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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-31

Hon. r. S. Tharin, attorney at law
and counsel for Antitrust League,
writes from Pennsylvania Ave. n. W.,
Washington, d. c., as follows:
Having used Peruna for Catarrhal
disorders, am able to testify to its
great remedial excellence and do not
hesitate to give it my emphatic en-
dorsement and earnest recommendation
to all persons affected by that disorder.
1t is also a tonic of great usefulness"
Mr.. T. Barnecott, West Aylmer, On
tario, Can, writes: Last winter /
was i'll with pneumonia after having Ia
gFipPe- / took Peruna for two months,
when l became quite well. / also in
duced young lady, who was all run
down and confined to the house, to take
Peruna, and after taking Peruna for
three months she is able to follow her
trade OF tailoring. | can recommend
Peruna for all such who are i'll and re-
Cuire a tonic
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-31
peculiar tOeItseIf

In selection, roportion and combination
Of Ingredients.
In the process by which their remedial
values are extracted and preserved,
In effectiveness, usefulness and economy,
Curing the widest range OF diseases.
Doing the most good for the money,
Having the most medicinal merit,
And the greatest record OF cures
Hoods SarsapariIIa
II usual liquid form or in chocoIsted
tablets known as Sarsatabs. 100 doses 81.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-31

Some people prefer to take tablets,
rather than to take medicine in fluid
form. Such people can obtain Peruna
tablets, which represent the solid
medicinal ingredients of Peruna- Each
tablet is equivalent to one average
dose of Peruna.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-31

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The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
WANTS BOODLERS TO FIGHT.
g. o. p Thinks HneheS VIII Win AZ
Gamblers Oppose Him

New York. Aug Political friends ot
Gov Hughes are much pleased TO-DAY
over what they term the blu1der q the
governors enemies IN pleading against
his denomination on the ground that the
bOolumakers and gamblers OF the state
VIII contribute $4,000 in an effort TO de-
feat him
No one can be found who viii hack III
this statement regarding the plans Of the
gamblers in the event Of Hughes. reno7-
ination. and il is characterized as a gross
exaggeratiGn- Hughes friends are giving
the report the widest currency
They say that the argument Of a boo,s1e
fund 10 beat Hughes clearly raises the
issue between adecency and law enforce
ment- a campaign waEeG on this issue
the governors friends assert, VIII b-f7-
thousands OF Independent voters 20 the
Republican ticket
Some Of Hughes closest political ad-
visers say that it viii be good politics IN
inject a moral issue into The coming can-
paign- They base this belief on the re-
form wave that has been sweeping the
country.
They do not believe this wave is over
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
SAYS DUTCH MUST APOLOGIZE
Castro's Minister Makes Demand
Upon the Netherlands.


: Willemstad. Curacao. Aug tn, ~.
I that President Castro had Withdrawn tbe
exequaturs OF all the Dutch co,sr,rs 49,
wee consuls in Venezuela until such time
as the Netherlands government arot,.-Tz,-
icr the alleged insults put upon Vera-
z7ela was received in Curacao this morn
ing by correspondence from the stear7o,
Dagfred. which passed by the port bur
did not stop.
The colonial government is in teI4-
graphic communication with several
steamship lines in an effort 10 get n
vessel 70 come to Curacao and taka n
De Reus, the former minister of the
Netherlands 20 Venezuela. who was ex-
PEELED by President Castro. 10 some point
where he can connect with a steamer
Tor Holland The difficulty is that practi-
c'llly every steamer leaving here touches
at Venezuelan port. and this the min
ister does not desire TO do.
The mail from the steamer D3gfrad
contained also details Of the letter sent
by the venezuelan government 10 the
government Of the NetheyIands. in
which Venezuela gave a list of the in
Juries and insults 20 which she has been
subjected at the hands Of the Neither
lands This letter is dated July q and
IS from the Venezuelan minister OF for
eign affairs, Jose de Jesus Paul. to the
Netherlands foreign minister. J. r d
N van Swindereu.
Senor Paul says Venezuela considers
I an insult that the Netherlands cruiser
yTeideriand did not salute the ports of
Porto Ca5ello and Ia Guaira on the oc-
casion Of recent calls. in spite of the
fact that these places are defended bv
forts.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
GIVES LITTLE BABY as PRIZE
Paris (Ky.) Theater Has a Novel
Scheme to Advertise.
Son of Judge Captures an Infant
and VIII Adopt the
NOunEster.

Lexington. KY. Aug. IA six-moutbs.
old boy baby was given as 2 prize nv
Manager Jackson. Of the Paris. Grand
opera House. tonight 10 the holder Of 2
coupon the number of which CORRESPOND
ed with that given the baby.
The couDOn-hOlder was Harmon stir
son Of Judge Harmon Sutt. OF Paris H.
is married and has two children. bur s7vq
he viii sign Up the legal papers ado7,-
ing the baby Monday.
The name OF the child was not -ava,7s,5
Manager Jackson said the mother wos
70 ind a good home for the
child, and he would guarantee that r.
was Of good famil-- but said the ise-,f-,-
Of the parents would have to be t-en-
secret. He gave as a second prize a Is-,,r
which was drawn by Charles Pe6dIcor5
The house was packed 10 the walls
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
SEEKING FORAKER'S TOGA
Southern Part of Ohio Thinks That
Section Deserves Place.
Charles p Taft Is the Wan TDou
Whom They are said
TO Agree.

Cleveland Aug Letters have been
received in Cleveland indicating that Re
publican leaders in Southern Ohio viii
demand that the Senat0rship to be va
Gated by Foraker next year be given 10
that section OF the State
Charles P Taft. hacker OF his brother
is being boomed for the toga- They hold
that it is unfair for the northern portion
OF. Chic 10 have two Senator's for period
Of two years. as would be the case with
Burton or Herrick chosen. and il is pretty
clearly Indicated :hat the southern lead
ers have a notion that the toga would
just about fit one Charles P Taft.
If these men insist. it is regarded as a
tOlerably assured fact that Burton win
not get the Senatorship at the coming
session Of the legislature. and thar he
viii be compelled to make trade with
his instructed delegation. giving his votes
10 Taft or some other candidate in retur,,
for a pledge TO him for the Senate seat
Of Charles Dick
So far as is known. Dick and Foraka-
have not been consulted as to the ar.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

Z ne quoted a PRAYER. tn iUpVss tl0st
present with the s0lemnlty OF the occa-
slon and gave notice that any one. who
knew % any reason why tEe--r-euonv
should ~ De- performed must speak
nov or hold their peace forever Peace
reiEued
After telling the contracting PARTIES
JneE would have 90 answer on the dread
iul day of Judgment 10 they Withheld any
SnowledEe of any imDe5tment 10 their
marriage The negro minister asked VII
som VIII thou have this woman 20 De-
Inv welded wife. 90 I've together after
Noc : ordinance IN the holy estate OF
matrimouy2 W.T. thou love her. comfort
her. honor, and keep her IN sickness and
IN health. and f0rsakiug ell others keen
thee only unto her 50 Ions as ye both
In firm voice and without hesitation
-he while man gazef 5a,a che 1syre-e5
eyes or his bride. and replied. i wiz b
Love. Honor. and Obey.
The woman was then asked IL she
would love. honor obey. and r-s7ect
the white m1n. and she quickly responded
in the affirmative. CIaspinE the .ee-o
wouan's hand. Wilson repeated an oath
after Rev Dr. Sayles. He said Il
Charles Wilson take thee. Lille Comfort
nv welded wife. % have and 70 hold
from this dag forward. for better or
worse. for richer OF poorer. IN sickness
and In health, 20 love ard 20 cherish -iu
death do US part. according TO Gods o-7i-
nance And thereto I plight my trotH.
At the conclusion OF the oath Of al
leElance tG the negro. Wilson stood with
shoulders erect and eyes front as the
nnalue--preacher said. According 10
tNe power invested IN me by the Lord.
pronounce you man and wife
\ general jollidcation. han5Sh7ki1r. and
fneTrFrna kiug followed Before the minis
ter-undertalSer left the house Wilson gave
MIN y for performing the ceremony.
Wilson gave the birthplace OF himself
and bride as Washington when h. r~o-
cured the certificate yesterday. L was
said AZ the house last night after h.
had left on his trolley bridal tour rrar
he came here several years ago.
Third Mixed Marriage.
Rev. Sayies said this was The -rf-5
he had performed this wear
in which the contracting parties w.
u different races. He declared he had
performed twelve such marriages sine.
being ordained.
Mr. Wilson seems more in love vrf-r, I
Hiss Comfort than any man I nav.
'ver seen said the minister-su,baf--..-
His wife. too, IS head over heels IL, 1o7-a
With him have no consrfa--ir,-s
cruples against marrying white ps-sons
o coiored persons. II the law is salts
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
CUBAN ELECTION
PASSES QUIETLY
Few Disturbances Mark Bal
lOting in Island.
RESULTS NOT YET KNOWN
Only Half of Registered Voting Pop
"Iation Goes to the Polls. and All
Reported Conservative - Former
Mayor and Negro Clash.

Havana. Aug L-Generally speaking
I the elections to-day we're more TRANQUIL
than was expected There were very few
disturbances Of a serious nature
This afternoon two PROFESSIONS o7a
composed Of whites and the other Of ne
sroes, came into collision at san Jose de
Ia Lajas. Havana province The leader
cf the white paradsrs was the man who
had been mayer CT the town until A few
DAYS ago. when he was dismissed BY, Gov
Magoon because Of his political activity
He engaged with the leader Of tba -a-
Sroes, and several shots were fired. hui
no one was hit The incident caused q
report that the ex-mayor and another
man had been wounded.
Many Protests Filed.
InnumerabIe protests. mostly Of minor
importance. have been made This morn
Ing politicians here circulated run,o-s
that a candidate had been assassi7a+e5
hoping 10 cause his followers 10 vote fo-
somebody else This almost caused a
serious row.
The Liberals have made many com
plants against the Conservatives. decia--
ing that they have made Illegal use OF The
police Investigation proved that in most
of the cases the complaints were IN
founded.
Apparently about 80 per cent Of the reg
istered voters actually cast their votes.
Early this morning Gov. Magoou made
E tour Of the Havana polling places in
an automobile He found everything quiet /
and was much pleased by the condition I
}f affairs
Returns Not Yet Complete.
At late hour tonight It is impossible I
% say which party has been victorious
The returns are coming in very SLOWLY.
results indicate that there Is
ome basis for the claims OF the Consa--
.atives, but all the parties claim a VIC
ory- What few returns have been re-
eived. however. Indicate that the Zavis-
as are running behind It will be i'm
oSSible 70 tell anything definite until
ate tomorrow
1t is reported that Santiago province
as gone Conservative.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
CIGARETTES CAUSE DIVORCE.
Ohio Judge Says Smoking Is Just a.
Bad n Drinking

Beilefontaine. Ohio. Aug. The cigar
ette habit is sufficient cause for divorce
in my court said Judge John NJ Brod-
eriek when a young wife testified that
her husband was accustomed 10 getting
up In the night 10 smoke cigarettes.
That is just as bad as the liquor habit
and habitual drunkenness is always cause
for divorce" held the court.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
WAR ON GASOLINE CARS
Motors Using 1t Must Keep Out of
New York Parks

New York, Aug The ordinance for
bidding travelling in the city parks 70
motor vehicles that emit noxious vano-s
and offensive smoke or odors went into
effect to-day Commissioner Smith. who
introduced the resolution at the meeting
Of the park board. insisted that the ordi-
nance be strictly enforced. and the police
under Capt Farrell. followed Instructions
TO the great discontinue Of many owners
and drivers OF gasoline cars.
In the morning the men arrested we're
taken promptly 10 court and were dis
charged with reprimaEds. In the after
neon. the courts not being in session. the
prisoners were subjected to the anrov-
ance Of giving bail for appearance in
court Monday Most OF them protested
ignorance Of the so-oaIed anti-smokIur
ordinance
More than a dozen arrests were made
in all
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
BATTLE SHIPS LEAVE MANILA.
Maine and Alabama SAIL for
Singapore.

Manila, Aug THE battle ships Maine
ana Alabama Of the advance feet Of the
Atlantic battle-ship fleet sailed from Ma
MA to-day for Singapore. on their. way
back to the Atlantic coast
Rear Admiral Joseph Newton Hemphill.
who was recently relieved by Cant Har-
Der. OF the Maine, viii sail for HougkoDg
on the cruiser Chattanooga on Monday
and from that port for the United states
on the Mongolia
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
EXPRESS DRIVER CONFEsSES.
-Four Arrests Made in Ncv York
Trunk Robbery Case.

New York, Ans WITH the confession
OF Alfred Moule, the young driver who
vas arrested in connection with the sys-
tenauc stealing Of trunks from the Ad-
ans Express Company. the police believe
that they have checked the operations %
the robbers.
Mouie SAYS the amount taken was no.
where near $4,000
Edward Reiiley- eighteen. a wagon
helper with the express conpanv wss
taken into custody tonight This makes
four arrests in the case
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

/ Marshheld. Oreg-. Aug Ten thou
sand Inhabitants OF AIarshfeId. practical
y hemmed in by forest fires. are tonight
/ desperately fighting 10 check the greai
walls Of flame that are slowly approach
ing. and save their homes and lives.
The city is situated on the Pacific 55eSan
In every other direction roaring flames
are sweeping through the forests. IN
tense excitement prevails. The streets
are choked with household goods.
Many houses on the outskirts Of the city
have been destroyed. Scores Of citizens
are already ah0at on the ocean in small
boats
Fernie, B. G. Destroyed.
Seattle, Wash. Aug. L-Meager reports
received here tonight say the town OF
Fernie. B. c., has been completely wiped
on the map by IRE. and that 500 people
are homeless
Forest fires are responsible FOR the de-
struction 0f the town Il is reported thar
other towns are IN the path OF the flames
and are doomed
The fire is accompanied bv big storm
The people are panic-strlcken. and hun
dreds are said 10 be fleeing before the
flames.
All the main telegraph wires leading 10
Ferrie are down. making it diHicult 10
get into direct communication with the
town.
Reddins, Cal, in Danger.
san Fraaeisco, Aug. FOREST fires are
tonight burning simultaneously near
three California cities Half the popula-
ton Of Ukiah is fighting raging flames on
the outskirts Of the city.
Back-fring has been resorted to. but
on account OF the strong wind IL has sim
ply Increased the fire. People from miles
around are fighting flames in the burning
timber in the vicinity of santa Cruz
Several farmhouses near ReddinE have
been burned 10 the ground by fires which
are working toward that city. II Is
thought that Redding is in present
danger An electrical storm started the
forest fires n~Jhis section. and all AZ
iempts 10 extinsuish them have proven I
futile 50 far.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
Returns Not Yet Complete
OFFICIAL REPORT RECEIVED.
Gov NaEOon Cables that Elections
Were Tranquil.

Gen Clarence r Edwards. chief the
Bureau Of Iasuiar Affairs, received the
following dispatch last night from Gov.
Magoon on the result Of the elections in
Cuba.
In the city Of Havana the vote was
slightly in excess Of 90 per cent Of regis
tration- The indications are that the vote
in the provinces VIII be larger. but as
the registration was enforced. the per
centage compares fevorably with votes at
elections in the United States.
Perfect order. amounting TO absolute
tranquility. has prevailed throughout the
island Only civil authorities were MIL
lied in preserving peace The campaign
has been active and conducted as though
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
Continued On Page ;, Column 6.
baltimore and ohio RaiIroad

1885 Washington to Boston and Tef15r,
via New York and Steamer lines.
SI5-45 Washington 70 Boston and Tofr-r
via New York and ali-ran lines. Ticl-e+s
on sale August ! to l. good TO return An
gust 70 Is. and on payment OF 81 adsi.
tional- return limit Will be extended -
September Is Stop-over at New YorE
allowed on return trip on payment of 3
additional For full details ask ticke;
agents.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
TAFT To DISCUSS
CHEAPER JUSTICE
His Topic for Speech to the
Virginia Bar.
THINKS 1T A BIG ISSUE
Rich Have Advantage in Ex-
tended Litigation.

Would Limit Appeals in Gases In
vOlving $500 OF Less, and Thinks
This Would Tighten Burden Of the
Poor-Gets Many Letters from
Prominent People Praisins speech
of AccePtaHee-EIectio Predicted.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
THROWS VITRIOL
ON MAN AND GIRL
Woman Only Intended to In
jure Her Half-bFOther.
MRS. MARY RAE Is HELD
Declares She Would Have Killed
if She Could.

Following Duel with Water Pals in
Flat, Woman Dashes from House
in Scant Attire and Throws PhiaI
of Acid Upon Nan-LittIe Girls In
jury Aecidental-CauSe of Trouble
n Mystery that Is Not Explained.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

not completed the task OF again dressing
nerSelf Nevertheless she threw a kimO-
no over her. and. picking up a bottle 0E
acid from her bureau. started out on the
Jrau OF her brother
How I threw the acid, or who was
there, or whether I hit him OF not. is
something that I am not sure Of said
Mrs Rae 7 was blind with rage. and
my only thought was TO get even with
him. 20 do him some great bodily injury
am glao that 7 did il. and I hope il
hurts him. II VIII be a good lesson 10
him
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District Of Columbia
Fair to-day; tomorrow fair and
warmer; light northerly winds.
becoming variable.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

The pressure in the gas mains I'll
materially reduced on Sunday. Ausstl
between a m and Il A. n. for the
pose Of making connections al the ~
OF New Jersey ave and c ST. nv. II.
ington Gas Light Company.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
Baltimore and Return, SIX.
BaItimorr & ohio n. n

Every Saturday and Sunday. All trsi,s
both ways, both days. except RavaI f-9s,
tied City Offices. Iu7 G ST and SO Ps
ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
FIRES SURROUND
TOWNS ON COAST
Thousands in Danger in City
of Marshfield, Greg.
FEBNIE, B. c., WIPED OUT
Five Thousand Persons There
Are Made Homeless.

Flames, Driven by High Winds,
Pressing Down on PHuic-stricIxen
lnha abitants OF Oregon Cfty-Hem-
med In by Fire and Ocean-LarEe
Several Sections Of California.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

5Ist Annual temperance Bush Meeting.
ElICei-file, Va, very low rates "a
Southern Railway. -AuEsssf s-I2
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

Ceiling (beadedl, SI-5O Per 100 II.
Frank L1bbey d Co, 9Th ST. and y. z, ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

Summer Specials-ArfIstIc Designs ard
clusters, 3 and up. Blackstone. Isfb e n
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

100000 Feet Edge Grain Georrf,
Flooring now on hand L!bbey & CO
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

S1-25 te Baltimore and Return
To-day via Baltimore and Ohio Raflroa5
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

North Carolina Siding, si-sO Per 100 Fl.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9Th st. and y. Y. ave
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

Lowest Lumber Prices In Years.
frank Libbey & Co., 9Th st. and y, j. ava
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

No, Cypress Shingles, s. Per 1.ooo.
Frank Libbey & Co.. sth st. and n. i. ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

The Bottom Has Dropped Ont
OF lumber prices L1bbez & CO.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

Edge Grain Georgia Flooring S2-5o
Per 100 feet LihbeE & Co.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

summer SPeclal-5Oc for Ferns
W Orth 95c and 81. Blackstone. Isth and II
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
widow of Hotel Man.

Mrs Rae said she was a widow. her
husband, John J. Rae. having been a
weii-known hotel man Of this city ten
or twelve years ago. Her father. she
asserted, was weIl-knovn journalist
and her brother. she said. had for forty
years been chief Of a department in The
government service in Washington she
refused 20 give their names. as she did
not wish 10 drag her relatives into the
case Mrs. Rae mentioned the names
II well-known Washingtonians with an
intimacy that staggered the Police in
vestigating the case.
4 am no common criminal said the
woman I am well connected and can
get plenty Of people 10 vouch for me-
Representative and substantial citizens OF
this city can and VIII stand by me"
Tries TO Keep IL Quiet.
As she talked Of her friends and rela-
lives Mrs. Rae's eyes filed with tears.
and she begged that out Of consideration
for item. nothing be said in the news
papers She begged that her name be not
used or the name Of her brother.
From the beginning the cause Of the
strife in the Rae-Allen household was
wrapped in mystery Mrs. Rae ana also
the neighbors said that disagreemeats IN
tne nat were Of frequent occurrence.
Mrs. Rae alleges that her brother vvorsf5
eturn 70 the house, the worse for drink. +
and abuse her. Being OF a highly s-ru-f,
nature. she could not endure mo abrse I
IN silence and admitted that freCuenrIy- Z
The choicest pieces Of cut-gIass and crock 4
sfy were used as weapons. and tables and I
,hairs as forts or defense
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
Notice TO Gas Con,n,,.-.

Continued On Pase 3, coium
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
Thinks Party Is Honored.

7 know that your hands are mora tbs,
fun. but could not resist the teupta-
ton Of writing you this note OF con-
graduation. and not only are you 10 be
congratulated. but the party IS 10 be con
graduated in having YOU at the head OF.
the ticket this year
John d. Long. former Secretary .of
Navy. writes: Your speech OF aca.
ance IS perfect. and ought to-as I e,
doubt it wiIl-insure your electio
which I earnestly pray"
James Wilson. Secretary Of AEriq
writes from Colorado Springs. as
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
: with Water.

The woman said that she went 10 mar
ket with her brother in the early after
noon They returned 10 the house. and
she cooked dinner After the meal. she
said, they had a dispute. and Allen threw
two pans Of water on her. She was
wet to the skin she said. and retail
ste6 by throwing a pail Of water on him.
Both then suspended hostIlities long
enough 70 change their water-soaked
clothing
Allen was the quicker OF the two TO
make the change. and hurried from the
house Mrs. Rae had disrobed. but had
The Washington herald., 1908-08-02
Under the Gas Fixtures.

Drawing forth hfs manual. Rev Sav,es
cad from the Episcopal marriage ritual