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The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1886-02-27
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IT would seem aS Though n new
era Of development had been ii
.tituted in his rcighborhood, as 81
all sides valuable finds o. coal and
mineral are being daily mu.!r.-
The latest, and from a scientific
uoint of view. the most interesting
discovery tlrt has taken place, was
made few days ago by same
workmrn IN the new well of DIR
Roid. whether the specimen
Shown us was originally dcp"sit,d d
where found, or whether it was
brought down by cvasie'n. is not
clrari, established, inasmuch A.
the well itiis present depth is IN >
formation consisting al'nos entire
Is Of dtdritus. For several days
the exact nature VI the new pro
duct was uuknoWn. and created not
Il little excitement. but we submit
eel 1t to several minerlDJi,ts che
mi>ts, and g.ologiSts, and are cen
tident wc have at last discovered
IFS identity.
Prot. Dye WAS at first complete
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The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1886-02-27
NUMBER 0.


The Washington correspondent
IN New ! ork paper tells 4 lc fol-
wing interesting item about ono
I the greatest, though one at the
asst known generals ct the war;
OF late wears there has b en- no
lnn Of SO much national import
nee buried here as Gen Rawins.
IT, was undoubtedly one of the
,reateSt goniuseS brought ont by
he war ul the rebelli H. Born ut
.ISt Gtlcna. H., the son of char
oal burner with mcagrc p.driu-
mites for an education, he was.
Ike Lincoln, essentially self
made man. When the war broke
'ut there is no record ot his hav-
ing been far away from bis native
town. lie had been strong sup
potter Of Douglas. as had lis friend
Grant, but they both fastened to
the defense OF the Union. There
3 no question that Rawlins was
great hclper to Grant. No man
was trecr to admit this than the
great Captain himself. lie al.
ways sought occasion to put Raw
inns forward, and to the end ofthe
war they were only separated dur
ring two months, when the latter
was sick.
There is an interesting bit OF his
tony connected with the plain white
marble shaft that commemor-
ates the spot where Rawlins lies
buried. For some unknown
reason RawIins died practically
pennilcss. There is rlvstery
about this that no one has yet solv-
ed. lie had drawn the salary of
B:igalier and Major General, and
at the time OF his death was Secre-
tary of War. and vet General
Grant sonally paid his funeral
expenses. After a short time this
!act became known, and the cit
izens Of Washington took up sub
Script.on TO reimburse tic Pres
idcnt. Gen. Grant took the money
and purchased the stong that stands
above his head. Another unex-
planned thing IN regard to this GU
rious affair is the fact that before
Gen. Rawlns was buried his wld.
ow was married again. The
body had been placed in a vault ut
the cemetery, and while lying
there the festivities OF the widows
second marriage went forward.
Gen. Grant purchased the lot on
which his old friend and .ompan.
ion IN arms lies buried. an / with lis
Cabinet attended the final inter
mcnt. W hen the casket was open
ed the corpse was found in per-
tcct state 0t preservation. The
great General gazed earnestly and
lolg upon the face and seemed to
be living over again the great ev-
cnts through which they had pass
ed together. Later tire General
visited tie grave and with his own
Lands planted shrub up"n it.
1t has recently been decided to
place the statue of RawlIns in front
OF the War Department building.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1886-02-27

LABOR CAFFREY's paper at
White Oaks, the LEADER. has be n
selected by the lndies of that com
munity as the organ of the Wom-
ems Christian temperance union.
Hail ! ali hail . Major, aud may
YOU not forget the distinguished
honor that has been conferred up
nn you and the solemn responsible
ties that accompany it as You min
sle in the festivities of the Socorro
-cncampment and fight your bat
ties DER again in friendly converse
with the veterans Of the grand
army.-Dptic
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The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1886-02-27

CARDS have been received in
White Oaks announcing the mar
'iage ON Feb oath, at Ottowa,
Kansas, OF Mr.. Joseph Cries
laber, OF this place, to Carrie,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bohnet.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1886-02-27
ADu4nDn COAL FIND

We bad the pleasure last wccl
y describing II very valuable ne,
.oal field. um the West side of Tc,
.on mountains, and tins week. W
ave received the intelligence -
mother find uftho same valuable
niucra on the East side OF t.,
.nnc range. about 10 miles non
t'ort S;aniun. The lucky discoN
.rrrs are Mess Smith and Allen
well known pr"spcctprs or ihi'
ulace. The field so tar explored
on,isls OF two claims ot lG0 acre
aci. On one ot which the vcl.
has been opened to II depth O
lbuu' ~ feet from the surface, 'l
the other simply uncovered. at
the former point, the vein consiSt
pI two seams of coal. separated b,
4 thin nver ot slate. the coal seams
aegregaing 10 inches. The vcin
dips at an angle OF abo1t 20 : e.
wards the West, and is capped
with sandstone formation, and is
intcr,aid with shale floor som,
.unr tcct III thickness. The new
| imd is located in Il section of count.
~ easy of access, though at pres
ent some distance from highways.
Two large specimens OF this
coal are ON exhibition ut Mr..
| Browns saloon, and they Indicate
the TACT that the coal will prove
of Il superior quaity.
Since Smith e Allen nave open
ed up the coal, some McXicanS
have tried to establish claims OIL it.
asserting they found it four years
ago L pom these assertions and
trumpcd up claims, they have IN
>titutcd various charges OF IL Grim
inal nature against Nj. smith. III
order to impede him in his work,
and are causing him all the annoy
ance in their power They are in
stigttrd hy Lincoln parties, but
we trust these ma!contents and
jumpers viii not be allowed to
profit by their r"gncry. and McsSr|
Smith and Aliens energy. Such
wholesale imposltiont should re-
ccive the condemnation of the law
abiding, and law loving portion OF
our community
J. a Eddy, manager of the Ed
dv d b;ssell Cattle company, is
stopping in Las Vegas for II few
days. MIR Eddy reports the SNOW
in San Luis valley, Colo, asunprr.
ccdcntcd in quantity this winter,
nearly all inc ra''c''l'e" 'Iere "e'
ing "o.'g'o !" le'u 'ne'r ''''''o al
'ne TICK MI Eu"y WIN r'''''''''
III ,"e ''Fr't'rl " S''"r' ''''P' o"'
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The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1886-02-27

From the time when y lam tried
to criminate his wife as an apple
thict. no such mean Christian q
las appeared until Sigh bobbed
up scrcnely and said it was his first
cousin, jim. Sigh, who kept II low
dive in Texas and this ia the face
df men whom he n 1t on.y tol rhe
fact Of his infany, but boaSted OF
It. Go to.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

1t is with great pleasure we call at.
lention of our readers to a Noxubcc
County Institution of great merit. tie
Shuqualak Female College, presided
over by that worthy christian gentle.
man and son of Noxubee, Rev. l.. NJ.
Stone. 1t was founded and maintain
ed by him at his own expense and
risk, and we are glad to see that he is
beginning TO rOap some benefit from
his labors. The best advantages are
had in this schools for the higher edu-
cation of young ladies in all branches
and departments of female education.
The expense is as reasonable as that
of schools of like grade, and we hope
to see ii well p~atronizcd by citizens of
NoXubee who have daughters and
wards to educate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04
Repeal of the Crop Lien Law.

The repeal Of the crop lien law IN
der which most trust deeds and mort
cages on crops have been executed,
became operative on the first OF last
July. The effect of this repeal is q
matter of much interest both to the
farmer and the merchant. The pecu-
liar feature of The crop lien law must
first be understood before the effect of
its repeal can fully be comprehended.
AT common law u crop could be
mortgaged or transferred, but not IN
till it had a potential eXistcnce-that
is, not until il was planted, or up and
growing. II could not be m~ortgaged
before it was planted before it hac
any existence.
But by the provision of the crop
lien law the farmer or cropper was al.
lowed to mortgage his crop, or his
share in Il crop fifteen months before
il was made that is a farmer or crop
per could mortgage his crop or his
share in a crop, before it was planted
before it had any existence. The
peculiar feature Of the crop lien law
then. was, that Il crop might be mort
gagged or cncumbcred before it had
bcen,planted or had any existence.
The elect ofthc repeal of the crop lien
law is the repeal Of this peculiar tca-
turo of its provisions.
The power to mortgage a growing
crop was valid at commo law, and is
valid yet, for its validity was mot dc.
pendent on the crop lien law but was
q principle of the common law. Now,
since the repeal OF the crop lien law,
n deed or mortgage cannot be lawful
" executed Oh II crop in December,
January or February, as heretofore
done under that law. For during
those months there is no growing
crop of cotton or corn. Perhaps now
it will not be safe or customary to
take trust deeds or mortgages on
crops until after the middle of April;
for il is not until about that time that
cotton is planted. And those who re-
~ upon getting Announcements on trust
deeds or mortgages will be hard press
cd for supplies during the months OF
January, February aud perhaps March
and part of April. Yet this is a nee
cssary result OF the repeal of the crop
lien law, as it was repealed.
Upon planted or growing crops
trust deeds or mortgages can be exc
cuted rs validity as heretofore. BY the
provisions of the Code OF 1880, a grow
ing crop cannot be the subject of a
judgment lien, nor can a growing crop
be sold under execution. SO under
these provisions II junior trust deed
or mortgage on a crop will take pre-
ccdcncc, as to such crop, over an en-,
rolled senior judgment, for the lien OF
the trust deed or mortgage will attach
to the growing crop as soon as cxccut-
cd and filed for record, but a growing
crop never becomes subject to a Judg'
mcnt lien or to sale under AN eXccu-
ion.-Raymond Ricd, in Carihaglh-
ian,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04
%BRO1KSVIi.LE
HIGH SCHOOL,.

We, the trustees and patrons of the
school above named, desire hereby to
express our cordial endorsement there
of as an educational institution, and
to recommend it to the liberal patro!
mage Of the public.
We commend the Principal and his
assistants as in every way worthy the
confidence and support OF those hay
ing children to educate, and refer with
pleasure to their school work in the
past as n confirmation ofour statement
in their favor,
This school has grown steadily
since its opening, six years ago, both
in public favor and the number of its
pupils, until now ii stands second to
none in lis management, thoroughncss
and general efficiency.
The next session begins Wednesday,
Sept Isl, and continues ten scholastic
months. For rates OF Board and TUT
ton. terms of payment Nc, apply to,
or address Prof. L. A. PACE,
Principal.
j. s. FEATHERsToN, Pres.
ID. NJ. LOVE, Secretary.
j. L. STovATL,
A. w. SIMPSON,
ID. MCIEoD.
Board OF Trustees.
Brooksvillc, Miss, Aug, "a, 1886.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04
Saved His Life.

Mr.. d. /. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
Ky, SAYS he was. for many wears, bau-
" afflicted with Phthsic, also Diabetes
the pains were almost cnduraDlc ana
would sometimes almost throw nm
into commissions. lie tried Eieelric
Bittcrs and got relief from first bo''le
and after taking six bottles. was On
tirely cured and had gained IN iicsl,
eighteen pounds. Says he posi,lVSiy !.
believes no would have died. hau II
not been for the relief afforded by INC
Electric Bittcrs. Sold at fifty cents a
bottle hv Y, 4. Jones.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals will be received until non
day the 9th day of Sept. 1886, tor the
following contracts to wit:
LIST. For cistcrn at new Poor House,
capacity 800 Barrels. ,
md. For erection of Tressle NO. !
on Macon and Louisville road, accord
ing to plans ano specifications on file
in my office.
The Board reserve the right to re-
jcc; any and all bids: urv
ROBERT G. PATTY.
Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

My friends and The public will please
notice that next week | will occupy
the first store in the Amcs block next
to Klaus. My present stock will be
largely increased, and q call from the
public and my old customers is solicit
ted, especially from those who have
obtained goods on Il "tew days time"
w. o. BARNES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04
DANGERS NOTICE.

Taken mp by John Putnam, about : years
ago. straying on the plantation Known as
IN NOXubec county,
A cow.
marked with ovcrbit aud swallow fork IN
right ear, smooth crop and underbt In LETT
enr. Shp has Il calf nine months old, White
spotted. omo e,r,.,l
proye property, pay charges anu take tnem
away. or they will be d'alt with as the Jaw
require,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rhcum. Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands. Chilblains, Corns. and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required, 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
Price 20 cents per box.
For sale by j. II Jones.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04
"l y at August Term of
Circuit CONT

y raised "a ) at August Term of
Circuit Court.
~ w. late, carrying concealed
S, rS' !, inc; if not paid, two
b voa ,Or !, burglary and larce-
wears in .pcnitcntiary.
ID until paid. '''' '""
|+a.'e1nathy, concealed weapon,
.. months hard labor if not
|,u i'O'llcr case 800 and com.
|s So," Hopkins, assault and
nne and imprisoned 30
, geaitendary.
/ 'l na'' concealed weapons, $50
months hard labor il not
williams, obtaining mon.
|' u''' pr''enccs, three years in
|, '',,y' len years IN pcniion.
,,, 00''Ining money under
'S-Ss and fraud in Office,
mouse MoIasscs 30 cts. n
II. ". MApX
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04
FOR RENT.

a cOmmodious residence in Macon
can be rented on favorable terms. 1t
is a heelthy location, water excellenc,
CONVENIENT to schools, and in all res
poets a desirable place. Inquire 1t the
Calhoun Institute.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04
NOTICE.

Taken to by Dick Chambers about May
18th, 1885, straying on his land, about 20
miles northwest of Macon, one work
OK
color dun, marked with underbit IN right
car. has II white streak across fore shoulder
aud in each hind flank white spot. both
hind legs and tail white, valued al SlS.
The owner Is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges and take him
away, or he will be dealt with as the law
requires. j. fAsER,
Coroner aud Ranger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

morning being cloudy
Lpe Of the SIM was not visible
was total on the isthmus of
. and would have proved on
spectacle, had not the
! been favorable. The eclipse
mere about a half hour after
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

|Alaus whites from the east to
s here that he has been giving
Ffenllon to the purchase of
|Aecl stock Of goods, and that il
well worth the attention of the
lha especially of the ladies.
hefc are many novelties in
FAe' which he will introduce
FlrS' Tine in Macon. Look out
'a next week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04
Democratic Convention.
HELD AT MACON, SEPT, 4th, 1856.

Griggs, chairman of the Dem
Elk. Com. called the convention TO or.
der.
Mr.. Thos. Foote was called 10 tho
chair as the temporary President, and
Mr.. N. Scales was elected Sec'y pro
TEN.
The chair appointed the following
com. on Credentials, recommended
by the clubs:
Decr6rook, j. \. Roden,
Prairie Point, a ID Binion,
Cooksville, A ID lIutchcrson,
~Shuqnalak IA Slaughter,
Summerville in Woodfn,
Falrvlew, JP Stokes,
Cliftonville, In Rcinach.
Center Point ISL Hambrick.
Macon SM Iriop
Mushnlavillc A Nicholson,
Brooksyille, Walter Price,
Lynn Creek JP Morgan,
The report of Com. was adopted and
the following was presented as the
list OF the delegates entitled to seats
in the Convention:
DEEltBltOOK.
A Roden, q NJ Robertson.
CLlFTONVILLE.
A G Cunningham, f II Dan,zlcr, l.
NJ Reinach.
PRAIRIE POINT.
A ID Binion, w A Cavett. Thos Ste
vcns, Ihos Cockrell, Jos. Bass.
CENTER POINT.
w ID McConnor. j S J. Hambrick.
~ Dantzlcr. ST., j Ii Murray, TROY
Cole, Il II Mcleod.
COOKSYILLE.
AID HUTCHINSON, Jas Long, Isaac
Daniel, Dan Hill,
MACON.
W Ii Boyle, G b Augustus, ] II
Grace, E + Elkin, Thos Footc. G A
Freeman, GIN Ladd, W II Showers, S
NJ lrion.
SIIUQUALAK.
VIM Lagronc, i G Cotton, j 7 Nc
Clurc, Geo l. Welsh, IA Slaughter.
MUSIlULAVILIE,
A Nicholson, CD Russell, Barney
Tripplctt.
SUMMERNILLE.
N Woodiin. &C Combs.
BROOKSVILLE.
Walter Price, & Y Heard, II II
Brooks, r. X Woottcn, jr.
LYNN CREEK.
Is Brown, j T Morgan,
FAlRNlEW.
NJ Winfield, W Barnhill, Noah
Scales, J L Stokes,
The Convention proceeded TOPPER
mancnt organization by clecling the
tenn. officers as permanent officers Of
the Convention.
a motion was made TO proceed to nn
election, and the following tellcrs
were appointed.
Nominations were in order.
Mr.. W ii Boyle nominated Mr. Jno
A Tyson.
Mr.. Walter Price nominated Mr.. Il.
X. Woottcn
Mr. i IL DantZlCr nominated Mr. a
G FAINT.
A ballot was then taken which re-
suited as follows:
A Tyson, 26 1-2.
a G FAINT, l6
X X Woottcn, 71-2.
When the vote was announced Mr..
FAINT and Mr.. Woottcn withdrew and
J A Tyson was declared TO be the
unanimous choice of the convention.
On motion the chair appointed the
following to constitute the tx. Com.
for the ensuing year:
DcerbrOok, q NJ Robertson,
Prairie Point, Thos Stevens,
CooksNillc, J T Long,
Shuqualak, FG Nicholson,
Summeryillc, j Prince,
Fairyicw, To Stokes, ,jr.,
Clittonville, + II DantzlGr,
Center Point, II Mahornor,
Macon, " II Boyle,
Mushulavillc, } A Nicholson,
Brouksyillc, Walter Price,
Lynn Greek, j Morgan,
On motion the Com adjourned sine
die. TIlOS. FOOTE,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

~ 10 get a jury in the sup
r. ''se' against Braccy and
a Wednesday, was an al.
'"p'e'e failure, The town
| N, by the deputies and
was Two who considered
\" qualified to serve. A raid
: .' uaue throughout the coun-
Yn''e a delegation was sum.
"v'n snuqualak, Brooksville
q points.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

N
: DF'ccy and d, j. Williams,
,'l'V for issueing and dealing
'',lFlll witness certificates were
p'l0rc the Judge for sentence
's'sy' The former was given
'A'ce IN one case aud seven
"Drr' Williams was sentenced
" years. An appeal will be
'' N. supreme Court by Messrs,
AlVes, Bracey's ATTORNEYS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04
Look. LooI!
Al Cost, at Cost.

Misses opera slippers so cts.
Childrcn's opera slippers so cts.
Ladies opera slippers Zoe to $l.0O.
at II. NJ. MARIN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

Dcalc and his family, and
and his family, from the
!, lined, passed through Macon
on their way TO the Win
So far they have had
for camping and drink
giving waters,
Female College will open
NTH Session on 18th of this
is composed of the most
teacher. The terms are rca.
l.. NJ. STONE,
President.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

| fake a much heavier earth
. wake up our town than that
but it is not the kind
n We need At the time. The
book felt here was only intend
our subscribers to be
in paying their dues TO the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

|Rnl North or West for your
Egpans for sorghum, lIauen-
lto. make q more substantial
c one in every respect than
get by sending abroad and
Icavy freight on; such Il pan
st two of imported article.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

,.,o, has returned from his
|,,eaticn, and is ready to re-
',Sool. The new building is
|, ,ouplctcd and ample ac-
E,,or for an additional NUM-
,rDjls secured
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

|, 0meps and Ollie Fascr, the
,.,m Eastman's College,
,'.is and the latter from
returned home this
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

:" mouse MoIasscs 80 cts. a
X. N. MARN,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

aoccr, has attended faith
mites. through the pro-
..,'., o Of our Circuit Court
,'' al tbe requirements of q
faithful official
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

L., ol ,bc election next Tues
|,,oa;o bear in mind to send
HE returns the names OF all
clerks, peace officers and re-
'oacers, so that a correct ac-
i no made out for allowance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

T.. are required to vote in
''I' :" which they reside,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-04

H. Cole informs US of anoth-
lin Memphis, Ala. The big
], D. PurnelI's terry fiat
E,pd consequently travel was
|M temporarily, Mr.. Ps en-
soon overcome all such mis-
Arizona weekly citizen., 1886-12-11
Twin Evils.

Blacl mailing and scandal are blood relatives. The party who is the victim ths: pays money for secrecy should know that the first payment is the Rcknow- ledgmenI of the indebtedness and will oI ly be treated as payment on account. The recent trial of the case of MOen. of the wealthy and celebrated firm Wash bnrne. MOen < Co, fully demonstrates the truth of these statements. PrOmi- neut oinzens, holding high pOsitions, having great wealth. are fortunate II they pass from the cradle to the grave without having their regulations msrred and scared by scandal. There IS no pert of newspaper read with more sVIdity than highly seasoned gossip and slender. Some innocent men. with sen sitive tcmpersmeDts, have paid fortunes to silence the venomous tongue that as sassinste character. The decent press and sound public opinion should stsnd by those who make a bold and manly fight for their regulations. and no. cen sure them. but presume them innocent until indIsputable facts bear evidence of their guilt. Money getting is pursued through SO many devious. winding doubtful, and dlsgraceful channels that social life hes become,in our great citl ss, perilous. IL would be well therefore, for the press and the people 10 come back to the good old doctrine that m nccence is presumed uutil guilt Is esssb- lished.-Nstionsl Republican.