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

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George w. Knaebel.
The term law represents widely
divergent series of IDEAS 1t is used to
designate the infinite variety of natural
phenomena, and also to describe the
process where individual rights and
privileges are concerned. To discharge
the latter duties in an efficient manner
requires large fund of ability, and
thorough course of specific training.
Among the most learned. and one who
has directed all his attention toward
fitting himself for the profession is Mr..
George W. Knaebel whose office is locat-
ed at the corner of Palace and Washing
ton Avenues, Santa Fe. This gentleman
is native of Brooklyn, New York, and
acquired his training in law in the Office
of Messrs. Pray, Knaebel q Pray, the
eminent Brooklyn lawyers.
From 1864 to 1863 he was an officer of
the gunboat | Juka under Commander
Rogers. In 1868 he was admitted to
practice in the Supreme Court of New
York, and after that for sixteen years he
occupied the position Of deputy, and
chief clerk of the Brooklyn City Court.
In 1887 he came to Santa Fe, and at
once commenced the practice of his pro-
fession. He is very popular, and his
ability has already secured for him a
large clientage. He does general prac-
tice, Isl gentleman of extensive informa-
tion, and his conclusions upon legal mat
ters receive the favorable consideration
of the courts and command the respect
of the bar. Mr.. Knaebel belongs to the
Grand Army of the Republic, being ex-
department commander of New Mexico,
and is at the present time adiutant.gen-
eral of the territory.
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Jose Segura.
Jose Segura, the present efficient lib
rarian of the territory. is native Of
Santa Fe, born on February 25, 1856,
He is descended from an old family that
settled in New Mexico in the early days
of the Spanish occupation, and was edu-
Gated at st. Michael's College, gradual
ing 1870. After serving as police magis-
trate of Las Vegas for some time he
made an extensive tour of the eastern
states and Mexico.
Returning to Santa Fe in 1885 he es-
tablished the Gel Boletin Popular"
weekly newspaper that soon became
known throughout the territory for the
fearless and able manner in which it was
edited.
Mr.. Segura still retains the editorship
of this journal In 1890 he was appoint
ed Indian agent at Santa Fe by the
president, and for the time that he
served the government in this capacity
he proved to be one of the most capable
and painstaking officers, ever having to
deal with the vexed Indian problem.
Mr.. Segura, while agent, travelled exten.
sively among the Pueblo settlements, es-
tablished schools. stimulated attendance
by personal appeal and explanation of
the objects sought, and was generally
instrumental in improving the condition
of the nations charges, with whose care
he was entrusted by the president.
In January, 1895, Mr.. Segura was ap-
pointed territorial librarian, position
which he has filled with credit to him
self and the administration.
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E. L. Hall.
He has been actively identified with
New Mexican affairs ever since he ar
rived in the territory in the early los,
and is classed among her pioneers, many
of whom are now leading men, political
ly, socially and financially. Coming in
1879 he found all the dangers of from
tier life, but never faltered in the face
of them. while member of that large
band of nervy spirits whose purpose was
to suppress lawlessness and inaugurate
a condition of safety to life and proper
ty. The experience he gained during
that period served to fit him we'll for
the place he was destined to fill as
United States officer and also to equip
him for engaging successfully in various
business enterprises. Always taking an
active interest in politics as Democrat,
Mr.. Hall was elected to the territorial
council in 1892, where he served with
distinction, and later when President
Cleveland took Office for the second time
his name was indorsed by Democrats
and Republicans alike for the United
States marshalship, to which office he
was appointed in 1893, the appointment
meeting general appreciation in the ter
ritory. The Office has been conducted
under Mr.. Halls supervision in man.
ner alike satisfactory to the administra-
ton, the courts and the citizens Mr..
Hall is Missourian by birth and is
noted for energy and thoroughly pro-
gressive spirit. He is always to the
front for any enterprise that seems to
the interest of the territory.
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Hon. Chas. M. Shannon.
Hon. Charles M. Shannon, United
States internal revenue collector for the
district of New Mexico and Arizona, is
native of Missouri and came to New
| Mexico in 1871, engaging for a time in