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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-02
Destructive Fire.
PORTLAND, ORE. Septic

PORTLAND, ORE, september d
On Sunday night fierce fire broke out
on The lower dock, which ragged until
the entire block was consumed, embrac-
property to the value of Sl50,0C0
Church & Coulter, owners of the Es-
mond, lose $4,000, nearly covered by
insurance; Henry Everdng, $4,000; d.
MacSay, 5000; Tatum & Brown, $751;
Geo, and L. III. Wade & Co., $4,000.
Barrett, the actor, and troupe. were
guests of the hoiei, hut escaped without
loss,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-02
A WEEKS NEWS.
Cleaned by Telegraph and Mail
WASHINGTON NOTES.

THE gold reserve in the United States
Treasury is S129, 900, 000 or about SO, zoo, 900
more than it was few weeks ago.
F. B. PICKERnL, of the Interior Depart
ment, who recently returned to Washing
ton from a tour of inspection of the Pacific
Railroads, says the Central and Union are
both good property, but that the West has
too many railroads for the population. He
thinks the Northern Pacific will be the best
trans-continental route.
THE Internal Revenue Bureau reports a
falling off of receipts at the rate Of $9.000,-
900 per annum, for which no reason can be
given.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-02
RAILWAY ACCIPENTS.

| Nineteen Persons Injured, One Fatally, ~
an Accident i'll EermOnt-A Train Ditehed
and Two Pullman Cars Burned On this
Chicago Alton Road in Illinois.
BRATTIGBORo. VT, September a.
When the downward mixed train on the
! Brattleboro & Whitehall Rad, due here
at 4:40 p. m yesterday, was just south
west of the river bridge, West Dummer-
| stOn, freight Car left the track, carry
| ing with it four other cars, including
passenger coach, and which were precip-
tated down atwenty-foot embankment.
George L. Richmond, of Jamaica, had
his skull fractured, and was fatally in
! jured. His wife and daughter were quite
/ seriously injured, the lat, er about the
spine and hips.
Mrs. George Hastings and Miss Don
nelly, of Dummers ton, We're badly
bruised, and received Internal Injuries.
James Underwood, of Ncwfape, hid
his face bruised.
Melan Davidson received severe cash
on the forehead.
About fifteen other passengers were
Slightly injured. Medical aid was sum-
moned by telephone from BrattIeborO,
and train was Immediately dispatched
to the see Ne of the accident.
Richmond has since died. HIS wife
and daughter and wite'S sister are the
most severely jured of the six others,
but ell will probably recover. The other
persons injured We're only slightly hurt
BLooMINGToS, Ill, September ..
The Chicsgo & Alton trsin, bound
for St. Louis, was ditched twenty miles
south of her. ny collision. Two of the
Pullman cars were burned, but none of
the passengers were severely injured In
the wreck. The collision occurred Just
as tn. passenger pulled out from small
station, and it is presumed that the
lamps i'll the >leepers, or the stove in the
caboOse set fire to- the train. Two freight
cars were also burned, tut he passengers
had ample time to get out OF the Pullman
cars.
The engine had been stopped for re.
pairs, when 4 freight train, following at
the rate of fifteen mics an hour, ran into
the sieeperS, doubling them up, smashing
the freight engine and setting fire TO the
former. a scene of CONSERVATION ensued,
but the rr'lnpt assistance of the train
men prevented any of The occupants OF
the sieepers from being injured. Tbej
escaped with few sight burns, but Iosi
nearly all their garments.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-02

mouth, Lincoln and Beatrice, Nebraska,
and Atchison and LeavenwOrth, Kansas.
The Board held meeting at the Southern
Hotei at nOon and after discussing the mat
ter finally decided upon LeavenwOrth as the
location. That city devotes $40 acres OF
land as the site, and gives $4,000 in aid of
the erection of buildings.
TIE Ellsworth Building and Loan Asso-
citation, capital stock $4,000, las filed q
charter with the Secretary of State.
RILEY COUNTY Fair was success.
THREE cases of Texas fever were dis
covered among mich cows at Manhattan,
OH the Esd. The cows had been allowed to
enter tie inclosure in which the Adams cat
tie, affected with the fever, were kept sew
eral weeks ago, and it was supposed that
they contracted the disease in that way.
LIEUTENANT NICHOLSON, United States
Army, who las been detailed to preside
ever the Department of Military Science at
the State Agricultural College, has arrived
at Manhattan with his family.
JOHN K. WRIGHT, of Davis County, with
in two or three days lost SIX of his best
HolStein calves from black leg. There were
rpmors of other losses in the neighborhood
THE Kaw River was reported as having
an unusual boom, consequent on the recent
heavy rains.
A PEINTER named F. W. Bets, an EN-
ploye OF the LeavenwOrth Times, fell over
the railing of the stairs, recently, from the
second to the lower floor of the building, re-
ceiying severe if not fatal injuries.
SARATOGA is feeling happy over her
prospects of an immediate jump toward
greater prosperity. The survey for an ex-
tension of the Wichita &c Western Road
from Kingman to Saratoga has been made,
and tie depot site is located The road
will be completed within yeaI.
THE new pipe organ in the Presbyterian
Thurcl. at Manhattan was built at cost of
sI.50Q.
GOvERNoR CLICK was recently on .
humping tour in tile State.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

Governor Sheldon and Secretary
Rich ought to he proud of having Val
encia county BASS Its solid condemna-
tory resolutions against them. Valen.
GAS curses are to the ears OF honest
men the highest praises. There is no
question OF the rascality OF the Val.
encia county people and their disprov-
al Of the two officials who have incur.
red their wrath is conclusive proof that
II those gentlemen are knaves they Do
not belong " the Valencia county
gang.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

II Dona ANA county feels herself too
poor to maintain her county govern.
ment. she can scud under light CANVASS
until the next meeting of the legisla-
ture and then get itself annexed to
Sierra county. by that time Sierra
county will have her county buildings
all paid for and will be in shape to take
hold aud help poor Dona Ana out. Las
Cruces people can then attend court st
Hillsboro and learn how it is them
selves. Don't despair. friends. your
condition Is not hopeless.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

A recent dispatch To 81. Louis papers
from western Texas states that cattle
In that section are dying In large mum
beers in consequence of adTouth which
is cutting Of the grass aud water SUP.
ply. Myriads VI caterpillars have
also appeared and are destroying all
kinds Of vegetation. II true 1t exhib.
It's a deplorable state OF affairs.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

New Mexico Is attracting consider
able Attenuon At Washington As well
a elsewhere. While It's notoriety is
based upon alleged discredi.able legis-
lation. u naturally brings out the other
points. and our mines. land grants.graz-
ing and other questions are receiving
a share Of attention not given 10 the
territory before. 40 II We are being
dished up at headquarters In an un-
sAvory way il looks As IL We were get
ting an advertising that will do Us
good.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

The Atchisor, Topeka & Santa Fe
lmpeny arc extending their lines
trough the Hot Springs canon above
~ Vegas. They viii establish q large
.noer " tie camps among the piner-
, in That section, AID will make Las
gas a supply deIoi Tor bui.ding ma
lal. rhey are erecting wood p'eserv-
works there also, which when com.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

The RANGE understands that Z. F.
Holmes will be commissioned justice Of
the peace for Sierra county. Cant
make Il better appointment, as Holmes
Is one of our best and clearest headed
business men, and he attends 70 the
business of his Office with care dill.
Qence and intelligence. He would
make a hrst-class county judge.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

The republican convention held In
Valencia county last week, charged
trand and numerous kindred crimes
against Secretary Rich and Governor
Sheldon for their action In circumvent-
Ing J. Francisco Chavez's trick In At
tempting to steal the organization of
the late territorial council. A modest
man would expect Valencia county TO
deal with those phrases sparingly that
they might not ~ back with renewed
force,
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

Bernalillo county has two sherifs.
viz: Perfecto Armiio and Santiago Baca
The county commissioners sometimes
say that they did and sometimes that
they did not remove Armtio. Gov
erhor sheldon declared the Office.
vacant and appoihted Santiago Baca
TO ill IL. Judge Bell after hearing the
case said there was no cause for re-
moval and that consequently Armijo is
not removed. Armiio has the office
and Baea has the governors certificate
and both asgume TO be sheriff. There
Is no reason why the law should not b.
inforcsd In this county.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

The democrats at large IN New Mex
ieO land there are Il few OF tkeml are
spared the trouble Of bothering about
choosing delegates to the Chicago ma
tional convention by the Albuquerque
members Of the party who performed
the ardiOus labor for them. There APP
pears 20 be a smatter of bQss rules.
IN New Mexico even among the demo-
Gratis.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

Tls eaan Ia have oougress nnlIfy
ths arts u ths last territorial irgisla-
lure. - l~inx followed % vigorously.
and il look- some IS Il q might be duue
on the gruund of - illegal ard infor-
NAL organization. The resolutions pre-
sented b. Representative Mansanarrs
~ congress asking that al aets Of The
legislature be suspended. was ad0pted
promptly and senator Harnson's com
mIttee Is giving the whole subject =
Ihornngh aiftlng.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

The senate COMMITTEES heard II. L.
Warren Of santa Fe as against, and
Hovernor sheldon in defense Of the
acts Of the late legislature. on Friday
last. It is strange that Warren should
have become 10 exceedingly brilliant
aud sheldon 80 wonderfully imbecile Of
Q sudden as the special dispatches to
New Mexlco's dailies represent. There
must be u prejudice in the case. The
Texed question will soon be- settled.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

F. u. speare Of the Socorro board Of
commissioners has gone east to negoti.
ate the court house bonds. 50 says the
socorro Sun. The RANGE would like
TO ask the whereabouts Of the gentle
men whom 1t was reported were snx
ious to take the bonds ut par at six per
cent. and to pay u premium Of twenty
cents IL eight per cent. was allowed.
Il was understood that tins offer was
the basis Of the appropriation.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

The present indications would seem
TO indicate that james G. Blaine will
20 10 Chicago with sufficient votes 10
nominate him. asking no odds Of any
Of his cotemporaneous candidates. His
strength lies almost wholly In those
states where republican ELECTORAL votes
are possible. which Is the best pussibl,
recommendation for his candidacy,
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

The Hsary College iottsu Of Louis
vile. KY has suoeumb@d 10 the post
master generals vigorous var upon In
situations Of iis elAss. and gut the
business.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

Albuquerque is putting forth It's beat
endes7ors to haze Governor Sheldon
removed from Office. il Is claimed and
apparently truthfully that be acts with
Santa Fe to the detriment of the re-
malnder Of the territory that he usurps
the power Of the judiciary, and that be
is ar aren't liar. Judge Bell is men
toned as his desired successor. The
attempted removal is not likely how
ever 10 be attended with SUCCESS.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

Las Cruces citizens are engaged IN
constructing hreakwsters along the
banks Of tbs Rio Grsnde IN anticlpa-
ton OF the June rise. There Is not the
least doubt that the river will he up
and doing IN u month OF SO hence. Con-
sequently the people Oh Its banks should
be up and doing now.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

AZ accounts agree that the Crur de
Alene boom Is already busted and that
visitors are leaving Lbere faster than
they are going, IL Is proven that the
Northern Pacific railroad company
haodled the grain Of truth in the Ceur
ie Alene mineral richness 10 make a
mountain Of fiction and that the thing
ips 10 this nutshell. The Black range
richer In mineral than the Ceur lie
Alene.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

The jury at Hunnvilla Ala. which
tried Frank james for completely IN
The Musssl Shoals rUbbsry, rendered II
verdict Of not guilty. he Sas imme-
dialely rearrested for the Boonyllle.
Mo-. train robbery. The Minnesota
officers we're on hand but were not
Quick enough TO get him.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

By leave obtained from the general
government. through their agent, Major
Llewellen. the Mescalero Apache In.
dians have become mem 1ers of the
Lincoln County Stock association.
This Is considerable OF a climb up.
wards for the red man and particularly
for the Apache. II is not ut all un.
likely that Mr.. Mescalero may inter,
pref his membership TO mean that h,
owns all the stock belonging TO the
members OF the association and that
some hne night he may walk of will
such Of said stock as he car convent
emily manage. The Apache IL n suspl
cious character in any capacity or rela
tion,
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

The Las Cruces Republican is max.
a fight against the county Of Sierra
that is totally unwarranted on any
grounds. II is a doleful cry over spilled
milk. and hasn't the merit Of Il desire
or hope of accomplishing any good.
The abuse Is not sincere on the part Of
Editor Hildreth and il Is not demanded
by the Republicans proprietors or pat.
rons aud he might as well allow the
subject TO drop. At least let Sierra
rest until it is determined by congress
that there Is such a county in fact.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02
Dissolution Notice.

NOTICE IL hereby given that the | e 6rm
~ of l.. Corson a Co. doing business at Chic.
tide, socorro county, New Mexico, is this day
Dissolved by mutual consent. l.. Cprsop
vii continue the business collecting aa &C.
eoUpts and paying ali dsbts.
l. CoRsD..
Mays-t R. Y. FrTxfATRCg.
Chloride. n. H., April 30. iSSi.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

The new county Of Sierra has as
promising o future as Its citizens could
well desire. Though not 10 large in
srea as most of the other counties. 1t
abounds In the resources Of wealth ~
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

nskr TIFFANY q The GloFisuA ranch
near s4r hArciai. us.s copper brand
Ing iEons claiming that they leave a
clearer and letter braDd than those u
irun.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

Eastern parties who are making pre-
parations for coming to Colorado, New
Mexico or Arizona for the purpose of
prospecting, should not think of start.
ing before June 1st.-Denver Mining
Review.
The Reviews advice is.good as applied
to Colorado but it is bad when related
to Arizona and New Mexico. In these
territories more particularly in the
southern portions where the best
proven mineral regions are the winter
is not the least interference to prospect,
ing. In truth, the fall, winter and
spring seasons are really the hest be
cause the weather is cool and mote in.
MIGRATING. Snow is nc barrier 10 out.
door work In southern New Mexico ant
a miner has no need to lie idle a day on
account Of the weather.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

pieisd. pin ~ M dra - the And b.
the lsuiioTy. They 9Th smpiay quite
= numb-f u msn. aud La- N-gss mvT.
chants must 1t B~roess.iy fri happy-
Ratnn COMET.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02
Notice OF Contest.
u. s. L.SD OFFICE,

LAS CRUCES, ". NJ. April a, lSa.
Complaint having been entered AT this
ofica 6y Willis A. Dorsett against VIM No.
Donald TOR abandoning his homestead tntry
No. sss, dated November 27th. 1881, upo1 the
sknw Y aud n n W Y SEQ . tip 8 :. r 70 ",
In Socorro county. New Mexico. with aview
parties nre hereby summoned TO arp, tr ut
line once of W. w. Wilson on the srd dly OF
June, 1884, st 10 o'clock a. m. 20 respcnd and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged
abandonment
JOIN r McFIK, Register.
Mayas J. W. sHEiuEr. Receiver.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

samuel J. Tnden h~s declared that
under DO circumstances will be become
ae4ndidAs. for tie presidency Of these
United States and be has no candidate
whom be wishes 10 empty bis barrel
for. THIS knocks . strong prop from
und~r The democracy.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02
February lst, 1881.
To Mark L Edwards

To Mark l. Edwards:
" OF ARE hereby notified that the under
signed has expended 500 IN labor and
Improvement upon the james Henry lode
claim gitua'Cd N the Cuchillo Negro district.
Socnrru county, New Mexico. being the sam
required Dee 3lst 1852, and Dee. 3lst 1873 a.
hold posse ssion at the sainc under section
g3lI of the REVISED statutes OF the United
States. aud II within ninety days from the
date of this notice YOU fail or refuse to pay
your proportion of said expenditure n CO.
owner aud the cost of this advertisement
your interest will be forfeited 10 the under
signed. NJ u. DAY
january nth, lsSi.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

The New Mexican republicans who
will choose delegates to the national
convention at Chicago on June 9Th
meets ut Santa Fe to-morrow. The
delegation from Socorro county con-
sists Of F. A. Thompson, Antonio
Abetia, Jose Baca. Francisco Salazar
and Dr.. Gochenaur OF Socorro. Col. ID.
Branson Of Engls. M. Cooney OF Alma.
and v. B. Beckett. His associates will
use their utmost endeavor tosend r. A.
Thompson as u OF the represents
lives Of New Mexico TO Chicago. and
there is a strong probability Of success.
The programme 10 to maze q compact
of the south with the north ~ against
Santa re. aud to elect Mr.. Thompson
aud some San Miguel or Colfax county
man leaving Santa Fe in the dust.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

Greene, of the Deming Tribune saw
the newspaper opening at HillsboIo as
BOON rs anyone. and II is stated that he
Is ready 10 move ove as soon as the
question of the force Of the acts Of the
late legislature shall have been decided
by congress. 1t isn't known here
whether he will ship his material mp or
simply add another line to his present
heading making it read THE DemiDg
Tribune. Lake Valley Herald and Hills.
boro Hippity-Hop." His action will be
governed very much by his success In
securing the county printing.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

The Ssoorro sun inside Anew hiking
roller - bsdly e. n needed = nsw eli
q 9 me RAEsE thanks the new man
ax~msni Tor " regular receipL
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

Nj Office II ! hereby given To A. j. Hughes
Y that the undersigned have expended
500 In labor and improvement unon the fol'
lowing claims, viz: The buckeye, Ontario
and Small Hopes, situated in the Apache
mining district, all In sncUrro county New
Mexico, for the year lSs3, m order 10 hold
possession OF the same under section 2334 OF
the revised statutt of the United states, and
II within ninety days from the cate OF
this notice you tdl or reiu 6 To pay your
propo ton of such expenditure W. co owner,
and rlso the cost oi this advertism, ut, your
Interest In said claims will secome the prop.
erty of the undersigned.
ID. NJ. LOTHIAN.
&c. WRIGHT.
4 ~ IEIguTos.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02
BUsTN Ess NJ N.

Rege neration
tor enieebled sys.
{ g IN s, suffering
FRO IN a general
OF tone, and
Its usual coDcom-
itants, dyspep' ia
and nervousness
10 seldom deffv
able from the use
Of n nouri = h
diet and stimuli
of appetite, unaid.
ed. A medicine
that will effect n
reno, al of specf.
1c obstacle to 70.
{ ed health and
viror, that IL u
genuine cOrrec.
tive, 10 the real
need. II Is the
pos session OF this
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

NJ Office IL hereby given to j. G.. Sin.
IN gieton that the undersigned have eN'
pended SlOO Ia labor and improvements upon
both the Rea del Monte aid the Z PIPER Belt
mining claims situated In the Apache mining
district, socorro county, New Mexico, the
same being the assessments due Dec 3'st lsSd
In order To hold the said claims under the
provisions of section 1874 OF the revised stat
utes Of tho United States; and II within ninety
DAYS fom the date OF this notice you fail OF
refuse TO contribute your proportion ot THESE
sums $500 ms co-owner, your interests viii
be forfeited 10 us according to law.
CHARLES OYER.
THOMAS YATES.
January LIST, 1891.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

NJ Office l. hereby given 20 u : Catlett
N II. W. Parker and knight Parker that
the undersigned has expended 500 In labor
nd improvements upOn the copper hing
mime situate ia the Apache mining district
socorro county, New Mexico, being the as
.eS,m, mt work required 10y section 234 OF the
revised statutes ui the United states during
the year 1855 la order 10 hold possession OF
the same, and that II within ninety days
from the publication of this notice you shall
fail OF rel t-e To pay your proportion OF u
%aXpenditufe and tue cost II this advertise
mcnt your interest : co-owner shall become
the property of the undersigned.
ID. d. WATERMAN.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02
January LIST, 1891.

grand requirement. which makes Hostetter's
stomach Bitters so effective rs an invigorant,
For sale by ali druggists and dealers gener'
ally.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-02

NJ Office l. hereby given Co J. II. Dorsey.
N q. \. Wood, !. 4. Richards, Newton
dradicy and ID G. Fitzpatrick that the under
signed has expended iluO on each OF the tol.
inwlug lode claims. viz; The itrdscrnbblc,
wolverine, Dorsey. and Dutch Girl. n uated
i'm the Apache mining district, socorr" eoun
Is, New Mexico being the unnual assessment
due De cmb Z alzt Ia on said claims made
necessary hy ~ecti u 1894 of the revised stat
III, \ of tie United states In order to hold pos.
session If the SAME. and that II you fail or
refuse "a co Tribute yuur proportions ns co
owners within ninety day ) alter this puhlicn'
ton your interests will be forfeited To tile
undersigned according to law.
January II, lisa. DC. PLEaAoNs'