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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26
ToYEp WITH A FORTUNE.
laborer's Child Abuses Herself With
$40, 900 Diamond.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 2i.-William
Ahearn, laborer, walked into the
lewelry store OF Louis A. Borsc helm
having in his hand a rough diamond
half as large as hens egg, which
he had picked up in a gravel pit near
Denver
For three months Ahearn carried
the diamond around in his pocket
without suspecting the true nature OF
the stone. Borscheim says the dia-
nond IS worth at least $4,000, and
probably more.
Ahearn worked in a gravel pit. and
one day saw a stone so different from
the Others that he picked it up and
carried II around as a pocket piece
alter he gave the stone to his little
laughter to play with. and the child
IN an effort TO make il round so il
would roll, struck il with a hammer
and broke off a splinter. Ahearn, not
ing the clearness OF the crystal. took
The pieces to the ieweler, where the
stone was pronounced a real diamond.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26


Port All Prince, Dec. 22.~-Genera
Antoine Simon, the newly slectee
president OF Hayti,s took the oath o.
office at 10 o'clock this morning al
the palace in the presence OF foreign
diplomats, the officers OF the Ameri-
can and Italian warships and the
Haytian officials of state. Senator
Paulin, who PRECEDED at the session OF
congress which elected General ST.
mon, president, officiatcd and de-
manded that the president respect the
constitution and other laws OF the re-
public.
General Hippolite. minister OF the
interior, who responded In behalf Of
General Simon, promised that every
effort should be made to forward the
agricultural and commercial interests
Of the country and to take measures
20 insure economy In carrying on the
government
Later. at the reception which was
held, NJ Cartcron, the French minis
ter. addressed the president on behalf
Of the diplomatic corps and officially
presented the respects OF the foreign
ministers NJ. Claud. minister OF for
rign affairs gave assurances OF the
intention 10 maintain
most cordial relations with all gov
ernments.
President Simon then attended
session at the cathedral. where the
Te Deum' was sung. afterward pro-
-eeding on horseback. followed by
brilliant escort, through the principal
streets Of the city. where he was ac-
Aaimed by all.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26
PORTLAND MARKETS.

Wheat-Bluestem. 96d97c; club. &C
W9le; hte. 90M9lc. red Russian. ssc.
40-iold. Ole: valley. ole.
barley-Feed, s27 per ton; brewing
oais-No white. ssi.soGss per
Hay-Timoihy. Willamette valley
sif per ton. eastern Oregon timothy
sio.50Hl7; clover. sic, alfalfa. sic:
grain hay. sf2Nl3.
Fruits-Apples. 60c6s2 "a per box:
pears. SAILS per box: grapes, 65c6
$50 per crate. ounces, sid1.25 per
box, cranberries, Si3 5OGi45O per
barrel; huckleberries. iOGi5c per 10. .
persimmons. Sldi25.
Potatoes - s0N90c per hundred. .
sweet potatoes. 2G2lc per ID.
Onions-$i0- IS per 100 lbs
vegetahes-Turnips. si6i25 per
sack; carrots, 81. parsnipS. Si25.
beefs. 81 rs; horscradish. sl6i0c per
ID artichokes. 9OrGsf per dor
beans. f50i73c per ID; cabbage. lie
per ID. cauiihower. 75cdSi per dog
celery. $500 AIS per crate: cucum
bers; s2H2.50 per box: eggplant. lie
per ID lettuce. 75cNS1 per box: pars-
ley. SOC per doz; peas, lac per is :.
peppers, isla2oo per 10 pumpkins 1
ollie per ID: radishes soc per dor
spinach. 2e per ID: sprouts. 9iGl0 per
ID SQUASH, i4ilc per ID: tomatoes
50cGSl IS
Dutter-City creamery, extras. 36G
SIC, fancy outside creamery. 32l63sc
per b.: store 1sG2oc.
Eggs - Oregon ranch. 40G 42ie
eastern. s0d35c per dox.
Poulfry-Hens. 1ec per ID. spring
large. lflG12c; small, ifGi5c; mixed
liNlf3c: ducks. i4Ni5c: geese, on
loc; turkeys, 17l6isc; dressed tur-
KEYS eOM221c
Veal-ESfra, s@l0c per ID; ofdi-
nary. 7dsc; heavy. &C.
es67c.
1909. id1sc.
Wooi-Eassern Oregon, average
best. 1oGisc per H.. according 10
shrirkage; valley. 15di6c.
Aohair-Choice, 1se per ID
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26
cosgrove on the Mend.

Paso Robes, Cal, Dec. ls.-It is be-
heved here today more confidently than
ever before that Governor elect Cos
grove, Of Washington, will recover
from his attack of Bright's disease.
Under present plans it is expected that
he will take the oath of office here on
January ii. though it is barely possible
he will be able to 20 to Washington
for that purpose. The governor elect is
now on a liquid diet He has stopped
taking the hot baths and his condition
IN general shows big improvement. He
looks much better and was able to walk
about his room TODAY
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26
TheY smuggIed chIne.s.

Los Angeles, Dec 22.-After 10
minutes deliberation a jury in the
case OF Francisco Chaves. Ygnacio
Barrios and Salvador Armenia.
charged with smuggling Chinese la
borers across the border into this
country from Mexico, today returned
a verdict OF guilty The defense said
the men were on their way from
CaleNico TO San Bernardino. and had
never seen the Cinnamon until the
latter were caught in The brush near
them al Imperial Junction Their
story however. lacked confederation.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26
EXPRESS CAR LOOTED.
o. r. & N. Passenger Train Held Up
Near Portland.


Portland, Dec $50. r. & n. trair
No. !, the Chicago Express, westbound
was held up by three robbers at 9:1(
O'Clock last night eight miles east Of
Portland. Entrance to the express car
was obtained by nitro glycerin, and
the express messenger, o. II. HUFF, was
compelled to open the way safe, which
was looted.
The passengers were not molested
and the desperadoes made good their
escape after uncoupiing the engine and
forcing the engineer, George +. Don
Ion, to carry them down the track a
mile or more.
That the robbers got but little for
their trouble was due to the quick ac-
ton OF Messenger Huff Warned bv
shots and the uncoupling Of the two ex-
press cars, mail car and engine from
the rest Of the train, HUFF quickly un-
locked the safe and taking out packages
containing from $1,000 to $4,000 threw
them INTO an obscure corner. These he
replaced with packages that had little
value, which he grabbed from a shelf
beside the safe. 1t was these bundles
that the robbers got when they com
pelled Huff to open the safe.
Ibat the robbers were desperate and
ready to kill without conjunction was
shown by the fact that they fred on
tho slightest provocation both at Mes
senger Hun and the fireman, Mark II.
Bon. Neither man was injured and no
shots were fired at the robbers.
Although the passenger coaches were
not invaded, the occupants were terri
ned during the holdup. The train was
about one mile west Of Clarnie when
Engineer Donlon and Fireman Bon
were startled by a command to throw
up thelr hands. Turning, they were
confronted by three men, two Of WHOM
were masked and the third had his face
biackened. The engine crew had no OPP
portunity TO offer resistance, and En-
gineer Donlon was ordered n moment
later To stop the train, which he did.
me moment the wheels ceased turning
TWO OF the robbers left the cab, taking
with them the fireman, while the third
member or the gang remained to guard |
the engineer.
Under orders from the robbers,
backed up at all times with ready re.
Fireman Bon endeavored to cut |
'n the mail and express cars, but was
Dadly frightened and unable to I'M
couple the cars speedily enough to suit |
me robbers, who showed him aside and |
completed the work in way that
moved them TO be thoroughly familiar
With that work.
AS Fireman Bon was showed aside, he
vas left momentarily unguardcd, and
maze good his opportunity to dash
A. h.. |
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26
GENERAL STATE
NEWS OF IDAHO
Items That Are Likely to Prove Of
Interest TO Our Readers.
4 Brief Review Of the News Of the
Past Week Presented In Shape to
Appeal to AII--orowth and De-
vslopmsnt, Mining, Commercial
and Farm.

Boise.-Governor Gooding has de-
cllned to call a special session Of the
Idaho legislature TO act on the revised
code. A special session was recon-
mended by the supreme court justices.
Boise.-Judgc K. NJ. Lands. OF Chi
cago, has been appointed to hear pro-
ccedings in the United States district
court in Wisconsin TO determine
whether Summer G. Moon and ]. T.
Barber, millionaire officers OF the Bar
Der Lumber company. which has i'm
mensc mills on the Boise river a few
miles above this city, shall be removed
to Idaho for trial on charge OF con-
spiracy to defraud the government. on
which they were indicted by federal
grand jury here.
Similar proceedings before Judge
Quarles. OF the western district Of
under another indictment
on the same charge, resulted in a de
cision adverse to the government.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26
RESUME OF THE
WEEKS DOlN6S
General Review of Important Hap
penlngs Presented In q Brief and
Comprehensive Manner for Busy
Rsadsrs-NationaI. Political, His
tosscai and Commercial.

A. 7-year-old boy was killed in
Christmas shopping crush at Chicago
Chiefs OF the native tribes Of Ger
man Samoa are planning an uprising
against the home government.
Seven OF pittsburgs councilmef
have been arrested for grating il
connection with the ciiys affairs
The Gary steel plant at Hammond
Ind, has started up. The plant cost
<s5,ooo.ooo and employs $4,000 men.
Two OF the men who held up the
O. X. & n. train near Portland arc
IN jail, and one has made a confession
The highest rank among IS appii
oants before the California board OF
medical examiners was taken by Dir.
a. w. Bowling, blind man.
Evidence secured shows that Kier-
nan got si.oo0.0oo from the Fidelity
funding scheme. This is the institu
ton which. Catholics throughout the
country were interested in
Bryan is lecturing in Pennsylvania
A red hot senatorial fight ia ex
reeted in Indiana
The house committee is almos
unanimous for free lumber.
The new Democratic governor Of
Nebraska opposes radical measures.
TIE president has vetoed the meas
ure changing the Colorado boundary
Hill has secured an outlet to the
gulf by. the purchase OF the Colorado
q Southern.
Taft denies that any cabinet an
rointment beside that OF Knox has
been decided.
The gunboat Hist. which grounded
IN the Delaware river, has been float
cd unchanged.
The Standard Oil company denies
the governments right OF appeal IN
the big fine case.
Robbers raided the State Bank OF
Ceres, rs miles from Lincoln, Neb.
and secured $4,000.
All immigrants to the United States
from Japan are to be inspected Jointly
by officials OF the two countries.
The British house of lords has
passed measure reducing the work
day from 10 hours TO nine hours fof |
miners. The time Is counted from the |
time they leave the surface till they |
return. which makes practically an |
eight-hour day.
Taft says he will visit the Panama
canal annually.
A death resulted In Philadelphia
from prizehght.
Holland is angry with Germany for
The welcome accorded Castro.
The American consul stopped a mu
tiny at Puerto Cortez, Honduras.
A digit earthquake shock was felt
IN France, but not much damage was
done.
British papers censuro Roosevelt :
eutburst Of vituperation and alieuists
say he is mad.
Attorney. General Bonaparte thinks
the government should have tho right
to appeal in antitrust cases.
Montana man has been found
guilty Of Matchmaking. The evidence
was secured through his bad spelling
The Canadian government seized
ashing vessel from Tacoma for violat
ing the laws. A fine Of 81, 1000 was i'm
posed.
scheolhousc at Altoona, Pa.
burned, causing a damage OF 400 900
AZ the time thore were 600 children in
he building, but all escaped.
couat Boni's family is reduced to
'overty.
Castro refuses to believe that his peo
We have rebellod.
Officers Of the battleshiP feet we're
'anqueted by the governor Of Ceylon
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26

Madison. Wis, Dec. ls.-The Wis.
eonsin railroad commission has an.
proved the issuance of $50, 00O. 900 Of
stocks by the Chicago, Milwaukee 4
ST. Paul railroad to provide funds for
its Pacific coast extensions. The road
recently filed notice of the issue OF
stock with the secretary OF state and
paid fee Of si5Q,o0o for the privilege,
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26
Plan Reforms in india

London, Dee. 1s.-Lord Morley. In.
dian secretary, speaking in the house of
Lords today, unfolded a plan for the re.
form Of the government of India. open.
ing wat he described as ga very i'm.
portant chapter in the history of the
relations between Great Britain and
India. He made no attempt 60 min.
lmize the formidable difficulties con
fronting the government Of India, ow.
ing to the unrest and anarchy, but dep
recated the alarmist views regarding
the situation.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26
Wdoi

The Mngi came, at Christmastide,
Into the night, with gifts resplendent--
Coursers, camels, robes of pride,
Wealth of satellites dependent
They came with pomp; they came
from far,
And followed fast the Morning" Star !
Low. In cradle made Of hay,
A monarch from the heavens lay
Was IT king in glory digit?
No-'twas cherub in pink and white
1t, too, had travelled alone from far,
And came in the arms Of the Evening"
STAR
Which of the twain shall we worship
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26
Prof, Sharing Started

Kansas City. Mo. Dee. 22.-On
Jsnuary l, Edward Morris. president
OF Morris x Co. packers, will give
s25 900 as the first installment toward
fund OF s5oo.oo which will put into
operation plan Of profitsharing aud
old age pensions among 10000 em-
ployes OF the company. The plan
worked out By Mr. Morris will call
Tor an initial disbursement the first
year OF not less than 100000, il IS
expected, and this will be rapidly in
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26
Transport Shortage a Danger

Washington, Dec. 1s.-Lack OF nee
essary vessels for the purpose OF
transporting troops and supplies in
ease OF war is one OF the most serious
problems facing the country. accord
ing TO the report OF General Ayle-
shire. quariermaster general of the
army. made public today. The report
proposes some form Of subsidy 10 en-
courage the building Of ships. as a So
luton
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26
orders WhIskeY pestroxsd.

Baltimore, Md. Dee 22.-The first
case OF seizure OF whisky under the
pure food act which was put on trial
here last fall, was today finally dis
POSED OF in the United States district
court. when II was decreed that the
whisky seized so barrels, be destroyed
md that the makers, the Louisiana
Disiillery Company, Of New Orleans.
be required to give bond that they
VIII not continue the sale Of the liquor
under bourbon whisky brands. Dur
'ng the test the government declared
that the whisky was the product OF
molasses. and not bour bon whisky.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26

Ieu-Ive been trying to catch Dolly
under the mistletoe, but Miss Autumn
seems seems to be the only one 1 can find
Neu-lt seems to be an Instance of
Judge. p'aee-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26
A misunderstanding.

81 notice jerks doesn't speak to you.
What's the matter?"
81 can't help 1t. started to talk to
him about Christmas decorations the
other day and he thought l referred to
the black eyes he got in a broi with
mutual friend recently. r-Jndge.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26

paraf1ne paper ana leave II for a WIN.
to ripen. then cut with sharp knifs
into cubes the size OF carame!s; do
them up in parafFine paper and pack
into a fancy box. labeled "Mince Pie"
on the outside.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26

most,
The Star with the train and the splendid
host
The Star of triumph? the Star of power
Or the Star that wrinkles at twilight
hour?
The Love Star" tender? Now, watch
and see,
1t is the Magi bend the kneel
All. glory of genius, pride or wealth
Splendor of wisdom, knowledge, health !
Powers of busy brain and feet,
All of the treasures of earth complete
Spirit of beauty and love, at last,
At Thy tiny feet, all crowns are cast !
John Ward Stimson.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26

watch and the way he made me suffer
when he took 1t away from me. Mavba
1t wasn't a very manly spirit. but I
can't help it. It's human nature and
a fellow is awfully human when hes
only 6!"-Detroit Press.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26

Nampa.-A petition to the state
legislature is being circulated in this
city and vicinity, asking for the crea-
ton of new county, to be known as
Nampa county. As described in the
petition. the new county will contain
$40 square miles, and will have tax.
able valuation estimated at 81 500 900.
The territory is TO be taken from Can
yon and Owyhee counties, and will
embrace the section Immediately adj
jacent and most convenient to Nampa
Canyon county will be most affected
by the creation of the new county,
and a hard fight is anticipated on the
part OF the people of the county seat,
Caldwell, to block the scheme. Other
towns OF the county. the most inn
portant OF which are Payette and EN-
NETT, are inclined to oppose the plan
OF the Nampa people, and il will not
be without fight that the object
Will be attained
Prominent business interests of
Nampa and vicinity are in the move
Iment. Strong influence will be
brought to bear in the legislature TO
create the new county. A number of
other counties in the state are in the
movement for division. and the forces
may work together Idaho will have
several new counties after the com
ing Legislature has adjourned
Nampa.-Water has been turned
INTO the Deer Flat reservoir from the
Boise river. The event was one OF
great importance to this section. and
was made the occasion for a Jubilee
celebration. in which all the towns in
terested in the Payette- Boise recla-
nation project took part
The filling of the Deer Flat rcser |
voir marks the practical completion of |
one OF the most extensive works of |
us kind ever undertaken in this conn |
try The chief feature OF the project /
s the great converting dam on the |
Boise river. which stands as monu-
ment TO the skill and ingenuity of the
government engineers and contractors
1 ne primary purpose Of the dam is TO
store the river torrent in the spring
ma thus obtain an adequate water /
supply for the irrigation project Al
III seasons of the year. When filled i
@ its capacity the great reservoir will
orm an INLAND lake several miles in
NNttft 'NN NefabAS VI supplying water
or the irrigation of more than 100. 600
lcres OF land.
The whole project is part OF the
governments irrigation service. which |,
IS some one has said. is making the
Try places wet and the wet places
Try The various irrigation projects
n Idaho. Montana Wyoming. Arr
ona and New Mexico are rapidly i
hanging the country from a land OF
agebrush and cactus to one OF pros !
'erous farm and flourishing towns. !
n several sections OF Idaho the trans d,
ormation already is marvellous. !
Los Angeles business men have or.
anized to eradicate raeetraek gambling
a California.
Turkey has passed into the family Of .
rec nations, the sultan opening parlis- :
tent amid popular enthusiasm.
Billiards are raging along the Allan. =
e coast. Heavy snowfalls are reported =
nd the temperature has dropped. n
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26

nis me that his influence shall pour
ou' through our lives for the brighten
ing ana sweetening Of the world. He
wants us to start new Christmas
every day. wherever we are.-J r
Miller. "
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26

Augusta, Ga. Dec. 2i.-That for
mer Governor Myron 7. Herrick. of
Ohio. is slated TO become secretary
Of the treasury in the new admiristra-
ton IS the latest report from the Taft
camp today.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26

Every Christmas should be new
center of Christ-life in this world
That is what Jesus meant when he
said, "The kingdom of God is within
you" He wants US to be so filed with
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26

Cottonwood,--Grain shipments have
begun from Cottonwood by the In
terror Warehouse company for ship
ment to Seattle for export trade. Or
ders have been issued from the head
office to rush all grain shipments to
the coast. and the warehouse will be
emptied as rapidly as possible.
The Northern Pacific Railroad com
pany will furnish all the cars neces-
sary 10 move the grain without any
delay. The three grain warehouses
have capacity of 100000 sacks, but
piled on the outside are almost 5O.-
900 sacks, so that the grain ship
ments will reach 100000 bushels. Al
though IL was believed the grain
would be shipped over the new Snake
river cutoff, il is now believed that
the tonnage will again be hauled up
kendrick hill and sent through the
Spokane gateway
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26

the Isrn na'on House-well, you've got
sue sue largest piece Of the wishbona Mr.
1 n-..S,, Now what do you wish fori
ths n, Skinnie-A larger piece Of
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26

Boise.-Instructions have been re.
ceived In Boise from Attorney. General
Bonaparte by Pcyton Gordon, special
assistant attorney general, who has
been in this city preparing the gov.
ernment's case for the civil actions
pending against the Barber Lumber
company and involving the title to 35,-
900 acres Of land in the Boise basin, to
proceed Immediately to Eau Claire,
Wis, and argue the serving of the sec.
ond criminal indictments on Sumner G.
Moon and j. T, Barber, members Of the
Barber Lumber company, before Judge
kenesaw Lands, the famous iurist who
imposed a fine Of $29,000,000 on the
Standard Oil company for rcbating.
When the first indictments returned
against the Barber Lumber company
members were taken into the Wisconsin
district Judge Quarles, the presiding
judge, decided that the indictments
were not specific as to the fraud com
mitted and declared them null and void.
The last indictments were returned
during the federal grand jury session
in April, 1908. If Judge Lands or
ders the indictments valid the defend
ants will be arrested and removed to
this city for trial.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26

Onrismus kin be made so much
pleasanter eff the stern parunt will
a. Jet MS min wander back tew the
',me when he made dash fur tba 81,
chimney-piece hlmself.-N Y. Truth
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-12-26

WIZ .t near I'm not distressed
No WI" l,tl thoughts of what to buy;
NO gifts to seek, nv soprs a.
bought them last July.
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1908-04-16
The Great Empire of Stanley

j. o. Thomas spent few days
in the city the first of the week
making arrangements to commence
work at an early date on his new
three-story business block on
Deadwood street. Stock Growers
News.
At the Democratic State Con-
vention held at Mitchell Tuesday,
County Judge David Moore, of
this city was elected one of the
delegates to the Democratic
National Convention to he held in
Denver, Colorado. .-Fairplay.
1t is stated that two more post
offices are to be established soon
not far from here, one few miles
north of Marietta, the other to he
called Daley, not far from Miles
vile. A new store has been open
ed by John Griffin at Topbar.-
Marietta Eagle.
The brick for the new bank
building is here and Mr.. Spencer
has been the busiest man in town.
He says that work will commence
next week.-Cottonwood Register.
The Board of County Commits.
sioners met in regular session or
Tuesday, April Z, with Sylvia, Ad.
Olson and Elshire present. Messrs,
Hopkins and Tolton being absent
at Huron attending the politica]
gathering. Mr.. Tolton returned