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| General Theodore Schwan. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, January 11, 1900.
TAKE TO MOUNTAINS.
Filipino Rebels Fly Before the American Troops.
DIVIDING INTO SMALL BANDS.
Eleventh Cavalry Has a Sharp Skirmish in Which Thirteen Insurgents Are Killed—Archbishop Nozaleda's Contentions in Filipino Church Matters.
MANILA, Jan. 11.—Reports from the movements of the American commander south of Manila show that General Bates and General Wheaton are at Perez das Marinas and General Schwan at Silang, all awaiting the arrival of provision wagons. Reconnaissances have shown that 2,000 armed insurgents have retired to the mountains from the district between Indang and Maig, and that others have retreated along the coast from Noveleta toward Batangas.
Tuesday night Nolan's squadron of the Eleventh cavalry drove a body of insurgents from Maig. One American was killed and two were wounded. Thirteen dead Filipinos were found.
The movement largely resembles General Schwan's experiences in the same country, except that the towns are now being garrisoned and that the insurgents refuse to fight, retreating southward and dividing into small bands, with the apparent intention of reassembling later. The plan of catching a large number between two brigades has failed. About 100 insurgents have been killed, but comparatively few arms have been taken.
The region is full of amigos, who doubtless have been bearing arms which they have hidden. The women and children remain in their homes and the Filipinos, as they fall back, release all prisoners they have captured.
It is asserted on high authority that Archbishop Nozaleda contends in his interviews with Monsignor Chapelle, the papal delegate, on behalf of the Roman church and the brotherhoods, that the titles to all property held by the church and the brotherhoods in the Philippines should be recognized; that the Roman catechism should be taught in the primary schools; that the existing religious orders should continue to administer the parishes; that other parishes should be established under the same control, and that the parochial control of cemeteries should continue.
He also lays stress, in his contentions, upon the importance of allowing the church to administer its own affairs without state interference, upon the necessity of a regime that will guarantee the liberty of the church, upon the desirability of European clergy, the establishment of a new college for the instruction of native priests and the continuation of indirect contributions for the maintenance of churches and clergy and upon the expediency of maintaining the system of parochial fees, including revenues from births, funerals, dispensations and apostolic indulgences.
In addition the archbishops advocate the continuation of the church's control of pawn shops and certain designated hospitals and schools, together with the establishment of a special form of parochial administration exacted by the actual conditions in the Philippines. Finally, he makes a plea for the continuation of the present missionary work of the church.
The inhabitants of the islands of Leyte and Samar are suffering from lack of food, resulting from the long blockade, the arbitrary confiscation of property and the levying of tribute by the so-called government of the Filipinos. The governors of both islands are Tagalogs, who were appointed by Aguinaldo, and they hold the territories completely in their power, administering local affairs according to their own whims and accountable to no one. They have armed forces which terrorize the peaceful inhabitants.
The rebel forces, on the other hand, have never lacked food or money. The inhabitants, driven to desperation by the necessity of having to pay four times the normal price for food stuffs, organized against insurgent depredations, but having no arms, they were unable to resist their oppressors.
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| John D. Rockefeller. |
ROCKEFELLER REPLIES.
Acknowledges Receiving Rebates From Railroad Companies.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.—The industrial commission yesterday received from John D. Rockefeller, president of the Standard Oil company, replies to questions sent him by the commission. The company received rebates from railroads prior to 1880, but received no special advantages, for which it did not give full compensation. No profits came from such rebates, as whatever advantage was received in this way was deducted from the price of oil. The company never received any income from any railroad for oil shipped over its line. The enterprise has been successful because of the cheapness of its commodity.
Combinations, he says, are absolutely necessary in order to carry on a large business. He recommends federal legislation under which corporations may be created and regulated and, if that is not possible, to have uniform state legislation encouraging combinations and permitting state supervision which will not hamper, but sufficient to prevent frauds.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
Experiment in Profit Sharing.
The Milwaukee Gas Light company has put into operation a plan of profit sharing which other employing corporations might wisely take under consideration. The company announces that it will pay to each person who has been in its service a year, in addition to his regular wages, a sum equal to 6 per cent of the wages received during the last six months. Hereafter the company intends regularly to give to each member of its force a semi-annual dividend amounting to the same percentage of his wages as the dividend annually declared by the company as a percentage of its stock. If the company pays 6 per cent dividends on its stock, each person in its employ will receive as a bonus 6 per cent on the wages received. A workman earning $10 a week, or $520 a year, would secure, on the 6 per cent basis, $31.20 a year in excess of his regular wages.
It is probable that the employing corporations, in most cases at least, would not be losers by the adoption of such a plan. One of the problems of the large corporation, as compared with the old style individual employer, is to interest its working force in the success of the business. The form of profit sharing adopted by the Milwaukee Gas Light company is well calculated to accomplish the purpose in view. As the percentage of profits given to the workers will depend on the rate of dividends paid on stock, every one of them naturally will have a personal interest in helping to make the business as profitable as possible.
◘ This country is estimated to have 21,458,294 children of school age, of whom 70 per cent are in the common schools. In 1870 the school attendance was but 61.5 per cent. The average school year has been lengthened 11 days in the last quarter of a century. Thirty-two states have adopted compulsory school attendance laws, and the good results have been apparent. These facts and figures are highly gratifying.
Will Construct Large Coal Docks.
TOLEDO, O., Jan. 11.—The consolidation of the Ohio Central and Hocking Valley roads will result in the building of new docks in Toledo for the united roads. The terminals will be near the Maumee bay and will cost about $1,000,000. They will be the largest soft coal docks on the great lakes.
AUBURN VS.CORTLAND.
The Score 13 to 12 in Favor of the Home Team.
The basket ball season opened auspiciously last evening, when 175 enthusiastic spectators gathered in the new Y. M. C. A. gymnasium to watch the local team defeat the Auburn association representatives by the close score of 13 to 12. Groups of "rooters" were on hand early, whose anxiety was divided between the amazing accuracy with which the Auburn forwards threw field goals in the "warm-up," and a satisfactory solution to the vexing question of who should be selected to fill the most important vacancy in last year's team—John Hotchkiss' position as forward. Dillon played one forward throughout the game in a very satisfactory manner, although handicapped by two lame muscles. At one time, on a toss up at centre, a trick play of about three seconds duration brought the ball in quick succession through the hands of Reynolds, Richards and Dillon, and thence into the basket in a fashion that brought every spectator to his feet with a cry of delight that reminded one of the Cornell game in the Normal gymnasium last winter. It was the best play of the evening and was the only time Cortland showed up favorably compared to the high standard set by former teams.
Callahan played forward in first half, although physically unfit and played the best he has ever played. With his experience he will make a valuable man when in condition. Mills, Smith and Richards played hard and fast while Reynolds showed unusually good form and has three field goals to his credit.
When one considers that the players were not in condition and had had but one week in which to practice, the poor showing made in second half is easily explained, and their friends are confident that by training and hard practice the old time form will be manifested in the next match game.
With this in mind, it is only just to say that Auburn played the faster, prettier game, and had not their play been marked by continual rough work by one or two of their men they would certainly have won the game. Their team work was better developed, their physical condition superior and their style of passing more efficient than that yet shown by Cortland. Knox was particularly clever in his headwork. The team were fine fellows and won the admiration of all.
HEAD-CHADDOCK.
An Alpha Delta Wedding at the Home of Mr. and Mrs. Jared Chaddock.
A very pretty marriage ceremony was solemnized yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jared Chaddock, 42 Owego-st., when their daughter, Miss Maud E. Chaddock, was wedded to Mr. Clarence E. Head of Ithaca, Rev. G. H. Brigham, officiating. Miss Chaddock has been for several years a prominent member of the Alpha Delta sorority at the Normal school and has a warm place in the hearts of her sister members. This club was invited to attend the wedding in a body. The decorations were in lavender and white, the society colors, with ivy green. The bridal party stood under an arch trimmed with these colors and a large bell of evergreens. Miss Josie Head and Mr. Henry Head, sister and brother of the groom, acted in the capacity of maid of honor and best man. Misses Minette Pierson and Eldora Mandeville, members of Alpha Delta, were bridesmaids, and Mr. Jesse Jennison, usher.
But few invitations were issued outside the immediate relatives and the school society. Mrs. Mary Head, mother of the groom, of Ithaca, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Angell, Misses Jessie Jackson, Florence Jennison, Eleanor Crook and Nellie McGraw, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Brigham, Mr. Clayton Smith and Mr. Lewis Griffin were present. The thirty-nine members present from the Alpha Delta society were: Misses Enos, Park, Angell, Stebbins, Higgins, Exner, Bellinger, Halloran, Humphrey, Norris, Witter, MacFarlane, Shurter, Greenman, Place, Mandeville, Pierson, Beach, Cooper, Hildebrant, Hayden, Smith, Hawkins, Elenor, Shields, Stadlish, Dickenson, Westoyer, Huber, Northrup, Peterson, Manning, Krum, Hill, Sweetland, Owen, Harvey, Kinney and Adine Shields.
A wedding supper was served after which the newly married pair started on the 5:55 train for Binghamton amid a shower of rice.
Among the wedding presents a fine hall rack and mirror from the Alpha Deltas was noticeable. Other presents of silverware, water sets, china, linen and money were plentiful and showed something of the high esteem in which these young people are held. Mr. and Mrs. Head will reside in Ithaca where Mr. Head is engaged in business.
COUNTY COURT.
The Crane Excise Case Given to the Jury.
Evidence in the case of George I. Crane, charged with the illegal sale of liquor, was closed yesterday afternoon just before time for adjournment. The case was summed up this morning by O. U. Kellogg for the [defendant] and District Attorney Duffey for the people and the case was given to the jury at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The jury had not agreed upon a verdict at the time of going to press.
The following cases were put over the term: Tobias L. Rose vs. Harrison Wells, Clayton B. Johnson vs. the Cortland & Homer Traction company, Richard B. Price, appellant vs. Fred W. Richards, respondent.
The case of Warren Davis vs. Maggie Kilts was referred to Lewis Bouton to hear and determine.
Mrs. John Langford.
Mrs. John Langford died yesterday afternoon at her home in Homer, aged 90 years. She is survived by two sons, Messrs. William and John Langford of Homer and two daughters, Mrs. Alice Gorman, who lived with her in Homer and Mrs. Thomas McEvoy of East River. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. John Courtney, Sr., of Truxton. The deceased was the grandmother of Messrs. Edward C., Thomas J. and Luke J. McEvoy, Mrs. Thomas McMahon and Miss Nellie McEvoy of Cortland. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:45 o'clock at the house and at 9:30 o'clock in St. Mary's church, Cortland.
A Sudden Death.
Bessie Mae Moore, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emery T. Moore of 5 East-ave., aged five months and fifteen days died very suddenly at the home of her parents, about 1 o'clock this morning. The little one was suffering from a severe cold yesterday but it was not thought that it would develop into anything more serious. About 1 o'clock this morning her father heard a gurgling sound from the child and lighting a lamp to see what was the matter found the little one dead.
Coroner Moore was notified this morning and after an examination decided that death was due to pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held at the house Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. J. C. B. Moyer of the Homer-ave. church.
"GRIP'S" SOUVENIR OF CORTLAND.
Only 6,000 Copies Will be Sold; A Single Addition; Advance Orders Filled First.
It is positively stated that no copy of "Grip's" Historical Souvenir of Cortland can be obtained after the present edition of 6,000 copies is sold. Cortland people have had three months to place orders; McGraw people have had three weeks. Next week Dryden, Groton, Moravia, and Homer, Little York, Blodgett Mills will be canvassed. Cortland orders will first be served, after that McGraw, then Homer, and other villages. Among a total population of 40,000 in Cortland county and vicinity that edition will quickly be gone. The publisher has from choice ordered an edition which he is sure of selling out quickly rather than to take chances on having any copies left. Remember that nobody has been or will be given the right to duplicate this work. It is copyrighted. The reports of that nature which have been circulated are false. Those who are slow will surely get left.
Over one hundred large and attractive business houses and manufacturing institutions in Cortland are represented in beautiful half-tone engravings, and a complete history of the establishment and growth of each is given. Nearly one thousand portraits of Cortland people appear in this book. There are thirty-three beautiful street scenes; a set of "David Harum" views, some of which have never before been published; scenes on the Tioughnioga; views in Homer and McGraw; sixteen pages are devoted to the Normal school and five pages to the public schools; the historic features are the best ever produced and include statistics which are valuable for reference; for example: "The Earliest Industries," "The First Business Houses," "The Earliest Landlords," ''Village Presidents and Clerks;" the impressions of Cortland contributed by each clergyman; the historical sketches of a hundred social, fraternal and church societies, clubs, etc., written by a member of each, therefore accurate.
These are but a few of the features. With the co-operation of the business people it is made possible to place this work within reach of everybody. Otherwise it could not be sold for less than $2 a copy. Many former Cortland people living at a distance have ordered copies, by sending the price with 10 cents extra for postage. This can be done through editors of the papers. The paper cover, a beautiful and durable terracotta, just the thing to mail to a friend sells at 35 cents per copy; leatherettes, imitation of leather and just as good for the library, are 60 cents; leather, very fine, $1. The agents are: Miss Mary Bowker, 5 Cllnton-ave.; Mrs. Bowdish, 29 Pendleton-st.; Mrs. E. M. Eaton, Graham-ave.; Miss May Kennedy, 70 Clinton-ave.; Mrs. Dickerson, 14 Townley-ave.; Miss Effie Stevens, 11 Townley-ave.; Miss Adams, 36 N. Church-st.; In the Normal school: Miss Clara M. Enos, Miss Eva Parter, Miss Ellen Norton. Advance orders left with your stationer or druggist will be filled.
BREVITIES.
—A male quartet will furnish music at the prayer-meeting at the First Baptist church this evening.
—The regular meeting of the Y. W. C. T. U. will be postponed until Jan. 19, on account of the week of prayer.
—Cortland Commandery, No. 50, K.T., will confer the order of Red Cross with the customary banquet on Friday evening.
—The Loyal Circle of King's Daughters will meet to-morrow (Friday) afternoon at the usual hour at Mrs. J. O. Hammond's, 150 Port Watson-st.
—The canning factory did not develop. There was a very small attendance at the meeting held at the opera house, Thursday afternoon.—Groton Journal.
—The Avalon club will hold the next of its series of winter dances in Empire hall, Wednesday evening. Jan. 24. McDermott's orchestra will furnish the music.
—New display advertisements to-day are—F. D. Smith, a good range, page 6; C. F. Brown, Cameras given away, page 6; Dey Brothers & Co., Inventory sale, page 8.
—Our night lunch wagon, after being closed for several weeks, was again opened for business Saturday evening. Thomas Conway of Cortland is the new proprietor.—Canastota Journal.
—The regular meeting of the Political Equality club will be held at the home of Mrs. Bryant, 16 Washington-st., Monday, Jan. 15 at 3 o'clock P. M. All members and friends are urged to be present.
—Invitations are out for the wedding of Mr. John E. Burgett and Miss Ella M. Wicks, which will occur at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Wicks, in Truxton on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 17 at 2 o'clock.
—An operation was performed this morning upon Mr. Augustus Hatler at his home on Clayton-ave., by Dr. F. D. Reese, assisted by Dr. F. W, Higgins and Dr. E. A. Didama. Mr. Hatler stood the operation well and is resting quietly this afternoon.
—About one hundred ten candidates are trying the uniform examinations today at the Normal. The examinations are for first, second and third grade teachers' certificates, and for Normal entrance. About twenty are taking the entrance examinations.
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