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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14
Grading the Pierre Extension.

Grading the Pierre Extension.
"The graders are working today on the
Oakes and Pierre railroad grade," said
Chief Engineer Tilden Monday. 1.-THE
citizens of Pierre agreed to grade fifty
miles west Of Aberdeen and fifteen miles
east of Pierre, the remainder OF the road
to be completed by the Northern Pacific
company as soon as the Pierre contract
was finished. OF the work forty-two
miles are already graded. Work began
this spring at Fanlkton, and the Pierre
contract is expected to be finished by
the first of July. The distance from
Oakes to the Missouri river terminus is
$50 miles. and the cost has been very
low, 60 far-about $1,000 mile. The
crop prospect is excellent in that part of
South Dakota, and q greater acreage
than last year has been sowed. There is
strong belief on the part of many that
irrigation by the means of artesian wells
10 going to be success. Several private
parties are now at work on the problem
and seem to be going about it in the
right way. The land can be made q
garden when it gets sufficient moisture.
At any rate the whole country Is looking
better and there is more water in ponds
and rivers.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14
THE Two Sister,

The Two Sisters" performance at the
Opera rink Monday night was one Of the
most popular seen IN jamestown for
long time. The play is full Of fun, jol-
lity and humorous situations, yet it
touches the heart for the picture is found
in most every neighborhood. It is the
story of two country glrls who 60 to the
city--and what befell them there. The
way the pathetic situations at the eli
makes we're relieved by little dash Of the
humorous was a relief to the audience
and dried up gathering tears from many
sympathetic heart. Miss Merrick and
Miss Billings did good work as the two sis
ters, and the kind hearted old Pepper from
Montana, was excellently done by Mr..
Ryman. The music by the Acme quar-
tette was appreciated by the audience,
whose applause forced a reappearance
and another song. Mr.. John Barker's
acting won him many enconiums and
his bone playing limitations we're the
marvel and delight of the whole audience.
The company carries lis own scenery
which was sufficiently realistic to greatly
heighten the effect of the performance.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14
4 Big Eagles Death.

A huge American eagle was killed Sat-
urday by young Herman Stein, son of
JOS. Stein, who resides few milcea..som
the city. The bird is a tremendous fell
low, his wings stretching from tip to tip
q distance Of six feet and six inches. His
talons are formidable affairs, and the day
before he was shot they grasped tame
duck, weighing IL pounds, which was
borne struggling ane fluttering from
Farmer STEMS basnyard. The eagle
was killed in another attempt TO secure
a wild duck which young Herman had
shot near the place, and which the king
Of the air, who happened to be Dear by,
made rush for and nearly escaped with.
The stories OF eagles carrying of young
lambs and children. seem almost c!edi-
BILE when the power and boldpess OF this
splendid bird are exhibited. His extinct
majesty is in the possession of j. Bertel,
of the Gladstone, who will retain his
wide spreading wings and wicked claws
as souvenirs.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
The 4. O. l.. w. Grand Lodge
Now i'm Session at
Aberdeen.
The Pierre Extension to be Com.
pletel this Railroad
Cases.
. Big American Eagle Stopped
Short in His Career Of
Pllindler.
A. o. U. w.

Aberdeen News: TIE meeting In this
city, Tuesday, of the Grand Lodge,
Ancient Order Of United Workmen of the
Dakotas, IS an event that calls for more
than passing notice, representing, as it
does, one jurisdiction of the largest
secret beneficial order on the continent,
if not in the world. The entire order
now numbers quarter of a million men,
bers, carrying $4,000 each insurance, or
an aggregate of $5OO,OOO,OOO. The Da-
kotas jurisdiction has $500 members,
who carry an insurance of S5,00O,OOO,
and so guarded by jud;cious laws that at
the death Of member the $1,000 guar
anteed by the order must be paid to the
wife or next nearest of kin to the member
without cost, and never to 60 with other
assests of the member into probate court
It is gift of the order directly to the
beneficiary, and there can be no deviation
whatever. There has been over $33, ,OOO,.
600, paid out by the entire order in this
manner already, and the noble work is
now going on at a rate of $4,000 day
on an average, being a grand total of
nearly $5,OOO,O0O year.
Aberdeen lodge No. 80, stands in the
front rank of the lodges of this jurisdic.
ton. 1t stands second IN point of num-
Der of members, having at the present
time 12O, jamestown lodge takes the lead
with 100. Aberdeen lodge was instituted
abou. the 1st of February 1886, its
charter being dated the Oath of that
month.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14
Institute Notes.

Miss Edith Wauner was appointed
secretary CT the institute.
Misses McHarg, Elliott. and Sperry
we're appointed a committee Oh entertain.
ment for Tuesday evening. All citizens
are cordially invited to attend. A good
program is promised.
A committee on resolutions consisting
of Misses Lawrence, Knauf, Morgart,
Crossett and Mrs. Gott was appointed.
The young ladies in attendance at the
institute have fallen in love with Prof.
Kennedy, the conductor. The professors
engaging manner and rare milesian wit,
command immediate attention, and COM
pei recognition of the ability with
which he is 30 richly endowed.
The kindergarten exercises by Mrs.
Ogden were most interesting. Parents
of young children should not fail to
come, and see, and hear.
The following is the program Of daily
work:
FORENOON.
Openings :O09:15.
Arithmetic-0:l5-l0:0
kindergarten--lO:lO-ll 90:
Recess-1l :OO-11:l5.
Reading and reading circle-11 :00-12:OO.
AFTERNOON.
Opening-1:90-1:45
Language or geography: 1920.
Observation-Disclosures.
Recessed 800.
Writing, History, Hygiene or School Govern
ment-S:3O-4 TO-
Question bOX-4 :O0-4:l
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14
A HUGE SWINDLE.
The Alberta EldOrado Sterile,
Freezing Region.

The Alberta EldOrado Sterile,
Freezing Region.
Aberdeen News: There recently passed
through Aberdeen a poor Norwegian
farmer, who had thought to better him.
self financially by making his home in the
Queens domlnions, along with others of
his countrymen. He spent sometime in
Alberta and the adjacent country, and
obtained good idea Of the character of
the soil, climatic conditions and the
modns operandl Of the plans so nicely
laid and the strings SO persistentIy pulled
by the Manitoba boomers. Henry Good
win was aboard the tram on which this
man was returning and had long talk
with him. In broken but forceable Ian
guage, which left an impression OF the
greatest truthfulness. the farmer told of
the almost utter worthlessness OF the
soil where be had been and of the deplor-
able condition of many of the people
who we're there and of nearly all of those
who had recently entered the country.
The land, he said, he would not have at
any price, as it was extremely sandy and
sterile. Practically nothing Of value was
Indigenous to the soil, but the principal
thing to attract attention was a bush
like growth, which would neither fur
nish fuel for the freezing settler nor
browse for the stock. He, who had
farmed in the territory adjoining the
James rlver valley, was profoundly dis
gusted and did not stand at all on the
order of his speaking but roasted the
Manitoba country to whoever would
listen.
The condition of the emlgrants, who
are assisted financially in getting away
from this country by the agent of the
Canadian syndicates and compsnies, is,
according to the farmer, nearly as bad as
slavery. All that they have in the world
is tied up, and, under the watchful eyes
of their masters, who will see that the
last cent is extorted, their condition is
wretched in the extrme. The very bread
they break has been supplied them by
the land companies for which it is the
intention, they shall pay IN time hun
dred fold. Tied hand and foot in the
neshes of laws and customs with which
they are not at all familiar, in country
absolutely new, frozen and improbable,
deprived of many social and civil rights,
their state bids fair in a very short time
to become unendurable.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14

Register Potter Of the Fargo land Office,
is in receipt of advices from the commits
sioner of the general land Office that the
present timber culture blanks may be
used for the communication proofs, pro-
vided for in the new land law, by making
such changes as are rendered necessary
by the act of March 3, 1891. Also, that
notice by publication will not be requir-
ed for entries made pr1or to Sept. Is, 1857.
rs much interest has been manifested
IN this Communication feature OF the new
law, the register offers these suggestions
to parties who have been awaiting op-
portunity to make such proofs. The
present blanks do not seem to require
my material change except Question
nine," in which the words ''and for what
period of time may be used instead of
'.period of eight years laet preceding" In
the final affidavit he suggests the striking
out of what Is not plainly applicable,
in the latter part, and writing in acreage
lowed with averments required by the
new law, to-wit: Compliance in good
faith with the requirements OF the timber
culture laws since making entry; bona
fide residence in the state Of North Da.
kota, to which may be added that proof
is made for the purpose of acquiring title
to the tract involved by the payment OF
one dollar and twenty-five cents an acre,
under and pursuant to the act repeating
the timber culture laws, approved March
3, 1891.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14
Committees Appointed.

Mayor Fuller announces the appoint
ment of the following standing commit
tees of the city council for the ensuing
year:
Finance Steel, Altschul, Fletcher.
Judiciary-Hayes. Adams, Buckley.
Fire-Hotchkiss, Stariha, Adams.
Printing-Altschul, Hayes, Fletcher.
License-Buckley, Adams, Altschul.
Streets and bridges-Hayes, Hotchklss,
Buckley.
Assessment and taxes Adams, Alt
schul, Stariha.
Public grounds-Altschul, Steel, Buck
ley.
Electric iights-Fletcher, Altschu].
Hotchkiss.
Ways and means-Altschul, Stariha,
Hotchkiss.
Water works-Hotchkiss. Stariha.
Fletcher.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14
Protection the Farmers Policy.

Among the letters of regret read at the
recent banquet of the protective tariff
league at New York was one from Sena-
tor Casey, who wrote as follows:
II am confident that the influence that
shall 60 out from the occasion Of the
annual banquet shall be for strength and
renew the principles of protection.
+ shall be glad if some of the eloquent
speakers chosen for the reunion hold
we'll the truth go essential to make clear,
now but too feebly taught-too little i'm
pressed-that no industry in the Union
60 absolutely depends for it's prosperity
upon protection as the agricultural; not
merely for farm products, but protection
which shall provide consumers of such
products which shall enlarge
and render permanent home market,
the only market able to pay liberal prices
for food.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14

the people are progressive and lnde
pendent.
There are vaet supplies OF coal IN the
central counties that will supply cheap
fuel.
Cattle and sheep can be raised at a
cost but little greater than that OF herd
ing.
Nowhere else can better vegetables be
grown.
If there are children to be educated
and good schools are an inducement, do
not look further, for wa have them in
North Dakota. The public schools, high
schools and colleges are the best.
If, peradventure, money is an object
with you, move right to the James river
valley. the richest in America.
IT farming and stock raising is the
object, stop in the valley and you can
make fortune, if you manage wisely.
Hyou desire health, vigor of mind and
body. if you like to live where the sky
is clear, where there Is sunshine by day
and the stars are all twink]ing at night,
why not hitch up and come here.
Health is the first thing to be< consid-
cred. Here you'll find it.
1t will not take the country long to
find out the facts, and it will not be
many years until the James river valley
is one of the most thickly populated of
any in the United States, when every
acre: will be bearing something and un.
der the best of cultivation. jamestown
will be considerable OF town then.
Land is cheap now, cheaper than it
ever will be again, because we are getting
started on proper basis. Capitalists
are finding out bow they can best help
the farmers, and at the same time have
pretty safe investment. 1t will not be
long before a great part of this rich
prairie land is stocked with cattle and
sheep. Then, instead of land waiting at
low figures tor purchaser, every acre
will. l.be held at something like its proper
price. Land in the James river valley In
1895 will sell readily at three times the
present prices.
Nothing is truer than this, that
farmers have only to look at this cour try
and they will be captivated by it's ad.
vantages.
1t Is the best grain growing country
in the world
There is no healthier climate on the
continent
No state has moro enterprising, ener-
getic and law-abiding citizens
Every one will be proud of North
Dakota inside of two years. With 1000
600 wool producers and 100000 of cattle
hogs and horses. this state will be the
favorite.
STATE TAXES.
The state tax on 800 of valuation ol
the different states is as follows in cents
Delaware, New Jersey and Vernon,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14
having no state tax.

J. r. Winslow is thus quoted in Mon.
days st. Paul dispatch: "California, at
least the southern part of it, IS a very
pleasant place in which to spend the win
ter. In fact, taking the state as whole
more delightful spot for man who has
made his fortune and wants to take q
rest could not be found. BY travelling
from the valleys to the mountains or to
the seashore one can find any kind of
climate he wants, hot. cold, or temperate,
but when it comes to business it is not
ace high to the northwest. Everything
in that line is greatly overdone and the
country affords no opportunity for the
business man of ordinary means or for
the working man. The country has been
doomed too much altogether. It enjoy.
ed The greatest boom and the longest
boom, probably, of any state in the
Union, and the dull season following
promises to be fully as long as the boom.
To all appearances the country will con-
tinue to be what it is now, a Mecca for
very rich men. I am glad to be on my
way home again. This section of the
country is good enough for me-"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14

The New York Press has revived
recollections of Honest" John Miller,
one Of North Dakota's ex-governors.
The Press little retrospect says:
"He was q republican, and would have
nothing to do with the political move-
ment known as the Farmers alliance.
At the end Of one term he was succeeded
by another man. He is pretty big
man. and If he had not, been large
minded, that ls If he had been willing to
stOop to small ways, he would have been
governor for second term"
North Dskota's political history gets
sadly twisted when recited 90 far away
from home. Another inference IN the
above, which is unnecessary to correct,
is that the successful candidate for gov
ernor has ito stoop to small ways"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14


The institute will continue Thursday
and Friday. Everyone Is invited to come
in during the sessions.
Mothers of very young children will be
interested in Mrs. Ogden's talks and
Kindergarten exercises, from 1O to II
q. M, and from 3 to p. m. daily, until
the close of the institute.
Two noble young men only are IN
attendance at the institute, Mr.. d. A.
Sharlow and Mr.. c. G. Bennitt. Too
much cannot be said Of the courage Of
these gentlemen in daring to brave the
dangers incident to their unprotected
condition among so many fair ladies.
The following Is a list of those in at
tendance:
Misses Lillian Curtis, Elliott, Wanner,
Eastman, Bigelow, Hodge, Emma Mel
vim, Annie Melvin, Boyle, Purchase, Lou
O'Neil, Morgan. Lawrence, Woodbury.,
Kate O'Neil, Knauf, Hambly, Gordon,
Morrow, Crossett, McHarg. Sperry, Gott,
Doughty, Grafenstein, Barrett, Mahoney,
Klein, Smith, Nellie Mahoney. LaFol-
lette, Balch, Wright, Morgan, Posey,
Villers, Carley Mesdames Sprague and
Gott. Messrs. G. c. Bennitt, D. A. Shar
low
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14

An Aberdeen mortgage company de-
clines to longer guarantee interest on
loans.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14

Beecham's Pills act like magic on q
weak stomach.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-05-14
The Teachers Institute.

The entertainment by the county
teachers the court house Tuesday evening
was fully appreciated by large number
of people. The music, both instrument
tai an9 vocal, and the recitatlons we're
we'll received. The talk to mothers by Mrs.
Ogden, and Prof. Kennedy g address were
full of interest and instruction. The
committee having the entertainment IN
charge and those who participated, have
the thanks Of all for the pleasant pro-
gram, which was as follows:
Vocal Duet. ....... Misses Curtis and LaFOllette
Recitation. Observation-Disclosures. Miss BigelOw
Talk to Mothers s...............MrS Mrs. Ogden
Solo. .............M Miss Wanner
Recitation. ........ ........ Miss Lulu LaFOllette
Address. Observation-Disclosures. Prof Kennedy
Solo. .....................M Miss Hodge
Instrumental Solo. Miss Sptrry
Recitation :. Miss Elsie MilSted
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05

William j. Crabb, an old time
citizen OF Eureka, was greatly re-
joiced last Monday morning upon the
arrival of his faithful wife whom he
had not seen before for % years.
Nearly a quarter of a century ago he
left his home, wife and little ones in
Cornwall, England, to seek a fortune
in America. Through the vicissitudes
OF western life, the folks at home were
never forgotten; but the little ones
have grown to men and women, the
latter married and settled down and
the former gone out into the world to
fight their own battles with Dame
Fortune" The maternal mission hav-
ing been faithfully fulfilled the mother
has come here to join her husband and
to cheer him through the balance Of
lIfe's journey.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
Contempt of Court.

The Supreme Court of Montana has
indicated the right of a newspaper to
publish the news. Judge Mediation
Of Butte recently ordered Editor ]. A.
Mcknight Of the Helena Journal to
appear before him for publishing in a
gossipy article the words OF "An Old
Montanian, ITO the effect that the Davis
will contestants could not get an inn
partial trial before any Judge or jury
in Butte, where the vast estate lies,
and from which it would be removed
il the contest is successful.
The Court held that contempt OF
Court is confined almost exclusively to
acts that interrupt the progress OF the
business of the Court. We are pass
ing upon a question OF law as between
rights OF a citizen and the power of the
Court to summarily imprison on a
charge Of contempt. The power is
given to the Court to enforce obedience
and respect for the authority Of the
Court. Ii is not to enforce sentiment
tai respect, for that must be gained
by other means, and will come to a
Court where law and order are admins
tered with able, fearless and impartial
fidelity. The prisoner was ordered
discharged.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05
RAILROAD THAT WOULD
PAY.

Salt Lakes live business men want
a railroad built across Southern-C Gem
trail Nevada to the Pacific Ocean. 1t
has been demonstrated time and
again that such a road would pay. A
late issue Of the Tribune, published in
the Mormon metropolis, says on this
subject: "If syndicate would put
together twenty millions OF dollars and
build a road from here out west, some
$50 miles, then run N end Of the Y
TO San Francisco Bay, and the other
end TO Los Angeles, the freight ON ore
alone at this end of the line would pay
10 per cent per mum on the whole
cost. There may be some other such
an opportunity left for capital in the
world, but we do not know where il is.
In addition TO this ore that would be
brought in, the road would carry all
the fruit of Southern California that is
marketed in the North and East; it
would carry as much coal from our
mountains to Los Angeles as it could
find cars to run il would have all the
passenger traffic between California
and the East, because it could afford
to carry passengers at rates that would
make the Central Pacific useless. Our
belief is that such q road, honestly
built and charging only fair rates,
would pay for itself every four years as
long as the world lasts"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-09-05

To A. SKILLMAN, Foreman Of the
Grand Jury-We, your committee on
Roads and Highways, have examined
all roads as directed, and submit the
following report: The road between
Eureka and Pinto is in good condition
also the roads to Ruby Hill and
Spring Valley, with the exception OF
the culverts between Cariboo Hill and
| the Richmond Schoolhouse, on the
Richmond grade. We find that the
bridge at the mouth Of New York
| Canyon needs two posts and a cap I'M
| der the centre to strengthen it, and
| would suggest that a light railing be
| put on each side, as the bridge ia very
| narrow. We found the roads to Devils
! Gate and Hay Ranch in fair condition.
| The road to Newark summit has been
| changed from the water course to the
| side hill by Frank Depaoli & Co., and
we recommend that the County Com
missioners adopt the new road, as it
is much better than the old one.
We found on Ruby Hill Avenue
that the waste water from the Martel-
lett hydrant is a nuisance and should
be attended to, as it keeps the road in
a bad condition.
We further recommend that the
distractions and waste water at the
corner of Main and Bateman streets,
opposite the Courthouse, be attended
to; also the waste water running on
Main street at the Eureka Con. scales.
The road from the Eureka Con. Min
ing Company's office to the bridge
should be Strengthened; also, that
some repairs should be made below
said bridge to the depot. The entrance
to Eureka from Adams Hill, by the
road around the Chinese burying-
ground, should be made passable for
heavy teams.
We found some OF the streets in Eu-
reka in a filthy condition they should
be Immediately cleaned and kept SO.
john ii. MCKENZIE,
@. l.. BRoY,
ID. DEPAoLI.