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| Maj. Gen. Loyd Wheaton. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, November 6, 1899.
AUTUMN CAMPAIGN ON.
General Otis Will Push It With Great Vigor.
OUR TROOPS MOVE ON TABLAC.
Generals Wheaton, MacArthur and Lawton Are Advancing From Three Different Directions and Hope to Catch the Wiley Aguinaldo in a Trap.
MANILA, Nov. 6.—A fleet of transports and gunboats has left Manila for the most important expedition of the autumn campaign. Its destination is supposed to be Dagupan or some other northern port.
General Wheaton commands with a brigade consisting of the Thirteenth infantry, the Thirty-third infantry, two guns of the Sixth artillery and two Gatlings. The transports Sheridan, Francisco de Reyes and Aztec carry the troops with the gunboat Helena as escort.
A dispatch was sent ahead to arrange a rendezvous with the United States cruiser Charleston and the other warships that are patrolling the north coast of Luzon.
The landing will be made under cover of the guns of the fleet. It is assumed here that the purpose of the expedition is to move down the Dagupan-Manila railroad toward Tarlac or to prevent Aguinaldo's forces making another base farther north.
Dagupan and Apparri are the strongholds of the insurgents in the north, and it is supposed the points where most of the filibustering parties land.
Since the beginning of hostilities it has been the unanimous opinion of military experts here that Dagupan should be made a base of operations, but sufficient troops have heretofore been lacking.
With Generals Wheaton, MacArthur and Lawton moving upon Tarlac from three directions and the mountains hemming in the other side, the insurgent capital will soon become untenable.
Aguinaldo may attempt to shift his headquarters to the rich tobacco country at the northern end of the island. Possibly he may slide around General Lawton's front to the southern provinces, but as MacArthur's and Lawton's troops are spread across the country from Angeles to Cabanatuan, it will be difficult for the insurgents to escape.
Should the concerted operations succeed, organized insurrection on a large scale should be at an end early next spring, although guerilla warfare is likely to continue for a long time. No one anticipates that the insurgents will make many hard battles.
The problem is to move the troops about the country, to maintain transportation and to hold the territory gained.
The moral effect of the arrival of a large American army is calculated upon to sap Aguinaldo's strength by desertions and through the loss of hope among the supporters of the revolutionary movement.
Two columns of General MacArthur's division took Magalang, about six miles northeast of Angeles. Colonel Smith, with two battalions of the Seventeenth infantry, two guns of the First artillery and a body of engineers, advanced from Angeles. Major O'Brien, with a battalion of the Seventeenth infantry and two troops of the Fourth cavalry, moved from Calulut.
Colonel Smith killed 11 insurgents, wounded 128 and captured 50, as well as taking a lot of insurgent transportation.
Major O'Brien killed 49 insurgents, wounded many and took 28 prisoners. The Americans had 11 men wounded.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
Election.
This is the last issue of The STANDARD which will reach its readers before Election day. As a final word, we wish to urge upon every Republican the importance of appearing at the polls and casting his vote for the Republican ticket. There is no national or state ticket in the field, it is true, and the Republican nominee for supreme court judge in this district has been endorsed by the Democrats. But the election is of moment as involving the choice of a member of assembly and important county officers, and especially as being preliminary to the presidential contest of next year. The vote in New York state this fall will have no slight bearing on the result of the election a year hence. It will be looked to as indicating the interest which Republicans are taking in their party, and their attitude towards the administration of President McKinley and the great issues which, under that administration, have been brought prominently before the people. It will be an element of encouragement or discouragement at the outset of the struggle which will be made in 1900 by the two great political patties to secure the electoral vote of the Empire State. Any considerable falling off in the usual Republican vote, any defeat of local nominees which would leave soreness and ill feeling behind it in the party, any indication that there is a decrease in interest in the party's success or in loyalty to the party interests, will be an obstacle to Republican victory at the presidential election. Such a Republican majority as this state gave three years ago cannot safely be counted on again and no effort should be spared to insure a united and harmonious Republican party this fall throughout the state, so that success in November 1900 may be assured.
School Commissioners.
With the closing days of the campaign, the efforts of the Democratic managers are being centered on their candidates for school commissioners, and the indications are that on election day every other interest will be made to give way to the school commissionerships. In the Second district a special effort is being made in the town of Homer, where Miss Cobb resides, to secure complimentary votes for her because of her sex and residence. It seems strange that with so competent and energetic a Republican nominee as Mr. Childs, who is besides a successful teacher of eight years experience, and who has served with marked acceptance as supervisor of his town and is a thorough going business man, any Republican should fail to give him earnest and hearty support in preference to a young woman with nothing but a few years of class room experience to recommend her to public support. But Democratic managers are counting on Republican votes for her; nevertheless The STANDARD urges every Republican in the Second district not only to vote for Mr. Childs but to do everything possible to secure his election. He will prove himself such a commissioner that every one who supports him will have reason to congratulate himself on so doing. He is the nominee of his party for the office, and on this ground also is entitled to the party support. He ought to be elected by more than the full party majority.
CALL FROM SNEAK THIEVES.
Didn't Carry off Anything but a Candle—Left Burnt Matches.
When the family of Mr. M. H. McGraw of 6 James-st., Cortland, came down stairs yesterday morning they found the floor covered with burnt matches of a kind not used in that house at all. Drawers and cupboards appeared to have been ransacked. The table silver was turned out for examination, but apparently the visitors had been looking for money, which they did not find, and they did not care to take away with them anything which could lend to their detection. So far as could be discovered not a thing was carried away but a fancy candlestick and its candle, which perhaps they lighted and used while in the house to see their way about.
A door leading to the hall and the stairway to the floor above which had been left open was closed and a heavy chair was placed against it, so that it would make a noise if moved by any one coming down unexpectedly to disturb them at their work.
Entrance was gained through a storeroom window which had been left unlocked, and tracks were seen in the mud beneath it and marks of a muddy shoe on the water table just below the window. No doors were found open or unfastened so that both entrance and exit must have been made through the window. The lower sash was nearly pulled down after the callers departed.
The work appears to have been done by local sneak thieves, and people will do well to see to it that all doors and windows are securely fastened.
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| Night Heron. |
A Strange Bird.
Wednesday morning of last week after the heavy rain, Mr. Albert Howe, who resides at 10 Maple-ave., Cortland, found in his garden a large bird of a variety not often seen in this vicinity. The bird was so wet that it could not fly and was easily captured. It is of a brownish color speckled with white and is evidently a species of heron. Its bill is 4 to 6 inches in length and its wings, when spread measure three feet and a half from tip to tip. Mr. Howe still has the bird in his possession but will dispose of it to any one who would like the specimen for mounting.
THE PRIMARY LAW.
A STEP IN THE DIRECTION OF CLEAN CAUCUSES.
It Deserves the Support of Every Good Citizen—Expense Not What Has Been Charged.
No one has ever yet ventured to attack the theory or principle of the Primary Election or Caucus Law which is to be submitted to the electors of the village to-morrow. The only argument which any one ventures to make against it is on the ground of alleged expense. The STANDARD endeavored to state truthfully—and thinks it did so state on Saturday last—the only items of expense in the new law. We published, besides, the text of the law in full, so that every one could see for himself everything that there is in it. Although favoring this law and believing it a good one, The STANDARD wishes the measure to stand on its merits. If the people for any reason decide that they don't want it, they are the judges and their decision, if unwise, is one from which all will suffer alike.
THE EXPENSE.
County Clerk Bushnell is quoted as saying that the expense to the village of enrolling the voters and conducting the primary election, in his opinion, would be not less than $2,000 a year. Mr. Bushnell gives no items or figures in support of any such an opinion, although he is quoted as saying that he has examined the law. We are compelled to believe that he is greatly in error. If every caucus for town, village, county, presidential delegates, etc., held during the year was to be an official caucus, under this law, with enrollment days for each, there would be considerable expense, but the law provides for only one official caucus day during the year, (see Section 4,) the seventh Tuesday before the general fall election, except in presidential years, when there shall be one official primary day on the last Tuesday of March, to choose delegates to conventions by which delegates to state conventions or congressional district conventions are to be chosen.
The enrollment of voters for caucuses is to be made in the first instance by the inspectors of election on the same days when registration is provided for, and this will not cost a dollar extra for the services of inspectors. In years not presidential, there will be only two days of extra service by the inspectors, one a special enrollment day, when they will receive $2 a day, and the other the official primary day when they will receive $5 a day. To this is to be added the rental of polling places for two days or parts of days, the few inexpensive books, blanks and envelopes required, and the pay for services of the county clerk as custodian of primary records. This pay will be fixed by the town board. Booths and ballot boxes are already on hand. Tickets for caucuses, as we stated Saturday, are no expense to the public, but have to be paid for by parties ordering them.
NOT A VILLAGE EXPENSE.
The expenses under this law are not a village charge, but a town charge, the same as those of general elections. (See Sec. 6 of the law.)
THE LAW MAY BE RESCINDED.
The adoption of the law by the people does not make it permanent. Sec. 14 provides that any city or village voting to come in under the law may also vote to go out if the law does not prove satisfactory in its operation. The people can well afford to try such an experiment.
SATISFACTORY WHEREVER TRIED.
In New York City where the two party organizations were not at all favorable to the law when it was first proposed, it is now accepted as a wise measure. Chairman Quigg of the Republican committee recently spoke of it in a public address as "a law for honesty and good government." Both parties and all factions in Syracuse this year expressed themselves as more than satisfied with its operation. The Republican county committee of this county endorsed the law last year by instructing its secretary to confer with the Democratic county committee in reference to bringing this village under its provisions.
These, in brief, are the facts of the situation. Statements contained in handbills circulated without signature or responsibility on the eve of election should be carefully examined before they are accepted. From the law and the summary of it as published by The STANDARD, any one can make a fair estimate for himself as to what the probable expense will be. Mr. Bushnell is clearly in error as to the expense being a village charge, as the section of the law to which we have referred above will show. We believe he is equally in error as to the expense of putting the law in operation.
Harrington-Monahan.
Mr. Harry W. Harrington of Oswego, formerly of Cortland, came to town Saturday night and returned home Sunday afternoon with a bride, Miss Anna Monahan, one of Cortland's fairest daughters.
The marriage took place at 12:30 Sunday at the parochial residence on North Main-st., the ceremony being performed by Rev. J. J. McLoghlin, pastor of St. Mary's church. Miss Mary Kinnarney of Cortland was bridesmaid and Mr. Arthur Harrington, a brother of the groom, was best man.
A wedding dinner was served at the home of the groom's parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Harrington, 55 Groton-ave. to which a few immediate friends had been invited. Mr. and Mrs. Harrington left at 4:48 for Oswego which will be their future home and where Mr. Harrington is filling a season's engagement as pianist at the leading opera house.
Death of Mrs. Bolles.
Mrs. H. A. Bolles, who had been in usual health was taken ill with some difficulty of the heart at 11:30 o'clock this morning at her home on Railroad-st., and died at 3 o'clock this afternoon. No further particulars can be given at this time and the funeral arrangements are not yet made.
Red Men's Social Party.
The social dancing party given by the Pecos tribe of Red Men in their hall in the Garrison building Saturday evening was a very pleasant affair, about forty couples being in attendance. McDermott's orchestra furnished the music and dancing was indulged in from 8 to 12.
The next party given by this organization will be its third annual ball in C. A. A. hall, Nov. 29, Thanksgiving eve.
OPEN ALL WINTER.
The Fountain House, Slaterville Springs, More Popular Than Ever.
L. D. Carns of the Fountain House, Slaterville Springs, N. Y., informs us that as so many people are desirous of spending the winter there that he has made arrangements to keep the house open the entire winter.
The rooms and accommodations are all first-class, with all the modern conveniences. The house is heated throughout and no pains will be spared to make the Fountain House as pleasant and popular in winter as in summer.
BREVITIES.
—To-morrow is Election day. Polls open at sunrise and close at sunset.
—Grover post, No. 98, G. A. R., meets to-night in its rooms at 7:30 o'clock.
—The board of village trustees will hold a regular monthly meeting this evening.
—The Republican county committee will receive returns to-morrow night at the Cortland House.
—Rehearsal of the Choral society at the Conservatory of Music to-night at 8 o'clock. Meeting of executive committee after rehearsal.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Palmer & Co., Collarettes, etc., page 7; Bingham & Miller, Clothing, page 8; Model Clothing Co., Clothing, page 4; Stowell's, Two hour sale, page 8; F. D. Smithy Red Cross Stoves, page 8; C. F. Brown, perfumes, page 6.
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