From the Chenango Telegraph of Norwich, NY
Thursday, June 1, 1876

A Dastardly Outrage

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   The Cuyler railroad war has taken a new shape. On Friday last, the engineer on the train from Cortland to this village when nearing Cuyler, saw obstructions upon the track at that place. He at once sounded 'down brakes', and as the train was going but about twelve miles an hour, was able to avoid a serious accident.

   As it was, the cars were thrown from the track but no damage was done.Conductor David Shattuck at once telegraphed to this village the situation, and a locomotive was dispatched to his assistance. The train was on in its place again and arrived in this village only about two hours late.

   Immediately upon the trains stopping a large number of Cuyler people made their appearance, with the evident intention of making another levy for taxes, but the wily counsel was around and advised them better, so they did not interfere. This sort of revenge is commonly only in savage countries and ought not to be indulged in by Cuyler people.

   The lives of innocent passengers should not be jeopardized because of a fancied wrong from the Company, and we trust the sober second thought will prevent a recurrence of such an attempt. Supt. Lanpher has offered a reward of $100 for the apprehension and conviction of the offenders and in the meantime a good lookout will be kept by the railroad officials that no more accidents befall the train.