REUNION OF THE 76TH N. Y. VOL. REGIMENT IN McLEAN, N. Y.

76th N. Y. Vol. Regiment faded battle flag, or colors.

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, October 10, 1890.

Reunion of the Association of the 76th Regiment.

   The survivors of the 76th N. Y. Regiment met at McLean, N. Y., on Thursday last, Oct. 2nd, it being the twenty-ninth anniversary of the organization of the regiment. It was a pleasant day and the attendance was large in view of the fact that but few of the original members were left at the close of the war. The number has since been decreasing. Late years the members have taken their families with them to attend these annual meetings, and while only about sixty-five of the veterans were present, the number including their families and honorary members was over one hundred. The people of McLean showed that they had not forgotten war times and gave the association a pleasant reception and free entertainment.

   At the morning meeting Truxton was fixed upon as the place for the next reunion, and officers were elected as follows:

   President—E. D. Van Slyck, of Hamilton, N. Y.

   Vice-Presidents— Freeman Schermerhorn of Truxton, Dr. W. J. Brown of

Newark Valley, D. M. Perry of Washington, N. J., and Franklin Bliss of Richford, N. Y.

   Secretary—Wm. J. Mantanye of Cortland.

   Treasurer—A. Sager of Cortland.

   Executive Committee—Freeman Schermerhorn and Dr. J. C. Nelson of Truxton, B. F. Taylor and A. P. Smith of Cortland, and R. G. Davidson of McLean.

   In the afternoon a public meeting was held on the lawn of Mr. D. W. Rowley, which was presided over by the outgoing president, Lucius Davis. The old Regimental Flag was present, and though dilapidated with age and service received hearty greetings. After an invocation by Rev. E. R. Wade and music by Dryden band, an address of welcome from the citizens was delivered by Geo. B. Davis, Esq., of Ithaca, to which W. J. Mantanye responded in behalf of the Association. Then followed reading of letters and telegrams from absent comrades, and the address of the day by Hon. John T. Davidson of Elmira, formerly a resident of McLean and Cortland. The pleasure of meeting old comrades and friends was great, but was somewhat saddened by the thoughts of losses by death during the year—six have passed on to the silent bivouac in the last year.

   The following resolutions were reported by the committee and passed at the afternoon meeting:

   WHEREAS, Since our last reunion this Association has lost the following named members: Ira C. Potter, Norman G. Harmon, Delos V. Caldwell, Uri Hutchings, W. H. Mosher, and Ralph E. Tucker, worthy comrades and esteemed friends, whom death has mustered out, and who now sleep in soldiers graves.

   Resolved, That in the death of these comrades this Association has lost some of its most valued members, who gave good and valiant service to our country in her hour of need, and who always maintained the honor and fidelity of true soldiers.

   Resolved, That these resolutions be entered on the minutes, and the memory of our late comrades cherished by us until we are called to enjoy with them the rewards beyond the grave.

   S. M. BYRAM,

   T. H. MCCLENTHON,

   E. A. MEAD,

   Committee.

   Resolved, That the members of this Association extend a vote of thanks to Messrs. J. T. Davidson and Geo. B. Davis, for their able addresses, to the citizens of McLean for the royal manner in which they have entertained us; to the Dryden Cornet Band for its inspiring music; and to Mr. D. W. Rowley for the kind offer of his house and grounds which we have used for our meeting.

   D. R. MONTGOMERY,

   D. C. BEERS,

   MARTIN EDGCOMB,

   Committee.

   Mr. H. M. Kellogg, formerly of the 55th Ohio Regiment now an honorary member of the Association of the 76th, met an old schoolmate of thirty-five years ago in the reunion at McLean. Mr. James Youngs, of Albion, N. Y., one of the 76th men, in passing along the street in Cortland on his way to McLean, saw the name "H. M. Kellogg" over the doorway and stopped in to see if it was his old friend of school days and found that it was. As both were going to the reunion they there met and exchanged the stories of their lives.

Section of 1894 map.

Improving the First Ward.

   Messrs. George Allport and architect H. W. Beardsley having purchased a tract of 37 1/2 acres of land situated to the north of Tompkins street and extending to Prospect street and the works of the Cortland Water Company, have caused a survey and map of the same to be made and opened up one hundred and fifty-one desirable building lots in the first ward. A street opening off Tompkins has been laid out through to Prospect street, said street being eighty-six feet wide at its intersection with Tompkins and will be of a uniform width of seventy feet from a short distance from Tompkins. About half way northward on the said street there is a fork making two streets through to Prospect. The present Water street is continued through to Prospect, also a street has been laid out to the east of the proposed principal street from Tompkins to Prospect, both of which are sixty feet wide. Provisions have been made for the accommodation of a street railway through the main street, which the prospectors speedily intend to have continued northward until it intersects Groton Avenue, thus opening the way for the belt line of the future. With the opening of said street material benefit will result to the public generally, aside from offering a most attractive pleasure drive.

   Aside from a few lots adjoining Tompkins street, the general survey is 60x120 feet—those first mentioned being 150 feet deep. With the opening up of this large tract in the first ward it would be in order to cultivate the germs for a park, there being an abundance of natural elements for such an enterprise and stranger things have sprung into existence from courting futurity. The enterprise of the young men at the head of this scheme is commendable and with other events of late date are most encouraging omens for the coming year for a continuance of Cortland's prosperity.

Erie & Central New York R. R.

   Our citizens are enthusiastic over the possibility of having a railroad to give us quick connections with the outside world. A meeting was held at the Gothic House Tuesday evening when Lewis S. Hayes, president of the proposed road, stated the object of the meeting, which, briefly, is as follows: That the right of way be secured through the towns of Pitcher and Otselic so as to connect the railroad graded from Cortland to Cincinnatus with the Auburn branch of the O. & W. at Otselic Center; also that the towns along the Auburn discontinue the suits brought against the O. & W., when the O. & W. will turn over the roadbed to the new company.

   Mr. Hayes stated that a contract had been entered into with a New York banking firm who are to furnish the money to build the road, equip it with rolling stock and everything necessary to put it in shape for business.

   As matters have reached that point where the right of way must be secured at once to have the project succeed, Hon. D. B Parce, C. G. Perkins, S. R. Hill, E. M. Loomis and S. Ryan were elected as a committee to confer with property owners along the line of this town.—Otselic Herald.

Explosion of a Locomotive.

   OSWEGO, N. Y., Oct. 8.—As the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg train from the east, due here at 9:35 P. M. was standing at the station at Mexico, the crown sheet of the locomotive blew out. Fireman Harry Hudson of Brockville, Ont., who was in the cab, was horribly burned and scalded and will die. Martin Wells, of Randallsville, N. Y. and Andrew Hunt of Norwood, N. Y., brakemen, were also terribly scalded, but whether their injuries are fatal is not known. The injured men were brought to the hospital in this city. Engineer John Chase was in the station at the time and escaped injury.

Woodstock Torched.

(Special to the DEMOCRAT.)

   WOODSTOCK, Madison Co., Oct. 9.—At 2 P. M. to-day, fire was discovered in the upper floor of Jaqueth's general store occupied by William Gunn, as a rake manufactory, which spread rapidly to Rider's hardware store and S. Hayes' boot and boot store, consuming the meat market, sweeping everything from the corner west to Dr. Smith's office.

   A large portion of the goods were removed but in a damaged condition. The flames were under control shortly after 4 o'clock, but no rational estimate of damage can be obtained.

St. Mary's Parochial Residence.

   The preliminary arrangements attending the erection of a new Parochial residence of St. Mary's parish having been completed, workmen began excavating for the foundation walls this week. Mr. John Mayer has the contract for the mason work and Mr. Nathaniel Mager, jr., the wood work for the new edifice, the ground dimensions of which are 48x65 feet. When completed it will be not only an imposing but an ornamental building adding materially to the attractiveness of North Main street. The exterior will be of brick with Ohio white sand stone trimmings, two full stories and mansard above the basement. The interior will be finished in hard wood and the chambers in pine.

New Electric Light Plant.

   The foundation for the new electric light plant is being prepared just west of the tracks adjoining the works of the Hitchcock Manufacturing Company on Elm street. The building will be one story high of triangular shape with a sixty-foot front on the street. Nothing but the two engines and dynamos will be contained in the building. Power is to be furnished by conducting steam under the street from the boiler house opposite, together with the under ground extension of the main line shaft attached to the one hundred horse-power engine situated in the basement of the wood working department which will also furnish power to the arc, store and house lights. Our representative was authorized to state that upon completion of the plant, the lights will run all night, which will be appreciated by private patrons of the company, as well as the public generally. Also that the facilities of the new plant will be double that of the present.

Death of Benjamin Watrous.

   By the death of Mr. Benjamin Watrous, at 2 A. M., Tuesday, is removed one of the eldest residents of this county and, as near as can be learned, the last pioneer settler of Freetown, this county. Mr. Watrous' father, Austin Watrous, removed from Saybrook, Conn., in 1813, purchasing one hundred and five acres on lot number 12, which at that time was entirely covered with a heavy growth of timber.

  The subject of this sketch was father of a large family, the wife and several of the children having departed this life previous to the death of the father. Five members of the family are still living: Benjamin Watrous of California, Austin Watrous of Lorings Station, Edgar Watrous, a resident of the State of Maine, Mrs. Daniel Eastman of Truxton, and Mrs. Andrew Bean of Freetown. Deceased was an uncle to Mr. J. L. Watrous of this village, and father to the late Mrs. Clinton Rindge.

  Brief services were held yesterday at the residence of his son, Austin, at Lorings Station, and the remains borne to Freetown, where appropriate services were held at the church at 1 o'clock in the afternoon.

Daughters of Rebecca.

   For some time the subject of instituting a lodge of Daughters of Rebecca, I. O. O. F., has been under discussion. Friday evening Grand Master W. R. Spooner, of New York, duly installed a lodge hereafter to be known as Bright Light Lodge, No. 121, Daughters of Rebecca, I. O. O. F. There were ninety two members of the lodge at its organization and the following ladies were installed and appointed officers for the present term:

   N. G.—Mrs. Frank H. Cobb.

   V. G.—Mrs. Adelbert H. Watkins.

   R. S.—Mrs. George E. Ingraham.

   P. S.—Mrs. Henry C. Beebe.

   Treas.—Mrs. Daniel Geer.

   Chap.—Mrs. George D. Griffith.

   R. S. N. G.— Mrs. William P. Robinson.

   L. S. N. G.—Mrs. William J. Perkins.

   R. S. V. G.— Mrs. Elmer M Williams

   L. S. V. G.—Mrs. E. J. Hopkins.

   W.—Mrs. A. B. Filsinger.

   C—Mrs. A. N. Green.

   Altar—Mrs. James E. Briggs and Mrs. Robert H. Beard.

   O. S. G. —Mrs. R. E. Caldwell.

   I. S. G.—Miss Anna Blackmer.

   The lodge will meet on the first and third Monday evenings of each month in the J. L. Lewis lodge rooms.

 

1890 ELECTION DISTRICTS FOR TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE

Cortlandville Election Districts, Cortland Democrat. Friday, October 3, 1890. (Use slide bar to move left or right.)

REWARD OFFERED FOR CLARK'S ANTI-SALOON PARTY

William H. Clark.

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, October 3, 1890.

PAGE FOUR/EDITORIALS.

   Wanted—Any information of or concerning the whereabouts of Clark's Anti-Saloon party. A liberal reward will be paid for reliable and trustworthy information that will lead to the recovery of the lost babe, either alive or dead, by its sorrowing and heart-broken parent. If alive, it should be kicking and squalling as of yore, but if dead, common decency requires that a requiem be said and a decent interment of the remains should follow. [Cortland's Anti-Saloon Party was founded by William H. Clark, editor and published of the Cortland Standard. It was a tool used by Mr. Clark to split the Republican Party and gain control from the influence of Judge A. P. Smith—CC editor.]

   It is a little singular that some people will go so far to associate with a falsehood when a much shorter cut in company with the truth would bring them to their destination in less time and with less fatigue of both body and mind. The Cortland Standard charges this week that the reason why the Democratic convention was not held in Taylor Hall on Tuesday last, was because the rent for last year's convention had not been paid. The fact is that the convention referred to, was not held in Taylor Hall last year, but in Fireman's Hall and consequently the proprietor of Taylor Hall could not have any claim for the use of a hall that was never contracted for or used. In this connection it might be well enough to suggest that when the Republicans of this village settle for several year's gas bills that remain unpaid, it will be in order for the Standard to refer to debts owing by Democratic clubs and committees if any such can be found. The Democratic County Committee holds the receipt of the proprietors of Taylor Hall for all obligations up to the present time and the receipt was signed and delivered many months since.

   The new tariff bill puts a duty on spectacles and eye glasses or frames of sixty-six per cent. There are very few manufacturers of these articles in this country but there are millions who are forced to wear them. Those who do not wear them now will have to come to it before long and then they will have to pay two-thirds more for them than they cost now. The Republican party virtually says to the people "you have no business to grow old."

   The Standard affects to be greatly amused over the proceedings of the Democratic County Convention. The Standard claims that the convention was held in the club room for economic reasons: Granted: The Democratic party is composed largely of laboring people and as long as they are compelled under the iniquitous high protective tariff to pay a heavy tax on almost all the necessaries of life, economy will not only be a virtue, but a necessity. Candor compels the admission that on the day of the Democratic County Convention, two dollar bills, five dollar bills and ten dollar bills were not as plentiful as on the afternoon and evening of the republican town caucus, when the Republican candidate for Member of Assembly was contending for the delegates from the town of Cortlandville. No saloon keepers on the day of the Democratic county convention could boast that their bar did the heaviest business in their experience, or marvel at the number of crisp new bills that had found their way into the hands of those who, theretofore, had dealt only in small change. For the amount of "liquid refreshments" consumed and an utter want of economy in distributing money, Clarke's anti-saloon caucus will ever be memorable in the town of Cortlandville.

Matthew S. Quay

   The speech of Congressman Kennedy of Ohio, who took occasion to charge Senator Matthew S. Quay, Chairman of the Republican National Committee with being a thief and who compared him to Judas Iscariot to the latter's discredit as an artist in his peculiar line, has finally been expunged from the pages of  the Congressional Record. The speech may not be published in the official paper of Congress, but the Republicans of that body cannot destroy the speech or prevent the American people from reading it. It is a little singular that not a single Republican member of Congress had the cheek or the audacity to stand up in his place and deny that Quay was a thief or even that he was a second Judas Iscariot, and an improvement, in the wrong direction, of the original. Had not every soul of them been perfectly satisfied, that the charge was true, and that any attempt to deny the same or explain it away, would involve the party making the attempt in an ocean of trouble, some one would have made the attempt to clear up the unsavory record of the leader of the party.

   Quay is a United States Senator from Pennsylvania and there were twenty-three Republican Congressmen from that State who heard Kennedy's charge and yet not one of them dared to rise in his seat and attempt to refute the same. If Quay was not a branded criminal as charged by Kennedy it is very strange that he does not deny it. The fact that he does not shows pretty conclusively that he cannot. His silence is evidence of his guilt. The New York World and several other prominent and responsible journals have made substantially the same charges and have repeatedly requested him to bring an action for libel in order that they may have the opportunity of proving the truth of the charges and yet Quay makes no sign. With Quay at the head of the National Committee and Tom Platt at the head of the party in this state, the g. o. p. is well officered for a raid upon the treasuries of the nation and state.

Stratton S. Knox

The County Ticket.

   The Democratic County Convention held Tuesday very wisely nominated Judge Stratton S. Knox for Member of Assembly. The nomination was unsought and came unanimously direct from the people. He was the choice of every member of the convention, and each delegation represented the entire Democratic party of the town from which it was sent. Judge Knox needs no eulogy. His record as County Judge and Surrogate for six years is of itself a sufficient commendation and it is well known to the voters of all parties in the county. His integrity and ability have been tested and he has come forth spotless. Even the most rabid Republican politician must and will admit that he is a splendid man in all respects, and that his superior for the office does not reside in this county.

   In 1877 Judge Knox was a candidate for County Judge, and had pitted against him a shrewd and experienced politician, Judge A. P. Smith. The latter was elected by a majority of only 90 votes, when he should have had 1200 to 1600 majority. In 1883 Judge Knox was again nominated for the same office and this time was opposed by Jos. E. Eggleston, a popular man, who represented the younger element of his party, and after a hard fight Mr. Knox was elected by a handsome majority. In 1889 the same candidates came before the people and after an exciting contest Mr. Eggleston was elected by a majority of 138 votes, while the Republican State ticket had a majority of about 1300. His popularity and strength before the people is not equaled by any other citizen of this county. If he is elected there will be no suspicion of wrong doing attached to him during his term of office. Every voter knows beforehand that he will act and vote strictly in accordance with his own convictions. The people of this county cannot afford to allow this opportunity to be represented by an honest man at Albany pass by. If every Democrat does his duty, Judge Knox will be the next Member of Assembly from Cortland county.

   Randolph R. Maybury, the candidate for County Treasurer, is a resident and highly respected business man of Marathon. For many years, although a man in the prime of life, he has been engaged in the harness trade in that village, and by fair dealing and honest practices has made a success of the business. He enjoys the confidence and esteem of citizens in the south part of the county, where he is best known, to a marked degree. He possesses excellent business qualifications and if elected would be able to fully discharge all of the duties of the office himself. A better candidate could not have been selected and we hope to see him elected.

   Theron O. Brown, the candidate for Justice of Sessions is a well known and very popular magistrate residing in the town of Taylor. He was elected Justice of the Peace by a very large majority in a Republican town and with a popular candidate opposed to him.

   David K. Allen, the candidate for Coroner, is a practicing physician residing in Freetown. He has a very large ride [sic] and is highly esteemed by the good people of that and surrounding towns for his abilities as a physician, and his excellent social and business qualifications. Dr. Allen should be elected.

   Charles E. Osborne, of Harford, the nominee for School Commissioner of the first district, is an under graduate of the Cortland State Normal School, a graduate of Cleary's Business College, Ypsilanti, Michigan, and a member of the class '90 of the Ypsilanti State Normal, the largest school of the kind in the United States. Testimonials from teachers in those institutions speak in the highest terms of his irreproachable character, the thoroughness of the preparation of his lessons, the methodical arrangement and practical application of the thought. His experience as a teacher extends over several terms. He acted for a while as assistant instructor in the department of natural sciences of the Michigan State Normal, making an able and efficient teacher.

   In 1888 he was principal of the public school of Richford, N. Y. He has always taken an active interest in the educational affairs of both this state and Michigan. Mr. Osborne is at present principal of the village school of Vesper, N. Y., and was Surrogate's clerk under Judge Knox for the last two years of his term. Mr. Osborne is a young man of fine abilities and unexceptionable character.

   Mr. William A. Coon, the candidate for School Commissioner in District No. 3, is a teacher in the Homer Academy, where he has shown himself to be possessed of abilities of a high order. As an instructor he has very few equals and as a citizen he has the respect and confidence of all with whom he has come in contact. He is a young man, active and energetic and will make a model official. He will undoubtedly be elected.

HERE AND THERE.

   Having no further use for the Republican club room on Railroad-st., the same has been leased to parties for a shooting gallery, and the gallery is now in full blast. The air or wind gun is used. Appropriate.

   Cortland county has 894 veterans of the late war.

   Mr. Ed. Chubb, of Cortland, has purchased the Brannan Bros.' steam thresher, planer and appurtenances at Upper Lisle.

   Frank Hopkins had a hand badly cut with a circular saw while at work in Greenman & Co.'s mill at McGrawville, Tuesday.

   In Elmira and other places mock elections are to be held to allow voters to "catch on" to the workings of the new ballot law.

   The Chautauqua Circle will meet with Mrs. Eldridge, 158 South Main street, on Monday evening, Oct. 6th. All interested are welcome.

   A large party left on the morning train over the E. C. & N. railroad yesterday, to attend the annual reunion of the 76th regiment at McLean.

   The regular 4 o'clock services of the Young Men's Christian Association will be held in the gymnasium next Sunday. The address will be given by Wm. H. Clark.

    For September the post-office report shows that 106,501 pieces of mail matter were delivered and 29.005 collected as against 104,946 delivered and 27,596 collected in August.

   J. H. May, proprietor of the Central Hotel on Homer Ave., will give a select party at his hall on Friday evening, October 7th. Music by Happy Bill Daniels' orchestra. Full bill, $1.75.

   The regular monthly mothers' meeting (central) will be held with Mrs. E. R. Johnson, 16 Prospect street, on Tuesday, October 7th, 1890, at 2:30 P. M. Subject for discussion, "Dress." All ladies are cordially invited.

   Rice's World's Fair Minstrels had only a fair audience in the Opera House, last Tuesday evening. The company is a very fair one. Sato, the juggler, was the best performer in his line that has visited Cortland in many years.

   The regular monthly mothers' meeting (east) will be held at the residence of Mrs. S. Adalbert Jennison, 200 Port Watson street, on Wednesday, Oct. 8th., at 3:30 P. M. Subject to be presented and discussed, "Foods." All ladies are cordially invited.

   Steps are being taken for the formation of a foot ball league, to embrace teams from the Auburn, Moravia, Aurora, Cortland, Jordan and Ithaca High schools. A meeting will soon be held at Auburn to perfect the organization and make out a schedule.—Ex.

   The regular semi-monthly mothers' meeting (west) will be held with Mrs. W. H. Hatfield, 143 Tompkins street, on Thursday, Oct. 9th, at 3 P. M. Subject to be presented and discussed, "Babies' rights and mamma's privileges." All ladies are cordially invited.

   Miss Sarah L. Kinney, who has a large class in instrumental and vocal music, has opened a studio at No. 10 Lincoln avenue. Miss Kinney is an accomplished musician, and a very successful teacher. For the last two years she has been the organist of the Presbyterian church at McGrawville.

   Miss Charlotte M. Allen will give her new and charming entertainment entitled "Switzerland," in the Presbyterian parlor, Wednesday evening, Oct. 8th, at 8 o'clock. It consists of a monologue in four parts and is pronounced very interesting by those who have heard it. Music by Mr. Daehler and Miss Baum.

   From every town in the county comes the report that the potato crop is seriously affected by rot.

   A voting booth will be placed in the Democratic club rooms for practice at the meeting to be held this evening. Be sure and attend.

   W. J. Greenman's brown mare, "Jessie Fly," took second money in the 2:40 class at the Dryden fair, last week, and John Hodgson's mare, "Maggie H.," took first money in the three-minute class.

   The subject to be discussed at one of the mothers' meetings to be held in this village is announced to be the well-worn but never tiresome theme, "Dress," and the managers soberly announce that "all ladies are cordially invited."' Superfluous words. You couldn't keep them away with a ten-foot pole.

   C. W. King, of the Hotel Windsor, of Homer, who was found guilty of violating the excise laws before Justice Kingsbury last week, and sentenced to pay a fine of $125, or be confined in jail for 125 days, was ordered discharged by Judge Eggleston, on the ground that a Justice of the Peace has no power to order a fine of more than $50. We understand an appeal will be taken. Frank Pierce was counsel for the people, and John Courtney, Jr., of this place, appeared for defendant.

For Sale.

   Matched pair black mares, for sale cheap. For particulars, apply to the Rev. J. J. McLoghlin. 44 North Main street. [Catholic parish priest—CC editor.] (16tf)

   The Wadsworth farm on Fitz Ave., Cortland, containing 65 acres of choice land. For further particulars inquire of D. C. Beers, or on the premises. (27m6)

   100 cider barrels. Thos. F. Grady, Liquor Store, 7 R. R. St., Cortland, N. Y. (27tf)

Cider Apples

   are wanted at H. L. Carpenter's mill, near East River, for which the highest cash price will be paid. (27tf)

 

LETTER FROM THE WEST BY SARAH E. COGSWELL DESCRIBING GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

Crescent Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, October 3, 1890.

Letters from the West.

   Ionia, Mich., Sept. 27, 1890.

   EDITOR DEMOCRAT:—Perhaps some of the points which have proven of interest to a traveling citizen of Cortland may not be altogether uninteresting to your readers at home.

   Leaving Homer, N. Y. by the 6:15 A. M. train, Wednesday, Sept. 17, my friend Miss Cina Stedman, of Homer, and I arrived at Syracuse at 7:15. The lateness of the west-bound train, with its multitude of passengers en route for the State Fair being held at Syracuse, was in our favor, and we were soon speeding on our way to Buffalo. The heavy clouds of the morning were gradually lifted, until just after passing Rochester, the sun came out mildly, and so not wearisome to the eyes, and continued to shine throughout our journey, which by the way was a delightful one in every respect, the heat and dust of traveling earlier in the season having past.

   Going by way of the Suspension Bridge our view of Niagara Falls was limited, but as we were making good time, it was thought best not to delay for the better view until the return trip. Passing through the southern portion of Ontario, Canada, we arrived at Windsor, on the opposite side of the river from Detroit, at 10:30 P. M., stopping for the night at the Crawford House. The Detroit river, with its numerous lights, is a magnificent scene, not soon to be forgotten.

   In the morning, after having been shown through the Canada branch of D. M. Ferry's seed house, with which there is much of interest connected, we took the ferry-boat for Detroit, from thence to the Union depot. A longer stop at Detroit, also is anticipated when returning.

   Passing through Ann Arbor, Jackson, (at which place is located on the railroad, the State prison), Charlotte and Hastings, we arrived at Grand Rapids at 1:30 P. M., (Thursday), took a hack for 134 N. Prospect St., the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Gould, nee Miss Ella Calvert, formerly of Cortland, where we received a cordial welcome.

   Grand Rapids, according to the census of 1889, had a population of 41,934, and has a much larger one now. The eastern portion is built upon a hill, the remainder on a level. It contains very many fine buildings, including churches and private residences. The City Hall, with its tower clock and the Government Building containing the Post Office, are among the number. A new and spacious Court House and a Dutch Reform Church are being erected, also business blocks and many dwelling houses throughout the city. Announcements of services to be held in twenty-six different churches on the east side of Grand River were given in the Daily Eagle of Saturday.

   Several parks are laid out in and about the city; the one known as "Crescent

Park," situated toward the north-eastern part, being on the hillside, is terraced, having a fountain in its centre, and leading down from it is a long stairway, overhanging the summit of which is an electric light, which gives a very pleasant effect, and can be seen for a long distance down the street.

   Outside the city limits, east of the Grand River, is North Park, on which is erected a beautiful commodious cottage, (its interior finished in hard wood) for the reception of picnics parties. Refreshments are sold here, but no liquor can be had within the radius of a mile. From the rear windows a charming view of Grand River and the surrounding landscape is secured. The wharves are generously supplied with boats, while the grounds are provided with hammocks, croquet, sway back, &c. Still further improvements are being made.

   Nearly opposite the Park is the Soldiers' Home, consisting of the main building, the bakery, and the hospital, all of which are large, fine, buildings made of white brick, at whose front are spacious grounds now being laid out in an appropriate manner. Adjoining North Park and also situated upon the Grand River, is a Park belonging to the Home, having the customary furnishings with the addition of a bathing house.

   A dummy car, run from the terminus of the grounds to the city, carries passengers to and from the parks.

   Upon either side of the road leading to these parks from the city, is a forest which adds much to its attractiveness as a drive, especially during the warm season.

   To the south-east of the city is a park situated on "Reed's Lake," supplied with buildings, boats, &c., and to this place parties who desire to use Sunday as a day of recreation and general sabbath-breaking resort, a balloon ascension being one of the seemingly attractive features of the occasion.

   Still further out in this direction is the "Masonic Home," a fine white brick structure.

   Electric, cable and horse cars are used throughout the city.

   Sunday morning we attended the Park street Congregational Church, the pastor, Rev. A. R. Merriam, preaching. A visit to the Sunday School, not forgetting the Primary Department, was one of much interest and profit.

   An investigation concerning the W. C. T. U. gospel temperance service revealed the fact that their meetings are held upon Thursday afternoons. The rooms are used upon Sundays by the "Christian Scientists."

   For the evening service we attended the Fountain street Baptist Church, Sermon by the pastor, Rev. J. L. Jackson, D. D.

   Much can be said in favor of each sermon, the singing, the congregations, and even the church edifices themselves, but time and space are limited.

   Arising at 5 A. M. on Monday morning a trip downtown was rewarded by the view of rows of wagons, beginning at the head of Monroe (Main) street and running down as far as Ionia street, on both sides, backed up to the sidewalk and standing hub to hub, loaded down with everything conceivable in the line of vegetables and fruit. The same kind of wagons form a girdle around Monument Park and run over into the side streets.

   Along with the vegetable wagons comes an army of buyers from all over the city, and in an incredibly short time the immense amount of produce is distributed among the scores of grocery stores throughout the city and by them delivered to customers.

   Outlying the city limits is as rich and finely cultivated garden country as the sun ever shone on, which is filled in the most part by foreigners, who, given a small piece of land, far excel their American neighbors. These foreigners, who are mostly Hollanders, own from one to two acres of land each, every inch of which is utilized.

   Close to five thousand persons derive a livelihood from raising the vegetables consumed inside the limits of the city. In order to be in readiness for each morning's journey, a distance of five miles in many cases, it is necessary to rise at 8 o'clock. The vegetables are usually prepared during the afternoon of the day previous.

   A visit to Leonard's immense crockery store was another interesting feature of the forenoon. Three floors (with elevator) are required for the stock; the first floor used for crockery in general, the second for fancy crockery, the third for toys, willow ware, tin ware, &c, and housekeeping utensils generally.

   In response to a message from friends at Ionia, that they would meet me at the arrival of the afternoon train, I bade adieu to the friends at Grand Rapids by whom I had been so pleasantly entertained, cherishing a hope that I might return before many days.

   My next letter will contain a descriptive sketch of the Michigan Criminal Insane Asylum, also of the State House of Correction.

   Yours sincerely,

   SARAH E. COGSWELL.

NEIGHBORING COUNTIES.

   CHENANGO.—Oxford has but one hop yard, of some five acres.

   [Civil War veteran] Andrew Jadison, of North Pharsalia, has obtained a pension of $14 a month, with $1,400 back pay.

   The Times says that a party of Oxford hunters are getting ready to go to the North Woods after bar [bear].

   The Maydole hammer factory at Norwich recently put in a new 300 horse power Corliss engine, to drive their machinery with.

   The corrected census of Norwich gives the following figures: Town, 6,489; village, 5,181. Town and village in 1880, 5,766. Gain in ten years, 733, or nearly 13 per cent.

   Henry Loomis, of Smithville, had eight sheep killed by dogs on Wednesday of last week. The dogs also went into Clem Miller's flock of sheep and being discovered, killed only one sheep in this flock. Mr. Miller heard the commotion among his sheep, and going cautiously up to the spot where the dogs had a sheep down and were tearing it to pieces, he almost succeeded in catching one of the brutes by his hind leg; but the dog discovered Mr. Miller just as he was about to fasten upon him and ran away like a scared wolf.

   MADISON.—It is expected that Dr. Justin will again test his dynamite cartridge at Perryville October 10.

   Dunne Carskadden of Oneida has been appointed to an $800 position in the New York custom house.

   E. Blair, of the Cazenovia Republican office has received an appointment in the government printing office at Washington.

   It is estimated that the hop crop will cause a million dollars to be disbursed within a radius of fifteen miles of Brookfield this fall.

   A determined effort was made Friday night to burn the hotel at Eaton owned by Mrs. Sarah Hunt. Fire was started in three places, which were saturated with kerosine.

   Jessie F. Carpenter, of Cazenovia, has purchased a handsome residence site in the fashionable northwest quarter of Washington, D. C., paying $93,572 for the 336 square feet.

   TOMPKINS.—There are 302 pupils in the Ithaca High School.

   B. J. Davis killed a large snake he is sure was a copperhead, in Washington Park, Ithaca, one day last week. By the way this has been a good year for snakes in this vicinity.

   Charles Stephens, of Buffalo, a man on the University Library building in Ithaca, was on the tower last Monday, which at the present time is nearly seventy feet from the ground. When the load by the steam elevator reached the top, Stephens stepped in to go down, but the brakes were off and the tub went down with lightning rapidity. His left leg was wrenched out by the ankle joint and moved almost to the centre of the instep. He was taken to the Lehigh Valley House and cared for by Drs. Lewis and Babcock.

  

Some Natural Gas in Auburn.

   While boring for water on the premises of Lawrence Burns, 16 Madison Avenue, Auburn, Wednesday, a vein of natural gas was struck at a depth of 80 feet. The gas flowed freely and when ignited sent up a flame four or five feet above the mouth of the six inch pipe, with which the well is lined. The drilling is now being done through solid rock and will be continued until water is struck. The gas now flows freely and the men employed in drilling believe the supply sufficient for fuel for Mr. Burns' house if he desires to utilize it. Whether the supply is sufficient for public use cannot be determined until the boring has been continued. The result is eagerly awaited.