ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE OF MANILA AND MAIN STREET WILL BE PAVED

USS Olympia (C-6).

Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, May 3, 1898.

ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE.

Not One Spanish Vessel Surrendered to the Americans.

   LONDON, May 3.—The London correspondent of The Times, describing the engagement at Manila, says: "The Olympia, the Boston, the Raleigh, the Concord, the Petrel and the Monocacy entered the bay under cover of darkness by the smaller and safer Rocachica channel. The forts on Corregidor island gave the alarm by firing on the intruders, but they seem to have inflicted no serious damage. The American squadron moved up the bay, and at 3 o'clock in the morning appeared before Cavite. Here, lying under the shelter of the forts, was the Spanish squadron.

   "Admiral Montojo a few days before went to Subic bay to look for the enemy, but learning that they were vastly superior in force had prudently returned and placed his ships under the protection of the forts. This was his only chance of meeting the enemy on something like equal terms, and it did not suffice.

   "Soon the Americans opened fire. The Spaniards replied and the combat continued without interruption for four hours, during which the Don Antonio de Ulloa was sunk, the Castilla and Mindanao were set on fire, and the Reina Maria Christina and the Don Juan de Austria were seriously damaged. One or two of the smaller craft were scuttled by their crew to escape capture. Others took refuge in a small neighboring creek, emptying into Baker bay, where presumably the American ships were unable to follow them. But not one surrendered."   

BOMBARDMENT GOING ON.

Admiral Dewey Has Again Attacked the Forts.

   LONDON, May 3.—A dispatch from Hong Kong to The Daily Mail says:

    "Commodore Dewey's fleet is off Corregidor island, hotly engaged with the forts there. Electrical experiments show that the cable has been cut at or near Manila."

Admiral George Dewey, USN.

DEWEY'S DEMANDS.

It is Believed the Spanish Government Has Complied With Them.

   LONDON, May 3.—Comodore Dewey according to a special dispatch from Madrid, gave Captain General Augusti 24 hours to comply with an ultimatum which demanded all warlike stores and the entire stock of coal in charge of the government officials. The ultimatum asserted that no money levy would be made upon Manila

  The dispatch says that it is believed in Madrid that the government has already cabled Captain General Augusti authority to comply with the demand no other course being open. Grave events may follow public knowledge of this compliance.

USS Marblehead, unprotected cruiser.

IMPORTANT MOVEMENT.

It May Involve Havana.

   KEY WEST, May 3.—More naval officers from the big ships have been ashore during the past 24 hours than at any time since the fleet sailed for Cuban waters. Although the blockade is still being maintained by the smaller cruisers, an important movement is being planned. What it is, however, can only be conjectured.

   The sole topic of conversation is the overwhelming victory of the Asiatic squadron at Manila. The officers and men of the fleet here are jubilant a   Commodore Dewey's daring in running by the batteries and achieving what is considered likely to be the greatest triumph of the war; but they long for a similar opportunity, and hope the significant conferences and movements of the past 24 hours indicate that it is not far distant.

   The cruiser Marblehead is bringing in the Spanish steamer Argonauta, captured by the gunboat Nashville off the south coast of Cuba last Friday. The Argonauta was bound for Havana and had on board a colonel of the Spanish army, a surgeon, six officers and three noncommissioned officers.

DEWEY AS A FIGHTER.

The Brush With the Spanish Not His First by Any Means.

   Commodore George Dewey was born in the green hills of Vermont 61 years ago. He has seen red-hot fighting between then and now—enough to know he hits hardest who hits straightest and oftenest and keeps it up indefinitely. Dewey was appointed to the naval academy from Vermont when he was 17 years old. When he graduated in 1858 he went with the steam frigate Wabash on a cruise with the Mediterranean squadron, which lasted until 1859.

   Ensign Dewey was at home when Fort Sumter was fired upon. Just one week later, April 19, 1861, he received his commission as a lieutenant. He was assigned at once to the steam sloop Mississippi, which took part in the fierce fighting of the West Gulf squadron.
   In 1864 he was attached to the North Atlantic blockading squadron, assigned to the steam gunboat Agawam. The Agawam was one of the great crescent of warships, big and little, that pumped shot into Fort Fisher in December, 1864, and January, 1865. Dewey received his commission as lieutenant commander on March 3, 1865, and served for two years on the European squadron, first on the steamer Kearsarge and then on the frigate Colorado, the flagship.
   In 1868 he was assigned to duty at the naval academy. In 1870 he received his first command, that of the Narragansett, which was employed on special service until 1875. The last part of the time during which he commanded the Narragansett Dewey was a commander.
   The Pacific survey of 1872-75 was entrusted to him. After two years as lighthouse inspector and five as secretary of the lighthouse board he was put in command of the Juniata on the Asiatic squadron in 1882. In September, 1884, he was promoted to be a captain and placed in command of the Dolphin, then brand new, and one of the four vessels to which the name "white squadron" was first given.
   From 1885 to 1888 he was the commander of the Pensacola, the flagship of the European squadron. In 1888 his energy and ability to complete matters of detail was recognized by making him chief of the bureau of equipment and recruiting, which carried with it the rank of commodore.
   In May, 1893, he took another turn on duty as a member of the lighthouse board. He was made an actual commodore on Feb. 26, 1896, and was at about that time put at the head of the important board of inspection and survey. He was transferred to the command of the Asiatic squadron Jan. 1, 1898.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

A Glorious Victory.

   Without full details of the battle in Manila harbor, enough filters through Spanish channels to show that the achievement of the squadron under Commodore Dewey will rank among the splendid deeds of the American navy. Dewey was with Farragut when he forced the passage of the Mississippi. Seeking the Spanish fleet he found it sheltered in Manila harbor under the guns of the forts, and protected by stories of mines and torpedoes.
   Into the harbor the intrepid commodore led the way in the night, stealing past the forts and taking up position to engage land and sea forces! The seeking of the engagement was as daring as its fighting was superb. Adding the fire of the forts to the armament of the Spanish ships the contest opened on terms nearly equal.
   In two hours havoc was wrought in Fort Cavite and the arsenal, and annihilation was the portion of the Spanish squadron. These facts communicated by the enemy, justify the belief that the truth when known will show this Manila battle to rank with the great naval achievements of history.
   Following the battle report came of conference between Commodore Dewey and the British consul; of the commodore's demand for the surrender of Manila and the governor general's refusal. At this writing no further authentic news has been received. The silence indicates two things: 1—That the American squadron came out of Sunday's engagement in effective form. 2—That the threatened bombardment, failing surrender of the port, was opened. The Spanish authorities may have cut the cable, or the cable quarters being in range of the American shells, were deserted. Nothing is surer than that the Spaniards, if in possession of the wire and having anything cheering to their side to say, would be voluble.

   ◘ The sultan of Turkey has built at Mecca a huge shelter house, capable of holding 6,000 pilgrims at once. The sultan of Turkey is very much like those rich Americans who think they will atone for their sins by giving money to construct big churches and pay preachers.

Main Street, Cortland, N. Y.

A LITTLE PREMATURE.

But it is Hoped that the Anticipated Event has Already Occurred.

   Cortland indulged in a genuine Fourth of July celebration last night over a report that was received here of the capture of Manila by the United States fleet under Commodore Dewey and the securing possession of the cable. As it has proved the report emanated from yellow journalism and was without foundation, but it is hoped that it may be true before this time, and it is surely believed that it will be soon if that good time has not even yet arrived.
   The report that came to Cortland was over the long distance telephone from New York and the message was sent to Manager Nolan by the president of the Empire State Telephone Co., who merely transmitted a bulletin of the New York Journal, which claimed to have come to that paper by cable from Manila. The bulletin was posted in front of Smith & Beaudry's in Cortland soon after it arrived, and then the excitement spread. 

   Several patriotically inclined young men went around among the business men and raised some funds for the celebration, which began about 10 o'clock. The Grace church chimes pealed forth "America" and this was closely followed by the ringing of the church bells, blowing of factory whistles, firing of canon and anvil, burning colored fire, shooting of Roman candles, skyrockets, firecrackers.etc, and an immense bonfire at the intersection of Main and Court-sts. Drygoods boxes were piled high in the air, and the bonfire was a big one. The Cortland City band, too, was pressed into service, and made a short parade playing national airs. A great crowd was attracted by the noise, and everyone seemed happy. 
   Even if the report was not true at the time, there was sufficient cause for rejoicing in the fact that the petition for paving Main-st. had been completed, though the leaders probably did not have this in mind last night.

MAIN-ST. WILL BE PAVED.

PETITION FILED WITH VILLAGE TRUSTEES MONDAY NIGHT.

Pavement Will Extend From the Hospital Corner to the South Line of Wickwire Brothers' Factory—Petitioners Represent 700 Feet More Than Half of the Foot Frontage—Other Matters Considered by the Village Financiers.

   The meeting of the [Cortland] board of village trustees last night was one of the most important and significant of the whole year from the fact that the paving committee of the board of trade made a report to the trustees in the form of a petition from property-owners representing 700 feet more than one-half the total feet frontage, asking for the paving of Main-st. from the hospital corner [East Main Street] to the south line of the wire plant of Wickwire Brothers.
   A communication was received from the board of trade asking that the board appropriate a portion of the highway fund for the building of a macadamized road, but no action was taken in the matter.
   The application of Dennis Hanley for appointment on the police force was placed on file.
   The gas question next had its inning. W. D. Tisdale, secretary of the board of trade, presented the resolution proposed by the board of trade at its last meeting relative to a natural gas franchise, and added that in his opinion it would be a good idea if some party would put down a well here. The board of trade had no choice in the matter as to who should secure the franchise, though F. H. Morse had said that he would begin operations at once, if the resolution as proposed should be adopted by the board. The board adopted the resolution, which is to the effect that the board will grant a franchise to the first party who begins operations within three months after May 1, and secures gas in paying quantities before March 1, 1899, with suitable restrictions as to price, distribution, indemnity, etc.
   On the request of F. C. Parsons, permission was granted the Cortland Baseball association to string a wire from Fireman's hall to a telegraph pole opposite for the purpose of displaying a banner advertising ball games.
   Mr. C. D. Herring, representing the Welsbach Street Lighting company of America, who has had six lamps on trial on Court-st. several nights, presented an additional proposition in which he offered to furnish fifty or more Welsbach street lamps on the moonlight schedule twenty nights per month for $24.50 per lamp per year, or all night every night for $26; twenty-two nights per month, moonlight schedule, $25.50, or the same number of lights all night every night, $27.50.

   Superintendent F. P. Mooney of the Cortland & Homer Traction company renewed his application for a street lighting contract for another year, but action was deferred until to-night, to which time the board adjourned after auditing the following bills: [omitted by CC editor.]
   Mr. D. F. Wallace, the chairman of the paving committee of the board of trade, said in presenting the petition that the board of trade looked upon the whole matter as an important and serious question, involving the expenditure of a large sum of money. He had full confidence in the board's careful judgment in taking up the matter. The gas company stands ready to make all connections, and put in larger mains in anticipation of increased demands for gas in the future. Mr. C. H. Price of the committee supplemented the remarks of Mr. Wallace by saying that a large majority of the property-owners whose signatures he secured, were very anxious that there be no delay in the pushing of the work. It is said by those who claim to be in a position to know, that in places where sewer, water or gas connections are made, the earth will be as solid as any around it at once if properly tamped down when the ditch or trench is filled up, so it seems that there is no necessity for delay after connections are made for the earth to settle.
   The petition was placed on file, and it is believed that the board of village trustees is disposed to take the matter up at once, thus assuring some paving this year.
   Following is a list of property-owners on Main-st. and the signers and non-signers of the petition are designated by the two columns of figures, which represent the feet frontage on the street [omitted by CC editor].
   The paving law requires a petition to represent a majority of the feet frontage on the street sought to be paved. Main-st. from the hospital corner to the south line of Wickwire Brothers' factory has exactly 10,103 feet abutting on it, and of these 5,751 feet are signed and 4,352 feet unsigned. The amount necessary for the petition was 5,051 1/2 feet, and the petition represents 699 1/2 feet more than the required number.
   Of the whole number of petitioners, ten express a preference for "asphalt," two for "block asphalt" and one for "brick," while the others express no preference.

LIEUT. GEORGE S. CARTWRIGHT.

Adjutant of the Colored Regiment Soon to Invade Cuba.

   Many Cortland friends of Lieutenant George S. Cartwrlght will be interested in a clipping from the Roxbury, (N. Y.,) Times of April 28. The lieutenant is a brother of Mrs. Thomas Smith of 3 Argyle Place, and has several times visited Mrs. Smith and other relatives in Cortland since he left the Normal [School] in 1881. The Times says:
   It will be of interest to our readers to know what the Twenty-fourth regiment, infantry, of which Lieutenant George S. Cartwright, son of Dr. S. S. Cartwright of this village, is adjutant, is now in camp at Chickamauga, and will undoubtedly be one of the first regiments to be sent from this country to invade Cuba. The soldiers of the Twenty-fourth are negroes, and it is claimed that they are more adapted to the climate of the tropics. The Twenty-fourth regiment has been stationed at Fort Douglas, near Salt Lake City, U., for the past eighteen months. The Salt Lake Tribune in an editorial some time ago spoke very highly of the soldiers and officers of the Twenty-fourth, and they will undoubtedly give a good account of themselves in the coming struggle for the suppression of Spanish tyranny and butchery in the islands of her possession.
   Lieutenant Cartwright went from the Cortland Normal school to the West Point Military academy in 1881, from which place he was graduated with honors four years later, when he was sent to the frontier, his first commission being at Fort Sill, Indian Territory. Later he was stationed at several other points in the West. For two years he was at David's Island, Long Island Sound, where he was detailed adjutant of the Twenty-fourth regiment. The Twenty-fourth was transferred to Fort Douglas eighteen months ago. Lieutenant Cartwright has made a splendid record for himself in the skirmishes in which he has taken active part against the Indians on the western frontier. We predict a brilliant future for this rising young lieutenant in our present struggle against Spain in Cuba.

BREVITIES.

   —The Y. M. C. A. has secured the use of the fair grounds for athletic work during the summer.

   —E. M. Yager's livery stable on Maple-ave. was to-day connected with the telephone exchange.

   —The Ladies' Literary club will meet to-morrow afternoon with Mrs. D. L. Bardwell, 24 Orchard-st.

   —Charles S. Lee, general passenger agent of the Lehigh Valley railroad, who will open his office in the Havemeyer building this week, has become a resident of Plainfield, N. J.

   —New display advertisements to-day are—Rosenbloom & Sons, Chamber Suits, page 8; D. McCarthy & Sons, Dress Goods, page 7; Warren, Tanner & Co., New Goods, page 6; T. P. Bristol, Tailoring, page 8.

   —Since the report was a fake last night of the capture of Manila and the securing possession of the cable to the Philippine Islands the boys now declare that the real cause of their celebration was the assurance of the paving of Main-st. in the immediate future. The securing of that surplus of 699 1/2 feet was genuinely a cause for rejoicing.

   —The Oneonta Star, always enterprising, energetic and progressive, was printed for the first time on Monday, May 2, on its new Cox duplex perfecting press. It has discarded the old blanket sheet and now appears as a six-page, seven column paper. Success to The Star, and congratulations to the editor and proprietor, Harry W. Lee.

   —Rev. John T. Stone, pastor of the Presbyterian church, went to Auburn this afternoon as one of the commissioners of the Binghamton presbytery to attend the examinations and commencement exercises which are held this week. He will return on Friday. The Thursday evening prayer-meeting of this church will be led by Secretary F. K. Armstrong of the Y. M. C. A.

   —The last twenty-four hours have proved to be a memorable period for pressmen at The STANDARD office. At about 4 o'clock yesterday came the report of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Foote, and at 5:45 this morning the arrival of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mee, Jr., was noted. All are doing well, Ed and Charlie claim that the ringing of bells and the general celebration last night was wholly on their account.

CONDENSED WAR NEWS AND R. R. RUN TO CINCINNATUS, N. Y.

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, April 29, 1898.

CONDENSED WAR NEWS.

Hasty Readers Can Keep Posted by Scanning the Items of Each Days' Occurrences Relating to Our War with the Spanish Government.

   The flagship New York captured the Spanish tramp steamer Pedro of Bilbao between Matanzas and Havana at 6 o'clock in the morning, and put a prize [crew] on board. The Pedro was sent to Key West.

   United States gunboat Helena captured the Spanish steamer Michael Jover, bound from New Orleans to Barcelona with a cargo of 2,000 tons of cotton and staves. She has a crew of [52] men and the prize is estimated to value $400,000.

   The governments of Denmark and the Netherlands are cabling to West Indian possessions to have coal reserved for naval uses.

   Sub-marine mines have been placed in position in connection with the defenses of the Delaware river, 40 miles below Philadelphia.

   The Vienna Fremdenblatt says the torpedo manufactory at Flume declined to supply Spain because it had a pressing order for Japan.

   The Spanish Ironclad Numancia has started from Toulon for Barceelona under sealed orders.

   A subscription has been opened in Paris in aid of the American and Spanish Red Cross societies.

William McKinley.

Tuesday, April 26.

   President McKinley sent a message to congress asking that body to adopt a joint resolution declaring that a state of war exists between the United States and Spain. Both houses of congress acted on the message at once and soon a bill was passed declaring a state of war existing. This was returned to the president, who immediately signed the measure.

   The call on the governors of the different states for the required number of troops from each commonwealth under the proclamation of the president has been telegraphed from the war department.

   It is rumored in Washington that Admiral Sampson has asked permission of the government to bombard Havana.

   The Catalina, a Spanish steamship merchantman, has been captured by the cruiser Detroit and sent to Key West.

   The Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Audaz sailed from Queenstown, her destination unknown.

   The report that American warships must leave British ports within 48 hours is incorrect.

Capt. Gen. Ramon Blanco.

Wednesday, April 27.

   Secretary of War Alger has received telegraphic responses from nearly every state and territorial government upon whom he made requisition for troops. Most of them heartily assure the ultimate availability of their forces.

   Captain General Blanco has cabled the government at Madrid to the effect that the Spanish squadron of warships can be utilized elsewhere, as he can account for the defense of Havana without the assistance of the fleet.

   The exchange of mails between this country and Spain and all Spanish colonies has been stopped in accordance with orders from Washington. Mails to Cuba are likewise stopped by the order.

   The American ship Shenandoah said to have been captured by the Spaniards, was spoken on April 4, southwest of the Azore islands.

   Many British colonies have notified the United States that neutrality has been proclaimed between the United States and Spain.

   The state department has sent all foreign nations notice of congress’ declaration that war has existed since April 21. This was done to preserve our rights.

   President McKinley issued a proclamation declaring that the United States would do no privateering during the war with Spain.

Rear Admiral William T. Sampson.

Thursday, April 28.

   The British coasting steamer Killarney, which has just reached Cork, reports having spoken the American four-masted ship Shenandoah. The Shenandoah is bound from San Francisco to Liverpool, and was reported to have been captured by the Spaniards.

   An official dispatch from Manila announces that the fleet has sailed to take up its position to meet the United States squadron. The latter had not been sighted when the cable message was sent, but the American warships were expected at any moment.

   A dispatch from Manila says that the Spanish squadron have captured the American bark Saranac loaded with coal. The gunboat Eleano captured the bark and towed her into Hollo, Philippine island.

   The torpedo boat Foote was fired on off Cardenas harbor. The Foote ran close in shore when three gunboats opened fire. One shot went over the Foote, and the later, having only small guns, withdrew.

   The vessels of the American squadron steamed away for Mirs bay for Manila. On board one of the ships was an insurgent chief, who is to lead the Philippine insurgent forces. Many Spanish vessels are leaving Manila with passengers, and the Americans are anticipating the capture of rich prizes.

   Colonel Wood left for the West to recruit the regiment of cowboys of which Assistant Secretary Roosevelt is to be lieutenant colonel.

   President McKinley will not direct the release of any Spanish vessels that have been captured by Rear Admiral Sampson’s fleet. The question whether these vessels or any of them are to be released will be left to the judgment of a prize court.

MATANZAS BOMBARDED.

Three of Our Warships Shell the Town for Half an Hour.

   KEY WEST, April 28.—The New York, Puritan and Cincinnati bombarded the forts at Matanzas yesterday afternoon. The engagement began at 12:45 and closed at 1:45. There were no casualties on the American side.

   Great damage is known to have been done to Matanzas and it is believed there was loss of life.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.

Peaceful War.

   We are introducing a new novelty, a peaceful war. By an act of Congress, signed by the President of these United States, war is declared to have existed since a week ago yesterday, but it is such a one as will shock nobody. Our fleet proceed to blockade many Cuban ports and capture everything that comes along—there are none of the enemy's warships there—flying the Spanish flag. Any number of prizes have been taken and towed to Key West with prize crews aboard but war, good hard war, has not so far been indulged in. Spain's warships have been separated by the width of the Atlantic and while we had things our own way on the water. Cuba and Porto Rico could have been placed under the stars and stripes with little effort, but the administration has become so permeated with the policy of delay that practically nothing has been done beyond burning coal. As near as can be learned, Spain has several war vessels headed for the northern coast of the United States where they are soon expected to arrive. We have every confidence that upon their arrival they will break up the diplomatic, do-nothing war, for Spain has good grit, if poor judgment.

Hawaii Needed—Nit.

   A great cry has recently gone up from the friends of Hawaiian annexation that we must have those islands immediately, that they are necessary for our protection. It seems as though this is poor return for the support the Democrats have given the administration during recent weeks. They have stood by those in authority in many moves which were distasteful to Democrats in order that the country might present an unbroken front Now these annexationists who know they could not possibly carry their point by any sort of argument during peace, set up the claim and seem likely to push it, that their precious islands must be seized in order to preserve the Union. Thinking people will draw their own conclusions.

Wreck of USS Maine in Havana harbor.

WASHINGTON LETTER.

(From Our Regular Correspondent.)

   WASHINGTON, April 25.—One country, one flag and one object—the licking of Spain. That is the all-prevailing sentiment in Washington since the war actually began. Now that Mr. McKinley has shaken off the Hanna peace at any price crowd and their benumbing influence, he has become thoroughly alive to the necessities of the situation. This has been particularly noticeable during the past week. He started on the right track when he asked Congress for authority to use the army and navy to drive Spain out of Cuba; he took the proper step when he sent that ultimatum to Spain, again when he recognized the dismissal of our minister by Spain as an act of war; again when he issued orders for our fleet to blockade Cuba, and yet again when he issued his proclamation calling for 125,000 men to serve two years unless sooner discharged.

   Congress is right behind every one of these moves and the people are right behind Congress. The enthusiasm is unprecedented, and every Spanish flag captured by our warships add to it. The only regret that is heard is that all who desire to participate in avenging the Maine cannot do so, as each state will insist on furnishing its full quota of the troops called for. The National Guard of the District of Columbia is already on duty in a camp of instruction, and although only about one-third can hope to go every man of them is anxious to start for Cuba.

   The law authorizing the volunteer army, which was enacted by Congress last week, provides for four Major Generals and the impression is general is Washington that Fitz Lee, and Joe Wheeler of Alabama, will be tendered commissions of that rank. "Teddy" Roosevelt, the scrappy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, will resign that position in order to serve on Fitz Lee's staff in Cuba.

   When once our army gets in Cuba it will make short work of whipping the

Spaniards, but several weeks must elapse before that army can be gathered on the southern coast, preparatory to embarkation for Cuba. Until then we shall have to content ourselves with the knowledge that our warships will give a good account of themselves in any engagements they will have either with the Spanish forts in Cuba or with the Spanish warships, and we may as well also prepare ourselves to hear of the occasional capture of an American merchant ship on the other side of the Atlantic by the Spanish. We can hope that the boastful Spanish navy will come over and fight our ships, but there are no indications now in sight that it will do so. It looks as though we will have to go after them when we have captured Cuba. But Cuba comes first.

Pink line shows Erie & Central New York R. R. between Cortland and Cincinnatus, N. Y.

RUN TO CINCINNATUS.

GRAND EXCURSION RUN OVER E. & C. N. Y. R. R. YESTERDAY.

Four Trains Run Each Way—Big Crowd and Big Celebration at Cincinnatus—Had Waited Thirty Years for the Arrival of the Iron Horse.

   Yesterday was a day which must have been one of infinite pleasure to Mr. Nathan A. Bundy, the promoter and general manager of the Erie & Central New York R. R. It saw the celebration of an event for which he has labored harder than anyone knows and toward which he has given most liberally of his means. To be sure he was not alone in the jollification, for the people of Cincinnatus and of every town through which the railroad runs, and for many miles on each side, were out to help celebrate.

   The history of the many failures and disappointments of the last thirty years in connection with a railroad from Cortland to the eastern part of the county, is well known but they have served to make the pleasure and appreciation of its final completion the more keen, and thanks for this completion are primarily due to the efforts and untiring zeal of N. A. Bundy.

   Yesterday four excursion trains were run from Cortland to Cincinnatus and return, leaving here at 6:50 and 10:00 A. M., and at 1:15 and 6:14 P. M.

   At Cincinnatus the crowds were well taken care of, great preparations having been made for their reception under the leadership of Dr. Benjamin Kinyon, who was chairman of the day. The arrival of the first train was made known by the firing of canon, ringing of bells, etc. Cincinnatus was very hospitable and seemed to enjoy taking on city airs and crowds. The afternoon was occupied with speeches, music by three brass bands, etc. All visitors were provided with free refreshments and every one was made welcome, and thus one of the greatest, if not the greatest day in the history of the town is passed.

HERE AND THERE.

   Milliners are said to be much distressed at the war prospect. The other day one of the guild said—"Here I am all loaded down with Spanish yellow that was a-going to be so fashionable this season, but which not one of my customers will consent to wear as things now stand. Why, I never saw the women so set against a thing. 'Not a knot of it,' they say, 'nor anything else that in any way suggests the colors of Spain.'"—Ithacan.

   The heavy rains of the past week filled the Tioughnioga river nearly to the top of the banks.

   M. B. Filzinger, confectioner and fruit dealer at No. 14 North Main-st., now carries a full line of fresh bakestuffs.

   Mrs. W. S. Copeland fell at her home on Homer-ave. and one bone of her left arm was broken. Dr. Dana attends her.

   Messrs. Loucks & Petrie, painters and decorators, are doing some fine work on the offices and billiard room of the Cortland House.

   Miss Myra M. Ladd died Tuesday at her home in Lafayette, four miles west of Cortland, aged 29 years. The funeral was held Thursday at 1 o'clock.

   Our Virgil correspondent notes the calling of a physician for the first time in his life for Mr. Josiah Chrisman of that place, who is over eighty years old.

   G. F. Beaudry was the first Cortland man to display the American flag in front of his place of business. Many others have now followed suit and many have Cuban flags out.

   The queer combinations that arise in placing the family names of the contracting parties at the head of wedding notices are laughable. One at Groton reads:"Moore-Fitts." Owego Record.

   Jeweler W. G. Mead has purchased the Edgcomb building on Main-st. and will make some changes and improvements in it, after which he will occupy it with his own business. Hyatt & Tooke, photographers, will remain in the second floor.

   The superintendent of public instruction reports that ninety-one school districts in the state have failed to live up to the law requiring instruction in the effects of alcohol and narcotics, and that public money will be withheld from them in consequence.

   Action for divorce was commenced in the supreme court Wednesday by Messrs. J. & T. E. Courtney as attorneys for Ida E. Gross against Frank J. Gross. Mary Gardner is named as correspondent in the complaint.

   Mrs. Polly Reed Gillette died Tuesday night at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. M. F. Gillette, 97 Pendelton-st., at the age of 92 years. She has been a resident of Cortland 84 years. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock.