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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11
w. J. BRYAN
NOT COMING
He TeIegraphed the Mayor
Last Night Declining
THE CITYS INVITATION.
However, From an Absolutely Reliable
Source it is Learned That Hon,
William Bridgers Will Be Here to
Attend the Celebration and New
Statehood Convention.

Mayor Magoffin received a dispatch
this morning from Hon. w. j. Bryan
at Dallas declining the invitation to at
tend the new statehood convention and
corner stone celebration owing to the
pressue of other engagements.
The telegram follows:
"Hon. Joseph Magofin, Mayor of Ell
Paso.
"Thanks for invitation, but other
engagements prevent my coming.
90 77"W. J. BRYAN
Hon. J. D. Ponder, third vice presi-
dent of the Ell Paso free silver club,
wired to Mr.. Bryan, af ter the city 3
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11
JACOB |. SMITH.

invitation had been sent, and in the
name of the club offered to pay the
expenses of the orators Welt provided
he would accept the invitation.
From absolutely reliable sources it
was learned yesterday that Hon. Will
lie Bridg es, 1.-The boy orator of the Rio
Grande would be here during the cor
ner stone exercises and statehood con-
vention and lend his aid toward making
the occasion a success.
The disappointment of the public at
the failure of w. J. Bryan TO attend
will no dOu BIT be keen, but will be com
penssted for in q measure by this cheer
ing bit of news, for it is probable tn at
the executive committee may prevail
on Hon. Mr., Bridgers to speak to the
vast throngs of citizens and visitors
who will participate in the celebration.
GOVERNOR SAVERS DECLINES.
AUSTIN, March I, 1899.
Hon. Jos. Magoffin, Mayor, Ell Paso,
Texas: Dear Sir: l am desired by the
governor to return his sincere thanks
| for your cordial invitation of March 4.
| i'm wiling him by resolution of the city
| council to visit your city and partlci-
pate in the celebration incident to the
| laying of the corner stone for the new
city hall of the city of Ell Paso, as we'll
as to meet the governor OF the terrific
| nv of New Mexico and his staff. and
the governor of tie state of chihuahua
rapu Ollie of Mexico. and his staff, who
also have been invited to be present on
that occasion. Should official business
permit the governor will take pleasure
in accepting your invitation, and you
may rest assured that nothing but the
press of important business will pre-
vent his presence upon the occasion
referred to. Respectfully,
| an. A, CRAVENS,
| Private secretary"
East Texas governors visits to this
city are about as rare as visits by the
president of the United States aud it was
hardly thought likely that Governor
Joe Sayers would care to attend cele-
bration in this out of the way cor
ner of the present state. When Ell
Paso has little state of her own she
will then have a governor all to her
self and will not have to depend on the
long haired dry goods clerks of east
| Texas to mako her laws,
THE MASK BALL
1t is no longer question whether or
not the big mask ball, the night of the
corner stone celebration, will be a
success For not but how to provide
dancing room for the immense crowd
that will endeavOr to gain admlttance
the district court room next Friday
night.
Masuueraders costumes by the
wholesale have been engaged for the
occasion from Hartley, the official
J costumer Many have also been Or
dered by the fair Sc from fashion able
dressmakers of the city as well as
from New Orleans, the inhabitants OF
which place are adopts in getting uI
fancy costumes on account Dot the
. Mardigras carnivals held there an
nually.
: HIGH SCHOOL CADETS.
The high school cadets, commanded
by Captain Jack Hubbard, were Ou
whoOping things up for the corner
stone celebration last night. The boys
are drilling hard so as to make as goot
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11
JACOB SMITH DEAD.
Well Known Citizen Died: Sudden
1y This Morning at his Residen-
Ce on Santa Fe Street.

Jacob 1. Smith, an old resident of
this city. died suddenly this morning
at six o'clock from rheumatism of the
heart.
Deceased was a prominent bricklayer
and contractor. He resided 1T the
corner of North Santa Fe street and
the Boulevard. A widow, two sons and
one daughter survive him. His
daughter lis MRS Will Watson whose
husband is a customs officer.
Mr. Smith was taken Ill last night
and despite the. best efforts of physici-
ans expired this morning. The body
has been turned over to Undertaken
Ross for preparation for burial. Due
notice Of she funeral will b. given.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11
Played Out.

Dull Headache, Pains in various
parts of the body, Sinking at the pit of
the stomach, Loss of appetite, Fever
ishness, Pimples or Sores are al! posi-
tive evidences of impure blood. NO
matter how it became so 1t must De
nnr;fied in order to obtain good health.
Acker,s Blood Elixir has never failed
to cure Screfulous or Syphilitic poisons
or any other blood diseases. 1t is GER
tainly a wonderful remedy and we sell
every bottle on positive, guarantee.
M. 81. Webb druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11

For frost bites, burns, indolent sores,
eczema, skin disease, and especially
Piles, De Wits Witch Hazel Salve
stands first and best. Look out for dis
honest people who tried to initiate and
counterfeit it. It's their endorsement
of good article. Worthless goods are
not Initiated. Get De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve. Fred Schaefer, Druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11

Happy is the man or woman who can
eat good hearty meal without suffer.
ing afterward. If you cannot do it,
take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests
what you eat, and cures all forms OF
Dyspepsia and Indigestion. Fred
Schaefer, Druggist
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11

Mrs. Shipley begs to inform the
ladies of Ell Psso that she has taken
Mrs. Wray, Gust from Europe) into
partnership, and trusts to be favored
with a Continuance of their patronage
Tea gowns and matinees q specially
ParlOrs in Mundy bui ding.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11

Hudson Hot Springs Mineral Water
unsurpassed for cure of rheumatism in
all forms, kidney aed stomach disor-
ders. First class hotel and bathing
accommodations at "Casa del Consuelo, ;"
now neatly finished throughout. Write
A. Z. Graham, Hudson, N. M, for
full information
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11

J. Sheer, Sedalia. Mo-. conductor on
electric street car line, writes that his
little daughter was very low with
Group, and her life saved after alb ply
siciaps had failed, only by using One
Minute Cough Cure. Fred Schaefer,
Druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11

Spiritual Test Medium and Psyche
metrist. Send 81 90 and lock OF your
hair and get Satisfactory Reading
Questions answered.; no humbug. Ad-
dress James Il Little 2. o Box 43 or
2lS Tenth ST. Oakland. California: for
reference call at Burg4's Art Gallery
PA Santa Fe st. or cal on w, Q. Long
streth 314 Leon St. Ell Paso.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11

Sick Headache absolutely and per-
manently cured by using Moki Tea,
A pleasant herb drink. Cures consti-
patton aud Indigestion, makes you eat
sleep, work and happy. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money back. % cts. and
so cts. M. Fl. Webb druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11

showing as possible in the parade.
bout IS of Captain Jacks men will be
in line March II, when the parade
forms.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11

Dyspepsia can be cured by using
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets. One little
Tablet will give immediate relief or
money refund ed. Sold in handsome
tin boxes at 25 cts. NH. Webb, drug
giet.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11

Four pounds California prunes for
25 cents Ell Paso Grocery Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11

Pillsbury's Best Flour is the best in
the world, at Ell Ptso Grocery Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11
HIGH SCHOOL CADETS.

The high school cadets, commanded
by Captain Jack Hubbard, were out
whooping things up for the corner
stone celebration last night. The boys
are drilling hard so as to make as good
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11

Payue-B adger Coal company. Nc
Alester, Cerrillos and anthracite coal.
cord and stove wood. yard Second ard
Chihuahus streets. Telephone No. H.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11

Experience is the best Teacher. Use
Acker's English Remedy in any case
of coughs, colds or Group. Should it
fail to give immediate relief money re-
funded. % cts. and so cts. M. h,
Webb, Druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-11

Pekin has tower in which is hung
a large bell which was cast in the fiji
teenth century, and another tower con-
tanning huge drum, which is intend
ed to be beaten 10 case q great danger
should threaten the city. No one is
allowed to enter these towers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
ALLEGED B0ER AGENT
NetherIand Consul at Delagoa
Bay Keeps in Touch With Them

London, Dec. ga correspondent of
the Standard, at Lorenzo Marquee,
says; ''Delagoa Bay is the, residence
of Herr Pott, Holiander, who is con-
sui general for the Transvaal and con-
sui for the Netherlands. Pott is the
principal medium between Pretoria
and DIR. Leyds in Europe. He controls
the Netherland railway through the
Transvaal, and is the head of the
Transvaal customs. He is also head OF
the Dutch East African company and
has the ear of the Portuguese govern
ment, as well as the chief of each de-
partment.
ut is openly asserted that Pott has
a private wire to the frontier, and
knows twenty-four hours before Others
what is happening
IF Delagoa Bay is closed, the Beers
will retaliate by raiding Portuguese
territory"
The Standard says: Lord Salisbury
would be reluctant to bring pressure to
bear upon Portugal except in a case
of urgent necessity. Great Britain
would prefer not to place herself in the
invidious position of using force tow
ard another petty country; and there
is no temptation to raise any further
international question"
1T is satisfactory" says the Times
editorially, this morning, ito learn
that the government is acting with re-
gard to the American cargoes seized in
Delagoa Bay. In the meantime it may
be noted, and the Americans them
selves admit, that there is considerable
doubt that some of them seem to be
rather compromising to the vessels
seizure"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
B0UTELLE PASSES
A RESTFUL DAY
Maine Representative Suffering
From an Attack of Conges-
ton of the Brain

Boston, Dec. 2S.-While the officials of
the Mclean Hospital are extremely reti-
cent of giving details as to the condition
of Congressman Charles A. Boutelle of
Maine, it was stated, in response to an
inquiry by telephone tonight that Mr..
Boutelle had passed very comfortable
any immediate danger.
A relative of Mr.. Boutelle's is quoted as
saying this afternoon that the latter 8
trouble is congestion of the brain, the re-
suit of continued strain and overwork in
connection with his official duties His
condition previous to his removal to the
hospital was such that at times he became
delirious, and it was difficult to keep him
under control.
1t was deemed best under the circum-
stances to place him in an institution
where he could receive the best possible
treatment, and the Mclean Hospital at
Waverly was selected as such a place.
The relative above mentioned expressed
confidence that with the skilful treatment
and the rest that are ensured at the hos
pital the patient will quickly recover and
be able in the near future TO resume his
duties at Washington.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
NOTICE.

At a meeting of the Directors Of the
Worcester Gas Light Company, held at
its office. on the afternoon of December
fourth, the following vote was passed,
namely:
That on and after FEBRUARY
FIRST. 1900, the price of gas be re-
duced to one dollar and twenty cents
($12O) per thousand cubic feet. with
a discount of twenty cents (20) per
thousand on all bills paid on or before
the fifteenth day of the month in
which they are presented, thus making
the net price of gas to the consumer
one dollar per thousand cubic feet.
CHAS. D. LAMSON,
President
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
STRENGTH OF Beers
AMAZES BRITISH
Continued from Page one.)

of sympathy for the Beers, carried af-
ter much spirited debate, as opposition
was developed.
The resolution follows:
Whereas, the common council Of the
city of Boston has heard of the magnif-
icent struggle for independence and
freedom from British tyranny which
has been made by the Boer nation re-
Gently, and,
Whereas, the representative branch
OF our city. government believes that
the Beers ought to be a free nation, it
is
Resolved, that the common council
congratulate President Kruger and his
people on their many successes already
achieved, and that we. fervently hope
that the war will end with complete
victory for the Boer arms:
Resolved, that the clerk Of the COM
mon council be instructed to forward
copy of these resolutions to Presi-
dent Kruger
A resolution was adopted extending
the sympathy Of the council to the WI
dow of Gen. Lawton.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
EXPECT A COMPROMISE
Beers Think Britons Will Soon
Sue For Peace

Durham, Natal Dec. 23.-Winston
Churchill, on arriving here, after his
escape from the Beers, received a tre-
mendous ovation. He says that from
conversation with members of the
Transvaal legislature at Pretoria, he
learned that the Beers began the war
with trepidation, but that President
Kruger is now confident that Great
Britain will soon sue for peace
In the highest Transvaal circles, Mr..
Churchill asserts, there is serious talk
of a compromise, Great Britain to cede
the territory now occupied by both ar
mics, pay an indemnity of e2O, 1000, 900
and acknowledge the complete indie
pendence of the TranSvaal
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
Strikers Out in Force

ST. Etienne, France, Dec 2S.-Demon-
STATIONS by striking coal miners and
lace workers to the number of 5000, oc-
Cured here today. The strikers parad-
ed through the principal street, singing
defiant songs. Elaborate preparations
have been taken 20 suppress disturb
ance, strong force Of military and
police having been ordered out 1t is
estimated that the strikers now num-
Der 80, 900.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
Nine Beers Killed

Chievely Camp, Dec. ga heavy
bombardment has been going on today.
Ladysmith did not respond to the bonn
bardment.
The enemy having been again detect
ed attempting to improve their trench
es facing Gen. Butler, the British heavy
guns opened upon them, and the Beers
scampered back into the hills The
British patrols sighted the enemy in
force on our extreme left. Nine Beers
We're killed in a skirmish that followed
and six Boer wagons were captured
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
RATIFY THE LEASE
New York Central Stockholders
Take in Boston & Albany

Albany, Dec. 2S.-The stockholders of
the New York Central and Hudson River
Railroad Company met in this city at
noon today and ratified the lease of the
Boston and Albany Railroad, executed by
the directors of both companies The
meeting was held at the Office of the COM
pany III the Central station. An affirma-
tive vote was cast for the ratification by
the owners of capital stock, through
proxy, valued at Sos, SOC, 600 United States
Senator Chauncey M. Depew represented
the Vanderbilt and other American hold
ings to the amount Of s50,OO0,O0G The re-
naming stock was represented by G. "a
Bowdoin of the firm of j. Pierpont Nor
gan & Co. 1t was all the holdings of Eng
fish capitalists. There was not a dissent
ing vote for the ratification.
The lease ratified provides for the use by
New York Central and Hudson River
Railroad Company of the franchise and
property of the Boston and Albany Com
pany. The purchase of certain real and
personal property from the latter com
pany for the sum of $5,50O000 was also
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
DANIEL S. FORD'S
WILL FILED IN PROBATE
Continued from Page one.)

that 1T shall become corporation prior
to or within two years after his de-
cease and accept the trusts set forth,
the sum of $350,000, to be used by it,
with such sums as the union may add
thereto, for the erection of building
as near as practicable to the centre of
business, or what is inferred may be in
the immediate future the centre of
business in Boston.
This building shall be for the use of
the union, and shall contain hall of
sufficient size where it may hold it's
monthly social or other gatherings;
roor.S for the use of the committees
and Tor the convenience of those of it's
members who wish to meet business
acquaintance a room to be used I'M
der the direction of the union for COM
mittee meetings; in other words, a
building to meet the needs of the
union a portion of the building to be
used for stores to help meet the ex-
penses.
The Youths Companion building on
Columbus avenue, and the land, to-
gether with any real estate on Ruggles
street owned by the testator, is to be
held in trust, and after paying all ex-
penses, the net income from rents, etc,
to the Baptist Social union, subject to
the conditions named, and If these are
not complied with the property to be
sold at public or private sale and the
proceeds and any accumulated income
to be paid to the executors.
Article 13 divides the residue as fol-
lows:
/. One-sixth to the American Baptist
Home Mission society.
2. One-sixth to the American Baptist
Missionary union.
3. One-ninth to the Massachusetts
Baptist Charitable society
5. One-ninth to the conference of
Baptist ministers in Massachusetts.
6. One-ninth to the Maine Baptist
Missionary convention.
z. One-ninth to the New Hampshire
Baptist convention.
8. One-ninth to the Vermont Baptist
convention.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
FITCHBTrRG
PORTS OPEN TO TRADE
Numerous Cities in Philippines
viii Enjoy Commerce

Manila, Dec. 20, $40 a. m.-The order
which has been issued opening to the
trade the ports of zamboanga, Gotta
boto, Davao and Isabella, will apply
Professionally to the Jolo and Siassi
ports. Gen. Bates will appoint the
customs officials.
Inc authorities have issued a ruling
Whlch legalizes marriages performed by
judges or the clergy of any religions
denomination. Under the Spanish
regime only such marriages We're rec
osnized as legal as were performed by
Roman Catholic priests Gen. Fred
erick Funston will join Gen. MacAr-
thurs command. His brigade has not
been designated, but it is thought he
Will be assigned to Ger, Wheelers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
JUMP IN FOX SCORE
C. H. Howe Adds Four PeIts to
His Record

c. H. Howe jumped big distance on
the score board of the Worcester Fur
company yesterday. From one pelt to
five was his record. He has been kill
ing foxes regularly since the beginning
of the season. but after placing his
name on the board with the credit of
the first pelt, he refused to report his
other kills until yesterday when he
sent in bunch of four. He is now well
up among the leaders, being tied for
second place with several prominent
members of the company. He is led
by two men only, H. C. Newell and
Alvin Fisher, each Of whom has six
pelts to his credit
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
Deaths

FAY-In Shrewsbury, Mass, 2Sth, Frank
lin Fay, 67 yrs.
Funeral services will be held at the
almshouse Saturday at o'clock p. m.
ROOMS TO RENT-A pleasant, furnished
front room with alcove, also small
front room with modern conveniences
1877 Pleasant.
CANNON-In this city, 18th, Catherine
NJ. Cannon, at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Catherine Hackett, s Washburn st.
Funeral from her mothers home Sat
urday morning at S.15. Solemn requiem
hlgh mass at the Sacred Heart church
at o'clock. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend. Kindly omit flowers.
DUNPHY-In this city 2Sth, Bridget A
Dunphy, daughter OF Robert and Bird
days.
Funeral from parents home, 165 Salem
street Friday afternoon at 2 90. Serv-
Ices at st. Paul's church at 8 O'clock
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend. " e'
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
MAIN STREET FIRE
About $1700 Damage to Building
and Contents

Fire was discovered in the Worces-
ter Mutual Life Insurance building al
37l, S7S, S75 and 377 Main street, last
night, shortly before u o'clock, and
the building and contents were dam
aged to the extent of about $780, The
fire was got under control in short time
and was put out with comparatively
slight loss. The blaze started in a
waste paper closet on the third floor
near &. H. Trips printing office, and
the f1remen held it at this point
The firemen were served hot coffee
by the insurance company, and re-
ceived much praise from Secretary and
Treasurer Roger f. Upham for the
good work done in checking the fire.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
Only a Canard

Washington, Dec. 2S-Nothing is
known here of the reported intention
of Great Britain and Germany to par
tition Portuguese East Africa between
them, Great Britain taking the country
and Germany the northern half of the
territory which adjoins German East
Africa.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
FREEDOM LODGE ELECTS
Arrangements For a Visit to
Spencer Monday

Freedom lodge, knights of Pythias,
met Last night, and elected the follow
ing officers: c. c., Percy Miner; v. c.,
Chas. 4. Laughter; P, e. w. Hines; M.
of w, L. s. Gillian; K. of r. & S., %.
c. Coggswell; M. of F., C. S. Golf; NJ.
of e.. K. G. Spring; M. at A., w. A.
Davidson; |. G., c. Z. Hubbard. o. G.,
Ed. Morter; trustee, w. H. Coxon: rem
resentative, C. A. Johnson. The rank
of knight was conferred on one can
didate. A special car has been char
tered By the lodge for Monday night.
when about so of the members will nav
a fraternal visit to the Fidelity lodge
of Spencer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
OFFICERS CHOSEN
Ladies' Father Mathew Societys
Annual Meetinu

At the meeting of the Ladies Father
Mathew society last night, officers were
elected. They are: President, Miss Mary
Downes; vice president, Miss Nav
OConnor; financial secretary, Miss
Mamie Cahill; recording secretary, Miss
Margaret Keegan; treasurer, Miss Fo-
ley. Tuesday evening the society will
give whist party at the room and Of
ficers viii be installed at the next
meeting Miss Lizzie Love, who has
been president of the society for two
years, declined to serve another wear
as also ola Miss Mary Walsh, the vice
president.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29

LET ME SAY / have used Ely's Cream
Balm for catarrh, and can Thoroughly
recommend it for what it claims. Very
beth, N. j.
TRIED Ely's Cream Balm, and to all
appearances am cured of eatarrh The
terrible headaches from which ] long
suffered are gone w. j Hitchcock, late
major U s. vol. and A. A. Gen, Buffalo,
The. Balm does not irritate or cause
or mailed by Ely Brothers. So Warren
street, New York.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
Storms in Ireland

London. Dec. 2S.-Severe gales, rains
and snow storms are reported from the
mountains Of Ireland At Neenagh, near
the Neenagh river a landslide, followed
BY rush OF water, swept away two
farm houses with their occupants. Much
damage has been done to other property.