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The herald., 1898-01-27
person who knew OF the letter was his

person who knew OF the letter was his
wife.
Did your friends not ask the Presi-
/, dent to appoint you Civil Service Com
missioner"
"All that I know is that the papers
Isaid Representative Walker of Worces-
tier, Mass, where 1 came from. had pre-
sented my name to the President"
Mr. Proctor then took the stand and
at the outset sought to show that the
sweeping classification of May 6, 1896,
was not. as had been alleged. "a leap in
the dark" so far as being equipped for.
the changed conditions was concerned.
CUBAN AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.--Represen-
tatives Heatwole and Smith, two of the
Republican members of the house COM
mittee on foreign affairs, called on As
sistaut Secretary Day at the state de-
partment today and went over the
status of Cuban affairs. 1t has been the
intention of Representative Adams,
chairman of the Cuban subcommittee,
to accompany the visitors, but he was
detained. The call permitted the
members to learn the condition of affairs
on the island, although little was de-
veloped beyond what Is already made
public.
Mr.. Smiths main purpose was to con-
fer with the authorities on the modifca-
ton of that feature of the treaty of
Client under which the building of war
ships on the great lakes has been pro-
hibted He is urging that the moditi-
cation be brought about by negotiations
through diplomatic channels. and after
his conference today Mr.. Smith express
ed confidence that modification of the
treaty could be accomplished. AS chair
man OF the subcommittee, Mr.. Smith is
also looking into the status of certain old
Spanish claims, arising out of the
treaty of 1874, and the protocol of 1871.
Aside from these immediate claims the
inquiry has added Importance in view of
the belief in some quarters that Ameri-
can claims of those held in cornuncado
can be &c vered by this treaty and pro-
tocol
The herald., 1898-01-27
FOR BANK COMMISSIONER
L. j. Rose Is Announced as in the
Running

The race for the position of state bank
commissioner which is in the gift of
Governor Budd is becoming interest
ing, not only on account Of the recent
differences which have occurred in the
local Democracy, but because of the
number of candidates who have aspira-
tions to serve their country and party in
that capacity.
The latest to be announced as in the
contest Is Hon. l.. j. Rose, one Of the
oldest Democrats in this part of the
state. Mr.. Rose is the man who was
opposed to George Patton Of San Ca
briel in the historical congressional
fight OF the last campaign.
The herald., 1898-01-27
German Sugar Bounties

BERLIN. Jan. 26-During the debate in
the reichstag today on the proposals of
the conservatives TO tax saccharne as a
rival of the sugar industry. Baron Won
Thielman. secretary of the imperial treas
ury. said the government would do its ut
most for the sugar industry. He added
that an annual conference would meet in
three weeks and asserted that the views
of Austria and Germany harmonized.
The herald., 1898-01-27
Aluminium Musical instruments

Aluminium continues to extend its
province of conquests. The latest use
to which this metal of the future has
been adapted is in the manufacture of
musical instruments. Mandolins gui-
tars. banjos, violins and drums are now
being made with fittings of this light
material 1t is claimed that aluminium
insures not only resistance to climatic
influences, but also an actual superiority
of tone.
The herald., 1898-01-27
More Mayhem Trials

SANTA CRUZ, Cal, Jan. 26.-The trial
of Constable Jos. z. Harveston, charged
with mayhem, began in the superior
court today. Harveston is we'll known
throughout the county and served sew
eral terms as constable. He is accused
of having been an accomplice of Geo
f. Plylor in manning Charles Harris.
The herald., 1898-01-27
A Petaluma Breeze

PETALUMA. Cal, Jan. 26.-This af-
ternoon this city was visited by fierce
wind storm which although of brief du-
ration made up by its violence. Shut
ters and gates We're torn off and build
ings shaken by the blasts. shatterine
windows and causing much general
damage.
The herald., 1898-01-27
Cold for Cattle

DENVER, Col, Jan. ga special to the
Republican from Pocatello. Idaho. says
The past two days have been the coolest
in this section for many years. The ther-
mometer last night registered - below
AT Bancroft it was II below and at Marke
lake 43 below. The sheep men have had
to drive their flocks from the great burns
of central Idaho and begin to feed.
The herald., 1898-01-27
The Gross Murder

SONORA, CAL, Jan. 26.-The trial Of
Z. J. Gross, who killed his nephew at
Tuttletown in November last, was COM
menced in the Superior Court yester-
day, a jury being secured at 8 o'clock.
Court then adjourned until this morn
ing in order to procure photographs Of
the scene of the tragedy.
The herald., 1898-01-27
At the Receiving HOSPITAL

p. Hammond of Newport was treated
for cut in the upper lip and bruises on
the face at the receiving hospital yester-
day. F. w. Soule of Elmyra street,
whose hands We're blistered by shoveing
dirt, to which he was unaccustomed,
had them bandaged
The herald., 1898-01-27
Postal Savings Banks

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2G-Thr senate
committee on the pos yoif!c' ana post roads
today had under consideration the advisa-
bility of establishing the scheme Of pos al
savings banks in the United States. The
discussion was general and the only con-
clusion reached was that Senators Mason
and Butler should prepare the bill which
The herald., 1898-01-27
Peru's Policy

LIMA. Peru. via Galveston. Jan. 26.-Ac-
cording to dispatches from Sucre. Bolivia.
there is much excitement as to the policy
of Peru. The press urges the government
to increase its armament and to get ready
for the impending conflict, asserting the
existence of a treaty between Peru and
Argentina But the existence of such
treaty is denied here in responsible quar-
tars
The herald., 1898-01-27
Mining LITIGATION

ELkO, New, Jan. 26-In the district
court today Judge Talbot rendered a de-
cision in the case of Corey Bros, con-
tractors. of Ogden to foreclose a lien
against the Gold Creek Mining company.
The plaintiff asked for a judgment for
$25, Sc and the court allowed S13. 324 As.
The result is a virtual victory for the
mining company.
The herald., 1898-01-27
A Yuba Suicide

YUBA, Cal. Jan. 26.-Chas Weeman.
a prominent resident here for the past
thirty years, committed suicide today by
shooting himself in the head. He had
been suffering from a severe case of
neuralgia.
The herald., 1898-01-27
Arizona Bonds

In the supreme court today decision
was rendered for defendants in the noted
case of +. +. Gage vs.. the Territorial Loan
commission. BY the decision is validated
and supported an issue of $25S, 600 of Yava-
pal county bonds issued in aid of railway
conStruSt ton.
The herald., 1898-01-27
He Won't Resign

MONTREAL, Jan. 26-A. r. Stewart,
secretary of Van Horne, president of thu
Canadian Pacific railway, says there is
no truth in the published statement that
Van Horne viii resign from the presi-
drnCN
The herald., 1898-01-27
Undelivered Telegrams

There are undelivered kilograms at the
Western Union telegraph office, corner
of Spring and First streets, for the fol-
lowing persons: H. J. Pyle NJ. w. Clay.
w. S. Baird, F. II. Medbury. S. c. Nara
more, j. NJ. Walters, f. ID. Thorne.
The herald., 1898-01-27
A Mission Secretary

NEW YORK, Jan. 2G.--In accordance
Wlln am agreement Of the general ass em-
bly, of The Presbyterian church. which met
at Eagle Lake. Ind. last May. Dr. c. l..
Thompson has been named as secretary Of
the Prs shNt r.au board of home missions
The herald., 1898-01-27
Molina Must Hang

BAKERSFIELD. Jan. 26.-On the first
ballot today the jury found Ysabel Mo
lima guilty fmurder and on the second
ballot fixed the penalty at death for kill
ing Emelino Ramos in Bakersfield on
Decomher ID
The herald., 1898-01-27
The Ohio Flood

CINCINNATI, Jan. 26.-The foodfn the
Ohio river, after reaching maximum of
50 feet inches at o'clock this morning,
remained stationary for ten hours and is
falling tonight at the rate Of half an inch
an hour
The herald., 1898-01-27
December Revenue

WASHINGTON. Jan. 26.-The monthly
statement of the collections of internal rev
enue issued today shows the total receipts
for December to have been Sl4.S7S6S2. a net
gain for the month of 81 l07. $40.
The herald., 1898-01-27
Count Tisza Dead
a Dan Mn1rnlict

HI DA PESTlL Jan. 2G.-Count Tisza
eN-muist-r Of public works. s d5ad.
The herald., 1898-01-27

PARIS, Jan. &C. NJ. Jules Emile Richie
borg, the French novelist. IS dead.
The herald., 1898-01-27

Loves graVeyard-the divorce court.
Bulletin,
The herald., 1898-01-27
In Fear of a Cut

could be used as a base for future deliber.
ations.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-12

soldiers there the young trooper pulled
through all right. He is now in good
physical shape and is being welcomed
home by many friends.-New Mexican.
The republicans carried this city yes
terday by q very fair vote. Some of
the candid ates on the ticket suffered.
says the New Mexican, because there
was a little corterie of disaffected or
d1sgruntled republicans working
against them by all SORTS of underhand-
ed and cowardly work and disgraceful
treachery. But upon the whole. the
people of this city are to be congratul-
ated upon the fact that they have sus-
tanned decent and honest republican
county administration very hand
somely, despite this treschery
by few alleged republic
cans, and that they Endorsed by their
votes the territorial administration of
Governor Otero. The New Mexican
proposes to treat this matter more full
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-12

il charitable nor educational iusti
tuition. and consequently the New Eng
land Theosophical Corporation must
pay taxes On its real estate.
In the Sangre de Cristo hacienda
near Oaxaca q farm laborer named
Juan Mendez was run over by q mad
American bull last Monday. Mendez
carried machete in his hand when
failing, and fell upon it SO unfortunate
ly that he was almost instantly kill
ed.
Strangers are coming daily to Chi
huahua with the intention of locating
permanently. But one thing retsrds
this movement-the scarcity of DWELL
ing houses. If some one would lay out
a few Thousand dollars in the erection
of group of neat residences, after the
American style, they could be sold or
rented to advantage.-Chihua En-
terprise.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-12

LIONS, but to actual problems, which
they know are felt by those to whom
they are speaking.
The state treasury of Michoacan is
possessed OF surplus of 800, 900 after
spite of the heavy expenditures on ac-
count of the erection of the new hospi-
tal.-Monterey Globe.
1t is how denied that the municipal
lty OF San Luis Potosi has imposed any
duty upon the Importation of bread
stuffs, but claims, on the contrary that
the authorities are doing everything to
encourage the dealers and has reduced
their direct taxes.-Globe.
According to the unanimous decision
OF the Massachusetts, supreme court,
tneosophy Ia not religion, neither is
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-12

highly pleased at the prospect of re-
ce1ving these mementous of her brave
son.-Albuquerque Citizen.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-12
Neighbour
hood Notes.
New Mexico.

There was quite a good deal of
democratic Doodle spent yesterday in
the city precincts to defeat Mr.. Perea.
Mr.. Catron, Mr.. Hughes aud Mr.. Ro-
nero, but 1t did not do the spenders
much good. They are wiser and sad
der men todsy.-New Mexican.
Special religious services. are being
held at La Luz and other ceuters in
Dona Ana and Lincoln counties BY
Rev. w. S: Huggett, of the Door of
Hope mission in Ell Paso. Rev. Hug
gett Is great rustter in the spiritual
vineyard, and Ia doing q deal of good.
New Mexican.
A new placer machine is being tried
by the Monte Cristo Mining Company
at San Pedro. It is an immense dredg-
er, built and used for canal construction
In chicago. It weighs 81 tons and has
cost several thousand dollars to trans
port. 1t handles earth, rock and grav-
Ell at thd rate of two tons per minute,
ana mas been successful we'll Reg
lister.
James 0. Armstrong and Gertrude
Yale were married in Ell Paso on the
second of this month. Miss Yale was
resident of Okland, California,
and was visiting her sister
In FL Paso. Mr.. Armstrong has
iOr long Time been q fireman on this
division OF the Sothern Pacific, and at
present Is working at the round house
in Lordsburg.-Liberal.
Eastern Dona Ana county is forging
to the front owing to the construction
OF the Ell PasO & Northeastern railway
and the Alamogordo and Sacramento
railway, A vast section of New Mex
leo rich In agricultural, pastoral and
mineral resources, is being opened up
and in few years from now that Sec
ton OF New Mexico will be a
prosperous, well populoted country.
New Mexico is going ahead slowly but
surely.-New Mexican.
| Jose p. Ruiz, con victed of the wantou
murder of little Patricio O'Bannon, q,
Albuquerque, is sentenced by Judge
Crumpacker to be hung on Friday
December 2, next. E. W. Dobson for
the defense moved for Q new trial
which was over-ruled. Ruiz had moth.
ing 60 say when sentence was pronoun.
ced and appeared unconcerned. Ruiz
while drunk, deliberately killed the
little boy for apparently no reason
whatever, while the child was at play
upon the street,-New Mexican.
The election passed of very ouietly
in Lordsburg. There were seventy
/
prise to those who had been figuring
on what the returns would be. This
Is partly accountable for by the fact
that four republican votes that were
expected to be cast here were not put
In the box, the vo5ers having been call
ed away, and by the appearance OF
eight democratic votes that were cast
on transfers. the voters not being reg.
istered here.-Lordsburg Liberal.
Mrs. M: G. Nettleton today received
q letter from lady in New Orleans
stating that she had prayer book,
which was picked up on the battlefield
OF San Juan and which belonged to
Guy G. Endsley, the Rough Rider
from this city, who died in Cuba from
the yellow fever after he had gone
through the whole Santiago campaign.
The letter states that q number OF
small articles were found in The PRAYER
book, and that they would be forward.
ed to this city upon receiving a reply
from Mrs. Nettleton. The latter is
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-12
Photo by Bushong & Feldman,

in the future and the renegades who
worked against the republican ticket
yesterday under the guise of being
republicans have not heard the last of
this by very long shot. Mr.. Perea's
majority in this city is LA, which,
considering all circumstances, is very
handsome and shows that the good and
decent citizens of the capital have not
forgotten the valiant and strong fight
made for the best interests of this city
by Mr.. Perea for the past Is years
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-12
Mexico.

In TORN q lately established Catho-
lie school has become 20. popular that
hardly any pupils are left to attend the
public school.
The bishop of London has directed
his candidates for order always to
preach on q subject, not q text, and to
apply themselves, not to abstract cues.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-12

son.-Albuquerque Citizen.
Rough Rider John r. Gooche of
Troop I, is back from Fort Thomas
hospital where he has been sick with
typhoid for the last two months. His
story relative to the Tampa experien-
ces OF the squadron left behind there
does not differ from what the returned
troopers have already narrated, and
his sickness was the result of the heat.
sudden change of climate. water and
other changes of habits which were
forced from the nature of the situation
upon the troopers which were unable
to get to the front. In the hospital at
Fort Thomas, KY, the best of care was
taken OF Gooche, and under the careful
doctoring and nursing given the sick
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-12

Ask for "EL PA8O TRANSFER"
the best cent CIGAR on the market.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-26
CRICKET.
CANADIANS WIN IN HOLLOW STYLE FROM
MANHATTAN.

CANADIANS WIN IN HOLLOW STYLE FROM
MANHATTAN.
The Manhattan Cricket club Of Brooklyn. acted
as the host OF the visiting Canadian willow WELD
era at Prospect Park yesterday. and most enjoy
able game took place. At least. the Canadians con-
sidered IL So for thcy won IN rather hollow style
by l45 runs and outplaycd their opponents In all
points Of the game
McGiverin and Laing. tho visitors two best bowl
ers appeared have found their length" and tho
manner in which they moved down the Manhattan
wickets was most disastrous 20 tho home club Nc
Givern. who bowls II modum-pa deceptive ball.
was the more successful trundler Of the two, and
he was rewarded with tho splendid analysis OF 6
wfckets for 2 runs while Laing took for Is.
The Canadian batsmen also felt Mt homo. and
Chambers IN particular played a brilliant innings
His defence perfect. but he did not hesitate To
make every effort score when opportunity pre-
sented. and he ran up 60 In short order. McMurtry
also played sound cricket for ~. and tho total was
materially increased by good contributions nom
HIS and I.ang.
The Manhattan batting proved unusually weak
and the procession kept up from the beginning
the end Of the innings. not man reaching
double figures. -
The Canadians will play representative New
York team to-day at Staten Island They VIII he
their mettle in this game. and VIII nave TO put
forth Il great effort TO win. The score.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-26

FAvORITES BEATEN AT SARATOGA.
THEIR hackers VAIL AS oND AFTER ANOTHER

COME IN AT THE END OF THE LINE.
Saratoga. " Y Aug % (speclaD.-After n
heavy rain in the early morning. and few
intermittent showers later. there a well
come break in the clouds by noon. and the races
we're run in sunshine. but over very bad track.
II was a day Of disaster for hackers Of favorites.
for not one Of them caught the Judges eye first.
The last race particularly Notifying TO them.
as IL was won by Of the rank outsiders. ridden
by the little colorcd boy. Dupee. who also won
the first race while Powers rode the winners Of
the other three. Hollands pair. Hold Up and Hop
Scotch were most favored in the initial race for
maiden two-year-ods. but Fantasy who made
her debut in this -ace In front all the way, and
finally won by length and a half with the
Holland pair second and third Lord Zeni and
L'Alouette were heavily played for the second
race but South Africa made a runaway affair OF
IT, and all Of the other races were OF the same
order the winners oil cantering in several lengths
TO the good Thus little is left TO describe be-
yond the sensation produced as one favorite after
the other defeated. TO bring sorrow and
anguish to their deluded supporters. These the
summaries:
First 0or maiden two-year-olds. five furlongs,-
Fantasy. 100 Opupee). to and TO 3. won. Hold Up
TWINS ana Ho J. hi1d ''sT GS s0'S hap ny
sensna also Hold Up and Hop Scotch coupled
Xfrca III To%s 'ns uPT'f and "s' to
won; LAouette io4 G'orbes, to 3 and 30 g. second
1sR Clara and u sS s.o ra
Third race thGpdieap for 'woyear-olds six furlonss
IS oGreerO. is TO and TO /. thira Time~i:2o
ronss ssnsudse Is1d oi "a no Ssss5a to-
and to 8 won; Es,ssa III ,cG mxahn to and to :
,s sSSpu psmoess and Msf.hai also ran s8 o.
mil oS lDupet) 10 I and b 1. NO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-26
RESULTS AZ HARLEM.

Chicago. Aug 25.-IIarlem track slow: weather
cool Results follow:
First half MISUNDERSTANDING. 20 l..
won; AniiQuary 10 !. second Becky Ban. third Tine
1:l4N
second rae. (nve and n half MISUNDERSTANDING 70
t. won. Old Fox to J. second. Air Blast. third Time
1I2H . a.
Third race (mie and twenty yaris)-Molo. II 10 10.
won Official. 2. second. Locust Blossom. third Timo
II .5OA.
Fourth (siN fIrongs)-King Berrnuda 70 !.
won: Heirh Ho. second. Warren Point thir Tine
Firth race mile sixteenth David Tcnny. 70 J.
won. Fervor. TO g. second. can't Dance, hird Time
i .J4st.
Sixth race Gour and half furongs)-Jinks. 70 O..
won. Nora c. 5 20 /. second slverone. third. Tine
O.s7i.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-26
BASE HITS.

Nine Of the twelve clubs voted TO 40 1usI,' ~
ttoltoos As New-York and Baltimore couiu NV
vote Il was practically unanimous
The troubles of the St. Louis club may FURNISH Wv.
,oag,s tho necessary oophole TO reduce the circuit
70 eight clubs. 1t will be a good thing LOT 0a''
ball when this comes to pass
Baltimore not only gave cincinnau 49,
,brosbinr Yesterday. but passed the Porkopol''ahS
I'm the League race.
The Louisville team Is slowly put SUI ,nan,
ho,u,oor itsolf and the Brooklyn team
,,,,.u ,oo- ba,Inlavng in Brooklyn and gross ms
,nanagement in Manhattan, the local eh'"uS
have little 10 build their hopes UPON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-26
FOUR FAvoR1TEs WIN AT ST. LOUIS


St Louis Aug. 2l-Four favorites won al inc
Fair Grounds to-day. Helen Wrenn, In the opening
event. was badly cut down. which Will retire her
from the turf Track fast Weather pleasant
Summaries
Frst race Selling six furlonrsl-tuhrcha, ~ !NHn
Csmp, ) 10 l. won: Ire. % tLan's). 70 ! am
2 10 . second Truxillo. lo+ 81. AcDonadJ, 20 L. ul
Time rs Forsythe. Miss Bramhe. Joe o sol h"'nl
gen Hester Annie blackburn. Red Duchess pm s.
ancc Plantation and Groganette also ran Helen wren"
second race for two wear olds Eve and one haif fur
lonesD-lessie Ewing. 100 81. Mcdonald ~ =. won
Iafayettc III GothersolD. 10 TO and to . srconh'
Rose Ass. 100 C. McIntyre). to J. mira. nm M.
iCnx Thler Florissant Eea A.okn. Clarence H.. BACK
Spot Nothing and Francis Brookwcod also ran ,,,-
Third race Selling. mile and quarter 'narInh'
Z 10 | and to l. second Gomez. lo4 Glnorep :. 70
tbird Time 2,Gl Confession. Barbee. Lord Neville;
Lula Fry Judge stsadman. Anger. Little bilee ana
Zsrina also -, c., q,
Fourth race ohandcap furlongsl-siver SET. va
or Purns 5 20 3 won; Buckvldere. 1i2 81. Mcdonald
70 and 10 g. second Belle 81 Memphis. Jos &C. Nc
Iniyre) 3 10 !. third. Time-i:2Tt Augustln also
started. - $780,. n
Fifth race six Observation-Disclosures. 81 Dimes, y
10 ; won Verify iOi ~. Mcdonald. 3 10 and 70. o.
second. Gath lO4 IT. Burns). - third linle-I'if
Sldluhia and Floridas also . -
sixth race or two-year Ode. five and one half fur-
longsl-Guess Me- Jos IT. Burns, 70 won. Hlttick
1Gs (MacJoynt. 20 and 70 J. second; Deniy ~
Taylorl IL 10 ]. third Time .uo'P 'eotEio'
Oraibee, Pat Cleburn and Katie Gibbons also ran
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-26
PROGRAMME or SPORTS TO-DAY.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Bay. 2:3O p. m;
Saratoga ] 80 p. m. ,.a
GOLF.-Tournament OF the Englewooa
Golf Club; annual tournaments Stockoridec'
Saratoga Narragansett Pier and Bar Har-
Dor. $4,000.
CRICKET District Cricket
League against Canada Livingston staten
Island, IL q. m.
LAWN Observation-Disclosures tourna-
ment Niagara on-the- Lake. 80
BOXING.-Matthews- Smith. Lenox Atm
letic Club.
YACHTING. -Knockabou races on the
Sound Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht CluD
against Philadelphia Cornthian Yacht Ciuo'