Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1902.
FIGHTING IN COLOMBIA.
Reports of Two Engagements in Which Liberals Were Successful.
New York, Jan. 28.—General Modesto Garces, special delegate in charge of foreign affairs of the Liberal party of Colombia, gave out a statement that he had received cable advices from Curacoa, the headquarters of his party, saying that the army under General Solo met and defeated the Conservative forces led by General Franjavar and a Jesuit priest Padre Espana, after a bloody engagement lasting all day, near La Cruze, 35 miles south of Bogota. General Solo captured much arms, ammunition and several cannon. Among the killed was the Jesuit leader Padre Espana.
Another engagement was at Usme, about 30 miles east of Bogota, in which the Liberals also were successful.
General Gascas' advices also state that another Liberal army under General Tolosa combined with forces from Cauca and Tolima has just entered from the south the department of Antioquia, formerly a stronghold of the Conservatives, and hare captured the important city of Salamina and it is now in the possession of the Liberals.
The city of Remołina on the Magdalena river, about 22 miles south of Barranquilla, has also been captured by another branch of the Liberal forces.
New York Central Empire State Express. |
COLLISION ON CENTRAL.
PASSENGER TRAIN RAN INTO SWITCH ENGINE
Right at Oneida Station—Engineer of Passenger Train Instantly Killed— Switch Engine Hurled Into Station, Tearing Corner Out of Building—Tender Ran a Half Mile on Track—No One Else Hurt.
SYRACUSE, Jan. 28.—By the collision of fast passenger New York Central train No. 16 and a switch engine at Oneida at 10 o'clock this morning, Engineer James Welch of the passenger train was instantly killed, a portion of the Oneida depot demolished, and both engines thrown from the track.
The passenger train, east bound, was five hours late and struck a switch engine as it was going upon the main track, hurling it against the station building and tearing out one corner of it. The tender of the passenger engine stuck to the track and ran half a mile before stopping, having on board Fireman Frank McHale of Albany, who had leaped upon it from his own cab. The crew of the switch engine saved their lives by jumping.
Very fortunately no one happened to be in the path of the locomotive as it crashed into the depot, and no one was injured.
The home of the dead engineer was in Albany. Traffic was delayed but a short time.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.
He is Clerk Alger.
At an adjourned meeting of the common council last night Mayor Brown appointed [attorney] Edmond C. Alger clerk of the city [of Cortland] and his appointment was promptly ratified by the aldermen. The appointment was in line with the others which the mayor has made and is to be commended.
This appointment was delayed somewhat beyond that of the other appointive officials through a sort of misunderstanding between mayor and aldermen. There was no objection so far as can be learned, on the part of any one to Mr. Alger, personally, but some of the aldermen would have been glad to have been consulted a little more in regard to the matter. Saturday, however, the mayor and aldermen and some others got together for a little conference to see if the appointment could not be made and have every one satisfied. It was all talked over and an understanding was arrived at so that there was good feeling all around, with the result that last night the appointment was made and ratified.
Mr. Alger is abundantly competent for the position. He has been for three years clerk of the board of supervisors and before that was for four years clerk of the town of Cortlandville, and it goes without saying that he will make a good record for himself as city clerk and give general satisfaction to all.
COMMON COUNCIL.
EDMOND C. ALGER APPOINTED CLERK FOR THE YEAR.
Coasting on Prospect Hill Discussed—Corporation Counsel Miller's Bill for 1901 Allowed—Damage Actions Settled—Committee on Meeting Place for Council.
At the meeting of the common council last evening Mayor Brown nominated Edmond C. Alger as clerk of the city for the next full term of one year, beginning on Feb. 1. The appointment was ratified by the common council, only one of the aldermen voting against it. Mr. Yager of the First ward, in submitting the one negative vote on the appointment, stated that he voted thus because he was pledged to vote for another party and not because he had anything against Mr. Alger.
In making the appointment Mayor Brown said that a week ago at the regular meeting of the common council he had asked for an extension of time in which to think over the appointment. Since that time he had not seen any reason for changing his mind about the appointment. On the other hand many prominent citizens had come to him during the week and urged Mr. Alger's appointment, consequently he presented his name for the aldermen's consideration.
The aldermen discussed the practice of coasting on Prospect-st., and while all seemed agreed that the young people ought to have a good place for their sports, yet the practice at that place they deemed was too dangerous to warrant the countenance of the practice. South hill was suggested as a coasting place.
The bill of City Attorney N. L. Miller for official services from July 1, 1901, to Jan. 1, 1902, in the amount of $500 was allowed. The official minutes follow:
An adjourned meeting of the common council of the city of Cortland was held at the office of the clerk of said city on the 27th day of Jan. 1902, at 7:30 o'clock, P. M., at which 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 mayor nominated and duly appointed Edmond C. Alger, as clerk of the city of Cortland for the next full term, commencing Feb. 1, 1902.
On motion of Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Richards:
Resolved, That such nomination and appointment be ratified and confirmed by this board.
Mr. Pettigrew called for the ayes and nays. Mr. Yager voted nay. Mr. Wright, Mr. Richards, Mr. Scudder, Mr. Pettigrew and Mr. Skeele all voted aye. Declared carried.
Agreements in writing duly executed by the city attorney and the counsel for the respective parties, to compromise and settle the actions of Maude Crofoot vs. The City of Cortland and Margaret Dillon vs. The City of Cortland, on motion of Mr. Skeele, seconded by Mr. Scudder and declared carried:
Resolved, That said agreement be affirmed by the common council of said city.
On motion of Mr. Skeele, seconded by Mr. Yager and declared carried:
Resolved, That the penal sum of the official bond of the city clerk be fixed at $1,000.
On motion duly seconded and declared carried:
Resolved, That Messrs. Richards and Wright be a committee to fix upon suitable rooms for the clerk and council rooms.
The minutes of the present meeting were read and approved.
On motion, meeting adjourned.
Approved, Jan. 27, 1902, CHAS. F. BROWN, Mayor.
Upset Turning a Corner.
Bert Tarbox of Lapeer was thrown from his cutter yesterday while rounding the corner of Railroad and Church-sts., and was dragged by his spirited horse as far as the jail where the animal was stopped by Deputy Sheriff James E. Edwards. Turbox was badly bruised about the face and arms as a result of being dragged over the hard frozen road.
Dissolution of Partnership.
Notice is hereby given that the firm of Cramer & Hollister has been dissolved by mutual consent. The business will be continued under the name Hollister Hardware & Plumbing Co. All accounts due the firm of Cramer & Hollister may be settled at the office of the new firm or with L. S. Cramer who has charge of the collection of the accounts.
L. S. CRAMER.
W. K. HOLLISTER
Jan. 23, 1902. [Paid ad.]
COASTING MUST STOP.
Hill Too Icy—Several Bad Accidents Narrowly Averted.
The common council and Superintendent Becker remembered the days of their boyhood and thought it would be fine to let the Cortland boys and girls have some coasting on some hill set apart for the purpose and kept under guard. The result was that Prospect hill was selected and Mr. Becker agreed to stand guard on Tompkins-st. to watch for teams. But since that decision was reached the conditions have changed. Rain has fallen and the hill and the Tompkins-st. corner have both become glare ice. The young people have had a glorious time with their coasting on these beautiful moonlight nights, but last night some bad accidents were narrowly averted. The hill is so icy that when Tompkins-st. is reached the speed of the big double runners is so great that it is impossible to make the turn without upsetting. Consequently the sleds have to cross the street and they can hardly stop without colliding with something on the other side.
Last night teams were in the way. Mr. Becker has warned teams to stop and some do it gladly when a sled is coming, others will not. On two occasions last night Mr. Becker had to seize horses by the bits and fairly force them back upon their haunches to avoid collision. The teams surely have a right to be driven on Tompkins-st.
Word of the situation was brought to the common council meeting and the matter was discussed at length. It was decided that while the streets remain as at present, coasting must cease on that hill. It was stated that if an accident should happen the city would probably be the defendant in a damage suit. Syracuse has two on hand now from coasting accidents. One is for $30,000, the other for $15,000. The city will not take the chances.
There is another reason too why it could not be permitted more just now on that hill. There is a case of such serious illness on the hill that the patient is disturbed by every noise and the laughter and shouts of last night were especially trying and the authorities would not permit it again for a few nights any way on that account.
But at the same time every one wants to let the boys and girls have their fun. They can be boys and girls but once. With that thought in mind the common council unofficially have said that if there is a general desire to coast on the South Main-st. hill the city road scraper will be sent up there to put the hill in proper condition for that use. It will cost but little to do the work and it will be a source of pleasure to all who delight in that sport. Few teams go up that hill in the evening. The hill is straight. The likelihood of accident would be reduced to the minimum, and it would be a fine long coast, almost down to the Lehigh Valley tracks.
If any one cares to go there let the request for the use of the scraper be made to Mayor Brown or to Superintendent Becker. If enough requests come in the scraper will probably be sent.
BREVITIES.
—The Ladies' Literary club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. A. J. Murray, 46 Church-st.
—The annual public exercises of the Delphic fraternity occur at Normal hall tomorrow night at 8 o'clock.
—The Corlonor society will present "The Two Gentlemen from Verona" at Normal [School] hall tonight at 8 o'clock.
—New display advertisements today are—A. S. Burgess, Clothing, page 8; F. Daehler, Clothing, page 4; Warren, Tanner & Co., Mill end sale, page 7.
—An adjourned meeting of the Political Equality club will be held at the home of Mrs. Julia E. Hyatt, 182 South Main-st., Wednesday at 3 o'clock, P. M.
—Charles Morgan, who claimed his home was in Marathon, was sent to jail this morning by City Judge Davis. Public intoxication was the charge made against him.
—The Grace church chicken pie supper last night In the Collins store was a great success. The supper itself was of course first class, but the happy part of it was that over 400 came to partake of it so that a fine sum was netted for the treasury.