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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-10-06
ANCIENT ENGINEERING.


Two miles southwest or Iem0e, lust
north of the Double Buttes, there are
to be found some evidences of ancient
work not duplicated else
where in the Southwest.
AS it is well known to nearly all who
have visited the neighborhood, that
section of the Salt River valley is fairly
soaked in water Fence post holes, if
the digger be energetic, usually pene-
trates to the waterleyel, and the wells,
of very fair water, are almost shallow
enough to dip from with bucket at
arms length. The ground is so moist
that nothing save alfalfa appears to
thrive.
The cause Of this superabundanceo of
water in section apparently so we'll
drained has utlately been discovered.
1t lies in the presence Of an ancient
submerged" dam, several yards broad
and lying but short distance below
the present level. One end rests on
the slope of the Double Buttes; the
length is unknown, but is supposed to
run across the narrow valley to the
Tempe butte. This ancient work has
been cut into at several points. Its
composition is of yellow clay, a mater
ial not common to the country. Ashes
and cinders have also been discovered
indicating that the Toltecs I'd fire
to harden the material Of % wall.
Between the Double Buttes and
Tempe Butte, by the lay of the land,
is the drain ora great stretch Of irri-
gated land lying eastward for a dozen
miles as well as the discharge Of the
snbterranean flow of the river that
sweeps around below the mesa line
and back to Tempe Butte. 1t would
SEEN that the ancients who cultivated
the same broad expanse, were fa-
miliar with the facts, and had built
this peculiar dam to divert the under
ground flow, that it might be raised
and again be applied to the purposes
Of agriculture. Had the obstruction
not been placed, the flow would have
found its way to the river channel,
less than mile distant.
Modern ingenuity has discovered the
secret Of olden times and an addition
to the water sapply of the valley has
thus been made. Messrs. jenkins 6,
Lareaux have now a large drainage
ditch penetrating the clay wall. The
ditch is now three-Quarters of a mile
long from surface to supply, fed for
the most part. by an L 800 yards in
length. This supply.cut is about four
feet deep, the water bubbling up from
below and flowing off to the extent of
several hundred miners inches. In
quality the water is pure and clear,
though the surface ground is some.
what alkali. The supply has been put
TO good use in irrigation during the
dry spring months just past.
Encouraged by their.success the pro.
moters Of the enterprise are now ar.
ranging to enlarge their cut to width
Of eight feet, to deepen it several feet
and to extend another' ia quarter
of mile in length. BY !. work it is
believed that a Aow of not less than
six hundred miners inches will be oh.
tanned, available for the reclamation
Of large expanse Of desert land lying
to the westward, across the river from
Phoenix. The summer flow is expect
ed to be fully equal to that secured il
the winter.
The farmers Of the Double Butte;
district are much pleased with the
prospect, as it will drain their land:
and render their holdings much more
desirable.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-10-06
Buoklen's Arnioa salvo.

The best salye in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, few
er sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
bains, corns and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale at Eagle drug store.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-10-06

There can be no health in either
mind or body so long as the blood is
yltated. Cleanse the vital current
from all impurities by the use of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. This medicine recruits
the wasted energies, strengthens the
nerves, and restores health to the de-
billtated system.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-10-06
BEN. TITUS,

NOTARY PUBLIC.
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Collections made 'foral thcstates and Terri
tories.
Lordsburg New Mexico
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-10-06

If the care of the hair were made a
part of lady's education, We should
not see so many gray heads, and the
use of Halls Hair ReneweF wollld be
unnecessary.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-10-06

At a mass meeting of citizens of
Graham county held at Solomonyille
Saturday strong resolutions against
the abandonment Of Fort Bowie as a
military port were passed. This is the
most important fort in the territory,
and if abandoned would leave many
settlers at the mercy of renegade In
.dians. q copy Of the resolutions was
ordered sent to Washington.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-10-06

And that tired feeling, loss of appe
tite and nervous prostration are driv-
en- away by Hoods Sarsaparilla, like
mist before the morning sun. To
realize the benefit of this great med
cine, give it trial and you will join
the army Of enthusiastic admirers Of
HOODS Sarsaparllla.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-10-06

Charles Grower, of Bloosburg while
out hunting had his left hand nearly
torn of by the bursting Of his gun bar
rel, making amputation above the
wrist necessary.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-10-06

The raisin growers of California are
keenly alive to the danger which
threatens their industry through DEM
oeratic revision" o. the tariff. They
have sent to Washington an urgent
appeal for continued protection, This
raisin Industry brings 100000 or
more annually into California, and
unless the present duties be maintain
ed it must suffer heavily.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-10-06

The Los Angeles Herald very well
says; From all accounts there is a
genuine revival Of prosperity in Ari-
zona. Great interest is centering in
her gold mines The abundant rains
and consequent flush grasses have
cheered the hearts of the cattlemen.
Take it for all in all, we have not
heard such reassuring accounts from
Arizona in long years.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-10-06

Nickola Tesla has safely submitted
an electrical current Of 250, 600 volts to
pass through his body. He says he
can handle a current OF 00,O00 volts.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-10-06

Sure, efficient, easy-HOoD's PILLS.
They shoulds be in every travellers
grip and every family chest. % cents
a box. o
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-10-06

The formula of Ayers Sarsaparllla
is well known to the medical profess
sion, and universally approved. The
reputation Of the firm guarantees ex-
cellence and uniformity in the medi.
cine, and the worlds experience for
nearly half a century has fully demon
strated its value.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-02-06
JOTTINGS ABOUT TOWN.

The senate meets at 1890 and the house
at 11:30 a. IN.
Bessie Mcdonald, who lived in Helena a
long time, died in Butte on Feb. 1.
Conductor T. ]. Laughlin, of the North
ern Pacific. has secured a leave of absence
for thirty days for an eautefn trip.
Ming's opera house boxes will be sold for
the Warde- engagement at auction to
tho highest biIder at Pope d O'Connor's
drug store this morning at nine O'Clock.
The Montana Christian Advocate, of
which ~. Mr.. King is editor, is shortly to
be ubllshed in Helena. 1t is understood
that Mr.. King will continue in his present
capacity.
The jury In the Greenwood, Bohm & Co.
assignment case agreed on a verdict at 1920
hours. The verdict was sealed and will be
opened to-day.
The announcement is made that the
Northern Pacific will resume it's double
through passenger train service about
March Is. 1t is the intention to also reduce
the time of through trains several hours
between st. Paul and the coast.
Counterfeit Worlds fair souvenirs have
made their appearance in Montana, and il
is reported that the entire west is being
flooded with them. They are supposed to be
coined in San Francisco, and tu nish a re-
muneratlve industry. as the p oft on eact
coin placed in CT calation is over one Lun.
dred per cent. The only trouble with the
bogus coins is said to be in the matter O.
milling the edges of the coin. it being much
coarser than that of the genuine.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-02-06

has the . been a time when courageous
men We . me- o needed-men who will not
defile themselves by pfostituting their
powers TO policy, or fawning and bringing
either before tho Oh istless mummeries of
a self Wanted blasphemous religion, or the
bloody tn ones OF organized iniquity. Oh,
for moral grit and muscle. Toward the
sunset of that Iona and bloody day ut
Waterloo. the surviving remnant of tie
Old Imperial guards were called upon to
Veterans of fifty victorious battles.
shouted "a one man, The old
guards can die, but they can
never surrender Physical and mental
strength are to be deslred. but if moral
strength be wanting, life will DO a failure.
You may carry through life some titles
and be the victim OF sho t-livsd
applause. but il you have nothing
to your account in Gods ledger. your life
will be spent for naught, and, like SCOTS
unpatriotic man, you will 60 down into the
vile dust from which you sprung. unwept,
u%nhonored and unsung."
At the close of the sermon the orchestra
rendered u beautiful selection. which wal
followed by a male quartette. "Throw On,
the Life Line was sung with telling eifec!
and in response to the PASTORS invitation
several arose az Indication of a desire tc
become Christians. These Sunday aftet-
noon meetings for 'men only" will be con-
Quoted every Sunday, not as denomina-
tional, but in the interest OF all people and
the kingdom of Christ. The subject next
Sunday afternoon will be 1.-The First Step
in Gamblinu.n
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-02-06
DONE IN RELIGIONS NAME.

They Drove the Devil and the Life Out
of u Woman ut One Time.
KALAMAZOO. Mich, Feb. 5.-The actions
of the Carterites. a religious sect in Coloma.
Berrien county, which makes a specially of
''casting out DEVILS" have reached such q
pitch of inhumanity that the psople have
determined to put a stop to the proceed
ines. The latest instance of torture took
place yesterday. Those OF Carter's follow
ers designated as chosen ones reside in one
house with him.. Yesterday Carter insisted
that an aged woman, upon whom the evil
one had cast his ese, sncase herself in a
coat Of tar. This was dom and the old
woman went about her work in the kitchen.
Presently her daughter upstairs heard cries
of agony. She went to the kitchen
and saw her mother in a sheet of flame. the
tar in some manner having become ignited.
Claiming as it was afterward said. that i'll
was merely a method the devil was using to
attack q victim, the daughter took her
child, went to a %neighbor a quarter of a
mile way and told OF the affair. These
.neiRhbors are not Carterites. and, horror
stricken, fastened to the suffering woman's
rescue. On reaching the place they found
her in the yard. clinging to a clothesline
post. Not a vestige of clothing remained.
To the post, char ed by the flames from
the burning body, strips of flesh hung
wherever the form of the woman had
touched it. In spite of her suffering, the
victim lived nea rlV an hour.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-02-06
PERSONAL.

Will E. Richly. of Barker, is in town.
William Scallon, Butte, is at The Helena,
f. b. Lamme. of Bozeman, is at The
Helena.
John w. Stanton, of Great Falls, is al
The Helena.
John T. Forbis, OF Butte. is in town on
legal business.
John Gleason. of Wolf Creek, is at the
Grand Central.
Sheriff Hamilton, Of Cascade, is at the
Grand Central.
w. i. Thistlewaite has returned from q
months visit with friends at Los Angeles.
Stephen Spitzley. one of the best known
old timers in Montana. is at the Grand
Central. from Great Falls.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-02-06
FOR RENT.
The Hotel "spofford," Red Lodge, Mon

The Hotel "spofford," Red Lodge, Mon
tanR.
An elegant three-story brick, just I'm
ished, will be leased to the right party for g
term of years.
Contains thirty five large sleeping rooms.
a spacious dining room, bar, billiard room,
barbershop and several parlors-not a dark
room in the house-steam heat, electric
lights, call and fire alarm system through
out, perfect plumbing and sewerage. Fine
corner room suitable for drugstore, bank or
small business.
Only hotel in town of ] 100 people. pres
ent terminus of Cooke City division, North
ern Pacific railroad, distributing point for
For terms, picture of building or further
info nation. write: The Rocky Fork Town
& Electric company, (Owners). Red Lodge;
Mont.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-02-06
Samuel X. Davis-SpseiAl,
INVESTMENT STOCKS.

Poorman Occur d'Alene)-1.OOO shares,
safe.
Bald Butte-2,O0O shares. The best
gold mine so far developed in Montana.
Safe.
Iron Mountain-On the present equip
ment, development, amount OF ore in
sight, output, ETC., and present price of
stock. 1t will pay Il better p rcentage than
any stock in the market; 1915 por cent for
1882, with a fair probability of a large in
crease in 1893.
Benton group (Neihart)-The late devel-
opment of rich ore in :his phenomenal
MN has caused the withdrawal of most Of
the stock in my hands; ZOO shares for i'm
mediate sale is all at the present figure.
Whitlach Union-Ihe present at tus of
the nlne and company of this coming great
gold niue guarantees the stock q safe pur-
chase. A few lots offered in which you can
lose no money.
&c and 81 Bailey Block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-02-06
Arrivals a. tho Grand Central.

irF1SRtS AZ III tTanI central,
Jamee b Spurrseon. big j II I%Ioline, Helena
+ I Cornish, Helena George y hessler,
IiermHn Borg, Iroad- harysvIlla
water Co F kossbarg. W;ckes
Wesley Harrington. " i Fluhart, living
SPOKANE ston
W II hutherlin. White judge F W Colo. Butte
sulphur SPRINGS " h Murphy, Mitcnell
NJ durnett, Townsend W linkston. Eutte
Is Is doReFty, Living IL shgdel. tielena
Jos lIsnilton, Great Tails
I'd { shears, st Paul { Lutchar. 5. Paul
viii T. l.ichg, l,arker John Gleason, wolf
} e Van " yck. Chicago lreek
Sspit1ley, Great Falls g. Kiug8ald. NeThart
+ 4 ,lngwald, GREAT Dhas h. SHAPED, St aul
fall6 hammond, basin
John regennirg, HA- FRANK Il Van Suckle
d%ersburg helena
Clas tudd. Helons James Iimon, Neihar
Arrivals at Tho Helena.
j Leedom. New York A. Rowe, New York
i. / rosser, Helena II Z Eacorn. Marys
l. Nj Harwu~d and villo
VITO, Helena John lindsay. Butte
d Davies. Minneapo- - Trent, Salt LAX
j " Kline. Phil.ael- Ray " Hussey, wapa
phia kaueta, q
Lee isepbarg. Living L Il Ialcott, Living
ston ston
A W Milos, / livingston Il h. Lsmme. Rozema1
ID ID bmithe. Bozeman J M tox, Red odge
Il + Mcdonald, Red J Ill rutherford, snl
Lodge axe tity
John / Forbis. butte WIZ , Gallon. Putte
{ Il Harms, Dillon CD Hard, valley
Miss r. Is hickards, Thos hiutthegs. Putt
University sam 1renary. It Pau
Henry Longmaid and Il y Joslyn, Dee
wife, / mpne oiga
+ r~aAelton. Deer Harry Il Clork, Gran
Lodge ita
A shores, Treat Falls David Il Browne. Tor
Jon w stanton, Great benton
Rails G s Jackman. Helen
" u iienne' or, Omaha Dave los or, Ne,
Z A RUNNERS. Fan York
Francisco G ~ernstein. New Yorl
j T. Young, 1T Paul T. Il Shaw. st Inul
Jas Nj Tucker and vito
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-02-06
26 and 27 Bailey Block.

Incompnrison with the colossal clearing sale
at Sai dc Bros. all other SALES will sink into in
significance.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-02-06

Full limo Of yarns. Spanish, German knitting.
broadway.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-02-06

Valenciennes and other laces at half price this
week at The Boo Hive.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-09-07
nlGn CARNIVAL AT ST. LOUIS.
Tie Metropolis Of the Mississippi Valley Again
Presents a Programme Of FaH Festivities
that for Brilllanoy aud Variety out
shines the Carnival Cities OF
the Old World.

Paris, The most ma agnlleent city on either
continent, has Tor asts held the proud title OF
.'the premier carnival city Of the world"
However, during the last ten OF twelve years
an American rival Of no mean pretenslOn6 has
contested i0r that high honor, and to-day ST.
Louis hOlda that Paris 80 reluctantly relin-
quished, the title Of the carnival city Of the
Not content with The successful exhibitions
Of tht previous years, the Autumnal teatiyi-
ties Association has arranged a program for
losj that Tor bTilliancy and variety Will he dif-
ncult 10 improve up0n. The nrst Of the great
attractions. The e. Louis Exposition, will
throw ice doors open 10 the public september
6th aud continue until October 2lst. The
world renowned sousa's Band has been en-
snged hy She management, which In Itself 10
"a sufficient lnducement 90 crowd the magnih-
cent building daring every concert.
Special attention has been paid 10 the street
illumiuutlons, aud on the evenings OF August
l4thi lsth' -i.h and slst' septem0ef IN, llth ,
2lst and 2,th and october ard, 5th, lath and
10Th, the most magnificent display yet at
tempted viii greet The eye or the fortunate
yisitor, electricity playing prominent part
Ine evening of October 3rd the Yelled Prophet
and his followers viii parade through the
principal thoroughlares, and Immediately af-
Ter the great ball, which has received eonsid-
erable prominence throughout the world, Will
The sid great 81. Louis fair and geological
gardens, october - 10 IN Will be the crown
/ ing week 90 thu carnival season. This institu-
t!on has no peer, and Is known In every land
whore The footprints Of civilization exist. The
Missouri Pacific Railway and Iron
Mountain Route being distinctly Sainl
Louis lines, and having at all times the inter
ests nf the city in mind have made a remark
! ably low rCNnd trip rate nom all points on the
entlre system TO 81. Louis aud return durinl
| the festivities
For further Information in regard % rates
route. limit Of tickets and for copy Of IN,
| ian Festivities programme, address nearest
| Missouri Paelhc or Iron Mountain ticket ageni
ln your territory, or c. Townsend, G. p.
| 4. A.. 81. Louis. 81.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-09-07

Sunday morning week Ism Davis dis
covered a hole four or five feet in depth
which was dug during the previous
night fifteen or twenty feet from the
Little Cabin creek ford on his place,
on the west side aud Monday night the
work was continued TO depth of ten
or twelve feet. In order to get light
to work by the branches of the over
hanging trees were cut away the FIRST
night, while the second a lamp was
Used, as shown by place in the side
Of the bank where it had been placed
and had smoked the fresh earth. The
spot selected was an easy one to re-
member or describe to another, being
beneath the roots Of walnut tree and
near the old trail. That the earth was
ever removed before seems doubtful,
as many good sized roots obstructed
the work and had to be cut of. The
identity and the object of the diggers
is of course a mystery; it is not rea-
sonable to suppose the hole is being
dug without motive, as it represents
too much labor. The incident is a
capital one for some romancer TO build
a story upon and we shall take pleas
ure in giving a years subscription for
one which is good enough to publish.
a few years ago, near the jenkins
crossing Of Big Cabin, a hole was dug
in the night twenty feet in depth and
| how 10 was accomplished without a
windlass no one could understand.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-09-07
Vinita Real Estate Agency,
D. M. MARRS g. Co.
LIst of property for sale, Rent or

List Of property for sale, Rent or
Exchange;
one lot in the southeast portion OF
town, at bargain.
A 7O0-acre farm 5 miles east OF town
for sale at Il bargain.
For rent ? room house in north
part Of town; price 81 month.
A room house on Wilson street
Torrent at 81 per month. Apply at once.
A very desirable business lot 50xl50
feet, fronting Illinois avenue, for sale.
A new house aud lot north of She
track near the Kentucky house for sale.
Three business lots on south Wilson
street, convenient to the central por-
lion OF town.
One business and one residence lot
in Atom were purchased when choice
was TO be had.
Two very desirable lots lS0x90O feet
In the northwest portion of Ninita;
finely located. Price 5000.
A three-aere Improvement near the
fair grounds can be bought cheap for
cash. Ninita Real Estate Co.
A farm for sale cheap; % miles north
west OF town; 100 acres in cultivation;
30 acre pasture; plenty OF good land
outside,
A good farm Of 100 acres In culliva-
/ tion and 100 fruit trees, on Big Cabin,
10 miles north Of Ninita; will cell foI
cash or trade Tor stock or sell on time.
A good farm miles east of Vinita;
/ l2O acres IN cultivation, 1870 more
fenced, two sets of houses on place, a
nioe thrifty young orchard; desirable
home in every way. Price $500.
For TENT, farm OF 100 acres, aud 4
quantity of farm machinery for sale
with IL ON easy terms. Land Ia excel
lent condition for sowing fall wheat
crop. Apply at once. More land 4
desired
A farm with 200 acres under fence
AGO acres m cultivation. three house.
aud stables, water at each place; room
to take IN as much more; 10 mlel
northwest OF Ninita, between Big CABIN
aud West Cabin; price $1,000.
A farm Of over 200 acres Ia cultiya
ton, two dwelling houses, orchard
I abundance Of fine timber, very de
2 sirablo place, IA miles southeast o
this city on Cabin Greek, near Crane
Ifiyof, would sell or exchange Tor cit,
property, or farm near Yinlta,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-09-07
FAIRLaSD DAsnEs.

Dry and dustyi rain needed very bad.
-Falrland is still In the ring.
james Briggs Is now assistant postmaster.
-Dr. W. u. Ritter is attending circuit court
this week
j. T.. Dayis. our popular sllyersmith and
jeweler. Ia enjoying handsome trade.
Rev. Noble IL preparing to move bis FAM
ily to Guthrie, o. 4.
About one half Of the population attended
the reunion at Baxter Springs
-One year ago to-day Farland had nfty
populations to-day she has 800 and 10 rapidly
Increasing.
Henry nlckox, our popular druggist, has
purchased the half undivided interest in the
Fairland townslte Of DR.. a. ~. Collins. AMI
II Is now owned and controlled By Conner q
Hckox
DIR. A. II. Collins has sold his interest in
Fairland and moved to Tulsa, where be IS
now located and, we understand, doing good
practice, which he rightly deserves.
1t is impossible for our railroad agent, )
| c. Garrett, to supply the demand for wheat
cars as the shipment IL much heavier than ever
before.
-Fairland is certainly the best business and
one Of the most lively towns In the Indian
Territory and is surrounded by the best agri-
cultural land In the Cherokee nation
r. NJ. Conner. ESQ, one ofour most prom
lnent farmers, raised on his farm near Fair
land 90 acres Of wheat which yielded 30 BUSH
els to the acre, and 20 acres which yielded 80
bushels per acre. Mr.. Conner purchased his
seed wheat near sarcoxie. Mo, and advises
every farmer to change his seed wheat at least
every two years.
And now, dear editor. ] Will just state
that Mr.. OFT A. smith and Miss Florence
Breedlove are to be married at the NJ. 4.
church in F,irland Wednesday eve, at s
O'Clock and the reception is to be at Prairie
| CITY at 0 O'Clock the same evening. They are
two Of our most popular young people and ire
too well known to need any further comment.
No doubt but what they will receive many
costly presents and as the wedding cards have
been out some time there will be a great many
| friends present from far and near