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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1906-08-23
Stop Monopoly
On Coal Lands
Government Through Secretary Takes
important Step.

says: 1uQepeIlQeIlCG VI luS SOdA
monopoly or great strike OF
coal miners seems to be assured
by the action taken by the presl-
dent and secretary Hitchcock.
Secretary Hitchcock has, by
direction of thepresident, follow
ing a thorough Investigation,
issued an order withdrawing
from entry 5000, 900 acres of
public lands which are known to
contain workable coal. These
lands are situated in New Mex
ico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming,
North Dakota, Montana, Ore
gon and Washington.
The geological survey made an
examination in accordance with
instructions from the president
and ascertained that there We're
$4,000, 900 acres Of public lands
believed to contain coal de-
posts. The president, however,
desired the withdrawal of only
those sections known to possess
workable coal, and the area was
accordingly reduced to 6,O0o,-
600 acres.
This gives the government
possession of coal lands capable
of supplying the nation with an
indefinite amount of fuel. The
spresident last spring, when there
was danger Of a second coal
strike, let it be known that he
would not hesitate to carry out
this plan ola receivership if he
were forced to do so by the fail
ure Of the operators and nairers
to reach an agreement and by
the suffering which such failures
would entail next winter.
He realized that the seizure OF
mines would greatly irritate cap
ital and might cause it to grow
timid., It probably would con-
slider that the government might
regard coal mine seizure as a
precedent for similar action in
other industries. The. president
knew, however, that he would
be subjected to violent criticism,
and finally, that any Of his sue
cessors, confronted by a similar
emergency, might not care to go
as far as he himself would.
Secretary Hitchcock was in.
formed through reports that he
had received in an official way
that thousands Of acres Of the
public domain have been entered
as agricultural lands, when, as a
matter of fact, the lands are
mineral and are being worked
for coal, cement, asphalt and
other minerals. The prosecu-
tions for fraud which were COM
menced in some instances for
this deception are being pressed
and others will follow.
The preident in transmitting
the report Of Commissioner of
Corporations Garfield on the
Standard Oil corporation, de-
>clared that the time had come
when no coal or oil lands held
by the government, either with
in the public domain proper or
territory owned by Indian tribes,
should be alienated. The presi-
dent was of the opinion that the
fee to such lands should be kept
in the United States government
and leased on such terms and tor
such periods as would enable the
government to keep entire con-
troll Of them.
Senator La F GILLETTE introduced
resolutions to obtain this end
and Secretary Hitchcock enlisted
the support of Senator spooner
in the same direction, asking
that provision be putin an ap-
preparation bill authorizing the
president to locate and with
draw from entry all public coal
lands. Congress adjourned with
out any such action, however,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1906-08-23
Changed Assessments

County Auditor Atterberry re-
ceived notice short time ago Of
changes in the assessment OF cat
tie, horses, mules, sheep, swine,
separators and horse powers,
engines and boilers. The changes
in the assessment will necessltate
the going over of the tax books
and figuring out the amount of
the assessment against different
people in the county owning any
Of the above named property.
The following is a list Of the
stock and machinery upon
which changes were made.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-25
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY

Leah Rebekah lodge celebrated it's 25th
anniversary in Enterprise hall, Pawtucket.
last evening and the affair proved to be
a most delightful one There were pres
ent about 800 members and guests and
the program began with banquet in the
big banquet hall which was thoroughly
enjoyed
At the close Of the banquet Noble Grand
Mrs Lucy GIL escorted by Past Grand
Master Lester $. Hill Of Providence. led
the party into the larger hall. where
very pleasing entertainment was given
During the evening Overseer OF the
Poor Peckham. who Is prominent I'm odd
Fellowship. offered resolutions OF sympa-
thy for Peter J. Trumpler. who was the
victim OF a bad automobile accident Tues
day. The resolutions also expressed the
hope that Mr.. Trumpler would soon be
able 10 return 20 his duties and they were
adopted unanimously.
The remainder OF the evening was spent
IN a social manner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-25
300 CHAuFFEURs
ON STRIKE FOR
HIGHER WAGES

New York, oct. 25.--Three hundred
chauffeurs, employed by the New
York Transportation company. which
operates $50 public electric cabs. went
on strike today for an increase in
wages. AS result nearly all the
cars remained in the big garage a.
Fifty eighth street and Eighth ave
nue.. and many OF the company's regu-
lar patrons were forced to patrouize
the elevated and subway trains.
The first violence in connection with
the strike came when a non-union
man attempted 10 take one OF the
electric vehicles from the garage. He
was set upon by a crowd OF strikers
and dragged from his seat and was
being roughly handled when ne drew
n revolver and fired into the crowd.
No one was hit. A big force OF DO
licemen who had been summo 1ei when
the trouble began arrived Just after
the shot was fired. They cha-Tod
the crowd and made two arrests
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-25
R0CKLAND, Me-,
COURSE MAY
Be ABANDONED

Rockland. Me, oct. 2.-Unless the gov
ernment can secure options TO land de-
sired for the construction OF four perms-
nent towers in this village to be used in
connection with trials of new warships or
the Maine coast. the Rockland course
may be abandoned. Homer p. Ritter OF
the United states Coast and Geodetic
Survey. who was detailed to secure this
land, says: "If | cannot get the options
here, | am under instructions 10 go to
Proxincetown and lay out a new course"
During the two wears that the govern
ment has been using the Rockland trial
course temporary wooden beacons have
been used for the purpose of which the
permanent towers are now needed. The
locations wanted are on Sheep Island.
Monroe Island, Crescent Beach and Post
Hill. II is understood that no difficulty
has been encountered in the first two
places. but that Mr. Ritter has not vet
been able to secure options on the Mon
roe Island land and part OF that on Sheen
Island The matter must be arranged I'm
few days in order that the secretary OF
the navy may make definite recommen-
dalton on the matter 10 congress I'm HIS
annual report
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-25

William r. Hearst" plaguarizing the
idea OF Senator Lodge at Infantry hall
during the state convention.
Referring 20 his father. he claimed
that "he ought 10 go 10 congress X any
man should go there on his merits" and
said he himself had been referred to as
THE fatted calf"
He set at -est any doubt that might
exist regarding the charge that the Dem
ocratic party is bossed by saying that
There are 20 or 80 would be Democratic
bosses" and that because OF that fact
the Democrats could not guarantee any
legislation. state or national. the infer
ence being that because OF the perfection
OF the Republican boss system the Re
publican party can guarantee legislation.
He challenged any Democrat 10 debate
with him and this challenge has been
accepted by James A. Williams.
In the audience were Jacob A. Eaton.
James A. Williams. Maj. Buckin. John
s. Murdock High Sheriff Hunter C..
White. Deputy Sheriff Herman Paster.
Senator William A. Morgan and others
who have been there daily to help swell
the crowd
Lieut. Gov Jackson after Col. Samuel
A. Pearce's hattering Introduction, spoke
In part as follows:
Il will make no apoliiges. but only ask
your forbearance. My physical condition
has prevented me from taking any active
part in the campaign; and today l am
in no fit condition 10 be present here.
mo greater pleasure could be desired
than 10 see this room filled with busy
men who have left their offices 10 listen
10 the facts that are OF such great impor
tance now. and which mean 80 much 10
US in the coming year.
Il will indulge in no personalities; but
II you gentlemen could have stood as
close TO the governor as ] did during
the past year. you would realize what
kind of a governor he Is.
mot many days since, a prominent
Democrat said TO me. that not within his
recollection had the office OF chief execu-
tive been so well filled as by the present
incumbent
"A mans past record is safe gnege by
which 10 measure his future acts. The
position that the arguments of our oppon-
ents have placed them I'm is unworthy
of the confidence OF the people.
ut Is well TO give an account OF our
stewardship: and the present incumbent
has been able TO give that account. and IL
is unparalleled. No state is so well gov
erned as Rhode Island, and his record
proudly shows it
do not be misled by the new and un-
tried men, no matter how glib and fluent
there promises are. The voters have the
opportunity TO know the men who are
best fitted to represent them
Continued on Page Sx)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-25
SHOE FIRM LOSES ONLY
S5.77 BY BOLD ROBBERY

Dover, N IT.. oct. 25.-After eight
months the shoe manufacturing firm of
Luddy & Currier Of this city finds that II
lost s5.77 by the desperate robbery at
its factory last February. The actual loss
becomes known by ruling Of the supe
rior court, before which action was taken
to recover sum Of money found upon
the robbers when they were captured
after a long and exciting chase. in the
course Of which one man was killed by
the fugitives
When the safe was robbed Il contained
only s54ls. although the robbers expected
that the amount OF the payrolls would be
found in H. When the robbers were taken
$3.50 was found upon them. Pending
settlement Of the shoe firms action this
sum has been impounded in the hands OF
the clerk Of the superior court
BY the decision announced the Luddy q
Currier company receive s4s3s. the bal
ance being needed TO meet the cost Of the
case. BY this ruling the firms actual loss
Is S5.77. The robbers, Joseph Gould and
John Doe, are now serving long sentences
in state prison.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-25
FINDING Of A
SUIT CASE MAY
REVEAL SUICIDE

Brunswick. Me. Oct. 25.-The finding
early today on the bank OF the Andro-
scoggin river, near Merrymeeting Park,
of dress suit case containing a woman's
clothing, wallet with s. in money and a
bank book showing a deposit in the Bath
Savings bank of $1,000 in. the name Of Lucy
A. Carleton of Ss Hanover street, South
Bridge, Mass. mystihed the police They
began an investigation with a view that
there had been a suicide or foul play.
Lucy Carleton of Southbridge. for a
month or more had been visiting at the
home of Lemuel II. Stnson woolwich.
and left few DAYS ago for visit at Ar
rowsic just below Bath, before returning
TO Massachusetts
In the wallet was found a printed form,
evidently torn from a diary, giving the
name and description. According TO this.
Lucy a Carleton is 65 years of age. has
blue eyes and grey hair and in case OF
accident, desired that w. G. Reed 20
Hanover street, Southbridge. Mass be
notified. Wearing apparel in the suit case
which was found several feet above high
water, included a black dress a neck
piece, gloves and toilet artfcios
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-25
WALKER WILL
SUSTAINED BY
UPPER COURT

Judge Mumford today in the superior
court directed a jury. which has for many
days been hearing testimony concerning
an instrument offered as the last will and
testament of Gen. William r.. Walker. to
find that the contestant Bessie c. Walk
er had not made out her case.
Now Miss Walkers counsel. John w.
Hogan. will take the matter to the su-
preme court.
This was the second trial before a jury.
Presiding Justice Sweetand went over
very carefully the evidence submitted 10
the first Jury. which found I'm favor OF
Miss Walker. and reversed the jurys de
cision by granting the motion for new
trial
W. Howard Walker is executor Of the
will and the granddaughter OF the tes-
tator, who contested the instrument
claimed that Gen. Walker had always de
clared she would have her fathers share
There were lengthy arguments by coun-
sci this morning. Mr.. Hogan claimed
that since the court and practice act
went inlo effect the whole matter OF di-
recting verdicts was placed back as IL
stood at common law. and that where
there was evidence to sustain plalntn
or appellants contention the jury rlehts
could not be infringed upon. II judge
claimed the power 10 overcome the con
stitutional right OF trial by jury Mr..
Hogan declared. IL was time II was known
In this case. ne said, some 30 witnesses
sustained the contention OF appellant.
Seeber Edwards OF counsel for the ex-
ecutor. argued that IT was the right OF
court 10 direct a verdict when the evil
dence was such that a verdict different
from that directed would be set aside by
the court on petition for a new trial. Mr..
Edwards urged further that the matter
i'm dispute could best be settled by the
courts taking the course asked for by
counsel who wished a verdict directed.
Judge Mumford agreed with Mr.. Ed
wards view of the law and decided that
IL was the courts duty TO direct YER
dict He believed that II the jury found
against the will IL would be his duty TO
grant new trial.
Mr.. Hogan's exception to the decision
was noted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-25
BATTLESHIP MINNESOTA
HAS ENDURANCE TRIAL

Rockland, Me, Oct. 25--The battleship
Minnesota started on her four hours en-
durance trial between Monhegan and Bos-
ton today She passed White Head at Z
O'Clock and was' lost to view in smoke
and thick weather half way 20 Monhe-
gan, al the beginning point OF The run.
Her propellers must average HAS revolu-
tions a minute in order TO maintain the
contract speed OF is knots. Members OF
the trial board believed she would make
~ knots IL the builders desired 10 give
her extreme speed.
After the trial the battleship will pro-
ceed TO Boston Light. where the assist
ants TO the board will be sent ashore.
From there she will proceed to Newport
News. being given a "a hours endurance
test OF horse power on the trip. She must
develop and maintain for "a hours 1920
horse power. which is more than two
thirds OF her indicated horse power. The
weather was very thick, and there was a
stiff breeze at the start.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-25
Lodging House at Kansas
City Destroyed
Flames GreI Out While Between 200 and 300 lOdgss Were
Asleep and Spread With F1ghfu| Rapidly. Number Of
Those Who Psrishsd vaousIy Estimated at From Twelve
TO Thirty. Four Bodies Have Been Recovered.

Kansac City. Mo. Oct 25.-In the ruins
Kansas City. Kas, burned today there
are anywhere from fully dozen to 80
bodies, according to estimates given out
this morning by firemen who has worked
al the scene all night. On the other hand.
Assistant Fire Chief Lind at S o'clock
insisted that the dead would not reach
over six.
At o'clock the body OF ID. r. Young,
a laborer was recovered. Young had
lived on the fourth floor with his family.
The fate Of his family is not known. The
actual loss OF life will not be known
until a thorough search OF the ruins can
be made, probably not then, as some of
the fremen assert that many bodies must
be burned 10 ashes.
The building was used as a tenement
house and containing 100 rooms, held, as
near as can be learned, between 200 and
800 persons at the time the fire broke out
at 1890. Most OF these composed families;
many others were transients. whose
names are unknown The only person
who knows the actual number OF occu-
pants OF the buildings is the tanitor. who
IL missing and believed to be under the
mass of debris that is piled high inside
tho bare walls OF the destroyed structure.
1t was the custom for many OF the
TdnSlenlss VINO came HloSlly iHe
nearby railroad yards, not TO register,
and thus all trace OF them is lost for the
time being. Only a thorough search OF
the ruins that may take days, and an
exact accounting OF the missing will final
ly reveal the extent OF the catastrophe.
At o'clock the known dead numbered
four. Several persons are missing and
close'to 80 others are known TO have been
injured or the injured scattered among
half a dozen hospitals and at private
homes % were more or less hurt.
Two or three of these will at least die.
The known dead:
j. H Branham, wagon maker, jumped
from fourth floor. both legs fractured.
The infant OF Mr.. and Mrs John A.
Sparks.
John Lynch, driver of a sand wagon,
lost his life trying TO save Sparks baby
D. r. Young, a laborer.
The missing:
Charles Carlin, engineer OF the Nelson
Morris Packing company, who was i'll
with typhoid fever.
Mrs NJ. M. Briggman and her two chill
dren. Amos. aged 10 and Leota, aged II.
Patrick Mcclure, who lived on the third
floor and had no occupation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-25
WILL EDUCATE
THE VOTERS IN
USE OF BALLOT
Daily Afternoon Meetings to Be Held in Bangan Building to
Show the Pitfalls of the Brayon Ballot Law and How to
Avoid Congressman Granger Being the First Speaker at
O'Clock Tomorrow.

In pursuance of plans for genuine
campaign Of education, the Democrats
Of Rhode Island are preparing to hold
a series of meetings in room 107 on
the street floor of the Banigan build
ing, beginning tomorrow afternoon at
8 o'clock, at which voters Will be
taught how the confusing ballot the
Brayton Republican state machine
adopted 20 mtsfead- -the-iRdepend
voters may be voted so correctly that
even the state magnifying glass rec
turning board will be unable TO throw
them out
The first speaker will be Congress
man Daniel L. d. Granger; and he
will be followed by other eminent
Democrats and Independents.
The hour of o'clock has been fixed
upon so as not TO interfere with the
Republican rallies held In the sams
building.
It is recognized that there is the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-25
COUNTESS M0HTIGN0S0
SEES her SONS AT MUNICH

Munich. Bavaria, Oct 25.-The Countess
Montignoso. who was Crown Princess
Louise OF Saxony. after years OF negota-
tions with the Saxony court, saw her two
eldest boys at the Saxon legation here
today. The countess who was animated
and youthful looking. came with her little
daughter Pia Monica, born since she left
Saxony, and her mother. the grand duch-
ess OF Tuscany, and had two hours talk
with her boys. after which the latter left
Munich for the Riviera TO Join their faith
er. who accompanied them. on their way
to Munich, so far as Nuremberg
The Countess Montignoso Is the divorce
ed wife OF King Frederick Augustus Of
Saxony In December, 1902. previous 10
the death OF King George OF Saxony and
while Frederick Augustus was crown
prince the princess eloped with n tutor.
named Giron. and later she assumed the
name OF Countess Montlgnoso.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-25
MODuS V|VEND|
SUBJECT OF QUERY
IN PARLIAMENT

London. oct. 25.-The parliamentary sec
retary for the colonial office. winston
Spencer Churchill. when questioned in
the house of commons today on the sub
iect OF the recent Anglo-American agree
ment in regard to the Newfoundland
fisheries, said that the government Of
Newfoundland had naturally been con-
suited before any negotiations were be
gun, and was fully Informed OF their
progress at each stage.
The British government. however, he
added was not so fortunate as 10 obtain
the concurrence Of Newfoundland in the
provisional agreement which the cir
cumstances rendered necessary.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-25

The Petts & Paddock Pioneer club
had two speakers at its noon daily today
In the $4,000 headquarters. provided for
IL by the Republican state central com
mittee and It's millionaire supporters.
Lieut.. Gov. Frederick II. Jackson. who
has not appeared heretofore and may not
one: and Col. II Anthony Dyer, VINO
spoke OF himself as the Prodigal Son.
was the other.
The rooms were we'll filled with an at
tentive audience. which at the conclu-
sion of the meeting gave three cheers Tor
each OF the speakers, when requested d 10
do so by one OF the PettIs & Paddock Pi-
oneers.
AS every speaker who mas yet appeared
there has simply repeated the statement
that he intended to avoid personalities no
gPpss mSds hs wnen aae '
ment: but Democrats and Independents
are beginning 20 wonder who IL Is mat
the Republicans are striving so tard 10
protect from personalities IN MS cam
They are asking who it is that lives in
the glass house and therefore refrains
from throwing stones; and they hcve a
shrewd guess at his identity.
Some OF the lieutenant-governor's
statements were forgiven because ot MS
known sincerity and lack ol poIlt,eai POI pa
publcans OF Rhode Island nave always
given honest. untrammeled auminlsra-
tons durin gall the years they nave oeen
eyebrows
His prophesy that ex-Ciov. Dyer, friend
of Marsden j. Perry, would be elected TO
congress was also received with evident
incredulity.
The lieutenant governor spoke warmly
for approval OF the bond issue for the
furtherance OF the aims OF the Metropol-
itan Park association, which means the
abolition of the plague spots of Provi-
dence:" but he said not a word about the
plague spot on Capitol Hill occupied by
the states marble palace and the neces-
sity for a thorough cleaning out there by
the people OF the state.
II. Anthony Dyer was introduced as "A
representative OF the wideawake Repubh-
cans of the state" and spoke with much
youthful ardor and defamation. AS he
had apparently made little or no prepara-
ton for the task he undertook, IL might
be unjust to attempt to quote him liter
ally.
At the outset. however. he announced
IN machine organ style that this cam
paign is not a campaign of defence; but
we are to expose from now on the falla-
cies and the lies OF the opposition.
He declared that IL is "a campaign or
deceit and there is no question about II,
but did not make II clear that the Demo-
Gratis or Independents were to blame for
the deceit.
He attempted TO convince the audience
that the real issue was socialism and