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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-09-24


THERE is no trait IN woman's character
that excites 80 much admiration as her
devotion to those who are near and dear
to her by the ties of affection or kindred.
The noblest self sacrifice that 1t IS possl
bic for human to make is made by wo.
man, and no tongue or pen has ever done
her complete justice for the moral gran
deur of her nobility in this respect. 1t IS
a trait that is found in some form in
nearly every household. 1t is an unos-
tentatious trait and modestly shrinks
from public notice rather than to be her.
aided to tie world. Thousands uf exem-
plificatlons of this beautiful and noble
trait of woman's character as devoted
aud unseltish as those that have come to
the public notice, are never known OF
mentioned outside OF the home circle nor
even appreciated by the recipients. But
occasionally circumstances will not per-
nit ebscurity, and these are the ones that
come to the knowledge of the public,
The Thos. Mag,ll case in Burlelgh counts
Is one of this kind, aud the heroine il
that case, who is the wife of Mag,ll, has
performed her mipistrations of love anC
devotion as far as possible without pub
l,c notice. He has been confined in tn,
jail at Bismarck for nearly year, during
which time his faithful wife has regular
ly brought his meals to him and in ever!
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-09-24
Press Comments.

The Weekly Alert has recently been
enlarged to seven column quarto, and
does credit to the enterprislng and ener-
setlc publisher. Rapids Journal
The jamestown Weekly Alert under
It's improved condition, is creditable
issue for any city. 1t is a large seven
column auarto, and great care is exer-
c,se,l in It's editorial and mechanical
make e-up. Editor Mcclure is to be con
graduated on going out of the troubles
and loss attending daily newspaper
when it don't pay.-Valley City Times.
The jamestown Alert suspends Its daily
publication, for the very good reason
that there ls not sufficient amount OF
support for it, While 1t lived the Alert
was a good paper, but 1t was in advance
of the town and times. The weekly is
still published, aud IS one OF the bright
est and best in the territory, but daily
was losing institution, and Mr.. Mcclure
very sensibly stopped its publication. 1t
could have been running today if the
proprietor had chosen to run it on the
plan of some other dailies OF the terrific
ry--wlth one column of home matter,
and the remainder patents, plates and
foreign advertisements. Nr- Mcclure
however does not believe in publishing
a poor daily in good weekly town, and
his action lS 9 sensible one w hen the
town and times will justify it the daily
Alert will no doubt be resnrrected,-
Black HILLS journal.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-09-24
The Political Situation in Dakota.
(FrOM the Bismarck Journai.)

A Washington special to the Minneap-
oils journal says Hon. f. NJ. Zlebach, Of
Scotland, Dakota, will be appointed
Governor of Dakota The Tribune won
ders if this is 80. The case Of Governor
Pierce was called up for the action of the
President about the time of the death of
General Grant. The Secretary of the
Interior went 80 far as to say to Dakota
Democrats that a. change would soon be
made and Democrats who are in positions
to know what is going on believe that the
removal of Governor Pierce had been
fully determined upon by the President.
The death Of General Grant was followed
by the vacation and suspension of action
upon all cases. A further suspension OF
action may occur until congress meets,
but there is good reason to believe that
the Washington correspondent of the
journal IS correct IN his information.
Bismarck people do not yet seem to be
aware Of the fact that they have shown
entirely too much anxiety in their own
behalf. They are pressing the president
and members of the Cabinet to retain the
governor wlile asking for the appoint
ment of Bismarck citizen secretary,
not to speak of presenting candidates for
the United States marshalship, the two
United States land office positions and
the iudgsh,p. The Republicans of Bis
marck haye antasonized the Republicans
OF other portions of the Territory and
have gained their bitter hostility, while
the Democrats, who attempt to control
the party here, are dong the same thing
with the Democratic party of the Terri
tory. While antag gonlzlrg both parties
they seem to expect to control the COVER
norship and secretaryship, as we'll as the
treasury, and do not seem to realize that
very much of the foundation for the fight
upon Judge Francis originated in the
anxiety of the capital interest to retain
him in his position and the decision of
the Supreme court in Bismarck S favor
When Judge Francis is removed man
from the States will succeed him. When
Governor Pierce is removed Mr. Ziebach
will be appointed. Mr.. Dunn may be
appointed in place of Mr.. Teller, but this
administration is not gong 10 defy the
wishes OF the Democrats throue hout the
territory and become party to the Da-
kota quarrel. The interests of Bismarck
will not be ruling element either in ma
t,onal or territorial politics TOR some time
to come and the quicker Bismarck be-
comes less selfish and takes q position
more in harmony with the Territory the
better. The discovery will soon be made
that the late mandamus proceedings in
relation to the capital warrants has been
used to seriously affect Bismarck intere st;
and may prove to be the last straw re-
quired to satisfy the president that dem
ocratic integrity in all departments of the
Dakota administration is absolutely nee
essary for the protection of Dakota's in
terests.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-09-24

TIE precocious statesmen of the con-
stltutio1al convention at Sioux Falls are
graphing with the subject of minority
representation as provision IN the con-
stitution which they are. formulating.
The inventor of that complicated piece
of political machinery and chicanery was
Joe Med,ll, editor Of the Chicago Trl-
bune, which he succeeded in having in-
corporated IN the new constitution of
Illinois in 1870, where 1t has since been
in operation. 1t appears fair upon its
face, and IS a beautiful and seductive
theory for honesty, but in the hands of
political schemers and ballot man,pula-
tors it is. an avenue through which de.
ceptions and frauds are r1acticed that
would shame the devil and make the
tissue ballots of the south appear heaven
ly in innocence by comparison. Neither
the massive brain of Joe Medlll nor that
Of any other man ever conceived such a
scheme OF political inlqnlty as that to
which minority representation opens
vide the gates. II IS so complicated that
the ordinary voter can be deceived into
voting contrary to his own convictions
and intcnn )ns and never be any the wiser
for 1t, for he never can tell afterwards
how he voted or why he did so. by this
plan state IS apportioned into one
third as many legislative districts as there
arc to be representatives in the lower
house of the legislature. Each of these
districts elect one state senator and three
representatives. 1t cuts no figure IN the
election of the senator, who ls elected by
single votes the same as other officers,
but each voter is entitle.i to cast three
votes for representatives, and he may
give one vote to each OF three candidates,
or one and q half votes TO each OF two
candidates, or, by "plumping," as it IS
called, give his three votes to one can
dldate, and SO on. There are enough
purchasable voters IN any district to elect
the devil to the Legislature through these
"plumpers, and that is about the way
1t is manipulated. This feature of the
plan may recommend it to the politicians
of South Dakota, but we apprehend the
honest people of that section will become
sick of it If they ever test it by practice.
The deceptive argument that it protects
the rights and interests of the minority is
the veriest sophistry. Ours is a govern
ment in which the majority is empowered
to rule and will rule, and any scheme that
seeks to defeat this principle of our local
or national government is antsgonistic to
our time -honored and thoroughly tested
system, The rights of the minority are
protected by constitutional limitation and
the common law of the country. No
class legislation can stand the test of ju-
dlcial investigation. Even if the major
ity do make the laws they are as much
bound by them as the minority
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-09-24
THE amateur statesmen at Sioux FALL

The amateur statesmen at Sioux Falls
who are now plying statc-mak,ng are
exciting some interest as a political Gu
riosity If nothingsm more. Hon. Hugh J.
Campbell, ths whom no "fire eater'' of
the sonth IN the palmy days of slavery
was more ultra in his states-rjghts views,
is still riding his hobby of state organlza-
tion in advance OF admission notwith-
standing Ex Judge Shannon etfectually
exploded that political heresy and mon
stroslty couple of years ago. Camp
bell Is like Ephra,n. Of old, joined to his
idols of statehood, and while The over
whelming arguments and authorities pre-
sented by Judge Shannon had no effect
upon h,m they pretty thoroughly con.
vinced the public that Campbell was
badly off his base in the scheme for
premature stateho ood.N For the Campbell
motto Of two years ago, viz: "Fear God
and take your own part the convention
has adopted the less aggressive and more
sentimental one, VIZ: "Under God the
people rule" AS a sentiment this motto
is all very well, but as fact it is prac-
tical delusion IN the political manuverlng
of the present day. In the territories
Under congress the people rule, and IN
the states the people are ruled by the
caucus. Take out Of this convention
those who are laying the ropes for some
Office under the rss.,,s,s 5! s'e govern
ment and the remainder would adjourn
sine die and without delay.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-09-24
J..c. wARNoCK.
Editor

The prollbitionists in Iowa have de-
termined to put ticket in the field for
the coming state election which will COM
plicate political matters considerably IN
that state. This movement is regarded
by the republicans as democratic side
show 10 draw of from the republican
party Whatever may be the motiye,
that will be the result, and it will render
the result OF the contest as between the
democratic and republican parties some
what doubtful while it will not bring the
prohibition party anywhere within the
range of possible success. This seems
like lngratitude on the part of the proh-
there is such virtue in the
in the political vocabulary as gratitude
for it was through the republican party
that the proh,hitory amendment to the
constitution was secured. 1t Is the old
story OF warming ,a;serpent into life. The
democratic party has declared in Its plat
form in favor of the repeal Of the prohi-
bit'on legislation and the republican par
ty IN favor of giving such legislation a
fair test. OF course the constitutional
prohibitory amendment cannot oe re-
pealed except BY vote of the people, and
this the prohib,tionists know, else they
would not be 80 independent While
that amendment was pending they were
glad to consolidate with the republicans
to secure ITS adoption. But they should
remember that the same power that can.
make can also unmake, and if they pro-
yoke the destruction of their pet measure
they may get what they don't want.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-09-24
SHENB
1885 VERSUS 1884

The marvellous change in prices we have had
full benefit Of, Mr.. Shoenberg having been for
the last seven weeks in the Eastern markets,
have laid ina q stock replete with all the novel
ties for the coming seasons, and at such prices
that ordinary competition can't come near US.
HERE ARE A few FACTS:
Russian Circular, sold last year at $40, we
now offer at Sc.
Ladies' Winter Cloaks, sold last year at $l9
we now offer at $l325. "ss
Heavy Flannels, sold last year at 35c yard,
we now offer at zoe d yard.
All Wool Red Flannels, sold year at SOC a
yard, we now offer at 35c q yard.
Heavy Sheetings, sold last year at II l-2c a
yard, now sell at sc a yard.
All Wool Red Underwear, sold last year at
So so per suit, we now offer at $3.50 @aassI
Ladies' All Wool Hose, sold year ago at 5Oc,
we now sell at 35c per pair. s&4z.
Mems heavy Wool Hose, sold last year at
soc, we now offer at 35c pair @.
Shoes, last years price, 50 pair; we sell now
at 81 60
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-09-24

One of the incest musical periodicals
published IS the Musical Herald. Boston.
Mass. It contains valuable instruction
to teachers and pupils besides . great
deal of literary matter Of special interest
to musicians.
Tower City had close call fron
prairie fire Monday night. a large
amount Of grain in that vlc,nity was de-
streyed. A lady, Mn. Livingston, bare
ly escaped from her burning house, asd
saved herself and babe hy rusniag iato .
coulie neat by.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-24
BUTTER MILK.
Its Value AS q Remedial Agent and q
LiQuor-Antidote.

Its Value AS a Remedial Agent and q
Lfquor-Antidote.
The value of buttermilk is not as
much appreciated, as it deserves to be,
As a beverage it is so much esteemed,
that it has now q recognized place in
the materia medica and is largely used
by physicians in chest and lung all
ments. A proper and constant use OF
it will greatly reduce, and sometimes
cure the craving for alcoholic liquors,
with which many persons are afflicted;
so that it may be we'll for the apostles
of total abstinence to make use of this
beverage to assist those who have been
addicted to the use of liquor. Have it
near at hand, and when the craving is
felt for liquor, drink half a lumber Of
buttermilk. The craving will be salts
fed, and the system benefited and
strengthened instead of weakened.
There are many good effects from the
free use of buttermilk. 1t alone will
often remedy any acidity of the
stomach. The tactic acid, needed by
many persons is supplied by it, much
more than by any other known drink
or food. One very important effect of
buttermilk is said to be the alienation
of the oppression around the heart that
so many old persons suffer from, aud
it should always be constantly drank
by them. On farms it is often fed to
the hogs, as most persons are not
aware of its value as food. This is a
waste, as it is too valuable a material
to be so used.-Ihe Household.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-24
ABOUT SHUTTERS.
How to Gain q Victory Over These Con-
trary Appliances.

How to Gain a Victory Over These Con-
trary Appliances.
When you want to have a good hours
reading, and sit down in your room for
that purpose, it seems strange that the
wind will persist. in blowing the blinds
shut and darkening the DON You
open them again, and they are slammed
back in your face. Once more you open
them, and they flap back on your fin
gers with all the vigorous snap of a hay
cutter, and you conclude that if Fate is
against you, you will cave in and &C
cept the dark room.
If the room is too dark for you to
read in, it is not too dark to sleep in.
So you lie down IN the lounge, and
compose yourself for a sweet refreshing
nap. No sooner do you close your
eyes than the wind changes, and bang
go the blinds open agaist the house. like
the wings of spread eagle. The room
is as light as day. You want to sleep
now, so you arise and count what fin
gers you have left, to see if you have a
sufficient number to close the blinds with.
You think you are properly fixed to
make the attempt, so you close both
shutters.
Before you get the window down,
bang they go open. Then you get enc
securely closed, and just as you are
about to fasten the other to the catch
on the window-sill. the first shoots
out and lands against the house with
sufficient violence to knock down
pictures and loosen the wallpaper
Then you get both shutters in YOU
hands, and draw them in together.
When they are almost closed. and yor
feel that you are full of victory, they
shoot out Of your hands like two birds
and almost jerk you off your feet ant
over the sill.
After this you lie on the lounge with
your book. When the shutters persis
in remaining closed you sleep, and whel
they stay wide open you read. Thel
you can feel that you have gained I
Nctory over Fate and the contrariety
of window-shutters.-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-24
Hrarv AoAx nrnnk9

Among the many toro Lincoln used TO
relate was the following: Trudging along
. lonely road one morning on my way to
with his wagon and invited me to a seat.
We had not gone far before the wagon
began to wobble. Said 1: Judge, / think
your coachman has taken a droptoo much"
Putting his head out of the window, the
judge shouted; why, youinfernal scoun-
Turning round with great greyity, the
firs' rightful session your Honor's giv'n N
.twel' month"
II people knew the facts they would be
surprised to learn how many people reel In
the streets who never "drink adrop.n They
are the victims Of sleeplessness, Of drowsyy
DAYS, of apoplectic tendencies, whose blood
is set on fire by uric acid. Some day they
will reel no m%oremthey will drop dead, !. Just St
defy useless professional attendance, and by
use If the wonderful Warmers safe cure
neurralize the uric acid in the system and
thus get rid of the DRUNKENNESS in the
blood.h-The american Rural Home.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-24
FOUR N A z e
What is Paid for Making Pocket Handker-
chiefs and Shirts.

What is Paid for Making Pocket Handker-
chiefs and Shirts.
Among the thousands of toilers In
this busy city there is a class of female
workers who earn the most miserable
pittances, and while organized trades
and labor unions are moving for re-
form and seeking to better their
condition, these poor women have
no prospect of increasing their pay.
One young woman, in charge of the
workroom in an uptown dry goods
store. said that four cents a dozen was
paid for cutting and hemming pocket
han~dkerchiefs, and two cents per dozen
for smoothing and folding them. One
good worker can do twelve dozen a day
-forty-eight cents. Equally low prices
are paid for shirts and ladies' under
garments.
Most of the labor is done at home by
young ONE who live with poor par
ents, but they work long hours and
exc out Il rather miserable existence.
The competition is carried on in under
garments to such an extent that en-
ployers endeavor to obtain work at the
very lowest wages and dictate such
terms as they see fit. As low as four
cents is paid for the sewing on a shirt,
and these garments are sold unlaun-
dried at the low figure of eighty cents
each, while the actual cost, including
labor. material and cutting. is twenty
five cents. Such garments are sold in
dry goods stores at much lower prices
than in the fashionable furnishing
| goods houses, where the prices ar;
doubled, but as long as work is carried
to the homes of the sewers there is nc
prospect that better prices will be paid
The same trouble has been expert.
enced in the cloakmaking and dress
making trade, where garments are car.
ried home after shop hours, and the
the workingmen and women sew into
the morning hours to earn a few cents
additional to the wages earned by the
man in the downtown shop.-N. Y
Telegram.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-24
4 WONDERFUL GROWTH:

soms Carefully Compiled Statistics Of
General Interest Relative to h Rapid
Increase in Population and Wealth of
the More Northern Portions Of the
Great Northwest.
The late reports from the Executive
officials of the great States and Terri
tories of the Northwest show a sur
prising growth In population and
wealth. This important region COM
prises the rich agricultural and grazing
States and Territories of Minnesota,
Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington
and Oregon.
MINNESOTA.
The returns from the Minnesota GEN.
sus taken in May, 1885, show a popu-
lation in the State of LII, 1913. In
1880 it was $50, 773. The assessed valu-
alton of property in Minnesota is SI01,-
OPS, 587; in 1880 it was $258, 055, 5f3; in
crease s142, 973, 0It.
The cities of st. Paul and Minneapo-
lis, the largest and most important
business metropolis of the State, and in
fact of the entire Northwest, show an
unprecedented growth. They are sit
uated so neareach other that their cor
porate limits now join, and form q
great commercial center. They are
about equal in size, and their combined
population by the census OF May, 1885,
was $40, 597; in 1880 it was $4,000, in
crease, 152,537. The capacity of the
Touring mills is 80. 900 barrels of flour
a day. Wheat received last year. 3d.
438, 222 bushels; elevator capacity,
$500, 900 bushels; cut of lumber, $780,
724, 379 feet; new buildings erected,
4,S48; real estate sales, $29, 435, $50.
Duluth and Superior. at the head Of
Lake Superior, separated only by the
Bay of St. Louis. form an important
commercial metropolis. Their polula-
ton is upwards of 20, 1000, and next to
Chicago they are the greatest shipping
points for wheat in the West, having an
elevator capacity of 8.0O0,O 600 bushels.
Dakota shows u remarkable growth
in population, and by the development
of only a small portion of its great agri-
cultural shows a large in.
crease in the number of farms, products
of the soil and live stock. The returns OF
the. Territorial census taken In June,
1885. and the report of Governor Pierce
to the Secretary of the Interior for 1850,
compared with the census of 1880, show
the growth of the Territory: