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| "Silver" hose cart in front of Emerald's firehouse. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, August 4, 1899.
CORTLAND GOT ALL.
ORRIS, THE HOOKS, AND BAND ALL FIRST.
The Cortland Companies Were Right in It at Every Place and Deserve Their Honors—The Band, Too, Won Great Laurels for Itself—N. Jay Peck Re-elected Treasurer and E. W. Hyatt President.
Cortland was right in it so far as carrying off prizes was concerned at the convention of the Central New York Firemen's association at Ithaca yesterday. The Cortland City band took first money in the band contest, the Orris hose company took first in the hose race, the Excelsior Hook & Ladder company took first in the hook and ladder contest, and the latter company also took the prize for being the best appearing hook and ladder company in the parade. In fact, Cortland took first in everything in which Cortland had entries.
At the business session of the convention yesterday, the following officers were elected for the coming year:
President—Edward W. Hyatt of Homer.
Secretary—Clayton A. Smith, Waverly.
Treasurer—N. Jay Peck, Cortland.
Vice-Presidents—Broome county, John Withwell, Union; Cayuga county, George H. Gregg, Moravia; Cortland county, Thomas Knobel, Homer; Seneca county, Edward W. Krug; Tioga county, D. C. Hand, Newark Valley; Tompkins county, F. E. Selover, Trumansburg.
Executive Committee—Broome county, J. H. Tanner, Lestershire; Cayuga county, B. S. Townsend, Moravia; Cortland county, John F. Dowd, Cortland; Seneca county, Charles D. Becker, Waterloo; Tioga county, B. D. Barnes, Waverly; Tompkins county, F. C. Cole, Ithaca.
The officials and delegates all express themselves as being well pleased with the entire convention and they highly compliment the members of the local executive committee for the success of their efforts in making this one of the best conventions ever held.
The report of the committee on award of the badge of honor to the fireman who had performed the bravest act during the past year said that the modesty of the members and the brave men of the association had stood in the way of any claimant for the coveted honor and that $10 would revert to the treasury of the association. The president was elected alternate and ex-President Frank M. Baker delegate to the state convention to represent the association. A resolution was offered by Secretary Lang based upon Delegate Mesereau's speech and adopted unanimously that the Firemen's Home at Hudson should not receive the aid of the firemen of the state as long as it remains the property of a private corporation. Two per cent of the insurance tax is now given to it. Ten per cent more from firemen is asked for.
Many bright and pointed speeches were made during the debates upon various matters, all of which were taken down by the stenographer for the convention, Wade Stephenson, of Syracuse, formerly of Cortland, for publication in the report of the secretary in pamphlet form for distribution.
The secretary's salary was fixed at $50, besides disbursements.
The name of W. H. Brown of Water Witch Steamer and Hose Co. No. 1 of Cortland was omitted from the roll of delegates by the secretary by mistake.
Steuben county was added to the seven counties that previously formed the association.
The silver hose cart of the Emerald Hose company of Cortland is the most beautiful in the world. "It cost over $7,000," said a firemen from Cortland to-day. He is not a member of that company. It was seen in the parade this afternoon.—Ithaca Journal.
The hose races were started Wednesday afternoon and two companies made the run. It was after 2 o'clock, before the first team, Independent hose of Lestershire, was ready to run. There had been a strong south wind all day which blighted all hopes of record breaking time. However, just before Independent hose started, the wind shifted to the north and blew quite a gale. Their run was made in the slow time of 43 seconds, and Chambers made a bad coupling in 6 3-5 seconds, which made their official time 49 3-5 seconds. Orris hose of Cortland was the next company to run. While they were reeling up their hose, rain was falling and the run was made in quite a heavy shower. Their time was 41 3-5 seconds, but Lane, who made the coupling, did not put the nozzle on tight enough to satisfy the judges and a quarter of a second was added to the time. The official time as given out was 46 3-5 seconds.
At this point rain fell in torrents, and mingled with the water were hail stones fully a half inch in diameter. Everyone on the track ran for shelter, some for the spectators stand and others for the judges' stand, but there was such a fierce north wind, that few on the grounds escaped a drenching.
The contest was finished yesterday morning. The C. F, Johnson company of Lestershire ran, but failed to make the coupling and were declared out of the race.
Conger hose of Groton was next to run and made the fastest spurt of any company, but Ryan failed to make the coupling by a turn and a half and l 1/2 seconds were added to their time which lost them first money by one-fifth second. Their official time was 46 4-5 seconds. Earl Moe of the Conger Hose company fainted as he crossed the finish line, but was soon restored to consciousness.
Orris hose of Cortland was declared winner.
As only one team showed up for the hook and ladder contest the Excelsior| Hook & Ladder Co. of Cortland gave an exhibition and covered the distance of 200 yards, raised the ladder and sent D. F. Waters to the top in 33 1/3 seconds
In the hub and hub race two teams contested: the Independent hose of Lestershire and the Conger Hose Co. of Groton. The race was won by Independent hose of Lestershire in 33 seconds, distance 200 yards.
The prize drill was won by the H. B. Endicott Hose Co. of Lestershire.
The above company was awarded the special prize for being the best appearing hose company in the line, and Excelsior Hook & Ladder Co. of Cortland brought home a $25 Ithaca calendar clock for being the best appearing hook and ladder company in line.
The Cortland department led the grand parade yesterday afternoon, Emerald hose at the front.
The Cortland City band is deserving of the very highest compliment that can be paid it for its hard and consistent work during the last few weeks which resulted in the band's capturing the first prize of $150 in the band contest at Ithaca last night. The Waverly band was the only opponent. Each band played two selections, a march and an overture Cortland's selections were a march from Victor Herbert's "Fortune Teller" and an overture from "La Vestole" by Mercadante. The judges were C. E. Treman, Prof. Dann and Prof. Egbert of Ithaca, and they quickly gave the prize to the Cortland band which played in a fine manner and certainly outclassed Waverly. The judges credited the band with 32 out of a possible 36 points on the march and 33 out of a possible 36 points on the overture, a total of 65. Waverly scored 26 and 24 points respectively, a total of 50 out of a possible 72. The Cortland City band was made up as follows:
Leader—George C. Murphy.
Cornets—Andrew Goettel, J. Maas, Norton Adams, E. E. Seamans, J. F. Byrnes.
Reed Section—F. I. Graham, piccolo; Geo. O. Murphy, E flat clarinet; Mr. Gabel, solo clarinet; Carl Becker, T. Lanigan and John C. Seamans, clarinets.
Altos—John A. Townsend, L. Dillon, J. E. Perry, R. I. Carpenter.
Bases—Levi Adams, J. D. Clark.
Baritone—C. B. Maas.
Trombones—S. Dillon, John Miller.
Drums—F. W. Lanigan, Wm. Harvey.
Cortland was the best and the largest represented town at the convention. The Lehigh railroad sold 1,080 round-trip tickets at the Cortland station.
Ithaca was overrun with pickpockets as a crowd of people were boarding the street cars at the Inlet. Mrs. Emma J. Southworth of Trumansburg saw a man place his hand in her husband's pocket; she immediately threw her arms around him and called "police" when Jackson Coe, an officer, was present and soon had the man under arrest. He was taken to the station after which he was arraigned. He pled not guilty and will have his hearing Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. He gave his name as Thomas F. Morton of Syracuse. Mrs. Southworth is the wife of N. W. Southworth, and they formerly resided in Cortland, where they have many friends.
PLEASANT TROLLEY PARTY.
Given by Mrs. Dorr C. Smith in Honor of Her Guests.
Mrs. Dorr C. Smith arranged and gave a most enjoyable trolley party last evening in honor of her guests, Misses Anabel and Edith Harvey of Buffalo and Cecil Rogers of Binghamton. The invited guests assembled at the Cortland House at 7:30 o'clock and at 8 o'clock boarded special cars for the park which proved a very pleasant place for the evening's enjoyment. Ice cream and cake were served, and delightful music was furnished upon the piano by Mrs. Prager of Trumansburg. Dancing was in order later in the evening and at 12 o'clock the party broke up. The guests were Misses Anabel Harvey, K. Louise Tanner, Jane K. Newkirk, Bessie Benedict, Annie O. Collins, Louise Wallace, Grace Walrad, Hattie Strowbridge, Lola Strowbridge, Florence Wilcox, Grace Dunbar, Fanny Mantanye, Cecil Rogers, Cora Wells. Nellie Newkirk, Nellie Bliss, Florence Bliss, and Edith M. Harvey, and Messrs. R. H. Miller, B. L. Nourse, Maurice L. Farrell, John W. Lunibard of Greene, Louis Hulbert, H. M. Collins, T. Harry Wickwire, Charles C. Wickwire, Mr. Wood, Charles W. Barker, W. T. Yale, Fred Yale, Arthur Dunn, Rowland L. Davis, Charles Meade, and LaBrea lngraham.
DOGS AND PONIES.
Two Excellent Performances by Prof. Gentry's Trained Ponies, and Dogs.
Two large audiences completely filled the tent at Athletic field yesterday afternoon and evening to witness the performances by Prof. Gentry's trained dogs, ponies and monkeys. To say that the exhibitions were excellent would be putting it mildly. It was really wonderful to see the dogs and ponies go through with their performance and one who has not seen them can scarcely realize to what extent they have been trained and how intelligent they carry out the directions given them. The show is a good one in every respect and all the features advertised were carried out. The children, especially, were pleased and the older people were more than interested. The trick mule was the cause of much amusement and the monkey theatre at the close introduced some new and interesting features.
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| Cortland City Band, 1898. |
AFTERNOON TROLLEY RIDE.
Attractions at the Park—Concert by the Prize Band.
The success of the several evening trolley rides and the pleasure which has been derived from them has led the managers to arrange for an afternoon excursion to McGraw for the benefit of those who cannot take advantage of the evening excursions. Special cars will leave the Messenger House Saturday afternoon at 3:38 immediately following the regular McGraw car. The cars will run to McGraw and return, making a delightful hour's ride. One fare, 15 cents, will be charged for the round trip.
Saturday evening there will be a dance at the park commencing at 8 o'clock and on Sunday evening at 8 o'clock the Cortland City band will give a concert. All will want to hear the prize band.
Better Than Anticipated.
The Hub [carriage trade periodical] for August contains the following in reference to a well-known Cortland firm:
Cately & Ettling's trade on their patent buggy prop springs has been better this year than they anticipated. The principal carriage builders realize their great advantage over the old break-your-back method of raising tops, and dealers appreciate the fact that no better talking point can be devised. A vehicle equipped with these top prop springs always sells easier and quicker than one without them. The additional expense is trifling.
CRUSADE AGAINST LYNCHING.
Miss Jewett Termed a Second Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Miss Lillian Clayton Jewett of Boston, who is 24 years old, rather above the medium height and of very magnetic, attractive ways, is fighting against Judge Lynch. She has been referred to in Boston as the new Harriet Beecher Stowe, sent by heaven in answer to the prayers of the colored race. The colored people of Boston simply adore her. They think she is the first person who has taken up the cause who is gifted with inspiration.
At a mass meeting of colored people in St. Paul's Baptist church Miss Jewett made an address on "Lynching in the South." One of the climaxes in her speech was when she offered to go to Charleston, S. C., and bring to Boston the family of Postmaster Baker, who was lynched. She believes that their presence in the north in lecture rooms and lyceums would create a sentiment in favor of the southern negro which would do much to alleviate his troubles.
The young woman spoke with passion and energy. She is not a great orator, but has a way with her which carries the hearts of those who listen. The colored people in the audience, and most of them were colored, were frantic with enthusiasm.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
The Alaskan Boundary Dispute.
Canada, the willful and stubborn daughter of Brittania, who at one time seemed likely to involve the mother country in serious trouble over the Alaskan boundary, appears to have become somewhat more tractable. There is now a prospect of an amicable settlement of the dispute by the United States granting to Great Britain a so-called free port on the Lynn canal, where British vessels may take on and discharge cargoes without being subjected to the customs laws of this government. The proposition involves the payment of a rental to the United States for such port. This suggestion was made early in the negotiations by this government, but was rejected by the British commissioners on account of the opposition of Canada. It is now believed that the Dominion authorities will accept this proposition, as it is apparent that Canada has reached the conclusion that the patience of the United States has become exhausted and that nothing is to be gained by further adherence to the policy of opposition to every proposition looking toward a settlement of the dispute.
PITCHING OF BRIGGS
GAVE THE ROMANS BUT FIVE HITS YESTERDAY.
Cortland Batted Wes Willie Mains Hard—Binghamton was Easy for Utica and Oswego Trimmed Albany Twice While the Trojans Played all Around the Dorpians.
FROM BAT TO BAG.
The STANDARD this morning received the following enthusiastic letter from A. P. McGraw of McGraw:
To The Editor of The STANDARD:
SIR—What is the matter with the Cortland baseball team? With the many disadvantages they have had to meet and still be able to win two games from the Roman leaders, I am still of the opinion that they deserve the coats furnished them, and should have more support and praise from their home people. I believe they will still further merit our good will because they are made up of the material to hold out and win. Cheer up and look for their success. Yours, A. P. MCGRAW.
Pitchers Lee and Riley have been released by Binghamton.
The Albany Argus says: "Schenectady is in danger of losing last place. Albany has designs on that position."
A meeting of the directors of the State league will be held at Syracuse to-night. Several protested games are to be disposed of.
BREVITIES.
—Considerable hail fell in Truxton Wednesday during the heavy thunder shower.
—The amount of money coming to the Cortland County Agricultural society from the state funds is $656.
—All descendants of Edward Griswold are cordially invited to attend the annual reunion to be held at S.G, Lupton's, Dryden, N. Y., Aug. 17, 1899.
—Rev. Henry R. Fancher of Batavia will occupy the pulpit at the Congregational church Sunday morning in the absence of the pastor, Rev. W. H. Pound.
—Cucumbers arc now being received at the Canastota Pickle works. Two hundred and fifty-five acres of cucumbers are grown this year, as against 113 l a st year.
—New display advertisements to-day are—M. A. Case, Bargains in summer merchandise, page 6; F. Daehler, Bicycle caps, page 6; E. O. Dean, Baking powder, etc., page 7; Angell, Poultry, page 7.
—Republican caucuses to-morrow evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. Delegates are to be elected to the Republican county convention which will be held in Taylor hall, Aug. 11 at 1:30 P. M.
—The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Moser of Burlington, Vt., will be interested in an item which appears in the column of vital statistics to-day. Mrs. Moser will be remembered as Miss Anna E. Clarkson, formerly of the Normal faculty.
—Whitney Point is making preparations for a firemen's field day and citizens' jubilee to be held Thursday, Aug. 10. Visiting companies from Binghamton, Marathon and Hallstead are expected to be present and participate in the parade, and exercises appropriate to the occasion will be held in the afternoon.
—Over 1,000 acres of beets will be cultivated this summer under contract with the Binghamton Beet Sugar company. It is expected that many more acres will be contracted for before fall. The contracts are made with farmers from the vicinity of Whitney Point, Chenango Forks, Union, Colesville and other sections of Broome and Chenango counties.
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