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Endorse Twelve.

Bismarck, Dec. 20. The North
Dakota Bar association in its spec
ial session here Monday made up
list of twelve attorneys of the
state the appointment of any one
Of which to the supreme bench
would be agreeable to the associa-
tion. The adopting Of the list
was brought about after long
discussion. The names submitted
are as follows:
John Carmody of Hillsborough,
George A. Bangs and G. M. Cool
ey of Grand Forks; d. B. Holt OF
Fargo: Jeff Meyers Of Grafton;
Herman Winterer of Valley City
d w. Gammons Of Minot; S. E.
Ellsworth of jamestown: M. IL.
Brennan of Devils Lake; G. A..
Divet Of Wahpeton; F. w. Ames
of Mayville; and George w. New
ton of Bismarck.
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MAY BE SECRETARY
OF The INTERIOR
RICHARD A. BALLINGER OF STATE OF
WASHINGTON REPORTED AS
FAVORITE.

Washington, Dec. 90. Richard
A. Ballinger of the state of Wash
ington, is to be Taft's secretary of
the interior, according to unofi-
cial gossip here, although it has
been asserted that much pressure
is being brought to bear on the
president-elect to give the place to
William Loeb Jr. But the
chances are said to be in favor of
Ballinger. Mr.. Ballinger was in
the front rank of those who at
Chicago sought to hold the far
west, and especially the Pacific
coast states in line on the anti-in.
junction plank and some other
features of the platform which
we're considered absolutely essen
tial by Mr.. Taft.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-12-31
B. & T. Club.

The B. and T. club met with
Mrs. E. G. Carney on Tuesday Of
this weeksinstead of Wednesday
the regular day. In spite of disa-
greeable weather there was good
attendance, II members and vis-
itors being present. A fine paper
on Training of Greek Children, .
was given by Mrs. Sharp, and
Mrs. Wilson treated her subject
Women of Ancient Greece, .
most interestingly. Roll call was
responded to with New Year
greetings from the poets.
In business session several inn
portant measures were discussed.
The hostess served 4 charming
luncheon. The next regular meet
ing will be held with Mrs. Corbett.
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DIVORCED WIFE
TO GET ALIMONY
MARRIAGE Of HUSBAND DOES NOT RE,
LEASE HIM FROM The COURTS
DECREE.

ST. Louis, Dec. ia decision
that divorced woman may seize
her former husbands earnings and
property to enforce the payment
of alimony, even though he has
married again, was handed down
by the St. Louis court of appeals
today. Lawyers say the ruling
will affect scores of men BY MAX
ing them responsible for the sup
port of two families. Miles An
derson, clerk, refused to pay his
former wife the $25 month decreed
in the divorce which she had Sc
cured from him, on the grounds
that he had married again and
that a hardship would result if he
were compelled to keep up pay
ments. The first Mrs. Anderson
garnisheed his salary and won the
case in the lower court, an appeal
by Anderson resulting in an affir-
nation of this finding. Judge
Bland, who rendered the decision
today, said the hardship, if any,
was not created by law but was
brought upon the defendant,
therefore he cannot complain.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-12-31
CHARGED WITH
EMBEZZLEbENT
BR01HERN HAS ROBERT |.
STEWART ARRESTED ON CHARGE
OF EMBEzzLEMENT.

Robert L. Stewart was arrested
the first of the week on a COM
plant sworn out by his brother-in-
law, Sam Boyce, charging him
with embezzlement. Boyce
claims that he is working the coal
mine where the briquetting plant
should have been, and that he has
contract. That some time ago
he shipped coal to Denbigh, N. d.
The coal was worth $3.50. He
claims that this was sent to Stew
art and that he, Boyce, never re-
ceived the money. A hearing
was set for Tuesday before Justice
Poe but Stewart asked for q
change OF venue. This was grant
ed and the case set for hearing be-
fore Justice Blankenship. Stew
arts attorneys, Monsch and
Doubty, claimed that he had no
jurisdiction on the grounds that
he was not the nearest Justice and
wired Judge Goss for a writ of
certioari. This was granted and
hearing held before Goss at Minot
yesterday. Up to the present
writing Judge Goss has not given
his decision.
Stewart, we understand, claims
that the mine was worked on o.
partnership basis and that he had
as much right to moneys received
for Goa. as Boyce.i
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-12-31
Panic at Several Towns

in view of the revenues at present
not being sufficient to cover the
ansHopriations already made was
1T would be easy for the govern
ment to issue bonds'' and it Con-
gress refused to act each individu-
al should be held accountable to
his constituency at the next COM
ing election, while the members of
Congress in making their address
en- showed they were in accord
with the movement, wanted the
matter brought before Congress
IN practical manner for consid-
Grafton and it would receive their
support, but it must be practical,
and one shrewd practical Con-
gresham winked his other eye
when he said that he had to appear
before his constituents every two
years and he was sure that no one
in the audience cared to help him
at the next election, feeling, con-.
sequently, that he had to look to
his constituents for support and
answer for all his acts, and there
fore wanted all matters brought
forward on practical basis. He
would not favor a bond issue as
this should be used only in an
emergency and did not think one
existed just then.
Personally, | believe there will
be nothing done this year, but the
Missouri Division should get busy
and effect local organizations,
raise funds and work to get things
in a practical condition, by max
ing preliminary surveys and plats
and then when Congress is ready
to act, with this available, we will
rank among the first to receive fa-
vorable consideration.
JOHN BRUEGGER.
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GIVES REPORT.
OF MEETING
MEETING OF RIVERS AND HARB0RS
CONGRESS in WASHINGTON AS
SEEEN BY DELEGATE.

John Bruegger, delegate to the
meeting of the Rivers and Har-
bors Congress in Washington, has
kindly furnished us with the fol
lowing report of the meeting:
To the Editor::-As you desire a
report on the proceedings of the
National Rivers and Harbor's
Congress | will favor with brief
synopsis thereof as it came to my
attention. Owing to the limited
time available after receiving the
appointment as delegate no time
was allowed for making prepara-
ton or planning the trip. The
very fastest train and closest con-
nectlons brought me to the meet
ing place more than an hour after
the meeting had been called to or
der, and before / could get to the
place designated for North Dakota
to meet other delegates that might
be present. / missed the opening
address Of the President of the
National Rivers and Harbor's
Congress, also the address Of Vice
President Fairbanks and the be-
ginning of Mr.. Carnegie's address,
but what | heard of the latter he
was commencing the people on
appearing so numerous, lover
5000 being present. and particu-
larly emphasizing his hearty en-
dorsement of the aims and pur-
poses of the organization and pre-
dicted the final and ultimate sue
cess Of the movement. l, at this
point met the remainder of Hthe
North Dakota delegates, l. G.. Ba-
ker and Attorney General Miller
of Bismarck. Montana was repre-
sented by my brother, j. z.
Bruegger Of Culbertson. Togeth-
er we composed quite a delega-
ton and succeeded in getting
every point sought after in both
committees.
Numerous addresses were made,
all possessing great merit and
proved that each had given much
thought to the subject allotted
him. The trend of the addresses
by men not members of Congress,
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CROWDS VISIT
RIVER BANK
CITIZENS Of WllLSTON INTERESTED IN
RlPRAPPlNC WORK--MAKlNC THE
LARGE WILLOW MAT

Williston citizens can be seen
almost every day at the river bank
watching the riprapping work.
This work has reached the most
interesting stage. that of the
weaving of the large willow mat.
This mat is from fifty to sixty feet
wide and will cover the entire
length of the portion of the bank
to be riprapped. 1t is woven
somewhat like a basket. 1t is sur
prising to see what neat looking
mat is being made with the large
heavy willows. Heavy wire cables
run lengthwise as we'll as across
the mat and wherever these cables
cross each other they are bolted
together. These cables are anchor
ed at the upstream end of the mat
and all along the upper side. This
will keep the mat in place in the
spring when the ice and ground
thaws out and it settles. Train
load after train load of rock has
been placed along the bank by the
railroad and these rocks are being
placed upon the willow mat.
With such solid bank as this
will make we believe the Old Mis-
souri, will have to stop coming our
way.
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DECISION WILL
Be FAR REACHING
MANY PROPOSITIONS HAVE BEEN De-
CLARED CARRIED ON MAJORITY
VOTE THEORY.

Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 26. -
The decision of the supreme court
Of North Dakota in the Montraille-
Ward county case promises to be
of far-reaching Importance. The
Montraille county proposition
carried on.the face of the returns
by majority of the votes on that
particular proposition, but failed
to get majdGty of the votes that
were cast in the election. There
was heavy vote on governor es-
pecially. Because Montraill did
not get majority of all the votes
cast the proposition was declared
lost.
Now it appears that according
to the line Of reasoning used in
the Montraille county case many
propositions have really been lost.
The debt limit of number Of cit
les has been increased by vote Of
only part of the residents.
Some Of the counties have es-
tablished increased jurisdiction Of
county courts on the theory that
all that was necessary was ma
jority Of the votes cast on that
particular proposition.
If the Ward county officials are
sustained and Montraille's propo-
sition is held to have been defeat
ed, the decision will invalidate
proceedings in several cities5and
counties.
The case will be argued in Bis
marck next Tuesday and Geo. y.
Bangs, Of Grand Forks, will ap-
pear for advocates of the new
county.
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LUTHERAN SYNOD CHURCH.

On the 1st Sunday in January
there will be services twice in the
Court House. Services will be as
follows: In the Scandinavian Ian
guage at II a. m. and English at
8 p. m.
The Ladies Aid society will
meet with Mrs. Bottom on Wed
nesday afternoon, Jan. g.. All
are welcome.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-12-31
To Prevent Tuberculosis.

The eradication of the white
plague is attracting the attention
OF the people of the country. At
tention and effort is not confined
to the medical profession, but
there is a worldwide interest in
the movement. Among the meth
ods of prevention are the follow
ing easily remembered injunctions:
Don't live, study or sleep in
rooms where there is no fresh air
and sunlight Fresh air and sun
light kill the consumption germs
and other germs causing other di-
seases, therefore have as much of
both in your room as possible.
Don't live in dusty air; keep
rooms clean: get rid of dust by
cleaning with damp cloths and
mops. Don't sweep with a dry
broom and don't use a feather
duster.
Keep one window in your bed
room partly open at night, and
air your living rooms several
times during the day.
Don't sleep in the same bed
with consumptive, and if posi-
BILE not in the same room.
Don't kiss consumptive in the
mouth.
Never drink milk from cows
having tuberculosis, unless it has
been previously boiled.
Eat plenty of wholesome and
nutritious food, and eat at regular
hours.
Don't drink excessive amounts
Of alcoholic liquor.
Don't keep soiled handkerchiefs
in your pockets.
Take a warm bath at least once
a week.
Don't give consumption to 9th
ers. Many people have consump-
tion without knowing it, and can
give it to others. Therefore, ev-
cry person, even if healthy,
should refrain from splitting on
the sidewalks, Fairgrounds, or up
on the floors and Railways of his
home, school house, work shop,
etc. It spreads disease, is dan
gerous, indecent and unlawful.
When you must spit, spit in the
open cutters or into . spittoon
half filled with water or 5 per cent
carbolic acid solution.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-12-31
$4,000 Reward.

For the recovery of a bay,
standard bred mare, six years old,
164 hands high and weight about
400 when taken. White on hind
heel and small curb on left hind
leg. Mare very gentle and not
branded when taken.
w. B. Foster,
27-4t Glendive, Montana.
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Foster-McAllister Wedding.

Miss Ethel McAllister and Mr..
Roy Foster were united in marri-
age yesterday evening at I o'clock,
Rev. f. S. Hollett officiating. The
wedding occurred at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. d. McAllister in this city,
in the presence of only few rela-
tives Of the contracting parties.
Miss Edith McAllister, sister of
the bride, and S. Foster, brother
of the groom, we're the attendants.
Immediately following the cere-
mony sumptuous wedding sup
per was served.
Miss McAllister was cashier in
the Bruegger Mercantile store for
a number of years and was one of
our most popular young ladies.
Mr.. Foster was employed for a
time in the Asbuay store but re-
Gently started grocery business
of his own.
The Graphic joins their many
friends in extending congratula-
tions.
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ORIENTAL limited
ROBBER CAUGHT
NAN IN MOORHEAD JAIL THOUGHT TO
Be BADLY WANTED TRAIN
BANDIT.

Fargo, N. D., Dec. 26. "A tele-
gram received in the city ac-
quainted the local authorities with
the fact that a notorious bandit
was confined in the Clay county
Jail, According to a Bertillion
expert at St. Paul, James Muir
name, this prisoner is one of the
men who held up and, robbed the
Oriental Limited train on the G.
N. railway near Rondo, Montana,
September -, 1907, and secured
nearly $4,000 booty. Rewards
aggregating $4,000 have been
offered for his apprehension and
conviction.
After the robbery, in which
government mail and strong boxes
were rifed and $12, 900 in curren-
cy consigned by Schrubb Bros,
London bankers, to the Pacific
coast, taken, two men answering
the description of the bandits
were arrested Oct. 25, 1907, by
Spokane authorities.
They we're taken to Kalispel,
and later Frankhauser and his
companion, who gave the name of
Chas. Mcdonald, were taken to
Helena, where they broke Jail on
the night of March 90, 1908.
When the alleged train robbers
were taken into custody by the
Washington authorities, $13,50
was found Upon the pair, but the
balance of the booty secured in
the holdup was missing and it is
thought to be hidden somewhere
in the Rocky mountains.
Since that time they have been
: 5
hunted throughout the country.
The alleged bandit has a long
criminal record and has completed
sentence of fourteen years in the
Deer Lodge, Montana, penitenti-
airy for a similar offense, four
months before he and his pal, Nc
Donald held up the Groat North
ern train.
It is expected that officials will
arrive from the west and make the
Identification more complete even
than it is at the present time. Of
course the men will have to be
tried first for the crime committed
in Minnesota if the authorities see
fit to hold him, but it is more than
likely that they will allow him to
be taken to the west where he will
receive much longer sentence
than would be the case in Clay
county.
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King Victor Emmanuel.

Serious damage is said to have re-
suited, and some casualties are re
ported at Mileto, Gonadi and
Stefanconi. At Stefanconi the
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1908-12-31
THOUSANDS KILLED IN
EARTHQUAKE IN ITALY
CITIES IN SICILY AND SOUTHERN ITALY DESTROYED
BY TERRIABLE EARTHQUAKE AND
WAVES ADD TO HORROR

shock was most severe, but San
Gregorio, San Giorgo, Majerata
also suffered.
Worst shock on island
The center of the disturbance
was in Sicily, and the greatest
loss of life and property occurred
on this island. The reports are
as yet incomplete, but the people
everywhere were thrown into a
condition of panic.
At Caltenissetta, a Sicilian town
of 10000 people, a number OF
houses were shaken down and the
inhabitants fed for safety to the
streets. Vast crowds gathered in
the parks, and the churches were
filled.
Panic at Several Towns
At Mineo, small town 100
miles southwest of Catania, sew
eral houses collapsed and the
scenes of panic were repeated.
At Catania the docks and shore
front were overwhelmed by a tidal
Continued on Pages
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Every Farmer Makes Money
Who gets his Farm Loan from the
Williston Land Company. Spec
ial rates and terms this month. 25
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-30
wH1TMoRE JURY DISCHARGED
Failure to Agree in New York Muir
der Trial

NEW YORK. May :0.-The"dore s
Whitmore's confident promise of yestel-
day that he would spend Memorial day
in New York with his father bids fair not
to he realized For the second time the
Jury i'm his case reported 10 the court
today that they had not been abe I"
agree upon Il verdict. They were sem
back for furi her deiibeTat ION after tne
foreman had declared that there apparent
iy was not the faintest possibility OF an
agreement being reached at any time.
Whitmores appearance when he ehterea
the courtroom today indicated that ne
had passed a very hard night after ms
senSat ional breakdown last evening. when
his nerve which had withstood every r.
verse forsook him utterly. and with a CRY
Of Its ALI up with me now. appea leo 10
his guards To take him out OF the court
room
After Il few hours of deliberatlon the
jury again reported that they were uii-
able TO agree on Il verdict, and they Were
discharged by the court. IL WstS reported
that the Jury stood one Tor eonNlctl"iI
in the first degree. two for convection III
he second degree and nine Tor acdu!itat
Prosecutor Nickers said that Whitm"r-
would be tried again. probably next Iaii.
The accused man made no comment on
the result as he was taken back to jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-30
CLINTON'S BODY ENTOMBED.
elimination of Series of Most I'm
pressive Ceremonies.

KINGSTON. y v. MAY 3O.-One Of the
most historically important Memorial day
"hscr\an'rS IN New York state today Is
I" be h"l4 iii this city. where nlnety-siN
wears af.cF his death. the body OF Ne"
YORK first governor. George Clinton, Will
he eht"ilbud in the place of his BIRTH
To-Day - ceremonies are the elimination
81 = series OF impressive ceremonies IN
"Hisl thr state and federal governments
haI" paid tribute 10 the memory OF dlS-
ilH2Gi>hrd citizen
IL iHtrrmcnt will take place in the
historic First Reformed Dutch churchyard
Al ! nm. Gov Clintons body Will be
landed from the converted cruiser WASP
al !. O'Clock
! Vice Presidents salute of nlneteef
guns Hiii he fired The funeral VIII be
military. In the procession to the ceme'
terry viii be civil war veterans. artlIefS
commands and naval militia. Lieut.. Gov
thanler representing Gov. Hughes; for'
m"r Coy. David Il. Hill descendants ol
Gov. clinton the citizens committee anC
county and city officials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-30
Railway License to Cross Fort Myer
Reserve May Be Revoked.

Acting Secretary Oliver of the War De-
nartmenr mas taken cogniZance of, COM
plants against the alleged inadequate
equipment of the Washington Arlington
and Falls Church railway line across the
military reservation of Fort Myer. Va.
That branch of the line is operated under
Il revocable license granted by the Sec
retary of War. The acting secretary
notified the receiver of the company that
existing defects in the line must be RENE
died within sixty DAYS or the license will
be revoked Among the improvements re-
uuired by the War Department are prop
er grading and drainage of the rGadbed.
the substitution of iron trolley posts for
wooden posts. the repair of the station
and platform al Fort Steps and the use
of ii modern car with airbrakes and wins
ties on that branch of the line.
With the view of acquiring the neces-
sary authority to expend money for such
improvements the receivers of the com
pany have called to the attention of the
Virginia court the existing needs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-30
INTERVENTION IS URGED.
Greece Wants the Powers to Restore
Peace in SamoS.

CONSTANTINOPLE May "n.-Accord-
ing TO official telegram received here
from Athens a mail ste amer with $50
women and children refugees from the
Island of Samos has arrived AT Syra. one
of the islands OF the CycladeS group. and
reports the continuation of serious sit
nat ion on Samps. The refugees say that
attalion Of Turkish troops recently ar
rived at NathN. capital of the island. and
at once began to fire indiscriminataly ly.
Many people We're Killed or wounded. The
story Of the refugees is dIscredited here.
The Greek government is urging the
three powers under whose protection Sa-
mos has been since lS;2-F'rance, Great
Britain and RuSSia--tO send warShipS to
the island. The porte is anxious Tor d
settlement Of the trouble with the least
possible bloodshed. and mas instructed
its ofiic ais there to act With the greatest
moderation. There is little sympathy
aere for 'ar Samans. who are thought TO
rave brought the troubles by their
own folly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-30
TO BUILD GYMNASIUM.
James A. Patten Gives S15O.OOO to
Northwestern University.

CHICAGO May 3o.-A gift of $1.D.OOO
for a gymnasium building at Mort thwestern
University has Been made by james A.
Patten. king of the corn pit in the
Chicago Board Of Trade. The announce
ment was made by President a. w. Har
ris at the annual convocation of the stu
dents held in Fisk Hall.
Mr.. Patten. who is credited with having
cleared Sc.Hbaab. more G.. less. in the
corn market within the last two weeks.
was in the audience. According to Presi-
dent Harris he first received the offer of
the gymnasium at d luncheon given sew
erai days ago. Mort tlWtSjern University
has been trying for tive years Ia raise
funds for new gymnasium building.
The present one. erected in lAI2. Is small
and poorly lighted. 1t was said last night
that work OH the new building would
commence as soon as the plans be
drawn and accepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-30
HOUSE TAKES RECESS.
Waiting on the Action of the Sen

The fears of the leaders Of the House Of
representatives. that the exodus from the
city had been SO great as TO break the
quorum were dispelled today when II roll
call shortly after that body convened.
disclosed the presence of 2u.I members.
fifteen more than the requisite number.
4 resolution was adopted continuing the
services of three employees of the Depart
ment OIL Justice engaged In defending In
dian depreciation claims.
There being no disposition to transact
any further business. in conSeqc snCe OF
the situation in the Senate on the cur
rencJ question. the House at l2:l6 pm
took a recess until = o'clock.