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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
Business Conditions Changing.

Business conditions of the country,
judging from opinions expressed by
men prominent in financial and manu-
featuring circles, are undergoing a
change which in a large degree is uneX-
pected. Heretofore the month of De
cember has always been characterized
by a sharp falling off in the volume OF
business transacted, as compared with
other months of the year., and business
men in the wholesale and producing
themselves together for the coming
year.
The present month has been an X
ception to the rule so marked as to cal
for much comment among all classes O
business men. The anticipation of 8
boom in January, which is general, ha
resulted in extending operations in al
lines of trade, particularly where
ports are concerned. Efforts are max.
ing to extend the trade of the United
States into countries which have here
tofore been almost entirely closed tc
American goods, and the year 1899 viii
witness a remarkable growth in the az
ports of this country to foreign lands.
The exports for November amounted
in round numbers, to $3.50, 900, 900, the
largest in the history of the nation, fol
any one month, and it is estimated thai
the total of the exports for the year just
closing will reach the enormous sum OF
81, 300, 900, 900. For the year ending No
vember 30, the United States exported,
in excess of imports, products amount
ing to $611 800, 900, and there is now a
large balance in favor of America ir
or later come across the waters in the
form Of gold dollars. In addition to
this enormous foreign trade, the de-
mand for goods of all kinds is constant
ly increasing. The population is rap
idly growing, and it is estimated thai
within the next ten years there will be
100. 900, 900 people in the United States
who will have to be clothed and fed
III tllttt VI Tic tOllSulIlpllNt pON . vi
a population of hat number upon al
business can readily be understood
Taking everything into consideration
the predictions which have been made
the past year that the United States
was entering upon ar era of unprece'
dented activity and prosperity, are sure
of fulfillment.
In speaking of the effect of the Amer.
ican-Spanish war upon the future OF
this country, Henry Clews, the wei
known banker of New York, in thu
weekly circular letter issued by his
house, says:
"The effect of the American-Spanisl
| war is going to be further reaching
| than even dreamers of Americas des
tiny have ever pictured. 1t will in thu
| end lead to a commercial revolution
| amongst the nations. AS a result of thu
| war we have gained the Philippine isl
| ands and thereby made the Pacific
| ocean of vastly more Importance to VI
than it otherwise could have been. I
gives us a front door entrance to Chinf
and Asia for the distribution of oul
products and manufactured goods
which in time will be superior to that
of our European competitors. Our great
railroads now center at Chicago, which
place has been made important through
its connection with the lakes. The lakes
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22

Recently a number of farmers at
Loveland, Colo. shipped their beet crop
to the sugar factory at Grand Island,
Neb., for treatment, and the result Of
the experiment exceeded all eXpecta-
lions. The price received for the beets
was $4.60 per ton, the freight charges
We're $3.50 per ton, leaving the growers
1926 for the beets. The average of sug-
ar in the beets was about 16 per cent,
which, when it is considered that aver
age was made in carload lots. makes a
good showing for Colorado beets. Ex-
periments made in and around Santa
Fe the past W years have proven that
sugar beets raised in Santa Fe county
are richer in sugar content than those
shipped to the factory by the Colorado
farmers, and there is no reason why
Santa Fe should not have a sugar fac
tory. Land, water, sunshine and labor
are all here ready for the enterprise.
and concerted action on the part of the
property owners and business men will
secure the necessary capital for the
purpose. No other industry that could
be established will bring as large re-
turns or add to the wealth and popula-
ton of the county as a sugar factory.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
Usual Democratic MulishneSs.

A notable feature of the new policy
of obstruction by the Democratic party
seems to be that the regular army shall
not be increased, and that the volun-
teers shall be mustered out whether
there is anybody to take their places or
not. According to the law, as it now
stands, the regular army is only what
it was before the Spanish-American
war, for the increase to 81, 900 men was
to terminate with the war. Were this
policy 20 be carried out, to 10000 men
would be left the task of garrisoning
the American West Indies, the Philip
pine islands and the sea coast, frontier
and other posts of the United States
proper. a manifestly impossible task.
The stand taken by Congressman
Bailey and his following is no doubt to
embarrass the administration at the
risk of inficting a g%rievous injury on
the nation, and these gentlemen should
be turned down without delay. The
president is doing his best to push ne
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22

Deming people are indignant because
the Mexican government will not allow
the driving of cattle between Palomas
and Deming, thus compelling shippers
to patronize the railroads and y"
around via Ell Paso at a great loss Ut
time and increased cost.
DONA ANA COUNTY.
The mystery attending the shooting
of Leon Alvarez nea Anthony has been
cleared up. The person who fired the
shot was Jesus Ochoa, aged 10, who was
out shooting doves, and a stray bullet
from his gun hit Alvarez. The latter
has died from his wound.
The new county Of Sacramento, 1t IS
said, will be formed from that part or
Dona Ana county east of the organ
range and that part of Lincoln country
adjoining the Sacramento mountains
and reaching south to the Texas line.
This will leave iona Ana about as
large as Sierra county. A strong plea
will be made for the division next
month on the ground that a large share
of the proposed new county is at pres
ent cut off from the seats of govern
| ment at Lincoln and Las Cruces, max
ing it inconveniently far from the
county offices to say nothing of the
heavy sheriff's and jurors fees, and
witnesses mileage, and the general
court and county expenses.
The Eel Paso and Northeastern rail-
road management has given jublic no.
tice of change of general offices from
FL Paso to A~lamogordo January l next.
Toboggan is the name of the railway
| station on the summit of the Sacra-
| mento mountains.
The Alamogordo Lumber Company
has just Clipped six carloads of mining
timber to the Jarilla mining camp.
weather in IL years, but people down
that way believe the cold snap has
| snapped the life out of myriads of de-
structive insects hidden in the ground,
so that they are not disposed to COM
plain. IN.
Aztec lodge. No. 2, A. +. and A. NJ, of
| Las Cruces, has elected the following
officers for the ensuing year.: Chas.
Mills, w. NJ; F. e. Lester, S. W.: II.
Holt, j. w: Numa Raymond, treas. :
Louis Hostetter. sec.
The stage between Lake Valley and
Rincon had to be abandoned recently
paar Taxa Monday on account of the
snow drifts.
The Rio Grande river is full Of slush
ice.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22

The matter of revising the laws gov
erning the assessment of property and
the collection of taxes by the 33d legis-
lative assembly is attracting much at
tention throughout the territory. EV-
cry one recognizes the necessity for
legislation which will equalize assess
ments, prevent escaping from the as
SCISSORS and making the payment of
taxes compulsory and certain. The
members of the legislature have it
within their grasp to gain the ever
lasting good opinion Of the whole peo-
pie and to place the counties and ter
ritory in a position where revenues suf-
ficient to pay current expenses and pay
off the outstanding Indebtedness may
be collected without any great amount
trouble, and distribute the burden in
such a manner that it will bear no
harder on those who now pay their
taxes promptly.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22

ccssarv legislation through congress
looking towards increasing the size of
the regular forces of the United States,
but not beyond what the ~eXigcncies of
the situation absolutely demand; and
until there is positive assurance that
this needed Legislation will be passed,
it is hardly safe to make much of a re-
duction in the volunteer forces; and
their senseless opposition, the Longer
will the volunteer be forced to live in
camps, on bacon and hard tack, when
he might be at home eating at his own
table and attending to his business in
terests that have long been neglected.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
THURSDAY, DECEMBER %.
The attitude of the Republican part

The attitude of the Republican party
of New Mexico has always been COIL
sistent OH the question of the admission
of the territory as a state. We favored
the admission of the territory when the
Democratic party was united in their
opposition against it. We still favor
its admission, believing that there is no
good and substantial reason for keeping
us out of the Union as a state and be-
lieve that this can best be accomplished
by the election of a delegate to congress
who is in harmony with Republican
politics and principles.-Republican
Platform, New Mexico, 1898.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22

The statesmen of Europe are showing
much concern over the direful results
the annexation of the Philippine islands
will bring to the United States. They
are sorry that many quarrels and pos
sibly armed conflicts will arise out OF
such a step on the part of this country
and that the people of this country will
never again enjoy the isolation and
peace they did before the war with
Spain. Every one has heard the story
of the fox and the grapes.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22

Connections with the main line and
branches as follows:
At Antonito for Durango, Silverton
and all points in the San Juan country.
At Alamosa for Jimtown, Creole, Del
Norte, Monte Vista and all points in the
San Luis valley.
A Salida with main line for all points
cas- nd west, including Leadville.
At Florence with F. & c. C. R. R. for
the gold camps of Cripple Creek and
Victor.
At Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Den
YER v It'll all Missouri river lines for all
poin S east.
Through passengers from Santa Fe
will have reserved berths in sleepers from
AlamOsa IL desired.
For further information address the
undersigned.
Il. j. HELM, General Agent.
Santa Fe, N. M.
s. X. HoorER, G. P. A.,
Denver, Colo.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
Unamiuble.

"What a precocious child that boy of
Trivvins' isl" exclaimed the cross
grained citizen.
"Why, it sits for hours without say
ing a word
"I know it. That's more than it's ia
Their can do. Washington Star.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22

Judging from the comments in east
ern newspapers, Colonel Roosevelt is
causing the machine politicians Of New
York many sleepleSs nights. The VIM
ter of 1889 will long be remembered
as a severe one by Empire party bosses
and chronic office holders.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
ADVERTISING RATES.

Wanted-One cent a word each insertion.
Local-Ten cents per line each insertion.
Reading LocaI-Preferred position-Twen-
ty-tive cents per line each insertion.
Displayed-Two dollars an inch, single col
umn, per month in Daily. One dollar an
uch, single column, in either English or
Spanish Weekly.
Additional prices and particulars given on
receipt of a copy of matter to be inserted,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
A Neat Rebuke.

"Don't imagine" said General
Kitchener with great politeness, "that
you are IN entire circus calliope just
because you can howl"
And the discounted dervish chief
stalked gloomily away. - Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
Precisely.

Precfse1y.
Ignoramus-You just used the expires.
sion ''fin dc steele What does that mean?
Cultured One-It is French, and means
END of the century,
Ignoramus-Then why don't you say
end of the century?
Cultured One Because that isn't
French.-Roxbury Gazette.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22

True Appreciation.

True Appreciation.
Teacher draws a red horse on the black
board and proceeds to write a story under
it for the primary children, thus:
/ see a horse.
1 see a - horse, etc., expecting the child
to supply size and color adjectives.
First bright boy reads:
II see a horse. l see a minus horse. -
New York Truth.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22

After a careful count of noses in the
Nevada legislature, Uncle Stewart is
very much discouraged over the future
of the country, So far only II of the
members-elect of the Legislature have
return him to the senate for the fifth
Tina
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
A GrnYe

First Police Official (anxiously)-I
hear that one of our men has beaten
half a dozen inoffensive citizens to
death.
Second Police Official (hotly)-If that
horrible charge is true, I'll-I'll-hang
me if I don't have him transferred to
another precinct New York Weekly.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
Concrete

MI. Spinkum-Ah, this reminds me
Of the pie my dear mother used to make.
Mrs. Spinkum = Oh, Alfred, you
don't know how glad am to hear that.
Mr.. Spinkum-It's SO different, you
know, dear. Chicago News.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
Had No Chance.

She-Does your parrot talk?
He-Sometimes it does and other times
It doesn't seem able to say a word.
"When l called on your wife, I don't
think it said a word"
mo, l guess it couldn't then, "-Yon-
kers Statesman.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
pECOS VALLEY { NORTHEASTERN RY,

Time card in effect October 80, 1898
Central Time): Leave Pecos, Tex, daily
except Sunday at 400 a. M, arriving at
Roswell, N. M, at 100 p. m. Leave
Roswell, N. M, daily except Sunday at
$50 a. M, arriving at Pecos, Tex, at
s:15 D. M, connecting with the Texas &
Pacific Ry., for all points north, south,
east and west.
Stages for Lincoln, White Oaks and
Nogal leave Roswell on Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays at Z a. m.
For low rates and information regard
ing the of this valley, and the
price of lands, or any other matters OF
interest to the public, apply to
D. H. NICHOLS,
Superintendent,
Eddy, N. NJ.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
Holneseeker's Excursions.

From all principal points in the cast
homeseekers tickets will be on sale at
one fare plus So for the round trip, to
all points on the A., L. & S. +. Ry.,
Santa Fe Pacific and Southern Pacific
R. R. Tickets will be on sale October
4 and 1s, November /. November Is,
December 6, December 20. Good for re-
turn on any Tuesday or Friday within
81 days from date of sale. For particu-
lars call on agents of the Santa Fe
route. II. S. LUTz, Agent.
Santa Fe, N. M.
w. j. BLACK, q. p. A.,
Topeka, KaS.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
Platform, New Mexico, 1898.

If the wal between the sugar and cof-
fee trusts continues much longer there
may be tears shed, but not by the con-
SulnerS.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22

The free silver papers of Colorado
seem to feel sorry that the big strike in
a gold mine at Dawson camp was made
before the election of 1900.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22

sF@The New MEXICAN is the oldest news
paper in New Mexico. 1t is sent to every
Postotfice in the Territory and has a large
and growing circulation among the intelli-
gent and progressive people of the southwest.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
Quite willing to Do 1t.

1t was intended as a gentle hint.
"Our rule here" he said, sis pay as
you CO."
"Quite right" replied the other pleas
antly, "but I AIN not going yet. Chi
cago Post.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
Notice for Publication.
Homestead Entry No. 1904.
L>ND OFFICE AT SANTA FEE, n. MI

L<ND OFFICE AT SANTA FEE, n. M,
November Is, 1898. :
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
January 4, 1899, viz: Nemecio Armijo for the
g u NV u, Il ne n, sec. 8, TIP. II II, + 10 9.
He names the following witnesses to prove
hiscontinuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, vtz:.
Mnny6nares, Refugio Sais, of Santa Fe, MN.
MANUEL X, OTERO,
Register.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
Fe New Mexican
IHE NEW MEXICAN PRINTING co.


e9F~ Entered as Second Glass matter at the
Santa Fe P~ostotiice.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
MONOGRAM Note Paper.

. UHf 1~OsO "POr'
Monogram note paper is the correct
thing for private correspondence. The
New Mexican Printing company can
furnish the latest styles of this paper
and at very low prices. Call and see
samples.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22
PROFESSIONAL CARDS..

GEO, w. KNAEBEL,
Office In Griffin Block. Collections and
searching titles a speciality.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-22

EDWARD l.. BARTLETT,
Lawyer Santa Fe, New Mexico. Once In
Catron Block.
The commonwealth., 1898-06-09
Prof. Wilson Retires.

Prof. G. w. Wilson, who has been
one OF the principals of Vine Hill Male
Academy for four years, has severed his
connection with the school. He came
here with Prot. D. Nj. Prince four years
ago and they haye run the school as
co-prlncipals together. They were
room-mates and classmates in Wake
Forest College, and have been jointly
engaged In all their work ever since
they left college, before and since they
came to Scotland Neck.
Mr.. Princes purchase of the school
property somewhat changed their rela-
tions, as Mr.. Wilson did not join IN
the purchase, and this is the cause Of
their separation as teachers.
All their work has been most har-
monious and they both gladly would
have remained together, but they
thought it best for both to separate.
Mr.. Wilson has greatly endeared
bimself to the people OF Scotland Neck
and community, and has~proved him
self not only faithful and conscien-
tious teacher and educator but most
valued citizen.
THE COMMONWEALTH, in common
with the entire community, hopes that
he may find it profitable and advan-
tageous to make Scotland Neck his
permanent home, even though he
serves the public no longer as teacher.
The commonwealth., 1898-06-09
60 Day Sale.

We have several thousand dollars
worth of goods to close out in the next
60 days at and below cost. Come quick.
If you can't come, send orders by mail.
Remember we pay the freIgh. on all
goods bought at one time amounting
to $500 and over. We are shirinng
goods to almost every shipping Point
in this part OF the State.
Spring calcos 3, 3ac. Curtain poles
wood fixtures 22llc. Heavy Rugs lz2
yds SSc. Lace curtains 14x3I yd. 1'r
per pair. Hassocks 33c. Window shaslcs
on spring rollers 12a, 1Sc with fringe
20, 22I. With fringe and fancy paint
ings and gilt work 25, zoe. Lace cur.
tain scrim yd wide 4c. Mems very
wide brim straw hats Sc. Boys fancy
straw hats sc. Ladies' ready-n"d,
wasted skirts black and colors 93c,
1925. White dress goods ,, 4, &c.
Unhleacbed sheeting 3, &c. Several
hundred yards fancy curtain dropery
yd wide A., SC. 1850 yards spring
dress goods, oyer 200 styles 3, 5, Z, &c.
Art squares and druggets 2x2a yds
81. .63 each. We have just received a
large consignment OF japanese cotton
warp mattings. Regular price 22aac. We
offer this lot for 8, 10, 12Ia;, DC. Heavy
China mattings G,S l2c. We are
having big rush on mattines, and
this consignment will not last long at
these cut prices. All orders by mail
promptly filled.
H. &. SPIERS e. DAVIS.
April 20, 1898. WELDON, N. G..
The commonwealth., 1898-06-09
Ch,ldren's Day Exercises.

Children's Day exercises were held
=, the Methodist church Sunday after
ue0n.
The pulpit was beautifully decorated
with festoons of evergreen around the
;aroe window in the rear, and wreaths
# evergreen encircling the chancel
r1iy. Flowers also graced the pulpit
from, hoos-stand and tables we'll ar
ranged.
Following programme was rendered :
MARCH.
Song.
Address by superintendent, 0. K.
Taylor.
Dialocue--"A bunch of flowers" by
f5ur little girls.
D13l0rue-..What l would do," by
shree boys.
Ree;ation-'No Cross No Crown .
w Miss Pauline Allsbrook.
Ideals Of life," by Ru-
ius Naston.
Recitation-"Broken Hearts" by
pal.ie Dickens.
>ong-by the children.
Ree.tation-.Ihe noisey seyen," by
Leon Nalston.
Rac:tatlon-"Thy kingdom come, y
by Miss Maggie Wyche.
Questions and answers, by school.
Recitaton-'Hls Mothers Song,'
by Miss Donnie Dickens.
Recitation-"What shall children
read?" by Frank Shaw.
Dialogue by Pattle Dickens and
Maude Hearn.
Recitation-"We must not fret," by
Mary Taylor.
Recitation-'s Shining for Jesus" by
Berta Wyche.
Recitation, by Susie Robertson.
Recitation-.'Ill put it Off" by
Minnie Hart.
At the close of the exercises col
lection was taken.
Miss Wesley Dickens presided at the
organ and the programme was called
by The pastor, Rev. Rufus Bradley.
The exercises we're quite interesting
and showed careful training OF the
children by managers of the Sunday
school interest. There was a good au
dance and all enjoyed the pretty re
citations and sweet songs OF the child
Ten.
The commonwealth., 1898-06-09
Halifax VS. Scotland Neck.

Halifax and Scotland Neck played
match ball here last Thursday. The
SCORE was IL to Z in favor OF Halifax.
The following young gentlemen
we're here from Halifax Mess. NC
Mahons, Gllliams, Fenners, Sater' Ma
bry, Tillery and Cutchln. o.oa -
THE COMMONWEALTH expected 10
ranort the game in full, but cannot
owing to the sickness OF Mr.. McMahon
who was to report 1t.
The commonwealth., 1898-06-09
to Kentucky.

Returned to kentucky.
Misses Angie and Flora Ballou, who
have been teachers in. Vine Hill Fe-
male Academy for the past two years,
left Monday for Stanford, Ky.
Miss Angie has been teacher OF mu-
sic and Hiss Flora, OF elecution. Their
work in their respective departments
has been perfectly satisfactory to both
pupils and patrons and they have show
ed great proficiency in thier professions.
Besides their work as teachers in the
institution they have been wonderfully
helpft1 to the town in general concerts
and Entertainments OF various kinds,
always showing a commendable readi-
ness to be useful in such good enter
prise3.
BY reason Of their culture and re-
fnement, their charms OF lite and
sweet christian character, the Misses
Ballou have made most favorable and
lasting impression on the people OF Scot
landNeck and vicinity. They are highly
esteemed in every home and their pn-
pills have learned to love the m With a
tenderness that was beautiful and Will
last through lille.
Some time ago they resigned their
places IN the school, to take effect at
the close of the session so they Will
not be in the school next session.
There is widespread regret in the com.
munity that they will not return. anj
the kindest and tenderest regard will
ever be entertained for them, and the
good wishes of all our people will fol.
low them through life.
Miss Angie will teach next session
| in Franklin Female Seminary, al
Franklin, Va, of which Miss Eunlce
Mcdowell is principal ; and Miss Flora
has accepted situation at her home
in Stanford.
Fortunate are the institutions tina
have secured their services and lnfiu
ence.