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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-08
ON THE ooAnEGn GEID1noN.
Harvard Defeats Trinity 34 to Civilians
 Defeats Wesleyan.


 Amherst, Mass, Oct. 7.-Amherst showed the lack of practice and uncer- tainty in the organization of its foot ball team this afternoon by playing. nothing to nothing game with BoWdoin, much lighter team. At no time did either team come within ten yards of scoring. Plumbing, lack of speed and interference characterized Amherst's work, and brilliant individual work by Callahan, Boyden and Captain Taylor alone kept Bowdoin from scoring. Ty Ter tackled fiercely in every part of the line and had even to do kicking for Amherst. The BoWdoins considering their weight played a fine game, their interference being almost invincible. The work of Kendall, Stearns and Clark was most noticeable for Bow doin.
 Williamstown, Oct 7.-Williams de- feated Wesleyan to on Weston Field this afternoon. The game was hard played throughout, several men being injured. The team work of both elev- ems was poor, but there were many brilliant individual plays. The Wes- leyan line was unable to resist the rushes of the Williams backs, but Will Hams fumbled at critical points. Will Hams had the ball within a foot of the goal line at the end of each half, but both times was unable to push it over Williams scored after play began in the second long runs around the sides and vigorous assaults on the tackles.
 Boston, Oct 6-Harvard defeated Trinity to-day on Soldiers Field to-day, the score of 34 to o. The game was very one-sided, although the home elev- en was by no means strong at all points. Trinity was especially weak behind the line, where there was fre- quent fumbling and mixing up of sig nals. Not once did Trinity get the ball in Harvard's territory The home eleven succeeded in blocking only two kicks directly and these netted touch- downs. The ground gaining was due to good line bucking and excellent punt ing by Brown, who kicked three very difficult goals. Some new men we're tried at Harvards ends and they made good showing. The chief faults in Harvard's play were poor interference slowness in blocking the kicks of slow full back and failure to fall on the ball which was repeatedly fumbled by both sides
 There were no brilliant runs. Only once did Trinity recover the ball on Harvard's failure to make the required gains But her men played a plucky up- hill game.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-08

A Grander Meeting Never Held in the City-Reed's Words Pregnant With Wis dom-He Asks for Consideration of Facts and Not of Fancies-Lodge's and Wolcott's Contributions.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

Among the we'll known mercantile es
Establishments of Colfax county, the firm
of Smith Brothers is entitled to particular
mention.
The Smith brothers, Hugh, John and
William, have been identified with the
development of New Mexico for fifteen
years, and during this time have estab-
lished reputation for business enterprise
and integrity that places them in the
from, rank of those to whom the indus
trial progress of this section of the terri
tory is in large measure due.
Their general merchandise establish,
ment at Bossburg, prosperous mining
and trade center, situated about two miles
from Ration, is one of the largest concerns
in northern New Mexico and does All i'm
mense business with the surrounding
country.
In April last the firm commenced the
construction of a handsome three-story
stone building on the main street of Rs
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analysis resulted as follows:

1t will be readily seen from the above
that this water, while differing in no es-
ssntial particular from the world famous
product of Carlsbad, possesses medical
and curative properties recognized at once
az efficacious for stomach and kidney d.
seases. In many cases this water has
proved most excellent tonic for the var
ious disorders to which the stomach is
subjected, and in stimulating the action
of the liver it has no superior.
The last we'll sunk is the only one now
In operation, the other two having been
plugged for the present. This has capa-
city OF 720 gallons an hour.
Soon after getting his analysis Mr.. Tay-
lor set about erecting a bottling works,
and he was not long in putting up plant
which answers the present needs of the
trade.
DR.. Morane, Of Topeka, Kansas, ia an
other scientist of high authority who has
pronounced upon the excellence Of this
water.
1t should be remembered that the Tay-
lor mineral water 10 comparatively new.
It d not even upon the market, outside Of
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with having found this necessary factor
in agriculture, Mr.. Taylor, during the fol-
lowing year, bored again at distance of
about sixteen feet from the first location.
Here again he was successful, getting
water at about the same depth as in the
first we'll, and charged with about the
same per cent of mineral properties.
Those who in the beginning declared
that he could get no water now declared
that he had struck "crack," and That to
90 off the line would be to bore forever
without again striking water.
Mr.. Taylor, however, held opposite
views, and more to demonstrate the COR
rectness OF his opinions than anything
else he went three. quarters Of mile up
the canon, and again sunk for the aqueous
fluid. An 100 feet he again found water.
The same depth, the same water-and
undoubtedly from the same strata.
Thinking that the water might contain
curative properties, Mr.. Taylor sent some
OF it to Professor AMMAN, territorial chem
ist and mlneraloeist, at Santa Fe. In re-
turning the result of his investigation,
which is given herewith, Professor Amian
added that it was water of great purity
and value.
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a few towns in the territory, and has
noyor nod q dnilay'a worth of advartjainu

a few towns in the territory, and has
never had dollars worth of advertising.
Its merit has been its own advertisement,
and in the localities where it has been in
troduced it has been pronounced superior
to the Manitou water, and in number
of places has taken the place OF this bev-
ersge.
Near the center of the canon. through
which flows the picturesque Red river, is
a beautiful little lake, we'll stocked with
carp, black bass, perch and other mem
bers of the finny tribe CT less Gomez
quence. Good fishing and boating can
be had here the year round.
Not over 300 yards from the lake is one
of the wonders, not only of this section,
but of the country. From shallow
gravel bank there gushes forth living
spring OF salt water-not water slightly
tainted with salt flavor as may be found
in many places, but water charged with
q heavy per cent of salt, 80 much indeed
that one might as well essay to imbibe
the waters of the Pacific ocean.
With little expense this ample flow
might be impounded for bathing pnr-
poses, with beneficial effects that must be
apparent.
Mr.. Taylor, by the way, will soon CON-
mence the erection of commodious bath
house at the mineral we'll, which in due
time will in all probability be followed ny
similar establishment for salt water
bathing.
In addition to the waters already men
toned there is sulphur spring, and an
other whose waters are heavily charged
with alum, containing about the same
per cent of the latter property as the fam
GUS eye water found at the Arkansas Hot
Springs.
Altogether it lie one of the most inter
esting points in the territory, and from
its natural advantages, climatic and 9TH
erwise, is undoubtedly destined to be-
come one of the worlds famous sanitar-
iUms.
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ton. This structure is now completed
and occupancy commenced on October l..
This structure is built of native stone,
upon architectural plans commemorate
with its magr ficent proportions. The
cost was about $25 900, and 10 valuable
addition to Ration Taken all around it
is building of which any city might we'll
be proud, and stands as a fitting monu.
msnt to the business ssgacity and enter.
prise of its proprietors.
The Smith brothers take an active in
terest in local and national affairs. Hugh
Smith 10 at the present time collector Of
the county, running on the Republican
ticket and receiving the unqualified in.
dorsement of the Populist party, which 10
ample attsststion Of bis popularity in the
county where his fortunes have been
cast.
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The TAYLOR Artesian Mineral Well.

Crossing rolling mesa for a distance
of seven miles in a southeasterly drec-
ton from Springer, one arrives at the Red
River canon, a fertile and well watered
basin, or "rincon," stretching for some
distance along the river, and in width
varying from one and half to two miles.
Here in the heart of an extensive area
of agricultural and grazing land, owned by
Mr.. J. G Taylor. are located the Taylor
mineral wells, destined to become the re-
sort of invalids from far and near, when
the wonderful curative properties of their
waters shall have been made known to
the world. The story of the discovery of
these wells is an interesting one.
Mr.. Taylor, the present proprietor, is a
veteran stockman Of New Mexico, having
settled in the territory in 1880, from Colo
RADIO, although native of the state of
Illinois. Soon after coming to the terri
tory he purchased some land in the canon
where he afterwards discovered the MN
eral wells, and has gradually added to his
possessions until at the present time his
ranch comprises tract of about 1000
acres.
In 1889 he determined to bore for water,
believing that an abundant artesian sup.
ply could be obtained at no great depth,
for the purpose of irrigation. At depth
of 100 feet he found water, and upon
tasting it discovered that it was charged
with mineral properties. Little realizing
the value of his strike, but quite content
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much attention, so much, in fact, that
the development now under way promises
one OF the biggest booms in the territory.
Among the many companies recently or
ganized for work in this rich mineral belt
Is the Ration Mining and Milling Com
pany, the projectors of which are bust.
ness men of the thriving town of Ration
whose financial standing and reputation
for enterprise is well known throughout
the territory. This company was incor.
porated under the laws of New Mexico by
Leopold Biddle, Thomas g. Mulhern, w.
J Fugate, James H. Walker, jr., B. F.
Houts, Charles f. Remsberg, Charles W.
Burns, l.. J. Raymond, J. E. Nicholson,
Ed. Stimmell, M. R. Williams, F. E. Ray
mond and Fred Wardenburg.
The officers Of the company are: M.
r. Williams, president; G. F. Remsberg,
vice-president; James H. Walker, secre-
tary, and Fred Wardenberg, treasurer.
The capital stock is 81 900, 900, and the
stockholders constitute the board of dl.
rectors, with company headquarters in
the town of Ration.
The company commences work under
most favorable auspices, and proposes to
dispose of stock enough only to open the
properties at cents share. So far, they
have three valuable claims in sight, for
the operation of which mill will soon be
constructed.
The ore from one of these claims goes
from SIS to $3.50 per ton; from another
$50 to 500 per ton, and from third 5000
to $3.50 per ton.
The extent of gold veins in this section
is amply proven by the richness of the
placer fields below the Ute and Moreno
valleys, which have been worked contin
uously for the past thirty years, and hav
ing yet thousands of acres of rich grounc
untouched.
The standing of tn 9 men who are be
coming interested in the mines Of thi
section is another evidence of their gent
inc worth.
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Manuel M. Salazar.


No history of Colfax county wonld be
complete without mention of Mr.. Manuel
M. Salazar, resident of Springer. In
all projects for furthering the interests Of
the section with which he is identified
Mr.. Salazar is found leading spirit.
He was born in San Miguel county and
received a thorough education at the
Christian Brothers College at Santa Fe,
an institution we'll and favorably known
throughout the territory of New Mexico.
Soon after leaving this school Mr.. Sala-
ear became q school teacher, and for
about four years followed this profession
in San Miguel, Colfax and Mora counties
with high degree of success.
In 1879 Mr.. Salazar was appointed dep
uty probate clerk of Colfax county, a
position which he filled with great credit
until 1884, in which year he was put for.
ward by his many friends as candidate
for county clerk of Colfax county on the
Democratic ticket. In tho November
election of that year his popularity was
demonstrated by his election to the Office
of county clerk by handsome majority.
One term amply demonstrated his fitness
and efficiency for this position, and FOR
five successive terms, covering period OF
ten years, he was called by the voice Of
the people to perform the duties of this
responsible Office. :"
In 1895 he retired from official position
and established himself in the mercantile
business, which he has since followed. II
any further proof were needed of M.
Salazsr's enterprise and his regard for
the town in which he resides, it
would be found in bis connection
with the Springer water works and the
Electric Light company.
Two years ago, he in company with two
other gentlemen, purchased the water
works and also the electric light property,
and at once set about recognizing these
corporations on basis Of efficient opera.
tons.
The Ration Mining and Milling Com
pany.
On the western border Of Colfax county
is situated the Badly and Ponil mining
districts, one Of the oldest and most fav-
ovably known gold producing sections Of
the southwest. The location is formed
by spur diverging in southeasterly di.
rsction from the main Sangre de Cristo
range, which lies about midway between
Costello Peak and the Taos mountains.
The district ID easily accessible and with
In the past few months has attracted
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old line and succeeded in drawing a
large and profitable patronage.
At Ration the business has been ex-
tended to include all kinds of clothing,
boots, shoes and carpets, this being the
largest esta blishment Of the kind in
northeastern New Mexico.
The success of the Cohn brothers is
due to their courtesy and fair dealing.
No man can say that he was ever treated
unjustly by them.
They have been in the dry goods bust
ness since 1873 and in this extensive
experience have mastered all it's intricate
details. This, combined with honesty,
will win success in any line Of endeavor.
Mr.. Simon COIN is Mason Of high
standing and general favorits in Ration
society.
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Upon coming to Colfax county, Mr..
Sever almost Immediately stepped into
public office, where after several years of
faithful service his fitness for the various
positions, which he has held, has been
amply demonstrated. His first office was
deputy sheriff and county jailor, which he
held for year and half, afterwards be
ing elected sheriff and collector for Colfax
county.
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Clubs Place.

Few men are better known in northern
New Mexico than Mr.. j. w. Eshenour.
of Springer, Colfax county, the genial
proprietor of the resort named at the head
of this article.
Mr.. Eshenour is native of Pennsyl-
vania and located in the territory of New
Mexico In 1894, since which time he has
been one of her most enterprising citl-
zens.
Mr.. Eshenour is a typical westerner
with all that this designation implies, and
during his residence in the territory has
followed numerous callings, with the
VARYING degrees of success incident to life
in this country of ups and downs, where
fortunes are quickly made and as quickly
spent.
For time during his residence in New
Mexico he conducted mercantile estab-
lishment He has also been barber, q
rancher, stockman, and for some time
was manager of the Model Farm, near
Springer, where he has resided OF and on
since coming to the territory.
On August |, he opened saloon on the
main street of this thriving town, which,
when completed, will be one OF the finest
resorts in northern New Mexico.
Mr.. Eshenour is known among his
many friends as "Chub," and when he
opened the place, over which he now
presides, the name of "Chub's Place"
naturally suggested itself, and by this ap-
pelation it is now generally known.
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Jesus G. Abreu.
Few names are. better or more favor.
ably known in northern New Mexico than
that of Abreu, which for forty years has
stood for honesty, fair dealing and enter
prise throughout all that extensive strip
of territory bordering on the Colorado
line.
The family is numerically strong and
probably represents more wealth than
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ne owned lO,UUU acres OF Inc finest land
in all New Mexico, watered by the Rayado
and bounded on one side by the Taos
mountains, twenty-five miles from Spring
er. This immense tract he still holds,
raising cattle and sheep, and renting in
small tracts when opportunity offers. His
bone is on the ranch, near the base of
the Taos range-an ideal spot in the
midst of a grove of cottonwood and fruit
trees, where the aged and hospitable pro-
prietor spends his declining days in en-.
tertaining his friends and living over
again in memory the stirring scenes of
days agone.
***
Nemecio Olona.
Among those who have contributed
materially to the development of Colfax
county, Mr.. Nemecio Olona is entitled to
prominent place.
He Is native of Rio Grande, New
Mexico, and has followed many callings,
among others ranching, stock raising,
mining, etc.
In 1891 he established himself in the
saloon business in Springer, where he has
since resided, enjoying an extensive pat
ronage and the esteem of all who know
him for his kindly manners and straight
forward methods of doing business.
Mr.. Olona has always been interested
in the cause of education and for four
terms has served as q member of the
board of school trustees.
He ia regarded as one of the enterpris-
ing citizens Of the town of Springer, and
in all projects for the development of the
town he sakes leading part.
x**
Abraham Sever.
Few men are better known in northern
New Mexico than Mr.. Abraham Sever,
the subject Of this sketch, who for many
years has been prominently identified
with the development of Colfax county,
and at the present time is holding an i'm
portant federal office.
Mr.. Sewers is native of Indiana, but
in 1865 removed to Kansas, where he en-
gagged in farming and later, successfully
conducted harness business.
In 1868 in common with many other
enterprising citizens of the middle west
ern states he got the western fever, and
removed to Central City, Colorado, where
for some time he was engaged In charcoal
burning, ranching and stock raising.
In 1887 Mr.. Sever located at Springer,
New Mexico, where he has since resided,
assisting in many ways in the develop
msnt of this thriving commercial center
and county seat.
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Tesus G. Abreu.

any OCner III Tue leIIltoIy.
This sketch, however, has
only to do with Jesus &.
Abreu, a man who has
hewed out a name and a for
tune for himself by sheer
force of character. Propri-
etor of one OF the largest
landed estates in the west,
he is now at the age of 60 en-
joying the merited success of
u well.spent and active life.
He was born at Santa Fe
and is OF Spanish and French
descent. At an age when
most boys are still struggling
with Latin verbs, young Alb
reu was already a person of
affairs, having responsible
ties beyond his years, and
taking an active part in the
stern struggles leading up to
the settlement of the terri
tory and it's occupancy by
Americans. Noting the con-
ditions existing about him,
and realizing the efforts that
would be required, young
Abreu learned from the first
those lessons of tact and dip
lomacy to which his success
is in a large measure due. By
honest methods i'm dealing
with the Indians they soon
came to trust him as a friend.
He acquired property in
land and stock rapidly, en-
joying an immunity OF attack
from his savage neighbors,
at a time when the life of a
white settler was not worth
much. Purchasing his first
holding from Mr.. Maxwell, of
land grant fame, he gradually
added to his possessions until
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Ration Cigar Factory.

This establishment was founded about
two years since by one of the enterpris-
ing young men of Ration, and from
small beginning has developed an extern
sive trade throughout northern New Mex
leo. Indeed, this factory enjoys monop-
oily of the cigar trade all over the north
ern section OF the territory, handling a
large stock at both wholesale and retail,
and supplying the trade for wider area
than any other establishment OF like
character in the whole territory.
In addition to the manufacture of high
grade cigars, this establishment has con
stantly on hand large supply Of tobac-
cos, and one of the largest assortments OF
smokers articles to be found in the west.
*~*
Turner & Son.
Under this title is conducted one of
the largest livery and feed stables in
northern New Mexico, and the only
establishment of it's kind in the thriving
town of Ration, which is leading the
northern section of the territory in the
march of industrial progress. Mr.. Turner,
Sr. is one of the pioneers of this section
and established the business eleven
years ago. From a small beginning his
trade gradually expanded to it's present
extensive proportions which would not
suffer by comparison with metropoli
tan establishment.
About seven years since Mr. Turner,
was joined in this business by son
James Turner, and since that time the
establishment has been operated as
Turner & Son.
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Cohn Brothers.

conn brOtnefS.
There are few men better known along
the line which divides New Mexico and
Colorado than the Cohn boys as they
are called by their friends at Ration.
In October, 1881, they came to Ration
from Los Angeles, California, and opened
a small dry goods store. Within six
months they had worked up one Of the
most profitable trades in northern New
Mexico, and about this time decided to
extend the business to Colorado, so
Dave went across the line to Trinidad,
leaving Simon to manage the business
at Ration. The former opened with his
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Edgar w. Fulghum.

The successful management Of a big
corporation like the Walter G. Hadley
Company calls into play the very high
est business qualifications. Young men,
as rule, are not selected for positions
as leader OF big commercial enterprises,
for reasons which must be apparent
Here in the west, however, traditions,
much respected in the older centers of
civilization have little weight. This is
essentially young mans country. Here,
as nowhere else, capability, energy, push,
and western rustic are made to take the
place of experience. This holds good in
every department OF industry, as we'll as
in the affairs of state.
A fitting recognition of this broad
principle was made by the company
mentioned above when Edgar W. Fulg
hum was appointed it's manager. This
firm has branch stores in several towns
in New Mexico, and deals principally in
dry goods and groceries, at both whole
sale and retail. The general Office is at
| Albuquerque.
Mr.. Full hum was born and educated
in Indiana. In 1878 he went to Chicago
and resided in that city until his arrival
in Ration two years ago, coming to New
Mexico in 1888, since which time he has
occupied his present position with the
Walter G. Hadley Company. He is "a
prominent member of the Order of Red
Men and general favorite in society.