A Scarlet Label for Opium and Morphine

The Cortland News, Friday, August 20, 1886.

A Caution for Druggists.

   A law passed by the [New York] Legislature, of which druggists and some other dealers will do well to take a note: "A person who, after the first day of January, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, sells, gives away or disposes of, or offers for sale any sulphate or other preparation of opium or morphine, except paregoric and those preparations containing two grains or less of opium or morphine to the ounce, without attaching to the bottle, vial, box or package containing such sulphate or other preparation of opium or morphine, a scarlet label lettered in white letters, plainly naming the contents thereof with the name and residence of such person, is guilty of misdemeanor.”

Leased the Trout Ponds.

   Messrs. W. P. Robinson and George Allport have leased Blodgett's Trout Ponds for a period of five years with the privilege of ten, and are fast making improvements. They took possession on Monday and are negotiating with parties owning lands adjoining on the west for an entrance way there instead of through the land now used. There is a vacant lot on the east side of the enclosed lands that they are contemplating fitting up as a ball ground and tennis court. If this is done they will try and make arrangements next season for some first class games. Another large pond will also be added as soon as the necessary excavations can be made, besides many lesser improvements which go to make the place more attractive.

   The third annual temperance picnic and reunion will be held on these grounds on Friday, Aug. 27. There will be addresses in the afternoon by Rev. J. Barton French, of Homer, and others. In the evening Mechanics Band will give a grand concert on the grounds. Further particulars will be given next week. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

Mechanic’s Band Concert.

   Next Wednesday Mechanic’s Band of this place will give an excursion and picnic to Little York. Fare for the round trip, 40 cents. Although it is not yet decided at what time the excursion will leave Cortland, the probabilities are that cars will be attached to the regular north bound train leaving Cortland at 9:58, a. m. Returning, one car will be attached to the regular train leaving Little York at six p. m. to accommodate those who desire to return at that time. Other cars will remain at Little York until twelve o'clock at night, giving those who desire to dance an opportunity of returning home afterwards.

   Tickets may be procured of any members of the band, which should be exchanged at the railroad office on the morning of the excursion. For further particulars see hand bill.

CORTLAND AND VICINITY.

   Harry Hollenbeck, of Truxton, will spend fifteen days in the county jail for having beaten a horse with a hammer.

   Mrs. Jane Pinder, aged 84 years, a resident of Homer, committed suicide by hanging, at her residence in that place, about six o'clock last Saturday morning. No cause is known why she committed the deed.

   A week from to-morrow Emerald Hose and J. D. Serviss Hose, of Amsterdam, have their first race on the fairgrounds in this place. The Emeralds [Cortland Fire Department] are busy nearly every day practicing and are making good time.

   The excursion to Oswego on Saturday last, under the auspices of the Cortland Wagon Co. Mutual Benefit Association, was a success in every way. About 500 people participated and a handsome profit will be realized by the society.

   Henry Colligan, who is stopping at the Thousand Islands on Wednesday, forwarded a box of fish to Cortland to be distributed among his friends. A six-pound pike found its way to the NEWS man. The gift was referred to the committee of Internal Affairs who reported favorably, and it was then considered in joint session and pronounced first-class. Thanks.

   The Syracuse Standard is authority for the following: Train No. 5 going south on the Southern Central railway, struck a wagon occupied by a farmer named Lyman Watrous at Dryden Lake Friday night. The wagon rack and Mr. Watrous were lodged in front of the locomotive and were carried about a quarter of a mile before the train could be stopped. He was not injured at all and the team also escaped unhurt.

   An unknown party in town almost daily drops an unstamped letter into the post office. Whether it is done through absent-mindedness, or because he thinks he can "work" the postmaster, is not yet known. It he could see the stack of letters addressed in his handwriting that are held for postage he would no longer wonder why he received no answers to his correspondence.

   Mr. Will Richards is the baritone player of Mechanic’s Band. Tuesday was his birthday and his brother players concluded to give him a little surprise. Accordingly, about half past eight p. m. they repaired in a body to his boarding house, No. 34 Union street, and gave him a serenade. Being invited in the house a pleasant social chat was had, after which Mrs. Loucks, his landlady, spread before the guests a most toothsome repast. After supper more good times were had and at a late hour the friends withdrew, wishing Mr. Richards many happy returns of the day.

   As George Stevens was driving out of H. F. Benton's lumber yard Monday afternoon, a team of horses belonging to Albert Rice, of Cincinnatus, became frightened at an approaching freight train and came dashing around the corner. The wagon pole of the runaway team struck the horse that Mr. Stevens was driving in the breast, penetrating about a foot, killing the horse almost instantly. After becoming freed, the team continued running but were finally captured without further damage. We understand that Mr. Stevens will bring an action against Mr. Rice, for the value of the horse, about $450.

   David Ireland of McLean, who was recently injured in the Cortland Wagon Works, was taken to Willard Asylum by C.H. Dutcher, yesterday.—Ithaca Journal, Aug. 14.

   At the opening of Emerald Hose Company's new building last Friday evening a large crowd were in attendance. At a signal from the fire bell four men run to the hydrant at the Wagon Company's shops, attached hose, and in two minutes and seven seconds water was coming through the pipe.

   N. P. Meager, to whom was awarded the contract for making additions to the Owego and Schermerhorn street school houses, has nearly finished the work and the buildings are nearly ready for occupancy. A large, two-story addition has been put up in front of each so that it is probable there will be plenty of room for as many scholars as will apply for some years to come.

   Under-Sheriff Miller was called to Homer last Friday evening to arrest Arthur Coon for petit larceny in having stolen $6.50 from the till of W. H. Darby, miller. Money had been missed for some time and Coon was suspected, and so adroit was he that it was not until Friday that the crime could be fastened upon him, which was done by marked bills and silver and by boring a small hole in the office ceiling through which his movements were watched. He was seen to unlock the drawer and abstract money to the amount named above. Officer Miller was telephoned to and arrested Coon at a dance at Little York, and brought him to the lock-up. His hearing is set down for the 30th inst.

   G. W. Peck, editor of Peck's Sun and author of "Peck's Bad Boy'' has opened a new vein, which gives promise of being a bonanza of fact and humor. To use his own words he has "begun to write a history of his experiences in the war as a recruit, a veteran, and so forth, giving a description of the decisive battles he fought, the victories he achieved, and the number of times he got whipped. The articles will appear regularly until the subject is exhausted, or until the late Union and Confederate soldiers combine to kill the author. This new history of the war in installments will give readers more fun than anything that has ever appeared in Peck’s Sun. Subscribe now, or order of your newsdealers."

TOWN CORRESPONDENCE.

SOUTH CORTLAND, August 19, 1886.

   Plum trees are loaded with fruit in this vicinity.

   The reunion of the 109th N. Y. Volunteers will take place at Ithaca on Friday, Aug. 27. We have a few soldiers of the above company in this vicinity that will attend.

   Delos Cole, of this place, has been confined to the house about two weeks with inflammation of the lungs. Dr. Nash attends him.

   Michael Sheridan, of Chicago, and formerly of this place, has moved to Truxton.

   The Grangers, of Virgil, held an open Grange last Tuesday evening. Rev. Mr. Farley Smoot was the speaker of the evening. His subject was, "How they farm it in England," which was very interesting.

HARFORD, August 19, 1886.

   Farmers are nearly through harvesting. They report a short crop.

   The East Homer correspondent wished to know a short time ago if I was getting luna? Oh no! not at all, Only had a hard attack of common sense fever. (Mr. E. H. need not feel alarmed; it's not contagious.) My views on the moon question was what made Mr. E. H. ask the question. And while I am about it I would like to say a few words on the subject. The moon reflects to us light from the sun, and has a certain amount of attractive power, as for example, the tides, and it may have other influences but I claim people who are governed in their work (and a great many are so governed) almost entirely by the phase of the moon, are superstitious in a degree unworthy of inhabitants of Cortland county in this nineteenth century. The same may be said of those who count Friday as an unlucky day, weep over a hollow spot in a loaf of bread, etc., etc. Now then, if the moon has any influence over crops or the weather at all, it has the same influence under like conditions at all times, and a rule which brings certain results at one time, infallibly would bring the same results at another time. If anyone will furnish me with a set of rules or signs regarding this matter, which will hold good for a number of times successively I will give up that I am wrong. Remember a sign is no sign at all that works right at one time and the next time fails. There has been quite a good deal of discussion over this matter in this town of late. Let other correspondents give their opinions.

PREBLE, August 19, 1886.

   We notice that there is a big second crop growing now in many farmer's gardens, especially the reporter's—a big crop of weeds, of course.

   Mr. East Homer correspondent I think that I have given you a good reason for my argument, as I get it from experience and observation, as there is no philosophical reason,

   Miss Evaline Outt, who had another shock of paralysis, died on Friday last. The services were held at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning, Rev. Mr. Bahler preached the sermon to a crowded house. Miss Outt had a wide circle of friends.

   Johnny Gray is smitten with Virginia fever of late, and being a sailor and also a carpenter, has a boat nearly completed as he has a great desire to go by water. It is not decided where he will launch the boat but it will evidently will be between Preble and Binghamton.

   The sportsmen of our so-called quiet and peaceable town, got left on Saturday last. They went to Tully to witness what was to be a first-class horse race. But to their surprise two old horses (fit subjects for the bone or the oleomargarine factory) were brought out and lashed through the streets. All of this was done to call the farmer to that place to get their money to support business. The arrangement was a bogus one. We hope Preble will not stoop as low for the sake of a few pennies.

MCLEAN, August 17, 1886.

   A few days since several dollars in money was taken from the drawer at the Dryden House. Suspicion rested on certain persons. Mr. Locke at once requested them to call and settle the same, which we learn was satisfactorily adjusted at once. The parties were not from the towns of Groton or Dryden.

   Quite a number of our citizens are expecting to attend the reunion at Gettysburg of the 157th Regiment on the 8th of September.

   Last week the hump-back, swindling pack peddler, the swarthy, dark skinned, hungry looking organ grinder, with a monkey, the lantern-jawed, knee sprung bagpipe player, and the limber tongued, mealy-mouthed tea and coffee peddler all put in an appearance on our streets. The grinder with his monkey attracted much attention at each hotel and the nickels were quite freely handed out.

   A stock company is being formed here for the purpose of starting a newspaper. As the stockholders are composed of Greenbackers, Republicans and Democrats, it will be devoted to all three of the parties. S. R. Reniff will write Republican editorials, Judge Sickman will sputter on Greenbackism and C L. Howland, that prince of good fellows, will write the Democratic editorials. Locke, of the Dryden House, will occasionally give us one of his side splitting stories. All communications should be forwarded to the station agent, McLean. N. Y.

Reference:

Greenback Party: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenback_Party

HITCHCOCK MANUFACTURING COMPANY

The Cortland News, Friday, September 3, 1886.

Cortland’s Prominent Industry.

   Everyone who has visited Cortland has always been impressed with the wonderful beauty of its situation, five valleys with modest hill tops on either side seem to have met to point out its location, and as you traverse its streets and note the marked thrift of its inhabitants, the mammoth proportions of its factories, and hear the busy hum of its industries, you say, wise is the man, who taking natures' hint, has chosen this as his dwelling place.

   Every dollar in the community seems to be engaged in active business, leaving no opening for arrogant and unprofitable display. True, many inhabitants have means far beyond their immediate wants, but this wealth is not locked up in bonds but has sought business avenues which gives employment to hundreds of laborers who have flocked here to lay the foundation of a home and competence in after life.

   The industry which to-day is entitled to the foremost rank in Cortland, judged by the comparisons, is the Hitchcock Manufacturing Company. Not a decade ago it was established by Mr. C. B. Hitchcock as an individual enterprise, when he built but one hundred cutters and a few buggies. Each succeeding year saw this number doubled and tripled until its hundreds became thousands and its thousands tens of thousands as the number of its annual product. Three years ago Mr. Hitchcock, recognizing the immense proportion to which the business was growing, organized it into a stock company with the largest capital of any similar organization in the state.

   A year and a half ago a new department, at a large outlay, was added by the purchase of the Cortland foundry and machine shops, where are produced an almost endless variety of iron and wood machines, and are also built some of the standard agricultural implements, among which is the famed Victor mower that has no peer in the hay field. This added enterprise since it has come under the company's management has more than tripled its products and the next season promises to see it rival the oldest established works.

   The cutter and buggy department of the Hitchcock Manufacturing Company is the largest in the world. Its product this year will reach over 15,000 cutters and 3,000 wagons. Its capacity is a cutter every three minutes and a buggy every ten minutes. This wonderful and rapid production of good is not the result of magic, as might be supposed, but of a thorough and perfectly organized system. Each employee has his own work and what he does one day sets the task of his comrades the next, thus each man not only in a measure becomes responsible for the amount and quality of work his successor turns out but also to the continued employment of his fellow workmen.

   It has been the aim of the company to give to its men constant employment the year round. In this it has been very successful, for during its entire existence [it] has never shut down the works for a single month. It is thought that much is gained by the company over others for the reason that good and reliable men want constant and steady work.

   A glance at the books shows that it does an average of over $50,000 a month or more than a half million dollars a year. This gives employment to between four and five hundred men in all the departments.

   The new brick factory now building, which is 425 feet long by 50 feet wide and five stories high, will be, when completed, the largest single building in the United States used for wagon purposes, and this, together with the store house built in the spring, 280 feet long by 50 feet wide with three floors, will make it by a number of acres the largest wagon factory in state.

   Mr. C. B. Hitchcock, the president, has the general supervision and management of the company. In this he is assisted by Mr. H. L. Gleason, the secretary, who gives the business his individual personal attention. The fact that Mr. Gleason practiced law for a few years prior to his connection with the firm has been an advantage to the company. Mr. J. W. Kuse came from Minneapolis to fill the place of treasurer. Mr. J. C. Sager and F. B. Hitchcock are the superintendents of departments, assisted by able foremen. By each of these gentlemen I was shown the greatest of courtesy and left them with impression that the Hitchcock Manufacturing company would extend its enterprise as much in the future as in the past, and that Cortland has reason to be proud of having such an institution in her midst.—From Elmira N. Y. Daily Gazette and Free Press.

Reference:

1) Hitchcock Manufacturing Company:

http://books.google.com/books/about/Hitchcock_Manufacturing_Co.html?id=vxedMgAACAAJ

2) Past and Present by D. Morris Kurtz, 1883: http://www.usgenweb.info/nycortland/books/pandp-2.htm

James S. Cushing, Abolitionist, and Cortland County Fair Announcement

The Cortland News, Friday, August 13, 1886.

Death of an Old Resident.

   James S. Cushing, one of the oldest residents of this county, died at his home in Little York on Wednesday of last week, aged 84 years. Mr. Cushing was born in Plymouth, Mass., and was a descendant of the Mayflower pilgrims, and married [there] Miss Deborah Bradford, a great granddaughter of the famous governor of that province. In 1827 he moved to the town of Homer, buying a farm on the west road about a mile south of Little York. After a few years he sold his farm and bought the saw mill property near where Cold Brook enters the Tioughnioga. In 1844 he gave up that property and went to Pennsylvania. After remaining there about a year he returned to Little York and entered the mercantile business, being associated with Gideon Curtis. He was appointed postmaster in 1846, and held the position continuously up to the time of his death, making one of the longest terms in that office held by any individual in this State. He was one of the earliest advocates of the Abolition party and in connection with Orin Cravath kept a station of the "underground railroad" for passing colored people to Canada.  Although many times urged to take public offices, he always declined, and many times after being elected to some town office, refused to qualify. The funeral was held from his late residence, and the remains were interred in the Little York cemetery.

CORTLAND AND VICINITY.

   The Cigar Makers Union, of this place, will send a delegation to the workingmen's picnic in Syracuse next Monday, Sept. 16.

   Some of the persons are known who take the flowers from the graves in the cemetery and if they persist in so doing they will be summarily dealt with. A word to the wise, etc.

   Daniel Gridley, who was arrested on complaint of his wife tor assault and who was to have been tried Wednesday, was released as the charge was withdrawn. It may yet appear that he is not quite through with it.

   The excursion train going to Oswego will leave this place at 7:30, Saturday morning. Tickets may be found at Peck & William's, D. C. Bliss, and H. H. Pudney & Co.’s store. The fare for round trip is only $1.25.

   As the senior editor, Mr. S. H. Strowbridge, is away on a vacation this week, our readers will please excuse any little mistake that may appear in the paper as it is something new for the present editor to gather news. After he returns home we expect to get out a much better paper.

   Now that the night police are no longer on duty everything runs wild [village trustees voted to discontinue two night watchmen on payroll—CC editor]. It will probably be allowed to continue so until there is a murder, robbery or a large fire before the people will get their eyes open to the necessity of having policemen on the streets evenings to protect property and keep good order in our village.

   Ida Wilcox, who was sentenced a short time ago to the Onondaga Penitentiary for vagrancy and common prostitution, was brought before Judge Vann, of Syracuse, last Saturday, on a writ of habeas corpus to obtain her release. Vann dismissed the motion, and she will have to serve out her time. Kennedy & McCarthy appeared for the plaintiff and H. L. Bronson for the people.

   Madison University at Hamilton has thrown open a number of scholarships to competitive examination. They have a value equal to a year's tuition and may be held all through the college course. Any New Yorkers over 14 years of age may try for one of them. Examinations will be given August 26th in Albany, Newburg, Ogdensburg, Auburn, Elmira and New York.

   Mechanics Band are trying to make arrangements for a picnic at Little York on the 27th of this month. This will make a very fine place to go and spend the day as there is a nice lake and other attractive places. It is not decided as yet whether they will go or not but in all probabilities they will. If it is carried out there will be dancing in the afternoon and evening, and before the dance in the evening the band will give a concert. The fare will be within the reach of all and trains will be run to accommodate the people if arrangements can be made with the D. L. & W. R. R. As the band is trying to make its own way now without asking any help from our citizens, unless they get the worth of their money, it is to be hoped that it will be well patronized in case they should go.

TOWN CORRESPONDENCE.

PREBLE, August 12, 1886.

   Our citizens are feeling proud of this little town again, for we have a poet that composed some fine poetry which was published in the Homer Republican last week.

   Richard Egbertson has taken up seven remains of their relatives from the old burying ground in Bennett Hollow, and re-buried them in the new cemetery. Part of them had been buried nearly fifty years, and they found clothing and also part of the handles which had retained their brightness.

   We learn that Prof. E. F. Norton has been elected principal of Morrisville Academy at Morrisville, county seat of Madison county, N. Y. Mr. Norton goes highly recommended and may success accompany him in his new field of labor.

   On Wednesday of last week a select party started at nine o'clock from this village for Glen Haven on a picnic excursion. The sky was clear and the day cool which made the trip enjoyable. On our way over we noticed most of the farmers were leveling the grass right lively while others were cultivating potatoes which seemed to be a little out of order, yet we said nothing about it. We arrived at the Glen at eleven o'clock, then took the loaded baskets and made for the picnic grounds, which was nice and everything convenient for all such occasions. After dinner we marched to the new hotel which the most of us had not seen. One of the proprietors, Mr. Mourin (who is the right man in the right place) gave us free access to the building and ground, we then viewed the $5,000 cottage which is owned by C. T. Bedfield, of Syracuse. We then walked down to the dock and stepped aboard of a catamaran and sailed to Fairhaven and back. The next in order was a supper (or a cold lunch if you please) and then started for home and arrived about dark. Both the day and the trip were delightful. When shall we go again?

SOUTH CORTLAND, August 12, 1886.

   Early potatoes are a light crop through this section.

   Dell Gridley has been very sick the past two weeks with typhoid fever, but is now gaining. Dr. Robinson attends him.

   D. P. Griswould is building a large addition to his house, and also enlarging his cellar.

   Warren Nye has purchased a new top buggy and gold plated harness. Now girls look out, for Warren is just as young as he used to be.

   Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haskins are visiting this week with friends in Auburn and Oswego.

   Fred Francis started his steam threshing machine last Monday. He is doing good work and threshes as cheap as any one.

   As there is a good many threshing engines in this section, the owners of which should remember that a recent law makes it the duty of owners of threshing engines that are passing in public highways to send a messenger ahead one-eight of a mile at least, to give warning. In the evening a red light must be carried. Failing to do this subjects the owner to the payment of all damages.

   Our townsman, Adison Rowley. has had a large sale of mowing machines and binders. He represents the McCormick company, of Chicago, which machine stands equal to any now in use.

CORTLAND COUNTY FAIR.

To be Held September 14, 15 and 16—About $1,000 Offered in Premiums.

   The managers of the Cortland County Agricultural Society are doing everything in their power to make the fair a success. They have added numerous kinds of amusements that have never been held on the grounds before, and if a person cannot go there and enjoy themselves it will not be the fault of the officers of the society as they will do all they can to make it pleasant for all present. In all probabilities this will be the best fair ever held on the grounds.

FIRST DAY.

   The first day, Sept. 14, there will be two horse races. The first will be a named race for a purse of $50, which will be called at two p. m., and the second will be a stallion race, at 2:30 p. m., for a purse of $50. The secretary, E. M. Keator, will be on the grounds during the day to receive entries. All entries must be made before nine o'clock on this. It is the wish of the officers that people wishing to make entries would do so as soon as possible, so as to avoid the rush that will necessarily follow if everyone waits until the first day to make them.

   There has been one change made which will probably meet the approval of the people wishing to make entries in the cattle department. Cattle must be entered on the first day but are not obliged to be on the grounds until the second day, and may be taken away in the evening, as the judges will make the awards during the day. This will make it very much more pleasant for the reason that the farmers can exhibit their live stock and return them home the same day, thus giving them a chance to enjoy themselves during the remainder of the fair. It is to be hoped that a good collection will be entered, so that we may have as good a showing as other county fairs, and that it may not be said that Cortland county was behind. Let everyone bring something even if they do not receive a premium. Hay and corn will be furnished by the society for cattle.

SECOND DAY.

   On this day the Cortland County Cyclist Club, numbering forty wheelmen, will ride for prizes in a succession of races, for gold and silver badges. This will be something very interesting as there are a number of very fine riders in the club. A foot race is also on the programme for boys under sixteen years of age, the prize for which will be a suit of clothes to the winner, given by Collins & Daehler.

THIRD DAY.

   The third day, Sept. 16, will be devoted to a wedding, and as an inducement F. N. Harrington will present to the groom a stylish wedding suit of clothes, and no doubt some generous friend will present the bride with a silk dress. It is a chance for some one who intends marrying, to get a good suit—one that will last him a long time, and save him considerable money, which will go a long ways toward furnishing a house. The wedding will take place at 2 p. m.

   At 2 o'clock the 2.40 race [sic] for a purse of $250, will take place, and immediately following will be the free for all trotting and pacing race for a purse of $250. This will conclude the day's entertainment. A catalogue will be issued the first of the coming week containing a detailed list of premiums and amusements, which may be secured by writing to the secretary E. M. Keator.

   Judging by the efforts of the officers of the society, the patrons will be well pleased for the time given to visiting the fair and as they have a goodly number of premiums offered, amounting to about $1,800, there should be quite a competition. Double and single horses, in harness, will be exhibited on the last day at ten a. m.

FAT AND LEAN PLAY SECOND BASEBALL GAME AT CORTLAND (SPORTSWRITERS' DELIGHT)

American baseball.

The Cortland News, Friday, August 6, 1886.

AGAIN SECOND BEST.

The Fat Men Carry too Much Flesh for Base Running.

   The game of ball between the fat and lean men for the benefit of Grace church was watched by about seven hundred people on Saturday night last, and although not as much fun was made as a year ago, the contestants played much better ball.

   The fat men had their innings with Duffey at the bat. Abe Schermerhorn twirled the ball through a few times and Duff tried to find it thrice and failed. The last time Brewer kept it in his hands and Duff retired to his bench. Jim Schermerhorn made a bunt to pitcher who fielded it to first putting Jim out. Then Arnold came up and hit safely into right field and was advancing to third on Brewers overthrow to second and scored on a passed ball. Straat also scored on a base hit, a passed ball and Taylor's hit for one base who was advancing to third on errors, but on Jones' three strikes was left. For the leans half of the first innings, Brewer hit a pitcher who cut him off at first, Schermerhorn got first on a dropped third strike, and reached home on errors. Woodruff made a base hit, stole second and third and scored on Blower's sacrifice. Maybury went out on three strikes.

   In the second innings [top and bottom?—CC editor], Mee batted to Blowers who fumbled the ball allowing Mee to get first, and scored on errors. Calkins hit a pitcher and was fielded out. Bradford struck three times and retired in good order. Duff struck to pitcher who fielded the ball to first before Duff could get under motion. Lean—Edgcomb thrown out at first on three strikes; Wickwire got first on balls but before he could score, Dana fouled to Duffey and Clark went out on three strikes amid great applause.

   Schermerhorn got first on balls, and was advanced to third on Arnold's hit and scored on Woodruff's low throw, Arnold reaching second and scored on passed ball. Straat fouled out, Taylor struck out and Jones hit a short fly to Blowers. For the leans, Brewer got first on balls, second on a passed ball, and scored on Straat's fumble of Schermerhorn’s batted ball. Woodruff was disabled in this innings by striking a foul tip which followed up the bat and hitting him on the nose. He retired covered with glory and court Plaster, Stoker taking his place. Stoker got first on a batted ball, stole to second, he and Schermerhorn scoring on Blowers safe hit; Maybury reached first and Blowers scored on Duffey's passed ball of three strikes. Ab flew out to Schermerhorn, Wickwire out at first, Dana struck out.

   Fourth Innings—Mee struck out, Calkins fly to Blowers, and Gersh hit terribly hard breaking the bat clean in two, but failed to reach first as the ball got there ahead of him. Gersh said "Thunder, if that club hadn't broke I would have put it over the fence." Clark made a three base hit on three strikes and scored on a passed ball; Brewer reached first on balls and scored on passed balls. Schermerhorn fouled to Duffey, Stoker struck out, Blowers scored on errors, Maybury out on strikes.

   Fifth Innings— Duffey flew out to Blowers, Schermerhorn to Schermerhorn, Straat to Blowers, Edgcomb reached first on a base hit, and scored, Wickwire out to Arnold, Dana three strikes, Clark three strikes.

   In the sixth innings, Tailor scored for the fats, Jones, Mee and Calkins going out. For the lean Brewer, Schermerhorn, Blowers and Maybury scored, Stoker, Edgcomb and Wickwire going out.

   Seventh Innings—Schermerhorn, Arnold and Straat scored, Bradford, Duffey, and Taylor out. Brewer, Schermerhorn, and Stoker score for the leans, Blowers, Maybury and Edgcomb out.

   In the eigth inning the fats failed to make the circuit, but the leans were more successful, Dana going around while Wickwire, Clark and Brewer got out.

   In the ninth inning the fats worked hard but failed to make but two scores, leaving the total 10 to 19 in favor of the leans.

   The following is the individual score by innings:

FAT.

                                         R. O.

Duffy, c . . . . . . . . .           0   5.

J. Schermerhorn, p.          3   2.

Arnold, 1b                         3   0.

Straat, 2b                          2   3.

Taylor, 3b                         1   2.

Jones s.s.                         0   4.

Mee, If                              1   3.

Calkins, c.f                        0   4.

Bradford, r.f                      0   3.

Runs, 10    Outs, 27

LEANS.

Brewer, c.                         4   2

[Abe] Schermerhorn, p     4   1.

Stoker, 1b                         3   2.

Blowers, 2b                      3   2.

Maybury. 3b                     3   3.

Edgcomb. s.s . .  .            1   4.

Wickwire, If                       0   4.

Dana, c f                           1   3.

Clark, r.f                            2   3.

Runs, 19    Outs, 24.

              By Innings.

              1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9    Total

FATS     2 1 2 0 0 1 3 0 1      10

LEANS  2 0 4 3 1 4 4 1 0      19

   The features of the game were the playing of Bradford in right field. It was wonderful with what surprising alacrity he could get out of the way of all balls coming into his field. The base running of Ab was also wonderful.

   The fat men claim that if a strong wind had been blowing they would have won the game, as the lean men would have been blown through cracks in the fence. This statement is considered fishy, however, by those who are posted, because a quantity of heavy dumb-bells had been procured to tie to their feet in such an event.

   The umpiring of Prof. Milne [Normal School] was a little off the ordinary. It was with great intrepidity that he would call balls off the pitcher when the batsmen would strike at it. Everything goes, though, and if the pitcher said anything he was fined.

   The following fines were imposed: B. F. Taylor for swearing, 25c; Bradford, for saying "My Thunder," 5c; J. Schermerhorn for disputing umpire, 10c.; Blowers for telling a man to run on a foul ball, 10c.