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Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-08-21
An Epicure heats We.ton's best Time

An Epicure Beats Weston's best Time.
In a certain part Of this citv lives a
gentleman rather noted for his aldern,anic
proportions. On Thursday night he had
very acceptable present, in the shape Of
brace uf nice, young and tender prairie
chickens. We shall not attempt to tell
where he got them. because such things
now, under the law Of the State, are
sacred secrets. But he got them and he
carried them home, chuckling to himself
over the delicious fry he would have in
the morning. ITO him that hath shall lie
given," although he is already possessed
Of corporosity that suggests plentitude
of good things, he is continually adding
to them and also to his rotundity of fOlm,
in manner highly encouraging to the
butcher, the baker and the grocer.
He tied the necks of the chickens to
gether, and not possessing refrigerato,
hung them on nail in shed attached
to his dwelling. where it was cOoler than
in the house, but which shed has no door.
Then he went to bed and had his usual
siege with the nightmare, and awoke III
the morning long before his wife had
performed her usual grateful task of split.
ting the morning kiodling and building
the kitchen fire. While lie lay in blissful
contemplation Of the fried prairie chicken
which was soon to 'gloat DER Ills palate
and inspire his SOUL" lie heard a sus
picious noise in the woodshed. It was
an unmistakable sound Of depredation-a
warming of skullduggery in progress in
the shed, and the fearful thought sug.
pested itself that his dead chickens might
be getting into serious trouble. The
thought was anguish and he sprang from
bed, rushed through the back door, and
entered the she'd. 9''
As he did so black dog, with the
fatcd chickens in his mouth, sprsng out
Of the side door of the shed, amt he in
stantly gave chase and yelled. The dog
ran around the house and our epicure ran
after him. He had on his sleeping hsr-
ness, which of course was not very VOL
luminous in detail The nclghbors heard
his cry of alarm aud were attacted to the
windows Just in time to see the novel
chase. They say the tail IF the dog
whiskcd around the corner of the house
about two feet in advance of the other
tail, which WAS gallantly IN pursuit. The
dog Thought there was not only chance
for chickens, but also an opportunity for
fun. and went on keen run round and
round the house, rever breaking lope,
nor swerving from the track, and in his
wake streamed the narrative Of white
garment that had evidently bt'en decapl-
tated at the wrong end, OF had shrunk in
a quarter VIII, re there was no pressing
necessity for 1t 10 shrink at all Round
and round the house the pair IT psrra :.
tives waved IN toe bre, re. It was 40 In
tercsting ,ace tn the neighbOring spccta>
tors. They didn't have time t" &C, away
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-08-21

from the windows where they had con.
gregated, and they couldn't have kept
from laughing If they had been at the
funeral of their mothers>in low, and they
rent the sir with their cheers, and their
encouragement to the racers. -..
At the third round, and ,before the
first heat was over, the biped changed his
tactics, turned suddenly in his path, and
ran towards the dog, who was coming in
his first direction from the opposite side
Of the house. At the corner they met.
There is conclusive evidence that thev
met. for the dog, alarmed at the change Of
tactics. darted between the legs Of the
man, dropped the chickens and with y
yelp went over tho fence, a. he would
have done long before ii he hadn't been a
dog who likes his fun early in the morn
ing. But the man, o where was he? We
have it upon good authority that he was
there-right at the very point where the
dog and he met He was considerably
there. His legs had gone from under
him when the dog came in contact with
them, and ne was doubled up on the path.
way. His single garment was rather
supcrfuous, and-well it looked about as
large as handkerchief There was no
Disgusting the conditlon.of the unfortu
nate man. In fact there was not as much
disgnise about his appearance as the
costumes Of society demand, and when he
gathered himself up with his precious
chickens and disappeared into the house,
the neighbOrs gave vent ~ their feelings
in way that threatened to arouse the
whole citv. But the champion foot racer
had his fried chickens for breakfast, all
the samc.-Sionx City Journal.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-08-21

No. !. Grass: The meadows will cut 2
tons Of hay. The remainder Of the Sec
tion is good pasture. Water: The water
in the sand is ) feet deep and good. Sec
ton: adapted for general farming pur
poses ..s-
All Of - 14O s.
Surface: gentle rolling prairie, Soil:
black loan, 1S inches deep, clay subsoil.
No. /. Grass: the meadows will cut
ton per acre. The remainder of the sec
ton is covered with an average growth or
prairie grass, Section: adapted to rails
ing wheat. 49, ,.,
N15 35 140 IS
Surface: gentle rolling prairie, slipping
south, Soil: black loam 20 inches Geep.
with clay subsoil No. l. Grass: Of gooo
growth and quality for grazing. Section:
adapted for raising wheat. The 10th Sid
ing is on this section.
The above 81 sections would make 4
handsome large farm, being excellent
land. Must be sold in one lot.
SW4 ofNW4 s sW4 10 1873 g.
Surface: The upland is so feet above the
james River, and Is gently rolling, the
bottom land slops to the river. Soil: 4
dark sandy loan Is to 20 inches deep in
the valley. Sub-soil: clay. Timber: Elm
and Box Elder, 30 cords on the north
west quarter, Water: James, River 50 to
IS feet wide, good water. Stone on face
of the bluff Section we'll adapted to
general tarming. ,~r3.t
8 All Of, -. ..... l3 142 s.
On special good terms to actual settlers.
9 NEl1 7 1888 ss
, d. Surface: unslulsting. Soil dark loanl,
l8,inches deep. with few stones. Sub
soil: clay NaWsrpus snail meadows with
good grass for hay. y.
TO- Eli, NJ Ell - IA .37 IS
80 ~ timber, 900 cords Of Elm aud
Box Eil3s Also some Oak. so acres Of
good breaking, level aud high. Good
water power IA feet fall. 30 rods from
mouth II Beayer Greek .....
The above-Hsds sih be sold IN Who'll,
or in part; ana is aSetser bargain than
homestead or pre- e1peph - government
land, ss the purchass will NOT have 70
live on his land to maihtain his title.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-08-21
A Hint to Troe Planters.
Editor jamestown ALERT

LUIV&JI O6luCSSOWu 0AnnI
notice quite number of your citizens
have commenced to p'aat trees about their
homes and along the principal streets. I
learn also from Mr.. Klaus that he, in con
nection with tn railroad company, pro-
posing to lay out wide streets, running
east and west, with three rows Of trees,
two on the side and one in the centre.
This is move in the right direction.
Nothing will add more to the appearance Of
jamestown than general system of tree
planting in the outset. If you get your
streets lined with the shade trees Of the
right kind your town will become IN a
few years place that will attract new
comers of means and of the right kind to
build up things in most substantial
manner.
AS an old pioneer in this business l
take 9he liberty to suggest good deal of
care in regard to kinds. About St. Paul
and Minneapolis nearly al Of our best
planters are going ID for the White Elm.
If this will do with you'it will become
great favorite. Your people, however,
will have to try various kinds at first, und
then take to the best. 1t is better not TO
have more than one kind on the same
street if you wish for general arboral
show in after years.
Some Of your citizens have boxed up
their trees. This is not good plan. In
time they will get rubbed little and
then they arc sure to break during soma
heavy gale Shorten the tops and let
them take their chances.
Yours, &c., l.. NJ. FORD.
jamestown, August 10th.
The above is from man who has long
been looked up to as The pioneer in the
tree business in Minnesota, and v no un.
loubtedly knows as much about tree.
"logy as any in the Northwest. and our
readers will find his hints Of value
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-08-21
From Our Re4alar Correspondent.
HELENA, NJ. r., August s. 1879.

HELENA, NJ. T., August 5. 1879.
1t is worthy OF notice that, though
Helena has many wealthy men, nearly
every one of her we'll to do and prominent
ci'izens began at the very bottom round
If the ladder of fortune on his early ar.
rival in Montana. Many there were that
came here With but money enough to paw
weeks board, who, nothing daunted by
hardships, with pluck and determine
tion to succeed, gained the pinnacle that
all men strive for. A few days ago Capt.
Fisk, the editor of the Helena Herald, in
modest way related to me some of his
earlier experience. He arrived here in
Montana's infancy. Fresh from home
in the East and accustomed to every
luxury, he was obliged to undergo the
rough life Of half civilized mining town
Finding no employment. that he hoped
for, but not discouraged, he accepted any
work that he could get. He first went to
carpentering, and took his first lesson in
shingling. With strong heart and a
determination to win he, fought his way
up, scornlng no method to gain an honest
living, till now be stands as model to
many that might, with his pluck, gain
what he has gained. Captain Fisk with
his brother now owns the Dailv and
Weekly Herald. The paper is the best
in the Territory, and such an one that a
city fvc times as large as Helena might
he proud to call her own. Its circulati"s
.e,ckes every town aud miaing camp ir
the Tertiary, vhle the pages, filled with
advertisements, are enough /" make Il hvss
fortunate editor 3~vioas: There is also
su amusing SIDE to the mighty cit 1rts that
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-08-21

5S1s la9 ~
Surface: rolling, slopes south. Soil :.
dark loan. Is to 80 inches deep Snbsoll:
sand and clay. Rates: l.. Good quantity
water in drain.
E1s Z l'S ~
Surface: gently rolling, slopes east
Soil: dark loan, Is to "a inches deep.
Subsoil: sard and clay. Rates. No. l.
and ~.
/ mile from 18th siding.
6 All Of 20 14V %
Surface: gentle rolling prairie. Soil:
black loan, Is inches deep, clay sno soil.
No. |. Grass: The meadows will cut *
tons per acre Of hay, the remainder Of the
section is good pasture. Section: adapted
for wheat raising. ..-....
All Of rs 14O s.
Surface: gentle rolling prairie. Soil:
black loan Is inches deep, clay Su5so''.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-08-21
No. Description. 5. In. i.

1NEl4 and E y "fNW 4 25 III "a
Lying IN the james River Valley, six
miles due North OF jamestown. THIS is
one Of the finest pieces OF land in this
vicinity; all level Wood and water on
it, (the James River running through it,
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-08-21

The above. hapds viii be sold IN ~hoh
or in part; ana is a6efhz bargain than
homestead or pre- e1peiph - government
land, ss the purchassf WI mol have 'e
live on his land to n,asltain his title.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-04
A COMPETITIVE DRILL.

Last night at the Armory Hall the members
of Company @. Hester Rifles. Second Regiment
IL N. A. Capt Charles Donnand command
ing had an individual competitive drill
for gold medal offered by Capt. Donnaud
Capt. Atwood Violet, Of the Burke Rifles, and
Cart. Manuel Reyes and Lieut.. Il. Hourbriet
OF the Meyer Rifles, acting as judges.
The men Of the Hester Rifles drilled with the
precision OF veterans and the judges had q very
a flcult task iii awarding the medal.
After the men had drilled for fully an hour
the contest dwindled down to Sergeant Hole,
Privates ShRnks. and O'Donald and Marker
well, Sergeant Hole and Private Bhanke
deserving special mention for their pro-
ficiency In drill. ODoDald dropped out
out on D mistake In .Rast on Arms =
followed quickly by Sergeant HOLE In the rear
rank firing. leaving Private shanks and
Private shanks finally. tripned up on the re-
cover from rear rank left oblidue and Marker
Bartlette was awarded the medal as the best
drilled man.
The medal II beautiful piece Of workman
ship, made In the shapeofia Maltese cross. with
the Inscription. For best drilled man." on one
SIDE and From Capt. Donnaud" on the other.
After the drill Private Henry Schwartz was
presented with magnificent silver medal. by
Leutenants Henrahan and Killeher, for his
prompt attendance at drills. he not having
mlssed one drill during the last quarter.
Major Pickles. of the Second Regiment, after
refreshments. which they did with will.
flciency In drill attained BY the members Of this
nand
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-04
THE INvEsTIGATTNaco COMMITTED

The investigating committee resumed Its
work yesterday morning.
Mr.. j. M. Seixas was first placed on the stand,
| and testified as to the many rumors prevalent.
but knew nothing personally Of any Of the sub
| jees under Investigation.
Mr.. Maurice Abrams was next called. Test
| fed that he knew nothing about, members 81
the Convention specializing. In bonds Had
made no purchase OF bonds for o delegate. ana
was astonished TO see that ne had been accred, %,
ted By witness with statement III snas ne "a "a
| knew nothing OF fund to be used iOr 1nfuenc,
| Ing members, except through street rumor. and
| ii response to the inquiry - 70 how he knew
| that he was the person accred1ted with the
statement. he said he had seen 1t In the morn
Mr.. Blanchard called attention to the fact That
| the publication OF the. name OF Mr.. Abrams
was violation OF the obligation Oh secrecy re-
which he was admitted to the proceedings Of
| The Convention, and he moved that the reporter
Of the Times be excluded from further meetings
Consid erable discussion Of the resolution
followed.
clusion apply only to the individual who had
violated hs obigaton and P9t 70 the pape s
| the matter and still others expressed the Optn-
course should BE- persued toward all the re-
II was finally decided to POSTPONE action until
the evening session. to give the Times an oppor-
tunity to explain through ttS evening Issue the
circumstances which led to the publication OF
the name.
Col. Lott, to show the effect of the publication.
called Mr.. Thos. McIntyre Sergeant ct. Arms Of
the Convention, to the chair. He testified that
while looking for Mr.. Abrams. he had seen him
called by another broker and the two had con
connection with tho publication "a the Times
The committee adjourned to $50 y. m.
At the appointed hour the committee reas
sembled and Immediately resumed considers
tion Of Mr. Blanehards resolution, and after
some discussion 1t was decided to accept Mr..
Caffrey's suggestion and to exclude the reporter
who had violated the obligation. the resolution
to apply to 10 other reporter Of the paper.
The following named witnesses were then
called and examined In the order named:
Messrs. Herman Roehl, John Grayer. J. s.
fined to D recital OF rumors and reports, none
Of the witnesses having any personal knowi-
edge of the subject of inquiry. Mr. Grayer was
the only one who could place man who had
stated that there was q fund to be- used In the
Convention. and gave the committee the name
OF the gentleman.
The committee adjourned to meet again
Saturday morning at o'clock.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-04
"a SUGGESTION
To Raise Funds for the Lee Monu-
ument,

To Raise Funds for the Lee Monu-
ument.
There Is probably nothing that our people
have more at heart than the erection of the
monument which ID intended to perpetuate the
memory Of the great. the gallant. the virtuous
soldier and statesman, Robert e. Lee. and hence
the sooner the monument on Lee Place, which
is In fair way Of construction, is completed. the
sooner will all who venerate the character Of
the departed chieftain of the Lost Cause be graf
ifad.
1t Ia suggested therefore. that all our mill
tary organizations combine to give grand fes-
tival. in order to raise additional funds to bring
the monument to an early completion-the fes-
ttval to take place at such q time as may be
deemed most appropriate and convenient.
No class of men better than our citizen-sOl-
dlery could be more fttinRly selected to pre-
pare and give such an entertainment, to which
the entire community would lend Its aid. mate
rial and otherwise. The mere participation Of
all our militia and independent military bodies,
fully uniformed and equipped. at this enter
tainment would Of Itself be a grand attraction.
which might be improved by military exercises.
competitive drills. etc. The entertainment
might have two objects, therefore-the raising
Of means to build the monument. and to pro-
woke emulation among our soldiers. What do
the soldiers think Of II?
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-04
THE FOURTH.
How It Will be Celebrated by the
New Orleans Boys.

How IT Will be Celebrated by the
New Orleans Boys.
EXCURSION or THE coNTINENrALs.
very pleasant manner Of celebrating the
Fourth Of July will be to join the Continentals
In their picnic and excursion to-day. They
have made arrangements with tha<lne and
eommodious steamboat Henry Frank to convey
the excursionists to the Oakland Grove. near
bonneville, twenty miles above the city. where
there are splendid opportunities for the enjoy
ment Of picnics. The Henry Frank leaves
Canal street ut O'Clock In the morning and In
the evening Stopping both on the up and down
trip at jackson street ana Carfolton.
THE CLERKS PICNIC.
AT the Fair Grounds there takes place to-day
the tenth annual picnic. ball and pyrotechnical
exhibition OF the Clerks Benevolent Associa.
tion. There will DO races. dancing. all kinds 81
games and amusements. and tho fireworks will
no doubt attract large number OF people to
the grounds.
THE WASHINGTON ARTILLERY EXCURSION.
This popular command will pass the Fourth
Of July ct Biloxi. and celebrate the day with all
OF the day will be q grand yacht race between
boats Of the first, second. third and fourth
cn 81
which start from the depot at TAB q. m.
THE TUB RACE.
The st. John Rowing Club announce grand
and imposing tub race to take place this even
ing In the New canal. near their oat-house
The clipper built craft Reputation" ant
"Bloated Bondholder" will contest for the prize
a'tcostly" leather medal to be won three sue
0essiye years before becoming private property
THE L. F. A. IN MOBILE.
The field officers and staff Of the Louisiana
Field Artillery. COL John alynn, Jr.. Majol
Scott, Quartermaster Denegre and severa
members Of the artillery left fer Mobile yester
day evening to engage In a rife contest will
fhe Mobile teams. The shooting takes plac,
to-day. "
THE GERMAN BATTALION.
This command will celebrate the Fourth by
rifle match. for which grand preparations have
been made.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-04

Tumey. vice chief: q. Pabst. chaplain; ,: B.
Dunlap. treasurer; j.. seicshnaydre ,regorder
]. j. Culligap financial recorder; 3. g. Noe-
earatb. marshal: J. j. Burns, assistant mar
slal: ri. 4. Thilberger. sentinel; I'd. Maher,
guard.
Being one Of the most popular organizations
of it's kind la the city, the eneampment Is doing
good work in the chuse OF tempera nce. 10 in a
receiving large aeeessions to It's ranks.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-04
FROM MONTGOMERY.

The New Orleans Gun Club is Roy.
ally Received and Wins Laurels.
We are indebted to Capt. =. L. Ranett for the
following news from our friends at Montgom-
cry. Ala:
To the Editor OF the Dem ocrat:
MONTGOMERY. ALA, July 8. 1879.
The New Orleans Gun Club team met with a
in Montgomery. where they arrived yesterday.
In the first bird match Messrs Cousin, Buck
ley and Manning won three prizes; Ia the sec
There were two ties in the second and third
class. which will be shot for on Friday. The
glass ball contest is progressing.
Our boys are delighted with the reception
given them BY their Montgomery friends. and
have never experienced such princely hospi-
tally. T.. u. Il.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-04
THE NEW CANAL CASE.

In the case Of the State vs.. the succession OF
Gen. Richard Taylor. lessee Of the New canal
and Shell road, wherein forfeiture Of contract Is
alleged. and curator ad hoe prayed for to rep
resent the minor, Myrtle Taylor. Judge Rogers,
of the Fifth District Court yesterday refused
be proven that defendants have right SO to do.
The case was continued to Saturday next
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-04
CRESCENT ENcAMPMENT, K. 0. T

Last night, with the usual ceremonies of the
order. the officers elect Of Crescent Encamp-
nent Knights OF Temperance. were duly in
stalled.
The following are tho names Of the officers
who we're elected To serve during the ensuing
tarm: John Il. Todd. worthy chief: James
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-04
Run Over.

At 6 o'clock last evening girl named Mary
Geesler was run over at the corner of General
TAYLOR end 81, Magazine streets, BY man On
the horse. Peter Kientz. was arrested but re-
leased, as the parents Of the child declined to
prosecute.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-04
WEATHER BULLETIN.

WAR DEPARTMENT, I
Signal Service. United States Army.
Daily meteorological record for the eight hours
ending at 1O:O8 .. m. Thursday. July 3.
Observations taken at the same moment Of
@T%5 ffma af all statf0nR
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-04

A new way Of suicide Is reported in the
Caucasus: A Russian peasant poured kero-
sene over himself, then lit match and set
himself On tire. he biazed like a torch.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-04

Having numerous agencies from leading
manufacturers OF the North and West, and do
Ing all our business exclusively on commission,
purchasers will always obtain the benefit of re-
duction in prices made by the houses we repre-
sent. and all machinery will be sold at manu-
factHrers' prices.
:, The largest stock and variety of machinery in
houses and stores in New Orleans stedman Il
Co.'s Steam Engine Boilers. Saw Mills, Cotton
Presses, Newell Cotton Screws. Draining Ma
Steam Pumps and machinery Of all kinds.
Victor Sugar Mills Cooks Evaporators, Lou
sisville Sugar Mills. Straub's Queen Of the South
Corn Mills. Ames's Portable Engines, Sugar
Kettles, Knowes's Steam Pumps. Eagle Cotton
Gins. Brookss Cotton Presses. Ingersoll
Cotton Presses or Planters Cotton Press
Harris Cotton Presses. Hay Presses, Saws
of all kinds, Gas Pipe Wood Working Maehin-
cry Betting hhingte Machines. Steam Gauges,
Mowers and Reapers. and
PLANTATION AND SAW MILL MACHINERY
Of oil kinds. at lowest cash prices. Send for de-
scriptiVe circulars.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-04

Washburn carefully preserves all negatives.
and copies may be procured as far back as
twenty years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-04

Mr. Clemenceau, the able leader of the Elk
IRENE Left in the Chamber of Deputies, mar.
ried an American Gil |, Miss Lizzie Brooks
Mr.. Clemenceau speaks English perfectly,
and knows more about American politics than
great many Americans.