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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1903-03-12

feet, hitched it to a horse, and dragged
the body to we'll about four feet
deep, into which the body was dump
ed and covered with hay and rubbish.
The deed was not discovered until
Ross had been sentenced to hang
some time ago, when he made con-
fession duplicating Hanson. Hanson
was arrested at once and confined in
the jail at Minot. He claimed that
Ross had forced him to commit the
murder, but the evidence did not go
to prove his assertion. Ross was
present and gave evidence.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1903-03-12
4 LIFE SENTENCE.

Carl Hanson was found guilty of
murder in the first degree and SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment for kill
ing Napoleon Lemay at Minot.
The crime was committed almost a
year ago near Tagus in Ward county.
Assisted by William Ross, who is to
hang March 6, he murdered a man
in barn. After the deed had been
done they tied a lariat around his
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1903-03-12
THE CAHILL SHOOTING.

Attorney Ellsworth was in New
Rockford yesterday in consultation
with parties in the Cahill murder
case, in which Mr.. Ellsworth will
appear in the defence. Subsequent
information regarding the unfortunate
affair is to the effect that Dick Ca
hill was roundly abusing his brother
and had been hitting him with a
billy and one blow fractured the skull
to some extent. He also was using
the most abusive and prOfane
language in the presence of William
Cahill's wife. The sentiment in
New Rockford is said to be that the
shooting was to some extent justiti-
able and that light punishment
would satisfy the demands of justi ce.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1903-03-12
DEMANDS PROOF.

Bismarck, N. d., March Land
lord Patterson brands the story of
Bishop Mann entirely false, and offers
81, 900 to charity if the bishop can
substantiate the charges. Many men,
bers who are guests of the Northwest
are indignant over the story, and are
urging Landlord Patterson to sue the
bishop for libel,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1903-03-12
CREAMERY BUILDING SOLD.

The ice house in what is known as
the old creamery building, on the
north side, is being filled with ice for
creamery purposes. 1t is understood
that the James River Bank has sold
the lot and building to parties here
for the use and possession of a firm of
creamery men from Holstein, Iowa,
and if they do not take the same that
another firm is to establish cream
cry and operate it. The considera-
tion was bargain offered by the
bank for the purpose of encouraging
the enterprise.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1903-03-12

The regular monthly meeting of the
asylum board was held Tuesday and
considerable important work outlined
for the coming year. Two new build
ings will be erected-a large ward
building, part of which viii also be
used as a hospital, and cold storage
building for the storage of meats, veg
etables and provisions. The construc-
tion of these buildings will be COM
menced as soon as plans are adopted
and the contracts can be let.
The board engaged Architect Beebe
of Fargo as institution architect. He
is said to be first-class man in every
respect, and an experienced architect.
The. buildings above named will be
erected first, and the additions to the
dining room and assembly hall will
be added later. Supt. Moore has been
instructed to make visit to the hos
pital at Yankton, where some mod
ern asylum construction has been
done in the last few years. He will
leave shortly for that place to exam
inc the work, with the idea of gath
ering some suggestions from the
buildings there that may be applica-
BILE here.
The board decided to advertise for
bids for the furnishing of all supplies
for the hospital except coal and but
ter, which have already been con-
tracted for. All members of the
board were present except DR.. Nc
Lachlan, of New Rockford. The next
meeting will be April I, when the
new members will be present.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1903-03-12

Dawson, N. D., March II. Survey
ors have just completed setting the
grade stakes Of the Edgeley extension
of the Northern Pacific, and assur-
ances have been given that the grade
will be completed and ironed in time
to move this seasons crop. The COM
pany will build an additional coaling
dock of double the capacity Of the
one at present, which will necessitate
the moving of the depot and elevator.
The report is that through freight
will be run over the branch line to
save the Sheyenne and James river
grades, and the branch was decided
upon rather than to double the main
line track on the Dakota division
from jamestown east. The increased
traffic demanded additional track
room for great part of the year.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1903-03-12
RAIL ROAD RUM0RS
The Northern Pacific Surveyors
Reach the Main Line Near
Dawson.
On the Survey of the td0erley tx.
tension. Road for Use of
Through frei0hts.
An Architect Engaged for Asylum
Work Bids for All
Supplies.

The n. p. surveyors were reported
as running line Monday to touch
the main track between Steel and
Dawson. The impression prevails
that the company will do some kind
of branch line work northwest from
Edgeley this summer to open up a
large extent of good grazing and farm
land.
The Milnor Teller says: ''The new
route is said to start from Milnor
where the company will build new
line to Cakes Junction, connecting
with the Fargo Southwestern at that
point. Then from Edgely new road
will be built diagonally across the
counties Of Logan and Kidder connect
ing with the main line at Steele.
This route will save the company the
expense of building second bridge
across the Missouri and will also
shorten the line nearly fifty miles and
also shorten the time to the coast
about two hours, as the time spent in
making the heavy grade runs from
Valley City to Jamestown and on to
Steele, will make at least an hours
difference, besides doing away with a
great deal of extra expense in main
tanning pusher engines, at the above
two points.
1t is stated that as soon as the sur
yeyors complete the new route, con-
tract for the grading will be let and
the road pushed to completion as fast
as possible.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1903-03-12

Bismarck, N. d., March Especial
Correspondence: Conference commit
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-16
NO MENACE TO RUSSIA
American Fleet in Chinese Wa.
ters Gathered Together For
Various Reasons.

Picking. June 15.-The dowager en-
empress today received Rear Admiral
Robley D Evans, commander-in-ch chief
of the United States Asiatic feet, and
his staff.
All the far eastern newspapers infer
that the assemblage of the American
squadron at Che Foo is for the purpose
of impressing Russia.
Washington, June 15.-It is said at
the navy department that Admiral
Evans movements have no probable
connection with the ATanchurian- nego-
uations of the attitude of Russia As
a matter of fact, while sundry mis-
siOnaries in that section of China were
in trouble, some OF the smaller naval
vessels were dispatched to the locality
to render such assistance as might be
necessary. In addition to that the in
crease of cholera in the Philippines
made il eXpedient to remove from that
section as many American naval yes
sells as could be spared and they have
been gathered in the more saIubrious
Chinese waters Admiral Evans also
has planned some squadron maneuvers
which cannot De undertaken without a
specified number Of ships and the
squadron is now gathering for that
purpose.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-16
A PRETTY DISH FOR A GAR.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Charles F. McFarIane Shot Down
by Negro Attempt to
Lynch Murderer.

New York, June 15.-Charles F. Nc
FarIane of the AnIi-policy society was
shot and killed today on the general
sessions floor of the criminal courts
building by William Spencer. a negro,
who was TO have been placed on trial
on the charge of violating the anti
policy law a detective who witnessed
the shooting knocked the revolver from
Spencer's hand and placed him under
arrest.
Four shots were fred by Spencer,
three Of which took effect in McFar-
lanes body, and the fourth hit Philip
L. Bray. a member of the Anti-pOlicy
society, in the arm, infiicting slight
wound.
McFarlane was uperintendent of the
Anti-pOlicy society. The negro told che
police that McFarlane had been follow
ing him and telling lies about him. The
case was Immediately taken before the
srand jury. and in less than tive hours
after the death of McFarlane the negro
had been indicted for first degree mar
der.
After the shooting the crowd in the
court room locked into the corridors
and the greatest excitement prevailed.
\ crowd Of men, Uttering cries OF
Lynch him" and Throw him over
the balcony attempted to take the
prisoner from the detective It re-
quired a strong force of police to save
the negro from the fury of the men
and disperse the crowd.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-16
CASE OF THE DEWEYS
Militia Will Be Withdrawn As
Soon As the Preliminary
Trial Is Over.

Topeka. Kas.- June 15.-The preHmin-
arX hearing Of Cnauncey Dewey, clyde
Wilson and W. J. Mcbride, accused of
killing the Berry family, viii begin to-
morrow in st. Francis. Attorney. Cen
eral Coleman arrived there today and
viii take charge OF the prosecution
Military protection viii be Withdrawn
from Dewey and his two employees as
soon as their preliminary hearing is
concluded.
Dewey is exceedingly anxious to Sc
cure bail and to do this viii be the
main effort of his attorneys at the
hearing. He can give any amount Of
bail required. If the prisoners are
bound over without bail Governor Bal
ley has ordered the sheriff of Cheyenne
county to remove him to some other
county for safekeeping where the mill
tia viii not be necessary for their pro-
lection Adjutant General Kelsey has
informed Captain Cunningham. who is
in command of the state troops at St
Francis. OF this order. Captain Gun
ningham is instructed to conduct the
sheriff with the prisoners to the train
and guard them till the train leaves,
and then the sheriff VIII have to look
after them himself
Where they viii be taken to is not
known, but even if they are admitted
to bail the Deweys will hardly dare to
remain in the country, as the settlers
would doubtless avenge the death of
the Berrys at the first opportunity.
Eastern capitalists are already asking
the Deweys to place a price on their
ranch, with The idea that the settlers
would not allow the Deweys 10 remain
there even if they should get out Of the
present trouble. but Dewey says he has
not thought Of selling.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-16
JEWS CALL ON ROOSEVELT
President Asked to Use His Good Offices With the Cza-Execu
tive Unable to Make Any Promise Regarding
the Matter

Of the terrible treatment that was be-
ing meted out to the Jews in every cor
ner of Russia where they were al
lowed to reside. They expressed a con-
viction that if the ear knew Of the
indignities and atrocities practlced
upon the unfortunate Jews, who were
stiIl his loyal subjects, he would Ger
tainly take steps to alleviate their con-
ditiOn- They said nothing about the
refusal of the Russian government to
recognize Jewish passports, nor did
they ask the aid of the government in
the distribution of funds intended for
the relief of the Kishinef sufferers.
Listened With Interest.
The president and secretary listened
with the deepest interest and synpa =
ny to these representations. and both
rnDlied IN terms that showed the depth
OF their feeling in the mater L YVES
promised that everything that the
executive could properly do without
violating the principles OF international
comfy would be done, but neither
President Roosevelt or Secretary Hay
was able to make any definite promise
beyond this, which was accepted as
satisfactory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-16
FIVE HUNDRED LIVES LOST
BY CLOUDBURST IN OREGON
Solid Wall of Water Came Rushing Down Upon
the Town of Heppner, in Morrow County,
an Instant Nearly Half the Inhabitants Were Engufed anc
List of the Victims

were needed at once at Heppner. The
weather is hot and il is necessary THAI
the dead should be buried at once One
hundred collins We're sent on the Ore
gon Railroad & Navigation Overland
tonight and more viii be sent from
The Dalles and PendletOn.
The Portland office of the Oregon
Railroad & Navigation company this
afternoon received the following mes
sage from Heppner. via Echo;
Roughly estimated that almost all
the people living on the banks of VIII
low creek are drowned.
Dead Must Be Buried.
Need relief in shape Of large body
of men to help clear away debris and
recover bodies. Haste is very essen
tial. as the weather is turning warm
and the dead must be recovered before
putrefactiOn sets in.
Damage TO track unknown further
than ten miles below here which to
that point is more than two-thirds
washed out
Agent Herman and wife are pre-
sumably dead. as they have not ye~
been found.
Depot and ali loaded and empty cars
are still intact, but the yards are
washed away"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-16

HTASHINGTON, June 15.-Throusa
w their representative association.
B'Nai Birth, the Jews of Amer
lea today laid their case before Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Secretary Hay and
they are content to abide by whatever
the executive decides is best for them
BY appointment the executive council
OF this association called today at the
state department. Secretary Hay es-
corted his callers to the White House,
where they were received by the prest-
dent. The interviews with the presl-
dent and Secretary Hay were. satis9ac-
tory TO the council. but it soon became
apparent that positive action could not
be Immediately had upon the subjects
nearest them, namely. the bettermeut
of the condition of the Jews in Russia.
Kishinef Massacre.
The massacre at Kishineff was the
principal topic of discussion. The
council besoUght the president to- use
his good offices to secure the ear of
the car. They declared that he was
being deliberately kept in ignorance. by
the bureaucrats who surrounded him,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-16
Excitement in Court.
MINE WORKERS CONVENTION
Moderate Speech of President Mitch
ell Upon Taking the Chair.

Scranton. Pa, June 15.-The United
Mine Workers convention called for
the purpose Of taking action on the
refusal of the operators TO recognize
District Presidents Fahey, Nichols and
Dettey as the miners representatives
on the Cancellation board, was called
10 order here today. President Mitch
ell. who was unanimously chosen as
chairman in addressing the cOnven-
ton said:
1t is needless to say that the re-
fusaI of the mine workers to live up 50
the strike commissions award is a de-
cided disappointment TO me. We in
tend to live up to the very letter Of
the award and. therefore, il is not
unrea soma bic for US TO expect the Olller
side to live up to it. 1t is a grave
question which cOnfronts you. The
time is here when we must again de-
eide upon a specific policy toward our
employers I might say for myself thar
I am hopeful we may ind an honor
able way out of the calamity. The
commissions award was not great
financial victory for Us. but It was
great moral victory. We can afford to
hear our disappointments and live Up
to the award
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-16
DIVORCED MOTHER
ABDUCTS HER SON

Denver. June 15.-Mrs. Helena A.
Manchester of Portland Ore. has alb
Quoted her T-year- old son from the
home of his father and her former hus-
band. Frederick W kimberley. a dyer
of this city It was learned today that
she left with the boy on a train for
Portland last night Kimberley viii
probably follow and try to recover the
child.
The couple were divorced two years
ago in this city. The wife was award
ed the custody Of their daughter ana
the husband the custody Of the SON
They had only two children About q
year ago Mrs Kimberley married d
printer named Manchester in Portland
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-16
GOSSIP CONCERNING
Mr.. HAYS SUCCESSOR

Cheyenne. WyO. June 15.-AmOng
other leading men who have been men
toned for the position of state treasur-
er to succeed Mr.. Hay, in case the lat
ter resigns, are T. Z. Cosgriff. president
of the First National bank of this city
Mr.. COsgrif is heavily interested in the
sheep business in Carbon county. He
is also part owner in banks at Sara
toga, Rawlins, Casper, Salt Lake City
and Provo, Utah Roy g WiIand an
empioye OF the First National bank
and brother-in-law Of Governor Chat
terton, has also been mentioned for the
place.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-16
FIVE MEN HELD FOR KILLING NAVAL
RESERVE MEMBER AT EAST ST. LOUIS

st. Louis, June 15-The corOner's jury
that has been tigating the death
of Clifford Handy, a member of the
st. Louis naval reserves, who was kill
ed in a levee riot in East st. Louis Sat
urday evening, today rendered a YER
dict holding John s. Bratton W. A.
Brown, S. J. Allen, Z. Colliver and
Frank Hale responsible BTattOn is u
noted horseman and the others named
are employees. The verdict was re-
turned unexpectedly and before all the
witnesses summoned had been exam
ined.
John s. BrattOn. who had spent the
night in jail, on the stand told of
party of forty men and women who
came to the levee which protected
FfUrday night at s o'clock.
I'VE warned them away" said Brat
ton, and they would not go until we
threatened them with the shotgUns we
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-16

carried. Soon after we commanded
some men TO halt A shot was fired
and we returned it. I did not think
they were guards. as Mayor Cook had
told me that he could not send Us any
4 thought 1 was acting within my
rights when I threatened to shoot and
I did shoot at the men 1 supposed to
be Ievee cutters.
Lieutenant c. P. Summers of Com
pany H, Fifth Illinois militia, testified
that he was officer OF the day at the
time of the battle and he went at once
to the ground He met BrattOn and
Deputy Sheriff Cashill coming down
the leVee. BrattOn, according to Sum
mers, said: I am the man that killed
the sailor. [ shot low and shot to kill -
Captain PaTkins of TaylOTVille. II
also military officer, testified to hear
ing Bratton's words, which were in eff
feet those given by Lieutenant Sum-
merS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-16
PRESIDENT TAKEN TO
TASK BY THE MINERS

= Denver. June 15.-In a set of =
y resolutions adopted by the execu-
= tive committee Of the Western =
= Federation OF Miners, President :
= Roosevelt is severely taken to task =
. for ordering federal troops to QUell =
= the troubles at AIOrenci, Ariz. The =
= resolutions charge that, as a mem =
y Der Of the Brotherhood Of LOcomo- =
, tive Firemen, the president by his =
> action has been guilty Of treason =
> to the principles Of organized Ia =
= Dor.
The resolutions appeal to the >
y toilers of the nation to array =
= themselves on the political battle :
y ground in 1904 and use the fran =
= chise Of citizenship 10 overthrow :
= at the ballot box a system thar ,
= demands fes. its maintenance and ?
perpetuation the murderous inple- =
ments Of barbarism."
y = = > = = = > = = , , = = ? > ? 2 ?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-16
SCENE OF THE DISASTER.
Heppner a County Seat, With a Popu-
lation of About 1850.

Portland. Ore, June 15.-Heppner is
the county seat OF Morrow county and
contains about 1859 people. Il is the
center of a large farming and stock
growing country. The town is built On
the banks of Willow creek in the.
neighborhoOd of the converging point
of four other mountain streams that
drain a large area of rolling and hilly
country that reaches from three to
twenty miles to the foothills and along
the course of Willow creek itself for a
distance Of twenty-five miles to the
base Of the Blue mountains.
To the west and east OF the town.
running southwest and southeast. re-
spectively. until they empty into Will
low creek, are two deep guIches which
run back some three miles among the
foothills as they narrow to form the
valley in which the town is located.
Flowing almost directly south 20 the
Willow and joining but a half mile or
30 abOve the town is Balm creek which
drains in its course to the foothills for
a distance of fifteen miles a wide re-
gion of hilly country.
Next comes the main water course,
Willow creek. with an immense area
of drainage that extends northeast Tor
a distance Of twenty FIVE miles 20 the
Blue mountains. Farther east, four
miles is Hinton creek, that runs prac-
TfCally parallel Win " llgW creek 4OE a
distance of twenty miles, having its
rise in the foothills and entering into
the most easterly Sulch a few miles
south Of Heppnar. The major part Of
the business and residence section of
the town lying 90 the west of the creek
is in a low bottom covering an area OF
about 1 500 by 1.200 feet.
Cofins Needed at Once.
Word was received here from lone
late this afternoon that 1900 collins
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-16
.SERVIA ELECTS
new MONARCH
Prince Peter Unanimous Choice
of Senate and Skupschtina.
NEW KING GREATLY EXCITED
WILL LEAVE SWITZERLAND FOR
BELGRADE THURSDAY.
VIEW KING GREATLY EXCITED

Z EMLIN, Hungary. June 15--The
skupschdna and senate Of Servia
met in joint session precisely at
noon today and within fifteen minutes
had elected Prince Peter Karageorge-
Titch as king OF Servia.
Long conferences were held between
the ministers and deputies on Sunday
night and all this morning. These re
suited IN a cut and dried programme,
which went through without hitch.
The parliamentary gathering was
held in the white and gold ball room
IL the new wing Of the palace. WITHIN
a few yards Of the spot where King
Alexander and Queen Draga'S bodies
slightest reference was made to
Wednesdays tragedy. The ministry Of
the provisional government sat at the
ministers Ia bic o the hall. the prOmi-
nent figure among them being the chief
of cOnSpiratOrs, Colonel 8Iachin. Queen
Draga's bTOtheT-in-law. who was re-
splendent in his full army uniform.
The members of the skupschtina and
senate entered the hall and took thei-
seats informally.
Vote Was Unanimous.
President Velimirovotics rose and
Immediately began speaking amid
breathleSs silence. He said the ma
tional assembly had met to elect a king
of the fatherland, having already
agreed upon the principles of the new
constitution. Immediately the whole
Assem- bIage rose and shouted, Long
live Kara georgevitchl" The roll call
followed, each member rising quietly
in his place and saying, Peter Kara
geOrgeVitch,
There was no dissenting vote, and the
proceedings closed with brief speeches
delivered by the president and premier,
cOngratulating the assembly upon its
days work, which, it was hoped for
bOde better days for Servia-
Soldiers Took the Oath.
Directly afterwards the soldiers out
side took the oath of allegiance 10 the
new king. the late Queen Draga's regl-
ment being the first to do so.
The inhabitants Of Belgrade are re-
markedly quiet and apparently uncon-
cerned. The cafes are filed with people
reading the newspapers and playing
cards or chess. and there is little to
indicate that the nation has been Ell
gagged in the election of a new sOver-
eign..
The election closely follows that of
1888 and is even more. democratic. It
is described as making Servia virtually
a republic with q king at its head.