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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25
CHECKING THEM UP
The Latest Mexican Central Record
Bulletin.

During the past fifteen days employees
have been disciplined on this division
he follows:
Some time ago bulletins were issued
warning trainmen that they would be
discharged il they per mitted cars to be
robbed while in their charge. lnssruc-
tions have been ignored and to impress
upon all the necessity Of watching their
trains and to show the determination
of the company to drop all men who do
not carry out instructions 10 has been
necessary to discharge four conductors.
A yard was deserted by Its master
without asking for relief and
evidently with the intention Of beating
his board bills. He has been shown On
our records as having been discharged
for leaving without notice. r'-
It has been necessary to discharge .
passenger brakeman for improper
handling of tickets, making false state
ments and using abusive language to
passengers.
An agent at small station has been
given ten days suspension for failing to
send daily tslegrapbio reports as in
structed aud making false statements
regarding same.
1t is gratifying to state that during
the past fifteen days only two brake
men have been discharged for intOxi-
cation. We hope our next bulletin
will show an improvement over this
one.
In our last bulletin we gave warning
that laziuess would not be tolerated
In the face of THE fact it has been
necessary to discharge q brakeman for
lasiness.
A nightyardmaster recently neglect
ed to throw a switch, causing derail
ment. He made q straig htforward
statement throwing all the responsibi.
lity on himself. He has been allowed
TO remain in the service with ten days
of suspension.
A brakeman has been discba rged for
taking company property from eaboose
and disposing OF the same He was
not only discharged but the value OF
property disposed of was held from hia
pay.
We have in Ell Psso the exclusive sale
for "Sweet-Orr" Union made Trousers
and Overalls. Send us your orders.
The Union Clothing Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25

received from headquarters to dis
charge the crews and discontinue the
con struction OF the road. 1t is
impossible to tell at this time the direct
cause of the stop, but the opinion of
those who should know is that 1t is
due to friction between the Mexican
government and the railroad com pany
because of the governments insistan ce
that the company build It's railroad
bridges OF iron instead of wood
Don't wear a scab Overall on Union
Job "Sweet- Orr's" are Union made
For sale by the Union Clothing Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25
Adopts Brown System

General Superintendent Dyer of the
Colorado and Southern has issued q
circular to employees Of the operating
department., announcing that the sys-
tenn of "discipline by record" had been
established and 1t would 60 into effect
May l. Books are to be kept in which
the name of each employe must be en-
tered and an account as to his behavior
and efficiency will be attended to in the
general Offices. After the first of; the
month suspensions are to be merely
nominal, the employe at fault being al
lowed to continue at work SO that his
family may not suffer.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25
A TRAIN HALTED
To Connect With a Group OF Emf
grants.

A carload Of emigrants passed
through this city this morning enroute
to California. While the train was
making up, a party left the station in
search of refreshments, leaving behind
youngster about teo years of age.
The time for starting arrived and with
the "sll aboard" Of the conductor, the
throttle was opened and the locomotive
began its journey toward the west.
With q cry OF alarm the young boy
jumped from the train crying for his
mother. Special Officer Rsynor was on
the spot and getting the particulars
from the distracted boy he caused the
train to alt ir it's journey. Inquiries
were made for the parents OF the youth
full traveller and they were finally To-
Dated at the St. George calmly enjoy
ing themselves in the midst of sub
stantisl lunch. Officer Rsynor got
them together in q moment and hustled
til en- aboard, giving then few words
Of advice on the neglect of the child
before the train finally steamed toward
the setting sun.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25
Now Is The Time.

In the interest of your own welfare,
now Is the time to enlighten yourself
as to the best place, and to begin
providing for your next summers com
fort and pleasure. With this in
view, consider the mstchless climate
the grandeur OF scenery and the
numerous resorts of Colorado.
Drop postal to w. F. Sterley, a.
G. p. A. or A. A. Gibson, G. A. P. D.
OF The Denver Road" at Fort
Worth, Texas. and you will be provid
ed with exhaustive and magnifcently
illustrated literature without expense
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25
On d Vacation.

There is probably no better known
railroad man in this section than B.
Trull, who has been connected with
the joiut warehouse for the past de-
cade. Mr.. Trull has been connected
with the railroad business for many
his station, enjoys the distinction of
being known as one Of the leading
rate clerks OF the country.
About March 10 he was taken sick
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25

ANY adult suffering from a cold Get
tied on the breast, bronchitis, throat or
lung troubles of any nature, who viii
call at any drug store, will be present.
ed with a sample bottle of Boschee's
German Syrup. free of charge. Only
one bottle given to one person, and
none to children withou. order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever hao
such q sale as Boschee's German Syrup
In all parts of the civilized world
Twenty years ago millions of bottles
were given away, aud your druggists
will tell you Its success was marvellous
1t is really the only Throat and Lung
remedy generally endorsed by physi.
clans. One Is cent bottle will cure or
prove Its value. Sold by dealers In all
Civilized countries.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25
A New Railroad

Surveyors Of the Denver & Rio
Grapde railroad are reported to be
surveying route from Durango to the
Grand Canyon in Arizona. The pro
posed railroad will pass Aztec, Farm
ington, cross the Navajo Indian reser-
walton, on which there are immensely
rich copper properties, owned by
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25
BLACKSMITH SHOP BURNED
The Mexican Centrdi's Little Frame
Shop In JuareZ Goes Up In
Smoke.

At 4:3O this morning the blacksmith
chop of the Mexican Central in Juarez
was completely destroyed by fire. The
origin OF the fire is unknown. OF
course with engines at work around, 1t
would not be difficult to start FIRE,
but employees of the road say that no
engine was near there at the time.
The building was frame one and
burned like dry finder. Fortunately
the flames did not spread. The report
at first said that it was the rOuudhouse
that was burning, but this proved to
be without found alton.
The loss was not great aud Is cover
ed by insurance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25
LINK AND PIN.

and feeling his condition serious took
q trip through Mexico in the private
car of Superintendent Cox Of the Silao
division, who is a brotherin-law of
Mr.. Truil. Returning last week he
applied for leave of absence for sixty
days which was granted as his health
Ia still impaired. Mr.. Trull left this
morning for San Francisco where he
has many friends and relatives.
''Sweet-Orr's'' Union made Trousers
aud Overslls are sold by the Union
Clothing Co., worn by Union men and
others wanting the most economical
goods sold.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25

Pittsburg people, and then across the
northeastern corner of Arizona to q
connection with the new Grand Can
Won railroad at Will ann.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25

just received, new line 'Sweet- Orr
Union made Overslls and Sack Coats.
The Union Clothing Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25

"Sweet-Orr" Corduroy Pants have {
world wide reputation. We have then
at lowest price. Union Clothing Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25

Make your selections early from the
nattiest line OF ladies' novelty neck
wear that ever came to Ell Paso.
Boston Store, POI San Antonio street.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25
Suspends Operations

The Nscossri and Gulf railroad has
suspended operations. Orders were
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25

"Specisp' photographs st BushonQ
& Feldman's, 81 so per dozen until
April 25th.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25
Married At Del bio.

The hands0mest line of centre and
library tables in the city, from 81. rs
| up, at Emerson and Be rrien's furpt-
| ture store. Ell Psso St.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25

lS, in Kaueas City. The local com.
mittee asserts that so, 900 people will
be In attendance and rate of one fare
for the round trip should be granted
Cnas. E. Thomas, formerly stenop.
rapher for the e. Paso Live Stock
Commission company, yesterday trans.
ferred bis services to the Ell Paso &
Northeastern general Off oes In this
city.
Attorney General Smith. of Texas.
rendered an opinion in the matter Of
the traffic contract en- tered into between
the Kansas City Southern and the
Texarkana & Fort Smith railroads, to
the effect that such contract is not con-
trary to the Texas constitution. The
railway commission. however, refuses
to approve the contr act on the grounds
that one of the parties to It is an iu-
terstate line and outside of their
Jurisdiction. They permitted 1t to be
Married At Del Rio.
Miss Barbara Cockrell, OF Alpine,
was married at Del Rio on Sunday
night to James Chapman, fireman on
the Del Rio division.
The hAndsOmest line of eentre and
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25
Pure Hygienic Water.

Fure HyG1enlc WAFER.
Made from distilled water. Ask
your family physician or druggist as 20
purity and healthfulness Of our Ice.
Telephone No. IA.
Ell PASO ICE & REFRIGERATOR Co
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25
Free Of Charge,

Nice rooms, Scots day; Chicago Hotel
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-25

Finding a f; ies ges 5s11 'u s1Sv scr
is finding our laundry. To be
rated as a winner look spic and
span. Fine linen has long been
associated with elegance in attire.
Ours Is the far-famed TrOv
finish. We shine in our work,
and the best dressers in Ell Paso
are witnesses of the fact.
-ll5-ii7 WEST OVERLAND ST.
Telephone 278
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
MARSH A NUISANCE.

BOARD OF HEALTH TAKES AC!
TION ON YORK STREET MARSH.
a meeting of the Board of Health
was held yesterday morning in Mayor
Johnston's office.
Among the matters concerning the
city's health that came up for the
boards action was the protest of seve-
raj residents of Yarmouth street
against the condition of the marsh in
the rear of York street. near Yarmouth.
Several interested parties appeared be-
fore the board.
There is a drainage canal running
through the marsh. but 1t appears that
this has been INSTRUCTED The board
decided to address letters to the Coun-
ellis. the City Attorney and City En-
gineer looking to the removal of these
distractions by those responsible for
them.
The owners of York street property
aoutting the marsh were requested by
the board to cut and clear away the
rushes in the rear of their lots.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
TWO SETS DELEGATES
Democratic Dissension in the
Fifth Ward.
One Set of Delegates Instructed to Vote
Against Hon. w. A. Young for Congress
and Another Set Instructed to Vote for
Him Other Political News

There will be contesting delegations
from the Fifth Ward at the Demo-
cratic Convention at Newport News on
August 49, The convention will meet
there to nominate II candidate for Con-
gress from the Second District.
The meeting to elect nine delegates
adjourned from the Democratic Club
rooms at Kelley and Brambleton ave
nues on Tuesday to meet last night at
the same hall.
AT O'Clock last night when Chair
man Winston called the meeting to
order Mr.. Bruce Simmons moved that
the meeting adjourn to meet at kim.
in the same ward. alleging the disorder
and smalness of the room.
Chairman Winston put the motion.
which was carried. and many of the
members of the meeting went with
the chairman and Secretary Reed to
kim Hall.
There the chairman called the meet
ing to order stated that disorder had
compelled them to leave the other hail.
and invited business.
MIR. Simmons moved that the nine
delegates nominated on Tuesday night
be voted for as delegates to the con-
vention at Newport News on August
%. The delegates are as follows: T..
ID. Pinkerton. w. l.. Eclles, r. ID.
Nichols, G. w. Cake, a. NJ. Cousins,
Richard NJ. Johnakin. w. h. Rudolph
w. S. Morrisette and w. b. Meredith.
After a motion by Mr.. T. b. Jackson,
that each voter put his name on the
back of his ballot for future identiG-
cation, which was agreed to. the voting
proceeded. and the voters and ballots
were counted. There were LOG votes
The delegates We're authorized to
choose their alternates.
TT1f.@ Ill 80
be instructed to vote first, last and
all the time against Hon. w. A. Young
as a candidate for Congress. Carried
without n dissenting voice.
Mr.. Jackson offered n resolution COM
mending Officer Dozier for his attempt
to prevent persons not entitled to be
there from entering the hall at Kelly
avenue.
This was carried.
collection for $12 to pay for the
use of Kirn Hall. produced Sl2.20.
The meeting adjourned after a COM
plimentary vote to Chairman Winston,
Secretary Reid and the tellers.
After the retirement of Chairman
Winston and his party. those who re-
manned at the Democratic Club rooms
organized by electing Mr.. ]. a. Butt,
chairman, and inviting the members of
the press to act as secretaries.
The work of 1.-The meeting was brief
anu slHpic. ~ icSoiutioil was pdSScu
selecting nine delegates for the New
port News convention and instructinS
them to choose their own alternates,
and to vote for Hon. w. A. Young for
Congress.
The tellers declared this was carried
by 173 votes.
The delegates chosen are as follows:
j. S. Barrett. James Keeling. Walter
Cardoza. Charles Cake. ]. A. Butt, d.
Putnam. George Holland. John Hyslop
and William Lannigan.
Another resolution, condemning the
action of the police in excluding per-
sons not known to them as residents of
the ward. was carried unanimously and
the meeting adjourned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
Negro Badly Beaten.

If reports are true there was quite a
disgraceful scene on one of the Norfolk
street railway cars about 1880 O'Clock
Tuesday night. 1t is stated that when
the car reached Charlotte and Church
streets colored passenger who car
ried a watermelon. endeavored to
alisht. and because he did not move
on fast enough to suit several Young
men on the rear of the car he was set
upon and beaten very badly One of
his eyes was so badly cut that several
stitches had to be taken in It. 1t is
also stated that but for the interference
OF several white men the negro might
have been seriously injured. The
Negroes name is Rollins or Roberts and
he is employed on Roanoke dock.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
is 1T WEAVER?
He of Norma" Fame Who Once
Visited Norfolk.
May be tho Genial Gentleman Yho H.ccnt-
ly "Did Up" the ChamberIin Hotel and
Several People There Is"Dr. Seymour"
Commodore" Weaver?

Noriolk readers will perhaps remem-
Der Commodore" Weaver, and his CAV
companions. who visited Norfolk a few
Years ago III the handsome little yacht
Norma. The party was composed of al
ieSad Journalists. who were en- route
en- Il 'oNaGe around the world in the
Norma.
Commodore" Weaver made n good
first impression here. but this was de-
Stroyed when the yacht was libeled
here, and The party had hard work TO
ADJUST its financial troubles
Numerous persons at Old Point Com
Tort. Including the management of the
ChamOcrlin Hotel. are now inclined to
believe that DIR. Seymour" who re-
Gently cut Il swell at the Chamberlln
AMI suddenly left leaving big hotel
is none other than the erstwhle Conn
mUdOrc" Weaver eX-member of Tho.
New York Yacht Club.
While he stopped at the Chamberlin
DR. Seymour was quite the rage be-
cause he contracted liabilities in an
surnncc of an abundance of means at
his command. lie made many lady ac-
quaintanccS, whom he entertained
charningly at LITTLE entertainments
that We're charged UP To his account.
III. wore single eye glass, had the
real English accent. was English in
appearance. AMI vas. in fact, Il real
nice young man-sC every one thought.
When his hoIci bill. which had as
sumed large proportions. was present
ed him he excused himself to go to
his room to get money to pay it. From
that moment DR." Seymour disap-
peared. leaving behind many mourn
ers and liabilities said to aggregate
about $500.
In this connection 1t is of interest
to note that Il rr. G.. a. Won Ahlefeldt,
surgeon in the German Navy, in Amer
lea on his vacation has just did up
the Stafford Hotel. at Baltimore.
TT. Won Ahlt'0ldt's methods and APP
pearance arc strilingly like those OF
that Commodore" Weaver. "Dr. Sey-
mour." and "pr. G. \. Won Ahlefeldt'
are one. Baltimore detectives are look
ing for ''I>,. Won Ahlefeldt." and II
they find him he may be brought to
this vicinity to answer to various
charges.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
Notice
Norfolk and OCEAN View Railway.

on and after August LIST. 1900, ALL
FREIGHT and express matter
delivered TO Norfolk and Ocean
View railway MUST BE PRE-
FAID. The only exception to this
Will be made in the case of freight
consigned to Ocean View. which,
If rot prepaid. must in all cases
be paid for at that point before de-
livery to consignee. An express ines
s"nger Is now employed for the han.
Cling of express packages between the
hours OF 1920 a. m. and p. m. each
day. Stamps which can be used in pre-
payment of these freight and express
charges can be purchased from the
agents at Norfolk and at Ocean View.
NORFOLK AND OCEAN VIEW
RAILWAY. jy26-5t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
Back From Baltimore.

Mr.. d. Lawrence Groner, one of the
Ryan lawyers in the Ryan Seaboard
Air Line litigation, returned from Bal
timore yesterday afternoon, where he
went 10 offer, with the other lawyers,
supplemental bill to the original bill
filed by Mr.. Ryan'S attorneys in this
case.
The lawyers of the Williams side filed
exceptions, and the whole matter was
continued by Judge Waddill until the
9th of September.
Judge Leigh II. Watts. of Portsmouth.
was present as general counsel for the
Senboard Air Line.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
WAS A RICHMOND MAN.
GEORGE ALLISON BROWN HAD
LIVED THERE FOR PAST SIX
MONTHS

In regard to the late George Allison
Brown. who led under mysterious cir
cumstances at the Monticello Hotel, the
Richmond News says:
George Allison Brown. the morphine
fiend. who committed suicide at the
Monticello Hotel, in Norfolk, has been
resident of this city for the past six
months. He came here from Baltimore
on February 10th and until Friday Of
last week made his home at Fords
Hotel.
'Brown was n well-to-do and Gull
tured man. according to Chief Clerk
George Leigh. of New Ford's. who was
his confic;rnt. When Brown came here
he was of :, retiring disposition. and did
not tell his affairs to other guests of
the hotel He made few friends, caring
little for the society of others But to
Clerk Leigh he told the story of his life
and of the beginning of the infatuation
for Mrs. n. II. Massey, of Danviile
Clerk Leigh has card OH which is
written the name and address of Mrs
Massey. The card was given him by
Brown with the request that In case OF
any accident happening to him notifca-
tion would he sent to Mrs. Massey
This is the only address he gave with
the request to have notice of his death
sent.
In his story Brown told of his first
-
were together at Grundys Institute
near Baltimore. where they were talk
ing treatment for the morphine and
opium habit. She was at that time Il
widow three months and Brown de-
clared that he regretted extremely that
he would be forced to wait nine months
before they could marry with propriety
Six weeks ago they were in Wash
ington together. and Brown wrote to
MIR. Leigh. saying that he was to marry
Mrs. Massey within two months. and
that fluctuations were in order.
bridal tour abroad was planned and
later n trip to the West Indies. Then
crown came back to Richmond and
Fought against his affiiction. Once or
twice he passed day without taking
drugs. but he would return to the mas
ter and begin his old life again.
Last Thursday he exchanged n num-
her of kilograms with Mrs Massey.
They arranged TO meet at the Month
cello on Saturday and on Friday Brown
took leave of Richmond. Brown was
complaining because his family some
time ago placed his money i'm the hands
of trustee He had an independent
fortune and It brought to him each
week checks for about 500. or amounts
for which he would write. He COM
planned that he could net negotiate and
expressed regret that he had no way TO
occupy his time in business His peo-
pie opposed his marriage to Mrs. Mas
sey, but they determined to marry in
the face of all opposition"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
VIII Come Saturday.

The newly rebuilt steamer Clare
mont which will ply between Newport
News. Norfolk. Claremont and Rich
mond. will arrive in Hampton Roads
about Saturday from Baltimore, where
the nnishing touches are now being put
on the steamer.
1t is believed by the promoters of
the new company that with q steamer
line on the James river opening COM
munication with Richmond. and the
cities at the mouth of the James. rapid
development of the Claremont neigh
boring country Will follow.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
Trimmings Tenant Shoots a
Man.

Noble Edwards. a colored man who
lives on Oscar |. Trimmings farm, near
Kempsville, is in the Princess Anne
county Jail for shooting Henry Ward.
coiored. Ward Is in a serious condition
The trouble grew from Edwards being
charged by Ward with improper con-
duct with the latters wife.
Edwards was one of the most i'm
portant witnesses in the noted Elem
ming trial.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
Unknown White Man Drowned.

The body of an unknown white man
was found floating in the river late yes
terday afternoon and was brought to
the City Morgue. where Coroner New
ton held an inquest last night. The cir
cumstanceS of his drowning are of
cause unknown. 1t was rumored last
night that a marine was drowned day
before yesterday and the suggestion
was made that the body might be that
of the supposed drowned marine.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
Ladles' Social.

Rathbone Lodge No. %, X of p,
will hold Ladies' Social in Castle
Hall, corner Church street and Wash
ington avenue. Huntersville, on Friday
night, July 9th, Mt $3.50 o'clock. a
fine musical program has been ar.
ranger for the occasion. Refreshments
will be served free. Members and their
ladies are cordially invited to be pres
ont
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
UNEEDA BATH AT OCEAN VIEW
Summer ExcursIon TIokets.

Are now on sale at lowest rates to all
points via Washington and Baltimore
Steamers. and Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. (Royal Blue Line). For detail
ed information apply to
ARTHUR G.. LEWIS. S. p. A..
u Under Atlantic Hotel
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-26
Roanoke and Peaks of otter.

$3.50 round trip. This will give you
three days in the Mountains. 1t will
improve your health and appetite.
Leave Norfolk via N. & w. Ry. Tues
day August l4th, 80 a. m.
j. f. HERMAN, Mgr.
July 15-1S-22-26-2s. Aug. 1-5-9-12.