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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
S0CORR0 COUNTY.
Two Murder Gases Disposed Of Watermas-
ter Fined and Lectured

Attorney J. G. Fitch of Socorro, and
Miss Alice Nelson, of Mount Pleasant,
Mich, We're married ait the brides home
last week. They went ON a wedding
trip to New York and other eastern
cities.
The public schools of Socorro have al
ready closed ON account of lack of funds
was three days without fuel before it
closed.
Philip LIE Page ticket agent at Lava,
has been promoted to day operator at
Socorro.
Engineer j. II. Donahue was the wit
ness the other night of a bold hold-up
at San Marcial. A stranger was held up
by a tramp, who took $50 and a gold
watch at the point Of a revolver and
then abused and kicked the stranger for
not having more money.
In the district court SOcorro county,
the grand jury returned twenty three
indictments and ignored five bills. Rito
Monltoya, charged with the murder of
miguel I1el1IduttZ, dl sSdil MdIcldl Two
years ago, pleaded guilty to murder in
the second degree, and was sentenced
for life. j. y. Cordova, indicted on the
charge of attempting to poison young
woman, pleaded guilty and was sem
fenced to four yarS at hard labor in
the penitentiary. j. S. Ward and j. r.
Wheeler who pleaded guilty to flourish
ing "a deadly weapon, We're fined $50. A.
c. Larivee pleaded guilty to larceny
and was sentenced to one year in the
penitentiary. Frank Morgan was found
guilty of resisting an officer ana was
fined $50 and costs. For the first time in
the history Of the court every grand
juror was able to sign his name to the
grand jury report without resol+ting to
a cross. The court gave a deserved lee
ture because it was suspected that Sc
cret signs were made in the court room
Manuel Padilla, water master of So
corro, pleaded guilty of turning water in
which Richard Abeyta had dipped his
sheep into the city's water supply. Pa
dilla received severe reprimand from
the court and was fined $100. George
Sanders gave $4,000 bond to appear in
district court December to answer the
charge of murder in the first degree for
killing Luke Flanagan, a cattle man, at
MOgollon
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
Grant County Property Examined.

A. A. Newbery and O. b. Steen re-
turned yesterday forenoon from bust
ness trip to Deming. They examined a
mining property near the New Mexico
line for some New York capitalists, and
Mr.. Steen is now preparing a report ON
it. They also visited Silver City, and
We're aStonished by the apparent pros
perity of that town. The smelter is al
most buried in ore, and is working day
and night. 1t has 200 men on it's pay
loll. Lots Of ore Is offered to the snnel
ter, and is being refused for lack of
capacity to treat it. This shows that
there is room for several more Smeltera
to treat ore produced by New Mexico
mines. Messrs. Steen and Newbery
spent a part of a day with a party of
capitalists from Indianapolis, Ind, who
We're on their way to Mexico, where
they have invested in mines in Sonora,
near the United States line. They Will
return this way in about ten days, and
may then examine some New Mexico
properties. There are a large number of
prospectors in Grant county at present,
locating claims and looking for fair
y,rfySpartc
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
ELEPHANT BUTTE DAM.
The Company Consents To No Delay-En-
gineer Visited Head Of Navigation.


The London directors of the Elephant
Butte dam enterprise have declined to
consent to propositions made looking to
a compromise of the litigation. They
wish ito have no further delay in obtain
ing a final decision from the court.
W. M. Reed, chief engineer of the Pc
cos Valley Irrigation Company, is a
witness for the Elephant Butte people.
He has been visiting the lower Rio
Grande for month past to ascertain
the facts as to navigation. According to
Mr.. Reed, Fort Ringgold is at 1.-THE
head of navigation" The vessels that
reach that point draw 22 inches of wa
ter. A number of the oldest citizens
tion of the slream is farce. Years ago,
before There were any highways or rail
roads, it was carried on lin a wretched
manner, but now 1T is of no practical
value whatever. One man, who was
clerk ON a boat in 1873, told him that a
trip from Brownsville to Fort Ringgold
took forty-one days. A sudden rise In
the river enabled them to make the re-
turn trip in fourteen hours.
1t is 500 miles, all sand, from Ell Paso
to the head of the grand canon of the
Rio Grande, where a rock bottom Is
struck. The waiter was higher at Fort
Ringgold just before Mr.. Reed was
there than it had been for years at that
season, and yet there was not a drop of
waiter in the river at El Paso.
The government also has an engineer
examining the river, and will bring an
old steamboat captain as a witness. Ell
wood Meade, in charge of the irrigation
work Of the United States, will go down
to Las Cruces from Colorado as a wit
Ness against the government in the
hearing before Judge Parker.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
The Silver City Enterprise Sold.

The Silver City Enterprise has been
purchased from Jo E. Sheridan by a
stock company Of citizens, Messrs,
Shoemaker and Grayson being reported
The announcement has not yet been
made by the Enterprise. The sale price
was $4,000. The paper is am excellent
property. 1t will remain Republican, in
politics. The former owner sold that he
may give his entire attention to mining.
Louis M. Fishback, of the local staff of
the Albuquerque Citizen, will be the
manager of the Enterprise.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
Bishop Matx NAV 90 East,

Chicago papers say that Bishop Matz,
of Denver, who frequently visits Santa
Fe, will be transferred to the diocese of
Fort Wayne, Ind, Ito succeed Bishop
Rodemacher, resigned. Bishop Matz de-
clined Ito deny on confirm the report.
op, and are not considered ais likely to
choose an outsider since the election of
one Of their own number would advance
the Others. The selection must be re-
ported to Rome, where the pope gener-
ally approves of the choice.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
BRITISH GAIN A HILL
The Boer Advance Said to Have
Found the Enemy Too
Strong.
BOERS BEAT A RETREAT
A Message Says The Troops at Ladysmith
Are Well-The Loss of the Beers at
Belmont Reported as
Light.

London, November 27.-The colonial
office has received the following from
the governor of Natal, dated at Pieter-
are retiring on Weenail. cur troops are
occupying a ridge three miles north
ward of the Mooi river. 1t appears the
Beers found our position too strong, and
are retiring toward Ladysmith with the
loot they collected. The river is in flood
Butler has arrived. Telegraphic COM
munication with Estcourt was restored
early this morning.
London, November 27-The war office
has received the following dispatch
from General Butler:
"Pietermartzburg, November 90
Hildyard from Estcourt, made a sue
cessful attack November 23 ON the enc
my occupying Beacon hill, which domi-
mated William grange and interrupted
his communication. AS a result of the
operations the enemy is retiring. Rail-
way and telegraph lines are restored be-
tween Estcourt and Weston. Our loss
was about fourteen killed and fifty
wounded. Hildyard has advanced to a
position NEAR Frere as he hopes to cut
off the enemy, who is believed to be re-
tiring ON Weenan Barton, from Wes-
ton, has advanced ito Estcourt. The rail-
way is now open to Frere.'
Cape Town, Nov. 27.-The Kimberly
relief column under Methuen won an
other victory north of Belmont. An
action was fought among the Graspan
hills. 1t began at o'clock Saturday
morning and severe fighting went on
until 10 o'clock when the naval brigade
and the infantry carried the enemy's
position after splendid artillery fire.
The naval brigade, the Royal marines,
the Yorkshire light infantry and the
Royal North Lancashire regiment COW
cred themselves with glory. The follow
ing naval officers were killed in this en-
gagement: Commander Ethelston, of
the Powerful; Major Plumbe of the Do
ris, and Captain Guy Sensor of the Roy
al marines of the Monarch. Wounded:
Flag Captain Prothero of The Doris,
severely; Lieutenant Jones of the Doris.
Cape Town, Nov. 27.--Reports have
been received here of the success of
Lord Methuen at Graspan, say the Beers
had 80 killed and many wounded.
Durham, Natal, November 27.-The
latest reports Of General Hildyard's
losses alt the Beacon hill engagement
show fifteen men killed and seventy
two wounded. Dispatches from Presi-
dent Kruger and General Joubert
found on a Boer prisoner, say the Boer
losses, ait Belmont We're ten killed and
forty wounded. 1t was deemed neces-
sary to fall back on Warrenlton. A
pigeon message from Colonels Hamil
ton and Duff at Ladysmith undated
reports all well.
Estcourt, November ga railroad
bridge ait Frere, spanning a wide
stream, was destroyed by the Beers
who are retiring rapidly General Jou-
bert is expected ito stoutiy dispute the
passage of the Tugela river
Cape Town. November 27.-It is re-
ported that General Methuen captured
Money Nest Kloof, ten miles north Of
Craspan, and 100000 rounds of ammu-
ntion.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
GATHERING THEM IN
Aguinaldo Still Chasing Himself to
The North End Of
Luzon.
SMALL BANDS CAPTURED
The Rebels Of zamboango Surrender to the
American Troops-The Forces South
Of Manila Are Disin-
tegrating.

Washington, November 27.-General
Otis to-day cables from Manila: "A
steamer from San Faban yesterday
brought 115 Spanish prisoners captured
| by Lawton's troops near Taug, Novem-
ber 25. Wheaton's troops drove the enc
my westward from Mangalaren and
captured ninety four Spanish and sew
Ell American prisoners Bell, with the
36th infantry, will march down the
western LuZon coast. Young is still in
pursuit of Aguinaldo, who is heading
for Bangued, a few miles east of Vigan.
Agunaldo has collected more than 1000
of his troops at North. Numbers Of
small detachments of insurgent troops
throughout the country north of Manila
have been captured. Indications are the
integrating. Zamboanga insurgents
surrendered to our troops"
Washington, November 27.-Admiral
Watson cables that the entire province
of Zamboanga island, Mindanao, sur
rendered to Commander Very, of the
Castine, unconditionaly. A dispatch
from Manila says the insurgents coun
ell decided to have the troops scatter
and carry on a guerrilla warfare.
Manila, November 27-The insurgents
have evacuated Mangalaren, province
of Pangasanan, leaving seven Ameri-
cans and ninety-four Spanish prisoners,
who escaped The Americans are p. J.
Green, George Powers, of the battle
ship Oregon; Thomas Edwards, Charles
Bird, of the 10th infantry; Henry w.
James, 18th infantry; John Desmond,
signal corps, and F. H. Huber, scouts.
They report David Scott, oath infantry.
and William Sherby, of the hospital
corps, unable to escape. Four deserters
are With the Filipinos, Howard, Martin
and Ford of the CALIFORNIA;, and Watts,
whose former regiment is unknown.
Howard is serving the insurgents as
captain of artillery. The insurgents
general, Alejandrino, commanding, has
retreaIted to lthe moumains behind Man
galaren, and is short of food and ammu-
nition.
Washington, November 27--General
Otis reports that the officer killed in ac-
tion at Iloilo on the 22d inst. was Chas.
T. Smith, second lieutenant of the 18th
infantry. Maxwell Keyes, second lieu
tenant Sd infantry, was killed at Ilde
fonso November "a Otis gives IA list of
twenty Two other soldiers who have
died since the last report, including
Lieutenant Luna of the 34th infantry,
drowned, and Charles w. Lamb, COM
pany X, 34th infantry, who died of
dysentery.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
ALBEMARLE MINE SHUT DOWN.
Mill Mechanics Wanted More Pay But
Gould Not Get It,

The Albemarle mine at Bland has
stopped work in the mill and mines.
The stoppage was caused by demand
from the score of mechanics employed
ait the mill, who demanded am increase
of pay. This the company manager said
could mot be granted. The strikers We're
then paid what, was due them. There
was no disorder NOR ill-feeling Stoppage
of the machinery resulted in the men in
the mine to the number of about $50 be-
ing laid off. The high price of wood,
which sells at S. per cord, and the i'm
possibility Of getting coal at present,
will prevent the resumption Of work un-
til the electric power lime Of the COM
pany can be completed. AT present the
work of constructing this line is being
hurried.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
SHEEPMEN LOST IN A STORM.
A Mild Case of Smallpox Reported at Fol.
som,

Rafael Esquibel and Metric Arguello,
both sheepmen from Taos, We're over
come by the SNOW storm that ragged last
week near the Colfax county line, and
We're later found dead in the snow
Many sheep and cattle also perished in
the blizzard, which was am unusual oc-
currence so early in the year.
G.. w. Guyer, a Folsom bookkeeper Is
i'll with the smallpox. AS he had been
vaccinated, his case is mild The Clay
ton Enterprise reports that smallpox
has existed in Union county all summer
Thomas freeman and a force OF
workmen of Springer are building "a Ro-
man Catholic parsonage at Buerjeros.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
Sierra County Mining.

The following are the prices of several
Hillsboro stocks: Catherine, $4.75 a
share; Copper King, $3.50; Ready Pay,
$425; Flying Dutchman, $40
A blast of 10 pounds of dynamite
knocked down eleven tons of $lS5 ore In
the tunnel working Of the Snake at
Hillsboro.
j. E. Wheeler and w. o. Thompson
have taken working lease and bond
on the Bull of the Woods at Hillsboro.
Ricketson & Knight, lessees on the
Lookout, at Hillsboro, are making 81, 200
a day net
Five more new freighting outfits have
been ordered for the Porter ait Hills
boro.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
Why Pos TIM aster is Out of Job

A postmaster at Picacho, Lincoln
county, recently received notice that the
postoffice there had been discontinued
He thereupon found a champion in a
reckless Democratic paper at Roswell
that announced that the postmaster
was decapitated because he did not for
hcan campaign fund. The fact is that
the postmaster sold whisky as we'll as
stamps, in the same building. This
practice is not permitted by the post
office department in any case. A post
Office cannot be located in a building
with a saloon.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
Another Tsn,0r
Removed by
lydia &. Pink
hams Negefa-
Bile cOl,1pOlxE1d

me no good, and thought would
have to resort to morphine.
"The doctor said that all that could
help me was to have an operation and
have the womb removed, but I had
heard of Mrs. Pinkham's medicine and
decided to try it, and wrote for her
advice, and after taking her Vegetable
Compound the tumors were expelled
and / began to get stronger right
along, and am as well as ever before.
Can truly say that would never had
gotten we'll had it not been for Lydia E.
Pinkhams Compound" MARY A.
STAHL, WATsoNTowN, PA.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
0alisteo Mining Company.

The Galisteo Mining Company, which
Is to conduct mining operations on the
Ortiz grant with the new Edison mining
process, has sent Incorporation papers
to be filed in Secretary Wallace's office
to its attorney, w. H. Pope. The capi-
tai of the company is $1O,O0OOOO. The
papers have not been filed yet, as the
Incorporation fees due the territory,
amounting to about $3.50, have not yet
been forwarded.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
FINGER AND COLLAR BONE.
A Railway Employe Values Them at Fif-
teen Thousand Dollars.

The Santa Fe Railway Company has
benz sued by an injured employe, ]. G.
Pimpel, for $4,000. The plaintiff alleges
that on the 9th of January, 1899, he was
employed as carpenter on the Santa
Fe bridge gang at Albuquerque. He
was required to trim some shade trees
at the depot in Albuquerque and fell
from one Of them to the depot platform,
fracturing his skull, breaking his collar
bone and the little finger of his right
hand.
He alleges that the broken bones were
Improperly set in the railway hospital at
Las Vegas. The suit was begun at Ell
Paso.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
Roberts Will Not Get His Seat.

New York, Nov. 27.-A special to the
Herald from Washington says: Though
comparatively few representatives-elect
have yet arrived in Washington the ex
pressions of those who are here make it
apparent that either Brigham Fl. Rob-
erts of Utah, will not be allowed to take
his seat at all or will be expelled after
the house report has heard both sides of
the case.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
Colfax County Cuttings.

James Gillen, of Badly, has moved to
Bland, where he will open a general
merchandise store.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cory, of Osh-
kosh, Wis, have settled ait Springer.
Rev Young B. Ragsdale, of Dallas,
Ga, has taken up his residence. at
Springer for the benefit of his health.
Byrd G.. Spurlock, of Oklahoma, has
purchased the residence Of Bert Hub
bard Springer, and will occupy it with
his family
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
Samoan Division Not Accepted.

Washington, November 27.-The Unit
ed States has declined to accept the
agreement as to the disposition of the
Samoan islands reached by Great Brit
ain and Germany. There is no serious
hitch, however. Our government has
prepared the draft of treaty which it
is hoped will be acceptable to the three
pnwarS
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
Cruiser Contracts Awarded.

Washington, November 27.-Contracts
for six new 3,500-ton cruisers We're
awarded to-day, one to each of the fol-
Lewis. Nixon Elizaberhport, N. j.; Bath
Iron Works, Bath, Me-; Union Iron
Works San Francisco; Fall River En-
gine Co., Braintree, Mass; Neafie &
Levy PHILADELPHIA
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27

Considerable snow fell Saturday from
Tres Piedras north. 1t showed almost
every day last week on La Veta pass
and Denver & Rio Grande train was
wrecked by snow drift, causing
eighteen hours delay to trains on La
Veta standard gauge Saturday and Sun
day.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
Looking For a Swindler.

Kansas City, Nov. a7.-William f.
Miller, of New York, promoter of the
Franklin syndicate, for whom hundreds
of detectives are on the lookout is re-
ported have passed through Kansas City
last Saturday in route to Vera Cruz,
Mexico,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
Mining Company of Sierra County.

John Andrews. Joshua Grossberg,
Frank Wilson Cunningham, Thomas
Conrad Cunningham to-day filed arti-
cles of Incorporation at the office of
Secretary Wallace for the Chicago New
Mexico Manufacturing and Developing
Company The capital is $15O,0OO, divid-
ed into 100000 shares. The company will
have it's office at Chloride, Sierra coun-
ty. It's directors are Thomas Cunning
ham, Walter M. Armour and John An
drews. This company will engage in
y,i,,ipu
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
What Mrs. Pinkham's Letter Did.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM--After follow
ing the directions given in your kind
letter for the treatment of leucorrh9a,
l can say that I have been entirely
cured by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's
remedies, and will gladly recommend
them to my friends,
Thanking you for yonr kindness,
am gratefully yours, A. B. DAvIDs,
BlNaHAMpToN, N. Y"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
Gloves. Qloves. Gloves.

We handle complete line Of mems
and boys gloves Our mems dress
gloves in fine kid, Mocha and dogskin
cannot be beat for style or price. We
handle the famous "Asbestol" cordovan,
fire and waterproof gloves and gaunt-
let's.
SANTA FEE MERCANTILE co.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
superintendent DYER May Resign.

Topeka, Kan, November H.-It is
stated that Charles Dyer, superintend-
ent Of the western division of the Santa
Fe, will shortly sever his connection
with that road to take a much better
position with one of the Colorado lines.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27

Our mems neckwear, mems shirts,
collars and cuffs are new and up-to-
date. We handle an entire line of mems
furnishing goods, and also carry the
Gold and Silver brand -of collars and
cuffs.
SANTA FEE MERCANTILE co.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
Dewey Will Go to Chicago.

New York, Nov. 21.-Admiral Dewey
has accepted an invitation to visit Chi
cagO, May 1st. next.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
Ex-Governor Elbert Dead.

Denver, November 27.--Samuel H. Ell
bert, ex-governor and ex-chief justice
of the supreme COURT of Colorado, died
this morning at Galveston, Tex.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27

would form
in the womb.
| had four
t II IN ors in
two years. l
went through
tre O t IN e n t
with doctors,
bnt, thew did
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
r!harla. coohlan Daad

Galveston, Tex, November 27.-l
Charles Coghlan, the actor, died here
to-day of gast1'ltis
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27

"Two years ago l was a great
sufferer from womb trouble and pro-
fuse flowing each month, and tumors
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-27
"The Laborer Is
Worthy of His Hire. .

But a qvage-earner can
get more for his personal SER
vices i In strong and rigorous
health. The blood Is the
Me-giOing and sfrength-mak-
ing part Of the system. IF tt
is pure. all Is svell; # not, It
should be purified svith
Hoods Sarsaparflla, svhtch
makes the sveak strong.
Can Eat" Was tired out. had no
appetite until I tool Hoods SarsApanQa.
Il built me right up and l can eat heart
Ry." Eta M. Haser. AthoL Mass.
@od1 SM4abodM
Never IslE7:lla:lldE
Hoods Pills cure liver illsf the non.izsttatng and
11iy cathaftic o tako WE nood's 6atsapaxillA.
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z. Walker co
Sell Everything That is Good to Eat

In this line we keep nothing
but the very best; money can
not buy anything better. 1t
is fit for a King
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-28

A most successful remedy has been
found for sexual weakness, such as i'm
potency, varieocele, shrunken or ans.
nervous debility. lost manhood, night
emissions. premature discharge and all
other results of self-abuse or excuses.
1t cures any case of the difficulty. never
falls to restore the organs to full ma tural
strength and vigor. The doctor who
made this wonderful discovery wants to
let every man know about it. He will
therefore send the receipt, giving the va
rious ingredients to be used, SO that all
men at a trifling expense al cure them
selves. He sends the receipt free, and
all the reader need do is to send his name
and address to l.. w. Knapp, Nj. D. 1893
Hull building, Detroit. Mich, requesting
the free receipt as reported in this paper.
1t is a generous offer, and all men ought
to be glad to have such an opportunity.