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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-14

Remarks.
From a capital of S200,620 you have
paved IA miles Of street at cost oI
s32e.O7444: you have recollected from
property owners s125,163-14; you nave
on hand notes secured by liens on prop
erty to the amount of s64,616H; you
have on your books still due from prop
erty owners s29,S43.33. and you nave an
available cash balance on hand OF SOL
ESQ e6 which will be used for paving
some other street. From this9statemehl
Won will observe that this system IN
augurated by you is being successfully
operated.
Legal Department.
Citv attorney w. NJ. Coldwell reports
the institution of six suits for damages
against the city, amounting 10 si9'VVo'
alleged to have been occaslone1 py pun
lie improvements The attorney mas
e~amined and renorted upon 641 paw
ing contracts No judgments Oh any
nature have been rendered against the
city. Assistant city attorney Voiney
Brown has secured the convlcllon VI
1899 defendants in the corporation cur
tried 21O1. acquitaas and had assessed
s19,022 in fines.
General Recommend af1ons.
The recommendation is earnestly mace
that you apply to the next ieslsialuie
10 amend the CITY CHdEIcl ~
able YOU to increase the size OF the Cily
limits The suggestion is mace tilaI
the new limits include the entlre auul-
ton of Highland Park, all OF MILITARY
Heights addition. south OF Mchlnley
street, all of Grand View addition soutn
of Mckinley street, all of Altura farh
addition, all of Government Hill aoui,
ton. all of East Ell Paso addition, an
of French addition. all of Lincoln PARK
addition. all of Tobin's second aooltloh,
all of Orchard Park addition. all OF val
Verde addition and all territory lying
south Of the county road Immediately
east Of Hadlocks and south to the river
The additional territory herein men
toned has ell the advantages OF INSIDE
city property in that it enjoys street
car service, city water, electric hShl'
gas, telephone and all the conyeniences
enjoyed by property owners WITHIN the
present city limits do not oelleVe that
the owners of property in these addi-
lions will object to being incorporated
in the CITY of Ell Paso. because OF the
fact that their property derives Its value
because of it's location with reference to
this city, if you would eliminate the
city of Ell Paso, these additions would
have no value as resident property,
therefore / believe that they should
bear their proportion Of maintaining the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-14

then donate one-half of their salary for
the city's benefit.
Gas Reduction.
/ desire TO announce that 1 have in
formation to the effect that the rate of
gas will be reduced by the local com
pany within a short period of time. The
reduction will possibly give Ell Paso
SI.35 or S1-30 gas This is the third
reduction that has been voluntarily
made by this corporation within pc
riod of three years and demonstrates the
fact that public service corporations
are reasonable and just 70 their patrons
in a community where the citizens are
inclined 10 accord investing capital an
opportunity to develop their plant, pro-
duce their product and earn a reason
able return upon their investment. The
development of a city's resources can
only be accomplished by inducing for
eign capital to invest and affordlng II
ample opportunity for development. All
corporations of public or quasi public
nature including the railroads are work
ing in perfect harmony with the admin
istration in an effort 10 make FL Paso
a better, more beautiful and prosperous
city.
City Commissioners.
II is also recommended that the city
charter be so amended as TO require the
mayor to appoint a board of police COM
missioners and fire commissioners, con-
sisting of five members each, subject to
the approval of the city council for the
purpose OF governing these two depart
ments. 1 believe that these city depart
ments have reached a higher state Of
efficiency during the past two years
while under the direction of such q
board than at any other previous period
of the city's history.
Schools.
The public schools have steadily been
improving in their curriculum, increas-
ing their capacity and increasing in at
tendance, until today We have and are
equipped with magnificent modern school
houses which will compare favorably
with the best school buildings of other
cities of America. We are fortunate in
possessing in Incompatible corps of
teachers, constituting practically the
pick of the southwest The majority of
our teachers come from north and east
Texas, principally from Houston, CAL
weston, Dallas, Waco, Sherman, Fort
Worth and San Antonio. We are enabled
to secure the services of these teachers
from other points, because of the fact
that we do not seek to economic in our
schools al the financial expense of the
teachers. but seek to remunerate them
for their experience and ability In a
manner calculated 10 enable them not
merely to exist but to live IN a respect
able and comfortable manner.
Last summer the school board showed
its appreciation of the services rendered
by the teachers and allowed them a
summer salary; not only last year, but
for years past our teachers have de-
served this tardy recognition, and sim
cerely trust that future school boards
viii be sufficiently broad minded to
make the action of last year a rule to
be followed in the future. The average
American citizen IS loud in his praise
OF our schools and is justly proud of
the system and its record, but he seldom
stops to think of the thousands of
American women who are gradually
wearing their lives away on beggarIy
salaries for the purpose Of making that
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-14
IMPERIAL ECZEMA CURE.
This Liquid Used Externally win Cure
skin Diseases.

Imperial Remedy will cure YOU II
has cured thousands throughout Texas
and the South Among them are Hon.
Ben E. Caben. mayor OF Dallas; Sydney
Smith, secretary State Fair. Dallas.
Tex: Mary Fiison. 141T Carondelet.
New Orleans: wife of DIR. R. Atkinson.
San Marcos. Tex; G. Logan. 206 Barrera
street, San Antonio. Tex
Imperial Remedy is nice. clean liquid
and gives prompt relief. 1t Immediate
" opens up the pores, works its way
through the epidermis to the under or
true skin 1t goes to the very seat OF
the trouble, purifies the diseased parts
and leaves the skin pure, clear soft and
white.
A full dollar size bottle sent on re-
ceipt OF 81 If your druggist does not
supply you Imperial Medicine Com
pany. Houston, Tex--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-14
AUTO is BURNED
AT MIDLAND, TEXAS
Two Men Are Injured and
the Machine Is Wholly
DESTROYED

Midland, Tex April 14.-Yesterday
afternoon an automobile belonging TO E.
e. King, prominent ranchman and
merchant, OF Midland, caught fire just
as il approached Abilene street.
Suddenly and without a moments
warning. the flames shot up around the
car. slightly burning the chauffeur. Col
lie Mcdonald, and seriously burning
Dee Murphy. son of Judge l. NJ MUIR
ply, who was sitting in the rear seat.
He and the driver jumped out and the
burning car ran into a wagon on the
street and was completely destroyed
within 3G-Ininutes-
1t was an Overland roadster of the
1903 type and was not insured.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-14

Remarks.
In the clerks report under column of
disbursements by funds. you will find
that same totals s1,127. 947.3S. Deduct
therefrom
Paving 3sO,777.65
Street and alley imp and
grading ..... 7S,s6S.Os
Sewer disposal ... 2,916.40
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-14

This amount being expended from
money in bond funds and not from
general revenue, leaves balance Vi
s4S3. 70S.25. cost Of maintaining al ue
partments of municipal government
The general fund has an apparent
deficit of s316292.64. OF this amount
deduct s107,900. which was issued lor
purchase of land in opening OF west
San Antonio street and North Kansas
street. $4,000 in street opening
bonds having been sold TO cover same
also deduct s67,01O.72, cost OF paving
street intersections and il would leave
a deficit of s141,3S192 from which de-
duct s9.562.04 cash in general fund ana
it leaves an actual deficit of s13l,Sls-SS
as against s1S4.7S3.92 a year ago.
difference of s42,964.04.
Financial Advances.
It is not improper TO call to your
attention the fact that three years ago
when you assumed control of the city
government, you found approximately
$780, in floating warrants. and all
funds absolutely exhausted. no money
being in same to enable you 10 pur-
chase necessary supplies and pay run
ming expenses; city warrants were dls-
counted at from 10 to 90 percent; the
city was one year behind on all funds
After your management for three
years. we find the floating debt 100
percent less, expenses for all depart
ments have been paid uptodate, and
there is a cash balance in the treasury
approximating s375,933.95, with which
to maintain the government during the
ensuing II months.
To illustrate, when you assumed of
Ern ~ ont
empty Of cash. and debt was floating
against same. Today your debt is re-
tired. expenses for the year are paid
and you have s25,26S.33 cash in the
treasury with which to maintain the
department during the ensuing year;
all other city departments are In the
same condition, having handsome
cash balance on hand, as is evidenced
by the treasurer's report.
Our financial condition has at no pre-
vious time been better than it is to-
day. and this can be attributed to the
fact that upon assuming your present
positions. you considered that the con-
fidence reposed in you by the citizens
of FL Paso was in the nature OF
sacred trust. and you have acted &C
cordingly and sought TO give to I'll Paso
your best and most earnest efforts
during your the
try has been in a state of financial de-
preston. brought about by excessive
greed, oppressive selfishness, and the
management of our national affairs
for the benefit of the classes, instead of
the great mass of common people who
constitute the strength of the republic;
but irrespective Of the condition of the
money market we have experienced
during these wears more progress in
Industrial and municipal advancement
than in any previous period Of the
city's history
City Warrants.
All city warrants Tor previous years
have been retired excepting those is
sued last year.
Revolving Paving Fund.
The following statement demon
strates the manner in which this fund
is being operated, and shows the pres
ent condition of the finances Of this
fund:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-14
REQUISITION ASKED FOR
A MILLIONAIRE CRATER

Harrisburg. Pa April 14.-Governor
Stewart today signed a requisition on
governor Hughes, of New York. for the
return to Pennsylvania Of Frank K.
Hoffstat. a millionaire steel manufac-
turer. wanted in Pittsburg on charges
Of graft
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-22

bers of the Second u. B. church, cor
ner Fifth and Leland street, on the
lawn of the church
G. G. Gage corps will give a free en-
tertainment Saturday in Hardten's hall.
Oakland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Anderson have gone
to Atchison to remain permanently.
Miss Grace Johnson has returned
from Lincoln Center where she has
spent the past three weeks visiting rel
atives and friends.
Mrs. E. c. Mitchell, of Overlook,
spent Thursday here on a business trip.
She was the guest of Mrs. E. Wilson
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Scott of LaJunta,
Col, arrived here Wednesday evening
to remain and make their future home
Mr.. Scott is an employee of the Santa
F'e and has been transferred back to
Topeka, having left here about six
years ago.
Miss nellie Davis is improving after
being i'll several days with an attack of
the grip.
Mrs. Olga Johnson of San Francisco,
Cal, arrived here Monday to make an
extended visit with relatives and
friends. She is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Johnson on Monroe street for
several days.
C. A. McCarter, of Clay Center. is
| spending this week in Topeka on bust
ress trip. While in the city he is the
guest of his sister, Mrs. r. B. Nelson.
w. c. Musselman and w. E. McGinnis
| of Kansas City spent Wednesday in To-
| peka, visiting friends and on a bust
ness trip
Little Alberta Hayden, daughter of
| Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hayden, is i'm
proving after being very seriously sick
for a number of weeks with an attack
| of fever.
Miss Blanch Johnston, of Havens-
vile, spent Thursday here visiting rel
| atives.
Mrs. l.. E. Crawford is much improv-
/ ed after several days illness with an
attack of the grip.
Mrs. C. A. Souders, of Richland, who
| has been here visiting her daughters.
Mrs. E. R. Mischke and Mrs. Charles
/ Percifield for several days, has gone to
Emporia to visit her son, w. L. Sou
| 0ers and family.
A number of the East side young
folks enjoyed a picnic supper In Vine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-22

visiting at the home of J. c. Hill of
906 Jackson street.
Miss Mamie Zarker has been en-
gagged to teach the primary department
of the Wakarusa schools.
It. D. Joseph will sell you a pair of
mems $500 patent oxfords for $500.
Big reductions on all low shoes
Bijou. One of the features tonight:
Prof Shuts Mandolin club.
c. w. Berry, manager Of the Union
Pacific tie-tredtjpg plant, has returned
from business trip to Laramie, Wyo
Mrs John Mitchell of Shawnee, Ok,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Car
RE, of 1921 Harrison street.
Miss Bess Wade. of Mayetta, who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Will
lam Weatherllolt, has departed for a
visit in RossTille.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Taylor have de-
parted for visit in Pueblo, Col
Mrs. w. o. Wright, of Augusta, has
returned home after visiting her broth
er. A A. Kellar, of 140S Quincy street.
Mrs. Mary Currier of Shorey. is Wis
iting in Terre Haute, Ind.
Miss Lola Williams, of 70e West Cor
don street, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
James Lawson, in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-22
|saaRS$iaors
Register today or never.

Register today or never.
Work on the Gage park entrance is
being pushed.
The rain today was welcome. Roads
and dirt streets were becoming dusty.
W. H. Davis is one successful BUSH
ness man who never takes a vacation.
He is too busy.
Mrs. S. A. Robbins today departed
for Harrington, where she will visit her
son and his family.
The attendance at the Chautauqua
is increasing. The Tyrolean singers
will appear tonight.
A case of scarlet fever is reported
at 1918 North Taylor street In the
family of w. Hatcher.
The new Independent telephone d.
rectory has been distributed 1t shows
healthy increase in business.
The Arnold Drug company will take
over the Rosser company stock OF
goods at 523 Kansas avenue August l.
The coal dealers will meet the first
of the week for the purpose of forming
an association for their mutual pro-
lection
The West Tenth avenue oiled road
needs more oil. The surface refuses
to settle down. and it is much like
thin mud.
A permit for a $4,000 building has
been issued at the office of the ire
chief for the erection of an additional
paint shop in the Santa Fe yards. the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-22


building will be 242x11O and will be
constructed of brick. Spencer &
Keesee were awarded the contract.
Marshalrs band will play Remick's
Hits No. and sing whats the Mat
ter With Father" at the City park
concert Saturday night.
Until 10 O'Clock tonight you may get
your name on the registration books
in order that you may vote at the pri-
mary election on August 2. The books
are at the office of commissioner of
elections in the city building
j. M. Brunt has purchased the stock
of the Price drug store and will move
it to the Rigby room at Fifth street
and Kansas avenue. The Palace
Clothing company will use the Price
room to enlarge the clothing store.
The attention of Commissioner
Tandy is respectfully called to a beau
tiful trench in the Clay street pave
ment from Eighth avenue north,
caused by poor work in replacing the
pavement after putting in a pipe line.
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piled. However, an occasional patting
and rubbing with a rag is enjoyed by
it. This treatment makes it work bet
ter. This removes the dust and dirt
from the mules body and enables it
to go more easily.
No ordinary rubbing will hurt it or
cause it to grow restless. 1t doesn't
seem to have a nerve in it's whole
makeup. Yet the mule is satisfactory
to the people who have purchased it.
The mule came all the way from
Worcester, Mass, to Topeka. 1t was
purchased by the Western Wooden
mills. 1t is kept in the second story of
the building. The mule is used in the
manufacture of wooden goods, it's SER
vice being to aid in the spinning of the
yarn. Queer work for a healthy mule :?
But the mule is a machine, not an
animal of flesh and blood. The term
is applied to the machinery mentioned.
Just why it is so called no one seems
to know.
Such is life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-22
NORTH SIDE NEWS.
Mule That Lives Without Eating
or Drinking.
Never Kicks or Bites or Is Seen
Sleeping.
HAS NO STOMACH.
Only Food Is Oil Externally APP
plied-Very Gentle.
Works Steadily Every Day for
North Side Concern.

An imported mule has arrived on
the North side. 1t is unique in many
respects. 1t takes a skilled man to
handled it properly, but it is perfectly
safe. child may be around it with
out fear. 1t kicks not, neither does it
bit, but no mule in all his glory works
like one of these. And it performs
much labor without eating, drinking
or sleeping. Nevertheless no one has
ever seen it get tired or balk after the
manner of other mules. 1t is gentle
and docile in spite of its large size and
going qualities. 1t never needs to
be coaxed. Whipping does not make
it bulge. 1t will not move from one
place unless lifted by main force and
carried.
1t remains in one place without mo-
ton unless started. Then it makes a
peculiar humming noise as it per-
forms its labor. This sound is not
made by the mouth It has no mouth.
1t gets along without a stomach. All
it, requires Is a little oil externally aD-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-22
Notes and Personls.

The Kaw ricer is exceptionally low
Considerable area of sandbars is
showing.
The tall smokestack of the new gar
bage plant attracts a great deal of
attention from visitors to the North
side. AS it is situated just south of
the City park, it looms up above the
trees. Strangers who see it are CON
tinually asking: What factory is
that?
number of telephones have recent
ly been installed in North side homes
where no telephones were ever be-
fore. This is another evidence of the
proverbial progress and prosperity
twins.
Wet rails delayed a street car at
the south end of Melan bridge about 8
o'clock this morning. The tracks at
this point slope and the rain on the
rails made the car wheels slip. Final
ly sand was placed on them and the
car went on.
James Jackson of Des Moines. Ia,
is visiting at the home of j. w. Graft
of 1912 Polk street.
c. j. Cusic, operator at the Union
Pacific depot. has left for short visit
in Denver, Colo.
Elmore Mcdonald of Kansas City is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-22
Fireworks display PIeases.

The largest crowd of this season for
Vinewood with the exception of July
4, witnessed the exhibition of Martins
fireworks given last night. More than
1900 paid admissions were counted.
The wheel on wheels was a beautiful
effect in silver fire and the numerous
set pieces and designs made gorgeous
showing. Happy Hooligan made a hit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Claude E. Ault have
given the name, Hazel" to their in
FAINT daughter.
Miss Frances Soetebeir left yesterday
for Lebo where she will spend several
weeks visiting her parents.
Miss Jessie Parks, of 230 Chandler
street, is improving after several days
illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Percifield have
taken the house at $50 Grafton street
where they viii be at home to their
friends.
An ice cream and watermelon social
will be given this evening by the men,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-22
CITY BUYS 100 PARK SEATS.
They VIII Be Placed in Shady Places
for Visitors Convenience.

One hundred seats, purchased h., 49,
city. today are being placed in r.hssn ,
park. where they will remain fnfil
after the first band concert, which will
be given soon. "A'
Commissioner NJ g. Holman s+a+..
that in the convention of the Tsbris 49,
church, and at other times when
crowds come to Topeka, the seats will
be placed in shady places throurbo,,t
the~city for the convenience Of visitors
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-22

as as an acrobatic clown. The program
TOT tonight will include as festrr4.
pieces. the Niagara Falls, japanese
Hi al; iountaln, Alladian's tree and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-22

wood park Thursday evening. and re-
manned to enjoy the fireworks About
So were present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-22

Lewis Single Binder. the famous
straight SC cigar-annual sale e, 5OO. OO0.l
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Items for the East Topeka column may
be telephoned to IND. rhone 1751-1
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-22
For Local Walters

The walters in the cheap eating
houses of New York vary the mo-
notony by an amusing gift OF
paraphrase. The New York Even
ing Sun has been collecting some
of these restaurant cries. Mutton
broth in a hurry says customer.
"Baa- baa in the rain! Make him
rum" shouts the waiter Beef.
steak and onions" says customer.
"John Bull! Make him Guinea!'
shouts the waiter. where's my
baked potato?'' asks a customer.
Mrs. Murphy in sealskin coat!'
shouts the waiter. "T wo fried
eggs: Don't fry 'em too hard,
says customer. adam and Eve
in the garden! Leave their eyes
open!' shouts the waiter. "Poach-
ed eggs on toast says customer
|sBride and groom on raft!'
shouts the waiter. Chicken Gro
quettes," says customer. "Fowl
BALL" shouts the waiter. clash,
Says a stomer. "Gentleman
wants to take a chance! shouts
the waiter. "Fll have hash, too, .
says the next customer. Another
sport!' shouts the waiter. ''Glass
of milk says a customer. LET
| it rainp' shouts the waite r
Frank furters and sauerkraut, good
and hot, says customer. "Fido
Shop ard a bale of hay,' shouts
the waiter; DIET 'em sizzlep'
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-22
Personal.

Miss Mary Mckinney, the Ma
tron, is away on vacation. Miss
Thompson is acting in that capac-
ity.
Mrs. Jennie E. Woodworth, of
Tennessee, a frequent contributor
to The Mirror, is visiting friends
and relatives in the Northwest.
She will be in this vicinity several
weeks, enjoying the crisp ozone of
this latitude.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-09-22
Thinkbinks.

A lie is nothing but an exaggera-
tion of an uncertainty.
Money doesn't always make fools,
but nevertheless it helps.
A woman's eyes do not always
speak gentleness and mercy.
A mans excuse for laziness most
often comes to light by the way of
sickness.
Why is it the average man be-
gins to sit up and take notice when
he is introd uced to grass widow?
A bachelor may accumulate more
money than he knows what to do
with, but a married man never
does.
Once in while relatives can be
found who are on good enough
speaking terms to hold family re-
union.
History of science teaches us
that parrots live for more than one
hundred years-providing they do
not bother their neighbors.
The woman is wise who knows
how to manage a usband, but the
woman is wiser who knows how to
manage without husband.
Narrow-souled people are h e
same as narrow-necked bottles
the less they Lave in them the
more noise they make in pouring
it out.
We always know what we would
do if We were in the other fellow
place, but the chances are we woule
do the very same thing ii we were
the other fellow.
r. S.