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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
SILVER QUESTION
Discussed This Time, and
Demopops Bring Up All
the Old Exploded
Contentious.

Equally as many people attended the
Joint debate last night as were in the
district court room when orators from
the two political clubs met last week
There were few ladies on hand but
both sides had lusty voiced rooters
present who made the welkin ring
when occasion demanded it.
The meeting was called to order at
SIS o'clock and Judge j. r. Harper,
he representative of the Bryan club
md the first speaker for the affirmative
was introduced.
The question up for discussion was:
Resolved that the gold standard as
confirmed by the 56th congress is det-
rimentaI To the best interests of the
country" J. r. Harper and NJ. w.
stanton took the affirmative. or dem
ocratic side and J. A. Smith and T. S.
Dodge the negative or epublican side.
beginning his argument Judge Har-
per said:
For my part | think it is always
well for citizens of this country to
consider these questions of vital i'm
portance. especially during Il political
campaign. We have met here tonight.
Fellow citizens. for a friendly discus
sion of one of the most important is
sues of this campaign. II has been
said that this is not the paramount is
sue. but for my part | consider it the
paramount issue of every nation ev-
erywhere. For if there is any one
money and the coinage laws of his
country. Money is the root of all evil
Now we know that to reach an in
telligent discussion of this question
we must first know what the law is
that was adopted by the seth congress
and to which we have reference to-
night.
THE speaker read the law from man
uscript which made the gold dollar
the Standard.
Continuing he said: In the frs
place this law strikes at the financia
system of this and every other coun.
try; il strikes at the foundation o
one-half of all the money. of the world
Strikes at it, Why. it has absolutely
removed one-half OF all the money o
the world and is aimed at the finan
cial superstructure of the country
1T is conceded" said he. that the
laws of supply and demand govern the
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
EXCLUSIVE GRANT
OF Floor Privileges Will Be
Made to the New Company
Shutting Out the
Others.

CHICAGO. Oct. S0-Stock in the new
Stock Exchange Telegraph company
will be PLACED on the market nez-
week. The work of construction will
begin as soon as practicable.
When completed the lines will be L.
700 miles in length. The new COM
pany will have exclusive privileges in
the matter OF telegraph wires on the
floor Of the Chicago exchange.
The new enterprise has grown out of
the efforts of the Chicago board of
trade to suppress bucket shops. through
the medium of the control of their
quotations.
The existing telegraph compan!cs
having declined to accede 10 certain rea
sonable conditions imposed by the
board il was decided to incorporate
this new company. with which the
board has authorized an exclusive con-
tract for space in their building and
for the distribution of their quotations
to points which the new company will
reach.
This will include all cities where
commercial exchanges exist and other
points where the grain business will
Justify
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
GREAT SENSATION
Sprung Today BY the De-
fense of Caleb Powers.
Recently Sen
fenced.

LOUISVILLE. KY. Oct. 30-The de-
fense in the case of Caleb Powers
sprung a sensation today when it pub
lished an affidavit made by Finley An
derson. the telegraph operator at Bar
bourville. who was one of the chief
witnesses at Powers trial. for the pros
ecution.
He testified then that he heard Pow
ers say at Barbourville Junction before
the shooting that Goebel had 10 be shot
and If necessary he would do it him
self.
The affidavit was taken by Attorney
Kinkhead of the defense and Stenog-
rapher Clarence Walker. with several
other witnesses In the affidavit An
dersoB first states that both during the
direct and cross examination at the
Powers trial he made false statements.
and that now. in order to make amends
for the injustice and injury he did do
Powers whom he believes innocent he
makes this affidavit
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
BASIS FOR PEACE
With China Has Been Agreed Upon
By the Powers.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 30-Fair pro-
gress is being made in Pekin towards
the establishment OF a basis for peace
negotiations between China and the
powers. Diplomatic reports say the
latter are rapidly reaching an agree
ment as to the demands that shall be
made on the Chinese government
The latest dispatches are to the eff
feet that they have unanimously decid-
ed to demand the execution of Prince
Tuan and of the other princes. dukes.
and officials who were named for pun
ishment in the imperial edict of Sep
tember %.
Other acquisitions upon China are
for indemnities to individuals. socie-
ties. corporations and governments for
injuries suffered. and adequate guaran-
tee for the safety of foreigners in China
in future.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
GREAT PROFITS
From Mining In the Mohave District [
OF California.

Los ANGELES. Cal. Oct. 30-The
Rosamond mining district. near Mo-
ing large profit
The prospects pay from the surface
down. one man in four months taking
out $50 900 net profit. beginning with
out any capital. He is now able to
employ a dozen miners and put in a
small able to- employ a dozen miners
and put in a small stamp mill.
\ colored man has refused 100000
for his claim his assays have run
SO 900 per ton.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
IN COOK COUNTY
Bryan will Make his Last Stand.

CHICAGO. Oct. 30-Bryan's Chicago
plans are now definitely announced.
He will arrive here Thursday afternoon
and devote Thursday. Friday and Sat
urday 10 work in this city exclusively
The dates for Jacksonville and Bloom
ington have been cancelled.
Bryan has been advised by some of
his friends that the result in Chicago
may determine the result of the cleo
tion and for that reason nothing will
be left undone in the effort to carry
Cook county for the democrats.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
QUEER MEETING
Of Bryan and Roosevelt and WooIIy
in the TIaln.

ELMIRA. n. Y. Oct. 3O-In a pour
ing rain this morning about O'Clock
at the Erie depot in this city. three
special trains. those of w. j. Bryan.
Governor Theodore Roosevelt and John
G. Woolley. prohibition candidate for
president. met.
Bryan's train did not stop but con-
tinued west. Roosevelt left for the
west on the Erie. speaking first at
Corning. John G. Woolley. prohibi-
ton candidate. left via the Northern
Central on his special train for Will
Transport.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
THERE'S MORE INIT
Howtvs: Than Street Car
l. umor Can Be Believ-
ed, and Great Plans
are Afoot.

Local representatives of the new
morning that the company were pre-
pairing to begin work o ntheir lines and
within the next few days something
definite would be given out regarding
their plans.
F. G. Rush, who spent several weeks
in Ell Paso and who was at the head
of the organization. wired his asso-
ciates here yesterday that he would be
here this week and would have some
thing interesting to give out. 1t now
appears that the cause of the delay in
the work of the company was due to
the difference in the plans of the diff
ferent parties interested on the matter
last, it is understood. the company
has agreed to the plans of Mr.. Rush
and his ideas will be carried out.
Mr.. Rush favored an extensive sys-
tenn to cover all lie city as we'll as
lines to JuareZ and the smelter and to
this the company would not agree at
the time. Since he has won his point
uoWeNti, II Is DTODaDle IndI
the system will be complete in every
detail if put in at all. Mr. Rush has
been in Chicago for two months or
ganizing the company and arranging
the financial end of the business.
1t is whispered that the company
has something more important than
a street car line in view and upon this
depends the success of the car line.
The company is on the inside of the
proposed improvements the different
| railroads and smelters have in view
| for Ell Paso and if the street car line
| is put in it is taken to mean that an
institution of greater consequence will
follow soon.
| The companys affairs are not yet
ready for publication in detail as their
plans hinge on the action of other
companies interested in this territory
Nothing definite will be ready for
publication until the arrival of Mr.
Rush. who. it is said. will come ready
to begin active operations
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
CENSUS COMPLETE
Gives the United States Over 70,
900 900. Texas Over 5000 600
and New Mexico Nearly 200,
000

WASHINTON. Oct. 30-The census
bureau today announced that the pop
ulation of the United States on June
l, 1900 was 1926. go. according TO the
return OF the twelfth census.
This is an increase over 1890 of 49,
225.964. or nearly p per cent.
The population of Texas in 1900 is
3.O4S.S-S: in 1890 it was 2.235.523.
New Mexico's population in 1900 is
1873. III; in 1890 it was 153 .593.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
BETTING ON ELGC ZION
One Fellow From New J rsey Seek
Inc Takers At Eorr To One.

AS the ides of November draw nigh
betting on the presidential election is
becoming more and more spirited in
Ell Paso-
Mckinley is the favorite by long odds
and wagers of four to- one are frequent
Iy offered on him with no takers How
ever considerable money has already
been hung up on the result of the cleo
tion next Tuesday and there is no end
OF talk concerning heavy bets that
have been made l. and about e Paso.
Among the gambling fraternity the
coming election excites more comment
than the approach of Derby day in a
Kentucky town and not one thorough
bred sport but il watching the pro-
gress of the company in the pivotal
states and is willing to gamble on the
result according to his means.
There are many reports in circula
ton concerning big bets that have
been placed on the result OF the cleo
ton. Some OF them are mere rumors
but others can be traced to their
sources and verified. There are also
some people who prefer that the fact
that they are willing to back their
judgment with their money be not
made public.
Among the big bets made lately was
one placed last night when George
Vogel offered to wager $500 to $3.50 that
Mckinley would win.
His offer was accepted by well
known saloon man.
Reports from the east indicate that
Mckinley is "A hot favorite there and
the hackers of Bryan are becoming
so discouraged at the outlook they are
losing their nerve TO such an extent
that those who are anxious to put
money on Mckinley ut odds of to- l
car find no takers. As = consequence
they are now seeking elsewhere in
hopes of finding persons who are will
fng to- risk a little money on Bryan.
Now if there are any supporters Of
Bryan in FL Paso who are desirous of
placing their coin they are offered a
first class opportunity to do so. The
following letter was received at The
Herald office today and is self explain
atory:
GLEN RIDGE. y. J., Oct. 23-Please
go about FL Paso and place all or part
of S4OO at ODDS of to l on Mckinley
for me.
You may hold the Bryan stakes. No
tify me of the amount and | will hand
four times the sum to the secretary of
the New York rade Society.
find it hard to uncover Bryan mon
..V
through the south.
Respectfully yours.
v. l.. Pierson.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
ALVOR DHAppiER
Behind the Bars Than He Ever Was
Tryino to Evdde Justice

NEW YORK. Oct. 30-Cornelius l..
Alvord. Jr.. the defaulting note teller
of the First National bank. spent the
night in his cell at police headquarters
having been brought from Boston.
where he was arrested.
Before his arraignment i'll court to-
day he declared that he was happier
than at any time since his defalcation
began. Prison bars have no terrors for
him. compared with what he suffered
when he was trying to evade the law.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
KILLED FOURTEEN
In the End dvor to Blow Up the
Chinese Government

HONG KONG, Oct. 3O-An explosion
near the Chinese governors palace
here today killed fourteen persons and
injured two. Officials say the explos-
ion was planned to kill the governor
The reform element in the city are
suspicious of the French and declare
that if the latter attempt 20 take Can
ton the inhabitants will lay the city in
ruins.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
SAM IS DEAD
The President OF naytiis Gone.

KINGSTON. Jamaica. Oct 3O-Ad-
vices received here confirm the report
of the sudden death of President Simon
Sam of Hayti
This news was received with JOY sby
the eNiles in this city.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
1900 INJURED
In london's Great Parade and 6fO-
rifle alton

LONDON. Oct. 30-Actual police rec
ords Sho wthat twelve hundred per-
sons We're injured in yesterdays pa
rade and demonstration. and there
We're many unrecorded cases.
The night celebration degenerated
for the extraordinary number of wo-
men and young girls paralyzed by
drink.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
BOLD ROBBERS
Blew Up the Safe and Fooeot the
MOOeQv

BELLAFONTAINE. Ohio. Oct. 30
The general store of May and Mertse
at Roundhead was robbed this morning
and about s4OO secured. The safe was
demolished by an explosion and a pack
age of bank notes was blown out of
several horses and made their escape.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
EVERYTHING QUIET
In the Anthracite Reg on Today.

HAZELTON. Pa. Oct. 30-Every--
thing was quiet in this region this
morning. The indications are that
whatever differences exist between the
companies and the union men will be
adjusted shortly.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
LOVING CUP
And Flow RS Presented To presi
dent Mitchell

SCRANTON, Pa. Oct. 3O-President
Mitchell of the United Mine Workers
was last night taken by surprise by
his brother Elks of this city and pre-
scented with beautiful floral piece and
"A silver loving cup.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
NOTED TUREMAN

Died At His Home Near Aurora
AURORA. Ills. Oct. 3O-James Rud-
dy Bros of Chicago. died last evening
at his home west of Aurora.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30

Free Reading Room in Public Lii
brary. City Hall.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30

Read Mrs. General Pickett's Hailow-
cen story in tomorrow's Herald. IL
was written for this paper
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30
TO VISIT THE CZAR
IL Is Said Kruger Will Go To 81
peterSburQ

MOSCOW. Oct. 3O-It Is reported
from Lorenzo Marquee that Kruger af-
ter visiting Berlin will go to St Peters
burg to see the cZar.
The Dutch colony at Moscow will
give him a hearty welcome.
Read Mrs General picEettsS H,unu
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-30

{ Continued on 5th Page.D
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-27
wilson Takes Chinese City.

Pellin. Sept. IL. via Taku, Sept. Oh
General James ii. Wilson. the Ameri-
can commander, took Pei TAI Chu this
morning. No details of the affair have
been learned, but the British officials
have received n dispatch announcing
that "the temples We're taken according
to arrangement" 1t is said General
Wilson will move on San Hal Tien and
destroy the Chinese arsenal at that
place.
The Germans moved westward to-
day and it Is doubtful If they cooper
ated in the taking of Pei Tat Chu.
Japanese scouts report that the sur
rounding country is free of the enemy.
No word has been received from the
Sixth United States infantry, which is
operating in the northeast. 1t will be
remembered that General Wilson. with
500 Americans. 600 British and six
guns, marched westward September
10th. and the Germans We're to move
the following day to cooperate in TAX
ing Pei Tai Chu, where the enemy was
supposed to be in large force.
Ii Hung Chang has reached Tien
Tsin.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-27
CONDITIONS In
TEXAS TOWNS

Houston. Texas, Sept. 20.-Ofiicial
reports to Governor Sayers show the
condition at half IA dozen towns on the
Santa Fe. There are probably fifty
small towns which are in just as bad
shape and from which reports have
not yet been received, but which are
being supplied with provisions, cloth
ing and drugs. Those reported ON are:
Pearland-Fifty families depending
on relief committee; some supplies re-
ceived, but assistance in other ways
needed Families at Erin and Superior
are supplied through Pearland.
Algoa-T Twenty-Five families to be
supplied; enough provisions for the
present.
Alvin-ln Alvin and vicinity there
are probably six houses on blocks, out
of II total of 1000. Population of Alvin
now to be fed, about 1,500; Marvel.
80; Liverpool and Amsterdam, 30:
Chocolate and Austin Bayous, Chiggel
neighborhood, Dickinson Bayou and
suAounding country about $500, max
ing total of 5000 people under the
supervision of the Alvin committee.
The committee has sufficient clothing,
has received $1,000 cash and spent 800.
Along the bay shore from Virginia
Point TO Liverpool, for n space of six
or eight miles from the bay front,
there are many thousand dead cattle
that should be Immediately cremated.
Arcadia-There are 800 destitute peo-
pie here and in the immediate vicinity.
Provisions sufficient for immediate
needs.
IIltchcock-AIore than 800 people des.
dilute. OF about 300 houses only ABOUT
ten are standing. A wave of salt
water from four to ten feet in depth
covered this section; thirty-elght lives
Were lost.
There are probably 10000 dead cat
tie within II space OF a few miles south
and surrounding the town and every
house should be supplied with disin-
fectants. Fever is now setting In here.
Alta Loma-About scventy-hve fam
lilies. or 300 people, TO be cared for.
People have no money and their prop
erty is destroyed.
In the neighborhood 100 houses ex-
listed, forty of which We're destroyed
A shipment was made OF provisions
and medicines, but other things are
needed ut once.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-27
SALT LAKE GIVES
SUPPORT TO NEW ROAD

and the most important matter now to
be arranged is the terminal facilities
in this city. 1t is believed the city
officials will be liberal in the matter
of franchises For the purpose of get
ting a full expression of opinion re-
lating to franchises, the mayor called
mass meeting tonight, which was
characterized by harmony and enthus.
iasm throughout. J. Il. Dooley presided
and Spencer Clawson was made see
retary. T. Il. Gibbons, representing
the proposed railway company, pres,
ented the matter for the company and
stated what the company desired il
the way of franchises and depot
grounds.
A number of strong speeches were
made in support of granting all the
company asked for. A resolution was
unanimously passed favoring granting
the petition of the company and ap-
pointing committee of fifty to presen,
their request to the city council.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-27
NATIONAL MUNICIPAL
i LEAGUE MEETS

Milwaukee,, Wis, Sept. 2O-Th,
sixth annual meeting of the Municipal
League opened here to-day with 1Ot
delegates in attendance. In the alb
sence of President Carter. First Vice
President Richardson presided.
This convention is the starting OF
active work on the proposition of q
so-called municipal program adopted
at the Columbus last year. The pro
gram recommends the adoption of the
branches of activity enlarging the
power of cities by providing so ia,
as possible for home rule; enforcing
carefully-devised restrictions against
the abuses of municipal powers, and
regulating the granting of franchises.
Welcome addresses were delivered on
behalf of the state and city, which
We're responded to by Charles ]. Bona.
parte of Baltimore.
Clinton Rogers Woodruff. secretary
of the Nation Municipal League, then
read a paper on "A Years Municipal
Development"
The report of the treasurer, George
Burnham. Jr., of Philadelphia, was
submitted.
These officials We're elected:
President-James G. Carter, New
York.
First Vice President Rich
ardson, Philadelphia.
Second Vice President-Samuel b
Capon, Boston.
Third Vice observation-disclosures NJ
Strong, Portland Oregon.
Secretry-Clinton Rogers Woodruff
Philadelphia.
Charles j. Bonaparte, Baltimore, was
elected chairman of the executive com.
mittee.
Tonight. designated as wisconsin. =
night. was devoted to Il large public
meeting.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-27
Combines of Telegraph and Telephone

New Yor, Seut. 21.-The Electrical
Review says:
"There have been numerous rumors
of late concerning tie probable ANAL
gamation of all the telephone ana tele-
graph companies Of the United States.
The Electrical Review was recently in
formed that rapid progress was being
made in this direction by the financial
interests in the leading companies.
These are the American Telephone and
Telegraph Company (Which now in
cludes the American Bell Telephone
Company, the Western Union Telc-
graph Company and the Postal Tele-
graphic Gable Company.
at is predicted by those in position
to know that these interests will he
consolidated into one big company. to
be known as the National Telephone
and Telegraph Company, and that such
consolidation will be consummated be-
fore the end of the present year"
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-27
PEOPLE LOOKING
FOR AN OUTBREAK

Philadelphia. Sept. 21.-Somewhat
vague reports are coming in of prepar
ations on the part of the sheriffs and
coal companies for a possible clash
with the reckless element among the
strikers. Nearly everybody believes
that trouble must come, yet there has
been no sign of an outbreak and the
men appear to be well handled by their
leaders.
Coal scarcity is more keenly felt to-
day, and, although the Reading com
pany is mining and shipping it's usual
quota of anthracite. dealers are find
ing 1t hard to get as much as they need
The tonnage of the other great coal
carrying companies is gradully dimin-
ishing. however. and in the natural or
der of things. unless the strike is set
tied, will soon cease altogether from
some districts.
The temper of the mine owners on
the question of arbitration. as indicat-
ed in interviews and statements given
out to-day, is strong against the prop
oSition. Nevertheless Father Phillips
came here from the HaZeltOn region to-
night and is with Archbishop Ryan in
consultation on the subject near and
dear to his heart-the quick settlement
of the strike by arbitration, or any 9TH
er honorable means. Protestant clergy
men in Hazelton have also taken up the
matter and will endeavOr to bring the
opposing elements together amicably.
The Philadelphia Il Reading Coal and
Iron Company received dispatches
from the Schuykill to-day to the effect
that the situation at their mines is un-
changed to-day; thirty-four collieries
are working and five are idle.
President Stearns of the Coke Bros.
& Co. collieries in the Hazelton dis
trict had a telephone talk with John
Markle, managing partner of G. b.
Narkle & Co. at Hazelton. Mr.. Stearns
says Mr.. Markle stated to him that
more men are ut work to-day at the
Narkle mines than at any time since
Me strike began.
Important information comes from
the Lackawana region to the effect
that the superintendents of some of
the large mines are contemplating
making an effort to start one or more
mines under police protection, if nee
essary, and thus break the tie-up,
which is complete in that district.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-27

Salt Lake City, Utah. Sept. 21-If
public enterprise is to be measured by
enthusiasm, the cities of Salt Lake and
Los Angeles will be connected by a
direct and Independent railroad sys-
tenn.
Mr.. Gibbon of Los Angeles, Hon. r.
Q. kerens and G. A. Bemis of st
Louis, and others interested in the con-
struction of the road are here and have
been rendered royal welcome. Sena-
tor Clark of Montana and ]. Ross
Clark are expected Sunday. With the
exception of Senator Clark, the above
named gentlemen have been in confer
ence with prominent citizens here, per-
fecting the preliminary work. and
their efforts have met with hearty
response.
There seems to be every reason to be-
lieve that the work will begin within
short time and be pushed to rapid
conclusion. The finances for the con-
struction have already been pledged