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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-28

lady OF the south, was assigned to an un-
popular part and her success was the
more gratifying on that account. She
displayed thorough knowledge of the
character aud carried it through with
true southern dignity and spirit. Miss
Elsie Gieseler and Miss Eva Klaus, as
Rachel and Susan McCreery, nieces of
Euphemia, were surprise to even those
who expected great things of them. Miss
Gieseler was graceful, piquant and pretti-
ly attired, and made model heroine.
Miss Klans had clever part and &C
quilted herself with great credit. Her
conversation was largely in dialect and
was well sustained, while her acting was
entirely natural provoking any quanti-
ty of amusement. Both the "nieces''
were frequently applauded. F. B.
Fancher is pretty near professional; at
least many who admired his work as
Col. Prescott. thought so. He has
commanding figure and we'll modulated
voice, both of which are indispensable to
the role. Col. +. s. Miller, as Maj. Gen.
Stamberg, maintained his excellent repu-
tation as military man, but had little
opportunity to exhibit dramatic talent.
L. F. Branch as Brigade Surgeon Field
ing, was one of the best characters in the
drama; his enumeration and military
bearing being particularly complimented.
Chas. T. Hills, as Uncle Rufus, faithful
old slave, created considerable merri-
ment and made an excellent impression.
Fred Berry, in the dual role of Lieut..
Haynes, a confederate officer, and
Thomas Henry Bean, newspaper CORE
spondent, kept the audience in excellent
humor and showed natural talent for the
stage. G. L. Judd, Frank Miller, Orms.
by McHarg and Will Hotchkiss, as
orderlies, guards. ETC., furnished ample
support for the balance of the cast. and
were very soldierlv IN their bearing. A.
F. Spangler. as an orderly sergeant. was
not down on the bills, but shook the
stage with his majestic tread and set the
house in an uproar for several minutes.
1t is understood that he wore circingle
for belt, the regulation belt not being
large enough for bracelet.
The gross receipts of the entertain
ment were $4,000, and the expenses are
estimated at $4,000. One third of the
balance will 90 to the company, leaving
over 500 to the treasury OF Seward Post.
All concerned are entitled to congratu-
lations upon the happy results of the
entertainment.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-28
Anniversary Sermon.

Sixty-two DAD Fellows attended the
services at the Presbyterian church Sun
day morning, in observance Of the
73rd anniversary OF the founding of the
order in America. They assembled at
the hall at 1870 and went in a body to
the church. In place of tie usual lodge
and encampment regalia, each member
wore a scarlet rose on the left breast,
making very pretty decoration appro-
pirate to the day ard place. The pulpit
was also ornamented with three links of
evergreen and natural roses, and q
beautiful bouquet of roses adorned the
alter-tilling the church with their rich
perfume.
R~v. VIM. Gibb found his text in
Eccleslastes iv-9-1O: "Two are better
than one: because they have good
reward for their labor. For If they fall,
the one will lift up his fellow" His dis.
course consisted first, in brief state
neut of the orders history; second, his
reasons for being an Odd Fellow, and
third, criticisms and counsel for indi.
vidual members of the fraternity. As
chaplain of the lodge, Mr.. Gibb felt the
inspiration of the occasion, and
delivered a sermon which was highly
complimented by the large audience.
Special music was rendered by the
choir, and was an enjoyable feature Of
the service. The scripture readings, and
hymns selected for the congregation,
were also we'll adapted to the anniver-
sary of society which teaches the
"fatherhood of God and the brotherhood
of man.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-28
Another Insurance Order.

jamestown Camp, No. l477, Modern
Woodmen of America. was organized
Saturday night, with thirty-two charter
members. The preliminary organization
was effected under the direction of u. F.
Crabbe, deputy head consul for North
Dakota, who has been in the city several
weeks. The following officers were
elected:
Venerable Consul, Arthur Parkinson;
worthy advisor, W. B. Mclean; excel
lent banker, J. B. Durkee; clerk, J. G.
McAninch; escort, Joseph Halstead; !;
watchman, Barry J. Ingraham; sentry,
Duncan McCnmmon; camp physician,
DR.. D. Baldwin; managers, e. R. Flint,
G. I. Lenentine, W. B. Mclean.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-28

ment, which of course is looked upon as
authentic, giving them reliable estimates
of the amount of each crop before it is
threshed, telling them how many acres
we had in wheat last year, how many we
expect to put in next year, what our
probable surplus will be, what the con-
dition Of the growing crop is from time
to time, is not, it seems to me sensible
thing to do. 1t may be claimed that
this is necessary in order to protect the
farmer from the speculator, but there
are other ways in which the farmer may
inform himself. It may be claimed also,
that If the government did not collect
this information, it would be gathered by
individuals; the answer is, that such
information would not have the
authority of the government back OF it,
and would not reach our wheat custom
ers. When the United States tells the
wheat importing countries how many
millions of bushels we have on hand now,
how many millions we will have on hand
six months from.thls time, they will not
become at all anxious about getting
snort. for they know where they can put
their hands upon supply at any time.
I do not believe that the worlds sup
ply of wheat is excessive. There is no
large accumulation of wheat tapping
over from one crop to another, and no
wheat is consumed outside the regular
channels, hence it IS difficult to explain
on the basis of supply and demand why
wheat should be worth 81 .25 in Chicago
at one time and in few weeks drop to
70 cents. I think the causes cited
above are largely responsible for such
fluctuations. The highest price paid for
wheat in the Chicago market for the IA
years beginning with the year 1864, was
1886 and the average highest point
reached for this period was Sligo, while
the average highest point reached for the
next IA years was $1.l9. One would
naturally conclude that this large re-
duction in price must have been caused
Dy an accumulation of an immense sur
plus, if the law OF supply and demand
was reguiatir G the price, but the aver
age visible supply of wheat for the II
months of 1891 was only % million
bushels, so I am forced to the conclu-
sion that there is some subtle influence
that is depressing the price OF our
wheat
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-28
A Hundred Dollars Ahead.

Aside from the unfortunate incident of
a small fire on the stage at the beginning
of the first act, the play presented last
Wednesday, at the Opera rink, passed off
smoothly and was complete success.
The lines of the piece had been carefully
memorlzed and we're rendered with good
effect. Several OF the cast. indeed, dis
played more than average amateur
ability in their parts, and entered fully
into the spirit of the stirring times which
"Held by the Enemy" so we'll portrays.
Not the least enjoyable feature of the
entertainment was the music furnished
by the jamestown orchestra. Several of
their selections were loudly applanded,
and their rendition OF ''Red, White and
Blue made some of the old veterans
feel twenty years younger.
The play was given under the auspices
of VIM. h. Seward Post, G. A. f., and
the packed house demonstrated the good
will Of the general public for that organ
ization. It is doubted If the rink ever
held such an audience before-both the
auditorium and galleries being filed
and it is certain that no crowd ever dis
persed better pleased than the one which
gave the G. A. r. boys such rousing
benefit that night. The ushers made n o
mistakes, everybody was comfortably
seated, and nothing occurred to mar the
pleasure of the evening. There was
danger of a stampede for few minutes
when flames were discovered on the stage,
but the composure of the audience in
the face of this circumstance was
remarkable, and panic was averted by
the prompt action of those IN the dress
ing rooms Among the most self
possessed persons in the crowd we're the
hundreds of well-dressed ladies present
not one of whom tainted or even
uttered the usual scream.
The fire was caused by the candles in
an old-fashioned fireplace igniting the
cotton curtains with which they were
surrounded. A gust of air waited the
material over the tapers and the blaze
quickly communicated to the south
wings. One of these was soon blazing
clear to the ceiling and couch in the
drawing room also took fire. As soon as
the fire was extinguished. the curtain
was rung down, the orchestra commenced
playing, and Mr.. Berry announced that
the piece would soon begin over again.
The damage was not serious and the
audience applauded this bit of realism
just as loudly as if 1t had been part of
the regular program.
To criticise each character in the play
at length is unnecessary, and to praise
anyone individual would be invidioue.
All seemed thoroughly at home and the
acting Of every member of the company
was easy and natural. Miss Grace Vim
cent, as Euphemia McCreery, maiden
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-28
A Pertinent Query.

Fargo Argus: The republican party Of
North Dakota should nominate man
for governor who can be elected.
Bismarck Tribune: Is there any doubt
where Cass county stands on the FIRST Of
fee on the state ticket?
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-04-28
Alliance Meetings.

President e. C. D. Shortridge and Hon.
Walter E. Muir will address the people
Of LaMoure county on the Alliance
iuo,,on mn fo11ow,a.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-08
TELLS THE POLICE TO GO TO WORK.
pittsburgh's Mayor Objects to Qulbbling In
the Enforcement of LAWS.

the Enforcement of Laws.
PI-TsBURGH Dec. 7.-Interest In the crusade
against the social evil was continued to-day
by the reply OF the Mayor to the letter received
by him from Chief Brown OF the Department
OF Public Safety yesterday. The Mayor tells
Mr. Brown that he does not think 1t Is bccom-
ing either OF them. as executive officers. to
discuss tho legality Of city ordinance. so
long as 1t remains on the statute books OF the
and that II the Police department can suppress
the other evils or crimes that come under the
existing law why not the crime In question!
Closing. tho Mayor says:
Il the cfore again direct you to discharge
your plain duty under the laws and ordinances
of the city"
In answer TO the questions propounded by
Chief Brown. the Mayor says:
"F!rlt-Tho policy shall be the policy laid
down in The Laws and ordinances of this city.
md which you are sworn to- enforce. namely:
That prostitution is u crime. and that the
fence to he suppressed by tho police; and not
70 DO protected and encouraged under pre-
tcnce OF regulation
Second As to date. tho law gives neither
You nor me discretion as to when 1t shall be
put into operation. The sooner YOU perceive
tho law; hut subject to it, and begin to do your
sw9rn duty In enforcing it. the better.
Ihlru-As to tho manner OF executing the
lay, the law itsel fis your sufficient guido.
fourth-As to the responsibility for the
success or failure thereof you need not con-
alono responsible for the law. You alone are
to 10, low from such enforcement ara not mat.
tefS lor you or me to consider"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-08
PHOTOGRAPHERS ON STRIKE.
All the Operators on the Rock Island Road
to he Called Ont.

CHICAGO. Doc. Tho telegraph operators
employed on the Rock Island road will be
called out at 10 o'clock tomorrow at evory
office from Chicago to the rsmotcst point OF
the company's line. This decision was reached
Mt n meeting OF n committee representing the
men held ut tho Palmer House to.night. and
the decision was ratified by Grand Chief u. @.
Ramsey. who was summoned to town last
night in view of tho critical stage which affairs
had assumed
The number OF operators employed on the
road Is 60. Every one OF them belongs to the
o. H. r.. and every ono o! them will do the bid
ding OF the committee. II Is possible. too. that
conflict may arise between the operators and
their employers on other lines. though the q.
IL. i. declares Is intention 10 prevent any such
assert. that they have done all in their powor
TO- avoid tho strike on the Rock Island, and
action OF tho comnany. So far rs tic
.eSompany Is concerned its1 officials dcclarethnt
thG SS 9a4 OF nnt ,nI from the
will arrive tomorrow morning. The mem
bers Of the cnwinittee say! this issa poor ut.
nre worthless. and that In a few days after a
loss Of good deal Of money the company will
men through their spokesman have asked.
Members OF the o. Il; i; say that the Rock
bers otier asa to
was appointed to submit draft OF rules to the
company. Chief Ramsey tells this story of the
negotiations:
''Ths committee called on General Manager
st. John last week. ard from time to time tho
members were put or on some pretence, or
committcD called on Mr.. 81. John. they were
asked II they had q list signed by tho majority
OF the operators expressing n desire for tho
recognition Of the organization. The mem
bers replied that they would not supply the
list: that the request was altogether unprece.
denied. Then Mr.. ST. John said no would not
treat with them. nor would no treat with me.
He would not recognize tho order. SO the
committee have met and decided to order u
strike. approve OF its action
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-08
He Forgot to stain His Hands.

SAN Francisco Dec. 7.-Florian Waldeck. .
defaultnG cashier Of San Francisco. who 70.
Gently fed. leaving a shortage OF S25. 1000. was
brought back from British Columbia last night
and arraigned in court to-day. He had a very
rough time in the Dominion. as a companion
gave tho detectives u tip and they were hot on
Valdecks trail for several weeks. The fuRi.
more care In his makeup. He dressed as
laborer. blackened his face. and shayed of
street Washers. but he forgot to stain his
hands. As he was going East in an emigrant
nened 10 rnss hs hon ana scpntcr e h na
detective who was passing saw his hand az
slender and white as u woman L. and pabbed
Waldeck on the spot.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-08
MIR. CLEI.ELiND IN 1oWy AGAIN.
The REFORM Clubs Dinner-Gen. CIarkson
saNs HepubIIennn n.,e Going 10 Work.

The REFORM Clubs Dinner-Gen. Clark son
says Republicans nrc Going TO Work.
Mr. Cleveland came UP from Lakewood yes
terday ard spent the day at his town house.
u West Fiity-nrst street. Mr.. Whitney. Col.
Lamont. and ex-Mayor William r. Grace were
among his visitors. Mr.. Cleveland has been
invited to attend tho dinner OF tho Reform
Club at the Madison Square Garden on Satur-
day evening Speaker Crisp. Senator Carlisle.
Gov. Flower. Mr.. Croker. Lieut. Gov. Sheehan.
and others equally well known. have also re-
Gen Gen. lanes i. Clarkson. President OF the
National Republican League cl uhs. issued an
official document yesterday declaring that
ihe reports rcceivsd since election day show
Pepuhicnns. and thcre Is everywhere q
strongly expressed desire to 70 to work i'm
mcdlntely for the future" Gen. Clark son be-
liuvcs hat the Republican National Commit
tee will assemble here in New York next
month. and. IL IL does. the National League
clubs will confer with the committee and
agree upon plan OF work Tor the ensuing four
Gen. Clarkson has appointed the following
sub, Executive Committee Of the National ke-
publican League:
ard. New YORK; Isaac, Trnmb1.. California; T.
diana: John N. Thnrston. .Nehta, Ra Henry
i, Tiepke. Rhode Island; r. W AM5tin Ala
illinois: John i. Robinson. Penns ylvanin: J.
L. Kelly, Wisconsin: II. de b. Cay. Virginia.
and Frank j. Cannon, Utah.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-08
ROOSTER FOE MIR. CLETELAND.
1t Is q Big, Proud Fellow, with . Trium.
phnnt Grow.

LAKEWOOD Dec. 7.-Mr Cleveland left here
this morning for the city. A unique express
package arrived here this morning. 1t was q
large. light Bramah rooster. which an Indiana
Democrat had sent to Mr.. Cleveland. Before
tho rooster was lifted out OF the car he gave
three lusty crows and then strutted up and
down his ample cage.
The rooster was 30 well pleased with his
surroundings after he reached the Lakewood
IIoto that he frequently acknowledged the
compliments rendered him by the guests with
either daectic speech or n trum pet-sound-
ing crow. lie received moro attention than Is
usually accorded tho IN ost prominent guest.
Many OF Mr.. Cieveland's admirers went
from various parts of the village to pay their
respects to the handsomest rooster in town,
and to- light he is the cock OF tho walk. The
rooster will lie taken to the Lakewood Hotel
farm to- NJ orrow. and will welcome Mr. Cleve-
land when he takes possession OF his cottage.
Baby Ruth Will accompany Mrs. Cleveland on
a cat! on the rooster to- m orr0w.
To-day Mrs. Cleveland invited number Of
her friends to accompany her on the Lake.
wood Hotel taly-ho. Tho drive was to Toms
River whore the party lunched at tho Ocean
House. Mrs. Cleveland. in one Of the prettiest
costumes she has worn this season. occupied
q seat on the box with Mr.. George Mesorve.
the vel! known whip. In tho marty were Mr..
and Mrs. Francis Freeman. Mr.. and Mrs.
rHmmel Freeman Of Morristown. n. j.. Miss
Uustun. Miss kimbal. and Prof. John Milcy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-08

and many other places. and even in churches
in. this country, with very happy results;
love for the children that attend the public
schools than for those that attend tho paro-
suds hs 10 Ss soW vss :m tha
school and the hour for catechlsm should be
e b lat sn to h hnu ID
other priests. and even suitable members OF
the laity. in order that what Is supremely nee
essRry bc wanting to no child.
For the standing and growth Of Catholic
schools. II seems that caro- should be taken
Diocesan Board and by certificate or diploma
received from It, but also from, having teach
State awarded after successful examination.
This is urged first. 50 rs not to appear re-
the Catholic schools witlb9 created, Thirdly.
S csns ssSoo T there Re SS Senss
to render them inferior to public schools:
that: on the co rthaIIy;. e ol i
and lastly We think that this p!an would nr,SS-
e nS Mfy 0r ami ussd t
teachers. that tho laws are observed in all
matters rertaining to th1 arts and sciences:
and usefulness OF the schools.
schools should rcach such efficiency in PEE
pairing teachers Of letters. arts and sciences.
the diploma OF the State. For the sake or the
Catholic cause let there DO among laymen II
growing rivalry to take tho diplomas docto:
qualifications requisite for teaching. they may
compete for and honotably obtain positions In
the public Gymnasia. lycsums. and scientific
:" Tho Knowledge OF tho truth OF every kind.
STRAIGHTFORWARD Justice. united with charity.
the eifulgenco and appreciation Of the liberal
arts-thess ure the bulwarks OF the Church"
This was rend and considered In the meet
ing OF the Archbishops on Nov. II.
SARAToGA-on There il commotion In
Waterford this county. over the reading OF the
Bible in the public schools. Father Emmett
OF st. AIary's Church Of Waterford demanded
Of Superintendent Falcouer that he order the
| teachers to cease reading the Bible. on the
ground that to do so was aGanst the law. Tho
superintendent declined saying he could only
act on the orders OF tho Board OF Education.
Then Father Emmett went to some OF the
teach srs and ordered them to discontinue read
ing the Scriptures in school. and they stopped
doing So Last evening The priest sent letter
| to the Board. calling their attention to the fact
request that its reading be ordered discontin-
ued The Board doomed the demand OF
Father Emmett discourteoIls and impudent"
and entitled to no consideration. MS this priest
is not even II legally qualified voter In tho
school district. The Board passed resolution
instructing tho teachers not to oheyany orders
or in structions except those of the Board aud
the School Superintendent. md threatening
In slant dismissal II orders from "outsiders'
were obeyed. The Protestant cleryEmcn Of
Waterford have held u union meeting.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-08
THE POOR BRITISH FARMER.
He WANTS a PROTECTIVE TARIFF
ON FOOD PRODUCTS.

Agricultural Interests or Great Britain Going
from Bnd 10 worse-A Conference Con-
siders the Facts nnd Decides In Favor
OF Protection ms Well rs Bimotaiiism
LONDON. Dec. IA national conference OF
British agriculturists was held in St JAM s's
Hall. Piccadlly. this morning. Representa-
tives were present from nearly every Chamber
OF Agriculture In the United Kingdom, and
doleful tales were interchanged among the
farmers present OF farms being deserted. the
soil untitled. and agriculture brought to the
verge OF ruin. There was a general feeling in
favor OF protection for agricultural products.
The Right Hon. Henry Chaplin said he feared
that the oldest industry In the country was
measureably near supreme disaster The
public. Ito declared. had no idea OF tho gravity
OF the crisis. Mr.. Chaplin quoted statistics
showing the calamitous condition OF farming
interests in Great Britain. Although. he I'D.
mitt ed the rotations between landlords and
recall cd. 6S SAID. that Within coinparativeiy
sdnS Ths h srausss ss
from iron III, which farming interests suffered
fall OF tho prices OF n produce Thsrs
was no prospect of Improvement. and. should
s q fn TO s9qa
ton Of tie word was received with wild cheer.
others. II. said Mr., Chaplin. he was obliged to
choose between the ruin Of farming and the
adoption OF protection. he would unhesitat.
tngly choose tho latter. lNenewed cheerinR.l
Nevertheless he was Of tho ilrm. conviction
that any proposal embodyng duty on food
would meet with certain and prompt defeat
intho present temper OF the public.
MIR. Chaplin went on to say that foreign com.
nctltion was not the only cause OF existing de-
preston in prices The arprcc iation Of gold
was partly answcrable for the crisis. return
70 bimctallism. II 1t would not raise prices to
the former level, would certainly arrest the
constant fall He believed n return to BIZ
metallism was attainabc. and urged his hear.
ers to use all the forces at their command to
bring It about. Loud applause greeted the
close Of Mr.. Chaplin's address.
Tho conference ndonted. by nearly unani-
nous vote "a resolution to the effect that the
unfair competiliU ion Of untaxed foreign imports
with home produce and manufactures. which
nre subject to heavy internal taxes. Is an
anomaly. and does injustice by causing q
dim inution Of demand for home labor. and. By
contracting the purchasing power Of the
country. adversely Affects every trade aud In
dustry in the country. The resolution further
declared 1t to be the opinion OF tho con ference
that competing imports should pay a duty.
not less than the rate OF taxation on home in
dustry in order to pl ace them on level with
articles OF home production.
The conference also adopted to-day a unani.
nous resolution In favor Of bimetalism. and
then adjourned.