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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
READY FOR WAR.
Our Army and Navy Prepared if Japan
Wants to Fight.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Nothing which
has been said in the whole range of
comment on the possibility of war be-
tween the United States and Japan has
surprised certain Washington officials
so much as the seeming unanimity of
opinion in the country that we are ut
terly unprepared for fight with the
Orientals.
There is a prayerful hope that no war
will come, but, if it should come, the
strong probabilities are that the pessi-
mists, and they seem to abound in
every section of the land, will find that
they have looked upon the prospect with
blue glasses.
Congressman have come into Wash
intgon from every district and all OF
them seem burdened with the belief
that, if trouble comes with Japan over
the California school question-which
is a minor matter-or over the enact
ment of a japanese exclusion law
which is a major matter-the Philip
pines will be lost to us, temporarily at
least, within a month.
The japanese will not take the Phil
ippines, or, if they do, they will be sue
cessful in an exploit that will bring
them such honors Of war as few people.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

The native food of the Malunda
country. in southern Africa. comprises
manioc. and that alone. 1t Is a plant
particularly adapted to wet, marshy
soil, says the author of I'm Remotest
Barotseiand." 1t takes two years to
arrive at maturity, and while growing
requires very little attention.
The root when full-grown is about
the size, and has very much the APP
pearance Of a German sausage. al
though at times it grows much larger
One shrub has several roots, and the
extraction of two or three in no way
impairs the growth of the remainder.
When newly dug 1t tastes like a
chestnut, and the digestion of the pro
verbal ostrich can alone assimIlate 1t
raw; but when soaked In water for a
J few days until partly decomposed.
dried on the roofs of the huts and
stamped, 1t forms delightfully."- white
soft meal, far whittier and purer than
the best -four. Then it Is beaten into
thick paste and eaten with little
havoring, composed OF a locust or a
caterpillar which the natives seek IN
decayed trees.
Another way of eating this native
luxury Is by baking the roots, after
soaking them, and eating 1t as you
would a banana. Taken as a whole, II
forms the best ll-the-year-round ma.
tive food; but l should advise all in
tending consumers to abstain from any
other food for three or four days be
fore giving it a prolonged trial.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
ANNUAL. RIVER AND HARsoR BILL
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Calls for $4,000, 900 Yearly.

Oaho III Wv OOOfOOO y Gerry
The national government, for the
past ten years, has provided, for the
benefit OF commerce and agriculture,
from which is derived its entire reve-
nue., less than 3 per cent Of the total to
improve our natural and economic
highways-rivers and harbors.
At this rate, the amounts received by
the greatest natural highway OF the
West, the Columbia river, for the
deepening of its mouth, would be so
small that each years work would be
carried away by storms before the next
appropriation would be available. The
amounts allowed for the last twenty
years have to a great extent been vast
ed in this manner, because no one ap-
preparation was sufficient to complete
the project, and money which, spread
out over a great many years was almost
useless, would have given the great
highway of Oregon, Washington and
Idaho, if appropriated at one time, a
forty foot channel at its mouth.
However, even with the fifty million
dollars annual appropriation, which
they are striving for, and will get, our
proportion, considering present ap-
proved and meritorious subjects, would
be insufficient to carry on the work at
the mouth of the Columbia properly.
For this reason, it is understood, there
will be bill introduced at the coming
state legislature of Oregon to create a
taxing district; issue 20 and 40 year
bonds and go before congress with an
offer of one million dollars if the gen
eral government will add to it sufficient
to complete the entire project for the
improvement of the mouth of the Co
lumbia, or, if they will put such i'm
provement on a continuing contract
basis.
Congress has shown a disposition to
help the localities that help them
selves, as in the case of Philadelphia,
which appropriated 100000 for its
harbor, and congress shortly afterward
added the necessary sum for the COM
pletion of the project. Oregon and
Washington cannot show the trade as
yet that merits and gets large appro-
priations, and there semes to be no
reason why they should not accelerate
the improvement of their rivers and
harbors in the above manner, particu-
larly as our harbors shuold be made
better at once to get and hold a great
and growing Oriental trade, and our
river improved to lower our present
high railroad rates. There seems also
to be no good reason why posterity
should not bear a part of the burden
in the way of long term bonds, as they
get the great benefit.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

Common, ordinary, everyday table
mustard obtained its name in a remark
ably curious way. 1t is said that Philip,
Duke Of Burgundy, granted to Dijon
some armorial bearings on which was
the motto, "Hoult me tdrde."
This was later carved in stone arch
way OF the city, but as the years went
by the central word became effaced. A
certain firm in the city was engaged
In the manufacture of sinapi, which
was the former name for mustard, and,
wishing to label its products with the
city arms, copied the incomplete motto
Thus, ignorant people seeing the
name "mouIt-tdrde" on the jars. fell
into the custom of calling the contents
by that title. In time 'moult-tdrde'
was contracted to noutdrde (mustard)
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
READY TO SETTLE.
DAILY Estate Negotiating With Govern
ment for Terms.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Word has been
received by the Land department here
that the estate of Marcus Daily has
offered to settle the now famous timber
cutting suit begun against it years age
by the payment of 100000. A spe-
cial agent of the department Of Justice
has been sent to Helena, Mont, with a
view of negotiating with the attorneys
of the DAILY estate, and the prospect is
that a settlement will be reached
The suit against the estate is for
damages amounting to $3.50, 900.
The case is of vast Importance to the
government, in view of the fact that it
is the first of many timber claim suits
which will be filed to obtain damages
for unlawful defamation of the timber
of the West, which has been going on
for the last decade or more. The sue
cess of the government in the Daily
case undoubtedly will have the effect
of inducing other perpetrators of timber
frauds to seek settlement.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
VIII Caucus on Jananese.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Representative
Kahn, of California, says he does not
think the California delegation will
take immediate steps to push any legis-
lation affecting the japanese. He said
that the California delegation will hold
a meeting within two weeks for the dis
cussion of the situation and doubtless
will act as a unit in case decision is
reached to urge the passage of any spe-
cial measure. Two Japanese exclusion
bills, one by Representative Mckinley,
and the other by Representative Hayes
are now pending in conrgess.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

There was peculiar sound from the
direction OF the woods as the member
Of the Birdlovers' Society sat In the
window Of her friends country home
one summer afternoon.
She quickly took her small Bird
Guide" from her ever-present bag. and
rapidly turned the leaves. At last she
paused with a smile of satisfaction,
and listened, with her finger between
two leaves Of the little book, till the
sound came again.
When it was repeated an expression
Of doubt fitted across her features, but
still she was hopeful
You probably know many OF the
bird notes, living so near the woods
and in such a quiet spot" she said to
her friend. Can you tell me what
bird that isYr
That" said her friend, briefly, sis
our goat. We shall have to move him
farther off,"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
Those Kindly Persons.

1t happened in a railway station.
The baby cried and cried and cried.
Perhaps he desires his bottle" sug-
gested fatherly looking old party.
He has not been raised on the bot
tie" euttingly replied the handsome
young woman who held the infant.
The babys shrieks grew terrific. He
made unmistakable signs that he want
ed his dinner.
BEG pardon, ma'am," said the elder
ly party but may l suggest that you
er-permit the child to-er-take nour-
ishment?"
This baby belongs to my sister," re-
piled the young lady, bIushing furious
Is. land she won't be here for half an
hour. I'm holding it for her."-Louis-
Vile Courier-JournaI.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
Coal MonopoIy in Colorado

Pueblo, Colo, Dec. 4.-The Interstate
Commerce commission has decided to
make a searching investigation into the
affairs of the Colorado Fuel & Iron COM
pany, which, it is claimed, has a prac-
teal monopoly with the coal business
in Colorado and several other states.
Tomorrow Commissioner Z. +. Clark
will begin an investigation in this city,
and more than a score of prominent
coal and railroad men have been sum-
moned to appear before him.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
Appeal to the President.

New York, Dec. 4. = Following the
recent demonstrations by their custo-
mers due to the advance in the retail
price of meat, the Hebrew Retail
Kosher Butchers association met to-
day to decide what could be done to APP
pease their patrons. Speakers declared
they are helpless to lower the prices
asked of them, as they were obliged to
pay increased prices at wholesale. 1t
was finally voted to appeal to President
Roosevelt and ask the chief executive,
through the press and public, to fight
the ''beef trust"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

Chicago, Dec. Wagon service for
carrying mail, except registered mat
ter, between the general postoffice and
the passenger railway stations in Chi
cago is now thing OF the past. The
postoffice officials today began using
the tunnel system between the general
postoffice and the Chicago & Northwest
ern and the Polk street station. The
tunnels of the Illinois Tunnel company
are now in use between the general post
office and all the railway stations.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
Worse Treated in Mexico.

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. "A dis
patch TO the Express from Eagle Pass,
Tex, says: Three hundred Japanese
have entered the United States from
Mexico through Eagle Pass since No
vember L. They are leaving Mexico
because OF i'll treatment which they re-
ceived at the hands of Mexican employ
ers. The japanese say they were lured
into Mexico with promises Of good pay
and pleasant work on farms. So invit-
ing were the promises that japanese
immigration societies worked to get
Japanese for agricultural work.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
Beware OF Ointmenrs for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury

as mercury Will surely destroy the sense of
smell and complef ely derange the whole sys-
TEN wnen entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Sucn articles should never be used
except on prescri ptiOns from reputable ply
to tie good you can posi- oily derive from them.
Hall Catarrh Cure. manufactured by +. j..
Cheney Co., Toledo, o. contains no n ercury,
and is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine. 1t is taken internally, and M de
in Toledo, Ohio, by f. J. Cheney & Co. Testi-
mOnials Tree.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
Investigate Car Shortage.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The car short
age throughout the United States will
be investigated by the Interstate Com
merce commission. Commissions T
Franklin K lane, who has been look
ing into this subject, said today that
the commissioners would first take up
the situation in the Northwest among
the wheat-carrying roads. Farmers in
many states complain that they are I'M
able to get their grain to market in
time to share in the high prices now
being paid in Minneapolis and Chi
cago.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

The young doctor who had lately set
tied in Shrubville had ample opportu-
mites to learn humility, if nothing else,
in his chosen field.
One day he was hailed by an elderly
man. who requested him to step in
and see his wife, who was ailing. At
the close of his visit the young doctor
your wife's case is somewhat COM
plicated," he said, land with your per-
mission l should like to call the Brook
field physician in consultation"
Permission ~ echoed the man, indig-
nantly. 81 told her I knew she ought
to have a good doctor, but she was
afraid you'd be offended If she did"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
Utah Coal Land Withdrawn,

Salt Lake City, Dec. 1.-The Utah
state land board has received notice
from the general land Office at Washing
ton of the withdrawal from all forms Of
appropriation under the public land
laws of lS4, 2l acres of land in Utah
This land had been selected by the Utah
land board for transfer to private par
ties as agricultural land, but it is now
withdrawn by the government on the
advice OF experts, who pronounce it coal
land.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

1t is fact and not a fancy that the
character of a person may often be de-
termined by the ears. Certain charac-
teristics seem invariably to accompany
ears of certain shape.
The thin, angular ear denotes bad
temper and cruelty.
Small, thin, almost transparent ears
signify refinement and delicacy of taste.
People with decided musical tastes
usually have large ears, which in many
cases stand well out from the head.
Abnormally large, thick ears denote
sensuality, or a coarse nature.
Large sloping ears have been the
property of many of the greatest philos-
ophers and statesmen.
The ear of Napoleon was small, deli
cately formed, and had carved lobe.
Gladstone had a curved hanging ear
set close to his head and in a slopins
position
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
The ORIGINAL Porous Plaster

It's Allcacll's, first introduced to the peo-
pc sixty years ago. and today undoubted-
" has the largest ale of any external m
edy millions be ne sold an m; lily through
GU the whole civil lied world. There have
been mi a ions, to be sure, but never ha-
there been one to even compare with All
cock's-the worlds standard external rem
ely.
For a weak back, cold on he chest OF
any | cal pain the result of taking cold OF
overstrain, the els not ng we know of t.
compare with this famous plaster.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
Tomb of Cicero Is Found.

Naples, Dec. 4.-What would appear
to be a most important archaeological
discovery has been made at Formiae,
near which place Cicero was assassinat-
ed 20 centuries ago. This discovery
consists of remains which are thought
to be the tomb Of the great orator.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
Bring un Smoot Case.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Senator Bur-
rows, chairman of the senate committee
on privileges and elections, has an
nounced that he will on Monday next
bring up the report against permitting
Senator Reed Smoot, of Utah, being
permitted to retain his seat.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

"They say that suburban lie Is moi
so bad"
mo; 1 suppose not. We must re
member that great deal of the suburb
antics time is spent in the city."-Pitts
burg Post.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

not do housework, and for two years
did not get out of the house. The kid
ney secretions were irregular, and
doctors were not helping me. Doan's
Kidney Pills brought me quick relief,
and finally cured me. They saved my
life."
Sold by all dealers. so cents box
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

Mrs. Gayboy-That's where you are
wrong. You don't seen to understand
the use of words. If thing is round"
it can't be any FOUNDER"
Mr.. Gayboy-Then there is nc such
thing as "rounder." Thanks, dear.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
Too Aggravating.

Girl-What made you tell on me
when was whispering in school?
Boy-Because you wern't whispering
loud enough so | could hear what you
we're talking about. = Detroit Free
Press.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

troubles. My back
panied me terribly
Every turn or move
caused sharp shoot
ing pains. My eye.
sight was poor, dark
spots appeared be
fore me, and l had
dizzy spells. For
ten years | could
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

the foolkiller." mused Uncle Allen
Sparks, ''but he has either retired from
business or he's hopelessly behind on his
ORDERS"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

TITO 81. V tus' Dance ma all Nervous Diseases
Tlto permanently cured by DR.. Klne's Great
Nerve Reatorer. Send for FREE 81 trial bottle and
treatise DR. H. Kiln. Id 93l Arch St., Phila-, Pa
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

The Hungarian House of Representa-
sives is the largest in the world. 1t has
I51 members.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

Ninety per cent of the wealth of the
United States is held by 10 per cent of
the people.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

which neutralizes the acidity Of the blood
and builds up the whole system.
In usual liquid form or in chocolated
tablets known as Sarsatabs. 100 doses 81.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08
TEN YEARS OF PAIN.

Unable To Do Even Housework Be-
cause of Kidney Troubles.
Mrs. Margaret Emmerich, of Clinton
st., Napoleon, o., says: "For fifteen
years | was a great sufferer from kidney
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

hHOE6 FUN ENEh1bUD al ALL fh1CEo.
Mems Shoes 80 70 81. so. Boys Shoes. So
tos126. Women's Shoes. $500 70 Si-5o.
Misses & Children's Shoes. So. 20 to $1-OO.
Try w. L. Douglas Women's, Misses and
Children's shoes; for style, CIT and wear
they excel other makes.
II could take you into my large
factories at Brockton, Mass. land show
you how carefully WI Douglas shoes
are made, you would then understand
why they hold their shape, fit better,
wear longer, and are OF greater value
than any other make.
Wherever you live, you can obtain w. l.
Douglas shoes. His name and price Is stamped
on the bottom, which protects you against high
prices and inferior shoes. Take sabsffs
tute. Ask your dealer for W. l. Douglas shoes
and insist upon having them.
Fast Color Eyeists used they wiH not wear brdssy-
Write for Illustrated Catalog OF Fall Styles.
w. l. DOUGLAS. Dept Is. Broekton. masS
p N u No. 43-o6
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-12-08

Is one Of the constitutional diseases. II
lmanifests itself In local aches and palms,
infamed joints and stiff muscles.-but it
cannot be cured by local applications.
1t requires constitutional treatment, and
the best Is course Of the great blood puri
tying and tonic medicine
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-17
THE RSOLL COMPANY.
Frederick IngersOlI President

Design lers nd Opera
and
1r4orfs rsbugP Pa Sep
your iy regarding the can nj ~ o a
Park Washing We woud aH a
pIOf
bavebui arssat tsbugC e a
uene h
ii pau in
cauhus figuring the tr1nb d M n a al
ho1mndpa seng
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-17
SHARP ADVANCES
IN MOST STOCKS
Excited Openings In Anal
gamated and Anaconda
At Opening.

NEW YORK, Sept 1.-THE stock
market opened with most issues show
ing improvements over Saturday S
final prices. Anaconda started in 1 p
higher. Amalgamated 1&s. American
Locomotive and American Smelling
] p. Louisville and Nashville "A. st,
Paul y. Reading Is, and other gains
ranged from Is TO = per cent.
The market all through the first
hour was strong, and many stocks
made sharp advances, the leaders in
the trading being Reading. Amalgama-
ted Copper, Missouri Pacific, Baltimore
and Ohio and Steel preferred. Reading
advanced 10 1545a; Baltimore and OHIO
rose 10 l241k. Amalgamated had an eN-
cited opening and advanced in early
trading 10 114k. Anaconda rose in
the same time To 2N& "a A1lssosfl IA
Cihc was the strongest feature OF the
general railroad list advancing 10
1907. A large number Of other stocks
made gains ranging from small trac-
lions 10 over l point
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IN FINANCIAL WORLD
LOCAL EXCHANGE
LACKS SNAP

There wasn't much doing on the
Washington Stock Exchange today. The
trading that occurred was of mis-
cellaneous character, devoid OF any spe-
cial feature. Bank stocks received
rather more attention than usual, sales
of three different ones being above the
ordinary number traded in of this class.
National CITY. which was so active last
week. maintained the level OF Saturday
on a single sale, Second National was
lower on sale OF ten shares, while
Lincoln, which has been declining for
some time from the high price esLab-
ished some months ago when an effort
was made 20 get control, brought mp al
I3gLa and took what was Ia sight.
Gas stock weakened on four quotations
aud lacked any OF the spirit which ger-
vaded the dealings i'm the early part of
last week. Mitchell Mining was taken
al 52s 10 the extent OF 800 shares and
was still To be had at same figure.
Washington Railway preferred crept up
a small fraction and was favored by the
bullishly inclined Tor better prices.
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THE WASHINGTON MARKET.

Sales of the board, including after
call. amounted 10 4H shares OF stock
and $1,000 In bonds.
Following are the sales and quota
tons OF tOday's market.
Washington Gas certificates. S1.O0O1ll2.
Washington Railway and Electric pre-
ferred lO0dSIA4 5OHSl7s
Washington Gas. 2Ja5SA 25a5Sh. 2ja
ISa-. 2I1EISl4.
Mitchell Mining. J0HJ9s. pQJ3s, 5Oa5ss.
National City Bank. l0a1iG2s
Lincoln National Bank, 40l40, I04l4O.
l0Gi13qlZ.
Second National Bank, l0aIS.
O,,cfotio,c of Me- ot;.,, T--...-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-17
THE WASHINGTON LOAN
AND TRUST COMPANY

Once, Corner Ninth ana = Streets
PAID-CP CAPITAL s.. J0J. 90
SURPLUS. &60J. 90 EARNED
Loans IN any amount made aD-
= rroved real estate OF collateral az EEa-
sOuabls rates
- Interest paid upon deposits on monthly
- balances subject 20 check.
This company acts as executor. sd
- uinistratOT. trustee agent. treasurer
- registrar and IN al other hduciary ca
paCiIles.
Boxes for rent in burglar and hreproof
- vaults for safe deposit and storage Of
- valuable packages-
yOHN JOY EDSO&-... ....-.....-.-.Pr esiden'
John a. bk O4' E-.--s---- vice president
ELLIS PEAR.-..-....-Se Second Vice President
ANDREW PARKER. .....,...-. Il asuFer
HARRY @. MEEM .-.-.- Assistant Treasurer
VOTD TATLOR.-...-... Assistant Treasurer
THOMAS BRADLEY ---.- Real Estate DfhcsF
EPEDsK EOCHELBERGER-.. Trust Oficsr
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT
Il prepared 20 assume the management OF
youT real estate Careful attention given %
al details.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-17
UNDER TEN DAYS OPTION
100000 Common Stock Of
WASHINGTON LUNA PARK COMPANY
TO WASHINGTON INVESTORS:

wa to Het park
the
Railway Pennsylvania capitalists
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it IS o
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in
feel
II n recognized ability
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with the Washington Alexandria
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and the Washington Luna Park Company
t
PASSED; THERE
in
nian made
it. recognized that the day
has cme il
end HE OFFERS SELL
PROVIDED VIRGINIA DEPOSIT AND
BIDDERS IN MAKING ALOIMENTS
IInaP in the mds
in handling
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Send nd to Of Washington D.
September