PENNSYLVANIA BEATS CORNELL AT FRANKLIN FIELD

Victorious 1897 Penn. football team.

Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, November 26, 1897.

PENNSLYVANIANS WIN.

Cornell's Team Won Praise by Their Clever Work.

FIRST HALF WAS HOT FOOTBALL.

Kept Penn From Scoring For Fifty-six Minutes—Rochester Defeats Colgate.

   PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 26.—The University of Pennsylvania football team defeated Cornell on Franklin field by the score of 4 to 0.

   It was by far the fastest game that has been played here this season and shows Cornell to have a remarkably strong team.

   There was less enthusiasm manifested by the 20,000 persons present than on last Saturday, because during the first half Cornell did all the playing, but in the second half Pennsylvania used their guards back formation with terrible effect on the Cornell line.

   After nearly every scrimmage in which this formation was used there would be a Cornell man stretched on the grass.

   These tiresome interruptions were the only drawback to an otherwise brilliant game.

   There was considerable fumbling due primarily to the slippery ball, and Weeks also made a bad mess of two quarter back kicks, but this latter was also partially due to the muddy ball.

   Princeton had beaten Cornell 10 to 0 and Harvard scored 24 against 5 for Cornell and it was the Quakers ambition to top both of these scores, if possible, and thereby making the game a fitting finale for the greatest football season in the history of the Red and Blue.

   But in both calculations hope was dashed to the earth, mainly through the brilliant playing of the entire Cornell team.

   In the first half Pennsylvania tried the guards-back, but this formation was just as easily stopped as was attempted and skirting, and no matter where the Quakers tried to get through there always seemed to be a Cornell man lying in wait to tackle.

   Their line in this half held like a stone wall and the ends were down the field under Young's kicks before the Pennsylvania men reached the ball.

   The individual stars on the Cornell eleven were decidedly Wilson, Windsor, Whiting and Young, the back field. The two former were sent against Pennsylvania's line for good gains, and also around the ends, while the tackling of Whiting and Young on the end was a beautiful exhibition of fast football.

   In the second half the pace began to tell on the Ithaca lads, and they were driven down the field by the guards-back at a desperate pace.

   For the first 15 minutes of play it looked as though the Cornell representatives would surely score, but after this and notwithstanding the ball was in Pennsylvania's territory a greater part of the time, their goal was not menaced.

   Young, who came here with the reputation of being a brilliant kicker showed none of his prowess in that line. He seldom gained in an exchange with Captain Minds and was clearly outkicked by the latter. Minds placed his kicks beautifully, while Young's tries often went out of bounds after going 15 or 30 yards, which was a great handicap to the Cornell team.

   For Pennsylvania the individual playing of Hare, Goodman and Outland was remarkable. They broke up the Cornell interference and made good gains nearly every time they were entrusted with the ball. Hare also tackled in fine shape, getting out to the end of the line and nailing his man before the half backs could reach the runner.

   Cornell tried several tricks and gained nearly every time.

   Pennsylvania's touchdown was not made until after 21 minutes of actual play in the second half. For any team to bold Pennsylvania's guard in check for 16 minutes is a great feat and only demonstrates how strong Cornell's team really was.

   The lineup was as follows:

   Umpire Paul Dashiel, Lehigh; referee, W. A. McClung, Lehigh; linemen,  Tangeman and Fortesque; touchdown, McCracken; total score: Pennsylvania 4, Cornell 0; time, 30-minute halves.

REFUSES A PARDON.

Missouri Convict Prefers Prison to Facing the World in Winter.

   JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Nov. 26.—Frank Jackson, a negro who was sent to the penitentiary from St. Charles county in September, 1883, for 20 years for criminal assault, has served 14 years, being the oldest prisoner in point of service in the penitentiary.

   When Governor Stephens asked the warden to bring him the negro who had served longest in the institution, Jackson was brought up and when asked if he would like to be pardoned for Thanksgiving, said that he would not.

   He gave as his reason that he did not want to be let loose in the winter time without money or anything to do.

   He said he would like to get out next summer.

   Another man was pardoned.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

Oklahoma.

   The boomers who planted their standard in Oklahoma eight years ago planned for the future better than even their enthusiastic souls dreamed. No part of the Union, not even California, has more resources agriculturally than this splendid young boomerland. Agriculturally it seems to be a region where north and south meet and mingle harmoniously. Cotton will grow luxuriantly. So will wheat, as well as in Canada.

   Guthrie, the capital of the territory, is situated in Logan county. In this county the present season a farmer has raised a wheat crop from 65 acres that, at $1 a bushel, will bring him $1,950. It averaged 30 bushels to the acre. A farm of 200 acres in the older states that returned $1,950 from all its sales, grain, dairy, live stock, poultry, fruit and everything else, would be considered a perfect Klondike. From Mulhall, a little town in Logan county, were shipped this season 1,000 carloads of live stock.

   The nineteenth century citizen tames nature by great leaps and bounds. A child can remember the boom rush to Oklahoma. Now smiling orchards, gardens, waving grain fields and the music of buzzing bee and grain reaper, the lowing of herds, greet the ear of the traveler while his eye looks upon a people as peaceful, orderly and intelligent, as well equipped with the comforts of civilization, as any in the older states.

   Oklahoma is the paradise of the farmer, the gardener, the fruit grower and the live stock man. It is this year as prosperous as Kansas.

   ◘ Another solution, and an extraordinary one, has been offered for the negro problem of the south. Bishop Gaines of the African Methodist church presents the solution. In brief it is that the American negro is gradually undergoing the process known to the colored race itself as "turning white." He says the black blood in this country is gradually being absorbed by the white through the not at all creditable process of amalgamation. For instance, there are 8,000,000 people of colored blood in the Union. Of these only 2,000,000 are pure black. The rest all have more or less white blood in their veins. This is not the fault of the negro, but of the white man. Bishop Gaines believes that the process will go on till there are no more negroes in America. The race will be "Caucasianized." There is no  need, says Bishop Gaines, to colonize American negroes in Africa or any where else. The race is being bleached out. A few generations more will see the disappearance of the pure black type. This view of the case is commended to whom it may concern.

Negro Riddled With Bullets.

   SAVANNAH, Nov. 26.—An unknown negro was killed by lynchers near Blackshear, his body being literally riddled by bullets. The negro outraged Miss Rebie Davis, 17 years old, while she was alone in her home.

Pecos Tribe 357.

RED MEN DANCE.

First Party in the History of Pecos Tribe Was a Success.

   The first dancing party given by Pecos tribe, No. 357, Improved Order of Red Men, was held in Taylor hall Wednesday night, and was without doubt one of the largest parties ever given in Cortland.

   The tribe was organized April 22, and now has a membership of nearly 125, and is in a most prosperous condition. Music of the characteristic high order always furnished by McDermott's orchestra was rendered for the eighteen numbers on the program, and many of the dances were encored. The decorations were very pretty and tasty, the tepees of the tribe being nicely arranged on the stage with the monogram of the order. The affair was well conducted and all the guests were furnished a pleasant evenings entertainment. The large attendance was a source of great gratification to the promoters, who had set forth every effort to make the party a grand success. Their attempt was by no means fruitless and the affair did credit to the tribe, the members of which have established a reputation second to none in giving parties.

   Grand Conductor George H. Gleason and his aides, Messrs. John Powers, M. E. Sarvay, John Mellon, John Grant, M. T. Roche and T. J. Murray were everywhere and all over during the evening doing all in their power for the comfort, convenience and pleasure of their guests, all of whom no doubt felt that they had had a most enjoyable time.

   The supper was served in Empire hall under the direction of Caterer E. E. Price and was one most befitting the occasion. The tribe will hold a meeting in its wigwam this evening.

A Handsome and Useful Device.

   Dr. M. B. Ingalls has recently added to his already well-equipped dental office one of the most tasty and convenient of recent inventions for the benefit of both dentist and patient. It is a self-cleaning, revolving, fountain spittoon, having two bowls, the inner being revolved by the force of the water from a small jet which constantly plays into it. The water completely covers the surface of the inner bowl from rim to center, carrying away instantly anything falling into it, and leaving always the clean, bright, metallic surface of the bowl. The bowl is, of course, connected with a village water pipe. Above, and attached to it, is a neat faucet for drawing water for drinking, or washing the mouth. A "saliva ejector," connected with it, and operated by a water jet, can also be placed beneath the tongue of the patient and keeps the mouth free from saliva while a tooth is being fitted. The device makes a handsome piece of furniture, besides being the latest contribution to ingenious dental appliances.

A Business Change.

   Mrs. H. Griffith, who for some years has conducted one of the most popular boarding houses in Cortland, has bought out Kittrick's cafe in the Democrat building and will take possession at once. Her son, Mr. Charles Griffith, will be in charge of the cafe and will run it upon enlarged and improved lines, while Mrs. Griffith will continue to conduct her boarding house as before.

"MY BOYS."

A New Comedy—Lots of Fun—Opera House Wednesday, Dec. 1.

   George Richards and Eugene Canfield will appear at the Opera House on Wednesday evening, Dec. 1, in their new comedy, entitled "My Boys," written for them by William Gill. The controlling idea is that the sons of a New York state farmer, being in love with a rich ward of their father, start out in the world to make their fortunes, the one who is most successful to be rewarded by the hand of the young lady. They succeed from a material point of view, but each one finds a wife to suit his fancy, and each wife is sent to be a summer boarder at the father's farm; but the fact of their relationship to the four sons is kept a secret. Then the sons return home as tramps, hoping that their apparent worthlessness will result in their rejection by the ward, who meantime, has herself found a husband, but is pretending to be a single woman.

   Naturally where so many persons are sailing under false pretenses, the complications are great, and the situations at times most absurd, being made particularly so by the farmer, who proposes marriage to each of his summer boarders. The audience indulge in hearty laughter throughout the play, and the company is an admirable one in every [aspect].

   Prices, 25 cents to $1. Sale at Rood's [Candy Kitchen,] Monday at 2:30 P. M.

A PRETTY HOME WEDDING.

One Which Occurred at 8 Railroad-ave. on Wednesday Evening.

   A quiet and pretty home wedding took place at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Townsend, 8 Railroad-ave. In the presence of a very few of the immediate friends of the contracting parties, Mabel, their only daughter, was united in marriage with Mr. Charles Warren Townsend of Cortland. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John T. Stone, pastor of the Presbyterian church, and immediately thereafter an elegant wedding repast was served.

   Mr. and Mrs. Townsend left that evening for a short wedding journey to places which are not announced, and on their return will be at home at 8 Railroad-ave. Both are popular and well known young people of Cortland and the groom will be remembered as the popular first baseman of the Cortland State league baseball team during the past season.

AUGUSTUS GILLETTE.

Former Resident of Cortland Died in Somerville, Mass., Nov. 9.

   A few days ago The STANDARD noticed the death of Mr. Augustus Gillette, formerly of Cortland, but no particulars were known at the time. The Boston Journal says:

   Augustus Gillette, senior member of the firm of E. A. Gillette & Sons, carriage manufacturers of Rutherford-ave., Charlestown, died at his home, 123 Cross-st., Somerville, on Tuesday morning, Nov. 9. He was 70 years of age. Death was due to paralysis from which he had been a sufferer for the last three or four years.

   Mr. Gillette was born in Cortland, N. Y. When he came to Boston he engaged in business on Beverly-st. in the same line as he later carried on in Charlestown. The firm moved to the latter place about ten years ago, and set up an extensive establishment on Rutherford-ave. Mr. Gillette took up his residence in Somerville, where he has lived for the past twenty-five years. He was a member of John Abbott lodge of Masons.

   The deceased left a widow and four sons. Two of the latter, Arthur J. and Edward L., are members of the firm and Albert T. and H. Augustus are employed there as clerks.

   The funeral was held from the late home of the deceased on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. Edward M. Taylor of Roxbury and the burial was at Woodlawn.

BREVITIES.

   —The specialty members of the Clair Tuttle Comedy company left this morning for Tully, where they give an entertainment this evening.

   —New display advertisements to-day are—Case & Ruggles, Special Sale, page 6; A. S. Burgess, Shoe and Hat Department, page 8; Opera House, "My Boys," page 5.

McGRAWVILLE.

Crisp Local Happenings at the Corset City.

   Rev. S. E. Persons of Cazenovia will occupy the Presbyterian church pulpit on Sunday in the absence of the pastor Rev. J. J. Cowles.

   Rev. O. Lee Warren of Westfield, N. Y., is a guest of his father Alfred Warren.

   Wallace Goodell and family and T. D. Goodell and family spent Thanksgiving with their mother Mrs. E. B. Goodell.

   Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Gillette are in New York and Brooklyn for a short visit.

   F. J. Hobart of Syracuse spent Thanksgiving with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hobart.

   Mayor Thos. P. Taylor of Bridgeport, Conn., proprietor of the Taylor paper box factory of this village, arrived in town this (Friday) morning.

   George Oliver has engaged to work for H. A. Wadsworth of Solon for the coming year.

   Another of McGrawville's boys of former days is to be congratulated. Many of our citizens will remember Will Coffin, who received his education at the old college and later was an employee of P. H. McGraw & Son until he removed to Bridgeport, Conn., and all will wish the highest success in the responsible position to which he has been appointed. We copy from the Bridgeport (Conn.) Morning Union:

   William H. Coffin was last night appointed chief engineer of the Bridgeport fire department to take the place of Frederick P. Beardslee, who resigned a month ago. There was no discussion over the candidates and the choice was unanimous, every member of the board of fire commissioners voting for him.

   Before reaching the matter of the chief engineer the routine business of the board was disposed of. The names of the different candidates were placed before the members. There were fourteen of them as follows: Hector McKenzie, Fred Webb, J. W. Greninger, Garry P. Sanger, William Waterhouse, W. H. Coffin, F. V. Gilhuley, John R. Carter, Frederick Breckbrill, John Riley and Assistant Chiefs H. M. Campbell and C. E Palmer. These applicants are all local men. Two applications were received from other cities.

   The new chief is 37 years old and is now engaged in the grocery business at 95 Lafayette-st. He came to this city from Cortland, N. Y., twelve years ago, and has been in the employ of the Warner Bros. company since that time until he left to go into business for himself. He was endorsed by I. DeVer Warner and his son, and also had the support of Mayor Taylor, who worked with him for some years at the Warner corset shop. Mayor Taylor last night praised him highly as a man and fireman. The mayor was the chief of the Warner Bros. department until he was knocked 80 feet by a [hose] stream, when he resigned and Mr. Coffin was appointed to fill his place. The mayor said that he had demonstrated his ability as an organizer and handler of men in that position.

   The families of Robert Clegg, J. D. Carr, Webster Russell and Eugene Russell gave thanks Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Will Russell.

   Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Buchanan and son spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Hollister of Cortland.

   The condition of Hon. P. H. McGraw is reported this morning as considerably improved.

   Verrard Holmes was home for Thanksgiving.

   Miss Stella Van Buskirk has gone for a few weeks' visit in Scranton, Pa.

   Mr. and Mrs. Ira Niles of South Cortland spent Thanksgiving with their son Prof. E. D. Niles.

   Homer Atkins, who recently traded his farm for the residence of W. H. Bean on Academy-st., has taken possession and Mr. Bean has moved upon the farm.

   Among the many who gave thanks on Thursday none did it more heartily than Alphonzo Gross and Mrs. Armina West, who were made one at the residence of the groom's daughter, Mrs. Dayton Hammond. The happy pair were united in the holy bonds by Rev. W. P. Garrett. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Gross entertained a few friends and relatives at their home north of this village.