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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
FEARS AN AMERICAN PLOT.
European Statesmen Believes She
Has Designs on Trade.

Paris, Oct. 7.-,Some European
Statesmen are seriously Concerned for
the economic future OF Esrope. Ger
tain among them, see, or fancy they
see, deep-laid scheme on the part of
the United States for absorbing the
commerce of Asia, and appear to think
the moment has arrived to issue a seri-
GUS note OF warning.
Today M. Melin. ex-prime minister
and leader OF the French Protectionists,
sounds an alarm in the Republique
Franchise in an article entitled "The
United States in Asia"
M. Melin says no mistake should be
made by Europe. He says it is in the
direction OF the Far East America is
evidently turning it's commercial am
bition. England, he says, will prefer
to throw itself into the arms OF the
great American republic, which il
close to her and may render her service.
In conclusion M. Melin says:
Zone cannot refrain from rather
melancholy reflections on the CONNER
cial and economic future of old Europe
The more her industry increases that
much more her machinery improves,
and the more her warehouses are cram.
med with goods, just so much the more
restricted and narrow her expansion
abroad becomes. She now finds herself
in the presence of giant, who, with
mighty Japan, is taking away her Gus
tom. After having seized portion o.
that OF South America, the giant il
now preparing to deprive her of that o.
the Yellow races, which is the mos
important in the world. The issue
promises to leave to Eurpe the negroe,
OF the Soudan and the vast regions o.
Africa, but until that proves proftabl,
poor Europe will have time to stew II
her own Juice"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
MUST DRIVE JAPAN rRon ASIA.
Leading Russian Paper Declares
There Can Be No Compromise.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 11.-Replying
to the statement OF Count Okuma, lead
er of the Japanese / rog essive party,
that the war with Russia would be
long, but that the Japanese would win
in the end, the Novoe Vremya today
declares the idea of possible COM
promise with Japan has been aban-
doned and that the war must be prose-
cuted by Russia in such a way that
there can be no possibility of Japan's
renewing the struggle. Euiops for 80
years was under the menace of revenge
for Alsace.
III we conclude peace with Japan,
all our efforts in the Far East will be
valueless and we shall have to spend
enormous Gums to keep up our arma-
ment there. The Japanese once for all
must be driven out Of the Asiatic con-
tinent."
1t is now accepted here that the re-
ported naval battle off Port Arthur was
purely imaginary. The naval reports
OF the newspapers dwell on the difficult
ties which the Port Arthur squadro
must experience in breaking after the
disastrous sortie of August 10. The
general opinion is that the squadron
could not venture out unless something
happened to the Japanese warships OF
which there is no knowledge here.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15

United States Nall Is ConfIscsfed
BY vIsdlvosfok Squadron.

Portland, Oct. IL. The Russian
government, not content with stopping
vessels from the Pacific coast, because
they carried merchandise intended for
private firms and individuals in Japan,
has now taken to confscating United
States mails. This bias been done with
the mail carried ON the steamer
Calchas, and the act has caused pro-
test to be made by the owners and
agents OF the steamer, which has been
filed with the postotfice department at
Washir gton. Alfred Holt & Co., the
owners of the Calchas, also give notice
that during the duration Of the war
they will carry no more United States
mail to japan.
The latest move Of the Russians will
probably involve them deeper than any
Of their other arbitrary acts eince the
wal opened, as the government is not
likely to permit ito mails to be modest
ed by the cars officials or by any one
else.
The particulars OF tho Calchas affair
we're forwarded by Dodwell & Co., the
Tacoma agents OF the line. TO Frank
Woolsey X Co., their Portland repre-
scntatiyea, in the following telegram
yesterday:
"We have just sent the following tel
egram to the postmas ter general at
Washington, d. O.: Following cable
just received from Alfred Holt & Co.,
Liverpool, owners of the British steam
er Calchas. which vessel was nc lied by
Russian Vladivostok feet off Japan
coast about July 26: "Calchas release
appealed against by Russian crown adj
vocate, because amongst mail matter
was information addressed Japanese
officials containing financial informa-
ton OF value TO enemy. We give you
definite instructions TO notify postofiice
department that we refuse TO carry any
mail for Japan during duration OF
war"
" The Calchas is one of the regular
liners operating between Puget sound
London and Liverpool, via Japan, Chi
ma and the Suez canal. She was on
her regular voyage and her cargo con-
tanned no contraband. We understand
that the Russian crown advocate is
basing his appeal against her release
on the fact that United Stated mails
carried by the Calchas contained infor-
nation for Japanese officials.
We hope the United States gov
eminent will take Immediate action
against the confscatin or detention OF
the Calchas on account of carrying
United States mail. This is certainly
an outrage against the United States
by the Russian government that should
not be allowed to pass. Please be no
tilted that during the duration of the
war we must decline to carry United
States mails for Japan. Kindly advise
what action will probably be taken by
the department aud whether there Il
anything that we could OF should do ,
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15

America Gains Another Victory In
Russian Court.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 8.-ContIary
to general expectations, the represen-
tations submitted to Russia by the
United States for the recognition, with
out discrimination, Of American pass
ports have not been entirely fruitless.
Foreign Minister Lam sdorff's response,
communicated to Ambassador McCor-
mick today, even creates the hope that
something may actually be accomp-
lished.
After receiving consideration at the
foreign office, the American nots was
referred to the high Commission for gem
eral revision of passport laws, which
was created by imperial ukase, in De-
cember, 1903. All matters relating to
passports and the exclusion OF the Jews
are governed by the international laws
of the empire, and the question is out
side of the direct field Of diplomatic
negotiation. BY referring the repre-
seDtation of the United States. compli-
anee with which would involve a modi-
ication of the passport laws, to the
commission, which body is competent
to act thereon, decision Of the question
may be directly reached.
An official OF the foreign Office has
been appointed by Count Lamsdorff to
sit with the commission, thus insurine
considera ton OF the international as
pect of the question. Moreover, the
commission will sit under the direction
Of the minister of the interior and Am
bassador Mccormick, who had an ex-
tended talk with Prince Sviatopolk-
Miisky. the minister of the interior,
upon the subject this afternoon. found
him, as might have been expected from
his recent public utterances, quite
sympathetic.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
AUTO pLuNGtS OVER BANK.
Train Strikes the wreckage and
Three People are filled.

New York, Oct. 8.-While speeding
along in the Bronx early this morning
an automobile containing nine persons
went off an embankment at One Hun
dred and Sixty-first street and Jerome
avenue and two persons, a man and a
woman, were killed The machine fell
on to the New York Central tracks,
and the wreckage was struck by south
bound train.
In the automobile when the accident
occurred were five women and four
men. At Jerome avenue and One Hun
dred and Sixty-first street the roadway
is between 80 and 40 feet above the
railroad tracks. When the big ma
chine plunged downward it struck near
the southbound tracks, and the nine
persons and the automobile were caught
by an incoming train.
Besides the two killed, all the others
in the automobile were injured. They
we're taken to the Fordham hospital,
where it was reported at 1880 this
morning that at least four of those hurt
we're in a serious condition.
One Of the passengers on the train
said that the train was running about
35 miles an hour when it struck the
machine. The machine was a heavy
touring car, and it is said was running
down Jerome avenue at a rapid tate Of
speed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
STATION FOR COLUMBIA.
Navy Department Is Pushing Esfsb-
Ilshmenf of Wireless Teiegraphy.

Washington, Oct. s.-Admiral Man.
ney, chief of the bureau of the equip
ment of the navy department. has Teen
pushing with great energy the estab-
lishment of wireless stations for naval
and general maritime use. A report
addressed by him to the secretary OF
the navy some time ago, but just made
public, shows the bureau already has
established % stations along the coast.
Among the stations to be established
are the following: San Diego, San
Pedro, Point Conception, Point Sur,
Point Arenas, Cape Mendicino, Cape
Blanco, Columbia river, Cape Flattery,
Port Townsend, Bremerton, Washing
ton, Sitka, Dutch Harbor, Kiska is
land, Honolulu, Midway islands,
Guam, Tutuila, Cape Bojeador, Point
Piedras, Capoes, Ologapo, San Bernar-
dino, Port Subig, Port Cebu, Point
Tabuna, Iloilo. Susla Straits.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
BIocksdc-Runncr captured.

Toxic, Oct. 10.-The Port Arthur
blockading fleet has captured Junk
laden with provisions. The junk was
endeavoring TO enter the harbor. The
statements Of the crew and evidence
found aboard the junk indicate the
existence of fleet of so junks organ.
lied TO run the blockade from the vi
entity Of rsingtau. Despite the vigil
lence of the blockading fleet. many
iunks reach the Russian lines at num-
Der of landing places ON the lower end
OF the peninsula. The iunks enter at
night.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
ANOTHER SORTIE
Russian Port Arthur Fleet Puts
Out to Sea.
TOXIC IS CONFIDENT TOGO WILL WIN
Opinion Based on 0f,-Repeatsd Assertion That
Squadron Would Make No sortle Until All
Hope Mas Gone.

Toxic, Oct. 7.--Tokio has advices
that late yesterday evening naval bat
tie had occ urred at Port Arthur. While
no details are obtsinable other than
that the fight is said to have followed a
sortie on the part of the Russian squad
ron, the belief prevails that there can
be no doubt as TO the outcome. The
Russian vessels, as is well known, are
In no condition TO meet Admiral Togo's
we'l-equipped and thoroughly repaired
fleet. In addition to this, the Rus
slams are greatly inferior in numbers.
sortie at this time by the Russian
feet would have peculiar significance,
as 1t would indicate the land fnrces
found their position had become unten-
able, and the fall of the stronghold is
now expected 70 follow quickly. 1t has
been stated on numerous occasions late
y. and on the best OF authority, that
tho battle-torn feet bottled up in the
harbor Of the Port would make no fur
ther attempt to escape, until the last
hope of relief OF holding out had gone
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
ALASKA CABLE COMPLETED.
Acting Governor Distin Announces
Event by rfessaae.

Seattle, Oct. photographic com
munication has now been established
between the states and all parts Ct
Alaska At 7;47 O'Clock this after.
noon the following official n essage was
received here, announcing the opening
OF the line:
sitka, Alaska, Oct. 8, l904.-The
newspapers of Seattle and the Associ-
ated Press: The completion OF the
government cable from Valdez to Sitka,
making complete connection by an
all-American line with 46 stations in
Alaska, is the beginning OF new era
for Alaska. Wagon roads and rail-
ways will open up the greatest mining
center OF the world. Other industries
will quickly follow and insure thi
country's future prosperity. William
L. Distin, acting governor of Alaska. >"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
IDAHO STATE NEWS
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Nez Perez Frank Russell OF Daven-
port has purchased the farm of ] W.
Rozen. Il. the vicinity Of Russell, and
the former has returnd home for bis
family. 1t is understood that $35 Ter
acre was paid for the 800 acre farm.
Lewiston-Frazier & Booth, contract.
ORG, have begun the erection of double
story warehouse for o. NJ. Collins on
G street. which will be used by Mr..
Collins when comPleted as storage
warehouse for grain and feed. The
building will be 50xl00 feet.
Boise-A cloudb urst in the hills
above Murphy last Thursday poured a
flood of water down Rabbit creek that
caused considerable damage in the
town. Several stables were carried
away, and the spring from which the
railway tank 10 supplied was washed
out. The railway is not thought TO have
been seriously damaged. A heavy storm
was general in the mountains of this
section during the afternoon, and the
rainfall in the valley WAS generous.
Moscow-The Baker Carnival COM
pany has arrived here from Giangeville
and is preparing for entertainment the
remainder of the week under the aus
pieces of the Moscow band. The
ground is being laid on and tents put
up on Fourth street between Main and
Washington and on Washington be-
tween Third and Fourth streets. The
shows are divided into four sections.
Each will be a distinct attraction of
itself.
Moscow-Opals have again been found
in the Moscow opal mines. Develop
ment work and prospecting has shown
up some very fine small specimens OF
the red6re opals. 1t is difficult to save
them, as the opals are more brittle
than the rock they are imbedded in.
The lower or bedrock is hardest and
most difficult to work, as the blasting
skaters the opals. The opal bearing
rock near the surface is much softer.
Some fine specimens were found in this
softer rock loose in their little hole in
the rock, resembling the kernel of g
nut. That was when the mines were
worked soon after THEN discovery.
Mullan-At the Snowstorm mine a
compressor will be installed this onth
at the lower workings by the stockhold-
ers, and raise will be made to the up
per workings. In the lower workings
the ledge was tapped at a depth of
1,072 feet. The upper workings are
400 feet deep. On the 400 foot level
the ore body uncovered was AZ feet
wide, which is claimed to run and 8
per cent in copper. Parts of the ledge
gave returns as high as SIP a ton in
go d. 1t is expo ted that the teaching
plant will be able to treat the low grade
ores at good profit. This plant is
partly completed, but work is suspend
ed. The lessees of the upper workings
are shipping 100 tons of the copper ore
daily TO the Tacoma, the Butte and the
Anaconda smelters. About 80 men are
employed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
rlnplnos DELAY reetino.

Manila, Oct. 1.-The mass meeting
of Filipinos, called for the purpose OF
considering the question of Philippine
independence, has been postponed.
Teodoro Sandico, an ex-member OF
Aguinaldos cabinet, who in 1893
signed an order for the massacre of all
foreigners and Americans in Manila,
and ex-Goyernor Reyes, of Abra pro-
vince. and about l 800 Filipinos, most
of them clerks, gathered at the APP
pointed time but did not organize.
sandico advised the meeting to dis
perse and to await developments.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
PATENT DRUGS couSrrRrrIrrO.
Factory IN New York Is Discovered
BY Detectives.


New York, Oct. 1.-THE New York
police are convinced that they have
broken up gigantic drug swindle bv
the arrest Of several men In this city.
The arrests we're made on information
that we'll known proprietary medicines
were being counterieiied and sold as
genuine, and the authorities assert that
the investigation is not complete.
Drugs seized at the apartment Of
Howard +. Wooten today, 1t Is said,
are valued at $40 900. wooten is one
OF the men under arrest. The others
are s. b. Minden, Msnvile Thomas,
Charles s. Horn. Charles Y. Risley and
Walter s, Hockey. IL Ia asserted by
local detectives that slips were found
In the places raided giving the names
Of 5000 druggists throughout the
country TO whom dangerous mixtures
made In New York we've sold.
II lie said that the most In portani
finds in the raids was the circulars sen,
out TO druggists and containing the
code by which they could order the
preparations. 1t Ia alleged by the pc
lice that preparations made by the bes
known chemical firms in Europe wer'
counterfeited. In circulars discovere,
was the statement:
Gan these goods are genuine, II
original packages and unopened"
The price list showed that the drug
in the list were being sold at from II
TO 30 per cent below the usual selling
price.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
Japan To Increase Navv.

San Francisco, Oct. From infor-
nation received in San Francisco by
prominent Japanese, it is evidently the
purpose of Japan to take immediate
steps toward increasing her fighting
efficiency to very considerable degree.
Il is stated the Japanee government has
determined to place contracts at once
for some 20 warships to be completed
at as early date as possible. 1t is
further stated the greater number of
these ships are to be built in this coun-
try, and that several will be tuilt in
San Francisco.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
For the Conscience rund.

New York, Oct. 11.-An unusual
contribution to the treasury has been
received by the Metropolitan Street
railway 1t came in the shape of cur
rency amounting to $3.50. handed to an
official of the company by Polish
clergyman. The latter said woman
member of hie church had confessed in
suing the company for personal in
iuries she had periured herself and
through him wished to restore her
share of the money received. She
made the false oath upon the advice of
an attorney.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
planning to Remove Buildings.

st. Louis, Oct. PLANS are begin
ming to assume shape for the restora-
tion of Forest park after the conclusion
of the Louisiana Purchase exposition.
One member of the restoration COM
mittee has been appointed in the per-
son of George f. Kesslsr, who is at
present landscape architect for the ex-
position. Two other members of the
committee are yet to be appointed by
the directors of the exposition, and it
is probable Mayor Wells will appoint
committee of three to cooperate with
the fair committee.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
Nav Have Robbed Attaches.

st. Petersburg, Oct. S-The French
embassy here has received informtion
that two Cinnamon have been al rested
at Chefoo while trying to exchange s2,-
900 in French and German notes, be-
lieved to have been stolen from Lieu.
tenat de CuverviIle and Captain Won
Gilgenhelm, respectively the French
and German naval attaches at Port
Arthur, who have mysteriously disap-
peared. A local paper intimates that
the Japanese are the real culprits.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15

Denver, Oct IA special to the
News from Santa Re, N NJ, says that
heavy rains last night caused another
rise in the Santa fe river, which was
already very high from previous floods.
Excepting to water mains, no additino-
nal damage was done in the city. All
railroads, except the Santa Fe Central.
are tied up. The Santa Re sent out
only one train today. A News special
from Las Vegas says several washonts
OF newly repaired track south Of this
city were caused by last nights
storm.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
RslIroad 10 pe rIectrinea-

New York, Oct. lO.-About 100
miles OF the Long island railroad sys.
tenn will be equipped with electricity.
Il is stated, and be ready for operation
With that power early next spriug.
Ultimate y it will be possible for a per
son to take train at the Pennsylvania
station, TO be built in the heart a
Manhattan, and ride without change
OF cars or motive power TO Manhattan
Beach, Rockaway Beach, FAY Rock.
away, Averne or intermediate points.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
Chinese Buy Provisions.

Shanghai, Oct. l2.-Chinese govern
ment officials are reported TO be pur-
chasing here foreign provisions which
are to be shipped 10 rien Tsin. The
purpose for whcih thu PROFESSIONS are
being purchased is unknown. Well
informed Chinese express the opinion
that th,y ar, intended for the Russian
army. telegram from Kweilin, In
the province Of Kwangsi, in Southern
China, says that the Chinese troops
have defeated large body Of rebels at
Loehenshien, after hghi lasting three
days.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15

St. Petersburg. Oct. ga special
dispatch from Mukden, dated October
6, says: A regular recruiting service
has been formed by the Japanese army,
enlisting what is known as the Chinese
volunteer militia. The Japanese are
assisted in this work by Lin Re, prince
of the Chinese imperial household.
The men are paid 10y the Japanese, but
not armed by them with the Japanese
modern rifles. The Russians have
come in contact with them several
times, and their bravery is incontest-
able.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
To Study American rieihods.

San Francisco, Oct. lO.-Yoshic
kinoshiis, who fills the important po-
sition Of general passenger agent of the
imperial government railways Of Ja-
pan, Is guest at the Palace hotel.
lie has come here to make a thorough
study OF American railroad methods
in 80 far as they apply to passenger
department affairs. before returning Ia
Japan. The purpose of his visit is "a
iamiliarize himself with up-to-date
methods Of handling passenger traffic.
with view TO raising the standard OF
service on the Japanese lines.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
To Be chlef Signal OFFICER.

Washington, Oct. ll.-Majoi Will
liam A. Glsssford was today relieved
from further duty in the department
OF the gulf, and will proceed to Seattle
and assume charge of the Alaskan cable
system, reporting TO the Commanding
general of the department Of the Co
lumbia for duty as chief signal officer,
relieving Lieutenant Colonel X. f.
Thompson. Lieutenant Thompson will
proceed to the Philippines for duty as
chief signal officer.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15

Minneapolis, Oct. Fifty cars OF
heavy steel plates, intended for the
Japanese government, are now being
transhipped at Minnesota transfer
They are from the Carnegie company,
at PittsbuIg, and ale consigned to the
company's agent in Japan. The plates
vary in thickness from half an inch to
an inch and quarter. and are of the
kind ordinarily used in the construc-
tion of cruisers and torpedo boats.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-10-15
Chairman Tawney Coming.

Portland, Oct. 8.-James Tawney,
chairman of the exposition committee of
the United States congress, is to visit
Portland next summer to attend the
Lewis and Clark exposition. Mr..
Tawney will be remembered as the con-
gresham who stood by the Oregon del
egation at the time the exposition ap-
preparation bill was brought up, and
he is in a large measure responsible
for the passage of the bill. Word of
his intended visit was received yester-
day by President Myers, of the state
Commission.