Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday,
November 20, 1894.
THE ELECTRIC
RAILROAD.
THE
COMPANY IS NOW DOING THE BUILDING.
Injunction
Served on Contractor Jacobs—Track to Homer is to be Completed in Two Days More.
The work of construction of the new electric
railroad which was suspended altogether yesterday is to-day being pushed again,
but this time the work is being done under the direction of the railroad
company itself instead of by Contractor Jacobs and his men. Contractor Jacobs
has withdrawn his men entirely and there is a large prospect of a lawsuit.
To-day Attorney H. L. Bronson put into the hands of Sheriff Miller to serve
upon Mr. Jacobs a writ of injunction issued by Judge J. E. Eggleston restrain
in him or the New York Electrical Engineering Co., which he represents, from
coming upon the property of the Electric company or in any way interferring
with its work. This writ is returnable before Judge Parker at Ithaca on Dec. 4,
where the defendant must show cause why the writ should not remain in force
until the matters in dispute are adjudicated. Sheriff Miller has served the
injunction,
Mr. H. Bergholtz of Ithaca, one of the
directors and the general manager of the new road is to-day in town and a
STANDARD reporter called upon him with some inquiries. Mr. Bergholtz said that
the further work of construction would be done wholly by the company and not by
the contractor. A force of men is to-day at work in Homer. A larger force will
be put on to-morrow. It is expected that the road to the bridge in Homer can
and will be completed by Thursday night. About a quarter of mile of track more
will be laid in Homer next season but the work of two days more will complete
the new road as far as the old one extended.
A large company of men is to-day being
brought together and to-morrow they will begin the work of completing the
setting of the trolley poles. That can be done in a very few days. About a mile
of connections yet remains to be laid in Cortland and at the D., L. & W.
crossing between the villages and at the crossing at the station in Cortland.
Mr. Bergholtz says that can all be done in a few weeks. The boilers for the new
power house will be shipped this week and there is little question but that electric
cars will be running January 1.
The McGrawville extension must now wait
until next spring.
A
Physician Employed.
W. L. Douglas, the
"Three-dollar-shoe" man of Brockton, Mass., president of the W. L.
Douglas Shoe Co., last week introduced a new feature in manufacturing and the
employment of help. Mr. Douglas employs several thousand men, women and
children in his several factories. Last week each employee was handed a card,
the presentation of which to a prescribed physician entitles him to free
medical attendance for himself during the time that he is in the employ of the
company.
One of the best physicians of the city of
Brockton has been engaged as medical attendant. He will be at the private
office of the company for consultation every day in the year at 12 M., except
on Sundays and holidays. If the employee is not able to meet the physician
there, he can send word to him and the physician will call upon him at his home
anywhere within the city limits. The company pays the bills. Such action on the
part of manufacturers will go far to break down the barriers between capital
and labor.
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| Lemuel E. Quigg. |
QUIGG
ANSWERS WILSON.
Says the
Wilson Bill Will Be Repealed In Due Time.
NEW YORK, NOV. 20.—In a letter to The Press Congressman Lemuel E. Quigg comments
upon the letter recently written to The
Press by Congressman [William L.] Wilson on the causes that led to the defeat of the Democratic
party.
In his letter Mr. Quigg points out that Mr.
Wilson attributes that defeat to local influences, hard times and the misconduct
of some Democrats in congress on the tariff question, but that he refuses to
admit that the catastrophe involved the defeat of tariff reform.
On the latter Mr. Quigg takes issue with the
chairman of the ways and means committee, holding that, although the latter declares
such a supposition would be proof of levity and fickleness on the part of the American
people, the public mind might consistently undergo a change because of the bad
bargain that had been imposed upon it.
The letter continues: "Mr. Wilson says truly
that the tariff question was thoroughly debated before the people voted in
1892, but his inference from that fact begs the question. 'To contend,' he
says, 'that the people have now chastised the Democratic party for doing what
they were put in power to do, is to question their honesty and intelligence.'
This is an assumption that his party did what it was put into power to do,
whereas the thing that he had better assume is that he had made a mistake in
his calculations and that he has led his party into doing something different
than the purpose for which it was put into power."
Of Mr. Wilson's assertion that nowhere has
he found Republican candidates advocating the repeal of the new law, Mr. Quigg
says: "The Republicans will have no chance to legislate their views until after
the next national election. But the presence of the Republican majority in the
house of representatives has saved the country from that further state of
agitation and unrest with which it was threatened during the last days of the
last session of congress."
In conclusion Mr. Quigg says: "When the
time comes Mr. Wilson will find an affirmative Republican platform. It will
demand the repeal of the Wilson bill—he may be pretty sure of that. No tariff
act founded on an income tax and a tax on raw sugar will be allowed to live
with the consent of the Republicans, and with the repeal of these provisions
the whole law will require some modification. They will not re-enact the
McKinley law in all its provisions and they will not inflict upon the country
another year of tariff agitation."
STRIKING
CLOAKMAKERS.
Their
Distress Alleviated and Their Courage
Somewhat Renewed.
NEW YORK, NOV. 20.—A massmeeting [sic] of the
striking cloakmakers was held here which lasted all day. Joseph Barondess and
numerous speakers addressed the meeting.
The prevailing distress among the strikers
was somewhat alleviated by the distribution to them of 2.800 loaves of bread,
eight barrels of potatoes, two barrels of herrings, 600 pounds of sausage, 300
pounds of sugar and 16 pounds of tea. Three hundred regular dinners were also
supplied. Arrangements were made to supply 500 today and a further distribution
of provisions.
Joseph Barondess said: "We were
satisfied to agree to arbitration, but the manufacturers would not have it.
"We are the gainers whatever results.
There is a moral force at work which will drive the piece system out of
existence. Our men have shown a noble example. Part of them are now out 11
weeks, the majority seven weeks. In spite of all the misery and suffering
prevailing them they still remain firm.
"The manufacturers claim that we are
driving the trade out of this city. We do not care whether we have 15,000
workers in New York or 7,000. We feel that our people will live better in any
other town in the United States than in New York."
Ingersoll
Was Blasphemous.
CINCINNATI, O., NOV. 20.—Col. Ingersoll
lectured here Sunday night and was more than usually sarcastic in comments on
the Bible. Yesterday a meeting of Methodist ministers was held and speeches
denouncing the authorities for permitting the lecture were made. They threatened
to arrest the lecturer for blasphemy. There was some opposition to this course
and after exciting discussion the meeting adjourned without action.
PAGE
TWO—EDITORIALS.
They
Grind Exceeding Small.
The mills of the gods in politics grind
rapidly sometimes as well as fine. Flower was
elected governor of New York in 1891 by a plurality of 47,000, the state senate
was stolen, and the legislative apportionment so arranged that Tammany counted
on supremacy for at least twenty years, The bosses were monarchs of all they
surveyed in Brooklyn, New York City, Troy and Buffalo. The Democrats carried the state again in
1892 by 45,000, and then the tide turned. There will be a new Democratic party
in New York, but that which seemed triumphant and impregnable two years ago is
crushed out of existence, expelled from every department and tied down by a new
state constitution. The people were aroused at last, arose in their might, and
the result before the world is a splendid object lesson in popular
government.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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| Thomas B. Reed. |
◘ There
are 246 Republican members of the next national House, and Thomas B. Reed will
get just 245 votes for the speakership. His majority over his Democratic
opponent will be larger than the entire number of Democratic representatives.
◘ Governor
Flower has ordered a special election in the 26th district, to be held Thursday,
Dec. 20, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Saxton,
lieutenant governor-elect.
◘ No
wonder congress is so
bad. Of all the foul-smelling, ill-ventilated, stuffy holes in creation those
halls of congress are the worst, particularly the lower house. Generations of
office seekers, lobbyists, politicians and public plunderers have been there,
and each left a portion of his own unpleasant self behind him. It is not cleared
out by ventilation and housecleaning, but accumulates from age to age. The
chemical action of the combination on the average member of congress is enough
to make him fall into temptation, go on sprees or sell out his best friend.
◘ A whole
sunburst of common sense has struck General Master Workman Sovereign of the
Knights of Labor. He says he is opposed to strikes, and that the laboring man's
only hope is the ballot box. He is right. When workingmen refuse to be bribed
or bought into voting for any but men that will carry out their wishes, then
their millennium will begin. There are far more workingmen than millionaires.
In two years' time they can revolutionize any conditions in this country that
are irksome to them.
Died in
South Africa.
The Rev. Dr. Nichols of the First
Presbyterian church has received word of the death of Mrs. C. J. Laffin,
formerly of this city, who has been laboring among the heathen in Batanga,
South Africa. Mrs. Laffin's name before her marriage was Miss Andrus. She was
married in this city about two years ago. The
missionary society of the First Presbyterian church helped to fit up her
missionary outfit. The death was caused by malarial fever. Dr. Laffin will
return to this country.—Binghamton
Republican.
Miss Andrus was a student at the Cortland
Normal [School] in 1890 and 1891. She was very faithful and conscientious in her
work and the news of her early death will be received with sadness by all of her
friends among teachers and students.
Suggestions
to Lot Owners.
In many of the cemeteries in the country the
custom is growing of securing a fund from lot owners to be placed upon interest
in the hands of the trustees of the cemetery, the interest to be devoted to the
perpetual care of the lots. This insures neat and well kept lots without extra
care on the part of the owners and, if they move away, still the resting place
of their friends will be cared for.
During the
past year Superintendent B. B. Morehouse of the Cortland Rural cemetery has
secured $2,100 from different local lot owners. This sum has been placed in the
hands of the trustees of the cemetery and its interest will perpetually keep
the several lots in fine condition. Some have inserted clauses in their wills
taking care of this matter.
The following form is suggested for
bequeathing money for perpetual care with guaranty of lot: "I hereby
direct my executors to pay to the Cortland Rural
Cemetery association of Cortland, N. Y., such sum of money as may be found
necessary to obtain from said corporation a contract for the perpetual care of
my lot . . . . in said cemetery.
For convenience in mowing and raking, lots
should be kept as nearly level as possible; also gravel walks be replaced [sic]
by grass paths, and on a level with the lots.
"A good and well kept cemetery is one
of the highest recommendations a people can have. With shabby churches, poor
school houses and disarranged cemeteries, there is little to boast of in any community.
They are an index to the moral standing and social pride of a city or people,
and when they go uncared for it is useless to expect an influx of good people,
for they will look elsewhere for homes."
"Familiarize yourself with the rules governing
the Cortland cemetery, and do what you can to assist in their
enforcement."
For further particulars call on or address
B. B. Morehouse, superintendent, Cortland
Rural Cemetery, Cortland, N. Y.
HOMER
DEPARTMENT.
Gleanings
of News From Our Twin Village.
Dr. and Mrs. F. H. Green left this morning
for New York City. They were accompanied by Miss Ella Watson, who will spend a
few days with friends in Brooklyn.
Mr. Wm. Jones also took advantage of the
reduced fare to New York City and started for the metropolis this morning.
The regular meeting of the Willoughby
Babcock Post, G. A. R., will be held in the headquarters of the post in the
Brockway block this evening at 8 o'clock.
The Woman's Relief Corps will hold a meeting
at the same time and place.
Mr. Thurlow Blackman is engaged in putting
the vacant store in the Porter block in readiness for occupancy December 1,
when he will commence the manufacture of colored shirts there.
Miss Le Grange, a missionary among the
mountain whites and negroes of Tennessee, addressed the Young People's society of
Christian Endeavor in the chapel of the Congregational church last evening. The
speaker gave a very informal but deeply interesting talk about her work among
the poor and degraded mountaineers. The audience was entertained and deeply
interested in the subjects which was very pleasantly presented. Miss Le Grange
was the guest of Miss Annie Daniels during stay in Homer. She left town for
Ithaca this morning.
After leaving Main-st. in a wretched condition
for forty-eight hours about forty men began work on the electric railroad this
morning. There seems to be something of a mystery as to who is managing the
work, whether it is the electric company, Contractor Jacobs or a new contractor.
But that is of little importance to the citizens of this village so long as the
work is pushed forward to completion and not allowed to remain in the state of
partial construction which was the case on Monday. The street car now runs to
the corner of James-st. One of the linemen now employed on the road stated that
the men now at work were ordered on by the company and that it was probable
that the differences between the Traction company and Contractor Jacobs would
be satisfactorily adjusted when the latter returned from New York City. Mr.
Jacobs is expected to return this evening.
BREVITIES.
NOVEMBER.
Sere and
brown,
Come
tumbling down,
The leaves
from the shivering trees;
And the
coming near,
Of the
winter drear,
Is told by
the soughing breeze.
There
clear and high,
'Gainst
the cold, gray sky,
Their
Southern homes to seek,
A
feathered throng
Moves
swiftly on
From the
Northlands, cold and bleak.
The wind
sweeps past
With a
sullen blast
And the
Frost king's heavy tread,
Makes the
crickets hide
By the
warm fireside
And the
willows shake with dread.
The elm
tree moans
And creaks
and groans,
As its
branches sweep the sky;
For its
sobbing breath
Foretells
the death
Of the old
year passing by.—J. Hortense Olney, Homer, N. Y.
—The Railroad-st. ticket office was today connected
with the telephone exchange.
—The bookkeeping class will meet at the Y.
M. C. A. room this evening at 7:30 o'clock.
—Over 200 people partook of the samp and
milk served last evening by the Woman's Relief Corps in G. A. R. hall.
—If Wendell Phillips were living and should
visit our public schools he would add "Spelling" to his lecture on
the "Lost Arts."—Binghamton Republican.
—The annual election of officers of the C.
A. A. for the ensuing year will occur Monday evening, December 8. All members
are requested to be present.
—At a meeting of the board of education last
evening Mrs. O. K. George was appointed teacher to fill the vacancy in the
Pomeroy-st. school caused by the resignation of Miss Agnes Grady.
—There will be a meeting of Grover Post, No.
98, G. A. R., Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Several recruits are to be
mustered in and other important business is to be transacted. A full attendance
is desired.
—Here is a tip worth remembering: The New
York state board of health advises that kerosene lamps be burned at full power
or not at all, as the fumes of a lamp when the wick is turned low generate germs
of diphtheria, which is always prevalent when the nights grow in length and
more light is used.
—The Cortland lodge of Ancient Order of
United Workmen are making arrangements for a literary and musical entertainment
on the evening of December 11. Officers of the Grand lodge are expected. After
music and literary program will come refreshments and then dancing, McDermott's
orchestra will furnish music.
ELIZABETH
MCCLELLAND PECK.
Baptized
Yesterday in Honor of the Birthday of Mrs. C. T. Peck.
Yesterday was the birthday of Mrs. Charles
T. Peck and she celebrated by having her daughter Miss Elizabeth McClelland Peck
baptized, and invited in a few friends to a 6:30 o'clock tea. Mrs. Peck's
pleasant home on Greenbush-st. was made most attractive with beautiful bouquets
of chrysanthemums and roses, which were tastily scattered throughout the rooms.
The ceremony was performed after tea by Rev.
L. H. Pearce, D. D,, after which Miss Peck rendered a song and Master Vernon
Peck a recitation. Both were very commendable. The balance of the evening was
spent socially and the pleasant affair broke up at about 10 o'clock.
Those present were Rev. and Mrs. L. H.
Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Doubleday, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Beard, Dr. and Mrs.
E. B. Nash, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Peck, Mrs. Thankful A. Price, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac
Edgcomb, Mrs. Sarah T. Tanner, Mrs. Caroline Peck, Mr. and Mrs. Webster Young,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Saunders, Misses Mary Oday and Effie Allen of Cortland
and Miss Mary Bride of Baltimore.
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