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Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
BOWEN IS DISMISSED
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT REMOVES
HIM FROM VENEZUELA.
His Conduct Toward Asst. Secretary
LOOMS Was the Cause.-The Was
in Line for Promotion in the Dip
lomatic Service-Tafts Report on
the Case a Long One.

Washington. June 22.-The dismiss
sal of Herbert w. Bowen, for some
years United States minister to Venez-
uela, and the exoneration of Assistant
Secretary of State Francis b. Loomis
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.
Thsi disposition of the case is made
by President Roosevelt in letter ad-
dressed to Secretary Taft, approving
Mr.. Taft's report on his findings and
conclusions in the case. The president
scathingly arraigns Minister Bowen,
declaring that his conduct is especial
" reprehensible;' that Mr.. Bowen
asked one of his witnesses to enter the
employ of a certain company for the
purpose of in plain words, OF steal
ing" documents which he hoped might
incriminate, Mr.. LOOMS, and that Mr..
Bowen has evidently for many months
indeed, for the last two years, devoted
himself to hunting up scandal and gos-
sip until it became a monomania, "and
caused him "to show complete disloy-
atty" to the country he represented.
The president said that he had hoped
to promote Mr.. Bowen, as during much
of his service he has done good work,
but that his usefulness in the diplo-
matte service is now at an end. The
president adds that he would direct
Mr.. Bowen's regsination be requested
but for his statement that he would
consider resignation an admission of
misconduct, and the dismissal is there
! for ordered. The letter quotes cores
, pondence and testimony.
2 The president states that it appears
q that Mr.. Bowen, while minister, &c.
i cured the publication of attacks on Mr..
e Loomis and furnished to the press docr
ments pending before the state depait
f ment for APPROVAL, and that his expla
a nation is inexcusable and shows his en-
s tire unfiness for the service. Even il
;. Mr.. Loomis had been guilty, says tn,
5. presidnet, Mr.. Bowen's conduct woull
Il be objectionable. The letter quoted
cenrtain correspondence and testimony
+ The report of Secretary Taft on tn
q case, on which the presidents action
v based, is a voluminous document, re
h. viewing the charges and the evidenc
taken.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
Proved a Good Floater.

Weiser, Idaho, June 21.-Monday a
ternoon Ed Peak, carpenter, said to
have been intoxicated, climed upon the
guard rail of the bridge across the
Snake river at this place and fell into
the swollen river. He was about 400
feet from the Idaho shore. In that
place the river is about 20 feet deep
and running like a mill race. He at
tempted to reach the piers of the
bridge, but being unable to do SO swan
down stream a short distance and then
turning on his back fioated down
stream for nearly a mile and me-ged
ON the Oregon side more dead thar
alive. Peak fell into the river at the
same place where a workman ON the
bridge was drowned last fall.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
PAST WEEK OF WAR AND PEACE
Big Battle Is Delayed Awaiting Peace
Negotiations.

The week has seen no important en-
gagements at the seat of war in Man
churia, where Oyama is gathering
large achievements from Japan, but
is apparently delaying his forward
movement in hope that farther blood
shed may be averted by the adoption
of an armistice as the first step in
peace negotiations. Interest in the
war situation has therefore centered
almost entirely in the efforts of Presl-
dent Roosevelt to bring the belllg-
erents together in a sincere effort 10
establish peace.
The week has made it palmer that
Russia has been forced to recognize
the hopelessness of further tghtlng,
and that she is ready to end the war;
provided favorable terms can be OBJ
tanned from Japan. The cars gov
eminent has assented to the proposals
for a conference, which may be held
in this country after the signing OF q
truce by Generals Linevitch and Oya
ma. The summer is likely to be wei
advanced. however, before the twc
powers will be able to agree to terms
if, indeed, agreement be possible.
Russia, with her usual policy O
brave bluff, is stoutly affirming ina
peace is out of the question If japan
demands an indemnity. Japan is sue
cessfully keeping sercet her terms o
peace, but it is believed that she VIII
demand the cession of Port Arthu
and perhaps Vladivostock, with larg
area of Manchuria, the virtual contro
of Korea, and an indemnity to cove
her war expenses, amounting probaDI
to more than $CJV, 100000.
There is thus ample room for lal
ure of the negotiations, when the
shall have at last begun. This WI
not be for several weeks.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
KILLED IN A WRECK
EIGHTEEN PERSONS DEAD And
MORE THAN 20 INJURED.
Passenger Train Crashed Into Double
Header Freight on Western Mary
land Railroad Near PataPsco-En-
zines Reduced to Scrap Iron-AIl
Fatalities Were Among Workmen.

baltimore. June 18.-Eighteen per
cons are known to have been killed
and score more injured in a train
wreck on the Western Maryland rail-
road a quarter of a mile from Patap-
SEQ a small station between Westmin-
ster and Finksburg.
Passenger train No. 5 westbound
was running at very high rate OF
sneed when at the point named it
crashed into double header freight
running east All three of the ell
zines we're reduced to scrap iron, two
express and baggage cars smashed
and a number of the freight cars de-
molished.
The passenger coaches sustained lit
tle injury. and almost without excep-
tion their occupants escaped with
nothing worse than bad shaking up.
The fatalities occurred among the
crews of the engines and workmen
employed by the railroads. The work
men we're on their way to their homes
in small towns along the railroad tc
spend Sunday. Not being regular pas
E4n2GIS IQ6y udQ DOol OCO 'hC Do6ooo>
car and engine. The baggage cars
we're badly damaged and crews OF al
three engines were killed outright.
The Dead.
Those known killed are:
George G. Covella Of Hagerstown
engineer of passenger train.
John Grouse of Tarrytown, enginee
ger train.
Shoemaker of Hagerstown, fire
man.
White of Hagerstown, enginee
of one of the freight engines.
John Grouse of Tarrytown, tnginee
of one of the freight engines.
-Derr, conductor of freight trail
The following workmen:
James Johnson, Charles Kelly, WI
liam Sweeny, McCIelland Sweeny, Ha
ny Sweeny, Frank Sweeny, Charlie
Miller, all Of Thurmon; Guy Lynn,
Middlesburg; L. d. Rite, Hagerstowl
and T. c. Lynch, Middlesburg.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
BOOTY is RECOVERED.
Jake Terry Effects Return Of s864,ooo
In Securities.

In Securities.
Through the agency of Jake Terry,
who once was a cellmate with "Bill''
Miner in the San Quentin, Cal, prison,
securities having face value of 1884,
600, taken from a safe of the Domin-
ion Express company in the robbery
of a Canadian Pacific train at Mission
Junction last September, have been
recovered. Miner, who is now at large,
is said to have given the information
which made the recovery possible at
meeting with Terry near Olympia,
Wash.
1t was through relatives of Miner
that the meeting between the two men
is said to have been arranged. Terry
is authority for the statement that
Miner will not be arrested, though
the arrest of other persons for com
plicity in the robbery is probable. Ter
ry, among other things, said:
81 knew that the Canadian Pacific
train was to be robbed before the
robbery took place"
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
GRAFT BATTLE SHORT WAY OFF
Marshal Oyama and General Line
vitche All Ready to Fight.


The correspondent of the London
Daily Telegraph at Toxic sends the fol-
lowing:
"The Japanese are continuing their
Victorious advance in Manchuria. The
Russians have been completely out
fanked on both wings, and news of
japanese victories may be expected
shortly.
1.-THE Japanese have considerably
over half ia million men in the field.
Their preliminary operations began as
far back as May 20.
"Two significant announcements
have been made, the first that the Jap
anese consul general has informed the
viceroy of Liangkiang that Admiral
Uriu's squadron intends to cruise in
the Yangtse rver, and the second that
the British squadron at Hongkong will
proceed to Weiheiwei and begin gun
practice off Shantung province on June
20.
"Your correspondent with the Jap
anese headquarters reports that Co.'S
sacks were repulsed with heavy losses
near Lianhuapao June 16, but were
considerably reinforced at TeikatC
and that another aid is expected. . Ii
the direction of Hailincheng the Rus
slams have been reinforced by three
divisions. General Madolaritf com
mands the advance lines and is trying
to check the japanese northward ad
vance.
1.-THE japanese expect good new
shortly. The Russians have construct
ed three strong bridges across the Tu
men river.
"a Japanese merchant has bee
rganted timber and fishing concession
in Quelpart island, Korea. Anothe
merchant has been granted similar co
cessions in an island near Sakhalin.
"a German bank will be opened
Yokohama.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
MAKING ARMY HoNoRS EVEN.
Generals Bates and corbln to Advance
in Rank,


An official announcement Is made at
the war department that Major Gener-
al John G. Bates and Major General
Henry c. Corbin would successfully
serve as chief of staff with the rank OF
lieutenant general after the retire
ment of General Chaffee next April.
General Corbin becomes of retiring
age in September, 1906, and General
Bates in August, 1906, but the present
plan contemplates that General Bates,
who will be the immediate successor
to General Chaffee, will be retired in
advance of his regular time in order
that he and General Corbin, who will
succeed him at the head of the army
may divide the time between the re-
tirement of General Chaffee and the
date of General Corbin's retirement
officially.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
Crisis at Madrid.

Madrid.-A ministerial crisis is be-
lieved to be imminent. The govern
ment candidates for the presidency Of
the chamber of deputies were defeated
on Saturday and other government mo-
lions were rejected. There is much ex-
element in political circles.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
Bunker Hill Day Is Observed.

Practically all the business activi-
ties of Greater Boston were suspended
Saturday in observance of the ami
versary of the battle of Bunker Hill.
The celebration centered as usual in
Charleston, the scene Of the famous
fight. There was a parade of the
militia and bluejackets from the war
ships. Various outdoor events attract
ed large numbers of people.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
Death of General Wagner.

General A. L. Wagner, U. S. A., Of
Washington, d. c., went to Asheville,
N. c., about six weeks ago in search
of health, and died suddenly Saturday
Of tuberculosis. General Wagner had
Just been advanced from colonel, his
commission having been signed Sat
urday.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
"Lidu Raised in St. Louis.

After being partly on for one Sun
day. the lid" was lifted in st. Louis
Sunday, and the saloon men did a
rushing business. No arrests for viola
ton of the Sunday closing law were
made.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23

The town of Sulphur, in Indian Ter
ritory, consists of 270 wooden ana
stone buildings, is to be moved to an
other location, and bids are wanted
for the job.
The Christian Sabbath is legal
rest day in Japan.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
RuaIe to Replace the Drum.

Paris.-After a record of five and a
half centuries the French army drum
has had to give way to the bugle as
being handler, smarter and easier to
carry. The minister of war has issued
an order to this effect, which has
evoked such deep feeling in the army
that he may be induced to revoke 1t.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
Pest of Caterpillars.

Throughout eastern and southeast
ern Texas there is a pest of caterpil-
lars and reports indicate that they are
doing great damage to fruit trees, corn
and truck gardens.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
To Purchase Gonzales Ranch.

Gladstone Dowie and Judge Barnes
Of Chicago have practically completed
the deal for the purchase Of the Con-
zales ranch Of 100000 acres, in the
state of Tamaulipas, Mexico, where a
tropical Zion city is to be established.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
East Time.

Chicago, June 19.-The Lake Snore
& Michigan Southern and the New
York Central railroad Sunday inaugu'
rated an IS hour service between chi
cago and New York.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
Five Hundred Persisted.

An explosion has occurred IN the
Ivan colliery at Kharsisk, belonging
to the Russian Donetz company. II
was reported that 500 persons perish
ed.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
SPORTING NEWS,

Jacob Schaeffer. one time worlds
champion with the blizzard cue, gave
an exhibition at Spokane Monday af-
ternoon and evening.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23
Great Card at Spokane.

Eddie Quinn, match maker for the
Spokane Amateur Athletic association,
has closed negotiations for 20 round
boxing contest between Young Corbett,
once the lightweight champion of
America, and Kid Goodman Of Boston,
and both men have posted their for
felt money. To bind the match both
men have posted forfeit money Of $500
each. In addition to this, a weight for
felt that each will make 1872 pounds by
the afternoon of the match has also
been posted. 1t is not absolutely Ger
tain when the bout will be held, but
the probability is that it will be July A
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-06-23

Jack Reilly of Spokane recently
knocked out Tommy Wallace of Phil
adelphia, in the 10th round of fast
fight at Great Falls, Mont.
The fight between Barney Mullin
and Jerry Mccarthy, scheduled to go
20 rounds to decision at Spokane
last week, was awarded to Mullin in
the sixth round after he had floored
the ex-Butte boy a dozen times in the
last three rounds.
The match between Kid Scaler of
Spokane and Kid Oglesbee of Montana
has been clinched. Burke, Idaho, is
where the fight is to take place, July 3.
The men are to weigh in 12S pounds,
and the fight is to be for a side bet
of $500.
Paris.-The match between Ameri
can and French polo teams for the
international championship Saturday
resulted in a victory for the French
men, six goals to four.
In the games of the Pullman Ath
letic club Saturday Edward Parry Of
the University of Chicago established
a new worlds record for throwing the
IL pound hammer from a seven FOO
circle. Parry threw it 1874 feet In
One northwestern record was brok
en- in the intercollegiate field ant
track meet, which was held in thu
Lewis and Clark stadium, under TIL
auspices of the Multnomah Amateu
Athletic club, Edmundson, Universit.
of Idaho, running the half mile Il
300 1-5. The record was previously
1902 ga, made by Barney Burnett, O
Multnomah Amateur athletic club, i
1897.
t The prettiest contest of the day wa
the finish of the two mile run, the OF
ly two entries, Gates of Pacific an
) Matthews of Idaho, running neck an
r neck the entire distance. Gates too
l the race in a sensational sprint jus
/ before crossing the tape.
: The two days meet was won by tn
r Oregon agricultural college, with
e grand total of 60 points.
: Hartford, Comm. Chevrolet, tn
French motorist, defeated Barney OIL
n field Saturday afternoon in the Oh
: mile free for all race at the autom
r bile meet The best time was 1903.
e There are no league games at Sp
d kane this week, but a three week
s series begins June q. The Boise tea
Il now leads the Pacific National leagu
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
NEVILLE

Myron Holley is visiting Nelson David son of New Haven.
 Mrs. Almira Cole has returned from weeks visit with Dr. and Mrs. Fred Phillips of Newburgh, N. Y.
 The meetings duEing Gn1s week 7f prayer have been very well attended, notwithstanding the weather and travel ing have been unfavorable.
 We congratulate West Cornwall on it's list of things to be thankful for, ' and sincerely wish we might add to our village list "A flourishing Village Im- provement Society that keeps our viii lage lighted" and "A first-class Enter tainment Course, second to none in the state." We do congratulate ourselves, knowing that our stores and places of business are closed two nights in the week at o'clock.
 Representative A. O. Roberts spent last week in Hartford, being initiated into the duties and privileges and honors of his new office.
 Another holiday season is over. Our visitors have returned to their schools, colleges and homes, and our residents that have been out of town are now al home, and we have all started in earnest ly upon the duties of new year.
 Miss Nettie Barnett left home this week Monday for Tarrytown, N. r., where she will remain for an indefinite period.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
HUNT SVILLE

Mrs. N. N. Chase and daughters spent few days last week in Lakeville, as guests at the home of Mrs. Chase's broth CT, D. H. Oakes.
 Miles Blodgett, representative from Canaan. was in Hartford last week. This week Mrs. Blodgett will accompany him to attend the State Grange.
 Mrs. N, J. Dean went to New Milford last week to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Homer Buckingham.
 MT. and Mrs. Sidney Morris went to Torrington a week ago. After couple of days MT. Morris returned home, Mrs. Morris remaining for a week with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Coggswell.
 The Misses Scoville of Winsted spent last week here at the home of their father, D. A. Scoville,
 Mrs. Ava Root, who has been in the Winsted hospital, has returned home much improved in health.
 Engineer Kingsley of Pittsfield spent little time last week at the home of MT. and Mrs, M. A. Blodgett.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
LIM E ROCK

Miss Bertha Prindle, the teacher of primary grade of Lime Rock school, has been visiting schools in New York and New Haven, observing methods.
 A number of Red Men held a special meeting at the Rocky Dell last Thursday evening, scouts, chiefs and warriors be- ing present.
 A pale face stands very little show when the Indians are on the war path.
 Miss Clarissa A. Barnum departed Monday morning for Orange City, Fla, where she will stay the rest of the winter.
 Mrs. N. A. McNeil and daughter Katherine of New York have been visit ing at " Fenton's Inn " during the past week.
 Martin V. B. Ostrom, 62, died of pneumonia at the Central House, Miller ton, N. Y, yesterday morning. He went from here to Millerton on Sunday and was taken sick Monday. He had lived in Lime Rock, at the Rocky Dell Hotel, for the past ten or fifteen years, and was 8 carriage painter by trade. He is survived by one brother and sister living in New York city and brother in Rhinebeck, N. Y. The interment will be ill Lime Rock cemetery,
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12

The school committee has elected W. H. Watson of Danvers, instructor of mathematics in the Searles High school. MT. Watson is graduate of Dartmouth college, class of '03, receiving the degree of A. B. He has taught one year in Lawrence academy, Groton, Mass, and is we'll recommended.
 Mrs. Helen V. Pruyn, Miss Elizabeth and Master Robert Pruyn have returned from visit in New York.
 George s. Baker has been elected con- mander of D. G. Anderson Post, GAR, to succeed E. W. Reed, resigned.
 Judge Sanford has rendered his de- cision in the case of H. l.. Handy of Springfield vs Sophia Lingenhagger of Housatonic, awarding the plaintiff $8O. 18.
 Deputy Sheriffs w. W. Norton, Nal colm Douglas, F. D. Rowe of this town, and William Bradley of Southfeld, have been sworn in by H. c. Joyner and A. O. Collins, qualifying commissioners.
 William H. Goslee, 53, died Jan. 4th, at his home in Monument Valley, of rheumatism of the stomach. He has been ill for several years. MT. Goslee was born in Jewett, N. Y., and came to this town about 40 years ago with his parents, who purchased the farm where he has since resided. He married Miss Rose Clark, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Clark of this town. The deceased is survived by his widow and one son, Arthur Goslee, who lives at home. He was a member of the Stock bridge Congregational Church. The funeral was held from the house Satur- day afternoon, Rev E. s. Porter of Stockbridge officiating.
 Patrick McGowan has sold his farm of 25 acres on Christian Hill to Fermo Arienti and in the spring will move to this village.
 Parshley Adams, who has been visit. ing his father, has returned to Boston where he is attending school.
 H. Newton Joyner has returned te his studies in Rock Ridge Hall, WeIles ley.
 William Gray has resigned his posi- tion as superintendent of F. $. Pearson < poultry farm and has removed to Brook lyn, N. Y.
 Miss Edith Greene has returned to hel home in Canaan after spending a few days in town.
 John E. Clarey of San Bardarnino | Gal, former editor and owner of thu Berkshire Courier, is negotiating for tn purchase of daily paper in Maine.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
SOUTH CANAAN

The linemen of the s. N. E. Telephone Go. are trying to set poles amid great difficulties, ice, water and quicksand.
 The storms of the past week were fearful After the heavy snow of the early week, Charles Dean, with his snow blow, had made paths all about the neighborhood, when all were swept away by the heavy rain of Friday and the night following, which made the roads almost impossible for a day or two. Wm. Merriman having received a telegram that his daughter Mabel was i'll away from home, started on Saturday morning for the train with his horse, but the water was so high over the bridges that he had to make his way to the station on foot, as best he could. The roads continued so bad that there was no service in this church on Sun, day.
 Olin Pendleton cut his hand qnite badly while at work at the creamery at Lime Rock.
 The boys report the skating on the Canaan meadows as prime."
 The storm of Friday night was ac- companied by high wind, which in two or three instances burst in windows, rained into houses, and did other damage.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
A Letter From Iowa.

Editor of Ne,cS,
 We are having fine warm weather. Only one snow, two weeks ago. It dis appeared. Only two mornings this win ter has the mercury been below zero, 50 and 40 respectively; usually from 1So to 32o above zero. This Tuesday morning we are having the first snow and blow of the season.
 Business is good and farming splendid. I saw some of the produce of our 300,- 0O0,000 bushels corn crop two weeks ago. One farmer brought in 96 head of three year-old steers, and 68 hogs, making seven car loads. from one years fatting. The steers averaged 400 pounds and were beauties. The hogs averaged 360 pounds. Their only feed was corn pass ed through the steers. When that farm CT returned from Chicago with nearly a $10,OOO draft he was the happiest farmer I ever saw. Iowa has many of the like. If you had a section of Iowa soil there it would sell readily for fertilizer. Canaan soil is so poor don't see how you could raise an umbrella over it.
 Our climate thus far is Florida weather in comparison to your ice-bound winter. We are in the best of health. Carroll has three national banks, all well filled, farmers predominating in de- posits. Savings banks are scarce in Iowa. Two of the larger railroads run through here, the North Western, and Great Western; trains every hour. ANDREW J. SPURR. Carroll, Iowa, Dec. 27, 1904.