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| Cortland County Fairgrounds and racetrack, 1894 map segment. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, September 2, 1899.
THE FAIR CLOSED.
AN UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS IN EVERY WAY.
Every One Was Satisfied with Results—The Baby Show—General Notes and Pickups Gathered from Every Side.
The greatest fair in the history of Cortland county is now at an end. It has been an unprecedented success. Five years ago such a fair would not have been dreamed of, but a change in general plan has taken place in recent years and the fairs have since seen a general and steady growth. It is thoroughly believed that each succeeding year will see a better fair than its predecessor. The people have caught the spirit of it all, and the ambitions which they cherish are boundless. But such a fair is not made and such results are not attained without hard work and plenty of it. For several weeks President Hyde, Vice-President Hitchcock, Secretary Greenman and Treasurer Brown and a competent corps of assistants have thought of little else than the fair and done little else than prepare for it, though the great burden of it all has fallen upon the broad and capable shoulders of Mr. Greenman. But that they have all been equal to the occasion the results amply prove. The whole county will join in congratulating them upon the splendid success attained, and will wish them every success and promise them every assistance for future efforts.
THE BABY SHOW.
The event of the closing day of the fair was the baby contest. The Fair stores of Cortland and Homer had offered a handsome China dinner set to the handsomest baby in the contest. At 2:30 the fond mammas with their babies lined up in the bicycle shed north of the south wing of the exhibition hall, where the judging took place. As stated in The STANDARD yesterday, the judges were S. G. Lupton, J. B. Wilson and Mrs. George E. Monroe of Dryden.
There were thirty-one entries in the contest by the following persons: F. C. Smith of Groton, F. W. Fairbanks, Mrs. George Shares, Mrs. P. Littleton, Frank Wilcox and Mrs. Arthur Wadsworth of Cortland, Wm. Beach of Marathon, E. J. Byrnes of Tully, Paul Drexler of Cortland, Mrs. E. N. Burden of Homer, M. Wetherell, Frank Taylor, Thos. McMann and M. H. Lowry of Cortland, Frank Seacord of Cheningo, F. O. Maycumber of Cortland, Rev. W. P. Garrett of McGraw, Mrs. Nellie Blashfield Fiske of Homer, C. J. Stafford of Cortland, D. Wakefield of McGraw, Mrs. G. W. Lason, Jr. of Homer, D. Lindsey, J. A. Hotchkiss, H. J. Odell, E. L. Cole and F. E. Thompson of Cortland, M. J. O'Brien of Truxton, A. J. McMann of Groton, Richard Phalen of Freetown, John Prendergast of Spafford and Frank Parker of Blodgett Mills.
The judges awarded the prize to Emily W. Burden, the 20 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Burden of Homer. No second prize was offered.
THE RACING YESTERDAY.
The 2:25 class trotting and pacing race which was begun Thursday was finished yesterday afternoon and was taken by Vinto, owned by A. E. Cornell of East Syracuse, best time 2.21 1/4.
The summaries of other races follow:
PICKUPS ON THE GROUNDS.
On Thursday a farmer's team ran away on the grounds in the race track enclosure. The farmer had left the team for a short time and in the platform wagon were his wife and children. Something frightened the horses and they started to run. Teams and people were thick and in danger. The rear wheels of a carriage were demolished, and much further damage was without doubt prevented by the promptness of E. N. Sherwood of Cortland who seized one of the horses by the bits and stopped the runaway team, but not before the wagon pole was broken. The farmer did not appreciate Mr. Sherwood's action and wanted him to pay for the broken pole. But a broken wagon pole to most people would be preferable to possible personal and perhaps fatal injuries.
E. M. Watrous of Cortland captured first premium on a horse for general purposes. He exhibited a handsome black and was one of eight competitors.
F. M. Hazard of Scott had on exhibition in the vegetable tent a bale of toe which attracted considerable attention.
A woman was observed feeling of a watermelon in the vegetable tent and was heard to remark to a friend, "That ain't no squash."
Artemas M. Wire of Taylor carried away a good bagful of premiums. He got first on an improved Chester White brood sow, first on young boar, first and second on sow and litter of pigs, first on thoroughbred Ayrshire calf and second on yearling heifer.
The Keator, Wells & Co. buggy was awarded to Thomas Girard of Cortland.
Fifteen Onondaga Indians gave a green corn dance on the track yesterday afternoon between two heats in the horse races. They were attired in native costume and attracted considerable attention.
A little scrap in the Park hotel opposite the fair grounds yesterday afternoon took the attention of the police and a large crowd for a time, but the scrappers had fled before the arrival of the officers.
All the exhibitors were compelled to keep their exhibits in place until late yesterday afternoon. This gave the crowd of 9,000 present in the afternoon an opportunity to see all the exhibits.
The $60 bicycle offered by G. F. Beaudry to the person submitting the greatest list of words made up exclusively from the letters of his name goes to Miss Rosamond Robinson of Cortland, whose list included 381 words that were allowed by the Judges as complying with the rules laid down in advance by Mr. Beaudry. There were 242 lists of words submitted and the task of the judges was a lengthy one.
One of the most difficult tasks set before any of the judges was that assigned to the judges on canned goods and jellies. Never before has there been so extensive and so elegant a display. It was exceedingly attractive to the eye, and by the eye alone was the decision to be reached, for none of the cans were to be opened. It was almost impossible to decide for there was so little difference between many of the exhibits. The majority of those who failed to receive prizes may have the consolation of knowing that if there had been more prizes the judges would have delighted to have awarded them to others as well.
Special Policeman Thomas Howard who was on duty in full uniform at the fair grounds was in great demand in the tintype tent as the central figure for family groups. A large number of the boys and girls too secured his services to act as chaperone or pater familias or anything you like for their groups.
Dairymen were greatly interested in examining the celebrated Willard H. Knapp cow tie which was in use on the grounds, four of Mr. Knapp's Jersey cows being tied up in them. They seemed to be generally approved by all. Mr. Knapp will exhibit his herd of Jerseys and his cow ties at the State fair.
The fruit cake given by Coon Bros. to the oldest man at the fair was won by Mr. James Givens of McLean whose age is 87 years.
A SPLENDID EXHIBIT.
The Elaborate and Elegant Display of the H. M. Whitney Wagon Co.
By far the largest, most elaborate, complete and elegant display of carriages at the Cortland county fair was that of The H . M. Whitney Wagon Co. which was seen in its own tent 50 by 75 feet in size which was erected just south of the main exhibition building. It was constantly a center of attraction for men, women and children, young and old, and thousands visited the tent, looked over the beautiful vehicles and many of them mentally made their own selections for future purchases.
The exhibit consisted of about twenty pieces of work selected from nearly double that number of styles which are constantly turned out from their extensive and well equipped factory on East Court-st., and any one of which may at any time be seen in their handsome showroom. This work was not especially prepared for the fair for in fact the company had not planned to make the exhibit till one of their salesmen came in from the road the previous week and decided to take a week off, as the company was far behind its orders. At his solicitation the preparations for the exhibit were hastily set on foot and the selections made from the stock then on hand.
Perhaps two of the most striking exhibits were the fine rubber tire stick seat run-about which is altogether new, and is designed to become very popular with those who desire a smooth and still running vehicle for good roads, and the elegant extension top cabriolet for family use and for general driving when the owner is also the fortunate possessor of a fine span or a good sized single horse.
For genuine comfort the eyes of all turned toward the two luxurious looking phaetons with their easy springs and high and heavily upholstered spring backs and cushions. A half dozen different styles of buggies were exhibited for lighter driving and there was something to suit the discriminating taste of the most particular. In many cases the new gray whip cord, which is already becoming so popular, is used for upholstering, but the purchaser may have the choice of a number of different styles of material. Concord road wagons in several styles were exhibited to please the business man who has much driving to do, and the improvement of these in general style and comfort within a few years is particularly noticeable. Then there were heavier wagons for country use—in fact there was something for everyone, no matter what his business or his needs, provided of course he wants a well made wagon.
All the work done at this factory is made in the best possible manner. Only tested material is used, highly skilled workmen are employed, and a careful inspection of all work is made to insure the fact that nothing is sent out that is not perfect in every respect. The finish is a delight to the eye.
Courteous representatives of the company were constantly in the tent answering questions and making explanations and the general impression made of the exhibit and those in charge was such as to carry favor in every direction.
Letter Carriers' Convention.
The following members of the [Cortland] postoffice force leave to-morrow for Scranton where they will on Monday attend the National convention of letter carriers which will be in session in that city: Postmaster A. S. Brown, Carriers S. L. Palmer, W. F. Matter, I. Dan Lester, DeWitt Howard and Ernest D. Fisk.
Mr. George T. Lester who is now in Binghamton on his vacation will go to Scranton from that city. Carrier S. L. Palmer is the regular delegate from the Cortland branch of the association and will attend the sessions of the convention throughout the week.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
A Very Novel Grievance.
The New York Post has discovered "a very worthy man, who has the position of postmaster in a town of some 8,000 inhabitants," who has a somewhat novel grievance. He wishes to get his salary reduced, but cannot do so. He feels that Uncle Sam has overestimated his value as dispenser of the mail, and he can hardly sleep well at night because of the injustice he is unwittingly working. He says: "The salary that I get, which is $1,800 a year, is altogether unreasonable. It is swindling the public to pay such salaries. I am not worth it, because I could afford to do the work for half the pay. There are plenty of men as good as I am who would be glad of the place on those terms, for they cannot do any better. The department pays the salary of my clerk and, although I am responsible for considerable money, the duties of my office are very light."
He added that he had talked to his congressman on the subject, but the latter was of the opinion that political considerations would prevent any reform. The suffering postmaster should have noted the proportions of his prospective salary when he was turning heaven and earth to get the job. Then when the outrageous $1,800 a year daunted him he could probably have found some neighbor who would have been willing to relieve him of both his embarrassment and the [presidential] nomination.
Labor Day at the Postoffice.
Monday being Labor day the hours during which the postoffice will be open are from 7 to 10 A. M. and from 6 to 7 P. M. There will be one complete collection of mail from street boxes at 9 A. M. and from the Main-st. boxes between the Cortland House and the Messenger House at 6:30 P. M. The last mail will close at 7 P. M. and the money order department will be closed all day.
On account of the National convention of letter carriers at Scranton, Pa., no delivery of mall will be made by carriers during the day, but the carriers' window will be open during the office hours.
Slipped Into a Thresher.
Fred Cotanch of Dryden while pitching grain to the feeder of a threshing machine at Freeville on Wednesday slipped into the feed box and had his right foot caught and torn to pieces nearly up t o the knee. The machinery was stopped, the unfortunate man extricated, physicians summoned, and the leg was amputated five inches below the knee.
Will Meet the Mothers.
Miss E. Louise Adams, the new public school kindergarten teacher has arrived in town and will be pleased to meet the mothers at the office of the superintendent in the Central school building from 10 to 12 o'clock Monday or at the Second ward school Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock.
In Police Court.
Officer Gooding last night arrested Fred Graham near the fair grounds on the charge of public intoxication. This morning he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a term of six mouths in the Onondaga county penitentiary. He was taken to Syracuse by Officer Smith.
John Cummings, guilty of public intoxication, was fined $5.
Death of Edwin M. Hulbert.
Our fellow citizen, Edwin M. Hulbert, left us for his eternal home on the eve of Sept. 1, having dropped away suddenly from neuralgia of the heart. Having grieved over the loss of his faithful companion in life in April last who had been so happily associated with him for many years, he seemed thereafter to be indifferent to his pleasant surroundings.
In former years he was an energetic business man and never idle for employment. He was born in Truxton, in the year 1836, went to live with his oldest brother in the city of New York when 14 years of age, where he eventually became the active member of the prominent produce house of William Hulbert & Brothers, who by their diligence and reliability were for many years the leading firm in that trade, and familiar in name and person to the farming community of Cortland county and vicinity. His health partially failing him in 1872 he retired and removed his residence to our village, where his home has been the attraction of society, and church people received a hearty welcome.
He was ever alert to the public welfare, and interested in the general welfare.
The immediate Hulbert family was composed of one daughter and six sons, of which he was the youngest. The next preceding brother, George A. Hulbert of Marathon and Marvin M. Hulbert of Nunda, Ill., remain the only survivors. Our neighbors, H. Howard Pomeroy and Ernest M. Hulbert are his nephews and Mrs. Ardell Bryant, a niece, resides in DeRuyter. William T. Hulbert and Mrs. Lida Sargent are children of his brother William, always living in New York.
Thus the ranks of the family are rapidly diminishing having left the record of a successful career. The smiling social face of the deceased will be missed on our streets.
The funeral will be held at the house Monday at 2 o'clock and will be private. Burial in the Cortland Rural cemetery.
PHILIPPINE BLOCKADE.
Navy Wants to Shut Off the Insurgents' Supplies.
IT MAY SOON BE ATTEMPTED.
Nice Point of International Law Involved. The Government May Declare Certain Ports Closed to Commerce as the Solution—A Decision Will Be Reached Next Week.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.—A new, and it is believed, an effective means of preventing the Luzon insurgents from securing munitions of war and other supplies from outside will probably be put in operation by Major General Otis and Rear Admiral Watson within a short time. The matter will be taken up for consideration when President McKinley returns to Washington and a decision reached early next week.
The government has been aware for several months that the insurgents were securing food and ammunition from places outside of the islands and every effort has been made to stop this traffic. The recent addition to the naval force in the Philippines of a number of light-draft gunboats captured or purchased from Spain has been followed by a great many captures of filibustering craft, mostly small schooners, but owing to certain international considerations the interdiction of insurgent supplies has not been made as effective as the government desires. From the first the navy department has insisted that the only sure means of preventing the traffic was the establishment of a blockade of all ports in the Island of Luzon, and this has just been followed by a formal recommendation by the department to that effect. Naval officers insist the navy is able to shut off all supplies for the insurgents shipped from outside places, and it has been urged on the government authorities by naval officers that if the plan were carried into effect, the insurrection would end within a very short time.
While there does not appear to be any difference of opinion as to the excellence of this policy among the officials of the three departments concerned—state, war and navy—some of those in authority have questioned the advisability of pursuing such a course on the ground that it would give foreign nations an excuse for recognizing the belligerency of the insurgents. It has been pointed out that under international law a nation cannot blockade its own ports, and for the United States to declare a blockade of ports in the Philippines would be virtually acknowledging that a state of war existed, that the Filipinos were maintaining a government of their own and were exercising it within certain territory. Whether the means of overcoming this objection can be found remains to be seen, but officials here are confident that the conference with the president will result in the adoption of a plan which, when put into operation, will effectually shut off the means now possessed by the insurgents of securing outside aid.
General Otis has not been very successful in establishing a satisfactory system of keeping contraband supplies from reaching Luzon. On June 28 he informed the war department that he had opened certain ports to trade. These ports prior to that time had been closed to commerce on account of the activity of the insurgents. On Aug. 10 General Otis informed the war department that he had issued a decree closing insurgent ports to inter-land traffic. The object of this was to prevent the transportation of native products to interdicted ports. Certain ports which were virtually in the possession of the insurgents were declared by Aguinaldo to be closed to vessels flying the American flag, and the decree of General Otis was issued in retaliation. At present the ports in the Philippines are closed to traffic with other ports in the island, but vessels from outside places are permitted to enter if their papers are regular.
The result of this liberality in trade with outside ports, however, has not been satisfactory. Much of the food supplies carried to the Philippines in American and foreign vessels gets to the insurgents, and the latter also benefit by the money received by native shippers for their supplies of tobacco, hemp and other products which are exported on the vessels bringing the food.
It has been proposed as a means of meeting the difficulty that an order be issued closing the ports in Luzon, with the exception of Manila, to outside trade. Such action would not constitute the declaration of a blockade, and would not furnish an excuse for foreign governments to recognize insurgent belligerency. What amounts to a blockade is now being maintained by United States naval vessels in the waters of Luzon. One or two vessels are to be found off every port in that island, but their commanders have no authority to prevent the landing of supplies from American and foreign ships whose papers are regular, where the ships do not carry contraband of war.
The naval authorities are apparently very anxious to have a formal blockade declared. They contend that the moral effect of the recognition of the insurgents as belligerents by other nations on the basis of the declaration would be very small as compared with the benefit to the American cause through an effectual stoppage of all supplies.
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| Major General Elwell S. Otis. |
Dispatch from Otis.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.—General Otis to-day cabled the war department a dispatch which he received from General Hughes, commanding the American forces at Iloilo. General Hughes said: "Lieut. Col. Byrne on Aug. 31 destroyed Chief Argo Gula, most important bandit stronghold, killing twenty-one, wounding many; capturing large quantities supplies, complete outfit reloading shells, bolos, spears, etc. Feat remarkable as town accessible only by road, almost perpendicular slope, constantly under fire for 1,000 feet; one officer and two men struck by boulders rolled down on them, but not seriously hurt; no casualties reported; bandit strength 400."
BREVITIES.
—The State fair at Syracuse begins on Monday.
—The public schools open for the fall term next Tuesday.
—The annual reunion of the Sager family is being held at the park this afternoon.
—Rev. W. E. Doughty of Fish's Eddy will occupy the pulpit of the First M. E. church to-morrow night.
—Monday is Labor day and a legal holiday. No paper will be issued from The STANDARD office that night.
—The regular meeting of the hospital board for September will be held at the hospital on Monday next at 3 P. M.
—The evening services will be resumed in all the several churches to-morrow evening at 7:30 o'clock, the union services being at an end.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Cortland Opera House, "A Contented Woman,'' page 4; F. Daehler, Clothing, page 7; Burgess, Clothing, page 6.
—Briggs Brothers of Homer has bought out the undertaking business of L. S. Haddock of Cortland and has taken all his material and fittings to their Homer store. The Cortland establishment will be closed.
—The union young peoples' meeting will be held at the Homer-ave. M. E. church to-morrow night at 6 o'clock. At 7:30 o'clock, in place of the regular preaching service, will be held a service in charge of the Young People's Christian union of Cortland at which an interesting program will be presented.
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