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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-10-08

ury by cutting down one.half the legal
fees of the Alert for printing the delin-
quent city tax list which had been
charged up against the dellnquents and
collected into the city treasury. but if he
did his little scheme failed and the city
treasury IS out SIS in the operation.
b. NJ. Hicks-which includes Dan.
long, the substitute for vacancy IN the
Fourth ward, who always sneezes when
Hicks takes snnff-constltutes majority
OF the printing committee of the council,
and presuming upon the dignity of that
position he thought whatever he might
recommend would be sanctioned by the
council. Mr.. Hicks (which includes
Long had a scheme for speculating off
the delinquent taxpayers Of the city by
charging them double what he would
allow the Alert for printing the list and
thereby obtain for himself (which does
not include Long, little cheap notoriety
as the great financier of the city council.
But the more intelligent members of the
council did not see fit to jeopardize The
validity of the tax sale by such fraud
upon ihe delinquents and they sat down
on it hard. Hicks worked Long in good
shape but the other members Didn't fall
in and the scheme failed.
Among the bills before the council at
the last meeting Will be noticed one from
e. Nj. Hicks for $24.l0 for coal and wood
furnished the city. 1t looks very much
as if the great rcformer of the city coun-
Gil, Hicks, is working the city in the in
terests of his business. In nearly all mu-
nicipalit,cs the charter prohibits such
deals. The reason for such prohibition
is the temptation it offers city officers for
downing the corporation. Aid. Hicks
may give the city as good weight IN coal
and as good measure IN wood as he does
any of his patrons, but It doesn't look
we'll for an alderman to be on both sides
of deal which reaches into the city
treasury. This bill of B. NJ. Hicks the
fuel dealer is referred to the finance com
mlttee Of the council of which B. NJ.
Hicks the alderman is member, and he
consequently audits his own bill and
when it comes up In the council votes on
the question of paying it out of the city
treasury. In his anxiety to beat the Alert
out of legitimate bill he has made very
questionable and suspicious one himself.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-10-08

Fire department asked the purchase OF
two nozzles and an acid syphoD. Granted.
Printing committee to whom was re-
ferred bill of NJ. Mcclure for $2OS. 70 for
publishing delinquent city tax list made
report, s,gued BY b. N. Hicks and ID. r.
Long, recommending payment Of $l04. .s5.
Mr.. Kel!eher moved that the report be
laid on the table. No second.
Mr.. Hicks moved that the report be
adopted. seconded BY Mr.. Long.
Nj. Kelleher thought the councilshould
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-02
vernont,s Real cold Mine.
Detroit Free Press.


But in the ceaseless evolution of
things Vermont emerges from its pretty
pastOrality and becomes an object of
practical interest. 1t has gold mine,
and the possession of gold mine is the
best evidence state can give in these
money-seeking times of its inherent
value in the terrestrial scheme. No
paper mine is it, but a bona fide exca-
walton with shafts" and "adits" and
drifts" and tunnels" Strikes, +"
dips" and "cross-sections'' enough to
make most ehticing and bewildering
prospectus.
This is no romance, but veritable fact
Four years ago lode of gold-bearing
ore was discovered in Windsor county,
and three years later a company having
been formed to purchase and work the
mine, started mill and began thel pro-
duction of ore. Since that time the
mine has been worked at profit of not
far from 10 per cent. per annum on the
par value of the stock, according to the
companys reports. From Sept II,
1888, to April /, 1884, 1888 tons of ore
were mined and milled at an average
cost of SO Is per ton, the average yield
per ton being $33S1 During the last
three months of 1884 the quantity
mined and milled was 404 tons at an
average cost of 81. 30 per ton, and with
an average yield of $5O.79.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-02
Free Textbooks.

So far as the system of free text
books to children has been tested in
Massachusetts,, it is found that it results
in largely increased attendance in the
public schools and it is, therefore, re-
garded as a most efficient aid in reduc.
ing the percentage of illiteracy. The
Christian Union states that no city
which has adopted the system has
abandoned it.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-02
The Mirror

is no hatterer. Would you
make it tell a sweeter tale2
Magnolia Balmis the charm
er that almost cheats the
looking-glass.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-02
Education in Mexico.
[Tacubaya Cor. New York Tribune

UT. new 10TH lTluuutl
The temperament of this nation is as
varied as its climate, and serious and
studious people abound. | have OBJ
served that especially at school exam
nations and distribution of prizes. Re-
Gently | attended the distribution of
prizes by the governor of the federal
district, to the scholars of the munich
pal schools. The hall was well filled
with scholars of both sexes and their
parents and relatives Two young lady
teachers sat near the dias, and their
different types showed the difference in
the races which people this country; one
was tall and fair and rosy, straight
featured and blue-eyed, and every move
ment denoted her nervous temperament
the other was much smaller, with olive
complexion and large black eyes, her
smile showing dal,lingly white teeth
contrasting with the ebon locks. These
young ladies handed the prizes to the
governor, who gave them to the pupils
as their names were called, There were
many books and diplomas, and some
packages, containing, | suppose, some
useful articles
Interludes of music were performed
by professor and two of his pupils on
the piano Two young girls gave reel
tations, and boy of about 10 years
spoke also in a singularly graceful and
energetic manner. Most interesting of all
were the children of Indian aztec race,
dressed in their simple national dress OF
white ''manta' course cotton, consist
ing merely of trousers and jackets for
the boys, and the girls in full calico
skirts and jackets. Their dark eyes
| cleaned and the rich blood mantled
their cheeks, bronzed by the tropical
sun. Some received many prizes.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-02
Great Premium Offer
The Southern Standard
AND THE
American Agriculturist
Both One Year for $2.4O.
With copy of the AMERICAN AGRI-
CULTURIST FAMILY CYCLOPEDIA
Free to Every Subscriber.

The regular price for the two papers with
out the book is $3.50, but we have per-
fected arrangements by which we are ena-
bled to offer both papers one year for $40,
and give COPY of this valuable book free
to every subscriber.
The American Agriculturist contains 100
columns and 100 engravings in each issue.
The Cyclop@dia contains over 700 pages,
1000 engravings, and an agricultural supple
ment by the Editorin. Chief Of the Ameri.
can Agriculturist for quarter of century.
The book will be valuable addition to any
library, and should be in the house of every
farmer.
This is the best premium offer we have
ever made, and we hope all of our subscri
bers, both old and new, will avail them.
selves Of it. Do not delay the matter, as
the time on this offer is limited.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-05-16
P.W. .&B.st.6 s.54 ll.2O

Additional trains-0n Saturday an additional
train will leave Dupont station at 100 p m Green.
Vile l.eS Newbridge LII. Silverbrook l.l9 and
arrive in Wilmington l.35 p. m.
For connections at Wilmington, Chadd's Ford
Junction, Lenape, Coatesville, waynesburg juno
tion, Bidsboro and Reading, timetable at all
stations.
A. G, MCCAUSLAND, L. A. BOWER,
Superintendent. Gen. Pas, Agent,
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-05-16
ESPECIALLY FOR THE LADIES.

GuFs Au CAFE.--Boil three-quarters of a
pint of milk till it is reduced to half the
quantity. Then add quarter Of a pound
of powdered coffee. Let it simmer for hall
an hour, and then press the creamy mixture
through fine sieve. Incorporate with it the
yolks of three eggs, and also three whole
eggs. Cream a little, and pour into six
small cake-moulds which have previously
been well buttered. Have saucepan ready
containing boiling water. Take it off tho
fire and place the moulds in it; allow the
cream to settle, and turn the moulds upside
down on the dish the eufs au cafe are to be
served on. Lift the moulds carefully of
their contents, add to the latter a sauce made
Of good coffee, well sweetened, and serve
quite hot.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-05-16
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,

THE MODEL FAST LINE, AND THE ONLY
LINE BETWEEN THE EAST AND WEST VIA
WASHINGTON. DOUBLE TRACK, JANNEY
L,nIrI,I IrRS SrEE,I. LlAIIs
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-05-16

FANCY TEA CAKEs.-Sift one pound of
flour on the pastry board, make hollow in
the center, put in half teaspoonful of
lemon essence, half pound of powdered
sugar, five ounces of butter, half a salts
poonful of salt and mix to a. soft smooth
paste, adding the yolks of three eggs and
one gill of cream after the butter has been
thoroughly Incorporated with the other in
gradients. When well mixed, let the paste
stand for one hour, then roll it out quarter
of an inch, cut it in various small shapes
with fancy cutters, put the little cakes on
buttered baking pan, brush them over with
beaten egg, strew on the tops some chop
ped citron, raisins or blanehed almonds
Bake in moderate oven until light brown
and cool on a sieve.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-05-16

PINEAPPLE SHERBET.-One pineapple
Cor can), one pint of sugar, one pint of wa
ter, one tablespoonful of gelatiue, Cut the
heart and eyes from the fruit and CRATE it,
or chop it very fi-e. If made of the canned
fruit add tine juice to the water and sugar.
Dissolve the gelatine two hours in cold wa
ter enough to cover; then one-halfa a cup Of
boiling water is to be added. Mix all to-
gether and set on ice.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-05-16
RAILROADS.

w ROAD SCHEDULE, APRIL 25, 1885.
GOING NORTH, DAILY, Except Sunday.)
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-05-16
LEAVE CAMDEN STATION

LEAVE CAMDEN STATION
For Chicago 500 a M and 900 p. m daily; 800 a.
in is a Fast United Express to Pittshurg and Chi
cago, arriving in Pittsburg at $50 p. NJ, and Chi
charged on this train for fast time.
For Cincinnati anil st, Louis, daily at l,S0 and
90 m. with through coaches and Palace Sleeping
Cars TO above points without change. I,3O p. m IS
Fast Limited Express TO Cincinnati and st. Louis
airyng in o cincinnati next morning at 7,S0 a. M,
this train for fast time.
For Pittsburg, Cleveland and Detroit at 8 90 a. m.
and 730 p, IN. daily. $50 p. M is solid train to
PittsburG with Sleeping Cars attached.
For Richmond and the South, 500 a. M, daily,
and SEQ p. m. daily, except Sunday.
tor Washington; on week days, DIV 80 ta20.
sl3O, 800 800. = % 500 $50 1880 500 and 1880
m F8G M5sanSt3p M h 81 Eco @ 30 sSp3dsy sa sSG SGo s
p. N. T. star indicates express rans.l
For Annapolis 72o a. m, Il l5 5op P. M and 42op'
For Ellcott City 7i5 a. m, l.35, 4.25 s. As Island
ll.15 p, m.
For Way stations, via Main stem, 7.45 a. M, l.8O
4.25 545 7.45 Ills p. On Sunday $50 a. m, and
545, T,45, ll.l5p. m.
For Frederick As .. M, l.s5, 425, 545 p. mon
Sunday, 80 a. m, 5.l5 p. M
For Stations on Shenandoah Valley South and
Southwest, 1902. IN. daily.
For Virginia Midland Railroad 40 a. m. daily ex-
cept Sunday, 9,00p. m. daily.
For way Stations between Baltimore and Wash
ingtOn, $40 $50, 90 a. m, l2l5, 3OO 500 80 lO3U
P N. On Sunday, $50, 900 a. M, l.S5, 500 6 20,
lO.30p. IN.
For principal points on Metropolitan Road, 10
daily, IT, 'VO ? n u'i's except sunday ana 80 P m
For Lexington and points on Valley Road, 40 =,
m, daily except Sunday.
For Winchester and Hagerstown via Main Line
| '.i5 m. % p. M, daily except Sunday.
For Hagerstown, via Washington, 100 a. M daily
except Sunday, and 420 p. daily.
For Curtis Bay and inter ediate points 7.00 a. m
llOO a. m. and ECO p. N. daily.
Trains arrive from the West daily at T. 10 and
$50 a. m, 2l5 and S,0Op, m.
From Annapolis; Sis a. M, li5, 5 80 pm. On Sun
I day, 1905 a. M. and $40 p. IN.
! From Frederick and Way Stations Z 50, lOI5 M
/ and 300 1Oo p. m On Sunday, $50 a. m. and 7.Oo
4 y IN.
From Winchester lOl5 a. m., 6, 40 r. m; 4agers.
town, II 90 q, m, daily; $50 925 p, daily, except
1 Sunday,
! From Lexington, GiO p, m daily, except Sunday,
Trains leave Washington for Baltimore, son, S. 10
$40, #7.3, IS 30 +lGb a, an, 1910, tl,25 t3l5 $50
$40, 4IO $40, s7.lO, 7.l5, aS25 1880 p IN, AStar
indicates Express trains,
Trains arrive from Curtis Bay Branch 9,35 a, IN,
| 100 and 5,35 y, m, daily,
! Baggage called for and checked at hotels and resi-
denCes on orders left at Ticket Offices, l52 w, BAL
1 street; CANDIES STATION, and 81 SOUTH
BaoADwAY,
B. DURHAM, CK, LORD,
/ General Manager, Gen, Pass, Agent,
pALTlMoRE q PMlLADELPHIA RAIL,
| ID ROAD, NOVEMBER %, 1854.
Leave Wilmington, los, 10 50 a. m.; I3O, $40 D. nj,
Arrive at Landepberg,s 50 a, m.,l2OQ M; $50, ~
Pm,
| Leave LandenheFg, ass a. M LOO, $50 pm,
| arrive az Wilmington, 500 a. MI 2,IG, 100, p,m
2. GoSNELl., superintendent
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-05-16

QUEEN PUDDING.-One pint of bread
crumbs, one quart of milk, one cup of sugar
yolks of four eggs beaten, grated rind of one
lemon, piece of butter size of an egg. Bake
until done dry, but do not have it watery.
teacup of sugar, into which has been
strained the juice of the lemon; spread over
the pudding layer of jelly, over this the
whites of the eggs. replace in the oven; bake
lightly To be eaten cold or with cream.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-05-16

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The Wilmingtonian., 1885-05-16

A PHYSICIAN was lecturiug lately on the
ignorance of people of their own complaints,
and said that lady once asked him what
his next lecture was to be upon, and being
told, ''the circulation of the blood" replied
that she should certainly attend, for she had
been troubled with that complaint for a
long time.-[F Figaro
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1885-01-23
seling Goods BY sample.


Mr.. Joseph Mulhattan. ex-Presiden-
tial candidate, is a Louisville hardware
drummer. Recently he was engaged
in selling q bill of goods to an old
Dutchman in the South.
"You charge seven dollar und a half
a dozen for that knifePn asked the
Dutchman in some surprise.
Eyes, $3.50 n dozen. Razor steel,
crocus ground, brass lined, stag handle,
Sheffield make
'.But Zinzinnati drummer only last
week offered me dot same goods already
for six dollars
..See here. my friend, - said Mr., Null
haitian, '.you sell your goods at just
double what they cost, don't you?n
s'Ya if buys thing for one dollar,
sell him for two dollar; dots shoost
one per cent.
.'Yes. Well, that Cincinnati drum
mer charges you SO for these goods,
and you sell them at S12, and make q
profit of So. offer them at $3.50, and
you get $15, or profit of $3.50. just
dollar and half more, isn't itP''
ssVell, yes," said the old Dutchman,
scratching his head. 81 guess maybe
dot vos so.
sAll right. You just take my advice,
then, and never buy anything of Gin
cinnati drummer if you don't want to
get swindled. -
And yet Mulhattan was hopelessly de-
feated
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1885-01-23
strange Wagers.

The London swells are the most in
-veterate betters in the world. Time
hangs so heavily upon their hands
that in the excitement of uncertainty
they find grateful relief. A curious
bet was made in one of the London
clubs some years ago that will perhaps
point moral. 1t was that certain
member could not within two hours on
London bridge sell 100 new grineas at
a penny apiece. The man took his
place on the bridge with little tray,
on which he had the coins. Hcinform-
ed the passers-by that they were genu-
inc gold coins from the bank of En-
gland and they were to be had for
penny each. The cartmen and police
men laughed at him. When the time
had expired, such is human incredulity,
that he had sold but two, which maid
servant had bought to amuse her little
charges. Another peculiar bet made
in London was by a well-known barris-
ter for large amount that he could, at
certain hour, block Fleet street in the
busiest part of the day and at its tsnarrow-
est point. Half an hour before the
time appointed he took his stand on
the opposite side of the street from an
insurance office which had large lion
over the door. He was dressed like a
necromancer with a long cloak and
wearing a tall pointed hat and large
glasses over his eyes. Under one arm
he carried an enormous book and in
the other held large telescope which
he every few minutes pointed at the
lion after inspecting the book People
gathered around, and he told them
that in the Book of Balderdash it was
written that in half an hour that lion
would wag his tail. Slowly walking
up and down, and every few minutes
taking look at the lion through his
glass, he attracted the attention Of
everybody, and the waiting crowd grew
every moment denser. Then wagons
stopped to see what the trouble all
was, and these jammed others until
the whole street was crowded and inn
passable. The barrister slipped away
in the crowd, but a most obstinate jam
ensued. and it was more than an hour
before the police could clear the thor
oughfare.-N Y. Graphic.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1885-01-23
A ooIorod PASTORS Tiny Feet.

J. M. Farnum is colored preacher
in Charlotte, N. c., and his fighting
weight when skirmishing with the le-
gion of Satan is 410 pounds. He stands
six feet ten inches high without his
boots, and, taken collectively, would
be dangerous man to fall under at q
skating rink.
Some time ago aNorthern gentleman
met Mr.. Farnum in the South, and the
latter ordered a pair of shoes made for
him ut the North, for which this gen.
tleman took the measure. The order
was given to Lynn's leading shoe man
ufacturer, but it was too much for him,
and pair of shoes were made from a
special last in Boston and sent the rev.
erend gentleman. The shoes are thir-
ty-ives. The length from heel to toe
is just twenty inches, and the width of
the ball, including protuberance that
may be corn and may be natural, is a
trihe over seven and half inches.
Some idea of the s'tout ensemble
may be gained from the fact that
pasteboard copy of the sole of one of
the shoes which reporter carried in
his oyercoat pocket extended from the
lowest depth of the pocket to the arm
pits. This copy was taken from a
measurement of the bootless foot of the
clergyman, and those who know pro-
nounce il correct.
From the forward end of the sole
piece the size of dessert plate could
easily be cut. The heel, if of the prop
er material, would make a decidedly
generous fap-jack, and the whole
thing, in shape and size, gives one the
irresistible impression of tennis rack
ct or an elongated shirt-front without
its symmetry. Boston Globe.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1885-01-23
Music of Bonnie scotland.


''I'll tell you what" said Scotch
fiddler, 'tIlf lay you a bet of f5 that il
q party of Scotchmen can be got To-
gether, I'll make them shed tears III one
minute, sing the next, and dance the
third. y
''Done, said the Exeter professor,
whose name do not give, "and if your
music is capable of that, viii not only
pay the f5 with pleasure. but viii be
convinced that it is the most enliven-
ing, pathetic, and best music in the
world.
. The difficulty arose as to getting an
opportunity for trial, but being in
formed that a number of Scotchmen
were to dine at q certain hotel on the
anniversary of Burns birthday, it was
considered a capital opportunity by the
fiddler, for these young men, being
principally raw-boned, overgrown
Scotch lads, who had recently left their
own country to carry tea in the neigh
borhood, were the very ones upon
whom he was sure to make hit.
All being now arranged, and the ut
most secrecy being agreed upon, the
fiddler and the professor got an invita-
ton to the dinner There were twelve
altogether who sat down, and merry
they soon became, for the whisky toddy
was not spared when the memory of
any of Scotia's bards was proposed.
The fiddler was not long in perceiving
that he had got among musical set,
aud he awaited patiently until they got
fit for anything. At length he gave a
wink to the professor, who at once pro-
posed that his friend should favor them
with Scotch tune on the violin.
'sCapitalr' 'sCapitalP' cried the
whole party.
The violin was brought, and all were
in breathless anxiety. The fiddler
chose for his first tune Here Health
to Them That's AVA" and played it
in the most solemn and pathetic man
ner.
That's woeful tune, said a great,
big, raw-boned youth to his next neigh
bor
cit is that, Sandy. There's miekle
in the tune, man. 1t reminds me o.
ane that's game said Jamie, at the
same time giving deep sigh and draw
ing his hand over his long, gaunt face
to hide the tears which were trickling
down his cheeks.
The fiddler, with his keen eye, soon
perceived that before he got through
elC oCCOilQ DsiIb Vi ltlC luDc nt. WOu1Q
have them all in the same mood. He
therefore threw his whole soul into the
instrument, played the tune as he had
never done before. and as the last four
bars of the tune died away like the dis
tant echo, there was not a dry cheek
among the company. '.Now is the
time, thought the fiddler, and, with
out stopping moment, he struck up in
bold, vigorous style: willie Brew'd
q Peck o. Maui In went the hand
kerchiefs, away went the tears.
''Chorusr' cried the fiddler, and in
an instant all struck up:
For we are nae fou, we're nae that fou,
But just drapple in our e'e,
The cock may craw, the day may daw',
But aye Wen taste the barley breei
The song ended, up struck the fiddler
in his best style the reel of 'sJenny
Dang the Weaver" +"
Scotland forever!n cried Jamie, and
in an instant tables, chairs, and glasses
were scattered in all directions, and the
whole party dancing and jumping like
madmen. - Scottish american.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1885-01-23
Possipllities or Farmers.

1. They have ten votes toseven of all
other occupations.
2. They have enough to carry any
election.
8. They can effectually put an end to
the extortions Of railroads, which take
one bushel of every two the farmer
raises.
4. They can put ten farmers in Con-
gress and the State Legislature for
every one they now have.
5. They can make their own laws in
all the States.
6. They can secure the same pay
ment per hour for hand work that is
demanded by brain work.
z. They can have all the comforts
and luxuries now enjoyed by the classes
which prey upon them.
8. They can combine themselves into
a compact body.
9. They can cooperate, can stand by
one another, and if they do SO, can rule
the world-or
10. They can continue to be the dull
drudges they have been, the prey Of
every cunning politician, lawyer and
spesulator IN the land.