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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
RIVERS ARE FALLING.


The Flood In the minnesota Rapidly SUBJ
sidins---Mankato Rejoicing at Her For
tunate Escape From Fatalities--The
Missouri High But Falling Siowly---No
Danger Feared, on the Mississippi.
MASKATO, Mimi, April 1.-THE Min
nesota is falling, and it is believed that
the worst is over, and that no further
damage will be done. While the rain did
not contribute much to the flood, as it
nearly all soaked away, it has almost
entirely cleared the ground of snow. The
smaller streams have discharged most
OF their contents and are resuming their
normal height. While a good deal of
damage has been done to property in the
city by hi;%l water, this place has escaped
very fortunately, as no casualtie. have
occurred here.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
HIS DAYS ARE NUMBERED.
HON. ROSCOE CONkLING SAID TO Be
SINKING RAPIDLY.

Ills Physicians Fear That He Cannot Live
Operation Performed From Which
Slight Temporary Relief is Obtained
The Patient Delirious.
NEW YORK, April II. The surgeons in
attendance on Roscoe Conkling cut away
a portion of the temporal bone and found
secretion of matter, which was re-
moved. The operation was very sue
cessful one and gives the patient a chance
Of life. Mr.. Conkling remains uncon"
scious. It is not expected that there will
be any change in his condition for sew
eral hours. DR.. Barker said that while
the recovery OF the patient was not as
sured he stands a much better chance
than before The operation was very
successful and no danger is apprehended
for at least twelvex hours.
Mr.. Conkling has not been able to
recognize any one but his wife during
the day, and he will probably remain un-
conscious all night because Of the anes-
thetic which was administered.
At 10 midnight Mr.. Conkling was
walking up and down his room in a half
delirous condition. He sent for Edward
S. Stokes, and when he arrived Mr..
Conkling said to him: ED, it is no use.
am gone. l have fought against this
for some time. | cannot stand it any
longer" Mr.. Stokes, in going out, saw
DIR. Sands at the door. He asked the
doctor if Mr.. Conkling had any chance.
DR.. Sands said: ''He may live forty-eight
hours, but doubt it.
At 2 a. m. Mr.. Conklings condition
was unchanged. He insists on rising
and walking about the room, but does SC
in q delirium, as he has not regained con-
sciousness
NEW YORK, April 11.-At noon Sen
ator Conkling's condition was more
favorable for recovery than last
evening, although his physicians are en-
tirely non-committal as to hopes of his
ultim te recovery.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
TIE FIRST CENTENNIAL.
NORTHWEST TERRITORY WAS SET
tiled A HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
"A GRAND MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
At MARIETTA, OHIO.

Addresses Made by Prominent People and
the Ancient Earthworks and Historical
Places Visited by Visitors---Pictrre of
An Old Cabin
MARIETTA, Ohio, April THE State
Archaeological society resumed at the city
hall it's celebration of the centennial Of
the settlement of the Northwest. Several
addresses were made. On their conclu-
sion the delegates took carriages and Vis-g
tied, under the escort Of the Marietta
members. the ancient earthworks and
other places Of historical interest in the
city.
To-day plants a milestone in the first
century of the settlement. and the event
is being observed with all the eclat that
can possibly be brought into play by the
citizens of Marietta. The programme
included an Grafton by Hon. j. Randolph
Tucker, of Virginia.; a historical address
by Senator Sherman, and short addresses
by Hon. George B. Long. Rev. Dr.. Ever
EFT Hale, and concluded with a general
reception at the city hall.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
THE MISSOURI FALLING.

hut Damage Still iieins Done by the
TreacleroUs Current at Sioux City.
Sioux CITY, Iowa. April ll.--The Mis-
souri, river continues very high here.
The water from the Inundated regions
above is still deep on the low lands, but
is gradually draining Off Railroad COM
munlcation is effectually broken by the
wrecked Sioux river bridge and the
washed-out tracks and roadbed The
serious damage is in the lower part of
this city, where the treacherous current
is tearing away the river front at the
same points so dsastrously attacked last
year
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
TO BE DECLARED OFF.

Striking brotherhood to Re ALLOWED to
seek Positions Elsewhere.
CHICAGO, April II Chief Arthur ar
rived in town Tuesday morning and after
breakfast held a secret conference with
the g. grievance committee. in which
Chief Arthur participated and which is
still in progress. It is given out that the
strike is to be declared off and the men
left free to seek positions on other roads.
They will not be allowed to apply to the
Burlington under penalty of being black
listed. Neither Arthur nor Sargent will
confirm or deny the report.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Agree on a Forfeiture Bill.

WASHINGTON, April i1.-The house
public lands committee agreed on some
further details of the general land for.
feiture bill making all forfeitures CO.
terminus with the portion OF road COM
pleted at the date fixed by the act grant
ing the land
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
POWDERLY'S EIGHTH LE-

He Would Abolish the Bad Blood and
Bitterness Between Employer and En-
ploye.
PHILADELPHIA. April 9.-En this week s
issue of the Journal of United Labor
will appear the eighth letter OF General
Master Workman Powderly upon The
Work of the knighthood. The letter
deals entirely with the short hours ques-
ton, and suggests that meeting be held
to abolish ''the bitterness and bad blood
raised by disputes between employees aud
employer during the past two years;
that friendly relations be re-established
and that an amicable arrangement be
made for gradual reduction in the
number of the hours Of labor
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12

HELENA, Ark, April II Word has
reached here from Friar's Point, Miss,
that the convicts on the farm there made
a desperate break for liberty, and ten of
them got out of the stockade They were
pursued. One negro was shot and killed
in a swamp and another WIS caught.
The rest are still at large and q regular
man hunt is in progress.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Oh Gall, Thy ...me Il Dana!

WAsHlSGToN, April 1l.-A petition
from d. D. Dana, formerly provost mar
shal of the Second brigade, Twenty sec
ond army corps, was introduced in the
senate asking for $4,000 for the prompt
manner in which he moved the troops at
the time Of the assassination of Lincoln,
thereby preventing the escape of Booth
ami Harold.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
No Danger on the Mississippi.

ST PAUL, April 1!.-Signal Officer Ly-
ons says that there is at present no likeli-
hood Of flood on the Mississippi unless
unusually heavy spring rains should set
in. The ice began moving Saturday and
now the river opposite The cit. is clear
except for floating cakes of ice. March
~ was the date last year when the ice
began to 60 down the river.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12

CHICAGO, April II. - Chief ~rthur has
arrived here. but refuses to-say anything
about the strike. 1t is believed that a
coalition has been formed with the
Knights of Labor and that they will be
called out all along the O. lines within a
few days. Developments are anxiously
awaited
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
LANSDOWNE TO BE FETED.

The Retiring Governor General of Cam
ada to Re Banqueted ReforeLeavinS for
England.
OTTAWA, Ont, April 11.-Lord Ians-
downe is to be banqueted before leaving
for England. The senate and house of
commons will, it is understood, jointly
tender his eNcellency n banquet in the
senate chamber about the middle Of next
month. The affair. it is believed, will
be gotten up by the members and sena-
tors, and not by the government.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
NAVIGATION ON THE LAKE.

First Arrival at the Straits Ten Days
Ahead of That Of Last Year.
CHEBoYGAN, Mich. April 1.-THE steam
barge William Chisholm and consort
have reached the straits. Last year the
first arrival was on April q. The ice at
this end of the straits is weakening.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Refuse to Accept the Reduction,

ALTOONA, Penn, April 1.-THE soft
coal miners on the mountain between
Gallitzan and South Fork, 1000 to 5000
in number, still say they will refuse to
accept a reduction of 10 per cent on the
price of 40 cents per ton net for mining.
they will decide formally on "Wednesday,
and strike is imminent
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
At ShakODee,

SHAKoPEE, Mimi, April 1.-THE Min
nesota is rising this evening at the rate
of six inches an hour. 1t is now pour
ing into the low lands north of the river.
A small gorge is forming at the bridge
The city authorities are using every pre-
caution to save this Gae structure
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Settled With Morocco.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE secretary
of state has received cable message
from United States Consul Lewis, at Tan
gier, saying that the recent trouble with
the Moorish government has been salts
factorily settled. No details are given.
but it is stated that the terms are be, or
:Ole to this government
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Want Postage Reduced.

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Nelson pre-.
sented petition of the Farmers alliance,
of Manson, for the passage of a bill for
the reduction of postage Oh seeds, bulbs
and scions: for the establishment of
department. of agriculture and the issue
of fractional currency and postal money
orders in sums less than IS.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12

MANKATo, Mimi, April 11.-John C.
Wise presented to the board of trade
Monday a proposition from Gen. J. +.
Tourtelotte a proposition to erect an
$4,000 hospital in this city if the city
would incur the running expenses.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Struck Excellent Coal.

HURON, Oak, April l1.-There IS great
excitement here over a reliable account
that comes from Washington, on the west
line of this county. 1t is that the coal
bOrers have sunk a shaft $50 feet and
found heavy layer of good coal of much
better grade than Ignite
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Celebrated Lees Surrender

TRENTON, N. j., Apci! 1..-About 800
veterans of the New Jersey regiments
met here Monday to celebrate the twenty
third anniversary of Gen Lees surrender
to Gen. rant. 1t was agreed to form
permanent organization, and a new con-
stitution and bylaws were adopted.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
A TOWN IN ASHES.

Twenty Business Houses and Several Res
licences Consumed at Tavres, Fla.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April II. Sparks
from railroad engine set fire to a saloon
at Tavares, a village 100 miles south of
here, and the entire building was soon
in flames The fire spread rapidly and
building after building succumbed. BY
noon every business block but two was
in Cshcs and seven or eight cottages.
Twenty firms were burned out.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Want a New Bureau.

WASHINGTON, April l1.--Representa-
tives Lind and Nelson presented mem
orial by the Civil Engineers society, of
st. Paul, praying for the passage of a
bill to create a bureau under the war de-
partment known as the ''bureau of har-
bors and Waterways Senator Davis in
troduced Il like petition.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
New Banks for Hallock.

HALLoCK, April 11.-Mr o. O. Whited,
late of st. Paul, arrived Monday and will
open a bank here at once with a capital
of 100000. NJ. NJ Kelso, of Bellview,
Iowa, will also open bank here
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
F:LioUsTERs GAINING STRENGTH.
Republicans Well Satisfied to Delay til
Tariff Esill by This Method
MONTHLY CROP REPORT.

Winter Wheat in Poorer Condition Than
in Five Former Years.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The monthly
crop report for March shows the condi-
ton Of winter wheat unfavorable, it's per-
centage being 81, the lowest in five years.
The condition Of rye is favorable, averag
ing g.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12

HnLsDALE, Mich, April 1l.-Judge
Mcintyre, of the probate court, has sued
Fred Lacore, of Jonesville, for libel La
core stated while making a Greenback
speech that Judge Mcintyre had mutt
lated the records of his court to promote
litigation
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
PariSians Excited.

PARIS, April 11-A report was crcu-
lated last night that Gen. Bo,.langer had
been shot in his hotel. The widest ex-
citement lasted all night, and did not
subside until the morning papers pro-
nounced the report false.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
4 Challenge From Kilrain,

NEW YORK, April 11.-An evening
paper comes out with an anonymous
challenge to Sullivan, which is backed
by a forfeit. The writer is ready to
match Jake Kilrain against him for slO,-
900 side in the regulation twenty-four
foot ring, in which all champions for all
time have been governed
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12

LA CROSSE, Wis, April 1.-THE gorge
at Coon slough went out Sunday night
and Monday five boats arrived here The
City of Winona was first. followed by the
I.uella, and then came Bella Mac,
Natrona and Dexter, Of the Mcdonald
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
A County without a Treasurer.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, April H.
Angus Mcdonald, Democratic county
treasurer, died Monday after an illuess of
a few days. He was bachelor about 4S
years of age. His death was unexpected,
and as he had no deputy the county is
left without treasurer
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
To Perfecr the New Road.

RED WING, Mimi, April IL The
stockholders of the Red Wing, Duluth &
Sioux City Construction company will
meet at the parlors of the ST. James
hotel, this city, this morning to com
plete the organization of that corpora
lion
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
First Dakota Democratic Convention.

STEELE OAK, April ll.-Kidder, the
first county in the territory to hold a
county Democratic convention 10 send
delegates to Watertown, met Monday.
and strongly indorsed President Cleve-
land and his views on the tariff reduc-
ton and Governor Louis IL. Church.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
No Change in Asylum Affairs,

YANKToN, OAK, April 1O.-The board
of trustees cf the insane asylum ad-
journed Monday without making any
change in the officers at the hospital
AS has been expected, the matter of
changing the officers has not been
broached before any meeting of the board
thus far.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
ROYALTY AT CHARLOTTENBERG.

Empress Victoria and Daughters Prepar-
ing to Receive Engjand's Queen.
BERLIN, April !l.-Empress Victoria
and daughters have returned to Chariot
tenberg from Il visit to the flooded dis
trict. The emperor will have steps taken
to organize a system of relief. Prepara-
tions are being made at Charlottenberg
to receive the queen Of England the end
of the week
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12

NEW ROCKFORD, Oak, April 1O.-L G.
Willis, J. NJ. Patc>l and +. s Dupham,
the committee appointed to contract with
Davis & Rankin, of Chicago, for s.. 600
creamery, closed the contract to-day, the
full amount of stock having been sub
Scrihpd
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Gave II Japanese Wedding"

BISMARCK, OAK, April 11.-The play
Japanese Wedding'' was presented by
local talent at the Athenpum Friday
evening. The old theater was crowded
to overf1owing, and the presentation was
Il success in every way Those taking
part stand among the highest in the
city's social Life.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12

WASHINGTON April 1.-THE president
"''S appointed Joseph J. Rogers to be re-
. "t'"r OF public moneys at Grand Forks.
;os- Gr Rogers is a lawyer, and his
,trtsr i in lisbon. Oak. He was warmly
az uH.nended by Governor Church
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
4 Strike at Red Wing,

RED WING, April :1-This morning
the finishers in the employ of the Red
Wing Furnishing and Red Wing Manu-
fact:,ring companies went out on strike
for higher wages.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Another Deadlock Probable.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-Representa-
tive Weaver, of Iowa, says there is likely
to be another deadlock this week if the
present is broken, as he intends to oppose
the Outhwaite Pacific railroad bill by
dilatOry tactics.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Resigned to Come West.

WASHINGTON, April i1.-Professor
Otto Hugger, of the agricultural depart
ment has resigned to accept the position
of entomologist of the state of Mime
sofa
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Held for ATTEMPTED Murder.

CHICAGO, April 11.-Charles Somners,
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy brake
man who shot James Baylan and Michael
Walsh at the stock yards Monday night,
was held in the criminal court in bond
of 81 900, charged with assault with in
tent to murder
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
All Working Again.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 1l.-All sus-
pended Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
railway employees, except thirty, returned
to work, and ''side- track men will be
called on rs soon as business warrants
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Another After Kilrajp.

BosToN, Mass, april ll.-Jack Ashton
says: Tomorrow l shall take the
o'clock train for Providence, my home,
and at my earliest convenience l shall
put up a forfeit of 5000 to fight Kilrain
to finish with no gloves or with skin
gloves, nothing heavier, he may name
the amount"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Favor the swamp Land Bill.

WASHINGTON. April IL The house
committee on public lands has concluded
to make favorable report on Senator
Spooner's swamp land bill, which has
passed the senate as substitute for all
bills now pending. on that subject in the
house.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12

JEFrERsoNvILE, Ind. April H.
George Bauerle, aged 13, suicided in the
woodshed with his sisters jumping rope.
He feared punishment at school,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
tnr INTERNATIONAL Arbitration.

WASHINGTON, April l1.-Senator Alli-
- introduced bill for the establish
"'',t OF u permanent court of arbitration
wren the United States and Great
''t,tin aud France y.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Had Often Killed His Man.

DENVER, COL, April II. Mart Dug
gan, the Leadville police officer who was
shot and killed Monday morning, was
one of the most notorious men in the
West, having killed seven men at differ
ent times
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
FLOOD is IMMINENT.

Prospects Of High Water in Eastern Wis
cOnsin Alarming.
The Strike VIII Re Revived.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, April lis. NJ.
Stevens, chairman Of the strike commit
tee, asserts that before Saturday every
union man employed by the Burlington
will be out in sympathy with the en-
gineers and firemen.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
Growing Stronger.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE opponents
# TIE direct tax bill seem to be growing
stronger, n-arly all of the Pennsylvania
delegation working against it.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
ARGUED FOR DAKOTA.
EVIDENCES OF THE INJUSTICE DONE
THE GREAT TERRITORY.
NINE STATES HAVE LESS POPUI.A-
TlON THAN SOUTH DAKOTA.

Fllibusters Gaining Strength in the House
---Republicans Well Satisfied to Delay
the Tar,ff Bill by This Indirect Method
---NTnsli.nSton News.
WASHINGTON, April 1l.-Tho bill to
provide for the admission Of Dakota into
the Union and for the organization Of the
territory of Lincoln Was before the SEN
ute, The substitute reported from the
committee on territories to the original
bill, establishes the boundaries Of the
proposed state, and designutes the re-
naming portions Of the present territory
as the territory of North Dakota (not
Lincoln), with Bismarck as the
capital Mr.. Platt, chairman of
the committee on territories, said
that The bill was one of four
which had been reported by the commit
tee on territories, for the admission of
new states. 1t provided for the admis
sion OF the southern part OF Dakota under
IL constitution all eady formed. The other
three bills were enabling acts for the ter
ritories OF Washington, Montana and the
Eol olthern portion of Dakota. The pro-
posed STATE OF South Dakota had q popu-
iuiion OF 100000, and he thought
that they had u right to be ad-
mitted as u state in time to par
ticipate in the next presidential election.
There are now nine states in the Union
having a less population than the pro-
posed state of South Dakota. Why
s:hOUld she not be admitted, and admitted
now? Why should her prayer be longer
IuytieIl W nv ShDnI6 the senate tNrn a.
deaf ear to her petition: Why should
t.e senate refuse to participate in that
grandest act of legislaton--the aGtnis-
sion Of Il new state into the Union? The
bill went oyer.
F.LiCUSTERS GAINING STRENGTH.
Republicans Well Satisfied to Delay tht
Tariff Isill by This Method.
WAsHINGToN, April H. Filibustering
was resumed in the house as soon as the
meeting began. Oates says his state
,ncnt of the reasons for his course is al
already huving effect, and there is d per-
ceptible gain in the support of his oppo-
siton tactics. On the other hand, the
Republicans say they are quite resigned
TO the situation and prefer to see time
spent in this way than in passing the
tariff bill! rs prepared by the majority of
the ways and means committee.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-04-12
The Des Moines Still Rising.

DEs MONIES, Iowa: April 1.-THE wa
ter is still rising and probably thirty
houses on the lowlands ha;e been aban-
doned. AT Humboldt the grist mill has
gone out and the Milwaukee g. St. Paul
bridge cast of Peoria las been swept
away