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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1903-09-10
CITY WARRANTS SOLD
BID FOR $4,000 OF CITY
WARRANTS AC-
CEPTED.
OTHER MATTERS DISPOSED.
OFBY THE CITY
COUNCIL.

Az Ul1c oOJVuA llCu lnCCVAliS VI ClIC
city council Wednesday evening the
action Of the previous evening in re-
jecting the bid OF G. Ellingweod &
Company Of Chicago for $40, 900 worth
of city warrants was recOnsidered.
The bid OF the company was a little
over par and would mean that the in
terest would be about 9-1O per cent,
the regular rate being7 per cent. A
motion to accept the bid carried, all
members voting in favor Of it. Be.
fore the motion was voted on an OPP.
portunity was given number Of citi-
zens to express themselves. George
Lutz favored the acceptance OF the
bid. He believed that if the sale of
the warrants was put off until next
year it would be hard to sell the same.
Many improvements had been made
during the past summer by parties
who understood that the sewer system
would be extended and more we'll pro-
poS~d. 1t would be a great disap-
pointment to the if the system should
not be put in. The improvement pro-
posed would be OF great Importance to
the city. A. d. Grant stated that in
terests he represented had put up
buildings with the understanding that
the sewer would be put in. 1t was a
matter of dollars and cents to them
and they we're anxious thai the sewer
be put in as soon as possible. Dr.
SiftOn favored the proposition. All
would be better satisfied ii the sewer
was put in this fall. S. A. Wilder
said he was in favor of the the sewer
being built as soon as possible. Prop
erty owners were anxious to have the
extension made as soon as possible.
Over a dozen houses had been built
with the understanding the sewerage
could be secured soon. II. B. Wood
was Of the opinion that the difference
OF one er cent or 50 would not make
much Of an amount Oh a fifty foot lot.
Alderman Chenery objected to the
payment Of sl55 to the Western Elec-
Company for pumping during August
Over $500 had been spent in the in
stallation of a meter and he eclared
himself opposed to going on the fiat
rate any longer. 1t was not q business
pro position.
Alderman Shurlock and Hurts
were Of the opinion that the flat rate
was cheaper for August than it would
have been under the meter system.
Mr.. Kurtz said the water committee
did not feel justified in paying for the
pumping at a gallon rate and selling
at fiat rate. Alderman Chenery
stated that the city was paying out
s155 per month and getting in about
$40 and he thought it was about time
a change was made. The bill was
finally allowed, all present voting aye.
An offer Of Geo. Smith of 1910 for
lot in beck Lloyd's addition was
referred to a committee. MIR. Smith
agrees to pay for cement walks and
to put upa residence within Ia months
to cost $2,OOOor more.
Mayor Severn stated that in the
past year 800 wells had gone dry in
the city and trees had been doing
we'll. He believed that this was due
to the destruction Of the dam on the
James river. He proposed that dam
be built en- the river at point to be
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1903-09-10
ROBBED WEALTHY cHIcAGoANs
Negro Attired as Janitor Gained En-
trance to Residences.

: s'~''SV " ssSo10SIVSSOs
Chicago, Sept. 10.-The mystery of
half dozen robberies in the houses
Of wealthy residents Of Hyde Park
and other parts of the city has been
solved. and Charles F. Stout, q rail-
road ticket broker. and Henry Moe.
. jeweler. have been arrested and
charged with receiving the stolen
property.
The man charged with committing
all the robberies Is Samuel Smith, q
negro He was arrested and confessed
that, attired as an electrician or jani-
tor, he had gained admittance to the
houses of families in their absence
and robbed the place ut his leisure.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1903-09-10
Low viii Accept denomination.

New York, Sept. 1O-The Evening
Post says that positive information
has been obtained that Mayor Low
will accept a denomination, and that
the fusion conference will place him
at the head of its ticket by . unani-
nous vote.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1903-09-10
CROSS COUNTRY CANAL.

Prussian Cabinet Decides TO Again
Ask for its Construction.
Berlin, Sept 10.-The Prussian cab
iuet has decided again to propose to
the landtag the construction of great
cross country canal to connect the
fine, Weser and Elbs, thus complet-
,dg the emperor's proposed system OF
internal waterways.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1903-09-10

Halle, Prussia, Sept 10.-A severe
wind and rain storm during the army
maneuvers tore away the balloons
and made wireless telegraphy impos-
sible. Emperor William, in command
OF two Saxon army corps. attacked the
opposing army corps with ferocity.
stormed several of the latter's bat
teries, and compelled the Prussians to
retire
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1903-09-10
compeIs Prussians to Retire In Sham
Battle.

VICTORY FOR THE NAIsEn.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-02
KING CHARLES VISITS SQUADRON.
Portuguese Sovereign Received by Admiral
Cotton on the Brooklyn.

Lisbon. Aug. liking Charles in the uniform
Of an admiral the Prince Royal, Luiz Philippe.
the young Prince Don Manuel. and Premier
Rideiro. al , O'Clock to-day embarked at the
dockyard on the Tagus for their visit to the
American squadron. They were accompanied
by the officers of the royal palace and the off,
cials Of the Ministry of Marine. The usual
honors were accorded to the royal and state
barges as they moved out Of the Tagus. both
The American and Portuguese men-of-war,
which were gayly dressed for the occasion, fir
ing salutes. As the barges neared the flagship
Brooklyn the band aboard played the national
anthem of Portugal
The royal persons were received at the head
Of the ladder by Admiral Cotton, with his
chief OF staff. the commanders of the other
ships. and the United States Minister, Mr..
Bryan. Files of sailors manned the gangway.
The King and his escort inspected the Brook
lyn The King examined the equipment guns
and arnor Of the ship. his conversation on this
subject with Admiral Cotton beng interesting
and cordial The visit ended after a luncheon
Admiral Cotton in his remarks at the luncheon
said ne desired to thank his majesty for the
honor of his visit. and that he desired to ex-
press his great appreciation CT the extreme
cord lality Of the reception rendered TO the squad
ron. not only by the King but by all the people
Of Lisbon. He proposed toast to the King,
Queen and the royal family Of Portugal
The King. in replying, said he congratulated
himself that he had had the opportunity to visit
the American squadron. The cordial manner il
which be had been received put him under
pleasant obligation, that Of thanking President
Roosevelt for the pleasure he felt at having
made the acquaintance Of Admiral Cotton. He
would. therefore he declared, send a telegram To
President Roosevelt in which he would also
thank him for the proof Of American good Will
shown by the visit Of the squadron
The King proposed q toast TO President Roose-
yalr saving that to drink 10 the President was
to drink to the prosperity Of that most powerful
nation
ESQ O'Clock this evening.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-02
CATHOLIC SOCIETIES FEDERATION.

Atlantic City. y. J.. Aug. 1.-The third national
convention Of the American Fedora ton OF Catholic
Societies began here to-day. It is last four days
Delegates representing and one-half million
persons present from nearly every State IN the
Union. Solemn high mass was celebrated az St
Nlcholas's Church by Bishop McFauL Of Trenton
ths morning. The sermon was by Bishop SeoaSt an
Messmer, CT Green Bay. The C invention is 20 seek
to bring all Catholic societies into closer touch
Bishop McFaul, speaking OF the work that Is be-
ing accomplished by the fedora ton, SAID;
The American Fedora ton OF Catholic Societies
SO far possible, is endedvoring to create Cath
olc public opinion in United States on all lead
ing questions and is anxious TO impress on lhe
minds Of The Catholic people OF America The necSS-
sty Of conforming The ideas on economies OF MS
late holiness, Pope Leo XIII"
Tomorrow morning the delegates viii attend
services iE the OLD Church Of St Nlcao-as, where
q solemn pontihcai high mass will oe celebrated
Bishop McFaul presid ng. Bishop BeuJanln J.
Kelley of Savannah, viii be the celebrant and the
sermon viii be delivered by the Rev. William p
Cautwell.
Tomorrow evening there win be 6 lecture in Odd
Fellows Hall by he Rev. William O'Brien Pardow
5. J., of New-York
On Monday priests and layTnen will attend q sol
emn pontihcal mass of requiem for Pope Leo Kill
New-York tribune., 1903-08-02
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
Continued from nrst page.

~oo5 and II is agreed by all that a more skilful
So 80 b.s never left the United States. King is
-'-so,,n,e6lv the best fast bowler in England to-
day
7-..-ss, IN the comm races for the Amer
;cs,s Cur IS growing on this side OF the At
-. r7ri+fsh vachtsmen think Sir Thomas
- has : better chance Of winning than
ION nd they base this opinion on the
--.z.-s.,or that the Columbia had been less
-,-,.-,,,- psnd'ed than the Reliance during the
-, .,ax and that Shamrock III has not yet
-. ,s--ci+tei 10 show how much faster she is
So sfarrock !. Colonel Sharman Crawford,
- .,--,o5ore Of the Ulster Yacht Club, who
..re5 for New-YoTl on the GermanIc is
--'-,ed that sir Thomas Upton will lift the
- sr ne third attempt. He is looking forward
:. -,scfpg the famous trophy IN the hands Of
.ss T1ster Yacht Club and thinks it likely that
tbe next race for it win be sailed at Bangor.
7,7e anF July have been the rainiest summer
-o,fbs in London within living memory. 1t is
,-7nossible 20 estimate the amount Of damage
,bs- has been inflicted by the twelve inches OF
-afn thar has been poured over this city since
The beginning Of June. but in the drapery trade
alone the loss IS put down at million pounds
Sterling The English fruit trade has never had
2 worse season. and the hop crop will proba bly,
be one Of the shortest on record.
A remarkable portrait Of Whistler. by Jean
Bo1d,ni which has attracted many visitors at
New Gallery since the death Of the famous
original. viii shortly be sent 10 America. where
II viii form one Of the attractions Of the ex-
hib-ion that is 10 be organized by the council OF
Tbs. .Iaterna toaal Society Of Sculptors, Painters
and Engravers, of which Whistler was presi-
dent
Lord Rosehery contributes 10 the August num-
her Of The Monthly Review a commentary on
Bishop Tomine's life and on Pitt Lord Rose
be-v saws: The lesson TO be learned from the
long career Of Pitt with all its failures and all
its animosites. Is that the venom Of mere
rancor passes like the poison OF gnat- What
ever De the verdict as to policy and success, II
IS character that survives"
arthur Bourchier's dramatic version Of Poes
story. The System Of Doctor Tarr and Pro
fessor Fether,- has not been very favorably
received by the critics The 'soothering sys-
TEN" as the play is called. is condemned as al
together too. grewsome for theatrical entertain
ment Mad people crowd the stage, gibbering
and playing antics suggested BY hallucinations
until they are worked into frenzy by thunder
and lightning. Then they indulge in wild
scene Of destruction. The part Of Doctor Nal
ard owner OF private Eadhouse, who con-
tracts 2 patients disease, is considered BoUr-
chter's only justification for producing this cpl
sode in one act. As e psychological study il is
one Of the best things ne has ever done.
I. is stated that the Church and Stage ALI
arce Of America has proposed 10 run the Rev
Forbes PhIlIlps's play, For Church or Stage"
throughout the United States. and that the offer
has been referred to Mrs. Brown Potter, who
taxes the part Of the heroine.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-02
HORRIBLE CHINESE PUNISHMENT.
Reformer Beaten to Death by Order Of
Empress Dowager.

Peking. Aug. IA journalist of this city
named Shen Chen was executed here yesterday
According to the Official report of the execution
Chen was beheaded, but il became known to-
night that this report was false. and that the
condemned man was beaten to death in accord
ance with special Instructions issued by the En-
press Dowager, who desired TO make an eX-
ample of the journalist. 10 terTity other re-
formers The incident is declared to be the
most horrible that has occurred in China since
the massacre of 1890
The killing occurred in the courtyard Of the
yamen of the Board of Punishment. The vic
tim was beaten with bamboo rods tor two hours
from TO 6 o'clock in the afternoon, the flesh on
his back, arms and legs being torn TO ribbons
After life had apparently become extinct the
executioners. fearing that Chen had merely
tainted and might revive, twisted rope tight
ly around his neck and LETT the body in this
condition until this morning.
No ore except officials was permitted TO see the
prisoner after his arrest and all information re-
garding his condition was withheld. The evi-
dence at the trial was so weak that Chen would
probably have been acquitted had he not boldly
proclaimed his principles aud his willingness
to die for them. He frankly admitted the
charge that he had attempted to organize
rebellion at Han-Kow in 1900. and bOasted
that he had always advocated the assassination
OF the Manchus in order TO rid the country Of
the dynasty.
Despite the precautions taken by the Off
cials, the prisoner smuggled from his cell fare
ell message in the form Of poem, in which
he glorfed reform and exhorted his colleagues
to continue the work. Chen was thirty years
Of age and had many friends among the foreign
residents of the city, who describe him as an
educated, high minded man. The affair has
created intense feeling in the foreign community,
and strong sentiment against sUrrendering
the Shanghai TefOrmers to Chinese jurisdiction.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-02
UNEARTHING COL CLINE's WEALTH
Executor of the Eccentric Chicago Man Has
Already Discovered S3,OOOOOO.

Chicago Aug. Three million dollars worth of
property has already been unearthed BY the exe0u-
tor Edwin \. Warfe1d. belonging 70 the sstare
Of Colonel George T. Cline. the eccentric Chicago
man who died on July :. and whose viii has re-
Gently been admitted to probate Until the ex-
animation Of CoIone- CIine's thousands Of letters
and papers IS complete II viii not be known how
much more the estate is worth. but il IS said to be
possible that 1T Will approximate S5c000O0 Colonel
Cline who eighty years old, and whose uue
comes from the fact that he a Civil War
veteran was real estate operator, and almost his
entire fortune was in land 1Ir Wardeld has al
ready found that he held property IN Illinois, Ind
York. Virginia and Maryland 1t is principally n
large tracts. win much farming land One eX-
Lensiye pieLe OF property belonging 70 the estate
is at Clark Junction Ind near Edge mere IhlS
consists of twenty-five hundred acres
Colonel Cline left his entire estate 10 MS relatives
in California and Maryland having ceSn native
of the latter STATE OueILar-er OF the estate goes
his brother. Nicholas O. Ci ne both Of Frederick,
Nd. and both over seventy wears Cd Another
quarter is LETT TO a nephew. Isaac J. Crurn, OF
Oakland, Ca, and the aiming 4Aarte- - shared
by two other nepkews. John Cline and George 7.
Cline. OF Los Angeles. Cal, Collector or the Port
and Deputy Collector. respectively
Despite Colonel Clue's wealth he was known 20
few persons in Chicago He belonged 70 the Old
time school OF fnancieTS before the fire As his
In recent years he had lived alone in single room
In a big hotel building erected az EngleWood Ior
The Worlds Fair and which he purchased after the
close Of the fair
New-York tribune., 1903-08-02
WORSE THAN REFEREES REPORT.
Justice Herrick Comments on the New-YOrk
Building Loan Banking Company.

Albany Aug 1-Justice D Cady Herrick. n
special term OF the Supreme Court here to-day.
confirmed the findings Of James J Farren. referee
upon the condition OF the New-York Building
Loan Banking Company After summarizing the
story cf the case Justice Herrick said with refer
ence TO the published allegation that Referee Farren
vas formerly professional associate OF his: The
referee whom I appointed had never been profss-
sIonalIy associated with in any way. I ap-
pointed him because Of my knowledge OF his pecul-
lar fitness for the work
Justice Herrick said he had carefully examined
the referees report. and added: I an satisfied
that roy only was the referee justified In his ind
ings bur the condition OF the company is really
worse than as indicated in the referees report
have. therefore concluded 70 ccni n the findings
OF the referee and order the publication CT his
report"
Justice Herrick did not comment upon the change
OF venue secured by Attorney General CUnnesn-
New-York tribune., 1903-08-02
KINGS IRISH TRIP ENDED
warm WELCOME AT CORK.
Their Nojesties Pleased zcitb the
Tisit-ResuH of Tour.

Cork. Aug. 1.-The firing Of royal salutss and
enthusiastic cheering welcomed King Edward,
Queen Alexandra and the royal party on their
arrival at Cork this morning on board the royal
yacht Victoria and Albert from Berehaven- The
port was bright with bunting. the whole town
was well decorated, and the streets were filed
with sightseers. The Lord Mayor and Corpora
ton Of Cork welcomed the visitors when they
landed Their majesties drove through the deco
rated streets. which were lined with troops and
bluejackets, TO the racecoUrse. where the King
presented colors to two Irish regiments.
The Catholic Bishop of Cork was invited to
assist at the ceremony of blessing the colors,
most of the men being Catholics, but he refused
to be associated with the Protestant chaplain.
In the afternoon their majesties visited the
exhibition. The royal procession to the grounds
was greeted everywhere with the warmth which
marked the previous ceremonies Of the Kings
tour. Addresses were presented by several local
bodies, TO which the King replied. saying that
his previous great interest in the Welfare Of
Ireland had been deepened by his present visit.
He had gained a clearer insight into the cOndi-
tions OF Irish life, and hoped that the legisla-
tion on which Parliament was engaged would
powerfully contribute TO the prosperity and con-
tentment Of the Irish people Good laws alone,
however would not secure that end There was
need of a better industrial training for the
young, a keener spirit Of cooperation among
all classes and the creation OF new and varied
sources of employment for the people.
Their ajesties returned to Queenstown. where
they received further addresses. The King in
his farewell reply said that the people could
rest assured that he had the interest Of Ireland
at heart. This remark elected vociferous cheer
ing and much waving Of flags and hats.
The royal visit to Ireland was thus brought
to a successful close. The King and Queen are
both pleased with the tour. which is generally
admitted to have done more toward the settle
n,ent Of the existing Irish grievances than legis-
lation could hope 10 accomplish. When their
majesties re-embarked on the royal yacht for
Cowes the strains Of Come Back TO Erin min
gled with the salute Of guns.
The royal yacht left Queenstown for Cowes at
7:4O o m.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-02

discovered an infalIble method Of ascertaining
by the application Of the telephone how much a
given quantity Of wine, milk or other beverage
has been watered. The principle on which the
discovery rests is the variable conductibility OF
different liquids, notably wine milk and water
The originality of the invention is the use of the
telephone to determine to what degree the LIQUID
under observation is a conductor The operator
speedily and accurately determine the
exact proportions Of water in the wine or milk
which he is testing, and the results are regis
tered by an automatic recorder The city Of
Paris has adopted this new invention which has
a great advantage over the chemical analysis
processes hitherto employed, which were long,
iaborious and expensive.
The American season at St Moritz is ap-
preaching its height A grand flower show, at
which nearly all the fora of the Engadine were
represented, took place Wednesday, under the
patronage of the Grand Duchess Of Baden and
a committee consisting OF Mr.. and Mrs Martin
BrimmeI, Mr.. and Mrs Waldo Story and
Chandler Robbins. Those winning prizes were
Miss Whiting Miss Vivian Story, Miss Alice
Staub, Miss Edith Gruson and Mrs Julian
Story. Among the latest corners at st. Moritz
are AIr. and Mrs. Lawrence Townsend, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Lloyd. Mrs and Miss Ward, Mrs.
Marcelin Singer, Mrs. Frederick Sherman and
daughters Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Whiting Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Ogden. Mrs. and Miss Thorne
and General and Mrs. Sketon Harrison. Among
the arrivals at Lucerne are Mr.. and Mrs Fred
erick Camp Mr.. and Mrs. R. a. Robbins, Mrs.
Helen Carroll Walter Livingston Mrs. Charles
Hoyt the Baroness Won Andre. sister Of Mrs,
ChaCpcev N Derew and Craig Marsh
New-York tribune., 1903-08-02
LINE OF RUSSIAN FORTS.
Great Sum for Defenccs from Port
arthur to DQLny.

Peking, Aug. 1.-Advices from Port Arthur
say that the Russian Government. as result
Of the recommendations made by the recent
conference there, has appropriated $65O0OOO for
additional fortiications. particularly for the
protection of Dalny. and that when completed
there will be a continuous line Of fortifcations
from Port Arthur TO Dalny, thirty-fve miles
along the coast.
Yuan Shi Kai the Eiceroy of Pe-Chi-Li
Province. is said to be placing large orders for
arms in anticipation of the expiration OF the
prohibition Of their Importation into China,
which occurs his month. he has ordered from
Japan $4,000 rifles and forty-eight field pieces
and from Germany q number of machine guns
Two thousand soldiers from Moscow have ar
rived at Port Arthur. and fourteen thousand
more are reported to be on the way there
New-York tribune., 1903-08-02
GREAT PLOT REYEALED
Religious Nezcs of an Uprising in
the Balkans.
TnT rrrEGnAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Boston. Aug. 1.-Confdential advices have
been received here by the American Board Of
Foreign Missions which make it appear that one
Of the greatest of European revolutions is being
plotted, and will begin in two months. The con-
spirators are reported 10 be enrolling a great
army to bring about war all over the Balkans,
beginning Immediately after the September har-
vests. in order to pave the way for an alliance
Of Bulgaria, servia and Macedonia as the United
Balkan States.
The Servian revolution was. IL is said. part
Of the plot and was hastily rushed TO success
against the advice OF the other cOnspirato4s
The American board is informed that the con-
spirators are so thoroughly organized that they
are as ready TO begin hOStLIttes IN Macedonia
as in Bulgaria or Servia- Letters to the ooard
from BULGARIAN missionaries give further de-
a
New-York tribune., 1903-08-02
SHELDON SAID SLOUGH OF DEsPoND. ="
did Not Term County Presidency Slough
Hole" Declares Senator Platt.

r,,.++ eavs that as matter OF exact
-. :. sbouId be understood for all time that
I sheldon never characterized the presi-
sa,e.,, ~ the Republican County Committee as
slough hole" ..z
-. +L counrv Committee presidency was
s-1o,,gn hole said Senator PIatt. vas talking
,ritb rim. and he called my attention to The fact
WIN LIN - bear rrfeouoted What he cid Say
@ IIat .be+ TIE County Conmittee presidency seelf
~ be slough OF deFpond Peorle d.IIl 1, ~ etI
IN n cHaracterizati1n. Il is quife oHSrsnt from
csIfne the county presidency siough Aole
New-York tribune., 1903-08-02
HAMBURG LINES NEW STEAMERS.
Five Vessels Sold and Four Bought for South
American Trade.

Berlin. Aug. IA telegram from London re-
ceived here reports that Herr BALM, director
general of the Hamburg American Steamship
Company has sold five Of the oldest Of the com
pany's stearners-the Alemania. the Rhenania,
the Polynesia the Polaria and the Athos-to
Glasgow shipbuiIders. and has acquired four Of
the largest and newest steamers Of the English
Gulf Line and fitted them with extensive cold
storage plants. with view 10 entering IN the
meat and fresh fruit trade with South America.