ACCORDING TO THE HARTFORD TIMES

Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain).

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, July 8, 1897.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

   According to the Hartford Times, which is published in the city where

Mark Twain has made his home for a good many years, the attempt of the

New York Herald to raise a fund for him because of his poverty is something like a cruel joke. Those who have been regarded as Mr. Clemens' intimate friends are greatly puzzled about the continued talk about his poverty, and The Times insists that he is neither actually poor nor in distress. The Times also affirms that it cannot conceive how he will accept a dollar of gift money from anybody, as he is in receipt through his wife of a large income from the sale of his 20 or more copyrighted works. His wife is also possessed of two a three handsome residences in Hartford. If Mr. Clemens has been correctly quoted, however, he is not loath to accept the fund The Herald is raising for him.

   A dispatch through the New York Journal over his own signature recently was to the effect that he had rather expected a monument after his death, but if the people cared to raise it before that time he had no objection. This remark may be another Twain joke, but if so it is upon rather a serious matter. Meantime The Herald fund is increasing slowly.

Hot Weather Philosophy.

   Such a heated term as that of the last few days is a test not only of the rigidity of collars but also of the sufficiency of religious trust. The Troy Times takes the weather as a text for a few words of comment, after the following order: The men who passed through the fiery furnace and came out without a demerit mark are held up as exemplars of the victory of faith, and one of the most severe tests of Job's patience was when he boiled. It is a poor philosophy that cannot stand temperate weather, but days and nights of torrid heat would try Diogenes in his tub or anybody else out of a bathtub. But it is at just such a time that philosophy, light weight flannel, is most useful.

   And the summer philosopher, first of all, accepts the situation as one that cannot be cured by repining. He knows that the thermometer will not come down, like Captain Scott's coon, at a frown nor under the heated glance of a blazing eye. He remembers, too, that even hot waves come to an end, and that while they last it is not necessary to shovel snow, to tend the furnace fire or to buy tickets for oyster suppers. So he clears the decks of all superfluities, raises an awning like a flag of truce between him and the hostile sky and waits. He does not pull the lever wide open or dash through his activities with a Cornell stroke. He does not rush with rash footsteps for honors that will make him rash all over. Let others stew and steam for esteemed favors and knightly rewards. His nightly reward will be the order of the bath.

   So he takes the shady side of the street. He eats moderately, avoiding the saline and thirst-inspiring viands. He does not look upon copious draughts as a preventive of perspiration. He refuses to run for a car. He is not ashamed to put an umbrella's raise against the sun's rays. He avoids yellow covered literature and yellow journals. He reads the leading family paper and those portions of the Bible that do not contain the illustrations of eternal punishment. He remembers that the advance of prosperity must be accompanied by more or less friction, and friction is one of the exciting causes of heat. He avoids the unripe peach and the overripe banana. Remembering that there are others, he sends a donation to the fresh air fund. And if, after all this, he should still sweat he may comfort himself with the thought that it is better to have a surplus than a deficit.

CORTLAND WON AGAIN.

Tull of Lyons was Batted Out of the Box Yesterday.

   The Cortland team won its third game in succession yesterday afternoon, and this time from Lyons. Friel was in the box for Cortland, and was rather unsteady in the first two innings, but then steadied and pitched an elegant game.

   Lyons was first at bat, and Cohen smartly rapped the sphere over between center and right for two bags. Case made a single and Cohen scored. The Lyons people were feeling pretty good  over this start, but their spirits took a drop when Gorman batted to Ross and was thrown out at first, then the side was retired by a pretty double play by Ketchum and Stout. Cortland got three hits in this inning, but failed to score.

   Then in the second, Friel was his wildest. He hit three batsmen with the ball and gave one base on balls, and the visitors took three runs. Cortland tied the score in this inning by pounding out a single, a double and a home run, aided by an error by Case.

   Neither team scored in the third or fourth, but in the fifth Cortland went one ahead owing to a wild throw by Moran. Cortland held the lead and won the game 12 to 10. Friel was very unfortunate in the sixth inning in fielding two short ground hits, each of which cost a run.

   Considerable dissatisfaction was expressed at some of the decisions of Umpire Rafferty, who seemed to give Lyons the best of everything. The crowd "roasted" him, and at times with reasonable excuse, but the Cortland team kept right on playing good ball, and won out, despite the decisions, which were manifestly against them.

   "Robbed by the umpire" is often considered the cry of a disgruntled player, but in the case of yesterday, there was something very unusual in some of the decisions, and many on the grounds did not hesitate in manifesting their disapproval.

   But Cortland put up a good game, and the team is to be congratulated on winning the game even against odds. Berger made a fine record at the bat, getting four hits out of five times at bat. Stout and Ross each made a home run. Tull was batted all over the ground, and in the eighth inning Manager Gorman sent him to right field and put Villman in the box, but that was too late to have any effect.

   Palmyra comes here on Saturday for a game, which will be an interesting one. Houlihan, who last year played with Cortland, is playing second base for Palmyra.

   The score:

CHICKEN THIEVES AGAIN.

No Warrants Issued, but Summary Punishment Followed.

   Mr. DeWitt D. Rose, who lives on Homer-ave., just north of O'Leary & McEvoy's furniture store, and some of his neighbors in the immediate vicinity have lately lost quite a number of chickens and were at a loss to account for the manner of their disappearance. This morning Mr. Rose found five more of his young chickens had been killed during the night and determined if possible to find where the blame lay for this wholesale slaughter.

   Upon proceeding to the henhouse which is some little distance from his residence he was not a little surprised to find five young skunks, not yet a quarter grown, feeding with the hens and chickens. When disturbed they took refuge beneath the building. Mr. Rose summoned to his assistance Messrs.

Philip Miller and Chas. Munson who live near and with jack screws they raised the henhouse, and cautiously attempted to dislodge the intruders. Armed with a shot gun, Mr. Munson shot three of the little robbers as one by one they were dislodged from their hiding places. The remaining two were captured alive and were committed to the safe keeping of Mr. Rose to await sentence for the killing of the chickens.

New Law Firm.

   A partnership for the practice of law has been formed by Henry A. Dickinson, late of the firm of Smith & Dickinson, and Edwin Duffey. The new firm will be known as Dickinson & Duffey and will occupy the offices in the Second National bank building lately occupied by Smith & Dickinson.

   This action is not altogether a new move, for some weeks before his death

Judge Smith felt assured that he would not be able to resume his practice and advised his partner to make arrangements for some one to take up the work with him which he himself was laying down. The matter was spoken of in an informal way by the two young men before Judge Smith's death and both were thinking it over, so that they were able to take decisive action at an early date and still not have it sudden or premature. Both are rising young lawyers and the partnership promises to be a strong one.

A Lawn Sociable.

   The ladies of the Foreign Missionary society of the First Baptist church will hold a lawn sociable at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bradford, 70 Tompkins-st., Friday evening. A business meeting of the society will be held in the afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and a literary program will follow. Supper will be served at 6 o'clock for 10 cents and during the evening ice cream and cake will be served for 10 cents. All are most cordially invited.

AT THE PARK.

Free Exhibition of Nerve and Daring Saturday Afternoon and Evening.

   The people of Ithaca celebrated the Fourth of July in grand style. One of the features of the day was an astounding performance on a high wire by Less Berry, the well-known gymnast. This gentleman crossed and recrossed the top of the Ithaca hotel to the opposite store on State-st., to the admiration of a very large audience. The gentleman appeared apparently at ease at the great height and on a slender wire.

   The management of Cortland park has made arrangement with Mr. Less Berry, whereby he will make his first appearance at this place Saturday afternoon and evening of this week, where he will give a free exhibition of his nerve and daring. This will come immediately after the afternoon and evening performances, which take place in the pavilion. This exhibition in connection with the wonderful Harmans will be free to all.

Little York Notes.

   Alvin Gay has sold the Lake House to John Raymond of New York. The purchase price is said to be $4,000. Possession will be given July 22. Mr. Gay has already begun moving to Homer.

   All but one room is engaged at the Raymond House.

   The Misses Nye and Walker of Syracuse arrived yesterday and are stopping at the Raymond House.

   The families of Messrs. L. W. and M. J. Peck of Cortland will arrive to-night to spend some days.

   The family of Mr. E. Keator will arrive Saturday night.

   Two families from Binghamton are also expected Saturday evening.

   Two families from Syracuse are expected early next week.

   Last Monday was the hottest day in Little York in twenty-two years, the thermometer registering 94 degrees in the shade.

BREVITIES.

   —There will be a regular meeting of the Sons of Veterans to-morrow night.

   —The Loyal circle of King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. DeWitt Rose,

Homer-ave., Friday, July 9, at 2:30 P. M.

   —Sixty boys from New York arrived at the Junior Republic at Freeville yesterday, making the total number there 120.

   —The clothing stores in Cortland have arranged to close every evening except Saturday at 6 o'clock till further notice.

   —New display advertisements to-day are—F. Daehler, Genuine Great Reduction, page 4; Dey Bros. & Co., Half Holiday, page 6.

   —Lincoln lodge, I. O. G. T., realized a nice sum from the ice cream social on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Hicks, 36 1/2 Hubbard-st. last night.

   —Ithaca reports the temperature 122 degrees in the sun in that city Monday. Cortland people who were there helping celebrate will never doubt it for a moment.

   —Mrs. Thomas Barry died at her home, Elmhurst, L. I., July 7. Burial at Marathon Friday at 11 A. M. Deceased was a sister-in-law of Mrs. S. McKevitt of this place.

   —The Y. P.  C. U. of the Universalist church gave a lawn social last evening at the home of the pastor, Rev. John Kenyon, serving ice cream, cake and lemonade and were liberally patronized.

   —The concert to be given by Cortland talent at the Presbyterian church has finally been arranged for Wednesday evening, July 14. Those who will take part are Mrs. C. Louise Wheeler-Persons, soprano soloist and reciter; Robert I. Carpenter, violinist, and Harry A. Jennison, pianist.—Marathon Independent.

   —The management of Elysium park wish it distinctly understood that none of the meat which is thought to have caused the temporary illness of some parties at the missionary rally at that park last Thursday was obtained from them or on the grounds at all. No meats were sold or furnished there.

   —The marriage of Mrs. Susan Knapp to Mr. D. D. Lewis of Cortland, N. Y., took place last Saturday evening at the residence of the bride, at 11 Johnston-st. this city. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few friends, by the Rev. Ernest P. Jones, pastor of St. John's M. E. church.—Newburg Journal.

Top photo: Dr. Santee's summer house on lake.

LITTLE YORK.

   LITTLE YORK, July 6.—Mrs. Frank Salisbury has been staying a few days with friends in Syracuse.

   A. D. Perkins of Syracuse gives his mother, Mrs. B. M. Perkins, an occasional call. His family is boarding with his sister, Mrs. Fred Corl.

   George Bennett of Syracuse spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Bennett, last week.

   Mr. and Mrs. Walker and family of Homer were guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Pindar last Saturday.

   The Fourth was a quiet day here. There were a few family gatherings and

the usual number of firecrackers among the children.

   The Kennedy brothers with their families and sister, Mrs. Hopkins, from

Cortland have been occupying the Hollenbeck cottage for some days.

   Dr. Santee and family have taken possession of their cottage for the summer.

   Mrs. John Ellis, who has been with her son, Dr. Q. J. Winsor of Cleveland for a few mouths past, returned home this morning, her health being considerably improved.

   Rev. A.C. Smith gave us an excellent discourse last Sunday. His subject was "Faith, Hope and Charity." There was an unusually small audience present, partly owing, probably, to the extreme heat of the day, but those who attended felt well repaid for whatever effort it cost them to do so.

   Our landlord, Alvin Gay, has sold his hotel to Mr. Raymond of New York, possession to be given July 22. Many here will be sorry to lose so good neighbors as Mr. and Mrs. Gay have always proved themselves to be.

   Frank Pindar and DeVer Morse went to Cardiff Monday and returned home at night with five crates of strawberries which were readily disposed of among the neighbors.

SCOTT.

   SCOTT, July 7.—Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Hazard of Allegany county have been visiting their cousins, Henry and Lewis Hazard, and other relatives for several days past.

   Mrs. Doyle of Rhode Island who is spending a few months in Dr. Potter's family in Homer visited friends in town a few days since.

   Mrs. E. H. Butts who has been living in her son's family since she received the injuries spoken of some two weeks ago, has so far regained her health as to return to her home.

   Mrs. Morgan Maxson is quite ill.

   Mr. Clarence Phillips went to Ithaca last Saturday to spend a few days visiting relatives.

   Mr. and Mrs. George Green of Homer were guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Barber last Sunday.

   Barber Bros. delivered forty veal calves to the Cortland Beef company last week. The average weight was 185 pounds.

   At the festival of the Ladies' Aid society last Saturday evening at the S.

D. B. church the receipts were more than $20.

   Some have commenced haying. Cabbage setting is the order when the ground is wet.

ELM STUMP.

   ELM STUMP, July 7.—Haying, cultivating and the horse hoeing of potatoes and corn are the principal business at present.

   Cherries are beginning to ripen and there seems to be a larger crop than was predicted earlier in the season.

   Mrs. Mary Munson Judd, an aged resident of this vicinity, died last Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Townsend, aged 78 years. Her funeral was held at her late residence on Monday afternoon with Mr. E. B. Gearhart of Cortland officiating. Interment was made at Cortland. She leaves besides a son, C. L. Judd, and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Townsend, three brothers, Mr. J. L. Munson of this place, Messrs. Charles and Lyman Munson of Cortland and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. She had been a great sufferer for a number of years and death came as a welcome release.

   Miss Lena Price who graduated from the Cortland Central school June 24, and who was taken so seriously ill that day with appendicitis is reported a little better. Dr. F. D. Reese of Cortland attends her.

   Several from this place [in a hollow on the Virgil Road about halfway between Cortland and Virgil] attended the Fourth of July party at Harford Friday night.

   Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Skinner, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Chatterton and Carl and Clayton Skinner were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Judd of Little York Saturday and Sunday.

   Mr. and Mrs. Sherman of McLean were guests at their son's, Mr. George Sherman, over the Fourth.

   Mr. Charles Ryan, the owner of a brand new bicycle, visited his parents last Sunday at Lapeer, and while on his return met with quite an accident, by being thrown from the wheel and hurting his right shoulder and arm quite severely.

   Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Munson of Higginsville, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Buck of Groton City and Mr. Will Munson of Dansville were called here by the death of their aunt, Mrs. Mary Judd.

   Miss Ida Livermore of Cortland, who has taught a very successful term in the Reynolds district, closes her school to-day.