GREAT CYCLE SHOWS AT NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, AND MRS. PHELPS RELEASED

E. J. Pennington's motorcycle.

E. J. Pennington's Victoria model.

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, January 17, 1895.

GREAT CYCLE SHOWS.

THE MOTOR CREATED A SENSATION AT CHICAGO.

Extensive Preparations for the International Exhibition at New York Next Week.

   The chief topic of conversation among wheelmen at present is the International cycle show, which opens at New York, Saturday, January 19 and continues all next week. The Hitchcock Manufacturing Co. has arranged for space in which to show their fine wheels.

   As at the Chicago exhibition the motor cycle, now being manufactured by the Hitchcock company, will undoubtedly prove the principal attraction. In addition to the styles of wheels shown at the Chicago show, the company will take with them a sample of a Victoria.

   The Motor Cycle Co. have appointed A. G Spaulding the special agent for the motor cycles and about the 1st of February the Motor Cycle company will ship a complete line of wheels to their Chicago office. The firm have made arrangements so that the machines will be running and any one who wishes to take a ride may do so. If the weather is not suitable for running them outside there will be provided a hall, where they will be run at all hours of the day.

   Mr. Harry C. Tyler was the first man to purchase a motor cycle for a pacemaker. Mr. E. J. Pennington, the inventor of the motor cycle, has designed a special shield for Mr. Tyler and as the motor cycle has the capacity of making any speed desirable some wonderful record-breaking is looked for.

   The Motor Cycle Co. have just closed a contract with Thomas Kane & Co. of Chicago, the well-known boat builders, to use the same engine which drives the motor cycle for driving all kinds of boats. Prices on boats fitted with the motors will be furnished by applying to the latter company.

   The Wheel and Cycling Trade Review in an editorial states: "We understand from reliable sources that the motor cycle has been brought to such a degree of perfection that it ought to be one of the features of the New York show. The feature of the motor cycle is that it is run inexpensively by oil for a distance of 200 miles, at a rate, if necessary, of thirty miles an hour, and one of the charms is that the cyclist may pedal or not as he sees fit. We have not yet had an opportunity to make a practical tear, and therefore we do not know whether there are any drawbacks either in construction, application of power, in steering, or in wear and tear to the motor cycle. Should this company or another concern produce a motor cycle with the qualities attributed to this machine, it will become a very valuable touring vehicle. It will never replace the present type of bicycle, but it will become a favorite means of recreation and of traveling with those who are naturally unconditioned to ride the present form of wheel. The cycling world should await the appearance of the motor cycle with extreme interest."

   We will state that the motor cycle has been thoroughly tested in Cortland and as yet there have not been found any drawbacks either in construction, application of power, in steering, or in wear and tear of the machine.

   There was no question at the Chicago show but that the motor cycles were the chief attraction. Their space was located in the gallery and at that point the crowd was so great that one day the gallery settled about six inches. The crowd had to be cleared from this place till it could be propped up and new supports could be put under, which took a number of hours. Thousands of people coming from a distance stated that they came for no other purpose than that they might see and examine the motor cycles.

   Mr. Pennington told a STANDARD reporter that he did three times the business that he anticipated or for which he had made preparation. Nearly all of the Cortland manufacturers and wheelmen, who attend the New York show, leave on the 11:02 train Friday night.

                         LADIES' LITERARY CLUB.

   "Women's Wit and Wisdom" the Subject of the Meeting.

   The Ladies' Literary club held a meeting of unusual interest yesterday afternoon at the beautiful new home of Mrs. F. J. Cheney on Church-st. Varying from the general outline of the year, American men of letters—the time was devoted to "Women's Wit and Wisdom," the arrangement of the program being appropriately suggestive:

   W-omen in Journalism.

   O-riginal Poem.

   M-usic.

   E-ditorials.

   N-ereides.

   The principal paper of the afternoon was presented by Mrs. C. P. Walrad who reviewed prominent American women of journalistic attainments, both past and present.

   A marked feature of the program was an original poem written by Miss Minerva Adams. The theme was suggested by the declining physical and mental activities of Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe who now seems only waiting to join the illustrious dead of our old schools of American authors. The poem was characterized by extreme delicacy and sensitiveness and showed true poetic feeling

   At the close of an intermission mysteries behind closed curtains were revealed and a pretty scene flavoring [sic] of the Nereides was enacted.

   The meeting closed with an enjoyable pastime among literary bric-a-brac prepared by Mrs. E. Mudge. The next meeting of the club will be held with Mrs. E. B. Nash on Wednesday, Jan. 30.

GRAND JURY REPORTS.

MURRAY AND RITTENHOUSE ARE INDICTED FOB BURGLARY.

Mrs. Phelps Not Indicted and is Discharged—Royal E. Every Also Discharged.

   Judge Forbes arrived from Canastota at 3:17 this afternoon and reconvened court. The grand jury made its report. Indictments were found against Hiram McKay and Ernest Rittenhouse for burglary in the third degree. Both pleaded not guilty and their bail was fixed at $500. No indictment was found against Mrs. Phelps and James Dougherty, her attorney, at once applied to the judge for her discharge which application was granted. No indictment was found against Royal E. Every who was charged with being accessory to the Fair store robbery and James Dougherty, his attorney, applied for his release which application was granted. Michael Callahan, indicted for larceny in November, 1886, in stealing horses the previous February, was called up and pleaded not guilty, His case was sent to the sessions for trial, and bail was fixed at $500. The grand jury was then discharged and court adjourned.

SUPPER AT MCLEAN.

A Fine Sleighride, a Dance and Home Again.

   Eight Cortland gentlemen and their wives enjoyed a ride to McLean last night in one of Mr. Delevan's commodious and comfortable sleighs. They left Cortland at 5:30 and at about 7 o'clock sat down to a sumptuous supper at the favorite Elm Tree House. A little later F. A. Mangang and two other members of his well-known orchestra appeared on the scene and a couple of hours were spent in dancing. After a rest for cooling off the start was made for home and Cortland was reached at about 1 o'clock. The party consisted of Mr. and Mrs. F. Daehler, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Schermerhorn, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Hulbert, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Lane, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Nourse and Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Woodworth.

House Warming on Gee Hill.

   The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hutchings at Gee Hill was besieged by about eighty of their friends and neighbors on Tuesday evening who came to show their appreciation of friendship and wish them many happy years in the new home which they have built. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchings were surprised, but readily assumed the parts of most hospitable host and hostess.

   At about 11 o'clock ample refreshments were served at which time, while Mr. and Mrs. Hutchings were seated in chairs chosen for the occasion, Mr. Jameson in fitting remarks presented them with those same chairs to act as supports for their declining years. Mr. Hutchings in behalf of his wife and himself heartily thanked the givers. Then [games] and visiting were resumed until the morning hours when with many good wishes the old friends parted for their separate homes.

   Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Hollenbeck, Mr. and Mrs. Dell McKinney, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Edsall, Mr. and Mrs. V. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Trapp, Mr. and Mrs. Alanson Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Givens, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Givens, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jameson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hutchings, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yaples, Mr. and Mrs. German Nye, Mrs. Jane Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. LaMont, Mr. and Mrs. Harrie Trapp, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Trapp, Mr. and Mrs. John Mullen, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Manning, Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Hutchings, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. McLean, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Watrous, Misses Nellie Nye, Nellie Hickman, Lillian Jameson, Mamie Yaples, Blanch Edsall, Carrie Mespeth, May Mullen, Ellen Givens, Anna Trapp, Eva McLean, Gracie Johnson, Messrs. Bailie McKinney, Henry Watrous, Lee Trapp, James Mullen, Owen Jameson, Harry Givens, Fred and John Yaples, Ernest Johnson, Jay Lacy, Wm. Olmstead, Fred Rulison, Alexander Johnson, Allen Moore, Messrs. Fred and Bert Yaples and Clarence Givens.

BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Fred Wickwire and His Young Friends Spend a Merry Evening.

   Yesterday was the twelfth birthday of Master Fred Wickwire and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wickwire, invited a number of his friends to assist him in celebrating. The young man was completely surprised, but he was not more so than his friends when they discovered that it was his birthday.

   From 7 o'clock till nearly 11 the young people danced and the elegant home was a scene of great merriment. At 9 o'clock the guests were invited to the dining hall, where elaborate refreshments were served.

   Those present were Misses Olive and Cora Edgcomb, Jennie and Wilhelmina Newkirk, Hattie Benedict, Bessie Greenman, Flora Brown, Susie Tompkins, Matie Whiteson and Helen Straat and Masters Rob and Ted Brewer, Donald and Fred Case, Ward and Jere Wickwire, Ned Butler and Ned Boynton.

The Freer House at Higginsville, N. Y. was famous for its springboard dance floor.

BREVITIES.

   —An adjourned meeting of the C. A. A. will he held to-morrow evening.

   —The new power house was connected with the telephone exchange yesterday.

   —About twenty-five members of Lincoln lodge made Harmony lodge a very pleasant visit last evening.

   —The Alpha Chautauqua circle will meet with Mrs. F. J. Doubleday, 44 Port Watson-st., Monday evening, Jan. 21.

    —Mr. H. F. Benton this morning told a STANDARD reporter that all of the American glass factories would shut down Feb. 1 to set up prices.

   —Supervisor R. Bruce Smith requests us to say that any citizen of the town of Cortlandville who would like a copy of the proceedings of the board of supervisors for 1894 can obtain one on application at the First National bank of Cortland.

   —Mr. Delevan is kept very busy these nights with sleighrides by old and young to the numerous places about Cortland. Last night he sent three teams with sixty people to Higginsville for the Merry Bachelors' party, and a fourth team with sixteen people to McLean.

   —The subject to be considered at the Presbyterian prayer-meeting tonight will be the Sunday school. All persons connected with the school are specially urged to be present. The meeting will begin half an hour earlier than usual, at 7 o'clock, on account of the concert for the Y. M.C. A. at the Congregational church.

   —About thirty couples attended the Merry Bachelors' dance at Higginsville last evening. McDermott's orchestra never played better and the spring floor never proved more fascinating than on this occasion. It was 4 o'clock this morning before the merry crowd returned. The supper which Landlord Freer served at midnight was unusually fine.

   —The shrewdest merchants here and elsewhere are at this season putting more money into advertising that at any other. There is no time of the year when advertising is actually needed and actually pays the advertiser as well as now. If any advertiser has never tried it, he should do so at once, making careful comparison of the results with former years.—Binghamton Herald.