of employment. Personally I wish to impress upon you a realization of the fact that their success will be yours, and their defeat will be yours.

Against Sympathetic Strikes.

   "I have been so closely associated with the struggles of the anthracite mine workers, have taken such part in their success and failures, and have felt so keenly their joys and sorrows, that it grieves me more than language can express to say that my views are not in accord with the views expressed by some in favor of a national suspension of coal mining; but much as I cherish the esteem and confidence and friendship of my craftsmen, who have honored me so signally, I can not and will not forfeit my right to that esteem, confidence and friendship by subordinating my personal conviction of the right and advocating a policy which would in the end bring disaster and dishonor upon the organization over whose destiny it is my privilege to preside.

   "Sympathetic strikes have many adherents and the efficacy of such methods appeals strongly to those who being directly involved in trouble do not always recognize the effect of their action upon the public mind; but the past history of the labor movements teaches lessons that should not be forgotten today. As far as my knowledge goes, I do not know of one solitary sympathetic strike of any magnitude which has been successful; on the contrary the most conspicuous among the sympathetic labor struggles have resulted in ignominious and crushing defeat.

   "If the convention acts wisely, and legislates judiciously, I feel confident that public sentiment will be so concentrated against the arrogant and unreasonable attitude of the anthracite coal operators that they will be forced to yield and make a settlement with their employes which shall insure living wages and fair conditions of employment and establish a basis for future adjustment of wage questions that shall render strikes with their attendant sufferings and losses unnecessary.

   "I am firm in my conviction that the strike in the anthracite fields can and will be won without repudiating our solemn contracts with the bituminous operators, provided the bituminous miners will rise to the occasion and do their full duty by their struggling fellow workers, and with this in mind I desire to submit for your consideration the following specific recommendations:

   "1. That the national secretary-treasurer be authorized and directed to immediately appropriate $50,000 from the funds in the national treasury and place it at the disposal of the officers of districts 1, 7 and 9.

   "2. That all districts, sub-districts and local unions be appealed to to donate from the surplus in their treasuries as large amounts as they can afford.

   "3. That an assessment of not less than $1 per week be levied upon all members of local unions, the amount so levied to be collected at the earliest possible moment and forwarded to the national secretary-treasurer.

   "4. That an assessment of 25 per cent be levied upon all national, district and sub-district officers whose salaries amount to $60 a month or more.

   "5. That an appeal be made to all American trade unions and to the general public for financial assistance to carry the strike through to a successful issue.

   "6. That a committee be selected from this convention to draft an address to the American people setting forth in proper form the policy of the miners organization and appealing to the people to bring all possible pressure to bear upon the officers and stockholders of the anthracite coal carrying railroads to compel them to treat considerately the appeals of their employes for arbitration.

   "Firm in my conviction that the adoption of these recommendations and concurrence in this policy will insure success and conserve the best interests and the welfare of our organization, I submit them to you and bespeak for them your earnest consideration with the sincere hope that whatever policy you decide upon the honor and integrity of our organization will be preserved."

   The speech was greeted with great applause from both anthracite and bituminous miners.

   President Ryan of the Illinois miners at once offered a motion, which was promptly seconded, that the recommendations be adopted. The question was being put when a delegate rose to ask for information and then arose a debate, which continued until the convention adjourned to 10 o'clock this morning.

 

USS Maine BB-10.

THE NEW MAINE.

The Most Satisfactory War Vessel the Cramps have Built.

   Philadelphia, July 18.—The new battleship Maine has broken all speed records for ships of her class and is a success. She was brought to anchor last night off League Island with the figures "18.29" painted on her stacks. But this record, while official, only feebly tells what the great vessel really did for during a run that lasted 1 hour and 30 minutes she covered 30 sea miles, or in other words, speeded at the rate of 18.8 knots an hour.

   The contract for the Maine requires that she make 18 knots, with her engines revolving 126 times every 60 seconds. During her run she kept up a speed of 18.97 knots for fully 25 minutes under 127 revolutions.

   According to Edwin Cramp and government officers abroad, the Maine is perhaps the most thoroughly satisfactory of any war vessel ever turned out by the Cramp firm.

 

A NEW INDUSTRY.

A New Company formed in Cortland to Manufacture Manure Spreaders.

BOUGHT A PLANT ON ELM STREET.

Capitalized at $50,000—Local Men Take Stock—Will Employ from 100 to 200 Men and Turn out from 15 to 20 Machines each day—List of Directors and Officers.

   Cortland is to have another large manufacturing industry added to her already long list. The organization of what is to be known as the Cortland Implement company was perfected last night and incorporation papers were sent to Albany this morning by Dickinson & Duffey, the attorneys for the new company, to be filed with the secretary of state. The new concern will manufacture the "Advance" manure, lime and fertilizer distributor.

The Stockholders.

   The company is capitalized at $50,000, and the stockholders are Messrs. Samuel N. Holden, G. Henry Garrison, Frank J. Peck and N. Jay Peck of Cortland, Edwin M. Stanton of DeRuyter, Charles Johnson of Auburn and Oren C. Rowley and Charles Frank of Newark Valley.

The New Plant and Output.

   This morning the new company purchased of the Cortland Savings bank the plant on the south side of Elm-st., just east of the Lehigh Valley tracks for its use. Work will be commenced next Monday morning in clearing this out and placing new machinery in the building for use in the manufacture of the implements. Work will be started as soon as stock can be secured to work upon. The company expects to start with about 100 men, and to increase the force to 200 as the business becomes established. The daily output of machines is placed at from fifteen to twenty. About forty or fifty experienced men will come to Cortland to engage in the work of the new enterprise.

Some of the New Men.

   Charles Johnson, now of the J. S. Kemp Manure Spreader Co. of Newark Valley, who is one of the stockholders of the new company, will be the general superintendent. Mr. Johnson is a mechanic of many years' experience and is one of the patentees of the distributor that is to be made here. He was for fourteen years the general superintendent of the Howe Scales Manufacturing Co. of Rutland, Vt., and was also with the A. W. Stevens & Son Co. of Auburn, builders of portable engines, boilers, etc. He also perfected and secured a patent on a center tuyere cupola that is now used in some of the largest manufacturing plants in the United States. He will move his family to Cortland next week, having already secured the house at 68 Railroad-st. His family is now in Auburn.

   O. C. Rowley is another man from the Newark Valley concern. He is one of the patentees of the new distributor and will be the assistant superintendent. He, too, has had a great deal of experience in manufacturing these implements.

   Charles Frank, one of the stockholders and directors, is one of the prime movers in getting the industry for Cortland. He, too, has been connected with the Newark Valley plant, but he saw in Cortland a chance to do a much larger business and this, with the fact that the gentlemen from Newark Valley believe that they have a much better machine to offer than that which is being made at Newark Valley, induces them to come to Cortland. Mr. Frank will be the traveling representative of the company.

   The plant that has been purchased by the new concern is well located for shipping the goods by rail. The Lehigh Valley R. R. has a switch at the door and Lackawanna cars can be loaded on the Traction company's line and switched over to the Lackawanna. The building is now equipped with an engine and boilers. New and improved machinery will be put in at once. The factory will be opened as soon as the necessary machinery can be secured, and set in place and the stock for the distributors arrives.

Directors and Officers.

   At the meeting last night the following directors for one year were elected:

   Messrs. Samuel N. Holden, G. Henry Garrison, N. Jay Peck, Frank J. Peck, Edwin M. Stanton, Charles Johnson, and Charles Frank. These officers were chosen:

   President—N. Jay Peck.

   Vice-President—Samuel N. Holden.

   Secretary—Edwin M. Stanton.

   Treasurer—G. Henry Garrison.

 

LIGHTNING GOT FRISKY.

Upset Mrs. Sherman's Chair and Threw Her Across the Room.

   During the big shower at about 6:30 o'clock last night lightning struck the house on the Cooper farm on the Truxton road about a half mile outside of the city limits. The house is occupied by the family of G. G. Sherman who operates the farm. Mrs. Sherman was alone at home at the time with the exception of her two little children. She was sitting in a chair in about the center of the sittingroom and the outside door was closed. The children were several feet away from her, one of them having just slipped down from her lap. Suddenly there was a blinding flash of lightning accompanied by a terrific clap of thunder, and the room seemed full of fire. Mrs. Sherman's chair was upset and she was thrown six feet across the room. Fire balls seemed circling about the room in every direction. Mrs. Sherman did not lose consciousness, though she was considerably shocked and felt the effects of the electricity all night.

   As soon as she could she tried to telephone to her husband whom she thought was probably at the milk station in this city whither he had gone with the milk and which place he hoped to reach before the shower came, but as she took down the receiver there was another flash of lightning. The wires were affected and she received a shock in her ear and the receiver fell from her hand. It was some time before she dared try it again or could get the central office.

   Considerable paper was torn from the wall of the room in the house, but there is not a mark discernible on the exterior of the house or anything to where the lightning entered or left the house. No damage was done except to the paper.

 

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

Henhouse Shattered—Hen and Brood of Chickens Uninjured.

   On Last Thursday evening, the henhouse of Geo. H. Trapp, McLean, was struck by lightning at two opposite corners and one adjoining face of the building. The discharge passed through the nestroom into the roost, tearing plaster, boards, windows and doors, as it went. The mystery is that a hen and her brood of seventy chickens were not harmed, although very near the danger and that only two hens were killed from the flock of 150 choice Leghorns. The building was not insured.

 

A Previous Divorce.

   In reference to the item which appeared in The Standard of July 5 regarding the divorce obtained by Mrs. Ada S. Palmer of Cortland from William H. Palmer, formerly of Chenango Bridge, it should as a matter of justice be stated that Mr. Palmer, who has been a resident of Pennsylvania for about five years had, on Oct. 1, 1900, previously procured an absolute divorce from Mrs. Ada S. Palmer, under the laws of that state. Mrs. Palmer refused to contest this suit, and as she is a citizen of New York state, while Mr. Palmer is a citizen of Pennsylvania, this gave her the legal right to secure a later divorce in this state, on the ground of Mr. Palmer's marriage to Mrs. Jennie Fish Rockwell, which took place in the winter of 1901 after he had secured a divorce. The item as it originally appeared, seemed to cast undeserved reflections on Mr. Palmer's present wife and on himself, and this explanation is made for that reason.

 

Cortland House.

RUNAWAY ON MAIN-ST.

Mrs. Kilts Holds Persistently to Her Horse After Being Thrown Out.

   A lively runaway was witnessed by a large number of people on Main-st. at 8 o'clock this morning. Mrs. M. Kilts, who lives near Blodgett Mills and who delivers milk at Filzinger's on North Main-st, was driving on Main-st. near Court-st. when her horse which was hitched to an open milk wagon took fright at an automobile. A breeching strap broke, letting the wagon, which contained milk cans and a basket of eggs, upon the horse's heels. This frightened the horse all the more and it broke into a run, going in the direction of the Cortland House.

   By this time the automobile had started on to get out of the way of the horse. The animal then assumed an investigative turn and took after the horseless carriage. It followed the machine across the car tracks, and the driver was unable to slacken its speed. It caught up with the automobile, had a chance to look it over from behind and then turned out and passed it, apparently satisfied with its appearance. The wagon meanwhile was pushing hard on the horse's heels. When Filzinger's was reached the animal started to turn in the driveway, but the speed was too great, and it took the sidewalk in front instead. A can of Filzinger's choice cream stood out in front and this was upset very suddenly. A peanut warmer and a gum machine were next in the path and they were put out of the business. The basket of eggs was dumped out about this time and added its contents to the mixture.

   When in front of the Burns hotel, the wagon struck the corner of the building and Mrs. Kilts, who was still holding fast to the reins, was thrown out over the dashboard. The horse freed itself from the shafts and started on. Mrs. Kilts still clung to the reins and was dragged several feet before she let go. Fortunately she was not hurt at all. The horse ran to Homer-ave. and was caught.

   The wagon was slightly damaged, but the horse escaped without injury. It was a most fortunate ending for a runaway that had so many risks in it.

 

BREVITIES.

   —The Cortland city band will give a concert at the park Saturday evening providing it does not rain.

   —The Y. M. C. A. second baseball team was defeated yesterday afternoon by the Syracuse Herald team in a well played game. The score was 8 and 3.

   —The Y. P. S. C. E. of the Presbyterian church will hold a business meeting and social this evening at the home of Miss Adelaide Duffy, Stewart Place.

   —Word has been received from Cape May, N. J., that a member of the Cortland Science club is making original investigations in order to be able to distinguish between the star fish and the jelly fish.

GENERAL SMITH REPRIMANDED, ITHACA BAND, WEDDING BELLS, CRIMSON RAMBLERS, WEATHER IN CORTLAND, AND N. Y. TIMES

 

Brig. Gen. Jacob Smith.

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, July 17, 1902.

SENTENCE CONFIRMED.

General Smith Reprimanded and Retired by President Roosevelt

FOR HIS KILL AND BURN ORDER.

Review of Findings of Court Martial by Secretary Root—Explains Leniency of Sentence by Fact that Order Was Not Carried Out by Subordinates.

   Washington, July 17.—The following is the review by Secretary Root of the findings of the General Smith court martial:

   "War Department, Washington, July 12.

   "To the President:—

   "I transmit herewith the record and proceedings upon the trial of Brigadier General Jacob H. Smith by court martial convened under your order dated April 21, 1902, and now brought before you as reviewing authority.

   "General Smith was found guilty of conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in that he gave in the fall of 1901 to Major L. W. T. Waller of the marine corps, then serving with a battalion of marines under his order as commander of the Sixth Separate Brigade in Samar, the following oral instructions:

  "'I want no prisoners. I wish you to kill and burn, the more you kill and burn the better you will please me,' and further that he wanted all persons killed who were capable of bearing arms and in actual hostilities against the United States; and did in reply to a question by Major Waller asking for an age limit designate the age limit as ten years of age.

Court's Sentence Lenient.

   "The court sentenced him to be admonished, by the reviewing authority and the court appended to the sentence [with] the following explanation:

   "The court is thus lenient in view of the undisputed evidence that the accused did not mean everything that his unexplained language implied; that his subordinates did not gather such a meaning; and that the orders were never executed in such sense notwithstanding that a desperate struggle was being conducted with a cruel and savage foe.

   "An examination of the evidence has satisfied me that the conviction was just and that the reasons stated for the very light sentence imposed are sustained by the facts. General Smith in his conversation with Major Waller was guilty of intemperate, inconsiderate and violent expressions which, if accepted literally, would grossly violate the humane rules governing American armies in the field, and if followed would have brought lasting disgrace upon the military service in the United States. Fortunately they were not taken literally and were not followed. No women or children or helpless persons or non-combatants or prisoners were put to death in pursuance of them.

   "An examination of the record and proceedings upon the trial of Major Waller, which immediately preceded that of General Smith, shows that the instructions in question bore no relation to the acts for which Major Waller was tried, and were not alleged by him as justification for those acts. Major Waller was tried for causing certain natives, who had acted as bearers or guides of one of his expeditions, to be put to death for treachery without proper trial; and he defended his action not upon the ground of any orders received from General Smith, but upon the ground that as commanding officer he was justified by the laws of war.

Cruel and Treacherous Savages.

   "General Smith's written and printed orders, and the actual conduct of military operations in Samar, were justified by the history and conditions of the warfare with the cruel and treacherous savages who inhabited the island, and their entire disregard of the laws of war; were wholly within the limitations of general order No. 100 of 1863; and were sustained by precedents of the highest authority. Thus, in 1779, Washington ordered General Sullivan in the campaign against the Six Nations to seek the total destruction and devastation of their settlements. He wrote 'but you will not by any means listen to overtures of peace before the total ruin of their settlements is affected. Our future security will be in their inability to injure us, the distance of which they are driven, and in the terror with which the severity of the chastisement they receive will inspire them.' The Fort Phil Kearney massacre in 1866, for base treachery, revolting cruelty and the conditions of serious danger which followed it, did not approach the massacre of Balangiga in Samar in September 1901. There the natives had been treated with kindness and confidence; liberty and self government had been given to them. Captain Connel, the American commander, was of the same faith and had been worshipping in the same church with them. With all the assurance of friendship our men were seated at their meal unarmed among an apparently peaceful and friendly community, when they were set upon from behind and butchered and their bodies when found by their comrades the next day had been mutilated and treated with indescribable indignities. Yet there was not such severity by American soldiers in Samar as General Sherman proposed towards the Sioux after Fort Phil Kearney.

   "It is due, however, to the good sense and self restraint of General Smith's subordinates and their regard for the laws of war, rather than to his own self control and judgment, that his intemperate and unjustifiable verbal instructions were not followed and that he is relieved from the indelible strain which would have resulted from a literal compliance with them. It is the duty of a general officer whose age and experience have brought him to high command not to incite his subordinates to acts of lawless violence, but to so explain to them the application of the laws of war and the limitations upon their conduct as to prevent transgressions upon their part and supplement their comparative experience by this wise control. In this General Smith has signally failed, and for this he has been justly convicted. Although the sentence imposed is exceedingly light, it carries with it a condemnation which, for an officer of his rank and age, is really a severe punishment. For this reason and for the further reason that General Smith has served his country long and faithfully, has exhibited high courage and good conduct in many battles, has been seriously wounded in the civil war and in the war with Spain, and is about concluding a long and honorable career as a faithful and loyal servant of his country, I recommend that the mild sentence imposed be confirmed.

   "Should you approve the findings and sentence of the court in accordance with this recommendation, I feel bound to say further that, in view of the findings and sentence, and of the evident infirmities which have made it possible that the facts found should exist, it is no longer for the interest of the service that General Smith should continue to exercise the command of his rank. His usefulness as an example, guide and controlling influence for the junior officers of the army is at an end, and as he is already upwards of sixty-two years of age, I recommend that you exercise the discretion vested in you by law and now retire him from active service.

   "ELIHU ROOT, Secretary of War."

   The president has so admonished General Smith and retired him under the law, which provides that officers having reached the age of 62 years may be retired at will by the president.

 

THE ITHACA BAND

Gave Two Splendid Concerts at the Park to Large Crowds.

   The celebrated Ithaca band was at the Cortland park yesterday for two grand concerts, and was greeted by enthusiastic audiences. The crowds were not quite as large as last year, but were no less appreciative, and they were about as numerous as the Traction company could handle with ease. The car service was excellent and the people had little difficulty in going and coming when they so desired.

   This band is one of the finest that ever comes to Cortland. The programs were of a high order, including both classical as well as popular music and it is rendered with a technical skill as well as with a spirit that is inspiring. The program last night included such numbers as the overtures from Zampa and from William Tell, selections from Il Trovatore, Gems from Maid Marian and Reminiscences of Scotland embracing a great number of the well known Scottish airs. Nearly everything was encored and it was a late hour before the program was concluded.

   It is quite probable that this band will be heard in Cortland again before the close of the season, as negotiations to that end are under consideration.

 

DEAL IN REAL ESTATE

Dr. Carpenter to Build at Corner of Clinton and Charles.

   Dr. P. T. Carpenter has bought of Messrs. C. W. Collins and J. L. Watrous the lot at the east corner of Clinton-ave. and Charles-st. and expects very soon to build upon this a handsome dwelling house and a three-room office.

   Mr. J. G. Jarvis also expects to build a house on the vacant lot on Clinton-ave. between Dr. Carpenter's and the residence of Mr. Watrous. The photograph gallery and the old stable are to be removed. The appearance of this street will be greatly improved by the change.

 

The Colored Excursion.

   There were 275 people this morning on the colored excursion from Elmina to Sylvan Beach. Thirty joined the train al Cortland. There was a colored band on board the train.

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

Cuba Needs the United States.

   There is no doubt of the fact that Cuba needs the United States. This has already manifested itself in a number of instances in connection with the workings of the new Cuban government. The Cubans lack energy and thoroughness, and unless a strong power is behind them to keep them moving they will soon be back again in the old ways.

   In no particular has this laxness manifested itself more than in the sanitary condition of Havana. That is fast becoming what it was before the Americans took control there. Evidences of this fact are to be seen throughout the city. The splendid system inaugurated when General William Ludlow began the work of cleaning Havana is being superseded by one as lax as his was stringent. The prominent thoroughfares and conspicuous parks are of course receiving good attention. The grass is kept mowed and the promenades swept, but these were never sources of danger to the public health.

   The back streets, markets backyards and sewers, where the real danger lies, are being neglected. Plumbing work is no longer being done as it was before the 20th of May of the present year. Then the engineer and sanitary departments were kept busy and the owners of unsanitary places were forced to comply with requirements which freed the city from pestilence and made it one of the most healthful places on the globe. The first month's regime has seen the death rate of Havana increase enormously and the conditions which existed prior to 1899 gradually but surely returning. So evident is the change for the bad that the present chief sanitary officer has given the alarm and cited in the public press the increase in the mortality. The government pleads poverty and thus the impossibility of maintaining the sanitary condition at the standard where the Americans left it. As a matter of fact, however, all that is necessary or that will be necessary for some time to come, besides the usual street cleaning, is an honest and competent crew of sanitary inspectors who will see that the people do as ordered.

   The Platt amendment provides specifically that the same standard of sanitation inaugurated by the government of intervention must be maintained by the Cuban authorities and it is probable that a vigorous protest will be sent to Washington by those who have the welfare of the country at heart and who appreciate what havoc another yellow fever epidemic would play with commercial interests of the island which are already at low ebb.

 

WEDDING BELLS.

George Oscar Bowen and Nina Jane McCarthy Married

AT THE FIRST M. E. CHURCH.

About Four Hundred Guests Present— Church Beautifully Decorated—Reception  Followed at the Home of the Bride—The Presents—Their Wedding Journey.

   The First Methodist Episcopal church was at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon the scene of one of the prettiest and most impressive weddings that has taken place in Cortland of late. Mr. George Oscar Bowen and Miss Nina Jane McCarthy, both of Cortland, were the central figures in the ceremony. About 400 invited guests were present to do honor to the occasion.

Decorations of the Church.

   The decorations were among the finest that have ever been seen in the church. They were in green and white brightened up with touches of pink. They were arranged under the supervision of Mrs. Julia J. Twiss and Miss Helen Walker.

   As the guests entered the auditorium pathways of ferns down the center aisles were first noticed. Pockets at the ends of the pews held jars filled with the ferns, and the effect was extremely pleasing. The chancel was elaborately trimmed. In the center was a large bank of daisies, and directly over these was a large and beautiful bunch of white lilies. Over these and hanging from the arch of the chancel were ropes of daisies. On either side of the center piece was a jardinière of beautiful hydrangeas, and outside of these were tall and stately palms. The front of the pulpit platform was bordered with snow-on-the-mountain and pink roses, while the railing was trimmed with smilax. The altar rails were covered with asparagus and arranged in front to form an open gateway, before which the bridal pair marched for the ceremony.

The Music.

   At the organ Mrs. F. W. Melvin presided, and while the guests were assembling she gave in a delightful manner three numbers, "Entree Du Cortege," by Dubois, "Norwegian Wedding March," by Soederman, and "Bridal Song" by Jensen. At the close of these the Lohengrin Wedding March was begun, and immediately the bridal party entered the auditorium.

The Bridal Party.

   The bride entered from the north main entrance and was preceded by the ushers, Messrs. W. H. Hoerrner and F. S. Cox of Binghamton and Harry A. Jennison and Elmer T. McCarthy of Cortland; by the bridesmaids, Misses Ellen S. McCarthy and Lena Rivers Bowen of Binghamton, sisters of the bride and groom respectively, and by Irene E. McCarthy, the flower girl, and Oscar Bowen Taft, the ring bearer. Rev. Dr. O. A. Houghton of Clifton Springs, formerly the pastor of this church, and Rev. Dr. David Keppel of Cortland, who assisted in the ceremony, came in from the north pulpit entrance and took their places inside the altar rail. The groom and his best man, Mr. Nelson Sherman of New York, entered from the south pulpit entrance and met the bridal party at the altar. The bride and groom stood before the open gateway of asparagus at the altar. The ceremony was performed with the ring and was very impressive,

The Costumes.

   The bride, who is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McCarthy, 21 Reynolds-ave., was very becomingly attired in ivory white lansdown trimmed with real lace and pearls. She wore a heavy bridal veil which was fastened with bridal roses, and carried a shower bouquet of bride roses. The bridesmaids, Misses McCarthy and Bowen, wore gowns of dotted mull and organdie, respectively, and picture hats with pink roses. The flower girl and ring bearer were dressed in pure white. At the close of the ceremonies the bridal party marched out to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March and sweet violets from the flower girl's basket were strewn in the path of the bride and groom.

The Reception.

   After the ceremony at the church a reception was given at the house to a large number of relatives of the contracting parties and to a few of the intimate friends. The rooms were very tastefully decorated in pink and white under the direction of Mrs. Edward Alley. The guests were received by the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy, Miss McCarthy, Miss Bowen, Mr. Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. J. D.  Bowen of Binghamton, the groom's parents, and Mrs. M. D. Crandall of Elmira, grandmother of the bride.

   Misses Angeline Cummings of Preble, Anna Saunders, Ruth and Jessie Hill, Florence Lund, Grace Pearson and Pearl Hall of Cortland, Mina Crandall, Alice McKinney and Elsie Thurston of Elmira and Bessie LaMotte of McLean assisted and Mrs. N. G. Markley had entire charge of the refreshments. The bridal table was trimmed in pink and white.

The Wedding Presents.

   Many valuable gifts were received, including silverware, cut glass, furniture, table linen, etc. An aunt of the bride, Mrs. Uttrich of Kingston, Ontario, who could not be present, sent the bride an English sovereign. A family heirloom in the form of a silver teaspoon, a wedding present of the bride's great grandmother Nancy Brees, and marked "N. B.," was given the bride. This is particularly appropriate to fall to Mrs. Bowen, as these are her initials. The First M. E. Sunday school board gave an elegant rocking chair, and the chorus choir, of which the groom is the popular director and the bride a member, gave a solid silver set of table and carving knives and forks. The groom's parents gave an elegant set of table linen. A fine diningroom table was the special present of the bride's father. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Alley presented a fine etching. The bride's Sunday school class gave a splendid cut glass piece. The bride's presents to her attendants were silver hatpins. The groom's present to the best man was an elegant scarf pin and he presented each of the ushers with gloves and ties.

Some of the Guests.

   Aside from the out of town guests previously mentioned there were present at the function, Messrs. Harry Crandall, Norman Thurston and Elmer McKinney of Elmira, Mr. and Mrs. James Crandall and Miss Emma Crandall of Breesport, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hollenbeck and Mr. and Mrs. George Turner of Cayuta, Mrs. Charles Paige, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller, Mrs. Edward Tripp and Mrs. Martha Barlow of Elmira, Mrs. Lottie Rockwell of Horseheads, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Bowen of Binghamton, Mr. George Taft, sons Harry and John and daughter Hazel of Homer.

   The bride and groom are both well known and popular young people of Cortland, and it is gratifying to their many friends to know that they will make Cortland their home. Mr. Bowen has a large class of vocal students here, is director of music in the Homer and Marathon schools, and is director of the large chorus choir of the First M. E. church. He will open a new studio in Cortland about Sept. 1.

   Mr. and Mrs. Bowen started last night for Binghamton at 7:09 and go from there today to Westfield, Mass., where they will spend the summer at the home of Mr. Bowen's uncle, Dr. C. W. Bowen, and where Mr. Bowen will both teach and be instructed in a summer school. They will return from Westfield and visit in the southern part of this state for about two weeks before coming to Cortland about Sept. 1.

 

Crimson Rambler Roses.

More Crimson Ramblers.

   The crimson rambler rose has become one of the most popular of flowers in Cortland. Many people are now raising them and there is a prospect that there will be still more in the place. Surely nothing could be richer in its beauty than a great bush of these dark crimson cluster roses upon a green background.

   One of the handsomest bushes in the city is that upon the place of Mr. S. M. Benjamin on West Court-st. The bush is 5 years old. It stands in the back yard near the stable and is almost half as high as the building itself and proportionately broad. It is no exaggeration to say that this year it has borne thousands of roses. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin and Mrs. and Mrs. Waters are very generous with their roses and the homes of many of their friends have been beautified by huge bunches of these beautiful flowers, and one can scarcely see in looking at the bush where they have been cut from.

   Another of the Rambler bushes which attracts much attention is that at the corner of the porch of Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Meager, 59 Groton-ave. The bush extends from the ground to the roof of the porch and its position is such that it can not escape the notice of passersby. Forty-seven blossoms were counted in one cluster.

 

W. C. T. U. PRIZE SPEAKING.

Miss Anna Hull Wins the Demorest Medal for 1902.

   On the evening of July 15, a Demorest medal contest was held at the pleasant East Side Mission chapel, conducted by Miss Elva Caswell, county superintendent of contest work, one of the educational departments of the W. C. T. U. There were to have been live contestants, but on account of illness, Florence Dilthey was unable to take part. The four competing for the medal were Olive Cogswell, Florence Grant, Ina Latimer, and Annie Hull.

   The pieces were all remarkably well rendered, and this was their first effort along this line. Great credit was due to Mrs. Edith Latimer who had the drilling of this class as it required patience and a large expenditure of time and labor.

   The judges, Rev. James Rain, Mr. Eugene Davis and Mrs. Grace E. Hubbard found it quite difficult to decide in favor of any one of them, as there was such a slight difference in the marking, but that little difference won the medal for Miss Annie Hull, Rev. Mr. Rain making the presentation speech in a few profitable words.

   The piano music by Miss Bergene Watson and the mandolin music by Miss Beth Short, together with a solo by Mr. D. W. Brown gave added pleasure to the occasion.

   W. C. T. U. Press Reporter.

 

                                  THE WEATHER FORECASTS

                      Get Pretty Near to the Truth—Are for Next Day.

   The forecasts sent out by the United States weather bureau and displayed by flags upon the Standard building and sounded upon the Cortland Forging company's whistle each morning at 11:30 o'clock do not often fail in accuracy. A gentleman crossed Main-st. yesterday and looked up at the "showers" flag displayed, looked at the blue sky and said to a friend, "That flag is all off. There isn't a shower within 2,000 miles of Cortland and we won't have any more rain for some time." It didn't at that time look like a shower, nor feel like one, but the shower got along on time this morning.

   People should remember that the forecast is for the period ending at midnight on the day following the one when the flag is displayed. It is not for the current day. There is no use in putting up a flag to indicate what the present weather is. Every one knows that for himself. The weather bureau brings together hundreds of observations from all over the country before issuing the forecasts and then having taken all the circumstances and conditions into consideration issues to each place a bulletin for that particular place for next day, and if the critics would remember the forecast of the previous day while taking note of the present state of the weather they would see how fully they might rely on the forecasts for the prospect for tomorrow.

 

THE NEW YORK TIMES.

It Lives up to its Motto "All the News that’s Fit to Print."

   We invite the attention of every one who appreciates a thoroughly up-to-date newspaper to the advertisement of the New York Times in another column. The various merits of The Times, and they are many, are there set forth at length. It is clean, strong, enterprising, independent and comprehensive. Its present management took it when its fortunes were at a low ebb, and has made it one of the greatest of modern newspapers successes, not only from a financial but from a literary and journalistic standpoint as well. Its Saturday review of books and art is unexcelled, and its various other features are as good as trained talent and liberal expenditure of money can make them. It is a paper, as a whole, which is a safe and valuable visitor in every family which it enters.

 

Condition of John Dwight.

   At last reports the condition of John Dwight of Taylor, N. Y., who attempted suicide with a knife, was unchanged. The unfortunate man is now anxious to recover, but the physicians do not hold out much hope of the possibility.

 

Died from Diphtheria.

   Ida May Thompson died at the home of her father, Mr. John Thompson of Polkville, at 6:30 o'clock last evening from diphtheria, aged 16 years. Burial will be made at Blodgett Mills at 2:30 o'clock today.

 

BREVITIES.

   —New display advertisements today are—Cortland Fish & Oyster Co., Fresh Fish, page 5.

   —Mrs. F. Daehler entertained a number of lady friends at a thimble bee this afternoon at her horse on Tompkins-st.

   —The executive committee of the First Baptist Sunday school will meet at the home of Mrs. E. H. Wilson, 81 Lincoln-ave., Friday evening at 8 o'clock.