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The Portland daily press., 1897-06-09
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The directors of the Oxford Central
railroad have petitioned the Maine Rail
road Commissioner for hearing on a
new set of articles of association which
they have drawn, with the intention Of
defining, in compliance with the law, the
approximate location of the road. Arti-
Giles were recently presented the commits
sioners, the opposition claiming that they
were not definite enough. The hearing
has been sordered for Thursday at 10 a.
m. in the Portland City Government
rooms
1t is probable that the Bangor, Hamp-
den 8 Winterport electric railroad will be
completed to Hampden within a few
weeks. A new company is to be formed
in Bangor to carry on the work. They
are represented in the matter by James
III. Cutler of the Bangor street railway,
and Mr.. Cutler and other Bangor gen.
tlemen, together with Hon. Henry W.
Mayo, of Hampden, met the selectmen
of Hampden on Monday in this city to
discuss the early completion of the road.
When the location for tie road was grant,
ed expert railroad men found that it was
not suitable, and the meeting was princi-
pally to talk over a different location.
The building Of the bridge over the
stream below the Butler residence wa S
also discussed. The sleepers and poles
for the road have been distributed. 1t is
expected that satisfactory arrangement
can be made with the town regarding the
new location and in that case work would
begin on the road at once
Work of placing the last span in the
new Maine Central railroad bridge at
Bangor is nearly completed there being
but small amount Of riveting to do and
the work of putting on the guard rails.
1t is not decided as yet by the company
when the bridge will be painted, but in
all probability we shall see her shining
with new red coat before fall.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-09
June Meeting at COMPUTATION.

Medford, Mass, June S.-The June
meeting att Combination park opened to-
day. The track was in fine condition but
the weather was cold and raw and decided
ly unfavorable for fast time. The crowd
was correspondingly small in number.
The 2. 40 trot was won without much
trouble by Architect in three straight
heats The 2.24 pace was more clos con-
tested, but A. S. L., after dropping the
first two heats rolled off three prize win
ners in succession securing first place. .
Marion Mills paced a mile in 2.11 IA.
The results:
$40 class, trotting Architect, first;
Paddy D., second; best time 224.
r. 224 class, pacing, A. S. L., first; Carrie
V, second; best time 2.20.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-09
Detroit Has a Derby.

Detroit, Mich, June s.--Before crowd
of $500 people at Highland park today
Paul Griggs, a favorite won the first
Detroit derby. P. Dunno, the other lead
ing choice, threw his jockey. BeauchamI
after going three quarters of mile. Cog.
nnoosey led the crowd for nearly a mile
and gave Griggs hard run through the
mud for his money right up to the finish,
but Paul won out by half a length.
Goose Liver was tardy third. Neither
Ornament nor Typhoon II. appeared and
the derby starters numbered but five
There were several falls and jockeys
thrown in the other events, but nobody
was seriously hurt
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-09
W. T. kILBoRN & CO.,
20 Free Street.
CARP INGS

Commencing ON Tuesday, June
LIST, we shall mark down our entire
stock of CARPETINGS, MAT
THINGS, Sc, of every description for
"a thirty days safe i'm order to make
room for our Fall purchases.
The stock embraces all varieties,
and is complete. with no old goods.
Our store is SMALL, and we shall
need the room for the Fall goods,
SO we propose to give the public the
benefit Of the GREATEST BAR
GAINS Nm CARPETS and MAT
TINGS EVER BEFORE OFFERED
HIN PORTLAND.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-09

The Plaza Hotel, New York; overlook
ing entire Central Park, with it's lakes
and drives; veritable summer resort in
the heart of New York city; easy of &C
cess to all piers and railroad stations;
pioneer of new uptown hotel centre;
maintains it's lead as the standard hotel
for giving best value for the price; Euro
pean and American plan.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-09
Nominations Confirmed.

Washington. June s.-The Senate today
Ellis H. Roberts of New York to be treas
urer of the United States, Conrad N.
Boran of New York to be assistant treas
urer of the United States at New York
city; Henry H. Morgan OF Louisiana, to
be consul at Horgen, Switzerland; Carl
Bailey Hurst Of the District of Columbia,
to be consul general at Vienna, Austria.
L. A. Pradt of Wisconsin to be assistant
alto rney general.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-09
Maine Pensions.

Washington, June 8.-The following
pension changes resulting from the issue
Of May 20, are announced
RESTORATION AND ADDITIONAL.
James G.. Council, deceased, Waterville.
INCREASE.
William II. Given, Lewiston; Michael
E. Finn, National Soldiers Home, To-
gus; Waterman Hall, Nobleboro.
REISSUE.
Levi L. Curtis, Belfast.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Annie j. M. Connell, Waterville;
Fannie, A. Ward, Veasie; Gertrude A.
Williams, Bowdoinham.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-09
Still Playing that Cricket Game.

Oxford, England, June Sat the close
of the second days play of the cricket
match between the visiting team of Phil
adelphia cricketers and an eleven repre-
senting Oxford university, the Americans
had scored 1853 runs for seven wickets.
Lester, with we'll played y runs to his
credit was not out and King was not out
for six runs The Oxford men in thei1
first innings yesterday were all out for 1865
rims
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-09
Maine Patents.

/: Washington, June S.-The following
patents have been granted to Maine men !:
J. Morrill,, Bangor, stove CRATE.
F. A. Reynolds, Lewiston, double act
ing rachet-drill.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-09

s'Burdock Blood Bitters entirely cured
me of terrible breaking out all over nv
body. 1t is wonderful medicine.
Miss Julia Elbridge, Box IS, West Corn
we'll, Conn.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-09
PROTECTION DEMOCRATS.
Tariff Bill Developing Many in the
Upper Branch.
JUNE 20 DATE NOW SET EOR BILL
TO PASS SENATE.

Return of Mr., Bailey to the Floor of the
House-senator Mills Has Nothing to
Say on Tariff-May Deliver a Broadside
Later, However.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-09
MISCELLANEOUS.


For this season embrace large and varied assert
ment OF all the latest styles from both Japan and
China.
Years of experience enable us to select mattings
of the very BEST VALUES and DURABILITY.
The stock is immense and ranges in price from
the cheapest to the very finest imported.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-09
DRAPERY DEPT.

Our imported French and English Couch Covers
cannot be surpassed for rich designs and colorings
Our Drapery stock is very complete with a fine
line of novelties in MILAN, RUSSIAN, RENAIS-
SANCE, ARABIAN, LOUIS XIV and BRUSSELS
LACES.
Along with a complete line of yard goods in DU.
CHESSE, SWISS, IRISH POINT and BRUSSELS for
glass and sash curtains.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-09
very Hour in the Day,
Every Day in the Week,
Every Week in the Year.

By the CHEAPEST we we give the most true value
money. No from any Othe
not he firsfcO Of wha
out proportion makes
We prepared prices, quail
a ali mO usy ind by
very satisfactory goods
One lot Of Indigo Blue Suits at $500 suit
One lot of Indigo Blue Slater Suits price $500 suit
others ask $1,000 for the same thing.
One lot of Worumbo Blue Suits at $1,000,
regular $500 grade.
Several lots of Fine $40 Suits marked down S. 9S
One lot Of Mems Fine All Wool Pants at $1.9S pair
200 Boys Wool Short Pant Suits age to IT, at 81 80 suit
100 dozen Fine Neckties at 19c each
100 dozen Snspenders at SC pair
100 dozen Hermsdorf Black Hose, pair for 25cs
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-09

lips very often in order to restrain his
impetuous disposition to plunge rapler
into every bravo who comes along.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-11
Bimetallists not Wanted.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 6-The Times has
the following Washington special:
1t has been given out, on what pur-
ports to be authority, that no republican
shall be appointed to any position bv
the Mckinley administration unless it
be positively known that he has no sym
pathy with tue double standard doctrine.
This will be carried into effect even in
the selection of fourth-class postmasters
and members OF boards of pension ex-
aminers, il they are taken out of the
civil service. Arrangements have been
perfected whereby a general effort Is to
be made throughout the United States
to consolidate the entire anti-slver in.
terests into the republican party, with
the understanding that the gold demo.
Gratis would be consulted in the general
policies of the party, ,snd be recognized in
appointments and that the appoln, ment
Of Gage as secretary of the treasury was
made under this arrangement. Those
republicans who are opposed to the gold
standard will be given to understand in
such a manner as will leave no doubt in
their minds as to the intention of the
managers that they are not expected to
train with the party.
An agreement has been practically en-
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-11
Urged to Hold On,

DEs MONIES, Ia. , Feb. San address
to the silver forces of Iowa was issued
yesterday by subcommittee appointed
at q conference of the leaders of the
state here December %. Two recon-
mendations are made; tlrst that the
union Of the silver forces of last fall be
made permanent, and second, that the
separate party organizations be con-
tinued and that silver clubs be formed
in every townshipin the state.
The details OF the financial question
are gone into at length and the hard
times continuing after the election Of
Mckinley are made the text OF dis
cussion of the financial question, the
prophecy being made that no permanent
good times are to be expected until
the gold standard Is done away
with and bimetallism estab-
llshe1. The fear is expressed that after
the republicans pass new tariff bill
that silver will be placed in more gener-
al use, although on the gold standard,
and temporary relief gwen, which will
be credited by the republicans to the
people from the real cause OF the tenn.
porary relief, and the best method OF
securing permanent relief.
Nj. W. Atwood OF Estherville, state
prohl lbition chairman, has issued an ad-
dress. He says many men who voted for
Mckinley to secure good times are sorry
for 1t, and that the democrats have ru-
ined the country. He says the saloon
element is responsible for the hard
times and urges all prohibitionsit to
work::tor their party and to do away with
the saloon business
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-11
GREAT FALLS BANK.
Big Institution Goes Under
Due to Crooked Work.
1t is Said.

GREAT FALLS, Mon, Feb. 6-The
Northwestern National bank of this city
failed to open its doors. The failure is
said to be due to defalcation.
GREAT FALLS, Mon. Feb. 6.-The
real cause of the Northwestern bank
trouble is the discovery by the directors
that Cashier Benton d. Hatcher had
drawn $3.50, 900 from the Boston Corre-
spondent, the Globe National bank, and
used it in the purchase of bank stock
formerly owned by the Conrad Bros.
The bank officials knew of the pur-
chase of the stock, but were told by
Hatcher that the money was being
furnished by Boston parties for whom
he was making the purchase. An un.
sffieial statement gives assets, $3.50, 900 !;
liabilities, 500. 900.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-11

tered into whereby all efforts except
surface) at international bimetallism will
be discontinued as represen tatlves of
the United States government have been
authoritively notified that If they wish
the bimetallic standard they must first
adopt it themselves, inasmuch as they
we're the first Of the leading nations to
demonetize silver, and this is just what
the gold standard people do not intend
to do. They realize that 1t has become
question between the single STANDARD
and the double standard IN this country,
and an effort will be made along that
line. Work will be commenced with
out delay and in the fall Of 1898 tho
effort will be largely to elect gold con-
gress and gold senators.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-11
ITS soRDID SIDE.
Bishop Stanley on the Money
Argument in the Divorce
Law,

FARGO Feb. 7th 1897. To The Alert:
The ninety days clause in our divorce
law was adopted and Is to be retained
because of the money it brings to GER
tain individuals Thanks to our ninety
days clause we bring the dirty business
from every quarter of the globe. We
have monopoly in our particular line,
just as Nevada has in pngilism. The
ninety days clause is there, not for ac-
commodation Of the bona tide residents
OF onr state. but only as a bait to entice
dlsatfected or Vicious aliens, who, IN
their own homes. where they are known
and where their suit could be success
fully contested, are enabled to secure q
divorce. That it has proven an attrac-
tive bait is shown by the fact that 1876
divorces were granted in Cass county
last year, a record which this year bids
fair to surpass. The effect of this on
the morals Of the rising generation is
easily imagined.
Time Will show the truth and the wis
dom OF my outcry. The Roman Repub-
lie under the sway OF easy divorce rotted
away andiperished as some one has truly
SAID, blasted by the nildew of uncbaste
mothers and dissolute homes. We are
preparing like fate for our selves Our
state must be disgraced, the morals of
the present generation tainted, and of
coming generations destroyed. because
OF the Emoney there is IN running our
divorce mill.
JOHN STANLEY,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-11
The Old Charges Against Nc
kinley's Secretary of War
Revived.
Probability of an Effort Made
to Reject The Appoint
ment.
Iowa BimetalliStS Recommend
Permanent Union Of Silver
Forces.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. General
Russell A. Alger's military record is still
the topic OF conversation in army and
senatorial circles. and from remarks
dropped now and then the belief Is ex-
pressed that confirmation Of his ap'
pointment as secretary OF war will be
fought in the senate. 1t is also claimed
that President. elect Mckinley was made
Thoroughly acquainted with the generals
history before be made the appoint
ment.
Briefly stated, the facts disclosed by
the record are that General Custer, in a
letter to the assistant adjutant general
OF the first cavalry divisions of the mid
die military division, dated Sept. Is,
1864, reported that Colonel Alger had
been absent from his command witho
leave since Ang. %. This letter was in
uorsed by General Merritt, at present in
Chicago, who stated that the case
mentioned by General Custer was the
third 10 whict Colpnel Alger had ab-
senteu himself WilEOut leave. AcOther
Endorsement appears upon the letter,
signed by General Torbett, chief OF
cavalry, who recommend that Colonel
Alger be dismissed from the service.
Still another Endorsement appears signed
by General Sheridan, who stated that,
while be had always considered Colonel
Alger good officer, he could not excuse
his conduct or withhold his approval of
the recommendation made by General
Torbett.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-11
after GAMBLERS.
Will Investigate Bismarck Pigs
and Sports.

BISMARCK. Feb. 9-Specisl-Th house
committee on temperance recommended
the adoption OF resolution creating
special committee, consisting of Hurley,
Murphy, Colby, Towle and Aas, to lnves-
gate why prohibition is not observed
and gambling not stopped in Burleigh
county. The motion to table lost, 46 to
Is. Hankinson's motion that investiga-
tion include wholesale, lost 81 to 30.
Coles motion that every member of
the legislature be subpensed before the
committee was lost by a vote OF 30 to 81.
Hankinson moved to amend by adding
Stark, Foster, Cass, Walsh, Eddy. Rich
land and Sargent. Amendment lost
and original resolution was adopted 40
to 90.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-11
legislative n Otes.

II the legislature psuses to consider
that the excellent plan OF requiring the
counties to pay the transportation OF
their own patients and county officials
to the asylum was an original recon-
mendation Of ex-Auditor Porter-it will
doubtless kill the bill. The state paid
$1,000 for the transportation
of patients to the asylum
the last two years, much of it said to be
needless, and spent for pay of extra
guards, deputies and their expenses.
The cactus commission spent only
sl,461.55, and the bill to repeal the law
has passed both houses.
A correspondent says it is worth IS a
day to stay in Bismarck and says whats
the use of Jumping on to the poor clerks
of the legislature? They earn their
money"
Senator LaMoure is circulating Pc
tition for signatures Of senators endors-
inp the appointment OF Grant 8. Hager,
the accomplished editor Of the St.
Thomas Times, az United States consul
at Winnipeg. The position is now held
by resident OF Arkansas.
Senator Rourke has introduced bill
reducing the salaries OF railroad COM
missioners to $500 per annum and re-
ducinR the salary OF the secretary to
800 year, one OF the commissioners TO
act as secretary and all expense bills to
be audited by the governor.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-11
Amidon's Appointment.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. The senate com.
mittee on judiciary yesterday had under
consideration the nomination Of Charles
F. Amidon to be Q. S. Judge for the
district Of North Dakota, which was re-
committed last week at the instance of
Senator HaDsbrough. There have been
charges filed with the committee to the
effect that Mr.. Amidon is not accepta-
bic to the bar OF the state based especi-
ally op the ground that his temperament
Is not suited to the bench A subcom-
mittee consisting of Senators Hoar. Clark
Villas was appointed to investigate the
charges and report to the committee at
its next meeting, which will be held on
Wednesday.
The fact that the senate Judiciary
committee, at the regular session did
not take up the nomination of Amldon
as it was expected to, is considered
victory for Senator Hansbrough, who is
opposed to Amidon's confirmation, in
suring one more weeks delay. 1t is not
believed that Amidon can be confirmed
before March 4.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-11
TO PROTECT DEPOSITORs.
Bill in North Dakota Providing for q
Trust Fund by State Banks.

Trust Fund by State Banks.
BISMARCK, N. D., Feb. 9.-Senator
T. F. Marshall. himself banker, has
introduced into the legislature a bill
for the greater safety of depositors in
state banks.
1t is made obligatory for every state
bank to place in the state treasury each
year sum equal to one.half of per
cent of the deposits of the bank. When
any bank fails, after the affairs Of the
bank have been made public, the re-
ceiver of the bank shall be empowered
to draw upon the state treasurer for a
sum sufficient to make up the loss of
the depositors in this bank, provided
that this sum shall not be in excess Of
the sum in the treasury.
The bill will certainly be passed, and
it is predicted that it will become in
favor in all states.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-11
ties, the number Of pigs running from
ten to fifty, and it was insisted the com.

ties, the number Of pigs running from
ten to fifty, and it was insisted the com.
mittee should investigate all violations.
Among the bills introduced we're:
Ebbinghausen, limiting sll county
offers to two terms.
Northrop, prescribing heavy penalties
for stock stealing and unlawful brand.
ing.
Howard, public examiner to examine
the accounts of all public officers.
Duncan, loaning the school funds on
farm mortgages.
William, substantially 70 OF last ses-
sion regulating railroads in Iowa.
Kroeger, taxing sleeping cars on the
plan OF the law taxing express COM
psDies.
Richards, requiring the publication OF
the names Of persons receiving county
aid.
A resolution tavoring the use OF the
good Offices of the United States for
restoring peace in Cuba was introduced.
The Plalndealer correspondent says:
It is sa,d that bill is being perpared re-
quiring the secretary Of state to certify
to the county auditors for printing on
the official ballot, any nominations for
United States senator that may be made
in the usual way by parties entitled to q
place on the ticket, at any general cleo
tion next before the expiration OF a
United State senator's term. Some OF
hn n1o ~ o1o in
senator by the direct vote of the people
believe that this is the most practical
method to adopt for securing this reform,
as by that means it would be put in
practical operation at once, while they
may go petltioning congress for a score
more years before an amendment to the
United States constitution could be
secured.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-11

The Fargo Congregational college is
appealing for assistance to tide over
financial difficulties Of present nature.
Endowment OF the college is promised
from the wealthy people Of the country,
one man in Chicago having offered to
give $4,000 towards 100000 perms-
nent fund. Tie institution owns build
ing and property valued at $4,000 over
an indebtedness of $4,000.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-11
List Of Amounts of Same and
the Funds Wherein
Contained.
Also Name of the Banks Where
the Cash Was Kept
Jan. 30, ~.
New Election Scheme for En-
pressing Choice tor
Senator.

BISMARCK, Feb. 10. = Treasurer
Nichols report of the state funds on
hand January 80, 1897, shows the amount
OF $324, ,655.93 on hand in the following
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-11
$258,ss3 OF

In the various suspended banks of the
state the treasurer has s65,772.9 81, as FOL-
iOwe:
Citizens National bank, Fargo. s47, ,SO1 SO
Grand Forks National bank. 9,712 80
Second National bank, Grand
Fret National bank, M,uot... 1896 Ga
First National bank, Mlnot,
draft deposited, payment
stopped and now in litiga- 49,. -
ton. 2,S7 W
Treasurer Nichols ssys: Each Of the
above repositories have given bonds to
the state Of North Dakota for double
the amount of deposit, which, in every
case is ample security for the amount
asked for.
l have carefully investigated the
bonds of the suspended banks, and am
satisfied that the state is we'll secured
and will receive every dollar that is due.
Among the new bills introduced in
the senate yesterday was by Greene:
Prescribing duties and obligation Of
herders. 49,.
Marshall, providing that pledRee can
sell collateral in default.
Enger, giving three representatives to
sixteenth district, consisting OF Steele
and Griggs counties. =,
Dunlop, repeating the Office OF oil
inspector. ......,
Strom, requiring one.th,rd the avail
able school funds to be invested IN farm
mortgages.
Dunlap. 12O oil test.
Haggart, $1,000 for advertising school
land leases.
House bills passed:
Amending the good time law OF con.
victs; allowing witnesses awaiting trials
50 cents day; Twitohel's bail on ap.
peal; Francis challenges of jurors rec
commended by judiciary.
Little's, counties to pay for transport.
ing oonviots and insane, was lost. The
one hundrsd thousand dollar irrigation
memorial was lost. Senate refused to
concur in Creel's armory BILL
HOUSE.
The resolution to investigate the
gambling and liquor selling at Bismarck
created q good hot debate in the house
yesterday. There was bitter opposition
to the report, Cole and Haukinson lead
ing. 1t was alleged by several that
there are open violations OF the law 10