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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS.
The Patron Saint Of the Cathedral in This
Oity,

VAtys
Tomorrow Is the feast of st. Francis
of Assist, the patron saint Of this arch
diocese of the Roman Catholic church
and of the cathedral in this city. The
Catholic church regards st. Francis as
nv of the great church heroes of the
time in which he lived-a time in which
the secular power was apt to take little
heed Of the church or religion, and to
rely on the strong arm of force in its
dealings with. the church. It is claimed
for st. Francis that he was the
of perpetuating the present Italian Ian
guage, and that but for him the immor-
tai works Of Dante would never have
been written. Up to that time the IAN
guage Of science and literature had
been Latin, but the eloquence of st.
Francis in his native tongue so stimu-
lated the desire of his countrymen for
instruction in their language that a
wave Of culture passed over the nation,
one of the products Of which was the
poet Dante and the founding of the
italian school. The Franciscan order
has always been the patron Of science,
and in times subsequent to that of st.
Francis has numbered among its men,
bers such men as Gailileo and Keppler,
the astronomers, and Roger Bacon. It's
members have been noted for their de-
votion to missionary work, and there is
probably not a country in the world to
which the brown-garbed members of
order have not penetrated with the
gospel, in many cases only to wear the
Of martyrdom.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
The IRRIGATION CONGRESS-.
Opposed 0eding Lands to States Except
Under Strict Conditions.

UQQ6r 0tTlCL VOuultlOuSs
Professor Frederick w. Sanders, pres
ident of the New Mexico College of Ag-
riculture and Mechanic Arts at Mesilla,
arrived in the city last evening.
Professor Sanders is on his way home
from the irrigation congress at Missou-
la, Mont. He said that the gathering
was a very important and instructive
one, al which sixteen states and terri
tories had representatives. The most
telling speech vas made by United
States Senator Carter, who said that
the western senators and representa-
tives would in the next congress refuse
to vote for the river and harbor appro-
priation bill unless it included an appro-
priation for reclaiming the arid lands
of the west. The congress adopted ven
stronger resolutions than those Of last
year against the cession Of the arid
lands to. the states and territories un-
less upon the most stringent provisions
guaranteeing the sale Of the lands in
small parcels to actual settlers only.
The congress emphatically favored ma
tional action in retaining the arid
area. Professor Sanders said that the
irrigation system around Missoula is a
splendid one, and the fruit production
in the Missoula valley Is magnificent.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
THE ClTY SCHOOLS,
The Largest Enrolment Ever Known for
September.

The first month of the city public
schools closed last Friday, and on Sa.-
urday morning at 9 O'Clock all the
teachers met at the superintendent
office to hand in monthly reports and
discuss interests Of the schools. The
reports showed that the schools were in
a f%lourishing condition, and that there
were 500 pupils already enrolled. This
is by far the highest enrolment the
schools ever reached during the month
of September.
All the teachers seemed much inter-
ested in their work, and are striving
hard to carry out the will of the board
and the instructions Of the superintend-
emf. All teachers have recently become
subscribers to first-class educational
journals, and some of them have SUBJ
scribed for two or three journals.
Professor Wood teaches at the central
school during the forenoon, and works
in the other wards during most of the
afternoon. Parents and friends are al
ways made welcome at all the schools.
There were fifty-two visits made to the
schools by parents and friends during
the past month. Two pupils from a dis
lance have already entered school and
are paying tuition. 1t is much better to
have pupils come to Santa Fe to attend
school than to have Santa Fe pupils go
elsewhere at a great expense. With such
good private schools, academies, col
leges and public schools, why should
Santa Fe not be one of the best educa-
tional centers in New Mexico?
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
MINOR CITY TOPICS.

The city council failed to have a meet
ing last evening on account OF lack OF
quorum.
There being 10 quorum present last
evening the board of education transact
ed no business.
The poles for the fire alarm system to
be erected by the telephone company,
have been cut and will be here in a few
days.
A ball is to be given by Professor Pc
rez and Sergeant Antonio Alarid, of the
regimental band, at the opera house,
Thursday evening. The proceeds will
be used to purchase new music for the
band. r
Regular meeting of Santa Fe lodge
No. 2, X. of p, this evening. Important
matters will be mentioned at this meet
ing and it is to the interest OF every
knight to attend. Visiting knights will
be cordially and fraternaliy welcomed.
Superintendent H. o. Bursum is
busily engaged in putting up the new
81, 1000 brick machine. The machinery is
of the latest and most improved make,
ana lS expected TO turn out d superior
quality Of brick, for which a market
can be had as far south as Chihuahua.
He expects to have the machinery up
and ready for business by next Mon
day.
There are 1879 prisoners at the terri
torial prison to-day, and they are all
kept busy.
1t is reported about town that two
weekly papers are soon to be started
instead of one. The regular Democracy
expects to start one weekly paper at
an early date, and there is also to be
a sort of an independent Republican
paper to make it's appearance. The
more the merrier.
The Santa Fee railroad will sell single
trip tickets from October 2 to 8 inclu-
sive from Santa Fe to Chicago for $36.O5
and to st. Louis for $685.
1t is reported that train No. %, from
the south, on the Santa Fe railroad, will
be changed from a night train to a day
train, to leave Albuquerque at 1925 a. m.
instead of at 7:20 p. m.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
Annual Masonic Communication.

The 22d annual communication of the
Grand Lodge OF New Mexico, A. F. C
A. M, began in Albuquerque Monday.
The grand lodge officers are as follows:
Grand master, R. G. Stewart; deputy
grand master, E. E. Day; grand senior
warden, E. s. Slower; grand junior war;
den, w. E. Dame; grand secretary, A.
A. Keen; grand treasurer, T. H. Kent;
grand lecturer, w. H. Seamon; grand
chaplain, George Selby; grand marshal,
G. W. Ward; grand senior deacon, A.
H. Harllee; grand junior deacon, f.
Henning; grand senior steward, p. E.
Harroun; grand junior steward, A. N.
Pratt; grand tyler, A. M. Whitcomb.
The following are in attendance as
representatives of the Blue lodges at
their respective homes: c. +. Myers,
Robert Abraham, Albuquerque: G. L.
Brown, H. M. Dougherty, C. G. Duncan,
Socorro; Thomas Murphy, Hillsboro;
John Corbett and W. P. fossil, Deming;
John Hill, L. II. Hofmeister, G. H. Spor-
leder, Las Vegas; H. Bonem, F. john
son, F. Lowenstein, San Marcial: Ollin
E. Smith, Clayton; F. Henning, Ration;
W. G. Potterfeld, Silver City; E. A..
Cahoon, Roswell; Charles Mills. Las
Cruces,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
Frog legs at the Bon-Ton
Court In Colfax County.

At the present term Of the district
court for Colfax county the grand jury
returned Fl true bills. The case of the
territory VS.. Pedro Chavez, cattle steal
ing, was tried and Chavez was acquitted,
but there are said to be two more indict-
ments against him for like offense.
The case of Chacon, charged with the
murder of the Colorado preacher, last
year, nea Trinchera, Colfax county, was
taken up next. The preacher was found
murdered, and it is said all the evidence
against Chacon is of a circumstantial
nature.
The Territory VS.. McGinnis, the Fol-
son train robber, on charge of murder,
will probably be continued until next
term. He has E. B. Franks Of Trinidad
and A. A. Jones of Las Vegas retained
in his behalf. They have asked for q
continuance, but the prosecution OBJ
iects,i claiming 1t is ready for trial and
has its witnesses on hand to proceed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
HORTICULTURAL FAIR.
To Begin Tomorrow Afternoon Exhibits
Now Arriving.

The horticultural fair will be opened
with appropriate exercises at 1:30
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The pres
ident of the horticultural society, Hon.
l.. Bradford Prince, will preside and in
troduce Governor Otero, who will for
mally open the exhibition and welcome
the visitors in attendance. Hon. J. w.
Mcconnell, ex-governor and ex-united
States Senator Of Idaho, who has much
practical knowledge Of horticulture,
will then make an address.
A very appropriate and pleasant fea-
ture will be an address by F. w. San
ders, Phi. D., president Of the New Mex
leo agricultural college, whose official
position as the head Of the territorial
institution directly connected with the
fair will lend particular interest to his
words.
After the formal opening various en-
tertainments will be provided in addi-
ton to the exhibition itself.
1t is hoped that during the fair va
rious gentlemen Interested in horticul-
tural matters will be heard from, in
Guiding Max Pracht, the well-known
horticulturist of Oregon, and Colonel r.
E. Twitchell, whose inimitable address
at a former fair is we'll remembered.
Miss Stella Sloan, who was absent at
the time when the fair committees were
being made up, has been added to the
decoration committee,
Every one who visits the st. Michaels
college campus, where the fair is. to
take place, is delighted with the APP
p~earance Of the tent and other prepare
tions. The decorating committee, under
the efficient leadership of Mrs. Riven-
burg, is doing very much to make the
occasion attractive and agreeable.
Mrs. James Curry, of Espanola, ar
rived in the city last night with exhibits
for the fair.
A large box Of exhibits arrived this
morning at the Santa Fe depot.
A football game between the high
school team and the team of the gov
eminent Indian school will be one Of the
features of the fair Friday.
All officers, superintendents, commit
tee members, ETC., connected with the
horticultural fair, are requested to NEE
tonight at the water company office al
1870 .. m. to perfect final arrangements,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
KETCHUM'S SCHEME.
A Fellow Convict Who Was Helping the
Bandit,

When the pertness and gayety of
BLACK Jack" Tom Ketchum led Secre-
tary Martin to have the penitentiary
hospital searched it was also discovered
who gave the steel saw and dummy pis-
toll to the murderer and ~highwayman.
The guilty confederate was convict Nc.
1908, Frank Attlebury, sentenced from
Colfax county for three years for steal
ing from a store. How long since he
made or obtained possession of the
dummy weapon and the steel spring
from which a saw was made is not
cealed for months. Attlebury is a con-
sumptive, and was placed in the hos
pital as an act of mercy. The dummy
was a perfect wooden model of a Colts
45-caliber six-shooter, wrapped in tin
foil. Holes had been burned in the end
of the cylinder. This dummy, being
flashed suddenly, would have been
enough to make even the coolest man
pause. The two prisoners are attended
by a colored man, whose sentence has
recently been committed. He sleeps in
the hospital, which is locked at night
and watched by a roundsman. The
plotters expected to knock the nurse in
the head, saw the grated window of the
hospital, and when outside waylay the
Waterman, bluff him with the dummy
pistol, take his gun if possible and es-
cape. 1t was intended that Attlebury
should secure a white horse, which
could be seen daily in a pasture half a
mile distant, and bring it to Ketchum,
who should be in waiting somewhere if
they got out Of the walls.
When the steel saw was found hidden
in the bandage around Ketchum's per-
son he cried like a child, but this did
not keep Superintendent Bursum from
promptly sending both men tt safe
cells.
Since Ketchum entered the peniten-
tiary he has been kindly treated, and
every consideration shown him that
possibly could have been rendered him
outside. In fact, there are many hospi-
tai patients away from the prison that
would be glad to have the care that
has been accorded Ketchum since he
was brought to Santa Fe almost dead
on a stretcher. The amputation of his
arm was most successful, and he is
almost If not entirely well. He has re-
gained nearly all his strength and flesh,
and while doing so has been indulging
in b~raggadocio. In fact, it was this that
led the officers to believe that some
kind of scheme was on foot for him to
get away.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
PERSONAL MENTION.

Samuel Miller went to Chama this
morning.
Territorial Auditor r. M. Ortiz left
this forenoon on a visit to his home at
| Los Luceros.
Charles Parsons will leave tomorrow
| afternoon for Tucson. where he will be
| employed at the Hotel Orndorff.
Miss Whitmorc, an employee of the
| government Indian school, left last even
ing for her home at Okrache, l. T.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Walker will leave this
evening on a visit to Mrs. Walkers rela-
tives at Fort Madison, Iowa. Mr..
Walker will return home next week.
w. Fl. Hahn of Albuquerque, came in
from Antonito last night and left this
afternoon for Albuquerque.
A large number Of priests from all
attend the pallium ceremony to-mor-
row.
Elias Rael and A. Duran were arrest
ed last evening on the charge of being
drunk and lodged in the county Jail.
Frank Smith, a negro, was rearrested
last evening and lodged in Jail. The man
is apparently demented.
Probate Judge j. A. Lucero arrived in
the capital last evening from Espanola
and returned home again this morning
over the narrow gauge.
A. Philips of New York, and X. l..
Mills of Chicago, two mining investors,
left this morning for Taos.
Hon. Amado Chaves went to Taos
county this forenoon where he will re-
main some time in the TAGS mountains
and mining camps.
Mrs. j. s. Candelario and daughter
Alice left this morning ON a months
visit to relatives at Buena Vista, Mora
county.
The visitors to the Union fair Thurs
day forenoon were delighted with one
of those characteristic addresses by Elk.
Governor L. Bradford Prince of Santa
Fe. The governor reviewed the past
and pictured q bright future for New
Mexico. He is a lover of vegetation and
seldom loses an opportunity to speak Of
our fine fruits, grain and vegetable
products.-Sprtager Stockman.
A. Freeman, for six months a resident
in this city, left yesterday for San Die
60, Calf. He had been in this city for
his health but found no improvement
and his physician advised him to seek o
lower altitude and milder climate.
Miss Burchnal, a niece of Captain
Day, who spent several days with Cap
tain and Mrs. Day, left Yesterday after
noon for Los Angeles. Miss Burchnal
recently graduated from Harvard uni.
versity, Cambridge, Mass.
Col. R. E. Twitchell came to the capi-
tai from Las Vegas last evening.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
The pALLIUM CEREMONY.
Program for the Great Event at the Oathe-
dral Tomorrow.

The program for the investiture of the
pallium upon Archbishop Bourgade to-
morrow is as follows: The procession,
headed by the regimental band, will
start from the archbishop's palace
shortly after 8 o'clock tomorrow morn-
ing. 1t will proceed to the cathedral,
where pontifical mass will be said by
Bishop MatZ, of Denver, who will also
invest the archbishop with the pallium.
An English sermon will be preached by
Father Phillips, of Denver, secretary of
Bishop Matt. The Spanish sermon will
be by Rev. A. J~ouvenceau, Of Park
View. The procession will return from
the cathedral to the archbishop's resi-
dence. At ~ o'clock sharp a banquet
will be served by the Christian Brothers
at st. MichaePs college, at which the
band will render a program of music.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
GUARDING AGAINST SMALL POX.
Measures Taken to Prevent Its Introduction
FINN Mexico.

Extraordinary precautions are being
taken to prevent the spread of smallpox
from Mexico to the United States. Lea
Hume, the acting assistant surgeon of
the Marine Hospital service, stationed
at Eagle Pass, Tex, on the frontier, re-
ports that the detention camp at that
place has lately been taxed to the ut
most. Every railway station in Mexico
has been placarded to the effect that no
n will be allowed entry at the frontier
unless bearing a certificate from an Of
icer of the Marine Hospital service in
Mexico, or some consul, deputy consul,
or consular agent in that country. A
report from one of the United States
sanitary guards at Preside says that the
smallpox situation in Mexico is assum-
ing a more serious aspect, and the Mex
leans are trying very hard to get to this
side of the Rio Grande. In some To-
calities the epidemic is so terrible that
considerable numbers of the popula-
ton have fled and are trying to get out
of the country.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03

Ex-Probate Judge Anlceto Abeytia is
confined to his home by illness. His
daughter, Mrs. Lola Baca, arrived last
evening from Las Vegas. She, too, has
been i'll since June. She was accom-
panied here by Mrs. Torres and Miss
Torres, of Las Vegas, who are the guests
of Judge Abeytia.
Hon. E. f. Hobart left yesterday for
his farm at Hobart's, where he will be
for several days.
Father ]. B. F%rancolon, parish priest
at Manitou, Colo, is in the city to at
tend the church ceremonies tomorrow
on the occasion Of the comforting of the
pallium upon Archbishop Peter Bour-
gade. Father Francolon is well and ia
vorably known here, having been parish
priest at Santa Cruz, in the northern
part of this county, for over ten years.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03

The probate court held a brief session
early this morning. Probate Judge J. A.
Lucero, in the matter Of the estate of e.
N. Reaser. dismissed the petition Of Col.
George w. Knaebel for c. w. Watson,
a creditor, to reopen the matter and to
allow a claim Of 500 against the estate.
Hon. T. B. Catron appeared for the es-
tate. Colonel Knaebel gave notice that
he would appeal the case to the dis
trict court.
Judge Lucero also approved the bond
Of Justice Of the Peace George v. Hen
bricks, of Dolores.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
Boring for Oil.

The business e of Aztec, San Juan
county, are figuring upon the organiza-
tion OF a company to sink for oil at the
mouth of the Canon Largo, on the San
Juan river, 10 miles from Aztec. When
the Aztec bridge was built, in plac-
ing abutments and in pile driving,
quantities of oil were found. Recently
Durango people organized a company to
bore for oil near Pennington. Much of
San Juan county is in the form Of q great
basin. Immense beds of coal are also
found in San Juan county, but owing to
their distance from the railroad they are
worked only in a desultory way.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
It Stands Alone;

1t has the blades to support it. There's
more than blades in our knives; there's
the finest steel, and consequently better
value than in any other cutlery obtaina-
BILE at the price in Santa Fe. We carry
only iirst-class goods and make our
prices with the view to trade in the flu
ture. If you want a knife, get a good
one. 1t pays best in the end, because it
lasts longer and gives better satisfac-
ton. A poor knife is hardly worth hay
ing at all. We can give you A l article
at 81 and up and certainly nc good
knife can be cheaper. Remember all
our hardware is tirst-class, and we sell
it in e7ery variety.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
Court Notes.

| LII luG ulSlIlCl COuIL yCSIC1udy dLlCl
noon, in the case Of the First National
Bank VS.. D. Martinez, Jr., ct al, judg-
ment was given in favor of the plaintiff.
In the appeal case of Marcos Gothic,
appellee, VS.. Romulo Valdez, appellant,
judgment was given for $40 for the
plaintiff. The amount sued for was $50.
In case No. 1882. John D. Allan VS.. ia
cob Yrisarri, a jury was waived, and
the cast will be tried by the court dur
ing vacation.
In case No. 4O59, William G. Ritch VS..
Joe Wolf ct al, judgment vas entered
by confession for $1OO and costs.
Case No. 1885, Louis Buchanan, ad-
ministrator, VS.. Cerrillos Coal Railroad
Company, was abated at cost Of plant
if for failure to file cost bond.
The same cours was taken with case
No. 1888, Samuel Sewell VS.. Enos An
drews ct al.
Cases 1886 to 1883, Emile Laplat, ad-
ninistrator; Lena Romero de Kelly, ad-
m~inistratrix; Sarah Harlan, admins
t~ratrix: Maggie Hardesty, adminis-
t~ratrix; Lizzie Speight, administrative,
VS.. the Cerrillos Coal Railroad Com
pany, have been continued.
In case No. 410S, Marcus Costello VS..
Romulo Valdez, a motion was filed for
arrest of Judgment, and another motion
to set aside verdict and grant a new
trial.
~ .nrn - 81 ~ -.
Luciano Campagnoli, upon motion Of
H. L. Ortiz, counsel for the defendant,
the case was dismissed at the cost Of
the city.
The case Of Cruz Chaves de Jiminez,
appellee, VS.. Felipe Humphrey, appel
liant, for the recovery Of damages for a
COW, was on trial this forenoon.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03

The south bound passenger train
struck an unknown q Saturday morn
ing between the stations of Courchesne
and Montoya, below Las Cruces. The
nan was driving . number of burros
across the track when one of the animals
obstinately remained on the rails. While
the owner was e~ndeavoring to drive the
animal from the track the approaching
train struck the man, crushing his body,
breaking several ribs and cutting open
his head. He was picked up mangled
and unconscious and taken to ri Pas0,
he died On hour after arriving.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
4 YeculiAr Accident.

Juan Romero, q young sheep herder,
shot himself IN . peculiar manner at
Questa, Taos county, recently. He was
running to head of q bunch Of sheep,
with q 3S-caliber pistol In his hand when
he fell and discharged the weapon, the
bullet blowing its way along the knuckle
the middle finger and leaving the
palm of the hand. he was taken to
Elizabethtown where his injuries were
attended to.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
An Irrigation Project.

Denver parties are preparing to take
up the construction Of a large irrigating
canal along the line once started and
partially constructed by the Animas
River Land & Irrigation company In
San Juan county. The project is quite
feasible and would open thousands OF
acres to settlers.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
Declared Bankrupt.

B. M. Read, Esq referee in bank
ruptcy cases for this district, today filed
his final report in the first case in this
district under the new bankruptcy law.
George P. Miller, OF Taos, is declared q
bankrupt by the report. His liabilities
are $38, 900, and his assets are 1913, real
lied by the sale of personal effects by
DR.. Thomas j. Martin, trustee in the
case. The creditors live at Denver and
Galveston, Texas.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
Bic Spoutar.

The Pecos Valley & Northeastern
railway has the largest ~artesian well at
Roswell, which has just been completed.
II is 27s feet deep. The pipe is 6%
inches, and the water flows A inches
above the top of the pipe. The well will
supply the shops and boilers of engines
on the road.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-03
San 06rouimo YesAyiNas..

The annual San Geronimo festival at
Taos pueblo last week was attended by
people from all parts Of the United
States. The Indian dances and other
festivities were even more attractive and
unique than in other years. The festi-
val lasted three days. A number Of
Santa Fe people attended the festival.