Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1883-11-30
NO. l.9

CHICAGO, Nov. 26-John Schmidt, 8
\ German thirty years old and in easy cir
cumstances, IN o rage Of jealousy this af-
ternoOn shot his wife and then killed
himself. The woman IS still living hut
recovery il doub tful.
4 NEW YoRK. Nov. 26- The day opened
with dull, leaden sky and Indications
of rain or snow. The atmosphere Was
J, moist AMI raw but not cold. AZ sunrise
the forts and ships fired q salute Of two
guns This was followed half an hour
afterwards with successful effort on the
part of all steam whistles on the river
and bay to create the most dissgreesblel
noise imaginable, thus emphasizing the
wonderful difference between navigsti0ns
IN 1883 and 1883. At O'Clock people
took possession Of the streets and every
means Of conveyance leading down town.
they filled the street cars, omnibusses
and carriages and still the sidewalks Of
Fourth, Fifth and Sixth avenues and
Broadway presented dense mass Of
humanity.
The decorations are elaborate ON pub
lie buildings and club houses, nut resi-
dents of dwellings, contcnted themselves
with display of stars and stripes, aud
occasionally the colors of France and
Germany mlngle with the red white and
blue. All places of business are closed
and the entire population of Manhattan
and Long Island have given themselves
to enjoying this patriotic OCCASION.
The points of historic interest, SUR
rounded by the crowd, recall scenes Of
the day when the British withdrew from
American shores and independence was
really made secure.
1 President Arthur and Governor Cleye-
/ land nd AfAH of hn Eiffl,
hetcl. Other dignitaries from other
states are alse present, included ameng
these are the governors Of twelve Of the
original states, and the display Of militia
ry promises to be fine and beautiful. The
red coats present fine contrast with the
gray and blue. The threatening weather
| of the morning was over developed O
pronounced rain that increased as the /
day progressed. Only the more cour-
ageous men and women retained their
places upon the reviewing streets and 4
those remaining stood upon the seats 4.
and projected themselves as well as they
could with umbrellas. People on roofs
whence they expected to obtain good
view Of the parade as we'll on sea as shore
quietly sought the shelter Of chimneys or
went below.
The streets, however, continued
crowded. Broadway was sea of um-
brellas. bunting clung to fagstaffs and
the walls of the houses, and the bright
ness OF the morning soon wore spirit
less look. Fog on the bay and river de-
prived the aotilla of steam vessels Of
much of Its expected glory. The naval
procession was novel parade to New
York and it attracted great deal OF OBJ
servstion. The programme laid down
for it by Admiral John II. Starin was
strictly adhered to. Boats to the num-
Der Of several hundred rendezvoused in
The bay, formed into divisions and Z
steamed into the North river and along
the New jersey shore till opposite SIXTY
fifth street New York, thence returning
down the New York side Of the r1ver
around the battery and into the East I
river, steaming there as far as the navy
yard. Returning along by the Brooklyn
shore to the starting point. At Bay
ridge as the boat bearing the admiral Of
flag ship of Admiral Cooper several
ships of the United States feet fired
salute OF twenty one guns, manned their
yards and made other demonstrations
customary upon such occasions. At noon
every steam whistle IN the city began 70
salute which was unbroken for five min
utes.
President Arthur and his cabinet Off
GERS were IN the first carriages and were
followed by governors Of states, mayors
of municipalities and other civic officers,
officers OF the army and navy and delega-
tlons of mercantile bodies from this and
other cities. Grand army posts came
next, followed by associations of the vol
untecr fire department of the present and
past and more civic societies. The head {
of the column reached the battery at
12:4Op. m. When President Arthur ar
rived at the battery stand lie was assign
ed place with the governors Of states B
and reviewed the procession. Later he
was driven of to review the river parade
the sub-treasury to witness the unveillng
Of Washlngton's statue. Lower Broad
way was crowded. was q surging mass of
humanity that cheered the president
heartily and gave lusty recognition to
Gov. Butler, punctuated occasionally by
cries Of Tewksbury. The head of the
procession passed the Office of the West
era associated press at L.
1t is new 2:10 p. m. anG the military
organizations have net all passed. The
rain ls still falling and there is no win
dow to-day without its occupants, and
platforms public and private are crowed.
The unveiling of the statute of George
Washington on the steps of the snb-
treasury was attended by q brilliant com-
pany, including the president OF the
United States, members of his cabinet,
mayors Of New York and Brooklyn,
Bishop Potter, Rev. D. Storrs, Collector
Robertson, VIM. NJ. Evarts and Geo. W.
Lane. The president of the chamber OF
commerce opened the ceremonies with
brief address, speaking of the ASSOCIATION
connected with the spot. Rev Storrs made
short prayer after which Royal Phelps
on behalf Of the states committee cham
Der of commerce presented his report to
president Lane. Governor Cleveland
then unveiled the statue and after cheer
ng had subslded President Lane turned
to President Arthur and said that as
president of the chamber of commerce
the pleasant duty devolved on him O.
rendering through President Arthur the
government: of the United States the Gus
tody OF this statue OF Washington erect
ed by citizens of New ork pursuant to
oct of congress 10 commemorate his TAX
ing the oath of Office on this spot as the
first president.
President Arthur replying. said:
Mr.. President and fellow citizens: It
fitting that other lips than mine should
give velce to the sentiments of pride and
pleasure which this occasion cannot
fail to inspire IN everybody. To myself
has ta.en ass,Cnetl hut slight mart m thf