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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01
The KirmeSS.

Few entertainments that have ever
given in Ell Paso have attracted 80
much attention as the kirmess which
is to be held next Monday nigh. The
entertainment ia for the benefit
of the public library, and for
this reason alone it is worthy of strong
support. There is no doubt, however,
that the entertainment will be one OF
the most interesting ever given here.
Besides the dramatic poem and
the fancy dances, there will
be several vocal and instrumental
selections. Miss Ada Belle Smith
the popular violinist, will play selec-
ton, and her work ia always appreciate
ed by Ell Paso audiences.
Tickets are on sale at Kline's curio
store.
The following is an extract from the
Albuquerque Citizen:
"Many Of our citizens are grateful to
those who suggested and furthered the
repetition of 'Kirmiss.' The opera
house was we'll filed yesterday after
noon at the second performance, very
largely the result of the very favorable
comment elected by the first. AS on
the previous occasion everything pass-
ed off with grace and case. The hearty
applause and frequent encores mani
tested the appreciation of the audience,
and many were the compliments paid
to the beauty of person and adornment
feet execution of the complex, sym
metrical evolutions of the drills and
dances. Nor were warm words of
praise wanting concerning the thor
Ough and skilful training of Miss HO-
QRnD
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01
DaHOYT'S "A BUNCH OF KEYS"
Will be the Attrao tlon at Myar
Opera House Tomorrow Night.

A first class comedy drama will al
ways please. That Is one of the
reasons why "The Bunch of Keys" is
such a favorite. They are not door
keys or trunk keys but bevy of hand
some girls by the name OF keys.
who have been willed by their uncle
certain property and real estate
in order to decide which one
shall have the hotel the uncle resorts
to q novel but not overpleasing test
that the first drummer arriving at the
hotel shall pick out the one he constd-
ers the homeliest, and she shall be the
lucky one to get the hotel. OF course
the nieces naturally object TO any
such oI IrG1eedi In II, There will Is
that the hotel shall be opened one
month after the reading of the will.
This the willy lawyer Littleton Snsggs
keeps to himself and makes up his
mind to open the motel and pocket the
proceeds; engages q brakeman
by the name of Grimes
who knows nothing about
running q hotel, for his assistant. Teddy
Keys and Dolly Dobbs, two ofthe nieces
agree to help. The other two sisters
hotel life lively for SoagRs and Grimes
and disguise themselves as guests.
Teddy discovers the game and
also takes hand in 1t. She cuts her
hair short and appears on the scene as
q drummer and then the fun is fast
and furious; they finally get possession
of the will and find the codicil by
which the nieces can divide the pro-
perty among themselves which they
agree to do thereby upsetting
Snaggs' plans and saving the modest
drummer from the dilemma of picking
out a homely girl from trio of pretty
ones. Many new sin0ing and dancing
novelties will be Introduced, among
them the famous Acme Quartette.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01
WANTED HER DAUGHTER.
A Mexican Woman Created a Dis
turbance at an Ell Paso Resi-

A Mexican woman created disturb
snce at the residence of Mrs. De Voc
this morning and Officer Winkler was
called 20 take her away.
Mrs. De Voc employs as domestic
Mexican girl of fifteen. The Mexican
woman claims that the girl Is her
daughter and wanted her to quit her
employment and leave the De Voc resi-
dence.
The girl speaks English and insisted
that she was no kin to the woman aud
refused to 60 with her. The woman
persisted In her demands and it was
found necessary to call an officer. He
took her to the police station, where
she was told to invoke the aid of the
district court or see the Mexican con-
sui.
She was warned to stay away from
the house where her alleged daughter
Is employed.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01
TWO New Cases.

Two new cases of small pox were re-
ported to the city physician. They
were Fred Christopher, residing near
the old Klondike saloon on East
Overland street, and Mr.. Bennett,
who has been q foreman for Street
Commissioner Wales and resides on
Sonora street.
Bennett was removed to the pest
house, but Christopher will remain at
his present quarters with q guard plac-
ed over him.
A case was reported at the county
jail this morning but the disease was
subsequently pronounced not to be
SMALLPOX,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01
Custom House Appointments.

Arthur Putin am and Charles L. Log.
an were put to work this morning by
Collector Dillon as mounted inspec.
tors. Their appointments are tempo.
rary, awaiting the result of the civil
service examination which both have
taken. Mr.. Logan will be stationed
down the river.
j. C. Critchett, of Clint, has been
appointed to the position in the office
formerly held by Will E. Race and has
entered upon his duties.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01
Another Victim of Pneumonia.

Pneumonia Is again becoming COM
mon in Ell Paso and fears are expressed
that IL will become as prevalent rs 1t
was last winter, when the dangerous
disease carried off so many persons.
The latest victim of pneumonia is
Elisa M. Madrid, aged l year and 8
months, daughter of the well known
dairyman, N. M. Madrid, who resides
at 712 Hill street.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01

The Ralston Health Club will hold
It's weekly open meeting on Friday,
Dec. 3, at 7:30 p. m. Program, songs
and readings, after which Prof Jas. l..
Hill of Martyr College will give all
present q free lesson in physical culture
and development of the voice and
lungs. AS this will be the last time
all interested should attend. Admission
free.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01
Another Will Contest.

You are named as an heir. BY the
terms of the will you can get Lap robes
and horse blankets at West Texas Sad
dlery Co. cheaper than any place in
me city but you call at corner Oregon
ana Overland streets before they are
all sold.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01
Ladies'.

We have just received from Berlin a
new line of Wooden Dress Goods and
suitings, the novelties of the season,
which we will sell cheap on account of
closing out the business. Come and
avail yourself of the opportunities. J..
GOODMAN, Port of Liverpool store, G.
JuareZ
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01

A sight worth seeing is the pilgri-
mage to the shrine of Guadalupe to be
held in Mexico City during December.
The Mexican Central Ry. will sell
round trip tickets Dec. LIST to 9th inst.
at one fare for the round "Trip.
SEC. B. J. KUHN, COM'I, ACT.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01

A handsome picture always makes
an acceptable Christmas present. A
nice line on hand at the Tuttle Paint
q Glass Co. Phone 206.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01

EXTRAvIADO-Un perro negro de
punta. Sc pagara por su devuelto q
II. d. Treadwell, Hotel Pierson.
80 styles 81 in. all silk ribbon, plain
or fancy, 25 cts q I'd Posener's cut
rate millinery. 100 Sheldon block.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01
A Mistake,

There was q rumor to the effect that
there was smallpox in the family OF
Mrs. Price Moore. This Is not so and
Mrs. Moore wishes to correct the err.
rOr.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01
County Court.

The attention of the county court
was occupied this afternoon by the suit
OF E. A. Stewart VS.. A. w. Spencer to
recover S81 alleged to be due by note.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01

Artistic high class millinsry at Gu
rate prices. Posener's cut rate mil
linery. 100 Sheldon Block.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01
Football Notice.

All Ell Paso foot ball players please
call at 3O8 San Antonio St. tonight at
1870 for practice,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01

LosT-A- black pointer dog. A
suitable reward. 81. D. Treadwell,
Hotel Pierson.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01

Just received French china for paint
ing, at Hartleys, 213 San Antonio st.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01
Pay Day.

Special millinery and ribbons, at cut
rate prices. Posener's 100 Sheldon
block.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01

Our line of Christmas goods and toys
Is the largest in the CITY. Hartley's,
2l3 San Antonio st.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01

Bushong 81 Feldman. Portraits by
photography.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-01

Patronage hangs on a
thread; that thread is your
satisfaction. Treat you hon.
estly and it's as strong as a
cable; abuse your confidence
and it may snap like a cob
web. We are stSiOisg to
build cables; therefore we
handle teas and cOHees
Smf0rted by Chase g
.S1ssbOrss. This name means
q great deal in these days Of
cheap e0erything;; it is a
name that brings you a
guarantee and satisfaction
that no other line Of tea and
coffee will produce.
CHAS. F. SLACK &CO.0
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-11
THEODORE TILTON, PARIS.

One Of the most commanding f,eures
to be seen on the boulevards of Paris
is Theodore Tilton. He Is feet 4
inches in height. finely proportioned.
with snow-white hair reaching down
to his shoulders. and noble features.
The self-exratriated American poet Is
now 63 years old. but retains muc> Of
the joyfulness and spirit OF youth. He
is brimful OF wit and humor, and an
inimitable story-teller. For many years
Mr.. Tilton has kept up cozy apart
ments on the edge OF the Latin quar-
ter near the banks Of the Seine. He
has surrounded himself with books and
Dric-a-brac, and seems content to here
pass the remainder of his days. So
ciety has little attraction for him,
though he Is sought assiduously by the
women leaders of functions in the
American colony. His greatest delight
Is to entertain friend or two at a
cafe corner dinner, from which the
flesh OF birds is excluded, because Of
his sensitive dislike of their wanton
destruction. The gossips have more
than once married Mr.. Triton to some
rich American widow, but these affairs
OF the poets never came out as pre-
dicted.
Mr.. Tilton was born in New York in
1886. The nomination of Col. Fremont
by the anti-slavery party for the presi-
dency Of the United States shaped his
public career. for he allied himself
from the outset to the group OF re-
formers known as the abolition anar-
chists," the most representative fig-
ures in this historic band being Will
liam Lloyd Garrison, Charles Sumner,
Horace Greeley, Wendell Phillips and
Benjamin +. Wade Though much
younger than these champions, ne was
of the original phalanx. and is one
Of its few survivors. As speaker ana
writer his active public life covered
the period not only of the anti-slavery
agitation, but also OF the secession war
Of the reconstruction. During all these
ing crises that succeeded each other
rapidly he was devoted to literature.
Mr.. Tilton was person friend Of John
Brown, and took the body of the latter
north from Harpers Ferry for inter-
ment.
For fifteen years Mr.. Tilton edited
the New York Independent, weekly
now conducted by Professor William
Hayes Ward, the well-known oriental
list. He travelled a great deal as lee
turer throughout the United States.
In twenty-five years he covered $780,
600 miles. In 1890 he went to Europe,
evidently with the determination of re-
naming there the rest Of his life His
habits are precise. He rises at 4 O'Clock
in the morning the whole year round.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-11
The Dtle:laMty l:Oys.

Manager Sharsig, who has three Del
ehanty brothers playing on his Alien
town team, one at second, one at
short and the other at third, speaks
very highly of all OF them, both as to
their good behavior on and Off the
field. and their ability as players. He
says all three are developing rapidly,
and at least Cne Of them, Joseph, who
plays third base. he thinks about fit
for trial in the National League Mr..
Sharsig says this one is a natural born
hitter, and predicts that he will rival
his brother on the Philadelphia team
as batsman before he is two years
longer in the business. lie also speaks
we'll of Joseph as o fielder, either at
third lase or in the outfield, but pref
erably in the latter position. The
other two are most at home in the iu-
field, and Mr.. Sharslg says they. too,
are good hitterS.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-11

day on Jan. ]S, 1870, at Brighten,
Mich. but learned to play ball with
amateur teams in South Dakota. H&'
started in his professional career with
the Portland club, of the Pacific North
west league. in 1890. The following
season found him playing with the L@
Grande (OTe.) club. Of the Pacific In
terstate league. In 1892 he was with
the Butte club, Of the Montana State
league. In 1893 he made his first ap-
pearance as a National League and
American association player, when he
signed with the Cincinnati club, of that
organization; but his engagement was
brief one, and we next find him with
the Binghamton and Wilkcsbavre clubs
of the Eastern League. In 1894 he
drifted to jacksonville. Ill.,, and play
ed with the professional team which
represented that city in the Western
association that season. When Man
ager Chapman secured the franchise
for Toronto, in the Eastern League, he
signed Smith for third base for the sea-
son OF 1895. He was re-engageu by
the Toronto club for the season or
1896. In 1897 he helped Manager
Buckenberger's Syracuse team to win
the Eastern Leagne pennant, partici-
pating in one hundred and thirty-four
championship gaMes,th greatest num-
Der he had ever taken part in during
one season. He ranked high as bats
man, while he stood third in the Off
cial fielding averages of the Eastern
League. He was with the Syracuse
team this season until his release was
purchased by the Washington club OF
the National League.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-11
Physically Unfit.

From Columbus State journal: That
calls to mind the umpire problem--as
it Is called by the magnates. There
is a continual vail from players and
managers about incompetent umpires
but how can it be otherwise, as long as
worn-o ball tossers are appointed as
indicator handlers? The up-to-dat
manager does not hold a player long
after he shows signs of age in dim
eye or a falteying arm. Young and
promising players are continually in
demand, and men of good habits are
especially desired. When a man loses
his batting eye, he has no trouble in
getting position as umpire, where he
Is no more qualified to call strikes and
balls than he was to rap out an aver
age of 800 or better with the ash. Ii
young men of good sight, active on
their feet and with clear brains are
wanted as ball players. why are such
desirable additions not made to the
umpire staff?
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-11
HISTORY PRODUCED PLAYS.
Celebration OF Independence in the Can
tn, - lal

Ceiebration OF independence in the Can
ton OF Neuchtal.
switzerland is one of the countries
in which the tradition Of peoples
theater is still kept alive There are
many regions in which religious plays
are acted every year or at regular in
tervals, and the celebration of any ma
tionai or local anniversary is nearly
always attended with the performance
OF play drawn from the event and
acted by the people OF the country
before their fellows. In the preceding
summer the inhabitants of Grandson
celebrated the anniversary OF victory
gained by them centuries before By
means Of play embodying the prin-
cigal incidents OF the struggle, anG
this year Neuchatel celebrated in sim.
liar fashion the fiftieth anniversary OF
its Independence and the proclama.
ton Of the republic For this purpose
Swiss poet has written "Neuchatel-
suisse" historical piece, which wa.
presented at the end of July by 600
actors and 500 singers, all OF them
amateurs trained for the occasion. The
play consisted Of a prologue and twelve
tableaux, and exhibited the entire his
tory Of Neuchatel from the fifteenth
century down to the present time The
decorations were made in Paris from
sketches prepared in Neuchatel, anG
the large stage was placed in the open
air on the shore of the lake. and tbs
spectators viewed the scene fron
benches that were covered to protecg
them from the rain and sun. Several
neighboring cantons co-operated in the
celebration, which was the most elab-
crate Of It's kind ever given in Swtzer
land. New York Sun.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-11

or errors and were caught mapping on
the bag by Kilroy's queer wriggle. Cal
lahAn's speedy throw or girls sly
methods, says the Chicago News. Yet
in but one instance was the play allow
ed. the umpire generally seeing balk
on hair-line decision and permitting
the base runner to move up peg. 1t
happened again in the first Brooklyn
game when Sheckayd was caught OIL
the bag and Cushman called 1t balk.
Nick Young declared that tricky WORK
by the pitchers was spelling one Of the
prettiest plays in base ball'-that OF
base stealing. With that in view the
idea was impressed upon the staff OF
umpires that any motion to deceive
base runner was balk; that the throw
to the bag must not be made after any
of the motions used in the regular de-
livery to the plate. This part o! the
rule defines O. balk as 'the making OF
any motion the pitcher habitually uses
in his methods Of delivery without I'M
mediately delivering the ball to the
bat" So strict are the umpires that
any feint, however slight, in forward
direction without forwarding the ball
to the plate after pitcher is in posi-
ton is called down in all cases where
a man is caught off the bag. The
players, knowing this, are taking big
risks. They are playing way off the
bag to secure the much needed start
with the pitchers arm. confident that
no unexpected motion will deceive
them. In one way Uncle Nick has
benefited the game, and the only won
der is that more bags are not stolen
daily. But it seems as IL Chicago
pitchers are getting the worst Of it this
season.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-11
Gu 'iOus Funeral In England.

war Office. Some years ago a workman.
was engaged in casting metal for the
manufacture Of ordnance at the Wool
wich arsenal when he lost his balance
and fell into huge caldron containing
twelve tons Of molten steel. The metal
was at white heat and, OF course, the
unfortunate man was utterly consumed
in an instant. The war department
authorities held conference and de-
cided not 10 profane the dead by using
t.te steel in the manufacture Of ord
nance, and the enormous mass of metal
was actually inferred and a church of
England clergyman read the burial
service over il.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-11

matter to keep the players minds on
the gaRe. even when they are away
from the grounds. They worry ana
think about the plays that they have
made and will make, and this and that.
Well, now we are only human. Four
years in succession We have been under
this strain and think that a numoer
OF us have collapsed. VIZ need one
year In which to rest up. We try as
hard as We ever did, but things are
not coming our way. That success
which has followed US around Is with
us no longer. Ny explanation Of it all
Is that We can't stand the strain. A
years rest will do US good deal Of
good. Next year, perhaps, or probably
later In the season, we may get down.
to business, and then we can make
all the others hustle to beat us. II
the Reds should happen to win the
pennant. you will see the effects of. the
strain that the players have been under
all season as soon as they play the
game that clinches it. They will all 60
to pieces, as Baltimore did when IT.
won the pennant, and as Boston did
last year. People VINO think that
ball player has nothing to worry about
are mistaken. II ] were manager OF q
team that was fighting for the pennan4
| would not allow the players to lay
around the hotel all evening after the
game. nor would l allow them to go
to bed before II or 1880. Let them
90 out and enjoy themselves at some
summer resort. ] don't mean thai
they should violate club rules or any
thing OF that sort, but allow them to
do anything so that they will get the
strain Off their minds. When they
are about the hotels they worry and
talk base ball, and that is what should
be prevented aa much as possible with
players who are fighting for the flag.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-11
SIR THOMAS Upton.

Sir Thomas Johnstone Linton
knight, has the reputation of a true
sportsman, is a muffin i!liona!re and
has various business Interests in this
country. He began life as a lahore.
on a Carolina rice plantation and rose
to his present position by force OF in
tellect and business ability. A gift
10 the poor Of $l25,00O In Jubilee year
won him his title Of baronet. His boat
will be named the Shamrock.
The Americas cup was first offered
rs the One Hundred Guiaea Cup" by
the Royal Yacht squadron of Cowes,
England. for competition. open to
yachts Of al nations, In 1851. The
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-11

territory by the United States, ana
marks the elimination OF the opera
tions begun by Commodore Dewey
whose first shot paved the way fof
the formal act on the part or the
lieutenant and caused the promotion
OF the feet commander TO the rank OF
rear admiral. Erumby was assigned
to that duty on the Olympia on jan
uary of this year. when Dewey was
given the Olympia and placed in charge
OF the fleet in Asiatic waters. 1he
detail was made at the request oi
Dewey, who had a great liking for the
lieutenant. Brumby is handsome
man of about 40 years OF age, though
he looks Eve years younger, in spite
OF his luxuriant beard. He entered
the naval academy at Annapolis in
september. 1873, and graduated among
the first five in his class. Upon the
completion OF his two years Of sea duty
On the Tennessee he was promoted to
the rank OF ensign November 26, 1880
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-11
Where the Hebrew Children Are.

Out of 100000 Jews, 5,bO0o are
found in Russia. OF the remaining
1000, 900, 100000 are in eastern Eu-
rope, 100000 In western Europe,
100000 in America, and only 10000
in Palestine. In Great Britain there
are 1O1, 900 Jews. Of whom 64,2SO live
in London, 5000 in the provinces,
1000 in Scotland and 1,779 in Ireland.
OF these, British born number 20 per
cert, German per cent, Dutch per
cent. Eusso-Polish IS per cent, others
10 per cent.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-11
The Windy Isles.

It is the time OF great storms now in
the Philippines. Huge seas come sum-
bling ashore on the beach and the
vessels i'll the great exposed bay have
all they can do TO hang to their an
chors. az the surf sometimes dashes
RS high as their lower foyeyartls,' -
writes the THOR Of Yesterdays in he
Philippines One bit Of description
may we'll apply to the weather now oX-
perienccd by cur soldiers under Gen.
Merritt: The other morning began The
first real storm Of the rainy season.
and We came very near having a bad
typhoon. but some one turned the
switch and it swirled up the back
coast on the Pacific side and crossed
through notch in the mountains some
distance north Of Manila, giving the
city only four days of monstrous winds
and floods OF rain. The streets were
two feet deep with water in the busi-
ness sections. and down at our house
bt the seas the wind blew SO hard that
1t carried the tin from our root off
10 visit the next suburb. Then /, was
that thase sturdy windows of small
seashells set into hardwood lattice
seemed far moro secure than glass. and
I doubt if anything less well construct
ed would have stood the blast that
surged In from the broad bay" In
another storm thousand houses were
blown down in Manila and four Span
ish briggs in the bay totally wrecked
Boston Herald.