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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07
A North Dakota Freak, or Fake?

Crystal Call: A very strange story is
told by people residing on the first bench
of the mountains northwest of Crystal.
about the antics that are beng cut up
BY certain young man about % years
old. He inagines himself to be young
donkey and persists ID walking on his
hands and feet, never articulates a
syllable, but makes sound which strix-
ingly resembles that made by a donkey.
He attempts to eat hay and oats, though
he also.takes other food in small quanti-
ties as we'll; he will not drink water from
cup, but persists in taking it from a
trough or pail, and sleeps in the barn
along with the other animals; but the
most peculiar part of all is the neighbors
declare that the man is actually bearing
a more and more striking resem-
blance each day to the animal
to which he believes himself
to be related. His jaw bones are length
ening at rapid rate, his teeth are ex.
tending out, his ears are growing long,
the hair starting out on his body, and
his tineers and toes are uniting together
with sort of grizzle which is gradually
but certainly forming into hoofs. This
strange freak of nature has been kept
very quiet in the settlement and was
made public by gentleman who has
been doing some business in the neigh
borhood and accidentally discovered the
man or animal, and his inquiries illicited
the above facts.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07
A WIDOW GETS HER PENSION,
After Many Years Waiting
Mrs. BoWman's Claim is
Recognized.
A Colony of Sturdy German
Emigrants Arrive in
Jamestown.
The River Again Rising and
Damage to Property is
Feared.
After Many Years.

Mrs. Jane L. Bowman, widow lady
who lives about seven miles from James
town, was recently informed, that.
through the efforts OF Senator Casey, she
has been awarded pension from the
government of $500 per month, and back
pay since 1890. Mrs. Bowman says her
husband tried for many years to get his
claim recognized but without success.
Seven years ago Mr.. Bowman died, and
since then attorneys, and the widow have
been in correspondence with the depart.
ment, but without securing the pension.
Under another act, a pension was also
obtained for Mrs. Bowman's daughter,
for few months previous to her becom
ing 16 years of age. The lady is naturally
much pleased at the final success of the
efforts of Senator Casey IN this matter,
and is very grateful to him for his inter-
est in her behalf.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07
Col. w. F. Balls Plan.

Wahpeton Globe: ut has been twenty
one years since tasted liquor of any
kind. do not believe IN prohibition.
Things that are inherently wrong are to-
be prohibited; liquor IN itself is harm
less. while it may be made of much bene-
tit to man. 1t is the man who is to be
looked after. I believe I could frame a
local option license law that would be-
popular and easy to enforce. Would
create license board, and base the
licenses issued according to population.
Would establish wholesome restrictions,
the first offense against which would
mean an arbitrary fine. The second
offense would cause revokement of
license. and prevent the holder of the
revoked license from again securing
license in the state for certain period.
I believe such license law would largely
do away with the evils of the ordinary
saloon. and would 60 long ways toward
solving the liquor question"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07
Questions Answered.

Editor Alert: In response to the
questions propounded by pupil of the
county, and so kindly printed by you in
recent issue, have received numerous
replies. The first correct answers were
received together from four pupils of the
city schools, Gertie Mckenzie, Mae
Hambly, Willis Mott and Edward
Hambly.
l. Two seas named after explorers?
Ans.-kane and Behring.
?. What state has capital named
after Queen? Ans.-Maryland.
3. What city deserves to be called the
Lyons of America? Ans.-Paterson, N.
D., on account OF the silk manufactured
there.
4. The most rortherly and most south
eriy towns IN the world? Hammerferth
and Pnnta Arenas.
D. What two capes of Europe have
names that mean the same, one English
and one derived from the Latin? Ans
Lands End aud Finisterre.
6. Which city is called the Granite
City? Ans.-Aberdeen Scotland.
Z. What is meant by the expression
carrying Goals to Newcastle? Ans.-DO-
ing what is unnecessary. Newcastle is
a great coal producing point.
What is the Oldest city in the world?
Ans.-Damascns
9. What three Americans have had the
most towns named after them? Ane.-
Washington, Jefferson. Jackson
T. s. WADswoRTH.
County Superintendent.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07

measured terms, and for that matter
nearly every fault and folly IN man or
woman came in for TN eloquent aud
artistic ''roast." Mrs. Keefer's words OF
advice to the ladies, and particularly to
mothers, met with close attention, while
her glowing tribute to the chivalry of
American men touched responsive
chord. In short, whatever may be
thought by individuals as to the efficacy
of prohibition. all will admit that the
lecturer presented her side of the issue
in clear, cultured and convincing man.
ner which met with hearty commenda-
ton.
Rev. Childs pronounced the benedic-
tion.
Mrs. Keefer is pleasant speaker and
in sixteen years upon the platform has
won many laurels. She is also not un-
known to literary fame, having published
a book of poems, and written good
deal for the magazines under the name
of "Hans Goebel." She was at one time
on the editogial staff of the New York
Times, and later engaged on the Toronto
Globe.
Tonight, Mrs. Keefer will lecture at
the M. E. church, instead of at the court
house, as announced last night. Her
subject will be "Temple Building" and
will be illustrated.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07
What the Grandins Raised.

f. E. Wallace: While looking after
state bank affairs IN the Red river valley
last week, a gentleman gave me some
figures on the amount of wheat raised by
the Grandin Bros. in 1891. On the
Grandin farm the average was 25 7.60
bushels to the acre. and the yield was
257 1863 bushels. On the Mayville farm
the average was 25 bushels and yield
21,S1O bushels; on the Blanchard farm
the average was q 3.20 bushels and yield
45,900 bushels, and on the Douglass
place the average was 23 and the yield
2O,125 bushels. or total yield OF AS, ,2O4
bushels of wheat. A part of this wheat,
has been sold, but as the Grandins are
bulls, they are holding good deal for
higher prices
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07
Fargo Presbytery.

Rev. Glib returned from Lisbon Thurs
day where he attended the Fargo pres
oytery which was in session there
for two days. The reports from the
thirty nine churches which form the
presbytery were of most encouraging
nature and show large increase IN
membership over preceding years. A
gain of 81 400 was reported in the contr1-
buttons which is something far beyond
the ordinary gain in this direction. On
Tuesday evening popular meeting was
held at which two extremely in
teresting papers we're read by the
Rev. j. s. Boyd on Preparation
for Revivals and by the Rev. j. NJ.
Wood on the Nature and Need Of
Revivals. After this meeting the ladies
Of the local church gave the visiting pas
tors and elders a reception at which re-
freshments were served. It was de-
lightful affair and tended to further bind
the tie existing between the members of
the presbytery. At the election of Off
GERS, the Rev. s. Andrews was chosen
moderator and the Rev. J. 8. Boyd, stated
clerk. The Rev. William Sangree was
appointed delegate to the general assem-
bly,, which meets at Portland, Ore, and
the Rev. j. 8. Boyd is hls alternate. As
lay delegate, the choice was Elder j. F..
Norton of Lisbon, with Elder G. p. Smith
Of Jamestown,as ,as alternate. Wednesday af-
ternoon the presbytery adjourned to meet
at Hillsboro the second Tuesday in Octo.
Der.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07
Germans for the jim Valley.

A party of twenty-four German emf
grants arrived Tuesday night, and were
sent north yesterday to Eddy county
where they have friends awaiting them,
and where they will be located on gov
eminent land. The men were all big,
strong and intelligent specimens of the
German peasanlry, and the families as
usual, consisted of numerous children,
from the toddler to the grown youth and
girls. The party was given an emil
grant car to pass the night in here, and
we're much pleased with the attention
and courtesy shown them by the railroad
employees.
These people were from east Prussia,
near the Russian line. They report the
condition OF the German farmers there
as deplorable. The stories of short GRIPS
and poverty, including actual want OF
food. have not been exaggerated. The
land in the district where these farmers
came from is very high, and under new
method now going into force many OF the
land owpers are selling land on sixty-six
years time, at per cent. interest. Three
and half per cent. is for rent and the
other half per cent. for sinking fund
which the tenant hopes will pay for the
land, out under the present market con-
ditions even with continued good crops,
it is almost hopeless task for man to
accomplish in his life time.
There were several hearty, strong Look
ing servant girls with the party and it
was suggested to them that they remain
here and take positions IN families where
they could get $l5 per month, doing
house work, but the men were unwilling
to leave them, saying the girls could
make more money doing farm work.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07
In jamestown on a Short
Business Trip.-Some Late
Legislation.
Meeting of the New Council
Mr.. Camp Elected City
Attorney.
Something About Crop Pros
poets and Politics in the
"Dry" Counties.
Senator Casey at Home.

Senator Casey arrived home Monday
for brief business visit of three or foul
days. He is not feeling as we'll as usual
and has been for ten days past under q
physicians care in Minneapolis, not
venturing out doors much during the
time. He is feeling some what better to.
day, however. and was busy greeting
callers at his Office and at the hotel. The
senator says the past winter, and par.
tlcularly the month of March, have been
extremely unpleasant in Washington, the
weather having been cold, with a good
deal of snow. The bracing atmosphere
of the northwest is very agreeable IN
contrast to the winter climate of the
eastern states.
Referring to congressional matters,
Senator Casey said there was little news,
of interest to this state, that has not been
fully reported in the specials to the
press.
AS all know the Bland silver bill
is considered killed in the house, and,
in the senator's opinion, would not
now pass the senate, if put to a vote
there, although before its fate had been
sealed in the house, the senate might
have passed such measure by one or
two votes. The opposition to the meas
ure IN the house has strengthened the
wavering senators who were inclined to
vote for free silver coinage.
The free wool bill may pass the house,
but cannot get through the senate and
would meet the opposition of the presl-
dent if it did. 1t is said the democrats
have had hard work to keep the Texas
members in line for free wool, as many of
them come from wool growing districts,
where the industry is increasing in i'm
portance, or from where the farmers are
in hopes Of getting into the sheep raising
business more in the future.
The senator believes the denomination
of President Harrison a foregone con-
cluslon, unless there is some truth in the
late utterances of certain public men,
that Blaine is not entirely debarred from
becoming candidate by publication of
his letter. Many of the leading men in
the country who have not been at all
times for Harrison are now Indicating
clearly that no other name will be seri.
ously considered IN the Minneapolis con.
vention as the party candidate.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07
Points for Sheep Raisers.

Editor Alert: There are few points
in sheep husbandry which has proved so
advantageous to me would like to pass
them on, to others.
In lamblng time the marking OF the
ewes and lambs IS feature, the value of
which can hardly be calculated except
from trial. Mark each new lamb and
it's dam as soon as possible. using num-
bers from one to niuety-nine, first ON
right shoulder, then begin ever again by
changing the position of the numbers to
left shoulder; then use the hips in like
manner to still further change the posi-
ton of the marks. Thus four hundred
ewes can be marked by not using larger
number than can be expressed by two
figures. Mark each eve and her lamb
with the same number n the same posi-
tion. If the lambs are twins make a
dash under each Of the three marks.
Lampblack mixed in linseed oil or simple
kerosene, for paint will last as long as
needed and fade away by shearing time
and does not irjure the value OF the
wool. A stick with rags or feathers tied
to it answers the purpose of brush very
we'll. When eve is caught for mark
ing examine her bag and start the milk.
Sometimes one or both teats are SO
closed that the lamb is un-
able to start it or if at all
makes use of but one side of the bag
leaving the rest to cake and become dis
eased. The wool may need shearing
from the bag or the eve may have no
nourlshment at first for her lamb.
Allow the lamb to remain with her,
but feed it fresh COWS milk from bottle
with rubber nipple. Oftimes she will
have sufficient after day or two. The
bottle may also be used to advantage
where lamb gets but little at first.
When eve refuses to own her lamb
I find that confining her with it, in q
portable pen 4 feet square, made for the
purpose, and compelling her to suckle
her lamb as often as necessary will
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07

Alderman Steel suggested that full
attendance should be present before pro-
ceeding to the election of officers for the
year, and moved that the election be
postponed until next regular meeting,
the present city attorney and clerk mean
while to hold over.
Alderman Lieber offered an amend
ment, that an informal ballot be taken
for city attorney. The amendment pre-
vailed by the following vote: Yeas
Hayes, johnson, Lieber, Mason. Nays
Adams and Steel. Absent-Buckley and
Fletcher.
The motion as amended was carried by
the same vote, and Aldermen Lieber and
Mason were appointed tellers. The bal
lot resulted as follows: E. w. Camp, 4
votes; s. L. Glaspell. vote; NJ. Conklin,
l vote.
On motion of Alderman Steel, the bal
lot was made formal and Mr.. Camp de-
clared duly elected.
Alderman Hayes moved to proceed
to the election of city clerk. The mo-
tion prevailed and the ballot resulted
as follows: A. Blewett, votes; Geo. G.
Eager, l vote Mr.. Blewett was declared
duly elected.
Ordinance No. 1O6, amending ordi-
nance No. 18, relating to amusements,
received it's second reading. Alderman
Hayes moved that the same be placed on
it's third reading and final passage. Aid.
Steel moved to amend the ordinance by
making the circus license S1O0 instead of
$50.
Alderman Lieber moved to adjourn.
for ono week. Second by Alderman
Johnson.
Mayor Fuller called Alderman Steel to
the chair.
The motion to adjourn was lost.
Alderman johnson moved to lay the
ordinance on the table, and it was so or
dered.
On motion OF Alderman Adams, the
council adjourned sine die.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07
"Taking Care of the Babies"

"Taking Care Of the Babies
Such was the rather striking subject
upon which Mrs. Bessie Starr Keefer of
Toronto, Canada, lectured at the Opera
rink, Sunday. Her text, however. was
from Nehemiah II-17, and her address
was powerful plea for temperance and
statutory prohibition. Mrs. Keefer is
the fright worthy grand lodge lecturer
of Independent Order of Good Templars,
and the meeting was held under the
auspices of jamestown lodge No. IA.
The several protestant churches of the
city also omitted their evening services
and united in giving the lady an
audience which completely filled the
rink. Every chair was occupied, and
upon the stage sat number of the local
ministers.
The assemblaee was called to order at
o'clock by Mr.. George Brawltt, and the
audience united in singing gospel
hymn. Prayer was offered by Rev. E..
H. Teall, after which the choir rendered
an appropriate selection. The speaker
Of the evening was then introduced by
Rev. s. Il. Ryan.
Mrs. Keefer's lecture was radical but
interesting. It was notlceably free from
the usual illusions to the horrors of in
temperance, which are generally admit
ted, and which neea no portrayal upon
the platform. While one or two pathetic
incidents were related, they served
rather to quicken the heart with 81 mpa-
thy than to cast q gloom over the mind.
Her illustrations were particularly force.
full and frequently convulsed the audi
once with smiles. Upon the subject Of
practical temperance and everyday relig-
ion. the lady WAS especially terse in her
remarks and presented some facts calcu.
lated to stir up the dry bones in the
churches of the country. Wine at the
communion table was deprecated in un-
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07
HENS DON'T CACKLE.
But the Hen who Wrote the Follow
ing About North Dakota Does.

ing About North Dakota Does.
From the article in the Atlantic
Monthly about North Dakota:
1t is not women alone who are depress-
ed bv some influence in Dakota. This
influence, whatever il may be, seems to
extend to the lower orders OF creation,
also. We had heard that no hen cackled
there. This was true of my sisters and
mine, but I recall hearing little cackl-
ing at the agency. There the force of
the wind was broken by the stockade
and the buildings. A friend at the
agency made us present Of a handsome
cock, and we heard his cheerful announ-
cement, on the morning after his arrival,
that he was the cock OF the roost. We
enjoyed the crow from our point of want
age in bed. It was the pleasantest and
most homelike sound that had greeted
our ears for some time. But it did not
last. That day he must have reconsider
ed things. At any rate, he did not crow
the next morning, nor the next, nor ever
again, except on one or two rare occasions
when for br,ct moment he forgot that
he had resolved that there was nothing
in this world worth his while to crow
about. Gradually he joined the army of
the silent ones. No shrill clarion was
heard in that henhouse theDceforth.
Our cocks DANES felt as he did about
life, and took it as ''au grand serieux." "
What was there in laying an egg that was
worth making fuss about? So, when
they laid an egg, they walked silently
from the nest. Not CHEEKY note was
heard on that subject or any other from
them, except very occasionally faint
chirp, as they stepped about looking for
food.
There are many dogs in Dakota, but I
had been there some months before I
heard one bark. I feel sure that great
numbers are born and live out their
lives and die without ever a bark. Horses
and Indian ponies abound, but I never
heard sound from one Of them, except
once. when pony gave little whlnny
to large drove feeding on a hillside.
They lifted up their beads for a moment
and looked in the direction of the un-
wonted sound, but they made no re-
sponse. I think the whinnying one
could not have been bred in Dakota.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07

remedy nine cases of ten, in less than
three days, where the eve is handled
promptly. Let there be enough pens
under shelter that no two ewes be kept
in one at once. a One or two long handled
sheperd's crooks are almost indispen-
sible for the flock masters use.
In the month OF May, 81, raised $50
lambs from as many ewes, by the aid of
these methods. SHEp.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07
The Result of the Election a
Verdict in Favor of
Improvements.
Mrs. keefer Addresses a Big
Temperance Meeting at
the Rink.
An Interesting Meeting of the
Fargo Presbytery at
Lisbon.
Three New Aldermen.

The city election Saturday drew out a
large vote in the Third, Second and
Fourth wards. In the First ward the vote
was light, owing to but one candidate
being in the field. the contest in the
Fourth ward was remarkably close, John
Eager running first little ahead and
then few votes behind John 8. John
son. II there was vote in the ward
that was neglected, the friends of both
candidates do not know it. It is reported
that stories we're circulated that if the
old council was not returned the city
would be run on an extravagant and
wasteful plan, and the "poor man" would
be taxed to a finish. This campaign
material was skillfully used and had it's
effect but not the desired eject.
There was no fight made in tho Third
ward, Mr.. Fuld entering the race at the
last minute, and not making any special
efforts to get votes, while Mr.. Mason
had been sick several days before elec.
tion.
In the Second ward, Mr.. Lieber's vote
was handsome compliment to him.
The election showed one thing, that
the tax payers believe in different pol
icy, in some respects, from what the old
council was representing in their candi-
dacy for reelection. The council re-
turned for the coming year will no
doubt respond to the wishes Of
the majority Of the voters in
going to no extremes, furthering no
plans for individual profit, yet maintain
ing policy as liberal as good sense and
the finances will allow. This would in
dicate return to the lighting Of the
streets, care for, and the embellish-
ment of. the park, repairs to sidewalks,
a strlct enforcement OF health ordi-
nances, and general cleanliness in the
city, with wise expenditure for streets
and roads leading in and out of the city.
The people expect the present council
to get value received for every dollar ex-
pended, no matter in what way.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07
All are Artists.

The n. Y. Symphony club delighted a
refined and intelligent audience, that
literally packed our hall last night. The
members Of the club are all artists Of
high order and am sure they will give
you brilliant concert. G. r. Johns, Y.
NJ. g. A.
Washington, D. G., Jan. 4, 81.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07
River Rising.

Reports were received yesterday
that the Jim river had broken up and
the water was rapidly coming down
stream. 1t is said to be higher above
than for many years, and residents along
the river are feeling anxious about the
result. The full effects of the rise are
expected to be felt tonight or tomorrow.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-07
THE OFFICIAL VOTE.

Last spring, Mayor Fuller received 347
votes, and Treasurer Webster 376, show
that the total vote then was tritle
larger than this year.