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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28

draws near the question as to who Will
be the next mayor of FL Paso forms
the chief topic of conversation
Among those prominently mention
ed for the office is Richard Caples, one
of the most substantial and best known
citizens of this city. Mr.. Caples's
friends have been considering the feas
ibility of presenting his name to the
convention With this idea Mr.. Caples
was approached on the subject and the
expediency of a public announcement
of his candidacy was urged The gen.
tleman however, declined to entertain
such a proposition He explained to
his friends that he did not feel dis
posed to make any special fight for the
domination. and so would not put him
self forward as though seeking the Of
flee. At the same time. if the nomi-
ration. came to him unsolicited and
without any direct act on his part. Mr..
Caples said that he would consider that
such a call could not be ignored. and
that it would be his duty to acquiesce
in the desire of his friends.
"A nomination which was the spon-
taneous outcome of the general wishes
of the public was. Mr.. Caples added. a
high honor that no good citizen could
fail to appreciate; and by the declin-
alton of nomination of that character
a man would accept a personal re-
sponsibility which should never be as
sumed except for weishty reasons
From the foregoing it would appear
that Mr.. Caples regarded the Office in
the same light as Mr.. Morehead did
not worth running for. He has been
in politics long enough to know that
public Offices are not seeking persons
to ill them these days and that there
are plenty of good men who. when they
want an Office. are disposed to come out
III the open and fight for it.
Not Running.
The Coles boys want it understood
that they are not candidates for Office
as spoken of yesterday in The Herald
as being reported on the streets. They
say when they want any Office they will
Magofin's Opinion.
When asked this morning what he
thought Of Major Hammett for mayor, |
Judge Magoffin said:
'Mr. Hammett is nice gentleman,
but it would not be right for me to /
myself to anyone. Dick Caples
is also good man. / have not talked |
to either one of them, but they are
both good men and heavy taxpayers.
suppose there will be a general shak-
ing up among the aldermen. etc"
Hammetts Candidacy.
Hammett's candidacy was received
with considerable favor. Republicans
As well as democrats are pleased when
hey realize thatfthe rule OF the gang
is drawing to a close. The boss isssaid
o be fighting to the last ditch and dy
ng hard.
H. B. Stevens. representative bus
ness man and representative republi-
can. said today:
Individually l will support Major
1ammett. Republicans ought to be
atisfied with the clean business admin
which he will give. Ham
nett's record in st. Louis as a police
was excellent and he has
that he can be trusted in
,ffice. He will make a first-class may
" and republicans ns-could do no better"
= s II. Buchanan: I'm not very
good democrat, but Hammett suits
me-
A. G. Foster: Major Hammett is a
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT WILL
NOT BEGIN ANOTHER WAR IN
CHINA JUST NOW.

LONDON. March 2S-In the house
of commons this afternoon the foreign
secretary announced that for the pres
ent the government contemplated no
further military operations in China.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28
THE COURTS DECLARE THAT THE
SHELTER COMBINATION CAN
NOT BE EFFECTED.

NEW YORK, March 29.-The New
Jersey court of errors this afternoon in
the big smelter case granted perma-
nent injunction preventing the Gug-
senheims from effecting consolidation
with the Smelter trust
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28
BAR OF BULLION BURIED THIRTY
YEARS AGO HAS JUST BEEN
RECOVERED.

Special to The Herald
PHOENIX. March 2S-John Newman
has just recovered bar of bullion
valued at $4,000 which was buried dur
ing an Indian attack thirty years ago.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28

Five states each have D of 159 cities
containing population of $4,000 in
habitants or more. These five states
are Michigan, Wisconsin. Indiana. Con-
necticut and Texas
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28
PIONEER INDIAN FIGHTER WELL
KNOWN THROUGHOUT SOUTH
WEST is DEAD.

Special To The Herald
TUCSON, Ariz.. March 2S.-Robert
II. Paul. the pioneed Indian fighter.
well known throughout the southwest
is dead.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28

LEXINGTON. KY, March 2S-Caleb
Powers and James Hoard, convicted
of the murder of Governor Goebel.
were today granted new trial
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28
HERBERT. SPENCER ONE OF THE
WORLDS GREAT MEN OF LET
TIERS, is DYING.

LONDON. March 2SJHerbert Spen-
Ger the noted philosopher. is dying
He established his reputation as a
lexicographer and is the great popu-
lar exponent of the Darwinian theory.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28

TWO OF ALLEGED MURDERERS OF
GOEBEL GET NEW TRIAL
IN KENTUCKY.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28

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Evening star., 1901-11-16
28II 18th St. NV.
Columbia Heights.

Handsome 'front.' stone and brick; II rooms: fine
bath, porcelain tub; parlor dining room; pantry
immense closets; laundry 1st floor finished in
solid oak lot 1sxi8o: front lawn; alley; delight
treat view the procession Of elegant conyeyances
passing by.
Evening star., 1901-11-16
PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLMENT
A. ,431 Pupils on RoIIs-Annual Exam
inatiOn of Teachers

Al, ,431 Pupils on ROIls-Annual Exam
fnatiOn of Teachers.
THE last report Of the whole enrolment
OF the pupils in the public Schools" said
Superintendent Stuart this morning,
showed 47.431 names on the rolls, Of
which 81. S51 were white and 1850 colored
The annual increase is about per cent,
and 1t may be interesting to note that
this Increase is largest in certain suburban
schools and in the northeast section of
the city proper. In the older and more
settled portions there is no Increase As
an instance Of the suburban increase I
can mention Takoma. We recently opened
a four-room building there, but It is plain
ly inefficient for the demands upon 1t, snd
an eight-room building will be necessary"
twenty eight female applicants for ap-
pointment as teachers in the public schools
or the District presented themselves at
franklin School building yesterday morn
ing to be examined as to their qualif1ca-
tons The examination will conclude this
afternoon. It Is the annual examina don
prescribed by the rules of the board of
education to be held the third Friday in
each November. Some of the applicants
are graduates OF the Normal School and
a few were from Maryland Those who
are found eligible will not be appointed
teachers until the white Normal School
girls who graduated last term are provided
Tor. The class numbered, as always, fifty
students. and Of these thirty-one have been
already given schools, leaving nineta,n TO
be appointed. It will probably be well ON
IN the spring of next year before any of
the elfgibles Of the examination now being
heid VIII have a chance for appointment
and then the one making the highest ner,
centage will receive the f1rst place and so
on, IN the order of their records, through
followed , 'AS
Evening star., 1901-11-16

acquired render their services especially
useful and valuable Why, then. displace
them Tor untried men without this knowl-
edge or experience? No prudent business
man would act on such an absurd prfncipie
Inc complimentary terms in which the
several chiefs Of bureaus have spoken In
thelr annual reports of the Temporary
clerical force of their respective offices IS
a surnclent guarantee for their Integrity
capacity and fitness to perform well and
falthfully the duties assigned to them In
the interest OF justice and administrative
economy their services should therefore
De retained in preference to Others not
known to possess these qualifications, The
objection urged that the permanent ap-
pointment OF these clerks is an infringe
ment upon the civil service rules does not
ncld. Apparently, this may be so but real
~ II Is not. but Is rather an application OF
those rules interpreted in liberal spirit
ana In the Interest of sound economy and
ethical principles Here are men who have
In actual employment demonstrated special
htness for the varied work on which they
are employed, and thus fairly established
thelr claim to recognition solely on the
ground OF merit
No application Of civil service regulations
could tend to enhance the merit OF these
clerks nor afford stronger proof Of their
ability and usefulness. Therefore II ia
sound policy to provide for their appoint-
ment as permanent clerks by legislative ac-
tion or otherwise as may be necessary
Evening star., 1901-11-16
The World of Animals, Insects and
Feathered Things.
PLANTS THEIR own ARCHITECTS
When Feeding Cattle Take to the
Woods.
WINTER
BIRDS
HOMES
Written for The Evening Star.

Written for The Evening Star.
Every one who has studied botany has
noticed the statement that the various
parts of flower and leaf are one and the
same. only changed functionally. The
reader or student is too apt to simply take
such statements for granted and not watch
nature to see the thing itself. The only
pleasure which can be got from the study
of nature y the field work. Not the field
work which is to give the student the
names Of a great number Of plants but
that work which will give him the power to
see and understand plant function.
Long before had ever opened a book on
botany / had noticed this thing of the
adaptability Of the parts Of plant had
seen portions Of the roots Of large trees ex-
posed to air and sunlight and had watched
them cover themselves with bark until they
appeared almost like the trunk.
For years had watched an old elm tree
which stands on the bank Of a large stream.
When first knew this tree the water was
beginning to undermine it and few elbows
of roots which had become covered with
bark showed. Year by year each freshet
cut deeper into the bank, leaving more and
more root surface exposed AS fast as the
roots were laid open to the air and sunlight
The Illustration shows the old elm tree
as it appears today. 1t stands with the
original trunk high above the surface, held
up by its roots. They do not look at all
like roots, for they are covered with bark.
IL one did not know how the tree had
fought for its life against the cutting away
of the soil and adapted itself to all changes
he would suppose that it was a natural
growth. The base of the tree proper can
be seen where the roots join, about six
feet above the mans head.
Know the Weather.
Man today, with all his instincts dulled
by hts long civilization, can hardly con-
ceive how strong they may be in the lower
animals. He cannot even realize how strong
they may be in races which have lived con-
stantly with nature in her wild life.
Among negro farm laborers this power is
often shown in their instructive feeling of
sudden changes In the weather. They will
often prognosticate rain or snow without
Evening star., 1901-11-16
HERzoG's CONDITION WORSE.
Further Results of Investigation Int
Oyster DredRer,a Creatment


oyster DredEer's Treatment
DR.. Stuart of the Emergency Hospital
dressed the wounds of Edward Herzog. the
oyster dredger, this morning, but was un-
able to detect any sign of Improvement
The general condition Of the patient was
apparently a little worse than 1t was yes
fterday.. Detective Peck obtained from him
yesterday a statement Of the circumstances
attending his alleged brutal treatment AS
soon as the stenographer finishes his work
Major Sylvester will send a copy of the
statement to Governor Tyler, together with
what additional information he may re-
ceive about the case. Reports to the DO
lice clearly indicate that the alleged assault
was committed inside the headiand on
Lower Machodoc' creek, within the jurfs-
diction of Westmoreland county, Va Should
the Virginia authorities fail to act in the
matter, Herzog's alleged assailants will
probably go unpunished. As the investiga-
ton progresses the police ascertain more
or the 1nhuman treatment dealt Herzog and
others. When Herzog made his first state
ment his mind was far from being clear
and he failed to give the full details
He now claims that in addition to being
placed on a stove and badly burned, that
he was tied to the mast and beaten
Oystermen who were at the wharf this
morning told Of two men who went to the
assistance Of Herzog and they believe his
life was saved in this way. Captains of the
pungies at the wharf were indignant about
the affair and said they would render what
assistance they could in bringing the guilty
parties to justice. 1t was stated by one OF
them that some Of the dredgers about the
vicinity Of Machodoc creek do not bear
good names and that two or three men
were drowned in the creek last season. At
the time their bodies were found 1t was re-
ported that they had been i'll treated and
thrown overheard
Evening star., 1901-11-16
STONE & FAIRFAX, Soe-sos F st. NV.

f.nT
gence and capacity, and which renders
service. .'afstnea d"ae
There can be 10, legitimate reason why
these faithful and pafpxt takfng employees OF
the census office should Inot receive the
templates giving themoc Nc vital principle
OF the civil service law would be violated.
conducted by re reguist Aasa Examiner Of Of the the
commission Is Of no 1npce, In all essen
tials 1t was civil service examination.
ly importuned Congress fr larger appro-
priations for clerk hire tFaTeling, expenses.
etc 1t Is claimed odhaf the clerical
force Is inadequate te cAFe for the In
creased work made necessary by the ex-
tension Of classified Positions. In asking
they say: Since the last Increase In ap-
propriations for this purpose many thou
sands OF positions outside OF Washington
have been brought within the classified
service. greatly increasing the work OF
the commission. These near offices require
regular visits for supervision and inspec-
ton, but the present appropriation Is al
together too limited to permit the COM
mission to undertake the work in addition
to the work OF conducting examinations
required under the civil service act
The adoption OF the Hopkins bin would
be OF great benefit to the commission. 1t
would save them the necessity Of paying
out large sum of money for examina-
tions for the eligible list. II the census
ONCE employees were made eligible for
transfer to other departments the COM
mission could use the money thus saved
Tor travelling expenses. and continue their
VISITS OF inspection and supervision.
So on more grounds thar, one the passage
of the Hopkins bill is desirable.
EvERITT SPRING.
Evening star., 1901-11-16
:" "77''
BREAKS UP
ALL KINDS OF
COLDS

Nothing makes one more suscep-
tible to taking Cold than bad stom-
ach, or, in fact, to any contagious or
infectious disease.
While II" prevents cures and
breaks up" Cold, its strongest ally
is sweet stomach and good diges-
ton. The use of Specific No. 10 will
bring this about by curing Dyspep-
STA, Indigestion and Weak Stomach.
Humphreys Specifics are put up
in handyyials of pleasant pellets that
fit the vest pocket.
At all pruFEists q cents or mailed on receipt Of
price. DOCTORS BOOK MAILED FREE.
AumphrsFs Homeopathic Medicine Co., Cornsa
William and John 6treetx. New Yofk.
Evening star., 1901-11-16
HOMELESS AND HE1,prrsS
Appeal Made In Behalf of Destitute .
Tb0mR4.r w. Va

fn nf
Thomas, w. Va.
An appeal has been made to West vtr.
ginians residing In this city and others
who may be disposed to contribute for
financial aid to those rendered homeless
and helpless by the recent fire at Thomas in
that state. The town mentioned las a
population Of about 5000, and Is situated
on the West Virginia Central railway. not
Tar from Cumberland. Fire has brought
destftution upon a very large percentage Of
the inhabitants. many having been bereft
OF clothing and household goods. as well as
OF homes The population Is made up
largely OF miners, regarded as a most in
ddstrious and worthy class.
Colonel Colin H. Livingstone. who resides
at SoS5 18th street northwest, and who Is
private secfstary to Senator Elkins, is for
warding contributions of money and cloth
Ing and other needed supplies as they are
received. The situation IN the town is de-
scribed as deplorahle.
Evening star., 1901-11-16
Mandolin,, Guitar & Banjo

Correctly taught by Mrs. GERTRUDE BUCKING
HAM THOMAS Studio, 1922 9th ST. NV. se2S-tf-4
Evening star., 1901-11-16
MERCURY AT Low MARK.
Early Taste of Winter I'm the Adiro
dacka,

EiS Aaste oi winter In the AdtrOn.
dacks.
In a brief note addressed to The Star,
under date Of the 18th instant, written at
his summer home, The Cabin" in the Adj
rondacks. Mr.. Thomas Blagden says:
You may be interested to hear that we
are having a taste of Adirondack winter
weather. 1t has been showing hard for
two days. The sleighing is fine and the
thermometer is down to IA degrees.
THE only Star to be seen here tonight is
yours Of last night.
Il am staying later than usual AT INV
summer home, but we are warm and COM
Portable and the little boys are having Q
fine time"
Evening star., 1901-11-16
SPECIMEN OF FEATHER WORK.
Full-Dress of Indian "Brave" Re-
ceived at National Museum.

Prof Otis T Mason. curator Of anthro-
pology, National Museum. received yes
terday from John n. Ruf1in, United States
consul to Paraguay. South America, q
large box containing some Of the most
magnificent feather work ever received by
the institution.
The articles consist of a magnificent
feather mantle, head dress of feathers
bracelets, armlets, tunics, pompons, ETC..
all made Of feathers, the whole being the
handiwork of the Indians of the Gran
Chaco forest in the northern part OF Para
quay, and constitutes the full dress OF one
of the braves.
The dress is exceedingly gorgeous, the
feathers used being those of the most bril-
liant of the tropical birds OF that region.
The arrangement of the feathers is quite
artistic There are frequent combinations
the whole worked in lozenges. squares.
zig-zags and other patterns in way
most unusual and pleasing.
The collection will be placed on ex-
hibition in a few days.
Evening star., 1901-11-16

The Temporary Departmental Clerks.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Reference has Of late been frequently
made to the temporary clerical force OF
the executive departments and in some
what disparaging terms as to their eff
cheney. Justice to these deserving en-
ployes calls for few words In their de-
Tense Nothing can be gained by disprais-
ing or undertaking the services rendered by
any class Of public servants. hence the
writer feels that 1t is right to defend those
who are honestly discharging their duties
to the government at moderate salaries.
The Spanish-American war rendered nee
essary the employment of large force of
temporary clerks in the different executive
departments. In some branches nearly all
the employees were OF this class. Among
such it was to be expected some would be
found who were not especially adapted to
the work required of them.
The majority, however were found to be
apt and well qualified for clerical work;
indeed, 1t was surprise that SO many read
lily adapted themselves to the work and
soon acquired mastery of not only routine,
but even intricate matters requiring sound
judgment and discriminating power In ad-
justment- II was soon discovered that
ferior to regular clerks. This is not said,
however, by way Of reflection upon those
honored men who have been years in the
public service, but simply to show that
among the temporary employees are many
clerks OF superior merit and ability. 1t is
Of such that the several bureau officers are
now anxious to avail themselves by trans
fer to the regular force. The opinions OF
these chiefs of bureaus Is certainly entitled
to as much consideration as that of any
examining board conducted by parties who
know nothing OF the duties required Of
the clerks upon whose qualifications said
board passes judgment After all. the best
test of fitness for any governmental or
other position is the ability displayed by
the party appointed to perform the duties
of said position. No amount Of theoretical
knowledge can render men specially useful
Il they do not show adaptability for the
work in hand and capacity for its proper
performance This Is the test applied to
persons in mercantile and other pursuits
Men are valued according to the aptitude
and ability shown In, the varied fields of
human enterprise and effort
There is no good reason why this rule
should not obtain In the conduct OF the af-
fairs OF the government These temporary
employees about whom so much has been
said have passed successful probation
and demonstrated their fitness for the work
required of them TO the satisfaction of their
superiors.
The experience and knowledge they have
Evening star., 1901-11-16
Open for INSPECTION.

SEND FOR LIST OF DESIR-
ABLE HOUSES IN THAT
CHOICE SECTION WEST OF
nth STREET, KNOWN AS
"COLUMBIA HEIGHTS A
STRICTLY THREE STORY
NEIGHBORHOOD.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-09
The MEXICAN NEWSPAPERS.
Nothing to Fear from United States,
Says La Patria-Others Criticise
the Presidents Message.

City of Mexico, Dec. S.-La Patria, a
Liberal newspaper of this city, warns
Mexicans that they may not hope to
look to Europe for help against the
North American aggression so mues-
talked of by the Clerical party, but
adds:
I'VE fear nothing from the United
States. That great republic plants it
self on the Monroe doctrine and that
of peace in this hemisphere. The Unit
ed States offers as a pledge of its sim
cerity the support they gave Mexico
during the war with Napoleon Ill"
FL TEMPO, Clerical organ, after
waiting several days, utters its opin-
ion on President Roosevelt's message,
which, it says. is characterized by an
arrogant and Vainglorious tone. Roose-
velt is a politician, given to talk,
whereas Mckinley worked more than
he talked. Mckinley was more to
be feared as a statesman and politi-
clan.
Eel Correo Espanola. an organ of the
resident Spanish colony, praises
Roosevelt's message as being we'll writ
ten and full of altruism, optimism and
ambrosia, but for all his fine senti-
ments, there is Cuba in servitude to
the United States by reason of the
Platt law embodied in her new consti-
tuition. 1t is badge of Yankee servi-
tude.
El Popular, penny daily praises
Gen. Diaz'S doctrine as complement
to the Monroe doctrine rather than its
Interpretation.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-09
NEGRO DESERTER KILLED.
Had Been Active Leader of FIIipi-
nos-Chnffee DisRpprOves of
Death Sentence Upon GEN. Torres.

Had Been Active Leader of FIlipi-
nos-ChaTee DisRpprOves of
Death Sentence Upon GEN. Torres.
Manila, Dec. S.-Native scouts from
Bengabon, province of Nueva Ecija,
have killed the American negro, David
Fagan, a deserter from the Twenty
fourth (colored)- Infantry, who for
more than two years has been leading
Filipinos against the American troops.
The native scouts decapitated their
prisoner The mans head, however,
was recognized as that of Fagan. They
also secured his commission in the in
surgent army. Fagan had on one of
the fingers the class ring of Lieut..
Frederick w. Alstaetter of the engi-
ners, who was captured by Filipinos,
supposedly under the command of Fa-
gan himself. Oct 2S 1900.
A military commission has sentenced
the Filipino Gen. Isidoro Torres to be
hanged, after finding him guilty of or
dering the assassination of Corpl
Fieldner of the Twelfth Infantry at
Malolos, province of Bulacan, last Oc-
tober. The sentence of the commits
sion has been disapproved by Gen.
Chaffee. who finds that the commission
had sease fiss 55ie 55iiee grounds doubt
whether Gen. Torres personally ordered
the assassina tion of the American sol
der Gen. Chaffee thinks that the
high rank held by Gen. Torres in the
insurgent army would have been suffi-
cient to prevent such unmilitary action
on his part.