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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-07
Former Barre Man Charged
With Malpractice.
SPENT NIGHT IN JAIL
Was Unable to Get $4,000 Bail Fixed
Yesterday-Husband of Woman
Brought Suit to Recover Half
a Hundred Thousand.

Burlington, Sept. Charged with
causing the death Of Mrs. Ida A. kim
ball Of New York BY alleged malpractice,
Dr. J. w. Merrow, known throughout
Vermont By his extensive advertisement
for curing disease, was arrested yester-
day BY Deputy United States Marshal
Thomas Reeves and passed last night
in jail because he could not furnish the
$4,000 bail that was required.
The circumstances, as alleged, are
that Mrs. Kimball came to New York
year ago and learned Of cures per-
formed by DR.. Merrow She was suffer-
ing with cancer, and came to Burling-
ton to see Dr. Morrow. She explained
her condition to him and it is alleged
that he guaranteed TO cure her By the
absorption method. 1t is claimed that
she placed herself under his care and
took his medicine as directed. This oc-
cured in September.
Instead Of growing better, it is claim
ed that she grew worse and that finally
she underwent two operations in New
York hospital, but it was too late and
She died February last. 1t Is alleged
that had she not followed DR.. Morrow
advice she could have been cured.
Attorney Rudolph Loreek Of New York
came to this city yesterday and tht
papers in the case were made out by
NJ. L. Powell, who is associated Will
Mr.. Loreck in prosecuting the case. Th'
case is brought in the United States
courts BY the husband Of Mrs. Kimball
who is the administrator of her estate
The suit is brought to recover damage
| of $4,000 and bail OF the same amour
| is demanded
The papers were served vesterda,
morning BY Deputy Marshal Reeves AM
DR. Merrow was in his charge through
out the day. He was unable to secur
bail last night and after lunching d
Dorn's cafe, was taken to jail, wher
he passed the night.
DIR. Merrow was seen last evening
while he was at the cafe. He state,
that he did not care to discuss thl
matter until the proper time.
DR.. Merrow was until few year
! ago located In Barre, with office on Souti
Main street, going to Burlington from
j this eity. While in Barre he had al
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-07
yIENNA's TRIBUTE.
Proposed to Name Street in Honor Of
Theodore Roosevelt.

Vienna, Sept. 7The municipal coun-
ell proposes to peTpetuate the memory
of President Roosevelt's success in re-
storing peace by remaining street
Theodore Roosevelt Strasse and cabling
the thanks Of the city of Vienna.
The proposal has been formally intro
duced, and is set down for early con
sideration.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-07
Series Dance Tonight

There will be series dance at Hale's
Pavilion tonight. Cilbertson's orchestra.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-07

urban region the lighting is desperate,
and the soldiers are using artillery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-07

DR. Merrow was until few years
sgo located in Barre, with office on South
Main street, going II Burlington from
tits eity While In Barre he had an
extensive practice, patients coming to
him from all this section
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
NAVAL COURT TO MEET.
Investigation of Bennington Disaster
Viii Begin Promptly.

Washington. July 26.-Rear Admiral Goodrich
commander in chief OF the Pacific Station. Is ex-
pected to arrive at San Diego tomorrow on his
flagship, the Chicago and the Navy Department
expects him to convene court Of inquiry or
board OF officers. and begin the investigation
into the Bennington disaster without delay. IL
WAS said at the department to-day that dis
patch from Captain Drake. in which he referred
TO a telegram from Admiral Goodrich. indicated
that the admiral fully understands that the de-
partment desires him to institute a searching
investigation Precautions have been taken by
the department TO preserve existing conditions
the Bennington until after the arrival OF Ad-
mlral Goodrich 1t explained that orders
had been sent not TO disturb the boilers and 20
have them remain Just they were after the
explosion
The steam log of the Bennington, covering
the quarter ended June 80. which came 10 the
department yesterday. carefully scanned by
the officials to-day but no statement was forth
coming to what light it might shed. Secre-
tary Bonaparte who has been advised in gen
eral way OF it's substance. is having memo
randum of the facts shown by the log prepared
for him. so that he may more carefully consider
them.
Washington. July 2s-It was said al the Navy
Depa rtruent that the transfer of the bodies of
those who perished the Remington to the
homes of relatives will be made as rapidly
possible. but some delay must be expected since
there are certain health regulations to be
piled with in the cases OF bodies already buried.
The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, to which
all requests for the transportation of bodies are
referred is using every effort to expedite the
work. An appropriation is available for such
transportation
The following was received at the Navey De-
partment to-day from Lieutenant Commander
De Faramond. the naval attache of the French
Embassy. at Manchester Mass
The Minister of Marine of France, NJ Thorn
son, directs me to convey to You his sincere
sympathy, we'll as that of the personnel Of the
French Navy, on the occasion of the sad acct
dent TO the Bennington. which has cost so many
noble lives to your navy.
Secretary Bonaparte's reply follows
The department on behalf of the navy Of the
United States deeply appreciates the sympathy
expressed by the Minister OF the Marine OF
France upon the occasion Of the disaster 10 the
Remington, and requests that you transmit 10
him its gratitude for his message.
Captain Drake. at San Diego. reported the
death to-day of s Takata. wardroom cook OF the
Remington
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
MEETS PRESIDENT 0-DAY.
Mr.. Takahira Arranges for Recep-
ton of Baron komurd.
Isr rrLESR.PH TO THE TRIBusE.I

Oyster Bay July 26-Baron Jutaro Komura
the japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs and
the principal peace plenipotentiary for his eoun-
try, VIII call on President Roosevelt tomorrow
afternoon. Mr.. Takahira, the Japanese Minis
ter here from New-York to-day 10
range for the meeting. and will accompany
Baron Komura when he visits Sycamore Hill
The visit OF the Japanese peace envoys will be
informal and they win take luncheon with
President and Mrs. Roosevelt.
NJ. Witte. the chief Russian peace envoy, who
started to-day fer America and is due TO arrive
about next Tuesday. will probably be escorted
TO Oyster Bay by Baron Rosen some day be-
fore the formal reception OF the plenipoten-
tisries. When the President meets Baron Ko-
mura and Count witte he will have become
acquainted with all ths peace commissioners
individually and the reception he will give them
when they come TO Oyster Bay will be Informal.
Although the details have not been completed.
the President has decided to receive the pleni-
petentisries on the yacht Msyhower, instead Of
at Sycamore HILL The ENJOYS will come 10
Oyster Bay from New-York warships pro-
vidsd by the government, and. after being pre-
sented 10 the President on the deck OF the May
flower. will go 10 the cabin, where the speech
making viii take place. The President will
probably entertain the plenipotentiaries and
their suites at luncheon. In spite of the fact
that IL is the Presidents desire dispense with
all unnecessary formalities. the glittering orders
of the plenipotentaries. the uniforms of the
American officers and. above all. the fact that
they come to settle OF the greatest wars OF
modern times will conspire 10 lend atmos-
phere OF pomp that no amount of American de-
mocracy can overcome
Mr.. Takahira said. after his visit 10 Sycamore
Hill. where he took luncheon with the President,
that he had no other errand OF Importance here.
Have you received any dispatches of impor-
tanee from your government" he was asked as
he boarded his train.
That / cannot deny" he replied. but have
nothing OF importance 10 make public"
In addition TO the japanese Minister the Pres
ident this afternoon received Congressman w.
W Cocks Of New-York Bishop ]. w. Hood. OF
the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the
Rev DR.. Gaskell, pastor of the local colored
church.
The President and his boys enjoyed another
camping expedition last night. starting from
Sycamore HIN in the afternoon and returning
shortly after breakfast this morning. The out
ina was similar TO that ~ last week and il is
expected that they will make n number OF such
excursions this summer
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
HAD MOTHER ARRESTED.
YouHg Nan Ordered Ont of Court
BIZ Indignant Magistrate.

A middle aged woman OF refined appesrsncs
who gave her name Mrs. Martha Foy. Sut
refused 20 give her address, was arraignsd b.
fore Magistrate WahIe u Jefferson Market
court yesterday afternoon. charged By Thomas
f. Foy. her son. with having threatened 70
shoot him. Foy said he was twenty-sevsn years
OF age lived al the Waldorf Astoria and worked
for John W. Gates. The woman had been ar
rested in front Of the Waldorf BY Policeman
Burnes. Of the West 3Oth-st station. on Foys
complaint.
This woman began Foy. pointing TO the
prisoner. but the magistrate angrily interrupted
him.
i've heard policemen OF the Tenderioin refer
to women OF the street as this woman. Be de-
cent IL you can. in court and speak OF her as
your mother"
Well. my mother" continued Foy has
twice threatened 20 shoot me unless 4 give her
$500. One threat was made in Broad-st. and
the second to-day"
Officer" the magistrate called TO the police
at the gate. pass that woman cut; she IS
discharged"
IF I'm shot. who will be responsible" de-
manded Foy.
Get out of hera at Once:'' ordered the mas-s-
tratH. Leave me-
Foy started for the door. ~ the gate hs
asked the policeman she name Of the mag istrata.
Go back and he'll probably introduce him
self retOTted the policeman. but FOy did not
go back. The woman left the court in tears
but refused say anything about the case.
The WaIdOrf-AstoTta Hotel authorities -
Thomas F. FOy has no room there. and has
not had any FOy. however, IS said % he
confidential man for J. ". Gates's firm. and waS
reported TO be ready 10 start for Saratoga th Sc
morning
John ". Gates is in Canada II was said ar
the home OF Charisr G. Gates. at No 661 Mad
son-ave.. that he was not at home. and could NOT
be seen before today. Some one AZ the house.
who appeared to be member OF the family. ga Il
she knew OF z Mr.. FOy. whose hTst name WIS
not Thomas. but she did not know hetner h
was in the employ Of Mr.. Gates
Mrs Foy. when at her boarding housa.
said that her husband mad squaudeTed her ~
come Of $4,000, and that when he died her
son refused allow her any part OF S9.otp IN
surance on a policy carried by her husband
She said her maiden name was Darby, and that
her father. Edward Darby. Was elected Lori
Mayor OF London. but died on the eve OF as
sumins the office Il once was the partner ~
King Edward in auadrille.' the aged woman
said proudly. That was many years ago, AHd
/ was A happy woman until met Foy.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
". HITTE ON WAY HERE.
Russian Peace EnUoy Leares Paris
for the United States.

Paris July On. Witte. ii. Martens and
number OF officials making up the Russian peace
plenipotentiary's party left the 81. Lszare Rail
road station at $40 o'clock this morning for
Cherbeurg 10 hoard the Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse for New-York. Many officials and diplo-
mats gathered az the station. including Ambas-
ss6ors NelideH and Cassini and II. Routkowsky,
the Russian financial agent. NJ. Witte remained
on the platform smoking a cigarette and chat
ting with the Ambassadors until the train pulled
out. M. Lepine, the Prefect Of Police, remained
beside NJ. Witte until his departure. Nine.
Witte and her daughter accompanied NJ witte
50 Cherheurg. Thence they wiil go to Brussels
and remain there during the conference.
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse is crowded
with homeward bound Americans, and there
are many American and European journalists
on board
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
BATHING SUITS BARRED.
Far Rockaway Police Say They Must Be
Kept Off Streets.

NO more bathing suits the Streets is the
decree Of ths Far Rockaway policemen. Yesterday
Samuel Roseuthsl left a bathing pavilion clad only
In the clnging garments OF the surf. PatrOlman
Robert Rau met him and said that his appearance
indecent. Rosenthal told the policeman TO
mind his own business. Then trouble came.
Rau attempted u arrest Rosenthai, who resisted
aud In the mix-up Rosenthal hit over the
head. Finally both got 20 the station house where
Rosenthsl charged the policeman with assault and
the policeman pointed to the indecent exposure OF
the man in the bathin~ suit.
Rau said that ROsenthal had tried To hit him
over the head with beer and that a number
OF Roseuthars friends had stoned him All of
RoscuthalS friends Who present swoTs that
the policeman had used unnecessary violence. Both
men were discharged.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
LIGHTER SINKS TUGBOAT.
Crew Nearly Drown-Engineer Crawls from
Hold as Boat Goes Down.

The tugboat Robert White run into yes
terday morning off the Battery seawall by
the New-YoIk Central Railroad lighter No. 10
1t sank In almost a moment. Captain Frank
Sinclair the engineer. Parks. and two hands
aboard the tug were thrown into the water
and narrowly escaped drowning The captain
jumped through the pilot house window as the
tug was sinking and the engineer cra~led out
of the hold just that section vas being flooded
The hands jumped overheard and swami To
nearby craft.
Both vessels going up the East River.
Captain Sinclair says the lighter could have
avoided the collision. or at least have sheered
off quickly TO prevent the tugs sinking
The lighter struck the tughoat on the stern,
ear the port side, and the tugbOat keeled over
TO the starboard side and sank. The crew OF
the lighter went to the rescue OF the tugs crew.
The United States revenue cutter Calumet and
a lot 0f other craft hurried TO the scene Parks
was lifted into the cutter. Captain Sinclair
and the others of the crew were picked up un-
injured. The lighter reported to the harbog
police that there had been no carelessness on
its part.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
SHRINER DAY AT DREAMLAND.
Fee Crowned Mobiles Ride Camels and El.-
plants in Big Parade.

POtentate w. 5. Matthews and Noble SIZE Hsssan
ben Ali. carried by Roger. elephant led the
big Mystic Shrine procession at DredmIand yester-
Jay. IN which thousands OF members OF Mecca
Temple and their friends participated. The mobiles.
seated on cames and riding IN Roman chariOts.
presented brilliant scene as they circled the park
All Coney Island decorated IN honor OF
Shriners Day, and the red fezes dotted the crowds
IN surt-avs. and the Bowe-y. The feature % ths
day was the parade. Animals from the B0stOck
arena, the Hppodrome and the little peopls OF The
Midget city, with squad Of Ogalalla Indians.
wearing their most crimson war paint. and per-
formers from the Streets OF Asia followed ths
Shrinsrs
pier and following a serpentne route halted under
the portals Of the DFeamlsnd entrancs w surf
ave. where the mobiles received 5y Fotsntsts
W > Matthews Ahes. one OF the BoStock sls-
phantS. adorned with knapsa-k. gun. c7p and
drum, stood by the high member OF Mecca fellpls
ceremonies 49,
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
ENJOYS QUIET DAY.
Baron KOmura Rests-Mr. Tahahfrd
Finds 1t Difficult TO See Hin.

Baron KOmura spent his second day in New
York quietly. After late breakfast he went
FOR walk After his return he remained in his
apartments at the Waidorf-Asteris the ne
msinder of the day. He posed for several news
paper photographers. but adhered TO his de-
termination not TO talk for publication. To-
night Baron Komura and his suite viii be en-
tertsined at dinner by Baron Kaneko at the
Metropolitan Club II viii be an informal and
private affair.
When Minister Takahira returned from Oyster
Say yesterday afternoon re went directly 40 the
fourth floor Of the waldorf-Astoris. where the
Komurs party is housed. and on leaving the
elevator started for the haron's apartments.
There is q woman clerk on every floor at the
Waldorf-Astoria The young woman on the
fourth floor stopped Mr.. Takahira with stern
Whom do you wish 20 see >:
Baron Komura." replied the Minister
you VIII have 10 send your card in first"
came from the watchful clerk, in an even more
severe tone.
Mr. Takahira enjoyed the situation of being
prevented from seeing his colleague. With a
twinkle in his eye, he said in his most per-
sussige tons:
But ] know Baron Komura very we'll de
is good friend OF mine"
1T makes no difference i have my lnstruc-
lions" was the answer.
The man who is 10 play an important part In
the peace conference saw that hts diplomacy
was Ineffective here. lie thought for a moment
and then said:
y SIN the japanese Minister at Washington.
The young woman relenteo.
''Oh," was all she said. and then she called
q bellboy 10 conduct Mr.. Takahira TO Baron
Komurss room.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
POISON JUNGLE FOLK.
Ceatlnued from first page.

animals were badly swollen and they displayed
all the evidence of arsenic poisoning
Besides the dead animals. a Malay sun pe"i
and a great ant eater were suffering from con-
vulsIons but did not die In the food ana water
troughs ~ the animals hundreds or dead p'es
were found.
The dead animals were sent 10 the ai'iiia
rnorxue 10 prevent infection. Curator Ditmsrs'
who was in charge for the day, reported the
facts 10 Caldwell the head keeper. who turned
them over TO Director Hornaday Dr. Blair was
told what had happened. Blair is said to nave
gone TO Caldwell and accused him of running
his reputation.
Caldwell wes so incensed that ne lhIorhsd
DR. Blair that he had no reputation I'd lose
Caldwell then resigned.
Director Hornaday appealed 10 him TO remain
but Caldwell refused, and sent his resignation
directly TO the New-ferk geological Society, III
stead of TO Hornaday is usually done
When Hornaday asked him not TO resign Cald-
well said that II would he impossible for him
TO stand by and see animals die and have MS
reputation destroyed through the folly or others
The list Of animals and the death rate IN the
Zoo are always accessible 10 animal trainers
and circus men and others To whom Caldwell
must look for employment,
For three years Caldwell was the keeper for
the late Sultan of Johore in the Malay states.
He was with Bostock's animal show for two
years, and has been one year at the geological
rk
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
TWO ARRESTS BEFORE BALTIC SAILS
Alleged Boarding House Thief and Elderly
Austrian Taken from Ship

terdny. wes the scene Of two arrests which caused
considerable excitement. The order lift the
eangway had Just been given when two policemen
ran into the stserage and arrested stephen Men
ehensky They said he was Radius Scarlet. wanted
in va rious places for looting boarding houses, He
was arrested on the complaint of John KoTzinsky.
who declares he stole gold watch and 800 from
him They had been rooming together I'm Hemp
stead Long Island. At the police station IL was
said the man was wanted in Rochester and othe
towns on similar charges.
The excitement attending this had hardly died
out when a policeman arrested an elderly man and
turned him over the detectives lie was an
Austrian and said be wanted serious
charges
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
ONLY ONE BOILER EXPLODED.
The Bennington To Be lowed to San Fran
cisco-Hull Slightly Damaged.

San Diego. Cal, July 26-- The gunboat Ben
nington is again ahoat even keel, and will
be towed by the Iris the Mare Island Navy
Yard. at San Francisco. to be thoroughly
amined and repaired The naval tug Fortune
will escort the Bennington and the Iris. but it
is now doubtful whether the convoy viii get
away before TIE arrival OF the Chicago. Divers
are making examination of the BenningtOn's
hull to-day.
Admiral Goodrich is expected TO arrive on his
flagship Tonight or early Tomorrow, when an
official investigation OF the disaster will be be
gun. Much interest centres the question of
what the steam pressure on boiler at the
time of the explosion, il being said that the
safety valve had been set to blow of at 140
pounds. Ten minutes before the explosion the
Is said The boiler had been cleaned only
short time before the explosion and filled with
fresh water from shore
only boiler exploded An examination OF
the inside of the ship shoYs that the huh has
been damaged little if any, The water which
poured in and caused the listing came through
the blow hole and pipes broken by the force OF
the explosion. The entry of water is now under
control, and difficulty is expected in making
the vessel sufficiently seaworthy to stand the
trip to Mare Island.
Another death among the injured of the BEN
ninston's crew has occurred. the victim being
". V. Kennedy. The body viii he taken TO AL
lance, Neb.. where he formerly lived. The in
vestigatiOn of the disaster conducted by Com
ma nder Young and LieutenanJs Yates and Wade
has beer concluded and a report Is being pre-
pared 10 be forwarded 10 Washington.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
BARON ROSEN'S PLANS CHANGED.
Not Coming Here Until Next Week-Mem-
bers of Russian Peace Commission.

Manchester Mass, July 26.-Baron Rosen the
Russian Ambassador, who is spending the sum-
mer al Magnolia, announced tonight that he
would not go 70 New-York Friday, he had
intended. 20 await the arrival OF NJ. witte. He
will postpone his departure for New-York until
early next week in order 10 svoid spending sew
eral days in the city while awaiting the arrival
Of NJ Whites steamer. Prince Koudacheff, Of
the embassy staff. will go to NeW-YorlS to-mor-
row to make arrangements for the reception Of
NJ Witte.
Baron Rosen tonight gave out the following
revised list Of the members OF the Russian peace
commission: NJ Witte, first plenipotentiary;
Baron Rosen. second penipotentiary; officials OF
the Foreign Office. Privy Councillor Martens. the
Minister TO China. NJ. Pokotiloff; the First Sec
retary OF the Embassy. Theodore Hansen M. de
Plancen, NJ. de Jorosoyets, Prince Koudachen
and ri Nabokoff; officials Of the Treasury De-
partment. Privy Councillor shipOh and NJ. Vien-
fine; officers OF the General STAFF, Major General
Yermoloff and Colonel Sanaylof. representing
the army, and Captain Roussine, representing
New-York tribune., 1905-07-27
Ex-DETEcTIvE FEARS VENGEANCE.
Suspects Attempt by Man He Arrested to
Steal Jewelry Valued at S25 600.
laY rsLEaRAPh ro rnE rRInrNk.

MinReepo july IA M Shepard. OF chicaeo,
IA representative Of the A. q. Becker Company.
jewellers. thinks that some Is trying to steal
Js@elry valued ~ xS,Uo which h- has IN hls
the West Hotel Ar. Shepard sas formerly
detective the Jewellers Protective Association.
and caught one OF the siIesed Pollock diamond rob
hers at sleux city. Since that time he has received
many threatening letters.
on Tuesday night. when he called at the hotel
counter for the key To his room he found Il
not there lie rushed up the room. bat found
the samples safe. lie said to-day;
Il have always been afraid " certain Omaht
man. and have lived for The last eight years in
constant apprehension that he would carry ont q
threat 10 do me when Ne GOT 2 chance When 7
host KEY TUESDAY the eNsW trougbt to
nina. snh believe that the mans henchmen are
following me 10 this dag.