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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Entire Line Of Pecos Valley & Northeastern
Road, 370 Miles in Length, Open
for Business.

The New Mexican is in receipt of an
official circular from General Manager
Nichols, of the Pecos Railway Construc-
ton & Land Company, stating that the
Pecos Railway Construction & Land
Company take pleasure in announcing
the completion of the Amarillo extern
sion of the Pecos Valley & Northeastern
Railway and advise that on and after
February 10, 1899, the entire line of $40
miles from Amarillo to Pecos, will be
open and ready for both freight and
passenger business. The principal sta
tions are: Amarillo, Canon City, Here
ford. Bovna, Texas; Portalcs, Konna,
Roswell, Hagerman, Eddy, Malaga, New
Mexico, and Guadalupe and Pecos.
Texas These stations are provided
with commodious stockyards, sidings
and all facilities for doing a large bust
ness. The transportation equipment is
new and of modern design. Train No.
2, consisting of a baggage and mail car,
Pullman day coach and tirst-class Sleep
ing car, will leave Amarillo daily at
a. M, arriving at Roswell at 1870 p. m.,
ana PecoS at 10 p. m., connecting with
the Texas & Pacific trains east and
west. Train No. 1, equipped the same
as No. ., leaves Pecos at 4:3O a. M.
breakfast at Eddy, leaving Roswell at
1880 p. m. and arriving at Amarillo at
10 p. M, connecting with the Santa Fe
and Denver trains. Sleeping cars will
be open at Amarillo for the accommoda-
tlon of passengers after II p. m.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
THE PHILIPPINE WAR
Occasional Brushes with the Enemy
the Only Amusement American
Troops Have Now.
PILIPINOS In SORE STRAITS
Private Wilmer, K Troop, 4th Cavalry,
Wounded in the Arm in Exchange of
Volleys- Cruiser Buffalo Dis
mounts Native Battery.

Manila, Feb. 16, $3.50 p. ma large
body of the enemy, presumably recon
noitering, was discovered on the right OF
Rrigadier General Kings position, neal
'o"n Pedro Macati, this morning. The
entire brigade turned out. and after a II
exchange of volleys the rebels retreated
into the jungle; and disappeared
ONE TROOPER WOUNDED.
11:20 a. m.-Since the American line
reached the natural defences of Manila,
no further advance has been made and
the troops are encamped along that line,
many places being temporarily en-
trenched. Occasional brushes with small
bodies of the enemy by scouting parties
have been the only cause of excitement
Troops X and l, of the 4th cavalry en-
countered the enemy's scouts yesterday
near Paranaque, and exchanged a few
volleys with them. During the firing
Trooper Wilmer, of X troop, was wound
ed in the right arm. The cruiser Buf
falo fired four small shells at party of
the enemy, which the cruisers search
light showed to be mounting battery
near Paranaque last night. The enemy
made no reply, and withdrew the guns
to Paranaque.
FILIPINOS IN SORE STRAITS.
The steamers Brutus and Romulus
have arrived from Iloilo, but brought no
later news, except that the Americans
were clearing all vessels and assuming
control of the port. The rebels had all
public records burned before vacating
the town. 1t is rumored that the Fill
pinos in the interior are in sore straits
and quarreling among themselves, but
it is impossible to confirm the reports, as
all communication is cut off.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
SANTA FE. N. M, THURSDAY. 49, 1899
PROPOSED PALACE AVENUE SEWER.
Number of Feet Necessary to Garry Sewage
Out of the City Estimated Cost
Time Necessary to Complete
the Work.

Yesterday morning ncrsons interested
in the construction of A sewer along
Palace ayenue. made moaSuremantS of
the distance considered necessary tn
furnish drainage for the residences on
the avenue. and it was found that from
a point opposite the Gildersleeve resi-
dence to the arrova bacl, of the Denver
& Rio Grande ro,ind house was 400
feet, or little over one mile Rased on
this measurement. it is estimated that a
sewer of sufficient CARRYING ranacitv tn
supply the needs Of rheavnn,,a and con,
tignons streets will cost 40 1oo ~ '
The nece, sitv of a sewnr alono paIaoo
avenue is acknowledged bv every nron.
erty owner on that nonular residence
thoroughfare. and the city conncil sbonld
take steps at once to provide for IFS con.
struction. The experience Of the MAST
year. of having sewage runnino aionn
the surface has been enouqb to Satisfs'
any one that radical mo.enrnc aro naon:,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
MARKET REPORT.

New York, Feb. 16.-Money on call
easier at ~ per cent. Prime mer-
camille paper, PA q 34. Silver, 59s4;
lead, $4.20.
Chicago. Wheat, May, 1874. Corn,
Feb, 354; May, 362 "a q. Oats, Feb,
2sI q u; May, 2ss q u.
Chicago. - Cattle, receipts, $4,000:
market slow; beeves, $500 "a $500;
cows and heifers, $500 q $4s5;
stockers and feeders, $3.50 q $4.6O
Sheep, receipts, 10000; market steady;
sheep, $3.50 "a $3.50; lambs, $500 a
$500.
Kansas City-CattIe, receipts, $500;
market steady; native steers, $500
"a $3.50; Texas steers, $3.50 q $3.50;
Texas cows, $2.4 40 q $3.50; native cows
and heifers, $3.50 a $4.25; stockers and
feeders, $500 "a $500; bulls, $3.50 "a
$3.50. Sheep, receipts, 5000; firm;
lambs, $500 @ $4.90; muttons, $2.75 "a
S425.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
M'KlNLEY In BOSTON.
he is Received by Governor Wolcott and
Staff and Escorted to tel-Crowds
Give the Visitors Lively
Racantion

AoCoptlUu'
Boston. Feb. 16.-President McKinley
with four members of his cabinet and
associates, arrived in Boston at 1902
o'clock today. They came as guests of
the Home Market Club. national or
ganization of Republicans. A reception
will precede the banquet in Mechanics
Hall this evening. 1t seemed as if all
Boston had turned out to give President
Mckinley and party welcome. The
throng filled the streets around the
station where the carriages were to
bear the president to hotel Touraine.
Governor Wolcott and military staff
were at the station to meet the pres
ident, and as soon as the introduction
and greetings were concluded, the car
riages were entered, and under escort
OF the first battalion of cavalry, the
visitors started for the hotel. As the
procession passed, cheer upon cheer
was given by the crowd, and upon all
sides there were manifestations of cor
dial welcome.
Several times during the parade and
amid general cheering, yells of deri-
sion and Kisses were heard for Secre.
tary Alger. This was particularly
noticeable at the corner of Park and
Beacon streets: "What's the matter
with Alger!' was shouted. yah, Yah,
Yah, Beef, Beef.'' jeered the crowd. 1t
took Alger some time to grasp the situa-
tion. At last, however, he caught the
drift OF the shouting and his gracious
smiles stiffened into look of cold i'm
passiveness. At the corner of Beacon
and Charles street, were a group of
young militia men, and when Secretary
Alger's carriage was abreast of them,
they shouted, 'Three cheers for Gen
eral Miles,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
The Governors Trim,

Governor M. A. Otero and party leave
tomorrow for Alamogordo, via Ell Paso, to
be absent until Monday, and the private
car of c. B. Eddy, of the El Paso &
Northeastern road, will be In Santa Fe
tonight, to take the party south tomor.
row afternoon. Superintendent Hur-
ley's private car will also be attached to
the train. The governor goes to Alamo
gordo to look the ground over with a
view to making the appointments for
the new county Of Otero, and everything
will be done to make his trip pleasant.
The governors staff will accompany
him, and Mrs. Otero and several other
ladies will accompanying party.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
EDITOR CHILDRESS ASSAULTED
By a Union Miner at Pana, ILL.,, Because Of
His Bitter Attitude Toward the Graft
-He Is Disfigured for Life.

st. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 16.--A special to
the Post-Dispatch from Pana, ILL.,, says:
Editor William S. Childress, of the Bea-
con Light, and correspondent of St.
Louis and Chicago papers, was assaulted
today by Wesley Pope, union miner.
Childress, through the papers, repeated
ly and bitterly assailed the Union min
ers during the recent strike, and this
led the assault of today. The editors
injuries are very serious, and if he sur
wives he will be disfigured for life. 1t is
feared more trouble will follow tonight.
Captain Couch has placed all the mill
tary in Pana on. provost duty.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
Republicans of Otero County.

A delegated convention of the Repub-
means OF Otero county will be held at
Alamogordo tomorrow evening. for the
purpose OF organizing the party in the
new county Each precinct of the coun-
ty has been requested to send four dele
gates to the convention, for the purpose
OF deVlsing ways and means of forming
strong Republican organization. The
call for the convention is signed by f.
b. Stuart, Frank L. Otis, j. H. Lightfoot.
). II. Sutherland and b. +. Wooten.
Ihe following postscript is also append
ed TO the call: Governor M. A. Otero
and staff are expected to be in Alamo
Sordo on Saturday, February Is"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
The Great Bicycle Race.

San Francisco. Feb. 16.-At II noon.
the 6lst hour. the score of the six davs
bicycle race was: Gimm, 1892 miles and
= laps; Miller, 1910 miles; Aronson.
1926 miles and laps; Fredcricks. 1921
and | lap; Hale, 1904 miles; Nawn, 1901
miles and laps. The previous record
was 997 miles held by Miller
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
NO. 2S7.
WANTED-Good, plain cook for private
family OF eight persons. Apply to Mrs.
A. M. Bergere, Federal Place.
Al the Hotels.

At the Palace: c. H. Schleker, n. y:
B. L. Potter, Ward, Colo; Frank Cavi-
ness, Pueblo; f. W. Barton, Las Vegas:
'C 5. Jenson, Denver: Chas Brigham
baltimore: r. Mccormick, Chicago; L.
l.. Lyon, Denver; Mr.. and Mrs. j. ?.
Marsh, Chicago: P. g. Baltz, St. Louis;
+. 0. Blood, Las Vegas: G. G. Murdock.
oil City, Pa; J. T. Mclaughlin, San
Pedro; Edward spitz. Albuquerque.
At the Claire: 5. II. Snder, T. II.
Foreman, Espanola; J. W. Fleming,
Eba Iage, Silver City: John c. Dalton,
Manassa, Colo; W. M. Parkhurst AL
buqnerque.
AT the Exchange o. H. Wolfe, d en-
yer; j. p. McAuliff, Creed, Colo.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
MORE SNOW In The EAST.
Great Fears Along the Potomac River Be-
cause Of Ice Gorges and High Water
Which Threaten to Do Much
uanapn.

damage.
Cumberland, Nd, Feb. 16.--Heavy
snow began falling here at noon today,
and advices from the surrounding towns
indicate it is general in this section of
the state. The fall is as great as that
of Sunday and Monday, and If it con-
tinues during the night, there are fears
that the railroads in this neighborhood
will be again completely blocked. Great
apprehension is felt of flood in upper
Potomac river because of ice gorges and
high water.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
Terrific Storm in West Indies.

Kingston, Jamaica, Feb. 16.--A ter
rife norther accompanied by incessant
rain has been causing numerous local
floods. The storm swept the north coast
of the island from Annette Bay to Mon
tego Bay from Monday until Wednesday,,
doing widespread damage to shipping,
wharves, railroads, cattle and agricul-
ture. No fatalities are reported,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
GROCERIES,
CHASE 4 SANBORN

Import one-fortieth of the tea con-
sumed in the United States. We are
their exclusive agents in Santa Fe, and
can give you the 'finest grown at bot
tom prices. In one-half pound tin foil
packes 40 cents. English breakfast
Oolong, Orange Pekoe.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
OLIVES AND OLIVE OIL,

A large selection Of the medium and
finer grades, including several special
ties.
Queen olives stuffed with Spanish
sweet peppers.
Queen olives stuffed with anchoves.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16

Washington, Feb. 16.-The depart
ment of state has been informed by
cable from Consul Gudger at Panama,
that compromise has been effected
with the strikers at Colon and work has
been resumed. Recent advices said the
situation was critical
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
Heavy Loss by Fire.

Akron, O., Feb. l6.-Fire late last
night destroyed the plant and office
building of the Thomas Building &
Lumber Company. Loss, $4,000 or
more; fully insured.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
Pure Copper Bullion Shipped.

Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 16.-The first car
load of pure copper bullion ever pro-
duced In Pima county, has been shipped
to New York,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
Losses Covered by Fire.

Philadelphia, Feb. 16.-A fire this
morning at 2l1 to 2l5 Church street,
caused a loss of the building and its
contents valued at 800, 900. E. X. Plum
ley's. paper box manufacturer. losses are
$40, 900; losses covered by insurance.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
Rios Compelled to Resign.

Madrid, Feb. 16.-Senor Montero Rios.
president Of the Spanish peace commits
sion, has resigned the presidency of the
senate, owing to the outcry against his
defense of the commission.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
SPECIAL VALUES IN COFFEE.

We have had put up for us under our
own labels, two specialties in high grade
coffee. You will find either Of them
better than is obtainablc elsewhere att
the same price.
3 lb. can "Genuine" Java & Mocha 81 OO
ID. can ''Our Own"Java Blend. PSI
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
CONGRESSIONAL
Extra Pay for Workmen and Mechan-
les in the Navy Yards and
Stations.
ARMY REORGANIZATION
Democrats Want to Keep the Army Down
to $4,000 Men, with $4,000 Addi-
tional from Islanders in New
Possessions.

| Washington, Feb. l6.-SoOn after the
senate convened today, the house joint
resolution authorizing the secretary OF
the navy to pay certain laborers, work.
men and mechanics in the United States
navy yards and naval stations, so per
| cent additional for work performed in
excess of eight hours per diem, was
called up Senator Hawley Conn in
quired OF Senator Burrows Mich who
had measure in charge, if it applied to
existing contracts. If it did, it might
bankrupt some contractors. Senator
Burrows explained that it applied only
to regular employees in the naval estab-
lishment. The measure was adopted
The military academy appropriation
bill passed without debate, and consid-
Grafton of the naval personnel bill was
begun. Senator Cockrell (Mo.) made a
statement for the Democrats in the mill
tary affairs committee, criticising the
army bill and presenting the counter
proposition of the democrats. The
proposition of the Democratic members
of the military committee is to continue
the present standing army of the United
States with minimum of $4,000 men
for two years, and an enlistment of the
natives OF the several islands to the
number of3 5000 men.
Senator Morgan (Ala.) offered the
Nicaraguan canal bill as an amendment
to the riverand harbor bill, and had it
referred to the committee on commerce
now considering that measure. The
bill offered by Senator Morgan is sub
stantially the Hepburn bill. Senator
Hawley Comm reported the army re-
organization bill to the senate and
stated the necessity of passing the bill
very soon.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16

Agents wanted-Good live men in
every locality to represent large manu-
featuring company and introduce their
goods. Steady employment and large
income in good legitimate business
assured to men that are honest and
willing to attend to business. Referen-
ces required. Send self addressed
stamped envelope for reply to The
keX Manufacturing Company. 22s Char
tres Street, New Orleans, La.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
Wants Gums Returned.

Denver, Colo, Feb. 16.--In the senate
this morning Senator Barela offered
joint memorial to congress for the return
OF the guns captured from Mexico.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
A fine line of fresh candies lust
received at Fischer Il Co.'S.
Volunteer Generals Let Out,

Washington, Feb. 1G.-The war de-
partment has honorably discharged
Major Generals Butler and Sumner. and
Brigadier Generals Kline, Mckee, Wiley.
Lincoln and Comba, all of the volunteer
army.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
FRENCH PRESIDENT DEAD.

Paris, Feb. 16.-M. Felix Faure, presi-
dent of the republic of France, died at
10 o'clock tonight after an illness of
only three hours.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
Commission Not DISCOURAGED.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The Joint
American Canadian commission held a
session today. The members express
themselves as not discouraged by the
outlook.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
FINE CHINA AND GLASSWARE

We carry six open stock patterns of
English Semi-porcelain, and two of
French china. This gives purchasers
an unusual opportunity for the selec-
tion of dinner or tea service.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
Fire Sale,

Our entire stock of kodaks, having
been slightly damaged by water, will be
sold at greatly reduced prices. Fischer
e Co
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
Meat Inspection Bill Passed.

Berlin, Feb. 16.-The Bundcsrath
passed the meat inspection bill today.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
THE HOUSE.

In the house today, the senate amend
ments on the agricultural bill were non
concurred in, and the bill was sent to
the conference committee. Messrs.
Wadsworth REP, N. W, Warner (Rep.
1ll.), and Williams Dem. Miss. J, are the
conferees. Without further preliminary
business, the house went into committee
of the whole and resumed consideration
of the sundry civil bill.
A point of order was made by Mr..
Wheeler Dem. kentucky that the
$40, 100000 appropriation to pay Spain
for the Philippines, was obnoxious to
rule 21, the same as was the Nicaraguan
canal project. In explanation of his
point of order, Mr.. Wheeler said the
Spanish Cortes might refuse to ratify
treaty, and it could not become law
until both parties had ratified it. He
the appropriation on principle,
and intended to take advantage of
every technicality. The point of order
was sustained.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-16
The New Mexico Railway 4 Coal Co.
CONSTRUCTING
The FL PaSo ( Northeastern R'y
AND
The Fl PaSo ( Northeastern R. R.

Leaves Ell Paso 1890 a. M; arrives
Alamogordo 2:30 p. M; leaves 800 p. M;
arrives Ell Paso $50 p. m. At Alamo
gordo first-class accommodations can be
had for the famous Sacramento noun
tain country. The train leaving Ell
Paso makes connections with the T. &
p. and A., I. & S. f. For information
regarding freight and passenger business
apply to A. y. GRE1G,
G. F. 4 P. A., Ell Paso, Tex.
II. ALEXANDER,
Ast'> G. f. & p. A., Ell Paso, Tex.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21
CROPS IN GOOD CONDITION.
The weather Favorable for Growth
and for Harvesting.
Tuesday. June 20, 1893.

Tuesday June 20, 1899.
The United States Department of Agri-
culture Climate and Crop Bulletin of the
Weather Bureau. Virginia section, for the
week ending Monday June 18th, is as fol-
lows:
Abundant and well-distributed rains Oc-
CURED over the State early In the week,
followed By warm, growing weather Tor
several days, which, In turn, was tol-
lowed by cooler, dry weather. making d
line season for harvesting.
Conditions being thus favorable, the
crops immediately responded. and CORE
spondents generally report excellent
growth, especially of corn. Harvesting
Df wheat has been prosecuted vigorously
hnd on this account, as well perhaps as
excessive rains In some localities, other
classes of field work have fallen some
what behind. ana crops are becoming
grassy Considerable haying has been
done. and pastures are Improving.
Winter-wheat harvest Is under way In
all sections of the state except the VAL
ley counties, where IL Is ripcning fast.
and will be ready 10 cut the coming
week. Many farmers in the Southside
counties have about finished thus work.
Generally the crop Is q light one, but Inc
heads seem 10 be well flied in the MAN,
and the grain OF good quality.
Winter oats are beginning 10 head. Inc
CROP Is very thin. short in straw, ana
ught, and some correspondents report IL
to be ii failure in their localities.
Spring oats were benefited by the IA
vora0le weather of the week. and an i'm
proVement is reported. This crop, now
ever. is also light, except possibly IN the
Valley division, where its condition is
fair.
corn made rapid progress throughout
the week. Laying by" is becoming gene
raj. Damage from cut worms still con-
unucs, though not so extensively as mere
toforc.
Tobacco is reported starting off we'll
Good seasons" obtain and considerable
rcplanting was done. The STANDS are
mostly good. Cut and wire worms are de-
structive locally.
Potatoes QrisD are doing quite well in
All sections Shipping IS in progress from
the Tidcwater section. Sweet potatoes
have improved on the Eastern Shore"
Truck crops are making satisfactory
advance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-21

welcome 10 81. LOuis-Order More
Than Merely Convivial.

81. LOUIS, MO, June 2O.-The thirty
first session of the Grand Lodge Of the
Benevolent order Of Elks began here to-
day. The exercises were held at the
Olympic Theatre.
Louis Z. Aloe chairman Of the local
Executive Committee. made the address
OF welcome, and was followed by Mayor
Henry Ziegenhcln. John Calvin. of Gin
cinnati. the Grand Exalted Ruler, re-
sponded. He said many people thought
the Order of Elks was merely a cOnVivial
organization. with no serious purposes or
objects This. he said, was great mis-
take. The groundwork and foundation
OF the order. he concluded. is the Golden
Rule OF life, DO unto others as you
would they should do unto you
After addresses on "A Sketch OF the
Past" by Meade ID. Detwiler, Past-Grand
Exalted Ruler. and "A Glimpse Into tho
future" by Howard McSherry, of tho
New Brunswick N. j. Lodge. the meet
Ing dissolved, and the Grand Lodge went
into secret session for the transaction of
Business.
Tho first thing taken up in secret ses-
6tBn was the annual report of Grand-Sec-
fstary Reynolds. This showed a total
membership of 5000 divided among SIG
lodges. During the past year, seventy
six new lodges. with Il membership of
1000 have been added TO the roll.