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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
NEW MEXICO
By GEORGE FITCH.
Author of "At Good old Siwash."

New Mexico has only been a State for
a little over a year, which is pretty fair
proof that the first shall be last; for long
before the Pilgrims had even begun load
ing their LOO train loads Of furniture into
the Mayfiower. New Mexico was settled
by white men and was moving forward
at a speed which would make a snail
look like the Empire State Express.
For deliberate growth New Mexico
holds all records. II was first settled
by the Spanish in 1898 Nineteen years
later it had forty colonists and eleven
churches. In the last 800 years It has
achieved $4,000 people. However, con-
sidering its distance from anywhere in
particular, this is a pretty good record.
Moreover. New Mexico gradually improv-
ed the character of its citizens. II began
with Apaches who were chased out by
the Spaniards, who were in turn booted
by the Mexicans. Then the cowboys and
bad men elected the Mexicans, and I'm
ally the persevering farmer and fruit
raiser crowded out the desperadoes with
the nervous trigger fingers. One can now
travel New Mexico from end 10 end with
out encountering anything more perilous
than dust in the eyes, all literature to
the contrary notwithstanding.
New Mexico is situated in the western
elbow Of Texas, and is carefully defend
ed from the rest of the U. S. by noun
tains, deserts, and transcontinental rail
road fares. 1t has 1900 square miles
and enough mountains to furnish scenery
for all the people in the world. II is
one OF the dryest States in the Union,
running most Of its rivers on a six
months schedule. and the farmer has TO
borrow a mountain stream before he can
get the land even interested in agricul-
ture. 1t has some brand new and hus-
Ting towns, one fine old Spanish relic 300
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12

Congressman c. B. Smith. Of Buffalo.
reached into his morning mail and pulled
out letter from constit, who asked
him II he would kindly ascertain II Maj.
, So-and-so was still in washington
Members get all kinds OF chores just
Ike that handed to them, but the feature
that got Smith was the recollection the
letter called up. Several years ago, when
smith was a reporter on Buffalo paper,
he got a telegraphic query from a New
York paper he corresponded for, saying:
Maj. Dangerfeld reported dying in car
In Buffalo yards. Rush particulars"
Smith put on his coat and started out.
He inquired at every railway station in
| town, talked to every yardmaster and
70 the phone girl In every waiting room.
None had heard a thing about Danger
neld's serious illness, and no doctor had
been called to the yards, so far as they
Knew. Then Smith went the round of
all the hotels and examined the registers
carefully, besides talking to the clerks.
There wasn't any Maj. Dangerfield any
place
Smith gave up in despair and wired
tho paper: Can get no line on your
man Dangerfeld. Who is he. anyhow
The answer came back shortly: Don't
morse expected to win big Brooklyn handi-
cap tomorrow? Wake up"
Col. Daniel Moore Ransdell. Sergeant-at-
arms of the United States Senate, who
dled the other day, had received more
kilograms from Senators. in recent years,
than any man in the country. Most OF
the kilograms came Just after election,
and were in regard to seats in the SEN
ate chamber. Dignihed Senators are Just
like schoolboys in their desire TO have a
good seat; only schooIboys like to sit in
the rear OF the room. and Senators dote
on seat right in the front row Of the
orchestra. All like to be down where
they can be seen.
Whenever a Senator with a good seat
is defeated, or dies Unexpectedly, there is
a shower OF kilograms TO the Sergeant-at-
arms from other Senators, who desire to
file claim on the seat As a rule, how
ever these messages come too late. for
nearly every good seat in the chamber is
hled on by one or more Senators as soon
as there is the slightest possibility that
the occupant may be defeated or die All
the desirable seats held by the older
Senators are filed on the most readily,
on the chance that an elderly Senator
may die suddenly any time.
The Senators filing the claims do not
wish anybody any ill-luck, you under
stand. but in case A dies. b sees no
reason why he shouldn't have AS seat
rather than his less alert colleague c.
And, as a rule, Senator does not be-
come veXed when somebody files on his
seat He may feel funny for a day or
so, when he sees that some colleague Is
hoping to profit by his sudden death, but
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
THE OPEN FORUM
Our Daily Menace.

To the Editor: AS the Washington
sideration, 1t is to be hoped that our
Commissioners will ponder upon the fact
that In nearly every issue Of the daily
papers there is an account of at least
one person being knocked down by an
automobile or motorcycle in the streets
of this city. And sometimes there is
quite a list of them. This goes past all
reason.
II rational limitations are imposed.
there will be protests from the speed
fiends. This is already foreshadOwed. In
fact, efforts have already been made by
some OF them to put the blame on pedes-
TRANS by accusing them Of careIessness.
But the bare fact is that swiftly moving
vehicles. darting and shooting in all direc-
tions through the city, are a menace TO
the population, and the utmost care is
not sufficient for avoiding accidents. A
person cannot look in all directions at
once. And the fact that accidents are
rot more numerous shows extreme wari-
ness on the part Of pedestrians when
we consider the rate at which these
vehicles are allowed to travel. The
speed allowed by law is beyond the
safety limit, and we must remember that
this limit is continually exceeded. Every
day automobiles and motorcycles may be
seen going at absolutely terrific rate
through the streets
The speed ficnds have all sorts of ex-
cuses. but there is nothing that can jus
tify the slaughter that is going on. The
auto driver may be in hurry to reach a
given place. but this is no justification.
The following story serves as good
illustration of the principle of such ar
gument: physician was arrested for
exceeding the speed limit. He made ex-
cuse that he was on the way to a pa
tent who was seriously I'll. But the logi-
cal-minded policeman informed him that
he would have to go back and attend
to the man he had just run over. who
was also seriously i'll. II. L. b.
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eign quarter and the houses of the
wealthy. are lighted. it presents view
family reminiscent OF tho embankment Of
London. High up on the other side stands
the citadel. Below 1t crouches the Al
bantam quarter and the bazaar The
shops OF the bazaar are IN crooked
streets. rooted over with wood. They are
open to the street, and the stolid stove
keeper squats in front Of his wares.
evidently for the reason that life recently
has been uncertain. he keeps the best
wares in drawers and boxes, which are
opened when the customer gives evidence
that he Is a genuine buyer and has the
wherewithal to buy. The person Wild
goes to the bazaar now TO look at the
shops will see but little.
The streets are narrow and ill-paved,I
and a drive through them, over rough
stones and across gaping hollows, Is
nerve-racking experience.
Skopelje stands in a fine position from,
commercial and strategic viewpoint
The Romans saw that and chose herd
the site for the capital OF DarCluna- The'
town is one Of the keys to Macedonia II
commands the Kachanik Pass between.
Shai Dagh and Kara Dagh into Kosj
sovo. II also controls the Old military
road, the Via Egantia, around the north
ern limits OF OstrOvo, Prespa, and Okh
rida Lakes to DuraZZo, the ancient
Dyrhacium on the Adria, upon which
Servia has it's eye.
Two Seryian commanders. Gems. Zhivi
kOvitch and YankOvitch, are marching on
DurazzO, the chief port OF Central Al !.
bauia, which has q good harbor. protect
ed from the north. The population Of
the town is 5000, about half of whom are
Moslems, most OF whom have been conf
verted by force from Christianity, while
the other half are Christians, partly,
Greeks and partly Serbs.
Durazzo is the seat OF the Greek
Archbishop Of Central Albania, a very
popular divine OF the Orthodox Church.
who is persona grata both with Chris
tians and Moslems, and is likely to sue
coed the present OeCumenical Patriarch
who Is eighty-one years of age, and re-
sides at Constantinople. tLANEuR
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
Must See Signals.

From the BuEAlo EIPr-A
The Lackawanna Railroad Company
has issued orders to engineers TO slow
sufficiently to see signals which they!
could not see because OF escaping steam
or because OF the necessity Of attention,
to some part OF the engine which IS
working improperly. II necessary, engil
neers must stop to see the signal.
The order is issued as a result OF the
fatal wreck at Corning on July 4. whicfl
Engineer Schroeder. drawing the trainl
explained a due to the necessity of att
tending to the injector. which was not
working properly. II developed that
while his attention was given to this
work he passed a signal which should
have prevented him from running !ntd
a standing train.
Engineers familiar with the road upon
which they are running know where "a
look for the regular signals which they
must see, and there has long been rule
that If they cannot see any such signals
where it should be they must stop and
investigate. A special rule on the sub
ject should make travel safer, and. what
is almost as important. reassure this
travelling public. Perhaps the issuing Of
a special order is the best the railroad
management can do in the circum
stances But rallroading is somewha q
different from city government. and ems
gineers should not have to be told PEI
riodIcally which rules to observe. For
the safety of the service, all should be
observed all the time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
Let the Fresh Air Enter!

Supplementing its advice for the pre-
vention of diseases which are most
prevalent during warm weather, and
caused largely by contaminated food
and water, the Philadelphia Depart
ment of Health calls attention to the
fact that pure air in winter is essen
tial to physical vigor.
With the approach of cold wealth
err" it says, comes the tendency to be
shut up indoors. At the same time
diseases due to breathing foul,
vitiated air, such as the common colds,
bronchitis, influenza, pneumonia, &c,
show a rapid increase The old notion
that these diseases are caused alone
by exposure to colds and drafts has
been entirely dispelled. In fact, we
know positively that they are caused
by germs which flourish under condi-
tions caused by foul air, dust, dark
ness, and dirt"
1t is we'll enough to try to ccono-
mize fuel by Theoretically sealing all
the cracks of your house, but do not
forget to open your doors as often as
possible in winter, at least once a day
for a while. You will not Catch
cold" nor your children, unless half
a gale is blowing in your faces and
you plant yourselves deliberately in a
draft.
Let in the fresh air. 1t means
health and life. Let in the rays of the
welcome winter sun, and when the
doors are open ply the broom vigor-
ously.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12

political opponents are watchful of OPP
portunities to point out flaws and mag
nifty defects and delay, for which he is
in no respect responsible. On the
other hand, many who have supported
him have complained because he has
not turned the rascals outl'
The Mayor has taken counsel of his
reason rather than of his impulses He
has not sought to use his authority for
vengeance upon those who have abused
their power in the past. He has
moved with caution, and such a policy
has been irritating to those who, for
series of years, have seen their city
plundered at the taxpayers expense.
The nature of the reforms that have
characterized the year now closing
have been of a fundamental character
without reaching out far in the way
of constructive advance. Those dis
posed to judge the Mayor fairly con-
cede that he has practically divorced
politics from official service so far as
that was in his power. He has saved
money on number of contracts which
were operating on the basis of an I'M
fair market price. He has introduced
system and efficiency into the serv-
ice, and he has largely eliminated "sys-
tenn from the control of the police
force.
But a number of needed improve
ments are still dragging. The ques-
ton of revenue is an embarrassing
one. The inheritance was complicated,
and propositions to meet its require
ments touch pocketbooks to an extent
that elicits remonstrance The Mayor
has to untangle a situation which he
did not create.
Even a reform Mayor cannot work
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
Stories About Words.

Prom the Chicago News
Apparently the popular word Of the
moment in America (where the election
isl is bolt" says the London Chroni-
Gle. I'VE read that some one is pre-
pairing to bolt (meaning to change sides)
and some one else will probably bolt
Taft (meaning throw him over. But
these do not end its meanings. glance
at the dictionary shows that when you
bolt you may be running away. rushing
forward, or sitting something through a
sieve. according to the context. Further,
bolt can be an arrow, a roll Of can
vas, bundle of sticks, and a narrow
passage between two houses. And 3
plant bolts when It runs to seed. A
very useful word
There are two theories as to the
source Of the term cop or copper"
the familiar name for an officer OF the
law in the mouth OF the mischievous
gamin. One derives it from the letters
c. o. P.-central Office polIce.but the
other and more usual explanation Of the
word is that it referred to the eight
point star made of copper and sur
rounded by a copper ring worn by the
metropolitan police of New York in the
late sos This badge, a huge affair,
which was fastened to the buttonhale
by a chain about four inches long, was
later superseded by a special badge Of
smaller size.
A memory of the times when dogs
worked for a living in England is seen
in the "dogcart," which originally was
literally drawn by dogs, and until pro-
hibited, in 1899, by act Of Parliament.
was the workingman's usual means of
taking a run into the country. Strong
half-bred mastiffs were usually en-
ployed, and these thought nothing Of
conveying their masters fifty or sixty
miles IN day with no more sustenance
than bread soaked in beer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
GOSSIP IN LEGISLATION
AND THOSE WHO MAKE 1T

was in a reminiscent mood, and told
of that bloody battle.
TT was fearful" he said. Blood and
carnage everywhere. Lifelong friends
and neighbOrs were falling on all sides
Of me. the death shrieks OF my school
mates resOunding in my ears. but the
lighting went on. Finally we were close
to the enemy's line. SO close that hand
tO-hand conflicts were bitterly waged,
when a MIME ball struck me and shat
tered my right hand. Until that instant
| had never known a seconds fear. but
the moment l was disarmed and help
less a great terror took hold OF me.
What l suffered for the next half hour
and until 1 found cover / could never
tell. You could never imagine. It was
u most horrible experience Of my life
But was at last tucked away out OF
harm, the blessed night fell. and before
morning the enemy had retreated."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
Reformed PHILADELPHIA.

The first anniversary of the reform
administration of Philadelphia under
Mayor 'Blankenberg invites a retro
spect There were no scandals, but
some advances toward better things.
The public of that city have given him
credit for good intentions, and have
confidence in his honesty and ability.
Of course, some grumbling and some
criticism have been INDUCED in His
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
WaEonload of Snakes,

FTuIn inc Burlington WI Recorder.
While ]. P. Tanner and his son, Kirb,
were hauling wood one day last week
they suddenly discovered that a portion
of their load consisted of live snakes,
The Earring OF the wagon having put
them in bad humor, they left their hid
ing place in a hollow log and began wig
Cling about over the load.
When the son first discovered the rep
tiles ne was AFRAID to say anything for
fear he might be mistaken. but when
his father yelled ''Snakes" at the TON
Of his voice and leaped from the wagon
he was convinced what he saw was the
real thing, and followed the old gentle
mans example. The wood was handled
very carefully when it arrived at the
house. and during the progress of un-
loading several snakes Of considerable
size were killed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
MUCH SAFER.

Football killed but ten this year.
This IS grand;
All the land
This is good news for the home.
Sakes alive,
Last year we disabled some
Thirtyfive.
Football is a harmless game
Surely when
The years losses through the same
Are but ten.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12

We earnestly hope that the placard
now posted in the Tombs Prison in New
York that "al persons, whether rich or
poor, must receive the same treatment
from the officers and employees" But
why so late in the day with this reform?
Docs this not sound like an acknowledge
ment that there has been a different law
treatment in Gotham thus far for the
rich than for the poor?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12

years Of age, Santa F'e. and a large num-
Der Of extinct and perfectly behaved In
dian settlements varying from 1000 to
1900 years In age.
New Mexico was once very unhealthy
owing to the great danger Of breathing
Indian arrows and revolver bullets. but
has since become noted for the wonderful
nutritiousness Of It's air. New Mexico
air will revamp and halfsole a pair OF
worn-out lungs in six months time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12

His fellow-sovereigns should initiate
the example set by the willy Alfonso and
make a practical study Of aviation. 1t
would save time at a quick getaway and
would save trouble to some anarchist.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12

A scientist has discovered that an cleo
trio current Of 1000 volts has a food
value equal to that OF a porterhouse
steak. But he omits to acquaint us with
the cost"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12

Ettor is a real surprise. His talk in
court was altogether sensible, but just
hear what nonsense he perpetrates the
moment he is set free.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12

Doctors as a rule make a great deal
more money out of their clients mid
night suppers' than from their burning
the midnight OIL
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circum.tance. Alter cn.e..

Prom Judge.
Ted-Do you believe that woman should
hold the reins?
Ned-It is all right when you have the
girl out in a sleigh.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
His Enthusiasm Gone.

Sim, I hear you've got a defeated
candidate working fer We"
Yes: and he did more work for moth
ing before election than he does now for
a dollar a day"
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Beware.
Prom Judge.

Beware the gifts of willy friend
They are not loaded with dynamite. but
eventually cause an explosion
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12

hunTlhg ul0st o 10 TIFe1s un z n ulDnLn8 Hsleds
ule"
New Mexico was once connected with
by the Santa Fe trail, LID
mile long wagon road, ornamented with
skulls. It is now reached by the Santa
Fe Railroad, and the tourist who stops
at the eating houses Of this railroad and
absorbs the products OF New Mexicos
soil learns to love the State in spite OF
the Indian work sellers and their prices.
Copyright, 1914, by GeurZs NIEthsE AfzzAl
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
Acid Philosophy.

Many a person sits out on friendships
limb and saws the limb on with the saw
OF petty treachery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
December I2 I'm History.

December Il, 1557-Henry VIII hires out
to pose as Santa Claus in a department
store. He had the shape.
December u. 15S9-Queen Elizabeth COM
pletes a worsted muffier for Sir Walter
Raleigt's Christmas gift.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
A Good-nntured Man.

Good-natured MAN.
'Ts young wombat really as rich as
they claim?"
quite So"
He seems good-natured."
Yes; he's willing to be engaged to
almost any nice actress long enough for
her to get q little free advertising"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
A Christmas Gift.

Some of the costliest presents are the
most utterly useless"
That's SO. Now my cousins father is
going to buy her a duke"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
Between Kids.

I'm going TO sit up and see Santa
Claus this year"
Nothing 10 it, kid. Yo railways fall
asleep"
That's So
Now, gotta scheme"
Whats your sCheme?"
81 am going to hang around the city
hall He'll have to git a permit to go
down chimneys; won't he, now?''
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
Life on the Farm.

Hiram wore a mustache last year
This year it's chin whiskers."
He always was a great hand for rota.
ton OF crops"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12

Hubby's packages keep dropping
By the way.
Seems TO him a wife out shopping
Needs a dray.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-11-05
Arlington

The only hotel on the United States Reservation.
 Elegant marble and tile Bath House newly enclosed and refitted, making 1t one of the most beautiful Bathing establishments in the entire country. New Sun Parlor and Rest Room overlooking the mountain Parks.
 --o--
 SPECIAL SUMMER RATES. GOOD JUNE list TO OCTOBER tst.
 RATES PER WEEK. Plain room, one In room s2t, s25, s28 and $3t.5o.
 Plain room, two in room $42, $50, $56. Room with toilet, one in room, $35.oo. Room with toilet, two In room, $56.oo. Room with mineral water bath, one in room, $42.0o to s56.oo Room with mineral water bath, two In room, $63.00 to S84.0o.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-11-05
THE GODDARD HOTEL
European American

European $2 SO and Up American $500 and up Room soc 7Sc and SI.Oo Per Day
 One Block From Bath Houses
 Centrally Located For All Points
 MRS. J. w. HUTSELL, Prop. l5O outside rooms, electric lights, call bells, hot and cold running water, sta- tionary wash stands.
 Apartments for light housekeeping in connection with hotel.