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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-09-13

that every one had better elevate his
hands and be extremely conservative
In his movements or lose the covering
to the grey matter of his brain. Both
barrels of that gun looked as big as
Hoosic tunnels, and l was confident
that there was about peck of slugs
at the bottom of each. Both ham
mers were raised, and two grimy fing-
ers were pressing the triggers, and a
pair Of black, wicked eyes glanced
down the barrels with a CLEAN as fas-
cinating as that of a snake, was very
anxious bedause l feared that the
owner of the wicked eyes and the
grimy tngers might be Of a nervous
temperament, and might press those
triggers harder than he was aware Of,
and my hands were thrust into the
roof of the coach with an energy that
left mark on the knuckles for many
a day. Every man in that coach was
iu the same predicament that l was,
but l hope l did not look so woebe-
gone and foolish as they.
"The next thing on the programme
was to get out and get in line, which
was done with sudden alacrty, and
there we stood, with hands raised on
high, while two villains stood with
murderous sawed-off shotguns at each
end of the line. The weapons were so
pointed that II they had gone off they
would have ruined the digestive pow
erS Of our entire party. Then two OF
the scamps went down behind our row
and quickly searched the pockets of
each, first. however, taxing off our re-
volyer belts and throwing them in one
direction in the brush and tossing the
revolvers away in another The whole
operation took less time than l have
taken to tell It, and then we had to
wait for nearly three-Quarters of an
hour while part Of the gang went
through the mail bags, and hacked
away at the pie box to cut it off the
axle. The road agents were inclined
to be sarcastic over our heavy arma-
ment and said things that deeply
wounded the feelings of several of our
party, but we were not in position
to resent any familiarity on their part.
"After securing all there was to
take they backed off up the bill, u
number presenting rifles and yelling
for us to stand still until they reached
the top of the hank, where they babe
us goodby with gestures that nearly
brought the tears to our eyes. Tnen,
with shout Of derision, they disap-
pearcd. Every man ia the gulch at
once ran for gun orrevoyer and then
bounded to the top Of the bank, and
in moment more we were all there,
ready to lick our weight in wildcats or
several times our avordup0is ia tax
collectors;' but not a man of them all
was in sight, not a living thing to
shoot at but sneaking coyote that
looked at us with smile of derision
on his cowardly face.
eve never said word, but turned
back aud silently climbed into the
coach, even the proranest man in the
crowd never opened his mouth, for
there was nothing expressive enough
even in his wild and weird vocabulary
to do justice to the occasion.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-09-13

We authorize our advertised drug
glst to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds,
upon this condition; If you are af-
fllcted with cough, cold or any lung,
throat or chest trouble, and will use
this remedy as directed, giving it a
fair trial, and experience no benefit,
you may return the bottle and have
your money refunded. We could not
make this offer did we not know that
DR.. Kings New Discovery could be
relied on. IL never disappolnts. Trial
bottles free at Eagle drug store,
Large size so cts. and sl.OO. 2
Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair HIGHEST Award.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-09-13

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt heum, few
er sores, letter chapped bands, 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 % cents per box. For
sale at Eagle drug store.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-09-13

D. H. KEDZIE,
NOTARY PUBLIC AND
CONVEYANCER.
United States Court Commissioner author
issed % transact Land oGice business.
LOrdsburg NC" AeAi0O
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-09-13

Leads to nervousness, fretfulness,
peeyishness, chronic dyspepsia and
great misery. Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the remedy. 1t tones the stomach,
creates an appetite, and gives relish
to food. 1t makes pure blood and
gives healthy action TO all the organs
of the body. Take Hoods for Hoods
Sarsaparilla cures.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-09-13

The Spaniards do not seem to be re-
duclng the Cuban rebellion with any
great rapidity. The next congress
will have a chance to recognize the
Cubans as beligerants.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-09-13

The Japanese government has con-
tracted for five war ships to be built
in Scotland, the cost of them to be
$4,000, 900.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-09-13

The Santa Fe will give a cent mile
rate for the irrigation convention.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-09-13

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-09-13
TERRITORIAL.
nm RT OF PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS.

ssspnh K. Reed of Iowa, Chief Justice.
AeRoGLATE JUsrICEs-WilbmrF +. stone, Of
Colorado; Thomas &. Fuller. of North Cnroii-
M William NJ. Murray, Of Icnncsscci Henry
q iuss, OF Kansas.
S.atthew G. Reynolds, OF Missouri U. S.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-09-13

The Las Vegas papers now take tel
egraph news, the Optic the United
Press and the Examiner the Associ-
ated Press.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-09-13

HOODS PILLS become the favOrite
cathartic with every one who tries
them. 25c. 2
The state herald., 1895-12-06

should have known you again; you are
nearly as tall as am, and you are So.
So"
so what?"
You won't be angry with me II I
say 1t, will you?"
How can tell before you have said
Well. then. you are so very pretty.
HAS no one told you SO before?''
The girls used to say So" replied
Margaret. blushing all over; but then.
they were fond of me. you know"
Well you are. and no mistake, aw-
FULLY pretty; and such lady. too; who
ever would have believed 1t? And had
you quite forgotten me?"
Il am afraid had. but l don't for
get you now"
And uncle, coo?"
oh. no! How could I forget him? /
remembered his face directly l saw it..
1t looked ms kind and good as ever"
The would-be dramatists don't say
he is kind when he sits upon their
plays. nor the men at the Cannibal, l
fancy, when one Of his own had been
sat upon. Have you seen his new piece.
The Poisoned Flower?'"
mo; how should IT.
"Of course. What fool / am. But
you must SEQ It. 1t is frst-rate. The
first night 1t WIS played the whole
house rose to cheer him. never saw
such sight"
II have never been inside theater."
How nice! Then you've got 1t all be-
fore you. envy your first sensations;
mine happened so long ago that have
forgotten all about them"
At this moment Ruthven re-entered
the room.
"unclew exclaimed Hamilton, eager
ly. I'VE must take Margaret to see The
Poisoned Flower she has never been to
play in her life"
"All the better" grumbled Ruthven,
land the longer she keeps away from
them the better"
He had already abandoned his de-
Sign Of putting his protege upon the
stage.
The state herald., 1895-12-06

MUSHRO On CULTIVATION.

A correspondent, having asked for In
formation on the matter, Is informed
that mushrooms do not come up all at
once, nor do they grow foreve.. II the
spawn IL good and planted early In
September, from four to five. and some
times six, weeks viii expire before the
first crop Of mushrooms makes Its APP
pearance. The first crop Will grow for
two or three weeks, then the mush-
rooms Will thin out, and Il slight dress
Ing OF fresh loan. about half an inch In
depth, should be spread over the bed.
When this coating has been beaten
down with n spade, the soil should be
gently molstencd with tepld water and
In day or two second crop OF mush-
rooms tOftcn better than the ilrsD can
be gathered The second crop of mush-
rooms may last for three or four weeks,
ana about the latter part of Dcccm-
Der the spawn will be found TO have OK
hausted Itself, and fresh manure.
fresh spawn, and fresh loan must be
procured for the formation of new beds
II another crop of mushrooms Is de
sired. To grow mushrooms successful
ly great care must ~ taken to obtain
fresh spawn, which can be bought In
all the horticultural stores. But II the
cultivntOr wishes to make his own
spawn. he, can DO 10 by following these
directions: Take equal portions OF
horse dropplngs. COW dung and fresh
loan, and mix the whole thoroughly
together, rs you would make mortar.
Then form the matter into cakes about
the size of n large brick. Place these
bricks on edge under cover until they
become half dry, then Insert into each
brick n piece of spawn half an inch or
30 square, and let the bricks remain
until they are quite dry. Then spread
about eight inches of horse dung over
the floor OF the shed, ON which build
the pricks In a pile. keeping the side
In which the spawn has been put up
per most Then cover the pile of bricks
over with sufficient stable manure, 50
AS to give n gentle heat. not exceeding
100 degrees, through the whole In two
or three weeks the spawn will have
spread itself through the whole mass
of each brick, and VIII he ready To
plant at any time during the winter.
The state herald., 1895-12-06

what you like-only don't speak to me
Just now, please"
What do you find so absorbing Ut
this moment? think this the least
interesting part Of the play. The old
mans speeches are long,"
Pray. hush!' replied Margaret: and
Hamilton. with touch of the old sulks.
retreated to the back Of the box, and
left her to herself for the remainder
Of the evening. When she returned
home. and Mrs. Garrett was helping
her to undress. she also observed the
girls unusual thoughtfulness.
Has the gas made your head ache,
Miss Margaret? 1t always do with me,
and that's the reason never put my
foot into theater from years end to
years end"
mo. We always had gas at Pomona
villa, and I'm used to It," replied Mar
garet; "but. Mrs. Garrett. l want to
ask you question"
What Is 1t. my dear?"
do tell me all about my father and
mother" exclaimed the girl. with sud-
den impulse, as she cast her arms about
the housekeeper's neck.
"Lor' bless your dear heart! I've
nothing to tell, for know no more OF
them than the dead. suppose they're
gone, and hope they're in heaven;
but l sha'n't know them from Adam
when meet them there"
The state herald., 1895-12-06

Most people know what pcrlwinkles
are" said an oystcrman the other day.
Some remember the old conch shell
TINT used to call them TO dinner and
know that II was made by n poriwIn.
kle: but few know them mr. nm article
OF food. Some people eat them and we
always save all We cnn get. especially
II they are young. You know ihoy are
enemies OF the oyster. one OF them will
seize an oyster with his broad. fiat foot
and crush tho shell ana then eat the
meat. OystermcD declare that one win
kle' viii deyour n buRhcl OF oysters
In m hour. When we are going over
the grounds We pick them up, noll some
on the beach and bring the rest down
here 10 Fulton market We sell them on
the boat. get 81 n hundred. or for n few
n cent and half apiece. lialianp ana
French buy all they can get. Some
Germans and English also purchase
them. You never ate any Well, now,
you take thos home and boil or roast
or stow them and YOU viii think they
nre great deal better than clans,
These young ones have finer flavor
and ARE not no tough M tho old onsn.
Perhaps you don't know that there arc
people niongshore who cat 'winkle'
esvH-thoHe long strings OF what look
like fiat white beads strung together
which you IND on the beach In the
spring. know a good many people
who like thom."-Ncw York Prcpu.
The state herald., 1895-12-06

But Captain Cephas soon put an end TO this
sort Of thing. He did not like n woman's
ways, especially her ways OF attending 10 do.
nestle affairs, He liked to live In sailor
fashion. In Ills establishment everything
was shipshape and everything which could
be slowed away was slowed away, aud "
possible In n bunker. The floors were holy
stoned nearly every day, and the whole house
was repnintcd about twice a year, little Mt
a time. when the weather was suitable for
this marine recreation. Things not In frc.
puent use were dashed securely to the walls
or perhaps put out Of the way by being
hauled up TO the ceiling by means N blocks
and tackle. His cooking was done sailor
fashion, like everything else. aud he never
failed to have plum dun on Sunday. HIS
well was near his house, and every morning
he dropped Into II lead aud line. and noted
down the depth OF the water. Three times
n day he entered IN n little notebook the
state Of the weather, the height of the mrr.
curry In barometer and thermometer, the d.
rection Of the wind. and special weather
points when nccessnry.-From "Captnin Elrs
Best Ear: a Christmas Story" by Frank H.
stockton. In the December Century.
The state herald., 1895-12-06
ITO III coNrINuED,I
ALL RIGHT BUT THE NAME.
Charles Stewart Parncirs LauEhAble Ex-


Charles Stewart Parnelra Laughable Ex-
porience In kentucky.
To illustrate how naturally some Ken
tuckians seize an opportunity 10 make
| n speech. recall an incident that hap
pened In the legislature In 1880. when
Mr.. Charles Stewart Parnell was invit-
ed by the general assembly to visit
Frankfort. A member was selected by
the general assembly to present him to
the house and senate, and 1t was dis
tinctly announced by the committee In
I charge that no other speech would be
of the house, worthy, ambitious man
was In the chair As Mr.. Parnell, lean
ing on the arm OF Governor Luke p,
Blackburn, entered the door of the hall
our spokesman met them, and, turning
to the speaker and the large and dis
tinguished assembly, formally present
; ed Mr.. Parnell, stating his official posi-
ton, the praiseworthy motive that
brought him to America, and his plans
for the relief Of Ireland, then afflicted
by famine. Our sympathy for him and
his country was expressed in earnest
and glowing terms. After speaking five
minutes the spokesman, according to
instructions, escorted him to the speak
er's desk. 1t having been agreed tina,
Mr.. Parnell should at once address the
assembly; but before he could open his
mouth the speaker unexpectedly rushed
The state herald., 1895-12-06

BY local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There IL only one way to cure deafness,
and that II by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an iniiamed con-
dition OF the mueous lining of the Eus-
thchian Tube. When the tube II In
famed you have "A rumbllng sound or
imperfect hearing. and when 4, n en-
tirely closed Deafness IN the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored To Its normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out OF ten are caused
by Catarrh, which II nothing but an in
famed condition OF the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness Caused by Ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
r. j. CHENEY n co. Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists: 7bc.
Halls Family Pills. 25c.
The state herald., 1895-12-06

The nrnnnl bicycle show being held
IN London attracts rrcnt attention.
One murder every day has been report.
I'd from ~. Louis during the past week
A big meeting ~ freshmen was held
NJ st. Louis n few nights since. when
II WINS resolved Ireland should resort 10
force 10 throw on the English yoke.
Judge IIayford has granted new
trlnl TO ~. y. crockcr. convicted Of muir.
icrlng his partner. Harvey Booth. nm.
granted change ~ venue. The now
rial will be- held at ItnwlIns or Chcy.
onno.
Commissioner stumpf of tho lminlrrn.
ton bureau, In his annual rupprt, will
recommend that Congress enar, radical
legislation for the suppression Of tho IA
dfonc system. lie viii urge The paHrngr
" mn act forblddlng persons or corpora.
lions engaging IN the business OF pr,.
curing employment ~ alien Immigrants
without HIST securing license from Tho
Immigration bureau, the burenu also 10
have the right 10 ilx tho conponaati ~
that inny bc charged the Immigrant
The state herald., 1895-12-06
"LABBY's" SATIRE.
No Reason for Vanderbilt Catch He
iaS Hep ri rd a III cdve N Good WILL

No Reason for Vanderbilt Catch He
Ing Regarded Is Pledge OF Good WILL
1.-THE event" observes the Times cor
respondent in America. lis regarded as
one more tie between England and the
United States. and one more pledge Of
international good will" The event In
question Is the marriage Of the duke Of
Marlborough and Miss Vanderbilt. II
an English barony is worth about $780,
900 1t is pretty clear that any one who
can sell the title Of duchess would be
foolish not to get good price for II.
l doubt whether many workingmen.
either In England or In America, will
feel that there Is one more tie between
them owing to this contemplated mar
rlage. while British mammas and their
daughters will soon be clamoring for
protection II all the prizes In the mat
rimonial market fall TO American
damseis. The mania for title IL In
herent In the Anglo-Saxon race, and II
Is vain to contend against It. What
have we now? Peers selling n share In
their titles TO the daughters OF those
who have been successful In finance
and can richly endow their daughters,
How. with all this. the article main
tains Its social value SURPRISES my un-
Outstanding. stu more surprising.
however. is II that nation that regards
self-government as n thing OF value
should allow this hungry. greedy crew
to retain hereditary right to legislate
e..
The state herald., 1895-12-06
SURPRISING YANKEE WOMAN.
weigh. 500 Pounds. Work. Mig Farm

weighs 500 Pounds, Works = Mig Farm
Herself aud IL = Terror to Tramps.
in northern New England recently
met fat woman" said a New Yorker.
who ought to inspire all victims OF
ndipose tissue. was driving with a
native when she came along the road.
She was positively enormous. and
would have looked unpleasantly big
had II not been for her pleasant. frank
face. She nodded to my companion.
who returned the saiutation with more
Difference than I had observed In his
manner toward any one else. After va
had passed her he said that she was the
wcalthicst woman In the mountains.
"'You wouldn't think 40 TO soc the
way she works. he added. for she does
pbout as much MS any two men around
here. She has the biggest and finest
farm within twenty miles. and she
works II all herself. OF course. she has
iomconc TO help her In haylng tinc.
Nut she does her own plowlng and seed
ng. and can toss more hay than any
man I ever saw. Fntg Well. she Ia .
pretty big woman. She weighs nearly
three hundred. but she doesn't mind
that, and II don't Interfere with her
getting around. either. You Just try
walking with her and see II you can
keep Up with her. cant, bought
,omc hay from hcr last week. and whom
| went to get II she told me she would
pnck Il In the wagon II would throw
il up TO hcr. Well. she kept me work.
ing until I thought my arms would
break. and the way she stamped down
that hay was u caution. II was all
could do TO got II out again. II was
hacked 40 hard. You saw her walking
now. Well. thats what shs calls TAX
Ing a constitutional after her work.
She will cover ten miles casy.
mind you. pho has not got to work.
and she IL not stinsy. other. Her sis
Ter IL travelling nil the time. She goes
to Europe. the scashore and every
where. She's away now. They are
both Of them well educated and very
liberal to the poor. No one has to ask
twice ut that house. but tramps have to
BIO mighty polite, Several OF them that
tried tho other thing with this one
found themselves out In the road %
quick they didn't know what had STRUCK
them, She says she works for the love
OF Il. and when she has to quit she will
,tv. an living"
The state herald., 1895-12-06

mouth, while he ratified on
to the girl OF the wonderful things to
be seen In London. and the delight he
would have in showing them to her.
Hamilton took so much upon himself.
In fact. that Ruthven ~ compelled at
INST to remind him that his time was
not entirely his own. and that II It
were, II was not The custom for young
ladies' to rush abeut Lpndon under the
chaperonage Il bsgs Of nineteen.
Young Shore IoeeDsd rather crest-fallen
at the rebuke. but his enthusiasm re-
NAMED unabated.
Then you'll take her. uncle. will you
not?" -
perhaps: MI have time"
Don't you thaak she will enjoy It all
immensely? 7" t
Doubtless. You enjoy your music
halls and casinos, bat they are the last
places in the world I r'sh to see you
visit"
you are rather hard on pleasure.
uncle"
Il am hard on wasted time. at a pc
riod Of life when time 10 mort precious.
Yet, II Margaret likes to visit ~ thea
ters-" 49,
oh! l should enjoy Il above all
things. Mr.. Ruthven."
He looked at her sparkling. earnest
eyes, and feared he should be able TO
deny her nothing.
Then We will go sometimes, so long
MS late hours do not interfere with your
health. Tell Mrs. Garrett to get you
anything you may require for to-mor-
row night. and we will pay n visit to
The Poisoned Flower
How many people who saw the beau
tifui girl In the dramntist's box on the
succeeding evening. and raised their
glasses to try and discover who she
might be. could have guessed she was
identical with n ragged little waif
picked up from the police court? Ruth
ven, himself. appeared to have forgot
ten II. as he parted the many ques-
tons that assailed him and took n de-
light In mystifyinH his auditors. Ham
iiton Shore. who had already whispered
sufficient compliments In Margaret's
ear to make her feel pleasantly con-
scious and nattcrcd In his presence.
took mp n station by her side all the
evening, and for the first part Of II she
was too much dazzlcd and excited to
do more than look nj the house and
audience In n restless. futtored man
nor. Hut whom she had leisure to
listen to what was passing on the stage.
she became conscious OF II history being
depicted there that rivet.d all her at
tention. "The Poisoned Flower" wns
supposed to be taken from the French.
but Ruthycn had twisted both charac-
ters and situations 30 ms to suit hts
own convenience. The principal per-
honages In II were nm orphan and her
benefactor--a mysterious bencfactor.
who loaded her with every good, but
would never allow that he was entitled
to amy thanks In return. Al the close
OF the play. when the orphan was sur
rounded by every sort OF trouble, her
guardian was discovered to be her In
Their, and able to help her out OF them
all. This drama appeared TO make
great impression upon Margaret From
the moment she began TO attend TO tho
story, she became prcoccupicd. silent.
! and unlike her former bright self
Hamilton Shore could not imagine
what had come over her. Half dozen
times did he try 10 attract her notice.
or rouse her Interest. but without sue
cess.
See. Margaret there are the Prince
.i. IA. tpt