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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
CONVENTION ADJouRhs.
,.n Worth Kern. of Indiana. Named
for Vice President.

Denver July 1.-THE Democratic
-, convention concluded its la
h 'a, late yesterday afternoon Dy 'nS s
nor;nation of John Worth hefn, %
Indiana for vice-president, Sounp'e1
~ The ticket on which William >,
rs pfyan was made the lominee lol
aresident during the early hours "a
the morning. r. NJ Kern was
- nv reclamation, amid the re-
snr,d;no cheers of delegates and spec
tstors No ballot was necessary, as
- trend of sentiment had set IRE
s;st;hlv toward the Indiana candidate
state after state registering its deie-
aat;ons in his favor, and all other can
s s;dates withdrawing before the uni
versal demand for his NOMINATION.
The convention, after. adlournillg d.
daylight witll the nomination o. M
Rrvan resumed its session at Z. M
with a powerful undercurrent ALREADY
IN motion toward the nomination OF
Mr. Kern for second place. On tne
cali Of states Indiana presented the
name Of Kern; Colorado, through ex-
| Governor Thomas, placed in nomina-
t;on Charles A. Towne, of New YoIk
Connecticut presented ArchiDald Mv'
Neill. and Georgia, Clark HoWeii
The names of Judge George Gray, O.
Delaware. and John Mitchell, OF III
nois, were not presented, owing 70 IN
positive requests of these men NOT Z
have their names go before the con
vention.
For time it looked as though
ballot would be required, but TN
steady line of states which joined II
seconding Mr.. Kerns nomination
Isoon made it apparent that tn
chances of all other candidates hat
been extinguished.
| Mr.. Towne in person was the hrs
candidate to recognize the decislv'
nature of the Kern movement, and II
ringing speech he withdrew hi
name from consideration and pledge
his support to the ticket OF Bryan AM
Kern. Withdrawals quickly followe'
from the supporters of Howell. o
Georgia, and Mcneil, of Connecticut
leaving the Indiana candidate alon
in the field The withdrawal of tn
: Connecticut candidate was accom-
) panied by a motion that Mr.. Kern b
nominated by reclamation. The mo
} ton was carried with a deafenin
shout, and the great assemblage brok
into clamorous demonstration on tn
accomplishment of its work and tn
completion of the Democratic tickle
The nomination was made at Az
o'clock, and the convention thereupo
adjourned without date. The Demo
cratic national committee will assem-
) Bile this morning to complete its ne'
t organization and to select the chair
man, who will be the commandment
chief of the Democratic forces in TIL
campaign. The throngs of delegate
E and spectators are scattering tonigf
{ for their homes.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
CleveIand's Will Filed.

Trenton, N. J., July 1.-THE will
OF Grover Cleveland was probated to-
day. Il is in Mr. Cleveland's own
handwriting, and makes no dis
closures as to the extent Of his wealth.
Alter some minor Dequests, and the
creation of fund of $4,000 for each
OF the four children, the remainder
OF the estate is left to Mrs. Cleveland
In the will Mr.. Cleveland expresses
the desire that he be buried at the
place where he died and that his body
be not removed unless it should be
absolutely necessary. Mrs. Cleveland
IS made executrix and Frank S. Hast
ings executor.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Alaska Steamer Missing.

San Francisco, July "a dlspa'e"
received from Seattle by the Merchah''
Exchange this afternoon says tnat Nv
report of the arrival of the OHIO a'
Dutch Harbor has been received Owe
the government wire to that place ! ~
last definite information regarding ~,
was to the effect that on June ~ sne
was in company with the steamer o TSe
tilla in comparatively clear water ime
uncertainty regarding her fate is eSSs
ing much anxiety. She sailed from .. on
attic on June with about 400 paS''"
gers
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
EmhezzIers' Rich Haul.

Mobile, Ala, July 9.-More than
100000 in gold was carried to Hondu-
ras by the Baileys of New York in Their
flight in the British steamer Goldsooro'
now in the possession of the Honduras
government at Porto Cortez and WIN
out flag or country, and the. valuable
cargo of the treasure ship estimated u
value at equal amount is still in tnelf
possession. This was told by Neal AK
man, third engineer of the GoldsDoro'
who has just reached Mobile. AkInan
is en- route to New York, where he goes
to consult the British consul concerning
his claim.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18

Toxic, July 14-The news of the
action of the Democratic national
convention at Denver in including in
its platform a plank favoring the ex.
clusion from the United States oil
Asiatic laborers is taken here to be
directed against Japanese, and is
causing considerable surprise and dis
pleasure In some quarters indigna
|tion is expressed, and the declaration
is made that such a course is an in
fringemcnt on the treaty rights Of Ja-
pan and opposed to the principle o.
humanity that should govern the re
lations OF nations.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Fleet Talks With Shore

PORTLAND July 1.-THE United
wireless company, at its station on
Council Crest, was again in communi.
cation with the fleet last night, and a
message from the Connecticut stated
that the fleet was in latitude 20 .2s
ana .L longitude 1s6.45. A message from
me Nebraska to the weather bureau
az az San Francisco, intercepted. stated
tnat at that time the fleet was in Iat;-
.n I 1914 and longitude 124:34. The
SKY r,y was overcast and the sea smooth
d,, ne oattleships were about 1000 miles
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
BRIEF NEWS OF
THE PAST WEEK
Interesting Events from Outside the
State Presented in a Manner to
Catch the Eye Of the Busy Reader
MATTERS of National. Historical
and Commercial importance.

Bishop Potter has so far recovered
that he is able to sit up.
A Chicago official in moving left the
ashes OF his grandmother behind
The Prohibition national conven-
ton may adopt platform with a sim
gle plank.
Honduran rebels have abandoned
two captured towns, but are advanc-
ing on Puerto Cortez.
A barber shop al Rawhide. New,
was wrecked by runaway automo-
bile crashing into the place
A 16-ycar-old girl at Dclmonte, N.
J., shot her father TO prevent him
from killing the entire family OF tive.
President Ridder, OF the american
Publishers association, declares the
action against the paper trust has
failed.
A new Japanese cabinet has been
formed, bur there have been no
changes in the war and navy depart
ments.
A lone robber riflcd three jewelry
stores in Portland, securing several
thousand dollars worth OF plumber.
lie was captured.
Two women were drowned at Eng
lish bay, b. c.. near Vancouver, in
the presence OF hundreds, who were
unable to help them.
United States secret service men
are attending the sessions of the
Corcan patriotic convention to pre-
vent any possible demonstration.
Senator Plat critieises the Oregon
primary law.
Heat in Chicago Is causing numerous
deaths and prostrations.
The United States and Mexico may
intervene in the Hondnran revolt.
II elected, Bryan says he will share
the white house with VicoPresident
Kern.
The steamer Ohio has arrived safely
at Nome after trip of IL days from
Seattle.
June building statistics for the entire
country show a large gain, indicating .
recovery from the panic.
Japan is trying to steal more terri
tory from China. She Ia using ths
Corean revolt as an excuse.
A San Francisco girl has just beel
caught In Denver dressed as boy ans
waiting tables on dining car.
A Chicago domestic il accused of do
luding an insane old man into marrying
her and giving her his property.
Twenty Of Chinese crew wer
drowned In New York harbor Will
trying to escape from their ship.
Peary win organize an expedition /
explore the Antarctic, but viii not &
himself as he win be busy with tn
north pole.
Nicaragua has appealed to the mes
Central American alliance against Snl
vaior and Guatemala for helping Hon
duran rebels.
A break is imminent between Wen
exuela and Holland.
French merchants are trying t
open up trade with Poland,
Taft will spend at least a week pre-
pairing his letter of acceptance.
Popuist national convention hisse
Bryan and cheered for Roosevelt.
The American minister 60 Paragua
was fred upon during the recent revc
luton
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Dies Four Days After Promotion

Peklng, July 14.-Interest is being
manifested in the appointment of j
successor to Thomas w. Haskins
who died Saturday night, four DAYS
after being ordered to the American
consulate at Swallow. Haskins de,th
occurred at Poi Tai Ho. seaside re-
sort Haskins was formerly a rec;
dent OF Los Angeles. became st,,.
dent interpreter in China Iuiv re
l9O2' He was appointed sss;st,n,
secretary to the legation in Cb;na
July T. 1904 He was promoted a.
consul at Swallow, "Wednesday ~
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Sleuth's Bad Rl,,ndau

City OF Mexico, July 1i.-Antonio
rerx' a detective from Los Angeles.
is under sentence of death on the
enarge OF kidnapping. Some time AGO
1.J LOS Angeles man went to Lower
San'ornia and captured Mex;can
cIs aIifSa Antonio Martinez wanted in
S -; on a murder charge Il ;s
s ssa that Felix did not wait for ex =
rnau'tion proceedings to bring he
man across the border. but drove him
across the line in a carriage nm
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Watch Captors Fight.

Los Angeles, July l4.-Four Chi.
nese, taken into custody a few mo.
ments after they had crossed the in
ternatioual boundary at Caiexico
were witnesses of a revolver duel be
tween their captors. Immigration In
spectors Ames and Chandley. and a
Mexican believed to have been their
guide. After about Is shots had been
exchanged the Mexican disappeared
At the edge OF the irrigation canal
marking the boundary, and it is pos
sible he was drowned.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Sherman Must Rest.

Utica, N Y, July 1.-THE ply
stefan of James S. Sherman, the Re
puohcan nominee for vice-president
VISITS HIM twice daily Mr.. Sherman
IS permitted to spend two hours each
day IN going over correspondence. and
the rest of the time his physician de
ciares must be spent in rest. 1t is
said that Mr. Sherman has recuperat.
ca more slowly than after any pre-
vlous attack. While it is admitted
that he will ultimately have to be on
Grated upon for the trouble. it will
strength. ms
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Trial Marriage PronosAA

Atlanta Ga, July i4.-Drop-stitcb
hose V-shaped lingerie, cosmetics
aruhcial teeth, puffs. rats and nadd;nn
are the weighty matters which are
oeing gravely discussed by the com
n''''ee on ways and means of The
georgia legislature. According 70 tbs
provisions Of Glenn's measure. anv
marriage which has resulted fron, ~
unClai attractions offered bv the e MT; a.,
shail be declared null and VOL; IA o'iue
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Greeks to Build Warship.

San Francisco, July Alt became
known here yesterday that the Greeks
living in America are to build a sec
ond-class battleship here and present
it to the Grecian government. More
than 100000 has already been raised
for the new vessel, which is to he
called the Greek-American. The plan
was started some time ago in New
York, but has been kept a secret
greeks from all over the United
States have contributed to the fund
over $2 600 having been raised here
during the last two weeks.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18

Paris, July IA. - NJ Constans
French ambassador to Turkey, in an
interview discreditcd the report that
Germany will assume the protection
of Turkish subjects in China. Here
tofore France has assumed the pro.
tectorate, and he has not received the
least intimation that such a step was
to be taken. II has always been the
custom. he says, for the porte and the
French representative in Constants
nople to have an exchange of views
on any affair of Importance, but the
question of transferring the protec-
torate has not been discussed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Naval Uniform is Passnort.

Santa Cruz, Cal, July 13.-After hav.
ing left Catalina island because they
were not allowed upon the floor of a
dance pavilion while in uniform, the
soldier sailors of the state naval re.
serve encountered opposite conditions
when they arrived here Saturday night
on the United States training shin
Alert. After the militiamen had been
officially welcomed to the city they were
formally invited to attend a grand bali
in their honor
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Rebels Beg for Amnesty

London. July 14-A special 10 the
Daily Mail from Teheran says that
Rachin Khan. who in command of a
large force. including several bat
teries of quick hrers. entered Tariz a
few days ago, is now bombarding the
revolutiOnists, who are massed in the
khiavana quarter The latter. the
dispatch says. have telegr- phed to the
shah Begging that amnesty be
granted
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
GREAT DOCKS BURN.
Fire in Boston Destroys Property Val
ued at 100000.

Boston, July "a fire believed to
have been caused by spontaneous com.
bustion- or a locomotive spark, and
famed by a brisk northwest wind,
swept nearly quarter of mile Of the
harbor front of East Boston late today,
causing property loss estimated at near
ly $1,500,0oO Daniel Sullivan, a watch
man at the Cunard Line pier, is miss
ing.
The flames spread with remarkable
rapidly Within half an hour OF the
time the fire was discovered four piers,
three warehouses, a grain elevator con-
tanning 10000 bushels of grain and many
loaded freight cars had been destroyed.
The fire started in warehouse, IN
which was stored an immense quantity
of combustible material, including WOOL
cotton and oil
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Mormon Leaders in Big Timber Deal

Santa Cruz, Cal, July l3.-Joseph
Smith, head of the Mormon church, is
here on a mysterious mission connected
with his extensive lumber interests in
this vicinity. Smith is accompanied by
a party of notable members of his
church, including c. W. Nibley, presid-
ing bishop. George Stoddard, of Baker
City, head of the church in Oregon
Consulter John r. Winder and Chief
Patriarch John Smith. All the mem
beers of the party own timber lands on
the Pacific coast, the Mormon holdings
in Oregon near Hood River, Baker CITY
and La Grande being enormous.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
aaytiens Show Hostility.

Paris, July 14-Ofhcial adyices re
ceived here from Port an Prince state
that the situation there is becoming
more and more disquieting since the
burning Of the French hospital. An
outbreak is feared among the Hayti-
ems. who are showing hostility to for.
cigners The French cruiser Chas.
selou Kubab is the only warship in
the harbor.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Pardon DELAYED Eighteen Years.

Columbus, o., July 13.-officials of
the penitentiary here have started an
investigation to learn why a pardon
signed by President Benjamin Harrison
and mailed is years ago did not arrive
until last Saturday. George Swanston,
the man pardoned, completed his one
year term for violation of the pension
laws in 1890 and departed from the
prison without discovering that the
stain had been officially removed from
his name several months before. The
envelope containing the pardon was
dated September 3, 1890, p. m.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Independence for corea.

Denver, July 14-Coreans coming
from all parts OF the world will meet
in convention in this city to discuss
measures for making Corea independ-
ent. There are only 80 delegates, but
they are men of high education and
absolute devotion TO their cause.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Shah viii Apologize

London, July l3.-The London Times
states that two representatives of the
shah will go to the British legation al
Teheran to apologize for the trouble
given British subjects during the recent
uprising. The shah has issued a fresh
rescript, promising to restore the courts
Of justice Immediately.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Bishop Potter wa.kar

v.a S.oDS,pI.e,rstown, N. Y. July 11.-Tbere
R R%5 llt'l e change in the condition of
a nishhop Potter last night. He recovl
c caeu slightly from the weakness TIA,
s snos, alarm yesterday morning and
Spemt comfortable day, but tie inn
pir,oHelnent was not so great as e.
s'iay the fears of his family phvs;c;an
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Can Inspect RanL Ri,

San Francisco, July 14-Tha $3.50.
supreme court yesterday made A., s'a.e
., directing Receiver lie Rret an or
& re T wrseksd California Safe DEPOSIT If
Ties ;u uss company to permit ali mar
Of e'gs I'M interested to inspect the ba par
VI 'hat institution now in his cb pvoks
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Poverty to Wealth.

Chicago, July 9.-From poverty
wealth-from perjury and gfhu"s
economy to the possession OF for ,
this is the fate that has betallen W.
Eliza Kane Jackson, of Oak PARK III; :
woman of 60 years. By a st1ahee Isck-
dent it was discovered that MIS-. J@ On
son was cheated out of real esta'e 400
West Randolph street Al years 9TH 18th
Now the land and buildings are w ,,,st
$22, 900 and full rent and interest," lars ,nrs
be paid Mrs. Jackson for the Al yea
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
GENERAL STATE
NEWS OF IDAHO
Items That Are Likely to Prove Of
Interest to Our Readers.
A Brief Review of the Nsws of the
Past Week Presented In Shape to
Appeal to AlI-0rowth and De-
vsIopmsnt, Mining, Commercial
and Farm

Kamiah. Bales & Jones shipped 30
cars of stock ont of here recently.
The stock was bought at various
points in this vicinity. and most Of it
will be shipped to the ranges of Mon
tana
Small grains Of all kinds in this vi
entity are progressing well, and the
prospects for bumper crop hold
good Grain is well headed out, and
will soon be out OF any danger. Fruits
Of all kinds are growing and ripcning
rapidly.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-07-18
Einad for pesecration.

Tillamook, Or. July 9-Wilp red
Wolf. the anarchist who hauIiIeu Yer his
flag above the stars and stripes os fried
business house here July 4, was the
today on a charge of desecrasneoon which
flag, found guilty and fined S0V'
he paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-17
To Build New Schooner.

Elk Grove butter, excellent for Xmas feast.
-A6yt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-17
THROUGH CAR SERVICE.
Electric Railway Commission Await
ing Legal Opinion.

Gen. John NJ. Wilson, president of the
District electric railway commission, has
informed DIR. L. W. Eygster, secretary of
the Cathedral Heights Citizens Associa-
ton. in reply to a recent letter from him
upon the subject, that the commission has
given careful and thoughtful considera-
ton to the subject Of through car service
on the Georgetown and Tenleytown line.
and has already given those interested in
the subject a public hearing. He adds
that the commission has also collected a
large amount of information bearing upon
the travel over that line, but its power
is limited to investiga ton and recommen
dation, He says the commission is una BILE
TO go further into the subject until a
legal opinion is obtained on some of the
points involved. 1t was called for in Oc-
tober. He hopes that within a short time
the commission will be able to submit
detailed report with appropriate recon-
mendations to the interstate commerce
commission, which will cover both the
Georgetown and Tenleytown and the
Brightwood lines. over which through
service has been asked for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-17
Revenue Cutter COMPLETES Cruise.

The /. :. revenue cutter Apache
Capt. Wild early this week completed
= cruise in Chesapeake bay under her
winter cruising orders. but probably in
consequence of tn" beautiful weather
Of the past Two weeks Capt Wild found
nothing Tor his ship 10 do in the line
NJ assisting vessels in distress On the
voyage stops We're made at all the prin-
cipdl ports on Chesapeake bay and in
Hampton roads and a few oyster YES
s"ls were looked over. The Apache only
remained III port at Baltimore long
enough Ia replenish her coal bunkers
and To take on stores. and yesterday
she sailed on another cruise which will
end at Baltimore Christmas exc. Capt.
James NJ. Moore. who has been ordered
4" take command Of iii" Apache reliey-
ing capt Wild. who * to be promoted
To senior captain III the revenue cutter
service. Will. II is stated. assume COM
mand Of the ship about the first of the
year, capt Wild Will be assigned to
duty ashore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-17

Tree Ornaments. Toys, Fancy Paper,
favors ]. Jay Could 421 9th. de1O-13t2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-17
VERMONTERS OPEN SEASON.
State Association Holds First Meet
ing of the Winter.

The Vermont State Association of the
District held its first meeting of the
season last evening at the Washingt on
Club. 1I1O l street northwest. at which
the principal feature Of the program
was an address by f. L. Temple on "A
Trip to California;.
The musical and social program con-
sised Of a piano solo by Mrs. w W.
Gilbert: a solo by Miss Lena NJ. Wood
ruff recitation by Paul Grove and a
tenor solo by a. Howarth. Refresh
mentS were served.
Among those present were Senator
Carroll s. Page, who succeeds the late
Senator Redfield Proctor in the United
States Senate. and in whose honor an
informal reception was held, previous
to the commencement of the program
Judge and Mrs. II. 3. MoultOn, Repre-
sentative Haskins, Mr.. and Mrs. II. T
Onterdinger. Mrs Il. T. Ross. Miss
Grace Ross. Rev. J. II. Bradford. Rev
and Mrs. W. G.. Davenport, Frederick
Mueller, Maj. and Mrs. d. S. Fletcher
Duncan Stuart, Mr.. and Mrs. Nils D.
Ulrichson. Mr.. and Mrs. A. 5. Caywood
Miss Caywood. Mrs. NJ. c. Peabody, Miss
l. NJ. Brown. Col George n. Bond. Fred
erick c. O'Connell. w. $. Slade. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. W. Gilbert, Nicholas C.
McEuen Ernest Crandall and John
O'Connell.
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Tug Resumes Trips to Potomac
Forts-New Boats Coming.

The L. S. army tug Lieut.. Alonzo
Gushing. tender to the forts on the Po-
tomac. which has been out of service on
the marine rail way at the Alexandria
shipyard having her propeller frightened
on the shaft. returned to service yester-
day. She came into port about o'clock
took on load Of freight and carried it
to Fort Washington and later returned
on her regular theater trip. She is now
on her regular daily schedule.
1t is stated that the orders for the
new steamer that is to replace the Cusli-
ing in service on the Potomac have been
prepared in the office of the quarterma ster
general of the army. in the War Depart
ment. AID that the new boat will be here
within the next ten days or two weeks.
No information has been given as to the
name Of the craft except that she is
one Of the last steamers built for the
quartermaster department service and is
a larger vessel than the Gushing. There
has been talk OF new boat to replace
the Gushing for more than q year but
she has not yet reached this city. It
is stated positively this time that tie
boat is certainly coming
Money to lend at ) and SO on real estate.
Frank I. Rawlings Co., 1905 Pa. ave
Advt.