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BAERS pARlOR MILLINERY,
lin ChnnlInO Street.

New Patterns md Novelties Thursday,
Friday and Saturday Ol this week, Tic
ladies are cordially Invited to call.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-04-13

athwart the star spangled ETHEREAL
ocean, challenging admiration from
the most stolid.
No, friends, "a bird in the hand
is worth two in tho bush" Here
VIC are tar removed from hell and
near enough heaven for all practi-
cal purposes. Despite our last leg
islature we have school privileges
for our little ones. houses of wor.
ship for our big ones, true men for
our healthy, ,ruddy women, and lit.
tie toddlers for both, without in
Surance-we have intelligence in
original packages, honesty bequeth-
ed uH by heredity. Nature has
been lavish IN doing up her chamb-
OF work here. All the beds are
not Of the same length orwidth nor
covered with the same spreads, but
beneath all are hidden something
precious. And Nature will Ego n
partnership with any earnest, cour- |
ageous, industrious proprietor and |
give him all OF tho profits.
Talk about Oklahoma, wheoNew
I
Mexico stand with open arms, with
A hug and smack for all comers!
The ola Song is not yet obsolete:
Uncle Sam has land enough to give us
all farm
and we don't have TO le2ve New
Mexico to get the farm eithor.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-04-13

The appointment of Corporal
Tanner as Commissioner of pen
sons made the blood OF everv true
unicn soldier bound with Joy
through every vein. During tho
late war Tanner was wounded in
both feet. The surgeon examined
him aud lett saying that he was be-
yond mortal aid and that death
would follow amputation. The
corporal Witnessed gangrene Ap
pearing and with pocket knife
cut off beth eXtremities. Suffice il
to say he recovered and has since
walked on artificial feet which he "a
want to pull oft on retiring and
placing behind the dosr of his
chamber. Three years ago lie at
tended the Grand Army Encamp,
lnent ut San Francisco where ne
was suddenly attacked with a fever
After being placed in bed \ physi-
clan was called who found his pa
tient being attended by his panic
stricken wife. The doctor felt his
pulse and heart and which doing SO
told his wife to feel OF his feet and
ascertain il they were cold, when
she replied, feel Of them your
self-they'er behind the door.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-04-13
HEADQU a ARTERS
Of New Mexico
GRAND ARMY OFTHE
REPUBLiG.

SocoRRo, n. NJ. Mar. 80, 1889.
GENERAL ORDSRs, No. /.
The following named officers are
hereby appointed on the Staff OF
the Department Commander. and
tn" officers named will be obeyed
and respected accordingly:
Comrade Francis Buchanan, OF
Socorro, A. A. General.
Csmrade Samuel G. Meek, of
Socorro, A. q. M General.
Comrane Jas. H, Purdy, OF San
ia Fe, Judge Ad ocate General.
Conrade W s. Fletcher, OF Las
Vegas, Chief Mustering Officer.
Comrade VIM. Catfrey, White
Oaks, q. Inspector General.
Comradc VIM. G. burton, Santa
Fe, Aid de Camp.
Comrade W. f. Crane, Albu-
qucrque, Aid dc Camp.
BY order of
JOHN H. MILLS,
Official. Dept Com,
FRANcIs BUCHANAN.
(NunoroI
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-04-13
THE CHICAGO WEEKLY NEws.and
LINCOLN 70. LrADKK, l year 81. rs
OKLAIlOAA A.

Every fcw years what is denomi
mated in American Parlance, "a
boom" sets IN somewhere, and
scarcly one in a thousand prove
other than q "boomerang". Two
years ago the press If the country
soundcds smusical changes on that
porti' n of California of which San
! Diego was the focus. The censo-
quenco WAS that the whole country
bec&ms marc or less agitated and
all railroads leading thereto were
crowded with people bound tor the
new El Dorado. Property from
acre value was sold 1T fabulous
prices per foot, and buildings sprang
up as it by magic. But soon tho
conviction WAS forced npon the i'm
migrants that they were buying
pig-tails which had really no com
mercial value and the tide of hu
manity swept back, carving with it
many VIII" through lite will be un-
able ia reclaim the position of in
dependence which they occupied
whom drawn by the igniS .tatraus
San Diego.
We could enumcrato many o her
similar deiusinnS, but The begin.
ing and ending OF all are aud have
been the same. We msntion this
because the sceno is contiguous and
some of our citizens wsre victims
of the financial tornado.
Now the CRY is, "On to Oklaho.
mn" We warn our readers not to
permit their desire to accumulate
wealth hurridly to get the best OF
their reason. For years past a
body Of mon havs been agitating 2
the opening up Of that portion Of
the Indian territory TO settlement,
WHO, had it been open would not
have cast an eye upon it, and that
1t is ahsut to be opened(on the22nd |
inst. J they will not 60 thither.
They have been editions of eur
McMains,. of Col'ax county, who
have lived upon the sweat of their
jaws and been paid to make pill
grimeges to Washington in "the
interest nf ssttlers.
There are millions of acres of
land held by the government for
its honest, industrious citizens as
good as the acres of Oklahoma.
some better; indeed there are mil
lions OF aIres in New Mexico not
vet taken up--some mineral, some
pastoral, some agricultural, some
horticultural, and all good and real
ly desirable And then we have
advantages here unknown else
where under the vault of heavsn.
Here, If a man is denied wealth he
can claim and secure health, and
Nc submit that the latter is more
desirable than the former, for with
out health wealth cannot be enjoy
ed Our climatic surroundings eX-
eel those Of any other region IN
der the sun. The arch ot heaven
looks down upon our people with
out the lurid or fretful look it en-
ploys elsewhere Old Sol rises
from its eastern bed IN the morn
ing at schedule time, peeps over
the tops of our mountains and then
taking his place, maiestlcaly rides
his coarse TO tho western horizon
when he slides like boy down a
stairway balustrnds into the un-
secN Then Cynthia takes her
place, and sails a very queen
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NUMBER 98

some a. good material in Thomas
Corp, Of Las Vegas, as can be
found anywhere in the or<er.
We arrived at Albuquerque on
Monday Afternoon in company
with Department g A r Head
quarters delegation from Santa Fe.
Some were accompanied BY their
wives, and all were as fine soldier
ly looking men as you will find in
any department.
At the station I was greeted BY
most welcome and agreeable sight
in the person of a G A X delegate
whose business it was to take m.lp
charge and relieve me OF all furth-
er responsibility and care OF
course that person was 'that hus-
band OF mine" and thcricetorth INV
trip wae a pleasure in every re-
SPect, no COOKING after baggage. no
bother with anything. In tact "thst
husband Of mine" is mplote re-
lief corps in himself And by the
way, hew many euch embodiments
there are in the Dept of EewMex-
leo G A R going to waste tor want
of mission!
We found the Corps at Albu-
buerque IN exceIent condition. It
is the banner Corps in this Dept.
for membership and amount dis
pensed in relief. 1t is a noblo band
OF earnest intelligent and enthuas-
Ilc wsmen. They deserve great
credit for the manner in which
hey have overcome all obstacles
and won tor their organization the
nigh regard of the community.
There were six applications for
membership received at their meet
ng which / attended. The Corps
gave camp fire and supper, and
he Sons of Veterans gave a grand
'aIl, In honor of the Encampment.
The entire arrangement was a per-
ect success aocially, and added
nua little sum to their funds.
a specisl meeting was called
md Mrs. Harwo0d-the wife Of
Rev Thomas Harwood who has
'een chaplain Of the Department
} A K since it's organization--was
Minated in the order, she is a noble
woman ef fine culture and will do
he cause much good in New Msxi.
70.
Next day after the encampment
Jemrade Harsch and his wite-who
one of the most active members
VI tho Corps-drovc US all over tho
NY anu surrounding country, CIV
ng US magnificent view of tho
errltorlal metropolis which has
'een SO marvelously developed
within the past eight years. We
erurned home feeling that it was
,ood to meet and become acquaint-
ID with all these noble women, and
hat the bonds Of fraternity, chart
J and loyalty have been greatly
find the account of my trip
akOs SO much space | shall post
bone the synopsis OF work until
leXt week.
MAGGIE MONROE RUDIs1LLE.
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LAND OFFICE BULLETIN.
Las Cruces, N. M.

NV" VI uNNSi ~ III.
Our Washington correspondent
sends us the following information:
Land Contests Decided.
The names Of the successful par
ties are printed in capital letters
JOSEPH T. NcEVOY VAN.
Eldridge etal
Cash Patents.
No. As, Desert Lands.
No. 206
Mineral Patents
Francis j. Wilssn, Cbapeau lode.
Coal Patents.
Charles IA Gallagher,
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-04-13
MAGGIE MONROE RUDIsILLE.

TuE ladies OF KearRey Relief
Corpt arc making extensive proper
ati0ns for their grand entertain
ment to be gwen last OF this month
Every member IL putting her
shoulder to the wheel and giving
invsleab!e aid. Carnival prospects
have lest none Of their interest and
magnitude but ndeeo grow bright
er. The program for their evening
entertainments will be given next
week.
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It's President in the SWIM,
White Oaks, April 9, 80.
DEAR LEADER:

Agreeable to promise mad
the "LEADER boy" who was on HI
very best behavior at the encamI
ment IN Albuquerque, we give
bret account of our inspecting ten
Of this department ". r. c., an,
a synopsis OF the plan and worI
Of the Order at large
Ny first stop Oft was at Soeorrt
where | net the ladies who haC
been mem bers of the Corps there
found them all to be women Of 8
high degree Of culture and intelli
gence. ooh If we only had held
out a little longer, had not given
up our charter, VIC should have
been all ilghtuhen you can to the
territory and took charge OF the
work, but We were so tsr away
from the source of instruction and
knew 30 little shout the work that
we just gave uP in despair" This
was the explanation of their dis
banding. | have learned enough
of the obstacles to be encountered
in this country of magnificent DIS
tances to thoroughly understand
their situation. 1t was not OK
podient 10 reorganize the Corps at
that time but with the desire and
spirit manifested by the noble 10y
al women there, it must 0e accom-
plishcd in the near future.
Leaving Socorro at 7 p. m. I ar
rived at Ration next day, at nosn,
having travelled distance of 320
miles and exchanged the most de
jightful summer weather for the
drearicst of dreary winter snow
storms.
A meeting of the Corps was ar.
ranged for that evening but owing
10 the cold and storm, there was
not a quorum present and we call
ed a meeting tor the next afternoon
The storm continued Wlthour
prospect Of ever stopping, and the
little Corps secretary, who enter
aimed mo during my stay, WAS IN
despair over the situation Tor 80 she
said, she knew the ladies would
never venture ont into such q
storm. I'VE will go to the hall, "
said |, "And II the members are
not there | will hire a team and
send you out to bring them in, tor
cannot possibly remain another
day and meet my other engage
ments." After compelling them to
come in, in real Biblical fashion,
we had a very interesting meeting.
found the Corps composed OF
most excellent material. women OF
nteilighce, energy, and culture.
They were organized with boom
and started out with thirty-six
charter members. They have held
their ground remarkably well con-
sldering all their obstacles, and
have done good work. The ladies
bought material and made them
banner which is a beautiful thing
in artistic design asd elegance CT
finish. They stand ready to re
lIeyc when over there are calls for
aid, and render invaluable service
10 the Post on memorial and other
public occasions.
Two o'clock next morning found
me aboard the train tor Las Vegas
The chill of the early morning and
the snow storm quenched by the
warm friendships made at Ration.
AT Las Vegas we stopped with
friends. | was waited upon by
number OF ladies' who wore mem
bers Of the Corps there, also by
comrades OF the Post. All feel
that the Corps can and ahould be
reergsnized, though for many rea-
sons 1t is net adviSA BILE to dc so un-'
til tho Post settles down to greater
harmony. There waA undoubtedly
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HENRY w. kEARSlNC.
ASsayer and Chemist.

All Oiher metals IN proportion.
Special contracts to Mining Com
pGniss and Mills.
~- Caah must bs RENTED
with zach sampls.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-04-13

Samples al wall paper sent tree
on application TO Ben Small, El
Paso, ToSas,
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-04-13
GROCERIES,,
VEGETABLES,
ERUIT,
CANNED GOODS.

The subscriber has opened q
place Of business. fer the sale OF
tae sbevs goods, IN the building
on n bite Oaks Avenue, nearly
opposite Weeds store. and res
psctfulIv solicita II share of public
ranage.
JOHN A. BROWN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31

The Samoan question is swiftly approaching
a settlement Bismarck's letter is a defiant
challenge, and the oyertures to an international
adjustme Mt of the affair which are on the At
lantic coming TO this government will not re-
lieve the crisis of its ugly prospect. Under the
Pretext of Furnishing Mataafa, Bismarck in
tends to subiugate Samoa. in spite of any al
legged protocol or recognized policy of non-in-
reference. To punish Mataafa enthrone
Tamasese, Danish Malietoa permanently, and
put the Samoan group entirely in control of
the German planters is Bismarck's program.
While he is carrying it out, England is likely
to be passive. Upon this country rests the en-
tire burden of protest. In the language of the
late William Tweed he insolently asks us
What are you going to do about it?" and
Congress has now to consider what the reply
shall be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31

The current number of The WEEKLY STAR,
issued to-day, Is an excellent one. containing
all the most attractive features of the evening
editions for the past week-including those of
the twelve-page STAR Of Saturday last 1t has
also matter prepared expressly for the weekly
edition which makes it a most desirable paper
TO send to friends out of the city. new and
attractive premium list has been published.
to which attention is called. Copies OF
The WEEKLY STAR can be had,a at the counter OF
the business Office, wrapped ready for mail
ing, at cents per copy
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CARPET REPAYMENT


The following are q few Of our special drives fos
cash. no discount:
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iT.Pesty Rus. e-4nio-sI worth slaso. reduced q
tapestry Rug. s-sxs-s. worth slsso. reduced O.
i npe-sry Rug. lo-enrI-e. worth sas redaced %
Tapestry Rus, e-4,is-s. worth see, reduced %
Tapestry Rug. lo-erIS g. worth ses reduced 10
.1l Velvet Rug. lo-enIs-s. worth sss. reduced to
Velvet Rus. s-srs-s. worth sse. reduced 70 eli
Velvet Rus. s-3xs-3, worth se2. reduced 10 sI4
Velvet Rus, e-o,s-s worth s2o. rrdoc.d TO sIe
Velvet Rug. 12-oxI3- G. worth cas- reduced 20 se7
2 Tapestry Rugs. lo-6rla-6, worth go. reduced 10
4 TAPESTRY Rug, lo-esle-s worth ss4. redaced to
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4, ! English Velvet Rug. lo-exie-a. worth go. TO
10 crossley's Best English Velvet Russ woven in
one aece, 9-Shi worth s45 reduced 20 s35 net.
ioo tolls Fancy Mating at - rob Of 30 yards.
100 Rolls supernne White Seamless Mating Al Doc
per yard. reduced frum 3s5c
500 Yards Best All-wool Ingram Carpets at SOC,
reduced from 75c.
LOCO yards Extra Heavy Cotton Ingram Garnet AZ
zoe, reduced FROM 35c. aud Ace
a. MOTH APPARATUS.
his Is an afair that cost .OOO and guarantee
IL viii destroy the moth any other insec no matter
IN what stage OF Its existence. whether an cOo tco
eTgsdtt Daittef or any other living matter without
the sghes injury 10 the finest fabric material Of
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any
UPHoLsTERING
about II should remain in house over wears
wool in them Will breed insects Of some kind and
when once they start in a very short time they ind
their way through everything that wool or
hair Call or write for prcest and further partic
UPHOLSTERY SHOP.
We have one Of the best shops of this kind in the
country. and our system enables 20 do rst-clAss
work at prices charged for ORDINARY aud cheap work
IL You have any old work TO be done any furu
W b. MOSES 4 son,
Cor. llth and sts. n. ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31

The selection OF Mr.. Walker. of the inter-
state commerce commission, chairman of
the executive board of the Interstate Com
merce railway association, is a good one. As a
member of the interstate commission Mr..
Walker has displayed an admirable grasp of
railroad problems and has preserved a happy
mean between the interests that have ap-
pealed to the commission for the decision of
Perplexing questions. His new position is one
OF great importance, and it is significant that
the railroads should select a member of the
interstate commission TO enforce among them
a Involuntary conformity to the letter and spirit
Of the interstate law. Mr.. Walkers retirement
from the commission opens the door to quite a
change in the complexion of the commission.
Judge Bragg's successor will be chosen next
March by President Harrison, and unless Mr..
Walker takes his new position at once, two APP
pointments to the commission will deyolye
upon the next President.
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worth up to 25c.: at 25c yard, worth up to S5c.
at soc yard swiss fi00ne'nsS worth 81 to sl'oo'
piece 5pdh A Sa p 4pansIns. Worth 7so
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long Lace Boas, i Black. i White: were ss R. T.
lot Linen Feeding Bibs, worth 15c. RID, 8 for
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R. GF' b B.. Egel0 Horn Dressing Combs; were a''
lot Pun Boxes. worth soc. r. d. 25s.
-, LEATHEE GOODS bEPARTlEST
y lot Pocketbooks and Purses, were so to 75c. R.
lot Purses Inside Pockets were zoe R. T. D.. Zee
amssf Silver s1.ss SSse R s B.
T. d., 1Oc. bunch -
All Fur, .. cost " 80. A. ~
lot Monkey Collars. were s5 9s K. i. D.. $3.50.
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Si30
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lot OF Childrens Ribb Wool Hose; SIZE 61<, 2, ~:
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621sc. T. 4 ID, SOc;
spices of 36inch Wool Dress Goods sold at 3oc; R..
I. D. zoe.
lot Of Brown, Old Gold and Bronze Satines sold at
o9c n 4. " &c
COTTON UNDERWEAk DEPARTMENT.
our 81 French Woven Corsets, extra long waist,
10. Of n Gowns and Skirts for Friday s3c.
ACC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31

The death of Crown Prince Rudolph only
disposes of one keen disappointment felt for
years by the Austrian people to bring in an
other. Rudolph. as a boy and up to the time
of his marriage with stephanie. nearly nine
years ago. was looked upon as likely to become
safe ruler. OF late years he had fallen into
dissolute life, separated from his young wife.
and rapidly aggravated the constitutional weak
ness OF his family by physical excuses. His
death introduces dilemma in regard to the
succession Rudolph's only child is little
daughter regarded as child Of good health
Should she die the crown would go to Prince
Karl, the emperor's brother. who. with his two
sons, are pretty thoroughly dishked by the
Austrians. The little Princess Elizabeth is
therefore likely to become empress some day.
and. until she natures. the matchmaking pow
ers VIII be ransacking ali Europe to find a good,
virtuous, and wise husband for her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31


The proposition before Congress to redeem
the arid lands of the west by irrigation comes
none too soon for the healthful growth of the
country. The existence of a large, sparsely-
settled public domain is a safety-valye for the
crowding increase of population in eastern
cities and towns. 1t also quickens the ener-
gies of our people when there is a continuing
incentive for young men to break away from
the old way of getting along and make trial of
new fields of opportunity. At equal pace with
the rapid reduction of the public domain by
settlement have sprung up endless labor and
society problems. Other causes, to be sure.
have been large factors in these agitations, but
the diminished chances to go west and get gov
eminent land have had great influence as dis
turbanee-breeders. and will be more and more
potent as the eastern population grows denser.
As the meridian of free land recedes the class
of thrifty workingmen in the east and middle
west lose their ability to transport themselves
and their families over the interval and set up
for themselves in the new country. The irri-
CATION Of the arid lands holds out hope to such
men as these. 1t brings it within the power of
their little savings TO get farms and homes
snd make room for the poorer men left behind
The man who is fortunate enough to put his
home on government land that is irrigated has
a comfortable subsistence at his DOORS He is
not at the mercy of drought; his soil is uni
formly rich and productive. and for a time the
dearth of arabic land in his neighborhood in
slres a good market No project fraught with
greater consequences of good has been brought
forward in connection with interior improve
ments in many years.