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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-30

secretary of the chamber to provide
program for the entert sinme emit of the
ladies of Western New England.
Negotiations with Miss Frances A.
Willard and other distinguished ladies
are on foot, and no doubt the commit
tee will provide sterling attraction.
In the meantime it Is announced that
the Young Women's association will
open their rooms to ladies throughout
the week, and entertain them in
suitable way. Light lunch will be
served at moderate prices. All will
be welcome. Ladies will also be well
come at the headquarters OF the
courtesy will be shown them, and any
Information be given.
THE COMMITTEES.
During the week there will be two
football matches and three baseball
games and many minor attractions.
The theaters will put on special at
ira lotions and give afternoon and even
ing performances. and the stores will
be open and brilliantly Illuminated
every night.
The following are the committees
who have this generous program to
carry out, backed by the dollars of the
whole city:
Committee on merchants week-J.J
Sullivan, chairman: w. G. Dwight, G.
J. Bresnahap, w. 81. Billiard, A. T.
Gallup, Arthur r. Vincent, Paul II.
Koehler, A. Davis, J. J. Eagan, James
Parfitt, Hugh Mclean, 81. A. Ceilings
Committees On the events of the week
Electric decoration, D. B. Forbes,
J. J. Pagan, J. J. Curran, A. Davis,
Hugh Mclean, M. J. Laporte, Arthur
r. Vincent, M. F. Walsh, J. J. Currsn,
Charles w. Doane: bicycle parade; 81.
c. Mansir, A. Davis, W. b. Ross; So
ciesies and fraternities, G. D. Colson,
T. S. Childs, Commander J. L. Howe,
J. J. Linehau, Arthur r. Vincent; fire.
mems parade, j.. j. Curran, W: J:
Mills. Sarsfeld J. Wolohan, Chief
Lynch; farmers carnival. John Tilley,
W. 81. Billiard, Oscar Ely; German
field day and parade, Paul 81. Koehler,
Professor Eyer, entertainment of ladies,
w. G. Dwight. Ben Pickering: music,
o. r. Brown, r. w. Vincent, r. G.
HERE; transportation, John Ti1ley, G.
E. Russell; advertising, w. G. Dwight,
M. p. Conwar, Ben Pickering; Charles
D. Colson, chief marshal of perades;
Ben Pickering, general secretary.
The headquarters f'the campaign are
merce which will be one
OF the liveliest spots io
Holyoke. The secretary is as old cam
paigner having successfully carried to
the highest degree of success similar
in Louisville, KY, in Bal
timore and in New York city.
The advertising that is being done
to get merchants week before West
ern New England is feature. The
" hole OF Hsmpden, Hampshire.
Berkshire and Franklin counties have
been covered by mail and by the
Union, bill posters and distributors are
at work throughout the territory en-
braced by Pittsfeld, Turner's Falls,
Hartford and Worcester, and special
men are out on the railroads. The
secretary keeps q large map before
him, knows where every man ia every
hour, and is in touch with them by
Altogether it is campaign that does
a great deal to credit to Holyoke and
the city is getting more enthusiastic
over it every hour.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-30
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
Years. Constant Use
Without q Failure.

The first indication of Group is
hoarseness, and in child subject to
that disease it may be taken as a sure
sign OF the approach of an attack.
Folio wing this hoarseness is peculiar
rough cough. If Cham berlain's Cough
Remedy is given rs soon as the child
becomes hOarse, or even after the
croupy cough appears, it will prevent
the attack. 1t is used in many thous-
ands of homes in this broad land and
never disappoints the anxious mothers.
We have yet to learn of a single in
stance in which it has not proved eff
fectual. No other preparation can
show such a record-twenty-fiv years.
constant use without failure. For
sale by all druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-30

Agents for the
Bartlett concentra-
tor. Tests have prov
en- 1t to be the best
table in the market.
Can be seen at work
at the JuareZ works
near FL Psso at any
time, side by side
with other tables.
Others use IS gal
Ions per minute,
we use 4 gallons OF
water per minute
under the same con-
ditiOns with much
better results.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-30

For the Republic
of Mexico we are
the largest and, prac-
tically, only machin-
cry manufacturers
who manufacture
ConCe ra t In 9
Mills, Stamp Mills,
ion Mills, Hosting
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-30
DENTIST.
MISS SUSIE CHITTENDEN, ,

Teacher of Stringed Instruments.
Studio Room 7. Turner Bldg. Ell Paso, TIE:
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-30
Notice..

We give Premium Stamp on Photo
graphic work only.
BUSHONG & FELDMAN.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-30

All the delicacies of the season can
always be found at Melvin's market.
Fresh fish and oysters always on hand.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-30

Payne-Badger Coal company, Nc
Alester, Cerillos and anthracite coal,
cord and stove wood. Yard Second and
chihuahua streets. Telephone No. IL.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-30
The Cheapest Shoe Store.

Large stock of new goods just re-
ceived. Big bargains. A. h. MEYER.
POI Ell PasO ST.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-30
Slot Machines For Sale.

In perfect order.'Delaware Furniture
Co. 112 East Overland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-29
CORNISH ON THE STAND.
Intense Interest Now I'm the MOL
neuN Trial.


NEW YORK. December 2S.-Intense IN
terest is now lent to the trial OF Roland
b. Molineux. because OK the appearance
on the witness-stand Of Harry :. Cornish,
TO whom the poison which killed Mrs.
Adams was sent through the mails. Cor
nish was on the stand late this after
noon. and his examination, which pro-
misses to develop many things not yer
made public. will probably continue Tor
several days, with interruptions here ana
there for other witnesses.
Cornish told to-day OF the receipt by
himself Of the famous silver holder ana
bottle OF poison. and reviewed the story
Of Mrs. Adams's death by the supposed
"bromo-seltzer," which he had admins
tered to her when she was Ill.
Just "a Cornishs testimony was begin
ming to pe interesting. however. the Re
corder adjourned the case until to-mor-
row.
The handwriting expert gave way 10
day to the physicians. DR. Phillips VINO
attended both II. g. Barnet before MS
death. and Harry Cornish. was one OF
the witnesses examined. and he attributed
the illness of Cornish TO mercurial poison
and the death of Barnett TO the same
agent
Or. Coffin, who also attended these men
during their illness. corroborated the
testimony Of Or. Phillips. as far as 1t re-
lated TO the symptoms. and endorsed the
diagnosis made by that physician.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-29
STORY PURE FICTION.
In All Its Claims Without
Foundation in Fact
THAT ALLEGEDSECREI TREATY
Reported Agreement Between Britain,
Germany, and Portugal.
DIVISION OF PORTUGUESE AFRICA.
Manifest ImprobnbiIity of the he-
mort as PubIished-Britnin, How
ever. Under Treaty With Portugal,
Might Obtain DeIagOa Bay.

BERLIN. December 2S.-Regardng the
statement BIZ the Lokal Anzeiger that
secret Anglo-German-P Portuguese treaty
exists for the division Of the Portuguese
colonies I'm South Africa. the coTespon-
dent Of the Associated Press is able 10
assert. on the highest authority, that the
story Is pure fiction, and is, in all It's
claims. without foundation in fact.
The high official who authorizes this
denial made the following declarations
There is no objection to stating that
the understanding had by Great Britain,
Germany. and Portugal refers only to
Africa. and leaves Asia wholly out of the
account. II is quite certain, however
that Germany, under no considerations
would conclude such bargain with Por-
tugal as the Lokal Anzeiger sets forth.
ANY ore with the slightest political sense
ousht to see that these tiny 'enclsves'
I'm the midst Of British India are the last
Colonial possessions Germany would
dream Of"
NOT BELIEVED N WASHINGTON.
W AOlll-NG A0-Ns - - if'N'Ai''A -''
Nothing is known here OF the reported
intention Of Great Britain and Germany
to partition Portuguese East Africa be-
tween them. The officials here attach no
credence to the story, because, as they
point out. a movement of this kind, dis
turbine the balance Of power In Africa,
would lead almost certainly TO serious
complications between the principals and
the other Powers of Europe.
Moreover, the cid rumOr of secret
treaty between England and Portugal,
whereby the former might, Tor proper
consideration, possess itself Of Delagoa
bay. whenever the place should be needed
for military purposes, has always been
credited, TO some extent. here. and If such
a treaty really exists there would be no
need for Germany's participation, as re-
ported.
THE RIfMOR 'FANTASTiCAl"'
LONDON. December pa dispatch 10
the Times from Berlin comments on the
Lokal Anzeiger's treaty statements as
follows:
"When IL is remembered that two Of
PortugaTs Asiatic Professionalism and
Damao-form 'enclaves' OF the province
of Bombay, the statements of the Lokal
Auzeiger border ON the fantastic"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-29
WOOD pEsET by oFrIcE-sEEKERs.
His Latest Ofiiciai Action an Agree
able Surprise to Cubnns'

HAVANA, December &.-General
Woods office is besleged daily by crowd
of ofice-seekers from all parts Of the
island The applicants want everything
or auvthing-from Cabinet secretary
ships 10 janltorships Despite the fact
that the GovernOr-General receives, on
the average 300 people every twenty-four
hours. he manages 10 nnd time To pay
unexpected. early morning visits TO the
asvlums and iails. General Wood prefers
ia rake the managers of such institutions
unnrepared. Tomorrow he intends to
insuect the Leper Hospital. To-day he
visited the Beneficencia. RE does not IN
tend 10 interfere I'm matters OF pubic
policy before the New Year, when the
new Cabinet will be installed
II IS generally reported by friends OF
the men named that Senior Villalon has
been offered a Cabinet position. A similar
statement is made concerning seniors
Varona EsteveZa, and Tamayo. senior
Vulalon is the present chief OF public
works al Santa clara. Senior Narona was
formerly editor Of tho Patria. Senior
F,steyeza IS the president Of the National
marty Senior TamayO is judge OF the
Supreme Court.
KEEPS HIS OWN COUNSEL
Most of these appointments, If made,
would meet with public approval Dut
General Wood declines 10 confirm or deny
i'm any case. asserting that he will not
give out Information on the subject until
the entire Cabinet has been decided upon.
Cubans have been asreeably surprised
NV General Woods refusal 10 allow the
municipality Of Cardenas To grant private
contracts. In a communication embody-
ing his refusal he said:
"No such contract will be- recognized
until after the municipalities have been
elected. an event which is only a few
months of Then the will Of the people
viii be- known. and, provided there IS no
interference with the prerogatyes OF the
provincial government, municipalities Will
be allowed to use all rightful means OF
imuroving the country, without inter-
terence from Havana or anywhere else
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-29

elements necessary TO the preparation OIL
a protest against seizure OF the KIND
reported necessarily consumes much
time, and the state Department, the oifi-
Gals say, following the usual course
cannot be expected 10 act otherwise tnan
in the line indicated.
During our late war with SPAN,
wherever a seizure was made by our war
ships oil a merchant vessel laden with
supplies intended for Spanish ports, We
politely informed foreign powers wnich
undertook to protest that they would be
Obliged to wait the usual and regular ac-
ton OF our prize courts. Thus. when
French ship was towed into Charleston,
Notwithstanding the representation MADE
by the French Government our govern
ment insisted on carrying out all the
routine proceedings Of "a prize trial IN
one of the cases growing out OF that par
ticular seizure. IL was nearly two years
before the parties claiming 10 be ag-
grieved by the seizure and detention OF
the ship secured q final decision of the
case By the Supreme Court Of the United
States. Yet this case was simplicity IT.
self. compared with the legal problems
presented in the stoppage Of Brush
merchandising BY a British man-ot-war,
and the search Of a neutral cargo FOR
cOntraband of war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-29
BONB IN INSURANCE RANKS.
Attorney General of Mississippi
Charges Tariff Association.

bsiEfN TURIN ANAOtaNtI0u.
JACKSON. MISS. December 2S.-Attor-
ney-General Wiley y. Nash, whose Term
OF office expires in January has created
CONSERVATION and confusion i'm insurance
circles by fling a bill Of Information in
the Kinds county Circuit Court. declar-
ing that all insurance COMPANIES doing
business In the State. and acknowledging
allegiance to the Southeastern Tariff AS
ISOLATION, have violated the State law re-
garding trusts and combines.
lie asks that their franchises and char
ters be cancelled. and the companies pre-
vented from transactinS further business
i'm Mississippi.
I'm his declaration the Attorney General
states that. by uniting or pooling their
interests for the purpose Of establishing
"a set Of rates from which the undG-
writer's are not above To- vary. the as
ISOLATION. and the companies therein.
have violated a section of the annotated
code and It's amendments. Local agents
are wiring their managers 10 come 10 The
scene as soon as possible.
Tho proceedings VIII be called at the
sitting of the Hinds county Circuit Court,
which meets two weeks hence The new
Acknowledgement. Ion. Monroe MsClurg,
promises 90 carry the fight on.
MILLIONS INVOLVED.
IL is estimated that fully S25O00.J99
worth OF policies is carried by the thirty
one companies ramed ~ the bin OF liz
formation.
The companies named by the Attorney
General are as follows: Aetna. Of Con-
necticut; American Fire. OF Philadelphia;
Caledonia. Of New York; Columbus In
surance and Banking Company. of Mis-
sissippi; Commercial Union, Of New
York; Delaware Insurance Company;
Fire Association, Of PHILADELPHIA; Geor-
gia Home German-American. Greenwich,
Hanover Helveta, Home, Imperial Lam
cashire Manchester Fif. North British
and Mercantile. Northern Assurance,
Norwich Union: Palatine Phoenix As
surance. and Queen. Of New York. Hart
ford Fire. Of Connecticut, Insurance
Company of North America; London,
and Liverpool and Globe. Mechanics and
Traders. Mississippi Home; National, OF
Connecticut: Pennsylvania Fire, Royal
Of kentucky; Scottish Union, National;
Southern. of Louisiana: Springfield Fire
and Marine: sun. OF louisiana; Teutonia,
of louisiana: Western. of Canada; Royal
Exchange. of London. and PhaianX, of
Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-29
SEIZURE OF AMERICAN FLOUR.
Facts TO lie ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MOI
IA Reported. mt Least.

WASHINGTON, December 8.-The as
certainment of the facts connected with
the seizure OF American -four by British
uarshlps off the coast of Portuguese,
Fast Africa. has been cOniided TO the
United States Consular Agent at Lou
ranzo Marques. Under the instructions
sent 10 him by Secretary Hay yesterday
be will ascertain all OF the facts connect
ed with the seizure OF the -four. and par
ticularly the names OF the persons to
whom the -four was consigned, ana the
actual ownership Of the goods.
The Department Of state Is determined
ia do everything proper 10 maintain
American rights in the matter OF neutral
trade i'm this case. But 50 far. the de-
uartment Is In absolute ignorance of any
essential facts regarding the seizures,
and cannot proceed 20 make any ooJec-
tior until ID has made sure Of its ground.
The -four was not seized, az at hrst re-
ported. and there is reason TO believe
that i'm the case OF at least one consign-
ment the -four was not seized. but was
simply diverted 10 another port than
Iourenzo Marques. and there lett SUD-
iect to the disposition of It's owners. Al
though this may also be a breach or neu-
trail privilege. II presents a different case
entirely from a seizure outright.
NATTER REQUIRES TINE.
To determine with accuracy all OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-29
4 MUCH MINED CASE.
II VIII Re Argued i'm the United
states Court To-Day.


Lawyers. as well as large portion OF
the general public. will be- Interested in
case which will be argued in the United
state District Court to-day. 1t involves
several questions of importance and in
tcrest.
The story is a long one. and very badly
mixed. Nearly a year ago the Atlantic
Transportation Company. which was q
comparatively new corporation, formed
for the purpose Of transporting coal be
tween Newport News and New York,
went into the hands OF receiver The
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
was one Of Che chief creditors. The pro-
perty Of the transportation company was
attached in several ports.
In May of this year an employee OF
the Atlantic Transportation Company
q p Holeee-was drowned. 1t was al
legged by his family that his death was
the result of the negligence Of the com
panv. His administrator brought suit
for damages in the sum of 10000 This
suit is still pending.
The Western National Bank. of New
York. was creditor of the transporta-
ton company. holding mortgages upon
two steamers These are now tied up al
Norfolk. and have been for several
months. A motion will be made IN the
United States Court to-day by Mr.. {. g
Mitchell. of Newport News, counsel for
Holgee's administrator, TO order the
steamers sold and the proceeds applied
i'm accordance with the direction OF
a court of law.
The Western National Bank when
holds a mortgage upon the two steamers
wishes these steamers sold also. but
wants the proceeds applied to the as
charge of the indebtedness Of the com
panv TO the bank. Mr.. Mitchell, as coun-
sel for Holgee's administrator, viii argue
for the sale Of the steamers but VIII
protest against their being applied solely
10 the payment of the claim OF the panh
Holeee's administrator will be repre-
-ented bv Mr. c. c. Mitchell of Newport
News. and Messrs. Floyd Hughes and
Hughes & Little. of Norfolk, will appear
for the Western National Bank. II may
bc that Hon. Henry r. Wickham, general
counsel for the Chesapeake and ONO
Railway Company, viii take hand IN
the case This is not positive though
both the lawyers for Holgee's administra-
for and for the bank are on the LOOKOUT
for such a contingency.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-29
Another Account.
The News I'm Richmond.

The news of Mr.. Turner being killed
was received with general sorrow here
i'm Richmond. where the deceased was
well known and had hosts OF friends.
"a well as many relatives The nrst
intelligence Of the murder 10 reach here
was a private telegram TO DR. w. o.
Turner a nephew Of the deceased, who
was en- route home from Washington.
His uncle. Mr.. r. r. Turner. was with
him. The two gentlemen left for their
homes on the first train.
Mr.. Turner was a successful farmer
and lumber merchant, and was quite
popular He had two sons-James ana
Charles Turner-and two sisters-Nliss
Lou Turner and Mrs. Pilkinton. OF church
Hiu I'm this city. Mr.. }. Flood WOOL
ridge. manager OF the Din ToY Geo Com
pany. and Mr. Joe Woodbridge, with Alien
a Wilson. the Alain-sireet gentemeu's
furnishing-house. are related 70 him by
marriage.
lie had three brothers-Messrs Rich
ard. sam. and Tom Turner-livins In Isle
Of Wight county,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-29
RECEIVER FOR srAWL & sTRArB.
"Not a Dollars Worth of Available
Resources Found"


PHILADELPHIA. December 2S-Judge
Mcpherson. i'm the United states District
Court to-day. appointed Frank NJ. Craw-
for receiver for Stahl s. Straub. fixing
the security at $500. Counsel for the
creditors asked for a restraining order 10
preveut the transfer OF securities. and 10
have the firm adiudicated involuntary
bankrupts.
Charles Volume. the expert accountant
I'm charge OF the brokers' books. said at
a meeting Of the creditors to-day: ms
IS the clearest case Of ooting l have met
with in thirty years.
An official at the banking-rooms SAID
to-day i'm referring TO StahIs method7'
''He ran three separate accounts on Sc
curities in the care OF the firm, paying
interest on stocks. dividends on the same
stocks. and further interest from me
firm. and this was apparently one OF ms
WAYS OF binding the eyes OF MS part
ner."
The committee appointed by creditors
IN investigate the accounts of Stahi n
Straub. who failed November 18th, re-
mort that not a dollars worth of availa-
bile resources We're found. The total ma
bUities amount 10 $l,22l,3OS, and the total
assets to s927 AS, leaving a deficiency oI
$293, S29.
John. III. Straub the junior member OF
the firm. is under bail on the charge OF
embezzlement. His partner, Mr.. Stahl
is missing. and a warrant has been issued
for his arrest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-29

AUGUSTA, GA. December 2S.-Ihree
white men. giving their names as rahA
Winters. Frank Short and James fersu-
son were arrested here tonight OH sus,
uicion of being the parties VINO IoD. ca
The post offices al East folht anu ~
Inns Ga. recently ana Oh Coiiiii' ~, ,r'is
N',. roi,beries i'm South Carolina. They
"a d, hse of copper cent pieces, besides
- money i'm small pieces.
rha men answer the description fur-
- bv a Waterman AT Naucluse, ).
~ ,sho detected them in the act Of break
go, tnto a store at that place Monday
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-29

bic foothold in transatlantic navigation,
and she VIII maintain Il for years to
come. A sudden termination Of the war
would not result In the immediate re-
turn Of these vessels 20 their former avo-
cations.
Some OF them may be lost others will
be used for different purposes. and stiii
others will have become obsolete. Ger
many's merchant-marine Is assuming
large proportions. ana her ocean-carrying
trade IS increasing rapidly. She will
leave no stone unturned 10 take advan-
tage OF the present situation which will
prove beneficial TO her interests"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-29
Introduced by a Ship from Infected
Chinese Port.
ALARM ON THE PACIFIC COAST.


SAN FR iNCIsCO. December 2S-Tho
trmy transports Centennial and Newport
which arrived here last night from Ma
is Via Honolulu. bring the startling
..rs ihat the hubonic plague IS raging
.'e capital city OF the Hawaiian Is
:; t- 1t is understood that the scourge
o.. Fought into Honolulu by vessels
lom 1e Of the infected ports Of China
ALARM AT SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCISCO. December 2S-Thc
COWS of the breaking out Of the plague
Honolulu. brought here 10y The trans
Iort Centennial. has created some alarm
among the State and city health officials.
Ind every procauton is beng taken 60
event possible admission of the dis
..se into this city.
Tho transports Centennial and New
1a, which arrived last nisht, and ,he
rrar which arrived from Manila to-
s.. are now al the quarantine station.
o. .reoins fumigation. and will be de-
-.n.d az Angel Island for some ime.
steamer Gaelic is due hove to-mor-
from the Orient. via Honolulu. and
g.. De sent 90 quarantine and held there
il an possible danger is passed.
PRECAUTIONS AT MANILA.
Slows from reliable sources in the
ut is 90 the effect that the disease is
prevalent in China aud Japan TO an un-
. extent. and that the officials at Ma
z have taken precautions TO prevent
r.-.e from getting Il foothold.
N... received here is to the effect that
U.s. also rampant I'm Bombay,
..w of these conditions the au-
1 This city and at every port
Pacific coast will make strenuous
prevent the introduction Of the
this coast.