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8AXTA 1TJC MW MiCXlOAJM, SAJS1 X JTIfi N. U.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1907.
SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN.
THE IJEW MEXICAN
rR08T, Editor.
PRINTING COMPANY, PUBLISHERS.
JOHN K. 8TAUFFER, 8ec'y-Treae.
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OFFICIAL PAPER OF SANTA FE COUNTY.
fne New Mexican Is the oldest ne wsptper in New Mexico. It 1 tent to
rry postoffice (n tte Terrltar. a4 b a a large and growing circulation
tnong Intelligent and progressive peopie oi ion douthweaL
ROOSEVELT 1898 CURRY 1907,
Four times on different dates, during the month of July, 1898, the Daily
New .lc'xl3an urged! We iRMpMlcanB of New York to nominate and elect
Theodore Roosevelt, Governor of the Empire State, and on July 21, 1898, it
spoke prophetically at the head of its editorial columns as follows:
"The 'Rough Riders' are evidently riding Colonel Roosevelt into the office
of Governor of New York and may ride him Into the Presidential chair yet
He is a young man. Who knows?"
This prophecy became true despite the opposition of .powerful interests
within his own party, despite the most determined opposition without the
party. Not that Theodore Roosevelt, had been unknown before Las Guasi
mas; had he not deeds to his credit and promulgated sentiments that at
tracted world-wide attention and deserved the commendation of the Ameri
can 'people? Before he 'became Colonel of the 'Rough Riders, the columns
of the New Mexican for many years bore witness to Its admiration of the
man who as police commissioner of New York, as assistant secretary of the
Navy Dopartment and In public ami private lifo at all times, could bo counted
upon to do his duty fearlessly and thoroughly. This newspaper therefore,
is justly proud of having been one of the first, If not the first dally newspaper
in the United 'States, to recognize and state in all seriousness that here
was a man, who despite his comparative youth had already reached Presi
dential stature, whom destiny was preparing for the Presidential chair.
Roosevelt's hour arrived before the New Mexican or any one else had
4inllcipated it, but just, as much after as before his accession to the Presi
dency, this ipaper has been an enthusiastic and unfaltering supporter of Theo
dore Roosevelt, his Ideals, his policies and his acts. The President" has not
only successfully accomplished the task of living up to the most exacting
expectations of his admirers, and that means the people, hut he has so far
exceeded these expectations that the Republican party In National con
vention assembled next year, can do no less than tender him unanimously
the nomination for the Presidency, urge him with all the powerful argu
ments and persuasion that can be wielded to accept the nomination, elect
him if ho accepts, as he should and should he decline, nominate and elect
a man who will carry to their logical completion Rooseveltlan doctrines and
policies as they are today overwhelmingly endorsed by the mass of the
neonlo. and especially the rank and file of the Republican party. Love of
the Nation, if not admiration of the man, dictates this course and no other,
That President Roosevelt Is a true statesman, more farseelng and wiser
than even his most learned, sagacious and experienced advisers, has been
brought home to New Mexico In a manifest way by the appointment of
Captain George Curry to be Governor of this commonwealth. It was an
unexpected, a surprising move on the scarred chessboard of New Mexico
politics, but already It Is evident that It was a masterly move, a move that
has checkmated the Inslduous efforts to disrupt the Territorial Republican
organization, a move that dominates a situation that had grown discouraging,
yoa, (Intolerable, net only to the Republican party but to the people as a
whole.
It is possible, because In George Curry are to be found the aggressive
qualities, the fearlessness, the desire to do his entire duty, qualities that
are thoroughly Rooseveltian, that upon him fell the choice of the President
when ho cast about for a man to fill New Mexico's difficult executive chair.
There are other striking parallels, which readily suggest themselves, be
tween Roosevelt in 1898 and George Curry In 1907, but whatever may have
prompted the President to his choice, it Is certain that no man ever assumed
that high office with fewer prejudices, or with broader Ideals and with a
more stubborn resolution to do what Is right, than does Captain Curry.
Although no one else but President Roosevelt recognized it at the time
It Is now clear that Captain Curry was the logical man for the Governor
ship. There was no other who In the same manner met the desire of New
Mexico for home rule and yet was free from local difficulties; who was
tried and proven In great governmental , tasks outside of the Territory's
political atmosphere and yet was thoroughly at home in New Mexico. Hav-
THE FULLEST INVESTIGATION
COURTED.
As stated heretofore in these col
unins, every patriotic and public spir
ited Republican newspaper lu the
Territory, daily or weekly, favors a
thorough examination of the charges
of alleged land frauds In this Terri
tory which have been going the
rounds of the press and have been re
ported to the heads of the1 depart
ments and to the President in Wash
ington and also Into the dirty and
foul lies and slanders published for
years past by the yellow sheets con
trolled by the Albuquerque Coyote
Journal gang and the hirelings and
mandaclous backbiters In their pa
and in unholy contact with them,
and that the people of New
Mexico as a rule and especially
its leading citizens, and more so
those Republicans in politics and
who are leaders of the. party, have
been and are corrupt and dishonest to
the core in official life, in business re
lation and In every other way. This
paper has repeatedly stated its posl
tion on this matter and Is therefore
glad to republish the following edi
torlal from the Albuquerque Citizen
upon the same lines. Tho editorial
reads:
"A man passed through this city
yesterday en route to the Capital and
this Is what he said:
" 'I am engaged in promoting an Ir
rigatlon project In New Mexico. Every,
dolfttr I have iu the world is tied up
in that project and a number of my
friends are also in heavily. We didn't
get a foot of our lands from the Ter
ritory and I am going to Santa Fe tc
get a statement to that effect. I re
cently made a costly trip to New York
in the interests of our project and
several men of wealth who had prom
lsed us financial aid, turned the pro
ject down completely. They had heard
that New Mexico was a risky proposl
tion and were under the impression
that there was not a foot of land down
here with a clear title, Eastern capi
tal cannot bo induced to invest in this
Territory under such unsettled condl
tlons."
"What the man said was the gospel
truth. This thing of crying "stop
thief!" at every man In public life In
New Mexico; of charging graft and
malfeasance has had the result of giv
Ing this Territory a bad reputation
from one ocean to the other.
"The present land Investigation
now progressing doeB not serve tc
better conditions at the present time,
but in the end the Citizen believe?
that it will serve one good purpose.
"It will effectually clear up and ex
plode the stories of land frauds and
deep, dark mysterious graft which the
Morning Journal, the Roswell Record
and a few other anti-Republican
papers have been scattering broad
cast.
"The Citizen hopes to see the in
vestigation just as rigid and just as
thorough as it Is possible to make It.
If there Is to be a secret investigation
it should either bring to trial the
men against whom these papers have
been preferring charges and convict
them or those men should be acquitted
once and for all. The Citizen ven
tures the assertion that no land frauds
will be found, but If there are any land
frauds, the Ctlizen hopes they will be
found and that those responsible foi
them will be brought to justice. How
ever, it is noticeable that no one ap
pears to be badly frightened and nc
one has departed for parts unknown,.
"Now that Investigations have been
started, the Citizen hopes that they
will be conducted Into every branch
of the Territorial government where
there has ever been any suspicion and
that the whole matter will be cleared
up. The papers that have been sc
actively crying graft and fraud, may
I then cease their work of trying to
wreck the Republican party In New
Mexico at the cost of thousands upon
lng an extensive knowledge of Industrial and other conditions and develop
ment in this part of the United States to tneir minutest detail as out lew thousands of dollars that might other
others have; a participant in the Territory's most stirring events of the wise be coming into this Territory in
past quarter of a century; a doer of deeds that count, who is not only Intl- tlie shape of industries.. and develop
mutely acquainted with the leaders who helped to make Territorial and local mont8 which we need.
history, but who also brushed elbows for a quarter of a century with th I ''Jh!u CU1fen mfore Sieves
. , ... , while these Investigations are adding
"common" people, who are the real rulers; versed with the Ins and outs of ftt pregent tQ the maIodoi.wm
the political game as it has been played In tho Southwest In the past few Whicn New Mexico is unjustly bear
decades; having kept himself thoroughly posted through the Territorial press ing, at the same time they will even
with events transpiring In the commonwealth, even after his last visit three tually work great good by vindicating
years ago, he Is still unembarrassed by factional affiliations, or personal tne men who have been caluminated
and 'political prejudices, that would hinder him In the great work he has Dy inese Pllucal orsans of the Demo
crstlc Diirtv
tit nut frt An PrfRlflont. Roosevelt has zlven him a free hand in New Mexico 1 Jt
It knows mat ne win use tm power u wi.y, nee irum imam uu the credlt of the Pl.esident that an Jn.
hypocrisy, so conservatively, yet, uneeus ioe, promptly ana decisively, tnat vestigation is now under way which
the result will be clean government In fact and not only In protestations; will serve to show up the true state of
that Increased and permanent prosperity for the people are assured and a affairs In New Mexico. When the In-
united Republican party a certainty, a party that will not only win, but vestigation Is ended, it is probable
deserve to win, great victories at the polls. iBeveral PaPers ' New Mexico
, , , , , x ., that have been so active in crying
; JFor these reasons, and they are certainly sufficient, the Daily New haye
Mexican pledges Its nearly support w me occupant ui me uovernurs cnair; water on a wnole jQt o tnlna
promises to advocate loyally through Its columns the unselfish policies of "Right here In this city we want a
the President and his appointee, George Curry; offers to do all In Its power smelter and several other industries,
to make the present Territorial administration a success and will deem including a big irrigation project to
.if well rewarded if this success redounds to the ereatness and clorv water the mesa lands adjacent. We
evil-minded ,papers and asking If . Ari
zona was not right In refusing to enter
joint statehood with New Mexico un
der such rotten political conditions as
we are supposed to have.
"The effect of such politics as those
anti-Republican papers have been
engaged in, has been to give New
Mexico a black eye wholly undeserved.
New Mexico Territorial affairs are to
day better than those of Arizona, yet
a few papers in this Territory give the
Arizona papers an opportunity to point
a finger of scorn at us. -
"The only really rotten administra
tion In this Territory in recent yeart
was that under the late Hagerman
regime and it is at an end.
"The Citizen hopes the Incoming
Governor, George Curry, will see to It
that every point of suspicion Is Inves
tigated and laid bare and that there
after those papers who have made a
practice of crying fraud will be made
to prove their assertions In court.
THE OLD TIMERS SHOULD NOT
BE FORGOTTEN.
Among the hundreds of prominent
citizens from every section of New
Mexico who are here to give Governor
George Curry a loyal and hearty
greeting were many of the pioneers
who came to the Territory years be
fore Governor Curry arrived and who
therefore knew him from the date of
his arrival In New Mexico and have
watched his career ever since. This
outpouring of many old friends ought
to be and the New Mexican believes
is very grateful and complimentary to
the new executive. These old timers
have done yoemen work for the up
building and advance of this common
wealth and this work was hard, ardu
ous and dangerous. Their valuable
services to the Territory In the ardu
ous and stirring times should not be
forgotten.
The Kansas City Journal expresses
'he following rather unique but evi
dently very truthful opinion of that
3 rent apostle and sufferer for the dear
people, namely "tho man of the
crown of thorn3 and the cross of
Told." It says:'
"The New York Times is unjust
when it 'says that Bryan is 'an insuf
ferable bore absolutely the most tire
some man in the United States.' Bry
an Is really entertaining. If he were
half as logical, fair and sincere as
he Is agreeablo personally he would
be a. rear statesman."
New York City since the first of
tho year has experienced some re
markably severe spells of cold weath
er, a good -deal of torrid heat, very
severe" storms, and Is now going
through a carnival of crime. Com
pare this record with that of Santa
Fe where since the first of the year
there has been only moderately cold
weather, a cool and enjoyable spring
and summer, not even what might be
called a high wind, and no great
rimes or transgressions of the law.
The City of El Paso is to get a bet
ter water supply. Another point in
which that city is ahead of New Mex
ico's Capital. After all, all Improve
ments must be brought about by the
people of the town which needs and
wants them. In El Paso they are up
and doing, but in Santa Fe unfor
tunately this is not the case. Never
theless the New Mexican will keep
on working hard to bring about a
change for the better.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
CONY T. BROWN,
Mining Engineer.
Secretary and Treasurer New Mexico
School of Mines.
Socorro New Mexico.
CORBET & 8MYTHE, ,
Civil, Mining and Hydraulic Engineers.
Assaying and General Contracting.
U. S. Deputy Mineral Surveyors.
East side Plaza. Santa Fe, N. M.
NEAT LUNCH COUNTER.
The Boa Ton Lunch Counter has
been repainted, and refurnished, and
Is now one of the best In i,he Terri
tory. They handle everything Id the
eating line from both eastern und
western markets. A call will convince
rou that thy know the bualneai
I TlfE FIRST JiATIOJIAL BAJVI
OF SANTA Ffr
The oldest banking Institution In New Mexico. Established In 1t70
RUFUS J. PALEN, President JOHN H. VAUGHN, Cashier.
LEVI A. HUGHE8, Vice' President ALFRED H. BRODHEAD,
Assistant Cashier.
Capital 8tock II ,000.
Surplus and Undivided Profits 163,5001
Transacts a general banking business In all Its branches. Loans
money on the most favorable terms on all kinds of personal and cl
ateral security Buys and sells bonds and tocks In all mirkets fur
Its customers. Buys and sella domestlo and foreign exchange and
makes telegraphic transfers of money to all porta of tho clvillzid
world on as liberal terms as are given by any money transmitting
agency, public or private. Interest allowed on time deposits at the
rate of three per cent per annum, on a six months' or year's tern.
Liberal advances made on consignments of live stock and products.
The bank executes all orders of Its patrons In the banking line, and
aims to extend to them as liberal treatment In all respects, as Is con
sistent with safety and the principles of sound banking. Safety Do
posit boxes for rei The patronage of the public Is -espectfully ao-liclted.
THE PALACE HOTE
WILLIAM VAUGHN, Prop.
One of the Best Hotels in the West
Cuisine and Table Service Unexcelled
Large Sample Rooms for Commercial Travelers.
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Santa Fe, New Mexico. Washington Avenue
LACOMB & GABLE, Proprietors.
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American and European Plan.' Commodious Sample Rooms. 8team
Heated. Electric tighted. Every Room a Good One, Short Order
Department Open Day and Night. Press the Button we do the rest.
Coronado Hotel and Cafe
One ot the Best Restaurants in ihe 8outhwest.
Wheu i need of anythiiur in the
printing line, such au wedding cards,!
invitations, inlets, call on the New
Mexican Printing Company, where
1 work is guaranteed.
OPEN DAY and NIGHT
You're Treated So Well You Can't Hardly Leave.
DON'T FORGET THOSE SWELL ROOMS
Only 50cl Hot and Cold Water Baths
SHORT ORDERS SERVED IN A RUSH
Eat Pure Food, Sleep on a Nice Clean Bed What More. (Es Baatanto
I respectfully, but earnestly request tht you take yr meals at
my restaurait, south side plaza,
G. LUPE rjERRERA, Prop.
want the Albuquerque Eastern Rail
road and lower shipping rates. But It
of the commonwealth, so that New Mexico may Ibefore long worthily and
proudly enter the sisterhood of states under the .present name. lg a Bafe bet that Albuquerque will get
The Dally New Mexican is certain that the people of the Territory, excepting none of tnese things and the Territory
perhaps, a small minority, are willing to stand staunchly by Governor Curry at large will not be developed as If
In his efforts to give New Mexico a clean, able administration of affairs,
and will be ready to support his every act in that direction.
Auspicious Indeed for New Mexico, for Governor Curry, for the people,
Is therefore the Inauguration which took place this afternoon, which gives
the commonwealth a strong man at the helm, who will guide the ship of
state safely upon the waters of Integrity, prosperity and greatness!
should be developed, while two or
three papers, for political effect, are
shouting fraud and corruption regard
less of whether It exists or not.
"The Citizen notices that the Ari
zona papers are commenting editor
ially on the statements made by thene
(Homestead Entry No. 8161.)
Notice for Publication. '
Department c! the Interior,
Land Office at Santa Fe, N. M.
July 9, 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that Lucian
ita. C. Villanueba, widow of Nicolas
Vlllanueba, deceased, of Galisteo, N.
M., has filed notice of his Intention
to make final commutation proof In
support of his claim, viz.: Homestead
Entry No. 8161 made November 23,
1904, for the WW 1-4, section 26, Town
ship 12 N., Range 11 E, and that said
proof will be made before the regis
ter and receiver at Santa Fe, N. M.,
on August 21, 1907.
He names the following witnesses
to prora his continuous residence up
on, and cultivation of, the land, viz.:
Juan Vlllanueba, Toraas Vlllanueba,
Ambroslo Pino, and Francisco Gon
zales, all of Oallsteo, N, M. I
MANTEL II OTERO, I
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