HEARD NIAGARA'S ROAR

Levi P. Morton.

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, May 8, 1896.

HEARD NIAGARA'S ROAR.

OPENING OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL EXPOSITION.

Gov. Morton Present—He Presses the Button and Electricity Does the Rest—Niagara Power Turned On.

   NEW YORK, May 4.—The national electrical exposition was formally opened tonight in the Grand Central palace. The exposition is held in connection with the nineteenth annual convention of the Electric Light association. There were delegates from over 10,000 electric light plants in the United States. The aggregate investment in these plants is $750,000,000.

   The news that Governor Morton would attend the ceremony was sufficient to attract an immense crowd of people. Governor Morton arrived at the Grand Central palace at 8:15 o'clock and his appearance was a signal for an outburst of cheering.

   The introductory speech was made by C. H Wilmerding, president of the National Electric Light association, who introduced Mayor Wurster of Brooklyn, as chairman of the meeting. Mr. Wurster made a strong speech in which he said that to-night for the first time the power of electricity would be transmitted a distance of 462 miles and an electric spark generated at Niagara Falls would set in motion the machinery of the exposition.

   At the conclusion of his remarks the chairman introduced Ex-Senator Commodore Perry Vedder, who made an address on the "Electric Era." Governor Morton was next introduced. He was received with the greatest enthusiasm. He said:

   "I feel honored by the invitation which you have extended to me to release the electric current generated by the power of the great cataract at Niagara, and in accordance with your wishes, I now declare the exposition duly opened."

   Governor Morton then pressed the golden key which was to cause artillery salutes simultaneously at San Francisco, New Orleans, St. Paul and Augusta, Me. A few minutes after the Governor pressed the key, telegraphic messages were received stating that the cannons had been fired.

   Perhaps the most interesting feature of the exposition was the demonstration of the power generated by Niagara Falls. The current turned [on] a model of the power plant in the building, and by putting a receiver to the ear, the visitors were able to distinctly hear the roar of the great cataract 462 miles away.

Cortland County Men Win Prizes.

   Messrs. H. D. Watson of Texas Valley, and F. M. Miller of Marathon, were on Thursday, April 30th, awarded the second and third prizes of $100 and $50 respectively with the degree of M. D., as a result of examinations held at the University of the City of New York. They are also among the five members to receive the the highest honors and are allowed to compete for position of two years service as resident staff at Bellevue Hospital. Mr. Miller has already received an appointment to Kings County Hospital, the largest in Brooklyn, but has resigned that position in order to compete for Bellevue. Both of these gentlemen have many friends here in Cortland and are well known as industrious students who have earned the success attained. The DEMOCRAT extends congratulations.

Examination for West Point.

   A competitive examination for the nomination of a cadet for admission to

West Point from the twenty eighth Congressional district will be held in Auburn on the 23d day of this month. The following qualifications are required by the war department.

   The age for the admission of cadets to the academy is between seventeen and twenty-two years. Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease or infirmity which may render them unfit for military service. They must be well versed in reading, in writing, including [in] orthography, in arithmetic, and have a knowledge of the elements of English grammar, of descriptive geography (particularly our own country) and of the history of the United States. The candidate must be a bona fide resident of this district.

Clarissa Ladd Baker.

   Clarissa Ladd Baker, widow of the late Horace Baker, was born in Groton July 19, 1811, and lived there until her marriage. Her husband was the founder of the ferkin factory at McLean and that was her home until moving to Cortland where she has resided for the past forty years. Her death last Saturday at the home of her grand-daughter, Mrs. J. H. Wallace, was due to no disease, but a general breaking down from old age. She retained all her faculties to the last. Mrs. Baker possessed a very amiable disposition which had endeared her to her family and a very large circle of friends. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Ophelia Hotchkiss and Mrs. E. D. Phillips of Cortland, and Mrs. Mary A. Luce of Syracuse. Rev. H. W. Carr of the Universalist church conducted the funeral services and burial was in the Rural cemetery.

FROM EVERYWHERE.

   The rush of Italians to America is to escape conscription in the army for Africa.

   The House passed the bankruptcy bill Saturday afternoon by a nearly two thirds vote.

   Col. Fred Grant has been reappointed Police Commissioner for six years in New York city.

   More than a million dollars for liquor tax certificates were paid in New York city last Friday.

   Boston is to have the longest paved street of any city in the world, Washington-st., which is seventeen and one-half miles in length.

   It is said Chicago has declined from 75,000 to 50,000 in population during the past year, owing to dullness in business and manufacturing.

   A dispatch from London says the late Baron Hirsh left the Prince of Wales $5,000,000 by will. He had frequently loaned the Prince money.

   It is proposed to compel bicyclists in Syracuse to pay a license fee, to carry lanterns or bells at night and not to ride faster than seven miles an hour.

   The Lehigh Valley's new flyer is to be named "The Black Diamond Express." About 30,000 names were sent in, fifteen persons suggesting the one adopted.

   "Mouna Loa" in Honolulu is in active eruption and lava is thrown 4,000 feet in air, and the light is seen at Lahama, 180 miles away. The sight is terrific and grand.

   The report that Li Hung Chang is carrying his coffin with him on his trip to Moscow is entirely credible, as the Chinese are particular as to the mode and place of their burial.

   The Syracuse Courier is offering a free European tour, covering a period of nine weeks, to the most popular school teacher in Central New York. The trip will be first class in all respects, and will take in London, Paris, Strasburg, parts of Holland and many other points ending with three weeks at Lucerne. A lively contest is on to see who will be the fortunate one.

   Geneva taxpayers, tired of putting up some $2,000 per year for hydrant rentals, have voted for municipal ownership of waterworks and will buy the old plant or put in a new one. She will also construct a system of sewers at an outlay of some $80,000.

   Henry A. Cooper of Auburn is eight feet and six inches tall in his stocking feet, and is said to be undoubtedly the tallest man in the world. He is 35 years old and weighs 375 pounds. He is still growing, and at one time while ill with fever grew 20 inches in 22 weeks.

   Bishop Ludden has "posted" notices on the doors of the Catholic church and parochial residence in Camillus, commanding Father O'Sullivan to deliver up the keys thereof. Dr. O'Sullivan says it is now impossible to move out of the parsonage, as he has a relative there who is dangerously ill.

   Charles Fenton, a hotel proprietor on Beaver river in the Adirondacks, writes the fish, game and forest commission that probably 200 deer have been killed in the woods by hounds in the past three weeks. A large number of dogs were lost by owners during the last hounding season. They are running wild, and are as ferocious as wolves and cannot be overtaken. Forty carcasses of mangled deer are near his place as evidence of the work of the dogs.

   W. Waldorf Astor's daily income is $23,277, J. D. Rockefeller's $29,853, Cornelius Vanderbilt's $11,090, W. K. Vanderbilt's $10,307, and the Goulds' $21,068.

HERE AND THERE.

   W. J. Perkins advertises his paints on this page.

   Burgess, the clothier, has a new advertisement on our last page.

   The trolley cars run to the [Traction Co.] park every pleasant afternoon and evening.

   Mrs. G. H. Ames will entertain the Weekly Whist club this afternoon.

   Mr. Edward Keator purchased a fine pair of coach horses in Ithaca last week.

   The friends of base ball are making another effort to secure grounds nearer town.

   The teachers' institute which is in session in Homer this week is having a large attendance.

   The Lehigh Valley car shops in this place are running a large force of hands on full time.

   The social of the old and the new at the Universalist church Wednesday evening netted about $6.

   The Wesson-Nivison Mfg. Co. are quoting special prices to Cortland people on their Loyal bicycles.

   Attorney Dougherty won a law suit for the town of Taylor Wednesday, proving that a dog is taxable property.

   F. S. Tinklepaugh has sold his interest in the Palace laundry to Mr. Turner of Sodas Point and the firm name is now McNett & Turner.

   Williams & Elster have the contract for building the new house of Messrs. Kelsey and Bingham on Church-st. It will be ready for occupancy by October first.

   The Lehigh Valley road has a contract to draw Washburn's circus from Sayre to Cortland for a performance here on May 21st. They go from here to Waverly.

   Alvin Gay, proprietor of the Lake House in Little York, will give a Decoration party at his hotel on Friday evening, May 29. Good music in attendance. Full bill, $1.25.

   A Decoration party will be given by Mr W. H. Hall at his hotel in Virgil on Friday evening, May 29, 1896. Music by Palmer & Guier's full orchestra.

Bill $1.50.

   Regular meeting of the W. C. T. C. on Saturday, May 9, at 3 P. M. Devotionals will be led by Mrs. M. A. Waturbury, which will be followed by a business meeting and an impromptu program. Every member please come prepared.

   The rear wall of the Burgess building is fast being torn away. Twenty feet of the side will be taken out now and the new building of buff brick will be begun at the back after which the entire old wall on Railroad-st. will be removed and replaced by a new one of buff colored brick.

   William Clark, the young Normal student, who was arrested by Officer

Smith last Thursday night on the charge of disorderly conduct and using abusive language, was brought before Police Justice Mellon the following day. He apologized to the officer and was allowed to go after a severe reprimand by the justice.

   While Rev. J. J. McLoughlin was driving on North Main-st. Tuesday afternoon he found a man lying on the tracks of the trolley cars. He was intoxicated and had fallen from his bicycle. Father McLoughlin ascertained his place of residence and taking him in his carriage, carried him home.

   Frank Burns, while engaged in bottling summer drinks in the Cortland Bottling works last Friday afternoon, was badly cut by glass. The machine used is charged with gas and the same exploded while in his hands, sending the pieces of glass flying in every direction. His right arm was badly cut and bled fearfully. He hurried to the office of Dr. Dana, who bandaged his arm and then took him to the City hospital where his wounds were dressed. It will be some time before he will be able to resume work again.

SCOTT.

   Fred F. Burdick of Cortland is at his father's for a time.

   No rain here since the snow went off, in fact, some large drifts are yet in sight in Cayuga county.

   Mrs. Emeline Babcock has returned from Auburn, having been gone from home over six months.

   We learn that the team of Joseph Pickett ran away a few days since. The horses finally landed in a heap.

   Wm. Roche of this town has taken out a license under the Raines law, and the badge is hung in the window.

   Edward J. Peck and family have gone to None Such, for a two weeks stay, Mr. Peck having engaged to put up a building at that place.

   We learn that a small boy has recently put in an appearance at Wm J. Cottrell's. It looks so much like its father and mother that they have concluded to retain it.

   Morse V. Clute and wife, whom many in this town and Homer will remember as having once lived in this section of the country, but who for many years past have lived in Illinois, have recently died. Mrs. Clute, who was a sister of Charles H. Fairbanks of Homer, died only a few weeks after the death of her husband.

   Mrs. Emily Babcock, wife of the late Jerome Babcock, died at the home of her son-in-law, Austin Brown, on Friday, May 1st, 1896, after a lingering illness, aged 77 years. She leaves five daughters, three of whom were in attendance at the funeral, the other two are living in the far west. The funeral was held at the S. D. B. church, of which she had been a worthy member for over fifty years, on Sunday. Sermon by Rev. B. F. Rogers. The remains were deposited in the church yard cemetery.

BLODGETT'S MILLS.

   Miss Maud Gilbert is visiting friends at Virgil.

   Tanner & June's chair and novelty shop opened last Friday.

   Mr. W. A. Spencer has his new tenant house nearly finished.

   Mr. Garner Bentley has treated his house to a new coat of paint.

   Our scholars are enjoying their week's vacation to the fullest extent.

   Clark Yonker has a new sidewalk. We hope others will follow his example.

   A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Moore Wednesday, April 30th.

   Mr. and Mrs. Levi Church of Fabius were guests at David Hodges' last week.

   Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Metzgar and daughter of Freetown spent Sunday at W. S. Freer's.

   Mrs. F. E. Lounsberry of Cortland spent several days last week with her sister, Mrs. Della Healey.

   Mr. Louis Lindsey, who is teaching at Hoxieville, spent Saturday and Sunday with his brother at Oswego.

   Mr. Arthur Bergett and Miss Della Hodges spent Saturday and Sunday at Mr. Bergett's home at Whitney's Point.

   Miss Minnie Hubbard has returned to her home after spending several weeks with her aunt, Mrs. N. Salisbury near Cortland.

   Mr. and Mrs. John Brown and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jacobs attended the funeral of their uncle, Richard Collier, at Summer Hill last Thursday.

   Drs. Smith and Higgins held a council for George Dickenson last week. Mr. Dickenson has been very sick with black erysipelas in his face. It was at first thought he would lose his eye sight but he is now thought to be improving.