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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-28
WANTED EDMONCSA AS CHAIRMAN
Because II Was Believed "UncIe Ike"
Would Pay Bills.

Madison, Wis, May 21.-That Gov.
Davidson asserted he desired the cleo
tion Of F.. A.. Edmonds as chairman
of the Republican state central com
mittee in the last campaign, because
he believed that if Mr.. E,dmonds was
selected as chairman Senator Isaac
Stephenson would Dear all the ex-
penses of the state campaign. was the
assertion of Peter j. koehler, mana
ger for Republican Candidate s. A.
Cook in Milwaukee county, before the
senate investigating committee yes
terday.
Mr.. Koehler also gave some inter
esting testimony in regard to political
conditions in Milwaukee.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-28
WILL NOT TRY GIRL SLAYER.
Grand Jury Will Appoint Lunacy Com
mission for Louise Arboqast.

st. Paul, May 21.-The case of Lou
Use Arbogast. accused of killing her
father a week ago in their home on
West Seventh street, will go to tho
graE,' jury. The latter will appoint a
lunacy board and the defendant will
be sent to an asylum without a trial.
This is the disposition of the case
definitely decided on yesterday morn
ing by the authorities.
The members of the family and the
relatives have consented to the ar
rangement made by the authorities for
the disposal of the case.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-28
DOG SAVES FAMILY.
Gave Warning Of Fire by Scratching
Faces Of Sleepinu Couple.

Faulkton, s. D., May 21.-H. ]. Reed
yves his life and the lives of his fam
lily to his faithful dog. Reed had a
chicken brooder in his kitchen. The
brooder was warmed by a kerosene
lamp, which exploded at night and set
the house on fire. The dog, which
slept in the house, aroused the family
by jumping into the bed and scratch.
ing the faces of Mr.. and Mrs. Reed
until they awOke.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-28
Give Sailors a Rest.

Bayou Sara, La, May 2O.-The en-
tire absence Of any formal program
yesterday was heartily welcomed by
officers and men of the battleship
Mississippi, as it enabled them to rest
after the strenuous life they have led
since they came into the river.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-28
Elevated Trains Crash.

Chicago, May 20.-Severa! persons
were injured, n seriously. in a COLI
sion between two elevated trains YES
terday. The collision is supposed to
have been caused by the failure of an
airbrake TO work. .
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-28
Salvation Army COLONY,

Winnipeg, May 21. - Gen. Booth,
head of the Salvation Army. cabled
yesterday approving the purchase of
10000 acres of irrigated land south of
Calgary, on which he will settle a
large party from the slums of London
this year. He will make a personal
visit in September.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-28
VILLAGE Partly DESTROYED.

Johnstown, Pa, May 20. - Nearly
one-half of the village Of Gilestown, a
mining settlement of the Pennsylva-
MIA Coal and Coke company, fourteen
miles from here. has been consumed
by fire which started shortly before
midnight.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-28
KINGSTON WHARF BURNED.

Docks Of Hamburg-American Line in
Jamaica Destroyed.
Kingston, Jamaica, May 2O.-A de.
structive fire broke out at the dock of
the Hamburg-American line and the
entire wharf, which was $50 foot long,
was burned to the waters edge, and
two-thirds of the cargo of the steamer
PrinZ Joachim was destroyed.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-28
Shoots Two Fatally; Kills Self

%Shelburne, Ind, May 20. - Frank
Doggemant, a French miner, yester-
day shot his wife, wounding her per-
haps fatally, killed his brother-in-law
and committed suicide. The woman,
it is said, had refused to live with
Doggemant.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-28
JAPAN SENDS WARSHIP.
She Is Worried over Seizures Of Her
Vessels in Behrinq Sea.

ST. Petersburg, May 30. A local
newspaper here yesterday published a
dispatch from Toxic saying japan has
decided to send a warship to the
Behring sea on account of the repeat
ed seizures there of Japanese vessels
by American and Russian ships.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-28

Declares He Is Not a Candidate for
Anv Federal Office.

Washington, May z0.-M. D. Purdy,
former judge for the district of Min
nesota, called on President Taft yes
terday. On leaving tle White House
he said emphatically that he wasn't
a candidate for any federal Office and
didn't expect to have one offered to
him.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-28
UNITE TO PASS INCOME TAX BILL
Democrats and Insurgert Republicans
Make Pact at Conference.

MAKE Pact at conference.
Washington, May 19.-As the result
of a conference between Senators b.
rah of Idaho and Cummins of Iowa,
representing the Republican insur-
gents in the senate, and Senator Bal
ley, the leading Democratic advocate
of an income tax, it is probable that a
substitute bill will be introduced
which will be agreeable to both sides
and which will have the guarantee of
practically the solid Democratic sup
port, as we'll as that of the insurgent
Republicans.
The Bill.
The new measure will be mainly
based on the Bailey bill and will pro-
vido for raising about $~35,00O,O0O an
nually from the income tax.
1t will impose a uniform tax of 2
per cent in excess of $4,000 on all
incomes, whether of individuals or cor
porations. The tax from corporations
is to be collected directly, with a pro-
vision for RENTING to stOckholhers in
their individual capacities such share
of their income taxes as comes from
corporations that have already paid
the tax.
Hope to Pass It.
Senator Borah believes that in it's
new shape the income tax bill will be
passed by the senate. If that promise
holds good it will require only fifteen
Republican votes to put the measure
through.
It is declared with apparent authori-
ty that President Taft is o support
ing the idea of an income tax amend
ment to the tariff bill. He prefers to
wait and see whether enough reve-
nues will be obtained from the vari-
Gus schedules of the bill and if they
do not prove to be sufficient to meet
the demand of the government he
would turn to the income tax as a rev.
enue producer in a separate bill to be
introduced later.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-01
Shep

BY Ruth Eirschstetn, Aged 10 Years, 3s01
Grand Avenue, Omaha Neb. Red Side.
I went TO the mountains last year, where
We stayed on a ranch at the base OF the
foothills. IL was twelve or thirteen miles
from the city and such a quiet place I
never heard OF.
All that l could see was the sky and the
mountains. The sunsets were gorgeous.
The sun sinking behind the purple noun
tains left the most beautiful clouds that
are seen only in high countries.
But this story Is about Shep, the dog
that belonged TO the rauchsr He was a
shaggy dog with long black hair, with a
few white spots and with gentle eyes. His
eyes were a dark brown, and they looked
as II he knew and understood everything
nat was done and said.
In the mornings I took walks and Shep
was Away with NE. one day as I was
out walking with my faithful dog he spied
a little prairie deg sitting COR standing I
had better say by its hole. Shep I'M
mediateiy thought it would be fun 20
chase it But the prairie dog was too
quick and darted into its hole before shep
reached IL.
At night when 7 was in bed and all was
still I could hear my old dog barking at
the coyotes. n shr1II distant barking
answered by Shops loud barks made it
seem weird, but still I enjoyed il
Shep Is the best dog I ever have seen
and now that I am far away in my home
in Omaha I Like 10 think OF the dog who
used to chase prairie dogs and coyotes,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-01
Bessie s Vacation

By Elma Truax, age q years, 1923 North
Eighteenth street, Omaha. Red side.
Il was the last day Of boarding school.
The girls had all assembled IN the largo
parIor. Each girl was talking how shs
had planned to spend her vacation. MabIs
Brow said, L bet I will have the best
time, for We are going 20 visit wealthy
relation. They Civ many parties ana balls %
When all the girls told their Intentions,
Bessie answered, I am an orphan girl
and have no parents. I have a dear old
grandma whom I Will visit. She Is very
poor, but I can make her and other poor
people happy by having a cheerful face
and doing kin acts, instead % scorutrg
them. When Bessie had finished, there
we're tears In her syss. No one spoke for
some time. When the silence was broken
by one Of the girls she said, friends let
Us try Bsssie's plan" All the girls agreed.
The parting time came, and the girls were
Off on their journey. Il would be hard 70
say which girl did the most. When school
took up again the girls we're glad 70 be
together. They all told their story and
each one listened attsntiveIY. Everyone
felt that they had done some good act in
making others happy.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-01

condition he did not remember that his
parents were away from home. But after
an excited whispered explanation from
Mabel he began to realize the situation.
Then he was awake Immediately Tom
says We must hold the fort" whispered
Mabel, so be up and ready % help. I'll
get mas scissors for you. They'll hurt
terribly II thrust into a tramp or burglar.
Buddy shivered 1t was getting really
very serious when his sister talked Of
thrusting a pair OF scissors into a tramp
or burglar, especially, since he, Buddy,
was TO be the thrustsr. "Au right" he
said. his voice a bit shakey IN fight as
hard as I can TO help hold the fort. Give
me the scissors"
But you must dress first" said Mabel
Then" But there was a uddsn noise
below stairs, a. Of someone shaking the
door followed by a heavy knocking on
IT, Tom came bouncing into MabeIs room
at the sane moment, whispering loudly
and excicedly- Come, they'll have the
door knocked down IN a minute. Wen
charge them as they come ~ the stairs. %
Tom held the heavy gun. almost too much
for his weak, trembling arms to carry. But
there was a determined look IN bis face.
which explained that he was IN the temper
70 protect ais home against an army.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-01
The Story of a Peanut Plant

By EUnIcs Bode, Aged L Years, Fails city,
Neb., Lock Box 229. Blue Side.
I belong 20 the bean famiIyr bur I do
not resemble them, for I am a trailing
plant with a hairy stem and little leaves
not much like a beans. but yet we are
related I have little yellow flowers,
which after they Wtther form little pods.
These little pods are then forced under
ground and grow into peanuts, which I
hear are very good when roasted. But IL
makes even a peanut plant feel bad to
have It's children cooked and eaten, They
have such a horrible process TO go through,
too. You know. first they are dug up with
hoes ard then they are always In danger
Of being chopped Up. After that they ara
cleaned and put 70 dry aud then they get
80 houesick- They are 5Isachsd some
times, and TO bs out in the hot sun IS
terrible. We peanut plants love 70 grow
In light, sandy soil and We are cultivated
IL Virginia and the CarOIinas, though I
have heard that our ancestors grew in
Brazil. But we are 4 uuca more i'm
proved race than they. And uow I sup
pose you are getting tired Of my history.
so I viii bid you goodbye
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-01
Honorable Mention.)
How Eddie Got to Go to the
Circus

BY Eleanor Seymour, Aged II Years. 1926
c. Street, Lincoln, Neb. Blue Side.
Eddie was looking at a sign board. on
it were pictures Of all sorts Of animals
and acrobats and clowns and many other
things. Eddie wished hat he might 60
to see al these things.
Now Eddie's mother was poor and he
had no father. His mother could not az
ford to give him money to buy his
ticket. though she wanted him to go.
Eddie though that he could NOV lawns
and get a little money. He had not much
time, for It was Saturday morning and
the circus was Monday.
He at once told his mother and. with
her consent, went TO work. BY Monday
noon, he had more than a quarter. He
gave the rest to his mother.
On the way to the circus he met a lame
boy. He asked him II he was going to
the circus. The answer was a CHEEKY
no"
Eddie thought the boy was pretty brave,
so after thinking a while, gave him his
quarter, showed him where to get his
ticket, then said goodbye.
Just as he went past the ticket office
4 man dropped his quarter and couldn't
find it. Eddie found It and handed II 70
the man. The man said: You may have
it Eddie got to go to the circus. He
enjoyed It more because he had made
some one else happy.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-01
A Picnic

BY Helen Hsuck, Aged d Years, 1s25 10th
rop Street. Blue Side.
one day In June the tIustrfous class Of
1893 Of Lothrop school decided 70 have a
class picnic. There was some discussion
as to the place, but they finally went 70
the Rod z Gun club, where they divided
into groups. Some OF the boys went in
bathing. but most OF the children went
out in boats and meeting each other out
IN the lake and they had lots Of fun. They
had put all their lunch In an autoulobils
which ore Of the boys had brought Pretty
soon they all walked over 10 the beach
and, finally. while waiting Tor the auto
mobile some OF the girls went a long way
after auemouss which they had seen when
coming I'd. When they came back they
had lunch and then the boys took the girls
up to the pavilion and they bought the
girls ice cream cones. Then they played
games ard al had a fine time, and
they went home they al said It vas lust
Like the I909s picnic, which meant a good
deal.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-01
RULES FOR YOUNG WRITERS

l. write plainly On oRS SIDE Of the
paper oRIy and nnmbe- the pages
= Use pen ana Ink, not pencil
= Short and pointed articles VIII
be given p~rsfsFsRes. DO not Use Yer
25o WordBs
4 Original stoE1ss or IstssEs only
VIII Be used
). Write your name, aEs and Ad-
dress AZ the top Of the tE5t pGga-
FIRST and second prizes OF books
Wtu be given for ths best two coz
Er1but1onB 20 thts page Zach wOek.
Address all communications 60
CHhpEEH's DEPARTHENT,
Omaha Bea.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-01
The Social

By Margaret Kelly, Aged y Years Exeter,
Nsb. Blue Side.
on day SOME women we're going 70 give
a social Everybody was invited Ia one
that dressed the fInniesJ would get a beau
tifII prize. Edna Sullivan waz very, very
poor, but size thought she would go. She
put on a pair of stockings with large holsa
and patches Of blue, green and brown
stripes. a dress torn Up the side ard tHs
sleeve in the same shape, then II old nat
with a hole In the top where some ct her
hair stuck OUT Of IT, Now she was ready
% 90 and OF she went, her mother watch
ing her till she vas out q sighr Then shs
went on about her work. When Edna ar
lived everybody vas aughin az her.
but she id not care. When ir wa time
20 90 homa everybody that vas dressed
Jagged vas 20 stand In a row ard see Who
wcuId get the prize. Mrs. Brown for she
was the ore who vas going 70 give the
prize stood gD and said Miss Edna sUIi-
van aas Won the prize. And she handed
Edna a beautiful diamond necklace. Edna
went home and showed her mother, and
the next day she sold lr and 10 brought
enough money no have a rsw house built
aud new furniture ald everything Lasy
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-01
DorthY and Her Kittens
81 Pearl NAupin, = n years, 22ls No
Tw~enty-eighth avenue, Omaha.
Red side.

By Pearl MAupin, age n years. 22ls North
Twenty-eighth avenue, Omaha.
Red side.
Dorothy a small girl OF ttv4 was very
fond OF kittens II was in the n rtsruoou
when Mrs. Graham, Dorothy : notnsr.
was getting her ready for tea, Doroary'a
three kittens we're on the table drinaing
the cream. When Dorothy came down and
saw them She always punished her kit
tens BY dropping them into the churu.
All ar once shs heard a loud knock at
the door Dorothy Went % thu door very
proud thinking she knew who It vas 70
was a great friend q Mrs. Grahama who
had come 70 taks Dos0thy out for A
buggy ride. This friend happened 70 see
the churu, and not knowing what was in
r., dropped the dashsr DOWN hard two or
three times. She crushed the poor UrtI,
kittens % death.
Little Dorothy felt so bad about It shs
did loC feel Ike taking a rida
After that she got another nttle kitten
and has noe punished IL % thla day.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-01

ing Of their future home.
4 hope they will be friendly" said
Mrs. Perkins, and l don't believe ID
say anything about our mother winning
first prize. as I do hate Dragging No
answered Mrs Wilson, nor Of our good
breed"
Indeed. they were Of much better breed
than Mrs. Dairy or the rest. and Mr..
Dairy had gotten these hoping they would
mix.
Il think they are horrid. sighed Mrs.
Wilson from her nest in a hollow tree.
who would have thought we would have
come to this
Mrs. Dairy had kept her promise, and 1t
was unpleasant for the new corners at
home, so they went into the field and
made their nest in the best place that
they could find.
Yes dear, Mrs. Dairy will be good
morsel and I'll bring her home II l can"
said a voice below. and Mrs. Perkins looked
out and saw Mr.. Fox. Il mus. warn
them" said Mrs. Perkins. YES out be
very careful. answered Mrs. Wilson.
Wake up Rover cried Mrs. Perkins.
The fox is going to get at Mrs. Dairy
and you must keep him from 1t.
An awful cackle was heard. Mr.. Fox
had arrived. Rover jumped at him and
poor Mrs. Dairy lay unconscious. because
Mr.. Fox had had her in his teeth.
I'm so sorry" sobbed Mrs. Darby next
day to Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Perkins.
I've been so horrid. and 1 do hope you
will forgive me" Which the Mesdames
Perkins and Wilson readily did.
Mrs. Dairy was more careful in her
Judgment after that.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-01
What Little Children Can Do

By Mary Q. Cisland. AE=d II Years, 4090
Nicholas Street, DIANA Neb- Red Side,
II was the sth day Of August and Amy
and Dorothy were thinking what they could
DO. Just then a thought came In Dorothy .
head. oh, I know, let's have a lemonade
stand and give the money 20 that old lady
across The street, who Is unable 20 work
and Is very poor
Z have Is cents az home that mamma
gave me FOR washing the dishes, said
Amy "and I have 10 cents ar nome. too.
I vii buy The Ismons, said Dorothy, and
mamma VIII give me some sugar
II viii buy the tee, said Any 50 they
started orr.
They trimmed a pretty little stand, and
Anys grandpa bad A big American rag
LaaL he gave % her 20 trina ir with
When the day was over they counted
their money wrich 90 g.
How glad they were. They took 3 cents
out 4 t1ar money and 1o.gE- some more
Isnsns AlG = Ice a1d planned u
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-01

Mabel, carrying a toy Chinese sword
Buddy, bearing in his chubby hands a
long pair Of scissors, and Tom, his gun
held in front Of him in a threatening man
uer, went to the head Of the stairs, Below
the knocking has ceased, and to the child
rea's astonishment, a voice, not unlike
their fathers, called out.
Tom, Tom. Come Town and let Us
tur''
Why. that sounds Ike pa, said Mabel.
'But-mayoe its some clever burglar imi-
tating pas voice Just to deceive u into
opening the door
Yes, I wouldn't wonder sald Tom.
Let's all 60 down 70 the door and I'll
peep out through cha keyhols. Wen be
ready FOR him II It is a burglar"
Yes, Wen hold the fort, said Buddy.
bravely. But he kept well behind Mabel
"a they went down stairs, and az the foot
OF the steps be crept into the corner, where
be would be 5ehiad the door when IL was
opened. Tom stood and pseped through
the keyhoIe Just as the voice outside was
again raised IN accompaniment 70 4 loud
knocking.
"Oh, it's pa and ma" said Tom Then
he stood his gun against The wall and pro-
cseded 20 open the door 70 admit his par
enrs. As soon as Mr.. and Mrs, Todd got
entrance To their house they saw their
three hopeful offspring armed co the teeth,
SO 70 speak. and when they learned Of the
chldren's fright and q their brave deter
uluaLi0n 10 hold the fort" they laughed
till their sides ached.
But brought you home so soou7'
asked Mabel as soon as the excitement
amending their UnLmsIy arrival was over
and they were al seated IL tie parents
room
why. VIA 10 you rhiukF' said Mrs.
Todd. laughing When We reached your
Uncle 0lu's house We found the family
packed Up and gone Co pay your Grand-
mother Jones a visit A. there was 40
use In our remaining over Might've could
have done SO, Tor the ~worz-alts and cook
were raers-we decided 20 return home al
once 70 make the trip by moonlight Wen
We Gaoc1sd, called, beat On the doors,
tried raising the Utndows IN the siruug
room, al IL vain T. seemed We never
would be able 20 wake you and 20 think
tha- you we're Up and arm-ng yourselves
during most u the umsg" And Mrs. Todd
lad = -aggn asalE
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-01

stay alOn-why, Jest say the word an
men Jim'u stay with you; leastwise one
OF US will stay"
But Mabel assured the kind soul that
they were not In the least afraid and
would not think OF keeping either her
or her good husband away from their
home where they had work OF their own
to look after.
"Oh, pa and ma will be away ouly
two nights, you know" she said. On
the third night they'll reach home be-
fore bedtime"
So the first night settled down. moon
and stars making II glorious. The chill
dreu sat on the big front porch overlook
ing the main section road till the clock
IN the sitting room told them II was bed
time. Then they repaired TO their re-
spective rooms. first locking and bolt
ing the doors and fastening the windows.
This precautiou against hou~sebreaksrs
taken, the children felt safe and got into
bed without a single misgivtnE When
midnight came all were sleeping as sound
" as only happy. good, healthy children
can sleep.
But something unusual aroused Tom
from slumber. Was II the sound Of foot
steps on the front Walk Anyway Tom
sat up in bed and listened. Yes. s1me-
one was doubtless proving about the
house. He slipped into his trousers and
went quietly 70 the front window. which
was hoisted. He did not thrust out his
head, FOR he did not care to be seen ~
the possible burglars or tramps IN the
yard below. But he listened intenrIy.
Then becoming assured that somebody
or eodies-was trying the sitting room
window. Tom hurried into his sisters
room and walked her. whispering hoarss-
w. Don't make a noise. Sis. but slim
into your buds as quickly as you can and
come into the hall with me. Somebody
Is trying 20 break into the house. IN 20
20 pa and mas room and get PAS shot
gun You get that Chinese sword Aunt
Mag gave you Christmas and give Buddy
some sort Of Weapon, Tor we may al.
have to fight 70 hold the fort" Tom
was excited and he trsmbled as he talked
Mabel was not slow in obeytnE her
brothers orders, and slipped into A wrup-
per and slippers while one could count
ten. Where's Buddy she asked OF Tom
as the latter was about 20 leave the room.
on. I forgot 70 wake him. You run into
my room and SET him up. III hurry 20
gee the gun"
Mabel soon had Buddy awake. but A.
first he could not understand what Al
the excitement meant for In ais sleepy
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-01
The Young Hero

BY AIeda Bennett, Aged l. Years, E1gin,
Neb. Blue Side.
All the people IN Midtown we're most
frightened to death.
A great lion had got loose from the
circus and nobody dared to go In the street
But little Stella Hall had run out TO
get her doll, which was lying In the road.
Just before she picked 1t up, the lion
kRocked her over. and she found she was
lying under the feet of the great beast
Harry Shaw, a boy Of "A, saw her, and.
giving a run, he got the tea-kette, and
was throwing the boiling water In the
lions face, before any one knew what
had happened.
The lion let go Of Stella, and, while roll
ing In the dust and scratching his face, the
men got ropes alAl tied his feet together.
They put him In a box and then sent
him down 70 the circus men.
Harry Shaw was rewarded with 800
from Mr.. Han and given a place in a
store Tor his brave deed.