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r. L. GATHER.
Books and Stationery.

This business has been established two
years and is the only book store in the
town. A large and complete line of
school books, periodicals, novels, cam
dies, cigars, tobacco. etc, are handled
and sold. All of the leading newspapers,
are carried, as well as bicycles and full
line of stationery. Mr. Gather, the
progressive proprietor, was born in Nor
canton June 18th, 1872, and previous to
engaging in this business had quite an
experience as a railroad man. He is
genial. pleasant gentleman and his
friends are only limited by the number
OF his acquaintances. When in need of
anything in his line give him call.
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LESLIE's DRUG STORE.

Is one of the popular drug companies OF
this section. The house was founded in
1891. and Mr.. w. A. Leslie, the present
genial and wide-awake proprietor, as
sumed charge in 1895. He has recently
moved into one of the handsUmest bu.ld-
ings in this entire town. He carries
Il full and complete assortment OF
drugs, physicians supplies anpd drug
gists' sumdries He does a very large
prescription business. The establish
ment is in every manner strictly Al.
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w d NTEACfHAN.

Operator and Assistant l'icl~at Agent,
was born in Davidson county twenty
FIVE years ago. He began his railroad
career in 1889 at Spartmburg Junction
and has been with the Southern ever
since April 1st, 1899, ne made his adj
vent into Morganton. He is member
Of the Junior Order of American Me-
chanics
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/. l. DAVIS.
Dealer in Dry Goods, Notions and
Shoes.

Shoes.
This sketch treats Of veteran buSi-
ness man OF Morganton. Gen. Forrest
explained his uniform success in battle
by saying that he always managed to be
First Mt the place" Mr.. Davis case
would seem to prove that these are good
tactics for business rs well us for war.
His business was established thirty-one
years ago and has had an uninterrupted
career without a failure. Mr.. Davis is
regarded as one of the bulwaIks in the
business world of Western North Caro-
lima and is noted for his high CONNER
eial integrity. His store is large two
story brick 30x90. He carries full
line of dry goods. notions, shoes max
ing ladies goods a speciality. 1t is the
largest store and business of its kind in
the county.
Mr.. WI. Davis, son of the proprietor,
is one OF the most promising young busi.
ness men of the entire section and is
practically manager of the large bust
ness.
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M,RARY & HALIYRURTON.

General Repair shop All kinds of
work in wood, iron or steel. Horse
shooting a speciality. Repair all kinds
of broken machinery. The present firm
was organized in April, 1899, both mem
bers being live, up-to-Gate gentlemen.
They possess all facilities for doing
work on the shortest possible notice.
Their Shop is situated upon Union street,
opposite the sash and blind factory.
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/. J. LETER. ID. ID. S.

Is a South Carolinian by birth. He
hogan the study of dentistry i'll 1886 at
the University of Maryland and grad
uated from that institution in 1888. The
Doctor began active practice in his ma
tive State and made his advent in Nor
canton i'm 1899 He became a member
of the State Dental Society at the meet
ing in Salisbury and has been actively
identified with THAT organization ever
since. He is a Democrat in politics and
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W IL. rOFFEY.

Established business two years ago
and has built mp a nice trade. He han
dies exclusively the following makes Of
bicycles: Rambler" Monarch" and
Ideal" 4 speciality is made of repair
ing wheels. All kinds Of fixtures kept on
hand.
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G. w. JONES & co.
Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries,
Fresh Meats q Specialty.

Although Of recent establishment this
business is in a fourishing and prosper
GUS condition and reflects great credit
upon its management The stock carried
is large and offers variety from which
to select. These goods are new and
fresh. Mr.. Jones. previous to the I'M
ception Of his business. was with the
Armour Packing Company. lie is a
man Of fine native ability and his friends
ard patrons are legion, He does all in
his power TO please his patrons and sells
his goods Mt the very lowest of prices.
commensurate with legitimate profit.
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one of Morganton's Invest and most pro
gresSiye citizens.
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B. +. DAVIS.

One OF Morgantcn's stalwart citizens.
founded his present business in 1869. His
commodiouS establishment is 26xgO
feet i'm dimensions and is nicely and com
yeniently fitted ND Tor the con,luct
Of his business 1t is filed throughout
with large and handsome stock of
clothing, gents furnishing goods. etc
The patronage enjoyed is large and ex-
tends throughout Burke and adjoining
counties.
Mr.. Davis was born i'm cleveland conn
~ in 1880. He received a liberal edu-
cation in Cleveland and Lincoln conn
ties. For a period of eighteen wears he
was partner of his brother Mr.. 7. 7.
Davis, in the general mercantile bn>ni-
ness. For the past twenty years Mr..
Davis has hcen an alderman of the CITY
and has made an excellent record i'm that
r'~~ition. in 1870 he mnrricd Miss Rlaw
Of Caldwell county. and this union has
been blessed with six children. Mir.
Davis IS a Mason and membcr &c the
Methodist church He is one or Mo-
gantonS most solid and substantial citi-
2ens and gentleman highly esteemed
for ms many excellent qualities.
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THE MoRGANrON HEP AID.

IS unTuestionahly one of the leading
Democratic weekly papers of Western
North Carolina. it is a handsomely got
ten-up sheet, folio of eight calrmns.
we'll edited and possesses good adver
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

The county seat. is, 1870 feet IT. s.
Geological Sur eyl above the sea. aid
has lcag er.e, o. "a corner" on climate.
having ben mated from its earliest
times. rs :fn exceptionally fine summ"r
res0it
The aycraee yearly temperature is e.
degrees. highest 81 degrees. lowest 1f
degrees. The census maps OF the Unit
cd States 1870 show the area around
the town. covering Burke and parts IL
the adjacent equities, to he absolutely
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

free from lung and throat diseases. No
portion os the United States lis so thor
oughly exempt from these destroyers
of our race.
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The town exempts from taxation for
five Years all new manufacturing enter.
Irisns. employing capital to the amount
Of $1,000 aid upward. II is fortunate
in the poss, ssion Of excellent hotels
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-08-03
State Money for Banks.

The following named banks have been
designated as state depositarles giving
bonds tor double the amounts OF deposits
authorlzed:
First National, Lisbon, $4,000; State
bank of Sykeston. $4,000; First Ma
tional, Bismarck. $4,000; First National
Mapden, S25 1000; State Bank, Morton
county, $4,000; Darlington State bank,
$4,000; Union National bank OF Grand
Forks, S25,OOO; North Dakota bank or
Churches Ferry. So 600; First National
bank of Devils Lake, s25,OOO; W. }.
Mooney, State bank Lan9don, $4,000;
First National, Mayville, $4,000; State
bank OF Davenport, $4,000; Enderlin
State bank, $1,000; Valley City State
bank, $4,000; Bank Of Monango. $1,000;
Merchants bank OF Bottiueau, $1,000;
First Bank Of Crystal, $4,000.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-08-03
RETURN OF COMPANY H
Mayor Steel to Appoint a Com
mittee to Confer With City
and County Officials.

At the meeting held Wednesday at
the court house to take some action
regarding the reception of Company H
from Manila, 1t was declded to direct
the mayor to appoint committee of SIX,
be also to be chairman of the commit
tee. This committee will confer with
the city council and the county commits
sloners regarding an appropriation for
Sub committees will also be appointed
It. WAS decided that the chairman OF the
board OF county commissioners be
member Of the committee.
Alfred D1ckey said. in brief address
which he made, that the boys deserved
to be richly honored on their return.
They had helped to make more history
for the state and nation than bad been
made in twenty years. In years to
come, Mr.. DIckey stated, jamestown
would be Known rs one OF the eight
cities and Stutsman county as one OF
the eight counties to furnish company
for the natlou's defence in time of war.
He thought that the reception should
be made an official ore, coming from
the city and county, and not from indi-
viduals. His remarks were loudly ap.
plauded.
B. s. Russell agreed with Mr.. Dickey
and moved that Committee Of SIX be
appointed by the mayor and that the
mayor act as chairman of the com mittee,
which motion was carried unanimously.
A. Blewett suggested that two OF
those appointed on the committee be
ladies. Some thought it would be bet.
ter to have the ladies on sub. com nit
tees. This will be done.
The meeting was short one and
many did not arrive in time to particj-
pate. Alfred Steel was chairman and
g. 4. Klaus was secretary.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-08-03
AT SAN FRANCISCO.
General COrbin Approves Of the
Plan That the Boys Dis
band There.

Senator Hausbreugh has received the
following telegram from Adjutant Cen
eral Corbin regarding the mastering
out Of the North Dakota troops:
Washington, d. c., July 81, $780,
70 Hon. H. q. Hansbrough, U. s. s.,
Devils Lake, N. D.: The North Da-
kota volunteers will leave Mauila on
transport Grant next Sunday, the 3Oth.
The regiment has requested to be mus.
tered out IN San Francisco. The Sec
retsry CT War has approved the request.
The preparation OF papers for muster
out will require ten to fifteen days.
This will depend on how hard the off,
cers are willing to work. The men will
receive on the average, about 500
travelling pay, if mustered out in San
Francisco. OF course they will have to
pay their expenses home, should they
20 thele. Abundance Of all kinds Of
clothing awaits the arrival Of the North
Dakota and other regiments in San
Francisco, and Gen. Shafter, the com :
manding officer has instructions to
meet all requistions promptly. But, 1T
must be understood that this clothing
will be charged to their clothing allow.
ance, or to the states, as it is absolutely
forbidden that the President or anyone
else in authority shall make gratuitious
issue Of clothing, except to prevent
diseases. With this limitation, the cup
pliee, rs heretofore stated, will be served
in abundance. Signed,
II. G. CORBIN,
Adjutant General.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-08-03
500 Crop Report.

Crops along the 500 in North Dakota
are reported as in fair shape by the
agents OF the company. A loss OF from
to 20 per cent. by hot winds and dry
weather is gwen at various points; at
Courtenay this loss is estimated at
about 10 per cent, at Wimbledon per
the heading Of grain. Gram 10 some
plnc~s ripened to- fast. Flax crop looks
we'll except the late seeding. Cutting
whea. will begin from August l, to 18th.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-08-03
People of Wisconsin Asked to
Consider Three National
Questions.
Statement by Con. Alger Who
Was Retired by the Ad-
miniStratiOn.
Asks to Have His Record and
Accounts R1gidly Ex-
aminod.

MILWAUKEE. Aug. 2.-The address
issued to Wisconsin Democrats by the
committee created in Chicago on July
20, consisting of John Toohey Of Mil
waukee, T. +. Ryan of Waukesha and
w. H. Rogers Of Madison, recommends
the organization Of Democratic clubs
throughout the state OF Wisconsin
without delay and says that there are
three great questions confronting the
American people for solution which
must be fought out in the next national
campaign. That they are not the only
issues by any means, but that they pre-
dominate over all others there can be
no doubt. The great questions are
trusts, money and imperialism, any one
of which should serve as an issue tor a
national campaign.
The principles enumerated in the Chi
cago platform of 1896, the address says,
should, and it is believed WILL receive in
1900 complete endorsement and re-
affirmation by united Democracy.
The money question is then treated
at considerable length, and declares il
favor of binetalism at the ratio of lf
to /, as it stood when it was demone'
tized in 1878.
1t deals also extensively with the
question of trusts, and says the respon'
sibility for the evils flowing from them
should be placed at the door of the
Republican party. 1t asks: "Shall the
Democrats of Wisconsin stand idly by
and permit such heartlessness and greed
of corporate capital to plant the banner
Of industrial slavery upon our shores, OF
shall they, like patriotic citizens, arouse
themselves and by all lawful means
crush out this great and growing evil!'
1t charges the Republican party with
turning it's back upon the principles
enunciated in the Declaration of 1nde.
pendence, and looking to the old world
the government of King George III
for it's inspiration and guidance, and
saws the avarice and greed of Marx
Hannaism has more prestige with il
than the Americanism and patriotism
of George Washington.
William j. Bryan is declared to be
the first public man to come out on the
question Of imperialism.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-08-03
INSANITY A CAUSE
The Last Legislature Made In
durable Insanity a Cause
for Divorce.

The last session OF the North Dakota
legislature passed an act whereby per
sons who are unfortunately bound to-
gether and one becomes lncurably
insane and remains so for period of
two years, divorce may be granted in
behalf of the sane party.
A case under this law has been com.
menced in this county by resident OF
Trail county, Harry M. Shaw, against
Betsey Shaw. Mrs. Shaw was corn nit
ted to the asylum from Traill county
in May, 1897. This Is the first case to
come up under the new law, and will be
OF great interest to the legal fraternity
and the general public. Application
was made in July OF the present year.
to the judge to appoint guardian ao
lltem to defend for Mrs. Shaw, and
Attorney Knaut Of this CITY was ap-
pointed. Mr.. Styles OF Msyville brings
the suit. The summons and complaint
were filed IN the clerks Office later in
July.
North Dakota is now one OF the three
states-Arkansas and Georgia being the
other two-that makes insanity cause
for divorce, and North Dakota may not
become a total loser OF It's divorce ind U.s.
Try, as thousands OF unfortunate men
and women are bounden for life to one
another. Still, it IS to be hoped that
no Injustice may be done to cause a
regret that the law has been placed
upon our statute books.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-08-03
Cheap Rates for LabOrers.

Fargo, Bismarck and other papers
have referred to the scarcity OF the
genus hobo this summer as due to the
anti-tramp legislation passed last winter,
but the railway Officials eeem to think
that suoh is not.the reason. Supt. Will
son says that the Northern Pacific is
making better Inducements for work.
men than last year. This year as we'll
as last the road sells from ST. Paul its
colonst tickets to Dakota points, at
81 50 to Valley City. Last year it was
S. 90 and IN parties OF five to Fargo
this year 50 65, and Grand Forks 81. so
instead of $500 as last year. These are
single tickets and any one who wants
to work IN North Dakota will not be de.
tered therefrOm on account OF the eX-
pense of railway fare, says Mr.. Wilson.
The fares are half the first class one
way rates. "The Northern Pacific can
not get section laborers and bring them
IN free and has difficulty IA getting men
to 60 as far west us Montana,' says -Ar.
Wilson. "They engage for that state
but drop off in Dakota and. work for
farmers. The extensions being built
from Sykeston and Cooperstown require
good many men ana they are getting
good wages, but 1t is hard to keep them.
The general increase in opportunities to
| work and not the anti-tramp law is the
| cause OF scarcity OF laborers. The men
who are now beating their way over the
road are not laborers looking for EN-
ployment but men who do not want
work"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-08-03
GENERAL ALGER'S GOODBYE.
Retirin: Secretary Replies to Criticisms
Regarding Management of the War.

Retiring Secretary Replies to Criticisms
Regarding Management of the War.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 2.-One Of the
last official acts Of Secretary Alger be-
fore relinquishing his portfolio was to
prepare a statement covering several
matters regarding the conduct OF the
war which have been the subject of
criticism in the public press. particu-
larly with reference to the appointment
of staff officers in the volunteer army.
After referring at some length to the
small standing army at the time OF the
declaration of war and the immense
work accomplished in increasing the
fighting force to 275, 900 men, the secre-
tary continues:
From the criticisms referred to the
public might be led to believe that the
volunteer army was officered by men
selected through political influence
with the secretary Of war, by special
favor and
without Any Regard to Fitness
for the duties they were to perform. AS
is we'll known the volunteer force, with
the exception of three regiments OF ell
gineers. three regiments OF cavalry and
ten regiments of immune infantry, was
made up of regiments from the various
states, the officers of which were all ap-
pointed exclusively by the governors OF
the respective states from which the
regiments came. The volunteer officers
appointed by the president numbered
all told. 1,O32. Of this number AL
were taken from the regular army and
sol from civil life. The scarcity OF
regimental officers in the regular serv-
ice (holding appointments IN the volun-
teers for the recruiting and mastering
details) had so reduced their number
that to have taken larger number for
service with the volunteers would have
Seriously Impaired the Efficiency
of the regular regiments. For little
over l 900 appointments made by the
president the number OF applications
was over $4,000, and each application
was accompanied by certificate Of his
ability, and, in most instances, the
military service, either in the regular
army or state organization, and not
intrequently in both. OF the number
appointed there were, for instance. 26
major generals, Of whom 10 were taken
from the regular army and Z from civil
life. Of these seven all but one We're
graduates Of West Point military acad-
envy and all had distinguished them
selves in command during the Civil
war. Of brigadier generals there were
1O2 appointed, 66 from the regular army
and 36 from civil life. Thvse from civil
life had all seen service during the Civil
war or on our Western frontier, and
all had
Proven Themselves Competent
to command. 1t has been stated and
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-08-03
Lands in Stutsman County Of
fered For Sale BY
Receivers.
Bid in By Land Commissioner
PhippS for The New
Company.
439 Items or Lots Aggrega-
ting 244,OOO Acres--
Rights Sold.

Under the decree of the y. 5. circuit
court of Wisconsin dated May %, 1899,
Special Master Alfred l.. Carey offered
for sale to the highest bidder at the
court Louise at 8 Il. m. Saturday all the
lands and rights in respect OF such lands
belonging to the n. 2. Railroad COM
pany, situated in Stutsman county,
These lands were described in the sche'
dule on file IN the circuit clerks office in
439 items and the rights in 2 items the
former aggregating about 244 600 &C es
situated in the western part of tie
county. The lands and the rights there
to we're all offered to any purchaser by
Special Master Carey. There were no
bidders whatever except Land Commls-
sioner Phlpps OF the here-organized North
ern Pacific Railway company which is
said TO represent 80 per cent OF the
stock holders Of the old Northern Pacific
Railroad company whose affairs are be-
ing wound up by the receivers.
The sale OF the lands WAS made by Mr..
Carey reading the notice OF sale as pub
lished and by Offering sec. l, L. l41, r.
64 to the highest bidder with the prlVl'
lepe OF taking all of the remaining lands
"a described IN 439 different items in
the schedule at the same price. Land
Commissioners Phipps bid two hundred
dollars for the above section
and also took all the remaining lands
described in the items in the schedule
at the same price. The rights TO the
unpatepted lands we're then offered and
bid 10 by the Northern Pacific Railway
COMPANY for $1,000. There Is one town
ship, l44-67, yet unsurveyed in this
county and this lot of land went IN un'
der the offer OF 1000. The privilege OF
bidding on any separate piece or parcel
OF land WAS also offered but no one took
advantage OF 1t. The lands therefore
sold at 5000 section and the entire 43s
items-some of which, however, contain
cd fractions OF sections. we're sold for
1900 and the rights for $1,000. No
one appeared to want any OF the land but
the railroad company. As the govern
ment land adjoining these railroad lands
can be homesteaded and IS used by any
one for range purposes, there is no de-
mand for the railroad lands in small lots
and no syndicate appeared to buy up q
large amount. 1t is stated that there
will be no change in the policy of the
new company in disposng of these lands
and the proceeding today was legal
process to get the necessary title for the
uses of the new company. The railway
officials left for Foster, Eddy and Wells
counties today to complete the sales ID
those counties.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-08-03
Amicably Settled.

The differences between Col Robin
son, the new agency store keeper at FIT.
Yates, and the Minnesota parties who
have bad the commission for many years
have been adjusted on friendly basis.
The colonel buys the stock of the latter
and W. c Tubbs left today to invoice
it. Col. Robinson received copgratu-
lstiops from the department on the
adjustment OF the matter.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-08-03
Troops Sailed Sunday.

4 telegram from the Fargo Forum to
the Alert says: "Colonel Truman
cables, regiment sailed Sunday after
noon for San Francisco. All we'll "
This will bring the North Dakotans
back to their native state some time IN
September. The time of their arrival
will depend on the time spent IN San
Francisco, where the troops will be mus
tered out,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-08-03
Help Scarce.

Tte Grand Forks Plaindealer says
that the scarcity OF help on the o'g
farms in the RED River valley is grester
this year than ever before, OWING partly
to the antitramp law that was passed
and partly to the fact that the season 10
abort. the distance TO come great, and
tho disappointment OF many who came
to tho state in other years.