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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
THE BIG HOTEL SCHEME OFF.
The High Price of Land Killed an I'M
pOrtant Enterprise

The d. al for building large hotel
in the old Grand Central and old
Central hotel sites is off and Ell Paso
loses an important enterprise becau= e
of the greed of lsnd owners.
The plan WAS taken up by Mr.. D. NJ
Sheldon and an option was taken on
the prope les above mentioned and
the intention was to build a $3.50, 900
hotel, but wh~n the plan was placed
before capitalists they were paralyzed
with the fact that the owners of the
old Cent1al hO5el site wanted O,OOO
for their rOperty and owners of other
Plots of land waited enough more to
run TIE total up to over $4,000. The
promoters of the enterprise were will
ling to pay $50, 900 for the locations
and offered that sum TO the owners but
they would not accept, so capitalists
were discOurs ged and the plans fell
through and Mr.. Sheldon has notified
his Ell Paso agent, Mr.. Horace Stevens,
that he could notify the owners of the
property thai his option was pow null
and void and that they could do with
their property as they saw fit.
Thus the greed of land owners has
prevented an important enterprise
from ma.uring in Ell Psso. and it
would be well for the county and city
boards of equalization to remem Der next
year that owners of property who
rendere their property for taxation
this year at $50, 900 have refused $780,
600 cash for their land. This is the
only way that El Paso will have a
chance to improve and grow. The old
Central hotel site is not the only pif ce
of property in Ell PHsO thst is rendered
too low for taxation. There are other
plots of ground, more centrally
located that are held at such a high |
price that Improvements cannot be put
Oh them, and on them can now be found
bulldogs that are an eye sore and set
back to any growing city.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
ON TO THE SPOTTER.
An Attempt to ''SpOt" That Failed to
Work.

| This morning certain prominent
| railroad man was called up by tele-
phone from certain hotel by q certain
lady guest of said hotel and requested
| to call on her to arrange transportation
for herself and baggage. He answered
sent him a sweet breathed message
over The wires that when he called to
come right up to room SOAR d-so. He
went to the hotel, went up to the pc rlor
and sent word to the lady that he was
ready to talk business. She cent him
down an invitation to come right up
to her room. Here the railroad man
became suspicious and sent word that
if she wanted to talk business she could
come down to the rarlor. She came,
aud made sever al propositions about
carrying her baggage tnat the mau
saw we're ridiculous and after some
further talk he came to the conclusion
she was a railroad ''spotser" who was
trying to get him into trouble, SO after
telling her he would look into the
matter he left
He met another railroad. man to
whom he told his experience. The Sec
ond rairoader told him that he had
seen the woman ard that she was q
''spotter." This made the first rail-
roader 'hot in the collar" and he
went right back to the hotel, cent for
the lady and when she came down he
gave her piece of his mind in such
strong language that she decided to
leave town on the first train.
The woman is here with another wO-
man spotter ard the two are making
efforts to get evidence of crookedness
on all the leading railroad men in
town and if any of the higher railroad
heads should drop in the
waste basket soon they can lay the
blame to pretty face surrounded with
blonde hair, who has duped them into
doing said two ladies g favor through
courtesy.
The women are old bands at their
business and are known to all the rail-
road clerks in town who ever worked
in San Francisco, Dallas or New Or
!esrs. They each receive salary o.
BIS month from three different rail-
roads, but their mode of spotting is not
generally on a fair plan and it is assert
ed that they will even stop to black
mail to gain their points.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
Died of Grief.

FITZGERALD, Ca, November, r.
Alexander Pelsy, fahec of the
wife ofrthe bogus Lord Sidney Ia
cells, or Breasford, dropped dead here
yesterday afternoon. Though re-
Gently discharged from the peuitentia-
ry. Beresford married Peiky's daugh-
ter contrary to her fathers wish. It
was later discovered that Lacells had
victimized several concerns. .Pelky S
death was caused by the morbid condi-
tion of his heart, induced by express
sive grieving over the disgrace of his
daughter. He leaves half q million
which she will inherit.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
The Devil Won't Get him.

DOVER, N. H., November 12.-Jos
E Kelley, the murderer of ca shier
Stickney of the Grea. Falls National
Bank, of Somersworth, N. H., was TO-
day found guilty and sentenced to i'm
prisonment for thirty years. Four
testified the murderer was
not me n ally responsible. Kelley was
delighted with the verdict and says
the devil will not g, him now,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
League Entertainment.

The following program was carried
out last ght IN Trluity, on the Occa-
sion of the entertainpent given by the
Epwortn League of that church:
Organ vulun5 larry. Miss Florence Besll
Anthem-Seek Ye the Lord. .Gounod
Prayer.
S1lo. by little Marion McClintock
Re adipg.. Miss asrrison
Flute solo,. ...... Mr.. McCliutock
Vocal solo. ............. Miss Phelps
Audress-Social Importance of the
Christian Family. &C. r. Harvey
Antnem. .CnOlr
Addr ess-Importance of Christian Lit
erature. e............. William Sloan
Vocal do. Miss Harrison
Addrt ss-Tre Iufluence Of Young Peo-
ple's Church Orgapiz stiOns
Observation-Disclosures Rev. McClintock
Hymn. Nearer Ny God to Thee"
Quest on box
Vocal solo Miss Mamie Beall
Hymn. ."Abide With Me-
BenedictlOn.
Mr.. Slolne was not able to be pre-
sent, so he sent his paper to be read.
DR.. Brown tried it, and did try real
hard. But somehow the rea Ter did MT
made much headway. First he would
| read it one way, then hold the paper
to the light abOtner way, and try des-
parately b ard tj.read tsOme other way
Then he held it criss-cross and cross
| CT iss and any way you please. But he
| could not for the life of him make it
go. Finally after doing his level best
| and getting quite out of breath, the doc
tor said something or other alb ut not
having been taught Sauskirt or Arabic
| whenh he was "youpg and charminH,' u
and hough 1t nj ight oe wise t. refer the
MSS to the department of ass! riOlOgy
of the Brit sh museum for translation.
then he blush:pgly wlthd -ew. The pa.
was Dot read.
| Mr.. Harvey's paper was thought
Eful effort which was carefully listepe
fto..R.v .McC iutoca gave the young
folks same sage advise. The musical
events were much enjoyed.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
Shot the Doctor

WILLS POINT, Texas, November u.
DR.. Lewis, of Mccoy, was instantly
k He'd by Addie Wake. last night.
DR.. Lewis was on professional visit to
Mrs. Walker, while in oxicated, and
drew d knife and threat sned to cut her
threat, when she pulled the pistol aad
shot him
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
Will Ratify the Treaty.

WASHINGTON, November 12.-The
ratification Of the Hawaiian annexation q
treaty by the sepat, is assured. The
admins sJra:ion has made q poll of that
BODY and PresidelS Mckinley is
satisfied that more than two-thirds of
tDe senators will vote for ratification.
The treaty is in excellent shape for
prompt action.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
The Durrant Case.

SAN FRANCISCO, November IL The
supreme court stayed the execution of
DGrrant because the remit'iture of the
federal supreme court had not been
received ard because the law allows
the prisoner zen days after a sente nee
to file an appeal. Csliforria's Attor-
ney-General Fitzgerald will be in
Washington TOMORROW, and may hurry
the rem t iture. It is believed the ex-
ecution may be delayed at least six
days.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
Burnett Will Get There.

WASHINGTON, November 12-Se IA
tor Platt, of New York met the presi-
dent by appointment this morning, and
on leaving the white house he g. ated
he had re ,eived assurances that Cen
eral Burnett would be appointed Unit
ed Sta es attorney for New York.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
Shot in the Back.

DALLAS. November 12.-J. 0. Dav-
is, prominent lawyer of Dallas, was
shot three times by John Good win and
NOR. ally wounded. Davis owns farm
near this city and Goodwin had some
trade with one of Davis tenants which
D,vis tried adjust. AS was leaving
Goodwin fired when Davis back was
turned
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

DALLAS, November II "A boiler
exploded at Miles MorSon's mill in
Ea-th county la t night killing five
ersons: John Hancock, engineer:
Fobert Simpson, Benz. Cook, Miles
Merton, the owner OF the mill, a9d
Villa n Cook. All were killed in
stansiy eXcep. Cook and Morton, who
1iUa6 two Ou,S
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
A Place for A drich,

WASHINGTON, November 12.-It is
thought today that Congressman
Frank i. Aldrich, of Chicago, will
probably be appointed minister to the
Argentine Republic. The position
pays $4,000 year, and is considered
most desirable diplomatic post.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
The NOyak Murder Case.

VINTON, Ia November 12.-The
NO' ak murder trial grows more inter
est ng. The court room is crowded
with srecta t:rs, many ladies among
them. "a the ta:litf has be en- oblig ged
on several Onca- ions t) res ore or e.
Dete tive P, rrin. who trailed Nuvak
to Dawson CITY, Alaska, will probAb bly,
take the stand this afternoon.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
Will Brand Animals.

WASHINGTON November 12.-G en-
eral orc ers were issued at the war de-
partment today to revive the method
of br ra1ding animals o the left shoulder
with u. s." This was abolished sew
eral years ago on the ground of cruelty
and hoof braL ding was substituted, but
the latte" is SO readily obliterated as
to facilitate thievery.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
The Horse Show Feud.

CHICAGO, November II "A climax
to the horse show fend is imminent.
Secretary Garrard of the state beard
of agricultur re, said this mornir 2: "A S
soon as we audit these books, showing
the receipts ard expenses OF the horse
show, l will have a statement given out,
even if it sends John A. Logan to the
pan.'
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
Want g. New State.

ALBANY, N. Y, November 12.-As-
samblyman TrainOr of New York City
is on hand again with bill ot.ke from
the state sixteen counties and form
them into new commonwealth, the
name of the state to be Manhattan.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
COrbett Refuses Jackson.

CHICAGO, Novem GER 12-James J
Corbett has refused the 81 800 offer tt
son accepted but Corbett said he desir
ed to box only with Fitzsimmons.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
Looking ND Authorities.

DENVER, November l2.-Judge AL
len adjourned the Sanchez murder
trial this morning TO consult the au-
thorities as to Sauchez's peculiar
dream, which is that he killed his wife
whi !e in state of sOnnsm bulism. The
Judge is load d down with legal au-
DrOsecutiOn
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
Special For thu Bah es.

New ctnaks, new caps and new
dresses. We carey full Inc of in-
fan $ white d esses, both long and
short, nicely made and trimmed. A
fine line of infants 81 k caps 'has been
received, tia' ave heap.
California Store,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
Waiting for Congress-.

WASHINGTON, Nov. % Congressman
Grosvepor hai another consult alton
with the president tdis morning and
learned that certain Ohio appoint
ments will be made when congress
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
CanyaSsiug the Senate,

WASHINGTON, November ia
canvass mad; of the senate indicates
that oeither Secretery Cages financial
plar nor any one providing fer bonds
payable spec fically in gid instead of
coin can secure passage in that bodv
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
Steamer on Il Rock.

MATTEWAN, n. Y. November l2.-
The steamer.Ul ter Saugeit; ran up-
on the rock Storm King, near Corn
" all, during last night and fifteen
passengers were saved. Further par
ticularS are lacking.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
Died of HydrGDhDbia,.

WARREN, 0 November l2.-Charies
ellis, aect Ii. died this morning of
hydrophohia. He was bitten by dog
last Juae AID was well until Monday
last.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
Resolution Can Pass

WASHINGTON. Novemhe 12.-Sena-
tor Mason, OF ll'nois, says the house
will pass the Cub IN beliigerency re-
solutions. if Speate Reed will perm /
them u come before that body.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
1t is Showing.

NEW York, November 12-It is
showing today in. Washington. Balti-
more. Albany, Rochester and oiber
points in this stare. -.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
More New Jackets.

have come in this we *. All the new
styles, in luding he RUSSIAN BLoUSES
in good M te ~ial d colors.
California Store. .
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-12
Paw the Penalty.

FAYETTEVILLE, w. Va, November
ia bert Voisr one of the murder
ers of G oarles Iubson was hanged here
today at 2:3O.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-06-05
AT SCOTT
News Items Picked Up bv The Gazette
Correspondent.

Mr.. Frank Price was Carencro
visitor last Sunday.
Mr.. Wallace Price, of New Or
leans, was a visitor during the week
in Scott, the guest of his brother,
Mr.. J. J. Price.
Messrs. Price and Trosclair and
the Misses Dubenard and Racquet
visited the country last Sun
day.
SCOTS second nine were de-
feated by a country nine last Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Clark, of
Lafayette, were here last Sunday
the guests of Mr.. Mrs. John Price.
Cotton gin men we're plentiful
in Scott last week. They were not
all successful.
Mr.. Alex Delhomme, ST., will
soon have an up-to-date cotton gin.
With two good gins Scott will no
doubt increase the cotton shipment
this next season.
The Southern Pacific Surveyors
were in town last week surveying
the proposed new switch to Mr..
Delhomme's new cotton gin.
Mrs. A. Trahan and Mrs. A. o.
Rudro attended services at Lafa-
yette last Sunday evening.
We are sorry to chronicle the
death of Mrs. Adam Dominique,
sister of P. H. Mouton, last Friday.
Mrs. Dominique leaves a husband
five children and large circle of
friends to mourn her loss.
Mr.. J. J. Price is erecting large
warehouse next to his store.
Mr.. Wallace Price of Baldwin is
in Scott, the guest Of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Price.
ORION.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-06-05
MISS BOAS' SCHOOL
VIII Give it,; Annual Exhibition
ON Friday, June Is.

The exhibition of Miss Boas'
School will take place on the Sth
of June. The exhibition consists
principally of instrumental and
vocal music. The program has
been selected with taste and
judg ment and it is safe to say that
under the able direction Of Misses
Boas and McCord, its rendition will
show intelligent and efficient work.
1t requires hard work to make a
success of school exhibition, but
Misses Boas and McCord have al
ready demonstrated their ability in
this line of work. After the per-
Torrance there will be a dance.
Refresh ments will be served and all
who attend will be offered every op-
portunity to have good time.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-06-05

market building centrally situated is
the desideratum of our people, and
when once established everybody
will wonder how they ever got
along without one so long.
sWith central market and the
butchers all in close proximity to
each other they would vie with
each other in keeping clean, attrac-
tive stalls, in offering better meats
TO their customers and bringing
down prices to the lowest margin of
profits. Then, if customer did
not find what he wanted at one
stall, he would go to others until he
found what he wanted for Ills table.
"Again, we say, we should have
good market house. If any per-
son or persons want to put up one
under the above suggestions we
guarantee them the Council will act
upon the plan we have offered"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-06-05

Broussard, Boudreaux, Breaux, Landry,
Thibodaux, Babinaux and Martin. Several
buildi ngs were named as being the oldest in
the town.
The next thing was the reading and crit
icism of Longfellow's .'Courtship of Miles
Standish.'' The balance of the day was
devoted to discussions of subjects in CRANK
mar, geography and arithmetic.
Wednesday the same subjects were dis
cussed. Teachers showed that they were
getting accustomed to the work and the
exchange of opinions and ideas quite
interesting. Several facts of historical in
terest were presented. The rest of the day
was taken up with the same studies as the
day before.
The normal will last until the 26th day of
June. The working hours are from $3.50
to p. IN.
Miss Clara Baer of New Orleans will give
lessons next week in physical culture.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-06-05
A Pleasant Affair.

The Ladies' Five O'clock Tea
Club was most pleasantly enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. J. G.
Patterson, who was assisted in re-
ceiving by Misses l.. Patterson, V.
Kelly and Mrs. G. NJ. Patterson,
and most charming hostesses were
these ladies. This afternoon being
the first Thursday of the month the
business of the past month was
transacted. A duet from Gustav
LANCE was ably executed by Mrs.
b. Clegg and Miss L. Mudd. An
amusing selection, entitled 'tAn
Irishman's letter." provoked much
laughter. Mrs. E. J. Trahan, read
@sThey say. All Well Suppose
They do" and the beauty of thought
in this poem was observed by all.
Mrs. Darling sang in a touching
manner, "Daddy," song full of
pathos.
Progressive croquet was the game
,of the afternoon, and pretty sight
was the lawn, as the contestants in
their light summer dresses fitted
from one side to the other in search
of flying balls. The prize, lovely
cream pitcher of delf pattern, was
won by Mrs. Biossat.
Delightful refreshments were
greatly enjoyed, the tempting man.
ner in which they we're served be-
ing an appetizer.
Miss Lewis, of the Summer Nor
NAL faculty, was an honored guest
on this occasion.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-06-05
A Farewell Party.

A very enjoyable social affair
was the farewell soiree given at the
pretty home Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. H.
Lusted, Jr., last Monday evening
upon the occasion of the departure
for Europe of Mr.. Chas. Lusted,
ST., to visit his aged mother who-is
critically i'll in England. The
Lusted home was lastly decorated,
excellent music and delicious re-
freshments had been procured and
there was nothing to be desired.
Laurence H. Kenner entertained
all present with some beautiful re-
citations, and Miss Ruth Huff, Mr..
Chas. Lusted, Sr., and Mr.. Walter
Chachere treated them to some
pretty songs. Before leaving every
one wished Mr.. Lusted a pleasant
trip across the ocean and an early
return to the States.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-06-05
OUR ZS/ZORS.

The men and women who pursue
the noble occupation of making
good and worthy citizens of our
boys and girls are with us since
Monday. They are not here for
pleasure or for fun. They are here
to learn SO that they may teach to
others. This is their mission in
Lafayette, and The Gazette is
pleased to be able to state that they
have begun to work under the most
suspicious circumstances, for, from
all appearances, much good will be
accomplished by the normal which
was opened in the High School
building Monday morning.
We all know that the public
school teacher is not, as rule,
blessed with a ponderous bank &C
count and that his chances to amass
a fortune are painfully slim, and
being aware of it as we'll as we are,
we should be willing to accord the
teacher his share of praise for the
generosity and public-splrit which
he displays in giving his time and
money in order that he may be
better fitted to perform his work in
the school-room.
Under the able direction of Profs.
A. L. Smith, J. E. keeny, G. +.
Trudeau and Miss Henrietta Lewis,
all able and experienced teachers.
the normal can not fail to be the
means of enhancing the cause of
public education in this parish and
of impressing upon the minds of
our local educators the wisdom of
adopting the most advanced
methods of modern pedagogy.
Lafayette has been the scene of
large gatherings before, but never
in its history has it been honorcd
with the presence of men and wo-
men who are entitled to more kindly
consideration and hcartier welcome
at the hands of its citizens.
The Gazette repeats the words of
welcome SO we'll spoken by Mayor
Caffery at Falk's Hall Monday
night.
The Gazette greets you, ladies
and gentlemen 1t wishes you
profitable session and a pleasant
stay.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-06-05
A Warm Game.

There will be warm game OF
base ball at the Oak Avenue Park
tomorrow. The Washington boys
will have to show if they are the
proper people to enjoy the envia-
BILE distinction which they won the
other days by defeating the Iata-
yette boys. The gate to the park
will be opened Immediately after
the arrival of the excursion train
from New Orleans. There will be
all kinds of refreshments on the
Admission will be IS cents for men
and 10 cents for boys. The ladies
will not be charged sany admission.
The game will be. .played for a
wager of $50.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-06-05

Mr.. Chas. L. VOORHEES, has con-
tracted with the Gillet Gin Com
pany of Amite City to supervise the
erection of gins in this section.
Mr.. VOORHEES, has just put up gins
for Messrs. p. B. Roy, Alex Del
homme, A. G. Guilbeau and he is
now putting one up for Mrs. Leon
Billcaud.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-06-05

A picnic was given at Chargois'
springs under the auspices of the
My site Club, an organization COM
posed of young men of the town.
All report having had a good time.