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| General J. Franklin Bell. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, Jan. 6, 1902.
WAR IN PHILIPPINES.
General Bell Conducting a Vigorous Campaign.
OPPOSED TO PEACE ADVOCATES.
Wealthy Lopez Family Arrested and Their Property Confiscated—Gallantry of Captain Schoeffel of the Ninth Infantry—Two Factories and an Arsenal Captured.
Manila, Jan. 6.—General J. Franklin Bell is conducting a vigorous campaign in Batangas province. Every available soldier is in the field. The columns under the command of Colonels Wint and Dougherty are doing excellent work and driving the Filipinos in all directions. A number of the latter are fleeing to Tayabas province, where the native constabulary are rendering valuable assistance in capturing men and rifles.
The advocates of peace at Manila deprecate the stern measures employed by General Bell. In reply General Bell says that these peace advocates have had numerous opportunities to use their influence as they have been given passes through the American lines almost for the asking and that it has been afterwards proved that they often only went through the lines for the purpose of assisting the insurrection. General Bell says that the best peace method now is a rigorous warfare until the insurrection is completely subdued.
The arrest of members of the wealthy Lopez family and the confiscation of their steamers and rice, as well as the arrest of three members of the religious corporations who were known to be instigators of the insurrection, has had an excellent effect upon the natives.
Conditions in the island of Samar are still unsatisfactory owing to the difficulty of finding the insurgents.
Captain Schoeffel of the Ninth infantry (who was wounded in a severe hand-to-hand fight last month at Dapdap, Samar island, between 18 men of Company E of his regiment and a large force of bolomen) has practically recovered from the effects of his wound. In an official report of the encounter in which Captain Schoeffel was hurt, it is said that Schoeffel killed three men before he received his wound and that the remnants of the detachment of 18 men with him were saved by his personal courage and daring.
The civil authorities say that the island of Leyte is now perfectly peaceful. On the other hand, the military authorities consider Leyte to be dangerous on account of its proximity to Samar, if for no other reason.
Last Friday Major Albert L. Myer of the Eleventh infantry captured quite an extensive arsenal and plant for the making of cartridges at Ormoo, on the northwest coast of Leyte. Major Myer also captured another powder factory, large quantities of ammunition, four cannon and several rifles.
Abraham Lincoln's Birthday.
New York, Jan. 6.—The American Missionary association has issued an appeal to the Congregational churches of the country to observe Sunday, Feb. 9, as a memorial of Abraham Lincoln whose birthday is Feb. 12. The churches and especially their Sabbath schools and Endeavor societies are urged to emphasize Christian patriotism. "Abraham Lincoln." Says this appeal. "was born in the mountains of the South where schools and churches have been established by this association. The negroes have grown into a great multitude of more than 8,000,000, among whom this association has planted its institutions and missions. Through its missionaries the colored people are being trained in shop, on the farm, in the school and church and home, for safe citizenship and Christian responsibility. President Lincoln urged the kind and Christian treatment of the Indians. The negro and Indian departments of missionary work carried on by this association are, therefore, naturally suggested by his name."
Natural Gas Causes Fire.
Coudersport, Pa., Jan. 6.—The village of Roulette, Potter county, was visited early Sunday morning by a destructive fire, caused, it is believed, by over-pressure of natural gas. The stores of Brown & Co. and R. L. White, the Hotel Brehmer, Cavanaugh's saloon, the Odd Fellows' Temple and Opera House and several smaller buildings were burned. Only one store is left standing. The town is without fire ext1ngu1ahtng apparatus and the fire burned itself out. The loss will exceed $30,000, which it partly covered by insurance.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Commerce with South Africa.
The Buenos Ayres Herald, discussing the trade relations of the United States and the South American republics, wisely urges the necessity of better shipping facilities and suggests the establishment of a line of fast steamers to ply between New York and the Argentine metropolis which, with its nearly 700,000 inhabitants, is the chief city of the southern continent.
The triangular route by which goods are now shipped from New York and English ports and thence to South American countries is admittedly ridiculous and the greatest drawback to the growth of our commerce in that direction. Passenger traffic between the southern republics and this country or England must also follow this roundabout route. With the establishment of a fast line of steamers connecting North and South America and adequate facilities for freight the natural trend of trade between the American nations would be no longer impeded by artificial and absurd obstacles, and we might reasonably expect a large and profitable increase in the exchange of commodities with our neighbors on this hemisphere.
What other countries are doing in the way of extending their merchant marine service into fields which ought especially to attract us is illustrated by the recent inauguration of a new German line from Bremen to Havana, calling at Spanish ports. While cultivating friendly political relations with the Spanish Americans and devising schemes of arbitration and international comity we ought to bestir ourselves in a practical way to get and hold their trade.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In Special Session to Consider the [Tax] Protest of the Town of Preble, N. Y.
Every member of the [Cortland] board of supervisors was in his seat at 1 o'clock this afternoon, at which time the board convened to take action in the matter of the Preble appeal. After much deliberation Supervisor Bennett introduced a resolution to the effect that the chairman of the board appoint a committee of five members of which the chairman of this board should be a member and the chairman of the committee, to proceed to defend the action. The resolution was adopted by a vote of sixteen for, four against and one excused. Chairman Crosley appointed as the other members of the board Messrs. Bennett, Kinyon, Webb and Peck.
A. O. H. Auxiliary.
A Ladies' Auxiliary of the A. O. H. has been organized in Cortland with the following officers:
President—Mary Dowd.
Vice-President—Anna Dalton.
Corresponding Secretary—Alice Sheridan.
Recording Secretary—Anna Mellon.
Treasurer—Mrs. F. J. Burns.
The auxiliary was instituted under the direction of County President M. F. Cleary, assisted by Division President D. M. Roshe. Over 100 charter members were enrolled.
Primary Teachers' Union.
The Primary Teachers' union will meet in the lecture room of the Presbyterian church, Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 5. These meetings are very helpful, and all interested in primary work are earnestly invited.
Judge George F. Lyon.
SUPREME COURT.
A Long Calendar but it Promises to be Quickly Finished.
A trial and special term of the supreme court convened at the court house this morning, Hon. George F. Lyon of Binghamton, the justice presiding.
The forenoon was largely taken up with the charging of the grand jury and the hearing of motions. Henry Howes of Cuyler was appointed foreman of the grand jury and Harvey Z. Tuttle of Freetown was made clerk.
There were thirty-six cases on the calendar but for one reason and another nearly all of them were put over the term or reported settled when the calendar was called.
The case of the Wallace Wallpaper Co. vs. M. Rolfe was called. This was an action on a note. An inquest was taken and judgment was rendered for $154.81 for plaintiff, the whole amount claimed. Kellogg & Yan Hoesen for plaintiff. Morehouse & Jones for defendant.
Howard S. Wood vs. Geo. H. Brooks. This was an action to recover $ 91.55 alleged damages together with interest to the amount $5.95 for a lot of barrels purchased on account. This case went over the term at the last term of court on condition that defendant pay the costs amounting to $10. Costs were not paid and the court in consequence dismissed the answer and judgment was taken for plaintiff for the amount claimed. John H. Miller for plaintiff. J. & T. E. Courtney for defendant.
The list of cases put over and settled will be given tomorrow.
DEATH OF MRS. EDWARD WEBB.
A Long Time Resident of This City is Now at Rest.
Mrs. Emily Loder Webb, wife of Edward Webb, passed away at 11 o'clock last night at her home, 14 Monroe Heights, after an illness of some weeks. The deceased was born in New York City Dec. 29, 1824, and was married to Mr. Webb Oct 17, 1849. With the exception of two years spent in Cortland their early married life was passed in New York and in Rye, but in 1873 they returned to Cortland which has since continued to be their home.
Two years ago they celebrated their golden wedding. All their five children, with grandchildren, were present, and the occasion was a very joyous one. The death of Mrs. Webb is the first break in the family. The children are Mrs. S. W. Broaddus of Bowling Green, Va., Mrs. J. S. Bull of Cortland, Benj. L. Webb of Cortland, Arthur Webb of New Britain, Ct., and Prof. Walter L. Webb of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Webb has been almost a lifelong member of the Episcopal church and in her more youthful and active days was an energetic and constant worker in it. She was a tender and loving wife and mother and was always the central figure in her home.
The funeral will be held at the home on Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Burial in Cortland.
Death of James S. Ormsby.
Mr. James S. Ormsby, who was taken to the hospital on Christmas day ill with pneumonia, died there this morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. Ormsby was born in Homer sixty-six years ago and all of his life has been spent in Homer and Cortland except for a few years when he resided in Utah, Colorado, and Montana and one year at Syracuse. He was by trade a skilled watch maker and jeweler and has followed that occupation wherever he was located. Mr. Ormsby was of a genial and kindly disposition and had a host of friends everywhere. He was never married, but is survived by two brothers and a sister: Mr. Miles G. Ormsby of Pittsburg, Pa., Mr. E. D. Ormsby of Syracuse and Miss Emily C. Ormsby of Cortland.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 11 o'clock at the boarding place of his sister, the home of Mrs. Jane M. Poster, 34 Tompkins-st. Burial at Homer.
Death of Levi S. Johnson.
Mr. Levi S. Johnson died at his home, 24 North Church-st., at 6 o'clock last evening after a long illness from Bright's disease. Mr. Johnson was born in Otisco Nov. 15, 1826, and was the last survivor of a family of ten children. His brother, Marvin G. Johnson, died in this city of the same disease on Oct. 20 last. The two brothers had been sufferers from the same cause for some months and it was a question which would go first.
Mr. Johnson came to Cortland about forty-five years ago, and with the brother above referred to, was for a number of years engaged in the meat business. Since 1884 his attention has been almost exclusively directed to market gardening and In this pursuit he was a leader in every sense of the word. Mr. Johnson was twice married, the first time to Miss Sarah Mallery of Cortland who died Feb. 19, 1875, and again on March 28, 1877, to Miss Julia Pease who survives him. No children were ever born to him. Mr. Johnson had been for a number of years a member of the Congregational church
The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the house. Burial in Cortland.
JOSIAH H. BROWN.
Josiah H. Brown, one of the most prominent men of the town of Harford, died at his home in Harford, N. Y., last Saturday after an illness of about four weeks, at the age of 71 years and 12 days.
Mr. Brown was born in Harford and passed his entire life at that place, where he was honored by his townsmen for his integrity and honesty of purpose. His father Morris Brown came to Harford from Norwich in 1808. In the year 1855 Mr. Brown married Elmira Hanchett of Richford, N. Y., who survives him. Three children were born to them, Mrs. Lora B. Snyder of Cortland, Mrs. J. S. Hough of Batavia, N. Y., and John M. Brown of Holley, N. Y. He is also survived by a brother, Mr. Morton L. Brown, who lives in Harford and who is past 80 years of age.
Mr. Brown was always a Republican in politics and was elected in 1892 as supervisor of his town, which office he filled to the entire satisfaction of his constituents for nine consecutive years. He was always an energetic and earnest worker in the Methodist church at Harford. In all public matters relative to the good of the community Mr. Brown was always found to be doing that which seemed to him to be the right thing, and in all such matters his influence was strong.
The funeral will be held from his house Tuesday, Jan. 7, burial at Willow Glenn cemetery in Dryden.
BREVITIES.
—Cortlandville lodge, No. 470, F. & A. M., will confer the first degree at their regular communication on Tuesday evening.
—The first meeting in the new year of Grover Relief Corps, No. 96, will be held tomorrow, Jan. 7 at 2:30 P. M. in Grand Army hall.
—New display advertisements today are—McKinney & Doubleday, Fine Art goods, page 6; C. F. Brown, Almond cream, etc., page 4.
—The Beakes Dairy Co. has replaced the dam at East Freetown that went out with the flood. The pond has filled up again and ice has formed and the company's ice house is now filled with first-class ice. It takes East Freetown to get on a genuine hustle when there is an occasion for it.
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