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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-05-29
Old Wheat Coming to Light,

1t may be matter of surprise to a
great many people to learn that there is
still large amount of old wheat in the
hands of farmers. The roller mills at
Valley City, according to John Russell,
president of the company, have taken in
since seeding ended, about 10000 bushels
ofgrain, for which the highest market price
was paid. Mr.. Russell believes that fully
25,OO0 bushels will be received before the
new crop, from Barnes county alone The
First National bank OF Valley City has
only put out about 10000 bushels for
seed and Mr.. Russell, 1000 on his own
account. Every one who was worthy
of receiving credit got all the seed wheat
necessary.
In Stutsman county there is still con-
siderable old wheat in the possession of
farmers, although not nearly as much as
in Barnes county. Manager H. S. Helm
of the mills here, estimates that they will
take in about 10000 bushels, having al
ready received half that amount since
seeding was finished There is little
ground to raise the cry OF destltutlon
and suffering among farmers, when such
facts as these are learned.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-05-29
THE POSTOFFICE SITUATION.
The Appearance of New Candi-
date Creates a Local Sensations
Endorsements and a Protest.


Endorsements and Protest.
A new candidate for the postoffice ap-
pointnlent appeared in the lists Monday
evenlng-Mrs. Clara Flint, widow of ex-
Mayor J. J. Flint. A number of the
lady's friends believing that her appoint
ment would be popular and deserving
one, agreeable to many of the older resi-
dents of Jamestown, started a petition
requesting Senator Casey to cut the
Gordian knot by making Mrs. Flint post
mistress. Most of the other candidates
for the Office united in asking for Mrs.
Fint's appointment, Messrs. Vennum
and Kelley telesraphing such request to
Senator Casey, while it is understood
that Mr.. Wonnenberg also was not unfa-
vorably disposed to the lady's candidacy.
At the Opera hall this morning some
twenty or more citizens gathered, and
after discussion of the situation, re-
solved by vote to respectfully protest
against the appointment of Mr.. G. P.
Smith, which was believed to have been
practically decided upon by Senator Ca
sey. The meeting and it's result was tel
egraphed this afternoon to the senator.
There seems to be strong disposition
on the part of the majority of the candi-
dates and their friends 10 compromise
what differences may exist, in Difference
to the request of Senator Casey, and to
unite upon some one who will make an
acceptable, an las far as possible, popular
postoffice official. But while all of the
candidates do not join with tie above OBJ
ject, 1t is difficult to predict what the re-
suit will be. The solution of the matter
will doubtless be made in a few days by
the appointment from Washington.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-05-29
POLITICAL MOVEMENTS.
The State Committees of Both
Parties Getting Ready to
Call Conventions.
An Illustration Of the Sioux way
OF Raising POtatOes-A
Family Affair.
The Episcopal Church will be Re
opened Sunday--Miss HAM
mOn(l's Artistic Work.
Ancnt State Conventions.

District Attorney Frye returned Sat
urday from Fargo, where he attended
the meeting of the executive committee
of the republican state committee yester-
day, as the proxy Of o. II. Hewitt, the
member from this district. He says that
it was decided to call meeting of the
whole committee for Fargo, June 18th, at
$50 p. m. This date is the second day
of the tireman's tournament and there
will undoubtedly be full attendance.
The whole committee, at the meeting on
that date, will call the convention which
will place the republican state ticket in
the field. The democratic executive
committee will meet at Fargo next week
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-05-29
Resolutions.

At regular meeting OF the Epworth
league held Friday evening, May 23rd,
1890, the following resolutions of sympa-
thy and coincidence were adopted.
Whereas, In the providence of our
Heavenly Father. two of our members.
Misses Grace and Nellie Vincent, have
been sorely bereaved in the death of their
beloved mother. Therefore resolved,
that we extend to them our heartfelt
sympathy in this, their grievous afilic
ton, and pray that grace may be given
to sustain them.
Resolved, That a copy of this be pre-
sented to our Sisters Vincent, also copy
be published in the city papers.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-05-29

HOW the sioux Ita1Sc 1'OtatOcs.
An item from the Turtle Mountain
Star to the effect that a car load of
potatoes had been recently dis
tributed to the Indians on that reserva-
ton, recalls the story told on Secretary
Noble in Washington, about his potato
experiment. with the Sioux. The secre-
tary is taking an unusual interest in the
noble red people at present and has some
very common sense ideas about
the manner of dealing with them
ideas that have not generally
marked the conduct of that department
during past administrations. The secre-
tary, learning that the Indians wanted
some seed potatoes, in the interests OF
Indian industry and agricultural ad-
vancement had lot of a fine variety
sent out to the reservation, with special
directions about planting, tending the
vines and caring for the crop. The Sec
retary thought he had at last found an
agricultural operation that an Injun
could succeed at and prided himself on
his business like policy 80 different from
the theoretical management Of mission
aries and New England enthusiasts.
The potatoes were planted by our
untutored friends in due season, but, as
the secretary learned afterwards instead
Of being cut into pieces and the eyes left,
the entire lot was dumped, just as re-
celved, into one hole and carefully COW
cred up. The result of this new method
of potato culture was not, however, to
bear it's full fruition, either in the inter-
ests of Uncle Jerry Rusk' department or
for the education of the Indians them
selves. 1t was not long before the
Indian stomach began to assert its we'll
known supremacy over the Indian and
from that instant the potato crop of 1890
on the Sioux reservation was doomed.
Peck by peck, those splendid seed pota-
toes, planted amid such high hopes of
the secretary and with the best intention
that an Indian could possess, began to
disappear. Whenever meal time hove to
forage was planned and promptly exc
cuted on the potato crop, and as an
Indians dining hour is always living
and present essence with him, the pile
OF government tubers rapidly disappear.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-05-29
Democrats Call a Convention.

G. A. Lieber and Andrew Blewett were
at Fargo Tuesday attending the meet
ing of the state executive committee.
The former says the state convention,
which Will place a state ticket in the
field, was called to meet July 10th at
Fargo. The Argus gives the date as
July Goth, which MIR. Lleber says is in
correct. The basis Of representation was
fixed at one delegate for each hundred
votes or fraction thereof cast for the
democratic candidate for governor in
1885, This will make the representation
in the convention about 157.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-05-29

The bidders live at Mandan, Sims,
Gladstone, New Salem and otLer points
west of the Missouri river where native
coal is mined. The low bid of Mr.. Black
we'll was evidently great surprise to
the other bidders as it was never sup
posed that a bidder east of the river, not
known to be operating mines, could begin
to compete for so large contract. It is
understood that Mr.. Blackwell has been
prepared for some time to commence
work on new mine, or one that was
supposed to be of little value, and had
facilities for carrying out his contract
that only became known yesterday It
is also stated that several of the above
bids were from parties whose response
bllity was not we'll known to the trus-
tees. It is matter for local congratu-
lation that jamestown dealers are able
to secure contracts for furnishing sup
plies to the state institution at this point
and shows good condition of business
facilities in the metropolis of the James
river.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-05-29
A Family Affair.

The following, from the Turtle Noun
tain Star, may explain some of the ami
mus of the opposition to the confirma-
tlon of Indian Agent Waugh. If the
facts are true, the Cramsie family have
been having it about their own way, and
their objection to leaving the liberal en-
ployment of Uncle Samuel is very easy
to understand. The Star says:
John Waugh, of jamestown, was some
weeks ago appointed to succeed Major
Cramsie, us indian agent at Fort TOtten,
but it seems there is strong effort being
made by the friends of Cramsie to pre-
vent Waugh's confirmation and for the
retention of Cramsie. In lieu of this
fact correspondent furnishes the Star
with some poignant reasons "why Mr.,
or Mrs. Cramsie, wish to remain agent at
Devils Lake Indian Agency" 10 use his
own words, and continuing he says:
Mrs. Cramsie is, as Is generally known,
a halfbreed of the Sioux tribe She is
greatly inclined to run the shop at her
own liking; in short, she wears the knlck-
erbockers, il may say 50. This domi-
neering inclination is the principal motor
to her desiring to remain in her present
position as Mrs. Agent. Furthermore,
there is a family affair connected with it,
to-wit
j. w. Cramsle, agent ............ $1,000
Mrs. j. w. Cramsie, as interpreter 3OO
The brother of Mrs. CraLnsie is
engaged as farmer in charge
fiddler in charge would suit bet
ter-Mr. Buosson, at. ......... LOCO
His son-well, let that 60 with
out remark. ................... 6OO
Her niece, A. V. Larlviere, who
recently connected her noble
Sioux blood with that of Ger
man nobleman, receives as
teacher, Mrs. Witzleben. 72O
Mr.. Witzleben, teacher ..... 72O
Finally, Mrs. Cramsle has another
niece, as teacher, graduated
from some dancing academy,
Nettle Buisson, she receives. 600
In toto. S., ,l40
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-05-29

ed. Every potato was dug up and eaten.
The secretary is now rejecting on the
v:cissltudes of Indian agriculture in the
far west and 1T Is said that he admits his
policy is in a sadder, but wiser shape.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-05-29
CONTRACTING FOR GOAL.
The Fuel Supply for the North Da.
kOta Asylum Let to q Jamestown
Ftrm...IIignite to be Used,

The Fuel Supply for the North Da.
kOta Asylum Let to q Jamestown
Firm...Lignite to be Used.
The contract for furnishing the hospi.
tai for insane with the yearly supply of
fuel was awarded Monday at the meet
ing of the trustees. There were eight
bids opened, all for native, or Ignite,
coal. The legislature, it will be remem-
bered, passed law requiring all state
institutions to use the native fuel where
1t could be obtained at price not to
exceed 1926 ton. This law was for the
purpose of aiding IN developing the coal
industry of the state and getting the
fuel into more general use. Last year
eastern soft coal was burned at a price
OF S6.4O ton, and about 1000 tons were
required aC an expense of over $4,000.
It is expected that between three and
four thousand tons of Ignite coal will
be required for the same period this
year, and that the cost will be about the
same. The price at which the contract
to furnish this was let, is 1916 ton,
delivered, and the successful bidder was
G. E. Blackwell Of Jamestown, manager
of the Gull River Lumber company. The
IL Il R-I
, 1890-08-31

Through Pulmdns from Colorado,
Utah and Wyoming to st. Louis; this re
quires but one change of cars between
points in the states and territory above
named to New York, Boston. Phlladel-
phia, Baltimore, Washington. Pittsburg,
and other eastern points.
Through DINING Cars from Denver "a
ST. Louis, connecting at that point with
through diners from there to the princi,
pal eastern cities; abundance of time and
the finest mem the market affords.
Through Free Char Cars VIA the
Wabash to all principal points on its line,
viz: Chicago, Toledo, st. Louis, LaFay.
cite, Jacksonville. Peoria, Des Moines,
Danville, Springfield, Detroit, Ottumwa,
and intermediate points.
Mann BoudO6. Cars are run bet geen
Kansas City and st. Louis, Chicago and
Toledo. These are the most elegant pas.
senger coaches ever built, and insure the
utmost privacy and luxury. An elegantly
equipped buffet is n prominent feature OF
this service.
Full particulars upon application to
G. NJ. HAMPsoN,
Commercial Agent, Denver.
@. w. SWEET, 7. A., Cheyenne.
, 1890-08-31

to have made respectable men in society,
instead of being doomed to pass their
lives in prison. Who are to blame for a
child being williul and disobedient? Its
parents and guardians. Tn same is true
of the outlaws. When the Youngers or
Jameses were charged with a bank rob
berry, Clay county rose Indignantly to de.
nounce the charge, or declare that the
robbers and murderers we're being perse
cuted because they had been under
Quantrells black flag. Thus encouraged
they went on from bad to worse. robbIng,
plundering and killing, while many
of the residents OF Clay, Jackson and
Galloway counties shielded them and de.
clared they were prosecuted for political
reasons.
All this may be true, but it Is of little
use, l find. to appeal to the moral nature
OF a county. Ii is thankless task. You
may talk to a county and appeal to its
better nature till you are black in the
face aud it will not even feel ashamed of
itself. 1t is a good deal SO with
| have done much to prevent congress
from bringing my gray, hairs with sorrow
to the grave, but what has been the re-
sulu Members have CONT on pairing
with each other in a brain sapping way,
while in a body | can truthfully say that
congress never even ven away by itself
for n single moment to consider what |
have said.
Returning again to the subject ola
tacit endowment of lawlessness on the
part Of communities or parents, l must
say that they are the parties who suffer at
last. Willtul blindness to the defects
and misdemeanors eff a child especially
brings its sorrowful reward to the parent
at last. while careful and wholesome dis
cipline are sure to pay the painstakinR
parent in the end.
l once knew a dark haired lad whom
~aacall Henry Esrariot. He was a bright
boy, Of a little more han my W age
His father was severe with him, and
many a time and oft as l went in swim.
ming with Henry | have seen parental
, 1890-08-31

Bonds will be issued by johnson coun-
ty, Wyoming, to the amount OF about
S72, 600 for the existing Indebtedness OF
the county as provided for by the law en-
acted by the last Legislative assembly and
by the constitution Of the state.
Sealed bids will be received b. the
board OF county commissioners until
twelve O'Clock noon September 10. 1890,
at its office in Buffalo, Wyoming, at
which time bids will be opened in the
presence of the bidders or their repre-
sentatiVes.
Bonds will be issued TO the amount Of
4 per cent Of the assessed valuation ofthe
county as shown by the last general as
sessment. Ten per cent of the amount
will be paid in ten years from the date Of
issuance and 10 per cent annually there
after until paid, and bearing interest at
the rate Of 6 per cent per annnm
THE board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
By order of the board.
Attest: II. II. MANN,
W. p. KEAYs, Chairman.
County Clerk
, 1890-08-31
NET GOODS.

.MOOastOae, Turquoise,
Garnet and Pearl Hearts;
Garnet bracelets, Brooch
es and Earrings, at Z0h-
aer, Buechaes- y Co.'s.
, 1890-08-31
e. LAWLER,
and General Contractor.

Water and Sewer Service, Grease Traps
and repairing a speciality. All material and
work guaranteed. A complete stock OF new
goods always on hand. Estimates furnished
on application.
Orders left at e. Schweickert's hardware
store will receive prompt attention.
, 1890-08-31

welts on him as wide and c~erullan as the
back Of a bluefish.
Henry ussd to steal movable things
from my desk at school and barter them
to others. He grew to manhood and stole
a horse. He was arrested and tried and
found guilty. Before he was sent to the
pe~nitentIary he got hold Of a case knife,
however, and with it be dug his way out.
Taking a few whiffs of the fresh young
morning be lie out for home.
The next morning. while reading the
paper. the old man espied Henry while be
was yet a great way of, and knew him.
Calling him in he had a large and arro-
giant gobbler killed TOR him, and while
Henry ate this toothsome bird the old
man telegraped the sheriff and turned
him over TO the authorities. receiving
therefor the reward not only of a perfect
ly limpid conscience. but eight hundred
dollars $500 in cash.
So ! say that parents who do their
plain though painful duty by their chill
dren in that way are almost sure of a
reward.
, 1890-08-31
Aw


Persons should never travel without a
box of Brandreth's Pills. A few doses
before going on ship will prevent sea
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rheumatism take from three to five pills
and if they do incorporate in an hour or SO
take three OF four more.
Brandreth's Pills are purely vegetable,
absolutely harmless. and safe to take at
any time.
Sold IN every drug and medicine store,
either plain or sugar coated.
, 1890-08-31
DR.. I. WAGNER
sPECIALrsr.

a
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them from worse than death, is no less a
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YOUNG NIENI
Who may be suffering from the effects of
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There are many the age OF thirty to sixty
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See the doctors additional advertisements
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, 1890-08-31
NYE REVIEWS A BOOK.
He Writes of the Biography of the
Younger Brothers.
They Were Fond of Their Fun and
Largely Given TO Prayer.
Tale of a Preciplce- Something
About Prodigal Sons.

Copyright by Edgar w. Nyel
There has been recently placed in my
hands for review a rectangular, liver col
ored brochure, issued for the summer
trade, which Is a resume of the public
services Of the Younger brothers, who,
as it will be remembered. were engaged
Tor some years in soliciting donations Of
funds and goods for the use Of persons
in need, ami who reside, when at home,
mostly in Clay and johnson counties,
Mo.
The book is handsomely gotten up,
though sold at twenty-five cents per
volume, and brsathes a spirit of kIndli-
ness and humanity which should teach
ia all a valuable lesson. | have read the
, 1890-08-31

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him. which Is strictly confidential, as he needs no inter
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nothing for consultation. as he only sells the remedies
which are safe, sure and quick. and prices very low.
HIS motto Is: "A Cure Guaranteed II directions
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Persons living outsite Of Denver can write to Lee
Wing. enclosing &c staraS, I'D explain their symp-
toms, when he Will be pleased to send them advice IS
to which of hn remedies will 30 benencial.
Al correspondence strictly connde1tial.
LEE WING, t5f4 tarImer ST., Denver, Colo
, 1890-08-31
NET GOORS.

Hearts are all the rage
ina .JeiUetry. Zehner, Bwech-
Her " Co. recetDed some
cery Hne styles fn Lace
Pms, Pendants, Scarf
Pins, Rings.
, 1890-08-31
LEE WING.
Chinese Vegetable Remedies

OHHHusu FtBttduI6 hemeuI6t
for Sale.
He guarantees the euro of
the following diseases:
All diseases peculiar to
women, falling weakness,
and of a private nature;
female weakness, seminal
weakness, all sexual dis
eaeee, lost manhood, all
skin diseases, all blood dis
eases, scrofula, catarrh.
rheumatism, cancer. tape
--or ..lt rk.-- ~-.larso
, 1890-08-31
WHY is IT ?
DEATH

DEATH
Is the black camel which has knelt at the
door OF a large number Of markets within the
past year, yet the
PHRNIX
Goes on doing an Increased amount of BUSH
ness, pleasing its patrons and enjoying the
fruit OF success, The keynote TO success In
business Is
Square Dealing.
We make no claims tina patrons experience
with us will not verify. We have been long
established We know the demand and are
able to meet 1t as we always keep in stock the
largest line and best quality OF corn fed beef
poultry, nsh, game, vegetables and fruits OF
the season. Come once and you will come
again. Enjoy one good meal and you will en-
Joy another.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-02
MORE THAN A MILLION.
Plenty of Water at Sand Springs for
All Purposes.

County Surveyor Romig and Con-
sulting Engineer PiersOn went out to
Sand Springs yesterday afternoon and
made a careful and exhaustive meas
urement of the flow of water with a
view to estimating its value i'll sup,
plying Abilene with water. The re-
suits of their meaSurem ents almost eX-
actly corrOborated those made by Mr..
Romig one year ago. BY the most ac-
curate measures Obtainable they found
the flow to be ,1O2, 377 gallons per "a
hours or enough to amply supply a city
of about IS, 900 people allowing so gal
Ions daily to each person which is the
usual estimate.
There can be no further doubt as to
the quantity or quality of water of
Sand Springs. Mr. Romig is at work
on estimates for the masonry 10 be
constructed at the springs in case tie
new improvements are pnJ in and Mr..
Pierson, accompanied by w. S. Siam
baugh, is in Topeka before the U. S,
court to get an order for the receiver
of the Waterworks company to go on
with the work.
1t only remains for the council to de-
eide that they will stop litigation and
allow the company to spend its 500, 900
improving the plant and it will be fur
niShed in four months. We are sur
prised that they should hesitate when
Abilene is so anxious to have the water.
1t surely cannot be the councils inten-
ton to leave us without fire protection.
We hope to see immediate action
taken