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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-03-07

The names of the men who bore false
witness to save themselves and whose
testimony convicted Miller are, for OBJ
vious reasons, not published.
Strong evidence in addition to the
above letter and to the many petitions
fled, tending to establish Miller's com
plete innocence of the crime, has also
been furnished the executive. After a
full investigation the governor exercised
his prerogative and granted Miller a full
and unconditional pardon.
The New MEXICAN dwells upon this
case at greater length, because it is
fragrant. A poor devil, a man with a
wife and four children dependent upon
him, was convicted upon perjured tes-
timony under an indictment, also OBJ
tanned by perjury, of the crime of steal
ing a COW worth SIS, a great sum in
deed.
The outraged majesty of the law SEN
fenced the convicted man to ten long,
dreary years in prison for this crime,
which he never committed. This was
done, as it is claimed, because the man
had once before been convicted of lar
ceny. When one remembers that hun
dreds of men in this territory, have
been punished with a lesser punishment
for taking human life wantonly, the
case appears all the more grave and Sc
rious. 1t shows how very, very blind
justice may be at times and how well it
Is to have the power of exercising elem
ency in the hands of the governor to IN
do injustice and to relieve oppression,
committed under the forms of law by
the very officers of the law. Governor
Otero, after examination, concluded
that a grave and fearful injustice had
been done and that a judicial crime had
been committed. He saw his duty, and,
as in all other cases upon which he has
been called upon to pass since assuming
the duties Of governor of New Mexico,
he did it fearlessly and promptly. Mil
Ter has been released and has gone upon
his way to his wife and four children
who have been deprived of the care and
support of a husband and father for
several years and all because the law OF
the land made a grievious mistake. -Four
years of a mans life wasted and no re-
dress; a man disgraced and severely
punished and no redress.
This case shows clearly and strongly
how easily courts, judges, district at
torneys and %juries may err and how
wise and good is the provision vesting
the pardoning power in the executive
branch Of the government.
1t Is also often the case, as in this in
stance, that newly discovered evidence
or circumstances in favor Of the accused,
not to be had at the time Of trial, are
presented to the executive for consider
alton. 1t then becomes the sworn duty
Of the executive, regardless of public
clamor, to take such under advisement,
to act with justice and equity toward
the rights OF all concerned, the people
on the one side, and the man for whom
clemency is asked, on the other side,
and to>act without fear or favor.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-03-07
Just tho Thing.

Just the Thing.
Here's a poem," said the foreman,
with some fire in it,"
"For the Lord 3 sake, exclaimed the
editor, put it in the stovel Woods g
q cord. Atlanta Constitution.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-03-07
Notice TO Taxpayers.

The taxpayers of Santa Fe county are
hereby notified that l will commence to
receive the reports of the taxable prop
erty of said county during the months
of March and April, 1898, as provided
by law. And to allthose who fail to make
their reports within the time prescribed
BY law, the penalty of 25 per cent will
be added. ]. R. HUDSON,
Assessor.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-03-07
MONDAY. MARCH Z.

AND now what a howl will there be,
men and brethren?
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-03-07

BLUFF and audacity will not cut much
of a figure in contests for office. The
law is supreme and shall be supreme.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-03-07

GOVERNOR OTERO's backbone is in the
right place and strong, thanks, gentle
men.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-03-07
A Snur to Pride.

ut does a nan good to be rejected by
a girl"
"Why?"
sit makes him pitch in and marry .
more attractive girl. Chicago Record.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-03-07
RArEs OLE auRsnBIpTIONa.

tg- Entered as Seoond-Class matter at the
santa Fe Post Office.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-03-07

"Aunty, what do little boys do when
they want to sit OF your lap?'-Ally
Eloper,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-03-07
A Judicial Crime Undone by the Executive.

Some years ago one Abran Miller was
indicted, tried and convicted in Lincoln
county for the larceny Of an animal valued
at SIS. The Judge of the district court in
that county, assessed a punishment of
ten years imprisonment and costs of
prosecution on the convicted The
latter, being poor and not a very bright
sort of a man, took his punishment with
out complaint. He has been confined
in the p~enitentiary for about four years.
Recently the case of this unfortunate
mar was brought to the attention OF
Governor Otero. The mans brother-in-
law, also a poor man and a citizen OF
Lincoln county, had been hard at work
for years to obtain his relatives pardon
and to show, if possible, that Miller was
innocent and was wrongly convicted.
The latter impression seems to have
gotten hold of the public mind in Lin
coin county, as numerous petitions ask
ing for Miller's pardon and now on file
in the executive Office, show.
But the strongest link in this chain OF
petitions is the following letter dated al
Lincoln and signed by the district attor
ney who conducted the trial:
"To the Governor of New Mexico
Santa Fe, n. M.-Dear Sir: A few years
ago, when l was district attorney for the
counties of Lincoln, Chaves and Eddy, l
tried one Abran Miller at Roswell fOl
stealing a COW and convicted him and he
was sentenced for ten years. Since the
trial l learn from reliable sources thai
Miller was an instrument in the hands
of one ---, who should have
been charged with the theft of the COW
instead of Miller, and, In fact, that Miller
was prosecuted by --- to save
himself. l would recommend that Miller
receive a pardon at your hand. Re
specially yours, GEO. B. BARBER"
II concur in this recommendation.
ga. A. FREEMAN,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-03-07

THE SEVENTH Beet Sugar factory in the United
States was erected at Eddy, New Mexico, in 1896,
and made ito frst campaign" beginning November
10th, 1895, and closing February 10Th, 1897.
THE CONTENT OF "sUGA in the beet" Of tho crop
grown in. the Eddy and Roswell sections Of the val
ley has proven to be moro uniformly high than any
other part ofthe United States,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-03-07

1874 separate analysis, ohisAy carload lots, showed AN
AVERAGE Of 17.oI per cent sugar In beet; SAL per
cent purity.
THIS REMARKADLE REsULT was accomplished by
raw farmers, unacQuainted with tho culture Of beet
root, on new land and under very trying circum.
stances, a. the factory wa not assured until May, and
majority Of the acreage was planted between JUNE
1st AND AUGUST 10th. s
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1898-06-17
The Post IL a sure Thing.

Tho P0st IL q Sure Thing
Bismarck gets $4,000 from congress
to begin work on the military post that
is to absorb Fort Yates. says Washing.
ton gentleman in the Bismarck Tribune;
but not without great effort. When the
present conditions are taken into account
the enormous demands on the treasury
to carry on the war with Spain, and the
resort to emergency measures to produce
sufficient revenues-it may be understood
that every effort is being made to curtail
expenditures not absolutely necessary at
this time. This appropriation was one
OF the items put in the bill by the senate
and sent to conference. and 1t was only
through the earnest efforts of Senator
Hansbrough that it was finally agreed to
by the conferees of the two houses.
There need bs no further worry on the
part Of our citizens regarding the post
matter, except as to matters of detail. 1t
will be one Of the permanent posts of the
country and possibly one Of the largest.
It Is now quite certain that. following
the events now tsApsptsine. the force Of
our army will be doubled and the policy
Of the government will be 10 maintain
military posts as strategic points where
transportation facilities are ample. Such
Q spot 10 Bismarck.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1898-06-17

MANY Of the newspapers nowadays are
calling attention to the great discrepancy
existing between the pay Of the volunteer
officers and soldiers. Why should this
bes In the regular army the officers have
devoted years to securing good educa.
ton. and additional years to the science
of war;. It is right that they should be
paid according to their ability. But In
the volunteer service there is practically
no difference between the company
officers and most of the privates, either in
the matter Of general education or in
that of knowledge of matters military.
1t is absurd that one young volunteer
should be called upon to sleep in sand
piles or on the soft side of board, and
get $3.50 for so doing, while another
volunteer with no more ability should be
paid from ten to twelve times as much
for filling position less laborious and
no more dangerous. Following is q list
Of the annual salaries paid to officers. out
Of which they must provide clothing aud
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1898-06-17
The only 1ih Grade Baking Powder
S0ferd al q moderate p1eex-
CALUMET ssx"s sn*'%s
~N0&E< 80 G00D~

country, filled as It is with green fields and
fine orchards. This Is indeed the land Of
fruit and flowers. Nearly every door-yard
is perfect mass Of flowers. In Portland
(Oregon) you can get three large loaves of
bread for ten cents; and ! was told that,
before the rise in the price Of wheat. four
and five loaves could be bought for the
same price, Vegetables, such as potatoes,
carrots. turnips. etc.. are left in the ground
all winter, as they keep much better than
they would in cellar. The finest of large
oranges ore sold here, at the fruit-stands
and by children on the streets, for Ave cents
dozen, and cherries and strawberries in
proportion.
I find large body Of troops here in San
Francisco, and they are drilling for all they
are worth. To-day the boys were issued
brown overalls and jackets. and they are
'joshing" each other this afternoon, calling
one another farmers and inquiring how the
crops are getting along. We are looking
for an issue of picks and shovels next.
Mark Yeater is in the hospitsl sick with
the measles. Dan Boutillier and Jack Der.
kin ore standing the racket well. and are
model soldiers.
With kind regards to every one at home, I
am yours. respectfully, ]. R. EDrcx,
Go. a." LIST N. D. vi,
Camp Merritt, San Francisco, Cal.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1898-06-17
Chairman Rep. Co. Cent. Co
NE W MUSIC.

We acknowledge receipt Of Q new
American National Hymn" composed
by Henry DeLorme. one Of this country =
most celebrated tenors, that has the true
spirit of the times, and is full of patriot.
ism and character. 1t 10 best suited for
either at will. Its compass is medium,
but majestic; rich In harmony; simple,
yet effective. This musical gem for the
nation should find its ways into the
churches, schools and homes of our glor-
ious land of the free. twenty-five cents
in stamps sent to the Conover Music Co.,
81. Paul, Mimi, will bring tito you.
The retail price of this piece is SO cents,
but this company sells all its sheet music
at half price. In addition to this, they
announce a removal sale, and offer
pianos, organs, and their entire stock re.
gardless of cost, until August 3lst, when
they move into new quarters.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1898-06-17
NOTICE.
County Board Of Equa alixatisu.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
County Of Emmons.

County Board Of Equalizatisn.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, !
County Of Emmons.
AUDITORS OFv1cE.
Williamsport, N. D., June IA, 1888.
All persons are hereby notified that
pursuant to Section 49,. Chapter 128,
Laws Of 1897, the board Of county
commissioners at its regular meeting in
July will constitute . board of review
and equalization Of the assessments made
for the year 1888.
Any person considering himself az.
gretved may make application to the
board, and tho board will review the
assessment and correct the same % shall
appear to them just and proper.
All complaints of individuals and of
others, residents and non-residents, In
reference to the assessment Of any pro-
perty, real or personal, will be heard by
the board.
The board Of equalization will continue
10 session until the equalization is COM
pleted when the board of county com.
mtssi0ners will make the levy Of taxes
Tor the current fiscal year.
After the adjournment ofithe board Of
equalization NO application for correc-
tion Of assessments for tho year 1ee8
EDW,p BaApDocK.
County Auditor. I
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1898-06-17
Another Fine volum 9.

Standard books are ever welcome when
they come to us in forms and bindings
representing all the embellishments Of
the art of bookmaking. Such book is
an edition of Tennyson's poems, just
published by The Dominion Company.
Chicago, copy of which has just come
to our desk. The contents are well ar
ranged, the illustrations are fne, the
print is clear and neat and the binding is
superb. The Dominion Company 10
forging ahead as the leading western
publishing house making specially of
fine subscription books. Having sales
people in nearly every nook Of the coun.
try. the company enjoys large and
pany has known reputation for liberality
toward its agents and fair treatment Of
them. an agency in this community for
the above book, or some other published
by ibis company. would be source Of
considerable profit to the one fortunate
enough to secure it. Interested 1esders
should write the company for full par
iicrlAra ~ .. fs Fl tx s6s5fF3}
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1898-06-17
Call fer County Cemmi,tes n1sst,.e

Cell fer County Cemmisses nSstsng,
Wn11Ansroas. N. D., June II. 1soe.
To the Members of the Republican
County Central Committee:
Gentlemen: You are hereby notified
that the republican county central COM
mittee of Emmons county viii meet at
Winchester. N. D.. on June "a, 1888, at !
O'Clock p. m. for the purpose Of liking
time and place for holding the republican
county convention to select seven dele.
gates to the state convention 10 be held
at Fargo. N. D.. on July 20, 1898 and for
the transaction Of such other business &C
may properly come before the committee.
Each committeeman 10 requested to be
present either in person or by proxy. :.
81. A. ARMsTsoNa.
Chairman Rep. Co. Cent. Com.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1898-06-17
Extension Notes.

Contractor DeVries' meat contract calls
for about three beeves week at present;
but, when the entire crew gets here, It
will take about four beef animals per
day to supply them with meat.
There are now sixty-three teams at
work on the cuts west of town, divided
into three gangs, the farthest being now
about seven miles out. Upward of 100
men are now employed.
The great crane 10 In place In the coal
shed. Buckets running on the tramway
in the shed are filled with about LOO
pounds Of coal. raised by the crane and
swung out over the tender, where they
are dumped, thus doing away With all
shoveling by the engine crew.
The problem Of securing water for the
workmen and teams Is serious one.
Tanks have been constructed, and water
will be hauled long distances In these,
while the work IL progressing through
the hill country.
Right-of-way Agent Hurd Is trying to
make . deal with the Emmons county
commissioners to abate 5000 Of the
company's taxes, 90 an inducement for
running the $500" through that county.
But he will not promise them the road be.
fore Dec. ], 1889.
sfrs Il a.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1898-06-17

From an Emnaons County Soldier.
SAN Francisco, CAL, June Q, 1893.
To tho Editor Of the Record.
! reached San Francisco this morning at
9 O'Clock. In Fargo received orders by
wire to proceed to join my regiment at once
as soon as was able. So, in company
with Q. E. Wilson, 20. "D'' boy who had
been my measles" partner, and who, with
myself, was left behind when the regiment
moved, boarded an N: P. train at a. m.,
and our long ride began. At each station
there were inquiries as to where we were
from and where we were going. In Bis
marck had time to shake hands with
Auditor Braddock and several old-timers.
who wished me safe trip. The scenery
alone the line in Montana, Washington,
Oregon and northern California is grand,
and, once seen, it can never be forgotten.
Two engines pulled our train over the
Rockies. Tacoma (Wash. isa very pretty
place. It is on the side Of large hill. At
Ashland (Oregon) it took three engines to
pull us over still heavier mountain grades.
From Ashland to Kalima (Oegon) the grade
is l68 feet to the mile. The distance be.
tween the two towns is but II miles, and il
took us ON hour and fifteen minutes to mako
the run-or, rather, the crawl-between the
two points. The top of the mountains is
24l6 feet above sea-level. The next place
OF interest was Mount Shasta, which does
not look to be very high; but was told that
its altitude WAS 1900 feet. The snow
reaches about half way down the mountain,
and It lies there through the whole year.
Shasta Soda Springs il very pretty resort.
The train stops there about twenty minutes,
and the passengers hayea chance to get .
drink Of soda water. It Is soda wafer, sure
enough, and quite palatable drank all I
could hold. and then Alled my cantsen.
The Haeramsnto valley y 8 lovely streteh of
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1898-06-17
Letter Frem an Old settler.


l. GREAT FALLS. MoNT., June 9. 1885,
To the Editor Of the Record.
Dear Sir: This has heen q very wet
season so far in these parts-so wet that
to some extent it has injured the early
grain crop. The range, however. is In
excellent condition. and we expect a
large yield Of hay. Stock cattle and
sheep came through the winter in good
shape and are now putting on flesh
rapidly. This county (Cascade) is noted
for its many products. There is large
acreage Of fne agricultural land, and the
cattle and sheep interests Of this county
amount to some 100000. There are
two coal mines-''Belt" and "sand
Coulee''-that produce 1900 tons of coal
daily for six months and about 500 tons
daily for the other six months of the
year. The pay-rolls at those mines are,
respectively. $4,000 and 10000 per
month There are two smelters here at
Great Falls One-the copper smelter-
has payroll of from $40. 600 to $50, 600
per month, and the silver smelter from
$4,000 to $25.0oO per month. We have
posteff1ce free-delivery system, and
thirteen schools, employing forty
teachers. I have been running black.
smith shop since last September. My
brother Martin is ranching near here.
BY the way, "a few" of my near rela-
tives-in round numbers, twenty of
them-have located here since Martin and
came. But unfortunately, one, a
brother (Joseph) was drowned in the
Missouri river on the Both of last Decem-
Der; and. to make it more sad, we have
not been able to recover his body.
Give my kindest regards to my old
friends and neighbors.
Respectfully, yours,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1898-06-17
Dancing Party.

! hereby give notice that there will be
dance at my place on the evening Of
the day of the pioneer picnic. Saturday,
June 25th. Furthermore. that there
shall be no games or excitement Of any
kidd on the grounds during the day ex.
cept such amusements as may be on the
program Of the committee of arrange.
ments for the pioneer picnic. Neither
shall there be any stands run by any one
on the grounds. Respectfully,
ARTHUR NcGrNNIss.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1898-06-17
The Fourth 1t Glencoe.

There is going to be a big time at Glen
coe on the Fourth of July. There will be o
good program of amusements during the
day, anda dance in the big house at night.
The following committees will do their best
to make the occasion one long to be remem-
bered:
Committee on Arrangement - Frank
Smith, Grant Buckley, Ed. Buckley, Ike
Grow, James Smith.
Committee on Music-Wiliie Baker, John
Baker, Barney Burbage Harvey Smith,
Rob- Castle.
Come one, come all, and enjoy yourself
on our glorious Independence Day.
TIE CoN111Tz1.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1898-06-17
Zee Many Indians.

The Indians that overyus Emmons
county during their trips between Stand
ing Rock and northern agencies are get.
ting to be considerable OF . nuisance.
Very few Of them, since the hanging
episode. 60 through Williamspors. Now.
adays q favorite camping place for
Indian tramps is the grove on the creek
near Arthur McGinness' house. There
they stop over night, firing their guns
presumably at nesting ducks and prairie.
chickens, or small birds-makiug them:
selves q Bother generally. Mrs. Nc.
Ginness is frequently At home with no
one but the children. while her husband
is absent at work, and 1t is not pleasant
to have these camps Of Indians over
night so near by. Recently one of the
Indians of party camping in the grove
went up to the gate and asked for food.
He wanted meat and bread and sugar,
etc. He had an az on his shoulder. He
seemed considerably displeased when
told by Mrs. N. that she went to Will
Transport once week for supplies. and
that just then there was nothing more in
the house than was required by the
family. Remembering the Spicer mur-
ders, the Ak on the red mans shoulder
was not at all resssuring to the lady.
These Indians. during their trips through
this and other sparsely. settled farming
regions, ought to be compelled to camp
at a distance from farm houses. There
are plenty of places where they can get
water from the creeks without pitching
camp in close proximity to families of
women and children and frightening
the youngsters out of a years growth.
OF course there is no danger from them
but, after the experience Emmons county
has had with Indians, it gives one sort
of uncanny feeling to have a crowd Of
them near by, especially at night.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1898-06-17
WILIIAMSPORT NORTH DAKOTA, II.
arrangements for putting some teams at
work on the grade.

jamestown Alert: With the extension
of the 800" line westward to the
Missouri river country, from Kuhn, there
promises to spring up number of good
towns. which the liberal and fostering
policy Of the $500" will no doubt de.
velop into thriving trading points. The
Kuhn Messenger says that travelling
facilities will be great gain, and does
not believe that Kuhn, which is now one
of the best trading towns in the state,
will be permanently injured by newborn
rivals, for the $500" treats all Its towns
alike. The history Of that road. as we'll
as ethers in North Dakota, however,
seems to be that people 60 to the nearest
station. and the above line manages to
hold all the business naturally tributary.
and get more besides. by its treatment of
shippers.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1898-06-17

I The Fargo Argus IN. p. and q. N. in
politics) says that the g. N. pays cash
for its advertising. Judging by the atti-
tude Of the Argus. it pays cash for things
other than advertising.