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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
STOLEN WATCH RECOVERED

About three years ago Charlie
Avis had his house burgarlized and
lost a gold watch. The sneaf thief
entering the house thru window
going thru the rooms carried off some
booty. The watch was never found
and no trace of the thief discovered
altho suspected party afterwards
removed from the city. In removing
the lumber sheds of McCulloch and
Mudgett Monday. Mr.. Avis watch
was discovered lying buried under
one of the sheds. One of the men
working for Ambrose Walsh found
the time piece, took it to Picard &
Moss and it was there learned by the
number registered in their repair
book that the watch belonged to Mr..
Avis. The watch was in fairly good
condition and can be again put in
running order and was highly priced
by the owner. The thief evidently
got cold feet and was afraid to eith~
er keep or dispose of the watch.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
BILLY Y SUNDAY
REVIVALIST AND METHODS EN-
PLOYED SUBJECT OF ARTI-
Gle IN HANIPTON'S MAG
AZINE
AZINE

The last issue of Hampton's mag
azine has an article on "Revivals
and Revivalists. Methods and means
of strenuous preachers. The profits
of their profession and the after ef-
,fects of an up to date revival"
Among the revivalists referred to
by the writer, DR.. Thomas E. Green,
is the we'll known evangelist Billy
Sunday, formerly baseball profess
sional, now the highest priced evan
gelist. An interesting interview with
Sunday is given regarding his work,
his practical organization for meet
ings, and his methods. Among 9TH
er things Sunday says:
''The gulf between the church and
the masses is awful, it never touches
them. This new tangled religion Of
culture and evolution never will.
What this country wants is an old
time Pentecost blood and fire."
Sunday says that our popular a.
musements and receations are
wrong.
Dancing is nothing but hugging
match set to music. It is the hotbed
of licenciousness, whether in a FASH
ionable parlor or in a dive. More
girls are ruined by 1t than by all
other things combined. Talk about
the poetry of motion! its just a devil
ish snare of the souls. Let men
dance with men, and women with
women, and the thing wouldn't last
fifteen minutes. The slum dance is
better than the club dance, because
they wear more clothes at it."
"Sow bridge whist and you reap
gamblers. The man who sits at a
table, and bets thousand on a jack
pot is no more a gambler than the
society belle who plays bridge for q
prize"
Concerning Sundays platform ap-
pearance and methods the article
says: "On the platform he plays
ball. Attitude, gesture, method
he crouches, rushes, whirls, bangs
his message out, as II he were at the
bat in the last inning with two men
out, and the bases full AID he Can
go into any city III An;s;;::s AMI fo"
six weeks talk to 500 people twice
q day, anl simply turn that commun-
ity inst1s out. lTe says San Evan.
cisco Is vne wickede;r CITY We lave
New Orl ,.a1s next, Chicago third and
New York fourth. LA
"Over 100000 people have been
converted under his preaching and
he says 80 per cent of them stick"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
JOHN FLANAGAN
RESIDENT OF JAMESTOWN SINCE
1873 DIES AT AN ADVANCED
AGE

The death of John Flanagan oc-
Cured at the residence of his son,
James Flanagan, 1929 Second street
west at 10:45 today. The deceased
had resided with his son James for
some years, and his death was due to
gradual decline of old age. Mr..
Flanagan was born in Ireland IS
years ago. He leaves five children,
three boys and two girls: Dennis of
California, Anthony and Mrs. D. Lal-
ly of Butte, Mont, Mrs. McGales and
James Flanagan of this city. His
wife died in Scranton, Pa, after
which he moved to jamestown in
1873, and has resided here since.
Mrs. D. Lally and niece, Mrs. M
Trainer of Butte, Mont, arrived Sun
day and Anthony is expected Thurs.
day. The funeral arrangements have
not yet been completed.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
MARTIAL LAW IN :.
MISSOURI TOWN
-Four Companies Of Militia on
Duty Following Riot

Hannibal, Mo-, May 18.-Martial law
was declared at Ilasco as result of
rioting of the striking foreigners who
had been employed at the plant Of the
Atlas Portland Cement company.
-Four companies of the Missouri ma,
tional guard are in charge Of the situa
ton and four more are expected to
arrive shortly. Y
When the. company refused to &C
cede to the demands of 1900 foreign
ers and 600 Americans for an advance
In wages strike was precipitated.
The plant was closed at noon, but
when shift of Americans arrived at
= o'clock they were dilven back by
the foreigners; the majority of whom
were intoxicated and armed with
knives, revolvers and improvised
weapons. The company ohcias ap-
pealed to Sheriff Roland and he in
turn asked for the militia.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
FOR ms. CoM'R.
GEORGE H. STONE OF HETTIN
GER COUNTY Is A CANDI-
DATE FOR REPUBLICAN
. NOMINATION ON THE
STATE TICKET

George H. Stone of Mott, Hettinger
county, has decided to become a can
didate for insurance commissioner,
and his name will be before the vot-
ers at the coming primary election for
the republican nomination for that
office. Mr.. Stone is we'll and favor
ably known in Jamestown and Stuts-
man county where he made his home
for several years, engaged in the in
surance business. He removed to
Mott over three years ago and has
been states, attorney of Hettinger
county since It's organization.
He is capable and reliable young
republican. good representative of
the young republicans of the state
who are taking part in the develop
ment and growth Of North Dakota,
and particularly of the western part
where additional lines of railroad
have brot in an increasing popula-
tion. II f,nominated and elected Mr..
Stone will make a first class commits
sioner Of insurance.
West Of the Missouri river there
is at present only one other candidate
for nomination on the republican
state ticket. Mr.. Stone has made q
wide acquaintance in that part Of the
state and his candidacy, is assured
of hearty support. ''.' .3 81. is.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY COMMIT.
TvyNE ~ ~

There was q meeting Of the demo-
cratic county committee Tuesday in
Forresters hall, q fair representation
being present, and number Of candi-
dates. It was decided that the de-
mocracy Of the county should have 9
ticket IN the field and the feeling was
that there was q chance to elect some
democrats this fall owing to the Pc
3culiar conditions reported to exist
politically in the county. However.
that may be- 9 number OF petitions
for democratic candidates will be
placed In circulation at once. and the
names viii be b forth coming a. 4 short
time Represent alton from. several
paritss Il 81 county ts VA u Z NOD fnlly de-
.eidsd; ;tiii upon d owing Is the oidable
absence ofs 4he & commit itteemen and
others inte from the western
part sofs the count
a " ~ Ia sg> hv
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
N. p. EXTENSION WORK

Northern Pacific surveyors are do
ing cross section work at Linton, and
tits said that grading will soon begin
in that vicinity on the line between
Linton and Edgeley. The Northern
Pacific construction trains expected
to reach Mott, with the crews laying
the steel inside of three months and
freight trains will be ready to haul
products raised this fall to market,
from along the line Of the new road.
Steel crews have commenced laying
rails south of Mandan and is is ex-
pected that a large railroad bridge
will be built across the Missouri. for
xhe traffic Of the new Northern Pa
ciflc line. which some people claim
will become the main line for freight.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
IN BISMARCK JUNCLES
MURDER AND SUICIDE OF TWO
DENIZENS OF THE UN-
DERWORLD

Bismarck, N. D., May 17.-In the
! "jungles" south Of the track, into
which the denizens of the under
world, blind pigs and outcasts gener-
ally have been driven to cover, Grace
Fox, a 30-year-old woman and form
erly member of the demi monde,
was killed early Monday morning.
Her paramour, Ole Quamme, form
erly barber, later a hangeron at a
"blindpig" in the outskirts of the
city, and who has several times pre-
viously threatened the life of the
woman, with whom he has been liv-
ing for several months, committed
the deed and then took his own life.
The woman's throat was cut from
ear to ear with razor, and so vio-
lent was the sweep of the weapon:
in the hands of Quamme, that the
woman's head was nearly severed
from her body, and the edge of the
razor was broken off by contact with
the vertebrae of the neck.
Quamme then stood before the mir
ror in the bureau in the bedroom,
picked up another razor that lay on
the bureau, and cut his own throat,
severing both juglars and half turn
ing and falling on the same bed with
the woman. Both bodies were found
by another resident of the under
world who had been summoned by
third occupant of the house, whos
forsaw trouble when Quamme came
to the house shortly before midnight
and began to threaten and abuse the
Fox woman.
The bedroom was sham bles when
the officers of the law arrived at the
place in response to summons. Both
bodies were taken in charge by Coro-
ner Field and an inquest is being.
held.
Quamme, up to seven or eight
months ago was barber and lived
at Mandan. He was once before ar
ASoSOu AOA Luc llI0 VI Lu0
Fox woman. His home was former
ly at Kerkoven, MINI. He was about
35 years of age.
Quamme came to the house where
the murder and suicide occurred
shortly before midnight and began
to abuse the Fox woman. Another
woman who was an occupant of the
house, feared trouble and went to an
adjoining house to summon help.
When they returned the crime had
been completed and both bodies lay
on the bed in the room.
1t developed at the inquest that
Grace Fox was an assumed name and
that her true name is Grace Madden,
and that she lived in St. Paul, where
she now has two sisters, up to two
years ago.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
AUTOS AND TEAMS

With the increasing number of au.
tomobiles the etiquette and rights
of the public roads become more of
a matter of interest and Importance.
The Garrison Independent discusses
the rights and dangers of the auto
mobile and some of it's observations
are of interest.
Auto drivers have their rights not
withstanding it is usual to con-
demn auto drivers for accidents.
Machines are here to stay, they are
increasing in numbers and it is we'll
to adjust ourselves to the new con-
ditions. When an autoist keeps with
in the speed regulations and exercis-
es fair amount of caution, he is as
much entitled to the use Of the roads
as other people. Automobiles
should also remember that pedes-
trians have rights and cannot move
with the speed of the auto to get out
of the way of danger. Autoists just
ly complain that children permitted
to use the street for play ground fire.
quently in spirit of daring and
without understanding the great risk
they take-endeavor to run across
streets Immediately in front of au-
tos. An occasional one will stand
perfectly still-directly in the track
of the approaching machine and see
how near he can permit it to ap-
proach before jumping out of the
way. These incidents lead to many
accidents. The further fact that
many grown ups as well as children
frequently rush out of building and
directly across the street in the mid
die of block is sometimes the cause
of trouble.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
KING EDWARDS BODY
now LYING IN STATE

"a, London, May 1S.-The body Of King
Edward VII. was taken with stately
pomp from Buckingham palace on the
first stage of the journey to the grave
and now lies in state in Westminster
hall, where hundreds OF thousands will
pay a last tribute to the dead mon
arch before the final passage through
the streets Of the capital
Mr. Roosevelt, special American am
bassador to the funeral of King. Ed
ward, did not participate in the cere-
mony attending the REMOVAL of the
body of the king from Buckingham
palace to Westminster hall. In COM
pany with Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Roose-
velt, Kermit, American Ambassador
Reid and Mrs. Reid he witnessed the
procession from a house in Carlton
House terrace.
The procession lasted only half an
hour, but in that brief period one OF
the greatest crowds that ever jammed
section of London witnessed won
derful scene of mingled pomp and
gloom.
The route, one mile in length, was
lined by 1850 soldiers, who stood SO
close together as almost to touch
shoulders.
The procession lacked the glitter of
royalty that will mark the funeral pro-
cession on Friday. Aside from King
George and the members Of the Brit
ish royal household few Of the visiting
monarchs participated in the exer-
cises.
The procession was made up OF the
army headquarters stan. the army
council, the board Of admirals. field
marshals and admirals, King George
and; the other members Of the royal
household. .s 81.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
THREE NEW COTTAGES

Among the new houses being built
on the north side are three cottages:
on Eighth avenue being erected by
Dan Hamilton and Chris Fleutsch.
The middle cottage of the three is be-,
ing built jointly by the two parties.
The house formerly occupied by Mrs.
Chas. Kinney has been removed to
the rear of the lot being too old and
useless for repairs. All three Of the
cottages will be for rent. They are
five room dwellings and will be oc-
cupied as soon as completed.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
new ARM0RY
CHANCE FOR JAMESTOWN TO
GET A SUITABLE BUILDING
FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES
l
BE A BOOSTER.

TO the citizens of JAMESTOWN
Referring to the matter of assisting
Co.. H with a loan with which to
build their armory, it may not be
out Of place to here explain condi-
tions which exist. Co. H has lot
75x140 it. which is paid for. They
have two thousand dollars in the
treasury. The state gives them five
thousand dollars without interest.
Mr.. Corwin loans them five thousand
dollars and takes second mortgage
for security. They have plans for an
armory 75x100 IT,, which will an
swer their every purpose, but can we
not get together and among the peo-
pie loan them eight thousand dol
lars? This will enable them to put
up building 40 feet long and have
something that will serve the city
for great many years to come. An
armory 100 feet long will be of no
use to the city, while on the other
hand the building if 140 feet long can
be called upon for all large gatherings
and can also be used for a roller skat-
ing rink.
Such a building would have earn
ing capacity enough to pay back this
money beyond question. They re-
ceive from the state $4,000 for an
nual maintenance, and expect this to
be increased this winter to $4,000.
This alone will pay their interest.
They expect to establish gymnasium
in the basement. This will bring
them one thousand per year, no tax
es to pay and should they open up a
rink chances are they could pay every
dollar against the building in two
years, including what is loaned them
by our home people.
Think this over and when the COM
mittee waits upon you have your
mind made up as to what you can do
towards securing this armory for
jamestown.
Mandan, Minot and several other
cities are after this state appropria-
tion Of five thousand dollars, which
jamestown has secured, but we must
use it or pass it over to those who
will make use of it.
Paul Allen
Fl. r. G.. Mcfarland
-..,..- @ Jas. D. Grey
=. Dana Wright
Pierce Blewett
Soliciting Committee.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
GEESE GETTING BUSY ON FIELDS

GEESE GETTING BUSY ON FIELDS
"A story comes from Devils Lake
that at no former season have wild
geese been as plentiful, at this time
of the year as now. The drouth in
Canada have made thousands of
geese turned back to this state for
water and they are flocking to Devils
Lake and elsewhere and are becom-
ing destructive to farmers grain
fields. 1t is said the geese will fol-
low up row of sprouting grain and
eat all the wheat. Several fields
have been reseeded on account of the
geese. They are very tame and do
not seem to mind the gun which is
necessary to frighten the birds from
the fields.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
COUNTY. COURT
CONvENEs AT COURT HOUSE
DISPOSITION OF THE CAL
ENDAR-ONE CRIMINAL
CASE

The adjourned term of the county
court opened at the court rooms to-
day, Judge Conklin presiding. The
calendar shows some thirty cases. A
call of the calendar was had and the
following disposition made of the
same:
The case of Herman Nurnberg VS..
s. A. Cellar and N. P. Ry. was made a
court case on appeal involving points
Of law. The case of Trimble and Co.
VS.. Atlantic Elevator Co. and Royal
Elevator Co., was also made court
cases; also case of John S. Werner ct.
al. VS.. Mary E. Cadieux and Nurn-
berg VS.. Nogosek.
The following cases were reported
as settled: T. I. Cash and H. L. Hines
VS.. Courtenay Race Track Assn;
Jarvis VS.. Mason; Foley VS.. Nierling;
Axtee VS.. Nierling; and Krause VS..
Nierling. The Cleveland State Bank
ts. Geissler; Kate E. Glaspell VS.. La
hart; Pressler VS.. Drew mad. Miner
VS.. Gamble; Vanschidick VS.. Town
send and Alliance Hail VS.. H. P. Bryn.
The following cases were put over
! the term: Merchants State Bank VS..
s. R. Russell, Stutsman County bank
VS.. Anton Schler and c. E. Ranur and
A. H. Schroeder VS.. Lydia M. Schatfer.
The case of Grace Farley VS.. Law
ton School District will be tried by
the court.
Several cases were passed for fur
ther consideration.
The case of l.. J. MCKINLEY VS..
Pleasant Valley School District was
transferred to the district court, as
we'll as the case Of Mrs. A. L. Har-
per VS.. E. H. Hagen ct. al.
The first case to be tried by the
Jury is number five. on the calendar,
that of J. H. Bell vs., P. p. Steven
and wife. The case of Henry Zuger,
minor, VS.. Mrs. E. Kassick, will also
be tried by jury. qSs
A large number of witnesses were
present from Courtenay and Kensal
for litigation coming from that part
of the county. 1919 So
The case of the state vs. Peter
Neva, being criminal charge of SELL
ing liquor contrary to the law, will
be taken up Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Neva is we'll to do farmer living
short distance north of Courtenay,
and is charged with the violation of
the prohibition law.
Frank Andre was appointed bail
If Tor the term, and Miss Flynn
court stenographer. The court was
adjourned until Wednesday to allow
for preparation of certain cases, as
the law permits, the first day of the
term.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
McCUMBER IMPROVING:

Washington, May 17.-Senator NC
Cumber's condition was so much Inn
proved Tuesday that the drainage
tubes were removed from his wounds.
He probably will be able to leave
the hospital June 1, and will then
proceed to North Dakota to recuper-
ate.
/ His campaign for denomination has
been placed in the hands Of. his
friends. ~,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
in BUILDING CANADIAN CANAL
Manufacturers Association Believes
United States Should Aid.

Manufacturers Association Believes
United States Should Aid.
New York, May 18.-Three important
subjects for the consideration Of the
federal government were put forward
in the opening session Of the annual
convention Of the National Associa-
ton of Manufacturers. One urges
participation by this country in the
building of deep water canal through
Canada as a means Of aiding the trans.
portation of ores and grains from the
lake regions. Amendment Of the i'm.
migration laws to provide for liberal
terms for the admission Of skilled la.
Dor and steps to see that aliens are
distributed in the farming sections
where they are needed, instead Of be-
ing allowed to congregate In large
cities, also we're advocated.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
STATE VS.. NEVA

At the county court the case of the
state against Peter Neva of Courtenay
was taken up and jury empanelled
to try the case. A number of wit
nesses were examined during the aft
ernoon and good deal of conflict
ing testimony was received. Attor-
ney Baldwin represents the defendant
and States Attorney Thorp prosecu-
ting. =
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
INSPECTED WATER WORKS

Mayor r. ]. Haugeberg and Al
derman F, ]. Thompson and Adolph
Wacker of; the town sof Washburn,
who have been at Pierre, ST. were
returning passengers today. They
have been looking up the matter 81
water works. which improvement 4
expected to- be made In the enter:
ssprising town Of Washburn on the
sDie Nuddy s.4 I !
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
haoeI to Visit Northwest.

Washington, May 1S.-After q con-
ference with President, Taft at the
White House Secretary Nagel Of the
department Of commerce and labor an
'nounced that he would make two
months trip to the Northwest and to
Alaska, leaving Washington the latter
5part Of June. 81 Y s38 sSa
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
Snow Breaks Droutl, Ia Canada.

Calgary, Alta, May 1s.-The alarm
which was felt at lack Of moisture has
been removed by considerable fall
of snow and rain through Alberta.
The fall wheat was suffering from
the lack of snow In the winter. The
recent snow now has put the land In
better condition and the danger Il re-
moved. 3s y
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-05-19
JURY AGAIN TAKES RECESS

Investigators Probing lorlmer Scan
daI to Meet Next Week.
Chicago, May 1S.-The special grand
fury which returned three Indictments
in connection with alleged legislative
bribery reconvened only to take fur
ther recess until next Tuesday.
On this date the trial Of Lee O'Neil
Browne is expected to begin before
Judge McSurley. Browne is charged
with bribing Democratic representa-
tives to- vote for William Lorimer for
senator. ri 5.g
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-04

Many people coming to this section
from the thickly populated sections of
the country, where every foot of land
is of value, are at a loss to under
stand why so much of the land here
is out of cultivation, and in many in
stances wholly wrong conclusion is
reached. People brought up to appre-
ciate the value of land often conclude
that this land is of no value, or else
it would not be idle. The fault is not
in the lands, but due to the fact that
we have not the population to take
up and cultivate these lands The
government survey in this county
shows this land to be of a very high
grade, and when the people come to
cultivate it, it will yield abundantly.
And that is what East Texas wants to
bring about-the getting together of
the people and this land
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-04
FEBRUARY q IN HISTORY.

1497-Second patent granted to John
Cabot by Henry VII of England
to make western voyage OF
discovery.
1693-Nearly two thousand persons
killed by earthquake in Sicily.
l7S3-Final cessation of hostilities
between the United States and
Great Britain.
1831-Baron Aylmer entered upon his
term of office as governor of
Canada.
1S35-Edward D. White became gov
ernor of Louisiana.
1861-The government of the Con-
federate states of America or
ganized at Montgomery, Ala.
1S74-Coomasie captured by British
force under Lord Wellesley.
1S76-Manitoba abolished the legisla-
tive council.
1S9S-Thomas A. Osborne, former
governor of Kansas, died.