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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21
Sparks From The Enulne.

The big engines on the Santa Fe
have greatly reduced the train force of
that road.
An investigation as to the cause of
the f. p. x N. E. wreck was held this
morning at 10 O'Clock.
Division Master Mechanic DeYoung
of the G. II. returned with his family
from Del Rio. He reports a very en-
joyable time.
Some of the G. Fl. engines will be
sent to the lower divisions of the line
Since business has cooled off there is
an over supply of them on hand here.
1t is the intention of the Santa Fe to
take the small Brooks engines, former
ly used on this division, to the Chicago
division, and to use the Blood engines
here
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21

The late chief clerk of the American
legation. Filadelfo Baca, expects to
start home this week. Mr.. Baca has
been connected with the legation for
some five years. He is going back to
New Mexico, and probably will enter
the thorny and uncertain field of DO
litics; but ii he is as successful in the
field of politics as he has been in that
of diplomacy, he will have no cause
for omplaint.-Telegram, Mexico
City.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21

Send your address to II. E. Bucklen
& Co.. Chicago, and get free sample
box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure of
constipation and sick headache. For
malaria and liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and to be
purely vegetable. They do not weaken
by their action, but by giving tone to
the stomach and bowels greatly invig-
crate the system.-Regular size 25c.
per box. Sold by w. A. Irwin & Co.,
wholesale and retail druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21

In Offering his professional services to
the publsc, he laysiclsim to two medical
diplomas, gold medals for excellency in
medical studies, two years experience
and association with eminent specialists
in.Philadelphia and New York cities.
Also, five years association and exper-
fence with leading specialists at Hot
Springs, Ark. He Is discoverer and
perfector Of New Cures tor Diseases
of Women and the originator of q new
System of treatment for Diseases of
the Blood, Tumors, Ulcers, Cancers
and Scrofula, and all Inf1ammatory
Conditions of the Eye. Ear. Nose and
Throat.
DR.. REGISTER maintains that in
this advanced age of medical skill and
discoveries, every physician who has
made important discoveries or Is in
of special skill and advan-
tages, should make it known through
the public prints. His extensive
experience, with the advantage of COM
bined skill from his associates, guaran-
tees to sufferers in FL PasO and vicinity
the very best treatment known to med
ical science. All Sufferers from any
cause should call in person or write
and get an honest expert opinion.
Afflicted women are especially request
ed to investigate DIR. Registers new
cure for their sex, A home treatment.
References to cures of prominent
people all over the Southwest-many
in Ell Paso, CONSULTATION FREE.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21
Bucklen's Arnica SaIye.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores. teter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give pei,
feet satisfaction or money refunded
Price Is cents per box. For sale by
w. A. Irwin 8, Co., Wholesale and re-
tail agents.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21
Notice To SINNERS.

The Morgan Line Sunset route ad-
wise that effective Aug. 1st rates from
New York and Seaboard territory via
Gulf will be based on the following
differentials over the ST. Louis rates:
1st End 3rd 4th 9Th A B CD E
25 20 16 10 9 II 10 9 6
T. E. HUNT,
Com1 Agent S. P. Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21

A prominent merchant was heard to
remark this morning. 81 have lived
in this city eight years and have made
q pretty thorough study of trade con-
ditions, but unless all signs fail this
fall will be the most prosperous time
that Mexico has ever enjoyed. "---Tele-
gram Mexico City.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21

Our baby has been continually
troubled with collie and cholera infan-
tum since his birth, and all that we
could do for him did not seem to give
more than temporary relief, until we
that remedy he has not been troubled.
We want to give you this testimonial
as an evidence OF our gratitude, not
that you need it to advertise your me-
ritorious remedy.-G. M. Law, Keo-
kuk, Iowa. For sale by all druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21

81 have used Chamberlain Cough
Remedy in my family for years and al
ways with good results" says Mr.. w
Cooper of Ell Rio. Cal. ''For small
children we find it especially effect
i've, For sale by all Druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21
Pure.Hygenie Ice.

Made from distilled water. Ask
your family physician or druggist as
to purity and heslthfulness of our ice
Telephone No. IA.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21

Holders Positive Pile Cure.
Sufferers use it. Relief will be speedy
and cure positive and permanent II d.
rections are strictly followed. For sale
Kelly by & Pollard. druggists
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21
SOUTHERN PACIFIC.
Morgan Line.
II "SUNSET ROUTE" ~

SONSGI UOO'
The Morgan Sunset Southern
Pacific steamers will continue
to run between New York and
New Orleans, and war risk
will be assumed until further
notice, by the steamship COM
pany, at no expense to ship
perS.
Should hostiIities make it
necessary to discontinue the
steamship line, arrangements
have been perfected with the
Louisville & Nashville and
Pennsylvania companies to
handle by special service,
east and west bound freight
between originating points
west of New Orleans and New
York and seaboard points,
and the service will be un-
broken, cars running through
without transfer where prac-
ticabIe, thus insuring fast
time.
The Mallory steamship line
has discontinued for present
plying between New York and
Galveston. Shippers will
please instruct c. H. Mallory
& Co., New York, to deliver
to Sunset Morgan line any
freight in their possession, or
subsequently received. Also,
route future shipments via
Morgan line.
T. {. HUNT,
Commercial Agent.
SUNSET ROUTE" E.
Morgan Line. FL Paso, Texas.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21

Ell Paso to Santa Rosalia, Mexico:
First class fare S21, Mexican money.
Tickets good for 90 days. Stop over
allowed.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21

Spend the summer where
the cool sea breezes blow and
enjoy yourself.
The SOUTHERN PACIFIC
will run a weekly excursion
to Santa Barbara, Santa Mon
lea, Long Beach, San. Pedro
and Los Angeles. Tickets on
sale every Thursday at the
the low rate of $4,000 for
the round trio. Tickets are
good for ninety days from
date of sale and are good for
stop-overs at point in Cali
fornia west of Cotton.
For further particulars call
on or address,
T. E. HUNT, Com Agent, S.
P. Ry.
H. R. TURNER, Tiki. Agent,
S. P. Rv.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21

Payne-Badger Coal company, Nc
Alester. Cerrillos and anthracite coal,
cord and stove wood, yard Second and
Chihuahua streets. Telephone No. IL.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21
Sierra Madre Line to the Yaqui Gold
Fields.

Take the r. G., S. M. & P.
Ry for Casas Grandes, San Buena-
bentura, and the Yaqui gold fields
Trains leave Ciudad Juarez Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at $40 q. m.
Arrive Ciudad Juarez Tuesdays,
and Saturdays at 1920 p. m,
Mexico City time. Depot opposite
Mexican Central passenger depot.
J. T. LOGAN,
Gen'l Traffic Agent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21

Electric fans to keep you cool are
new and timely features of Santa Fee
Route dining cars.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21

OFFICE
PRUDENTIAL BLOCK. Upstairs.
Cor. FL Paso & San Francisco SITS.
Opp. Grand Central Hotel.
HoURS:-9 a. m. to II M, to 4, and
to 8p. m.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-21
DIR. v. R. REGISTER,
Chief Consulting Physician to the
New Cure Medical and
Surgical Institute

of Hot Springs, Ark, has permanently
located in Ell Psso on account
of climatic advantages.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-25
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

1t is stated that storm-warning sig
mails are now displayed at IS light
houses round the coasts of the United
Kingdom.
When stoning raisins, rub little
butter on the fingers and knife. 1t viii
relieve the task Of raisln seeding of its
sickness and discomfort.
To remove black marks from Bur-
mese brass tea trays, cut lemon in
half, and rub the marks brislily with
the cut surface for some minutes, after.
wards polishing with clean leather.
The consumption of Spanish wines
in Great Britain decreased from 4,045,-
93l gallons in 1895 to 3,712,335 in 1876,
whereas the import of French, German
and Austrian wines showed corre-
spending increase.
The material most commonly used
for the cores of electromagnetic is soft
iron, on account of its high permea-
bility. But soft Martin steel is often
quite as effective, and is more easily
obtained. This steel may be used
wherever a rapid change of magnetism
ig not essential.
The word temper as used in steel
manufacture, means the percentage of
carbon which the metal contains. For
instance, in steel of razor temper there
is lb per cent. carbon, saw-file temper,
1% per cent. carbon; tool temper, / a
per cent; chisel temper, one per cent. :;
die temper, three-quarters per cent. OF
carbon.
The falling Of leaf is brought
about by the formation of thin layer
Of vegetable tissue at the point where
the leaf-stem joins the branch Of the
tree. After the leaf ceases TO make
starch and sugar for the tree this tissue
begins to grow, and actually cuts the
leaf. 1t is therefore not mere break
ing away on account Of the wind bend
ing the dried stems, but an automatic
severing of the member no longer use
ful. The failing of ripe fruit is de-
pendent upon the same process.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-25
wild BITS MnrIssmansbip.

"The last time | saw Wild Bill" said
the eX-Kansas man, "was in Topeka in
the fall Of IA. He was wearing his old
blue army overcoat, and at the hips
were two big punches where his six
shooters hung. He was walking down
Kansas avenue when | noticed him.
His brown mare Nell was tied 10 a
hitching post in front of store. lie
United her, mounted and rode down the
street as hard as she could go. AS he
rode he swung half round in the saddle
pulled out one of his guns, and began
shooting at the sign, groceries, above
the door of little one-story wooden
shop. When he was past and the row
was all over some fellows who investi.
gated found that all six bullets had
struck inside the letter o in the sign
1t was just little exhibition of how
he could shoot on the run for the amuse.
ment Of whoever happened to be in
sight."-N. Y. Sun.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-25
a CLOSE GALL.
Nip and Tuck between the Miners
and the Mountain Lion.

A number of sportsmen were recently
talking over the good times they had
had duck shooting last fall, when the
conversation turned on hunting big
game in the west. Some thrilling adj
venture was related by every one in the
group but an elderly man, and he in
turn was asked for story.
81 don't suppose" began the silent
man, that any of you young fellows
ever ran across a mountain lion, as they
are becoming rather scarce ROW in the
west. But early in the SOS, when first
went to Colorado TO hunt for gold, these
animals were quite numerous. Irecall
on one occasion having little adven'
ture with lion that almost scared me
out of my wits. With partner | was
working claim in the mountains near
Ouray, and one day before the very cold
weather of the winter set in we both
went to town to get some supplies, leav.
ing our little cabin on the mountain
side alone.
after we arrived in Ouray that we did
not get chance TO return to our claim
for three days. On our return journey
we noticed as we were climbing the hills
the tracks of n mountain lion leading
toward our cabin. Presently, however
as we got nearer ard nearer to our little
home we lost the track of the animal
and the sight of an open window, which
had been carefully closed on our de.
parture for town, caused us to forget
all about the lion and its presence
"Wcll, had reached the window and
was just about to put my head into the
apartment when there came a terrible
growl and the next instant great vel.
low body sprang through the opening
right on my back, its claws catching my
buckskin coat and ripping it open to
my waist, turning me completely over
and into the snow. My partner took
the dangerous situation in at glance
and whipped out his gun. Then the in.
fernai lion turned on him, making q
fearful leap in his direction. Before he
could fire the Infatuated beast was upor
him, and, Selling him by the slack OF
his coat, shook him as though he wer,
but rat. was on my feet by this time
and, drawing my revolver, sneaked W
and put bullet right through his head
The animal groaned and fell back deac
and my partner drew his breath freely
once more. 1t was close call, bu
neither of us was hurt, but the lion.
skin in another week was serving as {
rug at the foot of my bunk. Washing
ton Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-25
Profit in DRINKS.

French army pensioners living in the
Hotel DIES InvaIides, who have all re-
ceived medals for bravery on the field,
occasionally drink more than is good
for them. TO prevent such veterans
making exhibitions of themselves in
public reward of IS cents is paid TO
anyone who returns an inebriated in
yGlide to the barracks. Recently in
toXication among the pensioners having
increased greatly, It was discovered
that trade in rescuing had risen, a
knockout drink costing five cents and
warranted TO act at once having been
devised, which left clean profit of ten
cents per drink.-Cincirnati Enquirer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-25
SAVANNAH, TENNESSEE FRIDAY, MARCH rs, $685.

and one familiar to Burlington. Herr
is another message, of iEter date. II
runs: You have achild. Take good care
Ct it, When | received this" said Ger.
ard, tapping the faded paper, 81 went
nearly crazy with terror, had solved
the problem which had puzzled me for
five years. My life, in the opinion of
this Demon, was not wo-:A the taking.
He had reserved for himself sweeter
revenge. Nothing would glut his appe-
tite but the blood CT my innocent child.
Of course | dared not tell the mother,
but | removed her Mt once to safer
place, and for months ceased to visit
her. With the aid of my written di-
Iections she escaped the lynx eyes of
our enemy, and as time passed be-
gan to forget his threats. He had left
San Francisco, and my secret agents
knew nothing of his whereabouts. Then
lie reappeared one day, and greeted
me on Market street with dia-
bolcal stare. A few days later
received this: You are looking too well.
How is your boy?' My friend, fear
you despise me, but |, God help me,
had seen this mans handiwork. -"
"Mr. Gerard" l said earnestly, you
have my deepest sympathy. Such ter
rorism is infamous. But, pardon me,
l cannot but hope that this villain is
playing with your feelings, destroying
not your body, which might bring him
TO the gailows, but your mind. Thi.
cruel anxiety will"
"Drive me mad. know it, and thcb
those defenseless ones will be at his
mercy"
with your immense wealth." said,
slowly, you could have bribed men
to-"
Kill him for me?" he said hurried
ly. YES, yes; | have thought of that;
but couldn't do it, my lad--l couldn't
do it,"
With these words fed my lingering
doubts as to whether or not should
accept the perilous position of tutor
TO young Gerard. My reception, the
words of PoindeXter, the appearance
of my host, had filled me with misgiv-
ings. These misgivings were ban
ished by pity and Indignation.
81 nsulted you, sir, by the suggei-
ton; pardon me. If my poor services
are required, they are yours"
lie held out his hand, which clasped
firmly.
"You are very strong" be said, visit
fully. "yill you stand, If necessary,
between my son and Burlington?"
THAT" replied, grimIy, lis in the
bond"
"Rlood tells" he continued, still clasp
ing my hand. 81 have some qualities
which men value, but a bastard strain
flows in my veins. | should have cut
poor figure in the middle ages. Well.
well, you have put new life into me-
the tones of bis voice strengthened per-
ceptibly-"nnd | shall not be migrate
full. If you do your duty, as know you
will, the reward will be commensurate"
"Yes," | said, heartily, "the prize is
worth working for"
lie glanced at me queerly.
81 was not thinking of the money"
he muttared.
I7o TIE ,-oNTINUrD1
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-25

Contrast he said, abruptly, "colors
our lives"
And the jade" | returned, seems
to paint blindfold; all the pigments OH
her palette lavished upon one fellow,
while his brother man, more deserving
possibly, must content himself with
daub of neutral gray"
Your colorless man." snapped my
host, lis not contented; and, take my
word for it, the under dog in the fight
who seems to have your sympathy
generally deserves to be bitten. have
tried tonight, my lad, to emphasize
the difference between the rich man
and the poor man. have done it-eh?"
The sharp "eh?" provoked me.
Yes" answered, calmly, though my
Tulse was running riot; you have
made me realize, in way could scarce
ly have believed possible, all that I've
lost"
And all, my young friend, that may
be found again."
Yes ] returned, bitterly, "but the
cost, sir?-thc moral and physical price
which must be paid?"
I'm coming to that. Yesterday, as
soon as you had left the bank, wired
the president of Yale, and received his
answer before shutdown. 1t was more
than satisfactory. I'm proud to enter
tain so distinguished guest. And now,
as my time is valuable, to business! |
must confide in you. That confidence,
no matter what happens, must never be
abused"
Not by me-" / answered, firmly.
I'm willing to pay you," he said,
slowly, never taking his piercing eyes
from my face, "the large salary of
$4,000 year if you will take upon
yourself the duties and responsibilities
of being"-he paused, and the pitch of
his voice dropped, ''of being tutor and
guardian to my only son."
Your SOM" stammercd. 81 under
stood you had no son."
flush! | have a son, n pretty lad,"
his harsh tones softened-"whom |
love well-too well for my peace of
mind or body"
But where is hep" exclaimed.
He ignored my question and contin-
ued:
1.-THE reasons which have forced me,
sorely against my will, to keep my
child's existence secret from the world
are these"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-25
unprecedented Proverbs.

About one-half of what even the
wisest man knows his wife told him.
Betting ten dollars never yet proved
how far frog could jump, but it has
proved who is fool.
The man who lives within his income
is generally provided by fate with a
female relative who spends the margin.
The better man understands himself
the more curiosity he will feel regard
ing his outwardly respectable ances-
tors.
The bride who thinks more Of her
wedding gown than of her husbands
heart is bound to be happy wife-ior
gowns are easy to keep or TO renew.
Love is like a spoiled child-apt to be
found in the very place where it should
not be.
Hope costs as little as despair, and
pays much larger erest.-~Boston
Home Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-25

in the iron chamber, whose torture Poe
has described; of many others whose
srfrcrings have stained the page of
history; and, noting the haggard fea-
lures of the man beside me, his witch
ing fingers, his prematurely gray head,
his sunlIen chest, and in salient con-
trast to these his love of life and pleas
ure, his great wealth, his power and
fame-noting this and more, con-
sidered my own future, and trembled.
| make certain, looking back, that dur
ing this interview babe good-by TO my
youth. The realities of this world,
stripped of gloss and glamour, grinned
sourly in my face, cackling derisiyely.
"He cannot be mad" ] exclaimed.
Gle is mad" persisted Gerard. Wait
till you see him. The glare of insanity
is in his eycs-others have noticed it
but his self-control is marvellous.
What" - he leaned forward and
touched my cheek with his clammy
fngcrs-"what will happen when that
sell-cOHlTol gives way
The $4,000 salary began TO shrink.
But your SON." ! said, impatiently;
you wish me to be tutor to your son.
What has he TO do with this man?"
Burlington" returned my host, in
somber accents, "will Stay my boy as he
slew my friend. am certain of IT,"
"Then he knows of your marriage?"
"IIc does"
"0f the birth of your SOM"
yes"
"Of the sanctuary?
81 don't know. | fear the worst"
"Mr. Gerard" said, "are you sure
that you are not the victim of your
nerves? Possibly this man never com
mitted the crime your wife charges him
with. Time has"
Tut, tdt' he retorted, peevish!y.
"Do you take me for fool? Burling-
ton lnows what he is doing. Look here
and here"
lie drew from bis pocketbook hall
a dozen sheets of paper. these were
soiled and stained from use. The man
must have read and re-read them a
thousand times. lie spread one out
upon his knee, and without glancing al
it, repeated to me from memory the
contents.
"You cannot escape me- he muir
INJURED, but | know how to wait.
shall strike you down when you least
expect it,"
lie handed ne the paper, but | could
not decipher The words upon it. il
bore date, March II, 1875, and was
written upon printed telegram form
"a telegram" exclaimed.
"Yes, and written in cipher, CT
pher several Of us used at Red Gulch
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-25
A GREAT SOCIETY MAN.
Dut His wife Was Little Dit Snr
castle.
lTo DE CONTINUED

Dut His wife Was a Little BIT Snr-
castle.
A dim light burned in the hall as Mr..
Laytlie fumbled somewhat long and I'M
certainly with the key and then let him
self in and as quietly as possible slipped
off his overcoat. From the distant sit
ting-room another light was reflected.
Mr.. Laytlie knew what that meant, 50
he drew his tie trifle straighter,
smoothed his hair with few hurried
finger touches, pulled himself very erect
and parted the portieres.
"0h," he said, in an excess of affected
surprise. "You sat up for me, did
you? Didn't know you were here"
Mrs. Laytlie had been nodding sleep
lily over her magazine.
81 thought would watt she an
swered. with n shade OF GOODNESS in her
voice.
Mr.. Laytie threw himself into chair
and blew forth tired sigh.
TOOK the last degree in the United
Good Fellows tonight" he said, in an
ostentatious effort to appear ut ease.
"0h!" his wife returned, in a tone
that nobody but wife can give utter
ance to.
yep" Mr. Laytlie went on, plucking
up his courage; land it was pealer,
too, tell We. Let's see" he went on,
reflectively. that makes-how many
does that make belong too"
81 do not know" his wife YEARLY re-
turned.
Mr.. Laytlie checked off with his fin.
gers.
There's the Ancient Soothsayers."
he said, "and the Mysterious Shrine. the
Independent Order Of Ostriches. the
Minute Men, the Royal Rites and kfts,
the Grand Bounce, the Super Eminent
Pharse, and three or four others | can't
| just remember, but belong TO 'em.
know, cause I've got their notices for
dues in my pocket. Tell you what,
Maria" he concluded, in voice Of pride,
"Pm getting to be quite q society man.
Mrs. Laytlic arose and took up the
lamp.
"There's one society you appear TO
have forgotten" she said, Jelly.
what is that?" Mr.. Laytle asked, in
some surprise.
"The society of your wife," she an.
swered, little sob rising to her lips
and accompanying her up the stairs
n. Y. World