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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04

Prescott Courier: S. E. Fuller, who
returned yesterday from Stanton,
brought in a lot of nuggets and placer
gold from the Weaver district. He
says that placer miners are taking out
in all between 81, 900 and SO, 900 q month
in that district. Fair sizsd nuggets.
worth from $3.50 up to S. 90 and $40 90
are still found quite frequently and not
long since one was found worth $500.
Mr.. Fuller very truthfully says that if
this were in Alaska, or some other out
of the way place, the world would be
Informed of it through kilograms to
the papers but the placer miners there
look upon their success as a "matter
If COURSE" and even the finding of q
$500 nugget creates no particular ex-
citement among them, and they sell
dom speak of it outside of the imme-
diate circle engaged in placer mining
there. hence the public hears of it, if
it all, only by mere chance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04

SIN August [ was again odered to
blow up a railway train. Gen. Gomez
had learned that train carrying SEQ
men and some munitions was TO gofrOm
Matanzas to Havana. 1t had sixteen
cars. We reached small station on
the road and rlgked our dynamite
cartrid ges in the vicinity of a high
preciplce near the track. While walt
ing a train from the west came up 10
the static n loaded with men and some
women. We took possession of it aud
locked the passengers in the railway
station. | had several engineers in my
force, and ordered them TO keep steam
up. NV scouts were out watching for
the big train from Matanzas, and when
they signaled it was coming we aban-
doned our dynamite, but turned the
captured train loose with the throttle
wide open. [ saw many shocking
sights in Cuba, but none TO equal the
horror of.that one. The Spanish: soldiers
were packed in the sixteen cars of the
approaching train as tight as sardines.
TIE two trains came together at the
edge of precipice. The engines raised
high in the air, timbers were torn and
twisted, then the whole sixteen cars
crushed together, tOppled over the
precipice and fell so # ct to the rocks
below. Not man o. the S00aescaped
instant'd 'deaJh.-Interview with Cuban
peneral.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
DeArmitt's Mines
Down Today.
Closed
MINERS ARE JUBILANT.
The Miners From This on Will Devote
Their Entire Attention to the Mine
Operations in West Virginia-PrOs-
poets are Bright for Them to Win.

COLUMBUS, o August f. 4.-President
Ratchford was happy this morning over
the news from Pittsburg. 81 don't
know of anything that could have aid
ed the miners more in their cause.''
said he, ethan the shutting down of
DeArmitt's mines. They are closed
forgood. We can now devote our ex-
elusive attention to West Virginia
operators.
PITTSBURG, August The strike
leaders are concentrating their efforts
against the Plum creek mines today
Conflicting reports have been received
in regard to the results.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Strained Relations with Peru.

WASHINGTON, August 4.-Tne ulti
matum has been presented to the Peru
Wan government by the a1ministra-
tion requiring the immediate payment
of the McCord claim for $50, 900. While
it is understood the note makes the
positive statement that any further de-
lay by Peru will be considered in
furious to cordial relations existing be-
tween the two governments. The Pc
ruvian minister has cabled the note to
I lima
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Preferred Death to 4 buse.

NEW YORK, August 4.-Mrs. Laura
jaeger, as years old, committed suicide
during last night by turning on the
gas. Mrs. Jsger was the wife of DR..
Felix jaeger, of the New York Conser-
vatory of Music, and woman of wealth
morning Mrs. Jsger was dressed in the
robes she wore when bride. To make
dead doubly sure she had taken the
contents of bottle containing carbOlic
acid. She left letter stating that
suicide was due to her husbands abuse.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
1t is estimated that the distance to

1t is estimated that the distance to
the north pole from where Prof. An
dree started at Spitzbergen last Sunday
week. and the rate at which his balloon
was travelling as observable from the
in thirty hours. but scientists hold
strongly to the opinion that even if he
does get to the pole be will be unable
to return by reason of the wind cur
rents in the polar region, and conse-
quently will never be heard of again.
The most remarkable long distance
balloon trip on record was that made in
1859 by John Wise and two companions
from ST. Louis to Henderson county,
New York, a distance of 1,15O miles,
which was covered in ten minutes less
than twenty hours, or at the rate of
6fty-seven and one-half miles an hour.
This is very much faster than average
railroad time.-N. o. States.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
She'd Fix Him.

81 think the lawyers know that they
can't worry me-" says Mrs Hettie
Green. 'You remember how Choate
catechised Russell Sage about the cost
of his clothes in court not long ago.
He tried to make Sage ridiculous. I
would like to have seen him attempt
that with me. II he bad asked me about
my clothes l should have said: "NCw,
Mr.. Choate, if there is anything have
Ga that you think Mrs. Choate wants
or needs, will go into one of the ante
rooms here and take it off aud let you
b ave it. All that ask is that you leave
me enough SO that can get back home
without Anthony Comstock or the po-
lice getting after me- 1 don't believe
he would have asked the question
twice l can't see what business it is
of Choate what 1 wear or what Mr..
Sage wears. and it seems to me that
8 ach questions are rather impertineut."
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04

The Methodist Episcopal church in
the City of Mexico has decided to make
a more determined effort to push along
the work of education than they have
undertaken. Rev. Mr.. Evans, who has
been in the United States in behalf of
the mission fund, will return to the
city shortly with new press and other
nee ssities for the Gante printing outfit.
y few months ago the mission society
made a move onward when they made
of the Abogado Cristiauo a weekly in-
stead of a semi-month publication.
The paper has a rapidly increasing Cir
culation. as it is used as the organ of
the Methodist church in the republic.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Going to the Southern Pacific.

The State Board of Assessment and
Valuation has served notice on the
Louisville agent of the Southern Pa-
fic railroad, summOning him to ap-
pear and report before the board all
property of the road in order that
a franchise tax may be levied against
tie road on the charter upon which
the road now operates in California,
which was pass ed by the Kentucky
sed all simila ar corporations and levied
tax of 524c on each 500. Suits are
DOW pending against the Southern Pa
cific road ageregating S14O, 900 for pen
alties for failing to voluntarily re-
port since the corporation law was pass
ed in 1893. From present indications the
taxes and back taxes against the big
corporation will amount to something
like 81 900, 900.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
A Naptha Explosion,

PHILADELPHIA, August An ex-
plosion Of naptha in the chemical works
on Bermuda and Tucker streets today
killed John Garnick, Robert Getty,
William McDade and David Cooke,
and injured seriously ten tiremen who
valianty fought the big fire which fol-
lowed the explosion. After the explo-
sion the flames reached a different tank
and the entire plant was DESTROYED.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Conscience Money Returned

CLEVELAND, August "A Catholic
priest entered the auditors office and
stepping up to the receiving clerk
laid down big bundle of bills. Here
is $780, he said, lit was taken from the
city years ago by parishoner of mine.
1t is conscious money he stole while an
office holder. His name 1 cannot re-
Veal.N
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Bound for Alaska

SAN FRANCISCO, August THE
steamer Norryo, which sails for DYE,
today has 14S passengers in
Guiding ten women. Ex-Mayor Scott,
of Springfield, Ills, and son are among
the passengers. Scott resigned his
position to seek fortune iu K!ondyke.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
English Yacht Racing

CowEs, England, August 4.-The
yatch race today was woa by Emperor
Williams Meteor; Aurora, second
Bona, third.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Check for SIO.5OO.OOO.

NEW YORK, August 4 When the
city chamberlain sent a messenger
around to the Vermillye & Company
bank, for the balance on the city bonds
awarded them, they handed out check
for S1O, 5000 which was paid by the
Bank of America this morning. 1t
was the largest check the city ever re-
ceiVed.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Touched a LiVa Wire.

ALLIANCE, o.. August 4.-Judson
d. Elicit came in contact with a trolley
wire a few days ago and the horse he
was driving was killed, but Elicit man
ifested DO serious injury until yester-
day when he suddenly became violent
ly insane and roared like wild beast,
plunging and kicking. 1t takes five
men to control him.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Enormous Grain SHIPMENTS,

LINCOLN, Neb., August 4.-There is
an enormous movement in wheat going
on. The crews on all the roads are
working day and night to keep the
traffic moving. Grain tt aims are rushed
east on the schedule time of passenger
trains. All the Nebraska sidings are
crowded with cars, yet shippers cry
for more facilities and appeal to the
transportation board to force matters
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Nitru-Glycerine Explosion,

MARETTE, O, August A nitro
glyceriue wagon, containing two sixty
quart measures, dropped into a rut
causing the stuff to explode. McCleary.
the driver, was literally blown 1o
atoms. Not a shred of his body. could
be found. The horses were terribly
hur dred yards distan, was thrown from
the saddle
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Terrell at Home.

AUSTIN, August A. W. Terrell,
ex-minister to Turkey, arrived home
and was welcomed at the depot by a
large crowd. Terrell is talked for
United States senator at the next cleo
tion in place of Senat ,r Mills.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
IRRIGATION Amendment Defeated.

AUSTIN, Texas, August 1.-The
constitutional amendment permitting
state irrigation is believed to have
been defeated yesterday at the elec-
ton. Eastern farmers and the western
rigation lands of we stern Texas opened
for settlement
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Two Appointments.

WASHINGTON, August 4.-The pre-
S dent today appointed A. E. Holton to
be district attorney OF North Carolina,
and Darwin Hall to be commissioner
to negotiate with the Chippewa IT,
diauS
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Buried Near His Old Commander

WASHINGTON, August 4.-The re-
mains of the late Major James Grego-
ry who died suddenly at Gin cinnati,
arrived here this morning and will be
buried near the grave of General Phil.
Sheridan on whose staff Major Gregory
served during the civil war.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Gold Brick Swindlers Caught.

NEW YORK: August 4.-One week
ago PaSqual Lastell wealthy saloon
keeper of New Orleans was robbed of
the New York dete ctives arrested the
two swindlers. A complete gold brio k
manufacturing outfit and a large num-
Der of fake diamonds were found in the
rooms occupied by the Swipdlers
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04

The copper situation in a sense is not
prices soon for the metal, unless u de-
cided change takes place in the home
consumption, which is small, although
there are reasons for believing that by
and by there will be an increase in the
amount of copper used here. Iu the
meantime the output iucreases.--Min-
ing and Scientific Press.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
An adVertiSe

An advertisement in Chic ago paper
reads: Il would like to com municate
with any and all persons who have had
at any time in life any rt of remem-
brance or ind cation that they ever
lived before in any sort of animal life
on this or another globe"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Electric Cars Collide.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, August A.
Two cars crashed toget her in a head
end collision on the Gorge electric road
last night, ), juring dozen Buffalo peo-
Pile,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
The President in Vermont,

BURLINGTON, Vt, August 4.-Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley crossed the
lake today on a visit here. The run
across was made in an hour and half
and great crowd was on the pier to
meet them. The president was cheered
vercifOusly.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Gov. Bushnell Ill.

COLUMBUS, o., August 4.-Gov
Bushnell is seriously i'll, with a. weak
heart.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04

The Mexican Central has placed an
order with the Michigan Peninsular
Car company, of Detroit, Mich. for AIS
freight cars,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04

Ex-slaves have form ed a temporar
organization at Houston and will meet
in September to permanently organ
ize,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04

The old express Office building at the
T. & P. depot is being moved over onto
Texas street.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Metal Market,

NEW YORK, August 3.-Silver 56!
nominally 81; lead $50.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-28

night. After numerous rising to
"pints," etc, the question as to who
welded the most influence over the
world--Women, wine, or kings, was
taken up for discussion. Women won
in a walk.
Rev. j. r. Lawson, state evangelist
(Baptist) is conducting a series of re-
vival meetings at the Third Baptist
church.
Jordan and Carpers Ministries gave
a show to fair house at Convention
hall on last Tuesday night.
The Art and Flower festival held at
st. Paul's church drew large crowds
last night.
The entertainment given at the New
Light Baptist church on last Saturday
night was very we'll attended.
The literary exercises at the Second
Baptist church each Wednesday night
are becoming one of the features of
the week.
Mr.. Jas. B. Banks and Miss Gertrude
Glover will wed on December 1st.
On December IA the grand lodge ses-
sion Of the Independent American
Knights of Liberty win be held in this
city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-28
SWEPT INTO KINGDOM COME

these numerous valuable sacrifices to
engines, and has discovered a plot
which has cost the company thousands
Of dollars. The man who conceived and
executed this coup is j. d. Silly. He is
an artist. 1t was Stilly's idea to scour
the country adjoining the railroad and
buy up all the lame, halt and blind cat
tie to be had. ,
An old COW is worth about $1.50. Still
ly would purchase these attenuated
creatures and drive them to his farm.
What he did with them the neighbors
neither knew nor cared, until the rail-
road people began an investigation.
Then Silly took to the swamps. The
detective discovered that the cows
which the slow Florida trains were
killing all belonged to the tribe of "has
beens," and that in every case in the
courts the deceased mixers were paid
for as thoroughbred animals, which are
lot any too common in Jackson county.
The detective sought out the man
who could own so many. He discovered
a farm full of cripples, and then he set
a watch on Silly. A few nights after
that Silly led poor old cow down to
the tracks, tied her securely to the
cross ties, and then waited while a
through train swept her into kingdom
come. The usual claim followed. Next
day Watts went on hunt for Silly,
found him in swamp, and brought
him TO iail.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-28
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.
Some Little Things Which the House
wife Should Know.

Some Little Things Which the House-
wife Should Know.
If icing runs off cake and will not
stick -four should be sifted over the
cake and then wiped off with a soft
cloth before applying the icing.
1t is well to know that if salt fish is
wanted quickly the fish is ,freshened
much sooner if soaked in milk, milk
that is turned being as good for the
purpose as fresh milk.
A pretty stand for bric-a-brac is oc.
tagonal in shape and has an inch-high
rail of mahogany about its edge. The
top is covered with old damask plainly
put on, and soft tints of rose and blue.
Small, quaintly-shaped gilt baskets
filed with sweet peas and with the
handles of the baskets decorated with
dainty bows of ribbon matching the
blossoms in color were the favors at q
recent dinner.
To cut parsley for seasoning bunch
the stalks together in the hand and
double the tops over until the whole
is bent in half, holding it down against
a table. Then chop vigorously, and it
will be as thoroughly shredded as re-
quired
Dresser sets made of thin white
Swiss with a deep hem and lace edging
are just as snowy when placed over a
lining of crepe tissue paper as if one
went to the trouble of using silesia OF
silk. Even the pin cushion is made
with the cover of paper with the Swiss
over. The effect is excellent and when
soiled or torn is easily replaced.
If the tea sleeper contains any cold
tea and soaked leaves, no matter how
small an amount. do not throw the mix
ture away, but pour it every few days
into the cut glass water bottles. Shake
the bottles well and then thoroughly
rinse them in clear water. Treated in
this manner. the inside of the bottles
will remain bright and clear.
A useful article to hang on the dress
ing table is large bow of satin rib
bon, fastened to a white bone ring.
From one end of the bow tiny pair of
scissors are suspended. A loop holds
a pretty thimble. Needles of all sizes
are run in another loop. while strands
of various colored silks and threads
are fastened to the string. 1t is very
convenient in taking heneeded stitch
which saves nine.
In Norway, where superb coffee is
made. bit of butter is added to the
beans while they are roasting in the
covered shovel used there for that pur.
pose. In France piece of butter the
size of walnut is put with three
pounds of coffee beans, and also des-
sert spoonful of powdered sugar. This
brings out both flavor and scent. and
moreover, gives the slight caramel taste
which will be remembered as a pleas.
ing part of French coffee.-St. Louis
| Republic
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-28
CAT PUT UP A GOOD FIGHT.

old cat had tackled the snake by the
throat in such a manner as to prevent
him striking his fangs into her back,
and the snake was making powerful
wiggle and squirm to get free. Its tail
dashed the air like whip, and its black
fangs shot in and out like three-pronged
lightning on small scale and in diff
ferent color. But llitty's fur was up,
and she was using her feline agility and
quickness for all it was worth, so that
the snakes venom went out into the
air or settled in the earth. Once or
twice the RATHER got free, and swift as
an eel made straight for the little ones.
but the old cat mother was too quick
for the snake. She grabbed the creature
by the back, about eight inches below
the head, and stopped it's course.
Finally, as if to put a stop to the
struggle, the cat changed her grip, sunk
her teeth into the round body close to
the head, and held them there. The
rattler soon bowed his head, doubled
up his back, squirmed in intricate
curves too many to describe, and gave
up the fight. A few minutes later it lay
dead, the head nearly severed from the
BODY
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-28
THE NEW MARKET HOUSE.


(Translated from Texas Stats Zeit-
ung)
After having planned for years the
construction of a market hall on the
west side of the river, the project seems
now to be certainty. The two gen.
tlemen, DR.. Menger and Mr.. Fillemain
succeeded in collecting over $1,000 from
citizens living around Paschal square
and from those who have property in
the vicinity and they bind themselves
to pay this sum if the city erects the
building on said square" Here fol-
lows each individual amount subscrib-
ed.
In the l1umoristic column of the
Stats Zeitung Knopps and Lehman
have this to say about the new market
hall:
Knopps-I am mighty glad to hear,
Lehman, that the city hall will soon
have a market hall.
Lehmann-I am also glad. A city
with such a large population should
have a fine market hall long already.
Knopps-You are right but where?
Lehmann-On Paschal or Washing
ton square, centrally located; in that
locality there live liberal minded peo-
pie; they subscribed already over $4,000.
IKnopps--Well, if then other people
want one more market hall, then let
them come out with just as much cash
and free lot to the city.
Lehmann-All right, Knopps, If not,
we will be more than pleased with one
market house-but good one.
Knopps-I understand that all the al
dermen are in favor of big market
house, that will be credit to San An
| tonic
| Lehmann-Hurrah for our progress
i've city council!
| Knopps-How about Aldermen john
son and Surkey; l hear they are in
doubt?
| Lehmann-Bet your boot not! They
| know too well what our city is in need
Of and they are in favor of one large
market haIl instead of two small match
| boxes.
Knopps-Let's remember them fol
this in the near future.