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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
THE CITY CHARTER
Not Taken Into Consideration
 When Contracts Arc Lei.

The city charter of Waterbury is . great book. One can take almost any view of it and not leave himself open to censurc. One provision which many think 1t out of the question to get either side of states that work costing over $1.OOO shall be let by contract and that the award shall be on competitive bids, tue contract g0- Ing to the person submitting the low est figures. This holds when It s'iits and when it doesn't the city fathers wink at 1t. For example the other day Mir Iarkin. one of the most ac- tive members of the board of alder men, made very pointed attack mp on the slip shod manner in which the contract for printing the municipal register was given out under Comp troller Goodrich. He said that If an employe of private corporation should do business that way he would not hold his position long and de- clared that if the charter was being ignored to that extent right along. 1t would pay the city to employ buyer and give him salary of $5,UW year. Mir Larkin wanted competitive bids for printing the register and made a motion to that effect. adding that 1t costs almost S1,000 and that 1t was the duty of the aldermen to drive the best bargain possible for the rate payers of this town. The motion was passed and the contract was given to the lowest bidder.
 This pleased very large number of people and if the aldermen from the second could have heard all the nice things that were said about him on account of that little matter he would have blushed. for Mir Larkin is a modest man. But listen. About week after making this speech in favor of standing by the charter this same gentleman moved that the con tract for doing the filling ill at the union station be awarded to the Con- solilated railroad for forty-five cents a yard, This was part of the great railroad project approved by the al- dermen on Friday evening, February 15. This filling in job will cost some thing in the neighborhood of $15,OO0 or $10O.O0O, but the railroad company gets the contract without call for competitive bids or anything else which would show the slightest inten- ton of complying with the charter provision relative to contract work. The question many are asking is, can the aldermen ignore the charter in matter of such importance as this. The same thing might be said with reference to laying out streets. ;s new plan being agreed 10 in the railroad contract. If these things can bc done for private corporation what is to prevent n similar construction being put upon the charter when a street is being opened through prop erty of private individuals, and if 30 what does the charter amount to. any way? Some of the limbs of the law claim that the contract wouldn't hold water no more than half the other resolutions passed by this and every other board of aldermen that has acted for tho city especially when the interests of the railroads were at stake. The charter comes in handy once in while. but there are times when thercity-r fathers find 1t conven-. lent to if6fget tAh about it. ~.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
xe.riy D%.d From Laughter.

FLORENCE. \. l.. Feb. 2s.-EHht hours of hearty laughter. with scare- ly minutes rest. nearly killed Mss Barbara Barr. member of the Bp- tist church choir. Miss Barr was vs- iting friends when some one made . witty remark which aroused the mirtl of all those present. After a few minutes Miss Barr found it was inn possible to stop laughing Her laugh ter could he heard block away. All kinds of plans to stop her were tried by doctors. At last she became ex- hausted and slept.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28

An increase in business means . greater income for you. Secure the business sy sdvertistng- Try tbe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28

Says Negroes Did "shoot Up" Town.
 FL PASO. Tex, Feb. 2S.-A report here says that one of the discharged negro soldiers of the Twenty-fifth in fantry has volunteered to tell the story of the Brownsville (Tex.) raid if his identity be not disclosed and he be guaranteed protection. Twelve to six teen negroes" he said. were in the plot to shoot up the town. meaning only to fire into houses and to intimi- date the inhabitants, but not the talk ing of life unless necessary
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
Adamr Wife on st.nd.

WALLACE, Ida, Feb. 2S.-Mrs. Ad. ans, wife of the defendant in the mur. der trial here testified that when she was going to Boise she was told that Steve Adams had confessed all and would soon be released and permitted to return to his farm in Oregon. De. tective Mcfarland made the same statement to her, she said, after arriv. ing in Boise, where she was locked in the women's ward fin the penitentiary. There she was visited by Governor Gooding, who treated her with every consideration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
Furniture House Burned.

Cleveland, O.. Feb 2S.-In fire which is thought to have been of in cendiary origin. the Waldheim & Co furniture house, five story brick structure, on Ontario street, was completely destroyed last night. and John Shafter, asleep in rooming house adjoining. was suffocated. The property loss is $150,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
srRorHERs MURDER TRIAL.
Mrs. E. L. Gaines Tclls Story of the
 Tragedy.

l Mrs. E. L. Gaines Tclls Story of the
 Tragedy.
 CULPEPER, Va, Feb. 2S.--At the Strothers murder trial here Mrs. E. L. Gaines testified for the defense. \.
 Questioned by Attorney John L. Jef. fries for the two Strothers brothers, Mrs. Gaines told in simple, unaffect- ed way of Bywaters' first Introduction into the Strother home, his affection for Viola and then Of the circum- stances leading up to the tragedy at Rotherwood on the night of Dec. 15, when while fleeing from the bedroom in which his bride of an hour lay i'll he was shot and killed by her enraged brothers.
 There was no color or passion at the outset of her testimony. but when she dwelt upon the criminal operation al- legged to have been performed on Viola at the insistence of Bywaters her bit terness against the dead man was ap- parent She declared repeatedly that her brothers did not entertain the re- mOtest thought Of killing Bywaters up to the time of the shooting
 Do you think that any one anticl- pated the shooting of Bywaters?' asked Attorney Jeffries.
 No, do not" The answer was quick and emphatic.
 Mrs. Bywaters testified that her be- trayal was accomplished by promise of marriage, told of the three trips she and Bywaters made to Washington for the purpose of having criminal oper- ation performed. told the story of By. waters attempted flight on their wed. ding night his sudden breaking away from her in her bedroom and tho shooting as he sought escape through a window and over the roof of the porch,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
MecIeary succeed. sAaIiensersev.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2s. = Oficial announcement is made by Postmaster General Cortelyou of the resignation of General W. s. shsllenberger. second assistant postmaster general. Mir. Shsl- lenberger submitted his resignation to President Roosevelt. and it was ae- cepted by the president. Representa- tive James T. McCleary of Minnesots. who retires from congress at the con clusion of the present session. will succeed Mir. shalIenbereer as second assistant postmaster general
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
A RECORD BREAKER.
Month of February Coldest in Half a
 Century.

Plainfield, Feb 2S.-The month of February has gone on record as the coldest in more than half century. Gn twenty-onc mornings during the month has the thermometer been at either zero or below, and on four of these it was Is degrees below or lower. Twice it has registered 20 below zero and the coldest day of the year was on February 23. when it touched 22 below. On some of the still mill ponds in this vicinity the ice is two feet thick and many small CT ponds are frozen to the bottom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
Porcb CIimber. at New H.xen

NEW HAVEN. Conn.,. Feb. 2S.-Dur- ing the night burglars entered the home of Henry r. English in Hill House avenue and stole jewelry valued at about $2000 The burglars gained entrance to the house by climbing a porch on the second story. Mr. English is the heaviest individual taxpayer in the city. and his house is the second robbed in the Hill House avenue neigh. borhood within few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
H0UsEKEEPERS SHOULD READ THESE PRICES ON IRON BEDS. BEDDING. CARPETS AND RUGS WITH SPECIAL
 PLEASURE THESE DAYS
 OF HIGH PRICES. Remember the Quality is Just as Good as Those You'll Pay Double
 To- T1--l.~.

N-%~ nv Nss eS SSS&
 as Those You'll Pay Double
 For Elsewhere. White Enamel Iron Beds. !. or Full size, Brass Trimmed. val ue s7.00. Special s450 Fancy Green Enameled Iron Beds. Full size. Brass Scrolls and Mounts. value s15.0O, Spe- cial S11 m White Enameled Beds. Full size. Brass Trimmed. value s7.5O. Special S425 Fancy Blue EnameIed Iron Beds. Generously Trimmed with Brass Scrolls and Mounts. Full size. value s1i5O. Spe- ciaI co oS All Iron Couch Beds made with National Link Springs. includ- ing an all cotton mattress and Bolster. covered with fancy art ticking. sold elsewhere at S1s.0e. Special S12 95 Folding Cot Beds. Made Strong and Durable, Special 9oe each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28

Try a Democrat Want
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
r.. statue .s Lew wsnse-.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind Feb. z4- The Indiana house Of representatives passed q bill srprcrriatine $500 for . statue of General Lev Wallace to be placed 10 statuary hall af wsshingtsaL The bllI nov eoes Co fhe eeyeFnof.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-28
Ka.sa. senate For rw. ce.s rar..

Ksnsas Senate Fer I've Cent Fare.
 TOPEKA Kan. Feb. S.-The sen ate passed bill providing for two cent passenger fares. carrying the pro visipn that railroads must sell SO mile books. The house passed s two cent fat rate hiIL It will now be psr- essary for the two houses to confer oa the measure.
The Bottineau courant., 1907-12-20

bee ONES a pleasure, a satisfaC-
ton, and serves to bridge over
a moment of embarrassment.
Next it becomes a necessity of
life, a fixed habit. This last
stage soon evolves into a third
condition, stage of fever and
unrestful, wandering m n d,
accompanied by loss Of moral
and mental control.
Inevitably cigarette smoking
inpairs health, lessons useful
ness and jeopardizes happiness,
and all without compensation
worthy of the name. All
smokers are not affected to the
same degree, but there is none
who would not be better off
without the habit.
The Bottineau courant., 1907-12-20
The Cigarette Smoker.

Elbert Hubbard isn't the best
authority in the world on all
subjects, but he is unquestion-
ably correct in pronouncing
against the use of cigarettes,
especially by the young. In a
late number of the Philistine
he says:
AS close observer and en-
ployer of labor Tor over twenty
five years, give you this:
Never advance the pay OF q
cigarette smoker; never pro-
mote him; never trust him to
carry a roll to Garcia, unless
you do not care for Garcia and
are willing to lose the roll.
Cigarette smoking begins with
an effort to be smart. 1t soOr
The Bottineau courant., 1907-12-20

candies and for making cap
sules that you take your medi-
cine in.'
He added that there is no
objection to gelatin if properly
made, and that their is plenty
of wholesome raw material tC
make it of. AS to the pro-
portion of gelatin made from
material containing live germs,
DR.. Wiley said:
NO one wants to run the
ri k of getting lockjaw b y
taking a powder or a pill OF
eating ice cream.
The Bottineau courant., 1907-12-20
Methodist Episcopal Church..

Sunday services at II a. m.
and 7:3O p. m. Sunday school
II: ID. Sunday Episco opal
League $50. Wednesday
Childrens Hour + to 5, Prayer
Meeting Service 8 to 8. Choir
practice at 8. Sunday first at
II .. m. Rev. c. +. Vermilya,
Presiding Elder. I: 80, Special
Xmas Carol Service, Solos,
Male Ouartette and Chorus.
The Bottineau courant., 1907-12-20
Eye-Siraining

is directly responsible for the
majority of cases of blindness
today. If instead of trying to
overwork the eyes, one would
at once get glasses or spectac-
les on the first warning of poor
eye-sight, there would be few
er cases of blindness in the
country at the. present time.
Come to us to have your eyes
examined, free of charge, and
we will advise you what you
what you ought to do to save
your failing sight.
Sheldon Optical Specialist
Bottineau, N. b.
The Bottineau courant., 1907-12-20

Married December 18th 19U1,
at the Lutheran Parsonage in
this city; Mr.. Carl Krogen
from northeast of Carbury to
Miss Clara Sivertsen of Somber,
N. Oak. Mr.. Henry Sivertson
cousin of the bride, was the
best man, and Miss Nina
Krogen, sister of the groom,
was the maid of, honor. Rev.
K. O. Raftshol offciated.
The Great Northern Oil, Gas
and Pipe line Co. operating in
the vicinity of Westhope, will
postpone their work until
spring. y The extreme cold wea-
ther during the winter months
make it too expensive for op-
erations. They do not wish to
risk the money of the stock
holders or make unnecessary
expense. Everybody is anx-
ious to see the work proceed.
At the First Baptist Church
Sunday morning next at II
O clock the pastor will give an
exposition of Revelation 3: A.
21, a passage which tells
Where Moderation is 1ntoler-
able. - In the evening at 7:3O
he will discuss Micah 6:8, a
verse in which the prophet de-
fines All God Asks of Any
Man." Sunday School at II: Is
at which the Christmas lesson
will be studied. The Sunday
School Christmas entertain
mentwill be held on Christmas
Eve, at which time the cantata
Santa Claus in Japan" will
be given. The public cordial
ly welcome at all the services.
Have placed all my ac-
counts in the hands of w.
B. Rea for collection and
insist that they be paid be-
fore Jan. 1, 1908 as l leave
for other parts. Give this
your immediate attention.
All settlements made with
him will be satisfactory.
John Whitesel.
The Courant was slightly in
error last week, to the effect
that the Anti quarantine law
would go into effect January
| 1908. The Press of the state
in general was also in error,
DR.. Grassick of the State Board
of Health has been sending oaat
circula:s concerning the pro.
position, but the reply from
various health officers have moi
been in favour of such law.
The new law i'm Minnesota will
be closely watched and if salts
factory such law may ibe
adopted Ina North Dakota. Ne
are glad it Was only ;sln ,errol
of the press as rn0.st ,peopl<
are not favorably suppressed
with 'su1c1s a law
BoHtineau Camp Uf NJ. w.
Of A heAl a special rneetins
Tuesday evening Dec e NIB t i
18th and lpassed upon "a bis
'biatc1u of applications for the
SILVER Anniversary ,class O
january 14th. nhe Camp will
meet in regular session Tues
day eslenimg December -24th a
3 -. r1a. sharp and .ck,se at 8: 81
p- M. sharp ON account, of ,Xmas
Exc. All members are>earnest
ly requested to help ito make
thss class adoption thu sgreates1
fraterEal event in Bottinear
SComnty. Get busy and get
Syour friends or ,Meiglibors
applications and help to make
this celebration worthy ,of the
\ event amd the greatest fratenna]
! G)rder ON searth.
\ Aahert Besamann,
Consul
The Bottineau courant., 1907-12-20

be tremblts In the manstr straw,
Dear little Jesus, meek and mild!
GO warm Fin In the nI9bt.air raw
che OK and ass breathe VI the Ebila.
che snoW'elad tbateb Is batbed In light,
che heavens are wide tbe news to tell,
lind angel eboir$ all rob<d In white
60 shepherds sing, "noeI! nosli"
The Bottineau courant., 1907-12-20
Local Items
or Doings Of a Week

Xmas.
Have you noticed Sheldon's s
line display?
Gordon Acheson left Wednes-
day for Iowa for short visit.
You may be the 10Th man at
McBain & Gibson's. Try it.
The late snowfall reminds u.s.
that winter is coming.
X. B. Kilbourn was calling
on the trade this week,
"A. Berthaiume was in
IOwner on business this week.
Xmas Trees, Holly,
etc., c. L. Blades.
Deputy Superintendent Wit
ting made a business trip to
'Gardena on Monday.
Leo Carpenter was passen-
ger east On Monday, enroute to
Texas.
j. Soucie, of >Omemee, was
in Bottineau son business this
week.
Ed Anderson of Westhope
was a Bottineau visitor an Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herb. Monk
man of Souris were visiting
friends i'm the city this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Peter
son spent Sunday at Souris, the
guests of relatives.
It Toys--Toys--Toys at
G.. l.. Blades.
Father Turcotte was a pas
senger to Willow City on We'd
resday.
Wanted-A good girl for
general housework. Apply to
Mrs. ID. Turner. 13t.
Fruit cakes at the Star
Bakery as7d Candy Kitchen.
Our merchants have some
very attractive window dis
plays.
Who said North Dakota was
"a cold, .CDld state? 1t must
have been the man from Quito.
VIM Bergman, Jr. left Thurs
day for "a short visit with re-
latWes at Lake CRYSTAL, Min1n.
Arthur Halt Was the first
lucky mlam at REcBaan & Glib
sons getting his purchases
free.
The Star .Bokery and Can-
dy Kitchen viii huDe some
specials for Xmas. GiDe
then, a call.
Fous1d-Ladies ring. Owner
may have ,sarne by proving
property ard paying for this
notice. I'D.
Miss Lizzie Allen, one of
.,our Hello" girls left Wednxs-
day for a few days visit ;at
Kramer.
&c. c.. Riley has purchased
the Dam GibDs property and
moved his family there this
week.
S. A. Smith left on Thurs
days traim for a visit with his
two daughters at Mount Ayr,
Iowa.
Mr.. Carpenter, who has been
.'quite i'll for some time is still
quite low with bat little hopes
of his recovery.
Several parties of the youug g
folks have been making good
Use of the fine ice in the mount
tains and creek.
Profs. Thompson and Smith
went to Willow City on Satur-
day to coach a football game
between Willows local teams.
Candy--Candy--Candy
C. L. Blades.
Two large, warm and COM
Portable rooms with or without
board, near School of Forestry.
Call Phone, No. 80. t13-2
Mr.. Lailun gave a stag
party on Thursday evening in
honor of several of his friends.
A good time was reported.
Noble Greiner left Wednes-
day for st. Paul, where he will
spend several weeks visiting
relatives and take in the sights.
@@l Hol lx
The Bottineau courant., 1907-12-20

che sky IS black, the earth Is white.
Ring joy.bell$ In the frosty air!
Jesus Is born: In deep delight
Hbove Fin bends the Uirgia fair.
no damask curtain richly CLEANS
60 guard the Infant from the cold,
Only among the blaeken<d beams
Gle e1tW1bs han0 iTVia rafter$ Old.
The Bottineau courant., 1907-12-20

ANC1y AOtA CuSIOuICI SClS
his purchases absolutely free
at McBain & Gibsons during
their sale. Read their ad.
Mrs. Frank Paryzek and
daughters were Willow City
passengers Tuesday. They
will spend holidays with friends
there.
Charley BAIL left Thursday
for Sack City, Iowa, to spend
the holidays with friends. He
will be away until early next
spring.
w. L. Buttz, the hustling
salesman for Noyes Bros. &
Cutler of st. Paul was ealing
on the trade Tuesday and Wed
nesday.
Richard Peyton, deputy state
bank examiner, was an arrival
on Saturdays train, coming to
spend the holidays with his
family.
Jack Slower went down the
line Tuesday Morning enroute
to Wa-wa-a-a Wa a-a-a. Well
he'll be back to tell you where
it wa-wa-a-was.
Visit us in our new
store. G. L. Blades, op-
posite post office.
A unique feature at McBain
and Gibsons is that every 10Th
customer will get all hi
goods free. Who will be the
lucky 10Th. Notice their ad.
For sale-Owing to impaired
health will sell my complete
outfit for delivering water. Be
quick Dan White.
August johnson, of Crosby,
N. d.. was in town this week
consulting Public Administers
tor Wesg12er i'm regard to his de-
ceased brothers estate.
What makes a more beau-
tiful present than a box ot
bon bonS. "A time line at the
Star Bakery and Candy kit
chen
We need a good 'correspon-
taent at >Carbtrry, Westhope,
Amtler, 'Cordelia, Kram +,
Overly, Russell, Tarsus and
DunseiUh.
The Misses Julia and Eliza.
beth Spencer Were passengers
east Hn Thursday, enroute tc
Canton, illinois, where they. &c
ito spend the holidays
Fruits, Celery, Fresh
Vegetables for Xmas al
&C. j.. Blades.
Miss Nora Thompson, vwhe
has been "a STEADY employee
with the Northern Telephone
f'Co-, went to .Minot ON Thurs
E'day to resn,nne her work in
I1their office.
Mrs, .John Karr left ON Tues
|day,s train For Hamilton N. d.
to VISIT with relatives She
WAS accompanied by her fathe.
who has .heen visiting with
them for some time.
Holiday vacation is m1ext In,
order in our schools. Today,
Friday, being last day ,mntil
after New Years day. vOul
teachers will greatly appreciate
their we'll earned rest AS wei!
,as scholars.
Xmas Cards and Pos
tails. Come i'm and see
us. G.. l.. Blades.
K. H. Brown 0f Louisville,
kentucky, am old acquaintance
of ours, was in the city last
week. He left Saturday for
Fargo a1ad from there he ,ex-
poets to go to Los Angeles,
Cal, to spend the winter.
McBain & Gibson are NOW
putting one of the :greatest
sales of the season ON. The
novelty of it is that every 18th
customer gets whatever h e
buys free. During the emtire
time of the sale.
The l. O. @. F. encampment
held their regular meeting on
Wednesday evening and as a
result four new members are
now within their tent. 1t was
one of the enthusiastic meet
ings held since the organiza-
ton of the order.
+ We have in stock the follow
The Bottineau courant., 1907-12-20
Candy---Toys---Candy
C. L. Blades. Opposite
the post office.

: Supt. Christensen went to
Westhope "Wednesday evening
to be present at the dedication
of the Westhope High School.
Carl Christianson, our rural
mail carrier, is taking his an
nual 15 day lay off, allowed by
the government. Mr.. and Mrs.
Christensen left on Thursday
for short visit with relatives
at Overly and Bisbee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

it's provisions but their number is so small pro-
portionately there that they scarcely cut any
figure in the controversy at all
On the whole. the French people are nominally
Catholics, at least and il is only comparatively
rare occasions that they turn to other Christian
religions. If they fall away from the Roman
church they Join other denomination. In some
classes notably the aristocrscy, where men and
women do not practice their religion actively,
they invariably insist on the ceremonies of the
church on solemn occasions such baptism, mar
riage and death.
Another thing to keep in mind Is that seDara-
ton in France does not mean what the divorce
ment of the affairs of church and state means
here. In America every denomination is free to
go it's own way peacefully and to manage its af-
fairs as best suits it without any interference
the part of the government
On the other hand. in France the separation
law means primarily that the church is separated
from the control of the property which belonged
70 It before the Revolution. which was conhscated
during that upheaval and which was subsequently
restored to the use of the church under the Con
cordat made by Pope Plus VII with Napoleon.
Through the eonhseation of this property again
and the continued control of the stpends formerly
paid to prelates bishops and priests. the govern
ment not only does not divorce itself from the af-
fairs Of tho church. but II tightens its hold on
them debating the exact terms under which q
priest may say mass perform any other services.
Probably the chief objection that Catholics
have to the separation law is the provision that
practically takes from the hierarchy and other
rulers of the church all authority in the matter
of religious worship in France. The power OF
the pope in dealing with tho spiritual affairs is