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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-19
BACKROOM
EPISODE
May Be The Turning Point In
The Price Trial
AFTER SHAKING DICE
In the Rear OF the Saloon The Quar-
rel Which Ended In the Death OF
MuIhern Began.

The Price murder trial still con-
tinues to absorb the attention of the
district court. The taking OF the tes-
timony is, however, proceeding more
rapidly than on the first trial and yes
terday the prosecution closed its case
snd the defense began its innings.
While no new facts have been brought
out by the evidence Prices friends are
OF the opinion that the case looks much
better for him than on the other trial.
The main witness to the killing for
the state this time told his story in a
manner that they believe Is much more
favorable TO the defendant. His story
was identical in substance with that
told by him on the former occasion but
then much OF 1t had to be drawn out
through a most vigorous cross eXamina-
tion by Senator Yantis and he seemed
70 be very reluctant to tell certain
things which the defence regarded as
favorable to their side. This time he
told 1t all.
Stamper, J. e. Campbell, carpenter
then working at Fort Davis, testified to
having seen Price come from the rear
of Hawthorne's saloon immediately at
ter the shots were fired and enter
James's store. In few minutes he
came out with a pistol in his hand
which he waved and shouted Look
OUT. ana went OSCR lQtO GQ6 sdlOOu
Mrs. Q. E. Mulhern, widow of the
deceased Mulhern, was called and tes-
titled that when her husband left home
he wore an Overcoast and after the
shooting there was bullet hole in the
front on the left side just above the
waist line. This was not there when
he left home.
Here the state rested.
DEFENSE OPENS.
E. E. Goldrip was the first witness
called by the defense. He was at the
saloon when Mulhern was killed and
was IN eye witness to the shooting.
He testified that Mulhern, Pruett,
Price and others were standing at the
bar shaking dice for the drinks. AT
ter time Mulhern called Pruett into
a back room and then they remained
there som etlme. Price called to them
to come out and they finally did so.
Price wanted to go but the others
wanted more drinks and they stayed
and shook dice again.
This episode of the Darkroom is one
that considerable stress Is laid upon by
the defense and when on the stand
Pruett was closely cross examined as
to what occurred there. He insisted |
that Mulhern was only thanking him |
for his services during the election
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-19
The Soda Fountain Has Come.

The season for cooling aud refresh
ing drinks has come, aud Potter and
White as usual are abreast of the sea-
son with not only their handsome
fOunt tain in readiness, but they have to
and refreshing libations. young
gentleman In the person of G. @.
Webb, just from the east; an artist
whose knowledged and skill In the
creation of new and delicious drinks
is uuexcelled in any part of the coun-
try. He will serve 400 different kind 9
OF drinks this summer. 300 of which
are entirely new to Western Texas,
all of which have been thoroughly test
ed and proven popular In the east.
The place is on the Little Plaza.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-19
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Then Mulhern said 81 did my best TO
get you, but | didn't;
When Dave James came in the wit
ness said Mulhern said to him, "This
Is all on your account, Dave. upheld
you" James answered II am sorry
this happened. You should have done
1t. You should have let me done
that
Price subsequently, had his pistol
out when others came in but Tom
Hawthorne, proprietor of the saloon,
said to him, Don't shoot any more,
Price. You have killed him. Put up
that pistol" Then Price put it
away.
The witness described the location
and nature of Mulhern's wounds as
seen by him. He was not cross
examined.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-19

and he remembered little of what WAS
said. On the former rial he seemed
reluctant to refer TO the incident at
all.
When the men begsn shaking for
the drinks again the subject OF election
was brought up and the fatal quarrel
began. The witness testimony was
favorable inasmuch az he declared that
Mulhern had his hand on his pistol
while Price was standing on a chair
and before the latter attempted to
draw his gun. He said that Pruett
sprang between the two belligerents
as though to part them. Price order
ed Pruett out Of the way. Then he
drew his gun and fred. Mulhern fell,
Pruett got out and Price fred two more
shots.
DEFENDANT ON THE STAND.
The defendant, Price, himself then
took the stand. He told his story in a
very straightforward manner and Is
thought to have made a good impress
sion.
He told the story OF the trouble from
the start, covering briefly the peculiar
politics of Jeff Davis county that orig
inally caused the trouble. He said
that be thought that Mulhern's re-
ferenceS to the election were made for
no other purpose than to anger him
and start quarrel as he knew we'll
that that was the one subject on which
they could never agree. While he
was anxious to avoid quarreling and
be friends with all In the future he did
not think his oppou ents had acted
fairly in the election and he would not
say he did. For this reason he tried
to avoid answering Mulhern's gues
tions until forced to do so. He said
that he believed from the actions of
Mulhern and Pruett that there was
conspiracy on foot to kill him and he
had good reasons to think so.
He then told how Mulhern had ad-
vanced on him with his hand on his
pistol ali the time forcing him back
across the room. At length Mulhern
cried LET me at him, Jess" and
Price said that then he heard his gun
click and Immediately whipped out his
own gun and fired.
Price then went over all the subse-
quent incidents. He said that i'm
mediately after the shooting be ran
over to James's store form ore cartridges
as his own were exhausted and he had
reason to fear an attack from Null
hern's friends and he wanted to be
ready to defend himself. He admitted
that he might have made some of the
remarks attributed while labortng un-
der the excitement and anger OF the
After the shooting he went back to
the saloon where Mulhern lay on the
floor and gave such relief as be could
and expressed regret that he had been
obliged to shoot
When court recouvened this morn |
ing Price again took the stand and was
by District Attorney |
Dean.
Mr.. Deans questions were directed |
largely towards bringing out a number
Of incidents Immediately preceding
and following the election. The
principal of these was in regard to the
az q dance held at the old
post Of Fort Davis where it
vas claimed that Price and some
others had had row.
Mr.. Deans questions were resented
~ the defendant on several occasions
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-19

Especial" photographs at Bushong
& Feldman's, S1.50 per dozen until
A ril 25th.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-19
Passover Services

Services for the last day of Passover
will be held at Mt. Sinai Tie IN pie, S. E.
corner OF Oregon St. and Boulevard
this Thursday evening st 8 o'clock.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-19

We have in Ell Paso 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, 1900-04-19

Don't wear scab Overall on a UnioI
Job. "Sweet- Orr's" are Union N adj
For sale by the Union Clothing Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-19

The Great 1890" Edition of the
HERALD is for sale at ell news stands.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-19

"Sweet-Orr" Corduroy Pants have a
world wide reputation. We have them
at lowest price. Union Clothing Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-19

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, 1900-04-19
We HAVE

the largest line of Gasoline Stoves,
Refrigerators and Ice Boxes at Weich S
Furniture Store, Texas ST.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-19

A bargain In 200 ample skirts is at
tracing the ladies to the Boston store
POI San Antonio street.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-19

Use Curtice Bros. Blue Label tom s..
toes; 2 cans for 25o: none to equal them ;
at Ell Paso Grocery.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-19

"Sweet-Orr's" Union made Trousers
and Overalls 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, 1900-04-19

Our Reputation at Ell Paso is all to make. We
recognize the fact that must MERIT trade if we
to BEST Hence-We only
willing to show goods and prices but actually look
it accommodation to have you look any day
and day.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-19

and he returned spirited answers and
on once protested to the court. This
ground was also fully gone over at the
former trial of the case.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-16

The Star when the news Of this Great
ures' vagaries were first reported in
Honolulu, pointed out that Hilo did not
represent the Island of Hawaii. It is
amply indicated in its statement.
Hamakua and the Kohala's promptly
repudiated and protested against the
action of this man, and this has been
followed by petition from the Konas.
Mr.. Andrews is a man perfectly cap
able of riding a FESTIVE horse, or of las
sooing a recalctrant bullock, but he is
utterly incapable of the duties which
have come upon him. He is egotistical,
self-willed, lacking in judgment, and
officially incapable. His education has
been narrow and his ideas are narrower
still. That he has not been found out
by the general community before is not
to be wondered, for up to the present
moment he has never had any very re-
sponsible position. In the few positions
he has filed he has had too strong a
hand over him. However as Sheriff of
Hawaii he has been able to show that
he is made of bsolutely-nothing.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-16

The closing of the public schools
throughout the district is right. Min
lister Mott-Smith acted upon his own
responsibility in the matter, for the
Board of Health has many details to
look after. Minister Mott-Smith is to
be commended for his prompt action.
This is a time for prompt action. The
old proverb runs IBIS dat qui cito dat"
he gives twice who gives quickly
and the Minister has removed much ap-
prehension from many, who would do
their duty, but who felt nervous over
their work.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-16
HOW 70 Do INSPECTING
INSTRUCTIONS FORMULATED BY
THE COMMITTEE.
They Urge Zeal, Efficiency and Thor
oughness-Complete Census Must be
Made-Semi- Daily Inspection.

The Citizens Sanitary Committee was
in session most of the forenoon. Inspec-
tors have been appointed for nearly all
the forty inspection districts, and many
sub-inspectors have been appointed
Full and complete instructions to in
spectOrs and sub-inspectOrs We're for
INFLATED and will be printed for their
guidance and that of the public as soon
as possible. The instructions are all
directed to the point of insuring thor
oughness and care.
Inspectors are directed to divide their
districts into apanas small enough so
that all the inhabitants can be inspect
ed by one man in one hour. Responsible
men only are to be appointed sub-ln-
spectOrs. Each sub-inspectOr is at once
| to make a complete census of all the
people in his apana. These are to be
summarized and reported to the COM
mittee. Sub-inspectors are to inspect
twice a day checking off each person on
his list, reporting to the inspector cases
of sickness, or if the case is suspicious
to the committee direct, telephone S27
The principal symptoms of plague are
given as fever, dry, parched tongue
soreness, or swelling of glands in neck,
arm pits or groin, symptoms of pneu-
mOnia.
to another is prohibited except upon
permit from the committee. Unsanitary
conditions should be noted and remed-
led by the inhabitants themselves I'M
der the direction of the sub-inspector.
In particular should be investigated,
water closets, sinks, garbage, and its
disposition DisinfeCtants are to be or
dered when necessary. District head
quarters are to be established as soon
as possible and where there is a tele-
phone.
Sub-inspectors are directed to record
the name of every man woman and
child in their apanas, with sex, age,
nationality and employment.
The inspection should be made at the
same hour each day and everybody be
enjoined to be there at that time. Those
necessarily absent at inspection hours
by reason of their employment should
be put on the habitual absentee list, to
be inspected by the sub-inspector Of
the district where they are employed.
Sub-inspectOrs must demand to see ev-
cry person on their list. The committee
will aid in this requirement by sending
a policeman where necessary.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-16
No CONCEALMENTS

DR.. Wood, President of the Board of
Health, wishes it stated that there will
be no concealment on the part of the
Board of Health. He considers that the
public should be at once informed as to
all cases that may occur, and that much
needless alarm will be allayed when It
is understood that under no cir UNI
stances will there be the slightest at
tempt at concealment.
In taking this action DR.. Wood has
put himself on record as a clear think
ing and wise head of affairs There is
nothing like taking the public into con-
fidence at a time like this. 1t kills off
rumor and it certainly needed killing
Off for the very widest canards We're
flying round town yesterday, and ever
since the plague started the rumor
mOngers have been getting in their
work
The last effort sent DR.. Wood down
the railroad this morning to examine
into two alleged cases of plague
The story is told in another column
Neither of the rumors was any where
near the truth In the one case, a
Chinaman was sick, and he had been
segregated as a matter of precaution
but there was not the slightest sign of
plague about him. In the other case
the story had been made out of whole
cloth No native had died at Aiea, and
therefore no native could have been
buried surreptitiously.
DR.. Wood had the courtesy to at once
come to The Star office on his return
and report upon his trip, so that it
might be accurately put before the pub
lie Following out this line will be
most valuable to the peace of mind of
the community, not only to those in
the city but to the people on the ISL
ands at large For many exaggerated
letters leave here, and it will be reas-
surfing to those recipients to look at the
columns Of the papers and know that
the Board conceals nothing.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-16

The way the plague is marching
round the world is striking. The second
week in. December Sir Charles Bruce,
Governor of Maurituis telegraphed to
his home government that in one week,
upon that Island, there had been TWEEN
ty-three cases of plague of which six
teen were fatal 1t is satisfactory to
know that plague is not necessarily
fatal. The cases here have been always
fatal up to the present, but then it is
only beginning to run its course here.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-16

1t would be a good thing if the Presi-
dent of the Board of Health would pub
ture. 1t would have a very quieting ef-
feet at this juncture. A bulletin might
be published in the morning paper and
another in the evening papers. People
want to know, at such a crisis, and they
have a right to know. The reporters
try to be absolutely accurate, but an
authoritative statement over the Pres
ident of the Board of Health's signature
is what is wanted. A statement over
some other signature is not. The
public asks for the responsible man.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-16

The meeting of the Board of Health
and the Citizens yesterday afternoon
resulted in the program which was
suggested in The Star being almost
carried out to the letter. The town has
been districted and sub-districted;
there is to be house to house inspection
every day; all churches schools and
theatres are closed; the tram cars are
to be washed, fumigated and inspected;
and there will be thorough cleaning
up of rubbish in all parts of the city.
This program is intensely practical and
N conjunction with the other efforts of
the Board WILL it is hoped, prove thor
Oughly effective.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-16

The appointment of DR.. Carmichael
at head of the Quarantine in Manila is
deserved promotion. DR.. Carmichael
has won himself the respect and good
will of the Citizens Of Honolulu. In
fact, having married one of Hawaii S
daughters one looks upon him as some
what belonging to the place and takes
a personal pride in his advancement.
Success to DR.. and Mrs. Carmichael.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-16
A WIND BAG.

The reports keep coming in from Ha-
wall appealing against Sheriff Andrews
proclamation. 1t was printed in these
columns yesterday, and no one can
wonder that self-respecting citizens
should protest against the shallow
minded mans assumption Of authority.
No one but a man Of the shallowest
kind of intellect would have acted as
he has done.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-16

NOT WITH STEAM PLOWS.
He that by the pillow would thrive,
himself must either hold or drive.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-16
SECRETS WRESTED

from nature. Nature places most
valuable things where they are hard
to get at. She concealed the Kim
berly diamonds in solid rock. Petro-
leum, now used all over the world
for heating and lighting and many
other purposes, was discovered hun
dreds of feet under the surface of
the soil. Ages went by before men
found, and were able to mine, coal in
sufficient quantities to supplant wood
as fuel; and electricity as an avail.
able help to us in living, is barely
more than half century old. Among
the wonders which patient and hard,
working modern science has intro
duced to the world, is the recOnstruc.
ton Of that grand healing agent, cod
liver oil, in the form Of
WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION.
The reader is aware that for centuries
the usefulness Of this drug has been
impaired, and in many cases nullified
by its nauseating taste and smell. In
this effective remedy these fOrmid.
able objections are entirely done
away with. Palatabe as honey, it
contains the nutritive and curative
properties Of Pure Cod Liver Oil,
extracted by us from fresh cod livers,
combined with the Compound Syrup
Of Hypophosphites and the Extracts
Of Malt and Wild Cherry. 1t is a
healer, body-builder and strength
maker beyond rivalry or comparison.
BY means Of it diseases are cured
which have hitherto been justly re-
garded as hopeless. In Fevers, Lung
Diseases, Influenza, Rheumatism, ali
wasting ailments, ETC., this remedy
is successful and has been welcomed
by the people and advanced physi-
clans as the solution of long-stand-
ing problem in the art OF medicine
One bottle convinces. Effective from
the first dose. "You cannot be disap.
pointed in It," Sold by all chemists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-11
A DASTARDLY CRIME.
House Burned by Incendiaries-
One Child Burned to Death.

On Monday morning morning about 5
O'Clock tte dwelling h. USE of Nat Geddis,
colored, OF the Cane cavsrpah ne ghbor hood,
and all h', outbuiIdioRs, including barn and
stables, we're buried He lost all of his
household furniture, the contents of his barn,
four horses, farm implements and fertilizers
bought fo' thle years. crop One Of his chill.
dren was also burned to death 10 the house
The lire was of ioceDdiary origin, and it is
thought that the Gre WAS set 10 several p!aces,
for when the family wss aroused the whole
premises we're sblaze and the house was be.
ginning ~ fall in. |, the panic and the
hurry 10 escape from the 6aning house one
OF the children was not rescued and it was
burned to death in the house
There 10 no clue to the iuceud ia ries but 10
effort should be spared to capture them, and
the govern or should offer reward for their
apprehension, for this is one of tne most out.
rsgeous crimes ever perpelrated 10 Sumtsr
county.
Nat Gedds, the unfortunate victim, is a
we'll thought OF, industrious and respectable
man, and ne is ata loss to account for the
outrage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-11
The Boy Bum From Columbia.

The boy waf who applied 70. lodging in
the Rnard house ooe night last week, 10 again
10 the guard house hQt THE ,ime be is an 10.
voluntary lodger. When be applied TO the
police be said his name was Charley Johnson,
and that be was an orphan, but bad lived in
Columbia. This statemeu, was published iu
this paper and WAS seen by bis parents in Co i.
lumoia and hts father wrote to the police
asking them to capture and bold the boy IL
he was still 10 town. The police hegao a
search for the boy and found him 1t the
cotton mill. He was arrested ard put 10 the
Roard house, and he will be held q priso o er
until his father. whose name is Jamisou
comes for bin The boy admitted that bis
name name was Jsmison when arrested. Daily
Iteu, April 7ih.
George Jamison, al'ns Charley Johnsop.
the Oolobis wait who WIS arrested aud com
mitted TO the guard house lsst Thursday at
tho ,equss, of his father, was given a ticket
oy the CITY Saturday night and eeut be ne.
dc seemed apxious 10 return to COLUMBIA,
having bad more than enough experience
Knocking around The country as boy bum
Daily Item, April 9th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-11
HARMONY PRESBYTERY
In Session at Mayesville, Rev. Mr.
Mcdowell is Moderator,

Mayesvi'le, April 5-Harmouy Presby.
terry began its spring session last evening,
after very forceful sermon on family wor.
ship by Rev ] @. Bailey Of Summertou
taken from Rev. 3: 20 Rev. SIR. Bailey
called The meeting to order at 8 80. Rev.
James Mcdowell, of Manning, was elected
moderator, and Mr. w Durant of New
Harmony, temporary clerk, After discussion
the following hours were decided on az beet
sui,ing ever! body, for the mee,iug to be
called to order 8 o'clock to o'clock, then
adjourn ment until 8 o'clock p. % with the
understanding ths, from IL m to o'clock
was for divine service
Rev Thos H Law. Representing the Amer.
lean Bibls Society, was invited to take the
chair as corresponding ercretsrv. He was
also given the privilege of the Hoor
The Presoy,ery then adjourned and net
again this morning at o. clock
At IL %. The Rev Mr.. Bradley, of Bishop
vile, preached an able sermon from Isaiah
a.: Is, after which Rev Mr Law addressed
the congregation in behalf Of the Bible soci.
ETY. Tonight at up m communion services
viii be held, Rev. Mr.. Mcdowell, assisted by
Revs. Bailey and Saddler, TO ofhciate.
Dr. Willie Mills, 600 OF Capt ]. A. Mile,
10 at home from the South Carolina Medical
College.