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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-12-24
Christmas Seal
OF 1914

"HE executive committee OF the
American Red Cross approveti
the design for the 1914 Red
Cross Christmas seal, to tNs.
sold throughout the United States dur
ing this years holiday season t. help
in the war ON tuberculosis.
A different design for this stamp is
adopted every year. The 1914 stamp
is brightly colored. with red and green
predominuting. 1t is taken up almost
entirely by the rnddy face Of Santa
Claus. The background. In vivid
green. represents part Of Christmas
tree. At the upper cOrners are red
crosses At the bottom on An unrOlled
scroll are the greetings MERRY Christ
mas and Happy New Year" The
legends "Americun Red Cross and
"1914" appear.
Instead Of an obIong design. as uset'
during the 1913 Christmas season. the
1914 stamp is square.
The Red Cross anti-tuberculosls,
Christmas seal first was used Oy the,
American Red Cross as q national body
In 1908. Since then over $1.SOOOO has
been raised through the sale of these
stamps at Christmas time In the cru-
sade against tuberculosis. Last Christ
mas over 10000, 900 of the stamps were
sold in the United States. The Red
Cross Christmas seal was first used by,
the Delaware chapter Ut the Red Cross
In 1907 at the instance Of the secretary
Of that chapter. Miss Emily p. BissellL
and the national organization took it
up the following year.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-12-24
CHAS, JACKSON GETS
VERDICT AGAINST CITY
Jury Awards Jackson $4,000
for Alleged Injuries

The jury in the case of Jackson v,
The City of jamestown, brought in q
verdict late Tuesday afternoon in
favor of the plaintiff in the sum OF
$4,000 for permanent injury to q
knee, claimed to have been due to the
falling into shallow ditch in the
parking in front of the Stockholm
hotel.
The amount of the verdict is sur.
prise to those who followed the tes.
timony and to those who testified in
the case in the city's behalf. Under
was given explicit directions about
the matter of contributory negligence
on the part of the plaintiff, and also
negligence on the part of the city
If it was proved by fair prepon.
derance of testimony that the plain
tiff himself was scutfling and fooling
around the hole, which he knew was
there, and fell into the opening, that
was contributory negligence on his
part. The city showed by substan.
tial array Of witnesses of good reputa.
ton, that the plaintiff had told 9th
ers after the alleged injury that he
was scuffling and wrestling; and one
reputable witness testified directly tc
having seen the scuffling and the &C.
cident referred to. Five or six wit
nesses testified on this point in behalf
of the city. >
The plaintiff and one witness tes.
tilted to the contrary.
The jury must. have disregarded
the testimony of all the city witnesses
in the matter Of contributory negli-
gence.
The testimony of the physician at
tending the plaintiff in jamestown,
as to the nature of the injury and his
opinion as to the cause Of the present
condition of the plaintiffs leg, was
not taken. It -is reported that con-
siderable light might have been
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-12-24

-r1n arra1u my friends want you
Gabriel" said the goblin
Under favor. SIR" replied tie hor
ror stricken sexton. II don't thinl
they can. They don't know me, sir
I don't think the gentlemen have eve,
seen me-
"Oh. yes, they have! We .l0now thu
man who struck the boy in the envious
malice Of his heart because the boy
could be merry and he could not
Here the goblin gave loud. shril
laugh which the echoes returned twen
tyfold.
IL am afraid must leave you
sir" said the sexton. making an effort
to move.
leave us!'' said the goblin. "Ho, no
hov
As the goblin laughed he suddenly
darted toward Gabriel. laid bis hand
on his collar and sank with him
through the earth. And when be had
had time to fetch his breath be found
himself in what appeared to be large
cavern. surrounded on all sides bv COB
Inns ugly and grim.
"A1d now," said the king of THE COB.
lins, seated in the center Of the room
on an elevated seat-his friend of the
churehyard-"show the man Of misery
and gloom a few Of the pictures from
our great stOrehouses."
AS the goblin said this cloud rolled
gradually away and disclosed Il small
and scantily furnished but neat apart
ment. Little chiid~n were gathered
round a bright fire. r1hinging to their
mothers gown or gamtoling round her
chair. A frugal meal Was spread upon
the table. and an elbow chair was
placed near the fire. Soon the father
entered. and the childrea ran to Meet
him. AS he sat down to his meal the
mother sat by his side. and all seemed
happiness and comfort.
what do yOn think of thut?" said
the goblin. . t
Gabriel murmured something about
its being very pretty. ss
"Sbow him some mOre.' said the
goblin. fsa
Many a time the cloud went and
came. and many lesson It taugbt tn
Gabriel Grubb. He saw that me0 who
worked hard and earned their scanty
bread were cheerful and happy. And
he came to the conclusion 1t was q
very respectable sort Of world after
ALL One by one the gobIins faded from
his sight. and as the last one disap
peared he sank to sleep.
The day had broken when be awoke
and found himself lying on the 6at
gravestone. with the wicker bottle emp.
ty by his side. He got on his feet as
well as he could and. brushing the
frost or his coat. turned bis face to-
ward the town.
But he was an altered man. He had
learned lessons of gentleness and good
nature by his strange adventures In the
goblin's cavern.-Charles Dickens.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-12-24
The Cradle and tn, Gross.

Calvary's cross ont Of mind. the
full significance of Bethlehem's cradle
Is missed. The great lesson OF Christ
mas is not half learned except onr
thoughts project Themselves beyond
the scenes Of the Redeemer's birth to
the scenes of his death and the rela-.
tion Of bis humiliation and SUFFERING
to our redemption be borne In mind
-Christiap Intelligencer. 5s8 s
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-12-24


hand to his head, Gabriel Grubb chuck
led to himself and entered the church.
yard, locking the gate behind him.
He took of bis coat. nut down his
lantern and, getting into an unfinished
grave. worked at it for an hour or so
With right good will. Brt the earth
was hardened with the frost. and it
was no easy matter to break II up and
work for the night and looked dOwr
into the grave with grim satisfaction
he mnrmured:
Brave lodgings for one, brave lodgings
for one.
A few feet Of cold earth wher life is
done.
"Ho, ho!' he laughed as he sat him.
self down on O flat tombstone. which
was a favortte resting place of his. and
drew forth wicker bottle.
"Ho. no. ho" repeated 2 voice close
beside him.
ut was the echoes" said he. raising
the bottle to bis lips again.
ut was not" said deep voice.
Gabriel started up and stood rooted
to the spot with terror.
Seated on an upright tombstone close
to him was o strange, unearthly figure.
He was sitting perfectly still. grinning
at Gabriel Grrbb with such grin As
only goblin could call mp.
What do you here "n Christmas
eve2" said the goblin sternly.
II came to dig grave. sir" STAN.
mered Gabriel.
'NVhat snRn ,wanders among graves
on such night as this?" cried the COB.
lin.
Gabriel Gruhb. Gabriel Grubb!"
screamed wild chorus Of voices that
seemed to ffil the chnrchyard.
What have gou got In that bottle?"
said the goblin.
''Hollands. sir" replied the sexton.
trembling more than ever. for be had
bought it Of the smugglers, and he
thought his 0uestIcper might he In the
excise department at the goblins.
''Who drinks Hollands alone and in
churchyard on such night as this?"
Gabriel Grubh. Gabriel Grnbbr' ex
claimed the wild voices again.
"And who. then, Is our lawful prizeY
exclaimed the goblin. :. @
The invisible chorus replied. Gabriel
Grubb, Gabriel Grubb!' @ t-
The sexton gasped for breath.
"What do you think Of this. Ga
briel?" said the goblin.
"It's-it's very curious. sir; very Gu
rious. sir, and very pretty" replied the
sexton, half dead with fright But !
think I'll 60 back and finish my work.
sir, If you please"
"workr said the goblin. what
work?''
'The grave, sir" sa H
"Oh, the grave, eh? Who makes
graves at time when other men are
merry and takes pleasure In it7"
Again, the voices replied, Gabriel
0snhh. Gabriel Grnhhr'
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-12-24
oh, Tender Tale
Of Old!

Oh, tender tale, Of Old.
Live in thy dear renownl
God $ smile was in the edark---behold
That way his host came down.
Light up. great God, thy word.
Make the blest meaning strong.
AS # our ears. indeed. had heard
The glory Of the;r song.
It was so far away.
But thou couldst make it near,
And al its living might display
And cry to it. BE herei"
Here. in the unresting town.
As once semote to them
Who heard it when the heavens
came down
On pastoral Bethlehem.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-12-24

Woman may do some foolish things.
amt she never tries to unlock the front
d.nr ut 2 a. m with q fountain PEN
Florida Tunes CniOt.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-12-24

Il was 50 long ago.
But God can make it now
And, as with that sweet overthrow.
Our empty hearts endow.
Take. Lord, those words outworn;
Oh. make them new for aye;
Speak--"Unto you a child is born, :"
Today. today. today.
Jean lngelow.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1914-12-24

Z. The toll Of life alone teaches 10 to
value the blessings Of life. Goethe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
THE CITY OF SEATTLE
 ARRIVES FROM THE SOUTH

The steamship City of Seattle ar rived from the South Saturday even ing practically a new boat in many respects, but still enough like her old self to please those with whom she has always been a favorite. Many availed themselves of the opportunity to inspect the vessel and the univer- sal verdict is that she is a very fine ship. The adding of steel sides from the main deck up to the saloon deck and the installation of steam steering gear have increased the sense of se- curity. while there have been com forts added through the increased size of the dining hall and lounging room.
 The City of Seattle is officered by old fayorites, Capt. Thomas Johnson retaining command, and having Pilot Bob McGillivary. as assistant: H. O.. Johnson is purser, Charles Harland, chief engineer. and Frank McFarron, chief steward.
 The following passengers were for Juneau: E. c. Russell and wife, La vina J. Code, Mrs. S. Syeday, Frank Carroll, John c. Hopkins, w. R. Cox, F. E. McCann, William Fels, R. R. Brown. A. Reanberg. F. H. Makenna, c. Penn, Roy Parkhurst, A. G. Mos ern, w. R. Nichols, and second class.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
ALASKA PRESBYTERY
 NOW IN SESSION

The Presbytery of Alaska met in the Presbyterian church at Juneau at 9 o'clock thls morning. Rev. R. J. Dlvan, pastor of the Sitkd church was elected moderator; the Rev. David Waggoner of Klawacki chosen stated clerk and the Rev. Edward Marsden, of Ketchikan elected permanent clerk. The report of the committee on revis- ion of standing rules was received and approved. The Rev. l.. F. Jones was dismissed to the Presbytery of Los Angeles and the Rev. George E. Bromley was dismissed to the Pres. bytery of Olympia.
 Tonight a popular meeting will be held in the Native Presbyterian church at which the Rev. Magsden will pre-. side. His address will be on Native Citizenship. The Rev. George J. Beck will also deliver an address on Chris tian Life. Special song service will be furnished by the Natives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
BOTH SIDES CLAIM
 VICTORY TOMORROW

Tomorrow promises to be one oi the most exciting elections ever held in Juneau. The registration is more than double that of any previous cleo ton and includes distinctly new ele ments, making 1t very difficult to fore cast results with any degree of ac' curacy. The leaders of both the Citi' zen's and Peoples tickets claim the victory tomorrow. However, both sides will try to get the full vote out. The Socialists expect to poll a much larger vote than last year, but 1t is not believed that they can win.
 The main battle Is between Mayor Carter and E. Valentine
 There will be one official ballot with the tickets arranged as follows:
 "Cltizeus Ticket" For Councilman John Reck, J. R. Willis, wm. Geddes, wm. Britt, Chas. w. Carter w. Fl. Case. c. w. Fries.
 Peoples Ticket" For Councilman F. Valentine, R. NJ. Keeny, NJ. E. Rus sell, F. Wolland, Geo. F. Miller, H.. Ruhe, c. K. Gilbert.
 Socialist Ticket" For Councilman Peter Tweit, H. J. Lorenzen, A. B. Callahan, Grafton Coleman, Oscar Harri, Chas. Helsing, Geo. Harkrider, For Clerk of school board-Anna Car oline Lorenzen.
 Independents" w. w. Casey and Lula B. Thompson. each of whom are candidates for clerk of the school board.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
HooNAH BALL TossERs
 WANT TO PLAY JUNEAU

Henry Moses. who returned to Jul. neau from Icy straits settlements on the Georgia yesterday, is authority for the statement that the "Hoonah Hali- buts" are coming to Juneau for the purpose of taking the belts to the Cap. ital City Wildcats or whatver the repre- sentative town base ball team may be called. The Hoonahs are some ball tossers, according to Henry, and in- clude such men of note, such as Steve Kane, Frank Shotter, and Billy Dodge,
 Every day for the past two weeks they have been hard at work practic- ing and are rounding up into fine form. An opposition team known as the ' Sockeyes," composed of athletic young Indians has been called into use, be- ing for the purpose of giving the Hal. ibuts" the right kind of training. Mir. Moses says the "Halibuts" which is the accredited team of the town will shortly issue a challenge to all the Southeastern Alaska towns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
STATEMENT 10 PUBLIC.

To the citizens of Juneau:
 wish to explain the position I was placed in and also instruction received by me from Mayor Chas. w. Carter up on my acceptance of position as City Engineer. When appointed last April I asked for instructions relative to patronage, being stranger, campara lively speaking, in Juneau, and not being mixed in local politics.
 Mir. Carter advised me to buy where ever l could do best. Regarding em ployment of help, he told me that the Council would hold me responsible therefore it was up to me to hire or discharge. have given this city my best endeavors.
 Thanking you all for the many kind lesses shown me.
 Respectfully,
 BURTON D. BLAKESLEE, c. E. Eng
 City Engineer City of Juneau
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
HAYNES LAWYER AND
 DEMOCRAT RETURNS HOME

Steve Ragen, prominent lawyer and Democratic war hourse of Haines. left for home on the City of Seattle Sat urday evening. after spending few days in the Capital City on business, Mir. Ragen is enthusiastic over the out, look for his home town and for the Territory of Alaska in general. He says President Woodrow Wilson is in. creasing the membership of the Haines Democratic club all the time and that the Democracy of the future railroad metropolis of Lynn canal will give a good account of itself.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
AT THE oRPHEuM.

Last nights program at the Or pheum was enjoyed by large crowd Pathe Weekly with the current events of the world. Ann" a strong drama by the Edison Co.
 Innocence" featuring Paul Pauzer, and Crane Wilbur, of the Pathe Co.,, and "The Wonderful Statue" with John Bunny, Lillian Walker and Cour' tenay Foote in the cast. comprised the show, which will be repeated tonight. Tomorrow night the election returns will be shown on the curtain between the pictures. Enjoy the show while waiting for the returns. Besides, 1t 1t will be an entire change of pro gram.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

TO THE ELECTORS of the City of Juneau, Division No. l. Territory of Alaska. NOTICE Is hereby given that pursuant to Ordinance No 135, of the City of Juneau. passed and approved by the Common Council on February 20. 1914, a general election, for the purpose of electing seven Councilmen and one School Director, for the City of Juneau, as provided in said ordi' nance. will be held on Tuesday, April seventh, nineteen hundred and four teen. between the hours of nine o'clock a. m.. and seven o'clock p. m. of said day;
 That the voting place for the above stated election will be in Fire Appara' tus Room in the new City Hall build ing, located at the corner of Fourth and Main Streets. in the City of Jul neau, and that the entrance to said room Is on the Fourth Street side of said building;
 That the qualifications of electors at said election are as follows: Any citizen of the United States, whether male or female, and any person who has filed a declaration of intention to become such. is entitled to exercise the elective franchise in the City of Juneau; Provided. such person shall be found of the full age of twenty-one years and shall have been bona fide resident of the Territory of Alaska for enc year and of the City of Ju' neau for six months next preceding the date of election.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, this 18th day of March, 1914.
 E. w. PETIT.
 Municipal Clerk of the City of Juneau
 1S-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
LIGHT COMPANY BRINGS
 A TREsPAss ACTION

The Alaska Electric Light & Power company has brought suit in the Dis trict court against Frank A. Purser ct al. The action is for trespass and an injunction is sought to restrain de- fendants from erecting building on the Hume right of way claimed by the plaintiff company The defendants set up in answer that tho plaintiff com pany has not paid its license taxes as required by law.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
THE ADMIRAL SAMPSON
 IS BRINGING MANY

SEATTLE, April 6.-The Admiral Sampson of the Admiral line sailed for Alaska at o'clock last night with the following passengers for Juneau:
 w. Ferguson, Dr. G. c. Maule, Thos. McCurnan, Mir. and Mrs, and Miss Richards, S. s. Balkan, c. ". Snyder, -Mrs.--alae- -MoCarthEs--G.- .H.y-Van ard. wife. Mrs. Townsend, Emil Gebers. l.. l.. Spoolen, H. w. Pohlman, c. K. An derson, H. Larsen, Benjamin Schmidt, H. K. Riley, A. Doherty, T. Boyle, T. Grove. l.. O'Haro, James Vim and wife, D. NJ. Cove, R. F. Wilson, c. S. Rutherford. Mrs. Autin, Mir. Chadwick, Mrs. G. Herlage, Thomas Millett, John Swanson and sixteen steerage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
FUNERAL OF COL. WYNN

The funeral of the late Col. Will. liam Vim was held yesterday after noon from the Presbyterian church. The services were conducted by the Rev. J. B. Stevens and Rev. J. H. Con, dit. There was a very large attend ance, practically all of the old time residents being present, Business houses that usually kept open during Sundays closed for a time out of re- spect for the departed. There were many from Douglas and Treadwell present.
 The following friends of many years, were pail bearers: ". w. Casey, .R. w. Nelson, B. M. Behrends, Edward Webster, John Beck, John c. Held, Interment was in Evergreen ceme' tery.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
VALENTINES PROOFS FALL FLAT

Have you read valentines be the po of his charges?
 so you have noted that after borng than proof instead of the evidence of platform present evidence whatever of graft dishonest dealing on the part Of single unworthy motive the part Of any can didate the Citizens ticket?
 THERE WAS NONE TO PRESENT THERE HAS BEEN NO CRAFT OR DISHONESTY AND THOSE WHO HAVE CHARGES KNOW The demand for proof was Valentines undong
 OLD IMPROVED CHARGES REPEATED
 repeated the charges of the platform It the bald assertions of those who are can didates tor solely for election
 They City and the bus ABSOLUTELY NOTHING UPON WHICH TO A SINGLE CHARGE of dong
 rendering themselves liable to libel
 EXAMINE THE RECORDS
 specifically assertion that general in
 examine for moment some of the things referred to m Valentines Yellow Sheet
 Sheet with other foreman the jury City Council would have been Reusm That serious allegation when it is con Abe Reu the penitent convicted of bribery It also Council guilty official macqng and umaes that they guilty of white slavery!
 Bothc charges and nbelous.
 The City arrestng inmates of the policy that Alaska the past and pursued It policy that has been general in but in city particulars the mnutest detail cording followed here is elsewhere the city for the extra expense of police protection by presence of restricted district
 Whether the policy derived from it  the City administration poted to the extent would presented the proof to the contrary City Council collected rent rom Valentine did as he Mayor
 The permitted district remain in Juneau be- cause it demand for it's Abatement evidence.
 FREMEN VOTED TO DONATE SERVICES
 paid all that provided by Ordinance until meeting of the Department held in City donate their pay until appreciation of the quarters that had been provided the Department by the City.
 dollar owing by the City of Juneau for labor except such as owing which have been issued
 cTYs DEBT
 The City Council found the City practically ont of debt the City when the present City Council went into office considerable portion which was in their predecessors This debt has been increased $17S42O In return for this in add providing students in which have doubled in number and all operating Of larger City, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS HAVE THE EXTENT OF 55lS2O7 property improved for school site at cost or $s6726-makng invested for THE PERMANENT GOOD OF JUNEAU.
 since the year Valentines that suggests that there not improvement Juneau to mark the regime Of Valentine heard much was built when Senator Trp2 Mayor of Juneau
 
 The City quality and quantity of coal That due to the strikes that closed the
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
BURNS SAYS LEO FRANK
 WILL NEVER HANG

CHICAGO, April G. William J. Burns. the detective, said yesterday that the murderer of Mary P. Hagan, the Atlanta girl for whom Leo. M. Frank is sentenced to hang for the killing, was not Frank, and that the latter will never hang. He said: Tn my opinion Frank will not hang. The real murderer is known to me and he cannot get away"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
THE GRANITE STRIKE
 EXCITES VALDEZ PEOPLE

VALDEZ, April 6.-The richness of the Granite Gold Mining company's property at Granite Mountain, upon which mill was placed this spring and which produced more than $S,000 in 12 days with small mill has caused great deal of excitement in mining circles at this place. The vein has been getting wider as development has progressed this spring until now it is seven feet in width, and the ore taken out will average $1,OO0 a ton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
GOV. STRONG WILL URGE
 EXHIBIT APPROPRIATION

SEATTLE, April 6.-Speaking in this city Saturday, Gov. J. F. A. Strong stated that he expects to confer with Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane in regard to procuring special appropriation for an Alaska exhibit at the San Francisco fair, He said: there should be an Alaska building with an exhibit under one roof If much of the exhibit be not collected until next summer it will be too late."
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
KILLED MRS. WILLARD
 BECAUSE SHE ScoLDED

VANCOUVER, B. C., April 6.-Jack Kong, the Chinese boy, who confessed Saturday to the killing of Mrs. Charles J. Willard, says he killed her and burned her body in the furnace be. cause she scolded him for burning her porridge. The bones were found in the furnace after her husband re. turned home and failed to find trace of his wife.