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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-08-03
fasteners Build Homes.

White Salmon.-Frank Mann, OF
Lawrie & Mann, New York City, has
arrived with his family and will be-
gin immediate construction of a fine
house on his 30-acre tract three miles
up the valley. Mr.. Mann has heavy
investments in Central Oregon, but
will make the White Salmon Valley
his permanent home. He is delight
ed with the natural beauty of this
section and its advantages. Mr.. and
Mrs. Kuhne have also arrived from
New York City, and will put up
$4,000 concrete house five miles up
the valley.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-08-03

Spokane.-Scientifc investigations
conducted for the federal government
by John Freeman Bovard, professor
in biology at the University of Ore
gon, and DR.. George Irving KEN
merer. professor in chemistry at the
University OF New Mexico, have dis,
closed the fact that Lake Pend
Oreille, in northern Idaho, is the
deepest body OF water in the Spok-
ane country. The work thus far
indicates that the lake has a much
greater depth than 1000 feet in the
center. Other lakes range from DO
to 200 feet
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-08-03

Charleston, Wash.-The Lewiston
Concord Bridge company is enioyina
increased traffic. due to the beginning
of the hauling of the new whea3
from the upper Asotin and Aanatone
country to mills and elevators al
Lewiston. ~
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-08-03

Lewiston.-Nine cars of hogs and
cattle, five of which went to SpoE.
ane and four to Tacoma, were shin.
ped by Fred King, buyer for Mltcbem
Brothers, Spokane. The cattle brought
) cents on the hoof and the boes
$500 per hundred, an increase of 60
cents per hundred on hogs in the
last 10 days.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-08-03

Salmon City.-Crops are bet,o.
this season than ever before In ,tr
history of Lemhi county. THE Ie
especially true Of hay. Rancbmds
are In town every day on the loo1,
out for workers.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-08-03

Salmon City.-The Latest Out mine
at Gilmore shipped % cars of ore
one day this week, estimated to net
better than $1,000 per car. This
camp is displaying remarkable actiy.
lty and has a payroll of over $2OOOO
monthly. Besides the regularly quar-.
terly dividend the Pittsburg-Idaho is
declaring a special monthly dividend
Three companies, the Latest Out. the
Pittsburg-Idaho and the Allie are now
making regular shipments from the
camp.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
UNABLE To FINANCE
INDEPENDENT LIVE
Alleged Opposition of Rail
roads Prevents Organiza-
ton of Steamship Co.
Continued from Page One.)

der way for changes in The sherman la W, s.
SAID Mr.. Cummins, the first for mitt-
CATION Of the provisions OF the law: the
other towards amendments and supple
mentary acts that viii make Il a more
eincient instrument for the preservation
OF competition"
lie expressed his sympathy with the
latter. adding that The TWO plans have
little in common
The effect Of law prohibiting di-
rectors al steel and coal companies from
sitting in the directorates OF railroads
was briefly discussed during the hear
Ing. Senator Townsend OF Michigan dc
clarcd he favored such an act, but he
believed the one offered to the commit
tee would permit Of the same end being
accomplished through dummy directors.
Samuel Gntermcycr Of New York.
whose plan for trust legislation was out
lined In a report 10 the National civic
federation last week. Will he heard by
the committee tomorrow. His plan in
Cludes the appointment OF commission
similar 10 the interstate commerce COM
mission To deal with corporations with
capital OF more than $1,000 600. doing
business in more than one state.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
Prominent Men Attend.

During The Kansas City conclave such
men As Champ Clark speaker OF tho
house OF representatives; Secretary of
The Interior Fisher, and many senators
and governors, delivered addresses and
participated In the discussions
lie organization has for it's prime pur
pose The discussion of questions dealing
with the commercial and Industrial de-
Vclopment OF the Transmississippi west,
with view 10 securing national legis- :
la,ion therefor The new monetary sys-
tenn, the rivers and harbors appropria =
ton, the parcels post law. fire prcyen-
ton. reorganization OF stale cunscrva :
lion commissions and government aid
Tor the construction of good roads were
among the questions acted upon during
the Kansas city convention
! am more than glad TO learn that
we have secured the 1912 conventions -
said Governor Spry last night to Trib-
une reported But few people be-
Gin 10 realize the Importance of tho oc-
cason TO this city and state. 1t means
one Of The biggest and most Significant
conventions OF the country Presidents
and cabinet members, the foremost
hnanciers and business men Of the ma
tion and prominent public men are near
lv always in attendance. The orgsrOza-
ton is devoted To western interests ano
development, IL secures or cndeaVorS to
secure national legislation on important
questions and will always be the leading
factor In the advance OF the west"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
CONGRESS ENDS
AFTER CHOOSING
SALT LAKE CIT 7

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Nov. l1--After
selecting Salt Lake City as the meeting
place for 1872 and Kansas city. Mo. az
official headquarters, the twcntN-sccond
annual session of the Trans Mississippi
Commercial congress adjourned this al
tcrnoon.
Although the date for holding the next
meeting was not definitely decided upon.
II was tentatively agreed To convene dur
ing the last week OF August. The official
headquarters were located for only one
year T.. ] Barker OF this city was elect :
cd secretary TO succeed Arthur L. Francis
of Cripple Creek. Colo, after which Mr..
Francis was elected as honorary member
OF the congress FOR life, George g. tIar-
rison, banker Of this city was elected
treasurer.
resolution was adopted recommend =
Ing that the congress meet at a Pacific
coast city in 1915, the year of the Pan
anna Pacific exposition. San Francisco
and Seattle arc rival aspirants for the
meeting at that time.
Consideration OF the report OF the com
nittec on resolutions occupied most Of
TO-DAY sessions. The report was adopted
practically as submitted
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
OFFER THEMSELVES
At MARRIAGE ALTAR
Bachelors Association of Oat-
man, Ariz., Willing to Marry
$50 Santa Monica Widows.

SANTA MONICA. CAL Nov. i7.-Con-
stituting what is said 10 be the largest
matrimonial offer In history. the mem
bers OF the Ostman Bachelors assocla-
tlon of Oatman. Arz. have proposed to
25O widows OF Santa Monica.
The offer is official. having come In
the form OF letter To Chief Of Police
BaTeto, signed by sixteen directors OF
the Bachelors association After stat
ing that newspaper account OF the po-
itical power by the widows or Santa
Monica since their recent cnfranchise-
ment had reached Oatman. The letter con .
Times:
we have an equal number OF bache -
Iors here. ranging in Hg" from 20 To 81
years. We also have a bachelors sssu-
citation. II YOU could lind IL convenient
To communicate with some OF those fair
widows and notify them OF our inten =
uons. should they intend To get married.
We are convinced they would have no
trouble in getting husbands"
Then follows a long list OF tho bach
elors' names and descriptions. such aa
Andy Porter. % years old. six feet one
inch tall and go pounds heavy"
The letter concludes.
These names arc only Il small margin
compared with the great number OF
bachelors employed at the Tom Reed
INNING, camp, We would suggest that
YOU try TO find us life partners"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
MARTIAL LAW UNDER
GENERAL HOMER LEA
British Journalist Outlines
Programme of Chinese Reb-
els for Short Time.

LONDON. Nov. 1s.--Archibald Ross
Coluuhoun. well known as journalist
and explorer. in an article in the Daily
Graphic today which processes TO OUT
line the programme OF The Chinese rebels
on the authority OF leaders or the rebel
lion. says tho revolutionary committee
has summoned DR.. sun Yat Sen. one OF
the instieators OF the revolt, and that
he shortly viii arrive in Shanghai 10
take up the direction OF affairs. The in
tenton. according 10 the article Is TO
Institute a military government under the
direction OF an American, General Homer
Lea. There Will be q period OF three
years or less OF martial law. during
which administrative reforms will be un-
de ertaken. this to be followed by another
period OF three years during which the
military government will be assisted by
certain elected bodies
AZ the expiration OF this time. Il is eN
pected the country win be prepared for
constitution. republican government
with a president and two elective cham
bers.
Mr.. Coquhoun says ii Is believed Dr.
Sun viii be the first president.
LONDON Nov IA news dispatch
from Tien' Tsln China says British,
French and Russian troops made demon
strat lions there today by paradlng sep
arately In the streets.
LONDON. Nov lS.-The Daily Tele-
graphs correspondent says hostilities
have commenced at Nanking
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18

decide. In such a case the early part
OF September would probably bc selected
a the most advantageous. The features
Of the entertainment programme would
include the trip TO Garfield and Bing-
ham. sightseeing tour of TN" city. taber-
nacle organ recital trip over the Lucin
cut -off and n banquet at the Commercial
club. The convention viii last one week.
during which time every effort would be
made 10 give the visitors a splendid idea
OF what Salt Lake and Utah have TO
offer"
During the Kansas CITY convention.
r. W. Young delivered a culogy on the
life OF the late John Henry Smith. who
was formerly president OF the. congress.
Mr. Youne's address was one Of the lca-
lures OF the Conclave.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
SUFFRAGETTES START
WAR ON PARLIAMENT

LONDON, Nov. 17,-Fortv suffraCoties
interviewed Premier Asquith in Downing
street TODAY. and attempted by threats
OF renewal Of hostlities TO Obtain a
pledge thal the government would I'm
dertakc al the next session Of parIia
inent to pass bill giving equal suffrage
Mr: Asquith told the women that he
stood. as always, against woman sur
irage, because he thought IL wouId not
be for the good OF the state. He added
'hat the women. nevertheless had a
remedy IN their own hands.
IN" government would leave The hO,u;o
of commons Tree 10 amend the proposed
manhood franchise bill so as to- extend
lHc lFAn'hSc l" women If the latter
were able TO persuade a ma aioritv of
parliament 10 adopt their cause
In a subsequent meeting tho suffra -
Eettes declared war on tho government
They propose to inausurste n war of
demonstration IN Parliament square No
Vcmber -. and the militant members
promise That women VIII he there i'm
thousands TO fight for their rights
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
BRITISH GOVERNMENT
INTERESTED IN CASE

TACOMA. Wash. Nov l7.lt was re-
ported here today The British govern
neni had made representations To the
Washington state administration al
pimNpla in connection with the deaths
~ British subjects who expired while
Undor The treatment OF Or. Linda r.
Hazard. the fast cure physician OF
Seattle. Mr. hgaSsiz. British vice con
sal here. WAS asked for confirmation OF
The report, bui declared he had nothing
20 say.
Governor llny recently received an Of
flcinl communication from Embassador
Bryce. acting on Instructions from Sir
Edward Grey. British foreign secretary.
which dealt chiefly with tic case of
Claire Williamson. an Englsh woman.
whose death caused Mrs Hazards ar
rest on charge Of murder in the first
degree. and also referred 10 the deaths
OF John ivin F1uX. an Enclishman. and
Stanley Wakclm. VIII" came to Puget
sound from New Zcalsnd, Wakclin shot
himself after a course Of treatment with
pr. Hazard
II is understood tbc stasc authorities
assured Erlha>sidor Bryce that every
Thing possible Is bcins done in the VIII
Hanson case.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
Brings Many Delegates.

said:
The convention will bring here abuui
200 leading mon Of the country, repre-
SentlnG the commercial and industria
interests OF every corner OF the country
These delegates will bring money here
They viii learn Of Salt Lakes attrac-
tions and Utah's splendid resources and
natural advantages. Reduced rates will
mean an influx OF eNcursjunists The on
portuniiy for effective publicity and cN-
ploitatioD work Will he unprecedented
Among other important questions that
VIII probably COMB before the convention
Is that pertaining to-the establishment of
lranRcontlncntal automobile highway
which is OF vital Importance to Salt Lake
and Utah. Ii is proposed to secure gov
crnnontal aid for the construction of t1c
highway and this will be an Important
feature Of tho conventions discussion
Jhc date of the convention may prob
dhlN he lcIl for The Commercial CHM 10
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
SALT LAKE GETS BIG
CONGRESS NEXT YEAR
TanSmiSSiSSippi Commercial
Gathering IS to Be Held
in This City.
Continued from Page Onc.)

bered. President JOY IL. johnson also
signed these messages
With This backing the Utah represcn-
laINcs al the congress presented their
arguments at the final session. and Sc
attle and DcS MoineS went down before
the storm Of sentiment in favor OF Salt
Lake.
The 1ransmssissippi Commercial con
sross was the second OF the big con-
crosses 10 be organized. following closely
upon the heels OF the American lrriga-
Ion congress. TO which il ranks equal
In Importance and achievements. Its
conventions bring between 900 and 100
delegates together. including the leading
commercial and industrial men OF all the
states between The Mississippi river and
the Pacific coast, and also the foremost
men In lho nmbliC eve OF The nation.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
HELD OUT FIVE CENTS
ON EACH SHARE SOLD
How the Scheftels Company
Disposed of Stock for a
College Professor.

NEW YORK, Nov. I7.-Georee W
Stone Of Lansing Mich, state department
commander Of the G. \. r.. furnished the
principal testimony today in the trial oi
George Graham Rice. y II. Scheftcis and
others Tor alleged misuse OF the mails.
Mr. Stone identified corresponds
passing between himself and the defend
ants lie was followed by George w.
Storck the governments expert account :
ant. who read letter from Mr. Stone
ordoring the firm 10 purchase 500 shares
of Kawhide Coalition. and "A letter from
Schcftcls x Co.. written In reply, say
ing the stock had been bought and ask
Ing stone To remit SCI Mr.. Storck add :
cd that although nc had searched the
books OF the defendants he could find no
trace a. their purchase OF stock for Mr..
stone
Suock admitted that on the day Mr.
stone wro;c the books showed they had
paid for 1000 shares OF Rawhide Coali-
tion, but there WAS no record 10 show
ihat the stock had been received.
correspondence passing between the de-
tcudauts and Professor III. ,. Sayre OF
the University OF Alabama and book en-
tiics were introduced to show that the
ilrn had not carried out Mr.. Sayre's
buying and selling orders. In one IN
stance however according To The CORE
spondcnce submitted. the firm had sold
for him loo shares OF stock ordered sold
"a the best price obtainaole" for -
cents share, notifying him that the
stock had been sold for 50 GEMS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
CHAIRMAN STANLEY
CONFERS WITH TAFT

WASHINGTON. NOV. 17.-Chairman
Stsn'ev ~ the house steel trust invcsti-
eating committee had conference today
with President Taft. after which ne
made statement regarding former
resident EooscVcl,'s editorial I'm the out =
look On III" governments prosecution OF
tho United States Steel corporation
II doubt that any one lnan." said Mr..
Stanley. VIII make up The mind of the
American people gs 10 the good or nVil
OF the steel corporation i believe there
arc great many facts in tho case which
Nh. Roosevelt does not know OF. ] doubt
that Henry &. Frick and Ebert II, Gary
made Mr.. Roosevelt their father con-
fessor with perfect cJudor."
Nh. Stanley said the sherman anti
trust law was competent statute, but
he believed II could he improved by sup
Elementary legislation. lic indicated that
his conference with the president related
To that subject
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
END OF EXISTENCE
FOR THE SYNDlCATES

MEXICO CITY. Nov 17,-Al conces-
sions granted during the DIaz regime
for the development OF all lands will be
rendered practically valuelcss il congress
passes bill introduced To tax these
lands along the same lines as properties
now arc taxed
The concessions now held by Lord
Cowdray and his associates do not pro-
vide for the payment OF any considerable
tax. but enable them TO prevent others
from developing the properties.
The author OF the bill Jose baZano
frankly declared In the house thai his
measure was intended to destroy the
power OF the Pearson syndicate and the
Standard oil company.
"Tf we do not do this now" said La
zano. "the time will come when Chapul-
tcpec castle and the ancient palace Of
tho vlccroys will he ruled from Wall
street"
The bill also provides for an export
tax on petroleum..
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
FOUR PERSONS FROZEN
TO DEATH IN BLIZZARD

KAMLOOPS. 3 C., Nov. Flour per-
sons were frozen 10 death in the blizzard
last week In the mountains fifteen miles
from kamlocps. The dead:
JOHN kEEFER. = ranChcT.
JAMES y. TRENSON. kcefer's broth her
in-law
LIZZIE KEEFER. aged H.
MAY kEEFER. aged IT..
They were returning home from KAN
loops when ovcrtaken By the storm and
apparently lost their Nav.
The first intimation OF their fate came
through the discovery by Joseph Frolic
of the bodies Of Eeefer Trenson and the
Younger child which have been brought 10
hamioopS. The body Of Elizabeth has
not been found.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
BLIZZARD RAGING
ON THE GREAT LAKES

DETROIT. Nov. i7.-Almost a score or
danaged vessels In places of refuge, a
number OF deserted bargcs left TO the
mercy n tn" elements several costly
NeSsels aground. many sailors cared for
~ hlc-savinS stations and the prospects
that tho lifc-ssvcrs must battle Through
cut tho night 10 prevent tho loss Of lives
such r. already the partial toll ri a
fierce gale and blizzard that RACED on
lakes Huron aud Michigan ana across
The straits Of MaclSinaw today and to-
night.
Alpena was practically isolated FOR
hours. Mackinaw City. Sault Ste. Marie.
Mich. Cadillac and uciehborIug citiss
were in the path or the storm. PasseD-
ger and freight trains have been tied MP
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
TURKS RESIST THE
ITALIAN ADVANCE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE Turkish
and Arab forces appear 10 be reuniting
at Ainzara FOR the resistance OF the ItaI-
ian advance, according to cable advices
from Trlpol 20 the Italian embassy here.
To rcpulse the continued attacks of
Turks and Arabs ON the ports of Dcrna
and Tobruk. more troops have been land =
ed 10 reinforce the Italians now hold =
ing them. n few shots were fred al
those places Wedne sdaN.
The dispatch from Tripoli dated No
yembcr 10, SAYS the weather continues
very bad. There was some cannonadinG
on the part or the Turks on the Italian
eastern front Wednesday The health
OF The llalLan lroops is good.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
Against Parcels Post.

The resolution declaring that the con-
cress was against the parcels post. which
was adopted, provoked acrimonious dis
cussion.
Martin Egan editor Of the Manila
Times. who had signed . minority re
port, said that the discussion on the reso-
luton in committee had been one sided
and that persons opposed to il were not
given proper opportunity to submit their
arguments
am opposed to snap Judgment on this
point: he said. 1T is beneath the dig
nifty Of this congress TO treat such an
important ma tier In this manner"
George j. kindel OF Denver said eX-
press companies had assumed the func-
Ioms OF the SoNcrnWcnt postal service.
These companies are back or this op-
position TO the parcels post. and I can
not understand the attitude of the dele
satcS hcTc who arc supporting thom.'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
Currency Plan.

The congress did not openly indorse the
plan Of the national monetary commits.
sion 10 change the currency and bank.
ING system, but the resolution stated
that the plan may be a step in Inc rirbi
direction
II WAS recommended that the plan bo
given careful! and conservative con slider
allon as THE monetary system OF tho
United States is inadequate for the needs
Of the country"
Atter the congress adjourned the exc
CutlNe. committee met and appointed the
following congressional committee.
Fred w. Fleming. Kansas CITY: Cover
nor John Burke, North Dakota: Colonel
~, u l.oveland, San Francisco: Governor
1otln r; Sha,roth. Colorado, Robert Hun =
ter of Iowa, j., Bradford Prince OF Nov
Mexico and Colonel Ike +. Pryor OF
John J.. Powell Of Wichita was chosen
,nalrman OF the executive committee and
Major r. w. Young of Salt Lake vice
chairman. ~ VIZ
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
EXPRESS MESSENGER
KILLED; CAR LOOTED

SCRANTON. Pa, Nov, 17.-Express
Nosr"hEet irving q. BarScr was killed
and the safe in his car on Tho DoIaw.rc
LaCkawanna Western road looted oi
a sum said 10 be from $500 10 s9ooo tn.
n!enl. hdiger was seen by train hands
AT work IN his car as the train stoupcd
"A minute AT Taylor. Four minutes later.
when 1t arrived at Scranton. Barger' 5
body was found lying on tho floor OF the
car WIN his head battered i'm ana a bull
let in bis brain.
Al : clock This morning tho police
claimed TO know tho assallant of Baryoi
and sad they would have him in GUS
tOdy within an hour
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
CHARGES TO BE HEARD
BY NATIONAL GRANGE

COLUMBUS, o.. Nov IT.-Insurgcncy
Won Its FIRST battle i'm the National
Grange tonight when Master c. E. KeC-
ley OF Washington slate succeeded ga hav-
ing the grange accede 60 his demands to
nave the charges made against him bV
>. j. EiH heard by the entire BODY in
stead OF by the committee 10 which the
matter was referred and which Kccley
charged was packed The hearing was
set for tomorrow.
The charges were read into The min
utos or tho grange and kcglov was called
before a committee for trial this after
noon, but refused 10 go, demanding an
orcn hearing
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-18
BITTER CAMPAIGN
AGAINST SHUSTER

ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. l7,-Accus-
inc w. Morgan Shustcr the American
who Is supervisor OF finance Of the Per-
sian government OF intriguing against
Russia and overriding the authority of
the government a. Tehersn. an inspired
press has begun n bitter campaign
against him.
The semi official Novoe Nrcmya SAYS
that when Russia s troops have entered
Persia the expulsion Of Nr. Shustcr
must he demanded. 1, adds that "the
expedition is directed principally against
The American adventureT. Shuster.
Troops have been dispatched To Pcrsia
10 be concentrated at Kasbin, l00 miles
northwest OF The capital