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The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-02-28


which adds materially 10 its APP
appearance.
Tom WALLACE, the Nogal bonan-
"a king, paid us a visit last Tues
day. Tom is a jolly wholesouled
boy. Come again Tom.
CAPT. j. c. LEA, the Roswell
stockman, is in Kansas City laid
up with rheumatism. The st.
Louis convention did it.
NHnEMAN says the stamps for
the Chandler mill are on the road.
Whiteman is on the inside track
and knows what he is talking
about.
OuR public school under the
efficient management Of Mrs. A. i.
McGinuis is a decided success
White Oaks has long stood in need
of q good school.
CAPT. BNAziLof Eagle is in town.
Ifyou want to know all about the
New Orleans Exposition, call on
the Capt. He can talk you blind
in about two minutes.
W. c. DcDoNALD. our county
assessor, begins his work next
week. lie will first take in Penas-
90, Black River and other points
i'll thar portion OF the county.
W. G. McDoNALD our worthy
assessor Is arranging a plat Of the
lots in the town of White Oaks,
which will enable him to assess
the property to it, righttul owners.
DE. /biMERMAN will take IN ths
New OlIoans Exposition next
month. The DR.. has some patent
medicines Of his own manufacture
which he viii advertise extensive
iy during his absence.
w. j. LIITELL, who has been
confined to his bed for the past
two weeks with inilamatory rheu-
matism is recovering slowly. His
many friends Will be GLAD to sec
him on his feet again.
4. @. YOUNG has enclosed his
residence with a neat and substan-
t.al picket fence. Dick saws he
snt fine .ogs never could gst along
together, and thst hereafter he IN
tends - live by himself
Tug ore body i'm the South
Ilomestake mine is said to be
growing richer every loot gained
m depth. There IS now no Ionger
any question about the future of
White Oaks as a bullion producing
c&mp.
MAJ. WM. CArrREY, one Of the
character journals Of New MeYi-
60, who ~fearlossly dips HE pen in
gall or myrrh, as the inspiration
seiles Linn, viii wait his numerous
trieals 10 Socorro during the week.
Nooc-r0 SIN.
Mn SAM MuLsu, who has been
interested in cattle in Lincoln Gown.
~, being "a member Of the firm OF
cody 81 Miller, near White Oaks,
win move his family To Springer
and become 70 permanent citizen.
u expects to start in The cattle
business again.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-02-28

DR. /ntMERMAN will take IN ths
New OIloans Exposition next
month. The DR.. has some patent
medicines Of his own manufacture
which he viii advertise extensive
" during his absence.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-02-28

W. G.. McDoNALD our worthy
assessor Is arranging a plat Of the
lot. in the town of White Oaks,
which will enable him to assess
the properly to it. riqhttul owners.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-01
RUSSIA And AFGHANISTAN.

Russian governmental expression concerning
the Central Asian situation has recently been
more reassuring than the facts warranted. But
the latest declaration of the Russian imperial
press may be interpreted as a warning to Eng
land by no means in accord with the preceding
disclaimers of an aggressive policy The St.
Petersburg Cabinet declares that it has no in
tention OF moving upon Herat, and that it is
perfectly willing to make Afghanistan neutral
zone. But at the same time that this pacific and
amiabe proposal is put forward a considerable
force of Russian troops is known to be
at Penjdch, that is to say, within Afghan
territory, and under circumstances which
are calculated to bring Oh collision with the
Ameer's forces. This being the state of the
case, the journal dc ST. PeterSburg publishes
an imperial article ntimatng that England
will be held accountable for the course of the
Ameer, and declaring that the latter must not
make Afgbanistan "a brand of discOrd, nor
interfere with the delimtation of the frontier
This is the first intimatiOn of any Russian cause
of complaint against the Ameer, and it sounds
suspciously like the complaint of the wolf
against the lamb in the fable. SO far as is
known, the Ameer has done nothing. 1t is DOS
sible that he may have protested against the
Russian invasion OF his territory but the pres
ent Russian statement looks as though the
purpose was to claim Penjdeh as within Russian
Turkestan, and to pick a quarrel with the
Ameer in advance to cover the high handed
military proceedings already taken.
Certainly all this does not warrant much
hope for the accomplishment of the "bufferr
policy, for it appears to imply determination
on the part of Russia to hold the Ameer TO
account for her own aggressiOns and cOnsid-
ering that the Afghans are O fierce, impulsve
and semi-barbarOus people, the prospects of
permanent peace under such conditions are, to
say the least dubious. In fact it is clear that
nothing could be much easier than the inyen-
tion of an excuse for going to Herat, after this
warning, and unless England is prepared TO
prove the Ameer's dependence upon her by 1in-
dertaking to protect him and his cities, this
movement in the near future ought not to sur
prise any one. Already scientific expedi-
ton " to Khorassan is projected from the Cau-
casus. The Khorassantes are known to be
full of hatred to Persian rule, and this may well
be intended to fire their hostility and organize
it.
The probability that Russia will stop short |
when she is in Central Asia is in fact 30 slight |
is scarcely to deserve consideration. All her |
recent movements, and some Of her recent ex-
New-York tribune., 1885-03-01
TAKING OFF THE MASK.

Democrats generally appear to think that
"the promised land" has been given into their
hands for distribution. In the Southern States
petitions have everywhere been circulated
among Democrats todecide how the offices shall
be distributed no regard being paid to the terms
of the present incumbents. In one State the
members of Congress have formed a syndicate,
agreeing to decide by a two-thirds vote to
whom each Office shall be gwen.
The Mayor of Boston has publicly declared
that "all the doors of the Custom Houses and
" of the Post Offices are to be thrown open to
the Democracy after the 4th of March" Ex-
Mayor Palmer of the same city declares
that the talk about Civil Service
Reform is ga beautiful dream" Other promi-
nent Democrats have given similar express
sions of faith in the coming distribution OF
spois. And they are not without good reasons
for the faith that is in them. 1t seems to be
settled that the chief exponent of the spoils
system in this State, Daniel Manning, is
to occupy the most important Cabinet
office. No outspOken friend of Civil
Service Reform has yet been men-
toned as having any chance for
Cabinet Office. Hubert o. Thompson conn-
sells with the President-elect, and III
his behalf sends cipher dispatches to distant
legislators. After public notice was given that
no more callers would be received Boss Nc
Laughlin was admitted to Mr.. Clevelands
room, though men prominent in the halls OF
legislation were turned away. Does this look
as though Civil Service Reform will
flourish under the new Administration 1t has
very much the appearance of making use OF
public sentiment as a cover for conspiracy to
deliver the Government into the hands OF free
traders and spoilsseekers. The general belief
in Illinois that the power of the new Admins
tration is to be used TO aid Morrison in his
struggle for the United States Senatorship offers
further proof Of the conspiracy.
This feeling of complete supremacy makes
Democrats reckless of public opinion. In lndi-
ana they proceed at once to redistrict
the State-not to meet any requirement
of law, but merely to increase the I'M
fair advantage now held by the party.
In Ohio similarly disgraceful legislation Is
enacted. The city of Columbus has been redis-
trictcd to make it Democratic When Mr..
Myers, the author Of the bill, was called upon TO
explain it, he frankly stated that " there was
no argument in its favor except that it would
make Columbus Dem0cratic.' But that argu-
ment was enough to assure the success OF the
measure.
Republicans in the South have been
long familiar with such legislation ;
and with such party rule. 1t is hardly
possible, however, that such tactics
can prevail to keep in power a Democratic
Administration at Washington longer than one
New-York tribune., 1885-03-01
PERSONAL.

Mme Ruttkay from Turin that her prother Lo''
Kossuth, is in excellent health and spirits
After all criticisms that have been showereo upon
Attorney Brewster it is said that he really is
the hardest and most faithful worker In the Oapne
Mrs Erminie Smith, OF Jersey City. lectured on the
Indian tribes of Canada ut Tulane University curing hc
recent visit to NewOreans as state Commlssioner 20
the Exposition and presented to the institution coec
tiOn of Tuscarora wampuni.
The letters and papers OF Ex-Governor Tompkins,
which have been from his heirs by the state
are to be placed in the state Library at Albany.
Bishop Williams (P e. of Connecticut has almost fuy
reganed his health.
NJ Caro- Il scems was warned beforehand that his
hold words at the funeral Edmond About would bring
a hornets nest OF anti-regionsts about his cars On
the way to the grave NM. Taine and Caro- were IN the
same COACH and pulled his speech out OF his pocket
and began to read it to Tane when the latter l sad
You must never say that you VIII make terriple h
row." And in speaking TO friend afterward aDouI ~ no
said felt that were going to be hooted.
A Boston Adrcrtiser correspondent is tremendously
indignant at The Ceitrys portrait Of Daniel "epster
and an article him I'm which it is intimated tna
that statesman on occasion let fal an expression
that would not be approved in an orthodox sunday
school. "Those who knew Mr. WeDster,' ne "ritcs
well know that no profane WORD ever leh Hoii MS
lps Those who knew him, however signify might
know that he did not swear IN public places Deiore
strangers TO exhibit him under that nat Is an Insult
TO put vulgarty profanity III his mouth IS an oItlaEe
Neither In words or saxon nor VI cassic oiein ""9 ~
Webster a proiane man."
Anonc the messages OF sympathy received by Mr. Ed
n,und Yates upon his imprisonment In Holloway JAIL
was one from our James "meanIng, of.course, Mr. J
Men whistler. You shall hot take this occasion 10
forget us altogether he wrote l. for one, knowing
from tradition that others, distinguished under the
same conditions isolation made for themselves pet
companiors in their retirement, OF plants ana INFERIOR
oni,hnls-nntlby in the case Piccioa, where even a
spdcr was his ch0seu-send you butterfly that you
Il. nnn
fro YOU my dear Edmund, for it brings my best wishes
and loyalty"
New-York tribune., 1885-03-01
IpOPSUIp IN REFORNlTO TORIES.

Moderation promotes moderation. We are
pleascd TO find a Roman Catholic journal of
character discussing the Freedom of Worship
bill in the same spirit in which THE TRIBUNE
has dealt with the subject. The Frcemdns
Journals reply to an article which recently
appeared In these columns is so temperate ana
concliatory that we reprint the essential por-
tions of it on another page and we direct
attention to it as a strong and judcious defence
of a measure which has called forth many un
seemly exhibitions of religious bigotry and
intolerance.
The Freemaas journal infcrs that we have
arrayed the two fundamental principles, free
dom of worship and State aid only to non sec
tarlan institutions, against each other; and It
argues that our Impartial statement of the
claims of both sides becomes simply n
"plea for freedom of worship and Il protest
against State aid to sectarian institution
" which hypocrtically declares itself unsecta-
" rian.'" What we meant to imply was that
while both principles are embedded in the con-
State and National, one is to certain
extent limited by the other. A man is free to
worship as he pleases 30 long as he does not
public law; bat where he Is punished
New-York tribune., 1885-03-01
TIE NEW DEPARTURE At HARTARD

By an dlmost unanimous vote the faculty of
Harvard University have adopteda new scheme
of entrance examinations, which will make it
pos;ible for student to receive his diploma
without ever having studied Greek. The scheme,
which will go into effect in 1887, embraces two
classes of studcs-elementary and advanced !;
and a candidate for admission TO the freshman
class may, if he chooses, present himself for
examination on all of the elementary studies
with the exception of either Greek or Latin,
and on at least four advanced studies with the
same privilege as to Greek and Latin. There
are other interesting features in the new scheme,
but the option iu regard to Greek will attract
the most notice. And sturdy fight will un
doubtcdly be made by the friends of the classics
to recover the ground apparently lost by this
action of the Harvard faculty.
AS matter of fact the classics cannot be-
oustcd from the world of scholarship by even
such an influential college as Harvard. After
all is said and done, they still hold supreme
place in the estimation of the world. President
Eliot himself, and the large numberof educators
whothink with him, frankly acknowledge thcdcbt
which the world owes to the study Of the classic
tonpues In n certain sense they would even
admit that a classical training is most desirable
andnecessary where it may be had without det-
riment to other things. They simply take their
stand on the ground that the classics are no
longer the most important studies that may
engage tho attention of the student, and
that the discoveries of modern science and the
needs of modern life have changed the whole
aspect of the educational problem.
That they are mistaken in this conclusion
will be the judgement of many, at least, of
those who are competent to form an opinion Oh
the subject. The Harvard experiment may ul-
timatcly result in demonstrating the value and
necessity of classical education.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-01

for an offence he fOrfeits this along with
many other privileges. He can worship In
prison or refOrmatOry, but not with the
same liberty of choice which he enjoyed out
side. A reformatOry receiving State aid must
be non -sectarian, and it ceases to be 80 when 1t
is conducted in the interest of any religious
communion. or when the public performance OF
religious rites peculiar to one or more religious
bodies is enforced under penalty of imprison-
ment. Freedom of worship is limited by the
principle of non-sectarian State institutions.
The reply is made that the House OF
Refuge is sectarian institution, because
the managers have arranged a religion OF
their own-"a trimmed and mutilated Chris
"tianity without sacrifice or sacraments
(which contains just as little revealed
"truth as posslble.n at is religion min
"imizedw exclaims The Freemdns journal.
That is true; and from the Roman Catholic
point of view 1t is a very shabby and meaning
less form of public worship But if what there
is of it is unsectarian, there is no violation OF
the fundamental principle to which we have
referred. 1t cannot be denied that preaching Is
the essence of Protestant worship and "Only
an accessory to Catholic worship, which is the
supreme sacrifice of the mass" But it is also
true that preaching is a common function OF all
religious bodies, and so long as it is not based
upon dogma or anything that is characteristic
of particular sect or church, it is not secta-
rian: Whereas the mass is the symbol OF a single
church. and in that sense is sectarian. priest
of that church can go to the House of Refuge
and preach to the inmates on Sundays
on the same footing with Protestant
ministers; but under the nOn-sectarian
principle he cannot celebrate mass any more
than an Episcopal clergyman can perform the
communion office, or a Methodist minister can
hold a love feast, or Baptist preacher can
practise immersion.
We are very glad to notice the gradual dis
appearance of acrimony and partisanship from
this controversy over the Freedom OF Worship
bill. This is country in which Protcstants
and Catholics are entitled to equal rights under
the law, and they are under common 0bliga-
tions to lay aside their prcjudices whenever a
public question Of this sort arises. The adyo-
Gates and the opponents of this measure are
alike sincere in their motives and convictions
Neither side can afford to be unjust or un-
charitable. 1t is a question of government as
well as religion, and should be determined by
the highest constitutional warrants.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-01
THE NEUS THIS MORNING.

FopyIGN-Cablnet Council in London discussed
The one,tion of resigning x Autograph letter
from the Mahdi TO Gordon made public. - More
details of the City of Chester's rough voyage. -
James Stephens on the dynamite congress III Paris
- Germany refuses TO recognize French CLAIMS
to search neutral vessels.
CoNGREss.-A resolution to stop the coinage OF
silver dollars was introduced in the Senate; blils
proylding for the erection of public buildings were
nassed. - In the House amendment to the
rues was offered intended to hasten action on Ap-
propriation bills; a conference committee was ap-
pointed on the Post Office Appropriation Dill Inc
Fortifcation bill was passed.
DoNEsTlC.-Rockwell was found guilty of muir
der in the second degree at Toms River \. D., and
was sentenced to twenty years Imprisonment
Moonshners and regulators are attacking negroes III
Arkansas - An ex-policeman of New-Bedford,
Mass fell heir 10 $50 900. - An accident 10
the excursion train from Boston to Mexico occurred
mt Charlotte. Michigan
Cry AND SURUEBAN.-General Grants physi-
clans say he is likely to live only few months
e. Richard Short, Mrs. Dudley and Justus
Schwab arraignod. - Reduced fares on the
Brldge Railway. - Dinners OF the ST. Nicholas
Society and of the Titans - Manhattan Athletic
s,,ub games. - Trouble over the production Of
rns companies books. 60 truck driver held by
the Coroner for causing L. 5. Gould's death -
The Grand Jury condemned tn. Registers office
g Gold value of the legal-tender silver dollar
(4l2la grains), s2.46 cents. - Stocks, after
spsninc steady and suffering some sharp declines,
recovered and generally closed higher than on
Friday.
TIE WFATHER-TRIBUNE local observations in
dicate warmer, clear or fair weather Tempera-
ture yesterday: Highest. 43o; lowest. 80; av-
erage $40.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-01

Court for tho value Of Mr.. Nugent and secured the
full amount Of damages asked. 1nasmuch as
suicides canaOt avail themselves Of lite insurance
and as their heirs are apt to be more or less
embarrassed, and as drowning is reported TO DO an
excellent mode of death by those who have tred IL.
the suggestiveness of the verdict mentioned Is
apparept
New-York tribune., 1885-03-01

pressions, justify the belief, on the other hand,
that she intends if possible to force the hand OF
England in that region, and that she has no
more intention of accepting the neutral-zone
programme than she has had at any time within
the last twenty years.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-01

of Records is undoubtedly pressing, but IL the
expense has to be met by an immediate IN
crease in taxes, the public will hardly care 10
90 as extensively into building operations as
recommended by the jury. If the advocates oi
the new parks and other such projects nave
their way, there will be no possibility OF lssu'
ing bonds for new schOOlhouses, street I'M
provements and for other imperative NUM-
cpal needs for many years to come. Inc Coi,-
stitutional limitation of municipal mdeDteu-
ness would also prevent the purchase oil Dulio-
ing for the city, for which provision Is made III
the bill drawn by the Grand Jury.
The English Ministry consulted yesterday
over the vote on the motion OF censure, ana
London was filed with rumors of Mr..
Gladstone's impending resignation Ihat ne
is weary of Office was well known ; and that he
would regard the petty majority obtalnedln the
Commons as a moral defeat for the Govern
ment was equally plain. 1t he were to consult
his own wishes, therefore, it seemed likely
that he would retire from DOwning-st. to
the seclusion of his library at Hawarden ana
allow other and less conscientious statesmen
to assume the responsibility for campaigns
which are repugnant to his instincts. But al
ter several hours of discussion 1t is believed
that the Ministers decided first to pass the ke-
distribution bill, and then appeal TO the coun-
try. Judging from the present line OF pubic
Opinion in England, the result will be defeat
for the Liberals.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-01
OFFICE oT THF WORLD, }
NEW.AOKK. Feb. 20, 1855. !
The Hon CuDyTR CLEVELAND

Ihf Hon. NItIIN IIlANI' =,
DEAn SIR: have takcn great pleasure IN causing u
announced in Th1 world thnt you viii adhere III your
irniiyrl aIdrcss To tho principle. laid down at the
Chicago Convention. II the platform ot l--] meant any
thing meant that iu!icious administration o we
otu- ould be- "A boon to tho laboTng man Dnd the
salvation the country. Allow me 10 warn you against
Rnndnli aud wattorfJn All who think ~ you aud do
must regard them both as daugerOu men, Yours. j. r.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-01

fair will be held ri the Metropolitan Opera
House for ten days. beginning on April 20 for the
benefit Of salcsw omen. II Is intended to cndow one
OF more private rooms In one of the best hospitals
In this city in order that sick salcswomen may
have proper medical and surgical care and nursing.
Many OF tho girs who work in the shops of New
York live in checress rooms where they can get no
comfort or attention they fall SICK and their pay
ia too small 70 enable them to pay doctors bills. Ii
i, to help this elias, that the proposed fair will be
held and certainly the plan appeals to tho SYM
pathy of every benevolent man woman
New-York tribune., 1885-03-01
IIoUsE oP RErRrsESrArIvEs, !
WAsm>GToS, -. C, Feb. 70, l-So. }

ThF Hon GRON n IILNILNNIl
DTlESrE: am gratinsd 10y the announcement that
your Inaugural VIII follow the precedent OF our last
platform aud lake high official ground against The dei-
.ou- Of free trade such utcrInc" On your part VIII
maze our victory complete. and possibly put quetus
on that pcatIent WattcrsOn. Yours 81. H.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-01

Tie gas investigation now being had in this city
bids fair TO ruin one OF the Great American
Uumorst's best Jokes. II has been shown that gas
which costs the company i6 cents IL sod to con
sinners at 20 10. The plumber wtticism will have
10 be placed on the retired list after this