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| Webb Cook Hayes, medal of honor recipient for action in the Philippines in 1899. |
The Cortland Democrat, Friday, August 5, 1898.
ADVANCE IN PORTO RICO.
Four Cities Captured Without Firing a Shot at the Enemy.
PONCE, Porto Rico, Aug. 1—Without seeing or hearing anything of the enemy the advance guard of General Henry's division, which landed at Guanica on Tuesday, arrived here July 29, taking, en route the cities of Yauco, Tallaboa, Sabana Grando and Penulas. Attempts by the Spaniards to blow up bridges and otherwise destroying the railroad between Yauco and Ponce failed, only a few flat cars being burned. Our troops have fired up the locomotives and are now operating the road from end to end, carrying supplies, messages and men.
At Yauco the Americans were welcomed in an address made by the Alcalde, and a public proclamation was issued, dated, "Yauco, Porto Rico, United States of America, July 27."
Major Webb Hayes of the Sixth Ohio, son of former President Hayes, hauled up the flag on the palace amid cheers from the populace. The people seemed really glad that the Americans were here; but they fear an uprising of the natives in the interior who, it is asserted, will rob, kill and destroy property in revenge for many years of Spanish misrule. General Henry has made a report to the effect to General Miles and advises that a guard be left to protect the captured cities. The empty transports have left for Tampa.
A corrected list of the injured in the first days battle at Guanica follows. All the injured belong to the Sixth Massachusetts:
Captain Edward J. Gihon, shot in left hip.
Private James Drummond, Company K, shot twice in the neck.
Private Benjamin Bostick, Company K, shot in right shoulder.
Corporal William F. Carpenter, Company L, shot in the right hand.
Corporal Henry Gary, Company K, shot in the neck.
Sergeant George Carlton of Battery B, Fifth siege artillery, died July 29 from typhoid fever and was buried at once. This makes five deaths from that disease on the transport.
Private Draper, Company M, Sixth Massachusetts, has been promoted to a lieutenancy for gallantry in action. On Tuesday he led the final charge which drove back the Spaniards. He is the son of General William F. Draper, American ambassador to Italy.
When the news that Spain had consented to sue for peace was received by Major General Miles, he said he did not know what effect it would have on his expedition, but he proposed to push ahead and take San Juan pending orders from the president.
Outside of typhoid fever on the transports and in Guanica, the general health of the army continues excellent, and there has been no trace of yellow fever thus far.
OFFERS TO SURRENDER.
Terms on Which General Augusti is Willing to Capitulate.
LONDON, Aug. 2.—A dispatch from the Daily Mail from Hong Kong, dated Aug. 1, says: News has been received here from Manila that the American troops went to the assistance of the rebels, who had been expelled from their trenches by the Spanish troops. The latter retired before the American advance. The rebels have been shelling Manila from four guns on the south side of the city.
Admiral Dewey has received word from Captain General Augusti that he is willing to surrender as soon as he can do so honorably. It is believed that he will make only a show of resistance. Admiral Dewey expects to take the city without losing a single man. Should Dewey and Merritt begin attack Augusti will propose to capitulate on the following terms: Spanish troops to march out with the honors of war; the soldiers and officers permitted to return on parole to Spain, and an assurance to be given that the lives and property of Spaniards will be protected from native attack.
When the French warship Pascal arrived at Manila the other day she neglected to salute the American flag until reminded of the oversight by Admiral Dewey. The latter says the health of his men has never been better since they have been on the Asiatic station.
From Gold Fields.
Mr. Benjamin Dresser of Homer, N. Y., a former street car conductor, who went to Honduras with a party of gold seekers, arrived home Tuesday morning for a short visit. He has many long stories to tell and proudly exhibits a chunk of pure gold such as is found down there. This is the rainy season there and little work can be done for many weeks so he came here to pass the time. Their party are all well and healthy and expect to make large fortunes before another rainy season. The time so far has been largely spent in preliminary work. "Montana Joe," late of the Buffalo Bill show, is their guide.
Roller Mills Repairs.
The plant of the Wickwire Roller Mill Co. on Clinton-ave. is undergoing most extensive repairs. Grinding is suspended for several weeks, pending the placing of two large new water wheels and the enlargement of the mill race. An addition is to be built over the water and entirely new milling machinery will be put in, making the equipment equal to any in the country as far as ability to do good work is concerned.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.
THE CONSUMER PAYS.
War Taxes Are Passed Along Till the Burden Rests on His Shoulders.
Pass it on to the consumer. That is the rule with reference to tariff taxes. It is the rule also as far as this can be made so with reference to extraordinary taxes imposed for the purpose of the war. Somebody else must pay. It is required in the law, not that carriers shall stamp a bill of lading, but that they shall see that it is stamped and canceled. Shippers expected for a time that railroads would take the burden on themselves, but they do not propose to do so. They prefer to have the shipper pay. Some compromise may result, but the prospect is in this case, as in all cases, that the burden will be placed on the shoulders of the ultimate person.
Congress requires that sugar and oil refiners doing a business of over $250,000 shall be taxed annually one-quarter of 1 percentum on the gross amount on all receipts in excess of $250,000. But these companies will not pay the tax except in a formal way. They will, as they can readily do, increase the price of their products. The consumer must pay. So as to the beer tax. The brewer must settle with the government, but he has raised the price of beer to the retailer, who will probably not raise the price to the consumer, but will save himself by giving the customer more froth and less substance. Companies having parlor car or sleepers are required to pay a cent on each seat or berth sold and themselves to affix to the ticket the stamp representing the payment of the tax. It will be difficult for these companies to pass on this tax, inasmuch as their charge is now large and they cannot very well increase it. For the rest it will be the old story, the consumer will pay.
◘ The Canal Commission appointed by Gov. Black has completed its labors and the different members are preparing the report, which besides condemning the system of bidding for contracts adopted by Supt. Aldridge, recommends the expenditure of ten million dollars more on canal improvement. It may be that the people will authorize the expenditure of this vast sum, after the reckless manner in which nine million has been squandered, but it is a sure thing that they will see to it that someone else besides Black and Aldridge dispenses it.—Batavia Times.
◘ For some unaccountable reason the Governor has pardoned, or commuted, the sentence of Geo. W. Post, the notorious confidence man who was the pal of Buncoer O'Brien. He is one of the most dangerous crooks in the country and his release, which was done very quietly, astounds the general public. Can it be possible that such men have pulls? The wholesale pardoning of national bank wreckers by Pres. McKinley has been a scandalous feature of his administration, which was roundly denounced at the State bankers' convention at Niagara Falls, Friday.—Ontario Messenger.
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HERE AND THERE.
The Sparks one ring circus which exhibited in Cortland last Friday is well deserving of patronage.
The W. C T. U. did a thriving business serving meals in the lower floor of the Carpenter building yesterday.
Miss Lizzie Salisbury was treated to a very pleasant surprise at her home on Port Watson-st. Monday evening.
Burgess, the big clothier, has a new adv. this week. He always has a nobby line up-to-date and at right prices. Call on him.
Conductors and motormen have been serving long hours the last two days between the attractions at the park and the fair grounds.
The twenty-third annual picnic of the Hammond family will be held at the home of Henry Hammond in McGrawville, Friday, August 19, 1898.
L. A. Clapp, publisher of the Weekly Ithacan, and Miss Lillian M. DeVeber, were married at Old South church, Newburyport, Mass., July 14.
The Marathon electric lighting system is now in the hands of David O'Connell, John O'Connell having retired from the company.—Marathon Independent.
Republican caucuses were held by the Saunders faction in Cortland county last Saturday evening. Their convention will be held in Taylor hall this afternoon.
A new stock yard has been built at the Cincinnatus station opposite the depot. It is proposed to provide shippers with every convenience at this station.—Cincinnatus Times.
John Courtney, Jr., purchased the F. A. Bickford double house on Orchard-st. at mortgage foreclosure sale by Dougherty & Miller, attorneys for Hector Cowan, for $1,095.
Proprietor McNett of the Palace Star laundry has just placed in position a new body ironer for shirts, dresses, etc., which not only increases his capacity but insures better work.
The Empire state telephone company is introducing in Canandaigua and other vicinity towns, a system of cheap telephone service. The "Home" telephone for local service costs only $12 per year.
Messrs. Bouton & Champlin the attorneys who argued Cortland county's claim against the state for our useless insane buildings, have received a check from the state treasurer for $4,750, the amount allowed.
On Sunday of last week, as Mr. and Mrs.
Irwin Wooster were driving near "Hannah's
Stump" in East Virgil, a mass of rock estimated to weigh about 3 tons
fell in the road just in front of them. Had it occurred one minute later they
would have been overwhelmed by it. The recent heavy storms are supposed to have
loosened it to fall.—Marathon Independent.
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