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Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
NEBRASKA WEATHER FORECAST
showers Wednesday, Thursday Fair.
MINISTER BOWEN DISMISSED
Presidents Letter to Secretary Taft
ArrniRns His Conduct in tire
LoOmis Affair.

WASHINGTON d. c., June 20-The dis
mssal OF Herbert w. Bowen, for some
years United States minister to Venezuela,
and the cXoneration of Assistant Secre-
tary of State Francis B. Doomis of the
allegations brought against him by Mr..
Bowen are the outcome of the Loomis-
Bowen controversy which has attracted
wide attention for many months past
This disposition of the case is made by
President Roosevelt in n letter addressed
to Secretary Taft, made public tonight ap-
proving Mr.. Tafts report on his findings
and conclusions in the case. The presi-
dent scathingly arraigns Minister Bowen,
declaring that his conduct is especially
rcprehensible, that Mr.. Bowen asked one
of his witnesses to enter the employ of
certain company for the purpose lin
plain words of stealing" documents which
he hoped might incriminate Mr.. Loomis
and that Mr.. Bowen has evidently for
many months, indeed for the last two
years, devoted himself" to hunting up
scandal and gossip until it became mono
mania and caused him ito show complete
disloyalty" to the country he represented.
The president says he had hoped to pro-
mote Mr.. Bowen, as during much of his
service he had done good work, but that
his usefulness in the diplomatic service Is
now at an end The president adds that
he would direct that Mr. Bowen's resigna-
tion be requested, but for his statement
that he would consider that resignation an
admission of misconduct and the dismissal
is therefore ordered.
The president states that It appears that
Mr.. Bowen while minister secured the pub
lication of attacks on Mr.. Loomis and fur
nished to the press documents pending be-
fore the state department for approval and
that his action is ineXcusable and shows
his "entire unfitness" for the service Even
| If Mr.. Loomis had been guilty, says the
president, Mr.. Bowens conduct would be
objectionable. The letter quotes certain
| correspondence and testimony. The report
| of Secretary Taft on the case, on which
| the presidents action is based is a vol
| luminous document, reviewing the charges
| and the evidence taken.
In his report Secretary Taft says thai
there was nothing dishonorable in the
| transactions in which Mr.. Loomis figured
| but that he was not discreet. The report
says that Mr.. Loomis was not justified IL
| becoming personally interested in any Of
| the schemes either with mere nominal
| interest or substantial interest. He holds
however, that Mr.. Loomis has been mos
| cruelty slandered," commends him for tn
self restraint with which he has met tn
charges and points out that Mr.. Loomis
! bitter experience in this case makes II un
necessary to point out the moral, that
minister cannot afford to in the country t.
! which he is accredited to make persona
| investments
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
ROYAL PARTY AT PoTSDAM
Crown Prince and Princess of Ger
many Escorted to the City
with Ceremony.

POTSDAM, Germany, June 20-Crown
Prince Frederick William and Crown Prin-
cess Cecilia made their public entry into
Potsdam today, having arrived here from
Hubertusstock by a late train.
Prince Eitel Frederick, at the head of his
company Of the guards met his brother
and sister-in-law at the railroad station
and escorted them to the city, which was
gaiy decorated with bunting, flags, ever
greens and flowers. The reception of the
royal couple took the form OF a warm pub
lie demonstration. Extra trains brought
many visitors from Berlin and great
crowds lined the streets from the railway
station to, the Old Market, where the bur
gomaster delivered an address of welcome
The crown prince responded briefly, thank
ing the people of Potsdam for their cordial
welcome. The couple then proceeded to the
marble palace, where they will spend the
first years of their married life.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
INDEPENDENTS ARE MEETING
Telephone Men Not Connected with
Bell Company May Enter
New York.

CHICAGO, June 0.-The ninth annual
convention of the National Interstate Inde-
pendent Telephone association opened here
today and will continue until Thursday.
The delegates will endeavor to effect
strong central organization which will re-
suit in complete harmony. extending
throughout the entire independent system.
The possibility of establishing an inde-
pendent company in New York City is an
important question which will come before
the convention. Members of the associa-
tion on Thursday will make observation
trips for study and rest,
Today the convention endorsed a move
ment begun several months ago to combine
the National association and the National
Interstate association. ]. b. Hoge presi-
dent of the first mentioned association
called the matter to the attention of the
delegates and they unanimously voted for
the consolidation of the two associations.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
LEITER-PRATT SUIT Is ON
Action of Omaha Man to Secure Re-
division of Property is
on Trial,

CHEYENNE, Wyo., June 2O.-(Special.)- y
The celebrated Leiter-Pratt case will come
on for trial in the district court today on
the motion OF Colonel j. II. Pratt of Omaha,
who asks for a redivision of the property
OF the Leiter-Pratt Land and Live Stock
company. alleging that the first division,
as made by the commission appointed by
the court, did not treat him fairly. Pratt
claims he is about $4,000 short of what he
should have.
Upon the death Of the late Levi z. Letter
the Chicago millionaire, it was decided to
discontinue the Leiter-P Pratt stock business
in this state, and the sale of ranches live
stock and other property was begun. Over
l2OO0 cattle and 1000 horses were sold last
March at auction.
Affidavits 70 the number of III have been
filed in the case. OF this number fifty-six
were filed by Joe Letter and the other
Letter heirs, and hfty-Ave by Colonel Pratt
The outcome OF the case is being watched
with interest A large numssr Of Omaha
and Chicago attorneys appear in the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
MOROCCAN MATTER POSTPONED
Question is Not Brought Up in French
Chamber at Meeting
Today.

PARIS, June 2O.-An effort was made to
bring up the Franco-German negotiations
in the Chamber of Deputies today, but at
Premier Rouvier's earnest request 1t re-
suited in an adjournment.
Archducon Binder asked for permission
to interpellate the government upon
Frances foreign relations. NJ Rouvier OBJ
Jected, saying it was not the custom for
governments 10 furnish explanations upon
negotiations actually going on. The pre-
mier added that he would be glad to fur
nish details as soon as possible. but he did
not wish to embarrass the progress of the
negotiations by public explanations at their
present stage.
NJ. Rouvier's statement was heartily ap-
plauded by both sides of the chamber.
NJ. Archducon asked the premier to name
a date before the July recess, but the
chamber indefinitely postponed the discus
sion.
The result disclosed that NJ. Rouvier had
the support of the chamber in avoiding a
parliamentary discussion of the delicate
Moroccan negotiations.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
COMMITTEE TO PROBE SCANDAL
Premier BalfOur Says Army OmciaIs
Cannot Now he Prosecuted
for Acts.

LONDON, June 20.-The House of Com
mons reassembled today after the Whit
suntide holidays and the new speaker, Mr.
Lowther, was installed
The opposition Immediately bombarded
the government with questions about the
army stores scandal, and Premier Balfour
announced that the government had placed
the papers connected with the case in the
hands of the director of public prosecu-
tions. The latter, however, considered that
the papers did not reveal any ground for
criminal prosecution The censured officers
had been relieved from their duties Mr..
Balfour added that he proposed to appoint
select committee of the House of Com
mons to deal with the matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL
Change in Salaries of Nebraska POST
masters Announced by the
Department..

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 2O-(Special
Telegram )-These changes in postmasters
salaries were announced today: Nebraska,
increase, Chadron, $500 to Sl,7OO; Crete,
81, 500 to $1,000; Pender 81, 400 TO 81 800. De-
crease, Ashland, 81 600 to 1880; Table Rock,
S1,1O0 to $1,000 South Dakota, increase,
Madison, 5000 to 50 100; Mitchell, $24OO to
$500; Redheld, 81, 800 to 1900 Decrease
Miller 81, 800 to $1,40O
Grace A. Covell has been appointed post
master at Bridgewater, Adair county
Iowa, vice J. w Fisher, resigned.
South Dakota rural routes ordered es-
tablished September 1: Montrose, McCook
county, route 8; population, 5l5; houses,
lOS. White Rock, Roberts county, routes
and 2; population, 800; houses, $50.
The First National bank of Highmore, s.
D., has been authorized TO begin business
with $3.50 capital. F. d. Greene is presi-
dent, w d, Mcdonald, vice president; C.
p. Swanson, cashier.
Thomas w. Purcell was today appointed
postmaster at Hampton. Ia.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
POLICE AND GERMANS CLASH
Eviction of Tenant il the Occasion for
RiOtOus Demonstration
Near Cologne.

COLOGNE. Germany. June 2O-A serious
collision occurred last night between the
police and the populace Of Chlodwigs Platz.
The police received orders for the evic-
tion of a tenant who was behind in the
payment OF rent for his house An en-
ragged crowd, numbering thousands, as
sembled and some of the tenants of neigh
boring houses threw stones and other mis-
siles at the police from the windows while
the crowd in front OF the delinquent ten
ants residence made riotous demonstra-
tions. Finally the police drew their swords
and dispersed the crowd, but not before the
rioting had lasted six hours. About twenty
persons were wounded. two OF them being
severely injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
MITCHELL JURY COMPLETED
None of the Members Reside in PERT
land and Ten of Them
Are Farmers.

! PORTLAND, Ore, June 2O-The case of
the United States against United States
Senator John II. Mitchell, indicted in con-
nection with the land frauds in this state,
was called in Judge DeHaven's court to-
day. The greater portion of the first ses-
sion of the court was devoted TO hearing
the excuses Of jurors who desired TO es-
cape the duty Of passing upon the guilt or
the innocence of the aged senator.
The jury was completed late today It
consists Of ten farmers and two mer-
chants None of the jurymen are residents
OF this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
New RaIIroad for uIinot,.

PEORIA, Ill, June "a new road TO be
known as the Peoria, Pekin & Southeastern
has asked for Incorporation papers 1t will
where II will connect with the Clover Leaf
and running in connection with the Chi
cago 4 Northwestern, will open up a
through freight business from the south
TO the north, via Peoria. The incorporators
are: G. W Talbot W 7. Irwin, Herman
panforth. Robert P. Jack. r. II, Hardin.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21

At New York-Arrived: Citta de Pal
ermo, from New Orleans; Grosser Kurfurst,
kron Prinz Wilhelm and Princess Alice,
from Bremen.
York.
AT London--Arrived: Minneapolis, from
New York.
At Naples--Arrived;, Citta di Torino,
from New York
At Bremen--A rrived: Kaiser Wilhelm H.
from New York.
AT Palcrmo-sailed: siciian Prince, for
New York
At Hamburg-Sailed: Neko, for Sydney,
N. s. w. Arrived: Manuka from Van
couver.
At Liverpool-Saied: Ivernia, for Bos-
berian, for Philadelphia
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
NEGRO is SHOT TO DEATH
Crime and Asks for speedy
Execution.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. June 3.-simon
Ford, negro, who assaulted a white
woman near Riverside has been taken from
the jail at Hohenwald, Tenn, by a mob OF
nifty men and shot TO death. Ford was
arrested after being wounded.
After his arrest he admitted his guilt ana
was later identified by his victim. Ford
was hauled 10 the scene OF his crime, about
ten miles suffering from his wounds He
esked to be killed the quickest way ana
made no plea for his life.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
SIXTEEN DEATHS FROM HEAT
Oppressive Temperature with More
Fatalities and Many Prostra-
tiOns Continues at PittsburE.

PITTSBURG, Pa, June 2O.-The oppres-
sive heat wave that has lightly gripped
Pittsburg and vicinity during the last four
days continues ana the list Of fatalities is
growing rapidly. Up 10 noon today three
more deaths were reported. making a total
of sixteen deaths since Sunday There were
also many prostrations Of a serious nature.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
SECRETARY HAY AT HIS DESK
Returns from His European Trip In
Good Health and Takes Up
Work Again.

WASHINGTON, June 2O.-secretary Hay,
who returned to Washington yesterday
after prolonged absence abroad was at
his desk in the State department today
The secretary attended to a large amount
OF correspondence which had accumulated
during his absence. He expects TO leave
in short time for his New Hampshire
home.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED
Alexander and Hyde Retire from
Management of Equitable Life
Assurance Society.

NEW YORK June 0.-Paul Morton
chairman OF the Equitable directors, has
announced that he has accepted the resig-
nation Of James w. Alexander as president
and James HaEen Hyde as first vice presi-
dent He said he has not acted on the
other designations yet,
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
REPORT NEVER COMPLETED
Inspector Wright Dies Without Completing
Work on Winnebago Reserve.
TWO NEBRASKANS RETURN FROM BRAZIL
Colonel e. HO Crowder Back from
His Assignment of Observing the
War Operations in
Manchuria.
CFrom a STAFF Correspondent.)

WASHINGTON, June 2O.-(Special Tele
gram. THE Indian bureau today received
a dispatch announcing the death of A. o.
Wright at Madison. Wis. Mr.. Wright was
for many years an inspector of Indian
schools.
Mr.. Wrights last assignment was TO in
vestigate charges which had been pre-
ferred by Rev. Father Schell regarding the
illegal sale OF liquor to Indians of the
Winnebago reservation. He made an ex-
haustive investigation of the subject, but
has never made a report as to his findings.
While engaged in his work on the Winnie
bago reservation he became Ill and was
obliged to return to his home in Madison.
NebrnskRns Back from Brazil.
II. c. Hart of Edgar and c. Klingerman
OF Lincoln, formerly of Edgar, are in
Washington today en- route to their Ne
braska homes after a three months trip to
Brazil. Hart and Klingerman arrived from
Rio on the steamship Catana after a pas
sage of seventeen days. THE states are
good enough for me-" said Mr. Hart
Brazil is no place for an American
Taxation is tremendously high and If you
have a concession from the government
you do not know what minute the govern
ment will change and your grants be an
nulled. Living is dearer by many per cent
over American cities, and altogether Brazil
holds out no inducements to capitalists
from the states. We both are overjoyed
to get back to Nebraska" They left for
Chicago tonight.
CrOwder Arrives from orient.
Colonel f. H. Crowder arrived in WASH
ington yesterday from the far east. Colo
mel Crowder's friends have been active in
pushing him for brigader generalship,
and the death Of Colonel Wagner, who
was made brigadier last Saturday, few
hours before he died at Ashland, S. c.,
seemed to give Crowder a decided advan-
tage. Secretary Taft, however, announced
today that Colonel w. S. Edgerly of the
Second cavalry, stationed in Manila, would
succeed to the Wagner vacancy, which will
defer Colonel Crowder's promotion until
n later date. Colonel Crowder stated today
that he could hardly hope for promotion
at this time, but he hopes that lightning
will strike in his vicinity some of these
days. Colonel Crowder accompanied Gen.
eral Bates on his trip from the far east
He is not in the best of health, his service
In the east having told on him consider
ably.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
NntIonaI Guard MeettnR.

ST. PAUL, june D-At the Opening ses-
sion OF the Interstate National Guard to-
day discussion turned on new small arm,
nance department, u. s. A. Major W. @.
Borden read n paper on Sanitary Condi-
tions in the Army
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
Good Roads Convention.

PORTLAND, ore. June S0-Colonel r.
w. Richardson, secretary OF the National
~ candidacy for president OF that or
Sanitation to succeed w ii. Moore of St
Louis. President Moore is also a candi-
date for reelection. The convention will
SeEin tomorrow
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
New Grecian Cabinet.

ATHENS. Greece, June 9O-King George
has entrusted NJ. Rail- with the formation
OF a Deliannst cabinet,
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-21
F.eht over Liquor Question.

Senior CIass-Decatur No. IA, Captain
Il, s. Giles, 962; Lincoln No l90, Captain
A. c, Herrick s75O2, Kansas, City No. 1880,
Captain William Walker, $685. Kansas
Des Moines No III, Captain l.. X. Tnlotson.
NO6. -
Junior Classics Angeles No. mo, Cap
tain "A. NJ Newton, 1876; Lincoln No 969,
Moines No. 1854, Captain A. L. BrunnetI,
Wells, 5Sl4; St. Louis No. $3.50, Captain A.
C. Page 74.H.
No 10 Major T. j. DeKay, 74.S3; st. Paul
Permanent Battalion No. II, Major T, p.
c. McKauguire 6406
Alaska sentinel., 1905-08-10
.efss sssssssA3ss ssss8sA Y OLD ' .oEaVoriteS.
 Sssse<esss&Asssssssss6
The Laird O Cockpen,

The Laird O cockpen. The laird O Cockpen he's proud and he's
 great, His mind is ta'en up vi the things O the
 state; He wanted a wife his braw house to
 keep. But favour wi wooin' was fashions to
 seek. Doun by the dyke-side lady did dwell, At his table-hsad he thought she'd look well; M'Cleish's ae daughter O Claversha' Lee, A pennyless lass wi lang pedigree. His wig was weel pouther'd, an ss guid
 as new, His waistcoat was white, his coat it was
 blue: He put on 6 ring, 6 sword, an cock hat, An wha could refuse the Laird vi a
 that? He took the gray mare, an rode can
 nillie, An rapp'd at the yeti O Claversha' Lee; "Gae tell Mistress Jean to come speedily
 ben; She's wanted to speak wi the Laird O
 Cockpen." Mistress Jean she was maxim the elder
 fow'r wine; An what brings the Laird at sic like
 time?' She put aff her apron, an on her silk
 gown, Her mulch wi red ribbons, an gsed ava
 down. An when she cam ben, he bowed fu'
 low; An what was his errand he soon let her
 know; Amaz'd was the Laird when the lady
 said na; An wi 8 laigh curtsie she turned ava. Dumfounder'd was he; nae sigh did he
 gie, He mounted his mare-he rode cannily: And sften he thought as he gasd through
 the glen, She's daft to refuse the Laird Q Cock
 pen" And, now that the Laird his exit had
 made, Mistress Jean, she reflected on what she
 had said: "Oh, for ane I'll get better, It's waur I'll
 get ten. I was daft to refuse the Laird O Cock
 pen" Next time the Laird and the lady WAS
 seen, They were gaun arm In arm to the kirk
 on the green; Now she sits In the hall like a weel-
 tappit hen; But as yet there's nae chickens appeared
 at Cockpen. Lady Nairre.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-08-10
ORIGIN OF "STAR ROUTE.
Fsw People Know What Expression
 Really Means.

How many persons in this country know what a star route" is? The words are used many times a day and yet there is not l per cent of the peo- pie who use the expression who could tell its origin or meaning.
 Some explanations have been made that the special method of transporting the mails over certain sections of the country was first operated by a myste- rious MT. Star" of obscure origin, says the Washington Star. and that since that time the service has borne his name. A search of the records of the postoffice department at Washing ton, however. fails to reveal his name or to bring to light any person of sim liar cognomen who had hand in open ing up this widespread business, which is almost as old as the postal service and quite as indispensable.
 People who have not the slightest Idea what the phrase means speak with glibness of star routes" and wonder where the next one will be put in ope- "a ton and whether Its installation will mark the fall of postofice or if & rural free delivery will soon supersede both.
 Inquiry at the postorice department has unearthed the information that a star route" is post route on which the mails are carried under a contract awarded to the lowest bidder tender ing sufficient guaranties of perform ing his duties faithfully. No other ref the mails should be carried under this contract than that they shall be car ried with certainty, celerity and se- curity."
 Prior to 1S45 It was the practice of the department to have regard, in some cases, to the mode of transportation. preference being given to bidders who proposed stage or coach service. The act of Congress of March 8, 1Si5, how ever abolished this and provided that 1t shall be the duty of the postmaster general to provide for the carrying of the mails by these routes with "cer- talnty, celerity and security"
 Bids for such service were thereaf- ter classified as certainty. celerity and security" bids, from the distinguished words of the statute, and the clerks of the contract division, presumably to avoid writing out the words on the books of the office, soon began to des- ignate them on the route registers by three asterisks, or stars. They thus became known as star bids" or star routes" as they are known to-day.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-08-10
THE FALLS CHURCH.
Washington,

Washington, George Mason and George William Fairfax. Captain Augustine Washington, father of the General, its first yestryman, nominated to the vestry its first rector in 173e, Rev. Charles Green. In addition to the traditional occupation of its grounds as resting place by a portion of General Braddock's ill-starred troops, and its reported use for mill. tary purposes in the revolutionary war, the church also witnessed the scholarly captain, Henry Fairfax, him. self devoted member and restorer of the church, march from its precincts with his Fairfax Volunteers to the Mexican war, his body to be borne back and laid to rest beside its walls. The church served as a hospital dur. ing the Civil War, and was also asso. ciated with the Spanish war, a large body of troops having encamped near by.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-08-10
MARY 4. LlVERMORE.
Woman Who Was Famous as Writer
 Lecturer and Reformer.

oman who Was Famous as Writer
 Lecturer and Reformer.
 The death of Mrs. Mary A. Liver more, which occurred at Melrose, Mass, removed a woman who for many years had occupied a prominent place in public affairs. Teacher, re- former, writer, lecturer and abolition ist, she was active in many lines of endeavor and exercised a wholesome influence.
 Mrs. Livermore, whose maiden name was Rice, was born in Boston, in 1920, and in her early career was a teacher. In 1S45 she married Rev. D. P. Liver more, a Uniyersalist clergyman, and their welded life was happy one un- til MT. Livermore's death in 1899.
 Mrs. Livermore was the first presi- dent of the Illinois Woman's Suffrage Association and at the time of her