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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
The METHODIST REVOLT.

An Unsuccessful Attempt to Settle
tho Question OF Bro. Ryan's Salary.
Another chapter in the Methodist re-
volt in the Grand Forks district was
enacted at Grafton, Thursdsy evening.
Presiding Elder Ryan called meeting
of the district stewards to settle the
question Of the salary which he should
receive for tho year. Sixteen Of the
prlnclpal charges in the district were
represented, but it was soon seen that
eleven were against and but five for the
presiding elder.
The chairman, Rev. Ryan, read docu-
ment from Bishop Fowler addressed to
the district stewards, in which he de.
Tended. his action in removing Rev.
White, and giving for or five reasons for
such action. The majority Of those pres
ent considered these 6imsy and beneath
the dignity of q bishop to set forth.
Several motions were moved and over
ruled by the chair as contrary to the dis
clpline Of tho church. A deadlock took
place, neither party being willing to yield
the point represented by them. At 8 p.
m. it was evident no conclusion could
be arrived at and both parties retired,
leaving the chairman alone. As he could
not fix his own salary the matter remains
az it was.
The prevailing feeling is that Bishop
Fowler should grant the district hear.
ing and if granted settlement would be
easily arrived at. They also feel that 1t
is his duty to meet them in Grand Forks
at an early date.
The Grand Forks Herald says: All are
desirous for settlement Of the trouble.
Some sympathy is felt for Mr. Ryan,
but discounted by the fact that he could
retire from the presiding eldership and
not be as seriously affected as If he had
remained.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
From TUESDAYS Daily

There was q lively party at the Glad
stone last night, consisting Of several Of
the state officers, their families and
friends, all en- route for weeks outing
at Spiritwood A big bus load stated
for the lake this morning, together with
two drsy loads Of camp supplies, lug
gage, camp equipage, fishing poles, &C.,
&C., sc. They will put in the time at
the Grand Army camping ground, and
expect to have glorious picnic. Those
IN the psrty who came in last night we're
Public Examiner Peabody and family,
W. H. B. Eisenhuth, Mrs. Eisenhuth,
Supt. of public instruction; Master
Willie Standieh, con Of the attorney gen.
eral, State Auditor Porter, Misses Allen,
Porter and Ford, Miss Bartholomew and
maid, Mrs. Allison and Rev. Cook. Mrs.
shortridge, Miss Shortridge and the
twins, also of the party, spent last night
at the asylum the guests Of Dr.. and Mrs.
Archibald. Governor Shortridge did
not stop OF last night, going through to
Lisbon, but Is expected back this
evening.
Mn. A. W. Porter and three children,
came up the valley this morning from
Adrian and joined her husband and the
party.
The state officers have been counting
on taking q short vacation during the
hot months Of summer, and still be near
tho capital in case any bnsiness necessi-
ty required their presence there. For
this reason and because Spiritwood lake
10 the gem lake Of North Dakota, the
officers decided to 60 there instead Of to
some Minnesota point 90 first proposed.
The governor and other state officers will
in no way neglect the public business.
They are in daily communication with
the capital and will keep promptly in
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
A Good Catch.
EPOnn Monde v,a noilv

The entire city police force and Sheriff
Eddy have been on duty since three
o'clock tbs morning looking after the
bum element in the city. Their labors
were rewarded this morning by gather
ing IN couple Of toughs from the stock
yards who had q varied assortment on
their persons and stored away in the
weeds. Sheriff Eddy captured the fol-
lows on Fifth avenue near headquarters.
Each carried small arsenal for Defense
Altogether there was found about 80
pocket knives, six or eight rszors and
five revolvers also small quantity Of
fixed ammunition. They were attempt
ing to sell the plunder in the city yester-
day evening and this led to their detec-
ton. Inquiry by wire, relative to
Durgiar,es elicited a response from O. B.
Olson, deputy sheriff Of Buxton, Traill
county, who sent detailed list OF goods
stolen from hardware store in that
city on the 22nd inst. The goods cap.
tured this forenoon correspond with the
tele9raphic description. A request for
private marks on goods was sent for this
afternoon and when received may com.
plete the chain Of evidence Of completely
in that burglary. At present the fellows
repose in the county Jail.
A telegram was received this after
noon stating that Deputy Sheriff Olson
and person to indentify the goods
would arrive on the evening train this
evening from Buxton.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03

The wood saws have been hung up for
future reference and pick and shovel
substituted for the use OF tramps wish
ing to secure meal. They now exercise
themselves on the streets for two hours,
instead Of "doing time" on quarter Of q
cord Of wood.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
A SCRlMMAGE.
Tourists" on the Road Have a
Row with a Number of
Railroad Men.
Two Tramps Caught With a
Quantity of Hardware in
Their Possession.
Colorado Miners Seeking Work
in the Dakota Harvest
Fields.

SATURDAY morning an attempted hold up
occurred IN the yards just as the first
section Of express freight, No. 81, was
pulling into the city. A stop was made
for the jamestown & Northern junction,
and while Conductor Ed Mccormack
was standing near car, man, wearing
a cartridge belt we'll filled with ammuni.
tion, dropped from a car, revolver in
hand, and attempted to cover him.
McCormack's words of surprise at the
sudden appearance of The tramp warned
Head Breakman Jas. Connors who
pulled Smith & Wesson "mosquito
chaser" and ordered the tramp to throw
up his hands, which he promptly did, his
gun falling to the ground. While this
was in progress the side door of
the car had been sprung open
and no less than fifteen tramps.
scurried off IN the weeds. Conductor
Mccormack made grab for one man
and held him and together with Connors
man both we're lodged in Jail.
Entrance to the car was gained at
some point on the Missouri division, it
is thought, by springing open the door
with bar, without breaking the seal.
THIS must have been done by someone
outside of the car who was not able
afterwards to enter unless it was by
means of one of the end doors which was
unfastened on the inside. The car con-
tanned bullion, silver and tin, IN large
ingots, very valuable freight. It is not
thought that the tramps had any other
object in entering that particular car
than to gain ride.
As q postscript to this occurrsnce, a
scrap occurred IN front of Thorold's
place OF business towards noon. Symps-
thizers with the tramps got into dis.
cussion with some of the railroad boys
and suggested throwing stones at the
railroad men. One advocate of this pro.
ceeding hardly had the words out of his
mouth before he was fiat on his back re-
ceivinR love taps. As an employe said
in speaking Of the sympathy which binds
them together in their dislike for railroad
men that they cannot work: ''You touch
one OF these tramps and you offend ALL"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03
COY. SHORTRIDGE TALKS.
He Believes the West Should
Protect Its Own Business
interests.
A Lively Party Of State Off,
cials and Friends, Gone
Into Camp.
An Official Opinion Affecting
the Collection of Delin-
quent Taxes.

Gov. Shortridge was an arrival in the
city Friday from Fargo. He was accom-.
panied by Adj. Gen. Topping Of the state
militia. The governors visit is for con.
sultation with several officers of the state
militia on business of interest to the
organization. 1t was expected that Col.
Miller would be here, but he has been
detained in Griggs county and could
not be present Maj. Black Of Valley
City, also intended to be present, but
wired that he could not make connec-
tions. Capt. Flint Of the Jamestown
company, was also ont of town, and Maj.
Mckee Of Dunseith failed to arrive as
expected. The governor, Gen. Topping,
Adj. dj.:'Sehwellenbach and others interested
IN militia matters held general discus
sion of affairs. 1t is decided that the funds
will be insufficient to allow Of trip to
the Worlds fair, and in that event there
will be no encampment held as we'll, for
the same financial reason. II neither Of
these projects can be accomplished the
question is what can next be done to en-
courage and sustain the militia compa-
MES Of the state. These matters were
fully discussed.
Gov. Shortridge ssys that undoubted
Iy North Dakota will have delegate
representation in Chicago at the silver
convention August first. Speaking on
this subject the governor says: II am
ready to join hands with any one to pro.
tect the interests of the west and south
from loss and business stagnation. Con-
gressman Bryan of Nebraska, fairly voices
this sentiment, when he says that New
York and the New England states are
aggressive ard aided by the policy Of the
president are more than likely to impress
their desires on the present congress in
the shape Of Legislation. If the west sits
idly by and does nothing In self defense.
our enterprises will lsnguish and our
people feel the depression most keenly.
We must protect our growing western
interests for no one else will.
II think that President Cleveland has
tho hardest row to hoe he ever had in his
life. II he succeeds in establishing his
financial policy by congressional legisla-
tion it will greatly injure bis party. His
only show is to throw the entire Eespon-
sibility on Congress. He can not remain
on tho democratic platform 10 to lts cur
rency plank and continue to pursue the
plank he is following. II by distribution
OF the patronage be causes such old time
leaders ss Bland, Holman and others to
be deposed from committees and places
of influence, he will still further antago-
nize> the party as what he might gain in
the east would be fatally of set by loss
of support in the west and south"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-03

The house Of Jim Atchison, in the
McPike settlement, five miles east of
Cando, was burned Tuesday evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
CHRISTMAS IN THE ARCTIC.
Hungry Explorers Celebrate With Feast
of Seal Meat AMI Blubber.

81 think Christmas. 1883, was my most
memorable cne," said General freely, the
famous arctic explorer. With my com
mand WAS proceeding southwark IN the
hope of obtaining help, aud about the 2oth
of October we eusconced ourselves Ill IA lit.
tie hut AZ Cape Sabine. Our supply oil food
was running very low, and we were ON very
short raj IONS every one being allowed JUST
enough food ii each - hours To sustain HE
Cnder these depressing circumstances ana
amid the awful silence of the polar night
the cheerlulnuss that We contrVed to main
tain WAS remarkable. As the CHRISTMAS
season approached we all looked forward
to it with eager anticipation, not only as
festa day whose associations anu memories
would to some extent vary the wearlsone
monotony of our lives but because we knew
that the winter solstlce would iall about
Dec D and that then the sun would return
and the long dreary night he at an end
"Chrstnas day came at last CHRISTMAS
in the arctic regions! Al O'Clock we had
our breakfast-thln soup made oil peas
carrots binpner ana potatoes our onflst
mas dinner was served at | ciock. hafk
en- 10 our menu. rirso course, ste" ol
seai ilea'' ohions' "iupoer' po'aooes anu
Dreau crumbs. oecono course' ser'ea one
nour alter tne nrs'' s'eW Vi fa'sihs' pino
per anu min DeSs'i' "o"p VI ,'oa eno ,',
sa'e me pes' anu ,'ios. oni 'ii'9iiN n,
ieaou,e Vi .n!9 ,'e"i "''3 NO Nc WIZ a
.p"eu s"iiiG I qu"n'i.' VI ~ W satisfy
'ne pa"ss vi n""eei
Our ENJOY "iei'e oi 'ue "esser'-oiieo"i
oi chuco,a'e We .ileu top,oions US nue.
~ possible over !. we 'oiu e,'eh o.nei
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
A Merry Christmas.

Harki throughout Christendom JOY bells are
ringing.
From mountain and valley. DER land and o er
sea,
Sweet choral melodies peaing ard thrilling,
Echoes of ages from far Galilct.
Christmas is here, merry old Christmas,
Gift bearing heart touching. joy bringing
christmas,
Day of grand memories king OF the year
The Christmas chimes are pealing, softly
peaing: the joyous sounds are ringing
ever louder and clearer, ever nearer and
nearer, like sweet toned benediction fall
ing on the ear Glad ringers are pulling
the ropes and in one grand swell of melody
Christmas, with its old yet ever new and
marvellous mysteries, bursts triumphanlly
upon the world once more.
The cattle have turned their heads to the
east and knelt down to worship the King
Graded in the manager, the houses are
decked with holly, tie yule log burns
brightly; the gray shadows sweep away;
the sun is up, and the bright eyed children,
who have lain awake all night listening for
the patter of old st. Nick's tiny steeds on
the roof, only to fall asleep at the event
full moment, wake hurrledly to find the
stockings running over with toys and
sweetmeats.
Beautiful and right it is that gifts and
good wishes should ill the air like SHOW
fakes at Christmastide. And beautiful is
/ the year in it's coming and in its going
most beautiful and blessed because it is al
ways the year Of our Lord.
do not know "A grander effect of music
on the moral feelings than to hear the full
choir and the pealing organ performing a
Christmas anthem in cathedral and fill
ing every part of the vast pile with trium-
plant harmony.-W Washington Irving.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.
How to Arrange Flowers and Greens OF
the Dinner Table.

MI n careful thought and attention
should be given to the home table on Christ
mas day, as a happy arrangement of greens
or plateau of flowers will be found to give
the needful touch that makes the Christ
mas dinner he bright and CHEEKY meal it
should he. When greens also are desired
for decoration, a large branch of mistletoe is
effectively placed over its chandelier, and
basket of holly, with its berries, in the
center of the table English mistletoe is
preferable to the American, both on &C.
count of its richer coloring and the larger
size of the berries.
Place several sprays of either holly or
mistletoe about the table, tying the larger
ones with scarlet ribbon If other greens
are used, try to carry out the same sugges-
tion adding to them above the chandelier
Branches of the brilliant hued sumac. plac-
ing IA mass of bittersweet in the center of
the table and sprays carelessly here and
there on the cloth. The result will prove
to you that even without the holly and TIE
mistetoe your table may be daintily and
effectively decorated. Sometimes ferns
alone are used; sometimes ferns with lilies
Of the valley
When both greens and flowers are desired
the former is more effective on above he
chandelier, the flowers placed in the center
of the table. a pretty addition would be
the placing II small spray OF holly, with
its berries, tied with tiny scarlet ribbon,
at each persons place. One could add little
appropriate Christmas notices to these if
desired.
The flowers used may be either orchids,
roses, Roman hyacinths, violets or lilies of
the valley. Tiny lunches of violets or
few detached roses, if such are used rs a
centerpiece, may be carelessly thrown here
and there about the table, having an eye
always to effect. When very elaborate dec
Grafton is attempted, fine, feathery bits Of
foliage placed at intervals about the table
are seemingly caught together with IL few
roses, violets or lilies of the valley in small
punches. The napery, glass and china will
of necessity he on Christmas day of the
finest the house can boast. In completing
the table decorations do not forget to place
a sprig of holly in the Christmas pudding
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21

My mother has told me of having once
seen some place in Saxony boy, clad as an
angel and carrying cross, let down by a
rope from the roof Of the church, while he
sung lyon Himmel hoch." The practice
was continued until on one occasion the
rope broke, and the play became tragedy.
Until as late as 1920 it WAS customary to
rock cradle for an hour at midnight on
the tower Of the parish church at Tubin-
gen. 1t contained a doll, and was sur
rounded by lights, while the trumpets
blared and the people sang the choral
"Glory Be to God on High" These GUS
toms are mirrors Of the spiritual life AND
thought of the time, just as fairy tales art
of the native longings Of the natural heart
but how childishly realistic they were d
timesi-Exchange.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
1894
HARPER'S BAzAR.--. Illustrated,

Harper's Bazaar is journal for the home 1t
gives the fullest and latest information about
Fashions: and its numerous illustrations, Paris
designs, and patterns sheet supplements are
indispensable alike to the home dress maker
and the professional modiste. No expense is
spar ed to make its artistic attractiveness of the
highest order. Its bright stories, amusing
comedies, and thoughtful essays satisfy ali
tastes, and its last page is famous as a budget
OF wit and humor. In its weekly issues every
thing is included which is of interest to won-
en-. The Serials for 1894 will be written by
William Black and Walter Besant, Short sto-
res will be written by Mary E. wilkins, Ma
ria Louise Pool, Ruth McEnery Stuart, Mari
on Harland and others. Out door sports and
Indoor Games, Social Entertainment, En-
broidery, and other interesting topics will re
ceve constant attention. new series is
promised of Coffee and Repartee,"
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21

Mrs. Maria Cook Ehlers has begun a
suit for separation from John Ehlers, a
wealthy liquor dealer of 234 Flushing
avenue, Brooklyn. The couple were
married 16 months ago. Mr.. Ehlers
was widower and twice as old as his
bride. Mrs. Ehlers says that she was
threatened with death. She says her
husband forced her to visit the graves
Of his first two wives. New York
Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
Regions Caesar never knew,
Where his eagles never flew
christmas AphorisIn = :.

Christmas is IA day to form good resol,i-
tions. 1t 10 easier to form them ON that or
any other day than to keep them for a sin
gle month
Christmas has gradually evolved out Of
its theology and has come to stand for u
festival of love. Therefore all men love it,
for throughout the universe love is born of
love and is worshiped for its own sake.
No conscientious person can enjoy his
Christmas dinner if he knows anybody else
within reach to be hungry. The conscious
hess that we have given food to the ncsSly
provides us with the finest appetite
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
A Pistol Shot Brings Down an Eagle.

Captain F. s. Robertson, uncle of W.
R. Blackford of this city, made re-
markable pistol shot several days ago
while riding on horseback with party
of friends from Saltville to Red Rock,
Va. A large eagle few across the path
so yards ahead of the party, when Cap
tain Robertson, with one shot of 80
caliber revolver, brought the bird to
earth. The eagle weighed nearly 10
pounds and measured 8 feet I inches
from tip to tip.-Bal1imore Sun.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
Nzzlzg45
"
A Flesh Forming Food

,Artifciouy Digested,)
While this is an artiticiallv
digested food it appears to in
crease the appetite in a most
remarkable manner, and what
is more gratifying it causes the
food to be properly digested SO
as to give strength, vigor and
plumpness TO the body. All
unpleasant feelings after eating
are prevented and refreshing
sleep restored; WEAKNESS and
exhaustion give place to health
and cheerfulness. The enact
ated should use Paskola. It
supersedes Cod Liver Oil and
is far more effective. 1t never
rises in the mouth after being
swallowed. 1t creates an ap-
petite at once. Send for pamph-
let. Address
The Pre-Digested Food Co.,
1873 Duane Street, New York,
For Sale By H. w. Gushing Skowhegan, Me
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21

He Was bishop of the Long Lost city OF
Myra In Asia Minor When the Roman
CAESARS Enied-orisin Of the Legend of
Midnight Visits ON thrstmas Eve.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21

Christmas is always associated with the
good Jesus, who, whether regarded as God
or man. WAS the purest, kindest, noblest
being that has walked the earth. He has
inspired love in saint and sinner, in de
votee and skeptic alike. Men may wrangls
about creeds, but about Jesus and his
beautiful life there can hardly be any diff
ference of opinion, for he pitied all who
suffered and strove to heal every aching
heart
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
The Snail.


He has no ground rent to pay, fol
he does not build his house upon any
and asks no better foundations fol
what he lives in than his own back
Being his own landlord, he is not
liable for house rent. and when he is
not inside them his apartments arc
UNFINISHED ones.
Where'er he dwells he dwells alone;
Except himself has chattels none,
Well satisfied to be his own
Whole treasure.
He is the despair of his creditors
for he has nothing to levy upon, a d
if the brokers seize his house they
seize him, too, and he is none the
worse, for he was at home as he was
Income tax collectors gnash theil
teeth over him, for if they asses him
on his house property he walks out
of it. 1t is his freehold only so long
as he remains within.
Once outside it is nothing, mere
she'll and no heading in any sche1ul,
meets the case. This Is why. M
doubt, he sometimes leaves his l0dg
in"s and goes into others to bafif
the commissioners and leave the law
yers to tax each others costs at theii
own expense. Nor does he run Vi
any bills.
He is his own hosier, halter. tailor
and shoemaker, and as for his foo
he takes it where he finds it. If Il {
caterpillar tells him he has no right
to eat the cabbage, the snail rep 6
with a tn quoque, and if the earwie
protests against his coming into the
lettuce he asks it to show its title t
possession. Good Words.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
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The Volumes of the Bazaar begin with the
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Bound Volumes of Harper's Bazaar for three
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The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21

TOO DUdH6 StTeet, NeW TOTK,
For Sale By II, w. Gushing Skowhegan. NJ