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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-29
THE COPPER SYNDICATE.


There are the most powerful inilu-
ences at work in copper, aud within a
short time the fact will be more gen.
orally appreciated than it now is, says
the Boston Daily Advertiser. The
greatest syndicate ever organized is
now in full operation. It not only
has bankers and capitalists in it Of
enormous wealth, with Baron Hirsch
at the head of them, but including are
contracts OF enormous magnitude with
the French and Russian War Depart
ments, which are preparing for war
upon an unprecedented scale. Mil
lions OF new guns are now being made
for the Russian and French armies,
and, when war is declared, millions OF
pounds of American copper will be
stored in Russia and France to be used
in the manufacture of cartridges.
Russia and France will now use only
American copper in their cartridges.
France has, for some years, used
only American copper, having by spec
ial scientific commission proved that
it is the only safe and sure metal to
use, and Russia has now come to the
same conclusion aud will henceforth
use only American copper for the car
tridges Of its army. These are not
rumors, but are extraordinary facts.
The great copper syndicate is operat-
ing with marvellous rapidity. 1t is
only a few months since they organ
lied, and since July 1st the shipments
Of American copper have amounted to
over s2,113,000 pounds or a total of
297, $4,000 pounds per annum, or a
much larger quantity of copper than
is produced by all the copper mines
here. Let us try To realize the mar
velous rapidty of this syndicate In its
operations thus far. For the fiscal
year ending June 30th, 1893, the cx-
ports from America were 1862, 900
pounds, against Sc, $4,000 pounds for
the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1895,
showing decrease OF ls, ,811, 900 pounds
up to June 30th of this year. But here
comes this startling fact that for the
two fiscal years referred to the exports
foet up 03,O05, 900 pounds, while for
four months, since July 1St, the ex-
ports are within 100000 pounds Tor
90, $4,000 pounds) Of the total exports
for these two years!
The syndicate is still buying and
must continue to do 50, for my infor-
nation is that their government con-
tracts and their own individual pur-
chases are to foot up 250, 900 tons. Cut
this down one half and there is an
enormous quantity to buy. These pur-
chases mean that American copper
must 20 higher-11, 12 and 10 cents
will be reached within three months
in short order, and that higher prices
than at any time since the French
syndicate days are inevitable. When
Jake copper sells at Is cents, some OF
your readers will recall this letter and
the valuable hints thrown out.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-29
STANTON AND THE TRAMPs.
they burn New Ties and no Furnishes
Them.
rror, ti,o r,,o.or, Cftt,on

Them.
From the Tucson Citizen.
Sixty hobOes licked by one mani
Stanton, road ovcrseer OF the South
efn Pacific for a thousand miles or so
is big of muscle and broad Of girth and
can anathematize Mexican section
hand at hundred yards. He had a
bout at Red Rock that shows too that
he needs them all and is not afraid TO
use them.
The nights have been chilly recently
and the hobo element are not adverse
to a pleasant camp fre. The trifle Of
the ownership of the fuel is of ne mat
ter to them-unless Stanton catches
them.
A freight was rolling along blithely
with Stanton in the caboose, his eye
ever on the track. Then he saw some-
thing that made him dance with rage.
'"The -! -! -!!w he roared.
"Stop and let me get at EN-"
Outside big blaze was ascending
from a pile of new ties beside the track
and on a few rods was another fire, OF
coal taken from cars near. Around
the fires we're sixty com Portable hoboes
rubbing their grimy hands over the
delightful blaze or far off in dreams of
foolishly kind-harted housewives with
grub and grub.
"Let me get at 'em" yelled Stanton.
He hastened off to the little house of
the terrified and protesting lone
watchman, SCOT a gun here?" said he.
eyes"
"Well come on with you!" Stanton
then strobe up. (which OF yous fell
lows is the captain?" he demanded, be-
sides saying a good deal that gave his
words emphasis. This brought forth
big fellow muttering. Forth went
.StantOn's boot and up went his big fist
and down went the captain. He had
been struck tremendous blow under
the chin that lifted and felled him,
limp. Such a roar as did follow! A
trainman had fired two shots into the
ground. The tramps were full of fight
and curses. They made for Stanton,
but not too lively let him at them sim
gly. His faVorite blow was from un-
der, bringing that tremendous fist of
his "paster" on the chin. He drop
ped tramps around him In rows. He
put in few kicks to good advantage.
Spectators say it was the liveliest five
minutes they ever knew. And Stan
ton came forth victor. The tramps
scattered.
All but one, who had dreamt on be-
fore the fire, unconscious of the suffer
ings of his fellows. Stanton stepped
over to him.
"You -! -! Ill" he yelled
for the hundredth time, at the same
time giving a resounding thump ou
the dreamer's ribs with his boot. You
-p
"Oh please mister, please don't kick
me, cried the tramp, scrambling up
and away.
Stanton fought his battle unaided.
He then boarded the train, which be-
gan rumbling along merrlly again.
From a trainman he learned that the
hoboes had said: Lets go and do up
the keeper for this" He accordingly
got off at the next station aud took a
handcar back to Red Rock, to stay the
night through with the keeper. The
last thing he was heard to remark as
he dismounted at Picacho was;
"The 49,! Ill lip
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-29

BEN. TITUS,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Collections made forall thestates and Terri
tories.
Lordsburg New Mexico
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-29

9. IL Clifford, New Cassel, Wis,
wal troubled with neuralgia and rheu-
matism, his stomach was disordered,
his liver was affected to an alarming
degree, appetite fell away, and he was
terribly reduced in flesh and strength.
Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured
him. Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg,
H., had a running sore on his leg Of
eight years standing. Used three
bottles OF Electric Bltters and seven
boxes OF Bucklens Arnica Salve, and
his leg Is sound and well. John
Speaker, Catawba, Ohio, had five
large fever sores on his leg, doctors
said he was incurable. One bottle
Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen's
Arnlca Salve cured him entirely.
Sold at Eagle drug store. 3
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-29
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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-29

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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-29

Is undoubtedly a disease OF the blood,
and as such only a reliable blood puri-
fer can effect a perfect and permanent
cure. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the best
blood purifier, and it has cured many
severe cases Of catarrh. Catarrh Of
tentimes leads to consumption. Take
Hoods Sarsaparilla before it is too late.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-29
TERRITORIAL.


Joseph H. Reed Of Iowa, Chief Justice.
ASSOCIATE JUsTiCEs--Wtlbur v. Stone, of
Colorado; Thomas G. Fuller. OF North Caroli-
ma; William n. Murray, OF Tennessee; Henry
q. siuss. OF KANSAS.
Matthew G. Reynolds, of Missouri, U. s.
Attorney.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-29

HOOPS PILLS do not purge pain or
grlpe, but act promptly, easily and
afficiently. 25c. 3
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-29

The New York Sun is trying to con-
vey the impression that President
Dole, OF Hawaii, is better president
than Grover Cleveland, OF the United
States. lie is certainly a much better
American New York Advertiser.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

foundation OF sandy loan, but mono that ]
nm aware OF on clay or heavy soil. The
soil was frat compacted by rolling, the
crown conforming to that of the finished
roadway. On the prepared foundation
the broken stone was laid about four
and half inches thick THIS was lightly
rolled by passing the steam roller four times
over 1t. Sand WAS then carefully spread
over the surface rs the roller passed back
and forth until the interspaces were thor
oughly filled to the tops of the stone. About
one inch OF broken stone screenings which
had passed through half-inch screen were
then laid on, watersd, and thoroughly
rolled until tho surface became even and
firm
Where a town has means at its command
to use more than four inches of broken
stone in the construction of permanent
roaiways it is undoubtedly better to do so.
Many towns in Vermont will undoubtedly
be obliged to content themselves with roads
male with gravel and possibly even
poorer material for some time to come, but
it is we'll to keep firmly in mind the fact
that the best roads are the most permanent
and thu cheapest in the end and the posses
sion of such roads is what every town should
aim at.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

First Steps in Road Improvement.
The selectmen OF the various towns in
Vermont are now measuring the h highways
in accordance with the provisions OF the
new road law which provides that this
measurement shall be made in each town
during the month Of May for the purpose
of establishing basis for the repayment to
the various towns OF the monies realized
from the State road tax. la many parts of
the Stat this work has been hindered by the
backward spring and the bad condition OF
the highways aud the chances are that the
selectmen of not a few towns will be com
PEELED to call upon the secretary OF state for
an extension OF time for the performance
of this duty.
The measuring OF the highways is one OF
the first steps under the new law whose
operation it is hoped will usher in a new
era of road improvement in the Green
Mountain State. Iaasmuch as the amount
of money which each town is to receive I'M
der this law will depend upon the manner
in which the selectmen perform their work
in measuringIth roads, it is safe to say that
this part of the law will be generally com
piled with and this part OF the work will be
thoroughly done. Now if the actual labor
Of improving the highways in every town
in the State can be done as promptly and
as efficiently as is the preparation for re-
ceivng the funds from the State road tax
the new law will he an unqualified and
gratifying success.
In this connection il may be of service to
consider some of the features OF practical
road making. 1t will be rememeerei that
several corr respondents Of tho FREE Press
have TAX the ground that good gravel
roads wero the most practical in this State
bu. it seems that this has not boon found to
be the case in other States. For instance
in the current Engineering Magazine, Mr..
w. f.. McClintock OF the Massachusetts
highway commission, in all article strlkingly
replsts with practical suggestions writes as
follows in relation to the ire OF gravel in
road making.
Where there is any great amount Of
heavy travel, Grsvel does not constitute au
economical road. The first cost is less, but
the repairs necessary to keep the surface
even and smooth will bring the annual cost
to much higher figure than would be the
case il broken 81 ,tt.-r.o u-ad. The ecu
eral prin cples of broken -tnns roads are the
same now they were Wuea Alacadam first
introduced system in tue construction OF
such roads, With modern machinery for
| breaking and rolling we can obtain better
| results in quicker time, and less care has TO be
exercised in watching the road ns IL hardens
! Many roads are built in tho nited States
with but four inches of broken stone, which
| have withstood the wear OF several yenrs: but
the greatest care has TO be used in every lie
| tail of the construction. Thee roads have
been constructed for the most part on "a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11
rho Monetary Conference.

The present indications are that the
monetary conference at Brussels will be
carried out in accordance with the original
programme Mr.. Cleveland has expressed
the wish that all the delegates should re-
turn to the conference, his idea being that
nasmuch as they had begun tho work in
conformity with certain policy they
should complete their labors on the lines
already laid down. SO fixed is the presi
dent in his determination that he is said to
have notified the delegates of bis intentions,
and il any OF them decline TO return to
Brussels it is understood that no will not
make new appointments.
So far We have been able to gather
from press dispatches and newspaper com
ments the silver men are not at all hopeful
as to the outcome of the conference. The
British government has been apparently
opposed to silver from the outset, and only
the other day Mr.. Gladstone intimatsd that
he was as strongly opposed ever to BIZ
mctalism. The English premier i, SAID
to believe that the conference was
mistake from a British point
Of view. The indications were at
one time that the English government,
which is strongly in favor of maintaining
its gold standard, would decline to have any
thing more to do with it il the matter could
be comfortably shelved; but further repre-
sensations from the Indian government have
reached London, and the whole question is
now being reconsiierei. he representa-
tives Of the other foreign powers concerned
are moro favoraby inclined toward silver
and some international monetary agreement
may yet be reached.
1t is a notorious fact that President
Cleveland is not at all in harmony with the
great mass of his party on tho money ques
ton, much to his credit, and this very fact
may promote the interests Of this coun-
try in the conference. 4 diplomatic
representative of one Of the lead
ing netpns of Europe, in speaking OF
the presidents bold stand on the gold ques
ton and the utterances Of his financial sec
Rotary, says that the position of the ad-
ministration will be well received by
all the leading powers OF Europe,
as they have been apprehensive that
the democratic party, which is largely in
favor Of free and unlimited coinage would
force the administration to pursue policy
leading in that direction. "But as tbs
president" be continued, "has defined his
policy and insists upon gold basis the
European governments have no cause for
alarm" If his diagnosis Of the case is cor
rect, there may yet be material results
from the calling OF this international none
tary conference.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

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VERMONT BUILDING AT CHICAGO.
\ Brief Reioinder From the Cores
pondsnt of tho Free Press


pondsnt of tho Free Press
To the Editor of the Free Press:
The letter of the commissioner for Yer
mont in your paper OF the 22d of April does
not seem to touch the point. 1t was not a
question of the size or expense of the build
ing, but Of fitness and propriety; and there
fore, as ! remarked, there was a call for in
teligent consideration OF the characterist CO
OF the State to be represented.
Tho commissioner opens wide field for
discussion when he says "The building is
the best that could be had FOR the money. -
Many OF us must respectfully decline to agree
with him, or 20 think it necessary to wait
till the building is finished before pronounc-
ing an opinion upon it. The incongruity of
the Vermont State shield on the front Of a
'Pompeian building" is sufficiently appar-
ent now
II the question could be LETT to a commit
tee OF the architects and artists of the fair
! am confident the decision would fully sus-
tain all the objections that have been made
to the design of the building. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11
Whenever there is lot of

Whenever there is "a lot of
wear aud tear on paint, it is absolutely nee
essary to have the best. Poor paint lasts
no tlme-it ia not made to last, nor are its
constituents calculated to render it durable.
Al! the elements OF poor paint are cheap.
Cheapness does not mean ecouo my, but
rather the reverse. That which is best,
made from the best materials lasts the long
est, and therefore is the most economical
even if it costs a trihs more at the start.
This is the case with the Chiffon Paints,
whose name is synonym for satisfaction.
Every one of their component parts is the
best that the market affords, and no cheap
subititutes are used in their manufacture
For instance, ill-smelling benzine is not used
as a drier instead of terpentne Pure lin
seed oil gives good solid body to the Chill
ton Paints. They are carefully ground
seven times, aud snch is their capacity that
they will cover far more surface than any
other paints manufactured. Whatever
paint you use, however, give it fair
chance, and see that it is never applied to
a wet or even damp surface. II you disre,
gard this advice you will regret it.
For sale by w. L. GREENE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

Ex-senator E1munds, who has becn
spending the winter in California, tells the
San Francisco papers that he is opposed to
Hawaiian annexation. He says: 81 do not
believe in taking the islands in that way,
and having all the responsibility Of their
government, and then, in a few years, give
them two United States senators, and let
whoever has the most money for these
places bid for them and get them. This is
what it would mean II we were to annex
Hawaii, and we might as well look at it
sIuarely in the face now
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11
senator Justin :. MorrilI
From the y. Y. Mail and Express.I


81 do not believe in hauling down our
flag any where" said United States Senator
Justin $. Morrill, OF Vermont, at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel this morning. He
was Speaking OF the Hawaiian Incl lent
"Do you think the president had right
to appoint personal commissioner without
the approval of the Senate
~ do not think thcre was the slightest
excuse for such an appointment. The com
missioner is only personal representative,
while tho present minister on the islands is
duly accredited officer of the United
States government, capable OF carrying out
any ORDERS
The senator said that two great ques-
tiOns--tarlf and fnance-wiil confront the
next Congress- 1.-The democrats, he con
tnued, twill want to consider the tariff,
but Will be handicapped, but they caunot
help discussing fuance and upon ths lutter
question there will b, great difference in
sentiment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

Many friends in Burlington will be pain
cd to learn OF the death OF w. L. Cantwell,
jr., OF Troy n. y, on Friday. The Troy
Times gives the circumstances as follows:
William L. Cuntwell, jr., died about 2
o'clock this morning at his boarding place.
ITO Third street, after an illness OF several
weeks with peritonitis. Mr.. Cant~ell was
in his Bed year and was born in
Malone, Franklin county, his family being
prominent in Northern New York. Mr..
CAntwells father, William +. Cantwell, has
for years been one OF the leading members
of tbs Franklin County bar, aud it was
from him that the deceased inherited his
scknowled .ed legal ability. Tn, deceased
received preparatory education at the
Franklin academy, Malone, and was after
ward educated at Yale college and the L nj
versity OF Vermont, graduating from the
latter institution in 1854. He then studied law
in ths office OF his father, aud was admit
ted to the bar in 1887. Mr.. Ciutwel in that
year came TO Troy and enter edthe law office
Of Hon. James Lansing as clerk, In 1880
he was admitted to partnership with Mr..
Larfsing, the firm name being Lansing a
Cantwell. lie was an able lawyer and a
good speaker, and showed special ability in
| the preparation Of cases for trial. In poll
tics he was "A democrat. Mr.. Cantwell had
many friends in his former homo and in thi'
| city. Last Saturday an operation was per
formed by DR.. Bontecou, there being per
| foration of tne intestine. 1t was believed
that the operation was successful, but blood
poisoning Get in. Mr.. Cantwsll's father
and two brothers were at his bedside. A
brief funeral service will be held this after
noon and to- might tho remains will be taker
| to Malone for interment.
The funeral took place in Malone Sunday
| afternoon. Msar. w. NJ. aud A. G.
CrUmbis represented the Sigma Phi, Mr.
| Can't wells college fraternity,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11

The docket for the May term of the Uni
ted States Circuit and District Courts is
out. There are 81 cases noted for trial; Of
these 40 are Circuit Court and two District
Court cases. The most important case is
that OF William johnson vs.. the Canadian
Pacific Railroad company, in which the
plaintiff seeks to recover damages for per
sonal in juries
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-11
NEW TEXT BOOK.
Ancient and Accepted scottish Rite for
Vermont.

Ancient and Accepted scottish Rite for
Vermont.
A new text book of the ancient and ac-
copied Scottish Rite has besu compiled by
Daniel n. Nicholson, commander in-chief OF
Vermont conslstory, and has been published
by the consistory and printed by the FREE
Press association for the use Of the NOM
bers OF the rite in Vermont.
A careful examination of the work re-
veals the fact thot the most beautiful and
instructive lessons Of the order have been
selected and arranged in a condensed form,
giving the Masonic student, as well as the
member who has the least time at his com
mand, an opportunity to compre.
bend the symbolism and teachings
of tho several grades. The WORK
is dedicated TO George o. Tyler, 80, who is
the founder Of Scottish Rite Masonry in
Vermont and of whom n fine steel engrav-
ing portrait is placed in the forefront, The
book contains nearly 200 pages and is hand
somely bound and beautifully illustrated.
The whole arrangement o. the work from
the beginning to the closing reflects great
credit upon the compiler and will prove an
Invaluable instructor and educator Of the
craft. copy should be obtained by every
member of the order. Mr.. Sayles Nichols,
81 of this city, grand treasurer of the con-
sistorJ is the selling agent and has placed
the price at such n low figure, viz, 81 80
per copy that oven the member with limit
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desiring them will do well to place orders at
once Tor the books will be ready for delivery
in few days and there will undoubtedly be
many applications from other States.