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| Elihu Root. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, June 17, 1902.
ROOT IS RESPONSIBLE.
Secretary Authorized Payments of Money to General Gomez.
SAYS THEY WERE JUSTIFIABLE.
Position of the Department as Given Out by a High Official—Says It Was Necessary to Avoid Paralleling the Situation in the Philippine Islands. Known to Congress Long Ago.
Washington, June 17.—Secretary Root has assumed full responsibility for the payment of money to General Gomez by General Wood, during the American occupation of Cuba and if congress asks for an explanation of the matter, he stands prepared to furnish what he regards as the most convincing proofs that the payments were dictated by the wisest statesmanship.
At the war department a high official stated the position of the department in the matter of payments to General Gomez as follows:
"The conditions in Cuba two years ago were precarious. Not a Cuban believed that the United States government ever would withdraw from Cuba and the half famished veterans of the Cuban army were in a dangerous mood, and clamoring for their pay. General Gomez was the head and front of their army, and had served the revolutionary cause as its principal leader without having received a cent of pay. General Wood thought and Secretary Root thought afterward that General Gomez was entitled to consideration; to a home which was supplied him and in which he entertained his comrades, and to an income which last might be set down as a small offset to the money due Gomez from the Cuban republic.
That the Cubans themselves regarded the matter in the same light was shown by the passage by the present Cuban congress, among the very first of its acts, of a bill providing a liberal pension for General Gomez.
"It is believed that but for this assumption of the costs of Gomez' living expenses, the conditions in Cuba might have paralleled those in the Philippines and the United States government after fighting Spain to secure freedom for the Cubans might have been obliged to turn on them the force of her armies.
''The necessity being present then, in Secretary Root's view, the only other point was the legality and propriety of the payments. He soon satisfied himself that there was not the slightest doubt on that score. The military governor was obliged to assume the responsibility for his disbursements and to exercise his discretion. General Brooke did this and after him General Wood, and Secretary Root now fully approves of everything they did, including the payments to Gomez."
It is pointed out at the war department as a curious fact that congress has been in full possession of the information that Gomez had been receiving these payments for no less than two years past; that the war department far back submitted to congress the full statement of all expenditures in Cuba and included in the list was a statement of payments to General Gomez.
THEIR BODIES FOUND.
Members of the Fifth Cavalry Who Were Captured.
FOUR COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED.
Most of the Bodies Had Been Torn Limb From Limb—Buried Together. Number of Arrests Made, Including Two Members of the Police Force of Teresa.
Manila, June 17.—The bodies of the sergeant, two corporals and four privates of the Fifth cavalry who were captured May 30 by ladrones at Binangonan, Rizal province, this island, have been recovered. Most of the bodies had been hewn limb from limb and it was found impossible to recognize four of the dead men.
A number of arrests in the matter have been made and nine men have been absolutely identified as belonging to the band of ladrones which captured the Americans.
The identified men include two members of the police force of Teresa, Morong province.
The American soldiers were buried yesterday together. It was impossible to make separate interments.
TO SEND WARSHIPS
To Venezuela to Protect American Lives and Property.
Washington, June 17.—At a cabinet meeting today it was decided to send one or two United States war vessels to Venezuela for the purpose of protecting American lives and property which are believed to be endangered on account of the revolution in progress in that country. President Roosevelt is considerably worried over the fact that no answers have been received to several messages sent during the past few days to Minister Bowen at Caracas.
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| Admiral George Dewey. |
PAGE FOUR—BRIEF EDITORIAL.
The idea of Secretary Moody to send Admiral Dewey to sea next winter, down in the West Indies, at the head of the biggest and most powerful fighting fleet ever assembled under the American flag, is sure to capture the popular fancy. The maneuvers of such a fleet, with its several divisions, could be made profitable to the navy and interesting to the country. Besides, there would be Dewey once more in his element, where he never blundered.
ODD FELLOWS.
Vesta Lodge Entertains all the Lodges of the County.
STATE OFFICERS WERE PRESENT.
About Three Hundred Present—Business Session in Vesta Rooms— Banquet in John L. Lewis Rooms—Feast of Reason Followed with Rev. U. S. Milburn Toastmaster.
It was Odd Fellows' night in deep earnest in the city last evening, and more than 300 wearers of the three links enjoyed the festivities of the occasion. The event was in honor of the visitation to the Cortland district of Grand Master of the State of New York J. P. McKellas of Malone, who was the guest of Vesta lodge, No. 255, I. O. O. F. But the occasion was memorable not alone for Vesta men, as large visiting delegations from other lodges were present and were the guests of that lodge. Every lodge in the county was represented at the fine ceremonies given in the elegantly appointed rooms of Vesta lodge and at the sumptuous banquet served by Vesta in the rooms of the John L. Lewis lodge.
Grand Master McKellas was not the only guest of honor. The lodge men felt themselves particularly fortunate in having with them another state officer, Grand Marshal Fred Fenner, a Cortland county man in every respect, although a resident of New York. His home was formerly in Homer and he still holds a membership in John L. Lewis lodge. His presence last evening added very greatly to the enjoyment of the gathering.
The Business Session.
At 8 o'clock the grand officers and the visiting members from John L. Lewis lodge, McGrawville lodge, Scott lodge, Preble lodge, Cuyler lodge and Marathon lodge met in Vesta lodge rooms where a reception was tendered the guests. After this the first degree was exemplified in dramatic form, and this work brought forth commendation not only from the lodge members of the county, but from the state officers as well. The degree team is deserving of the flattering remarks that were made in relation to the work.
After this the state officers were called upon for remarks and their words were full of inspiration to every man present.
The Banquet.
But the intellectual feast did not close the program of the evening. The inner man, Vesta believes, should not be neglected. Nor was it. With the lodge officers, committee and state officers in the lead a double column of men was started from Vesta to John L. Lewis, where the banquet tables were spread. The line was made up of more than 300 lodge men. At the rooms of the John L. Lewis lodge a splendid spectacle was afforded. Covers were laid for 276, and the tables, under the direction of Caterer F. P. Barney of the Grand Central restaurant, were neatly and of necessity compactly arranged. The banquet was completely in charge of Mr. Barney and was excellent in every detail. The menu follows:
Biscuit and Butter.
Cold Roast Beef. Cold Boiled Ham.
Tomato Catsup.
Cold Beans. Potato Salad.
Olives, Radishes, Cucumber Pickles.
Lemon Jelly.
Neapolitan Ice Cream.
Oranges. Bananas.
Assorted Cakes. Coffee.
Cigars.
While the banquet was being served an orchestra consisting of J. W. Daniels, Fred Hollenbeck and Harry Harrington furnished fine music.
The Flow of Soul.
When full justice had been given to the spread, Rev. U. S. Milburn of Vesta lodge was introduced by Noble Grand N. O'Brien as toastmaster of the evening. It is needless to state that the fun began as soon as the preacher, who is well known for his ready wit, arose to introduce the first toaster.
Mayor Charles F. Brown of John L. Lewis lodge was the victim and he was nearly taken off his feet by the announcement that he was to respond to the toast, "How I Worked the Fraternity in Politics." The mayor arose to the occasion, however, and gave the affair a fine start. Others who responded were: Dr. H. J. Ball, Scott, "Odd Fellowship, a Field from Which to Procure Practice;" E. L. Dwight, Cincinnatus, who has been recommended as the next deputy grand master of this district, "My Conception of the Duties of the Deputy Grand Master;" J. H. Cummings, Preble, the present deputy, "Some of My Experiences as Deputy Grand Master;" City Judge R. L. Davis, Vesta lodge, "How the Fraternity Works the Judge Whenever Any of Its Members Get Into Trouble;" Grand Master McKellas, "The Ladies;" Grand Marshal, "The Fraternity." At about 1 o'clock the company was dismissed after one of the most delightful evenings ever spent in Cortland by the Odd Fellows.
The committee on arrangements, to whom great credit is due for the uninterrupted progress of the function, was made up of Messrs. E. N. Sherwood, E. D. Rogers, C. B. Roethig, Myron Oothoudt, and A. G. Klotten. Past Grand F. G. Kinney was selected as a committee of one to entertain the state officers while they were in Cortland.
CHANGES AND ADDITIONS
Materially Improve the Appearance of Sager & Jennings' Store.
Sager & Jennings have recently made changes in and added new fixtures to their drug store and thereby improved the appearance and convenience of the place. The prescription counter has been taken from the south side of the store and placed across the rear. Two new display cases have been placed on the north side. These cases are made by A. N. Russell & Son of Ilion and are up-to-date in every respect. A fine new cigar case, made by the same firm, has been placed in the front part of the store, just back of the Clinton-ave. door. This case is a self moistener and is a splendid addition to the place. A new line of Egyptian shelf bottles have been placed on the shelves, and in all the store presents a very attractive appearance.
Death of Mrs. Robins.
Mrs. Lydia Robins, aged 66 years, died Monday evening at 8:45 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. B. Wadhams, 15 Madison-st. Mrs. Robins had been in poor health for nearly a year but about two weeks ago came from her home near Summerhill to visit her children. Death was caused by Bright's disease. Besides her husband, D. J. Robins, she is survived by her four daughters, Mrs. Berger of Summerhill, Mrs. Samuel Kenfield, Mrs. Henry Ellsworth and Mrs. C. B. Wadhams, all of Cortland. The funeral will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. B. Wadhams, 15 Madison-st., Thursday at 2 p. m.
Bass Fishing at Little York.
Monday was the beginning of the open season for bass, and several of the local fishermen were out trying their luck. The only catch reported thus far is by Messrs. William Rood and Charles DeRemer, who reached Little York lake at 3:30 o'clock Monday morning and who landed some beauties. Twenty-five pounds of bass were caught by the two, and two that were caught by Mr. Rood weighed six and five pounds, respectively. Ten that they caught were less than 10 inches in length and were thrown back into the water. Who can beat this catch?
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| Ferdinand E. Smith. |
"A FORWARD LOOK."
Sermon Before Graduates of the Central School
BY THE REV. ROBERT CLEMENTS
At the Presbyterian Church Sunday Evening—Good Advice for the Young People—Public School Teachers and Superintendent and Board of Education Present.
Sunday evening in the Presbyterian church, Rev. Robert Clements, pastor of that church, preached the baccalaureate sermon before the graduating class of the Central school. The services were very impressive and most appropriate to the occasion.
The class of nineteen members marched in and occupied reserved seats. The members of the class were all present and are as follows: Misses Cora B. Edgcomb, Nettie M. Kelley, Cora M. Alling, Sarah Sherwood, Marlea A. Wells, Addie Rynders, Bessie Watson, Florence Brown, Mary Fennell, Marjorie Collier; Messrs. Frank H. Leech, Frank J. Mullin, Earl Maas, John Sheerar, Daniel Sanders, Harold Crombie, Edward Stevens, Arthur J. Twentyman, Harold Nichols.
Following the graduates were the teachers of the city schools, headed by Superintendent F. E. Smith. The teachers who were all in attendance with the exception of Miss Elizabeth Turner were: L. May McCulloch, Fannie M. Galusha, Mae A. Fuller, Ada J. Wallace, Mary E. Williams, Grace H. Hare, Anna Flanagan, Clara A. Perry, Lena R. Conable, Ella C. Garrity, Anna G. Butler, Ella M. Van Hoesen, Helen L. Mulligan, Jessamine A. Ellsworth, Mary C. Van Gordon, Grace Mead, Clara H. Benedict, E. Louise Adams, Anna M. Sharp, Harriet L. Kelley, Edith Turner, Bessie L. Park, Lulu M. Forest, Mary Louis Fairchild, Olive H. Parker, Mary E. Woodbury, Anna C. George, Ella Vosburg.
The next in the line of march were seven of the nine members of the school board, Messrs. F. D. Smith, A. W. Edgcomb, W. H. Newton, A. F. Stilson, E. H. Stockwell, F. P. Hakes and C. L. Kinney. The teachers and the members of the board took reserved seats back of the graduates.
The sermon was an inspiring one and the large congregation was deeply interested in it. The pastor took his text from Proverbs iv, 25-27, — "Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand, nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil." The subject of the address was, ''The Forward Look." Mr. Clements pointed out to the class that this triumph, which they had been working years to accomplish, should be only the beginning of still greater triumphs. In the battle of life not more power is needed, but a more perfect use of what power we have. He warned against selfishness and recommended thoughtfulness in choice and fixedness in purpose.
HISTORIC HOMES.
A Paper by Miss Elizabeth Corey Read Before the D. A. R.
REFERENCES TO OLD FAMILIES.
Early Settlers of Homer, Cortland, Virgil, Solon, Freetown, Cincinnatus and Marathon—The White and Randall Families, Thurlow Weed, General Hatheway and Others.
The following paper by Miss Elizabeth Corey of McGraw was read at the last meeting of Tioughnioga Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. It was made doubly interesting by a book of rare old autographs loaned by Miss Hatheway of Solon. This contained not only the autographs of many of the people referred to in the article, but of others famous in state and nation as well. Miss Corey said:
If we could picture the Tioughnioga Valley and surrounding country as it was when our forefathers first looked upon it and see Homer hills covered with dense forests and Cortland flats with stately elms and watch the change as log cabins rose here and there along the dark and sluggish streams, we could recognize very little of the place as we know it.
When the first settlers came from New Haven, Conn., and built a pole cabin just north of Homer began the period in the history of Cortland Co., which we are now studying. Amos Todd and Joseph Beebe came to Homer in 1791. Munger says "They went West instead of entering Yale college. They were brothers-in-law and the house now known as the Joseph Burt place near the upper bridge in Homer is said to mark the site of their first residence. The sudden bend in the stream at this point had piled up gravel and raised the ground above the swamps leaving a suitable place for a cabin. In less than a year's time John Miller who furnished the story of the willow riding whip came up from Binghamton. He built a house near where the old willow trees now stand on the Łoring farm, which were propagated from the whip. Nearby may be seen the graves of four generations of the Miller family. Very soon other families came and located along East and West rivers, some at the forks of the rivers, others over by the cotton factory and on factory hill. During the first six years Homer grew until it numbered ninety-two inhabitants.
Joseph Chaplin, the first permanent settler of Virgil, came the same year that Mr. Miller came to Homer and located on lot No. 50.
The first permanent settlements in Solon were made two years later by Roderick Beebe who settled on Mt. Roderick and Johnson Bingham who bought a tract of land containing what is now known as the old Bingham homestead, still owned by a descendent bearing the same name of the original purchaser.
The first settlement of Cincinnatus, the other town in Cortland county, (there were only four at this time) was begun the following year, 1795, under the leadership of John Kingman, the Rockwells and several others, and a number of the earliest homes in the town can now be located.
It would be interesting to know more about those rude cabins built of logs which sheltered the New England settler while he was [felling] the forest and getting his land under cultivation. They served as temporary homes and have long since passed away. Even the places where they stood are fast being forgotten.
Early Residents of Homer.
Homer which included Cortlandville was soon quite thickly settled. A large number of people came from Brimfield, Mass., so many that the town used to often be called New Brimfield.
On the site known as the Barber place, at present owned by Coleman Hitchcock, stood formerly the residence of Asa White. It is a medium sized frame house and can now be seen on another lot a short distance up Clinton-st., on the right hand side. Asa White with his wife, Clarissa Keep, came to Homer in 1797. He soon became the leading business man in town, having purchased and completed the only grist mill then in the county, on the very site where the present one now stands a few rods east of the corner. Mr. and Mrs. White moved to Cortland in their later years and their remains are now buried in the cemetery. Two of their sons, Horace and Hamilton, spent some years in Homer and afterwards became prominent and wealthy citizens of Syracuse. Andrew D. White, a grandson, has since made his family name famous in this country and beyond its borders as a scholar and literary man, diplomat and statesman of the first order. He was the intellectual organizer and first president of Cornell university at Ithaca. He has for many years been the United States ambassador to Berlin.
About 3 miles north on what is known as the old plank road we may see the Carpenter place where Frank Carpenter, the celebrated artist, was reared and adjoining it is the farm which Theo. T. Munger's father bought when his boys wore small because he thought a farm the best place to bring them up. Nearby is the Oren Cravath farm, the early home of the late and honored president of Fisk university.
Pioneers of Cortland.
On the corner of Main-st. in Cortland opposite the Cortland House, was the home for a number of years of Samuel Nelson, known as Judge Nelson. He was appointed by President Tyler associate justice of the supreme court of the United States—a man of genius and marked ability, respected and honored in his profession and by a large circle of friends.
The brothers, William and Roswelł Randall, came to Cortland in 1812. The family was originally from Stonington, Conn. Their elegant residences on Main-st., Cortland, were erected in 1820 and 1828 and have undergone very little change. Henry S., a son of Roswell Randall, became quite distinguished as an author and journalist. His life of Thomas Jefferson is unquestionably the best work ever written on the subject. He was elected secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction of New York. If we visit his old home we will find it full of interest from the attic to the cellar and from the study on the north side of the hall to the excellent specimens of "crinoids" imbedded in the Onondaga limestone which forms the door steps at the south entrance of the house.
Thurlow Weed.
In what used to be the western part of Cincinnatus, now Marathon, about 1 mile from the Tioughnioga river, was the home for a number of years of Thurlow Weed. It was from here that he enlisted for the war of 1812 at the age of 16 years, following which in 1818 he established the Agricultural newspaper in Norwich, N. Y. He afterwards became distinguished as a journalist and also in politics. As a party leader be exerted immense influence. There is a story which has never been published which shows how high he stood in political power. When Wm. H. Seward was governor of New York state he was once driving in great haste a few miles out from Albany trying to reach the capital at a given time. In those days the roads about Albany were sandy and hard to travel and Mr. Seward's carriage broke down. He hurried along on foot hoping to be overtaken by someone who would carry him to his destination. The first conveyance which came in his way was a stage coach on its way to the city. He hailed the driver and explained to him his situation, but the man thinking him an imposter refused to take him on and laughed at his repeated requests and finally in a very insulting way drove on without him. Soon after he was overtaken by a farmer who regarded his story in the same light as did the man before him and to show Mr. Seward that he was a man too well posted on state matters to be imposed upon by a supposed tramp he said Wm. H. Seward isn't governor of the state at all, Thurlow Weed is. This simply shows the extended influence which Thurlow Weed exerted at that time.
General Hatheway.
Samuel Gilbert Hatheway, a native of Freetown, Bristol Co., Mass., came to this county in 1805 and located on a farm in what is now Freetown which place received its name from him. Ą few years later he removed to Solon and settled on the eastern part of lot 71. The location of this house which was destroyed by fire may still be seen about a mile east of the present Hatheway home. This place we all know with its beautiful grounds and roomy house filled with rare and interesting works of art. Many of them have few equals in this country. Aside from Andrew D. White and Thurlow Weed this county has probably never produced a more distinguished man than Gen. Hatheway. His residence here covered a period of nearly 62 years and the wooded hills of Solon are still reminders of him and show too by contrast the beauty lost to the scenery of some other towns whose hills have been stripped of their forests.
We would like to speak further of Rev. E. G. Holland, a native of Solon, whose portrait appears in Goodwin's History of Cortland county and of Pierre Van Cortlandt, who gave his name to the county. We know that he once owned a large tract of land here, He gave a bell for the first courthouse which stood on West [Court Street] hill, and he died in Cortland village. Where he lived we have not yet ascertained, and there are scores of other places which were once the homes of people who have left a permanent impress on life and character throughout this whole region whose names will be remembered as long as is Cortland Co.
BREVITIES.
—The Fortnightly club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with Mrs. Fred I. Graham, 10 Lincoln-ave.
—The annual meeting of the Cortland County Medical society will be held at the supervisors' rooms on Thursday afternoon of this week. Dr. Joseph Collins of New York City will be present and read a paper.
—Cortlandville lodge, 470, F. & A. M., will confer the third degree at its regular communication this evening at 7:30. Homer lodge, No. 352, will make a fraternal visit and light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the work.
—New display advertisements today are—C. F. Brown, Black death, page 6; F. Daehler, Summer clothing, page 8; J. W. Cudworth, Optical talks, page 5; M. A. Case, Drygoods, page 6; C. F. Thompson, Home grown strawberries, page 5; Cortland Fish & Oyster Co., Fresh fish, page 5.
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