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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-05-07

honestly acted upon his convictions Of
right. which always commands the res.
pect OF honest and intelligent people,
even Of the opposite OPINION. and has
kept himself aloof from factions and free
from any suspicion Of jobbery in town
site schemes or county organization
questions. In view of these facts and The
course President Cleveland has so far
pursued 1t IS not at all extravagant TO
express the belief that Gov. Pierce will
he retained as governor OF Dakota until
the term for which he was appointed ex-
v.iroo =
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-05-07

aE papers in Richland county have
noo. 3. E. Stebblns, member OF the legis-
isture, on trial before the court Of public
eeat'ment for accepting RAILROAD passes
wslch were sent him after bis election.
Sees how many OF his constituents would
Wssse railroad pass will never be known
~ they are placed ~ . position 10 re.
- such favor and then 1t would not
10y be made kuowa TO the public. The
I'D cry raised agatns: ne0bers Of
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-05-07
The question Of some ] ,d,cious and ad

equate means of protection against de-
vsstation by fire is again upon US. with
the smoulderlng ruins Of disaster before
US TO give force to the logic of clrcum.
stances which demand this protection.
The Alert has repc .tedly and frequently
urged this necessity upon the city council
and the people to whom the city council
mus, and have right 10 look for sup
port in the public enterprise. We have
urged 1t at times when the public mind
seemed indilfe -cnt upon the subject on
the prime pie Of the I'D maxim, "ln time
of peace prepare for war" This is .
subject upon which the public mind
takes more range than any other perhaps
embraced IN the course of municipal pol.
icy Itis one upon which the people are
alternately hot and cold, either apathetic
ar impetuous. Uuder the excitement Of
the disaster which occurred in this city
yesterday which destroyed thirteen build
ings and involved loss Of over gil, 900
the public mind i, in condition when It
is proper and eXpedient to counsel mod
Grafton and deliberations. 1t will not re-
quire many weeks of immunity from the
ravages of fire for the people to lapse
back into the apathy and mastery mac
tlvity which has followed as the reaction
from the excitement over every previous
misfortune OF this character that has VS.
tied US, to be again aroused by acslami'y
which might have been prevented or at
least mitigated.
The people should MAINTAIN mere
even tenor Of sentiment upon this Ques-
ton. 1t is one that deserves intelligent
and deliberate examination. 1t Is one
that not only involves expense to the tax
payers but involves the protection and
preservation OF their property. Another
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-05-07
wheat u ludia.

Washington special telegram: Consul
Shaw writes the state department from
Manchester, England, that reports from
the government of India place the area Of
wheat lands in that country for the year
1854 at $4,000, 900 acres. Consul Shaw
says, "fhe estimated yield from the
above acreage is 1000. 600 tons yearly. In
addition to the e6,0o0,0oo acres row
available for cultivation in India, 1t is es-
timated that with new railroad lines
5000, 900 acres Of good wheat land can be
opened in the Punjsuh alone. A compe-
tent authority gives it a. his opinion that
the wheat lands Of India are fully equal
in extent 10 the wheat lands of the United
States, and that the rapidly extending
wheat area promises largely increased
wheat yield from India in the future st
low cost. These facts are important and
impressive, and should be duly considered
BY our people. As the outlook now ap-
pears. the American markets and those
of tho South American states must soon
provide consumers for our American
wheat. In discussion and sdjusting any
future commercial policy in the county
this point should be kept prominently in
view.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-05-07

question is whether it is better to pay a
given aggregate OF u;oney to insurance
companns for indemnity or to divide the
sum and expend portion of it for pro
lection. The latter rule is universally
applied in the larger cities aud why
would not the rule hold equally good in
the smaller cities IN proportion No city
Of any consequence has ever abandoned
the protective system, which fact at least
has the weight of practical experience .
and the endorsement of stability. The
best means of projection within our reach
Is really the only debatable poiLt in the
matter. Good policy and municipal pre-
cedent both sanction some means of pro
lection and that they be increased in pro.
portion as the city develops in extent and
value o! property to be protected.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-05-07
Suit Against . Beard Of Trade.

CHICAGO, May 5-The first outward In.
dications OF legal difficulties developing
ont of the board of trades action on Nay
IN stopping the general circulation Of
its market quotations, was noted tsday,
when Judge sully, of the circuit court,
entered rule against the board Of trade
and Western Union and gold and stock
telegraph companies, to show cause BY
May IL, why they should not be attached
for contempt Of court. The action was
brought by broker who had the board
Of trade and telegraph companies enjein-
ed from cutting of his quotations. He
claimed that the action of the board Of
trade on May in Withholding quotations
from the telegraph companies. was vio.
lation of this injunction, and on this
claim the rule was entered.
The Board of Directors of the North
Dakota penitentiary met last night. the
local members being present. Architect
W. L. Dow, from Sioux Falls, was present
and the board held conference with
him, and decided TO employ him to draw
up plans aud specifications for the work
to be done on the building, which will be
completed in . few days. The board &C.
companied BY Mr.. Dow, went out to the
penitent,ary Thursday morning. The
first work will be the building Of fence
around the grounds. 1t is expected that
the building viii be ready for occupancy
in June.-Bismarck Blade.
The vote on the question OF for ning
new county from range 50 At thn county
anil ranges 20 and u OF Kiddef county
will be taken the 18Th Of The noatA.
Only the legal voters Festding wlehn
these ranges will b permitted % voee -
the question: and u win probably carry -
large majority.
Lenona,.e, soda. watse aaa 10 cseo0
ore becoming luxusiss, aad - yeeaG -
should start out % . pao0eooeo wa ~
besl g,fi with lsn tAaA . sao1oee = -
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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-05-07
Bad for Winter wheat.

TOLEDO, April A.-Messrs. q. A. King
y Co., Of this city, to-day published the
report CT 900 wheat reports from gram
dealers in Ohio, lndians, Illinois, Michi
gan, Kansas and Missouri. received DUR
ing the past five days, One.thlrd Of the
report presents prospects favorable for
winter wheat, one-fourth poor, and near
ly one halt very poor. Illinois and Kan.
sas promise the poorest, Michigan the
best, better than last year, aud one. .nalf
report prospects better than Z fortnight
ago. one lourth say good and one-fourth
worse. Illinois Is the only state which
does not report improvement. TIE
latest reports are best. especially from
Kansas. One-tenth report half Of the
old crop remaining; one-third report one
third report one quarter; one-fourth 10 to
20 per cent, and others less. Seven
elghts Of the farmers are disposed to hold
owing to the poor prospects and war
rumors
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-05-07
> small building IN the rear valued Al

| Campbell + Co.. grocery stock in In,
Nickeus building, loss on stock by 10
moval and destr ,yed by fire estimated .,
81, 800, insured for $1,000.
8. >. Altschul, destruction OF small
wooden building and damage 10 brick
block, damage and loss 81 900, insurane
$4,000.
D. n Kelieher, two story wooden build.
ing, upper floor occupied as residence
and lower floor as saloon, estimated loss
on building, furniture. stock and bar
room fixtures 500, Insurance On same
$4,000.
N. Merrick, store building, valued at
$500, insurance 44OO.
STILL ANOTHER FIRE.
Last night about nine O'Clock the rail.
road locomotives down In the vicinity OF
the railroad bridge reused the people BY
giving the fire signal, .nd the fire bell
chimed the alarm which il i.ad twice be-
fore given that day. The nre company
sailed forth with their chemical machine
IN the direction of the scene OF confls j.
grafton, which proved to be the baggage
car Of the Carrington traia standing on
the railroad bridge. Before the burning
car could be removed the hre communicated
with the bridge which burned at Q lively
rate. As soon as hose could be attached
to locomotive stream. was turned upon
the baggage car. from which the flames
were ascending ekyward by which they
we're soon subdued but left the car almost
rum. Attention was then given to the
bridge. the flames of abich were also
soon cxtlnguishcd without the bridge
being disabled. In the meantime the nre
company had arrived. but owing TO the
location of the fire they could not ap.
proach within working distance of
II, which, however, was not necessary, o.
the locomotives already had the flames
under control and were abundantly able
to complete the work of entirely subdu-
ing them. The origin of the fire is ct
present unknown. Yesterday was an
eventful one In the fire record OF James.
town, and We hope its like may never be
seen again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
THE EVIDENCE NEARLY ALL IN,
Witnesses Who Remember Accused
Wearing a Moustache.
KEY NOTICE BE OPENED
Both Sides Submit Drafts Of In
structiOns 10 the Jury.

All the counsel for the prisoner and
those for the Commonwealth were
promptly in their places in the Hastings
Court yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock,
but no progress was made in placing
evidence before the jury until about III.
The intervening time was spent by the
lawyers in the examination Of letters
that had passed between Miss Fannie
Lillian Madison and witness named
Williams. 1t was finally agreed that
the following statement Of facts should
be submitted to the jury in lieu of all
other testimony on this particular SUBJ
jecti
tits agreed that from December l, 1854,
To March 3, 1855, the deceased and Emmet
Williams, OF Bath county, Va, wrote each
other letters offs loving character, about ten
or eleven on each side ; that there was NO
engagement OF marriage or Intention Oi
such: that Emmett Williams asserts that he
thought IL was all In fun, and believed that
she meant In the same way, and had reason
10 so believe nom wnat sDe nad tOid MIN ,
that he had not seen her for week or two
before she left for Richmond In March; that
he saw her not oftener than once month.
and then, 80 far ashe can remember, always
In the presence Of some one else; that En-
met Williams is nineteen years old to-day
MAY 30, 1850; that he never knew the de-
ceased before she went 10 Bath In October
1854.
Mr.. Thomas p. Bagbv.
Mr.. j. S. Dodson having stated that
he took the man who called at tn.
American about 8 p. NJ. TO be Mr..
Bagby, who had been in the habit of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31

and tendency as to produce moral
certainty Of the prisoners guilt to the
exclusion Of reasonable doubt.
-. Each fact which is necessary N
the chain of circumstances to establish
the guilt OF the accused must be dis
tinctly proved by competent legal evi.
dence, and if the jury have reasonable
doubt as to any material fact necessary
to be proved in order to support the
hypothesis Of the prisoners guilt to the
exclusion OF every other reasonable hy-
pothesis, they must find him not guilty.
80. If the jury are satisfied from
the evidence that the accused is guilty
Of the offence charged in the indictment
beyond reasonable doubt, and that no
rational hypothesis or explanation can
be framed or given upon the whole
evidence in the cause) consistent with
the innocence Of the accused, and at the
same time consistent with the facts
proved, they ought to find him guilty.
-. 1t is not essential to proof of
guilt by circumstantial evidence that
the facts and circumstances established
should produce on the minds Of the
jury absolute and demonstrative GER
tainty; but it is sufficient if they
produce moral certainty Of the COM
mission of the offence charged, to the
exclusion of reas asonable doubt"
Court Notes.
The courtroom is still closed to all
the public except members Of the bar
and reporters Of the proceedings, but
some few others manage to get in every
day.
Prisoner laughed quite heartily yes
terday when Mr.. Haw described him
(Cluyerius) as his idea of dude. Mr..
Haw was speaking Of seeing accused at
court-his coat buttoned about him,
his auburn hair parted nearly in the
middle. and he standing there twirling
his slight moustache.
The jury deserve all credit for the
patience and attention to which they
have listened to the evidence. They
rarely let it appear that they are bored,
though they often must be.
The defence have not attempted
to prove an abb. They stand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31

IN New Kent and farms in King Will
liam county.
DIT. stearns, student at Richmond
college, saw Cluverius at the college
IN January, and said, "To the best Of
my knowledge and belief he had a
slight moustache." Upon cross-exam-
nation witness strengthened his state
ment considerably by narrating how it
was that he remembered the fact.
Mr.. j. B. Lemon, also student at
Richmond College, testified that he met
prisoner near Broad and Second streets
while the Moody meetings were in pro-
gress I'm January. Prisoner said that
he was going out to the college. No
ticed prisoners moustache. Distinctly
remembers him twirling it.
Mr.. Herman Joel.
This witness was recalled by the Com
monwealth, and Mr.. Meredith aues-
toned him about something that Mr..
Dodson had ION the authority Of Mr..
Davis said about Joel getting some
watches from a drummer and acting in
bad faith.
Mr.. Joel explained the affair in CO.
pious broken English, from which it
appeared that there had been a misun-
derstanding between him and the drum
mer Cohen; that Cohen got Judgment,
and that mean time Joel failed in busi-
ness and that Joel had paid the bill in
rsrt,
THE COMMONWEALTH AGAIN PRO.
POSE THAT JOEL SHALL TAKE
THE KEY TO PIECES.
Mr.. Meredith now again asked the
leave of the Court to permit Mr.. Joel
to open the key to disclose the fact
whether or no he (Joel) could recognize
the work on it which he had done. as
alleged, when the key was brought to
him (JoeDto havea new barrel put in it.
Counsel for defence whispered to-
gether, but said nothing.
Here Mr.. Joel interposed an obiec-
ton. He said that it was his sun
day; that he did not like to work
on his Sunday. Mr.. Meredith thought
the religious scruples of the wit
ness ought to be respected, but he
undertook 30 persuade Mr.. Joel. He
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31

upon the fact proved that he was
at the Davis House about s p.
p, and that he, upon his arrest, ex-
planned to Officer Robins that he was
at the Dime Museum that night" 1t
10 "lao in ovidonce that prisoner cam .
into the Davis Hotel about II or
o'clock that night, and soon after re-
tired.
The evidence of Mr.. Alfred r. James
is that prisoner had a clean-shayed face
on the 18th March but the witness
stated that prisoners lip, in certain
lights, looked as if he had moustache.
The witnesses examined yesterday
corroborated Mr.. A. W. Archer's i'm
preston that prisoner had a mOustache
il. January.
The Pictures.
Mr.. Herman Joel, so often mentioned
in this case, is a jeweller by trade, a
native Of Austria, an Israelite in faith,
and is about thirty years of age. He
has watch, clock, and jewelry-store
and resides at No. 100 Broad street.
He at one time had a stand in Bland
Brothers store, at Centreville. There,
it is alleged, he repaired for Cluverius
the gold watch-key found near the re-
seryoir. Mr.. Joel, has, however, never
positively identified the prisoner as the
man who brought him the key at Cen
treville.
The other cut illustrates the evidence
Of the father of the prisoner, who
states that the marks on the back of
the prisoners right hand were made on
Saturday the l4th of March; that Tom
mie, while leaning on a straight rail-
fence at Centreyille, slipped and struck
his hand against knot-hole--a knot
hole about and around which there were
a number Of splnters. The rails, he
said, were of oak or chestnut. The
engraving shows how Mr.. CluveriuS
described his son standing prior to his
slip or fall.
The theory Of the prosecution is that
the marks, or wounds, were made by
the fnger-nails of the deceased, at a
time, probably, when he had his hand
over her mouth to prevent her scream
ing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
NEW QUALIFICATIONS.
THE JUNE CENTURY
(sow sEADr)
contains:

(Sow RgADY)
contains:
in AND OUT OF THE NEW ORLEANS
EXPOSITION
BYE. v. smalley, with illustrations.
THE THREE BERscHEIss.
an interesting biographical sketch, with
three full-p page portraits.
A rLoRENTiNE MOSAIC,
by W. ID. Howells; illustrated by Pennell.
sTILL-HUNTING THE GRIZZLY.
a narrative of Adventure, by Theodore
Roosevelt, with full page Illustrations
ORCHIDS,
a descriptive paper. by Mrs Sophie II. Her.
rick, with sixteen wool engravings-
HOW SHALL WE HELP THE NEGRO, /,
by the Protestant Episcopal Bishop OF Ken
tucky-another southern view OF this press
ing question.
THE WAR PAPERS,
by leading participants In ee Penlnsnlar
Campaign with maps and iiiustrations);
JACKSON IN THE sHESASDoAH,
by General John ID. lmboden, VINO WasWitn
jackson in the famous Valley campaign;
GAISEs's MILL AND OTHER BATTLES.
The tni0R Side,
by General Fitz-Joh Porter, who COM
manded the Union forces at Gainess Mil (;
The Confederate Side,
by General ID. II. Hin, with a sketch OF
Jackson's march 10 the field, by Major Dab
ney. -
consists OF chapters In W. ID. Howelps story,
The Rise OF Silas Lapham," and Henry
James's The Bostoniansn; also, a snort
story by Grace DEMO Lltchneld.
OTHER CONTENTS
include John Brown at Harper's Ferry
by n citizen OF HRrper's Ferry. who was
held by Brown rs hostage; and Topics of
the Time. Open Letters Bric-a- Brac, Poems
etc. Price rs cents. All dealers sell IL.
my Slit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
Dk4- d. & E. MITTELD0RFER,
S27 EAST BROAD STREET.
DRY.GoODs HEADQUARTERS.


We are receiving daily from our senior
partner. who Is At present In New York city
attending large auction and ban nkrupt sales,
immense lots OF DRY GOODS, NOTIONS,
MATTlNGs, &c, that we can safely say are
better quality and lower-priced than can be
offered by any other house IN me city. The
different articles and prices are too numer-
ous to mention. but all In doubt will con-
vince themselves OF the truth and confer on
us n favor by calling early and examining
our stock. Below we will enumerate few
OF the bargains:
MATTINGs-In Plain white, Red and
White Check, and Fancy-from l21Sc. -
yard up.
PARAsOIiS-In this particular line we cam
not be- undersold. We have received
handsome and well-seleeted stock, with
STYLES prettier and prices lower than any
other house In the city. A BEAUTIFUL
COACHING PARAsOL for 81. rs; nice
line OF spring and Hat tops. slk-lined and
lace-tTimmed, from s125 To $40 Also,
incomplete line OF MISSES, and CHII-
nom soc. 10 $3.50. Don't fail 10 avail
yourself OF the opportunity of examin-
Ing our stock before purchasing. A cal
Is all we ask
COLA RS and CUFFS-A handsome line OF
these goods Just received Of which some
of the specialties are Plain standing
All-Linen Collar. with Cape. for sc. bet
ter qualities for 10. l2la, Is, aud 20c.
Standing Collar with Cape. edged with
Hamburg Trimming. for liza. 10, and
zoe: Standing Collar. with tape, edged
with Everlasting Trim ming, from 10 to
zoe; All-Iinen Three-Point Standing
Collar. with Cut Cape, for i5c. worth
25c. Solid Black Border standing, with
Cape. l2l6c. Solid Black standing, with
Black Care, l2lsc. Finc-Striped Colorcd
Standing with Cape, Sc. Turn-O over Col-
lars all.linea, with Cape. l2lfc.: Hack
aud Coored striped standing, with
Cape from loc. up; Cuffs To match, l214.
Is, and zoe; Plain White All-Ilnsn
Cuffs from ~ &c. a pair up.
| SATTEENS-Wea are still Offering our hand
soIno line Of satteeus Ia solids (all coli
oIs). Figured. Powered, and Polka Dot.
for 10. Regular price elsewhere 25c.
We have Just received another install
ment OF these goods. and are prepared
TO meet the demand OF the trade In style
and quality.
ID. & T.. MITTELDORFER,
my 3l-su TuSTh 527east broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
Colonel Evans Appointed Commits.
siOner.

Colonel Evans Appointed Commits.
si0ner.
Judge Holiday, Of the Chancery
Court of Richmond, on yesterday ap-
pointed Colonel Thomas j. Evans
commissioner in chancery and Of ac-
counts in his court, rice Colonel r. T..
Hubbard, resigned. No appointment
could have been more acceptable to the
bar and to the fiduciaries than that Of
Colonel Evans, whose experience and
qualifications and integrity eminently
fit him for the place. In this appoint
ment Judge Holiday has voiced the
opinion of thepublic, and for it deserves
credit, which will be given him.
Judge Holiday had rendered the
place to Judge Waddill, who declined
it in the subjoined letter:
OFFICE U. S. DISTRICT ATTORNEY, !
EASTERN DISTRICT OF VA, :
RICHMOND, VA, May 80, 1885.
Hon. A. L. HOlldday, Judge Chan
Gerry Court, Richmond City:
My Dear Sir,-Referring to your
favor of the 2lst instant, rendering me
the appointment Of commissioner in
chancery and Of accounts Of your court,
beg to say that while | consider the
office a most desirable and profitable
one for any lawyer, yet, after mature
consideration, have decided TO decline
the appointment. Thanking you for
your kindness, and trusting that the in.
innate and cordial relations existing be-
tween us may always continue, | am,
yours very truly, &C.,
EDMUND WADDILL. Jr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
100 SILK DRESSES TO BE SAC
RIFICED.

The above are THE NEWEST and most
desirable styles OF SUMNER STRIPED
and CHECKED SILKS OF this seasons pur-
chase and will be sold at and below COSTA
SPLENDID BARGAIN.
20 and 24-inch BLACK sURAH at 75c., 81,
and sl.25.
20 and 24-inch BLACK SILK MERVEL-
LIEUX, SATIN FINISHED, at e7sc, 81
sIIo, and s1.25.
The above lines OF BLACK SILK GOODS
are soft finished, and Just the thing for
the warm season, being cooler than
grenadine, and are the best value in
these goods ever offered by us.
Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's
GAUZE VESTS from 80 to so cents.
Our recent cash purchase OF WHITE GOODS
from northern Jobber who has lately
failed enables us to offer some remarka-
BILE bargains in INDIA LINENS, CHECK
SOCKS, PIQUEs. and other
White Goods; 10 which we invite at
tention.
CARDozO a co.
tmy 24-eodl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
by J. Thompson Brown & Co.,
Real Estate Agents,
lII3 Main street.

A UCTION SALE OF A TW0-ST0-
IA RY FRAME DWELLING AND SIX
BUILDING LOTS on THE CORNER OF
FIRST AND ORANGE STREETS. On the
premises, on
FRIDAY, JUNE 5rH,
at 6 y. NJ, by request Of the owner, we will
sell the above PROPERTY.
The HOUSE is two-story frame, and
contains three rooms, with lot 80 feet.
THREE LOTS front on Orange street rs
feet zone corner lott. 80 and 80 feet. and
THREE LOTS on First street, OF "a feet
each.
City water 10 In front OF the property.
Small houses built here Will command
ready tenants at good rentals.
The property will be sold as q whole or
divided according TO a plat exhibited at
sale az may be preferred.
TERMS: One third cash balance at six
and twelve months, secured by deed OF trust,
per cent. interest added.
j. THOMPSON BROWN & Co,
my31 AuctiOneerH.