The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1906-07-28
MAN WHO
DOES. THINGS"
Our DELEGLTE TO CONGRESS-
Informal Reception Sincere We'll
COme-Telling Talk-COn-
gressiOnal Work.
Fanta Fe New Mexican of July

kanta Fe New Mexican OF July ]
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Delegate to Congress W. H.
Andrews has every reason to be
gratified at the hearty reception
given him by the representa-
tive people of Santa Fe upon his
return from Washington, d. c.,
on Saturday after the busiest
aud most successful terms Con-
gfess to the credit of any of New
Mexico's representatives in his
tory thus far. All day long peo-
pie called npOn him to thank him
for this or that favor done or tOI
congratulate him upon this or
that task accomplished. Possibly,
most pleasing were the thanks
of the old veterans who have
been helped over the hard places
in life by pensions secured in
Opportme time for them by the
Delegate who never turned a
deaf ear to any request.
In the afternoon at 4 o'clock,
there was a more formal recep-
tion than the all-day affair which
had been in progress. Thirty or
more federal, territorial and
other officials aud men who are
leaders in party councils, called
upon the Delegate in a body.
The Perez band, which had
taken a conspicuous part in
Delegate Andrews whirlwind
campaign almost two years ago,
was stationed, first on the hotel
porch, then on the wide stairway
in the interior, and discOursed
spirited music.
In the delegation among others
were Governor Hagerman, Judge
McFie, Territorial Secretary j..
W. Reynolds, Attorney General
W. G. Reid, ex-Delegate I. b.
Catron, Superintendent Of Pub
lie Instruction Hiram Hadley,
Assistant Amado Chaves, Cap
tain of Mounted Police Fred
FOrnoff, Surveyor General Nor
gan o. Llewellyn, ex-Attorney
General George w. Prichard,
who acted as spokesm for the
delegation and on its behalf ex-
tended a cordial welcome tC
Delegate Andrews. Colonel
Priahard reviewed the promises
made during the campaign and
how every one has been kept BY
''the man who does things
even if he is not a great orator
Colonel Prichard evidently ex
pressed the sentiments of those
present for he was loudly ap
plauded.
DELEGATE ANDREWS RESPONSE.
Delegate w. Il. Andrews res
ponded very happily and wa
cheered to the echo. AlthOugl
he pleaded guilty to the indict
ment Of being q vote gette
rather than a big talker, yet h
demonstrated that when it come
to talking he could do so, ali
right to the point as well. H
told of the difficulties that cor
front the territorial delegate j
endeavoring to secure legisis
tion for his constituents. Il
quoted the late Senator Quay
the effect that the territorit
have no rights that the STATE
need respect. He gave as
point in case, the story Of Il
passage Of the 100000 apprO
iation for a federal building
Albuquerque. The skillful d
" plomats Of the House had car
fully closed every avenue
legislation for any addition
the appropriations for publ
buildings and even the> senate
ial friends Of Delegate Andre'
/ had given up hope Of being at
= to O,help him to secure q slice
the appropriation and advis
him to wait until next ter
The Delegate then related h
the almost insuperable diiiicl
ties were overcome and how
piece Of legislative nlaneuyeri
was rnffnrnd ali of yrhtnI, fha ~.