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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-10
A GRAND DISPLAY,
The Heavens Give Free Show Last
Night. A Great Meteor.

The Heavens Give a Free Show Last
Night. A Great Meteor.
For several hours Sunday night the sky
was brilliantly lighted up by one of the
brilliant displays of the aurora borealis.
Flashes of light would shoot from near
the horizon to the zenith with the rap
ldlty OF lightning. At times the entire
northern half of the heavens was lighted
up IN manner to entrance the beholder.
The light frequently converged toward q
common center in the zenith until the
northern hemisphere bore the appear
ance of being draped by vaporous
curtain. Saturday night also the dis
play was continuous for several. hours,
but last nights phenomenon was par
tlcularly extensive and long continued.
Splashes Of hazy light extended far to
the south, and at one time the entire
heavens seemed covered by these clouds
of light.
Sunday night, about 7 miles from town,
very brilliant meteor was seen by sew
eral persons. The celestial traveller was
first observed, coming slowly through
the air, at very low elevation. It re-
semble1 huge skyrocket, and, while it
traversed across the sky nearly to the
horizon, it moved SO slowly as to seem
about to fall to the earth each instant.
Its core or center was white blaze of
incandescent light, that shone with re-
splendent brilliancy. A long tram of red
and blue sparks followed the passage of
the meteoric substance, which was only
consumed when it had reached short
distance from the earth. The light Of
the burning meteor was such as to illu-
inmate the northern heavens very plainly.
The traveller disappeared in what seemed
to be puff of smoke.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-10
STATE HOSPITAL TOPICS.
Will Rebuild the Burned Barn,
Harvest in Progress on
the Farm.
The Cubernatorial Campers
Enjoy Themselves at
SpiritWood.
Progress of the Harvest in
Stutsman County and Crop
Conditions.

There was a board meeting at the
asylum Tuesday to look after the regular
business Of the institution. Hon. J. r.
Smith came in from Wheatland, and the
resident trustees, Messrs. McGinnis and
Fsncher made quorum. Mr.. Paulson
from Hillsboro was expected, but the
county seat trouble there undoubtedly
detained him. Steward Lowell is inform
ed by the state auditor that there is
likely to be hiatus, as it were, in the
receipt of the money drawn on the ap-
preparation, owing to the non-receipt Of
taxes. This delay will not in all prob
ability be for long period, but parties
having accounts against the institution
may have to wait for funds to come into
the state treasury.
The asylum trustees allowed last
months bills amounting to $5,598.91.
This amount was somewhat larger than
usual owing to the bills for engineers
supplies, new laundry machinery, and the
payment for re-bricklng the boilers in
the boiler house. This work had to be
done over owing to its improper con-
struction at first. The steward presented
plans for the erection of new barn in
place of the one destroyed recently by
lightning. The insurance on the burned
building amounted TO $1,000, and the
trustees concluded not to expend over
81 900 in all this year for new barn, the
$4OO OF this amount having been ordered
taken from various funds which would
allow of the same, snch as the repair
fund. The plan Is an excellent one, and
required about s2,100 to complete. The
barn will be constructed so that 1t can
be finished in the future. Its capacity
will be to contain ii head of horses,
100 head Of cattle and 100 tons
of hay. There will be shed stable, of a
temporary character, built also which
will be removed when the barn is com
pleted according to the present intention.
The steward will at once request bids
for necessary lumber from the various
dealers of the city.
Harvest has begun on the hospital
farm, and the machines are now at work
cutting 100 acres of barley. There have
been about 20 acres of rye harvested
and some 80 tons millet cut
and nearly shocked. In addition there are
200 acres Of oats to harvest. All this
grain is used as feed-cut and mixed and
fed in the winter time to the stock fat
tened on the farm for the hospital beef.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-10
Plans for Resumption.

William Lloyd and Judge Rose re-
turned home Thursday after a brief trip to
Washington in the interests of the bank.
A short interview only was had with the
comptroller, the result of which is
already known.
Speaking further of this Mr.. Lloyd
said that their visit was very satisfactory
and the comptroller had given them time
in which to make the arrangements for
a resumption. In pursuance of the plan
formed the bank would increase it's
capital stock 100000, making it $780,
600 in all. A meeting OF the depositors
will soon be called to consider propo-
sition about agreeing on An extension of
time to the bank, which will be neces-
sary. This will be discussed at the de-
positors meeting and the conditions
made known by the Messrs. Lloyd, then.
1t is probable that 6. IL, 18 or "A months
will be asked of depositors. if so much is
need, while payments will be made in
proportion to the ability Of the bank to
meet them. With the addition of new
capital and concessions from depos,tors
as above outlined, Mr.. Lloyd hopes to
surmount the difficulties of the situation.
As the comptroller desired to use the
services of Mr.. Thorne, the examiner,
Judge Rose was appointed in his place
and 9 commission issued to HIM. He will,
therefore, have charge OF the affairs of
the bank until otherwise notified, and
Mr. Thorne will be here in few days to
turn over the affairs Of the bank, hereto.
fore in his charge, to the judge
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-10
In Camp at Spirltwood.

The governors party have greatly en-
joyed their camping experiences at
Spiritwood lake during the past week.
Most of the visitors will remain the
greater part OF this week. The governor,
Auditor Porter and State Examiner
Peabody we're obliged to return to the
capitol Sunday, but expect to be at
the camp again this week, for several
days Many fish have been caught and
all sorts Of fun developed. Bathing,
boating, concerts, ETC., have made the
time pass rapidly. Saturday night the
campers met in the Gray Bros. barn and
danced until midnight. There were a
number from jamestown also present.
Sunday the state officers were in
creased by the arrival OF Secretary Dahl,
Treasurer Nomland, Superintendent of
Public Instruction Mrs. Elsephuth,
Deputy Land Commissioner Murphy
and Mr.. Eisenhuth.
NIessrs Pye and Nashold of Bismarck
we're also arrivals.
In addition to those at the governors
camp there we're many other pleasant
parties at the lake Sunday. MIR. and
Mrs. Wlnslow entertained their friends
at the Winslow college. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gray did the same, and the Wallace
camp was also we'll patronized. Mr.. and
Mrs. T. J. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Halstead,
Mrs. Code and children and Miss Rosen-
baum and others made party in the old
Blackwell boat house.
Governor Shortridge is highly pleased
with the lake and its facilities for recre-
ation. He says: 1T is the only fish
lake in the state that I know of, and l
have never seen finer pike and perch
caught anywhere. I will endeavor to
get the Fish Commissioner to urge the
United States fish commission to stock
the lake with black bass. see no rea-
con why they should not thrive there.
North Dakota is entitled to certain
amount of patronage from the govern
ment of this kind, and it all ought to be
centered in that lake.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-10
Grain Gossip.
From Wednesdays Daily.

Wheat cutting has not been commenc-
ed near Corinne. Geo. Wright states
that barley is about ready to cut, but
wheat will not be ripe enough until next
week.
j. II. Hohl OF New Rockford, who was
in the city today, states that wheat har-
vest in his locality will be we'll begun by
the end of this week. Oats and barley
cutting is under way-yield fair.
Fred E. Wanner returned to Plngree
this morning. He stated that grain had
been considerably damaged by the hot
winds which prevailed recently. The
grain ripened too fast to properly ma
ture
H. B. Allen this morning was showing
samples of his 140 acre wheat field near
the city. The heads were good sized and
we'll filed. The yield will be very good,
it is thought, for this season. In speak
ing OF the machine trade he stated that
it is not as large as last year. Some who
in better season would buy binders are
compelled by the short straw to buy
headers. The amount Of twine sold will
be less than last year on account of this
and the short straw.
Geo. Kurtz of Rio was in the city to-
day to purchase an extra binder to secure
his crop of 45O acres. The grain is ripen-
ing rapidly he states, and for fear of Its
shelling to a considerable extent he is
getting third machine. On the last
100 acres Of his grain cutting he thinks
that he may save nearly the price of the
machine if the grain shells. II takes but
a very slight loss per acre to make the
total loss considerable. More moisture
has been had in the vicinity of Jim lake
than here, and the grain is little better.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-10

"There also ought to be better facill-
ties for the public entertainment, and q
club house, it seems to me, would be q
fine acquisition for those interested iI
preserving the fish in the lake from
wholesale destruction. The lake has
every natural advantage to make it q
great resort for North Dakota people,
and the time will come when such will
be the case.'
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-10
Joined the Campers.

Gov. Shortridge accompanied by Hon,
Fred Dietz Of Mayville, arrived from the
east Thursday and left after breakfast
to join the camping party at Spiritwood
lake. The governor donned . big straw
hat, loaded up with extra picnic supplies
and lost no time in getting to the lake
where his fishing tackle await him.
The young people are reported az
having big time and are fairly settled
in camp.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-10
A FURRY In Pork.

Judge Winchester came in from Bis
marck last Wednesday and bench war
rants were issued and served on some
ten parties alleged 70 be selling liquors
contrary to law. The Judge returned to
the capital on an early train Thursday,
and took no further part in the little
drama. The defendants appeared at the
court house, before Judge Rose, who
arrived from the east that morning, and
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-10
Taken Up,

One black mare, branded on left shoul-
der "Y-k." Had on new leather halter.
Owner prove property, pay charges and
remove. PEARSON Bros,
Crystal Springs, N. D.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-10

Summer weakness, that tired feeling,
loss OF appetite and nervous prostration
are driven away by Hoods Sareaparilla,
like mist before the morning sun. To
realize the benefits of this great
medicine, give it trial.
Sure, efficient, easy-Hood's Pills.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-10

made. The company had requested q
settlement several times, but had re-
ceived no satisfaction in the matter.
During a recsss Of five minutes last
night the committee consulted and
agreed upon the following report which
was adopted: We find that the work
done was accomplished at about one
halt the cost of any other method and
for this reason recommend that said ma
chine be purchased, provided a city war.
rant payable July let, 1895, be accepted
in full settlement. A warrant was &C.
cordingly ordered drawn to cover the
cost of the machine.
BILLS ALLOWED.
A W Kelly, coal and cement for
public grounds. ..............S 80
Mrs Newhauser, damages from
water, cut from S17.OO to...... IL 90
Il A Lieber, service on board of
health. ................. 3 w
81 A Blood, services on board of
n06Ln. D W
H A Blood, 20 days work collect.
ing city poll tax, etc. .......... so 90
The Alert, printing and publish
ing. $50
H w Alderman, labor in park. 10 As
Gleseler, Blewett & Co., nails. etc ii 40
sidewalk at 26Xc per foot. 427 50
Chas Tancre, labor in park. ..... u 90
G A Lieber, return of poll books 2 90
Joe Mason, inspector OF election. 90
John s johnson, 's " 200
H D Adams, return OF ballot box 2 60
Joe Mason, labor in park ........ II 90
} T Churchill, 25A days labor or
crossings. ~ OU
G. L Draper. assistant police .... 60 90
L NJ Cadleux, II days special
ponce. ~ W
L NJ Cadieux, special police July
lItQ. W
E D Shockey, special police July
l1th. w
B p Tilden, services as city engi.
neer in July and August ..... IA so
Kelleran Il Past,sprinkling streets 70 U
sprinkling streets
June Is to July Is. 5............ 25 90
crossings 4 ... SO 81
John Severn, labor in park. ..... 2 90
Josiah Pearson, labor on side
walks. 75O
Alex Esler, hauling gravel on
streets. ...... D w
G w Masters, II days works on
streets ....... % so
VIM. Stone, meals for prisoners. 18 70
A w Dewy, i" !" :. 4 80
r E Ge,se, overseeing prisoners
on streets. 10
r E Geise. hauling engine to fire SO
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-08-10
MIsCELLANEOUs BTJsINEsS.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
The bill of the Northern Pacific rail-
road Of $28.76 for culveIt rails was i'm
properly made ont sntss was referred to
the street and bridge committee. This
committee also got the bill Of Geo. Sing
ler, for @248.54 for labor on streets, which
was referred to them pending settle
ment of the question Of the road machine
which he used.
The bill Of F.. Andre of IS for hauling
an engine to fire was passed.
The bill of the jamestown Electric
Light company, s102, was referred to the
electric light committee. ..
Bill of Phil Mason for $3.50 for work
on the city's hose cart was referred to the
fire committee. -
A. Steele was allowed rebate of $64
on $50 feet OF water pipe which he laid
to connect with the city water mains.
A resolution was adopted which stated
that it is necessary to build sidewalk
Of the width OF eight feet on the east side
of Fifth avenue from Whites drug store
to the Methodist church and along the
north eide of Pacific avenue from Fifth
to Fourth avenues.
An informal ballot for city attorney
resulted as follows: NJ. Conklin, four;
l.. T. Hamilton, two, and John Knauf,
one. A formal ballot resulted: Hamil-
Ton, three, and NJ. Conklin, four. The
latter was duly declared elected.
The right of way for the asylum road
across the land Of Mrs. D. E. McLaugh-
lin and Lewis and Harry Flint, widow
and heirs of the late J. J. Flint, was
granted by warrenty deed which was
ordered placed on record.
The city attorney and the city engineer
were instructed to furnish the data nec-
essary to prepare an ordinance to collect
the sidewalk tax caused by the construc-
ton Of the new sidewalk on Second
street, east.
Mayor Steele reported that he had ap-
pointed NJ. L. Cadieux special police.
man. His appointment to be from month
TO month.
The reports OF tho city clerk and city
treasurer, referred to the finance com.
mittee, we're reported back to the council
as correct.
The report Of the city marshal for the
month Of June was placed on file and re-
ported O. X. by the mayor to whom it
was referred.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-02-02
An Editor.

DR. Kemp 2. Battle, Of Chapel Hill,
the Professor of History there. has
one of the finest collections of anec-
dotrs in this country. He is n
professional reconteur. and has any
thing in stock from a Zeb Vance joke
to q mother in law get off, La the
Doctors anecdotal repertoire. is the
following poem in which Carleton
tells how farmer took a yonngster
OF his to printing office, to be made
into an editor, because he was fit for
nothing else:
The editor sat in his sanetum and looked the
old man in the eve,
Then glanced at the grinning young hopeful
and mournfully made his reply;
Is your 9 small unbound edition of Moses
and solomon both?
Can he compass his spirit with meekness, and
strangle natural oath
Can he leave all his wrongs to the future, and
carry his heart in his cheek?
Can he do IN hours work in minute, and live
on q slxpenCe a week?
Can he courte..usly talk to an equal and brow
beat an ilnpuEent Ounce?
Can he keep things in apple pie order, and DO
halfa-dozen at once?
Can he press all the springs of knowledge with
a quick and reliable touch,
And be sure that he knows how much to know
and knows how TO not know toe much
Does he know how to stir up bis virtue, and
put check rem on his pride?
Can be cry gentleman's manners within a
rhinorer.s' hide?
Can he know all, and DO all. and be all, with
cheerfalness, courage, and vim?
If 20, we perhaps can be making an editor
outen o him.
The farmer stood curiously listening, while
wonder his visage c'erspread;
Add he said, "Jim, l guess wei! be going hes
probably out ofhis head"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-02-02
nesa,Iz.px rexs,.e Fables.
From the Baltimore Saul

From the Baltimore Sdu.l
Two interesting announcements
are made IN he French papers, one
of these !. ing he discovery of a
process fer ineTuilizirg textile fabrics.
nv wh.ch. rs is claimed, the latter
are rendered proof against the at
racks of Insects The materials,
such a Hool, flannel, calico. &c. are
for this purpose Immersed about an
hour in a boiling bath composed of
two and one halt pounds of sulphate
of copper. one pound of sulphurIc
acld. and sixty-tno gallons Of water,
the fabric being calendered aud dried
after its removal from the fluid
The finish obtained by this process
sill. it Is sand, bear two or thraz-
wasfipgs before it Is again necessary
u subject the cloth 20 !, T petition Of
the operation. Another process de-
serviag of mention, as 81 similar
, iugeulousness ana utility. isa praetI
cal application Of the weil-known
fact that d thin layer of magnetic
oxide OF iron viii protect articles
made of wrought or east iron, the
method, as how proposed, being to
coat the surface OF the iron or steel
hv electro deposition with some
metal or alloy which is capable of
being voia tized at about 1900 de-
grees; the article is then placed in
the furnace heated to this tempera-
ture, the iron becomes oxidized-but
ouly to the magnetic oxide stage
the metallic coating in the meantime
volatiiizipg, aud the whole operation
requiring but few minutes.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-02-02
a Pointer for Young Mem.

From the Atlanta constitutional
Several western and southern con-
temporaries are urging our young
men to study Spanish.
The suggestion is a good one.
Mexico, Central America and South
America are developing with wonder
full rapidity. Within The next few
years thousands OF Americans will be
travelling in those cOuHtries for COM
mercial houses in thu United States.
Thousands more will settle there,
and our trade and industrial rela-
tions will become so intimate that
Spanish Will be considered neces-
sary language in every large house
reaching out for foreign trade.
Thr language is easy to learn, and
lie worth learning on account of it's
literature For business purposes in
future it will be valuable accomp-
lshment. At the present moment
there are fine opportunities with big
salaries in the countries south of us
for capa bic young men speaking and
writing both English and Spanish.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-02-02
THE PooLor POLITICS.

The preparations for the inaugural
parade are being actively pushed.
Secretary of State Foster has de-
cided that it is not his duty to send
his messenger after the missing cleo
toral returns.
The committee OF the new national
party met in Pittsburg for the pur-
pose of arranging for a conference,
which will probably be held on
March 16.
The United States Senate, in execu-
tive session, by vote of 80 to ID,
confirmed the nomination of Hon.
Louis E. McComas, of Maryland, to
be an associate justice OF Supreme
Court Of the District of Columbia.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-02-02
A Horse and GOOD and eoor Roads

One of the best arguments for good
roads is contained in a calculation
recently published in one of the En-
gineeriDg papers.
1t states that on the worst roads,
not muddy, nut sandy, a horse can
draw only twice as much as he carry
on his back; on a fair earth road,
three and half times as much, on a
good macadamized road, nine times
os much; on smooth ylank road,
twenty-five as much; on stone
track way, thirty three times as
much-and Oh metal rails, fifty forr
times as much.
The men who use the country roads
can therefore see the advantage of
having them in good coalition.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-02-02
REVIEW OF THE WEEK,
Large Break and Better Prices-ShIp
ments of Manufactured Goods.

The Tobacco Journal review Of the
Winston market for last week says:
The recent changes in the weather
have brought about active loose
sales again and if We can have open
weather from now on the sales will be
large. a good deal of shipped stock
YVES sold early in the week and later
the wagon trade became large. The
reports from various inland markets
this week show that business is again
shaping itself and that the sales for
the week have been fairly large
In quality the receipts of the week
showed some very good working stock
and d good deal Of tobacco that Is OF
little value. Some extra good filters
We're sold and Were eagerly taken.
Wrappers were scarce, however some
very good lots were sold at what may
be considered high prices.
The buyers were out in full force
and seem eager for all the stock they
can get. Prices for the week ruled
high on all grades and the bidding
was spirited. all working stock from
the common filler up going at outside
prices
In manufacturing circles the week
has brought spirit OF encourage
ment. the better weather having
much to do no doubt with the feeling
of confidence. Orders are now COM
ing in quite freely and statesmen re-
port good prospects in the South.
During the week the shipments have
been very heavy and at this rate a
good many factories will have to go
TO work early.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-02-02
New Form, of Pes.a, order.
IN the Wsshinctor Post. Jan. att.

From the Washington Post. Jan. tn
Mr. Henderson, OF North Carolina.
introduced in the House yesterday a
bis = authorize the issue of money
or. r f,sr sums nos eN. esding 50
without poniiog a,ivice> on an
engraved form. 10 be known as a
postal nore. Three cents is To be
charged for these notes. and they are
TO be payable at any money order
office, without designating any per
son aS pa wee. No other money order
Is 70 be issued for more than 500,
and fees for domestic money orders
are To range from X cents tor So
orders to 80 cents for 500.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-02-02
North Carolina's Share.
From the Baltimore SUM-

TIC DdlsluOfo 0un
Col. E. D. Hall, chairman, has is
sued ad order announcing the name
of one person in each congressional
district whose duty it will be to rec
ommend four persons, two ladies and
two gentlemen, from each county in
their district for the purpose of rails.
ing North Cardinals share of the
fund necessary to erect monument
to the memory of the Hon. Jefferson
Davis at Richmond, Va. In proper
ton to population North Caralina
claims to have furnished the largest
number of volunteers to the Confed
crate army, ans there will, no doubt,
a generous res use to the call for
funds for the roposed monument.
In all patriotic undertakings North
Carolina is generally well to the
'front.'