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| Tug of war event, 1904 Olympics, St. Louis, Mo. |
FORTY-FIFTH
IS CHAMPION.
SYRACUSE'S
STRONGEST TUG OF WAR TEAM "NOT IN IT."
The
Military Company Could Have Had the Whole Rope if They Had Wanted
it—Fine Band Concert— Great Crowd.
The carnival last evening attracted to the
armory nearly 1,500 people. The program rendered by the City band consisted of
the most choice selections. Its performance was a revelation. There has never
been a band in this section of the state that could play with such finish, such
exquisite delicacy and such splendid tone contrasts as the City band and it
will surely soon rank among the best in the state. As a leader, the excellences
of Mr. Charles H. Bates of Homer is too well known to need comment. The program
ranged from the modern classics to the popular melodies of the day. Rossini's
overture, "William Tell," was rendered with an expression that would have
done credit to a band with a much wider reputation than ours.
Casey's "Squeegee Polka" was a
selection that is a very "fetching" piece and was played in a manner
that livened up things considerably. Mr. P. Conway rendered Casey's difficult
cornet solo, "Brown's Autograph Polka," without a break. He played it
from memory on his new gold-plated cornet, which was made for him by the
celebrated Henry Distin Mfg. Co. of Williamsport. Mr. Fred I. Graham played
Hartman's saxophone solo in a manner which elicited well-merited applause. The
entire program as published in yesterday's STANDARD was followed.
The tug of war between the Syracuse Athletic
association and the Forty-fifth Separate
Co. for a beautifully carved silver cigar box was the event of the evening. The team
from the athletic association is made up of celebrated athletes. Their anchor,
Michael Gaffney, stands way up in foot ball; Benjamin Pignet is a base ball
player of no little note; William Henley is a celebrated oarsman and Thomas
Cawley a boxer and sparrer of no little ability. He sparred with Dunfee, who
defeated Donovan in the recent match at Maple Bay, near Syracuse, and the match
resulted in a draw. They are probably four of the best athletes in their
various lines in Central New York and are perfect specimens of physical
manhood. When the audience saw these men climb the stairs and take their places
on the tug of war platform many a heart, which was with our boys, dropped and
it was thought that the Forty-fifth boys were literally "not in it."
At the crack of the pistol both teams
dropped on the second, but the home team gained three inches of rope on it.
They gained another inch the first minute, but had only gained a half-inch more
at the end of the third minute. The Syracuse boys then attempted to
"rattle" the Forty-fifth by working the seesaw, but the soldiers were
not easily excited and slowly but steadily pulled till the end of the fourth minute
when Cortland was six inches ahead. A loud cheer arose, but it was not as loud
or as emphatic as that which burst from nearly every soul present when at the
end of the fifth minute the Forty-fifth boys won by seven inches.
After the band had rendered several exceptionally
fine selections, while the teams were resting, preparations were made for the
second heat. The Forty-fifth boys got the drop by two inches and when the magic
number was called "our baby" straightened back, taking two and one
half inches more of the rope with him. An inch and a half was gained at the end
of the third minute and the Syracuse team by a superhuman effort, punctuated
with grunts, got an inch of it back in the next minute. At the end of the five
contests, however, Cortland was again the winner by six and a quarter inches.
As this was the second heat won by them the prize was declared theirs.
The Syracuse team took their defeat like
true amateur sportsmen. They were very gentlemanly in their manner and were
royally entertained by our boys. Their anchor is concededly stronger by the
change from Cain to Gaffney and with one exception the team is a much stronger
one than the Forty-fifth pulled against in Syracuse [Cortland lost that one—CC
editor.]
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| Dr. Santee, Clerk of the Course.. |
A good deal of friendly guying took place
between the two teams. When the Syracuse boys found out what a strong anchor we
had they requested that the three forward men of the Forty-fifth team be
removed and allow the anchor to pull them alone. It was also suggested by the
Syracuse boys that their anchor be given some gum, as "our baby" was doing
excellent work with his. Another amusing incident which seemed to please the
judges immensely was when the captain asked the clerk of the course if the rope
was not caught on the iron groove in the center, which supports it. Clerk of
the course Dr. E.M. Santee remarked that it was "caught" on the other
end and it proved to be securely "caught" to the sorrow of the
visiting team.
A gentleman who is not connected with either
organization said that the carnival was the most successfully managed entertainment
ever given in Cortland by a local organization. It is certainly a great
improvement over the usual begging fairs. To-night dancing will begin at 8:30
o'clock and continue during the evening.
A great deal of sport was had by some young
ladies, who are employed in one of the dry goods' stores in town, Thursday
evening. There was a large fat man leading a little, fat, pug dog around by a
string and probably attracted as much attention as any other person in the
armory. When the dual went to pass the young ladies in question one of them
took out her scissors and cut the string. The man did not appear to notice the
difference and walked around the armory with head erect, holding the string
with the supposition that the dog which was following him was attached to the
other end. He stopped rather short and the dog ran in under him. He looked in
vain for his lost doggie and did not discover its place of hiding until he saw
the young ladies making horrible grimaces in their unsuccessful endeavor to
keep from laughing. The dog under him then barked, a ray of intelligence passed
over the face of the man and tying the string together again he led his little
doggie out of the armory and neither have been seen or heard of since.
A
Brilliant Wedding in Binghamton.
The Binghamton Republican devotes a half
column to the account of a brilliant wedding Tuesday evening when Dr. Edward
Allen Pierce, formerly of Truxton, now of Binghamton, and Miss Grace Goldie
Parrish were united in marriage by Dr. G. P. Nichols. The groom is one of the
most popular and most successful young physicians of that city, and the bride
is one of Binghamton's choicest young ladies. Immediately after the ceremony a
reception was held in the parlors of Hotel Bennett, and an elaborate wedding
supper was served in the private dining room. The doctor's mother, brother and
sister reside in Cortland, and he has many relatives in Truxton. His sister,
Mrs. A. W. Stevens with her husband, was present at the wedding.
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FOUR—EDITORIALS.
Arbor
Day.
It is with pleasure that we give place to
the following eloquent paragraph from the proclamation of the governor of Pennsylvania
on Arbor day:
"Let the people lay aside for a season
the habitual activity of the day and devote sufficient time thereof to plant a
forest, fruit or ornamental tree along the public highways and streams, in
private and public parks, about the public schoolhouses and on the college
grounds, in gardens and on the farms, thus promoting the pleasure, profit and
prosperity of the people of the state, providing protection against floods and
storms, securing health and comfort. Increasing that which is beautiful and
pleasing to the eye, comforting to physical life and elevating the mind and
heart, and by associations and meetings excite public interest and give
encouragement to this most commendable work."
In the beginning of his proclamation
Governor Pattison alludes to the favorable changes that have already taken place
in regard to this question since Arbor day was instituted as a regular occasion
for observance in Pennsylvania. The main change has been everywhere in the
direction of improved public opinion. It began first in the public schools in
all the states. This was the best possible beginning. The pupils had a holiday in
which to plant trees in school grounds and parks. The next step was to plant
trees along public highways. The planting was always accompanied with pleasant
ceremonial observances speeches, recitations and music.
From this the next move was to set before
the people the frightful injury done their farms by stripping off the timber,
especially near the headwaters of streams. They were set to thinking of the
damage that had already been done and of ways in which further damage might be
checked. Then they began to set out trees on their private grounds, both fruit
and forest trees. Millions of trees have thus been planted by the children of
those who cut trees down.
A valuable store of literature has
accumulated on arboriculture. There are now books in plenty that show what trees
are best adapted to given soils, also what trees will be most profitable in the
commercial way both for nuts and wood. The American eye for artistic beauty has
been immeasurably helped too. Many a farmer who formerly let weeds and briers
run wild and unsightly along his roadside has cut them all away and planted
rows of beautiful trees. Hedges of flowering shrubs, clumps of trees about
springs and water sources, already attest to our awakened interest in
arboriculture.
France.
It fills one with ineffable weariness to behold
those lazy, stupid and stingy Bourbons trying once more as always to overthrow
the French republic. The old Count of Paris ought to be gently gagged and bound
and kept in a sanitarium for a year or so till the French republic clears the
thieves out of her high places and settles herself firmly to honest government
again. It is disgusting to read how in his manifesto to the Monarchists [of] old
Paris says, "We must let France understand that a monarchy alone can give
her a strong and stable government, whose sole object is the public
welfare."
The Count of Paris has a short memory. Monarchy
had things all its own way in France from the time of King Clovis, in 465, down
to 1792. Did it, in 1,300 years, give to France ever at any time a government
whose sole object was the welfare of the people? No. On the contrary, its load
of taxation became so heavy, its oppression so cruel, its indecencies so
flagrant, that at last the French people rose and cast it out from among them.
Let us hope it has at last been finally cast out forever and forever, amen!
Didn't monarchy have a fair trial in France? Wasn't 1,300 years long enough, in
heaven's name? Think on these things, Count of Paris, and keep your mouth shut.
To
Dissolve.
Messrs. Brown & Maybury, the well known
druggists, are to-day taking an invoice preparatory to dissolving a partnership
which has existed for twelve years and which has been marked by most harmonious
relations and uninterrupted success. Previous to entering upon business for
themselves they had served for about nine years each, Mr. Brown in the drug
store of G. W. Bradford and Mr. Maybury in the drug store of Geo. H. Arnold, so
that they have been known to our citizens in connection with the drug trade for
twenty-one years. During this time they have established a reputation second to
none as diligent, competent, enterprising and honorable business men. The dissolution
is made necessary by the state of Mr. Maybury's health. For a year past he has
been in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where the climate has agreed with him so
perfectly that he has decided to make the place his permanent residence, and
will return to it as soon as he can close up matters connected with the
dissolution of partnership and sell his house and lot. Mr. Brown will continue
the business at both the upper and lower stores.
Restored
to Health.
Mr. James Wood is the owner of a very fine
New Foundland [sic] dog of which he thinks a great deal. On Thursday afternoon
in some way or other the dog got hold of some strychnine and immediately showed
signs of being deathly sick. Dr. A. C. Baker was summoned and discovered what
the trouble was. The animal was removed to Dr. Baker's hospital on Port
Watson-st. and every effort was made to save his life. Every muscle was
perfectly rigid. After several hours' treatment and hard work he began to show
hopeful signs. Yesterday morning the big fellow was sent home out of danger and
convalescent.
Revival
Meetings.
The revival meetings at the First Methodist
Episcopal church still continue with unabated interest. The meeting last night
was one of much power.
The evangelist, Rev. J. H. Weber, preached
from the subject, Shams. The house has been packed through the week, some
evenings many have been turned away for lack of room. The afternoon meetings
have also been well attended. Up to date two hundred and sixty have commenced
the Christian life, nearly all of whom have been converted.
To-morrow at the close of the morning sermon
the pastor will give any who may desire an opportunity to unite with the
Methodist church. In reading the notices last night the pastor urged all who had
just commenced the Christian life to connect themselves at once with some church
and said that each one should unite with the church in which he could feel the
most at home and in which he could do the most for Christ, regardless of what
any one should say or think. All attempts at over-persuading were severely
denounced by Dr. Campbell. There will be no services to-night.
The subjects for next week were announced as
follows: Monday evening, April 10, at 7:30— "Sneaks, Sneaks." Tuesday
evening, April 11, at 7:30—"Skeletons in Your Closet" (illustrated).
Wednesday evening, April 12—"Fools, Fools." Thursday evening, April
18—"Personal Devil!" Friday evening, April 14—"Get There."
For the services of tomorrow see church column.
THE
BROWNIES COMING.
A
Wonderful Aggregation Next Week to Appear at the Opera House.
Secure your reserved seats at once at
Wallace's book store if you want to see the celebrated Brownies. This will be
your only opportunity to see these wonderful dwarfs. The presentation of the
Brownies could not have been given except with the consent of Mr. Palmer Cox,
the author of the Brownies. He has kindly consented to allow the ladies of the
Presbyterian church to present the Brownies on April 11 and 12.
The Japs are coming too—sixteen lady Japs will
also appear making the [most] colossal aggregation ever brought together in
this country. Don't miss this great entertainment. Reserve seat sale now open
at Wallace's book store. General admission, 35 cents. Reserved seats, 50 cents.
Children under twelve years of age, 25 cents to all parts of the house.
Bradfield's
Female Regulator.
should be
used by the young woman, she who suffers from any disorder peculiar to her sex,
and at change of life is a powerful tonic; benefits all who use it. Sold by Brown
& Maybury's two drug stores. d332
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BREVITIES.
—The weather seems to have the hysterics
to-day. First it laughs and then it crys.
—We are not able to give any stock report
to-day as the Western Union special stock wire is still broken.
—A section of the iron roof of the E., C.
& N. depot, about ten feet wide, was blown off this morning. The wind, which
was severe on the hill, was hardly felt down town.—Ithaca Journal, Friday.
—Mr. F. L. Graham placed a new relay Columbia
wheel in his window at noon to-day. It weighs just thirty pounds and has an
elliptical sprocket which enables the dead center to be passed more quickly and
gives a longer pull than the usual circular sprocket.
—A lone horse running up Main-st. this
morning nearly ran over Mrs. Bryant of Truxton and Mrs. D. E. Call as they were
crossing the street. The ladies did not see him coming and were shouted at by
men on the sidewalk and leaped back out of the animal's track. They were much
frightened.
—An exchange says the Knights of Pythias are
to erect a home in this state on a plan very similar to that of the Masonic
home. In the thirty years of its existence, this order has grown wonderfully and
now has a membership in the United States of 500,000, with an average increase
of 2,000 members a week. It is strong financially as well as in numbers.
—An enthusiastic meeting of Cortland Council.
No. 74, O. U. A. M. was held in the G. A. R. rooms last evening. Several
applications were voted upon, but the working of degrees was postponed until
next lodge night. This order is meeting with great success. None but native born
Americans are admitted to membership. It now numbers about thirty-five members.
—The ministers' meeting will be held in the
chapel of the Congregational church Monday, April 10, at 10:30 A. M. Rev. S. F. Sanford of Homer will again open
the question, "How to Enforce the Excise Law." This will be the
second meeting devoted to a discussion of this topic. Nearly twenty ministers
are members of this association which meets twice every month.
—The concert given by Prof. R. J. McElheny's
class at Lake Ridge, on Thursday evening of last week, was a success, and fully
demonstrated that the school possessed good musical talent, and that the
professor is a first-class instructor. The audience was not as large as
expected, as the mumps are abroad in the land and many feared contagion.—Groton
Journal.
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