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Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, September 2, 1903.
REVOLT IS EXTENDING.
Proclaimed by Revolutionists in Northern Macedonia.
TO SIGNALIZE SULTAN'S FETE.
News of Severe Fighting Still Coming in—Turks Massacred Entire Population of Two Villages—Insurgents Occupy Mountain Passes on Main Line From Salonika to Uskub.
Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. 2.—The Macedonian revolutionaries awaited the anniversary of the sultan's accession to proclaim the long anticipated general insurrection in northern Macedonia the proclamation of which was issued yesterday, signed by all the members of the insurgent general staff.
The new outbreak is headed by the famous Macedonian leaders, General Zontcheff, president of the Macedonian committee, and Colonel Jankoff, who was wounded in the rising of 1902.
The new territory covers the district in the valley of the Struma at the base of the Rhodope mountain chain and to the north of the River Varder. Colonel Jankoff is directing the movements of the bands in the southern part.
News of severe fighting is still coming in. At the village of Armensi after a day's fighting the Turkish troops in the night massacred the entire population of 180 men and 200 women. The Turks also have massacred the inhabitants of the village of Velesi.
It is reported that Hilmi Pacha, the inspector general for Macedonia, fears to leave his headquarters in the konak at Monastir. The insurgent leader Grueff in a letter to Hilmi Pacha demanded that he prevent the barbarous acts of the Turkish soldiers and Bashi Bazouks, otherwise the revolutionaries would massacre all the Turkish inhabitants. The insurgents have occupied the mountain pass of Gergele on the main line from Salonika to Uskub [Skopje] and Turkish troops have been sent to dislodge them.
The town of Malkoternovo is reported to be in a state of anarchy, the Turks plundering the houses and committing unspeakable atrocities on the women.
Heavy Bulgarian Losses.
Salonika. Sept. 2.—According to the latest Turkish official estimate about 1,500 Bulgarians were killed in the recent fighting at Smilero, Neveska and Klissura. The Turkish losses are not stated. This estimate does not include further losses in the Smilero district where fighting was renewed Aug. 30 and continued until Monday. It is reported that 650 Bulgarians were killed in this two days battle. Sarafoff, the revolutionary leader, left Salonika Monday.
NEGRO TEACHER SHOT.
While on His Way Home He Was Fired Upon From a Cotton Field.
Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 2.—A special from. New Roads, La., gives further particulars regarding the assassination of L. A. Planving, the negro educator, near Oscar, La., Sunday night by unknown persons.
Planving was principal of the Pointe Coupee Industrial college, an institution for the education of negroes. While on his way home Sunday night on the main road near False river he was fired upon from a cotton field.
The first shot struck the horse which the negro was riding and the second struck Planving in the back of the head, causing instant death.
It is asserted that Planving had been making incendiary speeches to the negroes of the community advising them not to work for or to have anything to do with white people, and it is believed that these alleged utterances had much to do with the assassination.
Booker T. Washington was to have visited this vicinity next month as the guest of Planving and deliver a series of lectures.
CINCINNATUS.
Doings in the Busy Village on the Eastern Border of Cortland County.
Cincinnatus, N. Y., Sept. 1. Little Helen Osgood was given a birthday party Saturday afternoon at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Osgood. The event of the day was of course the supper, when a feast of goodies was set before the guests, chiefest of which was a beautiful cake crowned with five lighted candles of different colors. After this had been enjoyed to the full, music filled the time until the hour came for parting. All wished the little hostess many happy returns of the day. The family guests were Dr. and Mrs. Kinyon, Mrs. Jane Bliven, Randell Rathburn and daughter Alice, Mr. and Mrs. J . G. Osgood.
Tice Reunion.
On Saturday of this week occurs the annual reunion of the Tice family, held this year at Foster park where a merry crowd will gather to spend another happy day with "Aunt Laura" as Mrs. Adam Tice is lovingly called and in whose honor these meetings are held. All relatives are expected to be present.
Great Fair Next Week.
On Tuesday next, Sept. 8, our fair will open and old Cincinnatus in her ninety-ninth year will see an immense throng, coming from far and near to meet each other and see the wonderful sights at Foster park. Mr. Foster has secured many attractions, a merry-go-round, shows, clean and wholesome, good dance music, etc., for the pleasure lovers. All are hoping for fine weather, to make the days go by more pleasantly. "Come one, come all" to Foster park next week.
Harriet Holmes entertained a small company of guests on Monday evening in honor of her friend, Florence Smith, of New York City, who has spent the summer with her parents here. A very pleasant evening was spent by the young people. Supper was served at 6 o'clock to which the usual attention was given and music and chat filled the evening afterwards.
Another Flood.
Friday and Saturday the rain came steadily and Saturday morning the old Otselic [river] was a raging torrent with Covert brook going higher. The E. & C. N. Y. R. R. would carry no passengers on the morning train for fear of washouts, but went through all o. k. and made regular trips. Some damage was done to late out-standing hay and gardens, but it was light considering the downpour.
A STREET FAIR
To be Held by the Patriarchs Militant Very Soon.
The regular meeting of the common council was held in the office of the city clerk last evening. Those present were Mayor Charles F. Brown, and Aldermen Geo. F. Richards, C. E. Ingalls, R. S. Pettigrew and Vern W. Skeele.
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.
The regular monthly bills were audited and ordered paid.
Charity Commissioner H. T. Bushnell made his monthly report which was accepted.
City Chamberlain G. J. Maycumber read his monthly report which was accepted and placed on file.
A delegation from Cortland Canton, No. 27, P. M., came before the council and asked permission for the use of the streets of the city for a street fair and carnival which they propose holding in the near future, probably the week of Sept. 21. Tho council granted the privilege provided there was no opposition from the business men.
No action was taken in the matter of the resolution asked for by the American Telephone and Telegraph company, which was granted by the council but vetoed by the mayor. Representatives of the company came before the council two weeks ago and asked them to defer action until their next meeting. The fact that no action was taken probably means that the mayor's veto will stand.
WHEELMEN IN SESSION.
Do Business in Afternoon and Banquet in the Evening.
The first session of the State Bicycle Sidepath convention was held yesterday afternoon in the supervisors' rooms.
The convention was called to order by Vice-President Charles B. Mowry of Syracuse, who is presiding in the absence of President Preston.
Judge Joseph E. Eggleston delivered the address of welcome in his customary easy and cordial manner and, as one delegate said, his remarks were "just right." Mr. Mowry responded in a pleasing manner.
The roll was then called and showed that delegates were present from most of the counties of the state, especially the leading ones in sidepath work, such as Monroe, Oneida, Onondaga, Niagara, Oswego, Suffolk, etc.
The reports from various counties for the year were read. They showed a slight falling off in the number of sidepath badges sold except in one county, Suffolk, where there has been an increase, over 21,000 tags being disposed of there.
Mr. Mowry of the legislative committee next reported the killing of the Hammond bill which was considered vicious by all sidepath men, in that it introduced politics into the commissions. He also reported the passage of the bill which allows supervisors to appropriate not to exceed $5,000 to build and maintain sidepaths throughout their county.
Last evening, through the courtesy of the Cortland County commission, the visiting delegates and invited guests were given a trolley ride to Homer and McGraw and lastly were taken to Cortland park where they were joined by Mayor Brown and the members of the common council and all sat down to a roast pig and steamed clam banquet.
After all had done ample justice to the good things served by Caterer Price, E. M. Santee, president of the local county commission, introduced Chas. B. Mowry as the toast master for the evening. Mr. Mowry called upon one after another of those present and all responded in an entertaining manner and the banquet finally broke up with a rising vote in honor of the Cortland County Commission.
At the session held this morning the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President—E. M. Santee of Cortland.
Vice-President—Alfred J. Gallup of Monroe Co.
Second Vice-President—R. V. A. Fitz of Suffolk Co.
Secretary and Treasurer—E. H. Stowell of Oswego Co.
Albany was chosen as the next place of meeting and the time the same as the good roads convention.
The Business Institute.
The Cortland Business Institute opened yesterday. Prof. M. N. Crain of Bowling Green, Ky., has entered upon his duties as teacher in its commercial department and Miss Ethel Moxie of Humor, a member of last year's class, is assisting in the office.
SEPTEMBER WEDDING.
Miss Newkirk Becomes the Bride of a Pennsylvanian.
At 8 o'clock last evening, at the home of the bride's mother Mrs. B. L. Rogers, 66 Tompkins-st., Cortland, occurred the marriage of her daughter, Miss Jane Keator Newkirk and Ronald Gilbert Coolbaugh of Easton, Pa. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. B. Clarke of Seneca Falls. Formerly of Grace Episcopal church of this city in the presence of about 135 invited friends.
Promptly at 8 o'clock the bridal party, to the strains of the Lohengrin Wedding March rendered by Darby's orchestra, entered the front parlor where the ceremony was performed. Miss Wilhelmina Newkirk, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Kenneth Coolbaugh, a brother of the groom, acted as best man. The ribbons were held by Mary Stillman, Louise Maycumber, Frances Alley, Thomas Keator, Porter Keator and Eric Coolbaugh. The bride was beautifully attired in a gown of white chiffon over white silk trimmed with lace, and carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley. The bouquet was caught by Miss Marion Dennison.
The bridesmaid was gowned in pink and carried pink roses.
The house was tastefully decorated, the diningroom being made especially attractive with pink and white. About thirty friends of the bride and groom were in the diningroom and made the evening merry with college songs and jokes. An elegant supper was served.
The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and valuable presents.
The bride is one of Cortland's most bright and attractive young ladies, while the groom is a graduate of Cornell university in the class of 1903 and a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. He is well known to many Cortland people.
The young couple left on the 11:48 train for Saratoga, Lake George and Montreal and will be at home at Easton, Pa., after Oct. 1.
Among the guests present from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Coolbaugh, Kenneth, Erie and Miss Coolbaugh of Easton, Pa., Miss Marion Dennison, Miss Ella Dennison, Miss Hyde, Florence Kenyon, Charles Hyde, William Butler, Marshall Durston, Frank Tracy and Clarence West of Syracuse, Miss Upson of Baldwinsville, Miss Bunter of Tennessee, Miss Fiske and Peter Jackson of Providence, R. I., and Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Clarke of Seneca Falls.
McCarthy-Conway.
Miss Margaret L. Conway of this city and Mr. Thomas A. McCarthy of Syracuse were married at St. Mary's church this morning, the Rev. J. J. McLoghlin, the pastor, officiating. The bride was attended by Miss Anna F. Brown, the groomsman being Jerry Conway, brother of the bride. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy left for a short western trip after which they will make their home in Binghamton.
Warner-Raber.
H. A. Warner and Laura Raber were married by Rev. E. N. Cullinan of Truxton, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1903, and left immediately for a trip through the southern part of the state. They returned home last evening.
A Busy Day.
With the Republican county convention and the State Sidepath convention in the city yesterday it was a busy day for the hotels. At the York hotel 225 took dinner and ninety-five supper. Fifteen people were turned away last night who applied for rooms after every room was occupied. There were seventy-five at that hotel for breakfast this morning.
BREVITIES.
—Cortland county's share of the state taxes this year will amount to $1,547.
—The Standard is indebted to G. J. Mager, president of the Second National bank of this city for a copy of the Stratford-Upon-Avon Record of Aug. 14. Mr. and Mrs. Mager are now touring the British Islands.
—The fall meeting of the presbytery of Binghamton will be held at the Floral-ave. Presbyterian church in Binghamton on Sept. 21 and 22. The Presbyterian churches of Cortland county belong to this presbytery.
—The new display advertisements today are—M. W. Giles, Prices for Saturday, page 8; M. A. Case, Dry goods, page 6; L. E. Edgcomb, Night school, page 5; Geo. B. Wiltsie, Remnants, page 6; Bingham & Miller, Fall clothing, page 8.
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