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Mr.. Editor:-Taking the figures gi
ven out at Washington, there will be
available in 1908, ~thfrty-seven million
dollars for irrigation purposes. This
fund is to be according t o the law,
invested by the Secretary of the In
terror in feasible irrigation projects,
which will repay the amount to the
government in ten annual install
ments by the settlers. The same ar
ticle states in some cases the chief
aim of politicians has been not so
| much to develope irrigation as to
secure the expenditure of federal
funds in the sections they represent.
| Out of fourteen states mentioned
| where this large sum is to be exoend
| ed under the reclamation act, New
| Mexico comes last in The benefits to
be derived. The amount spent on the
| Hondo reservoir is comparatively a
small amount, and we are all pleased
to see it built, though the cost will
be about $50 per acre.
There is no politics in our irriga-
| ton schemes in New Mexico. Water
is what we want, and from a few
facts and figures 1 will attempt to
show where we have in the Pecos
Valley a feasible irrigation project,
in my estimation, far superior to the
Hondo. Where such an inexhaustible
supply of ~artesian water exists. and
has been fully demonstrated from
Roswell to Lakewood, about go miles
taking sixty sections in length and
six in width, makes $50 sections
/ where 1T is almost sure to be found
| The government should take up the
question of boring wells. Certainly it
is retaining arid lands as much as
| any reservoir
Here we have natural reservoirs,
| constructed and well equipped with
| fine water. What could be better? I
| will take a 1000 gallon well as a
basis to figure from, and a 1,200
| gallon we'll flows every "a hours 216,-
900 gallons, eight gallons to the cub
ic foot covers nearly i've acres one
foot deep every "a hours. In one year
it flows sufficient water to cover
1900 acres one foot deep, or 720 &C
res 2k feet deep, which is consider
ed a seasons irrigation. Taking a
reservoir of suitable capacity in con-
nection with one of these wells, a
1,200 gallon well would be good for
a section, but If you want to let
them flow only six months In the
year, then put one on avery 800 &C
res. AS I understand the average
cost of a well is about $4,000. that
is ten dollars per acre, but only i've
IL yOo ~ ooR
pose the government use SUFFICIENT
money to put water on 100 sections
from wells. Restrict every settler to
only 80 acres, and get eight families
on yer section. A man who can
not make a living on so acres is not
likely to do it on 160 acres.
One hundred wells on 100 sections,
or even 2oO wells on o sections in
the Valley, and eight families to the
section is o families well supplied
with fine water. A forty acre water
right under this proposition would
cost the settler four hundred dollars
Under the Hondo Reservoir a forty
acre water right will cost twelve hum
dred dollars.
If this proposition were under way
when we have SO nan people Io0hsI
ing over the valley. every % would
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Oil PROSPECTS,,

Lee A. Reynolds, of Denver, and
A. J. Campbell and H. G.. Cunning
ham, of Victor. Colo, who are inter
ested in the Roswell Oil Co., came
in last night, and it is expected that
there will be something doing soon.
The tools are all on the ground for
drilling, but the actual work was de-
iayed Ivy bad weather, mud and
snow. Drilling will commence In a
few days. The company a fitted
up Offices in the TannehiIi Block.
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Mr.. Hagerman may be right from
his standpoint of governor-elect in
saying that all races will look alike
to him in the administration OF his
ONCE. But Democrats will insist that
a white mans government is one Of
the first things we hope to see I'M
der statehood.
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All advertisements to insure inser-
tien in the same days issue of The
Record should be in the printers
hands before eleven o'clock in the
morning. Orders for taking out any
standing adj. should also be in the Of
flee by clever o'clock to prevent its
being run hat day.
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Come and see the beauty of our
REDWOOD Ceiling. Siding and Fin.
ash. For hard oiling nothing sur
passes them-KEMP LUMBER CO,
East Fourth st. 47tf
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The Mexicans undoubtedly hold
the balance OF power in New Mexico.
and an educational qualification re-
quiring voters to be able to read
English would make the Territory
Democratic.
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Senator Depew may be reminded
of another joke by the resolution in
troduced yesterday in the New York
legislature.
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not shake off the vision of phantom
ships lying in wait for his d%estruc-
ton.
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After all, Mcclellan, the man, was
elected mayor of New York. and the
city will have q Mcclellan admins
tration rather than a Tammany aid
m~inistration.
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The Republican papers of the ter
ritory are making a great noise ov-
er the fact that a bunch of Mexicans
at Socorro have announced their with
drawal from the Democratic party to
join the Republicans. This might
make some impression upon outsid-
ers who do not know hat Mexicans
change their politics according to the
changes of administration or the df-
rection of the boss in each commu-
nifty. People who have lived N
length of time in New Mexico know
that ii a Democratic president had
been elected in 1904, the next cleo
ton in New Mexico would go Demo
cratic.
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FOR SHERIFF.

1 hereby myself a cand1-
late for Sheriff of Chaves county,
New Mexico, subject to the action of
the Democratic primaries.
C. H. HALE.
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The advertising was probably worth
to his papers all it cost Billy Hearst
to run for mayor.
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The Springer Stockman suggests
that Fftzsimmons should have con-
suited DIR. Osler as to the age limit
before his last fight and taken chic
reform instead Of the licking.
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The world will be surprised to
learn at this late day that Rojest-
vensky really won a victory in the
battle of the sea of Japan.
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Now is the time to advertise, while
competition is asleep.
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Congress today resumes its debate
and after awhile it may do some
thing.
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WOULD SAVE MONEY

r. c. Nisbet Has a Plan That Would
Accomplish Much, If h Govern
ment Could Be Induced to Try tn.
Project.
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Hon. Herbert J.. Hagerman's evil
dent purpose of being governor in the
interest of New Mexico and not In
the interest of any party or faction
whatsoever has created a favorable
impression throughout the territory.
In fact the governor,elect has, by
both his conduct and his language
since his appointment. aroused an
ticipations of a wise conduct of the
territorial affairs during his admins
tration.-Socorro Chieftain.
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The Spanish speaking citizens Of
New Mexico who also understand En-
glish and are qualifed as intelligent
and patriotic citizens are certainly en-
titled to all the rights and privileges
OF other citizens-but It would be bet
ter even for the Mexicans themselves
to have a law requiring an education
al qualification for voting and hold
I'M ofices OF trust.
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4 GOOD
SCHEME


RECLAMATION OF ARID LANDS
BY BORING WELLS.
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In going through a pile of New
Mexico papers we admit that a De
mocratic editor often feels lonesome
and discouraged. but when the Ter
ritory becomes a state and Demo
Gratis have a fair show to make them
selves heard there will be lots more
Democratic papers.
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THE RECORD Is THE OFFICIAL
PAPER OF THE COUNTY OF
cHAvES AND THE CITY OF
4sRoSWELL.
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Members Of City Council.-Frank
E.. Brooks, M. D. Burns. J. P. Church.
Clarence Ullery, Sylvester P. John
son., J. w. Kinsinger, w. w. Ogle,
\. l.. Whiteman, Geo. L. WHY'S.
Fire Experimentation T. Kelly,
Chief; Chas. Whiteman, Secretary;
E. J. Glover, Engineer.
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CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Cor. Fourth
and Richardson aye.-Rev. G.. C..
Hill. Minister.
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A.. o. U. W.-Meets LIST and Bird nod
nesday nights in Sparks Hail.
DR.. w. C. Buckley, NJ. w: w. T.
Davis, Financier.
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County Commissioners
First Dist, w. M. Atkinson.
Second Dist, Thos. D. White.
Third Dist, N. J.. Fritz.
County Physician. E. H. Skipwith
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BAPTIST CHURCH.-Cor. 4th and
Penn. ve.-Re H. F. Vermillion,
Pastor.
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METHODIST CHURCH, SOUTH
Corner Second and Pennsylvania.
Rev. S.. r. Twitty, Pastor.
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Nj. e.. CHURCH.-Holds services in
Odd Fellows Hall. first stairway
south of Grand Central Hotel
Rev. William Reace, Pastor.
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Carnegie Library Trustees.
J. J.. Hagerman, A. M. Robertson,
e. A. Cahoon. Col J. W. Wilson.
Mark Howell.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-09
Trainmen Win
 Over Government

The Mexican government has prsc. tically surrendered to the trainmen of the Sonora railroad. Jesse NJ. Reitz, the engineer held in prison for murder because by accident his train ran down deaf Ysqui Indian has been released from custody. Last Saturday afternoon word was sent to Nogales Sonora of the release of Reitz and a few minutes later the strike was declared of.
 As nearly as could be learned Reitz was released from jail, but the charge against him va. not dismissed. The engineer was released upon his own recognizsnce. This was practically for what the Sonora railroad strike was organized. Reitz had been held under $50OO bonds and was kept in jail because he.could not raise that sum. The trainmen insisted on his liberty and have gained their point.
 Today all of the trains on the Sonora line are running on schedule time.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-09
An Arizona Girl
 Heir to Fortune

Lucille Swigert, IT years old, who has resided in Globe for the past year and a half, has a fortune of S3O0, 900 awaiting her at South Bend. Indiana. The Pueblo Chieftsin of Tuesday says regarding her:
 "Lucile Swigert, pretty IT -year-old Pueblo girl, who is now visiting in Arizona, and who has never known either of her parents, has fallen heir to an estate in South Bend, Indiana, valued at $3OO,OOO.
 "The girl was born in Canyon City, where the mother died, leaving the baby girl with her father. When the girl was less than two years old the father died of typhoid fever. A dis |. tant relative named Grafton, who cam e to Canyon City from New Mexico to attend the funeral, took the baby girl back to his home. The child remained with her adopted father until few years ago, when she found herself without home on his death, and she then came to Pueblo to make her home with his brother, George Graf. ton, who until a few months ago re- sided on East Abriendo avenue, and who recently moved to Victor. About a year ago the South Bend estate fell to the deceased father of tho girl or his issue.
 "On account ofso little being knowr of the early history of the girl, it wa
 necessary to establish her identit. during the first three years of her life
 which was the task assigned to Judg
 GaIligan and which he has success
 fully accomplished"
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-09
Arizona's Friend in
 Old Vermont

BURLINGTON, VT., Nov. 25, '06. EDITOR TOMBSTONE PRosPEcToR: Dear Sir-The overwhelming vote against joint statehood ought to set tie that question for some years at least.
 Marriage can be happy and pros porous only when the union is by mu- tual consent. Having some business interests in your county, l wrote to one of the senators from Vermont on this subject, and am glad to cay that he favored a submission of the ques- ton to the people for solution They have now solved it.
 never have visited this vigorous territory, but from what can learn, Arizona has great future. I believe you will soon see still larger unfold- ing of your mining and agricultural interests.
 Arizona needs not only the protec- tion of the United States, but the fos tering care of the government, di- rected toward it's development upon a permanent basis of the varied and useful industries and resources of the rrtory. The United States needs Arizona, whether to help equip q reg iment of rough riders to fight for lib. erty and humanity, or to invite the best thought of it's loyal people in the solution of questions which affect the entire nation Though not yet a state, Arizona is an integral part of this great republic, and it should share in that larger prosperity which blesses the whole country, and bears its just part of the responsibilities which at tend the maintenance of our free in- stitutions. The people of this terri tory are already experiencing this prosperity and are already discharging these responsibilities.
 have read in your valuable paper. with increasing interest, the sure evil dences of Arizons's coming greatness, and when that time comes this terri- tory will then become a great state, in and of itself. Very truly yours,
 HAMILTON $. PECK.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-09
From Tuesdays Daily.

Joe Schaffer, a wellknown Dos 1 Cabezas cattleman, was in the city yesterday. He reports cattle in the northern part of the county in good condition and that the recent rains will materially help the ranges Wood Walker, jus tice Of the peace at Teviston, was in the city yesterday on court business. Del Lewis is in the county seat on a visit to his many friends. $ A Scales, a pa 'nter, who met with serious internal injuries from falling from 3-story building at Bisbee, died at the county hospital this morn- ing. Deceased was AS years old E E Ellin wood, the Bisbee attorney, is in the city on court matters. WD Kinsey o' Bisbee is visitor in the city on matters before the court.
 The high price of silver is causing a serious inconvenience to business in terests throughout Mexico, and more especially near the border. With the fine ounce of silver at 70 cents the Mexican peso is worth fraction less than B cents as bullion, a sufficient premium to make its export and sale profitable. Mexican pesos are rapidly disappearing.
 The preliminary hearing of H. V. Fisher at Benson on charge of killing Jack Mccullough was postponed until Monday. Meanwhile the defendant is under s2,OOO bond.
 The rain that has visited this section is welcomed by the cattlemen, The ranges needed rain and it arrived in ime to insur good feed.
 Henry Gray, who several years ago was superintendent of he T c M com panies properties, Ys.ssed through Fairbank yesterday)s his way from Ei Paso to Patagonia, where he is in terested in some promising mining properties.
 Col Wm Herring and daughter, Mrs Thos Sorin, came up from Tue son this morning on court busi- ness.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-09
Arizona's Gift is
 Pronounced Legal

That the donation of sl, 800 made by the territorial legislature to the Arizona Historical Society, which had its headquarters in this city, was legal, has been established by the supreme court, which yesterday issued a per emptory writ to the territorial aud- itor commanding him to pay to the Society $l, l,500. This sum was given by the legislature to the Society to aid in the work of collecting valuable data regarding the early pioneers and the early history oi the territory. The payment of the money had been held up by the territorial anditor on the ground that the gift was not legally made.-Tucson Citizen.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-09
Arizona Convicts
 Given a Treat

An unusually good dinner was serv- ed to the prisoners at the territorial pr,son in honor of Thanksgiving. The Yuma Sun says although turkey and mince pie did not grace the menu, roast beef, corned beef and cabbage, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie, meant quite AS much to the con- victs. Every year friends of the prisoners may send cakes or other delicacies at Thanksgiving and Christmas times, and many chari' table persons take advantage of the holiday season to contribute what they can toward making the holiday season e pleasant as possible for the compulsory residents on "the hill."
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-09

testimony discredited. Attorney
 Kibbey maintained that the testi-
 mony could be considered. The argument waxed warm and citations were offered which the court consider ed. This afternoon the court admit ted the testimony of Buster only insofar as the same is corroborated by other testimony.
 Buster related his connection with the affair giving in effect the same story as heretofore printed charg- ing that he was to be paid for his psrjured testimony and that he had been influenced to do so. Buster was subjected by . severe cross exsmina. tion by Attorney English. Other witnesses are to be called by the prosecution including Campbell. The case is being strongly contested on both sides.
 LATER-Williams was ordered held under the charge preferred of suborna- tion of perjury and placed under 5000 bond to await the action of the grand jury.
 It is probable special grand jury will be summoned to consider the case and may be called for the 17th, the official date not yet being fixed.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-09
Tombstone Pioneer
 Called to the Beyond

Death has again invaded the deci- mated ranks of the Tombstone pio- neers, taking from among US James York, who was summoned hence at an early hour Sunday morning.
 Deceased had been in en:eebled health for the past twelve months, but with that determination which characterizes the Celtic race, stub bornly refused to yield to the wiles of the relentless destroyer. A devoted wife constantly stood guard, and by careful nursing and words of cheer succeeded in prolongiog the inevit- able until about . week ago when he was confined to his bed, his disolu. ticn following.
 Deceased came to oTombstonein in 1880 remaining here since then, his yoca' tiou being that of miner. He leaves a host of friends who tender condo lence to the bereaved wife. Interment took place this afternoon services being held from the Catholi' 1 church, a large concourse of friend
 following the remains to the Cit.
 Cemetery.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-09
Shooting in Tombstone
 Saturday Evening


Barney Gais was shot and seriously wounded Saturday evening by Joe Musso. Both principals are Italians being recent arrivals from Gleeson. It appears both became involved in a quarrel over charges of a slanderous nature which the wounded man claim ed was made by his assailant. The latter protested a denial and words led to the tragedy, Gais being shot directly under the lett eye, the bullet being still lodged in the head Musso gave himself up and is in the county jail, while Gais is in the hospital and may die. The preliminary hearing of Musso is set for ' p. m. tomorrow be fore Judge Daniel Mcfarland.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-09
The RevoIutionists
 Were Not Shot

An Fl Psso dispatch to the Los Times, few days ago, stated that it was shown at the trial of the Mexican revolutionists there that four of the men deported from Tucson were killed within four hours after they had crossed the Mexican line and had been given to the Mexican authorities. This report was widely copied and commented upon. and to show it's falsity, Inspector George Webb wrote to the American consul late at Hermosillo for the facts, re- ceiving the following:
 "Dear Sir-Your favor of the 18th, with enclosed clipping to hand. In reply to the same I will say there ia no truth in that publication, as all ths Mexicans that were returned to thii state are alive and we'll; none of then have been executed. They arc beini tried at the present time and are al here in the penitentiary.
 "It is too bad that such article
 should be published when there is D.
 truth in them.
 "Shall be pleased to get any infor
 nation for you ct any time. Your
 truly, LOUIS HosTKrrER, | "Consul."
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-09
Many Convicts in
 Territorial Prison

There are 365 convicts in the terri toris! penitentiary at present, which exceeds in number any year since the prison has been in Yuma. Superin- tendent Millay states that in spite of the large number. the guards are giv- en comparatively no trouble by the prisoners. From eighteen to twenty guards are employed to preserve order As is generally known, all the work done within the walls is done by the prisoners, and many trades are sue cessfully carried. It has been found unprofitable by the territory to carr! on any regular industry, as is 90 oftei done in other states.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-09
wEpSEsDAY, DECEMBER 3.


 In the district court today the cases arising out of the Buster perjury case against 8 K Williams, Wm Campbell and John Campbell were being heard The charges against John and Wm Campbell were dismissed and the bondsmen exhonorated. Attorney Walter Kibbey was entered as special counsel in the prosecution against sK Williams, while A R English ap' uesred for the defence. At the out set . request by the defense to invoke the rule of excluding oil witnesses and court attendants. wss slloved, and tnt court cleared, while the witnesses or either side were admonished to refrain from discussing the case among them selvss. The fst legal clash eocusre' when the prosecution called Q Bustsr e . witness. Attorney Eng fish objected to the int'oducsaon Q Buster's testimony on the ground tns
 he WIS convicted of perjury and h'
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-09
To Improve Big
 Arizona Producer

As result of the recent visit ol Senator w. A. Clark to the United Verde mines in Jerome, in which he Is the principal stockholder, almost sl 100000 is to be expended in the improvement of the mine. the sd' dition of new machinery to the smelt- CT ard the improvement of the termi- nal facilities of the United Verde & Pacific railroad.
 The heaviest undertaking upon which work is to be inaugursted as soon as men can be secured. however, is the running of tunnel 1000 feet in length to tap the 1000 foot depth, or about 100 feet below the bottom of the deepest workings in the property at present.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-09
Prisoners Are
 Taken to Yuma

Sheriff Hunt and Deputy Bennett returned today from Yuma having taken three prisoners, who were sen tenced to serve terms in the penIten- tiary at the present term of court The prisoners were R $ Varley sen- tenced to one year for the crime of forgery. Another was Bernardino Farais, sentenced to one year for the crime of burglary. The third prison. CT was Alejandro Chavez, who plead guilty to a charge of assault with deadly weapon, which crime was committed on a fellow countryman in Bisbee.