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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-03-23
Quick Work on the Laws.

After the adjourn ment o. The legisla-
ture the governor has fifteen days within
which to act upon bills. This sueex
pired on the 18th On tie 10th the
Bismarck Tribune had lis Popular
Edition" OF the laws cUi-A hook OF 1873
pages Of clear print ard exhaustive in
dex. There were many more acts passed
by the recent legislature tGsB usual and
a great many important amendments
made to laws affecting all clneeee The
Popular Edition" should tlnd IT'S way at
once in every store. Office and farm
house in the state. Many o. the acte
have the emergency c!ause end are now
iu operation. Knowledge Of the law may
save much trouble snd litigation. The
Popular Edition" csn De ordered
through th s psEer-pTice - cents. For
sale at this Office
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-03-23
ConneIIa All Right.

i letter received from Editor Con-
nells at Everett, Wash, dated March II,
sets at rest any report that be had met
violence at the hand of mob Con-
neiia has been visiting 10 the south and
in California He has many warm and
Influential friends in Everett, but has
incurred the hostility OF the tough ele
ment which make it their business to
continually Impress this fact on Con-
nells, whose newspaper has taken a
pronounced stand in favor of law and
orderly conduct in the city. Under the
circumstances Connella may conclude to
dispose OF. his business and seek another
location.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-03-23
TAX CASE DECIDED.
The Northern Pacific Land
Tax Case Goes Against
StutSman County.
United States District Judge
Amldon Makes a Sweeping
Decision.
No Penalty and Interest Al
OWed-EStimate of Sum to
be Paid County.

Judge Amidon has handed down de-.
cision in the case of s utsman county vs..
the Northern Pacific Railway Co.for back
taxes The court holds that the terri
torial tax for 1889 is void but the county
tax ls good. The county taxes for 1890
and 1891 are decided to be valid. The
court rules that the entire tax for the
years 1888 and 1894 are void.
The taxes for the years 'S9, 80 and
81 the court decides can be collected
only without interest and penalty
attached.
The effect of the decision Is that
StutsmHn county loses the penalty and
interest on all the taxes assessed against
these railroad lands, but will get taxes
on the7originai valuation. This loss OF
penalty and Interest Is very large, The
county's clain has been made as high as
$4,000. Tkls was figured before the
decision in the Wells county tax case,
after which decision the claim would
Amidon's decision it is stated by attor-
neys that Stutsman county will not get
over $4,000 for the claim.
The coart holds that the taxes for '93
and '94 are void. This being 80, they
can be relieved and collected and Attor.
ney Ellsworth thinks that eventually the
ounty will get about 100000 ae tie
entire amount for delinquent taxes.
This Is the beginning OF the end of the
most important litigation the county
ever had.
1t Is claimed that no proposition ft,r q
compromise which has been made here.
tofore has been better than this amount
which the county advisers believe VII!
be realized from the decision. The
proposition OF W. B. s. Trimble to CON.
promise on basis OF IS cents an acre
with interest at per cent, is eaid to have
been not as good for che county as the
decision will allow.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-03-23
NEW SCHOOL LAWS.
Statement Of New Legislative
EnactmentS Regarding
School Matters.

State Superintendent Halland has
issued q convenient ci<eular giving list
Of the amendments and changes IN the
school laws, made at the last session OF
the legislature.
Under Col amendment Of the old law
regarding organlzat,oe OF school d g.
tricts, these may be organized here :
after without the existence OF $4,000
worth OF taxable property in the dis
trict. Under the amendment it is
possible for settlers on govern ment
lands IN the newer regions of the state
to organize school diste,cte, provided
they have the necessary number of
school children thus giving them an
opportunity to receive aid from the ap-
portionment Of tuition funds made by
the state and giving them the privilege
of legally establishing schools. The
credit of the districts is protected by
provision keeping their indebtedness at
the old rate Of five per cent of the
assessed valuation. The law also pro-
vides that townships having in their
limits cities of not less than 800 inbab
itants may withdraw and orgauize AS
separate school districts lndepen dent of
the cities. These provisions OF law are
already in effect.
Hereafter districts adjoining unor-
gRnized territory must admit to their
schools pupils residing in the unorpan-
lied territory and If parents or guard
ians are taxpayers in the school district,
their children are entitled to school
privileges free, even II Dot residents.
Under the new law the general two
mill tax for educational purposes will be
apportloned 10 each county. Hereto
fore this two mill tax was paid by all
counties into the state, and there a
general apportlonment< was made IN
accordance with the number of school
children in lhe state. Under this ar
rangement many Of the counties OF the
state. such as Pierce. Logan, Burleigh,
LaMoure aud Stutsmsn, paid in much
more under the tax than they received
back, and the law accrued TO the benefit
Of one or two OF the big Red river
counties, which protted N my thousand
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-03-23
BURIED AT CHICAGO.

Funeral of Mrs. Kirk and Mrs. Leland
and Daughter.
CHICAGO, March 22.-The funeral OF
Mrs. James S. Kirk, one cf the victims
of the Windsor hotel fire in New ork,
took place from the Kirk residence at
evanston. AT the same hour the funeral
services of two other victims of the
Windsor disaster, Mrs. Isabella Cobb
Leland and her daughter, Miss Helen
Leland, were held at the Leland resi-.
dence. The Chicago Hotel Mems asso-
.ciatiation adopted resolutions Of condo
.lence on the death of Mrs. Leland and
Miss Lelsnd and attended in body.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-03-23
Set Forth the "BOnified."

The Hope Pioneer says there were few
"bonified" newspaper men on the recent
editorial excursion, but more doctors
lawyers, bankers, ,isru1ers and politicians
than editors. The Bismarck Tribune OBJ.
serves:
I'VE believe the names OF the 'bon1fed'
newspaper men should be set forth
They m ust be hard cases."
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-03-23

uuo I"O ullAl tdA IL palu ny ohCu CouuVy
into it's own treasury and then appor.
toned according to the number of
school children ID the county by the
county superintendent.
Rural school districts Under the new
law are permitted to vscate schools
erect central schools, and arrange for
the transportation of children TO these
schools. Two-thirds of the votes of the
districts affected are necessary to make
this Arrangement.
The district school census through the
state under the new law will be taken
on the first day of June or within twenty
days thereafter. instead of the present
time, except IN case of special school
districts.
Another amendment to the present
law requires that school boards may,
whenever deemed necessary or advisable,
select, adopt, and purchase text books
and supplies for the schools under their
supervision, and whenever requested by
tWo-thirds Ct the voters of the several
districts, they are compelled to make
this arrangement. Publishers of text
books desiring to supply books, are re-
quired to file their text books, with the
lowest price for the sane, with state
superintendent, This law is expected
to resulS after time in prae ticHl fee
text book system through the entire
state. ...-
Physical culture will hereafter be
taught in all schools Of the state recelv-
ing state aid.
An appropriation OF $3.50 is made for
the purchase and arrangement OF books
into travelling libraries, which will be
shipped to the various schools Of the
state from the office of the state super
intendent. This law does not 20 into
effect until Jaly.
Ia addition to the regular appropria.
tions now R ade for teachers institutes,
each county must pay from it's general
fund 50 70. each school in the county
for the sid of training schools.
An appropriation OF $4,000 annually is
made for aid to state high schools which
comply with the course Of study laid
down by the state high school board,
consisting Of the governor, stste super
intendent and president OF the universe
ty. The law provides an annual premium
Of a certain SIZE to each school doing the
required work, the siEe dependent upon
the e1sert OF the course of study.
A list Of 4. the ed ucational approprls.
tions re given Two-fifths of mill tax
for the Grand Forks university is cslcu.
lated to raise about $4,000 year. based
on the assessed valuation Of SOL PSF ,276
In add1tion 1880 was appropriated tc
cover a deficit. TIE Superintendent,
conRratulstes the state on the liberal
msn1er the members Of the Legislature
provided for the schools. The sum OF
s2lssoO0 was appropriated for two years
for the university and the two normsls
agricultural college, deaf school and in
dust-ial school, in addition to $4,000
fedengl aid for the a9ricultuarl college
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-03-23
He IS NOT DEAD
Relk,rt Regarding the Death Ot
ex-senator Sherman Was
False.

NEy YORK. March 22.-There rs no
truth in the report that ex Secretary
Sherman is dead. 1t is incomprehenslble
how the report originated. The Paris
arrived at Santiago last evening just
before dark and ShermRn's condition
was improving and he is thought to be
recovering. He will be transferred to
the cruiser Chicago today or tomorrow
The cruiser is now coaling at kingston
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-03-23
Suit for SN,50.

John Grady of Brainerd has begun
suit in the U. s. Court against the N. P.
claiming $3O,5OO. The Fargo Can says
Grady claims that on Sept. IL, 1898, be
bought ticket to Dulut at Staples,
boarded the train and went to bed IN the
sleeper. About 2:30 O'Clock ia the mora-
ing be was violently wakeped by en-
ployes Of the company, and vas ordered
to leave the train at once. the order be-
ing accompanied with much abuse and
vile language, aud threats to do him
bodily hanmlif be failed to get out. He
Gays that be was drowsy and sleepy, and
has a naturally timid nature, and pro
ceeded to get out at once. He says the
steps were wet and slippery, and the
danger was further increased by the fact
that the train was going through the
Brainerd yards, over froge and swlsche g.,
and was joltin3 and rocking very much
He dio not know or realize the speed OF
the trsio. and did not know that the
train would stop little further on, as
he has elnce learned that 1t did tie
claims that all these facts we're known to
the defendants employees who ordered
him to get of. In getting of the train
Grady slipped and fell and was thrown
under the wheels. Both legs were
crushed so that Rmputatlon near the hips
was necessary. He says that the tram
hands saw him, but did not assist, and
hnt for the assistance Of others be
would have died. He is 80 years OF age
a shoe cutter by trade.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-03-23
italian Minister Leaves.

PEK1N, March 22.-Signor MARITIME,
the Italian minister, who has been re-
called by his government, has left Pc.
kin, and Sir Claude NJ. Macdonald, ,the
British minister, leaves here on Thurs
day next on leave of absence. Count
'Orfini, Italian minister at Toxic, has
been appointed to succeed Signor Mar
tino. whose recall is due to the dis
pleasure of his government at the lEan-
.ner in which he handled the San Nun
hay ,affaE.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-03-23
I.k. st..mer Aground.

CHICAGO, March 22.-The Goodrich
line passenger boat Atlanta, which IS
reported aground near Racine, draws II
feet of water. She tried to run inside
an ice field, and dodge it, but went too
close to shore and now lies on a sandy
bottom in l11a feet Of water 1t is said
that the vessel can be easily pulled into
deep water, rs soon as tugs, which nave
been sent from here and Milwaukee,
reach her.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-03-23
CANNOT HEAR FROM MANILA.

Filipino Junta in Europe Cut OIL FROM
Comm municatiOn.
LoHDoN, March e2.--Asoncillo. the
agent of Aguinaldo, and the 1nemb bers
of the former staff Of the Flliplnos at
Washington. have gone to Paris in or
der to confer with the Filipino junta
Neither body has received news from
the Philippine islands during the past
eight days. They say the Americans
have discovered and stopped their
means of sending news from Manila.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1899-03-23

81 i,'3 al 3:s53,55
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-13
WILEY KNIGHT DEAD.

Mr.. Wiley Knight died to-day. aged
about 40 years. The end came at the
home of n brother, Mr.. Jesse Knight, in
Nansemond county. He had been suf-
fering a long time with asthma and
throat trouble. The burial VIII take
place tomorrow in an old family Gem
ctery.
The deceased was for n number of
years connected with the County Treas
urers Office. He leaves two sisters
Mrs. j. i. Ballard and Mrs. Wiley
Jones. and two brothers, Jesse and Car
nett Knight
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-13

beverage that he had ever partaken of.
1t WAS ut the old Exchange, too, that
the Marquis of Lorne and his wife, the
Princess Louise, stopped when they
were last III this Part of the country.
The newspaper correspondents related
OF the latter that she demanded that
the hotel-keeper should supply her with
a brand new bath-tub, declining to use
one that had ever been bathed in by
another. According to the same relia-
bile authority, tie wish of her Royal
II!ghness was promptly complied with
and new bath-tub placed at her dis
posal.
The old buildings will never again
have any such distinguished guests.
DIR. PARKER IN EXTREMIS.
DR.. w. w. Parker, the well-known
physician and philanthropist, still con-
tinues in a most Drecarious condition
1t seems hardly probable he can long
survive. The Doctor. vino is one of the
best beloved men here not long ago
won n suit in West Virginia, which re-
stored to him same valuable coal lands
in that State. The revenue from this
property is estimated to be very con-
siderable. DR.. Parlser's nephew, Law
yer Parker, of Southampton, represent
cd him in the suits which resulted in
IL victory for the Richmond physician.
DEATHS.
Mrs. Allen Duvall, the wife OF Mr..
Joseph Duvail. n prosperous farmer,
who lives on the Newmarket road
died suddenly this morning.
Mrs. Joan Douglas Dixon. n sister of
Colonel II. II. Douglas. of Baltimore,
died at her home. at Lester Manor, in
King William county. The remains
will reach Richmond al $3.50 o'clock to-
morrow morning. and the burial will
take place at Hollywood Cemetery. Tn,
deceased was related 10 Judge George
J.. Christian.
Messrs. Frank and Andrew II. Chris
tan, of this city. and Judge l.. c.
Minor. of this city: Hon. George D
Wise and MIR. Harry II. Smith have
been retained as counsel for Mr.. w. L.
Pilllinton. who is charged with killing
Senator Flanagan.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-13
PROPERTY TRANSFERS.

force to serve as seaman on foreign
vessel
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-13
GOING TO WEST POINT.


The p. Sanford Ross Dredging Com
pany, who have had q machine at work
here for several weeks. will move out
in day or two. They go to West Point.
Va. to fulfil n dredging contract. Su-
perintendcnt S. NJ. Eley. OF Jersey City.
rived here last night to make arrange
ments for moving away part of the
plant.
NEWS TOLD IN A PARAGRAPH.
Among the applicants yesterday
granted licenses by the Court OF APP
peals to practice law is Robert w.
Withers. Of Suffolk. He will so to
work as soon as the papers come. Gu,
Of class OF IL there were % who got
through.
Mr.. a. r. Dauehtrey. who left suf-
folk to spend several weeks at Hot
Springs, Ark. was heard from to-day.
Mr.. Daughtrey has already begun to
get better in health. The letter says
he's feeling like a boy.
The following special agents visited
Harper N Vests Insurance Agency TO.
Arthur NJ. Travers. Commercial Union;
John S. Goldsmith. Hartford.
Three new residences are building
within q stones throw OF the fire dc.
partment by Mrs. Odom. Mr.. Hosier
and Mr.. Eley.
Alf. jesse Whitley, prominent cit
izen of Isle of Wight county, was in
Suffolk to-day.
Commodore l.. w. Jordon is spending
few days at home
There was rowing party tonight on
Lake kilby. Those who went were:
Miss Earle Weaver, Buena Vista. Va;
Miss Grace Patterson, Lynchburg: Miss
Erma Carpenter. Mr.. w. r. Knby
Mr.. L. w. Williams. Suffolk.
The person who lost pair of kid
gloves can find something to her inter-
est by reading the advertising columns
in to-dav's issue.
Misses Mary L;tchneld and Mayo
Carpenter returned tonight from the
seashore.
Miss Weaver will leave tomorrow to
visit the Misses Mnton, at Everetts.
Va.
Harrison Coleman, whose wife at
Sleepy Hole yesterday had him arrest
ed for threatening to xiii her. has been
put in jail In default of $3.50.
Mr.. j. c. Dennis, of Norfolk, visited
Suffolk relatives to-day.
Miss Grace Patterson. of Lynchburg
concluding stay with the Misses
Carpenter. 10 Franklin street, will
leave for Norfolk tomorrow.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-13

Willis Godwin and wife to William T.
Bellamy. one lot on Church street, $3.50
Robert Il. Smith and wife. Emma IL.
JORDAN. il. w. Jordan and Thomas w.
Smith 70 Sydney L. Ellis. 16 acres of
land in ChuclSatuch District. known as
the Edwin Phillips Mill property; S525.
Susannah Edwards and husband to
Wills Goodwin, one lot on First street;
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-13
a SAIL WITHOUT THE MOON.

There was n delightful sailing party
down the Nansemond river Tonight
given by Mr.. w. r. Johnson. They
left about dark. Among the refresh
ments carried were watermelons The
function was complimentary TO Mrs. j.
w. Thrash, of Tarboro, n. c. Among
those who went were Mrs. Thrash and
Misses Daisy. Lizzie, Jessie and Ivy
Nurney. Captain C. II. Causey and
Messrs. Johnson, Il. l.. Woodward.
Charlie Cramer. Joshua West and Jack
son Phillips
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-13
WAS RAISED IN NANsEMoND

Mrs. La Sale Corbell Pickett. who
has written book of, war reminiscent
ces called pickett and His Mon" is
native of Nansemond county. and has
many relatives who live in Suffolk and
vicinity. She was born near Chucka
tuck. and is n near relative of Mrs
W. W. fley. of Suffolk Her many
friends hereabouts are pleased to know
she Is woman of letters. as we'll as
the rclict of n hero. Her book is an
historical production of literary meri;
and intense interest.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-13
fu|nI|l G. Carpets. MQtIiDgS,
Stoves 01d H]uSyIu n,S,lQS

at lower prices for the quality of goods
than any other house i'm Norfolk. l1r is
selling them on TERMS Or CREDIT
mat make buying convenient to every
body. Of much OF little meats
You VII find JOHN y. LUrCiIRAH'S
c!e for housekeeping.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-13
SUFFOLK ADVERTISEMENTS

TN OUND-ONE PAIR KID GLOVES
u on Chestnut street. Owner should
see j. Il. DAUGHTREY. West I!lhv
provo property and pay the price OF This
advertisement. II
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-13
Steel Hdu Rdk6S

Self Dump and Hand Dump. solid
steel axles. steel wheels. guaranteed
TO stand-strong ana dura blc-boy
can operate either stylc-pr.cos down
iow-lron and steel have advanced In
cost nearly 20 per cent. and Mowers
and Rakes will surely be higher in
price next season. Buy n Buckeye
this year and take no chances.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-13
Did You Know
THAT
John B. Loughran
would lay free of charge
every yard of
CQIpgIS, kQITDgS,
LinO|eulS QDd Oil CICb}
purchased from his
Mammoth Stores,
3i9 and 1921 Church Street.
Remember

when he says free Of charge. he me,ns,t
You have your roor covering laid by n
practical Carpet Layer without costing
you n cent.
JOHN b. LOUGHRAN conducts his
business on strictly HONEST METHODS,
He is selling
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-13
TOWN or SUFFOLK
A Husband Charges His Wife With
Felony.
Mr. Wiley Knight bend Mrs. PIckou
Native or NansemOnd-No lid
ings Yet OF Louis r. ErnusbcrI-Gu-
Ing to " est Point.
Especial to virginIan-Pnot.,


Suffolk. Va. July I'm addition to
the three stories of domestic troubles
told in to-days paper, another act in
the drama of married life held the
boards in Judge Brewers court this
morning. AS result Salle Johnson,
charged with breaking into the house
of James Lewis Johnson. her husband,
is held in 5000 bail.
Johnson and his wife are we'll known
among society in Jericho, an eastern
suburb. They used to be very happy.
That was many weeks ago--long before
jealousy, that longtime enemy to mar
ital felicity, stepped in with seeds of
discord. 1t was not very pronounced
at first.
After n while 1t was suggested that
the furniture had best be divided. That
wasn't fixed to the wife's satisfaction.
and while the husband was away, she
entered the house to get some. That's
why she was charged with Il felony in
Police Court to-day.
Owing to the illness of Lawyer Ever
ett counsel for the defense. the case
was continued four days.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-13
HIS FATE UNSPOEEN

The fate OF Louis p Irambcrt re-
mains a mystery. His brother. Mr.. s
;. frambert. Of Suffolk. has no idea
what happened to HIM The missing
man disappeared last winter in Nor
'olk He was an engineer on n tug
boat. After persistent advertising and
systematic search by the police no
word from the missing man has ever
come The only hope the brother now
has is that he was taken away by
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-08-07

The troubles of Senator elect Clark
Of Montana appears to have begun,
even before he has tasted the bitter
sweet Of senatorial experience. Sew
eral of our national senators have had
trials and Investigations while in Of
flee, but he must face his in advance,
according to the decision Of the su-
preme court of his state upon the
charges of bribery and corruption
made against him. The proceedings
that have led up to this began in the
legislature last winter, when sthree
members Of that body swore that
they had each received $4,000 from
Attorney John B. Welcome, Clark's
manager, to cast their votes for that
candidate. On the strength of this,
disbarment proceedings were institu-
ted against Welcome by the attorney
general, and they are still pending.
The principal must of course be as
deeply involved as the agent, hence
the present exciting situation. 1t is
to be hoped that all parties concerned
can prove their innocence. The de-
tested curse of Doodle has entered so
largely into our politics that fresh
instances are always unse ttling and
demoralizing, and lapse from public
virtue even as far away as Montana
hurts all over the country. That Mr..
CLARK was elected through his money
or because Of it, more than for any
other reason, there has been little
doubt, but it was not supposed at the
time that this political lever had it's
fulcrum so near to the liftin point as
is now char ged.-Ironscrlpt