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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28
"A state Prison Crime.

If the people of tho state of New York
wish to elect to the highest judicial bench
a man who has been stigmatized by the
bar association of New York and by
judicial officers of the state as concerned
in state prison crime, they will bear
tho responsibility. The Republicans
ought to carry New York this fall
Springfield (Mass.) Republican.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28

The political fight has commenced in
the county of Union; the straight Demo-
Gratis claim that they will carry the coun-
ty; the Independent Peoples party move
ment is, however, making strong effort
for success; the result will depend great
deal on nominations and on the manage
ment of the campaign.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28
WORLDS HOW to economize ii

WORLDS How to economize time
FAIR. and money as to see
the Worlds fair to best advantage, is a
question that may have puzzled you.
Avoid mistakes by getting posted III ad-
vance. Perhaps the illustrated folder
just issued by Santa Fe route is wi at you
need. 1t contains views of Worlds fair
buildings, accurate map of Chicago, and
other information of value to sight-seers.
G. T. NICHOLSON, G. p. & 7. A., A., T. & s.
F. R. R., Topeka, Kas., SANTA FEE
and ask for free copy. ROUTE.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28

THIS journal is about as good paper
as there is published in New Mexico and
certainly gives the latest official, political,
mining and territorial news; hence it
should receive liberal support from every
citizen who has the welfare of this terri
tory at heart.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28
lie Was Built that WAY,

Conrad Auth, representing the glass in
dustry, said the protective tariff had been
great benefit to the glass workers, and
asked that no change be made.
"Then you think protective tariff is n
good thing?" asked Mr.. Dalzell.
Yes, sir"
"Then why do you persist in voting the
Democratic ticket?"
II can't help it; was built that way"
Oil City Derrick.
***
The Fedora, Election Bill Repeal.
It has only one purpose-the removing
of the last obstacle in the way of Tam
many frauds. When that has been swept
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28

We could not improve the quality if
paid double the price. De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve is the best Salve that OK
perience can produce, or that money can
buy. New Mexico Drug Store.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28

No politics till the election in Novem-
Der, 1894, when delegate to congress, a
territorial Legislature, county tickets and
members of the constitutional convention
will be elected; in the mean time and till
then, let's pull for New Mexico.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28
Has n Good Nose.

The most prominent feature of Mr..
Hornblower's face is his nose. 1t is both
long and large. 1t was once said of Mr..
Choate that he would have been even q
greater man than he was if his nose had
been a little longer Herald.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28
THE SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
The Ohio Canspaign.

Governor McKinley's meetings have
been cyclones in enthusiasm. The en-
thusiasm will grow rs the voters learn the
vital issues embraced by the tariff
question.-Cincinnati Tribune.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28

THE public school system of the terri
tory is steadily improving; the territor-
ial superintendent of instruction, Hon.
Amado Chavcs, is the right man in the
right place.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28
W. M. BERGER.

W. M. BERGER.
Late Receiver U. s. Land Office, Santa Fe,
Attorney and Counselor at Law
and Notary Public.
Will attend to all collections of accounts,
and practices in all the courts of the ter
ritory. Special attention given to all
land and contest cases before the land
offices and the general land Office at Wash
ington. West side of Plaza, Santa Fe,
N. M.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28

Democratic success at the polls in
November will be regarded as "vote of
confidence" and signal to go ahead in
the work of demolition of American in
dustries. Will the intelligent voters give
the Endorsement asked for? That's the
single issue of the campaign this year.
What answer will Ohio and Iowa give?--
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28

MN~The New MEXICAN is the oldest news
paper in New Mexico. 1t is sent to every
Post Office the Territory and has large
and growing circulation among the intelli-
gent and progressive people Of the south
west
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28

A MONTH ago Senator German, of Mary
land, guessed that the repeal of the Sher-
man act bill would go to the president
about October the first; as guesser the
noble senator is not bowling success.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28
The New American Minister to Rome

The new American minister to Rome
does not regard America as eft place
for ladies and gentlemen to live" Then
he is hardly the man to represent Amer
lea, and President Cleveland should be
compelled to withdraw the appointment,
and pay his debt to Mr.. Van Allen in some
other coin than that of political honors.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28

The motto of this journal: "New Mex
leo first" the rest come along after a
while.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28
HENRY l., WALDO,

Attorney at Law. Will practice in the
several courts of the territory. Prompt
attention given to all business intrusted
to his care. Office in Cetron block.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28

THE senatorial wild horses are not
being rounded up in good shape by Mr.
Cleveland. He must try again.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28
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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28
E. A. FISKE,

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"F," Santa Fe, N. M, practices in su-
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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28
T. F. CONWAY,

Attorney and Counselor at Law, Silver
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given to all business intrusted to his care.
Practice in all the courts in the territory.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER %.


SILVER and wool to the front; that's
what this territory wants.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28
WILLIAM WHITE.

WILLIAM WHITE.
U. s. Deputy Surveyor and U. s. Deputy
Mineral Surveyor.
Locations made upon public lands. Furn-
ishes information relative to Spanish and
Mexican land grants. Office in county
court house, Santa Fe, N. M.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28
CHAS. A. SPIESS.

CHAS. A. SPlESS.
Attorney at law. Practice in all the
courts in the territory. Office in Catron
Block.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-09-28
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Ms~ Entered as Second Glass matter at the
Santa Fe Post Office
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22

Il agree. My honor, which is worth
more than my life, is at stake"
Here, flip this coin"
Podsley won. They are now stand
ing in the woods. Billings took out
his confession. II will be found hold
ing this in my hand" said he. II have
left copy of it at home SO that there
will be no question about its genuine
ness"
He broke vial against tree and
said: "Give me that" Podsley was
holding q vial in his hand. 81 say,
give me that and let's have this thing
over. Why don't you give it TO me?"
81 will in my own good time. Mind
you, your life belongs to me. When I
call for it, you must, without word
in objection, yield it up. l will see
you again. Good day"
Months passed and still Podsley
made no demand. Once at picnic
Billings stood laughing with a party
of friends. Podsley approached and
taking out vial slyly showed it to
Billings. Billings with equal slyness
took out folded paper and showed 1t
to Podsley.
Months passed. 1t was noticed that
Podsley was gayer than he had ever
been; and friend who happened TO
look into his room one night saw him
holding small bottle in his clasped
hands, bending over it and laughing.
One day Podsley met Billings in the
road. They halted and Podsley took
out the vial Billings took out the
confession.
"You are mine"
eyes; do you want me now?"
81 can't surrender my great victory
so suddenly. l must play with you
awhile longer. I didn't know that I
was so full of fun" He laughed.
"And didn't know that you were so
full of the devil"
Podsley laughed again. 81 am going
away" he said, land when come back
I want you. Good-by for time"
Two years passed. 1t was rumored
that Podsley had been killed in the
Black Hills. There was no cause to
doubt the rumor. An old man from
the far west said that he had seen him
die. This was three months after he
had left home. Billings was free. He
married the girl who had once brought
him gourd of water.
1t was Christmas morning. Billings
was sitting by his fire. His wife was
hanging evergreens about the room.
Some one shouted at the gate. Bill
l'ngs went out.
"Why, what's the matter, dear?" his
wife asked. She had seen him stagger
when he stepped out. A man on horse
back was at the gate. Podsley had re-
turned.
81 thought you were dead" said Bill
lings, 'or this would not have hap
pened." He waved his hand toward
the house. His wife was standing in
the door. She could not hear him.
''But you see that I'm not dead, u
Podsley answered. 1.-TWO weeks ago ]
started back here to claim my own"
He took out the vial.
''You have but to claim it."
Podsley smiled. 81 say that started
back to claim my own"
81 understood what you said"
"And do you know what I would
claim?"
MY life"
mo, your prayers. My mother Is
dead and her prayer has been answered.
There is no hate in my heart. will
now attempt to teach men to live better
lives; and ] begin by making you a
Christmas present. Your life is your
own-and Gods" He smashed the vial
on a stone, bowed to the woman who
stood in the door and galloped away.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22
CHAPTER L.


In northeastern region of Georgia
there is community where, it is said,
q mans honor is worth more than his
gold. OF course this is not true unless
as possibly might have been the case
"a man must have had a small amount
of gold and an enormous degree of
honor. But it is a fact that in this
community man placed very high
estimate upon his own word. And it
may naturally be inferred that the
code flourished as fever that followed
he chilly observance of trivial though
rigid rules of social conduct The
code did flourish, and it fourished so
luxuriantly that every man in the COM
munity became so expert a shot that a
duel meant almost certain death for
both parties.
In this community there lived two
young men who had grown up in
rivalry, not in the nature of love
affair, but had early learned to de-
spise each others good points. Bill
lings acknowledged one day that he
really did not know why he hated
Podsley "But do you really hate him9"
some one asked.
"Hate him! Why ,hydrophobia
never hated pure blood as / hate that
fellow" He hesitated a moment and
then added: Rather an odd COM
parison. gentlemen, admit, but when
! think of that man l have a mania-a
feeling that l have been bitten by
mad dog. And yet, stand here ready
to commend him, acknowledging him
to be man Of good manners, of good
family and good graces. But hate him
and he hates me-"
Its strange that you've never come
together" man remarked.
"Yes, 1t is rather strange, and yet
not SO strange either. when you con-
slider the fact that neither of US has
ever given the other cause to take
active offense. l hated him at school
and have hated him everywhere; and
what is strange to me is that instead
of my hate wearing out as the years of
judgment come on, it seems to become
deeper, as the roots of poisonous vine
that push their way further and fur
ther into the earth. l suppose we'll
come together some day"
Billings had been waiting for the
blacksmith to shoe his horse, and as
the work was now done he mounted
and rode away. He had not been gone
long when Podsley rode up. He did
not dismount, but turning sidewise in
his saddle he began in his easy and
withdrawing way to harangue the
party of men sitting about the door.
81 have just seen the new circuit
rider" said he, land he told me that
he expected to do a great work in this
neighborhood. / informed him that
there was plenty of material lying
around, and that as soon as | got
through with my own particular har-
vest / would help him with his. Oh, 1
think that / can swing a cradle In the
tangled wheat and tares of sin. But
don't think that the preacher took my
offer in good part. He asked me if l
were professor, and had to tell him
that there still remained several de-
! grees of sanctity that had not taken
Thereupon, fellow-citizens, he rebuked
me-"
sAnd he served you right" said the
blacksmith, who stood in the door,
twipipg his hauds on his sheep-skfn
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22
DOWN GAME SANTA C1AUs

DS"N OAMb cANAA SLAGo-
twenty feet high. The whole affair
was made of boards, covered with can
vas and painted to resemble bricks.
At last the auspicious evening came
round and the church was crowded to
the doors with eager Boonvillians of
every age, denomination and hue.
People were not going to stay away be-
cause they belonged to other churches.
Santa Claus wasn't billed to appear at
any other church, and all were well
come.
The Notwithstanding chimney was
the center of observation, and it was
hard work for the superintendent to
gain any attention at all when he pro-
ceeded with the opening exercises.
He spoke briefly of the expected guest
of the evening. and there was a song
or two, but his words were received
with manifest impatience and the
songs were rushed through in double
quick time.
At the appointed moment for the ar
rival of Santa Claus there was a faint
jingling of bells, as If in the distance.
The merry jingle grew louder and
louder, and stopped apparently just
overhead with a final jingle accom-
panied by shrilly-shouted: "Whoa"
Then there was commotion in the
chimney and suddenly fuzzy white
head popped up from the opening at
the top and gleeful "Ha, har issued
from the make-believe Santa as he held
aloft an armful Of toys. In another
moment he emerged from the fireplace
below and went capering about the
Christmas tree, hanging the contents
of his pack upon its branches
The audience was in a tumult- Every
neck was stretched and twisted to en-
able its owner to observe every move
ment of the wonderful apparition be-
fore them. The men and boys "Haw-
hawed" and shouted and the women
and girls 'Oh, myedr and giggled de-
ightedly.
In a few moments his pack was
emptied, and with the squeaky an
nouncement that he had good many
more chimneys to climb that night st.
Nick bade them good-by and disap-
peared in the fireplace.
The room became suddenly quiet and
every eye was raised to the chimney
top in the expectation of getting
parting glimpse of the jolly old saint,
but he did not show up at that point.
He came to view lower down and in
anything but a jolly condition. Just
before reaching the top one of the
boards inside the chimney on which he
stepped gave way and down came poor
Santa Claus, chimney and all.
thar ~ q wind 6-uY m
a very clever performance, but there
were no bones broken, and the bogus
Santa Claus joined in the laugh at his
own expense and jocosely remarked
that he never could go up a flue very
gracefully anyhow"
FRANK 3. WEIGH.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22
ST. NICK IN TROUBLE.
The Queer Experience of Santa Cisus n
Sunday school.

SUNDAY bcnpoi
There was to be a "Sandy Claws" at
the Boonville Baptist church for the
Sunday school scholars, and elaborate
preparations had been made for the
event. There had been Christmas trees
at the church since time out of mind,
but there had never been a Santa
Claus, and old and young alike were
all agog over the expected treat The
announcement had gone forth that ST.
Nick was to visit the church by way
of the chimney on Christmas Eve and
hang presents on the tree for the chill
dren, and as consequence expectation
ran high among the small folk Of
Boonville.
A certain young man who was some
what popular on account of previous
performances was selected to imper-
senate Santa Claus. For the purpose
he had provided himself with white
whiskers and wig and coat and cap
trimmed with fur. With these and
his face Redeemed with carmine he
made very presentable figure of the
jolly old saint.
In one corner of the Sunday school
room an imitation fireplace had been
constructed, with a chimney extending
nearly to the ceiling, which was about
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22
Fixing IL up.

Young Tutter-I just dropped in to
say that / am getting up little straw
ride for Christmas, Miss Maud, and /
thought perhaps you would like to go.
Miss Maude Twickenham doubt
fully)-Well, don't know. Mother is
q little particular about my going on
straw-rides, Mr.. Tutter. You know,
she has some very strange notions.
presume you will drive-as usual?
Tutter-Yes. | expect to.
Miss Twickenham (brightly)-Well,
I guess perhaps / can arrange 1t. L
will promise mother to sit on the same
seat with the driver-Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22

Hipple-How would you like me for
a Christmas present, Miss Cash?
Miss Cash-Im afraid Mr.. Trivvet
wouldn't like it.
Hipple-Mr. Trivvet?
Miss Cash-Yes; you see I've prom
ised to be his Christmas gift myself
JUDGE
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22
An Ignorant CantaIn.

Old Lady-What is the matter now?
Steamboat Captain-We've run on
sand-bar.
Old Lady-Well, why don't you go
over it? What's your walking beam
for, I'd like to know?-N. Y. Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22

people. You're a nice man to run
plantation, aint you? You haven't
even asked where they've gone, or
whether they've gone at all or not.
There's been time and chance enough
for them to run all your niggers to the
swamps.
They wouldn't dare They could
never hide 'em, and"
"Hadn't you better look for your
self?" said Gardette, With a sneer.
Conrad Bostock, irritated but not
apprehensive, started for the door and
flung it open. Bess tried to get away,
but he sprang after her and seized her
by the arm.
"What are you doing here, you
wench?" he demanded, shaking her by
the shoulder.
Nothing, NAUSEA"
where's the overseer. and that
young fellow?"
The woman hesitnted-
"Ahar' said Gardctte. Tell me, you
black scarecrow-or I'll cut your heart
outr'
"Dey done gone to Don'son,"
screamed the frightened woman
"How long ago?"
bout an hour, raaussa."
"Who went with them?"
20 maussa-"
Tell, you wench-or I'll cut your
throat!'
One Of the men handed him knife.
The woman cried and begged.
Tell me the truth. then, or you
dier'
missy Coral went wiv 'em. Dey're
all goin' to de nawf."
With an oath the infuriated master
flung the woman off, and rushed TOT
the stables, followed by his COM
panions- Everything on wheels was
hopeiessly disabled.
"who did this?" he thundered. TO the
trembling negro in charge.
"Maussa LIE Fevre, sab. ! begged
him not-but he done would do II.
"Where's the other horses-ano 'he
mules?" =,
"He done turn 'em all outen de
cane" -.
AGO catch them-quick!"
"IIl try, maussa-but de nign,
dark. an it takes long time to nne
'em."
-o,-rr~rynf
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22

And the River Of Love rolled past
Rolled on to freshen the withered wood,
Rolled on to nourish the kind and good,
Which the angels sang TO see
But it came at last where palace stood
That sheltered the hosts of sin
o the sands leaped up 10 the rivers swell,
The great rocks crumbled-the sin walls fell
And devils went wailing about in hell,
Because that the good should win
Rang the bells Of Christmas morning.
Sang the choirs the song OF peace,
Sang the song OF sweet release;
Crystal flakes the sky sdorning
Noiseless fitted here and there,
Starring all the quiet air,
Kissing cheeks and flying curls
OF the trooping boys and girls;
Limping on supporting staff,
Age joined in the JOYOUS laugh.
"Christmas morning." sang the river,
Christ is born" the bells replied,
Thanks TO God, the blessing giyer;
For our sins the Saviour died"
And the Sisters Three, by the gate above,
Cast flowers TO drift on the River OF Love.
CHARLES EUGENE BANKS.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22
I'll be here" said Billings.
CHAPTER II,

At twelve o'clock the next day they
met in the road. They came afoot.
Before we enter into this little COM
petition" said Podsley, 1--WE stake our
honor as gentlemen to carry out every
detail of this contract, and to do so
without carping or grumbling. If
win, you take the poison as soon as l
give it to you; If you win I shall do
the same"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22
On Xmas Morn.

Tommy-Isn't this called the horn
of plenty, mamma?
Mamma-Yes; don't you think it
pretty title?
Tommy-No, don't; because have
eaten all the candy there was in it,
and there wasn't half enough.-Pl lck.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22
In neen Trouble.

Stranger-What's the matter, my
little man?
Small Boy-I-I took mamma out for
a walk, and I've lost her somehow, and
I'm 'fraid she can't find herself any
where. Boo, hoo, hoo.-Good News.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22
Inexpansixa Gift Making.

Mrs. Jamesy-Have you ten dollars,
Dick?
Mr.. Jamesy-Here It is. What do
you want it for?
Mrs. Jamesy-I want to give you
Christmas present. dear.-Chicago Rec
ord
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22
x,a@n TAR Error.

.sHaw-haw." la, ghed the chicago '
man, as he read the bin Oh ;...i,es ia,s
easterners make sol nc queer m,s'-ns ms i,aad
You've got croquet, Is under ..ss ,as IsA y 4
az entries. Out wea ' CUqaeNe
Rswa.'DRroqklRA e.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22

'.Mr. Lillib, ny gave me pear nav
min for Chris tmas present.
"What did yc u give him?
"Permission 70 give it.-hleaso
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-12-22
His Daily Duty.

"And they say you drove that rich
man to drink?'
"Yes, sir, but I couldn't help it,"
Couldn't help Ill What do you
mean?"
He made me. sir. / was hs c9aoh-
ruxu. 3Sly0 Lie.