Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-07-29
TERRITORIAL NEWS BUDGET
Lincoln County.

| NIL Gs w . LOWC diOh Al A|ih
coin last Wednesday night, from peri
tonitis. Mr.. Lowe was member of tn
Masonic fraternity and was cared for b,
members of the order during his illness
Myriads of young grasshoppers hav
made their appearance in the Bonit'
country and are doing much damage tt
growing vegetation. Gardens have beer
destroyed, and the corn has been attacked
BernnlillO County.
Louie Kuchenbecker of Gallup, while
riding on a wagon few days ago, go
his foot caught in wheel and received {
broken ankle.
1t is reported in Gallup that Steve
Buffo, former resident of that place, bu
now in Alaska, recently sold his interes
in mining claim for $4,000.
Professor W. H. Williams, who il
backed by Gallup capitalists, is arrang
ing to go to Alaska SO soon as accommo
dations can be had on vessel leaving
San Francisco. He will have to wal
awhile, though, as the steamship com
panies will book no passengers for somt
time to come.
Two wiremen, at work on the Western
Union line near Gallup, one day last
week, had little misunderstanding and
one o f them ran his face against the edge
of knife held by the other, then an ad
| journment was taken to the Gallup po
lice court and the trouble settled.
Sierra C0unty.
Henry Myers, while at work on the
range near Chloride recently, while rop
ing calf, had his saddle turn with hin
and became entanged in the tackle. One
end of the rope was fastened to the calf
the other to the horse, and Henry was
strung out between the two animals and
had all the kinks palled out of him. He
will get we'll in short time, but will
probably be some taller than ever before.
Grant County.
District court for the Third district will
convene at Silver City on Monday, Sep.
tember 6.
Professor A. L. Bennett of Silver City,
will conduct the teachers institutes in
Sierra and Colfax counties, the one fol-
lowing the other.
George Skelly, brother of Postmaster
Skelly at Silver City, was foully mur-
dered in Durango, Mexico, short time
since, by two men named Raines and
Davidson. Skelly had threatened to
bring some rascally acts of Raines to the
notice of the United States consul, and
was killed to prevent his carrying out
that threat. A reward has been offered
for the arrest of Raines by the consul.
san Juan County.
Frost did considerable damage to grow
ing crops in the country surrounding
Aztec, last week, corn and potatoes re-
ceiving the greatest setback.
Las Vegas.
Mayor Olney will set out an extensive
orchard on his farm, north of town, this
fall.
The cycle track in the city park has
been put in good repair by Street Com
missioner Caldwell.
It is expected that the Santa Fe ball
team will be in this city the latter part
of the week, to try conclusions with the
home team.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. j. A. LaRue
entertained in honor of Mrs. M. A. Otero.
Thirty six ladies we're present, among
them being Mrs. M. A. Otero of Denver,
mother of the governor, Mrs. Comstock
of Phoenix, Mrs. Stevens of Trinidad,
and Mrs. Snow of Boston.
party of plcknickers, consisting of
Mrs. James Garrard, Mrs. Jennie Frye,
Miss Nettie Garrard, Miss May Stapp,
Miss Mabel MillIgan, Miss Carrie Dubree,
Miss Alice Cavanaugh, and Messrs. John
Michael, Herbert Milllgan and Carl Kirk
wood, spent Tuesday afternoon and
evening at Romeroville, returning home
by moonlight.
At Anton Chico, on Sunday afternoon,
while the 9.year old son of Don. Juan d.
Ortega was walking along the road
and all but killed him. He lay in the
road for two hours in a helpless oondi-
tion before help came, and he is not yet
able to tell who the miscreants are.
It is rumored here on what is claimed
good authority, that the Santa Fe rail
road company is considering the advisa-
bility of making some extensive i'm
provements at Las Vegas Hot Springs
the coming fall and winter. The changes
contemplate the operating of the trains
by either electricity or compressed air,
the extension Of the track at the springs,
the running of trains between the city
and springs every hour, and otherwise
improving the service.
Albuquerque.
Professor Allen, superintendent of the
government Indian school, is still in
Washington, but is expected to be home
in few days.
MIR. and Mrs. I. R. Bull of Mesilla, who
were recently married, have returned to
their southern home after pleasant visit
in this city.
Mrs. John Cuneo left last night for &
trip in Europe, sailing from New York on
August s. She will be gone several
months, and during her absence will visit
her old home.
Complaints are being heard concerning
the mall service between this place and
Glorieta. From what is heard the ser
vice is very inefficient and considerable
mail is lost.
The land and law departments of the
Santa Fe road have been removed from
the Commercial club building to the COM
pany's headquarters, on South Second
street.
The wool securing plant is doing q
rushing business, and the lessee, Mr..
James Wilkersun is making the concern
a success, both 80 far as the city and his
pocketbook are concerned. The plant
ran steadily for ~ days, and is again at
work on 10000 pounds of wool bought
from Hon. +. A. Hubble.
Mr.. Cade Selvey, who was in close con-
ference with Division Superintendent
Hurley and Chief Special Agent Kinley,of
Topeka, on Wednesday, has gone west.
The object Of the conhab is not known,
but spirit Of uneasiness hangs over the
Santa Fe yards.
Mr.. Ben Johnson, president of the
Grown Point Mining company, has lately
returned from Bland. Mr.. johnson was
a candidate for the Office of internal rev.
enue collector for this district, but takes