Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, March 11, 1902.
GREAT LABOR STRIKE.
Organized Teamsters, Freight and Express Handlers Out.
WILL AFFECT AFFILIATED BODIES.
Strike Already Involves 8,000 Men. Two Railroads Involved Are Making Great Efforts to Engage New Men. Conference With Mayor to Develop Peace Plan.
Boston, March 11.—After nearly six weeks of skirmishing the dreaded labor war between the organized teamsters, freight and express handlers of Boston and the two great railroad corporations, the New York, New Haven and Hartford and the New York Central and Hudson River railroad, the latter locally known as the Boston and Albany, has broken out.
The outlook is that the struggle will have a far-reaching effect. The strike, which is a sympathetic one, already involves 8,000 men, accustomed to handle freight and express matter, and it is probable that it will spread until 10,000 men are out. The various organizations now on strike made every effort to extend their sphere of influence to affiliated bodies, while the corporations on their part energetically tried to fill the strikers' places and to receive and dispatch goods offered them. Both met with some measure of success.
Today the local employees of the great express companies, the Adams and the New York and Boston, two companies which handle practically all the fast freight in Southern New England, refused to work, while several smaller bodies of organized labor will be idle.
On the other hand the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad after succeeding in moving considerable freight by the aid of Italians, will augment the force soon and the Boston and Albany expects to have a large number of new men at work in its freight sheds.
The situation, while devoid of sensational incidents or lawlessness, is one of stubborn determination on both sides.
In railroad offices here up till the close of business hours there was no intimation that the railroad had notified receiving agents at outside points of inability to handle express or freight matter.
The business men held a conference with the mayor and some of the strike leaders in the afternoon, but the conference failed to develop a peace plan.
IN ONE LARGE GRAVE.
Five Children of Thomas Scanlon Burned to Death In Delaware County.
Binghamton, N. Y., March 11.—"Dig one large grave; children all dead."
So reads a telegram received by his sister in this city from Thomas Scanlon, whose five children were burned to death at Shinhopple, Delaware county, Sunday night. They were: Mary, aged 13; Thomas, aged 13; Nellie, aged 8; Dennie, aged 4, and Michael, aged 2.
The bodies will be brought here in one large coffin for burial. No details of the accident can be secured. Shinhopple is a small settlement near Hancock, comprised of only a few houses and the Finch Ross Chemical company's works where Scanlon was employed. The family removed there from this city five months ago. It is presumed the home was burned at night while Scanlon was away and that all the occupants except Mrs. Scanlon perished.
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PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Practical Economy, the Issue.
The New York Press of March 8 says:
State Comptroller Miller virtually opened the state campaign for Governor Odell last night in addressing the Schenectady county Republicans.
"What has the Republican party done for the taxpayer?" was the comptroller's text.
"Upon that question the state administration has not rested, but has gone forward to grasp new conditions and questions," he said. "In 1893, the last time a Democratic administration had charge of the state government the direct state tax was 2.5-100 mills. This will be reduced to 13-100 of a mill next year. It was the purpose of the Republican administration to reduce this tax to the smallest nominal amount required by the constitution. This will be done in the face of an increased expenditure of more than four millions for the care of the insane; increased salaries for judges and large increases in expenditures for highway improvements.
Despite all these added expenses, there will be no increase in the direct state tax. New sources of income will be found by indirect taxation. It is the policy of the administration to lift the burden of taxation from the small taxpayer, the small farmer, and place it upon the corporation—the grants of the state."
He also said that if local taxes now are high, city and county officials cannot escape blame by casting the blame back upon the state.
"With a record of practically no direct taxation," Comptroller Miller continued, "the state still is enabled to pay into the county $1,000.000 for good roads. $8,000,000 as the counties' share of the excise revenues and $4,000,000 for public schools. And all this with a small tax rate! It is a record of which the Republican legislature and Republican governor well may feel proud."
Commenting on this same address the Albany Journal says:
In his address on "The Republican Party and the Taxpayer," at the banquet of the Schenectady county Republican club last evening, State Comptroller Nathan L. Miller clearly set forth the main issue upon which the Republican party will go before the people in the state election next fall.
It is: "Practical economy in the administration of public affairs—shall the Republican party be permitted to continue it?"
Mr. Miller showed lucidly how greatly the burden of the taxpayers has been lightened through the policy of economy and retrenchment adopted and carried out by the Republican party in this state; he pointed to the faithful adherence of the party to that policy, and to the party's plainly indicated purpose to continue the work of reform along the lines laid down until all possible changes for the better have been made.
Comptroller Miller deserves credit for the able manner in which he discussed a subject [of] which there is none more important to the people of this state, and for the impressiveness with which he has brought to the attention of the voters of the state the principal question which they will be called upon to decide at next fall's election.
THE WATER QUESTION
DISCUSSED AT THE JOINT CONFERENCE LAST NIGHT.
Water Company Asks for a Twenty-five Years' Contract on Account of Anticipated Enlargements and Improvements—City Wants a Little Time to Consider Proposition and Prepare a Satisfactory Contract.
The committee that was appointed last Tuesday night by Mayor Charles F. Brown to confer with the Water Works company in reference to the impending contract between the city and the company met last evening at the city clerk's office. Mayor Brown, Aldermen E. M. Yager, G. F. Richards, T. C. Scudder, R. S. Pettigrew and Vern W. Skeele of the common council, City Attorney Fred Hatch, Commissioner Edward Alley of the fire board, Superintendent of Public Works E. L. Becker, and Messrs. B. F. Taylor and J. P. Gray of the Water Works company were present.
Mr. Taylor again asked for a twenty-five year contract, on the grounds that a new water supply to fortify the city against a drought would have to be built soon, and the company did not feel like going to the expense that this would require unless a long time contract was given.
The new contract, he said, would provide for the same rates as does the present one, except that 10 cents per 1,000 gallons would be charged for flushing the sewers and a half rate for schools would be required. There would be no advance meter or flat rates. He also stated that in the past eighteen years the company had not made 2 per cent on the capital stock invested and that he was prepared to show affidavits to prove his assertion.
City Attorney Hatch reviewed the water contract from the time it was made to the present time in a clear and concise manner. The contract was made in 1887. John W. Suggett was then corporation counsel and Mr. Hatch was village clerk, and the two drew up the contract. He dwelt at length upon the fairness and liberality that the Water Works company has ever shown in performing its part of the compact, and he assured the representatives of the company that the city was not in any way trying to deal unfairly with them. The city's interests and the water company's interests he showed to be identical. He advised against too hasty action in the matter. A new contract for twenty-five years would involve an ultimate expenditure of $150,000 by the city alone, and he was of the opinion that everything that could be found out in regard to rates in other places should be looked up before a contract was made. He was of the opinion that the present contract might be renewed, and then if a longer term contract was thought to be expedient a supplemental contract could be given after time had been given for due and careful consideration.
There seems to be a difference of opinion among the members of the common council. Some are in favor of giving the long term contract asked for by the company, while others are of the opinion that there is not time enough between this and April 1, when the present contract ceases unless renewed, to work up a new contract.
To Erect a New House.
Dr. J. H. Benson will soon begin the work of tearing down the house at 4 Maple-ave. to make room for a new and modernly equipped dwelling house. While the new house is being built Dr. Benson will have an office over Hollister Bros.' bakery in the Ives block, moving to these quarters the last week of the present month.
MEETING OF THE D. A. R.
Interesting History of the Early Taverns of Cortland County.
The Tioughnioga Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its regular meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Geo. P. Hollenbeck. The meeting opened in the usual manner by singing "America" and repeating the Lord's prayer. Twenty-one responded to roll call with the name of an Indian in New York history.
Mrs. Gillette gave a most interesting report of the Continental congress of the D. A. R., held in Washington, D. C., the week of Feb. 18 . She said the stories published in the papers of the controversy were entirely without foundation, just simply a difference of opinion. All questions were discussed and settled in a most friendly manner.
A vote of thanks is tendered Mrs. Gillette for two excellent reports and her vivid description of the trip and meetings.
The committee on the historical essays written by the pupils of the high school reported that decisions were made and the names will be published later. All the essays were excellent and it was very hard to decide which was the best. Each and everyone deserved great credit.
An article on "Taverns of Cortland Co." was given by Mrs. Joseph G. Jarvis and was very interesting. The first tavern was established by Samuel Ingalls in 1810 on the corner where Sager & Jennings' drug store now stands. Mr. Ingalls was great grandfather of one of the members of this chapter, Mrs. C. F. Thompson. Moses Hopkins, a leading pioneer, was the second landlord, his house standing where Taylor hall block now stands. Then the tavern was built at Port Watson by a company who believed that was to be the site of the future village. In 1818 Nathan Luce built the tavern known for many years as the Eagle tavern, where the Messenger House now stands.
In 1820 Joshua Ballard built the house now owned by I. M. Samson in Homer. Early in century Enos Stevenson from Massachusetts built a small house and hung out a tavern sign where the Schermerhorn house in Homer now stands. Another tavern was kept near the four corners of the road at the Homer cemetery.
After this paper a classical game prepared by Mrs. Sherwood was indulged in by the members, Misses Franc Gould and Lena Conable gave the most correct answers.
A pleasant hour was passed socially, Mrs. Hollenbeck serving refreshments.
The next meeting will be with Mrs. Silas W. Sherwood, April 14.
MILK AT CINCINNATUS, N. Y.
MUST SIGN A SIX MONTHS' CONTRACT OR QUIT.
Most of the People Decline to do This and Their Milk is to be Made Up at the Tillinghast Creamery—Narrow Escape of Prof. Wheeler from Asphyxiation—School Entertainment—Many Little Items.
CINCINNATUS, March 10.—The stockholders of the new co-operative creamery who have been taking their milk to the Reid Ice Cream Co., were notified Wednesday and Thursday mornings that their milk was no longer wanted unless they would sign a contract for six months. This most of them refused to do and accordingly withdrew their milk. Arrangements are being made and after a few days the milk will be made up at the old Tillinghast factory until the new creamery is ready for operation.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church held a New England supper at S. S. Beckwith's Tuesday evening, March 11.
Prof. Chas. E. Wheeler came near being asphyxiated by coal gas Friday night at F. W. Sessions where he boards. The stovepipe became deranged and allowed the gas to escape into the room. Mr. Wheeler awoke in the morning and thought that the room seemed closed and that he breathed with difficulty and arose to open a door, which he had just done, when he fell in a faint. The fresh air partially revived him and he went back to bed thinking he was very sick, but disliking to arouse the family. After a time he again arose and opened a window but still not realizing what the trouble was went back to bed. Later the family arose and a physician was culled who pronounced it a very close call. Mr. Wheeler was able to be out in the afternoon.
"What next?" the comedy given by the pupils of the union school Friday and Saturday evenings was a decided success. The hall was well filled each night by an appreciative audience. The pupils all performed their part in a manner doing credit to themselves as well as their instructor. The Rosie Posie drill deserves special mention as do also the song by Harold Nichols and the recitation by Miss Eliza White. The proceeds will be used towards the purchase of a new piano for the school.
Stratton Foster is assisting Corning & Haskins in their tin shop during their busy season.
Clara Warner was home from the Normal [school] over Sunday.
BREVITIES.
—The Wide Awake Literary club will meet with Mrs. Robert McMillen, Harrison-st. this evening.
—Cortland Chapter, No. 194, will confer the M. M. degree at their regular convocation Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.
—Binghamton school budget will this year be $109,000 to which is to be added $24,335.39 received from the state.
—The Kindergarten association will meet at the Normal kindergarten on Thursday afternoon, March 13, at 3:30 o'clock.
—New display advertisements today are—M. W. Giles, Ginghams, corsets, etc., page 7; C. F. Brown, Furniture stains, etc., page 6; M. A. Case, Corsets, page 6; Warren, Tanner & Co., Carpets, curtains, etc., page 4; Sager & Jennings, Drugs, etc., page 6; Cortland Fish & Oyster Co., Fish, etc., page 5; E. M. Mansur, Oranges, page 6; City Grocery, Pure food demonstration, page 5.
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