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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-05-04
CITY FATHERS
John F. Vennum Reappointed
Fire Chief and n. p. Wesser
Secretary.
Subject of Sidewalks Needed
Fully DisCussed-Ordin-
anCe Passed.

All members Of the city council we're
present at Mondays meeting. A pc
tition from Arteslan Hose Company and
one also from N. P. Hose Company
praying that John F. Vennum be sp-
pointed chief and H. P. Wesser seore-
tary was received. On motion of Mr..
Trimbl the appointments we're made as
requested. E. H. Hunt petitioned for a
permit to build an addition to the rear
of his house. After some discussion, un-
favorable to the request Of the petition
OF, same was referred to the fire CON-
mittee. =. Buckley and Hofaoker &
Smith presented petition to the coun-
oil praying that the monthly license
assessed against their respective places
Of business be reduced to $50 per month.
In their petition they reoited that the
present license was more than the
amount of business transacted IN their
places would justify and that the same
was burdensome. The petition was re-
ferred to the committee on license.
The street and bridge committee
recommended that a sidewalk be built
on the west side of 7th avenue and north
of 3rd street as petitioned by num-
ber of residents of the Third ward. The
building committee reported unfsvor-
ably on the petition Of Charles Kurth to
build frame building on lot 2, block18.
The finance committee reported that
they had appointed A. Blewett to check
up the city auditors and treasurere ao,
counts, with Arthur Parkinson as assis-
tsnt. The committee's acton was ap.
proved. The water commissioner was
instructed to collect the water rent for
April. A discussion ensued over the
method of settling the water rents which
had become due since October, 1898. The
reports of the city auditor and treasurer
we're referred to the finance committee.
The plumbers bonds of Chennery & An
derson and Mr.. Csnhsm were fled. A
resolution introduced BY Mr.. Wilder,
.asklng that the city attorney be author
lied to remodel the city ordinances
which we're faulty, end prepare neces.
sary new ones, was referred to the com.
mittee on finance on motion Of Mr..
Trlmble. The committee on streets and
bridges reported llst Of sidewalks
needing repsirs.
The ratnrna of Satnrdav'a alection re.
gsrdine the issuance OF srtesisn we'll
bonds we're canvassed. The result was
found to be l63 for the proposition, 7
against and blank ballots. An ordln.
ance. relating to the bonds being issued
June l, passed It's first reading.
On motion the following bills were
allowed, after which the council sd.
journed to meet May -:
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10
a VYIttr GnIIerr non.

At q performance of Faust in Cork,
Ireland, the gentleman who enacted the
part Of Mephistopheles was so stout that
the trapdoor was too small 30 permit
his descent to the internal regions, and
sll OF his person above the waist was
stin visible over the $age. One Of the
gallery gods, noticing his dilemma, ex-
cllimed. "Begorra. the place is full"
When Umbrellas Were First Used.
The introduction Of the umbrella in
some places has been regarded Of suf1l-
oient Importance to be included in the
local annals. About 1880 red Leghorn
umbrella was introduced into Bristol,
and it created quite q sensation In the
city. 1t was about the same period that
an umbrella was first carried in the
streets Of Stamford, Lincolnshire. It
was Of Chinese manufacture and was
brought to Stamford from Glasgow.
Mrs. Stockdale, in 1870, is recorded TO
have brought from the island of Ora
rada, in the West Indies, the first urn.
brel1R seen in Cartmel. Lancashire.
In l779 Dr. Spens, q popular physi-
ctan, carried an umbrella In the streets
Of Edinburgh, and he is credited with
introducing it into the Scottish capital.
John Jameson, a Glasgow surgeon, Wis
tied Paris about 1871 or 1889 and
brought back with him an umbrella,
which was the first seen in Glasgow,
where it attracted unusual attention.
William Symington was the first per-
son to oarry an umbrella In Paisley.
It is related by Horace Walpole In
his account of the punishment of Dr.
Shebberere for libel, Dec, 8. 1853, that
when he was IN tho pillory footmau
held over him an umbrella to keep OF
the rain. This has boen described us an
aristocratio style Of bearing punish
ment. The undersherif got into trou-
Bile for permitting the indulgenoa-
Firesfde.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10
Caught In His Own Trap.

1t is always pleasant to read Of IN
stances in which would be practical
jokers have had a chance 10 sample their
own wares, In Life In California, I"
Alfred Robinson tells Of Senoz Lpgo,
who often amueed the travellers by his
stories and eccentricities, and one oven
ing attempted a practical joke, with the
following result;
He had loaded q paper cigar with
gunpowder and placed it among his
oigarroa During his visit with me he
repeatedly Relzed me to smoke, bot.
fortunately missed the cigar he had pre-
pared, until finally, from the lateness
of the hour, he withdrew.
In the course Of the night no awoke,
and feeling O desire to smoke selected
from his bundle, quite forgetful Of the
evenings amusement, the very cigar he
had prepared for me. Having lighted
1t, he returned to bed.
The cigar was about half consumed
aud he more than half asleep when a
sudden explosion carried away the bet
ter part Of his mustaohe, and so thor
oughly frightened his poor wife that !
venture TO cay the event will never be
forgotten.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10
Prepare for Spring.

Don't let this season overtake you
before you have attended to the i'm
portant duty Of purifying your blood
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. BY taking
this medicine now you may save sick
ness that will mean time and money
as well as suffering later on. Hoods
Sarsapafilla will give you rich, red
blood, good appetite, good digestion
and a sound, healthy body. 1t is the
greatest and best spring medicine be-
cause it is the One True Blood Purifier
It's urequalled record of marvellous
cures has won for it the confidence Of
the whole part.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10

same rays light that mysterious tracing
held mp to the view of all that pass and
repcss along the dusty turnpike
The imprint Of the foot 10 o fact and
is there today as plain as ever. The
legend Of the "witch's curse" may or
may not be fact, The fanciful defend
the legend. but the practical point out
the apparent discrepancy between the
dates Of the era Of witchcraft persecu-
ton and the regime Of Colonel Buck.
They say that the stain is simply an
accidental fault in the granite, and that
the legend was made to fit tho foot and
not the foot the legend But the foot Is
there. philadelphia Inquirer.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10

At midnight tonight, January Slst,
the stewardship Of Col. E. A. Gruns-
field as AlbuquerQue's postmaster will
expire and Justo Armijo will succeed
10 the dignity, prestige and emolu-
ments Of the office. The people Of
the city have prIded themselves on
their postoflce as it has been conduct
ed for the past four years, and are
looking forward 20 the maintenance
OF the present high.standard by the in
coming ADMINISTRATION Albuquerque
Journal Democrat.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10
THE WITCH'S CURSE.
AoLooMY OLD LEGEND OF THE TOWN
OF eUcksPoRT, NE.

The Imprecntions ana Prophecy of
the Condemned Woman ON tho
scanold Recalled by "A Strange
BleInish on Col. Ducks Tombstone.
Close by the country road on the out
skirts Of the sleepy old seaport town Of
Bucksport. on the Penobscot, down in
Maine. Is q small family cemetery
Within the Enclosure. with its high iron
fence, in the quiet and almost gloomy
shade. sleep the Bucks, the blueblooded
and arissocratic clan which first settled
the town and bequeathed it their name
and a legend
Of the many moss grown tablets and
monuments the largest and most con-
spicuous is tall granite shaft in plain
sight Of the highway. On one side is
the inscription:
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10
RAILROADS ARE NOT ENEMIES

The old feeling that anything you
can get out Of railroad company, Is
so much gain is dyipg outa and people
are learning that the failroadssare the
best friends any community can have.
In years gone by it has been the Gus
tom to bring suit against the railroad
company on every occasion where a
suit would stand, no matter how
trivial the amount involved, and it is
an old saying that "no jury ever re-
turned q verdict 10 favor OF the COM
pany." 1t is hard to convince the
average jury that there IS any merit in
any defence a corporation may present
and becaue Of this well-known and
well-grounded feeling, IL has been the
policy Of the railroads TO compromise
every action possible.
IL IS not our purpose to take up the
cause OF the railroads as against the
people, not only 50 far as justice and
mutual interests goes, but The News
believes that the change of sentiment
which is rapidly coming, giving the
railroads the same consideration and
the same chance that is accorded pri-
vate individuals, will be beneficial to
the beople and to the country, as well
as to the corporations.
No community can thrive without
railroad facilities, and the greater
these facilities, the better the oppor-
tunity for thrift. Every town may be
benefited by cultivating the acquaint-
ance of the railroad people, and get
ting them interested in the local pro-
gress. This is not a difilcult matter,
for the railroad men know that what
ever goes to build up the town on
their lines, helps their company also,
and In nearly every instance are ready
and willing to do more than their
share in cooperation with the people.
They should be known personally by
the business men Of the different
towns, for personal acquaintance has
much to do with fostering good feel
ing. The ambition OF the towns in
the way Of public provements
shoulds be made known to them, and
in nine cases out Of tea the railroads
viii aid and encourage the people.
To short, thesrallroads and the com
nunities should get closer together,
and work for mutual good, rather than
along the old lines OF antagonsm.-
Brandon Miss News, June 23, 1898.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10

Just as we go to press word reaches
US that Mrs. w. c. Hadley has offered
the University of New Mexico $4,000
for a Walt9r @. Eadley memorial
science hall. We understand the gift
is conditioned upon suitable response
by the people of the territory in gen.
eral, aud the city of Albuquerque 10
parLicular.-The Mirage.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10
About oatarrh.

1t is caused by cold OF succession
of colds, combined with impure blood
It's symptoms are pain in the head, dis
charge from the nose, ringing noises
in the ears. 1t is cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla which purihes and en-
riches the blood, sooths and rebuilds
the tissues and relieves all the disagree
able sensations.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mng
netic, fun OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-1o.
BAe, the wonder worker, that makes weak mon
strong. All druggists, 500 Or 81. Cure guarnn-
toed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago OF New York
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
dsrful medical disco cry OF the age, plees-
ant and refreshing TO the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing tho entire system, dispel cOlds,
cure headsclle, foyer, hAbituAl consupatiou
and bi,iouaneEs. Pleass buy aud try box
OF g. q. 9. to-day; 10, -, 60 cents. Sold Ead
ruseraEheed TO cure by all druggists
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10

Five Mexican dry washers of the
HIlsboro placers sold s435 worth of
gold dust and nuggets. They say il
II was the result Of Eve weeks work
by the feur OF them.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10

The extension Of the El Paso s.
Northeastern railroad from Alamagor-
do to the Salado coal fields is to be
completed by the LIST OF next June.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10
Report ofBin Blue on Exploded FIue of
Engine Two.
From The slator,aMo., Indox,

From the Sater,oMo Index,
William Blue was an engineer in
the employ OF The trunk railways lines
in this state. One OF his duties was
to haul the through freight over the
western division, and his pet engine
was No 2. One night he had an acci-
dent One Of the Gues in the boiler Of
his pei engine blew out eand he was
stalled, blocking the main line. He
reported the matter to the division
superintendent unwittingly as follows:
"Engine two blew out fue; what'll
l do?-Dill Blue"
Then he sat down to await instruc-
tions. This is what came over the
wires from the superintendents office
twenty minutes later:
''Bill Blue: You plug that fue in
engine two and pull her through in
time to get out Of the way of twenty
two
This order is stuck up in the cab Of
Engine ?.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10

HOODS PILLS cure all liver ills.
Mailed for 25c by Q. l. Hood s. Co.,
Lowell, Mass.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10

Nogales is enjoying business boom
aud a great many buildings will be
erected during the coming month.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10

Guaranteed S tobacco habit 'sTo Tssss d1.S weak
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10
TERRITORIAL.
oouaT OF PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS

,....s :. Resd OF Iowa, CAief Justice, .,
kreocIIrG JusrIcEs--H lour =, Stone, III ~
csiersds: ThsNNI q. Fuller. OF Nortn SS,Vl, H.Srr
aE rIlliaA y. Murray OF A0nue'SN'
A1ttass G. Reynolds, OF Missouri o. o.
AttarReY.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10
TO Cure Coaatipation Forever.

Take CaSeArets Candy CNtharlic. Ice OF sc.
II c. Q. c. fEil 70 euro, druggists refund mOaay.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-02-10

No-To- lSao Tor Fifty Conta.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-08-11

William Waldorf Aston has forsworn
his allegiance ,o the United States aud
has become naturalized British sub
lect. II j. rumored in London that
Mr.. Aston is soon To marry Lady Ran
dolph Churchill.
The Pail Mall Gazette says il learns
Great Britain is about TO surrender
10 China the town Of san Chun. which
was occupied by the British May rs
last, during the kow-Loon disturb
ances. The paper mentioned asks the
reason for this. which. il says, viii
only serve 10 damage British pres
tge.
The steamer Humboldt arrived at
Seattle. Wash, on the Ed. from Alaska.
bringing news of the destruction of the
United States barracks at Dyea. In
addition To the buildings. about $1,000
worth of stores WAS consumed. II is
asserted that the fire was OF ince ndiary
origin.
The American steamer Alameda,
Capt. Won Ottcndorf. which sailed
from sydney. \. :. W.. on the I'd. for
san Francisco, had ON board $4,000
in gold.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-08-11
JUAN ISIDRO JIMINEZ TALKS.
OF heurenux->ceks Friendship
with the United states

Havana. Aug. ten. Juan lsidro
Jininrz, when his attention was called
yesterday To cable summary of .n
alleged declaration made by him here
recently and published i'm the United
states 10 the effect that he was about
to proceed Ia the United States to or
game an expedition against The ex-
isting government of San Domingo.
replied that he had not made the
statement attributed TO him. lie went
on TO say that il was quite un-
necessary for him To proclaim himself
hostile 10 the present government. ~
IT could not possibly last beyond the
18th Of this month.
II did hear" he continued. that
III ureauX was sending men 10 Cuba
t. Kill me. but knew nothing what
ever regarding the plot 10 Kill him.
| had no connection with Ramon
Caceras. who did the shooting.
~ do not believe that the United
States will interfere with my govern
ment in san Domingo. which will ~
government peaceful and helpful tu
all. for the nit,d States did not ii-
tcrterc with the government OF IIeH-
reauN. who robbed and murdered for
II Years"
Gen. Jiminez admits that he HIS
often been To the United States ia
cognitio. but sGys he has not had n-
tcryicws with official persons IIr coa-
sidcrs that there is no need ~
promoting expeditions 10 land IN SAP
Domingo. as there already are a thou
sand men waiting for him. a force
which he knew was quite sufficient for
his purpose.
Referring 10 the future relations OF
San Domingo with the United States,
he expressed desire 10 be on friendly
terms with Washington. AMI said he
could count upon American sympathy.
Gomez he referred To as esteemed ~
all classes OF Dominicans. but not
sought for as president"
The people of san Domingo. he de-
clared. are impetuous, and are urging
him TO come 10 them at once. but for
n time he prefers delay. as each day
Is worth battle won.'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-08-11
BRUNER'S REPORT DENIED.
Not Enough transformers 80 -, my
Appreciabic Damage to the
Corn Crop.

Omaha. Neb.. Aug. 5.-rnion Pa.
sific officials take issue with Prof. nru.
ner. cntomologist Of the University al
Ntbraska, IN his statement that grass.
hoppers are destroying grain in the
western part Of Nebraska. eastern Col.
orado and portions Of Kansas. On.
official said:
The Union Pacific has just finished
running this report down. and il il
found that Prof. lIruner j. mistaken
at least so far as the territory sur.
rounding the main lines or branches
OF the uninon Pacific are concerned.
While there are few 'hoppers. as
there always are. there is no damage
being done. and no indications OBJ
servanle Of any quantity in the air.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-08-11
For Padding . Psy-RoIi.

Albany. \. Y. Aug. 5.-The general
court-martial convened TO try First
Lieut.. Wesley +. Bryde. of the Ninth
regiment. y. q. y. ~. who was ac.
cused Of directing the names Of Serg'.
Hodamer and Corp. Reidy To be placed
upon the muster and pay roll OF Com.
pany L. Ninth regiment. \. q. n. y,
as qualified TO pay as members of the
national guard Of New York. has sub
mitted It's findings TO the adjutani
general. The court found Bryde guilty
of abetiing the deception and sen.
fenced him to be dismissed from the
service.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-08-11
AN UNJUST CHARGE REsUTrn
y" Exssassgaaee Ina.,o..
'.'' :" '"r"-''r-at con,ra.,
VII" Former spanish RuI..

Havana. Aug. Consid.r,i.,,
ment was caused here YESTERDAY III
'crnoon by The publication y, VA;
patch from the United States ..hot,.
ing the charge made by !, ,...,.
New York newspaper that I.oy.-c.,,
brooke. Brighten. Ludlow m;,;,..
governor of Havana; Collector ,r..l.,.
hiss and Maj. Davis. sanitary oe,,...r
at Havana. have been receiNinp CO.,.
allowances out OF the Cuban reyen,,.y
TO maintain themselves in luxury ~.
feeling among Americans in Havana
'ha' ms charge Is based upon ~.
rious misapprehension of the facts ~
the ease
The suggestion OF luxurious Twin.
pcrrleNcs the tubans. who ar. in
position 10 contrast the dcmocrati,.
Way IN which men holding the .hirh
rank held by Generals Brooke andIua.
low conduct their establishments VIM
the prodigal habits Of the old Spanish
reg INES.
rs 10 the charge that Gen. BrooL
has expended money in repairing ~.
palace, the Americans reply than ms
old and historic structure had aitb...
10 % repaired and renovated or pIil..t
down. and consequently about slnD
Ono has been expended on il. rnr.
y pointed out. instead Of being
heretofore. the private rcsidcl.ce az rh.
governor general. the palace IS INK
"A Neritabic network Of public office.
including one large wing devoted Il.
the mayor and municipal Officials
Gen. Brooke's private quarters ARA
unequal To what would bc allowed
him at any station in the United
States. Aside from the official rece
tion room. his apartments are orl-
mcdestly furnished.
As 10 the governor generals car
riage and horses. the fact is. that TIL.
necessary expenditure in this dirre
ton does not come out of the insula,
funds, but is met by the Cnii,i
States. Gen. Brooke's coachman /.
paid in the same way. ~ the menu
bers OF his stan. il is hardly 10 b. ~
pscted that an official Of Gen. Brooke
military and administrative stains
would pay his transportation c.-
pcEses
The same answer 10 the charg, can
be made in the ease of Gen LUDLOW,
who has only a few rooms. and i l.-
orally surrouned with offices. .e hu~
very few servants. Not many men III
equal rank and means in the United
States would be content with what
satisfies Gen. Ludlow.
Brighten. Lee lives in houS,
which he rents. and Gen. Leonard H.
Wood. the military governor Of Ma
Clara and Santiago lives
most democratically.
As for Col. Bliss and Maj DAVIS.
army officers ~ their rank who hold
hiel, administrative Office are DIT rs
many expenses. specially in this mos.
expensive country and the opinion
generally expressed that il is only fa'r
10 make them a reasonable ALLOWANCE
10 cover what is imposed upon them.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-08-11

Valparaiso. Ind. Aug. IA deal has
been closed by which syndicate head
ed by eN-Secrctary Of state W. ID.
Owen. of Logansport. came into possess
sion OF the Garden City brick yards
plant west Of this city Ii j. the inten-
tion Of the new owners 10 convert the
plant into a terra-cotta works and
operate il on large scale.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-08-11

On the 3ist Commssiuner-Ge General
fowderly Of the immigration bureau
directed that the l6 Filipino actors
VINO lad been detained at San Francis.
co Tor some time. pending the settle
nent Of the question Of their right TO
hhd, be released and permitted 10
continue their journey TO Omaha,
where they We're engaged by the ar.
'h'riiies as a feature of me exposition
now IN progress.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-08-11
Severely Mhipped.

Sullivan. Ind. Aug. Charles Lam
bert. who has been keeping company
with woman named SIENNA Collins.
was accosted by party Of about Il
men. each wearing mother hubharis"
and tall white caps. and each bearing
heavy apple switch. with which they
gave Lambert a severe whipping.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-08-11
NEWS FROM INDIANA.
Latest Happenings Within the Bor-
ders of Our Own State.


Anderson. Ind. Aug. 4. Herbert Es-
tell. scientist. claims 10 have disco,-
cred the chemical secret for making
the Indiana natural gas reservoir peren-
NAL. and he displays several old ADAM
doncd wells now producing gas. the re-
suit Of his experiments. lie has discoN-
cement and open the gas passages that
have become filled and ccmcnted.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-08-11

Rochester. Ind. Aug. Clyde Jones.
alias Clyde Johnson. who abducted \. IT,
lie Berger from her home. south Of this
city. two weeks ago. is now safe from
mob violence in the penifentiary in
Michigan City and Nellie Berger is
safe al home.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-08-11
Horse Thief Captured.

Terre IIaute. Ind. Aug. Officers
have succeeded in capturing at Arcola.
H.. one Of the horse thieves who have
been operating in Terrs lIaute for the
past two weeks and who had stolen
seven valuable horses.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-08-11

Terre llaute. Ind. Aug. A.. The pow
erful magnet al the Rose Polytechnic
institute was successfully used in "A
surgical operation by which an eye of
the patient of an oculist was saved.
A piece of steel had struck the eye near
the upper lid and piercing il had
dropped 10 the bottom OF the interior
and disappeared from view.