Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1911-01-21

Total vote against constitution. 10.
A Memorable Day.
This the 21st day of January, 1911,
will doubtless go down in New Mex
leo history as great and memorable
day, for if the constitution is being
received with anything like the
warmth offered by Santa Fe voters,
it will be adopted by an overwhelm-
ing majority. 1t is a holiday, made
solely by the governors proclama-
ton, and all of the federal, territor-
ial and county offices were closed.
In this city from early morn one
knew it was election day, and one of
those election days where there is no
apathy, no lethargy, no sulkiness, at
least on the part of the vast majority
of the voters.
There was but one untoward event
connected with the election and that
was the slip up of the weather man,
who in the goodness of his heart, had
ordered fair weather and lots of sun
shine and gentle zephyrs to make
carriage riding and motoring to and
from the polls a real joy ride. But
Old Jupiter sent leaden frowning
skies right here in New Mexico,
which buds forth today as the Sun
sine State. Flurries of snow also
threatened to mar the day, but still
the weather was mild compared with
the Januaries seen in the East and
fur coats were not a necessity for
comfort even during the coolest part
of the day.
"Honk-Honk-Honk."
That was the noise that told the
story. 1t is safe to say that every
man in the city who owned motor
or automobile of some kind pressed
ii into service today for the patriotic
cause. A visitor dropping into Santa
Fe today would be amazed to see the
sprightly gait of the Ancient and Ven.
erable vile Of many wonders.
The hurry and scurry of motors
gave Santa Fe touch of New York OF
of Chicago, and the presence Of many
burros in the streets offorded an in
congruity that made every one smile
at the comedy of the idea presented
The burros had a hard time of it
keeping out of the way of the auto
mobiles laden with their ballot cast
ing burdens. Carriages, drawn by
one or two horses were also in evi
dence. A pleasant way of getting
out the vote, was to- dash up to Z
mans office and take him out of hi.
store, whether he had his coat on o.
not. Calls were made at the resi-
dences too, and officials, whose Off
ces were closed also made use O
their time. 1t was all done with tn,
best of feeling, only an occasiona
man being found, who said, "If yor
couldn't ask NE to ride on any othe
day in the year, 1 guess l can pas
up the joy ride now"
At the Polls.
1t was an inspiring sight at tn
, polls, and one that would have mad
the artistic eye blink with amuse
ment. First, up would come a strea
OF green. That was DR.. ]. M Dia
and some voting friends. Then
bright yellow light would be turne
on. 1t was Mr.. Donnell's car wit
Chauffeur Lewis at the helm. in con
plete divers outfit. A chocolate Gre
atlon was next. 1t was Assistant Dj,
trlct Attorney Charles c. Catron i
MS new motor. And let me tell yo
all OF these machines were goin
some, as they neared the polls.
dark border was painted around ther
by Rough RRider Henry Bardshar. th
internal revenue collector, who's
black car was whooping things III
too Surveyor General March was a
SO there with the Hupmobile, and S
was Bronson Cutting in his Steven,
Duryea, the big roadster. Mr. Gu
ting cast his first ballot of any kin,
arising from a sick bed to do it. Fl
voted IN Precinct 3. After he ha
, voted, his car was pressed into co
wee, Governor Otero using it t
prlng out voters for the constitutio,
Whlle Chauffeur William Fay raise
the dust between residences and noI
, ng<places. Frank Ovens car was a
. so carrying capacity houses" an
) FRANK, ever good natured and smi
, ing, made everyone believe he wa
having JOY rides of his life Sherit
, Closson was worker, too, and hi
machine was heard and seen dashin
around from place to place.
Decorations.
: Inc city presented a gala appea
: ance, flags and bunting being seen O
, the hotels, the stores, and many wei
known buildings, while little FLAG
: were placed in windows of residence
/ and above the doors to tell all Ne
Mexico and the travelling public thu
New Mexico today expects to see tn
: dawn of freedom.
Early Voting.
A feature Of the election was tn
early voting. The governor was NJ
here to cast his vote, as he votes i
Las Vegas, but the highest ecclesia
tlcal authority in the Roman Cathol
church of the southwest, the Mo-
Rev. ]. B. Pitaval, archbishop of Sa
ia Fe, was out even before the pol
were open. He gave splendid e
ample of patriotism. The towerir