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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-08

An old grey-headed man. signing
himself Nice, Pretty Little Boy"
took up a column Il ticle in this morn
Jugs Times in defending the boys who
have been bathing in ths water works
| reservoir. There is no excuse that
can be made that would justify fifteen
year old boy in leading smaller boys 10
swim IN the drinking water of the
| Town. Every boy in town knows that
tne water in the reservoir is pumped
there and that when the pumps stop
work the same water flows back
through the water mains and is distri-
buted all over town and that ever Y oody
that drinks by draut wafer is drinking
water that Mice, Pretty Little Boy IS
fifteen year cd son has been swim
ming ia. If, as the article in this
mornings Times says, the man who
waters the trees at the reservoir" gave
the boys permission to battle in the wa
ter there, then superintendent Watts
should fire" the man and put some
one in bis place that would rot compel
the whole of f PasO to drink water
from bathing pool. The article in
this mornings Times by a Mice. Pref
ty Little Boy" WAS uncall d for aud
was written for the purpose of lessen
ing the offense so that his sons fine
would not b. so heavy: but the article
TO continue swimming in the reservoir,
becau it is only d boyish prank. The
nice. pretty old man can keep on this
way. but the next time any boy is
caught swimming in the reservoir
Round About viii not Only roast the
boy, but will roast the officer who does
not pun sh him TO the full extent of
the law. Several Of the boys have said
that they were induced to swim in the
reservoir by the fifteen year old mice.
pretty little boy who. after all, was
not so little, or as nice as he might be
if he would try and were properly en-
couraged.
When an Ell Paso school teacher has
| a surplus of money they should be care
full in which bank they make their
! deposits.
This city is the worst "bossed" town
in the world. Nobody has right to
| be independent without first asking he
! boss.
ROUND ABOUT.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-08

Money covers up multitude of sins
but sometimes the satchel in which the
sins are carried leaks.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-08

Miss Thornton is a Texan. and has
proved 70 be one of the best teachers in
Ell Paso. Why should she be pushed
aside to give some one else a chance,
when she is satisfying the school pa
irons and the children?
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-08

For RENT-A furnished four room
house. apply $40 Missouri St.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-08

A patron of the school said this
morning that IF the Central school
was conducted on the same plan as the
Frank in and Me- a schools, there would
be no room for complaint"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-08

I'VE may have a deficit of quarter
of a million dollars this year." rem arks
a country editor. He should raise the
price of subscription to his paper.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-08

Teaching young ideas how to shoot is
all right in the primary stages, but
when the idea grows older it becomes
ppmanageabl
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
THE MEETING OF THE NATIONAL
PRISON ASSOCIATION.

The National Prison association of
the United States will convene in this
city tomorrow, the ID Of December, and
continue in session until and inclusive
of the 9th of the month. This associa-
tion is composed of men of the brightest
intellects and purest philanthropy III
this country. II is noted for member
ship of the most unselfish and person
ally dlsinterested men that can bc found
in the whole length and breadth of the
continent. Their sympathies go out
to the lowest of humanity, which is the
noblest impulse of mankind. However
degraded the man. these men believe
that he can be rehabilitated and clothed
with all the elements of manhood and
for the purpose Of receiving the lost and
bringing back the prodigal to the house
of his father they have dedicated their
time, money and enterprise 70 prison
reform.
Such men deserve welcome and cor
dial entertainment from any people.
Austin is fortunate in having an oppoI-
tunity of honoring itself by IGNORING
the members of the National Prison as
ISOLATION Of the United States with its
most marked and distinguished hospi-
tality. Many men and women are en-
gagged in deeds of humanity, but none
have gone SO deep into the very nadir
of crime to receive its perpetrators and
restore them to the image of their Gre
stor in which they were made tnan the
members of this association. Let us
therefore, as citizens of Austin, wei
come these delegates to this conglcs
with arms and gates wide open. Let
them see that the sentiment of the PEG,
pie Of Austin Is in touch with this great
reform and that their efforts In behalf
of fallen humanity are appreciated by
the people of this city.
The sessions of this association vii
be exceedingly interesting. Papers vii
he read by men thoroughly Informed
upon the topics under discussion thai
viii be educational to our people, ant
impressions of humane and Christian
principles will be left by then
upon this community that will educate
elevate and ennoble our citizens. Prison
reform is one of the most interesting
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02

problems that has ever been presented
to a philanthropic and Christian peo-
pie. Efforts at reform subject to the
obedience of popular opinion have often
been tried. Not long since New YORK
adopted a law by which prison labor
should not compete with free labor, and
confinement of convicts in the prison
walls in one prison in the city OF New
York resulted in nine conyicts becoming
insane in one week. To relieve that
condition classes in art have been or
ganized in the prison, which have de-
veloped extraordinary talent. II may
be that this precedent will inaugurate
an educational system in prisons that
will relieve the state from the emDar-
rassment Of the unpopular competition
of convict with free labor. and also be
the means of preparing conyicts Wh'h
their term Of sentence is out to engage
in OCCUPATIONS more in accordance with
law and order than they would other
wise do when released from prison.
However, at any rate, the meeting oil
TINS association is looked forward TO
by those who are interested in prison
reform as one of the most important
meetings Of the association at when IN
the light of modern experience the
wisest and most benign policies VIII be
to accomplish the end in
view. By all means let the citizens CT
Austin make the stay of the delegates
to this convention in this city most
agreeable to them and beneficial 10 man
kind generally, especially may their de-
alterations result in the advance OF
,riSnn reform
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02

II Mccall is man all right, the nomi-
nation of any party, even the republican,
can not turn him into a bad or dangerous
man. Mccall has lived in Austin almost
n lifetime and the people of our city
know him to be thoroughly honest and
competent for the position to which he
now aspires. Knowing this, they are
not TO be deluded by any sophistical cry
of danger because he happens to be the
nominee Of party for the mayoralty.
Don't let the opposition befuddle you
with any such vain vaporings Use your
best judgments in the city's interest and
we have no doubt of the result next Mon
day
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02

If The Statesman for an instant
thought John d. Mccall could be twist
ed into the plant tool of any man or
coterie of men. it would, with all its
power, oppose his election as mayor of
Austin. But no one who has known
Mccall during his long residence in Aus
tin can for a moment think such thing
possible. The charge may be used now
for political effect, but even those using
It know in their heart of hearts that it
can not be SO. Mccall is man, every
inch of him, and will make one of tho
best mayors Austin has ever had. Vote
for him,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
JUDGE GERALD'S CASE.
u Was Decided to Grant Bail.
Amount VIII he Named Today.

Waco, Tex. Nov. 3O.-(Speciall Tho
case of Col. G.. Il. Gerald, charged with
killing j. w. and w. A. Harris. was
considered today as to its balability,
and nothing was advanced by the state
against the request of Hon. Waller :.
Baker. Col. Gerald's lawyer, that JUS
tice Earle name the amount required
as surety for his appearance TO answer
at the next term of the district court.
Justice Earle will announce the amount
of Col. Gerald's bail tomorrow
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02

Ex-Governor Northen Of Georgia says
that he is in favor of four reforms in
the state-frst, textile training schools;
second, any policy which will teach
scientific farming; third, good roads, and
fourth, a reformatory prison for the de-
tention of youthful prisoners. This is
a very practical and mighty good Plat
form.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02

1t is gratifying to know that Great
Britain has given Canada carte
blanche" to settle it's difficulties direct
ly with the United States, without cou-
sulting the mother country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
DrOnneI Dead.

Italy. Tex. Nov 30.-(Special.)-H.
n. Brannon died very suddenly this If
ternoon. He was a shoemaker. but at
the time of his death was putting in a
small stock of groceries to run In con-
nection with his shoe shop, ond was
negotiating with drummer for bill
of goods when he suddenly fell forward
and expired
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
TRAVELLING AGENTS.

Mai. J. Il. Crawford
The above gentleman Is our only autnof-
txed tra yelling agent. The public IL caution
I'd not to pay money to any one who may
represent him or themselves - travelling
agents for tsis paper. as all authority mere
fof0re Issued to any other person Is hereby
revoked
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
HY MAIL
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertising rate' will be made known on
application. ,,,. -n.,,
bullding, New York City; Western business
Dtiee, 1.-THE ROOkery." Chicago. The y. u
Beckwith Special Agency. sole agents Tor
foreign advertising
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
wanted in North Carolina.

Bastrop, Tex, Nov. 30.--(Special)-
Sheriff Davis brought in and housed in
jail last night Wilbert Ward. alias
Johnnie Bass. wanted in Wasne county.
North Carolina, charged witt the muir
der of n woman there.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Nov. 3O.-FOr eastern
Texas, Fair, except possibly show
ers near the cOastj colder in north
ern portiont southerIy winds, be-
coming northerIy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
A Child Fatally Burned.

Georgetown. Tex, Nov. 30-(Special9
The 4-year-old child of A. B. Slayer
of Jonah was seriously burned today:
The clothing was entirely consumed and
the little body so badly burned that it
can not recover.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
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States, Mexico and Canada.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
DELAmARE IRoN WoRhs.
Many Kumors Regarding removal to 9th

Cities.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette aud journal.
New Castle, Dec. 13.-Another squat
OF wnriIinen have been discharged from
the Delaware iron works. Reports have
been in circulation for several days
past to the effect that the work will re-
sumo after the first OF the year under
an entirely new management AMI that
they will ba run steadily. The statement
Is made that this new Stockholders will
probably be the Standard Oil Co. \
report has also been current that the
works will be moved from this city to
Pittsburg, Pa, which is not generally
credited Another report 10 to tho effect
that tho works are to be moved to
Chicago. This report arose from the
fact that Superintendent Greer OF the
cutting department and A lbert Pedrlck,
foreman nf the socket shop, Rave gone
to Chicago. The mission OF these men
Ii for the purpose of testifyiug in a
law suit now going on in Chicago, in
which the firm ia greatly interested
in the recovery Of the price of large
amount of pipe which was shipped to
Chicago while Mr.. Greer was in the
employ of the local company. The claim
of the purchasers Of the material is to
the effect that the pipe was faulty in
construction and leaked. Thia the local
firm denies and sends these men out to
teaiify TO the condition of the material,
the threading Of the pipe, the sockets,
and also that they withstood the re-
auired nressursr when proved IN the
hydraulic machines. 1t is expected
that the firm will win the suit. aa the
evidence shows that the cause OF the
trouble WIS duo to the fact that the
pipe was imperfectly put together by
inexperienced employees and was perfect
in all details as far as quality and con-
struction were concerned.
A. jackson Timms, residing on South
Fourth street, was taken i'll on Friday
| afternoon and came near dying. The
| case is peculiar one and for time
bafiled the physicians. He had gone
upstairs to bed shortly after dinner, ana
Mt 2 O'Clock awoks with feBling OF
numbuess over his body. He could not
rest and after having partially dressing
came down staiia and laid down upon
the lounge A abort time afterwards he
was seized with cramps, which were
followed by spasms Doctors we're sum
moned and after about five hours oil
hard work relief was obtained. Several
times it was thought that he was deaf
and once his face was turned black.
This ia the first time in Mr.. Timms'
life that he has ever been i'll. He at
tributes the illness to some cabbage
eaten at dinner. He ID now recovering.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
RESOLUTIONS BY PREACHERS.
The 4 elton of the Rev. Ralph r. Course
Approved by the NJ. E. Preachers Asso

The Action of the Rev. Ralph r. Coursey
Approved by the NJ. n. Preachers AsSo-
citation.
At the meeting OF the Wilmington
NJ. L. Preachers Association Monday
the following, offered by the Rev.
John y. q. Ilanna, was unanimously
adopted;
'Rosolved, That tho statement made
by our brother. the Rev. Ralph I.
Coursey, relating to the controversy
between himself and the Sunday Star,
has been heard by US with great
pleasure. We have abuulant proof that
The statements charged to Brnther
Cuursey were not madc by him. That
We are in entire sympathy with Brother
Coursey in his attack on Sunday
papers; that wp have not among our
number more gentlemanly, moro con-
secrated or fairer- minded man than be,
and that we regard the coarse criticisms
made upon Brother Coursey by the
Sunday Star as entirely uncalled for by
the circumstances of the case, and aH q
Rample of journalism to be condemned
by all fuir-minded people. Tbs dangera
10 the community from the Sunday
papers cannot bo too strongly Rfatel by
the pulpits, and we call upon all min
istors aud members to refuse to pat
ronize Sunday pare rs and to uso proper
measures to induce others to do the
same. y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
FLEE IN rHILADELPHfA.
Three stores on Chestnut Street Damaged
over SSOO,OOO.


Philadelphia. Pa, Dec. 12.-Firs
broke out short time before 10 O'Clock
last night in the six-story building
Nos. 500 and S1l Chestnut street, oc-
cupied by the carpet manufacturing
firm OF John & james Dobsou, as whole.
sale and retail salesrooms.
When the firemen reached the scsne
the three upper floors OF the building,
which attended half block to Jayne
street, were mass of flames, and it
took several hours To Bubdue them. Tho
regular tiremen we're aided materially
by the fire brigade Of the Continental
Hotel, which ia opposite the store. A
general alarm brought every engine
company in the city TO the scene.
A number of adjoining buildings
we're damaged. The losses are esti-
mate as follows:
John & James Dobson, building $780,
600, stock $500, 00O.
Sharpless Brothers. adjoining Dob
som on the Gust, 5000, 900 on building
and stock.
Commonwealth Title Insurance and
Trust Co.. adjoining Dobson's on the
West, $50, 600
W. II. Hoskins, stationery and fancy
goods, No. SIS Chestnut street, s25, 600.
Shnrpleas Brothers and the Common
wealth Co. we're principally damaged
by falling walls and water. Mr.. Hos
kins' loss was by winter,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
IMpnnKEm Enr DENIED.

How some Farms Near Delaware City
Might be Made More Valuable.
A Delaware City man Ia authority
for the statement that with better
drainage facilities in the vicinity of
that town the value OF between 200 and
300 acres OF farm land in that neigh
borhood would be enhanced and the
owners would be materially benefited
thereby.
lie stateB that when the canal was
built across the patural water way the
people we're of tho opinion that what
was known as the north drain would be
opened and the drainage would be i'm
proved.
The matter was discussed at the time
and with the belief that other improve
menta would follow the Dragon Marsh
Co., at much expense, had the creeks
controlled BY it dredged and put in
good shane,
The desired improvement has not
materialized TO q sufficient extent to he
OF much benefit 10 owners Of the marsh
land spoken OF. In consequence OF
which there is talk Of a meeting of the
owners to consider the matter and de.
wise come means by which the condi'
ton Of things can be improved
Tho property referred to is owned by
about II or 10 of the best known
farmers in that vicinity and they hope
that in the near future there will DO
some improvement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
ConMIrrED suIciDE.
Tho Body of connnd Joeitz Found 81
pended From "a Tree Senr shplIpot Pnrh

The Body of Conrnd Joeitz Found Sus-
pended From u Tree Senr sbeilpot Park.
Tho body OF Conrad Josltz, a baker,
who had been employed Ivy Miller q
Mccain Of Maryland avenue and Lin
den strest, was found hanging from n
tree near Shellpot schoolhouse Sunday
afternoon. He had committed euicide,
using his suspendors for nonHe He
was about 30 years Of age, and it is pre-
pumed that business troubles caused
him to take this life The body was
found by Joseph Daley aud Thomas
Lang. but when they saw it there was
no evidence that tho man had just
diod, and from the condition Of the
body the presumption ia that it had
boon hanging there for several hours,
probably a day or go.
Some time ago JoeltZ worked for A.
Schaller, at No. 3i4 Market street, but
until December 18th no had bsen work.
ing for Miller & Mccain. On that
date he Helt to Philadelphia. Sunday
week be went TO Mr.. Schaller's place
nf business and spoke to some OF the
men thorc abnut some business troubles.
That is the last they saw of him.
| After the discovery of the body
Deputy Coroner Chandler was notified
and took charge of il. The funeral tuck
place Monday afternoon. Intermsnt was
made al Rirerview cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
THE BENCH SNOW.
Entries Being Received NJ the OHice-Dogs
Not Required to Have Pedigree.

Entries Being Received nc the Office Dogs
Not Required to Have Pedigree.
Entries are being received ut No.
East Eighth street for the bench show
to be given under the auspices Of the
Wilmington Kennel Club in the Audi
torium January hth, 9Th, 7th and sth.
The entries will close on December
9th. Special classes have been pro-
vidsd for local dogs. Some owners havu
ar impression that dogs must have a
pedigree in order to participate in the
show, but such is not the case. Each
dog is to be judged upon its merits.
and in case the pedigree is unknown,
the dog ia simply to be listed with the
American Kennel Club, which can be
done at the Wilmington Office for the
fee OF 90 cents. Where the pedigree Ia
known the registration can also be done
through the local Office, the fee in that
case being 81.
The dog show will be open each Of
She four days from 0 a. IN. until 10 p.
m. Prof. Whites canine circus will
exhibit afternoons at 2 and evenings at
s O'Clock. 1t will also probably give a
special performance for children.
F.. NJ. Oldham, superintendent Of the
bench show, and Walter B. johnson,
his assistant, will be glaG TO give in
formation concerning the ahow to any
who apply. 49,.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
CONCERNING ADAMS BILL
The Corporations Are Making Return,
But Individuals Are Not.
LATTER SAY CAN'T Be COMPELLED
Because No Punishment Has
Been Provided.
ASSESSORS VIEW MATTER DIFFERENTLY

The Adams Tax bill seems made up
OF surprises. For week the assessors
received returns of corporations show.
ing the distribution and value OF their
shares, but no returns of individuals
came in. One reason for this was traced
to the fact that the act provided
penalty for failure TO make the return
OF corporation, whereas there seemed
no penalty attached to the failure of
individuals to make return of their per-
sonal Investments. Now, however, the
ASSESSORS have found section which
indicates that individuals will be
forced to comply with the law. 1t in
section 10, which reads as follows;
EVERY plaintiff in any suit brought
Ia any court, or before a Justice of tho
peace. to enforce payment OF any debt
taxable under the provisions of this act
after the first Of July, A. ID. 1898. shall
file with his order or preoipe directing
the same, and before any writ or pro-
cess shall issue, an affidavit stating
that the tax thereon has been paid by
the plaintiff or owner of the debt, and
that no part of said tax was paid di-
rectly or indirectly by the defendant
debtor. False swearing under this
section shall be perjury and shall be
punished accordingly.
This will require the holder OF mort
gage to make return to the assessor in
order to have it put upon this assesB-
mont. For the assessment made now
will BIO upon the duplicate TO be placed
in the tax coilectors' hands next July.
Should the holder Of the mortgage fail
to get it assessed and to pay the tax he
will be unable, under the above section,
to foreclose it should it become due this
year after July 1st. He would have to
wait to get it upon the next assess
ment in order that he might pay the
quired oath. 80
The discovery OF the intent OF this
section will probably lead to the filing
with the assessors OF Individual hold
ings Of the kind which come under the
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