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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09
THE PECOs IRRIGATION COMPANY

To the Editor Of the New Mexican.
At the recent meeting of the Pecos Irri
CATION & Investment Co. held in the city
Messrs. Griffin and Gregory retired from
the board OF directors, to make place for
Jas. R. Mckay and II. w. Tansill, who
have become large investors in the COM
pany. Mr.. Mckay, who is Of the firm Of
Munger, Wheeler & Co., OF this city, has
accepted the presidency. Mr.. Greene has
undertaken another large enterprise and
has turned over the management of the
Pecos Co. to c. B. Eddy, who is large
stakeholder and has other interests located
in the valley. The company has decided
to issue bonds in place OF extending the
issue Of stock, and quite large block OF
the bonds has already been subscribed
for. Mr.. Eddy has abundant capital at
his command and expects to complete the
construction of seventv-fve or eighty
miles Of the main canals during the COM
ing year. Work is in progress, thorough
ly organized, and four of the large New
Era machines are in constant operation.
About fifty men and as many teams are
employed, and this working force will be
considerably increased. All the land
within twenty-five or thirty miles of the
head OF the canals has already been en-
tered, the aggregate reaching close to
$4,000 acres. The company definitely
fixed the price Of water ight for the first
10000 acres at $40 per acre, and the next
10000 acres at $3.50 per acre, and after
that Mt not less than SIS per acre, the
terms of payment to be one-tenth cash
when water is ready for delivery and one
tenth annually for nine years, with in
terest on deferred payments. The an
nual water rent was reduced about one
half, and is definitely fixed at $1.25 per
acre for cultivated lands and rs cents Der
acre for uncultivated lands. These prices
are exceptionally low, and when the sup
erior quality of the land, and the small
cost for preparing for irrigation is taken
into account, there is none in the irrigable
area of the United States that offers great
or inducement to settlers. More than
$4,000 of the first 10000 acres of water
right have already been contracted at the
price named, and nearly all of those who
have entered lands are preparing to occu-
py and improve them as soon as the com
pany can furnish water. The directors
also determined to confine themselves
strictly to the construction of canals and
the furnishing OF water, and will make no
purchase or in any way operate in the
lands under the canals. Leaving the cul-
tivation and improving OF the lands to in
dividuals and colonies. The outlook for
the company is as bright as possible, and
its investments in Lincoln county will
prove great boon to that section, as well
as to the territory at large. G.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

CONSIDERABLE comment has been made
on the action Of the legislature in increasing
the number OF employees Of both houses
over the number employed two years ago.
Some unfavorahle criticism was passed.
Some of the the employees also have been
OF the opinion that the salaries they re-
ceived were not sufficiently large. Upon
that question the Republican members
held caucus yesterday and it was decid.
ed that the salaries were sufficiently remu-
lucrative. A careful investigation made by
the New MEXICAN shows that while the
number Of employees his been slightly in
creased still that the salaries paid them
are on an average fully rs per cent less
than they were two Ups ago, and that
the expense for employees for the present
session will be fully $4,000 less than the
expense for employees q the 9th legisla-
tive assembly. There is therefore no
justice or fairness in diverse criticism.
1t is not deserved. Everything is moving
along smoothly and w8believe, from all
indications, that the seGion will be pro-
ductiye of much good tolhe territory.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09
That Cantankerous Old Woman

Described in the nursery ballad, who "lived
upon nothing but victuals and drink" and yet
"would never be quiet" was undoubtedly
troubled with chronic indigestion. IIerviCtuals,
like those of many other elderly persons whose
digestive powers have become impaired, didn't
agree with her. This was before the era of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, or some one OF her
numerous friends and relatives would undoubt-
eddy have persuaded her to try the great specific
for dyspepsia, constipation and bliousncss.
This would have been a measure OF self-protec-
cured and ceased to disturb them with her
clamor. The most obstinate cases of Indigestion
with its attendant heartburn, tlatulence con
slant uneasincss of the stomach and of the
nerves, are completely overcome by this SOW
erelgn remedy. Chills and fever and bilious re-
mittent, rheumatism and kidney troubles are
also relieved by it.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09
THE BAR ASSOCIATION,

The Bar association of New Mexico
was organized four years ago. Its object
is to raise the tone of the members of the
bar and to endeavor to have wholesom,
legislation passed by the law making
bodies of New Mexico. 1t has grown in
usefulness and Importance yearly and has
already been productive of much good.
In fact, it is becoming one of the impOr-
tant institutions of New Mexico and will
be, at an early day, quite power for good.
The expose of collection of the clerks
fees and the manner in which court af-
fairs are being administered, made year
ago by the association, was one of the
best things ever done for the good of the
people.
The meeting held on yesterday Of the
association was a successful one. The
reports show it to be in fourishing con-
dition. The membership has been in
creased and the very best and most prom
inent lawyers of the territory now are
members of it. The retiring president,
Judge S. B. Newcomb delivered very
able and exhaustive address, treating Of
matters of interest to the Bar association
and the people.
The new officers elected were as fol-
lows:
Hon. Frank Springer, as president;
Hon. w. T. Thornton, vice president, LIST
district; Hon. w. C. Hazledine, vice
president I'd district; Mr.. J. r. McFie,
vice president, Sd district; Mr.. J. D. o.
Bryan, vice president, 4th district; Col.
L. L. Bartlett, secretary; L. A. Fiske, esq,
treasurer.
The New MEXICAN congratulates the
Bar association upon these fortunate Sc
lections.
The new president, Hon. Frank Sprin-
ger, is one ofthe best and most successful
lawyers OF the territory. He has been
resident Of New Mexico since 1878; has
been a member of the territorial council
and of the board OF the compilation OF
the territorial statutes, and enjoys the es-
TEEN and respect OF the people as well as
his colleagues amongst the members OF
the bar. His selection was an extremely
happy and proper one.
The four vice-presidents stand remark
ably well as citizens and lawyers, and
will materially strengthen the influence
of the association.
The reelection of Col. f. L. Bartlett
as secretary and Mr.. Z. A. Fiskeas treas
urer was we'll deserved compliment.
Col. Bartlett has been secretary of the
association since its establishment, and to
his intelligent, well directed and strenuous
labors is due in great measure the sue
cess of the association. The association
has done well so far. May it increase in
and we'll doing.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

The Nogal Nugget seems dissatisfied.
1t intlmates that some If the Republican
papers show "a wolish desire" to have
Democratic officials renpved. The desire
of some of them may be "wolhsh," but
we can not blame them, The records and
actions OF majority d the Democratic
officials here in Now Mexico have not
been such as to create feeling of belief
and security in their integrity, fairness
and sense OF duty. These gentlemen have
made their own beds and they must lie in
them. The Republican papers are all
right. Go ahead, boys.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

The governors idea IS not bad one
from a political standpoint. He intends
to nominate Democrats for the territorial
offices. Should they b. rejected he will
nominate Republicans. Should they be
confirmed, Of course, he reasons, there
FHl he row in the Republican camp.
still We are inclined t, think that the
Republicans in the d,uncil are rather
long headed and will mbet the emergency
fully and wisely. hI
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09
Thanks, and fully appreciated.
THE legislature should pass a memorial

THE legislature should pass memorial
praying the president-elect to remove Sur
veyor General Julian speedily after the
inauguration. The mans official course
and action demands this. The legisla-
ture will do the right thing in Passing a
strong and outspoken memorial, condemn
ing Julian's actions and asking for his
speedy suspension from office.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

COMMENCE to look after the clerks fees
gentlemen of the legislature. There are
ugly rumors about concerning some mat
ters connected with the fees in certain
districts. Probe them to the bottom
gentlemen of the legislature. The people
who elected you demand such action.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

GEORGE ULRIcK, of White Oaks, is an
applicant for the Mescalero Apache In.
dian agency. Mr.. Glrick was for two
years public school superintendent fol-
Lincoln county and made an excellent
officer. He is understood to be well
qualified for the place and would no doubt
make good agent.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

Cure your cold while you can. One
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
will cure any ordinary cold, but if neg
lected, catarrh, chronic bronchitis or con-
sumption may follow, and they are seldom
if ever cured by any medicine or treat
ment. Only 80 cents per bottle. For
sale by G. NJ. Dreamer.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

THE territorial deaf and dumb institute,
located at Santa Fe has done great good
during the past years. 1t should be more
literally supported. Cut down the clerks
fees little and give charitable institu.
tons q chance
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

THE legislature yesterday elected j. A
Spradling, publisher ofthe New MEXICAN
territorial printer for the ensuing two
years. The selection il an excellent one
Mr.. Spradlng is one q the oldest pub
fishers in the territory, and straight
Republican, deserving we'll of the party
Albuquerque Citizen.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

New MEXICO has stood enough abuse
at the hands Of Surveyor General Julian
The legislature owes it to itself and to the
people of New Mexico to take action in
lis case and officially condemn his course
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

A MASS meeting should be held on
Friday next to select delegates to the
statehood convention. Act, citizens Of
Santa Fe, regardless Of party. Your in
terests demand it.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

LOOK after the county commissioners.
Their powers should be curtailed. Look
after this, honorable colncilmen andssrep-
resentatives.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

GIVE the territory a stringent and gooc
election law.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

PASS a good and efficient public school
law. This will help the territory in the
fulflment OF its desire to become state
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

ADVERTISE the territory and its re-
sources.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

CITIZENS of New Mexico to administer
the official affairs of New Mexico.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09
CTTy SUBSCRIBERS

MI c. H. Gregg has sole charge OF the city
circulation of the NEW MEXICAN, and all sub
soriptions mast be paid to him or at this Office.
Atty subscribers will confer favor by report
.s to this office all cases of non-delivery OF
papers.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

Pusu the question of statehood.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

HuRRAH for the state of New Mexico.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09

INCORPORATE, incorporate, incorporate
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8.

HOME rule is demanded.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09
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gressiye people of the southwest.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09
HENRY L. WALDO

EDWARD l.. BARTLETT,
Lawyer, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Office owe
Second National Bank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-26
THE LYDECKER COURT.M4RTIlL.

Washington. March GA conr-marill was con
vencd at the War Department this morning for tho
trial Of Major G.. J. Lydscker Corps Of Engineers, on
charges arising out OF the failure OF the Aqueduct tun
mel. Major Lydochcr pleaded not guilty. He de-
nod all responsibility for The character OF the work,
while admitting that IT defective in several par
ticulars Lieutenant Townsend testified that he had
discovered number Of pieces of bal work. and in one
case where forty feet of dry packing and cavities wcn
found the sub-nsrccor had been discharged and a
change made IN the force of men. The circumstances
were such he said. that there little chance to dis
cover bad work On the whole he thought that the
tunnel would carry water ia it, present condition Ad-
lourned till tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-26
CLOTHED ALL IN LEA ATHFR."
THE DEATH OF AN ECCENTRIC HERMIT NEAR

THE DEATH OF AN ECCENTRIC HERMIT NEAR
SING sING-HIs STRANGE WAYS OF LIFE.
The Connecticut leather man." who has for the
last forty years lived the life OF hermit.
was found dead IN his cave on the Dell Farm IN
Mount Pleasant Sing Sing, on sunday. Tho
body which was first discovered by Henry Miller Of
Mount Pleasant, was removed from tbs cave yesf"r-
day TO an undertaking establishment in sing Sing
There DIS Collins and Madden held autopsy. The
cause OF death found IN have been cancer and
starvation. Tho dead man had lived or less Of
the time since 1850 on the Dell Farm, and was known
by every ono as the leather man,' bcrauso he wore
complete suit OF leather. including hat, coat,
brecches, gloves and boots. He also carried leather
vase. The suit weighed about sixty pounds and was
principally made Of old bootegs, and tho shoes wer,
made Of the same material with wooden soles. and
weighed about ten pounds.
Tho leather man always made his own clothes. and
II IS believed tina: he hal the leather suit which
he had on at the time Of his death for many years.
lie had mania for leather. Tho he generally
carried was covered with leather, were also the
handles of his knives lie had a wooden pipe with
leather stem, and in fact almost every article be-
ngng TO him composed moro Or less Of leather
No one seems to have known the name Of the &c
centric man. although ho frequently seen roaming
about the upper part OF Westchesier County and In
Connecticut. Ho scarcely spoke to any one, ami
like mute and indicated that he wanted something
by pointing to his mouth He generally stopped
at certain houses regularly The hermit was last
seen alive by George Dell and Walter Witzcn of Mount
Pleasant. about two weeks ago lie was then near
bis cave
On Sunday Afternoon Mr.. Miller and his wife went
out for a walk, while strollng over tho Dell
Farm came to tho hernnit's They heard no
sounds about the and supposed that the hermit
was away They entered to satisfy their curiosity.
On crude bed of leaves, with log for pillow. lay
the dead body Of the hermit Mr.. Miller and his
wife quickly withdrew and the authorities Of Sing
sing were Informed The cave is a ledge Of rocks,
being boarded up at the entrance and on tho sides.
Durlngt the blizzard Of a year ago the leather NAM
lived in the cave, and the people Of Mount Pleasant
surprised when they found that no had not per
-hcd in that storm some years ago It was reported
that the hermit had Inherited fortune OF %JOOOO In
France, he being native Of that country II Is SAID
that lie had sone relatives In Connecticut lie was
about sixty years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-26
DEPARTURE OF THE BERLIN COMMISSIONERS
UNCONSTITUTIONAL INDIANA LAWS.
THE LEGISLATIVE APPOINTMENT OF CITY OF.


FIcIALs REJECTED BY THE COURT
indianapolis. March 2J.-The Legislature passed a
bill placing the Fire and Police Departments Of this
city under control of a bOar OF commissioners So
lected by the Legislalure also bill placing streets
alleys, lighting water supply, etc. in the hands Of a
Board Of Public Works and Affairs. selected In SINH
lar manner When these boards sought TO enter upon
their duties. tho old Board of Metropolitan Police
Commissioners and tho municipal authorities declined
to surrender lner power holding That the laws under
which the legislative appoint"cs proposed TO act wero
unconstitutional The heard in the Supreme
Court OF this county, and to-day decision was rcn-
ocrcd sustaining tho Metropolitan Commissioners and
the municipal authorities The case will now be
taken TO tho supreme Court.
The public interest in The case was intense and
the court room was crowded while the opinions wcro
being read. The main question considered was tho
power OF the Legislature TO take from city the right
of local self government. Tic majority Of the court
showed that under the Constitution, the Legislature
Eai no such power. In closing tine opinion in the
the court sad:
This, If unchecked, would lead 10 legislative
despotism as absolute that Of the French National
Assembly during the Reign Of Terror. The way to
check it Is TO nip It in the bud.'
The members Of the boards elected by the Legisls~
ture TO iaae charge of tho affairs Of the city have
appealed from the declslon but the police force
organized under their direction which has been
cisang authority rival Of tho Old force has gone
to pieces. Many Of the patromcn and officers sur
rendered their badges, keys and maccs to the old
superintendent today.
Evansville Is also affected by the decision. the
Legislature having attempted in the same act to take
charge OF It's municipal Affairs The news Of tho de
csion spread. tho city rapidly, and was received
with expressions Of hearty approval by those who be-
licvcd the principle of the acts vicious. and with dis
pfa1 ln fafi
politically by the laws.
\ sensational report was started by lawyer that.
although the act creating the boards had beon do
clarcd unconstitutional the clause IrpealIng previous
conflicting acts would hold good, and that in conse-
qucncc the city would De left without police pro
lection or authority for securing It. Information WAS
at once sought from the judges who had rendered the
decision as to the correctness OF this opinion. They
stated that the repeating clauses had failed win me
bills and that therefore the old police force and fire de-
partmcnt would continue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-26
TWO MEN KILLED IN 4 BORDER PEUD.

Louisville, KY. March "a dispatch from Pine
vile. KY. to The Evening Times says: The sequel
10 the arrest of General Sowder by Jef' King, Avis
Turner and others, and the subsequent imprisonment
Of Harvey I.aurner and John Cade to tho 1aXwell,
Tenn jail. and tho arrest of John Cook Turner by
Sowtlcrs frcrdS Frlday and SATURDAY, enariel
this morning two miles from town on the Cumberland
Gap road Avis Turner and JcI| King goln :
toward the Gap and James Burh was coming 10
town Avis Turner 1ed at 1uIch, the ball only
striking Burchs gun. DuCh returned tho fire,
promptly killing Alvis Turner, and then King fired
On Burch, killing him. Following the numerous ar
tests of last week, the shooting caused considerable
excitement but in view Of the loose methods Of tho
criminal court the Winchester rife IS believed TO DO
doing a good work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-26
THOUSANDS LEAVE THE ISTHMUS.



VARIOUS GOVERNMENTS.
Panama March 16-The condition Of affairs on the
fstbmus has been critical for weeks past as al
ready reported. and everything has worn gloomy as
meet Thousands Of men thrown out OF work.
Fortunately emigration extensive scale has en-
sued. and IL Is expected before month Will have
ELAPSED that az least 5000 will have been sent
hence. The Royal Mail steamer Mosee, which left
Colon week ago took o0j deck passengers. or this
number $50 were ordinary passengers 215 ST. Lucas
islanders sent back the expense Of the Government
Of the islands and 80 We're jamaican, shipped back
tv the Jamaican Commissioners. One thousand more
Jamaicans will be shipped OFF within the next few days,
whilst upward Of 800 have left Colon for Port
Limon. Costa Rica, where they will work on tho rail-
road building there
Commercial matters all over tho Isthmus arc in
bad condition, and there is little business doing The
Colon stolckccpers and dealers have united In petition
Ing for reduction in all kinds Of taxes, owing TO the
complete stoppagc of trade in the city Iii the City Of
Panama things are much in the same condition. Gov
ernT Aycardi has issued decree suspcndng payment
Of the debt of the former " State" of Panama, and
cfeeing other economies. In consequence Of the col
lapse Of the local freight and passenger traffic on the
Panama Railroad. the number OF employees has been
considerably reduced. At present only TWO passenger
and freight trains the line daily from elthor
nd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-26
DEATH OF AN OLDTIME SKIPPER.

Boston, March IS (spccaD.The death of Captain
Thomas Harris Of Barnstahle Mass has been chrOn-
lcled His life was full of stirring interest and dis
PLAYED notable characteristics Of huuanenfss and
bravery. once his vessel. bccalmed IN the Melitcr
ranean Sea. captured by pirates, who carried
away every thing the had to eat wear, aa well
as all the articles of value. but spared the lives of the
captain and crew because Of the unfInchnc conduct
of Captain Harris I'm the presence OF almost certain
death
CAPTAIN Harris made many voyages 10 the ports OF
the Baltic Sea was received with his oldest daughter,
hv thc Empornr Nicholas OF Russia and accompanied
the Princess Olga, another OCCASION to maSiucr-
ade ball His granddaughter, Mrs. Olga Cr0wcll. OF
Elizabeth " j. was named after the princess.