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Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, November 19, 1900.
INCREASED ACTIVITY.
Americans and Insurgents Busy In the Philippines.
RAINY SEASON IS NOW OVER.
Series of Aggressive Movements Is Begun Against Rebels Under Lukban Whose Forces Hold Entire Island of Samar—General Grant's Notable Victory.
MANILA, Nov. 19.—Last week witnessed a very considerable increase in rebel and American activity in the field. Many skirmishes occurred, and several small engagements in Northern and Southern Luzon. The termination of the rains permits a resumption of operations on both sides.
The Americans are undertaking a series of aggressive movements against the insurgents, notably upon the island of Samar, against General Lukban, whose forces hold the entire island with the exception of three coast towns, each of which is garrisoned by two companies of the Twenty-ninth infantry, and a platoon of artillery.
The rebels are continually shooting into the garrisoned towns, and our forces have not been sufficient to retaliate effectively.
Commerce in Samar has been at a standstill and most of the influential inhabitants have departed. General Hare has arrived there with 250 men. He will bring eight companies of the Second infantry from the island of Marinduque, as they may be needed, and will proceed energetically to crush General Lukban. Meanwhile United States gunboats will patrol the coast to prevent the escape of the insurgent leader. Lukban still holds three members of the Forty-third regiment prisoners.
The rifles which the party of Captain Devereaux Shields of Company F, Twenty-ninth volunteer infantry, lost last September in Marinduque at the time of their capture, have not yet been recovered from the Filipinos. All the Marinduque garrisons are being continued.
The Fourteenth infantry, recently arrived from China, will relieve the Twenty-first infantry from Manila, and the Twenty-first will relieve the Thirty-eighth infantry from Southern Luzon, the Thirty-eighth proceeding to the Island of Panay to reinforce the troops there.
The Twenty-eighth will reinforce the garrisons in the island of Mindanao, particularly at Kagayan, where an armed truce between the rebels and the Americans has existed for months past.
General Wheaton, commanding in the department of Luzon, is sending reinforcements to General Young's provinces, where the natives under General Tinio and Agitpay, the ex-communicated priest, are showing signs of restlessness, deserting the domiciles they have occupied during the rainy season, and joining under compulsion of fear the insurgents in the mountains.
Notable among the week's engagements was General Grant's advance, with Macabebe and American scouts upon a rebel stronghold 35 miles north of Manila, which was defended by 200 insurgents armed with rifles. After skirmishing and fighting for the greater part of a day and a night, the enemy was dislodged from the mountain fastness and immense quantities of rice and stores, with considerable ammunition, were destroyed. Fifty Filipinos were killed and many others wounded. The insurgents carried off their dead. The American losses were 11 privates and one officer wounded, and one Macabebe killed.
Lieutenant Frederick W. Alstaete of the engineers, who was captured by the insurgents in Luzon last September, has sent with the permission of his captors a letter to Manila asking for food, money and clothing, which will be forwarded to him by a native runner. His health is broken and his release problematical.
General MacArthur has gone to Subig bay with Admiral Remey on the United States cruiser Brooklyn for the purpose of examining the locality. It is probably that 1,800 marines, now in Philippine waters, will be used to relieve certain army posts, rendering the relieved soldiers available for other and more urgent duties. It is understood that General MacArthur is considering the question of establishing more marines in the vicinity of Subig. He is expected to return here today.
Although news and commercial messages between Manila and points in America and Europe are not subject to censorship, all messages between the Philippines and the Orient are censored as heretofore.
CRUSADE ON IN EARNEST.
Police Captains Transferred In New York City, Concert Hall, and Gambling Rooms Raided.
NEW YORK, Nov. 19.—Police Captain Herilhy, in command of the Eldridge street station, and who is the police official charged with having insulted the Rev. M. Paddock, one of Bishop Potter's assistants in charge of the work at the pro-cathedral, was yesterday removed from that station. He was sent to take command of the steamboat squad, whose captain, Walsh, was sent to the Elizabeth street station, whose commander, Titus, took Herlihy's place at Eldridge street. The transfer of Herlihy is put down as the first effect of Bishop Potter's letter to Mayor Van Wyck concerning the prevalence of vice on the east side, which territory the Eldridge and Elizabeth street stations look after, and in which is the "red light" district.
A noticeable change was apparent in this "red light" district last night. There were fewer of these red lights to be seen in Allen and other streets of the precinct. It was very quiet and during the first hour of the night, despite the injunctions of Captain Titus, the new captain of the precinct, not a person was arrested in connection with the new vice crusade.
As soon as Captain Titus took hold of the new place, and old for him, he sent 20 men in citizen's clothing to look for legal evidence against disorderly characters, especially in Allen street and the few other thoroughfares infested with these persons.
Captain Moynihan of the West Twentieth street station, who had notified the management of the Grand Opera House Saturday that only sacred concerts would be allowed on Sunday nights in the theater, went to the building to watch. Two performers were doing what is called a "song and dance act.'' They were in street costume, but were singing and dancing and, after they had finished Captain Moynihan arrested them and the manager. They were charged with a violation of the Sunday law. Friends bailed them out.
At two other theaters where sacred concerts were billed the performance was not interfered with, the singers appearing in street costumes.
The police raided a club on East Ninety-seventh street and arrested 17 men and two women and captured a lot of dice and chips. A Brooklyn gambling house was also raided and 11 persons taken into custody.
HASKELL EXAMINATION.
CONCERNING THE SHOOTING AFFAIR ON EAST HILL.
Witnesses Describe Their Celebration of the McKinley Victory and How They Shouted in Front of Haskell's House When He Came Out and Fired a Gun—Two Men Injured.
The examination of Norman D. Haskell was begun this morning before Justice of the Peace H. J. Harrington. Haskell is charged with assault in the first degree and in the use of firearms whereby Arthur J. Clark and Byron Shearer were shot while hurrahing for McKinley in front of the defendant's house on East hill in the town of Cortlandville on the night of Saturday, Nov. 10, Haskell was arrested on this charge and is out on bail, his bonds being fixed in the amount of $500 and being signed by Benson H. Wheeler. District Attorney-elect T. H. Dowd is appearing for The People and Fred Hatch for the defendant.
The first witness was Dayton L. Phelps, who resides in the town of Homer and is a farmer. He testified that he lived on a road about three miles from McGraw, but it was not the main road. Norman Haskell, the defendant, lives on the same road three-fourths of a mile south and towards McGraw. Said he knew Arthur J. Clark, also knew Byron Shearar. Shearar and Clark do not live on the main highway. Clark lives about a mile and a half east of the road running by the countyhouse. The alleged assault occurred on Saturday, Nov. 10. Witness saw Clark and Shearar that day. Shearar came to witness' house that night about 8 o'clock. They left the house together for a little fun. Clark heard them on the road and came out of the house and discharged his gun twice. Witness invited him to go with them which he did. They took the road which runs east and west. They passed the house where Day E. Woodward lives. Were making considerable noise. Had a tin bucket, dinner horn, string of sleigh bells, cow bell and couch shell. When opposite Woodward's cheered for McKinley. Clark said, "What's the matter with McKinley?" All cried in chorus. "He's all right!" Clark said, "Who's all right?" All replied, "Wm. McKinley!"
Then we proceeded east, reached the house of Will Toomy, where we did the same thing. From there we went to Adam Ransom's; then to Cornelius Forshee's; then crossed lots until we struck the Mosquito creek road, running from East Homer to McGraw. We then proceeded along the highway, about 9 o'clock, till we reached Haskell's house. In front of the house we again cheered for McKinley. Defendant's house is about eight rods from the highway. It is situated in the town of Cortlandville. A. J. Clark said, "What is the matter with McKinley? Again we all replied in chorus, "He's all right?" I had a tin bucket, a stick to pound it with and a dinner horn, using all at the same time. This continued from 2 to 5 minutes. After we had stopped our noise we saw some one moving in the house. We heard footsteps in the kitchen, then the door opened and I saw a man coming toward us. When he got part way toward us we started up the highway on a run. After we had gone a short distance I heard a shot fired, and Byron Sheerar cried out, "I am shot in the back." Jay Clark said "My left eye is shot out." We ran up the road for some distance and then settled down into a walk. Clark put his handkerchief to his face and when he removed it, it was covered with blood. We then proceed to my father's house, and I told my parents what had happened. We held the light to Clark's eye and made a hasty examination. According to my judgment, one shot had struck him in the eye ball, another had entered the side of his face and passed through the lower eyelid. I hitched up a horse and carried Clark home, and from there to McGraw. Passed defendant's house and saw a man standing close to the travelled part of the highway. Passed very close to him, about six or eight feet. Recognized him. Have known defendant about eighteen years. Am 25 years old, but cannot remember him any longer than that. Saw the man come from the house and recognized the man to be Norman Dorr Haskell. On either occasion saw no one else about the house.
Cross examination: Witness did not look back when he started to run, but was about three rods away when the shot was fired. Clark and Shearar were in advance of him. Did not hear anything to indicate that the figure had followed them. Witness said the relations between himself and defendant were friendly. When asked if he had made the remark that he would like to get him off the premises, he said he had and he meant it. He had never talked politics with him.
Dr. Forshee of McGraw was the next witness called. He remembered on the night of Nov. 10, 1900, Dayton Phelps and Arthur J. Clark coming to his house. He removed the cloth from Clark's eye and saw a hole in the lower lid of the left eye, also what appeared to be one in the eye ball. Made an examination: The iris and lower left side appeared to be gone. Could not tell what caused it. Has seen Clark since on Nov. 11, 12, 14, 16 and 18. Made an examination externally the 18th. Found much redness of the eyeball and the hole was still visible, at which point appears a black spot which in a portion of the iris. The black and blue about the eye had subsided very much. On the night of Nov. 10, Clark and myself came to Cortland to Dr. Higgins' office.
Court adjourned till 1:30.
PETTIGREW'S PLURALITY.
Fifth Ward Alderman Gets Five Instead of Two.
The official count of the vote for city officers as filed in the office of the city clerk adds three to the plurality of the alderman in the fifth ward. The result as published by The STANDARD on the day following election and verified by the tally sheet from the Fifth ward filed with the county clerk gave Pettigrew 210 votes and Dexter 208. The official canvass gives Pettigrew 213 instead of 210 and thus increases his plurality from 2 to 5.
John D. Rockefeller.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.
Advertising a University.
If Chicago university, that institution of learning which enjoys the special patronage and benefactions of John D. Rockefeller, is not kept in the full glare of publicity, it will be no fault of its directors and faculty, who appear to have become experts in the science of free advertising, whatever may be their attainments in other sciences. It is not an old university, but it has succeeded in getting itself more talked about in the newspapers than any or indeed almost all the great schools in the country.
A few years ago Chicago university attracted to itself wide fame or notoriety—the proper term depends upon the point of view—by the rather summary dismissal from the faculty of Professor Herron of the chair of applied Christianity and Professor Bemis of the department of political economy, whose views were not in accord with the financial supporters and directors of the institution.
Some months ago President Harper gave the institution a rather clever bit of advertising by the exploitation of his scheme for sustaining student life on 15 cents a day for food.
More recently Dr. Trigg, professor of literature, contributed his share to the reputation of the institution by declaring that its benefactor, Mr. Rockefeller, was greater than Shakespeare and that the Standard Oil magnate had done more and better for the world than did the Bard of Avon. Dr. Trigg's devotion to Chicago university is truly touching.
Now there comes to the front Dr. Thatcher, professor of medieval history, who, according to a protest made by half a hundred young lady students, imparts his instruction through the medium of slang and addresses his pupils individually as "Hey, you, there." In speaking of the death of an English king, Professor Thatcher employs these choice terms:
Some whale of a knight had a scrap with his attendant, got a drop on the king and put him out of the ring. Then, when his son set on the paternal throne, he had no kick coming, for he had a mortgage on the coffers of the realm and the bulge on all comers.
Again he says in reference to France in the middle ages:
Charles Martel became tired of his wife, got on his high horse and told her to pack her clothes and go. So those kings did "any old thing" they pleased.
Thus is the knowledge of the glories and merits of the Chicago university spread over the land through the newspapers without the payment of space rates. There are institutions of learning which would hardly appreciate this sort of advertising.
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THE SCIENCE CLUB.
Major A. Sager Discusses Interestingly Various Kinds of Economic Mollusca.
Notwithstanding the very stormy weather of last Saturday evening, there was a large attendance of the Science club at the Hatch library building, to listen to Major A. Sager's discussion of, "Economic Mollusca." The subject was intended to include not only edible mollusca or bivalves, such as clams and oysters, but also all other mollusca which could be put to industrial, ornamental, artistic, or generally useful purposes. Major Sager prefaced his remarks on the special subject of the evening by a brief consideration of the different species of univalves. Of what are included under the general heading of "Economic Mollusca," the different varieties of oysters constitute about eleven twelfths. Taking the oyster as the representative of this class, the speaker presented in a very clear and interesting manner, and with an amount of information which showed careful and extensive study of the subject, the embryology, growth, varieties and enemies of the oyster. In illustration and elucidation of his remarks, he exhibited a very beautiful and carefully made selection of shells from his private collection, which is now one of the largest in this section of the state. These shells added largely to the interest and enjoyment of the evening's talk. Some of the specimens shown were remarkably beautiful and there were also quite a number which possessed a peculiar interest from being abnormal and odd. Major Sager began the study of this special subject only about ten years ago, but has since followed it with much enthusiasm and notable success. His talk was one of the most' enjoyable of which the club has thus far listened.
Mr. W. S. Wilcox of No. 37 Charles-st. was present at the meeting, and submitted to the inspection of the members of the club a choice selection of carved shells, ornamental pearl work, mantel pieces, etc., by Mr. Henri Zuber of Atlantic City, N. J., who enjoys a unique reputation tor artistic work of this character. Mr. Wilcox is Mr. Zuber's agent for the sale of his work in this vicinity. It is largely used for holiday and other gifts.
Mr. N. H. Gillette read a carefully prepared and entertaining review of Mr. H. L. Smith's talk on "Mushrooms." These written reviews of papers read or talks made at previous meetings of the club are now a regular feature, and in addition to their direct benefit to members of the club they form a valuable addition to its records, of which they are made a part.
The next meeting of the club will be held on Saturday evening, Dec. 1, when Dr. F. W. Higgins will speak on "Blood."
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Cortland Hospital on North Main Street.
HOSPITAL DAY, FRIDAY, NOV. 23.
All Kinds or Donations Will be Welcomed by the Management.
The annual donation day for the benefit of the Cortland hospital will occur on Friday, Nov. 23. As is well known, the hospital is not self-supporting and the constant problem with the management is how to make both ends meet. As an aid to this end the annual donation day was instituted, at which time the public in general is urged to assist in money or gifts of any kind that will prove serviceable. Many will no doubt find it easier to assist in vegetables or fruits or in something grown upon the farm than in money, and such articles will be just as acceptable as money as they are all needed and will stand in place of money. Potatoes, onions, beets, or vegetables of any kind, apples and other fruits will come into use. Groceries and household supplies will come in well. There is quite a family of nurses to be supplied with food as well as the patients. Delicacies suited to the ill will also be very gladly received, also old linen and muslin for bandages. Money, of course, is always useful. No one need hesitate because the gifts cannot be large. Everything will be acceptable, no matter how small. If this notice meets the eyes of people outside of Cortland who would like to bring some gifts to the hospital, but who would not find it convenient to come on Friday, bear in mind that any other day will do just as well and the gift when it comes will be just as acceptable. Don't let the mere matter of a day stand in the way, for the hospital will be very thankful any way and any day.
The hospital will be open on Friday from 2 to 5 o'clock for the reception of gifts. The ladies of the board of managers will be in attendance and will serve light refreshments to all callers.
TEMPERANCE MEETING.
Initial Steps Toward the Organization of a New Political Party for 1904.
There was a union meeting of the young people's societies of the various churches yesterday afternoon in the Presbyterian church for the purpose of promoting the cause of temperance. There was a large attendance and much interest was manifested throughout. Scripture lesson found in Eph. vi, was read by Rev. W. Jasper Howell, pastor of the First Baptist church; followed by prayer by Rev. Robert Clements, pastor of the Presbyterian church; after which the speaker of the afternoon, Miss Mattie Guild of Chicago, Ill., was introduced. She said in part:
There never was a time in the history of the world when it means so much to be young as it does to-day. We stand at the threshold of a new century, with the greatest problems that have ever existed before us, and with an open book and faith in our divine leader. We cannot but be victorious.
The proudest moment of my life is when I recall the fact that in the dark days of slavery my father was an abolitionist. When the law imposed a fine of $500 for the person who harbored a runaway slave, he remembered the words of him who said, 'For I was hungered, and ye gave me meat; I was thirsty and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger and ye took me in.' Thus he defied the laws of man when they had defied the laws of God. To my mind the crowning act of Wendell Phillips' life was when he espoused the cause of the slave. And yet in after years he said that that problem was small when compared to the great problems of the liquor traffic of to-day.
I was talking with an old college friend the other day and became very enthusiastic upon the temperance question. But he only replied that all this was well enough, but he supposed every one had his hobby. But, my friends, is it right to permit a system to exist that is destroying the soul, or is it the duty of every Christian to use his time, money, voice, and vote if necessary, until such a system is eradicated. One half of the money spent annually is by the laborer, and the labor question will never be solved until the liquor question is settled.
Statistics show us that 300 people are dying every day from drink, and the text I Cor. vi:10, comes to my mind. "No drunkard shall inherit the kingdom of heaven." Three hundred marching into the valley of shadows.
There never was a time when the saloon had such complete control as to-day, and unless the American people destroy the liquor traffic, the liquor traffic will destroy the American people. But Jesus Christ is in this war and we shall be victorious.
Miss Guild spoke of the purposes of this national movement and briefly told how the organization started in Chicago. Finally the call came to them to start the movement in other places, and call after call came until the national president felt that God's voice was calling them to a needed work, and now societies are organized all over the land.
The main object of these meetings is to agitate the temperance question. The great motor power is thought, and it is our mission to hold mass-meetings and present the truth to you. An effort is being made to secure 1,000,000 voters to pledge themselves in 1901 not to vote for a man who is supported by a party that does not have the Prohibition plank in its platform. We are going to present this petition to the two great parties and if they will not put the prohibition plank in their platforms then we will decide at that time whether we will support the present Prohibition party or organize a new one.
In 1802 Abraham Lincoln said, "Thank God, the young men are coming into line. Now we shall win." And Frances Willard said just before she died, "Thank God, the young people are aroused to this movement."
It was the Christian manhood and womanhood that brought about the anti-slavery reform, and nothing but Christian manhood and womanhood will bring about the temperance reform. May we be such men and women as the age demands, and that God honors.
The meeting then closed with singing "Onward Christian Soldiers" and benediction was pronounced by Rev. W. Jasper Howell.
Miss Guild is a very earnest, impressive speaker, and clearly presented the duty of every Christian to God, and to his fellow men.
A large chorus choir under the direction of Prof. Geo. Oscar Bowen added much to the occasion.
BREVITIES.
—There will be a special meeting of the Orris Hose Co. at the parlors this evening.
—The Y. M. C. A. foot ball team defeated the Freeville Union school team on Athletic field Saturday afternoon by a score of 17 to 0.
—The Cortland Normal foot ball team played the Groton team Saturday afternoon, and neither side scored. The halves were fifteen minutes each.
—A new switch engine was placed in the D., L. & W. yards last Saturday for local use. The machine, which is of low pattern, was brought from Binghamton.
—The Fortnightly club will hold its customary quarterly entertainment on Tuesday evening, Nov. 20, at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Fred I. Graham, 10 Lincoln-ave.
—The sixth annual ball of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be held in Taylor hall on the evening of Dec. 31. It is expected that a new floor will be laid in the hall before that time.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Bingham & Miller, clothing, page 8; Palmer & Co., Special values, page 2: Tyler & Smith, Clothing, page 6; M. A. Hudson, Crockery, page 5; W. W. Bennett, Sterling ranges, page 6; C. F. Brown, brushes, page 7.
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