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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
Sea Sick Soldiers.

The following letter was recently re-
ceived from one of the 18th regiment
boys:
HONOLULU, h. l., July &, 1885,
"John Baumann, Fort Bliss:
Dear Friend: After q miserable
voyage of ten days we arrived here
early this morning, all tired of the
never felt so miserable in my life.
l am far from being we'll now, having
some sort of fever. There swere all
kinds Of beautiful views at sea. The
ocean was as placid as the calm bosom
of q pond. Some were seasick, home
sick, lovesick, You could hear hun
dreds of such expressions as: kill me
while 1 am asleep" "Take an axe
and knock me in the head" etc. 1t
certainly was quite laughable. I WAS
not only sea sick but sick of the sea as
we'll.
I'VE had no end of songs and music,
''Down on the Wabash, Crooked in
the cradle OF the Deep "Suwanee riv-
err, ''Home, sweet home, etc.
81 am writing these lines in the
house Of representatives, formerly the
throne room of Queen Lii. 1t is surely
q stately palace and contains statues
and paintings of all their great chsrac-
tiers for generations past. 1 went up
on the dome ara got spienolQ view
of the city.
"This is q city OF 10000 or more.
The citizens accorded us a great re-
ception-s feast fo- 5000 men. This
is the finest climate in the world. The
Hawaiian army stationed here is fine
body of men.
1--WE remain here four DAYS and then
continue our voyage to Manila-a trip
Cs p days.
1.-THE people here are dead in for an
nexation.
''WEIDNER "
Five thousand silk badges were dis
tributed to the soldiers by the citizens.
These badges were very pretty. The
device was an American eagle with
spread wings, mounted upon the cross
ed Hawaiian and American flags. Over
the device is the inscription aloha
Nui," or good luck, while underneath
are the words ITO Our Boys in Blue,
Honolulu, 1898.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
BUILDING Permits.

City Clerk Catlin today had rush
in issuing building permits.
G. M. Du Bots, who has1built a good
many rent residences in Ell Paso in the
last year, today took out permits
for the erection of five more, which
are as follows: Two brick residences
in block 262 of Campbell's addition, to
cost $3.50 each.
One in block 262, Campbell's addi-
tion, to be of brick and to cost 81, 600.
One in block 267, Campbell's addi-
ton, to be of brick and to cost 81, 900.
One in block 264, Csmpbell's addi-
ton, to be of brick and to cost 81, ZOO.
All of the above houses will be
erected from plans drawn by r. c..
Ball, supervising architect.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
White Oaks Notes.

Work on the freight storehouse
turntable, well, and boiler house is
rapidly nearing completion at this end
of the White Oaks road, and work or
the round house and depot is being
pushed with all possible haste, and il
Is expected to be finished in the near
future.
The first car load of telephone poles
arrived few days ago from the Sa.
cramento mountains, and this is the
first shipment of lumber out of Alamo
gordo for Ell Paso. The poles are very
fine, being fully thirty five feet long
and good and straight. These poles
will be used to string the wires on
from the terminal of the line at the de-
pot to the city Office of the COMPANY.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
Observation-Disclosures.

On next Wednesday evening at
o'clock, at the first M. Z. church in
this city, will occur the marriage of n.
Brockmoeller to Miss Elsa Weitemey-
er. The groom is at present foreman
in the Guggenheimer smelter at Aguss
Calientes, Mexico, and is considered q
first-class man in every respect. The
bride is a sister of Mrs. VIM. Felt,
wife of the T. =. car inspector, and
is q very accomplished young lady.
After the marriage the young
couple. with several invited guests,
will go to Chopin Hall, where refresh
ments will be served. An orchestra
will be present and dancing will be in
dulged in.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
Deeds and Leases.

One warranty deed was filed with
the county clerk today. Geo. V. Long
and wife convey to w. w. Read the
northeast corner of block 22O of Cam o.
bells addition to the city of Ell Paso in
consideration of $500.
Two state land leases were made to-
day, one with B. A. Golson, of Pecos
City. In consideration of $3.50 the
state of Texas leases to the said B. A.
Golson 800 acres of public school lands
in the county of Ell Paso.
The second lease is made with w.
E. Tinnin of Pecos City. In consider
alton of $3.50 the state of Texas leases
to the said w. E. Tinnin $50 acres OF
the public school lands situated in the
county of Ell PasO
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

The remains of our dsughse
Theney Heath, died December IL,
1897, were removed from the Ever
green Cemetery to the Concordia Gem
etery for her final resting place. This
was ct the dying request of our daugh-
ter. ito be buried in q place where he''
rest would not be disturbed by water.
Upon opening the grave no water was
found, bnt our promises were fulfilled.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful In thy grave so low;
Thou no more will join our number,
Thou no more our sorrows know.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life Is fed;
And In Heaven with Joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tears are shed.
S. NJ. HEATH,
o. L. HEATH.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
Tennis Tournament

held tomorrow afternoon at the courts
Of Ell Paso Tennis Club is attracting q
good deal of interest and there is a
good deal of speculation as to the
probable winners of the cups.
The best players of the club are
matched against each other in the sim
giles and ali seem confident of winning,
which will make the tournament we'll
worth going to see.
OF course there are few little stakes
placed on the quiet and the favOrites
seem to be Newman and Netf as sim
giles, and in the doubles Campbell and
Neff as the favorite team.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
LARGE Reward Offered.

Details of the.Santa F'e hold up near
Fort Worth Thursday night show that
it was most bid attempt at robbery
The fireman was .silled and the engineer
badly hurt. The robbers tried to blow
up the express car with dynamite, but
officers scared them off before their
purpose was accomplished. A reward
of thousand dollars apiece has been
offered for the men.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
LOCALS.

Fishing tackle 1t Twins.
-Smith's Creamery is open again.
Refrigerators and Gasoline Stoves.
MOMSEN & ThORNe.
FL paso Steam Laundry, Telephone
No. ~.
O'Brien Coal Co., sell pitch, paper,
lime, cement, plaster, etc.
Rogers Is now serving Ice cream
soda in all favors with crushed fruits.
Ask for "EL PASO TRANSFER"
the best s cent CIGAR on the market
The best Mexican and Havana cigars
are made by the FL Paso Cigar Mfg.
90.
Cool and comfortable dining cars
on Santa Fe Route are obtained by
use OF electric fans.
Come and bring your family to
Rand's Grove and spend q pleasant
day. No charge for admission.
Electric fans are cooling. You get
them and other seasonable articles In
Santa Fe Route dining cars.
Big reductions in -four and sugar at
the FL Paso Grocery company. Cor
ner Overland and Oregon streets.
Money to Loan on Jewelry Furniture
and articles of value, at Weich's sec
ond Hand Store, Ills. Oregon ST.
vapor and medioated baths At 4l6
North Oregon street Rheumatism
relieved at once; massage In all forms
Rand's Grove pleasure resort
Grand concert every Sunday. Open
daily. Refreshments at popular prices
This week flour and sugar at reduced
prices at the Ell Paso Grocery COM
pany. Corner Overland and Oregon
streets.
Porfirio Diaz Hotel aud Restaurant,
C.. Juarez. Regular. dinner from to
10 p. m. Good wines. No Chinese COOK
ing.
This week flour and sugar at reduced
prices at the FL Paso Grocery COM
psny. Corner Oregon and Over land
streets.
"Ruberoid Roofing" Most durable
easiest TO lay. No pitch to melt and
run Of. Ell Paso Fuel Co. Agent All
Santa Fe st.
Special arrangements made for pri-
vate picnics and party. Enquire on
ground or address l.. Franz. Box 62S.
Ell Paso, Tex.
Payne-Badger Coal company, Nc
Alester, Cerrillos and anthracite coal,
cord and stove wood, ynrd second and
chihuahua streets. Telephone NO. IL.
Valley bran, wheat, choice clipped
oats, Cerrillos coal, wood and kindling;
building material Of all kinds. Ell Paso
Fuel Co. Phone ITO. All S. Santa Fe
ST.
fyou are putting up fruit this sea-
SON IL is useful to know that you can
buy Is pounds of choice white pre-
serving sugar at Wstson's grocery for
one dollar.
We are headquarters for house,
room, restaurant and hotel QUILTING
and sewing machines. We buy, ex-
change rent, repair and store furniture
and loan money. st. Louis Furniture
Co., 317 FL Paso St.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
Circus at JudreZ.

The Orrin Bros. Circus arrived last
night from chihuahua where they
played last week. The company consists
of sixty artists from the leading music
balls and circuses of Europe and the
United States.
Among the old favorites witch. were
with them last season are the marti-
nettes, acrobats and Ricardo Bell, who
is the idol of the Mexican public: out.
side of this it Is an entirely new COM
pspy. Tonight will be the first ap-
pesrsnce and tomorrow there will be
two performances, in the afternoon at
4:30 and at night at $40.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
PERSONALS.

We. Stottler left this morning over
the Santa Fe for Colorado Springs,
Colorado.
L. E. Barnes, of Juarez, left over the
Santa Fe this morning for trip
through the east.
1t. ". E. Stottler, U. S. A. came in
last evening from Mescalero, N. NJ.
by way of the Northe astern.
C. Amanda, of the county clerks of
fee, left today over the T. & P. for q
short trip to San Elizario, Texas.
Mrs. J. c. Coldwell, after week IS
visit to Mrs H. B. Holt of Las Cruces,
passed through this city, for Mex
leo.
w. T. Wells was among the outgoing
passengers on the Texas & Pacific to
attend the meeting of the A. o. U. w.
in Dallas.
Ex-Alderman J. F. Kachler who has
been attending to some business at
Duncan, Ariz., has returned to the
city permanently.
NC. Stevenson, of Tucson, passed
through the city today on his way to
his old home in Virginia, where he ex-
poets to spend couple of months.
F. G. Matteson, an attorney at law,
from Eugene, Oregon, Is late arrival.
Mr.. Matteson will probably go out on
the Northeastern, in search OF per-
manent location.
Miss Jennie Wall came in this morn
inc on the Santa Fe from New Mexico.
Miss Wall has just returned from
years. trip to Europe where she has
been studying music.
solr nf,1r
evening, after having visited various
points in his Mexico diocese during
the last two months. Tomorrow Bishop
Kendrick will participate in the SER
vices at St. Clements.
agent, and J p. Ramsey. general man
ager of the r. G. s. M. & F., with
Harry Melcher and others, will leave
about the 10th proximo for an outing
in the Sierra Madre mountains.
Zeno B. Clardy, Esqr., returned this
morning on the Santa Fe. from
two weeks trip to Chicago and other
points. Mr.. Clardy reports having had
an enjoyable trip, with enough
of rain to abate the heat and the dust
incident at this season to railroad
travel.
Chas. G. Keller left today over the
Texas & Pacific for Dallas, to attend
the annual conclave of the Ancient Or
der of United Workmep. Mr.. Keifer
expects to be gone for about ten days
and if the chance presents itself he
will make short trip to Galveston and
enjoy the sea breezes.
AT THE HOTELS.
Center Block: Geo. Chase, MeXico:
II. E. Chsndle, Denver.
Pierson: w. A. Hawkins, City; r.
81. Beard, Memphis, Tenn
Grand Centrally. E. Stottler, U. S.
Army; J. J. Anderson, San Luis Potosi:
J. S. Pyle, Chihuahua; w. A. Sprau
ger and wife, Mosca, Colo; P. E.
Haroun and wife, Albuquerque, N. M.
Vendome: W. E. Stezler, Kansas
City; c.. T. Wilson and wife: Dave Edel,
Cincinnati: Louis Bertrand, Chihua-
hua: G. d. Chapman, Durango, Mexi-
co: F. NJ. Kraus, Ike Hauser, ST. Louis;
Mrs. Norman and children: G. E. Hor
ton, Boston.
Lindell: E. E. Mobberly, Longview,
Texas; w. A. O'Dell, City; r. B. Mil
Ter and wife: John E. Clark, Santa Fe:
w. b. Brazleuon, Mexico City; E. S.
Piontowsky, Mexico: J. A. Harlan,
San Marcial. N. M: S. w. Lyle, Stee-
pie Rock, N. M: J. K. Malette, wife
and children. Albuquerque: Mrs. Lula
Baron, Denver.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

The remains of DR.. Young, shipped
from Las Cruces, where he died of
consumption, passed through this city
Wednesday. A sister Of the deceased
the body, which was
shipped hence to Sparta, East Tennes-
see, for burial.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
Baptist Church.

At the Baptist church tomorrow
the pastor will have for his subjects:
"Fraternal Responsibility, text "Am
1 my brothers keeper" 8 p. m. "Her-
cd Antipas. A special invitation to
churches whose pastors are absent to
be present.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
Republican Conventions.

The state republican convention will
be held at Fort Worth on August 10Th.
1t is understood that Chairman Bloom
will call primaries to be held on the
Both of this month to elect delegates to
county convention to be held at the
court house on Monday, August first.
At this convention the question will
likely be settled as to whether or not a
county ticket will be put in the field
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

city hall there near the center of town,
and to have this small triangular
piece of ground reserved for plaza,
would certainly be appreciated by
those who wish to enjoy the evenings
ont of doOrs' ,,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
SDiritudIiSm.

Philosophy, Christian Science and
Spiritualism: Their differences and
agreements"
The above will be the subject OF r.
h. Kneeshsw's lecture at Chopin Hall
on Sunday night.
Service commences at $50. The at
tendance of liberal thinkers is spe-
cially requested. All seats free
Lyceum meets at p. m.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
Base Ball.

Tomorrow afternoon at three O'Clock,
near the Santa Fee depot, there will be
a game of ball between the railroad
boys and the town team. Both teams
have practiced hard for this game. and
1t is expected that it will be a contest
we'll worth seeing.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
Notice.

The absen nee of Mr.. j. +. Nagly for
about one month will not interferee
with the Caldwell under
taking business. We have
Q competent Iembalmer and under
taker to take his place during mis- alb
sence.
CALDWELL. UNDERTAKE ING Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

A novelty of the summer is the girdle
of Roman ribbon. A large jeweled
buckle widens the girdle in front, two
narrow jeweled clasps hold the sides,
while the back is fastened with a small
jeweled buckle. This forms beauti-
full belt, and is specially designed for
airy summer gowns.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
Save Your Clothes.

III you take q drive for pleasure, you
need lap duster to prevent the dust
and dirt from soiling you rclothes. AT
the corner OF Overland and Oregon
streets at the West Texas Saddlery 60,
YOU will find large assortment, at
prices from 30c up to 81 90 each.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

One lone Mexican's name appeared
on the court docket this morning. He
was charged with being drunk and
down. He was fined 81.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
Episcopal Church.

Bishop Kendrick will officiste at the
three services tomorrow at ST. Glenn
ent's church. There will be confirma-
tion at the evening service.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

Buy your coal from 90. wO,Brle ep; Coal
from the Cerrillos mines. Phone s.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

" You Have Any disease due to i'm
pure or impoverished blood, like scrof-
ula, salt rheum, dyspepsia, or catarrh,
you should take Hoods Sarsaparilla
and be promptly cured. ....-n H.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
TOsThe Public.

Star Stables & Wells Live Stock Co.
Consolidated. Lower barn exclusively
for boarding. We can offer you great
advantages.
WELLS LIVE STOCK Co.
407. Santa Fe St.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

Big reductions in flour aud sugar at
the FL Paso Grocery company. Cor
ner Overland and Oregon streets.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and Ia
the remedy best for diarrhoea.
twenty-five cents q bottle.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

Electric fans to keep you cool are
new and timely features of Santa Fe
Route dining cars.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

The total of the school census of this
city is 20S5.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

Hoods Pills are easy TO take, easy
to operate. Cure indigestion, bilious
ness. POO.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23
w. E. RATLIFF,
DENTIST.
Crown and Bridge work done at rea-
sonable prices. All work guaranteed.
ROOM 16 SHELDON BLDG.
DR.. RECHY.

Applies serums, anti-tubercle and anti
dlphthertc by hypodermic methods. Such
proceedings are new in the science and the
only sure cure for tuberculosis and diptheria
" AOA(e huahua SITS, No. 800.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

Good eating at Smiths Creamery.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

We. Stottler left this morning over
the Santa Fe for Colorado Springs,
Colorado.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

Messrs. J. T. Logan, general traffic
agent, and J. p. Rams ey. general man
ager of the r. G. S. M. & p, with
Harry Melcher and others, will leave
about the 10th proximo for an outing
in the Sierra Madre mountains.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

Rt, Rev. Kendrick returned last
evening, after having visited various
points in his Mexico diocese during
the last two months. Tomorrow Bishop
Kendrick will participate in the SER
vices at St. Clements.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

tract with the churches and other
structures fronting on this park
"When the city's business center is
located, as his honor says, out San An
tonic and Myrtle. streets, 1 hope as a well
wisher and old friend of his honor the
mayor that Magof1iu avenue will have
some show in the business. But what
nonsense. to talk of business center
where on there are two churches,
three residences, and one music hall on
Myrtle street, and a court house on an
entire square on San Antonio street.
Is there no hope for business center
on Ell Paso street or on ST. Louis
street with ali their fire buildings.
AS to the legal aspect of this ques-
tion the mayor relies upon the opinion
of the city attorney, a gentleman for
whom personally and professionally
[ have the highest respect. but with
my personal knowledge from the in
ception of the facts of this case there
may yet arise questions in which my
view may be just, right. and equit
able.
Il can remember, not so many years
ago either, when the town of Ell PGso
elected Cockrell to congress simply be-
cause he, through his influence. got
the government to give the city OF FL
Paso the block of ground
on North oregon street, which
would be most admirably situated
for just such a purpose as city hall.
The city certainly has shown it's ap-
probation of this gift from the gov
eminent by the way that these two
blocks have been cared for since they
became the property of Ell Paso. What
Is the city going to do with these
blocks? Are they going to be let stand
there in idleness when they would
be so we'll suited for
q city hall square? They certainly
don't want another public park so
close to our present one, and to erect a
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

ceived from one of the 18th regiment
boys:
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

Miss Jennie Wall came in this morn
ing on the Santa Fee from New Mexico.
Miss Wall has just returned from q
years trip to Europe where she has
been studying music.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-23

Wonderfully expressed when you
ladies oXfords. The right thing at
the right time, A ladies oxford
containing S1,5O worth of wear and
quality going at the tempting price
OF $1,O VIII you try pair?
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-11
HIS CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
palsy iay Offers Some Valuable Hints TO Young women
In Search of Holiday Gifts For Other Young
Women'S Brothers.

to recall the things I like most. The
Jelly is beautiful to look upon and the
angel cake deliciously tempting. Please
accept in return (unconsciously writ
ten) the lamp and my appreciation.
Cordially yours"
Exit maid
Soto voce to casual caller: do
you think she'll feel repaid? The
lamp cost 1888"
This is fair example of the reci-
procity treaty established Isn't it
demoralizing? Who wouldn't protest
against a common custom positively
prostituting a sacred pleasure? Time
is passed when simple tokens of friend
ship are exchanged. This gift bust
ness has merged into a competitive
undertaking among friends. Your af-
lection really seems to be measured by
the cost of your purchase. Open purse
and popularity go hand in hand. and
even those who profess to love us vie
with one another in giving costly pres
ents oftentimes price being the chiefest
merit. A good old fashioned idea pre-
walls among the few that sentiment
ard association make the simplest
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-11
(Copyright. 1889

Christmas shopping presents the
same old perplexing problem of what
to buy for whom" Although our an
castors, and we of to-day as we'll, have
struggled with this unsatisfactory So
luton year by year, we are never pre-
pared for the periodical discussion.
Wise ones purchase Christmas gifts
before the rush begins. We who are
imbued more or less with the holiday
spirit are impelled to hustle about dur
ing the festive season, quite content TO
be classed with the unwise and less
methodical.
Jack necessarily heads my list OF
"what to buy for whom Over the
question I've cogitated several sleep
less nights. What it is to be l do not
know. But of one thing am certain
It shall be suitable Jacks Christmas
4 esent shall be for Jacks use.
The individuality expressed in its
selection shall accord with his tastes
and be symbolical Of his preferences,
and Daisy will sti1e every artistic i'm
pulse which might suggest daintily
Embroidered linens for shaving stand