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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Saws Town Fired on Hospital

Washington, Feb. 12.-The "shoot-
ing up OF Brownsville was in the form
of an attack on the garrison at Fort
Brown, according to the testimony Civ
en- today by Mingo Sanders, ex-frst
sergeant of Company B, of the Twenty
fifth infantry. Sanders said that, while
he was running from his quarters to
Company B barracks, after being awak-
ened by firing on the night of August
10, the shooting was going on, and il
came from the town and was to-
ward the hospital on the military res
ervation.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

While Dooly was holding court in
Washington County, Georgia, certain
General Hanson came in and sat down
at the side of the judge, and began to
tell him about the vast amounts of
property he owned.
"Stop just a moment, general" said
Dooly. Mr.. Sheriff, call in Jones, the
receiver of tax returns"
In a few moments that worthy ap
peared.
Mr.. Receiver" said the judge, come
up here and make an inventory Of Gen
eral Hanson's property. He had mis-
taken me for you."-Sunday Maya
zine
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Congress Leaders to Help.

Washington, Feb. 13.-That the San
Francisco school question will be set
tied is the general opinion in official
circels. Mayor Schmhtz and his asso-
ciates received a message from the pres
ident saying he desired to confer with
them today at 2:45 O. clock. Secretary
Root had long conference with Speak
err Cannon and while both declined to
talk, it is the general belief that the
japanese school question was discuss
ed. 1t is admitted that communities
tions have been exchanged between the
Japanese ambas sador and Root.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Mixed.

When ministers exchange they usual
ly preach old sermons, but, however,
they generally look over the MINIS.
carefully to see if the local points need
alteration.
A Somerville preacher many years
ago went to Andover to preach and
neglected this simple precaution- In
his discourse was an allusion to the
insane asylum at Somerville, and, for
getting for the moment tAat he was in
Andover, he said
Sooner than a child of mine should
be subjected to such influences, l would
be willing to have him confined in yon
der institution"
And the good man pointed directly
at the Andover Theological Seminary
Boston Herald.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Eight Hours for Canal.

Washington, Feb. II. = Chairman
Shonts, Secretary Taft and R. r. Rog-
ers. general counsel for the Isthmian
Canal COMMISSION, were before the
house committee on interstate and for
eign commerce today Mr.. Rogers and
Mr.. Taft both stated that the eight hour
law would apply on the isthmus under
the proposed contract. When Mr.
Rogers was asked what the total
amount kprobably would be on which
the contractor would receive pei
centage, he said he had made no esti
mate.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
New santo Domingo Treaty.

Washington, Feb. 10. = The presi-
dent today sent to the senate the new
treaty with the republic Of Santo Do
mingo relative to the revenues Of that
country 1t sets forth in the preamble
the fact that Santo Domingo has
entered upon an agreement with her
creditos which is made contingent upon
the fact that this county shall collect
the money and it is then aged that the
president Of the United States shall APP
point representative Of the govern
ment as receiver general to take charge
Of all the funds collected.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

Washington, Feb. 16.-The Navy de-
partment was informed today by cable
that the cruiser Chicago had arrived at
Acajutla, Salvador, whittier she had
been sent from Magdalena bay to look
after American interests during the ex-
listing friction between Nicaragua and
Honduras. The vessel will be kept
within rea III of cable connection with
the department for a few days, ready to
meet any demands upon her.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Berry Favors excluding smoot.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Berry, of Ar
kansas, addressed the senate yesterday
in opposition to Shoots retention OF
his seat. Berry disclaimed any politi-
cal or religious prejudice which might
contribute to his opposition. He con-
fined his argument primarily to dis
cussion of the constitutional power OF
the senate to expel Smoot, holding that
any senator could he excluded by a
majority vote of the members Of that
body"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only one
way 10 cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition OF the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube isfnfiamed
you nave a rum bling sound or impe RECT hear
ing, and when IL Is entirely closed, Deafness il
the res ult, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube re- tored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever
nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh
which is nothing but an infiamed condition oil
the-mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can.
not be cured by Halls catarrh Cure Send fol
circulars, free
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family pills are the best.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

An earnest defender of things Irish
asserts that the traditional bull of Ire
land is not. as is commonly supposed,
the expression of a laundering intelli-
gence. but, on the contrary, shows the
exquisite feeling OF the Irish for fine
shades Of meaning. The trouble lies
In the ears that hear 1t.
IF ye were to be killed crossing a
fence ye'd be all right" said a locker
on to a fox-hanter whose horse had
turned head over heels in the middle OF
level pasture. But If We were killed
on the fat O. tn field ye'd never hold
up your had again"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Thursday. February "a.

Washington, Feb. IA. = The naval
appropriation bill occupied the entire
time OF the house today, and it was al
most completed. The single remaining
section is that increasing the naval es-
adjustment. 1t was allowed to go
over until tomorrow, when it is expect
ed an effort will be made to reduce the
number of battleships provided for in
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

1.-THE graspin'est man l ever knowed, =
said Uncle Jerry PEBBLES. was an old
chap named Snoopins. Somebody told
him once that when he breathed he took
in oxygen and gave out carbon. He spent
a whole day tryin' to find out which OF
them two gases cost the most if you have
to buy 'em. He wanted to know whether
he was maxim or losin' money when he
breathed-Chicago Tribune.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

II travel on your road a good deal"
said the caller, and I'd travel on it a
good deal oftener if it wasn't for its
sharp curves"
whats the matter with the curvesF'
asked the elevated railway magnate.
They ought to be provided with a
strong railing or something of that kind
What for?"
$50 train couldn't run off the track
when it goes whizzing and grinding
around one Of them, and fall to the street
below"
You've never heard of that happening
have your"
"No-not yet"
"well, when it does happen wen put
something around those curves. Good
! day."-Chicago Tribune
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Monday, February 10

Washington, Feb. 1e.-After more
than five hours consideration Of the ag-
ricultural appropriation bill, the senate
increased from SO, 800 to S., 900 the sal
AIRY OF Clifford Pinchot, chief forester
The debate was devoted mostly to the
methods Of administration and general
policy Of the forest service, and at times
broadened to include the public land
question generally. Practically no
progress was made on the agricultural
bill.
Washington, Feb. 1s.-~The house
today adopted resolution presented by
Overstreet, Of Indiana, authorizing the
clerk 10 insert provision in the post
Office appropriation bill looking to the
reduction Of compensation to railroads
for carrying the mail to take effect
July l..
The amendment to the immigration
bill, as passed by the senate Saturday
was agreed to in the house today. This
will, it is believed, effectively bar Jap
anese coolies from the United State:
and settle the japanese school question
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
saxors Leasing the Range.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Without con-
tinuing its hearing upon the Burkett
amendment to the agricultural appopri-
alton bill providing for the leasing OF
the public grazing lands, the senate
committee agreed to adopt the amend
ment. Several amendments to the Bur
kett proposition were adopted however,
designed to protect the interests OF the
homesteaders. The policy outlined,
which is favored by the president, was
aged upon by bare majority.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Nothing Doing.

It was an imposing building. but the
man with the square yalise did not hesi-
tate.
Madam" he said to the matron who
appeared, 81 should like to show you a
copy of our book, The Quiet Life which
is making such a"
"Sir." she interrupted, this is an in
stitution for the deaf and dumb."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Seattle Fair Bin Must Wait.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Piles
today attempted to call up senator An
keny's bill appropriating 100000 for
government buildings and exhibits at
the Seattle exposition, but was unsuc-
cessful. He has hopes of passing the
bill through the senate later this week,
but it is understood no attempt will be
made to have it acted on by the house
before next winter
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

used to have such pain in my back
that once tainted. The kidney secre-
tions were much disordered, and l was
so far gone that l was thought to be at
deaths door. Since Doan's Kidney
Pills cured me / feel as If had been
pulled back from the tomb"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

The good people of Salem had just
burned another witch.
According to the census" they said
there are too many women in Massachu-
sets, anyway"
In order to make a show of being i'm
partial, however. they looked around for
Wizard Burbank, but he had escaped to
California.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

Critick-Yes, D'Auber is home from
his trip to the Rocky mountains. He
Put in most of his time making sketches
OF the mountain PEAKS. He showed me
a lot of them.
Ascum-How were they? Natural
Critick-WeIl, they're certainly rocky.
PHILADELPHIA Press
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

We hold no brief for the motorlst.
the Bystander says, but honor where
honor is due" On country road the
ately avoid running over an animal on
the highway To be exact, it was a
circus elephant.-St. James Gazette.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Friday. February Is.

Washington, Feb. Is. = An agree
ment to vote tomorrow on the confer
ence report on the immigration bill,
which includes the provision intended
to settle the California japanese ques-
ton, was reached in the senate today
as the result of an entire day OF discus
sion upon that measure.
The principal speakers we're Bacon
and Tillman in opposition to what they
regarded as an effort to prevent the
South from getting desirable class Of
immigrants.
Tillman's remarks on the japanese
question brought warning from Lodge
that if they were continued he should
move that the discussion proceed be-
hind closed doors. International re
ferences were not made afterward by
Tillman.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Had Not Observed II.

"It's such hard work to talk through
this telephone :" exclaimed Mrs. High
mus.
II hadn't noticed that" said Mr.. High
mus, who had been listening patiently for
five minutes at the other end Of the wire.
1T may be little hard to hear through,
my dear, but 1t doesn't seem 70 have in
terfered with the flow OF Sour COW ersa-
tfon -
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

Musical Customer-What a fine old
specimen you have up there in that glass
case Is it a Stradivarius?
New Salesman-Straddy what? Gosh.
misterl Don't you know eddie when
you see one?
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

Aliens Foot-Ease. A powder. 1t makes tigh
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain cure 10
, sweating, callous and hot, tired. aching feet
Sold by all Druggists Price 25c. Trial pack
age mailed FREE Address Allen s. Olmsted
Leroy, New York
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

day - don't worry.
Deans Kidney Pills
have cured thousands
of women in the same
condition. Mrs. A.
Holman, of Stillwat-
er, Mimi, says: "But
for Doan's Kidney
Pills / would not be
living now. They
cured me in 1899 and
I've been we'll since.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

Washington. Feb. 10. = The house,
after a highly interesting debate, today
passed the naval appropriation bill,
which carries in round numbers $685..
900, 900. Burton of Ohio made an un.
successful effort to strike out the pro-
vision for an additional battleship o.
the Dreadnaught type.
An amendment by Foss was adopted
limiting to 100000 each the cost o.
two torpedo boat destrcyers authorized
in the bill, exclusive OF armament.
Another amendment, also by Foss
was adopted, providing that, of the
vessels authorized in last years nava
bill as we'll as in this years, not mor'
than one battleship and one torpedo
boat destroyer or two torpedo boat'
shall be built by one contracting party
The postoffice appropriation bill wal
taken up under an agreement that gen
eral debate should cease at IL noon.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

First Authenticated lines these
days
Second Mlllionaire-Yes; our rela-
tives are waiting for us to die to ge.
our money, and the rest of the world
doesn't want to walt that long.-New
York Sun
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
TO CURE A coIp IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO QUININE Tablets
Druggists refund money If 1t fails to cure. E.
GROVES signature is on each box. Csc.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

Mothers VIII find Mrs. Winnow's Soofhine
syrup the best remedy TO use for their chlldrel
during the teething period
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

rrTc ST. vItus' Dance and all Nervous Diseases
fIlN permanently cured by DR.. kllne's Great
Nerve Restorer. send for FREE 81 trial bottle and
treatise. Dr. r. IL Kline Id, 93l Arch ST., PhiiasfA
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
PMS cuRtp N s Io - DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any
case Of iching. blind. bleeding or protruding
piles in to IA days or money refunded-5oc-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
DON'T DESPAIR.
Read the Experience of a Minnesota
Woman and Take Heart.

If your back aches, and you feel sick,
languid, weak aud miserable day after
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

Washington, Feb. 16.-In the discus
sion of the postofice appropriation bill
in the house today Overstreet said the
committee had reached the conclusion
that reduction in the railway mail
was absolutely necessary.
The railroads are trying to STAN
pede the house, he said, "yet there
| is not a. scintilla of evidence to show
that the reduction is excessive The
postal service will not be impaired in
the slightest degree, and not train
will be cut off, Notwithstanding the
threats of the railroad companies. There
has not been telegram received by the
members of this house from a business
concern or a commercial body which has
not been prompted by the railroads, and
for one 1 refuse to be stampeded by
their threats or DETECTED by their en-
treaties.'
General debate on the bill was not
concluded when the house adjourned.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Saturday. february Ie.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The Admins
tration plan to settle the California;
Japanese situation was approved in the
senate today by the adoption of the SEN
ate committee report on the immigra-
tion bill. This report continues pro-
vision which authorizes the president to
exclude Japanese laborers from the
United States at his discretion. The re-
port will now go to the house for its
approval, which is assured. The entire
day was devoted to debate on the re-
port.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Blood Humors

Commonly cause pimples, boils. hives. eczema
or salt rheum. or some other form Of erup-
ton; but sometimes they exist in the system.
indicated by feelings Of weakness. languor.
loss of appetite. or general debility. without
causing any breaking out.
Hoods Sarsaparilla expels them. renoyates
strengthens and tones the whole system
This is the testimony Of thousands annually
Accept no substitute. but insist on having
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Tuesday, February II.

Washington, Feb. 12.-The senate
occupied the day in argument of the
bill granting the government the right
to take an appeal on points of law in
criminal cases. No action was taken
on the measure.
The District of Columbia appropria-
ton bill, carrying $40, ,523, an in
crease of $6S7 ,298 over the amount as
passed by the house, was taken up and
notice has been given that the bill will
be put ON its passage tomorrow.
Washington, Feb. u. = After the
passage of a number of bills under
unanimous consent the house today re-
solved itself into committee Of the
whole to consider the naval appropria-
tion BILL A number of recommends
tions of the naval appropriations COM
mittee were eliminated on points Of
order. The army appropriation bill
the notifications appropriations bill
and the omniubs lighthouse bill were
sent to conference.
The naval appropriation bill was CON
sidered by sections under the FIVE
minute rule.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Wednesday, February 10.

today passed bill giving the govern
ment the right to appeal to the Su-
preme court for a construction Of the
constitutionailty of any law involved in
a criminal suit. This measure has
been under consideration for several
days and was passed only after many
amendments had been adopted at the
suggestion OF senators who have criti-
cized the provisions OF the bill.
The District OF Columbia appropria-
tion bill, carrying nearly Sill 900. 900,
was passed after an hours considera-
ton.
The bill establishing an agricultural
bank in the Philippines was taken up
for consideration, but difficulty was en-
countered because the Philippine tariff
bill, which passed the house at the last
session, was interposed as an amend
ment by McCreary, of Kentucky. Nc
action resulted.
The first night session was held to-
night to consider private pension bills
Washington, Feb. 13.-Headway was
made today by the house in its consid-
Grafton of the naval appropriation bill,
and more than half the bill perfected.
A number of points of order we're made
and sustained against minor provisions
in the bill.
The appropriation for a steel floating
drydock to cost not exceeding 81 400,
900 was struck out of the bill ON 6
point of order, which was made by
| Mr.. Mann. of Illinois.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
Hoods SarsapariIIa


In usual liquid form or in chocolated tablets
known as Sarsatabs. 100 doses 81.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
DOINGS OF OUR NATIONAL
BODY OF LAWMAKERS

the bill. Points Of order were made
against many provisions OF the bill, and
were generally sustained.
Washington, Feb. IA. - The senate
today passed a bill providing for the
investigation of the water sources OF the
United States. The investigation is to
be made by the director of the geologi-
cal survey. Both underground and
surface waters are to be investigated.
An amendment was adopted, which
permits cooperation between the states
and the Federal government in making
photographic surveys.
A solution OF the japanese problem
is threatened with complete failure
because Of Senator Lodges Irritating
and bulldozing tactics. Republicans
are alarmed at the situation tonight
and apprehensive that the exclusion
amendment added to the immigration
bill will be opposed by strong Demo
cratic filibuster that cannot prove other
than successful at this late period Of
the session. Democratic senators are
also considering the ACCESSIBILITY Of
calling conference on the amendment
land making it party measure.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23
The HowIing ola Hli..ard,

The SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-23

Color more goods brighter and fast
bleach and mix coiors- MONROE
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-29
The Wettest Trade.

The lot of the Ceylon pearl diver is
not an easy one. Stones are suspended
on a running rope over an outrigger
projected from the boats side In such
a convenient position as to allow the
diver to place one foot within a loop
affixed to the stone. The diver, having
placed himself with one foot on the
stone, with q net around his neck to
hold oysters, draws in his breath,
closes the nostrils with one hand and
raises his body to give force to the
descent. The manduck Tor divers at
tendanD, in charge of the stone and
nets, lets go. and the diver rapidly
reaches the bottom, leaves the stone
which the manduck instantly hauls up
and refxes, throws himself on the
ground, creeping along, and fills his
net with oysters. This done, he jerks
the rope, which is pulled up by the
manduck in charge, and the contents
Of the net are discharged into the boat
The diver meanwhile rises to the sur
face.-Ceylon Manual.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-29
DR.. SELLERS
NOTED SCIENTIST AND ENGIN.
EER GOES WHERE iNVEN-
TiONS ARE NOT NEEDED

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 2S-Dr. Cole
man Sellers, the distinguished engin'
eer and scientist, died at his home
here tonight, aged 81 years. He was
born in this city.
Sellers achieved fame as an invent
or. 1t was largely through his eff
forts that the form of the equipment
used by the power plants az Niagara
Falls was adopted. He also was
among the first to recommend tic
use of absorbent cotton in surgical
operations. The university of Pennsyl-
vania conferred upon him the degrees
of doctor of science and the King Of
Sweden honored him with the order Of
Stolaf. DR.. Sellers was also member
of numerous scientific and engineer
ing organizations.