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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-29
THINKS CLIMATE is CHANGING.

L. C. Pettibone of Dawson Thinks
Climate Of the West Is Changing.
II do not believe that it will be
many years before wheat will be
grown on the plains of Montana" said
L. G. Pettibone of Dawson to the st.
Paul Pioneer Press recently. There
is already a remarkable change in the
climate conditions of the western part
of North Dakota and eastern Montana.
l believe, that it is due largely to the
opening up of western Canada, where
so many thousand people are establish
ing homes every year.
"a few years ago the western part
of North Dakota was considered al
most a barren waste. The soil was
not supposed to be good for anything
else than grazing. Seldom was there
sufficient rain to grow diversified
crops.
sThis year the finest wheat in the
state was raised in the district west
of the Missouri river. It has been
some time since there was a crop fail
ure in this country. In fact the eli
matte conditions may be said to be
more stable than in the Red river
valley.
Passing through the western part
of North Dakota a few days ago
noticed that the farmers were all
prosperous. Every little village seem
ed to be lined with teams hauling loads
of wheat. Twould not be surprised if
Dickinson, which is in the heart Of
the supposed semi-arid country, would
market this year 100000 bushels Of
| wheat. -. All
s'It is well-known fact that a semi
arid country attracts rain as it it
developed. During the last few years
| there has been a tremendous influx of
4 settlers into Assiniboia and other
! provinces tn western Canada and the
change in climatic conditions, be.
lieve, is largely due to this settlement.
The further development OF Western
Canada, I believe, will operate to ex.
tend the rain belt farther west."
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-29
Wood For Sale. S1s af
4 500 cords good dry wood. Bismarck
Elevator & Investment Co. ..5 .sl

TWO Through Tourist can 70 Cali
fornia. s5ss.
@ The Chicago Great Western Railway
offers choice OF two through tourist
cars every week to California, one
leaving Minneapolis and st. Paul
Tuesday via Omaha and the Rock Ia
land FOute, the other leaving ON
Thursday via Kansas City ana the
Santa re Route. For further informa-
tion apply 70 any Great Western Agent
or J. 2. Elmer. g. r. A.. Chicago. nj.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-29
Oriental Goods.

There will be a display Of Oriental
goods at the Roanoke for short time
only. Turkish embroideries, Egyptian
drawn work and Cluny lace, consisting
Of table covers, dresser scarfs and
doilies Of all kinds, needle work, col
lars, handkerchiefs. and fine hand
made laces. Also kimonas, silk shawls,
and shirt waist patterns. Call and
select your Christmas presents at a
reasonable price.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-29

In recent issue of the St. Paul
Globe we learn that the Cass county
delegation will stand solidly behind
John c. SWEET" for speaker of the
house at the next session Of the North
Dakota legislature. We presume the
Globe meant w. d. Sweet, Fargo's
mayor, and one of the Gateway City's
repres entatives in the legislature. Mr..
Sweets friends will hope that the
Globe is not taking such liberties with
his chances as with his initials.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-29

The Eddy County Provost comments
this week upon the passing of the
numerous campaign sheets in the
state, that were established solely for
the purpose of advancing the inter
ests of a certain political faction or
ticket and, having served that pur
pose, pass into history, more or less
honored. While it has come to be
thought that ticket must have an
organ to make a campaign, we have
our doubts if the expense of producing
these temporary newspapers is justi-
fed by any results obtained. Usually
without sponsors, known to be ephem-
eral, without any pride of ancestry or
hope of posterity, it is placing mean
value upon the common sense of
voters to believe they will be far in
fiuenced by the arguments advanced
by such a newspaper. -
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-29

The Christmas issue of urr-Mc-
Intosh, magazine devoted entirely
to pictures, Is probably the hand
soonest thing in that line ever printed.
so cents at the Capital Book Store,
and each purchaser receives a certifi-
cate, free, that secures a handsome
framed picture.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-29

LOOK US UP Either In New York,
Chicago. or in Bismarck; any place
will gladly answer questions. Short
hand by mail Is thoroughly successful;
study when convenient. Scott, Fores-
man & Co. 15s5.s s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-29

We trust the eastern papers will
not continue poking fun at the demo-
cratic party Of North Dakota as con
#centrated ia the person OF Mr.. Tobias
Casey 81 Grafton. Because the Tri-
bune, 4 few weeks ago, IA i moment
az reflections alluded To Mr. Casey's
conspicuous part ID supporting the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-29
Special rain.

On account Of the dedication Of the
Catholic church 81 Msndan Wednes-
day, November 3Oths special train
VIII leave Bismarck at $3.50 .. "a.
II. %. Hughes. Agent.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-29
but died in a short time.

Mr.. Shaw was new employee, COM
ing to this division on October IA, and
was as yet but little known by the
railroad men. He came from Du-
buque, Ia, where he leaves wife.
His mother lives in Minneapolis. He,
was about 80 years old, and reported
by his intimate associates as faith
full, good-hearted brakeman. -
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-23
PRISONER SAID HE HAD
ALREADY BEEN SEARCHED
Assured officer PrecautiOn Was En-
tireIy Unnecessary.

Assured officer PrecautiOn Was En-
tireIy Unnecessary,
When arrested on the steps OF the
synagogue at State and Montgomery
streets for being drunk, Allie Thomp-
son, negro, stated to Patrolman Col
Inns that the usual precaution of
searching was unnecessary, as he had
already had his pockets gone through
three times while on the steps.
Patrolman Collins noticed the negro,
and went up to see what was the
matter with him. He found he was
drunk, but noticed some one was bend
ing over him. He involuntarily placed
his hands over his pockets. When
he was finally lifted to the sidewalk
and realized who had him he seemed
to gather his wits.
When the officer commenced search
ing him just before putting him into
the patrol wagon. he said: Boss, dat
amt necessary, for Use already been
searched three times while | wuz ly-
in dar' The contents of his pockets
bore evidence to this fact. All he had
left was a few crumbs of tobacco. "He
might not have been so dirty when
he first came up" suggested Desk
Sergt. McCool
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-23
LOCAL PERSONALS.

Mr. b. f. Hall of Atlanta is a guest
at the De Soto.
MIR. o. p. Higgins Of Gray, Va. is
at the De Soto.
Mr.. ]. u. Thomas Of Baxley is al
the ScIeven House.
Mr.. J. Lucas OF Charleston is regis.
tered at the Pulaski
Mr.. c. $. King of Columbia is reg.
istered at the Pulaski.
Mr.. David b. Falk OF Charleston ia
stopping at the DE Soto.
MI. r. Il. Mccullough OF Atlanta il
stopping at the Dc Soto.
Mr.. w. n. Patterson OF bonneville
Is stopping az the Pulaski.
Mr.. Dan Horton OF Durham. n. C..
~ Registered az the Pulaski.
Mr.. n. l.. Jones 81 Jacksonville reg.
isiercd 40 the Pulaski yesterday.
Mr.. o. q. Cheltham Of Fernandina
~ stopping at the Screven House.
MI !. y. TiedcInan Of New Yorl
left the city yesterday after spending
several days ln his Ola home.
Miss Rioiei Halls. one 81 the "Of
Dee Boy company, registers uf thi
D. Soto aa being from st Petersburg
49, william q. clyde. Mlas Ethf
clyde nnd Mr william D. clyde d.
~ heh York are registered at ihi
~ Soto.
3d. w. o. ciements. trayellng pas.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-23

Gwynn, the present encumbent. it is
claimed, was staunch supporter of
Gov.-elect Broward in his race for the
Democratic nomination, and it is pre-
dicted that he will be reappointed
Legislature Meets in April.
The Legislature meets next April
ana as the time approaches interest
gathers in the contests for president
of the Senate and Speaker of the
House. Already there are two candi-
dates entered for the presidency of the
Senate. They are Hon. Park Tram
nell OF Lakeland, senator from Polk
county, and Hon. Thomas F. West of
Milton, senator from Santa Rosa coun-
ty-one from the southern and one
from the western part of the state
Ihey are both young men, each being
~ years of age, and are both LAWYERS
by profession. They have each served
a term in the lower house of the Legis-
lature, having been members of the
session of 1908, where they acquitted
themselves quite creditably.
Neither Trammell nor West has ever
strongly aligned himself with either Of
the political factions of the, state. but
1t is pretty well understood that both
are rather inclined to the "conserva
tives." From that fact it is difficult
at this time to say what strength each
will draw to himself should both re-
main in the race.
RumOrs of Dark Horses.
In the meanwhile, there are dark
horses being spoken of, that may lat
Ell enter the race, and change the an
pearance of things. In which case
1t is good guess to say that one
OF the above named gentlemen will
disappear as a candidate and the 9TH
er will receive the united support of
his faction.
Hon. Louis C. Massey of Orlando
senator from Orange county, is being
urged bv friends to enter the race
If he consents to do so, he will more
than probably have the backing of the
new administration. This will insure
him the solid support of the straight
out" or progressive Democrats. This
strength, together with the strength
that would naturally go to a man of
such know ability would make Mr..
Massey a formidable candidate. II Is
acknowledged that the division be-
tween the state senators who are
known to favor the new administra-
ton and those who will oppose It, is
very close.
Candidates for Speaker.
There are three announced candi-
dates in the race for speaker of the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-23
NEW OFFICERS FOR
ZERUBBABEL LODGE,

zerubbabel Lodge No. Is. F. and A.
NJ, held a well attended session last
night and elected officers for the en-
suing year. After the election the in
stallation took place and a banquet
was served.
Retiring Master T. =. Keck was pre-
scented with a past masters jewel. This
is one of the few times the lodge has
made such a gift in the last ten or
twelve years. Senior Warden A. d.
Harden made the presentation address.
The reports of the officers show the
lodge is in a prosperous condition and
has membership of 1873. The following
are the new officers:
WOrshipful Master-Nathan Coleman.
Senior Warden-A. d. Harden
Junior Warden-Charles ]. Richards.
Senior DeacOn-E. S. Abrahams, Jr.
Junior Deacon-C. +. Wright.
Treasurer-W. n. Nichols.
Secretary-W A. Bishop
Senior Steward-James w. Thomas.
Junior Steward-George F. Forrest.
Third Steward-W. L. Grayson
Chaplain-George Solomon.
Tyler-Thomas Robins.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-23
TAX ORDINANCE
PASSES COUNCIL
INCREASE JUNK DEALERS.
RECONSIDER PLAN TO RAISE GAS
AND ELECTRIC COMPANIES.

Other Changes Made Had Already
Been FOrecasted in the Morning
News-The Passage of the Ordi-
nance and the Budget Last Night
Completes This Years Work for
Council and There VIII Be no 9th
er Meetings in 1904.
Before passing the tax ordinance for
1905, which went through Council at
special meeting last night, the al
dermen agreed to let the special tax
on gas and electric companies remain
$500 as it was last year, instead of
increasing it to $1,000 as had been
agreed upon at the meeting held about
week ago.
Complications in regard to the state
franchise tax are said to have arisen
and the aldermen were unwilling to
go ahead with the change until they
could secure more light on the subject.
The matter will be investigated and
the ordinance may be later amended.
But as passed last night there is no
increase on these. companies.
All the other changes announced in
the Morning News Immediately after
the last special session went through
and in addition to those positively an
nounced the license for a junk dealer
was raised from 5000 to $500. The fol-
lowing clause defining a junk dealer
was also inserted in the ordinance:
A junk dealer shall be any one who
has an office or place of business in
the city of Savannah for buying or
acquiring in any way, for resale in the
city of Savannah, or for shipment or
removal from the city of Savannah,
any old or secondhand iron, brass, tin,
lead or other metal of any description,
rope, hemp, sails, rubber or other ar
ticles commonly known as junk
The raising of the pawnbroker's Ii
cense was discussed at length, but was
not carried. 1t was decided that an
increase would only injure those who
carry on a legitimate business and
would not hurt the others.
Retail dealers auctioning their goods
will pay a license of 500. This is a
new item In the ordinance The IL
cense on cotton congresses was raised
from $3.50 to $500 and lighterage or riv-
er transfer, whether individual, firm or
company, was raised from $100 to $780,
Dredging companies were raised from
$50 to 500. The $40 watermelon wagon
tax was passed as had been agreed
upon. The tax on flying horses was
raised from $25 a month to $25 a week.
The change in the liquor license was
made as scheduled. The license will
in future be 1925, with a 10 per cent.
discount if paid on or before Feb. 1.
The changes mentioned constitute all
the changes made in this years ordi-
nance. With the passage of the tax
ordinance and the budget, Council fin
ishes its labors for 1904. There will
be no other meeting this year.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-23
SENDING OUT CALENDARS.
John ROurke Il Sons Distributing
Greetings for Year 1905.

John ROurke Il Sons Distributing
Greetings for Year 1905.
John Rourke & Sons are distribut-
ing among their friends, as is their
annual custom, a handsome calendar
with the compliments of the season.
The following letter accompanies
each:
I'VE are mailing you to-day. as one
of our friends and customers, our
calendar for 1905 and beg to tender
greetings for the year. One year
ago, when our calendar was sent, we
expressed the hope that it would re-
cord your most prosperous year. In
stead of hope, we are expressing a
positive belief that the 1905 calendar
mailed you, Will cover an era of
greater prosperity.
The bright outlook comes like an
inspiration, and we solicit a renewal
of your friendship. Let us touch the
chords of harmony, that of true
friendly intercourse, and awaken the
song of prosperity, gladdening the
heart and sweetening the toll.
Again extending to you our best
wishes, and trusting you will spend a
merry Christmas and a happy new
year, we remain"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-23
GOVERNOR-ELECT BROWARD HAS
THE FLORIDA FACTIONS GUESSING
Gossip as to His Appointments Legislative
Candidates Are Active.

Tallahassee, Dec. 22.-After the hol-
days, things political in Florida will
become more interesting. Gov.-elect
Broward VIII be in augurated Jan. 8,
and all factions in state politics are
anxiously looking forward to see what
course he will pursue. The Governor
elect is a self-made, Independent,
progressive man, and it is predicted
by his friends that he will conduct his
administration in the same way that
has characterized him in all of his
undertakings.
There was time when it was
jocularly said that the Governor of
Florida simply carried out the sug-
gestions made to him. Mr.. Broward
was nominated in a campaign in
which he not only did not ask the
support of the railroads, but made
his attack on their candidate, the
principal plank in his platform.
The Governors Appointments.
Most of the positions which the law
directs shall be filled by appointment
of the Governor have already been
filed by the late primary election.
The Governor will simply carry out
the will of the people by appointing
the Democratic primary nominees
Among the positions that he will thus
fill are the adjutant general, state
chemist, seven circuit judges, and a
like number of states attorneys.
One of the appointments which will
have to be made Immediately will be
that of private secretary to the Gov
ernor. Mr.. Broward has been pretty
successful, thus far, in keeping the
general public guessing as to his Sc
lection for this important position
c. II. Dickinson, the present Cover
nor's secretary, is an applicant for the
place and it is believed by many that
he will be retained under the new
regime. There is strong opposition to
him. however, among some of Mr.
Broward's friends and they have not
been slow in expressing their disap-
prevail of his retention.
superintendent of Asylum Vacancy
The four years term of the superin.
tendent OF the state insane asylum al
Chattahoochee expires on Feb. l, anc
the state board, having this matter In
charge, will have to fill the vacancy
In the case Of the last appointment
for this position the board acquiesced
in the choice of the Governor DR.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-23

lower House. They are j. w. Wat
son of Osceola, j. D. Pirrong of CAL
houn, and A. w. Gilchrist of Desoto
county. j. w. Watson has represent
ed his county in the lower House for
a number of years, and he was speak
er of the House in the Legislature of
1901. Gen. Gilchrist gets his military
title from the fact that he was at one
time a brigadier general in the State
militia. He has represented Desoto
county in the Legislature at a num-
Der of sessions, and has considerable
influence among his colleagues In the
House. He is quite witty and fire.
quently brings down the House with
some characteristic remark. 7. D.
Pirrong appeared in the Legislature
last as a state senator from his dis
trict. In that capacity, he served
four years. He was a member of the
Legislature of 1884, and took a promi-
nent part in the memorable contest
which resulted in the reelection of
Wilkerson Call to the United States
Senate.
West FIOrida's Candidate.
The friends of Mr.. Pirrong are using
as a strong argument the fact that no
West Florida Citizen has been hon
ored with the speakership in over
twenty years. They contend that they
have an excellent candidate this time.
and they think, IN justice. that West
Florida should have the honor this
coming session. Watson and Gilchrist
both opposed Gov. Broward when he
was a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Governor last summer.
and this will naturally initiate against
them, for while they must look for
their support among the "conserva-
tive" element and thus divide their
forces, Pirrong Will have the backing
Of the 'strniRhtouts" solidly
n the administration throws its
strength 10 PifrOng. and n ls dim
cult 90 see how this ~ 10 be prevented.
considering the politics ~ an three Of
the men. be viii be- a hard man 10 de.
feat The line up between the
"Hirnlght0ufH' and "nutiH" ls fairly
evenly dillded in the House. though
~ De- ronclnily conceded that the for.
mcr have the ma oriiy.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-23
BLOCKED FIRE HYDRANT;
PLACED ON DOCKET
Fire Chief Said He Had Notified
ViolatOrs Before.

Contractor George r. steinaker and
II. S. Turner, president OF the Dixie
Stone Company. were placed on the
information docket by Fire Chief Ma
guire yesterday for the violation OF
the city fire ordnance in blocking a
ire hydrant at West Broad and Ber-
rien streets.
Fire Chief Mcguire stated yes
terday that he had notified
both Of these parties several
times about blocking tine hydrant
al that point, where they are erecting
building. When the alarm was sent
IN for the FIRE on West Broad We'd
nesday afternoon. hose had 10 be run
from hydrant block distant. which
occasioned a delay Of several minutes
stone and other building material
was placed, u n alleged, around the
lydrant 10 Il was only after several
minutes labor that the obstruction was
finally cleared. The cases viii prob
ably come 40 IN Police Court this
morning.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-23
ADDITIONAL CLERK
ON AT P0ST0FFICE.
Time Allowance Also Extended Ten
Days by Department.

AAAAAN -AAAONNAACt AASO lCn
Days by Department..
The almost Unprecedented rush at
the Savannah postofice this year has
made it necessary for Postmaster
Blum to put a third clerk on duty
and yesterday morning, Mr.. Weyman
Harmon began his duties as assistant
registry clerk. Word has also been re-
ceived from the Postmaster General
to the effect that the time allowed for
the extra men to work has been ex-
tended from thirty-five to forty-five
davs.
The rush at the registry and stamp
window yesterday was the largest of
the season. Men and women formed
in a long line. From the stamp win
dow the people moved to the registry
window and again formed in line.
Here the same performance was gone
through with, and when each had
been served. he or she moved quickly
to the mailing window and packages
and letters of all sorts and sizes were
poured in upon the hapless clerks
there. 1t was day for big business
and a general sigh of relief went up
from the entire force, when the hour
for closing down the windows came.
1t is expected that the rush to-day
will exceed even that of yesterday
The force worked late last night clear
ing away the matter that had accumu-
lated during the day. To all the
trains heavily weighted mail-bags were
hurried and bags not one whit the
lighter were brought back. Hurry is
the only word in use at the Savan-
nah postottice, and it promises to be
the principal word in the vocabulary
of the force until after New Year,
The money order department is
heavily worked and from the hour for
opening the window until the closing,
business is going on steadily. At the
stands about the corridors are many
people addressing packages and let
tiers and then hurryipg to secure posi-
tons in the different lines waiting to
DE served. The demands of every one
are met with promptness that is re-
markable and credit is due Postmaster
Blum for the efficient organization of
his force.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-23
WITH THE SECRET ORDERS.

Savannah Lodge, No. SO, Knights of
Pythias will give a banquet on Jan.
5, and at the same time the installa-
ton of the recently elected officers of
the lodge will take place. For some
time the lodge has had the matter
under consideration, as to whether it
would give the Amplifed Third De-
gree form on the night of the install
lation, and it has been definitely de-
cided that the degree will be given.
Grand Chancellor j. A Jones of Way
cross was invited to the session, and
until yesterday it was expected he
would attend. A letter was received
by the lodge, in which he expressed
his regrets. at not being able to at
tend, owing to previous engagement.
Grand Secretary Tyson of the indie
pendent Order of Odd Fellows has is
sued dispensations to five clubs for
an initiation, under the Ten Club
Rule" Central Lodge. No. rs, of At
lanta, will take in ten new members,
Haupt Lodge, No. 5, of Savannah,
seventeen; Menla Lodge, No. 80 OF
Menla, twelve; Allapaha Lodge, No. 233
of Allapaha twelve; Meigs Lodge, No.
241 of Meigs, ten.
The Grand Keeper of Records and
Seals of the Knights of Pythias has
received a request from Haddock, Ga.
for the privilege of instituting a lodge
in that place. The institution is ask
ed to be fix for the '2Sth, but it will
be postponed until early January, to
prevent paying the per capita tax.