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| Admiral Edward Walter Eberly. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, July 29, 1899.
OUR RULE IN MANILA.
Interesting Details Brought by Lieutenant Eberly.
NATIVE TEMPER HAS CHANGED.
Compulsory Vaccination Created Some Opposition Among Natives—Little "Tin Clads" do Good Work on the Coasts of the Islands.
WASHINGTON, July 29.—Lieutenant Eberly, flag lieutenant of the Oregon under Captain Barker, has just arrived in Washington from the Philippines and brings some interesting details of the situation in Manila. He says the social and sanitary conditions in Manila are better than is generally believed in the United States and better than would be naturally supposed after such a short American occupation.
The city has been cleaned on an American plan, the military authorities engineering the work with a large force of Chinamen and friendly Filipinos. The Chinamen are relied on for the heavy manual labor. The streets have been cleared of ancient accumulations of filth, and there has been a house to house inspection, which is still continuing. There has been more or less native opposition to these innovations, but the people are beginning to see the value of the new measures and to accept the change from the old order.
In this connection, Lieutenant Eberly says it is a favorable sign that the temper of the native population has changed considerably toward American occupation. When the Oregon arrived in March the native population was dissatisfied and in an ugly humor, even in the city itself. Cab drivers, hotel keepers and other semi-public servants rendered service under protest and even turned down American trade in some instances. Now, however, they have found out that they are paid a thing they did not seem to be used to, and finding American official promises carried out they cheerfully accept the new sovereignty.
Compulsory vaccination created some opposition among the natives at first, but its beneficial effects being apparent it has also been accepted. Lieutenant Eberly says that the health of Manila is exceptionally good and that even among the troops on shore there was little sickness from anything but heat prostration.
One of the most important naval moves has been the distribution of the 13 little "tin clads" among the big vessels of the fleet on various stations. Through these small craft, he says, there is an effective blockade of the whole Luzon and some boats have been sent to Mindanao, Negros, Cebu and Palawan.
Most of the smuggling of arms, ammunition and food since the arrival of the American squadron has been done in small schooners known as "bankers," which can run through the island channels where the fleet could not follow them. The "tin clad" patrol boats have been doing business with these skimmers of the seas recently, one patrol boat rounding up 13 bankers in a single trip. It is thought that in a short time Aguinaldo will be reduced to a supply of purely home-made ammunition.
The soldiers in and around Manila are now well housed in permanent quarters or Neipe houses, which are built on a bamboo frame work and are cool and dry. Even on the outworks the soldiers had comfortable palm huts before the rains set in and except for the intense heat were very comfortable.
The rains had not started in earnest when Captain Barker and Lieutenant Eberly sailed for home. It was well understood then that the rains would cut off all transportation except by railway and that is given as the reason for General Lawton's abandoning San Isidro, there being a big swamp between it and the railway that is impassible during the rains.
The only animal available for transportation during the wet weather is the water buffalo, but the army has utilized this docile beast for other purposes, having established a thriving vaccine farm on the outskirts of Manila and reaping a fine quality of virus from the buffalo calves.
Ball Players Dismissed.
ROCHESTER, July 29.—The Rochester base ball club members arrested for Sunday playing, last Sunday, were arraigned before Justice Laverty in Charlotte and discharged by him. Ex-District Attorney George D. Forsyth appeared for the defense. H. Clifford Spurr, lawyer for the Law Enforcement league, did not appear. He is on his vacation in New York. It is understood that he gave up the effort to try to enforce the law through the agency of the Charlotte officials and intends to prevent games in the future by applying to the higher courts.
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| Gen. and Marquis Gaston de Galliffet. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
The Present Idol of Paris.
The present cabinet of France is probably the most incongruous assemblage that was ever seen even in that anomalous country. Millerand, the secretary of commerce, is a rampant socialist, of the most flaming dye, and General the Marquis de Galliffet, secretary of war, is chiefly celebrated for having shot thousands of socialists during the days of the commune.
This general is the most romantic and theatric of all the men in the new cabinet, and consequently comes nearer to the hearts and imaginations of the Frenchmen than any other of the new dignitaries. He is 70 years old, but is hale and handsome, and his life has been one long series of daredevil excitement both in war and in love. He went to Mexico with Maximilian and there an exploding shell tore open his abdomen, and it was stated in the French papers at the time that he carried his entrails in his hat until he found a surgeon. A silver plate was attached to his stomach and he grimly declares that he experiences all the fluctuations in the value of that metal. His conduct during the Commune appears to have been nearly forgotten by the socialists, and this only shows what poor memories the Parisians have. During the fight in the streets of Paris he succeeded in penning up a large portion of the population in a corner and then turning his artillery upon them. He killed men, women and children without mercy and afterward boasted of it. This man is one of the new heroes of the hour and is associated with conservatives, Socialists, and republicans and men whose sympathies are obviously with imperialism. But such is the romantic idolatry of the French people for militarism that this man wears his questionable honors with more pomposity and success than any of them.
KISSING BUG CLUB.
One Formed by Young Women to Capture Insect Specimens.
A Kissing Bug club is the latest organization of La Salle, Ills., being formed exclusively of young women, and the object being to acquire one specimen for each member. In nearly every store window is a glass jar with a prisoner, supposed to be a Melanolestes picipes, and the young women may every afternoon be seen in front of the business places studying the different species. The woods and meadows are scoured by other members for the coveted insects, says the Chicago Chronicle.
The young women are not alone in their interest, however, for the more staid and serious citizens have become alarmed at the reported advent of a flock of kissing bugs into the vicinity. Three persons have been bitten in La Salle, and though the doctors scoff every residence in La Salle is closed airtight every night and all night. Miss Tillie Johnson, who was the first sufferer to appear on the streets with swollen lips, declares that she has never experienced such pain in all her 40 years as accompanied the sting of the kissing bug. She wants revenge and made application for membership in the Kissing Bug club, but was denied on account of her age.
"THE OXFORD AFFAIR.''
Amateur Theatricals Prettily Staged and Well Carried Out.
The Royal Theatre company gave a most delightful entertainment last evening at the home of one of its members, Miss Olive Edgcomb, on Court.st., Cortland, N. Y. The spacious parlors were thrown open to about a hundred guests, and if hearty applause was an indication of appreciation, the company had nothing to regret in the rendering of its play. The comedy presented was "The Oxford Affair," in three acts, and offered many opportunities for good work which were not neglected. The following is the cast:
Miss Mary Duell most charmingly impersonated the pretty young widow, Mrs. Jack Oxford, who was not a widow after all. Miss Olive Edgcomb, as the anxious chaperon, was exactly fitted to the part and it could not have been in better hands. In the difficult role of Sophronia a second Mrs. Malaprop, Miss Wilhelmina Newkirk was a favorite from beginning to end, receiving much well merited applause. Her sister Ellen, Marlea Wells, with her Shakespearean quotations was capital and one of the hits of the evening. Miss Cora Winchell and Miss Nellie Bliss played sweet and coquettish sixteen in a most pleasing and graceful manner. Cora Edgcomb was especially good as Ellen, the maid, and instantly gained a warm place in the hearts of her audience by her quaint Irish brogue. Miss Grace Allen was a brisk little pink-ribboned maid of all work and could not have been excelled.
A delightful feature of the evening was a violin solo, "Schubert's Serenade," and encore, given by Mr. Elliott of New Haven, Conn., with accompaniment by Miss Jane Newkirk. Mr. Elliott is a brother of Mr. C. H. V. Elliott.
Too much praise cannot be given this young company of players for the pretty stage picture and should this summer troupe appear again we hope we may be there.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
NEW LODGE INSTITUTED
To be Known as Homer Lodge, No. 419, A. O. U. W.—Officers Installed.
Homer lodge, No. 418, Ancient Order of United Workmen, was instituted last night at Homer. About 100 brothers from surrounding lodges were present including quite a party from Cincinnatus who drove over in the afternoon, and a considerable number from Cortland. The following grand lodge officers were also present: Past Grand Master Workman Charles A. Pulford of Elmira; Past Grand Master Workman A. C. Howe of Syracuse, sitting P. G. M. W.; Past Grand Foreman J. R. Alvord of Syracuse, S. D. G. M. W.; Past Grand Overseer Harry Swan of Cortland, M. W. Cortland lodge; Past Grand Recorder C. W. Saunders of Cortland, P. M. W. Cortland, lodge; Past Grand Financier Wm. I. Weed of DeRuyter, P. M. W.; Past Grand Receiver William Pearson of Cortland, P. M. W., Cortland lodge; Past Grand Guide James R. Crabtree of Syracuse; Past Grand I. Watchman Joseph Bunney of Cortland, D. D. G. M. W.; Past Grand O. Watchman Eugene Woodworth of Cortland, P.M. W. The following grand trustees were also present: Schuyler P. Bulkley of Cortland; Francis Curtis of Cincinnatus, M. W.; H. I. Van Hoesen of Truxton.
The following officers of Homer were installed:
P. M. W.—Fred Briggs.
M. W.—R. Watson.
Foreman—Wm. Foster.
Overseer—George Thompson.
Recorder—C. V. Coon.
Financier—Thos. Knobel.
Receiver—Chas. Marriel.
Guide—F. R. Paddock.
I. W.—Harry Newcomb.
O. W.—Carl Dillenbeck.
After the close of business refreshments were served and an enjoyable social season was spent by all present.
Lincoln Lodge Election.
At the last regular meeting of Lincoln lodge, I. O. G. T., the following officers were elected:
C. T.—Harry Northrup.
V. T.—Miss Nellie Mattoon.
S.—Miss Coral French.
F. S.—L. L. Gillett.
T.—Arthur Moot.
M.—Louie Lang.
S. J. T.—Miss Rosa Ball.
L. D.—W. J. Chorley.
Trustee—L. L. Gillett.
Delegate to Grand Lodge—L. L. Gillett.
Alternate—A. Frost, Jr.
Press Rep.—A. Frost, Jr.
Ice cream and cake were served at the recess.
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| Cortland Riverside Park. |
Attractions at the Park.
There will be a concert at the park this evening by Daniels' full orchestra of eight pieces. The orchestra will play upon the broad veranda of the pavilion. Later in the evening the same orchestra will furnish music for dancing in the large and well ventilated pavilion.
On Sunday afternoon there will be a trolley ride to Homer, to McGraw, back to the park and back to the place of beginning. The cars will leave the Messenger House at 2:30 o'clock. Fare for the round trip 25 cents.
On Sunday evening at 8 o'clock the Cortland City band will give an open air concert at the park.
Animal Eating Plant.
The story of the animal eating plant of giant size, said to have been discovered in the forest about Labrador lake in Truxton, written by Clayton H. Buell, will appear in the Elmira Telegram tomorrow. Don't fail to purchase one of the newsboys [sic], or at the cigar and drug stores where The Telegram is kept on sale. [Paid ad.]
FIRE AT CAMILLUS, N. Y.
Heart of the Village Wiped Out—Help Went from Syracuse.
Eight buildings, comprising the heart of the village of Camillus, Onondaga County, were wiped out by fire last night, causing a loss of about $20,000. The fire started in the C. M. B. A. building and was quickly discovered. The village fire department turned out promptly with some small hose, but found that the water had been let out of the mill race earlier in the evening for the purpose of cleaning out the mill race and the firemen had to go two miles to turn on the water and wait for the water to get down there. Meanwhile the fire had spread rapidly. A telephone message for help was sent to Syracuse, and an engine and hose cart were loaded upon a flat car and run out there and extinguished the flames, but not till great damage had been done.
BREVITIES.
—The Utica Saturday Globe this morning contained a fine half tone portrait of the late Horace P. Goodrich.
—Miss Nellie Dalton delightfully entertained a few of her little friends from Binghamton yesterday afternoon. Refreshments were served on the lawn and a very pleasant afternoon was spent.
—Members of Cortlandville lodge, No. 470, F. & A. M., are requested to meet in the lodgerooms Sunday evening, July 30, for the purpose of attending divine service at the Homer-ave., Methodist church.
—The firemen's parade in Ithaca on Thursday next will be one of the largest ever seen in this vicinity.—Owego Times. It is surely to be hoped that the windows of the heavens will not be opened on that day for a flood as on parade day in Cortland last year.
—The trolley line is now completed across the Cornell campus at Ithaca and the new bridge across the big gorge is finished so that the first car ran across to Cornell Heights yesterday. This is the new tract north of the gorge just opened for building lots. Several fine residences have already been erected there.
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