WATERS ARE DEADLY IN CUBA

1893 map of Cuba.

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, January 23, 1897.

WATERS ARE DEADLY.

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

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

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

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

GIVE AND TAKE.

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

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

Dr. L. T. White.

DR. L. T. WHITE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. Webb Ill.

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

Trolley car No. 18 at McGraw Corset plant.

TWO YEARS AGO.

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

Riley Hammond Dead.

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

HILLIGUS & WEATHERWAX

Have Purchased Reid's Chicago Market and Taken Possession.

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

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

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

BREVITIES.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

McGRAWVILLE.

Crisp Local Happenings at the Corset City.

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

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

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

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

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

[McGrawville] Academy Notes.

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

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

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

   Pearl Monroe of Solon visited the academic department Thursday.

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

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