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| Maj. Gen. Elwell S. Otis. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, September 7, 1899.
HOME RULE FOR NEGROS.
General Otis' Order to the Inhabitants of the Island.
MADE PUBLIC FROM WASHINGTON.
It Is Being Carefully Considered By the President in Connection With the Recommendations for the Government of the Archipelago—The Document.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.—Copies of General Otis' order granting home rule to the people of the island of Negros were received by the state and war departments, together with a constitution proposed by the inhabitants of the island, upon which they seek to have established for themselves a republican form of government.
This action will be very carefully considered by the president in connection with the recommendations for the government of the archipelago which will be incorporated in his forthcoming message, but in the meantime the government of Negros will be conducted in accordance with the order issued by General Otis, which announces that Brigadier General James F. Smith, United States volunteers, commanding United States troops in the submilitary districts of the island of Negros in the Visayan military district, is appointed military governor of the island, and adds:
"The people of Negros, through duly accredited representatives, having freely acknowledged the sovereignty of the United States over that island and having developed and forwarded to his excellency, the president of the United States, for consideration and deliberation of congress a proposed constitution or body fundamental laws, upon which they seek to have established for themselves a republican form of government, it is deemed essential, pending final action by the president and the congress of the United States thereon, while supervision of the affairs of the island must be maintained, that a provisional government to administer its civil matters be instituted, under which the people may enjoy the largest measure of civil liberty compatible with prevailing conditions and which shall conform to their desires as expressed in their proposed constitution.
"It is therefore ordered that a government for that island be established as speedily as practicable. The government of the Island of Negros shall consist of a military governor appointed by the United States military governor of the Philippines, who shall command the United States troops stationed therein, a civil governor and advisory council elected by the people. The military governor shall appoint secretaries for the treasury, an attorney general and an auditor, who shall act under his immediate instructions. The seat of government shall be established at Bacolor.
"The military governor shall exercise the supreme executive power. He shall see that the laws are executed; shall appoint to office and fill all vacancies in office not herein otherwise provided for, and, with the approval of the military governor of the Philippines, remove any officer from office. He shall perform such other functions as the duties of his position may require.
"The civil governor, to be elected by the people, shall advise the military governor of all public civil questions, and shall preside over the advisory council. He shall countersign all grants and commissions of civil nature which are executed by the military governor, attend every session of the advisory council, and in case of a tie vote in said body he shall cast the deciding vote; shall receive all bills and resolutions of the advisory council; shall attest the official acts of the military governor in so far as strictly civil matters are concerned; shall affix the great seal, with his own attestation, to all civil commissions, pardons and public instruments to which the official signature of the military governor is required, and perform such other duties as may be duly conferred upon him.
The military governor of the island shall have the right to veto all bills or resolutions adopted by the advisory council, and his veto shall be final if not disapproved by the military governor of the Philippines.
"The advisory council shall discharge all the ordinary duties of a legislature.
"The duties of the secretaries of the treasury, interior and agriculture and auditor are of practically the same character, as those officials of the United States. The secretary of public instruction has charge of schools. Municipal governments shall be organized as soon as possible under the supervision of the military and civil governors and the advisory council. Officers of cities, towns and municipalities in office at the time of the promulgation of this order shall continue to act in their official capacity until successors are elected, selected or appointed and qualified.
"The judicial power shall be vested in three judges, who shall be appointed by the military governor of the island. Inferior courts shall be provided for and established under the order and recommendation of the civil governor and advisory council.
"Free public schools shall be established throughout the populous districts of the island, in which the English language shall be taught and this subject will receive the careful consideration of the advisory council.
"The burden of government must be equitably distributed among the people. The military authorities will collect and receive the customs revenue, if any, will control postal matters and Philippine inter-island trade and commerce."
Filipino Money Issued.
MANILA, Sept. 7.—The recent issue of Filipino money amounts to $3,000,000. The acceptance of this issue is made obligatory and the bills are made redeemable in three years. The insurgents have issued a call upon property owners in the interior to supply gratis to the insurgent army carts, horses and cattle.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
Lieutenant Peary and his expedition have reached a point a little nearer the north pole than we are. All the members of the party were reported in good health. In about a year's time Lieutenant Peary will be telling us in a lecture how it all happened or didn't happen, and after he shall have finished we shall know just as much and care just as little about the north pole as we do now.
The development of wireless telegraphy opens up all sorts of possibilities. For instance, the gentleman with a predilection for late hours and a quiet game at the club may have ticked into his residence a message to his wife conveying every few minutes the information that he is hard at work at his office, but is progressing so nicely that he hopes to be home shortly. The fellow who takes a party of congenial friends for an evening's sail on his yacht may avail himself of Marconi's invention in the same manner. In short, there is no telling how much of a field the great Italian has opened to mendacious husbands.
IN THE EARLY DAYS.
Water Witch Fire and Hose Companies' First Ball in 1855.
Mr. Glen Cuyler of Brooklyn who is now visiting in town produced yesterday from his pocketbook, where he had carried it a long time, one of the invitations issued by the Water Witch Fire and Hose companies to their first annual ball, which was to occur at Reynolds' hall in Cortland on Wednesday evening, Jan. 10, 1855. The managers were the officers of the two companies, as follows:
Fire Company—E. F. Gould, foreman; E. Gurley, first assistant; J. C. Jarvis, second assistant; Glen Cuyler, secretary; C. S. Crouch, treasurer.
Hose Company—J. B. Reynolds, foreman; J. D. Schermerhorn, first assistant; H. W. Ballard, second assistant; A. Crandall, secretary; T. Cornwell, treasurer.
The room committee consisted of C. S. Crouch, H. B. Stephens, Glen Cuyler and H. R. Rouse. Music was to be furnished by Canham's band. Tickets $2.
This old invitation carries the memories back a good while. Of the officers of the two companies only Mr. Cuyler of the fire company and Mr. Schermerhorn of the hose company are living, and only Mr. Cuyler and Mr. Rouse of the room committee are living. Mr. Cuyler was then of course a resident of Cortland.
COUNTY W. C.T. U.
Convention Held in Cortland Yesterday and To-day.
The thirteenth annual convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union of Cortland county began yesterday morning in the Congregational church and closed at noon to-day. Upward of forty delegates have been in attendance, representing unions at Cincinnatus, Cortland, Cuyler, Freetown, Homer, McGraw, Truxton and Virgil.
The address of welcome yesterday morning was given by Mrs. J. L. Marritt of Cortland, and responses were made by Mrs. Julia Tanner of Blodgett Mills, Mrs. Ballou of Virgil and Mrs. Hill of McGraw. The day was devoted entirely to listening to reports from the various departments showing much work in many directions.
Last evening occurred the Demorest matron's contest for the silver medal, the program of which was as follows:
Poorhouse Nan, Mrs. Briggs of Homer.
A Short Story, Mrs. Ballou of Virgil.
Piano Solo, Miss Ethel Mott of Cortland.
The Old Maid's Account of the Meeting, Mrs. Frank Watson of Cortland.
Called to Account, Mrs. Frank Snyder of Cortland.
Piano Solo, Miss Bergene Watson of Cortland.
Sebastian Manning's Dream, Mrs. Smith of Cincinnatus.
A Vulture of Civilization, Mrs. Emma Watrous of Freetown.
Piano Solo, Miss Mott.
Piano Solo, Miss Watson.
The judges were County Judge Joseph E. Eggleston, E. M. Van Hoesen and Mrs. A. D. Ellsworth, and after deliberation awarded first honors to Mrs. Watson and honorable mention to Mrs. Watrous. The medal was presented by Mrs. Fanny Bierce.
Further reports were given from departments this morning and officers for the ensuing year were elected.
The officers elected were as follows:
President—Miss Libbie Robertson of Cortland.
Vice-President—Mrs. Julia L. Tanner of Blodgett Mills.
Recording Secretary—Mrs. Ella Hillick of Cortland.
Corresponding Secretary—Miss Sarah Hare of Cortland.
Treasurer—Mrs. Jennie Boynton of Cortland.
TIOUGHNIOGA CLUB.
Annual Election of Directors and Officers for Next Year.
The annual meeting of the members of the Tioughnioga club was held last night and there was an unusually large attendance. Reports of officers for the past year were given.
The following directors were elected for three years: J. S. Bull, F. Daehler, John Miller, S. K. Jones, N. Jay Peck.
The periodicals for the year 1898 were then sold at auction, S. K. Jones acting as auctioneer and making a first class one too. The magazines in general went low the only real sharp bidding being between R. H. Miller, N. J. Peck, F. B. Nourse, and C. E. Tichener for Life. Mr. Miller has usually bought Life, and the similarity between Life's jokes and Mr. Miller's jokes have often been noted, but it was last night knocked off to Mr. Titchener for $1.20, and then it was said that Ran would have to get some new periodical from which to study up jokes. N. J. Peck bought Puck for 30 cents, F. J. Peck Harper's Weekly for 80 cents, C. E. Titchener Frank Leslie's for 65 cents, S. K. Jones Judge for 35 cents, J. S. Bull, the London Graphic for $1.15, C. E. Titchener the Century for 60 cents, G. L. Warren McClure's for 55 cents, F. P. Hakes Munsey's for 30 cents, G. W. Bradford the Cosmopolitan for 40 cents, Gideon Wright Mercury for 5 cents.
At the conclusion of the members' meeting the fifteen directors met and elected officers as follows:
President—F. P. Hakes.
Vice-President—A. M. Jewett.
Secretary—S. K. Jones.
Treasurer—N. J. Peck.
The house committee for next month is J. S. Bull, C. F. Brown and F. Daehler.
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Clementine de Vere Sapio. |
SOME OF THE ARTISTS
Who Are to Appear at the Music Festival Next Week.
The twenty-fifth annual Mahan music, festival will occur at the [Cortland] Opera House next week beginning Monday night. There will be a matinee on Wednesday afternoon and concerts Thursday and Friday afternoon and evenings. Following are some press notices concerning some of the artists:
The first formal social affair given at the White House by President and Mrs. McKinley was the state dinner, which took place on Wednesday evening, March 24. After dinner the distinguished company adjourned to the Blue Parlor, and were delightfully entertained by a charming musical program given by Ella Russell and Franz Wilczek. In addition to the dinner guests a number of the most prominent residents were invited to the concert. At the close of the concert the president congratulated Wilczek in most flattering terms upon his highly artistic reading of his violin solos, and presented him with his "boutonniere" and autograph, as a slight token of appreciation. The rare opportunity of appearing before so distinguished an assembly at the executive mansion is allotted to few, and Wilczek should feel quite complimented by it.—The Musical Courier.
Mme. De Vere-Sapio returns to us after enjoying Old World applause, finished as ever, and greatly improved on the side of dramatic delivery. Her voice, crystal in quality, has grown, especially in the lower and middle registers, and she sings with more warmth and always musically.—New York Advertiser.
The program was made most attractive by the name of Ion Jackson, a New York tenor of more than usual ability. He was heard at his best. In his ballads he was excellent.—Philadelphia Press.
Julian Walker is making a positive sensation in New York musical circles, possessed of a wonderful bass voice of exceptional power and sweetness, and smoothness through all registers; he stands high among American bassos, an admirable musician.—Concert Goer, New York City.
Ladies Free To-morrow.
To-morrow's baseball game between Cortland and Binghamton will be ladies' benefit day and all ladies will be admitted to the grounds free. The fair sex will undoubtedly turn out in large numbers and there should also be a large attendance of the gentlemen. The State league season closes Saturday when Binghamton appears again in Cortland. Game at 3:30 P. M.
THE PRIZE WINNERS.
List of Those Who Captured Special Prizes at the Fair.
One of the leading features of the Cortland county fair last week was the list of special prizes offered for different exhibits. In many of them there were spirited contests and the judges found their tasks difficult.
Following is a list of the winners of these special prizes which have not been previously noted in these columns:
Spot Cash Baldwin of Cortland for best second and third best loaves of bread from Baldwin's flour, one and one-half, one, and one-half barrels flour respectively—First, Mrs. Mary Burt, Blodgett Mills; second, Mrs. C. N. Mack, Cortland; third, W. E. Norwood, Cortland.
DePuy's poultry book, No. 2, for best exhibit of Brown Leghorns—F. B. Lampman of Cortland.
Clark & Angell for largest exhibit of sheep, ten cakes scouring soap—H. R. Heath of Cortland.
Clark & Angell for best exhibit of honey, ten cakes scouring soap—B. R. Knapp, Cortland.
DePuy's poultry book, No. 3, for largest turkey—M. E. Dolbear, Fulton.
G. I. Watson for best silk log cabin quilt, one bottle perfume—A. Ketchum, Cortland.
DePuy's poultry book, No. 4, for best exhibit of lop-eared rabbits—Martin McMahon, Cortland.
Wickwire Bros. for best display of Hamburgs, one bale of 6-ft. poultry netting— M. E. Dolbear, Fulton.
Package Pratt's animal food for best display of cabbage—M. G. Johnson, Cortland.
C. D. Sanders, one box cigars for best Shepherd dog—C. C. Haight of East Homer.
S. J. Parmiter, silk umbrella for second prize in ladies' bicycle race—B. H. Knapp of Cortland.
DePuy's poultry book, No. 5, for best exhibit Silver Wyandottes—W. A. Smith, Whitney Point.
E. C. Rindge for best exhibit of canned fruits, five pounds butter—Alta N. Edson, Cortland.
Years' subscription to Poultry Monthly for best pair game bantams—John Greenman, Cortland.
H. F. Benton Lumber Co. for best Jersey cow, a 20 ft. ladder—B. R. Knapp, Cortland.
American Poultry Advocate one year for best Buff Leghorn pullet—A. W. Graham, Cortland.
John Dowd for best collection of beans, one box cigars—Thomas Davison, Freetown.
Mrs. G. T. Chatterton, premium skirt to the lady having largest number daughters at the fair—Mrs. A. Hammond of Virgil. Eight daughters present.
Package Pratt's food for best display of apples—C. W. Wilkins, Homer.
G. F. Beaudry, Stearns bicycle to person exhibiting list of greatest number words constructed from letters in name "G. F. Beaudry"—Miss Rosamond Robinson, Cortland, 381 words.
A. W. Stevens, cup and brush for best and largest exhibit of Bantams—John Greenman, Cortland.
Peck Bros., light double harness to farmer exhibiting best double turnout—Ralph Butler, Homer.
Practical Poultryman one year for best exhibit of turkeys—M. E. Dolbear, Fulton.
M. E. Sarvay, pair boots for largest pumpkin—E. S. Hill, Peruville.
DePuy's poultry book, No. 6, for best exhibit of Minorcas—Cummings & McMillan, Cortland.
G. H. Ames, pair Kulture shoes for nearest guess to number Kulture shoes made last season, Lena M. Dennis Cortland.
Poultry Monthly one year for best Barred Rock, female—Clark & Dempsey, Cortland.
Henry Corcoran, for best gelding, bottle mixed soda—N. Sanders, Lincklaen.
Package Pratt's food for best grape display—I. A. Beach, Cortland.
Coon Bros., oldest man on grounds second day, fancy decorated fruit cake—Harvey Backus of Groton, 87 years old, Aug. 27, 1899.
J. C. Seager, ton coal for best loaf of bread made from Wickwire Bros. flour and baked with Lehigh Valley coal— Mrs. J. W. Wilson, Cortland.
A. S. Brown, for best exhibits of eggs, storage for 100 dozen eggs till Jan. 1, 1900—F. P. Howland, Cortland first, B. R. Knapp of Cortland second.
Pratt's food for best display of canned fruit—Mrs. L. S. Johnson, Cortland.
One year's subscription to the Cortland Semi-Weekly STANDARD for best gallon of maple syrup—A. V. Smith of Cortland.
W. S. Hoxie, barrel flour for best loaf of bread baked from Queen City flour—Mrs. N. F. Webb of Cortland.
Pratt's food for best silk crazy quilt—Frank Borthwick, Freetown.
Poultry Monthly one year for largest and best exhibit of single comb White Leghorns—Irving F. Rice, Cortland.
L. R. Lewis, Perfection milk cooler for best ten-pound package of dairy butter—Mrs. J. C. Edwards of Cincinnatus.
Pratt's food for best layer cake—Mrs. K. L. Chatterton, Cortland.
G. W. Bradford, pint of vanilla for best angel food cake—Mrs. J. Jones, Cortland.
L. R. Lewis, 30-gallon feed cooker for best and largest poultry exhibit—W. A. Smith of Whitney Point.
Palace Star laundry, laundry work for second best exhibit of amateur photography—W. C. Babcock, Scott.
Cortland Democrat one year to farmer's wife bringing best red raspberry pie—Mrs. Eli Dickinson of South Cortland.
Pratt's food for best loaf of wheat bread—Mrs. D. Burnham, Cortland.
Half bushel telephone peas for best exhibit of vegetables raised by an amateur—J. C. Coon, Homer.
Cortland Semi-Weekly STANDARD one year for best sample of canned strawberries—James Reilly, Cortland.
C. F. Thompson, grocery and meat order for best exhibit of Barred Plymouth Rocks—Nodecker & Totman of Cortland.
H. B. Hubbard, jardeniere for best collection of asters—M. M. Lathrop, Cortland.
Pound of beet seed for largest beet—J. C. Coon, Homer.
Cortland Democrat one year to farmer whose wife brings best apple pie—B. D. Greenman, McGraw.
Edwin Robbins, briar pipe and case for best display of Lombard plums—L. S. Johnson, Cortland.
Practical Poultryman one year for best pair of Barred Rock chicks—Nodecker & Totman, Cortland.
S. N. Holden & Co., ton coal for best single turnout driven by a lady—E. D. Montgomery, Cortland.
James E. Edwards of Cortland, for being the largest man on the grounds, will be barbered three months free by D. W. Tuttle of 26 Railroad-st.
Glann & Clark, pair Gold Seal rubber boots for largest beet—J. C. Coon of Homer.
W. H. Morgan, horse blanket for best yearling colt—Geo. Maxson, Scott.
B. F. Taylor $2 for best bushel of potatoes—W. H. McGraw, Cortland.
Practical Poultryman one year for best pair of Golden Duckwing Bantam fowls—John Greenman, Cortland.
One pound cabbage seed for largest cabbage—M. M. Lathrop, Cortland.
McGraw & Osgood, for largest squash, pair American Shield Duck boots—J. D. Hull, Cortland.
A. J. Goddard, box of cigars for best pair Pekin ducks—W. A. Smith, Whitney Point.
Farm Poultry one year for best exhibit of Barred Plymouth Rocks—Nodecker & Totman, Cortland.
Interstate Poultryman one year for best display of pigeons—M. E. Dolbear, Fulton.
Strait & Jones, for best loaf of bread made from "King Bee" flour, one barrel of flour of that brand—Mrs. L. W. Porter, Homer.
Model Clothing Co., coat for largest potato—O. M. McKinney of Virgil.
Pound of assorted sweet pea seed for best bouquet of sweet peas—Mrs. K. L. Chatterton, Cortland.
T. P. Button, bottle hair tonic and two bottles Iceoline for best pair Rose Comb Brown Leghorns—W. Shriner, Searsburg.
Wickwire Bros. bale of netting for best and largest display of poultry, Mediterranean class—I. F. Rice, Cortland.
Cortland Semi-Weekly STANDABD one year for best loaf wheat bread—W. A. Stubbs, Cortland..
O. L. Ingraham, box cigars for best Bull Terrier dog—C. Howard, Cortland.
Practical Poultryman one year for best pen of chicks—I. F. Rice, Cortland.
Robert Otto, for best and largest exhibit of Holstein Friesian cattle, swing— M. S. Nye, Preble.
Alex Mahan, violin for best map of Cortland county fair grounds—Amelia Townsend, Cortland.
Model Clothing Co., suit of clothes for longest stalk of corn—F. J. Per Lee of McLean.
Maxson & Starin, ton of coal for best display of needlework—Mrs. F. Tenney, Cortland.
Cortland Democrat one year for smallest wholly ripe pumpkin—Theo. Travis, McGraw.
Practical Poultryman one year for best display of Buff Cochin Bantams—John Greenman, Cortland.
F. B. Nourse, silver fruit dish for best double turnout—Mrs. Earl Champlin, Groton City.
Baker's grocery, 100 cakes Master's soap for best laundered white skirt—Mrs. D. R. Shults, Cortland.
W. R. Hill's offer to shoe free all around the best single road horse will be accepted by Gilbert Jameson of Dryden.
L. D. Garrison, pound of chewing tobacco for largest bull on grounds—M. S. Nye, Preble.
Dr. Hawley gives six bottles of pills to the judge of the poultry exhibit—F. B. Zimmer of Gloversville.
Isaac Edgcomb, saddle to person showing best saddle horse—J. Niles, Cortland.
The Farm Poultry one year for best pair of Pekin ducklings—W. A. Smith, Whitney Point.
F. H. Ritter will give three months' barbering to C. B. Maas for being the attendant at the fair having the baldest head.
T. P. Bristol, silk umbrella for best single turnout—Mrs. E. D. Montgomery, Cortland.
Cortland Semi-Weekly STANDARD one year for best case of clover honey—C. W. Wilkins, Cortland.
W. W. Bennett, Sterling stove to best judge of weight—F. G. Fisk, Scott.
The American Fancier one year for largest and best exhibit of Buff Leghorns—W. A. Smith, Whitney Point.
Same for best exhibit of Minorcas—A. V. H. Cummings, Cortland.
A Few Hens one year for best pair of White Crested Black Polish fowls—M. E. Dolbear, Fulton.
C. W. Stoker, case of canned goods for largest and best display of decorated china—Mrs. E. E. Ellis, Cortland.
Cortland Semi-Weekly STANDARD one year for best essay on "Our County Fair"—F. J. PerLee, McLean.
Model Clothing Co., overcoat for largest cabbage—M. M. Lathrop, Cortland.
Cortland Semi-Weekly STANDARD one year for best display of penmanship work—Julia D. Townsend, Cortland.
M. A. Case, silk waist for best hand bouquet made by an amateur—Mrs. F. J. Per Lee, McLean.
Buck & Lane's offer of a $31 Lake Andes range for best exhibit of domestic bakestuffs—Mrs. D. R. Shults, Cortland.
J. W. Brown, three-fourths, one-half, and one-fourth barrel Marvel flour for three best loaves of bread—F. S. Burnham, Homer; B. H. Wheeler, Cortland; Z. Lowe, Cortland.
Champion Milk Cooler Co., Babcock milk tester for best full cream farm cheese—A. Curtis. Cheningo.
Cortland Democrat one year for best twelve red onions—W. F. Shults, Cortland.
Champion cooler and aerator for best factory full cream cheese—Mrs. M. J. Perry, Homer.
Poultry Keeper one year for second largest display of poultry—John Greenman.
A Few Hens one year for best pair Houdan chicks—C. A. Johnson, Cortland.
Bale of Wickwire poultry netting for best poultry exhibit, American class—W. A. Smith, Whitney Point.
Cortland Semi-Weekly STANDARD one year for largest and best display of winter apples—Mrs. A. Loucks, Cortland.
A Few Hens one year for best pair silver speckled Hamburgs—W. A. Smith, Whitney Point.
A. W. Graham's Knox hat also goes to Mr. Smith for best poultry exhibit, Mediterranean class.
Interstate Poultryman one year for best exhibit of exhibition games—F. Miner.
Pair of shoes from J. A Jayne for best copy of vertical penmanship—Gertrude Ryan, Cortland.
Poultry Keeper one year for best guinea hen—W. H. Hopkins, Cortland.
Granulated sugar, 100 pounds from F. H. Cobb & Co. for best exhibit of Poland China swine—J. Heath, Cortland.
Ton of coal from Martin & Sprague for largest and best exhibit of potatoes by a farmer—W. H. Phelps, Homer.
The remainder of the list will be published later.
Italian Will Recover.
The Italian who slipped into the tank of hot asphalt yesterday afternoon as briefly stated in The STANDARD last night, was George Bills of Cortland, who was formerly a section hand on the Lehigh Valley. He was attended at the hospital by Dr. F. D. Reese, who found that his limbs and arms were badly scalded. When the asphalt, which had hardened, was removed, a portion of the skin came off with it and it leaves him in a bad and sore condition, but he will undoubtedly recover.
THE DRYDEN FAIR.
The Usual Great Exhibition to Occur on Sept. 10 to 21.
The Dryden fair officers have this year greatly improved their grounds and will offer special inducements to make it better than all previous years. One of the keys to their success is their liberal ticket system and the cheap rates will prevail again this season; another key is the fact that gambling of every kind is strictly prohibited and this rule is rigidly enforced. Every purse and premium is paid and this year they have a particularly long list of special premiums.
This year's fair is to be held Sept. 19, 20 and 21. Some of the special attractions in addition to the usual exhibits will be a baseball game between Ithaca and Moravia, excellent trotting and pacing races, trap shooting, ladies' driving contest, a floral and bicycle parade.
There will be horse races all three days with the following program:
TUESDAY, Sept. 19.
2:40 Class—Trotting and pacing, $200.00
2:25 Class—Trotting and pacing, $200.00
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20.
2:29 Class—Trotting and pacing, $200.00
2:11 Class—Trotting and pacing, $250.00
THURSDAY, Sept. 21.
2:34 Class—Trotting and pacing, $200.00
2:20 Class—Trotting and pacing, $200.00
National rules to govern, except horse distancing field is entitled to first money only. Right reserved to change order of races and those prevented by rain may be continued or declared off. Mile heats, best three in five.
Purses divided 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. Five to enter, four to start. Entrance 5 per cent of purse with additional 5 per cent from winners. Stabling, hay and straw free to starters only. Entries close Friday, Sept. 15.
Trotters with records two seconds faster than any of the above classes are entitled to start in those classes. Hopples not barred.
The management has issued a fine premium list, a copy of which may be obtained by addressing the secretary, J. B. Wilson.
Special rates for round trip tickets will be given on the Lehigh Valley R. R. and there will be two special trains from Cortland each day. For timetable see next week's papers.
BREVITIES.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Burgess, Fall Clothing and shoes, page 7; Palmer & Co., Groceries and drygoods, page 6.
—The Loyal Circle of King's Daughters will meet to-morrow at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. A. A. Sprague, 144 Port Watson-st.
—A joint meeting of the board of managers and the advisory board of the hospital will be held in the parlor of the Savings bank Saturday, Sept. 9, at 4 P. M.
—A regular conclave of Cortland commandery, No. 150, K. T., will be held Friday at 7:30 P. M. The order of Red Cross will be conferred, after which there will be a drill.
—All the watch shanties along the line of the Lehigh Valley, are receiving a new coat of paint. The old, dusty, red color is being supplanted by a drab [color] which is far neater and more pleasing to the eye.
—Miss Emma Brong, the young lady who attempted to end her life Saturday night by taking arsenic, to-day shows slightly better symptoms, yet her recovery is by no means certain.
—The board of village trustees met informally on Church-st. yesterday afternoon and looked over the conditions in connection with the petition to change the location of the west sidewalk. A number of the streets property owners were there, but little was said by any of the trustees indicating their probable action.
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