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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-13
ABILENE.TEX.
The Branch Insane AsyIum-An
Ideal Location-NeW Railroad
Company Organized Annual
QeDort of the Fire Chief,

Social Correspondence of the HERALD.
ABILENE. Tex, Nov. 9. The $40
acres of land required to be donated by
the city of Abilene for the location of
the branch insane asylum to be
known as ''the epileptic colony" has
at last been conveyed by the city to
the state in accordance with the in
structions of the attorney generals Of
fee.
The contracts for furnishing the in
stitution with water have been made
sndCall easements and rights of ways
have been decided as required by the
act of the legislature and the commits
sion sent here to select the grounds.
Only one thing remains to be done to
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-13
CONTEST FOR RIO GRANDE
Judge BurCh's Mission to the Capt.
tai of MexiCo-pIans to End the
Southwestern Irrigation Con-
frOVerSU

A special dispatch to the ST. Louis
Globe-Democrat says that Judge Mars
den Q. Burch, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
has left Washington for the City OF
Mexico, on the most important piece
OF business com mitted to his care since
he has been special counsel to the de-
partment of justice. While he in no
way represents the state department,
his errand, if successful, will probably
result in quieting source of irritation
of the first magnitude between the
United States and Mexico.
His business Is in relation to the
great dispute over irrigation in the
valley Of the Rio Grande. This is the
only point of disagreement of any
moment now pending between the two
countries; and Mexico has q re ady filed
claim for $4,000, 900 against the
government of the United States.
Judge Burch will collect such infor-
nation and evidence in the City of
Mexico and disseminate such uuoffi cial
Information there as will probably re-
suit in convincing the Mexican official
of the intention of the United S ates
government TO so act in the prem g. 30 as
to not only fully preserve the rights of
the people of both countries, bat also
to restore to those living in the valley
on. both sides of the Rio Grande those
ancient riparian rights of which they
have been deprived.
The United States is getting at this
matter by means of a lawsuit of huge
proportions, and Judge Burch has
charge of the case for this country, the
trial being set for December IL in the
United States court at Las Cruces, N.
M It is in come ction with this case
that, the Judge is going to Mexico aud
he will travel from the re direct to Las
Cruces to attend the trial
MEXICO'S CLAIM.
Mexioo's claim against the United
States is based on circumstances and
customs dating back to the time Of the
Aztecs and the Montezumas, and no.
body knows how much farther. The
normal flow of the Rio Grande for
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-13
SPALDING, N. M.
Cattle Taken To Arkansas-The
Bridge Gang Moves On-a
Correction Shipping Beef Cat

Special Correspondence of the HERALD.
SPALDING, N. M, Nov. 9.-Weather
clear and bright with heavy frosts and
ice every night.
B. Written, recently of southern
Texas, has moved his family to the
old L. 81. Hersom ranch, just south of
SpsldiDg and now owned by J. N. Up
ton, by whom Mr.. Written Is en-
ployed.
Mrs.p. n. Woods and daughter.Irene
are visiting;relatives aud friends inDem-
ing this week.
J. N. Upton left laso week for
points in Arkansas. He takes two cars
of horses to dispose of on the trip.
Aurelio Martinez has recently moved
his family to Silver City. where he has
obtained position in the smelter.
The bridge gang stationed at Spald-
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-13
OTIS, N. M.
The Beet Crop Good but Alfalfa
Short-Good prlCes-The School
prO0Derinu,

Special Correspondence of the HERALD.
OTIS, N. NJ, Nov. 10.-Beet harvest
commences next week. The crop Ia
far better than was looked for month
ago and beet growers are feeling much
encouraged.
Good prices are offered for surplus
crops of all kinds. Corn brings so to
IS cents hundred, and hay is 50 to $40
and cane SC to Sc. Alfalfa is short
crop.
The school is doing nicely, thirty
five pupils now clim bling the hill.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-13
EMMA, TEXAS.
Store EXCHANGED for Cattle and a
Farm-A Norther.

Special Correspondence of the HERALD
EMMA, Texas. Nov. 6.-John Beal
and F. ]. Speiglehalter went to Can
yon City on business this week. N aus
j. A. Bedingfield and son sold til cir
store at Estacado to s. G. Spikes for
ninety head of cattle ard his farm.
Our sfrst nOrther: came on Nov.
with some snow aud ice. The weather
is now pleasant again.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-13
NOT CREDITED.
Report That Mexico Will Appro-
pirate $1,000, 900, Is Vague.

Senior Luis Salszar, chief of the de-
partment of river. improvements of
Mexico, is in Juarez and today he and
Consul Mallen inspected the site of the
proposed rational dal. vi 4eT
The story of 81, Zoo, 600 to be appro-
priated by the Mexican congress for
the building of the dam is not general
ly credited as the United States gov
eminent has yet made no move
toward appropriating money for the
enterprise and the question of whether
or not navigation of the Rio Graude
will be interfered with by daming the
stream will not be determined until
December IL.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-13

Business men, don't go home and
bother your wife but eat your noon
lunch for 35c at Harvey's American
restaurant.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-13

Two hundred boxes of new prunes
just received at the Ell Paso Grocery
Co. 4 pounds for % cts. y
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-13

in position to sell water to farmers
for 200 miles down the valley on the
American side. That was when the
Mexican Government made it's first
representation to this country, claim
ing violation of the treaty of Guada-
lupe. Secretary Olney, in behalf of
the United States and in response to
Mexico's objections, procured an in
junction to stop the British company.
In the meantime, at the suggestion
of Gen. Arson Mills, United States
army, retired, of Ell Paso, negotiations
were commenced between the United
States and Mexico looking to an ar
raogement for an international dam at
or near Ell Paso, Tex, whereby the
restored to the Inhabitants of the Rio
Grande valley, on both sides of the
river.
The English company showed fight at
the start. Is took Secretary OIney's
injunction case into the territorial
court of New Mexico and had the in
junction dissolved. The case was ap-
pealed and not long ago was decided by
the Supreme Court of the United
decision OF the territorial court of New
Mexico by restoring the Injunction snd
ordering the case sent back to the
United States Court at Las Cruces, N.
NJ. to take proof on the fact as to
whether the proposed Epglish dam
would impair the usefulness of the river
as navigable stream In that portion
where 1t forms the international boun-
dairy.
AMERICAS COURSE.
This course is taken, not because the
Rio Grande is great steam boat chan
mel, but because the process gives the
United States the surest means of
''gettiug grip" on the river. the Rio
Grande being charted as nsvigable
stream. 1t is for the preparation of
this proof that Judge Burch has gone
o Mexico and for the presentation of
it that he will appear for the United
States court at Las Cruces, on Deem
Der II.
This feature of the case has in itself
an interest distinct and separate from
its international character. It will
probably result, once aud for all, in
deciding the conflicting rights of those
who use the head waters Of a stream for
irrigation purposes and those who use
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-13
Pure Hygienic Water.

Made from distilled water. Ask
your family. physician or druggist as to
purity and healthfulness of our ice.
Telephone No. IA.
Ell PASO ICE 81 REFRIGERATOR Co
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-13

just received q carload of Pillsbury's
Flour and Vitos at the Ell PasO Groce-
rY Co. y e7sna D." 9'ic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16
RAIN MAKING.
What Daisy Price Did for the People ct Geor-
gia.

For years to come the people of
Georgia will have to admit that St
Switham had his way during the dog
days of 1898. says the Atlanta Constitu-
ton. The rain has poured down in
gentle showers as we'll as in boisterous
gusts. 1t has trickled from the clouds
with rhythmic regularity. and it has
fallen with the velocity of a cloudburst
TO sum it UP, there has been rain-rain
without ceasing. and rain enough TO
wipe out the deficiency of precipitation
which our weary friends of the weather
bureau have been engaged in carrying
over from one year to another
Speaking of precipitation reminds us
mat for years past our rain supply has
been short. and that in the beginning
OF the present year that shortness
promised to be increased 1t was dry
when the crops We're planted 1t con-
tlnued to be dry when the budding
seeds reluctantly pushed forth their
eNuberance through the earth ana
greeted the piercing rays of the sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16

in the Temple Of Silence might await
YOU. There are heather down there
who Will not bury their dead because
the earth is sacred, and they Will not
burn them because they worship the
fire and the dead would defiie It. and
SO they have towers built where they
take their dead and let the vultures do
the rest. They have men to attend To
the business Of placing the bodies on
shelves in the inside Of these grewsome
structures. and it's death 70 any one
who is not employed there 10 go INTO
one Of the places. Well, we were IN
Teheran and we wanted to get into the
temple there in the worst way and did
not wish to die to enjoy the privilege
nor to be killed for running the DOCK
AIDE. We took native to show us the
country, mounted on cameis ana rode
toward the temple. The man in charge
of the place was drawn into CONVERSE
ton. and we went so FAR as TO oner
him a drink out of bottle OF wine. but
he refused, wine being prohibited by
his faith We had flask Of Scotch
whiskey in our kit and offered him
some of that. He had a little argu-
ment with himself and conluded that
Scotch whiskey was not wine and took
a drink that would have staggered
Russian sailor. He did not refuse a
second drink when it was offered, and
between the heat and the whiskey he
was soon fast asleep in front OF the
sacred building which he was under
solemn obligations to guard against
intruders.
"It didn't take long to cut down some
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16
Temples OF Silence.

Il know one place where people have
no doubt as to which way the souls of
their dead GO said Smith.
Smith had travelled all over the
world. He was as we'll acquainted IN
Cape Town as at ST. Petersburg. he
had lolled in the flower-decked tea
houses OF Japan and eaten tallow be-
yond the Land of the Midnight Sun.
The clubs of London and the coffee
houses of Budapest were as we'll known
to him as the streets of New York, and
he knew his way in the streets of
STEAMBOAT as well as in those of his
native Rhode Island town. He saw
things as he journeyed through the
world and had happy way of telling
them. and when he said. without cause
or provocaton. that he knew some
thing about souls, we knew he had a
story to tell, so we filled our pipes
and then some one asked: where
You fellows don't know anything
about the far East. and when your
time comes you'll be perfectly willing
to be planted in the orthodox way or
ccemated according to the modern us
age. but if you died down there. the
higher distinction Of being disposed of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16
Russian Braids and Lace.

There is genuine Zest IN shopping
now. The sunshny streets are bright
with the gayest of shop windows, fun
Of tempting novelties that truly make
money feel heavy in ones pocket. OF
course. the display that attracts more
attention still continues to be that Of
WOODEN goods. braids and trimmings.
and next after this the public interest t
turns with great livelness To the study
of furS. Every week the braiis de-
Nelop new phases, and the last out
growth is rough-surfaced black silk
passementerie with jet and steel beads
cut very fine and worked into the edge
or center OF the trimming in a bright
little pattern. There are also scores Of
varieties of appliques that no dress
loving woman could pass over liz
silence. Many of the appliques are cur
from what is called suede cloth in oak
and vine leaf pattern. As this cloth IS
quite thick. its edge is beveled, and
then all the ramifications of the Leaf
veins are outlined in stitching or IN
fine bright beading.
These braids are all important for
the reason that on them and on narrow
bands of fur we are going 10 depend
wholly for the garnishment OF winter
dresses. Fur and passementerie will
labor side by side at the noble mission
of decoration. and if any woman thinks
this arrangement sounds somber Il is
simply because she has not seen any
of the very lovely new gowns.
A clear Hungarian blue clotn. fresh
from the work women's hands. will
havepointed panels ofecru lace applique
on the hips. extending nearly to the
knees. Bright sapphire blue facet
beads sparkle in the lace mesh and APP
pear in the yoke of lace on the waist
and on the sleeve caps. To further
tone up this cheerful costume narrow
bands of chinchilla fur border the
panels. yoke. cross the sleeve tops. and
edge the high collar. On a blue velvet
toque. embroidered in small steel mar
guertes. couple Of gray feathers
stand up. and the effect of the toilet is
that of perfect harmony with our crisp
and brilliant fall weather But it is
safe to let it pass into an axiom that
without some fur trimming no gown
this autumn can boast fellowship with
fashion.
There is great good sense in this
resolution OF the ureSSmakerS and
tailors. for every year furs grow more
and more expensive in the United
States; that is to say. the beautiful
richly colored skins. and only the very
wealthy women can afford wraps If
seal, mink. and sable BY touching up
the gowns and wraps with fur bands
an excellent makeshift is the result,
and old furs are brought into service
again.
Quite as potent as this reason is the
restless notion our makers of good
clothes have that we American women
dress too soherly in cold weather. BY
putting beads into braid and touchin.,
up the picture with fur and by advo-
eating warm. bright tones in cloth we
are bound to be birds of very lovely
plumage for the next six or eight
months 10 come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16

Many years ago John Bright and
George Peabody. the phlanthropist, were
fishing in little stream. Late in the
evening. after ii hard days work. the
party arrived at a landing stage. ana
Bright. accosting the inevitable police
man on the bank said:
What Is the proper price to pay for
these boatmen. constable
He replied: Seven shillings and six
pence. Yer Homer; but some gintlemen
give them 10 shllings
Bright. turning to his companion. said ::
II have no change. Peabody; have you
three haf-crowns?'
The millionaire produced the coins AMI
rs that all we're giving me? asked the
latter.
That's ALL" said Peabody
Hnldin. the coins in the open palm az
his hand and slowly scratching his head
with the other. the hoatman said:
An they call We Pabody, don't thevo
Well call We Paynobody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16
Special AAverlisene.l.

Small advertisements no, ~
four. lines tthirty w0rdsy rnm,rs acees!rg
the head q WANTED, FOR sAf w.
LEI. LOST. &c, will be jnser,.s' 40
times for p cents. three times ~
6 Tan ana one week for % cents
r rmH rA ., Iss,ave In sending ~
note should be made with order poeal
for. opTh accoW6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16

The appointment of George Curzon as
viceroy OF India has made London So
eeiety hutter. and as MS wife was born
ing perceptibly prevails in this country
7. p. O'Connor. in M A. p" furnishes
an anecdote for each of the quasi royal
pair.
Mr.. George Curzon's somewhat breezy
supercilious manner led 10 some misun-
dersianding in the House OF Commons
but this superiority often was quite un-
conscious on his part. and concealed at
times very charming disposition.
When making some defense as to al
legged harsh treatm by Turks of Cretan
prisoners. he was Interrupted by a
query from Mr.. Dayitt-"Were these pris-
e eanrs ma ,an ra,1l Quick as lishining
gentlemen ought TO be no strangers to
handcuffs'' Tnis was. of course. the sig
nal for u violent Parliamentary tempest.
A day or two after Mr. Curzon came up
TO MIR. Swift MacNeiil and expressed his
sorrow at having used the expression.
; and his desire 10 apologize for 1t in the
thought the interruption came from you.
and that my answer would be a good
shot; which you, Of course. would not
that il was Davitt who had made the
remark. OF course, | would not be cap
able of joking on the subject of imprisor-
ment ana handcuffs with man who had
tude."
The story about the vicere,ns runs
thus: There We're three sisters at WASH
ington-witty. wicked things-an old gem
erai daughters. who used to make tales
attach them to whomSoever they pleased
and set them going. One afternoon when
we had been RECALLED with a new enter
talnment by the wit-worms. Mrs Curzon
remarked. questioningly: Did the Misses
calling the girls by name) say
that: Being assured that the ladies in
question We're really the guilty parties.
she sighed. and continued: Battle, muir
der and sudden death.'' These girls had
no other names afterwards. and SO far as
know. they are known to this day as
Battle, Murder. and Sudden Death"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16

ANY lady who can sew can earn yocs
pay making neckwear for rs ar h soo1
work al cut; sent by mail any dIstance::
SEND loc. for particulars and sealed nes'
tract for employment Home Emn Soa
ment CO, l3s Lincoln street Boy ~
Datn' Mt feble,dlWs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16

Verdi. the great composer. is so averse
from anything in the way of self adver-
tisement that he is positively boorish to
strangers. until he Is quite sure that they
nave no Intention of making copy" out
OF him. Even II ne finds that his chance
acQualnianres are in no way connected
with the press, he is apt to be very curt
with them ursess they carefully conceal
their feelings OF hero worship. He hates
battery as he hates discord Only the
other day at Montecatini, an artless in
ividuai, evidently unacQuainted with this
iidiosyncrs,sy of the Maestro. came up to
MIN. hat in one hand. kodak in the other
with n profound bow he said: Com
merdatore. may ] have the honor of
paotographiE2 your immortal featureso"
Verdi turned as though To slay him and
snapped out: My dear sir. one does evil
deeds. but one does not speak of them
Then he spun round on his heels ard
walked off. The unhappy being who was
thus made TO look so very small made an
almost worse mistake in his style of ad-
dressing Verdi than in making an offer
70 photograph his immortal features
For Verdi. although he is both COM
mendatore and a senator. loathes being
called by either title.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16
BRAZILIAN
BALM

No fatal case of Grip was ever
known where Brazilian Balm was
promptly and faithfully used, 1t kills
the germs, arrests the progress of the.
disease at once, and takes all the evil
effects out of the system. For
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16

The story Is told that friend. invited
to dine with Schopenfauer at his favor
lite restaurant, where a Eumber of officers
were in the habit OF NEE ting noticed that
Schopenhauer took gold coin from his
pocket before eatin~ and laid IL on the
table beside him. relates the New York
ovsr The hiioso,er rep Hi az te e sa,n ~ II
his purse. Upon ii question from his
friend. SchopenhaIer explained II have
been dining with these officers for some
time" he said land about two months
ago / registered silent vow to give this
gold coin. of considerable value To some
worthy charity. on. the very first occa-
sion upon which should hear these gen.
horses and the chances of promotion
You see. | still have my money"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16

WANTED-To close our entire n,rvIo.;
goods TO some dealer who is booking ~.
q bargain. Address, w f. ChadS;c ~
Wateryille me fahil SssSs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16
WANTED

\ capable girl for general housswo,..
must know how to cook Apply h Eas,'
49, febledff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16

Smart young man to work on farm n.
quire at j. f. Fuller's store febi0dtf
WANTED-l000 mink skins. Hi961as
market price paid. Cross & Robinson.
Gardner. jans7 dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16

Today. several capable house girls. two
FOR second work. Good help furnished Al
short notice. Parties writing please or. =.
close stamp. Mrs. c. NJ Glidden vith
Mrs. Cochraae, opposite Hotel North
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16

situations for man and wife TO vork
I'm the city or country Can give tbs
best Of references. A very capable NJ.
man. % years old, wants a Situation n
small family. Girl to do general UorI
quite capable. Inquire 223 Water street
Lizzie Boyes. febJslsS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16
LAIR CUSHION RUBBER STAMP,

always make good impression" last
the longest and are the cheapest in the
end. Prices 25c. to ,5c. each. according 70
size. Common rubber stamps. 10. Is. ,
and 23c. each. Nickel plated band dating
stamps, 25c each. Seal presses. ~
each Check punches. numbering ms.
chimes. door plates. pads. stencils. ink.
&C.. &C., at lowest prices. Conespon..
dence solicited. Fletcher & Co., 50 Chapel
St. Augusta. Me. OctN,du
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16

The Captain CHAPMAN farm. situate u
miles from KenneDec bridge. Over ~
acres Of land: buildings in fine ordf
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildinp
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendall Titcomb. Augusta. Ne.
mayS.dtA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16

A bargain: Having purchased . laft
lot of hrst-elass babpet metal. can sel
in lots Of 50 lbs. at II cts. or 100 M q
more at 10 cents per pound. F. /. Clark
machinist. Augusta. mayfair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16

An experienced dining room girl. Must
be neat and have references. At Hotel
Johnson feh,0i,S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16
TO LET.

n - -.
Dress suits to LET, at sher ian,1e., q
Daiiey's. febl4dSt
A convenient rent Of five rooms. Apply
to w. 6. Boothoy at Kennebec SavlnSs
Bank. auso,uu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16

House No. Is Weston street. near Chae.
Ell; furnace. etc Inquire of HoTanSe
North. Peabody Mass, or J. a. 1e se w
Augusta. lana2e-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16
D1ISCELLANEOT1e

Mrs. Tram. ciairyoyant. can be co,..,s
"a az ~ Gage street. Cases taEsr
fet6 d4uS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16
FOR SALE.

Farm and village property for sale.
Apply to Williamson & Burleigh. coun.
sellors-at-law. Augusta, Me.
, 1899-12-29
BRIEFLY MENTIONED.
Who said zero weather?
Hot Chocolate at S~ettele's.

Hot Chocolate -. co..o,o,.
~ u"''oIm p"ii oi nose
'"p""' No NC" ie"i night
MISS Morrow VIII speak in the Pres
Dyterlah church Sunday evening at
the usual chuich services.
Chas. Marsh Of the Temple of Econ
omy s]prained his right hand while