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| Reliance Crossing Finish Line. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, June 12, 1903.
AGAIN THE RELIANCE.
For the Third Time New Boat Beats Her Two Rivals.
IN SMOOTH SEA AND LIGHT WIND.
Columbia Suffered by Early Tack and Lost Benefit of Freshened Wind—Reliance Beat Constitution by Half a Mile and Columbia by a Mile—Next Race Monday.
New York, June 12.—The Reliance demonstrated her superiority in a smooth sea and with a light wind by another victory over the Constitution and Columbia. The Reliance defeated the Constitution by five minutes 52 seconds and the Columbia by 12 minutes 54 seconds. The race was sailed over the America's cup course, 15 miles from Sandy Hook to windward and return, 30 miles around.
The yachts made a faultless start, crossing the line almost side by side.
At the start the Columbia gave evidence of the sailing qualities that had made her a cup defender, but she soon began to drop astern and after half an hour's sailing tacked and stood away to the eastward, while the Reliance and Constitution kept on their tack southward.
In the first seven minutes the Reliance worked out from her position under the lee bow of the Constitution, so that when the latter tacked at 12.21, the Reliance had got the coveted windward berth. The Constitution went about and when the Reliance promptly followed, tacked again only to fall into line with the leader but farther astern than before.
The wind freshened to seven knots. The Reliance and Constitution could fetch the turn in one long slant, but the Columbia suffered severely by making her early turn. She was three miles off to the eastward of the others and could not fetch better than two miles leeward of the turn.
Fifteen minutes before the Reliance reached the mark the Columbia came about and headed for the turn. The boats made it in this order, unofficial time: Reliance, 2.24.00; Constitution, 2.29.10; Columbia, 2.35.12.
The Reliance had beaten the Constitution five minutes 27 seconds and the Columbia 11 minutes 1 second.
Turning the mark all the boats broke out balloon jib topsails and spinnakers, the Reliance leading the procession to the finish line a mile ahead of the Columbia and half a mile ahead of the Constitution.
Members of the regatta committee announced last night that there would be no race until Monday.
DOG NABBED BY LIONESS.
One of Bostock's Wild Beasts Seizes and Kills a Visitor's Prize Poodle.
New York, June 12.—J. Chester Hawkes, an Englishman who is stopping at the Atlantic hotel on the Boulevard at Coney Island, took his wife and several others to the Bostock animal show in the Sea Beach Palace. He also took his poodle Napoleon which, according to Mr. Hawkes, had won several prizes in England.
After the performance was over the party went around to look at the animals in the cages. At last they stopped at the cage of the lioness Victoria. Mr. Hawkes was carrying his poodle, but when he reached the cage he put Napoleon on the ledge near the cage so he could reach around and get his handkerchief.
The lioness reached out with one of her forepaws, grabbed the poodle, drew it into the cage, seized it in her teeth and then tossed it aside dead.
Mr. Hawkes was very angry at the show people, and when they told him that the death of the dog was due to his own negligence he declared that he would go to the British consulate and see about things.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Flag Day.
Flag Day this year will be celebrated on Monday, June 15, as it falls on Sunday. The American Flag association, through Ralph E. Prime, its president, and Theodore Fitch, its secretary, has sent out a circular letter to the press, to the mayors of cities, to the officers and members of American patriotic societies, to school officers and teachers, and to the public generally, urging co-operation "in securing the widest possible recognition of the day."
The Declaration of Independence has its date July 4, 1776, emblazoned on the history not only of America, but of the world. It was nearly a year later—to wit, on June 14, 1777,—that congress adopted a resolution declaring "that the flag of the thirteen states be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the Union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." For more than six years thereafter, the new flag waved over the struggling revolutionary troops—in glorious victory at Saratoga, in defeat on other hard fought fields, in privation and almost despair at Valley Forge before it was recognized by Great Britain as the flag of an independent nation, and entitled to be respected as such by the world.
Congress on April 4, 1818, in recognition of the fact that the Union had but begun its wonderful growth, devised a plan which at once perpetuates the fame of the "original thirteen" and recognizes new states as they come into the Union, by voting.
"That from and after the Fourth of July next the flag of the United States be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be twenty stars, white in a blue field, and that on the admission of a new state into the Union one star be added to the union of the flag; and such addition take effect on the Fourth of July next succeeding such admission."
Since that day more than eighty-five years have elapsed. Today, the flag is made up of thirteen stripes and forty-five stars, twenty-five new states having been added to the Union since 1818, and thirty-two since July 4, 1776. In peace for the most part, but in 1812, in 1845, in 1861, and in 1898 in war, that banner has waved, the symbol of the greatest republic the world has ever known, and one which we fondly believe will never perish nor decay. May it ever float as the patriotic poet saw it over the ramparts during the second war with Great Britain, the emblem of freedom, human rights, justice and independence:
Then conquer we must,
When our cause it is just,
And this be our motto, in God is our trust!
And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave.
O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave!
A LONG CHASE
After the Parties Who Stole Daniel Kernan's Horse.
ALL BELIEVED TO BE ARRESTED.
Horse Trades and Wagon Trades—Store in Solon Broken Into—Wedding Occurs on the Trip—All the Parties Now in Custody.
After an adventurous trip through several towns in two counties which had its beginning in stealing a horse, followed by the theft of two wagons, a harness, whip, lantern, blankets, robes, etc., breaking into a store and also including a marriage, the two adventurers Adelbert Green and William Ferris, have been arrested and lodged in the Cortland county jail. The following story is told by the officers who followed up the chase and made the arrest and quite a portion of it is already admitted by the boys.
At an early hour Wednesday morning, Green who seemed to be the ringleader, and Ferris stole a horse belonging to Daniel Kernan, which together with several others was running loose at the fairgrounds. They now had a horse and one of the boys had a harness, but without a wagon, these were of no use. They, therefore, took one belonging to a man named Steele living on Brown-ave. This one did not seem to satisfy them however, and they traded it off for one belonging to John Griswold, who lives west of Cortland. The transaction, however, was unbeknown to Mr. Griswold.
They next returned to Cortland. Thinking they might need a lantern while on their travels, they helped themselves to one belonging to Robert H. Beard which was in use at his new building on Church-st.
They were next heard of at the Waters farm on the McGraw road where they decided to change harnesses and also made up their minds that a whip was necessary, and that as the night air was rather cold, a robe and some blankets would be acceptable.
They next took the Solon road. On arriving at Solon they made up their minds to have some tobacco, nuts, sweet meats, etc. They, accordingly, broke into a store at that place and help themselves with a liberal hand. They then proceeded to Fabius and so on to Syracuse.
Now a Wedding.
Here they added one more to their number as young Ferris was tired of single blessedness and took to himself a wife, who later gave her name as Clara Diamond. The three now took to the road again. Ferris and Green must have thought that there is "no place like home," as they now headed for Cortland again.
On the arrival at Fabius on the return trip it was decided that the horse must be some tired and that it would be desirable to make a trade. Accordingly a bargain was struck with a man named Bush whereby the party secured a fresh horse, a mustang, and continued the homeward journey. When Cuyler was reached Green went in a hotel for a drink and the other two, tired of his company, gave him the slip and came on alone. Green was furious at being deserted and set out to find a rig for himself.
The report comes from Truxton that seeing a lady near he drew a revolver and leveling at her demanded a horse and wagon. She told him she could not give him what she did not possess and he passed on. Later he made the same demand from a man once more using the pistol as a persuader, but without obtaining satisfaction. Officers were now after him, but he kept them off with his pistol and ran down to the railroad track to Truxton, where he was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Reagan and brought to Cortland and lodged in jail.
This morning young Ferris was arrested by Sheriff Overton at his home, at the corner of Main and Madison-sts., and also lodged in jail. The tobacco and nuts were found at the house by the sheriff. Later his wife was arrested by the sheriff and is held as a witness. At the jail she gave her name as Clara Diamond, her age 17 and residence, Syracuse.
The horse was found this morning on Fitz-ave. and taken to the Cortland House barn.
Too much credit cannot be given the sheriff and his assistants in running down the young desperadoes.
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| Danforth E. Ainsworth. |
MR. AINSWORTH'S LECTURE
Before the Tioughnioga Teachers' Council Tomorrow Afternoon.
As has already been announced through these columns an address will be given by Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Danforth E. Ainsworth in Normal [School] hall tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, in connection with the meeting of the Tioughnioga Teachers' council.
Mr. Ainsworth is one of the best speakers in the state and his address will be of more general interest as his theme is a popular rather than a professional one. He will speak upon "The Conquering Nation," and it is needless to state that the address will be interesting and instructive. No admission will be charged and the public is cordially invited to attend.
A SPLENDID RAIN.
Two Inches Fall in Less than Twenty-Four Hours.
A decidedly refreshing rain has fallen. There had been several light sprinkles since the drought was broken last Sunday on its 52nd day, but even then the dust was scarcely laid. But about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon rain began falling and has continued to fall ever since. At 3 o'clock this afternoon the rain fall had reached just two inches. And it has been a gentle rain too all of the time, but a steady rain. This will help thicken up grass and do much toward saving crops.
No Cause of Action.
The case of Ephraim J. Bell vs. James N. Eberly was on trial in county court yesterday when The Standard went to press. The case went to the jury late in the afternoon which after fifteen minutes' deliberation brought in a verdict for the defendant. This permits Mr. Eberly to keep the horse and buggy. The plaintiff is to pay all the costs of the replevin and also of the trial. C. V. Coon for plaintiff. J. & T. E. Courtney for defendant.
Mr. Mager Appointed.
At the Diocesan convention of the Episcopal church at Auburn yesterday G. J. Mager of this city was appointed by Bishop Huntington as a member of the standing committee "On the report of the trustees of the parochial fund." Mr. Mager was also appointed as one of the two delegates from this diocese to the missionary council which will meet in Washington, D. C. Mr. Mager was a delegate to the council in Philadelphia last year.
Set Fire to Mattress.
John Dugan, who was released from jail yesterday after serving a sentence of thirty days was arrested by Officer Baker about 9 o'clock this morning on the charge of public intoxication and was placed in a cell at police headquarters.
Shortly afterwards smoke was seen issuing from the door of the cell and it was discovered that Dugan had set fire to the mattress. Prompt action on the part of Chief Barnes and Officer Baker prevented a more serious fire and Dugan was placed in an adjoining cell.
Conners-McGuire.
Thomas Conners and Miss Mary McGuire, both of Cortland, were married Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock at St. Mary's church by Rev. J. J. McLoghlin. The bridesmaid was Miss Kittie McGuire and the best man Thomas Hennessy. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride, 90 East Court-st. Mr. and Mrs. Conners left for the south for a wedding trip to parts unannounced. After June 18 they will be at home at 44 Crandall-st.
Death of Mrs. Barber.
Mrs. Elizabeth L. Barber, the widow of the late John S. Barber, died just before 3 o'clock this afternoon. Her age was 83 years and 9 months. The funeral will be held at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Grace Episcopal church.
THE STATE GRANGE
To be Held in Cortland on Feb. 2, 3, 4 and 5.
R. A. Sharp of Lowville and Jacob Saltsman of Fonda, members of the executive committee of the state grange, were in Cortland yesterday to meet N. F. Webb, master of Cortland County Pomona grange, to make arrangements to hold the next meeting of the state grange at the Opera House in this city Feb. 2, 3, 4 and 5.
BREVITIES.
—The [telegraph] wires are not working well today and consequently there is no stock report today.
—The next convention of the New York State Sundayschool association will be held in Auburn in June, 1904.
—The picnic of the Y. P. S. C. E. of the Presbyterian church which was to have been held tomorrow has been postponed indefinitely on account of the rain.
—Greenport, L. I., is about to build a $25,000 addition to its high school. Frank J. Squires, formerly of Cortland, is the principal of this school.
—Sixteen Cortland ladies enjoyed a trip to Solon yesterday in two of Alderman Yager's carryalls to visit the home of Miss Elizabeth Hatheway and to inspect her rare collection of paintings and curios.
—All the children of the primary department of the Presbyterian Sundayschool who are to take part in the Children's Day exercises Sunday are requested to meet at the church for practice tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
—The new display advertisements today are—M. W. Giles, Special prices, page 4; New York Store, June sale of Dry goods, etc., page 4; M. A. Case, Muslin underwear, page 6; G. H. Wiltsie, June sale of underwear, page 6; Opera House, "Railroad Jack" page 5.
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