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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-11-30
ABOUT STATE PRINTING BILLS
Dividing the Business Up, ana Saving
the Taxpayers Money.

A1sVsusntS shC A1uSuSACeS OpS tsuu ShSbuk
the Taxpayers Money. .
Concerning some recent criticisms on
the manner of letting state printing,
Auditor Porter says: The report of the
state treasurer. which will be out soon,
will show that large sum has been
paid for state printing since Jan. l. The
opposition press OF tbs state will doubt
less say that the administration is ex-
travagaDt. and it has already charged
that printing has been sent out of the
state, and given to plants ln which my.
self and other state officers are fiuun
ciaily interested. AS fact. however, no
printing has been sent outside the state
to my knowledge. ard what little has
been done is obtalned at cheaper rate
and divided among various plants, sup.
porting home enterprises in various
towns where the offices are able to do
the work.
have no interest in any snch news.
paper, having disposed of what little
stock held in Fargo plant. and no
other etate official has any financial in
terest IN the profits Of any other paper.
that l am aware of.
| For years about all the state printing
has gone TO one outfit, the Bismarck
| Tribune, arti its bills have been very
large, as anyone who cares to know, can
| tell by looking mp the documents. The
| republican newspapers that are so loud
| ly crlticlslng tie present printing bills
| got nothing themselves, and may be sur
| prised to know that out OF the $4,000
paid for printing since my term began
| the Bismarck Tribune received about
| $4,000, and has bills for much more. not
| yet paid on account of ofexcessive charges.
We are getting the printing done
| cheaper and there is a great deal less Of
| it ordered than under my predecessors.
tn fact, We only get what IS actually
necessary. and the people will ti1d that
in the rWo years since Jan. !. '93. no use
less and unnecessary printing has been
done, and the state viii have been saved
! good deal over what has been paid out
under former administrations TO one
newspaper. 1t is not the policy Of the
present state printing commission to
foster complete printing monopoly
which has cost the state many thous-
ands OF dollars iD uh necessary and high
priced printing for several years.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-11-30

$l2, and brought in $155. Mrs. Delmore
guessed tho exact weight OF the cake for
which she received prize. Mrs. A.
Blewett was presented with on en-
broidered piano scarf. Father Connolly
got the black thorn cane and alsO q
handsome music rack. Mr.. Norris re-
ceivsd the prize for the squash seed
guess, hand painted banner.
The two fancy tables did good bdsi-
ness. Fancy table No. l, ofiicered by
Mrs. Caffery, president; Mrs. Dnrkee,
vice president; Mrs. Clark, treasurer, and
Miss Mahoney, secretary, cleared s499.44
while the other table, presided over by
Mre. Moher, president; Mrs. Heinzer,
treasurer. and Mrs. Cleland, secretary
secured s3O7.49. Every article was sold
and more could have been disposed of
had the ladies prepared them.
Tue supper table did good business
throughout the entire Fair and cleared
S623O. The Q. A. NJ. club partook of
their midnight supper there last night
after their dance.
Great credit should be given Mrs. p.
Moran, president OF the ladies society,
for her untiring efforts in behalf OF the
Far. She worked hard and deserves
the many:compllments she has received
for her efforts. The ladies presented her
! with a handsome hand made dresser
scarf in appreciation thereof.
The receipts from the ice cream table
amounted to S2l.10 while from the fruit
stand was received S333e4. from the door
receipts $500 and from the contest for
Wilhelm, S5O.1S. The total net receipts
were S1,COS90.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-11-30
In District Court.

Judge Roses decision in the liqucr
case against Daniel Buckley, on the mo-
ton to stay judgment and dismiss the
information against the defendant, is
made on what seems good grounds and
is filed IN full in the clerks Office The
court holds that the Jury had no right
to separate and hear communications
from others chan the bailiff in charge;
that there we're also irregularities IN the
deliberation OF the case in the jury room,
which were contrary to the usual charges
OF thu Judge IN relation to the conduct OF
juries. ..... .-
The information ls also held to be
faulty in that the place where the ,ntox-
icating liquors we're alleged to be sold,
was not particularly described as re-
quired by law, and that the Information
was not accompanied by sufficient
reasons OF the states attorney for the be-
lief that liquors were sold in the place
alleged, and that the testimony of wit
nesses was not taken by him, or justice
OF the peace, as the law requires. The
judge cites the law in relation to this
point at length, and the law being ex.
plicit in the case, the decision of the
court is therefore rendered plain and
necessary.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-11-30
Why Insurance Rates are Higher.

Why Insurance Rates are Higher.
Speaking OF the advance OF 20 per cent
in insurance rates, on certain classes OF
risks, Mr.. G. s. Cowles of st. Paul, spe-
clal agent OF the Royal company. said
"This has become absolutely necessary
on account Of the great increase in losses,
and has been made for the entire north
west. The companies have been losing
money and the raise was necessary or 60
out Of business In bard times the
moral hazard works against insurance
companies, aud we figure that Is per
cent Of the losses occur under the stress
Of this prov0cation. In the last ten years
81 millionaire fire companies have met a
seven tenths Of one per cent loss, on the
actual underwriting and payment OF
lossep, but have paid dividends on profits
arising from investments and profits
made previously. The expenses Of ~
surance business are ut least third of
the premium, which We have to pay to
get tho rick. Insurance has heen too
low to make the companies any profit.
It is mistake to suppose that the Fargo
fire caused the increase OF rates ia other
points in the state. The same raise has
been made in Iowa. Minnesota, and
throughethe west generally"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-11-30
THE STATE AUDITOR.
lie will Pay the institutions Having
Necessary Ellis, First.

State Auditor Porter was IN the city
last night. He says it is understood that
an attempt is likely to he made to man-
damus the state auditor to pay bills al
lowed by various educational and other
boards, in the order of time, but that no
law exists on the subject. as the statutes
contemplated that there would always
be funds to pay promptly all bills al
lowed The auditor holds that as the
state Is running largely behind in funds,
to pay expenses incurred by law, he
deems it best to exercise some discretion
as to what accounts shall be paid first.
The bills of snch necessary institutions
as the asylum, the penitentiary aud the
deaf and dumb school he deems should
be allowed as fast as money comes n,
While the accounts Of the university. az
ricultural college and normal schools
can be- paid later, and no suffering incur
red. There will be large deficit in the
revenue at best, and the position OF the
auditor 10 paying the bills OF institutions
where the needs of those concerned are
apparent, seems we'll taken.
Auditor Porter says that State Treas
urer Nomldnd has heard nothing more
about the scare concerning the safety of
the state funds since his statement of
the condition Of the treasury. It is
l.
state banks is much less than generally
supposed. The treasurer is kept pay
ing out funds constantly for the ex-
penses OF the state, while the revenue is
not paid in with the usual promptness.
The expenses, as has been frequently
stated, exceed the revenue, with the ut
most efforts of the officials to meet the
demands made upon them.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-11-30
The VanDusen Farm Sold.

The Troy farm located near Dawson,
has been purchased by the National
Polish alliance. an organization Of
Poland. having for it's object the coloni-
zatlon OF the Polish peasautry. The
purchased property, which is reported as
the first OF a number yet to be made, will
be divided into small farms. a family
located on each and the production of
beets, for the manufacture OF sugar,
made the chief industry. An important
factor IN bringing about the location at
that point, was the experiment made in
beet culture by l.. G. Pettibone, Of Daw-
son, 10 1891. BY reason OF the splendid
care he gave the two acre patch of beets,
large yield was secured. and the large
percentage ofsugar which they ontained
was greater than that produced at any Of
the numerous experiment stations in the
United States that season.
The soil on this we'll known place is
generally known as light and rather
sandy, but seems to be especially
adapted to beet culture.
The Dawson Standard says Of the
purchase: 1T will be gratifying to the
people here to know that after their visit
here the agents OF the alliance travelled
over the states Of Nebraska, Wyoming
and Oregon, and Of all the country Of
which they made most critical examin-
alton no place could be found that pre-
sented advantages equal to Kidder coun.
ty."
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-11-30
Big Net Receipts for Hard
Times, at the Catholic
Fair.
Auditor Porter Will Pay Nee
essary Bills of State In
stitutions First.
Reasons for Higher Insurance
Rates Which Prevail
In the West.
From Thursdays Daily.

There was a big crowd at the Catholic
fair last night, they came early and
stayed late Every one enjoyed HIM
self, and the various opportunities to
invest were freely taken. Young girls
sold many chances on all sorts of beauui-
full articles, and the contestants for The
prizes kept up successful raid on their
friends and took in the dollars at lively
rate. Tho display of fancy articles is
large and the work shows the skill and
taste Of the jamestown ladies'.
The children made the keepers of the
fish pond attend strictly to business and
hundreds of articles of various degrees 8
of value were drawn out of the reservoir
that seemed never to get empty.
The diamond ear ring prize is being
hotly contested by Misc Ella Delmore OF
the Gladstone and Miss Lizzie Murray
of the asylum. No one knows who IS
ahead and interest increases as the time
for the decision approaches. The friends
Of both young ladies are active aud con-
fdent, but all will confidently ,mpart the
information when soliciting aid; that
they are very much afraid their candi.
date is behind in votes. ...
There were many patrons OF the supper
tables and an excellent meal is provided
for small sum. Oysters and other re-
freshments can be had throughout the
evening.
Joe O'Leary and james Gleason keep
the visitors we'll informed on the pro-
gress OF the voting contests. The black
board, at which these careful aud urgent
managers preside, is always surrounded
by an anxious crowd
The voting contest for fine whale
bone whip, between NJ. Barrett and jim
Bellivon. resulted by the former winning
by 3871a votes out OF Il total Of 4091ss.
BY vote Of S8115 to 51115s, Jas. Gleason
won silver cup and saucer over Andy
Helnzer.
A handsome French doll presented by
Mrs. M. c. Goodsll was won by baby
Dinehart, whoreceived 4951s votes, while
baby Mason received 1907. a fine
China cup and saucer was presented to
the latter.
The voting contests last night netted
the management nearly S1250O.
The supper tonight will consist Of
oysters, hot chicken, pie, cold meats,
salads, etc, and all for 35 cents.
Father Power OF New Rockford ar
rived last night and is in attendance to-
day.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-11-30
WILL ASK COUNTIES TO HELP,
A Committee Action in Rus
sian Cactus Crusade in
North Dakota.
Death of an Estimable James
town Woman---A Colo
nization Scheme.
The State Auditor Gives the
Public a Few Tips on
State Printing.

Ex-senator Casey returned recently
from LaMoure where he' had been
in attendance on O committee OF consul
tation OF the most fessible means OF erad-
icating the Russian cactus. The COM
mittee consists Of II. S. Oliver, Lisbon,
chairman; q. P. Wells, city, treasurer; }.
M. Devine' La Moure, secretary, and W.
M. Dwyer, Napoleon, and NJ. T. Mer-
chant, Glendale. Mr.. Casey acted ID
stead OF e. P. Wells, who was unayoid-
ably prevented from attending. The
committee instructed the secretary
to write TO the county commissioners
OF the various counties asking them, at
an early n time as possible TO fur aish
the committee with the history OF the
plant in their county and the present
conditions IN regard to the weed; also
any information as to lands extent, etc.
which have been abandoned on account
OF the pest, and any further general in
formation which they might have.
When this is received the committee Will
prepare report which will be sent 10
the governor.
Each county south OF the maia line o
the Northern Pacific through the state
will be asked to contribute $50 towards
defraying the expenses Of destroying the
cactus. Mr.. Casey is fully alive to the
necessity of prompt and decisive action
in regard to this pest which already has
reached as far east as Chicago and ex
tends west almost to ths extreme linus
Of this stale
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-11-30
ALBERT DIDN'T GET IT.
Young Powers or New York. and His
Divorce Case.

Divorce Case.
A number OF people here remember
young Albert Powers. the son of mil
lionaire of Rochester, n. Y, who spent
month or so 10 this city last summer. He
came here from South Dakota and was
waiting to get the results of sult for
divorce against his wife who resides in
Rochester. N. Y. The case was heard
before the court at Mandan and decree
refused on grounds of insufficient evi-
dence of facts set up by plaintiff. Mrs.
Powers employed attorneys and contest
ed the case, purely, it is said out Of
stubborness. A fine offer of yearly
sum during life and provision for the
child, was made by papa Powers, and at
one time 1t looked as if the lady would
drop her case and settle, but she didn't.
She was clerk in candy store ID
Rochester and young Powers married
her for her pretty face. She claimed to
be the handsomest woman in the city,
and it is said kept the Powers family
busy paying bills for jewelry, dresses,
etc.
While here, tie eyouDg man who sought
release from an unfortunate union, was
in a state Of constant fear lest bis wife
should discover his whereabouts. He
watched the trans daily, and never
opened mails without fears of having
| been located. He spent a few weeks in
Mauian after leaving jamestown. While
here he employed John Nichols as
guide and together they spent several
. weeks camping. shooting and otherwise
putting IN the time on the prairies, out,
OF the way OF any lnqnisltive lDquirers.
Mrs. Powers seems determined to re-
maio in proximity to the family OF her
husband, although they have severed all
relations of friendly character since the
undesired termination of the divorce
case. She is q lady given to sensational
ism, ii reports are true. After her hus-
band had left for the west unknown to
her, she went TO New York city and took
World reporter with her IN a search
through the "Tenderloin Precinct"
notorious locality in Gotham, for her re-
creant lord. She detailed her woes to
the reporter and the World had long ac-
counts of the unfortunate affair. The.
father Of young Powers is one of the best
known men in western New York. own
ing the Powers block. running a bank,
etc, in Rochester. He is reported as
very wealthy, and the family proud, their
soI's unfortunate matrimonial mistake
cutting deep gashes into the family's
social cuticle
No one seems to know hat has be-
come OF young Powers. He left the
state after the SUIT and told that be in
tended to lake trip around the world.
He smoked cigarettes. wore high collar,
wide brimmed straw hat, and was right
IN the push of dudedom. He voluntarily
'lived openly with woman ofsthe town
IN Rochester, in order to get his wife to
seek separation, and she on her part
would do such foolish things as to teach
her little boy to show, In such places as
barber shop, how he would kneel at
night at home and pray for his way ward
papa.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-11-30
From Fridays Daily.

The third and last plight Of the Catho-
lie Fair clinched the success OF the enter
prise beyond question. The crowd was
greater than ever and the sales OF articles
and the enthusiasm in the contests were
greatly increased.
In the final awards Mrs CaffeY re-
ceived 630 votes for the silver cake basket
ana card receiver donated by Mr.. Tell
ner. Mrs. Clark received 121 votes and
the sales of preferences brought in $84.-
SIS. The plush cap donated by Mr.. Beck
and the muller by We'll Bros. were pre-
sented to Father Wilhelm who is visit
ing here.
The picture and easel, donated by
Montgomery & Flint, was drawn by Mrs.
VIM. Hughes. It brought in $1,000. The
other handsome picture, won by Miss
Kate Mshoney, was the gift of friends.
This was donated by Mr.. Halstead.
The beautiful lamp given by Strong
4 Chase was drawn by Mrs. John Boyle.
Fancy table No. gave Mrs. Covey's
little daughter gold ring. Mrs. Covey
greatly assisted the ladies' in the pre-.
paration Of the entertainment. The silk
table cover embroidered IN gold, the gift
OF Pearce & Orlady, was purchased by
Geo. Gane for 81. The ink wells, pre-
sented by Churchill & Webster, were
presented to Mrs. Caffery while the ele-
giant fruit dish given by the Opera House
grocery went to MISS Nellie Mahoney.
Mrs. G. A. Lieber was the fortunate
winner OF table scarf, Handsomely made
and presented by the artists at the
academy.
The diamond earrings brought in $3.50
and were won by Mics Delmore who
received 1,l3O votes, Miss Murray receiv.
ing 723 Tho winner was pleasantly
congratulated. The upholstered char
was awarded to Miss May Martin by .
vote Of 12,l01S to 32l Tor Miss Nellie
angler, the latter rs6ssving silver
mirror from the Fair. Tho chair cost
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-11-30
Wedding Bells.

George. B. Mckenzie, we'll known
citizen OF Kensal, and Annie Powers OF
Hamilton, Canada, were married at tho
Congregational parsonage last Tuesday
by Rev. j. d. Whitelaw.
The same evening Jennie Caven and
Frank White, both OF this city, were
united in tho bonds of matrimony, at
the Congregational parsonage.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-11-30

they have, after careful consideration,
decided to offer. The faithful, loyal ser
vice which has been given unstintingly
by sll classes Of employees is recognized,
and it is hoped that the relations b.
tween the officers OF the company may
be as satisfactory in the future as they
have been in the past.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-11-30

A steer that was being driven through
the streets Of LaMoure suddenly dashed
half way up the stairway leading into
the LLOYD block. To remove the animal
required considerable time and the loss
of good deal OF paint and plaster.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-09-22
presi, tential Nominations.

wAsHrNGoN, Sept. 22-The president
sent 20 the senate the following nomina-
nations: Luther s. hort Of Indiana, consul
general Of IT,. Unite States at Constanti-
.nople; Lawrence Townsend OF Pennsyl-
vania, secretary of lega tion Of the United
States at Vienna; d. L. Pringle Of New
York, secretary of legation OF the United
States to Guatemala and honduras and
consul general to Guatemala. To be con-
suls of the United States: John S. Derby
OF Maine, St. John, N. B.; Frank A. John
ston Of Ohio, Chihuahua, Mex; Dom
inick ]. Kane Of Maine, Chariottetown, +.
4. l.; John Karel of Illinois, Prague, Aus
tria; X. p Mcdaniel of Florida. Bahia,
Brazil; Thomas b. O'Neill Of New York.
Stockholm; Josiah L. Piercy OF Ten
nessee. Colon. (AspinwalD Colombia,
Alexander l.. Pollock Of Utah, San Sal
vador. Salvador; Sheridan p. Read OF New
York, Tein Tsin. China; Ralph Steiner OF
Texas, Munich, Germany; Joseph Whalen
Of New York, Prescott, Canada; Edwin 8.
Wallace Of South Dakota, Sivas, Turkey.
James II. Dible of Tennessee. to be at
torney of the United States for the eastern
district of Tennessee. Also number OF
recess appointments, including the first
and third assistant postmaster generals
and 45 western and southern postmasters.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-09-22
SHOT THROUGH THE BODY.
How Mr.. Murphy Dealt With q Mas Who
Ravished Mis- Oauohter.

GRAND FORKS, n. D.. Sept. 22-Grand
Forks Is intensely excited over murder
which occurred shortly after daylight yes
terday. The man who did the shooting
was VI. +. Murphy. president Of the State
bank Of Reynolds. and long a prominent
business man Of this city. Charles Link
had attempted to rape Murphy's 6-year-
old daughter about three weeks ago and
again three nights ago.
Wednesday the identity Of the ravisher
became known from facts stated by Muir
phys children. About 3o'clock yesterday
Murphy called in Chief of Police Hen
'nesy, asking him TO go with him to iden-
tify certain person. Link was found
roming out Of his home at the Windsor
hotel He was then taken to Murphy's
house, where he was fully identified by
the child and others.
As the officer with Link turned from
the house 10 90 TO the city Jail Murphy
stepped hack, allowing them to pass; then
he drew "A revolver from his pocket and
fired, sending bullet through Links
body, killing him instantly.
Murphy gave himself up and Is under
arrest, but at liberty on his own re-
cogniZInce
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-09-22
Honors to captain lack"

Boston, Sept. % Fresh from a recep-
tion at the Soldiers Home In Chelsea yes
terday afternoon, Captain j. g. b. Adam.
journeyed to meet host OF Grand Army
friends who had arranged to do him
honor in old Faneuil hall last evening II
was the grandest reception of the many
that have fell about him since his return
from the west, where the Grand Army
had conferred upon him the highest
honor in its gift Fanenil hall was a
bower of loveliness with its bewildering
array of bunting and flags. To describt
1t is almost beyond the power of words
and when the cheers of the veterans rang
out thrill of patriotism shot through
every vein and tissue. Through 1t al
captain Jack" sat as calm and apparently
as unconcerned as an ordinary observer
Many notable men gave their testimony
OF esteem for Captain Adams
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-09-22
sURNED HUMAN BODIES
Tell the Story Of the Awful Prairie Fires
Which Swept Over Oklahoma.

GUTHRIE, y. T., Sept. 22.-The scene OF
the recent terrible prairie fires on the
Pawnee reservation is one Of devastation.
Scattered al over the prairie are partially
burned wagons, burned camp outfits and
chsrred remains Of household goods, and
her and there the body Of horse
For miles and miles, as far as the eye
can reach, II is black waste, and to add
To the horror of 1t all, in a number OF
places are found blackened and burned
human trunks. There is no clue whatever
To the identity Of these unfortunates. The
dust storm continued all day with un-
abated fury, and hundreds are leaving
every town of the strip, unable to stand
the hard ships any longer. At Perry the
dust is thickest, and all business is sus-
pended Yesterday the suffering inhabi-
tants sought refuge from the blowing sand
in tents and under wagons.