Harry Hermann, the “Wild Dutchman of…
source date: 1889
availability: public-domain

little regard in this section. A man who takes the life of another stands a better chance to get off than the man who steals a horse. It is high time that a stop be put to this kind of business, and some of these red- handed murderers given the full penalty of the law. Harry Hermann, the “Wild Dutchman of the Mogollons,” spent a few days in the city this week while on his way to Socorro. He says that the people of that section are making a general “kick” at the Socorro officials for the manner in which they have been treated in the collec- tion of taxes. The tax collector did not visit that precinct, and suit was brought against those who did not pay, thus attaching enormous costs, which in many instances amount to more than the taxes. The suit brought against the Sheri- dan company is for $165 more than the tax. Captain Maunsell’s tax amounted to $300 and he was sued for $1100. Herrman was charged $8 for being two days behind the date pre- scribed by law, for paying his tax — twenty-odd dollars. Mr. Herrmann states that the people will fight the suits and take a change of venue to this county. This may be one instance when the change of venue law will prove a benefit to a persecuted community. From the April 26, 1889, Issue of The Enterprise