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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17
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0yH. FLETCHER ROBINSON

The butler had been staring at me
with great suspicion; but apparently
re concluded that, as a friend OF
detective, was respectable per-
son.
We'll. gentlemen" he said. in a soft,
oily voice, as from confirmed over
eating. my mind Is. so to speak,
blank But what | know / will say
without fear or favor Sir Andrew had
not previously honored us with his
presence, he having remained abroad
from the death OF Sir William, which
was bis uncle, some six months ago.
Yesterday-that is. Thursday morning
he wired from London for carriage
to meet the 1892 train. We we're all
In fiutter Of excitement, as you can
well imagine. But when he arrived 1t
was. he said. with no intention Of
staying the night. During the after
noon he saw his agent on business,
and afterwards went for walk. re-
turning about six He dined at eight.
and had his coffee served In the small
library.
1.-THE last train to London was at
1925. and we had our orders for q
carriage to be ready for him at five
minutes to the hour. At ten o'clock
precisely took the liberty of entering
the small library to inform Sir An
drew that the carriage was waiting,
and that there was only Just time to
catch the train. He was not there,
and, the windows on to the terrace
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17

/ Indeed, l had begun to wonder II I
could have been mistaken. when there
came clatter on the slabs of the
causeway, and man rushed out from
the reeds like mad thing He gave
little cry like a frightened rabbit
when he caught sight of us, and tried
to twist away, but his feet slipped
from under him, and down he fell. Be-
fore he could recover was sitting on
his chest.
"T had no hand In IT, he shouted.
I swear to you it was not me. was
to meet him on the island He was
dead when l came to him.
'Dead-who is dead?' asked Jake,
very anxious.
"'Sir Andrew Cheyne. said the
man, with SILVER.
II was that taken aback that II he
had made run for 1t he might have
done so for all l could have stopped
him. AS for Jake. he gave yelp and
disappeared down the causeway. like
rat into hole.
"'Sir Andrew is In France l said,
for so Mr.. Roberts had told me not
week before. You're crazy. man..
Shut your mouth. you fool'-those
were his very last words, sir-T tell
you Cheyne is dead. Go and look for
yourself
~ must trouble you to come with
me, then said l. taking him by the
collar.
I'VE walked down the causeway be-
tween the reeds, he in front and me
behind with my hand in his neck
About halfway down we came upon
Jake, who was kneellng by the body,
which lay fat on its back. had never
seen Sir Andrew and no more had
Jake, SO We had to take the strangers
word for 1t. When we found there
/ was no sign of life left In him, | sent
Jake to get assistance. He came
back with Mr.. Roberts and two OF the
men, who carried away the body up
TO the house, while I arrested my
prisoner and walked him on to the
lookup. We found a loaded revolver
upon him. He refused to say who he
was or to make any explanation"
And afterwards?" asked Addington
Peace.
Il searched the causeway as soon
as It was light. There was nothing to
be found. But the evidence against
the prisoner seems clear enough. saw
ing the fact that the shotgun he used
has disappeared He must have
thrown 1t into the water. They will
drag the lake for It this afternoon.
We've got the real murderer all right.
don't you think, sir?"
Did you search the island before
you left last night?
mo, sir"
Might not another man have been
concealed there?"
The policeman did not reply. save by
coloring deeper red and staring hard
at his boots.
CHRONICLES TO BE coNrINUED)
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17
Ostraclsm.

The ostracism was a way the Greeks
had OF getting rid of undesirable cit
liens" OF note. The people wrote the
names OF those they most suspected
upon small shells: these we're put In
an urn or a box and presented to the
senate. Upon a scrutiny OF them lie
whose name was oftenest found was
sentenced by the senate to Danish
ment Six thousand votes were re-
Quired to make the ostracism lawful.
Sometimes the system worked to the
detriment of the state. as now and
then good man was banished by the
spite of his enemies. but generally the
ostracism was a good thing and saved
the state much trouble and dan
ger.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17
JAP ISSUE WORRIES
United States Government Cannot
Control State Legislation.
American Citizens Can't Own Land
In Japan California Prom
isea to Use Care.

Washington, ID. C.-President Will
son expressed Saturday the hope that
the pending legislation In Californis
by which aliens ineligible to American
citizenship would be prohibited from
owning land would not prove objec.
tionable to Japan. He realizes that
japan Is inclined to view such legisla-
ton as contradiction Of the spirit OF
her treaty with the United States.
While officially unable to interfere in
the situation. he expressed confidence
that the California Legislature, cogniz-
ant Of possible international difficult
ties. would enact law that would
prove acceptable to Japan.
The President talked informally
about the question in his semi weekly
conference with the newspaper men,
indicating the delicate points involved.
While the present treaty with Japan
stipulates that citizens of each coun-
try, while travelling in the other, shall
have right to own houses and fac
tories and shops, and to lease land, it
says nothing about the right to own
land.
On the other hand, though the old
laws Of Japan against foreign owner
ship Of land have been abrogated. the
imperial edict necessary to put in
force newly enacted laws has not been
issued. so that American citizens can
not own land in japan.
ULtt~ a.. 90. .
construe the treaty as giving japanese
specifically the right to own land, il
feels that the agreement does guaran-
tee that japan shall be treated on the
basis of most favored nation citizens
under the same clause as Ia contained
in many American treaties with other
governments.
The President said that while thess
points had been discussed. the diff.
culties really proceeded from the do
nestle constitutional arrangements In
the United States. He declared that
while nobody for moment, coulc
challenge the constitutional right OF
California to pass such land laws a,
she pleased. insofar as the Fedora
government had gone beyond its pow
ers or domestic authority in making 4
treaty, just so far was il liable Il
damages. but II really was helpless II
the situation.
Reassuring word that the Californis
legislature would so frame its laws AZ
to save the Federal government from
any diplomatic embarrassment ha.
come indirectly to the national capita
and the administration does not be.
lieve II is likely to be confronted with
any serious situation.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17
Reserve Open to Stock.

Washington. d. c. - The district
forester at San Francisco hes been
authorized by Chief Forester Graves
to allow California stockmen to use
the national forest reserve for grazing
purposes. Representative Kahn re-
eeived a telegram asking that stock
growers be permitted to use the ma
tional forests, as feed is scarce and
stock is suffering. Kahn took the
matter up with Secretary of Agricul-
ture Houston, who ordered Graves tc
arrange with the San Francisco official
to take care of the situation.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17

Washington. ID. c. Secretary Nc
Adoo. OF the treasury department. will
deposit 81, 900, 900 In the national
banks Of Dayton. o., to relieve the
money shortage resulting from the
flood. accepting government. state.
city and county bonds az security.
This will DO the first time since
1908 that the government has accepted
~ security for deposits bonds other
than those Of the United States.
This action was decided upon as a
result Of the telegraphic advices from
National Bank Examiner Goodhart,
who has been investigating the con-
ditions and requirements of the banks
In the food district.
All the seven national banks OF
Dayton will be designated as govern
ment repositories, and the funds will
be- deposited with them as soon as
they offer security sufficient TO satisfy
the secretary. He expects the amount
will afford effective relief TO the finan-
cial stringency in Dayton.
In the last few days the government
has shipped from Washington and
Chicago a total Of $4,000. 900 TO the
subtreasury At Cincinnati to meet the
pressing demands for money.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17
Bryan Spurs Governors.

Washington, ID. C.-Secretary Bry-
an dispatched identical letters Satur-
day to the governors of states which
have acted favorably on the constitu.
tional amendment providing for the
direct election of senators and have
not yet reported the fact to the State
department. The secretary suggested
prompt notification in order that he
may issue the usual formal notice of
the adoption of the 18th amendment.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17

stone had been built out into the
water. joining the lawns to shrub
grown island. The roof Of gabIed
cottage peeped out from the heart OF
its Jews and laurels. The causeway,
paved with great slabs OF slate. was
never more than five feet broad. On
either side of 1t was a dense growth OF
feathery reeds. hiding the lake be-
hind their rustling walls.
What cottage is thnt7" asked
Peace. pointing a finger
when he was a young man, Sir
William, that was Sir Andrews uncle.
used to give lunches and teas there In
the summer months" said the police
man. But the place has been shut
up for q long time now. sir. No one
goes to the island barring the ducks,
and they nest there by the hundred
Where did you catch the prisoner"
About this very place, sir 1t was
about half-past nine, and was walk
ing down the public path. which passes
the east corner of the lake, when l
heard the shot. 1t seemed a strange
time of the year for night poaching.
but there are rascals In the village
who wouldn't hesitate about the sea-
sons SO long as they had duck for
dinner.
ION l raced as hard as l could put
legs to the ground. When came to
the causeway head pulled up and
looked about me. There was a slip
Of a moon over the island and a
plenty OF stars, so that the night WAS
fairly bright No one was in sight,
but presently l heard the thump.
thump, of man running over the
turf, and who should come painting
down the slope but Jake Warner. the
keeper. He was In such hurry that
he was nigh as close as | am to you.
SIR, before he saw me.
Good Lordl' he cried, jumping
back; and what are you doing herer
Didn't you hear a shot firedr I
asked
mot a sound Of it, he said. with a
sulky face on him.
TT surprised me more than bit
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17
UNCLE SAM WILL NOT WAIT
Recognition for New China. Re
gsrdless Of Europe.

Washington. d. C.--Creat Britain
and Japan will not recognize the new
Chinese republic at present. This be-
came known positively Tuesday and
indications were that Russia. France
and Germany also withhold recogni-
tion for the present.
The United States alone Of the six
power group. which participated In
the loan negotiation. has declared for
recognition OF the new Chinese gov
eminent when the constituent assem-
bly, meets at Pckin.
Brazil and probably most Of the
South American republics will Join
tho United States In recognizing
China, but thus far the American pro-
possl that all governments act In con-
cert has not met with favorable re-
Spouse from the larger nations who
are disposed to await the adoption OF
a constitution and the establishment OF
electoral machinery.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17
Hawaii Wants to Secede.

Honolulu-The Star Bulletin says a
petition is being prepared declaring
that "Whereas Hawaii is commercial
ly unable to exist under free sugar. it
be allowed to withdraw from the I'M
ion and resume its status of indepen-
dence IL free sugar provision be en-
acted by congress. The Star Bulle-
tin says the petition is being drafted
by an attorney engaged by leading
business men and that the business
men are giving it earnest support. 1t
viii be put into circulation as soon as
the draft is completed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17
Blow 10 Christianity Seem.

Toxic - Baron Saburo Shimada and
other prominent Japanese Christians
say they are convinced that the pas
sage of the land bill by the California
Legislature will prove almost death
blow TO the Christian propaganda in
Japan. Count Okuma. former foreign
minister and now president Of waseda
University. urges the missionaries to
voice a strong protest against the bill.
Several newspapers here sarcastically
declare the bill, which they say will
discriminate against and ruin Japan.
was Framed by Christians.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17

Wheat Track prices: Club. sea-
SIC per bushel. bIuestem. Csc: red
Russian. s5e; valley. STE.
Osts--No. white. t27G12s per ton
valley. stained. e2<W2o.
Barley Feed. t2s per ton: brew
ing. nominal: rolled. s2b. 50et26. 80.
Corn Whole. SGT: cracked. t2e ton.
MiIlstufYs Bran. $40. 606t2l per
ton: shorts. S2sm2s. so; middlings.
$50.
Hay Eastern Oregon timothy.
choice. $l5Ml7. mixed. SioWi3. so f,
ost and vetch. Sl2: alfalfa. yl2mls.
clover. 50: straw. $76ts.
Vegetables Artiehokes. SoccfSf
per dozen: asparagus. 6ai7e pound /:
cabbage. Ice: head lettuce. S2ef2. SO
crate: dollhouse lettuce. 76eof4i per
box. peppers. 35efsoc pound: rhu-
barb. si.75m2.25 box: spinach. 75e
per box. sprouts. Toe pound: garlic.
bm6c: turnips. socefsl per sack /;
psrsaips. 9ocaf$l; carrots. e0cWSl.
Potatoes - Burbxnks. 45f5oc per
hundred; new. si@loc pound; sweet.
sc-
Green Fruit - Apples. soc9s1 SO
per box. according to quality; straw
berries. f3.25 peg crate.
Poultry Hens. Ice: broiIers. soc T;
tnrkeys. live. f8M20c. dressed,
cholee. 24@25e: ducks. l7mlsc;
Goses. 120l2}e-
Eexs-Fresh Oregon ranch. is@20c
pr 6Dxon-
Buftsr--Ofegon creamery cubes, SIC
pcuud; prints, 3siM3sc.
Pork-Fancy. l2ml2}c pound.
Vel Fancy, l3}@14c pound.
Hops--1912 crop. lleal6c pound T:
1918 contracts, 15e.
Wool Eastern Oregon. l0m14c per
ppund: valley. lsM2oc; mohair, 3o@
ne.
Cattle - Choice steers. ksas. rs :
eood. 81. TICS; medium. f7.50m7. rs F:
choice cows, Is. 26s97. rs; good. $50
Is. rs; medium. t6d6. so; choice cal
~, eB@o; good heavy calves. $6.5
an. -; balls, -. b006- 25-
Hoes--Light ss@s. so; heavy, 81
%. rs.
GIoep-Yeariing wethers, $6.25@
7.26; ewes, p.7bG6; lambs, $7@s.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17

Washington. D. c. = The fight for
Democrutie tariff revision began In
congress Wednesday. Conferences
and perty plans. which have held the
stagv for weeks pact, gave way to the
firnt open stsps for the passage Of the
new &arin bill. President Wilson 3
pefspuaily delivered message, calling
~ NJ party associates In both houses
speedily TO enact the party's pledges
or tari6 revision, Was followed by .
cauono q Democfntic house members
which Will contiaoe for several days,
md IN which Democrats will endeayor
10 settfe their differences and agree on
support Of III Underwood bill.
Criticism Of many features Of the
law developed in Democratic circles
IL r. sonate. In . short caucus Of
senate pensocrats bsld 70 consider
othor msttsrs, criticism was voiced by
oae OF two Western senator's against
IL free wool provision md the sugar
ssbeduie proposing fres sugar IN 1916.
The house Democrats settled mona
Of the general tariff questions. The
three hour session was devoted TO an
unsuccessful fight TO throw the doors
open 70 tie public. proposal defeated
by Z vote Of 1877 to 81. Details Of the
new tariff bill will be taken up imme-
dIately.
senate Leaders are InxIstsnt that the
Underwood bill be subdivided 10 that
separate votes may be had, II desired,
on the sugar and wool schedules. One
plan that has been proposed to Presi-
dent Wilson II that schedules be
grouped In such way thes the tariff
will be comprised In four separate
measures. Those proposals are based
on = growing belief that opponents OF
the sugar and wool provisions may
muster strength enough TO threaten
defeat of'the bill.
Many progressive Republican sena-
tors expressed their opposition TO the
Democratic bill because Of the sweep
ing character Of proposed reductions.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17

Toxic - All ths leading newspapers
make lengthy editorial comment on the
land ownership bin pending In the
California legislature. They urge the
withdrawal Of Japanese participation
In the pansms-Pacific exposition i'm
medistely the bill passes. as well as
retaliation against Americans In
Japan. Count Okuma. the ex-foreign
minister. and other leaders. advise
conservative action. All authorities
eoneede that the passage Of the bill
will injurc American interests con-
siderably.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17

A Los Angeles brain specialist saws
that all Americans will be baldheaded
within 800 years because Of their
intense brain activity. Editor AXE of
the Iron County Register. at Ironton.
saw the item. and with more or less
caution tells his subscribers: Il will
oegln at once to curb the too. too
lively tenor OF the gray matter which
mis- my Uranium Forewarned is fore
tended. you know."-St Louis Re
public.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17

Detroit Woman suffrage In Mich
gan generally was conceded hopelessly
defeated in Tuesdays election. wher
scattering returns received late Wed.
nesdsy from the rural districts Of the
state did not tend materially to de-
crease the big majority rolled up
against the amendment. Its oppo.
nents declared at last reports that the
amendment had failed by 20. 900.
A summary Of late reports increased
the confidence of the Republicans
that they would carry the complete
state ticket.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17
Fight Made on Tammany.

Washington, d. president VIII
son was formally requested by anti
Tammany leaders of the New York
State Democracy not to recognize
Tammany in Federal appointments.
They explained that their organization
needed the moral support of the adj
ministration in its fight for progl es-
sive principles. They went away with
the impression that the President
would go slow in the matter of max.
ing out his appointment list, and that
IL would be some time before his atti-
tude would be known.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17
The MYSTERY OF
THE CAUSEWAY

~ "cb oA 4HufbuhJf may To- 1917
that young Sir Andrew Chcyne was
found dead OF gunshot wound In the
grounds Of Airlie Hall. his house in
Surrey.
I was myself especially interested in
the case, as was staying at cot
tage within three miles Of the Hall at
the time. All the gossip came to US
first hand. BY breakfast we learned
Of the death. An hour later came the
rumor OF the murder, and the fact
that an arrest had been made. A man
had been caught running from the
spot where the body lay
My host was bachelor and broth
er artist. His little place was bound
by no conventions. Go or come. but
don't trouble to explain-such was the
custom. He was busy that morning.
as knew. SO appropriated his bicy-
Gle and set on through the lanes to
visit the scene of the tragedy.
Airlie Hall lay some two hundred
yards back from the main road. The
drive. framed in wide stretches Of
turf, and fanked by triple avenue
Of chestnuts. ran In straight line
from the great porch to the entrance
gates OF twisted iron- Peering
through the bars we're dozen VII
layers. Within. his hand upon the
lock. stood a policeman. massive red
faced, pompous with his present i'm
portance.
May come INF" I asked politely.
you may not" he said quite briefly.
put my hand in my pocket. hesi-
tated, and drew 1t out empty. 1t
was too public place for corruption.
II Addington Peace had only been
with me, thought-and. so thinking.
came by an idea. Even a rural police
man would know the famous detectives
name.
my friend. Inspector Peace"
began.
Inspector who?" he interrupted.
"Addington Peace of the Criminal
Investigation Department. hoped he
would be here"
His manner changed with celebrity
which was the greatest compliment
he could have paid to the little detec-
tive.
81 beg your pardon. sir" he said.
THE inspector drove up from the sta.
ton not ten minutes ago. If you will
inquire at the hall. you will be sure to
find him"
The servant who answered my mod
est ring led me through a dark pas
sage OF paneled oak and out upon the
terrace that lay on the farther side OF
the house. Below 1t slipping lawn
ran down to broad lake fringed with
reeds. Beyond the lake park
stretched away dotted with single
oaks now struggling into foliage. 1t
was lovely view, unmolested by the
centuries. AS 1t was so 1t had been
three hundred years before, when some
courtier OF Elizabeth, In tightly fitting
hose and immaculate ruffles, chose 1t
as the outlook from the windows OF
his dining-room.
In the middle of the terrace, Adding
ton Peace stood. smoking a cigarette
and talking to tall and stately per-
son in black coat. who looked every
inch the man he was--the butler Of a
British country house.
The little inspector turned. as he
heard my footsteps on the gravel, and
nodded benevolent welcome.
"A fine morning. Mr.. Phillips" he
said. 81 did not know you we're stay
ing in the neighborhood."
IL cycled over after hearing the
news. Your name opened the gates.
Inspector"
We'll. am pleased to see you.
anyhow. Mr.. Roberts here was giving
me his view OF this unfortunate affair.
You may continue. Mr.. Roberts"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17

The month-old child of a gypsy,
which was the subject OF an inquest
at Wandsworth. England. not long
since, was described by doctor as
the smallest baby he had ever known.
1t only weighed pounds IA ounces.
instead OF the normal III pounds. and
its length was only 1 foot inches,
as compared with the average 2 feet
inchas.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17

Washington. ID. C.--Vice President
Marshall Thursday afternoon declined
to present TO the senate a set Of allie
cations charging Western senator
with improper conduct and announced
that he had returned the written
charges TO their suthor, Jim K.
Jacobs, Of Oklahoma City. Similar
charges were presented to the United
States attorney here and he found
them insufficient to present to the
grand jury.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17

Mrs. Audley holly. 80, please tell
him to come to my apartment without
further delay"
The superintendent never sees no.
body except by special appointment. T"
came the voice from the basement.
oh" murmured Mrs. Audley. and.
hanging up the receiver. sat down to
laugh.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-04-17
Taft to Give Nine Lectures.

New Haven. Con. Announcement
was made recently that Professor Will
liam H. Taft will deliver a course of
nine lectures at Yale University this
spring on the general subject "Ques-
tons of Modern Government. " The
lectures will be given Monday and Fri
day afternoons in May, beginning May