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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1900-05-24
Decision For the Bank.

In the case Of the James River Ma
tional Bank VS.. Messrs Purchase,
Bronson and Pearson as directors of
Homer school district, the supreme
court has reversed the decision of
Judge Glaspell Of the district court.
The case came up before the district
court at the January term. The de-
fendant's attorneys objected to the
introduction of any evidence on the
ground that the complaint did not
state facts sufficient to constitute d
cause OF action. The objection was
sustained by the district court and
the suit was dismissed.
The suit was brought on a contract
made by George Bronson, Peter Pear
son and j. r. Purchase, who were d.
rectOrS of Homer school district in
1897, with Adams, an agent, for the
sale OF school charts. BY the terms Of
the contract the directors agreed to
purchase 6 sets of charts at a cost of
$3.50, and to pay for the same in cash
or legally issued school warrants Of
Homer school district. Afterward 3
warrants Of $95 each were issued. One
OF these warrants was paid at once by
the district. The other two were sold
by Adams to the James River Ma
tiOnal Bank. When the two warrants
were presented to the district. pay
ment on the same was refused. it be-
ing claimed that the contract on
which the warrants were issued was
illegal and void.
The bank thereupOn brought suit
against the directors as individuals.
The suit was defended on the ground
that the contract was one with the
district and they were not liable upon
it. In this contention they were sus-
tained by the district court. The Su-
preme court takes different view
and holds that the contract on it's
face shows personal liability.
Attorney S. E. Ellsworth represent
ed the plaintiff and Thorp & Thorp
the defendant.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1900-05-24
rain since October.


There was some showers in the Lis
bon and LaMoure county late last
week which helped the crops there,
but north of the Fargo & Southwest.
.ern road the rain has been in showers
only and confined to small areas.
From Darlington to the boundary
the condition is bad. Grass has not
started and a short hay crop is GER
tain. Wheat the wheat is up it covers
the ground nicely and with rain this
whole country would raise great
crop. The soil is good; the conditions
unusual. A large area has been
broken for flax, but thousands of acres
have not been seeded the farmers
feeling that the seed would be wasted
unless rain falls and they are watch
ing the signs.
From Darlington south to James
town there is some improvement in
the general appearance. The wheat
is out of the ground and healthy in
color, showing that up to the present
time the crop has not suffered much
except as to growth. 1t is growing
slowly. This country would rally
with good rains within two weeks.
In the Red River valley a different
condition exists. Wheat has made
good progress and is three to five inch
es high. There have been good show
ers but as yet no soaking rain.
A word as to the effect of dry wea-
ther on wheat at this time. There is
difference between dry weather and
drouth. The bumper crop of 1890 was
raised with one rain in June that
must have fallen on just the right day.
At the present time wheat is going
deep for moisture but there is none
except as layer of frost furnishes it.,
and this is now four feet down, as
shown in the well-digging. The pres
ent danger is that the dry, hot sur
face will have killing effect on the
wheat under a process of burning be-
fore the deep roofing can be counted
on to push the plant. Here is where
the difference between drOuth and
simple dryness comes in. 1t is also a
question whether the showers that
are falling are not doing more harm
than good on this account. The hot
sun dries out this surface moisture
quickly with more or less shrivelling
effect on the plant. 1t is the soaking
rain that is needed. An all-night
downpour now would be worth mil
lions of dollars to the northwest.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1900-05-24
preliminary HEARING.
Frank Pierson of Medina Up For
Hearing on a Charge of Grand
Larceny.

The preliminary hearing of Frank
PiersOn of Medina charged with hav-
ing stolen about $50 worth of lumber
used by the Northern Pacific in the
construction of snow fences, was be-
gun before Justice Peter Pearson to-
day. F. Ingalls,, superintendent of
bridges and buildings on the Dakota
division took the stand.
Mr.. Ingalls, told of having visited
the ranch buildings owned by Mr..
Pierson and having looked over the
barn on the place owned by the de-
fendant. He was positive in his iden-
titicatiOn of the material in the barn
as the property of the Northern Pa
citic. The lumber, Mr.. Ingalls, stated,
was marked in the same manner as
all that used by the railway company.
The defendant Frank Pierson was on
the witness stand Monday in the case
of the State vs.. Pierson. He testified
regarding the lumber in his barn and
how he obtained possession Of the
same. He claimed to have secured
possession of the lumber honestly and
told where he had obtained all of it.
The preliminary hearing of Frank
Pierson was concluded Tuesday even
ing. Ira Nav and Henry Todd testi-
fed in favor of the defendant. +. In
gals was recalled. Justice Pearson
decided to hold the defendant for tri-
al and placed the amount OF the bonds
for his appearance at 500. Bonds
we're furnished by PierSon and he was
released. The preliminary hearing
lasted five days. During the hearing
there were numerous wordy scraps be-
tween the states attorney and the
attorneys for the defendant The lat
ter was represented by Attorneys
Thorp s. Thorp and Sanford.
1t is understood that the Northern
Pacific will cause more arrests before
long.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1900-05-24
DAVIS ON THE BOERS.
Says the Peace Envoys Are Proceeding In
An Irregular Manner.

saws the IeAcp 1LnSOye are proceeding
an Irregular Manner.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The Boer
question came up in the senate on the
resolution of Mr.. Allen to admit the
Boer delegates to the floor Of the senate.
Senators Allen and Mason made pro-
Boer speeches ON the resolution.
Senator Davis, chairman of the COM
mittee on foreign relations, delivered a
vigorous speech on the question of the
Boer representatives. He said their
mission was we'll understood and
known. They had, however, proceeded
in manner irregular and highly i'm
proper.
Mr.. Davis said that he did not want
to discourage sympathy of the Ameri-
can people with the Beers. but these
representatives had been taking an un-
wise course, premature and undiplo-
matte. Before presenting their case to
this government they were going about
the country attending public meetings
.nd attempting to enlist the people Of
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THE BRITISH ADVANCE.
Main Army Now Twenty Miles North Of
krOOnstad.

Main Army Now Twenty Miles North OF
krOonstad.
LONDON, May 24.-Once more Lord
Roberts is advancing in force. His wait
at kroonstad is over and already the
maiu British army is about 20 miles
north Of its former resting place. Judg-
ing from the dispatches of Lord Roberts
from Honingspru:t Station, while
ii .nking him OH either side Of the rail
road General French's cavalry and
General Ian Hamilton mounted ill.,
fantry, are both slightly in advance Of
Lord Roberts and threatening to ell
velop the Boer position, which extends
for 20 miles due north.
General French probably crossed the
Rhenoster river near the junction with
Honingspruit, which runs thence to
Honingspruit Station. The main Brit
ish army will probably advance along
the railroad while General French con-
vcrges from the west and General Ham
ilton from the east. Against this over
whelmius force the Beers will probably
follow their usual tactics Of retiring to
positions VIII .ch doubtless nave been
prepared in advance Tor their occupa-
ton.
General French and General Hamil-
ton are separ tied from each other by
about 40 miles. while Lord Roberts is
within IL miles of General French aud
go miles OF Gentr II !:u.l!!tll.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1900-05-24
BADEN-POWELL REPORTS,
Commander of Mafektng Tells of tn
Relief Of That Place.

| Commander of Mafektng Tells of the
Relief Of That Place.
LONDON, May 24.-The war Office
issues a dispatch from Lord Roberts
under date Of Honingspruit, May a.,
announcing the receipt by him of the
following message from Major General
Baden Powell:
"Mafeking, May l7.-I am happy to
inform you that Mafeking was success
ffully relieved today. The northern and
southern columns joined hands on May
Is and attacked the enemy yesterday
and after small engagement entirely
defeated them with loss. The British
casualties were killed aud % wounded.
"The relieving force marched into
Mafeking at . this morning, and the re-
lief and defense forces combined and
| moved out and attacked the enemy's
head laager. We shelled them out and
| nearly captured Snyman, and took one
gun, flag and large amount Of am
| munition, stores, etc.
Five Dead and Fifteen Wounded Boers
were found. The enemy appears to be
| retreating in all directions except one
| commando, which is lying low, possibly
to cover the retreat Of the remainder.
! Captain MacLaren and Corporal
Murray were found i'll the Boer hos
pital They are doing well. The
townspeople and the garrison of MAIZE
king are heartily grateful for their re-
Lief"
Lord Roberts dispatch further says:
| "Ian Hamilton reached Heilbron this
morning after a series of engagements
with Boer force, under Dewet, who is
retiring before him. Broadwood has
captured 10 Boer wagons. There have
been IS casualties in Hamilton's force
to yesterday evening. We marched
here this morning."
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1900-05-24
BOERS GREETED WARMLY.

Immense Audience at the Demonstration
for the Envoys in Washington.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-An audience
remarkable for its size. sympathy and
enthusiasm greeted the Boer ENJOYS at
the reception given in their honor at
the Grand Opera House under the aus
piccs Of congressional and citizens COM
mittees. Long before the time for the
meeting to open the house was crowded
to suffocation and many were turned
away unable to gain admittance. The
interior was appropriately decorated
with the national tri-colors of both the
United States and the Transvaal
While officially Washington was not
represented in any manner, there were
probably 80 members of the senate and
the house occupying seats in the audi.
torium and Oh the stage. Speaker Hen.
dcrson was III one Of the boxes.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1900-05-24
President Mckinley UnoffiCially Re.
Ceives the Delegates at the
White House.
Recalls His Offer to Mediate and
Declares Nothing Further Can
Be Done.
Delegates Will Leave Washington to
Address Meetings at Various
Points.

WASHINGTON. May 23.-Messrs. Fsch-
er, Vessels aud Wolmarans, the three
Boer ENJOYS who are now in this coun-
try, visited the White House at 10 a. m.
according to previous arrangements to
pay their respects to the president. No
official status was given the visitors and
they presented no credentials.
The ENJOYS were received in the blue
parlor, no one being present but them
selves, the president and Secretary Cor
telyou. At first the conversation
touched upon a variety Of subjects.
The Beers talked about Washington,
told how they admired the city and the
president escorted them to the porch at
the rear of the executive mansion,
where splendid view is obtainable OF
the Washington monument and the
Potomac river. President Kruger's
name finally was mentioned and the
visitors then stated their purpose in
coming to his country. They said
they understood that what
Secretary Hay Told Was Final.
and that tn, position of the United
States was that this country could not
interfere in the present struggle in
South Africa. The president confirmed
this view. He said that the action he
took some time ago (when at the re-
quest of the government OF the Trans
vaal that this government should inter-
vene, he offered his good offices to Eng
land to bring about peace) he did it
with great pleasure, in the hope that it
might possibly bring the conflict to an
end. This offer had been declined by
Great Britain and, he said, there was
nothing further that the United States
could do in the premises.
The ENJOYS minated that they were
glad to feel that they had fri4pds in
this country, and then bade the presi-
dent goodbye
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1900-05-24
TAYLOR EXPECTED 1T.
Has Little tn Say, However. Regarding
His Future Intentions,

Has Little to Say, However. Regarding
His Future Intentions.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 22.-Governor
Taylor arrived i'll the city from Frank.
fort and went at once to the custom
house. He intended leaving for his
home in Butler county at noon, but
missed his train. After reading the de.
cision, the governor said:
Il rather expected the decision would
be against me. The adverse ruling of
the state courts here made sort of
pes>imist of me, and am not surprised
that tie supreme court has overruled
the writ Of error.
This is not a time to talk. | will
only reltcrsge my former statements in
re.ard to denomination, that it will d.
pcud Oh the VII! Of the people,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1900-05-24
0. A. B0yntOn Believes that the Sit
uation Does Not Justify Some
of the Reports.
late Sown Grain is Growing Rapidly
and Getting Well Rooted in
the Soil.
Jrops in Other Counties of the Jim
Valley Have Not Suffered
From DrOuth.

'All this talk about crops looking
poor and unlikely to grow owing tC
the absence of rain is very tiresome'
said O. a. Boynton Tuesday. "Crops
are looking about as good as have ever
seen in my many years residence in
North Dakota. Late sown grain,
contrary to many reports is growing
Icey-even better than early soWn
and the prospects are very encourag-
ing. | sOwed some oats a few day age
and the crop is coming up evenly and
looks all right.
''Grain sown with a drill and press
ed into the ground sufficiently deep
sprouted quickly and will get along
with little rain. The dry weather
has forced the roots deep into the soil
and if we have rain later in the sea-
,son and then dry spell about July
i the roots will be down SO deep that
the hot winds can do the same no
harm. In my opinion a fairly dry
spring is always better than one with
a great deal of rain.
,. "GrasS is not as tall as it might
have been had we had more rain but
/ it is very nutritious as my horses and
other stock which have been in pas
ture, evidence. ] have planted corn
and think this is an ideal season for
raising the same. There is no need,
in my opinion, OF any alarm being felt
over the situation. If we get plenty
Of rain at the right time later in the
season crops will be all right.''
A number of gentlemen from coun-
ties along the jamestown & Northern
gave it as their opinion that with
rain later in the season crops will be
1good. Attorney r. A. Bill who was
! in from Darlington Tuesday says
that the reports that Foster county
farmers were blowing under wheat
and others crops because of the same
not having grown, are erroneous. Mr..
Bill says there may have been a few
cases where the grain was Improperly
seeded and did not grow causing the
owner to become discouraged and
plow the same up but there are no
such cases in the vicinity Of Caring
.ton.
y Reports from Eddy, LaMoure and
Dickey counties Indicate that while
rain would be helpful the crops are do
ing well and with plenty of rain in
June will be all right. The conditions
IN the Red River Valley are said to be
excellent, as a rule.
Tuesday nights rain extended from
Mandan to Buffalo on the main line OF
| the Northern Pacific and north as far
as Leeds At Leeds and Minnewau-
kan light rain fell for about four
hours. No rain fell at Edgeley. The
rainfall in StutSman county was very
light and of little value to growing
crops.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1900-05-24

HoN1NGsPRUiT. Orange Free State,
May 22.-General French has crossed
the Rhenoster river, northwest of here.
This movement, combined with General
Ian Halnilton's occupation of Heilbron,
renders the Boer position, 20 miles in
the Brit! sh front, untenable. The latest
reports received. however. say the
burghers are prepared to make strong
resistance and possess Is guns.
KIMBElaEY, Tuesday, May 22.-About
800 Beers have surrendered at Vryburg
(north of Kimberley, and little more
than half way between that place and
Mafeking).
The road is all clear from Mafeking
and all opposition in this district is
practically ended.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1900-05-24
United States Supreme Court Dis.
misses KentuCky's Governor
ship Case.
Result of This Action AffirmS the
Decision of the Kentucky
Courts.
Outcome of the Legal Contest CeIe
brated by Democrats of
Frankfort.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-The Uniteu
States supreme court has decided the
Kentucky governorship case in favor of
Governor Eeckham, dismissing the
writ Of error from the Kentucky court
Of appeals. The opinion was ha 'ded
down by Chief Justice Fuller and a
vigorous dissenting opinion was deliv-
cred by Justice Harlan. Justices Brew
er, Brown and McKenna also dissented
from portions Of the opinion.
The opinion was handed down by
Chief Justice Fuller and the case was
dismissed for want of jurisdiction. He
said the court should be the last to over
step the bounds limiting it's own juris-
diction, and that the determination Of
cases of this character, contests for
state offices, must necessarily be settled
by the political branch Of the govern
ment. That branch had acted in the
Kentucky cases when the general as
sembly took jurisdiction. There was
no appeal from the assembly's decision
which was favorable to Goebel and
Beckham, except to the tribunal of the
people, which tribunal the chief justice
said was always in session. He also
said the case was purely a state case
that Kentucky was in the full possession
of its faculties as member of the
Union, and that there was no emergency
at this time calling for interference.
The opinion in the Kentucky case was
not unanimous, Justices Brewer, Har-
Ian, Brown and McKenna dissenting.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1900-05-24
WILL QUIT WASHINGTON.

Boer Delegates to Address Meetings
Throughout the Country.
WASHINGTON, May 23. Those who
have been closely identified with the
Boer delegates since they have been in
Washington, and who conferred with
them during The day on their plans, say
that as result Of the statement Of the
secretary Of the state the delegates will
not remain long in Washington, but
will attend a series Of meetings to be
held throughout the country. Before
going to the White House the delegates
breakfasted with Mr.. John E. Milhol-
land of New York, Mr.. St. John Gatf-
ney and Representative Sulzer also be-
inc nreSant
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have bought and will hereafter
have at my stable in charge OF SANDY
Clubb. the standard and registered
trotting bred stallion, Harpooner.
Have also purchased three of his colts
which will always be glad to show
those interested. Fee to insure fifteen
dollars. II. B. Wood.
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A Keen Clear Brain.

Your best feelings, your social posi-
tion or business success depends large
ly on the perfect action of your stOm-
ach and liver. DIR. Kings New Life
Pills give increased strength, keen
clear brain, high ambition. a Is cent
box will make you feel like new be.
ing. Sold by Wonnenberg & Avis,
druggists.
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To Cure La Grippe IN "a Hours.

No remedy equals Warmers White
Wine of Tar Syrup for this terrible
and fatal disease. Ii taken thoroughly
and in time. it will cure Il case in "A
hours. and for the cough that follows
LaGrippe it never fails TO give relief.
Price 25c and SOC. For sale 10y Won
nenbcrg G., Avis.
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For Lease.

For grazing, 32O acres in Sec. -
1906: $40 acres in Sec. 3l-l3o-6I: 100
acres in Sec. l5-l4O-6S. Address with
your offer for same or part.
Thomas Brady,
1916 LOtta Ave-.
East st. Louis. III.
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Brighter Than Ever.

Don't miss the Fargo Fire Festival
June 9th. 7th and Sth. New attract
ions. \ carnival of fun. Special trains
and low rates via Northern Pacific Ry.
Full information on application to
Ticket Agents.
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bear to influence the action of this gov
ernment. Mr.. Davis moved to lay the
Allen resolution on the table which was
carried. H6 to q.
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Quarantine Against San Francisco.
Otto's Death Hourly Expected.

MUNICH, May 23.-The latest reports
regarding the condition Of the demented
King Otto Of Bavaria 10 tha. he 10
paralyzed and unable to speak or eat.
His death is hourly expected.
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Rev. Gavin Dead.

Rev. Gavin, formerly pastor at
wimbledon died at Cathay Monday.
lie had been i'll for some time.
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Rates to the Fire Festival.

Low rates and special train service
to Fargo Fire Festival June 9Th, 7th
and sth. For full particulars apply to
nearest ticket agent Northern Pacific
Pr
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HIGHBINnIRS THREATEN.
Will Assaksinate All Crlest;nls Who SUBJ
nit to Jnocuia ion.

init to Inncu 'lOn.
SAS FRANCISCO, May 23.-Chinese
highsint,ers and tie loarG of health
have had clash over the bubonic
plague question, and up to the present
time the hi:.hbinders seem to be ahead.
So far, by threats to a>sassinate any of
the Chinese, who submits to iMOculatlOn
against the plague, they have prevented
them from taking treatment. There are
25, 900 Chinese in the Chinese quarter
Lnf they are tcrrorizcl at the prospect
Of vac; !nataOn with the Hafkne Pro-
phylactic. 1t was stated at a meeting
of the board of health that at first the
Chinese We're willing to undergo the
trru; mvnt bat that tac Highlander ele-
ment clrcv lGtci IL" r~;} 1T that the
whites had couSpirrH 10 Kill off the Chi
ne,e and hiH Adopted Iii, m"HI, 10 do
it. This Story hvI liAMculate effect
and it VIII REQUIRE force to make the
Chinese submit. The Chinese merchants
have closed their stores, not on account
of fear of vaccination but for fear that
their stores w.ll b. wrecked by the ig-
nOrant Chinese masses who hold them
responsible for the action of the board
of health. SO far as plague cases are
concerned they have been no develop
ments and no new cases I've been dis
covered.
Quarantine Against San Francisco.
PORTLAND, Or. May 23.-State Quar-
antine Officer Nolan has fully estab-
lished the quarantine against San Fran
cisco on account of the bubonic plague.
A camp of detention has been est D.
ished milo from the city and guarls
placed on ell trains will prevent all ex-
press parcels from entering the state.
United States mail will 60 through as
express matter undisturbed. But little
fear Of spread is anticipated.