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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-04-14
JAMESTOWN DAKOTA, THURSDAY

and anecdotes and clothed in Ian
guage whose meaning went straight
to the point. Many of his stories
brot tribute of combined laughter
and applause, and the audience was
held spell bound for nearly two
hours.
Mr.. Sundays general address was
to show the value and the advantage
of living a life along lines of high
er ideals, and reaching up to stand
ards of greater morality by both men
and women. He was especially Wig.
orous in his denounciation of di-
vorce, and on the question said he
stood with the Catholic church, altho
himself member of the Presbyter-
ian church. He. referred to the fact
that there were more crimes in A
merica than in any other nation, nd
he attributed a large percentage of
the causes to the use of intoxicating
liquors. He denounced the idle rich,
the dissolute youth and pointed out
the dangers to large class of young
women of the country in the ac-
quaintance of such persons. He
spoke strongly on the question of the
white slave traffic, concerning which
the press of the country has been
discussing in the last few months.
Mr.. Sunday speaks rapidly and his
presence is magnetic. He has gift
of language seldom heard and his
active mind is overflowing with IL
Illustrations and comparisons. AS a
platform speaker he holds the inter-
est of his audience apparently with
out an effort, and the secrets of his
astonishing success is discovered on
hearing him for short time and
feeling that his strength and influ-
ence increase with continued ac-
quaintance He closed his address
with an intensely interesting account
of his own conversion, when men,
ber of the famous Chicago base ball
team in which he played third base.
He told of the fate of several of
his former friends and members of
the team. How from dissipation, in
dulgences, cigarettes and other caus-
es they dropped into obscure and
ignominious graves. It was story
of dramatic interest that carried
with lesson plain to be seen.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-04-14
REVENUE TAX
NEW RULE REGARDING 1T LAID
DOWN BY COMMISSIONER OF
INTERNAL REVENUE

Deputy Revenue Collector G. H.
Piercey, has recently returned from
a trip to Aberdeen, where he went to
consult with the collector of internal
revenue in regard to certain changes
in rulings made by the commissioner
of internal revenue which changes
and rulings are of Importance to ev-
eryone engaged in the retail liquor
trade or who for any reason require
special license from the govern
ment. Mr.. Piercey says:
81 had an extended conversation
with the collector whose headquarters
are at Aberdeen, over the changes and
rules that are now in force in the
internal revenue office. There have
been many changes as to the manner
OF making reports but the one as to
the enforcement of the law relating
to special taxes is of the most inter-
est to many people in North Dakota.
Concerning this the commissioner of
Persons engaged in the business
of liquor dealers in localities where
such business is prohibited by law are
to be regarder as wilful violators
of the internal-revenue law, even
though so engaged at fixed place of
business, unless the special tax is
paid and the stamp displayed before
business is begun. In all such cases
effort should be made to get definite
evidence Of sales, which should be
reported to the United States attorney
with recommendation for prosecu-
tions.
This can mean but one thing, that
every person must get the stamp be-
fore making the sale of liquor or the
revenue officers must prosecute.
There is no opportunity to apply for
stamp, and before it's receipt begin
sales, nor can prior sales be made
legal by securing a stamp afterwards.
This ruling appears to be in line
with the progress made by temper
ance people in securing national aid
for enforcement of laws regarding
the sale of liquor in prohibition
states. 1t is ruling that should he
generally known in every community,
and the fact that it has been made
and that the ruling will be strictly
enforced might, If known, keep
good many people out of serious trou-
ble."
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-04-14
PRAIRIE FIRE NEAR BUCHANAN

fk&AxxS4N C4AAAH 3NA|AAAS ~ A.~>>>'>e--
There was a.prairie fire Monday
afternoon about three miles southeast
of Buchanan, that ran over strip
a mile wide and two miles long. Four
horses, belonging to Emil Nelson, on
section 16-141-64 were burned to
death, together with the barn, har-
nesses, grain, wagon and other prop
erty. The IRE also burned over the
farm Of II. L. Conrad. On 21-141-64,
taking the tent and all personal prop
erty. Conrad and his partner, =. 2.
Warnish, who emigrated to this coun-
ty from Sun Prairie but q week ago,
narrowly escaped being burned, jump
ing through the flames as they pass
edSby like shot, famed by the high
wind. They saved their barn and a.
horses.
It is said the fire started from the
N. p. north bound passenger train at
1880 p. M, catching. fire in three
places. The fire was finally extin-
guished by the farmers Of that Vi
cinity assisted by several railroad sec
.tion men.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-04-14
North Dakotan Loses Bitterly Fought
Identity Contest.

Boston, April 13.-Dan Russell Of
Dickinson, N. D., loses his seven
months identity fight for half of tine
estate of the late Daniel Russell OF
Melrose. In decision handed down
by Judge George Lawton in the Mid
dlesex probate court the ranchman is
declared to be Jim" Rosseau, the
French Canadian from the Adiron-
dacks who disappeared years ago. The
courtroom was in an uproar at the de-
cision. Hundreds of persons gathered
outside and when the verdict was an
nounced it was greeted with Kisses
and cat calls.
In declaring the claimant to be
Rosseau, Judge Lawton based his de-
cision on the testimony of Horace
Whitmore of Minneapolis and the
Rosseau family, who claim him as son
and brother
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-04-14
FOUND BODY IN
RED RIVER
REMAINS OF ED r.. STEARNS
TAKEN FROM RIVER THIS
MORNING

Authorities at jamestown received
a telegram this morning stating that
the body of Ed. r. Stearns, the
Cleveland resident who disappeared
February 1st, 1910, had been taken
out of the Red river this morning,
some distance down the stream north
of Moorhead. The remains was found
by the Clay county sheriff while
searching for another body. 1denti-
fication is said to be complete, made
by papers found in the clothes and
also Stearn's watch, all unmolested.
John Flaherty of Cleveland and VIM.
Blake of jamestown were sent for,
to take care of the remains which are
lying in the Moorhead morgue.
Ed. R. Stearns, one of the well-to-
do farmers of Cleveland was last seen
in Stutsman county February 1st,
having cashed check at local
bank for $3.50 upon the conclusion
of land deal. He had started on a
long vacation trip to his old home in
New York state, going by way of A.
berdeen and the twin cities, SO his
disappearance was not noted at once.
However, when he failed to show up
at any of these places a search was
commenced, and Stearns was traced
to Moorhead. Foul play was sus-
pected, on account of the large a.
mount of money he carried, and it
was feared that Stearns had been
murdered and the body hidden in the
Red river. He leaves little daugh-
ter and two brothers, s. A. and F..
D. Stearns at Cleveland.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-04-14
REDUCE PULLMAN RATES.

Fargo News.-A reduction of SO
and 80 cents for lower and upper
berths respectively in Pullman sleep
ing cars between Fargo and St. Paul
has been ordered by the interstate
commerce commission in a decision
handed down Saturday. The deci-
sion AYERS that it is unjust and
unreasonable" for the Pullman COM
pany to charge the same equally for
lower and upper births, and differ
ential charges were ordered in sever
al instances and the Pullman rate
from Chicago to Pacific coast points
are ordered reduced.
St. Paul rates ordered reduced in
clude reduction to the Pacific coast
If $12 to $40 and $3.50 for lower and
upper births respectively.
Short night journeys the commits
sion holds, should not carry rate of
more than $3.50 for lower and $1.10
for an upper. The rate Of 81 which
the company has maintained from St.
Paul to Fargo, is ordered reduced ac-
cordingly.
The prevailing upper birth rate of
$3.50 is reduced to $1.10 between St.
Paul and Superior, Wis, and upper
berth rate between st. Paul and
Grand Forks is reduced from $500 to
$3.50. The rates prevailing are ap-
proved for lower berths.
The Pullman company, it is stated,
will carry the decision to the courts.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-04-14
JUDGE ENGERUO
TALKS TO HIGH SCHOOL STU
DENTS AND TAKES SUBJECT
OF CANNONIsM

Fargo, N. D. April 9.-The stu
dents of the high school who are in
terested in politics had treat Thurs
day morning when Judge Engerud
spoke.
Mr.. Engerud said that he had been
requested to explain the term Can
nonism'' and he said that he would
not discuss its merits or demerits but
would try to give an explanation of
the term. .%
First he gave brief review Of the
House of Representatives and then
spoke of the difficulties of carrying on
business. He said. that there were
about 381 members and that as a.
bout $1,000 bills are introduced dur
ing the life of one congress and about
200 working days it was physical
fmpossibility to allow time for free
debate upon all. He then traced the
development of the present commit
tee on rules. He said that before the
time of Speaker Reed the ordinary
parliamentary rules prevailed but at
that time the minority could alb
struct legislation by refusing to an
swer to their names at roll call and
under those rules he. was counted alb
sent and so a quorum could not be
obtained. The Speaker Reed inaug-
urated the reform which caused him
to be called "Czar' Reed. A COM
mittee on rules was appointed which
should determine which rules should
come before the house and upon
what day and also how long time
should be allowed for debate. He
also made it possible to arrest those
members who would not come and so
form quorum and have the SER
geant-at-arms bring them in. He
showed how this was the only meth
cd that was possible at that time.
The minority made complaint and
were returned the majority ait the
next election but Immediately adopt
ed the same rules.
He then discussed some Of the re-
forms urged. He said that this
was the greatest question before the
people today and he said it was the
consensus that the European method
should be adopted. Under that sys-
TEN the executive would be the COM
mittee on rules and so would be di-
.rectly responsible to the people who
elected him. 34s
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-04-14
A Blue Rose.

That long sought for novelty, the
blue rose. has been developed at last
and to the intense interest of the gar
deners and flower lovers who visited
the spring flower show of the Penn
sylvania Hortic1ltura society and the
National Association of Gardeners at
Horticultural hall, in Philadelphia. re.
Gently. Three plants have been put on
display. The color obtained is the
best blue that has ever been produced.
It is on the violet shade. and the rose
is Rambler type. The tiny buds in
heavy clusters are Of bright red hue
and show the blue only on blooming
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-04-14
ARIsOR DAY PROCLAMATION

Next to the soil our forests are our
most valuable resource, contributing
to the making of nearly everything
we use in home or profession, regu-
lating the water supply and water
flow of stream and river, warming
the cold winds of winter, cooling the
hot winds of summer, conserving
moisture for the nourishment of all
plant life, and feeding the ever fow-
ing springs of pure refreshing water;
giving life, strength and fertility to
the soil itself and protection to all
animal and bird life. Unlike our
other resources, they need not be-
come exhausted except through our
own fault. BY united effort we can
restore the natural in all it's original
beauty, and grow forests where trees
have never grown before. Every lot
or parcel of waste or unsightly land
in the state should be made a beauty
spot, useful and valuable, by planting
in trees, and for the purpose Of en-
couraging the planting and growing
of forests trees in this state, and in
accordance with long established
custom, do, hereby, designate FRI
day, April twenty-second, as Arbor
Day, for the state and l earnestly
recommend and request the officers
of the different cities and towns thru
out the state to unite with the county
superintendent of schools and the
superintendents and teachers of pub
lie schools Of the state, in the prep
aration and execution of suitable ex-
ercises for and on Arbor Day. And
further recommend and request
each freeholder in the state to plant
as many trees as possible on his own
freehold, and let us make this COM
ing Arbor Day day long to be re-
membered in the state.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State of North Da-
kota, at the Capitol, this ninth day Of
April, A. D. 1910.
John Burke,
Governor.
BY the governor:
Alfred Blaisdell, Secretary of State.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-04-14
NORTHERN PACIFIC IN.
CREASES FACILITIES
DEVELOPING TRANSPORTATION
LINES IN NORTH
DAKOTA

The Northern Pacific is actively
engaged in developing transportation
lines in North Dakota.
The contract has been let for a
railroad from Pingree in Stutsman
county to Wilton in Burleigh county,
about ninety miles. This will open
up some good land in Stutsman, Kid
der and Burleigh counties, capable
of supporting large population en-
gagged in the raising of wheat, clover
and other crops and particularly in
the cattle and dairy business for
which the region is eminently adapt
ed. With the Northern Pacific line
from Darlington to Turtle Lake on
the north and the main line from
Jamestown to Bismarck on the south,
after the completion of this new line
there will be no land in these three
more than fifteen miles from rail-
road. With this maximum wagon
haul the highest development and
prosperity is possible.
The Northern Pacific has finished
the grading of it's line from Mandan
to Stanton through Oliver and Mercer
counties, west of and lying on the
Missouri river, and the metal will be
laid on this grade early this season,
thus finishing fifty-three miles of rail-
. road that will help to serve the rich
and growing counties of Oliver and
Mercer.
Surveys will shortly be run from
some point on this line up the knife
River Valley so as to furnish better
Transportation facilities for Oliver,
Mercer and Dunn counties. The
Knife River, the valley of which Is
very rich and the climate pleasant,
flows into the Missouri first above
Stanton. 1t was near the mouth OF
this stream that Lewis & Clark passed
the winter 18O4-5 at Fort Mandan.
From. its sources in Billings and Dunn
counties the river first swings south
ward to within about twenty miles OF
the main line of the Northern Pacific
at Richardton and Hebron. 1t then
flows northeastward across Mercer
county to Stanton. South of Mandan
the grading is nearly done as far as
Fort Yates, seventy-two miles and the
grading is we'll along from the mouth
of the Cannon Ball river to Mott,
through Morton and Hettinger coun-
ties, opening up ninety miles of good
road. 1t is expected that the metal
will be laid on these grades In time
for this year's-1910-harvest.
The Northern Pacific is also ar
ranging to put in some additional
double track east of jamestown and
to continue to improve its main line
with better rail and ballast all thru
the state. 49, 70
From this it will be seen that the
new construction by the Northern Pa
cific in North Dakota amounts to a.
bout three hundred and ten miles,
which Is substantial addition to
transportation facilities of the grow
ing state of North Dakota.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-04-14
seeks Iowa Governorship.

Des Moines,. April 1S. State Sen
ator Edward G. Moon of Ottumwa has
announced his candidacy for the Dem
ocratic nomination for governor. The
announcement followed a conference
Of prominent Democrats of the south
eastern part OF the state. Moon in
troduced the Iowa law linsiting he
number Of saloons in cities to one .ipI
every 1000 inhabitants.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1910-04-14
DIES IN POVERTY ABROAD
Baroness de Roques, Mother Of Mrs.
Florence Maybrick.

Florence Maybriek.
New York, April 13.-Cable dis
patches received here tell Of the re-
cent death in Paris Of Baroness de
Roques, mother Of Mrs. Florence May
brick, who spent many years in Brit
ish prison under life sentence.
The baroness died In poverty it is
said, and was buried at the expense
of nonrelatives.
The French authorities have bee,
endeavoring to communicate with Mrs.
Maybrick, who is supposed to be in
America. d.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-04-21
OUR KlMBALLTON NEWS


The Kimlallton Concert Band has
again started practice.
c. p. Lauridsen has bought the forty
owned by Frederik Petersen.
Mr.. and@Mrs Julius Borup are the
proud parents of a new baby girl
Mrs. H. c. Madison and her daughter,
Alma Madison, made trip to Atlantic
Saturday
Hedt Jensen, young man from Old
Denmark arrived at the Il. G.. Muller
home Saturday
Saturday George Faaborg bought the
building which was used as barber
shop. On that occasion he set up ten
cent cigars.
Friday Gudeum Overgaard arrived
in Kimballton from the old country.
She will make her home with her sister
Mrs. I. G.. Muller.
Segurd Jorgensen began teaching
Danish school ON last Wednesday in
the school house one quarter of mile
east of Albert Jorgensen's place
Wilhelm Larsen has moved his family
into the house where H. Hansen used to
live, and Mr. Hansen is occupying the
Hans Madsen basement until their new
house is finished.
On Monday night, April II, 1910, an
election was held to decide whether
Kimballton should become an Independ.
ent school district or not, and the propo,
sition was carried twenty-six to one.
Young Peoples Association of Kim,
ballton held a meeting Sunday after,
noon in Gymnasium Hall. They decided
to start a paper and gave it the name OF
Shrop Miss Alma Madison was
elected Editor, Jens West, Secretary.
Wednesday night'a meeting was held
to nominate candidates for the new
school board. The nominations were
Hans j. Jorgensen, X. p. Larsen, Hans
| Madsen, L. c. Muller, for one year;
Martin Esbeck, Hans Hansen, T. G..
Jensen, G. S. Faaborg, two years; Hans
Bladt, II. c. Madsen, for three years.
West and Bonnesen, the Main Street
| Blacksmiths, claim that somebody for
got to bring their lawn mowers to get
them fixed, but they are still waiting
for them You know they have the
machinery for fixing these handy things
and know how to use it. So just bring
them along the next time you come to
town. 16c
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-04-21
Wedding Bells Ring

Wedding Bells rang on Tuesday, April
5, 1910. for the marriage of Mr.. Martin
Christensen and Miss Philopoena Jensen
both of Shelby county, at Audubon,
Iowa The happy couple drove into
town, went to the residence of Mrs. E.
b. Holmes, announced that they were
going to be married and decided that
her coy home looked good to them SO
they telephoned to Rev. John p Morley,
pastor of the Audubon Methodist Episco-
pal church, who soon arrived and spoke
the pleasing words that united them as
husband and wife, Miss Jensen is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. N. Jensen
of Shelby county, is fine and industri-
Gus young woman, worthy of the one
she chose for life companion and will
prove a loving helpmeet. Mr. Christen
sen is young man of nothing but good
habits is farmer living in the same
neighborhood that his brides home is
He had house already furnished in
which to begin housekeeping, and is of
the kind that is always ready to lend a
helping hand in time of need, and a
companion to be proud Of After the
marriage ceremony had been performed
all repaired to the dining room of Mrs
Holmes and partook of bounteous sup
per prepared for the occasion, of which
enough cannot be said as she is one who
can prepare meal fit for a king to eat.
Then they quietly hitched up their team
and HE'D away to their own home. May
health and prosperity go with them is
the desire of A FRIEND.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-04-21

The papers told us the comet would be
visible Friday morning. Hoping to see
the celestial yagrant Iarose early, went
out in the lack yard and rubbered and
rubbered anti rubbered until | could
see comets hanging ON the side of the
barn, on the cottonwoods, in the woven
wire fence and every place, but which
was Halley's?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-04-21

1t requires no brains to roast" man
Try it, and note carefully the mental
process. You will discover that the
wicked stunt requires no wise or vir-
tuous efforts. Editors who are continu-
ally roasting" the opposition are a
brainlesS sort of makeup.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-04-21
ORIGINAL NOTICE
In The District Court OF The State
OF Iowa In And For Audubon
County.

FRANK SEYLLER, |
Plaintiff.
VS.
UNKNOWN HEIRS OF Mr. :
ROBERT MAGINNIS, De
CEASED. II
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-04-21
Night Letters By Telegraph

We think but comparatively few peo-
pie know that night letters containing
fifty words may be sent by telegraph
for the same price that is paid for day
message containing but ten words.
There is this difference however. The
day telegram is delivered as soon as
possible after it is received, by special
messenger. The night letter is not de-
livered but is mailed where it is received
at s o. clock the next morning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-04-21
Notice of Probate of Will

District Court in and for Audubon county
State of Iowa &C
Audubon county, ."
To all whom it may concern:
Whereas, on the LIST day of April, 1910. &
paper purporting to be the last viii and Tesla
ment of james w. Foster late of said county
deceased, was filed in my office, and was by me
opened and read, and the Bird day of May
i9l0'appointed and fixed as the time when the
same will come before the court at the May
term thereof then to be held. for final proof and
probate, as the duly executed last Will and Ties
lament of the said James w. Foster deceased
at which time all persons interested may appear
and show cause why the same should not be
admitted to probate.
Dated this LIST day of April. 1910.
li& l.. A McCiINNIS Clerk.