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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-04-16
An Unpleasant Duty.

Fremont Tribune: Gov. Shallenber-
gers action in signing the 8 O'Clock
closing bill for saloons is to be COM
mended. There was put upon him an
unpleasant task. After having been
the political beneficiary Of the liquor
interests of the state it was the more
difficult for him to approve measure
which had incurred the violent sp-
position of the liquor men. 1t locked
like base ingratitude on his part
like shifting the hand that had fed
him. On the other hand it is evil
IDENTIFY patent to the governor that
temperance sentiment is very strong
in Nebraska and that it is rapidly
growing. Therefore he chose to align
himself, at least in some degree, with
this clement. He will also defend his
course by arguring that the RESPONSE
bility lay, primarily, with the legisla-
ture.
That it should come to a demo-
cratic governor and democratic
legislature enacting such restrictive
liquor legislation in Nebraska is a
most radical change.
p. S. Paulson was up from Moe Sat-
urday on business.
Henry p Jefferson writes from Ar.
tesian that he is there on brief vi
it to his uncle and on his way to
Lennon.
Andrew Fossum Of Highland was a
visitor and a new subscriber Satur-
day.
Han Brynjulson is still nursing the
autom obile fever. He says he is 60
ing to take lessons from DR.. Mold be-
fore buying.
Fred Cole arrived in Canton Friday
from Perkins county where he has
fine homestead. He came down for
brief visit with Canton relatives. He
left Lennon at 8 o'clock Thursday
evening and arrived at Canton Fri
day at 2. A quick trip.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-04-16
- ENERAL PHIL SHERIDAN

- ENERAL PHIL SHERIDAN
arranged this campaign so
~ that detachmentS Of the army
would leave several points
and with various objects to be accom-
plished while the eventual objective
was to concentrate and corral with
Gordon strong enough to crush forever
the power of the northern Sioux and
Cheyennes and their allies. Expedi-
tionS under Major General George a.
Crook, General Wesley Merritt and
Major General Eugene A. Carr started
from different points, but with active
relations, in cutting off the southern
Indians, especially the Ogalala and
Brule Sioux and the Cheyenncs, from
Joining en- masse with Sitting Bull or
to obstruct and prevent any junction
Of the northern Sioux with them, as
such junction would have given them
strength almost equal to the army
and many times larger than the forces
in that section of the country. These
three commanders will always stand
in the front rank Of our most expert
enced soldiers in the civil war and es-
uated at both games and had on their
rosters Of officers men destined to be-
come equally famous and successful
Merritt's command worked successful
ly and had many sk1rmishes, finally
cutting the main body Of the Indians
of and driving them back to their
agency southwark, while driving back
the northern Indians coming south.
On July Is, while I was scouting for
information, General Merritt ascer-
tained through Paymaster (afterward
GeneraD Stanton that 800 hostile
Cheyennes, fully equipped for the war
path, had started to join Sitting Bull.
These savage horsemen, probably the
best in the world, would have a start
Of sixty miles If Merritt pushed to the
agency to make certain Of their inten-
ton and then pursued them. He did
nothing Of the kind. AS we had been
retracing our steps they felt perfectly
secure-so much SO that the white
chief, they thought, could not double
on his tracks and cut them off before
they reached the timber fringe Of the
Cheyenne This they could not imag-
inc for one minute, and Merritt had
to plan a ride that would test to the
utmost the possibilities of man and
horse to overcome the advantage they
had Of him. To discomit these scien-
tifc fighters he had to ride clear
around them in the arc Of circle,
while they went in bee line, and must
do 1t without being discovered, bring
every horse and man to the battle
front in good condition, as with seven
companies of cavalry that were availa-
BILE they ortnumbered him two to one,
and by leaving the wagon trains and
impedimenta behind men and horses
would have short rations. 1t was an
adventurous ride, worthy of extend
ed comment, and the old Indian trail
was found. The Indians had not
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-04-16
The Vacuum Cleaner.

Sam Bragstad has taken the agency
for the American Ideal Vacuum clean
ing company, and will handle the
Vacuum cleaners and clean carpets
when possible to do so. This Vacuum
cleaner is the greatest invention OF
the age. Call and see the machine at
the Bragstad garage south of the post
Office. This Vacuum cleaner cleans
carpets and rugs on the floor, lounges
mattresses, anything in the house.
1t Is money saved. 42-44
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-04-16

Lewis Christopherson was new
subscriber who called Saturday.
Albert Lorenson OF Riverside ex-
poets to join his brother Olaf over In
Gregory county in about week or
ten days, he having rented the farm
to Hedge johnson.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-04-16

Miss Manson, one of the teachers In
the city schools, returned from Sib-
ley, Iowa, where she spent her vaca-
tion with her parents.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-04-16
Hay for Sale

times, plenty of choice tim
othy and prairie hay, which I
will deliver on short order.
I have 100 tons of prairie
hay which I will sell in the
stack at So per ton. two miles
south of Worthing.
Horse and Cow Pasture
North of the fair ground I will have
a forty acre pasture fenced with 63
inch Woven wire fence in which I
will pasture cows and horses.
Terms: Season, May 1st to Oct.
1st, $1,000.
Per month in advance $3.50.
I will not over pasture the land
hence 1t is we'll to make engagements
before pasture Is filed.
FARM F0R SALE
in Lincoln County, will con-
slider some trade on Canton
property.
HONEY TO LOAN
l have some money to loan
fo-, 3 friend on second mort
gage on farms, or frst-class
town property.
c. B. KENNEDY, o1SFos ! S
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-04-16
Ghe Cash Shoe Store.
Clock II.
Stopped
AT
9 o'clock
ID minutes
43 seconds

Mrs. John Ring
ham won, closest
time card presented
9 O'Clock, "a min.
and 10 seconds.
Now is the time
Ito get your Spring
Shoes or Oxfords
and receive your
time cards with
every 81. 90 cash pur-
chase.
We have the most
complete line of
Spring Foot " ea +
ever displayed d In the
city. Come and be
lifted while the sizes
are plentiful.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-07-15
PETITION FOR NEW BRIDGE

A petition is in circulation in the
city for the county commissioners to
erect new bridge In the place OF the
asylum bridge across the James river.
AS the bulk of the heavy travel
across this bridge is for asylum loads,
and as the city has long kept the
bridge in repair, it is held to be only
fair that the state should aid in this
project. ."..
There was a favorable feeling, by
the committee of the legislature who
investigated the institution last win
ter, towards constructing spur track
for the hauling of coal and heavy
loads to the asylum, which would be
an Investment for the state in the
interest of economy. The finances of
the state did not warrant the expen-
diture for this purpose this year.
This matter has been considered by
the trustees of the asylum and the
next legislature is confidently expect
ed to provide for an electric line
across the river to the hospital,
which would include a necessary
bridge. With this in view it is be-
lieved by many that a new bridge at
this time. built at the county's ex-
pense, is unnecessary, and that the
repairs of the old bridge, to make it
safe for teams, is all that is required.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-07-15
MORE SHOWERS

Tuesday evening a shower Of rain
began about 1880 and continued to
greater or less extent during the
evening. About midnight heavy
downpour began in this locality and
for over two hours rain fell hard.
The rain was not general, however,
as 1t occurred in strips. There was q
heavy rain at Sterling lasting some
two hours, but none reported at Me-
dina. There was heavy rain at
Montpelier, Ypsilanti and Spirit
wood; no rain at Pingree or Melville.
In this immediate locality the re.
cords at the state hospital show l.25
inches Of rainfall since Sunday last.
The ground is well soaked in most
parts Of the county and farmers are
consequently elated over the crop
outlook. si
The rain which lasted over two
hours here last night did not extend
much north Of Parkhurst. Rain IL
reported in the southern part Of the
county.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-07-15

it's foresight in concentrating effort
for the time being in reviving the
college,. This, he believes, will give
to the Club a leverage for future
effort in the material uplift of the
city whose magnitude is not yet fully
understood.
The location of the building is his
greatest delight. He is anxious to
have the Club secure an expert land
scape artist whose Imagination can
accurately see the college and its sur
roundings as it will appear ten years
from this time. All this could be
put on paper and photographed for
advertising purposes showing not on
ly what has been done but what will
be done. Then every tree and shrub
and flower would find its place and
be able to account for itself Such q
scheme would also be Of great value
to the financial secretary when he ex-
tenos his work beyond the bounds OF
our own state. ss
Mr.. Knepper believes IN the old
adage. ga sound mind in a sound
body" He views the broad and
spacious athletic field with great sat
isfaction. He believes In a winning
ball team and will be found ready and
anxious to do his part in securing one
and backing 1t to the limit when Sc.
cured. He is now engaged on the
trying task of securing the right kind
offa faculty. Commendable progress
has been made and q public announce
ment of results will probably be given
within ten days. A catalog will ee
issued as soon as the faculty Is secur-
ed. We will carefully watch the
progress Of this school. a substan-
tial growth is confidently predicted.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-07-15
DR.. Geo. E. KNEPpER
Dean of jamestown College Well
Chosen for Position. Faculty
Announced Soon.

Over week ago, DR.. Geo. E. Knep-
per, dean of the College of James
town, arrived In our city. He comes
to our college at a time Of great op-
portunity and he appears to be ad-
mirably qualified for the arduous
campaign already begun. AS princi-
pal Of a large faculty in the high
school of Peoria, Illinois; as state in
stirute conductor for Minnesota; as
superintendent of the public schools
of Winona. Minnesota, and Santa
Barbara, California; as president of
the state normal school at Lewiston,
Idaho; and lastly as president of
Highland University in Kansas, he
has had opportunities for the study
ing of actual and practical education
al problems as come to but few men.
Success. definite and pronounced, has
attended his efforts everywhere and
he now comes to US with this admir-
able training and experience extend
ing over quarter of a century for
the sole purpose Of breathing new life
into the college of jamestown.
DR.. Knepper is a quiet enthusiast.
He doesn't believe as much in the
bIare of trumpets as he does in effect
i've, satisfying effort. He makes
friends slowly but surely. He wears
we'll and wherever he has been he has
left hosts of friends behind him. He
will meet every reasonable expecta-
tion. He is delighted with James
town and sees in it city Of much
larger growth. In the jamestown
Commercial Club he recognizes a
splendid organization, and commends
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-07-15
REWARD FOR. MURDERER
Young Lad Killed In Logan County
Under Mysterious Cir
- s.,. .
cumstances.

Napoleon, July 12.-Logan county
commissioners offer $500 reward for
information Of the person or persons
who caused the death Of George Klein
aged II whose body was found on the
hill near Burnstad by ]. ]. Doyle of
Wishek. The coroner's jury rendered
a verdict that young Klein came to
his death from being struck on the
head with blunt instrument by un-
known parties. The head was injur-
ed in several places. The remains
were buried at Napoleon.
The dead boy, who was the illegi-
innate child OF a sister of jacob
Klein, and whose mother died when
the child was only three weeks old,
would in December next have been
seventeen years of age. He has made
his home for the past eight years
with Gottlieb Klein who now resides
in Wishek, but recently previously to
his death lived with Jacob Klein.
There are two peculiar and suspi-
cious circumstances surrounding the
disappearance and death of the boy,
the first one being that no report Of
his disappearance was made and
search for him had. The second is
the placing by some person or persons
Of a bottle Of poison at the spot
where the remains were found to
make it appear that suicide or &C.
cidental death had occurred.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-07-15
Monday

This was the first day of the James
town Fair and the members OF the
association had a busy time complet-
ing the work for the big events. Ex-
hiblts we're arriving continually, also
shows and belated race horses.
A large tent has been erected for
the various exhibits and many other
tents dot the grounds with conces.
sions. Among the attractions already
here are the merry 60 round, contin-
uous vaudeville show, Gipsy palmists,
snake show, cane racks and other
amusements with bowery dance, also
refreshment stands CT all sorts.
On account Of the heavy rainfall
Sunday the horsemen were unable to
work out their speedsters but with a
little wind and sunshine today the
track will be in fine condition for to-
morrow's races. There are about 70
of the fastest racers in the circuit at
the grounds and with many owners,
drivers, and jockeys they presented a
lively scene at the paddocks. One In
teresting horse is "Lady Weaver
with ai2:21 mark, the guideless won
der PAGER who will run each after
noon without harness or driver.
In the stock exhibits, H. N. Tuck
er's herd of thorobred Red Poll cat
tie was among the first to arrive.
There are about ten on the grounds
and more expected today from this
breeders herd.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-07-15
KILLED IN ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT

Fargo, July l4.-Fireman Fred
Martinson received injuries by the
bursting Of hue in the Union Light,
Heat and Power Plant, here, which
caused death after hours of great
suffering. When the accident occur
red Mr.. Martinson was standing in
front Of the boiler door looking out
of the window. when all of sudden
the aue burst open and hurled him
against pile of brick twenty feet
away. He received serious burns
about the head and chest, but 1t was
not thought at the time that he was
injured seriously. .- -.- p,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-07-15
MARRIED IN DULUTH

Cards have been received ANNOUNCE
ing the wedding at Duluth on July
7th, of George Cashin of Jamestown
and Miss Gertrude Young Of Duluth
The wedding occurred at the home Of
the bride who visited relatives in
Jamestown last summer, and also
this spring. Mr.. and Mrs. Cashin
will reside in Winnipeg at the Well
lington hotel In that city.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-07-15
French. Canadian Treaty.

Paris, July 1.-THE chamber OF
deputies has adopted almost unani.
mously the amended French-C Canadian
commercial treaty, with the concur
renee Of the senate. Under the terms
Of this treaty Canada win receive all
the minimum rates Of the French tar
ID. with the exception Of the rate on
cattle fattsned for slaughter. which
WIN pay the general tariff
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-07-15
STUTSMAN SOAKED
BY General Rain Sunday the 18th
Lasting From Four to Six
Hours.

An opportune rain beginning Sum
day morning about 1870 began falling
and continued at intervals, with
greater or less amount of precipita-
tion, until about three o'clock in the
afternoon. A times the rain was
very hard and great deal Of water
fell. The rain extended from Medina
to the east county line, and from
| Melville to Adrian. The county gen.
orally was pretty we'll soaked, and all
growing crops will be greatly bene-
| fitted.
Some parts Of the county had not
| received the same amount of previous
rain that others had, and, in local.
tiles, the fields were beginning to
show the need of some rain. This
| was true about Pingree, Edmunds
and in the vicinity of Courtenay and
Wimbledon.
Rain visited all Of those localities
yesterday and farmers report that
plowed ground Is moistened down to
depth of from four to six inches.
In most localities of the county the
grain was doing well without rain,
but the last addition to the moisture
supply will assure still further ben
eft and give that much additional
security towards the fulfillment of
the promise of the biggest crop in the
history of Stutsman county.
South of Spiritwood lake and in the
southern part of the county the fields
generally never looked better than
now, except on some old land where
the late season made hasty and slack
cultivation necessary. Nearly every
field looks uniform. Gophers have
done some damage. Wheat is headed
out with long heads and the color of
the stalk is good. and the growth is
strong and vigorous. There are some
smutty and blighted heads to be
found.
The fields of barley look maeni1.
cent. most all headed out. and filing
well. On the new land the grain
shows strong and thick. in cont rast
to some of the less vigorous fields of
grain on old soil.
Flax never looked AS 1ourishing and
there is a large acreage in the county.
Some Of +he early flax fields are par'-
~ in blossom and in a few days will
be fully in blossom.
The hay crop is abundant and
great deal OF +he hest upland hay ever
secured will be made within the next
month. The growth of all veee+ar ion
has been simply amazing in the last
two weeks, and. with the general
rains and cool weather that now pre-
walls, Srutsman county ought to raise
its banner crop both in average of
yield and in extent of acreage.
The rains were not only general
thruout the county, but reports to
the N. P. headquarters show the rain
was general thruout the James river
valley. the further north however,
the less rain.
Good rain was reported at Dawson,
Darlington and Minnewaukon and as
far south as Adrian and LaMoure,
east to Valley City Sunday and on
the Turtle Lake branch light rains
Sunday but heavy rains visiting Tur-
tie Lake, Denhof and Sykeston Sat-
urday night.
There was heavy rain also at New
Rockford Saturday night. Rain re.
ported at Streeter. Elevator men
say general conditions are favorable
in the entire Ianne Eeiuor uallou n
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-07-15
TUESDAYS RACES.

The races tomorrow afternoon will
be among the best of the three days
program. They will be the 2:lS
pace, purse $500; 2: 80 trot, purse $500,
and 2:l8 special trot for which q
purse has been arranged. Races be-
gin shortly after O'Clock. The rum
ming and relay races occur In the
evening at seven O'Clock and should
be exciting events as about fifteen OF
the fastest running horses racing In
this section are entered. The relay
event is an interesting race, one man
entering five horses each, horses run
ming half mile and the riders chang
ing in front Of the grand stand.
Entries for the 2:l8 pace are Long
shot, Miss Hartford, VIM. Mckinley,
Hariska, Col. Thompson, Tony B,
and Gen. Simon, the latter being
owned by Halstead and Niemeyer Of
jamestown and driven by Hart.
In the 2:30 trot are Elyseer Aud
baum, May Blossom, Helen Of Troy
and Ida G.
In the 2:l8 special trot entries are
Lucille X, Melagnon, Alice Wood.
word and Check Hook.
III Tuesday q L @ I'D 81 g
The Agricultural College fair exhi--
bit Ii better this year than 1t was
last. For one thing. there is more to
1t, and for another 1t is q little bet.
ter In hand. Two weeks ago 1t was
It Cooperstown, last week at Valley
City, and this week at Jamestown.
It will be at Grand Forks thruout
the state fair, and will occupy Its
leased booth in the pavilion at Fargo.
It will close the season at Langdon,
where 1t will be exhibited the first
week In August. Y. I.
Prot. Randlett handles 1t this year,
Us he did last. he. Is assisted BY
various members of the faculty. Il
keeps two men busy to put the exit.
BIT ia place, explain itssyarious feat-'
ures to the interested, and move Il
on to the next place Of exhibition be-.
/ tween the fair dates. 4 ss,s
The weed collection prepared BY
Dean Bolley makes an attractive wall
exhibit. Those weeds particularly
injurious to B crops are mounted, to.
;lucffArs ~ IN hriaf.s flaf1nitA directi0ra
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-11
Big Imports OF Gems.

Precious stones valued at more than
50, $1,000 we're imported during March by
Maiden Lane dealers, according to a whole
saler's report issued today. This amount
is an Increase of 500 per cent over the
March importations last year. The activity
in the market is attributed by the import
ers to the return of prosperity throughout
the country. Maiden Lane dealers handle
over 30 per cent of all the diamonds
brought into the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-11
Sixth WarderS
Hear Candidates
Republican Nominees Address Large
Meeting of Voters on Topics
of the Campaign.

Short but enthusiastic talks were made
by nominees and others at a rousing re-
publican meeting held in the hall at
Tw%enty-fourth and Burdette streets last
night. Herman Timme was chairman Of the
meeting and a good attendance of voters
were in evidence.
Nelson c. Pratt, nominee for city at
torney. was one OF the first speakers, and
refrsining to say anything about himself,
spoke in behalf of the head of the ticket.
He urged the voters to cast their ballot
for a representative citizen. a man of high
ideals and true citizenship and a man
amos men. Such a man is John p. Breen."
he said.
Elect the republican ticket and Omaha
will receive ar administration the like of
which It has not had IN years" said T. A.
HOLSTER. THE republican party is more
united now than for some time, We have
an exceptionally strong tickle and 1t Is time
that the republican voters should set out,
put their shoulder 20 the wheel and place
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-11

Omaha pnce more in the column where it
rightfully belongs"
DR.. E. Holovtchiner, nominee for the
council from the Second ward, told his
hearers to vote the ticket straight, as from
a physicians standpoint a scratch is al
ways a bad thing; Harry e. Ostrom, coun-
cilmanic nominee from the Sixth ward,
called to mind some of the broken promises
made by the democrats, and Beecher Highly
declared that there Is net q sore spot among
those who failed TO land a nomination.
The last speaker was Judge Berka. nomi-
nee from the First ward. He said; 1T
should be our aim and desire to give the
people of Omaha a good, clean admins
tration so that the people abroad can point
to our city and say that it is governed
properly and Omaha can then a k It's
rightful place as being the best city in
this western empire"
other speakers were b. F. Fitch, presi-
dent, and L. o. Holmburg, secretary, of
the Breen Boosters; +. c. Gardiner, nom
inee for building inspector; Thomas Hagen,
candidate for the fire and police board, and
<. F. Morisrty.