Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1892-12-24
THE LEGISLATURE.
Something About the Quarters Which
the Two Houses will Occupy
ON Monday Next.

The diligence and executive ability of
Secretary Alexander have accomplished
wonders in the fitting of the chambers
for the incoming legislature. The burn
ing of the capitol building Last spring
was severe loss to the city and territory
and, followed as it was by the death OF
Secretary Thomas and the delayed ap-
pointment of Mr.. Alexander, it looked for
while as if the legislature might be
poorly accommodated. As soon as Mr..
Alexander took charge, however, the as
pect of affairs changed. There was not
sufficient time to permit mail cor
respondence, SO he solicited his bids by
wire and hurried through all the prelimi-
nary negotiations. This great haste did
not cetract from the proper performance
of his duty. At the same time that the
orders were placed for the furniture and
stationery necessary, he secured, through
the courtesy and with the efficient
aid of Hon. L. A. Hughes, the use of
the large court room in the federal
building for the lower house, and from
the owner, the corner room in the Catron
block for the council.
The desks and all proper paraphar-
malta for the use of a legislative body are
now in place and commodious quarters
stand ready for the reception of the legis-
lature on Monday next.
The desks are of antique oak, of very
convenient and handsome model, and the
whole fittings of the two chambers are
harmonious and appropriate. Over the
presidents and speakers chairs two very
large American flags are draped. In the
federal building the ample, airy room and
handsome furniture make a legislative
hall that any assembly would be pleased
with. The same is also true of the room
in the Catron block, which, although
smaller is sufficient for the fewer number
who will occupy it.
Secretary Alexander has also taken
good care of the committees. In the fed
eral building there are five large well
fitted rooms for this purpose; and in the
Catron block there are four. Sufficient
Office and clerical accommodation is also
ready; and to prevent the annoyance of
stationery, etc. running short at any time
| during the sessions, two large cases have
been supplied with an ample store, and
one is to be placed in charge of the
clerks to the two houses.
A telephone line has been stretched
from the council to the legislative cham
Der, and the two houses can communicate
at moments notice. Nothing has been
neglected.; comfort, convenience and
economy have been consulted and con-
served. No detail has escaped attention
and it is certain that the legislature will
conclude that nowhere else in the territory
could they be half 80 well taken care
of.
Hon. L. A. Hughes, custodian of the
federal building, has aided the secretary
greatly in fitting the assembly chambers
LEGISLATIVE CHAT.
Joseph E. Morrison is after council
clerkship.
Nestor Montoya is in the race for trans
lator in the house.
Boleslo Romero is here from Valencia
county after clerkship.
R. L. Baca, of Valencia county, is q
candidate for council clerkship.
Frank NJ. Roy, of Mora, is in the city
and has his eye on house clerkship.
VIM. E. Martin, of Socorro, is candi
date for interpreter in the council.
Lorenzo Lobato, ex-sheriff of Taos, is
here to see the ship of state move off.
Both the Democrats and Republicans
will hold caucuses tomorrow afternoon
Hon. J. D. Romero, representative
from Taos county, reached the city las
night.
c. M. Dreamer is in the field for ap
pointment as sergeant-at-arms of thu
house.
Antonio Lucero is here from Las Vegas
He would seek legislative position al
!, interpreter.
The Las Vegas and Bernalillo count.
delegations will get in tonight and to
morrow morning.
: Miss Helen Beckwith arrived from La
Cruces this morning and will apply TO
. one of the house clerkships
. Francisco Garcia, of Tramperas, east
: ern Mora county, is in town with propo
sition to establish "Union county" out o
Colfax and Mora.
Anastacio Barela, member of the lowe
house from Dona Ara county, and thu
youngest of all the legislators, arrived il
the capital last night
Bias Chavez, prominent and wei
known citizen of Sierra county, is in the
capital, and has good backing for pc
sition in the legislative council.
Wiley NJ. Weaver, capitalist and pro
moter, is here from Albuquerque with
Senator-elect Saint. Mr.. Weaver prom
Uses to be leader in the third house.