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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10
SILVER men MEET
Thirty.tWo States Represented
at the Conference of Sill
YER. Republicans. {,
Ex-senator Dubois Chairman
Of the Committee on Plan
OF Organization.
Chairman Of State Commit
tees Will Be Named-Com-
mission to Orient.

CHICAGO, June 9.-Thirty.two states
we're represented at the first meeting Of
the provisional committee Of the Ma.
tional Silver Republican party, which
met in executive session at the Leland
hotel. Besides the committeeman of
the various states represented, over 100
silver Republicans were present from oil
parts of the country. The states rep
resented were Alabama, Arkansas, CAL
ifornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Della
ware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massa-
chusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mon.
tana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey,
New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Okla
homa, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South
Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin,
Wyoming and West Virginia.
Promptly at o'clock the meeting
was called to order by ex-Congressman
Charles A. Towne of Minnesota, who
made a brief speech.
Committees on order of business and
plan Of organization were then named
of which latter ex-senator Dubois of
Idaho was made chairman.
A resolution passed admitting to the
meeting the visiting Silver Republicans
who were not members of the provis-
ional committees, and giving them all
privileges except that of voting.
Although nothing has yet been fully
determined upon, . general plan of or
ganization has been outlined by the
leaders. This plan contemplates the ap-
pointment of chairmen Of state commit
tees, who will appoint county and town.
ship committees, and an enrolment Of
Silver Republicans precinct by precinct.
An executive committee to consist Of
five or seven members, the chairman Of
which viii be chairman of the national
committee win also probably be ap-
pointed. It is also expected that reso-
lutions will be adopted appointing SEN
ators Pettigrew, Cannon. Mantle and
ex- Senator Dubois as commissioners to
visit Japan and China and report on
the financial conditions prevailing in
those countries
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10
A North Dakota Invention.

L. A Lang, son Of rsnchmsn Of
Billings county, has invented q wonder
ful ''link motion" for reversing locomo-
tives. In the present reversing of q
locomotive two eccentrlcs are required
but with Mr.. Lang's invention only one
10 needed and the link is only about halt
the size and will save fully Is per cent in
friction. 4 working model Of Mr.. LsnR's
Invention was tested at railroad shops
At st. Paul and with conditions equal to
that of sn engine IN service he was able
to reverse by using one finger. The re-
duction IN the number of eccentrios, and
the doing away with the counterpoise
msdes the work Of reversing child's play.
Experts consider the invention perfect.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10
More

Curative power is contained in Hoods
Sarsapsrilla than in any other similar
preparation. 1t costs the proprietor and
manufacturer more. 1t costs the jobber
more and it is worth more to the con-
sumner. More skill is required in lts
preparation and it combines more RENE
dial qualities than aLy other medicine
Consequently it has a record of more
cures and its sales are more than those
Of any other preparation. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is the best medicine to buy be-
cause it is an honest medicine and thou
sands of testimonials prove that 1t does
actually and permanently cure disease
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.

Provisional CoInmittee Of Silver Republl-
cans Finishes Its Business.
CHICAGO, June 1O.-The provisional
committee of the Silver Republican
party has finished its work and ad-
journed. Ex-Congsessman Towne was
elected chairman Of the national com.
mittee and the following resolutions and
plan or organization were adopted:
The Resolutions Adopted.
Whereas, 1t is not the province Of this
committee to anticipate the action Of the
national convention in the formation of a
platform and declaration Of principles,
but
Whereas, In order to preclude any basis
for either misunderstanding or misrepre-
sentation as to the object of this organ
ization, it is prudent to make known the
controlling principle of its existence;
therefore
Resolved, That the Silver Republican
party of the United States favors the i'm
mediate establishment of bimetallism by
the independent action of the United
States through the free coinage Of both
silver and gold at the ratio Of Is to and
the clothing of both metals equally with
every attribute of full money, with the
right Of every debtor to choose which coin
should be the basis of payment, and
Resolved, That the achievement of this
great object is deemed by us Of paramount
political Importance and shall form the
controlling motive of our political action
until it is accomplished.
Plan of Organization.
The committee on plans and arganiza-
ton recommended:
First-We recommend the appointments
Of national executive committee of seven
members, including the national chair
man of the national committee.
Second-That this committee be en-
powered to take such action as may be
necessary in order to fill any vacancies ex-
listing or which may exist at any time in
the national committee.
Third-The executive committee, with
the advice and consent of the national
committee, is authorized to call conven-
ton of the Silver Republican party to
meet at such time and place as they may
designate and to perfect the necessary de-
tails therefor.
Fourth-In those states where organ
izations are not complete, the members of
the national committee for such states
shall take such steps under the direction
of the national executive committee as
are necessary to complete such organiza-
oons.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10

the state, has promised TO be present
and address the meeting. The meeting
will be the opportunity to hear him u.
plain the system of culture which he hes
introduced. It will also give an oppor-
tunity to clear up any matter relative to
the system which can be learned from
Mr.. Campbell by direct questions. Let
us have good attendance and make the
meeting the best ever held in the state.
Much local interest 10 manifest on every
hand 10 jamestown and those who at-
tend The convention can be assured Of Q
cordial welcome BY the vide awake pso-
pie Of Jamestown.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10
STATE DAIRYMEN.
An Interesting Meeting of the
Association in jamestown
Next Week.

It has become recognized fact that
the tiller of the North Dakota soil to
prosper must be more than a mere
wheat grower, he must be farmer; and
there is no branch of farming which
more directly affects the farmers inter
ests than the dairy business. North
Dakota should make large quantities OF
butter for shipment east, and the max.
ing of butter, which can be proftably
placed on the eastern markets, is ques-
ton which should receive the attention
OF every farmer in the land. The third
annual meeting of the State Dalrymen's g
ASSOCIATION, which convenes here June
Is, 16 and II, affords an excellent oppor-
tunity for the acquisition OF practical
knowledge on the subject, and it should
be we'll attended. Among the topics to
be discussed are cheese making, market.
ing, butter, eggs and cheese, forage
crops, poultry, the sugar beet and the
soil Addresses will be delivered on
these subjects by the best-informed men
in the state, among them being Senator
Gordon of Grand Forks, President
Worst OF the Agricultural college, d. N.
Dalrymple OF Casselton, Hon. H. U.
Thomas and many others.
Concerning the dairy meeting, Prot.
Shepperd of the agricultural college
SAID, when here Saturday: Prot. Kauf.
man is puzzlinR his brain to find time
for all Of the papers and discussions
which he has engaged for the meeting.
The speakers will be ready with the best
and most practical matter which every
day experience and science combined
have taught. The professor has
men from adjoining states whose
names are familiar to the peo-
pie Of q wide section Of country and
who are sbundantly able to instruct in
their particular subjects.
Farmers who are not directly inter-
ested in dairy farming should be present
% we'll % those who are concerned With
its problems. The program is to be
varied and will cover problems OF soil
culture aud general crop management
Mr.. Campbell OF Camptell Soil Culture,
we'll known to many Of the farmers in
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10
Influx of south Dakota Russians.

t.
One OF the largest trains of emigrants
which has passed through jamestown
since the early settlement Of the county.
| il 1t was exceeded then, was in the CITY
Monday en- route to Fessenden and
Wells county. There we're 20 teams in
the caravsn which consisted Of Russ,ans
from southern South Dakota, from the
vicinity OF Olivet and Yankton. They
had their wives and children, and all
their possessions piled indlscrimin ately
on their wagons Carrier canvases
from harvesters, oiloloth, bed ticking
and canvas was used to cover some. of
the wagons, and one man was content
with few boards placed slantinR tc pro-
tect him from the elements. The stock,
about 50 head. looked in good condition.
When entering the state at Glendale
the party was subjected to the veteri
marian inspection and ESQ secured. Two
OF the families we're wholly without
means aud one OF their children was sick
and their comrades were compelled to
pay the charge, believed by many to be
wholly without authority and not con-
templated by the trainers Of the law.
The charge tooh about half Of the entire
amount Of money IN the party, it is said,
and was looked upon by them wholly in
the light OF an imposition. Il 10 said
the matter of mulcting emigrsnts has
been brought TO the attention Of the
governor.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10
RETROACTIVE TAX Law
Property Which Heretofore
Escaped Taxation to be
Listed.
State Dairy Convention in
Observation-Disclosures
to Shippers.

II 10 the intention Of Auditor Vsunum
to call special meeting Of the county
commissioners for the purpose Of tax.
ing action required by the retroactive
tar law passed ct the last legislative
assembly. This Law provides that IN oil
cases when any buildings or lands have
heretofore been subject to taxation for
the year 1889 and subsequent years, but
the assessment or levy OF taxes for any
such year or years hes been omitted, or
such assessment and levy has for any
csnee been set aside or omitted land the
property thereby escaped taxation when
subject to taxation, all such taxes the
assessment or levy OF which has hereto
fore or may hereafter be omitted or set
aside, including oil buildings on lands
heretofore declared forfeited to tho state
and omitted from assessment by reason
thereof, shall hereafter be assessed and
levied upon such buildings and lands
and collected. It isthe duty Of the
county auditor before June l, to make .
list OF all the lands in the county
since 1889 and of all buildings stand
ing upon lands owned by parties
other than tho owners Of such buildings,
upon which taxes were not assessed or
set aside, but which were subject to
taxation for such year or years.
1t 10 the duty Of the commissioners to
hold this special meeting before July Is,
and to complete the valuation of all
tracts of lands and buildings upon the
list before Aug. /. The list 10 sent to
the state board OF equalization, quslized,
returned, the taxes computed, and the
lists turned over to the county treasurer,
Who proceeds to the collection Of the
tsxes. II the tax is not paid within
three months the property IL sold By the
stats, subject TO the usual thres. yesrs
redemption as allowed in other sales.
There are number OF additions ID
towns sites in various parts OF the county
that will be acted upon in accorcance
with this law and additional property
placed on the tax list which has escaped
taxation for several years.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10
AS In a Mirror.

The Fessenden Advertiser recounts
the attempted suicide OF woman of the
town and apologies for the conditions
which cause such acts. The Advertiser
says it is somewhat the mission OF q
newspaper to play the part OF a mirror
IN which the community may see itself,
not as il should be but as it in fact is.
1t also knows that such incidents is the
kind OF mental psbulum some people
crave. 1t knows, too, that we're it to
print the finest sermons that ever fell
from human lips, they would not be
read by two per cent, even Of the pro-
fessedly pious, but an account Of Q .fia-
grant divorce case or bawdy- y-house
suicide will cause the very elect OF the
Lord to swoop down upon it like . hun
cry hen hawk on an unripe gosllng and
fairly devour it, then roll their eyes to
heaven and wonder what this wicked
old world 10 coming to.
n \
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10
TO Avert Insect Plaques.


Prot. l.. w. Bruner, entomologist for
the agricultural experiment station Of
the university Of Nebraska, has sailed
for the Argentine Republic to wage q
scientific vsr against the locusts and
Rrasshoppers which have become des-
tructive plague. In the last two years
the professor and his associates have
made extraordinary progress in expsir-
ments with infectious diseases in insect
life. Grasshoppers, locusts or other
species Of the orthopserous insect can b
lnoculsted with some OF the fatal dis
eases discovered and then released
to spread speedy contaR,on and death ~
1hei- fellows. Immediate evidences 0s
the spreading fatality IL seen.
Prof Brurer depends almost wholly
upon the fungus known scientifically as
sporotrlchum globnllterum in producing
the contagious disease. The disease is
dry rot which causes the body OF the
locusts and similar species to decay. It's
spread is rapid and result fatal. It re-
eembles in some respects leprosy in the
human family. Dead insects are found
enveloped IN fungus resembling little
wsds of cotton.
The disease becomes manifest few
days after the infection has been placed
in the field. The live bugs leave the
food plants, become sluggish, seek pro-
lection from the suns rays and from the
sixth to the eighth day the first dead
bugs are found.
Experiments In Nebraska last year
we're highly successful. II one instance
tungus-covered grasshoppers were sent
into fields and inside OF two weeks the
dead insects covered the ground in such
numbers that the wind piled them
in wind rows several feet high
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10
Ruptured and Deformed f.eople.

Ruptured and Deformed People.
We call the attention Of every afflicted
person to the announcement Of The Chas
Cluthe Co.. OF Detroit, Mich. who are
sending their Mr.. Chas. Oluthe through
this part Of our state. He is an expert
IN fitting trusses to all cases Of rupture,
and Is known ~ foremost thinker and
designer Of appliances for the correction
Of all deformities Of the humap frame.
Mr.. Cluthe dsfies the rupture fe can not
bold with ease, and his trusses should
be fitted IN person to be appreciated. !.
See large advertisement in the paper
for list Of prices, hotel and dates.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10

garden plants to the ground and render
ing some fields Of oats, barley and fax in
such condition that they will have to be
resowp.
The reports OF damage to wheat indi-
cate the injury greatest to early sown on
low land, some late sown, owing to the
lack Of moisture, not being up, and
thereby escaped injury By frost. The
early sown had become strongly rooted
and we'll stooled on account OF cool
weather and although cnt down by frost
it was thought it would sgalD sprout,
these expectations bong partially real
lied By the timely sppesrsnce Of an
ample supply OF moisture which showed
sfavorable Affect on the crop, but ct the
close Of the week more bard frost 90.
CURED and the extent Of damage caused
by came 10 not known. Az whole this
succession Of cool wssthsr with frosta
hes rendered the prospects quite uufav-
orsble and tho welfare Of Ill crops do.
pends oD warm, sunshiny weather With
rain, otherwise it 10 safe to Say that the
advancement Of the same will be very
slow and discourasing. Where corn and
potstoeo were not injured by frost and
were afforded moisture their progress
appears very promising.
The damage to small fruit has been
extensive and the prospects are tina,
there will be very short crop. The
effect Of frost and cool weather, with
high winds, has been noticed on the hay
crop and the growth has been stunted
considerably.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10
YANkTon's ASYLUM FUEL
BrOOkman's Offer in Detail
Other Contractors
Figures.

xO0 tIUOt0o0 VI IIl0 ouAgOuS w. ~
hospital for the insane recently opened
bids TO supply that institution with fuel
for the ensuing year. Among the bid
ders wss 8. E. Brookman Of Vermilllon.
It was upon hls assertion that the insti-
tuition could be supplied fuel at saving
Of 5000 year that Gov. Lee vetoed
the Legislatures appropriation for fuel for
one year. Mr.. Brookmau submitted the
following proposal:
II will convenant to furnish the heat,
light and power necessary for the re-
quiremsnts Of sald institution for 'the
term Of two years commencing July !,
1897, for the sum OF $1,000, entering
into bond IN the sum OF 600 for the
faithful performance OF every contract
obligation created. conditioned as fol-
lows: That the power, light and heating
plant OF tha hospital for the insane shall
be put in good condition; that the super.
intendent Of tho hospital for the insane
shall, with the advice and consent OF
your honorable board, appoint such head
engineer and three as0istants % shall
name and retain their services during
my pleasure, OF discharge them at my
request and employ in the came manner
such other men % I shall direct, and
their compensation shall not exceed the
amount paid for like services; that ]
shall have full control during the con-
t,nuancs Of any oontsaOt entered into on
this proposal of I'll fuel and the expepdi-
ture OF I'll hest light, power, steam, hot
water, ETC.. required in the soccessful
carrying out Of the contract.
1t is said that the board 10 willing to
accept the proposal for year at 5000
as there is no appropriation Tor fuel next
year. They would also be willing to ac-
cede to hls demand for new heating
plant, but the governor vetoed this item
in the appropriation bill. and there is no
money for this purpose.
Contractors present declared Brook
man would lose $4,000 by the under
taking. A. w. Lavender, made PROPOSE
ton to furnish all fuel for one year for
SlO,47O on track. and it will cost $1,000
more to take it to the hospital.
Other bids we're L. II. Clew, Pierre,
soft coal $3.50 per ton; hard coal, SO; A.
W. Lavender, Yankton, soft coal, 1914;
Loomap & Smith. Yankton, soft coal,
S3. 70; soft wood, So 80 per cord; w. B.
Dean, Yankton, soft coal. $3591a; hard
coal, 500; soft coal, $40.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10
Frost Damage.

From oil parts OF the state come re.
ports Of damage by frost to either grain
or gardens and allow growth OF al vege-
tstion. Director Bronson OF tho state
climate and crop service in summsriz-
ing reports from 25 counties says the
occurrence OF two hard frosts n most
sections May 3Oth. and 3lst. created
havoc on oil tender vegetation, cutting
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10

Gustie Soil, young Park River girl,
the victim ots heartless seduoer, died
in . St. Ppuf homo for women. Satur-
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10

A gentleman from Spiritwood said
recently, regarding the election of a
school director Tuesday in Homer school
district Wm. Farley is making the race
for director on platform OF no promises
to favorites and strict compliance of
the law. He is we'll qualified for the
position and patrons OF the schools Will
be assured an able management OF their
interests. Mr.. Farley says he will only
work for the best interests Of the schools
and the education of pupils.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10

Judge Amidon ut Fargo has issued g
temporary injunction against the rail
road commissioners prohibiting them
from promulgsting the new maximum
freight rates adopted after hearing OF
the officials of the different roads by the
board. This kills the bill passed by the
legislature, as at least two or more legis.
latures will have convened before this
eau be carried through the United
States supreme court. While the action
OF the court was anticipated, there le
dissatisfaction that conditions exist that
render the decision possible.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-06-10

Good seed Dats for sals. EeQuire oe
Geo. L. Nelson at the Beaumont farm.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-03

new and glittering mount L was to
bestride i'm tomorrow's race, and sup
pressed the thought that tonight's
adventure was scarcely the best posi-
bic preparation for that encounter.
Then l locked the door, put the key
in my pocket, and started for the rem
devious.
Mrs. Gray, dressed in male cycling
attire, awaited me, and rewarded my
punctuality with smile and slight
blush.
II hate riding in these things" she
said, alphabetically; "but you see, doc
tor, I have no option. Let us get
away at once," she added.
I assented, slightly, and we both
mounted and rode off,
There was little conversation be-
tween us; my companion seemed pre-
occupied, and as for myself, my brain
was in whirl. Our way lay along
smooth and level roads, so that we
proceeded at a good pace, and were
soon within a mile of our destination.
But at this point Mrs. Gray, who had
fallen behind, suddenly called out that
she had punctured her tire. I dis
mounted, and walked back to where
apparently in tears, she stood beside
her bicycle.
How unfortunate! she cried, brok-
emily. ooh, how unfortunate"
''Perhaps it can be set right" I said,
soothingly. ''Let me see if I can find
where it isl
Then asking her to hold my own
bicycle, [ stopped down, and
In a moment she had mounted my
machine, and was riding away at top
most speed.
[ stood transtiXed. | neither called
to her to stop nor made any effort to
go after her. Mechanically, [ turned
again to look for the puncture, and
found that it consisted of a slit about
a foot long. 1t had evidently been de-
| liberately made with a knife. [ had
been tricked, fooled, duped!
| But was the woman who had thus
| treated me mad or sane? That was
the question I asked myself when I
had grown somewhat calmer. In the
former case my predicament would in
deed be terrible; in the latter, [ must
have been victimized for some reason
[ was altogether unable to guess.
In this uncertainty, [ trudged beside
the disabled bicycle wearily back to
Beaverton, and made way to Selhurst's
cottage. 1t was in complete darkness,
and, though I knocked several times,
| [ obtained no answer. At last, how
ever, "a lady from the next house came
| forward, and told me that the gentle
man was in search of had left about
two hours before, and had mentioned
to her he had been unexpectedly sum-
moned to town, and should not be
back. [ thanked my informant, and
proceeded homewards. Should I now
unravel the mystery, I wondered?
Reaching my house, 1 went, first OF
all, to the clubhouse to deposit the BIZ
cycle. Then I gave a cry. The lock
on the door had been forced; evident