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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-08-30
D, S. COURT LITIGATION.
Appeal Taken in the James,
town Electric Light
Suit.
A Reduction Of Wheat Rates
Not Yet Secured by r. r.
Commissioners.

Considerable inconvenience and delay
to l,tigauts in North Dakota is said to be
caused by the absence from the district
Of Judge Thomas OF Fargo, on hay
fever vacation 10 noitbern Wisconsin,
combined with the absence from Mlnue-
sofa, at the same time, of Judge Nelson
Of that judicial district. During the ab.
sence of both judges, Judge Williams Of
Arkansas, has been called in and attends
to the duties of both judges In the two
districts. making his headquarters at St.
Paul, the most prominent point in Min
nesota, but very inconvenient for resi-.
dents in this state
The Aultman, Miller machine company
have brought suit against Peter Mattson
of New Rockford, in the United States
courts to recover the value of a certain
machiae which Mr.. Mattson refused to
accept when delivered. An order OF
attachment was issued by the clerk OF
court at Fargo and an order OF arrest
issued by Judge Williams, at present Sit
ting in st. Paul. Judge Williams has
since issued an order to show cause why
the order of arrest and writ Of attach
1pent should not be vacated. The case
will come up for G hearing at st. Paul
next Monday and Attorney Camp, who
represents Mr.. Maotson, will present thu
case in the interests of his client.
Judge Williams has also recently
granted an appeal, on the petition OF TIE
Wisconsin Trnst Co. of Milwaukee, Wis,
10 the suit OF Robertson j. Carey against
the jamestown Electric Light Co., and
the Wisconsin Trust Co. This appeal is
taken to the circuit court OF appeals at
st. Louis, Mo, from the decision OF
Judge Thomas. delivered about two
weeks ago, who held that the Robertson
& Carey CO. had mechanics lien on the
electric light plant for about $4,000
ahead of the Wisconsin Trust Co. which
holds mortgage on the plant for
$4,000. Ball s. Watson OF Fargo. ap-
pear for the Machine Co, and E. w.
Camp OF this city, for the Trust Co.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-08-30

Northern and the income secured there
from were not sufficient to pay the oper.
atiuG expenses OF the road, and that
without tLe income derived from the
coal miues in Montana and the trans.
continental line the company would not
be able t, pay lts operating expenses
and the interest on it, bonds. He denied
that tho farmers had right to expect
wss worth oaly A cents whom they would
not be willing to nv twice the rate when
1t was worth 50 oSnts per bushel.
IN answer 70 : question proponnded,
az to what the road would do il the
farmers were forced to stop raising
wheat, he replied that it was q business
rick assumed by the company, but in
case OF contingency of that kind the
road would 60 into bankruptcy.
Mr.. Kendrick took much the same
view OF the case. He thought the roade
had already reduced rates as much as
they possibly could, and conlds stand no
further reductions. At least such was
the case with the Northern Pacific.
At the afternoon session Messrs. Mar
tin and Jones OF the 500 and Milwaukee
roads respectively addressed the meet
ing, taking the same stand as that of the
railroad sentatives who preceded
them. The balance OF the afternoon
WAS taken Up with a discussion OF the
situation, tie railroad representatives
defending their position against the at
tacks of the wheat. raisers. When an
adjournment was taken the appearance
of things suggested that nothing had
come OF the meeting, so far as voll,n-
tary reduction ct rates was concerned. Z
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-08-30
Death Of Thomas Eager.

TIE expected demise OF Thomas Eager
occurred Wednesday at a. m. at the
residence OF his son, J. L. Eager, in this
city. Deceased passed away peacefully
without suffering, after long life of
sc,ivity aud industry.
Mr.. Eager Was Dorn in Orange county,
New FORK, Jan. II, 1918, and lived there
until 1915, whsa he removed to 1llioois,
an early day ID that state, He bought
land OF the government and developS0
farm from tho Illinois praaries, where "
made his home until about year ax
when be came to jamestown to spen1
the remainder his days with his sonss
J. T. and Geo. Eager. who are now the
only remaining members of the family
The funeral will beheld at the resi-.
dence of Jno. I. Eager at 10 o'clock q. m.
tomorrow, Aug. Both, where short ser-
vice will be held by Rev. Thomson. In
termant will bs Q. the McGinnis oeme-
terry.
Mr. Eager was man with liberal views
on all questions, and had q practice at
an early DAY Saeding sad .hiasiaG;fas
hIcasen. His vas the example Of a we'll
rounded life, reaching the advanoe age
OF nearly " years 10 the full possession
of all his faculties. having lived tenn
perate and frugal life. In his dealings
with all he exhibited the traits OF per-
eonal integrity and conscientious regard
for tho rights Of others. He vas a man
otrmuch public spirit and strong con-
victions, deep thinker, and al~ays took
great interest in the living questions
OF the day.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-08-30
I'm the WHEAT FIELDS.
Farming Operations and Yields
at the Darlington and
Casey Farms.
Decreased Equalized ASSESS
ments- -Spiritwood Lake
Laconics.

Samples Of wheat and FAX crops, from
the Carr,neton + Casey farms have
been received at Mr.. Casey's Office here,
and indicate very satisfactory quality Of
both crops. Threshing is going on at
full speed, and if the dry weather lasts,
another week following this will see that
work completed. Frank Casey il at the
farms assisting the foreman in the rush
OF work.
Mr.. Casey says the indications are that
the wheat yield on the farms this year
will be upwards Of Is bushels average.
There were about $500 acres IN wheat,
the total farm acreage, including flax
and other crops, running up to nearly
4,500 acres. Mr. Casey has not yet de-
cided what disposition to make of the
wheat. Part OF the crop will be shipped
andsthe remainder stored, for the present
| at least, in the farm elevators and ware
houses The grade Of the wheat will be
good-doubtless No. hard. 81
TIE fax crop ct 600 acres Will make a
fair yield. Threshing it has just begun
and the quality OF the flax is very fnc.
No sale OF this has been made either, but
the price and yield will make 1t a profit
&tle crop.
Mr.. John s. Han nah Of Chicago, mem
3ker Of one OF the largest commission and
faeystor firms Of the city. that OF Car
334tRton, Hannah & Co., has BEEN spend.
few days at the farm hunting
Hkickens and taking some needed out
adoor recreation. he returned yesterday
fmuch pleased with the outing and pre-.
missing to come agaio.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-08-30
TO Gram Shippers and Others.

Attention OF all persons interested in
buying. shipping or handling grain. is
called to the following notice, sent to It's
agents and grain dealers, by the North
err Pacific Railway company.
ST. PAUL, MINI, August Goth, 1894.
The elevator companies upon our line
and available terminal connections at
Duluth, Superior sud West Superior
have recently reduced their handling
charges to the following basis:
Receiving, elevating and dlscharging,
including fifteen days free storage, one
half cent per bushel Storage for each
succeeding thirty days or part thereof,
one half cent per bushel. There will be
no charge for cleaning and blowing any
kind Of grain except dax.
The elevator capacity available to ship
pers via the Northern Pacific railroad, at
the above rates, Is upwards Of ., OOO, 900
bushels. The terms are as favorable N
all respects as can be secured via auv
other line.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-08-30
Impressions of a Traveller.

TO the person who occasionally make s
long railroad trips by night or day, in all
kinds OF weather, over all kinds OF roads,
the most satisfactory part of the whole
journey is the idea that safety is to be
had on the train then taken. To lie
awake at night in sleeper, hearing the
rushing OF the cars, thinking that mis-
placed switch might make havoc is not
always calculated to precipitate nervous
people into sleep. The reputation for
careful handling Of trains is therefore a
comfortable feeling to have steal DER
one, almost unawares. This reputation
has been acquired by few roads in this
country, at least. and at the head of them
stands the Northwestern line. 1t Is so
seldom that an accident to passengers
occurs on this line, and the trains are so
uniformly regular and on time, that the
Northwestern has come TO he Synonymous
in the railroad world for promptness and
safety.
The service CT the Northwestern road
in other respects is almost unapproach-
able. The tranmen do not seem to be
looking for escaped criminals, in attend
Inp to the necessary duties with passen-
gers; in fact, poli:eness is the rule on the
Northwestern train. Ladies, children,
old and young, all alike, ind the pleas
ures Of their journey vastly increased by
the genuine civiltles of thwestern
train people.
And then again, ride on the North
western, is to have the miles wound off
on the rails. rapidly and smoothly, as far
as a magnificent roadbed goes; and on
the inside to luxuriate IN spleudidly up
holstered and decorated cars at a cost
that the American public do not object
to paying and is appreciated when
obtained. There is library car in addi-
tion to other coach equipment on the
St. Paul and Chicago train, whose incep-
ton and completion made a great bit
with the people going on the fine limited
trains OF this road. 1t is smoker, con-
car, an observation Car, and
q time killer all in one. The dining car
menu and surroundings are superior to
those OF many OF the best cafes and
hotels in the big cities.
The Chicago and Northwestern road
1as continuous train service, too, as it
soes every day in the year between St.
Paul and Chicago. 1t Is thirteen. hour
tide, amid surroundings that are artistic
md educational in every sense A
ide on the road by day or night is to en-
oy the highest type of railway civiliza-
ion that this or any other country has
'et developed.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-08-30
Congressman Sued.

Aberdeen News: A farmer down in
Indiana, William Stanley by naaae, will
sue Congressman Bynum for ,S1,500
damages for Misrepresentation. Mr.
Bynum told the farmers Of Indiana that
i a democratic president was elected in
1892 wheat wo1ld sell for el.25 per
bushel. On the strength OF that sassur.
ance Stanley sowed wheat extensively
end raised 1900 bushels, but was
obliged to sell the crop for IS and so
cents per bushel. He will sue the con.
greseman for the difference between
what he realized and what be would
heve received had the congressman's as
sertions, on the strength OF Which he
was led to gov 80 much wheat, bean
verified.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-08-30

Dakota and Minnesota farmers to that
effect has been nothing accomplished"
as the result Of the Fargo conference of
the 3rd and decisions OF the com mpan,es.
j. :. Weible, one Of the large farmers
Of the Red river valley, and member of
one OF the committees in charge OF. the
movement, says:
We think the people of this section
we might say state-should emulate the
successful policy of the Minneapolitans
that ls, not to hesitate in asking for
what they want and are entitled to, and
having asked for it, leave no fair means
untried to obtain the desired result. The
farmers are in dead earnest in this mat
ter. as they feel that the cost of laying
down their product in the Minneapolis
and Duluth markets must be greatly
reduced, or they must cease to raise
wheat. No one will dispute the fact
that the prices obtained at the terminal
points for our products in all equity
justify US in asking for reduction in
the carrying charges on the same, and
but little study OF the interstate COM
merce laws is required to convince any
one that we are also legally entitled to
such reduction. as it is distinctly stipu-
lated that charges for transportation
service should have reasonable relation
to cost Of production" and the act to
regulate commerce declares 'every un-
reasonable charge unlawful"
The petition states hat in view of the
very slight reduction IN rates in the past
five years, that reduction of 3 cents
bushel on wheat to Duluth and Min
neapolis would be only just and reason
able. Attention of the railroad companies
is called to the fact that "since October,
1885, the average farm price of our wheat
has declined from 81 cents per bushel to
80 cents per bushel, while rates for car
rying that wheat to market have been
reduced during these five years OF de-
clining prices. less than l cent per
bushel. This we believe not to be 10 fair
| proportion. We believe that as our re-
lations are mutual, you ought, ere this,
to have shared with US greater part of
the burden of low prices, that has rested
so heavily upon us-and in the same
manner as we have done, namely. by a
reduction of profits"
The letter accompanying the petition
to President Hill says:
| There is much that might be said by
us in this matter, bnt we feel sure that
you are we'll aware of the situation, and
the hard lines upon which we are fallen.
We beg to assure you that this Is no
unreasoning, anti-railroad agitation. 1t
| is meant as temperate, but earnest ap-
peal, by which we hope to call the
sarious attention OF yourself and
associate directors to our urgent Iced oi
relief.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-08-30
Eaaalized Valuataon

The state board OF equilazs1on made
quite number OF changes in the
assessed valuation ,of personal property
returned by thu assessors OF Stutsman
county. - principal ch1age being re-
ductloaase s per cent. IL tie valuation
fe5a sssss ts I i z fnfshes the
average value Fer acre of lands from
1852 to S2.40, the same amount at which
they we're appraised IN 1898. This is
total reduction in valuation in the
county OF over S1lOysOO. The changes
made IN the valuation OF personal prop
erty are as fellows. q tota: decrease OF
sl6,655 being made.
The valuation of horses under 3 years
cid was raised Il cects-to S2l per head
-atetal increase OF sl,lOS; the item of
"all other cattle 2 years old and over"
were raised from slf.S6 to SIS per head,
mskiag an increase OF s2!9i8 IN that
item, and range cattle were increased
from sll.47 to $50, total OF Sl,2OS.
The aggregate increase in valuation in
VuoU0 UuloS lCoIu5 8ilOuut6 10 EO,O4O. III
the following six items an aggregate de.
crease Of $4,000 was made, OF which the
greatest depreciation occurred in the
value OF horses and sheep: Horses, 3
years old and over, were decreased from
S46.57 to $40 per head-.S4.65 less than in
'93-a total decrease in valuation of
Ss,73 while the value of all range
horses was placed at $2O-e6O9 less than
assessed. aud sl.24 less than in D3-a de-
crease Of 1889. In the item OF cattle
under , years old, q total decrease of but
SlSl was made; in -'cows yeare,old and
over,' S68S, and in hogs total Of 1913.
The total valuation OF sheep was dimin-
ished $7,l25, or Y cents per head, being
valued at 81 ss against sl.74 in 1898. No
other changes we're made in the remain
ing items, which stand as equaliEed by
the board Of commissioners.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-08-30
For County Candidates,

Chairman Steel has issued the regular
'cail Cor the republican county conven-
tipnsSspt. 10. The apportionment gives,
asshAa been heretofore pointed out, an
exceecingiy large representation of dele
gates to the country precincts, the city
wltha population of about the same as
the asunty. having nearly half less the
number OF delegates.
TIE list OF offices for which candidates
are 70 be selected begins with the choice
OF ftw0Tepresentatives 10 the legislature.
These are important offices for the county
and the general desire Is to see good
men selected. The Office of county con-
mlsslS:,er for the Second district is also
one ofthe most important to the voters
and taxpayers to be filled this fall.
In the call the umber of commission.
ers of cancellation has been left blank,
there being dispute ard some doubt as
to the number the law requires. The in.
tentisn Of the statute was generally
ndesstood to be four commissioners
OILY, 1but it is claimed that the law
uleane fouz for each Justice OF the peace
70 be elected, which would make sixteen
co.asr;sasoners OF conciliation. These
cona1i91 1ioners we're created by the lest
|1egislacare and are empowered as court
to settle disputed points Without the aid
OF atssrneys, ard to save expense OF
justice court or district court trials The
law has never given any indication Of
beoering popular. although not yet
tried. 1t is such q decided charge in
themanner Of obtaining settlements of
differences that it's practical success can
only be determined by actual demenstra-
tion. The settlement'of the question Of
the number OF commissioners to be
chosen will be made in time for the con-
| vention to act on the same.
The delegation entitled to votes will
namber 81, and the convention will be
hold at 10 clock in tho morning instead
| of'the afternoon, AS has been the case
| before.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-08-30
More Loading Platforms.

General Manager Warren, OF the
Great Northern road, has filed With the
board OF railroad commissioners state
ment that platforms viii be built at the
following stations on the line, as recon-
mended by the board: Cando, Grandin.
Murray, Geneseo. Michigan City, Rita,
York, Kelso, Blanchard. Galesburg,
Perth, Reynolds, Clifford, Langdon, VOL
colt, Nssb, Durbin aud Glssston. Load
ing platforms that we're put in last year
that the board found to be nos up to the
requirements are to be improved and the
to the Towner stockysrds and
other improvements are agreed to, as
by the board of COM
missioners.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-08-30
lowER RATES Or LESS WHEAT.
The Railroad Companies Declare
They Can Not Reduce Rates.

The Railroad Companies Declare
They Can Not Reduce Rates.
The movement to get lower grain rates
from this state and Minnesota to termi-
nal points, is spreading over the states
in dead earnest. In North Dakota it is
particularly active. Some time since
The Alert printed the copy Of the peti-
tons sent to President Hill CT the Great
Northern, by the farmers committee OF
Mayville, Trail county. Since then
hundreds OF similar requests have been
slgned by grain groSers everywhere io
the state. These are but preliminary
steps in the movement.
Thursday there was an important con-
ference at Fargo, on the matter, between
the state board OF railroad commissioners
and the representatives OF the railroads
traverslng this state. Tue full board OF
North Dakota commissioners was pres
ent, as were also Commissioners Becker,
Mills and Liggett and Secretary Ties
bury Of the Minnesota board of railroad
commissioners, and Ward Ames, who
represents the Duluth board OF trade.
The Northern Pacific was represented by
General Manager Kenerick and General
Freight Agent Moore; the Great North
ern by General Solicitor Grover; the 500
by General Traffic Manager Martin, and
the Milwaukee by Asslstant General
Freight Agent Jones.
In an account OF the proceedings The
Argus says: The chairman stated the
object OF the gathering TO be to present
petition asking that rates on wheat
from North Dakota points to Minneapo-
lis, st. Paul and Duluth be reduced to
reasonable rate. Charles Heiser OF May
vile presented petition which con-
talned over 1000 signatures OF repre-.
sentative wheat growers Of the state. It
was read, and MIR. Heiser, in comment
ing, said the farmers after paying the
cost OF seeding. cultivation and harvest
ing had absolutely nothing left to
'ecompense them for their labor. He
stated that all they asked was that the
rates be reduced 10 a reasonable basis.
). L. Grsndin, the bonanza farmer,
than whom none is more competent to
speak knowingly concerning wheat
raising 10 North Dakota, said that under
the most favorable circumstances 1t cost
at least 6 per acre to raise wheat in
North Dakota and that to his personal
knowledge farmers in this state hadn't
oeen able TO pay the interest on their
debts. to Say nothing OF the principal,
and that after harvesting and the re-
turns we're IN, had been forced to borrow
money on chattels to secure money to
pay winter living expenses.
. Mr.. Grover Of the Great Northern and
Mr. kendrick OF the Northern Pacific re-
sponded from the standpoint Of the rail
roads The former attempted to show
mat the rates charged by the Great
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-08-30
Wants . Yard OF The m.

County Auditor Vennum has received
sn offer from Fargo for some of the
chickens which he had for "sail," from
A. T.. Nugent, who wants to buy 70 bout
sy yshrd ov theem." The letter is as
follows:
Far. 60. Orgus
the twenty seven.
Deer Sur,
Yew hav sum Chickins four sail buy
thee peace
Howe mutch dew yew warnt four ay
peace
Epe wood lik tow bly, bout ay yahrd
ov thum. Yews trooly,
EY EE NoOGUNT.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-08-30
FAIR ATTRACTIONS.
A Program Arranged Of In
terest to Wheelman-AeriaI
Cymnasts Secured.
Fair Association Will Erect a
Woman's Structure on
the Grounds.

The executive board OF the Fair met
Monday. The bicycle program, as
arranged by Superintendent Frank Tay-
lor was approved, and the contract with
Wertz Brothers and Cochran OF Lincoln,
Neb., aeronautists, closed. The contract
with this firm Is an entertainment IN
itself and consists OF four acts. Act No. l,
"brother" act, consists Of an acrobatic
performance, including high and lofty
tumbIing. The next is double high
wire exhibition in which two people walk
one wire at the same time, passing and
carrying one another. The return aerial
act consists of turning summersaults in
mld-air, hand-to.hand catches, headlong
dives, etc. A balloon ascension and
parachute jump, by lady or gent, will
close their contract.
Judge Baldwin brought sample
of Hungarian grass grown on his place
west Of the city, in the valley, and placed
it on exhibition at Fair headquarters.
The grass is 5 feet in height and has
leaves an inch and quarter in breadth.
The heads run from 3 to inches in
length and are correspondingly large
around. The grass is an excellent
sample.
Those desiring to make application for
privileges are requested to apply to, or
address, NJ. H. Schmitz, superintendent
Of groun as, store and personal exhibits.
The program of the bicycle races Is as
;ollews:
Free-for all: For entrance fees and
S25 added by association. Purse divided
sc, 80 and 20 per cent; 20 entries and 10
to start. Bes, two in three, mile heats.
Entrance fee 81. ...
Ladies free-for.all: Single mile. Purse
SIS; divided SO and SIS. Five to start
Boys race, Z mile. Free-for-all; for
boys II years old and under. Purse, Sc;
divided So, 50 and 81.
Two hour race: For entrance fees
and $50 added by the assoostfeE,.sso Q
entries aad 6 TO start Entrance fee IS.
Purse divided 60, 25 and Is per cent.
Fancy riding race, for diploma.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-08-30

Geo. Jones of Knox lost his recentIy
completed farm house by fire. The
children played with matches.