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| William McKinley. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, February 1, 1901.
GOES TO PRESIDENT.
Senate Passes Conference Report on Army Bill.
SOME VIGOROUS OPPOSITION.
Several Republican Members Voted With the Democrats Against the Report. Changes Made In War Revenue Reduction Bill—In the House.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—After an eventful legislative experience, beginning with the present session of congress and covering about two months, the bill for the reorganization of the United States army yesterday passed its last stage in congress and now goes to the president for his signature The final step was taken in the senate where by a vote of 35 to 25, the conference report on the bill was agreed to. The following was the vote:
Yeas—Messrs. Aldrich, Allison, Bard, Clapp, Cullom, DeBoe, Depew, Dillingham, Dolliver, Elkins, Fairbanks, Foraker, Forester, Frye, Hanna, Hawley, Kean, Kyle, Lindsay, Lodge, McEnery, Morgan, Nelson, Perkins, Platt (Conn.), Proctor, Quarles, Sewell, Shoup, Simon, Stewart, Thurston, Wetmore—33.
Nays—Messrs. Allen, Bacon, Bate, Berry, Butler, Chandler, Chilton, Clay, Cockrell, Culberson, Gallinger, Hale, Hoar, Jones (Ark.), Kenny, McComas, McCumber, Mallory, Martin, Penrose, Pettigrew, Pettus, Rawlins, Teller, Vest—25.
The house of representatives already had agreed to the report. The conference report was kept before the senate constantly yesterday, even the shipping bill giving way.
Opposition to the bill continued to be vigorously expressed Mr. Teller making an extended speech in criticism of the war department and of the measure in general.
An opposition developed on the Republican side to the report based on the alleged feedom [sic] which the conferees had taken in introducing new provisions. On the final vote several Republican senators voted with the Democrats against the report.
The shipping subsidy bill was discussed during the latter part of the day and some progress was made on amendments. A speech by Mr. Rawlins against the bill was in progress at the close of the day.
Mr. Chandler announced that a night session would be moved today to advance the bill to its final stages.
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT.
Filipinos Will Soon Take Their First Lesson in Self Government.
MANILA, Feb. 1.—The provincial government bill has been completed. The public consideration will begin immediately. Soon after its enactment the United States commissioners will visit the Luzon provinces and witness the organization of the provincial government and the elections. Later they will visit the southern islands,
The provincial bill provides for a governor, a secretary of the treasury, a supervisor and a fiscal. The officers may be Americans or Filipinos. The governor is to be elected by the joint ballot of the councillors of the organized pueblos (towns), and his election must be confirmed by the Philippine commission. The other provincial officers will be appointed by the commission, under the restrictions of the civil service rules.
The governor may suspend any municipal officer for misconduct, reporting the facts to the commission. The treasurer is required to supervise his assistants in all the pueblos and to collect all taxes. The supervisors will have charge of the roads and public buildings. The fiscal will be legal adviser of the provincial and the public prosecutor.
The law is to be first applied to the provinces of Union and Pampanga.
Captain Cameron and 50 Philippine cavalrymen had a fight Tuesday with insurgents at Bundoopuray, and routed them, killing 20 men and capturing a quantity of arms. Geronimo was present, but escaped.
Minor captures and surrenders continue in the island of Luzon. Many Filipinos are taking the oath of allegiance to the United States.
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| Steve Brodie. |
DEATH OF STEVE BRODIE.
A Famous Bridge Jumper and Newsboy Pedestrian.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.—San Antonio, Tex., dispatches, received here this morning, tells of the death there last night of Steve Brodie, who won fame and fortune by being the first man to jump from Brooklyn bridge.
Brodie was born in this city thirty-eight years ago. His father was an Irishman. Steve began business as a bootblack. He lived in the newsboy's lodging house and soon became their leader. He first attained notoriety as a champion pedestrian. He made a tour of the West and figured in a number of walking contests. When be returned to this city his chums dubbed him the "Newsboy Pedestrian."
Later he acted as a recruiting agent for a filibustering expedition to Honduras. He made plenty of money, but was not satisfied. He thought to win notoriety by jumping from the Brooklyn bridge. So Brodie set out on the morning of July 23, 1886, to make the jump. The previous Thursday a friend named James A. Brennan, a sporting man, said he would put up $100 that Brodie could not jump from the bridge. Brodie took him up and is said to have really jumped, although there are many persons who believe that he did not jump at all.
Brodie at once sprung into prominence and opened a saloon on the Bowery. He gained a lot of notoriety and made plenty of money. On Nov. 9, 1888, Brodie jumped from the Poughkeepsie bridge.
The Bowery is in mourning for Brodie to-day.
CORLONOR FRATERNITY.
A Threefold Program—Literary, Argumentative and Farce.
The ninth annual public exercises of the Alpha chapter, of the Corloner fraternity were held last evening in Normal hall before a crowded house. The exercises were novel and highly entertaining, and the record of the fraternity for doing original and charming work at its publics was not only maintained, but materially strengthened.
The program was divided into three parts, literary with James Russell Lowell the subject; argumentative, and an original farce. The program entire was:
A Successful Surprise.
The many friends of Miss Emma O'Leary, graduate of the State Normal school, Cortland, of the class of 1900, will be pleased to learn that a very successful term of school is being taught by her in district No. 7, Summerhill, N Y.
Her twenty-eight pupils, their young friends, and many of their relatives participated in an entirely successful surprise on the evening of the 80th inst., in which her pupils improved the opportunity to present her with a very pretty combination twenty game board, one side being arranged for the game of caroms, while the other is especially prepared for crokinole.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Wilkins, where Miss O'Leary boards while teaching the "district schule," a neighbor's family having dropped in for the evening, laughter and pleasant conversation were whiling away the hours when the jingle of bells and the chatter of many voices suddenly attracted the attention of those inside. As these happy people thronged the house when the door was opened a sudden idea of the real meaning of the gathering seemed to dawn on Miss Emma and the astonishment with which she greeted the bevy of young people was proof of the success of the undertaking.
After a most enjoyable time spent in games, music and refreshments this happy throng sought their homes to snatch a few hours slumber, while dreaming astonished "school ma'ams" and of a deeper and more lasting friendship, if it be possible to conceive of a deeper affection than already exists between teacher and pupil.
A PARTICIPANT.
NEW TEACHER ENGAGED
In Charge of Elocution and Physical Culture at the Conservatory.
The directors of the Conservatory of Music announce the engagement of Miss Maud P. Cody to take charge of the elocution and physical culture department. She was graduated recently from the Emerson College of Oratory of Boston and has some excellent references, both from the college and well-known artists. As an introduction to Cortland people, Miss Cody will give a recital in the lecture room of the First Baptist church, next Tuesday evening, Feb. 5, at 8 o'clock. Admission is free and every one is cordially invited. The program will be published later.
The next term begins Monday, Feb. 4, and new students should register immediately in order to secure desirable lesson hours.
Another Appointment.
Mr. James Hinman decided not to accept the appointment which was offered to him of assistant bookkeeper at the Second National bank, the parties by whom he was employed, having advanced his salary. The committee of the bank directors then offered the position to Neil A. Price of Cortland, a son of Mr. F. E. Price, between whom and Mr. Hinman they had in the first place hesitated quite a little before making a decision. Mr. Price accepted the position and has entered upon his duties.
BREVITIES.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Hudson Crockery Co., Lamps, page 5; Mitch's Market, Meats, page 5.
—The regular monthly meeting of the official board of the Homer-ave. M. E. church will be held at the church parlors this evening at 7:30 o'clock.
—Mrs. Jennie B. Ryan, wife of George Ryan of Solon, died yesterday at the age of 34 years and 8 months. Funeral Sunday at the house at 11 o'clock.
—The eleventh annual public exercises of the Clionian society at the Normal [School] occur this evening at Normal hall at 3 o'clock. The program promises to be one that will interest in a large degree.
—We are always very thankful to our friends for giving us information in regard to passing events, but they should remember that when items are sent in anonymously they have to be looked up from the beginning and verified, as nothing anonymous is published. It would save much trouble if the writers would disclose their identity, not for publication, but as a guaranty of good faith. We have said this several thousand times in the past.
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