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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-06-16
GUNS DRIVE OFF MAcKEREL
Former Haunts Of the Fish on tho
New England Coast Now
Deserted.

What is responsible for the unpar-
alleled scarcity of mackerel along the
Atlantic coast, particularly in the vi
cinity of Buzzard's bay and Vineyard
sound, Massachusetts? is asked
Have these fish been frightened
away by the constant firing of big
guns on United States warships en-
gagged in target practice in those re-
gions? One official of the national fish
commission, at least, holds that the
ory. No other satisfactory explana-
tion has been offered regarding the
sudden and almost complete disappear
ance of mackerel from portions of the
New England coast, says the Chicago
Chronicle.
One fact is certain-the mackerel
fishing industry yielded poorer re-
suits during the last season than for
many years. The same season was
marked by the almost continual roar
of big naval guns engaged in target
practice.
The question naturally arises, What
will it profit the nation If its battle
ships shoot rapidly and well and yet
lovers of the succulent mackerel are
deprived of that delightful food?
In New England waters fishermen
say that not in Is years have they
Jared so badly as in 1904. Large
schools of fish that usually come into
Vineyard sound from the westward
went elsewhere; at least, they could
not be found in their accustomed
haunts.
Fishermen blame it all on the guns.
1t is asserted that fully 500 men along
the Cape Cod shore were deprived of
the fruits of their toll through the
loud barking of the naval vessels.
Between 5000 and 5000 fishermen
altogether ply their trade along the
coast of Maine and Massachusetts,.
Naturally. they resent the patriotic
burning of powder taking away their
livelihood. If this condition ensues
next year it is likely that the marine
zemstvos will approach the Car Uncla'
Sam in no pleasant or conciliatory
frame of mind.
"The mackerel," said Mr.. Alexander,
of the United States fish commission,
in discussing the difficulty, has been
called the 'capricious wanderer' of the
sea. 1t is one of the most erratic spe-
cies of fish known. as we'll as the most
susceptible to noise. 1t is the most
timid that swims in the sea-more
timid than the trout, even, or the
salmon.
"Noise travels with much more ra-
pidity under water than on land and
mackerel are quick of perception.
Even the breaking of an oar on boat
will cause whole school to disappear
with wonderful celerity. have also
noticed that the dropping of barrel
into the water from ship will cause
the mackerel to become frightened and
leave the vicinity, not to be seen again
for probably a whole day.
"The fact that the mackerel is the
most susceptible of all fish to noise is
positive proof. in my opinion, that the
constant firing of these big guns
fTightens them from the vicinity"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-06-16

European countries, but which are as
yet comparatively unknown in the
United States. The second grave dan
ger referred to Is the dumping by
European countries of their paupers
and dependents upon the American
people.
THAT this danger is tangible Is
shown in the fact that a majority of
the deportations are for the reason
that the persons involved are likely
to become public charges. The annual
reports of the bureau showing the
amount of money possessed by each
immigrant when he lands demonstrate
the fact that a very small percentage
have sufficient means on their arrival
to guarantee self-support until able to
create an income. Whether possessed
of resources in the shape of relatives
and friends or not, 1t is evident that
the ignorant foreigner must possess
unusual energy and persistence or else
be blessed with unusual good fortune
to avoid condition Immediately SUBJ
sequent to his arrival where he is like
ly to need public or private charity.
"But for the prompt action of the
bureau in deporting a number of per-
sons whose passages to the United
States were paid by charitably inclined
people, relief organizations or even by
'official bodies having charge. of the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-06-16
STARTLING REPORTS OF INVESTIGATORS
The United States Being Made Penal Colony
for Huneary-The white Slave" Trade
Brings Thousands of Immoral Wom-
en- to Our Shores-Forsed In
spection Papers Grave
Danger to Us.

Washington.-The United States q
penal colony of the Baltic states.
The United States dumping ground
for the paupers of southern Europe.
The United States the Mecca OF
thousands of immoral Hungarian
women.
There are in the desks of govern
ment officials in Washington reports
containing evidence to prove the above
statements that are SO strongly word
ed that they dare not be published
until the government is ready to act
for the reports ave but an arraignment
of the governments Of southern Europe
for completely in Wholesale schemes for
the violation of United States immi-
grafton laws.
These reports are received from the
most trustworthy sources, one OF
which is from government agent
paid to investigate the conditions
abroad, and whose persistency in that
direction has SO aroused at least one
European nation that it's paid spies
have followed him all over Europe;
whose mail has been rif1ed, and who
was arrested and fined in the city of
Buda-Pesth when he violently objected
20 this procedure.
Out of this later incident will grow
a vigorous effort on the part of the
government to so change the immigra-
tion laws as to put a stop to the dump
ing of Europe's undesirable classes
upon our shores.
An Investigator Selected.
Marcus Braun, born in Hungary,
though now citizen of the United
States. was selected by President
2 Roosevelt to act as a special agent
of the United States in investigating
the wholesale violations of our immi-
grafton laws. The request for such
an appointment came through the
anti-vice societies of Philadelphia,
which were anxious to put a stop to
the white slave" traffic by which
thousands of Hungarian women were
being sent to the United States for
Immoral purposes. Mr.. Braun's in
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-06-16

poor, there would have been a general
movement throughout Europe to ship
all native paupers to the United
States as the easiest way in which
to relieve the communities on which
they, now constitute burden. Such
movement actually obtained some
headway in England with the opening
OF the recent rate war between the
Atlantic steamship lines, and during
the interval between the first sale Of
tickets at reduced rates and the ac-
tion of the American authorities in de-
porting such assisted persons.
Naturalization Frauds.
"The present system of issuing nat
uralization papers in the United States
is prolific source of fraud in the emil
grant traffic An American naturaliza-
ton certificate carries on it's face no
means of Identifying the real owner
His name is merely stated. An origi-
nal or certified copy of one of these
papers can be sent to an intending
emigrant in any foreign country and
used by him to secure passport on
the ground that the certificate is his
own and he, as an American citizen,
is entitled to enter the United States
regardless of his possible undesirable
ty under the immigration law. AS a
rule the alleged citizen speaks some
language requiring the services of an
interpreter, generally of limited in
telligence, and careful cross-examina-
tion is impossible. When his applica-
tion for passport has been approved
by the American consul nothing is
left for the embassy to do but to grant
passport upon these representations,
which passport guarantees admission
to the United States.
Another form of abuse Is the i'm
portation of women from the Levant
and elsewhere by naturalized Amer
ican citizens. All these women are
required to do is to state under oath
that they are the wives of che men
sending for them and they are allowed
to depart for the United States with
out restriction, becoming American
citizens by virtue of their husbands
naturalization.
IF they are refused transportation
because of coming within the prohib-
tied classification of the American inn
migration law they send to the United
States for a certified copy of their al
legged husbands naturalization papers
and secure passport in that man
ner. There Is no proof of marriage
under the present system. Should the
United States government decide to re-
quire passport from each immigrant,
certified by the officials of the land
of his nativity. this abuse could be
stopped"
1t Is the opinion of Mr.. Braun, as
well as others well versed in immi-
grant conditions in this country, that
over 100000 aliens come here who, al
though they may be able to earn
living. are yet of bad character bad
antecedents or of diseased blood.
Their coming benefits nobody but tina
steamship companies.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-06-16
THE MARKETS.

New York, June IA, 1905.
Flour-Steady, but dull.
Wheat-No. 2 red $1.OG.
Corn-No. 2 yellow 62kc. 4
Oats-Clipped white 36k@
Hay-Steady.
Cattle-No trading.
Sheep-Steady at $3.0O@4.5O, lambs
$6.50@7.90
Hogs-No sales reported.
Cleveland, June 14.-Flour-Minne4
sofa spring patent $5.9O@6.3O.
Wheat-No. 2 red $1.021a.
Corn-No. 3 yellow 59Ac. ~
Oats-No. 3 white $3.50.
Butter-Best creamery 21c.
Eggs-Strictly fresh tic.
Cheese-York state lie.
Potatoes-Best grades 25@30c.
Hay-Choice timothy $11.25@11.75. !
Cattle Best grades $5.25@5.5O,
calves $6.35@6.50.
Sheep - Best wethers $4.50@4.75.
best lambs $65O@7.50.
Hogs-Yorkers $5.5O@5.55.
Toledo, June IA. = Wheat-Cash
$101h.
Corn-Cash 56c.
Oats-Cash 33c.
Cloyerseed-Cash $5.721s.
East Buffalo, June IA. = Cattle
Prime steers $5.7O@6.0O. Best veals
$650@6.75.
Sheep wethers $5.25@5bO, choice
lambs $650@8.75.
Hogs - Best Workers $5.65. pigs
$5.70.
Pittsburg, June 14.-Cattle-C Choice
steers $b.sOQ6OO. common sS.5OQ4,2Os
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-06-16
Cause of Fires.

Spontaneous combustion caused alz
most as many fires as electricity in the
last five years experience of one in
surance company, each being under
three per cent. of the total, and of the
fires ascribed to electrical origin 1433
per cent. were caused by wires for
lighting and half has many by lightning.
Chicago Tribune.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-03-31
Try a massage at Hays shop.
Cold Weather.

The following clipping is from the
frozen north, but the man who told the
story did not know how cold it some
times gets in Southwest Missouri, or he
would have made it stronger. We are
expecting every day to hear Of some
cold story of last Sunday or Monday
night that will beat it.
John B. Hanford, Of Mankato, Min
nesota, told this cold weather story.
He did not vouch for its truthfulness,
but he did say the man who told him
declared that it was accurate in every
particular.
This story was told me by tele-
graph operator at Mankato," he said.
You know it becomes much colder
there than it does in Milwaukee, and
during the severe weather Of last winter
the mercury reached depths that were
surprising.
This telegraph operator declared
that one morning as he went to change
his switch lanterns, he discovered that
the extreme cold weather had frozen
the fame Of the lantern, and he could
not blow it out. He broke off the
frozen fame, and threw it away, and
calling his dog, which had been bark
ing along behind him, he returned tc
the station.
When the first warm weather came
in the spring men working on the tracl
were startled by the barking Of dog
which appeared to proceed from nea
an elevator in the yards. They wen
to investigate and found no dog, bu
discovered the elevator in flames. The
fire was extinguished and an investiga
ton, according to the operator, demon
strated that the frozen flame which haC
been broken off aud thrown away il
the winter, had thrwed out and set fire
to the elevator"
The hotel clerk heaved long sigh
"Pll try to believe that" he said
but it was lucky the dog barked il
time to warn them of'the fire.
THAT is the strangest part of thu
story" replied Mr.. Hanford. m,
informant declares that no dog was arY
where about, and he is certain that thu
bark Of the dog must have frozen il
the intense cold, and thawed out jus
as the thawed flames set fire to the ele
tor.-Missouri Exchange.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-03-31
NORA ITEMS.

The Dry Creek saw mill met with an
accident Tuesday which caused it to
shut down for short time.-Snow to
depth of four inches has fallen in the
vicinity of Nora during the past two
days.-Charley Anderson, recently
known as the toilet agent, has been cut
ting ties this winter.-rhe boiler at the
Big Bear creek saw mill was tested We'd
nesday by boiler expert from Moscow
and found in good condition. This boil
err was supposed to have been ruined in
the fire last fall. The mill is being re-
built and will be running by the middle
of April.-Joe Anderson says q man
prospers only when he tries, which is q
pretty wise saying Parks and
Mr.. Rainey were in Princeton last week.
Singing school has been organized at
the Nelson School house four miles east
of Nora. The meetings are held at 2
O'Clock every Sunday afternoon and all
are invited. Peter Dalberg of Ander-
son has his saw mill in running order
but will not start it till the weather set
ties. He has about 900 900 feet of logs
in the yard.-Wild Davie of Boulder
creek has left for parts unknown. He
was one of the first settlers of this Sec
ton and a veteran of the Nez Perez war
"A ceder tree 467 feet high and 76 feet
in circumference at the base, has been
felled near Jansville, Idaho. 1t lisa pity
that such great giants whose age is
counted by centuries, cannot be pre-
served.-John Anderson, who had both
legs broken while hauling logs to the
Big Bear saw mill, is now improving
rapidly,-Anthon Johnson and Oscar
Swenson are busy cutting cord wood
for Mr. Hoidale and have cut so cords OF
wood for Mr. John Wedwick this win
TERTIARY Swenson of Genesee, well
known in this neighborhood, has
brought suit against n g. Swenson foI
divorce.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-03-31

All the leading brands of flour on hand
and for sale by w. NJ. Duthie.
We will refund your money if you
don't get value received at the Troy
barber Shop. II. E. Hays.
The w. c. T. U. will hold a mothers
meeting at the nome Of Mrs. E. E Jol
ly next Tuesday at 2:3O. Mrs. Alvah
Smith will read a paper, the subject
Of which will be, Child Study" The
subject Of the paper will then be the
theme of discussion, and all those pres
ent will be invited to participate. All
members should be present, and all
mothers are invited.
DR.. B. F, Brown, the veterinary, will
be in Troy four days, beginning April
LIST. 1t will pay horse owners to call
on the doctor and have their animals
properly treated. Poor teeth, the
cause Of much suffering among horses,
scientifically treated. If your horse is
not doing well, the chances are his
teeth need attention. It will pay you
to have DR.. Brown examine him.
For sale-Ten Tons of bound grain hay,
IS per ton at my place l = miles south
of Troy, on American Ridge.-William
Smith. Il
For Sale - so acres of fine land on
American Ridge, plenty of water, two
wells, fine spring runs the year round
5 room house, good barn, good fences, II
acres of fine orchard and the mail route
runs right by the door. A bargain gooc
as gold Price $4,000. Call on PatriaC
Anderson of Driscoll Ridge.
There's pretty girl in an Alpine hat
A sweeter girl with sailor brim,
But the handsomest girl you'll ever see
Is the sensible girl who uses Rocky
Mountrin Tea, G. V. Johnson.
Beautiful eyes and handsome face arr
eloquent recommendations Bright eye
are windows to womans heart. Hol
listers Rocky Mountain Tea make
bright eyes, 35 cents Tea or Tablets
/ G.. V. Johnson.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-03-31
q Big Meals.

We desire to call attention to the
well known fact which will be verified
by any of our boarders, that we serve 81
big meals every week at our house.
We try to make it as homelike as pos
sible, and not only cook the food in
good old home style, but serve it in
liberal quantities just as your mother
did. Try the Monroe house once and
you will be satisfied. c. J. Bernardini,
proprietor.
If you wish an easy shave,
AS good as barber ever gave,
Just call on us at our saloon
At morn, eve, or busy noon.
We cut and dress the hair with grace
To suit the contour of the face;
Our shop is neat, our towels are clean,
Our razors sharp and scissors keen,
And all our art and skill can do,
If you will call, We'll do for you.-W. S.
Miller at his new stand.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-03-31
Coffee and cakes at Model Bakery.

For Sale. A fine saddle pony, VT.
900 pounds. Perfectly gentle for any
girl or little boy. A bargain, $12. P.
Anderson, American Ridge.
Mrs. J. P. Duthie left Saturday for
Scranton, Iowa, in response to a tele-
gram announcing the serious illness of
her sister, Mrs. Fred Cleveland.
Strayed-About March 1st, from my
place IL miles N. w. Of Troy one
black SOW, weight about 40 pounds.
Was last seen in Troy.E. J.Spencer.
Those who attended the services at
the Christian Church Sunday evening,
were given an exceptionally good ser
mon by the local pastor, Rev. E. A.
LaDow.
The News devil is quite an artist.
Last week he drew the picture Of hen
and it was so true to life, that when it
was put in the waste paper baskat, it
laid there.
Oscar Johnson, who has been en-
ployed in Oscar Larson's store for the
past several months, left Tuesday NOR
ming for tour of the Northwest, in
search Of a location.
G. E. Tonning has disposed OF his
residence property south of depot to E.
R. Wilkins, consideration $3.50. Mr..
Tonning expects to leave Troy but has
not yet decided upon new location.
Otto Martinson returned this week
from Colfax, Wash. where he has been
visiting his sister for couple of days.
Otto says that there are good prospects
of railroad building in the Colfax coun-
try this season.
Pat Morrow went to Portland Satur-
day, returning Tuesday. He reports
much prosperity in evidence, especial
ly in the Hood River valley. AS soon
as he can dispose Of his Troy property
he expects to locate somewhere in that
section.
In last weeks issue of the News, the
editor made slight mistake in the re-
port Of the surprise party given J. o. Nc
Comb. The surprise was given at the
home of Mrs. Geo. McGomb, instead
of the place mentioned in the note o.
last week.
Occasionally some one complains o
not getting The News. If you don
get your paper promptly, kindly call a
the office and get a copy. We will
appreciate your kindness in letting u
know if anything is not as it should be
We want you to be sure and get you
paper.
Pat Morrow, who has the loading o
the ties in charge, has nearly finished
the shipment of the same. Since thu
continued bad weather the tie hauler'
have been unable to deliver any, on &C
count of the almost impossible condi
. ton of the roads leading into the city
However, a change is looked for soon
While at work skidding some log
few days ago, N. R. Shepherd raj
the point of canthook into his kne'
just below the joint. At the time G
the accident, Mr.. Shepherd though
nothing of the wound, which appeared
slight, but lately his leg has been pain
ing him sufficiently to require medica
care. He has been advised by tn
physicians to stay indoors and docto
the injured member.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-03-31
Fresh tafy at the Model Bakery.

Fresh tafy at the Model Bakery.
For Sale-Fresh mich COW. J. w.
Knutson.
A. B. Town, Of Moscow, was in the
city this week.
If you want to buy good Russell
wagon go to E. R. wilkins. 81 If.
Rose Booher left Sunday to take
charge of the Randall school.
]. L. Wilkins returned from his home
stead near Avon last Sunday.
Mr.. Jas. N. Dean of Kendrick was
in Troy on business this week.
Mrs. E. E. Jolly went to Moscow,
Wednesday, returning yesterday.
L. M. Steelsmith, who has been in
Moscow, is in Troy for few days So
journ.
]. A. Arnot and family moved to
their farm on American Ridge yester-
day.
Mrs. Young and Mrs. Martin were
visiting in Pullman last Sunday and
Monday.
A. F. Weeks has sold his lots, 8, g,
10, II, II, block d, in Troy, to John
Johnson.
A Jersey COW, which will be fresh
about April 20, for sale. Inquire Of
J. D. Jolly & Co.
R. F. Gates has accepted a position
in Oscar Larson's store, and assumed
his new duties Monday.
Otto Martinson and J. F. Ogden
were transacting business in Staley,
Wash. one day last week.
Junk. Junk. I pay cash for old
rubber boots and shoes. Also old
copper and brass. Anterior.
The Ladies Aid of the Christian
church are arranging to give a basket
social one week from tomorrow.
VIM. N. Boots, special agent fol
the Fire Association Of Philadelphia,
was Troy visitor during the week.
T. H. Christie and DR.. Olson spent
Saturday in Moscow, attending the
dedication OF the new Elks temple.
A ten pound boy arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Sawyer
Monday. All parties doing nicely.
VIM. Duthie left Tuesday morning
for Miller, South Dakota, where he will
spend several weeks visiting relative;
and friends.
Parties holding due bills for ties fo
February inspection, will present then
at my store and same will be paid
T, H. Christie.
County Surveyor Kirkwood was ir
town several days this week re-estab
fishing lines and corner posts in the
south part Of town.
During the week we moved our earth
ly belongings down from Moscow ant
will soon be comfortably located in thu
new Broman dwelling.
Several people have been heard t
remark that the present cool wave, /
much more noticeable than the extrem
cold spell in midwinter.
As was announced through the col
umns of The News last issue, the ser
vices at the Lutheran Churcn wer
conducted in English. Rev. Nelson
the local pastor, is very entertaining
speaker, and was given close attention
throughout the meeting.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-03-31
NORTH AMERICAN RIDGE.

b. Smith made a business trip to Ken
drick Saturday. of the farmers
are sitting by the stove now smoking
and dreaming of big crops.-Thorpe and
Parkins have rented the Congren place
and as soon as the fences are fixed up
will use it for pasture for herd of cat
tle.-George Smith is just recovering
from bad fright received while hunt
ing squirrels this week.-A mistake oc-
Cured in last weeks issue relative to
the number of acres farmed by our
wheat king, Mr.. Condell. Instead of
5 it should have been 250 acres of
pring grain, which. with his fall sowing
brings his total up to 600 acres.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-08
CRADLE, ALTAR, GRAVE

BIRTHS.
:. Wood-Mr. and Mrs. o. E., 1O17 East Frank
ain avenue, q girl .. .'..
Randall--Mr. and Mrs. H. 171s Nicollet ave-
nne, boy.
Lambert-Ar and Mrs. J. A., 2o27 Twenty
Fourth avenue s, boy.
Rideneur- and Mrs. Edward, al Sixth
olson-Mr. and Mrs. Ole, 1901 Fourth street
NE, girl. ..-.~. .~- ..
Dona1dson,Mr. and Mrs. E.. 22o1 Irving ave-
Engstrom- Mr. and Mrs. Martin, 2o2s Twenty
:. : ~ MARRiAGE LICENSES.
William Fl. Burbridge and Florence B. Estab.
! Andrew Peterson and Emma Olson.
Frank B. Kuczynski and Jessie W.Wudkiewicz
& O. +. D. Prayfrock and Henrietta May Weber
James G. Hogan and AdeIine Simpson.
Alexander j. Keith and Katherine Kennedy
DEATHS.
Peterson-Nels L., 40 Eastman avenue
Comeau-Isaaia, 211 Tenth avenue NE
McDonald-Njch city hospital
Andrews-Florence, 4412 Vincent avenue
Garrett-Nettie, 1910 East Twenty third street
Ekberg-Harry, River road: -
ISabell-EdWard, Sixth avenue S and Washing
ton. g..
McFarland-John A., e17 Eighteen and a half
avenue Me-
Kammerlohr-Emma L., 1928 Fifteenth ave-
nue. s. -,
Wooden-Grace Asbury hospital ...
Dean-William, 1904 Fifth street n
Bailey-Virginia, 40 Laurel avenue
! Almroth-August E., A44 Twenty-ifth ave.
nue. S.