Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-10-17
SOLDIERS CALLED orr
Constantinople Reports that Washington
Asks Turks to Desist.
FEARS FOR LIFE OF MISS STONE
Sees More Danger in Close Pursuit Than
in Waiting Quietly-The Ransom to
Be- Paid Over at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
for the Transfer.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. I'm
compliance with a request from Wash
igton, the search by Ottoman troops
for the abductors of Miss Stone, the
American missionary, has been aban-
doned, it being feared that the brig
ands would kill her, should they be
closely pursued. Arrangements are
now being made TO pay the ransom
demanded.
BOSTON, Oct. 1.-THE misunder-
standing existing in various parts of
the country, indicated especially in
private advices received here as to
the progress of the Juno to ransome
Miss Stone, the missionary, is con-
sidered to be sufficient reason for the
issuance of another appeal for funds
by the clergymen who signed the
first one. The idea is to impress
upon the people of America the dan
ger which still threatens Miss Stone.
The second appeal follows:
BOSTON, Oct. Ito the People
of America: The promptings of our
hearts compel us to issue a second ur-
gent appeal to the people of America
to come to the rescue of Miss Ellen
M. Stone, the American missionary
now held captive by brigands in the
Balkan mountains for a ransom of
$4,000. Nearly one-half that sun is
yet to be raised. Private advices were
yesterday to the effect that it was
absolutely necessary to raise the full
amount at once. The story of a thirty
days respite is absolutely discredited
in the best informed localities.
"The public should o be deceived
by the idea that the American board,
as such, will pay any of the ransom.
1t has officially declared that it could
not, although its members have man.
imously expressed sympathy with the
movement. Will not pastors, tender
hearted women, patriotic men and
representatives of commercial and f.
nancial activity everywhere, will not
every one aid by giving and soliciting
until the entire fund is in hand A
life is at stake, the life of a Chris
tian, a missionary, a patriot and a no.
BILE American.
Cali contributions should be sent di-
rect to Kidder, Peabody & Co., lis
Devonshire street, Boston, or Barring,
Magoun & Co., Is Wall street, New
York. All money contributed will be
returned to the donors in case its use
Is not necessary or in the event of
its being hereafter returned by or
through the United States govern
ment.
JOHN l.. WITHROW,
"Park Street Congregational Church.
GEORGE C. LORIMER,
fremont Temple Baptist Church.
John GALBRAITH,
"Bromield Street Methodist Church."
LONDON, Oct. 12.-After detailing
the history of the abduction of Miss
Stone the Spectator remarks:
President Roosevelt and the Wash
ington cabinet maintain justly that
the sultan is responsible, as it is his
misgovernment which provokes and
protects brigandage, and they intend
to demand reparation from the porte.
1t will not be limited, we imagine, to
G25, 000. The porte will be required
to punish the authors of the outrage,
and as Turkey is sure to shuttle and
America is tired of being played with,
a naval demonstration is quite on the
cards. The sultan will of course yield
to the first show of force"