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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-09


prices is through competition. The
experience of some five hundred cities
throughout the United States that
have been fortunate enough to secure
competition for the old company fully
demonstrates the truth of this state
ment.
old company's attorney is alleged
commerce., to the effect that the par
ties that are asking for franchise to
put in new telephone system in Ell
Paso had organized some forty COM
panies and had sold out every one of
them, is not true, and no one can pro-
duce the slightest evidence to substsn-
tiate such an assertion.
That the people that are fighting the
ployed by the old company, are doing
so principally through their lack of
knowledge of the many benefits
that Invariably result through COM
petition in the telephone business.
That the citizens will not have to
use two telephones as the old company
would have them to believe. Why
should they? The new company
subscribers as we'll as lot of new
ONES.
That even in cities where inexperi-
enced persons have star ted competitive
exchange without first securing a
large number of subscribers, it is well
known that the Subscribers instead of
having to pay for two phones have had
the use of two for less than the old
company originally charged for one.
Investigation will prove the foregoing
statement to be fact.
That no one can give Any valid rea-
son why the new company should not
be granted a franchise and be allowed
to compete with the old company. The
citizens of Ell Paso will have an OPP
portunity of sharing in the profits of
the new company.
That no other city or town that has
been asked for franchise by the
parties that are asking the city of Ell
Paso for one has failed to grant them q
franchise.
That owing to the antitrust law
that has just gone into effect in Texas,
pany to either sell out or consolid ate
with the old company.
That the old company would have
the public believe that the new COM
pany does not amount to any thing,
but at the same time is afraid to com
pete with the new company and is ask
ing the city council to stand between
it and the new company.
That the city of Little Rock. Ark.
which ia vaPv little 1arOar than III
Psso, has in use 1865 modern tele-
phones, and as good service as is had
anywhere in the United States, and at
the rate of $3.50 for business houses
and $500 for residences, thanks to COM
petition only.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-09

Buttermilk at Ell Paso Dairy Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-09

That the people that are fighting the
new company, that are not directly en-
ployed by the old company, are doing
so principally through their lack of
knowledge of the many benefits
that Invariably result through COM
petition in the telephone business.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-09
Stage Connections.

At Tularosa-For MeScalero Indian Agen-
cy and San Adnreas mining region.
At Carrfzosa-For White Oaks, Jicarfllas.
Galltnas and surrounding country.
At Walnut-For Nogal
At Capitan-For FIT. Stanton Sanftartum.
Gray, Lincoln. Richardson, Ruidosa and
Boufto country.
At Toboggan-For Pine Springs Elk Weed.
Upper Penasco. Penasco and the entire Sac
-amento Mountain region.
for information of any kind reg ardin9
sae railroads or the country adjacent thereto.
call on or write to- <Ae;
,l5szz&E~
eEs. s6rr: 3 or. 20 Ae5
Ees. Alexsnder,
ASST. CT eAgt1
Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Or F. Z. MORRIS, Local Agent, Ell Pasc ,
Tex.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-09

That the citizens will not have tc
use two telephones as the old company
would have them to believe. Why
should they? TIE new company
has almost all of the old company's
subscribers as we'll as a lot of new
ONES.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
DALY's HIRED pERJuRERs.
Whiteside and Rector shown Up Be
fore the Clark Committee.

WASHINGTON. Feb. THE first
witness In the Clark case tcdoy was
George McGrath. Of the ciyil service
commission, Chicago. He was editor Of
the Butte paper which. he said, sup
ported Marcus DAILY In 1892 and 1898,
He was also secretary Of the Montana
democratic state central committee
The attorneys for Clark expect to prove
by McGrath that In 1928 he attended
caucus OF Days friends when DAILY
suggested the defeat OF Clark for the
senate by getting some one to 20 TO
Clark for money, and failing TO accom-
plsh this. to put up money himself Eor
an exposure. This scheme. Clark's
attorneys claimed. was carried out by
Daily, through whiteslde. last year
The point was argued at length ty both
sides.
The investigating committee went
into executive session to decide the
matter, finally announcing that for the
present, testimony relating to the cam
paign Of 1898 would be excluded. Pow
ell Black, a member Of the Montana
legislature. was then recalled. He de-
MED all the testimony Of Whiteside and
Rector connecting his name with brib-
cry in the senatorial contest. Walter
VI. Bickford was then called. He was
formerly law partner Of stiff, speaker
Of the house. and one Of the most prom
inent witnesses for the prosecution In
the Clark case.
Bickford denied having suggested TO
Stiff that in return for his support.
Clark would appoint him one of his at
tomeys. The Mclaughlin transaction
was explained at length, the witness
stating that Clark wanted McLaugh-
Inns timber land in order to protect
himself against monopoly. Recess was
then taken until 2 p. m.
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war and intended. so far as possible.
to maintain the independence OF the
republics, defended with such herolsm.
Redmond admitted that when the em-
rire was involved In complications n
feeling OF hope and satisfaction stirred
the majority OF the Irish at home and
abroad.
England today" said Redmond.
stands In splendid. but In dlsgraeeful
isolation. Turkey alone lending her
countenance."
While admitting that official express
sion Of hostility had not been heard In
the United States. chiefly because
America. being engaged in the Philip
pine war. had not herself felt In 4 po-
stion 10 rebuke England as she would
otherwise have done" Redmond de-
clared the Overwhelming opinion " the
leading American statesmen was hos.
tile to Great Britain In this war. aud
said the unanimous dlsapprovai OF II
demonstrated that the war was UNJUST
and Il ought therefore to be stopped.
Redmond's amendment was rejected
BY vote OF S6S TO 66. The house then
adjourned
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each Of the entrances and thus be able
to physically force neutrality If for
any reason il was feared 1t could not
he morally enforced.
To those who point out that Great
Britain is physically able to control the
Srez canal by her strong defences at
Gibraltar. the answer is made that
with a naval base at san Juan, Puerto
Rico and the probable acquisition Of
the Danish and Galiopongas Islands.
the United States viii be in as good
position to offer military resistance to
any attempted violation of the neutral
ity OF the NiCaraguan canal as Great
Britain is connected with the suez
canal.
/ Discussion over the Hay y-Paunceforte
treaty may delay somewhat final action
on the Nicaraguan canal bill, but it is
the opinion NJ Messrs, Morgan, Aldrich
and other leaders in the senate and Mr..
Hepburn and other leaders in the house
that it will not prevent the final pas
sage Of the bill this session.
| If the treaty is ratified in its present
shape an amendment will have to be
made T. the pending bin eliminating
the provision contemplating the erec-
ticn Of fortiflcations at the tsrmini Of
the canal. II any delay occurs, it will
be over these amendments.
cnro4,- aT,r~op Tho authnr of tho
pending bill in the senate, says there is
no necessity for a radical amendment
of the -Paunceforte treaty.
There are some men in the senate.
he said, who would propose an amend
ment to the ten commandments IL they
were sent in here by God Almighty
himself. I do not believe any material
amendment to the pending treaty is
required to protect our rights in the
canal. All this talk about the fortify-
ing of the canal for protection Of our
interests in case of war is, to say the
least, without reason, and should not
receive consideration"
Senator Platt, OF New York, said:
What is the necessity for fortifca-
tions, if you are going to have an in
ternationl agreement for absolute neu-
trality l can s5e no reason for an
amendment and do not believes there
will be any"
Representative Hepburn, chairman of
the house caucus, in charge Of the Mic
araguan canal bill, said tonight he did
not care to discuss the treaty and its
bearings on the canal until he had an
opportunity to study it and determine
just what its different provisions
meant
There will be no change in the pres
ent plans Of the committee. Mr.. Hep
burn is at work on the report on the
bill, and expects to submit it to the
house before the end Of the week. He
will then take the first opportunity TO
get the measure before the house.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
wooLEN MEN MEET.

NEW YORK, Feb. THE American
Woolen Company held It's first annual
meeting in Jersey City. Charles r..
Flint, Of New York, and Frank Jones,
Of Portsmouth. N. H., were elected
members of the board OF directors in
place Of Joseph Ray and Joseph II.
Fletcher, two Of the retiring directors.
]. Clifford Woodruff and Frank Kit
tredge were reelected. About two
thirds Of the capital stock was voted
In person or by proxy. The result Of
the election is said to assure the re-
election Of the old officers. President
Aver, In his annual report, said that
during the first eight and a half
months Of the business year, the total
sales Of the company amounted to $685.
100000. II was estimated that the total
sales for the year will amount to $685.
OOO,O The president thought the sales
for the coming year would not be less
than $4O,OOO,OOO.
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ference to the cession OF tie Danish
West Indies have been officially ex-
changed between the United States and
Denmark.
Negotiations are also IN progress with
Ecuador for the cession OF Chatham
island, OF the Galapagos group, to this
government BY the acquisition OF
these islands and the possession OF
Puerto Rico and the Hawaiian islands,
the Cnited States win practically con-
troll the approa hes OF the proposed
Nicaragua canal,
There is authority for the statement
that Secretary Hay, before agreeing TO
the provision prohibiting the estab-
hshment OF fortihcations at the tcrmi-
nal of the canal, carefully considered
the possessions OF the United States in
the immediate vicinity and that in In
tiatIng negotiations with Il audor for
Chatham island and with Denmark for
the Danish West Indies, te was actual.
ed by desire to secure sites for naval
stations which would effectively CON
troll the approaches to the canal.
No doubt Is expressed that the Uni
ted States viii be able to secure the
consent OF both Denmark and Ecaudor
to the acquisition of the islands It
seeks, but It is understood this & vern-
ment is not hurrying the negotiations,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
AFFAIRS IN VENEZUELA.
Gunboat Machias Has Been Dispatched
to Puerto Cabello in American
Interests.

NEW YORK, Feb. IA special to
the Herald from Washington says.
disturbing events in Venezuela, re-
ported to the state department w Min
lister Loomis, are responsible for the
dispatch of the gunboat Machias 10y
Rear Admiral Farquhar to the Vene.
zuelan port OF Puerto Cabello.
According to the departments intor-
nation, General Hernandez has not
given up his struggle to gain the presi-
dency of Venezuela With consider
able following he is making prepara-
tions to renew the war vita General
Castro and it is expected that con-
hict viii soon occur. The Machias will
remain in Venezuelan waters until for
eign interests can be protected by the
local government.
The authorities have been informed
that a disturbing condition Of affairs
also exists in Santo Domingo. AS soon
as the Machias can be relieved from
duty in Venezuelan waters. she will De
ordered to proceed to Santo Domingo
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
THE SUGAR TRUST,
Havemeyer Denies That II Has Been
shut Down by Lack ii Ord rs.

NEW YORK. Feb, President
Havemeyer Of the American Sugar Re
fining Company was questioned re-
sarding the reports that the leading re-
finenes Of the country had been closed
down as a result of the loss Of business,
particularly because Of the loss of large
confectionery and condensed milk con-
tracts.
The reports are totally untrue, said
MIR Havemeyer. We have lost 40
business and we do not intend TO lose
any.
The only rehneries tnat have been
closed down are the Sprekles refinery
IN Philadelphia, and the Jersey city re-
fnery. These have closed down to take
account Of stock and to clean up. This
is usual at the end OF the year. but the
demand during the holidays and con-
tInuiug through January was so un.
usual that the closing was deferred
until now. The refineries will resume
en- saturday The Boston refinery may
also close for day or two, but the
Williamsburg refneries will not be
Closed
The effect on the stock market OF the
reports referred to was a decline Of
about five points on sugar trust stock,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
FRESH INDIAN TROUBLE.

VICTORIA, 3. c., Feb. Word has
bee received by the department Of
Indian affairs and by the police author
tiles Of fresh troubles among the In
dians Of Upper Lizard. Seven mem
bers % a Scotch-Indian family named
McLavishes are said to have been mur-
dered. There was an epidemic of
scurvy last fall and the story was
started among the Indians that the
McLavishes had caused 1t by witch
craft. A council was held, the McLav-
ishes condemned and a night attack
planned for their destruction. Setting
fire to the McLavishes' home, the saw
ages shot their victims as they at
tempted to escape the flames, only one
Of the family Of eight succeeded in
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
CANAL BILL DELAYED.
Two Men Of Peace in the Senate Want
to Prepare the Country for War.

NEW YORK, Feb. IA special to
the Herald from Washington. says;
Immediate ratification OF the Hay
Pauncefort treaty permitting the con-
struction of an isthmian canal by the
United States need not be expected.
Just enough opposition has developed
to the provision prohibiting the con-
struction Of fortifications at the en-
frances to the proposed canal to pro-
woke discussion and thus delay action
on the treaty.
A careful canvass made of the senate
does not indicate, however, that this
opposition is sufficiently strong to eth
er secure the adoption Of an amend
ment providing for Notifications or to
prevent the ratification of the treaty
without such an amendment. Leaders
on both sides appear to be vel satis-
fed with all the provisions of the
treaty and they will try to have it rati-
fed without amendment.
The principal advocates of an amend
ment in favor of military defences are
Senator's Mason and Allen. who are
rarely in sympathy with anything done
by the administration. When the treaty
was first read yesterday, Senator Lodge
seemed to think such an amendment
was desirable, but after conferences
with other senators this afternoon, he
said the matter should be very fully
discussed before either the foreign re-
lations committee or the senate took
action.
A meeting of the committee on for
eign relations has been called for to-
morrow TO consider the treaty. Lead
ing members of this committee are
quite willing to accept the treaty as it
stands but the discussion may develop
enough opposition to delay report for
another week.
Suggestions that Secretary Hay was
tricked by Lord Paunceforte are
laughed at by leading members Of tho
committee, who have known Of the ne
gotiations and the reasons for adopt
ing the articles prohibiting the con-
struction of fortihcations.
1t is argued in behalf of non-fortii-
cation that. with an agre ment signed
by all the powers of the world for the
absolute neutrality of the canal in time
Of war as well as peace, no defences
will be necessary. The moral obliga-
tions incurred by each nation signing
the naturalization agreement will be as
effective as guns in preserving the neu-
trality. Any nation violating the agree
ment viii have all the rest of the world
against it.
Those who think defenses Of the ter
mini of the canal are necessary do not
consider that permanent fortifications
are essential. In time of war, 1t is
argued, the United States could, if nee
essary, send a fleet Of battleships 70
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
CHICAGO LABOR TROUBLE.

CHICAGO. Feb. One thousand
men have Joined the striking workmen
here since yesterday. II is estimated
that 5000 members OF the building
trades council, in protest against the
new rules OF the building contractors
council, are now out and labor leaders
declare that by Monday the member
ship OF the building trades council.
numbering $1,000. will be out and all
building operations in Chicago con-
trolled by contractors tied up. The
contractors declare they will employ
non union labor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
SOUND GUNS INJURED.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-Through
somebody's carelesness the two big 12-
inch rifled cannon which were to form
an important part OF the defenses on
Puget sound, and to be located at Fort
Flagler Washington, have been injured
to an extent that may impair their use-
fulness. The injuries were sustained
in the emplacement Of the guns. An
Investigation has been ordered.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
AsToRIA's TURN NEXT,
New York Preparing to Build Largest
Office Building In the World.

NEW YORK, Feb. THE largest
office building in the world Is to be
erected at the southeast corner OF
Broad street and Exchange Place, In
the financial district Of the city by the
Alliance Realty Company. 1t Will be
twenty stories high and will contain
100000 square feet Of space for rent.
The land Is worth nearly S2OOO,OOO and
the structure will cost S4,OOO,OOO.
In order to complete the site the COM
pany was obliged to pay $26O,OOO for
half Of 25x1OO foot lot. This same
half lot was gold In 1922 for $3.50
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
EDISON GROWING BETTER.

CHICAGO, Feb. "A special to the
Record from Akron, o., says:
The condition of Thomas A. Edison,
who has been i'll in this city since
Sunday, suffering from an attack Of
acute influence. is reported by his
physicians to be better. The physi-
clans think he should be able to leave
for the east by Saturday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

reaching the shelter OF the forest nut
ultimately the Casca 7. aiding Com
pany's store OF Laketown.
Constable Stewart, with two men,
started at once under the guidance OF
the sole survivor Of the haplcss fam.
lily. to arrest the murderers and the
trio have not yet returned. Commits
sloner Porter OF Telegraph Creek has
sent an effective posse to take energetic
action in the case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
A FEW
INTERESTING
FACTS

When people arc contemplating . triI
whether on business or pleasure. theJ
naturally want tho best service OBJ
tAinapls 20 far AZ speed. comfort aAe
safety Is concerned. Employees of the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINEL ar,
uaid to servo tho public and our trains
are operated 80 as 10 mako close con
neotions with divsrging iinos q, al
juncvtion pointS
Pullman Palace Sleeping and chair Cara
on through trains.
Dining Car servAs uneTeelied. Meals
served q Ia carte.
In order 10 obtain this fi5st class service
ask tho ticket agent to sell you u tickr
over
The Wisconsin Central Lines.
and you will make direct connections a.
1t. Paul for Chicago. Milwaukee and
all points east
FOR any further information call on an,
ticket agent. OF correspond with
JAS. c. POND. Gen. Paaa Agent.
Or JAS A CLOCK. Milwaukee, Wis.
General Agent
~ Stark a.. rOrtiand ore
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
ENGLANDis HOME FOES.
Irish Members Of Parliament Want the
Troops eWithdrawn."

LONDON, Feb. Redmond, chair
man of the united British party, was
loudly cheered by all sections Of the
Irish members when he rose In the
house Of commons today to move an
amendment to the address in reply to
the speech from the throne, represent
ing that the time had arrived to bring
the war to conclusion on the basis OF
recognizing the independence Of the
Transyaal and Orange Free State. He
said the Irish party abhorred this
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
ANOTHER TRAIN FOR PORTLAND.

SALT LAKE, Feb. THE officials Of
the Union Pacific, Oregon Short Line
and Oregon Railway and Navigation
Companies, met here today and decId-
ed to place in service a second through
train between Portland and Chicago,
the train to leave Portland IN the
morning. ] -
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

SPECIAL SEASIDE SUNDAY TRAIN
Leaves Astoria at $50 a. NJ: arrives al
Seaside s;AS a. m.
Passengers may return on any train
shown on schedule on same date
ALL TRAINS to ana from Seaside run
OF Flavel and Hammond via Warren
ton
An trains make close connections a,
Goble with all Northern rpoinc trains
to and from tho east or Sound points.
AZ Portland with all trains leaving
Union depot.
Al Astoria with l. II. q N. cos boat
and rail limo to and from nwaeo and
North Beach points
THRouGi TICKETS on sAlo at As.
Iorla fer Asmento. San Francisco. all
Eastern and European points,
City ticket once Astoria. G1l CONNER.
tial street. J. q. MAYO,
den'i Fri and Pass. Agent
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
BRAZILIAN TERRITORY INVADED,

BuENos AYRES, Feb, IA dis
patch from Rio Janeiro says the
Venezuelan troops invaded Brazilian
territory and were opposed by tho
forces OF the latter republic, which
were forced TO retreat after serious
fight,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
DIPLOMATIC BILL PASSED.

WASHINGTON, Feb. THE house
finished the diplomatic and consular
bill today, passing 1t sub
stantlally as 1t came from the commit
tee. The bill, as passed, carries 49,
75S,SOS
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
DANISH WEST INDIES.
Probability That Mckinley Will Ex-
tend American Control to Other
Valuable Territories.

NEW YORK, Feb. IA special to
the Herald from Washington says:
A member Of the foreign relations
committee of the senate is authority
for the statement that views with re-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
STATE DEPARTMENT SURPRISED.
Opposition to Hay Pauncefote Treaty
May Defeat the Measure.

WASHINGTON, Feb. The state
department officials are surprised at
the amount of criticism that has been
directed against the Hay -Pauncefote
treaty. but feel confident that 1t will
be consummated, providing il is not
amended, especially as to the fortifica-
ton clause. II is insisted by the Off
Gals that the amendment on that
point would complete defeat the
treaty.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

curry and potash seemed to add fuel TO the
awful fame which was deyouring NE. ] wat
advised by friends who bad seen wonderful
cures made BY IL, 70 try swifts Specific We
my breast-hope for health and happiness
again. / improved from the start, and com.
plete and perfect cure was the result s. S. 5
Is the only blood remedy which reaches des-
perate cases. MRS. I. W. LEE,
Montgomery, Ala.
OF the many blood remedies, S. S. s
is the only one which can reach deep
seated, violent cases. 1t never fails to
cure perfectly and permanently the
most desperate cases which are beyond
the reach Of other remedies.