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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1889-07-26

An old wolf who had become deaf and
bind from weight Of years, having 90
casion 70 make q journey through q for
Ga unused oue OF his young ones TO go
before him, taking the young OneIStan
IN his mouth 70 guide him.
In this way tho old wolf made very
good progress through the woods; bot a
passing hunter, seeing the strange pro
cession. fred Rt the young wolf.
The shot missed his body, but cut of
tho young wolFs tail, and the animal,
greatly frightened, ran off as fast Gs his
legs could carry him
The old wolf, who, Of course. hnd
neither heard nor seen anything Of the
affair, stood wondering what the young
one was waiting for. WhereupOn the
hunter came up, and taking the young
VOLTS detached tail in his hand, started
home with It.
The old wolf trOtted along contentedly
after him, and the villagers, seeing the
hunter enter the village with the beastin
tow, were greatly astonished.
The wolf was placed in captivity. and
died soon after. And the villagers have
even since repeated to strangers the story
Of this wonderful adventure-which the
strangers are at liberty to believe OF not,
Is they please.-Youth's Companion
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1889-07-26

In all crustaceans, rs, indeed, in al.
most everything in nature, there is a
certain per cent. of iron Upon boiling
the lobster the iron Is oxidiEed. This
effect is largely due also to the percent
age Of muriatio acid which exists nntur-
ally in the shell. The chemical change
which takes place here Is almost similar
to that which occurs in the burning Of a
brick. In boiling a lobster its coat ceases
to be a living substance, and to a certain
extent it takes a new character. 1t is as
a brick would be after burning. This
effect can also DO produced by the sun.
but necessarily not 80 rapidly, as the
heat Of thst luminAry, although more
intense, Is not concentrated sufficiently
to produce the result. The sun also ex-
ercises a bleaching influence, which CON
sumes the oxide almost as fast as 1t Is
formed, leaving the Shell white or nearly
pure Hms.-Washington Republic,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1889-07-26

Both Hood and Hook-perhaps we
might add Porson also-were punsterr
by profession. But there arc puns OK.
tant by unknown authors which either
might have felt a pride In owning. A
Cambridge fellow, walking with a visi
tor, met by chance the master Of st,
Johns on horseback. "Who is thatY'
inquired the visitor. "That," replied the
other, sis ST. Johns head on a charger
We are given instances Of puns which
have only one defect. they are too witty
70 be used. Thus "the heir Of the duke
Of Penthievre died in 1894, ruined by al
attachment to an opera singer, Mile
Mhe." The wits of Paris made hi
epitaph Of five notes of musio-"Mi rC
rsmila"-"Blire has brought him there
San Francisco Argonaut.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1889-07-26

A well known physician Of this city,
hnding himself rather ''out of sorts, de-
termined to consult some Of his medical
brethren on the subject. for few physi-
clans like to trust themselves with them
selves. He accordingly called upon five
eminent members of the faculty in sue
cesdon, and 1t is a positive fact that
each one of them gave a different opin-
Ton as to the nature Of his disorder, and
recommended u different mode of treat
menk Il Is his own belief that they
wero all wrong.-New York Ledger.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1889-07-26

my 0 a., atl 'el.l la3 usfo %
mat b nil a,. u1.ta Na4
= alail les. ...s.t taat iun. / ran az
II fifty bulls were behind me. leaving
my slippers on the path, and, tumbling
up the steps, I ran into the veranda
painting. ] rushed TO the door, which
was locked from the rest OF the house,
and, knocking loudly, called out 'Mr.
s., there is a panther In my tent I"
You can imagine the commotion; every
one WA about In a few seconds; the gem
ilemen all seized their guns, and ran out
TO SEQ n there was any chance Of a shot
and | was made a great fuss Of; every
one said what q wonderful escape l had
had.
They saw no more Of the panther. but
the uext morning WO heard that he made
fos ths hOuss u another friend some dis.
lance on. and thSEo he attempted tOcaTy
- q hg Engllah bulldog. which he found
aSaosp 70 Ne inner vsranda. Fortunately
~ esiea 81 the dog bEOnghs The servants
70 NE rSsCna. bot BOt before tie throat
end he haA bsea frightfaly mauled.
Ny h5sDAs are al ~ che Ophnion EhatGhe
musga3tO curtains saved my hSA The
beaSA Was Oyiasnt0 vsEy hungry. and
Wss - go moDant DSepnrtDg - gDrinG
upoo ~ but - vas Vu9nAse - ny sur-
rOuBdines and pgObsbly sOoA them fOs
somS kind Of . trap Bua ! nsves for z
momsnA Iout my pFSoones ~ nkDd; thin
and ~ vHseAfuhsus - my kts1s Id
enabaod ne 70 bSat Afs FStrssb and -
capO ths jaws d ny midAiShS VlsitOV.-
A. % The Quesn
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1889-07-26

W a of "A Of acc O - g., r Is w.. and Ia the
"a @ a Of the q q a Of sec Il - 8, IL W..
ADJOINING CLAIMS; Sur no. 5l8. the Stand
ard lode. George n. Utter ct al claimants. Nc
others known.
Magnetic variation 12 deg 30 min, 12 deg z
min and u deg 9 min O, containing IA. 81 acrea.
The location Of this mine is recorded in the
Office of the probate clerk and ex-oficio no
corder Of the county of Grant in the territory
Of New Mexicoi in book II of mining looations
az page 4l6. book II OF mining locations page
COZ and book i2 OF mining locations pares dlo
and 700, records Of said Grant counts
The adjoining claimants are sur no. 5T3 the
'Standard' lode. George II. Utter ct nj claim
ants. No others known.
Any aud all persons claiming adversely any
portion OF said Little Charley mine or surface
ground are required to hlc tholr adverse
claims with tho register Of tho United States
lnnd Office at Las Cruces IA tho territory OF
New Mexico during the sixty days period Of
publication hereof. or they Will be barred by
virtue OF the provisions Of the statute.
EDNUND q. SUrrruq Rouianar
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1889-07-26

-Nr,ffF Hh NHlrtH wai1
4-a el--s lpOh ma ball room door
Fairer to mo than Helen Of yore
For surely no knight q the times gone By
Fer loved their lady 20 truly aaL
And nov 81 uhe nits n she may dancs
wa another mao. her ~nllghtest glance
q bar partner fib me With deep distnst
Ard gives my weak heart Q rancorous thr1A
Pr Oh. my paa.iou6 40 lard ~ coutrol
Gtnca Dorotky'a mistress % hesr and soul
why h n yod AJAX me- I don't dociarO
NJ love b o1e WhoE - dchonalF.
Ard tbtu put an end 70 my fcaEful doubs
Ecu though my vows she may eoomfuliy SCOUT
Why Is Il ! end not my hearts JEALOUS Gt1tei
n must tell tho rcason-she Is my ~ifo
detroit Freo Press
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1889-07-26
a Bul'. Ranch.

Buffalo Billie" ranch Ia located on
the North Platte, In Nebraska, and con
tAins nearly Eve thousand acres Of fine
land Mr.. Cody has about two hundred
head Of thoroughbred horses and two TO
three thousand head Of cattle. His resi-
dance In @ big frame house near the rail-
road. on the roof Of which is painted Ia
large letters, "Col. W. y. Cody's CBaf-
falo Bul1 5oouta' Ranch" and over Il
oyery day there floats q big American
Gag. -PhlladelphiA TimeA
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1889-07-26
STOCK BRANDS

The LIBERAL intends to make a sps-
cialty of the stock interests of this portion
of New Mexico and the surrounding cOun-
try.
II will be in the hands of and read by
most of the stockmen and cowboys in this
portion of the territory.
As stock is liable to stray it is desirable
for owners to have their brands widely
known, so that stray stock can be recoR.
lied and owners notified.
In order to have brands widely known
they must be well advertised.
THE LIBERAL will advertise stock
brands at the following rates:
One brand on cut one year .Sl2
Each additional brand on cut, same
owner B
Each additional brand ia print straight
letters and hgures) 80. .......... 9
Each additional brand, character, bar
or connected letter requiring an en-
graved block 8
Each brand giving location of brand
on animal, or ear marks or both -. 5
All descriptive matter in addition to
name of company, address, range and
brands charged extra.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1889-07-26

The annual report Of the Indian DO
partment Of Canada SayS there arc az
eOuragtng indicaHons that TIE Indian
dhment viii eventually become ANAL
gamated with tho gsaeEAl poPalAtioa -
the country. ThO Indian populAtiOa q
tbs Dominion b ~ 6oA -
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1889-07-26

obVs Logan has bsm hooking into thO
d0maGdo economy q the HGnah, and
che linda q % e0ndst IN doing without
AinW She sayB thsy make nothing 90
further than Othg people unless q b
tal.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1889-07-26

.oRTHwBsF rrv oar4aas - ~ eaa.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1889-07-26

is welfare in Wow.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-02-16
TheMysteryofaHa aHanDnCaj
By FERGUS ". HUlIE

close as WAX, and It's my belief she knows
more about this dead woman than she chooses
to tell"
"But what could she have told Fitzgerald
to make him act in this silly manner! A
stranger who comes from England and dies
In a Melbourne stun can't possibly know
anything about Miss Ffettlby."
Kilsip looked puzzled.
II must confess that it is a riddle, he said
at length; "but IL sir. Fitzgerald would only
speak. it would clear everything up.'
"Whnt, cIout who murdered Whytew
"Well, it might not so so far as that, but
it might supply the motive for the crime"
81 dare say you are right" answered Cal
ton. thoughtfully, rs the detective rose and
put on bis hat "But it's no use. Fitzger-
aid, for some reason or another, has evidently
made UP his mind not to speak, so our only
hope in saving him lies in finding this girl +"
IF she's anywhere In Australia you may
be sure she'll be fourd," answered Kilsip,
confidently, as he took his departure. "Aus-
tralia isn't so overcrowded as all that"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-02-16
CHAPTER XVIII.

CHAPTER XVIII
sAL RAwLINs TELLS ALL SHE Knows
And, indeed, such was the case. Sal Raw
ins had made her appearance at the eleventh
bour, to the heartfelt thankfulness of Cation,
who saw in her an angel from heaven, sent
10 save the life of an innocent man
Lawyer Calton and Kilsip went to the
humble abode Of Mrs. Rawlins. familiarly
known as Mother Guttersnipe. When they
entered the squalid, dinsy passage that led to
Mother Guttersnipe's abode, they saw faint
light streaming down the stair. As they
climbed up the shaky stair, they could hear
the rancorous voice of the old hag pouring
forth alternate blessings and curses on her
prodigal offspring, and the low tones of a
girls voice in reply. On entering the room
Calton saw that the sick woman who had
been lying in the corner on the occasion Of
his last visit was gone Mother Guttersnipe
was seated in front Of the deal table, with
broken cup and her favorite bottle of spirits
before her. She was evidently going to have
night of it, in order to celebrate SAILS re-
turn, and had commenced early, so az to loss
no time Sal herself was seated on broken
chair, and leaned wearily against the wall.
She stood up as Calton and the detective en-
tered, and they saw she was a tall, slender
woman Of about 25, not bad looking, but
with pallid and haggard face. She was
dressed in kind of tawdry blue dress, much
soiled and torn, and had an old tartan shawl
over her shoulders, which she drew tightly
across her breast as the strangers entered.
Her grandmother, who looked more weird
and grotesquely horrible than ever, seluted
Calton and the detective on their entrance
with a shrill yell and volley of choice
language.
Kilsip paid no attention to her, but turned
10 the girl
"This is the gentleman who wants to speak
to you" he said gently, making the girl sit
on the chair again, for indeed she looked too
III to stand. "Just tell him what you told
me-"
"'Bout the Queen sirr' said Sal, in low,
hoarse voice, fixing her wild eyes on Calton.
III I'd only known as you was a-wantin' mo
I'd ave come afore."
where were youa" asked Calton, in pity.
Ing tone.
''Noo South Wales" answered the girl,
with a shiver 1.-THE cove as went with t
Sydney left me-yW, left me to die like dog
in the gutter"
''Blarst 'imI" croaked the old woman in q
sympathetic manner, as she took q drink
from the broken cup
II tooked up with Chinerman,n went on
her granddaughter, wearily, ''an' lived with
Iro BE Continued
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-02-16

'uddenly an event happened wnicn surprised
svery one. All over Melbourne extras were
posted and the news passed from lip to lip
like wildfire: "Return Of the missing wit
uess Sal Rawlinsr'
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-03-07
sENATOR KENNA,s RE.rLEcrIoN

The reelection of Senator Kenna
is an incident of current politics of
more than ordinary interest and i'm
portance. The contest which ended
Thursday last has been, indeed, in
many respects one of the most re-
markable of recent years. Senator
Kenna's first entrance into the arena
Of national politics was n surprise
to the country. He came unherald-
ed as a very young man for such a
high place, but soon more than JUS
tilted the hopes and expectations Of
his friends. BY intelligent and
faithful service he fully earned an
other term, and was plainly the
overwhelming choice of the rank
and file Of his party at home, who
were naturally proud of the place
he had already made for himself in
the highest legislative body Of the
land. But there were certain pow
erful Interests" which were not
satisfied with the young Senator,
and for good and sufficient reasons.
he had been true to the interests of
the people and refused to bow the
knee to the corporation Baal which
had been wont to rule with an iron
hand in the politics of West Vir-
ginia. Therefore the order was is
sued that this independent and
courageous public servant must be
sacrificed; that he must give way to
a more pliable and useful man.
OF course Mr.. Kcnna could have
made terms at any time, but he was
not built that way. Moreover, he
finally gave his conspiring enemies
distinctly to understand that if their
war did not cease he would strike
back in a way that would most CT
fectiyely tell. And so the Senator
triumphcd. His victory is won, en-
tirely aside from its political aspect,
for national congratulation.-PhH-
adelPhi0 EreHiag Telegraph, Rep.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-03-07
HAYsEED BOURBON

Senator W0rley arrived home on the noon train
Wednesday. ard IS looking well indeed after a
forty.fvc day conflict with the bourhons Dole.
gates Bryto and orr are also az home now. both
well satisfied with their experience as legisla-
tors.-lI:ra.
Comparisons arc said to be odious,
but if there is a county in the State
which has furnished greater
amount of bourbonism and hayseed-
ism in their representatives than the
county Of Preston we say they are
deserving of commiseration. We
can not recall at this moment when
Preston county has been represented
by brilliant men of colossal brain
and advanced ideas Of the Republi-
can type. The party Of moral ideas
has had control of the county long
enough to have found its brilliant
and educated sons, but for some UNI
known reason they don flourish on
Preston soil. Most Of her public
officers are imported or blooded
stock from adjacent counties and
States. The natives have to take u
back seat and "chew poke root"
while the foreigners" step in and
carry off the prize. We file no OBJ
lection to this. a county with such
an immense Republican majority
can afford to be generous, we sup
pose, but it does not sustain the
claim Of the Republican party that
education makes Republicans. If
the Republican majority in Preston
could be taken as a criterian of ed
ucation and enlightenment, Preston
county would be able to furnish her
sister counties with "talent" in
stead of sending off for that com
modify.
Please don't mention "bourbons. >"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-03-07
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
WAsHINGToN, ID. c.,
March 4. 1888.

"Ihc King is dead Long live the
King" To-day, for the second time
in the history Of our country, a
Democratic President from the
State Of New York is succeeded by
a Harrison. It was just forty-eight
years ago that William Henry Iiar-
rison succeeded Martin Van Burcn.
Now York Democrat, and to-day
Benjamin Harrison takes the place
Of Grover Cleveland. o Now York
Democrat Truly history repeats
itself
Inauguration day s. tho one day
boo each four yoar Chat poHtics are
Ibid aside here and al join I'm to
make the day succc fui one. TO
day obey haso been fairly successful
.n pi.e 81 thc fact that two days Of
rain bad given Tine decorations %
omowhat jragolcd appearance. but
what Jose DID appearance vas
madoup hy enthusiasm and tonight
most 81 thc people have gone TO bed
tired if not happy
As cycrv man who rods thi has
chance TO be President. J propose
to present 70 synopsis Of thc ceromo-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-03-07

Is public sentiment and justice" are lliritod
TO the owners Of the T., X. & j. Railway, and
those who ride over The road on passes. then tho
ARGUs Is correct In its editorial reference 90 the
friendly controversy between the New Era and
the Journal as 20 charges Tor freight, etc.-[Era.
just so If the gentleman who
yields the graceful pen on the edi-
torial staff Of the Ira was ever known
to speak good word for an enter
prise in this county, the newspapers
have failed to put it ON record. He
fights every enterprise in the county
under false colors, pretending that
hcis iightingin the interest Of the peo-
pie, when in fact he is opposing the
enterprise from selfish motives.
If an enterprise was started in
this community where a liberal dig
count was allowed for shaving"
paper, and that paper was sheared
in his establishment, it would re-
cciye the endorsement Of his "cdi-
torial pen" and be heralded as a
public necessity"
Now it transpires that few mon
who arc stockholders in the r.. X.
& F. railway are personally disliked
by this gentleman, and for this rea-
son, and this alone, ho has been do
ing everything he can to poison the
public against the railroad. He ap-
pealed to the public once before to
indorse his opposition to the rail
road, and the public emphatically
refused to be led by such a public
spirited man. They voted solidly
against him still he persists in his
yillification Of those who arc en-
deayoring to build up the county Of
Preston by investing their money in
various enterprises. And il some
one attempts to point out to him his
false position. he flies into a rage
and INDUCES in personalities.
The ARGUS is not courting a con-
troyersy, but it can be counted on
that it will not squeal until the other
fellow is unmarked.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-03-07
Judicial Sale.

ny VIRTUE Of decree OF tee circuit court OF
Preston county, w. v, rendered on the 9TH
day Of September 1879, and OF an amended de-
cree rendered ON the 18th day Of November, 1879.
In the chanccry cause Of James w. Brown, ex'r
w. VIM. Elliott at al, the undersigned spociai
commissioner will, on the
9Th Day Of April, 1889,
thc same being q court day, offer for sale to the
highest responsible bidder q tract Of land in
Portland district, Preston county, lying on Briery
Mountain, adjoining lands Of Eugeuus SypOlf
widely w Taylor, Buckncr Fairfax and Others,
containing
ABOUT 4G5 ACE BS-
The land Is valuable FOR It's timber, snd is IN
derla!d with lime aud coal.
TERMS or SALE Sufficient cash i'm hand TO
pay expenses Of sale, and the residue uuon n
credit Of 6. II and IS months, the purchaser exc
cutting interest bearing notes with approved uor.
sonal security for the deferred payments of nur-
chase money. JAMES " BRowE,
Special Com'r.
Bond has boon given 10y above cornmiss ioner
as required by law, In above cause.
Test
874 j.. ". WArsov. Clerk
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-03-07
CLAIMING AL roR GoEE.

The Democrats have occasionally
reminded our Republican friends of
the fact that they have been running
Golf for three Offices at one time, for
Governor, for the Senate and for the
Cabinet. This has riled them much
because it is true, but what have
they to say for the following which
is taken from an editorial in the red
hot, bilious, radical Republican Gin
cinnati Commercial Gazette:
One thing the Republicans OF West Virginia
seem to have had to contend with has been the
keeping Of too many irons in the fire by General
COT. As 1t appears 90 outsiders, nc has been
candidate for Governor and for the Senate and
Cabinet. VIC should have though; the party
would have been stronger It some one else had
had show for at least one OF the three places
This is drawing it mild, but there
arc surface indications of sarcasm
between the lines.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-03-07
Portland nlstrlst.

Locals scarce, but hope for more
next week.
Rev. Faulkner will preach at Oak
Grove next Sabbath at three O'Clock
p. IN.
Miss Malinda W. Groves is quite
i'll at this writing. We hope she
will soon recover.
VIM. Everley, Of near Kingwood,
was in our midst one day last week.
Messrs. Beatty and Hartman, the
Oak Grove saw mill men, arc saving
. bill of lumber now that is to be
shipped to Europe.
Daniel Albright and wife, who
spent several days in Washington
this week, returned home Friday.
Mr.. Albright has been very unwell
since his return.
Mr.. Joseph Feather and best girl,
Miss Cora Everley, Of Kingwood
district, Were here last Friday, Sat
urday and Sunday. taking Ill the
closing exercises OF Mr.. Ed. Eyerley' 3
school.
We noticed the smiling face of our
young friend, ID. G.. Smith, in this
district last Saturday and Sunday.
lie was visiting his---wcll as Mr..
Smith is typo of this paper we will
not give him away this time.
Mr.. Ed. G. Eyerley closed very
successful term of school at Oak
Grove Friday. AS an edccator Mr..
Eyerley ranks among the formest in
the county, and is one of those pro-
gressive teacecrs who believes in de-
voting his leisure moments to earn
est study instead Of idleness and
folly. Ills stay with us this winter
has been both pleasant and proiita-
bic, and NC are truly sorry to lose
him from our midst.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-03-07
% - cnRREepnenENrs

Since we have he'd charge Of the
hRoUs we have cndeayorcd to keep
dts columns clear or all obiectioua-
bic matter and especially has fl
been our elm to prevent our CORES
pondcnts from using Our columns
iu attacking patic from personal
and private reasons. and vi haze
succeeded fery aeil. But notwish-
standing oar efforts. ouc or two ape
ticics have Tipped into lhc paper.
We hope oar corrl pondcnts viii con-
fine themscvcs To The alre and
tie their private affairs Dob some other
why besidc through lhe hHaus.
We DO not object 90 controrer ..s
80 long a. they are conducted n 90
friendly and courteous way. 5ut .u
the future not one word wil Boz ai-
lowed 10 appear in these columns
that reflect disparageingiy upon
anyone As we have SAID before
we feserycthc right 10 criticise those
who deserve DO. That duty belougs
to us and SIC will not shirk IT.. cost
oha 70 mn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-03-07
TrRN the rascals in.


The surplus win meet with re-
duction at the hands of It's friends.