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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15

Chicago, April 8.-Wind that often
reached a velocity of more than 50
miles an hour, accompanied by thunder
and lightning, drenching rains, and, in
some sections, heavy snow, swept
through the Mississippi and Ohio val
leys and over the Lake states Last
night and today, doing tremendous
property damage and manning and
killing people. In many places the
storm approached the violence of tor
nado, and ruined wide area of farm
ing land, killing all standing crops
Wires east of Chicago as far as Pitts.
burg went down rapidly in the gale
according to the telegraph companies
Wheeling, W. ", reported every wire
down east Of that point. Of the mn
merous leased wires running east ont
of Chicago, but one was working this
afternoon, and conditions were said 10
be growing worse.
In this city several persons received
minor injuries from topping fences
and loosened sign boards. Scores Of
plate glass windows were broken.
At Aberdeen, Miss, w. C. McMiI-
Ian, cashier of the bank, and his son
T. T. Mcmillan, were instantly killed
in the wreckage of the Illinois Central
station. Two negroes also met death.
At West Point, Miss, much DAMAGE
was done on the Terrell plantation
east of there, and two negroes were
killed.
At Rich, Miss, a terrific rain. hail
and wind storm prevailed
At Cotton Plant, Ark, church was
demolished.
Reports from Western Tennessee saw
the storm wrecked many small build
ings.
At Buntyan schoolhouse was shak-
en-, causing a panic among 300 STU
dents.
At Starkville, Miss, four negroes
were killed.
At least eight persons lost their
lives in the storm that visited Detroit
and Michigan. Three men attempted
to cross the Detroit river in a rowboat
and were drowned.
At Jennings three men were killed
by being caught under wall blown
down by the wind.
The winds velocity reached 65 miles
an hour
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
90 More American Vessels.

Washington, April 10.-During the
month of March last SO sail and steam
vessels were built and officially num-
bered in the United States, 70 of them
being steam and nine sail, rs of wood
and seven of steel construction. Of
the total number 35 are for Atlantic
and Gulf. 20 for Pacific. IA for West
ern rivers, ~ for the Great Lakes and
one for Porto Rican service. The gross
tonnage of the vessels is 24,924 tons.
During the nine months ending March
81 last, SOC vessels, with gross ton
mage Of s0,s32. were built and charter
ed in this country, as compared with
765 vessels, with gross tonnage Of
1853, 763 tons during the corresponding
nine months ending March 81, 1908.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Signs Point to Bean.

Washington, April 1O.-Indications
strongly point to the selection of Judge
Bean for the new Federal judgeship in
Oregon. The attorney general, at the
request of the president, has been max
ing inquiries as to Judge Beams quail
tications, and, so far as known, ali re-
ports are favorable. Senator Fulton
made no recommendations, realizing
that it was the presidents purpose to
make his own selection irrespective of
politics and political Endorsements.
Judge Bean had Endorsed Mr.. Fulton
for the position.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Slow to Accept Carnegie cia

lilo honolulu, April Although An.
drew Carnegie promised to give H.
waii library costing $3.50. 900 if the
legislature would guarantees 70 49,. :ne
tam It In suitable manner, the law
makers of the islands are not vet un nav
mous and it is doubtful if the osFn-
will be accepted. The donation he hes
peen enthusiastically hailed by t tSs
Honolulu Library association. wb ;ns
mas guaranteed to turn over its e "isn
property and endowment to the nro;s s,se
put TINS has in no way moved MAN. ~. =;
the Legislators from their anath" s Oh
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
NO COAL STRIKE LIKELY.
Operators Say Danger of Interrupt
ton of Business Remote.

Operators Say Danger of Interrupt
ton of Business Remote.
Philadelphia, April 10.-Although a
disagreement was reached at the con-
GLIDING conference of the anthracite
operators and miners today concerning
the question of a wage agreement in
the hard coal fields of Pennsylvania.
there will be no strike and no danger
of suspension of mining, according to
mineworkers' officials.
The operators rejected the modified
demands presented yesterday by the
miners. The answer of the miners was
given to the mineworkers today in a
conference which lasted more than an
hour.
The officials of the United Mine
workers of three districts will hold an
other meeting to decide upon a course
of action.
The operators having headquarters in
New York City left on the noon train,
and announced they would give out a
statement soon after their arrival.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15

Lenox, Mass, April 1.-THE central
portion Of Lenox was swept by fire
early Sunday morning. The firemen
were apparently powerless. and help
was summoned from Pittsheld, Lee
and other places. The fire was under
control at 3;l5 o'clock. One body.
that Of Edward c. Ventres, an cleo
trieian, was recovered from the ruins.
-Four other persons, including the wife
and daughter Of Ventres, are missing
The loss was estimated at between
$500. 900 and $500. 900. The principal
business buildings were destroyed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
GALE CAUSES LOSS.
Severe Wind Storm Passes Over A.
Iantic Coast Ststes.

lantic Coast States.
Boston, April 9.-Moving Eastward
with increasing velocity, the storm
which has done so much damage In the
Central and Lake states today swept
over New England, and tale Of woe
has poured into this city from shipping
interests rs result. The gale has
varied in velocity from 80 to over 92
miles an hour, and shipping up and
down the coast has sought shelter.
From OF the Rhode island coast It is
reported that three barges with their
crews have been blown out to sea, and
staunch ocean-going tugs have started
to their relief. On the treacherous
sands off Cape Cod sloop is reported
ashore, and from Vineyard Haven it
Is reported that many vessels have put
In there in q disabled condition.
In the path swept by the storm
wires are just being restored to work.
ing order, and tales of loss of life and
suffering are rapidly coming in.
Throughout Eastern Canada the gale
was particularly severe, and from On
tario it is reported that many houses
were unroofed. A schoolhouse at
Guelph was demolished and many per-
sons injured.
In Rochester, N. T., the gale ac-
quired velocity of So miles an hour,
and one man was killed. At Wheel
ing, W. Va, one man was killed and
three seriously injured.
The oil country near Pittsburg suf-
fered great damage in the gale, and
over 1000 derricks over the,wells were
blown down. The loss to oil men will
total at least 100000. Houses, barns
and fences throughout the country
were wrecked.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
AutoIsts Sacrifice Car.

Dayton, o., April 9.-Rather than
run down a little girl who was in their
path, James L. Dinsmore and F. o.
Probaseo turned their automobile down
a S0-foot embankment and plunged into
the waters of the Miami river today.
The men were driving the car along
the top of the levee, only eight feet
wide, when the child was seen a few
feet ahead. Probaseo. who was driving
said; SIS il the child or the river,
Jim?" He received the reply, "The
river for ours" Although the river
was high both men escaped.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Ladybugs to Helm Ranch.

sacramento. CAL, April 7.-TbOr.
ands Of ladybugs have been sb;n1 nous
.ne imperial valley by State Hort;crI
t ~ Jeffrey to help the ranchs S.su ~
tne valley rid themselves of the ;ns. o1
pests which have overrun thst e insect
lor tne past month. ACCORDING - ~ n
Iadnbna. Of eminent entOmologists. the the
;n'D pug Is the arch enemy of ali rsn ,S
.nis and the hope is e sSnen
famed that the unique shipmsDte n 't;,,
be a material aid. 'p"ent will
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Americans Plan Canal

LONDON, April s.-A dispatch from
Delgrade says there is much satisfac-
t'On !nere over the proposal of an
o n,nsrlcan corporation 10 build a navi-
s ss water way through Servia and
Maeedonla, along the course of the Mo-
ISuia ana Vardar rivers, connecting the
M Tanuoe with the Gulf of Salonil q.
IN; ms enterprise will bring new capital
hn sI .nat country and tend to promote
business and agriculture, in addition to
'sa''ng cheap transportation system.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
CASTRO is DEpoRrEp.
French Government Refuses Him Asy-
lunn In Martinique.

EISnIn 9QNQff'fItSftA ftNtN"@% WV ~
hum in Martinique.
Fort De France, April IL. -Cipriano
Castro, ex-president Of Venezuela, was
expelled Saturday from the island Of
Martinique by the French government.
Ho protested to the last against his ex-
pulsion. but his protests were in vain.
He Is now on board the French line
steamship Versailles, bound for st.
Nazaire.
Official notice was served on Castro
of the decision Of the French govern
ment that he must leave the island
within nine hours from the receipt of
such notice, and that the commissary
Of police at Fort de France had been
charged with the execution of the order.
The ex-president rallied against the
French government and the local au-
thorities. denouncing them for forcing
upon him alternative Of deportation or
Imprisonment for ak months. He de.
clared that he would not bulge and
that IL would be necessary TO take him
on board the steamer on stretcher.
This the commissary Of police. who
finally entered Castro's room with an
escort Of gendarmes, prepared TO do,
but Castro's lawyer took steps to find
tie chief Justice. and at the very last
moment the governor and public prose-
cutor decided to have another medical
examination made.
Accordingly medical commission
composed OF Drs. Bowler, Costet and
Barbe, proceeded to the examination in
order to establish definitely If Castro's
health were such that he could make
the voyage.
The consultation Of the physicians
lasted more than half an hour. and they
agreed that the life Of the ex-president
would not be jeopardized by his remov-
al to the steamer and the return voyage
across the ocean.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Colorado Has Late Snn,..

Denver, April THE storm which
mas oeen general throughout the state
Tor "a hours caused little or no ipcon-
venience to the transportation or teIe-
graphic communication. The snowfall
throughout the state has been from 3
70 III inches, but the snow melted
nearly as soon as it fell and will he If
great benefit to the crops. CrippIe IL
creek, Salida and Montrose report
more than 10 inches of snowfall On
ray reports a snowslide at Poughkeen-
sic gulch, which severed communics.
ton with Red Mill. O'ii' Cd
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Cattle Boosted by Forest System.

san francisco, April S.-The policy
u .ne government in segregating lands
VI sne forest reserve suitable for sheep
Sna cattle raising is, according to AS
slstant Forester A. F. Potter, the rea-
son 1or the 10 per cent increase in the
, salSe Oh the cattle on the forest grazing
ANUS curing the past year. Potter,
t nv Is making his semi-annual tour of
.ne forest bureaus of the western divi-
SION, is here today. To the assistance
81 lne government in regulating the
no.est grazing lands he attributes the
nolaDle increase in livestock product.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Strikers Wreck Factories

Meru, France, April l2.-The strike
Of the buttonmakers Of Meru has en-
tered upon a critical phase. All the
departmental authorities are hurrying
here and achievements Of cavalry and
gendarmes are coming by every train.
Many arrests have been made. Nego-
tiations have been futile and disorders
broke out last night that recalled the
revolution. Agitators came down from
Paris and harangued the mob, which
stormed and wrecked four button fac
tories and practically destroyed the
residences of the employers.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Eulton Probably Loses.

Washington. April z. - Attorney
General Wickersham conferred with
President Taft today. IL is believed
he has recommended the president not
10 appoint Fulton TO the new Federal
judgship In Oregon, though nothing
official can be got from the White
House. Fulton's opponents are still
confident. As TO who will be appoint
ed II Fulton fails nothing definite is
obtainable, as consideration Of the mat
ter has been mostly confined 10 Full
tons chances. Bean and Burnett are
regarded as the leading candidates.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Right to Spank is unhsld

Detroit, Mich, April lO.-In the Do
lice court here today Justice LETTERS
upheld the right of a father to admin
lister the old-fashioned spanking to his
l7-year old daughter, even if her dig
nifty suffered. Margaret Granzin, aged
II, had her father arrested for disturb
ing the peace. Granzin told the Judge
that the punishment was part of an
effort to keep his daughter away from
cheap theaters and the justice decided
that spanking was permissible.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Build sanitarlum at onoe

Chicago, April 9.-The city's approx
al of municipal tuberculosis sanitari-
UNI by vote of to has been fol-
lowed by immediate activity in prepa-
rations looking toward its establish
ment. The idea is to have the santa
rum completed by year from next
fall. The first tax levy cannot be
made until next year. If it is found
possible to borrow on the strength of
next years tax, the work will be be-
gun almost Immediately. According
to tentative plans, the sanitarium will
be located outside the city.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
nIrht Rider, areak one.

Nashville, Tenn, April Knight
rider depredations in the Humphreys
county peanut growing industry have
caused the authorities TO appeal to Gov
ernor Patterson for military protection.
Tonight formal request was made.
An attempt 10 liberate certain prison
ers az Waverly under indictment for
nightriding outrages is feared. One
Of the offennes was the whipping Of a
justice Of the peace so mercilessly that
be begged that be be killed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15

London, April Great Britaip's
change from policy of non-interfer-
ence in the situation that threatens to-
day in the Caribbean to decision not
70 allow Cipriano Castro to land at
Port of Spain, Trinidad, is a friendly
act to America and other powers more
directly interested in Venezuela. AS
soon as the State department pointed
out tnat the dethroned dictator of Ven
ezuela probably would cause trouble in
Venezuela, the foreign office decided to
take action and instruct the officials at
Fort OF Spain to prevent Castro from
landing. Iioiii
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Messina Relief is Earca

London, April 1O.-A special dis
patch from Messina TO the London
News, declares that, notwithstanding
reports to the contrary, the king and
queen, who recently visited the earth
quake districts, are greatly displeased
with the small amount of work so far
accomplished. No attempt has been
made to clear away the ruins, and
there is no water supply, proper sani-
tation or the means of transit. Hun.
dreds of wretched survivors are still
dwelling in misery in huts which they
themselves have erected.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
400 SALOONS Must close Up.

Detroit, April More than gu sa,
looms and 10 breweries will be forced
out of business in the 10 counties Oh
the state which voted "dry" at yester.
DAVIS election. Returns last nlgnt
gave the "drys" 20 of the 27 counties
in which the liquor question was voted
upon, but later figures swung owosso
county, which has 10 saloons into the
"wet" column by 172 majority.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Alabama Liquor Law Valid.

Montgomery, Ala, April THE
Alabama state prohibition law was de-
clared valid yesterday by the State Su-
preme court, all the judges concurring
in the opinion. This is the second
time the court has upheld the state
wide act of the last legislature. 1t
was attacked on several constitutional
grounds
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
ASK Denmark 10 Bar Castro.

Copenhagen, April 12.-The United
States has approached Denmark in the
matter Of forbidding Cipriano Castro
70 remain IN the Danish West Indian
island Of 81. Thomas In case the for
mer president Of Venezuela should pro-
coed there from Martinique. A def
mite answer 10 expected tomorrow.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
eoosts Tor lrrlgatlon.

Helena, Mont, April 9.-Arthur
Hooker, secretary of the National Irri-
cation congress. which will meet in
Spokane August 9 to ID next, is in at
tendance at the Montana publicity
meeting here. He said; "The irriga-
tion congress has a national policy to
preserve the forests, store the floods,
reclaim the deserts, make homes on the
land. II emphasizes the great value OF
water TO American people. 1t shows
the immense development possible.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Act is Uncons,ih,,;o,.,

new Haven, Conn.,, April In .u.
s sa : demurrer entered bv c :" Sus,
Tor 10 the New York, New Havs1 q eO SI
10 aSr az Railroad company, Judge Wbsa Sa.
s .o1 employers liability act passed mat lat
congress ,,'. in June, 1908, was a an"o,. oy
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Balloon ItaIia TumhIes

Schio, Italy, April 9.-The trial of
the dirigible balloon Italia today ended
disastrously. After maneuvering for
some time at height Of 1900 feet,
the engine broke down and the balloon
descended precipitately. 1t was badly
damaged, but the aeronauts were not
hurt.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Wisconsin Prefers Wstness.

Milwaukee, Wis, April April
elections were held in large number
of cities throughout Wisconsin yester-
day, the issue of "license" or "no IL
cense" being at stake. License car
ried in majority of the places heard
from. About ~ towns voted "wet, "
while about ID voted "dry."
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15

chicago, April s.-Ten thousand
t ,,,a, Ine engineers, fremen, oilers, water
,on;r and deck hands went on strike
~ oon,gnt, and the opening of navigation
~ : 'ne Great Lakes is threatened with
conS opiete tieup. The strike was
rsc sSvu oy the refusal of shipowners to
'ssOsni-e the Marine Engineers union.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
ice Jam in NIAGARA River

Lewiston, N. Y, April lO.-owine
to jam Of ice in the gorge just above
here, the docks of the Niagara River
Navigation company at Queenston and
Lewiston are covered with about 30
feet of ice. The stay wires of Lewis
ton suspension bridge were carried
away.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Local Option Wave Breaks.

indianapolis, April THE local OPP
ton wave which has been sweeping In
diana suffered setback in Blackford
and Cass counties yesterday, thus
breaking the string of victories for the
anti-saloon cause. Both counties voted
for the regularly licensed saloons and
go on record with Wayne county for
the "wets."
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15

Lexington, KY, April 1O.-While
digging posthole in an abandoned LOT
today, workmen discovered a brass
kettle containing IS, 500 in gold and
silver that apparently had been buried
orr half century.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Nebraska Breaks About Even.

Lincoln, Neb., April THE CUES
ton of saloon license was the domlnat-
ing influence in elections in Nebraska
yesteday, and the returns, while show
ing few surprising changes, do not
indicate a landslide to either side.
The gains, especially in the smaller
towns, are on the side of the "drys.'
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
GENERAL STATE
NEWS OF IDAHO
Items That Are Likely to Preve II
interest 70 Our Resdmy.
a Brief Review Of tho News Of the
Past Week Presented In Snaps -
Appeal to AII--orowth and De-
vsIopmens. Mining, commsrcisI
and Farm.

Washington The case Of the Boise
Artesisn Hot & Cold Water company
vs.. Boise city, Idaho. involving the
right of that city to compel the water
company to pay license fee of $500
per month for the use Of the city
streets. has been decided by the Su-
preme court Of the United States fav-
orably 10 the city.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Kansas CITY is Republican.

Kansas City, Kan, April 7.-Incom-
plete returns at midnight indicated the
election of W. S. Guger, Republican,
as mayor of Kansas City by about a
majority of about 500. In Kansas
City, Mo-, the proposition to extend
the city limits carried.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
EXTEND "pRy" TERRITORY.

Anti-Saloon League Makes "A' NOV
Gain in Eastern States.
Denver, April T. The anti.saioo ~
forces were generally victorious =,
throughout the state at the munlc,ps'
elections yesterday. OF the 20 towns DE-
from which returns had been receissa
at midnight IS voted to become oly'
while seven towns voted to license Sa-
looms. -+;..
In most cases the contending parties
were designated by local names anu y,
but few instances were the issues
fought out on Republican and Demo
cratic lines.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
Little Rock Stays Wet.

Little Rock, Ark, April 7.-Prohi-
bition was overwhelmingly defeated
yesterday in the municipal election. in
which Mayor Duley was reelected by
a majority of 1,941 votes.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15

Vollmer The Boulevard, Vollmer's
most pretentious thoroughfare, has
been extended 900 feet west to connect
with the county road. The extension
will be brought TO grade and afford a
connection with an important road. A
new county road has also been thrown
open which connects Vollmer with
wide scope OF country adjoining the
town on the south.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
TRINIDAD BARS CASTRO.
British Government Will Not Allow
Ex-Dictator to Land.

Port of Spain. Trinidad, April T.
AT the urgent request of the State de-
partment at Washington, communicate
ed to the foreign Office at London, the
British government has decided not to
allow Cipriano Castro, former presi-
dent of Venezuela. to land at Trinidad
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15

Occur d'Alene-Word has been re-
ceived from Washington that Secre-
tary of the Interior Ballinger has
granted the request of the Idaho dele
cation in congress to reconsider the
permit granted to the Washington
Water Power company to overflow
about 23, 600 acres of Indian lands lying
adjacent TO Lake Chatcolet.
This easement was granted for the
sum of $l.z5 an acre. The settlers in
that section claim that the land is fine
meadow land If not overlooked and
we'll worth from $25 to $50 an acre.
Objection is also made TO the govern
ment concession for the reason that the
raising of the waters of the lake, in
tended to be secured in this way, will
result in the overflow of many acres of
meadow land belonging to ranchers,
resulting in great damage to them.
The Washington Water Power COM
pany seeks to raise its dam at Post
Falls on the Spokane river, which is
the outlet of Occur d'Alene lake, about
four feet above its present level for
the purpose of storing water at flood
tide.
Much litigation has already resulted
between ranchers and the company and
considerable bad feeling has resulted.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-04-15
WIND STORM IN
VALLEY STATES
Sweeps Up Mississippi and Ohio and
Across Lake States.

Wind Carries Down Wires, Takes Off
Roofs From Houses and Uproots
and Destroys Crops-Many Peo-
pie Are Reported Killed and Hurt
in Wrecked Buildings.