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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15
NAVAL BATTLE
EXPECTED SOON
South China Sea VIII Probably Be
Scene Of Conflict.
Both Hostile Elects Seen Near Singa-
pore, and Fast Approaching Each
Other -~ Japanese Have Floating
Repair Ships-Russians Have Ad-
vantage IN Number.

Bingapore, April s.--The belief is
general here that desperate engage
ment for the control OF the seas 10 inn
minent off hcre between the Japanese
defensive fleet, under command OF Ad-
miraI Togo, and the Russian fleet com
manded by Vice Admiral Rojestvensky
The two fleets are rapidly approaching
each other, and naval experts hers be-
lieve that battle which will decide
whether or not Japan Is to retain SUI
premacy on the ocean as well as on
land will be fought within fortnight.
The captain OF coasting steamer
which has put into Penang reports hav-
Ing passed fleet OF ~ armorclads 70
miles to the southeast. The fleet was
flying no colors, and when he altered
his course to inspect the warshira de-
stroyer sailed up and admonished him
to turn back. The warning was
promptly needed.
Several Chinese junks that have ar
rived here bring the news that the con-
yerted fast merchantmen, formerly in
the Yokohama-San Francisco trade, are
patrolling every avenue through which
the Russian fleet might pass in their
rush toward Vladivostok, and the bulk
OF Admiral Togo's big feet is kept in
position where II can be hurled against
the Russians as soon as sighted.
Accompanying the main body OF the
fleet are two floating furnaces that were
built at Sasebo, and which are designed
TO repair all damage that may result to
the fleet 10 Its cruising operations. On
these ships are mounted huge floating
cranes, with which disabled guns can
be lifted and which are expected to
prove OF great service, should the Jap
anese suffer at the hands OF the Rus
slams.
IL Is the general opinion that the
battle will take place in the China sea-
and there Is diversity OF opinion as to
The outcome. While it Is admitted
that the Japanese fleet has the advant-
age OF seasoned mon and experienced
1t Is also sure that the
Russian admiral will enjoy the advant-
age In weight OF metal, and that he has
improved the craftsmanship OF his
sunners In the long voyage across il
also sure. The battle is sure to be one
't the most desperately contested in the
history OF naval warfare and the ele-
nent OF luck may play large part IN
ta outcome.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15

Toxic, April ll.--Vice Admiral Ro-
lestvensky'a second Pacich squadron
has not been reported since II passed
Singapore. Its whereabouts and the
plans OF Rojestvensky are subjects OF
the keenest speculation.
II Is quite generally assumed that
Roiestvensky does not desire an imme-
diate battle and that he will attempt
to reach Vladivostok, where there are
docks and shops, or seize base. The
latter course il deemed unsatisfactory
on account OF poor facilities and the
danger OF political complications.
Many believe that the Russian naval
commander has second rendezvous in
the Pacific ocean, and that he will
speedily quit the China sea and 20
eastward OF the Philippines. II vladi-
vostok Is his objective, the Pacific is
considered to be more favorable for the
Of his purpose, al
though II largely depends on Roiest.
vensky himself.
The Japanese newspapers and public
express relief and pleasure over the APP
proach of the Russian squadron, and
confidence that Togo win win.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15
CAVALRY is RAlDING.


Hardin, April 10. - Detachments Of
Russian cavalry are actively reconnoi-
tering the japanese TANKS and even the
rear. One detachment of them has
even penetrated to Erdakilzie, where
It was brought to stop by Japanese
entertainments. Before retiring, how
ever, it is said they succeeded in cut
ting the railroad and burning the depot
and stores.
The detachment brought back news
that fortnight ago mixed Japanese
division Of 10000 men with artillery
lett the Japanese rear and disappeared
into Mongolia and was followed few
days ago by another detachment of s.
600 men. These troops are expected to
appear in the region of Bodum, which
unfortunately, is connected with the
base by only poor roads. Kirln is In
the same plight, and the loss of the
narrow gauge rolling stock abandoned
at Mukden is especially felt.
Chinese report that the Japanese are
theoretically transporting siege guns
toward Kirin.
A heavy snow fell again Friday, but
1t is melting and swelling the rivers.
AS an indication of the popularity of
the old veteran, General Linieyitch. he
is receiving hundreds of kilograms of
eongratulation on his appointment as
commander in chief.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15
NO HOPE OF TARIFF REVISION.



| Washington, April IL. -- Senator
Hansbrough, OF North Dakota, strong
advocate OF a readjustnlent OF the tariff,
believes that the chance Of tariff revis-
lon has passed and that nothing will be
done In the immediate future looking to
the readinatmeGt OF ths DinQiey rates
10 meet changing conditions. While
Mr.. Hansbrough ia strong protection
list, he believes the esi=sing tariff
should DO readIusted, bat he haS come
to the conclusion that the stand -patsers
have convinced the president that no
revision Ia necessary.
lie thinks the postponement OF the
extra session until October / s put an
end to all chance Of tariff revision. II
10 bis opinion, and the view Is shared
by many other men In Washington,
that session called to meet October / s
for the purpose OF passing railroad
rate bill will not find opportunity to
consider another ssish weighty topic an
the tariff lie declares that congress
will consume the time from October 10
TO December ! la organizing commit
tees and getting ready for actual work
lIc furthermore believes that the two
or three weeks preceding the holiday
recess will be wasted on some pretext
or other, and that congress will not get
down 10 bueineaa before the second
week In January. In his opinion II
sill be eaay enough 10 drag out the dis
cussion Of the railroad rate bill through
the entire long session, leaving no time
for consideration Of tariff bill. This
being the situation, an be sees Ii, Mr..
HanHbrough has abandoned all hope OF
having the tariff revised.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15
PUT NO TRUST IN MINES
Fertilization Experts Favor Subma.
rines for Coast Defense.

Newport, r.. L., April ii 1.-The third
committee OF the fertilization board, OF
which Admiral Charles N Thomas. u
3. N, Ia chairman, is devoting special
attention To the dangers incident to the
use OF submarine mines, and ii Is
learned that emphasis will be- placed ON
the advantage of substituting submar-
Inc boats for mines Tor harbor defense.
Discussing this subject, member OF
the committee said today:
Mines cannot be relied on In times
OF war. Trials given submarines in
Narragansett bay resulted unauccess-
fully, due chiefly to the strong currents
which sweep through the harbor and
entrances to the bay and make these
dstenss extremely dangerous. This IL
one OF the important subjects that the
fertilization board has already taken MP
and will thoroughly examine during
tho inspection OF Notifications and the
land and floating defenaes.
THE established fact that a number
Of the Russian warships were blown up
by their own submarine mines, and the
present practice in England OF dis
carding submarine mine defensea TO a
great extent In harbora where there are
wide channels 10 defend and where the
tides are asrcng, and placing there sub
marine boats, has added to the senti-
mont IN favor Of replacing mines with
boats.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15
WEST TO DIG CANAL.



Chicago, April 10. - Western men
are to have long leeway allowance In
the selection Of capable engineers and
contractors for the work OF the Panama
canal. Not that there is goine to be a
sectional discrimination in selecting
the subordinates who serve under the
new canal commission, but, as Chair
man 7. P. shonts said today:
"We wish to employ the men who
have practical knowledge OF direct con-
struction work, who can do the best and
most effective work for the government
In the shortest reasonable time and for
the best legitimate price and / love
western men.
~ had intended to make certain APP
pointments before my departure for the
East, but for purely business reasons !
have decided to hold them off. | leave
for New YORK tomorrow, and from there
go to Washington. to be with the COM
mission until such time in the near fu-
ture as | can leave for Panama.
In selecting superintendents, fore
men, engineers and the other skilled
labor tn be employed on the canal, we
will dig up the man that can think,
act and do honestly In the best way for
the best interests OF the United States
government. We want the practical
man who has had construction expert
ence. And Western men In railway
work have had this
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15
DEAD BY THOUSANDS.
Whole Towns Destroyed by Recent
Indian Earthquake.

Calcutta, April 10. - Telegraphic
communication with Dharmsala has
been restored The latest accounts
show that the earthquake was even
more disastrous than at first believed
OF total population of nearly 5000 in
the town of Kangra, 1t is believed that
only 800 are lett alive. Many OF these
have fed.
OF the police only deputy inspector
and four sergeants are alive. Many
people are still imprisoned in the ruins.
Dharmsala, Kangra, Palanpur, Dha-
wan and all of the neighboring villages
were completely wrecked. Scarcely a
building remains standing Not much
damage was done at Haripur, Deragopi-
pur, Nadaum or HamirpuI.
suyanpur, having population of
about 5000 souls, is reported to be in
ruins.
The shocks still continue. There is
no news from Kulu valley. According
to native rumors, great amount of
damage has been done. An official dis
patch from Dharmsala says the place is
a scene of desolation. Owing to the
scarcity of labor, great difficulty is ex-
perienecd in excavating the ruins, but
the Goorkhas are doing excellent work.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15
INSTALLING BLOCK SIGNALS
Northern Pacific Making Extensive Inn
provements for Safety of Traffic.

st. Paul, April President Howad
Elliott has authorized important i'm.
provements tending to increase public
safety which will place the Northern
Pacific system second on the list OF
American railways in the installation
OF the block system for the current
year.
The new improvements will afford
continuous signal protection over all
the principal districts of heavy traffic
from the eastern terminus at st. Paul
through to the Pacific coast. Con-
struction has already commenced and
will be rushed forward to completion
The districts over which new block
signal protection will be afforded will
add 8l9.5 miles to that already in use
and are as follows:
Minneapolis to Staples, Mimi. Liy-
ingston, Mont, to Logan, Mont. Gar
rison to Dixon, Mont; Spokane.
Wash, to Pasco, Wash; Pasco TO Ell
iensbnrg, Wash; and Seattle to Ia
coma.
The block system being installed is
the telegraph block" system found
satisfactory on all lines now using it
over long stretches.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15
PRICE PAID FOR CATTLE.
Next Question for Consideration D..
fore Beef Trust Grand .I,rv


Chicago, April 6. - Prices maid II,
livestock by the packers, alleged 70.
bates granted the packers by the rail.
roads for handling the same and n.
private accounts of some of the packing
concerns are to be closely inquired iuto
within the next few days by the FEEDER.
al grand jury which is investigating
the business affairs of the beef trust
Another phase of the question of the al.
legged combination of some of the pack.
ers In violation of the Sherman anti.
trust law and Judge Grosscup's niue.
ton which is to be inquired into ia the
price paid by wholesale dealers to the
packers for meats.
witnesses who can give the Jurors
detailed and accurate information along
these lines have been subpoenaed and
appeared at the investigation TODAY.
Some of these witnesses testified and
although they refused to make public
what they told the jury, it is said a
large amount of data valuable to the
government was secured from them.
More complaints of interference with
the witnesses reached United States
Attorney Bethea and Captain Porter, Of
the secret service, during the day. The
session today was devoted to the exam
nation of men employed at the Chi.
cago stockyards and packing houses.
With the exception of the Sunday
adlournments, the jury, it is said, will
now proceed steadily to the end Of the
inquiry. The United States attorny
has announced that May Is will prob
ably see the close.
1t is said the hearing of the plea and
demurrer of Thomas J. Connors, the
indicted superintendent of the Armour
company, will be disposed of before
the jury presents other true bills in
volving persons on charges of tamper.
ing with witnesses.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15

Washington, April l0.-Colonel G
r. Cotton, who is to be sunerv;s;nc
collector OF the Dominican revenues
was st aae War department today pre'
vious to his departure to santo Do
mingo. He received final instructions
from Secretary Taft regarding his duty
He was especially instructed that IN
an ne was doing or should do in santo
domingo he was not the agent of the
United States, but the agent of Presi
dent Morales
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15

-. Petersburg, April il.--There Ii
reason to believe that Vice Admiral
kolestvensky's entrance into the China
sea has been followed by orders Tor the
cruisers which have been ready for
some time at Vladiyostok to put to sea
Their appearance outside the roadsted
OF Vladiyostok will constitute poten-
sial threat against Admiral Togo's rear
which will compel the retention in or
dispatch OF number of lighting ships
70 japanese waters. Thus Admiral
Togo seems to be actually placed be-
tween two fires.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15

New York, April 10. - Details are
sun lacking as to the adjustment Of
The external debts of Venezuela. saws !
Herald dispatch from Caracas. The
settlement of the internal deot is rieor-
Gus. Accrued interest for six ears Is
wiped out. The new per cents are
secured by the alcohol tax, and replace
the existing 8 and IL per cents. For
eign holdings are said to be heavy. The
government has abolished all the hon
orary consul generalships, consulates
and vice eonsulates. Some casea az
yellow fever are reported.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15
HUNDREDS WERE MANGLEp.
Results of Earthquake in India Worse
Than First Reported.

Lahore, British India, April As
the particulars filter in from the outlv-
ing districts, it is being revealed that
the casualties caused by the earthouake
OF two days ago have been under. rather
than oyer-estimated. In one spot alone
at Dhamala, it is reported that fully
l'4oO natives have been killed or in
lured. OF the injured many will die.
Seven OF the Europeans previously re-
ported hurt have since died. and two
o'ners are in dying condition.
Inere is not house left in the vicin-
NY mat does not show evidence OF the
trembling OF the earth.
This is the report from one district
alone' and as authentic information
comes In it seeras certain that the non
nitude OF the disaster will be sufficient
10 STIR the entire world when fullv rel
vealed. Aoiiy re-
Inc indian government is maxine
arrangements to relieve all distress as
soon as possible. ~ "e
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15

Panama, April TO- Notifications of
the extradition treaty between the
United States and Panama signed here
May 20, 1904, were exchanged TODAY.
This treaty was one of the first conven-
lions between the two countries and
was prepared in some haste to meet
conditions on the isthmus growing out
OF the influx there from the United
States OF number of adventures at
tracted by the prospects of active opera
tlons on the canal. This convention Is
IN the latest form, and covers crimes Of
a serious character.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15

st. Petersburg, April 6.-Oficial ad-
wees report continued disorders in the
Caucauss. Within the past week peas
ants have looted and burned pubic
ihces In many villages in the Gore dls'
rlct, sacked schools and private estates,
uttlng down trees and threatening 70
k'll the police if they interfered, ana
forced priests to go with them and take
an oath of solidarity with their cause
similar disorders are reported IN tns
Tifiis district.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15
DON'T RUSH TO MlNlDoXA LAND
Pumping Problem for irrigation Has
Not Been Solved.

Washington, April 1.-THE attention
of the director OF the geological sur
vey has been called to the fact that d
nisapprehension exists on the part of
certain citizens OF Idaho as to the plans
of the reclamation service in regard to
some important details relating to the
Minidoka project. This misunder-
standing has arisen, it is believed, by
reason of the efforts of many settlers to
anticipate the plans of the engineers
and secure choice holdings of land.
The government from the first has
warned intending settlers to go slow in
making entries on the lands embraced
in this project, and has called particu-
lar attention to the fact that the plaRs
for irrigation, especially those involv-
ing the pumping plant, were merely
tentative, and could not be worked out
as quickly as those for the gravity sys-
tenn. While nothing has arisen to pre-
vent the ultimate development of a
pumping plant, 30 many delicate en-
gineering features are involved that
careful consideration must be given to
these before any definite conclusions
are reached or the final plans are ap-
proved,
Thus, apparently, while no reason
exists for believing that the pumping
features of the Minidoka project will
not ultimately be utilized, the engineers
very wisely have concluded to give this
question more study and consideration
before recommending it for construc-
ton
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15
DYNAMITE IN
CARS PALACf
lerrorlsts Penetrate Court and :.
rupt Secret Police. w.
Chance Leads to Disco..
s've Near Cars Suit sSp'o-
Members of Secret Police sr s' !.
rested and Placed in pv,s. ~ A.
Imperial Court in Panic. S'''-

St. Petersburg, April e.-At ,...
terrorists have succeeded in pepa, D'' zoe
the Gordon of guards abon. :. a'''s
and in smuggling high explosive. I !
the palace itself, and az q roa., - INTO
is a feeling of apprehension 'Ne's
of the high officials and a. ssi
about his majesty have been ,' s1a'a'
Late yesterday afternoon s''sO'
guard at the palace was bejno .t me
Lieutenant Colonel shiraupskv
was In command, noticed tbo, 'n9
the Cossacks who had been no.,1 ~"
the main door was wearing tho s1 y
OF an infantry officer. and not tbo wv,
OF Cossack- He thereupou cs,sa
corporal and placed the man md
rest. He was at once searched .-,'
eliminating documents wera tou,
his person. 'h
Search of the palace revealed :.
packages of dynamite, placed ...
the main door of the imperial sn 1ss"' !
dark corner where they were J., u
likely to be noticed. "''e no'
A searching inquiry was at o0oe :;
stituted, with the result that 10 N s. u,
police agents were arrested as aee s0,s'
plies, and all were hurried to the ps.a.
and Paul fortress, where thew vs.' WV,
by General Trepoff '''
The TACT that the terrorisis have su,
ceeded in corrupting members ot ".
secret police and soldiers has cansaS
much alarm, and another attamn,
against high official Is looked for
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15

Boise - The state has settled with
the Northwestern Bridge 4 Construc-
tion company for the construction of
the Thunder Mountain road, turning
over $14, 1861. The money has been
tied up by litigation over the road on
questions of compliance with the con-
tract. There remains in the hands of
the state 1926 tied up IN case in
the Federal court. This is part of
500, 900 subscribed by the mining COM
panies toward the road.
T. M. Barnsdall, of Pittsburg, en-
Joined payment on the ground that the
road was not properly constructed. The
other litigation of similar character
was cleared up, but this case still
hangs.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15
Glasgow viii Help Chicago.

Chicago, April 8. - Mayor-elect
Dunno today received reply to a
caolegram sent yesterday to the lord
provost Of Glasgow, asking that the
manager of the municipal tramways Of
that city be given months furlourh
to visit Chicago and advise with Mayor
elect Dunno regarding the streetcar sit
uation in Chicago. The cableeram
from Glasgow reads as follows: 'To
the Lord Mayor of Chieago-The cor
poration OF Glasgow unanimously and
cordially agrees to the request OF your
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15

ot. petersburg, April IA corres
pondent OF the Journal de st. Peters.
ourg draws rare picture of the d.
honesty honest which he says pervades the
nignest American circles. The precan
.,ons taken by social leaders to preveut
'neir guests from being robbed bv on as
ano.her, and tells of the consternat;o ro
produced at white house reception bv
! ;l, suuaen failure Of the lights, the re-
showing that the lsd;es
;na hastily Invested themselves Of their
i Es and concealed them, the man
holding their pocketbooks 'Ao men
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15
Burton VIII Soon Resign.

Kansas City, Mo-, April g. A spe-
cial to the Journal from Abilene, Kan,
says: Senator j. r. Burton, will re-
sign his seat as United States senator
In short time, according to infor-
nation given out by one of his close
personal friends here. After he was
convicted, and pending his appeal TO
the supreme court, he could not resign
Tor fear that it would be taken as an
admission of guilt. The supreme court
reversed the decision and Burton nov
stands as innocent, until convicted
again."
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15
New Mexican sinan,nr ina.

Mexico City, April il.-Considerable
progress has been made toward the in
snguration Of steamship line between
Mexican gulf ports and Canada and it
Is probable that steamers of the new
line will begin their trips next month.
The question has arisen AS 20 whether
steamers shall call at Cuban ports, as
urst intended and aiterward changed.
The government objects to making stot
at Cuban ports, but it is hoped to Sc
cure its consent to this.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15
PORTLAND MARKETS.

Wheat Club. Sic per bushel
bluestem, Doc; valley, ssc.
oats--No. l white. s2s@2s per ton
gray, s27@2s
Hay--Tlmothy, sis@18 per ton
clover, sll@l2; grain, sigh: cheat,
slI@12.
Eegs-Oscg0n ranch, l7@t71se per
dozen
Butter-fancy creamery, zoe.
Potatoes - Oregon fancy, 00cmtf;
common, 75@S5c.
Apples-Faney sl.7b@2.50 per box
choice. sI@i 70.
H'Ps--Choice, 1905, gay e24ctf ps-
pound.
Wool-Nalley, zoe per pound; East
srn Oregon, 15Glsc; mohair, choice,
31@32c per pound.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15

Burlington, VT, April II - Twenty
ave members Of Troop II, Fifteenth
cavalry, commanded by First Lieuten-
ant George I Bowman, are in the
guardhouse at Fort Ethan Allen tonight
a. the results OF disturbances following
payday, while as many more are being
sought by detail Of soldiers. The so
troopers left the post Immediately after
payday on Thursday, and many dis
turbances IN this city and winooski
followed. The men claim grievance
against Lieutenant Bowman, as a
reason for their recent absence.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-04-15

Boise-Alex Mcpherson, state horti-
cultural inspector and pure food com
missioner, has resigned. He has ac-
cepted position as superintendent of
agriculture with the Twin Falls Land
and Water company. His duties in
his new position will be to look after
the company's farming interests, and
more particularly to instruct people
from the East who have taken land in
the proper methods of irrigation.
Mr. McPherdon has been in the serv-
ice OF the state for u years. He began
as deputy inspector for Ada county, but
Tor many years has been state inspector.
His work in that office and in that of
pure food commissioner has been very
efficient. 1t is probable A. f. Hit, Of
Weiser, secretary of the horticultural
board, will succeed him.