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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10
State GAINS POPULATION
Owe Quarter Million In Last Two
Years, According to School
Census.

North Dakota'S population has
been increased wonderfully during
the past two years according to the
figures given out from ..the Office of
superintendent of schools of the
state. These figures show the popu-
lation of che state of children of
school age, and according to the
statement given out, there are 132,-
939 boys and girls in this class.
Using the multiple ::of five and six
hundredths, the total population OF
the state today is 672,67l people, an
immense increase over the census OF
1905.
The last census taken ip North
Dakota was that Of 1905, authorized
by the legislature. The result of this
thorough census was the finding Of
437, ,070 people In the state. Accord
ing to the school population. the in
crease. since the 1905 census has been
almost incredulous, being 235,6Ol,
more than 100000 persons year.
The immigration into North Da-
kota the past two yeats has been re-
marKable, but the.hgures show::it to
be much larger than was supposed.
The western part of the state has
been filled up rapidly, much new ter
ritory being opened up to settlement
and the lands have not lasted long
either.
Every train coming into the state
during the past two years has brot
at least one new settler, while in the
fall and the spring Of the year,
whole train loads of homescekers
were brought to North Dakota from
easten states. The bulk of these have
settled in the newer districts OF
North Dakota, though many have
remained in the older sections and
have purchased farms. Large farms
have been broken up and sold out,
thus making the population OF many
of the eastern tier of counties much
larger.
4u1S IuCIedSe III pOpdidCIOIl iIdS uOU
only been noticeable on the farm, but
also in the cities. Grand Forks, Far
go, Wahpeton, Devils Lake, James
town, Minot, Bismarck, Valley City
and many OF the .other larger .cities
have shown big increases in popula-
tion, while in the smaller towns the
same condition can be found.
The multiple used on the school
population has been figured out to be
very exact, and the total population
of the state as figured by. that multi
pie can not be..more than from 10, 006
to 1000 out OF the way, it is be-
lieved.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10
Secretary B1aisdel1--Secretary o.

Secretary B1aisdel1--Secretary Of
State Blaisdell was a visitor here
Sunday awaiting train for Minot.
where he is expecting to spend a few
days on business matters. Mr. Blais-
dell is one of the active young pio-
neers of the northwest and has a
wide acquaintance in.Williarns, Ward
and other big counties that are rap
idly increasing in population in the
northern and western parts Of the
state. He is attending strictly to his
business as secretary Of state and is
regarded as one of the coming men
in the domain of politics in the
state. Being a popular gentleman
personally and a good business man,
it will not be surprising to see a
further advancement for Mr.. Blais-
dell one of these days. Among his
close friends it is understood that he
does not desire the Office of secretary
of state for another term, and is not
candidate for denomination for that
Office before the voters OF the state
at the primaries next June. Many Of.
his friends say that Mr.. Blaisdell
would get big endorsement espec-J
tally among the younger. element of
the voters. should he enter the race
for governor.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10
No Sunday Train Service-Su

No Sunday Train Service-Sun-
day passenger train service was dis
continued Sunday on the Fer
gus Falls branch of the Northern
Pacific. A Sunday passenger train
has been run for 81 years and the
people along the line, which is about
200 miles in length, are raising Wig
orous protest on account Of its dis
continuance. 1t has been reported
that the train was being taken off on
account of the 2-cent fare law, but a
railway official, in speaking of the
subject yesterday: stated that this
had nothing to do with it.
"The Sunday train," said he, sis
being taken off in accordance with a
general movement for tho abolition
of Sunday service. This movement
began in the East and is extending
westward. Owing to the numerous
wrecks of year or two ago the cry
was raised that the railways were
overworking their men; that they
we're keeping them on duty long
hours each day and seven days in the
week. The railway officials took no.
tice and the result is that Sunday
service is being abolished .as far as
possible throughout the country. The
Sunday excursion business has been
practically given up, and Sunday
trains have one by one been aban-
doned .on the branch lines. The Fer
gus Falls line is the only branch line
on the Northern Pacific system chat
now has Sunday train and while this
pays the company we'll it has been
decided to take it off in accordance
with the general line Of policy that
has been agreed upon among railway
officials s{
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e H Stallman, strap for truck 60
Rathman Hall Co. pest house
supplies 2 Is
D " Lindgren, ,sprinkling Sept. 25 90
Alert, publication notices etc.. 28 20
r L Scott & Co., 10 10
J A Rankin. quarantine services 13 SO
J a Rankin releasing certain
persons from quarantine, reg.
births and deaths June, July
and Aug. 78 90
J H Sourkeep, labor % 40
Chris Aipperspach 10 40
H Larson, cement work and
walks IS 70
A Walsh, team to fire 2 90
Lutz Lumber Co., supplies for
sewer So IL
." - "A "a
Pat Burke, 10 days street work 20 90
W a Blake, labor Hall bridge 6 25
Smith & Ross, ironing cross
walk planks, repairs q so
AL Jackson, labor and team IA 90
A Steel, insurance II Is
A Esler, team work SIS
I" Z" pest house supplies 21O
J T Nowlin, labor park 800
Geo. Mckenzie, rec. deed l Is
Phil Mason, repairs IL IS
N r Eager, typ ewriting 90
Kahn & Kalberg, painting foun-
tains 4 90
H P TAYLOR, setting meters IL 30
Wes Elec lights 200 90
Wes Elec, pumping air 30 90
- pumping water l57 IL
Eddy Proctor Co., fumigating "a Is
McCulloch g. Mudgett, lumber 40 80
Mccoy Lumber Co.. Sc 10
Jno Bensch, freight 273
Walker Bros. water and sewer
warrants rs 90
JnO Carr, magistrate fees 70
Fargo Foundry, CRATES for city
hall 68 81
Total 1870 20
The bill for cement walk at
Nickeus fountain was ordered allowed
when certain repairs were made to
have work done in proper manner.
The dura bility Of cement cross
walks was discussed and it was de-
cided that for heavy loads stone
walks were the most economical
Stone for such walks was ordered
purchased. Council adjourned:
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10
E. w. Camps Advancement

E. w. Camps Advancement -
A circular dated at Chicago, October
l, from the General Solicitor of the
Atcheson, Topeka and Santa Fe r.
R.announces the appointment of Mr..
E. ". Camp of Los Angeles, CAL. as
solicitor of the coast lines to succeed
Mr.. T. J. Norton, assigned to other
duties. The ''coast lines" Of the
Santa Fe. means that part Of the
system which extends west of Albu-
querqUe, n. NJ, to San Francisco,
Los Angeles, San Diego and the
branch lines. This appointment viz
tually places Mr.. Camp in direct
charge of the most important por-
tion Of the Santa Fe system and Is a
marked tribute to bis ability as an
attorney. Mr.. Camps many James
town and North Dakota friends will
view with satisfaction his success In
the practice Of his profession.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10
Dawson's Livery Barn Fire.

. Dawson's Livery Barn Fire-A
big livery barn at Dawson burned
last week supposed to have been set
on fire by ::tramps who were refused
the. privilege Of sleeping in the build
ing which was not used as a livery
barn but as a store house for feed
vehicles etc. An expired insurance
policy hau not been renewed and
there was no insurance at all on the
barn or contents.
No similar structure in the county
was so complete and, we'll built, it
having been foored throughout t. near
ly a hundred feet long, and of unus-
ual finish with fine Office, feed add
harness rooms, and buggy shed. 1t
could not be replaced for less than
%. 500, or possibly more.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10
Another PHASE
Right Of Way for New Midland Ry.
Wanted In Lieu Of Cash
Subscription.

There was another meeting at the
city council rooms of the Jamestown
business men and property owners in
regard to the Midland Railway prop
osftion. The meeting was largely at
tended and very harmonious. Right
OF way agent Hull was present and
practically substantiated what had
been previously stated regarding the
proposition and expressed a very
favorable and hopeful view of the
matter. The Jam estown Traction
Co.'s representatives were also pres
enU and stated that they were willing
to join with the enterprise for a
greater jamestown and would turn
over the right of way contracts they
had secured bet ween Jamestown and
Courtenay for the amount of their
actual cost. Committees were ap-
pointed to take up the matter fur
ther with citizens and the latest
phase Of the situa tion is that the
Midland Co.. instead of getting
cash stock subscription will !conform
to their proposition to build the line
provided the people of jamestown
secure the right of way between
Edgelev and jamestown including
terminals in this city. The plan is
now being considered and bond for
that purpose will probably be consid-
e1ed substitute instead of the cash
proposition. Mr.. Hull made a sugges-
tion that an'effort be made to enlist
the people of Edgeley in the PROPOSE
tion and secure right Of way at that
point and in that vicinity thus
working from both ends Of the line.
1t is possible that the representa-
tives OF the Midland company will
shortly visit the city for the further
consideration of the project. BY
joining the traction company with
the new project, connections with
both the Milwaukee and 500, would
he seoared. r.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10

More Burglaries in N. Dak.-No
capture has been made OF. the Dickey
bank looters. Early Monday morning
three cracksmen broke into the state
bank at Church Ferry..blew open the
safe and escaped with between $4,000
and S6O0O They exchanged shots
with residents of the town. The ex-
plosion in the bank alarmed the
town. The bank was insured. At GAL
SHUT Monday lin Richland Co., the
store Of the postmaster was entered
and safe blown open, SlOO being Sc
cured.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10

J. J HIPS Advice-J. J. Hill made
short stop at Devils Lake the other
day and was accorded an impromptu
reception by the citizens of the town
who assembled at the depot to greet
him. Mr.. Hill made few remarks.
He urged farmers, business men, prof
essional men and everyone having an
interest in the welfare of the country
to farm less and farm better. He
said that land should be summer fal-
lowed at least every third year, that
clover and other grasses should be
sown and plowed under. Some years
ago he said he endevored to start the
farmers of the northwest rsght by
supplying limited amount of blooded
cattle, hogs, ect., but regretted that
his efforts were not productive of the
results desired sooner.
Speaking of the railroads again, Mr..
Hill said this section was fortunate
in having good supply of railroads,
that if it did not have it would have
to wait a long time before it got them
for it would be long time before any
more railroad building would be DONE
He called attention to the fact that
the railroads were short of money with
which to build, and that they could
get no money. The money cepters
OF the country were short. One rea-
son for this he said was the Boer and
and Russian-Japanese wars which re-
quired an expenditure Of nearly four
billions of dollars and left no payroll
or industry giving employment for
labor.
The question of fam labor is an
other serious question confronting the
farmers OF the northwest. 1t availed
nothing to grow crop and be unable
to harvest it on account OF not being
able TO procure help The help pro-
position was one which the farmers
had to solve for themselver.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10

The Tenderfoot's Achievement
Out west they tell this story about
the east, perhaps by way of retalia-
tion for some OF. the tall stories about
the west that they tell down east.
A young man, just graduated from
an eastern institution OF learning,
went to the west and applied at a
large..ranch for Job. . -
"What can you do?" asked the
owner.
"Nothing much; but I'm willing
to work, and can learn, " replied the
eager applicant.
"Know how to ride horse?'
"No, I never rode one in my life. "
"Rather slim chance for you to
be useful here I'm afraid"
"What have you for man to do,
if be could .ide?"
"Herding sheep.''
II think I could get along at that
very..well without a horse.''
"Young. man, I'm afraid you don't
know much about this business. l
have large ranch here, some ..thous-
ands of sheep. A man without a
horse would make a pretty poor
show.''.
"Well, Ill tell you: when was at
college I was the champion sprinter
of the institution. believe l could
do you some good service. l have a
long distance record too. 1 wish
you'd give me chance and let us
see what I can do.''
With a good natured smile. the
ranchman said all right, and bade his
new man get some supper, turn in,
and be ready to 60 to work early the
next morning. When the employer
rose next morning he saw the new
employee coming in from the direc-
tion of the sheep quarters. Somewhat
surprised at the young fellows en-
terprise In getting. up so early, he ac-
costed him; "Well, you're up and
ready to 60 to WORK, are you?"
'Oh my, yes! l've been at work
for two or three hours.''
Then the ranchman noted. that the
tenderfoot vas dressed in working
clothes,a sweater, and already looked
rather flushed.
"What have you been doing he
asked.
"Driving those lambs into the cor
ral."
"What lambs? l have no lambs.
This is not the lamb season.
'Wel], I.chased eighty-five of them
in, and tell you l had time of it
too!"
The ranchman went with the
young tenderfoot to see what the
story be told was about.
And sure enough, huddled up to-
gether, frightened and tired out, were
eighty-five " lid jackrabbits.
can right, young man, think
you'll do," said the raDchman.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

The regular October examination
for teachers will be held at the court
house in Jamestown, Friday and Sat-
urday, Oct. Is and 20, beginning Fri
day at 9 a. 10. Stationery furnished.
Fred M. Wanner,
Supt. of Schools Stutsman County.
jamestown, N. D., Oct. Is, 1907.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10

Adjourned Meeting Tonight
The meeting of the Commercial club
held at the council rooms last Friday
was adjourned until tonight, when
the matter will again be brought up.
Mr.. Hull, the right-of- way man of
the Midland company will attend
and. all citizens interested in the
welfare of Jamestown are urged to
be present.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10
NORWAY POPLAR
A Tree Well Adapted for North
Western Culture. 4 Fast
Grower

From the Paynesville, MINI.
Press: The Norway Poplar promises
to be to the north what the Euca
lyptus is to the south. 1t is by far
the most rapid grower we have.
A Minnesota farmer says: "This
tree grows faster than ANY other l
know of. The grain of wood is
straight and splits readily. Trees
planted IA years are II inches in di-
ameter and IS feet tall" 4"
Slips planted in the experiment.
station at York, Neb., made trees 16
feet tall and three inches thru at the
base, in two years.
This tree does not, like many 9TH
ers. waste it's energy in side limbs.
It retains it's size as it mounts up
ward and thus produces more lumber
material than any other. 1t out
grow the cottonwood, the Carolina
and Asiatic poplars, and in sue
cession of dry years will survive them
all.
1t is well known that vigorous
tree must have good deal of leaf
surface like the Lombardy poplar for
instance. In this case instead OF
multitude of small leaves, we have
those of immense size which mark it
as different from ..all ..others. On a
healthy tree you ind them nearly
foot long from the end of stem to
the apex and nine inches broad.
Here we have tree--of tremendous
growth, retaining its size as it
mounts upward, with large leaves
waving like fans 10 the breeze.
This tree is we'll adapted to the
middle states. 1t is well known sue
cess in Minnesota and the Dakotas,
and samples have been sent to Man.
itoba and Saskatchewan where with
out doubt they will do we'll. OF
course.they..will do.best in deep, rich
loan. There are waste places on the
farm which should be put to work
raising houses and barns. We are i'm
patient people and want to raise a
harvest in a year but you can stretch
your patience a little and plant with
the hope of having tree which will
cut 200 to 800 feet of lumber in tif-
teen years. Fortunes would have
been made if the early settlers had
planted cotton wood. Some lands
planted thirty years ago prove to be
worth 81, 900 per acre.
These trees are rare and it costs
something to get..a start, but a they
grow readily from cutting. just get a
few trees and you have the begin
ming of mightyssforest. So many in
quiries come in and.so many orders,
it is we'll nigh impossible to supply
the demand. Now wlll.be a good
time for that pest CT the country,
the irresponsible tree fakir. to get in
his work and sell anything for this
valuable tree. Be sure and buy OF re-
sponsible parties and get the genu-
inc. The first year from cuttings
you nay not be impressed with
them, but the next year you will be
pleased with their appearance and
vigor. There are two or three kinds
called the Norway which are only
the Asiatic or Russian poplars.
The editor of the Press happens to
be in position to testify to the
value of these trees. Ten years ago
he planted "a number. Today they
are fifty feet high and magnificent
specimens. = Paynesville, Minn.,
Press.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10
TAKEN UP

One white and one reddish spring
pig. Owner pay charges and remove.
David Carson, sec l9-139-64, James
town, N. De-
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10

for general house,
work. Good wages for Competent
girl. Apply to Mrs. j. a. Rankin.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10
NOTICE.

"a red muley heifer. coming 2 years
old, has been running in. my herd
nearly all summer, and If the owner
does not claim same BY Oct. ..15th, i
will take the l,eifer up and advertise
same. ss4
y. p. Seller, Montpelier
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10

Mrs. j. r. Winslow has returned
from a visit With Fargo friends.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1907-10-10

5Spanton s. Ringuette u
A Russell Il. ID 7s
Vim Ringuette. on8ce rent 16
II Wasser. board prisoners l8
= s Bope labor with team g
al Jackson, !, septic tank s.
\ lckson, work with team 81
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TO The PUBLIC.

The weekly issue of the 'FRE1E
PREssE FUER TEXAS has po-
sitively the largest circulation
of all German papers published
in the State of Texas. It is
mailed to $50 post-offices, and
has an extended circulation in
Mexico in the Indian Territory,
and in Oklahoma.
1t circulates from Galveston
to Denison, from Marshall to El
Paso and of course mainly in
the thickly populated central
and southwestern parts of the
state. as also in Mexico.
Two tlaveIlng men and our
very active local agents are con:
tinuously adding new sub
scribers to the lists. :.
In consideration Of these facts
the 'FREIE PREssE FUER TEXAS
claims to be the best adver-
Using medium In the State OF
Texas, when it is the object to
reach the German reading po-
ulatlon.
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