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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-11-04

We will forfeit 81, 600 if any Of our pub
lished testimonials are proven to be moi
genuine. THE PIso Co., Warren, Pa.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-11-04

The average girls idea of modesty is
to blush when any one mentions gar
tiers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-11-04

A girl without money is the most
generous thing on earth.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
Sd EDITION, 4:3O p. m.
AT MANILA
Situation Is Grave.

KONG KONG, August 1.-American
steamer ''Seafre' (Zairo) arrived this
morning from Manila. Just before the
steamer sailed from Manila harbor,
Admiral Dewey was informed that the
Spanish authorities were ready to sur
render Manila when called,on by him.
Dewey will connect the cable with
Hong Kong as soon as the city is oc-
cupied by the Americans.
Gen. Merritt has notified the war
department concerning the situation at
Manila, which he says is very unsa-
tisfacfory and dangerous owing to the
attitude of Aguinaldo's army Gen.
Merritt is of the opinion that Aeuinal-
dos insurgents are acting similarly
to the Cubaos under Gen. Garcia upon
the question OF their rights to enter
and possess themselves of the city,
although in this case the insurgents
are more formidable element, more
numerous and better armed. Gen.
Merritt, however, says he will do his
utmost to protect all citizens
from the savagery of the in
insurgents, though his task is a deli
cate and difficult one, because of the fact
that he must, while fighting the Span
iards, be ready at moments notice to
repel the INSURGENTS
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
FATAL FIRE.
One More Added to ChiCago's Ter
rib1e List

CHICAGO, Aug. 2.-Flames in the
Berwin hotel, North State street.
early this morning. caused panic
among hundred guests of the hostel.
ry, and five known deaths and numer-
Gus injuries resulted. The dead are
VIM. Tiedman, Charles Seaman, two
unknown men, and W. Seaman The
two first jumped from third story
windows and died Immediately from
their injuries. W. Seaman. musician,
jumped from an upper floor and died
from his injuries.
Rescued inmates are positive that
several more lives were lost. The
flames spread rapidly and when the de-
partment arrived all means of exit
were cut off from several inmates. The
upper windows were crowded with
frantic people who appealed to those
below to save them
The origin of the fire is unknown.
1t was discovered in one of the lower
floors
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
The SpeCk Case.

A jury in the case against Geo.
Speck, charged by Annie Rooney with
disturbing the peace in the vicinity of
her residence. was impsneled
at 2 O'Clock today and the case opened
with crowded court room. The
first witness produced by injured
Annie" to prove the guilt of the de-
fendant was none other than Mrs.
Laura Bradt, who tried to commit
suicide short time ago, and who later
appeared in the police court.
docket charged with vagrancy. Laura
testified that she was not ins the dis
turbance The next witness was q color
ed lad named Garfield, who resides at
the residence of Annie Rooney. He
was followed by Annie herself Both
told that Speck cursed the boy who
came to his house on an errand by
mistake.
There are many more witnesses to be
examined and the chances are that the
case will not be finished until tomor-
row. Attorneys Teel and Wallace are
looking after MIR. Speck's case.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
Progress of Bond Allotments.

A Washington dispatch says: The
subscriptions for the new 3 per cent
bonds for amounts of $500 and less
will reach $1O9,OOO,O00 The increase
above the figures of 100000, 600 re-
Gently reported is due to the decision
of suspended cases in favor of the sub
scribers. Rigid inquiries were made
as to the good faith of the subscrip-
tions in respect to the individual char
acter of the bids where long lists were
submitted by bank brokers. Salts
factory evidence has been furnished in
some of these cases that the subscrib-
ers were actually seeking the
bonds in their own names and that the
grouping through q single bank or bro
ker was due to the natural tendency to
seek such agencies. Allotments below
S4 900 are now being made, but it prob.
ably will require month to complete
the distribution of the notices. 1t is
probable that no bonds will be awarded
to the subscribers for amounts in excess
of 81, 700. The exact limit is still un-
certain because of the suspended cases
which have not been decided.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
pEACEOR WAR?
Spain's Answer Awaited.

WASHINGTON, Aug. with the
deepest interest, the administration ia
waiting to hear whether Spain desires
peace or more war. A decision on that
point is expected not later than Thurs
day. President Mckinley called for
an immediate answer. but that implied
time given for comparison of views by
Spanish leaders. tits believed meet
ing of the Madrid cabinet was had to-
day.
If there is any unanimity of senti-
ment on the part of members of the
cabinet either for or against it is be-
lieved here that the war is over, and
that not another shot will be fired.
Terms OF Spain's answer may be re-
ceived at almost any hour.
MADRID, Aug. Duke Almodovar
del Rio, minister of foreign affairs, re-
ceived a telegram from Paris stating
that the reply of the United States
would be forwarded to Madrid imme-
diately. The French, German and
and Austrian ambassadors conferred
with the duke,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
ELECTROCUTED.
Martin Thorn, The Notorious Muir.
derer. Executed At Sinu Sina.

SING SING, N. Y, Aug. I.-At IL
O'Clock this morning, Martin Thorn,
murderer OF William Guldensuppe, was
legally killed in the electrical chair at
the state prison here
Thorn's last night of life passed
somewhat restlessly. He slept some.
but appeared to be feverish, and tossed
about on his cot. At O'Clock he was
aroused by his keeper. Thorn went to
his cell door and looked out wistfully.
What are you thinking OFF," asked
one of his guards. Il was thinking OF
Posen," he answered. Posen. Germany.
Was Thorn home
Thorn's guard brought him break
fast but the condemned man could not
eat. He tried hard but the food would
not down. Two bites of ham half an
egg, and a swallow of coffee covered
the limits of his appetite. Thorn kept
up his nerve we'll. He went to the
chair with composure.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
SELECTED TROOPS.
To Represent Impartially All The
States In The Porto Rico Cam
pdiQn

WASHINGTON, Aug. IAN order
was issued by the war departm ent yes
terday for the dispatch of an entire
army division to reinforce Gen. Miles
in Porto Rico. This will be known as
a provisional division and will be com
manded by Major General Wade. at
present in command of Camp Thomas,
Chickamauga Park.
He is ordered to turn over that com
mand to Major General Breckenridge,
inspector general of the army, and re-
port to Secretary Alger at Washing
ton, for instructions before departing
for Porto Rico, bringing with him his
adjutant general and his aides.
The provisional division will consist
of twelve full regiments and General
Wade will select them, not from troops
under his old command, but with parti-
cular reference to equitable represen-
tatiOn in the Porto Rican campaign of
all the states of the union.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
The Pay Train in the Ditch.

The S. P. pay train, due in Ell Paso
at noon today, went into the ditch
three miles east of Benson, Arizona, st
IL o'clock Sunday morning. just what
caused the wreck at present seems to
be mystery. The engine jumped the
track and was followed by the two
coaches. The latest account of the &C
cident said that the coaches were burn
ing, but as to them being entirely con-
sumed by the flames, there is doubt.
Fireman Taylor.was killed outright,
Engineer Walker is badly but not Sc
riOusly scalded, and the conductor is
said to be in very serious condition.
The train is said to have been going
at lively rate when the accident oc-
CURED, and this portion of the af-
fair is to be Investigated by officials.
The train will arrive here some time
tonight and the boys will receive their
pay early in the morning.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
CRITICAL
Period Will Ensue In Cuba When
Peace is Declared.

| peace IS DcCIdTeO.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The admin
istration is formulating general plans
for the temporary American military
regime in Cuba following the conclu-
sion of peace between the United
Stntes and Spain. The government is
aware that critical period
in the history of the island is
certain to attend the withdrawal of
Spanish sovereignty from the ter
ritory and the installation of Cuban
republican administration, and that
the presence of an American garrison
in all principal cities and towns is
confidently expected and these gar
risons probably will need to be main
tanned for several months.
The war department is therefore
contemplating the detail of an army of
fifty thousand men for Cuban occupa-
tion after peace shall have been de-
clared, to be selected from the vol
unteer army exclusively, and pains
will be taken to give those regiments
which have not gone to the front
chance to see service in Cuba.
A military government will tempo
rarily prevail throughout the island, +,
and the probability'is that Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee will be placed in command
of the garrisoning army and made mil
itary governor of the territory.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
SAN JUAN STUBBORN.
Prospects Are Good For A Lively
EiOht

NEW YORK, Aug. l. "A dispatch to
the Herald from ,Ssn Juan describes
the feeling there over the landing of
American troops on the island. Great
excitement prevailed for several days,
and there was large emigration from
the city to the interior. There was no
riotipg or disorder.
San Juan now has settled down into
state of seasoned readiness for an
American attack, which is expected at
any time. Everything indicates that
the city will not be taken without
great bloodshed. Some talk of sur
render has been heard but the Span.
ish troops are stubborn and will fight
to the end. The property of foreign
residents will be amply protected.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
New Electric Line.

Last evening HERALD reporter was
informed by one of the Oldest residents
of FL Paso that he had received q let
ter from northern capitalists asking
about the feasibility of building an
electric line. Among other things the
letter said: Il passed through Ell Psso
this last winter on my way to and
didn't have time to stop
and look into the matter at that time.
still I have not let the matter drop by
any means. and | want to know a few
things about the city and the way one
has to go about getting permission
from the Mexican government to run
the line over into JuareZ. OF course 1
expect it will be the most feasible plan
to try and buy out the old car compa-
ny. but If that fails will have to resort
to the first plan.
you may look for me in Ell Paso
about tho 1st of October and my trip
looking into the matter for immediate
action
The citizen who showed the letter to
the HERALD reporter said: "Now I
thought l would authorize you to pub
lish the whole letter and give you the
name too, but to save this gentlemso
from annoyance from different people
here in Ell Paso, who
deals, 1 think it best to withhold his
name until later. Nevertheless
1 have written him, and informed him
also by sending him a copy of the
HERALD as to the prospects for the
new natatorium. think that this nata-
torium idea will have the desired effect
and as soon IS hear from him I will
let you know
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
Peace Commissioners.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Talk of
peace has given prominence to the
men who may be chosen to act as COM
missioners on behalf of the United
States. Stewart L. Woodford minister
appointees. Richard Olney, secretary
Of state during Cleveland's last admin
istration, will almost certainly be
named. His conduct of foreign affairs,
especially during the dispute with
England over Venezuela, has been
much commended.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
Chinese Deported.

This morning the United States
commissioners court was in session
for the trial of seven almond eyed
celestials who it is thought were try
ing to get ahead of the Geary law by
coming into the United States without
special invitation from Uncle Sam.C
Asst. United States District AttOr-
ney Redford Sharp, who came up from
San Antonio yesterday, represented
the government, and the first one of
the Chinese tried was found guilty, he
not being able to produce good proofs
that he was an American citizen. So it
was ordered by the court that he be
given a free ride back to the fiowery
kingdom. The other six not being
ready for trial, they were taken back
to jail and will await the time set by
Commissioner Sexton, for their trial.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
Police Court.

The docket this morning showed
monthly fines paid to the amount of
$3.50.
Cruz Rivera, picked up by Officer
Franco in drunken condition was as
sessed 50.
Tillie Howard was arrested by John
son for vagrancy and was assessed a
fine of SO.
Alonzo was locked up by Rogers and
Taylor for being drunk and down and
was assessed S2.
Jose Cordera, arrested by Officers
Denniston and Dwyer for being drunk
and down, was fined 81.
Fred John was fined 81 for being
drunk and disturbing the peace he was
arrested by Denniston.
Marcus Salazar, arrested by Dennis
ton charged with assault and battery,
will be tried this evening.
VIM. Ermatos will be tried this
evening for being drunk and disorder
ly. Officer Ross made the arrest.
Geo. Smith was arrested by Officers
Rogers and Taylor for being drunk
and fighting and will have q hearing
this evening.
An individual named Oberlitner was
drunk and disturbing the peace, and
as consequence was arrested by Den
niston and fined 50.
John Franklin was arrested by Of
fcers Taylor and Cole for theft. It is
the opinion of the officers that this in
dividual is sailing under an assumed
name and Acting Chief Bendy propos.
es to hold him until such time as he
can make an examination.
1t seems as if some of our bike riders
have not taken the trouble of learning
the price of bicycle lamps yet. Officer
Rogers arrested J. p. Diet
er and Henry Daniels for
riding their bikes with out lamp and
they.were assessed 81 each.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
AMERICANIZED.
Amusing Scenes In The Conquest Of
Porto Rico.

Porto Rico.
PONCE July 13.---Via St. Croix, w
1. Aug. 1.---Porto Rico is turning
American as fast as the United States
troops advance The Americans don't
have to hunt the Spaniards. The citi-
zens are doing that for them. lima
gine city of 5000 Inhabitants. eight
tenths of whom are hun ting for tn e
other two tenths and bringing them in
by the nape of the neck, two or three
at time, to the city.
Spread over miles of country, here
and there at frequent intervals, may
be seen body of twenty to fifty excit-
ed persons dancing around house,
shouting and yelling at the top of
their lungs. After while
some of them dash off and pres
emily come back to the American
soldiers. Then with yell, HE is
there, he is there, catch him, catch
him." the soldiers go and pull out
miserable, shaking, undersized indivi-
dual and make off with him to military
quarters. The poor wretch keeps
chattering his convictions that he will
be killed, and the excited crowd fol-
lows so closely that the soldiers have
to walk backward and point their
bayonets at them to protect their pri-
soners.
The crowd yell and some draw their
fingers across their throats threat
eningly, which does not have very
reassuring effect upon the trembling
prisoner. Arriving at headquarters,
the shivering one, instead of being put
to death as he fears is only asked to
sign the parole agreement, which he
does with as much alacrity as his shsk-
ing hand will permit and he is let go
to join the crowd and yell, "Viva los
AmericanOs''.
Here you have the city of Ponce of
today. Really the shivering ones are
Spanisrds. The troops advanced to-
ward the outposts of San Juan Sstur-
day night. When the troops took
possession of Yaucos, the mayor of
that town promptly issued this procla-
nation:
Porto Rico assist in one of her most
beautiful boasts. The sun of America
shines upon our mountains and valleys
this blessed day of July.
This day will be a glorious remem
brance for each son of this beloved
isle, because for the first time there
waves over it the flag of the stars plant
ed in the name of the government of
the United States of America by the
major general of the American army,
Senor Miles.
''Porco Ricans, we are by the mira
culous Intervention of the God of the
just, given back to the bosom of our
mother America, in whose waters ma
ture placed US as people of America.
To the people. we are given back the
pane of her government by General
Miles and we must send her our most
lection through our conduct toward the
valiant troops presented by distinguish
ed officers and commanded by the illus
trious General Miles.
Citizens, long live the government
of the United States of America. Hail
to their valiant troops. Hail to Porto
Rico. always American. Yaucos, Por-
to Rico, United States of America.
FRANCISCO MEGA, Alcalde."
Citizens of the town hugRed the
Americans and some fell on their
knees aud embraced the legs of the
sol5iers It waSa remarlyablo racop-
tion to an invading army. Afterwards
the citizens went hunting Spaniards,
as they later did in Ponce.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
BISMARCK DEAD.
Mesa ges of Coincidence Continue
To Pour In.

BERLIN, August 1.-Telegrsms OF
regret and coincidence continue to pour
into Friedrichruhe from all parts of
the world. Among them was one from
Mckinley. No definite arrangements
regarding the funeral OF Prince Bis
marck haveEet been decided upon
They may not be for day or two. En-.
peror William and Baron Won Buelow
minister for foreign affairs, arrive at
Friedrichsruhe tomorrow.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
Deeds Filed.

County Clerk Pitman filed two deeds
today:
First by a warranty deed from c. G..
Van Dyke and wife to Ernest +. Good
ner in consideration of $3.50, lot No. Is
of block 222 Of Campbell's addition was
transferred.
Second, the Campbell Real Estate
company decided to Mrs Meta Wilson
in consideration of 1915, lots four, five,
six, and part of lot seven in block 253
of the Campbell addition to the city of
FL Paso.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
ENGLAND Not Considered.

LONDON, Aug. LIN the house of
commons today Mr.. Curzon said in re-
ply to a question that no negotiations
were in progress with the United
States regarding the Philippines. He
also said the government had no in
formation that Germany was seeking
to get possession of the island of
LuzOp
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
HObSOn.

LITHIA SPRINGS, Ga, Aug. l.
Lieut.. Richmond p. Hobson arri ed
here this morning and repaired at
once to the Sweetwater Park hotel,
where his mother is stopping
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01

Word has been received in this city
that DR.. Wilkinson and his wife, for
merly Miss Stevenson, are having q very
delightful time in London.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
John Jacob Astor in Conference.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-Col. John
Jacob Astor, arrived here this morn
ing from Tampa. He had a. confer
ence with Secretary Alger and Gen.
Corbin and later went to the white
house to meet the president
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
Capt. Dodge Dead.

A telegram from Santiago announces
the death of Capt. Charles Dodge,
He was stationed in Texas for many
years and is we'll known in the west.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01

Rogers is now serving ice cream
soda in all flavors with crushed fruits.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01

The Ell Paso boys in the Rough
Riders ars still at Tampa.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01

The flag did not float today from the
pole in the plaza. Ed. Wales, street
and park commissioner, was instructed
by the city council to raise the flag
every day except in case of storm.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
TOMORROW, Bushong q Feldman '

Tomorrow, Bushong Il Feldman will
have on display in A. H. Richards
show window the photographs that
captured two medals in N. Y. They
will be on exhibition few days only as
they are due at Berlin, Germany. Octo-
Der 18th where they will be exhibited
at an International Convention of
Photographers.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01

The best Mexican and Havana cigars
are made by the Ell Paso Cigar Mfg.
Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01

O'Brien Coal Co., sell pitch, paper,
lime, cement, plaster, etc.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-01
Silver.

NEW YORK August 1.-Silver 5S g.
IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-15
CONDENSED LOCALS.

Policemen J. A. Mcdonald and W. A.
Hixson have been fined $50 and $40, re-
spectively, for gross neglect of duty.
NJ J. Barry a member Of the fire de-
partment, has been ordered to pay a fine
of $25 for intoXication, payable in I'VE
monthly installments. He was also direct
ed to make an affidavit to abstain from the
use of intoxicating liquors during his con-
nection with the department, and warned
that repetition of his offense will result
in his summary dismissal.
Daniel Crawley, a colored boy eleven
years old. was struck by bicycle near
18th and streets yesterday afternoon and
his left leg was broken. He was taken TO
Freedman's Hospital in the hospital am
bulancc. The boys parents live in rear of
No. 1903 street northwest.
Gabriel Cross seventy years old, living
at 1918 Half street southeast, and employ
ed as gateman at the railroad crossing at
9th and K streets was taken suddenly III
about Q o'clock last night while on duty.
The fifth precinct patrol wagon was called
ard the sick man was removed to his home.
Burglars visited the premises of Mrs. Ma
mic D. Rixey, No. 1414 X street northwest,
Sunday night The refrigerator in the
back yard was robbed of twenty pounds OF
beef and lamb, three pounds of chops and
about twenty-five pounds of butter. Com
plant Of the robbery has been made to the
police.
There was a fire yesterday afternoon in
the house of Mr.. Robert White, No. 1904
1st street northwest. A pan Of wax left
on the stove caused an explosion. Mr.. Ed
ward Darrell, a neighbor, went in and made
an effort to extinguish the flames He was
painfully burned about the face and hands.
No. IL engine company was called to the
house and the flames were soon extinguish-
ed. The loss amounted to $25.
1t was charged that without the slightest
provocation William Bowen, colored. last
evening struck James G.. Capehart in the
head with a brick. Fortunately the blow
was not a severe one, SO Judge Mills let
Bowen off with fine of s.. AS he did not
pay, the prisoner went down for fifteen
days.
A fine Of s. was imposed on Frank
Beuchert in the Police Court today for vio
lating the law relating to public vehicles.
1t was charged that he solicited passengers
near the entrance to a public hall last
night.