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| Richard Croker. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, July 5, 1899.
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
How It Was Observed in Various Parts of the World.
CELEBRATIONS AT MANY PLACES.
Speeches By Prominent Men, Parades of Military and Civic Societies, Fireworks and Other Noise, Merrymaking Amid a Profusion of Flags and Bunting and Excursions.
NEW YORK, July 5.—The Fourth of July was celebrated in the metropolis under glorious weather conditions, with which noise, merrymaking a profusion of flags and excursions and sports of all kinds. More fireworks were sold and more excursion boats were running than on any previous celebration and, therefore, the police and fire departments expected more than their usual troubles.
Tammany Hall celebrated with formal exercises in the wigwam. Joseph J. Willett, president of the Alabama association, made the oration of the day.
Ex-Congressman Asher G. Caruth of Kentucky followed Mr. Willett and spoke of the lessons learned by the declaration of independence.
Ex-Governor James S. Hogg of Texas was responsible for the sensation of the day. "We Democrats will go to the next convention," he said, "advocating as before the unlimited coinage of free silver and gold at the ratio of 16 to 1."
Governor Hogg said Democrats in 1900 would denounce trusts, favor the income tax, the granting of Cuban independence and the construction and maintenance of the Nicaraguan canal; denounce imperialism and government by injunction [labor disputes].
"With these principles we will go into battle confident of victory," he declared. "But we want the support of Tammany, the greatest of all local political organizations. And above all we want to go in the fight under the leadership of William J. Bryan."
Senator Thomas F. Grady made a stormy attack on the civil service commission and upon the examination questions set by it.
Congressman W. D. Daly of New Jersey characterized his state as the home of trusts, but disclaimed for the Jersey Democrats the responsibility for that condition of things. "We have a 'Griggs over in New Jersey,' he said, "who helps along these trusts. He is one of those who [has made them] possible; but Mr. Griggs won't last always."
Congressman Amos J. Cummings spoke somewhat upon the lines of Senator Grady.
Norman E. Mack, A. Gaston and C. Vey Holman did not speak.
The following cablegram from Richard Croker, who is in London, was read: "Congratulations upon the glorious Fourth, the day we celebrate. My heart is with you always. Let us rejoice over the coming triumph of Democracy and the people's rights." The reading was received with loud applause.
General Joseph Wheeler regretted his absence in a letter.
There was the usual musical program by the Sixty-ninth regiment band and the Tammany Hall Glee club.
Fourth of July at Manila.
MANILA, July 5.—There was a great celebration of the Fourth here, with fireworks, bands, speeches and decorations everywhere, all nationalities participating. The foreign ships and consulates, including the Spanish, raised their colors in conjunction with the stars and stripes. The flagship Baltimore fired a salute at noon. In the afternoon the Luneta was crowded with Americans, Filipinos and Spaniards. There were thousands of pedestrians and hundreds of carriages. The Spanish papers termed it "The fiesta of North America," and got out special editions.
Americans Abroad Celebrated.
LONDON, July 5.—The Americans abroad celebrated the Fourth with great enthusiasm. The American flag was displayed in nearly every capital of Europe. In Berlin many members of the American colony went on a special steamer for a picnic on the River Spree. There was dancing and fireworks in the evening. The United States embassies in Berlin, Paris, Rome and other continental centers gave receptions. In London American flags were numerous and many of the business houses closed and gave the employees a holiday.
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| Emilio Aguinaldo. |
SPANISH PRISONERS.
Negotiations With the Filipinos Has Proven Partially Successful.
MANILA, July 5.—The negotiations between the Spanish officers and Aguinaldo at Tarlao concerning the Spanish prisoners in the hands of the Filipinos have resulted in a partial agreement. According to unofficial reports the insurgents have promised to release the sick soldiers, who number several hundred and the civil officials; but they intend to keep the friars, expecting that the church will finally pay a heavy ransom.
It is reported that the civilian prisoners are being concentrated at Harlac and Aparri, as well as some of the other ports recently opened, from which they could be shipped to Manila. The Spaniards assert that the Filipinos are impressing all the military prisoners into engineering, hospital and clerical work.
The Bennington will take Professor Schurman, president of the United States advisory commission for the Philippines, to Hong Kong from which point he will sail for Japan to pay a short visit there before leaving for the United States.
A large majority of business men wish to continue on a silver basis. There are a few, however, who favor a gold basis or the adoption of the Japanese system.
The Filipinos are anxious to exclude Chinese labor. On the other hand many large employers prefer Chinamen.
Base Ball Franchise Offered Free.
SYRACUSE, July 5.—George N. Kuntzsch telegraphed president Powers that he surrendered the Syracuse franchise in the Eastern league. Mr. Kuntzsch paid up his players to July 1. He has sold Malarkey to Utica—expects to sell Lush to Montreal and has offered Albany, Schenectady and Binghamton the others. Dixon, Winters and Woodlock will probably be sold to the State league teams. Mr. Kuntzsch offers to give his franchise and team to anyone who will finish the season in Syracuse. Inasmuch as he has lost money regularly since the season opened it is not probable that this offer will be accepted. Newark will probably take the franchise.
Syracuse Gives Up.
Owner George N. Kuntyzsch of the Syracuse Stars in the Eastern league last night threw up the sponge and surrendered his franchise, which may be taken by Newark, N. J. Baseball has not been a paying venture in Syracuse this year and the magnate has lost a large wad of money. He has sold Pitcher Malarkey to Utica, and offers the other players to State league teams.
CORTLAND'S FOURTH.
How the Occasion Was Passed—No Formal Celebration.
While Cortland did not formally celebrate the Fourth, there was plenty going on to entertain from morning till night.
The day was preceded on Monday night by the usual huge bonfires on West Court-st. and on Port Watson-st. at Church-st., and firing of cannon from the top of Courthouse Hill from midnight till 2 A. M. Some of the firemen at the enginehouse rung the fire bell just before day break.
A good crowd saw Cortland drop a ball game to Binghamton, and also a crowd saw the Y. M. C. A. events at the fair grounds in the afternoon. Cortland was liberally represented at celebrations at DeRuyter, Marathon and Slaterville Springs. A number spent the day at Little York and others at Glen Haven. Still, with all this exodus there was a big crowd at the park in the afternoon and evening, where there were cooling and refreshing breezes. Dancing was going on, and in the evening there was a pretty display of fireworks in addition to a huge bonfire in the open field.
No serious accidents have been reported but there is the usual number of burned fingers among the youngsters. Manager Ramsey of the Cortland baseball team was sitting on the balcony at the Messenger House Monday evening, when a lighted fire cracker fell in his lap and exploded, making an ugly wound in the fleshy part of his left hand between the thumb and first finger.
Paul Lewis, the older son of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Lewis of Lincoln-ave., had the little finger of his left hand injured by the explosion of a blank cartridge;
Arthur Kane, a Western Union Messenger, also has a sore hand from the premature explosion of a blank cartridge.
MORE PAVING WANTED.
Petition from Port Watson-st. Filed With the Board.
At the meeting of the board of trustees of the village [of Cortland] Monday night, the petition asking for the paving of Port Watson-st from Main-st. east to the D., L. & W. tracks was filed, and Friday, July 21, at 7:30 P. M. was appointed for a public hearing upon the matter.
The petition was presented by E. H. Brewer, who was accompanied by Harrison Wells and G. J. Maycumber. It bore the following signatures: H. M. Whitney, Harrison Wells, Philip Sugerman, F. J. Doubleday, Elizabeth H. Doubleday, C. L. Kinney, Sophia A. White, Mary H. White, Sophia A. White, executrix, Cornelia A. White, Ellen Ready, Thomas H. Dowd, Anna T. Dowd, Mary C. Dowd as general guardian of Charles B. Dowd, a minor, Katherine Dowd, G. J. Maycumber, Kate N. Maycumber, H. P. Johnson, Hugh Duffey, C. M. Ingraham, N. J. Peck, Mrs. R. H. Beard, Mrs. S. J. Newton, C. B. Peck, Mrs. Leah W. Mellon, E. H. Brewer, executor of the estate of Stephen Brewer, deceased, Cortland Carriage Goods Co., per E. H. Brewer, president, Maxson & Starin, Mary E. Freer, W. C. Freer, DePuy Freer, Rosetta M. Tisdale, E. Keator, Samuel Keator, Arvis S. Wavle, A. H. Schwarz, M. Stanley Bierce, Frank B. Haberle, J. A. Graham, Henry Corcoran.
Mr. Brewer stated that the people represented by him desired prompt action in the matter and were in favor of an asphalt street like Main-st. The total linear foot frontage on the street is 4,559 feet, that is, the street is 2,279 1/2 feet in length. The signers to the petition represent 2,571 1/2 linear feet, or a majority of 202 feet. All but four of the property owners on the street signed, and of those four, two are ill, one refused and the other was not asked. It is the talk that the street will be 40 feet wide as far as Church-st. and 30 feet wide the remainder of the distance.
A number of new sidewalks and repairs were ordered, and the following bills audited:
Sociable and Entertainment.
There will be an ice cream social for the benefit of the school library of district No. 6 of the town of Cortlandville, commonly known as the Sears district, on Friday evening, July 7, at Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Gates' on the Whitney farm. The teacher, Miss Maude Stabler, has prepared a suitable program which will be rendered at 7:30 o'clock. Everybody is cordially invited.
Alvord-Jenkins.
A quiet wedding took place at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Sarah E. Jenkins, 42 Maple-ave., Monday evening, July 3. The contracting parties were Mr. Bert L. Alvord of Homer and Miss Emma J. Jenkins of Cortland. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. J. C. B. Moyer, pastor of the Homer-ave. M. E. church, at 8 o'clock, after which a wedding supper was enjoyed by all present.
The bride was dressed entirely in white, which was very becoming, and the room in which the marriage took place was very tastefully arranged. A canopy with lace drapereries under which the couple stood during the ceremony made a very pleasing effect. A number of elegant presents of china, linen, silver, etc., testified to the high appreciation in which the bride was held by her many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Alvord will make their future home in Homer.
A Lincoln-ave. Gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Wilson of 81 Lincoln-ave. celebrated the Fourth with the assistance of about thirty-five neighbors and friends who were their guests. The house and yard were appropriately decked with American flags, and a very fine collation was disposed of, all winding up with a pretty display of fireworks. In the course of the afternoon a program was presented which included instrumental music by E. H. Wilson, an oration by E. P. Wright, an address on "The Training of Children" by A. G. Bosworth, a solo by W. W. Watkins, a song and dance by G. E. Butler, reminiscences of the West by Hiram Banks, and a solo by Iva Wright.
Currants and Gooseberries.
L. S. Johnson of 24 North Church-st., whose small fruit of all kinds is never small and is sought for by every one as unsurpassed is now ready to furnish currants, gooseberries and plums upon orders. He has in his extensive gardens nearly twenty kinds of currants all raised from seed of his own planting. The yield of currants and gooseberries this year promises to be large. His plums are delicious. Strawberries this year were affected by drought and the season was short though the berries were large, but all the crop was sold in advance upon contract. Leave orders now for currants, gooseberries and plums, 24 North Church-st.
Spanish Flowers.
J. H. Ryan, the Madison-st. florist, is exhibiting lilies of the Spanish Iris variety such as grow in Cuba, which have large white flowers with yellow base. He also has another variety which is striped blue and white, and has a bright yellow base. These are very handsome flowers and something of a rarity in this locality.
ON THE ST. LAWRENCE.
Mr. D. C. Lewis, Formerly of Cortland, in Charge of the Pullman House.
In a personal letter to parties in Cortland Mr. D. C. Lewis, formerly of this place, who now has charge of the Pullman House at Grenell Island park, Thousand Islands, says that the outlook is very bright for a busy and prosperous season on the St. Lawrence. More than the usual number of visitors are already at the Islands and inquiries for rooms and accommodations are being received by almost every mail. The Pullman House of which Mr. Lewis is the proprietor, is located in the southeastern extremity of Grenell Island park, facing Coast-ave., Thousand Island park, and is four and one half miles from Clayton. The surroundings are most attractive. The boat service through the Thousand Islands is excellent. Seven regular landings a day each way are made at the Pullman House dock, besides numerous excursions to Kingston, Ogdensburg, and all points of interest among the islands and along the river. Taken altogether it is a most delightful place to spend a vacation. The cool breezes of the St. Lawrence and the healthful climate, the grand scenery and the excellent fishing offer unparalleled attractions to the tourist, the sportsman and the health seeker. A little booklet with full description of the Pullman House and surroundings will be sent by Mr. Lewis to any address upon application.
BREVITIES.
—The town board met Monday at the office of Town Clerk Dowd, and made out the trial jury lists for the town of Cortlandville for the next three years.
—At the meeting of the board of village trustees Monday night, Clerk Hatch was directed to draft a bicycle ordinance in accordance with the new Collins bicycle law.
—Four little colored children hardly larger than one's thumb have been entertaining the people along Main-st. to-day with songs and dances and have then been passing the hat. They come from Binghamton.
—New display advertisements to-day are—D. McCarthy & Sons, Washable dress skirts, page 7; Pearson Bros., Beds, page 8; L. S. Paddock, Undertaker, page 8; G. F. Beaudry, Bicycles, page 6; McGraw & Osgood, Two shoe specials, page 5.
—Prof. Foster, the weather prophet, predicts a hot July with rainfall above the normal. The general tendency of the temperature will be upward till July 20 which will be the hottest part of the summer and then downward. Four high and four low temperature waves will cross the continent during the month. The most severe storms will be from the 9th to the 19th.
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