Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1892-03-26


and carefully reviewing this department
above &ll others because 1t 10 the realm of
thought, In a Judicial and convincing man
ner relegate New Mexico to the rear-and
with 1ustice--for her lack Of interest in
the lines that elevate. Just at present we
have caught the eastern ear and press.
Is it well to jeopsrdize our slight hold by
q lack of atteLtion to this vital point,
when every other state and territory OF
the union is straining every nerve to be
we'll resented--even Oklahoma, newest
OF all the sisterhood?
Il strikes me not. This is not alone
an advertising medium or an immense
mart, where We can pile up mines for sale
and boom our lands, but is large and
liberal educator. We do not wish the
man se have interested in one depart
ment so largely that lie follows up our life
history in others to be so disappointed
that lie will only become an investor; we
desire to win him for a home maker, and
10 all the word implies, citizen of New
Mexico. And, gentlemen OF New Mex.
leo, to gain that point you must accept the
assistance Of your women. We did not
participate at New Orleans, perhaps had
We done 80, we might have aided some,
at any rate We could not have harmed
that exhibit. 'r
! have spoken hitherto, at length, of
the iiorA and its collection. And must
reiterate, that although men OF ability in
our territory do not consider it OF much
moment, men of science hold other views
and We can not afford to show our in
difference or Ignorance in this matter by
neglecting it. We are awaiting difinite
reply from the agricultural college in re-
sponse to an application made by Presl
dent Thornton, at my request, that they
collect the fora. Should they fail, the
women OF my department and the school
children will. Criticism has been made
upon cur having charge Of the cana agria
plant. In answer to this | would say,
were it left in the agricultural department
in the hands OF the gentlemen with their
numerous and weighty affairs. it would,
l do not doubt, have Its merits placsrded
and Its general history appended. But
women are acknowledged adopts in detail
work, and We propose a special and prac-
tical display OF its qualities with samples
OF what 1t can do and sufficient facts ap-
pended to oyerwhelm the observer and
seeker for new tsnic agent.
In the dlsplay OF yucca we mean to
show the paper 1t will produce in all
grades; rope, ,twine, etc.. will be exhibet.d
there, made from its fibre. Correspond
ence is being had with California, Colora-
do, Kansas, illinois, Missouri and New
York In the way Of gathering such q bur-
den of proof as must in addition to our
exhibit, attract and hold the attention of
men looking for safe investments. Do
not say they will not stop to examine;
men OF thought, experimentors, inventors
90 to these epitomes OF civilization and
science for study and to advance the
growth Of the pet children OF their brain.
Is it well to neglect archaeology and
Why not use them to invite
research among US. Does not the enter
prise into which Prot. Bandelier and G.
+. Lummls are about to embark prove
that We might bring people Of refinement
and wealth here to pursue their studies
and investigations, II We can attract them
by unique display? l have urged that
the collections in this line in each county,
after the exposition is over, be used as
necleus of q public museum to be dis
played in their Commercial club rooms,
their library, at Albuquerque, Historical
rooms at Santa Fe, as show places for
tourists. Or il that does not find favor,
that the collection be sold and its proceeds
applied as the county desires.
beg to state again and ugsin, and yet
again, this living truth. The brave,
bright women who at my solicitation
have accepted this burden Of gathering
q brilliant exhibit from their counties
do not receive compensation, as it is as
serted again, but actually travel at their
own expense, supply their own postage,
furnish their own records, give up their
time, brain and energy cheerfully for the
glory OF their county and territory. l
would respectfully ask an illustration Of
like disinterestedness on the part OF
those who critlcise them. Words fail
me to express my gratitude for any
appreciation Of their loyal and invaluable
assistance. ! can only ask for them,
from the khewn Spanish chiyslry that
never fails, and from the quick sympathy
and generous heartedness Of our Amer
leans, an earnest support when they ap-
peal to you for aid, TO carry on a work
that In the end will reaown more to your
benefit than to theirs. :.
The following I add in justice to my
self: 1t is asserted that receive SO a
day for this work. Would that did.
Then could supply my postage, letter
files and record books, pay my expenses
and turn the remainder into my depart
ment. The facts are these. Mrs. AL
bright, Mr.. Gutierrez, Mr.. White and
myself receive our railroad and Pullman
fare and hack hire, and $6 a day to pay
our expenses Of living, en- route and
hotel bills. This begins the day we leave
for Chicago, continues while we are in
session and ends the day We reach
home, for which a reasonable time is al
lowed. @ 2 q. ..
Does it strike the average traveller that
there is much in excess OF actual expenses
in this7 The Worlds Columbian com.
mission does not pay cent expenses
for work carried on by the commissioners
in their respective states or territories.
l take no credit'to myself for carrying on
this work under these circumstances, for
had l fully realized the difficulties in the
beginning and understood that the legs-
ature would not have SLOWED expenses,
should probably not have accepted in
the first instance. Now, feel have no
right, by resignation, to throw a burden
on successor appointed at the eleventh
hour, with . department selected she
might not enjoy, and plan Of work she
might not approve or desire to carry out.
My services are at the territory's disposal.
l only ask fair consideration, justice in
criticiam aHAnAnainn of indument till