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| Emilio Aguinaldo. |
The Cortland Democrat, Friday, December 1, 1899.
WARM WORK AHEAD.
American Forces Capture a Member of Aguinaldo's Cabinet and Are Now Closing in On the Rebel Chieftain—Other News.
Senor Buencamino, a former member of Aguinaldo's so-called cabinet, who has been captured, admitted to a correspondent that the rebellion had gone to pieces. He says Aguinaldo has gone to Bayombong and it is now merely a matter of persistent chasing in order to catch him. The whole trouble, he said, would soon be ended. Buencamino had $2,000 in gold when he was captured, but had no clothing. He came to Manila wearing borrowed garments.
Senor Buencamino. who was Aguinaldo's secretary of state, says that when his party was attacked Aguinaldo's mother with her 4-year-old grandson got into the brush. Buencamino thought they had been killed. General Wheaton, however, has Aguinaldo's son, but his mother has not been found. Our cavalry is pushing toward Bayombong, where Aguinaldo is likely to meet them if he gets away from General Young.
A column of the Third infantry from Baliuag struck the insurgents at Maasim, which is almost due east of San Fernando, and had a running fight to San llidefonso, somewhat to the northeast, where they drove about 300 insurgents from the old Spanish fortifications.
The reconnaissance was continued toward San Miguel, where the enemy was found strongly entrenched behind a series of works two and a half miles south of the town. This was probably General Pio del Pilar's old command of about 750 men. In the fight which ensued the Americans had one officer killed and one private wounded. The enemy had four killed and 10 wounded, while nine were made prisoners. This is probably the most important group of insurgents north of the Pasig river.
Secretary of the Navy Long has received a cablegram from Admiral Watson informing him that the entire province of Zamboanga, island of Mindano, had surrendered unconditionally to Commander Very of the Castine. The surrender was made on the 18th instant.
◘ The revival of the rank of admiral in the navy may upset the usual order of precedence as between the army and navy on occasions of public ceremony. The question was brought up by Lieutenant Brumby, flag lieutenant to Admiral Dewey, making inquiries as to what position Dewey should take in the president's New Year reception. The army, by reason of priority of organization has, with few exceptions, always held precedence over the navy. One of these exceptions was when Admiral Porter, by reason of his rank, had precedence over General Sherman, then the major general commanding the army. The rank of Admiral Dewey is relatively higher than that of General Miles, the head of the army, and if the president, to whom the question of position has been referred, decides in favor of the former, the naval officers, headed by Admiral Dewey, will have the honor of greeting the chief magistrate before the officers of the army.
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| Cortland Carriage Goods Works #4 and neighborhood near Port Watson Street. |
A SULLEN ROAR.
An Explosion or Gas Causes a Sensation In Certain Portions of the Village.
That Willis L. Green is not dwelling with the inhabitants of Mars is due to the fact that he was just far enough away from the range of a manhole on an oil tank last Thursday evening to escape the force of an explosion of gas, which took place about 8 o'clock. Just before that hour people residing within a radius of a half mile of the Carriage Goods works, Cortland, were startled by a rumbling roar resembling a muffled explosion. Many rushed from their firesides to learn the cause of the noise, which was soon located at the Port Watson-st. crossing of the Lackawanna railroad. The explosion was due to gas in an empty oil tank car on a switch in the yard of the Carriage Goods company, which had been emptied of its contents of crude oil, used by the company as fuel.
In the evening the night watchman, James Masterson, went out to place the cover on the manhole so that the car could be taken away, and as he was a new man, Engineer Willis L. Green went out to assist him. As the latter reached forward to close the cap, with a lantern in one band, but two or three feet away from the hole, the deadly gas ignited and the lantern went skyward, being found the next morning on top of a three story building owned by the company.
Mr. Green was severely burned on the hand and face, but his injuries were not of a serious nature. The tank was not damaged, neither was the building, located near the track.
ARRESTED FOR BIGAMY.
Edgar D. Foote Defendant in Two Actions, Civil and Criminal.
Edgar D. Foote of this village is having considerable trouble on his mind by reason of two much marriage, two actions being brought against him, one a criminal action charging him with bigamy, and the other a suit for divorce and annulment of contract.
Foote was married to Lillian R. Mills April 6, 1886, and in a complaint in an action brought by him afterwards for divorce he admitted that fact, but for some reason it is alleged that the papers were never served upon his wife.
On the 2nd day of February, 1898, Foote was again married to Fannie Truman of this village, who was then 17 years of age. The marriage ceremony was performed in Preble. By this last marriage two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Foote, Floyd aged three years, and Carl E. aged one year. At that time, as is alleged, Fannie Truman supposed Foote to be a single man.
She now brings an action in supreme court by her guardian Ira D Truman, for divorce and for the annulment of the marriage contract, her attorneys being Messrs. Bronson & Davis.
Foote was also arrested Tuesday by Constable J. E. Edwards on a warrant sworn out by Ira D. Truman, charging Foote with bigamy. He was arraigned before Justice Harrington and furnished bail in the sum of $200 for his appearance for examination next Monday.
What Some Cortland People are Thankful For.
Luke J. McEvoy—That the Republicans saw fit to nominate Mr. Beardsley for school commissioner.
J. Hub Wallace—That the Cortland brand of wallpaper is the most popular in the market.
"Doc" Asa White—That the 8:25 train on the Lehigh Valley road gives him an hour longer to enjoy his fat turkey.
Rowland L. Davis—That the next election of police justice will not take place until 1902, the year when the world is said to come to an end.
Wm. H. Clark—That he has no more pet schemes for the voters to pass judgment upon.
S. N. Holden—That one majority is as effective as one hundred.
R. E. Kerby—That the board of supervisors did not carry out the "sitting" resolution.
Dorr C. Smith—That he has a chef who can prepare as elaborate a Thanksgiving dinner as any man in Central New York.
W. W. Wallace—That Cortland people are becoming liberal patrons of the opera house.
F. B. Nourse—That his stock of diamonds have materially increased in price by reason of the Boer war.
C. P. Walrad—That savings bank deposits are on the increase.
Rev. John T. Stone—That L. D. Carns is not around to inveigle him into trouting expeditions where bulls abound.
Sheriff A. E. Brainard—That the supervisors were willing to pay something for the board of prisoners.
County Clerk H. T. Bushnell—That the Democracy and Independent Republicans can occasionally deal a knock-out blow.
Hon. Geo. S. Sands—That he was saved from the wreck.
Katherine E. Cobb—That the first election returns from Cuyler were N. G.
Dr. C. E. Ingalls—That teeth will decay.
Postmaster A. S. Brown—That President McKinley bestows his honors where they belong; also that chicken pie suppers are of frequent occurrence in Cortland.
G. J. Mager—That he owns no more real estate on unpaved streets.
District Attorney Edwin Duffey—That he still remains heart-whole and fancy free.
Chas. H. Price—That transportation by boat in Main-st. is relegated to the dark ages.
SUPERVISORS' PROCEEDINGS.
The Work or the Session Well in Hand —Probable Adjournment Next Week.
The supervisors are pushing their work along rapidly this week, and they expect to make their final adjournment at as early a date as last year.
TENTH DAY, FRIDAY, NOV, 24.
Mr. Hammond being absent, Mr. Crosley was in the chair at the opening of the morning session.
Chairman Wavle of the committee on constable's bills presented his report, which was adopted and referred to the committee on appropriations.
Mr. Ingersoll introduced a resolution that when the board adjourns for the day it be until 10 o'clock Monday morning, but the same was defeated by a vote of 10 to 5.
The time having arrived for the opening of bills for printing the proceedings of the board, the following bids were opened and read: Cortland Standard Printing Co., $2.65 per page; Stevens & Danes, $2.54 per page; F. C. Parsons, $2.50 per page.
On motion of Mr. Kinyon, the bid of Mr. Parsons was accepted.
On motion of Mr. Alley:
Resolved, That the sum of $400 be added to the county abstract to pay premium on insurance policies maturing Jan. 1, 1900. There is now $18,000 insurance on buildings at the county farm, $10,000 on jail and courthouse, and $5,000 on clerk's office.
ELEVENTH DAY, SATURDAY, NOV. 25.
The clerk read a communication from the state engineer and surveyor on the subject of good roads. The board was asked to appoint a committee of at least one delegate, or if thought wise, three to attend a public meeting to be held in the city of Albany in January or February, 1900, such delegates to bring statistics and to make report on the condition of the roads in the county with an expression of opinion of the sentiment of the county in regard to state aid in the construction of highways, together with statistics showing the possibilities for getting proper road material, namely, gravel and the various qualities of stone.
The board declared its preference to send one delegate, and instructed Chairman Hammond to name the delegate. In case the majority of the counties of the state declare in favor of three delegates, three are to be sent from this county. Chairman Hammond will announce the appointments Monday.
On motion of Mr. Bingham, the clerk was authorized to procure the printing of the election notices for 1900, and have them delivered to the supervisors before Sept. 1.
At 9:30 the board adjourned until 10:20 Monday morning.
THIRTEENTH DAY, TUESDAY, NOV. 28.
The Clerk read a statement signed by the Democratic members of the board designating the Cortland DEMOCRAT as one of the papers to publish the session laws during the ensuing year,
The report of the committee on settling with the county clerk and sheriff was read and adopted. The committee audited at $6,880.86 claims amounting to $6,508.05.
The committee on settling with the county treasurer submitted its report, and with it the annual report of Treasurer Foster showing a balance on hand of $2,466.78, the total receipts for the past year from all sources having been $160,115.62. The reports were adopted.
On motion of Mr. Bennett:
Resolved, That in case there should be a deficiency in the amount of money appropriated for any of the several funds of the county, the county treasurer be and is hereby authorized to borrow on the credit of the county sufficient funds to make up such deficiency.
The committee on settling with the superintendent of the poor reported that disbursements during the year were $9,080.60, and the receipts $5,571.00, leaving a deficiency of $3,508.70. The superintendent was requested to appear before the board Wednesday afternoon and explain the cause of the deficiency.
FOURTEENTH DAY, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29.
The Republican members of the board filed a statement designating the Homer Republican as one of the newspapers to publish the session laws for the next year.
Mr. Mynard offered the following:
Resolved, That the amount to be expended by the superintendent of the poor at his discretion for the ensuing year be fixed at the sum of $8,000 and that all expenditures in excess of that sum be made only with the written approval of a committee of this board, such committee to consist of Bennett, Kinyon and Patrick.
The resolution was temporarily laid on the table until the superintendent's report is disposed of.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.
If we correctly read the reports from Manila, General Otis' hemming in process for Aguinaldo seems to have dropped some stitches.
After all the talk about "cornering" and "hemming in" Aguinaldo, it turns out that General Otis had simply surrounded another vacuum.
It is reported that Governor Roosevelt is taking boxing lessons. What a taking acquisition pugilism would have if he should turn professional.
Tom Platt appears to be unable to saddle Bronco Teddy this year. Already the gay Governor has intimated that he may not sign Mr. Platt's pet scheme, the proposed State Constabulary bill.
Adjutant General Corbin announces that the war will be over by January. This announcement has been made so often that it bears all the marks of a serial story in a monthly magazine.
The enormous cost in life and treasure of making a conquest of and holding the Philippine Islands will be an outlay for which there will never be any return that will benefit the toilers of America.
The cost of the war with Spain and the twenty millions paid for the Philippines promises to be a small item in comparison with the cost of subjugating and maintaining our authority over those islands.
It now appears that General Otis's latest exploit in the Philippines was not the hemming in of Aguinaldo, but the hemming in of Mme. Aguinaldo's gowns—an embarrassing error, but an exceedingly natural one.
Secretary Gage having once more relieved the money stringency by a call for bonds and incidentally added a few millions to the stock gamblers in Wall Street, the business of the treasury department may now proceed until the next little speculating flurry.
Nebraska may be appropriately termed the banner Democratic state this year. Evidently Mr. Bryan's home people like him, a liking which Mr. Hanna's neighbors fail to possess for that trust-defending Senator if the returns from Cayuhoga county are a true criterion.
Now that Admiral Crowninshield has been compelled to revise his report in which he criticized Admiral Dewey, the public is anxiously awaiting the next move in the efforts of Sampson's friends to demonstrate that he was the only Simon pure hero of the war with Spain.
Chairman James K. Jones of the Democratic National committee predicts a Democratic victory in the nation next year. Those Republicans, who have already inaugurated McKinley for a second term, are about as enterprising and ingenious as the boy who extracted moonbeams from cucumbers.
Congress, when placed upon its own responsibility at the opening of the session will doubtless have all the timidity of a school girl at her first ball, but the absence of Czar Reed will not be felt long, since the country will be safe so long as the great and only Grosvenor is to remain.
The entire country would be given some decidedly interesting information if Secretary Gage should frankly open his mouth, and let the people know by what form of reasoning he changed his mind and became subservient to the financial sharks of Wall street by issuing a call for $25,000,000 in bonds.
Mr. Hanna, it is declared, will retire from the chairmanship of the Republican National committee at the meeting soon to be held in Washington. Apparently that little minority for the Republican nominee in the total vote in Ohio is having its effect. Even McKinley sees that Hanna must be unloaded.
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