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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
THE AMERICAN CARLSBAD.
Hudson Hot Springs of Grant County,
New Mexico

No history of Grant county would be
complete without mention of the Hud-
son Hot Springs, known for many years
throughout the territory for the curative
properties of their waters, but just now,
under progressive and energetic man
agement, reaching out for wider fame,
and place among the big sanitariums
of the world
The springs are located on the line of
the A., L. & S. f. railroad, midway be-
tween Silver City and Deming, the latter
being the junction of the Santa Fe g.
Southern Pacific railroad. No fairer
view could be imagined than that which
greets the eye of the visitor standing
upon the veranda Of the big hotel at
these springs and looking away over a
broad valley bounded by blue noun
tains, now sloping into gentle foot hill
elevations. and now rising into towering
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The temperature is remarkably even
all the year round, extreme heat or cold
being entirely unknown.
The statistics taken at the United
States observatory at Fort Bayard, New
Mexico, sixteen miles distant, proves it
to be the most equable all-the-year-
round climate in the world.
Among the many who have found re-
newed health and vigor in the waters Of
the Hudson Hot Springs the testimony
of Mr.. A. G. Spaulding, Of the great sport
ing supply house at Chicago, is con
vincing. Here is what Mr.. Spaulding
says:
ITO whom it may concern: This is to
say that have visited the Hudson Hot
Springs at Hudson, Grant county, New
Mexico, several times during the past
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near Clayton, but so far they have not
been developed.
"Our schools are in very good condi-
ton. Folsom and Clayton both have nine
months of school each year, with good
teachers and buildings.
"Clayton has new school house
which cost $4,000, and we expect to
get an appropriation from the next ses-
sion Of the legislative assembly. Our
labor supply is equal to the demand.
We have three public buildings in the
county-Clayton school house, $4,000,
and the Union county court house and
Jail, $4,000. They are large and COM
modious, and are we'll kept and in good
condition"
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peaks that pierce the very clouds. The
old Santa Fe trail, the most ancient hu.
man pathway upon the American con-
tinent crosses this property. which in
the immediate vicinity of the hotel is
covered with growth of vegetation
tropical in it's luxurance, and furnishing
shade and food alike for the so1ourner
in this most picturesque and beautiful
place. Here also is located table noun
tain, PERCEPTIONS elevation conical in
shape with top as level as a floor At
its eastern base is The City Of Rocks, SO
called from the peculiar stone lorna
tions Astounding at this point. The
visitor who goes to Hudson Hot Springs
with the sole object in view of seeing
The City of Rocks, will be we'll repaid
for his trouble. There is nothing like
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Seaman Field.

The subject of this sketch, Mr.. Sea-
man Field, is one of the leading citizens
of Deming, where he holds the position
of United States deputy collector OF Gus
Mr., Field is native of New York, but
at the age of IS removed to New Or
leans. where he engaged in mercantile
pursuits. Ten years later, on account OF
delicate health, he removed to Texas and
engaged in ranching. While there the
rebellion broke out and he promptly en-.
listed as a member of Company b, 33d
Texas cavalry, afterwards becoming its
commander, which belonged to the fam
GUS brigade commanded by General Lee.
Mr.. Fields regiment was engaged IN
frontier service principally and at the
close of the struggle he was mustered
out at San Antonio, Texas.
In 1883 he decided to locate perma-
nently at Deming, New Mexico, where ne
has since resided. For time after set
fling in New Mexico, Mr.. Field was in
the Wholesale liquor business, but he
gradually drifted into ranching and min
mo. in which industries he holds extern
siye interests at the present time. He
il the owner of valuable mining proper
~ at Tres Hermanos, and also the pro-
nrietor of several fine ranches. The only
town Office that he has ever held was
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it in the world
As you wander through it's stone
arched streets, or stand amid the huge
forms scanned in grotesque carving,
towering like grim sentinels to guard the
secrets Of this strange silent city, you
wonder how it came to be. and to what
period of the worlds history this wild
formation belongs.
The property upon which the springs
are found comprises tract of GAO acres
Of fertile land stretching along in series
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DEMING.

Deming is situated at the junction OF
the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe rail
roads, in Grant county, and is the center
of an extensive stock raising section,
which comprises, also, considerable good
mining and agricultural territory. sew
system of irrigation are now under way,
which will, in a large measure, solve the
water question for this section, Near
the town a reservoir has been recently
constructed having a capacity of 45,OOO,-
900 gallons, which is pumped by the
latest mechanical devices from several
immense wells. Wind mills are to De
found in operation on most OF the
ranches in the vicinity of the town.
Deming is the headquarters of the
canaigre industry, which bids fair to
extend to other sections of the territory
as knowledge of this new tanning
agent expands.
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Clarke & Company.

Under the above title Mr.. A. j. Clarke
conducts one of the largest merchandise
establishments in Deming Mr.. Clarke
carries one of the largest grocery stocks
IN the city and several accessory lines,
besides constant supply of grain and
feed, This firm enjoys large and con-
stantly increasing trade not only in the
immediate vicinity of Deming but
Throughout the country.
Mr.. Clarke has great faith in the
future of the territory, and is always
found in the front rank of those leading
various enterprises for commercial and
industrial advancement.
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Silver City National Bank.

Silver City National Bank is one OF
the solid banking institutions OF the
southwest, and when other institutions,
during the stringent times of 1888, were
shaking and falling, this stood firm as
rock aud the community felt that they,
at least need have no fear to leave their
money here in this banks vaults. 1t is
not one of the largest banks in the ter,
ritory, but it is one of the safest and
soundest. 1t has capital stock OF
$4,000, full paid up, does a general
banking business on safe and conserva.
tive lines, making good margin OF
profits for its stockholders, as a perusal
of it's statements will show it must.
This bank has special facilities for
making collections in New Mexico, Ari,
IONA and Texas, and has accumulated
more than its share of business in this
line.
Such institutions are business bless
ing and source of pride and safety to
any community that possesses them.
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six years My last visit was in Febru.
airy and March of this year, and from
my observation / believe that the min
eral water of this hot spring is equal, if
not superior, to any in America for the
cure of rheumatism, kidney and blood
diseases, as we'll as Indigestion and
stomach disorders. I presented an an.
alysis of this water to a prominent New
York physician and he pronounced it
equal and similar to the Carlsbad water.
l believe, also, that the climate at Hud-
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with those of other sections
of the territory, and the peo-
pie manifest a very pro-
nounced interest in the mat
ter of education.
Under date OF August II,
1896, Hon. John S. Holland
writes of Union county as
follows:
sour county is developing
slowly, but ia a substantial
way; better houses are being
built and more claims fenced
in than in former years. Our
population is increasing, set
tiers coming from Oklahoma,
Missouri and Texas. l sup
pose we have an increase #
20 per cent. on the last CEN
sus 1880. Our taxable
property has Increased; we
have nearly S3,00O,W0 in all
Kinds Of property.
1--WE ship about 100000
pounds of wool each year.
Our people are turning their
attention to agriculture, and
are raising vegetables
enough for home consump-
ton. Quite a number have
built reservoirs and planted
alfalfa, and in the future
will fatten their sheep and
cattle at home. This section
is a paradise for sheep. and
| suppose we have more
sheep in this county than
any other section in the ter
ritory, and more of them are
improved Merinos, while
some sheep men have i'm
ported Shropshires, and they
seem to do well. We have
oo,,,o rrooI nrocraofo for oooI
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UNION COUNTY.

Union county, taken from Colfax,
Mora and San Miguel counties by an act
of the Legislature of 1893, occupies the
extreme northeastern corner of the terri
tory and has an area of 4.126,O0O acres,
and population of about 1850.
The principal towns are Clayton, Fol
som and Luis. Cattle and sheep rails.
ing are the leading industries, this Sec
ton supporting on its immense ranges
at least 1O3,70O head of cattle, 5000
horses and 100000 sheep.
Farming has yielded excellent results
where it has been followed, but the land
under cultivation is Of very limited ex-
tent, and does not exceed a few thou
sand acres.
The public school buildings of Union
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son is the best aud most equable all the
year round to be found within the
United States. Very respectfully,
A. g. SPAULDING."
The analysis of the water made by
Prof. W. d. Church, chemist, of the A.,
T. e. S. F. railway, is as follows:
One gallon of water contains silica. .......... 552
Alumlna and oxide OF lron................... .5O2
Carbonate OF llme..." q. 44s
Carbonate of magnesa ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 624
Soluble carbonate and snlphate of soda and
potash o.
Chloride of soda q 2S5
Total solids ......... "a a57
Temperature, lag Fahrenheit.
Elevation above sea level, 5G:S feet
The resort is under the personal man.
agement of the owner, Mr.. Graham,
who, for the fifteen years prior to taking
the property, was prominent banker
and real estate man, of Nebraska. A
feature of Hudson hot springs not found
IN resorts of a similar character else
where is the pure, invlgorating noun
tain air. Another feature is the source
of fruit and vegetable supply, neces.
sary diet with most invaids.
All things considered. it is doubtful il
any other resort in the United States can
compare with Hudson. in it's numerous
advantages as sanitarium and pleasure
resort for all who are seeking health and
rest.
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!. A. Mahoney.

Mr.. J. A. Mahoney is native of In
diana. He located in Deming in 1882,
since which time he has been closely
identified with the progress of this thriv-
ing city, the natural trade center of
vast territory rich in agricultural and
mineral resources.
About two years after arriving at
Deming Mr.. Mahoney opened grocery
establishment, afterwards changing his
line to hardware and crockery. Two
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by adoption and brevet, the military title
having been won for gallent service
while aid to the governor Of Kentucky
Col McGrorty came to America when a
mere boy. Later he came to New Mex.
leo, where his brother William had locat-
ed some years before becoming mem
Der of the firm of Hayward & McGrorty
with business houses at Fort Fillmore
and Mesilla. With this firm he remained
until the breaking out of the rebellion,
when he went back to Kentucky, and
Joined the confederate service.
In 1881 he become interested in Dem
ing, New Mexico, real estate, by pur.
chasing a great deal of unimproved
property. In 1887 he was appointed
collector of internal revenue for New
Mexico and Arizona and served with
credit through his term Of office.
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w. R. Merrill.

Mr.. w. r. Merrill, is one Of the we'll
known residents throughout southern
New Mexico, having been connected
with the Southern Pacific Railroad for
many years prior to going into business
for himself at Deming. About three
wears since he established large livery
and feed stable, the most extensive
establishments in this line in Deming,
and one of the largest in the territory
There is hardly anything in the livery
line that Mr.. M errill can not furnish on
short notice. AS business man OF
strict probity, Mr. Merrills standing in
the community is high.
Aside from his extensive livery bust
ness he operates lumber yard. In this
line also, he enjoys a good patronage.
Mr., Merrill takes a keen interest in
municipal affairs, and believes implicitly
in the future of Deming.
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The subject of this sketch has been
identified with the growing interests of
New Mexico for period of fifteen years.
For some years past Mr. Hodgdon has
conducted large mercantile establish
ment at Deming, in connection with
which he has stationery and periodical
department. Though devoting most of
his time to his growing business Mr..
Hodgdon has found time to take an in
terest in municipal affairs, having served
as city marshal and justice of the peace.
In his wife he has an efficient assistant
and an excellent business woman. Mrs.
Hodgdon is now postmistress of Deming
for second term.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hodgdon stand high in
the estimation of the people of Deming
and are leaders in the social and bust
ness life of the town.
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Mr.. j. S. Sheridan, who holds the
Office of deputy tax collector of Grant
county, is IA native of Placer county,
California, but has resided in Silver
City since 1890. Completing his school
ing, he entered the service OF the South
ern Pacific Company, and for about five
years remained with this corporation,
earning promotion in the various capac-
tiles in which he was employed. 1t was
while occupying the position of travel
ing man for this company that he re-
signed to accept place with the Wells.
Fargo Express Company at Silver City.
With this company he remained for three
years, portion of this time being spent
on the road as messenger. In 1894 he
was appointed deputy tax collector of
Grant county, which position he still
holds. Mr.. Sheridan is still young
man, with a decided inclination toward
political career.
He has a host of friends, who predict
for him brilliant future along these
lines, basing their prediction upon the
able manner in which he has discharged
the duties of his present position.
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Thomas Nathan Childers.

Thomas N. Childers, who is at the
present time filling the responsible posi-
ton of county assessor of Grant coun.
ty, is a citizen whose sterling worth and
enterprise have contributed materially
to the development of that section OF
New Mexico.
Mr.. Childers is native of Tennessee,
but removed in early life to Missouri,
IN which state he resided up to the time
of coming to New Mexico, in 1882. In
that wear he located in Grant county
and engaged in mining. which he has
followed successfully ever since. Two
years ago he was elected to his present
position.
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Col. Joseph P. McGrorty.
Col. Joseph p. McGrorty, is native
of Ireland, and an American Colonel
The herald., 1896-05-17

1t is a we'll known fact among theat
Tlcai people that Charles Hoyt has a
good eye for beauty, and the truth of
the assertion has been proved once more
hv a sight Of the woman who oomnose
The herald., 1896-05-17
AN OLD SWEETHEART OF lime

AS one who cons at evening over an album
all alone.
And muses. on the faces of the friends that
SO turn the leaves of Fancy, till in sfad-
owy design
| find the smiling features of an old sweet
heart OF mine
The lamplisht seems TO glmmer with Il
Kicker of surp- Sc.
As | turn ii low. to rest me of the dazzle
in my eyes
And light my pipe in silence, save sigh
It's fate with my tobacco, and to vanish
with the smoke.
lis a fragrant retrospection. for the low
lng thoughts that start
Into being are like perfumes from the
blossom of the heart;
ury divine
Whcn 81 tarcins wander with that
Old sweetheart of mine.
Though l hear, beneath my study, like a
liutterng Of wings,
The voices O. my children and the mother
as she sings,
| feel no twinge of conscience to deny me
When Care has cast her anchor in the har-
Dor of d dream.
In fact. to speak in earnest, I believe it
adds "A charm
To spice the good a trle with little dust
of harm
For ! ind an extra flavor in Memory'S
mellow wine
That makes me drink the deeper to that
Old sweetheart of mine
y face of lily beauty, with form of airy
Floats out of my tobacco as the genii from
the vase;
And / thrill beneath the glance of pair
of azure eyes
AS glowing as the summer and as tender
as the skies.
] can see the pink sun bonnet and the lit
tie checkcred dress
She wore ',nen ,nrst / kissed her and she
answered the careSs
With tho written declaration that, "as
surely as the vine
Grew round the stump" she loved me
that old sweetheart of mine!
And again 7 feel the pressure of her slen-
der little hand.
AS We used to talk together of the future
we had planned;
When 1 should be poet, and with moth
ing else to do
But write the tender verses that she set
the music to.
When, we should live together in a cozy lit
Hid in nest of roses, with a fairy gar
den spot.
Whqre the vines were ever fruited, and
the weather ever fine.
And the birds were ever singing for that old
sweetheart of mine.
And ] should be her lover forever and
day,
And she my faithful sweetheart till the gol-
den hair was gray;
And we should be so happy that when
others lips were dumb
They would not smile in heaven till the
others kiss had come.
But--ah, my dream is broken by a step
upon the stair.
And the door Is softly opened and my wife
is standing there.
Yet with eagerness and rapture all my
vision | resign
To greet the living presence of that old
sweetheart of mine.
james Whitcomb Riley.
The herald., 1896-05-17

Nesle. The lady was divorced civilly In
Poland, and the divorce was ratified BIZ
the Pope last month. As the Poles are
Roman Catholics, this ratification was
necessary before M. de Reszke could be
married according to the rights of the
church.
In the Residenz theater, Munich, the
management has introduced a revolving
stage, by which changes of scene can
be effected In twelve seconds. and the
interval between the acts reduced to q
quarter of . minute. The contrtvanco
i3 run by electricity.
Mrs. Cosima Wagner has sent q per-
sonal invitation to Materna, who ap.
peared here q few weeks ago with On
dricek, to sing Brunnhilde In the Nibe-
lungen performances this summer in
Bayreuth. The great Wagner singer has
accepted
The Tavary grand opera company
who were at the Los Angeles theater in
January, began it's spring season Of
opera last week at the Grand opera
house in New York.
Miss Sibyl Sanderson has just signed
an engagement for the Imperial thea.
ter of st. Petersburg to commence In
December next. She receives 100000
francisco, 000-for twenty representa-
lions, and her repertory will include Es-
clarmonde. Romeo ct Juliette, Manon
and Lohengrin, which she Will sing for
the first time.
Miss Hilda Clark, who made her debut
last season as Princess Bonnie, has sign
ed with the Bostonians as leading so
prano Miss Clark is IL Myer pupil, hav-
ing studied three years with Edmund ],
Myer, and Is now back again with her
old teacher preparing for next years
work Miss Clark's success was very
marked; she IL a good example of hard
work and energy.
The last recital given by the Los An.
geles Conservatory of music and Art.
under the conduct of Mrs. e. ]. Valen-
tine. will be given at the Blanchard.
Fitzgerald music hall on the 22d inst
A late arrival in this city, Miss
Schwaltz, graduate of the Chicago
Conservatory of Music, who is said to
be very skillful pianist. will give a re-
cital at the Blanchard itzgerald music
hall on Tuesday. the 26th inst.
The herald., 1896-05-17

ensue next day, the recreant husbands
make peace with their wives by saying
that they knew they intended to go to
the dance and followed them.
The Girl Up to Date has had most
successful week at Manager CooperS
house. and the members of the Davis
Moulton company have one and all
added to the good regulations gained
during the first week of their engege-
ment. Miss Myra Davis was most
pleasing young woman of the modern
type, and her imitation Of Miss Virginia
Harnad as Trilby was a very artistic
piece of work. Mr.. Arthur f. Moulton
is a comedian who gains the good will
of his audience Immediately he steps
upon the stage. His songs are selected
with but one object in view, namely to
cause laughter and they succeed most
admirably. He has to go through the
list from end to end every night, and
frequently has to exhibit his terpSich-
orean skill before the audience will let
The herald., 1896-05-17
PLAYERS

the A Trip to Chinatown company.
Most companies manage to scrape to-
gether one or two pretty women, but
Hoyt goes far beyond this. All his wo-
men are beautiful, and what is almost
better, they are well dressed. They al
ways look what the French call chic"
and Americans call swell. 1t would be
we'll for more theatrical managers to
take a leaf out Of Mr.. Hoyt's book in ar
ranging their companies. Beauty is al
ways a drawing card and goes very far
toward covering the deficiencies of q
performance.
The popular comedian, Eddie Foy, will
present the latest comedy success, The
Strange Adventures of Miss Brown, at
the Los Angeles theater for three nights
and matinee, commencing on Thursday
evening May 21st and IL its success In
New York, Boston and Chicago is any
criterion, the business Will doubtless be
to the capacity of the house. Miss Brown
is a comedy pure and simple, full of
genuine fun and jollity, and Eddie Foy
Is without doubt one of the most popular
comedians. His appearance In Chicago
season after season with Mr.. Hender-
cago opera house has made his name a
household word in this portion of the
The part of Miss Brown fits
him like a glove. Manager William A.
Brady has surrounded his new star with
one Of the most expensive companies
procurable.
Unlike most farcical plays, Miss
Brown makes one laugh continuously.
It's plot is continuous and connected and
funny of itself. The first five minutes
after the play begins it looks - If