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| Cardinal James Gibbons. |
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| Pope Pius X. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, August 6, 1903.
PILGRIMS VISIT POPE.
Americans Are Introduced by Cardinal Gibbons.
CONSIDERED A SIGNAL HONOR
Inasmuch as They Took Precedence of Many High Dignitaries, Including the Diplomatic Corps—A New Zucchetto and Other Presents Given to the Pontiff by the Pilgrims.
Rome, Aug. 6.—The spirit of "the king is dead, long live the king" was the dominant note at the Vatican among those gathered there, not to acknowledge an earthly sovereign, but to accept without reserve Pope Pius X as their spiritual king.
Not only had America enjoyed the honor of first announcing to the world the accession of the present pontiff to the chair of St. Peter but Americans enjoyed the far greater privilege and honor of being the first to convey to his holiness the homage of the nations.
The American pilgrimage conducted by John J. McGrane of New York and Father Lynch of the Niagara university (Buffalo), which came to Rome to receive the blessing of Leo XIII, arrived while the conclave was sitting. Its members lingered until the never to-be-forgotten moment when the election of the new pope was announced, and then decided reluctantly to leave.
While the desolate band were eating a hurried luncheon preparatory to leaving, Mr. McGrane, with radiant face, burst in waving a paper and almost dancing in his excitement.
"You shall see him; you shall see him!" he cried. "Our cardinal has arranged it."
An Unprecedented Honor.
Cardinal Gibbons had promised to do his best, explaining how unprecedented it would be for a pope, the day after his election, to receive a foreign pilgrimage when there were scores of high dignitaries who had not yet been admitted, including even the diplomatic body. Nevertheless he secured the consent of the pope and at 5:45 in the afternoon the Americans were at the bronze doors of the Vatican.
They were met by Monsignor Kennedy, rector of the American college.
All trooped up the high stairway and on through the corridors, bending their heads to pass through the openings in the walls which had been erected for the conclave. They were taken to the unique Hall of Inscriptions.
Cardinal Gibbons, Monsignor Kennedy and Monsignor Bisłeti disappeared. The pilgrims, numbering about 100, waited as though they had been abandoned. Suddenly there was a murmured "Hush! Hush!" and they saw two Swiss guards enter from a corridor. Before they could quite realize it the pope stood among them. His whole person emanated great benignity and cordiality.
He walked slowly but with the firmness of quite a young man down the long kneeling line, accompanied by Cardinal Gibbons and Monsignor Kennedy, and giving to each of the pilgrims as he passed his hand to be kissed. He spoke a few words to almost every one. Pius X was arrayed completely in white without a gleam of color except that which sparkled from the huge emerald on his finger.
Cardinal Gibbons was on his right in red robes and Monsignor Kennedy on his left in purple. They were preceded by Swiss Guards with halberds and followed by members of the Noble Guard.
Presents For the Pope.
The kneeling women were dressed in black, while the men wore dress suits and the priests black gowns. Pope Pius X appeared to be very much interested when Father Lynch presented to him a box containing a white zucchetto, saying:
"We would be extremely gratified if your holiness would accept this gift in exchange for the one you wear."
"I will cheerfully do so," the pope replied immediately. Thereupon Monsignor Bisleti lifted the zucchetto which the pope wore from his head and replaced it with the one which had been presented by Father Lynch. Mr. McGrane handed to Pius X the offerings which the pilgrims had hastily put together after lunch.
The pope spoke especially to the members of the Lante family of Philadelphia, Father John E. Burke, pastor of the Church of St. Benedict the Moor of New York, and Father Wall, who expressly represented Archbishop Farley, and to Father James Roger Matthews of Washington. To Father Burke he gave a special benediction for the colored people.
Occasionally as the pope passed along he laid his hand upon the head of one of the pilgrims. He spoke to Eugene Kelly of New York, Father McKenna of New York, the brother of Monsignor Kennedy, Father James E. Cleary of Reading Pa., and to Mr. White of Louisville, Ky.
The latter was so touched that he could not restrain his emotion. When Pius reached the persons who waved two American flags Tuesday at St. Peter's, and who were carrying them again he exclaimed:
"Cara, cara America, dear America—forty-four stars, eh!" When he reached the last person in the line he turned and while all the pilgrims knelt he gave the apostolic blessing, ending with the words:
"I recommend myself to your pious prayers."
It was a moment of most intense emotion and scarcely an eye was dry. Cardinal Gibbons upon leaving the Vatican said that he had been delighted to present the American pilgrimage to the new pope under such happy circumstances.
MUST SPEAK ENGLISH.
Judge Gregory of Albany Rejected 60 Applications For Naturalization.
Albany, N. Y., Aug. 6.—Judge Clifford D. Gregory in the county court, in rejecting 60 applications for naturalization papers, established a precedent by making the following declaration:
"I will not naturalize any person who comes before me and is unable to speak the English language sufficiently to make himself understood. I will compel them to answer questions regarding their age, place of nativity, when they arrived in the United States, and any other questions which I deem essential to good citizenship, and if they fail to make satisfactory answers, I will refuse to grant them the necessary papers.
"When a man has been in this country for five years and is unable to talk our language, in my opinion he is not fit to be admitted to citizenship, and I will act accordingly."
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| Judge Alton B. Parker. |
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Judge Parker's Position.
It appears that an ambitious newspaper published in Newark sent a representative to the home of Judge Parker at Esopus to obtain an interview on the subject of Democratic politics with special references to the presidential candidacy. What Judge Parker said was of a non-committal nature. That was to be expected. In fact, he refused to talk directly on any political question. "I have had nothing to do with politics except to vote since 1884," he said. "The party has not needed me."
But right here, says the Albany Journal, it may be remarked that there are many Democrats who believe that the party did need Judge Parker for gubernatorial candidate last year and would have had him but for the influence exerted by a tall, grey-eyed, somewhat bald man residing on a hilltop near running water.
Judge Parker went on to say that he could not talk on politics because he went on the bench to make it his life work and found himself very happy and contented. But a man may be happy and contented and yet be willing to reach out for higher honors if they come within reaching distance. No word uttered by Judge Parker could be construed to mean that he would not accept the presidential nomination. There is therefore no reason why he should not continue to be regarded as being in a receptive mood in respect to the presidential candidacy.
In connection herewith, the substance of an interview with Senator Dubois of Idaho is interesting. He said: "No presidential candidate can command the support of the Democracy who does not stand squarely for the principles enunciated in the platforms upon which Mr. Bryan ran, and in which the [followers] of Mr. Bryan believe." Thereafter he said:
The feeling is that some one has always advocated Democratic principles, but who has not been aggressively identified with national politics should be nominated. Such a man is Judge Parker of New York, and I am frank to say that he is my personal choice. He is a man of unimpeachable character and of high ability. He is now chief justice of the New York court of appeals. He supported the platforms of 1896 and 1900, and voted both times for Mr. Bryan.
And here in the East conservative Democrats are inclined to favor the nomination of Judge Parker because they regard him as an opponent of the revolutionary principles and doctrines of Bryanism. Thus the judge is placed at once at a decided advantage, being considered by each faction of the Democracy as "one of us." Riding two horses, in the Journal's conclusion, is somewhat dangerous but it can be successfully accomplished if the rider can keep both animals under perfect control.
THE FIRE LADDIES.
The Last Day of the Great Convention at Homer.
NEXT YEAR AT LESTERSHIRE.
All the Officers Re-elected—Exhibition Drills and Runs by Local Companies—Cortland Wins the Bali Game—Great Crowds Upon Parade Day.
Homer, N. Y. Aug 6.—At the morning session of the Fireman's convention held yesterday, no business of importance was transacted the forenoon being taken up with the question box.
Lestershire Gets the Convention.
At 2:15 the afternoon session was called. The report of the executive committee showed a balance of $107.12 on band. The question of where the convention was to be held next year was then brought up. Mr. Hinman of Trumansburg was given the floor, and in a brief address invited the convention to hold its next convention in his own town. He said that the town wanted it, and that already a sum of money had been raised for the purpose of entertainment, and that several projects were on foot, whose revenue would go to the same fund, and would be more than sufficient. At the conclusion of his remarks, Secretary Schoonmaker of Lestershire gave the delegates an invitation to come to Lestershire.
Upon an informal ballot being taken, Lestershire was found to have twenty-five votes to Trumansburg's 19.
Upon motion of Mr. Hinman, the secretary was instructed to cast an unanimous vote for Lestershire.
Election of Officers.
The next order of business was the election of officers. The president of the association, D. S. Mersereau, was unanimously re-elected, as were also Secretary Schoonmaker and Treasurer Thomas Knobel.
Upon motion of Mr. Cole, it was voted to pay the expenses of one delegate to the convention of the State Firemen's association. It was also voted to pay the secretary $50 a year for his services.
At the adjournment of the convention, the delegates assembled before the Phillips Free library, and a photograph of the group was taken.
Several Exhibitions.
Hose Co. No. 1. gave an exhibition drill before the delegates assembled upon the green. They wore white shirt waists, white duck trousers, blue yachting caps, black four-in-hand ties, and black ties. The drill was an especially fine piece of work, and was heartily applauded.
Hose Co. No. 2. and Orient Hook and Ladder Co. gave an exhibition run, laying 150 feet of hose, and sending a man up to the top of a ladder,
The ball game between Cortland and Homer resulted in a victory for the former. Several of the regular members of the Homer nine were unable to be present until the game was quite advanced, and it was by that time, hopelessly lost. The score was 11 to 2.
The trolley ride tendered the delegates came off last night, and was greatly enjoyed by all.
The skies threatened rain all day long, but no rain fell. The crowd reached large proportions for the first time yesterday afternoon. Booths have been erected in every desirable place. Street fakirs are numerous. The officers have been vigilant, and have driven out several crooks and pickpockets.
Parade Day Crowds.
Two companies from Lestershire came last evening accompanied by the Endicott band. This morning on the early train the Marathon company arrived. Two specials came up a little later, with companies and bands galore, from all southern points of the district.
The weather, while not all that could be desired, is still satisfactory. Consequently the town is entertaining such a crowd as she has never before had the privilege of welcoming. The streets are packed with people; band music is every where. The fire laddies hold the town. As yet, there has been no marked disorder.
The day's festivities will conclude with a concert given on the green by the famous Ithaca band.
The firemen and visitors will have no difficulty in securing meals as beside the hotels, The Odd Fellows, the M. E. church, and the Congregational church will all serve meals.
The Races.
Owing to the bad condition of the roads which made scraping necessary, the races were greatly delayed.
In the hose race, Torrent Hose Co. No. 5, of Ithaca, won out, their time being 46 1/2 seconds. Their only opponent, the C. F. Johnson Hose Co. of Lestershire, did the stunt in 52 seconds. The race was over the distance of 250 yards, instead of the usual 300-yard course. The time is considered very good, owing to the poor condition of the track.
The hub and hub race was a very close one with a blanket finish. The Emerald Hose Co, of Cortland, the C. F. Johnson Hose Co. of Lestershire and the Marathon Hose Co. of Marathon were the contestants. They finished it in the order named, the Emeralds covering the 200-yard course in 30 seconds.
PHYSICIAN'S LEAGUE.
Annual Meeting in Supervisors' Rooms Friday Afternoon.
The annual meeting of the Physicians' League of Cortland county will be held in the supervisors' rooms Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
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| Chester and Ardell Wickwire and coachman. |
NEW AUTOMOBILES.
Two New Ones Appear Upon the Streets of Cortland. Another Coming.
Two new automobiles have recently appeared upon the streets. One is an Orient buckboard runabout made by the Waltham Mfg. Co of Waltham, Mass., and owned by O. A. Kinney, who obtained it through the City Cycle Co. The other is a machine made from special patterns for Charles C. Wickwire. It is understood that H. J. Woodmansee is also about to appear with a machine.
BEFORE THE STORM.
Cloud Burst to Descend Saturday Morning at 9 o'clock
AT THE BIG STORE, 31 MAIN-ST., CORTLAND.
Thousands Expected to Take Advantage of the Bargains in This Slaughter Sale of $80,000 Worth of Fine Clothing and Furnishings—Doors to be Locked When Store is Full.
Like a cloud burst from a clear sky will the opening sale of the Brooklyn Brokerage company commence on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at the store, 31 Main-st. The Brokerage company will open the sale of the entire stock of the line of Bell clothing Co. stores. The Collins store, 31 Main-st., has been leased and the Brokerage Co. has a large red banner covering the entire front. The company will admit to the store at one time as many as can be waited on by the force of thirty salesmen, and then the front door will be locked, and as soon as those have had their wants looked after, they will be permitted to pass out of the back doors in the alley and another lot will be admitted in through the front way. Notwithstanding the store has a floor space 25 by 100 feet, there will not be much room for the thousands of people that will be there. We were called there today on business and of course we had to rubber a little and from our point of view we should say they had clothing enough to clothe every person in this county. We never saw so much clothing all stacked under one roof. Now, if they are going to sell stuff at the prices they advertise and the stuff is what they say it is, there can be but one result. Further comments are not necessary. We say wait and see.
Brooklyn Brokerage Co. [Paid ad.]
BREVITIES.
—The heavy rain of Tuesday had the effect of lodging oats pretty badly in most of the oat fields in the vicinity of this city.
—The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the First M. E. church will meet at the home of S. S. Stearns, Stevenson-st., Friday evening, Aug. 7.
—The Traction company has had a busy day carrying Cortland passengers up to Homer to see the big parade this afternoon at the Firemen's convention.
—The Lehigh ran an excursion train of fifteen cars to Homer to the Firemen's convention today. The train transferred to the Lackawanna and ran solid over the latter's tracks to Homer.
—The new display advertisements today are: M. A. Case, Dry goods, page 8; Bingham & Miller, Clothing, page 8; L. C. Hewitt, Free tickets to Barnum's show, page 5; Perfection Bakery, Angel food, etc., page 5; A. S. Burgess, clothing, page 5.
