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the careful scrutiny of 12 busi- ness men familiar with affairs, would be given to every item of municipal expense and that such close attention could not fail to be beneficial, nor to promote economy. But since the board was created a system of sub-com- mittees has grown up and with that the idea that reports of committees must be sustained. So that in place of body of 12 men, each of whom would be in- terested in each and every item of expense, there has succeeded a number of small committees, each committee considering only the items referred to it. This is not a working out of the original idea, but the appropriations are actually now made by one or two men only, so far as specific items are concerned, and the approval of, the whole board is given as matter of course to such recom- mendations as the sub-commit- tees bring in.''
 Asked what remedy he would propose, the mayor continued, That is a matter which do not care to go into at this time. I will say however, that our pres ent system, while it imposes up- on the mayor the responsibility for seeing that the finances of the city are conducted in an or derly and economical way, ac- tually gives him no power to exe- cute this responsibility.
 In closing the mayor said, .'The increase in the grand list was $5,397,277. A tax rate of 16.S mills upon this sum would yield more than ssO,O00. The extra ordinary increase in the grand list therefore furnished, to put it that way, upon the rate recom- mended by the mayor. the sum needed to pay the state tax, and about $3,00O more. The rate recommended by the mayor, laid upon the remainder of the grand list. would have produced $79,0OO in excess of the revenue obtained by taxation in 1909-1910. This large sum, it seemed to the may or, was abundant to meet every warranted and necessary increase in expense.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
MAYOR BUCKINGHAM SCORES TAX BOARD FOR HIGHEST
 TAX RATE IN CITY'S HISTORY
Responsibility for Economics al Conduct of Cys Affairs Is Placed Upon Mayor, But Power Is Lodged
 Elsewh here.
Rate of l68 Mills Would Have Provided Amply for Al City's Needs Including State Tax of $87,OOO, In View of Great Increase In Grand List

Mayor Buckingham discussed with a Farmer report er this morning. the tax rate of IF mills levied by the Board Apportionment at it's final meeting yesterday This the largest tax rate in the history of the city, lad upon grand list some millions larger than the greatest list that preceded it.
 Mayor Buckingham said: HIn considering the high it should be remembered that the budget includes about 00 necessary to meet the direct tax levied upon the city by the last General Assembly To raise this amount rate of than mill upon the grand list necessary.
 4The rate for purely local purposes, continued the mayor, s therefore, about 164 mills, and this is mills greater than the rate last year. and the addition to the cost of running the city raised by taxation alone the yious fiscal year, is $135,2 ,259.67.
 ssThs means that during period when the popula- on of the city has increased not than three per cent the expense of running the city has increased somewhat than II per cent
 It is evident that if expenses continue to in this ratio that the cost of conducting municipal affairs will soon be burden and that every increase in popula ton will be followed by such increase expense will tend to prevent manufacturing concerns from locating here and to limit the future of the city as industrial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
PIPE DREAM FOR WORkMEN WHEN
 MECHANISM FALLS
Automatic Fire Extinguish- ing Apparatus Collapses on Mechanic.

In the collapse of partly installed automatic fire extinguishing device at the A. & B. Mfg. Co.'s plant at II this morning, Charles Hoff. aged 20, of 1920 Fairfield avenue was struck on the head by a heavy pipe. His skull was bared in two lengthy scalp wounds and he was knocked senseless.
 Removed to the emergency hospital in the amb ulance, he was attended by Dr. Krause. Nine stitches were requir- ed to close the large, and six the small. CT cuts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23

"But," said the Mayor, ''the question is, are these expenses avoidable, referring to the very large increase, or unavoidable? Does the budget, as completed by the board of apportionment, rep resent expenses all of which are necessary to be met by direct taxation at this time? If they are, then no legitimate complaint can be made, because of the high tax rate. But, as Mayor, I have given the needs of the city my careful consideration and have no hesitation in saying that the tax rate is too high. In my mes sage to the board I suggested that a rate of 16.S mills, for all expenses, including the state tax, would be ample, and I indicated to the members of the board, un- officially, many items which in my opinion could have been
 
 hampering any city department.
 'T do not mean to. engage in any criticism of the tax board not justified by the facts. The power to fix the expenses of the city and to lay the tax rate is placed by the charter in their hands, and the mayor has only limited advisory powers. But I must reaffirm my belief that the completed list contains many items that might have been re- duced or omitted to the benefit of the city and it's taxpayers. And I declare that a tax of 16.S mills would furnish the income that the city is justified in expending at this time and under the pres ent circumstances"
 Indeed, the city auditor, who has had a long experience in dealing with the finances of the city recommended a tax rate of Is mills and with strict economy and without the exercise of un- due parsimony. even this low rate might have been attained.
 It is evident that if this sort of thing is to continue the policy of tax equalization, to which the ad- ministration is committed will fail to accomplish anything ex- cept to provide more of the tax payers money to be expended.
 The theory behind the policy of tax equalization was that too much. of the burden of support ing the city rests upon the small property owners. It was believed that is certain classes of property were increased in value equitably that a reduction in the rate would immediately follow; and that the burden of city expense would be more fairly distributed among the property owners.
 But if every increase in the grand list is to be followed by corresponding increase of expen- allure, and if larger grand list is to be but a signal for ex- trayagance, all efforts to improve the financial condition of the city will be useless.
 Asked if in his opinion the tax board is failing in any way to carry out the purpose of it's crea- ton, Mayor Buckingham said:
 '"The tax board was created to take the place of the old town meeting. 1t was believed that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
SHEFF STUDENTS
 MAY MOVE IN
Special from United Press.)

New Haven. Feb 23.-Four years
 ago as a result of disorders in the line of private dormitories in Temple street in this city. and known as Freshman Row., the governing board of the
 Sheffield Scientific school passed rule that only a very limited number of freshmen should be allowed to room in each building. One of the results, as has heen reported, has been con- siderable injury to the rental value of the property. The scientific school governing board has now rescinded the rule in the belief that the owners of the properties will see to it that no more disorders occur. Resembling of the rule will go into effect immediate
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
Sultan Lives, Says
 General Cheftek Pasha

Constantinople, Feb. 23.-General
 Cheftek Pasha, minister of war, de-
 clared positively today that Abdul
 Hamid, the deposed Sultan, is not dead
 and that he is still in his villa at Salonica. When asked the significance of the return to Constantinople from Salcnica of one of the sons and three of the daughters of Abdul, Cheftek re- piled that the family of Abdul was free to do as it pleased and that the chil- dren had returned as the climate ot Salonica was proving injurious -tc them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
NORWALK MAN SUES
 BECAUSE NOT ROPED
 OFF CITY'S SIDEWALK

Frank B.. Walsh, 8 Norwalk man, who was cut by falling glass, February 5, while standing in Main street be- meath a window in the Connecticut National bank, watching a fire, has filed notice to claim damages against the city. Walsh claims that the city was negligent in not putting up ropes to keep him off the sidewalk. He also contends that the glass which struck him was knocked out by firemen with a stream of water.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
ENGINEER KILLED
 IN TRAIN WRECK

Cumberland, Md. Feb. 23.-In a col lision between two B. & O. freight trains F miles east of here today, En- gineer Erookman was killed and two other trainmen seriously injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
CARD OF THANKS.

We the undersigned desire to express our thanks and appreciation to neigh hors and friends, especially to Miss A. D. B. Jennings, who in so many ways as well as by floral offerings showed sympathy for us in our recent be- reaVement
 MIR. AND MRS. GEO. JENNINGS. sp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23

FOR SALE-New ten room house in Boston avenue, three minutes from Whiting Silver Co.'S new factory all improvements, including vacuum cleaner s4000. Terms reasonable M
 McNamara, 3O6 East Main street. Phone 2934. 1S tfo
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OPPORTUNITY.-A chance to invest in a local enterprise that will pay good returns. Investigate. P. C. Box 603. A IS "tf.o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23

A SPECIAL. BAFGAIN-A new up- right piano $165: good second hand upright $50. Other bargains. Dial & Lee Music Co. S4 Cannon. St.
 B ss If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23

ONE BEAUTIFUL Steinway upright piano. Vertegrand, latest design. Rented short time Will sell at big reduction. A bargain to quick buyer M. Steinert & Sons Co. 915 Main St. B 22 q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23

WANTED Work by co1ored boy. care of horses and carriages. Call n Phil Marvin. .39 ''emhrotet St
 B 21ts DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23

PURITY CREAM will soften, whiten
 and heautIfy the skin All dealers 25c jar. B 21 If. Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23

ONE SHONINGER upright piano in fine condition. Very good tone. full octave. A bargain at $85. M- Steinert & Sons CO, 915 Main St.
 B 22 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23

sPIRITUALIST, Clairvoyant-s1. life reading 35 on and after March 1st my fee will positively be $1. Oliver Mettler, 1oS Courtland St.
 B Il auspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23

TO RENT Apartments at s0e Golden Hill St Seven rooms and bath. En- quire of owner. Al Washington Ave.
 T 3 " tf U
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23

WILLIAM J. MEAD. Rents. Real Es- tate and Insurance. Room BIO New field Building. Telephone 2252-6.
 B If o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23

I LIKE Casca Laxine Tablets best for
 constipation, don't you? B3so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23

FOR SALE.-One Bans upright plano in very good condition. s125. Easy payments if desired. The M. Stein ert & Sons O.. 915 Main est.
 B 22
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UNCLASSIFIED

ONE EXTRA GOOD Estey organ at $15 only A bargain. NJ. Stefnert & Sons Co.,, 915 Main St.
 B %
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23

FOR SALE.-One Keller upright rebuilt like new; new string tuning pins. new presser-L bushings. etc. Massive wa S150. Piano is in extra ton. Steinert's guard payments if desired M Sons Co, 915 Main St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair and colder today and tomorrow.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-01-28
COMMITS SUICIDE.
MccIuskey Druggists Just Returne,
From Weddino Trip.

MccIuskey Druggists Just Returned
From Wedding Trip.
McCluskey.-R. A. Rust LEADING
druggist of this city, committed sui
eide by taking carbolic acid. McClus-
key is greatly shocked over the tragedy
and is alta loss to imagine a cause for
the deed
Rust was about % years old and was
doing splendid business in the drug
line and had the respect of the entire
city. When he was found by his
young wife, to whom he had been mar
ried less than two weeks, he was dying
and was unable to talk. Strange to
say, they only returned from their
wedding trip yesterday and the widow
can throw no light whatever on the
sad ending Of her husband She says
during their trip he was pleasant, but
that last night for some cause he ap-
peared to be downhearted and that
when she asked him the cause Of the
trouble, he said there was nothing
whatever the matter. He was not em-
barrased in a business way and ap-
peared to love his wife with great in
tensity. His parents are wealthy and
it would seem that he did not have a
care in the world.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-01-28
NO GoLFING THAT DAY, BUT
Evidently Papa Had Not Neglected
Other Pastime That Seems Some
how to Go with Il.

It was customary for Perkins, on
leaving his Office at noon Saturday, to
spend the afternoon joyously outdoors,
engrossed with golf balls and high.
balls. Being a clever chap. he was a
champion in both pastimes. On one
Saturday, however, he was compelled
to spend the whole day disposing of
pressing business matters.
His wife and little daughter, as
usual. were awaiting him on the
porch. 'No game to-day" he ex-
planned to Mrs. Perkins, as the little
one rushed impulsively into his arms
and he picked her up and kissed her.
mo game today" he repeated.
Miss Margerie shifted the air and
said:
"Wel, papa, you do smell awfully Of
golf"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-01-28
His Terrible Threat.

Aviation has improved considerably
since the time when Col Cleary, then
county commissioner and for years a
well-known Chicagoan, made a balloon
ascension at county fair over in
Michigan, says the Chicago Journal.
AS the guest of honor the colonel
was sent upward with the assurance
that there was absolutely no danger.
But as the distance from the earth
grew greater the colonel leaned out
anxiously.
Pull me I'M" he shouted.
The men who were bailing out the
rope paid no heed to his demand.
Higher and higher went the balloon.
Wilder and wilder grew the colonel.
Finally, almost standing on his head
as he tried to keep precarious bal:
ance, he gave a final cry of exas-
perated panic:
Pull me in, I tell you, or I'll cut
the rope!"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-01-28
NEW lNcoRPoRAroRa
Large Number Of New conesrns foi
First Month Of Year.

Large Number Of New Concerns Soi
First Month OF Year..
Alfred Blaisdell, secretary Of atate
has issued charters to the following
corporations:
Dakota Sash and Door Co., Fargo
Capital stock $4,000.
J. M. 8. Wiser Drug Co., Fargo
capital stock, $4,000.
Farmers State bank, wheatland
capital stock $4,000.
Co., voltaire. capital stock $4,000.
st. olaf's Lutheran church, Deering.
The Realty Investment Co.. velva
capital stock $4,000.
Equity Mercantile Co., Ambrose
capital stock $25,0e0.
Grong's United Lutheran church
Temple.
Williston Threshers Supply Co.
Williston. capital stock $500.
Murphy Cullen Mercantile Co., Med
berry. capital stock $4,000.
Verona Investment Co., Verona, cap
ital stock $4,000.
Sherwood Cooperative Co., capital
stock, $4,000.
Swedish Evangical Lutheran Beth.
ania Congregational church, Glenburn
John 8. Hauge Mercantile Co., cap
ital stock $4,000.
Grinager Mercantile Co., >Mayville
capital stock $4,000.
The Benedict Mercantile Co., Bene.
dict, capital sock, $4,000.
Ostre Crooked Lake Skandinovisk.
Evangelist Lutheraske Meneghed.
The Sheldon Livery, Sheldon, capita
stock $4,000.
The Kraft Realty Co., of Sheldon in.
creased its capital stock from $4,000
to 100000.
Stutsman County Bank, Courtenay
increased its capital stock from $12,.
500 to $4,000.
Farmers and Merchants Bank, Ken.
sal, increased IT'S capital stock from
$4,000 to $4,000.
The Meier holdings Co., Napoleon
capital stock $4,000.
Logan County Bank Of Gackle in.
creased its capital stock from $4,000 tt
$4,000.
Scranton Publishing Co., capita
stock $4,000.
Aholan Finish Public Library, Aetna
The Binford Realty Co., capital stool
$4,000.
The International Security Co.
America, Grand Forks, capital stool
100000.
New Salem Investment Co., capita
stock $4,000.
The Stern Clothing Co., ,wahpeton
capital stock $4,000.
Ok Creek Farmers Telephone Co.
Rolette, capital stock $4,000.
$4,000
Northwestern Laundry Co.. Dickin
son, capital stock $4,000.
First State Bank. Dewey Darlington
capital stock $4,000.
First State Bank, New Leipzig, cap
ital stock $4,000.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-01-28
TO NAVIGATE RED
GRAND FORKS COMMERCIAL
CLUB WANTS WATER ROUTE
WRITE CONGRESS-.
Will OPENNEW MARKETS
Winnipeg Parties Said to be Organizing
Company to Run Line Of Steam.
srs Between That City
and Grand Forks.

Grand Forks.-A meeting Of the CON-
mercial club committee, recently ap-
pointed to do all in their power to Sc
cure an adequate appropriation Of the
congress for the development of the
Red river as q navigable stream was
held yesterday afternoon in the COM
mercial club rooms. The committee is
made up Of Judge Guy G. H. Corliss
chairman, w. Sorenson, A. I. widlund
G. Gowran and Capt Hayes. Of the
government boat. The navigation OF
the river was discussed by the COM
mite and a letter drawn up which
will be forwarded TO the members OF
congress AID Major Skunk, in charge
Of the government corps OF engineers
In this section.
The question Of the navigability OF
the river was thoroughly discussed
Captain Hayes giving some valuable
information on the subject resulting
from his long experience on the river
There is no doubt In the minds Of any
member Of the committee but what
the river can be greatly improved
with an adequate appropriation, and
hopes are entertained that congress
will be more generous this year than
formerly.
From Winnipeg comes the repor,
that company is being formed there
that will have line of steamers ir
operation between that city and Crane
Forks. The following associated press
dispatch on the subject was received
last evening.
"A company is being formed her.
and will spend 100000 in the con.
struction OF steamers to ply the Rec
river. Some Of them will run souff
to Grand Forks, while others will op.
crate between Winnipeg and the nor.
them end of Lake Winnipeg, bringing
down the rich resources of that coun.
try, which hitherto have been withou,
transportation facilities. Now tina,
the rapids Of st. Andrews have beer
made navigable, cargoes can bt
brought down to Winnipeg and ever
to points as far south as Grand Forks
1t Is expected these steamers will bt
In operation next summer.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-01-28
500 Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to learn
has been able to cure In all its stages and that d
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only positive
being constitutional disease requires q constitl-
tonai treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken in.
surfaces Of the system. thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease and giving the patient
ing nature in doing its work The proprietors have
20 much faith in its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that It fails to
sure. Send for list of testimonials
Address F: J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo o.
Sold by all Druggists &c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consultation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-01-28
BREAKS 4 COLD IN A DAY.

And Cures any Cough that 10 Durable.
Noted Physlclan's Formula.
This Is said to be the most effective
remedy for coughs and colds known, to
science. 1.-TWO ounces Glycerine; half
ounce Concentrated Pine; Put these
into half a pint of good whiskey and
use In doses Of teas poonful to q table.
spoonful every four hours. Shake bot
tie well each time" Any druggist has
these Ingredients In stock or will
quickly get them from his wholesale
house. The Concentrated Pine is q
special pine product and comes only
IN half ounce Walls each enclosed in an
air tight case: But be sure It is labeled
Concentrated" This formula cured
hundreds here last winter.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-01-28
HORTICULTURAL Society.


Fargo-The annual meeting Of the
North Dakota Horticultural society wa
held at the operahouse and the follow.
ing officers were elected:
President-Prof. G. B. Waldron.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES - Prof. o. O.
Churchill.
The reports Of officers were read and
were very encouraging, showing a good
increase in membership during the past
year.
The most important feature of the
meeting was the decision to hold SEES
sion next summer during the North
Dakota state fair in Fargo. They also
decided to have their next annual
meeting in January. They will meet
ct the same time as the Tri-State con-
vention but will be practically inde-
pendent Of that organization.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-01-28
The Ruling Passion.

An old Irish woman. in describing a
gone but not forgotten" said: mike
was the foine man entoirely and he'd
be living now, If it wasn't for the
drink He had dog and sure that
haste would bring him home from the
saloon whin he was SO blind wild
liquor he couldn't see a shtep before
him. And whin he died-'tis the truth
I'm shpaking-his ghost walked at
night, both back and foorth, betune
the saloon and his house-and bedad
twas so dhrunk his dog knew him!"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-01-28
Nav Vote on Termination Plan.

way vVeo OFT VUISHIo8I0H FIdn.
Grand Forks.-Residents Of this town
will have an early chance to say wheth-
er or not they want the commission
plan Of city government Il the wishes
Of some members of the committee in
charge of the work of circulating and
presenting the petitions are carried out
The plan advanced by these members
is to ask for special meeting Of the
city council, present the petitions and
ask that the election to be held on
Feb. IA, in connection with the second
election required on the special bond
issue. The members Of the committee
in favor Of this method OF procedure
argue that in this way the matter Of
expense for an Election on the COM
mission plan would be eliminated.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-01-28
BIG DITCH LEGAL,
Mouse River Drain Can Now Be Com.
pleted.

mouse River Drain Can Now Be Com.
pleted.
Bismarck.-The supreme court re.
versed the decision of Judge Templetor
sitting by request in McHenry count,
district court, in a matter of the in.
junction placed upon the drainage
commission of McHenry and Bottinear
counties restraining them from con.
structing drainage canal which would
extend IA miles into Canadian terri.
tory.
The case was taken to the district
court and verdict given for the plain.
tiff and it was this verdict the supreme
court reversed this afternoon
The drainage canal runs from the
northern part of McHenry county and
the entire length Of Bottineau count,
and IA miles into Canada. The lowe,
court held that it was unlawful for the
commission to spend money raised by
taxation in a foreign country, but the
supreme court holds that under GER
tain conditions which existed in the
present case the contention Of the
lower court was not right.
The decision means that the work
on the construction Of the one hun
dred and twenty-five thousand dollar
canal will be started in the spring
and reclaim $4,000 acres Of fine mead
ow land which is entirely useless at
the present time. Arrangements have
been made with Canadian govern
ment for the proper outlet for the wa
ters. The decision is as follows:
Improving water course after II
passes beyond the drainage district for
IL or IA miles into a foreign territory
for the purpose of making an improve
ment Of the water course in this state
eficacious, is not an unreasonable ex-
ercise Of the power Of securing an out
let for drain purposes"