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THE CENTER OF THE DISTRICT,
Results Of the Computations Made by
the Coast Survey.

The following letter has been transmitted by
Prof. T. c. Mendenhall the superintendent OF
the coast and geodetic survey, TO the Engineer
Commissioner of the District:
THE position Of what is known by the name
OF the Jefferson pier in the District OF Colum-
bia has been computed from recent measures
taken by Assistant c. II. Sinclair. BY soms
this stone was supposed 10 mark the center Of
the District This is, however. not the case:
the intersection OF the diagonals Of the (sup-
posed) square lies to the northward Of il about
ol5 metres and TO the westward Of il about
1858 metres-distance 52l m, or i,7Os feet
about
The foundation OF the pier was uncovered
ana over the middle of IL stone was set as
nearly as could be judged in he place OF the
oid pier; triangulation made last month showed
TINS mark TO be in IS So % %" aud 77o O2'
IL; 40 Now We find the latitude OF the Capt.
toi, center of dome. TO be 3so So 2s25";
hence the pier is, within a foot or two, in the
parallel OF the Capitol.and we further conclude
thst the original position was. or was intended
TO be, IN the latitude of the Capitol (dome). or
IN the prolongation of the middle line or axis OF
East capitol street, II Is, further. very nearly
IN the meridian of the middle Of the White
House or in the axis of 10th street. as shown by
the aZimuth: pier TO flagstaff on White
westward of about % feet would bring il in
the meridian of the White House The stons
now marking the jefferson pier is 374 m north
and lis. m. west of the center of the Washing
ton obelsk, hence distant from il 1 g. SIN. or ava
feet nearly.
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OhIrrISa THE CABINET MEErrNe.-The regu-
lar cabinet meeting will not be held on
"Wednesday Of this week.
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AND COMMERCIAL.
Noxv NorL SfnCk Markat
Mama

The following the opening and closing prices OF
the New lOrS Stock Market. reported by special
wire to CorsOn and Mccartney 1ilv + street:
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10 PER Cent REDUCTION
ON OPERA GLASSES. CLOCKS AND BRoNzEs
FOR Is DAYS ONLY.
FRANK u LEWIS
JEwELEE AND sILvERsMITa
l2I5 PENNA AVE
EstablisLed 1870 ia3,,
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Wants Sone

Wants Some of Burnside's Money.
A letter has been received by Register Clagett
from Hastings. England, making inquiry for q
Mr.. Burnside who died in this country about
1ye years ago.leaving a large amount of money.
Inc writer, one Mowbray states that his
mother was a burnside
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The Sioux Iands procl.,

The Sioux Lands Proclamation.
The President this afternoon issued the
proclamation opening to settlement the Sioux
reserve in South Dakota.
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Sold By all druggists.

VOU HARDLY REALIZE THAT IT is MEDICINE
when takIng Carters Little Liver Pills: they are
very small bad effects. all troubles from torpid
liver relieved by their
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SENATOR sroCKBRIDaE AND REPRESENTATIVE
MOREY ALSO BEFORE THE HOUSE INvEsrIaAr-
ING CoMMIrrEE-wooD SAID IT WAS INTENDED
TO CATCH" FORAKER
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TWO BANKS PAT OUT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS on
coUNrKRFEIrs OF DR. A.. p. FARDoNs NAME
How HE cLEvKRLY DESTROYED THE EVIDENCE
AGAINST HIN.
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DEhsONs WHOSE OCCUPATION GIVES BUT
little eXerCiso victims of torpid liver and
sI.pation. C.=ters Little Liver Pills Will relieve you
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

The people Of New Mexico must not
forget that under the Ross Doodle admin
istration, from 1885 to 1889, when this
territory was cursed with corrupt judges
and dishonest federal and territorial court
officials, the cost of running the courts
was 100000 per year; the people must
not forget that, owing to wise and bene
hcial legislation passed by Republican
legislature over the veto of that Doodle
governor, put into Office by Grover Cleve,
land, and owing to a JUS, and honest ad
ministration Of the courts, the entire ex.
pense of their administration for the first
swelve months of the present Republican
regime, amounted to only 100000, in
which sum there is included an estimate
Of deficiency in the pay of jurors, ETC.,
of about 10000; this means that under
the Democratic administration the people
of New Mexico were systematically and
constantly robbed by corrupt Judges and
dishonest court officials.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

ference with the reclamation OF arid lands.
1t says
'In the opinion OF the intelligent men
of the arid region who have given this
subject thought, congress will so too far,
if it attempts to legislate in regard to the
distribution of water and appropriates
money for the construction OF irrigation
work. As for the laws governing the
distribution of water, they should be LETT
entirely to the domestic legislation OF the
states. As for the construction OF irri
CATION works, it should be left either tt
the states or to private enterprise
Certainly. The state and terrltoria
governments, aided by capital secured
through the issuance of bonds, or by
"private capital" if you please, can bes
attend to this work. Major Powell car
never do it, nor can his apt pupil, Rich
ard j. Hinton, under the patronage O.
the national government. Such an ides
was never contemplated by the western
people it originated in the lobby al
Washington, and has been nurtureo
there till at last it is about to fasten it.
self with death grip upon the centra
west.
Congress must be made to realize that
the interests at stake are very great. Al
ready the press has done much TOWARD
awakening that body, but it must dc
more.
There is now no danger that congress
will at this session place any very large
sum at the disposal of Powell. Itcertain
ly will not provide any method for the
expenditure of national funds in the con
struction of reservoirs. But before the
next session the western people will have
double task to accomplish. They mus
not only bring congress to a position
where it will drop for all time the Powell
idea of building reservoirs with nationa
funds, but they must point out the bene
fits to result from congress giving the pub
lie lands to the states and territories, tha
they may themselves carry out their owr
irrigation enterprises regardless OF al
national control, save that which is nov
guaranteed under the constitution. This
is local, not national question.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

men who are Exceedingly unjust. 1t was
for the benefit Of this latter class that the
Libel law was brought to life.
The press is a potent power for both
good and evil. It should be encouraged
for the good, but condemned for the evil
| it does.
As we favor free speech, we also favor
the freedom of the press, the freedom OF
honorable motives, not the freedom of as
sassinating the character. There is diff
ference, very wide difference between
the freedom of decent criticism and the
license of an indecent SANDER. The lib
erty OF speech gives no one the right to
speak falsehood with intent to injure a
mans private reputation or his business.
The people are entitled to more protection,
as well as newspapers. A drunken
irresponsible editor, simply because he
has charge of a paper has no right to in
wade the precints of happy home, and
destroy the harmony of mans family.
When we speak OF free speech or an un-
shackled press. the term has qualified
| meaning.
1.-THE cause had not existed for the en-
actment of the present libel law, it would
never have been thought Of The BUSH
whacking element of the press in this
territory is responsible for its existence,
and in the eternal fitness of things, that
is the only element that feels its vigorous
touch.
Law is made to check abuses. 1t is
made to restrain the malicious. 1t lis made
to protect the innocent from the assaults
of the evil minded If all men were hon
est and mindful of the rights and happi-
ness of each other, vigorous laws would
not be needed. 1t has been no uncom-
mon thing for some penny-a-liner in this
territory to assault some person in his
paper, and then others of his kind to give
the slander space in their papers, not
knowing nor perhaps caring whether the
article was true or false. 1t reminds one
of a lot of pups barking at the heels Of
some passer-by because some other dog
has made the first bark. Everybody ad-
mires honest journalism. 1t is more
powerful factor in the body polite, than
railroads, steam and electricity combined.
On the other hand all honest men detest
the prostitution of journalism to base pur-
poses. A high toned newspaper comes to
us like the sweet face of virtuous
woman. A newspaper of low morals fills
the soul with disgust and causes us to
turn from it, as we would from the lewd
conduct of drunken harlot. Verify.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10
That is all.

Ross Doodle administration of the terri
torial penitentiary there was received
from the labor OF convicts and the feeding
OF United States prisoners the sum OF
$500. During the first twelve months
of the present Republican administration
from March 1889, to March 1890,
(there being about the same number OF
prisoners in the institution year per year,
from 1885 to 1900 there was received the
amount of IS 200, from the same source.
Facts are facts and these facts mean that
the present administration of the terri
torial prison is honest and economical
and efficient, and that the Democratic
administration under ex-Gov. Ross was
dishonest, extravagant and inefficient.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10
The Libel Law.

To the Editor of the New Mexican.
LAS VEGAS, N. NJ, July s, 1907 see
that some of the territorial papers are de-
manding repeal OF the libel law.
That law is one of the most salutary
laws to be found within our statutes. 1t
affects no right except the pretended right
of those who wish to be at liberty to SLAM
der some one unjustly.
The law does not prevent a fair and
candid criticism of the official conduct OF
public officers, or those in public capaci-
ty, nor Of those running for office, nor Of
individuals generally, provided the truth
be told. But it does take from the press
an unbridled license to lie about indivi-
duals and SANDER them with malicious
intent. No honest editor wants to lie
about his neighbor, and no dishonest one
should be permitted to do so without in
curing the just penalty of the law. The
newspaper men of this territory, SO far as
| know, as rule, are honorable and fair
minded, and will treat those who are not
running newspapers with decency, but
there are set of so.called newspaper
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

DURING the Democratic administration,
from 1885 to 1889, the expenses of the
territorial prison amounted to $4,000 per
annum. During the first year under a
Republican regime, from March 4, 1889,
to March 4, 1890, the expenses, with the
same number of prisoners, were $4,000.
1t is plain to any person who can read
and understand that the management
under the Democratic administration was
dishonest, and the management under a
Republican administration is honest,
That is all.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10
WHY THEY OPPOSE THE LAND COURT

BILL,
We do not see why Senator Reagan, OF
Texas, and Morgan, of Alabama voted
against the bill to establish court for
the settlement of land claims in New
Mexico and Arizona. Not excepting the
question of statehood, there is no matter
of greater moment to New Mexico than
that of providing a speedy way for the
settlement Of disputed land grants. The
uncertain condition of the land titles in
that territory is the most serious draw
back to its development. The people OF
New Mexico have urged upon congress
the duty OF providing a court for the dis
position OF land grant cases; and so
important is the matter that the republic
of Mexico called the attention OF our
state department to the failure of the
United States to comply with the treaty
by which our government agreed to pro-
tect the citizens of Mexico in their owner
ship of land grants in the territory ceded
by the Mexican government to the Unit
ed States.-Denver Republican.
Senators Morgan and Reagan oppose
the land court bill for no other reasons
than to prevent the Republicans from
c-:--;->" ,>o,it;nnl odvortn"n c-A hon""~r
they are against increasing the patronage
of Republican president. The Demo
cratic bosses and ringsters out here, ex
Gov. Ross ct al, have represented tc
them that the passage of the bill for the
settlement Of land claims under and by q
Republican administration would be taken
advantage of by the Republicans out here,
who would make political capital out Of ii
and gain votes. The Democratic bosses
and ringsters of the Gov. Ross stripe,
having no interest out here except the
one of keeping up political row, have
induced the Democratic senators named
to take the stand of opposition to the bill.
1t matters not how necessary the passage
of the bill is to our people it matters not
that in common justice and fairness and
in compliance with treaty obligations the
bill ought to be passed. They care not
for the fact that the prosperity and ad-
vancement Of our people have been retard-
ed and are being kept back by the chaotic
condition of our land titles. Political adj
vantage is what they want, and "blank -
the interests OF New Mexico. Hence
their opposition.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

THE Republicans of this territory will
support the nominee, be he who he may,
and what is more, they will elect him.
The last election was stolen bodily by the
Democratic leaders. But this time Dem
ocratic rutfians and bulldozers, with COM
missioners as deputy United States mar
shals, will not interfere, and Democratic
bulldozing at the polls will not take place.
There are no corrupt Democratic judges
on the bench this coming election to up
hold and shield such performances. Just
remember this.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

THE confederate brigadiers talk OF resist
ing the federal election bill, should it pass
and become law. Let them resist If they
must have another lesson, why the sooner
they get it, the better. It matters not what
they say or how much they howl; every
man entitled to vote under the law, must
be allowed to vote and must have his vote
counted honestly and justly. 1t matters
not, whether he is white or black; the
sooner the confederate brigadiers and
the southern newspapers understand this,
the better for them. The election bill
ought to be passed by the senate and that
speedily.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

MAJOR GEN. SLocUM, of Brooklyn, de-
nounces the dependent pension bill, and
is opposed to pensions generally. The
general is very rich man, and a Demo
crat. He needs no pension, hence being
rich and comfortably situated, of course,
he does not care how much the old
soldiers suffer, or how much they need
pensions besides most of them vote the
Republican ticket and that is enough
reason, in Gen. Scolum's eyes, why they
should not receive pensions
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

Merchants and others are hereby re-
minded that the New MEXICAN is pre-.
pared to do their printing on short notice
and at reasonable rates. Much of the job
printing now going out of town should
come to the New MEXICAN Office. There
in no better excuse for sending out Of
town for printing than there flor sending
away for groceries or clothing. Our mer-
chants should consider these things. The
New MEXICAN is acknowledged the lead
ing paper of this section. The patronage
of the people will enable us to keep it so.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

CALIFORNIA has completely eclipsed
Kentucky in the production OF race horses.
To California belongs the honor OF having
bred every one of the fastest trotting and
running horses on earth to-day, with the
single exception of Maud S, and before
another year her record is almost GER
tain to be broken by Sunol or Palo Alto
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

REPRESENTATIVE PERKINS bill may be
all right, and it may not be allright. Give
us statehood and we will attend to the ed
ucational question. Give us what we are
sed5a. aarg erYdDt oaff o&affRRgf Rfee5 e5 taxi aRp9|
all possible federal aid for our schools, OF
in fact anything else the federal govern
ment will give US, but we want statehood
first, last and all the time, and we will
get then what we desire, and that in 8
hurry.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

CoNNEcTIcUT, too, is unhappy over the
census returns. There has been such a
falling off of population in that state, espe-
cially in the agricultural districts that the
loss of congressman is probable. Those
wooden nutmeg fellows who escaped are
probably out west farming by irrigation
so at least all things are even after all.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

AS PREDICTED two weeks ago, all is not
smooth sailing for Major Powell's arid
land fake in the senate committee on rri.
cation. 1t now begins to look as
though the appropriation to run his So
called irrigation bureau will either be still
further cut down or chopped out entirely
The west would be better off if the loca,
ton of reservoir sites were taken out Of
Powells hands.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

IT seems pretty well established, that
the more person or a paper prates and
howls about the constitution framed for
the state of New Mexico last September,
the less they know about it. They simply
like to hear themselves talk
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

In unity there is strength. Organize
Republican clubs and that at once all
over this broad territory. The movement
for the organization of such clubs is pro-
crossing favorably, but more can be done
and ought to be done. Again, in organi'
zation and unity there is strength.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

TIE fee system for county officials and
for court officials must go. Provide just
and fair salaries for these officers and
stop the fee system. This will rebound
to the benefit Of the people and of the
treasures Of the several counties and the
territOry
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

TIE mineral resources Of New Mexico
are simply immense. All they need is
capital, nerve and energy for their devel-
opment. Within ten years New Mexico
will be classed amongst the largest bullion
producing sections Of the known world.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

Born England and France are greatly
alarmed at the prospects for the passage
OF the Mckinley tariff bill, There must
be, then, something mighty good in it,
for people of the United States.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

THERE are no politics beyond the grave; !;
at least 80 they believe in Louisiana
Mississippi and South Carolina, and hence
they shoot and kill negroes for being Re-
publicans.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10
A LOCAL QUESTION

The New MEXICAN is gratifed' to OBJ
serve that the Denver Republican is all
right on the subject of national inter-
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

SILVER is all right. The white metal is
steadily forging ahead.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10
ADVERTISING RATES.

insertions In "Round About Town column p
cents line, each insertion,
Preferred locals 10 cents per line first insertion
and cents per line each subsequent insertion,
Legal advertising 81 per inch per day for first
six insertions 70 cents per inch per day fornext
six insertions, so cents per day for subsequent
insertions.
All contracts aud bills for advertising payable
monthly.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

FINEST summer climate on the cont
nent Come and enjoy it.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10
THURSDAY, JULY 10.
Constitutional Convention Call.
Los LUNAs, N. M,

IO6 III Naoj NJ I'I''
June, Is, 1905
In pursuance OF the authority conferred
by resolution OF the constitutional con-
vention assembled in Santa Fe, N. NJ, in
September, 1889, l hereby call meeting
of said convention to be held at the terri
torial capitol in Santa Fe, N. M, on the
18th day OF August, 1890, at 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon. J. FRANCISCO CHAVEZ,
President of the Const'al. Con.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

AL communications intended for publication
must be accompanied by the writer's name and
sddress-not for publication-but as all evidence
of good faith, and should be addressed to the
editor. Letters pertaining to business should
be addressed to NEW MEXICAN Printing Co.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

THE railway mail service throughout
New Mexico ought to be improved
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10
HENRY L. WALDO,

EDWARD L. BARTLETT,
Lawyer, Santa Fe New Mexico. Office over
Second National Bank
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

EB-The NEW MEXICAN is the oldest news
paper in New Mexico. 1t is sent to every Post
Office in the Territory and has large and grow
ing circulation emong the intelligent and pro
gressive people OF the southwest.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

Attorney at Law. Will practice in the several
courts of the territory. Prompt attention given
to all business intrusted to his care.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION

lW-Entered as Second Glass matter at the
auta Fe Post Office.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
JOHN p. VICTORY

JOHN p. VICTORY,
Attorney at Law. Office in County Court House.
Will practice in the several Courts of the Ter
ritory and the U. s. Land Office at Santo Fe
Examination of titles to Spanish and Mexican
Grants, Mines, and other realty, carefully and
promptly attended to. Patents for Mines Sc
cured
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10
B. CATRoN. j. II. KNAEBEL. r.. W. CLANCY
CATRON. KNAEREL & CLANCY.

U. s. Deputy Surveyor and U. s. Deputy Mineral
Surveyor.
Locations made upon public lands. Furnishes
information relative to Spanish and Mexican
land grants Offices in Kirschner Block, second
floor, Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10
T. F. CONWAY. G.. g. PosEY. W. A. HAWKINS
CONWAY, POSEY y HAWKINS,

Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Silver City
New Mexico. Prompt attention given to all
business intrusted to cur care. Practice in all
the courts of the territory
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1890-07-10

IL, A. F1SKE,
Attorney and Counselor at Law, P. o. Box
81" Santa Fe, N. M, practices in supreme and
all district courts of New Mexico. Special at
tenton given to mining and Spanish and Mex
lean land grant litigation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-09-26
SALISBURY.

Mrs. Kenyon, president of the Loyal
Legions of Vermont, will deliver an adj
dress at the Congregational church on
Sunday evening, Sept. 2S.
Both churches in town intend holding
series of extra meetings in few weeks.
Silver Lake meeting will commence Oct.
3. Both churches will be represented at
that meeting.
About seventy-five of the friends of
Rev. Eliot Bouck gave him very enjoy
able surprise on Friday evening. Sept Is,
at the residence of Albert Boardman, his
boarding place. Among the gifts were a
very nice Oxford Bible, a copy of the
Methodist collection of hymns with tunes,
bound in morocco. Smiths Bible Die
tionary, and purse of money. On re-
ceiving the above mentioned gifts the
pastor said that he could not express in
words the gratitude he felt to his friends
who were present for these tokens eX-
pressing their appreciation of his labors
among them as Christian minister.
He thanked them thousand times. but
language failed to express the feelings of
his heart towards them for this unlocked
for manifestation of their friendship and
sympathy. He spoke of his short ac-
quaintance with them, only a few
months, and yet he had received their
support and help in the work in which he
was engaged far beyond his highest ex-
pectations. Ice cream and cake were
served, and some of those present said
that it was the most enjoyable gathering
of the kind that they had ever attended.