Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-05-20
THE SITUATION TO-DAY.
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coNKLINa's PLANS.
| New York, May 2o-Ths situa-
ton in Washington and Albany = bnt
little changed from yesterday. CYnk-
ling is expected here at once, but
will keep away from Albany. He
says he is not begging the position
Of senator but would serve il elected
Senator Robertson announces his
intention TO remain ct Albany during
the remainder Of the session. The
advantage to the administration mon
Of having their leader in the senate,
with . thousand appointments in his
pocket, is evident.
A beautifully .rigged schooner
yacht, composed entirely of natural
flowers, was placed on Judge Rob
ertson's desk yesterday, a. testi.
monial from his old friends in New
York.
WILLARD WINS.
New York, May 20-1t was re-
ported at the Office Of the Northern
Pacific railroad yesterday, that : full
settlement of the difficulties between
the company and the Willard combi-
nation had been made. Willard will.
buy the stock of President Billings
and his friends, and consents to :
discontinuance of the suits brought
against the company relative to it,
recent issue Of 10000 shares of
common stock. In consideration of
these things Willard is given control.
A HARD HIT.
New York. May 20-The Execu-
tive Committee of the Independent
Republican Association, Of which
Horace White is member, has is- /
sued an address to the Legislature,
advising against the reelection Of
Senators Conkling and Plat, for rea-
sons, among others, that they are not
fit to be senators Of the United States.
DATE FOR FILLING THE VACANCIES.
Albany, May 2O.-The action Of
Gov. Cornell, notifying both
branches of the Legislature Of the
resignation Of the two Senators have
set at rest all doubts as to the day
for the election of their successors.
According to the revised statutes
the election most take place on the
second Tuesday after the Legislature
has received official notice. This
will be Tuesday, May 81.
KINDRED SUES BILLINGS.
Fargo, May 20.-W. A. Kindred
begins suits to-day in the District
Court against Frederick Billings,
President Of the North Pacific rail-
road, suing out writs of attachment
on all Of his large body Of lands held
in Cass and Richland counties.
Damages $2,5oo.
THE Army WORN.
Watertown, n. Y, May20.-The
army worm has made It's appear
ance, destroying all kinds Of vegeta-
tion. Rayages Of the worm extend
over the whole Of northern New
York.
GRANTS CONTRACT APPROVED.
Mexico, May 2O.-Grant's rail-
road contract was approved by tho
Chamber Of deputies with one slight
1t goes to the senate.
MRS. GARFIELD.
Washington, May 20. DR.. Boyn-
ton reported at nine p. m. that Mrs.
Garfield was sleeping quietly, but
as yet she has not commenced to
rally in strength.
he IS sEREANADRD.
Albany, May Collector Robert
son was serenaded last evening at his
hotel. There was heavy rain, yet
nearly 1000 people turned out. The
building was brilliantly illuminated
and the new collector Of the port Of
New York was given an overwheln-
ingly enthusiastic reception. Thur
low Weed, Barnes, Chauncey De-
pew and Senator Sessions were in
troduced to Judge Robertson. He
was received with hearty cheers and
made speech.
CUTE UNANIMOUs.
Washington, May l9-Judge Rob-
ertson's name as collector of the port
Of New York was brought up in tho
senate Yesterday and he was unani-
mously confirmed.
THERE WILL BE TROUBLE.
Odessa, Russia, May l9-Ths mil
itary is bivouacked throughout the
city. The governor has warned the
the people to remain in their houses
in the event of disturbances.
Many WILL CoNI TO DAKOTA.
New York, May 19.-Immigrants
arrived thus far this week number
1900. Total arrivals for the month,
41,ell. Total since January l, l46,-
9o2. It is estimated that the arrii-
walls this month will be fully &C, 900.
During the year 1879 but &C, $50
immigrants were landed. The fig
ures for the month Of May even
exceed the total figures for 1875,
when z, ,055 immigrants disembark-
ed here.
ARSENIC SALAD.
New York, May IA cable
gram says the Czar nearly perished
by poison on the 12th inst. One Of
the palace guards arrested since, had
sprinkled arsenic over . bowl Of 81
lad, Of which Alexander is known
to be very fond. As the dish did
not figure on the menu the attempt
was detected. On the day previous
the EmperOY received an invskaksn.,