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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
The Booker Case.

The much heard OF Booker case came
on for trial in the United States court
;. Saturday morning at Fargo and lsre 9
number of witnesses we're on hand TO
give their testimony.
The jury was completed at about 4
>.o'olock and the remainder OF the jurors
were excused until Tuesday morning It
10 O'Clock.
Tue first witness called to the stand
was B. F. Nye, private secretary to II .
Comptroller of the Currency, in order to
identify certain reports and papers in
the case which are part OF the files Of
the comptrollers office. After admit
ing the papers ss evidence an adjourn
meut was taken until 8 O'Clock this
morning, as the OK cashier Of the defunct
bank of Grand Forks, of which Mr..
Booker was president: was sick at the
Metropole and could not appear.
The first case will be tried on the
charge of fslsifying the reports to the
comptroller, and after this case ls dis
posed of tho charge Of embezzlement
will be made and the case tried. The
case will attract considerable attention
over the state.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
Congressman SpaIding.

Congressman Spalding spent the day
in jamestown and yesterday in Valley
City. He will leave for Washington
next month and anticipates long and
lively session, with great deal of speech
making on the part Of the minority at
least. He says that there is little i'm
portsnt legislation in which the state is
interested outside OF some reservation
matters and 9 few warm post Office
fights. Speaking of the unocoupied
government lands IN the state that are
not fit for.farming be SAID 1t would
seem advisable for the government to
dispose of them for what they are worth
for grazing purposes after all the land
suitable for homestesding had been
taken up.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26

ny1ng, however, The great suspense ana
anx ETY. existing which has been in
creased by the report in circulation.
purporting to emanate from official
quarters TO the effect that the Beers
have secured the service of 1900 ma
tives.
T,e vague and varied estimates Of
the Boer loss and the absence of any
tn IL tfi :lal on the subject are also
arous NJ misylvings as to whether the
beaten enemy suffered DrODortlOnatelv
to the disastrous losses of the viCcors.
One o; the most disquieting stories
comes from Ladysmith. 1t is to the
effect that an Enghshman who arrived
there from Dundee On Sunday evening.
after escaping through the Boer lines
on the prevous night, said that the
enemy was then shelling the camp and
town with heavy guns. while the shells
of the British We're unable to reach the
enemy's batteries. Consequently, the
man is said to have added, the camp
was shifted mile or SO, in order TO be
out Of reach OF the Beers, who We're
firing on the magazine in the town.
y dispatch from Kuraman, dated
Oct, 10, via Orange river, says a dis
pat n rider had furnished details of the
fgl at Mafeking Oct. IA. They con-
firm the Associated Press accounts and
show that Colonel Fitzclarence's squad.
ron was nearly outhanked by the Beers.
The armored train was unable to assist
the squadron for fear of hitting the
British soldiers. Colonel Baden-P Powell
signalled to Fitzclarance to retire, but
the latter replied that he was hampered
by his wounled, could not desert them
and could not return without reinforce
ments. Lieutenant Lord Charles Ben
tinck Of the Ninth Lancers, was then
ordered with a squadron to disengage
Fitzclarance, and the retreat was ef'
fected in good order.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
CONDEMN THE WAR.
Women's Christian Temper
anCe Union on Record
Against Expansion.
Deeply DepIOre the Attitude Of
United States Towards the
Philippines.
Protest Against the Interpret
tatiOn Of the Anti -Canteen
Law by Atty. GriggS.

SEATTLE, WASH, Oct. 26.-The ma.
tional convention of the w. c. T. L.
passed a series of resolutions during ths
day, some of which caused hours OF
discussion. The main fight was over
two resolutions, one censuring the gen
eral government and the president, At
torney General Griggs and ex-Secre-
tary of War Alger by name for their
action on the anti-canteen law, and the
other denouncing the war in the Phil
ippines. The opposition to the passage
of the resolution denouncing the war
was led by Mrs. Mary H. Hunt of Mas
sachusetts. who lost a son in the Phil
ippines. while the pro-resolution forces
were led by Mrs. Clara Hoffman Of
Missouri and Mrs. K. L. Stevenson OF
Massachusetts,. The resolutions We're
as follows:
1--WE deeply deplore the attitude
taken by our nation with respect to the
Philippine islands. and since govern
nents can derive their just powers only
from the consent Of the governed we
protest against the policy which would
compel a foreign people to submit to
the rule of the United States, and
against war through which the ad-
ministration is striving to enforce its
policy.
Anti Canteen Resol ution.
eve protest against the manifestly
forced and unjust Interpretation of the
anti-canteen law as rendered by Attor-
ney General Griggs Of the United
States and upheld by ex-Secretary of
War Alger. We urge upon the chief
executive of our nation, William Nc
Kinley, as commander-in-chief of our
army and navy, immediate considera-
ton of the case which will result in
such action as shall be in accord with
the expressed will of the people and his
own high oath of Office. We pledge
ourselves to renew efforts through peti-
tions, letters, personal appeals, public
meetings and all other just means. for
the passage of the Grout bill which
will come before our next congress"
A resolution protesting against the
seating of Congressman Roberts was
adopted with cheers. Resolutions were
also passed denouncing immoral shows.
offensive advertisements, lynching, de-
manding the ballot for women and
against trusts.
At the election of officers held during
the morning all the national officers
were reelected.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
ANOTHER BATTLE
Eighteenth Hussars, which were
Cut Off, are Said to be
Prisoners.

LONDON. Oct. 26.-General White has
,elegraphed to the war office from Rlet-
tontein, under date of Oct. "a, saying
that in the fighting near Ladysmith, II
Of the British force were killed and 81
wounded, and that are missing, the
casualties being mostly among the
Gloucester regiment.
LONDON, Oct. ga special dispatch
from Cape Town, dated 9:10 a. m. says
there has been another battle at Lady
smith and that the Beers were repulsed.
The British casualties were placed at
four killed and seven wounded, all rank
and file.
LONDON, Oct. ga special dispatch
from Ladysmith, dated Oct. % says the
troop of the Eighteenth Hussars which
got astray in pursuing the Beers after
the battle of Glencoe has arrived at
Ladysmith, the troopers having Tough,
their way through with the loss of
three horses.
LONDON, Oct. 26.-The war Office has
issued the following:
There is nothing to add to Generaj
Whites description of Wednesdays en-
gagement, as given in his dispatch, ex-
cept that we now learn the following
casualties.
(Here follows list Of the killed an.
wounded.)
THE total number of casualties, as
corrected is: Killed, 13: wounded, 93;
missing, 3.
I'VE learn from unofficial sources
that several officers and the whole
squadron of the Eighteenth hussars un-
der their command were taken prison
ars ,,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
TO SAVE THE PARK
Plans Suggested to Keep the
Property For City and
County Use.

A meeting OF the Fair Association
directors and stockholders was he'd last
night to see what could be done in re-
gard to the 81, $50 note which is due and
which five of the directors are obligated
to pay. The note was given for purchase
money of the grounds, q fine piece of
land on which the fair buildings are
now located. There are 81 acres in the
tract, and about Is acres are specially
adapted for park. The sentiment Of
all public spirited citizens is that this
land should be saved to the city, and
not allowed to get into private hands.
It has been suggested that enough men
might be found to advance the money,
take the property IS security, donating
the ground suitable for park purposes to
the CITY and keeping the fair grounds
and buildings for future fairs. Several
offers OF $4,000 have been made, it ls
said, for the property, on which there ie
considerable timber and valuable build.
inQe. The matter will have to be taken
care of at once, or the grounds sold at
public auction.
There are 295 shares OF association
stock held by 6S stockholders. The
plan Of getting 20 public spirited men
to advance $10O each and save the park,
b as been urged as feasible solution.
The city as corporation is not in po
sltion to make the Investment.
Most Of the ground is already q
beautiful Estnral park, with big elm
trees bordering the river which winds
around in picturesque manner through
the grounds. It is q favorite ride with
people who wheel and drive and with a
little expense could be made the pretti-
est park in the state. suitable for public
gatherings. picnics. drives, etc. A com.
mittee, with Mr.. Trimble as chairman,
was appointed to see what could be done
IN the matter and the meeting adjourn.
ed until Monday night at the same
place It is believed that this is one
PROJECT for which great many would
be glad to contribute, according to their
means.
The farmers Of the county are also
interested in this matter as a county
fair is an institution which every large
county like this should have to keep up
interest in stock and agricultural
matters
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
County Commissioners Election.

Peter Haas, who was the last to ente
the race for county commissioner. 10 re-
ported as making good canvas for the
office and meeting much encouragement.
The election ls Nov. and every one
should vote at this election who is en-
titled to. The tax payers Of the county
know Of the Importance of the same.
There are three candidates whose names
will be on the official ballot. They are
Peter Haas, Ohss. Schumacher and F.
H. Keeler, oil representative men in
their towns. Auditor Niemeysr 10 send
ing out tho supplies for the election.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26

"They are all in the highest spirits;
for instance, on the night of our cap
ture our field cornet was induced to
preside over an impromptu smoking
concert. 1t was amusing to see a Jo-
hannesburger playing the piano with
his gun still slung over his shoulder,
while his more rustic comrades stood
around spellbound. They sang Trans
The one subject of their talk was
their resolute determination to fight to
the last for the independence of their
country
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
Mchenry Extension Completed.

The balance Of the extension of the
Cooperstown branch OF the N. P. was
turned over to the operating department
today. There are three stations on the
extension, viz: Jessie. 8 miles north OF
Cooperstown; Buford, Is miles and
McHenry, q miles. Jessie has three
elevators, nearly finished; Buford one
in operation and two building at Nc
Henry. Things are booming in Griees
county and farmers prosperiDg. The
engine sheds have been moved from
Uooperstown to San born.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
FOR STUTSMAN
Plans to Secure New Settlers
for StutSman County
Under Way,
The Northern Pacific Road to
Take Hand in Bringing
Them in.
4 Real Estate Mans Opinions
and Why We Can Expect
New immigration.

Al Il meeting of representative busl-
r,ss men in the Gladstone parlors the
p:omblem OF settling Stutsman county
vas discussed. Messrs. Daugherty and
Shaw OF the Northern Pacific immigra.
ton department we're among those pres
cit. It seemed to be the general opinion
tiat the great difficulty in securing new
sttlers was due TO the fact that the
people of other states we're not aware of
tie value o: the lands and the ease with
which the same can be obtained.
1essrs. Daugherty and Shaw explained
hat the Northern Pacific expected this
year great many new settlers and
1ould make very low rate as an IN
eucement to those expecting to come to
Worth Dakota.
The organization OF the Industrial
Association which was begun last spring
vas completed by the election of officers
It the meeting Saturday night. Judge
F:ose was elected president; B. Orlady,
7ice president and F. II. Chapman,
treasurer. A committee was appointed
10 meet and agree upon q secretary.
The Northern Pacific through Its rep
resen tatives agreed to distribute all the
ADVERTISING matter which might be
handed 10 by the association. The road
will also print the matter and will boom
Stutsman county as has been done with
Foster and other towns for some time
past. Booklets will be iesued by the
land department Of the Northern Pacific
IN which we'll known farmers o. the
county will tell Of their success in farm
ing. The value Of such advertising can
not be overestinsted.
A. T. Hunter OF Minneapolis who ls
Ill ng North Dakota lands is IN the city
on business. He ls the Northern Pacific
agent in that city for the compsny's
lends, besides looking after large family
holdings. He says: "From every in.
dication North Dakota will see the lsrg-
est record of land transfers next year
since the early boom. Stuteman
county has about the only large body Of
prairie lands not taken and most of it
is under option already, some in large
tracts. In South Dakota, in counties
adjoining Minnesota the advance in
values of land has been sbont 100 per
cent, $3.50 land last year readilyt bring
ing SIS an acre this. Most Of the buy.
ers are from Iowa and great deal of
money has been put in circulation by
the sales. Nearly all tbs good lands
north Of this county have been sold and
the efforts OF the Northern Pacific IN
bringing in settlers will be centered
on your county more next year than
heretofore. look for large business
from that source next sprinR. People
must go some where to get new land,
and at the low prices now prevailing
here it is reasonable to expect them to
take up these lands first"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26

ony, near the Orange Free State borderS
announce that the Beers have taken
Kripdam, near Barkley West, north Of
Kimberley, and that Assistant Magis.
trate Harmsworth and clerk are pris-
oners. 1t is supposed that the Boere
are advancing on Douglas, further
west, the inhabitants of which place
are asking for protection.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
CAPTAIN HOWARD'S FUNERAL
Body Escorted to the Wharf and Placed
Aboard the belgian King.

Body Escorted to the Wharf and Placed
Aboard the Belgian King.
MANILA, Oct. 26.-5:55 p. m. The
funeral of Captain Guy Howard, the
assistant quartermaster, son of Major
General O. o. Howard, retired, who
was killed Oct. %, near Arayat, was
largely attended.
A procession of troops escorted the
body to the wharf and placed it on
board the transport Belgian King.
The Twenty-sixth infantry arrived
here on the transport Grant and sailed
for Iloilo without disem barking. The
insurgents have returned to the vicin-
ity of Calamba. The have increased in
mum bers and are surrounding the town
on the land side.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
SYMONS DOING WELL.

Bullet IL Extracted aud the Wounded
General May Recover.
CAPE Town, Oct. 26.-Intelligence
received here Tuesday from Natal says
the bullet has been extracted from the
wound of General Symons, who was
struck down while leading his troops at
the battle Of Glencoe End that the pa.
tient is cheerful and doing we'll.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
AMERICAN RAILWAY UNION.
It May Be Revived Under Direction OF
Eugene V. Debs.

Eugene '. DeDS.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Oct. 26.-The
American Railway union may be re-
vived. The organization virtually ex-
pired in 1894, at the close of the great
est strike in its history. A delegation
of railway brotherhood men and labor
leaders met with Eugene V. Debs be-
fore he left for the West on his lectur-
ing tour and he promised to consider
the matter and give them his answer
on his return to his home in this city.
The reason for the proposed reorganiza-
ton is lack of harmony which exists
between the railway unions and which
the railroads are said to be taking ad-
vantage of. 1t is believed here that
Debs will undertake the work.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
TAGEBLATT DENIES.
Germany Not . Party to Auy TransvasI

Germany Not = Party to Auy TransvaaI
Intervention scheme.
BERLIN, Oct. 26.-The Tageblatt de.
MES the statement of The Eclalr o.
Paris, that Germany, after promising
assistance to France and Russia for the
purpose of Intervention in the Trans
vaal, seems now to withdraw it.
''The Tageblatt declares: We be-
lieve we are we'll informed when we
state that the German government did
not participate in any combination + OF
intervention.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
CLOSE TO HOSTILITIES.
Samoan Factions Narrowly Escape Com
ing Together.

ing Together.
APIA, Samoa, Oct. 10, via Auckland,
Oct. 26.-Ostensibly to collect the poll
tax imposed by the provisional govern
ment 80 Mataafa chiefs came into Apia.
Two of their mum ber were assaulted by
relative Of Tamasesee for breach Of
etiquette while passing the latter'a
house. Both factions prepared for hos
tilities, but owing to the strenuous
efforts of the officials and friends Of
both sides it was agreed that the differ
ence should be settled in the native
court, when both sides apologized.
Neither the German consul nor the cap-
tain of the German cruiser Cormoran
assisted to avert fighting.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
Moved into Town.

Mrs. Margaret Webber and children
moved into town today, Henry Soda
water, q neighboring farmer helping
them to move. They will OCCUPY the
Krepps house. Mrs. Wsbber has resided
about mile east Of the big ooulie on
the Spir,twood lake road. She hss
rented the farm.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
Heavy Flax Dockage.

Farmers are complaining that in sell-
ing fax they are heavily docked. At
some stations the dooksae 10 reported to
run 90 high 90 20 per cont. From 10 to
% per sent, is the usual amount.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26
BOERS ARE VERY FIT.

Testimony of a London Correspondent t
Who Was Captured.
NEW YORK, Oct. ga dispatch to
The Herald from London says: The
London Standards special correspon-
dent with the forces at Ladysmith, who
was captured by the Beers and released
at the battle of Elandslaagte, in de-
scribing his experiences, says:
"Unsoldierly as the Beers might
seem. there was no mistaking their
physical fitness. Nearly all of then
are strong, powerfully built men, while
q few are veritable giants
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-10-26

l an gong to sell one halt OF my
livery stock, including horses, vehicles
OF sll kinds and harness. Tine given
and now Is tho time to buy. h. B.
Wood.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-14
Hair Dressing and shampoolng

Call at Mrs. w. j. Smiths, on
Carter avenue and see Mesdames
Stewart and Cox, who are practical
Hair Dressers and Manufacturers
of all kinds of human hair goods,
such as switches, bangs, waves,
wigs and curls. All kinds of hair
jewelry made and mounted in any
style desired. Ladies wishing any
work done will call at their earliest
convenience, as they only contem-
plate being in the city short time.
They also handle a first.class lire
of colored peoples hair goods.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-14
c. U A. c,

On account of the rain and mud
,he Circle did not meet last Friday;
lut we do not wish to miss a les
,op unless it is absolutely neces-
essary.
We were to meet again on the
fifteenth with Mrs. Jordan; but
circumstances render it necessary
IA have the meeting somewhere
slse. so it will be held with Mrs.
Madden on Broadway.
We are just beginning book five,
which commences with the history
Of the Second Half Middle Ages. "
This weeks lesson embraces:
Feudalism, the Crusades, the Mil
tsry orders and Chivalry.
Remember we commence reading
promptly at 2:30, and be sure and
come. Mrs. J. A. MADDEN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-14

This enormous Minstrel Organi-
zation, greater, grander, in every
way enlarged, improved, and bet
ter than ever, will appear at Klos-
ki's opera house on Friday, Dec. 10.
This is the 7th annual tour of the
glory-crowned giant of all minstrel
shows. Royalty and transcen-
denaItly surprising all others. A
whale among the minnows. Ten
times greater than ever before,
completely pvershadowing its for
mer greatness and rendering fu-
tile all attempts at rivalry. The
delighted press and public have Sc,
the seal Of public approval upon
this Greatest Minstrel Show of the
age, and if you can afford to. visit
but one show this season then this
is surely the one.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-14

An Addresa which wiiiBe 81 laterese
60 Everybody.

u.
Hon. Henry NJ. Furman !. hiss
kindly consented to deliver an ad-
dress next Sunday. at the opera
house upon the joint invitation of
John H.. Morgan Camp, Camp Sam
Davis and the Daughters of the
Confederacy. His subject will be
the Character of Jefferson Davis
as a Citizen. Soldier and States
man." The time fixed for the
meeting is 2 o'clock p. M. and
everyone il invited TO attend. All
members of the above organiza-
tions are expected to be in attend
ance. Judge w. T.. Nixon will
also address the meeting.
Those who attend will certainly
be well repaid for their coming. as
both gentelmen are accomplished
speakers and have doubtless pre-
pared an oratorical treat for their
hearers. The use of the opera
house has been very kindly tender
ed for the occasion by the manage
ment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-14
The Central Baptist church Of

The Central Baptist church of
this city have accepted a PROPOSE
ton for the purchase Of the Corne-
Illus property on Broadway. The
church will use the residence now
there as a parsonage. and they are
getting funds together for the pur-
pose Of erecting either a stone or
a brick church on the property.
This is nice central location and
we feel safe in saying that when
this church is completed Ardmore
will be proud of it.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-14

The ladies of the Central Baptist
church will give an entertainment
on Thursday, Dec, IL. at the resi-
dence Of j. b. Spragins. Dainty
refreshments will be served from 3
to 10 o'clock. Everybody. most
cordially invited to attend. Ad-
mission % cents. Prof. Brower's
orchestra will furnish the music ON
this occasion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-14

Novel shapes in Christmas neck
wear, latest styles in puffs and four
in-hands at SIG SIMON g. BRO.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-14

George C. Hu-chins returned
last night from Marietta. where he
went to look after that towns pro-
lection from fire, provided they
wanted anything in his line, rep
resenting the Fire Extinguisher
Manufacturing company of Chr
cago, he was preparedsto meet any
wants. The mayor he said issued
call for a meeting of the council,
and then forgot to attend it him
self. Consequently, although a
number of the eitizens assembled,
nothing was dcne at the present
time.