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CLEARING THE BOOKS.

The efficient land officers Of this
district, Messrs. McCrea and Vance
have made arrangements, so that
settlers who paid in money to Receiver
Brown and got no receipt therefor a
get credit for the amount paid.
The applicants, whose money went
the wreng way owe a debt of gratitude
to these two efficient officials. How
TO get credit for the money is explained
in the following circular;
In all alleged entries of Public
Land made at the Las Cruces land
ONCE wherein the original or final re-
ceipt has not been issued and wherein
the settler claims that he has paid a
certain sum Of money thereon, AFT
davits must be submitted to the
Register and Receiver of the Las
Cruces land Office embodylng the fol-
lowing facts, to-wit:
LIST. The class Of entry, date when
made, and a description of the land
embraced therein.
End. The sum Of money paid there
on, and whether paid by currency,
draft, check, express order, post office
order or postal note, and when paid
by draft or check the draft or check
should be embodied in the AFFIDAVIT
and the original drat or check be at
tached as an exhibit to the affidavit
Whenever it is Impossible to produce
the original Draft or check, a certified
copy by the cashier Of the bank will be
sufficient whenever the original draft
or check or a certified copy thereof
cannot be had tina fact why such can.
not be produced must be set forth.
3rd. State to whom the money Wal
paid, whether direct to the then act
ing Receiver, naming him officially, o.
to the then acting Register, naming
him officially.
18th, In all the entries where moneJ
has been paid to the then acting Reg
lister and by him paid over to the theI
acting Receiver, a supplemental ahi
daTit Of the then acting Register
stating that said sum Of money wa
by him paid over to the then actinI
Receive, naming him Officially, mus
also be submitted.
Upon the receipt Of such affidavit
from entrymen their cases will be e1
amined aud whenever the fact
warrant the entries will be put +
record and receipts will be issued +
the entrymen.
SAMUEL p. McCREA, Register.
QUINBN VANCE, Receiver.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1890-11-28

'Is this the best?n is a question Of
ten asked when medicine is wanted.
The following are a few Of the medi-
cines of known reliability sold at the
Eagle drug store, where there are
many other excellent medicines, but
these are worthy Of especial mention
ChamberlaiD's cough remedy, IA
nous for its cures of severe colds, and
as a preventative for Group. Price so
cents per bottle.
Chamberlain's pain balm, a general
family liniment and especially vslua-
BILE for rheumatism. Price SO cents
per bottle.
Chamberlain's collie, cholera and d.
arrhoae remedy, the most reliable
known medicine for bowel complaints.
1t is especially priced by persons sub
ject to collie. 1t has cured many cases
Of chronic diarrhoae. Price % and so
cents a bottle.
st. Patrick's pills, for disorders of
the liver and bowels. A vigorous but
gentle physic that ~cleanses and reno
Yates the whole system. Price 25 cts.
Chamberlain's eye and skin ONT
ment. For tetter, salt rheum, scald-
head, eczema and chronic sore eyes.
Price 25 cents per box.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1890-11-28

In spelling the word the LIBERAL
followed the custom Of the people in
this section Of the country and the
authority Of the United States Land
office, which in its map, printed but a
few miles from the monument raised
TO memory Of the old hero's comrades,
spells the name Leitendorf.
The i%conoclasts Of the present age
are on the habit Of knocking out
supertiuous and tongue twisting let
ters from names which the g~eographers
Of The past have fastened on the land
marks Of the country, and whether
this habit is reprehensible or COM
mendable II is popular, and so to be
in the fashion the LIBERAL will con
tinuer TO speak Of LeitendOrf, but
trust that the bones Of Colonel John
Eugene Le%itzendorfer and those Of
his son Eugene are resting in peace.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1890-11-28

The historical name Of Colonel John
Eugene Leitzendorfer, who served I'M
der General Eaton in the capacity of
guide, adjutant, Inspector general, and
chief inspector-general, in crossing
the desert of Lydia, is changed by the
Lordsburg LIBERALS type to that of
Leitendorf. The passage of the desert
was made with the view Of co-operat-
ing with Commodore Prebble in the
investment of Tripoli. During the
siege which lasted for a month, a fire.
ship laden with powder and iron, was
sent to the harbor Of Trlpoli, in the
night, under the charge of two boats
crews from the American squadron,
who were to light the fuse and escape.
The ship exploded with terrific power,
and not one Of the the men accom-
panying it was ever heard from. A
monument to their memory stands in
Washington, ID. c., west OF the capitol.
"Leitzendorfer's Well" near Lords
burg, N. NJ, was dug, during the year
1851, by Eugene, eldest son OF Colonel
Leitzendorfer, for the purpose OF
watering cattle, which he was driving
from Illinois to California.
The senior Of the Belt was person
ally intimate with the L%eitzendorfer
family, consisting Of six persons, only
one Of whom is now hying.-Globe
Silver Belt.
The LIBERAL was not acquainted
Colonel Leitzendorfer nor any Of his
descendants, but II our friend Judge
Hackeny Of the Belt says he had a 81
IN his name and a 'fer" on the tail o.
It, the ~" and the "fer" both go
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1890-11-28
You are in a bad Fix

But We will cure ySu if ysu will pay Us.
Men who are Weak, Nervous and dsbili-
tatsd suffering from Nervous Debility
Seminal weakness, and all the effects Of
early evil habits, or later indiSerStionl
which lead to Premature Decay. cOnsump.
tiOn or instantly, sRosld send for and rsat
ths "boek of lifs." giving particulars 9
a home cure. Sent (ssaled) free, by ad
dressing DR.. PArker'u Medical add surgi
cal i%nstits, Isl North Spruce st., Nash
vile, Tsan. They guarantee a eurS or n,
pay.-Ths Sunday Morning.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1890-11-28

THE Arizona Republican aas passed
the first mile stone and entered Vol
ume two. The Republican is about
the best daily paper published be-
tween Kansas City and Los Angeles,
and the LIBERAL is glad to know
that it has prospered, notwithstand-
ing the dismal prophesies made when
il was started.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1890-11-28
Town Lot Sale.

In compliance with the provisions Of the
statutes the following lots in the Lordsburg
townsite will be offered for sale at public
auction at the front door OF the post Office in
at ten o'clock "A. m. and will be sold 10 the
highest bidder for cash at a price not less
than the appraised value Of each lot, which
value is givenin the following description:
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1890-11-28

YESTERDAY was Thanksgiving and
was duly end piously observed by all
Lerdsburgers. Owing to the kindness
Of Mrs. ". II. Small tae LIBERAL OBJ
served the day in a way which has
been sacred in its family ever since
Thanksgiving were !Dvented-that is
to say turSe- and cranberry sauce.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1890-11-28
OF H PACIFIC RAmRoAl
REBERYATIoN

value Is glVenln the IOloWlng descriptions:
SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC
R-EBERvATIoN
Lots !, 2, 8, 4, 3 and 0 block 2, valuation q
each.
Lots 4, 8, and 0 block 4, valuation 90 each.
Lots 5 and 8 block B, valuation S50eaoh.
lots ID and is block ., valuation 81 each.
Lots !, 2, 3, I, 8. 9, 10, IL, II, ID, IA and Is block
TO- valuation ~ each.
Lots 2, 3 and 4 block 10, valuation 81 each.
50 each.
Lots j, 9, fractional 8 and 5 Hook 1914, valu-
Let's IL, 8, 4, 6, 8, 7 and 8 block II, valuation
$3.50 each.
Lot /, 2. 3. 4, o. 6, and block IS, valuation
Lots 4, { and 8 block 10, valuation 2.5O each.
Lots ia, Z, 8, Is, IA and 10 block -, valuation
$50 each.
Lets /, 2, g. 4, 8, o., So b, 10, Il, Il, 10, Il and
10 block %, valuation &6O each.
Lots l. g. lS' Il. 10 and 10 block "a, valuation
lots 6. 9, 7, 8, l2, IS, IA, 10 and IS, block %, val
Lots j, 2, 4, SO rs 10, II, IL, 10, a. and Is
block 70, valuation 81 each.
Lots !, 2, 3, 4, o, 8, 7, 8, ., 10, II, IL, 10 and IA
block q, valuation g each.
Lots 2, 3, and 4 block % valuation 81 each.
Lots /, q, 4, 8, Z and $ block 30 valuation 81
each.
Lots l, 2, 8, 4. 3, G. 7, and 5 block 81. valuation
g. each.
Lots /, 2, 8,4G6. 7, and 8 block 81. valuation
& each.
Lots l, B., g. and Q block 80, valuation O. each.
Lots l, 2, g. 4, o. 8, Z and 8 block "a, valuation
g. each.
Lots /, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, Z and 8 block 80, valuation
a. each.
Lots /, 2, a,466 8, 7, and block SO, valuation
Lots i and 2 block 81, vaiuatian 81 each.
Lots ]. 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, z. 8, 8. 10, II. II, 10, IA, Is, 10
and n. block 3S. valuation 3 each.
Lots z, D 4, B, q, rs, 10, II, II, E, IA and 10
block 80, valuation 81 each.
Lots /, 2, 3, 4, 8, 0, Z, 8. 8. 10, IL, II, I3, Il, Is and
10 block 40, valuation q each.
Lots ], 2, 3, 4, 8, q and 7 block Al, valuation
d.JO each.
Lots j, 2, 3, Al Q, Z, So, 10. II, II, Is. IA Is, IL
and II, block AZ, valuation $50 each.
Lots l, 2, 3 and 4 block 43, valuation h5C
each.
Lots !, 2, 8 4. q. 9, 7 and 5 block "A, valuation
$3.50 each.
Lots l. 2, g. 4 8, 9. 7 and 8 block As, valuation
$3.50 each.
Lots ~, q, 49, 8. :, and s block 40. valuation
$50 each.
Lots i, 8, band 2 block 46H. valuation SIS,
each.
Lots l, 2, 0, 4, 8, 7 and 8 block A., valuation
S1.25 each.
Lots 1, 2, 3, &c., 9, 7 and 8 block g, valuation
81. % each.
Lots l,,2 s.AGG7and 8 block 40, valuation
e12 each.
Lots /, 2. 3. 4, 8 INC 0 block 81. valuation s12
each.
NORTH OF = soUTHERN PACIFIC RAnROA
RESERVATION
Lots O. 10, IL, II, rs. IA and Is. block 81. valu
alton 2b each.
Lots Q, So as, 10 II. I8, IA, Is and 70 blool
"a, valuation $3.50 each.
Lots l. 2, 3. l. g. g., 7, Sc 10. lie. 10. "a. Is an
10 block 90, valuation N each.
Lots 2. q. 4. 8, I8. IA. 10, 10, n, Is, 10. 20. n an
- block %, valuation O. each.
An in township q south ofranse IS vest o
New Mexico principal base and meridian. az
cOrdinR 70 the map OF file IN the Uilce Of In
recorder OF 9Hnt county. New Mexico.
j. p. OWNBY,
Chairman OF the Board or Trustees.
L~0RDsBUnQ. N. n. November ~, 1872.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1890-11-28

Col. McGrorty Of Deming was in
the city Saturday, having been out to
Stems Pass to inspect some mining
property he has there.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1890-11-28

The question has been asked, "In
what respect are St. Patrick's Pills
better than any other?" Try them.
You will find that they produce a
pleasanter cathartic effect, are more
certain in their action, and that they
not only physic but cleanse the whole
system and regulate the liver and
bowels. For sale at 25 cents per box
at the EAGLE drug store.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1890-11-28
MCGRATH ( CO.
DeAleFe in
CANDIES, CoEFECTIoKARIES,
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
BARE0Ad Avenue,
LordsbuEg New Nez5oo


now carry the Gold Hill mail three
times per week, T~ueaaays, Thursdays
and Saturdays, leaving L%Ordsburg at 100
p. IA. | will carry express at the following
rates.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1890-11-28

Passengers, LerdIburg to Gold Hi
81 so; Gold Hill to Lordssurg 81.
ROBERT BLACK.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1890-11-28

Mn. Winslow's soothing syrup. has
been used by mothers for children teeth
ing for over hftY years with perfect sue
cess. II relieves the little 80 lferer at once,
produces natural. quiet sleep by freeing
the child from pain, and the little eherub
awakes a. bright a. a button. It is
very pleasant to taste. sOothes the child,
%Softeas the gums relieves wind regulates
the bowels, and IL the best known remedy
for diarrhosa, whether arising from teeth
ing or other causes. Twenty-Five cents q
bottle.
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THE BEAR BACKED OFF A FEW PAGES.
yells for help continued, but the bear,
the moment it discovered that the
limb on which it was chewing was of
good white oak, fell prey to astonish-
ment If not alarm. 1t dropped the leg,
backed off few PAGES, sat down upon
its launches and gazed at this strange
and inedible species of man. Jake
realized at once the creatures bewilder-
ment, but the crisis was such painful
one that the humor of the situation
failed to strike him.
After q few moments of contempla-
ton the bear made a fresh attack Ii
was hungry, and perhaps thought some
other portion of Jakes body might
prove more delicate eating than hisIeg
Jake, however gave it no chance to
try. The next hold the bear got was
upon the very end of the oaken mem
Der, where the iron ring proved little
to it's taste. 1t tried fiercely for an
other hold, but Jake, in his desperate
struggles, endowed with the siren 9Th
of his terror, succeeded in foilinr it in
every attempt At length, with the ut
most force of his powerful thigh, he
drove the end of the leg right into the
beasts open mouth, infiicting a serious
wound Blood flowed freely from the
animals throat and presently, after a
moment of hesitation, having probably
concluded that the morsel was not savoy
enough to justify any further struggle,
the bear moved sullenly away, coughing
and whining
Jake lay quite still till his van
quished antagonist had disappeared in
the covert. Then he rose and wendell
his way homeward, thinking to himself
how much better his wooden leg had
served him than an ordinary one could
! have done. In q few minutes he was
met by some of his ellow-townsmen,
who were fastening to find out the
cause of all the noise. To them Jake
related the adventure with great ella
ton, adding, as he concluded: '.Yoa
see. now, how every thing turns out for
the best If hadn't lost that ere leg OF
mine this night ten year ago. I'd have
mebbe lost my head this very even
ing.n
In spite of Jake Dimball's reputation
for truthfulness, his story was not be-
heved in the village of Second West
cock. 1t was voted altogether too inn
probable, from whatever way it was
looked at In fact. so profoundly IN
credulous were his vilIagers that
Jake coule not even organize bear
hunt Some ten days later. however,
his veracity received ample confirms
ton. A man out looking for strayed
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fellow, he made himself a new leg of
white oak, around the bottom of which,
to prevent wear, he ham mered stout
iron ring.
The years went by in their usual sur
reptitious fashion, and brought few
changes to Second Westcock. One June
evening, ten years after that on which
my story opened, Jake was driving the
cows home as usual, when once more, as
he passed the swampy thicket, he heard
that menacing growl. Jake looked
about him as If in dream. There was
the same dewy smell in the air
mingled with the fragrance Of sweet
fern, that he remem bered SO painfully
and so we'll. There was the same long
yellow cloud over the black woods to
the west. There was the same dapple5
sky of amber and violet over his head.
AS before. he saw the cows breaking
into run. In moment {, ere was the
same dreadful crashing in the thicket
Was he dreaming? He looked down in
bewilderment, and his eyes fell on
the iron -shod end of his wooden leg!
That settled it. Evidently he was
not dreaming, and it was time for him to
hurry home. He broke into a run, as
rapid as his wooden leg would allow
Now long use and natural .dexterity
had made Jake almost as active In the
handling Of this wooden leg as most men
are with the limbs which nature gave
them. But with his original legs, in their
pristine vigor, he had found himself no
match for bear What then could he
In Ill
looked over his shoulder and beheld
the bear hot on his tracks. He could
have sworn it was the same bear as of
old. He made up his mind to run no
more, but to save his breath for what
he felt might be his last fight He
gave series of terrific yells, such as he
thought might pierce even to the cor
ner grocery under the hill. and threw
| himself fat on his back on a gentle
hummock that might pass for post of
vantage.
Jake was not hopeful. but he was firm.
He thought il would be too much to ex-
poet to come off twice victorious from
scrape like this. He eyed the bear stern
| ly, and it seemed to him as if the brute
actually smiled on observing that its
| intended victim had not forgotten his
ancient tactics. Jake concluded that
the approaching contest was likely to
be fatal to himself; but he calculated
on making it at least unpleasant for the
bear.
The animal turned little to one side
and attacked his PROSTATE antagonist
! in the flank. but Jake whirled nimbly
! just in time and brought down his iron
shod heel on the brutes snout. The
blow was a heavy one, but that bear was
not at all surprised. If it was the bear
of the previous encounter it doubtless
argued that years had brought addition
al weight and strength to his opponents
understanding. 1t was not to be
daunted, but instantly seized the
wooden leg in its angry jaws. Jake's
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bone and muscle, with which he had
been born and with which he had grown
up in entire content, seemed likely to
serve him for the rest of his natural
life. But that very evening, amid the
safe, quiet and soft colors of the upland
COW pasture, fate was making ready
lesson for him in the possibilities of the
unexpected.
In Westmoreland County that sum-
mer bears we're looked upon as drug
in the market The county, indeed,
seemed to be suffering from an epidemic
of bears. But, so far, these woody past
pres Of Second Westcock, surrounded
by settlements. had apparently escaped
the contagion. When, therefore, Jake
was startled by an angry growl, coming
from swampy thicket on his right, the
thought of bear did not immediately
occur to him. He saw that the cows
were running ahead with sudden alert
ness, but he paused and gazed at the
thicket, wondering whether it would be
wise for him to go and investigate the
source of the sound. While he hesitated,
the question was decided for him. A
largo black bear burst forth from the
bushes with crash that carried aname-
less terror into Jake's very soul. The
beast looked so cruelty out of place, so
horribly out of place, breaking in upon
the beauty and security of the familiar
scene. Jake had no weapon more for
midable than the hazel switch he was
carrying and the pocket knife with which
he was trimming off its branches. After
one long. Mortified look at the bear,
Jake took to fight along the narrow
cowpath.
Jake was a notable runner in those
days, yet the bear gained upon him rap
idly. The cowpath was tortuous ex.
ceedingly, and away from the path the
ground was too rough for fast running
at least Jake found it so. The bear
did not seem to mind the Irregularities.
Jake envied the cows their fine head
start. He wished he was with them;
then, as he heard the bear getting
closer, he almost wished he was one of
them; and then his foot caught In a
root, and he fell headlong
As he fell a great wave of despair
went over him, and q thought flashed
through his mind; This is the end of
meP' His sight was darkened for an in
slant, as he rolled in the moss and
! twigs, between two hillocks. Then,
turning upon his back, he saw bear al
ready hanging over him; and now des-
perate courage came to his aid
Raising his heels high in the air he
brought them down with violence in
tbs brute's face. The animal started
back, astonished at this novel metho cd
Of defense. When 1t advanced again to
the attack. Jake met it desperately with
his heels. and all the time he kept up 4
lusty shouting such as he hoped would
soon bring some one to the rescue. For
few minutes, strange to say, Jake's
tactics were successful in keeping his
foe at bay: but presently the bear,
growing more angry or more hungry,
made s tiercer assault and succeeded in
/ catching the lads foot hetween its Jaws
| The brave fellow sickened under the
cruel grip of those crunching teeth. but
he kept up the fight with his free heel
just as he was about fainting with pain
and exhaustion. some farmers. who had
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| you and Hetty as soon as you are able
to leave your bed. Till then, will see
that you are made comfortable here.
Oh, thank Heaven for putting it in my
heart to como back to Boston and search
you outr'
The old man strove to reply to these
words Of kindness. but could not speak
for sobbing. He wept like very child.
My situation during this interview
Was painful. 1t was a relief to hear
footsteps ascending the stairs and to
see little Hetty enter the moment after.
Seeing two strangers in the room with
her father, she started back surprised.
for she was far from recognizing her
brother. The old man saw her and
called her to his side.
William uttered not word, but stood
regarding her in silence.
my child" said the old man, do you
remembe your brother William"
''oh, yes" replied the girl, quickly.
~ remember him-he was always so
kind to me. Don't you wish he was here
now. father?"
my child. he is here" exclaimed the
old man. This is your brother Will
iAmI"
The girl turned. and when she saw
her brother, regarding her tenderly and
kindly, open his arms to receive her.
she few to his bosom, and flung her
arms wildly about his neck.
At this moment my friend, the
physician Hetty had gone for, having
followed her almost Immediately, rang
at the door, and l FASTENED to conduct
him up the stairs.
He gave the sick man encouragement
of affording him immediate relief, and
having prepared some medicines for his
use, took his departure.
Thinking it best to leave the now
united family alone, shortly after
arose to depart. The old man and his
son thanked me warmly for the interest
had taken in their affairs, and the lit
tie girl, as she condu me to the door
and babe me goodnight, besought me
with tears in her eyes to visit them
again.
That night went home better man
than when / left a few hours before.
The lesson had learned had peculiar
effect upon my mind, teaching me, as it
did, the folly of family pride, of the
pride of wealth, and the divine beauty
Ind sweetness of forgiveness.
When visited the house again,
found coach at the door, and being
admitted by a servant, 1 met little
Hetty in the hall dressed ready for a
journey.
The little creature flew to welcome
me, and fairly wept with JOY.
Where are you going?" l asked.
"Ohr' said she, father and l are
going to New York with brother
William. Father has got almost we'll. 80
that he can travel We are going to live
with brother, and we shall be so happyp'
At this moment, William and his
father came downstairs, being ready
for start. Although the old man was
leaning on the arm of his son, when he
saw me, he sprang forward to grasp my
hand. William did the same, while
Hetty stood by, laughing and weeping
by turns, from joy
l saw them depart, and once more |
retraced my steps homeward, filled with
admiration of the old mans proud, stern,
but generous spirit, the candor, beauty,
and single-heartedness of the child,
but above all, of the young mans noble
ness of soul, of his true Christian ben
evidence and forgiveness.-J. T. Trow-
bridge, in Yankee Blade.
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CITY PROPERTY.


ne
KANSAS AyE,Two DOORS FROM MAIN STREET u S
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UaJuio, IN the WOODS NOT more tnan
couple of miles from Jake's pasture,
found large bear lying dead in cedar
swamp Examining the body curiously
to find the cause of death, he was
puzzled till he recalled Jake's story.
Then he looked at the dead brute's
throat The mystery was solved; and
the community was once for all con-
WINGED OF the fighting qualities Of the
wooden leg. -Chas. G. D. Roberts, in n.
7. Independent.
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$4,000 REWARD,

will pay the above reward for the arrest
and conviction Of any person killing or uriaw-
fully handling any stock branded triangle n
- belonging 10 K. c. Hubbell & Co.. or for
conviction. JAS a. LOckARD. MansQer.
Lodi, Barber county, Kansas. I3