Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-15

an appropriate story. he believed that
when an election was over statesman
ship should take the place of partisan
ship, and thIt every citizen should
render cheerful support TO the chosen
officers OF the commonwealth and nation"
He was glad oi an opportunity to pledge
his earnest support to one whom he be-
lieved would honor the position of gov
ernOr.
Bishop shanleys effort was probably
the most enjoyable feature of a program
OF unusual merit. His toast was "The
Ladies'" and he kept the assemblage in
a constant roar by his flashes of wit and
humor. His remark that he still felt like
a resident Of jamestown was loudly ap.
plauded, showing the popularity of the
good and eloquent bishop in this city.
DR.. o. w. Archibald made a brief
response to ''Our State Institutions"
which he characterized as equal to those
Of any of the older states.
"rhe Farmer-Bone and Sinew of the
State" was assigned to M. D. Williams,
who handled the subject very satisfac-
torily and closed with tribute to the
farmers governor
"The Bitter and the Sweet" gave
Hon. Geo. Lutz a chance to phllosophize
upon the fortunes OF politics, ard he
made the most Of his opportunity.
"Our Common Schools, Gift of the Pres
ent Generation to the Next" was the
subject Of polished and popular ad-
dress by Hon. J. NJ. Devipe of LaMoure
ate republican candidate for state super
intendent. He was frequently inter-
rupted by applause, and his plea for a
system of free text books met with en-
thuslastic approval.
"The Legislature" was assigned to
State Senator K,nter of LaMoure, who
made hit by giving the citizens of
jamestown fair warning that they
may soon wake up and find the capitol
building located on one of the bluffs that
look down upon this beautiful metrOp.
oils.
State Audltor-elect Porter spoke
briefly upon "The Late Campaign"
which had been truly termed, he said,
the campaign of education The farmers
had been reading and thinking and we're
taking more interest in political affairs
than ever before.
County Commissioner Leisch respond
ed to the toasS, Last of the MohicaDs,
or the Only Democrat Left in the Stuts.
man County Court House," He created
a great deal of merriment and paid q
neat compliment to the German citizens
of the county and state.
One Of the best speeches of the even
ing was by Attorney Amldon of Fargo,
upon "Plsin Truth as Political Guide. ="
1t was an euloRy Of Grover Cleveland,
and an appeal for the success of honest
men and methods in American politics.
State Treasurer Homland OF
Traill county, was assigned to "The
Treasury" but said he knew little about
the subject, not having seen any report
Of the state finances. He hoped to find
everything o. X, however. and would do
the best he could to MAINTAIN the integ.
rity of the administration.
"Our Adopted Citizens" was briefly
responded to by Hon. J. E. Hodqson of
Sargent county. Owing to the ]ateness
Of the hour, Hon. Walter Muir was ex-
cused from responding to "Our Coun.
try" and Railroad Commissioner Ras.
mussen Of Valley City, said he could tell
more about 1.-THE Railroads. at later
date. Rev. VIM. Gibb closed the pro-
gram with q short talk upon the "Clergy-
man in Politics."
It was after o'clock when the guests
dispersed. Preceding the reception there
was street display OF fireworks by the
flambeau club and band.