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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
FAIRNESS TRIUMPHS
And the Railroads Have Al
most Won Their Long
Fight Against Fraud
And Dishonesty.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-It is rep port
ed today that directly after the senate
acts on the Paris peace treaty, which
the president will send in next
Wednesday, the anti-scalping bill will
be taken up, or at least progressed suf.
ciently to insure it's passage within q
month. Senator Wolcott of Colorado
will take an active part in pushing this
measure, which passed the house by
. decisive majority.
The senators have been flooded with
arguments pro and con and evidences
of fraud but what apparently impressed
them most is the admission of the pre-
sident of the Brokers' Association that
at the present time ninety five per cent
of all sales of transportation made by
br okers are violations OF law.
This admission has been strongly
brought out by George 81. Daniels, OF
New York, the general passenger prac-
agent of the New York Central, and
tically father of the bill. He.bases his
argument for its passage on the broad
ground that underneath all business
interests is the great moral principle
of right and honesty in the conduct OF
public business.
The recent national conference in st.
Louis OF associations of merchants,
transportation companies, aud COM
mercial travellers, who advocated the
measure, has also assisted materially
in making its friends declare today
that there is no longer any doubt of its
passage.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
Street Railway Promoter Has
Arrived From Dallas.
THE PRISONER TALKED.
Said He Is Not Guilty Of Any Crime
and Was Prepared To Fill ALI Or
ders He Received From Those An
sweriDg His Advertisements
Blames Henry For All His Misf0r.
fnnQ9

Deputy United States Msrshals
Worden and Bullock of Dallas arrived
here this morning on the Texas and
Pacific with George Washington Lee,
who was lodged ia a cell at the county
Jail, which he still occupies in default
OF q $1,000 bond.
Lee was arrested at Dallas December
HERALD) on Q warrant issued in this
city charging him with using the
mails to defraud.
The prisoner is quite we'll known
citiae1s cMIa1 Of ne Ell Pss Paso pso%'ne1c sod TO-
many at Prescott, Arizona. He came
here last fall with q friend by tho
name of v. E. Msgi and early in Nov.
ember they learned that the citizens
committee had . valuable street rail-
way franchise 10 give away and they
proposed to accept it and build the
railway, asserting that they represent
ed New York syndicate.
The citizens committee ssked no
questions and was shown no credentials
but went blindly ahead with the ne.
gotiations and almost closed the deal
with the two men.
One day it became rumored that
Msgi and Leigh had been in trouble
at Prescott before they came here, but
when questioned both denied having
done anything dishonorable. The
street railway deal, however, terminal
ed then and there.
Early in December Postmaster Cap
BELLS suspicious were aroused by the
vast number of letters coming to his
Office addressed to the Standard Supply
Company of this city. There being
no such concern here and each letter
apparently containing money, he stop
ped their delivery aud notified the de-
partment. He was instructed to arrest
the party representing himself as
the manager of the COM
pany. The manager proved to be
George Washington Lee of street rail-
way fame but by that time Lee had
probably scented danger. At any rate
he had gone. From several sources it
was learned that he was in Dallas and
it was there that he was arrested Dec
ember q while enquiring for mail st
the post office.
Lee published his alluring adver-
tisments in four papers, the Globe De-
mocrat. the Cincinnati Enquirer, the
Philadelphia Times and Chicago pa
per. The advertisement was printed
under the head of "Agents Wanted"
and was as follows:
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30

This alluring bait was snapped at by
persons in all parts of the United
States as q hungry trout snaps 1T O
live minnOw. Hundreds of letters
came to the Ell Paso Office and many
are there yet unopened.
AN INSURANCE AGENT.
Lee also represented himself as
being in the life insurance business
and wrote to at least one accident
Hartford asking for the agency at
this point. He gave them for refer
ence the name of Hon. Jno. A. G
Henry, banker, who never existed
except in the Imagination of George
Washington Lee.
Horace B. Stevens is the
authorized agent for the
forwarded to him last month and has
resurrected since Lee left in search of
new pastures.
The letter follows:
Ell PASo. TEXAS, Nov. IA, 1898.
Travellers Ins. Co., Hartford, Conn.
/ Gentlemen: l beg to inquire whether
you wish to establish an agency here.
If so, would be pleased to accept the
same. Am now in tho life business
and can work the two coniointly in q
satisfactory manner. Refer to Hon.
Jno. w. A. @. Henry. banker here, as
to ability ETC. Trust L may hear, lam
Yours Respectfully.
GEO. LEE.
AT first Lee said he had nothing to
say butwhen asked concerning the iden-
tity of "Hon j. A. G. Henry" referred
to in his letter he said that Henry was
quack doctor and had proposed to 90
into partnership with him to manu-
facture and sell patent medicines, bak-
ing powders, face powders, and other
LEE IN JAIL.
Lee was seen at the county Jail this
afternoon by HERALD reporter. He
looked like man who had suffered
mental anguish. His face
was pale and it's expression that of alb
ject misery.
II left here openly" said Lee, s'and
made no effort to hide myself in Dali
las.
'Ah! but 1 know who is at the bot
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
Entertainment at Hotel Dieu.

Last night performance wac given
at Hotel Dieu by the Lyceum Dramatic
company for the entertainment of the
patients.
The one act drama entitled "Drifted
Apart" was given by ]. Prayer Crosby
and Mrs. Inez Greig.
A vocal duet was rendered by Mr..
and Mrs. E. V. Berriep, and songs by
the entire cast consisting of j. F. Cros-
by, Jr., A. S. Greig, j. A. Buckler,
Julius Krakauer, the Misses Kneelapd
and Windsor, Mrs. Greig and Mrs.
Buckler.
The performance was much appre-
ciated by the guests and song after
song was encored.
After the entertainment the men,
bers of the company went to the resi-
dence of Mrs @. N. Buckler where the
genial president served a delicious
lunch.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
WIN. SULZER
Will Be Run Against Bailey For
| Minority Leader.

Will Be Run Against Bailey For
Minority Leader.
NEW YORK, Dec. 3O.-Congressman
VIM. Sulzer has been pushed to the
front as Temmany's candidate for lead
er of the minority in the next house of
representatives to succeed Bailey of
Texas.
Snlzer is pronounced silver man
and his selection has caused howl
from the democratic congressman of
this state, Massachusetts,, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, and several western
states.
Richard Croker, who is sponsor for
Sulzer, will not be swerved from his
course by numerous protests. 1t is
whispered that Sulzer hopes to be the
running mate of VIM. J. Bryan in
1900.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
6IROUx CASE POSTPONED.
Habeas Corpus Proceedings May
Not Be Heard For Several
DAVIS

The habeas corpus proceedings in
the case of Eugene L. Giroux were set
for hearing in the district court at
ten o'clock this morning.
Giroux is under Indictment at Baker
City, Oregon, for obtaining money un-
der false pretenses. A certified copy
Of the Indictment was sent to the COVER
nor of Texas, and upon it's authority he
issued re9uisition papers to District
Attorney White, of Baker City, who
went to Austin, but who is now iu El
Paso with the papers.
When the case was called this morn
ing Judge Buckler in behalf of de-
fepdau announced that he was COM
pelled to ask for continuance. He
said the copy of the Indictment and
other Oregon court apers had not
been attached to the warrant when It
was issued by the governor. de said
he had wired for them but the
governor replied that they must re-
main on file in his Office. He tLen
wired for certified copies and was
He asked the court to postpone the
case until they arrived. rs
District Attorney White, of Baker
City, said he was not desirous of taking
any advantage of the defendants and
was willing to postpone the case but
hoped hearing would be had not lat
er than tomorrow for he was anxious
to return home.
The court thereupon postponed the
case until the papers arrive by mail.
In the court room Giroux sat be-
tween his attorneys, Messrs. Leigh
Clark and Buckler, on the one side
and District Attorney White and Sheriff
Horner on the other. He appeared
perfectly at ease and cracked jokes
with those around him. After the
case was postponed he retired to an
ante chamber with Attorney White
for consultation and as they withdrew
shoulder tr .Ff
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
AN IRREPARABLE LOSS
OF A Man Who For A Gener-
alton Has Exerted His Good
Offices In Behalf Of the
Sister Republics.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-Senor Don
Mstias Romero, Mexican ambassador
to the United States, is deed.
He had been confined to his room In
the legation since Saturday, suffering
from appendicitis. Senor Romero un-
derwent surgical operation Wednes-
day.
Minister Romero was born in 1887.
He came to Washington as the official
representative of Mexico In the United
States at two different periods. His
first soiourn began on December "a,
1859, when he came as first secretary OF
the Mexican legation. continuing as
such until August IA, 1860, the day on
which Minister Msta left Washington
on leave, when he became charge d.
affaires and continued in that capacity
until October Goth, 1868. On that day
he was appointed as the envoy extra
ordinary and minister plenipoteEtisry
of Mexico, in which capacity he re-
maiued in Washington until July 16,
1868, when he took his departure for
Mexico.
The second period of his service in
Washington extends from March 4,
1882, to the time of his death, and it
continued without interruption except
ing from May, 1892 to February, 1893,
when he, while absent on leave, dis
charged the duties of secretary OF the
the treasury of Mexico, filing that
office for the third time.
During the years which elapsed be.
tween these periods Minister Romero
served at two different times as Sec
retary of the treasury in Mexico, and
for few months as postmaster general
of that country.
Minister Romero during his second
official residence in Washington, con-
tributed to the press of the country
several papers relating to Mexican af-
fairs, prepared with view
to correct misapprehensions con-
cerning the laws of Mexico,
and it's social, political, industrial, and
commercial conditions, the feelings
and disposition of it's people towards
the United States, and several other
subjects affecting the relations between
the two Republics, and to furnish in
formation in matters concerning Mex
leo, which ought to be better under
stood in the United States.
On account of his long residence in
the United States, the greater part of
his life having been spent here, many
people in Mexico, and especially those
who are unfriendly to this country,
have thought that pleasant and agree
able associations may have impercep-
tibly Influenced and controlled his
judgments and methods of thought.
The funeral services for the dead
will take place in St. Mat
thews' Roman Catholic church at 1
O'Clock Sunday. The remains will be
placed temporarily in vault and
later will be taken to Mexico for inter-
ment.
Madame Luco Garcia, a sister of the
ambassador, is very i'll with
grin
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
RELEASED ON $4,000 BOND.
Tom Tucker Took Change of We
nue. to AlbuQuerQue,

Thomas h. Tucker who was taken
to Santa Fe on last Tuesday by Sheriff
Kinsell. under indictment for the kill
ing of Hipolito Vigil in 1892 returned
home this morning.
Tucker was obliged to give bond in
the sum of five thousand dollars with
the Hon. N. B. Field, Jack Akers and
Charles Shirrick as sureties, and took
change of venue to Albuquerque.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
MARRIED A BARBER
A Young Woman Worth Half a
Million.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Dec. 3O.-Miss
Mildred Vaughan. of Paducah, KY,
who is worth over half million dol
lars, was privately married in the par
lors of the Lake View hotel late last
evening to Frank F. Ball, q barber of
Benton, Mich.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
NEW YEARS CALLS.
Please Send In Names Early.

The HERALD is informed that an
effort will be made to revive the GUS
tom, still practiced in many eastern
cities, of keeping open house on New
Years Day. Ladies who intend to re-
ceive callers on that day are requested
to send in their names this, Friday,
evening or very early Saturday morn
ing. for publication in Saturdays HER
AID.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
STRUCK A ROCK

And Foundered, Drowning Several.
HONG KONG, Dec. 30.-News has
been received here that the Glasgow
steamship Glenavon has struck rock
and foundered. Her captain and mate
and second and fourth engineers are
missing. The Grew are believed to
have been saved
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
HANGED
On Automatic GdlloWS

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Dec. 30.-Ben-
jamin r. Willis, only % years old, was
hanged on the automatic gallows in
the state prison at Wethersfeld at
1920 O'Clock this morning for the mur-
der of his former school teacher, David
Lambert of Wilton, year ago, while
robbipp his residence.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
LOVE FEAST
Among New York Republicans

Among New York Republicans.
NEW YORK. Dec. 30.-A complete
love feast has taken place among re-
publican politicians. Platt announces
that Choste will be named ambassador
to England, and he will move his con-
firmation in the senate. Chauncey
Depew will be elected senator, sue
ceeding Murphy.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
NO QUARANTINE.
JuareZ Authorities Persuaded Board
OF Health That No Need For 1t
Existed.-Stdr Chamber Proceed

1ngS.
The board of health held a meeting q
yesterday afternoon to discuss with the
Juarez health authorities the necessity
of quarantine against that city. The
meeting, for some reason, was a Sec
ret one-representativ OF the press
being excluded and but little con-
cerning the proceedings could be learn
ed from those who participated.
Just before the board met q number
of citizens were clOseted for a time
with the members OF the board and the
advisa bility of suppressing smallpox
news was the chief topic under discus
sion, it is said. a committee was ap-
pointed to confer with newspaper men
and a meeting of the committee and all
newspapers managers and CORES
pondents is called for this afternoon at
O'Clock at the Ell PssO club.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
LAST SESSION
Of the Southern Educational Asso.
CldtiOn.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 80, 169S.-The
delegates to the convention of the
Southern Educational association reas-
sembled at uine O'Clock this morning.
After transacting a quantity OF routine
business inciden to the final ad journ-
ment the convention listened to several
papers and addresses of much interest
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
MURDERED A GIRL

And Now Has Paid the Penalty.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 3O.-Do-
mimic Krathofski was hanged here
this morning for the cold blooded
murder of his 16 year old step-daughter
Victoria Pinkos, in January, 1897.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
REVOLT SERIOUS
And Britain May Interfere To Pa
civ the RebelliouS Tribe.

MADRID, Dec. 30.-The British oc-
cupation of Tangier is feared. The re-
volt in Morocco has reached such pro-
portions that Great Britain's interpo-
sition to pacify the rebellous tribes is
not unexpected.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30

MANTED, One representative in every
w city and town: salary fiI st three months
$500 per week and expenses; experience not
necessary; permanent work, exclusive terri
tory; entfre new; no canvassing; send thirty
five cents l35c] in silver to cover packing
shipping circulars, contract. etc Standard
Supply Company. Ell Paso, Texas.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
PLEDGED

To Prevent the Return of Dreyfus
to France.
PARIS, Dec. 3O.-An enthusiastic
meeting of 10000 members of the
League of Patriots was held today,
and passed resolution pledging the
league to prevent the return of Drey-
fus to France even at the cost OF q
revolution.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
NO TRACE FOUND

Of the Wells-Fdrgo Express Messen-
ger.
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 30.-Special to
the HERALD.-Charles Beeler, the
Wells Fargo Express driver who dis
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30
Silver,

NEW YORK, Dec. 3O.-Silver s.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-30

CONTINUED on 0th psge.]
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
MI. J sN

CONSULT THE OLDEST. LARGEST
AND MOST SUCCESSFUL MEDICAL
INSTITUTION IN THE WORLD.
The old DIR. Hallock Medical Institute.
established SO years ago QS4S) for the
scientific treatment and cure of diseases
of men.
All diseases of men cured in a few
days, skin diseases, blood poisoning,
nervous debility. etc.
OUR MEDICAL BOOK, and a list OF
questions sent (sealed) for the asking.
Book describes anatomy of men and tells
about mems diseases, in plain language
and how cured. You will be BETTER
Inspired. written by the Old Doctor him
self. Send for it today-or call on us
when in Boston.
Endorsements from Boston Papers.
The Old Hallock Medical Institute has
stood the test for fifty years. 1t has
served the community in its special ca
pacity faithfully and with conspicuous
ability. Its long service if nothing else,
would commend the Institute to men who
seek ;s,pecialss Of integrity and master
Among the many dispensaries and
specialists for diseases of men The Ole
DIR. Hallock Institute stands out pre-em
inent as the bright and particular star
OF them ali.-Boston Record.
We have no monthly treatment. We
give a written guarantee TO cure durable
cases for a stipulated fee, payable as
patients are able.
Institute for Mems Diseases, oldest in
the world-Established 1916 so years old
Consultation IN person or by letter.
Daily, to 9. Sunday. 10 to l.
HALLOCK MEDICAL INSTITUTE.
10 courtae ST. Boston. Macs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
Maine Fraternity Notes.

\ lodge of Odd Fellows was institutaa
'eceheiy al Northeast Harbor
state Deputy George l.. Lakin has dur
thse IT, I.e - az ~ months instituted lodges Of
Mexico. - y e.'' AiAi'e," ana
me Odd Fellows of HARMONY are rails
uts runus 70 purchase a new musical in
slrument for their hall, and have been
successful thus far
alres5 ~ gil l..a,, a5ayse reports 80 members
y; W, which is being formed IN Aubura.
ine louSe VIE probably bt instituted the
last off this month.
Inc knights of the Ancient Essenic Or
yer, bailS worked the third degree upon
Louis Goldberg and acted llpon Two appIi-
cations for membership, Tuesday. The
meeting meet was followed BY banquet. The
membership of l25.
me date of the drill for the gold toma-
naWk between aMachigomne tribe. /. o. r.
~ M'' OF Portland. and Sycamore tribe. No.
o. 81 rh sanford has been fixed for January
81 Machigonne tribe. Machigonne tribe
mas extended an invitation to all the
members of Sycamore tribe to be present.
Red REQ Men me event oy IS no OF great interest 70
propaply he large attendance to witness
the work The judges will be chosen pv
the great council of Maine
meeting of the Masonic bodies of the
','i 1hiiNieiil ana accepted rite was
held in the Masonic temple at bangor.
.Mheonesday afternoon, when the first TO
the IA degrees. inclusive were conferred
on dozen candidates from different
parts OF eastern Maine. Wednesday eve
nlng the 10TH and 10th degrees were con-
ferred upon the same candidates. The
afternoon session was largely attended
by prominent Masons of Bangor and Its
vicinity and at the evening meeting be-
SIDES the resident members, many of the
leading officers of Masonic bodies IN
Maine We're present. The candidates are
from Bar Hapbor, Ashland and Houlton.
The following lodges of Good Tempars
nave been instituted in Maine recently:
NJ kebo Lodge. No. 339. at Bar Harbor,
by Mrs. E. G. Munson, G. S. J. T., S. II.
Hopkins, G. T.; Charles Tilly, secretary;
William Clark, deputy. Meets Monday
evenings. Alert Lodge, No. 81. South
Ihomaston, by Grant Rogers. Rev g.
q. Edgeltt, G. T.; Rinhard Ward, secre-
tary: |. Z. Pert. dept. Meets Monday
evenings. Harvest Lodge, No. 40, at
Washburn. by II. Z. Henry. j. o. Brew
err, {. r.; II. &. Everett, secretary: f, w.
Norton, deputy. Meets Saturday eve
nings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17

one of the busiest places in Camden
just now is the establishment of ]. A.
BREWSTER merchant tailor, also manu-
facturer and dealer in ready-made
clothing. In March, 1894, Mr.. Brew
ster. without credit or capital, started
business in one small room, buying mill
remnants and making them into
trousers, etc, employing one or two
hands on foot machines. Soon his
business Increased and he bought out
the clothing business of G. H. Cleve-
land, and a move was made into the
Spear block, the present quarters of
the custom department. He put in
eight power machines driven by an
electric motor. His next advance was
the addition of is more machines. In
the course of the business up to this
time MI Brewster had not only manu-
featured goods for his own selling. but
made a large order of shirts. etc. for
Boston houses, a branch of business
which he still carries on, and it has
reached such proportions that he has
removed it into the Keller factory. In
November, 1896, he bought the stock
and business of Ralph B. Bucklen an,
employing him to take charge of a Gus
tom tailoring department. position
which he rs still successfully filling. A
peddling cart is also run in connection.
covering quite a portion of the State
from Boothbay TO Augusta. All this in
| four years, starting at the age of "a
reflects much credit upon this young
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
POSSIBILITIES OF THE POSTAL SYSTEM.
Cheap Mail Facilities One Of the Chief Fac.
tors in Cur Prosperity and Progress.

Common is the commonplace" The
most valuable of civil benefits is such
commonplace matter, that we scarce
iy give it a thought. 1t would stake a
winter on whaler nipped in an ice
noe to make us truly appreciable of the
worth of the postal service. What a
wonderful thing it is. Wonderful in its
organization, with its vast machinery
Lon the collection and distribution Of
letters, its railway mail ears, its route
riders, the unfailing order and preci-
SION OF its methods. Wonderful it is,
100. IN its results. 1t knits together
lamilies widely separated. 1t carries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17

1t is curious fact that exactly as
many boys as girls We're born in Lon
don during the week before last-134s
of each, making 1886 births in all.
Such a tie is rare occurrence.
There was, however, similar equality
in the second week in May, 1894, when
1857 of each sex We're born.
A license for stage plays, granted to
the Cripplegate Institute, is the first
such permission ever given by thu
Lord Chamberlain office to a place.
within the limits of the city of London.
The old City of London theater stood
outside the boundaries, while in
Shakespeare's time the Lord Chamber
lain had nothing to do with the
theaters. As.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
President Faure's daily mail is said

President Faure's daily man Is sa'u
to contain on the average Nv letter >,
of which $50 are begging letters low
petitions on political matters ioV
petitions from criminals, loo COM
niaiuts against officials, 50 anonymous
insults, and 20 threats of death.
In the archives of the DUO dc "a
,rremouille have been found the min
hooks of the Sorbonne. the Ecciesaas
tjcal Court, from 1906 to 1oo3, the peiioa
az tha strongest struggle asalnss
protestantism in France. 1hes ai
now in the Paris National library.