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| General Frederick Funston. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, May 28, 1900.
MANY REBEL DEFEATS.
American Troops Capture Men, Arms and Ammunition.
FILIPINOS SUFFERING HUNGER.
Force Under General Hardin Takes Town of Palonog, Masbate Island, and Impressive Scene of Disarming and Then Liberating the Insurgent Occurs.
MANILA, May 28.—Scouting, small engagements and the capture of arms and prisoners continue daily in Northern Luzon. Last week's operations by the Ninth, Twelfth, Thirty-third, Thirty-fourth and Thirty-sixth regiments resulted in killing 46 of the enemy, the taking of 180 prisoners and the capture of 300 rifles and a quantity of ammunition.
Colonel Edward E. Hardin, with three companies of the Twenty-ninth regiment and blue jackets from the gunboat Helena landed at Palonog, Masbate Island, under the enemy's fire, routed the insurgents, and after an engagement lasting half an hour occupied the town without casualties.
The insurgent commander, with 20 officers and 230 men, surrendered on May 20, giving up 100 rifles. An impressive scene occurred on the plaza when the prisoners were disarmed and liberated. The islanders were found suffering from lack of food, owing to the blockade and the American authorities are endeavoring to relieve them. Peace reigns and no trouble is expected in Manila, although the city is crowded with people from the provinces who are leaving the unprotected hamlets in order to avoid the conscription which the insurgent leaders are enforcing, as well as robbery and outrages at the hands of roving insurgents and bandits.
The investigation of the charge against Brigadier General Frederick Funston of having summarily executed two natives in the province of Zambales has resulted in a discontinuance of the proceedings. It developed the fact that General Funston caught the natives in the very act of murdering bound Macabebee scouts, his action in view of these circumstances being regarded as justifiable.
BORDERING ON ANARCHY.
Affairs Around Pekin Extremely Critical. Diplomats Take Action.
SHANGHAI, May 28.—Reports received indicate that affairs around Pekin are extremely critical owing to the defeat of the government troops by the "Boxers."
It is regarded as certain that foreign troops must be sent to Pekin to protect the legations, while the withdrawal of missionaries from the interior is considered imperative.
Large portions of the provinces of Pe-Chi-li and Sshan-tung are in a state little better than absolute anarchy; and disorder is spreading in the province of Shan Si in consequence of the encouragement received from the empress dowager.
Diplomats Act.
PEKIN, May 28.—The diplomatic corps have decided to ask the Tsung li Yamen (Chinese foreign office) to define explicitly the measures which the government intends to take in dealing with "Boxers."
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
◘ An interesting side light is thrown on the question of providing arms and armor plate for national defenses by an article recently published in the Frankfurter Zeitung, which contains a statement made by a competitor of Krupp with reference to the profits made by the latter in his contracts with the German government. He says that some time ago Krupp furnished field guns at $1,145 each. Competitors afterward received an order for the same kind for $464.30 each. Thereupon Krupp reduced his price from $1,145 to $452.38. For shrapnel Krupp received $2.03. His competitors furnished them at $1.19. It is an error to say that Krupp alone can furnish nickel plates for the navy. The process of manufacture to no secret, but is known by every intelligent manufacturer. If there were competition, the nickel plates could be obtained at half the price paid to Krupp. The German navy department, however, prescribes conditions which make competition impossible. Testing grounds are required of the same dimensions as those of Krupp, which belong to the government and have been rented to him. The necessary provisions for testing 24 centimeter guns would cost between $500,000 and $750,000; for 15 centimeter guns, $75,000. Without previous assurances on the part of the government nobody would risk such an investment.
Our four months' war with Spain wasn't much of a war as wars go, but it cost the people of the United States about $150,000,000. England's war in South Africa is carried on somewhat less expensively and in seven months has cost about $125,000,000. War costs more than anything else we have in civilization, and civilization would be very much better off without it.
◘ Divorce has been granted a Kansas City man on the ground that his wife was in the habit of breaking plates over his head. It is surprising how little ingenuity some men have. He might have worn a padded skullcap and lived with the woman of his choice long and happily.
◘ The postmaster at Needmore, Fla., has been arrested for embezzlement. Living in a town with that name, he ought to be able to plead extenuating circumstances.
BURGLARS ON TOMPKINS-ST., CORTLAND.
Hon. L. J. Fitzgerald's Residence Entered Sunday Morning.
Shortly before 8 o'clock Sunday morning burglars entered the house of Hon. L. J. Fitzgerald on Tompkins-st. Miss Maude Fitzgerald was suddenly awakened by a noise in the hall. She immediately called her aunt, Miss Shay, whose room is directly across the hall and as she did so she saw a man pass through the hall and down the stairs. No further disturbance was heard and the would be burglar or burglars must have left the house at once. In the morning the library window on the east side of the house was found open and a table from the porch was standing beneath the window. The doors were all locked as usual and nothing was missing from the rooms. A gas jet in the library had been lighted and a writing desk was opened. In the dining room a search had evidently been made for valuables but all the solid silver was in another place. So far as has been discovered nothing whatever was taken. Burnt matches were found near the window and scattered about the rooms, but the intruder was undoubtedly discovered as soon as he went up stairs.
HOMER, N. Y.
Gleanings of News from Our Twin City.
HOMER, May 28.—Last evening burglars were quite numerous in Homer. Four residences were visited but in only two instances was entrance gained. One place where property was taken was the home of Rev. C. W. Negus who resides on Cuyuga-st. When he arose this morning and went down stairs to dress, his clothes were missing. Being very tied last night he went upstairs to sleep leaving his clothing on a chair in a double room down stairs where his wife and baby slept. About ten feet from the chair is a window opening on a driveway between his house and Mrs. Coon's. On the window sill Mr. Negus saw several sterling silver trinkets which were left at night on the dresser near the window. Looking out of the window he saw his shirt lying on the grass. He found his coat, vest and trousers in some tall grass near Mrs. Coon's house. Upon examination he found that his gold watch, knife and pocketbook were missing. Fortunately only 8 cents was in the wallet. His gold cuff buttons in the cuffs had not been taken.
Lying underneath the window were two sticks about 10 feet long which had been used for holding up a clothes line. When Mr. Negus retired this window was left up about a foot and the blinds closed. One of the blinds had a broken shutter and the supposition is that this was removed, the blind unhooked and these two sticks used to take out the clothing. One of the sticks was taken from the home of Mr. William Burdick who resides nearly across the way.
Another place visited was that of Mrs. Charles Wills on Elm-st. They succeeded in gaining an entrance. Mrs. Wills heard them and began to shout. The intruders left without taking anything. Mr. John Briggs resides next to Mrs. Wills and they removed a screen from one of the windows but did not get in. For some time past, at different houses in town persons have been peeking in windows at night and it is thought these were the same ones.
Vocalists for the Festival.
Mr. Mahan has engaged an amount and a variety of vocal talent for his coming [Cortland] music festival such as is rarely heard at such an affair.
Mme. Barill, the distinguished soprano, is one of the most noted vocalists on the concert stage to-day, and a lady of most pleasing stage presence. Her singing will compare favorably with that of the former great sopranos who have sung here.
Miss Alice Thurlow is a beautiful girl and has a rich, sweet contralto voice of rare excellence and of unusual range and power. Her interpretations are characterized by intelligence of phrasing, clear enunciation and versatility.
Mr. J. C. Wilcox, late of Detroit, is best known in the West, where he has for some years enjoyed the reputation of being an artist of exceptional ability. He is now rapidly winning recognition in New York as one of the best of baritones.
Earl Gulick, the wonderful boy soprano, and Miss Hildegarde Hoffman, the charming soprano soloist, joined with the artists above named, assure a treat which no lover of music can afford to miss.
W. C. T. U.
Regular meeting of W. C. T. U., Tuesday, May 29 at 2:45 P. M. Consecration service led by Mrs. A. M. Waterbury. The program will consist of "Rarebits" of interesting, important and profitable matters relative to any line of our work, and all members who can be present are requested to bring or give an item.
MEMORIAL DAY.
General Order of Exercises to be Followed in Observing It.
All members of Grover Post, No. 98; Grover Relief Corps, No. 96; all old veterans, sons of veterans and soldiers of the Spanish war, are requested to meet at G. A. R. hall, Sunday evening, May 27, at 7 o'clock sharp, to attend divine service at the Homer-ave. M. E. church.
Memorial day services will be held on Wednesday, May 30, in the Opera House at 1:30 P. M.
The Post and Corps will be ready to start from G . A. R. hall at 1 o'clock sharp and march to the Opera House, where the following exercises will take place:
After the distribution of flowers to the veterans by the Woman's Relief Corps, the line of march will be to Port Watson-st., to Tompkins-st., to Cortland Rural cemetery, where the flowers will be placed upon the graves of all who wore the blue.
The Post will then form around the grave of Major A. J. Grover, where a detail from the Post will fire three volleys over his last resting place; the exercises at the cemetery closing with the bugle call "Lights Out," after which the column will reform and march to G. A. R. hall and be dismissed.
Seats upon the stage at the Opera House will be reserved for all the clergymen, the mayor, and the aldermen of the city of Cortland, who are cordially invited to be present.
All who can contribute flowers are kindly requested to send them to G. A. R. hall on Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock, and they will be most thankfully received.
The citizens of Cortland are requested to decorate their residences and places of business on Memorial Day.
Details of comrades have been made to decorate graves in the Catholic cemetery, South Cortland and Blodgett Mills.
The Eclipse.
The eclipse of the sun this morning offered a free show, which was liberally patronized by the public generally, without regard to age, sex, color or occupation. Smoked glass was in great requisition, and noses with black ends figured among the net results, along with increased lunar and solar knowledge. The budding intellects of the Normal and Central school pupils were enlightened on the details of the performance by their older and wiser preceptors, and one of Uncle Sam's prominent employees at the postoffice tried to take a short cut to knowledge by studying the reflection of the heavens in a pail of water. His countenance sicklied [sic] o'er with the pale cast of thought as he meditated on the depths of the pail of water, but gradually grew healthier and more expressive as the owner of the countenance went back to smoked glass. The light of the sun was thin and ghastly for a time, but it is not reported that any poultry went to roost while the eclipse was on. Neither are there rumors that any one was sun-struck, moonstruck or fell off during the performance. After Sol and Luna parted company, the smoked glasses were laid aside, blackened fingers and faces washed up, and the show was over. The attendance was large, everything was carried out as per program previously advertised, and no one asked any money back. The affair, both from a heavenly and earthly standpoint, was a success.
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| Black Diamond Express. |
WILL CHARGE EXCESS FARE.
Black Diamond Express Grows In Popularity.
Owing to the necessarily limited capacity of its Black Diamond express and its desire comfortably to accommodate all its passengers, the Lehigh Valley officials have determined to charge on extra fare upon this train. This addition, which will go into effect on Monday next, varies from 15 to 50 cents between different points. The Black Diamond is becoming daily more and more popular among the patrons of the Lehigh Valley, and its capacity has of late been sorely taxed. Its popularity is due largely to the magnificent and comfortable equipment of the train, which is always kept up to the very latest standards of excellence.—Philadelphia Record.
Some New Monuments.
S. M. Benjamin has just completed and set in the Catholic cemetery a fine marble monument for Mr. George Couch of Homer.
W. S. Buchanan's lot in the Cortland Rural cemetery has been graded under the direction of Supt. Morehouse and Mr. Benjamin has just finished setting a fine carnation red Swedish granite monument upon the lot.
Patriotic Services at McLean, N. Y.
Patriotic services were held at Universalist church, McLean, last Sunday night, the church being crowded to the doors, the veterans occupying reserved seats directly in front of the altar. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers and flags, and music appropriate for the service was rendered. The pastor, Rev. U. S. Milburn, preached the sermon upon the subject, "The Historical and Political Significance of the Civil War," the thought being that from the success of the Federal union would spring the federation of the world, with an international congress, and harmony would prevail between nations as it does now between the states of the union.
SUMMER CAMP.
Arrangements for Annual Outing of Y. M. C. A. Juniors.
The Central section of Young Men's Christian association of this state recently held a committee meeting in Syracuse, where delegates from eighteen city associations carefully planned a union camp for the members of the several Junior departments. Mr. A. N. Dadnum of Auburn, as chairman of the committee on printing, is to be congratulated on the appearance of a neat booklet which describes the location, the object, the methods of supervision and the cost of this summers' camp. Three full page cuts of camp life, with two smaller cuts, add greatly to the interest of the reader.
The camp will be pitched Monday, July 8, on Eagle Island in Sodus Bay, Wayne Co. "Sodus Bay is conceded to be the best natural harbor on Lake Ontario. It is 5 miles long and about 3 miles in breadth at its widest point."
The camp will be under the leadership of Gen. Sec. O. F. Day of Syracuse, Col. Moulthop of the Washington Grammar school of Rochester will be commandant, and leader in geological, botanical and forestry expeditions. The finest fishing to be found in any fresh water in the state is within short distance of the camp. The beach is a clear sandy strip without sudden fall, giving the best facilities for learners. Plenty of safe boats supplied the boys without extra cost are at the campers' disposal. The cooks in charge of the tables are experienced men. The tables will be supplied with plenty of well cooked, nourishing food. Ice, milk and cream, vegetables and eggs are brought fresh daily to the kitchens. Unusual facilities for buying provisions make it possible to offer the entire outing (less transportation) of fifteen days to any member of a Junior department in this section for $8.50, on which a five per cent discount is allowed.
All who forward their application with a deposit fee of $1 before June 15 to the treasurer, Mr. H. P. Lansdale, Y. M. C. A., Elmira, N. Y., or hand it to any general secretary. This fee is placed to the credit of any boy who goes to camp, but is forfeited if the boy fails to go.
Cortland Juniors will receive their booklets by to-morrow. Full particulars given at a special meeting of all boys and intending campers at the association parlors on Friday, June 1 at 3:30 P. M.
BREVITIES.
—The drygoods stores of Cortland will be closed all day Wednesday, Decoration day.
—An account of several attempted burglaries in Homer will be found in our Homer letter to-day.
—The funeral of Mrs. Burr Green, who died in Pasadena, Cal., will be held at the home of her brother, Manley Gale, in Groton to-morrow at 1:30 P. M.
—Miss Gertrude Clark, daughter of Mrs. Charlotte Clark, died at the home of her mother, 40 Arthur-ave., at 6 o'clock this morning. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 o'clock.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Burgess, Decoration day, etc., page 7; Bingham & Miller, G. A. R. suits, page 8; Model Clothing Co., The showing of clothing, page 4; C. F. Brown, Vive cameras free, page 7; C. F. Brown, Paints, page 6; Gaslight Co., Lectures and Cookery, page 7; City Cycle Co., Bicycles, page 6.
—The annual reunion and basket picnic of the One Hundred Eighty-fifth regiment, N. Y. Vols., will be held at Long Branch, Wednesday, June 20, 1900. The Baldwinsville trolley car line will convey excursionists from their depot at the courthouse, Syracuse, every half hour. Arrangements have been made by the committee to make this gathering one of interest to all who attend.
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