Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 12, 1893, Page 7

BILL NYE AT HIS OLD HOME The Humorist Returns to the Soomes of His Barly Oonquests, BEGINNING OF ANOTABLE LITERARY CAREER HMow Nyo v Toslde o Com as Married With 875 In His ket -111s Private Fortune nunes With Friends of Long Ago. Lanastie, Wyo.,, Feb. 8 —[Correspondence of Tur Brr.]—~Bill yye was welcomed by a packed house at Maennerhor hall last night, and convulsed the audience by his droll say- | ings, Th was one of more than ordinary inter 1 the home- | coming of one of the Laramie “boys" who had achieved fame and fortune. Cowboys from the plains; aristocratic scions of noble | English houses who are ranching here; pion- | eers of the pulmy days of Laramie's infan when the rope and revolver wes necessary part of every horseman’s outfit; gray headed prospectors who never lose faith in striking ftrich, though th sun is neariy set gathered 1o seo th n whom they used chum with in a atronizing way and who read Nye's funny articles 1 | the Boomerang with an air of apology for not employing the time in the } consideration of more serious things. They | wanted to see what sort of a man this was whom the outside world honored and made rich for the same qualitics that they had considered weak and effeminate. The Nye of today had expanded He had brushed | against the bright minds of the ereat cities, and he scin‘illated from the friction. Hero was not the pard they had known in the 70's He was still of them, yet beyond them. But they loyelly cheered him to the echo, ped his” hand with a grip of steel; and one of his old cronies, a famous broncho buster from Dirty Woman's Creck, insisted on his accept- ing a cayuse for old times' sake, and had the apimal led around to the stage entrance, Then several aged mongrels were delivered o the hall janitor, in the hope Nye's long-lost and much-lamer.ted dog Entymoiogy might be found among them. One brilliant moonlight night Entymology had started | toward the Centennial valley, be: quet of tin cans and the ble zens. The dog h repossession is said to be Nyc's chief aim in life. But to return to our mutton One day in the month of May, 1870, Judge Blain droppe H. Hayford, | editor of the [ inel. The jud ad in tow an g dreamy-eyec oung mun whom ne introduced as William , & young attorney who was seeking his fortunc in the west and who was in great need of some position that would insure him three meals 1a place in sleep. Tho thought tha do rk on the Sentin deacon saw no pressing demand fc ing the mental pabulum of the reade dally, butnevertheless he took the young wderfoot under his fatherly care and told Nye that he could do whatevey his fancy dictated In return for his board | and lodging. Nyo n those | days was in contemplative | mood, a nabit which still clings to him, and | he contemplated with such success that ho had little time for any great amount reportorial work. He' driftea about th town, was never known to be otherwise than | good-humored, and made many friend among whom was Colonel Bill Reot, an unique character still residing in Larami and who worked with Nye in originating many of the sketches which brought fame to the latter. Nye's first newspaper ske which were furnished the Sentinel. st deep path it was not until later he deyel his humorous ta At Deacon Hayford’s hospitable house William Nye met his fate. A pretty and vivacious music teacher, Miss Fannie Smith was visiting Mrs. Hayford and Nye fell de: veratoly in love with the young lady. For- tunately for him it was a mutual case of 1ovo at first sight, and on the 7th of March, 1877, Bishop Spalding performed the cere- mony which made William the happiest man in Laramie, and established him as a useful citizen. The day was also the anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hayford’s marriage, and i royal wedding was given the young couple at tho Hayford residence. The” available cash assots of Nyo and his wife consisted of §75, and on this sum they began a happy married life across which uo shadow has ever « ome. In 1884 several friends of Mr. Nye formed a stock company, purchased a newspape outfit and placed him in_editorial charge. ‘Thus was the famous daily Laramie Boom- erang ushered into existence. It has been claimed that the paper was named after a favorite mule of but this is one of the numerous fascinating myths that Wil- lism was wont to regale the public wi The writer surmises tha riamed the Boome: > that the onterprise must ine upon the enthus limited field as Laramie then w The Boomerang was a republican paper, and such was its political pull that Nye was made a justice of the peace and a master of the lively little city. Through his writings in the Boomerang, Nye's talents b came known to the outside world. He extensively copi and when a ne; affection made necessary a change of climate he resigned his various ‘positions in Laramie and found lucrative employment in the east How much money Bill 'Nye is worth no one knows, unless it is his ‘wife, who looks after his investments. He has said to Lara- mio fricnds that when he had accumulated $50,000 he should retire from public life and rest the remainder of his days. As, howev he is only about 43 y old, und his dr: ing powers are c nly not waning, it is probable that he will retige with not less than £100,000. Among the many mementoes left by Nyo in Laramie is the following from an aut graph album: s of the citi rned. but h ct tic promoters in’ such a o that you went I that you have canie. this short sketch of A r in Laramie | f his humoristic in his replics to a series of forty printed questions found inan album unearthed at the residence of Judge Hey ford, und which are denominated mental photographs. Answers are in Nye's wo known and plainhandwriting, signed Edgar | Wilson Nye, and dated Kebruary, 1879, Hero they are What is your favorite Flower! Wells & N Chrisn in natur In concluding embryotic carc ter evidence be shown than lor? man’s. Sorrel he trick mule in the circus. Hour in the day? think sunrise is From what 1 can learn T y favorite hour, The strawberry and Baked beans Gem!? © of diamonds, Style of beauty? The plump style Names, male and female? Smith Painters? hael Angelo and Connard Musicians! The Bull Brothers: Ole and Sitting. . Picce of sculpture? The going in swimming Poet? John Franklyn Pierce. Poetess! Sweet singer of Michigan. Prose authors? Mark Twain and the com missioner of patents Character in romunce? In history | hatchet, Book to take up for an hourt pass book. What book (not religious) would you part with last! My pocketbook What epoch would you choose to have lived in? 'The sweet pretty soon Where would you like to livet shelf. What is your favorite amusement? dreamy waltz Occupation! Dispensing justice at reduced rates. What trait of character do you most ad- mire in mant Extreme truthfulness. In women! Warm feet. Most detest in each? Procrastination. 1f not yourself, who would you rather bet Yours truly What is your idea of happinesst Short space between meals. Of miseryt An uctive and ambitious corn. What Is your bete noiri Don't know what ut&euuguh.' T " ‘our dream! become good instead of haudsome. k slave John Gilpin G. Washiugton and his little | My grocer's On the top The | of his vopular lecture I'HE OMAHA for the beer. Your distinguishing ¢ Truthfulness and wonderful b Of your better half? to building fires What is the sublimest passion of which Human nature is capable? The passion that actuates the maternal slipper. What the sweetest words in orld? words printed on candy acteristics? wuty A strong repugnance the | mot ‘The saddest words? Please remit What is your aim in life? To be man when T grow uy Your motto? Never tell a lle. FRORGE SCALES, - - THE MISSION, a great Explained ny Dean Gardner Butler. The mission to be held in Trinity cathedral beginning Kebraary 23, is an enterpriso of nsiderable impor It has been char- | cteristic of the Christian church to provide | these fonal seasons of special religious | effort. In much the same are brought about in art, lite or even business, revi Lectures by Dr. way ature, scien als in religion are, or ought to be, accomplished in any community. | and_effect are 1 factors The atural in religion is only an accompaniment to natural just as in_agriculture the wonder of harvest comes after the soil has bean pre- and the seed sown. Special and con- tinued 't along the lines of moral and spiritual endeavor must result in moral and spiritual improvement. This isa revival this is what is sought for in a mission It is a sending of m and spiritual help to such as re prepared to i ceive it. Using the quaint lan- guage of the Old Testament, is breaking up of fallow ground; it is the con- viction of sin; it is the awakening of man to his true destiny; it is the fixing of character. It is of great importance to this community, whether Christian or not, that righteousness should be established, and we call upon the community large to welcome this united effort_on the part of the Episcopal church in this city, as a contribution toward the de- ired end It is expected that every possible human means will bo utilized in making the mission attractive and inspiring. Every one will be cordally weleomed by a | committee on hospitality. ~ A large foree o ushers selected from various parts of the city will be in attendance. The singin beled by a large chorus of men unde leadership of an ished musician tly the preachi fon will be by a man of rare gifts and eloqus Cropsy began his w c parish of Old Trinity, New York, ministering among the people who worshiped Paul'schurch, Broadway. From there he went to Rochester and built up one of the lar and most flourishing parishes in that pros- perous We bespeak for our mission the interest and good wishes of al pathy and prayers of all who call themselves Christians,” C. H. GARDNER, svivals | in it Congregational Organ Fund Benefits, Rev. S. Wright Butler, at the request of | the ladies of the St. Mary's Avenue Congre- gational church. has consented to give two | , one on k y even- | and_ the other on Friday | , March 8. These lectures are two | iven by Dr. Butler in the east, rted unbounded enthusiasm | vived the highest commendations of the press, The one to be first iven on the Kuropean Plani” the other, “My Memories of Many Lands.” Both lectu are to be given at the church in the inte of the organ fund. Dr. Butler is the worthy successor Willard Scott and is possessed of gr quence, which, combined with a natural vein of humor and remarkable powers of de- scription, renders him a most entertaining and instructive speaker. During Dr. But- ler's brief residence in Oma s made hosts of friends outside of his church; who, as well as those.of his own parish, will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing theso lectures ing, February 1 entitled “Lifo Chureh Notices, Dr. Duryea will preach this morning the final sermon in his series of discourses on rotribution, His subject will be ““Dives and arus.” Mission services will be held today at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Twentieth and Ohio streets. Bishop Worthington will officiate in the morning and Dr. Dougherty of Brownell hall in the evening. Rey. Frank Crane will deliver a_discourse Lincoln” at the First Meth- piscopal church this evening. — e Dr. Gluck treats catarrh, Barker block. S MAN'S HUMANITY. Review of the Work of the ¢ ganizations, Rescue hall is visited by good, bad and indifferent. Some come for the lo: fishes. Christ was followed by ma aritable Or- ants who go to ollowed by many for kindness which the " the hands of Christ ay_open their hearts to reccive the gospel of Jesus. Sev- eral instances of this kind have occurred tho past five wee One man in particular seemed to be a hope- less case. Nothing made any impression on him until _twenty ays had gone by. Then the light bégan to dawn upon him and he showed signs of turning toward God. He fully yielded himself to Christ andisnow | one of the most earnest and promising con- verts in the meetings Men are not fed indiscriminately. This would pauperize many and encourage beg- ngand crime. A fundamental principle ning the work at Rescue hall is that person shall render a full equivalent what he recei Some do_this by money, but the majority by labor. The past *ks the managers have been unable to furnish work to all who applied for it, and friends of the work have helped out by pur- chasing complimentary meal tickets, which have relieved a great many hungry men. In addition to this a large quantity of soup is made, $0 that more than 100 men per day the past weel have been from hunger at | 4 total cost of about 1 cent for each man. sllowing is the report of the worlk for the k ending Friday o number of men taking m number of men taking sou Average number of men taking lo1ging. Total number lodgings for the week. Stul numbor meals.. attondance at noonday serviee attendance at evening servl 1y gifts of bedding, clothing, ete., have been received. The names of the donors have been withheld from publicati to the wishes of the majori nced of all such things. 20 | 80 134 | 038 | 420 | 840 | 40 200 | At the Wood Yurd. The Associated charity wood has been in great trouble for a few weeks past The wood which had been orde: did not come, A large number of married men wanted temporary cmployment and forty to sixty single men on a great many cold days wanted work to earn meals and lodging The managers of the yard have done all they | could to secure the wood and now have | three or four carloads on the track that will soon be placed in the yard. To meet this emergency the association bought out one of the pri wood yards of the city. This ed up in a few days. It is the purpose to open other inaustrial lines and by another winter to be much better prepare for the work. — Insurance Men Will Dine. The Omaha Underwriters' association is | making great preparations for the punual banquet next week. A number of prominent speakers have already been engaged to de- liver tho leading uddresses of the occasion, The underwriters are already distinguished for the success of their anoual banquets and if this one does not outdo all that have pre- ceded it, then the indications will have been misleading. LT ‘Winter Oholers A mild form of bowel complaint, popularly known as winter cholera, made its appear- | ance receutly at Faribault, Minn., and sev- | eral other places. No appréhension need be felt from 1t, as & few doses of Chamberlain's Colie, Cholera and Diarrhoa Remedy will effect a cure in every case. For sale by all druggists. ——— Dr. Gluok treats catarrh, Barker blook. | PILLSBURY'S "BEST"" HAS THE CALL | child in Omaha a loaf of bread | the line | Wilson | Picke U | lum, DAILY A FULL TRAIN OF FLOUR A Leading Omaha Jobbing House Receives Its Fourth Special Train Load. The Gally Bedecked Try Along ine-An for Omaha-—The Enorme sumption of This Bran n Attracted Crowds the Advertisement Near a_ half million pounds, or enough to give every man, woman and for ten days; such was the immense quantity of flour received yesterday by special train over the Rock Island “road for D. M. Steele & Co. Learning that this train was coming a representative of THE BEE accompa- | nied C, L. Coleman, from D. M. Steele | & and ) Hunt con- | tracting agent of the Rock Island, to Des Moines to meet it. The | n was composed of fifteen cars con- | taining nine thousand sacks of the world | famous *Pillsbury’s Best," and at nearly oV station on the way crowds of peo- ple who had heard of its coming were gathered to view the unusual sight. On each side of every car was stretched a white banner lettered in blue and red, “A full train of PILLSBURY'S BEST for D. M. Steel & Co., Omaha, Neb.” Advertisir matter was distributed from the train at each station along Co.’s FLOUR tr The train attracted as much attention, seemingly, as though it were freighted with gold, and well it might, for was not this the great sustainer of life which carried life and hope to starving Russia, and is not every American proud of the great Minneapolis mills, whose product is known and used in almost every part of the habitable globe? A more precious commodity than flour does not exist, and that it is an absolute sity where the king of metals is not is a statement that has become trite; and, judging from the demand for this particular brand, it scems to be more necessary to the housewives of this sec tion than all the other brands of flour on the market. It is needless to say that to its proven excellence and superiority is due the enormous demand for “Pillsbury’s Best," which exists in Omaha and vic inity, but this fact is wisely supplemented by the enterprise and push of D. M. Steel & Co. in making it known to every one within the vast territory for which they are exclusive agents. This is the fourth special train of Isbury’s Best” which this firm has received within the past year, exclusive of the other carload shipments received almost daily during the year. The full extent of its flour trade may be gathered from the fact t this train load is only | about a twenty days' supply. D. M. Stecle & Co. ave groc with whom trainload res dipts are getting quite common, and it is not to be wondered at if their other com- modities class with their flour, The *‘flour special"had the right of way yesterday over everything and arrived in the Bluffs shortly after 5 o'lock. After being photographed this morning it will be brought over near the Tenth street viaduet, where it will remain till Mon- day before being sent to D. M. Steele & Co.’s warerooms at Twelfth and Jones | streets. Much rivalry exists among contract- ing freight agents over the securing of these special “trains, and Mr. Hunter deserves’ credit for having secured this train for the Rock Island. wholesale Dr. Gluck treats catarrh, Barker blook. —_————— FRATERNAL HONORS. Omaha Guards' Reception to Thelr Lincoln Brethren. The Omaha guards gave a reception and ball in honor of their guests, the Lincoln Light infantry, last night, and it proved to be one of the most enjoyable affairs ever given under the auspices of the Omaha guards. The guests arrived at 6:40 p. m., and were met at the depot by a detachment of the guards who escorted them to the Murray hotel, where the entire command pnt up, By half past 8 the armory of the guards was crowded to its utmost capacity by in- vited guests, fully 200 couple being present As a sort of preface to the evening’s enter- tainment the Omaha guards, under command of Lieutenant Mulford, gave an exhibition drill. The new tactics were used, and the movements showed_that the command had been well drilled. The guards were loudly applauded for their excellent work. Then the Lincoln Light infantry, com- manded by Captain Campbell, occupled the floor for a'short time and drilled in a man- ner which surprised a great many of the Omaha people. The visiting gentlemen wore a neat un- dress uniform, the blouse being similar to the new one ordered for ofticers of the regu- lar army, and they all looked like perfoct soldis As for the g ds, they were at- tired in full dress uniforms with white belts and white erc belts. Dancing commenced shortly after 9 o'ciock and it was long_after taps had sounded at Fort Omaha when the last notes of the fourth extra dance died away and the guests sought their quarters at the Murra, The armory was tastefully decorated for the occasion and everything possible done by | the guards to make their guests feel fectly at home, and judging from the w of praise from the visitors the g svidently succeeded beyond thei rds ardsmen expecta- one of the young ladies present wore ming costumes, and as & rule they had dances on their curds than they could | g0 through with in u w The Lincoln Light infantry roster reads as follows: Captain Campbell, Lieutenant | Sergeants Gascoirgneiand Bostrom, Corporals Harrison, Covert, McLain Meyer; Privates Ferguson, Patton, 0'S Victor, Kind, Cohen, Cosgrave, Livering: house, Winger, Evans, Heflley, Jockel, Small, Butler, Clark, Wood, Plummer, Johuson, Moore, Camp. Among the guc ing: Captai Lieutenant Misses Lizzie inson, Hobbs, Willis, Chandler, Tur- Jone Wed, Hall, Holiday, Miss Keating' of Portland, Miss Wickham of Council Bluffs, Miss Morrison | of Fort Madison, Ia., Miss Parton and Miss | Kimball of Denver, and Colonel and Mrs. . Mr.and Mrs. Harry McCormick, orge W. Ames, Mr. and Mrs. Chase, UL S. A, and wif and Aunle Whitman, I Bowie, Norton, od. desire to say in Chamberlain's cure of throat and s 0., Nov. 29, 180 that I have great faith Cough Remedy for the lung troubles; also for croup.—E. W. McCol- There is good reason why Mr. McCol- | lum should have confidence in this remedy. It will cure a severe cold in less time than any other treatment. There is nothing that | will loosen and relieve a cold so quickly. It will not only cure croup, but if used as soon as the first symptoms appear it will prevent the attack. 50-cent bottles for sale by all druggists, m——— To Help the Aged, Washington City in Omaha is the title of | an exhibition to be given at the Lininger gallery next Friday evening for the benefit of the Nebraska Home for the Aged, Tt will be a lecture by Chaplain Diffenbacher, illus- trated by 150 stereopticon pictures, Con- gressman Bryan, writing of Mr, Diffen- bacher's leciure delivered in Washington, sa; he chaplain is a ready speaker, and his explanations and comments gave effect to tho views presentod. Those who feel an in- BEE | meet in SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1893—SIXTEE RE! The insurance companies have ordered a still deeper cut and from now on the slaughter on the balance of the clothing will be terrific at the MISHIT CLOTHING PARLORS 1809 Farnam Street. Fire never touched the overcoats, suits and furnishing goods--only smoke -only water-~while much of the clothing escaped altogether, and is sound as a dollar, but goes with the rest this weeks' slaughter: ' OVE $25.00 OVERCOATS now $12.00 §20.00 OVERCOATS now § 9.75 $16.00 OVERCOATS now $ 7. 50 $14.00 OVERCOATS now § 6.00 $12,00 OVERCOATS now ¢ 4.59 MAIL ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. Open from 8 A. M. Until erest Sus all must), fh the beauties of the National capital city, and in those illustri- ous personages whose llves aro so inter- woven with our country’s history, will find that the chaplain’s colltbtion has been made with rare Jullmnoni, and that his mvestiga- tions enable him to impart a groat deal of valuable information.” This entertainment, 1s for a deserving in- itution, and is worthy « liberal patronage. ckets are on sale at ‘Max Meyer's, Thomp- son & Belden's the Bell store at Dodge and Fifteenth streets; Smith's drug store at Twenty-fourth and Cuming streets and the gallery. i gl JUST A SAMPLE. Forty-Elght Cans of Milk Sent from Sweden. Mr. M. Melhus, o farmer and dafry- man living four miles northwest of the city, has gone into the busi- ness of handling condensed milk, but he is not anxious to let his neighbors know of the fact on account of the peculiar circumstances under which he finds nimself possessed of a stock of lacteal goods from Europe. Some time ago Mr. Melhas wrote to his native town in Sweden for a sample of condensed milk, as he thought of establishing a similar business here in Omaha and believed the process he had seen in_successful opcration | in Sweden was better than anything he had found in this country. He wrote to two different firms engaged in the creamery and condensed milk business and waited patiently for the arrival of the sample. He expected nothing more than a small can from each, but was surprised yes- terday to receive mnotice from the customs office that a case of condensed milk had ar- rived addressed to him. One of the firms to which he wrote sent him a case of forty- eight cans of its goods, and he now looks for about the sumegantity from the other firm. 1t is a very fine quality of milk, but tho size of the bill'is tho worst featura of the joke. el il OMAHA WANTS THEM. Mayor Bemis Asks for the Grand Army En- campment. The members of the Grand Army of the Republic in Omaha will seek to have the next annual encampment of the veterans held in this city, and are already moving in the matter, The state encambment will smont Wednesday and Thursday, and the delegates from this city will bear with them the following invitation from Mayor Bemis General Caleb. J. Dilworth, Department Commander Grand Army of the Republic Dear Sir—In the name of the city of Omaha I extend a cordial grecting to the members of the Grand Army of the Republic for the Department of Nebraska and invite the state encampment to hold its next session in our city. Iassure the members in advance that the city of Omahawill extend a hearty. welcome to the bravemen who so nobly de fended our glorious flag ju the hour of peril, and we will be more than glad to have them with us. The city shall be theirs, and nothing shall be left undene which could add aught to their enjoyment. Hoping that the eneampment will fix upon Omaha as the place f gy holding the next an- nual encampument, I rgmain, yours respec fully, Grono# P. BEwis, Mayor, s ool KICKING BANK, Objects to an Increased Assessment of Its Stook. The National Bank of Commerce does not propose to abide by the decision of the Board of County Commissioneps im assessing its stock, and in order terascertain by what right the board acted smvinjunction has been granted by Judge lovire, which will be argued next Saturdar morning. In the | meantime the county treasurer is restrained from collecting the tax. In its petition the bank alleges that the assessor of the Fourth ward listed the bank property at 39,343, but that while sitting as a board of equalization the commissioners raised the assessment to the sum of $30,- 404.20. The bank claims that in doing this the commissioners acted without authority and assessed an amount which was ex- cessive, SHCRT R Delaware's Whipplug Post, NEwOoAsTLE, Del., Feb. 11.—This morning in the jail yard four colored men each re- ceived 100 lashes for larceny. William Doz- sey, colored, for highway robbery stood one hour in the pillory and received fifty lashes. James F. Forman, also colored, stood one hour in the pillory for threatening to kill his wife, and will serve three years in fail. Thomas Kennedy, the ouly white victim, received 100 lashes, RCOATS. SUITS SUITS SUITS SUITS SUITS The following list gives an idea of now now now now now 10 P PANTS. PANTS PANTS PANTS PANTS PANT now now now now now now $5.50 $4.50 2,25 $3.25 $2.75 $2.50 'TONS MAIL ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. M THEY HEEDED THE WARNING ity Council Made Big Reductions in the Tax Levy. CUT IT DOWN ABOUT THIRTEEN PER CENT Two Mills Taken from the General Fand—One Each from Sinking, Hydrant and Park Funds—Saving Nearly $125,000. The veto power exercised by Mayor Bemis on the general levv ordinance which was passed by the council Tuesday evening has borne excellent fruit and saved to the tax- payers of the city nearly 25,000 in tax The council met afternoon to discuss the levy and agree upon the number of mills uired for each fund. Mayor Bem Treasurer Bolln and Comp- troller Olsen had been invited to attend the session, and they were present. All of the councilmen but McAndrews were present, They got right down to business, and the general fund was taken up. The firgt item was that of the mayor's office Mayor Bemis said that he thought the office could get along with $4.000, which was $1,000 less than the committee had estimated. Last year the expenditures amounted to §3,280.60, The sums allotted to the treasurer and the comptroller were slightly {ncreased over last year, and both of these officials said the amounts were as low as they could possibly be made. The clerk was given nearly more than last year because of additional help that will be required to furnish the councilmen with copies of general ordinances likely to be introduced. Mr. Groves asked for $9,500 and got 89,000, The amount for uncil was placed at $10,000, a de: from the amount of ast This went through without a murmur from any of them. The engineering department was allowed $25,000, as against $24,507.41 last year. When the amount intended for the Board of Public Works and the street comissioner was mentioned there was a show of oppo- sition. The amount was 39,150 against $41,- 074 last year. Mr. Munro contended that the sum was excessive, as there would not be near the amount of 'str opair work this s last, but the other members looked at it differently, and the amount was ullowed. Some Big Cuts, The Board of Health asked for $18,000 and received £10,000. Last year the board spent # %0. Mr. Howell and Mr. McLe advised the appropriation of the sum quested and urged the threatened visitation of chole Mayor Bemis thought that the board could get along with $10,000, and in of an emergency sufficient funds could be transferred from the general fund. Mr, Munro, Mr. Jacobson and Mr. Specht argued that if cholera ar.ived then would be the time to provide additional funds. Mr. Connell thought the legal department could pull through the year with §,500, being #00 less than the committee had recom- mended, and that sum was voted. An effort was made to reduce the sum for the buildin, and plumbing devartment $500, but it failed, and §12,500 was appropriated. For election expenses the committee had recommended §15,000, Mr. Hascall wanted it increased to $20,000. He anticipated that at least one special election would have to be held if tho charter amendments pass the legislature, as he understood it was tho in- tention to vote bonds to purchase an electric light plant and erect a new jail. The amount was finally placed at 811,000, The police department was allowed the limit of $100,000 without any contest and the same sum was given the fire department, In addition the commissioners had requested $25,000 for two new steamers and othe ances for the fire department. This sum was to be provided for in the general fund and lator be transferred to the department The treasurer's report showed that there was on hand $26,000, which rep ts the 10 per cent reserve thut has never 0 trans ferred to the comptroller. This sum can be used this year. Mr. Hartman was present, and he urged theappropriation of the 000, The water tower, which cost #,500, is not t be pald for until this year and it was purchased with that under standing. 'I'he two steamers were absolutely necessary, and he knew of nothing that could be 'done that would benefit the city fires had demonstrated the fact that the fire department was injured by the insufticient water pressure. The water company was not furnishing the pressure called for in its contract, and he believed that if it was necessary to purchase tho steamers that the sum thus expended should be deducted from the £70,000 due the company. The request for the extra $25,000 was denfed. Following is the resultof the discussion, compared with last year Serzeant-at-ar Board of Public W Board of Health. . Legal department S Building and plumbing dé- partment RTT Boiler inspector.. Gas inspector nse inspector, .. . intendent city iiaii Election expenses, ... Hospitals 3 « 1 89,180 1 10:000 9,600 Advertising Rontals City taxes City prison: Police court ..... Printing annuai Complling tax list Oty electrician . 2, e Then an effort was made to agree upon the sum in the general fund to be inciuded as miscellaneous. It was a flat Hascall concluded that the levy placed at 12 mills. A flood of disc: immediately turned loose. An amend was made to make the levy 11 mills, Mr, Elsasser said it was unnecessary to exceed 10 mills and he moved another amend- ment™ to that effect. At present th is Malance on hand of §74,000, and wi amounts received in fees from the dim: departments and the 10-mill le amount realized would be $286,000. 'T'h amendments were defeated, and the motion to make the levy for the gencral fund 12 mills (a cutof 2mills) was carrfed by the ing vote: Yeas—Specht, Bechel, M lo, “Steele, Parker, Wheeler, Pr Hascall—9; nays—Munro, Howell, Thomas, aunders, Bruner, Elsasser, Jacobson, Ed. % inking fund in ithe vetoed ordi- e callea for 8 mills. Treasurer Bolln 1t that the city could get along with 7 mills, and & majority of the councilmen took his word for it, alth r and Steel vigorously opposed reducing the amount After a'spirited contest the water hyd 1200 8,000 8,000 i 1959.80 100.00 s cut down from 415 mills t ame in for a very lengthy discussion. The original proposition was to make the lovy 8 mills and the Board of Edu- cation had asked for 8l mills. President Powell and Mr. Bubeock of the board wer present and ed the council to make the proposed Jevy and not reduce the amount, Mr. Munro and Mr. Elasser thougnt that 1 mill was plenty, and suggested that the board paid altogether too large sa Comptroller Olsen said that he had ained that it cost the taxpay one-fourth more per pupil th other cities of the same sizo. The proposi- tion to reduce .the levy to 1 mill was de- fe and it was placed at 3 mills, 'ho park fund was reduced 1 mill, the members holding that the parks are a ' lux- ury. The levy was placed at 2 mills, Upon recommendation of Mr. Connell the levy of the judgment fund was cut from 1y to 1 mill. When the total was ascertained it was found that instead of a levy of 50% mills the council had agreed to 44 mills, & reduction of 6% mills as compared with the ordinance vetoed by themayor. Following is The Levy by Funds, The school it did in General fund .. 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