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Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, November 13, 1899.
HAULING THE DRAG NET.
Slippery Aguinaldo Will Be Caught in Its Meshes.
MAJOR BELL CAPTURES TARLAC.
Lively Filipino Makes Another Change of Base—General MacArthur Takes Mamban With the Loss of One Officer—Young Marching Through Mud.
MANILA, Nov. 13.—General MacArthur and General Lawton are closing in on Tarlac. Communication with distant points is impossible except by means of the government wire, which is crowded with official business.
General MacArthur has taken Mamban. This was supposed to be the strongest position held by the Filipinos except Tarlac.
The brief accounts of the engagement received indicate that the rebels fought according to their recent tactics, retreating after firing a few volleys. One officer of the Thirty-sixth regiment is the only American reported killed.
General MacArthur began his advance at daylight, Colonel Smith, with the Seventeenth regiment on the right; Major Bell's command and the Thirty-sixth on the left and the Ninth in the center. Colonel Smith encountered a small force and easily disposed of them.
Major Bell secured a position on the mountain, from which he poured an enfilading fire from rifles and Hotchkiss guns upon the first line of the enemy's trenches. The Filipinos stood the fire for 20 minutes and then retreated to the mountains.
General MacArthur entered Bamban at 10 o'clock and Colonel Smith occupied Capas, the first town beyond.
General Lawton's headquarters is still at Canabatuan.
General Young, with his cavalry and infantry, is still pushing ahead through the fearful mud, but his exact whereabouts is not known.
Colonel Bell's regiment and a small force of cavalry have entered Tarlac without opposition.
Aguinaldo is undoubtedly hiding in the jungle with his cabinet and hope is expressed that he will be captured shortly.
RUSSIA AND JAPAN.
Rumors of Trouble Between the Two Great Powers.
VICTORIA B. C, Nov. 13.—That the rumors of the serious situation between Russia and Japan are not exaggerated, seems certain from news received here. The North China Daily News says:
"So greatly excited were the Chinese of the north by rumors of an impending war between Russia and Japan that many merchants, both Chinese and Japanese, who are doing business in New Chwang, Port Arthur and Che Foo, have sent their families to Shanghai and elsewhere in the south for safety.
It is believed Japan rather courts the struggle, as she is now second only to England in naval strength and for years has viewed the encroachments of Russia with resentment and alarm.
Li Hung Chang, in an interview given to an American correspondent at Pekin on the Philippines question, blames the United States for departing from its traditional policy, saying that had General Grant lived the country would never have entered upon the policy that he (Li) prophesied would be disastrous to the United States. He said China would not object to America's enlisting several regiments of Chinese to fight Filipinos if they were enlisted in the Philippines and with the knowledge and consent of the Chinese consul there.
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| County Clerk's Office, Main Street, Cortland, N. Y. |
SUPERVISORS MEET.
COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF 1899 AND 1900.
A Splendid Body of Legislators Well Representing Their Respective Towns—J. Harris Hammond Re-elected Chairmen and E. C. Alger Chosen Clerk.
The board of supervisors which began its annual s session at the supervisors' rooms in the county clerk's building this afternoon, has seven members who were not on last year's board, and of these seven, four are gentlemen who have not seen service on previous boards. Five vocations in life are represented in the fifteen members as follows: Two physicians, two bankers, one lawyer, two produce dealers and eight farmers. Nine of the supervisors are Republican in politics and the other six are Democrats.
The representative from the now booming town of Cincinnatus, the eastern terminus of the Erie & Central New York railway, is Dr. Benjamin Kenyon a physician of wide reputation as a practitioner, and a man of good practical business judgment. Dr. Kinyon is one of the jolliest of the county's legislators and keeps an eagle eye out for his town's interests at all times. He is a Democrat and was a member of the boards in 1893-4-5 and 1898.
Mr. Edward Alley, cashier of the First National bank of Cortland, will represent the interests of the town of Cortlandville, and it is needless to say that he will do it well. A man of keen business judgment and genuine level-headedness, he cannot fail of being a valuable man on the board. He is a Republican and received his appointment from the town board last week upon the resignation of D. F. Wallace. Other members of the board will find Mr. Alley a pleasant and courteous man to do business with.
J. Wesley Patrick, who represents the town of Cuyler, is a farmer and one of the best and most progressive in the town. He is a Republican, and this is not his first legislative experience, as he was his town's very efficient representative in 1879 and 1880, and again in 1898.
The usually Republican town of Freetown is this year represented by a Democrat, Martin A. Mynard, who sat with the boards of 1886 and 1888. Mr. Mynard is a farmer, and serves his town well as supervisor.
A new face is seen from the town of Harford in John A. Wavle, a comparatively young man engaged in the produce business. Mr. Wavle is a Democrat, and succeeds J. H. Brown, Republican, who had represented the town since 1891. Mr. Wavle is an energetic and careful business man, and will no doubt make a valuable man for the board and for his town.
The town of Homer is represented by Augustus H. Bennett, cashier of the Homer National bank, who represented his town in the boards of 1888-9-90 and '98, and is one of the board's most valuable members. He is Republican in politics.
Frank M. Surdam, Republican, comes back from the town of Lapeer after an absence of one year, having been a member of the boards of 1893-4-5-6-7. He is a successful farmer in his town and a careful business man.
Marathon's representative again this year is J. Harris Hammond, who began his experience as supervisor in 1896, and was the board's chairman last year. His occupation is that of a farmer, and his unusual business ability has been demonstrated in many ways, and he is considered one of the board's best members. He is a Republican.
Dr. Herman D. Hunt of Preble is one of the shrewdest members of the board, and is a leader upon the Democratic side. His previous experience has been on the boards of 1892, 1893, 1896-7-8.
Fred A. Crosley, Republican of Scott, demonstrated last year, which was his maiden year as supervisor, that he is made of the right kind of stuff for a supervisor and his townsmen showed wisdom in returning him this year. He is a young man engaged in farming, and is a practical business man.
Johnson G. Bingham, Republican, represents the town of Solon for the seventh consecutive year, and is one of the best men on the board. His conservative business judgment is held in high regard by his colleagues, and his town's interests never suffer at his hands. Mr. Bingham is a prosperous farmer.
Taylor sends Irving W. Phelps, who will be one of the oldest members of the board. But Mr. Phelps is not young in practical experience, having capably represented his town in 1861, 1862, 1867, 1870-1-2-3. He is a farmer and a Republican.
The only lawyer on the board is John O'Donnell of Truxton, who is also a Democrat. Mr. O'Donnell is no novice as a county legislator, having been his town supervisor since 1894. Mr. O'Donnell is a man of ideas, and knows how to express them forcibly on the floor, as he often does.
A new man comes from the large town of Virgil, N. F. Webb, a Republican and a farmer who is well known all over the county as a prominent member of the county grange. Mr. Webb is serving his first term as supervisor, and it goes without saying that he will be a valuable member.
The town of Willet also sends a new man this year, Adelbert E. Ingersoll, a stock and produce dealer of that town, who is a good business man, and will certainly do himself and his town credit. Mr. Ingersoll is a Democrat.
Briefly summarized, the composition of the board is as follows:
Cincinnatus—Dr. Benjamin Kinyon.*
Cortlandvllle—Edward Alley.
Cuyler—J. Wesley Patrick.*
Freetown—M. A. Mynard.
Harford—John A. Wavle.
Homer—Augustus H. Bennett.*
Lapeer—F. M. Surdam.
Marathon—J. Harris Hammond.*
Preble—Dr. Herman D. Hunt.*
Scott—Fred A. Crosley.*
Solon—Johnson G. Bingham.*
Taylor—I. W. Phelps.
Truxton—John O'Donnell *.
Virgil—N. F. Webb.
Willet—A. E. Ingersoll.
Republicans in Romans 9, Democrats Italic 6, members of last board.*
The board was called to order at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon by A. E. Seymour, clerk of the last board and Supervisor Hammond of Marathon was chosen temporary chairman. A recess of thirty minutes was taken during which the Republican members caucused upon the organization of the board.
Upon reassembling, on motion of Mr. Crosley of Scott, Mr. Hammond was made permanent chairman for two years, the present board holding office for two years.
On motion of Supervisor Patrick of Cuyler, Edmond C. Alger of Cortland was chosen clerk for two years. Albert Widger of Taylor was appointed janitor at the pleasure of the board on motion of Supervisor Bingham of Solon.
On motion of Mr. Bingham, the following was adopted:
Resolved, That it seems eminently fitting at this opening session of our board to express to David F. Wallace of Cortlandville who from ill health has deemed it expedient and wise to tender his resignation as supervisor of his town, which resignation we learn has been accepted by the town board, that we express to him personally and collectively our most sincere regrets. As a supervisor and as a man he has endeared himself to us by his gentlemanly courtesy and sterling honesty and we shall treasure his memory. We trust that soon he may regain fully the health he has in former years enjoyed. His loss to us as a member of this board we consider of no small importance.
To his successor, Edward Alley, we tender a most hearty welcome and also the same to all other members from the various towns who have sent new representatives and assure them that they shall have the same freedom, courtesy and respect that former members from their towns have enjoyed and wish them all to know their rights are just as large and shall be as fully respected as any of their predecessors. That this resolution shall be placed on our minutes and a copy of the same be sent by our clerk to Mr. Wallace.
The order of business of the last board was adopted for the session. The rules of order as laid down in the supervisors' manual were adopted with the exception that the hours of the session will be from 9 to 12 A. M. and from 1 to 4 P. M.
A motion introduced by Dr. Hunt, and seconded by Mr. O'Donnell providing that the equalization committee consist of three members instead of seven was defeated by a vote of 13 to 2.
An adjournment was taken until Wednesday at 9 A. M. and to-morrow the board will meet at the county clerk's office as a board of county canvassers to review the vote cast at the last election.
Before adjournment of the board Mr. A. E. Seymour, the retiring clerk, reported to the board upon several matters in which he had been appointed special committee and expressed his appreciation for the courtesies extended to him by the members during the three years he had acted as their clerk.
SIDEPATH COMMISSION.
Badges Ordered for Next Year, 2,500 in Number—Over 2,600 Sold This Year.
The Cortland county [bicycle] sidepath commission held a meeting Friday night and decided to place an order with Morse & Son of Rochester for 2,500 badges for next year. The badge will be a shield attached to the left front fork, similar to that of this year, and will have the figures "1900" punched out from its center, showing plainly the enamel on the wheel's fork.
Over 2,600 badges were sold the past season, all bills are paid and there is money enough in the commission's hands to pay for next year's tags and still leave a comfortable balance. The new tags are to be delivered on or before Dec. 25. The 1899 licenses expire Dec. 31, and if a person desires to secure a tag next year having the same number as the one owned this year, he can do so by paying for it before Jan. 1.
The commission has done much for the wheelmen this year, and next year will see much more accomplished in the way of constructing sidepaths in Cortland county.
AN OFFICIAL VISIT
To be Made to the A. O. U. W. Lodges of This County.
Mr. Joseph Bunney, district deputy of Cortland county for the Ancient Order of United Workmen, has received notice that Past Grand Master Workman and Special Grand Deputy W. J. Donnell will make an official visit to the several lodges in this county on the following dates: Homer lodge, No. 418, Thursday night, Nov. 16; Cortland lodge, No. 351, Friday night, Nov. 17; Cincinnatus lodge, No. 406, Monday night, Nov. 20. A large attendance is desired as it is for the benefit of the members and for the good of the order that W. J. Donnell is coming.
ALMOST A DOUBLE WEDDING.
Only One Couple Got a Little Start of the Other.
GODDARD-STURDEVANT.
At the M. E. parsonage in Union Valley on Tuesday evening, Nov. 7, 1899, occurred the wedding of Mr. Judson Goddard and Miss Maud Sturdevant both of Taylor by the Rev. J. N. Eberley of Union Valley.
STURDEVANT-PRICE.
A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Price in Texas Valley on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8 at 2 o'clock when their daughter Blanche was united in marriage to Frank L. Sturdevant of Taylor by Rev. J. N. Eberly of Union Valley. The bride and groom were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Judson Goddard of Taylor. The house was tastefully decorated with evergreens and blue and white bunting which formed an arch under which the ceremony was performed. After the ceremony a bountiful wedding dinner was served. They received many useful and beautiful presents. Both Mr. and Mrs. Goddard and Mr. and Mrs. Sturdevant left on the evening train amid a shower of rice and congratulations for Syracuse.
Those present were Mrs. Truman Sturdevant and daughter Carrie, Mr. Charles Goddard and daughter Ruth of Taylor, Mr. L. B. Johnson of Cincinnatus, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Watson of Texas Valley, Mrs. D. D. Bugby of Cortland, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Patterson and son Clarence of Groton, Mrs. W. E. Bugby and children of Tully. The bride and groom are highly esteemed by a large circle of friends.
SPAULDING-LINCOLN.
A Pretty Home Wedding at Nubia Last Saturday.
Mr. Howard A. Spaulding of Rutland, Vt., and Miss Nellie Louise Lincoln were married at the home of the bride's parents in Nubia on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The parlors were very prettily decorated for the occasion, the prevailing colors being green and white. The ceremony was performed by Rev W. A. Smith of Groton, assisted by Rev. U. S. Milburn of Cortland. The bride looked very charming indeed in a traveling suit of brown camelshair. The maid of honor was Miss Lela Hazen of Groton and the best man Mr. Vernon Lincoln, brother of the bride. Little Cora Dodge was flower girl and Alton Regent ring-bearer, while Miss Silvia Smith of Groton played the Lohengrin Wedding March. A bountiful repast was served to the bridal party and the forty guests present after congratulations had been offered. The presents were very numerous and beautiful.
As the evening approached Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding left on a short wedding trip for a destination not announced. Next week they go to Rutland, which will be their future home.
BREVITIES.
—The board of village trustees meets in regular session to-night.
—A regular meeting of the Royal Arcanum will be held Tuesday evening, Nov. 14, at G. A. R. hall at 7:30 o'clock.
—The Pastime Dancing club will give a party in Red Men's hall to-morrow evening. McDermott's orchestra will furnish music.
—The first rehearsal for the comic opera "The Chimes of Normandy" occurs at the Conservatory of Music to-night at 8 o'clock.
—A special communication of Cortlandville lodge, No. 470, F. & A. M., will be held Tuesday evening. The third degree will be conferred.
—The Fortnightly club will meet on Wednesday afternoon with the Misses Turner, 98 Tompkins, instead of with Mrs. Booth as arranged at the last meeting.
—New display advertisements to-day are— Warren, Tanner & Co., Suggestions of winter, page 6; C. F. Brown, Atomizers, page 6; Theo. Stevenson,, ,Real Estate, page 6; Opera House, "What Happened to Jones," page 5; F. D. Smith, Red Cross stoves, page 6.
—A Sunday paper yesterday gave an account of Conductor Carl Dillenbeck of the trolley line wrenching his knee Saturday evening by catching his right foot in a frog, and represented him as nearly run over by a passing train. No train was near. The correct account appears in our Homer letter to-day.
Against the Sunday Newspaper.
The New York State Sabbath association will hold a convention at Binghamton, opening Thursday evening, Nov. 16, in the First Congregational church. Rev. David J. Burrell of New York City will make the principal address on that evening: subject, "The Sunday Newspaper; the Evil and Its Cure,"
The following day there will be a business meeting at 10 A.M. and a public meeting at 2 P. M., when a free discussion of the above subject will be had, with special reference to the inauguration of practical methods that should be effective in suppressing the Sunday newspaper. The convention will close with a mass meeting on Friday evening.
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