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| Augustus O. Bacon. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, May 17, 1900.
CUBAN AFFAIRS.
Senate Occupies Much Time in Their Discussion—Bills Passed.
WASHINGTON, May 17.—Discussion of the administration of affairs in Cuba by agents of the United States occupied the attention of the senate during the greater part of yesterday's session.
Mr. Bacon of Georgia spoke at length on his resolution directing the committee on relations with Cuba to make an investigation of the conduct of financial affairs of the island. He maintained that it was the duty of congress to make the investigation called for by the resolution, because it was due the people of this country to know now just how affairs in the island were being conducted and since the disclosures of the past few days had been made with respect to the alleged misappropriation of funds in the postal section, the obligation upon congress to make an investigation was doubly heavy. He urged that the honor of the country depended on its being able to clear away the fraud and corruption which it was charged had been discovered. He insisted that the government of the United States had no authority in Cuba and demanded to know how soon it proposed to redeem its pledge and leave the government of the island to its inhabitants.
The following bills were among those passed:
Granting a pension of $100 per month to the widow of General Lawton.
Appropriating $250,000 to establish a branch soldiers' home at Johnston City, Tenn.
Providing that all honorably discharged soldiers or marines who saw service in the civil war, in the Spanish war, or in the Philippine war,, shall be given preferment in civil service appointments, age or loss of limbs not being regarded as a disqualification.
The conference report on the District of Columbia appropriation bill was agreed to without debate.
Doings in House.
WASHINGTON, May 17.—The house accomplished little beside passing the senate bill to incorporate the American National Red Cross. No progress was made with the Alaskan code bill owing to the inability of the two sides to agree as to the time to be allowed for general debate. The conference report on the District of Columbia appropriation bill was rejected after extended debate.
THOMPSON ARRESTED.
Havana Postmaster and Others Lodged In Tombs
BY POSTAL INSPECTORS' ORDERS.
Deputy Auditor of Cuba, W. A. Reeves, Considered Equally Guilty With Neely—Clerk in the Military Department is Exonerated.
HAVANA, May 17.—Warrants were issued for the arrest of E. P. Thompson, the Havana postmaster, W. H. Reeves, deputy auditor of the island, and Edward Moya and Jorge Mascaro, Cuban clerks in the stamp department, and all were lodged in the tombs of Havana.
This was done under the advice of the postal inspectors, who arrived yesterday. It is considered now that Reeves is equally guilty with Neely. Investigation into the record of the clerk In the military department who handled several hundred dollars' worth of stamps proves that the transaction so far as he was concerned was legitimate. The stamps were purchased at the request of his brother, who is a stamp collector in the United States, for $800. They were of the old issue and were obtained from Neely.
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| Archibald E. Spriggs. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
And Spriggs Came Back.
The STANDARD'S late dispatches on Tuesday announced the fact that Senator W. A. Clark of Montana arose to a question of personal privilege that afternoon in the senate chamber at Washington and made a speech in which he complained of the manner in which the recent investigations into his election had been conducted. He concluded his remarks by resigning his seat in the United States senate.
At that lime Governor Smith of Montana was in California upon personal business. Lieutenant Governor Spriggs had started for Sioux Falls to attend the Populist National convention, but he didn't go there. He only went to Omaha. When he heard of Senator Clark's resignation he started to return to Montana. So did Governor Smith, but he was further away. The lieutenant governor got there first and proceeded at once to exercise the prerogatives of governor as he had a perfect legal right to do in the absence of the governor. His first official act was to appoint W. A. Clark as United States senator to succeed himself. The notification of appointment was sent by wire to Mr. Clark at Washington with the formal appointment following by mail. The appointment was accepted by wire. Governor Smith heard of the official act of the lieutenant-governor while on the way home and was of course furious.
Numerous papers are commenting upon this performance on the part of the lieutenant-governor, but the best thing we have seen so far is from the Binghamton Republican this morning and is as follows:
And Spriggs came back. And the governor of Montana was in California and thought the lieutenant governor was out of town, at a Populist convention. But Spriggs came back. The governor of Montana meant to come home before the lieutenant governor returned from his Populist convention. But Spriggs came back first. That was his intention all the time. He was waiting for that sort of chance for the governor to leave the state. Very likely he called his Populist convention so the governor of Montana would know it was safe for him to leave the state because the lieutenant governor was away from the capital, and the governor had carefully planned to return before the lieutenant governor; but Spriggs came back first.
The governor of Montana, whose name was Smith (what it is to-day we do not know,) was hurrying home on a special train, with a clear track, the hottest engine and the coolest engineer on the road (just as Kipling speeds his story people across the continent.) But Spriggs came back first.
And so W. A. Clark is United States Senator from Montana. He resigned and wept in the senate chamber at Washington. He said farewell to his senatorial comrades, who took it seriously.
But Spriggs came back. He said he was governor of Montana, with all the responsibilities, powers, emoluments, etc., etc., conferred upon the executive by the constitution. And so he was. For Spriggs had come back, while the man whose name was Smith was counting telegraph poles from a car window.
Spriggs received the resignation of Clark as senator from Montana, accepted it, and then appointed Clark to fill the vacancy. The man whose name was Smith and who was governor of Montana, has come home, but he might as well have sidetracked himself in No Man's Land, or somewhere.
The man whose name is Spriggs played a trick and performed an act which is constitutional, legal, unimpeachable, and impeccable in its overpowering constitutionality and legality. It is perhaps the most truly constitutional and legal thing done in Montana in many a day.
There is a certain swiftness about Montana politics which bewilders the politician of the East, who has never run up against anything more subtle or sophisticated than Tammany or David Bennett Hill. The tender foot politician of the East will do well to avoid the Montana brand of politics.
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| Emerald Hose Co. Firehouse. |
THE TEST ALARM.
FINE TIME MADE BY HOOK & LADDER COMPANY.
Orris and Water Witch Were Close Behind the Ladder Men Hitchcock Came Quickly—Alarm Did Not Register in Emerald's Hose House, so They Couldn't Start—Arthur Scudamore Badly Hurt.
The annual test alarm for the Cortland fire department occurred last night at 7 o'clock. All the companies were watching for it and the members were close by their apparatus ready to respond to the first tap as it had been stated that this would occur some night soon.
Chief Davis pulled the box at the corner of Tompkins and Owego-sts., No. 134, but unfortunately the fire bell tapper was out of order and only two taps were given so that the public were not able to locate the box or to know in which direction to go. Still the box registered all right at the engine house and the firemen were off at full speed as soon as the location was made certain.
Unfortunately too the Emerald Hose company's box failed to register, and not able to determine by the bell where to go this active company which is always among the leaders in a race of this kind was simply at sea and did not start at all. They did not know where to go. Some work on the fire alarm system will be done at once. It should be borne in mind, that no undue blame may be placed anywhere, that Superintendent Costello is still confined to the house from the effects of his injury some time ago and that Mr. Mead who is assisting him has not as much experience as his superior officer in detecting irregularities in the working of the wires. Doubtless all will be right in a day or two.
When the box was known Orris and Water Witch started off in a race for life. They had gotten a good lead down Tompkins-st. when the hook and ladder truck came thundering down with the two black horses running full speed and the foot boards crowded with men. The whole run was on the asphalt and the speed was tremendous. Wheelmen and pedestrians got out of the way of the two black furies, as they dashed down the street.
Arrived at the box a ladder was drawn out, raised and a man was on top in one minute and thirty seconds by the chief's watch from the time he had pulled the box. Orris had first water a second or two later, and then Water Witch a moment after. Hitchcock had a long run from its hose house and the little black horse made a good run, but the distance was too great to bring this company in with the others so much nearer by.
Just as the hook and ladder truck arrived at the appointed place there occurred a very sad accident. Arthur Scudamore of 42 Owego-st., one of the most valued members of the company, was standing last upon the footboard upon the left side. The speed of the truck was well slackened and he started to leap off to hold the foot of the ladder upon his own side. The man in front of him jumped at just the same moment and perhaps they came in contact with each other. Just what happened will probably never be exactly known, as neither of these two can tell positively and bystanders are not sure, but at any rate Mr. Scudamore was thrown to the ground, all of his person beneath the truck except his left foot and ankle. The left hind wheel of the truck passed over his left leg breaking the tibia bone about three inches above the ankle and causing it to protrude through the flesh. The wire screen at the rear of the truck in which ropes, etc., are carried which hangs very low struck him in the ribs as it passed above him breaking the sixth and seventh ribs on the left side. Many close at hand thought the wheel passed over his body, but this was not true.
He was picked up by friendly hands and carried upon the lawn in front of Mr. D. E. Smith's house. Beard & Peck's ambulance was telephoned for and Drs. Reese and Neary summoned. He was badly hurt and was gasping for breath. The ambulance arrived in very brief time and accompanied by the two doctors, by R. E. Caldwell, the foreman of his company, and by A. G. Klotten, noble grand of Vesta lodge of Odd Fellows, of which he is a member, the injured man was taken to the hospital. His wounds were dressed and toward midnight he began to rest easier. He is doing well to-day and will probably come out all right, but it was a close call.
Gage-Pearson.
Rev. William Boynton Gage of Esteyville, Ia., and Miss May Louise Pearson were quietly married at 8:30 o'clock this morning at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. James R. Pearson, 6 Madison-st. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert Clements, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Only the most immediate relatives and friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Gage left on the 9:20 train for their home in the West.
Mr. Gage is a graduate of Auburn Theological seminary in the class 1900, and the bride is a sister of the members of the popular firm of Pearson Brothers, furniture dealers.
LAMPS NOT NEEDED.
DECISION OF COMMON COUNCIL AT LAST NIGHT'S MEETING.
Telephone Franchise Matter Put Over Till Next Tuesday Night—Sealed Bids to be Received—Sharp Tilts from Companies' Representatives.
At an adjourned, meeting of the common council of the city of Cortland held Wednesday night, May 16, at the office of the city clerk, the following were present: Mayor S. N. Holden, Aldermen B. M. Yager, A. E. Buck, E. D. Wood, Wm. G. McKinney and Verne Skeele.
Messrs. L. J. Fitzgerald, Edwin Duffey, R. L. Davis and others representing three separate telephone companies, in application for franchises in the city of Cortland, came before the board. Mr. Fitzgerald said that he was ready to submit proposals to the board if, in turn, the board was ready to act. He did not wish to nor would he submit his case to the council unless it was ready to do business.
Mr. Duffey, representing the Empire State Telephone Co., stated that he had heard that Mr. Thompson, who was sick and not able to be at the council, wished to be present when the matter was presented. In case he should speak before the board, Mr. Duffey argued that the matter would have to be repeated at a meeting when Mr. Thompson was present, and he did not wish to go over the ground twice.
Mr. Davis said that his company, the local company, so called, had nothing to hold back. They had submitted in writing what they proposed to do and were ready to announce their stockholders. Mr. Fitzgerald asked that he might say a word in explanation of his position. He was not working in the interest of any scheme, he had not approached anyone for funds, on the contrary his company had money of its own to go ahead and put in its own system. Mr. Duffey then stated that he did not wish to delay matters, but he had understood that the matter was not to come before the meeting on account of Mr. Thompson's illness. Mr. Davis again addressed the board and wanted to know who it was they were going up against. His company had openly and above board submitted their proposals and would like the others to come out at least far enough that they might know who it was that they had to meet. Perhaps, after all, they were figuring against strawmen. Mr. Duffey was quick to inform the board that he was not representing any such a concern as was suggested, but that his company, the Empire State Telephone Co., were a reality here and that they had much at stake. Mr. Fitzgerald said that in all the years he had lived in Cortland no one could say that he had ever tried to bribe a man. His company was a genuine one as would be seen later.
Mr. E. E. Mellon asked the indulgence of the board and asked that the board look to outside privileges in granting a franchise. Mr. Mellon stated in the course of his remarks that he thought no one aside from Mr. Paddock of the Empire company understood the telephone situation better than he did. He brought to the board's attention the time when the present company's phones dwindled from one hundred forty-two to eight. He was asked whom he represented and said that he was there as a citizen in the interest of the people. After several more remarks from the representatives, it was moved by Mr. Buck that the several applicants for telephone franchise submit their several proposals in writing for such franchise from the city of Cortland with maximum rate for public business places and residences, and other specifications and details, to be submitted to this board at a meeting thereof, May 22, 1900, at 7:30 o'clock, P. M., the board reserving the right to reject any or all proposals. Seconded by Mr. Wood, and all voting aye, declared carried.
Mr. Yager moved that the following resolution be adopted by the board:
Resolved, That section three (3) of the ordinance enacted by the board of trustees of the village of Cortland, July 11, 1899, pertaining to and requiring lights on bicycles on the public streets of Cortland shall be and the same is hereby repealed to take effect immediately. Seconded by Mr. Skeele.
Mr. Buck moved that the last preceding motion and resolution be amended by adding thereto also the repeal of so much of section one (1) of said ordinance as prohibits the riding of any sidewalk of any unpaved street, when the adjacent road surface is in a ridable condition.
Motion of amendment by Mr. Buck not seconded.
On motion made by Mr. Yager. All voted aye. Declared carried.
On motion, meeting adjourned to May 22, 1900, at 7:30.
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| S. N. Holden. |
Mayor Holden's Prophecy.
Yesterday afternoon Mayor S. N. Holden addressed the large crowd at Athletic field at the opening of the season. Among other good things spoken of the mayor extended sympathy to the Albany team, saying they were sure to be defeated. The mayor was right, as will be seen by looking over the score.
OPENING GAME WON.
FINE EXHIBITION OF STICK WORK BY CORTLAND'S HEAVY HITTERS.
Senators at Mullen's Mercy--Quinn Gets Four Late Hits—Nadeau Distinguishes Himself in Right Field—Other State League Games.
A large and enthusiastic crowd greeted the home team yesterday and watched them pound the ball in any direction or place they desired. The steady and irresistible hitting of Roche's men brought joy to the hearts of the fans and they watched the game with a relish, coming away with smiles and expectations of some fine exhibitions this season. Quinn was the leader in batting yesterday, and this is true also of the six games that the team has played, having in these, with twenty-four times at bat, an average of .541. Quinn plays a good game behind the bat, too, and steadies his pitcher as well as Jack Nelson ever could. He has a good throw to second and catches his man on that plate with seeming ease. Nadeau covered rightfield to the satisfaction of all. His two long runs in the ninth after Morrison's and Ahearn's flys, successfully bagging both, were the special features of the game.
Cortland went to bat first. Hickey singled, Gannon was hit by the pitcher, Eagon singled and brought Hickey to the home plate. Gannon was thrown out at third in an attempt to steal. Townsend singled into center territory and scored on a neat single by Quinn. The side was retired by a double play on Quinn at second and O'Brien at first. Two scores were secured in the second inning. Nadeau went out from two to three; McCormick singled; Mullin went out on a fly to centerfield; Hickey was given first on balls; Gannon made the only three-bagger and scored McCormick and Hickey. The side was retired by throwing out Eagan at first.
In third and fourth Cortland was unable to score, although three hits were made. In the fifth the other two scores were made on Pender's error, a hit and steal by O'Brien, a right field fly by Nadeau which scored Quinn and a sacrificed hit by McCormick which scored O'Brien.
Albany made their only two scores in the first inning on two bases on balls and an error. There was an inability on the part of the Senators to hit Mullen. The score of yesterday's game follows:
BREVITIES.
—The Science club will meet Saturday evening of this week by invitation with Mr. N. H. Gillette on West Court-st.
—Cars will start from the Messenger House for the park at 7:00, 8:20 and 9:20 to-night upon the occasion of the Dillon Brother's party.
—Mothers' meeting (central) will meet at the home of Mrs. Alex Van Marter, 93 Pendleton-st., Friday afternoon, May 18, at 3 o'clock. Mothers and acquaintances most cordially invited to be present.
—New display advertisements to-day are—City Cycle Co., Bicycles, page 6; Palace Confectionery Co., Candies and ice cream, page 5; Buck & Lane, Refrigerators, page 6; F. D. Smith, Ice cream freezers and hammocks, page 7; Mrs. J. T. Davern & Co., millinery, page 6.
—Hon. L. J. Fitzgerald has within a few days secured a very handsome pair of bright bay coach horses, which attached to his easy carriage add one more to the large number of stylish turnouts that are an ornament to the Cortland streets—and this is one of the handsomest spans in the place. Mr. Fitzgerald secured them from over between the lakes.
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