Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-08-03
OFFICIAL BUDGET.
Coy. Thornton's Formal Call for all
irrigation Convention at DEM
ing-Capital City News
Notes.

Notes.
The following self explanatory docu-
ment was issued at the executive Office
yesterday afternoon:
To the people of New Mexico, Arizona, vest
ern Texas and of the State of Chihuahua.
in the Republic of Mexico;
Whereas, All of the citizens of the
above states are actively interested in
the irrigation industry, and are, in large
measure, dependent upon irrigation for
the development of their agricultural
resources; and
Whereas, A large portion of the people
in the territory of New Mexico, of the
western portion of the state of Texas,
and of the Northern portion of the state
of chihuahua, are largely dependent upon
the Rio Grande river for their water
supply for irrigation purposes; and
Whereas, The greater portion of the
water of said river passes away during
the season Of the year when not needed
| for purposes of irrigation, which, with a
| proper sytem of reservoirs could be saved
and utilized, and would thereby greatly
aid to the wealth and prosperity of said
| region;an
Whereas, Large quantities of the waters
of said river which have for many years
been appropriated and used by the citi-
zens residing in the valley thereof, south
of Albuquerque, for purposes of irriga-
ton, and upon the continual use of which
depends the life and prosperity of the
community, has been wrongfully appro-
priated and diverted to other uses by the
residents near the headwaters of said
stream, in Colorado, thus causing water
famine in the lower valley, which from
year to year grows greater, until the agri-
cultural interests are IN imminent danger
of destruction unless such diversion be
checked.
Now, therefore, for the purpose of coun-
selling together, and devising ways and
means to stop such unlawful use and d.
version of the waters of the Rio Grande,
and of storing and preserving in reser-
yoirs the springs and storm waters that
now go to waste annually, and of discuss
ing and considering all important ques
tions relating to irrigation laws, irriga
tion securities, irrigation methods, and to
devise and agree upon some general and
concerted plan of action looking to the
development of the agricultural, whit
cultural, and horticultural resources of
such region by saving and utilizing the
waters thereof, mass convention of
the citizens residing In said portion of
said states and territories is hereby called
to meet at Deming, in the territory of
New Mexico, on Tuesday, November 7,
1898, and subsequent days.
All persons residents within said por-
- oko4,
fully requested to attend and participate
in the deliberations of said convention,
and all counties, municipal corporations,
irrigation, acequia and canal corpora
tlons, boards of trade, and chambers of
commerce are invited to send delegates
thereto.
Dated at Santa Fo, the capital of New
Mexico, this the I'd day of August, A. d.
1898.
w. T. THORNTON,
Attest: Governor of New Mexico.
s. ALEXANDER,
Secretary of Territory.
OFFICIAL NOTES.
A new postoffice has been established
at Galisteo, in Santa Fe county, and Justi-
niano Leyba has been appointed post
master.
The territorial board of equalization
meets in this city on Monday next. Thus
far but two appeals have been received,
one from Taos and tho other from Sierra
county.
A petition is being passed around at
East Las Vegas asking Gov. Thornton to
pardon out of the pen Procopio Rail, re-
Gently sent there for one year, on the
charge of horse stealing.
Hon. Anastacio Barela informs the Las
Cruces Independent that he has receipts
which show the territory to owe balance
to the estate of Mariana Barela, late sher-
if of Dona Ana county.
Ex-Sheriff j. L. Perea is not defaulter
to cent in this county, and his final set
prove the truth of this assertion.--Albu-
querque Citizen.
1t can be said to the credit of A. B.
Laird that he is not among the list of
sheriffs who are delinquent to the terri
tory or county. He makes prompt settle
ments, so says the Silver City correspond
emit Of the Ell Paso Times.
Gen. Z. Il. Hobart, who retired from
the surveyor generals Office yesterday,
| will continue to reside in Santa Fe and
| will engage in business as irrigation engi-
neer, in which particular line he is a
master in his profession. His office will
be at his home, which is soon to be con-
nected with the city by telephone.
Deputy U. s. Marshal Cantly arrested
ten persons at Deming last week for vio-
lation of the Edmunds law. They were all
Mexicans and were brought here for OK
animation before Harry W. Lucas, who is
the United States commissioner for this
place. 1t is probable that more arrests
for violation of the Edmunds law will be
made before long.-silver City Sentinel
At the penitentiary to-day Nestcr Mon.
toya vas appointed cell keeper in place
of Geo. G. Smith, who goes to work as
guard; Chas. Cantwell was named to tenn
porarily succeed Pablo Baca, of San Mi.
guel county, resigned as captain of the
day guard; Manuel Silva, also of San
Miguel county, resigned and was succeeded
as guard by Geo. Foote, of Silver City.
Business men who neglect to observe
when their licenses expire are liable to be
punished heavily for doing business with
out authority. They must procure the
license before engaging in business, o,
will be guilty as defined in section 842
Compiled Laws. 1t has been.a practice
at times, to issue licenses dating the com
mencement of the business to cover pc
Rod prior to the issuance of the license
This kind of practice is not authorized
by law. 1t is not the duty of the assessors
to call for applications. The law maker
it a duty to procure license before en-
gaging in the occupation.
ROUND ABOUT TOWN.