WAR NEARING AN END, BOSTON HARDY, AND TEACHERS' INSTITUTE CONTINUED

 

Emilio Aguinaldo.

Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, May 19, 1899.

WAR NEARING AN END.

War Department Officials of That Belief.

AGUINALDO WILL SURRENDER.

His Forces So Demoralized by the Persistent Advance of the Americans That They Are Ready to Accept Peace on the Best Terms They Can Obtain.

   WASHINGTON, May 19.—War department officials are firmly convinced that the end of the insurrection in the Philippines is at hand and that the representatives of the insurgent cabinet and of Aguinaldo, who are to meet General Otis, will succumb to the inevitable and surrender. Their forces, it is said at the department, evidently are so demoralized by the persistent advance of the Americans that they are ready to accept peace on the best terms they can obtain. Driven northward to the foothills of the mountains, as they have been, their fleeing and scattered forces disintegrated and disheartened, no longer can be made to face our victorious advance.

   Less than a week ago, General Luna was reported just north of San Fernando, where General MacArthur's troops are concentrated, and in the neighborhood of Bacolor, with about 9,000 rebels. Now about 2,500 men have withdrawn to Tarlac, over 20 miles north of San Fernando. It is probable that the remainder of this force moved east and joined the main body of the insurgents which abandoned San Isidro and fled northward to the point from which Aguinaldo is now sending his commissioners to sue for peace.

   If this is a ruse to gain time, which none of the officials at the war department believe, it will avail them nothing, as the Americans will utilize the period during the negotiations in reconnoitering the country ahead of them, preparatory to the resumption of operations the minute the negotiations fail.

   The dispatch of two battalions of the Twenty-third infantry to Jolo, the principal town in the Sulu archipelago, is the fourth military expedition detached from the main body of our troops at Manila. The Sulu archipelago is a group of 150 small islands extending in the form of a crescent, like the Alsutian islands south of the Philippines. There are no insurgents, as far as known, in the Sulu group. The population of the islands consists of Aboriginies, Chinese traders, and negroes.

   There is no absolute information at the war department concerning the present strength of the American forces under MacArthur, Lawton and Noble, which have been operating against the insurgents north of Manila. The number of men if each organization were up to its maximum strength would be 16,500, but it is doubtful if their strength totals 11,000 men. MacArthur's troops, except one regiment, are volunteers. All of Kobbe's men are regulars recently arrived. Three of the six regiments under Lawton also are regulars. There is one radical difference between the volunteer and regular organizations. Losses in the former are permanent, while the gaps in the ranks of the regulars are being constantly filled by new recruits. It is estimated that MacArthur now has about 4,500 men for active service; Lawton about 5,000, and Kobbe 1,500.

 

Ants in Manila.

   "I always imagined," says a Kansas boy in Manila, "that New Jersey was the headquarters for mosquitoes, but Manila has deprived that neck of the woods of all such honors. And ants—gee whiz! They are here by the millions—red ants with jaws like crocodiles, black ants with a stinger sharper than any bee that ever manufactured honey, brown ants, gray ants, ants with wings and ants with nothing but a determination to make life miserable for a soldier. They build nests in your hair, pull your ears, fill your nose, crawl over your shirt and under your shirt and, in fact, they get in your shoes, torture you in daytime, sleep with you at night and eat with you at dinner time. Why, as I write, a couple are over this very page, as if to show contempt for my opinion of ants. So, you see, soldiering in the Philippines is no snap."

 

BOSTON HARDY KILLED.

Struck by a Syracuse Rapid Transit Trolley Car Yesterday.

   Boston Hardy who up to last December [had] lived at 78 Lincoln-ave., Cortland, and then moved to Syracuse, was killed yesterday in Syracuse. Boston was a well-known character in Cortland when he lived here. He will be remembered as the man with the melodious voice who, bell in hand and riding alone in his wagon through the streets, used to give notice of all approaching ball games. The Syracuse Herald says of the accident:

   Boston Hardy, a colored laborer employed by the Empire Contracting company on the new pavement in Park-ave., was killed at 9:10 o'clock this morning by trolley car No. 64 of the Rapid Transit company near the corner of Park-ave., and Van Rensselaer-st. The car was in charge of Motorman James Agnold and Conductor Ira. S. Roach and was coming towards the center of the city.

   The statements made by the motorman and Superintendent Anthony S. Webb of the contracting company agree in the main as to how the accident occurred. The contracting company has a large pile of cement in a lot south of the railroad tracks and a board was laid over the rails to be used as a runway on which the men could wheel their wheelbarrows. When the car approached Hardy went to remove the board and was engaged in that work when he was struck by the fender and thrown against the side of the car. His jaw was badly mangled. He died within a few minutes.

   The facts on which the railroad employees and the men working under Mr. Webb disagree relate to the speed of the car and the ringing of the gong. Mr. Webb says that he was standing near Hardy when he was struck. He saw the car approaching at a high rate of speed. The motorman did not ring the bell and did not give an alarm until within 20 feet of Hardy, when he shouted to him to get out of the way.

   Hardy was 60 years old and he lived at 242 West Jefferson-st. He moved to this city on Dec. 8 of last year. He is survived by a widow. The body is at Snyder's undertaking rooms.

 

IT RAINED EVERYWHERE.

No Games Were Played in the State League Yesterday.

   Rain fell on every State league diamond yesterday and prevented all games. Albany was due to meet its second defeat in Cortland, but the opportunity could not be improved. The game was started and two and one half innings were played when Umpire Carlin called the game owing to the moisture. Neither team had scored. Kellogg was doing Cortland's pitching, and was doing nicely. The twenty-five or more cranks who ventured out were given rain checks.

   The Binghamton Republican of this morning has the following:

   Schenectady will go to Cortland and the exchange will give the fans a chance to get a line on the much vaunted Wagonmakers. Brady's men were so easy for the Baconites that the fans were feeling sad yesterday over the loss of what seemed a sure victory with the chance of a rise in the table [standings]. If Cortland doesn't do something with the men from the Electric city, the rooters will have to stop rooting for the Wagonmakers.

   Memorial day will be a good day to test the strength of the Binghamton and Cortland teams, as they will meet then for the first time in the morning in Cortland, and at Binghamton in the afternoon. The spirit of rivalry between the two towns is intense, and a big contingent of Cortland rooters will go to Binghamton in the afternoon prepared to help in the victory. The D., L. &. W. R. R. has made a rate of $1.30 for the round trip.

   Dave Barber seems to be right at home in the outfield, and is as good a man as Ramsey has on his Cortland crowd and yet Barber wasn't strong enough for the Cortland club.—Oswego Times.

   Cortland plays Schenectady at Athletic field this afternoon and to-morrow afternoon. Games at 3:30.

   Johnny Nugent of Utica, who played with Cortland in '97, has signed to play at short with Albany, and joined the team at Binghamton to-day.

GAMES TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW.

   Schenectady at Cortland.

   Rome at Auburn.

   Albany at Binghamton.

   Utica at Oswego.

 

University Center.

   At the meeting of the University Center next Monday night Mr. A. E. Seymour will give an explanation of the Monroe Doctrine, past and present. There will also be a discussion of the question "Was the Mexican War Justifiable?" Mr. A. J. Murray will take the affirmative and Prof. W. A. Cornish the negative. Every member is requested to be present.

 

TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE.

Closing Sessions at Homer—Interesting and Profitable Work Presented.

   Yesterday the institute had the pleasure of listening to Dr. Redway on "Some Traditions and Myths," and Conductor Sanford in his talk on "The Teacher's Greatest Problem."

   In the first period this morning Miss Rogers gave a talk on nature study, her subject being the "Caterpillar." The work was interesting and instructive. Prof. Sanford addressed the teachers in the advanced section on methods in grammar. In the second Miss Rogers continued her interesting work in nature study in the advanced section, while Prof. Sanford conducted a class exercise in number, which exercise to illustrate method was continued at 11:15 by the conductor.

   In the last period Dr. Redway addressed the advanced section on "School Meteorology."

   In the afternoon the work consisted of nature study by Miss Rogers and the discussion of rivers by Dr. Redway. The institute closed this afternoon.

 

Cornell University State Scholarships.

(Notice Pursuant to Title xii. Chapter 556, Laws of 1894.)

   A competitive examination of candidates for the state scholarships in Cornell university, falling to the county of Cortland will be held at the courthouse in the village of Cortland on Saturday, the 3d day of June, 1899, commencing at 9 A. M.

   Candidates must be at least 16 years of age and of six months' standing in the common schools or academies of the state during the year immediately preceding this examination, and actual residents of this state.

   No person should enter an examination unless prepared to accept a scholarship should one be awarded.

   The examination will be upon the following subjects, viz: English, history, plane geometry, algebra through quadratic equations, and either Latin, French or German, at the option of the candidate.

   There will be as many candidates appointed from this county as there are assembly districts in this county. Candidates will become entitled to the scholarships in the order of merit.

   NATHAN L. MILLER, School Commissioner, First District.

   I. W. VAN BUSKIRK, School Commissioner, Second District.

   Dated at Cortland, N. Y., this 17th day of May, 1899

 

S. N. Holden.

BEFORE THE POLICE JUSTICE.

Another Man Whose Light Did Not Shine—Fast Driving Charged.

   Officer Corcoran last night arrested Win Moore, a colored man in the employ of the Cortland Beef company, on the charge of riding a bicycle without a lighted lamp. His case will come up tonight.

   Edward Garrity, commonly known as "Tubby," was arrested this morning by Chief Parker on the charge of fast and reckless driving in the streets. The complainant is Village President Holden, who alleges that "Tubby" infringed the law on South Main-st., Wednesday evening. Before Police Justice Davis, he pleaded not guilty, and asked that the case be adjourned until to-morrow at 2 o'clock P. M. so that he might consult his attorney, James Dougherty, who is now engaged in the trial of a case in supreme court.

   Frank Stanton, who was with Garrity at the time, was arrested on the same charge. He was arraigned before Justice or the Peace H. J. Harrington instead of the police justice, who is his attorney in another legal matter. Stanton pleaded guilty to the charge, was given a reprimand and discharged.

 

Don't Kill the Robins.

   Any one killing a robin at any season of the year is liable to a fine of from $2 to $20, or imprisonment for twenty days or both. The law makes no exceptions as to the object or purpose for which the robin is killed, but is strictly prohibitive.

 

THEY WILL WED.

Invitations Out for the Wedding of Robert Weed and Miss Mary Mahan.

   Invitations are out for the wedding of Mr. Robert Stewart Weed of Binghamton and Miss Mary R. Mahan of Cortland which will occur at 7:30 o'clock on the evening of Thursday, June 1, in Grace Episcopal church. The Binghamton Herald says:

   Miss Mahan is one of the leading society young women of Cortland. She is  the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Mahan, her father being one of the prominent business men of the village. She has many friends in this city, where she has been a frequent visitor.

   Mr. Weed is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Weed of Chenango-st., and is prominently identified with his father in the large wholesale and retail clothing business. He has for several years been prominent in Binghamton social circles. They will live in the house at the southwest corner of Riverside Drive and Murray-st., which is being fitted up for them.

 

BREVITIES.

    —A new cement walk is being laid on Main-st. opposite the Messenger House.

   —The Sunday-school of the Homer-ave. M. E. church serves ice cream and strawberries to-night from 6 to 8 o'clock.

   —All of the walks on the west side of Main-st. south of Tompkins-st. have now been raised to the required grade.

   —In Justice Harrington's court the case of E. C. Rindge against T. L. Corwin has been settled and discontinued.

   —A private dancing party was held at the park last night, about thirty couples being in attendance. Darby's orchestra furnished the music.

   —Mrs. Alvin Van Duser, daughter of L. B. Webb, formerly of South Cortland, died at her home in Elgin, Ill., on May 13 at the age of 20 years.

   —The Rev. A. H. Strong, D. D., president of Rochester Theological seminary will preach at the First Baptist church next Sunday both morning and evening.

   —New display advertisements to-day are—Stowell, Seven great bargains, page 4; Buck & Lane, Plumbing, etc., page 8; Baker & Angell, Gentlemen's fine shoes, page 8; E. O. Dean, For Saturday only, page 4.

   —The public hearing before the board of village trustees on the petitions for paving of Tompkins-st. and Lincoln-ave. will be held at Fireman's hall to-night at 7:30 o'clock;

   —The midsummer meet and bicycle carnival of the New York state division of the League of American Wheelmen will be held at Patchogue, L. I., June 29 and 30 and July 1. Special attractions are being arranged to call together a great number of riders and their friends.

   —Chancellor James R. Day of Syracuse university will preach at the First M. E. church on Sunday morning, and on Sunday evening at the same place will address an Epworth league rally, in which the league of the Homer-ave. M. E. church will also unite. At 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon he will address the men's meeting at the Y. M. C. A. rooms, at which all men are cordially invited to be present.