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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
TWELVE LIVES LOST IN FIRE.
Early Forming Blaze In New York
Tenement District.

New York, Nov. %. = At least IL
lives we're lost in fire in a Brooklyn
tenement house early today, and the
fremen are searching for other bodies.
1t is believed the death list will equal
Is. Twelve persons were injured
none, it is believed, fatally.
Shortly after 2 o'clock this morning
flames were found in the cellar of No.
1856 Troutman street, a three story
frame tenement house, and by the time
the fremen arrived the stairways and
air-shafts were ablaze and the halls
filled with smoke. Three other alarms
were turned in and soon large detach-
ment of firemen was at work fighting
the fire.
Despite the efforts of the fremen the
flames spread to the adjoining tene-
ments, 1872, 1874, 1873 and 100. The
occupants of these houses were early
notified of their danger and it is be-
lieved that all escaped.
The fremen found the dead bodies of
nine persons shortly after their arrival
ct the scene and another was added to
the number within few minutes.
Further search was rewarded by the
finding of the bodies of man and a
woman In bedroom on the top floor
of No. 1856. They were severely
burned, but death, as in the cases of
the other victims, had been due to
suffocation.
The first floor OF the building, where
the fire originated, was occupied by
Antonio Giambalvos, who conducted a
grocery store, his living apartments
being in the rear. The flames were
fret found, according to those who
turned in the first alarm, in the cellar
Immediately under this store, and they
communicated with lightning rapidity
to the upper floors of the house. The
cause of the fire is unknown.
The money loss is inconsiderable.
The occupants of the houses were la
borers.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
EXPLOSION CAUSES FIRE.
Missouri Building at ST. Louis Fair
Totally DESTROYED.

Worlds Fair Grounds, st. Louis,
Nov. 22.-The Missouri state building
was destroyed by fire tonight, resulting
from the explosion of a hot water
heater in the basement. Instantly the
flames shot up through the rotunda
and the north wing and cupola were a
solid mass of flames within ten min
utes after the explosion. The less can
not be estimated accurately, owing to
the temporary nature of the construction
material, which has no salvage value.
The principal loss is in the contents Of
the building. The building cost sl45,-
600, and in the building were $75, 200
worth of furnishings, the most valuable
of which we're portraits of ex-Missouri
governors and supreme judges. These
cannot be replaced.
The fire was the most spectacular
that has occurred in st. Louis in years
Thousands OF persons hurried from
all poi tions OF the grounds, attract
by the sheet of flames that spurted
from the cupolas, making far greater
brilliancy than the illumination of al
the buildings. A wind was blowing
from the south, and the flames sho
down the northern side OF the cupols
and met a sheet of flames which envel
oped the northern wing. Instantly tbs
building was ahame from cop to lot
tom in the northern half. :, Sparks
were carried over the United States
government building as far northwest
as the Liberal Arts palace. Buckle
brigades were hurried to the roofs o
these buildings, preventing ignition
After the flames were under contro
and had been sufficiently extinguisheC
to admit the fiIemen entering tn,
building the south wall fell without
warning and buried Lloyd Randolph
driver of city engine No. %, and Franz
O'Conuor, of city truck No. 9. Severa
others only escaped by narrow mar
gin. Captain Edward O'Neill, o
World g fair truck No. was seriously
hurt, George Carenbach was killed anC
Jerry Fagin, of the same company, wal
probably fatally injured.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
ORGY or SAILORS.
Officers and Men of Baltic Fleet in
Wild CarouSe.

Canea, Island of Crate, Nov. 23.-
Disgraceful scenes transpired yesterday
when several groups Of officers and men
of the vessels belonging to the Baltic
feet in this port left various drinking
houses and paraded the streets. The
Russians we've evidently intoxicated.
Brandisbing their swords and other
weapons. they made wild rush at the
peaceful passers-by. At least five of
these were murdered by the Russians,
and many others wounded and large
number cuffed and beaten. The brawls
continued until late into the night.
Under cover OF darkness the drunk
ards grew wilder still and their shouts
and loud talk scared most people into
their houses. The streets became prac-
tically deserted by the residents. 1t is
reported that least 40 of the Russian
soldiers have so far deserted.
Evidence of unimpeachable character
exists showing that the discipline on
board the chips is unparalleled in its
laxity and that the men, being intoxi-
Gated most OF the time, cannot be con-
trolled by the few of their sober and
serious minded officers.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
SLIPS BY TOGO.
Russian Ship Leaves PORT Arthur
During Storm.

Chefoo, Nov. 1.-THE Russian tor
pedo boat destroyer Ratstoropony put
into this harbor this morning. Firing
was heard half an hour before she en-
tered the han Dor. A snow storm and
high wind was prevailing at the time,
and it is believed that the Russian yes
sci. under cover of the storm, made an
attempt to escape from Poit Arthur.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press succeeded in reaching the destroy
er after she arrived here, but he was
not allowed to board her. The captain
OF the Chinese cruiser Hal YuDg was
the first person to go on board. He
held brief conference with her com
mander, after which the Ratstoropony
came further in the stream and anchor
ed in the same spot that the destroyer
Ryeshitelni did last August before she
was cut out by the Japanese.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Crews of riore TrswIers TESTIFY.

Hull, England. Nov. 22.-In conse-
quence of further arrivals of trawlers
from Dogger Bank this morning the
board of trade commission of inquiry
into the North sea incident held brief
session today. The only evidence of
any Importance was statement made
by the mate Of the trawler Kennel to
the effect that at o'clock in the morn
ing after the attack two masted, two
funneled steamer approached the Ken
net and fired shot, which passed be-
tween the trawlei's mast and funnel,
but did not injure her.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Japan Appreciates frances posIfIo.

Toxic, Nov 18-The negotiations b.
tween Toxic and Paris, concerning the
alleged violation by France of neutral-
ity in permitting ships of the Russian
second squadron to use French har bors,
continue. Pending their conclusion,
the Japanese government is silent.
Sections OF the press and public are in
dulging in somewhat severe criticiema
of the action of the French, but tho
feeling is distinctly more temperate
among the better informed Japanese
who sympathize with the delicate po-
eition of France as Russia g ally.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
FEARED CAPTURE
Russian Torpedo Boat Destroyer
Blown Up At ChefOo.
JAPANESE BOATS SEEN OFF HApBOR
Vessel Had Been Disarmed and the Machinery
DisabIed-Snge Spar Marks Her Grave
Three Dull Explosions Heard.

Cheefoo, Nov. 49, Fearing capture
by the Japanese, whose boats were off
the port, the Russians today blew up
the torpedo boat destroyer Rastoropny, !.
which escaped from Port Arthur under
cover of a severe storm and entered this
harbor last night.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press learns authoritatively that the
Rastoropny had sealed orders provide
ing that unless there came highly
favorable opportunity to escape. the
vessel should be blown up. Sufficient
powder for the purpose was secreted
before the destroyer left Port Arthur.
Small charges of ordinary powder
placed in each OF the FIVE water tight
compartments were exploded.
Customs Officer Koenig was ON board
the destroyer, and the Russians experi-
enced considerable difficulty in getting
him off without arousing his suspicion.
The destroyer's cutter, manned by two
men, was lying near, and the official
was persuaded to take tide around She
Rastoropny in order that he might see
the injuries she was alleged to have res
ceived.
No sooner had the customs officer
stepped into the cutter than petty
officer drew his watch and urged the
rowers to make all speed away. When
the destroyer had gone down the official
was taken on shore.
The Russians, with the exception of
one man, left the destroyer during the
afternoon. This last man lit slow
fuses and blew up the vessel. There
we're three dull explosions which were
scarcely audible 100 yards away from
the place where they occurred. Almost
simultaneously the Rastoropny sank to
the bottom. A single spar marks her
grave.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Sails win Cotton for Japan.

Seattle, Nov. lit is reported from
Vancouver, B. c., that the Canad ian
Pacific steamship company's steamer
Athenian, formerly a United States
government transport, has sailed from
that port with contraband cargo for
the Japanese government. According
to information received in Seattle. the
vessel is carrying a shipment of 300
tons of cotton for the government ar
senal at Toxic. Fears ale entertained
tor the vessels safety, ss Russian
agents have advised st. Petersburg au-
thcrities of the nature of the cargo.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Canal Commissioner Resigns.

Washington, Nov. 81. - Frank j.
Hecker has resigned as member OF
the Panama canal commission. In his
letter of resignation sent TO President
Roosevelt, Mr.. Hecker said the climate
OF the canal zone is unfavorable to his
health, and he felt constrained to re-
sign. The president accepted the re-
signation, and in reply to to Mr..
Hecker"s letter, paid the retiring CON-
missioner tribute, and expressed re-
greet that his health would not permit
him to serve any longer. Mr.. Hecker
is from Michigan.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Chicago Railways Sold.

Chicago, Nov. 23.-The Record Her
aid says: Thirty-six million dollars is
to be paid for the Chicago City
railway by a syndicate headed by
Marshall Field, P. A. Valentine and
John j. Mitchell, of Chicago, and j. P.
Morgan, Thomas Ryan and their asso
ciates of New York City. Mr.. Nor
gan's Wall street firm and one other
trust company, not yet named, will
underwrite the deal. The moneyed
men of the East and West have Joined
and will buy mp city railway stock at
5000 rhare.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Russia Buys Destroyer in England

New York, Nov. %. "A remarkable
story comes from the Glasgow cores:
pondent of the American, to the effect
that topedo boat destroyer of great
speed. built in an English shipyard
has been delivered to the Russian gov
eminent, and that Burke Roche, ex-
member OF parliament from Ireland,
and well known in society, had com
manded the boat during tie voyage
through the Kiel ship canal to Libau
on the Baltic.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Columbus Old Log Book.

Paris, Nov. 23.- "A movement is on
foot to have the United States acquire
the collection Of private papers of
Christopher Columbus which is now in
the possession of the Duke of Able,
who resides here. The existence Of
these priceless papers was recently
brought to light through the recent re-
searches of Henry Vignaud, secretary
OF the American embassy. He traced
them from the death cf Columbus
to the present possessor.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
REMOVED BY PRESIDENT.
Roosevelt Takes Initial Step Toward
purging Alaska Service.

Washington, Nov. IS. = Copvinced
that the Alaska judiciary is more or
less undermined with rottenness, and
that all the courts are resting under =
cloud of suspicion because of innumer-
able charges preferred against the vari-
GUS judges and their subordinates,
President Roosevelt today took the mi
tial step toward purging the service 81
undesirable elements by summarily
removing Frank II. Richards, of Alas
ka, marshal of Nome district, and re-
questing the resignation of Melville O..
Brown, OF Wyoming, judge of the Ju-
neau district.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Taft Off for Panama.

Washington, Nov. 81. = Secretary
Taft left this evening foI New Orleans
en- his way to Panama, where be goes
as the special representative of Presi-
dent Roosevelt to present a message Of
amity and good will to President
Amador. He is accompanied by Mrs.
Taft; Senior Obaldia, the Panama MN
lister; Rear Admiral Judge Walker,
president of the Panama canal commits
zion; Judge Charles 6. Magoon, law
officer of the canal commission; N. W.
Cromwell, attorney for the canal COM
pany, and others.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Nav Succeed Hecker.

Washington, Nov. 22--Whi.e no an
nouncement has yet been made regard
ing the presidents action in the selec-
tion of a man to succeed Colonel Frank
j. Hecker on the isthmian canal COM
mission, it is known he is considering
seriously the appointment of Senator
Francis M. Cockiell, of Missouri, to
the vacancy. 1t is intimated that SEN
ator Cockrell hinsely practically will
have the determination ssof the matter.
If his health will permit him to under
take the arduous work it is reasona blv
certain he can have the appointment.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Notifies China He viii Dlsarm.

Chefoo, Nov. 1.-THE captain of the
Russian torpedo boat destroyer Ratsto-
ropony, which put into this harbor
early tins morning, has notified the
Chinese authorities that he will disarm.
1t is believed that this decision was ar
rived at after communicating with st.
Petersburg. There is reason to believe
that Japanese cruisers have been watch
ing the port, although steamer which
has just arrived saw DO Japanese war
vessels
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Looks Like a Sausage.

Chefoo. Nov. 23.-The local Russian
consul has received from Port Arthur
letter describing the use by the Japan
ese Of a peculiar missile. This looks
like long sausage The Japanese
throw it into the trenches, and it
bursts, giving off an odor so foul that
if it is not thrown out of the trenches
Immediately the soldiers faint. The
gas il not fatal in its effects.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Chinese Terror Stricken.

Shnghai, Nov. 18.-The rebels hav<
repulsed the imperial troops at Liu-
chowfu, in the provine of Kwangsi.
southern China. They have captured
Yuenhsien,, Tienhosien Lohengshien,
Buaiyenshin and Liuhen five of the
prinipal towns in the province. The
merbants and bankers fed from th<
town. Chou Flu, ex-governor of the
province CT Shantung who was recently
appointed viceroy at Marking has been
or Tered to proceed Immediately to hid
post and to take measures TO check the
rebels
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
HEAVY Explosion reIt a, psunv.

Chefoo, Nov. 23.-The general attack
on Port Arthur was resumed November
IS or 10, according to the report of
persons arriving today from Dalny.
They say that the Japanese are so Sc
cretive that ii is difficult in DaIny to
learn the true facts. Even the officers
detailed to work at the base do not
know what their comrades at the front
are doing. November 16 a peculiarly
heavy explosion shook every ship lying
at Dalny. The explosion was ascribed
to the blowing up of land mines or a
magazine.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Pennsylvania Advances Wages.

Pittsburg, Nov. 17.-An official an
nouncement of jan advance in wages af-
fecting many employees of the south
west system of the Pennsylvania line
of Pittsburg was made today. At
ter December / road freight train crews
will have their wages increased when
they work overtime. The conductors
will get 81 cents an hour and the brake
men 20 cents, an increase Of 2 cents An
hour for conductors and ! cent for
brakemen- The change, it is said, will
mean to the Panhandle road an increase
in wages of about tl8, 900 a month.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Liberty Bel Sent Home.

st. Louis, Nov. l8.-special farewell
exercises in honor of the Liberty bell,
which had been on exhibition in the
Pennsylvania building at the wol Id
fair, were held today. at the conclusion
Of which the honored relic was started
on its trip back to Philadelphia Al
immense throng attended the exercise,
crowding the space around the bell il
the rotrnda of the Pennsylvania build
ing. The ceremony closed with pro
longed cheers.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26

Moscow - A strange discovery has
been made at the city water works by
the workmen who are engaged in sink
ing well as an auxiliary water supply.
At depth Of 23 feet they encountered
solid log about 10 inches In diameter.
The timber seems to be tamarack and
is perfectly sound. A section of the
log was removed and pieces preserved
as curiosity. There Is no explana-
tion as to how the timber may have
come to be where it was found. Eight
cen years ago a similar discovery was
made at the corner of Main and First
streets, but it was at depth of 40 feet
Some claim that in ages gone by this
valley was covered with timber and
that the present surface is an alluvial
deposit resulting from inundation for
possibly centuries subsequent to a sub
sidence in the whole territory, and a
more recent upheaval brought the sur
face above water.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26

Wallace-On account of the low stage
of water in the streams of the district
the production of ores from the mines
OF the Occur d'Alenes dropped off sew
eral thousand tons during October. 1t
is estimated by mining raen that the
output for last month was between 90
600 and 81 900 tons. OF this amount
the Bunker Hill & Sullivan mining
company shipped approximately % per
cent-abeut 5000 tons of silver lead
ores. This property approached nearer
its monthly record of production of the
past six or seven mouths than any of
the other large mines of the district.
The four properties of the Federal
Mining & Smelling company seut to the
smelters between 1000 and 1000 tons
of concentrates. This is somewhat be-
low their average monthly production
The decrease is occasioned by the in
sufficiency of water. The Standard and
Mammoth mines prob ced nearly all
Of this output. the Tiger Poorman APP
proximatcly l 200 tons and the Last
Chance NINE at Wardner the remand
err.
The Morning mine, which has been
more seriou, ly crippled by the lack of
water than any of the other propeties
Of the dist let, produced but little over
2 900 tons. This is 1900 tons less
than the monthly output when the con-
centator is woked to is full capacity
The Hecules and Hecla mines did rot
fall below their regular monthly pro-
ductionsS each shipping about 1900
o ms OF ore.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26

Kendriok-This town presents a pic
ture today in marked contrast to what
could be seen here a month ago or
shortly after the big fire. The new
business blocks are all beautifully fin
ished and ornamental as well as sub
stantial. Work has been commenced
within the past week on number OF
sidewalks and go many buildings are
about ready for occupancy that it seems
the whole town will celebrate Thanks
giving by stepping into lite new gar
ments about that date.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26

Nez Perce-The Ramey lumber COM
pan is putting in big plant consisting
of dry kiln and planning mill at this
place. The company's saw mill will re-
main in its present location near the
town. The demand for electric power
has increased to such an extent that
the Nez Perce power company is in
stalling a new rs horse power steam
engine for generating electricity
Work is being pushed on the new water
system. The mains will be supplied
from the town well till next spring,
when connections will be made with
the big springs near the town.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Describes Situation as Critical.

Washington, Nov. 2I.-Consul Gene
raj Fowler today cabled the state de-
partment from Chefoo that the situa
ton at Port Arthur is extremely criti-
cal, the outer forts having fallen into
the possession of the Japanese. He
also states that three japanese torpedo
boat destroyers are lying outside Of
Chefoo harbor. and that the Russian
crew of the torpedo boat destroyer
blown up are transferring their arms
and supplies to Chinese cuiser.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
Russia Has New roe.

London, Nov. IS "A dispatch to th(
Pail Mall Gazette from Moscow sayt
that telegram received there fiom
Baku announces that trouble has o..
Cured between Russians and AfghaR1
at Kushk. The Aighans, it is added,
exploded a Russian magazine, and
many soldiers were killed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26

Lew ston-"Work on the new ice
and cold storage plant which oui COM
pany is to erect on East Main avenue
will be commenced Immediately, said
j. F. Thompson, member of the COM
pany. "We expect to have the plant
in operation by next March," The
company is now having the plans for
the new building drawn, and it is ex-
pe:ted to cost between $50, 900 and
$S5, 200. Those in the company are J.
F. Thompson, Peter Thompson, T. T.
Vaughan and Richard Steen.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26

St. Louis, Nov. 1.-The sum Of
$191 ,850.81, the last installment on
The federal loan of "a 800, 900 made to
the Worlds fair several months ago,
was paid into the United States cub.
treasury today by the exposition Off
Gals. This is the 18th payment.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
IfsIIy for Arbitration.

Rome, Nov. %. = Foreign Minister
Tittoni today informed Ambassador
Meyer that he had given instructions to
the Italian ambassador at Washington
to sign an arbitration treaty with the
United States similar to those between
the United States and France and
France and Great Britain.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
billions for Defense.

Berlin, Nov PA dispatch to the
Frankfurter Zeitung from Constantine
pie. Gays Turkey is ordering 100 new
batteries Of artillery fiom German
French and English factories az the
cost Of o.000, 900. The Krupp COM
pany gets the largest contracts.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26

Peck-There much building going
on in this town. Residences seem to
be sprineing up in every locality, and
by the time bad weather sets in many
families will be comfortably housed in
their new homes. Among those who
are building new homes are: Marion
Rickett, Bert Grooms, John Hudson,
Waller Harrison and Tom Woodward.
Thomas Kirby Is making come extens-
i've repairs ON his residence.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
IDAHO STATE NEWS
Items of General Interest to All Of
Our Readers.
COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL DOINGS
A Brief Review Of the improvements. Growth
and Development Along All Lines Of In
Industry Throughout Our State.

Boise-C. c. Moore, a member OF
the legislature from Fremont county,
who was reelected, is in the city, and
it was Immediately given out he was a
candidate for speaker. J. Frank Hunt,
of Bannock, speaker OF the last session,
and Fred Turner of Bingham are also
candidates. Judge j. H. Richards, OF
Ala, is being urged to become candi-
date
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26
RoosrvrLT's PLURALITY.
viii be Largest Ever Given ANY Can
didafe for President.

Returns from all the states in the
union, practically complete, though not
official, show that President Roosevelt
popular plurality will be about $780,
600, the greatest by far ever given any
candidate for the presidency The fig
ures as they now stand are as follows:
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-11-26

Lewiston-A deed has been filed for
recoru whereby William F. Kettenbach
sells to Chris F. Osmers as acres of I'M
plated land south of University addi-
tion for SIS, 200. The land is on the
brow OF the hill overlooking the Snake
river, and is six blocks southwest oil
the normal school. Mr.. Osmers will
plat the land and will place it upon
the market as Normal Hill addition.
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