HE DESERVES MEDAL OF HONOR, LIBERALS DRIVEN BACK, HOSPITAL DONATIONS, THANKSGIVING DINNER MENUS, AND REV. HOWELL'S LECTURE

 

First Lieutenant Louis J. Van Schaick.

Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1901.

DESERVES HONOR MEDAL.

Lieutenant Van Schaick, Already on the List, Gains Further Laurels.

   MANILA, Nov. 26.—Second Lieutenant Louis J. Van Schaick of the Fourth infantry, while scouting with a few men of that regiment, met 150 insurgents who had attacked and sacked the hamlet of Siarca near Cavite.

   Upon seeing the Filipinos, Van Schaick ordered his men to charge them. The command was obeyed and Van Schaick, being mounted, reached the insurgents 60 yards in advance of his men. He killed three of them with his revolver. An insurgent fired his rifle point blank at Van Schaick at four paces, but missed. Lieutenant Van Schaick was then knocked from his horse. He jumped to his feet and engaged in a hand-to-hand conflict with the enemy, using the butt of his revolver. He sustained two severe wounds, one of which nearly severed his wrist.

   At this point the lieutenant's men arrived, rescued him and put the insurgents to flight.

   Van Schaick is in the military hospital at Manila and is doing well. He had already been recommended for a medal of honor for bravery in a previous engagement.

   General Hughes, commander of the department of Visayas, reports that negotiations are about completed for the surrender of the insurgent leader Samson on Bohol island. This surrender will doubtless end the revolt against the American authority in Bohol as Samson is acknowledged to be the chief insurgent leader there.

 

LIBERALS DRIVEN BACK.

Heavy Fighting From Culebra to San Pablo.

DEAD AND DYING LINE THE WAY.

Government Troops Under General Alban and Liberals Under General Lugo In Greatest Battle of the Rebellion—Colon Will Not Be Bombarded—Transit Is Open.

   COLON, Nov. 26.—The schooner Clapet and a railroad barge returned to Panama Sunday, bringing 350 men from Chorrera, being the remainder of General Alban's expedition.

   Great crowds gathered at the wharf to witness the landing of the soldiers. They were received with bands of music but the music sounded mournful and more like a funeral march than the joyful strains of welcome to a victorious army. General Alban looked as usual and was calm and self-possessed and acted more like a man on whose hands time hangs heavily for want of something to do than one coping with grave responsibilities under trying circumstances.

   At half past 3 Sunday afternoon at the head of 700 men General Alban left Panama by train for Empire station, where the Liberals were reported to be in fairly strong numbers. His purpose was to surprise and rout them. The train bearing these troops was held up just before it arrived at Culebra station owing to the Liberals opening fire on Alban's advance guard. Alban disembarked his men from the train, which returned to Panama. The fighting at Culebra lasted from 4:40 until 9 p. m.

   The Revs. Liveridge and Jacobs, Baptists and Wesleyan ministers respectively, narrowly escaped being shot. Their house in Culebra was riddled with bullets.

   The government troops continued to advance and the fighting was stubborn all along the railroad line and continued until Empire station, a mile and a half distant, was reached. The Liberals continued slowly to retreat, Alban's men following them, until the latter eventually reached Matachin station.

   Here he met and conferred with Captain Perry of the Iowa, who was returning from Colon on an armored train. It is understood that Captain Perry would not allow the railroad to transport troops, consequently General Alban and his men were forced to push ahead on foot. It is said here that they thus reached San Pablo where the Liberals are in force and that fighting is taking place there. The Liberals are under command of General Lugo.

   Between the stations of Culebra and Empire over 150 killed and wounded men could be seen along the track. The sight was gruesome. There is no proper Red Cross organization and the wounded lack care.

   The Liberals at Colon declare the majority of the men killed on the line to be Conservative troops, and that the rebels are still in force along the railroad.

   Three hundred of the Iowa's marines were lauded at Panama to protect the property of the railroad and to ensure the continuance of transit across the Isthmus.

   In government circles in Panama there is still entire confidence in General Alban and it is believed there that this Conservative general is able to cope with the present situation and successfully overcome the apparently insurmountable difficulties before him.

   It is estimated the Conservative government has 400 men at Panama.

   The breastworks on the railroad bridge that leads into Panama, as well as those erected inside the city, have been demolished by the [Columbian]  government.

 

NO BOMBARDMENT OF COLON.

United States Has Not Actually Put Stop to It, but Precedent Is Plain.

   WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.—It is pretty well understood here that there is to be no bombardment of Colon by either side. While Commander McCrea was given wide discretionary power and nothing was said to him about stopping the bombardment directly, nevertheless the state department established a precedent in these matters last year when it instructed Mr. Gudger to warn some insurgents at Panama that they would not be allowed to bombard that port.

   If the government troops on the Pinzon should persist in their purpose, it is said that the commander of the various warships at Colon would require that ample time be allowed for the withdrawal from the town of all foreigners and the attacking force, to escape restraint,  would be obliged to direct their bombardment with such rare precision as to destroy the insurgent defenses without harming the railroad property, and even without endangering the passage of trains, conditions probably not to be met.

   The secretary of the navy yesterday cabled Captain Perry of the Iowa to assume full command of all the United States naval forces on both sides of the Isthmus in order to insure harmonious operations. Consul General Gudger's last dispatch was about as follows:

   "Our troops have arrived at Matachin, one-half of the way across the isthmus. No obstruction and Colombian government seemed to be victorious over the insurgents."

 

Cortland Hospital, North Main Street.

HOSPITAL DONATIONS.

Gifts from Numerous Friends to the Cortland Hospital.

   Last Friday was donation day at the Cortland hospital. The gifts usually come in for several days and it is possible that more will still come, but the following are those received up to date:

   Three quarts fruit, three cups jelly, Mrs. H. M. Lane; nine cans vegetables, Mrs. R. B. Smith; one quart fruit, one cup jelly, dishes, Mrs. H. M. Willett; ten pounds sugar, two packages breakfast food, three packages U-needa-biscuit, two pairs pillow cases, Mrs. D. W. Carr; one dozen bananas, one dozen lemons, one dozen oranges, Miss Halsey; nine cans vegetables, Mrs. F. D. Smith; one pound coffee, Mrs. C. F. Thompson; six quarts fruit, one bottle olives, Mrs. S. N. Holden; two mince pies, Mrs. Wm. Hooks; three cans vegetables, Mrs. F. J. Doubleday; one quart pickles, Mrs. J. O. Hammond; bread, prunes, one can fruit, Mrs. A. L. Spohn; one quart fruit, Mrs. Albert Howe; one quart fruit, old muslin, Mrs. L. E. Wood; one quart fruit, old muslin, three bars soap, Mrs. E. G. Perry; one quart fruit, Mrs. Meacham; one quart fruit, Mrs. Ainslie; one quart pickles, Mrs. G. H. Brigham; two pounds tea, Mrs. Guun; one quart fruit, Mrs. Birdlebough; old muslin, Mrs. Townsend; Ladies' Home Journals, Miss Editha Stephens; one quart fruit, one cup jelly, Mrs. Ingersoll; one box toilet soap, Mrs. A. Sager; one can chopped pickles, Mrs. S. E. Sandwick; two quarts fruit, large jar pickles, old quilt, Mrs. Brong; three cans fruit, Mrs. C. Keator; one can fruit, Mrs. C. L. Kinney; one can fruit, one package breakfast food, Mrs. Jennings; one can fruit, Mrs. J. J. Moore; one can fruit, Mrs. E. E. Corl; one can of fruit, one bottle lemon extract, Mrs. R. D. Woodford; one pound tea, Mrs. Nelson; jelly, and muslin, Mrs. M. H. McGraw; one can cocoa, two packages ginger snaps, Mrs. J. S. Wood; one package vitos, Mrs. H. J. Baker; one can vegetables, Mrs. Gooding; one can pickles, Mrs. S. Buck; one can fruit, Miss Carrie Loomis; four quarts fruit, Mrs. A. A. Carley; one can pickles, Mrs. Cone; ten pounds sugar, two pounds rice, two pounds tapioca, Mrs. N. J. Peck; old muslin, Mrs. S. P. Smith; two cans fruit, Mrs. E. D. Parker; four quarts fruit, one pair towels, Mrs. A. L. Cole; one can fruit, Mrs. A. P. Dann; twelve cups jelly, Mrs. Neary; two cans fruit, one cup jelly, Mrs. Van Vost; dried pumpkin, Miss Belle Whiting; three bars soap, Mrs. E. A. Whiting; three pounds butter, one cake, celery from reunion at Congregational church.

DONATIONS FROM MCGRAW, N. Y.

   Four cups jelly, Mrs. A. P. McGraw; one can fruit, old muslin, Mrs. C. B. Warren; three cans fruit, Mrs. A. L. Shuler; one can fruit, Mrs. Francis Doud; three cans fruit, Mrs. L. Parsons; one can fruit, old muslin, Mrs. P. W. Chaffee; pickles, Mrs. Wheeler; apples, three cans fruit, two cups jelly, Mrs. W. J. Benjamin.

CASH DONATIONS.

   Ten dollars, D. F. Wallace; $5, Mrs. J. E. Hyatt; $5, Mrs. G. E. Chambers, $5, King's Daughters; $5, Rev. J. J. McLoghlin; $5, E. R. Wright; $3, Mrs. C. A. Clements; $2, Robt. Beard; $2, Mrs. G. M. Smith; $1, Mrs. Damon Conger; $1, Miss Editha Stephens; $1, Mrs. C. L. Kinney; $1, Mrs. Delos Bauder; $1, Mrs. C. Keator; $1, Mrs. H. L. Bronson; $1, Mrs. L. K. Shankland; $1, Mrs. Randolph Beard; $1, Miss Hernon; 50 cents, Mrs. R. Crabb; 50 cents, Mrs. J. O. Hammond; 10 cents, Mrs. Brong.

 

THANKSGIVING DINNERS.

 

GROTON MAN DEAD IN BED.

Sudden Death of Corydon W. Conger, an Aged Citizen.

   Corydon W. Conger of Groton, aged seventy-six, was found dead in bed by his special nurse yesterday. He was the founder and one of the largest stockholders of the Conger carriage company and the Conger manufacturing works. He was also a director of the Groton Bridge works. He is survived by two sons, former Assemblyman Ben Conger and Frank Conger. The deceased was one of the wealthiest men in Groton.

 

W. C. T. U. PARLOR MEETING.

Interesting Reports Brought from the State Convention at Glens Falls.

   The parlor meeting held at the W. C. T. U. rooms last Friday evening was one of unusual interest, as at that time the reports of the state convention held at Glens Falls were given by the delegates, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Polly and Mrs. Cotton.

   After a brief description of the journey and of the beautiful town of Glens Falls, a place of many historic associations as well as of great business enterprise, the leading features of the convention were taken up in regular order. Nearly three hundred delegates and many visitors were in attendance throughout the four days' session. The secretary's report showed the number of white-ribboners now in New York state to be over 22,500, a gain of more than four hundred having been made during the past year in spite of losses by death, removal and other causes. This army of workers has raised during the past year $48,604, a large part of which has been devoted to extending the work by sending out organizers and lecturers and making use of all legitimate means to arouse public sentiment and enlist effort against the liquor traffic.

   The reports presented at the convention by the state superintendents of the various departments of temperance work, the earnest and eloquent addresses, particularly those of Mrs. Boole, Mrs. Susan K. Barney and Miss Tinling of England, the promptness and ease with which all matters of business were conducted, the soul-stirring music and the spirit which pervaded the meetings throughout were means of enlightenment and even of wonder to many who had never before attended such a gathering.

   One of the most inspiring features of all was the children's hour when "they marched in, nearly a thousand strong to music and the waving of handkerchiefs. Brief addresses were made by Mrs. Boole, Mrs. Barney and others. Mrs. Graham sang, 'A Million Wanted.' The room was decorated with chains of red, white and blue pledge cards, more than 7,000 of which were gained this year." Some one said to the superintendent of temperance work in the Sunday-schools, "You must have secured yards of pledge cards." "Not only yards," was the reply, "but miles."

   The Cortland delegates while bringing so much of value to their home society felt that much must still be left to tell at future meetings, since it would be impossible to give an account of the proceedings of four days in one evening. New ideas and plans of work can be gained by attending the regular meetings and sharing the inspiration brought back by those who represented us at the state convention.

   The reports of the delegates were interspersed with music; the two beautiful solos by Miss Lola Strowbridge and the duet by Mr. and Mrs. DuMond being much enjoyed.

   After the program a social hour was spent and light refreshments served. There were more than fifty in attendance.

   SUPT. PRESS WORK, Cortland, Nov. 25, 1901.

 

Rev. W. Jasper Howell.

MR. HOWELL'S LECTURE.

Fine Marine Pictures Shown Illustrating His Ocean Voyage.

   Rev. W. J. Howell last night gave at the First Baptist church the first lecture in the series upon his recent trip to Europe. The lectures are wholly for the benefit of the Sunday-school of that church, and a large audience was present. Fine stereopticon pictures were shown, many of them being colored and producing a very beautiful effect. The lecture began, of course, in New York bay and followed the course of the voyage showing the Majestic upon which he sailed, together with many views of the interior of the steamer, and of other steamers passed. There were also views of the approach to the British Isles and views of Southampton and Liverpool. An entertaining description ran along with it all, and the lecture closed with some allegorical pictures which were shown with effect.

   The course of lectures started off auspiciously, and the next lecture will be Dec. 16, "The Sights of London."

 

BREVITIES.

   —The first entertainment for the year of the Fortnightly club will be held with Mrs. James Walsh, 30 Clinton-ave., Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock.

   —The Normal school will close at 3:45 o'clock tomorrow afternoon for a short Thanksgiving recess, beginning again next Monday morning.

   —On account of a special meeting of the Lodge of Perfection Wednesday evening, Cortland chapter, No. 194, R. A. M., will not hold their regular convocation.

   —Dr. L. M. Hand, health officer of Norwich, reports that not a death has occurred in Norwich village from natural causes in thirty-seven days. Norwich certainly is enjoying good health.

   —The First Congregational church of Binghamton has abandoned the system of free pews and has returned to the pew rental idea. This church was one of the first to adopt free sittings, but it has proved unsatisfactory.

   —New display advertisements today are—Baker & Angel, Shoes, page 4; M. W. Giles, Special prices, page 7; C. F. Thompson, Turkeys, chickens, etc., page 5; City Steam laundry, Laundry work, page 5; M. A. Case, Drygoods, page 6; F. E. Brogden, Lyon's candy, page 4.