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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05
SUNSET AT SABINE PASS.
Work on the Terminal Facilities Can
Now be Completed.

A Beaumont, Texas, dispatch says
]. T. Mahl, chief of maintenanc O
way of the Southern Pacific, came ovel
/ from Houston in his private car Sar
Jacinto this morning and Joined by
George G. DeYoung, superintendent OF
the Sabine division of the Texas &
New Orleans railroad, departed for Sa-
bine Pass at $3.50 o'clock. - .yse
Mr. Mail spent an hour in this city
and in response to an inquiry from
your correspondent, stated that his
visit to Sabiue Pass today had nothing
to do with the yellow fever at New
Orleans. ''As result Of work
which has been in progress near
ly year we bave brought con
ditions to the point where the Southern
Pacific terminals at Sabine Pass can be
completed. said Mr.. Mail, land my
visit to that port today is for the pur-
pose of giving Instructions regarding
the finishing touches. The switches
and other track terminals built to &C
commodate business last year, were
put down in accordance with plans for
the terminals. They were placed the
best circumstances would permit, and
were only for temporary use. Since
then the Sabine Land and Improve
ment company has given tina Southern
Pacific additional land, and for several
months the railroad has been filling it
with sand hauled from pits in Liberty
and Orange counties. For the past
month dredge has been deepening
the water in the front of land upon
which new wharves will be construct
ed and depositing the excavated on
dirt on the new terminal
grounds. This dirt is now dry and
other things at the Pass have
been shaped that the South
ern Pacific can complete
it's terminals at that point according to
the original design. To this end the
force of men will be largely increased,
tracks reconstructed and within a very
brief time think the Southern Pacific
will have at Sabine Pass system of
wharves and track facilities that can
not be excelled by any port in the
south" 81.
In connection with the above Super
intendent .DeYounP said that recon-
struction of the roadbed and track be-
tween Beaumont and Sabine Pass was
about completed and ready to accom-
mod ate the heaviest kind of traffic.
Neither of the gentlemen would say
when Southern Pacific ships would be-
gin running into Sabine Pass, explain
ing that such was known only to the
traffic department., but their remarks
would imply that before the end of
June the tracks and terminals would
be in shape to handle any business with
quichness and dispatch.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05
SUMMER EXCURSIONS

To Austin. Tex.-For University
Summer school. Tickets on sale, June
5th; good for return until July 10th.
Rate, one and One-third one way fare
for round trip.
To Fort Worth, Tex.-For Christian
Missionary Convention: Tickets on
sale June 5th and 9th with return linn
IL of June 9th. Rate, one fare for
round trip.
To Austin, Tex.-For State Univer-
sity Exercises. Tickets on sale June
10th and 18th; good for return until
June 10th. Rate, one and one third
fare for round trip.
To Waco, Tex.-For Christian En-
deavor meeting. Tickets on sale June
18th. Limit for return June 18th.
Rate, S24 20 for round trip.
To St. Louis, Mo.-Apnual Reunion
of Elks. Tickets on sale June 18th and
18th; good for return until June 9th.
Rate, one fare plus $500 for the round
trip.
To Fort Worth, Tex.-Annual meet
ing, Texas Teachers association.
Tickets on sale June Goth, 9th and
18th; good for return until July 1st.
Rate, S24.70.
For Fort Davis, Tex.-Tickets on
sale to Maria, commencing MAJ 5th;
good for return until Oct. 31st. Rate,
one and one third fare for round trip.
To Detroit, Micb.-Annual Society
Christian Endeavor. Tickets on sale
July 1st and End, with return limit of
July 18th. Rate, one first class fare
plus $500 for round trip.
To Columbia, Ohio-Annusl Conven-
ton, American Medical Assn, June
5th to 9th. Rate, one and one third
fare on certificate plan.
Seaside Excursions-To Los A geles,
Santa Monica, Santa Barbara and 9TH
err California points.
Tickets on sale Thursday of each
week. with return limit of ninety
days. Rate. $4,000 for round trip.
Round trip tickets to the we'll known
resorts Of the north, east, and south
are now on sale, These tickets have q
limit for the return trip to October
31st.
For information as to routes, time
and service, and for Pullman and tour
ist car reservations. call at Southern
Pacific City Ticket Office, Cor. San An
tonic and Oregon SITS.
II. E. HUNT,
Com1 Agent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05
The OR. G. Picnic

w. E. Nowlin charms an of the o. r.
@. picnic committee, which was select
ed Mineral Wells for summer day
festival on June 81, informed a News
representative yesterday that all ar
engagements had been completed with
the Texas and Pacific railway for the
running of train from Cleburne to
Mineral Wells via Fort Worth, and
that the prospect of large attendance
was very bright. ....-.
The o. r. G. committee who are en-
cheering the details have neglected
nothiu g that could in any way cOntri-
butte to the success of the picnic. which
will probably he one OF the largest of
the season. The train that pulls out
of Cleburne on the morning OF June
81 will consist of eighteen cars, all Of
which will be comfortably fitted up.
Among other distinguished men who
have signified their intention of being
present are Gov. 10 Savers and Con-
gresham J. W. Bailey. The Order
of Railway conductors deserve much
credit for .the untering energy with
which they have pushed the move
ment to success.-Dallas News.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05
BIG BRIDGE BURNED.
Southern Pacific Structure Over
the Colorado Was Partially De-
SfrOVpd

Information was received here at ]
o'clock yesterday afternoon to the eff
feet that the two eastern spans OF the
Colorado river bridge on the Victoria
division of the Southern Pacific had
been burned and the east bound pas
sepger train from Cuero into Houston
had been abandoned.
This bridge is in the western limits
Of Wharton and is very long and ex-
pensive structure. According to the re-
port received here SIS feet of the bridge
was destroyed. The east bound pas
senger train arrived at the bridge and
inoing it on fire the water supply of
the engine was exhausted in g success
full effort to put out the flames. Later
advices received state that he passeu-
ger business between the bridge and
Houston will be carried over the Aran-
sas Pass via Cuero. Arrangements
have also been made with the Arkansas
Pass to handle the freight on the d.
vision via Cuero. 1t will be several days
before repairs can be made sufficient
for the passage of trains.
The ca use of the fire could not be
learned. Tie wires between Victoria
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05
Summer Resorts.

Many delightful summer resorts are
situated on and reached via Southern
Railway. Whether one desires the
seaside or the mountain, the fashion
able hotels or country homes, they can
be reached via this magnificent high
way of travel.
Asheville, N. c., Hot Springs, N. c.,
Roam Mountain, Tenn. and the noun
tain resorts Of East Tennessee and
Western North Carolina-'The Land
of the Sky''-Tste Springs, Tenn.
Oliver Springs, Tenn, Lockout Noun
tain, Tenn, Monte Ssno, Huntsville e,
Ala, Litbia Springs, Ga, and various
Virginia Springs, also the sesshOre re-
sorts are reached by the Southern
Railway on convenient schedules and
very low rates.
The Southern Railway has issued q
handsome folder, entitled Summer
Homes and Resorts" descriptive of
nearby one thousand summer resorts,
hotels and boarding houses: including
information reg arding rates for board
at the different places and railroad
rates to reach them
Write to G. A. Benscoter, assistant
general passenger agent, Southern
Railway, Chattanooga, Tenn, for q
copy of this folder.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05
Summer Rates

Commencing June 1st and continuing
until Sept. 30th 1899 the Queen s.
Crescent route will place in effect
from all coupon stations regular sum-
mer resorts in east Tennessee. North
Carolina, Virginia and northern are.
sorts good until Oct. 3lst. The Queen
and Crescent offers to the public excel
lent service. Train leaving New Or
leans daily $50 p. m. arrives Gin
cinnati next evening 1880 thus giving
twenty-four hours schedule, carryin q
Pullman Buffet sleeper. There is al
so Through a Pullman sleeping car On
this train to New York, running by way
Chattanooga, Bristol, Lynchburg,
Washington and Pa. r. r. thus pene-
trating the very heart of the summer
resorts Train leaving Shreveport
daily at 9:IO a. m. carries through
Pullman sleeper to Chattanooga,
where change can be made into the
Cincinnati or New York sleepers with
out getting off train.
For detailed Information as to rates,
routes. etc. apply to any ticket agent
or T. M. Hunt. 7. p. Dallas, Tex, r.
j. Anderson, A. G. P. A, or Geo. Fl.
Smith, G. P. A. New Orleans.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05
Another Road.

Another railroad rumor is being cir
culated about town and Denver &
Rio Grande employe whose name is
withheld. is given as the author. He
visited White Oaks and the adjoining
country and upon his return here said
that the Denver 81 Rio Graude might
extend its road from Santa Fee to White
Oaks to connect there with the Ell Pa
so & Northern railroad, thus giving
the Rio Grande entrance into Ell Paso,
Mexico and a gulf connection, advan-
tages which it has sought for some
years. The visitor said that the La
Veta pass improvements are in line
with the road extension and that Santa
Fe will experience q revival that will
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05

Three cans pure fruit California Jel.
ly for 25c, at the Ell Paso Grocery Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05
DANGEROUS BUSINESS.
The Life Of SWitchmdn Rather
UnCerrain.-TheirD Duty Demands

The life of switchman is decidedly
uncertain. Every movement they
make in:performiug their duty carrie rs
with 1t the greatest danger.
Yesterday while the reporter was
making his rounds he observed one OF
the G.. y. switchmen making a run in
front of an 8pproachingstrain ito urn q
switch AS he cleared the track the
corner of the box car touched his
reporters head went straight up. It
seemed to him a miraculous escape
from death and, approaching the
swltchman the reporter stretched out q
cong atulstlpg hand.
"What is all this about" asked the
swi,chmar. "Do you imagine 1 have
been married."
He was asked if he did not have q
narrow escape and he laughed loud
ga close call" he said, "why man
that was nothing. We are continually
exposed to such dangers in this line
of business. They have become so
common that 1 have ceased to pay any
attention to them any more. II was
less than an hour ago that l missed my
footing and my bands saved my life
My right leg was dragging close to
the wheel and the position 1 was in in
you seen that you would have conclud-
ed that 1 was in dangerous position.
The engineer was unable to see where
the coupling was to be made and l
was unable to tell him. He was COM
ing back at a lively rate and the only
thing I could do was to wait until they
hit to release myself.
"When they did hit 1 assure you
they hit hard and L was thrown to the
ground. By an unusual effort got
out of the way before the car wheels
passed over me and that is what 1 call
a narrow escape. It is not only once
day that such things happen to switch
men but 1 would rot be exaggerattng II
/ would say that switchman narrow
ly escapes death a hundred times
day; cha ,,o.
board there is a chance of slipping and
if we do happen to slip the undertaken
or the doctor does the rest. The pecu-
liar part of it is that we are paid less
then the chances we take are worth.
In. my estim alton there is not on en-
ploye in the railroad service exposed
to as much danger as we are and we
receive less wages then any of them.
have been in the business for the past
fifteen years and l expect to wake up
most any time and find myself dead"
While this conversation was going
on another of the switchmen slipped on
the rail and fell in front of an APP
preaching train. He crawled out of
the way and this left grand opening
for the witchman to talk more impress
sive.
"There it is. Look at that man.
Ninety-nine out of 100 would have
been killed under the same circun-
stances but this man escaped. He is
working for S75 q month and taking
such dangerous chances.
"The average person cannot under
stand the dangers we are exposed to
and we are considered nothing, but
ju st let them come into the yards some
day on pleasure trip and If they do
not see enough to make their hair
stand on end 1 will be badly disappoint-
ed. Our duty demands it and it is no
free show on our part"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05
Carrie Springs
MINERAL WATER
The Greatest Blood Purifier
in the World

This famous Mineral Water is now used and
try and is pro wing itself a wonderful ad ju-
want to the medical profession.
If you will but study and compare it's anal
yss with that Of other Mineral Waters. you
will observe that it is combination Of the
four greatest classes of Mineral Waters
known to science. viz. SALINE, ALKALINE
PURGATIVE and LCIC. It acts upon the
Stomach, Kidneys, Liver and Blood, and I'M
Ike other waters # does not purge, grippe or
irritate. Its action is prompt gentle and
healing.
It is the first ard only Mineral Water ever
introduced into the Hospitals in San Antonio
where it is now verSally used,
DR.. Amos Grav, 9. ar, and DR.. Amos Graves,
Jr., prescribe 1T fer the Southern Pacific Hos
pital at San Antonio. Texas.
am putting this water upon the market
strictly upon Its merits and in a legitimate
way through irst-class druggists and grooers
San Antonio. Texas, Oct Is, 1897,
To whom it may concern.
This is to certify that have used and am
now using the Carr1zo springs Mineral Water
frr a case of catarrh in the head, of years
standing, and am receiving more benefit from
than any other treatment ever used, and
have used many. have been right at the
wells and consider 1t the best Mineral Water
ever discovered. w. B KERR
Gall on me for strictly f-st-class Groceries.
We aim to please and your pat
rOnage Is solicited,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05
Sparks From the Engine.

Seven care OF stock, arrived from the
west over the G. 81. Saturday evening
and were fed and watered at this
point.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05

Mrs. Weber, wife of the car repairer
of the G. 81. & S. A, left yesterday for
Los Angeles, accompanied by her two
children. They expect to remain all
summer.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05

| Seven care OF stock arrived from the
west over the G. 81. Saturday evening
and were fed and watered at this
point.
Mrs. Weber, wife of the car repairer
of tie G.. II. & S. A, left yesterday for
Los Angeles, accompanied by her two
children. They expect to remain all
summer.
Seventeen car loads of hogs arrived
here over the Santa Fe from Chicago
at O'Clock Saturday evening. They
were turned over to the Mexican Cen
trail and are now on their way to the
City of Mexico.
Chris. O'Brien, formerly of the Car
shall, Texas, was in the city this morn
ing. He left this afternoon for Mexico
where he Gays that he will remain for
some time to come.
The switchman who raised disturb
ance at hotel and was later properly
punched by the night ysrdmaster on
the G. II. & S. A, has departed for
greener fields. When sober be is said
to be a very good workman.
The task of firing" on the big Bald
win engines is not an easy one by any
means and is said to be responsible
largely for an increase in the mum Der
of designations, lately, among the fire.
men on this part Of the divisiop.-Las
Vegas Optic.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Edwards left
yesterday afternoon for Longfellow.
New Mexico, where they will visit
their daughter, Mrs. Sidebotham, for
the next three weeks. MIR. Edwards
has been doing stenciling work for
the G. 81. & S. A. for sometime past
L L. 81 t. - a.; L
was to receive a rest.
The railroad men are going to give a
picnic in the near future. Thoroughly
competent men have charge of the
affair and it Is bound to be success.
In every city of any size in the country
the railroad men give a picnic once q
year and the railroad men of Ell Paso
see that they cannot afford to be be-
hind the times. They are at present
where is the best place to
decide upon to hold it. A great many
seem to favor Cloud croft and it is pos
sible that the picnic will be held at
that delightful place.
"The back shop men of the G. II. &
S. A are not doing very much towards
buying the new flag for the Fourth of
July celebration, said an en-
s Dl1S oMr Bor s ti is Working Hsa
hard to hoist the best flag in the state
of Texas on July Fourth and I think be
should receive all the financial en-
possible. The names of
all those who have contributed will be
turned over to the HEAD for publica-
ton and the public can see all who
have aided him. The train men have
come to the front pobly and have not
only given 81 but offered to give SIS
If conditions required it. In my es
timation they deserve a great deal of
credit and the back shop men should
come forward equally as liberal"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05

make it the leading city between Pue-
bio and Ell Paso. Local railroad Off
Gals deny all knowledge of such a
scheme. While they deem it plausible
and possible they ill not believe it
until they see work begun, for rumors
of one sort of the other of the inten-
lions of the Denver & Rio Grande rail-
road have been making the rounds for
years.-Santa Fee New Mex can.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05

Seventeen car loads of hogs arrived
here over the Santa Fee from Chicago
at O'Clock Saturday evening. They
were turned over to the Mexican Cen
trail and are now on their way to the
Citv of MexicO
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05
Best All-Year Route to California

Is the Southern Pacific. The travel
ing public can easily understand this
when it Is known that this is the only
line running coaches through to Cali
fOrnia points without change, the only
line running tourist sleepers direct
from FL Paso to Los Angeles and San
Francisco, the only line running pull
man palace cars direct to the above
named cities without transfer and the
only line running buffet cars, thus en-
abling passengers to obtain their meals
at hours convenient to themselves.
Seventeen hours shorter time to Los
Angeles than by other lines.
No schanging cars during nights.
enrOute.
Parties going to the Pacific Coast
for rest should make a note these
facts.
T. E. HUNT,
Com'l Agent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05
LINK AND PIN:

and Houston were also ,burned and no
telegraphic communication can be had
that way until the line is repaired
San Antonio Express.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-05

What you want is not temporary
relief from piles but cure to stay
cured. De Wits Witch Hazel Salve
cures piles, and they stay cured. Fred
Schaefer druggist,
The commonwealth., 1899-09-29
THE UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE con-
FEDERACY AT RICHMOND

The time Is rapidly drawing near
when the United Daughters of the Con
federncy individually and as chapters
should consider the National Conven-
ton: the Importance this year, Of all
years Of attending in person and not
by proxy The magic words "On to
Richmond, should inspire every Con,
federate daughter with food of zeal,
loyalty and patriotism that nothing
could withstand; and beyond that is a
mightier magic, the unveiling of the
monument to the Daughters Of the Con
federacy.
The second day of the National meet
ing will be dedicated entirely to the
| Winnie Davis services and the sacred
and solemn ceremony of unvailing the
monument to her memory, and all
the Daughters Of the Confederacy are
earnestly urged to be present and take
part in these last sad rites in honor of
the Angel of the Gray. Let each mem,
Der of every chapter take an active per,
sonal interest in this matter. Talk
ahOnt it and inspire others with Your
spirit, and beyond a doubt the L. ID. G.
will have a "oodly representation at
the National Convention. Our beloved
PRESIDENT, Mrs Katie CabeIl Cllrrle,
calls us, and that alone should cause
each Daughter to stop and consider and
If r"~sihl", tn obey
With the dawning days of Novem-
ber let us on to Richmond with the
great prime motive of rallying our
iUtce7 ana auing all the good that lies
within t." possibilities Of the tails
mamie words United daughters Of
the Confelerary.
JOSIE FRAIEE CAPPLEMAN,
The commonwealth., 1899-09-29
Nuts.
Citron.
Currants.
Cerials.;
Club House Cheese.
HEMINGWAY LOCALS

Visitors are too numerous tomeption
Dr. Walker seems to like climbing
the hills.
MI B, II. Matthews is getting q fine
ginning this fall.
Nou can get into the city at any time
All quarantine raised
Hemingway needs water works and
especially sleet sprinkler.
Owing to good weather and healthy
country the doctors ere not very busy.
The recent cotton brings smile TO
the darkest face Look out for big
crop next year
We may he able to GET Santa Claus to
come around this Christmas il prospects
coutinue as good.
Chickens and eggs are scarce: also
preachers Sisters, raise more chickens
and wen have more preaching.
Messrs McCarty and Roscoe. two of
the most progressive business men in
the city, Went to Greenwood Tuesday.
We are very sorry to learn of Mr..
Bob Pentecosts critical illness. He is
one of the oldest landmarks in the
country. We wish him speedy recov-
cry.
We noticed some time ago that Mai.
Nardaman would handle the editor s
pen. We are proud to know that The
Commonwealth has such fine force.
II will be one OF the leading papers Of
the state.
The commonwealth., 1899-09-29
THE YAfOC BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

The 18th annual session of the Yazoo
Baptist Association met with the
Greenwood Baptist church. Sept. %,
1859, at Jam,
After the reading of many church
letters the body organized by electing
Rev. w Y. Noifsinger moderator and
Rev, A, G., Ball clerk
There are up to date. Sept. 2sth, 81
churches represented and abont so leg
uar delegates besides several visitors.
The churches render splendid reports
of the good work done since the last
"onvocation, which gives impetus to
the enthusiasm of the body now in ses-
sion
The commencement sermon was
preached by Rev W. p. Price, of Wi
mona, Wednesday eve at 1:30 o'clock,
from text Rom. l16.
The body has selected Goodman as
the next place of meeting one year
hence.
The Association will adjourn this
Friday afternoon.
The commonwealth., 1899-09-29
OPEN LETTEn,
To the Board Of Mayor and Alder N.
Greenwood, Miss.

GENTLEMEN
For Gods sake, Tor the sake of suffer.
ing humanity, and the walking pnblic,
have the side walks fixed on River
Front The men who own the property
along that street are amply able to put
down the walks, and we hold that be
cause few of those lots are owned by
an opuIent Alderman is no reason or
excuse for not fixing them Trusting
that you will do your duty in the mat,
teI. we remain,
Obediently.
MANY WALKERS.