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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
USED A NECKYOKE.
MurderOuS Assault on Foster
County Farmer by a
Neighbor.
Winds Damage Grain Near
CaSSeitOn.---City and
County News.

A serious assault Is reported from Car.
rington by which brother of Mrs. j. G.
Wysrd of this city, came near losing his
life. While David Buchanan was hitch
ing bis team to wagon Friday afternoon
be was approached by neiehbor by the
name of Simmons who made complaint
about stock bothering him. Words en-
sued and Buchanan was knocked down
with a neckyoke, his nose broken, skull
fractured and several scalp wounds in
t1lcted. Mrs. Buchanan saw the first
blow struck and ran to the assistance of
her husband only to SEQ him struck sew
eral times while lying prostrate on the
ground. She caught hold of Simmons
and called for help, but before it came
the fellow wrenched himself away and
escaped. Mr.. Buchanan was brought to
Carrington-he lives but few miles
from the town-and medical treatment
secured. A long cash in the back OF the
head and another in the face we're sewed
up and the patient made as comfortable
as possible Word received since states
that he is much improved and will pull
through all right.
The sheriff went out Immediately after
Simmons but was unable to find him.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
Flax will stand F'rOsts.

There seems to be diversity OF opinion
as to the susceptibility Of flax to frost.
Heretofore fax seeding has been delayed
until danger from freezing was passed
but this year, owing to several reasons,
the crop was placed in the ground earlier
than ever before and much anxiety for
its safety ocoasioned during last week.
following statement from J. w. Richter
OF Sheyenne, who has raised flax for a
number Of years, will be especially valu-
able at this time. He says:
In 1892 I had 10 acres of fax, four
inches high, that was frozen off about
half way down. The fax branched out
just above the ground and made heavy
crop.
Zone week ago my crop, that was just
nicely up, was frozen, but now seems to
be coming on all right, the outside leaves
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
State Crop Summary.

The past week has not been, on the
whole, unfavorable to crops throughout
the state. Although the first part of the
week was cold, the latter part was warm,
with rains IN all sections, followed Sun
day morning by a heavy frost and freeze,
which has not seemed to have done seri-
GUS damage, as vegetation made but
slight progress from the damage it re-
ceived from the previous frosts.
1t is not considered that the wheat
crop has been damaged enough to speak
of. Although in q few placesit has been
frozen down, yet it had not been suffi.
ciently advanced to be damaged if it was
all cut down. Oats have suffered, and
to considerable extent; so has flax and
barley, but not so much as oats, as they
were sown after the former and in many
instances were not up. Corn has been
slightly damaged in scattered sections,
but not enough to do more than retsrd
its growth, but as the season is now
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
High Winds ana Potatoes.

From Speaker J.. c. Gill, Of Casselton,
one of the big Red river valley farmers,
The Alert learns that the high winds Of
Monday morning destroyed one 200 acre
wheat field north OF Casselton. The
land had been we'll cultivated and was
somewhat loose and the winds this
month had been moving" the field
somewhat to the owners continual
anxiety. The last wind, however, was
the climax and plows we're turned IN i'm
mediately afterwards to put the land in
condition for barley.
Considerable land has been planted to
potatoes near Casselton this spring. One
farmer has in 600 acres, another 200,
another 80, and 40 on down to many 20
acre fields. Early 0hios are favoriss
variety.
A starch factory company has been
organized at Leonard and arrangements
completed. A home demand for much
Of the potato crop Is at once found and,
if everything is rropitlous. many thou
sand bushels will be marketed there.
The land, after crop of tubers, ls left
in the best condition for crop of wheat.
Speaker Gill left this morning for
Glendale, where he delivers the Decora-
ton day address.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
The Tribune Gets the Job,

The printing Of the new code was
awarded to NJ H. Jewell of the Bismarck
TribuDe at $3.50 per page and 100. for
binding each volume While this was
not the lowest bid by some Sl,30O, The
commission at the last moment held it
advisable to have the work done entirely
in the state, and on that ground, it is
said, awarded the Tribune the contract,
although nothing was stipulated IN tue
proposals that the work should be done
in the state and the understanding
among the bidders was that it was a
matter of Indifference to the commission
where the work was done, so it was well
and quickly completed at the lowest
figure. The lowest bid was that of the
Walker Bros, Fargo. The Alert had
also bid to do the work in the best
possible manner pt 1885 per page and so
cents for binding, and deliver it in 60
days from receipt of copy.
Mr.. Jewell says the code will be
printed in the state and that the profit
expected will arise from the sale of
the volumes after the present supply is
exhausted.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30

A brief glance only into tempting
little book, filled with life-hke photo
graphic engravings, and what is more
written wildly and entertainlngly, makes
one long to indulge in sample of the
"Short Journeys on Long Road as a
recent little volume issued by the Mil
waukee passenger department is called.
The road is world famous for the beaut
full natural resorts it reaches and the
summer tourist has turned naturally to
many of these we'll known resorts, in
looking for place to spend vacation.
In Wisconsin, the lakes, rivers and fish
ing places are among the roads chief
attractions. The upper Mississippi, the
lakes of Iowa and southern Minnesota
are also gems in their way and are most
attractlvely described in this "Short
Journey" book.
The little volume comes as pressing
invitation to leave business and trke to
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
A Month of Early Growth.

April will long be remembered, says
Direstor Bronson in his bulletin for
April just out, as the month Of early
growth. The preceding month had been
the driest March in the state since obser-
vations began to be taken. January and
February were also months of unusual
droutb. Three months ;of such weather
rendered the soil very dry and farmers
began to despair of being able to plow at
all. But the copious showers of the
middle and latter parts of the month
changed conditions amazingly. The
farmers put in every minute they posi-
bly, could in seeding, and the rain fall
ing on newly sown ground caused a swift
and gratifying start to be given spring
crops. What promised to be backward
spring and failure of crops has actually
resulted in fine growth full three weeks
ahead of the average spring in this
region. The rainfall was above the
average for the month.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
POTATO STARCH.
North Dakota Can Compete
With Germany In Its
Manufacture.
J Factory Project Under Con-
sideration-Bids Opened
for Printing Codes.

Anton Klaus has received letter con-
cernlng a potato starch factory from
Eustis g. Aldrioh of Boston, Mass. Tho
firm makes potato starch specially, and
handles sever.eighths of all the potato
starch made in the country. They say
in substance: The average price OF
potato starch, for the last three years,
has been $40 delivered at the cotton
mills. They note that the state bounty
Of 10 per pound has been extended for
five years end are not aware of another
state which pays bounty-and 1t seems
strange to them "thst the farmers d. not
take advantage of this great opportunity.
With this bounty North Dakota can
beat any part Of the United States in
making potato starch and they can
really compete with Germany" They
deem it better that factories should be
built by local capital as farmers could
then be forced 20 carry out their con-
tracts. Eastern capital is wary.
The firm built the Hankinson starch
factory which has not been great sue
cess owing wholly to the failure OF
farmers to supply potatoes according to
contract. Not over 5000 bushels have
been received in any one year at Hankin.
SOD and the firm declines to invest any
more money in other factories until
better and safer arrangement for the
supply OF potatoes is made.
It is proposed to organize a stock
company here and get farmers interested
personally. go that they can share the
profits and have an inducement to raise
potstoes. The large acreage Of potatoes
this year will be ample to run during
the season and there is plenty OF time
this summer to build the factory. The
committee of business men interesting
themselves in the project hope to accom-
plish something yet, an1 Mr.. Klaus 10 10
further correspondence regarding the
matter.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
Literary Notes.

Madame la Mode showers 80 many or
tstlc novel designs and shades of colors
on the new cotton fabrics that 1t will not
be the fault OF her toilette if the summer
girl 10 not picture this season.
The new cottons are not only exquisite
n ornament and elegant IN effect, but
they are, what is most desirable OF all,
inexpensive, and when made up accord
ing TO the latest caprice OF la Mode, they
are dreams of beauty and dsintiness
Lovely creped challies come in variety
of Dresden effects. Sometimes the whole
gown is scattered with exquisite BIOS
SONS or ornamented with charming
Dresden border.
As for points of information concern
ing street gowns, the dropping waists,
large sleeves and full skirts increase in
popularity. Modistes from Paris bring
skirts very wide, but less stiffened than
formerly The average width is five or
six yards at the foot and close. fitting
about the hips. Those like the design on
first page Of LA Mode de Paris" for
June are specially popular. Apply by
mail to Messrs. A. Mcdowell & Co., 1
West 14th street, New York, for their
publications.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
An Equalization of Wages.

The work of readjusting and equal
izing the salaries and wages Of employees
of the Northern Pacific ls now in pro-
gress and is intended to be completed by
June lst. On account of the reduction
in rates Of pay made by the receivers
when they took charge of the road and
also by the inequalities in the wages OF
men in the same class but on different
portions Of the road rendered this
equalization necessary. This readjust-
ment means an increase IN some cases as
we'll as u reduction In others. When the
road was completed-it was built from
both ends at once-men were hired at
different rates Of pay for the same work
on different parts Of the line. Several
years ago q partial classification was
made. To complete this the present re.
adjustment is made. The adjustment
began sometime ago. that affecting en-.
ployes Of the road and building depart
ments becoming effective the first of last
month. Beginning June lst, an adjust
ment Of ali other employees, not paidr
according to the schedule, will 20 into
effect, Including those OF general Office
employees, agents, etc. No change in rate
of pay of train and engine men has been
made. No great change is made in any
one case, either Of increase or decrease.
The section men now get 81. % instead
Of $l.35 per diem, 1Oc more than the
same class Of labor gets on the Great
Northern and other roads. Attention is
paid 10 making the new rates, to the
class Of labor, the degree Of intelligence
and ability required, the cost Of living,
and the demands of the road. In no
case is the reduction 80 great as to cause
encouragement or dissatisfaction, so far
as can be learned. There seems to be q
realization Of the circumstances under
which the readjustment is made and
cheerful acceptance OF the same.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
only dying. I do not think ths: fax,
which has the thirc or fourth leaf, will
be injured TO any extent"

The Cattle and sheep Market.
The cattle receipts last week at Chi
oago were . little higher than the week
before, but II, 900 less than for the same
time last year. The market during the
week has been showing weakness on the
better grades, but the close on Friday
was strong, with all the offerings taken
and the demand good. In some cases
sales we're reported 1Oc higher. Some
very nice fat, but not choice, cattle sold
at 1915, mixed heifers and steers from
$4.75 @ $500, while common 1900 pound
cattle sold at s4OO @ S4.75.
A cattleman 10 the Big Horn basin in
Wyoming, informs the Black Hills
Stockmsn that during the past month
buyers have been travelling over that
section buying up all the cattle they
could find for sale. As high as S26 per
head was paid for nice bunohes OF mixed
stock.
The sheep market was good, the sup
ply fair and prices ruled active and
higher. There were 10000 head at the
yards Friday and the buyers succeeded in
forcing a decline of 1Oc. @l5c, but as
everybody is not as anxious to get out of
the sheep business as they we're last year
We see no reason to anticipate break to
any extent.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
Code Bids Opened.

The revising commission met st Fargo
Friday to open the bids for printing
tho new code. Eight proposals. were
received from leading newspaper pub
lishers aud job printers in the state.
The bids were asked for a price per
page and for the bindiag per volume
They ranged from e2.64 per page for
printing and "A cents volume for b,nd-
ing to 1925 cents page and 81 % for
binding The following bids we're an
nounced by Secretary Fisk 0: the CON-
mission: From Grand Forks-Plain.
dealer, S345 for the printing per page,
IS cents for binding; Herald, $4.25 and
Is; News, SAT- and $l.25; Iddings COB
prlnter) $3.50 and $1.29.
From Fargo-Independent, 1886 and
78c; Walker Bros. $2.S2 or 1854 accord
ing to type faces used, and 74c.
Jamestown-The Alert, 1896 accord
ing to one typographical style and 1885
according to another, and the work to be
delivered in GO Gays; so cents for binding.
Bismarck--The Tribune, $3.39 and 70
cents.
The commission made no award as the
various bids opened up several vexing
questions, such as the advisability of
doing the work in the state, the time 1t
will require it done here, etc. The time
when the laws are to 60 into effect may
also cut Il figure IN the award and an
early decision OF the supreme court Is
looked for to settle it.
1t is understood that the bids are all
lower than the work can be done for in
this state by hand composition instead
OF machines, and leave fair profit to
the contractor; also that the contractor
will have to wait until October and pos
s,bly year for payment. No outside
bids were offered as the specifications
precluded them.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
the woods for summer holiday. It's
seductive pages we're left on The Alert
table by Mr.. P. H. Scsnlau, travelling
passenger agent Of the road.
STATE TOPICS.

r. l.. Waldo in Psmbina county, has
sixty apple trees in full bloom.
Fargos divorce colony is said to be
larger now than it has ever been.
A Towner county stockmsn named
Geo. Noble accidentally shot bis right
arm off few days ago.
Lisbon is putting in telephone OK.
change and is also to be connected With
Foruan, Sargent county.
Reports from the north part of the
state are that the frost did not reach the
northern tier OF counties in this state.
The Grand Forks News says that peo.
pie who have been out in the country
say the wheat not only looks blue but
blue black.
The graduating exercises Of the May
vile normal school will take place Sstur-
day 2lRht. Senator Hansbrough and
Gov. Allin will be present.
Budd Reeve, the Traill county farmer
and sage. has in 80 acres of corn this
year and says large increase IN acreage
OF corn over former years IS noticed be-
tween Fargo and Grand Forks.
Attorney jacobson was fined $40 for
contempt by Cooperstown justice OF
the peace from which be took an appeal
to the district court !. was placed
under $50 bonds. He afterwards apollo
Rlzed to the court and the fine was re-
mitted.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
Mixed Farming,

Wheatland Eagle: The Lincoln Bros,
OF Grandin, who are extensive farmers,
having made several thousand dollars
out of flax alone last year, claim that
mixing fax with wheat is success when
seeding, as you then have practically
two crops-and one to rely upon in case
frost or something else catches the other
A number IN the county have seeded in
this manner this spring
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
To Wool Growers.

N. G. Massey, representing the Grand
Forks Woolen Mills, will be in James,
town on the 3rd and 4th of June with a
full line Of samples. Farmers bring in
Jour wool and exchange or select what
you want and have your wool made up
for yourselves. We will pay all freight
If you come in and meet me at the
Capital hotel.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
JAMESTOWN. NORTH DAKOTA THURSDAY

about three weeks ahead of the average
time, ii there is no more damage, it will
have plenty OF time to mature.
Gardens and fruits have been pretty
we'll destroyed. There is plenty of time
to replsnt the gardens, but it is probable
that there will be no fruit here this sea-
son,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30

CIRCULAR LETTER No. 49.
ST. PAUL, May "a, 1895.
To Agents: The potato crop in the
western states, owing TO drought in some
Of them. fell far short of supplying the
large demands last year. and potatoes
became very scarce during brief period
late in the tall, causing y great advance
Of price, loads were shipped in from
Montana, Idaho, Washington and other
Pacific states.
The advanced price was All induce cement
for the farmers to plant a larger quan-
tlty than usual this year; therefore it IS
very evident that there will be large
surplus of potatoes next tall, over and
above all usual demands, and unless the
farmers realize the condition and make
arrangements to meet it there will be
unnecessary waste and loss. We are IN
formed that parsnips, mangel-wurzel
beete, and other vegetable roots will be
grown to considerable extent this sea-
son, and that these roots and potatoes
boiled and mixed with screenings and
refuse gram (wheat, barley or oats) fed
to pigs will produce very satisfactory re-
suits.
1t IS our desire to avert the threaten
ed loss and turn it into gain, thus serving
the farmers in two ways; and with this
in view we will undertake to induce sew
eral reliable stock dealers to 20 out on
our road and solicit orders for sows and
pigs at the lowest market price plus the
prorata proportion OF the carload freight
rate; orders to be taken from reliable
farmers for delivery to them Immediate
ly after harvest. Iffarmers can club to-
gether and order carload of pigs to be
delivered at one station, a saving can be
made in the price and freight rate.
Hogs are bound to command q good
price the coming year.
You will please hand copy Of this to
your nearest newspaper for publication,
requesting farmers who usually market
their grain and potatoes through your
station to advise you as early as conven-
tent the number OF bushels OF potatoes
and roots they expect to harvest under
favorable conditions; also to he careful
not to purchase hogs through any other
than reliable dealers, on account Of the
risk OF importing hog cholera into the
country. When accumulatedjin carload
numbers they can be held in quarantine
until determined free from disease.
If any other information on this SUBJ
ject is desired they will please CORES
pond with me. 1t is hoped that the
farmers who have been doing business
on large scale and raising hogs success
fully will urge their neiehbors to take
hold of 1t this season. The packing es-
tablishments here will always afford a
good market, and assure us they will
send buyers to buy them in large or
small numbers, according to the supply
of the individual farmer. as soon as they
can be collected III lots in one neIghbor-
hood. s. L. MOORE,
General Freight Agent.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
LADIES'.

LADIES.
Bowman, Nell johnson, Bessie
Davidson, Mrs Jno Peitzl, Mrs F
Elske, Miss M Porter, Eliza
Harris, Mrs G B Smith. Ada
Huckelbone, Mrs D Young, Mrs NJ
" GENTLEMEN.
johnson, S l. Murphy, Jas
Kenna. Jas Taylor, E
LauRhlin, Jno Thompson, n NJ
Whir, Ambrose
If not called for within twenty.one
days will be sent to dead letter Office.
In calling for the above please say
advertised, and give date of this list.
q. A. KLAUS. P. NJ.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
TO RAISE PIGS.
Northern Pacific's Offer in
View Of Over-production
of Potatoes.
April Remarkable for Early
Growth of Crops-The
Stock Markets.

The following circular letter has been
sent to agents of the Northern Pacific
from the general freight department of
the road. 1t is matter of interest and
value to the farmers of this state particu-
larly:
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30
Advertised Letters.

List OF letters remaining unclaimed in
the postoftice atJamestown. North Da.
kota. for the week ending Mpy 27,
1895:
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30

l will exchange quarter section land
40 aores broken-for 200 acres breaking.
viii furnish provisions and feed il
necessary. H. NJ. Taber.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-05-30

It is said that the popular dances on
the river bank in the grove north OF the
city will be resumed shortly.
The Washington times., 1895-06-20
One Cent xsap R5a
NO advertisement less than los.
Observation-Disclosures.
wANTED-We can sell you any kind

w wANTED-At once, the name and
address OF every typewriter, stenOgra-
pher and bookkeeper. Address q, this
office. Jel9-3t
The Washington times., 1895-06-20
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR MATERIAL AND
LABOR FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
TWO BRICK DWELLINGS IN NAVAL
OBSERVATORY GROUNDS. GEORGE
TOWN HEIGHTS. d. C.-Navy Depart
ment, Bureau of Equipment, Washington,
d. C., June Is, 1SS5.-Seaied proposals,
in duplicate, VIII be received at this Bureau
until l O'Clock p. m, Saturday, July S,
1895, aud will be opened Immediately
thereafter, for the necessary labor and
material to construct and complete two
brick dwellings in the grounds OF the Naval
Observatory, Georgetown Heights, ID. c.
Specifications and blank fOImS of proposals
may be had upon application TO this
Bureau or TO the Superintendent of the
Naval Observatory. Plans may beeXamined
at the Naval Observatory, Georgetown
Heights, D. C. or at the office OF the
architect, Wm. J Marsh, No. 1903 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest, and bidders
are expected to fully inform themselves
as to the character of the work by an exam
is invited to the acts OF Congress in relation
to the eight-h law, chapter 352, act
approved August l, 1892, and for the
protection of persons furnishing material
and labor for construction OF public works,
chapter ESQ, act approved August 13.
1894 The usuaEreSponSible security VIII
be required for the faithful performance
of the contract, and the right is reserved
to reject any or all proposals not deemed
advantageous to the government, and to
waive defects. F. E CHADWICK, Chief
of Bureau