SOUND ADVICE

Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, November 15, 1897.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

Sound Advice.

   The New York Sun gives some advice to New York City Republicans which is just as good for Republicans all over the state, and especially for Cortland county Republicans. The Sun says:

   There are in polities no bygones to be revenged; the present and the future, not the past, engage the attention of every wise and faithful politician. His enemies of yesterday may become his friends of today by pulling with him in present political harmony. The only thing to do now is to set to work to heal the wounds inflicted in the family scrap. Salt will not be rubbed into them by the regular organization. As we have said, it is the present rather than the past that the wise politician considers. In the natural course of events political emergencies will compel all sane Republicans to come together again before next autumn. Meantime the Bryanites are working harmoniously in their ceaseless maneuvering with reference to the great and general engagement in 1900, and their opponents must pursue the same strategy or be overwhelmed.

   From this time on the Republican who attempts to keep alive bitter feeling, or continue party divisions, or take revenge on party associates for past grievances should be regarded as a traitor to his party and treated accordingly. The past is past, and the sooner it is forgotten the better. If the future is to hold anything of value for the Republicans of this county, they must follow the advice which The STANDARD gave them before election, and get together. The man who does not see this truth and act upon it, is not fit for a leader and is worth very little as a follower. The rules of organization and apportionment adopted by the regular Republican county committee form a basis upon which all fair minded members of the party ought easily to act in harmony.

   Threats are already being made by some indiscreet persons that grievances and grudges growing out of this fall's campaign will be carried into the town elections next spring. Republicans ought not to forget that just such folly gave the Onondaga county board of supervisors to the Democrats a few years ago, cost the Republicans of the Onondaga and Cortland district a senator, cost the Republicans of the state control of the state senate, and resulted in the election of a Democratic United States senator. What are petty local grievances, what is any local ticket or candidate in comparison with such disasters? State senators and assemblymen are to be elected next fall who will choose a United States senator. Do Cortland county Republicans want to devote their energies to gratifying grudges when such issues are at stake?

   It is none too soon for Republican politicians to begin to think these matters over. The rank and file of the party will think them over and will decide for the general party interests, without regard to local, personal or factional grievances, and the men who try to keep open the old sores, or make new ones, will find themselves decidedly unpopular. Look at McKinley's majority in this little county of Cortland in 1896 and then at Wallace's this year, and consider what made the difference. Which are the more important, the local and personal grudges of 1896 or the great state and national interests of 1898 and 1900? This is something for both the regular and Independent Republican county committees to look at and look at seriously. Neither of them can afford to "get on a high horse" and sneer at or refuse to co-operate with the other in the interest of harmony. The vast majority of the Republicans of the county want an end of quarreling and divisions, and a beginning of union and concord. Who will be the first to extend the olive branch?

   ◘ The ruler of savage little Korea, who decided that the title of king was not large enough for his small greatness and accordingly named himself an emperor, has likewise made up his mind to change the name of his country. Although nobody outside Korea knew it, the name of Korea at home was Cho Sen. His majesty believes that the name Harn will suit the country of an emperor better than that of Cho Sen, and he has decreed that this it shall be. To outsiders it remains Korea.

   ◘ "The Monroe doctrine of the Americans is uncommon insolence toward the rest of the world," says Bismarck. Bismarck talking of insolence is a pretty picture.

YELLOW FEVER ANTIDOTE.

Transfusion of African Blood Said to Act as an Antitoxine.

   On the basic fact that the pure blooded African has absolute protection from yellow fever, Dr. A. R. Jenkins of Kentucky offers to the experts present in the local region of that disease this new treatment: They transfuse the blood of the colored man into patients suffering in the beginning stage with the severe form of fever as a yellow fever antitoxine.

   It may cure or immunize through the destruction of the yellow fever germs in the patient's system by the phagocytes and planocytes of the African's brood. It is almost certain that it is these organisms in the African's blood that protect him, acquired by ages of exposure to this disease.  

   Method.—A small rubber tube 20 inches long; a stopcock at each end; in the middle a small syringe bulb. Two blunt bevel ended canulas at each end complete the apparatus.

   Operation.—Fill the tube and bulb by immersing in warm salt solution 6 to 1,000, express all air and turn off stopcocks. Open vein in donor's arm near elbow; insert one canula filled with salt solution into the open vein, directing it down toward the hand. Open vein in patient's arm; insert canula directed toward body; turn on the stopcocks. This transfusion syringe must have no valves, the rubber tube being compressed on one aide while sucking blood and compressed on the other while injecting into the patient's veins. Absolutely no air must enter patient's veins. Several ounces of blood should be injected to be used in first stage of worst cases before necrosis of liver.

   The donating person should have the strongest characteristics of his race and would be better suited if he had repeatedly been exposed to the disease without having been infected.—Louisville Dispatch.

Capt. General Ramon Blanco.

CUBA SHORT OF FOOD.

Blanco Issues an Edict Directing Assistance to be Offered.

   HAVANA, Nov. 15.—The Gazette this morning publishes an edict of the governor general with respect to the supply of food to reconcentrados and the treatment of those discharged as cured from hospitals.

   It is stated that it is impossible to annul at once the edict of concentration, as most of those affected by it are homeless and destitute of all means of livelihood, so that their condition would be made worse by an immediate annulment. It is therefore necessary to "proceed with great care."

   Those having property are at liberty to return to the country districts after obtaining permits from the local authorities.

   Property owners are at liberty to provide themselves with the means of offence and to use the revolver and machete to protect themselves, provided they have previously obtained a license.

   Such reconcentrados as are absolutely destitute shall remain in the towns, under the protection of local bureaus of charity, assisted by a state fund.

   A junta of assistance will be formed at once, with branches in the principal towns under the direction of prominent people and "full protection will be extended to insurgents who surrender."

Consul Lee In Cuba.

   HAVANA, Nov. 15.—Consul General Fitzhugh Lee and Walter B. Barker, United States consul at Sagua La Grande, arrived Sunday afternoon on the Ward line steamer Segurancia. They were welcomed by the consular officials and a large company of friends.

   The insurgents dynamited a train on the line to Sancti Spiritus. Several cars were demolished, but fortunately only two persons were injured.

   The insurgents attempted to enter the town of San Juan Yeras, province of Santa Clara. They succeeded in reaching the outskirts, but according to the official account, the garrison repelled them, killing eight, whose bodies were left in the streets. Several of the inhabitants were also wounded.

EXAMINING OUR FORTS.

Emissaries of the Spanish Government in this Country.

   FORT SMITH, Ark., Nov. 15.—A young Spaniard, who for the past few years has resided in this city, is responsible for the statement that two Spanish spies or emissaries of the Spanish government were in Fort Smith last Friday. The young man claims to have conversed with the two visitors. He says the spies are traveling all over the United States inspecting the forts and gathering statistics and data that would be of great value to their government in case of war with the United States.

BOLD ROBBERY.

Emory Bowdish Relieved of Money on His Own Doorstep.

   Mr. Emory Bowdish of 149 Groton-ave., Cortland, had an experience Saturday night which he will not care to repeat. He says that he went home from spending the evening downtown, accompanied by a neighbor, William Gray. On the way home they noticed that they were followed closely by a young man, who stopped at Townley-st , while Mr. Bowdish and Mr. Gray went to their homes.

   As Mr. Bowdish was entering the back door at his house, he says he was accosted by the stranger, who on reaching him at the steps thrust his hands into Mr. Bowdish's trouser pockets, ripping one of them open and securing a purse containing $7. Mr. Bowdish at once seized hold of the highwayman and gave him a severe drubbing on the head until he threw the purse back and was released. He disappeared in the darkness and when Mr. Bowdish examined his purse he found the money missing.

   Mr. Gray had by this time reached the scene, but the thief had escaped. Mr. Bowdish is sure he knows who the wayfarer was, and this morning swore out a warrant before Justice Dowd and placed it in the bands of Constable Fred Bowker, but the arrest has not yet been made.

PLAYED A TIE GAME.

Normals Gave Their Mansfield Opponents a Hard Tussle.

   The Cortland Normal football team arrived home Saturday night at 8:30 feeling very much elated over their game with the Mansfield, Pa., Normal school team. The Mansfield team is a very strong one and has not been scored against this season till it ran against the Cortland Normals.

   It was 1:35 P. M. when the Cortlands came on the field closely followed by Mansfield. Cortland won the toss and chose the north goal giving Mansfield the ball. Mansfield kicked off to Wilcox, who advanced the ball fifteen yards, tackled by Reynolds. Cortland makes gain through left side of line. Stull is hurt and Gibson takes his place at left guard. The ball is steadily advanced by Cortland till given to Mansfield on a quarterback run.

   Mansfield gains ten yards, then loses the ball on downs. Again the Normals plow through the line, but the ball is again given to Mansfield on a quarterback run. Three times during the game the Normals were compelled to give up the ball on this quarterback trick. The referee ruled that the quarterback must not run with the ball. The ball changed hands rapidly and is pushed to Cortland's three-yard line. Mansfield tries right side, no gain. Then tries left side. Robinson breaks through and tackles for a loss of five yards and the ball. For the remainder of the half, the ball is in Cortland's possession and is carried by line kicking and end runs to Mansfield's three-yard line. One more down would have taken it over, but time was called and the first half was over. Score, Cortland 0, Mansfield 0.

   Second half—Wilcox kicks off. Ball is returned ten yards. Mansfield changes her tactics and plays guards back for good gains. With the ball in Cortland's twenty-yard line Reynolds on a double pass circles right end for a touchdown, no [field] goal. Score, Cortland 0, Mansfield 4.

   Wilcox kicks off. Cortland now plays great ball and Wilcox, Robinson and Maycumber take turns in making good gains. The ball is on Mansfield's ten-yard line. Robinson takes the ball three yards, fumbles, but Maycumber catches up the ball and like a flash crosses the line for a touchdown. Robinson fails to kick the goal. Score, Cortland 4, Mansfield 4.

   Robinson cannot be blamed for not making the goal. The ball used was old, out of shape and soft. With a good ball the goal would have been easy for him, and the score 5 to 4 in Cortland's favor.

   With two minutes to play Mansfield kicks off. Cortland plays fast and carries the ball into Mansfield's territory, when time is called.

   Cortland would have made another touchdown but for the crowd on the field. Robinson took the ball around left end and with a clear field it looked like a touchdown, but a little child was in his way and to save this child Robinson stopped. It was a heroic deed for had be continued the child must have surely been badly hurt.

   The boys were well treated and had a fine time. Robinson played the game of his life. In fact, the boys all played well.

   The lineup was as follows:

   A return game may be played here on Thanksgiving day. If so, it will be a hot one, as the teams are evenly matched.

"A Railroad Ticket."

   "A Railroad Ticket," termed Blaney's best and headed by Burt Haverly and Laura Biggar, assisted by a retinue of high grade comedy experts, will be the attraction at Cortland Opera House next Thursday evening. The enormous success of this brilliant farce for the past five years can only be accounted for through the fact of its seeming to be just the sort of performance the general public most desires. It is cleverly written, bright and possible, and contains a plot that permeates its three enjoyable acts. Vocally, the company is unusually strong, and a succession of the newest gems of song will be introduced. Prices 25, 50 and 75 cents. Sale at Rood's Tuesday at 2:30 P. M.

BREVITIES.

After the game is over,

After the field is clear,

Straighten my nose and shoulder,

Help me find my ear!

   —Lincoln J. Carter's new play "Under the Dome" will be seen at the Opera House on Thursday evening. Dec. 9.

   —Dr. O. A. Houghton, D. D., pastor of the First M. E. church, will preach at South Cortland next Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock.

   —New display advertisements to-day are—A. S. Burgess, Clothing, page 4; T. P. Bristol, Fine Clothing, page 8; F. E. Brogden, Wanted, page 8.

   —The samp and milk supper in Grand Army hall Saturday night by the Woman's Relief corps was largely attended, and the net receipts were nearly $20.

   — F. G. Higgins' coal and wood yard, Brayton Bros.' flour and feed store and the Erie & Central New York R. R. junction have been connected with the telephone exchange.

   —Mrs. Marietta R. Richardson died Sunday morning at her residence, 104 River-st., at the age of 79 years and 8 months. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon, interment at Cortland Rural cemetery.

   —All members who have not contributed canned fruit or jelly for the Oxford home are requested to bring their contributions to the meeting of the Woman's Relief corps to-morrow afternoon that they may be forwarded at once.

   —The remains of Edward S. Van Valen, who died in Syracuse Friday, were brought to Cortland this morning and met by Undertaker Elmer Bangs at the

10 o'clock train, from which they were taken directly to the Cortland Rural cemetery for interment.

    —A regular meeting of W. C. T. U. will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 2:45 P. M. Consecration service and business' meeting will be followed by reports from the national convention held in Buffalo, Oct. 20-Nov. 8. All interested friends are most cordially invited to be present.

   —Martin V. Strait of Elmira, twice convicted of the murder of his wife, has succeeded in getting a new trial. There has also been a change of venue, and the case will be tried in Tompkins county. It is expected to come on at Ithaca in March, 1898, before Judge Walter Lloyd Smith.

    —A Sayre woman, who was arrested for riding a wheel without a light, told Justice Murray that the oil was out of her lamp. "So you are one of the foolish virgins who neglected to put oil in your lamp,'' said the judge. "I am not a foolish virgin," was the indignant reply. "I am a married woman with five children." And she was discharged.