Golden era. (Lincoln, N.M.) 1884-188?, 1885-04-23

of this leasing question. and tins is
what was earnestly hoped for. 1t
was conceded by all, with few ex-
ceptions, that had this lease been
confirmed it would have proven de-
trinental to the interests Of all our
stockmen. The few exceptions
were parties that had an take to
grind" OF course they expected to
get good, fat job and big wages.
The country embraced in the pro-
posed lease, lies on the southeastern
slope and near the summit of the
mountains, where it is exceedingly
cold in winter, as the altitude is
very high, and it is nothing unusual
to see frost and ice at Elk Springs
in the month of August. With a
large herd Of cattle turned loose in
that section, it would be impos sible
to hold them there. They would
naturally drift to the lower GO nntry
intruding on all of our citizens.
"Hurrah for Secretary Lamar" is
what we all say. President Cleve-
lands choice was good one. Score
one for the Democratic administra-
ton.
The L l. L and II mile ranches
that were jumped short time ago
has been given up by the jumpers.
Mr.. Pierce bought the man off that
jumped the Twelve Mile ranch, pre-
fering to do this rather than to have
a law suit, and some of our best
citizens induced the man that had
jumped the L l. l. ranch to leave it,
but it was not the reporter, neither
was it his private secretary that had
this influence.
Mr.. J. A. Browning, one of our
leading stockmen. bought the ranch
property of Mr.. w. L. Collins. Dur
ing the latter part of March when
the time came for Collins to give
possession he moved out, and pitched
camp at small spring on the lower
end of his original claim. Browning
claimed that he had bought Collins
out, including his entire claim.
Collins claimed that he did not sell
this spring. They agreed to leave it
to board of arbitration on the 9Th
inst. Mr.. Browning selected J. P,
Eaker, and Mr.. Collius Col. John G
White; they called on Mr.. II. G.
Tison as a third party. The trio
sworn in by his honor Judge Keene
The witnesses being duly sworn the
evidence was taken, when the arbi-
traitors unanimously decided in Mr.
Browning's favor.
1t is reported that two of Mr.
Miles ranches have been jumped
This ranch jumping business is get,
ting too common. While law does
not provide for the conviction and
punishment Of the ranch thief, as il
does for other thieves, it is the
opinion of your correspondent that
ranch thieves should he held ant
equally esteemed in the community
in which they live with horse ant
cattle thieves.
Some low down, worthless wretcl
broke into Messrs. Penrod's ant
Mullett's houses while the,
were absent, working to make al
honest living. The thief or thieves
got away with considerable flower
sugar and coffee, two guns, watcl
and several pairs of blankets. 1t i,
earnestly hoped that they will be
caught.
| Mr.. G.. w. Holland, better know
as Bud" has charge Of Mr.. Miles
cattle as foreman. Mr.. Miles coulc
not have employed a more trust
worthy and reliable gentleman thar
Mr.. Holland.
Mrs. DR.. Enson is teaching a sub
scri ption school here. She is said tt
be all educated and accomplished
lady and is giving general satisfac
tion.
When a person makes a fling OF
land they should have their numbers
correct.
The Sanger Brothers have strucl
it rich on the lower Penasco.
Grass is coming fine and stock o
all kind look we'll.
April, 10Th.