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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-09-21
Frauds in Russia.

The st. Petersburg correspondent of
the Daily Telegraph saws that formid-
able system of fraud has just been
brought to light in connection with the
Russian shipping trade. The Straits of
Kertch or Zeuiteale is one of the most
dangerous passages of the Black Sea.
and of late years the number of vessels
wrecked on the coasts has reached an
extraordinary aggregate. English in
surance companies have paid indemni-
ties amounting to many millions of
roubles. Attention has, however, been
drawn to the fact that a great MANY of
these disasters occurred in calm weather.
Other suspicious rcumslances were no.
ticed, such as the fortunes rapidlymade
by some of the pilots. Information was
sent to London that an individual named
francesca, formerly pilot. of Italian
origin, was the head of band OF pirates
of various nations-English, Italians,
Greeks and Russians made their
living by the disasters on the coast
They were in collision with the pilots
and charged huge sums for assisting the
vessels which the pilots suffered to GO
ashore. In less than two wears fifty
vessels were stranded and had recourse
% ire es'starea al taese pirate salvors.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-09-21
Honorable.

A well-known American aMhor-we
wish we could mention his name-died
lately, leaving a large estate to his
children. They assembled to hear his
will read, all of them being married
and heads of families. An adopt ed
daughter, who had offended their father,
it was found, was passed over in the
will with a triting legacy. One of the
daughters interrupted the reading of
the will.
"Father, l am sure, is sorry for that
by this time. A should have q
child's portion. We must make that
right.
The other children assented, eagerly.
Awidowed daughter with a large fam
lily received an equal share with the
other children. One of the sons spoke
now. &C ought to have more than
we men who are in bust
ness and are able to earn our
living. 1 will add so much'-stating
the sum-.'to her portion" The two
remaining brothers each agreed to give
the same amount.
When the will had been read, one of
the elder children said: There are
some of fathers old friends to whom he
would have given legacies if he had
not been i'll and forgetful when this
paper was written. Shall we not make
that right"
1t was done, cordially and promptly.
Now this was only the just action OF
just and honorable people; but how
care such conduct is in persons to whom
legacies are given Chicago Interior.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-09-21
Various Oaths.

1t Ms a customary thing in what are
called the dark ages for o swearer to
lay his hand on a cruciix as sacred
symbol, or touch the altar while ne
swore by the God to whom it was ded-
icated. Soon he came to swear by the
crucifix itself or .'by the rood" OF
kindred origin is the oath ''by the
mass" 'by the Wounds hence
{" 'swounds" and POUNDS" The sacred
water was to the vulgar mind part OF
Gods corporal nature, hence Goods
bodikin," favorite oath of the Eliza
bethian age.
The custom of placing the right hand
upon some sacred object was considered
of the utmost importance, and there
was quite difference in the degree of
the solemnity of the oath according as
the object sworn by was more or less
sacred. When Harold of England
swore to William the Conqueror that
he would not push his claim to the
crown, he supposed that he was only
swearing on missal or prayer-book
which was lying on a chest, and hence
could do so with a mental reservation,
but the oath was really the most bind
ing possible, as was afterward dis
closed, when William removed the
cloth with which the chest was covered
and disclosed the authentic relics of
saint. 1t was claimed at one time in
the Irish troubles, in James us time,
that the oath upon the eucharist of an
Irish Catholic could not be relied upon
in the court, unless the priest who con-
secrated it was in sympathy with the
English Government. For it was said
that the transubstantiation depended
entirely upon the will of the priest, and
if he did not wish the bread of the
wafer to be changed into the body and
blood it would be nothing but bit Of
baked dough, which everyone could
swear falsely upon without committing
perjury.
An Abyssinian chief, who had sworn
an oath he disliked, was seen to scrape
it off his tongue with his knife and spit
it out. And in Germany, to this day,
there are places where the witness,
when he wants to tell lie or swear
falsely, crooks his finger, as il to in
dictate to his conscience that his oath
was crooked. Cleceland Herald.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-09-21
LOVES POWER.

If were blind, and thou shouldst enter
Ser so softly in the room,
should know il,
i should feel IL,
Something subtle would reveal it,
And glory round thee center
That would tighten up the gloom,
And my heart would surely guide me,
With Loves second sight provide me, -
One amid the crowd to find,
I'll were blindI
If 1 were deaf, and thou hadst spoken
Ere thy presence had known,
/ should know ii,
/ should feel ii,
Something subtle would reveal 1t,
And the seal at once be broken
BY Loves liquid undertone.
Deaf to other. stranger voices,
And the worlds discordant noises
Whisper, wheresoe'er thou art,
Twill reach my heart.
IF were dead and thou shouldst vcntare
Near the coffin where / lay,
should know it,
/ should feel it,
Something subtle would reveal il,
And no look of mildest censuye
Rest upon that face of clay.
Shouldst thou kiss me, conscious flashes
OF Loves fire through Deaths cold ashe
Would give back the cheek It's red,
If / were dead!
Josephine Pollard. in The Century
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-09-21
About Water.
Journal.

A curious fact about water is that it
Is the rust of the metal known as hy-
drogenium. When oxygen combines
with iron it forms a reddish rust, and
the metal becomes in time disintegra-
ted. In this condition it is said to be
oxidized. Now, water is simply oxi-
died hydrogenium. This metal is
present in the sun and in all the plan
cts in enormous quantities. Indeed, it
is said that the human body is COM
posed of 81 pals of water, mingled
with some lime, iron and certain salts.
Chemistry has revealed to US many
marvels, but none greater than the
composition of common wates.-Dens-
eresfs Monthly.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28

sition at Santa Fewill be the grand
est and most far-reaching in its re-
suits of any like one ever held in
this country. Indeed there never
was one contemplated, or which
could have been contemplated like
it, inasmuch as no other city on the
Continent approaches a history so
nearly the age of the third of a
thousand years. Of late years,
Eastern capital has been largely in
vested in our Territory through
trusted agents, and in July the
capitalists so investing, and others
seeking avenues for investment,
will visit our Tertio- -Millennial, and
their keen appreciation of " golden
opportunities" will awaken their
ardor, and investments will soon
I'LL all of our mines with needed
machinery. cover all of our grazing
plains with cattle, till all of our til
liable and yet untitled lands, and
till all our camps, puebIos, towns,
and cities with people, rendering
the atmosphere environing them to
rise up and take its course vocal
with the hum of industry and con-
tent.
Let none, therefore, lie back su-
pinely when the time for action ar
riNes. Even now be on the alert.
Let us select our best, ablest, and
most upright men, and clothe them
with authority to go to Santa Fe in
July, there to represent the County
which is tie precious Jewel in the
brilliant head OF New Mexico.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28

THE telegram Of Judge McComas
from Santa Fe to his wife at Albu-
querque, announcing his appoint
ment...as attorney for the second
judicial district, was very express
sive. 1t merely stately that the
successful applicant desired to Sc
cure board and lodging with her.
1t was answered in the affirmative.
This reminds us Of campaign in
Indiana, if VIC recollect Alright, in
1867, when Hendricks was pitted
against Baker for Governor. On
the night OF election, returns were
flowing from the telegraph wires to
the Bates House, the principal ho-
tel in indianapolis. On the plaza
sat Gov. Baker and wife, and pros
pectiye Gov. Hendricks and his
WlIe, all special ana familiar friends.
AT first the returns favored Hen
bricks, (the Democratic candidate, J
and Mrs. IL. felt certain that her
Tom was going to get there, when
she archly turned toward the Gov.
and said Sure as you live l am
going to sleep with the next Gov
ernor of Indiana to-night;" where
upon Gov. Baker promptly res
ponded, "all right, just make the
necessary arrangements with Mrs.
Baker" Baker was elected, and
Mrs. Hendricks appetite to sleep
with Governor, was defeated.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28

The Lincoln County LEADER has
a very dignifed article on the sub
ject of editorial chickering's. "
That's all very we'll But after all
editors are no better, and but
little worse than other people.
When another editor assaults lis,
and thinks he will get or without a
counter blow, he is off, that is all.
We have never in the whole course
of long experience in journalism
volunteered an assault upon any
one. Our battles are only defen-
sive ones. We did not assault the
Lake Valley or any other Herald
first. We only replied to insults
offered, and without the shadow of
cause or provocation. When it
stops, we stop. That is all. But
this lecture from paper which has
never appeared in a single issue
without IFS regular fight at its Lin
coin county neighbor is almost as
cool as the weather which IS now
playing the devil with the fruit
patches Of New Mexico,
The above excerpt is from the
Neoo Ilericen. The gifted Col. is
again off lie is of, in that up to
present writing the LEADER has
not thrown a cuss or other improp-
er word at the head of its cote,n-
pOrary. On the contrary our per
sonal and professional relations
have been uninterruptedly friendly
The other chap sometimes tries to
be funny at our expense, in which
case we tickle our type and laugh
at his jokes, but we use no naugh-
ty words. We are paragon exam
pies as well as teachers.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28

THE Governor has revoked the
order providing for a board of in
qulry to examine into the alleged
militia irregularities in the late kill
ing Of John Shannon, and two
others near Lake Valley. The or
der states that since the Dona Ana
county grand jury has examined
thirty witnesses and failed to sub
stantiate the charges and insinua-
tions against Major Fountain, no
court OF inquiry is necessary in the
premises.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28
NUMBER 2S.
NOTICE
To the Miners of Lincoln County.
AND YET ANOTHER MAN SPEAKS
on THE SAME SUBJECT.

The undersigned ghaylng .,.bcen
appointed as one of commit
tee to assist in making credit
able mineral display at the coming
Exposition to be held at Santa Fe
this season, and desiringj all the
mining districts in Lincoln countv
to be fully represented; (; therefore
the miners of the various mining
districts are requested to call meet
lhgs and select some suitable per-
son, resident in each district, TO
make collections of ore specimens.
to be exhibited at the exposition.
and if possible represent the dis
trlct IN person. The persons so
selected, in order to insure harrno-
ny and work with effect, can meet
and organize rs a board, or special
committee for the whole County.
The Railroad Company will charge
the usual rate on exhibits, but re-
turn them free, unless left for per-
manent exhibition, if so, fall freight
charges will be remitted. The
opportunity here presented of
bringing the great mineral resourc-
es Of Lincoln County prominently
before the public should not be
neglected. Hoping that everv
MINER and person interested in the
present and future prosperity of
our County, and Mining Industries
will take a jealous interest in this
matter, l remain, respectfully,
f. A. BLAKE, Committeeman
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28

The Albuquerque A Journal says:
A bad state of feeling exists be-
tween the citizens and the San Car
los Indians. The Indians make a
practice Of going off the reserva-
tion whenever they please. There
is strong talk Of raid being made
on the reservation Indians. In that
event a great deal of blood would
be shed on both sides, as General
Crook is determined to protect the
reservation" SIN that event" if
he doesn't protect the Indians any
better than he did the citizens we
can easily guess the result.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28

GEN. JNo. A. LOGAN, Illinois ia
vorite U. S. Senator, and not only
the possible, but probable Repub-
lican candidate for the Presidency
in 1884, is now at Santa Fe, and
will remain in this Territory.some
three months. His trip hither can
not be ascribed TO politics, as New
Mexico has no vote. Had it been
otherwise such inference would be
drawn.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28

IHE LEADER is not given to scan
dal, and would prefer throwing the
mantle OF charity over an errine
man or woman than to cover either
with calumny, or even mcrited op-
probrlum. OF late it has become no.
torous that VIM. M. Roberts, who
i"teIy held a respectable position
IN Lincoln County society, had de-
yeloped into a thief and forger.
We could supply columns of par
tlculars from Colorado papers, but
think we can fill our paper with
more entertaining matter. 1t will
be remembered that he gave it out
that he had died of small pox at
Denver. Far better would it have
been for him, and all who bear his
name, had he thus shufiled off his
mortal..coil. But instead, he forged
the names Of two or three of his
friends and clients, and with the
proceeds, some $4,000, skipped to
Washington Territory. "'Tis true,
It's pity, and pity It's tits true. -
Before he takes broth with Satan it
IS possible that he may be brought
to earthly justice, as it is under
stood that officers are tolerablv
close upon his heels.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28
TERRITORIAL.
LINCOLN COUNTY AT SANTA FE

We call attention to two commu
nications which we publish i'll to
days LEADER, one written and sub
scribed by Col. F. A. Blake, of We
IA Cruz, and the other By arespect
ed citizen of White Oaks, both
urging the speedy appointment o.
representatives from Lincoln Coun
ty to the coming Tertio-Millenium
Exposition, to open at Santa Fe,
July 2nd prox.
We do not know whether or moi
the time has come to make these
appointments. If not, it surely
cannot be far distant, and the time
should not be extended too near
the opening day of the Exposition,
as our representatives should be
known, and enabled to understand
ingly communicate and correspond
with such of our citizens as are pos
sessed Of information touching our
mineralogical, cereal, vegetable,
and grazing possibilities, and those
who can provide specimens of the
products of each.
But the LEADER would impress
it upon the minds of "all whom it
may concern" that the duty indi-
Gated involves much responsibility.
When the time comes many men
will present themselves as candi-
dates solely for personal reasons,
and not to advance the interests of
our County or Territory, and such
men would prove incapable of rem
dering implied service. While we
may not have many fully capable
Of properly representing us, and
perspicuously presenting our ad-
vantages, we make free to say that
there are many who desire to 90 to
Santa Fe as our accredited repre-
sentatiyes who are VIGOROUSLY in
competent, and when the time
comes we want to see them heavily
sat down upon. We say this for
the general veal. The LEADER has
no representative or known friend
who is ambitious to be crowned
with the honor of representative to
the Grand Exposition. We care
not who may be accredited as our
County Commissioners-what ma
tionality, politics or religion they
may represent, but as a guardian of
our local interests, those of Lincoln
County, and the Territory of New
Mexico, which embraces all the in
terests of the writer, present and
prospective, we feel like crying
aloud against the honoring any
man unworthy of honor at the ex-
pense Of our vital interests.
In our judgment, the Exposi-
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28

IT appears that the Mexican and
American troops have formed a
combination and the American Gen.
will have the command. This ar
rangemcnt will be very satisfactory
to the Indians. fit had been made
three years ago Old Vic would be a
hale, hearty old buck today.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28

The two movable iron buildings to
be prepared tor Moody and Sankey
in London will accommodate 5000
persons, and while one is in use
the other will be erected in the
next metropolitan district where
meetings are to be held.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28

The aversion to hanging is so
very great that, although there
were 1872 known murders in the
United States during 1882, only
1872 murderers were hanged.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28

The Kansas City Journal says il
believes Gen. Crook is working in
the interest Of patent hair restora-
tive company.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28
THE Queens leg is convalescent

The school-slate manufacturers
have entered Into combination
and advanced the price of their
goods 20 per cent.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28

KINNEY, the rustler, has gone to
tt' Leayenworth. Kansas, on a five
years visit. Maj. Fountain, es-
corted him thithcr.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28
Editor LEAEER:

The Tertio-Millennial Anniversary
Celebration, to be held at Santa Fe
commencing July 2nd, promises to
be OF great interest to the futnrerof
the Territory, and it's interest de-
PendS upon the display made bv
the various parts Of the Territory.
l would like to see White Oaks
and Lincoln County take part in
this celebration, and make a fair
showing Of her resources. To do
TINS 1t is necessary to have some
united action in the premises. I
would like to see the matter agitat-
co. or see some enterprising citi-
zen take hold of the matter. It is
well known that Lincoln County
can excel in many oftho cereals. in
coal and especially y in gold ores, and
our silver ores will compare favor
ably with any country.
Let us not stand in our own
light, nor put it under a bushel
A CITIZEN.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28
JOSE MONTANA Y SAIS,
Comersiantes PormenOr
LINCOLN, n. M.

AvIso-NOsOtros los avajo frmados dis
imos Nd nuestros letores que emos mu-
dado nucstro comersio Ia tienda nueva
pora ycndcr mas barata que ninguna otra
persona pOr dinerO, al menudello v asi
cIello que tenemOs un buen surtido. de
efectOs, y tambien Yendemos mais un
presto redusido pasenado sen ganoTde sc
ala Ticnda de Jose Montana Sais su
IincCln. y. VI.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28

Over 10000 Canadians returned
to the Dominion from the United
States last year. The Manitoba
craze carried them back, and took
with them thousands Of Americans.
In due time the Americans will be
returning to their own native land,
followed by stream of Canucks.
eB- Proof of Labor blanks to be had
at this office. frosh from the machine.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28

JoHN. II. WALTERS, President of
the Terrence Mining Company, died
suddenly and Unexpectedly, at Sill
yer City, on Tuesday last.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-04-28

Blank WARRANTY DEEDS at retail or by
the quantity, al tine LEADER office.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-04-19
R. b. WILSON g. co.,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
RUSSELLYILLE,

Special attention given to Probate
and Chancery business, and the col
lection of claims.
The following are a few of the val
liable lands and town property that
have come into our control in the
course Of our business and which we
offer for sale ut very reasonable pri-
ces:
One nice cottage containing five
rooms with over one acre OF land,
delightfully."- located in the town OF
Russellville. A good barn and other
out houses, also two wells Of excel
lent water.
One good house we'll finished, with
) rooms and lot, conveniently ioca-
ted near the business portion OF
town. Good well, barn, etc.
Several vacant los in the town of
Russellvile, well and beautifully To-
Gated for residences, lying in differ
ent portions OF the town.
Eighty acres of good land l ! miles.
east of Russellville, well improved
with fine residence containing 8
rooms, splendid barn, fine young
orchard and 30 acres in good state
of cultivation. In splendid neigh
borhood. All the Improvements first
class.
so acres about 81 miles s + Of
town, about 20 acres in cultivation.
Small residence. Very cheap.
GO acres ofgood land adjoining the
town OF Russelville 80 acres in
good state of cultivation: good resi-
dcnce, well, barn and otkcr out hous-
es.
so acres s miles northeast OF Rus
sellvillc. About 10 acres in cultiya-
ton, dwelling etc. Good land.
Best watered place in the county.
Very cheap
geo acres u miles South Of Potts Sta
ton on l.. X. q II. ). II. u 50 acres in
civilizations. Good Dwelling. Barn
30x20, two stories high, twp cribs, 3
stables, COW house, 2 never failing
wells. Ia iirst-class ieighborhoOd,
convenient to school and churches
Land flrst-c class hilland creek bottom.
A very desirable place and offered very
cheap.
The above are a few Of the lands
and town property in our hands for
sale The titles to all Of which are