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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
NO SETTLEMENT WAS REACHED THIS MORNING.
Mayor d L. a Col Bupee and Messs Mahon and DWorh Have Conference Col Bupee Says He has No Authority Officers Say Waste of Time to Talk Hee-Ask for Session with
 Trolley Directors which May be Granted-~Skers Daily Statement--Mrs Gary on the Rampage.
Statement---MrS Gary on the Rampage.

upon them, after we have left, to see that the agreement is carried out
 Colonel Burpee: Well, I have met them a number of times and no good has come out of 1t, and ! will have to refuse to meet them now. l am will ing, however, to listen to anything you and MT Dilworth have to say. MT Mahon: If you have no author ity to settle the strike, would it not be a waste of time for us to discuss 1t with you?
 Colonel Burpee (after a long pause): I guess that is right
 "Mr Mahon: Your attitude tn re- fusing the local committee leaves you in the same condition you have been in all along-that of refusing to rec0g- nize the organization
 "Colonel Burpee: If you are speak ing for the men now on strike, we do not consider them in our employ
 MT Mahon: We are not speaking for anyone else assure you. They are the members of our organization, and 1t is in their interests that we are here.'
 Colonel Burpee: Well, do not see anything that can do. I am willing to listen to anything you and MT Dill worth might say, but have no author ity to make a binding contract
 'fMr Mahon! Who has such author ityY
 Colonel Burpee: The directors of the company
 'tMr Mahon: Would it be possible to get a meeting with those directors
 Colonel Burpee: I can find out and let you know
 "Mr Mahon: Well will you find outp
 Colonel Burpee: T will, and will let you know the result either at your hotel or through Mir Ryan. Could you go to New York if necessary to meet the directors, as we might get them to- gether more quickly there?
 1sMr Mahon: We had just as soon go there or anywhere else at any time to endeavor to get a settlement of the strike
 ssThis closed the. conference, and after shaking hands all around Colonel Burpee left to communicate with the directors of his company"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
TRB|NMEN CELEBRATING.
Have a Session To-Day With Of
 ficials of the Road

The Question of a Strike Has Been
 Sidetracked for the Time Being
 The National Representatives Wdu
 Not Attend the Conference-An-
 noucement of Result of Voting Will
 Not Be Made Known Until After
 Conference.
 New Haven, March 17.-There was 9 temporary halt in the proceedings or the grievance committee of the conduc- tors and trainmen of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad to- day, prior to the conference with the officials of the railroad company, which was set for 2 o'clock this afternoon. The members of the committee passed most of the forenoon about the hotel where they are registered, and at their headquarters in the Insurance building, discussing the situation quietly among themselves. The feeling among them was quite evidently very hopeful that the way had been opened for an amic- able settlement of the differences with the company, though pending the con ference everything was of course un- certain.
 Valentine Fitzpatrick and W. c. Will kins, the national representatives re- spectively of the trainmen's and con ductors' organizations, said they would not attend the conference, but that the 2S members of the grievance commit tee would be present. The committee appointed by the board of directors of the railroad company to meet the men consists of President John M. Hall William D. Bishop, vice president of the board of directors. Charles F, Choate, director, and William E. Mer- riM, first vice president
 MT Fitzpatrick said that no state ment would be given out from the committee to-day until after the con ference and that no announcement would be made at present of the result of the vote on the strike question.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
CARPENTERS CONVENTION.

An Eight Hour Day Considered Ne
 cessary in Every Shop.
 Norwich, March 17.-At the second days session of the Connecticut branch of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners the adoption of uniform trade label and the regulation of appretice- ship was discussed. It was voted that in order to have uniform label every shop must have an eight hour day schedule and must be union shop. This is regarded as of great import ance as it t~affects not only general car penter work, but the sash, door and blind industries and similar work. Un- der the label rule carpenters cannot handle 1hods not bearing the union la bel and this label cannot be used in shops where nine hour schedule is in force. ..".
 In relation to apprenticeships it was agreed that the bosses should have the privilege of indenture and that an ap prentice must stay under boss for at least three years.
 A resolution was adopted in which the carpenters and joiners expressed violence, destruction of property, loss of life, cessation of business in the city of Waterbury on account of the strike rests entirely with the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Go until sucl time as the company consents to arbi trate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
DRUG CLERK IS OUT.
Barton Cross, Secretary of Centra' Labor Union Gives Up Job At Apothecaries RaIl---The
 Boycott Said to Be
 At Bottom of It

A Barton Cross, jr, received a big surprise this morning when he report ed at the usual hour for work at the Apothecaries' Hall Co.'S drug store, where he has been employed as clerk for several years. He was politely told that his services were no longer required, MT Cross has bhe reputation of being very efficient and industri- olls clerk and the cause of his dis charge, as the public understands 1t, is his connection with the trolley strike. He was a member of the committee appointed by the Central Labor union to assist the strikers in their trouble and also to bring about a settlement if possible. Mir Cross has taken great interest in labor affairs since he became member of the Gen. tTal Labor union. To this activity on his part Is attributed his discharge. Furthermore 1t is alleged that the fact that tf~ name of the Apothecaries' Hall Co appeared in the card contain ing the List of names of business men "unfair to organized labor'' had some thing to do with his discharge On the cards which have been scattered rather freely throughout the city were names of about 55 business men who are considered by organized labor to be unfair. The list contains the names of merchants, doctors, dentists and other persons who have been riding on the cars or selling goods to the strike breakers. With, the scattering of these cards the boycott has been commenced in real earnest It looks now as if 1t would be a fight to a f1n- ish.
 Isaac F. Kellogg, bookkeeper for the Apothecaries' Hall Go, was asked to- day if It were true that MT Cross had been discharged. He replied that it was not true, that he had simply left the company or in other words had re. signed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
BATTALION DRILL LAST NIGHT.

Major Tillson Here Company G Men
 Received Their Pay.
 Major Tillson of New Haven com handed the battalion drill held by Com panies G and A at the armory last night. The other officers were Lieu tenants Hallinan and Halpin of Com pany G and Lieutenants Sandland and Sackett of Company A. The members of Company G received their pay for their service while on duty in this city during the week following the strike. It was at first proposed that the money should be placed in the company's treasury for a proposed trip to Canada during the coming summer, but this plan was abandoned. The company. however, will take the trip. Corporal John J. Bowe was promoted to quarter master sergeant, to succeed Eugene Sullivan, discharged. On next Monday night competitive examination for the position of corporal will be held for the members of Company G; The ex- amfning board will consist of Lieuten- ants Halpin and Hallinan and First Sergeant Lawlor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
INCREASE OF 10 PER GENT.

Chicago, March 17.-A dispatch to the Record Herald from Burlington, Ia, says: ''The officials of the Burlington system have authorized the announce ment of an increase of 10 per cent in the pay of station agents, telegraph op- orators, station employees, bridge men, pump men, roundhouse men water ser vice men, car repairers and others who have not yet been given an increase. Last fall the road increased the wages of the trainmen, the engineers and the switchmen. The present increase, which is effective April 1, is entirely voluntary on the part of the road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
HYDROPHOBIA IN NEW YORK
Twelve Deaths Have Occurred During
 the Past Month

the Past Month.
 New York, March 17.-Speaking of the prevalence of hydrophobia in New York, Dr George Gibier Rambaud, di- rector of the Pasteur institute here, says that within the past six months there have been 12 deaths from hydro phobia in this city, though it is classed among the rarest of diseases, and he expressed the opinion that criminal carelessness on the part of the author ities is to blame.
 The doctor asserts that in one will lage near New York last summer six animals died of rabies, and that every animal that had come in contact with these had been left to run at large un- muzzled, to the risk of the whole state. In another village a dog exhibiting all the symptoms of rabies was killed and fed uncooked to barnyard creatures destined for New York markets.
 ''In single month this winter" add ed Dr Rambaud, *the board of health has treated as many as ten people for rabies, and the Pasteur institute F or 15."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
CITY NEWS.

IA daughter was born yesterday morning to MT and Mrs Robert Brown lee of 189 Walnut street
 Mrs Elizabeth Fitzpatrick of Wester- ly, R. l., is visiting MT and Mrs Jere- miah Fitzpatrick and family of Wall street
 The North End Social club will give masquerade at their rooms this evening, at the corner of North Main and Vine streets.
 The entertainment and whist at St Patrick's hall this evening will be well worth attending. Handsome and ap- propriate souvenirs will be given out. There will be an anniversary mass at o'clock tomorrow morning at St Francis Xavier's church for the late John Kenney of Southview street. Deputy Coroner Pond is not in Wa terbury to-day, but it is understood l that he is not through here yet Noth- ing of interest was learned at yester- days hearing. :
 Lillian, the seven years old daughter of MT and Mrs William Gilbert of School street, died last night. The funeral took place this afternoon with interment in Calvary cemetery.
 The Washington Hil Athletic club will make it pleasant for all who at tend the sociab1e at the hall of the club on Washington street this even ing. Good music will be in attend ance.
 The committees appointed by the Wa terbury PharmaceuticaL association and by the Drug Clerks union, to con- fer in regard to the drawing up of a new agreement between them in regard l to hours of labor, wages and so on. will hold a meeting on Friday night. The funeral of Mrs Catherine White took place this morning from her late home, 26 Southview street, with mass { of requiem at St Francis Xavier's church by the Rev Father Fleming and interment in St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were Michael Cavanaugh, James Coughlan, Thomas Doolan,s John Calvin, Thomas Kelly and James A. Hynes. The floral tributes included the following: Pillow lettered
 Mother" daughters of the deceased: pillow marked Grandma, ]" Thomas and l George Savers; wreath. inscribed ] Grandma" James, Kittie and Mary l Coughlan; standing wreath, employees l of the Miller & Peck Go; wreath of l at the Waterbury Buckle Coz carna- I tons, Mrs John Corr; carnations, Dwight Beach; calla lilies. M and c.
 Elunor The funeral was very largely attended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Washington, March 17.-The senate met at Il o'clock to-day and as soon as the journal xas read and approved went into executive session. Shortly after the doors were closed Senator Money offered a substitute for the fourth article of the treaty, which dis avows any intention on the part of the United States to increase it's territory at the expense of Central or South America. This is one of the two amend ments on which the democrats have agreed to act as a unit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
USED THE WIRELESS.
Steamer Finland Stopped and Rich
 Jewels Were Secured.

New York, March 1.-The passage of a package of diamonds through the custom house has brought out the fact that the return of the jewels to Ant werp was prevented only by the stop ping of the Red Star line steamer Finland. in the lower bay, by means of a wireless telegram and the sending to her of tug.
 When the steamer reached here the diamonds were in her safe and when she sailed on her return trip it was found that the package had not been landed, and the wireless message was sent with the result that it was turned over to an authorized person who fol lowed the ship on tug.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
A TWO DAYS, SESSION

Chicago, March 1.-The fourth an- nual convention of the American Rail way Engineering and Maintenance of Way association will meet here to-day for a two days session. The organiza- ton has a membership of 45O and is composed of chief engineers and off, cers of the operating departments of the different railway systems in the United States and of engineering ex- perts connected with various universi- ties. George w. 'Kittredge, chief en- gineer of the Big Four, is president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
COMING OVER IN STYLE.

$75O,OOO to Defray Expenses of Ger
 many's Delegate to St Louis.
 Berlin, March 1.-The budget com mittee of the Reichstag to-day by 26 to ? votes appropriated $75O,OOO to defray the expenses of Germany's representa- ton at the St Louis exposition. Half of this amount will be available imme- diately. It is understood that next years request will be limited to $750,- 900. The committee held a private meeting but 1t was learned that Herr Liebermann von Sonnenberg. (radival anti-Semite) was one of the two nega- tive voters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
VERDICT FOR S17.oO0.

White Plains, N. r., March 17.-4A verdict for $17OOO damages was ren- dered today against the New York Cen tral road, in the supreme court, for the death of <E. +. Walton of New Rochelle, a victim of the Park avenue tunnel ac- cfdent He was a member of the stock exchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
MERRIAM's SUCCESSOR.

New Director of the Census Named Bv
 President To-Day.
 Washington, March 17.-The presi- dent has rendered the position of direct or of the census to s. N. D. North. formerly chief statistician of manufac- turers of the census bureau to succeed Director Merriam, resigned. MT North has accepted and will enter upon his duties some time in May.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
A CIGARETTE LAW

Jefferson City, Mo, March 1.-The house has passed the senate bill pro- hibiting the sale or giving away of cigarettes, cigarette papers or cigarette wrappers to persons under IS years of age, under a penalty of $1OO fine for each offense. The bill now goes to the governor and with his signature it will become a law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
CAPTAIN BoURIE DEAD.

Fort Wayne, Ind, March 17.-Cap- tain Louis T. Bourie, whose family has been connected with the history of Fort Wayne since the time of Gen eral Anthony Wayne is dead here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17

HARRARA WON FIGHT.
 Butte, Mont, March 17.-Aurelio Har- rara last night knocked out Jack Clif- ford in the ninth round of what was scheduled to be twenty-round bout with hard right punch to the jaw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17
ATTORNEY POND ACCEPTS

Detroit, Mich, March 17.Attorney James H. Pond of Detroit signified his acceptance last night of the democratic nominee for supreme judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-17

NEW YORK, March 1.-The name of the new cup defender to meet the Shamrock III. will be Reliance. This Is officially announced by the secretary of the New York Yacht club in behalf of MT. c. Oliver Iselin.
 The intended cup defender is now about two-thirds finished. The work men in the Herreshon shops are work ing with such vigor that it is generally believed the boat will be ready for the water on April Il, when the tide will be favorable.
 It develops that some of the nickel steel plates on the topsides of the boat are extremely thin. This, however. carries out the plan of MT. Herreshom in the present yacht of putting the greatest weight in the fram Sg and reducing it in the plating.
 The deck of the boat is now almost covered in and the plating along th2 topsidas welj advanced. si' s>
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-03-18

saidt ,sition; to appoint their own
alternates; to solicit and receive all
subscriptions for such exhibit; to ex-
pend and disburse the same; and other
wise arrange for, manage and control
the exhibit of the state as fully, to all
lntents and purposes, as if they had
been thereunto specially authorized
by law.
It is understood, however, that the
creation of said commission does not
Imply any authority upon the part of
the commission to obligate the state of
Montana to reimburse any subscriber
for any sum by him subscribed.
In witness whereof l have hereunto
set my hand and caused the great seal
of the state of Montana be affixed.
Done at the city of Helena, the cap
ital of the State of Montana, this
fourteenth day of March, A. D. one
thousand nine hundred and three, and
of the independence of the United
States the one hundreds and twenty.
seventh. J, K. TOOLE.
Bv the Governor.
GEORGE M. HAYS.
Secretary of State.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-03-18

| point on the present county road at OF
| near the south west corner of the
northwest quarter of the northwest
quarter section "a 800, running thence
east on the section line three-fourths
of one mile And the supervisor of
| district No. 5, was ordered to see that
| the same was opened according to the
! petition and put in shape for public
i travel without cost to the county.
5. On application of }. E. Horn, NJ. NJ.
/ Humble and others, asking for do
! nation from the county equal to the
amount already donated by the resi-
dents for that certain road running
east from the "Green House," on the
the south Willow creek bench, it was
| ordered that the same be granted,
| and that said work be done under the
| supervision Of the road supervisor in
that district.
The contractof e. L. Shook for
building the East Fork bridge was re-
For the purpose of equalizing and
| liking the prlce per day allowed Road
Supervisors and those employed by the
| same, the following rates were agreed
upon. viz: The Road Supervisor shall
be allowed So per day for himself and
81. so per day additional for team hire.
All persons employed by him shall be
allowed So per day for himself and
$50 per day additional for team hire.
Eight hours work on the road consti
tutes days work and the time going
and coming to the place Of work will
| not be considered.
| The county clerk was instructed to
look up all the property on which the
county holds taz sale certificates for
| three years or more and to post the
necessary notice thereon as required
by law and if the taxes are not paid
before the time for redemption expires
to have the treasurer execute deeds to
the county for all the property covered
thereby.
/ The following orders were adopted
and the Qlerk was instructed to place
/ them of record OH the ,nlnu ties of thi
! session:
1t is hereby ordered that all claims
against the county must be filed with
the clerk on or before the first day of
each regular meeting of this board
otherwise, the Gains received later
will be laid over.
The clerk was ordered to advertize
for bids for bridge across the Bitter
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-03-18
Notice to Contractors.
Office Of County Clerk,

Office Of County Clerk,
Hamilton, Mont, March 16, 1908.
Notice is hereby given. that the un-
dersigned will receive sealed bids for
the building and constructing bridge
across the Bitter Root river, at point
about three-fonrth of one mile below
the conjunction of the south and west
forks of said river; the measurement
of the river at this point is about 90
feet.
Also for the building and construc-
tion of wagon road, to be about one
mile in length, from the east bank of
said river and to connect with said
proposed bridge, thence following
along the mountain side until it inter
sects the present county road, said
work to consist of cribbing and grad
ing.
Bidders are requested to submit
plans and specifications for each sep
arate piece of work, and each bid must
be marked separate.
Ten per cent of contract price must
accompany each bid, otherwise they
will not be considered.
The board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
Bids will be received on or before
March 31st, 1908, at II O'Clock a. m.
c. M. JOHNSON,
21-2t County Clerk.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-03-18
WORLDS FAIR
COMMISSION
Gov. Toole Calls Upon Fifteen Proml.
nent Citizens to See That Mon
tana is Properly Represented.

Helena, March 14.-Recognizing the
general desire of the people of Mon
tana for state exhibit al the Louisi-
ana Purchase Exposition, Governor
Toole late this evening took steps to
insure such representation. Fifteen
prominent residents of the state were
named by the governor as an honorary
commission to raise funds with which
to provide state exhibit at the ST..
Louis exposition and to arrange for
its maintenance. 1t is understood
that the commission will meet in the
near future and agree upon plan for
raising money.
THE PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, the Eighth legislative
assembly of the state of Montana
adjourned without making an approp-
ration to insnre the representation
of this state at the Louisiana Pur-
chase exposition at st. Louis. in 1904;
and,
Whereas, it was manifest that both
branches of the legislature and the
people at large weresin favor of being
represented and of making liberal
appropriation therefor, the only diff
ference between the two houses re-
lating to the manner of appointing the
committee; and,
Whereas, 1t is desirable that the wishes
of the people respecting a proper rep
lesentation of this state and it's re-
sources should be made at st. Louis at
said exposition, if possible.
Now, therefore, l, Joseph K. Toole,
govern or of the state of Montana, re-
posing special confidence in the abi,-
ity and integrity Of w. G. Conrad,
Lee Mantle, H. L. Frank, Paul
Mccormick, Martin Maginnis, B. F.
White, F. A. Heinze, William Scallon,
C.. w. Hoffman, ]. H. Rice, Conrad
Kohrs, D. r. Peeler, c. J. Mcnamara,
A. J. Davidson and T. L. Greenough,
do hereby appoint them as honorary
commissioners to make all necessary
and proper arrangements for the COL
lection of such exhibits as to them
shall seem expedient and proper, ex-
employing the history and varied re-
sources of the state of Montana at