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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
SEVERE in SOUTHWEST,
Western Blizzard Strikes st. Louis and
Vicinity.

Western Blizzard Strikes st. Louis and
Vicinity.
st. Louis, Dec. 2S.-The blizzard
that has been raging in the West
struck ST. Louis and vicinity during
the day and there was fall OF 20
degrees in the temperature in less
than two hours. By night it is expect
cd that the zero mark will be reached.
Topeka, Kan, Dec 2S.-The storm
which began in Kansas Monday night
has assumed the proportions of bliZ-
zard and the temperature fell to Zero
with strong wind blowing. Street
railway traffic here was practically
suspended and all eastbound trains
were late. Telegraph wires are down
and communication with the south
western and northwestern portions OF
the state is almost completely shut off
Omaha, Dec. 2S.-Bitter cold, forty
mile wind and binding snow storm
prevail in Eastern Nebraska and
Western Iowa. The mercury reached
4 degrees below zero early in the day.
Wires in all directions are affected by
the wind and telegraph companies
were unable to establish communities.
ton with many outside points until
late in the day.
Kansas City, Dec. 2s.-A genuine
blizzard is raging in this portion OF the
Southwest. A foot OF snow has fallen
and the temperature has dropped 35
degrees in twenty-four hours and is
now near zero. Telephone and tele.
graph wires are rendered useless by
sleet. Trains on all railroads are de-
layed.
Bloomington, H., Dec. 2S-The first
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
coWsoYs 70 eE GUESTS.
President invites Former Hosts to
Breakfast.

Denver, Dec. 2S.-The cowboys OF
Hugo served to President Roosevelt a
cowboy breakfast in May, 1908, When
the chief executive was on his West
ern tour. In return the president has
sent an invitation to take breakfast
with him in the White House to some
OF those who participated. Judge c.
M. Miles OF Hugo and John Keppell.
the cowboy cook, who looked after the
proposition of the breakfast which the
president SO much relished. will go to
Washington, starting on Jan. 90, and
will enjoy Mr. Roosevelt's hospitality
as representatives of the cowboys OF
Colorado.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
WELL KNOWN MEN INVOLVED,
Officials Seeking Confederation Of the
Dodge Confession.

New York, Dec. 2S.-District Attor
ney Jerome and his assistants are
working hard to obtain corroborative
evidence in connection with the con-
fession of Charles F. Dodge. who was
brought here from Texas on charge
of perjury which grew out of the
Morse. Dodge divorce ENHANCEMENT.
This confession, according to cul.
rent report, involves a conspiracy ob
the part OF men we'll known here to
defeat the ends Of justice but the dis
trict attorney is understood to taks
the position that corroboration Of the
statement is necessity before any
court Or jury because Dodge admits
that he committed perjury in the case.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
severe storm Of The winter is raging IL
Central Illinois. A heavy rain Of two
days was followed by driving snow
storm. The temperature is rapidly
ONE KILLED AND TWO wouNpEp.
Fatal Fight at Christmas Tree En-.
tertainment. M

Williamson, w. Va. Dec. 2S.-A
Christmas tree entertainment at q
church in Nolan, near here, was
brought to sudden close by q fight
in which one man was instantly
killed ans! two others seriously wound
ed. Everett Thompson was shot dead
by Mike Duncan.
Nim-od Thompson, the father OF
Everett, cannot live, and Mike Dun
can who was stabbed by Everett
Thompson, may die.
Nearly 100 persons had gathered AT
the church There had been drinking
among some of the spectators and the
quarrel arose when Duncan requested
Thompson to be quiet. Thompson
drew knife and stabbed Duncan in
the breast. Duncan fell, but succeed
ed in drawing revolver and firing at
Thompson, killing him instantly. MIN
rod Thompson then rushed toward
Duncan, when the latter raised the
revolver second time and shot the
father in the temple.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
DEMAND RESTITUTION.
Russians Want Ammunition Seized b,
the Chinese.

Russians Want Ammunition Seized by
the Chinese.
Peking. Dec. 2S.-The Russian Off.
cials here have demanded Of the Chi.
nese foreign Office the restitution Of
the 100000 rounds of ammunition.
apparently destined for Port Arthur.
seized by the Chinese authorities at
Fengtai, near here, four days ago The
Russians assert that the ammunition
was intended only for the legation
guard.
It is learned at the foreign ONCE
that the Chinese intend taking a
strong stand in view Of the frequent
attempts TO smuggle arms and ammu-
milton The bales OF wool containing
the cartridges seized at Fengtai were
consigned TO European resident Of
Peking. who is now at Tientsin taking
part in the investigation into the af,
fair.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
NOT PART or UNITED STATES.
Laws Of This Country not Applicable
to Canal Zone,

Washington. Dec. 2S.-In an opinion
rendered by Frank L.. Campbell, as
sistant attorney general for the inte-
rior department, it is held that the
laws of the United States are not ap-
plicable to the Panama canal zone
The canal zone is described in the
opinion as not being an organized
territory of the United States ana
the assistant attorney general holds
that there is no provision in the treaty
with Panama or the laws or regula-
tions making the laws of the United
States generally applicable.
The question at issue was whether
or not the patent or trade mark law
extended to the canal zone. This, it
is held, is not the case, the opinion
taking in the whole subject of the ap-
plication OF the laws of the United
States generally to the canal zone.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
PASSENGERS SHAKEN UP.
Train Filled With Mystic shriners IL
Collision.

Baltimore. Dec. 2S-A collision oc-
Cured i'll the yards Of the Pennsyl
vania road at the Union station be-
tween the Northern Central Harris
burg express train, cn route from
Washington, and an empty express
train OF the Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington railway. On the Har-
risburg express were large number
Of Mystic Shriners OF that city and
other passengers, including Admiral
Schley.
George Ungleb, engineer of the Har-
risburg express, was hurt internally.
Several other railway employees were
less seriously injured. None OF the
passengers was injured, but all We're
badly shaken up.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
PROMOTER ENDS HIS LIFE.
Made Desperate by Failure Of Fuel
Corpor alton.

New York, Dec. 2S.-Made desperate
by the failure of the American Fuel
corporation. OF which he was the sec
retary, George S. Evans, a broker
and promoter, ended his life in hotel
In Jersey City by shooting himself in
the head.
When he committed the act his
wife was sitting before window in
the residence Of her father in Bloom
field. n. j., waiting for her husband.
and when messenger brought the an
nouncement of the tragedy she col
lapsed and is now in a serious condi-
ton
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
JUMPS TO HER DEATH.
Young Woman Probably Detaine
Against Her Will.

New York. Dec. 2S.-A woman TWEEN
ty-one years old, known as Cecil Hall.
killed herself instantly by jumping
from the third story window Of a
housesnear Broadway, in West Forty
sixth street.
Her act created comm0tion in the
neighbOlhoOd, where it was declared
that the girl was screaming for help
when she was seen to fling herself in
nude condition headforemost from
the window.
Coroner Scholer took charge of the
matter and Immediately gave it as his
opinion that the girl was not suicide
but had been detained against her will
and was attempting TO escape. Later
he modified his statement somewhat,
pending further investigation. The
wOmans clothing was found scattered
about the room from which she ieaped.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
Number Of Persons injured.

Indianapolis. Dec. 2S.-High winds
are prevailing throughout Indiana.
Much damage to wires is being done.
IN Brown county the storm is the most
destructive in years. At Elkinsvile
a schoolhouse was unroofed and sew
Glal children were injured Barns
were blown down and several head of
stock killed. four-story brick wall
Ci the recently burned Central chair
factory was blown down. iniuring two
sueH
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
MUCH LIQUOR coNFiscATEo.
Naval Academy Midshipmen Planned
on Celebrating Holidays.

Annapolis. Md, Dec. 2S.-The naval
academy authorities discovered that
preparations for the drinking of a
large amount Of intoxicants during the
holidays had been made by some Of
the midshipmen. the liquor to be OBJ
tanned through some OF the academy
attendants. Watchmen were placed
at the gates 10 inspect persons coming
In and were successful in finding a
considerable quantity OF liquor. which
was conf,scated. A quantity Of it was
smuggled in, however, and several
banQuets were interrupted in different
quarters. AS result the prison ship
Santee is full of offending midshipmen
and three have been recommended for
dismissal by Commandant Badger.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
CONFIDENCE IN M,Rskv.
Moscow Zenistvo Passes Resolution Of
Generalization.

Moscow, Dec. 2S-At the meeting
Of the Moscow zemstvo, in the pres
ence Of great audience, resolutions
Of confidence and congratulation were
passed on the appointment Of Prince
Peter Sviatopolk. .Mirsky as minister
Of the interior and the prospect Of
closer relations and mutual confidence
between the government and the peo.
pie The zemstvO then voted $15O,OO0
for the construction Of schoolhouses
to mark its satisfaction.
It is reported that Chief OF Police
Trepoff, who took an active part in
the suppression Of the recent student
demonstrations. is about to resign and
proceed to the front.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
lnPER,AI. MANIFESTO JUST Is
SUED CONTAINS SOME VERY
LIBERAL PROMISES.
saxs SUBJECTS COVERED IN EOlc1
QUESTION OF A CONSTITUTIONAL
ASSEMBLY PRINCIPAL ONE
LEFT UNTOUCHED.

SL. feCeTSDurS, Dcc. lo.-EHpciUa
Nicholas long cherished reform ukase
has been issued. The document makes
decidedly liberal promises under .
number Of heads.
The ukase promises a full and eQuit-
able enforcement Of existing laws; as
sures the zemstvOs of the fullest pos
sible measure of self.government and
the enforcement of the laws now ex-
listing in their behalf; promulgates q
scheme of w0rkmen's insurance.; ex-
tends the liberty OF the press and
promises full legal trial Of all per-
sons accused.
1t deals with practically all the sub
jects brought to the emperor's atten-
ton by the memorial of the congress
Of the zemstvos presidents held here
last month. While not specifically
pledging the government to carry out
the various reforms in their entirety
as demanded by the memorial the
manifesto promises that each shall be
referred to the council Of ministers
with orders to report promptly on the
fullest measures of relief which can
be accorded on the various subjects.
The question not touched by the
ukase is that of the constitutional as
sembly.
Neither is the Jewish religion spe.
cifically mentioned, though freedom
for all creeds or sects, whether Chris.
tian or otherwise, is among the sub
jects which will be dealt with. In
brief the subjects which will be re-.
ferred to committees Of the council Of
ministers for early report are:
First-A just and equitable enforce
ment Of existing laws, with view OF
securing the harmonious administra-
tion Of all the courts.
Promises Made in Manifesto.
Second--Zemstvo organization with
q view to giving the widest latitude
and autonomy to the various zemstvos.
calling additional zemstvO representa-
tives where required and creating
smaller zemstvO units capable Of deal.
inx directly with the local needs Of
the peasants.
Third-.Equality OF all citizens be-
fore the law. this touching the much
0ooted question of peasant equality
before the courts.
Fourth-Arranging q scheme OF
Workmen's insurance for the benefit
and participation OF factory workers
throughout the empire.
Fifth-To secure citizens against
arbitrary arrest and to accord i'm
nunity from harsh action of the police
except in the cases of persons known
TO be conspiring to commit overt acts
against the stability OF the state.
Sixth-The religious freedom of all
subjects Of the empire without respect
Of creed or manner Of worship.
Seventh-For resembling all unnec.
essary repressive laws. leaving III
force only those designed for the par
ticipation OF peasants and for the bene-
ht generally Of subjects OF the empire.
Eighth-To accord the fullest posi-
BILE measure of liberty to the press and
the removal as far rs possible Of vari.
GUS restrictive laws.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
PAY AMERICAN vneu.Ions.
Monterey and Mexican Road Must
Settle $1,000. 900 Claims.

Monterey, Mex, Dec. 2S.-Colonel J.
A. Robertson OF this city has been ad.
vised that his case, which for years
has been pending in the courts of the
City Of Mexico against the receivers
Of the Monterey and Mexican Gulf
railway. has been decided in his favor
by the federal supreme court. The
Belgian company will have, to pay the
claims of American creditors. About
81, ,0OO, 900 is involved.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
PROSECUTING BULeARIANs.
Turks Resume Excuses and Seriou.
Trouble May Occur.

Sofia, Dee. 2S.-Reports from Ad.ia-
nople indicate arecrudescence of perse.
cution eNcesses by the Turks against
the Bulgarians. The Bulgarian GOV.
ernmert has notified the foreign rep
resentatives of the eXcesses and re-
qnested that they communicate with
their respective governments, calling
attention to the possible consequences
and notifying them that Bulgaria de-
clines 10 accept the responsibility.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
STOCKHOLDERS CALLED ON.
Subject to Double Liability in oberIin
Bank Failure.

Cleveland. Dec. 2S.-Acting upon in
structions issued by the controller OF
the currency Receiver Robert Lyon Of
the closed Citizens National bank Of
Oberlin has notified the stockholders
Of the latter concern that they must
stand double liability on their stock.
1t Is estimated that about $4,000 will
be secured by the receiver in this man.
nsr. Some Of the stockholders, it is
understood, have already paid their
double liability.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
Wisconsin Woman suicides.

Chicago. Dee. 2S.-A young woman
who committed suicide at the Mercy
hospital shortly after she had given
birth to son has been identified as
Mrs Jennie Beal Of Burlington, Wis.
The identification was made by John
L. Graham of Warren, H., cousin o1
the dead woman.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
Murderer Given Life Sentence.

Port Huron. Mich, Dec. 2S.-George
Bearss. who murdered Mrs. Abel
Brown at her home en- a farm near
Berville last Friday. has pleaded
guilty 10 The charge and was SEN
fenced by Judge Law 10 life mprison-
ment il Marquette prison.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
CHAT WITH GIRL KILLS FOUR.
Man converses With Another's Sweet
heart and Fight Follows.

Huntington, w. Va, Dec. 2S.-As q
result Of a quarrel over a man talk
ing with another mans sweetheart
without asking the latter's permission
four men are dead following a general
shooting affray and two are seriously
injured at Changers, Logan county.
The dead are: John and Marvin
Hart, aged twenty-three and twenty
six, respectively; Martin Johnson and
Luther Eascom. William Riley and
Henry Tuberville are injured, the lat
ter probably fatally.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
ALL TRAFFIC INTERRUPTED.
eleet Storm Accompanied by Dense
~Foa in New York.

OsSSN S&Vbut SNSSOsVfAoS~ ~ SS"SS
Fog in New York.
New York, Dec. 2S.-Rain and sleet,
With a rising temperature, following
the recent heavy snow storms. have
greatly impeded traffic in and about
New York. Telegraphic communities
tion has been considerably handi-
capped and nearly all through trains
from the West and North are delayed
owing to slippery rails.
In addition to the delay caused by
the sleet storm the congested traffi C
of the upper harbor and the North and
East rivers, crowded with ferryboats,
was hampered by dense fog. The
unpleasant conditions in the harbor
were increased by ice. No serious
accidents were reported.
Philadelphia, Dec. 2S-Traffic of
every sort was badly hampered dur.
ing the early hours by dense fog
which settled over the city and vicin-
ity during the night.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
Fatal Explosion in Steel Plant.

Pit,sburg, Dec, 2S.-John Guy. fore
man of 5ricklayers, was burned to
death and five others seriously injured
in an explosion in furnace ] Of the
Edgar Thomson plant Of the Carnegie
Steel company at Braddock
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
SUICIDES IN uNDERrAkER's.
Chicago Banker Buys Coffin and End,
His Life.

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-Buying a CONN
ostensi3ly for friend Leroy X. Nes-
bit, banker committed suicide in an
undertaking establishment. Scrubbed
on card in the bankers pocket was a
note saying:
Il am tired of being cripple"
Nesbit had shriveled leg and had
spent thousands of dollars in vain
attempt tO@effect a cure
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
JAPANESE FORCE SURPRISED.
One hundred Killed and Fifteen 9th
ers Captured.

Mukden, Dec 2S.-Volunteers who
crossed the Shakhe river on Thurs.
day surprised force of the enemy
killing about 100 and taking l5 prison
srs. The Russians losses were ,ri.
eiRR.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29

Where there is much pretension
much has been borrowed. Nature new
Or pretends. % Lavater.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29

Des Moines, Dec. 2S.-A blizzard,
blowing across the state with unusual
flercepess, piliEs snOwdrifts hish.
breaking down telegraph and teie
phone wires and delaying railway
traffic, prevailed in Iowa during the
day. In Des Noines street car service
was suspended early in the day. The
storm grew in severity as the G:.y
progressed.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29
IN THE NORTHWEST.
Traffic Blocked by Worst Blizzard o.
the Season.

st. Paul, Dec. 2S.-A snow storm,
accompanied by high wind, prevails
throughout the entire Northwest. On
the prairies the storm is particularly
severe ard railroad traffic is greatly
interfered with, some coast trains, al.
ready overdue here, being twenty-fou1
hours late. Trains from the East are
also hard hit and local street car serv.
ice is seriously impeded. Wire com.
munication is interrupted in all direc-
tionS
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29

Superior, Wis, Dec. 2S.-A violent
snow storm, which for time assumed
the proportions OF blizzard, prevailed
here during most OF the night. About
four inches OF snow fell, but it is drift
ing considerably, the wind having
reached = velocity of forty miles an
hour.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29

Madison, Wis, Dec. 2S.-A heav,'
sleet and snow storm is prevailin.-
here and accumulated ice is breaking
down trees and telephone wires. The
local telephone company places its
probable loss at $4,000.
La Crosse, Wis, Dec. 2S.-A foot OF
snow. accompanied by fierce wind.
has delayed traffic on the railroads.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29

Milwaukee, Dec. 2S.-A severe sleel
storm north of Fond du Lac has cut
OF wire communication of all KINDS
to Oshkosh and north OF there. The
telegraph companies report numbei
of poles blown down and the wires in Il
bad tangle.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-12-29

Bloomington, H., Dec. IS, The first
Bisbee daily review., 1904-01-07
A TIMELY SUGGESTION.

This is the season of the year wbeL he prudent and careful housewife re pienishes her supply of Chamberlaia Cough Remedy. II is certain to be needed before the winter is over and results are much more prompt and satisfactory when il is kept at nand and given as soon as the cold Is con tsacted and before it has become set. tied in the system In almost every instance a severe cold may be wa-i q of by taking this remedy freely as soon as the first ndcation of the cold appears. There is TO danger in gi,. ing it to children for 1t contains L' harmful substance It Is pleasant ta take-both adults and children like II. Buy it and you will get the best ' always cures For sale by all drug gists.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-01-07

. A special telegram to the Arizona Silver Belt at Globe, Arizona, recites the con3ition of affairs in the east re- garding the Old Dominion merger plan by which Phelps-Do6ge & Go. will assume control of the big copper mining interests in Gila county. The special to the Silver Belt in part as follows:
 Boston, Mass, Dec. 31.--The Old Dominion situation is changed to the extent that the management is plan ming 10 Incorporate a new holding company under the laws of Maine in stead of New Jersey. Afidavits will be filed in court on Monday next in reply 10 the suit brought in the New Jersey courts, but nothing further will be done under the New Jersey laws.
 President Smith says there is noth- ing whatever in the way of carry out the consolidation plan, and he an- ticipates that stockholders who have heretofore assented will agree to the new arrangement.
 Rumors regarding pending com promise with the Fitzgerald interest is given emphatic denial.
 Conditions of the property are re- ported to Dc satisfactory, and earn ings for inc current month are antic- ipated to be ahead Of anything shown in the past-
 Old Dominion shares have shown slightly increased activity during the past week and sold higher than for some. time past. At S11 the closing price of Old Dominion today, the stock showed a good gain, and the future for 1t more hopeful than for some Eher copper shares.
 An official circular issued by the Old Dominion management tonight provides for a new holding company to be organized under the laws of Maine, with a capital stock of $50, ,000 shares-138.o00 shares are appor- tioned to acquire the United Globe mines, and $350.000 cash additional, to be paid by Phelps, Dodge company; 150,000 shares to be issued to the holders of stock in the Old Dominion company and 62.0e0 shares to go into the treasury for development and operating purposes.
 The new company will have seven directors, three representing each of the constituent companies, ana they to chose the seventh member of the board.
 Holders of negotiable receipts have until January IS to give assent 10 the new proposition.
 Deposits of Old Dominion stock un- der the old merger plan aggregated 139,S24 shares, represented by $50 -shzffH elders