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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-12-05

Judge Rose, John MilSted and other
jamestown friends, leaving Sunday
evening for his home. Mr.. Lunger
visited jamestown in 1879 and noticed
with considerable surprise the pro-
gress the city has made since then.
He says he ceuld have cleared many
thousand dollars had he invested in
lots here in the early days. Instead
he invested in a half section of land
in the Red River Valley, paying there
for 81, 200 and sold it few years later
for $1,000. Mr.. Lunger says if the
spring opens up right in North Da-
kota there will be a great rush Of
homeseekers from Iowa to this state
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-12-05
some of the law-breakerS to see the
error OF their ways. There is some
political friction there but not enough
to cause any great interest.
Two Warm Towns.

"McHenry and Bowdon are two of
the warmest towns on the map" said
a travelling man who recently visited
the busy little places. "a portien of
the residents Of both the towns scar
cely ever sleep and on many occasions
they have such a hot time that others
find it difficult to take a nap. Shoot
ing Of firearms is common thing
aud it Is q wonder the casualties are
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-12-05
HAS A BULLET IN HIS HEAD.
FARGO Physicians Failed to Take the
Bullet From John CapIis'
Head.

John Caplls, the man who was shot
by Geo. Butts in a row in a Bowdon
saloon, was in Jamestown Monday on
his return from St. Johns hospital in
Fargo where he had been securing
treatment for the wound. Fargo
physicians attempted to locate the
bullet in Caplis' head but were unable
to do so. The X-rays were used Sun
day but the leaden pellet was not
found.
Caplis was returning to Bowdon to
look after his business interests. He
is looking tirst-rate and says he feels
that way. He says he received good
treatment at the hospital in Fargo
and, while regretting that the bullet
was not located, he does not antici-
pate any further trouble from it.
Inasmuch as Mr.. Caplis is now we'll
it is probable that Butts who did the
shooting will be released as Caplis
favors such action.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-12-05
Frank W. March, a Travelling Man,
Shot By W. T. West Sat.
urddy.
Alleged Insult By West to Mrs.
March Said to Be Cause OF
Trouble.
West Is Arrested and Locked Up
he Refuses to Talk About
the Affair.

Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. Frank
w. March, we'll known travelling
man representing the North Star
boot and shoe company, was shot and
very seriously injured at 10 O'Clock
Saturday evening, in the lobby OF the
Hotel Dacotah.
The shooting was done by W. T..
West, a representative of the George
G. Wright Land company of St. Paul,
who has made his headquarters in
this city for the past six months.
West surrendered to the chief of po-
lice Immediately after the shooting
without resistance and was locked up
in the county jail.
The trouble is said to have started
several days ago over an alleged in
suit offered Mrs. March by West. The
trouble was renewed Saturday even
ing in the hotel Office. March de-
manded an apology, and when refused,
knocked West down and afterwards
hit him twice. The men were at once
separated and, as West arose, he drew
a 32.caliber revolver. The room was
crowded with guests, and there was
wild stampede to get out of range.
Several of those near West attempt
ed to seize and disarm him, but before
they were able to do so he fired.
March was about two feet distant,
the bullet entering the left side of the
body, near the groin. March was able
to walk out into the hallway, but real
lied that he was seriously injured.
Paralysis Of the left leg ensued in a
few minutes, and attending physicians
fear the intestines have been injured.
The bullet has not been located.
March is married man and has a
wife and baby living in the city.
West is from Minneapolis.
Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 3.-Frank
March, who was shot by w. E. West,
died yesterday afternoon. The bull
let was not located, although an oper-
alton was performed before the death
of March. West was seen at the coun-
ty Jail after having been informed of
the death Of March. He declined to
make any statement for publication,
stating that his attorneys had in
structed him not to talk Of the affair.
He remarked, ihowever, that he
refused to give up his revolver when
requested as he feared March would
attack him again. HecOnsidered him
dangerous from stories March had
himself told of encounters he had
with various parties. West greatly
deplores the fatal termination Of the
shooting and stated that he had no
idea he was even seriously wounded at
first.
W. T. West, who shot Frank March
at Grand Forks was held to the dis
trict court without bail.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-12-05

Many New Settlers.
W. w. Lunger, real estate man of
Davenport, Iowa, was the guest of
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-12-05
WEDDING BELLS IN The HILLS
Wedding of Charlotte NJ. Brady to
D. W. Gerber Was a Pretty
Affair.

mas ever taken place in the hills was
that OF Charlotte NJ. Brady and D. W.
Gerber, both of whom have resided
near Gerber, N. D. for sometime.
AT O'Clock, on the evening of Nov.
% the wedding occurred, at the home
OF the brides parents. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. VIM. Griffith
OF the Congregational church at Pin
gree, in the presence of some sixty of
the many friends of the contracting
parties, who assembled from far and
near to witness the happy affair.
The bridesmaid was Leila Gerber,
sister of the groom and the best man
John T. Brady, brother of the bride.
The four young folks looked the pic
ture of health, beauty and happi-
ness.
The bride was becomingly attired
in rich costume of sky blue tapestry
Silk, the waist Of which had front of
cream cOlored Indian silk, over which
were folds of chiffon. She wore a
wreath OF white roses and carried
flowers of the same variety.
The bridesmaid wore dress of blue
cashmere, trimmed with lighter blue
silk: while the groom and best man
were appropriately dressed in suits of
black.
After the ceremony was performed
a shower of rice was thrown towards
the happy pair, with which went con-
gratulations and expressions of hope
for bright and happy future.
The wedding dinner was complete
in every detail, and it was with pleas
ure that the guests seated themselves
to such dainty repast. One of the
dellcacies was Newfoundland cake
made and decorated by the bride her.
self, which contained souvenir. The
one who received this will, it is ex-
pected. be the next one to encounter
such happy event. The brides cake
was nicely decorated and added much
to the beauty Of the table.
The bride and groom were recipi-
ents of many fine presents among
which were solid silver sugar shell
and butter knife, which were sent
by relatives in Colorado.
A bible presented to the bride by
Rev. Griffith.
Two pairs of towels, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Putnam.
Chair throw, Julia Ova.
Bed spread, Mr.. and Mrs. James B.
Ruddy.
Pair Of towels. Mrs. VIM. Homuth.
DamaSk table cloth, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Gerber.
Pair of towels, Mr.. and Mrs. j. f.
Nennum.
Damask table cloth, Tillie Ova.
Linen table cloth, John II. Brady.
Table cloth, Geo. NJ. Gerber.
Bed spread, Mr.. and Mrs G. L.
Hunter.
One-half doz. oat meal dishes, John
Winguer and Edgar Humes.
Chenille stand cover, L. G.. LOvett.
dSe, MI. ana Mrs. peterson.
Carving set. Sam SmaltZ.
Glass cake dish. Mrs. Cochran and
daughter.
China lamp, J. W. Grum.
Pickle dish. James Grum.
Glass tea set, George Grum.
China tea set. Mr.. and Mrs Ken
nedy and daughter.
Glass tea set, Leila Gerber.
One-half doz. knives and forks, Hen
ry Gerber.
Lamp, J. H. Hunte..
Toilet set, L. Fair, William and
Martin Homuth.
Two oat meal dishes and salt and
pepper, Margaret Brady.
Pair pillows, Mrs. Aug. Aibrecht.
Three hemstitched pillow cases,
Mary Homuth.
Five dollars, Frank Nordene.
Five dollars, John Nordene.
After dinner the guests engaged in
dancing until morning and then de-
parted, wishing the bride aud groom
T.
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reading room was left over to next
meeting, City Attorney Thorp not
having given his opinion.
The park committee reported the
sale of old lumber for $24.50.
The following bills were allowed:
Il M Andre, draying. l 70
ID Baldwin, oil and white lead. l 80
Electric Light CO, pumping for
domestic purposes, 27 days. 135 90
Elec. Light Co, pumping fire
purposes, no charge.
Carl Russell, 124 days on we'll. 25 90
Edward Otis, II days well..... % 90
Geo Bennett, 6 days well. II 90
Lutz Co, coal 90 60
l. L Smith, 81 days we'll. l........ 26 90
j B Harris, well work. ........ 134 80
Peter Letter, IL days work we'll "a 90
Elec Light Co, lights well..... 80
/" 4" L" city,. .... 1O4 so
r E G. Giese, carpenter work.. 33 Is
w Hodge, carpenter work. ..... q 30
Kirk & Allen, material. ....... 33
Chase & Grant Co, stove. ..... 2 so
G d Shurlock, wood ........... IS
F NJ Hayden, work pest house. 90
D Baldwin, supplies pest house y
H Past, draying ....... ,...... %
G Fiechert, 6 days team....... 90
Canham & Mastin, plumbing. 9 80
Kirk & Allen, supplies. ....... 2 IS
w U, messages. s................ 55
L C L'Moore, police ........... 60 90
e E Green, spec police. ..... 2 90
Canham & Mastin, plumbing. 81 IS
S A Wilder, ret ballot box. 200
G D Shurlock, coal for well.... So so
G d Shurlock, wood. ........... 4 90
Geo Conn, surveying. ...... Is 90
Luts Co, lumber. 3 II
Josiah PierSOn, street com. 80. Is 90
C J Stacey, rent we'll OUTFIT. la 90
r L Scott & Co, hardWare.... IS
Capital, printing. ng.............. ! 10
Geo G Eager, express. ......... 10
Alert printing. g........ :. 5 30
E Russell, police. e.............. 60 90
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-12-05
EDWARD H. HARTMAN, THE RAILROAD MAGNATE WHO
LIKES TO PLAY JOCKEY.

which railroad
his stock farm Orange county n
Y,
hardly be said be jockey ne
understands speedy
on q
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19

migrant; there have been 29,S34 to over
61,OOO japanese. In fifty years there
will be scarcely any Hawaiians left to
inhabit the Hawaiian Islands. The old
customs and habits of the Hawaiians are
dying out faster even than the race itself.
The Hawaiians do not work hard or
systematically. In the old days, before
the advent Of missionaries and traders,
all the Hawaiians lived comfortably with
out the need of working. thanks to the
natural resources always available. CIV
ilization brought to them the necessity
Of working for living and seeing others
occupy the lands which once were theirs.
japanese and Chinese and other alien
races have come into the land, and do
the better kinds of work, and the Ha-
waiian is left principally to fishing and
boating. though even here the Chinese
have intruded, and will soon drive out
the poor Hawaiians.
1t is sad to watch the passing Of any
race, and doubly so when the natives
are such fine, we'll made, generous and
good-natured souls. But the civilization
of the white man is not kind to any Of
the colored races, and they 80 out one
by one. With the end Of the Hawaiians
another picturesque race will have dis
appeared from this earth.
ALFRED STEAD,
Fellow Royal Colonial Society.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
GraIdma Dolklus' Chr Stm:S
BY MARY n. WILLARD.



q S Tom comm home this Christmas,
Mis- Dorkins?' Homer Fox asked, as
q he delivered the pint of milk he
brought daily to the little house at the
upper end Of Scarborough.
Old Mrs. Dorkins wiped her hands on
her checked Bingham apron, and got the
blue pitcher from the shelf upon which
1t was setting.
HE amt quite sure" she answered.;
che wants to come, he says. but seems
like something always happens at the
very last minute to keep him."
II see you're fixin' for him, anyhow.
What's them-mince pies?"
"Oh, yes fix for him every year. l
wouldn't like him to come an not find ev-
erything ready. don't give him up till
l have to. Them's mince pies. an these
are dried-apple pies. Come here" She
opened the pantry door and beckoned him
in. II don't s'pose you know what these
are" she said, with smile half deprc-
eating. half sad. lifting a cloth from the
bread board.
He peeped over her shoulder. Gee
whuts!" he cried eXplosvely. You don't
mean to say I've got to have one o
them, Gran'ma Dorkins. sure's my names
Homer Fox! Horse ginger-cakes, by
cracky! The very kind you used to make
when me an Tom an Susy went to school
to Aunt Liddy Jackson
Grandma Dorkins laughed and wrapped
him up three of the big brown cakes cut
into some semblance Of horse with her
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19

while posing for him was <reated as a
member of the family. In society she
continued to be favorite.
One day. as Unexpectedly as the
lightning flashes from the sky, there
came to her request from the artist
to whom she was sitting to leave his
home. because of certain things he had
heard concerning her conduct prior to
entering his home. Panied and indig-
nant, she demanded the name Of her
detractor. Herkomer refused to say
more than that he himself believed her
good, but that the stories besmirching
her name compelled him to insist upon
her leaving his home.
The matter did not end there. The
friends Of Miss Wackerman took up
her cause, such men as the bishop Of
London and United States Ambassador
Choate demanding an explanation.
which was not forthcoming. Herkomer
was finally obliged to leave London in
disgrace and is now living in Germany.
He at one time lived in Syracuse. n. Y.
That was before his departure for Eu-
rope.
Despite the magnificent expression Of
faith in her given by her friends and
by eminent persons, Miss Vanderbilt
Wackerman worried about it until her
mind finally gave way.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
CAPITAL and Labor.

no antagonism in this country between
labor and capital. On the contrary, they
should be in one close alliance and friend
ship. Our institutions forbid that an ex-
PLANTATION Of such antagonism should be
found in class jealousy and abuses.
l desire distinctly to disclaim any. in
tention to suggest what may be the cause
or causes of the dislocation which unfor-
tunatey so frequently occurs in the re-
lationship of labor to capital. Whether
it results from unreasonable and irritat-
ing demands on the part of labor. or
whether our workingmen listen too credll-
lousy to malign counsels, or whether
again the trouble arises from the greed
and avarice of capital and Of its immense
aggregations. l do not pretend to say.
Perhaps all these have a share in Great
ing the difficulty. But there is antag-
onism in this relationship where there
should be generous unity of purpose.
The situation itself proves that some
where there are members of our partner
shin in American citizenship who act in
violation Of partnership duty; and l am
sure that l venture nothing in making
the assertion that the only remedy for
this situation must be found in a return
to the observances of the law of Ameri-
can cooperation. This return will not
be accomplished by nursing real or Inn
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19

she believes that some one has attempt
ed to poison her.
A year ago this young woman was a
merry creature-One Of the most idol
lied persons in London society. She is
Helen bilt-Wackerman, and her
home is in Buffalo. from which city she
went to London three years ago to
study music and art. Her beauty Won
men. Her face, forehead. hands and
neck were all Of soft ivory tint. Her
hair is golden, her eyes are brown, and
her shoulders and neck Of such forma-
ton that artists raved over them. Sew
eral painted her and others sought her
for "pose." One Of the portraits was
by Ellis Roberts, and so strlkingly
handsome was it that when 1t was huAg
In the Royal Academy by the Hanging
Committee. of which Hubert Won
Herkomer was a member, he objected
to 1t, for he said 1t was "too beautiful
to be true" 1t was not like anything
on earth. When introduced to the sub
ject he realized that the portrait was
not false and he appealed to her to sit
for him. She granted the request, and
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
Looked Like Cherries,


There are many varieties Of red pep
pers, or Chill peppers, in the market, Of
many shapes and sizes. They are all
hot T. the tongue but some are hotter
than others. One variety resembles a
cherry in appearance, and these are
called cherry peppers, and are hotter
than all the others; in fact. no ther-
mometer can go high enough to show
their holiness A box Of these peppers
was displayed in front of commission
store on Front street yesterday, the top
layer packed with stems down, so that
even an Oregonian might have taken
or, rather, mistaken-them for Royal
Anne cherries. A passerby stopped to
ask the price Of the cherries" He
was told $3.50 per box. He asked how
much the expressage would be to his
home in Kansas and was told 80 cents.
He planked down 81 40 and the box was
marked with his address and handed to
an express messenger.
When the Kansas man had gone a
person who witnessed the transaction
asked the dealer what he meant by
swindling him. The dealer asked how.
by selling him peppers for cherries"
was the answer. 1t then dawned on the
dealer that the Kansas man had really
supposed he was buying Oregon cher
ries, and he began to wonder what
would happen in suffering, bleeding
Kansas when the peppers reached there
and were tasted. And he is still wond-
ering.-Portland Oregonian.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19

OF course, some OF these people just
"growed that way" When they were
in infancy their mothers spent days and
weeks doing nothing but keeping them in
good humor. They were never thrown
on their own resources nor had to make
the best of circumstances. On the other
hand are the cheerful folk who are
pleased with rattle and tickled with
straw" They manage to have good
time almost anywhere. A blessing up
on these simple hearts who take the
world as they find it, without murmur
and, always looking for the good and
pleasant. realize essentially what they
expect! They are the conservators OF
sane living in the world.
There is a class which amuses itself
directly at the expense of others. 1t Is
composed of those who pride themselves
upon their wit. Repartee and sharp lit
tie turns that have reference to another
are sort of revel to them. Bringing
into notice the foibles and peculiarities
of even a friend is not beneath their pur-
pose to pose as wits. But retribution in
the form Of the loss Of friends and the
faculty for perceiving the ludicrous. be-
coming at last weakened through over
work, degenerates into caricature, or pos
tive Stiffness.
1t does not need a long experience to-
show us that those who surrender them
selves to the desire for amusement miss
it's realization. The everyday duties, the
close-at-hand service, the longing to be
worthy of the gift Of life, while driving
from the mind the unworthy aim toward
getting good time out of the world, will
instead supply that peculiar, broad. va
ried. interest, which furnishes happiness,
including that lower order Of satisfac-
ton named amusement.
MARY b. BALDWIN.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19

In 1905 there were lob Hawaiians
in the islands still. even though foreign
ers had already begun introducing civil
ization. In 1872 the native population
had dwndled to 49.O44, to which must be
added LAST part observation-disclosures Of
an Hawaiian mother and foreign hus-
band.
The next twelve years saw a further
drop to 4O,144, and an increase Of part
Hawaians to APIS, while in 1890 there
were only 34.436 Hawaiians and G1SG
part Hawaians. Six years later the Ha-
waiians number BLOB. and the mixed
population S,4S5. The latest census
brings to light the fact that not only has
the pure native population continued to
diminish, but the part Hawaiian num-
bers have decreased from S,4S3 to 1885.
The Hawaiian population is now actually
ONE third the number of the japanese i'm
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19

wants and in deciding upon those policies
of government which shall prevail. Gov
eminent cannot be made perfect any
more than the human mind may attain
omnipotence, but as education advances
we can improve upon old methods, anu
we can demand from our public servants
honesty and fidelity, and by the exer-
else of the elective franchise in our pri-
maries and caucuses secure the highest
standard Of ability. II, however, as Is
too often the case, the so-called higher
education leads us to forego this right,
then we deserve disagreement and
spoliation and the arraying of one por-
ton of our people against the other. lg
norance provokes discomfort, and. If l
may be permitted to use the term, ed
ucated ignorance" provokes anarchy and
confusion.
Teach our youth that the principles for
which our forefathers fought are as dear
to them as to those who took part in
that great struggle; teach them that the
great battles which ended in the emanci-
patton of the slave are the glory of our
country and We're but another step IN
advance in our system Of government;
Undue them with respect for our flag;
teach them that our country is really
the home for those who love liberty, that
it is truly the refuge for the oppressed,
and that it offers equal opportunities
to all.
BENJAMIN B. ODELL, JR.,
Governor of New York.
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pie knilc '"There's one for you, one for
Susy, an one for lii Jeff. Tell Susy
sent 'em to remind her of old times. You
an she were sweethearts even when you
used to scuffle with Tom for a piece of
his ginger-cake."
'Tom's dom middlin' well, amt he,
Grammar" Homer asked. making start
to go. but holding on to the back door
as he waited for her reply.
''rom's dom splendid" the old woman
said, proudly. Hes way up in the rail
road business now"
Its near on ten years since he was
home, amt it?"
mine years this Christmas" she cor
rected him. Hes been intendn' to come
for SO long; but he's awfully busy. Ton,
is. With so much responsibility he cam
hardly ever leave"
'"rook his wife to Europe last year.
didn't hep
YES. They was gone three months.
He wrote to me after they got back, an
said he thought for sure he was goin' to
get up that year. but now he couldn't.
was real disappointed. for I'd been most
certain I'd have him here last Christ
mas"
Its likely he'll come this season." Ho-
mer remarked, by way Of comfort.
Don't you know, I'm sort O. positive
he WILL" Grandma said. Frightening.
1--WE been disappointed often enough be-
fore. but this time it's different-him not
bein' home for SO long-an' l wrote him
hadn't been well lately. My rheumatic
bothers me dreadful this winter. Putin
1t altogether. Homer. I'm bound Toms
comm this time"
Homer hitched at his faded overalls,
shut the door and then opened it a crack.
lie couldn't find word to say.
Old Mrs. Dorkins laughed softly as she
wiped off the kitchen table. Don't you
ever tell, Homer; but I've baked horse
ginger-cakes every year for Toms home
comm, an then had to send EN- to the
Orphan Asylum over at Wallingford.
Now. this year calc'late Toms goin' to
eat EN- himself"
Its only two days till Christmas" HO-
mer said. slowly. "You ought to be hear
In from him whether he's comm I'm
goin' to the postotice. I'll see II there's
q letter for you."
mo. Homer. don't" said Grandma,
hastily. "I'd rather not have it till the
last thing. You know. IL he shouldn't be
comm won't have anything to look for