The Mesilla Valley independent. [volume] (Mesilla, N.M.) 1877-1879, 1877-12-15

entitled - vote, 50 that a difference of
dollar will make or unmake citizen. But
dsIlars are as big a. cart wheels IN. New York
about this time. There is general stagna-
ton oi business, and times are terribly hard
There never were 50 many men and women
ont If employment in this city before, men
with families to support gladly work for
, doilsr day, and when the rent is paid, and
the coal and bread is paid for there is but
little of the dollsr left to purchase clothing
Nor shoes. or medicine for the sick child.
fAsrrsissnvsS-=afxs I xs=cSuuut FIND work TO earn
the dollar; If the rent is not paid, in advance,
the tenant il elected after three hours notice
10 quit and his few household goods throxn
ou; on the sidewalk, 40 swift is the lawn
favor Of The landiord-in this great demo-
cratic city TFftIe tot of the poor sewing xo-
man Of this city isa hard one, no stranger
can form the most remote idea of the wretch
ed existence, this large and hard working
class xFe compelled to lead. UnceAsing Ia,
bear fran snnrise to midnight will enable an
industrious girl TO earn say three dollars per
week when times are good and work plenti-
full Of which she pays one half for rent.
There are At least $4,000 femaIcs in this city
who earn their bread BY labor imagine what
must De their condition when fully one third
Of them are unable TO procure employment.
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Notwithstanding the hard times, the thea
/ tres appear 10 be well patronized Miss Mary
Anderson. a young western girl of IS is now
the leading attraction; she came to New York
| with provincial reputation which she has
I found It difficult 10 ma5ntaIn On the metro
politan stage. She has great genius and
when time and study hss corrected some
prominent faults in her acting will take rank
as a star Of the first magnitude. 1t is whis-
percd IN musical and dramatic circles that .
young musical prodigy il soon to appear be-
fore New York audience Ii was nv good
| fortune 10 be present at private exhibition
Of the yuutltffnt perforrlers skill as pianist,
ard IN sal candor must admit that it was
4 wonderful lie has hal no teaching. but
competent musical critics say that with cub
tare be will sugpass Rubcnstein. HIS name
is EDpY JENSISes; he is son of JOHN W.
JESNISas, tile favorite actor who recently
made such hit in .'PiGk Dominoes' Eddy
inheFits his talent and predict that he will
I one day ereate(a sensation in the musical
word. notice yoCr pSper on 6ie in the
rcaiiing rooms Of the principal hotels, and
I, observe thati attracts the attention Of per-
sons who tske an Interest in your far or sec
I ton. Why do YOU not continue your sketches
describing your valley they are interesting
and instructive To those who desire to obtain
interesting and instructive information re-
gar,ling tie resources Of New Mexico, and
cannat fail to direct the attention OF capital
seeking safe investment towards you
raE TEXAS rAclstc RAILROAD.
II is geneyaliy believed here that Congress
will giant 9i,l in constructing ths Texas Pa
eiar Road The project meets With riisfavor
ia this city as it IS thoug that the opening
! Of southern route q the Pacific will have
damaging effect upon New York commerce
by diyernng portion Of our Pacific trade to
southern ports.
kxIeKERBocKER.
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