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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-05-18
CHARGED WITH "SWlPlNG.'
Another Instance of a Trusted
Employe disappointing
the Firms Money.
Progress of Seeding in Nortf
Dakota Reported bv the
Signal Service.
Continued Absence of a Farm.
er Causes Fears for His
Safety.

For several months past system Of
petty thieving has been going on in NJ.
H. Schmitz's butcher shop, ard although
Robt. Stickrod, the delivery man, was
suspected as the guilty party, it was only
lately that proofs had been secured of
the fact. He has been employed in the
capacity Of delivery man, for the firm for
two years past, and a great deal of con-
fidence has been placed IN him, only to
have it flagrantly abused. As long ago
as last fall, it is SAID, be was caught
in the theft of about $50, but so cleverly
did he explain away the idea of theft
that he was reinstated in their employ
upon repayment OF that amount. No
sooner, however, was his employers back
turned, than he reverted to his old ways
though more secretly. The friendship
which has existed for years between Mr.
Schmitz and his employe has been bar
to quicker detection as he was the more
trusted. Lately, though, Mr.. Schmitz
got large amount of data, in the way OF
names, places and dates where Stickrod
had pocketed cash destined for the TILL
not alone while delivering, but in the
shop itself. Last Saturday night patience
had ceased to be virtue and he was
given "A hours to leave the city or be
prosecuted. Sunday evening he took
the 1870 train for the east In justice
to his wife, highly respected lady, it
must be said that she was wholly un,
aware of the peculations which had been
going on. She has great deal of sym
pathy during the trouble which has
been brought upon her. The total
amount of the pilferings is unknown as
they cover quite period and are &C
scattered and hidden as to almost be
beyond detection.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-05-18
Memorial Day.

HEADQUARTERS WM. H. SEWARD Posi-
No. 8, G.. A. R-The usual memorial
Sunday service will be held at the court
house, on Sunday, May 18th, at 1O:45 q.
m. All members of the post, visiting
comrades and all old soldiers are
earnestly requested to meet at the G. A.
r. hall promptly at 10 q. m.
On memorial day. May 3Oth, detail
will form at the hall at 8 .. M. sharp, to
20 to the cemetery to decorate. Com
rades owning vehicles will please come
prepared to furnished transportation.
The memorial service will be held in
the court house at p. M, Hon. Alexsn-
der Hughes OF Bismarck, orator Parade
will form at l p. a., prompt, at G. A. r.
hall.
paper. D. B. NOLAN,
B. F. BIGELow, Commander,
Adjutant.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-05-18
Progress Of Seeding.

The weather-crop bulletin issued by
the Bismarck signal station, for the week
ending Monday, May 18th, gives the fol-
lowing summary of agricultural condi
tions:
During the week Just ended, for the
first time since the opening of the sea-
son, the temperature averaged above
the normal (two degrees), while the pre-
cipitation, excepting in the eastern por
ton, was considerably below. The only
draVback experienced by agricultural
interests during the week was the high
wind Of the 10th and l1th, which un.
covered some wheat principally sown
broadcast, in the central counties, and
put stop generally to all work on the
l1th. Rapid progress has been made IN
all sections with seeding. Most of the
wheat seeding is finished in the central
and western counties. and this week
will see it practically ended throughout
the state. Early sown wheat is coming
up rapidly and in good condition. The
seeding of oats, barley and fax is well
under way and the planting of corn be.
gun in the west section. The light fall
OF ram on the 10th was very beneficial tc
the grazing lands of the state. Grass is
now growing quickly, although more
rain is needed. Light frost occurred on
Monday morning, but no damage re.
suited.
The report from Stutsman county is
as follows:
The past seven days have been all that
farmers could wish for to get in their
gram, except the 18th, which was very
windy. Very little damage was done to
the grain, although it drove the farmers
from the fields for the day. Early sown
wheat is coming up nicely and the fields
are beginning to- look green. The
farmers are now busy putting IN oats
and barley. Grass is growing fast. Light
frost on Monday morning, but no dam
age.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-05-18
RAILROAD NOTATIONS.
From Mondays Daily.

Supt. Wilson has painters at work on
the walls and ceilings of the railroad
offices in the headquarters building. A
general renovatlng and cleaning up is in
progress IN the yards and buildings of
the company.
I. c. Comstock, whose increased duties
as train master for the entire
division and branches will require
his full time and attention at this point,
is contemplating moving his family from
Fargo, provided he can obtain a suitable
residence.
General Passenger Agent Fee of the
Northern Pacific, is doing some attract
i've magazine advertising and has
selected al engraved cut of regular
tourists ticket upon which to describe
the route, cost OF the trip, &c, to the
Yellowstone Park. With jim Ponds
Fishing Line cut for the Wisconsin
Central line, the general passenger
agents of the Northern Pacific system
show the originality and clever descrip-
tive talents wherein they shine. 1t is
not deemed possibility that any North
ern Pacific passenger conductor would
honor one of these engraved tickets cut
from the advertisement, for passage, but
to prevent any thought Of the same the
conductors are notified as precaution
not to do SO.
From Tuesdays Daily.
Track laying on the 500 from Cathay
north. commenced May l1th says the
Enderlin Journal, and will be kept
moving as rapidly as possible 1t is the
intention to lay three miles a day, and
have through trains running by Aug.
1st. Several cars of horses and men
went out Tuesday night in charge of W.
J. Malthouse.
Lisbon Gazette: Albert Risk, for sew
eral years past telegraph operator at this
point, has been promoted and placed in
charge Of the station at Melville, north
of jamestown, and left with his family
last Friday for his new field. Mr.. Kinks
successor, Mr.. w. L. Collins, arrived yes
terday morning from Sterling, where he
has been located for some time, and has
entered upon bis duties here.
From Wednesdays Daily.
Along with the increased passenger
train service which will 60 into effect on
the Northern Pacific this month, the new
time card will also permit an extension
of the mai! service. The order for double
service to Forsythe has been received,
and postal clerks are busy preparing for
the new arrangement.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-05-18

to town Thursday and gave the first
warning of his disappearance. His des-
cription has been teleeraphed to sur
rounding towns but no answer has yet
been received. No cause for his strange
disappearance can be given as he wss all
right financially. It is feared that be
has gone temporarily insane during
which he has wandered into some rayine
and perlshed or else an accident has
happened to him. A vigorous search is
beng kept up for him and it is hoped
that he will soon be found.
Warren's dog, which was with him on
the day on which he disappeared, is also
lost or with him wherever he is.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-05-18
Emigration Coming.

Chas. E. Anderton, of Fargo, repre-
sentirg F. T. Day, the Milwaukee CAPT
talist. has been making trip through
the james river valley, looking after the
interests Of his firm. This 10 one Of the
largest investment agencies in the two
Dakotas, there being over 700 tracts of
land on their list Most Of their lands
have been foreclosed upon only ss last
resort, and facts 60 to show that the
ioeaase ownssa.wsss shiftless, roaming
and indolent class which % largely
migrated to the Dakotas in the early
days. Subsequent drouths and tho fail
ure to realize large fortunes in . few
years time had tho effect OF driving this
class 10 other communities and their
places are now being filled by moro sub
stantial and enterprs,ng settlers.
Mr.. Anderton states that the firm has
secured great many settlers for their
lands this year aud last, by efforts d.
reoted among the farmers of Indiana,
Illinois and other eastern states. An
agent is secured in those states to furnish
Information to any desiring to secure
laod in the west. A good commission 10
allowed such agent A commission is
also paid to the agent in this state and
IN South Dakota for locating these set.
tiers and liberal sum is also allowed to
the settler, in case they purchase laude
from the firm. An agent 10 now locating
settlers secured in this manner, in Nc
Pherson county and this spring four or
five families have been located in this
way on the Fargo and Southwestern
branch. The month of June will prob
ably witness the arrival Of number of
families for various points in North Da-
kota from the great middle states. The
success which has followed the efforts Of
the firm in this direction has exceeded
expectations and further efforts in this
line will be made in the future.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-05-18
NAY Be REMOVED.
The Gov. May Remove Old
Membersof State Boards
for Cause.
Auditor Porter and Treasurer
Nomland Concur in This
Decision.
Adj. Gen. Topping on the Pros
poets for the Militia Trip
to the Fair.

Governor Shortridge said in an inter-
view IN Fargo yesterday, in regard to the
decision OF the supreme court in the quo
warranto case, in which the hold.over
members OF the state boards are sus-
tanned, that he intends to abide by the
decision of the courts. He thought the
rehearipg Of the case would not change
the decision of the court. Continuing,
he said: "But because acquiesce in
the decision OF our supreme court, it does
not follow that I am convinced that our
state boards are in the hands of the
proper parties. In fact, I think quite
the contrary. am still convinced that
the best interests OF our state lnstitu-
tlons demand an immediate change; and
not only the best interests of the state
institutions demand this change but the
best interests Of the state at large also
demand it."
State Treasurer Nomland 10 Of the
opinion that the holdover members
should be removed by the governor for
cause. He does not think that because
tho courts have decided in their favor,
that it would prevent the chief executive
from making removals for cause. An.
dltor Porter's views correspond with
those Of the state treasurer, for he said
that though "the court has decided in
favor of the holdover members, this does
not secure them possession. They can
be removed for cause. Our public ex-
aminer has been at work on several cases
in this connection. President Stock
bridge was removed from the agricul-
tural college because he favored the gov.
ernor's appointees as against the holdover
members. When Pabic Exsminer Pea
body was in Fargo, President Stock
bridge gave out some inside facts which
the official asked for ct his exaniostiop,
and for this he was deposed."
Mr.. Nomland said that about $4,000
was hung up at Warrington, which
should now be in the possession Of the
college board, but it would not be for.
warded until the coatest is settled. The
money 10 cent directly to the treasurer
cf the agricultural college board and did
not pass through tho state treasury at
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-05-18

stand and other places which badly need
the kindly services of the paint brush
was discussed. The matter Of painting
the park fence, the band stand, the in.
side Of the police headquarters and the
artesisn we'll house was finally left to
tho committee on public grounds with
power to act.
Further time was given to the water
committee in reference to the extension
OF the water mains.
The defective pipe in Hsnsens green
house was referred to the water works
committee.
Alderman Wells said that delegation
of ladies had complained to him of the
water main near the court house. The
main is still supposed to be frozen up.
They had had no water for five weeks
and they were thirsty. Alderman Blood
said that he had spoken to Mr.. Clough
about this place aud that he was anxious
to have him fix it up as we'll as other
places, but too much frost was still in the
ground to admit of repairs being made.
One and a half feet below the surface, frost
was found and nothing could be done at
present. The matter was laid over to q
future meeting.
Mayor protein Wells said that Charles
F. Loweth Of St. Paul, sewer engineer
would pass through the city soon on his
way to Livingston, Mon., and that he
would stop here and look over the matter
OF sewerage with the members Of the
council and the city engineer. Alderman
Blood wished that meeting could be
devoted to the sewerage question alone
and the matter thoroughly discussed and
something done before fall, when labor
would be higher than at present.
Under suspension Of the rules, the
bill of Jesse Burgster -s5.OO-for making
tracing Of a map was allowed.
An adjournment was taken until Sat
urday, the Goth.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-05-18

dwell in this northern climate that there
10 such season 40 spring. We read it
in the almanac and believe it. We make
oil our plans for it. AZ regularly - the
months come round We look for it. We
suffer our coal to run low and the fur
mace to 60 out. We buy "spring" gar
ments and gaze fondly sad hopefully
upon them o. they hang IN the clothes
press. We pay the price OF cold in tho
head and even risk pneumonia that ws
may bedeck ourselves in this dne raiment
on some bright dsy-briRht, but chilly.
We indulge in tho fantasy that there
are aowery fields around us. The young
people talk about May day and going
a-Maying, and the flowers OF May are
supposed to be actualities, which they
are, at greenhouse prices. We apostro-
phize the ethereal mildness of gentle
spring and waken every morning IN the
firu expectation that the mildness has
come, only to have our hopes shattered
by glance out of the window at snow
on the ground.
Year after year this childlike faith
continues and possibly increases. From
youth to age We live in this beautiful
trusxulness, and we 60 down to our
grave never having known what a
spring month is, In this climate winter
lingering not only "chills the lap of
Nay" but it sends cold shivers into
June.
In fact our northern spring 10 only q
weak dilution Of winter, . sort OF left
over batch of snow, ice and wind that
Boreas, the clustering railer, hadn't time
to use up, and more exasperating than
zero weather in December. IL James
Thomson had lived in Chicago be never
would have written of springs '1ethsreal
mildnese," but would have crossed that
season from his liet. 1t does not exist
here, but is like the apostles definition
OF faith-"the substance of thlsgs hoped
for, the evidence Of things not seen.'
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-05-18
Harpooning Buffalo Fish.

Sunday occurred the annual ml-
grafton of the buffalo fish in the narrows
and in the slough at the upper end of
Spiritwood lake. These huge specimens
Of the fish family only appear two or
three days each spring, and then come
out of the deep water in the lake in great
numbers. They seek the warm shallow
water for the purpose Of spawning and i'm
mediately return. to the dark depths
whore they remain unseen for another
year. While engaged in depositinR spawn
in the shadows and grass Of the upper
part of the lake, these fish furnish an
entertaining sight. Their big black
backs, and fins, and hog-llke fronts are
frequently seen above the water while
their tails splash the surface con-
stantly. Their actions at this time
resemble the wallowing and playing of q
drove of pigs in mud hole az much as
anything. Some OF these fish attain q
weight Of at least 60 pounds and many
uONo Oo0A VUACA woISuAA& Nv POuuAo
Their flesh is coarse and oily, but Of
good favor and highly priced by the
farmers Of the vicinity. A buffalo fish
steak, first parboiled and fried, is ex-
cellent.
Sunday Bob Wallace, J. G. Church
man, Billy Malone and party Of friends
drove to the lake just in time to see the
buffalo in the height Of their entertain
ment. With an old spear, from boat,
II of the fish we're secured, ranging from
25 to 35 pounds, no particularly big
specimens being caught. The fish were
brought IN and photographed. The fun
Of spearing monster Of that size is said
to be very considerable, and although
the water is only about three feet deep,
the boys say it was hard to tell which
one was the fish and which the
fisher.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-05-18

Mr.. Jacob Beiler, who lives on Little
Heart rlver, recently suffered . severe
loss by fire. His house accident
ally caught fire during his absenoe
in Mandan getting medicine for his wife,
who was seriously i'll, says tho Mandan
Pioneer. The fire, aided BY the high
xind, spread to his barn and stable and
ont buildings and everything be had was
totally destroyed. Mrs. Beilsr, who lay
helpless in bed was removed in safetys
by her nurse. There was no insurance.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-05-18
THE PROPOSED TRIP
or the State Militia to the Worlds
FAtr.

or the State Militia to the Worlds
Adj. Gen. Topping spent Monday in
the city talking over militia matters
with parties interested. He states that
Maj. Gen. Miles OF the United States
army has issued q letter OF information
to governors and adjutant generals,
about the proposed encampment Of
government troops and the national
guard at Chicago during the Worlds fair.
Gen. Miles recommends to the war
department that government infantry
and cavalry to the number of three or
four thousand men be stationed near the
fair grounds during the months Of July,
August and September. He estimates
the only additional cost for this would
be the transportation from the various
forts and barracke, % the cost of rations
would be no greater in that camp than
elsewhere. He recommends that the
national guard OF the various
states be encamped also with
the regular troops and states
that tents for the accommodation of 1O,-
GOO men at once are IN the quartermas-
ter's depot in Chicago. The stay Of ten
days for the guards will be OF value to
them in drill and opportunity for seeing
the fair. Grounds have been offered for
this purpose and the general government
10 requested to allow rations for all
troops, estimated not to exceed GO cents
per day per man while in attendance.
During the summer, $4,000 of the
national guards can be accommodated.
Gen. Topping says there 10 no Ger
tainty 40 to the outcome OF the plan
and that unless the railroad companies
reduce rates it can not be carried out.
He thinks there would be no opposition
in the state to the scheme, il the cost did
not exceed the Oil 900 provided by law
for annual encampments.
Az to the refusal OF several officers of
tho state militia 20 be abolished, under
the late order, the adjutant general Gays
there may be Q conflict OF authorities on
the point. He - on his way to Bismarck
to consult with Gov. Shortridge in tie
matter, and restore harmony to the
militia, il possible.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-05-18

Spring Q Delusive Season.
Chicago Herald: II 10 one of tho most
deeply seated delusions OF those who
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-05-18
Teachers Examination.

Superintendent Wadsworth conducted
an examination of teachers, at the court
house last Friday. Between twenty-five
and thirty applicants presented them.
selves for examination, and all but three
we're successful IN securing certificates.
The list OF ladies and gentlemen who ob-
tanned certificates is as follows:
First Misses Mildred Hsmbly,
Jeanie Morrow, Meta Sperry, Kate
Boyle, Mrs. Ida NJ. Proctor, Mrs. Burton
Thomas, and Mr.. Thomas.
Second grade-Misses Alice Hodge,
Georgia Stetson, Lulu La Folette, Belle
Hambly, Maud Bronson. and Georgiana
Smith.
Third Grade Misses Cornlelle Bar
rett, May Hsmbly, Queen Gott, Madge
Pettigrew, Anna Fried, Edith Knapp,
Anna Gordon, Grace Flynn, Amanda
Galllps, Florence Daley, and Mr.. F. G.
Sisson.
The next examination will be held on
Friday, July l4th, being the second Fri
day in July.
Mr.. J. Merrimsn of Minneapolis, now
has charge of the night crew at the
freight depot, taking the place formerly
occupied by F, G. Kline. For short
time past H. Petty has been filing the
place temporarily, bnt now he goes back
to his old, and more agreeable position
in day work.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1893-02-07
Forestry in America.

Public interest in forestry APP
pears to be steadily, though some
what slowly, growing. At the
annual meeting of the American
Forestry Association, held at Wash
ington recently the Arbor Day
Committee reported that there has
been a notable growth of interest
in the observance of the day by
schools since its recommendation
by the association in 1888. The
association appointed committee
to suggest a list of trees to be
planted in streets, according to
climatic conditions, with a view to
securing the best results. Accord
ing to a report of the Executive
Committee there are at present six
reservations of forests, representing
a total of 3,252,260 acres, located
in Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon
and Wyoming, and twenty-six pro-
posed forest reservations are under
consideration, located in California.
Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Mon
tana, New Mexico, North Dakota.
Oregon, Washington and Wyo-
ming. A special meeting of the
association is to be held at Chicago
during the Worlds Fair.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1893-02-07
Funeral of Miss Stevens.

The funeral of Miss Grace
Stevens, eldest daughter of Hon.
J. L. Stevens, U. S. Minister Pleni-
potentiary, was attended at 4 P. NJ.
Thursday at her parents residence
in Nuuanu avenue. There was a
large gathering of ladies among
whom Miss Stevens social gifts
and graces had won for her large
share of affection and respect.
The diplomatic corps, and Off
Gals of the Provisional Govern
ment were in attendance, as also
the officers of the U. S. s. Boston.
The white casket was enveloped in
profusion of white roses, with
here and there a spray of green,
and around the rooms was such a
wealth of floral tributes as even
Honolulu gardens seldom can be-
stow. The services were very SIM
pie. The choir of the Central
Union Church sang the hymns
"Abide with me-" and "Safely
gathered. Rev. DR.. Beckwith,
the pastor, read 1 Cor. XIV, and
offered brief prayer. The fun
eral cortege was a long one, and
the rain, which had come down SO
heavily in the morning for the
time being ceased, as the assem-
blage followed in long lines of car
riages up to the Nuuanu ceme-
terry. Many were the heartfelt ex-
of sympathy for the be-
reaved family, and in fact the
whole community is touched with
a fellow-feeling of sorrow at the
sudden death of one who had so
graciously sustained the social
amenities of her position in the
Minister'S household.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1893-02-07

The human body is an engine
with a storage battery capable Of
so many pulsations, and when its
energy is expended, whether by
work or waste, that is the end.
Death is not an accident. 1t is
appointed to every man to die, and
when his time comes he goes. The
maniac who fires bullet through
his disordered brain dies subject to
the same memorable law as the
peaceful patriarch who painlessly
yields up the ghost at forescore,
his life going out like a candle
that has burned to its socket. The
DEGREES Of fate cannot be cues
toned nor fathomed, but it often
occurs that in the Intellectual effort
there is an irreconcilable discrep-
ancy between the autopsy and the
epitaph.-J. J. ingalls,.