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| William Howard Taft. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1902.
GOVERNOR TESTIFIES.
Explains the Reasons For Laws Against Secret Societies.
Washington, Feb. 19.—Governor Taft stated to the senate committee on the Philippines that he has received a cable message from Governor Wright, who is acting governor of the Philippines in his absence, stating that the province of Nueva Vizcaya, in the northern part of Luzon, had just been organized and given a civil form of government. There are now about 35 organized provinces.
Nueva Vizcaya has been pacified for some time, but about 60,000 of its 75,000 population are Igorrotes.
Governor Taft continued his discussion of the question of tranquility in the archipelago. He said that the recent massacre of troops in Samar had a startling effect upon the army and created suspicion and fear of treachery in other sections. The governor did not think such apprehension justified.
He said that while Manila is quiet and has been practically so ever since the American occupation, it is still used as a center of agencies for the promotion of insurrection. Nothing had been done for the enactment of laws against agitation until the establishment of the civil government. It then became evident that the Filipino junta was preparing to locate in that city, making that point the center for their propaganda. General Wright was therefore directed to prepare a law on this subject and had done so. The denunciation of secret societies had been inserted because they had been made the chief instrument of agitation against the United States.
If the people understood the question there would be no objection to peaceable agitation, but under the circumstances the commission had felt that "the suspension of the right to advocate independence was not such a deprivation of the right of free speech as could not be justified by the presence of war, when for the benefit of the whole people it should be suppressed." At least one of the societies had for its main purpose assassination.
"In other words, it was a quasi-war measure?' suggested Senator Beveridge, and Governor Taft assented.
Replying to a question from Senator Patterson, as to whether it was the intention to go farther in this direction Governor Taft replied:
"We propose to do all that we can do that is known to civilized nations to put clown this war, which is such a great injury to the Philippine people."
Speaking of Aguinaldo having General Luna assassinated, Governor Taft said that: "Under the common law there is scarcely an insurrection general who could not be punished for assisting in securing the murder of other Filipinos. It is the way they have of getting rid of men who do not agree with them."
Governor Taft said he had never seen Aguinaldo and he had never considered it his duty to investigate Luna's death. Speaking of Aguinaldo's personality, Governor Taft said that while his name is probably known better than that of any other man in the Islands, his personality was not familiar to the people.
He knows how to reconcile the differences of leaders and how to avoid arousing jealousy of himself. That he has any idea of civil liberty or of any kind of liberty I have no reason to believe."
Troops in South Africa.
LONDON, Feb. 19.—An official report issued today, shows that of the 338,749 men raised for the South African war until Jan. 1, 1902, 5,201 have been killed, 20,937 wounded, 13,733 have died from wounds and sickness, and 11,720 are now in the hospitals. At present, the report states, the South Africa force is 237,800 men.
HIS VOICE RESTORED.
A REMARKABLE OPERATION PERFORMED ON 5-YEAR OLD BOY.
Growth Upon Windpipe That Almost Shut Off Breath—Tube Inserted by Syracuse Surgeon Below Larynx—Wore for Three Years—Growth Disappeared, Voice Returned and Boy is Cured.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. White, 40 Madison-st., Cortland, are rejoicing over the complete recovery of their 5-year old son Lysander who for three years has been suffering from a growth in the throat near the windpipe.
This recurring papillomatous growth has been successfully treated by Dr. H. T. Halsted of Syracuse, N. Y. When first it made its appearance, it increased in size so rapidly that within a few weeks the child's breath was nearly cut off. The little fellow was at once taken to some of the best known New York specialists, but they could give no relief.
Then he was taken to Dr. Halsted in November, 1899, and an operation was at once performed. A tracheal tube was inserted in the throat just below the larynx. Through this the lad could breathe without any air passing through the nose or mouth.
At the time of the operation the growth held the vocal cords down in a manner that prevented the child from speaking above a whisper. The doctor's theory was that the growth could be killed by allowing the larynx and vocal cords to remain practically quiet, thus diminishing the supply of blood fed the growth. The theory proved to be correct, and the little fellow, who was taken by Mrs. White to Syracuse Monday, is pronounced cured.
Last evening in Syracuse the lad was taken before the Syracuse Academy of Medicine and gave exhibitions of shouting with the tube in his throat. It is almost an unprecedented feat to talk and to articulate well with such a tube in the throat, but this the lad was able to do. He has often talked with Dr. Halsted over the telephone from Cortland to Syracuse, and last night he shouted before the Syracuse doctors and could have been heard a block away. The doctors gave him a most thorough examination last night and pronounced him entirely cured, but as a further safeguard against a reoccurrence of the disease, they advised that the tube be left in the throat for two months more, and this will be done.
The number of cases of this particular disease is said to be only about a dozen, as reported by medical records, and this is the only case known in which the patient could speak aloud with the tube. For ten days before going to Syracuse the tube was corked to find if the boy could breathe freely without it. It was found that he could breathe as naturally without the passage through the throat as with it.
Mrs. White returned from Syracuse this noon with the lad, and after the two months the tube will be removed.
Many friends of Mr. and Mrs. White will rejoice with them at the successful outcome of the treatment of their little son.
Main Street, Cortland, N. Y. circa 1900.
COMMON COUNCIL.
DOES A BIG GRIST OF BUSINESS TUESDAY NIGHT.
Communication from Board of Underwriters—Complaints Concerning Ash Boxes—Paving Assessments—Last of Normal School Bonds Ordered Paid—Other Business.
A regular meeting of the common council of the city of Cortland, N. Y., was held at the city clerk's office, Feb. 18, 1902, at 8 o'clock P. M., at which were present Aldermen E. M. Yager, E. R. Wright, George F. Richards, T. C. Scudder, R. S. Pettigrew and Vern W. Skeele.
Mayor Brown was absent, Acting Mayor Yager presided.
A special assessment roll prepared by the board of public works for constructing and repairing sidewalks was submitted, it being the time for common council to hear and act upon the application of persons deeming themselves aggrieved by said special assessment.
Lewis S. Hayes appeared with his attorney B. T. Wright, and upon his request and upon motion, action upon such special roll was deferred until the next meeting of the common council and such hearing adjourned to such time.
Mr. Wright stated that the matter had not been brought to his attention until yesterday afternoon and he wished time to prepare statements with affidavits to support them. City Attorney Fred Hatch, who was present, saw no reason against putting the matter over. There are three items in the special assessment roll. Lewis S. Hayes, new walk, $42.50; Mary Kirby, new walk, $89.50 and A. M. and Geroge W. Baker, repairs, $6.32. Neither of the last two parties were present.
A communication from the chairman of the board of underwriters, calling attention to violation of the ordinance regarding dumping of ashes in wooden receptacles, was presented. This letter is as follows:
BUFFALO, N. Y., Feb. 15, 1902.
City Clerk, Cortland, N. Y.:
Anent your establishing a fire marshal, I am informed by the surveyor who recently inspected Cortland that the following criticisms are made: Will you kindly call these to the attention of the fire marshal and see what, if anything, has been done toward rectifying the defects. I ask this as we anticipate establishing new rates in Cortland at no very distant date. At the same time the question arose as to whether your fire marshal considers that he has the authority to go into buildings to correct defects where they are notably in poor condition.
Nos. 13 and 15 Clinton-st., ashes near building in rear, and dirty condition in elevator shaft.
No. 32 East Court-st., ashes in frame building near bars.
Nos. 1, 3, and 5 Main-st., ashes in rear near buildings.
No. 9 Main-st., ashes near building in rear and elevator shaft with large amount of refuse in it.
Look out for ashes in rear of all buildings on east side of Main-st., 43 and 49 against the buildings, 67 and 71 in cellar, 85 and 87 in cellar, 103 and 105 in boxes against building.
Nos. 2 and 8 Main-st., no ash cans. All places on the west side of Main-st. should be inspected as to ashes. Nos. 30 and 34 ashes not well cared for, 38, city buildings, ashes in cellar bottom, rear of 46 and 52 very unsafe, ashes in wood bins, 96, ashes not well cared for.
Nos. 9 and 11, Churchill building, ashes in frame bin attached, very unsafe.
Nos. 10 and 12 Port Watson-st., ashes against building.
Nos. 39 and 41 Railroad-st., ashes in cellar not safe.
West Court-st., B. F. Taylor, ashes in rear of laundry against building.
Pumping station should be supplied with hose and better protected at roof near stack.
Thanking you in advance for your attention in the matter, I am, Yours truly, G. H. TRYON, Chairman.
The aldermen were of the opinion that it is the fire board's place to appoint a fire marshal. The city charter does not provide for such an office, and such an officer would only be an employee of the department. All were agreed that the ordinance should be strictly enforced, and this resolution was adopted:
On motion of Mr. Scudder, seconded and carried:
Resolved, That the common council recommends to the board of fire commissioners the rigorous enforcement of the ordinance regarding the dumping of ashes.
On motion of Mr. Skeele, seconded and carried:
Resolved, That an order be drawn upon the city chamberlain against the public debt fund, in favor of the railroad commissioners of the town of Cortlandville for the sum of $9, 646.25, the same being the amount certified by the board of supervisors of Cortland county, as the city's share of the railroad bonded indebtedness of the former town of Cortlandville.
On motion of Mr. Scudder, seconded and carried:
Resolved, That order be drawn by the city clerk upon the city chamberlain in favor of holders and owners of bonds owing by the city of Cortland for the amounts of principal and interest upon such bonds as the same become due during the fiscal year 1902.
On motion of Mr. Richards, seconded and carried:
Resolved, That an order be drawn upon the city chamberlain and charged to the public debt fund for the sum of 5,083.33, being the amount of principal and interest due March 1, 1902, on Normal school bonds numbers 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 respectively.
This order will wipe out the last of the long series of Normal school bounds which were made in1868 in the sum of $98,000. The bonds were drawn for $1,000 each, and after thirty-four years the last of the series is nearly disposed of.
On motion of Mr. Scudder, seconded and carried:
Resolved, That when the amounts retained by the city from amounts due the Cortland & Homer Traction Co. for street lighting under and by virtue of contracts of the village of Cortland with the Cortland & Homer Electric Co. and the Cortland & Homer Traction Co. (now the Cortland County Traction Co.,) such contracts dated May 1, 1899, and June 10, 1900, shall amount to a sum sufficient to pay and cancel the principal and interest alone upon any of the judgment bonds issued by the city in connection with the paving of Main-st., that the city clerk be authorized to draw an order upon the lighting contract account for the payment of such principal and interest.
Upon motion, meeting adjourned.
EDMOND C. ALGER, City Clerk.
MRS. JAMES H. SEEBER.
Former Resident of Freetown Passes Away at Her Home in Cortland.
Mrs. Mary E. Seeber, wife of James H. Seeber, died at her home, 34 Homer-ave., at 10:30 o'clock last night from dropsy of the stomach, aged 67 years. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Seeber was born in Freetown and was a daughter of William and Ruie Carr. On Feb. 2, 1886, she married Mr. Seeber, who then lived in Freetown. For seven years they lived in Freetown and for the past nine years they have lived at the present residence on Homer-ave.
Mrs. Seeber early joined the Methodist Episcopal church. Before she was married she lived in Cortland and was then a member of the First M. E. church, but since returning to Cortland from Freetown she has been a member of the Homer-ave. M. E. church.
Beside her husband Mrs. Seeber is survived by three brothers, Solomon Carr of Blodgett Mills, Wilbur Carr of Freetown and Elijah Carr of Ohio.
Death of Mrs. Hall.
Mrs. Martha Hall, wife of Sylvester Hall, died at her home at Blodgett Mills at about 8 o'clock last evening, aged 64 years. The funeral will be held from the house at 11 o'clock and from the Baptist church at 11:300 next Friday. Burial will be made at McGraw.
HON. GEO. W. PHILLIPS.
DEATH OF ONE OF HOMER'S BEST KNOWN CITIZENS.
Ill a Week from Pneumonia—Thirty-five Years a Merchant in That Town Then for Sixteen Years President of the National Bank—Giver of a Public Library for the Town.
Hon. George W. Phillips, one of Cortland county's most able and at the same time most successful citizens, passed away at about 9 o'clock this morning at his home in Homer after a week's illness from pneumonia. Mr. Phillips led a life that was filled to the extreme with important affairs. He was in turn a teacher, a farmer, a business man and a financier. During the period of the war, when loyal states were straining every nerve, and muscle to put down the Rebełlion, Mr. Phillips held the office of supervisor of his township, a position which called for the greatest amount of capability and business foresight as well as integrity.
Mr. Phillips was born Dec. 18, 1823, on a farm in Onondaga county, N. Y. He was a son of Waterman Phillips, who was a native of Preston, Conn., and who with his wife, Rachel (Kinney) Phillips, born in Windham, Conn., came into Cortland county previous to the year 1800. Waterman Phillips first settled near the place now named Blodgett Mills. From there he later moved to the town of Solon, and then to Onondaga, in the county of the same name. He remained there for twenty-five years, returning in 1836 to Cortland county, and settling in the town of Scott. For sixteen years he continued in this township, removing to Homer in 1852, where he lived until his death in 1861 at the age of 83. His faithful wife had passed away at an earlier date, being 52 years old at the time of her death. They reared a family of ten children, of whom George W., was the youngest. Mr. Phillips, Sr., was a Whig and a Republican, and reared his family in accordance with the rules of the Methodist Episcopal church.
The son, George W., attended the public schools, and took a finishing course at the Cortland academy. For seven seasons he successfully and creditably filled the position of a school teacher, and at the age of 21 was elected superintendent of schools for the town of Scott, serving in that capacity for two years. This selection was an unusual honor for a man so young in years, but his most excellent work as a teacher had demonstrated his fitness for the place, and the way in which he conducted himself in office and the splendid results he brought about more than confirmed the judgment of his townsmen. A little later Mr. Phillips engaged in farming, which he followed until 1850. He then came to Homer, and entered upon a mercantile life, in which he continued for thirty-five years. Careful economy, shrewd management and fair dealing made this business grow and prosper, so that it carried its director and master far along on the road to success. Mr. Phillips' wife was, before her marriage to him, Miss Abby Rhodes, daughter of Otis Rhodes. He wedded her in July, 1850, in Scott township, and one child, Ellen M., came to bless their union. The beloved wife entered into rest April 6, 1896, aged 72 years.
During the earlier part of his life, Mr. Phillips was a Whig. At the inception of the Republican party, he became an ardent advocate of its principles, and signed the first call for its organization in Cortland county. In 1861 he was elected to the office of supervisor of the town of Homer, Cortland county, and was retained in that office for five successive years during the whole civil war. In his first re-election in 1862, his name was on both the Republican and Democratic tickets, so that he was accorded the unique honor of a unanimous election. The extra importance of that office during the years of strife came from the fact that on the shoulders of the supervisors fell the real duty of providing Cortland county's quota of men and munitions of war, together with the handling of immense sums of money. Mr. Phillips' task was onerous, as it required hard, work on several committees of the county board of supervisors, for he was chairman of the board committee of military affairs, and was the only member who held the office during the entire existence of that committee. In 1867, after being out of the board a single year, he was again elected and served four more successful years.
In 1873 and 1874, Mr. Phillips was further honored and endorsed. He was elected a member of the state legislature, and then given a re-election, the first instance of a re-election in his district for forty years. In Albany, while not an officious or obtrusive legislator, Mr. Phillips faithfully and intelligently performed his duties, and left such a record that made his constituents feel that they had indeed sent the right man to represent them. He was ever ready to vindicate what he believed was right, and was a strongly felt force against what seemed wrong. He was an exceedingly industrious member, and his influence was always on the side of an economical and honest expenditure of the people's money. In the committees during the last sessions, he was chairman of the committee on engrossed bills, and was a member of the committee on education, and the committee on two-third's and three-fourth's bills.
Mr. Phillips was a prime mover in the organization of the Homer National bank in 1884. He was elected the first president and held that office until April 9, 1900, after its union with the First National bank. He had also been instrumental in the first instance in organizing the First National bank of Homer. He has always taken a deep interest in educational matters, and for several years was a trustee of the Cortland academy, an institution which was considered at one time as one of the first in the Empire state. He was a trustee of Homer academy and union school for nine years, and was a member of the building committee that erected the academy building that was destroyed by fire in January, 1893. He has held several offices and minor trusts, including one of trustee of the village corporation of Homer. In all affairs, be they of a business, a social or a political nature, he was alert and wide-awake. He made his life of use to himself and to all who came within the range of his influence.
About a year ago Mr. Phillips conceived the idea of building and equipping a public library tor the village of Homer at an expense of $10,000. The old Bowen place on the east aide of Main-st., opposite the green, was bought; the old house moved away, the cellar dug and foundation walls laid up to the surface of the ground when the winter came on and the work was interrupted. Although no gift has yet been made to the village and no one named to have charge of the library or its endowment, it is believed that the daughter who is the only surviving heir will push the work forward to completion and will follow out in every detail her father's plans.
Up to the time of Mr. Phillips last illness he was a stirring and rigorous gentleman and such an one as all were glad to esteem an honor.
The funeral will be held at the house on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
BREVITIES.
—Mr. George Oscar Bowen will give a musical at the Homer-ave. church in the near future.
New display advertisements today are—A. S. Burgess, Trouser sale, page 8; N. W. Giles, Hamburg sale, page 7; W. J. Perkins, Hair brushes, page 6.
—The Men's club of Grace Episcopal church will meet this evening at the home of Dr. F. S. Jennings, 60 Tompkins-st. The speaker will be the Rev. Frank T. Cady of Sayre, Pa.
—A prominent citizen remarked today that he had lived in Cortland for twenty years and never saw streets and sidewalks in such a condition before. The latter are hardly shoveled at all of the streets in the central part of the city and, it is hard work wading to get anywhere.
—Eleven teams with sleighs heavily loaded with milk cans slowly made their way into Cortland this morning from East Homer and Truxton, there being no trains on the Łehigh Valley R. R. It was hard work plodding through the drifts and the danger of upsetting was great.
—At a meeting of the session of the Presbyterian church last night it was decided to hold the church prayer meeting next week on Wednesday evening, Feb. 26, instead of on Thursday so as to permit members of the church to attend on Thursday evening the dedication of the new Presbyterian church at McGraw.
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