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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-29
WHAT WAS 1T?
A Curious premonitlon of Fatal
Accident

Editor DAILY Observation-Disclosures
related wherein coming events have
been foretold, impending danger
averted, and even life preserved
through the agency of clair voyance,
clairaudience, dreams and other occult
phenomenal are too numerous and well
authen licated to need for believers in
miraculous or supernatural interven-
tion in the affairs of man, any apology
for the faith that is in them. The cir
cumstance related in the HERALD OF
the 24th lust. whereby the life of q
locomotive engineer was saved by his
yielding to the influence of physical
impression, recalls to the writer an
analogous incident which occurred
probably year or two later.
A young man barely turned his ma
jority-the senior and sole represe nta-
tive to which the writer bears the re-
lationship Of pater-familias- en-
ployed in the capacity of freight con-
ductor by the Central of Georgia rail-
road, his run being between Macon
and Savannah. His lay-over lin rail-
road parlance) was at the latter place,
where he was spending the day after q
previous nights run.
But l will let him tell his own story
as it was told to me in letter written
by him two or three years subsequent
70 the events therein related
and just after he had read ''Some true
stories of Dreams, Premonitions,
Ghosts and the Like" written by my
self.
SIT was lovely afternoo on and 1 was
amusing myself during the time at my
forenoon, by ramble among the
beautiful fower-bedecked walks of
the Forrest City park, watching the
bright and happy faces of the children
as they passed tOssnd fro in charge of
their nurses, and listening to their
merry prattle. Becoming somewhat
wearied, I threw myself on q seat be-
meath q majestic, broad-branching live
oak and began looking over q batch of
letters that had been accommodating in
my pocket for several days. and des-
troy1ng those of no value. While thus
engaged, l heard voice in clear, dis
tinct, articulate tones, saying Don't 90
out on that train tonight. Being some
what startled by the voice. instantly
rose to my feet and looked around to
see whence it came. There being no
one visible who could have given ut
terance to the words just quoted, re-
snmed my seat and turned my atten-
ton to the letters again, when the
same ominOus words were repeated.
My mental equilibrium was so COM
pletely upset by this second Injunction
from an Invisible speaker that 1 al
most lied from the park, scarcely
knowing whtlher 1 went, and before
FULLY recovering my. equsnimity found
myself at the train masters Office
Confronting that official 1 told him it
was impossible for me to 20 out with
my train that night, and requested
him to send a man in my stead. He
was loath to do so, but stood in las
the boys say pretty we'll with the train
master, and, after some parleying, he
granted my request-though I did not
tell him my true reason therefor. Had
he refused to do so, and the retaining
OF my job had depended on my going
out with my train on that occasion, I |
would then and there have DOTTED NV
uniform and sought other employment.
Meeting the wife of the engineer
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-29
Ostrich BOaS.

Elegant and stylish ostrich feather
boas in II to yards lengths, make
splendid Christmas gifts. We have
them at 80, $500, $3.50 $685. and
$500. California Store.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-29
Merchants.

Don't place your orders for calender
Tor the coming year until you hsv'
seen the fine line of samples just re
ce1ved at the HERALD office. Latede
signs and low prices.
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A Travelling Engineer.

Speaking of engineer Haines, spok-
en- of in these columns a few DAYS ago,
the San Marcial Bee says:
Engineer Haines has practically
earned title of travelling engineer, so
much has he been changed from lob to
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-29
Pure Hygiene Ice.

Made from Distilled water. Ask
your family physician or druggist as.
TO purity and healthfulness of our ice.
Telephone No. IA.
Ill PAso ICE Il REFRIGERAToR Co
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-29
Il. & p. Excursions.

El Paso to Austin and Return-so1 az. jan
Ia 10 and Ii; good returning until j snusry
r.. account Inaugural Ball, to be given
q, ~ u Paso to all Points in Texas-Dec q %,
"a, 30. 81; rate of fare and one third. ACCOUNT
Jan. 1, hins
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-29

| Pure milk and cream always on hand
at Smiths Creamery.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-29

Telephone 156. Ell Paso Dairy CON
panV.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-29
Sparks From The Enulne

A train load of Mexican cattle came
In over the r. G. S. M. & p. yester-
day.
An extension is to be added tn the
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-29
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

To OUI Q q CUItI III V1lt DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Opinine TIA.
Diets. All druggists refund money if
1t fails to cure, 25c. The genuine has
l.. B. Q. on each tablet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
A Domestic Incident

John. dear. wish you'd lend me your
knife"
Yes. love"
And Just ask Sarah 10 bring down my
big apron out OF the bedroom. and "A
buster. and some paraffin' and the wash
leather" go
And the wash-leather. Anything else?'
Eyes: Thomas must clear out the yard
and sweep II up a bit. And ! shall want
some copper wire and the screw-hammer
and that bottle OF stun for renoyating
leather. and an old brush.
"Is that all Are you gong 10 repair
all the furniture?
Don't be silly. 1 must have some stitch
ing plaster and a few bits OF rag and a
pail of water
Nothing else? it sounds Ike n surgi-
cal operation or a second edition Of house
cleaning"
I'm trying to think of things. Let me see
there's nothing else-of yes. ] must have
a pair of scissors and my garden gloves
and some securing paper.
Good heaven, What has happened! 1
hope it's nothing serioust
BLESS the man. no, I'm only going 10
overhaul my bike."-Pick-Me-U
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was pinned neatly 10 bill bearing the
information that the check inclosed'
was for balance due"
The other documents OF the package in
cluded similar bills without checks, and
letters OF reference. introducing John
Manly ana signed q. A. Purdy. secretary
OF the Redlands, California; Y. NJ {.
A." and "E. b. Howsley." proprietor OF
the Hotel Vendome. El Paso. Tex, the
latter stating that John Manly" had
been in his employ and could be trusted.
10 was understood that the man had
two valises at the depot and Sergeant
Brooks gathered them in promptly.
They were found to be very heavy. but
could not be opened.
WOULD NOT TALK.
A reporter went to the Second station
last night TO interview the suspect. but
could gain nothing from him. He would
not tell his name. his residence or any
thing about himself or affairs. and would
not even say whether he would plead not
guilty or otherwise. He said he was ex-
pecting friend. but how he expects that.
his friend knows of his plight is not
known.
Business cards were found on Cary's
person which read that r. NJ. Cary was
the representative Of IT. T.. Buck. the
patentee and owner OF the Ajax Bicycle"
and dealer Inv hardware In Plymouth,
Indiana.
\ prominent local cycle dealer stated
when asked in reference TO the matter
that the Ajax Bicycle was not owned by
III. +. Buck"
Sergeant Brooks is receiving the praise
of his brother officers and superiors alike
who believe that the Sergeant's intuition
OF crime which has so often stood the
efficient guardian Of the peace in good
stead, has again led him Alright
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7C. whose secretaryshp he now holds.
lie has also been District Deputy Grand
Master for a number of years.
Mr.. +. w. Miner is quite a young man,
who for a number of years has filled
a responsible position in the Office Of the
Western Union Telegraph Company. Mr.
Charles X. Winston. who is also young
man. Is a son Of Professor Winston, of
Richmond College, and holds a responsible
position with the Electrical Construction
Company on Bank street. lie is we'll
known i'm this community. and will. no
doubt. make a good representative of his
ward.
I'm Jefferson Ward three old members
have been nominated-Mr. Sol J.. Bloom-
berg. well-known lawyer; Mr. r. Il. VIII
liams. who keeps a drugstore on Mar
shall and Twenty-hrst streets. and Mr..
James T. Neale. "A carriage maker on
east Franklin street. The two new mem
beers are Messrs Morgan r. Mills and
Phil. Shea Mr. Mills was formerly with
Mr. John Bowers. the plumber and gas
fixture dealer. on Governor street. who
hut the past few years has established a
business of his own on Ninth and Frank
lin streets Mr. Mills. who will probably
be the youngest member of the Council,
is captain of Company +, OF the First
Regiment Infantry Mr.. Shea is the
owner OF q restaurant and bar-room at
the corner of Main ana Twenty second
STREETS. and has for a number Of years
taken O prominent part in politics Of his
ward None of these nominees were en-
dorsed by the League.
MARSHALL WARD.
The nominees Of Marshall Ward are
Messrs. w. II. Curtis, Arthur b. Fergus
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IL seems that the man named Cary or
otherwise had called at Mrs. Creighton's
millinery store yesterday afternoon and
purchased lady's hat for so presenting
in payment a check on the First National
Bank. OF Plymouth, Ind, certified Tor
SlS75. lie took leave his 1915 chan sc
and left leaving the hat to be sent TO a
Grace street address.
The proprietor OF the store. however.
became suspicious and started out 20
hunt the man up. locating him with the
aid OF Mr. Hunter. who is special Of
hcer.
BOUGHT FLOWERS TOO.
II later developed that the man had
successfully passed check for $9l5 upon
the W. A. Hammond floral establish
ment where he exhibited taste i'm the Sc
lection of his fve-dollar purchase AMI or
dered them sent 10 the mythical Grace
street residence.
When Sergeant Brooks suggested that
he would take the man into custody and
proceeded to do so after learning the de-
tails Of the case. the man began 10
struggle at which the doughty Sergeant
intimated that he would be compelled
to use his club II the resistance contin-
ued. After that the man became peace
able and the party started again on us
way to the police station.
At this point a negro boy handed me
Sergeant a package of papers which he
said had been thrown away by the man
under arrest.
MANY CHECKS.
An examination Of the package proved
Il TO contain several documents. includ-
ING a half dozen checks, all made out
against the Plymouth Bank. seemingly
properly certified by IT'S cashier, purport-
ing 70 be drawn by II. G. Buck in favor
OF r. VI. Cary. Three of these were for
$50 and three were for 1910 and each
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A MAN OF MANY
CHECKS. THIS.
Two of Them Placed With Richmond
Merchants
AND A CASH BALANCE GIVEN.
After Sergeant Brooks Had Arrested
the Man He Tried 10 Throw Other
Checks Away, But was De-
tcctcd i'm the Act.
AND A CASH BALANCE GIVEN,

\ keen-eyed, well-dressed man with
iron grey hair. to all appearances a pros
porous man OF business, sat in a narrow
cell at the Second station last night with
a criminal charge against the name H.
gave as his.
There are dozen circumstances which
point with peculiarly discriminating sig
nidcancc to The man who IS described on
the station register as r. VI. Cary alias
John Manly.
The police have strong doubts whether
either of these names is really his and
seem alive To the fact that they have
made a big capture
Whether this man is merely the victim
OF circumstance or whether he Is the
greatest swindler that ever tackled "A
difficult city Is hoped that the police
may be able TO prove.
The facts leading mp TO his arrest and
Incarceration are briefly told.
SERGEANT BROOKS ALERT
While Sergeant Brooks was on duty at
the Union depot he noticed Mr. r. NJ.
Creighton and Mr. w II. Hunter I'm con-
versation with another man at the sta
ton entrance.
The third member Of the party appear
ed TO be abou. TO take a train. but the
Sergeant noticed nothing further until
Mr.. Hunter becFOned 20 him 10 approach.
The Sergeant lid so. and gathered from
them that ne was TO accompany the trio
up 10 the Lexington Hotel, where the
unknown gentleman was 10 attend 20 the
settlement OF what he at first understood
TO be alb bill owed 20 Mr.. Creighton.
The party started of up Seventh street
and when near Mayo's factory the I'M
known man made a protest against going
further, saying that rather than miss his
train he would settle on the spot.
Mr.. Creighton seemed agreeable, but
when the situation was explained 20 Ser
geant Brooks the matter changed color
somewhat and the Sergeant promptly ar
rested the man, who is now at the Second
station.
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xvickc Of JEFF Ward. j. S. Montgom-
cry. Of Marshall Ward. ptWay 5. Allen
and Sol Cutchins OF Madison Ward
Reuben Burton and William III. thinner
mann. of Monroe VAIL
Mr. Til Seay Nll boz inc only new
member from Clay War. bu, nc fas
served a number eft y"1rs iu ths 'om'hon
Council he is an outspoken clubman
and is % druggist hv procession.
Mr. Evan Snsad is one of H." present
.rcurcsentativcs OF clay NWd in the
Board
Aies-rs. John ~ King and William
Turpin are tho present representatives. Of
Jefferson Ward in the Board. The form
or is bookkecpcr and manager OF the ice
and coal business OF Mrs. Jane King. his
mother. while Mr. Turpin. tho president
of ths present Board is "a prominent law
ycr
Mr. James r. FerrIter the new MEM
hor from Madison Ward has been
member of the Common Council for many
Years and has acquired the reputation
~ bsinr an honored. faithful and pains
taking representative of his people whose
,of, could always bee found on the right
eidc of EN- questions that came mp for dis
cueefor. ne b. am old Confederate sol
dier and has for many years been tho
treasurer of Lee Camp. re is endorsed
~ she Good Government League.
M.ssrs. j. Harry Lawdcr aud y. Thos.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

League in Monroe Ward IS one OF the
most prosperous business man In this
city and a prominent citizen of the high
est standing I'm this community. lie IS
the senior partner OF the wholesale dry
goods house Of Drewry, Hughes q Co.,
Of this city.
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
While al the members Of the Com
mon Council had TO be nominated FOR "A
new term Of Offices. yet quite number
of them will succeed themselves. In Clay
Ward the five nominees are endorsed by
the political clubs. Messfs. John VI. Blanks
and Samuel II. COttrell are renominated;
the former is the owner Of drugstore
on Hancock and Clay streets. and the
latter Is engaged In the coal business
business. Mr.. William Gibson, Jr, IS
well-known builder and contractor whose
father Mr.. William Gibson. ST. formed
with his brother George I'm years gone
by "a contractors firm Of large reputation.
The new nominee enjoys quite promi-
ncnt position I'm the Masonic fraternity
having been a past master Of Lodge No.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
~ .
FOR
G Ri
Grateful Patients.

c.. P's, the doctors call them, are
found in every city, town and ham,
let loud in their praise OF II" for
Grip and Colds.
have been using "77" for
Coughs, Colds and Grip with great
success in my family. I find it
works finely with both young and
old.
Please send me Manual described
i'll your circular, that | may treat
the ailments of my children. Mrs.
E. P. Rapelye, FRANKLIN Pl, Flush
Ing, N. Y.
This Medical Book, telling about
all of DR.. Humphreys Specifics,
will be found at your druggists or
mailed free.
'77' is for sale by druggists or sent on
receipt of price. DC. soc, or 500.
Humphreys Medicine Company, New
York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

alderman. representative Monroe Nard)
Southern Rcu Telephone Company will
no doubt Doc definitely settled. and this
will ncccesit1tc some more or less i'm
portant legislation in that direction.
Early in 1900 The present franchise Of
the Richmond Railway and Electric Com
pany for IT'S Main street route will eX-
pirc. and -hc FIGHT for its renewal prom
isos 90 De 70 very lively one. Up To this
time the city has granted each privilege
gratutouslv but if present indications
don't misle1d. an effort will be- made to
grant new franchise 10 the highest
bidder while on the other hand the pres
ent system Will certainly also find some
advocates.
The fight for the Board of Aldermen
and Common Council has been a very hot
one. especially between the candidates
endorsed hy the various political clubs
and those selected boy the Democratic
League fog Good Government. In several
instances members of the present Council
who desired On Doe ronominated have been
oesailed in thcir respective wards for
voting against appropriations which
would have exceeded the revenues of the
city Those members who had voted
against the additional appropriation Of
5000 for the public schools were espe-
cially singled cut.
BOARD or ALDERMAN.
Tho following will ha tho new members
of The Board of Aldermen after July 1st
instant M,s-rs. "a. FIN Seav and Evan
Snead OF Clay Ward John VI King and
William ~ rurpiu. of Jefferson Ward.
James ~ Fcrriter of Madison Ward j.
Harry LaWdcr and y. Thomas Mosby.
of Marshall Ward. Major Clay Drewry.
~ Monroe Ward. With them will be- as
eociatcd thc following ola members.
whose term of office does not expire UNI
tn July T. 1850. Messrs. T.. -. Starile OF
Clay Ward. james Bahen and James l..
smith. OF Jackson Ward, G.. W. Hard
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Councilman from jefferson ward)


the Auditor Of Public Accounts. Mr.. Ar
thur b. Ferguson. who will be really the
only new member. is foreman in the print
ing establishment of j. w. Ferguson d
Son.
In Madison Ward the following old
members have been renominated: Mr.. F.
&. Ebel. a woll-knOwn merchant tailor.
Mr. r. A. HARRISON, a dealer in fancy
groceries and confectioneres. Mr.. Joseph
Wallerstein. a dealer in produce. and Mr..
julius A. Hobson, bOOk-keeper at the
Crenshaw warehouse.
The only new member IS Mr. John r.
West. who is young man Of splendid
abilities and OF the highest trust. As
general manager OF the Goode printing
Office he has shown great executive abil-
ity.
Monroe Ward has placed in nomination
Messrs. James Caskie. Marx Gunst, c.
w. Tanner, II. l.. Peters and William c.
Camp. The three gentlemen named first
are al present members OF the Council.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

Mr. Caskie is one OF the most prominent
lawyers. Mr.. Gunst IS "A manufacturer
agent. and Mr.. Tanner is a manufacturer
OF paints, oils and yarnish Mr.. Peters is
n prosperous business man who follows
the avocation OF a painter ar enjoys
the highest esteem In this community.
Mr. Camp Is engaged In the box manufac-
turing business. lie Is also the president
and one OF the directors Of the Guaran-
tee Building. Laon and Trust Company.
and one OF the directors Of the Chamber
OF Commerce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
IMPORTANT WORK
TO BE DONE.
The Members Of the New Branches
Of the New City Council,
MEASURES TO BE CONSIDERED
The Democratic League for Good Gov
crnmcnt Has Been Successful I'm
Madison and Monroe Wards
Only-Who They Are.

During the ncXt two years measures
deeply affecting the welfare OF this city
will have 10 be considered by the city
Father
The Long Distance Telephone Com
pany having been refused by the present
city Council the privilege Of stretching
Its lines through the streets of the city
Of Richmond VIII I'm AN probability. make
another effort TO secure this valuable
franchise. During that time the contrO-
vcrsy now pending in the Federal courts
between the city OF Richmond and the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

XTIRGINIA-IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
V OF THE COUNTY OF HENRlCO'
Parepa Cox ......... .flaintih'
vs..
lanes w. Cox ........ ...... Defendant
IN CHANCERY.
Tho object of this suit Is TO obtain 4
divorce a vinculo matrimonii by the plain
tin from the defendant, James W. Cox.
ON the grounds OF desertion and adultery (;
and an affidavit having been MADE and
of the state of Virginia. II Is ordered
that tho said defendant. James W. Coz,
do annear al the clerks office OF the
Circuit Court OF the county OF Hentico
within fifteen days atter aut pupllcdtvi
90 This order and do what Is necessary
10 protect his interests in this suit
Testc. ]. T.. BROADDUS.
clerk.
W., II povortdge n o. mhS-tutt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
DEATHS.

McCrINTOCK-Mr r. W. McCLINTOCK
died Wednesday night at HE o'clock.
I'm the fortieth year Of his age, leaving a
wife and four children
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Danvile
papers please copy.
SNUTH.-Died. at Newman. Ca, the night
of March Il, 1898. Il. BROOKE SMITH,
eldest son Of George \. Smith, or this
city in his twenty-siXth year. ..
Funeral services at 4 +. NJ. 81 MA D
March -. 1895, from All-Saints chur.h'
TUCKER.--Died. March 18th. at her res
idence. Maiden's Adventure, Powhatan
county. Mrs. SUSAN DANIEL TUCK
ER. beloved wife of Samuel w. Tucker,
I'm the sixty-seventh year of her age.
Funeral will take place from Peter
willie church, Powhatan county TO-DAY
Sunday at Il o'clock.
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SPRING MILLINERY.


MRS. L. 3. MORRIS,
40. 20G north Fifth street
We have our Spring Opening Wednes-
dav and Thursday. March 2id and 18th.
The ladies are cordially invited. FER
feet fitting patterns. cut 20 order ana
Guaranteed al reasonable rates by
MISS G. =. BJMPkIN.
With Mrs l.. b. Morris.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
WEATHER FORECAST

WASHINGTON, March 19.-Forecast
FOR Sunday: .,., 80.
ton: westerly winds. c,
North and South Carolina and Georgla-
Fair weather: southwesterly winds.
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son. Fred r. CARRIER. John II. Grimes
and W. T. Woody.
Messrs. CARRIER and Woody. both the
owners OF grocery stores. are at present
members of the Council Mr.. curtis is
an eX-member and holds a responsible
position I'm Allison & Addison's fertilizer
establishment MIR. Grimes also a former
member. Is connected with the Office Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
Her Reason.

Are you opposed 10 war on humane
grounds. Miss Nancy
NO. I'm afraid it will break up our
whist club 4"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

with each case on its merits. according
to the spirit OF the rule.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

TTy0-1T--II-IW IIV--I ~ W W.
MoSby. who have been nominated from
Marshall Ward are az present IN the
Council. the former IN the Board and the
latter In the lower branch. Mr.. Law
der - a practical printer and Mr.. Mosby
sn attorney at law.
Major Clay Drewry. the nominee OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

Pictures the skaguay Trail and Summit LAX
being issued in weekly parts. under the title Of I'm
map North America. clearly drawn chart Of
established stations on the trail