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EL PASO UAIIY HERALD, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6. 1900. I Neighbor- hood Notes 2 TEX.S. Old Settlers' Reunion. Tbe reunion of the Old Settlers' as soclation of Tarrant county, aod tbe member of U.

Lee cam d. United Confederate Veteran, was held for two cays last wee, at Dallas. Took His Own Life. John Robert. 22 jers old, formerly postmaster of Ardmore, I.

commit ted suicide ia that city last week. He bad receotly resigned bis position to accept a place with a cotton firm at Pari. Texas, where bis mother lives. His remains were shipped to Paris. Texas Colored Fair.

The north Texas colored fair and cotton exposition was held at Dallas, and was a great success. Tbe fair was Leld with tbe purpose of showing tbe commercial and educational advance. mnfc of the colored race in northern Texas. Presbytery In Session. The Red Oak Preebytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, embracing JobnsoD, 111, and Tarrant counties, held its sersion in Dallas last week.

Several important questions came up lor adjustment and settlement. Governor Sayers Back. Governor and Mrs. Sayers have returned to Austin after a ten days out ing at Tarpon club, at Sport, Texas. Tbe governor brought back with him a thick cost of seaside tan and a record as fisherman which would make tirover Cleveland look to his laurels.

Electric Company Fails. The Dublnskl electrlo light company ban Antonio has made an assign ment, Leopold M. Mlcbael having been appointed assignee. Tbe assets and liabilities are not given In tbe deed of alignment which has been filed with the county clerk there. Mrs.

Blair Dead-Mr. Jessie Blair, wife of Dr. A. Blair of San Antonio, died recent ly at her home In that city of Bright' disease. In her thirty-seventh year, The deceased was born In London, x.ngjsnd.

one was one of tbe most popular and well know a women of San Antonio. Old Confederate Veterans. Two hundred and sixty-nine Con fed crate veterans are living now at the Confederate beme at Austin. Forty two inmates were added during tbe month. This increase was brought aoout by tbe completion of new build lags, and by tbe first of October tbe home will contain two hundred and ninety Inmates, tbe extent of its present capacity.

More About the Rains Reports from all over north Texat say that tbe cold rains experienced In that part of the state have done Inestimable damage to tbe cotton crop. The rains have been geceral io the rortbern part of tbe state and have orou ht the temperature down several degrees too many for the health of cot ton. South Texas has not suffered from tbe cold rains, and tbe cotton crop Is not Injured from that source. Undressed By Lightning. Ben and Guy Fleming, 13 and 17 years of age, took refuge during a ttorm nnder a tree near tbe asylum at San Antonio recently, and were struck by ligbning which stripped tbe cloth-log from Guy ard rendered both boys unconscious.

Tbe boys were badly "rned. Iteltherof tbe boys will cie ud tbelr eecape Is regarded as wonderful. Tbe tree under which they were standing was shattered by the bolt. Didn't Know Tbe Penalty Joe Hill, of Weatberford. this state, was remanded to jail one dav recently by county judge I.

is. Koacb. for disobeying a writ of habras corpus served on bim last week, commacdlng him to produce In court tbe body of Nellie Hill, his nine year old daughter, Tbe action grew out of tbe attempts of Hill's divorced wife to obtain tbe custody or tneir cnua. or not appreciating the power and dignity of tbe court HU1 Is now thinking it over in jail. An Army of Bugs.

At Denison and Denton, Texas, last week tbe peeple thought the old times of the locust plagues, of the Bible. were ccmlng bsckto earth. "Count less millions of winged crickets and many grasshoppers," says an exchange, which apparently had a re porter out counting tbem, "came out of the sky and settled In tbe street" Tbe citizens objected, and with shot guns and ammonia squlrters waged a fierce and relentless war upon tbe 'counties millions" of bugs. Grasshoppers and crioketa were four feet thick on the streets of Denison, we are told. We believe It, of course.

They Will Make "Pants." It Is said at San Antonio that on of tbe largest "pant" making firms of Georgia will remove it entire plant hortly to San Antonio. Besides making ah kind of "pant" the Georgia firm manufacture women's clothing of all descriptions. The company operates fifty machines, and will employ more than a hundred people, which will be a great thing for San Antonio if true. The reason given by the representative of the Georgia concern who was ia thatcltr recently, is tba Ms com iny desires a larger market for it got da. Texas is considered one ol the best fields in the United Statee.

NEW MEXICO. Made 6ood Time- Mr. WaterbJrg of tbe "Golden Gl sot" mine mode the trip between PI Altos and Silver City, a dlstar.ee of nine mlles.ln hi automobile, io forty mlcutes. Mr. Waterburg was accompanied by W.

S. Gage. Sisters Accept tbe Offer. Mother Sebastian, mother superior of tbe order of sisters of charity In New Mexico, has accepted the offer made by Albuquerque for the builJlog of a bosDital and sanitarium. Tbe bor rowing of auffiolent money to see tbe project through has been authorized and the work will be started a soon as possible.

To Plant Forest Fires. Commissioner FMoeer Hermann of the general land office has Instituted atmum at im ard In 7 asralost forest fires within the foret reservations or an tbe western states during tbe present season, and it is expected that damage to the forest reserves will be gr-atiy reduced. Tbe foods available will be used for the payment of additional In spectors. Horse Kills Rough Rider. Clay Fletcher, one of tbe partners of the Peters and Fletcher cattle rancb, four miles north of Silver City was killed a few days ago wane at tempting to rope a steer.

His horse stumbled, and fell upon him. Several ribs were broken and be was Internally injured. He died without regaining oocsclcusnet Fletcher was well known in Grant county. He was one of Roose elt's Rough Riders. Old Settlers To Meet.

The old settlers of bortbern New Mexico will bold their first reunion at Sprloger on the 26th of this month. A society of pioneers will probably be orcanlzed. Tbe history of New Mex ico is very Interesting, and toe society will make an effort to preserve and obtain old records, and to keep a his torically correct account of the history of tbe territory from its discovery until the present day. Mill Not Result in a Feud. The Belen tragedy, when David E.

Baca and Melqulades Baca shot and instantly killed each other In a quarrel over Midi Dalfina Lopez, partloulars of which were printed In Monday's her ald. will not result In a feud between the two families as was at first feared The fathers of the two young men have been life long friends, and tbe father of David declares that the friendship shall not be broken. The two boys ended tbelr difficulties in deatb, and tbe matter will end there. She Wanted to Die. Miss Gussle Morten, a young woman from Albuquerque, was arrested re cently at Las Vegas for attempting to commit suicide.

She came to Las Vega from her home, with that alleged intention. Tbe authorities received instructions from her father, who It la said bad an idea of the young woman's intention, 1 1 guard her carefully, and when she purchased carbolic acid she was placed under arrest. Tbe poison was discovered in ber room at the El Dorado hotel. Tbe young girl is only seventeen years old. An un fortunate love affair promoted, her to the attempt on her life.

Her fa'her came to Las Vegas and tbe meeting between father aod daughter was pttbetlo in tbe extreme. Tbe Morten came to New Mexico St. Louir, and have been In tbe territory only a short time. ARIZONA. Everybody Sneezing.

An epidemic of colds has broken out at Phoenix, due to the unusual changes of the weatber there recently. There are mora colds prevalent that at any time In the history of Phoenix. Fell Under the Cars. Herbert Chandler, a brakemao, while switching cars at Patagonia, Ari zona, lumped or fell in front or a couple of cars on which be was riding, and was mangled under tbe trucks. Ue was tbe eon of postmaster Chandler at Yuma.

Chased Bloody Bandits. The people of southern and central Arizona are up in arms. Tbe largest posse that has ever been engaged In a man hunt In the southwest has been formed and Is searching the mountains and other strongholds for four Mexi cans who have caused all the trouble They are said to be tbe most blood thirsty bandits Arizona has ever known. They came from Chihuahua, when their gang numbered nine men; five have been killed, but the other four are conducting business at the old stand. The hunt is going on now, and there bave been several bloody en counters.

SUXSET ROUTE EXCUBSIOSS. Richmond, Grand Lodee 1 F. Ticket on sale Sept ember 13th and 14tb, limited for return to September 29th. Halo SoT.lo for the round trip. Seaside Excursions Santa Monica, San Diego, Santa Barbara and other resorts in Southern California.

Tickets are on sale for trains leaving Thursday of each week until August 30th, with a return limit oi ninety oays. Kate 135.00 for tbe round trip. San Francisco, 155.00, Monterey and Santa Cruz, 969.60 and Shasta Mountain Resorts, 165.00. These tickets are on sale Thursday of each week also. Corpus Christ! 131.95, Galveston 34.50, Hook port $32 35.

and Sour Lake Sorlnffs. Texas. 137.40. Tickets to tbese points on sale June 1st to September 30th. Summer excursions To all promin ent lake and mountain resorts of the north, east and southeast.

Tickets will be on sale until September 30th, pood for tbe return until October 31st. For sleeping car reservation, aod Information relative to tbese or other exousion, call on or address, H. R. Turner, J. A.

Spelijcy, Aest. Ticket Agt. Pass Ticket Agt. For Over Fifty Years Mrs. Winslow'e Soothing Syrup cas been nsed for children teething.

It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind oollo and is tbe best remedy for diarrhoea, twenty five cents a bottle. YOUR CHOICE Not What W. G. WALZ And Every thing in Agency For 3 SCHOOL DOOro School Books. Supplies, S-ZZZ Tablets Composition Books, Pens Pencils, r3 Slates School Bags, 2 3 M.

H. WEBB'S, Drug Store 2 220 San Antonio 3 simmmm immnmmmm mmmmrc OOOOOOOOCrOOOOfOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOO0OOO4OOOOOOOOOOO A V1S Delightful Refuge From Hot Weather. 8 Las Vepas Hot Sprlnos, New Mexico. rS tain climate, attractlva forest medical attendance. The most perfectly equipped bealtb A positive cure for rheumatism, internal neuralgic affections' and incipient For particulars, address If.

6. 6REENLEAF, Manager, Las Vepas Hot Springs, N. M. ooooooxxxxxioooooooooooo IS01ITHE! PACIFTf Pullman Buffet Sleepers Pullman Tourist Sleepers Free Reclining: Chair Cars The beet route to all Eastern and citlesfreacbed with one change. Pullman Tourist from 21 Paso and Cincinnati without These cars are In cbaree of a special amount of comfort at a minimum cost.

Full Information cheerfully furnished by addressing or calling upon 9. F. B. NORSK, Pass- Traf. Houston.

Taxaa. J. A. Spellfcy, Poss A Ticket Agent, -A GLANCE AT- THE MAP Mexican oners most aeiirabie resorts lor the summer (as well as oi winter) ortth Guadalajara, Lake Chapala, Aguaecalientes, which are high aod dr. where every dav in the year is pleasant and every night oo Sunshine and Strawberries Every Day in the Yearv For rates aad other information, apply to B.

KUHN, Commercial Agent, El Paso, Texas. OF A PIANO is Most Convenient for the I Agent to This is what you get and what do not get when you buy of us. There are many grod placnF, ard eighteen years experience in tbe piano busintte enable us to select THE BEST FOR THE LEAST MONEY. COMPANY, 101 El Paso EL PASO, TEX. the School Book Line.

All State Books At El Paso, Texas. VP Something; Stylish A waiting vour Inspection here. Interesting to eee tbe develoo-. loo-X jr's ment of the carriage maker elclll. There are over Fifty Styles Of Vehicles shown and eacn one Is a model oia perfection both in design, cons Uuctlon, and finish.

The material used In theirs nalrlnii la it tha hnst nnalltv nd the manner in which It is put to-J getber ensures llghtneae.strengn and durability. H. P. NOAKE. Cor Santa Fe W.

Overland SW0 The Montezuma Altitude, 6,767 feet; cool moun- scenery, fine-hotel, batbsi resort in the-Southweat. Sunset Route Tha Short Line to all Pacific Ooait train service consisting of Southe All the principal to Washington, New Orleans, Chicago conductor and l. J. PARKS a a a Houston, Texas. Cor.

San Antonio and Oregon Sts. OF MEXICO will show you that the MEA. ICAN CENTRAL RY. reaches all of h. Important rolrts of Mexico.

The tablt land of Mexico traversed 'n its entirety Central Ryljviexican Fire opals Cannon! 1 THE Leave El Paso Daily TAKE gg 3s $Jy Solid Vestibuled Train Throuehont.n Latest Pattern Pullman Buffet Sleepers. Handsome New Chair Cars Seals'Free; Direct ConnaetionsiMade forSAH Points in the Northeast and Southeast. For desorlptive pamphlet, or any r. DARBTgHiaa, b. w.

i. au rasa, P. TUaUraK, 'No Trouble To It's Money In your pocket If tbe house yon build Is constructed with Building Material from our yard; and you will make no mistake If von bar your FEED AND FUEL of all kinds from ns. carry tbe beat of everything In onr line. Js5 Co, Phone 110.

Offiice: 411 Santa Fe St. For the Toilet Table our Complexion Creams, Toilet Waters, Perfumes, and Powders are Indispensable for the refined and dainty woman. We have everything in toilet articles In sponges, loofahs, sea salt, fine soaps, bath, nail and tooth brushes, that are of superior manufacture and reliable aalltv. FRED SCHAEFFER. The Druggist.

Mod Dyspepsia Cure. Digests what you cat. It artificially digests the food and aids Nature In strengthening and reconstructing the exhausted digestive organs. It is the latest discovered digest-ant and tonic. No other preparation can approach it in efficiency.

It instantly relieves and permanently cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn, Flatulence, Sour Stomach, Nausea, Sick Headache, Gastralgi Cramps, and ail otner results oi lmperrect aigesuoo. freparea oyt.c. uewitt co, Chicago J. A. ROGERS.

Real Estate and Rental Agent Pronrletor OHOPIN HAIL un'. Class. hall In tbe city for Dancea. Ooncerta Socials. Lodge Meetings, Oaek Walks, etc UK brick residence nra Hotel Dies i easy terms.

woiw-jions promptly made and remitted. Offlea In rear Chopin Hall. San Antonio Street. 600D ASSORTMENT RI6ttrPRICES Mexican leather carver at work. Call on us.

GiWALZ Custom House. 6 WWsp Ball" TRAIN and Save TIME No extra charge 6:50 i. City Time. farther Information call on, or addresst it. w.

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Dallas. Answer!" Questions-" O. O. BALLINOIB. 3.

1. LONOWXU Ballinfer fi Longwell, Transfer, Livery Feed and Sale Stables- New RIos.RubberTIres.6ood Drivers Hack Service Promptly Furnished Transferring of Freight. Light and heavy hauling. Consignment of freight in car lots for distribution given prompt attention. Have Sne accommodations for handling live stock in transit through tha city.

Full line of wagons, buggies aad fls-11 very wagons. Give os a Trial. Ho. 11 and 14 Ban Francisco straat aad 108 Santa Fe Btrest, Phone No. 1 El Paso, Tex.

4tlanta New Orleans Short Line. Atlanta West Point RAILROAD COMPANY. AND Western Ry. of Ala. TBI SHORT LINE BETWEEN ATLANTA AND NEW ORLEANS.

'perate Magnificent Vestibule! Trains ba -tween Atlanta and Montgomery, Moblla and New Orleans, at which latter point close and direct connections are made for til Mexico and California Point In Addition to this Excellent Thronan Train and Car Service se Railroads offer most favorable accomodations and Inducements to their patrons a Presidents along their line. Any ons atemplating a change of home can And ao location more attractive nor mora con-laclva to prosperity than is to be fonnd the line of these "THE HEART OP THE SOUTH" a beautifully illustrated book giving detailed Information as to the Inducements aad attractions along tbese lines, can ba had upon application to tbe undersigned, who will take plealare in riving all desired Information. B. F. WTLY, R.

K. MJTZ, n. Pass, it Ticket Agt. Traffic Mgr. ATTtlBTTA, OA.

IlOSTQOMDBT. AXA EORGE O. 6MJTH, Pres. As Oen. Manager ATItABTTA.

QA. Every One Eats AT TBI SILVER KING CAFE Host popular lunch counter la tne city. Anything you want; the beat of food and the best of aervlce. "The best Chill Con Oarne In the city every night at 8 o'clock." Open Day and STEIN UHLI6, Props. 209 San Antonio St a PASO La Union Cigar Factory.

The ben grade of Mexican cigars The Viotoria Colon a specialty. We do a strictly wholesale busineea. Mail orders promptly filled. A. ALVAREZ, Prop.

S04 Mesa SI Paso, Texas i.