The Cortland Democrat, Friday, February 10, 1899.
SUPERVISORS TO DEFEND.
Do Not Peaceably Submit to Standard Desire to Mandamus.
Pursuant to call, the board of supervisors convened at 11 o'clock last Monday. The clerk read the summons and complaint requiring them to show cause at Binghamton on Tuesday why a peremptory mandamas should not be issued requiring them to reconsider their action in giving the session laws [for paid publication] to the Homer Republican. The document was very voluminous and was to the effect that the Standard is the only Republican paper in the county and that, according to deponent's guess, the circulation of the [Homer] Republican is too small to allow it to be entitled to any consideration. After the reading, a motion prevailed that the chairman appoint a committee of three, to recommend to the board, council to represent them at Binghamton and he named Messrs. Bennett, [DeDong] and Hunt. This committee later named Messrs. Dougherty & Miller who had previously represented Stevens & Danes of the Republican. The sentiment of the board, with the exception of Mr. Wallace, was unanimously in favor of standing by their previous action and Chairman Hammond, Clerk Seymour and Mr. Bennett were appointed a committee to see that it was properly defended in court, wherever necessary.
On Tuesday the committee and attorney N. L. Miller went to Binghamton, the Standard being represented by B. T. Wright and O. U. Kellogg. The argument was made by Mr. Kellogg for plaintiff and Mr. Miller for defendant. Judge Mattice reserved decision.
THE BIG FAIR.
C. A. A. Hall Thronged Every Night—Big Attractions.
The Base Ball Fair is apparently panning out in good shape. The stage attractions every evening are all that could be asked and that for to-night will eclipse all the others. To-morrow night the many remaining articles will be auctioned off and the season ticket stubs will be drawn to determine the owner of the elegant $50 parlor suite donated by Beard & Peck, and the couch donated by O'Leary & McEvoy will be awarded and the most popular fire company as determined by the voting contest will be awarded to-morrow night.
From a large number of applications to be manager of the Cortland base ball team the directors last Saturday signed H. D. Ramsey or Paterson, N. J. He for the past two seasons managed the Canandaigua team and each time landed the pennant. To him entirely will be left the makeup of the team and Cortland people may rest assured that the men will be all that could be asked and that they will play ball every minute.
Mr. Ramsey came to Cortland Tuesday and is in attendance at the fair. He has a complete team picked out and their names will be announced as soon as they have all signed Cortland contracts. Fifteen men will be brought here and the best eleven retained.
No Sympathy For Polygamist.
ALBANY, Feb. 7.—In the assembly Mr. Trainor of New York called up his resolution relative to the unseating of Congressman-elect Roberts of Utah because of his identification with polygamy, and it was adopted by a viva voce vote.
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| Brig. Gen. Charles P. Eagan. |
EAGAN'S SENTENCE.
Dismissed From the Army but the President Commutes it to Suspension.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.—The president has caused to be promulgated the sentence in the case of Charles J. Eagan. The court martial sentence was dismissal from the army and the president has commuted this to six years' suspension from duty, which covers the remainder of the time prior to General Eagan's retirement In January, 1905.
The sentence of suspension according to the legal officers of the department does not deprive General Eagan of any part of his pay but as the sentence reads "without rank and duty" he loses his allowances which include commutation of quarters, rations and fuel and his horse allowance. This is quite a large financial item.
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| Gen. Nelson A. Miles. |
Washington Letter.
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6—Mr. Keegan, a representative of the International Mechanic's union, who was among those heard by the Senate committee on Education and Labor, on the eight hour bill, made some startling charges. He charged that the Cramp Shipbuilding Company and the Maxim Nordenfelt Gun company, being unable to fill at the price specified contracts for guns and gun carriages awarded them by the government, had had the work performed by government employes at the Washington Navy Yard and received in cash, the difference between the cost of making and the contract price. He charged that under arrangement specified, the Cramp company had received $17,000 as the difference between the cost of making the gun carriages and the contract price, and that the Maxim Nordenfelt Co. had received $2,400 each for guns which were made by government employes at a cost of $1,000 each, thus pocketing a profit of $1,400 on each gun without engaging in the work of making them. Senator Kyle was directed to personally investigate these charges.
The House Judiciary committee has reported a resolution declaring that Gen. Wheeler, Col. Campbell, Col. Colson, and Major Robbins vacated their seats in the House when they accepted commissions in the army. The attempt to have the committee take the same action in the cases of representatives who are members of several existing government commissions was a failure. The committee decided that congressmen may serve on civil commissions without forfeiting their seats.
Although the Republican House caucus decided not to try to push any financial legislation at this session, the extreme gold standard men are trying to force action on the Hill financial bill. A resolution has been offered fixing Feb. 14th. For voting on that bill, and pressure is being brought to bear on the committee on rules, to have that resolution reported back to the House.
Commissions in the cavalry branch of the regular army are vainly sought after by many West Pointers, but James Fuller McKinley, son of Abner, and nephew of the President, whose only experience consisted of a few weeks' service in the 8th Ohio volunteers, has been nominated to be a 2nd Lieutenant in the Cavalry branch of the regular army. The nomination is likely to be confirmed, simply because there is nothing against the young man personally, but all the same it ought not to be.
Senator Daniel's speech against it imperialism and expansion, which occupied three hours and a half, was a masterly argument for continuing in the steps of the founders of this government, and as an oratorical effort has not been surpassed this season.
Americans like fair play in a fight. Gen. Miles has stood up like a man and charged that contractors supplied our troops with embalmed beef, and offered to furnish proof of the charge. Secretary Alger and his gang are skulking around trying to stab Miles in the dark being afraid to have him court-martialed, because that would give him an opportunity to produce the proof he has of his charge. The report of the war investigating commission, now in Mr. McKinley's possession, is relied upon to give Miles several stabs. Mr. McKinley has been asked to remove Miles from the command of the army, but he is afraid to do so, because in that case, Miles would have a right to demand the cause, and if a cause were given to demand that a court-martial decide whether it be a just one.
A sneaky way of ousting Miles has been evolved by Alger. It is proposed to amend the Hull army bill by providing for a revival of the grade of Lieutenant General and then nominating Merritt, or some other Major General to the position. Merritt would not be much more satisfactory to Alger as commander of the army than Miles is, as his contempt for Alger which dates way back to Alger's court martial during the civil war, has never been concealed and their relations since Alger became secretary of war have been confined to strictly official matters. It looks as though the administration would be compelled to give Miles a chance to prove his charge, by ordering some sort of a military inquiry. Mr. McKinley is said to have promised that much.
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| William McKinley. |
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.
The Peace treaty [with Spain] was ratified Monday by a bare majority of one.
With the first gun fired last Saturday to subjugate the Filipinos, the name of William McKinley was taken from the list of possibilities for the Republican presidential nomination in 1900.
You now have a new excuse for licking revenue stamps. Secretary of War Alger and 27 members of the House and Senate committee on Military affairs with their families are going on a month's trip to and around Cuba, all of which will cost Uncle Sam only about $1,500 per day. Just notice if the next stamp you lick isn’t sweeter than those in the past.
Senator Gorman knew when he began his fight against the treaty that the securing of thirty-odd votes against the ratification of the treaty, would not permanently reject the treaty, because of the certainty of its commanding more than the necessary two thirds in the Senate of the next Congress; therefore it was unimportant whether he secured them or not. But he has accomplished the principal object for which be fought. The speeches made in the Senate have aroused the people of the country to the danger that lies in our permanent possession of the Philippines and made it certain that public opinion will prevent the carrying out of the imperial policy that has been buzzing in the heads of Mr. McKinley and some of his chief advisers. Mr. Gorman thinks that public opinion could not have been so speedily or so thoroughly aroused in any other way, as it has been by the fight he and those who acted with him have made. They were not strong enough in votes to amend the treaty, but the result shows that there are more ways than hanging to kill a dog. If imperialism hasn't been killed, it has been badly crippled.
Your Uncle William's War Investigating and Whitewashing commission have reported. Considering the manner in which evidence was taken, the report will have no effect upon the citizens of this country, other than to shield the really guilty parties. Alger the incompetent is mildly "criticized for lack of firmness in his administration" although no specific instance is given. Gen. Miles, as might be expected, is the man who "gets it," and his charges about embalmed beef are declared to be without foundation. "No chemicals," according to the commission, "were employed in the preparation of the canned meat, but the meat was unfit for use in the tropics, because of the climatic conditions, which made it unappetizing in appearance, though it was perfectly good except in those instances where the cans bad been accidentally punctured or imperfectly soldered, thus allowing the air to enter." Just picture to yourself some of that beef with the whiskers on and then think whether or not you would call it "perfectly good" for your own table. The Commission has obeyed orders, any way, and that is the important thing to Alger and McKinley.
PROPOSITIONS SUBMITTED.
To Be Voted For at the Town Meeting in Cortlandville Feb. 21.
A petition has been filed with Cortlandville Town Clerk H. H. Pudney providing for the submission of propositions according to Section 16 of the Liquor Tax Law to the voters of the town of Cortlandville for acceptance or rejection at town meeting on Feb. 21st. The four propositions will all appear on a single ballot. At the left of each proposition are two squares opposite one of them the word "yes," opposite the other the word "no." For an affirmative vote upon any of the four questions make a cross mark in the square after the word "yes." For a negative vote make a similar mark in the square following the word "no."
The propositions are as follows:
Number 1—Selling liquor to be drunk on the premises where sold—Shall any corporation, association, co-partnership or person be authorized to traffic in liquors under the provision of subdivision one section eleven of the liquor tax law in the town of Cortlandville?
Number 2—Selling liquor not to be drunk on the premises where sold—Shall any corporation, association, co-partnership or person be authorized to traffic liquor under the provisions of subdivision two of section eleven of the liquor tax law in the town of Cortlandville?
Number 3—Selling liquor as a pharmacist on physician's prescription—Shall any corporation, association, co-partnership or person be authorized to traffic in liquor under provision of subdivision three of section eleven of the liquor law in the town of Cortlandville?
Number 4—Selling liquor by hotel keepers —Shall any corporation association, co-partnership or person be authorized to traffic in liquors under subdivision one of section eleven of the liquor tax law as keeper of a hotel in the town of Cortlandville?
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HERE AND THERE.
Valentine day next Tuesday.
Base Ball Fair two more nights.
The Normal [School] opened for the spring term on Wednesday.
"Rip Van Winkle'' next Tuesday evening at Cortland opera house.
Dan Kernan gives an old-fashioned party at his hotel Monday night.
W. A. Stevens has gone to Syracuse to work for a large contractor in that city.
The Loyal Circle of King's daughters will meet with Mrs. J. E. Hyatt, 182 Main-st., at 8 P. M. to-day.
The Palace Star laundry is always in line. A new collar and cuff machine has been added which rounds all edges.
An excellent concert was given in the Y. M. C. A. rooms Monday evening by pupils from the Cortland Conservatory.
George Washington Roe and Miss Emma J. Ballard were married Monday at the parsonage by Rev. O. A. Houghton.
Finding himself a marked and shadowed man, the individual who stole a watch from Brogden's window, has returned it to its place.
Mrs. C. T. Peck entertained a company of about fifty ladies at 5 o'clock tea last Saturday. Progressive whist was the order of the evening.
Prof T. J. McEvoy delivered his illustrated lecture on "Cuba and the War" at Eriesville last Saturday evening and at Perryville on Monday.
The price of cows is picking up. At a recent auction in Homer a herd of over thirty, not fancy stock, simply the ordinary, prices averaged $50 a head.
D. W. Brown of Norwich has become associated with A. L. Gladding in the Cortland Steam laundry and the firm will be known as Gladding & Brown.
Martin's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" at the Opera house next Thursday evening. This is a first-class company and their performance is said to be one of the very best on the road.
M. H. Wiles, who formerly kept a grocery in the Sarson block and who has since been in similar business at Center Lisle has sold out and will operate a farm near McGrawville.
Messrs. Angell & McFall, who have conducted a grocery and meat business at the corner of Owego and Park-sts have dissolved partnership, Mr. Angell continuing the business.
Guess you will not question the fact that the old bear saw his shadow last week. After a snow storm which lasted nearly the entire 24 hours of Wednesday the mercury dropped to 20 below yesterday morning. Press dispatches say it is colder in Chicago than it has been before since 1872.
Dr Sunderlin, the veterinary who took up the practice of Dr. W. L. Baker, has disposed of the same to Dr. A Mitchell, a man of large experience in the business. His office is at Peck's livery on Port Watson-st.
Dancers are expected from all over Central New York to intend the cake walk and ball by colored people to be held in C A. A. hall next Tuesday evening, among whom will be the celebrated "Cal" Wagner of Binghamton.
The new Filzinger night lunch wagon will take up its position at the Sager corner for the first time to-morrow night. It was built in the shop of Allen & Chubb on Railroad-st. by Mr. A. B. Filzinger and is not only well made but is a beauty and very convenient as well.
On our third page will be found an original poem by a Cortland lady, who enjoyed the excursion given on July 24, 1897, by the Cortland C. M. B. A. As over a thousand people from this village and vicinity went to the Thousand Islands on that trip the incidents mentioned will recall many pleasant recollections.
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