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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11
Warning to Sheep Buyers.


Northwestern Farmer and Breeder:
The name Promoter is given to those
who purchase live stock and let them out
on shares for term of years, usually
from three to five-to responsible farmers
who pay back portion Of the increase
to the owners. 1t has been practlced to
a large extent throughout the south, and
for the past two years has been growing
very rapidly throughout the northwest.
10 such as are not posted and are anx-
ious to secure sheep to keep on shares on
Their farms, the temptation is strong to
sign anything that they are asked to put
their names to, so that they can get hold
of the coveted sheep. We gave in May
18th number, form Of contract, which
we are told is used by the Mortgage Bank
& Investment company of Fargo, North
Dakota. This concern is said to be con-
trolled by E. Ashley Mears who 10 gain
ing something of name throughout the
Dakotas, Judging from the reports we
receive from many quarters concerning
him. We have word from the men OF
whom he has bought sheep in Montana,
and have taken pains to ascertain partic-
ulars. as to the character OF his buying
orders which we will will hold for the
present, but with the information now in
hand we are not surprised to learn that
reports Of scab IN North Dakota are now
said to come from those who are now
handling his sheep.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11

the efforts to enforce the law. Many who
doubt the wisdom and efficacy Of the law
have proper respect for it, because it is
law. An honest opinion that it should
be repealed in no way conflicts with an
honest opinion that as long as 1t is on
the statute books it should be enforced.
Since the recent United States supreme
court decision, affirming tho validity OF
the Wilson bill, efforts to close up the
saloons, all over the state have ceen
made. At Fargo several hundred sub.
poenas have been issued and the grand
jury will make thorough investigation.
The expense of the proceedings is to be
regretted as it will prove large addi-
tional tax on all the counties where the
law has not been voluntarily complied
with. The witnesses and officers receive
fees, which rapidly mount up into the
hundreds of dollars. We are now real
izing that one OF the legacies Of the laws
passage is the large expense connected
with its enforcement in a state where
public sentiment as to the justice of the
measure IS equally divided.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11
Lignite Coal Rates.

Hon. Geo. Auld, Dickinson: The
Northern Pacific has raised the prlce Of
hauling Ignite coal from Dickinson to
points as far east as jamestown, to SO
cents ton. Formerly the difference in
the rate between Dickinson and Sims
was but 25 cents. a ton, which enabled ne
to get at least a share Of the coal bust.
ness. As matter Of fact, the interests
of the people, aud the development Of
the western native coal region require
that the company make fat rate on
coal, the same as it did op hay to Mont
ana from points IN North Dakota, wher-
ever hay could Re obtained. II this
were in force, giving all coal mines an
opportunity to get their product into
the farm houses Of the country, the trade
would rapidly increase and all parties be
greatly benefited.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11
Advancing the Price Of Land.

Advancing the Price Of Land.
The Burlington land syndicate OF Iowa
which probably owns more land in all
parts OF the west and south than any
other corporation in the United States
has recently advanced the price OF all
their marketable lands IS an acre. The
company was at one time large owner
of North Dakota realty, but have dis
posed of their holdings here. Their
lands, however, are situated nearly
every western state and territory and the
same reasons that have induced the syn
dicste to advance the price of other lands
applies with greater effect here.
There is no doubt but what North
Dakota farm lands have touched the
lowest notch, and will hereafter be SUBJ
ject to steady rise in value. This may
not be apparent Immediately, but is GER
tain to come within a very few years.
It is reported that an English capital
list has invested $4,000 IN Red river
lands and has gone to England to organ
ize company for the purchase OF large
amount Of land in various portions OF
the state.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11
Enforcing the Law.

The local prohibitionists evidently do
not propose to wait for the grand jury to
close up the saloons. They are doing it
themselves. The result of their recent
activity is seen in the closing up of Cow
ans place and it is intimated that sever
al other places will soon be in the hands
of the sheriff. A number Of people have
been subpoenaed and their testimony
taken before States Attorney Conklin.
The result Is said to be conclusive evi-
dence of the sale. There has been con-
siderable unjust criticism of the officers,
because the saloons were permitted to
run. The fact that the officers are not
detectives seems to have been lost sight
of. That the saloons have not been
closed up is due-not to any neglect of
duty on the part Of the oficers-but, as
I. G. Wade said at the mass meeting
Monday night, to the temperance peo-
pie themselves. An affidaylt by reput-
able citizens as to the reputation of a
place for selling liquor is sufficient to
secure search warrant, and the posting
of an internal revenue license to sell
liquors is according:to the law, presump
tive evidence of the sale. The law has
been on the statute books over a year
and if the prohibitionists are not ac-
quainted with it's provisions it is their
own fault. And If they have been ac-
qualnted with it's provisions, they should
blame themselves it the saloons have
been permitted to continue the sale.
States Attorney Conklin has promptly
acted whenever evidence has been laid
before him and Judge Rose has as
promptly issued search warrants and In
functions. Mr.. Wade has illustrated
what the prohibitionists could do if they
80 desired. 1t Is easy to get evidence,
but heretofore the people interested in
closing up the saloons have made no
effort to get it.
There are many people in North Da-
kota-not prohibitionists themselves
who are thoroughly in sympathy with
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11
PITHlLY TOLD,

Minor Matters of News Presented In
Concise Form.
Edward Burgess, the famous yacht
designer, is i'll with typhoid fever at his
home in Boston.
1t was decided al q French cabinet
council to ask parliament for grant to
enable France to take part in the Chi
cago worlds fair.
The committee of artists to select new
coin designs met at Washington. and
after examing about 800 rejected them
all.
William Arnold, of the dry goods firm
of Arnold, Constable & Co., New York.
died suddenly Of heart disease at Baby
lon, L. l., Monday.
Kate Mott Nugent was placed on trial
at RlvelNead, l.. l., on the charge of
bigemy. She had three husbands before
she was IA years of age.
At the annual meetings of the Duluth
and Iron Range Railroad company and
the Minnesota Iron company, H. r.
Bishop was elected president.
Mrs. Eva Mann. who is now at Allan
tic City, declared her intention of prose-
cutting suit to obtain a portion of
Robert Ray Hamilton's estate.
Cardinal Manning, J. E. Gorst and
Watts, the artist, have expressed them
selves in favor of shorter hours for the
striking omnibus drivers of London.
The 1876 pioneers of the Black Hills
made an excursion Monday through the
hills over the Burlington and Missouri
road from Deadwood to Custer. Up
wards of 700 people boarded the train.
The fine new hall erected by the Cesko
Slavansky Podperiyici Spolek (Bohe-
mian benevolent society, at Cedar Rap
ids, Iowa, at cost of $4,000, was
dedicated with impressive ceremonies.
The corner stone of the new high
school building at Duluth was laid
Monday. Ignatius Donnelly delivered
an address and other appropriate core
monies followed. The building win
cost $30O,OOO.
In recent Russian trials to test the
adaptability Of snow breastworks against
an enemy's fire, it was found that thick
ness Of six feet was perfect protection
against bullets fred at 800 PAGES. Packing
tho snow and pouring water over it to
make crust Of ice was found to keep
bullets out when the thickness was only
three feet and one-half.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11
Ex.Gov. Ordway Coming Back.

According to the Minneapolis Tribune
correspondent, Hon. N. G. Ordway is Oh
bis way to this state, where he will spend
several months for his health. The gov
ernor has been sick for some time, and
was once given up by his friends as be-
yond recovery. He has declared that he
was through with politics, as be was get
ting too old to stand the brunt of the
fight as before, but the Tribune intimates
that bis journey west is not entirely
devoid of political significance, and that
it may concern the next senatorial elec-
ton. It is not believed that the ex-goy.
ernor has any further aspirations himself,
but now that his health is on the mend,
his old war-like spirit moves him to get
into the arena again, and there is no
place like North Dakota for glad dlatorial
combat at any season of the year. Gov.
Ordway still has many property interests
in the state.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11

would have been divided between town
and country.

would have been divided between town
and country.
The following is said to be regulation
of the internal revenue department:
"Saloonkeepers,s and others who deal in
cigars would do we'll to closely study the
law enacted by the last congress in ~
gard to the sale of cigars. Section 1862
of the revised statutes says that cigars
must be sold to the customer direct from
the properly stamped box. A dealer
who takes handful of cigars and lays
them before the buyer to choose from,
or saloonkeeper who brings a customer
a cigar on plate or IN glass makes
himself liable to fine Of $1OO." If such
regulation is in force it's violation 10
matter Of every day occurrence wherever
cigars are retailed.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11
COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT.
jamestown College will Gradu.
ate Its First Glass Thurs.
day Evening.
Fourth of July Committees De
eide Not to Celebrate This
Year.
Other Local BriefS.--.PrOcee(l-
ings Of the Commission
college Commencement.
erS.


The first commencement exercises of
jamestown college will be held Thurs
day evening at the Presbyterian church,
when the normal class of 1891 will grad
uate. There are three graduates, Miss
Gertrude Tilden, Miss Edith Atkinson
and Miss Myra Porter. The following is
the program:
Organ Voluntary. ary,................M Mr.. 0. II. Holt
Opening Prayer. Rev. VIM. Glib
Essay. .... 'The Judgment Of the World. u
Miss Gertrude 3. Tilden.
Vocal Solo. Heaven Bath Shed a Tear. u
Mrs. Z. J. SchWellenbach.
Essay.... 49,. .................. Building. -
Miss Edith S. Atkinson.
Tannhauser,..... ........ Wagner. Raft
Mrs. Fred Klapp.
Essay. ............. 1.-The Influence of Ideals. -
Miss Myra +. Porter.
Vocal Solo, THE Nightingale's Trill. -
Mrs. II. Pearce.
Address, :. Rev. Gainesville Pike
Awarding Diplomas .... Rev. G. s. Baskerville
BenedictiOn.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11
q. A. II. EncaElpment.

Their. will be meeting of the Grand
Army men of the Park Region of Mime
sofa and the Red River valley in North
Dakota, at Moorhead, June % to 26. The
encampment promises to be largely at.
tended by the veterans and their families
The North Pacific railroad will put on
sale round trip ticket good until June
q, at rate of one and fifth fare. The
encampment is one Of the numerous
soldier gatherings that are occurring all
over the country. The social features
and out door recreations are making
these meetings extremely popular every
where.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11
The States Insurance Business.

According to Commissioner Carey's
statement of insurance business done
in the state for 1890, it is seen that there
is one fire insurance company organized
in North Dakota, the Phoenix Of Minot,
with paid up capital OF 100000. This
company wrote risks IN 1890 amounting
to 1882. land had but $3.50 in losses.
There are four hail insurance COM
panies in the state, the Alliance Of James
town, Farmers Mutual Protective Of
Grand Forks, LaMoure County Mutual,
and the Northwestern Scandinavian
Farmers Mutual of Grand Forks. Figures
for the business of the Alliance Hail com.
pany of jamestown are not given in the
report. The losses incurred by the other
three companies were $69, 1922 OF which
but ST. ,274.43 have been paid. Premiums
reported received amount to S52,962.94
The Grand Forks Mutual company did
the bulk of the business reported. The
other two concerns both have paid in
full their losses.
The foreign life and accident insurance
companies wrote risks amounting to s4,-
a.. .O27.O4 in the state the past year, re-
ceived in premiums $3.50, ,794.31, and paid
losses of $65,858.84.
The foreign fire insurance companies
insured property amounting to s1s,647,-
O75 %, received as premiums S34l l,0O1. 20,
paid out in losses $163, 3,l12.2O.
The Lloyds Plate Glass Insurance
company wrote $]3.542.38 in risks and
paid out in losses $1O9.63, receiving in
premiums S563S7.
From the amount of business trans.
acted and losses incurred and paid, it
would seem that all the insurance CON-
panies IN the state, particularly the hail
associations, have done very lucrative
business for the year 1880.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11
The Council Committee Reports
Oh the Proposition, Advising
Against it.
A Growing Sentiment That the
Prohibition Law Should
he Enforced.
Statement Of Business Done in
1890 by Fire and Hail Insur.
ancc Companies.
City Council.

<1uJouIueu ulcoCluS VI VIC CAIy COuuClA
Saturday night, Mayor Fuller presiding.
Present Aldermen Altschul, Adams.
Buckley, Eager, Hotchkiss and Steel.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The committee to which was referred
the communication of Bishop Stanley in
regard to abatement Of taxes reported,
recommending that the prayer OF the Pc
titioner be granted. The report was
adopted on motion Of Alderman Hotch-
kiss.
The street and bridge committee. to
which tie matter Of sewerage was refer.
red, made the following report:
We would report that sewer pipes laid
with proper man holes will cost sl.35 per
foot; 400 feet will amount to S5,67O.OO.
In the present state of the city's finances
your committee think it not advisable to
put in sewers.
The report was signed by Aldermen
Hotchkiss and Buckley.
Alderman Eager moved that the report
be adopted. Carried.
Alderman Eager moved that the new
license ordinance be laid over until the
next meeting OF the council. Carried.
BILLS ALLOWED.
Judges Of election, school election $50 90
VIM Gleason, labor. 8 65
George Singler, labor ......... 90
Alderman Steel introduced a resolu-
ton, which was adopted under suspen-
sion OF the rules, appropriatlng 26O Is
to pay the above accounts.
Alderman Hotchkiss reported verbally
on application of c. D. Porter for use of
artesian water and we'll house for wash
ing celery, recommending that same be
granted and rental b. fixed at 512 for the
five months desired. The report was
adopted on motion of Alderman Steel.
Alderman Steel moved that the mayor
be requested to aotify the tenant and
owner of the Thompson boarding house
property to clean up the rear of the yard
where the slops and refuse are thrown.
Carried.
Alderman Steel moved that the mayor
appoint special committee of three to
report at the next meeting OF the council
on the advisability of a general system
of business license and also to report an
ordinance covering the matter. The
motion prevailed and Mayor Fuller ap-
pointed as such committee Aldermen
Altschul. Eager and Steel.
Alderman Steel moved that the purcell
proceed to the election of city attorney.
The motion prevailed and ballot being
taken Fredrus Baldwin received votes.
8. L. Glaspell 2 votes and e. w. Camp l
vote.
The second ballot resulted: Baldwin
4, Glaspell 2. Mr.. Baldwin having re-
ceived majority OF all the votes cast
was declared duly elected city attorney.
Alderman Eager moved that the coun-
Gil proceed to the election OF city clerk.
The motion prevailed and the ballot re.
suited Andrew Blewett 5, L. B. Miner l.
Mr.. Blewett having received majority
Of all the votes cast was declared duly
elected city clerk.
Alderman Altschul moved that the
council adjourn. Carried.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
|OFFIClAL.1

Proceedings of Board of County Com
missioners of Stntsman county in session
at 10 o'clock a. M, June 5th, 1891.
Present full board.
Commissioner Woodbury. in the chair.
On motion the following bills were al
lowed:
Q W Alderman, bounty on l volts 90
Jas b Alexander, @ 500
Henry Kiebe, 5 Is 90
0 A Boynton, for inspecting sheep
in county. -. 60 90
A NJ Clough. removing steam pipes
at court house. 90
Halstead & Wood, coffin and box
3 Wall. -. II so
Gull River Lumber Co.. wood to
the poor and lumber to court
house. se................ ...... IL IL
Board adjourned until 2 o'clock D. m.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11
The Prohibition Mass Meeting.

The Prohibition Mass Meeting.
The people did not turn out en- masse
at the prohibition mass meeting at the
Congregational church Monday. After
half an hours delay, waiting for the audi
ence,-about 60 people being scattered
through the rear seats-Rev. VIM. Ewing
called the meeting to order. NJ. d.
Williams was elected chairman. On
taking the chair he disclaimed any con-
nection with calling the meeting and an
nounced that Ms there was no program
he would throw the meeting into the
hands of the audience. Then, in response
to calls, E. NJ. Sanford and Rev. w.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11
Taken Up.

June 1st, 1891, one red ane white COW
and calf, one red yearllng steer; ID. F.
Dick, Sec. 26, Twp. 143, range g., ad-
dress Horn, n. ID,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11
Board met at 2 o'clock p. N.
Full board Dreaent.

BOaru met at O'CLOCK p. 10.
Full board present.
Woodbury. in the chair.
Board occupied balance Of the day ex-
aiming delinquent personal tax list.
On motion mileage and per diem Of
county commissioners for the second
quarter 1891. ending June 80 was ordered
paid as follows: Geo. H. Woodbury.,
5000; J. J. Eddy, 1920; J. J. Leiscb,
1920. ....
Board adjourned.
Attest W. W. GRAVES,
County Auditor.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11

Board met at 10 o'clock a. m., June 6,
1891.
Present a full board.
Woodbury. in the chair.
On motion the following bills were al
lowed:
G R Flint, freight on roller shelves$lS 80
Geo r Dewey. cancelIlng road GER
titicate No. ], district H.. ..... 20
London Clothing Co., clothing to
Gue pOOE 20
NJ Conklin, expenses to Bismarck
and Haas case 10 Is
Strong & Chase, merchandise for
the poor II 81
On motion all persons are requested to
not purchase road certificates in Stuts-
man county.
Board then took up delinquent per-
sonal taxlist for examination.
Board adjourned until o'clock p. m.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-06-11
Board met at 2 o'clock p. M.

Board met at 2 o'clock p. M.
All members present.
Woodbury. in the chair.
On motion an appropriation of fifty
dollars was made to defray the expenses
of last county teachers institute.
Board then took up delinquent person.
al tax list and examined the same bal
ance of the day.
On motion board adjourned until 10
o'clock a. M, Jane 6, 1891.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-13
Reihlen Champagne.
Quarts, SIS; pints, SIT.
SEEMS A sWINDLE.
Women Warned Against a Bogus
Advertisement.

Advertisement.
The Women'S Protective Union of
Chicago is sending circulars all over the
West to warn young working people
against several advertising swindles
perpetrated On the public by clique of
thieves in that city. The circular states
that an advertisement appears IN several
Chicago papers, and is sent for ipser-
ton in the newspapers of other Western
cities:
NJ ANTED-Young ladies to do copying
wv in their own homes; from SO to $50
earned weekly by some of our employees. Adj
dress Ferguson Mather a. Stokes, Chicago.
General Delivery.
The advertisement is cruel outrage
Oh those who are SO unfortunate as to be
attracted by it. When the replies are
received from persons of all classes de-
string to earn money in so agreeable
style as that suggested, the swindlers
send to each applicant circular, stat
contracting for wrapper writing, and
giving the terms, which are extremely
liberal. The demand for work on such
terms comes from all quarters, East and
West. The first batch is sent back with
the addresses written. and is promptly
paid for Another consignment is for
warded to the employe, and with it
goes letter, stating that it is Gus
tomary with the firm 10 ask
a deposit of 50, to insure them
against loss. AS the employment
promises to be remunerative, the dupe
usually sends the money. which exceeds
by from 81 to S1.25 the amount paid for
the first work done. Trivial as the
amount may seem for the correspond
ence involved, the circular states that
the bogus firm clears several hundred
dollars every day by the scheme.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-13
Annual Red-Figure Mark-Down
Sale.
The Plymouth Clothing House.
ONE FOB MURDER,
And a Dozen Indicted for Other
Grave FelOnies.

And a Dozen Indicted for Other
Grave Felonies.
The grand jury has been sitting for a
week, but has not yet completed its
Iabors. Daily sessions have been held,
but they were short ones. The jury
came into court at p. m. yesterday and
reported thirteen indictments. Two of
those indicted are not i'll custody, and
bench warrants for their arrest were is
sued. The other persons indicted. and
the offenses charged, are as follows:
Patrick Regain, for shooting his wife,
was indicted of the crime of murder in
the first degree.
Ehel Gadbout, grand larceny in the
second degree.
James Savage, forgery in the second
degree.
Morris O'Hare, larceny in the second
degree.
Leo Harris, ass ault in the second de-
gree.
Charles Drum and John Doe, larceny
in the second degree.
William Henry and Julius Sparks,
| larceny in the second degree.
Charles Primeau, assault in the sec
ond degree.
Horace Brown, assault in the second
degree.
Oh. Moore, alias William Stark, burg
| larry in the third degree; another in
| dictmenr for larceny in the second de-
| gree, and a third indictment for burg
! larry in the third degree.
| Those indicted will be arraigned be-
| fore Judge Brill at 2 O'Clock this after
! noOn