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Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Gus Johnson,a logger, was killed re-
Gently a short distance south of Sump-
ter, Oregon. Death resulting from a
log rolling on him.
John A. Benson and DIR. Edward b.
Perrin were convicted at San Francis
co Of conspiracy to defraud the United
States government in securing 10000
acres of land in Tehama county.
At Massillon, Ohio, recently, sixty
two horses, including Fife K. and At
wood, az trotters, burned to death in
fire In a livery stable. Thirty-two
horses were rescued. One hostler was
burned tosdesth.
Pretoria, Transvasl.-Thea assembly
has authorized the purchase Of the Cul
Imam diamond, valued at 81 ,000, 900,
to present to King Edward of England
as testimonial for the bestowal of the
constitution.
The plumbers of Butte have won
their strike, the master plumbers final
ly acceding to the demand of the union
for 50 day. They had been receiving
81 day, for which sum they struck
several months ago.
The Swedish cruiser Flygia has ar
rived at Norfolk, Va, with Prince
Wilhelm, grandson Of King Oscar.
Salutes were exchanged between Fort
Monroe and the ships Of Admiral
Evans squadron. The prince is visit
ing the exposition.
The body Of James Cahill, the fire.
man drowned in an accident last June
on the Great Northern railroad near
Leavenworth when the engine left the
track ssand sank in the Wenstchee river
in the Tumwater canyon. The engineer
and fireman were both carried to wat
cry graves, but the body of the engineer
was recovered shortly after by the
train crew.
While Joe Lawson and a companion
were playing game Of billiards in a
Butte saloon recently Charles Fisher
tried to josh Lawson about the way he
handled his cue and they became in
volved in a quarrel. Lawson hit Fish
or severe blow over the left temple
and he struck the wall Of the building
with such force that his neck was
broken. Fisher died Immediately.
Lawson made no attempt to escape and
WAS placed under arrest.
President Samuel Gompers of the
American Federation of Labor has re-
ported to the executive council of the
federation that he, John Mitchell of
indianapolis and Daniel J. Keefe of De-
troit had been entrusted by the united
labor with an attempt to bring about
IAN honorable adjustment of the tele-
graphers' strike at an opportune time. "
Mr.. Gompers was asked when he
thought that time would arrive and he
replied that he did not know.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

The New York journal of Commerce
says that Secretary Bonapart in the
presidents cabinet is soon to resign.
The Hon. VIM. H. Taft, secretary of
war accompanied by his wife will ar
rive in Spokane at IL O'Clock on the
evening of Wednesday, September 4,
over the Northern Pacific and will stop
but about 16 minutes. He is enroute to
Manila.
MARQUIS Ito of Japan has been honor
ed by his government for his good man
agement of Korean affairs.
1t is now believed that A. ID. Gill, a
we'll known northern Montana ranch
man and cattle owner, who disappear.
ed last fall, was murdered and his body
cremated, as some remains have been
found supposed to be his.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
Moors Attack
French Troops

Casa Blanca, Aug. 21.-A large force
OF Moors descended upon the French
camp and were repulsea after sharp
conflict. The tribesmen advanced
within 800 yards of the city.
Fifty Algerian horsemen who were
sent against them were permitted to
advance within half mile when the
Moors wildly charged, wounding sever
al Algerian and French officer COM
manding them, and severing one Alger
ian's head. The French officer rallied
his men and retired slowly until rein
forced, when the Moors recoiled.
Fighting eventually covered a front
Of 16 miles and lasted from z to II.
The French used machine guns with
deadly effect. The cruiser Gloire also
shelled the enemy.
When groups of Moors were first dis
covered, the French sharpshooters and
cavalry were sent out in front, followed
by Algerian horsemen. The engage
ment became general after steady
advance by the French. Volleys clear
ed the beach of the enemies forces and
the artillery, exploding shrapnel shells
further to the south, scattered the
Moors in all directions at IL O'Clock.
The French officers believe the main
body of the Moors did not venture
forth, but as concealed behind a high
ridge.
The French government dlscredits
the report that the sultan of Morocco
intends to protest to the powers against
Frances action at Casa Blanca.
1t is announced that a number of
Kabeles are marching from Mazagan
to Casa Blanca with the intention of
delivering formidable attack shortly.
With the object of getting the fanat-
ioal members of the Ulema who favor
a holy war, the sultan has appointed
them to delegation that is to come to
Tangier to discuss the situation.
Raisuli, the captor of Sir Harry Nc
Lean, is at his old camping ground at
Ell Hauta, the shrine of Sidi Kuseph.
lie has written letter to Ell Merani,
the uncle OF the Sultan, telling him he
was sent out by the Sultan to fight, not
TO remain inactive. This communica-
ton angered Ell Merani and he moved
his army to within eight miles of Raj
suli's position. Fighting is imminent.
II Ell Merani is defeated the hill tribes
will lose Alcazar, but if he is victor
ious the situation will be saved and
Raisuh captured.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
Bold Robbery
From Mail Car

Lincoln, Neb. Aug. 22.-Three reg
istered mail sacks, containing about a
quarter of million, dollars disappeared
from Burlington train between Dem
yer, Col, and Oxford, Neb., last Sun
day night, so it is reported. Detect
ives of the postoffice are investigating.
superintendent Bueller of the mail
clerks believes the robbery was just
west Of the Nebraska line. Both mail
clerks slept while the train was pass
ing along stretch with few stations.
It'll is believed somebody entered the
car and threw out the sacks, which
were destined for Chicago.
At the general offices of the Burling-
ton at Chicago it was stated by officers
that they had no knowledge whatever
of any theft of mail sacks.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
NO CAUSEFOR ALARM
LESLIE N. SHAW SAYS fROS-
PERITY WILL CONTINUE.
Crops All Right-Mnes and Forests
Yield Products Worth Billions Of
DoIIars-No Factories Are Idle-lf
tho People Want Continuance OF
Era of AffIuence, They May Have II.

Leslie M. Shaw, former secretary
of the treasury, has authorized the fol
lowing interview on the present finan-
cial and industrial conditions:
Our farms produce more than
So, 500, 900, 900 per annum and the pros
peet is good for an average crop. Our
mines yield more than S1,50O,00O. 900
and our forests more than 81, 0OO. 0OO.-
900. and none of these sources of
wealth has been exhausted. The out
put of our factories, in other than
food products, totals $12 zoo, 900 900.
and no fires have been extinguished.
The railways earn more than $4,000
100000 and they are all in successful
operation. The payroll of our factories
and railways aggregate approximately
SO, 100000, 900 and the scales Of wages
have not been reduced.
an other words, the real sources of
the peoples wealth have not yet been
affected and the ability of industrial
concerns to pay dividends is not
measured by the market price of their
stock.
Logical reasons for serious condi-
lions are never wanting. II /
judge correctly the people will have
exactly what they expect. If those
who have money in the banks with
draw it and lock it up, if the banks
refuse to grant accommodations, and
If the consuming public decline to
place orders then we will very soon
witness the effects.
Let those who think that times Of
disaster follow each other at regular
intervals bear in mind that this coun-
try never yet experienced a period Of
depression that was not traceable to
financial or economic agitation or leg
islation, and usually to both. In 1898
the redemption of greenbacks in sill
yer instead of gold was openly advo-
Gated by the party in power which
was under promise to remove the pro-
tective tariff from our industries and
the free coinage of silver at the ratio
of 16 to 1 was championed by promi-
nent members of both parties. The
country might have survived any one
of these sources of alarm but it could
not survive all three.
"At this time no one questions our
financial system, and the tariff will
not be touched for at least Is months.
Some check in the speed at which we
are going is most desirable, and the
checking process has probably begun.
1t will require fair measure of conf
dence and courage to prevent undue
retardment in our industries. Capital
cannot be forced into activity but it
never seen the time when universal
sanity was more essential to our we'll
being"
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
STRIKE STILL GOES
BOTH SIDES CLAIMING GAINS
RIGHT ALONG,
Nonunion Men on Deck to Take Places
Of Strlkers-President Small Ex-
pected In New York This Week.
viii start Daily Paper--Portland
Gets Encouragement.

New York, Aug. 19.-As though by
mutual consent the parties to the
strike of the telegraphers took things
easier Sunday and the usual claims
and counter claims OF the days devel-
opments were not made public.
The local union has decided to be-
gin at once the publication Of daily
paper which would set forth the
strikers side Of the controversy.
1t is said the special leased wire
service was materially improved
throughout the country Sunday.
One Wall street brokerage firm re-
fused the demands asked by its eight
operators, and when the latter quit
Immediately filled their places with
nonunion men. The telegraph COM
panies reiterated that they were doing
business without serious incon-
venience. The strikers for their part
still insisted the situation was salts
factory.
The early arrival of President Small
and the consequent shifting from
Chicago to this city of executive direc.
ton of the strike is awaited expec-
family by the telegraphers Of the east.
Just when Small will reach here the
union men could not say. They had
received no word from him, but ex-
pected he will be here within a few
days and they hope President Small
will be able to bring about a better
situation from the strikers standpoint
Unbounded enthusiasm was created
at the meeting of the operators at
Portland, Oregon. Sunday by letter
written by Daniel McAllen Offering
his services to the strikers in their
effort to effect a settlement Of the
strike as soon as possible along the
demands made by the union. The
latter met with a warm reception
on the part of the operators, and 1t
was decided to invite Mr.. McAllen
to take charge of all local arrange
ments. for the assistance and support
of the striking operators. In answer
tn his letter President Branin and Sec
rotary Morgan of the union were in
structed to prepare letter to Mr. Nc
Allen outlining to him the stand Of the
operators and their grievances.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
BAY CITY HoNoRS JAPs.
international Love Feast in Frisco
Favors Peace.

FaNOr6 fcdCc.
San Francisco.-The Paramount ho-
tel was the scene of an international
love feast Saturday afternoon, the oc-
casion being a banquet rendered by
the San Francisco Chamber of Com
MERGE, assisted by many prominent
Japanese. The guest OF honor was
Kikijiro Ishii, director of commercial
affairs of the Japanese foreign office.
Another honored guest was Secretary
Straus of the department Of com
MERGE and labor. who was fellow
passenger of Director Ishii on the
steamer Asia.
There were about $50 guests, in
Guiding Mayor Taylor Of this CITY,, and
elaborate preparations were made to
make the affair international in char.
acter. There was mineral wdter from
Japan, and singers and performers
from the same land entertained.
According to Secretary G. w. Burke
Of the chamber of commerce the OBJ
ject of the banquet was to favorably
influence any report that Director
Ishii may make to his government up
on the Japanese labor troubles here
Peace was the keynote of the affair.
Secretary Straus spoke on labor
and his good Impressions Of the Ha
waiian islands,
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
CYCLONE KILLS CHILDREN.
Fearful Wreck in Alberta Country
Mother and Baby Escape.

Vermillion, Alberta-A tragedy &C.
Cured recently at the ranch of Henry
Meyer, a well known local horsemen, on
the Battle river, about 20 miles from
here, as a result of a small cyclone,
which passed across the district about
5 o'clock in the afternoon. Mr.. Mey-
er, with his hired man and eldest
child, boy of 10 years, were haying
az some distance from the ranch and
Mrs. Meyer, with the four remaining
children, the youngest a boy of four
months old, were in the kitchen. When
the hurricane struck the house the
three eldest children ran from the
building. but had got only short dis
lance when they were overtaken by
the flying timbers, two being instant
ly killed and the third so badly in
jured that she died this morning at 4
o'clock.
Mrs. Meyer and the baby had a mi
raculous escape as the building was
completely demolished, together with
the stables and corrals. A horse was
also killed. The dead children were
all girls. Emerald, Ruby and Pearl,
their ages being 8, and years, re-
spectively. So far as could be ascer-
tanned no other harm was done. The
report was brought to town by Mr..
Meyers man. who came for DR.. Ryan
to attend Pearl, the injured child. She
died, however, before his arrival. The
children will be buried Sunday.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
METEOR AND SEA COLLIDE
Dwellers on Long Island See Strange
Slant.

New York.-All people out Of doors
at Amagansett, Long Island. were
startled the other evening when they
heard a terrific roar and at the same
time saw blazing mass shooting
through the heavens over the ocean,
apparently only little way out from
shore. The blazing object appeared
to many to be about 20 feet in diam
eter.
Those who witnessed the flight say
the meteor must have weighed several
tons. When it struck the ocean huge
breakers came tumbling shoreward.
Several bathing pavilions were washed
away and fishermens nets were bat
tered from their moorings. while con-
siderable damage was caused to prop
erty along the ocean front. Great num-
bers Of dead fish were swept in.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
RAISEFREIGHTRATES
RAILROAD COMPANIES CLAIM
THEY need The MONEY.
Appeal to Interstate Commerce Com
mission to Raise Rates From 2Lsc to
zoe per HundredweIght in ali
Freight Tariffs-Ehective Jan. I,
1909-All Railroads Are Included.

The transc6ntinental railroads. the
Northern Pacific, the Great Northern
and the Hartman system. covering
the Pacific northwest, with its con.
.nectiens. the Oregon Short Line and
the Oregon Railway & Navigation
company. are preparing. so 1t is de-
'clared. to propose to the interstate
commerce commission a general in
crease ranging from 2K to 20 cents
per hundredweight in all freight tar
IFS from Chicago to the Coast and
from Puget sound to San Francisco.
This increase is to be effective Jan
uary !. 1908, If approved by the COM
mission.
The recent trip of II. M. Adams, a
general agent of the Great Northern.
and r. b. Miller. general freight agent
of the o. Il. & NJ, to Spokane, Taco
ma and other common points on the
systems was made, IL is declared, for
the purpose of checking present rates,
with view to proposing the advance.
'One of the most important confer
iences was that in the offices of Gen
'eral Freight Agent Henry Blakley of
the Northern Pacific.
At that meeting the question of the
increase was thoroughly discussed
and the general freight tariffs carried
in Mr. Blakeley's office carefully
checked. Officials of the Northern Pa
cific do not care to discuss the report
ed Increase at this time. In some
quarters the report is questioned. The
general impression among railroad
men seems to be. however, that the ad-
vance is not improbable. and that, If
proposed. it is justified by conditions.
They add that publication is prema-
ture, as the plans are not fully worked
out.
This proposition will be submitted
to the interstate commerce commits
sion by the railroads, which will con-
tend that the increase is justihable
by reason of the advanced price of
coal. labor and material, lower pas
senger rates and the expense which
the roads are put to in defending
themselves from persecution.
Henry Blakely. general western
freight agent OF the Northern Pacific
at Tacoma says there is not a bit of
truth in the above report. Heoharact-
erized the story as pipe dream and
denied it unqualifiedly. Furthermore.
the railroads are not contemplating an
advance in transcontinental freight
rates.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
Build East French Steamer.

M. Praviche. designer in chief Oh
the French line of steamers, a recent
arrival in this country, has announced
the French line will soon build new
steamship to be second in size only 10
the new Cunarder's Lusitania and Muir
itania. The steamer will be equipped
with the reciprocating form of engines,
The company intends 70 go in for speed
and the coming liner will be, it is
planned, the fastest craft using the ole
style of engines afloat.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
STANDARD PAYS FINEq NOT YET
Fake Check Elates Treasury Clerks
at Washington.

A fake check for the exact amount
81 of the fine imposed upon the Standard
Oil company by Judge Landis at Chi
cago was received at the treasury de-
partment Saturday from an unknown
sender. It was mailed at Toledo Ohio.
was drawn on a bank there and was
signed by the Standard Oil company
and John d. Rockefeller" The re-
ceipt of the check caused much abuse
ment among the treasury officials.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
RAILROAD FROM CALIFORNIA
Northwestern Pacific to Continue as
Far as Portland.

Orders have been issued to begin
construction work on the Northwest
ern Pacific. a joint Southern Pacific
and Atchison enterprise, which is to
give San Francisco a new railroad con.
nection with Eureka. 1t will eventu-
ally be continued along the coast into
Oregon, to connect with the main
branch of the Southern Pacific, max
ing an easy grade all the way to Port
land. Some of the construction will be
very costly. The 11O-mile stretch be-
tween Willitts and Shevley will cost
about S13.0O0,00O, and there is one
stretch of seven miles which it will
take 100000 to build.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
Socialists From Many Lands.

Stuttgart, Germany, Aug. 20.-The
International Socialist congress open
ed here Sunday with over 900 dele
safes, representing 25 countries.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23

A lot of men imagine that they know
all about the financial question be
cause they happen TO know a man who
lives next door to a bank.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
California Train Is Ditched.

San Luis Obispo, Cal, Aug. 10
The train from the south, due here at
S:o5 o'clock Sunday, was wrecked near
Consepcion, II miles south Of Fonda.
The passenger coaches ana the bag
gage car were switched. No one was
seriously injured except mail clerk.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
U. S. SECOND IN NAVAL POWER
uncle Sans Warships Are Modern
and Up.to-Date.

The annual issue of f. L. James
Fighting Ships in 1907" one of the
recognized authorities on navies, puts
the United States second among the
naval powers. and Britain first.
The book says: Both in ships
with high powered guns or impervious
TO vital injury at long range, the
United States fleet is superior to any
other navy in the world"
Jane characterizes the American
navy as an extremely good second.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
Russian Colony in Mexico.

Mexico City.-Negotiations are pend
ing for the purchase of 1900 acres
to be colonized by Russians. Twenty
thousand are to leave western Russia
soon, to be Joined by 2OOO now at Los
Angeles.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
TWO DROWNED IN COLUMBIA
Prominent Young People of Van
couver, Wash.

Vancouver, Wash, Aug. 2O.-Miss
Ellen Waite and Joseph Sullivan, both
prominent young people of this place,
were drowned in the Columbia river
here Sunday.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
SAYS NO TRIAL FOR MOVER.
Attorney Miller Declares Borah So
Stated

Charles H. Meyer, president of the
Western Federation of Miners, is not
to be tried for the murder of ex-Gov.
.ernor Steunenberg of Idaho"
Fred Miller. one of the counsel for
the Western Federation of Miners
stated today that he had it on the
statement of Senator Borah that the
president of the federation will escape
the long and dreary trial to which
Haywood was subjected.
Clarence barrow will be chief coun
sci for the federation for Steve Adams
and for Pettibone.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23

Robert Pinkerton, head detective of
the Pinkerton detective agency, died
at sea recently on the steamship
Bremen. He was en- route to Germany
for his health.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23

Many a storm could be so easily
averted If we only watched the baro'
meter that hangs on the wall OF the
human heart.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-23
u, S. SHIPS IN JAP PORT.
The Cruiser Squadron From Far East
Anchors at Yokohama.

The navy department is advised Of
the arrival at Yokohama of the cruis-
ers West Virginia, Maryland, Penn
sylvania and Colorado, comprising the
first division of the Pacific fleet. The
cruiser squadron soon sails for Homo
lulu en- route to San Francisco.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-04

appointment of Mace Cochran and s
Allen as special police officers TO act
without pay from the city. They were
confirmed.
Chief OF the Fire Department Vail
sent IN the following appointments IN
his department, all or which We're con-
frmed sam Roberts vice w. II. c..
Drake, resigned; George Clauscn. vice
@. j. r.. Gulbransen, resigned; Andy
Dahlquist, vice n. l.. Hclrich, resigned,
George walter Joseph Peterson and
n. O. Bourne. so MI vacancies at sta
ton No g.
city Recorder Morcton reported that
the receipts OF his Office for the month
of May, Including receipts in both
divisions Of the city court amounted
10 the total sum of s2,254 So
city Auditor AIN submitted the de-
paiiincut payrolls ot the city for the
last half OF May. amounting IN an to
Sl7.SG61S, which were referred for APP
proyal.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-04
WHO WANTS TO BE coNsuL7
Mr. Hansen, Who Represents the
Danes, Is Ready TO Quit.

Danish Consul Hansen is disguised
with his job and Is ready to quit tIc
has held the unenviablc position for
number OF years. during which time la
has been allowed Sc per year. part OF
the time, for postage and office eN-
pcuses. He has been expected 10 do all
the running around necessary m
searching for information spend money
ont OF his own pocket Cur countrymon
who may b. entirely unworthy of such
aid, ana iu fact maintain mn office thar
ought TO have an least 500 per year for
running expenses, to say nothing ul
salary So the consul is ready to- lei
some one else try being Danish repre-
may enjoy IT,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-04
U. o. q. Al sALTAIR.

University field day at saltair prom
Uses 10 be ono Of the biggest in the his
tory of the institution. Extensive prep
arations are being made al the resort
for the occasion, and 2 committee Of
students, alumni and faculty are at
work on a program for the days OUT
ing A list OF sports has been pre-
pared to take place In the water, on the
pavilion floor and on the beach. The
meet win be unique one and the
hundreds u siudenls and their triends
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-04
AT wANpAMERE.

The girls from the Independent Tele-
phone Offices of this city went 20 Wan
damere last evening. taking their pic
MIC and enjoying few hours I'm recre-
aIon at the pretty city resort About
~ Young ladies' constituted the party
and al had good lime.
Al the same time about 600 students
from the Lowell school were NJ Wanda
mere park. A banquet for the school
children was spread early IN the eve-
nlng, and between pntronising the var
i0us attractions OF the resort and the