El Paso Daily Times. (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 24, 1903 Page: 5 of 8
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EL PASO MORNTNG TIMES. THFRSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1003.
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—=-Christmas Shoppers ==—
To those who have not already examined our array of useful and dainty Holiday Goods we extend a cordial invitation to do so at once, believing you
will find many handsome and useful gifts never before shown here. It was tlie aim of our buyer to bring to El Paso for our Holiday trade the new-
est and best goods to be had, and we feel assured you will be more than pleased when you inspect them. > >
Hudnut's Perfumes.
The ha me of lludnut stands in New
York for all that is fragrant and dainty in
Perfumes and Toilet Waters, Sachets or
Powders and Toilet ^oap-
We carry the full line and are having a
wonderful sale. You will be satisfied when
you have once tried “Hudnut’s.” Ladies
who desire a cream for massage should not
fail to try Hudnut’s Marvelous Cold Cream.
Should be pleased to give you bis treatise
on Massage. Ask the clerk.
Holiday Stationery
We have a show case full of the latest
creations in the stationer's art, and it is
safe to say no such beautiful boxes were
ever before shown in El Paso. They are
all beautifully made, and within the reach
of all as you can get a lovely box for 50c
or pay $3.50. At the rate these goods are
going, don’t delay, for at the prices we
have marked them they will hardly last
till Christinas.
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French Plate SsS Mirrors.
When it comes, to Mirrors we lead. \\ e
have nearly a hundred distinct styles to
make your selection from. In Hand Mir-
rors, plain and ring handles, we offer some
beautiful specimens in Rosewood. Mahogany, F.liony.
Santal, Bird’s-eye Maple and Coco Bolowood, Light
Green, Natural and English Oak. W e are also show-
ing some Gentlemen's .Mirrors for shaving, which ap-
peal to the sterner sex. Triplicate Mirrors for the
ladies, too. All sizes. Some of our novelties in the
Mirror line are mounted with French stag, which are
among the nicest we have. From oOc up to $(>,00.
Bulbless Atomizers.
These now Atomizers are all of the
very newest patterns and latest designs and
tire far superior t<> the kind with the bulb,
which tire always giving out just v licit you
want to use them. These are so constructed that it
is nearly if not unite impossible for them to get out
of order. Our buyer selected from the 1 >« st makes
an assortment which for elegance and beauty can’t be
beat. Just the thing for perfume and toilet waters
and are really an essential article for every ladies
dressing table. You’ll be surprised at the prices, too.
French Stag Goods.
For novelty and durability these goods
appeal to all who arc looking lor durability
combined with elegance.
Among I lie many designs we are show-
ing are Toilet and Manicuring Sets, Shav-
ing Outfits, Cigar Jars and Ash Frays,
Whisk Broom and Pipe Holders, Ladies'
Luff Jars, Ornamental Clocks; Cloth,Coat
and Hair Brushes—all making very desir-
able and useful holiday gifts. You can liml some-
thing to suit the taste of every member of the family.
Gentlemen's Utilities.
For gentlemen we arc sure you can
timl here, “just the thing." We have
sonic elegant Leather Traveler's out tits.
So very useful—just the thing to drop in
your grip when going away. Then, too,
in Leather Card Cases, Letter and Bill
Books. We have some of 1 lie lines goods
ever show'll in LI I’aso. Then, loo, our stork of
Razors is first-i-lass, none but the best makes are in
our eases. They'make a'nice gift, for any man who
don't like to wait for “next."
Ladies' Wrist Bags.
If it’s a swell Wrist Bag.or Xit-Sun-Ki
Parse or Shopping Bag, we are confident
that no house in El I’aso can present such
tin array of dainty leather as we are dis-
playing. These \\ fist Bags are all of the
very latest pattern, well made and mostly
of genuine seal ami walrus, beautifully
lined with silk, fitted with card eases, coin
purse and vinaigrette. Wiiat lady is thou?
who doos not delight in a lovely Purse or
Bag? Reasonable too, front $2.0(1 to $12.00.
Toilet Preparations.
oilet reipiis,sites
Toilet Waters,
Prescriptions
and Drugs.
We want to say just a word or two in regard to our Prescription and Drug business Even if we are so busy
with Holiday trade. We are never so busy hut what your Prescription, brought here, will receive the most
careful and painstaking attention. \\ c employ only registered pharmacists, use only the best of drugs, and
will give you absolutely the best that money can buy. We feel proud of our Prescription business and feel that
its growth has been due to our careful and determined effort to give the public “Just what the Doctor orders.
When il comes to
whether it’s Perfumes
Toilet powder or Creams, we feel satisfied
we can show you a much larger and more
varied assortment than ever before shown
in LI Basil. We have all the popular makes as River,
Rnlgate, linger ami (billet iii all the popular odors.
In addition to the perfumes in bulk, we have some
very dainty bottles put up in attrae'ive boxes. What
nicer gift can you make a. lady ?
por Christmas Decorations nothing
makes such a brilliant and tasty display
as Dcnniscn’s Crepe Paper. \\ e have this in
all the solid tM'loi's and t li«* rlahoialc * * 11«*< • I s in figured
and dcGoralcd paper. Note designs in niir windows.
EL PASO STREET.
IRVIN BLOCK
TO OBSERVE CHRISTMAS
grand preparations made for
THE HOLIDAY.
Throughout the World the Occasion
Identified With Sweet Thoughts and
Loving Memories Will Be Deserved
in the Good Old Fashioned Style.
tempting morsals for the inmates. which the poor children of the city
Two o'clock luncheon is very likely will bet he lodge's special guests. For
followed by a visit to the bowling more than a week a committee has
alley. The crowning event of the day | been in the mountains to find a suita-
is, of course, the dinner, at which the I hie Christmas tree,
ladies appear In full evening dress. The tree will lie forty feet in height
is rounded at the and on it will he hung more than
The dinner tahlt
ensd and the king and queen face one
another as they are seated one at
either side oi the table. The baron
of beef, which thi,s year weighs 110
pounds, will be borne In with the
usual quaint 'ceremonies of the time
of Henry VIII. in accordance with
the lime honored precedent, the plum
pudding will weigh an even hundred
pounds, and will decorate the center
ol the table, resting upon a golden
platter and decorated with holly and
mistletoe. The toast to the memory
id' the late queen will he drunk by
London, Dec. 22.—Surrounded by
n large and lively party of their chi!
dren and grandchildren, the king and
queen will spend their Christmas at
Sandringham, where they have passed I'he company standing and the loving
. : < ,i|» will be passed. I he king mni.sel!
the holiday season tor years past. t> j vy|ij jM ttjv carving. After dinner, il
nq home of the whole British empire, j the. weather and ice are favorable, iho
perhaps, are the traditions of Christ .party will indulge in torchlight skating
mas kept up in such good old fash Sandringham lake.
ioned style aw at the Norfolk home ol j --
King Edward and Queen Alexandra j The R00seVelts’ Christmas.
The aspect of Sandringham house as ..... ,
Christmas aproaches is typical of hos j Washington. Dec. .... In is maw
pltalitv and good cheer. Great pim p'll be observed in good old wbyle .
ogs blaze on the hearth, and the 1ml! (he \\ hite House. Preparations fot
and every sitting room is made gay !'<^J" ^ it. Stevens, lots S2. Kb. 8f. kf. and
with holly, mistletoe, evergreens anG j„!L 86. block (i. SaUerthwuite's addition.
I ,i>i.i presents. The plan of the lodge
is to have 50b children accept their
hospitality. The charitable organiza-
tions of the city will furnish the lodge
with the names of 50U children and
each of these will receive two or more
presents from the tree besides a bas-
ket containing fruit and other deli-
cacies.
This plan of the' Elks was started
about two weeks ago. At a special
meeting a committee of twenty-five
with Judge Hen H. Lindsey as chair-
man, was appointed to make arrange-
ments for the entertainment of the
tittle folks, and this committee has
prepared a program which will be
both instructive and amusing for the
children
HIINTINd ELBITIVES.
RANGER ON TRAIL OF THE JAIL
BREAKERS.
Pursuing Party Force Outlaws to Take
to the Brush. But That Is All the
Rangers Ventured to Do So Far.
i '• Turkeys,
| * Geese,
I Ducks,
for
Xmas.
Nations'
Market, *
'Phone
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I (iluee fruits lu burnt, wood boxes at
i Miller llros. K- Co.
While looking at the big bear at
Melvin’s market leave an order for
your Christmas turkey.
Deeds Recorded.
Felix Martinez and wife to Charles
lloral decorations. For about a week i president down to little Quinlin has
prior to Christmas day the head gar- had something or other to do with the
doner is busy in selecting and bring
ing to the house large baskets ol
greenery for decorations and the prill
different features of the arrangements.
•Express wagons, mail carriers, and
messengers Itore. numerous packages
cesses who are at Sandringham ’ and «> the executive mansion-presents to
the ladies of the household delight in I the Roosevelt family from friends and
occupying themselves in putting up admirers throughout the country. Of
the Christmas emblems. |'''»rse it goes without saying that the
The choosing of Christmas presents children will be up with the birds to
is a stupendous task with the king and I ascertain what Santa Claus has left
queen who have countless relatives | in their stockings. Later they will as-
t„ think of. and who give, besides. t» jsemble in the library to receive (heir
every member of their household, metre Important gifts irom the pres!-
Their corespondence. too, is very dent and Mrs. Roosevelt Following
heavy at the holiday season and the the Custom of Iasi year, it has been
royal post bag is consequently un- decided to have no Christmas, tree at
usually weighty I the White House, hut In the afternoon
Christmas dav is at Sandringham a j the Roosevelt children will go to the
(lav of peace and bounty and charity home of their uncle and aunt. Captain
The house partv this year Includes I and Mrs. Cowles, to see a pretty
the prince and princess of Wales and (Christmas tree and receive other pres-
their children, the duke and dttch<ss cuts.
of Fife and the little ladies. Alexan- ( Christmas dinner will he served in
dra and Maud Duff, and Prince and j the • yening The principal feature
Princess Charles of Denmark and I will be the huge gobbler selected from
their baby. Princess Victoria is. ol 11 he hundred or more turkeys recei ved
course of the party jiis presents at lie1 White House, I he
The generosity of the king and i remainder oi the turkeys will be dis-
queen began this evening with a dis- itriluited with the compliments of the
trilmtion of beef and other things to jpr; ddent and Mrs. Roosevelt among
the laborers on the royal estate, and jthe servants and attaches of the execu-
also to the cottagers who are past
work. The distribution took place in
the carriage room of the royal mews,
the king and queen and their daugh-
ters being present, and saying a few
kind words to the recipients, who
numbered about 800 or more. Later
live mansion.
Christmas in Paris.
Paris, Dec, 28.—No matter what may-
lie the state of its material prosperity
Paris believes, in making of Christ-
mas a season of general rejoicing and
finishing touches were pu /; ,,... \- a consequence of this tie-
tPAA ...kink It- uhvavs s . . *
the Christmas tree, which is always
provided as a delight to the kings
grandchildren, and which is laden
with good things from Santa Claus
bounty.
Tomorow morning the royal party
will stroll through the pretty pine
woods of Sandringham to the little
church of St. Mary Magdalene to join
in the OhriBtmas service. It is the
queen who chooses the carols, her ta-
vorite being “Hark, the Herald Angels
Sing." Returning from church a fa-
vorite Custom is. as on Sundays, to
visit the kennels and stables, the
queen and her daughters and the royal
children going laden wit!) baskets of
iief tie capital is to witness the usual
characteristic Christmas fetes. Dense
holiday throngs fill the streets and
the boulevards will be lined with
tooths from which novelties are vend-
ed. At the Madeleine and other lead-
ing, churches masses will lie celebrat-
ed. with orchestras and well known
on Boulevard street hi intersection
with Santa Fc; consideration. $8,5nu
Arnold Dodge to Albert Ooodloe and
Nettie Goodioe, lot 70 in block in.
Satterthwaites addition on Epson
avenue, near its junction with Pros-
pect avenue; consideration. $2,Pin
If. Hj. Crowe in Addle Miller and \V.
P Brook, lots 12. 18 and I I in block
22. Franklin Heights on Missouri
street, between Noble and Brown:
consideration, $1,050.
Bailie E. Newman and Henry L.
Newman to Joseph A Potter and Ab-
ide B. Potter, lots 25. 20, 27, 28, 20 80.
81 and 82, block 72, Franklin Heights,
ori Montana street, between Lee and
Dallas; consideration, $2,80o.
The Highlands Realty company to
Joseph A. and Abide B. Potter, lots 1
to 82 inclusive, iu block 40, Highland
Park; consideration. $8,600.
VY. K. Porter to Dolores ZegarJo,
lots 1 and 2, block 47, Campbell's ad-
dition, on Stanton street, near tDe-
corner of Ninth; consideration, $1,500.
W E. McGown to Htfie A McGowti,
lots 17. 18 and IS in block 1, Franklin
Heights; consideration, $10.
Ed M Sturges and wife t.o High-
land Realty company, ail of block 40
in the Highland,Park addition; consid-
eration. $t.
Zimri K. Johnson To Anna R. Tong,
parts of lots 17. 18. IS and 2o In block
248, Campbell's addition, between Mis
souri and Wyoming; consideration,
$.1,000.
Tombstone, Ari: Doc. 28- No fur-
ther captures have been made ol jail
breakers, the last one being "Sailor'’
Brown at El Paso
Late ibis alternoon deliniie news
was received from Alvorrl and Stile.-.
Ranger Brooks and bis companion yes
terdny succeeded in getting so do-,
to them as to compel them to quit
their horses.
The rangers struck the trail near
the south end of the mountains, tie n
Montezuma canon, and after folio
ing it for a few miles they saw the
men ahead of them.
Alvord and Stilt's tried to ride out
of the canon, hut were cut off by lm
rangt is, who closed in on them, and
as the horses ol the outlaws wet--
played out they quit them, and la;
their Winchesters went into the b,i
afoot.
A courier was sent to Naeo at -tin
and tomorow nearly the entire range.'
lucre will be. inthe mountains.
Tlie horses captured were, a ei I
and gray, and they showed hard u,-
Tho sorrel answers the description
Winder's horse, taken from hen •
tin night of the break.
Captain Kytining and four oi
men an- at the some house ton:
and will leave for Huachucas in' uJ
morning. Rangers Holmes and Win- ■
er arrived here tonilit from tin ll.-i
eliucas, and after holding t<dephoii
communication with Rynning wen u
dered to leave at daylight for tin arm
place.
! A smoke and a coupon to win back
j.vour money - Gefniiinio Cigar.
j G.-i your Christmas meals at Nu
11 ions' Market. ‘Phone 188.
Entirely new iu ladles watches is
the Waltham jewel size. Smallest and
j best American made timepiece. Sny-
der,'.jeweler. Red Cross Pharmacy.
It Hungry am) Thirsty
Go to Phil Young's Cafe, 217 El Paso
street.. Tlie only place in tlie cilv
where you can gel fresh, cold (Jill
clnnaU licet. Lunches s.-i veil ui all
hours, dav vrnt meltl
Waterman fountain pens iiiuko a
nice (’In imtIna pi e - ul A lul'gi
Mock at P. N. ( eii,in, sir, San An
ton in fit reel,.
Births Reported.
Girl, born to Dominga Minlaya and
wile, 706 Flail street.
Boy, liorti In J. it. Salas and v.lle,
s|2 South Tays street.
liny, horn to A. S Grout and wile,
Fifth and Oregon street
Slerling silver tLim 1>!> 25c up.
Snyder, .jeweler.
CHRISTMAS CAKE SALE.
In T. II. Springer's tore, li -giin -ng
Wednesday, in a tn . hv ladie.- ol I lap
list church. Also ii efu| and fancy
articles good for Christtint; pn-.ctit-:
w-raMaoi
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LOST—Transportal inti Issueil by
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Return to Times office.
Very popular are the signet ru
scarf pins, fobs, cuff buttons, hat pin.
Thu engraving free Snyder, jew ;
First prize, $50: Geronlmu Ciga
Save coupons. Your wife may win
Hume llqurhon, 1881..$6.on
Hermitage Bourbon ...$1.00
That Old Trunk.
May lie repaired or exchanged. El
Paso Trunk Factory. Milis building.
WEATHER REPORT.
El Paso. Tex., December 23. Reading
at 6 p. m., Mountain Time.
Barometer ... ...............- ■ 29.78
artists of the opera participating. The |Thermometer.............. 58
restaurants and rales are permitted tojKeiative humidity ............. 11
keep open all night. Direction of wind ..............West
-- - i Velocity of wind, miles per hour. 1-4
Charity of Elks. ! Weather......... ........Clear
Denver, Colo. Dec. 23.—The Elks of Rainfall in last 24 hours ........ 0
Denver will have a Christmas tree and
a celebration of Christmas day at
ROBLERO RELEASED.
Defendant Shows That the Killing
Was Not Premeditated.
A writ of habeas corpus was
out yesterday by Judge Burns for
client. Gabriel Robiero, who »j
charged with murder. He was chart
with killing Estman Castenada a
the latter was trying to get a her <
from the former's coral near Yslei i
Tlie facts in the case showed thsi
Robiero thought that Castenada w.,
a horse thief at the time he tired flu
shot, and that, lie »■» not, aware t'.ml
;i o.,-
Some Fancy Goods Specials
Hi in/ Apple Butter, 8
lb. Jars ... ........$
('ardelien Imp., can, ..
Mushroom Catsup, imp.
Ripe Olive-, qt. tills. ..
Pate tie Fols Gras.....
('h'ltney C and B......
Imp. Peas. Glass.......
Dry Mushrooms ......
Harlequin Sardines ...
Plrniento- Marrones ..
Libby Ox Tongue ......
Libby Veal Loaf......
Libby Luncli Tongue.. .
Iris Jams............
Welt!
IJ| |£UE \vr tu a^iiin, w if la more burffuins, to brin^ you t > ibo
Jfi. Jl “('li n- f SIdij' in MI ra: «» " All our good;; an iu-\*. ;m«l
jrctsh; w«* h<t\ *■ no "obi gotwlK to work off,'’ sc» you run u<> ri L
in buyiUK lb* • ' N'ltH1 but Ibo Id f" MooVIh uf (!ul Pri<M Th* ■
]»ib»ea will bo ’ooil ltom 7: :<» u. in. W< ilucs<J;iy, December lb,
lo 10 j). m Tlmi 'lay, I)ooomlH*r 21 Mi.-
Bottled Goods
lleg. Sale
III Turk Zinfandel, qts $ .75 5 .55
lie Turk Sttul.erne, qts.
De Turk, Port, qis...
. 1.00
De Turk Sherry, qts. .
. 1.01)
Baltimore While Rye .
. 1.50
Champagne Whisky ..
. 1.50
Wilson Rye . .....
. 1 50
1 liinter Rye .......
. J 51)
Export Pony Rye. ....
. 1 50
.55
.75
. ..75
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
Export Pony itolirlMui
I iiiii'I Ki-lnn Ifei Bold'
boll .... ... . ......
8A O. P S............
2A (). P. S.............
I A O P. S.........
Frederick's Mall......
Tom I lowe ... ......
Did Government.....
Daviess County.......
Old Pepper..........
Hermitage..........
o P S...............
('anadian Club.....
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Sale.
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.00
.75
.75
1.00
1.00
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1.00
.75
1.25
Barrel Goods
Scotch Imported
Bali pock .... .
Scotch .........
Irish..........
Mescal........
Gin, imported ..
Gill............
Reg.
Moor •
.....$8.50
.....$4.50
.....$4.50
......$8.51)
......$5.00
.....$8.00
Sale
$7.25
$3.50
$3.50
$3.00
4.00
2.50
5.00
3.50
Rye
Gnekenheinu r
Export Rye..........
Export Itourhoii......
M. B Special .....
Daviess (founty ... .
May Held
Cognac, Imported Mon-
tet................
Cognac, Gerard......
Cognac, Cal..........
Brandy, Grape.......
\JL7II I LF wo file iiltoiit
▼ * it we Wflllt t" tell
yon about mu' roulVi't ion -
pry. We carry tin* tlie
finest line of confeet ions,
in (lie most pivKHtital.ile
piick.T.u'PS cviM' liroHU'lit to
FI I’aso.
Wi Iirvp Bisliop’s ( Los
A i moles) > Sell raff t s 11 Bos-
ton ) ('li o col at <• s, and
Townsend's (San Fru-u
cisco) < iluce Fruits- in
burnt wood boxes. •
We asK you to
come in just to
looK, for you
can’t resist this
u n’a’p p'r o a c h -
able line of
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