STORY OF BALANGIGA SURVIVORS, PARKER AND FORBES, NO AID FOR HOSPITAL, GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC, AND CARRIE WAS IN TOWN

 

Members of Company C, 9th US Infantry Regiment posing with Mayor Valeriano Abanador.

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, Oct. 5, 1901.

STORY OF SURVIVORS.

Chaffee Sends Skeleton Report of Balangiga Tragedy.

PUNITIVE FORCE BURNED TOWN.

When Attack Was Made 25 Men Secured Guns and Checked 400 Filipinos In Their Murderous Work—Preparing List of Dead and Planning Revenge.

   WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.—The war department has received the following dispatch from Gen. Chaffee, dated at Manila, giving further details of the disastrous attack on the Ninth regiment:

   "Manila, Oct, 4.

   "Adjutant General, Washington:

   "From those who escaped following: Sept. 29 while at breakfast, 6:45 morning, company was attacked at signal, ringing convent bells, by about 450 Bolomen, 200 from rear of quarters, 200 front simultaneously attack officers' quarters. Company completely surprised, force attacking front gained possession arms. Fight ensued forthwith, in which many met death in mess room in rear. Enemy beaten off temporarily by about 25 men who gained their arms. Sergeant Bettron assumed command, endeavored to collect men, leave in boats, reattacked by enemy. Strength of command 3 officers, 72 men. Killed 3 officers, 40 enlisted men: missing 6; wounded 13, present 13. Party attacking officers in convent entered through church. Large numbers led by [town] president. Probably 101 rifles with company; 26 saved; 2,000 [rounds] ammunition lost. Ninety-five prisoners outside Cuartel joined in attack at signal. Boat of missing men capsized. Captain Bookmiller may pick up men.

   "J. P. DROUILLARD, Lieutenant, Ninth Infantry.''

   "Sept. 30.—Have returned Balangiga. Drouillard explains conditions correctly. Landed yesterday. Inhabitants deserted town, firing one shot. Buried 3 officers, 29 men, number bodies burned, quarters of buildings fired as we entered. Secured or destroyed most of rations. All ordnance gone. Insurgents secured 57 serviceable rifles, 28,000 cartridges, 48 men of Company C, Ninth infantry, and one hospital corps man killed or missing; 28 men accounted for, found two in boat en route here. Buried dead, burned town, returned to Basey.

   "CAPTAIN BOOKMILLER, Ninth Infantry.''

   "Dereussey has sent strong company to chastise savages if found. HUGHES."

   "No other details. Names of killed to be determined by elimination of survivors as soon as possible. June muster roll probably latest evidence to be had. CHAFFEE."

   Dereussey is the colonel of the One Hundredth and Tenth regiment, stationed near the scene of the attack. The muster roll referred to already has been published.

 

Shamrock II.

Columbia.

STANDARD TELLS THE NEWS

Only Current Paper In Cortland on the Yacht Race.

   The all absorbing topic for the past week has been the international cup races. The question on every one's lips each afternoon has been "which yacht won?" The STANDARD has been furnishing the news each night and the correct news. Last night at 5 o'clock The STANDARD was being delivered to subscribers and being sold on the streets saying that the Columbia had won the race and that the cup would remain in the United States. Two hours later the Syracuse papers appeared on the train with the information that Shamrock was leading the way to the finish and would probably win. That was true enough at one period in the race, but it was not true in the end. The STANDARD announced the result at the finish and no one who did not read The STANDARD was able to get the final result till other papers came this morning. And The STANDARD was on the streets two hours ahead of its competitors besides. The moral is plain, if you want the correct news, and want it up to date, read it in The STANDARD.

 

John Truck.

JOHN TRUCK'S APPEAL.

His Attorney Would Delay—District Attorney Dowd Would Hasten.

   District Attorney T. H. Dowd says that he has been notified by John H. McCrahon of Syracuse, attorney for John Truck who has been convicted of murder in the first degree in Cortland county, that he will not be able to argue the case for a new trial before the court of appeals till next January. Mr. Dowd says that he shall serve notice of argument at once and shall insist that it be argued this month or early in November and if necessary will move the court to order the attorney for Truck to present his argument at this time.

 

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.

Ancestors for Millionaires.

   Those persons who are looking for "noble ancestors" and can afford to pay for them can easily be accommodated. There are genealogists who, if given money enough, will promptly supply a customer with the stateliest of family trees. William Waldorf Astor had dealings with one of them, who forged a pedigree showing that the Astor family did not begin with obscure German peasants, but with the noble D'Astorgas. John D. Rockefeller's first American ancestor was a German, who settled in Pennsylvania. A New York genealogist alleges that he has found in Languedoc, in southeastern France, the "ancestral castle" of the Rockefellers, whose name was originally Roquefcuille, which is a high sounding name, reminding one of Roquefort cheese. The coat of arms which, it is alleged, Mr. Rockefeller has a right to use has a gold rock on a field of red and a hunter's horn on a silver field.

   Doubtless Mr. Rockefeller has too much sense to take any stock in this alleged pedigree and too little vanity to use a coat of arms that does not belong to him. If, however, he feels that it is necessary to have something emblazoned on his note paper, book plates or carriages, an oil refinery in full blast, with a tankship in the distance sailing the blue green waters of the ocean, would be much more appropriate and descriptive than a gold rock on a red field.

 

Justice Charles Parker.

PARKER AND FORBES

Endorsed by the Democratic Judicial Convention at Binghamton, N. Y.

   The Binghamton Republican of this morning says:

   The delegates to the Sixth judicial district Democratic convention yesterday afternoon wisely decided to place the names of Justice Charles E. Parker and Gerrit A. Forbes, the Republican nominees, on their ticket. Such action was anticipated, because the delegates from two counties had already been instructed to vote for Justices Forbes and Parker.

   The convention was held at The Arlington, and was called to order by D. B. Cushman of Norwich. Judge F. W. Downs was elected chairman and Hon. Orris U. Kellogg of Cortland, secretary

   H. W. Coley of Oneida presented the name of Justice Forbes as a candidate for re-election to the supreme court bench. C. C. Flaesch of Unadilla, objected to the nomination of a Republican, but Lewis E. Mosher of Elmira, who advocated separating politics and the judiciary as far as possible, seconded the nomination. The ballot showed the nomination of Justice Forbes, and on motion of Mr. Flaesch, it was made unanimous.

   Martin S. Lynch of Owego presented the name of Justice Parker, and Mr. Mosher seconded it. The nomination was made without a dissenting vote.

   The delegates present were:

   Hon. Orris U. Kellogg, Cortland; Martin S. Lynch, Tioga; M. M. Sweetland, Ithaca; Lewis E. Mosher, Elmira; H. W. Coley, Oneida; D. P. Cushman, Norwich; C. C. Flaesch, Unadllla; and F. W. Downs and Harry C. Walker, Binghamton. Schuyler and Delaware counties were not represented.

   Francis W. Downs of Binghamton, Edgar Denton of Elmira and D. B. Cushman of Norwich were reappointed as members of the judicial committee.

 

SPORTSMEN'S LODGE

To Be Built for the Benefit of Hunters Along the E. & C. N. Y. R. R.

   In order to meet the requirements of the sportsmen of Cortland who desire to have a full day for hunting along the Erie & Central New York railway which is now precluded by the late hour at which the first train leaves the city, namely 9:50 A. M., General Manager Frederick is having created a cabin on the edge of the woods about midway between Solon station and that of East Freetown for the benefit and comfort of  those who desire to shoot along that road.  This will be a building with shingle roof about 12 by 14 feet with a large stone chimney built outside of the cabin and having an immense open fireplace for heating and cooking. There will be folding cots for sleeping accommodations. A table with necessary dishes and cooking utensils will be provided and a well will be driven for drinking water. Persons desiring to start out early on a hunt can take the night train over and occupy the cabin which will be known as "Sportsmen's Lodge" and can be had upon application to the manager of the railway. It is thought from the comfortable manner in which the lodge will be furnished and the abundance of game in that section that the lodge will become a favorite place for gunners.

 

Cortland Hospital on North Main Street.

No Aid for Hospital.

   City Attorney Miller advises the common council that it would not be legal for the city to appropriate any money for the Cortland hospital while it continues to be under private auspices, or to authorize an election for this purpose till the legislature amends the general laws or the special charter of Cortland to permit it.

 

Willioam R. George.

GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC.

Effort for the Formation of an Aid Society in Cortland.

   Miss Edith White of New York addressed a large number of ladies at the First Baptist church yesterday afternoon, having for her subject ''The George Junior Republic." Miss White, who is the secretary of a New York Ladies' Aid society for benefiting the Republic, gave the talk with the object of establishing such an organization in Cortland.

   In speaking of the work that had been done at Freeville, Miss White said that the George Junior Republic was the outgrowth of the custom that Mr. George formerly had of bringing several children to the farm each summer for a long outing, He soon saw, however, that he was not helping the children, but that on the other hand, he was making paupers of them. Consequently he set them all at work and paid them for what they did. Later on when some offense was made and some of the lads got unruly, Mr. George asked some of the children what punishment to give and their answers were so clear and sensible that he was assured that as citizens of a commonwealth they would be competent to care for themselves, make their own laws and find out the valuable lessons of life by experience.

   Miss White gave a very interesting description of the grounds and buildings at the Republic. There are now 105 citizens in the commonwealth, thirty of whom are girls. There are nineteen buildings on the grounds.

   After the address an informal meeting was held and the subject of forming an aid society was discussed.

 

Death of Hiram H. Doran.

   Hiram H. Doran died today after a short illness at the home of his sister Mrs. H. H. Hulbert, 36 Elm-st. He was born sixty-four years ago in DeRuyter. When 17 years of age he removed to Belvidere, Ill., and lived there till twenty years ago when he came to Cortland. He enlisted in the 15th Illinois Infantry and was afterward transferred to the 95th Illinois Infantry and altogether served four years during the Civil War. His wife died 35 years ago. He is survived by one son, Hiram Doran of DeRuyter, and by four sisters and two brothers: Mrs. H. H. Hulbert of Cortland, Mrs. Eugene Sweet of McGraw, James Doran of East Freetown, Silas Doran of Cuyler, Mrs. Eliab Underwood of East Freetown and Mrs. Joseph Albro of Cuyler.

   The funeral will be held at the home of his sister, Mrs. H. H. Hulbert, 36 Elm-st., at 2 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon.

 

Mrs. Carrie Nation.

CARRIE WAS IN TOWN.

Visited Saloons but Didn't Smash Any—Lectured to a Few.

   Carrie A. Nation, the famous saloon smasher, visited Cortland last night and created a sensation wherever she appeared on the streets or in hotels or saloons though she didn't smash anybody or any thing. But it is evident the majority of the people cared only to get a sight of the renowned Kansas woman and wanted to see what she would do rather than to hear what she had to say, as the crowd at Taylor hall was a frost, only about 150 people assembling to hear her lecture.

   Carrie arrived from Binghamton at 6:34 P. M., and was driven at once to the Messenger House, where she was assigned a room. Instead of going directly to her room she sauntered into the bar room and asked what was doing there. William Kernan, the bartender, was seen to grow pale, as undoubtedly he drew mental pictures of hatchets and all kinds of missiles of warfare being driven at the furniture of the room, not to say anything of his own head. He trembled some, but ordered the smasher to leave, and when she refused he crowded her out and locked the door and felt much safer. At the supper table Carrie sat at the same table with the bartender and remonstrated with him in regard to his bad conduct.

   At 8 o'clock the trip was made to the hall. Carrie appeared in a plain white dress and walked to the place amid a bedlam of noise and confusion made by the small boys. Her address was mostly a description of her encounters in her chosen business. "Fashion women," as she called them, were denounced by Mrs. Nation. She thought they put too many knick knacks in their houses, so that it took all of their time to keep them dusted. Her own bedroom, she explained, did not even have a carpet on it, and she cooked, ate and lived all in one room. This brought a sigh of sympathy from the audience, and all thoughts were directed to poor Mr. Nation.

   After the lecture she sold hatchets for a time and then started for her rooms On the way she stopped in at a saloon and was followed by a mob. The proprietor leisurely walked out from behind the bar and greeted the smasher with a hand shake and thanked her for the visit, saying that he was glad she had come, as she had brought many people into his place that were never there before. He showed her all about his place, but she never offered to smash it up.

   After this Carrie took a drive outside the city and visited some of the questionable resorts that might be found within the county lines. A considerable party went with her to see what would come of it, but everyone seemed to have good time, Carrie included. She took the 11:33 train for Binghamton, claiming that Cortland was a real tough town.

 

BREVITIES.

   —The funeral of L. Deloss Stevens will be held at his late home, 132 Port Watson-st., Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

   —M. G. Fuller, a life-long resident of Tully, will in a short time, we understand, move to Cortland, where he is negotiating for the purchase of a farm near that city.—Tully Times.

   —An additional car will be put on the Homer line of the electric road within a few days. This will make a twenty minute service between the two places, fifty-three cars leaving Cortland for Homer daily.

   —Attorney W. S. Jenny of Syracuse was operated upon yesterday by Dr. John Van Dwyn at Johnson private hospital in that city for appendicitis. The patient was doing well at last accounts.

   —Tomorrow being the first Sunday in October the time for evening service in all of the churches will change from 7:30 to 7 o'clock and there will be a corresponding change in the time for the meeting of all of the young people's associations which precede the evening service.

   —A regular meeting of the board of managers of the Hospital association will be held Monday at 2:30 at the hospital. The annual meeting of the association will follow at 4 o'clock. Seven members of the board of managers will be elected and an advisory board of nine men.

   —Principal E. S. Martin of the Tully high school has resigned and his resignation has been accepted. He goes to Racine, Wis., to accept another position at an advanced salary. The Tully Times says that applications to succeed him are coming to the board of education thick and fast.

   —Rev. U. S. Milburn, pastor of the Universalist church, preaches in the church of the Good Shepherd, Universalist, Jersey City, tomorrow, and the pulpit here will be supplied by Rev. H. P. Forbes, D. D., professor of Biblical literature in St. Lawrence University Theological school.

   —The state council of school superintendents will be held in Auburn Oct. 23, 24 and 25. Superintendent D. L. Bardwell of Binghamton has a place on the program for Thursday afternoon, the 24th, when he will speak on "The Kindergarten, Its Relation to the Next Higher Grades."—Binghamton Leader.

   —Friends of Miss Adelaide Wilbor of Rochester, at one time critic of the intermediate department at the Normal school, will be interested to learn of her marriage on Oct. 3 at the home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Albert Dutton Wilbor, to Dr. Morey Smith Collier of that city. Dr. and Mrs. Collier will be at home after Jan. 1, at 1 Athens-st., Rochester.

   —The Homer Congregational church celebrates its one hundredth anniversary upon Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The historical sermon will be preached tomorrow morning by Rev. T. T. Munger, D. D., of New Haven, Ct., a former resident of Homer. The full program of the services appears in our Homer letter today. The Cortland Congregational church omits its service tomorrow night to accept the invitation of the Homer church to join with it.

   —It has been decided to have an afternoon service at 4 o'clock especially for children and young people at the Presbyterian church two months for the present on the Sunday upon which the sacrament of the Lord's Supper is administered at the morning service. This will occur for the first time tomorrow, and it will take the place of the evening service. The sermon will be short and will be addressed particularly to children. Its theme will be "Habits." Children are especially urged to be present and older people will be cordially welcomed.