Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1891-08-28

the ella, at McMillen's crossing, on
last Friday, was an occasion long t0be
remembered. Under the cooling
of the cottonwood trees, 500 or
400 people were gathered intent upon
pleasure and enjoyment. The Senti-
mel reporter says that the barbecue
surpassed anything in that line that
he hadever seen, and he is no tender
foot nor spring chicken. Under the
supervision Of Thos Holloway, the
beeves aud mutton were cooked per-
fectly, and with chickens, vegetables,
pastry, watcrmelons and fruit, such a
feast was provided as is seldom enjoy
ed by the multitude. Enough being
left to furnish more than another meal
for all in attendance.
At one O'Clock the people assembled
to hear the speakers of the occasion,
and were entertained by Hon. John J..
Bell, who maintained his reputation
as an orator, Mayor Towers, of Kansas
City, who is a pleasing and witty
speaker, Professor Miles, county school
superintendent, Thos. Lyons, an old
settler, who gave some interesting
"reminiscences and Judge Tom. Clark,
who being in his own baiiiwick, spread
the eagle in great style.
At four O'Clock dancing commenced
upon the large pavilion provided,
music being furnished by the Silver
City band, and was continued until
fouro'clock in the morning. All agree
in pronounclng the dance most enjoy
able. The Silver City band were com
%plimented upon their playing and
added greatly to the pleasures of the
day.
Mr.. Eli Fleming acted as manage,
and master OF ceremonies, and well
| did henll that post. Messrs. Slaybacb
Horne, Robots, Holloway and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee were untiring in their efforts
t.. contribute to the enjoyment Of
those present. In the evening Mr..
and Mrs. Lee gave a reception at their
residence, which was %numerously at.
tended and enjoyed by all present.
Mayor Spauldlng, Of Pinos Altos.
Thos. Holson, ofLone Mountain, Johr
e. Coleman, of the San Domingo, anC
several old timers from this cit,
participated in the festivities of the
occasion.
The first ro-ual0a Of the old settler.
was pronounced by all a great success
There was no disturbance and not {
drunken man on the grounds. w,
are Informed that ii is proposed t.
form an association and hold al lua
reunions hereafter.
Reports from the country above
Clifton indicate there viii be nogamC
llc.t in that country after the band Of
hunters return. A p%rospector coming
down from The Blue reported the
country for miles TO be covered will
blood, he could distinguish the BLOOD
of deer, antelope, quail, rattle
oAhANNi hAoAf hAp9AutANNo Gnu iA AANl
the blood of all the different kinds Of
game iSdiglnous to Arizona, while th'
only persons known to be slaughterinl
in that country are The mighty hunters
which left Clifton under the leader
ship Of Dave Clark. The only one O
the party that he met was Clark, whit
looked as thought he had been hard a.
work day and night for a week, he ex
planned that it kept him awful busy t,
Kill and dress enough meat to suppl.
the wants of Mrs. Robinson and Mrs
Maxson, but he intended they SHOULD
have enough to eat if it took ever,
bear in tile mountains and every fist
in the river, providing, Of course, III
did not absolutely work himself &
death supplying them.
Tuesday Or. Simpsons house wa