davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-13

and hence his name Is not Harold.
Several others joined me, so we were
quite little party. My am bulance, with
nv wife and two girls and sister-in-
| law, and two of my own wagons with a
company wagon made quite a train.
| We came through without seeing any
Indians, though they passed just be-
| hind us at Towards Wells, and just
ahead of US between Ell Muerto, in the
Davis mountains, andVan Horns Wells.
They were likely the same Indians who
had been on q raid down in the settle
ments, and were returning to the Mes
calero reservation, near Tulsrosa. At
Apache work, where they had cap
tured q train of government supplies.
Quite a number of wagons had been
burned, and the empty cans all left in
great piles just where the wagons
stood. The Indians cared little for
canned goods. Naturally we were on
the alert and the guards extra vigil
liant, and becoming suspicious of danger
from the actions of some of the mules,
our herd was brought 10 AMI tied up to
the wagons. There 1 issued my first
special order, No. 1, and To my wife:
eff a row comes off tonight, don't
scream. Put Mary 1.-THE youngest girl)
in the oven of the cooking stove. Lie
down with Kate and Heller, and re-
main quiet.''
Happily the Indians, seeing we
were ready for them and held the
water, passed on to the west of
Howard's Wells. These wells we're
dug by Major Tom Howard, OF San An
tonic, who commanded the Texas
troops when the fight occurred in San
Antonio with the Comanches.
We arrived at Quitman and trav-
eled slowly up the Rio Grsude, which
at that time was not navigsble for even
mud turtles, as the water holes were
too far apart. We could scarcely get
enough to water ourselves aud stock.
On the 18th of Septe mber, 1879, we
landed in the plaza of Ysleta, after six
weeks of hard travel, and were kindly
received by the citizens. 1t was then
the county seat.
October 4th we received, by a runner
from my old friend Captain Gregorio
N Garcia, letter stating that the In
dams had attacked a camp of grameros
(hay cutters), in front of La Cuadrilla
on the mesa, and all but one, who es-
capped and brought the alarm, were
killed. There were come or 9 in the
party. It was near midnight, but the
rangers were soon ND and as anxious to
get off as though it was picnic they were
invited to. Sergeant Jas. B. Gillett soon
had our grub out, aud:calling off each
article of the grub, the only way to
keep from leaving something, it was
soon on our two pack mules. Roll be-
ing called, we were ready bride. De-
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-13

side. We had some trouble in follow
ing the sign after we got in the river
bottom, where loose horses and cat
tie ran, but few of US dismounting we
worked it across thu river aud struck
camp for dinner. Captain Garcia WAS
sent down to Guadalupe to ask permits
sion of the alcalde<to follow the trail
into Mexico. The rangers had never
crossed the river siuce the death Of
Howard and others, and we were not
cure whether we would be welcome.
The slcalde sent me word be would
gladly give me permission, and they
would organize and go with US after the
Indians. This suited. US frst-rate, as
there were eighteen warriors from the
signs, and we knew they we're as we'll
armed as we were. Just after we
crossed the river we came across q
Mexican herder with flock of goats.
AS soon as he heard we were trailing
Apsches he began yelling at the top
of his voice, aud soon had his goats on
the jump for town, though the Apaches
ad passed the night before. We were
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-13

soon in the sadd e. aud as we rode into
the pueblo we we're kindly greeted by
the people. There was great excite
ment. A man had found q mare killed
just in the edge of town, having been
lauced aud some of the choice steaks
taken by the Indians. A runner. too,
bad just ridden into town, sent by that
brave old ranchero. Don Ramon Ar
rsnda, from Contar ResiO, or Tanks,
saying band Of eighteen Apaches had
killed his herder and run off all the
stage mules. His ranch was on the
stage road to chihuahua, and about
twenty miles southwest from Guada-
lupe.
We ONLY halted few minutes and
pushed on for Arranda's ranch, where
we arrived in time to see the old war
rior sallying out to recover the body of
the herder. At first we could hardly
make out who or what they were, as
old Ramon was mounted bareback on
a fiery horse, his Winchester 10 hand +,
while another man was riding behind,
TContinued on Sd pAPe1
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-13
Texas Rangers and ApaCheS.
Story Canada de maranas Sierra Ventahd
State Chihuahua In October 1879.
for I'll

Written Exclusively for THE HERALD.
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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-13

DRAWERS-At 85C each Fine grade of
Muslin and Cambria Drawers, beautifully made
and trimmed; worth S1.OO.
La Junta tribune., 1900-03-31
Saved Macy Doctors sIIls.

We have saved many doctor
bills since we began using Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy in our
home. We keep bottle open all
the time and whenever any Of my
family or myself begin TO catch
cold we begin to use the Cough
Remedy. and as result we never
have to send away for doctor and
incur large doctor bill, for Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy never
fails to cure. Ii is certainly a
medicine Of great merit and worth.
I'd. S. Mearkle, General Mcr-
chant and Farmer, Matte, Bedford
county, Pa. For sale at Arcade
pharmacy.
La Junta tribune., 1900-03-31
Death Of Robert :. Morton.

Robert r. Norton died in this
city yesterday morning at 3 a. m.
after an illness Of less than two
weeks. He was taken with stroke
OF apoplexy Sunday, the 18th inst.
since which time he had been al
mos, entirely paralyzed and unable
to speak, though conscious most
of the time.
Mr.. Norton has resided in La
lunta about year and has four
children residing here = r. II.
Norton. Misses Clara NJ and Han
nah Norton and Mrs. X. Phillips.
The funeral will take place this af-
ternoon from the family residence
on Bellevue avenue, the services
being conducted by the Rev. F.
w. Hart, Of the Baptist church.
La Junta tribune., 1900-03-31
m..,en.. co.s.s..

A matrons' contest will be held
at the opera house Saturday even
ing, March 3rst. A nice pro-
gram OF music has been arranged
and the following ladies will de-
liver recitations: Mrs. May Arm
strong. Mrs. Ella Ross, Mrs.
Laura S. Rockwell. Mrs. Mary F.
Fargher. Mrs. Louella Addy, Mrs.
Sadie Harris, Mrs +. p. Stephen
son. The prices OF admission are
adults IS cents, children 10 cents.
This will be an entertainment
worth twice the price OF admission
and should be pa,ronized by all
who wish TO encourage home talent.
La Junta tribune., 1900-03-31
Hard 70 stsnd Idly sy.

II is very hard to stand idly by
and see our dear ones suffer while
awaiting the arrival OF the doctor.
An Albany fN. Y.l dairyman
called at drug store there for =
doctor to come and see his child
then very sick with Group. Not
finding the doctor in. he left word
for him TO come at once on his re-
turn. He also bought a bottle of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy,
which he hoped would give some
relief until the doctor should arrive.
In few hours he returned. saying
the doctor need not come, as the
child was much better. The drug
gist, Mr.. Otto Scholz, says, the
family has since recommended
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to
their neighbors and friends until
he has = constant demand for il
from that part OF the country. For
sale At the Arcade pharmacy.
La Junta tribune., 1900-03-31
stsssgsr Than Fiction.

Among the many favorable COM
ments Of Madame Ruple, the fol-
lowing IS taken from the Leadville
Herald Democrat:
IA merchant Of this city met
Madame Ripple . few years ago in
London and he was then in very
bad health, having been told by
his physician that he would only
live ! few weeks. 4 met, said he,
sMadame Ruple one evening at the
home 81 friend and she told me
Il the course Of conversation, to
cheer mp, ! would cross the ocean
and setsle IN ! western city and be-
come wealthy. ! don't know
alout The wealth said he, but l
mannGe % live, and live we'll, but
l do know. ! have regained my
he6leh.
1Endsme Ripple has parlors at
~ Bnfas' residence. and will
A. e. this city until Tuesday
La Junta tribune., 1900-03-31
ssse. 1ls.s asee,ess.

Water Commissioners Gillen in
forms us that the receipts Of the
city water plant for the present
fiscal year will be about $4,000 or
81, 900 more than last year. The
total increase in the receipts Of the
water plant during Mr.. Gillen's
three years administration as water
commissioner is SI,e35.75. The
increase in 1893 was 5000 IS; in
1899. 5000, and in 1900, $1,000.
The falling of in 1899 was caused
by consumers ordering their by
drants shut of and using the ar
tasian water supplied BY peddlers.
The supply Of artesian water has
fallen of this year and the receipts
of the water plant have conse.
qusntly greatly increased.
The amount Of steaming coal
used Il the pump house duriag ~
La Junta tribune., 1900-03-31
viss Guy cheekmsssd.

A travelling man as general
thing is pretty wise guy, but oc-
casionally he finds his match. Once
upon time we remember being
seated at dinner table not over a
thousand miles from here, when a
real peart young man asked the
waiter for some milk. The young
lady brought in milk pitcher and
placing il near his plate, the gen
tleman remarked sarcastically: els
that all you can give?" The an
swer came at once, "If ! was as
fresh as you ] could give quart, :"
whereat the wise guy hastily arose
and left the place, and we haven't
seen him since.
La Junta tribune., 1900-03-31

present fiscal year was 557 tons
and 1900 pounds. as compared to
553 tons and 1000 pounds for the
previous year. This is an increase
OF four tors and 100 pounds, and
coupled with the fact that there
has been an increase OF 1000 in
revenue, speaks well for the man.
agement of the plan, during the
past year.
La Junta tribune., 1900-03-31
soss MORE LOCAL ,rens.
Joys for jewelry.


Go TO the Plaza barber shop for
first. class baths.
Columbias, Crescents, Hartfords
-Downer Hazzem.
For fresh bread, pies or cakes go
to Fishers postofice news stand.
Money for city or farm loans on
easy terms. Inquire w. X. Gibson.
X. 6. Dalton is sole agent in
La Junta for Clark's mineral water
Sold in any quantity.
SrRAyEp-My black pony,
weighing about goo pounds; brand
ed A ] on left shoulder, short tail
Gus Weineke.
Family washing and ironing
done for IS cents dozen. Leave
orders at this Office and clothes
will be called for.
d. O. Godfrey has resigned his
position as chief clerk in Road
master Marshall's Office and is now
located in Pueblo.
Fox RrST-A nicely furnished
room with bath and closet; steam
heat; brick house, northwest cor
ner Ration and Kansas avenues
For the Colorado Stock Growers
convention at Denver. April 9Th,
the Santa Fe will offer for sale
tickets at the low rate OF one fare
for the round trip. 81. IS. Tickets
will be on sale April Sth, good re-
turning April Izth.
The trustees OF school district
No. IL have appointed c. l..
Seeley to take the school census Of
this district. Mr.. Seeley has also
made application for the appoint
ment OF enumerator in this district
OF the United States census.
Mrs. Edward Goethe, who has
been the guest OF her brother. c.
A. Beerbohm, for several days,
lett Wednesday morning for Dem
yer TO join her husband, who has
recently located in that city in the
hope OF being benefited in health.
.FoR SaLE.-Good team of work
horses, harness and wagon. Har-
ness and wagon only been used one
season, and good as new. Also
one saddle pony, gentle and good
for buggy. Enquire OF B. F..
Bales, six miles southwest Of La
unta.
f. b. Van Gundy, erstwhile OF
the Rocky Ford Times Republi-
can. is reported to be managing a
theatrical troupe. Van used to
take hen fruit on subscription, but
we hope he will have other evi-
dences Of public appreciation in
his managerial experience.
That par, OF the Central block
owned by James McNeen and Mrs.
F. 7. Lewis is to be equipped with
hot water heating apparatus. A
janitor is also to be employed to
look after the entire building, an
innovation that the present tenants
contemplate with great deal OF
pleasure.
e-s--
La Junta tribune., 1900-03-31
Wheels and Prices.
Columbia chainless- s75- 90
Columbia Chain Model so. 90

4 Juveniles, best, $40, 90 to 27.5o
Z The above line, at the prices
5 given, represents the very best
that there is in wheel values,
and furnishes a large variety Of
makes, styles. colors and prices
that ought to suit all buyers.
We especially call attention to
) the Crescent at S75. 100; this is
without doubt the best wheel
ever offered at the price. Don't
J fail to see it when looking for
wheel. We feel that we can
suit you, both as to terms and
wheel. and want you to come in
and look il over
La Junta tribune., 1900-03-31

Once had a high wheel.
Next. one with a chain.
Now ! ride . bevel gear
And get there just tue same.
Only . good deal easier.
La Junta tribune., 1900-03-31
sasissses,en.

Satisfaction is defined as graf
J i6cation, comfort, enjoyment,
contentment. compensation, rec
1 ompense. remuneration; but you
J can easily come to full realiza-
tion Of the exact meaning Of the
word by riding Columbia.
Our Crescents at $500 and
J sac. 90 have caused ! sensation.
, Folks ali say they never saw
such vslue for the money No
edge on uswe never did
either.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
TINTED STATES OF AMERICA SOUTH

ERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK SIS;
Whereas. a libel and petition fled in the Dst-tc,
Court United states for Southern District ~
New-YOrE the 18th day Of February 1900 nv PETE
Cahill, OF the steam tug 20 L HaIenbeclr
her boilers tackle, apparel furniture for
limitation OF his liability for all loss. destruction dam
injury caused by disaster the stran5Ing
Of dredge four scows and one Waterfront on the 6t5
day Of October 1899. and for loss arising
Jherefrom, and on the voyage which vessel was
then engaged,
And Whereas the said libellant and petitioner bs.
given stipulation 70 into Court sum OF Thirty
thousand three hundred twenty-seven Dollar,
1881 327 OO and interest the appraised value Of said
tug and freight pending.
Now, Therefore, IN pursuance II the ronton issued
me +aid Court directed nd delivered I do
Lsrebv cite all claiming damages for 0ss de-
struction damage injury oocasoned by said dis
hster the said stmndng the said voyage to file
aud maze due proof Of their respective claims before
- ! -Aa. - tsl- $ COMMISSIONER at his
Office Room 81 General Pnstoflce Building Borough
Of Manhattan CITY Of New York, before the l4h
y II August, 1900. at eleven o'clock A. M and
10 appear before said Court in said
IA, 1900. at eleven o'clock A M. said libel
and petition otherwise they will be
from participation in the said stipulation.
Dated New York. May End. 1900
WILLIAM HENKFI,
FOLEY. WRAY & TAYLOR "
Proctors for Petitioner z Wall Street Esoroupb Of
Manhattan. New York City
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90 t)bom ct map Concern.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK-In the
matter OF S. A MCFARLAND & COMPANY. N bank
the andaV or George C. De Lacy. verified the 18th day
Of May, 1909. that petition filed this
Court praying that the above named consisting
seth A. mcfarland AMI Writ Leland may adiudged
bankrupt, that subpoena thereon issued cat Of
this Court directed said Seth A MacFarIand return
and OF the petition upon which the obtained
could be made by the Marshal States
District Court, shown by the by said
Marshal. dated the 10Th day May 1900 stating that
said debtor could not be found and file this
Court, and
IT FURTHER appearing that than ten days have
elapsed since the said return, and that
has been fled that the said Seth A mcfarland now
without the Jurisdiction Of the United States that
service Of subpoena and copy petition with due
diligence be made upon him within the jurisdiction
ORDERED directed that the said Seth A Mac
Farland appear plead, demur o. dav
Of July, 1869 the petition the lth sy
of May. 1900 and fled in the office Clerk OF this
Court the 18th day Of May, 1900 PRAYING that said
MacFarland s member. be adjudcated bankrupt and
in OF his failure appear plead answer or enur
adjudication viii be according TO the prayer petit
ton, and It is further
ORDERED and directed service Of this order
be made the said Seth A. mcfarland BY the
publication six consecutiva
weeks in the New York Tribune which designa ted
by most likely to give notice said seth A
mcfarland. such publication to be commenced NOT
later thar the - day OF June. 1900.
ADDISON BROWN
- L. s. District Judge.
way. Borough Of Manhattan n Y. City.
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foreclosure Sales.
NEW YORK SUPREME COURT, COUNTY


NEW YORK SUPREME COURT, COUNTY
Of New York-The Mercantile National Of
the city OF New York. Plaintiff against Reese
81 al. Defen4ants-In pursuance OF Judgment OF
Foreclosure and Sale duly made and
entitled action bearing date the 18th day June, 1900
Will sell at Public Auction at the New York Estate
haitian, City OF New York the 18th day Juy 1900
at i o'clock noon on that day, by Herbert A sherman
Aucuoneer the directed judgment to be
sold and there'n described follows:
Al that certain lot piece or parcel Of land with the
lying being the Nineteenth OF the city
Of New York. bounded described follows viz I:
Bes1r ming side OF FTfty-third
Street distant hundred and nnety-hve (295) feet
eight onehaf (S1@l eastery from the north
easerly Of FythiTd and the Second Ave
nue.. thence running Northerly line parable. with
the Second Avenue One hundred 900 feet and I'VE (5
inches thence a line parallel with Ftfty-third Street
Twenty-Five (22) feet three and onehaf (3Is) inches
thence souhery line parallel the Second
Avenue hundred 900 feet five (5) inches
ery side of Fythird thence westerly along
the line twenty-five one-half (3l55
inches the point place OF beginning.
Dated New York. June l4th 1900
JOHN BOTTOML4EY. Referee
BROWNELIs 4 PATTERSON,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Il Wall Street Borough of Manhattan City Of New
York.
The following a diagram property TO be sold
described above. the street number being 325 East
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SEALED PROPOSALS for furnishing fresh

and condensed milk for the Nanhataa state Hospitals
Tor period OF months from July 1890 De
~ mail delivered person up TO so O'Clock p H.
Wednesday, Juu~ =. 1900 uudersi gued at
tltfCe OF the Hospitals, York
city tWhere full may ohtaine at which
open an proposals
No bids shall BE- considered except from parties who
actual dealers the commodities which thew submit
proposals Each bid De accompanied by a certlded
check tvr 10 cent % as a
that a contract VIII De entered awarded A
o. some approved surety for Fer
Or ths Sss amount viii be required after award
talthtul performance Of the contract
The Board OF Managers rieht 10 reject
All N41s II q TIE
Sta'e HENRY r. ROWLAND.
Iresdent Eaard D ManaRera
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"A received at their Uptown once No i242 BROADWAY
north OF 3lstst until O'Clock
ents received the following branch Offices at regular
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and l4th St 142 Culumbusave.. West
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4dst. between 18th and Sth l59 East 47th-st
8d-ave. between 10th and nth dave
6ist-st: 70S lst-ave.. S9th-st
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IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF HON
= ABNER g. THOMAS. a Surrogate o. the County ~
New-fork NOTICE Is hereby given all persons hay
ing claims against Jacob ThySn, late Of County Of
York. Borough OF Manhattan, y. Y CITY deceased
present the same with vouchers to the sub
sCrbers al their place Of transaCtinR the
office Of VIM F Haemer, No Is6 Remsen Street Bor-
ouRh Of Brooklyn IN The City Of York on or before
the first day OF December next. Dated New YORK the
day Of May 1900. 49,
JACOB THYsON. EMILY F. TFFYsoN Executors
WM. :. HAEMER ATTY. Executors 1s6 PaTnsa,
Street. Roro. Of Brooklyn y. Y. City.
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q receives az their Uptown once, No. 1242 Broadway
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- ABNER c. THOMAS. L Surrogate County Of
New York Notice IL hereby given all persons having
claims against Mary A. D0sn late OF the County II New
York deceased. the with there
subscribers their place Of ransscting
ness al the Office Of John Coleman. Nos. II and l3
Wlliam Street. The city o York on or before
day OF august next Dated New York the 3rd
day o February, 1890.
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street. New York City.
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The approximate charge
sfy which above described property be sold Is
81 221 d 100 with interest thereon 18th day OF
June 1900 together with costs and allowances amounting
70 Ssl $500 interest 1900 together
with the expenses sale. The approximate amount
OF taxes assessments other liens, which
70 the purchaser OF the purchase money paid by
the Referee SI3s 81 Said premises
70 be sold subject prior mortgage 50 600 with
interest nom July lst 1899.
Dated: New York. June 14th. 1900
JOHN BOTTOMI4EY Referee
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Proposals
A RNY BUILDING, Whitehall St., New York

A RAIY BUILDING, Whitehall St, New York
City. May p. 19OO.-Sealed proposals in trint,ar.
subject TO the usual conditions. received al mis-
office until II O'Clock June II 1900 at which tina
and place they will be opened in the presence bidders
Tor furnishing and delivering York Depot or
the guar masters Department. 100000 yards Of
saAl material subject TO nifty cent increase con
forming standard specifications
It'll, 1899 Blank proposals giving fun Information a. ta
grade OF material required and bidding
obtained and standard samples Of the seen al the
onlces OF the Depot Quarermaster York Phadsl
phla chicago and Boston. The T. Government resers
the right TO reject accept proposals or any
part thereof. Preference will given articles
domestic production manufacture conditions OF oalf
price Including foreign
manufacture the duty ther=on) being equal FnveISpes
containing proposals should be Proposals r0~
Khaki Material and addressed Colonel A $ KIM
BALL A O. NJ Gen'l l. A. Depot O NJ
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IN PURSUANCE of an order of Hon Anne,

c. Thomas, Surrogate OF the County of New York,
Notice is all having
Patrick Smith lae Of the County OF New York deceased
the with vouchers thereof sub
scribers, q OF transactng The
office Of William c Orr Chambers Street BorougH
Manhattan The City of New York or before ne
18th DAY October next.
Dated New York. the 18th day Of March 1900
JAMES b. F. SMITH, ALFRED J. ' o KEEFFE Ex-
Street. Borough Of Manhattan, New York CITY
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DRoPOSALs wLn bel recelEed hE tha Rna,a ~

twelve O'Clock Friday. the 22nd day Of Juns
1900 for the sale the state OF Michigan War Loan
bonds OF 1895 yet All bonds purchased % Be
delivered free OF expense 20 the LANSING
all Unmatured coupons Bidders should state
rate OF interest borne by bombs offered The
sloners the right all
ease Of acceptance preference viii be given 70 lowest
bids.