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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
TORNADO IN
GULF STATES
Patioas Of -Four Tovns Devastated
by Wind Storm
Insane Asylum at jackson, Lo0assana'
DenaosGshec-Danzze is Placed al
$500 Ooo-Sfornn 7racesEle tor
400 Miles in Louisiana. Msssas-
sipps ard Aazbarsa-

New Orleans, La. April 6--Prcbaosy
IS Iives we're lost today by tornado
which sweeps across portions Of three
Calf states and which was traceable ion
a distance of 800 miles The tornado
moved from west TO east over the so1ta-
ern extremity Of Louisiana and Alssls-
sippi, and striking into Alabama Tor
soort distance. Portions OF four towns
were destroyed, and damage approx
mating $500, 600 vas done.
The tornado began at Alexandria
La. soon after ! O'Clock yesterday
morning, instantly killing four persons
there, fatally injuring three and serI-
ousIy woanding Is Others
Soon after daylight it reached the
Mississippi river. killing four persons
at Jackson, Ia, while at Bayou sara,
La, at least half dozen others were
killed. There was one fatal injury at
jackson.
The tornado next appeared at Car
son, Miss. where great property dam
age was DONE About noon near Selma,
Ala, the inhabitants saw the clouds
rise into the air and the storm disap-
peared-
The insane asylum at Jackson. La,
was almost wholly wrecked, with loss
Of about 5000, 900. In addition 10 three
female inmates killed many sustained
injuries. Two negroes we're killed on 8
nearby plantation. Reports from the
surrounding county indicated that
there was probably more loss Of life
among the negroes, whose fiimsy cabins
quickly collapsed before the wind.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13

San Francisco, April Three OF the
nrst talesmen who will sit in the jury
ooz, subject to peremptory challenge,
were passed by the prosecution and the
defense as result Of the second days
proceedings in the trial of Abraham
hGet for extortion. One having been
passed by both sides the first day, four
Ealesmen have now been temporarily
selected When this number has been
increased to twelve they will be sub
lect to peremptory challenge, the de-
tense having the right to excuse ten
Jurors and the prosecution five.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13

wheat--Club. 7s@74e: bluesten
75@77c; valley. 7o(a7le; red, 7IG372c
oats-No. white. 500 80; gray,
t2sa2e.
Barley-Feed. s22.5o per ton; brew.
Ing, t2S; rolled. s23 .60e82a 80.
Rye-Sl .s5t8l.5 so per cwt.
Corn--Whole, s25; cracked, se6 per
ton.
Hay-vallcy Timothy, No. 1. siba
10 per ton; Eastern Oregon timothy,
sf7@ls; clover, 90; cheat, 90; grain
hay, $esalo.
Apples--common T5tal.25 per box
choice, 81 .5osa2.
Vesetables-Turnips, s1@f. IS per
sack; carrots. sl@l rs per sack; beets.
81. 25tal so per sack horseradish, ia
e per pound: caluifiower. $3.50 per
dozen; celery. 81 per crate; lettuce.
head, 35ta,s5c per dozens onions, l0@
fzSc; per dozen; sprouts, &c; radish-
es, soc pei dozen; asparagus. lac per
ponnds fhuharb. 81 50@175 per box
Onions - Oregon, 81 .2o{a1 so per
hundred.
Posatoes-Oreson Burbanks. fancy.
u -40tsl IS; extra fancy, sl.75; No. /
choice, sf-25@14o.
Batser-Faney creamery. s2&@S5c
pound.
Butter Fat--First grade cream. SEC
per pound; second grade cream, Dc less
per pound
Poultry-Aversge old hens, 15c Der
pound; mixed chickens, l4c; sprins,
fryerS and broiiers, 2oGa2ke old
roosters. 109l2e; dressed chickens. Is
@lTe; turkeys. live, 13(915e; turkeys.
dressed choice. 1sh@20e; geese, live.
Sc; ducks. l6S1sc.
Eggs Oregon ranch, 1sc Der
dnxen-
Feal-Dres@es. 51zGsze per pound.
Beef - Dressed buIle, SOS t<e Der
pound; ccwss 5sse; country steers, 8
gle
Mastoa-Dreszesa, fancy. l0@101xe
per pound, ordinary, s7se; spring
lAmhas I21z613c-
Pork-DEessed. sGse yer pound.
Hop@-s91le Per pound, according
to quality
Wocl-Eastern Oregon average best.
I3@Ie< Per pound according to shrink
age valley, z0G23c, serorvainx to fine
ne@s naohairs choice, ESQ 2sr Der
Poand-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
FRISCO IN DARKNESS.
Electric Light Plant Valued at Two
and Half Millions DESTROYED.

San Francisco, April S.-The destruc-
ton OF the electric light and power
mouse Of the San Francisco Gas & EIec-
'rle Light company at Twenty-second
avenue South and Georgia street by fire
last night plunged almost the entire
city into darkness, resulted in the in
lurlng OF five fremen and causing loss
estimated at $4,000, 900.
Extra police we've placed on duty at
the temporary hall of Justice and citv
prison at Eddy and Mason streets
owing to the darkness, the buildings
having no gas connections, no one was
allowed to enter or leave the city prison
and no prisoners were released on hail
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
JAPANESE STRUGGLED IN.
Hundreds Gross Border From Can
ada and mexico.

Washington, MARCH, 4.-Information
has reached the immigration bureau Of
the Department of Commerce and La
Dor that hundreds of japanese have ar
rived in Mexico destined for the United
States Inspector Braun, who was sent
10 Mexico to investigate, telegraphed
today that he had interviewed several
hundred Japanese, principally lahorers,
who are now in Mexico. Many Of them
are In Strengthened circumstances. They
have no intention of remaining in Mex
leo, but do desire to come to the United
States They expect to obtain employ
ment on the railroads of the West and
Southwest Some of them have al
ready applied for admission to the
United States and have been denied.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13

Kansas City, Mo-, April 5-The
Livestock commission men who are
members OF the Livestock exchange at
the stockyards, have declared a war on
the Cooperative Livestock Commission
company, an independent concern, and
boycott on all packers who purchase
cattle, sheep or hogs from the Cooper
alive company. The reason given for
the boycott Is that the company sells
cattle below price quotations and sends
out circulars to shippers charging the
commission men and stock exchange
with dealing unfairly.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
MAKE LAST PROPOSITIONS
nsdiafors STU Hopsaui Of PFssen''ns
Big Railway Strike

Chicago, April Sin a nnzi enofz
10 avert tho impending railroad strike
Commissioners Knapp and Neill. the
AGENTS Of President Roosevelt Viii
make direct appeal TO the fall COM
raittee Of conductors and trainnien TO
5av The meeting will be held IN the
sherman House, and the Federal medi-
atars viii Law before the ITO delegates
the snaI proposition Of the general iiaan-
ayers What that proposition IL neith-
ar fkle comm issi0ners noE the labor
chiefs would disclose tonight, but II u
understood to contain some minor eon-
cessi0ns-
Fhe decision Of Messrs. Knapp and
ye5lI 10 visit the Meeting of the labor
delegates and appeal TO them direes
was reported at a conference with the
labor chiefs, which lasted until Ii
O'Clock last night 1t was taken to IN
dicsts that the committee which has
been conducting the negotiations refus-
cd to sccept the terms CT the managers
and that il invited the Federal mediat-
orz to attend the meeting and find oul
IN q direct manner what the delegates
thought Of the Offer
At the meeting today the entire mat
ter will be put up to the delegates and
it il believed that it will end the con-
ferences. The controversy will either
be settled or the threatened strike
which has been suspended for severa
days while the negotiations were pend
ing, will be declared. The prospects
for an amieabIe settlement seem more
remote
Chiefs Morrissey and Gsrretson at
tended meeting of the full COMMITTEES
and it was said they learned the temper
Of their men a. to what concessions
they would make in the interests O
peace
SIS the nine-hour day the real STUN
bling block in the way of peaee2" wal
asked Of Mr.. Garretson.
II am not at liberty to discuss ths
situation now" he replied, ''but as {
matter OF fact there has not been min
ute since the conference has begun thai
the nine-hour day was not the rea
stumbling block. The men are deter
mined on that issue
In the event OF the negotiations beins
broken of and a strike resorted to
which is strong probability, the rea
issue will be the nine-hour day.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
GENERAL BARilLAs SLAIN.
Man Who Might Have Been President
Coidiy Slain.

City OF Mexico, April EMANUEL
BarFillas, ex-President Of Guatemala,
wac assassinated here Saturday evening
as he sat in streetcar. As the car
stopped young man " years OF age
climbed aboard and rushed up TO the
general and stabbed him twice, the
fret blow seyering the jugular vein,
the second cutting his face. The gem
erai died instantly. The assassin was
captured. He gave his name as Jose
Estrada, and his home as 0cos, Guate-
mala.
ExPresident Barrillas was generally
considered a. strongly associated to the
present government OF Guatemala. He
Was 62 years OF age and was strong
possibility for the next presidency OF
the country. Members OF the Guate-
msla colony here think Estrada was a
paid assassin.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13

Lewiston - March was peculiar
month. according to the meteorological
summary supplied by l.. NJ. Dey. Jr.,
In charge Of the local bureau. While
there were Eve heavy fTosts. two killing
ones, and almost two inches OF waterfall
In this valley, there was neither snow,
hail, sleet nor fog. There was thun-
dersiorm ON March 81, an unusual &C.
currence for the valley at this time OF
the year.
summary prepared by Mr.. Dey
shows that the mean temperature OF
March during the last seven years has
been A. 3 degrees. The rainfall for the
month was l.60 inches, by coincident
being the average annual precipitation
in the valley for the last seven years
since the establishment OF the weather
bureau here.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13

Battle Greek, Mich, April "A h
Detwiler, Of Toledo, indicted for brib-
cry at San Francisco, was located in a
private residence here this afternoon,
put escaped arrest by leaving the house
oy rear door and was whirled away
IN an automobile five minutes before
me detectives called at the house 70
eileet his arrest. 1t is thought Detwil-
ef destination was Belle Is,e, II miles
north of here, where he could reaeh
catch a Grand Trunk train for Caradas
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
NEW STATE IMPROBABLE.


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y
Portland, APRIL ? .-Ihouxh they -
cognsxe that there has hng existed ir
cextAin 1ecxlons OF the InIand Empirs
htezst dlfafissaction sis5 existing
stxiH bsun*sarzes. conservative ciklzens
o. DFeEon. WxAhanxton sad Idaho as
a1fflned 70 rexzFa wEgh amused folers-
tsoa ffse Spokane project 10 erease =
new EfAfe throagh TIE secession OF the
|dstgrunf'ed cpfnn1nnaf1es fron Their
psrsnf c0mrnosawe1 ltn
Even IN Eastern Washington xhsfe
MOST q f1'@ popuz@esoa y Spokane :
ne~ state oS Lincoln Fe0h he esnFsFed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
WILL BE NO STRIKE
Railroads and Trzrmsn Have Re3Shsd
an sgrsxnserf-


| IN sErsesnerf.
| Chicago, April 5.-The differences
between the Western roads and the
members Of The 0raer Of Conductors
and the Brotherhood OF TraInmen were
finally adjusted yesterday The men
Iabandoned their demand for nine
hour work day and the roads made an
Iadvanes oves their previous proposition
| in the pay OF bsggsgemens fsagmen and
ExakeEnen OF 81 SO per MONTH
| The original demands Of the men
vcre for an Increase Of IL per cent and
for working day Of nine hours The
managers offered an increase in pay OF
10 per cent and declined to grant the
nine-fsour lay The agreement vas
reached mainly through the efforts OF
Chairman Knapp, Of the Interstate
Commerce commission, and Charles
Neill. United States labor commission
| err The agreement, which goes into
effect dating from April L. follows.
The pay Of conductors in the passen-
ger service TO be increased $40 per
month, that OF baggngemen 81 80 and
that Of dagmen and brakemen $3.50
per month a. applied TO the schedules
Tn effect November /, 1906.
The railroads are not to make any re-
duetion in crews or increase In mileage
for the purpose OF offsetting the in
creased wages given the passenger
trainmen.
Overtime In the passenger service to
be allowed ON the basis Of Is miles
per hour, to be computed for each part
OF the run separately. Time is to be-
gin at the schedule time OF leaving
Roads on a basis OF more than ten
hours per day for helper OF construc-
tion train service are to make no in
crease in the rates paid for such ser
vice. The increases granted in the
agreement are to apply also to rates
for special services as specified In the
individual schedule.
Upon reads having better basis for
La days work or for payment OF over
time or other allowances in all branches
|of train service, the acceptance Of this
agreement IL not to act as reduction.
The Brotherhood OF Locomotive Fire
men was also granted by the railroads
an increase of 10 per cent.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13

Cotton, CAL, April 6.-Coroner vsp
VIE To-Day swore out warrants for the
arrest OF the employees Of the Southern
fscinc who were held resonsible sor
the wreck on March 2S. in which %
people were killed and rs injured. The
following are the names of the mr.
against whom warrants were issuei-
L. r. Alvord. fOreman Of the sxitebin.
crew; ]. G. Crusemeyer. swif,h-a.- :
clarence Warrington, engineer. TIE
complaints charge them with causi, ~
the death Of H. F. walthers of So.
mento, who was among the killed
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13

nelena; Mont, April s.-Mondav,s
municipal elections in MoD.ans - -s-'.,. :
:. = : republican landslide, only two
s..leS IN the state eleeting Democrats
.-,'. Or, While the opposition party WIS
successful IN AL other instances =
s.S p@i1y lines we're closely drawn
sn1 ; neaFy vote polled. Great Fslls
80 =. Lesis'on elected straight Demo
al uekets. while Billings. Boze
nan Livingston. Anaconda sns r. o..s
chose Republican MAYORS ~-o 0ulse
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13

EoIse--Governo Gooding has APP
pointed as the third member of the
Idaho state Historical soeiety Professor
III. l.. Taikington, OF the Lewiston Nor
NAL. The senate chamber, In the etate
house, " being prepared for the Histos-
zeal society, and will be used for that
purpose until the next legislature con-
venas- While there IL no announce
rnent ne yet as to who will be the cura-
tor. IL is expected that Hon. John
HALEY. one Of the pioneers OF the state
and one OF the most enthusiastic work
ers in the preservation Of early histori-
cal records, will be named.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
WANTS TO REGAIN STRENGTH.
Russia Says Time Is Not Ripe for
Limiting Armament.

St. Petersburg, April 4.-Aecording
TO Professor De Marents, who was re-
eelved in audience by Emperor NichO-
las yesterday, Russia believes the time
Is not ripe for the discussion of the
question of limitation of armaments, as
practical results cannot be obtained,
but II the United States and Great Brit
am are determined to bring the subject
before the conference Russia is not in
elIned to insist on its exclusion.
In consequence of the unsuccessful
war Russia's army and feet are far
below her normal strength and she is
not willing to restrict her freedom OF
action In regaining her naval strength.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13

San francisco, April S.-When su-
ersisor James 9. Gallagher was dash
ing shout San Francisco last winter in
nis red automobile, the quiet, unassum-
Ing Young naho1t at the wheel was
none other than disguised detective, i,
me employ Of William ]. Burns Wba1
- vent to Ruefs Office to Get
.ns Doodle money, when he secrefI,,
~ 70 me home Of Mayor Schmitx 10
a ag upon franchise programs. when
* vent TO the bank to deposit his own
S sIaA, 'ais mahout was always with
aim IN the automobile. WIN
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
Llss of Dead Is Growing.

Montgoms ry, Ala, April 9.-As
communication Is established with the
towns in South and West Alabama that
we're storm swept last week. the list Of
casualties increases and the loss n
property IL shown TO be heavy. In
Coffee county the towns Of Central CITY.
Clay Hatchee and Waterford were swept
away and at least 10 persons we're in
jured- AT Central City . Mr.. Odon
was killed in the wreckaee Of his home.
Specials from various parts Of Alabama
say growing cotton has BEEN badly
damaged.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
CAR TO ABDiCATE.
VIII Appoint Grand Duke Michael Re-
gent for Infant CzareNifch.

London. April 6.-The Daily Mirror
claims TO be in a position to announce
upon the highest authority that the
emperor of Russia purposes to abdicate
within a mcnth and that Grand Duke
Michael will be appointed regent dur
ing the infancy of the czarevitch. For
the past three OF four weeks, the paper
says, events have been proceeding in
this direction with lightning ike IA
pidity in st. Petersburg, but the secret
has been well kept.
lately" says the paper, ''the en-
peror's mind has given way even more
completely, and he has shown himself
incapable of performing the smallest
duties of his rank. -
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13

Rome April 9.--l'rancesco p. Mater,
member Of the chamber of deputies,
has made public letter in which he
urges the government to extend its pro-
lection TO Italian immigrants, not only
ON board steamers crossing the ocean,
but even after they have disembarked
Ia the United States. He expresses the
belief that emigrants to America are
exploited and used for work in unheal-
thy sections Of the country. The writer
points out that in 1906 500, 900 Italians
emigated. of whom 500, 900 went to
the United States.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
HOW TO CURB THE TRUSTS.


New York, April 9--The executive
council Of the National Civic Fedora
tion has decided on Chicago ar the
place and May 2s. 20, 80 and 81 az the
dates for holding the national confer
ence on combinations and trusts. which
recently was announced by that osgan-
izatiou. Representative men from the
various walks Of life have signed the
invitations asking the appointment of
delegates by governors and presidents
of the important commercial, manu-
featuring, agricultural, labor, economic,
political and las associations. The
purpose OF tiss conferences is 10 consid-
er the trust and combination problems,
especially the question OF what amend
menis. II any. should be made to to the
Sherman antitrust act.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
Prize Cup for Real airsh;,.

New York, April 3.-The Scientific
american viii offer cup to be CON-
peted Tor annually by American built
nylns machines It viii be confidei h
inc care OF aero clubs under whose man
asenent the competitions for its ems
1ody vii De held The cup viii cost
nos iess than 81, GOO and will Be com
pesea fcr for the first time on Seutem-
oer Il At the Jamestoxn EXPOSITION
Oniy naehines heavier than air will he
eligible and they must all b seIf NJ
PEELED without any gas bag attachment,
Whatever, even for lifting purposes
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13

Norfolk, Va, April s.-The naval
tug Potomac left the Norfolk navy vari
today 10 search Tor the naval coal tarre
with ten men aboard. which broke lose
ass week from the collier Caesar.
which bad been towing the barge %
the eosst- The barge vas lost Al sen
being last sighted THURSDAY The csI-
Ter Aharanda WAS to follow ths Poso-
mae out tonight and il Is expected the
cruiser Cleveland wi1 leave the NostsIk
navy yard early tomorr0w.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
NEW SPOILERS GAMING.



New York, April s. - Chairman
Brander Matthews, of the simplified
Spelling board, at its first annual meet
ing today submitted report stating
that at least 100, 900 persons were us
ing the form OF spelling urged by the
organization. Most of the criticism
against the boards activity, Professor
Matthews declared, had come from
men OF letters. but this had been mere
than offset by the support OF men OF
science. Professor Matthews says Presi-
dent Rooeevelt's warm attitude toward
simplified spelling had also been
powerful factor in advancing the work.
Resolutions were adopted thanking
Andrew Carnegie for the aid he had
rendered the board and expressing the
conviction that through the help thus
rendered there "would be insured for
countless generations great diminu-
tion in the labor OF teaching and learn
ing with proportioDate increase in
the things taught and learned; a vast
increase In the facility of spreading
ideas, and therefore vast increase in
each individuals stock Of original
IDEAS
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
Japanese for Alaska Mines,

Seattle, Wash, April 6.-The min
ing camps Of the North are keenly feel
ing me shortage of labor despite the
iact that $3.50 day and board is Of.
fered. SO acute is the situation that
mining operators in Southeastern AlaS.
ka and the Atlin district in British
Columbia are importing japanese IA
DOT, which jumps at chance to make
.ne wages Offered. Within few DAYS
50 japanese laborers, who will draw
from "a to $3.50 a day, win be sent
North. As far as known, this i tbe
highest price ever paid common Abr
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13

Berlin, April 5. - The statement
made at the British foreign office TODAY
that Great Britain had net in any way
altered her request that the question Of
the Limitation Of ornaments be includ-
ed IN the program of the coming peace
conference at The Hague causes some
surprise in Berlin, As the German for
eign office understands that Great Brit
ain does not insist on the question be-
ing formally included in the program.
but only reserves the privilege of rais-
ing the question in the conference, thus
leaving the other powers free.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13

heno, New, April 6.-The depsr,
ment OF the Interior Is to sue the SS,,eh
EN- Pacific company at once to So
al patents issued 10 the railroad IN IT,
White Horse mining district on - -
claim that she land was asricuIt,,r -,is
II L now alleged that the so - :.
~nleh tne rallroad received patents M.
mineral. The White Horse 49,; =
mas developed into a great pro.Iur;ns
dis'Iles and the action will affect Iar,ss
worth millions of dollars for minis 49,
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
Strikes Out $50 Counts

Chicago, April 5.-As result of 10
motious fer dismissal Of counts in the
indictments against the Standard Ola
company, Of Indiana, charged with &C
eepting Illegal rates on shipments OF
oil, Judge lands today in the United
States District court ordered $50 OF the
counts stricken out The government
attorneys expressed but little concern
at the dismissal, saying there are still
$50 counts on which the indictments
c n stand.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
ALAskANs WELL PLEASED.
Governor Hogsti 10 Not In Favor o.
Changing Government.

Seattle, Wash, April 9.--w. b.
liogast, governor Of Alaska, reached
Seattle tonight from Washington.
We got almost everything we asked
LOT the last session OF congress" he
said. ''The people OF Alaska are we'll
satisfied with Uncle Sans treatment
of them. This cry for territorial
form OF government comes from polit-
ical discontents. To have this change
in rule would mean an increase in tax
alton OF 70 cents per capita for the
small population. Together with the
fact that the country is only partly de-
yeloped this burden is not yet warrant
ed. We can very well afford tc 90
along as We are despite the howl OF poll
iticians."
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-04-13
GENERAL STATE
NEWS OF IDAHO


Major X. H. Turner, coz
structing qnartsrmastsr In charge 81 the
en- larxement of the Boise poet, h&s been
ordered to San Francisco, where he aiII
take command Of the garrison at Aka
tfaz, and have charge Of the enlarge
Tsent OF the prison there lie will be
succeeded here by Captain Leon s.
R0usliex.