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| Major General Joseph Wheeler. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, December 12, 1899.
WHEELER ON THE FIRING LINE.
"Fighting Joe" Praised by the Boys in Blue For Gallantry.
MIDDLETOWN, N. Y., Dec. 12.—Miss S. W. McClenchy of this city has received a letter from Sergeant Major W. J. Walker of the Ninth infantry, now in the Philippines, which had this to say about General Joseph Wheeler:
"General Wheeler is in command of our brigade, and his men think the world of him. No matter how hard the fight is or what the danger is General Wheeler is on the firing line with his men.
"I saw him do something the other morning that not another general on the island would do. About two weeks ago the insurgents made an attack on the town, and for about four hours it was a very stubborn fight. General Wheeler, instead of staying in the rear with the rest of the general officers, rode up to the firing line, took a rifle from one of the men and commenced firing. He remained on the line until after the rebels were driven back."
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
Training For Consular Service.
President Angell, in his report to the board of regents of Michigan university, makes a recommendation which is worthy of especial and thoughtful consideration by the directors of institutions of learning generally. He wisely holds that more attention should be given in the schools to preparing young men for the consular service. Dr. Angell was formerly minister to Turkey and had had considerable experience in the diplomatic service, which gives him a knowledge qualifying him to speak advisedly, regarding the duties and requirements of the nation's representatives abroad. A young man who would be of the greatest value to his country in a consular position should have a special training to fit him for it, and that should include commercial history, commercial geography and international law.
In England there is a system of civil service in consular appointments, the result being that a consul gets a training for his position that is practically unknown in this country. And yet there is no place in which a man can do so much or so little good, according to his qualifications, for it lies within the power of a consul to materially promote trade.
The United States ought to have the very best of service in all the principal foreign cities, and it cannot have that unless the representatives are educated for their work. They should be thoroughly conversant with their spheres and duties, and the preliminary training could in great measure be acquired in the schools. It is hoped that the regents of Michigan university will take President Angell's view of the matter and make provision for educating young men for such offices and that the example will be followed by other institutions.
"Ten Nights in a Bar Room."
The Hornellsville Times says concerning "Ten Nights in a Bar Room" which comes to the Cortland Opera House next Saturday night:
Charles J. Lincoln's big company was seen twice yesterday in the Shattuck opera house in that thrice welcome drama, "Ten Nights in a Bar Room.'' The matinee was largely attended and the evening performance was witnessed by one of the largest audiences of the season. The company is a big one numbering twenty persons, and carries one of the best brass bands on the road. Its orchestra of seven musicians is superb and the musical program received much deserved applause.
The cast is an unusually competent one, every member being an actor of recognized ability. As Mary Morgan, five-year-old Ruth Bark, made a decided hit and won a warm place in the hearts of all. Several high class specialties were introduced between the acts, making a continuous performance. Whenever the Lincoln company returns to Hornellsville it can be assured of an enthusiastic welcome.
THE EXCISE CASES.
Jacobs Convicted—Bonds Estreated in Three Cases— Court Continued.
County court is still continued and interest in the excise cases is running high. At the conclusion of the Pickert matter yesterday afternoon Attorney Mellon produced his promised evidence of the illness of his client, R. Burns Linderman, and the case was put over till to-day.
The case of The People vs. Clayton Jacobs, indicted for unlawfully selling liquors was then called and was tried. District Attorney Edwin Duffey appeared for The People and James Dougherty for the defendant. The alleged offense was committed on August 31, one of the days of the Cortland county fair. The defendant was a young man who was engaged to tend bar for Frank K. Robertson of Ithaca who had a refreshment stand on the fair grounds where he purported to to sell soft drinks. County Treasurer Foster was called by the prosecution and testified that Cortland was at that time a no-license place.
Geo. B. Buttling and William H. Little, two Raines law inspectors, testified to having purchased lager beer of the defendant at that time.
Jacobs went upon the stand in his own defense and denied that he sold lager beer on that day on the fair grounds. The only other witness for the defense was Policeman S. N. Gooding who denied certain parts of a conversation which the two Raines law men testified to having had with him that day.
An evening session was held last night to accommodate one of the lawyers, and at 10:20 the jury went out, returning shortly before midnight with a verdict of guilty, but with a recommendation for leniency. A large crowd of people had remained in the courtroom till the jury returned hoping to hear a verdict last night.
This morning the trial of the case of The People vs. John Murphy and Charles E. Rowe, indicted for unlawfully selling liquors, was moved by the district attorney. The defendants did not appear nor were they represented in court by counsel and their bail bonds were declared estreated by the court.
Similar action was taken in the two cases of The People vs. Frank K. Robertson, and against John Andrews, the charge in both cases being the unlawful sale of liquors.
The case of The People vs. R. Burns Linderman was next called and trial was begun, the district attorney appearing for the prosecution and E. E. Mellon for the defendant. The witnesses for the prosecution were the same as in the Jacobs case, the offense in this case having been committed at Hotel Burns in Cortland on Aug. 31, at which time the two Raines law men swore they secured liquor of the defendant.
No witnesses whatever were called for the defense, the attorney for the defendant simply questioning the word and the testimony of the witnesses for the prosecution in summing up. The case went to the jury at about 3:15 this afternoon.
Henry Paul Drexter and William Bunney were naturalized as citizens of the United States in court to-day.
Dr. Ingalls Surprised.
Dr. L. S. Ingalls [dentist—CC ed.] was pleasantly surprised by sixteen of his friends last night at his home, 55 North Main-st. Cards and other amusements were enjoyed by the company and refreshments served. Those present were: Messrs. Randolph H. Miller, Chas. S. Mead, Chas. W. Barker, B. L. Nourse, Harry Vail, A. E. Darby and E. M. Eastman; Misses Irene Elliott, Marion Goodhue, Louise Tanner, Belle Atkinson, Mary Atkinson, Anna Winchell, Mabel Graves, Mrs. E. M. Eastman and Miss Marlea Eastman.
Death of Mrs. Gale.
Chloe M. Gale died at her home, 14 Railroad-ave., Cortland, Dec. 12 at 6 A. M. in her 80th year. She with her husband, Peter B. Gale, came from Groton to Cortland to live in 1890. In 1895 he died in his 80th year. Since that time she has lived with her daughter at 14 Railroad-ave. She is survived by her daughter, M. Augusta Gale, and her son, L. Scott Gale. The funeral will be held at the house at 11 o'clock on Friday.
Death of Mrs. Whitney.
Mrs. Mary Whitney died last evening at the home of her brother Mr. Edward D. Webb, 14 Monroe Heights. She was born in Whitestown, Oneida county, N Y., June 30, 1810. In January, 1837, she was married to Oria H. Whitney of Mexico, N. Y., who was afterward for a number of years the county judge and surrogate of Oswego county. Judge Whitney died in 1860 and Mrs. Whitney came to Cortland to make her home with her brother, Mr. Morgan L. Webb. Since his death In 1884 Mrs. Whitney has lived with the family of Mr. Edward D. Webb, who was the youngest, and is now the only surviving member of the original family of nine children. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, having brought her letter here from the church in Mexico with which she united many years ago.
A short funeral service will be held at the home of her brother to-morrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, and the remains will be taken to Mexico, N. Y., for interment.
Police Court Notes.
Richard O'Brien was brought before Acting Police Justice Wm. A. Harrington this morning charged with public intoxication. O'Brien was found in an intoxicated condition back of Goddard's hotel last night by an officer. He was given thirty days in the county jail.
Justice R. L. Davis is still confined to his home by sickness but it is expected that he will be able to resume his duties soon.
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| Fireman's Hall, Main Street, Cortland, N. Y. |
THREE COMPLAINTS ENTERED
Before the Village Board of Trustees Concerning Paving Assessments.
The village board of trustees held a meeting at Fireman's hall last night for the purpose of hearing grievances both as to measurements and as to the assessments for paving upon Lincoln-are., Tompkins and Port Watson-sts. Not many were present except those who had complaints to make.
J. C. Gray appeared before the meeting and stated that his frontage was more at the fence line than at the center of the street. He asked that the measurement be taken half way between the fence line and the center of the street. His request was denied.
Attorney Thomas A. Courtney appeared in behalf of C. L. Kinney of Port Watson-st., whom he claimed was assessed for frontage which included the intersection with State-st., and to which he had no title. Action deferred till records could be searched.
Dr. H. P. Johnson of Port Watson-st. stated before the board that he was assessed for more frontage than his deed called for, but when assured that his lot was actually larger than was specified in the deed, he withdrew the complaint.
On motion the board adjourned to meet at 7 P. M. to-night in Fireman's hall, for the purpose of listening to any further grievances in connection with the three streets named.
DAIRYMEN'S CONVENTION.
Exhibits Pouring In—Arc Lights to be Used in the Large Hall.
A large number of exhibits for the State Dairymen's convention have been received to-day at the hall where they will be shown beginning to-morrow and continuing through Friday. In fact, the hall will be filled to its utmost capacity by the fine display. The managers are particularly anxious that it be known that there are to be no charges for viewing the exhibits at the showrooms or for the evening programs at the Opera House.
The Twin city quartet will be on hand and furnish music throughout the convention, and all that is possible will be done for the entertainment of the visitors.
The exhibits of the machinery for the manufacture of both butter and cheese will be one of the best ever shown in this part of the state. All the departments for display will be ready for inspection to-morrow except the butter and cheese machines which will be scored then and displayed Thursday. The silver cups to be awarded will be placed on exhibition soon at Nourse's Jewelry store. Besides these, there will be given several cash prizes.
Six electric arc lights have been placed in the exhibition hall which will show up the machinery at night nearly as well as it may be seen in the day time. The building will be open evenings after to-morrow night.
This afternoon the hotels are reported well filled and a large crowd is expected throughout the whole meeting.
BREVITIES.
—The annual election of officers Cortland chapter No. 194, R. A. M., will take place Wednesday evening.
—The Fortnightly club will meet to-morrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with Mrs. W. M. Booth, 131 Tompkins-st.
—The Jolly Tar minstrels will hold a rehearsal at C. A. A. hall this evening at 8:30. All are requested to b e present.
—The board of supervisors reassembled this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at their rooms in the county clerk's building and will doubtless complete their session now in short order.
—The remains of Laura, the little daughter of Ira Linderman, were brought from Waterloo last Friday to the home of E . H. Medes, 15 Rickard-st., where funeral services were held, Dr. O. A. Houghton officiating.
Seven new members were elected to the Y. M. C. A. at a meeting of the board of directors last night. In two cases at least the applications were sent in as a direct result of the improvements to the gymnasium now in progress, the members desiring the benefits of the gymnasium when completed.
—Mrs. Mary D. Grace, principal of the Tompkins school of Syracuse has just been decided by the counts after a lengthy litigation to be the owner of silver and lead mines in Mexico valued at $20,000,000. The mines have netted from $1,000 to $2,000 per day. Mrs. Grace will probably stop teaching before long.
—The rain of last night and to-day has no doubt proved very welcome to all, for we were going into the winter with an unusually small amount of water in the ground. Farmers in Cuyler and Lincklaen have been for weeks drawing water in barrels for their cattle, springs and wells usually depended upon for water being dry.
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