AN OLD TIME FAIR.
DRIVING
PARK CROWDED WITH SPECTATORS.
The
Balloon Ascension a Great Success—Plenty of Grangers Present—
The
Races—Everybody Happy.
The almost perfect weather of the previous
day continued through the second day of the fair and as a result a good-sized
crowd assembled on the grounds. More exhibits and premium stock have been added
and the attractions offered yesterday reflect great credit and show a great
deal of enterprise on the part of the management. The side shows, photograph
gallery, fruit, candy, popcorn soft drink booths and in fact all the stands on
the grounds did their share of business, while the various implements for
lessening the labor of the farmer were exhibited to good-sized and interested
crowds during the entire day. It being grangers' day, a large representation
from this organization attended and the day will long be remembered as one of
the most successful of the fair.
Shortly after 2 o'clock the afternoon
program was begun in the grand stand by Hon. A. P. Smith, who in a few
well-chosen remarks introduced the speaker of the day, ex-Gov. Luce of
Michigan, who delivered a very interesting address lasting about an hour. Owing
to the scattered audience and noise it was very difficult for the speaker to
make all hear, but the majority did and they received many good points. After a
brief and witty introduction he compared the manner of working the farm in
former years to that of the present, showing that as improvements were made in
other things, machines were made for lightening the labor of the farmer with
the same advancement. He appealed to the farmers to organize themselves in a
body. The latter part of his address was devoted to a brief explanation of each
of the five conditions of the grange, viz: Improvement of the farm, intellect,
increasing the moral influence, improvement of the farmer and his family
socially, benefit to the financial situation and increasing the political power.
These subjects were all handled in a clear and concise manner and when the
speaker closed a loud burst of applause broke from the audience.
Immediately after the close of the speech
occurred the balloon ascension by the brave and dashing young aerial gymnast,
Leon Dare. It was a magnificent event and was pronounced by all who saw it to
be the best ever seen in Cortland. It was not a hot air venture, but an
inflation with hydrogen gas, generated from water in the sight of the audience
with portable gas works. It was very interesting to watch the large new air
ship, "Flying Cloud," the only one of its kind in America, fill with
the light gas, under the management of the aeronautic engineer, Prof. Carl Myers of Frankfort, and it attracted a large crowd all the
afternoon.
When the large balloon was at last filled
Mr. Dare clad in tights took hold of the trapeze, which was attached to the
netting cords of the balloon, there being no basket, and tying to the cords a
suit of clothes which he should put on after landing, was let loose. The air
ship shot rapidly upward into the air and floated off to the north, while Mr.
Dare was performing a series of graceful and thrilling gymnastic evolutions
upon the light trapeze, giving wondrous exhibitions of his skill, as he soared
to the clouds and miles away. It was certainly awe-inspiring as he dangled in
mid-air, performing his wonderful feats of strength, skill and nerve on a
simple bar only three-fourths of an inch thick, fastened by two cords. Many turned
their heads away feeling that it was one of the most startling sensations of
their life. The balloon ascended, growing smaller and smaller till the most
beautiful spectacle of all occurred as the air ship with a human life dangling
in mid-air reached the clouds, which seemed to part and swallow the balloon and
young adventurer, who was lost to sight. A short time afterward the balloon
came into sight again, so far away to the north that it appeared as a speck in
the sky and the near-sighted members of the assemblage had to be content with
hearing their friends tell about it. Prof. Myers stated that it was eight or
nine miles away, as it appeared to fall a little west of "Mount
Toppin."
In an interview with a STANDARD reporter Mr.
Dare gave the following account of his trip: "I started at 3:15 o'clock
and safely landed on N. G. Van Denberg's farm about twelve miles distant. The
first strata of clouds were at an elevation of about 3,000 feet. After attaining
a height of 5,000 feet there was blue sky and sunshine. Below the clouds I
could see large lakes and forests. The valley was one of the most beautiful I
ever saw from such an elevation. I arrived at the Cortland House by private
conveyance at 6:30 P. M. safe and none the worse for my adventure."
The races were next called. The following is
a summary of the first race:
2:30
CLASS, TROTTING AND PACING, PURSE $200.
Elbert. s.
g., L J. Fitzgerald, Cortland, 1-1-1
Ned, B. B.
Terry, Cortland, 2-2-2.
Wanda, b.
m., Gillet & Ingalls, Cortland 3-3-3.
Time 2:27
¼, 2:28 ¼, 2:31 ½.
The following made entries in the second
race: C. C, Clark, McGrawville; Burgess & Bingham, E. C. Rindge, Frank
Coles, Wickwire Bro's., R. Hibbard, Lewis I. Hatfield, L. J. Fitzgerald and
Will Sanders of Cortland and Murphy of Homer. Owing to the [incomplete] list of
entries, it was impossible to get the positions of each horse at the finish of
the heats. Chestnut mare Lillie, belonging to Mr. E. C. Rindge, won the race.
At 3 o'clock in the afternoon during the
speech Mr. Stephen Brownell caused considerable excitement by fainting away on
the track in front of the grand stand. He was overcome by the escaping gas
being generated for the balloon and the excessive heat. He was carefully cared
for and was soon all right again. Mr. Brownell is 80 years of age and is an
uncle of Mr. Mark Brownell.
During the afternoon the City band rendered
the following choice program:
March—The Sentinel, B. B. Hall.
Overture—Fra Diavola, Auber.
Cornet Solo—Longing for Home, Hartman, Mr. P. Conway.
Descriptive Overture—Dance of the Goblins, Loraine.
Baritone Solo—The Vacant Chair, Pollinson, Mr. Charles Maas.
Overture—Salute to Erin, Coates.
Gavotte—Queen's Favorite, Walters.
Virginia Skedaddle, Rosenfeld.
Mr. P. Dempsey, proprietor of
the Tioughnioga poultry farm, at 173 Homer-ave., received four first premiums
on his pure barred Plymouth Rock fowls as follows: First premium on fowls,
first on chicks, special prize of first on best barred Plymouth chicks and
first premium on best display. He has refused some large offers [from] Daniel
Lambart of Appanang.
Fun Coming.
Manager Rood's next attraction
at the Opera House will be the New "Peck's Bad Boy" Co., who will
appear on next Monday evening, Sept. 18. Messrs. Griffin & Wilson, the
managers, have had the play entirely rewritten and improved, have introduced
new characters and without doubt are carrying one of the strongest company of
comedians ever with the play. The specialties are all bright and catchy, and
they carry quite a number of charming ladies who sing tuneful songs and wear
elegant costumes.
HOMER DEPARTMENT.
Homer has been represented at
the fair very well so far, and to-day, nearly the whole town went in a body to
see and hear Governor Flower.
Miss Mabel Crane, daughter of
Landlord Crane of the Windsor Hotel, was awarded first prize in the ladies
driving contest yesterday afternoon.
"Will" Foster is
wearing a broad smile to-day and receiving the congratulations of his friends
as well as possible under the circumstances. "Will" is the candidate
of the Republicans for county treasurer. Mr. Foster is president of the
Republican league club of Homer, has always labored hard for the success of the
party, and well deserves the reward that was conferred upon him at the
convention yesterday. It is conceded on all sides that he is "just as good
as" elected.
Charles Goodale's horse Ned
took second place in one of the races at the fair yesterday afternoon.
The Homer Manufacturing Go. have
one of their new speeding sleighs on exhibition at the county fair. It is built
on the same lines as their cutters, weighs complete only 40 pounds, and is
intended for speeding purposes. This is the first one that has come from the
factory, and, as yet, there has been no opportunity for trying it; but old
horsemen who have examined it say that it is sure to "go."
The boys have been having
great sport the last few evenings in playing football on the park. Last night
they were requested to stop because of the annoyance to the Donahue children,
and they did so immediately.
One of M. Murphy's horses took
second money at the races on the opening day of the fair.
List of letters remaining
uncalled for in the postoffice at Homer, Tuesday, Sept. 12: Lena Bloss, E. E. Butts, D. W. Burdick, Mrs. Mary H. Denison,
William M. Falls, Battrussajtus Snidor, Emory Woodmansee. Persons calling for
same please say "advertised."
The shops are all shut down
to-day to give the men an opportunity to hear Gov. Flower.
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Carpenter
of Cayuga-st. entertained friends from Cortland Sunday.
The pay car passed through
here this morning.
Quite a crowd collected at the
Homer depot this morning to see the governor.
J. K. Stowe's Uncle Tom's
Cabin Co. arrived this morning and gave their parade a little before noon. This
afternoon they played at the county fair. A free concert will be given this
evening in front of the opera house. This company is one of the best companies
representing Uncle Tom, and Homer people should not fail to hear him.
A few Homerites left to attend
the state fair in Syracuse this morning.
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| Roswell P. Flower. |
SPENDS THE DAY IN CORTLAND AND SPEAKS
FREQUENTLY.
A Vast Concourse Greets Him at the Station—Brilliant Military and
Civil Parade—Visit to the Normal School—Elaborate Luncheon at
Secretary Mager's.
To-day has been a red letter
day in the history of Cortland, for the place is honored by the presence of His
Excellency, Governor Roswell P. Flower, who arrived in Cortland on the 10
o'clock train from Syracuse.
Promptly at 9: 15 o'clock this
morning the Cortland City band, Forty-Fifth Separate Co. N. G. S. N. Y. and the Cortland fire department marched to
Court-st. The Homer fire department arrived on the 9 o'clock car and the line
was formed, the right resting on Church-st., and marched to the D., L. & W.
station. The fire departments drew up on each side of the street and awaited
the arrival of the distinguished guest. The railroad station was one complete
mass of people, all anxious for a glimpse of the chief executive of the Empire
state. As the vestibule train slowly made its way down through the waiting
crowd and came to a stand, Gov. Flower and Commissioner of Agriculture Schraub
stepped down from the parlor car and were warmly greeted by prominent citizens
of Cortland, regardless of party. They were quickly escorted to the waiting
carriages and the procession, which was made up as follows, started on its way:
Cortland City band.
Forty-fifth Separate Co.. N.
G. S. N. Y.
Carriage containing Gov.
Flower, Commissioner Schraub, B. B Jones, Hugh Duffey and Hugh Duffey, Jr.
Carriage containing W. H.
Clark, chairman, John W. Suggett,
secretary, L. J. Fitzgerald, treasurer, and O. U. Kellogg and T. H. Wickwire of
the local board of the Normal school and Sheriff Charles E. Remick of Madison
county.
Carriage containing President
Harrison Wells and Secretary G. J. Mager of the Agricultural society and Judge
J. E. Eggleston.
Chief and Board of Engineers
Homer Fire Department.
Chief and Board of Engineers
Cortland Fire Department.
Homer Fire Department.
Protective Police, No. 1.
Tioughnioga Hose. No. 2.
Tempest Hose, No. 3.
Hose, No. 4.
Orient H. & L. Co.
Cortland Fire Department.
Water Witch Steamer and Hose
Co.
Orris Hose Co.
Excelsior H. & L. Co.
Emerald Hose Co.
Protective Police.
Cortland Martial band.
Hitchcock Hose Co.
The line of march was that
which has has been previously printed in The STANDARD. When the line reached
the Normal school grounds on Church-st., those who were in the carriages
alighted and entered the building. They were met and cordially received by
Principal F. J. Cheney, who after a few minutes of informal conversation in the
office escorted the party to the primary and intermediate departments, which were
assembled: The governor spoke briefly and happily in each room, and then the
company proceeded to Normal hall, where the entire Normal department was
gathered. At the back of the rostrum hung a framed portrait of Gov. Flower,
about which several flags were gracefully looped, and sprays of mountain ash
with the red berries were fastened in the folds, and upon the chandeliers.
As the distinguished guests
entered the hall and were escorted to the rostrum the entire assembly stood.
Gov. Flower was introduced to the school by the chairman of the local board,
Mr. Wm. H. Clark, who said that about two years ago the superintendent of
public instruction of the state of Colorado had occasion to visit the Cortland
Normal and he then expressed himself as being in the most dismal, gloomy and
poorly lighted school building it was ever his fortune to enter. For the
present well-lighted, conveniently arranged and well-equipped building the
school and the citizens were indebted to the present governor of this state and
to his predecessor, for their signatures to the appropriation bills and it was
his pleasant duty to introduce to the school the governor of the Empire state,
His Excellency, Hon. Roswell P. Flower.
Gov. Flower was greeted with
the Chautauqua salute—waving of a white handkerchief in each hand—and by
prolonged applause. The governor's remarks were earnest, practical and timely,
and were highly appreciated by the students. Lack of space forbids their
publication to-day, but we shall endeavor to print them to-morrow.
After the close of the remarks
the guests looked the building over while recitations proceeded as usual. The school
was excused from attendance this afternoon and attended the fair, listening to
the address of Governor Flower at the fair grounds. All the students were
admitted free.
After leaving the Normal building
the party was driven to the residence of Mr. Hugh Duffey, where they remained
until it was time to go to the home of Secretary Mager for the luncheon at
noon. About 12 o'clock the guests who
had been invited gathered at Mr. Mager's house, 26 Lincoln-ave., where at 12:10
the governor's party arrived. All were cordially received by Mr. and Mrs. Mager,
and a few minutes were spent informally in the parlors, and then the guests
were invited into the dining-room and library where three large tables were
beautifully spread. The rooms were darkened and the gas lighted, and the effect
of the artificial light upon [dining] glass was very pretty.
The menu, which was a most
elaborate one and which was elegantly served, was as follows:
Blue point oysters, with lemon
and wafers.
Clam Chowder,
With cracker and butternut
pickles.
Cold turkey with wine jelly.
Cold ham with egg.
Chicken salpicon with tomato
sauce.
Browned potato croquettes.
Biscuit and butter.
Coffee au lait.
Iced olives, pickles,
relishes.
Champagne sherbet.
Chicken salad with
zephyrettes.
Lobster and lettuce.
Charlotte russe.
Cake—Almond, walnut,
chocolate, pound, coconut and fig,
vanities, orange drops and crullies.
French chocolate.
Congealed tropical fruits.
Salted almonds and bon bons.
The following were the guests:
His Excellency Roswell P. Flower, Hon. Fred C. Schrant of Lowville, N. Y., J. J. Murray of Homer, Sheriff Charles E.
Remick of Madison county, and the following of Cortland: Judge J. E. Eggleston,
Hugh Duffey, O. U.. Kellogg, Wm. H. Clark, B. B. Jones, Wesley Hooker,
C. F. Wickwire, T. H. Wickwire, L. J. Fitzgerald, B. A. Benedict, Alex Mahan,
W. S. Copeland, Fitz Boynton, H. R. Rouse, Harrison Wells, Albert Allen, C. P.
Walrad, Dr. H. T. Dana, Ernest M. Hulbert, A. P. Smith, J. D. F. Woolston, Dr.
F. J. Cheney, Delos Bauder, Rev. W. B. Clarke, W. E. Powers, R. H. Beard, S. S.
Knox, N. Jay Peck, Chas. H. Price, F. E. Plumb, D. C. Smith, D. H. Bingham, A.
S. Burgess, E. D. Blodgett.
Nearly an hour was occupied at
the luncheon, and the time was greatly enjoyed by all. The governor is an
excellent story-teller and each story has a point. There were also others
present similarly gifted and many of the hits back and forth provoked the
merriest laughter. Perhaps no event in years that has occurred in Cortland has
been more delightful than this luncheon given by Mr. and Mrs. Mager.
About the time the last course
had been finished the City band was heard outside and soon after the guests
took their departure, the governor going to the fair grounds, under the same
escort as that which attended him from the station in the morning. A tremendous
crowd was there assembled to do honor to the chief executive of the state, in
fact the grounds were simply packed. Judge Eggleston called the assemblage to
order at 2:15 and briefly introduced the governor. The applause was deafening as
the governor arose to speak. His address will be published, in The STANDARD to-morrow.
The bicycle races also formed a large attraction. Notwithstanding the
threatening weather the rain has held off and this fair is the most notable in
years in Cortland county.
The Emerald Hose Co., escorted
by the Cortland City band, go to Mr. Hugh Duffey's about 5 o'clock this afternoon
to serenade Gov. Flower.
The governor leaves to-night
for Sandy Hill, via Binghamton and Albany, where he is to speak to-morrow, and
to-morrow night he must get back to Syracuse to attend the State fair.
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