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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
Good fer San Artonio.

San Antonio, Texas, March 16.-It is
understood that Gen, Sherman will report
tavorably on the abolition of Forts Clark,
Stockton, Concho and McKavilie, and the
establishment of twelve company post
in San Antonio for which troops can be
forwarded by rail. Fort Bliss will also be
recommended as twelve company post.
Forts Duncan, Mcintosh, and Ringgold.
on the Riolyrand, Will also be maintained
with small garrisons. The soc, 900 already
appropriated for building Improvements
on the line OF Texas posts viii be spent
erecting twelve company posts in San An
tonic.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
A Daai in Wheat,

Mr.. Bush informed the Alert last even
ing that he had just concluded sale of
$500 bushels of seed wheat to Mr.. A.
Larson, superintendent of Mr.. Sykes
land in Iowa. The price paid was s1.4o
per bushel. Mr.. Larson has arranged
rates with the n. p, and will ship the
wheat to seed the land IN Iowa. Mr..
Sykes has q large tract Of land in the
Hawkeye state, but prefers to use No. l
hard seed from North Dakota. The price
obtained for the wheat Is an advance on
yesterdays Chicago quotations. Bush 4
Corwin have plenty of seed wheat, oats
and barley at their elevator for sale.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
DuluHI, nsshoa

Dulnth, MINI. March le.-An applica-
tion for organization of the Grand Army
OF the Republic IN Duluth, has be sent to
headquarters with fifty-four signatures
and request that the post be mustered
On the eve of the 22nd inst.
Duluth, Ninn., Mach 16.-A small
farme house was burned here Yesterday.
a polish woman named Polaski was in the
house at the time confined to her bed at
the point of childbirth The shock nrov-
ed fatal to her as she died while heinz no.
moved by the neighbors to place of
safety.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
The Immisration Society.

A meeting of the jamestown 1mmigra-
ton Society was held at the office of Da-
vid Curtin last evening. Committee on
building reported on rates to be charged
by Mr.. Flint for accommodations, and
Mr. White was authorized to draft a con-
tract between Mr.. Flint and the society.
Mr.. McGinnis reported that he had met
with much success in getting subscrip-
tions, and Mr.. DAILY was selected to solicit
further subscriptions. The sccretaryship
was resigned by Mr.. W. W. Dudley
and VIM. H. Dunno was unanimously
elected instead. The officers now are:
F. E. Jones, president; w. w. Dudley,
treasurer; VIM. II. Dunno, secretary.
The meeting adjourned until tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock, at the Dakota
House. All interested in the subject are
earnestly invited to be present.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
Killed in a Quarrel.

Moorhead, March 16.-Ahout IL O'Clock
last night, N. j. Wheedan, a sewing ma.
chime agent shot and killed Edw. Quinn
barkecper at the Grand Pacific hotel
Whcedan had dispute with Quinn dur
ing the day and returned in the evening
when it is supposed they renew ed the
quarrel. Wheedan gave himself un And
had an examination to-day, which va.
continued until tomorrow.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
Jamestown Literary Society.

The Tuesday evening meeting Of the
jamestown Literary society was an emil
nent success. Rccitations were given by
Walter Lyon and J. B. Mathews, which
were well received by an appreciative au.
d;encc. The Bridge, song by Mrs. Joe
D. Mills, with accompaniment by Miss
Nellie Schwellenbach, was exceedingly
well rendered aud showed to fine advan-
tage the sngu!arly pure quality of the
lady's well-modulated voice. MIR. Nick
Gus followed with the lecture Of the even
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
Kick Against It.

Boston, March lG.-The New England
ticket and passenger agent sent an am
phatic protest to the trunk lines asain..
their recent requirements that rs cents H.
added to all though tickets for transfer
charges through the city of New YORK
without reference to the fact as to whether
passengers have transfer or not.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
EainsIdelp the Crops.

San Francisco, March 16.-Duriny the
last three days there was heavy rainfall
Throughout the states and the eastern mart
OF San Joaquin valley was supplied with
liberal quantity. Crop prospects have
greatly improved and good harvest il
now assured, except in upper San Joaquin
valley. The unusual phenomenon Of Z
thunder storm visited the city and neigh
boring counties and at the village of San
Maleo., tornado unroofed The Episcopal
church and damaged number of dwell
ilngs, tore up trees, and prostrated OUT
building and fences.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
Wedding.

A happy couple were united in marriage
in the parlor CT the Northwestern House
last evening. The contracting parties
were Frederick Spencer and Anna Nc
Chesnic, both Of Fargo Rev, Mr.. Fan
ming tied The ;s"ot &r, spencer already
has two brothers located here.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
Helm Them Ont.

Washington, March 16-The house m.
preparation committee recommended the
scnate's appropriation Of sl0o, 900 for the
relief OF sufferers by the Mississippi floods
be increased to Sl5o,o00. The measure
passed the house ana was sent to the SEN
ate Tor concurrence. A bill was passed
approprlating s2oo, 900 to build two new
wings to the Capitol. One VIII be used by
historical society.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
Our New Lumber Firm.

Hartman, Durstine & Co, is a new lum-
bcr firm, who have bought out the lum,
her interests of Mr., Klaus, and are now
putting in large stock on the site for
merry occupied by that gentleman. Mr..
Klaus purpose. giving his whole atten-
ton to real estate. These gentlemen
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
More OF Mason.

Albany, n. Y. March ls-Scrgesnt Nr..
son, who shot al Guitcau, arrived st the
penitentiary his ,. m. e
The goyerner has commuted the sen-
tence OF fiafhgan, who was to be haaScd
ment for life.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
Seed Corn.

l have on haad and for sale one hun
dred bushels of the Media Ninnewakau, or
Devils Lake Intiian corni Yields from
sixty TO enc hundred bushels per acre.
sl.oo per peck, or $500 per bushel. Ad-
dress, FRANK PALMER,
Fort Tetten, D. T.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17

The Ladies A.d Socgely of the Presby-
teriau church will hold social at the res
idence of Dir. ]. I. Niekeus this evening
Refreshments vii lie furnished, A gen.
eral invitation IS extended to all,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
An Inquiry.

Ed. ALERT have been directed to
you for advice about going west
thought somewhat Of going to Valley
City, D. T., but have changed my mind
have some capital and wish to start a
gents furnishing establishment. l think
it best to go somewhere where this bust
ness would pay and look around before
starting up. Can you tell me a good
place to go and give me the address of
some parties in the west! Hoping you
will grant this favor by return mail, as l
am anxious to decide am respectfully,
F. A. MAzURIE
Jamestown has about fifteen hundred
inhabitants and has no establishment
dealing exclusively in gents furnishing
goods, and it is our opinion that you
would do we'll here. Of course it would
be better for you to come and see for
yourself. jamestown is wide awake, en-
terprising and prosperous, and is always
ready to welcome any legitimate enter
Prise. ...
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
Who Said No 2

Warrington, March l6-The bill pro-
viding for three new land districts in Da-
kota, with one office at jamestown, passed
the house by unanimous consent. It is
believed it will pass the senate immedi
ately.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
nd1ideO EtchiuR

Jerry Collins has just finished cleaning
up 200 bushels of fife wheat which he
proposes planting on his bonanza farm
right away.
The new building on the corner of
Front street and First avenue is being fit
ted up in good shape preparatory to its
being opened as saloon on or about the
first of April by Joseph Mason of James
town, who is straightforward business
man and who will undoubtedly receive a
large share of public patronage.
S. L. Glaspell received another carload
of corn yesterday and expects seventeen
heavy draught horses the latter part of
the present week,
Thomas Hughes, the popular section
foreman at this place, started we'll last
week in close proximity to the section
house, and after digging down twelve
feet, struck a splendid ; vein of water
which threatens to overflow that part of
the town.
Settlers are pouring in thick and fast,
and it is thought within two months time
that there will be scarcely foot of va
cant land between here and Alsop.
Judson Sansom's S commodious residence
overlooking Duck lake is completed and
will be ready for occupancy as soon as the
plaster dries.
Leroy Rhodes who has been absent all
winter is expected here to-day with a
large drove of cattle.
Six loads of truck arrived here last Sat
urday for F: L. Jones consisting of floor
ing, siding, seeders and spring =tooth har-
rows.
The weather is delightful, very little
snow, and everybody alive to their spring
crop. RUPERT
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
Found No Mora.

Lynn, Mass, March 16--No more bo,.
les have been found in the ruins Of III.
Gordon factory. DESTROYED by the exnIo.
sion yesterday. Nearly every building
within five hundred feet of the factor1
was more or less damaged.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
sor- For Puck.

i New ork, March ia fire this moru.
ing in anildias's Nc, Il. -, and . war
ren street, caused considerable dama~c
WI ca Is vat'ease estimated at n33l -
sferers. -''''
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
Ia Nours County Credits.

H. L. Hall informs your correspondent
that his father is in Fargo and 10 expected
here in few days. He il senior partaer
in the firm Of l. G. Hall 8 Sons,
successors to Hall s. Sox.
A large amount Of freight is expected
this month to arrive via the Dakota &
Huron branch of the Chicago, Milwaukee
s. St. Paul railway. I. c. Hall h Sons
are expecting upwards OF 2oc, 900 feet.
The sheriffs sale of lumber was held the
10th, and brought quito fair price, con-
s:derinE it was spot cash, ranging from
common at s27.25 to drop siding at
1895.
The weather has once more become
mild and lambllke, and the terderfoot is
seen exploring the boundlcss prairics.
A large addition is to be added to tho
Revere house as soon as the spring travel
begins.
A. F. Bowen and brother are at present
here and have located just south of town.
A. Carpenter brother Of tho sheriff of
La Moure county, arrived last week.
G. G. Quivey has just returned and is
quietly waiting for warm snap.
Fourteen deeds of real estate were filed
for registration the past week.
Messrs. Mccall and Wright located
here the past week.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
O.ailn Jumping,

About the keenest conflict we have
heard of occurred near Bathgate few
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17

"What is court house, Pa -
"a nice building, my son, provided
with pretty rooms and furniture for coun-
tY officials"
"Wasn't the old one nice enough, PaY'
eyes, my child, for everybody but the
lawyers and the jamestown addition
boomers
''Do they have nice houses to live in,
and nice school houses, pa:''
"No, my son, at least not in the coun-
try
"Does court house cost much, Pa!"
$4,000 now, my son, and $4,000 by
and by TO pay interest
GLOW did they coax the people to
build such ance court house, Par"
''They built it first at Yankton, my
son, and moved it up"
''Whcre will they set it, Pa -
'Down on the james, after it crosses
the railroad going south, my child.''
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
jamestown Prinnaer.

Chlld-"Wl,y have all the lawyers OF
Stutsman county bought their residence
lots near block IL, where they expect tc
build the court Louse?''
Pa-Because they all say it is the finest
location, highest ground and most central
for both residences and court house in
the village OF Jamestown
Child-"Did the people urge the court
house construction committee to build
such fine court house and locate it on
block 7l?'
Pa-"Yes, my child, the people elected
the committee by large majority, be-
lieving they had as good Judgment
about locating and building court houses
as anyone IN the county,
Child-'sWhat pay does the committee
get for doing all this work, Pan'
Pa-''My child, all they get is cussing
from some people that do not know any
BETTER
(hild-"Will the committee get any
kicking from these people?''
Pa-"1e my child, | understand the
committee have provided themselves with
Gather patches in the seats of their
trowsers, and are prepared for kicklng''
Child-'That can't be very pleasant
pay for the work the committee have to
do to benefit the county"
Pa-''It is not. my child, but you must
know that it is great honor 10 be elect
ed by such large majority of the good
people of Stutsman county,
Child-'Well, Pa, would you work for
honor?'
Pa-'No, my child, l wonld rather see
the people walk five miles to court
house and Jail than do it,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17

ing on the Reconstruction of the South
ern States. For forty-tive minutes he
held the close attention Of his audience
while with clearness and force he pre-
sented tho facts which lay at the root of
his subject. The advantages of Mr..
Nickeus were especially great for ac-
quaintance with the problem involved in
the reorganization of the South after the
close Of the rebellion, for he was living
in Washington at the time Of the exciting
congressional debate on the Southern
question, and his audience felt as if he
knew from personal knowledge whereof
he was speaking. The lecture was one
of the most entertaining and Instructive
of the winter. The programme ended
with o, Restless Sea, trio, by Mrs.
Mills, Miss Belle SchwellenhAch and Mr..
J. B.Richards, with Accomplishment by
Miss Nellie schwellsnbach, which was
received with merited applause.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
GRINDING A GR1ST

OF Local Intelligence for tho Numerous
1aaders Of the Great Moral Family
Journal, Containing an Account
of the Equitable Aid Union
Recently Organized in
Jamestown, Real Es-
tate Deals, A Batch
Of News From
epiritwood,
Etc.
0tauley Hunter, tho Bonanza Farmer Of the
brooklyn Eagle Tells In Eis Own
Peculiar Style How all Dakota
Farmers are Millionaires, and
Now Holassss Runs all
ovef tAs Country, osp-
turing the Buffalo,
Antelope ana
Ostrich.
n New lle0innis Block, the Upper Story
eeWAieh WIN bs Used In 0onnse-
Nion with tho Northwestern,
Thus 1laking This Hotel i
Second TO None In the |
New Northwest---Dtg !
Whsat Deal by
Kessrs. 0orWiu
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-03-17
NO. "a
WHO WILL WANT
a Position in the Jamestown Land omosp
Murder in Moorhead---More OF
Mason---Duluth Applies for an
Organization Of the
G. "A. r.

Taken From the Treasury Without an
Equivalent---Foor Puck scorchsd
Heavy Rainfall on the West.
ern Slope Does Much
Good to Crops.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-03-16
THE REASON Ut.

Many years ago. when a certain
place in Texas was n verv small town,
quite a number Of prominent citizens
went on hunting expedition. One
night, when they We're all gathered
around the camp FIRE, one Of the party
suggested that each man should give
the time and reason for his leaving his
native State and coming to Texas,
wherenpon each one in turn told his
experience. Judge Blank had killed
man in self. defence: Gen. Soaudo had
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-03-16

forged another mans signature to .
check. while another came TO Texa-
on account Of having two wives. Tbt
onlv one who did not make anv dis
closures was a sanctimonious looking
old fellow who, although a profsssion-
al gambler, was usually called par
son"
"Well, parson. are you ready totsll
Us Why you loft Kentucky"
II don't care tosav anything sbou {
it. Besides, it was only trfls. None
Of you would believe me; anyhow"
Come, now, old boy, out with it
Dill you shoot anyone
mo. gentlemen, l did not. Since
YOU want to know so bad I'll tell you.
l lott Kentucky because | did not
bnild church.
Deep silence fell upon the group,
No such excuse for coming TO Texa,
had been heard Of before. An unex.
planned mystery Was evidently at tie
bottom Ct it. The "parson" WAS
called upon to furnish more light.
"Yon don't believe me?
mo, but we are irving to. Sup
pose ) on illuminate your church ?"
"Well, gentlemen it happened just
this way, A congregation raised
thirty thou'and dollars and gave it to
lne 10 bald church and | didn'!
build their church.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-03-16

- . -
A SURPRISED POLICEMAN Talk
about bold baGk burg glaries, s"id 4
member OF the police force this morn
ing, "the sllukest steal | ever heard OF
was the robbery of a bank down in
Rhode Island, six or seven years AZ,
II WAS bitter cold night, and night
patroman noticed DIM Iight IN the
bank windoS. and gong np to the
door, tapped,
"la that YOU. patrolmAn p asked a
voice from within.
Yes" was the reply.
step in and get a heat" said the
voice from within The p.trolm ~
stepped inside and encountered dap
per little fellow wearing green shade
over his eyes aud pen behind his
or.
You're working late tonight"
said the patro'nan.
Yes. said th. dapper little fellow
i We been detained tonight straight
enlng up accounts.
The patro|man warmed himself at
the roaring big fire that bIazrd on the
hearth, and went on: again on his
beat. An hour after the patroIran
came that way, and still -eelng the
light tn. ough the window. raped
again.
"ls that you, patrolmen?'
Yes"
Come in and warm Yourself"
"rbe patro man accepted the in
vitalion =
ITS bowling coll night, said the
man with n green shade over his eyes
"You bet, said the patroIman Sc
he took anol her heat and returned to
bis beat. He was rather surprised next
day TO Learn that hi, 6reside friend OF
the night before had got away with
some $4,000 of the banks funds. -
cleveland Press.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-03-16

"Did-did yon want to speak to
me-" she faltere.l with downcaat
eyes.
Don't I ALWAYS want to speak to
yeu? Sit down, Flora" sand he "and
hear what I've been planning"
Nov it is coming" thought Flora,
with sick feeling at her heart. He
is going to be married. and he is com.
ing to tell me 70
II have Ie,i Al to give up th, ss.-
fAring business. " said Ca pt.in Dr. AXE.
Have yon?' Auttered Flora faint
ly II am 70 glad"
And I've bought farm in Con
npcticut," be went on-'thp old Berk-
shire farm, Flora, where YOU were
born and brought up. I'm going to
be n farmer"
She looked up at him, the rose and
lily following each other across her
cheeks.
"Oh, che cried Involuntary, "if
| could ouly see the dear old place
once more +
But I wont 60 there to live" said
the Captain, d-ter'uinedly. "uuIess
you'll 10 there with W., Flora. AS the
tAruers wife. What do you thiuk
of 1t little girl? Shall 1t be a part
nership q
And when Mrs Arkwlight came in
the papers were all sealed, signed and
delivered. The partnership" was u
foregone conclusion
II don t know how shall succeed
IS f.rmer,' said Captain Drake 70
his sister; but it little Flora here is
only with me, there nothing in all
the world that | have Mt courage to
undertake."
And when Mrs. Arkwright took
Flor. ha ID in hers, the ylrI wuls'
nered
II think I am the harpie.t 'rsa'n,e e
in all the wide worln to night Be-
cause, dear Mrs Arkwrgnt. oe loves
mo.
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NJ u s. 4 e.

l,aAe grea, pleasure ia informing tue
c,,i,Sus of FrederlcL county that have
l..., authorized 10 sell the Maichlcas Ls,ey
Organs u. the lowest prices tor cash or
.ssv psv,ncuts. Also orders for sheet ma
p,c and musical merchandise will DC
promptly filed. Cali and 'es me a' Me
cl,anics,swn Md.
GEO. II s. WELLER. Teacher
ofvccai and InslI shcntal music.
July i4.3m*
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4iffio,1.
Losing Her Situation.

Nov, girls, this won't do! said
Madame Molini, pouncing in upon
the six pale sewing girls like a wolf
into flock OF lambs mo, it will
never do in the wolld. I don't pay
you all axorbitant wages to sit and
fold your hands, like fine ladies. Miss
Sedgewick, We are waiting for that
lavender silk polonaiss. Lucy L's'e
why do yon not 20 on with those
button holes? MISS Foxe, you will
be 80 good as to change your seat
from tho window to the middle of the
room at once
But, Madame, I cant see there to
Law on tl.ese 6ne bias folds !" pleaded
Miss Foxe.
"You mean you cant see the carts
and carriages % the street, and the
type.set,era al the windows opposite.
retorted Madame Moiiui, whose true
nomenclature was 'Muliens and who
had been d m;lliner's apprentice IL
the good,y city of Cork, before shA
set up on Sixth Avenus asa French
Nod,ste.
Lucy Lisle caught up her work.
II stopped just minute Madame
with that bad pain in my side she
said, ginning to stitch away with
eager haste.
"Ifyou're sick, said Madame se
v.rely, you had better go home and
send for the doctor. While you are
here, yaur time is mine, bought and
paid for"
While Miss Sedgewick in selfde.
fsnse, urged that sbe had not enough
silk gimp to trim the polonaise and
WAS waiting for more.
"Not enough shrilly repeated
Madnme-"not enough I measured
that trimming myself, and know
that there is enough. You may nst
rip it off and sew it Oh higher up, and
more economically; and l shall de
duct this mornings lost time from
your wages. What's that, Flora Fay
the mode colored silk dress? Fin.
ished :? And where are the two and
a half yards which were left"
Il folded them up with the dress
madame said Flora Fay, an limo
cent, blue-eyed young girl, recently
from the country, who stood, in an
unconsciously graceful attitude be
fors the fat and horid dressmaker.
"Then you were goose for your
pains" shortly retorted Madame Mol
ini, as she unfastened the parcel, abb
stractsd the piece Of glistning, uncut
silk, and whisked it away upon shelf
Two yards and a balf isn't much, but
1t is better than nothiog."
Flora Fay opened the Innocent blue
eyes wide.
"What is she going to do with it7'
she asked Miss Foxe. in whisper, as
madame rustled off to scod the eaand
boy for putting too much coal on tbt