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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
Mott Re-eIected Mayor.

Oakland, Cal.-Frank K. Mott was
reelected mayor of Oakland over
Thomas Booth, Socialist, by vote of
l1,S06 to 1852. The total vote was
%, 023, the largest in the history of
Oakland, and about 1000 larger than
the vote at the primaries two weeks
ago. With one exception the entire
administration ticket was elected, con-
sisting of an auditor, four commits
sioners and six school directors, under
the new commission form of govern
ment Harry Anderson, anti-admin-
istration, was elected commissioner.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
Dates MAY Be CHANGED

Washington-A change of the date
Oh the inauguration of the president is
assured OF ratification by the 62d con-
gress, and it is not improbable similar
action will be taken to change the
GATE of holding national elections.
The proposal changes the date of the
inauguration from March to the last
thursday in April. The date of hold
ing national elections would be chang
ed from the first Tuesday in Novem-
Der to the first Tuesday in April pre-
ceding the expiration of the terms of
the president and congressman.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
Rain extinguIshes Elras

81 Paul. May 10.-Reports from
those sections of the Northwest where
forest fires have been burning for sew
erai Gays and threatening towns and
much valuable property, say the dan
ger IS mostly over. Heavy rains
throughout the Canadian Northwest
fires out. rN' ''e
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18

Out No Arms or AmmunItio Allowed
to Cross Bordar.

y 49, - "-''''''~-''se'-<F wv -
to Gross Border.
Washington, May s1s. Legitimate
commerce between the United States
and the border towns Of Mexico. now
held by the insurrectos. will not be in
terfered with by the United States.
The problem Of international law
arising from the border situation was
discussed by the cabinet today, and
the general policy was laid down that
there would be no interruption Of
trade which did not violate the neu-
trality Of the United States.
Administration officials decline to
discuss hypothetical questions relating
TO the expectation Of arms and am
munition. While there will be free
dom of ordinary commerce, it was
clear it will be the policy to examine
every shipment. to see that 1t does not
offend the neutral position of this
The State department issued an Off
ia. statement outlining the policy,
but saying this governments course
,ad no bearing on the question Of the
recognition of the delinquency Of the
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
Attacks Reciprocity.

Washington, May 10. ~ Vehement
assaults on the Canadian reciprocity
bill marked today's hearing by the
senate finance committee. Farmers
from border states. fishermen from
Gloucester, Mass, manufacturers of
wire cloth for papermaking and man.
utacturers Of book. wrapping and news
print paper poured forth their pro
tests. Probably the greatest outburst
occurred when Ex-Governor Strange.
OF Wisconsin, introduced AS represent
ing wrapping paper manufacturers of
Wisconsin, addressed the committee.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
Colonel Higginson Die.

Cambridge, Mass, May 10.-Col-
onel Thomas Wentworth Higginson.
historian and author, minister and sol.
der, and one of the last of the famous
scholars and abolitionists of half
century ago. died here tonight aged 81
years. Colonel Higginson had been
Ill 10 days. A general breakdown due
10 ola age was apparent, but he was
not considered seriously i'll until TODAY
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
DIAz STILL ON JOB.
But Willing to Word Resignation as
Madero Asks.

Mexico City. May 13. - General
Diaz will not leave the presidency
while the country Is in its present
state Of unrest. He stands ready to
state In more explicit terms than
those contained in his recent manifes-
to, II necessary, his attitude with ref
erence to his retirement. He has de-
manded to know from his opponents
the terms In which they expect him to
announce his willingness TO resign and
is waiting a reply from them.
The presidents declaration last
Sunday was made in good faith and
with the desire TO serve the interests
Of his country. There was no subtcr-
fuge in his declaration. He meant
what he said-that he would lay down
the reins Of government when he could
do so without danger of anarchy or
chaos following his action.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
PORTLAND MARKETS.

Wheat - Track prices; Bluestcm
93eL94; club. e6c; red Russian, Soc
valley. STE; 40-fold, SIC.
Barley Choice feed, $2sM2s.b 80.
hillstuffs - Bran. s24. 50p25 pen
ton; middlings. s3l; shorts, s25. 5om
26; rolled hurley. s2e. 50m30. 80.
Corn-W Whole. $50; cracked. $50 ton.
Osts--No. l white. s29. 80 per ton.
Hay-Timothy, Eastern Oregon.
No. l. .50m22. SO; light mixed.
tl9M2c; heavy mixed. SIT. 5emls. so .
alfalfa. sismi5; clover, $4,000
1850; grain hay, s13. 50Ml4.5O.
Fresh Frrit-Strawberries. Florin,
S2m2.5o per crate; gooseberries. lac
pound apples, fancy, s2m2. so /:
choice. $i@l.50; common. 76emsi
per bcx.
Vegetables -Asparagus, 81 per box
tlmi.50 per dozen; lettuce, soc dozen
dollhouse lettuce. si50612 per box
rsdishes, l5c dozen; rhubarb, 2a2sc
per pound; carrots, sl.25ml. so per
sack; parsnips. sl.25mi. SO: turnips.
sl.26nl so; beets. $l.50.
Potatoes - Oregon and Eastern.
$3.50 per hundred; new potatoes. 76d
Sc pound.
Onions Australian, SO. 750o4 per
hundred; Bermuda. s2m2.25 Der
crate.
Poultry Hens. isc; broilers. zoe;
turkeys, zoe; ducks, 22m27c; geese.
nominal; dressed turkeys, choice. 25c.
Eggs-Oregon ranch, candled. 20
W2le per DOZEN; case count, 19se.
Butter-City creamery extra. | and
2-pound prints. In boxes. 24c per
pound; less than box lots. cartons and
delivery extra.
Pork-Fancy. 9tell0c per pound
veal--Fsncy, sh6fi0c per pound.
Hops - 1910 crop, nominal: 1909
crop. l5c: 1911 contracts. goa 20sc.
Wooi-Esstern Oregon. nominal. 10 |
9l4e per pound; valley, i2Gi5e; mo-
hair. choice. 37ac.
Pelts-Dry. Sc: sailed. country
pelts. 65cetl lamb pelts. 25c.
Hidcs-Salted hides. 7ie per pound
ssited calf. i3e; sslted kip. 7sc; salt
Sd stays, bic: green hides, lie less:
dry hides. lie; dry calf. i7@1se; dry
stags. 1i@l2c.
Casears Bark Per pound, SC.
Cattle - Prime grain-fed steers
IS. 7bm7.25; prime hay-fed steers
F6.86ef7; choice steers, So. 506r6. IS.
good. ssef6.5o: fair s5.75G6; com.
mon IS. 50M5.76; prime cows. $3.50
as rs; good, x5Gt5.25; fair, SAFE
G6; poor. 81. 5Oms.75: choice heif-
srs. IS 5oeg5.75; choice bulls, s4.75
d6; good. ss.25G4.75; choice light
.alvcs, s7.50@s; good. s7.5on7. "a: Ii
air, S7M7.75; choice heavy calves
'5-50M6; good. s5H5.5O: choice
tags, f5.25et6. rs; good, s4d4.5O.
Hogs - Choice. s7M7.l0; good.
.. 5o0?; choice heavy, SO. Soar:
'ood. $Cd6.50: common. s5m6
took, $7.50m7.75.
Sheep-Grain-fed wethers. heavy II
A. SOFAS; choice yearlings wethers.
'rain-fed, s5n5. so; old wethcrs.
4.5o; good TO choice shorn wethers.
4. Z5d4. so; choice ewes, Qrain-fed. ,
{. 5014.75; fair, s3.75m4; good ,
born ewes, s5.50M5. 70; choice wool |
lmbs, granted, s5.50m5. rs; good. I
b-25dD5. so; choice shorn lambs.
rain-fed, $5-25m5.40; good, s5a q
rs; fair to good lambs, grain fed :
l. 7s0b. Is; culls, s2.50@3.5O. Is
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18

Mexico City, May General Por-
firio Diaz tonight issued manifesto
to the peope of Mexico declaring his
intention of resigning the presidency
as soon as peace is restored. In this
manner the president has virtually ac-
ceded to the demands of Francisco I
Madero that he make announcement of
such intention.
AS to when peace is actually re-
stored, General Diaz reserves the
right to be the judge. In the words
of the manifesto, it will be "when.
according to the dictates of my con-
science, am sure that my resignation
will not be followed by anarchy"
The president said his determination
not to relinquish the presidency at
this time was not due to vanity or love
OF power, because, as he pointed out,
power at this time had no attraction.
accompanied as it is by tremendous
responsibilities and worry. He said
he was prompted solely by desire to
conserve the best interests of his
country.
The president made it clear he does
not propose to abandon the presidency
While his country is at war and that
ne would not do so at any time under
compulsion. President Diaz' mani
festo will be made public tomorrow
morning, but it will not be sent Off
cIally to Judge Carbajal for formal
transmission to DR.. Vasquez Gomez.
The promise of the president is
made to the people of Mexico and its
receipt by the revolutionist swill be in
cidental- That it will be sent to
them Immediately, however, by pri-
vate individuals and regarded as en-
tirely satisfactory by them is taken
for granted
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18

Philadelphia Driven to despair
over the efforts Of fellow workmen 10
force him to join a union. Ernest Heb
ling. an employee Of the Baldwin Loco
motive works. shot and killed himself.
In letter TO his wife he said: II
can no longer endure the efforts OF my
fellow workmen 10 force me into Join
ing the union. ! do not believe in un-
ionism, and they are making my life
80 miserable that ! cannot bear il any
longer. So goodbye
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18

London. May is.-The festival Of
Empire. a combination Of an indus.
trial exhibition with pageantry illus
trative Of the striking periods and ep-
isodes in the history Of the different
parts Of the British empire. was open
ed ut Crystal Palace today by King
George and Queen Mary. IL was the
frst public ceremony OF their maies-
ties since the court mourning for King
Edward ended. and the first Of long
series Of functions which promise to
make the coronation season memora-
Bile.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18

London-In an interview here one
OF the leaders of the British expedi,
ton which has been making excaya-
lions at Jerusalem, emphatically de-
MED charges of theft of ancient treas
ures. "All the relics we found" he
said, have been left in the hands of
the Turkish government. One result
Oh the excavations, he said, was the
discovery of absolute proof that the
ancient City of David was not on
Mount Sinai but on Mount Orphel. He
said the work had been carried on
with the consent of the government.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
sauadron Begins cruise.

Washington, May ll.--Bound on a
foreign cruise of international cour-
tesy, the second division of the Allan
tic heet sailed today for the Baltic
Sea. The battleships Minnesota. Yer
mont and Massachusetts steamed from
Hampton Roads, while the South Car
DINA. the fourth member of the d.
vision, sailed from New York. The
intinerary for the division includes
stops at Copenhagen, Stockholm, Ra-
val and kiel.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
Stone Urges Intervention.

Washington, May 1.-THE danger
to American lives on the border as a
result Of the revolution in Mexico was
the subject of sharp controversy in
the senate today. The killing of sew
erai citizens in FL Paso as the result
OF yesterdays battle in Juarez was
the Immediate provocation. Stone
again argued the use of United States
troops to protect Americans and,
changing his attitude towards the
presidents course. charged him with
playing game of bluff in sending the
army TO the front.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18

Following is a resume of exciting
developments in the Mexican situa-
ton, given in their proper sequence ::
Madero announces that in defer
ence to United tSates, he will give
up plan to attack Juarez, take his
troops from the neighborhood of
the International boundary and
start south with cry, "On to Mexico
City"
Rebels apparently change plans
and prepare to make midnight at
tack on Juarez.
When rebel guns are trained on
Juarez and attack is about to begin,
the news of Diaz' announcement
reaches insurrecto leaders and both
attack on Juarez and expedition to
south are halted. Peace is thought
near at hand.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
People Flee From Fires

Winnipeg, Man.-Forest fires are
threatening settlements along Bic
River, north of Saskatchewan.
special train has brought all persons
living in the danger zone to safety
AT Clearwater Bay, Is miles from
kenora, Ont, on the Lake of the
Woods, bush fires have been raging for
the last two days. There is no settle
ment there. Fire rangers report the
country dry and small fires along the
railway right of way at many points
may spread to dangerous proportions.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
% Rebels Slain in Battle

Puebla, Mex. - TWENTY-FIVE rehels
were killed and IL wounded Monday
at San Nicholas de Los Ranches. when
party of 70 revolutionists was at
lacked by a detachment of rurales.
Inc federal loss was FIVE killed and
,nree wounded, according to reports.
Although many rebels are raiding ba-
clendas not far from here and attack
ing the smaller towns, almost always
abandoning them after taking fresh
supplies and what money Is available
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
Coal Land indictments ouaahsd.

Washington, May 10. - The tieht
over probably the richest coal lands in
the world was transferred today 10
the Supreme court Of the United
States, when the government docksted
an appeal from the order OF the fed
eral court Of Washington qusshing the
so-called Stacey group" indictment.
Judge Hanford quashed the indictment
ON the ground that, under his inter-
probation of the laws of Alaska, the
indictment had not stated an offense.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
Train Runs Ihrourh Eire

Walker, MINI. = Dangerous forest
lires are raging north of here on the
Minnesota & International railroad.
AT Spur, the st. Paul train was forced
to run through the flames which are
being swept northwest by a strong
WIND. Settlers are well protected, as
Of men are out back-firinp.
thousands OF dollars worth of proper
ty is being destroyed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
TroubIe 1hreatsnlne rurkex-

Constantinoole = Popular feeling
against the Turkish government on ac-
count of the Jerusalem incident is so
strong that the ministry may be forced
from office. In the chamber of dep
uties the minister of the interior adj
mitted that the Englishmen alleged
to have profaned the mosque of Omar
in their search for sacred relics be-
meath its foundations operated within
the mosque through the connivance
of its guardians.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
Widows Pension A.ked.

Washington. May i1.-Pensions of
70. 600 year each for Francis Cleve-
land. widow of President Cleveland.
and Mary Lord HARRISON, widow of
President HARRISON, are provided in
bill introduced in the senate TODAY
by Senator Root. The bill was re-
ferred to the committee on pensions.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
OTIS Cleared Of Libel charge.

Los Angeles--Harrison Gray Otis
and Harry Chandler. president and
vice president Of the company which
publishes the Los Angeles Times.
charged with having libeled Andrew
J. Gallagher and other labor leaders
OF San Francisco, were ordered dis
charged to day by Judge Willis, Of the
Superior court.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18

Washington. d. C.-Engineers in
charge Of the Umatilla irrigation pro-
ject report that all field work in con-
nection with the proposed West ex-
tension will be completed by the end
of May. Investigations at various
dam sites indicate that with reason
able economy the structures can be
built providing rights OF way rae not
exhorbitant.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
Astute MarnIot

"You are going to interest yourself,
In this reform enterprise?"
Certainly" replied Senator sor.
ghum.
But thought It was unfavorabls
to your friends"
1T Is. And I'm going 10 ,rta~o..
myself In II far enough to let me Of
fer suggestions that win render 1t i'm.
practical"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
FIERCE BATTLE 10 FOUGHT.
Rebels Control Most OF Juarex, But
Federals Do Not Give Up.

Federals Do Not Give Up.
FL Paso. Tex, May 10.-What wa
perhaps the fiercest battle of the Mex
lean revolution was fought at Juarez
across the Rio Grande.
The rebels claim the town tonight
and actually control the more terri
tory, but the position of the Fedora
forces is extremely we'll fortified.
Tonight both Federals and insurg
ents are resting on their arms ready t.
resume at daybreak.
! At least five persons have beer
killed on the American side-of the line
since the skirmishing began yester.
day, and about Is wounded, while the
loss on the battlefield is variously
estimated at from 80 to so dead or
both sides and about rs to 100 wound
ed. Fifteen of the insurrecto wounded
already have been brought to the
American side, but more are believed
to be lying far within the town.
General Navarro at 7 o'clock agreed
to stop the firing while the insurrecto
wounded were being removed. The
Federals have adequate medical faciI-
tiles and are caring for their wounded
within the town.
All day long the battle ragged, with
the insurrectos swarming through the
streets of Juarez and meeting the
heavy fire of the Federals with equally
vigorous volleys Of musketry.
The rebels are scattered. In battle
formation they probably could storm
the Federal strongholds, as they appar-
emily consist of just six places-the
barracks, the church, the theater, the
schoolhouse, hotel and the custom
house. But the insurrectos suspect
that detachment of nearly 800 Fede-
rails with machine gun is concealed
somewhere in town and they are hest
tating to advance too close for fear of
a rear or flank attack.
The rebels forced the fighting today
in the face of deadly fire from Fed
eral machine guns. They dared not
gather in too great numbers because
the artillerymen of General Navarro
many times demonstrated the accur-
acy OF their range, while they shelled
adobe houses behind which the insur-
rectos had sought protection half
mile from Juarez while skulkinp along
the river front. General Navarro also
is said to have mined most of the
houses in Juarez, and the insurgents
are naturally reluctant to occupy any
of them in force.
Many feats of bravery on the part
OF the insurrectos were plainly visible |
from the American side of the line
and in street figting they more than
held their own.
The sun was hot and late in the dav |
a fire started by the insurrectos filled |
The streets with clouds of suffocating
'moke. Tonight flashes of light from
he ruins gave the rebels an occasional |
new of the church where the Federals |
ire cooped up, and the cracking of |
lilies followed each such glimpse.
Later-f'ire threatens to wipe out
he city of Juarez, and the rebels have
their attack upon the FEEDER
Us, who are still barricaded in
hurches, the custom house and other
The Mexican Northwestern freight
epot, the Mexican Central passenger
epOt and the CITY markat ,,looo -
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18

Washington, May 9.-Farmers from
the Canadian border states, supported
by those from states farther removed
made protest today to the senate fin
ance committee against the Canadian
reciprocity bill. They were preceded
by delegation of manufacturers of
book paper, who likewise objected to
the bill.
One witness today referred to the
potash lands in Idaho.
They have all been withdrawn
from entry, said Hepburn, of that
state.
If they had not been, the trusts
would have them gobbled up long be-
fore this time" flashed Senator La
Toilette.
Hepburn retorted that the govern
ment's course had the same effect as a
trust, to which La Toilette replied
that the farmers did not object to that
kind of a trust.
Ex-Governor N. j. Bachelor. of
New Hampshire, master of the Ma
tional Grange, denounced the bill as
violation of the pledge of the national
platform of 1908 to maintain protec-
tion to the country's industries equal
to the difference in cost of production
at home and abroad.
Are cattle. sheep and hogs, wheat,
oats, butter, eggs and potatoes con-
trolled by trusts?" asked Bachelor
of the Democratic senators, as he re-
ferred to the Democratic platform.
If not, why put them on the free
list, instead of on revenue basis. as
your platform demands?''
bachelder presented tables to show
That articles used by the American
farmer bore an average tariff tax of
from 20 to 30 per cent more than that
paid by the Canadian farmer. He
concluded from this that the American
farmer could not compete with the
Canadian on an equal basis. Robert
eaton master of the Illinois State
irange, and w. N. Giles. secretary
or the New York State Grange. both
warned congress not to discriminate
against the farmers.
You'll hear from us farmers if Won
10, y said Mr.. Eaton.
Lower the tariff equally. IL too
Ugh, " said Mr.. Giles, ''but do not
discriminate against the farmer. We
re going to hold somebody responsible
this bill passes. I"
That will be the president, for he
egotiated the treaty." suggested !
senator Bailey.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18

Later-Fire threatens to wipe out
the city of Juarez, and the rebels have
renewed their attack upon the FEEDER
ais, who are still barricaded in
churches, the custom house and other
buildings.
The Mexican Northwestern freight
depot, the Mexican Central passenger
depot and the city market place are
burning. The whole town of Juarez
seems to be in flames.
Red Cross physicians have returned
from the insurrecto stronghold, having
been informed that the battle would
be renewed. Five physicians of this
city have telegraphed President Taft
asking for an appropriation to estab-
lish Red Cross hospital for the insur-
recto and Federal wounded soldiers.
also to take care of people who have
been hurt by bullets from the other
side of the international border.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18

: Washington. May 1O.-Two resolu
tions for important investigation.
were agreed to by the house of repre-
} sentatives today.
4 A investigation Of the Postoffice
department, proposed by Saunders, of
Virginia, to determine whether politi-
cal influences were operating in the
department, whether the employees are
discharged for political reasons and
covering other features Of postal oper
atoms was authorized by the adoption
of one resolution.
The other, that of Hardwick, of
Georgia, provides for sweeping in
vestigation of the American Sugar
Refining company to determine what
influence it has had or is having on
the prices of sugar or the control of
competition.
Representatives of the farming in
terests of the country appeared today
before the senate finance committee
to oppose the Canadian reciprocity
bill. IL was contended that the agree
ment, unaccompanied by a free-list
measure, was direct blow at the
farmer and without benefit to the con-
sumer. Representative La Toilette
today introduced bills appropriating
$3.50, 900 each for public buildings at
Ellensburg and Wenatchee, Wash.
where the government now has sites.
and the same sum for building and
site at Colfax.
Nine hours of continuous pounding
by the Republican minority of the
house of representatives failed to
make change in the first Democratic
tariff bill-that placing on the free
list agricultural implements, meats
and many other articles.
The bill passed the house by a vote
OF 236 to 100, the Democrats voting
solidly and mastering "a Republicans
with them.
This came after the Democrats had
voted down or ruled out of order more
than 100 amendments and had demon
strated again that the Democratic
majority was compact. and smoothly
working machine for the eactment of
legislation. Mann, the minority lead
err, offered amendment after amend
ment, but those that were not ruled |
out of order were cheerfully voted
down by an almost solid Democratic
vote. An attempt by Mann to recon-
NIT the bill to the committee on ways
and means was tabled.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-18
IDAHO STATE news

Salmon Cjty-The Lemhi Irrigation
& Orchard company is setting out 100
acres in apple trees. This company
owns 5000 acres of fruit land. Three
hundred acres have been set out in
oats.