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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-22
WOOD PIGEONS BUILD
NESTS NEAR STATION
Wild Birds Not Afraid of Din
of Traffic

A pair OF wood pigeons are nesting in
one OF the lower forks Of the tree that
overhangs the steps leading 10 Temple
railway station. and do not seem 10 be
~ All disturbed by the continual pass
ing traffic. The nest is not more than
ID feet from the ground. In another
tree. the second from Waterloo bridge,
on the river side. eastward. can be
seen another family occupying nest
built last year.-London Globa
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-22

COAL LANDS RESTcRED-washinston July
21.-Announcement made today that the
department of the interior hiss just classified
as coal land and restores TO the public domain
certain unappropriated lands in the Evanston
land district. Wyoming. fixing the price for dis
posal Of the tracts there in some cases high
as $500 per acre.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-22

LIVING FLAG-Salt Lake, Utah. July 21.-
One of the features of the Grand Army OF the
Republic encampment TO be held here next
month win be living nag. composed of 124S
children in costume OF this number. ga viii
be dressed In red. $50 in white and 224 in blue.
The Washington times., 1909-02-09
BILL FOR WIRELESS
ADVANCED IN HOUSE
Committee Recommends OBJ
ligatory Equipment of
Ocean Passenger Ships.

The House Committee ON Merchant
Marine today reported a substitute for
the Burke bin providing for the iustaIIa-
tion of wireless teIegraphy apparatus
ON all Oceau-goiug vessels. AS amended
by "a subcommittee the bin now provides
that an steamers carrying fifty passen-
gers or more shah be equipped with
Tadio-telegTaphic apparatus before be-
ing allowed 60 leave or enter any port
in the United States
The bin also makes the sane pEyVisiOn
for steamers in the cOastrds9 trade SAIL
ms t"o hundred miles or more from a
given port Steamers on the Great
Lakes are not included. TT is eE-
pected a fight viii be made en- the floor
cf the House GO amend the bin So that
steamers ON the Great Lakes will have
to carry wireless telegraphy.
The bin viii take effect one year from
its passage and provides for a penalty
of not more than 5000 or more than
one year in prison, or both.
The Washington times., 1909-02-09
MOVING PICTURES
MANS TEMPTATION
Scene Showing Counter
feiter at Work Starts
Career of Crime.

A moving picture scene, showing a
oounterfeiter OF work with molds and
melted metal. gave ReinhOld Kramp the
inspiration that started him ia the coin
er's business and has just caused his
sentence to a three-year term in the
peniteutiary by Judge lands. at Chi
cago.
Chief Wukie, of the Secret Service,
has receive5 a message from his agents
inf Chicago conveying the information
that Kramp confessed oH the witness
stand and laid the blame for his down
fall at the door of the moving picture
films.
During the summer ve seized about
twenty OF these counteTfeiting picture
nIms," said Chief Wtllde, but, Of
course. have no means Of knowing
whether we got theu all or not kramp
said at his trial that he was out Of work
and thought after seeing how easy the
man iu the picture seemed 20 make his
coins, that it would he a good way TO
get on his feet again.
He saw the show through a number
OF times, then bought some metal and
plaster Of Paris and went 90 work MAX
Ing his own money But the coins ne
turned out were very poo and he was
soon caught
The Washington times., 1909-02-09
SHOOTS OLD SUITOR,.
TRIES TO KILL SELF.
Woman Feared She Would
Be Deserted by Man for
Whom She Left Family.

NEW yopr- ra6 O. r,rrs..5 INV
s-.-.s ,-s.--5-,. .. - - -.
'@ai oL usl's i5i' 10y IHG man lot "-'oii'
she deserted her husband a German
auuv officer, and her child Mrs. Mar
tina Efrr,hr4 aa.f,- to4s,- sl.ot ST
..il.-.--------. - -'.-
''..''f ai-. Il-'ii'A tlii'e uliitSs ANA tHtt
attempted 20 Kill his brother. William.
She was caught by Policeman Cunning
ham u-hiTa era mas -raar,-- +r,. 1.ttgr
--.- -
man. DtI ~ was Hot quick enough 10
prevent heT turning the revolver on HCr-
The Washington times., 1909-02-09

of the players had to leave for dSler en-
gagements, but the Happy Hooligan"
quintette remained. The orchestra was
filled in by Caruso tickling the hide OF
a snare drum, Mime. sembrich touching
the soulful keys of the piano. and Al
fred Hertz awakening the soul of the
cello.
IL was such "a Jolly lark. and the union
players. forgetful Of their solemn OBJ
legations. joined in
And now the indictment. First play
ing WITH u6u-uni0n PLAYERS: second,
playing without remuneration, and
third, playing dance music Members
of the union at private gatherings can
only play chamber music" with non
professionals.
AS before stated, Sc was a jolly IaTk
but DamTosch aud the others won't re-
peat t-unless they enjoy paying fines
TO the NJ. NJ. L. \.
The Washington times., 1909-02-09
KING IS LAST HOPE
OF CARRIE NATION
She VIII Return TO America Soon--Dnappointed III
Engand~-Says the Drink Evil Is Worse on Tight
Little Island Than in America

LONDON, FEB. 9.-Disapponted over
the outcome of her crusade against
drinking and smoking iu England, Car
ric Nation today booked passage for
her return 10 America on March IL. In
the meantime. the Kansas hatchet ar
tst will make a desperate effort 90 have
an interview with King Edward and 90
De received by the house or lords. She
has Temperance lecture prepared 10
deliver TO the lords. Mrs. Nation c1-
The Washington times., 1909-02-09
SANP PSON'S BROTHER
FOUND DEAD IN BED
Had Just Testified in Case
Against His Daughter
in-LaW.

LYONS. \. y. Feb. 9s-GeorEe Samp-
son, aged EiEty-foUrs brother Of the
late Admiral Sampson. and father of
Harry Sampson. Tor the alleged murder
OF whom his widow was indicted. yes
terday. was found dead in bed at his
hons, in Palmyra, today.
tie had been a. witness before the
grand jury in the case against his
daughteT-iU-IaW.
Coroner Jennings, who yesterday COM
mILted the daughteT-iu-laW, is TODAY
holding an inquest over George Samp-
son
The Washington times., 1909-02-09

ALBANY, Feb. "A new schedule of
salaries for physicians on State hos
pital STATS has bael adopted by the
State commission fn luu=eyl aud will
be Iut into effect if approved by Gov
eruJr hughes. Secretary of State kOeu-
ig and State Comptroller Gaus. II pro-
Vides for au increase of about - per
cent for supeTuleudeHrs and all assis-
tauts including iuttmes.
The Washington times., 1909-02-09
MRS. RUTH EVERSZ
GRANTED A DIVORCE
Daughter of the Late Gustavus
Swift Charged Husband
With DeseTtion.
With Desertion.

CHICAGO, Feb. 9.-Mrs Ruth MAY
EversZ. daughter of the late Gustavus
Swift. the packer. herself worth 5.O58. 900
in her own right was today granted a
divorce by Judge Gibbons on grounds
OF desertion,
Her husband. Ernest Hammond
T1versz, entered a denial
The Washington times., 1909-02-09
ELLA R. READER ILL.

NEW YORK. Feb. ella Rawls
Reader, who is being sued for a butch
er's bill Of $500, IS iIl. and supplementary
proceedings IN the city court were adj
iourned until 10 a, IN Thursday.
The Washington times., 1909-02-09
WEATHER REPORT.

Rain and warmer tonight Wednes-
dav rain, possibly turning into snow.
aOIder iu afternoon much colder at
night; increasing south 10 southwest
winds.
The Washington times., 1909-02-09
ASSIGNMENT MADE
BY CLEVELAND FIRM
Lamprecht Assets Will EX-
ceed Liabilities $4,000,
1t Is Said.

CLEVELAND, Feb. g.-Lamprecht
Brothers & Co. one of the largest
brokerage houses here, today made
itCra
judge Thomas H. Bushnell assignee,
who is under $4,000 bonds, says the
assets viii prove TO bee between $780,
600 TO $4,000 more than the liabilities
The Washington times., 1909-02-09
Seab0ard FLORIDA limited

Hands0mest and quckes, train In
Florida service Solid Pullman. electric
lighted throughout Office 1921 Pa. ave.
-AdYt,
The Washington times., 1909-02-09
Argnment - of Efect.

SACRAMENTO. cal. Fob. 9--TEa
numerous kilograms of President Roose-
Welt 10 Governor Gillett, Speaker stan
ton, and others protesting against tHs
passage of anu-Japsnese legislation los
the California assembly apparently are
falling OF effect at least in the lowe
house. AsseUbIymeu today expressed
great dissatisfaction with both the tone
and the strength of argument Of the
Presidents protests and declared tnel
had n0f changed their determination lu
vote against consideration by the as
sembIv of the vote by which the Japan
ese school segregation bin was passed
last week.
The Washington times., 1909-02-09
-TPERATUREs
TIDE TABLE.

Hieh tide. today. .l0.52 a. m., 11.1z p 49,
I0u tide. today---s-03 a. ma a,-5 p. m.
High tae rm'r.w Villa q. m. 1850 %. no.
Low tide m'r'W .5,35 a. m., sos q. m.
The Washington times., 1909-02-09
Pressure on Senate

The same assemblymen also announe-
ed their intention To bring ail possible
pressure to bear on the senate 10 see
that this bill, at least. is passed with
out material amendment. This attitude.
It is believed, Is designed TO hold Ihe
anti-Japanese forces in line in order
TO assure the passage of the measur"
over Governor CiHletts Vetos after Ha
has disapproVed IT,
simultaneously the people OF the anti
japanese couAties of the state are az
so preparing to keep an eye on their
legislators
The Washington times., 1909-02-09
DeIegations -.

Today delegations from these couHurs
began to arrive and VIII remain .or
t0morrow's session, when vote VIII
be taken ON the reconsideration prop
ositioD. These delegations busted tban-
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-08-19
rHERmopoL,s, wYo.

"a. j. Lockman, the old time lum-
5ber salesman, was In the city
Monday after long western trip.
BE has been at Thermopolis now
celebrated mineral spring region in
the Big Horn. basin, Wyoming, TAX
ing the waters for, rheumatism and
says that the springs in that place
are the finest in the world for such
ailments. The springs are at present
twelve miles from the railroad station
on the Burlington road, and the road
:is being built as fast as possible to
the springs. They are located near
the center Of the state and the tenn
:perature Of the water In the. main
spring is l35 degrees. Analysis
shows the water equal in every re-
spect to the European. springs at
Carlsbad. The big spring flows 49,
600, 600 gallons Of water a day, and
cures rheumatism, paralysis, skin d.
seases and stomach troubles. Ac-
commo modations are very good, the
town having three hotels and two
sanitariums.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-08-19
HOBO FRoL,c

"a number of hoboes and harvest
hands, while waiting for something
to turn up, amused themselves Mon
day afternoon by watching various
people pick up an empty pocket book
that lay conspicuously upon the cross
walk on Main street. The tourists
were resting under the shade Of q
tree and greatly enjoyed the perfor-
nance of the different people who
picked up the pocketbook. About q
dozen kids reached for the apparent
prize. They we're easy. Several
grown persons picked, up the book
and, supposing 1t contained q roll Of
money from its appearance, walked
Of with the same. apparently de-
lighted with 3 prize, but were soon
greatly surprised and startled by
yell from the crowd, to "drop that
pocketbook" followed by ''horse"
laugh. A digniaed Indian came
along and saw the pocketbook, also
saw the hoboes watch him pick it up.
Tho Indian waved the pocketbook
a1oft inquiring In sign language
whose 1t was. He was deeply morti-
fed to find 1t was a joke but walked
of without relaxing his copper color
ed scountenance. Que or two ladies
were tempted by the bait and we're
treated just the same as the others.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-08-19

verne w. Noyes of Chicago, president
of the National Business league, dis
cussed the consular service and Tru-
man G.. Palmer of California the sugar
beet industry. Municipal control of
railway terminals was covered by
Donald Fletcher of Tacoma.
In the next few days action will be
taken upon many subjects Of impor-
tance to- the West. These will in
clude good roads, irrigation, conserva-
tion, freight rates, national highways.
the Panama canal and trade with the
Philippines. Each state delegation,
while enthusiastic for all these pro-
jects, has its particular scheme. These
entail the expenditure Of large sums
and committees will be named to
thoroughly investigate them and make
recommendations to aid the federal
congress-. En-
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-08-19
CENSUS ! j SUPERVISE / j i
6. N. Frick Appointed as one Of the
Census Supervisors Of North
Dakota.

G. n. Frick; ;of Nelson county, for
mer attorney general Of the state,
has been appointed census supervisor
for the first district OF North Dako-
ta Mr.. Frick viii have the appoint
ment Of . large number Of enumer-
ators. The salary is $500 per year.
a Washington dispatch says that
the appointment Of Frick Is largely
due to the influence Of Senator John
son Of Nelson county. That Senator
cCumber wanted Sargent county
man. The state polit ticians seem to
figure that the appointment was
against the wishes Of Cong ressman
.Gronna, between whom and Senator
johnson there has been . long time
political opposition, both being from
Nelson county, and both active In
politics In that county.
It Is stated that ]. W. Foley Of
Bismarck will be endorsed for the
appointment Of the supervisor for
the second district.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-08-19
TRAM DERAILED

N. P. train No. l6, due out Of
jamestown at 4:05 p. m. Monday,
was derailed at Lake Park, Mimi,
Monday evening. Tie soft roadbed
was the cause Of the derailment. No
one was hurt but all west bound
trains were some what delayed today
on account OF the accident. .=..3 s..
The N. p. main line east Of Glyn-
don is again opened; the repairs hav-
Ing been made SO that trains could
proceed Sunday morning. The work
Of restoring the track was carried
on day and might. Three pile drivers
and dirt trains and many men were
kept at work to hasten the compile
tion Of the big Job. Those who saw
the extent Of the washouts are said
to be surprised at the rapidity OF
which they have been repaired, hut
they did not take into consid ration
the extent Of the n. 2. sources.
4 =
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-08-19
OBJECTS TO PRINTED ARTICLE
Collector loeb Threatens to Prosecute
Labor Editor.

Labor Editor.
Washington, Aug. 1S.-Court pro-
ceedings by William Loeb, Jr., COL
lector Of the port of New York, are
said to hang over the head Of local
labor leader. Mr.. Loeb has written to
Samuel de Nedrey, editor of local
trades union paper, protesting vigor.
onsly against recent article in the
paper stating that Mr. Loeb contem.
plates appointing Charles A. stillings,
former public printer, to q position of
trust in the New York customs serv
ice and which concluded with the
question, "Who was at the head Of the
audit SYSTEM"
It is understood that Mr.. Loeb took
offense at what he believes to be a
veiled insinuation that he was inter.
ested in the audit system which was
inaugurated> at the government print
ing Office by Mr.. Stillings and which,
ultimately, was responsibly primarily
for the resignation of Mr.. Stilungs as
public printer.
Mr.. Loeb intimates that 1t is his in
tention to carry the matter into the
courts.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-08-19
GUARDS ARE. ON THE. ALERT
Tense Situation Apparent Near Mill
Of Pressed Steel Car Company.


Of Pressed Steel Car Company.
Pittsburg, Aug. 1s.--A tense situa-,
tion Is apparent in the vicinity Of the
Pressed Steel Car company's works at
McKees Rocks. The constabulary,
deputy sheriffs and special watchmen.
are on the alert. orders having been
issued to prevent strikers congregat-
ing In numbers near the mill.
Claiming that over 1000 new men,
ore, now housed In the various de-
partments Of the works ~ probable
that the COMPANY will shortly make
the first real attempt to resume opera
Itions. The strikers. however. state
that the number OF men inside the
plant = greatly exaggerated and are,
sof \ the opinion z resumpti ption y not
possible. 81
& Aslarge number of families are IN
destitute circumstances. The COM
nissary department. organized to al-
sleviatel this distre essing feature Is
taxed toaits utmost caps city
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-08-19
BANK ROBBERY"
PLOT OF CASHIER
Man Who Did the Job Given
SIS for His WORT. .

Springfield, ILL.,, Aug. 1s.-That the
robbery of the Farmers and Mer.
chants bank at Franklin recently was
carried out in a plot and that there
was no money stolen from the bank
at that time is the substance Of the
confession made by Joseph Grant.
alias vigua, of Springfield, who wa;
arrested Immediately after the robbery
and held as suspect In the case.
Getty Wright, cashier Of the bank,
and James Tribble are charged with
concocting the plot.
The confession was made to Sheriff
Graff and is signed by Grant. He says
that he was hired by Tribble to "'rcb"
the bank and that for his services he
was to receive $75. He says t:lat he
was made acquainted Wit. Tribble by
Willard Jones, bartender in Evans
saloon at Springfield, to whom Tr!bble
told the story Of the financial st::a'!s
in which Wright, the cashier. found
himself following q speculation on the
board of trade,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-08-19
SOME . RUST. / .

Several farmers report that the
latest sown wheat promises e. show
the effects Of the cloudy, hot wealth
.er that has recently ocurred and that
several fields show rust damage:
This condition isSnot general or SER
$ious, however, as farSas now known
Most farmers claim that the pros-
pect is very good s. the majolit ySof
grain nraisers got their wheat in early
and it was far nough advanced to
escape the damaging sweat ther changes
sof the last two weeks
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-08-19
SUIT AGAIN the 800. / !.
10 Resrra ain r ai1road Company
From Build,ng Depot Across
Street at Napoleon. Y

4 Suit las been commenced BY about
forty residents Of the town Of Napo.
leon, in Logan county, against the
500 railroad company to restrain the
company from building permanent
depot across the only section line
road and laid out street, crossing the
townsite north and south. The loca-
tion Of the town is peculiar, the
school house, court house and most
>of the residences being on the north
side Of the railroad track, the busi-
ness houses on the south side of the
track. and no regular laid out street
crossing accessible. Private property.
and the railroad right Of way have
been used for street purposes. The
railroad company Is beginning the
erection ola new depot building to
take tile place OF the old portable
shack that has served as . depot for
eleven i ears. and the new building Is
to be constructed directly across the
section line road running thru the
town. The company evidently does
not wish q crossing near the depot
for various reasons, but no other
suitable crossing is provided, and the
town people are seeking relief In: the
courts. Attorney Knauf Of James.
town represents the Napoleon parties,
plaintiffs in the suit, and hearing
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-08-19
RAILROAD MAN MoTEpI

2 Coleman night chief dis
ipatcher for the n orthern Pacific at
this station, has been pointed
travelling car seryi ice agent, with
headquarters at sc. Paui. Mr. Cole
man viii have sjnrisdi ction over Ill
81. z. lines east of Biilines, Mont.,'
and ill commence his snsw duties
within u few day Mulroy,j
ldispA Atcher, who has ss been holding
s6rst trick, Will sncceed Mr Coleman
,as night chief dispa taher. 81: Il.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-08-19
cuRTIss sPRAINs HIS AN::t,iL E !:

American Aeronaut injured In Acct
dent in France.
Rheims, France, Aug. 18.-Glen II.
Curtiss, the American aviator,
sprained his ankle in an accident here,
but is able to direct the repairs of
his aeroplane. He could not say Wien
he would resume his flights.
The storm that destroyed the roof
Of the aerodrome here was RESPONSE
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-08-19
LOST tn EiRS HORSES

The heat Of Saturday last was dis
asterous in the neig hborl1ood OF Yp-
silanti to farmers who were harvest
ing. Peter Hogden and Augustus
johnson both lost horses during tf1e
day from soverhe ting. Several
farmers had stock which suffered but
not fatally. .sss
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-08-19
INSPECTED BARBER SHOPS
State Inspector Investigates Ton.
sorial Parlors Of jamestown.
Complying with Law.

Monday. officer Of the state
board Of health visited the city and
Inspected the barber shops and left a
copy of the new laws on the santa
ton Of barber:.....shops which was
passed by the last legislature. The
laws are very strict and any viola
tion of the act Is punishable by a
fine of not less than twenty-five dol
lars nor more than two hundred dol
lars. The Jamestown shops were
found generally complying with the
spirit of the law.
Mugs, shaving brushes, razors, scis-
sors, clippers, pincers, needles, files,
knives, and all other tools or appli-
ances used in barber shops shall be
sterilized BY boiling or by immersion
In alcohol Of at least 60 per cent
strength, formalde hyde solution Of at
least 10 per cent, lysol solution Of & at
least S per cent, formaldelyde gas,
or BY other recognized methods ap-
proved BY the board Of health having
jurisdic ction, after each separate use.
Combs and brushes shall be cleansed
with soap: and water. Clean towels
shall be used for each person served
Towels shall not be used for more
than one person until laundered.
The use 5of powder pufrs or sponges
s{~.E s~EFf 4 / ..g
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-08-19
ADDRESSES BY
men OF NOTE
Large Attendance at Trans.
mississippi Congress.
MANY GOVERNORS SPEAK

Shafroth. Of Colorado Welcomes Dele
gates and Responses Are Made by
Chief Executives Of Halt q Dozen
Western states-Presiden Walsh
Delivers His Annual Address and
Real Work Of Convention Begins.
Denver, Aug. 1s.-More than 1000
delegates. representing every city Of
Importance in every state west of the
Mississippi river, attended the open
ing of the twentieth Transmississippi
Commercial congress here. The morn
ing session was devoted to welcoming
the delegates by Governor Shafroth
Of Colorado and city officials and re-
sponses by governors Of a half .
dozen Western states. Because of the
many speakers at the first session
none of the many projects fathered or
backed by the congress came up for
more than brief mention.
President Thomas F. Walsh Of Den
yer delivered his annual address in
the afternoon and the real work of
the congress began. John Barrett,
head of the Bureau Of American Re-
publics. told of commercial opportuni-
ties in the Southern countries. La