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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11

Caller-I wish to announce the engage
ment Of Miss Vera Smartun. l don't
know just what the proper form is, but
she's quite particular about having it done
right. Perhaps you will be kind enough
To-
Editor-Certainly, ma'am. Simpson,
how have we been in the habit of running
Miss Smartun's engagement notices7-
Chicago Tribune.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11

Imitation pearls are plentiful and
look 30 like the real thing that they
deceive experts. They are made by
means OF 4 transparent glass shell,
little glue. and some essence OF the
orient, a silvery, pearly substance, COM
posed of fine scales rubbed from a small
fish called the bleak or the "ablete,"
1900 of which require rubbing to get
D0und
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11

St. John, N. B., Jan. 6.-Although
it is four weeks since the Canadian
Pacific steamer Mount Royal sailed
from Antwerp for this port with 304
immigrants and crew OF more than
100, and nothing has been heard OF her
in that time, the officials Of the line
have not abandoned hope that she il
still afoat. They are extremely anx
ious, nevertheless, and fear that the
vessel is drifting about the Atlantic IL
practically helpless condition.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11
of Ointments for Catarrh tina
Contain Mercury,

g nofeory willsurely destroy the sense ofsmel
and On pletely derange the whole system wheI
ou)krtnS II through the mucous surfaces. Suci
ox14oIee Mould never be used except on pres
oxiDfiona from reputable physicians, as tn
damage they Will do is ten fold to tn e good vol
eon poeaibly derive from them HalPs Catarrl
CuE8, manufactured by r. j. Cheney & Co.
Toledo. o., contains no mercury, and is takel
intornri1s acting directly uron the blood ant
mpeoue surfat es of the system. In buyin
Ha. ~ Catarrh ure be sure you get the gen
uino. II is taken internally and made in Tol
edo, Ohio. by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonial
told By Druggists. Price, Toe, per bottle.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11
Must Moi Reduca Rates.

Sioux Falls, Jan. 6.-Judge Garland,
Of the Federal court, today issued a
temporary injunction restraining the
South Dakota Railway commission
from reducing passenger rates from 8
to 21s cents per mile.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11
From Japan to Portland

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 7.-According
to sdvices by the steamship Empress Of
China today, a leading paper Of Toxic
says the Osaka Shoshen Kayasha is
preparing to open steamship line be-
tween Portland, Or, and Japan and
China.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11

fright along here" the college athlete
was saying to his new acquaintance,
fourteen years ago. was that weird col
lection of freaks and curiosities they call
ed the Midway shows"
II see" said the new acquaintance: 81
suppose they keep 'em housed now in
these great buildings that"
At this point stiff right handler made
connection with his jaw. and the CONVEX
sation ceased.-Chicago Tribune.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11

Its curious about that stitch in my
neck" said Mrs. Smiley. II can turn my
head only one way and THAT'S to the right
It's good thing. too. After this l sham
be afraid that I'll see the new moon over
my left shoulder"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11

Colonel said the reporter, II am told
that you once made a fortune in hay.
Would you mind telling me the story?"
The only foundation for the story,
sub" responded Col. Hankthunder. ''is
that l married rich grass widow some
years ago. and l can lick the man that
sent you to ask me that question, beEad.
sub ~
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11

Happened in Minneapolis.

Happened IN Mlnncapolls.
"What would the history Of this coun
try have BEEN" exclaimed the eloquent
lecturer, without the immortal John
Smith,"
He paused
applaud that name !" he said sternly.
Although most of the persons in the
audience were named johnson they ap-
plauded, merely to show that they bore
the late John Smith no grudge.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11

"What is a pessimist, par
"A pessimIst. my son, is a man who
wonders what the Lusitania's coal bill
was on her recent trip."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11

s<B6x3y, old man." said Cooley. "Yo,
; box1nf got job yet, ehY'
No. replied Sunnyman, but I CUES
~ )0ck'll change pretty SOON"
SIM hopeful, eh?"
r!x& something's bound to turn up
e ~ only my toes. Philadelphia
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11

TOmmy-Paw, what is the higher criti-
cismf
Mr.. Tucker-It's the hasty remark usu-
ally made by the man who finds be can't
get a lower berth.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11

Write Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy y. Y, for
free sample OF Aliens Foot Ease. II cures
sweating, hot swollen, aching feet 1t makes
new or tight shoes easy. A certain cure for
gists sell it. 25c. Don't accept any substitute.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11
onIy One .BRoMo ouININf."


That is LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE. Look
for the signature OF L. W. GROVE. Used tho
World over TO Cure Cold in One Day. Sc
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11

r-Tc ST. vitus' Dance ana all Nervous Diseases
f,lS permanently cured by DIR. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE " trial bottle and
treatise. DR.. r. H kli1e Ld e3l arch ST., Philas Pa
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11

Mo hers viii find Mrs. winslow's Soothing
Syrup the b st remedy TO use for their childreA
during the teething period
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11

4 - mine in Siskiyou county, Cal.
y nrid 10 be the only one of its kind in
kh{o oo1ntry. Jade was discovered there
r 110A and tests showed that the min
EoI ~ up to the standard in every par
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11

NOISY.
GolIifer-Money talks
Gosch- Yes and sometimes 1t talks
100 loud l can hear that expensive vest
of you1 block away.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-11
CONTAGIOUS BLOOD POISON
NOLIMITTOIT ITS POWERS FOR EVIL

Contagious Blood suffering humia
hardly
the blacklist vest of all
wrecn the those unfortunate enough contract and often being
transmitted bhtng legacy suffering and shame
So highly contagious is the trouble that innocent persons contract it
the table toilet
poison
but deceptive Only those who havelearned by bitter
the suffering which follow 1t the form of liberated mouth
throat unsighy cood swollen glands the gron
falling hair offensive and ulcers the body and in the
tered and the sufferer becomes object OF pity his fellow Pec
person with potash.
These will all outward of the troubles for
belief
left off efnds that the poison driven
because these minerals have not failed to the virus from
blood the entire because of their destructive
action is she only and certain Contagious Blood Poi
of healing blood purifying herbs
laboratory and field
of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
MUST SUPPORT THE FAMILY.
Novel Sentence in Homicide Case at
Oakland, Md.

OAKLAND, Md, December PA new
departure in the dispensation of justice
was inaugurated in the circuit court by
Judge Henderson, when he paroled a man
convicted of manslaughter, requiring him
to support his victims family.
In the case of William Warwick and his
son Lester. charged with the murder OF
Lashford Broadwater at Bond station
September 81 last. William Warwick, the
father was acquitted and the son 1ouno
guilty of manslaughter.
The court. instead of sentencing Lester
to the penitentiary for three years pa
rolled him for three years on CONDITION
that he pay Mrs. Broadwater $50 month
for the support of herself and four small
children, who were deprived of support
by the killing.
Warwick furnished Sl,Ooo bond 10 insure
tho faithful carving out of the sentence
and is to report at each term of court
upon his behavior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
HAS MANIA FOR FIRES.
Chicago Police Think They Have
Instigator Of MANY Blazes.

CHICAGO. December 24.-1n Andrew
Hanson, who is called the worst pyro-
maniac in the country by Fire Attorney
Hogan. the police believe they have cap
tured the incendiary who is responsible
for blazes recently in five churches. Added
to the list of fires for which Hanson is
blamed is one which yesterday caused
a loss of $4,000 to a local coal company.
Employees found flames starting in six
different places. Before the fire depart
ment arrived hundreds of tons of coal
were ablaZe.
insane asylum. The fire attorney says
that as rule he has confined himself
to starting fires for spectacular effect.
Upon occasions he has fired buildings near
engine houses, waited for the firemen to
leave and then set their quarters ablaze.
He will be examined today as to his
sanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
STATE WINS DOUBLE VICTORY.
Minnesota Court Decides Against
Two Railways in Tax Cases.

ST. PAUL. Mimi. December 24.-The
state won doubls victory in the Mime
sofa supreme court today when that court
rendered decisions in its favor in both
the Chicago Great Western and Great
Northern railways tax cases.
The court upholds the validity Of the
increasing of the railroad gross earnings
tax from 3 to per cent. which the roads
had attacked as unconstitutional Attor-
ney General Young personally fought the
railroads contention that they could not
be made to pay gross earnings tax
larger than the per cent which was pro-
vid I'd for N their territorial charters.
The Great Northern case nominally in
wolves S12o. 3s.3S for 1905 taxes; the
Great Western case about $4,000 The
amount at stake to the state treasury,
however. is really more than &15O,OOO q
year. The cases will undoubtedly be APP
pealed TO the United States Supreme
Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
RUSH FOR GOLD PIECES.
Philadelphia Mint Gets Rest From
Annual Demand.

PHILADELPHIA, December 4.-With
the close approach of Christmas the rush
for gold pieces at the United States mint
has ceased and the extra employees have
been laid off. Supt. Lands said that the
demand for smaller denominations of the
gold coin. such as the new two-dollar-and-
a-half and five dollar pieces. had been
greater this Christmastide than usual.
The demand for the higher denomina-
tions, such as the eagle and double eagle
fell off from the corresponding period
last year
The largest days output during the
present Christmas rush was nearly 81, pO.-
CO. made one day last week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Family Nearly Killed by Roof.

RICHMOND. Va, December 24.-The
family of f. a. LOubert. who keeps a
hair-dressing establishment on Broad
street, barely escaped death Tuesday
night when, after the household had re-
tired, the roof to the store, underneath
which the inmates were fast asleep. COL
lapseti and came near burying the family
beneath it. The collapse of the building
was due to the weight of snow upon the
roof. Loubert. his wife and several chill
dren, dressed only in night attire. sought
refuge from danger in the streets in freez-
ing weather. They were taken care OF
until morning by the neighbors. when
other roofs in the city gave way beneath
the weight of the snow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
PAIL OVER GEORGIA TOWN.
Sequel to Bloody Fight on ocilla
Street Over Cannon Cracker.

OC1L14A. Ga. December 24.-Twenty-
four hours after the bloody duel which
cost the lives of Leonard Smith, Charlie
Moore and Virgil Moore and inflicted IA
tai injuries upon Policeman Cain Walters
the town last night rested under death
like pail. with little evidence of the holi-
day spirit manifest
The life of the brave officer fast Gibbs
away. There is no chance for his re-
covery.
Jack Shepherd and Tom Pollock are inn
plicated and are in Jail Policeman
Walters charges Tom Pollock with hav-
ing shot him in the back.
The trouble arose by Shepherd shooting
large tirecracker Being reprmanded
by the policeman. the Moores and Leon
ard Smith became involved as friends of
Shepherd and the policeman, and one
version is that the policeman opened fire
and the other version Is that Charlie
Moore opened fire. The facts are not
clear yet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
PLUM PUDDING PROBLEM.
Chicago Customs Collector KEEP,
Busy With Foreign Mail.

CHICAGO. December 24.-Is there any
thing dutiable about genuine English
plum pudding? This is the weighty
problem that has been confronting James
B. Childs. appraiser in charge of the
customs mail.
I'm the last week we have had over
go pounds of plum pudding come through
here, not to speak OF the vast amount
of cakes that remind the foreigner Of
his particular fatherland.'' says Mr..
Childs. land the worst of it is each one
has to be examined to make sure that
no diamonds or other dutiable articles
have been baked into the heart of these
things"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Bow Smothers in a Cave.

ROANOKE, Va, December 24.-John
Thomas. the fifteen-year-old son of Rev
J. NJ. Thomas. recently pastor of Calvary
Baptist Church. this city, was killed at
Union Spring, Ala. The boy. with some
playmates dug a cave in the Thomas
yard and crawled into it. The roof fell
In. smothering the Thomas lad. He was
a grandson of Judge w. w. Moffett of
Salem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Anniversary at Annapolis.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, December 24-Ies-
terday was the 123th anniversary or
notable historical event that transpired in
Annapolis. 1t was December %. 1888.
that Washington resigned his military
commission in the old senate chamber at
the statehouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
VIRGINIA Grist Mill Burns.

LYNCHBURG. Va. December 24.-The
Fiat Creek grist mill, three miles from
Evington, owned and operated by c. w.
Mann. was destroyed yesterday by fire
s,,nnosed to he of incendiary origin. The
loss is placed at $4,000. with no insurance.
and. in addition. $1,000 worth of custom
grain WAS burned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24

ers themselves The bill was declared I'M
practicable and would do much to retard
the progress of the suburban sections In
the construction of new buildings and
homes. resolution, presented by j. l..
posing any measures for licensing build
ers in the District Of Columbia A copy
of the resolution was ordered sent to the
Commissioners and to the members of the
House and Senate District committees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Ambassador Due This Afternoon.

Count Johann Heinrich Won Bernstorf,
who succeeds the late Baron Sternburg
as German ambassador at Washington
did not arrive here last evening as was
exnec.ed. He sent word he had been de-
tanned in New York. but would reach
here about o'clock this afternoon. Tenn
porary quarters have been engaged for
him in the Shoreham Hotel. where he will
remain until the German embassy build
ing, 1873 Massachusetts avenue, is ready
for him to take possession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Finds $4,000 Bill in Tomato Can

EAST ST. LOUIS. ILL.,, December "a
Patrick Sullivan. an ice wagon driver
found ten-thousand- dollar bill in the
bottom of an old tomato can which he
picked up In an alley.
Conrad Reeb. cashier of the Southern
Illinois National Bank. examined the bill
through a microscope and said 1t ap-
peared to be genuine gold certificate
The bill was taken to the subtreasury In
ST. Louis for further examination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Baron Rosen at White House.

Baron Rosen. the Russian ambassador.
who has just returned here from visit
to ST Petersburg. called on Secretary
Root at the State Department today ana
afterward went to the White House TO
pay his respects to the President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Divorce Plaintiff Slabs Young Man.

ROME, Ga, December pa. l.. At
kinson, a young man. lies at the point OF
death from wounds inflicted with
pocket knife by Ira Grinnell while At
knson was walking up Broad street with
the formers wife. GrinneI Is SUING MS
wife for divorce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Personal.

Dr. James J. kilroy has been called out
of the citS owing to the severe illness Of
his sister in Lambertsville, n. J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Proposed Change in Bylaws.

The association announced that at the
next meeting a vote would be taken on u
resolution of w. r. Love, changing the
bylaws, giving the power of the selection
of the members of the various standing
committees to the chairmen of the COM
mittees, instead of being appointed by the
president of the association.
w f. Bolen was elected a member of
the association.
The rtainment committee was in
structed to make preparations for hold
ing three alternate meetings during the
next three months, during which time 1t
is expected to have members of Con-
gress present and deliver addresses.
Strong opposition was expressed against
the builders bill. which has been recon-
mended to Congress by the Commission
erS. 1t was limited that the bill has as its
object the throwing of the responsibility
of the erection of buildings on the build
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Paving Petition Is Endorsed.

The association Endorsed a petition sub
mitted to c. II. Giles for a granolithic
pavement on both sides Of 18th street be-
tween Brentwood road and Irving street
northeast. Those whose signatures were
on the petition were Charles B. Bodkin.
D. o. Oswald. c. S. lockwood. ". e..
Lieuallen, F. c. Sander, Arthur w. Beer
and ]. ?. Benfer.
Mr.. Adams, chairman of the committee
on sewers, reported that the sum of $780,
900 was included by the Commissioners in
the appropriation bill for the continuation
of the sewer in that section to Lawrence
street and probably Monroe street.
C.. II. Giles presented another petition.
which received the Endorsement of the
association. signed by the property own
ers residing 2ith street and Irving
street. Woodbridge. D. c.. requesting that
crushed stone be laid on the streets
which have recently been graded, as they
will be impossible during the rainy sea-
son. The funds are requested from the
appropriation for county roads. In order
that separate appropriations will not be
required. The petitioners are c. F. Fer
rell W. p. Mcdowell. NJ. f. Sabin, c. T.
Glen f. Hustled.
President Symons announced that the
following items for improvements in that
section were in the District budget before
congress. llHpiONe-
ment Mills avenue, o-thousandd dollar
subpolice station. thousand
dollar extension of Rhode Island avenue
two-thousand five hundred dollar i'm
provement Jackson street and $4,000 for
sewers The Post Office Department will
be requested to place letter box at
oath and Irving streets northeast. The
Commissioners. on motion of Mr.. Giles
will be requested to place red lights on
the fire-alarm boxes. in order to designate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Give Idea of Conditions.

While the observations made occurred
on fair days by coincidence. Mr. Eddy
believes the records obtained give a fairly
accurate idea Of the average conditions,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24

grounds Association has decided to re-
linquish control of the school play
grounds to the board OF education.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-05

GROSS WALKS-John Reese to
whom the contracts were awarded
to lay the cross walks in the new side
walk districts. is busy at work. The
one at the intersection OF Main aud
Secoud ia laid. the one at Petroleum
and Second is now being put in, and
the others will be finished as the work
can be pushed. With the south side
OF East Second street laid with side
walks, that thoroudg will present
a very attractive appearance. Flor.
ence could be made very attractive II
sidewalks were laid on both sides of
the more prominent avenues of the
city.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-05

REST ROOMS-Rest rooms are to
be provided for the people of Flor
ence and others who celebrate the
Fourth Of July here Two or three
have been engaged and others will
be later The complete list OF
rooms will be printed In due time.
This Ia something that Florence has
never before done during n celebra.
tion time, but 1t is an excellent idea.
As the Fourth comes on Saturday +.
the merchants have not yet fully
decided at what hours Of the day they
will keep their places Of business
closed, II they are closed at all.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-05
ABOUT YOUR NEI0nBORs
AND YOURSELVES

will Tanner returned last evening
from Twin Falls, Idaho. where he at
tended the land drawing under the
Carey act. He made drawing, hut
A the land was not suitable. he did
not avail himself Of the winning.
u. r. Absl'ere. an insurance
man, WAS in the city today.
Merle and Eugene Johnston left
on the noon train for Colorado
Springs to visit their uncle aud aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Lii tile for few
days.
Miss Bell Morris is here on a
few days visit from Frostburs Md
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-05
new NAVAL OFFICERS.

Annapolis, Md, June 5-Uncle
Sans navy gained 200 new officers
today. when Secretary Metcalf de-
livered an address and presented dip
Tomas to that number OF graduates of
the United States Naval academy
The class is the largest ever graduated
from the academy at one time.
The cruising squadron, with the
members Of the first, second and third
classes aboard. will sail tomorrow on
the annual summer cruise of the mid
shipmen.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-05
The YOUNG W0MEN'S
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

Asheville. n. O., June 5-Several
hundred delegates, coming from all
parts of the United Statcs, are gath.
cred at Kenliworth Inn today for ma
tional convention Of the Young Won.
ems Christian association of the
United States. Over 100. 600 mbers,
affiliated with the 90 college asso.
Citations, the lo4 city bodies and tile
twenty -four state organizations, are
represented.
Among the speakers on the program
Of the present meeting. which will
occupy about ten days. are the fol.
lowing: Rev. Charles b. Erdmau,
of Princeton, J Robert +. Speer !,
New York City; Rev. Richard o.
Fyp, of Atlanta, Ga Rev. Howard
Angew johnson aud Mr.. Fletcher
Brcokman OF China; Rev. wilbert
| White, d. D.. of New York; Roy.
Robert Wells Beech. of Rochester,
n. Y.
The convention met here for the
first time last year aud all were so
pleased that IL was decided to meet
here again this year aud indications
at present are that Asheville will be
made the permanent meeting place.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-05
NOTICE OF DEFERRED ANNUAL
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.

NollOE Or DEF EhhED ANN OAL
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
To the Stock holders of The Keystone
Oil Co.:
Notice is hereby given that the
deferred annual meeting of the stock
holders of The Keystone Oil company
will be held at the office of the com.
pany, State Bank Building, Florence,
Colo, on Wednesday, June 18th, 1908.
at p. III. for the purpose of donsid-
ering the debts of the company aud
providing for the payment of same;
for the election of directors for the
ensuing year and for the transaction
of such other business rs may proper
ly come before the meeting.
The books for the transfer of shares
will close OH June Cd, at O'Clock, p.
M, and reopen upon the final ad-
journment of said meeting.
By order of the Board of Directors
sl-9l II. O. PRENTICE, Sec'y.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-05
wood.
Crrn N.inr,cr

Any mother who has had experience
with this distressing ailment will
be pleased to know that IA cure may
be effected by applying Chamberlain $
Salve as soon as the child is done
nursing, Wipe it off with II soft
cloth before allowing the babe to
nurse. Many trained nurses use this
salve with best results For sale by
Daniels drug store. mwf