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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
BACK ASSESSMENTS
Public Not Satisfied With the Way Re- port Is Being Handled.

People who are keeping their eyes upon the back assessment question were very much surprised to learn Iuat nothing definite was done in the prem ises at Thursdays meeting of the board of finance. 1t may be of inter- est to the powers that be as well as to those that have been, to know that the public is not half satisfied with the way that report Is being handled. Many fear that it will get lost in the shuttle and that all the talk regarding the whole matter will not amount to anything. The old board didn't give the newspapers much show to tell the why and the wherefore of what they had found. The report was acted upon in executive session and the papers had nothing but the dry figures to go by. Take for example the recommen- dations sent along to the next board which advise the abatement of sums ranging from several hundred dollars to one cent. The committee must have a reason as to why MT Brown should not pay his assessment of $500 or $400 and it IS but fair to assume that they can give some explanation why the one cent charged against MT Merz Is not collectable. These are questions In
 which large numbers of citizens are deeply interested and the boards should air the matter some place besides be- hind closed doors. People are not sat isfied at the assurance that liens fileg against property will be released on presentation of receipts showing that the assessments have been paid to somebody. That is not the question so far as the public is concerned. What they want to know is what steps are being taken to see that the money is turned over to the city treasurer. In the opinion of most people who have expressed their mind on this mix-up no liens should be released until the money end of the snarl has been straightened out. The public wants a little more light on this matter, but so far the papers have not been put in. a position to give 1t to them intelligently.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
The Eters,al auestton.

ORANGE, \. J., Jan. g.. There is dis may among housekeepers of this town, who have learned that servant girls union is forming as an offset to the Women's club. Orange has been agi- tated by the servant problem for sev- sral months. Families have broken up housekeeping. fled from homes in the suburbs to flats in New York, because the demands of Mary Ann reached the point where either Mary Ann occupied the parlor or left. Here are some of the bylaws: 4 minimum wage scale of S25 month; eight hours to constitute days work; half day out on Thurs day and all Sundays free; the use of the parlor three nights week; the use of the piano for practice after break \ fast; breakfast not later than 10 o'clock. luncheon at o'clock promptly and din- ner not later than z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
MARY FITZGERALD

The funeral of Miss Mary Fitzger- ald took place this morning from her late home. 159 South Elm street, to the Immaculate Conception church, where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated by Father Frederick as celebrant. Father Brennan, deacon, sub-deacon, William Fitzgerald, brother of the deceased The bear CTS were Peter Griffin. Maurice Grif- fin, Patrick Griffin. Daniel Sullivan, Thomas Murphy. ! H. Condon. The floral offerings included "Faith, Hope and Charity officers and male teach CTS of the Waterbury High school; pillow lettered Rest" Maurice Grif- fin, wreath. the Misses Halloran; harp. employees of Steele & Johnson's; Faith Hope and Charity" Thomas and Maurice Healey; pillow marked Sister" Mrs J. ! Egan; wreath in- scribed Mary" J. ]. Fitzgerald, brother of deceased; basket of roses, Miss Mary Moore; bouquets, Eliza beth and Minnie McGowan, Mrs Fl. Danaher, Mrs M. D. Russell, MT and Mrs J. McEvoy, Miss Annie Quilter, Miss Shield. The burial was In new St Joseph's cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
THOMAS BARRETT.

The funeral of Thomas Barrett took place yesterday afternoon to the I'm macu1ate Conception church. Rev Father O'Brien read the services. Iue interment was in St Joseph's cemetery The pallbearers were John Hobart, Ed ward Canavan, Michael Bowling, John O'Donnell, Patrick Campbell, Thomas Kane. The floral offerings included a cross from the nieces of the deceased Annie and Nellie Barrett; pillow, All nie. Daniel and Edward Harrington and George and Patrick Horan; wreath Della, Annie and Mary Moran. basket John, Anthony, Frank and Sadie Bar rett. There will be a requiem mass celebrated for the deceased ats o' clock Monday morning at the church of the Immaculate Conception.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
aanait., Eriends W ere Armed.

CHICAGO. Jan. o.The third day of the trial of Van Dine, Marx and Nie- dermeier, the car barn bandits, ended with but one juror selected as result of the three days examination of venire- men Four of the men accepted by the state and not yet examined by the at torneys for the defense were held. Two policemen stood at the entrance of the courtroom and searched every one who entered, including women, for weapons that might be given to the prisoners to aid their escape. Six of the men searched were found to be armed. Their weapons were confscated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
HENRY A. MATTHEWS.

Monday morning with the ther. mometer several degrees below zero eight Odd Fellows, detailed as pail bearers, took the train that leaves the Highland division station for Pom peraug valley on their way to South bury to attend the fune2al of Henry A. Matthews. ex-mayor Of the city of Waterbury and ex-senator from this district, who was buried in the local cemetery at Southbury, where the snow was about two feet deep and the thermometer IS degrees below zero
 The Rev John c. Davenport accom-. panied the party, not with the expec tation of officiating at the services but as friend. The Rev D. O. Tul. lar of Seymour was to be there ir time to off1ciate at the funeral ser vices at the house. Owing to the se- were storm and the heavy fall of snow the train that should have left Sey mour to reach Waterbury Tn time te take the Highland division train was over an hour late. For that reason MI Tullar had to drive from Seymour to Southbury with the thermometel down near the twenties. He was three hours on the way and did not reach there in time for the services which were held i'll the house, includ ing the grave ceremonies. The Rev John G. Davenport officiated in his stead, while the Odd Fellows per. formed their regular ceremony. MI Tullar arrived at the burying ground as the casket was being lowered into the grave. just in time to pronounce the benediction, and he was a mucf frozen pastor.
 The funeral was attended by many of the Southbury people notwithstand ing the severely cold weather and tho storm that had hardly subsided Thus We placed in his last resting place an honored citizen of Water bury. Up to this time, to our know edge the notice of his funeral has not been given in any local paper.
 There were present many friends and relatives of the family, among
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
neveIand,a Parry

PRINCETON, N. J., Jan. 9.--A politi- elan of local prominence came here to ascertain. if MT. Cleveland had finally and irreyocabiy made up his mind not to become candidate for fourth time. After long conversation, the re- suit Of which was that the questioner was as much in doubt as ever, he sud denly asked, Well, what do you think of Judge Parker?" Well" replied Mir. Cleveland after long and puzzling pause, T believe once offered to make him second assistant postmaster gen. aral ,'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
LUCY BYRNES.

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 The funeral of Miss Lucy Byrnes took place this morning from the home Of her uncle, Hugh byrnes, SIP Nast Main street. to the Sacred Heart church, where a requiem mass was celebrated by Father Shelley. The honorary bearers, members of the So- dality of the Children of Mary of the Sacred Heart parish, were Elizabeth Sutton, Nellie Sutton, Annie Keeley, Mamie Keeley, Mary Stephens, Minnie Wilson. The active bearers were James Byrnes, Joseph Stephens, Tim othy Foley, William Byrnes, William Noonan, Thomas Egan. As the body was being borne into the church "Beau- tiful Land on High' was rendered by Miss Alice Cosgrove, and at the offer tory she sang Ave Maria After the funeral service "Abide With Me" was rendered by Miss Clara V. Sutton. When the body was being removed from the church the Sacred Heart quartet sang Nearer 4Iy God to Thee. | The floral offerings included, a stand ing wreath, marked sister" from Julia Byrnes, sister Of the deceased; Tyre AIr and Mrs Hugh Byrnes; mouffd, James T. Kelly: basket of roses, Dliza- beth. Nellie and Clara Sutton; heart, William H. Lynch and wife: cross, Mrs M. Cassidy; wreath, William Noo- nan; crescent, MT and Mrs Stephen Byrnes; bouquets. Hotchkiss & Tenn pleton. Miss O. Bligh, Miss Marion M. Pierce, Mrs James E Byrnes. Thomas Egan. Annie Oxley, Miss Houlihan, MT and Mrs P. F. Hogan, Mrs F. De Bishop, Miss Agnes Byrnes, MT and Mrs John Hogan. Margaret and Nellie ! O'Rrien. W. T. Laffin, Clara Quinlan, Annie Kelly. Mamie Stephens, Clara Brzezinski, Nellie De Forest, Mary Tobin. The interment was in new St { Joseph's cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
Bushnell DeAcft |. s1s.o.A

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Jan. 9.-The Yale National bank of this city has made demand upon the local agents of the company which furnished a bond for Cashier Asa c. Bushnell, who killed himself when the national ex- aminer appeared unexpectedly to ex- anime the books recently. for the full amount of the surety, $2O,O00. The bank directors have found that the to- tai deficit in Bushnell's accounts was $1s,034
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09

whom MT Matthews son Charles, ac- companied by his wife. also his daughter. Mrs Ireland of Detroit, and his grandson, Cliff Matthews, with others whose names we were unable to obtain.
 The pail bearers from Nosahogan lodge, of which MT Matthews was long life member. were D. L. Dick. inson. Seron Decker, Postmaster Guernsey. William Cottle Franklin B. Fisher. F. B. Cross and Lewis Raymond accompanied by the Rev John c. Davenport. 0.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
sTEpHEN E. HARRISON.

Stephen E. Harrison died last night at the residence of his sister, Mrs Susie Oliver. TIT Bank street. Be sides his widow he leaves one son and two daughters; two sisters, Mrs Oil- yer and Mrs James Mintic and brother. James H Harrison. The funeral will be held at 10:3o o'clock Monday morning The remains will be taken to Bristol for burial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
FRIENDLY LEAGUE.

The educational classes at the Friendly league complete their nrst term this month. Applications are al- ready: being made for the new term, which opens next month. Registration for class membership will be received daily by the superintendent from 10 to 12.80 and from 7:30 to 10 p. n. The number received in each class Is linn ited Patterns of gymnasium suits may be obtained in the office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
Noted colored Mans Death.

a ATLANTA. Ga, Jan. g. W. A. Pledger, one of the best known col ored men in Georgia, is dead at his home here after an illness of four weeks from tuberculosis. At the time of his death he was chairman of the Republican state central committee. He was lawyer by profession and tho editor of the Atlanta Age, a paper de- rated to tha interests of his race.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
PATRICK FINLEY.

Patrick Finley, aged 91 years, died this morning at his home, 331 West Grove street. He leaves three sons and one daughter. Charles. Edward, James and Miss Anna. The funeral will be held Monday morning at z o'clock to the Immaculate Conception church, where mass of requiem will be celebrated, The remains will be taken to Brockton. Mass, for burial in charge of Martin Bergin's Sons
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09

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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-04-20
NEW COUNCIL ORGANIZED.

City Council Elects e. q. Patterson
President and Takes Matter Of com
nittees Into It's Own Hands. 81 Fl
The new city council organized last
night with all members present and
effected its organization by electing
p. g. Patterson president, Jacob
Horner vice president, and further
emphasized IFS determination to run
things itself by taking the appoint
ment Of committees out Of the hands
sof Mayor Register and adopting 4 list
zof committees presented BY Alderman
.A 7, Patterson as the standing com
mittees OF the council. Mayor Regis
ter and Alderman smyth entered a
protest against this action claiming Il
was an unlawful usurpation OF the
prerogatives Of the mayor. and Mayor
Register stated that he was not Ger
tain the council he'd the power to
name the committees ana that Ii ne
found On Investigation that his beIief
was well founded he would name com.
mittees before the matter 81 settled.
Messrs, McGahGn, Tatlsy ana Nc
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-04-20

The new city council has started
out on = 2-minute gate. AT the first
meeting the appointing Or standing
committees was taken out OF the
mayors hands and by vote Of z to
new standing committees were ap-
pointed by the council itself regardless
Of the mayor. Nor is the new council
backward in coming forward under
the banner ;of retrenchment and re.
form. At % special meeting the day
following the organization it was re-
solved to vacate the building now used
as q city hall, the rental Of which is
SIS per month and by an arrangement
with the county commissioners the
court house win hereafter, for the
time being, be used for council meet
ings. It is given out that other cur.
tailments will also be made wherever
possible within the law and It Is likely
that council proceedings 1e1o1
will be anything but dry reading.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-04-20
ghe Bismarck Tribn,le,
BY NJ Il. JEWELL.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE.


THE DAILY TRIBUNE. u
Published every afternoon, except Sun
day. at Bismarck, North Dakota, is deliv-
cred BY carrier to, all parts Of the city at
50 cents per months or IS per year. The
daily sent to any address In the United
States and Canada. postage prepaid, S pei
year: 3 for six months; $3.50 for three
months. 81 N + $, t5..
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
Published every Friday: eight pages.
containing a summary of the news Of the
week local and foreign-particular asten-
tion, being paid to state news. Sent to
any address, postage paid, for 500 for
one year: so cents for six months: Is cents
for three months. %,..s. .-.
The Bismarck Tribune is the oldest
newspaper in the state-established June
II, ls7s. 1t has q wide circulation and is
q desirable advertising medium. Being
published at the capital Of the state it
makes q feature of state news, Of a semi
oficial character. and Is therefore particu-
larly interesting to all who desire to keep
the run Of state affairs-political, social
and business. " - -.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-04-20
ALASKAN WEATHER.
The Last Winter Has Been an Tn.
usually Mild One in Nome-Alaskar
Winters to be Dreaded, 5 .Sy 4

The Last Winter Has Been an IN
/ usually Mild One in Nome-AIaskan
Winters to be Dreaded. y 4 s &. .@
Special Nome correspondence Seat.
tie Post-Intelligencer. February nth:
Nome is emerging from the finest
winter, climatically speaking, In the
history Of the camp. Old "sour.
doughs" say that it resembles, to a
great extent, the winter of 1899 1900,
only that it surpasses even that winter
in its beautiful weather. The idea
that the Alaska winters are to be
dreaded and avoided is mistaken
one. The winters In this section Of
Alaska, at least. are most delightful
and far preferable 70 the winters ID
many parts of the States. s5 ga.
From all that can be learned Of the
winters OF 1929 1900 and 19OO-1901
they were cold, but at all times fine
and, to an extent. free from storms.
The winter Of 1901 1902, while .it was
marked BY severely cold weather, had
few storms, and the trails were always
in fine ondition. &
The winter Of 1907 -190S was q mort
severe one. Il was estimated that
more than twenty-five feet yo4 snow
Eel, and many times IL tho early
spring the SNOW on the level was
measured and showed 4 depth of over
SIX Tee. The trails were a 3 fright
f,ii conddtion ana during j period 81
seventy days. between December and
March the thermometer ree astered
from IS 10 As degrees belov zero con
tinuously
comparison Tor TIRE past three
winters showing the number 81 days
when the thermomet ~ rexi stsrsd
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-04-20
FRIENDSHIP. SONG.

tsfsf3
Mrs, Linda w. Slaughter's two.
songs Of friendship when Friends
are False" and its companion piece "
when Friends are True, have be-
come popular in eastern musical cir
Giles since their publication: Below is
given the latter. 81. u a Il Il 5. s5s.'
n 3. When Friends Are True.
"a (Adapted to the music OF when
Friends are False.) 5 4 3 G.5 E .5 I
.3' By LINDA W. SLAUGHTER. b b jsSs
When friends are true, how blest Is
life; II. ..+ s Sc, + 4. i. sss AZ \
How swift the seasons fly. Sss
On golden wings in airy flight
The happy days go by. Il i
How light the heart; the spirit gay,
The sunshine sheds Its glow.
The doves COO soft in sylvan groves
The singing streamlets flow. I
WNen friends are true, the moments
2s3 i rare s.sta "A n sSI 7&$t5ss If$I: (
Are fraught with purest joys ". !.
ife's greatest boon a mind content
With pleasures never clogs. 81. &,
How free the steps that gaily trip y
A cross the: sunny plain. ,.s5 M !5ss
To Danish sorrows pain. MI. r. !.
How sweet the hope that brightly
beams ,,$ljs ,.sts I; {. .4sslis M 81 Y. b
When friends are true. no doubt re-.
main. &.$S: .sts.S.
No fear our trust desires,
For love immortal pure and kind
Each action underlies. 5..55s ID 5.s
When faithful hands clasp loyal hands
Firm links in friendships chain
Full hearts respond to tender hands,
And pledge true faith again.
When friends are true, IL perfect
| peace 81 sgtja 5.t45l 81 n s \. at
The future life shall claim.
In brighter realms, the weary soul
BY unseen spirits dream, n,
Shall taste in bliss the sweet reward
Far ardent friendship given. III sS
To part with loving friends on earth
To meet with friends in Heaven.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-04-20

Wond erland !" the advertising pub
LEGATION Of the Northern Pacific has
been issued for 1904. h Olin D. Wheel
er Of st. Paul, author Of the volume,
has compiled chapters Of unusual in
terest for the current issue, and in adj
dition to new information on the Vel
loWstone Park, the volume gives much
space to the Ignite industry of North
Dakota, irrigation in the Northwest,
additional information on the Journey
OF Lewis and Clarke and an entertain
ing chapter on the haunts Of wild
game. The wonderland" idea origf-
mated several I years ago with the
Northern Pacific passenger depart
Sment, and resulted in the publication
of a volume for current information,
all Of II original and well illustrated.
telling about the Northwest and the
mountain country Of the Pacific states.
/ The success Of the volume established
It as an annual contribution to cur.
rent literature The unbroken series
extending back for a period Of years,
now furnishes an unequaled com
penium OF general information con-
corning the West and Northwest. The
present volume contains chapter Of
exceptional interest which tells Of the
travels IN the Northwest ID 1883 and
1884 81 Ma1imillian, prince Of WED,
who followed a year later than Catlin
and covered the territory tributary to
the upper Missouri. He visited The
Blackfeet Grosventres, Arikara, Sioux
and Mandans and compiled mass 81.
valuabIe data and personal observa.
lions % Indian NE His published
rcrks Are nor found only ii Inc col
Siections Of booklovers a chapter Of
srecizl interest % sportsmsn deals
sfth Ne hAnnts 81 big game ID theI
Northweat and mountains country, ana
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-04-20
EVOLUTION OF THE INDIAN.
The Young Mems Debating Club Or
ganized at Eibowoods, Old Fort
Berthold Reservation. s5 IA g&gg: .S .:.5.

The Young Mems Debating Club Or
ganized at Eibowoods, Old Fort
6erthoid Reservation. s.,; e.
The following Elbowoods CORE
spondence in the Coal Harbor Times
brings forcibly to mind the rapid
strides being made by the Indians,
especially among those over whose
destinies Major Thomas is presiding:
'The Young Mems Debating Club
has been organized with Roscoe Conk-
ling as president and George Grinnell
as secretary. The first two debates
held were for prizes and Major Thomas
with Supt. Wilson and Rev. Hall were
the judges. The first subject was:
Resolved that summer is better than
winter. It is needless to say that
summer won. The leaders were Ros-
icoe Conkling, for the affirmative, Dan
Wolfe, negative. The judges gave
their decision for the first place to
Justin Spotted Bear and second place
was tied between Roscoe Conkling and
Jesse Mason. The second debate was
held the 22d of March. when the fol-
lowing program was rendered: Selec-
ton, by Browning school band; duet,
by the Misses Ilsley and Hall: organ
solo, by Miss Dora Hall. "A debate
followed, subject, Resolved that
horses are more useful than cattle.
Affirmative, Justin Spotted Bear, sup
ported by Jerome Goodbear, Philip
Atkinson, Stanley Dean, Roscoe Conk-
ling. Negative, leader. Edgar Hart,
supported by Geo. Grinnell, John Grin
nell, Frank Crowsbreast, Alfred An
drews. This was followed by band
selection and concert solo by Band
master Andrews The judges decided
the debates as follows: First prize,
for best delivery and augmentation,
81 to Justin Spotted Bear End prize
to Roscoe Conkling. Mr. Fred Huber
was Interpreter, Mr.. R. d. Hall, presid-
ing officer and Supt. Wilson, Prof.
Shultis and Mr. Hughes were the
Judges. T. ;.: : AL 5ss5 t5si \
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-04-20
above and below sero follows:

above and below xero follows:
,aoi.isos lsus-lsos isos-isoa
Ae! Dsl R,x; As9 81, s;r As R:si b.
j Rssssss' y ]. 3 3 i il Z i
III November Of the three years the
warmest day was 50 above and the
coolest was Il below. IN December
the warmest day was 81 above ana the
coolest 81 below; in january 81 above
and SO below. sits IN RI
It will be seen that there is not q
great difference either in the number
Of days Of cold weather or In the de-
grees OF cold. It Is when the wind
blows that the worst Of winter wealth
er is experienced. So far in February
Nome has had but two days Of cold
weather, and then the Thermometer
only went to 10 below. The days are
length ning; the sun now comes up
at about q. m. and goes down about
AIS. Nj ~ \.
= A. y
In another week indoor amusements
will be replaced by outdoor sports,
and the lovers Of outdoor lie are get
ting their skis and toboggans Ii shape
for the spring sports. Already during
the afternoons, and particularly on
Sundays. hundreds Of people go to the
Anvil foothills and the smaller hills
of Dry and Bourbon creeks. and In
dulge in these sports. Ski clubs are
being organized and sli jumps erect
ed. Prizes will be offered for long
distance ski records and Tor the kong
est ski Jumps. Last winter the record
Jump made was sixty-seyen feet. 5Es
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-04-20

North Dakota will soon have an
other congressman in Washington.
Hon. John w. Dwight now Of New
York, formerly of Richland county;
North Dakota, and q mighty clever
gentleman, has been nominated in his
district for congress and is also a dele
gate to the Chicago convention for
Roosevelt. ~, ~. i, ~