MAHAN'S TWENTY-FIRST MUSIC FESTIVAL.

Mme. Lillian Blauvelt.

Giuseppe Campanari.

Ede Remenyi.

Cortland Opera House on Groton Avenue.

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, June 14, 1895.

MAHAN'S MUSIC FESTIVAL.

   Mahan's 21st Music Festival, which closed last Friday evening, was without doubt the best one ever given in Cortland. The Choir was large, and of excellent material, as evinced by the masterly manner in which the choruses were rendered, and particularly Haydn's Creation, which was given most creditably on the last evening, the solos being sung very acceptably by Mme. Blauvelt, Mr. Jas. Walsh, Mr. T. H. Doud.

   Mme. Blauvelt fully sustained her great reputation as one of the greatest concert singers of the present day, and her appearance at each of the three concerts at which she sang won her unstinted applause. The Misses Keyes have made much improvement since their last appearance here, and their solo as well as duet numbers were exceptionally fine.

   Much was expected of Campanari, but few were prepared for such a grand revelation in vocalization as was given by him on his two appearances Thursday last, his full rich baritone voice, and fine method won him instant recognition as by far the best baritone that has ever sung here.

   What can we say of Remenyi that can come anywhere near describing the wonderful performance of the wizard of the bow, for it was indeed marvelous, indescribable, and won him a perfect ovation on both the evenings of his appearance. Miss Katharine Ray Colvin sang one number on the program Friday afternoon in true artistic style, and won much favor as usual. Miss Barrett also sang very acceptably on Thursday afternoon. Miss Vera Seibert and Miss Susie Tompkins each played a violin solo very creditably indeed, and Mr. Darby's Symphony Orchestra became extremely popular, and deservedly so, from their first appearance to the end.

   Mr. Caryl Florio distinguished himself in his solo work as well as an accompanist, and fully sustained the great reputation which had preceded him, and the magnificent Decker Brother's Concert Grand Piano which he had selected for his use at the festival, under his skillful hands easily took the place of the usual piano and orchestra necessary to accompany the choir.

   The festival concerts were distinguished by large audiences on each of the four occasions, and was in all respects a grand success. Dr. H. R. Palmer is entitled to much of the credit for the success of the festival. He conducted with his usual grace and skill.

CONDEMN BICYCLE RIDING.

Woman's Rescue League Claims it Turns Girls Toward Immoral Lives.

   BOSTOM, Mass., June 10.—The Woman's Rescue league of this city has adopted resolutions declaring that the bicycle woman and the coming "manish women" are productive of "much harm and no real good to the industrial and self-supporting woman, who create eighty per cent of the wealth in all the light manufacturing industries in this country, and that these women are entitled to political recognition by our law makers because they help create the wealth of the nation, while the sporting woman, the 'manish woman,' and the 'bicycle woman' bring disgrace on the true womanly woman."

   The league condemns bicycle riding by young girls and women for these reasons: thirty per cent of the 'fast girls' that have come to the Rescue league for aid, were bicycle riders at one time. It is resolved that since the closing up of the houses of ill repute in Boston, the sporting girls are taking to bicycle riding because they can better ply their vocation on account of the opportunities given them as "cyclists."

   An appeal is made to the prominent clergy of the United States for the suppression of bicycle riding by young girls on account of its tendency to encourage immorality. The league further condemns the coming "manish woman" as a creature entirely useless and an unnecessary evil in this country, which should not be tolerated or encouraged.

The E. & C. N. Y. Railroad.

   There are no new developments in the project for the building of the E. & C. N. Y. railroad except that engineer R. W. Jones will be here on Monday next to finish up some of the details and to lay out connections with the track of the E. C. & N. A letter received from Mr. Bundy yesterday is full of encouragement to the friends of the project and it is believed that work will be commenced in earnest in a few days.

R., W. & O. Sunday Trains and Rates.

   Commencing Sunday, June 16th, the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad will put on its usual Sunday excursion trains, which are run every summer, and will sell round trip tickets at reduced rates on Sundays, to Three River Point, Fulton, Oswego, Syracuse, Ontario Beach, Windsor Beach, Rochester, Niagara Falls, Trenton Falls, Clayton, Alexandria Bay, and all principal resorts in the Thousand Island region.

   The excursion tickets to the Thousand Islands include a trip to Clayton and return by rail, a trip on the steamer, and the Fifty Mile Ramble, or Tour of the Thousand Islands on Sunday afternoon. They also include a first-class luncheon on the steamer, affording one of the cheapest and most delightful trips in America. For tickets and information, apply to all R., W. & O. ticket agents.

   The Convention of the Master Mechanics and Master Car Builders of America is now in session at Alexandria Bay, and all the Principal inventors and supply men have arranged an exhibit of mechanical appliances and patent devises used in the operation of a railroad, and many new inventions, which is probably the greatest exhibition this country has ever seen. All persons who go on the excursion Sunday, to Alexandria Bay, can view this exhibition at Alexandria Bay without charge.

Fire In Homer.

   About 10 o'clock Wednesday evening two barns, one of them a large one on the Dalrymple farm, located on the hill about 1 1/2 miles west of Homer village, were discovered to be on fire. The barns contained 140 tons of hay which was consumed with the buildings. Insurance $2,500. It is believed that the fire was of incendiary origin as no one lived in the house. The farm is owned by Col. Geo. N. Crouse of Syracuse and was managed by C. M. Armstrong, who lives in a house at the foot of the hill and some distance from the farm buildings. The insurance will not cover the loss by several hundred dollars.

Photo from Grip's Historical Souvenir of Cortland.

Another Coal Yard.

   Mr. John C. Seager has purchased land on the north side of the E. C. & N. railway fronting South Main-st. and has commenced the erection of a large coal dump thereon. The trestle is to be of iron and steel and the entire structure will be nearly forty rods in length. The iron and steel used in its construction will be furnished by the Groton Bridge Co., and Pittsburg parties. Mr. Seager will sell coal, wood, feed, builder's supplies of all kinds, etc. Mr. D. G. Corwin has the contract for the erection of the building which is to be ready for business in about six weeks.

NEIGHBORING COUNTIES.

   TOMPKINS. —Thus far this year the Groton Bridge & Manufacturing Co. have received 167 contracts for bridges.

   James Brooks, of North Lansing, while working in the field one day last week, found a coin the date on which is 1763.

   The annual meeting of the Alumni Association of the Groton Union school will be held Friday evening, June 28th.

   Under the new apportionment Chemung, Tompkins and Schuyler counties constitute the 40th senatorial district. A senator will be elected this fall to serve three years.

   The following have been elected directors of the Etna Butter and Cheese company: E. G. Hanford, Theodore Stickles, Bradford Snyder, Isaac Van Tyne, Omar K. Rhodes.

   While Oscar Snyder, of Ellis Hollow, was assisting in drriving a well Friday he was struck on the head with a maul, and very seriously injured. He at once became unconscious and has remained in that condition up to this afternoon.

   Last week Tuesday, A. Schofield's hen house in Groton got on fire from lamps used in running an incubator. The incubator was ruined, the building partly burned and about sixty hens were killed by the heat and smoke. There was no one about the premises when the fire broke out.

   The board of supervisors held a special session Tuesday afternoon. The business to be considered is in relation to the present hospital in connection with the county house at Jacksonville. The law requires the hospital to be of brick material and provided with fire escapes, etc. At present the hospital is in the old wooden building and the inmates would not stand the slightest chance of escape in case of fire.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.

   In the allegorical language of the Albany Argus: "It was chilly about the time the legislature adjourned. The mercury looked up at the Republican tax rate, panted hopelessly and sneaked back down the tube."

   Supt. Aldridge is being thoroughly and properly criticized by the Civil Service Commissioners for removing competent officials and appointing republican heelers to their places in total disregard of the civil service rules.

   The President has promoted Attorney General Olney to the office of Secretary of State, made vacant by the death of Hon. W. Q. Gresham. Hon. Judson Harmon, one of the ablest lawyers in Cincinnati, O., has been appointed to fill the place made vacant by the promotion of Mr. Olney.

   A young lady of Montana, who is a lawyer, was a candidate for Attorney General of that state last fall, but was defeated by a mere man. A few days since she married the man who was elected. She has succeeded in turning defeat into victory and will probably be the Attorney General of that state after all.

   The new constitution of this state makes Cortland, Broome and Tioga constitute the 38th Senatorial district and the senator elected this fall will hold office for three years. After this term the senators will be elected for two years only. Some of Cortland's republican statesmen are already wondering if Broome and Tioga will be satisfied to be the tails to Cortland's kite.

   Ex President Harrison is reported to have refused a $10,000 retainer from the Liquor League to contest the constitutionality of the Nicholson Temperance law of Indiana, on the ground that he could not conscientiously lend his aid to have a law declared unconstitutional which he regarded as a law in favor of better morals and a restraint upon the liquor traffic. Of course there is no presidential bee buzzing in grandfather's hat.

   The venerable Bishop Doane of Albany, in a recent address before a class of young women graduates, sailed into the women's rights [movement] and handled them without gloves. He believes that these strong-minded people have mistaken their mission and that if women were allowed to vote it would be detrimental to them. He used some strong and convincing arguments that evidently pleased all but the strong-minded women and their followers, who are talking back. The bishop has the best of the argument however, and will stand his ground.

   The republican politicians of Cortland are already beginning to lay wires to capture the republican county conventions. There are candidates galore for every office and the different factions are endeavoring to form combinations that will stick. The Cortland republicans don't propose to be outwitted this time by the county farmers as they were last fall. They say that one "Dairy Convention" is all they can stand for a term of years to come. The other towns may possibly be heard from yet. Their great success in "scooping" the Cortland boys last year has given them lots of courage and we understand that there is a strong disposition manifested among the rural people to repeat the dose. They can do it if they please and we presume they will try.

   The Republican State Committee has seen fit to issue an address to the people. A labored attempt is made to explain why the tax rate is so much higher this year than ever before but the explanation does not explain. The fact remains that farmers and laboring men will have to hustle from this time until the tax-gatherer comes around to be prepared for him. The blame belongs to the republican party and its managers cannot shift the responsibility by any sort of special pleading. The tax rate should have been lower this year than last and the Republican State Committee recognizes this fact or it would not have deemed an explanation necessary. Republican reform comes very high, and the people of this state will undoubtedly fight shy of further experiments of the same sort.

HERE AND THERE.

   Tully Lake Park will be open to the public June 20.

   Mr. Geo, Frazier is running the Homer steam laundry.

   McGrawville proposes to celebrate the ever glorious Fourth.

   Messrs. G. J. Mager & Co. have a new advertisement on our fourth page.

   The blanket ballots used at the next election will be 15x18 inches in size.

   The new highway around McGrawville hill is being graded and put in shape for travel.

   Engraved wedding stationery supplied on short notice and at low prices at the DEMOCRAT job rooms.

   Emerald Hose Co. has organized a running team and expects to capture some of the prizes at the coming fire tournaments.

   Sunday morning while Mrs. Sarah Jenkins of Maple-ave. was cleaning a garment with benzine, the liquid caught fire from a hot flat iron and burned her right hand severely.

   Tramps are said to be raiding hen roosts in the east part of the town. They are also said to be imprudent and insulting to residents. It would be a good place for policemen.

   Charles T. Shaft of Co. A., Twenty-fourth Regt., N. Y. Vols., has through his attorney, Maggie Peak, succeeded in getting his pension increased from $8 to $12 per month.

   Twenty members of the C. A. A. rode to Higginsville on their bicycles last Tuesday evening and partook of supper at W. S. Freer's. They report a fine run, an excellent supper and an all round good time.

   There is some difference of opinion existing in the minds of several Cortland sports as to whether Fred Hilligus or E. S. Matthewson is the fastest sprinter. They propose to settle the much mooted question in a 100 yard dash on the fair grounds on Tuesday afternoon, June 18.

   Bert Bosworth, who has conducted the night cafe at the corner of Main and Railroad-sts., for E. Hamil of Lynn, Mass. for some months past, put a new cafe on the corner last Saturday evening and is running the business on his own hook. The palace cafe has been shipped to Owego and will be in charge of Mr. A. W. Bosworth of Blodgett Mills.

   The Cortland & Homer Traction Co. has been grading the highways along its track and the streets will soon be in better condition than they have been for years past. In many places the streets have been made wider so as to give a good wide road for teams on either side of the track. Sound gravel has been used for grading and the entire job is being performed in a very workmanlike manner.

   Mahan's Music Festival, held in the opera house last week, attracted a large number of people from out of town. The concerts were largely attended and the program for each one was magnificent. The artists who appeared were all stars of the first magnitude and the music was of the very best. These festivals are becoming a regular annual Cortland institution and music loving people enjoy them most heartily. The twenty-first festival was a grand success.

   Horace Scott and John Coye have purchased the Taber house in DeRuyter and took possession on Tuesday last.

   J. N. Dean, successor to James S. Squires, has a new advertisement on this page that will be interesting to all householders.

   Dobbins Brothers of Homer paid the Traction company $1200 for the rails and old iron taken up by the Traction company when they rebuilt their track.

   W. S. Freer will give an Independence [Day] party at his hall in Higginsville on Wednesday evening, July 3rd. Music by Palmer & Guier's full orchestra. Bill $1.25

   Ex-Sheriff Harlow G. Borthwick of this place has purchased the Central Hotel in Homer kept by John Doyle for several years past. "Harl" has had several years' successful experience in entertaining unwilling guests, but he now hopes to welcome a better class of visitors. He has lots of friends who will make sure to give him a call when in Homer. Mr. Borthwick has taken possession.

   Buell's Saturday Review is the latest candidate for the favor of newspaper readers in this county. It is edited by Clayton Buell, formerly editor of the Cortland News, and is printed in New York. It made its first appearance last Saturday and that number contained sixteen pages, mostly of well selected reading matter. Two pages were reserved for local and editorial comment. It is a republican journal and will undoubtedly make an effort to rival if not supplant the Standard in the affections of the party.

   Last winter a law was enacted making it the duty of the coroner to investigate the cause of fires upon the petition of three citizens. On the petition of D. F. Wallace, D. W. Van Hoesen and C. W. Collins, Coroner Bradford of Homer summoned a jury last Thursday and commenced investigating the cause of the fire in the chair factory on the night of June 4th. The court of inquiry was held in the grand jury room at the court house. Several witnesses were sworn and the investigation lasted two days. The jury found that the origin of the fire was unknown to them.