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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
HOUCK & DIETER.

| Among the important business hous-
| e5 of Ell PaSo, none are more widely
known or en- Joy a heavier patronage
| than the firm OF Houck and Diet r,
Wholesale dealers in wines, liquors and
| c CARS id manufacturers of carbOnat-
ed beverages at go Ell Paso street.
This firm esta olisned Business here
April /. 1881, as manufacturers Of soda
waters, sarsaparilla. royal ginger ale,
settler water, etc, on a Urge seal,
they were also agents for VIM j
Lemp brewing co npany. Decemb n,
1880, they add d the liquor, wine and
cigar bneiue s. and conducted the whole
successfully until 1893 when NJ. J. p
Dieter b,ught out the business AMI
became the sole proprietor.
From the outset the house has en-
Joyed exceptional prosperity and today
controls a patronage f ON all parts of
TIE as, Arizona, New Mexico, and ii
large part Of tEe republ C Of Mexico.
Inc sales rooms are splendjdy fitted
up and heavily stocked with ines,
liquors and cigars. which represent the
finest home ana foreign productions.
They ara agents for Pabst Brewing
Cos celebrated beer, of Mil waukee.
and VIM. j. Lemp's Brewing CO. of
st. Louis, and also deal largely il
crystal lie. The f.ctory and bp.tling
works at the corner of 4th and Chihua-
hui streets is fitted w with all the
latest improved machinery known to
the industry and is model institution
of its kind. only the purest ingredients
are used in the productions of thi-
factory. Reliable and liberal methods
have ever characterized the operations
of the house. and to these it largely
owes the constantly Increasing t. a lie il
e rJOyS. mpeten5 Assistants ar en-
pi"yed in the different departments
ana travelling men attend to the wants
of their customers on the road. Mr.
Die'er Is al o a firm of Dieter and
SAuer, a large jobbing house and i'm
porters of wines, liquors, cigars and
groceries, located in Juarez. Mexico |
Mr.. Dieter has resided here for the
past sixteen years aud his progressive /
methods. and upright principles from
the outset gained for him the esteem !
and respect of the people. He takes |
an active interest in everything per- !
ia ming to the city's welfare. and ranks
among the most influential business !
meu OF FL Paso.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
JAMES A. NABR

The leading representative of his
p ofes-l ion here ana man of ability in
hi -pecial line is Mr.. James A M bb.
Optician. ~ hose offic is situated at 1O2
San Antonio STREET. Mr.. Nabb Was for
come years in business in San Antonio.
Texas. Determini g on a prcf. TO- al
ca"' e" he entered the Philadelphia
optical college. from which h. was
gradual in 1876. The same year he
came to Paso AID has si7ce gained
the confidence of large circle of pat
tents who have applied to him. Mr.
Nabb makes examination free. He
carries a large stock of eye glasses and
spectacles. smoked glasses. eye protect
ors. ETC., and gives d written guarantee
with every pair. He is a man of more
than ordinary professional attachments
and his practice is constantly increasing.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
TIE CALIFORNIA STORE

Undoubtedly the most modern. best
arranged and most Systematically con-
Quoted dry goods emporium in FL Paso.
is the california at POS and 2IO Ell
Paso street. The premises occupied
for saiesrOOm are 3oXl50 feet in area
well lighted and handsomely fitted up.
IhlS HOurlShlug business was establish
ed in 1881 by the present proprietor,
Mr.. j. Calisher. and from the outset
has met with exceptional success. The
stock carried Is large and embraces a
full and complete line of dry goods,
notions. carpets. oilcloths. and mems
furnishings in the latest and nobbiest
styles. MIR. Calisher imports and buys
direct from the leading manufacturers
IN large quantities for cash. and offers
his patrons Inducements that cannot be
duplicated either in price or quality
y large staff of courteous and polite
assistants are given employment to in
the various departments and the best
of attention is given patrons of this
establishment. Particular attention is
given to mail orders and satisfaction is
guaranteed. This business is one of
the chief factors in our commercial
activity. Its success has been fairly
won and the fact that every represen-
-ation has been fully borne out has
always made 1t the popular headquar-
lers for everything in its line and is
low one of the chief factors of its
prosperity. The proprietor Mr.. Cal
shcr dcvOteS all his time to the man.
cement Of the business. he is one of
he most prominent men in our CITY.
lie Is public spirited and enterprisinc.
nd Is highly esteemed by all who know,
nm both for his upright and honorable
eaHngs, as we'll as for his genial
!aalers.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

ished. with ali the new styles and pat
terms as rapidly as they appear in
the larger eastern cities. Another i'm
poftant feature of the business is their
stock of travelling bags, valises. trunks
Cases for gents full dress suits. The
maxim of the house has always been one
price or your money back if purchase il
not found aS represented. On this
basis the Union Clothing Co. has built
up its trade. which is today one of the
largest in the city In this review we
accord this house most prominent men
ton as one OF our representative com
mer1lai enterprises. Mr.. l.. n. He'll.
the proprietor. is favorably known in
commercial circles for Il period of over
p Years.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
X. F. JOHNSON Il co.

Ell Paso's splendid railroad facilities
make it one of the most important COM
mercial center| in the south vest ami
every line of enterprise is most worth H.
lily repre- ented here. The hOlesale
liquor busine IS is well repre- .ented ana
one of the most imp 'rtant is the house
of Messr-. Il. f. johnson 81 Company
This business was established in 1881.
and since its inception its career ha-
been one of steady advance ment to the
leading position it now maintains. The
premises oc ,upied for sale-rooms on
San Antonio street are spacious ana
contain every modem appli ince for the
successful handling Of the stock carried
which is most mp!ete. consulting of
the finest imported AMI dome tic =. ine<.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

store is 25X1OO feet in area affOrdina
ample accommodation for the large
stock carried. 1t includes a full line O.
builders and shelf hardware of all kinds
also stoves. tin-ware, and household
furnishlngs'of every description. The.
make a speciality of builders hardwar, ,
ali kinds of tools, and superior steel
ranges. which for utility and conven-
fence are unequalled. This house is a
leading one OF It's kind in Ell PasO ana
is entitled to prominent mention in this
review. They are prepared to sell at
very close figures and careful buyers
will find that this firm rule under
sells most competitors. The member.
of this nim are Messrs. c. {. and w Il.
Tanner. young men and natives of the
empire state. They are active and
enterDrising business men.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
RIO GRANDE PHARMACY

Among our leading drug houses is
that of the Rio Grande pharmacy at
l0l FL PasO street. This business was
founded in 1882 by the father of the
present proprietor. who is Mr. Stafford
Campbell. Pm. q. The stock embraces
a full line of pure, fresh drugs. chemi-
Gals. tinctures. proprietary medicines.
perfumes. toilet articles. druggists
sundries. fancy goods. stationery. etc.
The laboratory is well equipped and
physicians prescriptions and fami-
ly recipes are carefully compounded.
Mr.. Campbell is young man and was
born in Bastrop county. Texas. He
attended the Northwestern University
of Chicago. graduating in 1894 with
the degree of Phi. G.. He is thorough
ly acquainted with all branches of the
business
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
UNION CLorHING STORE.

This establishment is one of the most
metropolitan i'll the city and is "a fan
representative of the modern clothing
houses 10 be found in much larger cities.
me business was founded in 1892 by MIR.
il. n. Hell. the present proprietor. whose
progressive management has made 1t The
-nost popular of It's kind in the city. In,
p.elnI,e5 occupied at Ill Ell Paso street.
comprise two doors. 3OXlOO feet. and are
prOvldedwith every facility and conven-
renee. the assortment OF stock carried
includes ready made clothing for men,
boys and children including the world
celebrated tailor made garments maze
by l.. Adler Bros. u Co.. Rochester, n.
\. In the hat department will also be
found splendid assortment of goods.
including The famous make of SJetsOn.
You nan and others. The furnishing
depa, tment is being constantly repIen-
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
PHIL c. BOILER.

y model establishment of its kind is
the tonsOrial parlOrs at ITO Ell Paso ST..
of which Mr.. Phil G. Boiler is the pop
ular proprietor.
This establishment was opened three
years ago and has steadily gained in
popularity. and is patronized by the
best people of the city. The parlors
are neatly fitted up and are provided
with three fine chairs For a shave,
hair cut. or shampoo. this place can't
be beat in the city. The proprietor is
an artist. at the business. and only
gives employment to skilled and cour-
teous assistants. Mr.. Boiler is a pleas
ant courteous gentleman and is highly
esteemed in Ell Paso
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
PRICE BROS.

Especially representative in their
particular line is the well known firm
of Messrs. Price Bros. wholesale and
retail grocers. This business was es-
tablished in September. 1893. and has
grown to be one CT the leading enter
prises of its kind in the CITY. The
premises occupied at 105 FL Paso street.
are of spacious Dimensions and we'll
equipped for all requirements of the
business. The appointments are most
modern and the stock is one of the most
complete that has ever before been OK
hlblted here. The assortment includes
all kinds of staple and fancy groceries.
canned goods, table delicacies. and in
fact everything to be found in me-
trOpolitan grocery house of today. The
tiyn buys direct and in large quantities |
occurring al the adYsltaYsS OF cash
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
KErELsEN & DEGETAU.

One of the most strikiog features OF
the business Interests of Ell Paso, l.
stability. as exhibited in the fact that
among Its rep sentative houses are
many that have gained success aud
prominence by steady development
through many years of active and
honorable business history. There is
no firm of higher reputc in their line
of business in the state Of Texas, or on
the Mexican frontier, than that Cf
MesSrS. ketelsen and Degetau. One
can not obtain anywhere in the country
a finer idea of commerce than in the
esta blishment OF this reliable firm.
They have branch houses in Juarez.
Chihuahua. Corralitos. Samalayuca.
San Agustin. Cusihuiriachic. Mexico.
The business was originally established
twepty-eight years ago in Chihuahua.
Mexico, and sixteen years ago they
opened house in Ell Paso. afterwards
Opeuiug branches at the above men
toned places. During the entire career
of this house it has been recogniz I'd for
high integrity and commercial SQUAD
ness, having weathered all the storms
that 10 the intervening years have
caused so many wrecks. Under the
able management of NJ. Max Weber,
who has been for years the managing
head of the house, it's prosperity has
been remarkable.
His personal character Is well known
by his unfdiling success in carrying
through any project he undertakes tt a
prosperous issue, and this has in no
slight measure contributed to the fame
of ketelscn Il Degetau. This house is |
always abreast of the times, and their
stock is always complete. the prom
iuence of this firm in trade circles |
places it n a position beyond the re- |
quirements of any eulogy or praise |
which these pages could bestow aud !
vet any account of thu industries OF FL |
Paso would be decidedly Incomplete
without containing some allu>iou to
this enterprise, which must be taken |
in lieu of a complete history of the
business. The premises occupied in Ell |
Pdso consists Of a large hands ONE two
story modern b ick structure, which
covers whole block and has private
railroad switch connections. With
resp ct To the stock it may be truly
said that it is unsurpassed by any other
house in Texas. 1t embrac $ machin-
cry of all kinds, mining supplies. light
and heavy hardware, dry goods no.
tons, clothing, furnishings. hay ana
grain and in fact everything that is car
ried in flrst-class general merchandise
house. The fact that every represen-
tation has been fully borne out, both as
to prices and To quality Of goods, has
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

ing a large ,t5c< in the government
warehou at a time-. Phey are uis-
tributing agent f II several large oi.-
tillerie,. not IDLY the early 1lnes.'
Nell 40 I'd. - '.G eenbrier" ana Nor
many" ana the frequency with which
their c 4rs arrive from Louisville ue-
note d large ami ste idly increasing
busine -.
The policy of the present man. gee
ment h L. been one of continue i ue ell
opment upon d purely hylesale bisi-.
and when FL Pasu acnieves it, proper
petition among the great cite of the
south vest thi, hou will be found
among the leaders Il the JObbing ira e.
The pre- ent hea of the house is Mr..
Henry IF If. long am f.vorably knomn
throughout Western Texas.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

and accurately compounded. This firm
has made it a rule to handle only the
best and purchase their supplies with
the utmost care. Their drugs are pure
and fresh and in compromising pres
crlptiOns such care is taken that no
mistakes can possibly happen. the
members Of this firm are Messrs c. f.
Kelly and J. II. Pollard, both of whom
are regularly licensed pharmacists.
They arc youn" men of ability. aocuIa-
cy and enterprise and to these qualities
do they owe the confidence which this
community places in them.
&C. TANNER " BRO
. Leading representatives of the hard
ware trade in FL Paso is the firm of
Messrs. {. {. Tanner x Bro. whose
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

liquors and cigars.
They also carry a
full line of bar
room > upplies
They are also ag-
ent, for Anheu~er
Bus C h Br e " in 2
A SSoci alton of ST.
Louis. and JD-.
Schl Z Bre w in
company Of Mil
waukce, and their
h g err q epOt n Il
boltling works are
loo ted along the
Texas 81 Pacific
tracks. The firm
have also a branch
house in Juarez.
NJ e xico. from
which place they
fill all Mexican o.
ders. The bust
ne 5 : is S trio t V !
" hole-ale AMI eX-
tends throughout
Texas. A ri ZOn ii
and New Mexico.
and the fact that
there il a L. S.
bondc ! warehouse
in Ell Pa-O rend-
els them a BILE to
compete with any
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
IL. FEiSST.

Among our pop
ular drug houses Is
that known as the
Pc ople's Dru Z
Store. corner San
Antonio and Utah
streets. This es-
tab}ish III e II t was
founded in 1891 and
has from its encep-
ton received the
patronage of our
best families. The
store is provided
with the most mo-
dern applia n ce )
and devices. The
stock includes a
full line of pure.
fresh drugs. chem
icals. tin ctureS.
proprietary medi-
cines. per fu III e :.
30 | G [ articlC :. |
druggist sundries.
cfgll'S. etc. The |
dispensing depart
ment is an eSpec-
iai feature. and |
phi Y 81 Ella n $ pre-
scriptions and fam
l V re clpcs are
c a re fully m
isst, is q registered
5 the confidence of !
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

Ell Paso is undoubtedly great
Wholesale and retail center, for here
can be found stores handling every
thing that is pc :essary for life.
Incl Paso as well as in any young COM
monwealtn, it required time ana labor
to build up large industries and mer-
cattle establishments capable OF sup
plying the wants OF the people. When
neople come from old nd settled parts
of the country to find home AID
wealth 10 new district they bring
with them taste for refinement, but
for a time this must be overidden,
owing to the lack of stock from WHICH
they mag choose. Such was the case In
in Ell Paso ia years gone by; the first
Corners had to content themselves
with selecting from the country store
stock, where everything could be found.
But as Ell Paso grew, tue country store
was abolished by degrees and shopping
places, handling the various gUOds,
were opened. In these not only depart
ments, but classified stocks were hand
led. To meet this demand more cap
ital was required than Is u-ually founu
in new countries. Those engaged in
the various mercantile pursuits are
chary of investing their capital in
stocks and lines that experience has
not demonstrated can fnd READY sale
And this couse rvati,m, this hus band-
ing of resources aud adhesion to we'll
travelled lines, cOmpsls many to Sc al
abroad for W hat the y cannot hnu In the
home market. Tuis was the case III
many departments OF mere landlse In
Ell Paso uuLil few years back. Tbs
is no longer the case, Tor FL Pas" mas
grown rom town t. cl'y, where noC
only every branch OF mercantile trade
-, hnI h..r q h a .nh
is a speciality in iCseif. Toe merchants
of Ell Paso are amply ready to supply
al demands, and the range OF sly les
and characters Is p.enty great enough
to supply all wants. Tue most COovluc-
ing proof necessary with business men
as to the advantages which the city
POSSESSES as center for trade anu
commerce is the number OF large re-
tail and Wholesale estAb ishmeDt5 al
ready located here. Fur its age no
other place in the United States can
boast of 30 many and such thoroughly
representative who esala and retail
firms as can Ell Paso. The reason of
this is not far t. SEEK. Here are To be
found greater facilities for transactiug
business than anywhere else as re-
CARDS means of tr,n>p tati %. Rates
of freight, like y Use, favor our
traders. whist the ba king an
financial facilities ale all tuat could
bs desired. These are all highly
important factors in connection with
the tr ,de and commerce of any large
city. With such unrivalled advantages
As this ty possesses it, people Jus vly
cl aims for it u first position among e
sist -rhouI of cities in the southwest. !
A perusal of the business houses al
ready established will b. of interest to
those who are not fami lar with tne
facts and the immense Onward ride 5
which have been male in the past
decade. Amongst the leading and best
known wholesal, and retail business
houses are the following:
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

other house eat or we I. as
regards imported brandies, wines, etc..
a. they maze their own purchases in
European markets import il bond hold
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

well equipped store is situated at 2l9 FL
Plso St. This business was founded in
1881 by Mr.. +. H. Vogeley the present
aE~ succeeding Dec, 1st; 1926, The
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

pounded. Mr.. H. Feisst, is a registered
druggist and possesses the confidence of
the entire community,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-31

owing to the small crops in Joutherin.
Russia. This will mean still higher
prices on wheat in the United Staotes.
DR.. David Starr Jordan, commander
has returned from Oonalaslla. He re-
ports bad shrinkage in the number
of animals on the islands. Branding
proves success and the conclusion of
the American commissioners are fully
vindicated.
The ambassadors at Constantinople
recently received simultaneously. 4
circular signed by the Armenian revo-
lutionary committee, complaining thai
the powers had done nothing for their
nation, which was approaching ruin.
They announced that they will estap-
lish universal anarchy.
Attorney General McKenna will de-
eide the discriminating 10 per cent
duty against the Canadian Pacific.
This additional duty will have to be
paid on the carload of tea from Japan
which came by way of the Canadian
Pacific. This will be heavy blow to
the Canadian Pacific railroad. as Il
will deprive them of vast deal OF
traffic that will now come via the Anne.
rican trans-continental lines in order
TO escape the imposition of 10 per cent
| 1t1tx-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-31
SAM PARKER WRITES.

Samuel Parker, who is now in San
Francisco, writes by the Peru, that
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani will arrive
San Francisco on September Z. 81
will remain there until Congress co
venes, when she will return to rer
her personal opposition to annexati
and the passage of the annexation
treaty. Colonel Parker says that Lii
liuokalani will not visit the Islands
this winter. She and her party will
make headquarters at the California
hotel.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-31
Sollv -"

. SOIlN ~
Francisco last week in seven ro"nds.
The Queen Regent of Spain has es-
tablished truce with the new Cab
met.
Antonio Richards, negro of New
Orleans. has just confessed to seven
fiendish murders.
Populist William j. Bryan, while de-
nouncing railroad corporations, is rid
ing on free pass.
Bread is so high in France that the
people are seeking a reduction in duty
on foreign wheat.
The Bey of Tunis will shortly abdi-
cate in favor of his son, and take up
his residence at Nice.
An explosion of bomb in Constan-
tinople on August % caused the ar
rest of several Armenians.
Coli, Premier Canovas' slayer, was
garroted in Madrid, on August 90 He
refused religious consolation.
Edward Parker Deacon, the slayer
of Emile Abeille, has been committed
to the insane asylum at Boston.
An important conference of coal OPP
orators and miners is scheduled this
week at Pittsburg. 1t may settle the
strike. ..
The Bankers Convention, which met
in Detroit will urge Congress to pass
laws changing the National bank re-
quirements.
The reception rendered President
Faure of the French Republic at st.
Petersburg eclipsed that of the Ger
man Emperor.
General Weyler has begun a new
campaign in Cuba. He is forming a
big military expedition to operate
against the insurgents.
The will of the Korean Prince who
died and was cremated in Washington
last week, gives most of his property
to his cousin and secretary.
Mexico is in financial distress. There
has been recently a marked rise in the
prices of all commodities in that coun-
try as result of the fall in silver.
San Gabriel ranchers were set upon
by robbers on August 30 and gagged
and tied to bedstead. They were
found by friends several hours after.
ward.
DR.. James o. Ducker, the professor
of the POSTGRADUATE Medical College
in Chicago has been arrested for de
stroying his rich wife's pictures Will
sulphuric acid.
t A crisis in the situation of the Eas
is expected. England has sent in
structions to the ambassador to Tur
key which will be surprise for TIL
commission of peace.
The religious leaders of all the tribe
, in the Upper Swat Valley, in India
have written to the British politica
f. officer at Chakara, Offering complet
submission on any terms the Govern
ment proposes.
Ex-Champion John L. Sullivan ha
announced himself candidate for tn
mayoralty of Boston. He believes tina
the city's interests require change
and that the interests of the Demo
l cratic party demand change.
The Russian government is medita
ing the PRONUNCIATION of decree pr;
: hibiting the expectation of whea