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Leaders of the
Cuban revolt against Spanish domination. The rebellion starts simultaneously in
several places: In Bayate Bartolomé Masó; In Ibarra, Juan Gualberto Gomez and
Antonio López Coloma; In Baire Saturnino and Mariano Lora and in Guantánamo
(Periquito Perez) and on March 25 Martí and Gómez published the
Manifesto of Monte Christi, declaring independence.
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Cortland
Evening Standard, Monday, November 30, 1896.
COLOMA
DIES FOR CUBA.
Shouted
For Freedom With His Last Breath While Spaniards Jeered.
HAVANA, Nov. 30.—The insurgent leader, Lopez
Coloma, who first raised the cry of revolt in the province of Matanzas, and who
was sentenced to death by courtmartial for the crimes of rebellion, homicide
and horse theft, was shot on Thursday. Thousands of people witnessed the
execution.
An American artist acting for Harper's
Weekly attempted to take a snap shot of the scene with a photographic camera,
but he was politely expelled from the ground by order of Governor Garrich.
When finally the prisoner left the chapel he
was accompanied by the priest, and in passing in front of Sanguilly's cell he
cried:
"My General, Viva la Cuba!" The
priest reproved the prisoner but later, descending to the site of the
execution, he again uttered cries for free Cuba.
Arrived at the site of the execution and
while the prisoner was being prepared to be shot, he again cried "Viva
Cuba Libre!"
The commander of the military forces cried
in reply: "Viva Espana!" and the crowds took up the cry in chorus
drowning the cries of the prisoner. The execution quickly followed.
The public showed great excitement and the
presence of the government forces was all that kept them quiet. Several
Spaniards showed a disposition to manifest their patriotism by attacking the
prisoner.
CHILEAN
REVOLUTION.
British Naval
Officers Say It Has Reached Great Proportions.
SAN DIEGO, Cal., Nov. 30.—The British
cruiser Wild Swan from South America, brings particulars of the movement which led
to the present Chilean revolution. The cruiser was at Coquimo and Iquique
during the elections and in the latter port as early as September there were
mutterings of the coming storm.
The Wild Swan was sent there to protect British
interests in the threatened revolt against the government. Dissatisfaction over
the elections and inflamed feeling over small incidents led to a conspiracy for
the overthrowing of the government.
The revolution has now reached great
proportions and the officers of the Wild Swan say the political system of the
country is honeycombed with corruption and that very serious results may be
expected of the uprising.
Coast
Defenses In Florida.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 30.—A special from
Pensacola says: Major F. A. Mahan, United States engineer in charge of
government work in this harbor, arrived with orders from the war department to
select a site for another battery of heavy guns to be located on the mainland
near the ruins of old Fort McRee. The force of men at work on the battery for
disappearing guns located on Santa Rosa Island has been increased to 225. They
are divided into three gangs, working day and night. It is expected that one
bastion will be ready within 15 days.
Artillery
Practice In Florida.
PENSACOLA, Fla., Nov. 30.—It is rumored in
military circles that the troops of the First Artillery, now stationed at
various posts on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, are to be concentrated here for
practice with modern heavy guns, which will soon be in position on Santa Rosa
island. The selection of a site for another battery leaves no doubt in the
minds of military men that Pensacola is to be heavily fortified as rapidly as
possible.
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| William E. Chandler. |
Senator
Chandler's Article.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.—The Post in a cable
letter from London prints today an advance copy of an important article written
by Hon. William E. Chandler, senator from New Hampshire, for the December issue
of The National Review, the conservative monthly, in which he discusses the
late election from the Republican standpoint. His principal object is to
encourage European bi-metallists to continue their propaganda. The Review,
commenting editorially upon the election of Major McKinley, dogmatically
asserts that "'unless the Republican party settles the silver question for
1900 there will be nothing left of that party after 1900."
Wm. Steinway
Is Dead.
NEW YORK, Nov. 30.—Wm. Steinway, the Rapid
Transit commissioner and the head of the famous piano house of Steinway & Sons,
died of typhoid fever at his residence, 26 Gramercy Park at 3:30 o'clock this
morning. He was taken ill three weeks ago yesterday. He was 61 years old.
Primary
Teachers' Union.
The next meeting of the Cortland County
Primary union of Sunday-school teachers will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, in the
Baptist church, Cortland at 3 P. M. The
lessons for the month of December will be taught by Mrs. W. H. Pound, Miss
Nellie Loomis, Mr. Fred D. L. Squires and Miss Cornelia L. Brown. Other matters
of interest will also be discussed by those present.
A full attendance of primary workers from
all parts of the county is desired and urged. The union promises to be of great
benefit not only in the way of lesson study, but in all other ways pertaining to
primary Sunday-school work.
MINNIE P. STARR, Sec.
Attorney
Palmer Injured.
Attorney Irving H. Palmer took a fall
yesterday at his residence, 5 James-st., which he will not care to repeat. In
starting to descend a flight of stairs he was attempting to avoid stepping on a
cat when he missed his footing and fell to the bottom, head foremost. In the
descent he received a bad bruise over the left eye and another on the left cheek.
To-day the flesh about the left eye is very
much swollen and discolored. He was quite badly lamed by the fall besides
receiving the bruises.
"For
Her Sake."
Edwin Gordon Lawrence will be the attraction
at the Opera House on Friday evening, Dec. 4, in the beautiful drama of Russian
life entitled "For Her Sake." He has had
extensive experience, and in roles like Osip in the Damchiffs won considerable distinction.
The supporting organization is said to be a very strong one. The costumes are
very handsome, being imported from Paris. The play is mounted with elegant
scenery and effects. Few new productions ever gave greater promise of artistic
success.
Matthias
W. Frize.
Matthias W. Frize, for many years a well
known and respected citizen of Cortland, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Ella Hicks, near Groton this morning aged 72 years. Mr. Frize was one of the
founders of the Congregational church of this place and for many years was one of
the deacons of the church, which place he was compelled to resign three years ago
on account of failing health. About two years ago Mr. Frize gave up his home in
Cortland and went to live with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Petrie of Texas Valley,
where he remained until September last when he came to live with his other
daughter, Mrs. Ella Hicks, near Groton.
His wife and two daughters survive him.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday.
Prayer will be said at the house at 10 A. M. and funeral services will be held
at the Congregational church in Cortland at 1 o'clock P. M.
BREVITIES.
—Two "wandering Willies" [tramps] were
housed at the police station last night.
—Beard & Peck's furniture store will be open
evenings until after the Holidays.
—The Dillon Brothers' dancing school will
begin at 8:30 sharp Tuesday evening in Empire hall.
—At the meeting of the Woman's Relief corps
to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock officers will be elected for the coming
year.
—The Alpha Chautauqua Literary circle will
meet at the home of Mrs. F. J. Doubleday, 44 Port Watson-st., this evening.
Rollcall, ''Thanksgiving."
—Mr. Will Lape, recently of New York City,
has been engaged to take charge of the chair In D. J. Chadwick's shaving parlor
recently presided over by D. W. Tuttle.
—Mrs. Charles A. Phillips died of
consumption at noon Saturday at her home, 89 Clinton-ave. Her age was 32 years.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock.
—Marathon is decidedly wrought up over a
visit of burglars to a number of houses in that place Saturday night or early
Sunday morning. Full particulars are found in our Marathon letter.
—New advertisements to-day are—G. J. Mager &
Co., On the Slaughter Block, page 7; Case, Ruggles & Bristol, Special December Sale, page 5; Bingham
Bros. & Miller,
The Big Store, page 8; Warner Rood, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and
"For Her Sake," page 4.
—"Uncle Tom's Cabin" with all the latest
additions and attractions and produced by a strong company is booked for the
Opera House for a matinee and evening entertainment on Saturday of this week.
—The hospital was the recipient of very many
gifts in the way of turkeys, delicacies of the season, etc., on Thanksgiving day
and the management of the hospital wishes to express most hearty appreciation
of the many favors.
—A regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will
be held on Tuesday at 8 o'clock. Consecration
services will be conducted by Mrs. Amelia Morehouse, which will be followed by
a business meeting and the regular quarterly reports from superintendents of
departments.
—Mrs. Mary L. Ryder, wife of William Ryder,
died at 10 o'clock last night at her home, 108 Groton-ave., at the age of 57
years and 1 month. Mrs. Ryder had been out of health for a long time. The funeral
will be held on Wednesday at 11 o'clock and will be private. Relatives are
invited.
—The case of The People against Charles
Delemater, who is charged with petit larceny, was called in police court this
afternoon and on request of the plaintiff and consent of the defendant, the
case was adjourned to Dec. 6, at 1 o'clock P. M. I. H. Palmer appeared for the
prosecution and T. E. Courtney for the defendant.
—The Normal school will reopen Thursday after
a brief recess. The usual
Thanksgiving
holiday was observed as usual. Friday was a holiday by substitution for
Election day which was not observed at the time as a holiday, and to-day there
was no school by substitution for Labor day which was not observed at the time
as a holiday.
McGRAWVILLE.
Crisp
local Happenings at the Corset City.
McGrawville grange, P. of H., enjoyed a
pleasant time Saturday evening in Kinney hall. A fine entertainment was
rendered and supper served.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Palmer, who formerly
resided here, but have been living for some time in Georgetown, have returned
to this place.
Mr. F. H. Wheelock, who has for many years
been engineer at the corset factory, is known for his promptness and that is
why his friends are asking him why the morning whistle Saturday was not heard.
Mr. Walter Duncan of Otselic Centre, but
formerly of this place, is visiting friends here.
Supt. Seeley of Warner Bros. box factory was
in town last week.
The partnership between Floyd Phillips and
Otto Grant has been dissolved. It seems that they could not agree on the
advisability of splitting the blocks of wood with gun powder.
Rev. Francis A. Strough of Albany was in town
Saturday on business connected with his stereopticon exhibitions.
The winter term of school opened in the
academy this morning. Many nonresident students are in attendance for, with the
force of teachers now employed, the school has a first-class reputation.
A number of changes were made in
the corset factory Saturday. The skirt makers will hereafter be located on the
first floor. This branch of the McGraw Corset Co.'s business has rapidly
increased and is now a leading feature of the goods manufactured by them.
It is with feelings of regret that your reporter
records the fact that some of our most prominent young men—young men who have
hitherto borne unblemished reputations—have been guilty of acts which have
caused more excitement in our quiet village than any event since the picked
army from Homer came down in the dark hours of the night to capture the cannon
since made famous by the poet (?), even surpassing that caused by the burning
of the mill pond, which is yet fresh in the minds of our citizens and some of
the participants in that terrible outrage in which not only the water, but a
dozen or more turnips were destroyed by the scorching flames, started by the
hands of incendiaries.
At an early hour on Saturday as Mr. Joseph
B. Moore left his home opposite the Baptist church for the corner store where
he is employed as salesman, he was startled by the appearance of what at first
appeared to be a Wayne county angel perched upon the limb of a tree in front of
that church, but which turned out to be a turkey and nothing more. Mr. Moore
had just partaken of his breakfast, but still his mouth watered for that turkey
and after due deliberation he hit upon a happy scheme to get the bird without
any danger or serious trouble to himself.
The next scene in the drama shows Floyd
Beers, a fellow clerk of Mr. Moore, together with Burr Sutliff, whose services
he had secured, capturing the turkey and placing it in a dark and dismal
dungeon beneath the store, "until the owner called for it." Exit Mr.
Beers, who shortly returns with food for the prisoner to only find that the
said prisoner as well as the box in which it was confined had vanished.
Charges and counter charges were made and soon
the whole town was in a ferment over the fate of the innocent but hapless
turkey. Chief of the Fire Department F. D. Graves took an active part in the
search, as well as G. H. Maricle, Luell Harvey, Clyde Beers, John Gutchess, and
others, but every clue led them astray until George Beers stepped to the front and
accused them of stealing his turkey from the barn and lo, upon investigation
the box was there but no turkey.
The next trace your reporter could obtain of
the "animal" was that in some mysterious manner it had come into the
possession of A. D. Loomis, the Centre-st. blacksmith, who passed it on to
Grove Henry and who in his turn hid the turkey in the same barn from which it
had escaped in the first place, for it proved to be the property of Deputy
Sheriff W. P. Henry. Mr. Henry enjoys a joke and the turkey's return was kept
secret while hints of search warrants and expected pay for the missing property
on the part of Mr. Henry made the matter interesting to those in the secret at
least.
Mr. Floyd Beers was not frightened, his
nerves were simply unstrung over his anxiety lest the turkey should receive some
injury, and he gave the scores of friends who called upon him for information,
full particulars (?) in a courteous manner. In the evening having become desperate
he accepted a wager from his brother Clyde that he would have to pay for the
turkey and their gold watches were placed in the hands of your reporter who of
course informed them that he could not decide the wager until the payment was
made or the matter outlawed.
Clyde didn't wish to go without his watch
for that length of time and finally compromised the matter by purchasing
smoking material to the amount of five cents for Floyd if he would agree to his
withdrawal of the wager. Not wishing to be accused of cowardice he appointed
John Gutchess as his agent who settled the matter satisfactorily and Floyd's
watch was returned to him and Clyde's to his agent who had advanced the funds
for the settlement. Now the agent holds the watch pending the payment of the 5
cents expended and $4.95 for services, and Clyde claims it is a conspiracy and
that the witnesses have all been bribed.
The turkey was served for dinner Sunday by
Mrs. Henry.
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