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| View of West Point. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, January 17, 1901.
WOULD KILL HAZERS.
Senators Air Their Views on Pranks at West Point.
BRUTAL AND COWARDLY TRICKS.
Vote on the Army Bill Is Promised For Friday—House Passes Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Bill Without Any Other Amendments.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.—A final vote upon the pending army reorganization bill will be taken by the senate at 4 o'clock Friday, under the terms of an agreement reached late yesterday. Speeches in opposition to the bill were delivered yesterday by Mr. Allen of Nebraska, Mr. Teller of Colorado and Mr. Butler of North Carolina. Mr. McCumber of North Dakota made an argument in support of the measure.
The feature of the debate was the denunciation of the practice of hazing at West Point military academy. Mr. Allen, Mr. Money of Mississippi and Mr. McCumber declared it to be an evidence of brutality and cowardice, the Mississippi senator maintaining that a cadet whom others attempted to haze would be justified in killing his assailants- He declared that if he were a cadet upon whom such cowardly brutality were attempted, he would kill those who assaulted him if he had to wait 100 years for the opportunity.
After attacking several provisions of the pending bill Mr. Allen discussed vigorously the situation at West Point as brought out by the pending investigation. He declared that brutality had been developed at West Point which ought not to be expected to exist among barbarians.
"This thing called hazing—prize fighting," exclaimed Mr. Allen, "why the prize fighter is a gentleman compared with some of those young ruffians at West Point."
After a brief review of the Booz case, Mr. Allen declared that the first thing a fourth-class man met at West Point is brutal assault and humiliating indignity.
And these things," shouted Mr. Allen, "take place within the knowledge of the officers of the institution. These new cadets are compelled to eat soap, they are compelled to get down on their knees and jump like a frog, and they are compelled to endure other indignities which I would not dare in this presence to mention.
"Some of the regular army officers say hazing cannot be helped; that it cannot be prevented. You place one of the old volunteer officers at the head of that institution and in six weeks he will put a stop to it or there will be some dead cadets there.
"This brutal outrage ought to be suppressed, and it can be suppressed. Boy or man, he who will use his superior strength in humiliating or brutally treating a weaker person, is a coward. And yet this bill encourages and supports West Point as at present it is conducted.
"With authority I would stop that brutality at West Point," declared Mr. Allen, "or I would dismantle the school and turn over to the various states the education of the youth of the country for military practice.
"I have information which leads me to believe that hazing at West Point is resorted to for the purpose of forcing out of the institution cadets appointed from civil life in order to make room for the sons of army officers. And if they cannot force out the cadet by humiliation and intimidation they prescribe a course of examinations which is in their own hands and which they could not pass themselves, and thus force the proscribed cadet from the school."
Mr. Money declared that the hazing never was warranted, and that he knew of some cadets who had been hazed to the point of danger.
"They were hazed to a degree," said Mr. Money with deep feeling, "that would have warranted the hazee in killing the hazers."
"They ought to have been killed," interjected Mr. Allen.
"And I want to say," continued Mr. Money, "that if I were a cadet at West Point and was hazed in so cowardly and brutal a manner, I would kill the hazers, if the opportunity did not come for a hundred years afterwards."
Continuing his discussion of the action of the cadets at West Point, Mr. Allen said:
"Those cadets carry hazing almost to the extent of taking life and in one instance recently they have taken life, and the senator from Mississippi (Money) says they have taken life in several instances."
Mr. McCumber argued in support of the pending bill. Incidentally he vigorously handled the practice of hazing at West Point. "That practice," said he, "creates the worst character of brutality and the worst character of cowardice. Any bully who is guilty of attempting to punish one who is physically unable to meet him is such a coward that he should be discharged from the service."
RIVERS AND HARBORS BILL.
House Passes the Measure Without Any Amendment.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.—The rivers and harbors appropriation bill was passed yesterday by the house. The bill has been under consideration for over a week and has been assailed from many quarters, but its friends have stood solidly by it and defeated every amendment to which the rivers and harbors committee would not agree. The bill passed practically as it came from the committee.
It carries slightly less than $60,000,000, of which $23,000,000 is in direct appropriations. The friends of the Missouri river improvement, although they were unsuccessful in securing what they desired, persuaded Chairman Burton to offer an amendment to permit owners of property abutting on the Missouri to build dykes and wing dams for its protection where such structures do not interfere with the navigation of the stream.
The section empowering the president to negotiate with Great Britain for the maintenance of suitable levels on the Great Lakes was broadened so as to provide for a joint commission to conduct the negotiations.
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| Andrew Carnegie. |
FIGHT OR BUY.
Carnegie Trying to Retire from Business and Distribute His Wealth.
NEW YORK, Jan. 17.—The statement is made to-day that Andrew Carnegie is putting the Federal Steel Co., controlled by Morgan & Rockefeller, into a position where the latter must fight or buy him out. Carnegie's threat to build a large plant at Conneaut, O., was part of the plan to force matters to this point. The report is persistent that negotiations for the Carnegie plant will shortly begin. Such a deal would involve over $200,000,000.
It is stated that the Federal Steel Co. will issue bonds for $50,000,000. This will be given Carnegie as a part cash payment. He will allow the rest of the purchase price to remain on mortgage at 4 or 5 per cent. Mr. Carnegie has been anxious to sell out and retire for several years. Two years ago he gave Frick and his partners an option. Failure to agree on the price caused the plan to fall and Frick and Carnegie began a legal battle which was settled out of court.
Mr. Carnegie has stated that "It is a disgrace to die rich." It will keep him busy for the rest of his days disposing of his $200,000,000 or more in order to escape this disgrace. Mr. Carnegie will devote the remainder of his days to philanthropy.
LIBRARY FOR SYRACUSE.
Andrew Carnegie May Help to the Extent of $200,000.
SYRACUSE, Jan. 17.—Mayor McGuire to-day received a letter from Andrew Carnegie, in which the latter expresses his intention of assisting the city of Syracuse in establishing a new public library. The matter had been a subject of correspondence for some time. It is understood that Mr. Carnegie's contribution will be about $200,000.
Common Council.
A regular meeting of the common council of the city of Cortland was held at the office of the clerk of said city on Jan. 1st, 1901, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. There were present Charles F. Brown, mayor, and Alderman E. M. Yager, E. R. Wright, George H. Richard, T. C. Scudder, R. H. Pettigrew and Vern W. Skeele.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Charles F. Brown in the chair.
Mr. G. J. Maycumber, city chamberlain, came before the board and presented his official report for the month of December, 1900, which was read and placed on file, and, on motion of Mr. Skeele, seconded by Mr. Yager and declared carried:
Resolved, That the same be accepted and be placed on file.
The official report of James R. Schermerhorn, commissioner of charities, for the month of December, 1900, was presented, and on motion of Mr. Yager seconded by Mr. Scudder and declared carried:
Resolved, That the same be received and placed on file.
The annual official report of G. J. Maycumber, city chamberlain, for the fiscal year ending Jan. 1, 1901, was presented, and on motion of Mr. Richards seconded by Mr. Wright and declared carried:
Resolved, That the chair appoint a committee of two members of the board to review and verify the same.
The mayor accordingly appointed Messrs. Yager and Scudder such committee.
A special assessment roll for building cement walks opposite the respective premises, and in the several amounts therein specified by the board of public works of this city was presented and placed on file. No one appearing to object to the same, on motion of Mr. Skeele seconded by Mr. Richards and declared carried:
Resolved, That the same be ratified and confirmed and be final and conclusive upon all parties interested in said real estate or affected thereby, and that the same be collected in the manner and the fees prescribed therefor, and that a warrant issue for the collection thereof to the chamberlain of said city.
Bills were allowed and ordered paid for the items of which reference is made to the financial record.
On motion of Mr. Scudder, seconded by Mr. Pettigrew and declared carried:
Resolved, That The National bank of Cortland be the place of deposit of the funds of the city during the fiscal year.
On motion of Mr. Yager seconded by Mr. Richards and declared carried:
Resolved, That the Cortland STANDARD and The Cortland Democrat be designated the official papers of the city during the fiscal year, at one-half legal rates therefor, exclusive of the publication of the minutes.
The mayor duly presented and appointed as clerk of the city of Cortland Mr. Fred Hatch. Moved by Mr. Skeele that the same be ratified and confirmed. Seconded by Mr. Scudder. Mr. Yager called for the ayes and nays. Ayes and nays taken. All voted aye, and declared carried.
The mayor duly presented and appointed as city physician of said city Dr. Paul T. Carpenter. Moved by Mr. Richards that the same be ratified and confirmed. Seconded by Mr. Skeele. Mr. Yager called for the ayes and nays. Result, all voted aye and motion declared carried.
The mayor duly presented and appointed as members of board of health of said city, as follows: First ward, W. A. Stockwell; Second ward. Dr. E. M. Santee; Third ward, John Tuthill; Fourth ward, H. S. Bliss; Fifth ward, Geo. T. Chatterton; Sixth ward, Dr. C. D. VerNooy. Moved by Mr. Skeele and seconded by Mr. Scudder that the same be ratified and confirmed. Mr. Wright called for the ayes and nays. Ayes and nays taken, result, all voted aye, and declared carried.
The mayor duly presented and appointed as members of the board of education of said city, as follows: G. J. Mager, W. J. Greenman, E. Keator, for one year; F. D. Smith, A. W. Edgcomb, W. H. Newton two years; C. L. Kinney, A. F. Stilson, F. P. Hakes, three years.
On motion of Mr. Yager seconded by Mr. Wright and carried:
Resolved, That the mayor appoint a committee of one to act with reference to and issue orders for supplies necessary to the fire department until the board of fire commissioners be appointed.
The mayor accordingly appointed Mr. Yager such committee.
Moved by Mr. Scudder, seconded by Mr. Skeele and carried, that Mr. Yager be the acting mayor during the coming year to act in the absence of the mayor of said city.
Moved by Mr. Scudder, seconded by Mr. Skeele and carried:
Resolved, That the penal sum of the official bond of the city clerk to be provided and presented to this board for approval be fixed at $1,000.
On motion, meeting adjourned to Jan. 8, 1901, at 7:80 o'clock P. M. at the office of the clerk of said city.
Approved Jan. 1, 1901, CHAS. F. BROWN, Mayor.
An adjourned meeting of the common council of the city of Cortland was held at the office of the clerk of said city Jan. 8, 1901, at 7 30 o'clock P. M. There were present Mayor Charles F. Brown, and Aldermen E. M. Yager, E. R. Wright, George F. Richards, T. C. Scudder, R. S. Pettigrew and Vern W. Skeele. The meeting was called to order by the mayor.
On motion of Mr. Scudder seconded by Mr. Wright and declared carried:
Resolved, That the assessment roll and tax list of the city of Cortland, with the taxes extended and apportioned thereon, be duly certified by the clerk of this city as required by law, and be on or before the fifteenth day of January, 1901, or as soon thereafter as practicable delivered to the chamberlain of the city with a warrant annexed under the seal of the city of Cortland, commanding him to receive, levy and collect the several sums in the roll specified as assessed against the persons or properties therein mentioned or described with such percentage of penalty and interest as is by law provided and in the manner provided by law, and to return said warrant and roll to the city clerk within ninety days after the date of the warrant.
All voted aye and declared carried. Mr. W. H. Clark came before the board, with reference to the rates of official printing for the city.
Mr. W. H. Jones came before the board and made a proposition for furnishing telephones for the public offices and building of the city.
On motion of Mr. Yager seconded by Mr. Scudder and declared carried:
Resolved, That the proposition of the Home Telephone company for the telephone rental of telephones for public service, four in the schools, and one each in the office of the mayor, city clerk, city chamberlain and city judge, at $12 per annum, be accepted with the option of ordering additional telephones for city service at the same price.
All voted aye and declared carried.
On motion of Mr. Richards seconded by Mr. Skeele and declared carried:
Resolved, That the resolution heretofore adopted with reference to the price of the city printing be rescinded.
All voted aye and declared carried.
Bills were allowed and ordered paid for the items of which reference is made in the financial record.
On motion of Mr. Yager seconded by Mr. Scudder and declared carried:
Resolved, That the sum of $90 be refunded to Mary McKean for rebate surrendered liquor license pursuant to order of H. H. Lyman, excise commissioner, No. 14,656 duly presented, and that an order be drawn on the city chamberlain in favor of Mary McKean therefor.
All voted aye and declared carried.
The official report of the board of education March 1, 1900, to Jan. 1, 1901, was presented, placed on file and approved. All voted aye and declared carried.
The committee duly appointed to inspect the report of the city chamberlain for the fiscal year, ending Dec. 31, 1900, was made and presented. On motion of Mr. Skeele seconded by Mr. Richards and declared carried:
Resolved, That such report of said committee Messrs. Yager and Scudder be ratified and confirmed and that said official report of Geo. J. Maycumber be accepted and approved and placed on file, and that the official bond of George J. Maycumber as city chamberlain for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 1900, dated March 26, 1900, be satisfied, cancelled and discharged.
All voted aye and declared carried.
Mayor Charles F. Brown duly presented and appointed Mr. Frank E. Price as commissioner of charities of the city of Cortland. Moved by Mr. Richards and seconded by Mr. Scudder that such appointment be confirmed. Mr. Yager called for the ayes and nays. All voted aye and declared carried.
On motion, meeting adjourned.
Approved Jan. 8, 1901, CHARLES F. BROWN. Mayor.
GRAND LARCENY CHARGED.
Sawing Machine Agent Arrested on Complaint of General Manager.
George Terry, an agent for the Singer Sewing Machine company, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Chief of Police Smith, charged with grand larceny in the second degree. He was taken before City Judge R. L. Davis and waived examination and was held for the next grand jury.
Terry is a local agent for the machine company and works under the direction of Mr. Wm. C. Lyman, the general agent, who made the complaint. In the information given by Mr. Lyman, that gentleman claims that Terry made collections without reporting the same to him and cited instances where he claimed that this had happened. He does not know how much the alleged shortage will be.
Terry's bail was fixed by the court at $500, in default of which he was committed to the county jail.
Death of Mrs. S. A. Childs.
Mrs. S. A. Childs died at her home in Scott at 12 o'clock last night, aged 56 years, 8 months and 28 days, after an illness of five weeks from typhoid fever. She is survived by her husband and by three children, Mrs. T. H. Young of Syracuse, Mr. P. H. Niver of Cortland and Mr. Clayton T. Niver of Scott, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Colony of Moravia. Mrs. Child's maiden name was Elizabeth Harrop and she was a, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harrop of Moravia. She has been twice married. Her first husband was Mr. Henry Niver of Scott, who died twelve years ago. In 1893 she married Hon. S. A. Childs of Scott, who survived her. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.
Meeting of Stockholders.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the stockholders of Cortland Home Telephone company will be held at the office of the company in the Wickwire block, No. 27 Main-st., in the city of Cortland, on the 18th day of January, 1901, at 10 o'clock A. M., for the purpose of electing nine directors for the ensuing year, and two inspectors of election, to serve at the next annual meeting, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Polls will remain open one hour. Transfer books will be closed from Jan. 8, 1901, to Jan. 19, 1901.
CHAS. D. VERNOOY, Pres., H. L. SMITH, Sec., Dated, Cortland, N. Y., Jan. 3, 1901.
Baseball Prospects Not Good.
Baseball for next season got a wet blanket last night, when not a sufficient number of supporters responded to the call for a public meeting to pay for organizing. Those who have always come to the front and done the most for the sport say that they are discouraged in trying to get up an interest this year. It now looks as though Cortland would not support a State league team this season.
Death of Mrs. Wilson.
Mrs. John M. Wilson died at her home, 11 Venette-st., yesterday afternoon, aged 39 years and 11 months, from a complication of diseases. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mabel and Bessie Wilson. The family moved to Cortland from Homer about four years ago. The funeral will be held from the residence Saturday at 10 o'clock A. M.
Bingham-Chrysler.
At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Chrysler, near McGraw, yesterday occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Dena Chrysler and Mr. Ernest Bingham of Solon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. P. Garrett in the presence of invited guests. Mr. and Mrs. Bingham took the 9:20 D., L. & W. train this morning for a wedding trip.
Fortnightly Club.
The Fortnightly club held its meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of its president, Miss Cornelia L. Brown, 15 Reynolds-ave. The program consisted of a paper by Mrs. J. G. Osgood on "Dutch Landscape, Marine and Animal Painters of the Seventeenth Century" and an article by Miss L. May McCulloch on "Delft, Delft Pottery and Delft Pilgrims." Miss Hinman read a paper written by Mrs. B. L. Webb on ''Modern Dutch Artists, Israels and Mauve. Miss L. H. Stone read a pleasing story.
The club members were happy recipients of southern flowers from the gardens of Mrs. J. C. Puder of Savannah, Ga. The flowers, which consisted of roses, violets and japonicas were picked by Mrs. Puder last Sunday, and when distributed to the club members yesterday were as fresh as when sent from their sunny clime to Cortland's snows.
The next meeting will be held with Miss L. May McCullough, 42 Greenbush-st., on Jan. 30.
HORSE IN THE RIVER.
Driver Jumped Out When He Saw Whither He Was Bound.
Friday afternoon, Elmer E. Hults of Hunt's Corners had quite an experience in this village. He was driving down South-st. toward Front. The road was very icy, and his horse became frightened and started to run. Mr. Hults saw he was not going to be able to make the turn into Front-st., and so he jumped out. The horse kept on in a straight course and jumped into the river, going off a bluff about fifteen feet high. The horse then tried to gain the opposite bank, but the current took it south, and Mr. Hults, unable to do anything else, stood on the bank and called to the horse, which after awhile was able to turn about and come to him. Broken thills and a loss of some of the contents of the cutter was all the damage reported.—Marathon Independent.
BREVITIES.
—New display advertisements to-day are—E. M. Mansur, Groceries, page 2.
—The D., L. & W. train going north at 9:20 was nearly an hour late this morning.
—Mr. Arthur Hart of Dryden is the new clerk at Bingham & Miller's clothing store.
—The regular meeting of the Political Equality club will be held at the home of Mrs. I. V. Johnson, 144 Main-st., Monday, Jan, 21, at 3 o'clock.
—A notice has been sent to us of the death of Mrs. Margaret Huntington Mattice, aged 71 years, at the home of her sister Mrs. E M. Brewer, 155 Geneeee-st., Geneva. No date of the death is given.
—William Morrison and Ruthford Clark pleaded guilty in police court this morning to the charge of public intoxication and were fined $5 and $3 respectively. They were arrested by Chief Jas. A. Smith yesterday.
—"How much money has my husband in bank?" demanded the woman. "I cannot tell you that, madam," replied the man behind the grating. "Why, they told me you were the teller," snapped the woman.—Elmira Gazette.
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