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EL PASO HERALD 4 Friday, January IT, 1913 DIES AFTER SERVING U. S. FOR 70 YEARS. - jjMnHBKft2HBKBK&naxiHvra Get The wiPS- liMffe -pM The Workmanship I -? "Vs1- m'vr5 " -BP 1 jyiNJULclr-r' -c;-pr jhssS jHf Jl,"" Biff A 1 llil" JB "" - M8 fcyle, Fit and Workmanship You're Entitled to If in the past you have teen a "ready-made" man, we suggest that you turn over a new leaf wake up and have your Winter Suit or Overcoat made to order. You cannot realize -what real fit, style and workmanship mean until you have worn a made-to-your-measure suit. Suit or Overcoat Made to Measure "Wo again caution the public not to- confuse "London Made" Suits with garments that many tailors are having botched together in sweatshops where fit. finishings, matching of patterns, etc, are un- triAum rmnntlMpj?. Our Suits are made in our own workrooms by the I most expert hand-tail- I nra that monev can hire. We are the only 515 Tailor In El Paso -who guarantee every detail of their Garments and UNION .MADE The London'is the Snit That Made $15 Famous London Woolen Mi, The Original $15 Union Tailors 217 SAN ANTONIO ST. (SHSHHaBHBHEHHHBLJ B ft Capt. "Wesley Markwood for "Whom Texas Erected a "Monument, Is Burled at Washington, D. C. "Washington, D. C, Jan. 17. Capt. Weslftv Mark-wyvod. 5mJi1 n Tihita Vwoti f the first native born inhabitant of the mstrlct or Columbia was buried here today. The veteran's exact age was not known, even to himself, but ho had served the government for 70 years and had a stirring career in the army and navy, serving in the early indian troubles in Texas, in the war with Mexico and the civil war. Because of an altercation with his superior officer, Markwood was forced to quit the army in his youth, but he quickly reenlisted in time for the Mexi can war under the name of Samuel H. Walker. Believed to Eave been killed at the battle of Huamatant, citizens of San Antonio erected a. monument to his memory and the legislature named a county after him. Capt. Markwood was connected with the department of agriculture up to a year ago. PRISONER. CONFESSES HE SET KIKE TO 200 HOUSES New York, N. Y., Jan. 17. "Izzy the painter," head of the N6w York under world's "arson trust," was brought from Sing Sing to confess to district attorney "Whitman that he had applied the torch to 200 houses within the last few months. Mr. "Whitman declared after listening to Izzys confession that he believes that more than 1000 fires kindled In New York in recent years can be traced to the- gang. It is said Izzy's confession revealed the names of many of his confederates who are said to have included tender loin characters, insurance adjusters and agents. "The greatest pleasure I had was to seo the fire horses come tear ing down the street," said he. Chicago Probes "Arson Trust." Chicago. 111. Jan. 17. Six witnesses were examined in the investigation states attorney Holne is making of the Chicago, "arson trust." A public insur ance adjuster testified thjgit he had been urged to join the combine and was told if he would loiter around a certain fire station a fire from which he could get some business would be "pulled off." He said he did not go to the fire station but that the fire was "pulled, off" and Involved a, loss of 560,000. Hotel Paso del Norte. The dining room and grill of Hotel Paso del Norte is open until midnight. Meals served a la carte. Excellent service. 50c MERCHANTS' LUNCHEON Sheldon Cafe. Served from 12 to 2 p. m. 50c See Our Lint of Dinner Sets. Lanrie Hardware Cc, 309 Mills St. For The New Term We Have a Com a. of Books and plete Line Supplie x SB El Paso s r etition To Buy Jefferson's Home Herald Building Memorial Bet if fan To , the Congress of the United States : JOtir jUmorialSit5. people of the United States, who are enjoying the efforts wrought by Thomas Jefferson, anticipating that' the present proprietor of Monticello will patriotically accede to the wishes of the people to sacredly hold Monticello as the common property of the whole nation throughout all time to come respectfully represent, without further delay that it is their fervent wish to see the requisite appropriation made and the necessary measures taken by your honorable bodies to purchase Monticello on River Rivanna in Charlottesville, Virginia. , gear 9tmotia.liBtS represent that the reverence and veneration which leads all citizens passing within its reach to visit the tomb and dwelling of Thomas Jefferson renders it to a private proprietor a residence most burdensome, and at the same time the public curiosity and interest are of necessity very imperfectly gratified. gfcHr jjmorial(stS are unwilling, moreover, that the venerated remains there should be subject to the uncertainties of private fortune. gourSjfrmorialists are also unwilling that the dwelling should be exposed to the dangers and risks incident to private occupation ' gcur Memorialists, therefore, represent that in common with their fellow-citizens they entertain the most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the Author of the Declaration of American Independence. v - 3pf . 6ur iPemorfaliots represent that by making this purchase and causing Monticello to become the property of the nation in perpetuity, it thereby becomes a place of public use." to which the thoughts of a grateful people may be directed in remembrance of one whose life work was to win for humanity, Intellectual, Religious, and Political Freedom,' and by this purchase the people of' the United States might, in a smaH way, show gratitude due to the memory of Thomas Jefferson and bejnspired to serve.our common, country as he did. - ? gour SQtmoxieliete therefore request that action may be promptly taken to carry out and consummate" the object set forth in this memorial: that they and their", descendants may enjoy the right and privilege of visiting unrestrictedly the venerated grounds, mansion and grave of Jefferson, which at present are liable to the various casualties, uncertainties and transfers attendantuporallprivate property. 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' ry7jna laagjam tiL? nz& 'PZtSk 4DiP&-- jp r1 0,p.i- $&&- XiZugjL'00&fil SW& M' J 3WV CO k r-ifisujimm 5 rfr z. jwr " -. t A - I V y $r)ts f "fV WAiA yUrt-vviBJuSvj J jJ51.Cfc f Y j r n-1 f-rTFr. 1 ftf . vrf 3- W- f ft fl G? i&iseit&i i" ' AMUSEMENTS. EL PASO THEATER. Seats go on sale Sunday morning for "Bunty Pulls the String." This is a quaint delight in the form of a Scotch, comedy and is classed as the most pop ular play of the year. It will appear matinee and night, January 28. Adv. CRAWFORD LAST TI3IE TONIGHT. The last chance of witnessing "The Lion and the Mouse" at the Crawford comes tonight. If those who have not yet witnessed this excellent play only knew of Its real excellency, the family playhouse would not be large enough to accommodate the crowds. Adv. CRAWFORD NEW PLAY. Saturday matinneo the Glass company appears in "The Cutest Girl in Town" at the Crawford. In addition to this comedy success, there will be first class vaudeville numbers. Matinee prices 10 and 20 cents; night. 25 and 35 cents. Advertisement. HIPPODROME SKATING RINK. Come tonight tp see "Rube" White learn to skate at the Hippodrome; it Is to laugh. Do not forget the big mas querade carnival next Monday night. when the best trick skater in America. "Dare Devil" Frank, gives his initial week's performance. There will be a big three-mile race Saturday night b. -tween Harvey Haglan. star skater of EI Paso, and Delheart Slim, for the cham pionship at the southwest. Adv. SOCIETY NIGHT AT WIGWAM. Tonight is the second society night at the Wigwam. Another fine musical program has been prepared by Prof. "Vergara. for the unit orchestra and the human voice pipes will be used aga 1 Last "week's society night was a big success and the ragtime night of t 5 week drew an immense crowd. T! s two events will be made regular week ly features. The pictures for tonight include t r Biograph, "A Cry For Help;" Lubin 3 western picture, "Bar K. Foreman, anl Pathe's "A Christmas Miracle." The "Wigwam opens at noon and runs continuously until 11 p. hk It Is Ii Paso's most modern photoplay house It is safe, comfortable and sanitary- -Adv. lOS-PIece Dinner Set, S20. Laurie Haraware Co- 309 Mills St. KfrjZLst'J.i. ' 1,1. . fju-fuvn-tw" fefel 2MM-. tfrCJJe!cra9 (3.2viu-- ? .. 3$TtoLda&C4 -, Ck-sr'jj i "r&Hues. ., .Ur ktf-Us wA SiC' WXM.mf7LG $ lG&QlMur ? 3 lb - l . K. SS & , vr7rrJI 0b off A... .rrz-Jai ff wTte72L f??:" "6V&" T " -. i" 'mi''Hy-- r r&jfrA:2z-i CKfrwoi nirvi'jrftr-. f jjasx!ci 7 i - r, ,S T JfX r,7j I Y7Z09r. r9t S& s. v sr&,&'(Urs's,r Uf. &f. Jt77scZaf &2ZtZr?sftzn:sK&n M, ,p'??Z -L " rf-Tf'k bxx&sassztem&m uiuy . . 'v y I LfV j9 - . - - j -lur y sTSZCa u " - V-X 'ZZZir zu P" jy&LiM: J. m t ypfayi fs ...CrJ ST xs '! .was S JijL vCS. ken; &m32L ft97 tr5-t.r V. . srm ca 'OtxnJfi n .- v 7&tU4s :?fc XxSt, A 3 ft Udo, . IEUJU jO O0ZJr -W- &Ar&k s. (Afjujtost- 7nifamJj&! ipLtz asai,Ltesm( fefifi J51 'oUM- tflx frtnt-tJUjU, A LJb. rrrfL l(yJz& fY ji - '" ..fc - VI 1 n - -. .cUa.7$7:&JuJJl&ZL oTa- 'F&-&$, L jr M STl iJiiMt V4&S xistVjwUeJ LtAJ' .tV&Cryr AA & g?i2asjJ,J a. . f if J 9f.- . t l-iJ iA2 : E-s 7 'sf y ' &" ftrmM M j& "?- f? AttJu &&?aj. '' .j& aj3f lASClHw . Zjrj-iz. r y&tez rWmWffy&lsfCQ'lA-Cl-. $ytJt -&L Round" Up Mf) Closes Tomorrow OUR ROUND-UP SALE the real shoe sale of the season- comes to a close tomorrow. Do Not Fail to Take Advantage tomorrow of final Round Up prices on men's, women's and children's shoes. . I