The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1894-08-31

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During the frequent storms recently,
the placer miaers have unearthed quite
a quantity OF coarse gold and small
nuggets which come to the city in ex-
change for provisions.
Judge A. B. Elliott has succeeded In
getting q new trial for Hipplito ArmijO.
the Mexican who lies in Jail for wife
murder. This means an expense Of
several thousand dollars more to the
county.
The Silver Queen. at Kingston, is
still sacking rich ore and holding it for
a raise in price. The present furry
may not be permanent, but while the
Japs and Johnnies are fighting silver
will not be likely TO fall very much.
There is an expert here examining
the titles Of the Standard Company.
He represents the Argo Works of Den
yer. and there is possibility of a sale as
the mines are patented aud with the
settlement Of the suit between the
company and Nose Thompson the IT,
ties are all right.
L. E. Mowers. the Kingston druggist
and manager of the Dawson store, left
last week on a visit to relatives In To-
peka. On bis return he will take
charge of c. c. Millers business in
Hillsbsro. Mr.. Miller will leave for
his old home in Winchester. Va, early
next month and will take an extended
tour east lasting a month or two.
John Opgenorth Is bringing in fruit
and vegetables from his Animas ranch
that would make a Californian envi-
v0us. Peaches that run from FIVE Oun.
ces to half pound In weight, grapes,
tomatoes and potatoes as good as you
can get them anywhere. His. while ex.
c~eptiOnally good, have no mean rivals
in a number Of other gardens and Or
chards around
Nick. Gales reached Hillsboro from
Minneapolis last Friday evening. The
Standard company won the suit against
Nose Thompson and all kinds of ru-
mOrs of improvements and extensive
operations are a1Oat. Under the care
full and conservative management of
Geo. l.. Matchan the affairs OF thecom-
pany are gradually assuming a better
financial condition. There are many
things to be learned by experience and
one is that mines like every other bust
ness must be handled carefully and
eonscientiOusly to succeed. Business
principles and power OF detail are two
requisites in mining.
The populist contingent of Hillsboro
assisted by eight gentlemen from King
stOn met and organized at the court
house last Saturday evening. Col.
Crawford, as chairman Of the Kingston
contingent, opened the proceedings by
reading the preamble and making a
call for recruits. When several had
signed Capt. Tom Murphy was chosen
chairman and j. E. Collard secretary.
Col. Crawford, Judge Evans and John
G. Wagner told them reasons for a
change of heart and why they believed
the populists we're the coming power.
The meeting was well attended but
lacked the necessary enthusiasm. The
meeting adjourned till next Saturday
night without further additions.
s. A. %Sollenberger, superintendent OF
schools. Rev. W. K. Lloyd and Judge
A. B. Elliott. board of examiners, were
in session last Friday. The quar-
tet that underwent the test Of fitness
to teach the idea to be superior to par.
ents, and to floor them with Lindley
Murry and Noah Webster, were August
Mayer. Fairview, first grade, 90 points
a Miss Dora Titus of Hermosa, SECOND
grade. 80 points; Miss Xavia Whit
ham. of Kingston, second grade, 7;
points; E. H. ]. Andrews, of Deming
who secured a first grade certificate
scoring 80. August Mayer at a preyiou'
examination several years ago secured
a first grade and his re-examination il
somewhat of an experiment. The ex
J aminations this year have haen YER
. severe and the diplomas consequent.
well earned.