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| Emilio Aguinaldo. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, January 11, 1901.
APPEAL FROM FILIPINOS.
Senator Teller Presents Petition Asking For Liberty.
PAYS TRIBUTE TO AGUINALDO.
Lively Session in House, Representative Cushman Saying Members of Rivers and Harbors Committee Get Bulk of Appropriation For Their Own Districts.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.—Considerable progress was made yesterday by the senate with the army reorganization bill, but the final vote upon the measure seems to be as far off as ever. Yesterday's proceedings were characterized by several sharp colloquies, some of which were of a decidedly personal character.
An appeal was presented by Mr. Teller from more than 2,000 persons in Manila urging the United States government to cease its operations against the Filipinos. The appeal is sensational in its statements and so unusual in form that Mr. Hawley made a vigorous objection to its publication as a document. He declared that it was a treasonable denunciation of the government and an attack on our soldiers.
The memorial was in the form of an appeal to the congress of the United States and as Mr. Teller stated, was "signed personally by the leading people of Manila and that section—lawyers, bankers and professional men representing the best elements of that community." It reviewed the circumstances leading up to the present struggle of the Filipinos for independence. It paid a high tribute to the work of Aguinaldo and his coadjutors in their endeavor to obtain liberty and independence for the people of the Philippines.
Reference was made to some of the principal events of the present revolution against American authority, the petition urging that the American troops had failed to make a serious impression upon the revolutionary party. It pointed out that Aguinaldo had declared he might lose the hope of victory, but he would not lose the hope of dying for the liberty and independence of his people; that the revolution had the support of practically all the people of the Philippines and that though 100 revolutionists be destroyed 1,000 would rise up to support the fight for independence. All of the islands of the archipelago, says the memorial, are supporting the revolution and they will not yield until the last drop of Filipino blood has been shed.
The Filipino nation, the memorial continues, bearing in mind the history of America and its humanitarian doctrines, asks the government of the United States to cease its "persecution of men struggling to be free—struggling against greater odds and greater wrongs than those which inspired the fathers of the republic."
This they ask "in the name of Washington, of Jefferson, of Lincoln, in the name of justice and in the name of the God eternal."
The appeal declares that an autonomy similar to that enjoyed by Canada or Australia would not be acceptable to the Filipinos, who desire full liberty and independence, and they urge the government of the United States to give them liberty and independence.
Consideration was concluded of the committee amendments to the army reorganization bill and the senate took up the amendments proposed by individual senators.
The amendments providing for the appointments of Generals James H. Wilson, Fitzhugh Lee and General Shafter to be major generals of the regular army and retired, precipitated an extended and, on the part of Mr. Pettigrew, a bitter debate. The amendments prevailed, however, despite the opposition.
CUSHMAN AROUSED HOUSE.
Said Members of Rivers and Harbors Committee Got Bulk of Appropriation For Their Districts.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.—The general debate on the river and harbor bill continued in the house yesterday until 4 o'clock, when the death of Representative Clarke was announced and the house adjourned out of respect to his memory.
The features of the debate were the speeches of Mr. Cushman and Mr. Hepburn. The latter has been a persistent opponent of river and harbor bills for years and he attacked the bill all along the line in his usually vigorous fashion. Mr. Cushman's speech was unique in many particulars. He was in favor of river and harbor appropriations, and his complaint was due to the fact that the members of the committee according to his ideas had located the bulk of the appropriations in their own states and had given scant consideration to the needs of other states—especially to the Seattle ship canal in his own state.
Mr. Cushman illustrated his remarks with a series of carefully prepared charts. He criticized several of the individual members of the committee in breezy style and became engaged in halt a dozen very spirited encounters before he concluded. Members crowded about the area, in front of the speaker's desk, where he stood explaining the figures upon the charts and every one seemed to enjoy the picturesque performance immensely. When he wound up with a glowing appeal for justice to the Seattle project, he got a stirring round of applause.
AGREEMENT IS SIGNED.
Chinese Plenipotentiaries Attach Their Signatures.
OUR INVITATION WITHDRAWN.
On Account of Lack of Favor With Which Powers Look Upon Proposition to Come to Washington It Is Revoked—Why Powers Objected.
PARIS, Jan. 11.—As the result of inquiries in authoritative quarters the following statement in regard to the Chinese situation is given:
"The Chinese plenipotentiaries signed the joint note Wednesday, thus concluding the preliminary state of the negotiations."
It was added that this important step was insignificant compared with the difficulties to be met with between the powers themselves, where clashing interests will have full play in the coming discussion.
The United States' proposal to shift the seat of the negotiations finds no favor in the European chancelleries. Three reasons are given for this opposition.
First—It is considered a great mistake to transfer the negotiations from China where all information is at hand respecting the situation and the feeling among the Chinese themselves and more especially regarding the conditions of trade and commerce with which the negotiations will be chiefly concerned.
Second—The United States' commerce with China is comparatively small when compared with that of several other countries. Therefore the United States is not entitled to expect the negotiations to be carried on at Washington.
The third and most delicate reason advanced is that the European powers have not felt sufficient confidence that the United States government might not find itself influenced in the negotiations at Washington by the pressure of interests having an eye to the exploitation of China. The attitude of some of the powers, moreover, is swayed by other motives in opposing the United States' proposal. Great Britain, for example, which seems to be the most strongly antagonized has probably taken into consideration the United States' attitude toward the Clayton-Bulwer treaty.
The feeling here favors Shanghai, if any change is made, as it is pointed out that Shanghai is the most important trade center in China and moreover what the southern viceroys, who are favorable to foreigners and anxious to further trade, could make their influence felt. Failing, Shanghai, Berlin or Paris are likely to be chosen. The enormous British interests are in favor of the choice of London, but it is improbable that the other powers will agree to this, as there is no reason to suppose that Russia will withdraw from the joint negotiations.
The treaty she has concluded with China concerns her special interests in regions contiguous to her territories, but she has great political interests to defend and further in the joint conference which will bristle with obstacles to a speedy settlement.
HOBOES CONVENTION.
All Delegates Have to Take a Bath in the Bay.
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 11.—The convention which began yesterday was a success. Some 200 hoboes were in attendance. Before the opening of the convention the city authorities compelled all of the hoboes to take a plunge bath in the waters of old Tampa Bay which were close by the grove where the convention was held. The city has fifty additional officers sworn in to watch them. Free grub has been donated.
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| Hudson River Palisades. |
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.
Preserving the Palisades.
Not alone in New York and New Jersey, but throughout the country at large, will it be learned with satisfaction that the imposing Palisades of the historic Hudson are likely to be saved from the ruthless hand of the destroyer. A joint commission, created by acts of the New York and New Jersey legislatures and composed of eminent and public spirited citizens of the two states, has been at work quietly but effectively on the matter committed to them, and such results have been attained that it seems assured that the Palisades will be preserved and form an interstate park and driveway which will be unsurpassed for grandeur and picturesqueness in the world. The commission has obtained a binding option until June 1 on all the Palisades properties where [quarry] blasting was going on and prevented any further destruction of the cliff during that period, and for the purchase of those properties it has obtained from citizens of New York pledges that they will contribute the required sum of $122,500, provided that the two legislatures shall appropriate enough money at their present sessions to buy other tracts within the limits it has fixed and to build a driveway along the foot of the Palisades.
It seems hardly probable that the states interested will fail to do their share toward carrying out this magnificent plan. The Palisades are mainly in New Jersey, but New Yorkers are even more interested in their preservation than Jerseymen, as practically the only view of them is from the New York side of the Hudson. Like the noble river at their base, the towering and precipitous cliffs form a part of the general outline and perspective of the great metropolis. The Hudson, as it comes down to meet the sea in New York bay, aiding in the formation of a harbor unsurpassed in the world, is the most majestic river of our continent, and the scenic grandeur and impressiveness are scarcely anywhere surpassed in nature's handiwork. The banks on either side of this stately river are keenly suggestive of Revolutionary times, for connected with them are some of the most stirring episodes of the nation's struggle for independence. It is therefore gratifying to the whole country that this most commanding passage of scenery, enhanced in attractiveness and value by historic association, forming essentially, if not territoriality, a part of America's greatest municipality, should forever be preserved in its integrity for the benefit and delight "of the people of the city and its environs and its countless visitors from all parts of the world.''
BOARD OF HEALTH ACTS.
Milk Stables to be Examined—The Water Test.
At a meeting of the [Cortland] board of health last night a committee consisting of Mr. F. L. MacDowell and Dr. E. M. Santee was appointed by the president of the board, Mayor C. F. Brown, for the purpose of calling on the milk producers who furnish milk for the city. A careful inspection of the stables and equipments of the dealers is to be made.
Mayor Brown is now in correspondence with the state health department at Albany in the matter of how to send samples of water to them for analysis. He states that since it was announced in The STANDARD that steps were to be taken to have a thorough water analysis, a large number of samples have been brought him from the different wells of the city, in old bottles and flasks, and in a few cases in tin cans. These, the mayor states, will be of no practical use, for the receptacles of water for analysis must first be sterilized.
When full instructions have been received from Albany, water samples will be obtained from all parts of the city by those who are fully qualified so to do. These samples will be taken from the wells of families where typhoid is or has been and also front wells where no such disease has been present. The test will be made in a thorough manner and the outcome of it will be watched with the greatest interest.
On and after Saturday afternoon a plan, showing the location of the building lot donated for the [hospital] rummage sale, will be at the sale rooms in the Mahan building. A lot directly across the street from this one was recently sold for $250. Particulars of the sale given later.
Undersheriff Appointed.
Sheriff A. R. Overton has appointed as his undersheriff Mr. Eber J. Bowdish of Marathon. Mr. Bowdish is well and favorably known throughout the whole county. He is active and energetic and his appointment will reflect credit both upon the sheriff and upon his appointee.
Died in East Virgil.
Mr. James Monroe Bailey died at his home in East Virgil last evening at 7:45 o'clock of typhoid fever. He is survived by his widow and a daughter about three years of age. Mrs. Bailey is a sister of the widow of the late Dawson McKee and their mother was Mrs. Geo. B. Griswold, who died Nov. 27, 1900, making three deaths in the family in a little over six weeks.
The funeral will be held at the house, Jan. 14, at 11 o'clock. Burial in Cortland.
MASONIC BANQUET
Tendered by Homer Lodge—Reduced Transportation Rates.
Cortlandville lodge, No. 470, F. & A. M., is invited to attend a banquet given by the Homer lodge next Monday night, at which a large attendance from Cortland is expected. The Traction company has made a special rate of 10 cents for the round trip for Masons. Tickets will be on sale for this trip at Brown's drugstore only.
Smith-Bacon.
On Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the home of Mrs. L. N. Bacon at Virgil occurred the marriage of her daughter Miss Mary, to Mr. Alvah Smith of Whitney Point. The rooms were prettily decorated in green and white. The bridal party entered the parlor at 5 o'clock while the wedding march was played by Mrs. Kellogg. First came the flower girls. Miss Gwendoline Bacon, niece of the bride, and Miss Ruth Smith, niece of the groom then followed the bride and groom. The bride looked very attractive in a gown of light blue trimmed with lace and white ribbons. She wore a veil of illusion and carried a bouquet of carnations and smilax.
The ceremony was performed in a floral gateway by Rev. O. J. Purington, after which a bountiful supper was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith left during the evening for Binghamton and Owego for a short wedding trip. The guests from out of town were Rev. O. J. Purington of Cayuga, Misses Clara and Franklin Apgar of West Dryden, Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith of Whitney Point, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wiley and Mr. and Mrs. W. R., Dodge of Cortland.
POLICEMEN ARRESTED.
DEPOSITIONS MADE BY TWO EYE WITNESSES.
Warrants Issued on Strength of These—What the Two Witnesses Claim to Have Seen—Corcoran's Version of the Affair.
On the depositions of Fred C. Betts, the baker at Hollister Brothers' bakery, and of George H. Hollister, City Judge R. L. Davis to-day issued warrants for the arrest of S. N. Gooding and John H. Corcoran, two former policemen of the city of Cortland. The warrant charges assault in the second degree upon the person of Fred Coffin on the night of Jan. 9. The papers were served by Officer Baker and the case was held open till 4 o'clock this afternoon.
In the information furnished by Mr. Betts he states that he was in company with George H. Hollister on Jan. 9, 1901, at about 11:20 P. M., at or near Hollister's bakery; that at that time he saw S. N. Gooding, J. H. Corcoran and Fred Coffin come out of Hotel Burns and stand on the sidewalk, and there engage in a conversation which was loud, profane and violent; that all seemed to be intoxicated, but Coffin seemed to be very much intoxicated, and much more so than the others. Deponent further says, that while the said parties were talking, he saw Corcoran strike Coffin and Coffin fell to the ground; he then saw Corcoran kick him several times about the face and body. Deponent then ran across the street and said to Corcoran, "Stop, don't kick a man when he is down. Two men to one is unfair." At the same time he seized hold of Corcoran, and Gooding said: "I will take care of him," and Corcoran said: "Let me alone or I will knock your block off." Corcoran and Gooding then went away and Coffin went into the hotel.
In about two minutes Corcoran and Gooding came, back and went into the barroom, and soon came back to the front room where Coffin was sitting in a chair in a sort of stupor. Gooding stepped up to Coffin and struck him several times with his fist. Then Corcoran stepped up and kicked him several times about the face and head. The bartender and some other man then took hold of Corcoran and Gooding and stopped the assault. This latter part he saw through the window.
The information given by Mr. Hollister was practically identical with that given by Mr. Betts except that he did not see the occurrence inside, as he went to look for an officer. Information also was furnished by Chief of Police Smith as to the condition of Coffin and the bruises inflicted.
Mr. Corcoran was seen to-day before the arrest and he stated that he had not seen Coffin on the night of the fracas till he came out of the hotel. At this time he states Coffin was knocked over twice by Gooding. Then he, (Corcoran), took hold of him and demanded an apology from him for the low names Coffin had called him. This apology he refused to make, and was about to strike him, when he, (Corcoran), struck Coffin. He might have struck him with his toe, but if so it could not have hurt him, because he had his rubbers on and he did not put any force to speak of in the blow. While in the hotel he was trying to keep Gooding away from Coffin. He stated that he had taken three or four drinks during the evening, and that in all probability he would never have done, what he did had he not taken these. Afterwards, when he saw how much Coffin was bruised, he had gone to him and stated to him that he was sorry for his part of it.
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| Wheelmen in front of Dexter House hotel on Main Street, Cortland, N. Y.. |
DEXTER HOUSE LEASED.
Frank Maybee & Son of Syracuse to Take the Management.
Mr. Charles H. Warren has sold his interest and good will in the Dexter House to Frank Maybee & Son of Syracuse. Mr. Maybee has leased the hotel for five years, and will begin as soon as he takes the management, April 1, to make extensive improvements. Mr. Maybee is expected here soon, when the contract between him and Mr. Warren will be completed. Mr. Warren has been the proprietor of the Dexter House for eleven years.
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| Willard L. Bundy and His Thousand Year Clock. (photo credit, history-computer.com) |
A WONDERFUL CLOCK.
An Ingenious Contrivance Invented by W. L. Bundy of Binghamton.
Many of the manufacturing concerns in Cortland use the Bundy time clock upon which their employees ring in and out as they go to and from their work. All of those who use the Bundy clock in any way will be interested in another clock just built by Mr. Bundy which is described as follows in the Scientific American:
Willard L. Bundy, the inventor of the Bundy time-recorder, has completed a most ingenious clock, on which he has been at work for many years.
The clock stands nine feet high and is enclosed in a case of quartered oak, carved and finished entirely by hand. The hour and minute of the day, day of the week, day of the mouth, day of the year and the year, are told by the clock. The phases of the moon are given, and the shape of the moon each day is shown. The clock also gives the seasons of the year, strikes the hour and plays a tune each hour, giving six distinct changes of tune and playing them consecutively.
The mechanism of the clock sets in motion a small steam engine and dynamo machine. It also chimes the bells placed around the dial at a quarter past the hour over and back once; half past, over and back twice; and at three-quarters, over and back three times. The small figures—a band of soldiers—in the "grotto" operate each quarter of the hour, and simultaneously an "old-fashioned sawmill" is set in motion, sawing through a log, the carriage returning ready for another cut. The water can be seen running down the flume. At the same time a bell in the dome at the top of the clock will toll, calling attention to the mill in operation. Beneath the mill is an artificial pond, containing fish of different kinds, frogs, turtles, shells, etc. There is also a boat floating among the logs on the surface of the pond.
The entire mechanism is built in skeleton form, and every part is visible from the front and sides. The mechanism is driven wholly by the clock movement, operating the various sets of complicated levers and cams. It has to be wound up once a week in five different places. The wheels revolve at a rate of speed varying from six hundred revolutions a minute to a revolution once in ten thousand years. These wheels are operated in such a way as to make the calendar perpetual, giving each month at its proper time and the correct number of days to each month, including leap year; and the year changes correctly at leap year, when an extra day is added.
That the sound of the music and chimes may be heard, a panel is automatically opened at the bottom of the upper case when the music starts to play, and is closed when the music ceases. Although the music, the chimes and the sawmill operate all automatically on the quarter of the hour, they may be set in motion at will by buttons on the outside of the case.
Mr. Bundy began work on the clock in 1878, when he was in the jewelry business in Auburn. He completed the upper part of it without the sawmill and pond and placed it on exhibition in his store window. Then it was considered so much of a curiosity that for a long time it was necessary to have a special detail of police to keep the crowd moving. Since then he has entirely remodeled the clock and added the sawmill and pond.
BREVITIES.
—There will be a rehearsal of the choir of St. Mary's church this evening at 8 o'clock.
—A business meeting of the Epworth league of the First M. E. church is called for this evening in the church parlors at 7 o'clock sharp.
—New display advertisements to-day are—M. A. Case, French flannel waists, page 6; E. M. Mansur, Groceries, page 2; Opera House, "The Bowery After Dark," page 5; Palmer & Co., Remnant sale, page 4; C. F. Brown, Prescriptions filled, page 8; Mitchell, meats, page 5.
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