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| Robert A. Van Wyck. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, July 6, 1899.
CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
Those Made to Govern New York City Approved of By Mayor Van Wyck.
ALBANY, July 6.—The civil service rules to govern New York city in accordance with the resolutions of the state civil service commission were returned by mail to the state commission with the approval of Mayor Van Wyck.
Just what amendments the mayor disapproves of is still a mystery to the commission, as the only communication on the subject was the following note:
"NEW YORK, July 4.
The original rules submitted to the state commission declared the employees of the municipal assembly to be exempt from examination and the amended rules required all to take a competitive examination, except one clerk, one deputy clerk, one journal clerk, one sergeant- at-arms and that the assistants in the board of aldermen, and one private secretary to the president; one confidential stenographer, one chief clerk and one sergeant-at-arms and three assistants in the council.
In the financial department the number of positions exempt from examination was reduced from 188 to 60 and in the law department the number of exemptions was reduced from 100 to 71. The superintendents of hospitals, alms houses, asylums and schools were all required to take examinations. The chief of the fire department was likewise placed in the competitive schedule. There were several hundred positions in all affected.
The state civil service commission now has the power to draft a code of rules for New York city. Section 10 of the new civil service law gives that body the power to make such regulations as follows:
"In case, for any reason, the mayor of any city within 60 days after he has the power to appoint, fails to appoint such municipal commissioners, the state commission shall appoint them to hold office until the expiration of the term of the mayor then in office and their successors are appointed and qualify. It shall be the duty of such persons to prepare and to procure the approval of the rules herein provided for and, if they fail to do so within 60 days, after their appointment, the state commission shall forthwith make said rules."
ROCKEFELLERS' PURCHASE
Two Immense Tracts of Adirondack Land Now In His Possession.
MALONE, N. Y., July 6.—Since the acquisition by the Rockefellers of two immense tracts of land in the Adirondacks there is much speculation as to how far their purchases may be extended. Their present Adirondack holdings are well timbered and several lakes and rivers add to their value and worth. Both tracts have been put into a private preserve. Their first purchase included some 28,000 acres in the town of Santa Clara. On this property they are erecting numerous cottages, guides' quarters and boat houses involving an outlay of $750,000.
The second purchase was the property known as the Debar Mountain tract, in the town of Duane, comprising about 15,000 acres. This property partly adjoins that of the Meacham Lake Hotel company, who own several thousand acres. It is currently reported here that the Rockefellers have made offers for the entire forest lands. Nothing definite is said to have been agreed upon. A year ago the Meacham Lake property was on the market at $80,000, but this was before the new hotel was erected. Since then a stock company organized in Malone has acquired it.
With the Santa Clara preserve were numerous private holdings and a small village known as Brandon. These property owners have been largely bought up during the last few months so that the Rockfellers practically own the town. Should the Meacham Lake property be purchased it is said the same policy would be followed in the town of Duane, which consists almost wholly of a sparsely settled farming community. All the purchases so far have been made in the name of William Rockefeller of New York by Malone attorneys.
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| Winton Motor Carriage. |
AN AUTOMOBILE CARRIAGE.
Pennsylvania Travelers Stopping in Cortland To-day.
The first automobile seen in Cortland is here to-day. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Woodin of Berwick, Pa., are making a trip through the country in a handsome wagon made by the Winton Co. at Cleveland, O. Mr. J. O. Boyler, who accompanies them, is the wagon's operator. The party has been to Clifton Springs and other places, and came from Syracuse this morning in three hours, arriving at the Cortland House at 11:30. Three gallons of gasoline were required by the little engine in making the trip.
The wagon is in form like an ordinary carriage, has pneumatic tires, and its seat is wide enough to comfortably seat three persons. The party expects to go to Binghamton to-morrow morning.
IS HONORED ABROAD.
Mr. Thomas Clarke, London Representative of the Cortland Wagon Co.
Hardware, a trade paper published in London, has the following concerning Mr. Thomas Clarke, who because of his annual visits to Cortland has become quite well known here:
We learn that Mr. Thomas Clarke, London manager for the Cortland Wagon company, has just been elected a member of the Institute of British Carriage Manufacturers. This is, we understand, the first time such an honor has been conferred upon any gentleman connected with the American carriage manufacturing industry and is, on that account, all the more noteworthy as a compliment to Mr. Clarke, who also occupies the unique position of being the only member of the Carriage Builders' National association of the United States residing in Europe. This may, we presume, be accepted in part as a recognition of the place American carriage building is coming to fill in the British trade, but quite as much as an acknowledgment of the sterling business qualities and genial personality of the recipient of this well deserved honor. Mr. Clarke has our sincere congratulations!
A Handsome Souvenir.
The Syracuse Chamber of Commerce has issued a very handsome souvenir of Syracuse that will interest every one acquainted with the Salt City. It is of convenient size, handsomely printed on an excellent quality of paper and filled with typical illustrations in half tone cuts of the city, its public buildings, private residences and surroundings. There is also a description of the city and its government, the reading matter being concise and pointed. It is designed to attract people to Syracuse and it will undoubtedly accomplish its purpose.
At the Opera House.
Edison's famous motion pictures at the Opera House Thursday and Friday evening, July 13 and 14. A thrilling sight, instructive and so wonderfully entertaining that they have been a constant attraction in Boston and New York for months, the large audiences always wishing to see more of these startling pictures. Sometimes people in front seats feel like moving from their seats to escape the galloping horses and fast trains which come dashing by at full speed. It is nothing like the old stereopticon or magic lantern pictures. No one should miss seeing so great an invention. See the excellent program in this paper.
Its Name Changed.
Before Judge Gerrit A. Forbes in special term the George Junior Republic of the City of New York, founded by W. R. George, has been granted permission to change its corporate name so as to leave off "of the city of New York." This change was desired so that boys outside of the metropolis might be included in the philanthropic work of the republic.
SUMMARY OF THE EVENTS
Of the Fourth of July Race Meet and Field Day.
For many years bicycle races and field days, no matter by whom conducted, have been hampered or quite prevented by that unknown factor, rain. But the fates seemed propitious for once, for barring Ben Peak's hard fall, resulting in bruises up and down his arms, and stiff joints, and Parson's inevitable collision with a dog, there has been no accident and rain did not even give us a call on any of the roadrace nights.
In this Chamberlain wins the time prize, 44 min. 1 sec., and chooses the diamond ring, while Pierce captures the tires, George Hollister the chain and Harley Seamans the bicycle lamp. Forty-five miles ridden as fast as possible over common country roads with a strong head wind is like drawing teeth.
The riders from the roadrace came on the track in a bunch and in a close brush made a very exciting finish. It was then 2:45 and Mr. Harrington who kindly acted as clerk of the course substituting [for] A. C. Kinney, had the men for the 100-yard dash on the mark and from then on the meet went rushing through without a break or a delay and the last event finished at 5:30 o'clock.
In the bicycle races Hopkins proved to be the best all-around man. His riding was a big surprise in most cases although he had been picked to win the novice. Stafford easily won the one-half mile bicycle for boys under 18, but in that the other two riders had ridden hard in the road race this was to be expected. In the open races Weatherwax and Morgan had a number of hot brushes to win for once in the one-quarter mile bicycle [race], it was neither one nor the other for second place. In the one-quarter mile, Webb, the new man, from whom many had expected so much, won out but in the other events he seemed to be out of form.
Norman Pierce, on a bicycle for the first time this year, shows remarkable power, Stafford is a comer, little Seamans will soon round out, Hollister hangs on to a long distance in good shape and is hard to shake, and so is Hammon who is steady and sure, and then Benjamin won the two-mile handicap in surprising form.
In the runs Hotchkiss and Smith carried off the honors, and James Robinson in the boys' event can go some. Hotchkiss showed by his staying powers the effect of constant care of himself and training. This cannot be too much emphasized. Cortland athletes do not and will not live properly before races and they have yet to learn the value of training, and all this is necessary if one expects to hold any show against athletes abroad.
Smith won two firsts and one second and Hotchkiss won all the longer runs, three firsts. ln the field events Wheeler showed the effects of training by winning the pole vault and tying for first in the high jump. For like reasons and possessing naturally a good physique, Persons captured both shot put and the hammer throw. The other contestants had not trained and these events went off very much as if part of a farmer's picnic, no one seeming to know how to start, nor where, the judges evidently never having witnessed an event of the kind.
In this connection some word should be said in thanks to those who acted as officers of the day, at least those who were present. To some it was a pleasure to act, to others a duty. The fact that the meet was not a failure was due to the efforts of men not connected with Y. M. C. A., business men, men interested in bicycling for the sake of the sport, perhaps one member on the Y. M. C. A. board, and the paid officers. With four or five men hustling to make such a meet a success the largest part of the town would be attracted to it and the fair ground grandstand could be packed. In conclusion it would not be out of place to express our thanks in behalf of the Y. M. C. A. for the kindness shown the promoters of the field day by the daily press, and in particular the local paper, both in advertising and hearty support.
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| Hulbert's Grand Opera House, Marathon, N. Y. |
THE FOURTH AT MARATHON.
A Large Attendance, a Fine Day and an Orderly Crowd.
[From the Marathon Independent.]
In point of numbers the celebration yesterday exceeded any gathering held in Marathon in late years. Owing to necessary delay in getting ready the parade was a little late in starting, and a portion of the line of march was abandoned.
Aside from a few scraps from time to time none of which were serious, the day passed off without unpleasant accidents.
THE EVENTS.
With one or two exceptions the events advertised to take place occurred as advertised. There was some delay at times for which the management was not responsible, and for one or two there were no entries.
The potato race was won by Frank Stevens, Henry Boyd, second.
The 9 1/2 mile bicycle race was won by Thomas Jones, Ed Ingraham second, Glenn Beardsley third. Jones was allowed 8 1/2 minutes, Ingraham 4 1/2 and Beardsley 3 ½. Jones' time was 32 1/8, Ingraham 28 1/2, Beardsley 27 1/2.
The 75-yard dash was won by James Andre, Leon Hilsinger second, Storing third.
The horse race was won by Lestershire, Whitney Point being a close second.
100-yard dash was won by Andre, Hilsinger second, Storing third, Whiting fourth. Time, 10:4-5.
220-yard dash, Andre first, Hilsinger second, Whiting third. Time, 23:4-5.
Broad jump, Chas. Whiting, Cortland, 17 ft. 9 in.
There was only one entry in the band contest, the Whitney Point Military band, to which the prize was awarded.
The fireworks display was started in the square near the depot, and continued until interrupted by the rain.
The evening was taken up by the performance of the "Merry Milkmaids" at Hulbert's opera house and dancing at Library hall.
There is every indication that the Marathon band, which got up and carried out the celebration, will be well reimbursed for the work they put in on it.
THE VISITORS.
At 8:47 there arrived from the south the C. F. Johnson Hose Co. of Lestershire, S. E. Birdsall Hose Co. of Whitney Point and the Whitney Point Military band. The Lestershire company was the largest company here, stalwart, well drilled, gentlemanly fellows, and presented an exceedingly fine appearance. One or two of its members were former Marathon boys. They all carried canes decorated with the national colors and were "all right."
Whitney Point turned out in good numbers, both the uniformed men and accompanying citizens.
At 10 o'clock from Homer came the Tioughnioga hose and Orient Hook & Ladder companies. Homer always turns out in good numbers, and this occasion was no exception. They did some fine marching and were a credit to themselves and to Homer.
Among others of the host that came from the north was the illustrious Tom Howard, clad in the full uniform of a special deputy sheriff. He was at once recognized and given a place in the parade by Marshals Hickey and Spencer.
Marathon's Cannon Exploded.
The old cannon, which for nearly three-quarters of a century has awakened the patriotic echoes of this valley, succumbed to the debilitating effects of old age and an overdose of powder, and split into several pieces yesterday morning. Fortunately no one was injured.—Marathon Independent.
Died This Morning.
Mrs. Catherine M. Corwin, aged 70 years, 8 months and 20 days, died at 4 o'clock this morning from old age at the home of her only son, Mr. Dudley O. Corwin, 15 Union-st. Mr. Corwin is her only surviving child. The funeral will be held from the home Saturday at 2:30 o'clock P. M. and interment will be made in the Cortland Rural cemetery.
Complainant Failed to Appear.
This morning was the adjourned day for the examination before Justice of the Peace H. J. Harrington of the case of The People against Frances Norcott of Solon on the charge of grand larceny. Mrs. Norcott was arrested on complaint of E. B. Maybury of Solon, who charged her with finding his pocketbook containing $80 in money a year ago and appropriating the money. Mrs. Norcott appeared in court in person this morning, accompanied by her attorney, H. L. Bronson. The complainant did not appear, neither did any one else to press the charge. Justice Harrington was not placed in a pleasant mood by the failure of the prosecution to appear, and threatened strongly of issuing processes compelling the attendance of the complainant and witnesses. He did not clearly see that it was his duty to enter an order discharging the defendant under these circumstances, and simply held the case open indefinitely. It is said that the complainant and defendant had adjusted affairs to their own satisfaction outside of court.
BREVITIES.
—Dr. C. F. Wade's office has been connected with the telephone exchange.
—St. Lawrence university has conferred the degree of Ph. D. upon Rev. H. K. Miller of Eldred, Pa. Mr. Miller formerly preached at Summerhill.
—About 500 students are already registered in the Cornell university summer school. This is one of the three summer schools conducted under state auspices.
—The Marathon wheelmen at an expense of $180 have built a cinder path 3 1/2 miles north from that village toward Messengerville. Residents along the line contributed very liberally toward the project.
—New display advertisements to-day are—J. B. Kellogg, Clearing sale, page 8; Brown, Powder [spray] guns, page 7; Buck & Lane, A neat kitchen, page 7; McKinney & Doubleday, Bicycles, page 6; Opera House, Edison's pictures, page 5; Warren, Tanner & Co., July sale, page 7.
—Binghamton is considering the question of employing a man regularly to trim its shade trees. It is claimed that fifty per cent of the light from the electric lamps is not available because the branches hang so low. And yet they want the trees trimmed with judgment so as not to destroy their beauty.
—The Marathon board of education has recommended that a resolution be submitted to the voters at the next school election to appropriate $2,000 to be paid in from annual installments to build an addition to the union school which has now become altogether too small for the number of pupils that must be admitted.
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