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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
TORNADO SCARES St. CLOUD
Thousand Spectators at Ball Game Are
Routed in Panic-Much Dam.
age Is Done.

st. Cloud, Mimi, June "A lorna
do, approaching st. Cloud, routed in a
panic 1000 spectators at a baseball
game between ST.. Cloud and Melrose
teams Sunday afternoon, and when the
storm struck the ball park it demol-
ished the g%randstand, which a been
abandoned by the last person only a
moment before. Timber of the stand
and fences We're hurled hundreds OF
feet, but no person was injured.
The people of st. Cloud, with the
memor Of a great storm that struck
here a number of years 6 were ter
ror-stricken.
Settlements Of Poles and Italians in
the extreme western part of the city
were swept by the storm. and a score
Of roofs We're carried from their little
homes. Four Poles were injured and
many had miraculous escapes. The
st. Cloud granite company's big shed
was blown to pieces.
The storm swept a large part OF
Stearns county, and the crop damage
will be extensive, it is expected. Many
farm buildings and fences were blown
down..
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
Tardy Honor Is Paid to Regulars
Who Fought in Bloody
Campaigns.
MISS HELEN TAFT OffIOATfS
President Is Orator of Day and Pays
Tribute to Men of Regular Army
Past and Present.

Gettysburg, Pa, June 2.-Yesterday
was the day of tardy honor to the
regular" at Gettysburg. Ar imposing
shaft Of granite, erected by congress
to the memory of those of the regularly
enlisted force who fell in the three
days fighting about the Round Tops
and the Bloody Angle, was unveiled by
the presidents daughter, Miss Helen
H. Taft, while President Taft him.
self paid tribute to officers and men
of the United States army past and
present.
Opposes Reduction in Army.
The president put himself squarely
IN record as opposed to any reduction
in the present standing army. He old
of the prejudice which often had arisen
against the possible aggressions of a
regular army and a professional SOL
diery, and of the corresponding diff
Guilty in arousing that love and pride
of the army which expresses itself to-
day. and has frequently expressed it
self in the past in behalf Of the navy.
The president asserted that the serV-
ices of the regular army V have
been adequately commemorated by
congress or the nation.
No Stain in Its Escutcheon.
1.-The profession of arms has always
been an honorable one" he declared.
The present army, he described as the
largest in the history of the country,
but not larger in proportion to the
increase in population and wealth than
in the early years of the republic.
"All honor exclaimed Mr.. Taft, "to
the regular army Of the United States.
Never in it's history has it had a stain
upon its esCutcheon.
The crowds present or the battlefield
yesterday were said to be the largest
ever gathered here on Memorial day.
Ceremonies Are Simple.
Four regiments Of the regular army
were here to escort the president and
to participate in the program of the
day. There was also a personal es-
cort to the president made up Of veter-
ans of the regular army who fought
in the Gettysburg campaign.
The ceremonies of the unwilling were
simple. Miss Taft pulled the silkor
cord which released the flags drapCd
about the The president
spoke from a platform erected nea,
the monument. He was followed by
Secretary Dickinson, who presented
the monument 10 the DdttleIleIu olll
mission, the acceptance speech being
delivered by Col. John P. Nicholson
chairman of the commission.
Reviews Troops.
Following the unveiling the preSi-
dent, accompanied by his military
aide, Capt. Butt, and by Secretary
Dickinson, walked to the base Of the
towering granite column and there re.
viewed the troops. When the review
was concluded the president hurrie,
to his train. Tho president left a
3:45 D. m. for Washington.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
NEWS OF WEEK SUMMARIZED
important Events at Home and on
Foreign Shores Briefly
Told.
FROM THE CAPITAL.

The war department is considering
the concentration of the field artillery
at Sparta, Wis, in the coming SUM
mer for experimental firing.
President Gomez Of Cuba has sent
20 the expense budget Tor
u coming year. The total estimate
S33.S25,44S with receipts given at
IL same amount.
A protocol for submission to arbi-
tration Of the Emery claim was sigh
ed with representatives Of the Mica
raguan government at the home OF
Secretary of State Knox.
Two national holidays, Memorial
day and the Fourth of July, falling on
Sunday this year President Taft has
issued an executive order granting
leave to all government employees on
the Monday following.
The council of fine arts created by
President Roosevelt and which was
to have charge of the beaut1tication
of Washington and pass upon the de-
sign Of government buildings, was
abolished by President Taft in an eX-
ecutive order. This action was re-
uuired by the last sundry civil bill,
which failed to appropriate money for
expenses or salaries without the con
sen Of congress.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
STEVENS DUE FOR BIG JOB.
Hill Lines to Be Consolidated With
Stevens as eneral Manager.


st. Paul, June 3.-The consolidation
of the Great Northern, the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy and the Colorado
& Southern roads is ~forecasted in the
report that John F. Stevens will be-
come associated with the Hill lines,
A report was in circulation in st. Paul
yesterday that Mr.. Stevens will be-
come general manager. in full charge
of operation of the merged system,
embracing nearly $4,000 miles, with
headquarters probably at Chicago.
A New York dispatch was authority
for the statement that Mr.. Stevens
had quit as first vice president Of the
New York, New Haven & Hartford
road to accept an executive position
with one of the Hill lines.
But no official confirmation could be
obtained yesterday that Mr.. Stevens
was coming to any of the Hill lines.
James J. Hill was in Seattle, partlci'
pating in the opening exercises OF
the big exposition. President Louis
w. Hill! Of the Great Northern made a
denial.
1T is a fairy tale" he said. Il dc
not know where the report originated
but | think that it will be shown that
it has no basis"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
STEVENS BACK TO HILL ROADS.
Former Panama Canal Engineer Quits
New Haven After Breach.

New York, June 2. - JOIN F. Ste.
vens, former chief engineer Of the
Panama canal, will go back into the
service of James J.. Hill, owner of the
Great Northern and the Northern Pa
cific railroads. having finally severed
his connection as first vice president
Of the New York, New Have & Hart
ford railroad.
In reaching this decision in New
York yesterday, Mr.. Stevens described
a most interesting circle in the history
Of American r~ailroading, for less than
seven years ago he resigned as general
manager of Jim Hills Great Northern
railroad, after using his fists upon one
of Jim Hills sons in the general offices
at st. Paul.
There have been reports from time
to time Of clashes between President
Mellen Of the New Haven and his first
vice president, and Mr.. Stevens resig-
nation has been predicted since the
first of the year.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
Negro Who Brutally Killed Of
tumwa (Iowa) Choir Singer
Is Condemned to Death.
MOB SURROUNDS COURT HOUSE
Guards Fight Way Through Crowd and
Take Prisoner to Fort Madison
for Safekeeping.

Des Moines, June 3.-John Junken,
a negro, last night was found guilty
at Centerville of the murder Of Clara
Rosen. the Ottumwa singer, on Feb. 3
last, and was sentenced to death by
Judge M. A. Roberts.
The Jury returned its verdict after a
deliberation of less than four hours.
There was an immense crowd await
ing the result of the trial, and as the
last words were read by the clerk a
shout went up which was taken up
by the crowd in the court house
square.
Attorneys for the defense waived
their customary right Of three days
before sentence of death is passed
and agreed that Judge Roberts pass
sentence Immediately, which the court
did. Junken will hang the last Friday
in July. 1910.
He was taken last night to Fort
Madison for safekeeping till the day
Of the execution.
Fight Way Through Mob.
A good-sized mob c~ongregated about
the court house when the verdict was
announced. The guard formed about
the prisoner and made a dash for a
street car, fighting their way aboard
The street car vas run with all posi-
BILE speed to the Burlington tracks
where a special train was waiting
and Junken was hurried to Fort Mad
ison penitentiary.
Junken's crime was one of the mos
%atrocious in Iowa. He confessed kill
ing Clara Rosen on the night of Feb
5 last with a stone while she was re
turning from the home Of her sister
Her body was found by a search1n:
part ythe next morning.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
r. T. LINCOLN is OVERCOME.
Heat and Emotion at dwelling OF
Statue to Father Unnerves Him.

Louisville, Ky, June 2. - Robert II.
Lincoln. son Of President Lincoln. was
slightly overcome by the heat yesterday
near the close of the ceremonies of UNI
yelling his ather'S statue in thu
emancipator'S native county seat Of
EodgenVille. Mr.. Lincoln is siXty-nina
years old, and the fierce rays of the
sun beating down upon the canvas
over his head, the emotion incident to
the memorials and the fatigue of his
journey almost unnerVed him.
He leaned heavily upon the arm OF
Henry Watterson, who spoke at the
exercises and who escorted him to his
car. After he mad spent several hours
in his private car Mr.. Lincoln was
completely restored.
His chief regret seemed to be that
his illness had prevented him from tax
ing the three-mile ride from Hodgen-
Vile to see the cabin wherein his father
was born.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
SEQ SAVED By FIRE DRILLS.
Pupils Escape From Blaze in Catholic
School at Detroit.

pupils of St. Casimir's p%arochial
school escaped in safety from a fire
which broke out on the second floor
Of tie school.
There we're nearly 500 pupils IN the
school when The fire was discovered.
Fire drill had been frequent, and
when the alarm was spread through
the building, teachers marshaled the
little ones into orderly lines and con
Quoted the children down the stairs
and fire escapes without panic and
without injury. The bl~ack-robed sis
ters who had charge Of the school
kept their heads throughout and re-
manned perfectly cool.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
STRIKERS CAUSE TROUBLE.
for Calling Motormen and
Conductors names.

Philadelphia, June 2.-Strike-break.
ers and motormen from other cities
were put to work yesterday in an eff
fort to break the strike of motormen
and conductors Of the street car lines
Of this city. Notwithstanding these
importations not a car left any of tho
barns after 8 o'clock last night,
1ncensed at the bringing Of thu
strike-hreakers here, sy~mpathizers Of
the striking car men made d~emonstra-
tons at the barns where the new men
are quartered, and many arrests were
made. Most of the prisoners were
charged With nothing more serious
than calling the mOtOrmcn and con-
uuCtOrS names.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
ACCIDENTAL HAPPENINGS.

The California Fruit Gamers asso-
citation suffered a fire loss at Fresno,
Cal. estimated by Manager E. V. Kcl,
~ at $500 600.
Four of the children who were
burned during the commencement eX-
ercises of Mrs. Boyd's school at Cen.
tral City, Ky, died.
AS a result of using kerosene to
start a fire Mrs. Alfred Kennedy was
burned to death at Beaver City, Neb.
Her husband. who tried to rescue her,
received such severe burns hat he
died.
The north-bound Norfolk expires.
ran into a freight train on a siding
two miles below Salisbury, Md, on
the New York. Philadelphia & Nor.
folk road. Six men were killed and
several injured.
Fire broke out in the Dodds-Stroth.
crs factory in Des Moines. When the
fremen entered the building they
found the aged Waterman, w. o. Al
len, suffocated from the smoke. The
loss to property is light.
The Scranton flyer on the Contra
Railroad of New Jersey was wrecked
at Slate Dam, Pa. by the breaking O
e brake beam. six cars having LEFT
the track. Some of the passengers
were iniured, officials say.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
SUSPECTED OF MURDER.
Ean Arrested While Trying to Pawn
Dead Woman's Bracelet.

Los Angeles. June 3.-Charles A..
Earr, who says he is a bricilayer, was
arrested last night on suspicion Of
having s%trangled to death Laura Reg
istcr. twcrty-six years old, in Provi-
Ccnce, r. l., May 10.
Barr was trying to sell a bracelet to
q pawnbloker to obtain money to at
tend a prize fight when arrested.
II is said by the officers that the
M2ce,et has been identified as one
WON by Miss Register when she was
l. nIdered. '
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
BOY SHOT By HIS BROTHER.
Lad Dies as Result Of Accident
at Haniev. Saskatchewan.

Hanley. Saskatchewan, June 2.-OW-
en- Falkingham. aged eleven years, vas
SHOT by his brother, aged fourteen. The
boys went out to shoot ducks with an
cid 80 calibcr rife which had not been
in use for some time. While the gun
was being loaded it was discharged in
some manner. The bullet passed
through the boys stomach and he died
in about ton hours as a result Of inter-
nal hemOrrhage.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
ALASKAN YUKON FAIR OPENS
President Taft Presses Key in White
House and Sets Wheels
in Motion.

Seattle, June 8. - The rites which
present the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific ex.
position to the world were perform.
ed yesterday with all the dignity and
splendor BETTING such an occasion.
From the White House President Taft
started the electric spark which COM.
municated the energy to the shafting
of Machinery hall, and amid the tu-
multuous shouts of thousands, the mu.
sic of numerous bands and the waving
OF flags the wheels began to turn. The
great fair designed to exploit the in
dustries and resources Of the far
West, Alaska and the Pacific island
possessions of the United States, was
an accomplished fact.
Seattle was astir early in anticipa'
ton Of the great event. Long before
s O'Clock, the hour fixed for the admit
lance of the public. the street cars on
the Wallingford. Eastlake and other
lines leading from the downtown Sec
ton to the exposition grounds were
filled to capacity. Before the gates
had been open an hour it was appar-
ent that the estimated attendance OF
100, 900 for the day was likely to be
exceeded. The various structures on
the ground we're crowded early in the
day, and the scene was n of general
activity.
Gay Scene on Grounds.
Everything was in motion. The
white buildings glittered in gay deco
rations. the visitors carried flags in
their hands, and everything through
out the 800 acres washed on one side
by the ripping waters of Lake Wash
ington and on the other by Lake
Union, presented an animated appear
ance. The PAY Streak which is the
Midway of the exposition, was throng'
ed from the opening hour.
The program of the day was usher
ed in promptly at 8 o'clock with a
mighty boom Of cannon, fired in mar
tial salute by a mounted battery. This
was the signal for the formation OF
a military and naval parade through
the exposition grounds. The process
sion comprised United States cavalry
and infantry, sailors and marines from
Admiral Sebree's Pacific fleet and
detachment from Admiral 1jichi's Jap
anese squadron.
The formal ceremonies began in the
exposition amphitheater promptly a
1920 o'clock. Occupying seats OF
the platform were the officials ant
guests of the exposition.
Hill Principal Speaker.
Director General Nedeau made
, brief Introductory address and wa
followed by the other speakers on tn
program. These included James J
Hill and Congressman R%odenberg. A
= the conclusion of Mr.. Hills address
greetings were exchanged between
President Taft and President j. f
! Chilberg of the exposition.
The anphitheater was electrical,
connected with the telegraph roor
of the White House, and Presiden
Taft pressed the button-which l
this case was made of Alaska marbl
and ornamented with nuggets of so
id gold-that started the wheels i
e machinery hall and thus actually ope1
S ed the great exposition.
The closing event of the day was
banquet to distinguished guests las
f night in the New York building.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
To Arbitrate Georgia Strike.

Atlanta, Ca, June 2. - Unable to
agree upon terms of settlement, Off
Gals of the Georgia railroad and of
the brotherhood Of Firemen. have in
voked arbitration under the Erdman
law. Commissioner Of Labor Neill
notified both sides to select an arbi-
traitor within five days.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
100000 Fire at Frisco.

San Francisco, June 1.-Two thou
sand feet of the Nevada grain docks
at Port Costa, on the bay, in which all
the grain from California for foreign
ports is loaded, was burned last night.
The loss is estimated at more than
81. 900. 600,
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
One Drowns; Close Call for Five.

Washington, June 2. - One was
drowned and five others narrowly es-
capped a similar fate in the Potomac
River late yesterday, when a large
aasoline launch carrying three young
married couples caught fire from an
explosion in the oil tank. forcing the
occupants to jump overheard while
the craft was 100 yards from the
shore,
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
Stops Train Ten Feet From Tot.

Madina, N. Y. June 2.-While a New
York Central fast freight was going
through Medina at the rate Of thirty
five miles an hour last night. Engineer
Flanagan saw a little child sitting be-
tween the rails. Flanagan threw or
the emergency brakes and brought the
train to a ~standstill ten feet from the
child. Three cars were badly wrecked
by the force of the emergency brake
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
HELD FOR MURDER OF WIFE.
Story Of chloroforming by Burglars
Unworthy of Credence.

Chicago, June 3. DR.. Haldane
Cleminson was formally booked for
murder here yesterday. The complaint
charges the young physician with
staying his wife, Mrs. Nora Jane
CleminsCn.
The little home of the Cleminsons
was crowded when the funeral Of Mrs.
Cleminson was held. DR.. Cleminson at
tended under police guard. Every eye
in the room was on him as he silently
took his last look at the young WON
an whose tragic death is laid at his
door, but he maintained his compo'
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
Breaks Baseball Record,

Bloomington, ILL.,, June 2.-Blooming-
ton and Decatur Of the Three l league
broke the worlds professional record
for long baseball games in a contest
which went twenty-six innings yester-
day, Decatur winning, 2 to /.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
Killed in Ball Game.

Detroit, Mich, June 2.-Alfred Vol
mcr. seventeen years old. while playing
yesterday in a game between team
representing Sunday schools. was
struck over the heart by a pitched ball
and died almost instantly.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
Quake in Morea; Many Lives Lost.

Athens, Jun 2. - A severe cath
quake, causing heavy damage, is re-
ported from the peninsula of Mores,
on the south of Greece.
1t is feared man lives have been
lost.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
GET MEDALS JUNE 10.
Wright Brothers Will Be Honored in
White House,

Washington, June 9. - The Wright
brothers will arrive in Washington on
June 10, when President Taft will pre-
sent them with the gold medals obtain
ed through public subscription by the
Aero Club of America.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
Test Stomach for Poison.

The d~ecedent's stomach was placed
in the hands of experts for chemical
examination. Coroner Hoffman di'
rected that the first test be made for
traces CT morphine.
Chief CT Detectives O'Brien stated
that DR.. Clem;nson's declaration that
his wife had been chloroformed by
burglars and that he himself suffered
from the POISON was utterly unworthy
of %credence.
The money and spoons which it is
alleged the physician said were stolen
were found in a closet of his home.
All attempts to make the prisoner
talk failed yesterday. He refused to
answer ION advice Of counsel"
Detectives Find Clue.
A clue which is said to promise in
teresting developments was discover.
ed by detectives. They ~unearthed. it
is said, a florists shop where DR..
Cleminson is alleged to have purchas'
ed flowers for two women The or
dcrs for the flowers are said 10 nave
been on file in the shop.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-07
WORST IS TO COME, SAYS
MISS GINGLES' COUNSEL
Lacemaker Resumes Stand and 10
Cross.Examined by Assistant
States Attorney Short.

CHICAGO. July THE worst Is
yet TO come" was the statement to-
day OF p. p. O'Donnell. counsel for FL.
la Gingles just before today's session
OF the trial of the girl on a charge or
stealing laces was opened in Judge
Brentanos court. While the court
has announced that he will insist on
the widest latitude in the testimony he
also ordered his bailiffs today TO ex-
clude all women from the room.
O'Donnell declared that after the
state concludes It's cross-examination
OF Miss Gingles he expects TO bring
out an important phase OF the case
that has not yet been touched upon.
He declined TO say what II would re-
fer.
Miss Gingles resumed the stand at
the morning session. She was cross
questioned by Assistant States Attor-
ney Short regarding her life IT Belle.
Vile, Ontario, where she was former
ly employed as maid.
Short had questioned the witness
briefly about the alleged mention by
Miss Agnes Barrette Of the name OF
Tom Taggart. OF French Lick Springs,
Ind when Attorney O'Donnell resumed
redirect examination. Answering
questions, the girl declared O'Donnell
mad urged her not To mention Tag
CARTS name and that the state had
forced her to. She further testified
she never saw Taggart, never knew
him and knew nothing whatever about
MIN excepting that his name had been
mentioned by Miss Barertte.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-07
CONFESSES HE SET FIRE
TO FOUR ART STORES
James Hunter Wright Tells Court His
Conscience Had Been Botherino
Him for Years

NEW YORK, July 7.-Confesslng
that he had burned excessively his
art stores in this city, Providence. X.
l.. Quebec, Spokane and Amesbury.
Mass, James Hunter Wright, ,twho
last night asked TO be locked up on
a charge of arson, told most remark
able story to Magistrate Crane In the
Tombs court today. when he was ar
raigned. The evidence and the mans
story showed that he would probably
never have been convicted on any
charge. He said:
MY conscience has been troubling
me for years and a great relief has
followed my confession. | feel that
this will cleanse my record In the
world and | am willing to do pen.
ance."
Wright Is man about 90 years
old. gray haired and mild looking. lie
said ne moved TO Shelburn Falls,
Mess. where he met man named
Harvey and the two decided to go into
the art business together.
He and Harvey moved TO New YORK
In 1904 and started an art goods house
en- Upper Broadway. Dec. 26. 1905.
the prisoner said he set fire to the
place and he and Harvey moved the
goods they had saved to Providence,
II. L., where they opened another
store. There was no insurance on the
New York stock, he said, and he had
Just burned the place because bust
ness was bad. AT Providence. there
was another fire and they collected
5000 insurance Then they moved to
Quebec. where there was another hre
In four weeks. The next store was
opened at Spokane. and a fire there
nut them out OF business.
I'VE owed $4,000 when we left
Spokane" said Wright. and then We
opened store in Amesbury, Mass
where there was another fire after
we had been there three months. We
got some insurance on this fire.
Then we separated and | came "a
New York I'm 1907. set all the hres
and was not under the influence OF
Harvey. He did not even know oil
the fires until after they had oc'
CURED 4"