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Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, February 25, 1899.
GEN. GOMEZ IN HAVANA.
Fourth Anniversary of the Cuban Struggle.
CITY WILDLY ENTHUSIASTIC.
Havana Had Never Seen Anything Like It Before—The Town Gaily Decorated and the Streets Packed With Human Beings—No Disturbance Took Place.
HAVANA, Feb. 25.—The festivities in honor of the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the Cuban struggle for independence were most spontaneous and wildly enthusiastic. Havana had never seen anything like it before. The entrance of General Gomez into the city was the principal feature. The whole town was decorated, and the streets were packed with a crowd twice as large as that which turned out at the Garcia funeral.
At 12:30 o'clock General Gomez left Cerro, the suburb from which the march was to be made, with a procession in the following order of formation: The band of the Seventh regular regiment, mounted, playing the Cuban hymn and national airs; Company L of the Seventh United States cavalry, the staff of General Gomez, with escort; General Mayia Rodriguez and staff; General Maximo Gomez, upon whose right was Major General Ludlow, the members of Major General Ludlow's staff; then a great number of Cuban generals and officers, some mounted and some in carriages; and finally, 2,000 Cuban cavalry and infantry.
As General Gomez passed, the crowds went wild with vivas, hats were flung in the air, and women showered flowers on all sides. He bowed and raised his hat incessantly, as the crowds struggled together to get near his horse and clung to the animal's sides as long as possible.
The procession stopped frequently filing into the main streets of the city passing Central Park and arriving at the Palace at 2:30. The Prado and other avenues were lined with patriotic clubs, taking up various positions of vantage, and then joining the procession as it passed on from the palace, from a balcony of which it was reviewed by General Gomez.
Once at the Palace, the Cuban commander-in-chief was welcomed by Senor Frederico Mora, the civil governor; Mayor Perfecto Lacosta, the members of the city council, the Junta Patriotica, the members of the assembly, the secretaries, officials of all classes and numerous patriotic clubs. The palace was beautifully decorated, and all previous efforts in the display of banners and bunting were surpassed by the almost endless showing of silk embroidered standards and flags, hundreds of which were carried by Havana's daughters.
Following the procession were many private carriages, filled with women, representing the best society, some allegorically dressed and others waving flags. The Cuban bands played the Cuban national hymn, varying this with "Dixie," "The Star Spangled Banner," "The Stars and Stripes Forever," and popular American marches.
There were many allegorical floats expressing the friendship between Cuba and the United States. Two attracted particular attention, each drawn by three yokes of oxen. One represented the Cuba of yesterday—a woman standing with manacled hands, a broken wheel barrow and other signs of desolation at her feet, the other, the Cuba of today—a woman under a palm, smiling and surrounded by many evidences of prosperity. The contrast was very effective and everywhere applauded.
A handsome carriage containing ladies, and decorated with large Spanish, American and Cuban flags draped together, with white ribbons and bearing the legend, "Unity, Peace and Concord," was vociferously cheered. Still another float represented a Cuban woman holding an American flag, with the shattered crown of Spain at her feet.
Many Dominican flags were shown and there was one representative float in honor of the native country of Gomez.
No fewer than 25,000 people were in line, requiring three hours to pass a given point. The horses of the Cuban cavalry are scrawny and ill-fed, and the cavalrymen are clad in a vague Cuban uniform. All carried Remington carbines, with nondescript bundles of clothing and bedding. They marched in line of twos. The infantry occasionally kept step, and as they passed the palace presented arms. Most of them carried Cuban flags stuck in their rifles.
The enthusiasm of the crowd was directed to General Gomez and certain well known commanders, rather than to the troops themselves. As compared with the way the American populace welcomes back soldiers—the men who have done most and suffered most—the Cuban troops seemed neglected.
After the review at the palace General Gomez, accompanied by his staff, proceeded to El Yededo to visit Governor General Brooke. Last evening he attended the charity ball at the Tacon theater.
OREGON AT MANILA.
Navy Department Makes Some Explanation For Dewey's Request.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.—The cabinet gave some attention to Dewey's cable message relative to the political importance of sending the Oregon at once to Manila. The conclusion reached was that too much importance should not be attached to it; that Dewey wants the big ship to influence the Filipinos through fear. Secretary Long when asked for an explanation of the reference to political reasons in the dispatch said:
"I am sure that it has no international significance. Probably he wanted a fine ship there as the American commissioners are about due and it will give weight to the American representations."
It is suggested from other naval sources that Dewey wants the Oregon to release a number of the smaller ships of the fleet for other work. He has been planning a tour among the other islands than Luzon with the purpose of establishing the authority of the United States among them. It is also necessary to establish a close blockade to prevent the insurgents from receiving supplies.
These projects require for their execution a number of ships. Dewey cannot spare them at present, but when the Oregon gets into Manila harbor she will be sufficiently formidable to insure the protection of the entire harbor in conjunction with the two big double-turreted monitors Monterey and Monadnock. The remainder of the fleet then will be free to carry out the projects.
While these three armored ships are lying in Manila bay there is no fear that any force can enter or pass out without their consent.
QUIET IN MANILA.
Threat to Burn the Town Was Not Carried Out by the Rebels.
MANILA, Feb. 25.—Despite the threat of the Filipinos to burn the business center, the inhabitants of Manila were not disturbed last night. There was not a single incident worth recording from the time when the streets were cleared until day dawned this morning.
Everything was equally quiet along the line outside, except for occasional volleys from bunches of the enemy at various points.
The enemy were most active along General King's and General Ovenshine's line from the beach to Pasig; but a few volleys of musketry, supplemented by shells from the Buffalo, effectually quieted them.
The foreign consuls met to confer regarding commercial interests, but the result of their deliberations has not been communicated, it is understood, to the American authorities. The British consul was not present at the conference.
The shooting of two Englishmen and of Mr. Argentine, manager of the Andrews cotton mill at Tondo on Wednesday, is generally regretted, but it is admitted that this was quite unavoidable. Instead of remaining in the stone basement during the excitement occasioned by the fires in the vicinity, the trio leaned from an upper window. Their white suits attracted the attention of the American soldiers who, believing them to be natives firing from the windows, shot all three. Mr. Argentine is dead. C. F. Simpson is fatally wounded and T. Haslem slightly.
By permission of the authorities a party of blue jackets is landed every evening from the British cruiser Narcassus to act as a special fire brigade for wetting down the consulate and banks, as a precaution against incendiarism.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
The Visayan's Overtures.
The raising of the American flag by the local authorities of Negros, and the visit of commissioners from that island to General Otis, are incidents of great importance in our occupation of the Philippines. Panay, Negros and Cebu constitute the principal islands of the Visayan group. Their inhabitants number about a million and a half, Panay having about 800,000, Negros 250,000 and Cebu 400,000. Iloilo, the principal port of Panay, is held by General Miller, and serious trouble with the people of the island is not apprehended. The Negrotians accept voluntarily and cordially American rule and bring to General Otis assurance that the inhabitants of Cebu are ready to do likewise.
The Negros commission is headed by the president of the native government, Senor Laxson. Its coming to Manila was a voluntary movement, after first waiting on General Miller at Iloilo, informing him of its purpose and desire for American protection, and returning to the capital of Negros and raising the American flag. It is Senor Laxson who gives assurances of the Cebus' friendly attitude. He tells General Otis that if desired "an army of 100,000 men can be raised in the Visayan Islands to assist the Americans against the Tagals"—the Filipinos of Aguinaldo.
The sincerity of the Negros commissioners is not doubted by the Americans at Manila. There is in the history of the islands reason for the refusal of the Visayans to join Aguinaldo. Conflicts have raged between them and the Tagals. The latter have been wont to claim precedence in affairs because of their greater numbers, and when Aguinaldo sought Visayan assistance in warring upon the Americans it was refused by Negros and Cebu, and barely assented to by the authorities of Panay.
The inhabitants of Negros are of the most enlightened in the Philippine archipelago. Considering its size—2,300 square miles—this island is regarded as the richest in the group in agricultural products. Sugar and tobacco culture employs the greater number of its people. Negros is separated from Panay by eight to ten miles of water, Cebu and Negros by a little broader water stretch. They are the important members of the Visayan group, and the acceptance by their inhabitants of American sovereignty will constitute a big advance toward pacification and adjustment in the Philippines. The Negros commissioners, besides offering to help the Americans with fighting men to oppose the Tagals, pledge their influence "with the people of the other islands in behalf of American rule."
◘ The court of appeals of New York, having denied a new trial to Mrs. Martha J. Place, the condemned murderess, she will be put to death in March unless the governor pardons her, and the hope of such a pardon is slight, for the governor has stated that he believes in the execution of the law irrespective of sex. The attempt to put the warden of Sing Sing prison on the side of sentimentality by making him say that if he had to execute a woman he would resign first has been met by a common sense answer from the warden. "I am here to execute the law," he said, "not to interpose my feelings in the way of it."
THE CARRIAGE COUNTY.
Notes in the Hub, the Trade Paper of Carriage Builders.
The Hub, the trade paper of carriage builders, for March has the following items that will interest Cortland county readers:
W. T. Smith, superintendent of the Keator & Wells wholesale carriage factory, says their trade has been exceptionally good and the spring promises continued brisk business.
Cortland Wagon Co.'s 1899 catalogue contains a number of catchy designs which are proving excellent sellers. Their large factory is crowded with work in course of construction, which is being built on orders and for stock.
Wallace & Hout, proprietors of the new Cortland Specialty Co., are starting out with fine prospects of success. Will Hout hopes to pay his old friends a personal visit ere long.
Climax Welding Compound Co. is kept "on the jump" to supply their demand. Business is even better than last year.
The Homer Wagon Co., Homer, N. Y., are making a specialty of light delivery wagons, one of which is illustrated in their advertisement this month. Their advertisement is good reading for the dealer who handles this class of wagons.
CORTLAND WINS AGAIN.
Normal Girls Secure a Game From the Oswego Girls.
The Cortland and Oswego Normal [School] basketball teams, both composed of ladies, met in a game at the gymnasium at the Cortland Normal at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon and the result was a victory for the Cortland team by the score of 10 to 7. In the first half each team scored two goals making the score in the end of the first half 4 to 4. Both goals for Cortland were thrown by Miss Park. In the beginning of the second half Cortland made three rapid goals. Oswego got one more goal and added one more to the score through a foul by Cortland.
Prohibition Caucus.
The Prohibition village caucus will be held in Collins hall on Monday evening at 8 P. M.
A. FROST, JR., Chairman of Com.
Death of Mrs. Tisdale.
Mrs. Dorliska Tisdale, mother of Hon. Wayland D. Tisdale and of Mrs. Lucian Hale of Cortland, died at her home, 123 Port Watson-st., in this village at 6:30 o'clock this morning at the age of 87 years, 4 months and 19 days. For several months her naturally strong constitution had been breaking down though she had no particular disease and no especial illness.
Mrs. Tisdale was among the oldest residents of those native to this county. She was a daughter of Loren Blodgett, who was one of the first settlers at Blodgett Mills and who built the mills there in the early years of the century. She was born in Blodgett Mills in 1811. In 1832 she was married to Alonzo Tisdale of the same place, and that continued to be their home till 1851 when they moved to Cortland. Mr. Tisdale died in 1865. They had four children all of whom are living: Hon. Wayland D. Tisdale and Mrs. Lucian Hale of Cortland, Mrs. A. T. Stone of Binghamton and Mrs. C. A. Hinman of Baltimore, Md. Of her fathers family only one survives—her brother, Mr. Hiram C. Blodgett of 113 Port Watson-st.
Mrs. Tisdale was a lady of strong character and a decided mind. She was respected by all who knew her, and beloved by a large circle of friends. She had for years been a loyal and active member of the First Baptist church. The funeral will be held at the house on Tuesday at 1:30 P. M.
Death of Mr. McMahon.
Mr. Richard McMahon died at his home in Cortland last night of heart trouble with complications at the age of 60 years. He had not been in good health all winter, but had been confined to the bed but a single week. He is survived by his wife and by five children: Mrs. DeWitt Howard, Mrs. Thomas E. Courtney, Miss Mamie McMahon, Mr. Thomas McMahon of Homer and Mr. Richard McMahon. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 o'clock at the house and at 9:30 at St. Mary's church.
BREVITIES.
—It is now time for stories of robins and new maple sugar.
—New display advertisements to-day are—F. E. Brogden, Hair Tonic, page 7.
—Millard Crane has sold one of his Siberian bloodhounds to Homer parties.—Moravia Register.
—Rev. F. W. Davis, missionary from China, will preach at the Congregational church Sunday morning.
—W. J. Roche of Scott reports that he has sold one carload of cabbage at $21 per ton—the highest price yet reported to have been received.
—The subject of Dr. Houghton's sermon at the First M. E. church to-morrow evening will be "Gov. Roosevelt's Test of Practical Christianity."
—The second trial of Frank N. Sheldon of Cayuga county will begin at Auburn next Monday. The death [of his wife] occurred on April 30, 1896. Sheldon was tried, convicted and sentenced, but on appeal the decision was set aside, [and] a new trial was ordered.
—Cortlandville lodge, No. 476, F. & A. M., has received and accepted an invitation to visit Dryden lodge next Wednesday evening, March 1. All members wishing to go are requested to meet at the Cortland House at 5 o'clock on that afternoon. The trip will be made overland.
—The recent blizzard put a quietus on the egg crop and the hens have struck. The result is that the price of eggs has taken a decided jump. Two weeks ago they were down to 18 and 19 cents. Now they are up to 25 cents at some stores, and perhaps higher at others. Ithaca reports eggs at 28 cents with the price climbing. A dispatch in The STANDARD from Pittsburg yesterday shows the price there 40 cents per dozen with the prospect that it will reach 60 cents before Easter.
Obituary.
Thomas A. McDowell was born June 24, 1815, at Warwick, Orange county, N. Y. Dec. 3, 1840, he married Martha H. Wilson of Coleville, N. J., settling at Mt. Hope, Orange county. At that place four children were born to them: Emily F., who married J. Elton Bedell; Mary, who died in childhood; Augusta J., who married G. Edward Coon, and Whitmore L. B. McDowell.
In 1851 they moved to Freetown, Cortland Co., where his wife died Feb. 6, 1855. Oct. 21, 1856, he married Rachel Lincoln, Moravia, Cayuga Co. From there, in 1866 he moved to the farm on which his son now resides. In 1885 he built the house in which he lived until his death, which took place Saturday, Feb. 18, 1899, in his 84th year. In his youth he united with the Presbyterian church, of which he remained a faithful and consistent member until his death. He was a man of sterling integrity, sound judgment and good education, being a teacher in his early days for many years. A true friend, a loving husband and kind father, and he has come down to his grave as a shock of corn fully ripe for the Master's garner. He leaves a wife, two children and many friends to mourn his loss.
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