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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09
City Council

The regular monthly meeting of the
city council was held Monday night with
Mayor Fuller presiding and all the alder
men present.
The minutes of the preceding meeting
were read and approved.
The street and bridge committee asked
for further time on bill of J. G. Goodrich
for S29, which was granted.
The street and bridge committee re-
ported on bill of Frank Leightner for IS,
recommending that the bill be allowed
at IS. The report of the committee was
adopted on motion of Alderman Alley.
The electric light committee reported
as follows on the matter IF assigning the
the electric light contract to Anton
Klaus:
We recommend that as soon as our
attorney shall decide and deliver to the
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09
Wnat will the Winter be?

From cable Of 262 days of weather
from Jan l to Sept. 12, prepared by the
general signal service department. it is
seen that at Bismarck there has bcen a
deficiency IN average Neat OF 3O3 degrees
and IL average moisture of 2.99 inches
The deficiency in the Red River valley as
recorded by the Moe~head office, IS less
| IN heat, being but 49 degrees while the
rainfall deficiency vas 3.O5 i2ches. In
| nearly every part OF the United States
| there has been great excess of heat.
| This has been so to remarkable extent
| in all the Atlantic states, the Cult states,
the Chic valley, Tennessee the lake
! region, the upper Mississippi valley, the
Missouri valley and the Rocky mountain
slope What is knowu as the extreme
northwest, including Washington, Ore
gon and I,pper California has had less
heat than tie average. In the extreme
northwest and on the Rocky mountain
Upon the sensible theory of the average
E,aintainance of heat aud cold. North
Dakota will not experience an extremely
cosd winter, although most of the coun-'
try can look for it. Speaking Of this
matter, the Orange Judd Farmer says:
I'VE expect cold winter, not because
of any wood. chuck, wild goose, or breast
bone auguries, Or any planetary ''con-
iunctions,' all of which are nonsense;
but in accordance with the usual course
of nature. The past two winters were
both comparatively mild. and there has
been large surplus Of temperature in
most parts of the country. as shown in a
table elsewhere. There has always been
about the same annual average of heat
and cold, taking any period OF three or
four years together; so it stands
to reason that things will be
balanced up between now and next June
1t will at least be quite safe and wise
to plan for food and fuel, feed and Shelf
er for all animals, exactly as if sure that |
Il severe winter would begin early and |
late.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09
Resolutions.

WHEREAS, We have recently been call
ed to mourn the death of little Walter
Martin who was faithful member of the
Baptist Sabbath school, and
Whereas, We realize that his death,
following so closely upon the death of
his sister Della, is a serlons loss to the
home circle. Therefore
Resolved, That we as Sunday school
extend to Brother j. S. Martin and fam
lily our deepest sympathy in this their
hour of sorrow and that we commend
them to the all-wise heavenly Father
who careth for all.
Reso lved, That a copy of these resolu-
tions for publication be sent to The
DAILY Alert, and that a copy be sent to
the relatives
Signed.-Rev. f. H. Teall, Mrs. Teall,
Eunice NJ Lawrence
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Burglary and Attempted I;1rgIary

burglary ans fAtVcuIpt&>A 1aI1FSlHfJ-
Burglanes are becoming alarmingly
numerous. Saturday night John Stariha' s
was broken into. An entrance WAS etfec.
ted through the side door. the lock OF
which was broken. The thief broke the
cash drawer. but luckily it contained
only $1.5O in money. A pair of sleeve but
tons, 3 boxes of cigars, so poker chips, 10
original packages and few other
things were taken. Ten of dhe
chips were found yesterday by one Of
Will Procter's men ia barn back of his
meat marked. It is not known who the
thief is, but there are strong suspicious
and certain circumstantial evidence
which may result in an arrest.
Last night an unsuccessful attempt to
enter n. Fuld's clothing store, was made
A young lad was caught about l o'clock
endeavoriEg to force his way through
the Fifth avenue door. It is thought
that the boy was not alone in the at
tempt. Mr.. Fuld. who YVES awakened
and informed OF the attempted robbery.
came up town and subjected the lad to a
rigid examination which resulted in
discovery that may land couple of men
in Jail. The boy was locked up in the
police headquarters for several hours but
was liberated early this morning by Chief
Ford.
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-.ICCEOED ADMIRABLY.
Sous. ,.rolinians Boycott Posot>ice
and 1t II Closed.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Oct. S.-The post
Office at Bishopville, Sumpter county,
has been closed by order Of Mr.. Wanna
maker. Early last winter the old post
master. H. G.. Scarborough, Democrat,
was removed, and a negro, Isaac r.
Miller appointed to his place. When he
went to take charge he found his office
boycotted and the people highly indig-
nant, and for while the nearest post
offices We're used. Finally, however,
they grew tired of this and tried to get
the negro to resign. but he refused.
Succeeded in Their Object too Well.
This refusal made the citizens more
indignant.than ever, and soon the post
master and mis- assistant were arrested
On the charge of carrying concealed
weapons. They We're fined $25 and
bound over to appear at the higher
court. a short time ago w. L. Dennis,
a white man, was appointed, hut when
he tried to qualify and take charge of
the Office. he was prevented by the hos
tility Of the people and his consequent
inability to give bonds. Thereupon the
Office was closed.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09
Disastrous Prairie Fires.

Prairie fires have done great damage
on the Missouri slope during the past
week. ~ correspondent OF the Bismarck
Tribune gives the following account ct a
Burleigh county fire:
A terrible misfortune has befallen the
prosperous community of Slaughter and
a number or our people, who Il week ago
were rel oicihg over their bountiful hHr.
vest, are now left destitute of ALL The
prairie fires of last Tuesday and Wsanes-
day scattered destruction far and wide,
and the far fields of Slaughter are now
a dreary and blackened waste. It is i'm
possible as yet to estimate the loss--but
thOusandsof bushels of wheat. and nun.
dreds OF tens Of hay, wltk many valaable
bulldogs have been swept away. Indus
trious farmers, who toileu ali summer,
lose the results OF the entire years work
trying to snve their hones.
Mir. Erici1 johnson, WHO lives north of
Slaughter with his aged mother-a.l es-
Unable ohl lady of Is years-loses
every thing. So also does Mr. John Pet
erson, and his wife was badly burned in
trying to keep back the flames from the
fire break. Louis Lind, John G. John
son, the Larson Bros, Louis Berqilist
and Peter johnson all are heavy losers.
No insurance on any Of these. Mrs.
Linda w. Slaughter loses her house and
ten acres of trees. The house and flu'ni
ture were Snsured some time ago, for
$500, but as the house was not occupied
save by occasional visits of the family,
the insurance,is no good and her loss is
total. Oscar Ecklund loses his house,
wath no insurance. These are but a few
OF the losses here. But the people are
brave and hopeful.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09
Annual Church Meeting.

The annual church and congregational
meetings of the Presbyterian church of
this city were held Monday evening. Rev.
VIM. Glbb has proven a popular pastor
and by unanimous vote of the congrega-
tion, was retained for another year.
The question of obtaining pipe organ
for the church was discussed and a reso-
luton was adopted instructing the trus-
tees to purchase one at their discretion.
The financial reports indicate hattering
condition OF finances. The pastors
salary has been paid in full and the new
year is entered upon with satisfactory
surplus in the treasury.
At the church meeting DR.. II. G.. De-
Puy and G. p. Smith were reelected
trustees and G. f. Hills and H. B. Allen
were reelected elders. John Latta and
Jno. S. Watson were elected to fill the
vacancies caused by the removal OF Prof.
o. T. Denny and 0. Il. Hewitt.
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a Move for Penny Postage.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Oct. S.-The SYRIA.
cuse business mems exchange has taken
the initial step toward preparing a
monster petition to be presented to the
next congress asking for the reduction
of letter postage to ! cent The ex.
change will direct letters to every ex-
change and board Of trade in the
country, asking them to take up the
matter in their towns and cities to the
end that concerted appeal may be
made to congress at the proper time.
The exchange is non-partisan and the
movement has the approval of Senator
Hiscock and Representative Belden.
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WILL BE BRITISH.
Uncle Sans Fisheries Policy Said to
Work Disastrously to American Seal
meetings

Uncle Sans Fisheries Policy Said to
Work Disastrously to American Seal
Pirates.
san FRANCISCO, Oct. S.-All American
sealers who hunted in Behring sea last
season will fly the British flag next
year. Blaine's vigorous foreign policy"
is the cause of the move. American
sealers CLAIM. that most unjust discrim-
ination is made against them in Behring
sea. The revenue cutters compel them
to work outside the nine-mile limit
under pain OF seizure in the event of
trespass. British sealers have been ad-
vlsed by representatives OF their govern
ment THAI they would not be moiested,
and consequently they run right up to
the rookerles and kill as they please as
long as they DO not actually set foot on
shore. This puts Americans under
big disadvantage, and their catches in
Behrlng sea have not come near those Of
the British
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Report on Hone Missions, Rev. w. T.


Parsons.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
2o'clock-Rrport Oh Foreign Missions
Rev. I. A. Brown.
Report IN Publication. Sabbath school
work, Rev. J. A. Baldridge.
Report on Education, Rev. G.. Il. Pike.
" Temperance, Rev. j. M.
Anderson.
Report on Church Erection, Rev. F.
w. Iddings.
Report on Ministerial Relief, Rev. G,
NJ. Maccarthy.
FRIDAY EvENIRG.
7:3O--Meeting in the NJ. e. church
Address by DR.. Irwin of New York on
Home Missions.
Reception in the Presbyterian
church to the delegates by the Ladies
Aid society. Ice cream, cake, coffee, etc.
will be served.
SATURDAY MORNING.
9o'ciock exercises, Rev.
J. II. Kerr.
Report on Aid for Colleges, Rev. f. NJ
Wood.
Report on Sabbath Observance. Rev
F. Dugan.
Report on state of religion in the
churches.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
Report from Ladies Home Missionary
society.
Discussion 1.-The Religion for Today.
Rev. w. Glib.
Discussion, Sought the Worlds Fair
to be opened on Sunday
Closing business.
Adjournment.
Sunday evening at the Presbyterian
church there will be an address by Mrs
Wells Of Chicago.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09
Program for the synod.

The synod Of North Dakota meets in
the Presbyterian church Thursday,
October 9th. The following program of
business will come before the synod:
THURSDAY EVENING.
7:3O-Sermon by the retiring moder-
ator, Rev. G. s. Baskerville.
Election of moderator and temporary
clerk.
FRIDAY MORNING.
8 O'Clock k-Devotlonal exercises, Rev.
DR.. Anderson.
Reading OF minutes of last synod.
Appointment OF standing committees.
Report on Systematic Benefcence,
Rev. ]. F. Keller.
Report on Freedmen, Rev. E. w. Day.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09
The Methodist and Presbyterian
Churches Hold Their Annual
Church Meetings.
Both well Pleased with Theil
PastOrs-Prcsbyterian Elders
and Trustees.
The City Council Holds it's RcgU'
lar Monthly Meeting but
AccOlnplisheS Little.
Presbyterian Statistics.

The synod of North Dakota will meet
in this city Thursday. The synod is
made UP of the presbyterles of Bismarck,
Fargo and Po.nbina. In it there are 4S
ministers, 81 churches, 2,S42 church men,
bers, and 1920 Sabbath school scholars.
The synod meets once year; the pres
byterles hold two stated meetings annu-
ally and occasionally additional called
meetings. The Fargo presbytery will
convene at LaMoure tonight. The fol
lowing facts and figures in relation to
the Fargo presbytery, taken from the
LaMots.v Chronicle, will be OF interest:
Ia this church juiicatory there are II
ministers and 81 churches. The largest
church membership is jamestown, los
Lisbon reports 80 members, Fargo 70
LaMoure 81, others d less mem bership
Total members ia all the churches in the
presbytery llOS. Fargo chArch reports
$50 in the Sabbath school: jamestown
1913; Lisbon, SO: Elm River, Il; Casselton
So; .Galesburg. 63; Sheldon, 60; others
less. Total in all the Sabbath schools
reported, NOS. Many have been gather
ed into SCHOOLS during the summer
which are not included in the above re
ports made the first OF April
Sanborn raised the nost money for al
purposes, $1,000. TAe greater part O.
this went toward the completion Of +;
house of worship. Fargo raised abou
$1,000 foS salary, contingent expenses
aud Denevolences. Rev. J. H. Baldwin
/ Tower CITY, is the oldest minister in the
presbytery, being the pioneer amon4
| Presbyterians, and organizing many 0
| our churches. He may be expected t
! make a short address on Wednesda,
night Mrs. Wells Of Minneapolis, vii
also speak Wednesday night rs anncupc
ed elsewhere. The sessions begin Tues
day evening the 7th. an2 continue
terongh Wednesday and Wednesda.
evening.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09
PRESBYTERIAN FAITH.
Committee for Its Revision in Session at
Allegheny.

PITTsBuRG. Oct. S.-The committee
en- revision of faith of the Presbyterian
church. appointed at the last general
assembly, held their opening session III
the library building of the Western Ihe-
illogical seminary, Of Allegheny, Tues
day morning All Of the distinguished
members Of the committee were present
except Rev. DR.. Thomas and S. H. Hast
ings. Of New York, and Barker Gum
mer, of New Jersey. A permanent
organization was effected by the cleo
tion Of Dr.. William c. Roberts, presl-
dent Of the Lake Forest Qlls) college,
president, and DR.. William E. Moore,
Of Columbus, Ohio, secretary. The re-
mainder Of the session was occupied in
formulating rules for the government
Of future sessions Of the committee.
Members of the press will not be per-
mitted to attend any Of the committee
meetings.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09
Race Question in Labor.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Oct. S.-Grand
Master Sargent of the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Firemen, who is president
of the supreme council of the Fedora
alton of Railway employees, issued a call
for a meeting of the council at Houston,
Tex, Thursday next, to consider the
threatened strike on the Houston and
Texas Central Railroad. This trouble
is the first instance in which the race
question has entered into the consider
alton of a grievance brought before the
confederation.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09
Advertised Letters.

List of uncalled for letters in the post
office at jamestown, North Dakota. fol-
the week ending Oct. 7, 1890:
LADIES.
Broughton, Harriet Nelson Saba.
Baker, Mrs NJ G Summers, Mrs E J
Clark, Mrs Maggie Peterson. Mrs Nellie
Huntington, Rose Wall, Miss Emma
Lindell, Miss Louisa Wylje, Mrs. l. NJ
GENTLEMEN.
Cady, Edgar Martin Owen
Christensen, Marius Naughton, John
Fletcher. F A Stus, P ID
Fish. NJ @ Scea, William
Hudson, Miles Winlant. Jakob
Longtop, Alrick Wiker, p
Lyle, William
II not called for within IA days, will
be sent to the dead letter Office. In call
ing for these letters, please say adver-
tised, and give date.
G. p SMITH, P. NJ.
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W. mt Pastor White Another Iea.:,

W. ut faStOr ~ mite :kH0Ltlcr eats
lhe fourth quarterly conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal church of this city,
composed of the various boards of otfici-
ais in joint session was held in the
church Monday evening, Presiding Elder
Rev. d. G. Plennette, III the chair.
reports showed that Notwithstanding
the unusual removals that have occurred
during the year. numbering some twenty
five members, the year closes with a
greater numerical strength than it had
at the beginning: and the financial show
ing was better than for several years prev
ious. This is one OF the few seE-sIpporting
churches in the state. After the trans
action of the usual routine of business,
including the election Of officers for an
other year, a memorial to the bishop was
ordered accompanied with petition for
the continuance Of Rev. G. S. White in
the pastorate OF the church for another
year. The annual conference to be held
at Lisbon, opens on the 10th inst and
will be presided over by Bishop Fitz~
gerald Of Minneapolis. At this session
Of conference all the appointments Of
pastors to Methodist churches through
out the entire state will be made.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09
SPECTATORS KILLED.
Three People Receive Fatal Injuries hy
an Explosion at a -. To,:S E,i

1nfee tenp!e Receive Fatal Injuries by
an Explosion at a st. Louis Fire.
ST. LOUIS. Mo, Oct. S.-A small fire
here resulted in a terrific explosion. by
which ten persons We're badly hurt. two
OF whom viii die. A fire starting from
gasoline occurred in the rear Of Ross
grocery, on Twelfth and Carr streets
While the hremen We're lighting the.
tlre the flames communicated with q
twellJy-tive-s gallon tank Of coal oil
which exploited. blowing the entire east
wall Ct the two-story building into the
street. SIX bremen We're hurt. three Of
them seriously. John Brady, a specta-
tor, had both legs broken and his back
hurt and Wlll die. Rosa Pulaski had
her head split open and can not recover
Jenny Helrick, also a spectator, was
badly crushed, and is in serious con-
ditiOn.
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Killed by Gable Cars.

ST. PAUL. Oct S.-A sickening scci-
dent occurred On the Selby avenue hill
at few minutes before > p. N. As thes
cable train with grip car No. 1872 was
rounding the curve in coming down
the hill from Selby avenue the train
struck a carriage occupied by gentle
man whose name has not been learned
He was caught under the wheels and
dragged nearly a block before the train
could be stopped ,--
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w. G. Il. u. Resolutions.

The w. G. 7. U. of this city at its
regular meeting held Friday, Oct. 3,
adopted the following resolution:
Resolved. That vote of thanks be ex-
tended to Mr.. Holt and the ladies and
gentlemen who assisted him, for the very
satisfactory and delightful manner in
which the musical program was executed
durlpg the late convention.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09

Jay Gould has brother in St. Louis
named Abraham Gould, the burden Of
whose life is his relationship. He is the
purchasing agent Of the Missouri Pacific
railway on a moderate salary, and he
complains that he cannot go anywhere
without hearing somebody whisper:
"There goes Jaw Gould's brother"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09

LoNDoN. Oct. S.-A fight occurred
between soldiers Of the garrison and
Workmen III The government factories at
Spandau. Germany. Before the COM
batants cou.0 be dispersed three soldiers
had been killed by the workmen. who
greatly outnumbeled their antagonists.
Many on both sides We're severely in
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09

New YORK, Oct. S.-Mrs. Ada Rich
ardson obtained verdict before a
sheritf's jury against Mrs. Ella T. Burt
for SEQ, 900 for the alienation of her hus-
bands affections. Both women have
cattle ranches in Texas and are supposed
to be there now.
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Dypaniteu Il Saloon.

MARTINsvILLE, Ind, Oct. S.-A saloon
run by Rad Huff, at Morgantown, this
county, was destroyed, with its contents,
by the explosion of heavy charge of
dynamite. Loss on building and con-
tents, $4,000.
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council said decision in writing to the
effect that the contract between SAID
jamestown Electric Light company and
the city of jamestown Is null and VOID
the city council proceed at once to adver-
tise for bids for furnishing the city with
proper and sufficient lights. We further
recommend that the city attorney be re-
quested to recder his decision in this
matter at once.
The report was adopted on motion of
Alderman Alley.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09

r. r. Wise, the. rustling railroad res
tauranter and hotel man, has received
the republican nomination for the lower
minnesota house.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09

An action was brought in the United
states court, at New York. in behalf of
Frullch q Goochen, bankers, of London,
England, against the Panama Railroad
company, to recover 80, 7S1. the value of
a bar OF gold shipped by them and lost
in transit from Panama to Colon.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09

The bill Of II. L. RugG, extras FOR
water mains, s154.53, was referred to the
water works committee.
The bill of Anton Klaus for S36O.99 for
electric light for the months of July,
August and September was presented
and after long discussion withdrawn.
Alderman Steel introduced a resolu-
tion appropriating S5l6.20 to defray Sep
tember liabilities. Adopted.
Alderman Eager called the attention
Of the council to the need of CTR lining
Fourth avenue north and urged that it
be done before winter sets in. Alder
man Eager moved that the street and
bridge committee be instructed to con-
fer with the city attorney and ascertain
what steps are necessary to be taken in
order to proceed legally and that the
committee be empowered to employ {
surveyor Carried.
Alderman Klaus moved that when the
council adjourn, it be to meet agar
Thursday evening at s O'Clock. Carried
Alderman Steel moved that the watel
| works committee. at the next meeting o
the council, report a rate for water for +
W. Alleys water moter. Carried.
The council adjourned on motion O
| Alderman Eager
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-10-09
ROuCh en- COllrhS

For Coughs. Colds, Hoarsepess, Sore
Throat. 25c. ROUGH ON TOOTH
ACHE. Instant relief. 15c Rough on
corns. Liquid, 15c.; salve, 1Oc.