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| Guglielmo Marconi. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1902.
WAS GUEST OF HONOR.
Annual Dinner of American Electrical Engineers.
MR. EDISON SENDS REGRETS.
Marconi Describes What His System Has Accomplished—Messages Have Been Read When Transmitter and Receiver Are Attuned—Perfected System Not Yet Used on Ships.
New York, Jan. 14.—William Marconi, the inventor of wireless telegraphy, was the guest of honor last evening at the annual dinner of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers held in the Astor gallery of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel.
The decorations were elaborate, among them being two black tablets, placed some distance apart. The word in electric lights on one was Poldhu, on the other St. Johns, the names of the towns between which the famous wireless test was recently made.
The only formal addresses were those by President Charles Proteus Steinmetz, Signor Marconi, Professor Elihu Thomson and Dr. Michael I. Pupin.
Thomas A. Edison wrote that he would be glad to be present as he would like "to meet the young man who had the monumental audacity to attempt and succeeded in jumping an electrical wave clear across the Atlantic ocean," but was unable to accept the invitation.
Signor Marconi, on being introduced first described what his system had accomplished. He then referred to the prevailing opinion that when a message is sent into space anyone of the necessary apparatus can intercept that message and read it. He said:
"Messages can only be read when the receiver and transmitter are attuned. This attuned system as perfected is not at present in use on ships. It has been deemed necessary that each ship should be equipped with apparatus which will permit of their reading a message sent from any other ship because of the possibility of aid being required in a case of danger."
Signor Marconi declared that shortly it would be possible to send many messages over the sea at the same time.
Soldier Hanged For Murder.
Washington, Jan. 14.—The war department has been advised of the execution of Phineas Foutz, late corporal of Company K, Nineteenth infantry, at Cebu, Philippine islands, on the morning of Jan. 3, 1902. Foutz was convicted of the willful murder of a native girl in the Philippine islands on Nov. 14, 1900, and was sentenced to be hanged.
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| Bernhard Von Bulow. |
BLAMES THE POLISH.
Germany Will Amend Rules Affecting Prussian Schools.
AGITATION HAS BORNE FRUIT.
Corporal Punishment Will Be Omitted During Religious Instruction—Chancellor Says Questions Are National and Not Religious—Poles Must Learn to Speak German.
Berlin, Jan. 14.—The imperial chancellor, Count Von Buelow, replied in the lower house of the diet yesterday to interpellations relative to the Polish question in Prussia.
Von Buelow prefaced his remarks by saying that the incidents at Vreschen had been greatly exaggerated. What had occurred was the fault of the Polish agitation and not of the Prussian school system. Corporal punishment would hereafter be omitted during religious instruction. No one prevented the Poles from speaking Polish but they must also learn to speak German and participate in the German work of civilization.
The chancellor disclaimed all desire to slight the Catholics, saying the government's policy was neither Protestant nor Catholic, just as his policy was neither Liberal nor Conservative. "I know." added the chancellor, "only one policy, just as I know only one single individual nation. The questions at issue in the eastern provinces are not religious, but are national. Now that these national conflicts are forced on us, only two possible courses are open—either to allow ourselves to be vanquished without a struggle, or to protect our skins. The Polish question is the most important before the nation and on its settlement depends the development of the immediate future of our fatherland."
The chancellor concluded with assuring the Germans of East Prussia that the government would not deviate in the slightest from the track laid out by "that greatest German," the late Prince Bismarck.
THANKS OUR GOVERNMENT.
For Protecting Forbidden City During Disturbances.
Washington. Jan. 14.—Mr. Wu, the Chinese minister, yesterday handed Secretary Hay the following edict, transmitted to him by Wei Wu Pu at Pekin, in a cablegram dated Jan. 11, 1902:
"By order of her imperial majesty, the empress dowager, we issue the following edict: During the disturbances caused by the Boxers last year, the American commanding officers issued strict orders to their troops to use strenuous efforts to protect the buildings within the Forbidden City. This was an act of friendship worthy of imitation for which we feel extremely gratified. We therefore instruct Wu Ting Fang to convey our expression of thanks through the secretary of state to his excellency, the president of the United States. Respect this.''
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Corporation Counsel Hatch.
At a meeting of the common council last night Mayor Brown nominated Fred Hatch for Corporation counsel to succeed Nathan L. Miller resigned and the nomination was promptly and unanimously ratified. Mr. Hatch is the present clerk of the city and the new appointment comes in the way of a promotion which is abundantly deserved. Few cities have been so fortunate in their clerk as has Cortland been. All that experience could do for a man it has been able to do for Mr. Hatch in these later years, for he has been the clerk of Cortland as a village and subsequently as the city for eighteen continuous years with the exception of a single year which intervened some time ago. He is thoroughly familiar with the charter of the city and with every method of procedure. He has never been officious with advice while in the performance of the duties of his office, but quietly and with excellent judgment whenever consulted has been able to steer the city officials clear of many snags that have lain in wait for inexperienced men, and the aldermen had come to lean and depend upon him in almost every emergency. He is recognized as an able lawyer and his ability at the bar coupled with his experience as clerk will fit him in an unusual degree for the new duties of corporation counsel which now comes to him.
COMMON COUNCIL.
FRED HATCH APPOINTED AS CORPORATION COUNSEL.
No Othar Appointments Made—Paving Assessments Made for the Coming Year—Photographer Hyatt to Build a Tasty Studio on Tompkins-st.—Vacancies to be Filled at the Next Meeting.
Only one appointment was made by Mayor Charles F. Brown at the adjourned meeting of the common council last evening. This was the appointment of Fred Hatch as Corporation counsel for the full term from Feb. 1. Mr. Hatch is the present clerk of the city, which office he has filled in a most satisfactory manner ever since Cortland became a city on March 16, 1900. Previous to that time and since the year 1888 Mr. Hatch was clerk of the board of trustees of the village of Cortland, with the exception of one year.
The other appointments will not be made by the mayor until the regular meeting next Tuesday night. At this time a clerk will be appointed; also two members of the health board to succeed W. A. Stockwell and Dr. E. M. Santee; three members of the school board to succeed G. J. Mager, Edward Keator and W. J. Greenman, and one member of the fire board to succeed E. E. Ellis.
It is generally understood that E. C. Alger is to be appointed city clerk. Mr. Alger has been the very efficient clerk of the board of supervisors for a number of years' and has shown a remarkable aptitude for the work. If appointed, he will, without doubt, prove a very acceptable assistant for the city law givers.
There will probably be no change in the board of health, as the aldermen from the wards where the vacancies will occur stated last night that they were well satisfied with the present members. Each of the aldermen was asked to suggest a member from his ward for the board of health, and this practice will be continued by Mayor Brown.
Commissioner of Charities F. E. Price is the only officer in the city who does not know where he is at, and there is a difference of opinion in the minds of those who advise him. Mr. Price was appointed a year ago for one year according to the wording of the charter. Since that time an amendment to the section has been made which makes the office one of two years' duration. The question is whether he holds for one year as he was appointed or whether his term is made two years by the amendment. Some are of the opinion that he should be appointed again if he is to hold through another year, while others claim that an appointment can only be made for two years, and that if he were appointed by Mayor Brown now the appointment would reach beyond the mayor's term of office.
Clerk Hatch is of the opinion that the term of office of the present commissioner of charities is extended a year by the amendment to the section and that no appointment is necessary. This opinion meets with favor in the common council, and it is thought that the present officer will be continued in office in accordance with the terms of the amendment.
Mayor Brown stated that two parties had applied to him for permits to put up buildings within what was thought to be the fire limits. Warren, Tanner, & Co. wished to build a one-story, iron covered building directly back of their drygoods store for a carpet room, and E. H. Hyatt has asked for permission to build a studio on the east part of Dr. P. M. Neary's lot on Tompkins-st. It was found, however, upon investigation that the fire units include only a strip 300 feet wide west of the center of Main-st. between a point 800 feet north of the north walls of the Cortland House and a point 300 feet south of the south walls of the Messenger House. The east side is without fire limits, and the building proposed by Mr. Hyatt is outside the 300 feet mark. Consequently no action in the matters was taken. Mr. Hyatt expects to put up a very tasty two-story building for a combined studio and residence.
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 Jan. 18, 1902, at 7:30 o’clock P. M. Present: Charles F. Brown, mayor; E. M. Yager, E. R. Wright, Geo. F. Richards, T. C. Scudder, R. S. Pettigrew and Vern W. Skeele, aldermen.
On motion of Mr. Scudder, seconded by Mr. Richards and declared carried:
Resolved, That there be added to the assessment roll and tax levy of the city of Cortland for the current year the various sums as heretofore assessed and determined to be due and owing for principal and interest against abutting property owners on Railroad-st., Main-st., Lincoln-ave., Tompkins-st., Port Watson-st. and Groton-ave. maturing in 1902, the items and charges of which said sums respectively are set forth in detail on said assessment roll and tax list presented to this board at this time and inspected by said board and approved and determined by said board. Also all other unpaid assessments and taxes including taxes and charges for building and repairing sidewalks, and unpaid assessments and charges for water and sewer connections and all other unpaid taxes, assessments and charges whatsoever.
Declared carried, all voting aye.
The mayor duly noted the resignation of Nathan L. Miller, city attorney of the city of Cortland to take effect upon the appointment of his successor in office. On motion of Mr. Skeele, seconded by Mr. Richards and declared carried:
Resolved, That the same be accepted by this board.
The mayor of the city presented the name of and nominated and appointed Mr. Fred Hatch city attorney of the city of Cortland for a full term commencing Feb. 1, 1902. Moved by Mr. Skeele and seconded by Mr. Yager that such appointment be ratified and confirmed by this board. Mr. Pettigrew called for the "ayes" and "nays." Ayes and nays taken, all voting aye, declared carried.
Messrs. Scudder and Wright duly appointed as committee to examine the accounts of the city Chamberlain in accordance with his official annual report, reported in writing attached thereto, that the same were correct. On motion of Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. Pettigrew and carried:
Resolved, That such report be accepted and the committee discharged.
The minutes of the present meeting were read and approved. On motion meeting adjourned.
Jan. 13, 1902, CHAS. F. BROWN, Mayor.
Cortland Dairy Co.
At the annual meeting of the Cortland Dairy Co., Jan. 14, 1902, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President—W. Bell.
Vice-President—Frank J. Sears.
Secretary and Treasurer—G. H. Smith.
Sales Committee—Hon. O. U. Kellogg, Frank J. Sears and J. L. Stafford.
Directors—Frank J. Sears, G. H. Smith, W. Bell and J. L. Stafford.
BREVITIES.
—New display advertisements today are—M. A. Case, Clearing sale, page 6.
—The Ladies' Literary club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with Mrs. Julia F. Twiss, 16 Church-st.
—The nomination of Frank J. Enz for postmaster of Ithaca was yesterday sent to the senate by President Roosevelt for confirmation.
—The Washington Glass company of Ithaca suspended operations yesterday indefinitely. The management announced that it had been conducting its business at a loss for some time.
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