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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21

Connections with main line and
branches % follows:
At Antonito fur Durango, Silverton
and all points in tho San Juan country.
At Alsmosa for Jimtown, Crssde, Dol
Norte, Monte Vista and all points In the
San Luis valley.
AT 6alida with main line for all points
east and west, including Leadville.
At Florence with r. q @. O. r. r. for
the gold camps Of Cripple Greek and
Victor. VII
AT Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Dem
ver with all Missouri river lines for all
points east.
Through passengers from Santa Fs Will
have reserved bsrths In sleeper from
Alamosa II desired.
For further information address thu
undersigned.
T. J. HELIX, General Agent,
Santa 70, MN
8 K. Hoosss, q. p. a,
Denver, Colo.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21

AND now the judiciary is worrying the
pie-counter brigade little. Perhaps the
Hon. Judge Coulson, of Sullivan, Ind,
may apply for the chief justiceship of
this territory-"and what would poor
birdie do them"
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21

YEATS the matter with Miguel A. Otero
for secretary of the territory? Oh! Per-
haps the New MEXICAN is not on!
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTIONS.

All contracts and bills for advertising pay
aole monthly.
All communications intended for publlca-
ton must be accompanied by the writer 8
name and address-not for publication-bnt
as evidence of good faith, and should be ad-
dressed to The Editor. Letters pertaining to
business should be addressed
New MEXICAN Printing Co.,
Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21

eY5~The NEW MEXICAN Is the oldest news
naper in New Mexico. 1t is sent to every
Postoffice In the Territory and has large
and growing circulation among, the intelil-
gent and progressive people OF the south
west.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21
The IIliteracy Question.

Statistics of illiteracy in the last CEN
sus throw interesting light on tine charge
that the strength of the Democratic party
in the recent election was founded on ig-
norance.
1t is freely admitted that the move
ment that eliminated in the nomination
of Mr.. Bryan had it's inception and re-
ceived its strongest impetus in the west.
From the west it spread to the south.
Comparing the percentage of iliteracy
of the white population of the western
states which gave majorities for Bryan
with the percentage in the white popula-
ton of the eastern states, where Mckin-
ley was strongest, the advantage is on the
side of the western silver states.
The percentage of illiteracy among the
whites of Colorado is 48; Idaho, 3 s.;
Kansas, 80; Montana, Al; Nebraska,
2.S; Nevada, AZ; Utah, 81; Washington,
81; Wyoming, 3. On the other hand, the
percentage Of illiteracy in the white pop
ulation of Connecticut ia 81; Delaware,
IA; Maine, 5,4; Maryland, q; New Hamp-
shire, 68; New Jersey, 81; New York,
81; Pennsylvania, ga; Rhode Island,
1916; Vermont, 81; West Virginia, ID.
1t will be seen that, state for state, edu
cation ID more generally diffused among
the western people who supported Bryan
and silver than among the eastern people
who supported Mckinley and gold. In
the south the percentage of illiteracy is
very high among both whites and blacks,
but chiefly among the blacks, and the
blacks we're voted almost solidly for Nc
Kinley and gold. The black population
all over the country, the illiteracy per-
contage of which ranges from 1873 to 69.l,
cast a Mckinley and gold vote. If this
percentage be added to that of the Re-
publican whites the average will be great
ly increased.
But there is still another point to be
considered. The gold and Mckinley vote
in the cities was very high, and large
percentage of the city vote is composed
of the most ignorant and degraded whites
and blaoks.-St. Louis Republic.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21
Pointers ON the PecOs,

For the information of those DESTROYS
of coming to the Pecos valley, we give
below statement of the leading crops of
the country and the average profit from
proper service of water on our soil:
Alfalfa will produce six tons per acre at a
cost of 81 per ton, which, at IS in the stack,
gives profit of 1874 per acre.
Winter apples from an orchard ten
years old will pay annually from 5000 to
$500 per acre, at the present price of ap-
Piles in this valley. Of course, this price
will not always prevail; but we can rea-
sonably expect 5000 per acre, as our ap-
pies always command premium prices,
by reason of their superior flavor and
color, and freedom from blemish.
Onions will produce here $4,000 pounds
per acre, and sell at wholesale for Is
cents per pound; the cost of one acre of
onions Is estimated at $75, giving profit
of $500 per acre.
Fifteen tons per acre of sugar beets is
the average production of oul soil, at a
cost of 1915 per acre loaded on the car.
Four dollars per ton is the contract
price on the car and the produoer pockets
$35 per acre net profit. Celery grown by
irrigation'in the Pecos valley is without
q peer in the market of the United States,
having superior nutty flavor and fairly
crumbles in the mouth.
E. 0. Faulkner has grown six acres of
celery on his farm southeast of town and
is now shipping it to eastern markets and
realizing $500 per acre for his crop. This
estimate should give him at least $3.50
profit per acre. No country on earth can
excel the Pecos valley in raising poultry,
eggs, butter and general farm products.
Roswell Record.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21

about Republican success. Judge Nor
rison deserves good position under the
new administration, and he will have
weight in regard to who will fill the fed
eral positions in this territory.-Albu-
querque Citizen.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21

just Our Sentiments.

1t is hoped by the good people of New
Mexico, who prize the rights and priyi-
leges of American citizenship, that the
next legislature will enact law disfran-
chising any man who accepts bride,
greal or small, to influence his vote or
for which he promises to be influenced 10
degrading the voting franchise. Some
thing ought to be done before another
election to teach those who regard the
privilege of voting as commercial com
modify to be sold to the highest bidder,
that the right is sacred one to be in
diligently directed and enjoyed for the
best interests of the country. Ration
Range.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21

IT looks as if the country will be en-
gagged in political campaign for the
next four years.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21

THE governorship contest WAKES hot.
Who will carry off the plum?
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21

Notice Ia hereby given that orders given
py employees upon the New MEXICAN Printing
Co., will not be honored unless previously
endorsed by the business manager.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 81.

THE pie-counter fellows are just little
bit ratified.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21
Notice.

Requests for back numbers of the NEW
MEXICAN, must state date wanted, or they
will receive no attention.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
J. B. BRADY,

Dentist. Rooms IN Kahn Block, over
Spitz' Jewelry Store. Office hours, 8 to
IL q. M; 2 to 5 p. m.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
MAX FROST,
Attorney at Law, Santa Fe, Now Mexico.

GEO. W. KNAEBEL,
Office in Griffin block. Collections and
searching titles speciality.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21
PRESS COMMENT.
The Outlook Favorable.

The outlook for gold mining in New
Mexico was never so bright as it is to
day. The districts of Elizabethtown
Hematite, Red River City, Hopewell and
Cochiti are all in readiness for an early
spring boom, with plenty Of good ore or
the dump and new mills either ready fol
work or 10 the course of construction. -
Las Vegas Optic.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21

Judge A. l.. Morrison, Of Santa Fe, vas
the Arm friend Of Mckinley from hrst to
last, and he spent the whole summer 10
the east working effectively to help bring
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21

EDWARD L. BARTLETT,
Lawyer, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Once
Oatron block.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-21

rxy- Entered as Second-Class matter at the
Santa Fe Post Office.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-11
FEW SUPREME COURT DECISIONS
EXECUTION or BIGGERSTAIsF
Murderer at Dick johnson Paid fine
Penalty of His CriIue.

Helena. Montana, April civilian Big-
gerstaff. colored, who deliberately shot
and killed Dick Johnson, pugilist, june
9 last, was executed this forenoon la ,hc
county jail. 1t was eight minutes after II
o'clock when the weight fell. Eight and
one-half minutes later Or. Salvail and
Dr. Grange said ne was dead. The body
was placed in a plain coffin ana 10 min
utes after tina. removed to g. l.. Flaner-
tvs morguc where during the afternoon
hundreds OF morbidly curious spectators
passed before il, scanning the features
as if anxious to discover a hidden sccrt
there. But they did not The utter IN
difference that marked the face OF the
dead man was hardly less stolid than that
with which he met the fate decreed by
law for the murderer BiggerStah was
buried at / o'clock this afternoon in
the potter's field. the county bearing the
expense of the funeral. A dozen sherns
of other Montana counties were present.
They viewed the affair critically, for no
sheriff is sure that he may not be called
upon to perform a similar duty.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-11

pie Of the United States To the dem
oerauc party it brings home the issue
whether it is to continue to be the party
OF Jefferson, Jackson, Benton aud
Cleveland, or whether it is to set up
strange gods and lend the priceless
prestige Of its name and history to an
alien faith.
To the people of the United States it
Is OF vital concern, for upon the decision
within the democratic party of the issue
thus forced upon it depends the one
possibility that this country shall have
a presidential candidate Backed by the
organized resources of either of the two
great political parties, a man with
universally conceded clear comprehen-
sion Of the nature ana necessities of a
sound monetary system as indispensa-
bic to the protection of national integ-
rity and material prosperity, and with
record, not Of profession, but Of per
Torrance in itself, al this time the only
unimpeachable proof Of practical, I'M
sWeVing and unassailabie fidelity TO
the principles of such system.
Kentucky is ready. 1t needs no cam
paign 10 bring kentucky to Carlisle.
Let the convention be called the sooner
the better; and the state which took the
lead for an honest tariff will take the
lead for an honest currency"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-11

Woman Wants the Estate Of II Rich
Chicago Man.

Chicago, April 4.~-Through a bill filed
today in the circuit court by Elizabeth
Rosecrans. fight was begun over the
estate of Self Grant Rosecrans, a
wealthy board Of trade man, who died
at Orlando Fla. March 81. The prop
erty involved according to the will. is
worth over 5000, 900. The complainant
asserts that she is in fact the widow of
Rosecrans and entitled TO her proper
share of the estate. The defendants
are people said TO have charge OF ne
ROSecrans estate, among them being
Margaret Victoria Rosecrans sister of
the complainant. The plaintiff AYERS
that 5. e. Rosecrans fraudulently Sc
cured divorce from her in 1888. \
few months after there was purpOrt2d
marriage between ROSecranS and Mar
garet Victoria Wright, a sister of The
complainant.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-11
OPELOUS As
GOV ernOr Foster of Louisiana Orders
out the Militia.

New Orleans, April 5.--In response 10
the application of the sheriff of St. Ian
dry parish and the mayor Of Opelousas.
Governor Foster directed Brigadier Cen
eral John Gynn, commanding the state
national guard, to comply with the re-
quest Of the St. Landry authorities. Gen
craI Glynn issued the necessary orders
and 60 men of the Washington artillery
left this evening for Opelousas. Ten Of the
men were artillerymen in charge of a
gattling gun. The others went as IN
fantry.
A special train will meet the party at
Lafayette and the troops will be in Ope-
lousas before morning.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-11
GREAT ALARM Az MAFEkING
Fleeing Farmers Say the Natives ire
Preparing: for nn Uprising.

Cape Town. April 5--An alarm prevails
at Mafeking, and The farmers in the out
lying districts are bringing their faNi-
lies into town. They declare the natives
are preparing to rise on account OF the
discomfort aroused among them by the
slaughter Of their cattle In the effort
to stamp ont the destructive rinder pest
This cattle disease has been creating
great havoc among the herds of TransVaai
and Rh0desia
Mafeking is situated on the northwest
ern border of Cape Colony, with the
Transvaal adjoining it ON the east. II is
the point from which Jameson's raiders
set out for Johannesburg. 1t is also the
point from which Sir Hercules Robinson,
governor of Cape Colony, last week dis
patched a force of $50 British troops TO
assist in putting down the Matatbele mp
rising.
The present outbreak Of discomfort can
! hardly be the result OF race sympathy
| with the Matabelelands. If it has any
connection with the Matabele revolt it
must be through the melting agent being
the same.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-11

-Four thousand Houses DeStr0yed
and 10000 Left Homeless.

Madrid, April "a terrible fire has oc~
CURED at Manila, in the PHILIPPINE islands,
by which 1000 houses We're destroyed and
80 900 people left homeless.
Manila is the capital of the Philippine
islands, and has a population of 100000,
or with the suburbs 10000. 1t is one OF
the great emporiums of the east. The
principal buildings are the cathedral, the
palaces of the governor and archbishop,
a beautiful town house and 10 churches OF
different religious orders
1t has frequently been visited by Sc
we're and destructive earthquakes.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-11
TRADERS NATIONAL ~ or M
TWEEN $1,000 ND $1,000.
Warrants Had Hecn issued in Lieu
of an Equal Amount Issued by
Former Corporation.

ColVille, Wash, April 6.--Judge Ar
thur rendered decision today upon
the question Of the validity Of some Of
the warrants Of the town Of ColNille. The
Traders National bank of Spokane held
between $1400 and $1,000 worth Of war
rants, issued by the present corporation
in lieu of an equal amount of warrants
of the former invalid corporation. The
town council has at all times declined
to recognize their validity. claiming
they We're issued irregularly under an
ordinance of the town and issued by the
mayor and clerk without authority OF
the council. The bank, by a writ of man
damus against 4. 4. Winter, the treas
uer. endeaVOred to procure their pay
ment. After hearing Of the matter
the court dismissed the writ, holding
that a municipal corporation has no
authority to pass an ordinance delega'-
ing to the mayor the duties conferred
upon the council by their charter. His
opinion is as follows:
Colville. April 6.-There are but two
questions presented for the determlna-
ton of the court in his case.
First, whether the present town OF
Colvine can legally obligate itself to pay
Indebtedness incurred by the old town ~
corporated under the act Of 1855 which the
supreme court has declared unconstitn-
tional.
Second. Admitting that it could so OBJ
ligatp itself, does the passage of an pr-
dinance, No. -. by the town council create
such obligation? 1t is unnecessary for
the court TO pass upon the first PROPOSE
ton, as il is the opinion Of the court that
the second proposition should be de .id@d
in the negative. Ordinance No. y, upon
the authority of which il is admitted these
warrants were issued does not in the
opinion of the court authorize the mayor
and clerk to issue said warrants; it is
merely declaration that in the opinion
Of the town council that debts of the Old
town legally incurred should be assumed
and paid by the new corporation. The
council could not delegate TO the mayor
ana clerk the power to audit these debts
and determine whether they or any part
Of them were valid claims against the
old town and without any further &c
ton on the part of tho town council issue
warrants for same The duties of tn"
mayor and clerk were executive and MN
iSterial only and the council could not
vest them with Legislative and discre-
tiouary power to determine the validity
of any claim against the town whether
of the character of the claims involved in
this case or otherwise. This Legislative
and discretionary power is vested by the
organic law in the town council alone and
cannot by them be delegated to any other
officer.
The judgment will be denying the per-
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-11
WAS BIGGERsTAFF's LAST HOPE
Governor Has Refused to Interfere
with His Execution.

Helena, Mont, April 4.-Governor
Richards today declined to interfere
with the execution Of William Bigger
staff colOred, who is sentenced to be
hanged at the Lewis and Clarke county
Jail Monday morning for the murder of
Dick Johnson, also colored, June o. 1895.
The decision Of the governor removes
Biggerstaffs last hope. He took the
news calmly and said he would die
game Dick Johnson was a prize
fighter, we'll known in Spokane and on
the coast.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-11
KNOCKOUT BLOW WAS FATAL
One at the Contestants i'm "a Prize
Fight a. Killed.

Haverhill, Mass, April 5.-Arthur Brad
ley and Richard Ingram. two factory
hands employed in this city, engaged n
a prize fight last night, ana as a result
the latter died at midnight. The fight was
20 be friendly one to settle the title OF
which was the better man.
The knockout blow was landed in the
vein under the right paw after 90 min
utes of fighting. An efforts to restore
Ingram to consciousness failed, ana he
was carried to his brothers. house. where
he died at midnight.
The police Of Haverhill were notified
and arrested Arthur Bradley. James Me-
serve, Thomas Gibney, Fred Whitney and
two men named Mcintosh and McRae.
The police are searching for the other
spectators and officials, and a number
of arrests are expected.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-11
Mr.. CARLISLE SAYS NO
REGIMES TO he 4 CANDIDATE BE
FORE THE CONVENTION.
Success Depends More ON the Dee lar
utiom al Principles Than on
Candidates.

Washington, April 5.-Secretary Car
isle has written the following letter on
the subject of his candidacy for the
presidential nomination by the Chicago
convention:
washington, ADrlI 4. Charles II.
Long chairman of the democratic state
central committee, Louisville, My dear
sir: Your favor of March 30, in which
YOU say in substance that many of my
friends in Kentucky and elsewhere de-
sire me to become q candidate before
the national democratic convention for
nomination for the office Of president
and requesting me to give You some
authoritative or definite expression upon
the project, has been maturely consid-
cred.
Many communications upon the same
subject and similar import have been
received from friends in different parts
of the country, and while very CRATE
full for these numerous expressions of
confidence and esteem on the part OF
my democratic fellow citizens. | have
not been able to reach the conclusion
that the existing conditions require me
to comply with their requests by au-
thoriZing them to announce me US a
candidate for the presidential nomila-
ton.
while I feel a profound interest in
the welfare OF my party, l am as much
more concerned about it's declaration OF
principles that its selection OF candi-
dates because, in my opinion, its fail
ure or success at the election, as Wen
as its capacity for useful service in
the country in the future, depends upon
the position it takes or Omits to take
upon the public questions now engag
ing the attention of the people and as
pecialy the questions affecting the
monetary system of the country and
the character and amount Of taxation
to be imposed upon our citizens. It's
position upon these and other subjects
having been agreed upon, and clearly
and distinctly announced, the conven-
ton ought TO have no difficulty in So
Letting an acceptable candidate who
Will fairly represent it's views, and in
order that it's deliberations may be
embarrassed as little as possible by the
contention of rival aspirants and their
friends, | think my duty to the party
viii be best performed by declining TO
participate in a contest for the nOmina-
ton.
The obligations assumed when !
accepted my present official position re-
qulre me to devote my entire time and
attention to the public interests com
united to my charge, and / shall con
uhue TO discharge the duties imposed
upon me TO the best of my ability and
IN such manner as will in my judg-
ment most certainly promote the true
interests Of the country, and if in the
opinion of my fellow democrats Of Ken
lucky my services entitle me 10 their
commentator and approval, | would
regard their Endorsement of my public
course as an ample reward for the little
nave been able to accomplish in be-
NAH or an honest administration and
d sound financial policy. With many
'nahks for your kind letter, / am.
very truly yours,
j. G.. CARLISLE"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-11
LETTER HAS A STRING TO IT
"""rier journal Says Carlisle VIII
Accent the Nomination.

louisville, April 5.-The Courer-J FOUR
nai "ill tomorrow publish the following
voitorlal on the letter of Secretary Can
iiSie, made public tonight:
me position which Carlisle takes is
,,1 ehtlrely in accordance with the dig
NY ol the office of president and with
th uuties OF the office of secretary of
a. 'ie"sury He declines to participate
inc >. Iolilest Tor the nomination. hold
tt mat the matter Of first moment is
me declaration of the martyrs nrinci i.
PES PCS He desires the Endorsement of
a. services by his state. and though ne
hi1 a not say so in so many words. If
na4, '"Ie snail present his name to the
Mo ll"i convention on satisfactory
tbat ~ ne will undoubtedly accept
of responsibility. This is a matter
da exceptional moment al once TO the
'ocratc party and TO the entire PEG.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-11

Brussels, April 5.-The boiler Of the
steam tug Virgine exploded between
Mosereke and Barrode, on the Sheldt.
Four of the crew were killed. and the
shock of the explosion caused the barge
10 sink, drowning the bargeman's family
of eight persons.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-11
settlement With Creditors.

St. Paul, April Ga settlement with the
creditors of the p. II. Kelly and f. Kelly
Mercantile Company in this city has been
made, and the assignees have left for
Chicago and the east to meet the creditors
elsewhere. The creditors in this city agree
to a 60 per cent settlement.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-11
TRIED TO STEAL aUAy's PAPERS
An Attempt by Schemers to Hurt
Him Politically.

Washington, April 4.-Senator Quay's
committee room was broken into last
evening and an unsuccessful attempt
made to open his desk. 1t is believed
by the senator that an attempt was
made to get possession of his political
papers but they had all been removed
to Quay's house a week ago