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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29
RAILROAD RECElVERSHIPS.

The long expected scandal in the North
ern Pacific railroad receivership has ex-
ploded and shows up Henry Willard and
the receivers in most unenviable light.
There are reports abroad that matters
are not altogether straight in the Union
Pacific receivership. In marked con-
trast with this is the status of A., T. & s.
F. affairs. For this giant corporation
and its officers and receivers, press and
public alike, have only the kindest words
to say, and particularly has the western
press given them encouragement. Much
of this is because of the clean record the
road has made and the general confidence
in the rapid growth and development of
the resourceful territory through which
its lines radiate. 1t is now confidently ex-
pected that less than one year will see the
Santa Fe company fully reorganized and
on more prosperous basis than ever,
whereas with the Northern and Union
Pacific it will likely be years before
order can be brought out of the existing
muddled condition of affairs.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

1,250,O0O, or moro than the aggregate
population of all the territories now pro-
posed to be admitted, only two of which
contain people enough to entitle them to
member of congress under the last APP
portionment; but this obvious drawback
will count for nothing in the discussion
of the matter. 1t is believed by the
Democrats that the admission of
these new states will enable
their party to carry the next presidential
election, and that is a conclusive argu-
ment with them in favor of the project.
Probably the Republicans would do the
same thing under the same circumstances.
No party has ever yet been superior to
such temptation, and it is not likely
that any party ever will be. But the fact
remains that the practice is improper
and indefensible. There should be fixed
and uniform conditions and regulations
in a business of SO much interest and
importance to the whole country; but it
is idle to expect the adoption of plan
of that kind at this late day, and, indeed,
there will be little or no use for it after
the admission now contemplated, as they
will practically dispose of the last of the
territories.--S Louis Globe-Democrat.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29
k"T
The Admission OF New states.

1t is curious and significant fact that
in almost every case of the admission of
a new state, the matter has been deter
mined by strictly political considerations.
The power of congress in this important
respect is virtually absolute. There are
no general conditions prescribed as to the
qualifications for statehood, and the cir
cumstsnces have not been the same in
any two instances. The constitution
simply provides that "New states may be
admitted by the congress into this Union;
but no new state shall be formed or erect
ed within the jurisdiction of any other
state, nor any state be formed by tho
junction of two or more states or parts Of
Estates without the consent of the legisla-
lures of the states concerned as we'll as of
congress" There is nothing said about
the number of people, the amount of
property, the extent of territory, or any
other question pertaining to the require
ments of a proposed state. All considera-
tions of that kind are left to the discre-
ton of congress; and so it has happened
that new states have been admitted in an
unsystematic and inconsistent way, ac-
cording to the chances of partisan I'D
vantage prevailing at different times.
This is probably not what the trainers of
the constitution intended and ex pected;
but they left the opportunity for it, and
the opportunity has been eagerly i'm
proved.
There is an apparent intention on the
part of the present congress to admit all
of the existing territories, with view to
promoting the interests of the Democratic
party. 1t is doubtful if any one Of them
is duly fitted to become a state, and
there is suggestion of injustice in the
idea of giving each of them the same
power in the senate that is possessed by
the most populous and wealthy state in
the Union. This manifest and serious
objection has not operated as restraint
in previous instances, however, and there
is no reason to believe that it will do so
in the present contingency. The average
population of the states to-day is about
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29
A Fixture and q Blessing.

The Santa Fe railroad is just as per-
manent an institution as the state of
Kansas. 1t is part and parcel of that
great commonwealth. The people of
that state regard it as one of "their
things" It has been an essential factor
in the development of the wide domain
which it traverses. 1t has brought under
cultivation and within reach of market
thousands upon thousands of valuable
farms. 1t will continue to be sustained
by the country which it has rendered
available for agriculture. 1t is doubtless
now passing through its supreme moment
of stress. 1t will not cease to he great
artery of commerce because of its present
financial embarrassment. The receivers
to whom it's management has been in
trusted will probably administer its
affairs wisely and prudently, and there is
no reason to doubt that, with the general
revival in business which must come
sooner or later, the Santa Fe will regain
much of its old-tlme prosperity.-Kansas
City Star.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29
HOW DO YOU LIKsII?

"IT any man will not work, neither
shall he eat" Bradstreets estimates that
in 119 cities of this country there are
100000 people in enforced idleness and
consequently in starvation. How do you
like it, Last year work and food we're
plenty. This year food is plenty but
there is not much work. Those who
rallied at the policies that had produced
the prosperity of the country up to last
year find it harder to digest the present
theories; and the result is poor stay for
empty stomachs.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29
Eay0rS New MeXiCN.

The eastern press is generally in favor
of statehood for New Mexico, but they do
cause of Arizona. If, however, fortune
favors Arizona and she becomes state
she will have no trouble in convincing
her eastern neighbors of her ability to
care for herself and manage her own af-
fairs.-Tucson Citizen.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29
Nothing But n Wedding.

There is possibly some palliation for
delaying the consideration of the senate
bill for the admission of the territories
in order to give its chairman, Mr.. Faux
ner, a chance to get married. But it
should be understood that hereafter no
congressional business will be postponed
for anything of less importance than a
wedding.-Kansas City Star.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

However much ex-President Harrison
may be personally disliked by individual
members of his party it is impossible not
to admire his silence and dignity under
cruel Misrepresentation by a former party
comrade. Walter @. Gresham's conduct
concerning Hawaii is privately and pub
licly base. Envy and jealousy have in
duced him to besmirch his old good
name. The desire and intention to be-
little his rival ia only too apparent.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

Mr.. MoVEAau, Republican e1-attorney
general, and present Philadelphia Mug
wump, is promptly confirmed in his ap-
pointment. Mr.. Hornblower, lifelong
Democrat, is held in suspense, probably
because certain D. B. Hill refuses to
toot his trumpet. If there were anything
in name this difficulty, would not be in
surmountable.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29
The strength Of the West Increasing

With Arizona, Utah and New Mexico
admitted as states, the strength of the
country, west of the Mississippi, in the
United States, will be imposingly for
midable. 1t may be even little appal-
ling to the gold power.-Denver Evening
Sun.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

TEE lead miners of this territory must
get move on themselves and petition
congress against the taking off of the
duty on lead and lead ores; otherwise
they will be compelled to work at Mexi-
can peon wages, say go cents day. How
will they like this?
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

For every dollar tho manufacturers
have lost during the Democratic hard
times, the railroads have lost So or So.
Witness the number of trunk lines that
have passed into the hands of receivers.
When business is slack freights are small
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29
1.-THE List Holds Out.

If the list of Republicans who will &C.
cept political honors from the Democratic
administration is long enough President
Cleveland ought to be able in time to
build up pretty good cabinet and diplo-
matte service.-Chicago Mail.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29
THE SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
A Significant Fact.

1t is a significant fact that petitions
against the Wilson bill are being sent in
by the score, and not single one has yet
been received in its favor.-St. Louis
Globe-Democ
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

WHAT is the world coming to, anyhow?
A lot of New York surgeons and dentists
have invented spring for facilitating
the use of thu jaw bone. They ought to be
boycotted. What is most needed is some
invention to reduce the action of the jaw
bona
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29
T.. A. EISKE,

Attorney and counselor at law, P. 0. Box
''F," Santa Fe, N. NJ, practices in su-
preme and all district courts of New Mex
leo. Special attention given to mining
and Spanish and Mexican lana grant
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29
r. r. CONWAY.

Attorney and Counselor at Law, Silver
City, New Mexico. Prompt attention
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, 1893-12-29

As soon MS the Brazilian fleets get in
such position that they must fight and
can not get away from each other, naval
engagement between them will probably
take place; till then you must possess
your souls in peace.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29
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 Catron block.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

The Sunshine state it will be in the
year 1895; wish it would come to pass
sooner, but it seems it can not be done.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

The old brand of "Protection Dem
ocrat" is excluded from the country by
the Wilson bill.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30.

The country has yet little more than
three years of Grover, to the country's
sorrow be it said.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

Mr.. CLEVELAND is keeping quiet on
Hawaiian matters; he has made fool of
himself in the case and probably has
found that out.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

"MR CLEVELAND has nothing to hide in
Hawaiian matters. New Haven News.
We should say not; the foolishness in his
course is so apparent it can not be
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29
CATRON & SPIESS.
A. L. MORRISON,

Attorney and Counselor at Law. Prac-
tices in all the courts of the territory.
Special attention given to land office
business. Office in Catron Block, Santa
Fe, N. M.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

@s-T The New MEXICAN is the Oldest news
paper in New Mexico. 1t is sent to every
Post Office IL 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, 1893-12-29

RATION is to have sanitarium; what's
the matter with Santa Fe securing such
an institution?
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

THIS city must bestir itself in the mat
ter of advancing during the coming year,
else 1t will be left in the shuttle.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

GEO. W. KNAEBEI4,
Office in Griffin block. Collections and
searching titles a specially.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

The Populist state officials in Kansas
have filled the minor offices in their con-
troll with relatives. That's what they
were elected for.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

EDWARD L. BARTLETT,
Lawyer, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Office,
Catron block.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

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able monthly.
All communication intended for publica-
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New MEXICAN Printing Co..
Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-12-29

RALPH E. TWITCHELL,
Attorney at Law. Catron block, Santa Fe,
New Mexico.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

MAX FROST,
Attorney at Law, Santa Fe. New Mexico
The record-union., 1893-09-04
GERMANY,s EMPEROR.
His Majesty Arrives at Metz to Attend
the Army Maneuvers.

BERLIN, Sept. 4.-Emperor William
and the Crown Prince Of Italy arrived at
Metz this morning to attend the army
maneuvers. After the imperial party at
tended church there was a parade Of
troops. The Emperor rode at the head of
the line as it marched through the city.
The spectacle was an inspiring one and
the utmost enthusiasm was shown.
The maneuvers begin tomorrow. They
will be on a larger scale than usual. Four
entire army corps will be in the field and
engage in mimic battle. Metz will be
the point OF attack Of the hostile army.
The Emperor, on arriving at Metz to-
day, made speech in reply to the ad-
dress of welcome delivered by the Mayor
of the city. He said Metz and its army
CORPS formed the cornerstone of the
military power of Germany, and were
destined to be the safeguard of the peace
of Germany and the whole of Europe. 1t
was his firm purpose, the Emperor said,
to maintain this peace.
The Emperor went to CourcelIes this
afternoon, and from there drove to Mer-
vile, where he has new country resi-
dence. The streets were thronged with
residents and strangers, and his majesty
was greeted with the greatest enthusiasm.
lie was also presented with an address of
welcome from the Lorraine, Diet ex-
pressing feelings Of loyalty felt by the in
habitants of the province for his majesty.
BITTER COMMENTS ON HIS ACTS.
PARIS, Sept. 3.-The newspapers Of
Paris continue to indulge in bitter COM
ments upon the presence of the Crown
Prince OF Italy at Metz. They say his at
tendance at the German Army move
ments is one Of those things that nation
like France does not forget, but it will
not make her depart from her attitude Of
Calmness.
RUSSIAN SQUADRON TO VISIT FRANCE.
PARIS, Sept. 3.-The French press halls
with delight the visit Of the Russian
squadron TO France, which is expected
| They consider the fact of the announce
ment of the squsdron's coming, made
simultaneously with the announcement
of the visit of the Prince OF Naples to
Metz is of political importance and addi-
tional proof of the cordiality Of the
Franco Russian entente. President Car
not will go to Toulon to welcome the Adj
miral and officers of the visiting fleet.
The record-union., 1893-09-04
Special to the REcoRD-UN1ox.

PARIS, Sept. 4.-The country was in a
state OF excitement yesterday over the
second ballots taken for members of the
Chamber of Deputies. The campaign,
which has been under way for two weeks,
became more active. and resulted in addi-
tional violence with each succeeding day.
In this city the excitement eliminated
last evening, when dense crowds as
sembled in the bOulevards and in front Of
the newspaper offices to learn the results
of the voting, The throngs were in a
boisterous mood, and there were disor-
derly scenes at various points, which the
police quickly suppressed and scattered
the participants.
There were 164 second ballots taken.
At 1918 this (Monday) morning returns
showed l09 Republicans, Conservatives
and Rallied Rights candidates elected, q
Republican gain of sixteen seats. Flo
quet, formerly President OF the Chamber
of Deputies, was defeated by a Socialist,
his connection with the Panama Canal
scandal proving fatal. Much excitement
was caused by the announcement that
CIemenceau was also defeated.
At l:3O A. N. the results from 152 dis
tricts were received. They show 1872 Re-
publlcans, $ Conservatives and ii Rallied
Rights candidates elected. Reports are
coming in OF conflicts between followers
OF defeated and successful candidates.
The record-union., 1893-09-04
BATTLE WITH BANDITS.
Three Men Killed in Oklahoma Terr
tory.

Three Men Killed in Oklahoma Terri
tory.
GUTHRIE 20. t., Sept. 3.-For a num-
Der of months gang of outlaws and
fugitives from justice, whose rendezvous
Is in the extreme eastern part of the
Cherokee strip, have been spending much
time at the village of Ingalls,, sixty miles
northwest of here. They would visit the
town as often as once a week, buying
provisions, ammunition and whisky.
The people there shielded them for the
sake OF getting their trade. This gang
was headed by Bill Dalton, the Oldest of
the notorious Dalton brothers.
For long time the officers have been
waiting for chance to capture the gang.
\ Yesterday, while Bill Dalton. Bill Doolin.
Arkansas Tom, George Newcomb. His
Nibs" and Jack Tusa were drinkino AT
the bar of the hotel, with another man
on guard outside, thirteen deputy mar
shals, under command of ex-Sheriff
Hixon of this city, closed in on the town
and attempted TO capture the gang.
The outlaws scattered and began firing
at once. At the first volley Deputy Dick
Speed fell, shot through the heart. Deputy
Lafe Shadley of Independence SHOT Bill
Dalton's horse and the animal fell on him.
Dalton lay perfectly still until Hadlev.
thinking him dead. approached, when
Bill Dalton jumped to his feet and put
two bullets through the deputy's head,
killing him instantly. He then coolly
mounted the dead officers horse and rode
The record-union., 1893-09-04
Special to the REcoRD-UN1ox.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
SEATTLE (Wash.), Sept. 8. - News
reached here this evening of brutal
murder last evening at Chico, a little
town in Kitsap County. William S.
Fletcher, a we'll known steamboat man,
was shot twice and instantly killed by
Servius Rutten, a rancher. Rutten shot
Fletcher's dog, and the latter went to a
cabin where he was and demanded $40
payment for the dog. After hot words
Rutten fired both barrels of shotgun
into Fletcher's head and neck, tearing
away the side of his head and almost
severing the head from the body. Rut-
ten then ran along the beach about a
hundred yards, when Captain w. B.
Seymour, master of the steamer Grace,
on which Fletcher had been mate, ran
out and stopped him with a revolver.
He put him aboard the boat and lashed
him to the mast until the Sheriff, who
was sent for, arrived. All the people in
town gathered around the boat and
threatened to lynch Rutten. Rutten was
brought to Seattle and lodged in jail to-
night. Fletcher was a half-breed, but
was very popular.
The record-union., 1893-09-04
Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.

SPRINGFIELD (Mo.), Sept. 3.-Near tho
little station of Mound Valley, Kan, at
o'clock this morning, three men held up
the St. Louis and San Francisco passen-
ger train. Express Messenger Chapman
was shot and killed. Failing to secure
money from the express car, the bandits
robbed the passengers. 1t Is estimated
that the amount of money secured fell
not far short of $500. Watches, diamonds
and other valuables were taken along
with the cash. The women were not mo-
Tested. The exact manner in which the
express messenger lost his life is not
known, but he fell a victim TO bullet
from one of the outlaws deadly Win
chesters.
The train, in charge of Conductor Mills,
arrived in this city at IL this morning,
nearly two hours late. Throughout the
robbery only two shots were fired, and
they were the ones that blotted out the
life of the express messenger.
Rufus Cone, Chief of Police of Wichita,
was passenger on the train. The train
crew who went through the holdup, with
the exception of baggage-master Lett
vein. reside at Monet, and did not come
through to this city. The only ones be-
sues Ine women unnOleSLeQ were InOSo
who were travelling in the sleeper.
The work was performed with the cool
est deliberation. The robbers boarded
the engine at Mound Valley. The engi-
neer was ordered to pull out and keep
moving until ordered to stop. About
one and half miles out of the little sta
tion the leader called to the engineer to
stop the train, and then the crew was
robbed, and next the passengers in the
smoking and chair cars. Chief Cone and
the porter OF the sleeper, who were armed,
had taken up position so they were
shielded, but could see the door, and
waited ready foc the battle, but the rob-
bers went by that car and escaped in the
darkness.
When the train reached Oswego a
Sheriff IS posse was organized and started
in pursuit of the bandits.
When the train halted at Mound City
express messenger Chapman left the ex-
press car to 90 into the smoker. He had
got out on the depot platform and started
toward the rear OF the train. and the rob-
berS, who were on the engine, thought
he was going TO give the alarm, and
opened fire on him. He was shot
through the head. The train was forced
70 move on and leave him lying on the
platform.
After the bandits had abandoned the
train it went back after the dead man.
Chapman was y years old, and lived at
Joplin, and leaves a wife to whom he was
recently married.
The record-union., 1893-09-04
CONGRESSIONAL FORECAST.
How the Time OF the TWO Houses VIII
be Occupied This Week.

How the Time of the Two Houses VIII
be Occupied This Week.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-In the Senate
the entire week will, in all probability, be
consumed in consideration Of the bill for
the repeal OF the purchasing clause of the
Sherman Act. The bill for the extension
of bank circulation is still on the calen-
dar as regular order, but there can be
little question that it will be side-tracked
| by its author in the interest OF the repeal
bill. There is nothing so evident as the
purpose OF the advocates of this measure
to force the Senate to squarely face the one
issue for which the session was mainly
called, and to allow no side issue to divert
attention from that object. This is un-
derStood to be the desire of the Admins
tration, and it is probable that if any
assistance is necessary in bringing the
Senate to acquiescence in this programme
of Voorhees,, it would be freely given by
the executive branch of the Government.
There is beginning to be some talk of a
cloture, and already it is announced that
some Senators who have heretofore stood
out against any rule for the curtailment
of debate in the Senate are prepared, in
view of the eXigencies Of the occasion, to
support measure of this kind.
In the House, which does not meet
again until Wednesday, there is nothing
OF promise this week except continual
ton and conclusion of the debate on
rules.