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| Maj. Gen. Loyd Wheaton. |
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| Emilio Aguinaldo. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, June 22, 1899.
IN SWAMPS AND HILLS.
Filipino Army Just Now Badly Scattered.
THEIR WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN.
They Will Not Fight Unless They Can Meet Our Troops in Positions Most Advantageous to Themselves or Take Our Reconnoitering Bodies in Ambush.
MANILA, June 22.—The insurgent army has taken to the swamps and hills beyond Imus. The largest force is thought to be in the neighborhood of San Francisco de Malabon, holding a position more toward the lake or toward the coast according as exigencies demand.
General Wheaton returned to Imus bringing three men who were wounded in the fighting.
The heavy rains that fall nightly make campaigning uncomfortable. The roads are still good, but the rice fields adjoining them are pools of water. The Filipinos will not fight unless they can meet our troops in positions most advantageous to themselves or take our reconnoitering bodies in ambush.
It is impossible to learn what effect the recent defeat has had upon their leaders. This should be disheartening, for they had boasted that the Americans could never conquer the province of Cavite, Aguinaldo's home country, where he always worsted the Spaniards.
General Otis recently received a letter signed by native women of the province declaring that if all the men were killed, the women would still keep up the fight against the Americans.
Copies of the insurgent's organ, Independencia, show that the Filipinos hopes of success are kept aflame by political movements in America. The Independencia prints reports of alleged speeches made at alleged meetings in the United States denouncing the war and it asserts that these represent the dominant American sentiment. It declares also that the Filipinos will continue their war until the next Presidential campaign, which is "sure to result in a decision to withdraw the American troops from the Philippines."
It is reported that the Spanish garrison at Baler, in the province of Principe on the coast of Luzon, which had become reduced to thirty-three men, finally surrendered to the Filipinos after holding out for a year.
The Filipinos imprisoned two Englishmen at Tachloban on the island of Samar, southeast of Luzon. The British first-class cruiser Grafton steamed to that point from Cebu and her commander demanded their release. When this was refused, he landed a force of marines and cleared his ship for action, whereupon the Englishmen were handed over.
KAUTZ HAS RETURNED.
The United States Cruiser Philadelphia Has Reached San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 22.—The United States cruiser Philadelphia arrived here from Apia via Honolulu. On board the cruiser are the bodies of two officers, Lieutenant Lansdale and Ensign Monaghan, who lost their lives in the fight between the Mataafans and the combined forces of the American and British seamen.
Admiral Kautz is in command of the cruiser and he reiterates that he has done his duty in the matter of the Samoan trouble and he believes that he has been subjected to much unjust criticism in certain quarters. He is fully convinced that he will be able to set himself right with the people and it is already known that his actions have had the sanction of the Navy Department.
SUPERINTENDENT FRISBIE HONORED.
Elected Secretary and Treasurer of the State Superintendent's Association.
The annual convention of the superintendents of poor of New York state was held at Poughkeepsie on June 15, 16 and 17. At these conventions all perplexing questions regarding poor laws are discussed and a policy of uniform action throughout the state is outlined.
Cortland county was there represented by its superintendent of poor, Mills G. Frisbie, and he was also honored with the election of secretary and treasurer of the association for the coming year.
The mayor, the superintendent of the poor and the charity commission of the city of Poughkeepsie did all in their power to entertain the visitors, and the superintendents visited in a body Vassar college and the city almshouse. On invitation of the mayor they also took a trip seven miles out of the city to the state hospital for the insane, and looked through this. There were three trolley cars full of them on this trip.
BEWARE OF GAS MEN.
Tricks are Being Played on Residents of Neighboring Cities and Towns.
If a gentlemanly appearing individual appears at a house in Cortland asking to inspect gas pipes or meter, the occupants should be very sure of his identity before admitting him, or should at least give him a very careful escort while he is pursuing his investigations. A game of this kind has been worked in Syracuse, Binghamton and other cities and larger villages in this vicinity. The individual in each case has claimed that he was about to "blow out" gas pipes, and has often removed meters and gas tips. But the chief object of his call was to appropriate money, jewelry or any old thing found lying around loose that might prove valuable to him. In a number of cases he was successful.
Such a party included Binghamton in his route yesterday. Among the calls made was one at the home of Rev. Dr. Edward Taylor, but Mrs. Taylor kept with him from the time [as] he entered the house till he left, and he got the opportunity to take nothing at all. Mrs. Taylor was, however, so impressed with his gentlemanly manners that she even complimented him on the subject, to which he replied: "It's just as easy for a man to be a gentleman, even if he does have to work and wear dirty clothes." His work at that house was done in such a manner as not to arouse any suspicion that he was other than what he purported to be. But the family had to send for a plumber to replace the meter and the gas pipes which this man took out before any lights could be used last night. He went away, as he said, to get his apparatus to blow out the pipes, but failed to return to do the work.
In one other place where he called as a gas man he was accompanied in his work and accomplished nothing. Then he became an electrician and visited some houses to put in electric light fuses, where electricity was used. At the home of Dr. Quackenbush he appeared with a step ladder to fix the lights. He was permitted to work upstairs by himself and he soon went away leaving his step ladder, but taking in exchange two gold watches. Other places in the city were visited with varying success.
If any one calls at Cortland houses upon any such errand, look out for him. This is about the time of the year when a representative of the gas company will call to read the gas meters, and this is perfectly legitimate. This warning is not intended to interfere in any respect with his work, only be sure of the identity of the man before he is admitted or permitted to roam at large through the house.
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| Steamer Lady of the Lake. |
THE BOYS' CAMP.
Some Particulars Regarding the Outing on Owasco Lake.
On July 6 the members of the Boys' branch of the Y. M. C. A. start for their third annual summer outing of two weeks. A special car will be attached to the 9:35 train at the Lehigh station and will be run through to Ensenore on Owasco lake without change. At Ensenore Captain Clark will carry the party on his steamboat Lady of the Lake to Conklin's Point, where Dr. J . W. Plant and Chef Williams will be ready to give the boys a cordial welcome. No work will be attempted until after dinner has been eaten. Then places will be assigned each cot and housekeeping begun in earnest.
The camp site is nearly ideal. Four acres of clean woods with noble trees for shade on the edge of the water, backed by six acres of level meadow that will be ready for the baseball fiends. A dance pavilion, 24 by 36 feet, with wooden floors and roof enclosed by side walls of canvas that can be easily rolled up, will furnish space enough for "one happy family all in one room." Large picnic tables will be used in pleasant weather, placed near Chef Williams' headquarters. The chef has had over thirty years of experience and likes nothing better than cooking out of doors for a crowd of hungry boys, provided they come on time.
An icehouse will be a valuable help to the kitchen. A log cabin near the camp supplies candy, fruit and soda. The owner has lived alone in his cabin for the past twelve years and cared for the grounds. He makes it a boast that there has never been any disturbance during his administration. He knows the lake like a book, and will give the boys "straight tips" how and where to fish.
A driven well insures a supply of pure water, while butter, milk, eggs and garden truck will be brought fresh each day from the farm. A substantial dock will receive steamboat calls whenever friends desire to stop or the signal is displayed from shore. A fleet of rowboats will be rented at $1 and $1.25 a week. The beach is safe, sloping very gradually, and is covered with smooth pebbles and gravel. The utmost care will be exercised to guard against all accidents and the record of all boys' camps throughout the state for years—not an accident—will be maintained if the two simple rules of camp are strictly obeyed:
1. No firearms of any sort.
2. No man or boy enters the water or leaves by any boat without express permission of camp leader.
The second rule prevents overcrowded or poorly managed boats going out or the possibility of any swimmer getting into trouble.
Standards will be erected for practice work in jumping, pole vaulting and hurdling, and Dr. Plant will take great pains to teach the art of doing the exercise in good form rather than attempt any record breaking exhibitions. Auburn juniors will play baseball at camp, and a return game will be played at the Y. M. C. A. athletic field on the morning of Tuesday, July 11, when the day will be spent in the city sightseeing.
The camp fee is $4 a week, not including transportation. If after all bills are paid any money is left a rebate will be made each camper. Provision has been made for forty boys and about twenty-five have handed in their names. If forty are secured the rate will undoubtedly be but $3.50 a week. The full fee is payable in advance by July 5 at farthest that the advantage of paying cash for supplies may be secured the steward. For list of necessaries, further information, etc., call on or address the general secretary.
CLARK WAS HELD.
Grand Jury Will Investigate the Charges of Assault.
Frederick W. Clark, the young man who was arrested by Constable Edwards Tuesday night on the charge of assault [with pitchfork] in the second degree, was yesterday held by Justice Harrington for the next grand jury. Upon the examination only two witnesses were sworn, one being the complainant, Ida Gibson, and the other her husband, Andrew S. Gibson. The defendant produced no witnesses and elected not to make a voluntary statement, as was his privilege. In default of bail, which was fixed at $500, Clark was committed to jail.
Long Move for Buildings.
Mr. J. G. Bussing has purchased the buildings on the lot at 61 North Main-st. next to St. Mary's church and has begun the work of removing them to a vacant lot on Water-st. After the buildings are removed the lot will be graded and the fence between that and the church taken away, thus increasing the size of the lawn and adding materially to its attractiveness.
THE EXCISE CASE.
The People vs. Michael Nix Adjourned Until June 28.
The examination in the case of The People of the state of New York against Michael Nix for the alleged illegal selling of liquor in the village of Cortland which was in progress when The STANDARD went to press yesterday was a little later adjourned until Wednesday, June 28 at 10 A. M. In his testimony Mr. Nix swore that he had not sold any beer in his hotel since May 1, and that Irving Carpenter was not in the place May 7.
Chief of Police E. D. Parker was the last witness yesterday afternoon. He was called to show what policeman was on duty in that part of the town when the alleged violation of the excise law took place, the changes that have since been made in the distribution of the force and some of the regulations of the police department. At the close of his testimony the examination was adjourned.
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| Cortland Normal School. |
INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT.
Closing Exercises Held in Normal Hall—List of Graduates.
The closing exercises of the intermediate department of the Normal school were held in Normal hall at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Just before the appointed time, the entire department marched in from the intermediate room and took seats reserved for them. The rest of the hall was completely filled by friends and interested spectators in general. The program, which was of a high order of excellence and which was carried out throughout in a creditable manner, was as follows:
The list of graduates is as follows: John Riley Austin, Edward Clute Butler, John Francis Callahan, William James Callahan, Francis Norman Dickinson, Jr., George Thomas Fisher, Charles Stansilus O'Leary, Romaine Benjamin Stoker, Thomas Francis Walsh, Ruth Ina Austin, Bessie Grace Brown, Katherine Louise Clancy, Iva Lou Crandall, H. Abbie Daniels, Jessie M. Eggleston, Minnie Fox, Celestine Frances, Agnes Eileen Hogan, Jennie Ousby Ireland, Grace Jane Mallery, Margaret Elizabeth McNiff, Wilhelmina Keator Newkirk, Effie May Northrop, Josephine Elizabeth O'Leary, Frances Alma Phelps, Evangelene Gregg Robinson, Anna McKean Thompson, Martha Jane Wallace, Grace Elizabeth Warren, Winifred Maude Waters.
BREVITIES.
—The Fortnightly club will next year devote itself to the study of Italian art.
—The residences of L. W. and M. J. Peck have been connected with the telephone exchange.
—The Loyal circle of King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. Henry Relyea, 11 Blodgett-st., Friday, June 23, at 3 P. M.
—In Justice Harrington's court yesterday, the case of James Ryan against Margaret Proctor was adjourned to July 20.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Warren, Tanner & Co., Corsets, page 8; F. Daehler, Bathing suits, page 4; E. N. Mincer, Eye specialist, page 5.
—A number of our beekeepers will attend the spring meeting of the Cortland Union Beekeepers' association at B. R. Knapp's, Cortland, on Saturday.—Groton Journal.
—Gamma Sigma declamation contest at Normal hall to-night at 8 o'clock. Delphic oratorical contest at the same place to-morrow night. Admission to each 10 cents.
—Prof. W. M. Booth last night entertained the members of his class of young men in the Presbyterian Sunday-school at his home on Tompkins-st. All passed a most enjoyable evening.
—A special meeting of the board of managers of the hospital will be held Saturday, June 24, at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Ella C. Butler, 80 Main-st. A full attendance is desired.
—A regular conclave of Cortland commandery, No. 50, K. T., will be held Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The Order of Temple will be conferred and business of importance will be acted upon.
—Marathon is planning for a high old time in the way of a celebration on the Fourth of July. So far as known this is the only place in the county which is to celebrate, so it will undoubtedly get the crowd.
SEASHORE EXCURSION
To Atlantic City, Cape May, Sea Isle City and Ocean City.
The Lehigh Valley railroad will sell low rate tickets to Atlantic City, Cape May, Sea Isle City and Ocean City good upon any regular train going on Thursday, June 29, except the Black Diamond Express, and good upon any regular train except the Black Diamond Express returning to and including July 13. Fare for the round trip from Cortland $7.60. Consult Lehigh Valley agents for further particulars. [Paid Ad.]
Palace Confectionery Co.
The Palace Confectionery Co., 17 Main-st., manufacturers of fresh and pure candies, ice cream, ice cream soda and fruited cream. We always have the best and our prices are always the lowest. Our delicious ice cream 35 cents per quart. Special price for gallon and large quantities. Open Sunday. [Paid Ad.]
"Happy Bill" Bewildered.
William Daniels of Cortland was the guest of Leader [Patrick] Conway yesterday and occupied a seat with the band at the senior ball last night in the armory. He said to a reporter that he had never really known before what a real high class ball was. "Such music, such a beautifully decorated, spacious and magnificent ball room, such beauty, costumes and dancing bewildered me," said the famous dancing master and musician.—Ithaca Journal.
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