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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
HIT BY HEAVY STORMS
WIND PLAYS HAVOC WITH BUF-
FALO Bills SHOW.

PITTSBURG, June 2O.-Reports from
western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and
West Virginia are slowly reaching here
today showing that the damage from the
two severe storms. one last evening and
the second early today, will amount to
over 100000. About ten persons were
injured, none fatally.
In a number of places communication
has been seriously crippled, and accurate
details of the storms ravages are not
known.
In this city an electrical storm of great
intensity caused a sleepless night to thou
sands of persons. Vivid lightning flashes
occurred almost momentGrily, and crashes
of thunder that sounded like the bursting
of huge shells followed in rapid success
sion.
Early last evening the first storm CEN
tered about Buffalo Bills Wild West
Show, and as thousands of persons were
pouring into the big tent the wind struck
the canvas.
In moment poles were blown down and
the canvas. greatly damaged, COLLAPSED,
demolishing a section of the seats Pan
demonium reigned, and a serious panic
seemed inevitable. Col Cody ordered the
band to play, and My Country. It's of
Thee" tended to quiet the crowd. Two
persons were injured.
About ten minutes later the damage was
repaired, temporarily, and the show was
given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
TAFT's REGARDS TO GAR. MEN
Sends Greetings to the Veterans of
Maryland.

. BALTIMORE June 20. - William II.
Taft. who was nominated at Chicago as
the republican candidate for President of
the United States. yesterday sent his per-
soDal regards to the Union veterans of
Maryland. and last night he was unani-
mously Endorsed by the Grand Army Club
at largely attended and enthusiastic
meeting held in the club parlors
Speaking of a pleasant interview with
Mr.. Taft, Gen. King said: ''Mr. Taft was
looking we'll and unusually happy, and he
was wearing the smile that would not
come Off. In my Judgment" Gen. King
went on to say, mo man was ever nomi-
mated for the presidency who is so well
trained and splendidly equipped to dis
charge the high duties OF President of
the United States l predict not only his
triumphant election. but a brilliant ad-
ministrat ton. Mr.. Taft is friend of the
soldier without equivOcation. and the eff
forts in some quarters to prejudice the
veterans of 81 and '65 against him have
proved dismal failure"
Gen. King spoke with authority: for,
besides being a past comma nder-in chief
and the president of the Grand Army
Club he is a past department commander
of Maryland. president of the executive
committee Of the Union Veterans Assoc
citation of Maryland and chairman of the
Union soldiers and sailors monument
commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
GUARDSMEN WORN OUT.
New Workers Return From Camp on
Verge of Collapse.

NEW YORK, June 2O.-Worn out by the
exertion of q week OF real soldier life in
camp more than half hundred men OF
the Goth Regiment. y. G. n. ". sue
eumbed completely to heat and fatigue on
q five mile march home from Fort Wads-
worth today. When they reached New
York from Staten Island by ferry nearly
half a dozen men were rushed to hospi-
tails for treatment. Fifty more SO utterly
exhausted that they could scarcely stand.
threw themselves down on the grass of
Battery Park and refused TO even march
any further. They were treated by sew
eral surgeons from several hospitals and
sympathzed with by citizens and given
cooling drinks and ice from nearby drug
stores.
The two men, Privates John Welsh and
George Harvey of the 9Th Regiment. who
were killed last Thursday night by the
premature explosion of d charge of pow
der at Fort Wadsworth will be given a
military funeral tomorrow. AS they died
in the national service, their families will
be given pensions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
J. Pierpont Morgan Pleased.
WILSON PRAISES TICKET.
Regards Both Men as Eminently
Qualified.

Secretary Wilson of the Agricultural
Department, being asked his opinion of
the republican ticket, said:
IF the American people had set out
to educate a man for President, as they
arrange to prepare soldiers and sailors
for their life work, they could not have
outlined a better course than that
through which Mr.. Taft has moved A
thorough legal training, with experience
on the bench; comprehensive executive
and constructive work in establishing the
Philippine government on a rational and
stable basis; the reorganization of Cuban
affairs. and the application of sensible
methods in Panama. his experience in the
War Department, which has brought him
into contact with the execution of the
laws concerning great department, and
into intimate touch with Congress and
its met hods-all these experiences give him
comprehensive view of and familiarity
with the governmental affairs of our peo-
pie.
Mr.. Sherman has had the best expert
ence in which to train the presiding of
ficer of Hie Senate. Long experience n
the Congress, acquaintance with it's men,
bers, entire familiarity with the meas
ures with which 1t deals lin itself an ed
ucatiOn in the affairs of the people, con-
stitute an Admirable school In which to
train all American statesman"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
EITHER LONG OR LOEB.
Selection OF One for Chairman Would
Cause No Surprise.

No surprise will be occasioned in Wash
ington should Secretary Taft, to avoid i'll
feeling between Arthur /. Vorys and
Frank III. Hitchcock. decide upon Senator
Long of Kansas or William Loeb. jr..
as chairman of the republican national
committee to conduct the approaching
campaign. The belief sgrows stronger
here that the fight between the two men
will eliminate both from consideration
and that it will be necessary to look to
some other man. Senator Long did some
skillful work for Secretary Taft in the
early stages of the fight for the pres1-
Dental nomination, and he was often
consulted throughout the campaign.
1t was largely upon his advice that the
administration did not insist upon the
nomination of Cummins of Iowa for Sec
ond place, and consented to Sherman.
Senator Long is discreet, tactful, skillful
in political matters. and the only draw
back to his selection is that he has
fight on for reelection. If he should con-
clude that his chances are safe without
his constant presence in Kansas he would
probably accept an offer of the chair
manship.
AS to Secretary Loeb it is a part of I'M
written history that he could have man.
aged the Taft campaign from the begin
ming had he desired. His political ability
is appreciated at its true value by both
PRESIDENT roosevelt anu secretary IdIt,
and Taft people say he would make
first-class general in the great fight that
is ahead.
Mr.. Loeb, it is said on excellent au-
thority, could afford to leave the Presi-
dent now. although he had repeatedly an
nounced his intention of staying with the
President until the close of his term. Sew
eral good business offers were made to
him in the last year, but he deferred &C
ton upon them. announcing his purpose
to remain with the President.
1t Is regarded as highly probable that
Mr.. Loeb will be in the Taft cabinet, If
he does not decide to enter the business
world. If he should become chairman
Of the national committee and conduct
winning fight his entrance into the presi-
dental family as a cabinet officer would
be certain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
DEPARTS FOR CINCINNATI.
Taft Will Make His Headquarter:
at His Brothers Home.

Secretary Taft arrived at the Union sta
ton few minutes before the time for
leaving for Cincinnati yesterday after
noon, and as he famed himself vigor-
ously with his straw hat he remarked to
the newspaper men that it was the TWEEN
ty-second anniversary of his wedding. The
Secretary and party Travelled in Pullman
attached to the st. Louis express. Mr.
Taft occupied a drawing room. With him
were James T. Williams, jr., Of the Taft
political headquarters in this city and
the representatives of the press associa-
tions.
At Cincinnati Secretary Taft will re-
main at the home Of his brother, Charles
p. Taft, which he will make his head
quarters while there The Secretary has
no home of his own in Cincinnati, having
disposed of it some time ago. The home
of c. p. Taft is easily accessible and
surrounded by Spacious lawn, well
adapted for informal gatherings
Secretary Taft was kept on the move
yesterday afternoon from the time he re-
turned to the War Department after the
cabinet meeting at half-past 1 o'clock I'M
til the hour of his departure Many de-
partmental matters occupied his attention.
There was a meeting of special COM
mission to determine whether certain
lands in the District are being occupied
by any corporation without authority of
law. Secretary Taft and Attorney Cen
eral Bonaparte are members of this com
mission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
FIRST SPEECH AS NOMINEE
SECRETARY TAFT ADDRESSES A
THRONG AT CUMBERLAND.
Four Elephants Labeled &c. o. p"
Pressed into Service by the
Welcoming Republicans.

CUMBERLAND. Md, June 20.-William
H. Taft, the republican presidential nomi-
nee was at supper in the dining car when
the passenger train on which he was
travelling to Cincinnati steamed into
Cumberland yesterday afternoon between
a gathering of fully 1000 persons.
great shout went out when Mr.. Taft APP
psared on the rear platform in response
to calls for him. Four trained elephants.
showing here this week at Merryland
Park, were pressed into service by
committee of citizens. and with large
white coverings bearing the letters &c.
o. P" and headed by the South Cumber-
land Band. they were taken to the rear of
the train and were in the vast gathering
that greeted the candidate.
Bouquet Presented by Elephant.
Lady Lou the smallest of the four
elephants was taken up to the car, and
with her trunk she presented Mr.. Taft
with large and handsome bouquet of
flowers. The crush was so great that it
was with great difficulty the elephants
were taken close to the car. Secretary
Taft was greatly pleased at the greeting
and expressed himself honored with the
appearance of 1.-THE dignified committee of
three" as he termed the elephants. not
being able to see the fourth one on ac-
count of the great gathering.
Secretary Taft's Remarks.
In response to calls for speech Mr.
Taft said
MY friends. I am surprised and much
gratified at this reception You are evil
IDENTIFY good republicans. for l see you
have not only one, but three, elephants
for the party"
Here some persons yelled. There are
four elerhants. when Mr.. Taft, continu-
ing: said:
II am pleased to greet you. my fellow
three all the elephants l am able to see
81 am not stranger in this part of
the country. as for twenty years I have
been travelling over the mountains of
Maryland and West Virginia."
AT this juncture the flowers were pre-
sented and Mr. Taft expressed his thanks
being greeted with a wild "Hurrah for
Taft
Mr. Taft expressed surprise at the gath
ering and also his qualification "for the
solid vote of West Virginia. IN the con-
ventiOn. Some one in the crowd said mot
West Virginia; Maryland. my Maryland
Mr.. Taft laughingly corrected his mistake.
Hundreds pressed forward to shake
grasped all hands as they reached him, at
one time having the hands of two men
and one woman in his big right hand. The
ralroad officials afforded the people every
opportunity possible to Mr.. Taft. and
as his train pulled out of the depot west
ward he waved the large gathering good
bye and a great shout went up for Taft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
HIGH WATER AT EAST ST. LOUIS
Mississippi Threatens to Break
Through the Entertainments.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
EAST ST. LOUIS. Ill. June 2O-With
the arrival of a 34.S-foot flood crest last
night Mayor Cook and other city officials
began directing the fight to save East ST.
Louis from the sweep of the Mississippi
on the north and the back water on the
SOUTH Five hundred men are. working
day and night piling sarF bags to
strengthen the embankment of the Balti-
more and Ohio and Illinois Central, the
keys to the situation. The current is
within ten inches of the top. and should
the Baltimore and Ohio embanlxment
yield a sweeping current would cover the
island" paralyze terminal facilities and
advance to the residence section.
Mayor Cook has arranged In such an
event to rush large force to the relay
depot and guard the 700 feet OF exposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
TERRIFIC SPEED FATAL.
Autoist Meets Death in Trial Trip
at Fullerton, Cal.

FULLERTON, Cal. June 20.-While go
ing at a terrific rate on a trial trip in an
automobile S. o. Minter. aged thirty-five,
was instantly killed yesterday two miles
north Of town by the overturning of his
machine. 1t is believed that Minter faint
ed from heart failure. as he was subject
to such attacks. His machine left the
road while going down a slight incline.
turned sharply to the left and climbed a
three-foot bank and after going some dis
lance il overturned and one of the spokes
entered Minters neck, coming out on the
other side. Four ribs were also broken.
Minter was a native of Indianapolis, but
came here from Syracuse, n. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
oKLAHoMAN SWORN IN.
Judge Parker Will Assist in Land
Title Litigation.

Judge Luman F. Parker, jr.. of Vinita,
Okla, has been sworn in as special assist
ant attorney general in charge Of the
litigation affecting land titles in Okla
homa. He resigned as general attorney
of the Five Civilized Tribes. to which he
was appointed some time ago by Secre-
tary Garfield. and which position, it is
now understood. will be abolished
Judge Parker will remain here to assist
in the preparation of about 100 bills in
equity to be filed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
The Sunset Route.

Too great emphasis cannot be placed
upon the comfort of travelling via the
tourist sleeping cars of the Washington
Sunset Route. These cars provide the
conveniences Of the finest Pullmans prac-
tically at a much smaller cost Cars are
fourteen sections. with smoking rooms
lavatories. etc, and have solid monolith
floors. Personally conducted cars run
three times a week to the Pacific coast
via trains carrying also high-class Pull
F ST., 705 18th St, will be pleased to give
detailed Information to all interested in
these most enjoyable trips to California
via New Orleans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
FRIENDLY TO HITCHCOCK.
National Committeeman Who Want
Him Chosen Chairman.

CHICAGO, June 20-A number of the
members of the national republican COM
mittee friendly TO Frank H. Hitchcock
and who are urging his appointment as
national chairman met in the Auditorium
Annex yesterday afternoon. and twenty
four of them signed petition asking for
Mr.. Hitcbcocks appointment. The sig
natures did not include any members of
the subcommittee appointed TO confer with
the Secretary. This petition is intended
by the friends of Mr.. Hitchcock to aug
'ment the influence of individual letters
mailed to the Secretary several days ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
&& &gHS4@s

territory between Broadway and SuOmlt
avenue. There the great fight was made
to save East st. Louis in 1903.
The Ievee at Prairie Dupont burst yes
terday, flooding 10000 acres of farm land
The back water routed out SpO residents
of Rush City, a negro settlement. 1t Is
believed the property loss will reach mil
lions Thousands of acres of crops have
been DESTROYED. farm buildings washed
away and hundreds of Lead of stock
drowned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
Fire in Michigan Village.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, June 2o.-Fire
early today destroyed several business
houses and dwellings in the village or
Fulton, twenty miles southeast of here.
causing a loss of $4,000. The business
buildings destroyed are F. j. Martin,
hardware; Maccabee Hall: James Burns.
vehicles; Brook. druggist. and branch
bank of State Bank of Vicksburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
Heat Kills Seven in Chicago.

CHICAGO. June 20-Ten prostrations
and seven deaths. caused in part by the
heat were the result of yesterdays heat
wave in Chicago. On account of the high
wind from the west, which reached a
velocity of forty-two miles an hour at
noon, the streets were filled with clouds OF
dust. The maximum temperature was
IS degrees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
WELCOMED WITH
MUCH ENTHUSIASM
Continued from First Page.)

and the Kentuckians missed the welcome
in the depot but shouted their greetings
as the trains passed in the railroad yards
With the exception of Representative
Sherman, former Gov. Herrick, Charles
p Taft and Robert Taft. who drove di-
rectly to the Taft residence. the Chicago
party went to the Hotel Sinton. which
has been selected as headquarters for
Secretary Taft during the approaching
campaign.
Conference as to Chairman.
At 10 o'clock it was announced that Sec
rotary Taft would begin his conference
with the national committees subcommit-
zee at the home of Charles p. Taft at ii
o'clock At the conference 1t probably
will be determined definitely who is
to be the national chairman of the
republican party in the campaign. 1t
was evident from the tenor of the
early morning discussion among MEM
bers of the subcommittee that they were
nearly eually divided on the question.
Both Frank H. Hitchcock. who managed
the SeCretary'S preliminary campaign
from Washington, and Arthur | Norys,
the Ohio manager. have stanch adherents.
but this morning sentiment developed
among those interested in the approach
ing contest in favor of the selection of
some man who had not been directly con-
nected with the preliminary campaign.
1t is pretty certain at this time, how
ever. that the committee will accept the
judgment Of Secretary Taft if he chooses
to announce IA personal choice. 1t is ex-
pected that he will express such choice,
although he has given no public intima-
ton as to whom his choice may fall
upon He remarked last, night that he
had an open mind on the question and
would indicate no selection until he had
discussed the situation with his friends
on the committee.
The session of the committee was eX-
ecutive. but Secretary Taft before the
meeting opened sent word to the news
paper men that he would notify them at
once when anything had been decided
upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
POPULARITY OF sunny JIM
SHERMAN'S NOMINATION GRAFT.
Tying TO HIS ASSOCIATES
No Member Of the House, EXCEPT
the Speaker, Held in Higher
Esteem.

Barring only Speaker Cannon himself.
tnere Is no more popular man in Con-
eress than Jim" Sherman of New York
or sunny Jim, as he Is called by his
associates in the House of Representa-
ives His nomination by the republican
national convention yesterday for Vice
president of the United States meets with
tne appreciation Of practically every re-
publican member of the House, it is per-
fecty safe to say, and in so far as a demo-
crat can approve of republican, the
minority members of that body are like
wise pleased over the honor paid one of
their colleagues in the popular branch of
the national legislature
Mr.. Sherman is officially entitled to
wear a red carnation in his buttonhoie
on the floor of the House, which is an
honor enjoyed-officially, it must be re-
membered-by only five besides the
Speaker. In other words, Jim Sherman
Is one of the big five of that body.
when Uncle Joe looks down from his ros-
trum oven the sea of faces on the repub-
hcan side, wondering whom to recognize
next to quell some eXasperating demo-
cratic demonstration, if he sees a red car
nation his heart is Immediately set at
rest, for he knows one of the five TRUSTEES
is on hand. And Trusty Jim Sherman is
not the least trusty of the lot.
The Campaign Committee.
1t was learned here this morning at the
headquarters of the republican congress
sional campaign committee. of which MI
Sherman is chairman, in the Metropolitan
National Rank building that Mr. Sher-
man will probably not come back to this
city before going home to Utica to be well
coined by his townsmen. He had ex-
pected to come hen on his way home. but
the necessity of meeting Secretary Taft in
Cincinnati tonight upset his plans.
Francis Curtis. who is in charge of the
local committee rooms, said this morning
that ne would meet Mr.. Sherman in New
York csty probably some time next week
and talk over the business of the COM
mittee with him. There is considerable
speculation to who will succeed Mr..
Sherman as the chairman, but it is under
stood there will be TO hurry In selecting
his successor. 1t is understood that Rep
resentative James A. Tawney of Mime
sofa, chairman of the House appropria-
tons committee and one of the Big
Five" will succeed Mr. Sherman. Mr.
Tawney is the vice chairman of the COM
mittee. Others that are mentioned prom
inently are Representatives LOudenslager
of New Jersey, now secretary of the COM
mittee. and Mckinley of Illinois, its
treasurer.
The committee will take an entire floor
in the ST. James building in New York
city about the LIST of August, and there
most of the work of the campaign will be
done. although the headquarters will still
remain in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
YAQUI WAR ON IN EARNEST.
American and Mexican Troops Re-
new Pursuit of Indians.

MEXICO CITY, June 20.-The Yaqui
war has begun in earnest, and American
and Mexican troops are pursuing the
Indians as before the recent futile peace
arrangements were made.
In battle which occurred at the town
of Buena Vista, near Canton del Nordest,
in the state of Chihuahua yesterday four
Indians were killed and several wounded.
One soldier was wounded. The troops
were aided in their fight by the towns
peopse of Buena Vista.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
Office Building Damaged by Fire.

PORTLAND. Me, June 20.-Fire last
night badly damaged the large four-story
Office building in Monument Square occu-
pied by Loring. Short e. Harmon. book
sellers and stationers; Haskell e. Jones.
tailors. and others. The total loss is esti-
mated at 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20

Soldiers Monument Association, which Is
collecting funds for the monument. This
petition was presented to the Secretary a
few days ago by committee representing
the colored posts of the Grand Army of
the Republic of the District, of which
Louis r. Douglass. son of Frederick Doug
lass was chairman.
1t is proposed to erect the monument in
the new section Of the Arlington cemetery
specially allotted to the burial of colored
soldiers and sailors of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
TAFT SETS ASIDE SITE.
Monument to Be Erected to Colored
Soldiers of Civil War.

Secretary Taft, during the turmoil and
excitement attending his nomination for
the presidency, issued an order to the
quartermaster general of the army, direct
ing the reservation of a suitable plot of
ground at the Arlington national cemetery
as site for monument in special honor
of colored soldiers who lost their lives in
the civil war.
pliance with the petition Of the Colored
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
Funds for Peary's Arctic Trip.

NEW YORK, June 2O.-Commander
Robert f. Peary last night announced he
had raised all but $4,000 Of the $50. 900
fund needed for his latest polar expedi-
ton on which he hopes to embark July
!. Commander Peary said his vessel
would soon be ready to leave dry dock.
He expects to raise the remaining $4,000
before July I.