El Paso International Daily Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 11, 1900 Page: 7 of 8
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EL FASO DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1900.
KODAKS
20 per cent
off Catalogue
Price
To Everybody.
CATALOGUES FREE.
W. G. Walz Company
So!e and exclusive Agency for
Eastman Kodaks.
c.
R. COLLINS SUES
FOR DAMAGES.
ASKS FOR 115,000 OF THE G. H.
RAILWAY COMPANY.
Evidence in the Cnee—Plaintiff Wni Struck
By a Car and Sustained Serious and Per-
manent Injuries—Says He Heard No
Whistle or Saar No Lights.
A.
El Paso Coffin & Casket
COMPANY.
EMERSON & BERRIEN, PROPS
410 S. El Paso Street.
EMBALMING
The largest and beat stock of Cofilm
■caskets, Metalic Cases, etc. Work am
prices guaranteed. Hearses and Car
riages furnished. Telephone 71,196 & 86
CHINESE
HERBAL
REMEDIES
Drive all forms of
poison out, of your
system. Cure of all
forms of disease ab
solutely insured by
taking
Dr. f. T. Sam’s
Vegetable
Compound.
No minerals sed.
The secret of his
success is: He oures
the people.
Medicine mailed to
any address. Office
and Sanitarium:
St. Louis st.
PIANOS
Pianos on easy payments.
Musloal Instruments and Sheet Music
Piano Tuning
W.G.DUNN.
390 San Antonio St
From Hoard's Dairyman: -The Woman’s
Hospital of Philadelphia, claims that since
they decided to pasteurize all of the milk used
in the hospital the death rate has decreased
enormously. This in itself would prove that,
there is more merit in the pasteurin# than
the average person would be willing to ad-
mit.”
Pasteurized Milk and Cream
AT THE
SHALAM DAIRY
420 MESA AVENUE.
BICYCLES
Not Controlled by the Trust,
—For Sale by—
Paso Cycle Company,
Orndorff Hotel Block.
Brosig’s Moctezuma,
A quiet and pleasant resort in Juarez
Best Cigars and Liquors.
—Skat parties accommodated-
g am doing business again at the
•aid stand.
HUGO BROS1G.
The State Kitchen,
223 San Antonio St.
SFirst-class REGULAR MEALS 25c.
Also SHORT ORDERS.
MAR WING, Proprietor.
ITorqu&llty and price, no nee to loolcfurthe
W. G. WALZ COMPANY, Sole Agent*.
SEWING MACHINES,
DOMESTIC and STANDARD, the best lnthe
World. MO and 160. W. G.WaU Oo.. Sole Agt
A heavy damage suit is being tried in
Jndge Goggan'e court. It is the ease of
O. R Colhus vs. the G , H, & 8.
Railroad Co.
Plaintiff alleges he was injured on the
8th day of January, 1899, through care-
lessness of the employes of the railroad
company aud asks for $15,000 damages
Patterson & Buckler appear for the
plaintiff and Beall & Kemp for the de-
fendant. ,
Plaiutiff sets up in his bill of com-
plaint that on the day of the accident
aud some time previous thereto he was
in the employment of therailroad com
pany, aud when the accident occurred
he was engaged in the capacity of a
brakeman. On the night of
January 8, he had just made
a coupling between a bos
car and an engine, aud after stepping
our from between the said box oar and
em ine be was struck by a coal oar be-
ing pushed by another engine on a par-
allel track. He was knocked down by
the coal oar. As the result of the acci-
dent plaiutiff says his head was out in
two places and there was another deep
out over his left eye which permanently
injured his sight. Farther, his nose
w,8 broke and his left arm so crushed
that it had to be amputated between
the elbow aud the shoulder.
Yesterday on the stand Collins cor-
roborated these allegations and stated
that after making the coupling he
walked half a car length towards the
rear of the train. At that time the train
was in the G H. yards aborit 300 feet
east of Campbell street. As he stepped
out from beside the car plaintiff said
that he looked in both directions for
any approaching train, but could see
no light or cars, nor did he hear any
whistle or bell. The engine belonging
to plaintiff’s train was blowing off steam
and making a big noise. He received
no warning of any kind. When he was
struck he was carrying a lantern and
looking at the train to see that it was
all right.
Collins further testified that it was a
rule in the G. H. yards to leave a man
stationed as a lookout on the front car
of a train that was being pushed
through the yards and to leave a light
hung on the corner of Baid oar. There
was no man on the car that struck him
and the oar had no light.
Polioem n Winkler testified that he
was formerly in the employment of the
G. H & 8 A. railroad aud that it was
the eastern when an engine or cars
were passiug through the yards to“have
a man on the front end of the same in
the direction they were moving.” This
was the rule and order of the officers of
the company.
Alderman Brunner was the next wit-
ness. Mr. Brunner stated that he was
standing near the Pierson hotel. He
noticed a light but in the darkness he
could not see the man, He distinctly
heard the engine letting off steam. All
of a sudden he saw the lantern dashed
to the ground. This must have been
when Collins was struck. He heard
considerable disturbance but did not
go to the place, He observed
no light or heard no bell or whistle.
A deposition was introduced from W.
H. Hinney. The deponent said he was in
a caboose which was between the engine
and the coal car that struck Collins
There were no lightB on either the oa
boose or coal car. The engine was push
ing them westward. As the oaboose in
which d-poneut was riding passed the
train Collins was making np, he noticed
a lantern lying on the grouud. He gave
a signal to the engineer of the switch
engine to stop; and running back Hin-
ney said he found Collins lying on the
ground seriously injured.
J. H Sims, formerly a brakeman in
the employment of the G. H., testified
to the onstom of having lights on the
oars being run through the yard.
Here the plaiutiff rested his case
and the evidence for the defense began.
C..F. Tegtmeyer was the first witness.
He stated that he was the yardmaster
in the G. H yards and that it was not
the onstom to have “lookouts” on cars
being moved easp of the Campbell street
crossing. There was no projections on
the oar that struck Collins. Witness
had sent the switch engine
and brew after the car
to be put in a train east of where the
accident occurred. The accident oc-
curred about 200 yards east of Campbell
street, but witness did not see it, as he
was some distance away. The cars at
the time of the accident were moving
westward at a rate of abont nine miles
an hour. He had merely ordered the
car brought eastward to the place
where the train was being made up.
The yardmaster said he did not know
why the oar was beiug pushed west-
ward at that rate of speed.
After the noon recess the testimony
of Yardmaster Tegtmeyer was resumed.
He said in addition to what he had pre-
viously stated that it was customary for
every one to keep a sharp lookout on
trains running westward from Camp-
bell street This was done to guard
against running into any person cross-
ing the track.
Superintendent Martin stated on the
stand that there was a oompany rule
that required the men to be ou the look-
out on cars running through the yards.
That he had Insisted on this for trains
running a eat of Campbell street, and
the employes of the company were so
instructed, but the trainmen had hot
been orally instructed to have person
on the lookout for trains rnuning east
of Campbell street, as it was not deemed
necessary.
Engineer Baines, who was running
the engine that was pushing the ooal
oar, next took the stand and told the
little he knew regarding the accident.
His teatimoiyr brought no new facts to
light. He said that he was looking out
carefully, but did not see Collins.
Fireman Evans of the engine attach-
ed to the train on which Collins was
employed as brakeman. testified that
there was a good headlight on the front
of the engine standing still, which
threw a strong light ou all the tracks
so that any one could see for a distance
of about 40 yards. He heard some one
say “look out,” and then Collins was
struck
G. P. Walker said he was at the time
of the accident underneath his engine
which was attached to the regular
freight train. He did not see the acci-
dent- or know how it occurred. His en-
gine was blowing off steam at the time
aud making considerable noise,
A caller for the railroad company
said he was standing on the track south
of the one on which the regular freight
train was stationed, and had just tiui
to step off before the coal car was push-
ed along the said track Collins had
gone around where witness stood. Col-
lins was found lying face downward
when they picked him up.
Dr Turner attended Collins and tes-
tified to the injuries described in the
petition. However, he said, although
plaintiff's nose yras injured by the acci-
dent, it had not'been broken.
After the conclusion of the above tes-
timony the court adjourned.
V'c.-.,-v-; . .- v v: vi'-V-V-.
TUTTLE; PAINT & GLASS CO.
Premium stamps for cash purchases and on all purchases
paid for within 30 days.
Oar 1900 Wall Paper is now arriving. 4000 rolls just in.
We are always ready to give yon an estimate for papering, eto.
MIRRORS, ART GOODS, Etc.
TUTlLE PAINT & GLASS CO.,
El Paso, Texas. Telephone 206.
RICHARD OAPLES. Frost- and Manager.
O. L. DEFFKBAOK, Seorotary.
WARMER'S SAFE CURE
HOW WILL THEY
DO IT IN APRIL?
AROUND TOWN.
of the
The city council meets in regular ses-
sion tonight.
“Frank,” the fire department horse
suffering from a stroke of paralysis,
showed symptoms of improvement yes-
terday.
In th? police court yesterday Amos A.
Cook. Win Brenton and J It Hazlep
paid $2 each for being drunk aud dis-
orderly. '
The sheriff leaves today for Fort
Worth with two attached witnesses,
who are needed in oases pending in
that city.
All the cells of the county jail were
thoroughly searched yesterday to see
if the prisoners had anything that was
not allowed,
Pedro Ramirez and Zaoarilla Analla
were committed to the county jail yes
terdav on a charge of disturbing the
peaoe. They were brought iu from the
Smelter precinct.
The musical club of El Paso was eu-
tertained at Juarez last Tuesday in a
royal manner by Mrs. John P. Ramsey,
wife of the general manager
Sierra Mad re road.
The court of civil appeals has revers-
ed aud remanded the case of Roberts
etal vs. appellant C. O. Coffin, executor
appellee. This case has been to the
higher court before.
Juan Bernal will be arraigned before
Judge Walth’ll next Monday on the
ooarge of murder. Bernal is charged
with complicity with Parra in the mur-
der of Ranger Fusselman.
Mrs. Cecelia Pinkston was put in the
county jail last night for safe keeping.
She is an attached witness and is want
ed in Colorado City, this state, to testi-
fy in a case where a man is charged
with stealing a valuable letter.
The oases of Jim Blackwell and John
Underwood, charged with cattle theft,
which were called for trial in Judge
Walthall’s court yesterday, were post-
poned until April 2, on acoount of the
absence of material witnesses. *
It is said the railroad oompany offered
the heirs of Juan B. Malendro $2,000 in
settlement of their claim for damages.
The offer was refused. Malendo was
the Mexican killed at the recent wreck
at the Southern Pacific depot in this
city.
Mrs. Ida Neill, wife of the late G. F.
Neill, died yesterday afternoon at 12:30
o’clock of pneumonia. Mrs Neill was
47 years of age. The funeral will oc-
cur from the undertaking parlors of
Nagley & Lyons, due notice of the time
of which will be announced later.
Just reoeived a carload of Pillsbury’s
Flour and Vitos at the ElPaso Grocery
Co.
THE SELECTION OF CITY OFFICERS
FOR SHOUT TERMS.
A City Officer Asks How It Ik to He I>on«—
.Senator Turney AnHwera tlie tjuestlon —
If Anyone Demands It the Authorities
Will Have to Order an Election -City
Council Can Elect Them.
Caples Lumber Company,
--LUMBER-
Laths, Shingles, Doors, Sash, Mouldings, Etc.
Yards: Cor. Texas and Octavia Sts. Telephone 242._
5T TRAIN EAS1
WABASH
VIA THE
Two hundred boxes of new prunes
jnst reoeived at the El Paso Grocery
Co.—4 pounds for 25 cts.
Eczema.
Mr. H. T. Shobe, 2704 Lucas Are,,
8t. Louis, Mo., says: “My daugh-
ter had Eczema, which covered
her head and spread to her face.
She was treated by physicians and
tak<en to celebrated health springs,
butonly grew worse. Many patent
medicines were taken, but without
result, until we decided to try
8. 8. S. A dozen bottles cured her
completely and left her skin per-
fectly smooth. Not a sign of the
dreadful disease has ever returned.’’
S.S.S.tL Blood
(Swift’s Specific) is the only cure for
Eczema, and all other obstinate blood
diseases. Valuable books mailed free
by Swift Specific Company. Atlanta.Ga.
California Stables,
W. F. CARPENTER. Prop.
Horses that any one can drive. Livery,
Feed and Sale Stable. Special attention
given to boarders.
Opposite Fire Department.
PHONE 41. EL PASO, TEXAS.
Frank’s Restaurant
Serves best meals in the dty
for io, 15, 20 and 25 oe«te.
Short orders.
310 El Paso Street
Our Stock is Complete of-
Winter Lap Robes, Morse Blankets,
Wagon Harness, Buggy Harness,
Saddles, Bridles, Collars, Pads,
or anything else In Saddlery. We do Repairing.
You know we sell Vehicles and Spring Wagons.
Under Center Block.
iDmiwtiiimi
“I have been expecting,” said a city
official yesterday, “that the papers
would let us know it there is to be an
election the coming spring for four
aldermen and the general officers If
we ar« to hold over I would like to
know it, and if there is to be an election
I also want to understand it.”
The recent amendment to the city
charter providing for a change in the
mode of electing El Paso’s mayor, al-
dermen and general officers is as fol-
lows:
“Section 7. The qualified electors of
said city shall, on the second Tuesday
in April, 1899, elect the following named
officers thereof: The mayor aud one
alderman from each ward, each of
whom shall hold his office for two yeare
and until the election aud qualification
of his successor. On the second Tues-
day iu 1901, and ou the second Tuesday
in April of each aud every year there-
after, ending in an odd number, there
shall be held in said city a general mu-
nicipal election, at which the qualified
electors of said oitv shall elect the fol-
lowing named officers thereof: The
mayor, two aldermen from each ward,
a reoorder, a treasurer, a city assessor
and collector and city engineer, and
such officers as may uuder the charter
of said city be elective by such voters,
each of whom shall hold his office for
two years au(l until the election aud
qualification of his successor. ’
WITH THE PEOPLE.
Senator W. W. Turney, who engi-
neered this amendment through the
legislature at its last session, was asked
by a Times reporter yesterday for his
interpretation of the amendment, and
if, in his opinion, it would be necessary
to hold an election the coming spring.
“That is a matter.” said Mr. Turney,
“entirely with the people. If anyone
wants an election it will have to be or-
dered. But if no one wants an election
the city council will have to elect four
aldermen and four general officers to
serve a short term of one year. No
amendment that could be made to the
city charter would enable the officers
who were elected for a term of two
years to hold over after the expiration
of their term. Two years is the consti-
tutional limit for officers of that charac
ter, and without an amendment to the
constitution their terms cannot be ex-
tended to three years.
“If no one asks for an election by the
people then it will be the duty of the
city council to declare vacant the
offices of those whose terms expire and
proceed to fill them by electing others
to serve one year. ”
The Times man called at Judge
Kemp’s office to secure his views on the
subject, but the city attorney was not
in either time when the reporter called.
Another attorney who did not care to
be quoted was asked his opinion on the
subject and he said:
"Why, there is but one way to do it
that I can see, and is for the mayor to
call an election. Mind yon, however,
I have not given the matter any investi-
gation. Bnt at first blush I do not nn
derstand how the four aldermen can
elect their successors. According to
the charter, I believe that five alder
men are necessary to a quorum, and as
the terms of the four aldermen expire
simultaneously there will not be a quo-
rum to elect four new aldermen. It is
possible, however, that one of the re
tiring aldermen could resign a few days
before the expiration of his term and
the council could elect his successor to
serve until 1901, and this way a hold-1
over quorum could he secured. But 11
am not ready to eaj that eyen this
conrse could be pnrsned. I am of Mr. |
Turney’s opinion, that if any number of
citizens demand a general election the
mayor will have to call ”
An alderman said yesterday that the
question as to how the short term of-
ficers should be selected has never been
discussed by the members of the city
council “I do not think,” said he,
“that (the mayor or any of the aider-
men have thought of the matter. It is
immaterial, so far as I am concerned,
what course is adopted.”
Pillshury’s Best Is the best flour in the
world. Ask your grooer for it.
Momsen & Thorne suggests buyii g
an Ohio steel range for your wife.
Use Grayson’s Cuti-Cream for chapped
face and hands. Campbell & Grayson,
druggists, i
Two hundred boxes of new prunes
jnst received at the El Paso Grocery Co
4 pounds for 25 cts.
PUBE IIYGIEAN ICE.
Made from distilled water. Telens ne
114 El Paso Ice ft B*»*ig«utobOo.
Lve. St Louis_____________8:10 a. m.
Arr Detroit T*.........8:20p.m.
“ NlagaraFalts.......4:00a.m.
" Buffalo.................5:00 a. m.
“ New York. ........3:80 p.m.
" Boston........5:30 p.m,
8:40 p.m
10:30 a.ai
6:10 p-m
7:10 P.M
7:30 a.m
10.20 a.M
Lon
The Wabash Is the only line running Double Dally Thi ,n Sleepers between St.
ndNtagara Falls and Boston, and with a solid train between St. Louis and New York.
THREE TRAINS DAILY BETWEEN ST. LOUIS AND CHICAGO
ONLY 8 HOURS RUN. EQUIPMENT THE FINEST ON EARTH.
TheMexican Central Railway,
THE ONLY STANDARD 01AGE LINE BETWEEN
MEXICO CITY AND THE UNITED STATES.
Affords to the Tourists and Traveler all the luxuries, comforts and ac-
commodations known. Superb new twelve section buffet drawing room
Pullman cars daily between Mexico City and Kansas City without
change at the herder. All the large and important cities in Mexico are
located on the line of the Mexican Central Railway. For rates and fur-
ther information, apply to 1
C. R. HUDSON, B. J. KUHN,
0. P. A. Mexico City. Com ! Agent, El Paso, Texas
WHOLESALE AND KKTA1L.
PUREST AND BEST........
Oysters in all Styles
AND ON THE HALF SHELL.
EL PASO, TEXAS.
M90M0MI
OLD . ..
TRAVELERS
always ate tba Laxarioat Service of the
Queen & Crescent Route;
the Short Line to the EAST AND
^-NORHi.
iTHROUGH SLEEPERS . .
j Shreveport to Chattanooga. ]
I PULLMAN BUFFET SLEEPERS
New Orleans to New York
Cincinnati and St. Louis.
| T. M. HUNT, gtO. H. SMITH,
| THAW P*«t AOT . OCN’L P*«* AOT.,
L DALLAS, TCK. N£W ORlCANS. I.A
12 HOURS FROM EL PASO
Hot Mineral Springs,
SANTA ROSALIA,
STATE 0E CIUHIAIIIA, MEXICO.
Thn most unvarying climate, more sun
shlney days aud most-delightful surroundings,
kxceptloual advantages to parties who desire
pleasant winter quarters- Good hunting.
Table supplied with game.
The reduced railroad fare, and expenses be-
ing payable In Mexican money, bring it within
the rangeot all. •
For Information, address
Nokman E. OAi.ltNTi.s*. Proprietor.
Gran Hotel de la Cueva.
K. D. lloblnson, M. D„ physician In charge.
AN ALL-THE-YEAR RESORT.
PHILIPS & IMURPHY,
Fine Carriage, Wagon
and Sign Painting.
ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
422 San Antonio St.,
Opposite City Hall.
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