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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-15
LOCUST DALE ACADEMY,
MADISON COUNTY, VA,
Near Rapidsn station, w.
DAVID Z. BOYD. -.-...... Principal.

A bly, ASSISTED IN THE ACADEMIC
n Department by Graduates Of the Universe.
W Of Virginia, and by competent Officer in the
Military Department
This Academy he's been long established and
successfully conducted II Is mainly Prepar-
atory School for the University Of Virginia
and the instruction, therefore, in Mathematics
and in the Ancisnt and Modern Languages, in
Gliding the English ~ very thorough.
The Location Ia IN one OF the HEALTHIEsT
and most Beautiful portions Of Piedmont, vir-
GINA, under the Blue Ridge and near the Raid
an River, ard in an Intelligent and Highly Re
fined Community, with Churches Of various De,
nominations convenient.
The Buildings and Grounds are extensive and
attractive, and specially adapted TO the pur.
pores Of Boarding School
The Session begins the third Monday In
September, and closes the third Thurs.
day I'm June.
The terms are $500 for a Session OF nine te)
months for every expense except Clothing,
Text Books and Medical Attendance.
This IL Private school aad under the abse-
lutte control Of tho Principal.
For further information. address the under
signed at Baton R0uge, La, till August list, al.
ter that time at Locust Dale p. o.. Madison
County. Virginia. d. +. BOYD. Principal.
Jnly orb. 1891. tw 3m,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-15

RESPECTFULLY HnDlnitted,
M. GRANARY, Parish Treasurer
AUDITORS gEPoHT.
AUDITORS OFFICE, Sept. 18th, 1881.
TO the President and Members Of the Police
Jury.
GEarLHMES- hand you statement OF
warrants issued since my last report:
GENERAL FUND.
Warrants 23i, 2.,3, to gy7, $40 to 2fa 2f7
to 25I, 253, 25G to 2G2. ............. 4l55.06
CRIMINAL FUND.
Warrants 232, 2245, 246, 2J4, 255. ..s..... $3.50
CONTINGENT FUND.
Warrants 23s, 252, 1863. ..............t.. s25.62
School fnnd--warrant $50. ............., 1910
Deficiency fund. ACCOMPLISHMENTS. 1875
Si271. 02
ResucctfitIlv suhruitted
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-15
Churns! Churns!

Having purchased the State Right for Pat
toms Celebrated Rotary ChuFn, am
now prepared to fiji al orders for the same.
They sell on sight. Cab and see them at the
store Of Nick. Wax. opposite the Court House,
Baton Rouge, La. ANTHONY WAX,
Sole agent for Louisiana,
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
CoSKLiNa FOR THE TREASURY.

The telegraph indicates a strong
belief iii Washington that President
Arthur is anxious to have ConkIing
ut The head Of the Treasury. The
latter, having accepted large retain
crs lately III several very important
cases, cannot very well take the po-
sition at present. This accounts for
the acceptance Of the position by
such a man as Chief Justice Folger
who is really more anxious for a seat
on the Supreme court bench, but who
will serve in the Treasury until such
time as the changes can be made to
satisfaction Of himself and the direc-
tors Of atfairs 1T Washington. How
satisfactory this will be to the people
isa question but, in the light of Conk-
|;ug's past record, his course will be
watched very closely by the country
should he gain the position now set
d ,wn to him.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
She Made u Mistake.

Glen Probert and G. r. Comstock, con-
ductors on the Northern Pacific, are about
of a size, and look somewhat alike. Their
passenger trains met recently at James
town, and Comstock was soon afterwards
approached by stout, middle aged lady,
who asked him if he had left her parcel at
Valley City. Parcel 2 said he, 81 had no
parcel" eyes you did, she answered,
'don't you remember, asked you to
leave it at Valley City" ''You must be
mistaken, madam, said Comstock, 81
have seen no parcel whatever" This
aroused her Ire, and with voice raised to a
rather high key she shrickedt sfou little
satan, you You know l gave you that
parcel''-and she was going on to give
him piece of her mind, when Probert
stepped up, saying, 81 left your parcel
down at Valley City, Surprised and
ashamed she tucked in her anger, remark
ing, ''Iou two look so much alike l was
mistaken" and with sad smile she walk
cd oil leaving the crowd to enjoy the ms
taken identity
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
International Exchange.

Our postmaster, Mr.. Kelley, yesterday
received letter from Postmaster Grant,
of Fargo, saying that as Fargo had been
made an international exchange office
the old blanks were useless to Fargo and
had been forwarded to jamestown.
Fargo must be rather behind the times
in this for jamestown has been an inter
ionalexchange Office for more than four
months past and appreciates the fact that
the old blanks are useless even better than
Fargo. The rapid growth of jamestown
necessitatcd the addition of the interna-
tional exchange business, and we have
been able to send money from here to all
parts Of Europe when Fargo and what we
call sold towns'' west of it could not do
so. Bismarck does not yet enjoy that
privilege Notwithstanding its boasted
money order business.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
Grand Rapids Racket.

G. G. Quivey has a fine house
nearly completed which is an orna
men: to his fine claim.
Capt. El!io: is contemplating spend
iMM Il short time in Iowa.
In Moure County is ROW organ
lied and the commissions are founi
to be dated .aSt June. Now tho
question arises where have they beer
all this time.
Backsctting is almost over with il:
this part of the county.
The Mayor and Captain says tho
Alert showed - mean spirit in squeal.
on them for the Boys will now be call.
ing around for y drink. They Gle.
clare they will never treat the Alert
again.
1t is rumorcd that tho jamestown
and Grand Rapids stage driver is
contemplating following d. nj. s
lead.
Your correspondent sends his re-
CARDS and congratulations to D. M.
through the Alert.
The board Of commissioners will
organize this week.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
4 LITERARY SOCIETY,

Considering the advantages
which Jamestown offers to those
who would organize literary and
musical society, we sl!ouId think
one would soon be III operation.
One 1iffiucu|ty that stood in the
way Of opening our new hall with
a musical and dramatic entertain
mcnt was the lack Of concerted ac-
tion on the part of those who could,
did they but know it. make such
an affair a success. We have more
than few people of talent here
and by forming a society that could
designate place of assembling, say
once week, their talents would
be brought out to the mutual ben
eft Of all the members and to the
great advantage Of the town. We
know Of musicians, of elocutionists
and of dcbators who could make
such meetings very entertaining to
the ladies and gentleman who
might attend them. The next
question is, how shall we form such
a society? Horace Greeley said the
''the best way to resume is to re-
sume' and we say the best way to
form the society is to form it. Let
two or three or rmore gather togeth-
er and fix upon some house or room
in which to have the first meeting.
Then notify the Alert where you
have decided to meet and to extend
and invitation to those interested,
to meet there and form the
organization. We will print your
notices free and give you a good
send off, Your society will be
formed and it's benefits will soon be
apparent especially among the
young men Of the town.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
He did not advertise,

y nervous- locking man went into
a store the other day and sai dorH
for half an hour or SO, when a c;erk
asked If there was any ihmg she could
do for h:m He said no: he didn't
want ansthlhe. she went away,
and he sat there half an hour longer,
when the proprietor went TO him
aid asked it he wanted to be shown
anything. ESQ., SAID the nervous
man: "I just wanted to SIT arouv''.
Ny physician has recommended per-
feet quiet for ne, and sass, above al
things | must avoid being in crowds.
Noticing lhat you did not advertise
in the newspapers. | thenghs tia.
this would be rs quiet place as |
could fad, 50 | just dropped in fer a
few hours for complete isolation, "
The merchant picked up \ belt oi
paper camhric to brain him. but tie
man went out. He said all he want
ed was a.quiet Eie.-i'aarost's tif-
9 lar.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
The Crops Of 1881.

Last spring, when the whole coun-
try was flooded, the report was Cir
culatcd in the East that Dakota vas
all under water, and the prospects
for wheat were blasted. Later came
a grasshopper scare, and .down east''
people thought that Dakota was lit
orally swarinng with these destruc-
tive insects. The harvest is now
ovsr and the record made for 1881.
1t was true that owing to the wet
spring there were some pieces of low
land in which the crops this year
have been a failure. Excluding these,
the average yield Of wheat through
out the New Northwest this year has
been about the same as last year; in-
Guiding all, the average yield may be
safely estimated at Is bushels to
the acre, from one-half to two-thirds
of which is threshed, the remaiader
being still in the stack. When il il
remembered that this has been an
exceptionally unfayorahle sen1e
this record is 4 proud Que, A.
fishes mere fully than ever -
that this il tho 1nrst Wheat =
regioa u ~ .'@ 's's;ss sssz -
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28

IHE NEW BRANCH.

Much speculation is being III.
dulged in as to the probable effect of
the jamestown branch Of the n. p.
upon Jamestown. 1t will tap one
OF The finest wheat raising tracts of
the Northwest and will extend to-
wards the Mouse river district, with
its possibilities fer mining and tim
be-, and its recognized agricultural
value. This district is new, OF raj J.
CT, nndevclopcd. 1t has practically
given but very little business to
jamestown CT any where else. It
has becn locked upon as a splended
but inaccessible section Ct country
and therefore was neglected un lii
II became evident that it would be
provided with railroad facilities.
II1cae iuoj!ifies now being furnish
ea Induce investors ana settlers to
go into the region and suGcl y a fair
proportion ci The business thus gen
Grated must come TO Jamestown
the ccn,ra! pos! !tz-cYcu ii ether
toVns spring up or jha "Hc . he
=. W F0|".
Ea ;tcg:l cities continually derive
ha,ci;t fr,,s, western dcVcipp-
ncnts. The greater portion oi he
products Of the west seeks
tbc markets OF the east
md the central points on the way
gain hy the movement. Ear more
than this, JamestoMii VII. hHve
from it's new road a ncw local trade
or business which is very import
ant feature Of the question. These
facts account pasti} fos tha eEce:ad
;ng]y rapid growth Of Jamestown
and it's increase Of business. Rail.
road improvements at this point are
row in order and the principal ef:
fects OF the laem Developments have
been and VIII be to increase 1he
business Of Jamestown and to i'm:
prove it's previously good prospects,
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
IRELAND.

The condition of Ireland to-day
is like mountain trembling un.itsr
the Influences of an earthquake:
Led on by such men us Parnell and
others OF like stamp the people OF
that unfortunate country gre IN
onen riot and rebellion. The re-
suit, if tlley continue in their mad
career is not hard 60 ioresef, With
an immense army at it back aud
a considerable portion of the popu.
lat;on of Ireland loyal to her, aided
by the fanaticism Of two religious
factions, who are e.ar tigbt tins each
other, it will require no prophet to
fortelI the result. But for the ac-
ton cf such men as Parnell Ireland
to-day would be happy aud prosper,
Gus, enjoying the benefits OF peace
and Tranquility; but she has been
led on 10 rsi;ellinn by men who
have become wealthy in adv ocatiag g
her freedom, and her friends III
| this ,v,:;,try have been called upon
| in ts,c name o. freedom, u .Ia bic
un2,rinaipled men to add to THEN
! n.ss.9 he moncy given to relieve
Ireland.
The ONLY way by which the Irist,
people Will ever secure happinness
ig ~ peaceful means. Il lie nun.
! iJars of the dominant church of tl,ai
island would only follow fns teach
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
THE VALLEY OF THE JAMES.

Away ahead of any other wheat
raising district of the Northwest has
the James River Valley taken its po-
sition this year and last the first two
years, we may gay, of its develop
mcnt. The rolling prairie which con-
stitute the greater portion Of the val
ley. permits its cultivation in any
season, wet or dry, and thus,
with seed in carly, an'} crops well
progressed in the fore part of this
season, it was enabled to far excel
it's older and better known compct-
itors. While we are glad t. see all
portions Of the Northwest prosper,
we are particularly glad to see and to
share the success Of the people Of
Jamestown and it's vicinity.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
Real Estate Transfers.

VIM. B. Lloyd, Jr., to Will Elmer, lots
10 and IL, b Il. s12O.
David Curtin to Alfred Dicky, lots .,
10, II and r. b II, $500,
David Curtin to Margarctta l.. Dickey.
lot s. b II, $3.50
Alfred Dickey to Thos. B. Lloyd. lots
10, II and y, b II, s675.
Margaretta l.. hickey to Thos B. Lloyd.
lot $. b Il, with Il. r. reservation clause.
1925.
Margaret F. Hicks to Maria T. Gaffney.
lot II, b IS, Klaus ad, 5000.
Jones Il Vennum to D. Il. Herbert. lots
1913 and l54, Jones & Veanum's atl, 800.
E. F. Wells to Alien & Dodge, . lot
l3. b So, s4oo.
Robt. Hager to Helen N, Smith, lot Il,
b 46, 800.
S. I. Lambert to Olof G. Brekke, $ !,
lot Is, b 26, s4Oo.
Allen & Dodge to E. P, Wells, lot IL, b
81, Klaus ad, $500
Ihos, 5. Collins ct al to J. ]. Nierling,
lots 10, IL and II, b 2, Saratoga Springs.
$50.
Thea. S, Collins ct al. to c. II. Brand,
lots : and ,, b 4, Saratoga Springs, $40.
Henry Powell and wife to Geo. W. Ven
mum, sc "A sec 4, tp Ito, Ga, 100 acres,
81 .ala.
| Margaret i'ileston ana husband to J. F.
Bonnell, lot a, b l: lot Z, b 2, Parncll s.
Tileston ad, 81.
n. p, Il. Il, to Robt. II. Gondy, lot u,
h 8: lots 2 and ), b %; lots 2, 8 and 10, b
Io lots 3 and 4, b 81; 10, {, h 42, $500.
Eliza Is. Truesdeli to r. NJ, Winslow,
lot Z, b 42s lots 2 and 3, b 90; lots 2, and
10, b 30, 5000.
VIM. Nj. Lloyd, IT. to Mrs, Jane Thomp-
| son, lot /. b Is, Lloyd's ad, 500,
E. p. Wells to Henry Huelster, lots I,
s, 8, 10, IL and u, b %, Grand Rapids,
$50.
s. X McGinllis to John J. Roper, lot 4,
| b 5, IcGinaiS' ad, sl4o.
| a. steinbach to Ella NJ. Eager, lot 5, b
Il, i.ioyd's al, $3.50,
S. X. McGinnis 70 A. Norton, lot u, /
l, &cGipnis al. $50.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
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ED. ALERr:-Not having been to
church for long time last evening
| thought my spiritual condition
might be improved by attending,
Now, | make no prdtensions Of
being versed in Theology, therefore
will not attempt to euter into the
mysteries Of the church. and it's
teachings, but when they come
down to common historical events
that each school child is supposed
to be sersed III | can understand.
Last evening !. heard the statement
made III the pulpit that Voltaire
in the french Revelation murdered
ovs 7 Ave millions OF cllristiansl It
has never been supposed heretofore
iha, Goltaire WIS more than one OF
mary Nilo gop;. p,:t ii hat tragedy.
and II the speaker has read with
profit to himself he must know chat
| Tie Rcyolution was the SEQUEL oi
Religions intoseraroc-~an ettort tc
throw cff yoke the NEST CALLING
hat ever oppressed hltnlanity. lie
has not stRaiea with profit if he
failed to learn chat Calvin burned
his liie-lcrg ficEd to stake, en-
account of difference as TO the
read they s2iou!3 take to Heaven
The speaker referred to Ingersoll
as an Insignificant orator. Wher
the shurc!, gets his equal in mind
and ability to hold lie attention OF
| the multitude, there will be small.
er number Of empty benches to he
! found.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
The Great Hunt.

Now and then during the past few
weeks certain few OF our sportsmcn
might have been seen chatting and
planning for great hunt. When
they gathered around the stove of
the Dakota House; in the vicinity OF
Purity llall or elsewhere, the topic
was always the same until, not only
among themselves but also among
their friends and acqnaintances, the
greatest interest was manifested in
their enterprise.
Finally on Oct. 25th the chosen few
departed, their carryall heavily la
den with provisions and refreshments
sufficient for u weeks travel among
the Cotcaus. Not less than Il dozen
antelope, five elk and some deer to-
gether with one or two hundred geese
and ducks were to be the results of
the trip and a distance OF two hun
dred miles was to be travcrsed.
But somehow the antelope had
gone northward, the elk had gone
southwark, the deer were in the va.
leys and the geese were in the lakes
so that naught but ducks were left
for the hunters who eagerly wadcd
through Sloughs and wei grass to get
tic few that they were able to shoot,
These few yaried the monotony OF
canned meats and bottled goods and
twenty miles beyond ''Hawk' Nsest"
they became Disguised with the trip
and made thei way home in good
time for a substantial Dakota House
supper last evening, having Travelled
altogether about one hundred and
twenty miles.
The Browns don't want to hunt
again until next year; when Elmer re.
covers from his slough he will
express lis feelings: tnman will
never do it agai'', and Rubc Winslow
is not inclined to talk upon the sub
ject.
They should have gone southwest
FROM he;e: TAenl + they would hlaye
rut Sumethino
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
Identify Him.

With hope OF aiding in the identitica-
ton OF the stranger who died at the
jamestown Hotel yesterday, we give the
following description of him: Height, six
feet; hair, black; face, clean shaved, ex-
ccpting moustache, which was dark, mix
ed with gray; age, about 45. He wore
dark brown pants, very heavy dark check
ed undershirt and blue overalls and
blouse. In gunny sack which lie car
ricd with him lie had dark vest, two
checked wool undershirts and pair of
new ovcrshocs, number ten. He also had
Il peccd calico quilt, The last rites of
the Roman Catholic church were admin
istercd to him before his death by Father
Calvin
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
The Black Hills.

Over fifty families haye moycd iu-
to Custer within a week.
An amateur minstrel performance
will oceur al ltapid City soon:
The salary of the Dcadwood post.
office is $500 with $4,000 add,
tlonal for CLERK hiro.
The Deadwood Times believes
that the output from the Hills mines
for the year 1881 wlll reaah $4,000,
OOn.
The annual meeting of the Black
Hills Bible society was held in thc
Congregational church in Dnadwood
Oct. 23d.
A prominent mining superinten.
dent of the Hills says ,iat next sea.
son that country Will receive partic.
ular attention from eastern capitalists
and great developments will follow.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
TIRE .COTTGN EXPOSITION.

The main feature of the Cotton Ex-
position of Atlanta, Ga, yesterday
was the making Of two suits OF
clothes one for Gov. Co'qnitt and
the other for Gov. Bigelow with seed
cotton picked at Z a. N. yesterday
morning. The suits were ready in
i'll the evening. The crowd greet
ing the visiting Governors was large
and very enthusiastic. Gov. Colqaitt
delivered an address to which sever
al Of the visiting Governors respond
ed. If they should come MP this
way we could suit them on flour in
short order without any doubt.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
Citizens Convention.

Notice Is hereby given shat there will
be mass convention of the citizens Of
Stutsinan county, at the Court House, on
Saturday. the goth day of Oct, 1881, at
2 O'clock p. NJ. for the purpose of nomi :
mating three special Commissioners, rs
Beard of Court nousc CONSTRUCTION, one
County Commissioner, one Justice of the
Peace and funr C.nstabies fer Stutsmsn
county. Given by arsier Of HE committee.
X. III. WINsLow, Chsirman
THos. CoG1rNA Secrstary.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
Beneath illa Sod.

AS the bell tolled II O'Clock Tuesday
morn a company of about Is persons pro-
ceeded toward tie burying ground near
the river side. They accompanied the re-
mains of the stranger who died here yes
terday morning. The remains were care
fully deposited in the new made grave,
the solemn service was read by Rev
Father Calvin, of the Catholic church.
and with bowed head the assemblage saw
the dust fall upon the coffin of him whom
nobody knew-who was unknown to any
of the mourners,
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
Dead and Unknown.

An unknown man died at the James
town Hotel Monday. The deceased
is about six feet high, smooth face and
medium weight. He came here from the
end of the track where he had had noun
tain fever, and getting relapse died of
congestion of the lungs Previous to his
death he was unconscious SO that nothing
could be learned of his movements or
his name. He will be buried tomorrow
at the expense of the county.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
Court House.

The convention to be held at tile court
house on Saturday, Oct 18th, at p. M,
should not be forgotten by the citizens.
There will then be nominated three court
house commissioners on construction of
the court house, one county commissions
er, a justice of the peace and four consta-
bles for Stutsman county.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
Teachers, Insti tute.

Notice is hereby given that the regular
County Teachers Institute for October,
will be held in the school house at James,
town, commencing at 1:3o p. M, Monday,
Oct. 3lst, 1881, and continuing until noon
Saturday following. This institute will
be held in connection with the judicial
district institute called by w. II. IL Bea-s
die, territorial superintendent. All teach
ers and candidates for certificates in this
county are requested to be present at the
opening hour J.J. N1ERLING.
Comfy Supt., Stutsman Co.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
SDiritWOOd.

Considerable improvement has
been going on at Spiritwood lately.
The new store is finished at a cost
Of over 81, 800 and the stock will
soon be moved into it.
Flowing is neerly completed on
the surrounding farms.
The yield of wheat has been very
satisfactory and next spring the op-
erations will be extended.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-10-28
MORE WIRES.

Telegraph facilities have been SO
poor lately that the movements of the
Mutual Union Telegraph Company
are heing watched with interest. It
is said that their lines will be in op-
Grafton to ST. Paul this week We
sincerely trust that more wires will
be furnished the new Northwest 80
that there will be some chance for
commercial messages to get through
in time. A. it is now, the railroad
business alone crowds the wires and
We know of several instances lately
where the mail has beaten the tcle-
graph on messages to ST. Paul. Far
90 seems to be the laying over point
for messages from this section and a
great deal more business would he
done over the wires by the merchants
of the Northwest if they could be as
sured that in using the telegraph
they would have telegraph facilities.