PATRIOTISM AROUSED

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, December 18, 1896.

PATRIOTISM AROUSED.

Astor, Dana, Flower and Others Organize a League.

BUTCHERING TO BE STOPPED.

Maceo's Murder Results in the Formation of the Cuban League of the United States of America.

   NEW YORK, Dec. 14 —The first steps toward helping Cuba in the fight with Spain by the citizens of this city were taken tonight at the Fifth Avenue hotel when the "Cuban League of the United States of America" was formally organized. The men behind this movement are so well known and carry so much weight that it is beyond a doubt that this is the beginning of a strong movement having complete independence of Cuba from Spain for its principal object.

   The meeting was organized with Col. Ethan Allen as president and the following vice-presidents: Charles A. Dana, Roswell P. Flower, Thomas L James, Chauncey M. Depew, John E. Dos Passos, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas F. Gilroy, George Hoadley, J. Edward Simmons and C. H. Dennison. Francis Wayland Glen was elected secretary, Darwin R. James treasurer and the executive committee is composed of John Jacob Astor, Paul Dana, Gen. Daniel Butterfield, Frederick D. S. Grant, Walter Logan, Edward Wardman, John C. McGuire, R. C. Alexander, Constant A. Andrews, Frank B. Carpenter. John D. Kelley and Thomas E. Stewart.

   In opening the meeting Colonel Allen read this call: "We, the undersigned citizens of this republic, anxious for the success of all peoples in obtaining the civil and political liberty which this nation secured more than a century ago and still enjoys, unite in organizing the Cuban League of the United States of America.

   "The object of this league is to secure for Cuba by all lawful, peaceful and honorable means the political independence which her patriots are now endeavoring by tremendous sacrifice of treasure and life to gain, to encourage them with our sympathy and moral support, and to arouse the whole nation to demand an end of the campaign of murder and destruction in that island.

   "Mindful of the help which our fathers received in a similar struggle, we are constrained by a sense of gratitude to return to Cuba the kindness which was so effectively given to us.

   "It is apparent to all thoughtful observers that Spain has not the power to crush the Cuban patriots and therefore the continuance of the cruel struggle in Cuba can only serve to prolong a sense of abasement and humiliation in the minds of all men who are confident that this republic has the power to end it, and it is in honor called upon to do so for the highest good of all the parties directly concerned."

   This call was signed by the men above named. Other prominent signatures attached to it were those of Gen. Powell Clayton, A. B. Hepburn. Silas B. Dutcher, Gen. C. T. Christensen, Col. H. L. Swords, Collis P. Huntington, Louis Windmuller, Gen. Stewart L. Woodford, Col. William L. Brown, Gen. Martin T.  McMahon, Hon. Noah Davis, Warner Miller, Gen. Howard Carroll, Dr. A. M. Fernandez de Ybarra, Alonzo B. Cornell, Henry Lincoln de Yager and about fifty others equally as well known.

Circus Among the Firemen.

   At a meeting of the board of engineers of Cortland Fire department held recently it was decided to have each company choose three members, who should represent the companies in a caucus to nominate candidates for the ensuing election of fire department officers. The delegates were chosen and they met in Orris hose rooms last Thursday evening to make the nominations.

   The fun commenced almost immediately and it was charged by a member of Emerald hose that Dr. Santee had fixed a slate for the nominations before coming into the room, which soft impeachment the doctor frankly admitted was true, wherefore the Emeralds withdrew, as they claim such action was contrary to the understanding of all parties. According to reports the meeting was adjourned, but the doctor's slate was put through afterwards and the following ticket was nominated:

   Chief Engineer—L. A. Arnold.

   First Assistant—Geo. B. French.

   Second Assistant—B. H. Bosworth.

   Secretary—E. M. Santee.

   Treasurer— John H. Phelps.

   On Saturday evening a conference was held at which the name of H. P. Davis was substituted for Mr. Bosworth and M. V. Lane took the place of Dr Santee.

   At the election Wednesday evening there was no opposition to the above ticket with its substitutions and it was elected by acclamation.

An Interesting Case.

   About 10 miles east of Cincinnatus and in Chenango county is the usually quiet little hamlet of McDonough. There are four general stores, one hotel and two churches in the place. For many years there has been two factions in the town and on all questions, whether religious or worldly, there is sure to be warm supporters on both sides.

   To better describe these two factions, the people have designated one as the Blair faction and the other as the Weaver faction, in honor of the two physicians of the town. Friends have flocked to both of these leaders and now the town is divided on all subjects, both religious and secular, according as their leaders are.

   About a year ago a young man from the vicinity of Cincinnatus by the name of Clifford Dailey moved to McDonough and opened a small meat market. He placed a meat cart upon the road and made weekly trips to Oxford and other nearby towns. Business seemed to flourish with Mr. Dailey until about the middle of November when news was carried by some one to Dr. Blair that Mr. Dailey's hired man had that day killed a cow which had a diseased liver. The doctor is a member of the board of health and at once told his informer to look out and see if Mr. Dailey attempted to sell the meat, and if so inform him at once. The doctor then left for Norwich where he was attending a session of the board of supervisors, of which body he is a member.

   Upon Mr. Dailey's return to the market he was told of the condition of his beef and he at once took Dr. Weaver (who is also a skilled physician) to the slaughter house to examine the beef.

   In an interview with a representative of the DEMOCRAT Dr. Weaver said: "I found a small abscess on the liver filled with innocent pus. The skin surrounding the abscess was not broken and the meat looked bright and healthy. I told Mr. Dailey I could not see any danger in selling the meat and he did so.''

   The meat was mostly sold in Oxford and on the country roads about McDonough. At this time Dr. Blair, the health officer, was absent, but upon his return Saturday evening he was told of what had been done and at once dispatched a man to the slaughter house to secure the liver, which he did. Dr. Blair in conversation with the DEMOCRAT representative said.

   '' I found a good-sized abscess on the liver, which had been filled with pus." The doctor had the "corpse," as he termed it, in the parlor and the newspaper man was allowed to examine the diseased organ.

   For several days the case has been on trial before Justice Huntley of McDonough, and great interest is manifested in the case. It is said by some that the case will decide the supremacy of the two factions. This, however, cannot be accomplished without a severe struggle, as both physicians have many friends in that locality. Loomis & Follett are attorneys for The People and Stratton and Annis for the defense.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.

   Dispatches from many points in this country say that companies are being formed to take part in the Cuban war. There are so many men out of employment in the U. S. that most any sort of a job is welcomed and then, too, many patriotic Americans heartily sympathize with the insurrectionists and would be glad to bear arms in their behalf.

   Almost every one praises President Cleveland's message in so far as it speaks of the Cuban situation. While every American heartily sympathizes with the Cubans, it is not for the United States to interfere and take the chances of a big war because her people sympathize with the rebels. This country can afford to wait certainly until there is reasonable excuse for interference. The message is long and probably many people will not read it through because of its length, but it is well worth reading.

   President [elect] McKinley will need robust health and strength to stand the immense pressure which the office seekers are already bringing to bear on him. Nearly every republican in the state of Ohio is said to be clamoring for an office and Mr. McKinley has gone to Chicago in the hope of securing a few days' rest from the importunities of home office seekers. There are said to be several thousand men who "first discovered McKinley" and these fellows all insist on being taken care of. Many new offices will have to be created in order to care for one in a hundred of these people, but the republican party is entirely competent for the work.

HERE AND THERE.

Old newspapers for sale at this office.

   Clothier F. Daehler has a change of advertisement on our fourth page.

   Cortland merchants have a large number of fine holiday displays in their windows.

   A large crowd of people attended Daniels' dance at the armory last Saturday night.

   Hotel DeRuyter at DeRuyter has been purchased by Wm. Yager and John D. Tobin of Cuyler.

   The popular melodrama entitled "Hands Across the Sea," will be given in the opera house to-morrow night.

   The Manhattan club enjoyed a dance in Empire hall last Friday night. Daniels furnished excellent music.

   That mouldy chestnut, the "Industrial Edition," has bobbed up again and is on sale at the Standard office.

   The Syracuse Courier issued a handsome Holiday number of 24 pages last Saturday. It was a fine piece of work.

   We are in receipt of a bound copy of six of Hon. Chauncey M. Depew's latest and best addresses. It will be preserved.

   The Empire State Telephone and Telegraph Co. have put in an additional copper metallic circuit between Cortland and Syracuse.

   The Traction Co. are fitting up car No. 8 in fine shape, and it will soon take the place of No. 7. It is being vestibuled [enclosed] and double motors put on.

   When the D. L. & W. pay car went over this division Tuesday the men received their pay in gold. This is the first time the company has paid in gold in five years.

   The regular monthly mothers meeting (north) will be held at the home of Mrs. A. Dickerson, 45 Maple ave., Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 3 o'clock P. M. Subject—"Temperance."

   Fields & Hanson's "Drawing Cards" gave a splendid entertainment to a small audience at the opera house Wednesday evening. Fine tumbling, dancing and new jokes were features.

   The subscribers of the DEMOCRAT will receive a handsome calendar with their paper on New Year's day. Send in a new subscription now and secure one. They are given only to subscribers.

   Some improvements have been made in the lockup at the police station. You will have an excellent opportunity and plenty of time to note the same when run in by either of our gentlemanly protectors.

   Burglars made an attempt to enter Churchill's grocery store on North Main- st. last Friday night. They scraped the putty from a glass in the rear door but were evidently frightened away before they could enter.

   While engaged in sawing wood with a buzz saw last Saturday morning, Eugene D. Ryan, a prominent citizen of Virgil, had his skull crushed by a flying stick. Dr. Emory of Virgil and Dr. Dana of Cortland were called.

   Mrs. David Benham who resides at No. 7 North-ave. was last evening thrown down and run over by a wagon which was being driven from Railroad-st onto Main by two women. Mrs. Benham is quite an old lady and seemed quite badly injured in the left arm and both feet, though she would not allow a physician to be called at the time. Some china Christmas presents which she was carrying home were broken and a bag of coffee was broken on the pavement. The unknown would-be-ladies never stopped to ascertain the extent of the injuries they had caused.

   A law enacted in this state last winter, requires that after January 1st next, all brooms used in the public schools of the state shall be purchased from those made in the several state prisons. So, we suppose, when the country school marm asks for a new broom, the trustee is expected to hitch up his team and start for the nearest state prison to get her one.

   A sneak thief is operating in this manner: He visits houses where he knows the man of the house is out and informs the lady that he is from a certain jewelry shop and has been sent by the proprietor, upon request of her husband, to secure her watch and jewelry to be cleaned and repaired. If the woman is not sharp enough to see through the trick the jewelry disappears. It is a very old scheme and a palpable one, but it is worked successfully year after year.