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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-06-05
PoIsonSquad Member
CoIJapses Under Test
Philadelphia Student in Serious
Condition for Time, but
Has Recovered
COMPANIONS ARE SICK
Every Memeber of Ban Suffers
Nausea as Result of CAT
feline Experiments.

Philadelphia, May 11.-Serious re-
suits have followed the feeding of
caffeine a drug lurking in chocolate
as well as coffee, to the eight stu
dent members of the "poision squad"
Of the Hahnemann Medical College
here. All have been subject to Sc
we're headaches and serious attacks
Of nausea, while one member of the
squad was in such a serious condition
after taking the caffeine-laden wat
er for the first twenty days that he
hhad to be placed in a special ward
in the hospital. He received costant
attention, has recovered and at the
college is said to have rejoined the
squad. res TT
The poison squad" at the Eahen-
mann college was formed very quiet
ly. 1t came into eXstance on March
l, and is under the direct supervision
of DR.. Edmund T. Nesbit, director
of Herlin laboratory of the college.
DR.. Nesbit called for volunteers
from among the students He said
he wanted men who were willing to
do something for the benefit of hui
manity at large, even though it might
be to their own discontinue. Tween
ty-five students volunteered. OF
these fourteen of the most perfect
physically were chosen, eleyen as
regular members of the squad and
three as alternates.
For thirty days the members Of the
squad were given doses of caffeine
whit DR.. Nesbit and his assistants
made personal observations, taking
the pulses and temperature of the
members of the squad and making
notes on their general physical con-
dltiOn. 1t was not until within the
last few days that one member of the
squad weakened under the experiment
to such an extent that it was neces-
sary to send him to the hospital Dr.
NeSbIt refuses to reveal the students
name who collapsed, but declares that
through proper treatment Immediate
ly he soon recovered.
The caffeine was administered in a
solution and was mixed with the wat
er ahe squad drank. The students
did lot know when they We're get
ting the caffeine There was o
stated times for giving it in order to
keep the mind of the SUDDEN free
from worry in order that the physical
condition might not be changed ma
terially through the action Of the
brain.
Before joining the"poison squad
each student had to sign release
against any action for damages
against the college.
The laboratory was organized about
fifteen month ago with Dr. Nesb.. as
direc or, ar : almost Immediately al
exhaustive study was started to asCer-
tain the destructive qualities Of caf-
feline as used in food stufls.
The students continued 10 lie at
the dcrmitories or at the boar.ln-
houses, but they were required 20
take their meals at the training table
located in the hospital near ttr
kitchen. Before cacn meal tn" tarh-
peratrre was recorded, the pulse AMI
RESPIRATION were taken and the blood
pressure was tested During
period the drug Was administered en-
w Dr. Nesbit know the amour. ap-
portioned to each man and when and
in what quantity il was administered
New York Sun-May =, 1872.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-06-05
Favors Electric Chair.

atlanta, June 4.-Advocates OF the
substitution of the electric chair for
the eallows in Georgia have had a
distinguished convert added to their
ranks in the person of Judge Broyles
OF the Atlanta police court. He is
for electrocution because he believes
it a more humane way of inf.C ting
the death penalty.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-06-05
DAYS DOING At
STATE CAPITAL
TWO BILLS OF INTEREST TO BE
RODUCED-OTHER NEWS
FROM ATLANTA.

Atlanta, June 4.-Senator W. ).
Harris of Cedartown, has prepared
for introduction at the coming ses-
sion of the general assembly two
measures which will be of direct in
terest to the general public. Az
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-06-05

sums of money will be saved to the
state treasury.
The other measure is designed to
provide for Georgia a law similar to
the blue sky law" of Kansas. II
will provide that before any stock OF
a domestic or foreign corporation can
be sold, the secretary of state must
make an examination of the corpora
ton assets and furnish the agents a
certificate of authority to sell
In the absence of any such law on
the statute books now, Georgians are
yearly investing great sums of money
in fake enterprises.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-06-05

Atlanta, June x--Of the sixteen
men, white and black, whose death
sentences We're affirmed by the high
courts of Georgia in the past year,
not one is in the land of the living
today.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-06-05

Coffee drinkers often suffer from head
ache, nervousness, indigestion, biliousness.
heart irritation and other symptoms of i'll
heaIth-due TO "csffeine," the drug in their
coffee
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
SEC'Y DRAWZ OF HAAS NERO.
CO., WITHDRAWS

At the annual directors meeting of
the Haas Mercantile company, the
resignation of Fred Draw, on ac-
count of poor health, was rendered
and accepted to take effect February
1st. The retiring secretary has been
affiliated with the company for many
years, and for the past three years
has been general manager Of the Ed
munds branch store. He has been
faithful employee and officer. The
company as we'll as his many friends,
associates and customers, will miss
him. Chief Clerk Charles Draw,
of jamestown, will fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation with credit
and efficiency and assumes the man
agement thereof. He has also been
a faithful and appreciated employee
for years and is fully entitled to the
promotion, and the management will
be in good hands as we'll as for the
customers, as the company. We
sincerely hope that the new manager
will receive a royal welcome.
The. interests held by Fred Draw
have been purchased by the remain
ing stockholders of the company.
Mrs. Anna Corell was elected secre-
'tary with Miss Mary v. Nowlin as as
sistant.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
STUTSMAN COUNTY GETS CORN
PRIZES

At the big corn show in Fargo to
which competitors from all over the
state sent corn samples, over 5000
people attended during two days.
Decorations were made of corn and
methods of cooking corn were DEM
onstrated.. The First National bank
OF Fargo furnished $1,000 Of the var
ious cash prizes.
There were 10,000,0C0 bushels
of corn raised in North Dakota last
year and much of it was due to en-
couragement by the offering of prizes
It is believed twice that amount will
be raised in 1912, which means more
cattle and hogs as we'll as corn. La
Moure county had corn house
which was much admired.
In awarding the prizes the state
was divided up into four districts.
stutsman county men carried of two
of the prizes for Northwestern Dent
corn, John Lutman of Edmunds be-
ing one Of the winners and John
Hoover of Buchanan another.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
STATE s.ERS
EXAMINATIONS
ApssS.ts for Teachers Certificates
Many Failed to Pass
MANY Failed to Pass

q Four examinations were held dur
ing the year 1911 for elementary
teaching certificates and in those four
examinations there were 1928 appli-
cants, 1881 received second grade
certificates and 2209 failed to pass.
Less than forty-nine per cent re-
ceived certificates.
Morton county had the largest
number of applicants also received
the greatest number of certificates
Steele county had the least num-
ber of applicants, Mcintosh and Oil
yer counties having the least number
of certificates granted.
Benson county heads the list In
having received the most first grade
certificates. Several counties did not
secure any first grade certificates dur.
ing the year.
About FIVE per cent of the appli.
cants received first grade certificates
and forty-four per cent second grade
certificates. Over fifty-one per cent
failed to receive certificates.
Stutsman county had 152 appli'
cants; received first-grade certf'
f1cates and 81 second grade.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
HORSES GREAT RUSTLERS

Haynes, Adams County, n. D.,
Jan. 22.-Despite the fact that the
ground is we'll covered with snow
the horses that are running at large
are in good condition. Mr.. Sand has
herd of thirty or thirty-five horses
that run south. and west of town and
the animals are said to be fat and
looking sleek and in fine shape. One
would think the animals would suf-
fer from the intense cold of the past
two weeks but they do not appear to
mind it. When the wind becomes
too penetrating they find the leeward
side of a hill or haystack and re-
main until hunger urges them out to
feed again. Horses that are used to
rustling are not suffering from the
scarcity of hay and the fact that it
brings sixteen dollars ton does not
cause their owners to worry about
winter feed for them.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
LORD THuRSBY DEAD
Patient at Hospital for Insane for
Many Years, Passes Away
Erratic Career

The death of Lord" Thursby one
of the patients at the state hospital
occurred Sunday morning. The pa
tient was at one time well known
resident of the northern part Of the
state and had large holdings of land
on the Cannonball and also was in
terested in Nelson and Grand Forks
counties. He maintained an estab-
lishment at his home in Grand Forks
county and entertained on lavish
scale, and was interested in politics.
His relatives in England are said to-
be wealthy and prominent in British
official circles, and it is understood
that had he been mentally competent
he would have been in line for one
of the distinguished titles in the
British blue book. j. S. Sinclair of
Jerome, Ariz., was his legal guardian.
Lord Thursby was popular, clever
fellow and during his meteoric but
expensive career in North Dakota had
many followers and friends who pro-
fitted by his bounties and enjoyed his
famous hospitalities. AS patient
at the hospital he has been trac
able and given the officers very little
trouble. His needs have always been
literally provided for by his guar
dian. No communications with his
relatives in England have been re-
ceived, regarding him. Lord Thurs
by will be buried in jamestown In
one of the city cemeteries and not at
the burying ground at the state hos
pital. He came to the hospital as
patient January -, 1900. He was
a. graduate of the Naval Academy
OF England.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
INSTITUTE new LODGE
Large Gathering at Bismarck for Ini-
tiation Ceremonies-Special
From Fargo and Dickinson

There was meeting in Bismarck
Sunday of Knights of Columbus,
members of which order were gath
cred from all sections Of the state.
The occasion was the institution of
q new lodge known as Bismarck
Council 1904 Knights of Columbus.
The ceremonies began at 10 a. m.
and continued until p. M, closing
with banquet at the armory. The
knights and candidates assembled at
Elks hall from which place they
marched in a body to st. Mary's Pro-
Cathedral, where solemn high mass
was held by Very Rev. M. ]. Hiltner,
vicar general of the Bismarck dio-
cese, assisted by Father Digman of
Dickinson, deacon, Father Ceisle-
wicz subdeacon and Father Martin,
master of ceremonies.
A special train left Fargo Satur-
day evening, containing over 100
knights with an orchestra and anoth-
er special came from Dickinson. The
decorations of the armory where the
banquet was held we're specially at
tractive; the colors of the order are
red, white and blue. About 60 can
didates were initiated in the new
lodge.
A number attended from James,
town, among them being Rev. Ger
agility, James Mason, Harry Morris,
Louis Niemeyer, VIM. Noel, Robert
Carney, c. H. Boyle, Walter Wink,
Art O'Hearn, Louie and Frank NAL
lick.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
DEATH OF JOHN CAvEN
Old Time Veteran of Stutsman Coun'
ty Passed Away at Residence
Of His Daughter

Saturday afternoon occurred the
death of John Caven at the residence
of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Anderson
of this city, on Eighth avenue south.
Mr.. Caven had been ailing for
some time and gradually declining
in health due primarily to wounds re-
ceived in the Civil War. He was
wounded in the lung and in the
knee, and it is said that two bullets
yet remain in his body, having been
carried throughout life as souven-
irs OF the bloody conflict in which
he was engaged. He came to James,
town in 1881, coming from Minneso-
ia, to which state he went for his
health. He resided in Jamestown,
being engaged as miller by trade,
until 1892, when he took up land
near Kensal and engaged in farming
in that locality. He returned to
jamestown and has been residing
with his daughter, Mrs. Anderson,
for about three years. His wife died
two years ago.
John Caven was born at Dunn
fries, Scotland, May 18th, 1888, and
came to America AZ years ago, sett-
ling in Michigan, from which place
he enlisted as private in Co. B,
14th regiment. He served for 1S
months in the war receiving wounds
as above stated. He was member
of Ft. Seward Post in this city, be-
ing mustered in February 21st, 1888.
He was married IN 1857 in Scot
land to Janet Coultard. He leaves
the following daughters: Ms. Fred
Anderson, Mrs. R. B. Lowe, James,
town; Mrs. James Conley of Winni-
peg; and sons Walter, who is visit
ing in Scotland and William, Arthur
and Joseph Caven of Kensal, who will
be here to attend the funeral; James
Caven of Buffalo, s. D.; John Caven
Of Marmarth, N. D. A daughter,
Mrs. Frank White, died several
years ago in this city. Mrs. Lowe,
who was. visiting at Long Prairie,
Mimi, was suddenly taken i'll Sat
urday and sent to Minneapolis hos
pital and will not be, able to be pres
ent at the funeral. Mr.. and Mrs.
Caven of Winnipeg arrived Sunday
night. James Caven cannot be pres
ent.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
j. q. DEFEATED

Jamestown College met their sec
.ond defeat Saturday evening at the
Franklin gym. at the hands Of the
quintet from the Aberdeen state
normal. The college boys did good
work but we're outclassed by their
opponents. who were fast team.
AT the end of the first period the
score was II to 1 in favor of the
visitors, and at the close, 20 to s for
Aberdeen. There was good crowd
present. including large delegation
from J.. G. The lineup was:
Aberdeen-Bentz, c; johnson, lg;
Olander, re-; Sweet, II; Kimball, ri;
Bohle and Tweeland. subs.
Jamestown College-Kroeze, G.;
Mitchell, lg; Nichol. re-; schiess. IT.;
Wallen, IF; Sisco, Lindgren and Gra-
ham, subs.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25

cannot have good railroad without
good track. good equipment and
good men to maintain and operate
that track and equipment. You can
not have good farms without good
soil, which you have in these three
states; good farm equipment, which
you can get and should keep In good
order; good men who will use that
soil and equipment by proper plow-
ing and cultivation, by the selection
OF good clean seed instead Of poor.
dirty seed, BY Intelligent combination
.of various crops ana live stock.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
CHURCHES ARE UNITED
and Presbyterians at Cas-
Selton Unite-First Example of
Kind in the State

Casselton, N. D., Jan. 22.-For
the first time in the state OF North
Dakota and probably the northwest
a Presbyterian and Methodist church
have joined hands and signed arti-
cles of agreement.
This remarkable and unique con-
solidation took place at Casselton,
when the congregations of two of
the pioneer churches in the state
voted to merge their influences and
business interests in the uplift Of
mankind. The "rock ribbed Pres
byterians and shouting" Methodists
of Casselton agreed to the PROPOSE
ton without a dissenting vote on
either side, it is said.
This consolidation of these church.
es is the first concrete example of
the work of the North Dakota sur
vey committee, which was named in
Grand Forks last spring to carry on
the work of cooperation among the
churches of the state and which is
at the present extending its efforts
of all portions of the state with ap-
parent success.
BY the consolidation of the Pres
byterian and Methodist churches at
Casselton, Rev. H. P. Cooper, quon-
dam pastor of the Methodist church,
will hereafter occupy the Presbyter-
ian pulpit, but will continue his resi-
dence in the Methodist parsonage.
The initial sermon of the consoli-
dated houses of worship was preach
ed by DR.. E. P. Robertson, president
of Wesley college, Grand Forks. In
speaking Of this unique unification of
churches, DR.. Robertson said:
1.-THE idea met with almost instant
favor in Casselton. The members of
the survey committee are enthusias-
tic over-future prospects and be-
lieve much good work will be done
in the state in this entirely and i'm
portant work. In practically all
portions of the state the idea is being
given much thought and attention.
We look for this year to bring about
important results in the work."
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
FOUND FROZEN IN SOD SHACK

FOUND FROZEN IN SOD SHACk
Fargo, N. D., Jan. 20th-Joseph
and Christie Peterson who who were
brought to local hospital from Ed
dy county last week for treatment
from freezing, both died after reach
ing, here. They were were brother
and sister, aged 40 and 80 years sId
were found badly frozen in 2 sod
house two miles east of Hamar. No
smoke was seen from the chimney
by passers by and the door of the
little shack was forced open. The
brother was found lying without
clothing nthe floor at one side of
the room ard on the end of the bed
fully clothed lay the body of Oh .istie.
They had been living alone In the
hut for sometime but six weeks ago
were over Come by coat gas from, a
coal stove. it is believed thai. 10th
became mentally deranged and froze
to death as the result.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
JOHN sToGER DIED

John Stoger, who has been q resi-
dent Of the county since 1882, died
of Bright's disease at the county hos
pital late Saturday at the age of 81
years. The remains will be sent to
his sister. Mrs. Mary Smith, of
Prune, Iowa, for interment on No. 4
today. The deceased was unmarried
and has been engaged as farm la
borer to within q short time ago.
The decreased has worked for
many years both In Jamestown and
various parts of the county. He was
at one time employed by Carr. and
Waller in the livery business in
early days. He Afterwards worked
at Sharlow farming.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25

WANT SCANDINAVIAN CHURCH
There was q meeting held Sunday
night by the scandia Society to fur
ther consider the proposition of Sc
curing church building for regu-
lar services in this city. The So
ciety and members Of that nationality
are now sufaciently strong to favor-
ably consider such project. The
old Advent church building on East
Second street has been offered the
society on reasonable terms and Il
Ii possible that the deal may be
closed. The building has suflcient
room In the rear for . mfnistsr's
residence.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
MET WITH ACCIDENT

Louie Schmitt, son of c. J. Schmitt
of Sixth avenue south. met with q
serious and painful accident while
c0asting Sunday. Louie, together
with several other boys, was coasting
down the hill south of the city on q
"big bob" which passed over a
rough spot throwing him OF and
breaking his leg above the ankle.
He was hurried to his home where
the injured leg was set by DR.. Wood.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
PRISONER CAPTURED

Adolph Grenier, who was convict
ed for blind pigging" some time ago
and who has been serving 80 day
sentence in the county Jail, made
his escape on the evening of the 18th.
He had been assisting the janitor in
firing up the boilers and took advan-
tage of the liberty allowed him. He
was apprehended Friday near Spirit
wood and was brought back to the
city in charge of Special Deputy Jer-
den. Grenier's time will expire in
February End. He stated as a rca-
son for making his escape that he
was afraid of being prosecuted by
the federal authorities for selling i'll.
toxicating liquors without a govern
ment license.
AUTO GARAGE CONSOLIDATION
The Northern Auto Co. and the
James River Motor Co., will hereaft-
er be. under one management, D. c..
Rand Of the Northern Auto Co., hav-
ing bought out the auto business and
property of the James River Motor
Co., on Fourth avenue. Improve
ments will be made in the building.
The property sold has SO foot
frontage on Fourth avenue south and
100 feet on alley. The Sixth avenue
garage viii be used for storage.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
HALF RATES ON SEED GRAIN

HALF RATES ON SEED GRAIN
Through negotiations with the car
riers the seed men have succeeded in
having the one-half rate restored ap-
plying to the shipment of all seeds
including seed wheat in the state at
q one-half rate. The reduced rate
on grass seed went into effect on
January 1st. and on seed grains Feb
ruary 1st. The Great Northern road
was the first road to put the new
rate into effect but all the other roads
will follow. This rate only applies
to the states affected separately and
cannot be used for the shipment of
seed grain and grasses from one state
to another.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
RAILROADS MUST CARRY BEER

RAILROADS MUST CARRY BEER
washington, Jan. BEER is q
commodity and the railroads must
carry It when offered for transporta-
ton from one state into "dry" terri
tories Of another state. regardless
OF the laws of the latter state. The
supreme court Of the United States
made ruling today regarding pro-
posed shipments from Indiana into
'dry" Kentucky counties.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
GAVE MUSICAL

Prof. F. w. Wimberley gave g.
musicale last night to the Jamestown
Musical Club, their husbands anK
friends at the residence Of l.. b.
Niemeyer on South Fourth ayennss-
It was a rare treat and was greatly
enjoyed by all present. At the COM
clusion Of the program . rising
vote Of thanks was extended: Prof:
Wimberley. :.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
JUDGE COFFEY A CANDIDATE

COurtenay, N. D., Jan. 22.-Judge
Coffey of the fifth judicial district.
comprising the counties of Barnes,
Foster, Griggs, Eddy, Wells, Steele,
Stutsman and Kidder, is a candidate
for reelection. When Judge Burke
was elected to the supreme court
year ago, Judge Coffey was appoint
ed to succeed him. While he is q
democrat he will make his campaign
as non-partisan. He is graduate
of the law department of the Uni,
versity of Minnesota.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-01-25
NEW RURAL ROUTE

A new rural route will be estab-
lished February 1st in the western
part of the county and daily mail
service will be had between Medina
and Pettibone by way of Marston-
moor supplying Woodwork and Sea-
born Offices also three times a week
from Marstonmoor. w. E. Buckwal-
ter has received a contract for car
rying the mail.