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The Jamestown Alert. DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAY) & WEEKLY S I The Dally Alert i» ilultvered in the city by c» ricra. at M)c«its a month. Daily, one year Weekly, alx month* (|0 Dully,»ix month* Jjj Dally three months JJX Weekly, one year Il0 W K. KKLI.OOO. UBOVBR CLEVELAND is the head aud front of democracy, and is DO Cleveland IB doubt pre paring to give the country the kind of »»n administration promised by him in the campaign. H* will endeavor to secure the repeal of the MoKiuley bill, as he believes that the democrats were placed in power to do tnis. courageous, and has con victions that animate him as steadily as any man now in public life. But he is certain of tinding in his own party oppo sition to his administration and to his public policy, no matter what that may be. He is doubtless preparing to defend himself and to be in a position to run the machine with the assured asssist ance of the house of representative! an'l the doubtful aid of the senate. In the senate he is likely to meet with strong opposition from senators influenced b) Hill and the Tammany element. The election of Senator Murphy of New York, a representative of the Hill faction, de scribes the kind of opposition that is pre paring to defeat tne president-elect public policy. Cleveland will no doubt try to make friends with some of the re publican senators. In a contest of this kind the public will be behind Cleveland, until they see that he is either mistaken, or that fan tionul quarrels are superceding, in im portance, the public interests. ANOTHER name has oeen added to the rapidly extending list of prominent men who hare died since the dawn of 1893 the death of Justice L. Q. C. Lamar, on Monday evening, having closely followed the dissolution of Butler, Keana, Hayes And Bishop Brooks. Lamar was oue of the greatest leaders in the south and idolized by the people of that sect ion of the Uuion. His public career began in the legislatuie in 1853, and he after ward* served in congress as a democrat. During the war. Mr. Lamar rendered valiant services in the confederate army, and was sent as commissioner to Russin in 1863. In 1872. he was returned to congress from Mississippi, and five years later became a United States senator. His administration of the office of secre tary of the interior under President 'Cleveland was eminently satisfactory to the whole country, and his reversal of many of Sparks' rulings especial/ com mended him the northwest. As a mem ber of tbe supreme court, Justice Lunar proved a strong figure in that great tri bunal—a man of courage, and indepei.d ent action, with ripe experience, and ap parently zealous for the welfare of the common people. THE determination of the republicans at Bismarck, in the first conference or caucus held on the senatorial question, to permit no democrat to be elected to the senate, is encouraging for republi cans everywhere. Whatever may be the result of the re publicans' tight among themselves, they realize that the responsibility of a republican senator rests with them, as they have a clear majority. The -above is a wise move and will result in bringing the contest to a close sooner than it otherwise might. The leaders of tbe party in the nation are watching the election iu North Da kota with keen interest, for it is of nation al as well as state importance. The re publicans should rnn no risks. There has to be a certain amount of "medicine" taken anyhow, as the republican candi dates are stubborn in their claims, and no one man has a decided advantage, as the vote, at least, 6hows. But this is a republican year for swallowing medicine of a bitter character, and a dose or two more or less should not greatly terrify the senatorial aspirants at Bismarck. It is pleasant, however, to know that no democratic purgative will be necessary. AN organized effort is being made to have introduced and put through the legislatures of the various states in the northwest, a bill requiring railroad com panies to redeem tbe unused portions of any of their tickets, which are still good for transportation upon presentation of the same to any ticket agent of the com pany, and to make ticket selling illegal by any person other than a duly author ized ticket agent. This i- intended to protect the purchasers of tickets, and at the same time entinh do away with ticket scalpers. The Fargo Forum says a rema'tmble feature of tbe proposed le^ieh t.ion is that the railroad conductors f.ro nerally favor ing the proposed law. 1' us completely refuting the charge mni.y times made that they are in collusion with the scalpers. This law wuult radically change many of the present practices, but would it not be just. »nd in tbe end aave money to the railroad companies and to the public? The is an idea in this well worthy the consideration of tbe North Dakota legis'atnre. EX-PRESIDEXT HATES' e"dden death reminds the country that immy of the most notable men of this generation are rapidly passing away. The men who have made this era famous are getting less uumerous each week, and it seems that their places are not being filled. While General Hayes was not a gre«t tuan, he was strong in his integrity and capable of exerting a reserve force that underlay a sterling character. Hayes' presidential term was not a brilliant one. and his personal reputation suffered somewhat from the great party content which resulted in his assuming tbe reins of government. This was for biin a party, not a personal, sacrifice. Through all the troubles and faotional fights of that cam paign, Mr. Hayes bore himself honorably and well. In a moral sense he and bis estimable wife exerted a steady influence for good both in tbe White house and in private life. A CRITICISM on the legislature delay ing the election of a United States senator at a cost to the state of 91.500 a ty was made by an independent rep resentative at Bismarck. The legislature will continue its legal sixty days and there is often more economy to the people in the absence of legislation than in its enactment. There is not much for this legislature to do. Let the people know all about the state finances, modify a few old laws, reduce taxation wherever possible, pass appropriation bills cut according to the cloth, pass an open market law, and a resubmi-sion lull, and go home. All of these things can be accomplished in a comparatively short time. It may be that the delay in the election of the senator will be economy after all. A BIG kick was made the other day by some of the United States senators on the Postmaster General's new Colum tiau postage stamps. They were char acterized as a fit porous plaster to be ap plied to an invalid's brenst. It is said of the siaiLps. however, that they are selling rapidly and "when it becomes generally known that the gum ou the obverse side of the stamps is medicated and warranted to cure catarrh, brace up a torpid liver, de stroy the appetite for alcohol, morphine •ind totiacco and relieve that tired feel iug, the demand for the health itiviog plasters will test the capacity of Uncle Sam's job office." THE people of Minnesota are beginning to inquire who were the republican legis lators who deserted Senator Davis and vbat were their reasons. If a democrat should be elected in North Dakota, an even keener luquiry will be instituted. The newspapers did Senator Davis a great service, in fact it is claim he could not have been elected had not the press brought out, crystalized and estab lished the fact that the people generally werefor lavis. This sentiment, so plaiuly indicated, evidently kept a good many piratical politicians from waging a war on Senator Davis, and undoubtedly de feating liiro. IT is stated that Judge Gresham will become a member of Cleveland's cabinet, and eventually be elevated to the su preme bench. Judge Gresham would certainly bring eminent ability and se curity to the supreme court, but the people of this country want him to take a more personal and active part in their affairs, and are willing to reward him for doing so. Judge Gresham can get the nomination of tbe republican party for tbe presidential race and be easily elected by votes from all factions. He has a brighter career before him than isolating himself in the seclusion of the supreme court room. IT HAS been an easy and customary thing to charge the North Dakota re publicans with tbe use corrupt means in electing a senator. Up to the present time, however, this election has been remarkably free from such rumors. The republicans have no patronage although there is over a half million of perquisites, represented in money, to he awarded to the 6tate during the next federal ad ministration. The senator, who will be a republican, will be elected principally from party necessities and not by the use of either patronage or money. At leaet such is ihe outlook at present at Bismarck. IT is said that the opposition to Sena tor Davis' re-election came from the Minneapolis board of trade, on account of the senator's favoring the anti-option law in congress. There must be some hidden terrors in the law to bring out such a tremendous exertion to defeat it. The farmers should insist more than ever on the passage of the bill, if it is so dreaded by the men who fix prices in the gram pits. IN THE election of Senator 1 »avis of Minnesota, the populists maintained their organization and voted in the national interests of their party. This discipline is the only kind that will win, and it will be singular if the North Dakota third party, which has made a much greater showing in this state than their brethren in Minnesota, does not cling to itB candidate. Fusion now is worse than useless. THE North Dakota legislature has started out in a more liberal spirit than usual. A proposed repeal of the divorce law has been defeated a resubmission bill and one accompanying license law has been introduced, and it is said to be favored by a majority of the members. more liberal spirit generally pervades this body this seasou and it is hoped will continue to, until tbe close. SENATORIAL deadlocks continue in ehraska, Wisconsin, W shiugton and Montana. North Dakota is not the only state engaged in the political pastyne of playing horse, nor is this exeicise con fined to republicans, tbe democrats hav ing a majority in tbe legislatures of Mon tana and Wisconsin, iiud the populists a strong representation in Nebraska. MAJOR SHAW of the Fargo Argus, and Hon. Jiid LaMonre continue their sparring at long rang", each taking a turn at blackguarding the other. Politics and journalism have some peculiar features in North Dakota, well illustrated by the ••onstant scrapping between lending republicans. THE Casselton Republican has com menced the publication of a semi-weekly edition, expressing the hope that, while not established to "till along felt want," tbe extra issue will create a want to be filled It is boned the enterprise of the publisher will be appreciated and return a profitable dividend. THE Twin ci*y press is very mysterious about the combine in tbe republican ranks to defeat Senator Davis. Dark hints of rank corruption mining all be neath are given. The public would like to know who A it was and what it was that nearly upset tbe natural choice of the Minnesota republicans. A WASHINGTON dispatch says tbe ruling of Secretary Bussey against pen sions for accumulated disability, will remove from the pension rolls 100,000 names of soldiers drawing $6 each per month. It will decrease the annnal ex penditures for pensions over 87,000,000. BILL has been introduced in the South Dakota legislature providing for an amendment to the assessment law re quiring railroad and telegraph companies to be assessed according to the actual value of property without reference to the earnings. SENATORS Quay and Pettigrew are ostentatiously opposing tbe World's fai opening on Sunday. Considering the general reputation of these gentleman in tbe realm of politics, this gleam of virtue chines out like a little light on a naughty world. THE people in the Turtle Mountains do not want a large portion of that country included in a national park. Tbe settlers want the land and the tim ber, and laws to prevent tbe Indians setting prairie fires. THE Twin city newspapers are begin ning to pun on Senator Worst's name. One asks if Casey will get the Worst of it, and another will Casey wiener Worst An'l so it may be expected to go, from bad to Worst. THE people of Minnesota are to be congratulated on the election t,t Senator Davis. He is their best man by all odds for the position. IT IS said that the gambling dens of Minueapolis are all being closed np, under tbe administration of Mayor Eus'tis. Firemen's Association. The delegates to the legislative con vention of the state volunteer fire de partment held a meeting in Bismarck, on Monday. There were present Arthur Bassett and Fred A. Bowers, Fargo Ben Camercn, Hillsboro James Durey, A. M. Packard and James A. Locke, Mandan A. E. Kinney, St. Thomas J. H. Harlan, Grafton Geo. Eager and A. M. Clough, Jamestown, and J. D. Wake man, Bis marck. Arthur Bassett of Fargo, was elected chairman of the meeting, and A. M. Packard of Mandan, secretary. Letters were read from different de partments throughout the Btate, all wishing success to the endeavor to place tbe association on a firmer basis. A committee of three, consisting of Messrs. Bowers, Packard and Cameron, was appointed to draft a bill for appro priations, and a general discussion of the proposed bill was then had. A com mittee was also appointed to draft reso lutions asking the senate to favor hous9 bill No. 22, which relates to firemen. No Boodle in Sight. Fargo Republican: Those fellows who went to Bismarck expecting to land a few hundred of tbe "long green" are doomed to disappointment. The boodle they expected would be on tap never ma terialized—be it said to the credit of all the candidates. How's This We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, Ohio. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. West & Trnax, Wholesale Druggists Toledo, O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole sale DruggiBtB, Toledo, Ohio Hall'sCatarrb Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of tbe system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. REVISION OF ORDINANCES. The City Council's Committee to Compile the Laws Makes a Report. Contract Let for Printing the Same—-Some Changes Effected. An adjourned meeting of the city couuoil was held Monday. There was to have been a meeting a week ago but, for lack of a majority of tbe council to transact business, tbe meeting was post poned until the 23rd. Aldermen Adams, BI«N1, Fletcher, Johnson, Lieber, Mason, and Steel were present, Alderman Steel acting as mayor pro tem. The first business to come before the meeting was the bearing of the report of the electno light committee. The com mittee had been authorized to make a contract with the Jamestown Electrio Light Co., for the lighting of the city until May 4th next, on the moonlight midnight schedule, which they reported to have done. Alderman Steel stated that tbe Electrio Light compauy agreed to a renewal of tbe contract at the price of $95 per light. The oommittee appointed to investi gate the matter of the removal of tbe bodies in the old burying ground re ported. Upon a motion by Alderman Mason, the removal of the bodies was laid over until spring. Tbe 31 ty attorney has been at work codifying the city ordinances, rules and by laws, and bids were advertised for the priuting of tbe same. Alderman Steel, a member of tbe committee on revision, re ported the receipt of two sealed bids for tbe printing, one from tbe Capital and the other from The Alert. City Clerk Blewett thereupon opened, read and placed them on file. City Attorney Hamilton commenced the task of reading, for the first time, the amended ordinances, assisted at in tervals by tbe clerk. Although tbe read ing was almost continuous, the sixth or inn nee was but completed at 10:30, wben tbe meeting was adjourned to Wednesday evening at 7:30. Ordinance No. 1, relating "to tbe city council, to tbe peace, good order and well being of the citv," receives several changes, important among which are the following: Sec. 5, relating to the ob struction of streets, etc., is lengthened by the addition of the words, "nor shall any person or corporation permit any poles or wires to remain on the public streets after tbe expiration of their license or franchise," or they "will he declared a nusiance and will be abated by any policeman if not removed within 48 hours after no'iiie," etc. Sec. 10 provides for the issuance of building permits, tbe fees for same and tbe width of street and sidewalk which may be devoted to building materials. This space shall not be more than "one tbird of the sidewalk and one-third of tbe street adjacent to the property." Sec. 9 of ordinance No. 3, has the word bicycle injected into it as follows—"no person shall place or draw any wagon cart, bicycle or other vehicle on any side walk," etc. As one of tbe aldermen said "our streets are smooth and wide enough for them to use them," and not damage the walks as they are claimed to do. Ordinance No. 2 relates to tbe city of ficers, whose salaries are as follows: Mayo* and each alderman, as hereto fore, $2.00 per meeting attended city clerk, 8100 per year city treasurer, 8100 city attorney, $100 city engineer 50 cents hour. As differences have arisen in tbe fire department over the division of certain funds, from the withdrawal of a portion of a company, the following was inserted in the proper ordinance: and all monies received by any company, either from tbe city or from tbe state, shall ke kept as a fund to promote the efficiency of said company or depart ment, and shall revert to the city in case of tbe disbanding of said company." Tbe license of $200 pei year on roller rinks has been taken off altogether, as it is believed that the sport will not be re vived to a "craze" attain. The remain der of ordinance No. remains practically tbe same as heretofore. Minor changes were made in ordinance number 5, relat ing to tbe fire limits for tbe placing of combustible materials in tbe city. The limits were enlarged as follows: bounded on tbe northby Fifth street, south by Wisconsin street, east by First avenue, and west by Ninth avenue. Wants Capital Removal. Bottineau Free Lance: We honestly believe one of tho most important ques tions confronting tbe legislature is the removal of tbe capital to—anywhere almost, juBt so it is moved into the state. Are there any papers outside tbe town of Bismarck that dare advocate the retention of the capital at that place? If so, let us hear your reasons. If not, lift up yoar voioes against that reproach on onr state and cease not un til the stigma is removed. Sentiment of the Btate. Forman Item: The house by a vote of 17 to 44, went on record last Saturday as favoring the opening of the World' fair on Sunday. The house undoubtedly re fleets the sentiment of the state in the matter. 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Shaw & Co. have secured the sample room in the Gladstone block, next to Wonnenberg & Avis' drug store, as an office, where they will be pleased to meet all friends. The books were all saved and accounts can be settled at the tempor ary quarters of the firm. Mr. Shaw is looking for anew lo cation, and will resume busi ness as soon as a suitable lo cation can be secured. S S S S S S S S 8 S S 8 8 S 8 8 8 What is Castoria is Dr. Samuel Pitcher's prescription for Infants and Children. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. It is a harmless substitute for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor Oil. It is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years* use by Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and allays feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd, cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. Castoria relieves teething troubles, cures constipation and flatulency. Castoria assimilates the food, regulates the stomach and bowels, giving healthy nud natural sleep. Cas* torla tho Children's Panacea—the Mother's Friend. Castoria. Castoria is an excellent medicine for chil dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me ot its good effect upon their children." Da. O. C. OSGOOD, Lowell, Haas. Castoria is the best remedy for children of which 1 am acquainted. I hope the day is not far distant when mothers will consider the real interest of their children, and use Castoria in stead of the variousquack nostrums which are destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium, morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful agents down their throats, thereby sending them to premature graves." Pa. J. F. Kracnnoa, Conway, Ark An Old-Time Spelling Hatch. A merry crowd gathered in the Con gregational church Monday in attend ance at the 15-cent social given by the ladies of tbe chnroh. The chief attrac tion of the evening was an old-time spelling match in which nearly all took part, adding to the enjoyment and fun of the evening. Mrs. F. Ingalls and Mr. Chas. Karchar were the captains of the opposing aides, which were drawn up in battle array in long lines on each side of tbe ehuroh. Mr. Ohas. Hensel handled the wand of office—a spelling book—with the ease and grace of an ex pert, and the way he handed oat the words caoeed the senons depletion of the ranks. The fight was decided by Natie Burgster, Captain Ingalls' last man, dying on "hippopotamus," leaving Captain Karcher with some three "men" as supporters. An Appendix to the occa sion ooourred in tbe shape of several lite rary selections by members of the Sunday school. A free lunch and coffee was 8 8 Castoria. Castoria is so well adapted to children thai I recommend it aa superior to any prescription known to me." H. A. Awm. K. D.. Ill So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. T. Our physicians in the children's depart ment have spoken highly of their experi ence in their outside practice with Castoria, and although we only have among our medical supplies what is known as regular products, yet we are free to confesa that the merits of Castoria has won ua to look with favor upon it." UNITED HOSPITAL AND DISPCNSAIT, Boaton, AMIS C. Surra, HW, The Cnitaav Company, T7 Murray Street, New York City. served after the exhaustive spelling fight. A very enjoyable evening spent by all. The Pardoning Power. Senator Sorley has introduced a biUI amending lh-» present law whereby U*| governor has absolute power to gw'i pardons to criminals serving senteo*[ Tbe bill, if Closed, will make it neotf-j vary, before ,t criminal can be pardonMH that an ai|lication for such pardon tW| be subscrib to bv the judge who tenoes the I prit, the proseontiog atUf ney and the jury. A good law and should be passed.—Hope Pioneer. News About Town. It is tho current report about that Kemp's Hulsam for the Throatvl Lungs is making some remarkable cortH with people who are troubled wir] Coughs, .Sore Throat, Astbms, BroM ohitis and Consumption. Anv drugf^! will give you a trial bottle free of It is guaranteed !o relieve and cure, large bottles are .00c. and $1.