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The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1894-10-12

If the unsophisticated voter wants
TO know whether New Mexico wool
is up OF down, just as the wool
grower.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1894-10-12

The two free trade parties-the
populists and the democratic-will
hot catch the majority of the votes
in New Mexico in November.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1894-10-12
SHERIFF.

thereby announce myself as a Republican
candidate for the office of Sheriff OF the
County of Sierra. subject to the action of the
County Republican nominating convention.
e. JAMES DAIGLISH.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1894-10-12
For Delegate to Congress
T. B. CATR0N.

Sierra county democrats will name
their ''plZen" tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

THE mutterings OF discomfort throughout
the land do not forebode any disaster to our
institutions. Beyond temporary inconve-
nience and short period of suffering is a
promise of better things. A high tide OF
prosperity creates fictitious values and unsafe
speculations. We are now experiencing the
inevitable reaction. II is the result of false
system of industrial economy, which places
the endeavors of the many at the disposal OF
the few. There is no scarcity in our country
of any OF those things which go TO make our
people comfortable and happy. 1t is the IN
equal distribution which makes suffering.
We live in an age Of industrial progress. Old
methods are quickly outworn. A few, more
sagacious, more powerful, and less scrupu-
lous than the masses, have grasped the situa-
the general hurt. They have created syndi
Gates and monopolies and trusts. We make
no outcry against these combinations in them
selves. 1t is the use to which they are put.
The wise ones have set US the example. In
the unrest now throughout the country is the
sign of an awakening. Let the wisdom that
is bred in our schools stand us in good stead
now. Let US in the multitude of counsels
evolve an industrial system which shall make
these tidal waves of depression matters only
OF ancient history.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
CAPITOL ErcHINGs:
DRAWN ON THE SPOT.

Senator Mills walks with . quick, nervous
steps though he felt ike Kicking the cd vaiorem
stunning out Of tariff obstacles with his own spe-
cinc boot
Senator Hill has dissinctiveiy furtive way Of
looking about him, Nothing in sight seems to
escape him.
There goes Senator Bate with an unlightsd
cigar In his mouth. He consumes many cigar,
The last time Senator Bate smoked was at the
battle OF Shiloh. He and o devoted brother were
fighting side by side. Tho brother gave him 2
them down. The brother was killed, and the
Senator, then colonel and sfterward major
general, was feerfuliy wounded He has never
hgnted cigar since that fsteful morning.
senator Hosr Is wearing q very gay Spring
suit 1t Is light in weight and color, as the
Senator is heavy in wisdom and avoirdupois
Senator Walcott used apparently to have .
new suit for every day or two, but now he seems
not ashamed Of his last seasons trouserA
Senator George sits In his chair away down
deep, speaks little. and hears much. He II one
Of the most faithful listeners In Congress-
Senator Aldrich usually sports Q natty, bright
Spring suit, but this season he wears black. Is
he In mourning for the tariff
Senator Sherman must smile only inside of
him His face Is always as grave as q mule In q
snowstorm.
Charlie Crisp, the Speakers son, pleasant fea-
lures, full OF apt intelligence, is always at his
parliamentary law, they say, to equip dozen
congressman
The Capitol policeman doesn't look SO stern
now that the Coxey demonstration has become q
chestnut
looking American citizen, but somehow he Inn
presses me IS though he was Just about going to
punish somebody.
Representative McCrearys smooth face has
tol 1t must suggest ice cream and strawberries
to tho gallery girls.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
A Bril,iar, "Srand Off,"

Once in many long whiles the editorial mail
brings 5righ: letter. Below is one recsived
in reply TO a request for exchange. 1t is the
prettitst, neatest, and brightest ''stand-oiI''
yet encountered. man who possesses such
royal ability to disappoiDt and yet tickle
needs no money in this lie. His face and his
talk ought to be legal tender for all commod-
tiles.
THE TINES, Washington. D. c.
I. Dear Sir: should be much pleased to comply
with your courteous request for On exchange,
but the journalist has an invariahle rule, which
you will see at the head Of editorial coiur;:n:
I'VE will not exchange with any paper" mo-
ments reflection will convince you Of the neces-
sty Of IL; our circulation s confined almost ex-
clusively to newspaper men, and il We Eek
changed" we would have scry few cash sub
scribers, and a very large collection of local
papers and periodicals. which, however interest
ing ana valuable they might be, are not legal
tenfer for the payment Of printers, paper men,
or even for the modest editorial lunch OF pie and
milk. We should be pleased to exchange any
courteses practicable, but the wild yearning for
money, displayed by printers, paper dealers,
landlords, and bakers cornpels us to adhere
strictly to the rule Of exchanging our paper only
for cash. Can't we meet you on that basis
Yours, truly, The Journalist,
ALLAN FoRMAN
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
4 PARABLE.

A long time ago and long way off, posi-
bly, in Arizona, band of aborigines settled in
valley cut through the mountains by a swift
running stream of melted snow. The soil
was the rich alluvium washed down each year
and baked hard by the burning sun. which
came almost within reaching distance in the
| Summer months. Without moisture 1t was
dry and unproductive as sawdust; with the
necessary water applied it blossomed like
| Aaron's rod. The trees from the surrounding
gulches afforded material for mans habita-
tions, and land for many times their number
was at their disposal. They brought water
from the river in trenches. and made that
desert blossom like the rose. There was
plenty and comfort, and even luxury, so far
as they knew.
After generations passed in this quiet man
ner few of the more enterprising members
concluded to move up the valley. They
selected an eligible site. and threw wide
dam across the stream, to divert some of the
water to their garden patches. As time went
on the dam grew higher, the gardens ex-
tended and required more water. and the set
Elements below began to languish fir ON lack
Of sufficient irrigation. Nothing was done,
however, and the dam kept growing. Then
the dwellers in the valley were told that on
payment of small toll of their products the
owners Of the water-by this time it had be-
come property-would furnish q sufficient
supply from their reservoir. Crops became
more uncertain as the water grew scarcer,
and the poorer planters came up to the hydro
Gratis to rent land, not more fertile, but better
watered. Others beceme servants, and titled
the soil and gathered the harvests Of the
water lords. Still there was no murmur, and
new foodgates were put in, and the dam
rose and the gardens widened Then the
poor riparians on the lower level mortgaged
their farms for water and soon became ten
ants, and part Of their annual rent consisted
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
ANOTHER IDOL SHATTERED.

George NJ. Pullman, philanthropist, has
strike on his hands. He had accumulated a
neat fortune of many millions by making lux
urious cars for travellers. He then combined
profit and publicity by laying out the model
town of Pullman, where morality, temperance
and the other Christian virtues should -four
ish, as a monument more enduring than
brass to the benevolent and thrifty employer.
Incidentally he charged snug rent for his
improved homes.
Last year the company complained OF dull
times and cut wages from 33 to so per cent,
but rents in that beautiful city remained at
the old figure Lately IT seemed to the en-
ployes that business was improving, and they
asked a restoration of the old scale, and re-
solved to strike if is was not conceded. The
phianthropist announced that the company
had been carrying the men at this reduction
rather than close the works, but this demand
compelled him to shut down. This generosity
of working men at reduced rates on full
priced palace cars is not readily apparent, but
Mr.. Pullman is probably saving for library
in his model town, or possibly he has wicked
partner who does the cutting and locking-out,
like good Mr. Carnegie and bad Mr.. Frick.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

S. B. ASHLEY. the treasurer Of the Barnaby
gingham mills of Fall River, Mass, has
issued a circular announcing to the employees
that he has ordered the closing of the mills
because OF the "imbecile position Of the
administration and the "idiotic legislation
of Congress. We agree as to the "idiotic
legislation" but not as to the ''imbecile posi-
tom of the administration; and as to the
former, the political friends OF Mr.. Ashley
who 1t seems is member of the Republican
central committee OF Massachusetts, as
much to blame as the other side. As matter
of fact, Mr.. Ashley has closed his mills because
the people of the country are too poor to buy
his gingham as fast as he can produce it. The
cause of their poverty is, as Kipling would
say, "another story"
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

ing its mission In the various ramincations Of
business, would give much life to it. Further,
the extra so cents paid to the laborers would
cause an increase Of wages In the skilled
trades, thus giving other men more money to
spend. The result Of this would be to still
further quicken business. And so 1t would
60 until the circle was complete.
This would be the effect for while. Then
would step in an insidious factor which would
creased wages to working people and in
creased business to merchants. We know
him; we have seen him at his baleful work.
He sees that workingmen are able to live bet.
ter than they used to; he sees that business
men and merchants are enjoying increased
profits. He steps in and demands his share
a share Of an increased prosperity which he
had no hand in bringing about. He Is the
landlord.
Soon after the landlord has made bis
demand half OF the half dollar extra wage OF
the worker Is taken from the trade and
slowed away in the landlords pocket; later,
maybe, he gets all the half dollar. The sales
while at the same time the rent OF the loca-
tion ON which he does business continues
until we find hard times. This is the way the
panic from which we are emerging was brought
about; this is the way all the panics from
which our country has suffered have been
brought about.
The Commissioners fear that raising the
wages of laborers will "work great hardship
to the employers Of the District" They fear
too much. They fear through ignorance.
The better the wages of labor the better the
condition of the people. The better the con-
diton Of the people the faster will our ciyiliza-
ton advance.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
BAD FOR TREASURY CLERKS.
Legislative and Executive Appropriatio
Bill Will Reduce Their Number.

lie legislative and Executive Appropriation
Bill Will Reduce Their Number.
Practical effect will be given 10 the recon-
menda,ions OF the Dockery joint commission
in the legislative, judicial, and executive ap-
preparation bill to be reported next Tuesday.
This bill provinces for the current expenses
OF the government departments. In appro-
pEiatlng for these expenses the bill will treat
the reforms proposed by the Dockery CON-
mission as already accomplished. The main
reform is in the methods OF accounting in the
Treasury Department.
The commission recommended the aboli-
ton of the Office of second comptroller and a
Encouragement of auditors. The effect Of the
change was to dispense with 146 clerks, and
thus reduce expenses s197,0
The reduction OF office force applied to
many chiefs of divisions and other nigh grade
employees. The changes were incorporated in
bill which passed the House, but Is still
pending in the Senate. The Appropriation
Committee will trea. the legislation as con-
summated. and will appropriate for the
Treasury on the basis of its reorganization.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

THE concensus OF public opinion for the
last twelve months, as voiced In a large por-
ton of the newspapers OF the country, has
been that it is eminently patriotic and reputa-
BILE for certain classes Of trusts and wealth to
force Congress to certain legislation by
threats and acts of refusing credits, or by
shutting down manufactures, or by hearings
of interested persons; and it is equally un-
patriotic and disreputable for the victims
among the masses of the people to make a
display Of numbers to petition for redress
from the acts forced on the country by the
ether classes.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
ASK

Any man who is competent
to judge, and who is not
prejudiced, and he'll tell
you that OUR garments are
not equaled by any other
ready-to-wear ones in town,
nor excelled by even the
finest custom-made ones.
We use the finest fabrics
and trimmings, cut in the
latest fashions, employ none
but hrst-class workmen, and
guarantee each and every
garment to fit perfectly, and
our prices are no higher for
these strictly high-grade
garments than others ask
for the ordinary sorts.
Stop in and see our line and
judge for yourself if it isn't
to YOUR INTEREST to
let us supply your Clothes.
Robinson, Ch0ru & Co.,
Twelfth and F SITS. N. w.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

in keeping the dam in repair and the bitches
cleaned out properly.
These conditions only resulted after many
years, and the remembrance Of the time when
water was free and at the service Of every one
was dim tradition to the oldest inhabitant.
They could recall when they had nominal
possession OF the land, but many doubted
whether such thing as free, unlimited water
had ever existed. The continued wrong had
become vested right. Such government as
they possessed had passed into the hands Of
the controllers Of irrigation, and consisted
chiefly in evictions of those who failed to
liquidate their water rates. At last, when
conditions were becoming intolerable, it be-
gan to be whispered that it was not the IN
tention of the maker Of all things that o few
should SO entirely control the fortunes and
existence of their fellow-men. Strangers
strayed in from adjacent valleys where the
parbarians took the water as they needed It
without the trouble of canals and reservoirs,
and wondered If these were the blessings Of
civilization.
The tenants listened to tine tales Of these
tiaiup 6Hu uSitdtoio, hiSb VIII Wonuei, thoA
with discomfort. and finally came to the con-
clusion tina. poverty with idleness was just as
profitable and much pleasanter than the same
poverty with continuous labor. They put in
very little work patching the dam or banking
the reservoir, and the water began to trickle
through. When the snow in the mountains
melted under the Summer sun little jet.
spur.ed out and the water began to pour over
the top.
One night there came a cloudburst up in the
canyon and the dam yielded. cracked. and
gave way. The flood swept down the valley.
obiiterating every vestige OF the reservoir
and canals and laying waste the little farms.
The fertile gardens above were untouched,
but the principle of life which gave them
value was gone with the dam.
Then new life on a different basis sprang
up in the valley. Men took the water as they
needed it. There was but one restrictions: No
dam was ever to be thrown across that river.
The former naughty owners Of the water left
their arid possessions above, came down and
meekly took up the poorer and unoccupled
land below.
Peace, plenty and abundance reigned. But
there was no wealth and aristocracy or their
invariabe attendants, industrial slavery,
poverty and degradation. And most of the
people were happier.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
Women Voted Re.reneh,nent.

Newburg women voters have done more to
disarm opposition to an extension of suffrage
to their sex than all the petitions and ora
tions, plots, wheedlings, and sophomore
lectures put together. They voted solidly for
retrenchment and keeping the old city hall
In its accustomed place. As . conservative
force opposed opposed to extravaganza women
would be welcome. But, alas! What woman
could long remain hostile to rings?
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

private interests" Not a word about the en-
ployes. Not thought for their interests.
Not care for the tradespeople with whom
this money would be spent. The only ones
spoken for are the real estate speculators
and the money lenders. They have pull,
and are represented by their official agents.
The laborers have no representatives In
Washington. They have no vote. II they
did, would not things be otherwise?
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

Two THOUSAND employees Of the Pullman
Palace Car Company went on strike yester-
day. They demand restoration Of the S31S
per cent. cut made last year. Mr.. Pullman is
millionaire and philanthropist, who builds
model towns for good, docile, humble work
men, but that one-third in their wages would
help the employees considerably in building
homes for themselves. though it might not
add such laurels to the name Of George N.
pu1lmap
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
At the District buildings.

Flav:ns s. Moulton and Thomas H. Elliott
have been detailed for special service in con-
nection with the duties Of the station keeper
OF the Sixth precinct police station.
The Guarantor's Liability Indemnity In
suranee Company has been granted the right
to do business in the District.
John Fl. Steep has been removed from the
police force, and Charles W. Ricketts, ap-
pointed in his place. The resignation Of
Thomas Armstead rs additional private Of the
force has been accepted.
The Commissioners recommend az appro-
priation Of $500 to detray coatingsnt s1-
psuses Of the pubic schools.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

"THE voice OF Louisiana" has been heard
through the sugar convention at New Or
leans. It is the same old story. "The voice
wanted the people of this country to pay
cents pound for sugar worth only cents.
The reason these sugar people give is that
they want to be able to pay their workmen
'.good wages" II they get what they want
they will continue to pay the present wages
provided they cannot get their work done fol
less
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

BLApENsBuRa's citizens made loud pro-
test against the army Of the commonweal en-
tering that historic town. They did the same
thing in 1914, when the British Gen. Ross
came their way. Both protests were vetoed.
Then it was an army Of war, to burn the Cap
itol Now 1t is an army of peace, to flood
the Capitol with petitions.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

A COMMISSION Of engineers has reported
that a great head of water is available fol
power generating purposes at Great Falls Oh
the Potomac If the great heads In Congress
were to take tumble to themselves, the Dis
trict might be cheaply and efficiently served
with a motive power. As the governmen;
controls the river bed, and as the land ad-
jacent is not valuable, It is hard to see where
large enough "divy" can be secured to make
the scheme go.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

IT has been well said that If man Is mod
erately dull or blind, his blindness and dull
ness ge. found out; but If he is supernaturally
dull and blind, he gains a reputation for
wisdom, and wonders why he does not pos
sess the power Of foreseeing future events
which his friends say should come from much
knowledge.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

IT is with much sorrow we tell Senator Hill
that his protege, Billy Sheehan, has decided
te withdraw from politics The leaves are
falling; soon the tree will stand bare and
gaunt. Then the axman will cut the tree
down. Sad days are coming, David.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

A RICH man has been credited with saying
that "a man was d-n fool for being poor. !"
The indications of the time point to u condi-
ton of affairs where his victim will reply,
that he is id scoundrel for being rich."
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

". F. DERFL1SoER, well known to Wash
ington printers. but now of New York, in
tends organizing an ''army" to come here
and present to our national legislators o
'living petition" in favor of governmental
ownership and control Of the telegraph.
"Derf'' will try to start with 500 men. all
union printers, and the march will end at the
Capitol steps. If the printer army starts,
THE TINES predicts royal march, with many
friends to greet them here
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
WONDERFUL
Closing-Out Sale.

SINGLE and DoUBLE-BREAsTED SACK SUITS
now Sc, sc, $50, and g: were $40, s12 SIS, and
sl6-CUTAwAYs now go. IS. SO, and so. were
SIS, SIG, SIS, and s2o-REGEyT and DoyETAIL
CUTS now s., $3.50. so, and gil; were SIC, sl9
SO and s2s-PRINCE ALBERTs now $40 and
sl2. 50; we're so and ss5-PANTS now 75c, 81, e.
s. so, and s3; were 81 80, So 81 s., and S. Thou
sands of CHLDREN'S SUITS. 10 "A years, in
kits, JERSEYS, and WASHABLE SUITS, from
81 up. KNEE PANTS, 1sc and upward.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

COAL is scarce in Baltimore" There is
plenty of it in West Virginia and Pennsylva-
MIA, and it can be transported to Baltimore
If the owners oi the coal mines viii pay living
wages to miners to dig it out of the ground.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

A YEAR AGO the bankers of the East threat
ened TO give the country taste of hard times.
and did SO. Now Coxey threatens to give the
country taste of good times. Which threat
will be considered the most patriotic by the
future hi storian?
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

SECRETARY HERBERT has examined the plat
ing of the Monterey, with the result that the
reports Of the informers are confirmed. Scot
land is good country; Carnegie mi ght invite
Frick to visit HIM over there until this little
trouble blows over,
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

THE District Commissioners aver that higher
wages for labor will injure the prosperity of
the city Of Washington. Isn't that a back
lick on the protective theory?
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

THE Commissioners are ofthe opinion that
this provision (giving s15o per day to Dis
trict laborers) would result in great hardship
10 all employers Of labor in the city of WASH
ington and in serious injury to public and
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
WASHINGTON, D. G., MAY Is. 1894
Indications.

District Of Columbia and Maryland, fair,
slight change in temperature; variable winds.
Virginia, generally fair; warmer in eastern
portion: variable winds.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

TEE Ancient Order of Hibernians have de-
nounced the American Protective Association
for 'un-Americanism." We suggest that the
two bodies swap names If the charge is true.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

WHynot build new printing office on wheels.
Roll ii around in turn to the various proposed
locations, and it would save condemned
sight OF trouble TO the owners.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

4 COMET has been discovered at Lick OBJ
serratory, California. 1t is heading eastward.
The comets tail is said to resemble a .slong,
luminous, flowing beard viii Senator Pef-
fer kindly rise and explain?
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

SUGAR PLANTERS of Louisiana protest in q
mass that if the bounty is taken away from
them they cannot live How about the rest
of our G.. .OO0. 900 of consumers.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

To ANXIOUS EaiPLoYE-No, the fire escapes
recently put up on the outside Of the Govern
ment Printing Office will not afford protec-
tion from being fired out of your situation.
They were erected by a previous administra-
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

WHAT good reason is there for taking
Breckinrldge off the deficiency appropria-
tions committee. He seems to be an expert
ON moral deficiencies.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

THE manager of Washington's baseball
team says he does not intend to add to its
present strength. There is one consolation
he can't weaken it much.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13

The reading clerk of the Senate has no
sinecure these days. Mr.. Quay has desk
full of matter that he wants read in full to the
Senators.