Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1896-12-19


of public funds.
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The Hon. Lorion Miller.
1t is notable fact that to the young
men the west and south are largely in
debted for their advancement and pros
perity. Enterprising and progressive
they have carried forward the work of
progress to the benefit of the various
business, political, educational and So
cial circles with which they have been
connected. A worthy representative is
the subject of our sketch, Mr.. Lorion
Miller, who at present occupies the re-
sponslble position of secretary of the ter
rltory.
Mr.. Miller is native of Maryland, but
in early life his parents moved to Mis-
souri,. Here he had the misfortune to
lose his father who was massacred at
the hands of Bill Ewings men on ac-
count of his sympathy with the south.
His mother, left with four children, had
hard struggle, but faced her trials
bravely and brought up her family well.
Mr.. Miller was educated at the Agri-
cultural College of his native state from
which he graduated with honors
For two years he acted as principal of
school in Illinois, and then represented
publishing house. In 1881 he came to
New Mexico and engaged in mining. He
took an active interest in politics, being
ever active on behalf Of the Democratic
party. His services to the party were
soon recognized as being valuable, and
in 1885 he was appointed clerk of the
United States court at Albuquerque, a
position he filled with conspicuous abil
ity till 1883, when he entered the real es
tate and insurance business at Albu
uuerque, continuing his interests there
until the present time.
In 1898 he was selected by President
Cleveland for his present position OF
secretary of the territory, and here he
has displayed the same capacity for
grasping details, and has discharged his
duties in manner that has been salts
factory.
He is genial, progressive gentleman,
ever working for the advancement OF
New Mexico, and the zeal which he be-
slows in his efforts on her behalf are
sure to be rewarded.
Courteous, accommodating and of
strict integrity he is respected by his
friends, who are to be found in every
section of the territory.
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Marcelno Garcia.
The gentleman whose name stands at
the head of this sketch is one of the well
known and prominent citizens OF Santa
Fe, in the affairs of which city he has
always taken conspicuous part.
Mr. Garcia is a native of this ancient
capital and has naturally taken a deep
interest in the growth and development
of this-the most interesting city on the
American continent.
Mr.. Garcia is descended from one of
the old families of the territory. his
grand -futher, Felix Garcia, having been
an officer in the Mexican army. His
death occurred in 1872 at the age of 80
years.
The father of our subject was Vicente
Garcia, also native of the City OF Holy
Faith, born in 1927.
Marcelino was educated at st. Mi
chael's college. and at an early age be-
gan to earn his own living by clerklng
in store. In this capacity he worked
for the Hon. Felipe Delgado for two
years, afterwards taking place in the
county clerks Office For several years
he served as interpreter for the Pueblo
Indian agency with DR.. B. M. Thomas.
Later with Mr.. Baca he opened gen
eral merchandise store at Rio Puerco. A
year at this and he returned to the In
dian agency, where he was assistant
clerk.
In 1884 he took position as clerk for
r. ID. Burns, of TERRA Amarillo, and
about a year later accepted place as
deputy county clerk OF Santa te county.
In 1856 he was elected county clerk, and
his services we're so satisfactory that he
was favored with a reelection. In 1892
when Santa Fe was incorporated he be.
came member of the city council, and
then was reelected to this position.
In 1895 Gov. Thornton appointed Mr.
Garcia auditor of the territory, one Of
the NEST responsible positions in the gift
of the executive, and for which the in
cumbent is required to furnish bonds il
the amount of 100000.
Mr.. Garcia was married in 1888 to Miss
Kitura Warmock, native of Missouri
and his domestic relations have beer
productive of much happiness. He ha'
a pleasant home in the city, stocl
ranch a few miles out of town. where hi
makes specially of thoroughbred Jer
seys and fruit ranch eighteen mile'
from the city.
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Samuel Eldodt.
The subject of this sketch Mr.. Samue
Edodt, is one of the pioneer merchant
of New Mexico, who has played prom
inent part in the commercial develop
ment Of the territory, rising by success
i've stages from the station of a poor bo.
and a stranger in strange land to ;