FIGHTING IN VENEZUELA, STAGE COACH ROBBED, GLEN HAVEN RECIPE, AND PETRIFIED MUD TURTLE

 

Cipriano Castro.

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, Aug. 15, 1901.

FIGHTING IN VENEZUELA.

Castro Reports Several Engagements—No Mention of Uribe's Death.

   SAN JUAN, Aug. 15.—Mail advices received here from Caracas, Venezuela, under date of Aug. 10, give account of numerous engagements in the state of Tachira between President Castro's forces and the revolutionists. In General Castro's official bulletins he mentioned the Colombian army. He reported engagements since the battle of San Cristobal, July 29, at Pirinos, Las Felipas, La Parada, La Crita Encontrados, Colon, and Las Cumbres, all in Tachira.

   The Venezuelan casualties, according to Castro's official bulletins, were General Rosendo Madina and four colonels killed, and 300 men killed or wounded. Madina was a prominent man. He was formerly governor and senator. Aug. 8 there was an encounter at Las Cumbres with a second force of revolutionists.

   The News' Caracas correspondent, writing Aug. 10, says another army has invaded Venezuela. This second force is reported to number 5,000 men. Friday these troops attacked Las Cumbres and were repulsed. The main division of the armies have not yet met.

 

USS Machias (PG-5).

Machias Goes to Colon.

   NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 15.—The gunboat Machias left Norfolk for Colon this morning with a full complement of marines and with plenty of supplies and ammunition.

 

HELD UP STAGE COACH.

Daring Act of Lone Road Agent In Adirondacks.

SIX MALE PASSENGERS FLED.

Masked Robber Shot Horses, Took $20 From One Couple, Rifled the Mail and Express Sacks and Made Good His Escape—Posse In Pursuit.

   GLENS FALLS, N. Y., Aug. 15.—News was received here last night that the Blue Mountain stage was held up by a masked robber about noon yesterday at North River. The scene of the holdup cannot be reached by telegraph or telephone from this point, but the following facts regarding the robbery have been received:

   The stage which was stopped connects with a train which reaches North Creek, Warren county, a station on the Adirondack and Hudson railroad, at 10:20 o'clock a. m. When it left the station yesterday it contained seven men and one woman, besides a quantity of express and mail matter for Blue Mountain lake.

   When the stage was one and a half miles north of Dunlap's hotel at North River, a masked robber suddenly appeared. His first more was to shoot one of the horses. He then ordered the passengers to hold up their hands and alight. Six of the men immediately took to the woods, the remaining man remaining with his wife, who was relieved of $20 but the robber failed to find a larger sum contained in another pocket.

   The highwayman then proceeded to rifle the mail bags and plunder the express packages, taking everything of value. After he had done his work he disappeared into the woods and searching parties up to dark have been unable to find any trace of him.

   The stage driver procured a horse from a nearby farmer to take the place of the one shot and returned to North river to give the alarm. It was there learned that the robber was probably a man who registered at Dunlap's hotel the night before and left yesterday morning taking with him a rifle and fishing rod.

   As soon as the news of the holdup reached North Creek Mr. Waddell called to his assistance a posse of Adirondack guides and these men, who are familiar with the byways of the mountains, were started out to run down the robber.

   The holdup created the greatest excitement at North Creek as it is the first one which has ever taken place in the lower Adirondacks.

 

Driver Threw Away Bundle of Money.

   SARATOGA, N. Y., Aug. 15.—It is said that some of those in the coach that was held up at Black River were residents of New York city who had left this place on the 8:40 o'clock train yesterday morning to go to Blue Mountain lake and other Adirondack resorts.

   The route of the coach from North Creek station is through an ideal stretch of country for a holdup. Few people make their homes there and the whole face of the land is of the wildest description. There are a thousand places in which the highwayman could hide before the attack and another thousand hidden ways by which he could escape should he be supplied with provisions. The place of the holdup is called "Coon Hill."

   One report received here says that the driver of the stage had with him a large sum of money consigned to William Waddell of North Creek who operates the line. When the highwayman appeared the driver threw the package into the underbrush at the side of the road where it was found afterwards by him.

 

Electricity in Peking.

   This use of electricity would do a good deal to abolish night crimes just as the introduction of gas street lighting did in London, England. The Universal Gazette tells us that the firm of Mandl & Co. of Tien-tsin has now received the sanction of the princes and ministers to proceed with road building and electric lighting for the capital. If the Boxers had had a searchlight, it would have been worse for the legations during the siege. So we need, says the Shanghai Mercury, not be sorry that electric lighting has been delayed so long.

 

Maximo Gomez.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

Cuba's Electoral Bill.

   The requisites for the exercise of the electoral franchise in Cuba, as defined by the bill favorably reported in the constitutional convention at Havana, are similar in many respects to those in this country, but some of the conditions and requirements are more complicated than ours, and consequently are likely to prove somewhat more difficult of operation.

   The basis of the franchise is universal suffrage without conditions, though it is prescribed that the officeholder must be able to read and write. Both the president and vice president must be Cubans or naturalized citizens, but in the case of their being naturalized they must have served in the Cuban army for ten years, and they must be 40 years of age or over. The provision regarding naturalization and service in the Cuban army was evidently made to cover the case of General Gomez, whom many Cubans, perhaps a majority, desire as the president of the new republic, though the veteran general does not appear to covet that distinction. The way, however, is open to him to accept the presidency should the voters of the island elect him and he should consent to take the office.

   A similar requirement is exacted of candidates for governors of provinces and provincial legislators—they must have been born in Cuba or have been naturalized for at least eight years. They must be 30 years old and have lived over two years in the province. They must be the heads of families or must have been taxpayers in the province for a year before the election, or they must possess a professional degree or have been elected to public office.

   There are to be four senators for each one of the six provinces, and they are to be elected by the provincial legislatures and an equal number of citizens. One half of these citizens must be Cubans by birth or have been naturalized for a period of eight years. They must be at least 25 years of age and be able to read and write. They must have resided in the province for two years and be large taxpayers. The other half must have professional degrees or must have held public office. It will thus be seen that the legislatures of the provinces will not have the exclusive right of electing senators to the Cuban congress, as the legislatures of the states have with us. The provincial legislators will form only one-half the number of senatorial electors.

   The house of representatives in the Cuban congress will consist of 67 members, who will be elected in nearly the same manner as we choose the members of our lower house of congress.

   While the compilers of the electoral bill are aware of the lack of education among the people generally of the island, they are apparently determined to encourage education by making the ability to read and write a requisite for officeholding and by granting special privileges to the holders of professional degrees.

 

Glen Haven Hotel on Skaneateles Lake, N. Y.

SENTIMENTAL OPTIMIST

SENDS NEWS AND ALLEGED NEWS FROM GLEN HAVEN.

''A Glen Haven Recipe''—Monstrous Fish Stories—Bathers Pick Pickerel Out of the Lake With Both Hands—A Pleasant Euchre Party—Costumes of the Ladies—A Group of Personal Items.

   GLEN-HAVEN-ON-SKANEATELES, Aug 12.—

 

   The August days are here, and with them the big crowds that always wait for this particular season.

   For the last two nights the Hotel Glen Haven has been packed. No other word for it but packed. Not a room could be had, for love or money, in hotel or cottages last Saturday night and cots had to be brought freely into use to tide over the Sunday rush. Just why the crowds always wait for August is a mystery. But the public seems to be quite as fickle and changeable as a summer girl, and there is no way of accounting for its ways and tastes.

   Social amusements of every conceivable kind have occupied the attention of cottagers and hotel guests during the past week. Euchre, bridge whist, sailing and fishing parties have been the order of the day and night.

   Many a bunch of speckled beauties, and beauties without specks, have been hauled from the water that surges on Glen Haven's social sands, and many is the interesting and fascinating story that has accompanied the catch, but here is one that ought to percolate through the sod and bring visions of tidings of comfort and joy to Isaac the Angler. The attention of Glen Haven guests and residents was fully occupied on last Wednesday, when hundreds of pickerel were taken out of the lake, right within view of the hotel piazza. A prominent newspaper man whose name I am not at liberty to disclose, is authority for the statement that all any one had to do to indulge in the piscatorial pastime, was to wade into the lake and pick 'em out.

   That's in general. In detail he says that he and Dr. F. A. Snow were in bathing that morning when the doctor suddenly felt a fin pricking his leg and a cold body flapping under his bathing suit. With the cool nerve of a surgeon he grasped a big pickerel. Our friend, who is incognito, felt a similar sensation in his lower extremities about the same time, and it was only a minute or two before both bathers were struggling toward shore with a ten pounder in each hand. In this way they landed eight, and eight affidavits are being photographed, to reassure the doubting ones.

   Syracuse for the home of good drinkables, but Glen Haven for eatables. Lewis Hept, the chef of the Hotel Glen Haven, is nothing short of an inventive genius. When he has a little time off he wanders down Lake-ave. to where the waves whisper; and figures on some kind of a surprise for the guests the next day. When "Louie" gets started on the subject of eatables all those in the immediate vicinity keep quiet, and learn something. As for his fish dinners, they would satisfy the most exacting epicure.

   The weekly euchres at the Hotel Glen Haven have become quite a feature of the entertainment afforded guests at this hostelry. Wednesday night brought together forty congenial people in a game which was marked by exciting plays and close contests. Some of the gowns worn by the ladies attracted unusual attention. Mrs. Andrew Smith wore a gown of dark blue mousselaine de sole with diamonds. Mrs. C. D. Casselberry was attired in a handsome grey silk with black velvet and lace trimmings and some splendid diamond ornaments. Mrs. James Blain Walker, violet crape, white lace trimmings. Mrs. T. S. Sullivant, white crepon. Miss Jessie Reynolds, blue foulard and white satin. Mrs. H. N. Rowling was dressed in a handsome green silk, white lace and gold trimmings. Miss Brayton wore a blue silk, chiffon and lace trimmings. Mrs. A. B. Bates was gowned in black lace, with jet trimmings. Miss Helen Leech, black taffeta, white silk waist. Miss Leech, black chiffon, jet ornaments. Mrs. William McKinney wore a black skirt, velvet trimmings, pink silk waist. Mrs. D. M. Hitch was gowned in a beautiful black velvet and lace with yellow silk waist, diamond ornaments. Miss Louise Farrow, white muslin, lace insertion. Mrs. Dr. F. A. Snow, who was an invited guest, was charmingly gowned in white mousselaine de sole over lavender silk, with diamond ornaments. Miss Alice Mourin, black taffeta skirt, white silk waist. Miss Gertrude Greeley was exquisitely gowned in black net, jet yoke and blue velvet trimmings. Mrs. John H. Mourin, white muslin with lace trimming. Miss Mina Phelps, black lace over green silk, with white lace and black velvet trimmings. Mrs. H. D. Dennison, was all in black with diamond ornaments. Mrs. Lucius Dennison, black taffeta, chiffon trimmings. Mrs. F. B. Mathewson,  black crepon with trimmings of white chiffon. Miss Louise Farrow, yellow mousselaine de sole, with black velvet and yellow silk trimmings. Miss Elizabeth Cameron, black taffeta skirt, with waist of white chiffon. Miss Doris Beardsley was beautifully gowned in blue silk, white satin trimmings. Mrs. F. W. Barker, black lace, jet yoke and lace trimmings. Miss Van Etten was very prettily growned in a brown castor cheviot with white crepon waist over pink silk, gold ornaments.

   The winners of prizes were: Ladies' first, Mrs. F. B. Mathewson; second, Miss Helen Leech; consolation, Mrs. J. B. Walker. Gentlemen's, first, Mr. Andrew Smith, second, Mr. W. A. McKinney, consolation, Dr. D. M. Hitch. These progressive euchre parties have become very popular and promise to hold the boards throughout the season.

   The hop Saturday night was a brilliant affair and largely attended. The mazy waltz and the fascinating two step was indulged in by many of the fairest buds of wealth and fashion stopping at the hotel and cottages along the lake. The spacious music hall was brightly illuminated and with the display of handsome gowns and flashing jewels, the harmony of light and color was most picturesque and beautiful. In the groups of dancers were many pretty representatives of Cortland society.

   During the past week Glen Haven has been paying glowing tributes to as pretty a bevy of the "summer girl" as could be found in one of Clark Russell's novels. Several of them are members of the coterie of Cortland's elite society, and with their light summer silks, dimities and organdies, and plenty of sunshine, they were about the most tempting little morsels that ever rushed a summer man into matrimony.

   Under the excellent chaperonage of Miss Winnifred Barlow of Louisville, Ky., this charming addition to the younger contingent at the Hotel Glen Haven, have made a reputation that they have every right to be pardonably proud of and apparently their cup of satisfaction is filled to the brim. The complete list of the party is as follows: Miss Winnifred Barlow, Miss Jane Humes, Miss Bessie Benedict, Miss Anna Winchell, Miss Mabel Brewer, Miss Mabel Fitzgerald, Miss Jessie Hunkley, Miss Bertha Wood, Mr. Charles C. Wickwire, Mr. Harry Wickwire, Mr. A. G. McGraw, Mr. Louis R. Hulbert, Mr. Glover Beardsley, Mr. Harry Garrison, Mr. Earl Newton.

   Among the arrivals of the week are noted the Rev. F. M. O'Connor, pastor of St. Mary's church of Moravia.

   Mrs. George E. Congden and son of Syracuse are comfortably domiciled at the Glen Haven, where they will remain until September.

   Mrs. Frederick Barker of Syracuse with her son will spend all of August here.

   Mrs. Helen M. Keene and Miss Florence Keene of Syracuse are here for the month of August.

   Miss Murphy with Miss Mary E. Murphy of Syracuse will make a long stay at the Glen Haven.

   Mr. and Mrs. Dennison and Miss Katharine Dennison of Syracuse have arrived for the balance of the season.

   Geo. H. Dennison, son of Mrs. L. S. Dennison, enjoyed a day's outing at the Glen the past week.

   Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Ball with their bright little daughter Louise and Miss Helen Kennedy of New York were delighted visitors at the Glen, one day last week.

   Mr. F. Daehler of Cortland accompanied by Mrs. Daehler, and Hon. and Mrs. C. H. Duell of Syracuse, made a brief visit to this resort last Tuesday.

   Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Englehardt of Syracuse are enjoying a short vacation trip by the lake.

   Among the familiar faces frequently to be encountered on the big piazza is Edwin Duffey, the well known and prosperous Cortland attorney. In company with Mr. F. Collins he dined at the Hotel Glen Haven one day last week.

   Mr. W. K. Niver of Syracuse, who is extensively engaged in mercantile pursuits, was at the Hotel Glen Haven over Sunday. He was accompanied by Mrs. Niver and Mrs. D. E. Bowman.

   Thomas B. Scott, Miss L. E. Scott and Mrs. Battelle of Poughkeepsie are here for an extended sojourn.

   Mr. C. H. Kraymer, a prominent business man of Syracuse, accompanied by Mrs. Kraymer are at the Glen Haven, where their stay will be continued until late in the season.

   Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Wickwire of Cortland took Sunday dinner at the Hotel Glen Haven.

   Willard Arthur, the well known undertaker of Moravia, with Mr. W. H. Van Etten were here over Sunday.

   G. J. Maycumber, Esq., city chamberlain of Cortland, registered at the Glen Haven Sunday. He was accompanied by D. G. Corwin of the same city.

   John H. Moffitt, a popular business man of Syracuse, was encountered on the broad piazza Sunday in company with a number of friends.

   Mrs. A. Q. Cassellberry, a charming Philadelphia matron, and one of the most popular guests of the Hotel Glen Haven, has left for the seashore, after having enjoyed a visit of six weeks at this resort.

   A trio of charming young ladies was drinking in the ozone of old Skaneateles last Sunday. They were Miss Lena M. Rindge, Miss Stella B. Rindge and Miss Helen L. Loucks, all of Cortland.

   OPTIMIST.

 

Died in Dunkirk, N. Y.

   The sad intelligence of the death of Gertrude Isabelle Smith, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. W. Smith of Watertown, Mass., was received yesterday by Mr. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Smith, 120 Groton-ave. The family was at Dunkirk visiting Mrs. Smith's mother, Mrs. Helen Koch, when the little girl, who was scarcely more than 6 months old, was taken sick. After an illness of only two weeks she died yesterday morning at 3 o'clock. The remains were brought here today at 2:28 P. M. accompanied by the grief stricken parents.

 

Druggists on a Picnic.

   The druggists of Cortland, who went to Rogue's Harbor, Cayuga lake, yesterday to meet with the other druggists of Auburn and Ithaca, report a fine time. About thirty wielders of the mortar pestle were in attendance, and the day was passed in renewing old acquaintanceships and forming new ones. Mr. Marvin Lotridge, a druggist of Cincinnatus, accompanied the druggists from Cortland. They returned at about 8 o'clock last evening in the two double rigs.

 

A Petrified Mud Turtle.

   While the men were at work laying sewer pipes on Stevenson-st., Cortland, last week a stone was thrown out from a depth of 14 feet below the surface that attracted the attention of Inspector P. C. Mudge. Closer examination of the stone disclosed the fact that it could be nothing other than a petrified mud turtle of huge size. The head drawn back under the shell, the feet and the scales on the shelly back were all perfect. The shell of the turtle was about 18 inches long and 14 inches broad. Mr. Mudge has taken the stone home and it now stands in front of his house at 136 Clinton-ave.

 

BREVITIES.

   —Attorney W. D. Tuttle was today appointed acting city judge by Mayor Chas. F. Brown.

   —A splendid rain has been falling nearly all day today and has done much good in many ways.

   —Rev. Carter J. Greenwood of Meriden, Ct., will preach at the First M. E. church next Sunday morning.

   —The famous saloon smasher, Carrie Nation, is announced to make an address at Assembly park, Tully lake, on Saturday evening of this week.

   —The Y. M. C. A. rooms have recently been repainted, repapered and partly refurnished and now present a very neat and attractive appearance.

   —The Cortland City band will give a concert at the park Saturday night, and there will be the usual accompaniment of moving pictures and dancing.

   —We publish today in another column the New York and Buffalo connections at Binghamton with Lackawanna trains on this division under the new time schedule.

   —The Tully baseball team, that plays the All-Cortland team at Athletic field next Saturday afternoon, defeated the Electrics of Syracuse Tuesday afternoon by the score of 9 and 3.

   —Fred Ryan and Chas. J. Quinn are staining the brick work upon the Dexter House and are also repainting the woodwork and otherwise greatly improving the exterior of the building.

   —The Stevens family and the Fox family, about a hundred in each, hold reunions at the park today. It was evidently moist out of doors, but there was plenty of room for all in the big pavilion and every one had a good time.

   —Mr. H. F. Benton's corn has continued to grow during these last few days. It didn't pause a bit after the record was made of it which was published some ten days ago, which record Mr. Lyman Watrous thought he could surpass and in consequence he yesterday brought a stalk to this office for measurement. Notice of which appeared in yesterday's paper. Mr. Benton now has a stalk tacked up against his office on Railroad-st. that stands 12 ft., 11 1/2 in. tall. By the time any one gets ready to set a stalk along side of this Mr. Benton will doubtless be ready with another one.