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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15
Prehistoric Irrigation Work.

A. M. Swan, of Albuquerque, who has
given some study to prehistoric irriga-
ton systems in the southwest, avs that
irrigation engineers have much to learn
from the people older than the Pueblo
race, who inhabited this country before
the race from which Columbus sprung
had become civilized. If congress de-
sires to aid the work of retaining arld
lands it can do so no more effectively,
he believes, than by sending an engl-
neering force to study the few remains
yet left of the vast irrigation system OF
| the most ancient inhabitants of this
| country, enough Of which are still visl-
| BILE from which to learn valuable les
| sons in storm water conservation. The
| ancients provided against seepage py
| cementing the bottoms of their dltches
wherever they We're conducted across
loose soils. Their bitches wound In ano
ont at the base of mountain ranges, fol-
| lowing the sinuosities of canyons ano
rounding points in such a n as &c
| catch all the storm water before II
could be drunk up by the loose n al
the mountains base. Reservoirs at con
| yenient basins stored the water, Whlcf
was led in cemented bitches across the
loose soils to where it was needed 1ol
use. Chasms were crossed by viaducts
and wonderful engineering devices uset
for the removal of silt that might serve
as an aid to loose and rocky soils other
wise valueless. Into some OF thesf
bitches lava has run, showing their I'M
mense antiquity. Others are now GOV
cred with shifting sands, but enough
are still visible in many places in New
Mexico to enable skilled engineers tt
understand the system which prehis'
toric New Mexicans rendered so effect
i've, Mr.. Swan says.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

Rue, and learned that few cases are
on record. In 1895 one dairy herd of Jer-
sey cows at Las Vegas was reported as
being infected with tuberculosis. The
board caused an examination to be
made with the tuberculin test by a com-
petent veterinarian, and ten head were
condemned, slaughtered, and on post
norton found to be infected. In 1896
the tuberculin test was applied gener-
ally to the family and dairy COWS in
that vicinity, one of which was found
to be infected and was destroyed. A
dairyman and breeder of Jersey cattle
there has since that time had yearly
examinations made Of his herd, which
have been found free from the infec-
ton of tuberculosis.
1t is not believed that the disease eX-
lists on the range in this territory or at
this altitude, though nc general inves-
LEGATION to this end has yet been made,
but nothing leading to the belief that
it ever existed in this territory, outside
| of dairy stock (mostly Jerseys), where
| close handling and intense feeding pre-
| walls, has ever been shown.
The cattle sanitary board has ample
| authority to stamp out the disease by
inspection, quarantine and slaughter
The law provides methods of raising all
necessary funds should there be an ep-
idemic.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15
Exaggerated Battle Stories.

Only praise can be written of the
bravery of troops in the Philippines,
but little can be uttered that is favor
able to many of them as letter writer's.
Many communications sent to this
country and printed show Ignorance of
facts or idle falsehood. Doubtless some
of the boys lose their heads and write
rumors that float along the line. One
of them from Kansas informed his
friends in America that Generals Mac
Arthur and King had been killed, and
a whole American regiment destroyed.
Then the stories of the piles of Tagals
slain would go to show that more OF
them han have been in rebellion fell
victims to guns of volunteers. But these
fanciful stories do not deceive the level
headed American people, for they be-
lieve that the official reports of General
Otis are as accurate as it is possible
for them to be. These show faithfully
the exact number of Americans killed
and injured, and also the fatalities up
on the other side as fully as known.
The official claims as to the latter seem
to be within reason, and are not to be
questioned. After the last battle, when
half a day was spent by 5000 Americans
and several gunboats in driving the en-
envy from intrenchments, General Otis
reported about 1900 of the enemy killed,
wounded or captured. But doubtless
some soldiers letter will come along in
due time and be printed which will tell
a greater story. The American generals
do not lie to their government, and the
country knows exactly what happens
in the rebellious islands.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15
The Fountain Case.

Brushing aside all other controver-
sizes in the recent murder trial at Hills
boro, a sufficient explanation for the
acuuittal IF the defendants is that the
death of the boy they were accused of
numbering could not be proved by the
prosecution. There was no witness to
the crime, the body was not discovered,
nor any n produced who could swear
of his own knowledge that the boy is
not alive. Of course, no n believes
that either father or son We're spared
by cattle thieves, but as yet this has
been shown only by circumstances or
presumption, though it Is presumption
of the very strongest sort, so strong
that it amounts to a moral certainty.
In addition to this lack of positive evil
dence, the defense relied upon an alibi
to establish a claim that they could not
have committed the crime at the time
of the disappearance of the two per-
sons. 1t is to be hoped hat the prosecu-
ton can yet find a witness to the death
of the victims. Then the truth or falsi-
ty of the alibi testimony will be of more
Importance in the trial of the same men
upon a charge Of numbering Colonel
Fountain. Public opinion as to the guilt
or innocence of these defendants has
not been materially changed by the re-
cent trial.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

The G~uggenheim smelters in Colorado
are paying skilled laborers more per
day of eight hours than the trust with
nine smelters is willing to pay. There
fore all employees have decided not to
longer work for the trust. Thousands
of men will be idle, and the principal
mines that are dependent upon smelters
to handle their output must close until
the difficulty is settled. The miners are
in bad temper, and serious labor trou-
bles are feared. There should be no vio-
lence, but it is pretty sure to occur, and
troops may have to be called into serv-
ice. The disagreement is very unfor-
tunate for Colorado. Certainly the trust
is not blameless. although the demands
of the men may be excessive. The trust
has refused to submit to proposed arbi-
~tration, and believes it is strong enough
to win the fight. 1t would seem that
the trust could pay as good wages as
the Guggenheims allow their employees
at Pueblo.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15
PRESS COMMENTS.
WILL NOT FAIL.

The close of the Spanish war forces
upon us an altogether new set of prob
lens. We will have to legislate for
races (Cubans, Porto Ricans and Fill
pinos) having a civilization and aspira-
tions entirely alien to ours. In the case
of one of them (the Filipinos) we will be
compelled to provide for a perpetual
dependency, which a never become a
state. But the United States has had
some experience which may be of serv-
ice in this contingency. The natives of
Louisiana, Florida, New Mexico and
California, at the time of our annexa
ton of those localities, were alien to
us in training and ideals. The Indians
were still more hostile to our ideas and
methods.
The United States in the past 100
years has, in dealing with alien races
and lower civilization, had a success
which has been the marvel of the world.
1t will not fail in its present task.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

City banks are generally notifying
country banks that when the latter ask
for remittances they must accept some
gold, as the city institutions are gorged
with it and short of bills. Only a short
while ago the big banks refused to give
up gold to depositors and correspond
ents. That was when threatened sue
cess of the silver element to force de-
preciated money upon the country was
driving foreign investors from the
United States, and gold was becoming
so scarce that a big premium was ex-
pected. The prospect made the banks
disposed to corner gold and hold it. Now
they do not wish to have so much of it.
The people consider paper as good
as gold, as President Mckinley said 1t
should be If he were elected, and the
banks find it difficult to distribute the
yellow metal that accumulates. 1t is
becoming "a cross of gold" to the
banks,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15
Application for Bids for Territorial
Certificates of indebtedness to
Paw Deficiencies.

= 0y 00AASA0AAS&0o |Yr r#
The undersigned will receive sealed
bids up to 10 o'clock a. m. on the 27th
day OF June, A. d. 1899, for the pur-
chase at not less than par of the whole
or any part of the following certificates
of Indebtedness of the territory of New
Mexico, dated March /, 1899, issued for
the purpose of paying deficiencies in
territorial revenue, amounting to $125,-
973.47.
These certificates are issued under an
act providing therefor, by the 33d legis-
lative assembly, approved March 16,
1890; they are dated March /, 1899, bear
ing interest from that date at the rate
Of 8 per cent per annum, payable semi
annually evidenced by coupons; principal
and interest payable at the office of the
territorial treasurer, Santa Fe, New
Mexico, principal payable five years
after date, but may be paid at the option
of the territory at any time after one
! year from date.
The law provides that one-ffth Of the
| entire issue will be paid annually with
interest.
These certificates will be issued in de-
nominations of one hundred dollars or
multiples thereof. Sales will be made
Of the entire issue, or of the entire issue
in any series, or portions Of any series
will be sold in blocks of ten thousand
dollars or more, to the highest and best
bidder for cash, delivery to be made In
Santa Fe.
For further particulars address the
undersigned at his Office. in Santa Fe,
New Mexico. SAMUEL ELDODT,
Treasurer Of Territory of New Mexico.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

General Otis has stated that he does
not need over 10000 men to subdue the
Philippine country. If he proposes to
tire out the natives, his estimate may
stay there long enough to make all the
natives friendly the fighting will grad
ually cease, but if the country is to be
quickly conquered, the rebels well
whipped and dispersed, so that order
can be restored, the army must be
greatly increased. 1t is confessed by
the commander that he is unable to
hold the towns he takes because the
troops must be recalled to the vicinity
of Manila.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15
SANTA FE TERRITORY.
What the Industrial Commissioner Says Of
Prospects.

Prospects.
j. A, Davis, industrial commissioner
of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe,
made the following remarks to the To-
peka Journal:
II will venture the assertion that
within the next eighteen months there
will be the greatest revival in mining
ever known in the history of the u
try. Of course, l am speaking OF the
country along the lines of the Santa Fe
in New Mexico, Arizona and California.
/ picked up a bit of gold ore which as
sayed $40, 900 to the ton. Now, 1 do not
mean to say that there is a prospect as
rich as that, but it shows ~conclusively
that there are some excellent prospects
along the line, but their richness can
only be determined by hard work. Great
deposits of copper and manganese ores
have been found, and if the present
prospect develops the greatest copper
mine the world ever knew will be on the
line of the Santa Fe. There has been
also a great deposit of manganese UNI
covered. 1t can be put down as a fact
that the richness of the country along
the lines Of the Santa Fe has not yet
reached such a stage of development
that it can be estimated; but we are
going along, and the work Of the past
eighteen months is just beginning to be
realized. This is from a mining stand
point. There are also along the line OF
the Santa Fe agricultural lands, the
possibilities of which can hardly be con-
ceived. I am arranging now for the es-
Establishment of a sugar beet factor. in
the Arkansas valley in southeastern
Colorado that will use 1000 tons of
beets per day. 1t has been demonstrate
ed that the finest and most productive
sugar beet in the world a be raised In
the Arkansas valley. 1t has also been
demonstrated that the finest celery In
the country ear be raised in the same
territory. There will be a c%antaloupe
crop in the Arkansas valley this season
that will aggregate $50 cars. The nat
ural gas at lola and surrounding coun-
try will finally develop two Of the great
est manufacturing cities in the west In
lola and Cherryvale-and there are 9TH
ers in the same locality. Oklahoma City
has a great future, and will eventually
become one of the largest cities in the
southwest"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

Rio Grande ran short on account of the
large quantities taken out for irriga-
ton purposes in Colorado, the people
of the valley between Albuquerque and
Santa Fe went to work to secure,
through the department of Washington,
territorial appropriations to construct
storage reservoirs.
AS a result of these efforts employees
of the federal department of hydro
graph and geological survey have been
detailed to locate sites for storage res
ervoirs along the river.
The farms and orchards in this val
ley are suffering more severely for wa
ter than the farms above Albuquerque.
But our people are making no effort tc
help themselves. They might learn
something to their advantage by watch
ing the people of New Mexico.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

There are many people who wish the
United States government would be as
kind to them as 1t is to Cubans over
whom has beer thrown protection from
creditors, who are not allowed to fore
close mortgages upon the farms Of
planters. The government believes that
the loans were obtained by people in
the distressed times of war at high
rates Of interest, and that the sums
loaned were much below the value Of
the property. Two years will be allowed
the farmers to get from under the
power Of the brokers. In a country
where the soil yields so generously, the
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15
DROUTH AND SHEEP.

Albuquerque Journal-Democrat.)
1t is true that, on account of the pres
ent drouth, which is general throughout
all the central west, the grass is short
on the ranges in some parts of the ter
ritory, but even where the dry weather
has been felt most severely it is not
true that the 'sheep are dying by the
thousand" or that there have yet been
any very severe losses, except Of lambs,
in some sections, and such losses We're
due to the cold weather in the spring
rather than to the drouth. If we have
seasonable summer rains, as now seems
probable, there will be little if any suf-
fering among the sheep for want of
feed, in n of the grazing sections of
the territory.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

A school of campaign oratory is now
talked of as adjunct to the coming Re-
publican national campaign. 1t is pro-
posed to drill orators in the art of hold
ing the attention of an audience. Mere
wind-jammers frequently talk a meet
ing to death, and the lengthy speech
maker soon finds that he can not ecure
audiences. The people like to hear pub
lie speaking, but dread long-winded
boreS.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

So little was telegraphed from Wichi-
ia in regard to the resolution debated
and passed referring to the cession of
arid lands and an appeal to the gov
eminent to undertake storage of wa
tiers, hat the public was not Informed
as to the true expression of the Trans
mississippi congress. For that reason
the resolutions, found in the Wichita
Eagle, are printed by the New Mexican
to-day upon the third page.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

Negroes in Arkansas mobbed one of
their own race a few days ago for the
same offense that has caused SO many
of them to be strung by white men. The
victim of lust was of his own color. The
majority of negroes have never had
sympathy for the villains who assault
ed white women, nor resented their eX-
ecution, and il assaults upon colored
women and wives were oftener made
more hangings would result.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15
FALSE CIVIL SERVICE.
(Globe-DemOcrat.)


One of the earliest protests against
this false civil service came from Cor
nelius N. Bliss, the head Of the interior
department. Mr.. Bliss was a business
man, and started in to conduct the de-
partment on purely business principles.
He found himself obliged to accept men
in whose selection he had no voice for
the most important work of the depart
ment. AS he said, no civil service ex-
animation could establish the qualifica-
ton of Judgment in a candidate.
Men of Judgment were wanted to send
to- various parts Of the country for con-
fidential Investigations. There was no
way to obtain them through the civil
service except by chance.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

The government has decided to re-
establish the military department of
Texas. The secretary of war must have
been alarmed by the seditious declara-
tons of the Ell Paso anti-eXpansionists
and feared that IN outbreak on the
border was likely. The secretary evil
IDENTIFY does not know the characteristics
of the wordy element of Ell Paso, who
have tuberculosis of speech.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15
No TubercuIous Cattle,

The agitation for the suppression Of
tuberculosis among dairy cattle in Chi
cago has resulted in an inquiry from
that city by the Chica~o Tribune as to
what extent the disease prevails in New
Mexico. The New Mexican has made
inquiry Of the efficient secretary of the
cattle sanitary board, Hon. J. A. La
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

spread rapidly, and it was soon demonstrated
beyond doubt that a cure had at last been
found for deadly Cancer. Evidence has accu-
mulated which is incontrovertible, OF which
| the following is a specimen
"Cancer is hereditary in our family, my father. q
sister and an aunt having died from this dreadful
disease. My feelings may be imagined when the hor-
rible disease made its appearance on my side. 1t was
q malignant Cancer, eating inwardly in such a way as
| to cause great alarm. The disease seemed beyond the
skill of the doctors, for their treatment did no good.
whatever, the Cancer growing worse all the while.
Numerous remedies were used for it. but the Cancer
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

Money appears to be getting plentiful
in Indiana, as the banks at Fort Wayne
have decided to pay but 2 per cent in
terest to depositors hereafter, instead
of 4 per cent. A postal savings bank
might pay depositors that much, and be
safer thar banks of private character.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

The American Protective Tariff
League, which did so much work in the
last national campaign, must have an
easy lob now, and it's printing bills
should be light in the future, as the
people will never again listen to the
song of the free trade siren. The people
know when they have had enough, ever
when the politicians do not.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

The territorial board of education
acted wisely yesterday in retaining
most of the old list of text books for
use in the public schools. This will saw
the people of the territory from the
necessity of expending money for new
bnnks
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15
THURSDAY. JUNE /

1t is now announced that Anna Gould
Castellane did not join in the riotous
demonstration in Paris, n the press
of this country owes her and the Gould
family an apology. But the attack upon
her IS what the little woman gets for
being in bad
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

land owners should be able in that time
to pay their debts or make satisfactory
arrangements for extensions. A dele
cation representing money loaners has
come to the United States to secure a
recall of the order, but has little pros
nnrt of c,1ppaSs
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15
ADVERTISING Rates.

W~anted-One cent a word each insertion.
Local-Ten cents per line each Insertion.
Reading Local-Preferred position--Twen-
ty-five cents per line each insertion;
Displayed Two dollars an inch, single col
umn, per month in Daily. One dollar an
nch, single column, in either English or
Spanish Weekly.
Additional prices and particulars given on
eceipt of a copy of matter to be inserted.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15
AN Ell PAsO OPINION.

When the people of New Mexico want
anything they go after 1t in a bunch and
generally get 1t. The only thing they
have failed in yet has been the securing
Of statehood for their territory. This
year, when the supply of water In the
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

Several Denver papers are drawing
religion into the controversy between
the smelter owners and their employees.
This is bad policy and bad taste. MIR.
Guggenheim, the Hebrew, pays his men
considerably more than do the Gentle
smelter owners, but that is a matter of
business, and not of religion.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15
The TERRITORIAL PRESS.


(Silver City independently
The purchase of the Santa Rita mines
by the Amalgamated Copper Company
is merely another Illustration of Grant
county's coming greatness and prosper
itV
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

70 follow the others of the family, for l know how deadly Cancer is especially
when inherited. was advised to try Swifts Specific Is s.. S. which, from the
first dy, forced out the poison. l continued its useu until l had taken eighteen
bottles, when I was cured sound and we'll, and have had no symptoms of the
dreadful afHichon, though many years have elapsed. s. 5 !. Is the only cure
for Cancer-MRs S. M. IDOL, Winston, N. c. q
Sour book on Cancer, containing other testimonials and valuable
information, will be sent free to any address by the Swift Specific
Comnany. Atlanta, GEORGIA.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15

eag-The NEW MEXICAN is the oldest news
paper n New Mexico. 1t is sent to every
Postofice in the Territory and has q large
and growing circulation among the intelli-
emit and progressive people of hesouthwest.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15
Results Fatally in Nine
Cases Out Of Ten-A
Cure Found at Last.

operation, because the disease IS a vrueW
poison in the blood, circulating throughout the system, and although
the sore or ~ulcer-known as the Cancer-may be cut away, the
poison remains in The blood, and promptly breaks out afresh, with
renewed violence.
The wonderful success of s. s. S. in curing obstinate, deepseated|
blood diseases which were considered incurable, induced a few de-
spairng sufferers to try it for Cancer, after exhausting the skill of
the physicians without a cure. Much to their delight s. S. s proved
equal to the disease and promptly effected a cure. The glad news
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-06-15
K. OF F..
T. O. Q. F.

SANTA FE LODGE No. Q, X. Of p. Regular
meeting every Tuesday evening at 1880 o'clock
at Castle hall. Visiting knights given q cor.
| dial welcome. ALEX. READ,
Chancellor Commander
LEI MUEHLH1sEN,
K. of Il. and s.