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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1909-03-25
1INNEAPOLIs TRIBUND

tation of the kidnapers. The boy
wandered about the hotel lobby un-
announced for several minutes, asking
bellboys for his father, before the lat
ter knew his son was in the big foyer.
An attempt had been made to dis
guise the lad. He wore pair OF
smoked glasses and a large tan cap
which was pulled down over his ears,
and the father said it would have
been difficult to have recognized the
boy in such a garb had he passed him
on the street.
Whitla senior refused to state
whether he had paid the ransom or
not He said that he received let
ter yesterday from the kidnapers at
his home in Sharon, saying that if he
called at a confectionery store in the
east end of Cleveland he would be
told how to secure his boy unharmed
and "well fed"
Shortly after noon he left Sharon
for Cleveland. He was unaccompa-
MED. His immediate family and the
private detectives he had in his en-
ploy he apprised of the proposed Sc
cret meeting, but insisted that he
make the trip alone. Every one of
them was warned that he must be al
lowed to go unheeded and no attempt
at the capture of the kidnapers now
be made. Whitla was certain that II
he spoiled the plans of his sons cap
tors last night he would never see the
lad again. His experience at Ash.
tabula served as . warning.
About o'clock yesterday afternoon
he went to a candy store in the East
End. With him he carried the $1O,-
900, expecting that it would be de-
manded of him there. He met a
woman who dictated to him the terms
of the kidnapers With all the eager
ness of a distracted parent, Whitla
agreed to the terms Immediately. De-
tectives in his employ say that he
paid the money. but on this point the
father declines to commit himself.
Half an hour later he returned to the
Hollenden and awaited developments.
= The agent Of the kidnapers prom
ised that the boy should be started
toward the hotel shortly after night
fall. As the hour for the appearance
Of the child approached, Whitla be-
came nervous. He disregarded the
advice Of the detectives who had told
him to keep ost Of sight OF the newe-
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1909-03-25

J. w. jackson returned home
Saturday from Madison, Wiscon-
sin, where he and his family have
spent the winter. Mrs. Jackson
and children are having a pleas
ant time and expect to return
next month.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1909-03-25

A full carload of fancy Redland
Oranges came to town this morn
ing and are being distributed
among the merchants. Nobody
who loves this wholesome fruit
should 60 hungry, q the prices
arc very low. ...,...
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1909-03-25

Will make your farm loan and
advance you oil money you ned
before proof, to buy seed, feed,
horses or machinery, or any other
money you need before provinG
"A. J. Stsfne, Williston, n p
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1909-03-25
N: S. WILLIAMS
FOR RECEIVER

Especial to the Graphic.)
Washington, D. c., March 25.
The appointment of Minor S. Will
liams as Receiver of the Williston
Land Office was confirmed by the
Senate today.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1909-03-25
SEWER CONTRACT LET
WEDNESDAY BY COUNCIL
BIDS FOR SEWER UP MAIN STREET LET MONDAY
MCHT-lJ0W BID FROM JAS KENNEDY SECURED
J0B--I0 Be COMPLETED JULY Is.

The bids for the sewer to extend
from the river up Main street to
the Mackenroth corner we're
opened Monday night. There
were FIVE bidders who submitted
bids as follows:
James Kennedy. ..$9543. 70
G. H. Perritt. 9749.55
Ilstrup & Olson. 9771.25
Geo. w. Kemper" 1928. IS
j. S. Penson. n.................13598.2O 20
The bid of Mr.. Kennedy being
the lowest he was awarded the
contract. Under the conditions of
his bid he is to start work by the
first of May and complete the job
by the 18th of July. The cost of
this work as estimated by Oscar
Clauson of St. Paul, the man who
drew the plans and H. R. Evans,
the city engineer, was about two
thousand dollars above the price
for which the job was let and the
council is to be congratulated up
on getting the work done at such
a low figure. y: IT,.
The first payment on the sewer
will be $1,000, due April 18th,
1911, and the remainder will be
paid in yearly instalments of $500.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1909-03-25

Mr.. aud Mfs. D. r. King Of
Trenton visited friends in The
city Tuesday and "Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
TAFT TAKES STAND
FOR CONSERVATION
Officially Indorses Forest Policy in Statement Given
Out by Chief Forester Pinchot-Announcemen
Made to Set at Rest Rumors in West

ANY statement that President Taft is
not in sympathy with forestry and the
conservation movement is without foun-
dation- On the contrary, I am author
lied by the President TO say that ne is
In entire sympathy with the forest poll
icy and the conservation policy as az
ready developed. and stands behind
them"
The above statement, made today by
Chief Forester Pinchot, who Is also
chairman of the National Conservation
Commission. is the first authoritative
statement Of the views OF President
Taft on forestry or any other subject
since the new Administration came into
power. IT was issued because OF the
publication in the West OF a number Of
rumOrs that the present Administration
would undo Roosevelt's forest policy.
and is an unequivocal denial OF these
rumoTs.
This statement is wholly unnecessary
10 those acquainted with the real situa-
tion," continues Pinchot. 1T Is made
only I'm answer 10 a large number OF
questions asked me during my recent
trip through the West. and since my
return These questions had 10 do with
rumors TO the general effect that the
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
CHANBERL|N CLUB
LICENSE IS REFUSED
Excise Board for Second
Time Turns Down
Application.

Following consideration OF a second
appeal. the Excise Board auaOnneed to-
day that the application of the Chsp--
berlin Club for liquor license woU ID
not be granted
The application of the club for a
license was refused recently by the
board. in which action it was upheld
by the courts. Upon the pies Of a re-
organization. the election Of a new
set Of officers and a change in the
constitution and house rules, l. II. Mat
tingly, president: Malcolm Hufty, secre-
tary-treasurer, and other representa-
lives of the club again appeared before
the board. promising II granted q Ii
cense TO conform strictly with the ex-
else laws. The arguments presented,
however, were not considered by the
board as sufficient to cause a change
in their original decision
The application OF the Jolly Fat
Mems Club for liquor license. which
also was the subject of a rehearing, is
still under consideration.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21

Administration is out Of sympathy with
the forest policy and the conservation
policy. In order to set these rumors at
rest by an authoritative statement Of
what / already know 10 be the fact,
thought IL best to lay them before Presi-
dent Taft.
Il am also authorized by the Presi-
dent to deny categorCally the story that
great areas are to be thrown ont OF
the national forests by Presidential
proclamation. The only possible basis
for such a rumor that have been able
to discover Hes in certain plans adopted
by the Forest Service months ago.
These plans were in accord with lines
OF policy long recognized and estab-
lished. They we're approved by Secre-
tary Wilson and they provided for a
careful examination and mapp!ngs of
the boundaries Of the national forests
and of the character of the lands and
the timber and other growth along
these boundaries"
Pinchot says that IL IS the policy of
the Forest Service and always has been
TO restore 10 the public domain any ag-
ricultural lands which may have been
included I'm national forests but which
are chiefly useful for agriculture. 1t is
the restoration of these lands that
started the rumor,
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
Orthodoxy sultan,s Friend.

SALONINA, April 21.-If Sultan Alb
dEl Hamid retains his throne, il viii
be due TO the religious zeal Of the
orthodox Mohammedans as much as
to any other one cause
The abdicatfon Of the Sultan is i'm
possible, under the MosIem faith II
his retirement becomes necessary. il
can be done only by his deposition
and then under the excuse OF mental
incOunpetency. The more radical of
the Young Turks see no bar in these
provisions and are IN favor of de-
posing Abdul, but the ortSodox Mo
hamsRedanS who are IN the large ma
jority, are now reported to be weak
ersing and seriously threatening the
strength of the invading army.
Eear Civil War.
There in no question but the Young
Turks can carry the day, but the con
seTvatfves in their ranks profess TO
see grave danger of future internal
disorders and civil war II the religious
tenets of the orthodox AIohsmmedans
are assailed by the deposition OF the
ruler.
Fhe Sultan has been quick to take
advantage of this new development and
his emissaries are now appealing TO the
soldiers TO stand by the Afeslem faith.
That ne is being partially successful is
shown by the fact that Grand Vizier
Tewik Pasha, War Minister Edhem
Pasha, and Nazim Pasha, leader OF the
troops in Constantinople, reconsidered
tbeir designations under the Sultan :
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
ENGLISH WARSHIPS
HASTEN TO SCENE
Sultan Trying 10 Save Himself by
Appeal to Religious
Followers.
DEVELOPMENTS Today
In the Turkish War

Young Turks troops resumed
their march and are at the gates
of COnstantfnOpIe.
Renewed outbreaks take place in
Asia Minor
Varying reports cOntinue To he
received regarding the Sultan,
some to the effect that he has ab-
dicated.
Germany making strenuous ef-
forts te @saye the face, of the Sui
tan.
Hundreds of reaefioRaries fee
Ing.
Emissaries sent by the Sultan to
try to win OVer the YOuak Turks
shot for attempted bribery.
Martial law likely 10 be declared
this afternoon In COnstantInoPIe.
British cruiser Diana lands
strong force at AIexandretta.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
TRUCE PATCHED UP
AMONG DAUGHTERS
Official Reader Takes the
Blame for Sensational
Story Incident.
DRAMATIC SCENES
MARK EXPLANATION
Developments Today Indicate That
President Generals Race
Is Very Close.
What Eighteenth D. A. r.
Congress Viii Do
This Afternoon.

This Afternoon.
D. m.-SPecial order of business.
Report of Memorial Continental
Hall committee, Mrs. Donald Nc
Lean, chairman. Further con-
tributiOns 10 Continental Hall
fund.
Tonight.
$500 ,. m.-Members of the Con-
tinentai Congress to be the
guests of the Sons OF the Ameri-
can Revolution of the District.
Tomorrow
1880 n. m.-COnGress called to
order by the president general,
prayer, music, reading of the
minutes Nominations amt cleo
tions.
2;3O D. m.-Reception by President
Taft.
EveHing-AnnOunce of result
of elections If count of the ballot
II concluded.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21

NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, Aprsl Il
With not an inch of Wa1er showing In
the famous whirlpool rapids and Win
a wall of ice extending all along the
Niagara river from near the feSls 10
point far below lewiston the city or
Niagara Falls and every ssructurE along
the hanks of the river. 10 say neshing
of the trolley tracks and stations. SON
tinue today IN grave danger.
Ard there is no help in sight Unless
nature, by one OF her peculiar freaks.
starts the ice moving as a result of toe
bottom wearing away with the rapid
current, tons of dynamite will not dis
lodge the formation which is believed
TO touch bottom and towers at points
sixty-hve feet above the surface.
United States engineers are on the
scene, but ADMIT any efforts they might
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
HELPLESS
TO DISLODGE ICE JAM
No Water Showing in Famous Whirlpool Rapids at
Niagara, and Situation Hour y Grows More Serious.
Warm Spell Is Chief Hope

make to move tae ice formation would
be puny, indeed.
The worst OF the ice is piled between
Lewiston and 9NungstoYn, and the
high water below is falling. proving
conclusively that the ice Is so deeply
formed and piled Mat it is acting as a
dam.
The Henry Vaughn HotSl, at Lewis
S9n. has been abandoned to the water,
and is a wreck. The Cornell House Is
anchored with rGpes and chains, but
there is little hope that it can be saved.
The small buildings in the vicinity have
been dismantled. and as much Of THIN
as possible carried to high ground.
Even the rocky banks show Che effect
of the food and ice packs and are torn
in spots for yards.
The chief hope of the residents is a
warm spell that will honeycomb the
ice packs. The Lewiston suspension
bridge. with e normal clearance or over
fifty feet. is but fifteen feet above the
ice today, and is admittedly in danger.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
ROOSEVELT ENTERS
NOMBASA HARBOR
Ship With Former President
on Board Will Dock
Soon.

MOMBASA, British East Africa. April
H--The Admiral, with Colonel Roose-
welt and his hunting party aboard, is
slowly entering the harbor, and is ex-
pected to cock within Ine next hour.
The steamer was sighted at noon.
A big crowd IS waiting TO greet the
former President, among the number
being +. J. Jackson, acting governor
of the protectOrate, who received spe-
cial instructions from King Edward to
show the distinguished traveller every
possible courtesy.
Mr.. Roosevelt will remain here until
tomorrow, when he win go to the ranch
of Sir Alfred Pease, on the Athi river.
The Mombasa Club viii entertain Mr..
Roosevelt and his son, Kermit, at dinner
tonight.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
LiLLEY Is SINKING;
DEATH SEEMS NEAR
Second Relapse in Two Weeks
Leaves Small Prospect of
Recovery.

HARTFORD. Conn, April H.-FOr
the second time within two weeks, Gov
ernor LiIiey has suffered a relapse, and
today his death is mOmentarily expect
ed.
At Q a. m. Dr. Frederick G. Graves
stated that Lilley's condition was the
same as indicated by the bulletins last
night. and that he diG not look for
another rally
and Is now being kept alive by the use
OF hypodermic injections. All hope Of
his ultimate recovery has been aban-
doned His wife and three sons are at
his bedside.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21

CONSTANTINOPLE, April II.
The massacre of Christians by
fanatical Moharnmedan hordes has
been renewed with redoubled fury
throughout large part of Asia
Minor.
Antioch and Biredjik. in the
province of Aleppo, and Damascus,
in Syria, are the new centers of the
outrages- The entire province of
Aleppo is in panic, and the few
troops on hand are absolutely pow
erless to protect the people.
Flee To Consulates-
Entire villages have been destroyed
and burned. and the foreign popuIa-
ton is fleeing to the consuIates for
protection.
The British cruiser Diana has land
ed a strong force at Aiexandrette.
Admiral Curzon Howe, the British
commander Of the feet now en- route
TO the scene from Malta, is momen-.
tariIy expected
He will pro 1abIy dispatch a force in
land 10 protect the Europeans
Appeals To Priests
The Sheik-ul-fslan is teIegraphiEg ap-
peals to the priesthood in Asia Minor
to do everything possible TO put down
the disorders. Similar kilograms have
been sent before, but have been ignored,
and the Sheik-ul-Issam is desperate.
The province OF Aleppo. where the
massacres are the most violent and
widespread, has a population Of con-
siderabIy more than a million The
massacres there are said 10 be worse
than those in Adana, where 5000 people
have already been slain.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
SENATE BILL GIVES
TAFT SIS, 600 MORE
Guggenheim Puts in Measure Max
ing Allowance for Travel
ing Expenses.

An amendment TO the census appro-
priation bill TO give President Taft
$500 next year for travelling expenses
was introduced by Senator Guggenheim
today. 1t will be considered when the
appropriation bill comes over from the
House.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
THE SULTAN
FOR ARMENIAN RIOTS
Curt Melnitz, Former Resi-
dent of Turkey, Describes
Conditions to Taft.

1.-The Sultan of Turkey instigated the
Armenian riots in order 70 prove to the
civilized world that the liberal party in
his kingdom is no better than his old
conservative following AS a result Of
his action. he viii he declared a traitor
to his country. and his power Will be
ended
This was the statement made at the
White House today by Curt Melnitz, the
only American who ever lived in the
Yild1z Kiosk, the imperial palace Of
Turkey. Mr. Melnitz saw the President
for a few minutes talk, and Friday
afternoon he Will have long CONFER
ence with Mr. Taft on conditions in the
Owing to the decision reached in the
Cabinet meeting yesterday TO send
American warships 10 the vicinity OF
Turkey to protect American eftizens,
tine conference viii be OF extreme i'm
Lived In Palace.
Mr.. MeInitz gained his intimate knowl-
edge Of the affairs Of Turkey by his
residence in the Yildiz KIOSK with Alb
iul Medjid, one of the princes OF the
royal hougehold- In doing so. he had
experiences which read like romance.
Now, when the entire world is shocked
and outraged by the wholesale slaught-
er lerpetrated in Armenia, his expert
ences may be Of immense value
MelnitZ was born in Germany, but
came to this country and was made a
naturaiized citizen of the United States
After that, he returned to Europe, and
found his way to COnstantinopie, where
he was retained in a confidential posi-
ton by Abdul Medjid- For time, Mel
nitz had everything his own way. His
advice was sought, and he lived IN
grandeur
His Writings.
Eating from silver AID drinking from
gold were a few of the commonplace
things in his daily life. But Mr..
Melnitz was born with a desire tO
write things for publication, and in his
leisure moments he welded gold pen
which appeared 10 the Turkish govern
ment to have been dipped in V1trioI. he
sent communications TO American
newspapers, and these communicate tons
appealed to the ruler as entirely TOO
Consequently. it was pointed out to
the writer in a few firm and emphatic
remarks that he could find places more
healthy for him than the luxurious at
rnosphere of the imperial palace. That
sounded like good advice to Mr.. Mel
nitz. and ne discreetly took his depart
llre in a very short time II was so
short that he did not take the trouble
At present he is editing a paper in
HazletOn. Pa, where the Turkish pop
Cllation is small and imbued with the
most liberal views.
Mr. Melnitz was introduced 10 the
President by Representative Cole Of
Ohio.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21

An explanation by the president gen.
eraI. an apology by the official reader,
an acceptance by Mrs. William Cum
mings Story, all with reference to the
apparent slight to Mrs. Story, as State
regent of New York. at last nights
session. were the dramatic incidents con-
nected with the third day5r session of
the Daughters of the Amec.can Revo-
tuition
Following the rather exciting mo-
ments during which these unusual
scenes were presented the convention
settled down to the reading of reports
and listening to an address by Clifford
Pinchot, chief forester.
At the opening Of the session today
at II o'clock Mrs. Donald Mclean.
president general. referred to a rather
embarrassing situation that had arisen
last night. and said that the official
reader. Miss Janette Richards wanted
absolute quiet. while she made an ex-
planation and apology. Instantly every
Daughter was on the qui yive. for there
has been but one topic Of conversation
among them since Mrs. Mclean declined
to recognize Mrs. Story. so-called insur-
gent candidate, who had a report to
make. because New York had not re-
sponded on the original roli-can.
Takes All Blame.
Miss Richards frankly admitted that
she was all to blame for an incident
that had embarrassed the Congress. the
State regent Of New York, Mrs. Story.
and the president general. Hers alone
has been the blunder. Mis- Richards
said, in calling New York the second
time, which caused Mrs. Story to walk
10 the front Of the platform. report I'm
hand. only 10 be told by the president
general that she could not be recognized
at that time. because other States had
precedence, having answered the origi-
Eal call.
Richards, and / feel almost that
blunder is worse than a crime, and
! stand before you almost like a
criminal, in order that the Daughters
Continued on Eighth Page)
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
DEATH CALL COMES
TO FORMER SENATOR
David Turpie, for Years a National
Figure, Dies in In
dianapoliS.

INDIANAPOLIS, April 21.-Former
United States Senator David Turpie
who for years, following the civil
war, was a brilliant character IN the
public life Of the State and the Nation,
died suddenly today.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
LAWYER RESIGNS

NEWARK. n. J., April H-Rudolph
A. Brann, who has been convicted on
one indictment for embezzling a clients
funds, and against whom nine others
are pending, has forwarded a letter TO
Governor Fort containing his resigna-
tion as a member of the bar.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
CONNELLY MURDER
JURY DlSAOREES
No Verdict in Case Of Man Who
Killed Another During
Primary Ele ction

JERSEY CITY. N j., April 4.-After
being locked up all night the jury in
the murder trial Of James +. Connolly,
a young contractor VINO killed Joseph
Maucha during 2 Democratic primary
election last November, reported a dis
agreement this morning and was dis
charged. Connolly has been at liberty
on bail.
The killing was the result of a
bitter facttonal fight among the Demo-
Gratis In the Second ward, follow
ing the deposition OF City Hall Gus
todian Frank Hague as ward leader by
Bob Davis. the county leader
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
Amy Resumes Advance.

BERLIN, April 21.-The Younk Turks
advance against Constantinople was re
suued today. Messages from the Turk
ism capital say the advancing columns
are now plainly visible from the out
skirts of the capital, and that army
probably viii enter the city within
few hours.
Guards have been landed in Con-
stantinOple from the foreign ships in
the harRor and are prepared to protect
foreigners and their property.
The Young Turks have sent ward that
this precaution is net necessary, as
they themselves viii see that no danger
befaIls the foreigners
Martial law is expected to be pro-
claimed at this afternoons session of
the cabinet
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
WEATHER REPORT.

1t will be warmer tonight in the Md
de Atlantic States, cooler in the Ohio
valley. and interior East Gulf States
and cooler Thursday IN the lower Lake
region. the Ohio valley, the East Gulf
and interior Of the South Atlantic
States.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic coast from Delaware Break
water 70 Boston. at Baltimore, on the
Great Lakes. except Superior and north
coast.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
ELDER DETERMINED
TO KILL HIMSELF

BERRYVILLE. Va. April 21.-Post-
master Robert Elder. who attempted to
commit suicide Tuesday, will recover.
He declares, however, that he will
kill himself even IL he does get well.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21
TEsfPERATURE.
SUN TABLE.


TOdsy-High tide, $50 a. m; 9:25 D. m.
Low tide. 2:53 a. m; $3.50 p. m.
TomOrrow-High tide, $40 a m; 1914
y. m. Low tide, 3:41 a. m; AIS p. m.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21

FORECAST FOR THE DISTRICT
Rain tonight and Thursday; warmer
tonight; increasing East 10 South winds.
The Washington times., 1909-04-21

Cold Storage for Furs.
B. II. Stinemetz & Son Co.. 18th & r.
-AdVt.
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