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| Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N. Y. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, May 20, 1901.
PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION OPENS.
Dedication Day of the Great Six Months Festival. Wonderful Beauty of the Completed Work.
BUFFALO, May 20.—The dedication of the Pan-American Exposition today was performed in a manner befitting the great occasion, a large attendance testifying to the widespread interest in the mammoth enterprise. Fully 300,000 people were on hand to take part in the grand event. The day was made a civic holiday, and there was a general outpouring of people from cities and towns within 200 miles of Buffalo, both in the United States and Canada, by way of the 20 or more great lines of railway which center in this city.
The city was astir at an early hour to witness or participate in the programme. Mr. Louis L. Babcock was chief marshal, and the programme consisted of parades, ceremonies in the Temple of Music and special outdoor features. There were two separate and distinct parades—an Exposition parade and a concessionaires' parade, leaving the City Hall at 10 a. m.
The Exposition parade consisted of the United States troops in this city, the Mexican National Band, a detachment of all arms of the Mexican army and other foreign troops in the city, the Fourth Brigade, N. G. S. N. Y., all under the command of General S. M. Welch, escorting carriages containing the Exposition officials and their specially invited guests.
The parade of the concessionaires was participated in by all the concessionaires. It was accompanied by 15 bands and was two miles in length, showing the wonderful features and interesting people of the Midway.
The ceremonies at the grounds consisted, first, of a grand flight of carrier pigeons freed on the Esplanade and conveying the news of the dedication of the Exposition to the world. The invited guests then proceeded to the Temple of Music, where the following programme was carried out under the direction of the Hon. John O. Milburn, president of the Pan-American Exposition:
At noon there was an exhibition of scientific kite-flying by Mr. E. I. Horsman, scientific kite expert of New York, and his staff of kite-flyers. This consisted of tandem kites and Eddy war kites, suspending the American flag and discharging American flags in the form or parachutes, others supporting a great banner bearing the word "Welcome," with others bearing different flags and streamers at various heights. There were also flown tandems of naval block kites and keel kites with flags and a tandem of yacht or ship kites.
At the close of the ceremonies in the Temple of Music there was a great display of day fireworks, including a grand salute of 125 aerial guns fired from steel mortars, the ascent of 27 large 12 foot gas balloons, each lettered with the name of one of the Pan- American countries and carrying the flag of the country; salute to the states, 40 mammoth cannon report rockets, one for each state of the Union, fired simultaneously, magnificent display of Japanese daylight fireworks, released in midair from Japanese bombs; oriental kite display, exhibiting 150 kites, from which will be displayed Pan-American flags and the New York State flag; daylight bomb cloud shells, setting free American and Pan-American flags, with souvenirs of the dedication day; simultaneous discharge of 1,000 small gas balloons, sent up in triplets, each bearing a souvenir of the dedication day; grand American salute, consisting of 500 large gun cotton rockets.
The completed Exposition is a distinct triumph in countless ways. Never before has there been such an effort put forth to produce rich decorative effects. These are to be seen in the symmetrical arrangement of the buildings around spacious courts, the glow of color upon all the buildings, the play of fountains and cascades, the profusion of blossoming flowers, the generous use of intricate molded ornaments upon the buildings, the great number of sculptured groups by famous American sculptors and at night the softly diffused yet brilliant lighting effects produced by means of more than 300,000 incandescent electric lamps upon buildings and throughout the grounds.
The grounds of the Exposition comprise some 350 acres, very accessible by steam and electric lines from all parts of Buffalo. When it is recalled that it was only the 4th day of last June that the first piece of timber was raised aloft as the beginning of what is now a magnificent Exposition city, one can but marvel at the executive force which has brought this work to its present state of completeness.
The cost of the Exposition as it now appears is approximately $10,000,000, exclusive of exhibits. Of this sum the Midway represents an expenditure of about $3,000,000. Nothing seems to have been forgotten in perfecting the plan, and there is every convenience for the visitor and an abundance for him to examine and enjoy. The admission price is the same as usual at expositions, half a dollar, but it entitles one to a full day at the most beautiful festival of the kind that has ever been brought into existence. No pen will be so presumptuous as to attempt to describe the architectural and color beauty of the Pan-American Exposition. It is a magnificent, an extravagant dream brought to a harmonious and beautiful realization. The triumph of the architect, the colorist, the landscape architect, the sculptor and the electrician is complete.
There are about 150 buildings in the Exposition plot, of all sizes and descriptions, and an abundance for every one to see, no matter how long he may choose to remain. The most novel exhibits perhaps are to be found in the Electricity building, for in that particular science wonderful strides have been made within the last few years. Notably among these is the transformer plant, where 5,000 horsepower is received from Niagara Falls by cable at a pressure of 11,000 volts and stepped down to 1,800 volts. This power is used for lighting the vast Exposition area. A daylight brilliancy will pervade the Exposition until 11 o'clock each night. The exhibit of Street Railway appliances is also of a very complete and interesting character. The exhibit made by Thomas A. Edison, showing the development of many of his important inventions, constitutes another attractive feature. Demonstrations are to be made of Wireless Telegraphy and the X Rays. In the center of the Machinery and Transportation building is a working exhibit of a large number of Pumping Engines. These supply the water for the various fountain features of the Exposition. Among these water displays is a cascade in the southern face of the Electric Tower, from which there is a flow of 39,000 gallons of water per minute, making a beautiful veil-like cataract 70 feet high. Upon this cataract electric lights of many colors will be thrown from an invisible source, producing an enchanting picture.
One of the most imposing buildings of the Exposition is the great Stadium. This is more than 60 feet high and is so large as to enclose a quarter mile track. The seats are arranged in the form of a vast amphitheater, and the capacity is sufficient for 12,000 spectators. This is to be the scene of very interesting events daily throughout the Exposition.
The Midway is said to be the greatest that has ever been organized for any exposition. The Midway proper is 3,000 feet long, thus giving more than a mile of frontage upon this singular thoroughfare. There are about 40 shows, every one of them possessing special merit and selected from a large number offered. There has been great rivalry among show people to secure space upon the Midway, and it has been allotted with great care and with the positive assurance that every feature would be of a character to command popular interest.
It may be said of the whole Exposition that in every department it is a compact yet complete presentation of Twentieth Century civilization of the Western World.
CORONER'S INQUEST
AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE DEATH OF JOSEPH TOWNSEND.
Struck by a Lehigh Valley Passenger Train on Night of May 11—But Indications are That Death Had Occurred Before the Accident—No Blood Flowed from Body When Mangled by Train— One Witness Warned by Coroner That he was Under Suspicion.
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DEATH OF MRS. R. E. HILL.
Former Resident of Cortland Passes Away at Ridgewood, N. J.
Word was yesterday received in Cortland of the death at Ridgewood, N. J., yesterday morning, of Mrs. Robert E. Hill as the result of a shock of apoplexy. Mrs. Hill has for a number of years made her home at Ridgewood with her brother, Mr. Fred L. Pomeroy, assistant general traffic manager of the New York Central R. R. She did not appear for breakfast at the usual time yesterday morning, and Mr. Pomeroy stepped to her room. As no response was made to his knock, he opened the door and found her lying on the floor partly dressed and seemingly unconscious. He picked her up and placed her upon the bed and sent at once for a physician. They worked over her till his arrival, but after a moment's examination he said that the life had departed. He pronounced the cause of death to be apoplexy, and said that probably death came at the time she fell to the floor.
Mrs. Louise Pomeroy Hill was the oldest child and only daughter of James C. and Olive Mills Pomeroy and was born in Cortland in February, 1838. She early gave promise of much talent in musical lines and no pains were spared in her musical education. She became a brilliant performer upon the piano and was possessed of a rich and melodious soprano voice which was ever a source of pleasure and enjoyment to her friends. For many years she was the soprano singer in the choir of the Presbyterian church in Cortland, and after moving her home from Cortland she continued he choir singing in the churches at her home.
On July 2, 1868, she was married to Robert E. Hill of Lenox, Mass. Mr. Hill was afterward in the railroad business and their home was for a considerable time in Albany and New York. Mr. Hill died Sept. 25, 1892, and since that time Mrs. Hill's home has been with her brother, Mr. Pomeroy, for a long time now at Ridgewood, N. J.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at Ridgewood, and the remains will be brought to Cortland on Wednesday for burial. They are expected to arrive on the 4:43 train Wednesday afternoon and will be taken directly to the cemetery where brief services will be held at the grave.
MRS. J. HIRAM REASE.
Funeral at Her Late Home Near Blodgett Mills on Sunday.
The burial services of Mrs. J. Hiram Rease, who parted this life about 4 P. M. Thursday, May 16, were held from her late residence at Blodgett Mills Sunday at 2 P. M., the Rev. O. W. Cook, pastor of the Baptist church officiating. The beautiful casket was completely covered with the rarest flowers, gifts of loving friends, who filled the commodious house to overflowing. The members of Harmony Grange were seated in a body and in the death of Mrs. Rease they lose one of their most active members. Rare indeed, if ever, has been seen assembled together so many persons from the adjoining city and villages, but it was only a fitting testimonial to one that in life commanded the fullest respect and love of all. The bearers were Messrs. G. B. Burgess, Andrew Stebbins, Miner Merrick and Linus Smith, and interment was made in Cortland Rural cemetery.
Emeline Menissa Rease, daughter of Julia Eggleston and Cortland Elias Corwin, was born Aug. 14, 1836, on the old Corwin farm, which joins the lovely home that she has just left. Her grandfather, Ezra Corwin, bought 600 acres and it was divided into three farms. While still a young girls she removed with her parents to McGrawville, uniting soon with the Presbyterian church at that place and being one of its most active members for over forty years. Immediately following her marriage to Mr. Rease she again returned to Blodgett Mills and has since resided there where she has always taken a great interest in all local affairs, being a member of the W. C. T. U. and Harmony Grange.
Mrs. Rease leaves one sister Hannah Elizabeth Lakin and two nieces, Julie Catharine Kinne, Anna Elizabeth Diel, and her cousin Mr. Ezra D. Corwin, who has been one of the home circle for several years. Her failing strength had been the cause of great solitude for over a year and everything possible had been done to prolong the days of one who lived only to give joy to others, but although not unexpected the end came with almost overwhelming force upon the entire community, and expressions of regret and sympathy were heard on every hand.
Among those noticed from out of Blodgett Mills at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Kinne of Washington, D. C., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Diel, also Mr. Diel's father and mother of Syracuse, Judge and Mrs. Joseph E. Eggleston, Mrs. Celia Wheeler, Mrs. Tressa Howe, Mrs. Helen Willet, Mr. and Mrs. John Parke and Messrs. Archie and Harris Burgess and S. M. Benjamin of Cortland, Dr. Hendrick, Mrs. A. P. McGraw, Mrs. Carrie Wavle, Mrs. Belle Pike and Mr. and Mrs. David Crane of McGraw in addition to many others.
THE SCHOOL QUESTION.
The Reply from Superintendent Skinner Received—Details Tomorrow.
The Cortland board of education has received a reply from Superintendent of Public Instruction Charles R. Skinner to its letter in regard to the academic department at the Normal and its relation to the public schools of the city. A special meeting of the board of education is called for tonight at which that letter will be read. Superintendent Smith declines today to make any statement whatever as to its contents, saying that courtesy requires that the letter be given first to the board before it be made known to the general public. Full details concerning it will be given tomorrow.
COLE-WEED.
A Cortland Young Man Has Won a Bride in West Danby.
A very pretty wedding occurred Wednesday, May 8, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Weed in West Danby, where in the presence of nearly one hundred guests the marriage was celebrated of their daughter Jessie Iantha to Carl Willis Cole of Cortland. The parlors were very prettily decorated with potted plants and evergreen, the prevailing colors being pink, green and white.
At high noon while Mrs. W. E. Dodge played the wedding march the bridal party entered the parlor where they were met under a canopy of pink and white by Rev. S. S. Vose who performed the ceremony. The bride and groom were ushered into the parlor by Master Carl Lawrence of Avon and Fanny Hutchings of West Danby each carrying a bouquet of pink carnations. The bride wore white organdie and carried white carnations. The groom wore the conventional black. Master Carl wore a white sailor suit and Miss Fanny white organdie over pink.
Immediately after the ceremony, refreshments were served, after which congratulations were received.
The happy couple left on the 2:30 train enroute for Binghamton.
They were the recipients of many beautiful presents. Mr. and Mrs. Cole will be at home after May 15, at 21 Duane-st., Cortland. On their arrival at their new home Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cole of Cortland, parents of the groom, gave a reception in their honor. Among those from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Rorapaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Marian Lewis and family, and Miss Edna Williamson of Cortland, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sheldon of Dryden, Chas. Cole, T. J. Hutchings, Jr., Miss Estelle Halford and Mrs. Terry Scott of Ithaca, Rev. and Mrs. S. S. Vose of Newfield, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dickey of Hornellsville, Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey and daughter Frances of Canisteo, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lawrence and son Carl of Avon, Mrs. Chas. Cooper, and Miss Mabel Dorn of Caroline depot, Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Beers and daughter Lulu, Miss Lydia Estes, and Miss Maggie Loomis of Danby, Messrs. John and Phil Griffeth of Cayuta, Mr. and Mrs. John Thornton and daughter Jessie, Miss Claudia Decker, and Mrs. Rose Bauer of Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Abram Johnston, Clarence E. Titus and Miss Jessie Titus of North Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Spaulding and daughter Alice of Trumansburg, Mrs. Sam Dean and Miss May Dean of Horseheads, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Vose and John Vose of South Danby.
BREVITIES.
—Cortlandville lodge, No. 470, F. & A. M., will confer the third degree at their regular communication Tuesday evening.
—The partition in the front cell at the engine house has been removed and the room will be fitted up directly for the batteries of the fire alarm system.
—The Syracuse Post-Standard of Sunday publishes a large cut of the handsome new house of colonial architecture being erected on James-st. hill of that city by Mr. Arthur R. Peck, formerly of Cortland.
—William Wingate, the 22 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Wingate, 52 Hubbard-St., died Sunday morning about 10 o'clock of pneumonia followed by measles. The funeral was held from the house at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
—The recent death of Mrs. Lyman J. Gage, the wife of the secretary of the Treasury, recalls the fact that Secretary Gage has relatives in Cortland. The father of Mrs. O. W. Lund of 16 Argyle Place was an own cousin [first cousin] of Secretary Gage.
—The most of the engineers of the railroads that run into Cortland are observing the new city ordinances in regard to the speed of trains. Chief of Police Barnes is giving this matter particular attention and will see to it that the ordinance is observed in every respect.
—The Syracuse Post-Standard of Sunday contains a portrait of Miss E. Maude Stillman, formerly of Cortland, with the announcement that she will take the leading part to the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, "A Trial by Jury," to be given next Friday and Saturday evenings at the Wieting opera house in that city by amateurs.
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