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The Calumet news., 1912-07-13
June % IuD 6lrs &c

STATE or MICHIGAN.
The Probate Court for the County Of
Houghton
At a session OF said court, held at
the Probate Office Ia the Village OF
uoughton i'm said. county, on the
eSth day of June a. D.. 1912.
Present, Hon. George c. BENTLEY,
Judge of Probate.
I'm the Matter OF the Estate of Louis
1redeau. Deceased.
Jacob Decker, administrator with tha
will annexed having fled IN said court
his petition praying that the time FOR
the presentation OF claims against
said estate be limited and that time
and place be appointed TO receive. ex-
anime and adjust all claims aud de-
mands against said deceased by ana
before said court
1t is ordered. That four months from
this date be allowed for creditors 10
present claims against said estate:
II IS Further Ordered That the
eOth day of October 1912, at ten
o'clock In the forenoon. at said Pro-
bate Office, be and is hereby appoint
90 fer the examination and adjust
ment Of all claims and demands
against said deceased, and that notice
thereof be given by publication once
each week, for three successive weeks
previous 10 said day os hearing, In the
Calumet News a newspaper printed
and circulated i'm said County.
(SeaD GEO. G. BENTLEY,
Judge OF Probate
A true copy.
Lillas G. Mitchell,
Register Of Probate
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JINT SESSION OF
Vets AND G. A. R.
.NIsH AMERICAN AND CIVIL
VAR SURVIVORS MEET m
LANSING IN 1918.

II
liam O.. ward OF Zig Rapids
elected department commando ot
spanish War Veterans Of Michigan
tue convention held At Tie 500 this
r.,A. Robert j. Bates OF the 500
s. l al the opening Of the convention
tuesday. stated that he was oui
r Inc position, was prevailed dpon
ahdraw HIS name.
4ere was an overheated discussion
..4 vote ON the next place Of meet
vas ordered. The convention was
between Grand Rapids and Lam
80 the latter city belns the place
aed upon by the G. a, r. az the
.ention at Port huron in June.
- raj rousiug speeches We're made
10Th cities. but by d majority vote
1913 meeting was given to Ian
The veterans of the civil war
.a were present were much pleased
.,. the action Of the convention. IL
also approved By the entire con-
. on that tha 1914 meeting should
-eld al Grand Rapids AID an inyi-
..u be- extended 20 the O.. A. Il. 10
uge their convention for that year
rdingly IN order that the joint
.,liug proposition shall become per
eut.
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NOT WANTED.

Al a luncheon at the Auditorium
durine ne republican convention 30
Chicago. New Yor, journalist told q
stor, about MIR. Roosevelt,
Mr. Roosevelt" he said has a
keen critical sense ana, aside from Mr.
liowells. there are few Of our popular
novelists whose works ne likes.
'well. at tie Century club the other
day. "a best seller announced that a
new Worl, nf his was about To appear.
ana then, laying his hand ON Mr..
Rooscyelt's shoulder he said aitily;
"'And where shall | sond your pres
entation copy, colonel|
"'To Ragdad. was the reply.
"'To Bagdad?' exclaimed the novel;
ist. Why. ! didn't know ou were
going there.
Neither am /, chuckled Mr. Roose-
vclt,"
Los ANGELES now has an assessed
ID a.
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WILL ORGANIZE TONIGHT.

Ie upper peninsula chapter Of the
,a-riCan Mining Congress win DE in-
u.gted al meeting 10 be held this
ming al the Houehton ciub. with
ltge charter list comprising the
.,u Of the copper and iron countries
..st prominently identified with min
interests. r.. w. Thompson " Chi
o. who has been in the copper
auttry for some time past in the in
costs of the proposed organization,
..a awakened II large degree of inter-
lu the movement and has secured
.- names OF about fifty men who VIII
ome members Of the chapter.
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I'IolonHtu.
deeply regret that / did not know
gour medicine long before | did.
aris often speak Of the wonderful
a in my health, and 1 tell them that
medicine did il. - Mrs. J.W. STAN.
Cheneyville, La.
ressing Case Of Mrs. VI. Gary.
cago, III. ~ have used Lydia n.
hams Vegetable Compound for
che and il has certainly made new
l-l Of me. After my first baby was
was left perfect wreck. was
ak | could hardly do my household
' and suffered with an awful back
But since ] have used your Com
the pains in my back have left me
am strong again.
7 mother used il also through
a. of Life and speaks very highly
You can use this letter any way
IN. ! think it is only fair for one
las suffered as much as I. 20 let
know of your great remedy. -
4. GARY, 1858 N. Ridgeway Ave,
o, III.
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than teu da,s aflcr The hlst regular
mcetins OF thc directors to he held
after the makins az the order.
Miss Hocft anesvi la her petition
mat she rcprcsen, 100000 shares %!
ihe outstanlng stock aud with this
representation she can clect two of
the Hrc directors by eumniarycly vot-
ng her stock
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EXCURSION TO AssINlNs.

s special train over the South Shor,
irlad win be- provided on Tuesday
for the excursion of thc children
ST. lgnatius church parish Go the
.Hauage at Assinius. Arrangcmeuts
.r been concluded by Er. Rock for
train, 10 consist OF six coaches
% baggage car ard prouyision viii
made for preparing FOR about fiy,
red people. The train VIII leav,
shton az 9 a. IN. and all who wish
.o viii be- welcomed. s rate oi
.y cents for The round "trip viii 10,
60.
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HEAR FROM PHONE co.
Says II Will Remove Poles But Needs
Rights OF Way.


Rights OF Way.
President Bawden Of Houghton has
received from ". b. Thompson OF De
troit. attorney for the Michigan state
Telephone company a message relative
TO the matter of removing poles from
Sheldon street, an extension Of time
being granted recently By the council
The message 81 as follows:
The Michigan State Telephone
company viii comply with the wishes
of Houghtou and remove its poles and
wires from Sholden street. In doing
this however it win be necessary to
acquire certain rights of way over
any locations for distributing poles oE
private property. We will expect The
co-operaton OF the city authorities
and citizens ia 5btainns the necessary
permits"
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inine ills, ! began to
take Lydia h. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound and Liver
Pills. / soon felt
better and gained in
strength and flesh.
A gradual improve
ment continued as /
took the Compound,
and from 100 pounds
] now weigh l55. and
feel that my life has
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GIRL IS SENTENCED.
Laura Messner is Given a Sentence Of
ThirtY DAYS.

Justice cf The Peace Little YESTERDAY
afternoon sentenced Laura Messncr of
houshl"n To- thirty DAYS ia jail on a
chargo OF being "a disorderly person
The girl was complained of some time
nso it being alleged that she was lead
ing q bad life. aud She was taken In
charge by the county agent of correc-
lions and charities. 1t was found
however hat SHE had reached the age
or seventeen ana mo- longer under the
jurisdiction Of the Juvenile court $,
that she was turned over to the Grim
inal courts.
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Officers Chosen.

short session was held this af-
oon. at which time several other
,trrs Of business viii be acted up
g. Ie following officers We're elected
1913. William O.. Ward, Eig
lids department commander Gen.
..rt }. Bates, Sault Ste. Marie, sem
vice commander; Joseph p. Shep-
Oh Marquette. junior commander,
ueust II. Ganuser. Bay City, depart
,ut inspector, Schuyler G.. Graves,
nd Rapids. surgeon; Rev. b. ".
ute. Jackson. chaplain; John +. At
ON. Bay city historian; Harry j..
ureu Bay city, adjutant; r. A.
ley, Big Rapids, quartermaster.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
July 6, 10, 20.
NOTICE.

To Whom it May Concern:
This is to certify that /. the under
signed. viii not be responsible for any
debts contracted by my wife, Annie
Tonkin, or any other person in my
name after this date. the 5th day Of
July. 1912. Benz Tonkin,
i1Gl Calumet Ave. Calumet, Mich,
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1t pays to advertise.
TER LONG
SUFFERING
Sc Two Women's Health
stored by Lydia E. Pink
.aam's Vegetable Com
pound-Read Their
Own Statements.

1cneyville, La. r.. "Somo time ago
in poor health, suffering from fem
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presen,.psy Danger.

In these quickly-moving days OF
stress and hurry we are faced by the
danger OF attempting too much ana
exeelling In nothing.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-13

,hen be n a much healthier -oodi-
don.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-13

Los ANGELES now has an assessed
in excess of $iS5,92l,S95'
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-09
Barge Load OF Gasoline Burns,

Cleveland-Five men were burned
to death and damage estimated at
$3.50. 900 was done to boats and gaso-
line on the docks here when Standard
OIL barge No. ss exploded late Thurs
day afternoon. All the injured were
employees Of the Great Lakes Towing
company. The barge, which was at
the Jefferson avenue docks on the
Cuyahoga river, was being filled with
gasoline from 10, 900 gallon tank on
the bank. Leaking oil on the surface
Of the river was ignited and set fire to
the barge.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-09

San Francisco--The National. a 40
foot gasoline sloop used by party OF
treasure hunters in an attempt to take
a professional diver to the scene OF
the wreck Of the steamer ST. Paul at
Point Gorda. has put into port here in
badly crippled condition. Her crew,
consisting OF II. G. Ripper. Frank
Ripper and Thomas Hogan. were ex-
hausted from lack of food and sleep,
and said they narrowly escaped death
In a storm which tore away most of
their rigging. Jack Roach. the diver,
deserted them at Shelter Cove.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-09

Howard Jcffries bankers SON. under
INC erl influence Of Robert Underwood
feliow-student at Yale. leads life OF dis
npafon, marries the daughter OF n gam
pier who died In prison. and IL disowned
~ hir father. He Is out OF work and In
nespsrnte straits. Underwood, who had
once boon engaged to Howard's step
Gus circumstances Taking advantage OF
MS Intimacy with Alicia. he becomes a
sort or social highwayman. Discovering
hls true Character, Alicia denies him the
mouse lie sends her note threatening
suicide. Art dealers for whom he acted
~ commissioner. demand an accounting
iie cannot make good. Howard calls at
~ apartments In an intoxicated coudi-
unn 70 request loan Of 1900 to enable
him TO take up business proposition
Howard drinks himself into mnudlIn
condition and goes TO sleep on divan
caner " ANNOUNCED and Underwood
uIaws screen around the drunken
sleeper Alicia enters She demands a
promise from Underwood that he will not
take MS HE He refuses unless she will
senew her patronage. This. she refuses
ann takes her leave. Underwood Kills
nlmself. The report ~ The pistol ava
htns Howard He finds Underwood dead
toward Is turned over TO the police
.hpt clinton. notorious for his brutal
treatment OF prisoners. puts Howard
Ihrongh the third degree. and finally gets
nm alleged confession from the harassed
man man Annie, Towards wife declares her
calls on Jeffriea. Sr lie refuses "a helm
unless she VIII consent TO a divorce. TO
save Howard she consents but when she
mas that the elder Jeffries does not in
.ern 10 stand by his son. except fnan-
eially she scorns his help Annie appeals
20 Judge Brewster. attorney for Jefrries.
srt N take Towards case He declines
y ~ reported that Annie Is going ON the
,tnsc lhc banker and his wife call on
vent II. " ~
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stared at her in a strange, absent
minded kind OF way. until finally she
lost patience. Boldly she said:
well. you sent for me. What do
you want to see me about, 1udge7"
Il want to tell you that you mustn't
come here again." he answered.
Anything else?" she exclaimed.
The Judge began to fuss with the
papers on his desk. as he usually did
when embarrassed for words.
"Of course" he stammered. you
willfbe amply compensated"
"Of course" she cried. Rising
from her chair. she shrugged her
shoulders. and said
"Oh, WE'LL this is not my lucky day.
They wouldn't let me into the prison
to see Howard to-day. Capt Clinton
doesn't like me. He has always tried
to prevent my seeing Howard, but
Ill see him tomorrow. captain or no
captain. He can make up his mind to
thati"
The lawyer looked up at her.
Poor girl-you are having a hard
time. aren't your"
Things have been better" she re-
piled. with tremor in her voice.
Howard and were very happy when
we first" A sob choked her utter
ance, and she forced a laugh, saying:
Here, must keep off that subject"
why do you laugh?" demanded
the lawyer.
Already hysterical, Annie had great
difficulty In keeping back her tears.
We'll. II | don't laugh" she sobbed,
I'll cry and as | don't want to cry
why-I Just laugh. It's got to be one
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-09

or the other-see-"
He said nothing, and she continued. .
Well. guess I'll go home-home
-thats the worst part of it-home-"
She stopped short. she could 20 no
further. Her bosom was heaving. the
hot tears were rolling down her
cheeks. The old lawyer turned away
his head 80 that she might not see
the suspicious redness In his ewes
Moving toward the door, she turned
around.
wen. you have your own troubles.
Judge I'll go now. but I'll come again
tomorrow. Perhaps you'll have bet
ter news for me-"
Inc lawyer waved her back to her
seat with a commanding gesture she
could not resist. There was deter
minaton around his mouth; in his
race was an expression she had not
seen there before.
Sit down again for a moment" he
SAID sharply. II want to ask you a
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-09
ItaIIans capturs island.

Rome-A wireless message received
by Admiral Presbytero, in command
of the armored cruiser Pisa. an
nounced that to complete the occupa-
ton Of Stampalia. an island of the
Grecian Archipelago. belonging to
Turkey. he landed two companies,
which seized the heights commanding
to town of Livaderia.
The small garrison surrendered at
the first summons.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-09

and you know he is as incapable o.
that crime as you are"
Mrs. Jeffries, how do you know
that your husband did not kill Robert
Underworld?
i know It," she said, confidently.
YES persisted the Judge. but how
do you know it?"
Annie looked steadily at him. and
then she said solemnly:
4 know there's a God, but | can't
tell you how l know it. that's ALI
Howard didn't do It. l know he
didn't"
The lawyer smiled.
That's very fair sample of fem.
mime logic"
Wen, It's all | have" she retored.
with toss OF her head. And it's n
mighty comfort. too. because when
you know a thing you know 1t and II
makes you happy"
Judge Brewster laughed outright
FEMININE deductionl" he cried
Think a thing. believe It. and then
you know Ill" Looking up at her. he
asked:
Haven't you any relatives to whom
you can gog"
She shook her head.
No." she said. sadly. "Mv fathsr
died in-Sing Sing--and the rest are
not worth"
Yes. yes. know" replied the
Judge. hastily. Il got your family his.
tory rom Mr.. Jeffries after your mar.
riage. 1t is filed away among the
family archives"
She smiled sadly.
It's wonder you don't burn EN-
up-my folks were not a very hril. |
liant lot" Earnestly she went ON.
But my father was all right tuaga
Blood was thicker than water with
MIN. He'd never have gone back ON
me In the way Howard's father has
on him." 'as
Inc lawyer looked at her fixedlv
without speaking. Their eyes met
and the silence continued untu :, ha
zane embarrassing. Judge Brewster
shook his head.
really, =" ~ 'ou'
Annie laughed. and he asked:
why do you laugh?"
What's the use OF crvingy. -
said. Hat Hal It's almost ,osn
you're sorry. my father-in-law IL sor ,
~ and suppose my mother.in.law ,s ,
shedding tears for me. too. You're Il,
Al sorry and you're all wearing crane :
or us. but why can't some Of Won !
10 something?" 'ou
The lawyer said rothing. He st,l .
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-09
Forgot His Own Dinner p,r,v

Forgot His Own Dinner PARTY
mere was surprise for couple OF
men IN the Hotel Knickerbocker ar
New York recently when one found
me o,ner eating five-course dinner
alone In the cafe. The latter man had
asked 80 friends to join him at an
elaborate dinner in private dining
room there and in an absent.minded
moment had walked into the cafe as
usual, he was half way through his
sepast when he was seen by one OF
his guests. u
the guest.
-, Why shouldn't l be here?" asked
the host. Aeu
But what about us?"
Then the fact that his own d,rna-
party was to take place in half an
nour came to the host
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-09

Tucson. Arix. - Culiaean virtually
ruined and Topic badly battered, the
vest coast Of Mexico is reported at
the Offices Of the Southern Pacific Of
Mexico 10 be. free from warfare for
the first time In several weeks. Topic
could not be heard from. the wires
having been cut at Preside. Twenty
sacks OF sugar were stolen from a rail-
road car at Culisesn. but the rebels In
their anxiety TO keep peace with
American interests returned 10. The
rebels also furnished a guars TO pro-
teet the property Of the railroad.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-09

Lswiston-To reclaim 1000 acres by
wst~n from the Snake river on the
arid sAndbars all along the river b..
twesn Lewiston and Ripsria and SOW
the land 10 Alfalfa IL the plan for re-
e'nmntion Of river bottom Lands Ia the
lewiston CisFkston valley this year.
Frsd Les. representative OF the
FsirbAnks- Morse company, Of Spo-
kane. win reclaim $50 scres below
Lewiston this year. install an elabor-
ste pumping systsm. and SOW the en-.
tire screage to alfalfa.
Approximately 500 acres Of orchard
u being plated near Riparia and ir.
ukAted By gasoline pumping plants.
Government ngriculturists state that
tbs value Of this lard along the banks
Of Snake river is great and that a. an
alfalfa country II can not be rivaIsd in
the Northwest Much Of this land Ia
being cleared and fenced.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-09
Japan VIII Join In Fair.

San Francisco-Japan has accepted
the invitation of President Taft 70
participate in the Panama Pacific In
ternational Exposition. to be held in
this city in 1915. according to official
information received here by Presi-
dent Moore. Of the exposition COM
pany. The information was cabled
from Toxic to Consul General Nagi, in
this city. Japan is the first foreign
nation OF Importance to signify its in
tention to participate in the exposition.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-09

NIT to himself that she had almost
guessed right. Now he came to think
OF II, he had taken this stand In the
matter because he knew that any
other course would displease his
wealthy client After all, was he do
Ing right? Was he acting In conform.
ance with his professional oath? Was
he not letting his material interests
Interfere with his duty? He was 81
lent for several minutes, and then, in
an absent-minded kind OF way, he
turned to his visitor.
so you think I'm afraid OF him. do
your"
I'm sure OF It," she said, quickly.
You liked my husband, and you'd
Just love to rush In and fight for him.
Ills father thinks he is guilty and,
weil--you don't like to dlsobey him
It's very natural. He's an influential
man. personal friend OF the presi-
dent and all that. You know on which
side your bread is buttered. and--oh.
It's very natural-you're looking out
for your own interests"
Judge Brewster interrupted her i'm
patiently.
circumstances are against How
ard. His father judges him guilty
from his own confession. It's the con-
ciusion I'm compelled to come to my
self Now. how do you propose to
change that conclusion?"
You don't have to change IT," she
said quietly. You don't believe
Howard guilty"
j don't?" exclaimed the lawyer.
No. at the bottom of your heart.
You knew Howard when he WAS a hoy
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-09

question. How do you account for
Howard's confessing to the shootlng?"
Il don't account for IT," she replied
as she resumed her seat. HE says he
didn't confess. ] don't believe he
did"
But three Witnesses"
Who are the witnessesY she inter
rupted, CONTEMPORARY. Policemen"
THAT makes no difference" he said.
HE made a confession and signed"
Annie leaned forward. What did
this question mean7 Was the Judge
becoming interested after all? Her
heart gave a leap as she answered
eagerly:
He confessed against his will
mean-he didn't know what he was
doing at the time. I've had talk
with the physician who was called in
DR. Bernstein. He says that Capt
Clinton is a hypnotist. that he can
compel people to say what he wants
them to say. Well. Howard is-what
they call a subject-they told him he
did 1t till he believed he did"
"Oh. well. what's the use-7"
The Judge quickly put out his hand
and partly pushed her back In the
chair.
Don't 60" he said. Then he
added:
who told you he was a hypnotic
subject?"
Her hopes revived once more.
Quickly she said:
DIR. Bernstein. Besides. Howard
told me so himself. friend OF his
at college used to make him cut all
sorts Of capers."
"A friend at college. Ell? Do you
remember his manner"
Howard knows it."
UNI" calculated the lawyer He
took up pad and wrote a memoran.
dunn on It. Then aloud he said: -rd
like to have little talk with ar
Bernstein. think I'll ask him to
come and see me. Let me see. His
address is"
"342 Madison avenue" she er.
claimed. eagerly.
The lawyer jotted the address down.
and then he looked up:
so you think I'm afraid of Mr.. Jer.
ries. do your"
She smiled
"Oh. no. not really afraid" she an.
swered. but just-scared. | didn't
Judge Brewster was enjoying the
situation hugely. He had quite made
up his mind what to do, but he liked
to quiz this bold young woman who
had not been afraid to show him
where his duty lay. Striving to keen
serious face. he said:
"Oh. yes. you did. and | want Won
TO understand I'm not afraid of any
man. AS to allowing my personal in.
terests to interfere with my duty"
Annie took alarm. She was really
afraid she had offended him.
oh, | didn't say that. did II" she
exclaimed timidly.
Judge Brewster forced his face into
4 frown.
You said knew on which side my
bread was butteredl"
DID IL! she exclaimed in con-
'ternation.
you say great many things, Mrs.
enries." said the lawyer solemnly.
or course. realize how deeply YOU
eel. and make excuses for you. But
m not afraid. Please understand
hat"
He raped the table with his eve
iasses as II he were very much of.
ended indeed.
or course not" she said apologetic.
lly' II lou were you wouldn't even
ee me-let alone talk to me-and-
nd" Pointing to the piece OF pa.
er ne held In his hand. she added:
And"
And what?" demanded the Judge,
HAIR historical. now laughing. now
wing. she went on:
"And-and take the names and ad.
'esses OF witnesses for the defense
-and-think out how you're going to
'fend Howard-and-and all that"
me lawyer looked at her and
ughed.
so you think I'm going to HELM
oward?" he said. "You take too
UGH for granted"
(To BE CONTINUED,
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-09
Bee culture In Switzerland.

The nora OF Switzerland possesseA
qualities that produce delicious honey.
and thousands OF colonies OF bees may
be seen In the country. being utilized
by the people to increase the food sup
ply and commercial products; in fact.
the production OF honey and wax con-
stitutes an industry OF considerable
Importance to the confederation. as II
shown by statistics furnished by the
Swiss Society OF ApicnIturista
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-09

Buenos Ayres - Civil war has again
broken out In Paraguay. telegram
from Asuneion say that four govern
ment wsrships bombsrded the revolu-
tionists, who are commanded by ex.
President lara at Villa Encarnacion.
10 miles southeast Of Asuneion. The
IRE returned by the revolutionists,
however, was so fierce and so well di-
rccsed that the government warships
wers compelled to retire in damaged
condition.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-05-09
Qususs Roll Republicans.

neutrality-suspicious. In the dis.
tricts around Shanghai are attacking
all residents who wear queues. forci,
bly, cutting off the objectionable an
pendages- Coolies and others in the
international settlement who retain
their queues are afraid to venture be-
yond the limits. Collisions occurred
between the municipal police and So
called reformers.