Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-31

cient to cause the Herald to circulate
well in Kentucky.
| note the name of w. G. p. Breckin-
ridge in the capacity of president of the
Herald Publishing Company. This re-
minds me that company G of our regi-
ment was recently called on to assist in
firing the queens jubilee salute in hon.
or of his brother, General ]. C. Breckin-
ridge. The queens jubilee salute, as l
understand it, is not necessarily con-
fined to saluting queens, nor is it a time
of jollification. In fact, one need not be
more than a trump five spot, in army
circles, to receive the salute. The cere-
mony is a sort of inverted funeral pro-
cession, with a Chinese lantern and
barbecue trimmings. After the salute
is fired, every one present eats-eXcept
the soldiers-and the other generals
smoke good cigars and throw bouquets
of oratory at the retiring general. Then
they seek their tents and pray that
their w jobs may be left them until
" ~ ~. iNllN jules pays
the freight on the ammunition used.
Seriously, though, General Breckin-
ridge still retains the respect and love
of the Kentucky people and western
volunteers, regardless of the military
act which deprived him of leadership.
The Evening Argonaut is another
daily newspaper which publishes all the
news and molds public opinion for s
cents. The Argonaut is cheap at that,
for it is a well edited, breezy publica-
ton. I do not know enough about the
personal characteristics of the staff to
elaborate further, but I am informed
that they are members of the various |
Kentucky temperance societies and in
good standing.
Unfortunately, I missed the opportu-
nifty of getting acquainted with the
Leader staff. I invaded the sacred pre-
cincts of the editorial room one day, but
did not make myself known. The ed
itor' bears a striking resemblance to
Billy Bryan, and I was afraid to
him. | thought perhaps he
might lombard me with a free silver
the stairs to the composing
room, hoping to find some one who ap-
peared as though he possessed as little
intellect as myself. I finally found one.
He was running around in his shirt
and l thought perhaps he was
he office devil. But my judgment was
at fault, for he informed me that he
vas Mr.. Nichols, the foreman. Ny con-
sensational powers We're keyed to their
highest pitch and l thought of many
bright things to say, among them Twill
you come down and join me in a drink"
Nichols don't drink, and my con-
versation fell flat. However, he is a
1ery nice man and a versatile printer.
He is an artist, stereotyper, printer and
Mergenthaler operator all in one. L be-
ieve he a also talk German, play the
piano, sing, and manipulate a chatting
fish. He does more than any one else
around the establishment and should
his wages raised. On the landing
saw a maj dressed in blue o~veralls, ,
whom l thought was the ~janitor. l was
to ask him why he didn't
-atpr running so that visitors could get |
bout h building more easily. but |
myself in time. He might have
zen Mr.. Breckenridge or the owner of
he building. Since I once mistook a
'hicago bunco ~steerer for a Methodist !
'reaeher, l have ceased to take pride in
ny ability to ascertain a mans calling
his personal appearance. !
| must not forget to thank MI. Oliver 8
sedd for sundry square meals, social G
fairs and invitations to call again. Mr..
,edd and his estimable wife are very :
ospitable people and royal entertain
RS. Lieutenant Catron and I attempted :
, hold u own with a parlor full of 3
'dies at the Redd home one night last q
eek. While we We're not entirely sue q
assful, we enjoyed ourselves and the
'elsh rarebit hugely. Mr.. Oliver Redd
,rved with Hon. II. B. Catron during :
lt lotC uiplCdodlllIcoS anu HAS dH
war record. Mr.. Samuel Redd :
IN old time New Mexico stock raiser,
nd is familiar with every range and =
NV path in the territory. Mr.. Richard
edd is arranging to give a fox hunt for
lie benefit of our popular lieutenant.
s will be noted from the above, there
e several Redds around Lexington; in tt
lct. enough to paint the town that =
,pular color. However, they are a
edit to the section and merit the high y
t praise for kindness and generosity. =
latch string of their door is always
for hungry soldiers. We in I
to hire a derrick to pull us out of =
e mud at Camp Hamilton and visit
e Redds again soon.
TRUTHFUL JAMES. A