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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24

sanding on the outside, with the rope
in between the almost closed gate,
when bronco horse suddenly ran
against the gate, closing it aud
severing Mr.. Grsy's thumb at the
kunckle joint, and cast it distance
OF twenty feet. The doctor was
brought at once, and the wound dress
ed. The thumb severed was on the
left hand.
The Easter services by the Chris
tian Eodeavor society we're beautiful
ly carried out, and the songs and reci-
tations were q complete success.
h. s. Monhart, from Jerome, Ari-
IONA, Is here doing some developments
work on his claim In the TERRA Blanca
district.
Isaac Knight, his wife and two chill
drep, r. J. Jobson, D. s. Miller and 5.
A. Sollen berger. were among the snf-
ferers of the grip last week.
S. A. Sollenberger and Chas. Gear
heart are making preparations to de-
velop their claim. which Is adjoining
the Ell Paso. cOmpany's property at
Cooks, N. M.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24
HEIRS AFTER THE PROPERTY
Jury Decides On the HdbitudI
Drunk enness OF Germdln De
MorrIoc

From tho Alamogordo News.
Wednesday, before Com missioner F.
B. Stuart, appointed by Judge Parker,
the inquest dealing with the alleged
habituai drunkenness of German De
Meules was heard. The jury found
verdict of habitusl drunkenness, and
the attorney for the heirs of De Meules
asked by the cour. to take the manage
ment of his affairs from his hands The
heirs contend that the property is
being dissipated by De Meules.
The celebrated Monarch turquois
mine, the Cactus, Nancy, Laura, Chief
and Garnet Reef claims, all at Jarilla,
are proving tie bone of contention of
the heirs, VINO reside in various parts
of the United States. and who believe
hat the mines should bring them in
q continual income.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24
DANGEROUS DUTY
Mac" Succeeds George Scar
borough At DeminQ

F. NJ. McMahan has resigned his po-
sition as member Of El Paso's police
force and gone To Deming, where he
will assume the dangerous duties form
erly performed by the late George
Scarborough.
Mae as he was known among his
many friends in the city, has an envi-
able record as an officer of the law. Be
fore his appointment on the local force
he had been avigilsnt Waterman as q
merch ant patrol, and those whose in
terests he guarded SO faithfully will
watch his career as the successor of
his brother in law. George ScsrbO
rough. He Is as valiant and fearless
an officer as his predecessor, and
though the boys regret hisremoval from
this city they predict a brilliant record
for him as criminal hunter among
the Chiricsbuae, and the cattlemen are
to be congratulated on securing his
services,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24
NEW RAILROAD
Coleman Men Go To Meet Morris
Locke.

special Correspondence of the HERALD.
COLEMAN, Tex, April 20.-A party
of business men left here this morning
for Abilene TO meet Morris Locke, who
will build a road north and south from
A biIene. Right of way has been Sc
cured and work Is to begin from Abb
lene south In few days. This line
passes through Coleman and goes
south to Llauo, opening up new and
very wealthy stock and coal country.
Seventy-six cars of cattle left here
for the territory today.
Fine rains in this section assure fin
est wheat and oat crops.
Prospects are favorable for largest
cotton acreage ever planted in this
cOuntv
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24

Court Closes-Weather Flne-plen-
ty OF Stock Water-TWo Pair
OF Twin Babies ArrlVe-He
r4nHaflonr


Special Correspondence of the HERALD.
EMMA. Tex. April 1s.-District
court just closed. There was but little
business. The case of the state of
Texas vs. Condy C.rmack for theft of
yearling was dismissed. The case
against J. w. Bryaot, assault with in
tent to kill Marcus Phillips with q
kDife, was put of until next term of
court.
The weather is fine with good rains
and some GOODNESS. There is plenty of
stock water and grass is getting
green.
Health conditions are good here, e,-
pecially for twin babies. Mr.. Chap
man and r. A. Jones are the fathers
of two pair born Friday night the 10Th.
All are doing finely.
/ There are some cases OF smallpox In
Hale county though the disease is not
spreading.
Fred Speigletrsller, of the st. Louis
Cattle company, has just returned from
st. Louis, Mo-, where he he's been
spending the winter. He is down to
attend to the delivering of the ST.
Louis Cattle company's ranch, as 1T is
sold to Sug Robertson.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24
CLAIREMONT. TEX.
Court In Session-Hed1th Improving
-Stockmen And Farmers Eldted
Business And personal Matters.

special Correspond ence of the HERALD.
CLAIREMoNT, Tex, April 1s.-For
the past week our little town has been
the center Of much attraction: Court
was in session all week with but one
conviction, for horse theft, after vain
efforts were made for u new trial.
Insurance men have been in our
town for several days, Messrs. Chap
man, of Dallss, and Hazard, OF Col
Orado, of the Hartford, doing the most
successful business
County Judge Hoyt is of on bust
ness trip to Abilene.
County Attorney Havis, who started
a few weeks ago on = trip for his
health, Is improving, g fact we are
very glad TO note.
J. X. Cunningham is in Haskell ne
gotiatIng trade for ranch In Has
kell county.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Wilkinson are
Waiting the latter's aunt, Mrs. j. N.
Ellis, of Haskell.
Leroy Cunningham aud little peph-
ew, Master Marvin, went to Cara
county Saturday, returning Sunday.
r. N. Grishsm and Mics Matte Fox
were visiting at Rosewood Sunday
Attorney Psnder, leading member
OF the bar OF Fisher county, and can
didate for district attorney, was in
town during court
Il. ~ hlrOy, OF Abilene, was Will ue
for court.
The stockmen and farmers are much
elat ID over the recent rain. Stock
promises to be fiuer than ever; and
crops are almost assured.
The young people enjoyed social
Tuesday evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Beasley.
Judge Sanders and Mrs. Hardin were
the guests of Mrs. Cunningham and
Mnnd0V
on the works" so the city is a little
dull.
Rev. w. A. Harris, who was our
Methodist pastor last year out is now
at Sweetwater, will preach for Us soon.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24
CERRlLLOS. N. M.
Coal Mines Close DoWn-Conductor
Hill Killed.

Special Correspondence Of the HERALD.
CERRILLoS, N. M, April 21.-The
coal mines at Madrid, place about
three miles from Cerrillos. have been
indefinitely closed. About three hun
dred men have been thrown out of en-
ployment and are leaving for different
places. No one knows the reason of
closing down the mines.
Conductor Geo. NJ. Hill was instant
ly killed Friday night on No. l at Ber-
nalillo. He fell between the front
coaches and all the other cars passing
over his body. He was taken to his
home in Las Vegas this morning. He
leaves 4 wife and two children to
mourn his loss
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24
LAKE VALLEY. N. N.
The Coming Cattle Sdle-6ettlng
Ready For Mine Operations
Victims OF 6rlp-Loss OF a
Thumb In a peculiar Wdy.
special Correspondence of the HERALD.

special Correspondence Of the HERALD.
LAKE VALLEY, N. NJ, April 90
The cattle men are making prepare
ttons for gathering the cattle to be sold
at the annual cattle sale which takes
place the latter part OF May.
Mr.. Fisher, the new manager of the
mines, has arrived, presumably to
commence operations in clearing up
the old iron aud getting the mines
ready for work.
Jas. w. Gray, of Terra Blanca. met
with quite "a bad accident last We'd
nesdey. He was holding rope tied to
8 gentle horse inside the corral, he
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24
STANTON. TEX.
"The Man From the AIkall Flats
Sickness Stops Church Meet
ings-Rain Falls And Stock.ls In
Good Condition
special Correspondence OF the HERALD.

special Correspondence o the HBRALD.
STANTON, Tex, April 20.-Harry
McT.er, candidate for representative
for this district, spok e. to good crowd
of citizens here last night. Every one
went away will pleased with his talk.
Mr.. McTier fs stumpipg the district.
he will speak at Midland tonight He
is ''the man from the AlKali q ats OF
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24
The Fire Department.

The fire fighters say they are now
prepared to fight any kind of blaze,
even to the roof. of the modern sky
scrapers. Fifteen hundred feet of
hose was received today and is ready
for action. More tests of boxes were
made today by the electrician and the
entire apparatus seems to be in excel
LETT running order.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24
MALAGA. N. M.
Wire Drift FenCe-The Cold Wave
Kills Fruit-VIsitors Coming And
Special Oorrespondence OF the HEsALp.

Special Correspondence Of the HERALD.
MALAGA. N. M, April 20.-Donpel-
~ & Merchant are building wire
drift fence from Owl Springs, Tex, to
Black River, q distance of twenty-four
miles.
Mr.. Packard, of Iowa, who has been
spending the winter in the Peco5 val
ley, has returned home. He spoke in
very cJm Diim entry terms of the Pecos
valley and thinks he will come back TO
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24

the Pecos,'' and Gays If you want to
communicate with him after Novem-
Der next, address him at Austin,
Texas.
There is some sickness in this sec-
ton. Three cases of scarlet fever have
been reported in the past few months.
Two of the victims recovered and one
died. Rev. Lay, from Colorado, was
to deliver q series of sermons to the
people here this week. but on account
of the prevalent fever the meeting
was postponed indefinitely.
The weather remains cool and
cloudy, " tn some slight rains.
Stock is looking very fine and the
prospects for q world Of grass was new
err better.
We are glad to see Judge Anderson
up again after several days of sickness.
J. w. O'Bryan is improving slowly
with his broken knee, caused by a
horse kick.
r. n. Crosby, L. 81. Houston, and
w. F. Flanagan have been elected
school trustees for the new year.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24
Federal Indictments.

Francisco Hernandez for alleged snug
Cling of cattle and Albert B. Watson
for the alleged obtaining of a valuable
letter from the postoffice by fraud aud
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24
New BdndStdnd.

A handsome new iron bsndstand will
be put in the plaza at Jusrez shortly
for the evening concerts.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24
Why Not Get a FLAG?

81 would like to know why it is that
the council does not get flag for the
city hall" said citizen today. "They
have pole for one, but it Is bare"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24
Let Us Prove It To You.

Plate glass insurance and sccid ent
insurance written cheaper than can be
obtained elsewhere. A. Nj. Loomis,
PIT San Antonio street.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24

Why pay 25c for , cane OF inferior
tomatoes when you can get cans
Curtice Bros. Blue Label tomatoes
for the same money at FL Paso Gro
Gerry.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24

Make your selections early from the
nsttiest line of ladies' novelty neck
wear that ever came to Ell Paso.
Boston Store, POT San Antonio street.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24

Ladies. have you seen that fine as
sortment of elegant all over laces and
embroidery yokings at the Boston dry
goods store, POI San Antonio street?
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24

"Specisl" photoe raphs at Bushong
& Feldman's, 81 so per dozen until
April 25,h.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24
ICommupicated.I

Died, In Stanton, Martin county.
Texas, April 18th. 1900, OF scarlet
fever, little Eddie O'Bryau, daughter
of j. w. aud S. A. O'Bryan. aged 2
years. 10 months and IL days.
Death has invaded the hous ehold and
plucked one of its fairest flowers and
trensplauted it to the shores of eternt-
ty. Sweet little Eddie! Thou art
gone, but not forgotten. We see thee
as in days comedy with thy brig bit
smile beaming on US. and now we leave
thee in the hand of God, hoping to meet
thee in the sweet by and by.
leone to rest, sweet Eddie
Laid on thy dreamless bed.
While yet so gentle, uudefiled
With blessings on thy head.
Fresh roses in thy little hand,
Buds on thy pillow laid,
Gone from this dark and sinful world,
Where flowers so quickly fade.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24

The hsndsomess line of centre and
library tables in the city, from S1.75
up, at Emerson and Berrien's furn,-
.ure store. Ell Psso ST.
Nice rooms, Scots day; Chicago Hotel
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24
PAPERS HAVE ARRIVED.
The Order Has Been Received In
JudreZ For the Delivery To the
Oklahoma Officers Of James
Washer, the Alleged Murderer
OF Col. Stone.

The papers in the case of James
Washer, the Oklahoma fugitive. now
confined in jail at Juarez, arrived from
Mexico City Saturday. This means
that Washer will now be turned over
as soon as the offioe arrive from
Oklahoma to take charge of him.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-24

History of FL Paso From Earliest
Times to Present Day.
Prior to the Mexican War.
From the Mexican War to 1880.
The New Ell Paso-1SS0 to 1900.
Resources. OF Ell Paso, Industrial
and Commercial
Ell Paso as q Residence City.
Ciu6ad JuareZ. Mexico.
Cry ERNEST e. RUSSELL, SECRETARY DE
THE RI PAsO CHAMBER OF CONCIERGE
Picturesque Ell Paso.
Natural Science of the Great
Southwest
Botany.
photography.
Zoology.
Geology.
Ell Paso's Unsurpassed Climate.
An Ideal Place for Ccnsump-
tives.
Street Scenes In Ell Paso.
Ell Paso's Social ADVANTAGES.
Industrial Ell Pssc.
The Ell Paso Chamber of Com
merce.
The Ell PASO DAILY HERALD.
Other Newspapers.
The Public Library.
Public School System.
The Churches of Ell Paso.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
$4,000 Month and Expenses This
Summer.

Trustworthy men and women who are
honest and industrious should write and
engage with The World Mfg Co. Z129
World Bldg, a reliable firm and one
Of the largest concerns in Cincinnati,
Ohio, who offer splendid inducements to
sell their Quaker Bath Cabinet and ap-
point good agents in unoccupied terri
tory. Experience not necessary, for the
firm furnish everything and teach you
the business
This is a splendid chance to make
money and the books of this company
prove that they paid their agents for
last months work $46.SS400-
The demand for this remarkable Cab
met is something enormous, as there
are millions of families all over this
country who have no bathing facilities
Those who have bath tubs have discard
cd them since the invention Of this Cab
met, for It is so much superior in every
way. as it opens the millions Of pores
all over the body, steams out the poisous
that cause disease, and gives the most
cleansing, refreshing, invfgorat1ng Turk
ish, hot air, and hot vapor baths at
home for three cents each 1t is the best
blood cleanser and system purifier known
far superior to poisonous drugs, sarsa-
pariIIas, tonics, etc It is regular hot
springs at your Homeland not only cures
the most obstinate diseases but also kills
the germs, eradicates them from the
system and prevents disease A good
position is offered those who mention
this paper and write them at once. Civ
ing age, references and experience
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
THINKS BOERS WILL WIN.
Opinion Expressed by Montagu
White in Chicago.

w mite IN Chicago.
Chicago, April 14-Montagu White.
consul general to Great Britain from
the South African repubIics-prior to the
breaking out of the war in South At
RIGA. and at present the unofficial repre-
sentative of the Boer republics in the
United States. arrived in Chicago last
night from the east. He took apart
ments at the Auditorium hotel.
Mr. White came to Chicago to attend
the banquet of the Holland society TO
be held Monday night He said:
In my opinion the Beers viii be the
vlctOrS in the war being fought The
opinion that seems to be held by many
that the surrender by Gen. Cronje de-
pressed the balance of the fighting
forces to the extent of causing them to
lose hope is erroneous. As subsequent
events have shown. the surrender was
not as important an event as the Brit
ISL would have the world believe Nv
opinion that the Beers will win is based
on pretty accurate knowledge of the
quality Of the Boer soldier and the re-
sources Of the republic.
ne coming OF winter VIII be a great
advantage 70 the Beers The effect of
the south african winter on the British
troops soon viii begin to be seen while
the Beers are Injured to it Another
very serious obstacle which will he in
lhe way Of the British army is the ma
tuFs OF the country through which If
VIII nave to pass on the way to Pre-
loria- This territory IS known, every
loot Of 1t, to the Beers It is pecllliarIv
adapted to their style of lighting Tha
english have long stretch Of this
country 70 pass before they reach Pre-
torla- and in my opinion they viii not
succeed in taking the city.
ma the sympathy for the BOer
cause growing daily in this country
II was strong at first and has been
strengthened by the bravery shown BY
Ihe Beers in their effort TO retain their
country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
GALENA FINDS GOLD.
Expects to Have 10000 People in
Thirty Days.

Galena, Kan, April 1.-THE town of
Galena is in a whirI of excitement to-
day. It has been learned that gold as
saying from 81 to ss1 per ton has been
discovered within two miles of the cor
poratfon limits of the city. Ore assay
ing gold has already been taken out OF
the ground and the interested parties
are going to ship a carload of the ore
to the smelter in Argentine to be
smelted.
Preparations are being made for
grand celebra ton when the first car
is shipped. Galena will be in holiday
attire and the band. at the head or
twenty wagonIoads of the precious metal
will parade the principal streets of the
city. Denver parties have purchased and
leased several hundred acres of land in
the vicinity of the gold find People
who know whereof they speak predict
that within the next thirty days Galena
win be mining camp of not less than
sc, coo people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
NO AGREEMENT MADE.
Third District Fusionists Fail to Patch
Up Differences.

The statement IN the State Journal
Friday evening that there is a pros
pect for no fusion in the Third dis
triet is verified by the fact that the
congressional committees of the two
parties met and squabbled all day On
the proposition at Parsons yesterday
The Democrats and Populists demand
ed the congressman, but reached no
agreement.
The date of the convention was fixed
for Nav q, at Parsons. What the re-
suit of the controversy viii be is row
a matter of conjecture, but the predic-
ton is freely made by the PopuhSt
politicians that the members OF their
party will renominate Rfdgley and per-
NIT the Democrats to join them or go
it alone, as they please
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
Relief In Six Hours

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease
renewed IN six hours by New Great
south American Kidney Cure" It is
great surprise on account Of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in bladder
kidneys and back. in male or female Re
tleNes retention Of water almost immed-
lately II you want quick relief and
cure this is the remedy. Sold BY sim
Drug Co.. "A Kansas avenue. and Geo.
" Stansneld. e. Kansas avenue. drug
gists. Topeka. kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14

0VeroOn1es the bfHeSs be-
Cause e Is the SafeguasSS
Of won1aR'S health
u regulates the entire
female organism as
nothing else does When
the dragging sensation
and the backaCl7e gOs the
blues Will go also
Read the letters from
women appearing In EEsEs
naUeF-WOEs5en who have
tried e and Know There
are a million such women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
THEY USED PITCHFORKS.
Cloud County Farmers Fight and a
Jury Declares Them Guilty

Conccrdia. April 1.-THE jury in the
case Of the State VS.. Mcclellan ct al.
returned a verdict last evening of man
slaughter in the third degree against
Benjamin Mcclellan and his son and
assault again William Mcclellan and
George Cou-
The case grew out Of neighborhood
quarrel in which Frank Wilson and
Benjamin Mcclellan, two prosperous
farmers were participants. A month
ago Benjamin Mcclellan. his son and
hired man went to Mr.. Wilson's place
and demanded a retraetion of some
statements made by Wilson. This VIII
son refused to do and a free for all
fight followed in which revolvers. pitch
forks, etc, were used The case is g
sad one as all parties interested are
ordinarily Iaw-abiding citizens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
James whitecomb Riley Convalescing

Chicago, April IA Tribune special
from Indianapolis SAYS: The condition
OF James Whitcomb Riley who has been
suffering for some time with a eompIi-
cation of grip and throat trouble is
much improved. He is still confined to
his home, but will leave in a few days
for one Of the nearby health resorts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
Hvhrid &C Briar e.

Everyone loves the old fragrant
Sweet Briar. We can now offer to our
customers the Hybrid Sweet Briar,
which produces a profusion Of flowers
Of the most beautiful tints. is a vigor-
Gus grower and perfectly hardy, the
foliage sweet-scented- Every home
should have one We have all kinds
Of vines, hardy roses. summer bloom
ing plants and bulbs. at Topeka Seed
House, 3os Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

London. April IA dispatch to the
Times from Teheran announces that the
Shah OF Persia has gone to Tabriz. North
Persia, On his way to Europe he VIII
first visit St. Petersburg.
Seoul, Korea, April 14.-By the terms
of the secret agreement between Russia
and Korea the latter pledges itself not
to ALLEVIATE the island situated in the
mouth of Masampho harbor- A rebel
lion on a large scale has begun IN the
interior OF Korea
Houston, Tex, April 1.-THE. Colorado
river flood has now reached Wharton
and half the town is under water So
far there has been only one casualty, a
negro refugee being drowned in trying
to reach the town. The people all got out
Of the bottoms and focked to the town.
driving their cattle before them
Lincoln. Neb., April 1.-THE first Of
the Interstate debating contests between
representatives of Nebraska and Colo
RADIO universities was held here last
night and Nebraska was given the de-
cisiOn-
Carbondale, Ill, April 14.-Gus Young.
a prominent young man Of Murphysboro,
shot and wounded Miss Kate Van ClooS-
ter and then blew out his brains in a
temporary fit of jealousy. Young was q
real estate man and the lady belonged
TO one of the best families of southern
Illinois She viii recover.
Little Rock. Ark, April 14.-At Alex
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
&c FOOLED the Surgeons

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of
West Jefferson O.. after suffering eigh-
teen months from Rectal Ffstula he
would die unless a costly operation was
performed: but he cured himself with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the
world Surest Pile cure on earth. sc a
box at all drug stores
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
The Best in the world

We believe Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy IS the best in the world A few weeks
ago We suffered with a severe cold and a
Troublesome cough. and having read their
advertisements IN our own and other pa
pers We purchased a bottle to see if It
would effect US II cured US before the
bottle was more than half used It is the
1sst medicine out for colds and coughs
The Herald. AndersonvilIe, Ind. For sale
by All druggisrs