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The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-22
GENERAL NEWS.

The two great passenger steamers
now building for the White Star Line
will be 1000 feet long and probably IS
feet wide.
The reported murder of Mr.. Rogers
and Mr.. Maurer, American mission
aries, by Turkish rioters at Adana. has
been confirmed by later dispatches.
The New York Senate adopted an
adverse report on Governor Hughes
direct nominations measure. This fl
nally kills the bill.
At Bangor, Me-. April 18th. Johnny
Hayes of New York, the Olympic
Marathon winner ran fifteen miles
and won his race against a relay
team. His time was 1;27:14h.
The Sultan of Turkey Las formed a
new cabinet. appointing Tewfik Pasha
grand vizier, Edhim Pasha minister of
war. and confirming zia Eddin Effendi
- 5heik VI Islam.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-22
eeoloalcal Survey offlee.

r The United States Geological Sur
vey has just opened at Denver a per
manent branch office to facilitate the
transaction of its western work, thus
providing a base Of supplies for the
large corps of engineers who are kept
in the field many months each year,
making geologic studies of mineral
deposits, conducting detailed topo-
graphic surveys for the base maps of
the geologic atlas Of the United States.
mapping the great national forests, in
vestigating surface and underground
waters, and collecting statistics of
mineral production.
A supply of copies of the publica-
tions available for free distribution
will be kept on hand. as we'll as a
complete file of the Topographic
maps, geologic folios, and other publi-
cations Of the survey subject to sale.
All of these publications will be open
to inspection by persons desiring in
formation concerning the subjects
treated Prospective purchasers of
maps and folios will be referred to the
nearest sales agent. and the free pub
licaticns will be distributed jn Denver
to those making application. In short,
the Denver office is intended to serve
the public in adj matters that lie legiti-
mately within the province of the
United State Geological Survey.
The office is located in the Com
monwealth building and was opened
on the LIST of April. R. G. Miles, spe-
cial disbursing agent, is at present in
charge. and will answer all inquiries,
distribute documents, and maintain a
visitors register
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-22
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

w. s. Hibbard of Denver has been
appointed surveyor of mineral depos-
its and assigned to duty in the Denver
land office.
Senator Stone has introduced bill
providing for free trade with the
Philippines and for the independence
of the islands within fifteen years. He
gave notice that he would later speak
upon the measure.
The strongest and best financially
equipped lobby in Washington at pres
ent is the one working to have hides.
which now pay a duty of Is per cent.
ad valorem, placed on the free list.
Senators from cattle raising states are
alarmed.
dorado Taft, who has been awarded
the commission for the Columbus me-
Union station plaza at Washington,
receives the first prize OF $4,000 and
the order for the memorial, which is
to cost 100000
President Taft on the 18th inst. in
a special message transmitted to Con-
gress, recommendation by the secre-
tary of war for revision of the Phil
ippine tariff so as to permit as much
customs revenue as possible for the is
lands, and at the same time extend to
the islands the principle of protec-
tive tariff for it's industries.
E. w. Merritt of the Chrome Iron
Company, Denver, Is in Washington
seeking to have a duty of 81 per ton
imposed upon chrome iron ores. The
Chrome Iron Company is mining ores
in Colorado and Wyoming from which
the chrome iron is produced which is
used in connection with the manufac-
ture of armor plate. The ore is worth
$40 to $40 per ton and is mined in com
petition with ores from Japan and
Greece. which come in as ballast and
are shipped as iron ore, paying a duty
of 40 cents per ton.
The grassy slopes of the White
House lawns were thronged with
romping children for the Easter Mon
day egg rolling. custom which has
been handed down from generation to
generation for scores Of years. Under
instructions from President Taft, chill
dren from all parts of Washington
were permitted to run over every part
of the spacious park in the rear Of the
executive mansion.
President Taft has instructed Di-
rector North of the census bureau to
disregard party lines in securing men
for supervisors and other appointiye
places under the new census act.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-22
Danger In Cheap silver.

Ottawa, Ont.-In an address here,
Moreton Frewen, the English metal ex-
pert, said: "If the step be not taken
to make silver worth at least 81 per
ounce. the Asiatic nations. with their
S00,000,O00 of population living on a
silver standard, unchanged by the fluc-
tuations in the gold ratio. will in time
drive the industries of the white peo-
pie out of business and scoop the trade
of the world in such products as steel
and cotton by producing the goods at
prices beyond the reach of European
or American competition"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-22
Important Water Decislon.

Washington.-In the case of the Bo-
quillas Land and Cattle Company of
Arizona VS.. ]. N. Curtis and others
the Supreme Court of the United
States has held that riparian land
owners could not prevent the taking
by others of water out of stream
for irrigation purposes. simply be-
cause of such ownership. The Boquil-
las company owns all the land on both
sides of the San Pedro river for about
fifteen miles, and 1t is sought by in
junction to prevent Curtis and his as
sociates from building dam and TAX
ing water across their land for the
purpose Of irrigating other property.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-22
D.I.& n. GRANTED
AN INJUNCTION
JUDGE RIDDLE AT DENVER SEES
CONSPIRACY TO WRECK
RAILROAD COMPANY.
I
PRIME MOVER HIDDEN
TEMPORARY INJUNCTION DIRECT
ED AGAINST ALL ENEMIES
OF THE ROAD.

Denver.-Judge Harry G. Riddle in
the district court Saturday granted the
temporary injunction prayed for by
the Denver, Laramie & Northwestern
railroad and the Northwestern Land &
Iron company against Neels Olsen and
others. holding that the evidence
showed that conspiracy had been
formed to put the road and its sub
sidiary companies in the hands of the
receiver and wreck them.
The decision came at 1 O'clock,
Judge Riddle declaring that he had
heard all the evidence necessary to de-
termine the question. When asked
that the case be given an early trial
by Attorney Harvey Riddell he said
that he had no doubt that the hearing
for a permanent injunction could be
had this term of court. There is no
appeal from temporary Injunction so
that the next step will be the perma-
nent hearing.
In the course of his remarks Judge
Riddle placed the blame not entirely
on the defendants named in the suit.
He gave credence to the rumors that
the real defendant was not in court.
That is the defendants who put up the
money to carry on the fight against
the Denver, Laramie & Northwestern.
He did say that the proof of an at
tempt to plunder the road was con-
elusive, but said that the defendants
named Olsen, Captain Davenny, T. H.
Tillotson. F. e. Bryans and o. e. Hun
gate, had no reason for making the at
tempt as far as disclosed by the pro-
ceedings. There must have been some
other course from which the large
sums of money came to prosecute the
case against the road, he said. All
this is In direct conformity with the
tales that jealousy and rivalry of the
road led to the campaign against it.
Judge Riddle completely exonerated
Attorney A. NJ Stevenson. saying that
he never at any time believed him to
be one of the conspirators and that it
gave MIN pleasure to say SO. Judge
Riddle not only restrained the defend
ants named from interfering with the
road in any way. applying for the re-
ceivership and molesting it. but held
the injunction in such manner that
any other persons who may attempt to
interfere with 1t will be promptly
placed under the same order of court.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-22
smuaaIers Try to Settle.

New York.-The smuggling syndi-
cate which first offered Collector of
the Port Loeb 100000 to drop the
governments investigation of the
smuggling of sleeper" trunks con-
tanning s55,000 worth of Paris
gowns, has increased its offer
to 100000. according to Mr..
Loeb. "The amount now offered the
government to drop the investigation
and probable prosecution is $260.000."
said Mr.. Loeb. THE amount repre-
sents what would be penalties of fully
100000 above the appraised value of
the goods. All offers have been re-
fused"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-22


w. Beerbohm of La Junta, secretary,
and Jno. r. Cunningham of Rocky Ford,
treasurer. The association will decide
on the character of ch6ttel mortgages
to be taken on growing beet crops.
The Colorado Prison Association has
authorized Secretary William E. Col
Inns to visit the state penitentiary of
California to investigate employment
given the convicts there despite the
fact that legislative committee will
do the same. The association wants
representative of its own to make
investigations on the matter. The
secretary before visiting the California
penitentiary will attend the National
Prison Congress at Seattle during the
summer. The specific kinds of en-
tary Collett are the manufactures of
jute and binding twine.
At Pueblo on the 18th inst. shade
trees were placed on sale by the Pueb-
10 Real Estate exchange in four sec
tions OF the city and hundreds were
distributed to property owners at cost.
The exchange has initiated a move
ment for the beautifying and improve
ment of the city by planting trees and
the plan has met with hearty favor.
S. p. Ferguson, expert OF the Blue
Hill Observatory. Boston. is in Colo
RADIO Springs to make experiments on
Pixies Peak. He will fly kites as a
means of determining atmospheric
conditions.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-22
First Apple Raiser pies.

Denver-A Grand Junction dispatch
of the 18th inst. says: ELAN Blaine.
the original fruit rancher of the Grand
valley, who twenty-six years ago plant
ed the first apple tree here. died today
aged 81. He homesteaded ranch a
few miles west of this city and was
the pioneer in the fruit growing in
dustry. He came to Colorado in 1870
from Kansas. He leaves number of
children and grandchildren, all ranch
ers on the Western slope.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-22
REPORT THAT SULTAN ABDUL
HAMID HAS ADVOCATED
THE THRONE.
HIS FLIGHT RUMoRED
ARMY OF HUsNI PAsHA, LEADER
OF YOUNG TURKS. MARCHING
ON THE CAPITAL.

Constantinople.-The most impor-
tant feature Of the situation in the
Turkish capital Monday was the re-
port that Sultan Abdul Hamid had alb
dicated. 1t caused the greatest ex-
citement in the lobbies of Parliament.
A rumor of the flight of the Sultan
on a warship followed closely on that
of his abdication, but neither could be
confirmed
Large crowds gathered at the Brit
ish Embassy. where, other reports had
it, the Sultan had taken refuge, and
there were also scores of inquiries at
the Russian Embassy concerning the
truth of the rumor that the Sultan was
under the protection of Russia on one
of its guardships.
AT both of these embassies all
knowledge of the Sultan's movements
was denied and the Turkish foreign
office also gave a strong denial to one
and all of these rumors
The abdication of Abdul Ramid ap-
pears to be not improbable, and it APP
pears that within a day or two the con-
stitutionalists may accept as his sue
cessor Prince Yuisof Izzedin, the eld-
est son of the late Sultan, who is sec
ond in line, as they are strongly dis
pleased with Abdul Hamid's attitude.
The palace Monday was under
strong guard and even high officials
were not permitted to enter.
The constitutional forces Monday
afternoon sent out small parties to
reconnoiter and at Z O'Clock in the
evening they were within sight of the
gates of Constantinople They encoun-
tered no resistance, nor does any re-
sistance seem likely unless it is at the
palace.
The headquarters of the constitu-
tionalists army is at Dedeagatich and
General Husni Pasha's forces, which
now number between 10000 and 10000,
occupy range of hills about twenty
miles from the capital Every hour re-
Inducements are adding to their num-
bers.
At secret sitting at the chamber
today the deputies refused to act on a
vote OF confidence in the Cabinet. 1t
was apparent that the chamber was
hostile toward the Cabinet owing to
the fact that many of the ministers
were identified with the old regime.
The grand vizier, Tewfik Pasha. read
a declaration explaining that he had
assumed office from patriotic motives
at the moment of a crisis in order to
save the country and constitution
which everybody believed to be endan-
gered by recent events. He said he
counted upon the support of the depu-
ties and was ready to withdraw if their
confidence was withheld. He conclud-
ed by announcing the signing of the
Turks-Bulgarian protocol.
1t is not likely that the entire army
will reach the capital for some little
time, as Husni Pasha and his military
associates deem 1t advisable to with
hold their advance until they are
strong enough to win success by over
whelming numbers. They hope that
the so-called reactionary oppression
will yield without fighting.
The war ministry under Edhim
Pasha has been inactive. There have
been practically no preparations SO
far as can be observed to resist the
advance of the Saloniki troops.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-22

Fire at Rochester, N. Y. on The 18th
inst. destroyed property Of the esti-
mated value Of &500.0
Crop experts continue to predict a
probable shortage OF wheat and high
prices. Bakers all over the country
are figuring on higher prices for bread
or smaller loaves.
The ship "Halve Maan," which the
Netherlands will present to the United
States on the occasion OF the Hudson
Fulton fetes, was launched at Amster-
dam April 18th. She will be completed
and sent to New York in the early part
Of July.
Joan of Arc was canonized as a
saint by the Roman Catholic church at
the city of Rome on Sunday April IL.
Thirty thousand pilgrims from France,
practically all the French bishops.
many cardinals and family descend
ants of the new saint were present at
the ceremonies.
1t is proposed to create new city
out OF the outlying towns to the east
OF London, to be called Eastminster.
The city will include ten districts and
will have about 100000 inhabitants,
making 1t the second city in popula-
ton in the kingdom, the next largest
being Glasgow. with 100000
Turkish troops at Constantinople re-
volted on the 18th inst and made vio-
lent demonstration before the parlia-
ment building against the committees
of union and progress They were only
appeased by the resignation of the
grand vizier, Hilmi Pasha, and his cab
met. after which they cheered the
Sultan.
The Cunard Steamship Company.
like the German steamship lines, has
suffered so heavily from the depres-
sion in the shipping trade that 1t will
be unable to pay a dividend. The
number of third-class passengers
landed In the United States in 1908
was only 335,00o, as compared with
1,116,000 in 1907.
The estimated loss by fire In the
United States and Canada in the
month of March. according to the COM
piler of the Journal of Commerce. ag-
gregates s13.795. 400. or about $4,000
600 less than for the corresponding
month of last year. There were six
fires causing an estimated loss of $780,
900 or over in each instance.
The Alaska syndicate, composed OF
the Guggenheim interests and j. P.
Morgan & Co., has bought the Bonanza
mines in Alaska, said to be the richest
copper deposits known. The price
paid to the Alaska Copper and Coal
Company is said to be nearly $3000,,
900 less than that at which they we're
held before the recent depression in
the copper trade.
national Railway Congress, held in
Washington, D. c., in 1905, 1t was de-
cided to hold the next session in Swift
zerland, provided the government of
that country would give It's consent.
This formality having now been COM
piled with, it is officially announced
that the next session will be held at
Berne. Switzerland, Jluy 3-16- 1910.
In the religious riot at Velardina,
Mexico, thirty men were killed and
many more injured. The parish priest
led a procession for the annual burn
ing of Judas, which had been prohib-
tied by the authorities, and thousand
of mis- followers attacked the mayor
and police who tried to stop them.
Troops were called in and the priest
arrested and placed in hospital, be
ing in dying condition.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-22

The farmers living under the Hol-
brook canal north of La Junta have
petitioned the county commissioners
that an irrigation district be formed
there. They want TO buy the canal
from the Holbrook heirs. build more
reservoirs and enlarge the one already
built from 1900 to 10000 acre-feet.
The district will be bonded.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1909-08-19
a Grain noe

An Ordinance Defining and Creating Paving
Ditrict No. !. OF Spanish Fork City. Utah.
BE II Ordained by the City Council of SPANS h
Fork City. Utah:
Section THAT Paving District No of
Spanish Fork City be. and the same is hereby
created and defined rs follows, to-wit:
Beginning ut the intersection OF Main Street
and First South Street, and running thence
east on the north side of First South Street. "A
distance OF & blocks to Eighth East Street and
extending on the north side OF First South
Street to the distance of fifty feet.
The blocks lots, parts. plots. parcels. and
pieces of land included within the said Paving
District No. are:
All the frontage abutting First South Street
and extending for the distance of fifty feet north
from the property line. All OF said blocks be
ing in Plat spanish Fork City Survey of
building lots
Section This ordinance shall go into eject
Immediately ON It's FIRST publication
Passed by the City Council of Spanish Fork
City, Utah County Utah. this ith day OF Aug.
a. ID. 1909 +. NJ SMELL, Mayor
l. w. NIELSEN, Recorder.
State Of Utah, County OF Utah, Spanish Fork
City.-ss.
T. l., w Nielsen. Recorder In and for Spanish
Fork CITY, County of Utah State of Utah.
hereby certify that the above and foregoing
Is II true, full and correct copy of an ordinance
entitled, An Ordinance defining and creating
Paving District No I, Of Spanish Fork City.
Passed by the City Council of Spanish Fork
CITY. Utah County. Utah. this nth day OF Aug
A d. 1903. l., w. NIELSEN, Recorder.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1909-08-19
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Rees
Celebrate Golden Wedding.

The great social event of the season
came off last Saturday, the 14th day of
August, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Rees of the Third ward of this
city, at which time and place they cele-
brated the 50th anniversary of their
marriage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rees are natives of
South Wales and are of the early pio-
neers of this city.
There we're about 100 guests present,
all of whom were old time friends and
relatives of Brother and Sister Rees.
There were present friends from Provo,
and from Fairview and Wales in San
pete County.
Supper was served at p. m. All!
that supper; it was one of the best that
culinary skill and loving cooks were
competant to prepare. There was
everything on the table to be had in the
market; roast chicken, boiled ham,
cheese, pies, buildings, several kinds of
vegetables, salads, etc, with many
Quiet dTJltltS VI ulcI wv "
mention here, all of which was prepared
in a way to please the most fastidious
appetite. After the guests were seated
Brother Reese arose and welcomed the
company in a short but appropriate
speech, in which he thanked his friends
for their presence and loving kindness.
Father Charles Monk acted as chaplain.
After supper light beverages were
served in plenty and the early evening
was spent in social chat. When night
came on fine program was rendered
which consisted of songs, speeches,
toasts, rec,tations, and instrumental
music.
Among those present were Mr.. Daniel
King, Jr. and wife of Idaho, also Alfred
Rees Jr. and wife from the same place.
Brother and Sister Rees have large
family of children and grand children.
The writer wishes them many, very
many, happy returns. G. A. H.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1909-08-19
OBITUARY..

Mrs. Jane J. Bradford, who passed
away at her home in this city, Saturday
evening, August ID, 1909, was the
daughter of Charles and Mary Ann
Jones. Che was born in Yelling, Kent
Co., E gland, January 80, l849. She
came With her parents to Utah in the
early ffties, and October Is, 1864, mar
ried Pleasant S. Bradford; her sister,
Mary, marrying his brother, Sylvester
Bradford, the same day They located
on the farms owned by them at the pre-
sent time. There they have lived 45
years, side by side, prior to her death,
which took place very suddenly. She
was bedfast but two days, although she
has suffered severe illnesses on numer-
Gus occasions for the past three years.
She was the mother of 13 children, 7
of whom are still living. 10 grand chill
dren survive her. Aside from the large
family of her own, she has aided in the
rearing and support of several homeless
and orphan children.
Her husband preceded her to the
great beyond two years and nine months.
Mrs. Bradford has been prominent in
Relief Society, Sunday School, and Pri-
mary work. She was valiant for the
truth, and delighted in all the principles
of the Gospel.
She was beloved by all who knew her
for her many sterling qualities of mind
and character, ever willing to aid those
in trouble. An evidence of the esteem
and high regard in which Mrs. Bradford
was held was shown by the large num-
Der who assembled August 10th at 8
o'clock in the city pavilion to pay last
tribute of respect to her memory.
Bishop Argyle presided at the services.
The speakers were j. Preston Greer, ii.
C. Jex. Henry Gardner, and Samuel
Brock bank, all of whom dwelt feelingly
on the good work accomplished by her,
and of her noble life and character.
Beautiful musical numbers were rem
dered by Edward Williams and Lauretta
Evans, also by Edward M. Rowe and
sisters.
Floral tributes in great profusion
decked the casket in which reposed the
body of one of Spanish Forks most be-
loved and respected citizens.