UPRISING IN NEGROS, P. I., CRUSHED FINGERS, AND M. E. CHURCH SERVICES

 

General Jacob H. Smith.

Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, January 22, 1900.

UPRISING IN NEGROS.

Attempt Made to Overthrow American Authority.

PROMINENT NATIVES ARRESTED.

Movement Was Started by Chief Officials of Autonomous Government Who Were Recently Inducted Into Office—Sick Soldiers Ambushed.

   MANILA, Jan. 22.—The escort of 50 men of Company C, Thirtieth infantry, Lieutenant Ralston commanding, which were ambushed near Lipa as already cabled, consisted of 50 convalescents from the hospital who were going to rejoin the regiment The insurgents hid in the bushes along the road and opened fire upon the pack train from three sides.

   The Americans, in addition to their casualties, were compelled to abandon their train, which consisted of 22 horses. The latter, with their packs, all fell into the hands of the insurgents, who pursued the retreating escort for three miles along the road until the Americans were reinforced.

   Mail advices from Negros bring particulars of the uprising last month in the southern part of the island, in which Lieutenant A. C. Ledyard, Sixth infantry, was killed. Instead of being an unimportant revolt of native police as was at first reported, it appears to have been an attempt to overthrow American authority, The movement was started by the chief officials of the autonomous government—the men who were elected and inaugurated with so much ceremony last November. Eleven of these officials, including the president and several councilors, were lodged in jail on charge of plotting treason. Several secured their release under heavy bonds, but others remained in prison.

   General Smith found evidence that the revolting police were following the orders of the autonomous government, which designed to use the forces under its control to overpower the Americans. The plot failed through being started prematurely, but Negros was in a state of uneasiness for a week. Two companies of the Twenty-sixth infantry hurried from Iloilo to reinforce the garrison at Bacolod.

   The officials arrested include some of the most prominent men in Negros. It is believed that they will be expelled from the island.

 

NOT A WHEEL TURNED.

Complete Tie-up of Trolley Cars in Troy, N. Y. Men Want More Money.

   ALBANY, Jan. 22.—Not a streetcar moved in Troy yesterday. The United Traction company was completely tied up in that section by the men going out on strike at 6 a. m. The tie-up was, perhaps, the most complete of the kind ever attempted. With lines operating in five cities all close together, the United Traction company officials were unable to get a man to touch a Troy car. Three hundred and sixty-five men went out.

   The strike was the result of the action of Superintendent Edgar S. Fassett in refusing to consider an application for the Troy employes [sic] for 20 cents per hour and 10 hours to constitute a day's work.

   Lansingburg is isolated, as the only communication between it and the outer world is the trolley, and it is entirely cut off.

   Two cars had been left in front of the Division street power house at Troy, the place being crowded with cars. Mayor Conway ordered the railway company to remove the cars. Men from the Albany and Troy line were called upon to remove the cars, but they refused to touch them while in the city of Troy. It was therefore necessary for officials of the road to run the cars on to Congress street bridge. This done, men from the Albany division took them to the barn in this city.

   At the meeting yesterday the men decided to stand firm for 20 cents an hour. They are not particular about the 10-hour limit, so long as they are paid for every hour they work.

 

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

Prison Reforms in Cuba.

   One of the most important subjects that has claimed the attention of General Wood since he assumed the governorship of the island of Cuba and to which he has already devoted consideration was the condition of the prisons in Havana. It was undeniable that they were in a deplorable state of uncleanliness and overcrowding. There was no attempt at classification and neither work nor privacy, but a miscellaneous herding of convicts. With his admirable experience and success as a sanitary engineer General Wood will unquestionably raise the standard of cleanliness, but nothing but a complete reform in the criminal procedure and the administration of law can effect [sic] the necessary change and place the Havana prisons in proper condition. It is charged that bribery, which was a recognized element in the old [Spanish] custom house regime, still exists in the judiciary, and the progress of justice is retarded by intolerable delay. Its administration is irregular and arbitrary. Prisoners are often held in jail awaiting trial for a much longer term of imprisonment than the law authorizes if they are found guilty, and punishment is in strange disproportion to the offense. A thorough revision of the criminal code and the criminal practice is necessary, and for this purpose the proposition of Secretary Root to appoint a mixed commission composed of native and American members will receive the approval of those who know the needs and difficulties of the situation.

   ◘ It is intimated that the census of Cuba will show a larger population in  the island than was expected. Estimates from careful authorities on the ground put the number of inhabitants at about 1,500,000, which is 200,000 or 300,000 more than has been commonly supposed. Another fact which will cause general surprise is that the proportion of negroes in the island is found to be much smaller than has been imagined. The ratio, it is now believed, will be found much below that in Mississippi, South Carolina and Louisiana. If these figures prove to be approximately correct, the race problem in Cuba is not likely to be as serious as many people have anticipated.

 

L. A. W. Meeting.

   PITTSBURG, Jan. 22.—The annual meet of the league of American Wheelmen of 1900 will be held in Milwaukee. This has just been decided unanimously by the executive committee. The date of the meet will be fixed later.

 

Entertained Friends.

   Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Watrous who live 2 miles east of Cortland on the McGraw road entertained about forty-five relatives and friends last Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Jason Watrous of Groton, a brother of Mr. Watrous, J. W. Stephens of Harrison Valley, Pa., Mrs. Messenger of Ithaca and many from Cortland and McGraw were present.

 

Rev. Oscar Houghton.

First M. E. Church.

   Before announcing his text on Sunday morning Dr. Houghton said he would not think of preaching with Dr. L. H. Pearce, a former pastor in the audience, if it were not the fact that the doctor had declined a pressing invitation from him to preach. As it was, Dr. Pearce had arranged to spend a day or two in Cortland with friends and his son, Mr. W. C. Pearce, and enjoy a much needed rest. He was also afflicted with a severe cold. The very cordial greetings that took place after the dismissal of the service indicated that the presence of Dr. Pearce was a most welcome surprise.

   The sermon by Dr. Houghton was a fine presentation of the truth as pointed out in John v: 35, "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life; he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst."

   In Sunday-school the pastor spoke of the death of Miss Lucy Powell. His remarks were followed by suitable resolutions presented by her teacher, Mrs. Linderman.

   Mr. Louis E. Edgcomb had charge of the Epworth league meeting. Topic, "Send me."

   "The Stupidity of Sin," was the subject of an earnest and out-spoken sermon at the evening hour.

   Prof. George Oscar Bowen was present during the day and had charge of the music. The singing by the large chorus choir and the solo by Mr. Bowen "Lead Kindly Lights," were parts of the service that received a sympathetic response from the congregation and helped to make the day one of restful satisfaction.

   The people were out in large numbers at all of the services of the day.

   All the ladies who are to take part in the newspaper social are requested to meet at the church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

   Two class-meetings will be held at the church on Tuesday evening and one at the residence of J. E. Jones, 26 Cleveland-st.

   The teachers' meeting will follow the Thursday night prayer-meeting.

   The Ladies' and Pastor's union having had a most prosperous year in their financial efforts to assist in church work will, as is their custom, close the efforts of the year with a social. Wednesday evening, Jan. 24, is fixed upon as the date and 7 o'clock as the hour to start the press. It will be a newspaper social edited by a talented and competent corps of editors. It will most emphatically be a women's paper and will be up-to-date in all respects. Such topics as the Philippine question, woman in politics, the curfew bell and temperance will be considered. There will also be a home, story and puzzle department, as well as personals and brevities, choice music in charge of the musical editor will be a pleasing feature. It is confidently expected that it will also be a profitable advertising medium.

   Many of the editors and correspondents will wear gowns made of newspapers. The paper sells for 10 cents. In other words the plates, of course we mean collection plates, will be circulated and everybody present is expected to put 10 cents thereon. The editors will also refresh the audience with something calculated to allay the pangs of hunger caused by the intense interest taken in; the perusal of the newspaper. No extra charge for this. A general invitation is extended.

 

Grace Church.

   Celebration of Holy Communion at 9:30, morning prayer and sermon, and evening prayer and sermon was the order of the services at Grace church yesterday. In the morning the sermon was upon the text Isaiah liv:13, which was a part of the first lesson. The evening text was from the epistle for the day, and was the last verse of the twelfth chapter of Romans.

   There was almost a full attendance of the Second Ten with Mrs. N. H. Waters last Tuesday and considerable amount of work was completed.

   The attendance on Thursday afternoon at the meeting in connection with the Woman's Auxiliary was not as large as might have been expected, though the weather was undoubtedly responsible for a good many absences. All who did get out greatly enjoyed Mrs. Knickerbocker's address. She is a good speaker, who knows the great value of the Woman's Auxiliary, and presents its work and its claim in a way to interest other women. Among the topics on which Mrs. Knickerbocker touched was the united offering, which is presented at the meeting of the auxiliary held in connection with the triennial general convention. Those who were present held a meeting in the guild room after the address was concluded, and formed a branch of the Woman's Auxiliary. Mrs. Knickerbocker afterwards addressed a meeting of the juniors, who form St. Agnes' Guild.

   There will be service Friday evening at 7:30.

   The members of the choir are asked to meet for practice Saturday evening at 7:30.

 

Maude Hillman's Gowns.

   Beautiful gowns always appeal to the ladies. Miss Hillman is credited by both press and public to be one of the best dressed stars upon the American stage to-day. The rest of the company dress accordingly. The company is composed of such well-known people as Mr. J. M. Donavin, Frederick Murray, W. E. Dalton, W. H. Barwald, George Herrington, W. A. Dillon, W. E. Chamberlin, Miss Florence Dalton, Marcella Forrest and Mary Drummond. Prof. J. E. Hansen, the well known composer and publisher of music, directs the orchestra, which is a special feature. Lovers of good music will receive a treat.

 

Ray's "A Hot Old Time."

   A promise of something unusually bright and entertaining comes with the announcement of "A Hot Old Time," which will make its first appearance at the Cortland Opera House next Monday evening, Jan. 29. This comedy is said to combine the rollicking fun of farce, the melody of opera, the pretty faces of burlesque, the handsome costumes of a Parisian spectacle. The piece is one of those ingeniously devised works of humorous complications that the farce element delight in. It is a good busy play. Every moment is utilized, no time is lost and the result is most satisfactory. The management have engaged good people, and with their fine specialties, new music, original songs and clouds of pretty girls, large audiences are sure to be delighted. Good dancing and singing, fetching costumes, combined with a cast of well known artists make "A Hot Old Time" the most successful farce comedy produced in years. The seat sale will open Saturday morning at 9 o'clock.

 

CORTLAND VS. BINGHAMTON.

Contests and Basket Ball in the Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium.

   On Saturday afternoon the Y. M. C. A. intermediates participated in their first preliminary contest. It included the high jump and bar vault. Some remarkably good records were made, considering the practice had. In the jump Thomas Clark, Robert Sager, Ernest Russell, John Callahan and Max Higgins cleared the stick in the best shape, the first named reaching 4 feet and 9 inches.

   In the vault Robert Sager, William Grant, Ernest Russell and Harry Ettling, all cleared 5 feet the first named making 5 feet, 9 inches.

   On next Wednesday the intermediates will finish by doing the running broad jump. There are a large number of contestants and the rivalry it keen.

   In the evening the gymnasium was cleared for the basket ball game so eagerly anticipated against the Binghamton aggregation, which reached Cortland on the 4:41 train. Immediately after supper they put on their suits and came into the gymnasium to become accustomed to the baskets.

   At 8:15, before a rather small crowd, the whistle started off one of the best games the local mea have ever played. Cortland scored three baskets, six points, almost as fast as the ball could be thrown up in the center. In this Dillon took the prominent part and by his easy unconscious way of slapping the ball at the basket from about any position took the heart out of the confident Binghamton contingent.

   The local men had scored twelve points before the Southerners had once caged the ball. This was due as largely to the heady playing of Cortland's guards as the forwards, for the former stuck close to their opponents when necessary and yet seemed able to reach the forward basket at times when most needed. Then too they showed how necessary it is for guards to know also how to "shoot" for baskets. In this Smith surprised even those who have seen him play his best by caging the ball seven times during the game. Richards played his usual game until his fall, when he slightly sprained his ankle.

   Reynolds put up a high class of basket ball, several of the points being directly due to his remarkable jumping power.

   The Binghamton men although somewhat outclassed showed at more than one point that they perfectly understand the game, and put as much life into their play as did the locals and for their clean game are to be especially commended and thanked. The score at the end stood 34 to 8 in favor of Cortland.

 

FINGERS CRUSHED.

An Employee of the Cortland Forging Co. Loses Two Fingers.

   Saturday afternoon Leland Rorapaugh, in operating a drop hammer at the Cortland Forging company's works, caught the two middle fingers of his left hand under the 800-pound hammer crushing them terribly. He was at once driven to Dr. Higgins' office where it was found necessary to amputate the second finger between the first and second joints and the third finger between the knuckle and second joint. Mr. Rorapaugh is about to-day as usual and will soon be able to resume his work.

 

BREVITIES.

   —There will be a meeting of the Baseball association to-night at 8 o'clock in Freeman's hall.

   —Rehearsal of the "Chimes of Normandy" to-night at the Conservatory at 7:30 o'clock sharp.

   —The Celtic club will hold their next euchre party at the home of Mrs. J. T. Summers, 106 Tompkins-st., Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock.

   —A regular meeting of the Royal Arcanum will be held Tuesday evening, Jan. 28, at G. A. R. hall at 7:30 o'clock. Officers will be installed.

   —This month has two new moons—one was on the 1st and the other one will occur on the 30th. The same thing will take place in March on the same dates.

   —In Saturday's paper Mrs. J. F. Bosworth was erroneously reported ill with heart trouble. Mrs. Bosworth was ill from indigestion, from which she is speedily recovering.

   —The regular meeting of the University Center will be held to-morrow night at 8 o'clock at W. C. T. U. rooms. Prof. J. E. Banta will have charge of the meeting. The subject for the evening is "Hindoo Literature."

   —The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 2:45 P. M. Consecration service led by Mrs. J. L. Marritt. Usual business will follow program. Temperance literature presented by Mrs. L. S. Johnson.

   —Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Rosa Lee Updike of Binghamton, formerly of Cortland and Mr. R. Myron Smith, which will occur at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob L. Updike, 10 Mather- st., Binghamton, Wednesday evening, Jan. 31, at 8 o'clock.

   —New display advertisements to-day are—R. A. Stowell, Cut Price Sale, page 8; Glann & Clark, Twentieth Century bargains, page 6; C. F. Brown, Truss, etc., page 6; F. D. Smith, Red Cross ranges, page 6; Opera House, "A Hot Old Time, page 5.