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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12
Thrilling Adventure with a Big Alfsa-

Yesterday afternoon Messrs. S. H.
Jones and j. r. Boyd went in a batteau
through Eagles Island on a fishing
expedition. They rowed under the
bridge on the causeway over Alligator
Creek, and in the deep bay that lays
just below the bridge they spied a big
alligator swimming across the creek.
They made for him and Mr.. Jones
struck him with an oar. The gator
was a large one and he gave a furious
nirt hat upset the small boat, throw
ing both occupants into the water. They
were nearly frightened Out of their
wits, but the saurian evidently did not
upset them on urpOs as he disap-
peared under the water and did not
modest them.
Messrs. Jones and Boyd were luckily
close to shore and they had not soon
er struck the water than they scram-
bled onto the bottom of the upturned
boat and got is ashore, where they up
righted it and bailed the water out.
Both of them have sworn off from
tackling aligatOrs when they go fish
ing. They say the gator appeared to be
about eleven feet long, and it is be-
lieVed he is the big Saurian that a
year or so had his haunt below the
bridge over Brunswick river. Parties
passing in boats got after him several
times, and worried the gator so much
that every time a BOAT came in his
neighbOrhOOd he would attack it. 1t
will be remembered that The Messen-
ger last summer warned fishing par
ties to keep a sharp loo out for him
when they passed Brunswick bride, as
they might not know Of the grudge the
gator had against boats. Usually, ali
gators don't modest anybody unless
they are interfered with.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12

The Rev. w. B. Costley. Of Stock
bridge, Ga, while attending to his pas
torai duties at Fleetwood, that state,
was attacked by cholera morbus. He
says: BY chance I happened to get
hold Of a bottle OF Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera n Diarrhoea Remedy, and I
think it was the means of saving my
life. 1t relieved me at once" For
sale by r. r. Bellamy. -
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
C~hilbIaiEs, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed. Price Is cents per box. For sale
by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12
Hawaiian COMMISSIONER to Sail To.
morrow.

a Francisco, August s.-The Ha-
waiian commissioners, senators Cullom
and Morgan. and Representative Hit,
have arrived in this city and will take
passage for Honolulu on the Mariposa
sailing Wednesday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12

The picture Of the log house in
which General Shafter was born il
finding it's way into the newspapers.
This is a sure sign Of successes.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05

This proves beyond any controversy
whatever thai while the pension bureau
has been a little slower in adjudicating
pension claims since 1897 than prior to
that date, the work lone has Injured
wholly to the benefit of the old soldier
and of his widow and orphan. Every
day for the nine months covered by
these figures in II cases more than I'M
der the last administration has happi-
ness been carried to the family of some
old soldier. The rates allowed have
been much larger, also.
Those who complain of hardness at
the bureau and who are inclined to sug-
gest that the administration is against
the old soldier should study the figures
we'll before indulging in such unwar-
ranted and undeserved criticism.
Our Democratic friends who, now
they are out of power, would pose as
the soldiers friend, when in power and
when they had an opportunity to do
something for the needy old soldier and
his widow and orphan, We're slow to act
in congress and granted pensions and
increases with a hesitating and mig
gardly hand, as we have seen.
AT the pension bureau they struck
from the rolls the anne of thousands
of needy and deserving pensioners. In
passing on claims they We're swift to
adjudicate unfavorably, but exceeding
ly slow to allow pensions. Let the old
soldiers remember the few bills passed;
the many vetoed; the fact that at the
bureau of pensions in 1894 n 1895 the
| Democratic administration allowed 81
per cent of the claims examined ard
rejected s. per cent; that in 1896, when
it did it's best, trying to influence the
election, it only allowed AZ per cent and
rejected IS per cent"
1t is very easy for Mr.. Ferguson to
make such statements as he does to
people who are not advised as to the
facts, and most of us are not. But
when confronted with the actual facts
and figures, his fairy tales are dissi-
pated in regard to pensions in the same
manner that they We're in regard to
| wool and the tariff upon it, when the
| record of his actions in congress was
shown up. The above figures are abso-
lutely accurate and car be relied upon,
while his statements are simply reck-
less misrepresentation for the purpose
of catching votes.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05

the requirements OF the situation and
| possesses the executive ability to bring
them to the front rank us educators OF
the youth of the county. The Repub-
lican candidate, Facundo +. Pine, has
already served one term in the office and
| has the work at his fingers end. The
experience gained in the past two years
| will be of great assistance in the future
| the knowledge of the condition and
needs of each district already possessed
and an understanding of the character
istics Of the patrons of the schools in all
parts of the county fit Mr.. Pine for the
| work of the Office as no other man in
the county could possibly be without
the same schooling that he has gone
through. 1t would be folly to elect a
man to the Office who would be COM
PEELED to spend the entire term of office
in learning the details of the work,
rather than in adding to the efficiency
of the schools. One of the great men of
the United States said that it was a
poor policy to swap horses in the mids
die of the stream" and that saying APP
plies f0rcibly to the election of a super
intendent of schools in Santa Fe county
this year. Mr.. Pine ought to and will
be elected for the good of the schools.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05
FERGUSON and the Pensioners.

MIR. Ferguson has claimed that his
party has always been favorable to the
granting of pensions to old soldiers;
and that he himself is about the only
person who can obtain pensions, or
keep those already granted, in exist
ence. For the purpose of showing the
absurdity of this claim of his party, the
following statement from official
sources is presented for the consider
alton of the voters of New Mexico:
Much has been said intimating that
the present administration, in its adj
ministration of the pension laws
through the. present commissioner OF
pensions, Hon. H.. Clay Evans, has been
and is unfriendly to the pension system
and to the old soldiers and their widows
and orphans. A certain class of pen
sion agents and attorneys and Demo-
Gratis called statesmen) have been eX-
ceedingly busy spreading this report
For a year or more during the last
administration of President Cleve-
land, pensioners were advised to hold
back their claims pending the APP
preaching election and to present and
press claims for pension and increases
as soon as the new president Certain tC
be a Republican, should be inaugu-
rated.
THE result was hat COMMISSIONS
Evans found the bureau "swamped'
| under a mass of new applications. Tht
| eager and expectant applicants coult
| brook no delay. They seemed to eX'
| poet the immediate allowance of every
claim filed, whether for original pen.
sion, increase or restoration to the rolls
They did not pause to consider that such
action would be impolitic, unwise and
unjust. The propriety n necessity OF
a thorough examination of each indi-
vidual case was a consideration not tC
was considerable friction between pen
sion attorneys and the commissioner.
But he work of the bureau, impeded
as it is by the presence of many incom-
petent clerks placed there by a Demo-
cratic administration, unfriendly to the
old soldiers and to the pension system
has gone on increasingly, laboriously
and faithfully. A comparison of WORK
done and of results obtained under the
last administration and the present viii
best tell the story.
Comparison of pension claims allow
ed and disallowed for years 1894, 1896
and 1896 and 1897 (nine months only in
cluded).
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05

The Republican candidate for county
surveyor, David M. White, is a young
man who has made a name for himself
among the members of his profession In
the territory, by reason of his thorough
knowledge of the work and his abilities
as a practical civil engineer. Much of
the land litigation in the courts today
results from careless surveys and the
negligent marking of boundaries and
corners The expense incident to the
settlement Of disputes over real estate
in the courts to the is a serious
drain and drawback to the prosperity
of any county, and that expense and
drain the Republicans Of Santa Fe are
desirious of avoiding. For thai reason,
when nominating a candidate for coun-
ty surveyor, Mr.. Whites name was
placed upon the ticket. Competent and
accurate In all that he does, MI. White
will make a model officer and many ex-
pensive law suits will he avoided in the
future by his election.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05

One of the most important offices in
the county, and the n which can be
made to protect the rights of citizens or
trample over them rough shod, just as
the occupant sees fit, is that Of sheriff.
Santa Fe county people have had varied
experiences with sheriffs in the past, and
there is no enthusiastic desire on the
part of any one to return to the days of
the unlamented Cunningham and the
control of the Democratic party. The
primary object of the sherif's Office is
the enforcement of the laws and the
protection Of life and property, and that
object the Republicans of the county are
determined to see accomplished. With
that end in view Charles w. Dudrow has
been placed upon the Republican ticket
as the candidate for sheriff, and it is the
universal opinion that Mr.. Dudrow will
make just such an officer as is required
in that position. Cool headed, brave
and considerate; respectful Of the rights
of person and Of speech; successful in
business affairs and anxious for the
growth and u%pbuilding Of the county
and city of Santa Fe, MI. Dudrow is un-
doubtedlv one of the best men ever Of
fered to the voters for their considera-
tton in the county. In fact, the welfare
of the county demands the election of
Mr.. Dudrow as sheriff, and that demand
will not 60 unheeded on next Tuesday
by the voters.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05


PROPOSALS FOR COWS.-U.S. Indian
School Service, Phoenix, Ariz., October
20, 1S9s.-SEALED PROPOSALS, in
dorsed proposals for Cows" and adj
dressed to the undersigned at Phoenix,
Ariz., will be received at this school UNI
til / o'clock p. m. of Wednesday, Novem-
Der Both, 1898, for furnishing and deliv-
ering at the school house 20 young
sound and serviceable milch cows, re-
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05

In making their nomination for pro-
bate Judge, the Republicans of Santa
Fe county were absolutely guided by
the fitness of the man named for that
office. Hon. Jose Amado Lucero has
made a place for himself in the esteem
of the people of the county seldom
achieved in this life. His well known
uprightness as a private citizen, his rec
ord as a county commissioner the past
two years and his reputation for hon.
esty and fairness in every business
dealing needs no mention in any paper.
His neighbors respect and honor him,
his social acquaintances know him for
his true worth, and his willingness to
aid all who are worthy of aid who apply
to him have made him warm friends In
every part of the county. In his hands
the Office of probate judge will be ad-
ministered with business and absolute
honesty. The widows and orphans will
their due, and all matters COM
ing before him in relation to the office
will receive prompt and careful atten-
ton, and will be decided In strict COM
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05

The Republican campaign managers in
San Miguel and Guadalupe counties must
be up and doing and watching. There
are plans Matched and matured by their
Opponents, the Union party gang, to
commit election frauds and to steal the
counties named, if possible. Ballots will
be changed and an attempt will be made
to steal the ballot boxes and then pro-
duce spurious and false election certifi-
Gates corruptly and dishonesty manu-
featured, and claim election of the Union
party candidates. The Union party
gang is up to all sorts of, and indeed,
to all dishonest or corrupt election de-
vices and tricks known and must be
closely watched, Forewarned is fore
armed. Thatthe Union party gang in San
Miguel and Guadalupe counties intend
to commit election frauds is sure. This
devilish intention should and must be
frustrated. The good of the honest and
decent citizens of this territory so de-
mandS.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05

Augustin Maestas, the Republican
nominee for the board of county COM
m~issioners from the Sd district, is a
well known citizen of Santa Cruz, a
farmer and fruit raiser, having a nice
ranch upon which he makes his home.
He is fitted for the position for which he
has been nominated by reason of his
knowledge of the values of farming
property and an understanding Of the
conditions which govern the conduct of
agricultural enterprises in the county.
With Mr.. Maestas as a member of the
ty will be ably represented and cared
For
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05

Hon. r. b. Catron is the largest tax
payer, outside of the railroad and other
large corporations, in the county, and
his election to the council of the 33d leg
islative assembly will place a man IN
the legislature who will look after ext
penditures of money, the levying of
taxes and the conduct of public bust
ness In a careful manner Mr.. Catron
has beer a resident of Santa Fe county
for 80 years and has an insight into
public affairs which will enable him to
be Of decided benefit to the county. His
election will be In the interest of econ
omy and competent Legislative powers,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05

Captain Fritz Muller, and who in the
county has not heard of him with pride,
is the Republican candidate for treas
urer and eX-officio collector. Modest,
brave. capable Fritz Muller, honored
by every man in the county, and
almost %worshipped by the boys who
served under him in the famous Rough
Rider regiment in the trying campaign
in Cuba, will be the next collector and
treasurer of Santa Fe county, and no
more need be said. His name is a suf-
ticient guarantee for the safety of the
county funds and the careful collection
of the taxes due.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05

Perhaps the county Official who comes
in closer contact with the people
than any other is the county as
SCISSOR, and in a very large degree
the equitable assessment of taxes
depends upon his knowledge of values
and his fair mindedncSs. Actuated by
a desire to deal justly and fairly with
the taxpayers of Santa Fe county, the
Republicans have placed in nomination
for assessor Judge Telesforo Rivera.
What Mr.. Rivera's work will be as the
assessor of property is no question. His
record as probate judge, his standing in
the county and his well known desire to
be fair in all his transactions, whether
on the bench or in private business
transactions, do not require telling to
the voters of the county. He is the man
for the Office, and as assessor will keep
the county in good condition so far as
the assessment of all taxable property
is concerned.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05
TERRITORIAL TOPICS
Eddy County.

F. B. Thurber, the noted New York
groceryman, who has been investing in
Eddy county property, has returned to
Gotham. His brother, H. X. Thurbes
is now visiting in Eddy.
The sugar beet factory will start up
at Eddy on the 5th inst, with 600 tons
of beets to begin on.
The skating rink at Eddy has closed,
as the cost Of repairs to skates amounted
to more than the profits of running the
concern.
Don and Fred Rankin, of Albuquerque,
are building an ice factory at Eddy.
R. H. Pierce, of Eddy, has removed
his family to Ell Paso.
There are but two vacant houses in
Eddy, and they are only small board
buildings.
Frank McDaniels, of Eddy, has re-
turned home after a two years absence
In Old Mexico.
Master Mechanic e. M. Stansbury, Of
the Pecos Valley road, has returned to
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05

Victor Ortega, Republican candidate
for the legislature from Santa Fee
ty, needs no Introduction to the voters
of the county. AS a member of the
board of county commissioners he dis
business habits. shrewd management
and as one worthy of the confidence of
the people. AS a member of the legis-
lature he will prove Of value in looking
protecting the az payers from extrava-
gance and undesirable legislation.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05
Republican Ticket.
SANTA TE COUNTY.

SANTA FE COUNTY.
r. r. CATRON,
For member of the council of the $50
legislative assembly.
WILLIAM FITZPATRICK,
VICTOR ORTEGA,
For members Of the house of represent
atives, SD legislative assembly.
JAMES d. HUGHES,
For county commissioner LIST district.
]. Il. M'LAUGHLIN,
For county commissioner I'd district.
AUGUSTIN MAESTAS,
For county commissioners Sd district.
JOSE AMADO LUCERO,
For probate judge.
ATANASIO ROMERO,
For clerk of the probate court.
C. w. DUDROW,
For sheriff.
TELESFORO RIVERA,
For assessor.
FRITZ MULLER,
For treasurer and eX-officio collector.
FACUNDO T. PINO,
For superintendent of schools.
D. NJ. WHITE,
For surveyor.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05
r. MCLAUGHLIN. the Republic

]. 7. Mclaughlin, the Republican can
didate for county commissioner from
the I'd district, is no stranger to the vot-
ers of Santa Fe county. He has large
mining interests in the southern part
of the county, has been successful in his
business ventures and has been a res
ident of the county for a number of
years. The past two years he has been
a member of the board of county com
missioners and his services have been
acceptable to the tax payers and prop
erty owners alike. In every matter
which has come before the board he has
been guided in. his decisions and acts
by a desire to treat all alike, no matter
what their political affiliations or con-
dition in life. Rich and poor have all
been treated by him on the merits of
their case, favoritism is unknown to
him as an official, and his record is such
as will insure his reelection.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05

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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05
liam Fitzpatrick, Republican n,

William Fitzpatrick, Republican NOM
inee for the house of representatives of
the SD legislative assembly. bears an
excellent reputation among those per-
sons who are acquainted with him and
has made a host of friends in the south
part of the county, where he lives. A
miner, working among miners and ac-
quainted with the conditions which
govern the working of mines. fits him
for the position to which he aspires, in
that he will be able to counsel wisely on
all matters coming before the legisla-
ture affecting coal mining in New Mex
leo. He will undoubtedly receive the
support of all Republicans and that of
the miners who do not hold the same
political beliefs as himself.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05

For probate clerk the Republicans
offer as a candidate for the suffrage OF
the voters of Santa Fe county, Atanasio
Romero. Mr.. Romero has filled that Of
flee in the past in a manner highly sat
isfactory to all who have had any bust
ness to transact in it. G~entlemaniy, &C
commodating, efficient, these are the
qualifications possessed by Mr.. Romero,
and the condition Of the Office at the
present time is sufficient PROOF Of the
careful manner in which it has been
managed while in his care. Mr.. t.o-
nero is a native of the county, has
spent his entire life among the people
here, and is now in a position where the
good work of the past can be improved
upon. 1t is safe to say that there will
be no change in the office of probate
clerk for two years to come, anyway.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05
ORIGINAL CLAIMS.

The above figures relate simply to
original claims adjudicated.
Nov let us take claims for increase
THE Democratic administration al
lowed So claims for increase under the
general law per day and rejected So per
day. 1t allowed of claims for increase,
under the act of 1890, 10 per day and re-
jected As per day. In other words, it
was allowing As increase per day and
rejecting 112 per day.
1.-The Republican administration has
beer allowing 81 increase claims per
day under the general law, and % per
day under the act of 1890, a total of IS
per day, while it has rejected A in
crease claims under the general law per
day and Al of such claims under the act
of 1890, a total of So per day.
CLAIMS.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05

The election of Hon. Pedro Perea
means renewed and continued prosper
ity for New Mexico. That fact should
be borne in mind by the voters on Tues
day. The people of New Mexico are
progressive and anxious for the devel-
opment of the natural resources of the
territory, and they will not make the
mistake of electing a free trade Demo-
crat to represent them in the nations
capital the coming two years.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-05

James D. Hughes, the Republican
candidate for the board of county COM
missioners from the LIST district, is one
of the best known men in the county,
and is also a business man of recognize
ed superiority. His life in New Mexico
for the past Is years is sufficient guar
antee for his future, no matter in what
position he may be placed. For nine
years he has been business manager of
the New Mexican, and the success of
the paper under his management
speaks for the success of his work on
the board of county commissioners, if
elected, and there is no doubt on that
point. He is a property owner and tax
payer in the city, every interest he has
is centered in the county, and the vot-
ers may rest assured that his best en-
deavors will be put forth in managing
the business of the county.