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Newspaper
The La Jara Chronicle
Location
La Jara, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
1
The independents fail to justify replacing the county government. The current administration is praised for a cash basis, paid public debt, low tax levy, and improved roads and bridges benefiting farmers and residents. The piece argues the independents lack business ability and have failed in ventures, urging taxpayers to stay with proven officials.
The Chronicle accuses the independent party of being a mongrel group of malcontents in politics for office. It cites new nominee Patricio Lopez of La Jara and W. O. Mieir as deputy district attorney, W. H. Mallett for county clerk, and says editor Jose Alfaro endorses them. It also denounces three itinerant preachers from Alamosa as hypocritical and tax avoiding, seeking favorable notice by attacking local saloon- owners.
The Chronicle forecasts Jose Alfaro publisher of El Tri Unfo at Antonito will soon skulk away from Conejos County and attempt to conceal his whereabouts and identity from the community. It deems him venal cruel and merciless with assassin like cunning and thief like avarice. He is described as an outcast among his people and spurned by all others.
In a unusual campaign move W. O. Mieir acts for the independents under a pledge from A. L. Moses who vows to name Mieir deputy district attorney if elected. The note hints at potential division should Moses win the office.
A county voters information piece accuses independents of tax dodging, naming W H Mallett and others who allegedly pay little or no taxes. The piece cites overall tax totals and questions the candidates commitment to public funds, concluding with a quote from Elbert Hubbard.
The Independent nominee Patricio Lopez, long active in Costilla and Taos counties, has repeatedly run for office and suffered defeat. He adheres to a belief that lightning might strike unexpectedly, while locals decry wags in Conejos county as they did in Costilla and Taos.
A local critique lists Hod Dubendorff Tom Ormond W A Braiden Patricio Lopez and Alexander Oliver as former saloonkeepers gamblers or bootstrapped fortune seekers now posing as reformers. The piece labels them independent ticket backers and accuses many of moral pretense and criminal pasts. It warns voters to beware reform tags amid accusations of saloons gambling halls and deception.
Independent sheriff candidate Miguel Antonio De Herrera is questioned for misused funds in school district No. 12. Accusers note two De Herrera brothers long controlled the district's disbursements and claim De Herrera drew funds, including an $80 expense for minor repairs. Critics say district management is a county disgrace with a pig penable building, calling for an explanation from De Herrera.
The Chronicle denounces W. A. Braiden and W. H. Mallett as corrupt, untrustworthy figures in Conejos County politics. Described as liars, thieves, and social parasites, they are depicted as inseparable schemers allied in shoddy business and public graft, urging readers to oppose their independent campaign.
A quote shows Alkali Bill Braiden claiming support for closing La Haras saloons unless town license revenue is needed, while he also advocates for closing saloons and presents himself as a prohibitionist.
When the independent ticket wins and court matters arise, seek comments from Worshipful Master Roy Campbell of Alamosa Lodge No 44 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and his three brother Masons Preachers Darley Harrison and Butler. Contact lodge secretary-treasurer Hod Dubendorff for input.
Albert L. Moses joins a letter writing fad flooding the district with thousands of cheap hand bills attacking Hon. James D. Pilcher. Moses acknowledges the lies and so do others, leaving no need for argument in the case.
The candidate on the Republican ticket for Conejos County first district, Luis Jaramillo, is described as a progressive business man who would be one of the best commissioners the county has had. Voters are urged to elect Jaramillo as commissioner.
The Chronicle notes W H Beers would not accept the nomination on the independent ticket. He avoids glory and prefers to run to win office only if chances exist. He states Patricio Lopez or other contenders may receive the honor, which pleases Lopez.
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