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The oasis., 1900-12-29
Diamonds and Watches.

Judge Walthall, Prosecuting Attor- ney Dean and Sheriff Boone are the recipient of some handsome and cost y Christmas presents. The identity Of the. donor is causing them a great deal 0fwopder The presents aggre- gate value of between $500 and S700 The only accompanying explanation was note to each official stating the gift IS a token of appreci. i.tion for Kindness shown to the donor during a stay in Ei Paso and signed "W.J K. ' The articles sent 10 Judge Wathall are heavy gold ring and a cluster of dlamAndS In horses hoe shirt stud; to J. M. Dean, a solid gold watch and chain, which have been valued by local jewellers at $500; to Sheriff Boone. diamond shirt stud, silver watch With foreign work of unusual value, and handsome solid gold chain, the lhtrigsic worth of the latter two be. Ing es stimated at $50.
 The three officials are at a loss as to "no the liberal giver may be Judge
The oasis., 1900-12-29
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound to the affected parts is superior to any plaster. When troubled with lame back or pains in the side or chest, give it trial and your certain to be more than pleased with the prompt relief relief which it affords. Pain Balm also cures rheumatism. One applici- tion gives relief. For sale by L. w. Mix & Co.,. druggists.
The oasis., 1900-12-29

Saturday, Dec. 2o, Ieoo.
The Dos Cabezas Mines.

Away over nelr the boundary be- tween Sonora aud Chihuahua, close to the summit Of the Sierra Madre, are the Dos Cabezis mines, in region destined to become in the near future as widely known as any in Sonora. They consist of several very valuable claims seme of which have been producing very richly through several years. The properties now being worked are owned by MT. Monroe Harper of Fl Pasc, Texas. lie has three claims, the principal one of
 which is named the Dos Cabezas, and they aggregate ab ut 6fty-one perte- nencias. The formation Is porphyry, and the ledge Is from twelve 10 eighteen feet in width Across the entire width of the ledge the ores yield not less than half an ounce in gold and one hundred ounces in silver, and great deal of ore is taken out which yielded ten ounces in gold and one thousand ounces or more in silver. Upon his claims Mr. Harper has more than five thousand feet of develop ment work, mostly tunnels. He has in operation large Huntington mill with pans and an eight foot Frue yan- ner. The machinery reduces the ores of medium grade, the rich ores are shipped to Fl Paso, via Casas Gran des, and the lowest grades go upon the dump to be treated at some future time. For some miles everything has to be packed out on the backs of Du es, and the machinery was taken in all by the same method
 An adjoining claim to the Dos Cabe- sas, very promising lu appearance, has been recently denounced by Don Fer naido Sanchez of Moctezuma, and Aurelip SandUyal of Nogales. lt isl generally conceded that they have a fine property, which development will prove very valuable. MT. George F. Woodland has another fine claim. Thereare other very rich and prom. ising claims in the vicinity which will be given attention in later article.
 The Dos Cabezas properties are about twenty miles east from Bacerac, and the survey of the Rio Grande, Sierra Madre X Pacific railway passes only thirty miles away. When that line Is completed from Casas Grandes its present terminus-acros the Sierra Madre, branch line will be cor structed into the Dos Cabezas caGp. The prospect for railway ex- tension in that part of Sonora is turn ing much attention in that direction, and prospectors are Hooking over there iron, all directions. It is region of great mineral possibilities, and will became of great importance within few years
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
CONTRARAS TROUBLE.
Charged With Bringing An Allie n
Into the United States.

GERONIMO Contrarss was arrested
this afternoon by Deputy United States
Marshal Hillebrand, on complaint of
the immigration officers, charged with
bringing an alien into the United
States contrary to the contract labor
law. The person brought in, Pauta-
Iona Soto, was sent back to Mex
leo.
The immigration officers say they
have been watching Contraras for
some time and have at last caught
him.
Contraras was seen by q HERALD re-
porter after his arrest and said that h e
brought the woman over for Norton 81
Drake, the contractors, on their money.
He claims that he mas been acting sole
ly as their agent.
Contrarss was arraigned before
Commissioner Sexton and held In $500
bail for examination tomorrow morn
ing. The hearing is likely to bring
out some sensational facts if fContrar as g
story Is to be believed
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23

New York police and Olga Neither
sole's play ''Sappho" will be stopped
the moment it becomes offensive to
public morals.
Miss Nethersols was taken suddenly
i'll in Washington few days ago and
the prod uctiop of the play will not take
place until tomorrow night Police
Chief Dsvery will be present and will
be the censor of the play.
Chief Devery said today: From all
accounts 'Sappho' was a pretty die
reputable woman and parts of the per-
formsnce are said to be more or less
risoue. L will be on hand myself and
if 'Sappho' ought to be stopped, you
can depend upon it that 1t will be-"
Anthony Com stock, secretary OF the
society for the suppression of vice, was
quite emphatic in his declaration that
the roduction should be halted.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
BUSINESS MEN
In Washington At the Meeting d
the National Board OF Trade.

WASHINGTON .23.-The National
Board of Trade. one of the oldest and
most influential commercial organiza-
tions in the country and which has for
it's main purposes the development of
all American industries and the wild
enfng of telescope of American trade
with other nations, began its thirtieth
annual meeting in this city today.
Among the subjects on the program
for special consid GRAFTON are an in
ternational monetary unit, the estab-
lishment Of department of commerce
and industries in the cabinet, the en-
couragement of the merchant marine,
a readjustmeut of postage rates. vari-
GUS proposed notifications in the re-
venue tax and reductions in local mail
rates
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
Then TURN ON STEAM
And Get Out Of the Prison
And the Yard Under Cover
Of the Vapor Thus
Created.

CANON CITY, Colo. Jan. 23.-There
was almost jail emptying during last
night. Five prisoners by concerted ac-
tion jumped on Guard Rooney. sta bling
him to death. The purpose was to open
out.
They turned off the electric lights
inside and turned steam into the yard
of the building which was lighted by
electricity. Vapor from the steam hid
the men like cloud ena bling them to
escape.
A general delivery was prevented by
the undue haste of the escaping
prisoners. No arrests have yet been
made.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
QUAY REPORT
Five TO Four In Favor Of Excluding
Him From the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Reports in
the Quay case were male in the senate
today by the committee on privileges
and elections, the majority by Mr.. Tur-
ley and the minority by Mr.. Hoar.
The first was signed by Messrs. Turley,
Caffery, Pettus aud Harris, and Bur
ris concurred. The views of the minor
ity we're expressed by Messrs. Hoar,
Chandler, Pritchard and McComas,
the committee standing five to four In
favor of excluding Quay On the ground
that the governor of Pennsylvania had
no constitutional right to appoint after
the legislature failed to elect.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
DAVIS'S JOURNEY
To South Africa Purely On His Own
RESPONSIBILITY.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-In order to
set at rest speculation about the possi-
BILE nature of the visit of Webster
Davis, assistant secretary of the in
terror, to South Africa, a promin mt
member of the cabinet made the follow
ing statement:
"Mr. Davis is visiting South Africa
purely on his own responsibility and
for personal reasons. You can rest
positively assured there is no5hing
whatever of an official character in his
reported journey to Pretoria.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
A SWEEPING MEASURE
And Strong Opposition Is Ex-
pected From Railroads That
Are Hit the Hardest
BY Its Provisions.

AUSTIN, Tex, Jazz. 23.-The city Is
rapidly filing up with legislators, at
torneys, newspaper men and others
interested in the special session of the
Legislature called 10 revise the tax laws
of the state. Both houses will organ
lie tomorrow and # current predictions
are fulfilled it will be st least two
months before the work OF the session
is completed. Under the call the ses-
sion can only last thirty days, but the
governor has the privilege Of conveu-
ing it for another thirtS days and so
On until the work ia completed.
The bill proposed by the state tax
commission looking to an entire re-
adjustment of the taxation laws of|tde
state will monopolize the stsertion OF
the legislators. Governor Sayers'
message will be strong plea in
defense of the measure. Those who
have examined the bill declare it the
most sweeping measure of its kind
ever framed. Under it's many provi-
sions no class seems to escape the tax
gatherer and special attention is given
to all corporations and syndicates not
lam mbasted by the famous auti-trIst law
which goes into effect the last of this
month.
The railroads complain that they are
especially hard hit. Under the pro-
visions of the bill they are to be taxed
per cent. OF their gross freight any
passenger earnings, ae well as to pad
heavy franchise and property taxes.
The roads now pay 1 per cent. tax on
their gross passenger earnings, which
last year exceeded $45, 200, 600, and
should the proposed law become ef-
fective, they would have to pay an in
crease of not less than $3.50, 600 into the
state treasury each year. The affected
corporations do not intend to give way
without a bitter struggle, as is evil
denced by the strong lobby on hand to
fight the bill.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
WILL GIVE HER A HOUSE.
FL pdso Knights Of pythias TO Make
Mrs. Ross a Present.

Oa Thursday nigh ht, in the KING of
Pythias hall, in the Turner building,
on San Antoni0 street. Ell Paso lodge
No. 81, Knights of Pythias, viii pre-
sent to Mrs. r. G. Ross the key to the
house they have erected for her.
Mrs. Ross was the wife of the we'll
known policeman who died here last
spring. Her husband was KING at of
Pythias, and the house has bsen built
by contributions from the various
lodges over the state and the citizs as of
Ell Paso. The gift is most commend
able and acceptable one.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
MACRUM
Uncle Sam Waiting His Coming With
His Foot Lifted.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-If Mr.. Ma
crum, the recent United States Consul
at Pretoria, expects a warm reception
in administration circles when he ar
rives in Washington he will be sadly
disappointed.
Unless he can produce cogent and
convincing reasons for bis abandon
ment of his post at a time when pos
sible interests might be confided to his
care, Macrum will receive a sharp re-
primand and be dismissed in disgrace
from the consular service.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
PROGRESS OF THE CASE
Chairman Taylor Has 1t Well
In Hand, And At the Proper
Time the PoIygamistWiII
Be Sent Home.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23--It is not Of
house of congress for the expulsion OF
one of it's members. That the novelty
was appreciated By the public was de-
monstrated by the crowded galleries
when the speaker called the house to
order at noon to begin the debate that
S to conclude with the exclusion of
Brig ham Fl. Roberts, of Utah, from his
seat. The large number of women
present testified to the great interest
taken by the women CT the land in ii
question whether "a man with three
wives has right to participate in the
legislation of the country.
Naturally Roberts himself was the
inquiries as is his Whereabouts on the
foor, and when shortly after moon he
appeared and took a place on the floor
there was a general craning of necks
to catch a glimpse of him. Roberts
was dressed in black frock coat, and
a plain black string tie encircled his
standing collar, open at the throat and
exposing a wide eNpan=e of shirt front.
His hair was carefully brushed. and
his general appearance indicated care
full preparation for the occasion.
That Roberts was nervous, however,
under the battery of eyes that was
turned upon him from all sides was
spe edily shown. He stayed on the
floor only until Taylor had begun his
speech and then retir ed from public
view into one of the cloak rooms.
After making his speech Chairman
Tay lor asked that vote on the min
oriSy and majority reports of the com
mittees should be taken at 4:3O p. m.
Thursday.
Mr.. Lacy, repu blican OF Iowa, OBJ
jected unless an amendment which he
offered should be received for consid-
GRAFTON. The amendment was to the
effect that ''under the facts aud circum-
ought not to have or hold seat in the
house of representatives and that the
seas he now holds should be declared
vacant"
Mr.. Taylor refused to accept the
amendment and announced that at the
proper time he would move the pre-
vious question on the minority report
of the committee and then on the
mi msjority report.
RACE QUESTION IN THE SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-In the
senate today McEuery (Ls.) speaking
on the Pritchard resolution relative to
riction of suffrage in the south,
holly maintained that congress could
not deprive states of their constitu-
onal rights. He said:
THE solution of the race question is
one OF the most serious problems that
ever confronted nation. 1t is con-
lined to no locality. Every state is ef-
'ected by it. The social. political
and Industrial conditions of |
lie south have their in
1uence in every other section of the !
We are but on the threshold. |
No man can predict what is beyond. |
SO far business intellects of the south |
lave endesvored to find some remedy |
o make the south prosperous, notwith-
tsnding the vast number of ignorant
blacks; to make her social position
lear and defined in the separation of |
aces, and to place her on a political
'ssis that will insure stability to her
q ustttutions
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
Grateful Acknowledgement

An accident to the HERALD'S press
while the paper wss being run off last
night made it necessary to call on the
Times for the use of its press. The
courtesy was at once extended, and the
HERALD is grateful to its neighbor.
This will explain why the paper was
late in being delivered last nipht.
The damage has been repaired and
things viii 60 smoothly today.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
bonn DE BLUFF
He Fails To Eiake the Editor Of the
Figaro Eat His Words.

PARIS, Jan 23.-The Figaro says to
day that Count Boni de Cssteuane ha:
arrived in America in good health and
bad humor. The counts cablegram
sent from the steamer notifying the
Figaro thst b, had discovered its
malicious plot against him is acknowl-
edged, and another cable sent later by
the count from the Waldorf-Astoria is
printed. This reads in part:
"Your conduct is an affair of the law
courts. 1 address to them and to you a
demand for 100000 francs damage
which will go to the Ioor of Paris"
The Figaro makes light of the
couut's communications and says it is
ready for the suit. The only way to
get at the truth, says the paper, Is for
the minister of France to send al
Inspector to fnSerrogate stock brokers.
The count, it thinks, csnnot object to
this.
"The counts action" concludes the
Figaro, "merely constitutes what in
Paris is called 'battansge' aud in
America bluff. -
GOULD FAMILY REUNION.
NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-The Gould
family reunion took place last night at
the Gould box at the opera. Although
none of the Goulds met the count and
countess of the family upon their arrival
at the pier yesterday, Miss Helen Gould
called on them yesterday afternoon at
their hotel and arranged for family
gathering in the evening at the opera.
There Mr.. and Mrs. George Gould occu:.
pied Helen Gould's box with the Cas-
tellsnes. Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Gould
and Frank Gould were in another box.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
GEN. BULLER'S SILENCE
VariousIy Interpreted, But
That He Has No Good
News To Cable Is Uni
versaIIy Admitted.

LONDON, Jan. 23.-Englsnd is still wait
ing for news from Butler. Warren
was fighting again yesterday but be-
yond the announcement of the fact
and a statement that his progress was
slow, there was nothing further.
Absence of news from Butler is tax
en- to indicate IN some quarters that
his movement for the relief of Lady
smith is not meeting with the success
expected and that the success of War
ren's fan liking movement is becomin g
doubtful. On the other hand optimists
say Buffers movement is complicst-
ed one and that time is necessary to
work It out. Butler. they say. will not
report, until he has something worth
reporting.
The war Office has heard nothing o +
the Durham report that Dhndonsld's g
horsemen have evaded the Beers and
entered Ladysnith and the rumor has
had no confirmation from other sour.
ces.
KIMBERLY BOMBARDED.
MoDDER RIVER CAMP, Jan. % de-
lsyed).-Kimberley was heavily bonn
bard ed yesterday.
BOER PATROLS MISTAKE.
PRETORIA, Jan. 10 delayed Brit
ish naval gnns on the Tugela river are
firing armor-piercing shells.
A Boer patrol recently, mistaking
British cavalry p .rty for their own
men, approached tn -ul, losing IA killed
and 13 wounded. The British loss in
the encounter was insignifcsnt.
STARTLING RUMOR IN LONDON
LONDON, Jan. 23.-On the stock
exchange today il was rumored that
two of Buffers battalions had been
captured. The rumored capture
caused some anxiety because the coun
try through which Warren is fighting
is known 20 offer the Beers excellent
opportunities for am bushes and traps.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
A MERCHANT MISSING
An Anonymous Letter TO His Friends
Conveys Strange News

DALLAS, Tex, Jan. PR. II. Stew
art, leading merchant of Caddo
Mills, is missing. On January Is
Stewart left Caddo Mills for Dallas,
having about $500. Yesterday W. c.
Drake received the following unsigned
letter written Saturday at Dallas:
1--WE have killed him and got his
money. Had we known he belonged to
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
PAYING up TAXES.
Large Collections This Year And
Small Delinquent List Ex-

Smdll DeI1nQuent List EX-
peCted.
The tax collectors Office is now busy
In gathering the annual taxes of Ell
Paso county. Capt. White said this
morning toas collections were coming
very well.
"We have not yet been able to fig
ure it up" he said, "but think it will
be some $4,000 or $4,000 more than
last year. The people are paying up
quite we'll aud from present Indications
there will not be very large delin-
quent list this year. The biggest
item in this is the polItsx as is always
the case"
1t is we'll known fact that almost
the only persons who pay poll taxes
are the property owners who also pay
other heavy taxes. Uader the present
law it is practically Impossible to col
lect from any one else as no means is
provided except the ones available for
the ordinary collection of taxes on pro-
perty. 1t is comparatively easy
matter for even property holders to
is for mau to put his property in his
wtfe's name rs women are not reouired
to pay their hus bands tax although he
is of course the real owner of the pro-
perty.
The Mexicans are said to be getting
on to this scheme and as the poll tax
is 81 and the amount on a small place
such as Mexican farmers generally
have may be only about fifty cents or
one dollar quite q number of them, 1t
is said, are trying it.
The legislature meets this week at
Austin and will receive the report of
the tax commission that has been busy
for some time framing a bill to amend
the present law. Whether or not it
has found way to enforce payment of
poll taxes rematas to be seen.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
MAN MISSING
James Ldvalle Has Left Home And
His Whereabouts Are Unknown.

1t is reported that another man has
suddenly dropped from sight, and his
friends are wondering whether he has
met with foul play or has merely wand
cred off.
lives at sos st. Vrain street. He is 8
young man about 20 years of age and
known to q number of persons in the
city. He left home yesterday morn
ing aud has not been seen since.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
Ell PAs0, TEXAS TUESDAY, JANUARY g. 1900

a Masonic lodge we would have spared
his life. He is buried and no one will
ever know where"
Stewards Masonic pin and receipts
for money paid to the Woodmen OF the
World ledge at Caddo Mills were en-
closed
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
WILL MEET SATURDAY.
Committee To Assess Property For
An Alley Ordered BY Council.

An Alley Ordered BY Council.
The action of the city council in
ordering an alley opened through the
block between San Antonio, Overland,
Stanton and Kansas streets has resulted
in stopping work on the new building
In course of erection by Fitzgerald
Moore, on Stanton street, which stands
exactly on the property about to be
condemned.
The committee appointed to assess
the value of property consists of Rich
ard Caples, John Julian and S. J.Freu-
denthal. Thsy expect to hold meet
ing on Saturday. and finish their work
and complete their report after who
the council will take action.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
FITZ TO FIGHT
Corbett Now On Business Lines In
RrOddWdV

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-It is report ed
that Bob Fitzsimmons has purchased
the Aulic Hotel, ,35th street and Bro ad-
way, and after extensive alterati ons
will open in opposition to James j.
who conducts cafe further down the
straaf
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
YELLOW Fever
Nine Cases Reported In Havana,
Cuba, TODAY.

HAVANA, Jan. 23.-Nine cases of
yellow fever were reported here today
The government has decided to lease
the hospitals here to the city.
Governor General Wood, who started
yesterday on tour of inspection along
the south coast, left Cienfuegos this
morning for Santiago.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
GUARD OF HONOR
To Accompany Gen. Lawton's Ne.
mains From San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23.-Under
Gen. Skaters orders squad of soldiers
has been detailed to ssact as "a guard
of honor for the remains of Gen. Law
ton which arrive on the transport
Thomas probably Thursday or Fri
day.
Major John A. Logsn's body is on
the same vessel.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
THE PAPER TRUST
An Important Decision BY the Su-
preme Court OF the United States
TOddV.

Today.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The paper
trust case was decided y'the United
States supreme court yesterday in the
suit of Harry w. Dickermau, stock
holder in the Columbia Straw Paper
company, against the Northern Trust
company OF Illinois to set aside the
foreclosure on thirty-nine mills situ-
ated in thirty-two counties and nine
states.
The question of whether Or not this
Is com mbination in restraint OF trade
the court found 1t unnecessary to de-
eide. The foreclosures we're allowed
to stand. The court found "circum-
stances of a highly suspicious chsrac-
ter" in the organization of the company
under the laws of New Jersey.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
in THE RING
A New Coio1ed Fighter Joins the
Galaxy OF 6ladiators.

NEW YORK, Jan. D Harry Lyons,
a colored fighter from Chicago, made a
successful debut last night az the Her.
cules Athletic club by knocking out Toe
Gain of Brooklyn in the 18th round.
Lyons showed remarkable cleverness
and beat Cain handily.