Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1901.
WORK OF DESERTERS.
Renegade American Soldiers Blamed for Massacre in Samar.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.—According to Manila newspapers, copies of which have been received at the war department, the massacre of Company C, Ninth infantry at Balangiga, Samar, was planned by deserters from the American army. The newspapers state that two such deserters are known to have acted as spies two days before the massacre.
It is said that when the First infantry was relieved by the Ninth on the Island of Samar, these deserters obtained some uniforms which had got adrift during the transfer and, thus equipped, passed as American regulars.
Deserters in Samar are becoming very bold, it is stated, and it is not an infrequent sight to find notices, written in English, posted on trees and shrubbery, inviting Americans to join the insurgents and instructing them how to enlist.
It is also said to be a generally understood fact that deserters from the Ninth cavalry, colored, are responsible for all the troubles the American troops have been having in Batangas province. It is said that deserters from this regiment led the fight near Lipa in July in which Captain Wilhelm and Lieutenant Ramsey, Twenty-first infantry, and Lieutenant Lee of the engineers, were killed.
General Smith in Samar and the Twentieth infantry in Batangas are said to be hot on the trail of the deserters.
AFTER THE REMNANTS.
General Alban Sends Soldiers to Round Up Liberals Still In the Field.
COLON, Dec. 3.—The city of Panama continues quiet. Following General Alban's orders, the Colombian gunboat Boyaca, towing a launch bearing soldiers, left Panama. The destination of this expedition is reported to be Agua Dulce. From this point government soldiers will attempt to clear the remaining bands of Liberals from the department of Panama. General Belisario Porras, the Liberal leader, is supposed to be in the vicinity of Agua Dulce.
American marines are still ashore at Panama.
Juan Antonio Jiminez, formerly a member of the staff of the insurgent General Domingo Diaz, has come voluntarily to Panama where he delivered himself to General Alban. General Diaz did not instruct Jiminez to come in and surrender. The former insurgent says he is sick and disgusted with the campaign.
The British sloop of war Icarus has returned to Panama from South American ports.
Sale of Danish West Indies.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.—Up to the close of business hours yesterday no word had reached the state department confirmatory of the reported agreement between Denmark and the United States for the sale of the Danish West Indies. The negotiations looking to the acquisition of the islands by this government are believed, however, to be in such a state that an agreement between the interested parties if not already reached, is almost approaching completion.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
The New York and Brooklyn papers regardless of politics have been strong in their sentiment that much of the credit for the election of Mayor Low in New York is due to Lieutenant Governor Woodruff. At the outset the feeling was quite prevalent that an independent Democrat should be the candidate for mayor, but the lieutenant governor knew Mr. Low thoroughly and believed that he would be the man for the place if he could be nominated and elected. He felt that he would poll a heavy vote in Brooklyn, of which he had at one time been the mayor, and he was confident that other boroughs of Greater New York would also give him a more loyal support than they would any Democrat, under the existing circumstances. Accordingly he set himself at work to harmonize all conflicting elements, with the result that Low was nominated and every one was satisfied, and the end has justified his predictions.
Without the work of Lieutenant Governor Woodruff it is fair to suppose that Mr. Low would not have been nominated, but New York recognized the lieutenant governor's ability as a leader and a harmonizer and took him on faith. The workers were assured that if Mr. Woodruff honestly declared that it was the best thing to nominate Mr. Low and he could be elected, he must see his way clear to bring this about. Mr. Woodruff was confident of success with Low as the candidate and Low won. It is but fair now to give credit to whom the credit is largely due.
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| Cortland School Superintendent Ferdinand E. Smith. |
THE SCIENCE CLUB.
"Economics, United States," Discussed by Superintendent F. E. Smith.
"The United States affords the best field for the study of economics of any country in the world. It presents more problems, it has had a greater economic growth, and has more of a diversity of industries than any other country," said Superintendent F. E. Smith before the Cortland Science club at its regular meeting last Saturday night. The cosmopolitan character and recent expansion puts under the American flag every race of mankind.
The peculiarity of our growth has been its westward expansion gradually continued and in a healthy manner until we have occupied the whole land. We were not distinctively a nation until all portions were occupied and all working as a unit and Mr. Smith thinks that not until the Spanish-American war and our consequent expansion, were we really nationalized and recognized as a world power by the other nations.
The stages of economic growth were outlined as, first, the hunting and fishing stage of production, the fur trade offering the first and most natural employment, the traders reaching out in every direction, settlement and business following. The fine harbors off the east coast and great masses of fish near by [sic] gave great facilities for growth in this business. Second, the pastoral stage was encouraged by like favorable conditions. The many hillsides and great areas of cheap land are unequalled in any portion of the world. Third, the agricultural stage has directed our natural expansion. We outstrip every nation in the world in our agricultural productions. Fourth, we are now well forward in our manufacturing stage and the immense business combinations bid fair to outdo the combined world in their lines of work. The history of the economic growth was traced by showing how New England became the manufacturing center of textile fabrics, Pennsylvania with her coal and iron led to the establishment of immense iron and steel manufactories, the South to raising of cotton, the rich meadows of Dakota and Oklahoma to raising wheat, the middle west to corn. Add to these the copper of the Lake Superior region and Montana, the gold and silver of the Rocky mountains, and the vast timber tracts of both north and south, together with many inventions which make labor profitable—all these contribute to make us the most prosperous nation on earth.
In concluding this brief review reference merely is made to the headings of this most interesting paper, which were discussed at length: Production and Distribution, Consumption, Exchange, Reciprocity, Subsidies, Shipping and Shipbuilding, Monopolies, Trusts, and Industrial Combinations.
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| L. P. Norton. |
GROVER POST, NO. 98.
ANNUAL INSPECTION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
L. P. Norton of Homer the Inspecting Officer—Homer Comrades as Visitors—Enjoyable Campfire with G. W. Edgcomb as Toastmaster—Relief Corps Serves Refreshments.
The annual election of officers of Grover Post, No. 98, G. A. R., and the annual inspection of the Post occurred last night at Grand Army hall. The county inspecting officer, Comrade L. P. Norton of Homer, was present to inspect the Post, and on the invitation of Grover Post, Comrades Wakefield, Corl, Hutchings, Harrington and Williams of the Homer Post accompanied him. A large number of the comrades of Grover Post were present.
The election of officers resulted as follows:
Commander—O. P. Miner.
Senior Vice-Commander—H. T. Bushnell.
Junior Vice-Commander—E. D. Corwin.
Quarter Master—M. E. Corwin.
Surgeon—W. A. Stubbs.
Chaplain—H. M. Kellogg.
Officer of the Day—Geo. W. Edgcomb.
Officer of the Guard—John A. Freer.
Inspector L. P. Norton [pdf] complimented the Post upon its well kept books, its discipline and evident prosperity, and upon the existing harmony among its comrades.
At this point Commander Burroughs called the Post "from labor to refreshment," and all adjourned to the spacious diningroom [sic] above, where the ladies of Grover Relief Corps had prepared a banquet with a menu just suited to the occasion, consisting of baked beans, chicken salad, sandwiches, coffee, pickles, cheese, cake, etc., well cooked and served promptly and bountifully.
The commander then announced the name of Comrade Geo. W. Edgcomb as toastmaster for the campfire. Comrade Edgcomb proved to be just the man for the place. He called upon Chaplain H. M. Kellogg for a speech. The chaplain expressed his gratification at meeting so many visiting comrades from Homer and called attention to an order from the department headquarters of the G. A. R. of this state dated June 16, 1876, (over twenty-five years ago) detailing him to proceed to Homer and organize a new Post of the Grand Army of the Republic to be known as Willoughby Babcock Post, No, 105, of Homer, N. Y. He asked if any of the numerous comrades of Grover Post who accompanied him at that time were present. Martin Edgcomb proved to be the only survivor present. Comrades Benjamin, Gilbert, Fredericks, Perry and others have passed away.
Comrade Norton read a touching poem entitled "The Soldier Tramp." Comrades Hinman and Corl followed with brief remarks. Comrade College recited "Barbara Fritchie of Fredericktown." Comrade Hutchings in a brief speech urged the comrades to stand by the organization known as the Cortland County Veterans' association. He was followed by Commander-elect O. P. Miner, who spoke of the patriotism of the citizens of Homer in 1861 and of the fact that he was one of the students in Homer academy to form a military company.
The lateness of the hour prevented many others from taking part and the entertainment closed with a vote of thanks to the ladies of the Grover Relief Corps for their generous hospitality.
POMONA GRANGE.
Holds Its Annual Meeting and Elects Officers for Next Two Years.
Cortland County Pomona Grange held its annual meeting today and elected the following officers for the next two years:
Master— N. F. Webb.
Overseer—M. S. Nye.
Lecturer— Geo. H. Hyde.
Steward—C. B. Hall.
Assistant Steward—A. F. Tanghe.
Treasurer—Mrs. B. R. Knapp.
Secretary—W. L. Bean.
Gate Keeper—Wm. Petrie.
Ceres—Mrs. C. Edwards.
Pomona—Mrs. Emma Truant.
Flora—Mrs. S. S. Stanley.
Lady Assistant Steward—Anna Park.
Member Executive Committee—B. R. Knapp.
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| Judge S. S. Knox, Chairman of Cortland Board of Public Works. |
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
To Take Emphatic Measures to Keep Sidewalks Clean.
The subject of sidewalk cleaning engaged the attention of the board of public works at the regular meeting last night. All members were present, and they seemed unanimously agreed that the walks of the city must be kept free from ice and snow during the coming winter months.
The charter was referred to in the matter, and it was decided that none of the provisions in relation to keeping the walks cleaned were too stringent to meet the necessities of the case. The superintendent and the board will press the matter according to the wording of the charter, therefore the section in relation to keeping the walks open is given in full, as follows:
Cleaning Sidewalks and Gutters of Snow and Ice—It shall be the duty of every owner or occupant of every lot or piece of land to keep the gutters, and the sidewalks adjoining his lot or piece of land at all times clean and free from snow, ice or other obstructions. It shall be the duty of such owner or occupant to remove new ice or freshly fallen snow from such sidewalks before 8 o'clock in the forenoon of each day. In default thereof such owner or occupant shall be subject to such fine or penalty therefore as shall be prescribed by the board of public works. Also the superintendent of public works shall have power to remove all snow and ice which the owner or occupant has neglected to remove before the said hour of 8 o'clock in the forenoon, or any other obstruction upon the sidewalks, and no other ordinance for the same need be passed, or notice given and the expense thereof shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as the expense of constructing and repairing sidewalks.
The matter was thoroughly discussed, and many of those who habitually left their walks uncleaned were mentioned by the different members of the board.
Some of the members of the board advocated hauling up some, whom they spoke of as acting ugly in the matter, and fining them for neglecting to keep their walks clean. The matter will probably be given much attention with a view of keeping the walks open and clean, and therefore of avoiding danger from accidents.
Mr. W. W. Bennett came before the board and asked permission to connect the house at 116 [Elm-st.] with the sewer. It appears that there is no flush tank that could be used, but owing to the favorable grade and the chance to flush with hydrant the board gave permission.
Bills were allowed and ordered paid as follows:
Superintendent Becker reported that of about 200 cement walks which had been built the past season, only three remained unpaid for.
BREVITIES.
—The regular meeting of the N. P. L. will be held tonight, Dec. 3, in Good Templars' hall at 7:30 sharp. A special program is being prepared.
—Attention is called to the first annual message of President Roosevelt which appears on the third page of today's issue and which was today read in both houses of congress.
—The trustees of the Congregational church held their annual meeting at the church parlors last evening and transacted routine work. Mr. A. H. Winchell was elected chairman and Mr. W. D. Tuttle, clerk.
—The annual business meeting of the Memorial Baptist church was held last evening at the church parlors. Messrs. George T. Lester and J. V. Chatterton were elected trustees to succeed themselves.
—New display advertisements today are—W. W. Bennett, Furnace grates, etc., page 6; F. Daehler, Night robes, etc., page 6; McKinney & Doubleday, Imperial Reference Library club, page 4; M. A. Case, Drygoods, page 6; Opera House, Marks' Dramatic company, page 5.
—The mud is so deep in Syracuse that a steam fire engine which had been called out at a fire and which had been stationed in one position for a half hour had sunk nearly to the hubs and had to be extricated yesterday with jackscrews and planks before the horses could move it on the return to the engine house.
—The remains of the late Wm. D. Howe, who died in South Carolina Sunday, are expected in Cortland tomorrow morning on the 9:40 Lehigh Valley train. They will be taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Howe, 136 Groton-ave., where the funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial in Cortland.
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