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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21
EDO to-day thy nearest duty"

1T generally happens that the little
things are the least thought of, and that
90 to make up so much of the useful in
not only our lives but in the daily routine
OF house work as we'll. Credit some en-
ergetic being with the following bit of
assistance and bring it into your expert
ence. We always know that tinware in
constant use will sooner or later become
worn and leaky. Though a soldering
iron and supply of solder costs little
yet few persons who attempt to use the
outfit do good work. However pans,
basins, pals and other vessels can be
mended at home by anyone. Use fresh
putty, work it until soft, scrape the tin
clean around the leak, take little of the
putty, press hard enough to force a por-
ton OF it through on the opposite side of
the vessel, press both sides down
smoothly. set away for day or two to
harden aud it is ready for constant use.
This is very simple plan to follow. 1t
is cheap and quickly done. and, what is
still better, it is durable and can be ap-
piled by any one. Even leaks in the
washboiler or teapot are efectually
stopped with it. Holes in porcelain or
iron kettles located above the stove are
stopped by pulling cotton cloth.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21

but they must not be kept too long in
the shade, for the Palma Christi is sun
loving plant. A writer is cited as say
ing that the mosquitoes are killed by a
poison that they find on the lower side
of the leaf, but it is stated that, if a
dozen leaves are placed about a room
that swarms with mosquitoes, they will
disappear without leaving any dead ones
lying about.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21
Mats For Hot Dishes.

Housekeepers ask your grocer to save
all the pieces of foreign looking mating
that the tea comes in for an exchange
tells US that it makes good mats to place
under hot vessels that are taken from
the stove. Sometimes a piece large
enough to put on the floor before the
stove may be found; if bound around
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21
Sandwiches.

Sandwiches.
The season for sandwiches is dawning
and happy is the housekeeper who has
a "list" at her command. For the bene-
tit of the beginners, Good Housekeeping
offers some admirable hints, which we
give.
For meat and other sandwiches, cut
slices of bread about one-eighth of an
inch thick, then, with d sharp knife,
cut off all the crust, leaving trim, straight
edges butter each slice and cut across
the center, or, with two more sharp
cuts, shape each piece into the form of a
triangle, making the three sides as nearly
even as possible, and fold carefully to-
gether. Once having learned the quail
ity of bread to use, how to cut evenly,
butter smoothly and fold exactly, the
sandwich may be varied indefinitely.
Slice ham or tongue to almost paper
thinness, and lay between buttered bread.
Roast beef, ham and chicken should be
chopped fine and seasoned before spread
ing, and delicious variety is made by
using thin slices of Hamburg loaf.
In making cheese sandwiches or sand
Wiches of smoked fish or sardines, use
if possible bread made from some form
of the entire wheat fine brown flour.
This will cut smoothly without crumbs.
Spread with sauce Tartare and then
with the cheese or fish.
TO make egg sandwiches, boil fresh
eggs five minutes, plunge them into cold
water and leave until cold this will pre-
ventany discoloration of the yolks which
sometimes darken if left to cool other
wise. To chop the eggs, use knife and
plate, season with salt, pepper and a
little mustard and spread on the uttered
bread.
For nasturtium or lettuce sandwiches,
the flowers or vegetable should be very
fresh and crisp. Spread the bread with
mayonnaise dressing instead of butter,
and add finely torn lettuce leaves or
stem of nasturtium, with leaves and
flower just before serving.
The premium Sandwich" is made as
follows: Break fresh egg in bowl and
beat thoroughly, add one and one-half
cupfule of sweet milk. a tablespoonful of
salt and tablespoonful of melted but
ter. Beat we'll and add lightly one and
three-quarter cupfuls Of sifted flour
mixed with one and one half teaspoon
fuls of baking powder. Bake in roll
shaped gem pans. When cool cut
lengthwise with a sharp knife, which
will not crumble the crust. Spread
thinly with butter and cover with
finely chopped roast mutton, slightly
sailed. The mutton must not be over
done, but trife rare. AS they are cut,
lay the two parts of each muffin next
each other so that they may fit when
put together.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21
A HELPFUL CORNER.
RAPID IRA NSIT.

The first train leaves at 6 p. m.
For the land where the poppy blows,
The mother dear is the engineer.
And the passenger laughs and crows.
The palace car is the m others arms;
The whistle, q low, sweet strain7
And the passenger winks and mods and blinks,
And goes to sleep in the train.
At p. m the next train starts
Z For the poppy land afar,
And the summons clear falls on the ear
"All aboard for the sleeping-car!'
But what is the fare to poppy land?
l hope it ia not too tear
The fare Is this-ahug and kiss
And it's paid to the engineer
SO ask Of him who children took
On his knee in kindness great;
Take charge, pray, of the trains each day
That leave at and s."
keep watch on the passengers" thus pray
For to me they are very dear;
And special ward, O gracious Lord
Der the gentle engineer"
Go1a .4oI
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21

Absence ofoccupation is not rest. A
mind quite vacant is mind DISTRESS ed"
"Tis education that forms the common
mind; Justas the twigis bent, the trees
Inclined"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
Game Protectors.

The last legislature passed q law which
requires the fish and game commissioner
of the state, Hon. w. W. Barrett of Mel
son county to report to the governor the
names Of two persons in each county for
appointment as game and fish protectors.
These persons are to hold their office for
four years and shall give sureties provid.
ed by the court IN the sum of $500.
1t Is their duty to seeAp the enforce
ment of the game laws X the state and
to cause proper actions to be brought to
recover the penalties and the punish
ment OF all violations of the law. They
are made special guardians of all fish
and game. They may arrest any person
without warrant for violating the law
and are required to report all infractions
to the states attorney. In addition to
the fees for constables and other officers,
fee of S5 is allowed for every convic.
ton. They shall not in any case be
liable for costs arising out of any;;report
or affidavit made by them.
It Is understood that there will be two
game protectors appointed by the gov.
ernor for this county, and the illegal
slaughtering of prairie chickens which is
said to have been going on for some time
past is likely to receive set back.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
Big Elevator SWindle.

A New York dispatch says that huge
conspiracy has been unearthed whereby
seventy.fve banks and banking institu-
tions in New England were victimized.
The story is to the effect that certain
employees Of the Northern Pacific Eleva-
tor company OF Minnesota issued $780,
900 worth of forged duplicate certificates
for grain in storage IN country elevators
owned by the company where inspection
is so strict as at terminal elevators
These forged certificates were deposited
with eastern banks as collateral. About
100000 was secured in New England
and the balance in New York. Stock
holders of the elevators we're dumb
founded when the facts came to their
notice and offers of settlements with the
banks were at once made and terms of
compromise offered. The terms offered
to the banks were 60 per cent cash, the
remainder to be paid in five annual pay
ments. 1t is impossible to say exactly
what course the bankers will pursue as
they have lots to take, and in fact they
have done all IN their power to keep the
whole affair from the public. The few
who do say anything are very fain to sd-
NIT that they have been swindled and
declare that the swindlers ought to be
sent to prison.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03

men, Frank Wilson, formerly foreman in
Leadville mine lie in charge of the men
and intends to see the last man provided
with work If possible. In speaking to
an Argus reporter he sald
"When I left Denver there were 375 IN
my gang. Many of them left wives and
children in Colorado, giving them all the
money or articles Of value they possessed
to keep them alive until they could
make new start in the farming country.
Some had nothing to leave for their
families support, and the Lord only
knows how their wives and children will
manage to keep alive. We went to
Omahs, then to Sioux City, and from
there mp through South Dakota on the
Northwestern, leaving few men at every
station where there was promise of work.
l have only twenty three men with me
now. All they ask for is work, no matter
what kind. They are men who have toiled
all their lives, and 1t Is owing to no fault
or theirs that they now have to receive
aid from cities through which they pass" :"
Twenty.eight Of the men came up from
LaMoure on the Valley train Sunday
morning and Monday went up the
jamestown & Northern. They will drop
of at various points and obtain work
wherever possible. The men were will
ing and anxious to take work of any kind
80 as to secure little ready money.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
Senator Roach.

Senator Roach was holding levee
Friday at Fargo, greeting friends
and taking notes of what the people
want him to do. He will leave for
Washington in a few days. 1t is said
good many visitors from outside points
dropped in on the senator yesterday and
today, to discuss future appointments.
When questioned regarding his own
stand on the silver question, Senator
Roach said that he did not favor unlim-
tied coinage,lbut might vote for meas
ure containing certain restrictions, such
as limiting it to the silver mined in this
country. So far as the silver purchase
clause of the Sherman law was concerned
he does not understand why the silver
men themselves should want it to stand,
since 1t reduces silver to the rank of a
commodity instead of maintaininglt 1t as a
standard Of value. He does not think
the Sherman act.whol]y to blame for the
present condition of affairs, but people
have been taught to regard it go and
consequently it's repeal may have the
effect OF Immediately restoring that
which is now lacking public confidence.
Senator Roach does not favor the single
gold standard, though he is not crank
on the silver question.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
LARGE RESERVES.
state Ranks Increasing Their Cash
in Hand.

state Banks Increasing Their Cash
in Hand.
Bank Examiner Peabody states that
the reports Of the condition OF the state
banks, for July p, that have reached
his Office show q remarkably healthy
condition generally. The reserves are
greatly in excess Of his expectations,
running from 20 per cent, the lowest
allowed by law to so per cent. The
great majority Of the state banks have
reserves of cash greatly in excess Of that
required by the state law which is per
cent more than the reserve required by
the national banking act.
The state examiner has requested the
assignee of the Bank of Darlington to
permit an examination to be made Of the
condition Of that institution, 10 accord.
ance with the state law, for report to the
governor. It is said that the technical
objections at first made to this have
been waived. and Deputy Examiner
Patterson will shortly make the examjn-
alton desired. The assignee's report is
made to the district court.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
Race Notes.
From Tuesdays Daily.


Between thirty and forty horses have
been entered for the races the 3rd and
4th. The track has been finished, the
fencing is being repaired, and with good
weather the meeting will be big sue
cess. The horses are coming here for
business and many are already at the
stables, while others are on the road.
Every day adds to the interest in the
event.
The managers Of the races are en-
deavoring to get the merchants to make
the two days, something Of half holidays
and close their stores from till 4 p. M,
Thursday and Friday. giving all em-
ployes and clerks an opportunity to
attend. The plan Is looked upon quite
favorably, it is said, by many OF the mer.
chants, and it would undoubtedly add to
the success of the affair if such a move
was taken. .....
"Gray Prince" from Lisbon and "ColF
Edsall" of LaMoure, two we'll known
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03

formed on any matter that requires their
attention. Secretary OF State Dahl will
remain at the capital, as we'll as Treas.
urer Nomland and Insurance Commis-
sloner Cudhie, and all the other Offices
are in charge Of capable deputies.
A number of the visitors will come
into this city Thursday and Friday to
attend the races at the Fair ground.
1t is also proposed to give dance
some night during the party's stay at
the lake in the Gray Bros big
barn and general invitation
is to be extended to Jamestown
people to participate in the merry.mak-
ing. Every year there has been given
a very pleasant dance at the lake and
this occasion is looked forward to this
year as exceeding any of the others in
point of attendance and interest. There
are number of campers scattered
around the lake who are desirous of
attending the hop, and as it is proposed
to give the dance Saturday night, if con-
vienent a large attendance can be ex-
pected from Jamestown.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03

horses from those points arrived in the
city last night and are taking prelimi
nary turns around the track.
Secretary Helm states that enough
entries are assured to make the best
meeting ever held IN this part of the
state. Up to date thirty entries have
been made.
F. c. Busby and J. r. and F. H.
Stewart came up from LaMoure this
morning with A. Bennett, who it is under
stood has charge OF "McGinty."
II. s. Helms "Count Tolstol' and
"Becky White are under the manage
ment Of J. F. Greer of Louisville, KY,
who is working them each day.
R. A. Whitehead :ot Darlington, is
represented by "Tascott," who has never
been caught yet.
E. E. Strong of Pingree, is founded
upon "Rock,' who is expected to do some
good work.
Mr.. Holcomb of Grand Rapids has his
horse "Mambrino Tucker" on The grounds
in training.
Mr.. Holcomb of Darlington, is in
charge of his own horse, "Highland
Prince"
Thos. Downs is training bis running
FLY, "Daisy D."
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
CITY SCHOOL AFFAIRS.
Regular Monthly Meeting Of
the Board of Education.
Business Transacted.
Good Horses Arriving for
the Speed Trials This
Week..
A Big Elevator SWindle Re-
ported.--Senator Roach
Interviewed.

At the meeting OF the board OF educa-
ton Tuesday all members were present
excepting Mr.. Camp.
There were seven applicants for the
situation of janitor Of the south side
school house. Otto johnson received
the position at a salary Of $50 per month.
Jno. Gedtke was reelected janltor of the
north side school house at the same old
salary of s25 per month.
Miss Jandell was engaged as teacher
Of the second grade in the north side
school house at salary of $50 per
month.
Two rooms in the south side school
house were ordered equipped with slate
black boards.
The clerk was instructed to notify the
city council that the board will need
$1,000 to run the city schools for the
ensuing year.
The finance committee reported favor.
ably upon the reports of the secretary
and treasurer.
The motion was carried that the presi-
dent enter into a contract with each of
the school teachers employed.
The following bills we're allowed:
A. Steel, cleaning chimneys......S 4 90
Geo. Lutz, expressage on money. %
Gieseler, Blewett & Co., hardware. 40
An adjournment was taken for two
weeks at which time the recommends.
tions of Professor Wagner, submitted to
the board at the last meeting, would be
considered.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
NO MONEY FOR WHEAT.

The Problem of Moving the Wheat
Crop.
Ia speaking of the wheat outlook,
Arthur Miller of Valley City, who buys
heavily for the -four manufacturing firm
of the Russell, Miller Milling company,
said to an Alert reporter:
1T ls going to be difficult matter to
get money to pay for wheat this year.
The prospect is that the certificate plan
by which fifteen or twenty days time
can bssecured will have to be adopted.
This is purely credit, of course, but If
We cannot get the money to pay cash for
grain, it is better than nothing. There
are several other plans proposed and all
have the same object IN view, Of using
certificates of storage of wheat as a
circulating medium. They would readily
pass from person to person and the
banks will probably take them If no other
way can be found to raise the money.
"As to price, I am afraid to say what it
will be. 1t looks as though 1t will be
very low for some time to come although
every legitimate reason points to its be-
ing higher. I should not be Surprised to
see it 70 cents here before another year,
but in the meantime wheat will have
passed out of the producers hands and
the farmers as 9 rule wall not get the
benefits Of a raise. This, I sm fearful,
will make times quiet in North Dakota.
However, congress may do something and
the skies get clear, sooner than We now
anticipate.
"The quality Of the wheat promises to
be much better than for the last two
years. We have had sufficient bright,
warm weather to make wheat head out
well, and where there is q light stand,
the grain is generally better"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
Prices Will Be Low.

Frederick Friese of Milwaukee, came
in Monday to look after his Foster
county farm, and make final proof on a
tree claim before returning. Mr.. Friese
publishes Milwaukee trade journal
and is we'll posted on the general situa-
ton regarding wheat. He thinks that
for the first half of the year wheat will
be low, anyway, but that the financial
situation is likely to be improved soon
after congress meets, and that this
present depressing factor is not likely to
continue. The difficulty of getting
money to carry grain is so great that
there is little difference between cash
and future wheat. Wheat has dropped
some cents in the past week, owing to
the Chicago banks calling in loans on
a large amount Of that grain held there.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
THE TAXPAYER

Treasurers Cannot Collect Delin-
quent Taxes Before October IS.
Attorney General Standish has filed
an opinion with the state auditor to the
effect that the county treasurers shall
not proceed to collect by distress and
sale any Of the personal taxes Of 1892,
until after the 18th day Of October, A. D.
1893. except when any person shall, in the
opinion Of the county treasurer, be about
to move out of the county, or dispose of
such property.
This provision Is made IN the laws of
1898. The op niOn states that under the
present law no treasurer should deliver
to the clerk for citation any list of delin-
quent taxes until it has passed the
scrutiny of the Board Of Commissioners,
and not until after October II, 1898.
In order to save expense to those
owing taxes unable to pay before Oct. Is,
the attorney general Gays that before
Sept. 1st, he will prepare short form of
confession of judgment for personal
taxes, with the proper note Of explana-
tion and send to all states attorneys in
North Dakota, recommending that
about October 1st, they ill IN these con-
fessions Of judgment with the amount Of
each mans personal tax and interest TO
that date and mail the same to each de-
linquent, with q short printed letter
explaining that il he cannot pay his tax
by October 18th, he shall eien the con-
fession and acknowledge it before
justice or notary and mail it back to the
county treasurer. The attorney general
adds:
"This mode Of procedure will bring more
to the county treasures from personal
tax collection than the way heretofore
pursued, and save the various counties
Of the state approximately $4,000 in
costs"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The Matter of Reward for Reaching
4. Fires Discussed,

Fires Discussed,
At the meeting Of the city fire depart
ment Thursday the following members
responded to the roll cali: Artesian
Hose company, Chief Clough, Bellvou,
O'Leary, Cooper, Marrell, Blewett.
Ferris and Kinney; Hook and Ladder,
Eager; Northern Pacific hose company,
Hamilton and Clemens.
The bill OF A. NJ. Clough, for expenses
for trip to Fargo to attend the Firemans
convention, was sllowed-$9.
The principal business before the
meeting was the distribution of $99.4O to
each company, that amount being two
per cent Of the premiums received upon
policies issued on property in this city.
The amount spportloned to each CON-
pany at the meeting previous to this was
992 %.
A lengthy discussion arose in consider
alton Of the subject Of hauling engines
to fires by teams and the reward there
for. Fireman Kinney introduced
the motion that the first sppara-
tus to fire should receive the S.
reward whether team was used or not
and that the words apparatus, bose cart
or hook and ladder truck" instead OF
steam" be inserted in the paragraph re-
lating to the subject Of award for frs:
reaching fire. This motion was talked
down, 1t was suggested by Fireman
Hamilton that scale of IS, s3 and 81 be
awarded the first, second and third CON-
pany whether team was used or not
Finally the motion was carried that the
"chief, assistant chief aud secretary be
appointed TO confer with the fire commit
tee Of the city council to make and draft
such resolutions ard amendments in the
city ordinances and bylaws which they
deem necessary" to regulate the matter
Of awards for first reaching fires.
The meeting then adjourned.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
LOOKING FOR WORK.

Discharged Miners Seeking Employ.
ment in North Dakota.
Saturdays train on the Southwestern,
from Edgeley, brought into Fargo q
gang Of destitute miners from] Colorado,
bound for the harvest fields Of Mime
sofa and Dakota. They have been gwen
free transportation by the roads and
from LaMoure, where they boarded the
train, to Fargo, were carried without
compensation. At Fargo they were
given free supper by the city. The use
Of passenger coach attached to q
freight train was given them by the
Northern Pacific to take them into Min
nesota where they will be distributed at
different points. The captain Of the