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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-30

Hammond has the honor tomorrow of
entertaining the most honored people
| of the state. old soldiers of the Lake
County Veteran Brigade association
and the w. r. c. of the Thirteenth dis
trict of the department of Indiana.
Local Committees busy.
The members of w. H Calkins post
| and w r. c.. No. 24S, have left noth-
ing undone to give the visitors an ap-
propriate welcome and to rouse a spir-
1t of patriotism and reverence in the
citizens of Hammond for the occasion
That the visitors will be well taken
care of Is an assured fact, Judging
from the way that the promoters have
been met by the business men.
Nearly forty automobiles have been
put at the disposal of the two local or
ganizations with which to entertain the
visitors The program for tomorrow
afternoon provides for an automobile
trip through Hammond and its sur
roundings, and the indications are that
before the day is over that all of the
visitors will have a fairly good idea
of Hammond. The machines will form
a parade through the business district
of Hammond, beginning at Longs hall.
'tAo- = NiAN " - y. QiSlTIcL WIFI De In
session, and go from there to the court
house, where the G. A. r. men will be
received
Is Eighteenth Annual Convention.
The convention tomorrow is the
eighteenth annual convention of the
Thirteenth w. r. G. district and is at
the same time the annual meeting of
the Lake Veteran Brigade association.
1t was hoped that in the neighborhood
of 400 people would convene in Ham
mond, but owing to the cold spell some
of the G. A r. men who are getting
along in years may decide to stav at
home However. the committees are
making arrangements to entertain the
limit
W. r.. c. Is Host.
The local w. r. C. will be host to-
morrow noon and evening at a lunch
con and dinner that will be served in
the K. of P. hall
The campfire in the evening at the
Methodist church will be the event in
which Hammond people may partici
pate. They are all invited to enjoy the
exercises that have been prepared and
good program it is.
The Program.
The program is as follows:
Department Chaplin, F. NJ Elliott.
Presiding
Honoring the Flag G. A. R. and w.R.C
Music " rl,.i
Professor Leaning. Director.
Prayer Rev. VIM f. Switzer
Pastor of the NJ f. Church. !
Address of Welcome. =. Mayor Becker
Music -......-.-......-.. Choir !
Professor Leaning. Rireetor
Response to Address of Welcome
......... Rev. George r. Streeter t
Address rMenor of Former Days. +
--....-..... Hon. N j. Bozarth /
Violin Solo,. Master Elliott Conroy
Remarks DIR. Mary E. jackson T
Music-Solo and Quartette, My Fa- I
ther's Flag and Mine" L. L. Bomberger. I
Mrs. L. A. Minard. Rulo Minard, Mr.. +
and Mrs. w. L. Snyder.
Extensive G. A. r. Influences"
..--.-.- Rev. J. F. Shook I
Reading ..... Mrs. f. r. Johnstone I
w. R. c. Remarks -. Lucy S. clark
Cornet Solo. ....-..... DIR. J. A. Davis
Address Home stayers" .
....-....-.... .Comrade W H. Kliver
Reading ....... Mrs Charles A Smith
Duett-'The Boys Who Wore the
Biuee'' Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder.
1L. A. Minard. Accompanist.)
Scarf Drill-Ta bleau. Ten Young Girls
Mrs. Jessie Wolf, Director.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-30
WORK on THEATRE
BEGINS TO-DAY
Harrington and Parker Sell
Saloon Fixtures To
Kensington Men.
ENGEHART STARTS THEATRE
Plans Show an Attractive Structure
Which Will Be Credit to
This City.

The work of tearing out Harrington
x Parker's saloon began this morn
ing and the brewery which owned the
fixtures will send them to kensington.
where another saloon is to be started.
The bowling alleys, which were In
the place, were sold to Edward A.
SchnaEdt of the Wolf Lake Club house.
He Will have them fixed mp and put In
repair and will then make them one of
the attractions of his place mt the
White House.
Mr. Harrington said today that he
expected to go out of the saloon busi-
ness. He expects to start a grocery
story in Chicago and has made ar
rangements for the purchase of the
business.
As Mr.. Harrington's saloon will go
out of business entirely the competi-
tion in the business district will be
lessened by just that much and there
will be one less saloon on Holman
street.
Theater to Open Soon
Mr.. Englehart will take the building
as soon as he is given possession and
will begin remodeling it. The architects
plans will soon be out and it is said
that the theater will be one of the
most attractive in the city
Those of the merchants on Holman
street who fear that Mr.. Englehart
will have a ponograph running as a
ballyhoo all day long may quiet their
fears for Mr.. Englehart says that he
does not intend to have any such feat
ure in his theater.
The new 10-cent theater will be an
advanced 10-cent vaudeville and Mr..
Englehart expects that the reputation
for good shows will be enough to at
tract the attention of the people.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22

BELLINGHAM, Wash, May 2l.-
With the incandescant lights and its
arcs playing across the heavens, the
first division of the Atlantic battle
ship squadron rests tonight on the
broad bosom of the spacious harbor
Of Bellingham Bay. The feet has
been officially welcomed by the mu-
nicipal authorities and the officers and
shore leave men are being entertained
ashore, On account of heavy tide,
the vessels did not arrive until short
ly after noon, being one hour behind
the schedule. Their entrance into
the harbor was viewed by thousands
of people from Bellingham and sur
rounding country from the command
ing heights of Bellingham and the
wharves Early today the feet ar
rived off Port Angeles where on sig
nal from the flagship the Louisiana,
Virginia, Missouri and Ohio left the
line and turned into Port Angeles.
Continuing to point opposite Port
Townsend, the Illinois, Kearsarge,
Wisconsin, Nebraska and Kentucky
turned southwark and past the land
fortifcations at Fort Worden. The
illinois and Kearsarge entered and
anchored in the harbor of Port Town
send while the other three sailed on
to Bremerton.
The first division of seven ships
followed Rear Admiral Sperry on the
Connecticut and threading their way
through San Juan Archipelago north
ward and drew into the waters of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2l.-Un'
able to agree after being out almost
~ hours the jury in the case OF Abe
Ruef, charged with offering bribe to
former Supervisor Phillips, was waiv-
ed charge at 5 o'clock this evening by
Judge Dooling. Thirteen ballots were
taken and the jury stood six to six
from the outset AT no stage was
there a chance for agreement, the
credibility OF witnesses being the main
point upon which the jurors divided.
Rcsuming their deliberations this
morning the jury was called into
court at HAS o'clock by Judge Doc
ling but asked the court for more
time. The request was granted and
they retired.
When 4 o'clock arrived the bailiif
ordered the courtroom cleared as
Judge Dooling desired to send for
the jury in short time their desire
being to avoid any demonstration on
the part OF spectators As a result,
the attorneys interested and the news
papcrmen were about the only ones
in attendance when the jurors filed in
and took their places in the box.
Foreman Penney arose in response to
Judge Dooling's question and said IT
was impossible for the jury to agree
Each juror was then questioned by
Judge Dooling and all agreed that
they could not arrive at verdict
NDooling then formally discharged the
jury,
At this point, Foreman Penney
arose and announced, while the jury
was en- route to court this morning
Dr. Edward J, Greedy, veterinary
surgeon, audibly remarked as jury
passed "Do not convict my friend
Ruef" Juror Mohrig arose and said
he felt the remark was intended for
him alone, he being the personal
friend of Creely's and in his opinion
there was no attempt to influence the
jury,
Heney announced Greedy would be
cited to appear tomorrow morning
and show cause why he should not be
punished for contempt Of court.
Langdon this evening stated thai
the prosecution will not cease the
work that had been cut out and a:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22
REPORTED AS NOW SANE.
Was Insane However When he Killed
Judge Emery.

TACOMA, May 2l.--Two alienists,
DR.. Il. NJ. Brown and Dr. c. L.
Wheeler the local physicians today
told the jury in the Chester Thomp-
son inquiry as to his present mental
condition, that although petitioner
was insane when he shot Judge Emery
OF Seattle, he is now sane and the state
will make no mistake in liberating
him. DR.. Brown took decided issue
with prosecuting attorney when he de-
clared Chester never was afflicted with
panonoia is incurable, and that il does
not often develop until person is 50
years or older. Other alienists cor
federated this view.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22

his work 10 meet his aunt, the strick-
en- widow Of John Mcclellan, who
came over from Nasel yesterday
morning. He was simply lowering
on the scene to ascertain what official
disposition was to be made OF the man
who had killed his uncle, as he had a
natural right to do.
The body Of John Mcclellan was
brought from Deep River yesterday
evening, whittier it had been taken
yesterday morning for the inquest,
and was, last night duly prepared for
final interment, by w. c. A. Pohl,
and it will be despatched to the Nasel
home today. The body contained three
bullet wounds corresponding to the
number Of shots still remaining in the
gun that killed him. One is in the
right shoulder and on the outer point
thereof; the bullet making this wound
passed down through the right lung
and liver coming to the surface Of the
skin few inches below the right
nipple, and was subsequently extract
ed by Coroner Peacock. The second
wound was in the left shoulder, but
the bullet that made it has never been
found and is still in the body. The
third wound is in the back, to the
right Of the spine and just below the
shoulder blade; it penetrated the body
piercing the right lung, and lodged in
the fish just above the right nipple,
and was evidently received as the vic
Continued on page 4)
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22
Conferees on the Currency Bill
Slow In Agreeing
CREATE COMMISSION OF l0
Senator Rayner Still After Board OF
Inquiry to Investigate the Charges
Against Colonel Stewart of the
Coast Artillery.

WASHINGTON, May 2l.-Pro-
cccdings in the Senate today as is
usual toward the close OF the session,
covered a multitude OF subjects, in
cluding the probable final announce
mcnt on the currency question. An.
nouncing that confcrees on the cur
rcncy bill would be unable to agree il
Congress adjourns at an early day,
Aldrich reported from the committee
on finance a joint resolution creating
national monetary commission OF
nine senator's and nine representatives
to investigate all matters concerning
banking and currency systems OF the
country and the resolution was passed
without debate. Aldrich stated it was
proposed to have this commission be-
gin work at all early day.
Senator Rayner again discussed his
resolution authorizing and requesting
the president to order board OF in
quiry into the charges against Colonel
Stewart of the Coast Artillery and a
resolution was placed on the calender
where it will possibly lie during the
remaining days of the session,
The Senate passed the general de.
fciency and military academy ap'
preparation bills, and last of the gen
eral appropriation bills,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22

ton seconded by DR.. M. A. Matthews
of Seattle. The election Of Fullerton
has happy significance in that it be-
longs to so-called southern branch of
the church and is the first moderator
that branch has had since the amalga-
nation of the two churches. DIR.
Roberts delevired his farewell sermon
before the greatest audience that ever
assembled at any conference Of this
church.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22

Yesterdays developments in the
matter OF the murder OF John Nc
Clellan OF Nasel, by Michael Camp
bell, of Deep River, yielded nothing
OF quality to mimify the presentment
OF the affair as made in these columns
yesterday and il still stands, in the
public estimate about this city, as a
heartlessS cowardly and unprovoked
killing.
Michael Campbell, the murderer,
left Wilhelm's Landing few hours
after committing the crime, in a small
boat and went to Bear Cliff, boarding
the steamer 7. ]. Potter, on her up
trip, for Cathlamet, with the intention
OF giving himself up to Sheriff Elan
ders, OF Wahkiakum county; but that
officer having left there for the scene
of the crime, accompanied by Dr.
Peacock, the coroner OF Wahkiakum
county, Campbell went to his personal
friend, Michael German, and told him
the story, asking for guidance in the
matter. Mr.. German advised him to
return to this city and place himself
within the purview of the law and its
representatives, and the two started
at once, in launch, for Clifton, TAX
ing the down express on the A. & c.
railway, for this city and reaching here
at II 40 a. m.
Shortly after arriving here, Sheriff
M. R. Pomeroy, who had been ap-
prised OF CampbelPs presence in the
city, made it possible for the man to
give himself into custody, and took
him to the court house. Arriving
there Campbell Immediately asked to
have the use OF a long-distance tele-
phone, and the Office phone was
placed at his disposal He called up
his brother -in-law, Samuel J. Basel,
OF Chinook, to whom he talked for
sometime, stating the predicament in
which he had gotten himself, and
evidently advising him as to his i'm
mediate future. During his presence
in the sheriff's office and the terms
and tone of his conversation with Mr.,
Baseel, it was plainly evident to all
present that Campbell was shrewdly
and entirely at himself, but without
any deep sense of the terrible condi-
tions he had wrought and was in a
| noticeably cheerful mood, laughing
heartily over the wire with Mr.. Basel
and carrying the matter off as one
who had perfect justification for the
heinous offense he had committed.
A representative of the Morning
| Astorian was present at the time, and
when he had ceased his communica-
ton with Chinook, asked permission
of the sheriff to interview Campbell
This was granted, but the slayer Of
John Mcclellan refused to say. more
than that "any man of honor, or self
respect, could not have done anything
but what he had done The reporter
>then took occasion to inform Mr.
Campbell that it was said that he
(Campbell) had a good deal of fault
to find with the style and character
of the published report OF the murder
in yesterdays edition, and that if he
had anything to say in extenuation
or abatement thereof, this paper was
ready TO publish the last word HI
| might offer. But he declined to max,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22
HEMBREE FOUND GUILTY OF
MURDER OF His DAUGHTER

PORTLAND, May 2l.-A special
to the Oregonian from Dallas, Oreo
says that Alb Hembree was late to-
night found guilty OF numbering his
daughter in a lonely cabin in Tilla-
nook county, Hembree had prev
iously been convicted of manslaughter
in Tillamook county on the charge Of
killing his wife. The crimes were
committed about two years ago
1t was alleged that Hembree in
order to conceal the fact that he had
maltreated his daughter killed both
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22
PRESBYTERIANS ELECT REV.
FULLERTON MODERATOR

KANSAS CITY May 2l.-Rey
Baxter P. Fullerton, of St, Louis was
elected moderator of the Presbyterian
church today to succeed Rev. w. H..
Roberts Of Philadelphia, Dr. Fuller
ton was not opposed for the office, his
nomination and election being unani-
nous and by acclamation. He was
placed in nomination BY DR.. F, J.
Nichols Of St Louis and the fiomina
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22

wife and daughter and incinerated the
bodies by burning the cabin in which
they lived
Hembree was first tried for the
murder of his wife and sent to prison
for manslaughter After serving few
months he was paroled by the gov
ernor. Public sentiment in Tillamook
county demanded that Hembree be
tried for the murder of his daughter,
He secured change OF venue to Polk
county alleging the sentiment in Til
lamook county precluded fair trial.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22
WILL NOT MODIFY POWER.

WASHINGTON, May 81. The
Republican caucus tonight voted
against the passage at this session Of
Congress OF the bill to modify the
power Of the federal courts in power
OF the injunction.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22
Authorities Began Investigation
Signal Men Under Arrest, But
Probably Blameless
CRASH AT so MILES AN HOUR
Catastrophe Believed to be Caused by
Defective Switch - Heavy Coaches
of Express Crush Light Local Into
Splinters-Sight Sickened Doctors.

ANTWERP, May 2l.-One OF the
worst arilroad accidents in recent
years occurred at Contich, station
six miles southeast of this city, on
the main line at s o'clock this morn
ing. The exact number victims not
determined up to late tonight owing
to the difficulty in removing the de-
bris. The latest estimates place the
dead at 90 and 100 injured. The
catastrophe appears to have been
caused by a. defective switch where
the main line crosses the local line.
AT this point train carrying large
number of pilgrims on their way to
lcal shrine was standing. Into this
the Antwerp Brussels express dashed
at a speed of so miles an hour, liter
ally leaping on top of it. The heavy
coaches of the express crushed the
lighter train into splinters. The
sides of the express train cars were
torn from their fastenings, floors
practically collaspsing, thus precipi-
tating the passengers to the side of
the track. The uninjured fled across
the fields frenzied. Few of the oceu-
pants Of the local escaped alive and
those not killed were badly injured,
many mortally Rescuers, even doc
tors, hardened to such sights were
sickened at the sight OF the mass of
crushed and mangled and unrecog-
nized bodies whose heads were either
crushed or decapitated. The authori-
ties at once bgan an investigation.
They ordered the signal men under
arrest although it is believed by the
authorities they are blameless.
I>~~~~~~~%~A~%~e%%%~~~~~%~~%
Bellingham Bay When anchoring
ground was reached the anchors were
let down, and a salute of Is dynamite
cartridges were fred from CONNER
cial Point, accompanied by blowing
whistles and the cheers of thousands
on land A novel feature was the
discharge of fireworks by the jap
anese society. Tonight the bands
are playing on the streets and the
Chinese residents are displaying fire.
works of various descriptions. Off
GERS of the fleet after brief respite
from social functions attendant upon
their visit to California undertook
with renewed vigor the endurance test
of hospitality of Bellingham.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22

any further statement until ne had
engaged and consulted his attorney
when, he said, it might be possible,
the attorney would have something
to offer in contravention OF the news
as given by the Astorian yesterday
morning.
His pistol was taken from him by
Sheriff Pomeroy and locked up. 1t
was cheap Ivors & johnson hve-
shooter, and evidently quite new. 1t
contained three cartridges that had
been fired, and two fresh ones, Camp
bell, himself telling the sheriff he
had reloaded it partly. He was then
locked UP in a Jail cell to await the
arrival of Sheriff Flanders who was
expected back here later in the day
from Deep River.
Sheriff Flanders, with Coroner
Peacock, passed through this city on
their way to Deep River early yester-
day morning, and while here were
joined by Coroner Pohl of this
county, and with the eight witnesses
who were present at the shooting,
went to the scene of the killing,
viewed the spot and then kept on to
Deep River where at Anderson's place
the coroner summoned a jury of six
men and proceeded to examine into
the case. There was not a single wit
ness in the country for the defendant,
and the testimony of those examined,
led to the finding of the following
verdict which was not only unani-
nous, but quickly reached after the
submission of the testimony;
State OF Washington,
)ss.
County of Wahkiakum,)
1--WE, the undersigned jurors,
sworn to inquire into the cause of
the death Of John Mcclellan on oath,
do find that he came to his death, at
Deep River, Wahkiakum county,
Washington, from gunshot wounds in
flicted by gun in the hands of one
Michael Campbell; that the shooting
was with intent to kill; and we charge
said Michael Campbell with the
crime of murder. (Signed),
"WILLIAM ANDERSON"
The rest OF the Jurors subscribing
the verdict as above set forth. And it
was also signed by Coroner Peacock
as the presiding officer in the case.
Before Campbell was locked up by
Sheriff Pomeroy he asked that officer
what had become of the gun that
was found on the body of John Nc
Clellan| but the question was put in
a manner that was plainly apparent
to all who heard it. that it was pre-
concerted and asked for effect, and
perhaps for subsequent reference;
since it is common knowledge that
the murdered man had no sort OF
weapon on his person.
1t was reported here yesterday that
Campbell was notably nervous while
on the streets of Astoria yesterday
morning and that he feared reprisals
from a certain kinsman of John Nc
Clellan whom he saw following hin
about; but this apprehension, while
natural under the circumstances, wa;
not warranted. Wiley Mcclellan,
nephew Of the man who was killed
, was on the streets, having come fson
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22
.BAT7LESHIPSARRIV
Warm Welcome BY Mayor De
MattOs, of BeIliagham
FIREWORKS BY THE JAPANESE

Heavy Weather Delayes Them One
Hour in Arrival-Illinois and Kear-
sarge Anchor in Harbor at Port
Townsend.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22
COMES TO ASTORIA AND YIELDS TO THE SHERIFF
Is Accompanied Hhe BY His Friend Mike Gorman Of Cath
Iamet-CaIs Up His Chinook kinsman, S. J. Baseel,
and Apprises Him Of His Trouble
coRoNERs INQUEST WAS HELD At DEEP RIVER YESTERDAY

VERDICT CHARGING HIM WITH THE MURDER OF JOHN Nc.
CLELLAN FoUND-SHERIFF FLANDERS AND CORONER
PEACOCK, OF WAHKIAK UNI, LEFT UP WITH PRISONER
LAST EVENING ON THE STEAMER UNDINE
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22

soon as possible he will proceed TO
try Ruef again, on one OF the hun
drcd or more indictments pending
against him
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22

RENO, New, May 2l.-Governor
Sparks who has been i'll for several
weeks is not expected to live through
the night
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-22
NO CHANCE TO AGREE
Was Out Forty-FOur Hours and
Stood Six 10 Six From
the Start
PROSECUTION IS UNDIsMAYED

Langdon Announces That he Will
Proceed to Try Ruef Again as Soon
as Possible--Attempted Tampering
With Jury.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-31
MAN WANTED TO RUN
De MOCRAT|C
CAMPAIGN
ny Morning journal special Ieased wireI

- ""' '"''' '''''' '' ""'i
Ne" 1"Ih' AUG. 'V'-" alIe scores
hcsicge headquarters daily and press
their claims for positions TO aid the
party Chairman Norman =. Mack
Hnds himself searching for a chair
man for the Subcommittee of Inc
national committee to run the demo-
CT5tT e9muaigu in the cast and he
has boon hunting for nearly a month