FILIPINOS ATTACKED, ANNUAL FIREMEN'S PARADE, AND RECEPTION FOR PASTOR STEVENSON

 

Gen. Frederick Dent Grant.

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, October 7, 1899.

FILIPINOS ATTACKED.

General Fred Grant Makes a Move On the Enemy.

DRIVEN FROM THE IMUS RIVER.

Three Americans Were Wounded—Six Filipinos Known to Have Been Killed. The Captured Territory Now Held By the Americans. Latest From Manila.

   MANILA, Oct. 7.—General Fred Grant, with three companies of the Fourth infantry, two companies of the Fourteenth infantry and a band of scouts attached to the former regiment, advanced from Imus, driving the insurgents from the entire west bank of the Imus river. Three Americans were wounded.

   Companies C and N, with the scouts, crossed the river at Big Bend and advanced westward in the direction of the Binacayan road, the insurgents firing volleys, but retiring. Twenty Filipinos were discovered entrenched at the Binacayan church, about midway between Bacoor and Cavite Viejo. These were routed, six being killed.

   Riley's battery of the Fifth artillery, made an effective sortie about a mile south of Bacoor and shelled the west bank of the river at close range. That bank is now held by the Americans.

 

ROOSEVELT AT ELMIRA.

He Assists In the Celebration of Douglass Memorial and Other Events.

   ELMIRA, Oct. 7.—Governor Roosevelt arrived here from Binghamton at 8:35 to assist in the celebration of Douglass memorial day and was met at the station by the committee of colored men in charge of the celebration, a delegation of distinguished citizens and the Thirtieth Separate company, the latter acting as escort to the armory where he held a public reception. At the conclusion of the reception, the governor was driven to the residence of Colonel Archie E. Baxter on West Sixth street, where he had luncheon and rested until 2:30 o'clock, when he proceeded to Maple Avenue park where at 3 o'clock he delivered an address to about 2,000 people.

   At 5 o'clock the governor addressed the female students at Elmira college, who gave him a hearty and graceful welcome. He then dined with Colonel Baxter and family, after which he proceeded to Waverly, where he spoke in the opera house before the Young People's Christian Endeavor society. He was the guest of Senator Johnson while in Waverly.

   It was expected that the governor would be present at the banquet at St. James hall at night and the fact that he left early in the evening was a disappointment to the committee as he was booked to respond to a toast.

 

Admiral George Dewey, USN.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

   Admiral Dewey is very discouraging to the Tagal Junta in the United States. He speaks of the Filipinos who are resisting American authority as "insurgents;'' he says the insurrection must be put down; he applauds Secretary Long when the latter speaks of our occupancy of the Philippines as "permanent;" he gives his unqualified approval to the president's declaration that there shall be "no faltering in maintaining the victory" Dewey won. The [Democratic] party that has been resolving at state conventions in praise of Dewey and in condemnation of the administration is placed in an awkward fix by the admiral. The Tagalog papers are confused. Both were foolishly reckless in assuming that the first naval officer of the nation was false to his country and himself. They invited the humiliation that is upon them. The one has learned nothing at the school of bitter experience; the other is madly opposed to whatever is. Admiral Dewey does not stop with approving policy; he suggests more aggressive action, and at once more ships of war are ordered to the East. The gentle Dewey believes to making war effective. By an effective cut off of supplies he would compel the insurgents who evade battle to sue for peace. And when peace is secured he is strongly in favor of the United States holding forever possession of the Philippine archipelago. Antis who praise Dewey commend McKinley. They are in a bad plight.

   In Baltimore recently a deceased pet monkey was given a very formal burial in a satin lined white casket. There were six pallbearers, a eulogistic address, carriages for the mourners and several floral designs, including the "empty chair" and the "gates ajar." The missing link was not present, though it is evident that the participants in this performance more closely resemble the supposed antecedents of the missing link than its alleged successors.

 

Cortland Village President Samuel N. Holden.

Adelbert J. Barber.

M. F. Cleary.

John F. Dowd.

THE ANNUAL PARADE

Of the Cortland Fire Department Was Held To-day.

   The annual parade of the Cortland fire department occurred this afternoon, and for the first time in history the firemen had fine asphalt pavements to march upon. The line formed on Railroad St., right resting on Main and was made up as follows: Carriage containing President Holden and Village Trustees Thompson, White, Wood and Sprague; carriage containing former Chiefs M. F. Cleary, N. J. Peck, A. G. Bosworth, John H. Phelps, John F. Dowd and L. A. Arnold; Chief Barber and board of engineers; Cortland city band, 16 men; Water Witch Steamer and Hose Co. No. 1 with steamer, 27 men; Orris Hose No. 2, with cart, 20 men; Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co. No. 3 with truck, 34 men; Emerald Hose Co. No. 3 with handsome silver mounted parade cart, 17 men; Hitchcock Hose Co., No. 6 with hose wagon, twenty-six men.

   The department presented a remarkably fine appearance and was highly complimented on all sides. It is doubtful if there is another department in the state that can and does make as fine a showing as this one with its solidly built men, with their handsome uniforms and splendid marching and their fine apparatus. It is a department to be proud of and Cortland people are proud of it.

   The line of march was as follows: Main to Tompkins to cemetery and countermarch to Main; south to Lehigh Valley tracks and countermarch to Port Watson, to Church, to Railroad, to Main, north to hospital corner, countermarch to Lincoln-ave. to Homer-ave., countermarch to North Main to Main to Railroad-st. to Church-st., where the line was broken after the hook and ladder team driven by D. F. Waters made an exhibition run with the truck from Clinton-ave. to Port Watson-st.

 

HARDY CASE GOES OVER.

No Record of a Divorce Could be Found by Her Attorney.

   The Syracuse Herald of last night said: Attorneys for Mrs. Delasy Hardy made an unsatisfactory trip to Cortland yesterday, their purpose being to prove, if possible, that their colored client was legally divorced from Philander McChesney, to whom she acknowledged that she was married before her alliance with Boston Hardy. There is nothing on the records of Cortland county to show that Mrs. Hardy, or McChesney, ever got a decree of divorce, and the inference is that the old lady is either mistaken about bringing such an action or else was badly fooled by the Cortland county legal luminaries who looked after her troubles with Philander. But whatever the fact, Attorney Thomas Woods was sufficiently convinced that it would be futile to proceed with the trial of the case against the Rapid Transit company for Boston Hardy's death in Park-ave., without first proving the existence of near relatives to the deceased, who could be made the beneficiaries of any recovery that might be reached. So a juror was withdrawn and the case put over the term, with the reservation that the costs be fixed at a later day in the term. If these costs are not paid, then the complaint is to be dismissed.

 

NEW ELECTRIC MACHINERY.

Apparatus That May be Attached to the Incandescent Circuit.

   A new one-half horse-power electric motor has just been received at the office of the Cortland & Homer Electric Co. which was secured on a special order for L. W. Aldridge, the optician, and which is to furnish the power for his machine for grinding the lenses of spectacles. The peculiarity of this machine is that it may be attached to any wire of the incandescent light circuit. This is the first motor in town of this kind. All other motors are attached to the trolley line circuit. It is started and stopped in the same way that an incandescent light is turned on and off.

   The new 120 Kilo-watt incandescent light machine for the Electric company has been received, and will be set up within a few days. When ready for use this will make a complete duplicate power so that the services can be complete through the whole twenty-four hours, and letting each power be shut down half the time for oiling and repairs. When the duplicate power is ready, it will be practically impossible to interfere with the continuity of the service.

 

DEMOCRACY ORGANIZED.

Hugh Duffey of Cortland Made Chairman of the County Committee.

   The Democratic county committee met in Fireman's hall at 2 o'clock this afternoon and organized. Thirteen members were present, representing the towns of Cortlandville, Cuyler, Marathon, Preble, Solon, Taylor and Truxton.

   John O'Donnell of Truxton presided at the temporary organization and Maurice Welch of Cortland recorded. On motion of James Dougherty of Cortland, Hugh Duffey of Cortland was elected chairman and Edward W. Hyatt of Homer secretary. Charles B. Warren of McGraw was chosen treasurer and the chairman and secretary were authorized to appoint an executive committee of seven members.

 

RECEPTION FOR PASTOR.

Many Welcome Rev. Mr. Stevenson to Memorial Baptist Church.

   The congregation of the Memorial Baptist church last night tendered an enthusiastic and highly enjoyable reception to their new pastor, Rev. George E. T. Stevenson. The rooms were very tastefully adorned with flags, potted plants and cut flowers artistically arranged by Mr. Adolph Frost, Jr., and a corps of capable assistants. At an early hour the people began to come. They were cordially welcomed at the door by a number of young men who acted as ushers and who conducted all to the reception committee, at the head of which stood Mr. Stevenson and his sister, Miss Eleanor J. Stevenson. The guests included not only members and attendants of this church, but other churches were also well represented in extending a hearty greeting to the young pastor.

   During the course of the evening Rev. W. J. Howell, pastor of the First Baptist church, speaking in behalf of the sister churches, addressed Mr. Stevenson some cordial words of welcome which were responded to by that gentleman. There was also a brief musical program which proved a pleasant feature. It included a vocal solo by Mr. John Evans, another by Miss Tina Pulford, a violin solo by Mr. Charles Seamans, and a vocal solo by Mr. Evans with violin obligata by Mr. Seamans. Miss Aria Hubbard acted as accompanist in every case. Refreshments were served, and the remainder of the evening was passed in a purely social way.

   The general committee of arrangements consisted of Mrs. A. G. Klotten, chairman, Mrs. George Allport, Mrs. J. V. Chatterton, Mrs. J . W. Moss, Mrs. George T. Lester and Mr. William Scarff.

   The reception committee included Mr. John S. Miller, chairman, Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Frost, Jr., Mrs. J. W. Moss, Mrs. Shattuck, Mr. I. Dan Lester, Mr. and Mrs. James S. Squires, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lombard, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Allport, Miss Jennie Lester, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harkness, Jr., Mrs. Bonney and Miss Emma Briggs.

   The committee on decorations was Mr. Adolph Frost, Jr., chairman, Clarence Klotten and the Misses Minnie Lester, Nellie Scarff, Bell Allen, Grace Squires, Ethel Frost and Pearl Allport.

   The refreshment committee was Miss Edith Williams, Mrs. J. S. Miller, Mrs. W. W. Seamans, Mrs. Marion Lewis, Mrs. George Meade, Mrs. Ulshoefer, and the Misses Bertha Hough, Flora Klotten and Edna Allport.

   The committee on music was Mr. John Evans, chairman, Mr. Charles Seamans, Mrs. Clarence Wilkins, Misses Tina Pulford, Minnie Lester and Edith Williams.

 

Rev. G. E. T. Stevenson.

THE PREACHER SOLDIER.

Record of the Pastor of the Memorial Baptist Church During the War.

   The Chicago Times-Herald of Aug. 11, 1898, printed the following in regard to Rev. George E. T. Stevenson, now pastor of the Memorial Baptist church:

   George Edmund Traver Stevenson, the Baptist minister who probably saved the life of W. L. Shepard, Jr., of the First regiment, by acting the "Good Samaritan" toward the sick soldier returning from Santiago, was a student in the divinity school at the University of Chicago during the past year. He enlisted and went with the last recruits for the First late in June.

   Fresh from the study of theology he went to the front with the volunteer regiment and according to the reports of his comrades began to put in practice the principles of unselfishness which he had learned in his theological course. The one act which has been reported of the ''Good Samaritan" is related in a letter from W. L. Shepard, Jr., who declares that but for the kindly ministering of Stevenson while on board the transport returning from Santiago he would not have lived to see his native land.

   Stevenson was detailed to kitchen duty on the vessel and was thus able to secure some tea, a cup of which he brought to the sick soldier after each meal. The homely beverage proved to be just the medicine needed. This simple, kindly act, done by the divinity student, probably saved a life and restored to his family one of Chicago's brave sons.

   Stevenson has been a student in Chicago since October last. He spent his undergraduate days at Columbian university, Washington, D. C, where he received two degrees, an A. B. in 1896 and an A. M. in 1897. While in college he began preaching and during his senior year secured a pastorate near Washington. Since coming to Chicago he has found time outside of his college work to preach nearly every Sunday. During the year he has occupied the Baptist pulpit at Custer Park and Grant Park.

   Among his college associates Stevenson was known as a whole-souled fellow, cordial and friendly toward every one and unselfish almost to a fault. He is remembered alike by fellow student and instructor and all say that the thoughtful acts credited to him are just what they would expect from such a generous nature. Besides being a hard working student he was active in athletics and college society. While in Colgate university he joined the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Tennis and baseball are favorite sports with him. He was a member of the divinity baseball team last spring and played in games against McCormick seminary and Garrett Biblical Institute.

   Lansingburg, N. Y., can claim this preacher-soldier as its son. He was born in Green Island, N. Y., twenty-five years ago.

 

BREVITIES.

   —New display advertisements to-day are—Palmer & Co., Dress skirts, page 8.

   —The Republican county committee held a meeting this afternoon at the office of Chairman Miller.

   —The Cora Phillips bigamy examination in Justice Kelley's court this morning was adjourned to Oct. 14, at 1 0 A.M.

   —There will be no service at the A. M. Zion's mission in Collins' hall to-morrow on account of the illness of the pastor.

   —Rev. Uri Mitchell, formerly pastor of the Universalist church, will preach in the Free Methodist church Sunday evening at 7 o'clock.

   —The revised time schedule of both divisions of the Electric railroad which goes into effect to-morrow is published in another column. Cut this out and preserve it as it will not be published in full like this again.

   —The one-hundredth anniversary of the founding of the First Religious Society of Homer, which is the official title of the present Congregational church of Homer, will be observed to-morrow morning at 10:30 o'clock with fitting services. The program appears in our Homer letter to-day.

 

New Meat Firm.

   Messrs. Hilligus & Weatherwax, who since January, 1897, have conducted the meat market in the Van Bergen block at 102 Main-st., have sold their business to Messrs. Ralph W. Mitchell and Clarence S. Strowbridge, who will take possession one week from next Monday. Mr. Mitchell knows the meat business from one end to the other and Mr. Strowbridge is an active, competent business man, making a combination which will make a strong business firm.

 

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