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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12
SANTA FEE SUMMER.

Were Santa Fe located in sight of st.
Louis or Chicago, with it's present ele-
walton, residents of such place would
behold a city more than a mile and a
quarter skyward, above the hot, mala-
rial, moisture-soaked earth, in a purer
atmosphere, which all would seek.
Should they behold the city where she
is they would find a still cooler and
purer atmosphere, where there is little
moisture, a porous soil to drain away
the rain that comes, and a precipitous
descent for escape Of the snow-fed
streams and gorges in sight of the city.
The records show that no other city
in the same latitude possesses SO cool a
summer temperature as Santa Fe,
where the average IL 81 degrees and the
change between night and day temper
allure too slight to be detrimental to
health. Thanks to elevation, to wooded
mountains far southwark, and shelter
from the hot winds of Arizona that are
warded off Ivy the rising series Of noun
tain ranges between Santa Fe and the
sandy, lower levels of desert, this city
Is the coolest south Of the upper lake
region. 1t is far cooler than Denver, has
thermometer readings about as low as
San Diego, and is free from the humid
heat. of the coast.
THE WINTER SEASON.
One who has not seen the lay Of the
land might think that IN elevated place
having so delightful a summer climate
would have a severe winter. Yet this Is
not true. The winter temperatur Is not
so low as in the lower Ohio valley, and
Is free from moisture, there being less
of cloudy weather in winter than In
summer. To the north, the great noun
tains Of Colorado receive the greatest
snowfall, and break the force of north
ern winds; other mountains closer stand
guard to shelter the Santa Fe valley,
which lies at their feet. To~the east a
range keeps out the cold northers as
they rush southwark to Texas. West
ward also, nature has interposed bar
riers to shield New Mexico from gales,
and when a wind finds its way up the
winding Rio Grande, Santa Fe receives
but the feather edge Of the blow.
NEW MEXICO SANITARIUMS.
Sunny, bright days mark the winter
season, which, until Christmas at least.
is quite as delightful as the glorious
summer, though crisp and cool. Even
the spring months in Santa Fe cannot
be equaled for mi1dness in any eastern
state. While hundreds Of tourists visit
the city in summer and make a more or
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12
The

In less than three weeks the taking
of the census will commence. OF course,
every city and town in New Mexico de-
sires to make as good a showing in pop
ulation as possible. The census taking
must be completed in the two weeks
from June l to June Is. Many people in
the territory will not be at home during
that time, and they should make ar
rangements that their names are given
to the census enumerator, so that a full
count of the population of the territory
will be had. The census figures should
be such as to convince congress and the
country that New Mexico is not the
least among the commemorative Of the
union, and that i. is entitled to state
hood by the mere fact of it's population
and wealth.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12
The Army Canteen

The opposition to the army canteen
is so widespread hat it is worth while
to find out what an army canteen really
is. BY the discussion it has caused
many people imagine it to be a sort of
hobgoblin that makes it it's special
business to ruin the soldiers of the
United States. But the army canteen
or post exchange, as it is legally known,
is an application of the principles of CO.
operation to the little world of an army
post. The soldier desires to buy many
articles which are not included in his
rations or his clothing supplies. He al
so has the natural human desire to
meet his comrades for social intercourse
and amusement. These wants the post
exchange supplies. 1t is the soldiers
general store, restaurant, reading room
and club. 1t sells him articles of food
and clothing, writing materials and
personal necessities at prices lower
than he would pay the civilian dealers.
where the principal periodicals are
kept on file, and often with a library.
1t sometimes contains a billiard table
and general appliances for checkers,
chess and other table games. 1t sells
him tea, coffee and other non-alcoholic
beverages, and cooked food, and pro-
vides a clean and decent place in which
he al eat. 1t sometimes, but not al
ways, sells the soldier beer and light
wines in very moderate and strictly
limited quantities. But whether it sells
beer or not is within the discretion Of
the officer commanding the post. He
generally only authorizes such sale
whenever he is satisfied that giving to
the troops the opportunity of obtain
ing such beverage within the post linn
its will prevent them from resorting to
strong drink at places without such
limits, and tend to promote temperance
and discipline among them. No beer
dare be sold IN Sunday, moi to a man
under the influence Of liquor, nor in
quantity large enough to enable a mar
to get drunk. 1t must be consumed on
tiIC pIcIIllSeS, dLu tTedllHB IL HOt per-
mitted. Gambling in any name is
prohibited, and noisy or disorderly con-
duct is not allowed. All the profits of
the canteen are devoted to the improve
ment of its accommodations and facili-
ties, or to the betterment of the mems
mess, or to payment of bands and pub
lie amusements. The canteen is really
an institution intended to promote tenn
perance, and to improve the associa-
tions of soldiers. That 1t does promote
temperance is the verdict of nearly ev-
cry civilian and official observer of its
workings. At every garrison the estab-
lishment of the canteen has been fol-
lowed by a marked decrease of the av-
erage number Of men under punish
nent. especially after pay day. It's
opponents are lot only prohibitionists,
but every saloon-keeper anywhere near
a military post. Not often do liquor
dealers and prohibitionists agree to OPP
pose the same thing, but, strange as 1t
may seem, they do in this instance.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12
Congressman Stephens h

Congressman Stephens has writ
ten a letter to his constituents, in
Ing the international dam bill, and that
its chances of success are so bright,
that he cannot leave Washington to
electioneer for his denomination, and
asks that his friends should do that for
him. This shows that the nefarious
Stephens bill is moi dead yet, by any
means, and that the convention at AL
%buquerque next week will probably be
held just in the nick of time to protest
against the proposed outrage against
New Mexico and it's people.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12

Lord Salisbury made an ill-timed
speech before the Primrose league this
week. He not only acknowledged that
Great Britain has no friends, but he
went out of his way to arouse the old
enmity that Ireland has against Eng
land. Men in the position of Lord
Salisbury should carefully weigh their
public utterances, for they may be of
national as we'll as International conse-
quence. Lord Salisbury may have ex-
pressed his convictions, but there are
times when convictions dare not be ut
tered. If the political fate of Lord Sails
bury alone were at stake, it would not
make so much difference, but the fact
that the welfare Of a nation may depend
upon a single utterance Of his makes
his lack Of tact a serious matter.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12
WESTERN LEGISLATION.
A Number of Bills Affecting the Great West
introduced In Congress.

4AVAOuuCOu Ah NOhS1Oocs Il
Representative Jones of Washington
has introduced a bill providing that
new forest reserves shall not be created
or additions to existing reserves made
except by act of congress.
Representative King of Utah intro
duced a bill in the house for the benefit
of mining prospectors in the western
states. 1t provides that assessment
work in excess of 500, which may be
lone upon any claim may be credited
upon adjoining claims in the same
group. Heretofore under present laws
assessment has been required upon
each claim.
An amendment to the sundry civil
appropriation bill, providing that per-
son actually residing in or near any
forest reservation may, without charge,
under the rules and regulations to be
prescribed by the secretary of the in
terror, remove from such reservation
dead and down timber for their own
use as firewood, for the improvement of
their houses, mining claims and farms,
was reported favorably to the senate.
Senator Warren's bill for the.relief of
persons who made the first payment for
desert lands under the act of March 8
1876, but who We're unable to perfect en-
try thereof, has been reported favor
ably to the senate. The bill provides
that any person who was unable for
any cause other than his own unlawful
act, to make final entry of such lands,
shall be refunded such first payment by
the secretary of the interior.
The house committee on public lands
reported favorably Representative
Mondelrs bill amending United States
statutes relative to place of making af-
idavits and proofs for land entries. 1t
provides that hereafter all affidavits
and proofs and oaths of any kind re-
quired to be made by entrymen under
the homestead, presumption, timber cul-
ture, desert land and timber and stone
acts nay be made before any officer
authorized to administer the same at
any place in the land district in which
the lands are situated.
Representative Bell Of Colorado, with
the aid of other members of the public
lands committee, will make an effort to
pass the Navajo reservation bill over
the presidents veto. Mr.. Bell says that
the president has been misinformed
about the facts in the case. The Indians
on the reservation favor opening it for
mining purposes, as under the provi-
sions of the bill they would receive a
royalty upon the product of the mines.
Agency employees, Mr.. Bell states, are
at the bottom of the trouble, and it Is
asserted they are opposing the opening
of the reserve so that they may have
an opportunity themselves of working
some of the mining prospects. While a
vigorous effort will be made to over
come the veto, it is thought it will not
meet with success. W.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12
DEMOCRATIC EXTRAYAGANCE,
The Cost Of the Albuquerque City Govern.
ment Last Year Was $4,000 and
Mighty Little to Show For It.
Albuquerque Citizen.)

Albuquerque CltlZen.)
Under Democratic rule this territory
and this city yere plunged deeply in
debt. The whole work of the Republic
an party the past three years has been
to provide against bankruptcy caused
by reckless Democratic extravaganza.
That the Republicans have faithfully
carried this burden and disposed Of it
in a satisfactory manner Is clearly
shown by the fact that the credit of the
territory has been put upon such a
sound basis that the Democratic debt
was funded at 4 per cent interest.
Last year the receipts Of this city
were over $4,000, and only one bond Of
$500 was paid. The receipts were the
largest in the history Of the city, and
were caused by the diligence of the Re-
publican marshal, and the operations of
the Duncan revenue law. forcing delin-
quent taxpayers to settle up, and by
Republican prosperity. The year before
the city received $41, 1 DOG, and paid
5000 of the bonded debt of this city.
The Republicans were in control then.
The year before. 1898, the Republicans
We're in power in this city, and the re-
ceipts were $4O,O ss. SO. That year 81, 600
of the bonded debt was paid. fft
During the past veal the receipts
were about $4,000 over the previous
year, and with the interest expense
greatly reduced, yet only $500 of the
bonded debt was paid.
At the first meeting of the new conn
Gil last month a new Office was created
for one of the Democratic politicians
who wished to take a vacation and rest,
and the expense of the city was thereby
increased 1000 a.year.
The city council should pay off sever
al thousand dollars of the bonded debt
this year, but the chances are that It
will not be done.
Invitations and programs for COM
mencement exercises at the New Mex
lean Printing Company's Office. Sam
pies upon application.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12
The Democratic party in Colora

The Democratic party in Colorado is
In poor shape for the November cam
paign. It's leaders are at loggerheads
with each other, and the party is di-
vided into several factions, which are
fighting each other harder than they
are fighting the Republicans. Republic
an leaders at Washington have con
coded Colorado to the Democrats, but
they may be surprised when the cleo
ton returns are compiled in November.
1t was not so long ago that Colorado
was a Republican stronghold, and it
will not be long until 1t will return to
Its former allegiance.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12
Not 10 be Hoodwinked.

New Mexico people must not be mis-
led by the present apparent apathy of
the Ell Paso newspapers toward the
Stephens bill. They have been given to
understand that their advocacy of the
bill cannot bring it any votes in con
gress, and will only help to arouse the
people of New Mexico to a protest. But
while the Ell Paso papers are silent, an
active propaganda is being pushed all
over the country in favor of the inter-
national dam project, and it is this
propaganda with which the interna-
tional dam spectators hope to arouse
such strong sentiment that the mem
bers of congress will be persuaded TO
vote for the bill. The Ell Paso papers at
present are loud in their expressions OF
friendship and love for New Mexico.
They say: I'VE will build the intarna-
tional Ian first, not because 1t will be
for the benefit of any one in Ell Paso,
oh dear. no! no! no! but because it set
ties this vexed international dispute.
Then we will turn about and help build
the Elephant Butte dam But they
never mention the clause in the Ste
phens bill which provides for fine and
Imprisonment for any one who, if the
bill becomes a law, would attempt to
build the Elephant Butte or any other
dam or reservoir or ditch along the Rio
Grande or any of its tributaries.
New Mexico cannot be hoodwinked in
that manner and it will make a protest
at Albuquerque next Wednesday that
will reverberate in the halls of congress
and will expose the utter selfishness
and iniquity that are at the bottom of
the international dam scheme.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12
SUPERB CLIMATE
Santa Fe Has Fine Summers and
Moderate Winters with Equable
Temperature
NEARLY ALWAYS PLEASANT
The Salubrious Atmosphere Of the Terri.
tory and Reasons Why the Climate Is
Healthful and the Country Chosen
for Sanitariums.

A knowledge Of the contour Of New
Mexico in relation to the surrounding
country is necessary to clearly under
stand the u of its climatic advant-
ages, hat are not possessed by any
other part of the United States. A
study of the Rocky mountain region re-
veals the fact that the great chain
from the far north is broken in its con-
tinuity as it leaves Colorado. In New
Mexico there are smaller ranges with
here and there lofty peaks with limb
sred slopes and barren crowns to re-
iieve the clouds Of moisture. From
them incline fertile valleys and grassy
upland plains to the gulf region until
when the southern border Is reached,
there are no mountains between New
Mexico and the southern water. Three
fourths of this territory has an altitude
Of 5000 feet. At the southern border
the valleys have dropped to from 5000
to 1000 feet, while the Santa Fe valley,
at the capital city, has IN altitude Of
6,967 feet at the plaza.
A country Of such varied attitudes
must have some variety in climate, but
the variation is In degrees Of tempera-
ture mainly. for in general the climate
Of New Mexico is dry and salubrious.
The rainfall is principally confined to
showers in the summer, with little rain
or snow in the winter, except in the
northern part Of the territory.
Near the extreme southern line, in
the Sacramento mountains, q lofty
peak is the first considerable elevation
met with, as the moisture-laden gulf
clouds drift to the northwest, and this
precipiiates rain to greater extent than
any other mountain. the rainfall there
having in exceptional seasons been es-
timated at 48 inches. But over the ter
ritory the normal precipitation ranges
from s to IS inches, according to eleva-
ton.
COMPARATIVE TEMPERATURE.
The southern valleys are, Of course,
the warmest portions of New Mexico In
the summer, but the hottest are pleas
anter in midsummer than the east. be-
cause the air is dry. rapidly absorbs the
dampness of the skin and has a cooling
effect. The weather Is never oppressive,
the nights are always cool enough to
sleep under cover and generally under
a blanket.
Santa Fe, being up out of the great
valley Of the territory, IL especially
blessed as to summer temperature. The
highest record by the thermometer in
this city in twenty-six years was 90 de-
grees In 1873, an extreme rarely ap-
preached. In the last ten years 81 was
the highest absolute temperature. It
should be borne in mind that in a dry
climate the record Of the metallic Their
mometer does not indicate the real tenn
p%erature felt by a human body. which
Is cooled by the drying effect Of the air.
1t has been demonstrated that a tenn
perature Of 80 at Santa Fe is not more
oppressive and heating than u at st.
Louis, or at any place with q humid cli-
mate.
The following table was made up
from reports Of the climate and crop
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12

Not every man whose name is Atkin-
son is an anti-expansionist. Fred w.
Atkinson, who comes from Grandmoth-
err Hoar's state of Massachusetts,, has
been appointed superintendent of pub
lie instruction for the Philippine is
lands. Fred Atkinson is evidently a bet
ter man than Ed Atkinson, despite the
similarity of the names, and he does a
great deal to re-establish the reputa-
tion of the family.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12
Senator Hanna has announce

Senator Hanna has announced that
the selection of the candidate for vice
be left to the convention at Phlladel-
phia. The president has weightier mat
ters to attend to than to capture the
vice presidency for some man or other.
publican convention are equal to that
task. and will make a selection which
aSll be as satisfactory to him as 1t will
be to the people Of the United States.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12

Thomas R. Patterson, Of Denver,
convention at Sioux Falls, with pack
and baggage, into the Bryan camp. If
only Colonel Bryan could be elected,
hen Mr.. Patterson would come in for
something real nice, such IS an ap-
pointment as ambassador to the Beers,
or collector of revenue at the port Of
Denver, but there is the off"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12

This table shows that in the year 1897
only Ell Paso had more sunshine than
Santa Fe, but that Texas city has much
hotter m and almost as great
an extreme Of cold, with an excessive
amount of wind in the winter.
The government records do not show
that any place in the United States ex-
cells Santa Fe in sunshine, year in and
year out, the average number of hours
of sunshine daily in a period of five
years being seven hours and forty-five
minutes, which is just about right for
variety, comfort and health.
A favorable point in comparison with
the east is that the most sunshine here
is in the fall and winter, November
leading, while in the east the sun Is
more in evidence in the summer months,
when it is sometimes neither wanted
nor needed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12

A great deal of sensational testimony
in the Goebel murder case has been
brought out in the Kentucky courts,
There is but one trouble about it, that
nobody, not even the grand jury that
found the indictments. believes any OF
it. Justice in Kentucky these days is
either blind or drunk.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12

A Missouri Democratic congressman
franks his laundry home to be washed,
and has it returned to Washington free
of charge, all under the government
stamp. That fellow is saving at both
ends. He believes that the perquisites
of offices belong to him who hold Of
fees. This is good Democratic doctrine,
as the history of Democratic officials
in New Mexico amply shows.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12

Senator Jones, chairman of the Dem
ocratic national committee, has his bu-
of fabrication fully organized, and
is running it to its fullest capacity, es-
imperialism line.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12

The Sioux City Pop. convention has
nominated Bryan for president and
Towne for vice president, and now
nothing remains but for the Kansas
City Democratic convention to indorse
this ticket. Were this to happen, how
happy would the gold Democrats be.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12

To show that he is a plain man and
a horny-handed son of toll, Colonel
Bryan is now carrying his own valise
from railroad stations to depots and
vice versa. The more money a man has
the more he wants, even if he has to
carry his own valise.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12

Mark Twain cabled from London that
he is a candidate for the presidency. He
has not yet decided on what ticket to
run, but he is a candidate, neverthe-
less. And why not? Marks ambition is
an honorable one, and a good advertise
ment for his books.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12

The Hon. Bill Joel Stone, eX-govern-
of Missouri, and chairman of the eX-
national committee, is making a great
play for second place on the Democrat
ic ticket with Colonel Bryan. His
chances, however, seem to be slim.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12

WANTED-ChristIan man or woman to
qualify for permanent position of
trust in your home county; $3.50 yearly.
Inclose self-addressed stamped envel-
ope to r. S. Wallace, General Secre-
tary, care of the New Mexican.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12
SATURDAY,. MAY ~.

Lord Roberts is more liberal with the
cable at present. That is natural, for
he is raining one advantage after the
other over the Beers, and victorious
generals are generally more laxative
than those that are not successful.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12
ADVERTISING QATES.

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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12

Press dispatches indicate that "old
Bobs' is bobbing toward Pretoria at a
most gratifying rate to the English
government.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12

service of the weather bureau, and
gives a general idea Of the relative in
tensity Of heat as indicated by the me-
tallic thermometer:
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-12

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Samples cheerfully furnished.