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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-06
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e. f. Ga'legos, of ColfaX and Union.
Juan Navarro, Of Taos and Mora.
L. Bradford Prince, of Rio Arriba
and San Juan.
Charles A. Spiess, of San Miguel.
M. G. Mechem, OF San Miguel, Quay
and Guadalupe.
Thomas B. Catron. of Santa Fe.
p. Hanley, of Bernalillo.
G. A. Baca, of Valencia and McKin.
ley.
Estevan aca, of Socorro and Sierra
DEMOCRATS.
James N. Upton, Of Grant. Luna
and Dona Ana. h
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-06
NEXT LEGISLATURE is
SAFELY REPUBLICAN

The New Mexican from the returns
received has compiled the following
list of candidates for both branches of
the legislature who Were elected on
Tuesday last. The personnel of the
members of the assembly shows that
it is overwhelmingly Republican in
both houses. It's members will be as
follows:
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-06
STEAMER GOES ASHORE
DURING SNOW STORM

Danzie, Prussia, Nov. 6.-The Ger
man coasting steamer, Arcglmedes
went ashore in a snow storm here yes
terday and ten, of the ships crew were
drowned. Three survivors from the
ship were taken from the wreck this
morning. -
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-06
ARIZONA DEMOCRATS CONCEDE
ELECTION Of RALPH CAMERON

platform was statehood, which secured
him many votes. The people of Ari-
zona realized that Republican Con-
gress would not give a Democratic
delegate statehood, thereby admitting
Democratic state, hence they voted
for Cameron. 1t was one of the most
spectacular political campaigns ever
waged in the territory. Z.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-06

Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 6--Late returns
from practically every county in Ari-
zona give Ralph G. Cameron, Republi-
can, lead of $500 votes over Marcus
"A, Smith, Democrat, for delegate to
the Sixty-frst Congress. The Demo
Gratis today concede Cameron's elec-
tion by small plurality. Cameron
made strenuous campaign and his
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-06
FIRE DESTROYS BIG
UTAH SALT PLANT

Salt Lake, Nov. 6.-The plant OF the
Inland Crystal Salt company at Saltair
was completely destroyed by fire last
night with loss OF $150,O00.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

sence and forget the glamour of wealth
she could blot out the years OF alb
and become an innocent child again,
ready to oonfide in the ones who loved
her so we'll
She stepped to the door and gave
a timid little knock. The old couple
hastened to open the door for visitors
were few and they thought It must
be some one asking for shelter or
something to eat on this cold Christ
mas eve. No one must suffer as long
as they had enough TO divide.
The bright light streamed over the
walk and rested on the form OF a wom-
an with outstretcbed arms. They rec
ognized voice and with Joy almost
to great for words they welcomed
home their only child.
The next day as the Christmas bells
pealed out three hearts were light
and happy and the salutation of Merry
Christmas was no longer mockery.
/. b. II.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
ARlMlnrA.s RETURN,

In little home-like cottage dwelt
family of three. which consisted Of
a little girl by the name of Ariminta
and her parents.
The parents cared not for society
and associated with only q few init
mate friends. They were kind, indul-
gent people and idolized the little
daughter. who grew up to be clever.
beautiful and accomplished girl. She
was cheerful and high minded. but ~
she grew older cultivated . head
strong. envious. selfish disposition. She
envied the beautiful. rich clothes OF
others and their magnifcently furnish
ed homes, and grew tired of the sim.
pie tastes and quiet habits of her par
ents. She became more and more dis.
satisfied always desiring to be sur.
rounded by gay company. The fond
parents who had nursed her 80 ten
derly in childhood and had watched
her grow from girlhood to womanhood
could not understand why she WAS dis
satisfied. They grew more distant
and further apart each day.
Ariminta was only a willful, deter
mined girl who had never been de
MED anything. They had been toe
willing to crafty every wish. At hel
request she was sent east to visit 9
rich aunt and attend school a year ol
two. Perhaps the change and the min
| Cling with different people would teacl
her a lesson she could not learn q
home.
| When the two years were up sh,
seemed to forget the parents who hat
toiled away In their modest little hom,
in the west awaiting anxiously he
return. Amid the gaiety and glsmou
OF her new life with its devotion I,
dress and display, the thoughts OF re
turning home grew distastefuL Mean
while the girls parents kept from he
their mIsfortunes. sickness, povert
and disappointments. They tried I
hide themselves from the world 70
they knew the loss of money meant tn
loss of friends. What q mockery eac
holiday had been to them. robbed 9
their only child who with all he
little faults. filled their home Wit
JOY and good cheer.
Il Each year they realized they wer
growing older. Mare feeble. yet to
proud to accept charity were It o
fered to them. and willing to sacrine
their happiness II only the absent on
was we'll. happy and contented.
, II was almost Christmas when the
: decided to send Ariminta = little me
/, sage. It was only few words blotte
with tears and written with tremblin
hands. Yet It breathed . tender. 10
ing message from true hearts thi
. loved her and could not forget
, was only . greeting with many soc
I wishes for = Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year. Would she cast
ssidsf She. the proud. beautiful .
OF her humble parentase and sstran
cisty GIRL that had become asAa4a
- iron thsp saeasb v svsA M
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
Dave Atterburv feels ,,., -.

Dave Atterbury feels that he
has been agreeably disappointed
In receiving over twice as much
from Colorado State bank, rs he
expected. and he will get about
IL per cent more. and maybe
then some. The final reckoning
is about sixty days distant yet.
The above from Friday mornings
democrat Is the first time Day has
told the truth In connection with the
bank affair. Day is right In saying
depositors were not expecting over
30 to 40 per cent on the dollar for
the very reason that the receiver
made showing and statements that
would not indicate over so cents and
The Democrat joined hands in ham.
mertng down the securities. The Dem
ocrat insisted not over 80 cents would
be paid and one depositor with over
$4,000 In the bank offered to sell for
50 cents on the dollar, while others
called at The Herald office and really
felt they were not In for over rs cents
on the dollar. But the plan to have
depositors rush In and sacrifice their
holdings was frustrated by MIR. Free
man and The Herald Mr.. Freeman
In card asked depositors not to sell
their accounts as the bank would pay
out and while the Democrat continued
to insit the bankers go to Jail. The
Herald made 1t plain that II given an
opportunity to do so they would see
every dollar was paid, and in face of
the receiver oposing every dollar for
dollar settlement presented by the
bankers and the advisory committee,
the settlement was accepted by Judge
HoIbrook.
Again the Democrat seems to be
posted regarding another dividend, and
as the receiver is closeted with Day
30 often. the morning sheet undoubted-
ly knows whereof 1t speaks However,
this dividend 1t to be only Z 1-2 per
cent. This means then, nearly $4,000 |
for the receiver and his attorneys In |
the face OF the signed statement that
1880 would pay the bill, which would |
mean about 81 cents on the dollar. The |
more The Democrat has to say about |
this bank matter and the more 1t |
praises the policy, the deeper It sinks |
into the mire.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
APPLE GROWING IN COLORADO

Apple growing is now one OF the
staple branches of fruit growing in
Colorado, and the Colorado Jonathan
is nearly as well known as the Rocky
Ford cantaloupe.
The following points in regard to
this Industry In Colorado will be OF
interest to the many people who are
thinking of investing In orchard lands:
The highest development In apple
growing has been attained In the
counties Of Fremont. GARFIELD. Mesa
Delta, and Montrose. The largest
areas Of orchard land yet to be de-
veloped are perhaps in the counties
Of Montross, Ia Plata, and Monte
ysus-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
Christmas Doinss
at the Churches

The pupils OF st. Columba's school
held their Christmas entertainment
Wednesday afternoon. A very credit
table program, which consisted Of
songs, recitations, and dialogues. war
given by the pupils. The closing evcnt
was beautiful Christmas tree. filled
with pretty gifts for thee hildren A
great many visitors were present.
The pupils OF the Shaull school on
the lower end OF the Florida Mesa
held a Christmas entertainment Wed
nesday evening In the school house
The room was beautifully decorated
In evergreens and Christmas bells
There was q fine Xmas tree. and 9
Santa Claus. to say nothing OF ths
excellent program. Miss Carrie Crait
is the teacher.
Wednesday evening the Free Methc
dist church had Christmas entertain
ment for the children Of the Sunda,
School. at the residences Of Mrs. A. A
Rust at 7 o'clock. The large room Il
which the exercises were held. va
semi-circular, cad arranged to repre-
sent the sky At Akght studded Wit
stars. The angels ~ they sppcare
Z to the shepherds were introduced Int
the scene by means Of pictures wit
charming effect. Real evergreen
broke the sky line In . thick heds
around the semtcircls. and anon
these miniature trees, dolls were pls'
ed-the dollies literally sits,ng in th
woods. The soft light OF candles an
electric lights, shaded With Chimes
lanterns added soft radiance to n
scene. After . splendid program B
the children. refrsshmsnts we're serve
followed By he distrieutisa u gifts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
The price OF orchard lands is vari.

i The price OF orchard lands 10 var
able and depends upon the location
character Of the soil. and the waite
supply. Choice. unimproved land
with good water. may still be ha,
for 500 an acre. Improved land Il
favorable locations ia usually higher
Apple orchards In full bearing arr
commonly considered to be worth II.
900 an acre: this price. however. q
often exceeded.
The average net returns from go0<
apple orchards. inteiligently managed
will range from 5000 to $500 an acre
Fifteen hundred dollars net returnl
have been received from . single
acre. and as large an orchard as forty
acres has brought the owner = net
income of $4,000 in a single season
While the horticulture of Colorado II
in its infancy. commercially datins
from 1880. enough has been done to
demonstrate that we will soon be in
the foremost rank, and there is NO
longer any question az to the stability
of the business.
Is there danger Of overproduction?
We do not think so-not Of first.
class fruit. The distance from mar
ket makes it imperative that fancy
fruit be produced; the interior grades
are usually marketed at a loss. But
the conditions of soil, climate. and
altitude are such that first class fruit
is easy to grow. If intelligence is used
One of the big advantages we have is
the fact that but few of the many or
chard diseases have appeared. Our
fruit growers have never used Bor.
deaux mixture, and most Of them do
not know what 1t Is. We believe tina,
this immunity will. for the most part
be permanent.
Our markets are world wide. as our
fruit is sent to all parts Of the United
States, from Boston to San Francisco,
to Mexico, and is being exported to
Europe.
People from the east fnd 1t diff.
cult to understand how 1t "a possible
for the Colorado fruit grower to re
alize a price of from one to two dol
lars bushel for apples. 1t is simply
due to size, color, freedom from blem
ishes, an attractive package. and hou-
est packing. The distance from mar
kets has forced our growers into com.
binations. Fruit growers associations
are in successful operation in all i'm |
portant fruit districts. competent
is employed who looks a.ts,
the sale of fruit and of the purchas-
ing of the supplies which are used |
upon the fruit farm. Thus the grower |
may be relieved of all the burdens of |
The growing of fruit il |
a complex business and is all that the |
average man could attend to.
The outlook for the future in up
pie growing is bright and offers
special inducements to the man of
small means. This is true, for the rea. |
son that from five to ten acres OF or |
chard, well managed. will produce a |
splendid income. Any one with capital
enough to buy the land. can plant the |
trees and have a paying orchard In
from six to ten years time.
w. PADDOCK,
Colorado Agricultural ColleRe Eorr
Collins.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

The plan was to depreciate the
banks securities and then buy them
in for q song and clean up at least
one hundred thousand dollars. And
the newspaper was to get a part OF
the swag. 1t was a rotten and raw
deal. And nine-tenths of the people
of Durango know this to be true.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

With about fifty pegs for every hole
Shafroth and his fellow officers will
have considerable difficulty in pushing
away the mob In order to insert the
peg. And 1t is said Speer will hold
the peg until the boards are cleared
for action.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Durango certainly needs a general
cleaning up and We believe voters will
be In mood to administer the broom
good and plenty at the coming spring
election.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

The agricultural college at Fort Col.
Inns can be made one OF the leading
Institutions Of the country II big
enough man is placed at the head and
to this end It would pay to increase
the salary q thousand dollars or so
year and secure man like Sec
retary Wilson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Governor Hughes of New York has
appointed commission to investigate
Wall street methods. The commission
should be earnestly advised to leave
their pocketbooks and watches at
home when they go in to investigate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

II Emperor William is unable with
an income of $1O.O00.0O0 a year to
make ends meet It will have to be
admitted that he is about the poorest
manager extant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Durango merchants are easy. Sup
porting a sheet that advises patron
izing catalogue houses and every out
side concern that bobs up. And then
the Democrat wonders why capital
goes all around Durango and La Plata
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

A year ago Baltimore increased its
saloon license tax from $3.50 to $500
and reports that for the twelve
months the revenue from this source
has increased from s44s.s00 to $780,
s35. At the same time 600 saloons Of
the most undesirable class have been
mt eut Of business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

With such illustrious representatives
of the western hemisphere as Cipri-
ana Castro and "Fingy" Corners tour
ing Europe the continent newspapers
ought not to lack interesting subjects
for narration and comment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Holding out s2S,O00 was the rawest
deal ever perpetrated on free peo-
plee. And this is the universal opin-
lon Of the people of this entire south
west section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

New York City's budget for next
year calls for S156, 200. 900. New York
should make resolution to astonish
itself with course of Intelligent econ
omy In 1909.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Christmas was glorious day in Du-
range. Every one literally provided
for, at least every one known to be
in need. and the day could not help
but pass off ngreeably to all.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Shafroth's troubles will .oon begin
And 1t is possible the troubles Of the
people may also begin. Both Orman
and Thomas proved mighty disastrous
propositions for Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Judging by Bryan's remarks in the
Commoner the late thrice defeated
candidate for president is very sore
and is highly pleased over an oppor-
tunity, as he thinks, to take a dig at
Teddy. Criticism from most any other
source would be regarded with better
Rraca.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Mr.. Bryan has written an editorial
in which he takes the president to
task for attempting to destroy the
freedom Of the press. Mr.. Bryan's
fearlessness is little short of mar
velous.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

January dividends In this country
will exceed 5000, 100000. The In
crease over last years Is 20.000. 900,
Though doubtful at the start. 1908 is
making q fine finish.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

The Soldiers home will come In for
a shaking up with the new admins
trauon. And 1t is to be hoped that
the home will be conducted along
non-political lines in the future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

John D. Rockefeller has just drawn
his quarterly dividend amounting to
1900 900 from the Standard Oil com
pany. Owing to the fact that he re-
CARDS his wealth Is . responaih''f'v
this will probably serve to make his
Christmas little more cheerless thar
any Of the previous ones have been
to him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
The pass system should be cut

The pass system should be cut out
AS matters now stand SO many re
ceive favors they are not entitled te
that every who travels feels they
should be Included in the free list
It's an injustice to the poor man ant
woman who pay their fare. Charge
every one alike and reduce the tariff
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

The La Plata mountains are demon
strating the fact more and more every
year, that they contain great hidden
wealth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

The plan to railroad the bank Off
cials to the penitentiary and then have
litigation eat up the assets, and de-
positors to get 10 to 26 cents on the
dollar was foiled.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

When Gov. Hughes speaks now in
New York City no hall is large enough
to hold the crowd. II the governor
can convert the town he will be the
revivalist of the age.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Why do boys leave the farm? 1t
must be because they are too timid 10
tackle the $7.77s,Ooo.o00 for this
years crop referred to by Secretary
Wilson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

1t remains to be seen II the new
county administration will run ont tho
few enterprises We have In La Plata
county. We cannot believe ruinous
policy will be countenanced.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Count Boni de Castellane declares
that he doesn't want any more Gould
money. Can 1t be possible that he had
the foresight TO save up some of 1t for
the rainy day?
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

La Plata county will never get to
the front in the way 1t should until
the backcappers and matchmaking
newspapers are sQuelched.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

The Democratic legislature is threat
ening all kinds of railroad legislation.
Probably about nine-tenths of the bills
introduced will be hold-up measures.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

The mining interests Of the San
Juan will come to the front In better
shape the coming year than during the
year Just closing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

The Taft majority over all the other
candidates combined was 422.311. In
time no one can be in doubt about the
popular will.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Denver Democrats are figuring on
cornering all the fat Jobs under the
incoming administration. Speer will
be In the saddle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Speaking of Tom" Platts Me
moirs." there has been a general i'm.
preston that he would like to forget
large part of them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Senator Platt of New York is writ
Ing his memoirs. 1t ia safe to say they
will not be edited by Miss Mae Wood.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Trying to white-wash an outrage,
the Democrat is losing the respect of
the few friends IT. used to have.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Diamond importations last month
were $l,S09.652. against $541.652 In
November 1907. The furry is practi
cally a thing of the past
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

The receiver Is editing the morning
paper. 1t Is costing him both money
and reputation-did we say reputa-
tion7
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

How would you like to be a member
Of the congressional committee which
has been appointed to rebuke the
PRESIDENT
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

The Herald trusts its many readers
enjoyed Christmas to the fullest e1.
tent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Last year the government made $40.
100000 in coming fractional curren,
cy
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
LOCAL NEWS,
fFrom Thursday's DaIlyN

C. w. SImineton was an arrival from
Farnington last night. TO spend Christ.
mas In our city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Just few more days and then Faith
er Time will come In for a reckoning
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

The fate of Receiver stevick OF Den
yer is still fresh in the minds Of the
people. He was made to disgorge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Durango Is not receiving very good
advertising over the suicide OF Jake
Slade. The papers in Denver and
other places charge his death to Off.
GERS who refuse to enforce the laws
OF the land
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Ex-senator John Poole went to Den
yer this morning to spend Christmas
with his family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Mrs. Firman Hamor and children
came down from HAmor's lake yester.
day, where the family stay during the
summer. and went to Bondad today
10 live on the ranch until spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Miss Mary Schattinger. who has
been teaching In the city schools. went
to Denver today to spend Christmas
with her parents. Her brother George
who has position in silverton. &C.
companied her.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Earl Hendricks was passenger to
Riverside today to spend Christmas
with the home folks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Mrs. F. y. Dunbar and daughter
went to Hesperus this morning to
spend the holidays with Mr.. Dunbar
who ID In business there, The young
lady IL attending school In Durango
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

The Misses Harris have issued In
vitations for a dancing party at Trim
BILE Springs next Monday night Makes
us almost wish we were young again.
But we are among the has beens."
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

George Brett was an arrival from
Aztec last evening. Mr.. Brett left
for Trinidad today. to spend the holir
days with his wifc, who is visiting rel
atives for the benefit OF her health
The change has proved very benefi-
cial.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Mr. and Mrs. w. @. White gave an
elaborate Christmas dinner ysstsrday.
there being two tables. The guests In
cluded with one exception only bachsl-
ors and widowers. Mr.. White was ths
carver ut one table and Mr.. Eldredge
at the other. while Mrs. White and
daughter. Miss Millicent. were The
charming Mattresses. making It pleas
ant in every way for the guests. TAsss
annual Christmas dinners given BY
Mr.. and Mrs. White are heartily e.
joyed and looked forward TO with
pleasure. The invited guests were;
Judge B. r. Houx. Sam May. Wm.
Wickline. James German. YraAk Aiv-
ers, DR.. LeFurgy. b N. yresa.an.
Frank Eldredgs. Chas. A. JoAnsoa.
Thomas 0radsn. CAPT. G. =. nud1sy.
Capt. w. c. Davidson. rrsd esAraAss,
Harry Schradsr. Henry Hsehtnan. b
W. Ritter. Paul Ritter. Oscar Duskirh
Jack Mclkinnon. Psts Ward and G. 4
Meyers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

w. A. Stewart. manager oil the Vai-
lev View Mining company. operating
the Idaho group In the La Platas. was
n nassenger to Pueblo this morning
TO spend Christmas with his family
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Superintendent L. f. Smiley OF tn
city schools was an outgoing passenge
on today's eastern. Mr.. Smiley Q,
poets to spend Christmas in Denve
with friends. and attend the Stat
Teachers association which meets d.
cember 1881 In the east side higl
school. He will then go on to Boulde
for the conference Of high school an
college men. to be held Jsn. and
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Mrs. E. S. Kennedy. and children.
and Mrs. F. C. Dowell went home to
Allison this morning. Mrs. Kennedy
has been the guest OF Mrs. A. F. Hood
for few weeks, and Mrs. Dowell.
vas returning after few days shop
ping.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

MIR. and Mrs. C. p. Hathaway were
passengers to Dolores to visit relatives
until after the holidays.