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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
CANADIAN LOCK IN
500 CANAL RUINED
Two Vessels Sunk and a Third Badly
Wrecked as Result.
Big Liner Rams Locks and Current
Sweeps REORGANIZATION and a
Quarter is Loss-Blame for Acct
dent is Put on Engineer of Steam
Freighter.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, June TO-
Because the engineer of the Gilchrist
liner Perry G. Walker misunderstood
signals from the pilot this afternoon
as the vessel was off the Canadian
locks of the $500" canal, the $4,000. :
900 waterway is damaged to the extent
of s1,25O, 900; the Perry G. Walker
and the Crescent City are sunken
wrecks, the Canadian Pacific steamer
Assiniboia is badly damaged and two
waterfalls and a giant whirlpool are
raging in what was formerly the great
canal.
The Walker, steel steamer of over
A, 200 tons displacement. was approach
ing the canal locks from Lake Superior.
when her captain signalled the engineer
for "half speed" The engineer mis-
understood the gongs and the big
freighter was sent forging ahead at top
speed, striking the leaf-gates of the
high level chamber of the canal and
crushing them in like paper. Instantly
the full force of all the water in Lake
Superior surged into the chamber, car
rying the Walker with it as if the big
freighter were only feather.
At the same time the Crescent City,
of the Steel Trust fleet, was entering
the locks from the lower end, while a
little distance astern of her was the C.
P. r. boat Assiniboia. The rush of
water in the upper lock swept down
the intervening canal gates and poured
through in an uncomfortable torrent.
On the crest of the great wave thus
made was carried the Walker, and the
rush of water picked up the Crescent
City like chip of wood and hurled her
against the Assiniboia.
A huge hole was torn in the bow of
the latter vessel, while the two former
ones were carried through the canal
and sank in the open water beyond.
Tugs went to the rescue of the Assini-
boi and hauled her to the flats on the
American side, where she settled into
the soft mud.
The loss to the Canadian govern
ment probably will reach $50, OOO
pounds, and the damage to the Assini-
boia is estimated at 500, 900.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
New Massacre in Iurksu

Berlin, June 9.-The Tageblatt's
Aleppo correspondent states that the
turkish authorities last week executed
IL OF the ringleaders, including six Ar
menians, concerned in the Adana mas
sacres. The energetic course of tba
government, the correspondent adds
caused the populace in the region be,
tween Alexandretta and the moutains
to begin a new massacre. in wh;oS
ABOUT 100 persons were slain. The
Young Turk committee did everything
possible to prevent the disorders. but
needs reinforcements, however.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
REAOJuST TARIFFS.
Interstate Commerce Commission to
Hold New Hearing.

interstate Commerce Commission to
Hold New Hearing.
Washington, June 10.-Under an Or
der issued by the Interstate Commerce
commission today all class rates fixed
by its recent decision in the Spokane
case will be put into effect July I. but
the commodity rates touched upon in
that case will continue as at present
without change until after the commits
sion has taken further testimony and
given further consideration to such
rates, both to the Coast and from Coast
points East. This order was entered
after brief hearing this morning.
participated in by representatives from
Spokane. Portland and other interested
Coast and Interior cities.
This is a practical reversal of the
famous freight rate case. While the
whole matter of graded rates and the
effort of the railroads to build up lob
ping centers in the Middle West to the
oetrlment of the Pacific Coast is post
poned until the fall for full hearing
and discussion, the commission has
withdrawn, tentatively at least, from
tne position it assumed in the decision
IN the Spokane case when it ordered
reductions in class and 32 commodity
rates from Chicago to Spokane.
Although the class rates ordered at
tnat time are to go into effect, these
rates only affect less than carload lots
and scarcely Is per cent of the traffic
moves under them.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
Australian Coal chsaner-

San Francisco, June 12.-Australian
coal was reduced in price by wholesal-
ers here today from SO to $3.50 ton,
as the result of bitter feud which has
broken out between the Western Coal
company and the Pacific Coal company.
The latter concern has slashed prices
and it is understood retailers will re-
duce from SIP to $40. The price cut
ting wholesalers explain that they
wish to stimulate the summer trade
and that they are also helped in reduc-
ing prices by the fact that it now costs
less to import coal than heretofore.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
CANADA IS ANeEREp.
Retaliation in High Tariff Is Bein,
Urged in Dominion.

l nctHH@bon III TIBu ATTN ~ DoiUf
Urged in Dominion.
Ottawa, Ont, June 15.-That ths
new American customs tariff wher
finally revised will further increase the
tariff against Canada, is the represent
alton made by many commercial bodies
to the Dominion government.
Inquiries are also PVT as to what
course the government il likely to pur-
sue in the matter. In some quarters
tariff retaliation is being urged and
Ottawa authorities are beginning to
give their attention to the situation
which the Payne tariff is likely to Gre
ate.
Lumber interests as well as pulp
manufacturers and paper makers of the
province of Quebec are jubilant over
the announcement recently made by a
provincial leader, Sir Lomer Gouin,
that stumpage dues would be increased
and that export of pulp wood from the
province will be prohibited. This pro-
hibition will only apply TO timber cut
on government lands.
Increases on oysters, hops and pota-
toes will not make much difference to
Canada's trade. Canada is more inte-
rested in the coal, wheat and lumber
duties. The opportunity afforded by
the Payne tariff for reciprocity In coal
Ia likely to be live subject for discus
sion at the next session of the Cadna-
dian parliament.
The continuance Of duties on wheat
has led to the philosophic opinion that
the United States will be chiefly affect
ed at present, and in time to come will
be compelled by home demand to lower
the tariff bars, as Canada has the COM
modify and the American milIers must
have II.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
Seven Dead in Foundry

Wheeling, w. Va, June 11.-Seven
men We're killed and IA seriously in
lured in an explosion tonight of blast
furnace at the Wheeling Steel & Iron
Co. Fifty workmen were gathered
about the furnace, making ready to
drill, when, without warning, there
was a terrific roar and great masses of
molten iron spurted from the furnace,
sweeping down upon the workmen.
Twenty or more were caught in the
rush. All of the men were foreign
ers. The cause of the accident has not
been definitely decided.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
Blown un hx Dynamite

Algiers, June ~. = The German
steamer Ava, from Hamburg, blew up
last night about 10 miles off Pantei-
larie island. Fire broke out in the
steamer during the night, and as dyna-
mite formed large part of the cargo.
the crew lost no time in making its
escape in boats. A few minutes later
the dynamite exploded with terrific
force, tearing the steamer to pieces.
All the crew was picked up by the
steamer East Gale and landed here.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
DE PAUL GOES HOME.
Venezuelan Envoy at Paris Recalled
in Disgrace.

w 1i1kIdtcs
Paris, June 15.--Jose J. de Paul. tho
special representative of Venezuela te
Europe, received his recall by tele.
graph from the Venezuelan govern.
ment just as the protocol with France
was concluded.
Senior Paul says that he was stupe-
fed by the action Of his government.
II cannot understand" he said,
"how President Gomez could have al
lowed himself to be hoodwinked by the
Interference Of some few groups"
These groups. he said, had accused
him of high treason at the time of the
downfall of President Castro, because
as minister of foreign affairs he had
notified the United States government
through Senior Lorena, the Brazilian
minister TO Venezuela, that Venezuela
desired to settle all difference with
foreign powers and requested the
American government to send war
ship to Venezuelan waters. A similar
notification was sent to Great Britain
and Italy.
Senior Paul declared that the situa-
ton at the time was desperate; that
the support Of the army was uncertain
and that many Of Castro's friends and
relatievs were in high positions.
1T is less a conciliator than man
with an iron hand that Venezuela
needs" he said.
Nevertheless, in spite of my dis
grace because am conservative,
shall continue TO give President Gomez
my support in maintaining the regime
helped to establish"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17

A feud at Meadville, Miss, resulted
In two deaths and two fatal injuries.
Paris papers have started an attacI
on the United States Steel corporation
Hundreds of arrests have been made
1t Monterey, Mex in connection with
adynamiting plot
A Cincinnati woman who married 8
thief 10 reform him has been fatally
shot by her husband.
A large part Of Bakersfield. CAL,
WAS burned by fire starting from ar
explosion Of powder.
A new move has been started to Sc
cure Thaw's release from the insane
asylum in which he is confined.
A leper patient has escaped from the
Los Angeles county hospital and all
efforts to locate him have failed.
An Evansville, Ind, fruit dealer has
received demand for $3.50, 900 to pre-
vent the kidnapping Of his daughter.
The Brazilian congress will take
steps TO prevent the American beef
packers from controlling the market.
Taft and senate leaders have agreed
TO support corporation tax and con-
stitutional amendment allowing income
tax.
Cuba is depending on the support of
the United States in evading payment
OF part Of the war debt incurred by
Spain when the island republic gained
its independence.
A Russian submarine boat has sunk
with 20 men.
A New York man weighing 510
pounds has just died.
The Kansas wheat crop is estimated
ut 10, 600. 600 bushels.
More letters seized from Japs In
Hawaii prove revolutionary aims.
A Minneapolis man has invented an
airship along new lines which has made
successful fight.
China has driven British employees
off the North China railway TO give
places for Germans.
The Southern Pacific is to put on a
new fast train between San Francisco
and Portland, which will make the run
In "a hours.
The steamer Slavonia was wrecked
off the Azores Islands, but aid was
summoned by wireless in time TO save
all on board.
The steamer Nantichoke has been
bought at Elizabeth City, N. c., and it
Is supposed by filibusters for an attack
on Venezuela.
Plans are In progress for the cele-
bration of sane" Fourth at Chicago.
So far but one permit has been granted
to sell fireworks out OF 800 applica-
tions.
A new gold field has been found in
Nevada and stampede is on.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
STIRS SOUTHERN ANGER.
Senator Deliver Breaks Appointment
for Speech at College.

Durham, N. c., June o. Because
United States Senator Dolliver, of
Iowa, cancelled at the last moment an
engagement to deliver the annual ad-
dress at Trinity college commencement
tomorrow evening, President Kilgore
from the rostrum tonight accused him
of unfair treatment.
"This is the first time any man has
treated US unfairly" said the presi-
dent. Senator Dolliver had ten DAYS
to make this announcement and he
waits until the last moment to embar-
rass us" After stating that Mr.. Dolli-
yer in the telegraph message he sent
gave physical exhaustion and tariff
duties as his reasons for declining.
DIR. Kilgore stepped from the rostrum
and declared, it is alleged, to friends:
Il would as soon look to a bootblack
for wisdom and character as to a
United States senator. wouldn't trust
some to cultivate peanut patch"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
CHINESE COOLIES FOUND.
Inspector Falls Among Band of Nine
In Steamers Hold.


Seattle, June 15.-Immigration Off
cials, after picking up on the wharf a
stray Chinese who admitted he came
over as stowaway on the Great North
ern liner Minnesota, searched the YES
sci yesterday and discovered nine more
Struggled coolies and a quantity of silk
| and cigars.
Inspector c. e. Keagey, who is a
heavy man, stepped into the sail locker
Of the steamer and fell 20 feet through
a hole in the floor, alighting squareiy
ON top of nine naked Cinnamon, where
upon they screamed in terror. Further
investigation brought to light several
leather sacks resembling government
mail pouches filed with raw silk and a
number of boxes of Manila cigars.
The bags Of silk are supposed to have
been taken aboard with the mail sacks.
Three Chinese stowaways were cap
tured on the British steamer Cymeric
last month, and it is believed organized
smuggling is in progress on Oriental
steamers.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
Plan Big Naval Rauia,..

LONDON, June 10.-A formal invita-
r ~. rom America to Great Britain to
parsiclpate in a naval review to be
neiu IN San Francisco next October to
.eleorate the rebuilding of the city af-
Ter the earthquake of April, 1906 has
eeen presented. The question is one
ior consideration by the cabinet and
II probably will be several DAYS before
i an answer is received. There is much
,iHelinood OF acceptance, as there is a
strong friendly feeling in England.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
Huge Libel Suit isInst.

Boston, June IA verdict for the
defense was given in the Supreme
court today in the libel suit of ex-Judge
Henry nj. Dewey against five mem
bers of the Good Government associa-
tion, in which SIC. 440. 900 damages
We're asked. The suit was the outcome
OF the statements alleged to have
emanated from the Good Government
association in the mayoralty campaign
OF 1905. when Judge Dewey was can
didate for mayor.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
Aid for Castro Feared

Bufort, N. c., June l5.-The revenue
cutter Pimlico hunted off this coast to-
day for the steamer Nantichoke, sus-
pected OF filibustering intentions
against Venezuela. The Treasury de-
partment's activities were invoked be-
cause of persistent rumors that friends
OF ex-President Castro were planning a
hostile expedition against the Gomez
government. II is alleged 10000
stands Of arms had been shipped from
Belgium to America for this purpose.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
Strike Against Spanking

Santa Barbara, CAL, June lO.-Re-
cause she severely spanked an obstrep-
erous pupil, all of the ID members of
lne school taught by Miss Cavita Lane
at the Santa Rose rancho, seven miles
from this city, are on strike, and for
.nree months Miss Lane has been daily
1oiuing school without scholars. Every
Jay Miss Lane appears at the door of
y. .ne scnooi room, rings the bell, and
'nen quietly seats herself at the desk
On the rostrum. No pupis put in their
appearance and she whites away the
day and at o'clock goes home
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
spaln Is Pressing ouha

Paris, June 15.-It is stated here
the Spanish minister to Cuba has hand
ed the Cuban government note con-
corning the payment of a share Of the
Spanish debt. II is pointed out in
the note that the American plenipoter-
tiary at Paris in 1889 refused to decide
this point, holding the suzerainty had
descended on the Cuban republic and
not on the United States. The Span
ish government now considers the
time has arrived to press the claim,
the republic having now assumed SOW
ereignty.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
Cut Out Preserv.,;,,a.

atlantic City, N. j., June 1O.-The
a. an Medical association, through
us mouse Of delegates, went on record
70 opposed to the use of benzoate of
qua OF any other preservative in food
- w The resolution will be taken
70 washington by DIR. A. l.. Reed of
p rnei1' and presented directly to
a.esluen. Taft, who will be asked to
support the legislation desired
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
Fire Eats lin Tinhar

Victoria, B. c., June 9.-Despite
the greater stringency of the law to
prevent forest fires, the fir-coyered
mountains fringing Vancouver island
coast are blazing lines of flames at no
Iewer than four points between Vic
eoria and Clayoquot. The most serious
hre at present is in the Jordan Meadow
district, where large areas purchased
only few weeks ago by Michigan can
itaiists are now threatened with total
destruction. A telegram from the
Meadows says rain alone can save the
entire tract.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
CycIist Helpless in Sun

Ely, New, June 9.-Dr. w T. No
good a prominent dentist of this citv
started for Osceola, 60 miles distant
last Saturday, riding a motor CYCLE
When on the desert he was thrown from,
MS seat, breaking his wooden leg. He
was unable to walk, and after crawlino
Tor four miles in the scorching snn
collapsed by the roadside, where he
was found 20 hours later in a serious ne
condition, having been without food or
water for that time. wv vi
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
Hunt Down Mu.ineers.

Manila, June l5.-Brigadier General
Harry H. Bandholtz, chief of the Phil
ippine constabulary, who is at present
on tour Of inspection in the island of
Jolo, will at once proceed to Davao,
Mindanao island, the scene of the
mutiny. The insular government is
determined to make an example of the
mutinous men.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
Two Killed at Reunion.

Memphis, Tenn, June s.-Intensa
neat characterized today's sessions of
the Confederate reunion. 80 persons
being Frustrated, two dying. There
was a reception to the women of ths
Sontederacy tonight. A flower parade
IN which many women participatsd
followed the afternoon session. '
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
TurkeY In More rrouhle

London, June 15.-An Athens dis
patch to London news bureau SAYS
that sdvices from Uskup, European
Turkey, report fierce engagement at
DJakovitch, in Northern Albany, be-
tween 10000 Albanians and ~ battal-
ions Of Turkish troops. According 10
the dispatch, the Albanians were re.
pulsed by the deadly fire of the Turkish
artillery.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17

San Francisco. June 1.-Two hun
bred girl students of Radnor college.
Nashville, Tenn, arrived this morning
on sightseeing tour, which is part
OF the school curriculum, and departed
tonight for Seattle to visit the Alaska
Yukon-Pacific exposition.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17
WYOMING Sues Western Union

Cheyenne, Wyo., June 12.-Attorney
General Mullens commenced suit TODAY
against the Western Union Telegraph
company to compel the company to file
articles of incorporation with the state
OF wyoming or suspend operations
within the state.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17

Weiser-The most spirited land sale
ever held in the state took place in
this city last week when about 5000
acres of state land were sold by the
state land board to the highest bidder.
The sale averaged about $50 per acre.
Every piece sold went for price about
double the appraised value. The high
est price paid was SIS per acre for one
piece, sold to A. G. Butterfeld, of this
city. Most Of the land is in the vicinity
OF this city and is above the ditch, but
has possibility Of water in year or
two.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17

Washington-R Representative Hamer,
of Idaho, has introduced bill per
hitting the Western states to make
immediate selection of school lands in
satisfaction of grants from the Federal
government inside forest reserves.
He says that Idaho, which is entitled
to $780, acres, has been unable to
make its full selections because the
remaining desirable lands are tied up
in reserves, and similar situation
exists in other states. He will press
his bill at the next session.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS afforded by
the opening of the Occur d'Alene,
Flathead and Spokane reservations to
entry this summer are to be taken ad-
vantage Of by large number of Lew
iston people. Practically every man
who has not exercised his homestead
ing right will file. The restoration to
entry Of the 5,000-acre tract in the
Craig mountain section of the Nez
Perez prairie next month will mean
one Of the old time rushes.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17

A prominent New York physician
says the depravity of Gotham's children
exceeds that of ancient Sodom.
Three men were fatally injured by
the collapse of a bridge being erected
over the Cimaron river near Guthrie,
Okla.
The forty-first annual convention of
the National American Women's Suf-
frage association will meet at Seattle
July z.
New Mexico wool growers have Just
sold 700, 900 pounds of their product at
price said to be over 20 cents per
pound.
Specialists have found that Harri-
mans heart and kidneys are affected
and i'll health may compel him to quit
business.
A violent earthquake in Southern
France did much damage to property.
A number of persons are reported killed
and many injured.
Two $50 gold pieces minted in 1877
have just been sold for $4,000 each.
They are the only $50 pieces ever mint
ed by the government.
A New York legislative committee
is to study the direct primary laws of
the various states with view of rec
ommending the best plan for that state.
Double tracking of the Northern Pa
cifc line from Portland to Tacoma has
commenced.
The dismembered body of man has
been found in New York bearing the
deadly sign Of the Black Hand.
Safety appliances will be installed at
Panama to prevent accidents to the big
ditch like the one which damaged the
500 locks.
DIR. Charles Ephraim Rice, formerly
assistant to DIR. Hale, died at almost
the same time as his one-time chief.
A large force of men is working hard
to make repairs in the 500 canal
wrecked by steamer few days ago.
A government meat inspector at St.
Louis has resigned in disgust. He
says the inspection is farce and
useless expenditure.
Castro is organizing a filibustering
expedition against Venezuela.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17

Washington-About Cd, 900 acres Of
Lemhi Indian reservation, in Idaho,
not included in the school grant, will
be thrown open to settlement under the
homestead law July Is, and to entry
and fling August 16. The school plat
will be sold at public auction Septem-
Der /. Indian lands containing i'm
provements will be subject to presence
entry by purchasers of such improve
ments.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17

Coolin-Ten members Of the United
States geological survey are here to To-
cate the Canadian line. They will
travel up Granite creek to their desti-
nation and expect to remain until snow
flies. A large consignment of cougar
hides has been received by L. Paul.
The hides are the finest specimens ever
seen on the lake. one specimen measur-
ing 8 feet, 8 inches, and is a fair sam
pie of the hides received.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17

Moscow-Strangers are coming into
this vicinity investigating crop condi-
tons, especially the outlook for fruits.
The greatest surprise expressed by
those investigating this vicinity is the
splendid prospects for fruits. IL is
said that cherries and pears had been
destroyed in many Of the lower alti-
tudes by the late frosts last spring, but
here these fruits are In prime shape.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-06-17

Juliast a--W. C.. Cochran & Son,
strawberry growers Of Juiaetta, are
putting in system to irrigate their
ranch north Of town. They intend to
put In Is acres Of Strawberries and
dewberries for next year. Mr.. Coch-
ran claims that at least $3.50 an acre
can be made each year with either
strawberries or dewberries.