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The Republican., 1896-12-10

the unique and terrible affray, each ac-
companied by a number of his most
trusted braves. Ere the beginning of
beautiful autumn day the two parties
approached each other, and not a word
was spoken. Each chief glided to
seat on the ground but a few feet dis
tant from the other, while the follow
crs squatted in stole silence behind.
The sun shaded off the tense hours of
the morning and mounted to the high
meridian of midday. Yet the blazing
eye of the king of day itself was no
more faltering than the burning,
blghting, blasting gaze which each of
the two death-desiring warriors bent
upon his opponent and held there in
its hot-shotted and awful fury as the
hours trembled along in the sky above.
Through all the morning each had
bent his whole mental power upon the
bombardment and destruction of his
enemE; but the anxious, spellbound
watchers could not distinguish that
either as yet had gained the slightest
escendancy of will-power over the
other. Through all the long, terrible
hours that death-impelling battery of
hatred and flushing jets of death-en-
veromed ire had never faltered and suf-
fered not waver of weakness on either
eide The little birds ceased their glad
singing in the gracious forests, and the
mild-eyed beasts of the calm wilderness
looked out with dumb, wondering
sight upon the sad spectacle of mans
unforgving enmity. Nature itself
seemed hushed. as it bent above the
scene in the strained suspense of ST.
lence, and the deep-shrouded quiet OF
lifeless world engloomed itself in a
sobless sea of sorrow all about.
Next the lapse of the afternoon start
ed on its way, and the sun rolled off the
first four hours of its decline.
1t was then that one of the chieftains
trembled.
This one had all along been counted
in strength a shade the lesser of the
two. and his sign of coming palsy of fear
was at once spotted by his alert enemy.
The involuntary shudder was immedi-
ately suppressed. and, to all appearance,
he once more was sturdy as before. But
from this time on there steadily poured
into his being a pitiless rain of fire
from the piercing eyes of his now thor
oughly aroused enemy, and every bale
full blade of hating, sinister sight
stabbed itself hilt-deep into his fear
fed tibers. Yet he held his ground
splepdidly, grandly determined that
he would not succumb so long as Il
shred of life's length lent itself to his
still unconquered spirit. His unabashed
eye met that OF the other. ard glare an
swered blaze-while the sun still jour
The Republican., 1896-12-10
PHOTOGRAPHIC FAD.
Used Ornaments of Menus and Other
Souvenirs.

The camera is queen at present, and
the fad for photographs comes close
second in the minds OF fashions vota-
ries. Photographs are everywhere,
upon everything. From letter paper to
china, from book covers TO door panels,
from gloves to garter clasps, the photo
graph is placed in every position which
ingenuity can devise. The latest in
this line is the fad for menu, dinner,
luncheon and invitation cards, each
with tiny photograph of the fair
hostess in the upper left-hand corner.
These pretty trifes cost from seven
dollars a dozen upward, and they can
be used but once, of course, but they
make charming souvenirs of an occa-
sion, and as they are quite beyond the
reach of the woman of moderate cir
cumstances they are bound to be popu-
lar.
This is the mode of placing them
upon the cards or stationery: The
prettiest photograph which you have
is taken to the half-tone man, reduced
and made ready for printing. This
costs from $1.50 to So. according to
personal taste and the quality of the
work. Only good, smooth, fine paper
can be used, and this adds to the cost.
The first lot of letter paper Give quires)
ccsts nearly five dollars. After that
tEe cost is increased by the cost of
producing the half-tone.
One clever Chicago girl who dab
bles in photography made for herself
some new menu cards which cost a
great deal less and look quite as pretty
as the seven-Gollar ones. She first in
duced sister to take tiny portrait
of her which she developed and printed
in the regular way. Then she cut out
the photograph. using a delicate oval
outline as a margin, and afterward COW
cred the finishing line with a fine
tracery of pen and ink work. The re-
suit resembled fine half-tone with a
border of etching, and the effect was
so satisfactory and chaFming that she
has since filled many an order for her
friends.-Chicago Times-IIerald.
The Republican., 1896-12-10
As to Children and Dogs.

Washington Irving has often been
accused of saying that little dogs and
children were influential members of
French society. 1t is quite true that in
the United States | never noticed that
close and sentimental intimacy be-
tween human beings and quadrupeds
so frequently seein in France. American
life is so active, so desperately crowded,
either usefully or socially, that perhaps
it does not permit the loss of time in
evitably brought about by friendly in
tercourse with a dog. AS for children
I believe that their Importance is equal
ly great in all countries; but it asserts
itself in more noisy manner in
America than anywhere else. Every
thing is sacrificed to them, for they
represent the future, which is all that
counts in country whose past is very
short, and whose present is a period
Of high-pressure development. Yet no
one must suppose that, before present.
ing an apalogy for French children, =
intend to malign American children, as
certain travellers have taken the liberty
of doing very thoughtlessly, although
they had met them only on steamships.
cars, or at hotels, enjoying holida:-
with that buoyancy which is the char
actcristic mark of the whole race. I
have known some who We're very we'll
brought up, even from our point OF
view, and among those who were not
have admired pracocious sense, vracity
of mind, quiet determination ana 4apa-
city for self-government, qualities
which I should wish for all ours. .--Th.
Bentzon, in Century.
The Republican., 1896-12-10
NEW KIND OF BEAST.


The Zebra Mule Said to Have Many Use-
tul Qualities.
A new beast of burden has been pro-
duced by Prof. Cossar Stewart. of Ediu-
burgh. 1t is a result of cross between
Burchell zebra and an ordinary mare;
Its proper designation is the zebra mule.
1t is very pretty little creature, witt.
almost the same outlines as a colt and
with the charmingly variegated coat
of a zebra.
The species of zebra named after
Burchell is the one which most nearly
resembles the horse in shape. The
other Zebras are nearer to the donkey.
The Burchell zebra is, in fact, more
like horse than any other animal.
The greater powers of endurance OF
the mule bred from an ass and mare,
as compared with the horse, are we'll
established. 1t is said that in doing the
hardest kind of work a mule will last
ten years and horse three. For the
new zebra mule great increase over the
old-fashioned mule, both in strength
and in endurance, is claimed.
The zebra, though smaller than an Or
dinary horse, is stronger in proportion
to his size. He is extremely tough and,
owing to his thick coat, is able to sus-
tain falls and blows that would cripple
or kill horse.
1t was long suspected that the zebra
was absolutely untamable, but recent
experience has shown that this is u
mistake. He remains, however, harder
to domesticate than any other animal
apparently intended by nature for a
beast of burden. He is full of spirit and
go, which are admirable qualities, when
trained in the proper direction, but are
apt to lead the zebra to jump over walls
and turn somerSaultS.
In South Africa six zebras have been
harnessed to a mail coach and have
given satisfactory results. They were
used in a place where there were no
roads. They had to drive over piles OF
stones and fallen trees and swim
through a river. All this they did ex-
cellently, a few tumbles giving them
no concern.-N. y. journal.
The Republican., 1896-12-10

neyed into the western way of night.
The tortured hours dragged along, and
finally there remained but few more
minutes of the light of day to look
down upon the bloodless, but keen
suffering field of battle.
Then came the breakl
A start of fear for the second time
shook the weaker fighter in its stealthy
embrace-and this was the final signal
for the other to climax the contest.
He sprang to his feet, and, holding
his foe fear-fiXed in the thongs of his
now triumphant will, as a serpent com
pels a helpless bird, he reared himself
to his full stature, and lowered a very
giant, chatting for his adversary's life.
With soaring, piercing eye, and face red
wreaked in livid hatred, he leaned for
ward, and pointing one long. sinister
finger almost into the face of his mortal
terrored victim, he hisscd through
cruel, clenched teeth the single, awful
word of doom:
"Die!"
A convulsive shudder, a few shorS
struggles-and the other swooned away
in death-killed by the evil eye!
The human eye and will are just as
potent for good as i'll. They can do
what they desire, and there is not red
running liquor mill, or any other inso-
lent public enemy to-day which could
Withstand that doom of "die!" if the
Christian citizens of the land would
but come up in their majestic power
and link themselves to Christ in bidding
such forever cease.-Edward Page Gas
ton, in Union Signal.
The Republican., 1896-12-10
He Had Tried 1t.

"You have no idea how much amuse-
ment and sport one can derive from
egg-collecting.'
"Egg-collecting?"
For a minute the actor seemed to
think that some insinuation was in
tended.
''Yes--egg-collecting," returned the
collector. There is an excitement and
an interest 70 it that Oh, well, you
ought to try it some time"
1--WE been through it ALL" returned
the actor. "You forget that | starred
in Hamlet all one season."
And then he generously offered to go
out on the same old circuit and use the
collector as n dummy to collect the eggs,
but nothing came of the otfer.-Chicago
Post.
The Republican., 1896-12-10
FOR THE TABLE.


mo Dishes That Are Truly PaIatable,
Yet Easily Prepared.
seal Roast With hTomatoes.-Washa
Bh, tender roast of veal lard it well,
and pepper it and dredge with flour
sboth sides. Lay it in baking pan
h hot water enough to nearly cover
and roast for an hour, basting with
gravy every ten or Is minutes. Then
y n on the other side, and to the roast
afid quart of peeled and mashed toma-
pes, two or three onions chopped fine,
two sprigs of parsely chopped fine and
black pepper. Pour this mixture over
the top and baste for another hour
every ten minutes, adding boiling
Iwater as needed. Serve hot with its
own gravy, which is to be eaten with
rice cooked dry.
Deviled Lobster.-Chop the meat fine
~ of boiled lobster, after removing the
obnoxious portions, keeping the coral
ny itself. Season the mince meat with
cayenne, mustard, and some favorite
sauce pungent in quality, salt and stir
well together. Mix the coral smooth
With strong vinegar till of creamy
consistency. Put the meat into
granite stew pan, with sufficient water
q prevent burning. Bring to a boil,
al tablespoonful of butter and the
prepared coral. When it all boils up re-
rave from the fire.
; sysxilledL LEggs.-Boil one dozen eggs
hard, cut same lengthwise in halves,
slicing a bit off the bottom to make them
stand. Extract the yolks, rub to a
smooth paste with little butter
melted. cayenne pepper, little mustard
and dash of vinegar. Fill the hol-
lowed whites with this paste. Chop
crosses. season with pepper, salt, vine
gar and sugar. Spread same about two
inches thick on platter and lay the
eggs thereon in rotation. Can use let
tuce or cabbage instead of crosses.
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes.-A dish Of
scalloped sweet potatoes is delicious.
Peel, wash and slice them in thin slices,
put a layer of them in large pudding
dish, sprinkle salt over them, with a
very little powdered cracker crumbs,
and put a bit of butter; then another
layer of the sliced potatoes, cracker
crumbs, salt and butter, until the dish
is full. Don't be sparing of the butter,
as this requires more than the scallop
of white potatoes. Pour in milk enough
to nearly cover and bake until nicely
Drowned
Sweet Potatoes Creamed.-Boil the
potatoes. When cool enough peel and
cut in half lenghtwise, then cut each
half in three long pieces. Place on Il
tin in a hot oven, sprinkle with salt and
put two spoonfuls of butter in the
pan; when they have been in a few
minutes pour over them a cupful of
sweet cream. When it is hot pour the
creamed potatoes into vegetable dish
and serve
Cocoanut Pudding.-Cream one cup
full of sugar with the yolks of six eggs,
and stir in one-half pound of grated
cocoanut (fresh grated is better than
the desiccated), one pint of rich milk,
and one-half cupful of stale sponge cake
crumbs, two teaspoonfuls of vanilla,
-aqd the whites of three eggs we'll
frothed. Put in the oven and bake for
40 minutes. Add to the top of the pud-
ding a meringue made of the whites of
the other three eggs, beaten stiff into
which has been stirred one-half cupful
of powdered sugar. Let this brown
slightly, then serve.-St. Louis Repub-
lie.
The Republican., 1896-12-10

-'Uncle Theophilus, what IS a gross
abNurdity?"
Well, it is 4O-year-old woman who
weighs 200 pounds and calls her father
and mother papa and mamma -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Republican., 1896-12-10

II wonder why fat people are 50 uni
versally good natured?" queried the
speculative boarder.
For the reason" answered the cheer
ful idiot, that it would take lat man
so much longer to get mad clear
through, indianapolis journal. J
The Republican., 1896-12-10

Chairman Church Music Committee
The tenor told me yesterday tha. un-
less he could get an increase of 500 on
his salary next scar he wouldn't sing.
What shall | te. him?
Deacon Jones Tell him he can whis.
tie for it.-Somerville journal.
The Republican., 1896-12-10

Little JohnnJ-What is your papa's
business?
Little Clarence-My papa is poet.
Little Johnny-IEuh! That amt Il
busiucss-it's disease.-N. y. Tribune
The Republican., 1896-12-10

Felton, had bit of good fortune
nt the races the other day.
Downing-lndeed! Backed a winner?
"Oh, no. But | discovered when |
got there had left my money at home"
Boston Globe.
The Republican., 1896-12-10

Story OF a Remarkable Conflict Between
indian Chiefs with Temperance AppIi-
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09

This invaluable remedy Is one that
ought TO be in every household. 1t
will cure your rheumatism, neuralgia,
sprains, cuts bruises, burns, frosted
feet and ears, sore throat and sore
chest. IL you have lame back il will
cure IL. 1t penetrates to the seat of
the disease. IL will cure stiff Joints
and contracted muscles after all rem.
edies have failed. Those who have
been cripples for years have used Bal.
lard's snow liniment and thrown away
their crutches and been able TO walk
as well as ever. 1t will cure you. Price
80 cents. Free trial bottle at Eagle
drug store.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09

d. @. HOBART, the Grant county
weather clerk, wishes TO draw the at.
tention of the people to the admlra-
BILE way be managed the rains last
week. OF purse he disconnected
some OF the people by letting IL rain
circus day but that was necessary, as
Mt. Sells never sent him a compli-
mentary ticket. But in all the rains
that followed there was no serious
damage. There we're a couple OF lit
tie side washes on the Southern Pa
cinc between Deming and Lordsburg
aud a washOut On the Silver City road,
but these amounted TO nothing. The
washout between here and STEMS
Pass and the n on the Arizona &
New Mexico road were caused by the
rain which fell In Arizona and flowed
across the bor0er. Compare this rec
ord with the one made by the Arizona
weather clerk. In our neighborlng
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09

VICTORIA has beaten the record.
She has relgned over England longer
than any OF her predecessors, having
last month passed the high water
mark Of her grandfather, ffty-nine
years and some months. 1t was dur
Ing the long reign Of her grandfather
that this country achieved independ-
ence OF England, and it is during her
longer reign that the goldbugs are
doiRg their utmost, with every pros
pect Of success, to place the United
States again under the English yoke.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09

THE Dona Ana county republicans
held their convention yesterday at
Las Cruces. Among the nominations
II was on the slate TO endorse Pat +.
Garrett, who is an independent candl.
date for sheriff. Mr.. Garrett is the
present sheriff and has done such good
work for law and order that the repub-
leans OF that county are going to ex-
press their approval in the most prac-
tical manner. Among other things
placed TO his credit is the fact that he
has disarmed the six.shooter gang at
Las Cruces. For years many of the
prominent citizens OF that town have
habitually packed slx-shOoters. On
taking charge OF the office Mr.. Gar
rett told these men they must leave
their guns at home. That he was
Obeyed was shown the day Judge Fall
assaulted Fred Anderson. Fall was
being roughly handled when they were
separated, but he pulled no gum. He
bad none on.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09

On the FIRST page Of to-day's paper
will be found the platform adopted by
the territorial republicans at Las
vegas, also the platform adopted by
the Grant county republicans at Dem
ing. They do o agree in all partlc.
ulars, and where they differ the LIB
ERLA gives its allegiance to the Dem
ing platform. Just what the Las We
gas platform means many people are
not able to figure out. II an explana-
tory diagram is published the LIBERAL
will take pleasure In laying it before
its readers.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09

But we will cure you if you will pay us.
Men who are Weak, Nervous and deblli-
tated suffering from Nervous Debility.
Seminal weakness, and all the effects Of
early evil habits. or later indiscretions,
which lead to Premature Decay. consump-
ton or instantly, should send for and read
the book of life" giving particulars for
d home cure. Sent (sealed) free, by ad
ressing DR.. Parker's Medical and surgi-
cal %instite, ISL North Spruce St., Nash
vile, Tenn. They guarantee q cure or no
pay.-The Sunday Morning.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09


THE democrats have nominated
George j.. Curry of Lincoln county for
councilman from the ninth district,
which is composed OF the counties OF
Grant, Dona Ana, Eddy, Chavez and
Lincoln. Mr.. Curry was elected from
this district two years ago and was
chosen president Of the senate. For
the eighth district, consisting OF the
counties OF Grant and Dona Ana, they
have nominated the notorious A. b.
Fall. For the fourteenth legislative
district, also consisting of the coun-
ties OF Grant and Dona Ana, they
have nominated J. A. Mahoney, the
Deming merchant.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09

Are you bilious, constipated or troub-
led with jaundice, sick headache bad
taste in mouth, foul breath, coated
tongue, dyspepsia, indigestion, hot dry
skin, pain in back and between Shout
ders, chills and fever, etc. Ii you
have any OF these symptoms your liver
Is out of order, and your blood is be-
ing poisoned because your liver does
not act promptly NIIerbine will cure
any disease OF the liver stomach or
bowels. 1t has no equal as a liver
medicine. Price 10 cents. Free trial
bottle at EAGLE drug store.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09
DUNCAN AND sOLOMOSvILLE.
Mail aud Express Limo.

Stage leaves SolomOnvllle Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at I a. M,
and arrives at Duncan at ~ M, max
ing close connection with the A. &
N. NJ. Ry. Leaves Duncan Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays at IL m,
arriving at SOlOmOnville at 6 D. m.
This line is equipped with elegant
CONCORD Coaches, Fine Stock, and
careful drivers.
Fare So. Low charges for extra
baggage. The quickest and safest
route TO express matter to Solomon
vile. NOAH GEEN, Prop.
SOlOmOnYillc, A, II.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09

1t is surprising to many that foot
ball players and other athletes regard
a sprain or bruise Of so little consequ-
ence. One reason Of this is, they
know how to treat such injuries so as
to recover them 10 a few days, while
Others would be laid up for two or
three weeks, II not longer. Writing
from Central State Normal School,
Lock Haven, Pa, Mr.. W. II. Losch,
captain OF the base ball club and gym
nasium says: 81 take pleasure in
stating, that members OF our base ball
club and myself have used Chamber
lalu's pain balm with most excellent
results. l unhesitatingly recommend
IT. as the best remedy for sprains
swelllngs, cuts and bruises, OF any
that l know" For sale at Eagle drug
stOra.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09

II had chronic diarrhoea for ten
years" says l.. w. Kichlein, a Justice
OF the peach at South Easton, Pa.
mo remedy Afforded me real relief
until l was induced by Chas. p. XII
Han, the druggist, to TRY Chamber
lain's collie, cholera aud diarrhoea
remedy. II cured me and for a year
| have had no return Of the trouble"
IL has also cured many others, among
them old soldiers who had contracted
the disease In the army and given up
all hope OF recovery. For sale at the
Eagle drug store.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09
A DEMOCRATIC orator at Santa F

A DEMOCRATIC orator at Santa Fe,
the other day, in giving reasons why
Ferguson should be named as candi-
date for delegate, said that Mr.. Fer
gusson did not have a son old enough
70 appoint as a cadet to West Point or
Annapolis. The cadetshlp is not an
issue this campaign. They are filled
now and the delegate elected in 1898
will have the appointment Of cadets.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09

AT Las Cruces yesterday the repub-
lican delegates from the counties OF
Grant, Dona Ana, Eddy, Chavez and
Lincoln met for the purpose OF select
ing a nominee for councilman from
the ninth district. At the same con.
Vention the delegates from Grant and
Dona Ana were to select a candidate
for the fourteenth legislative district.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09
For over FIFty wears.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soOthes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cure wind collie, and is
the best remedy for DiarrhGa. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by Drug
glsts In every part Of the world,
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Its value is
incalculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take no
other kind.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09

THE Las Vegas Optic refuses to sup
port Mr.. Catron for delegate to CEN
gress and is aiding Mr.. FERGUSON.
Many reasons could be given why the
Optic is wrong, and the Optic gives
many reasons why 1t is right.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09

L. Bradford Prince, who was nomin.
ated for congress by the populists a
few weeks ago, has declined the hon.
ors and the populist territorial COM
mittee has endorsed the nomination
of II. b. Ferguson, the democratic
candidate.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09

LAST week in making up the list Of
the republican candidates accidental
ly the name of t. N. Childers was
omitted. Mr.. Chllders was nomin-
ated for the ONCE of assessor and will
be trlumphantly elected.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-10-09

L. never done, and It is especially wearing
and wearisomo 10 those whose blood is
impure and unfit properly to tone, sus-
tain, m renew the wasting OF nerve,
muscle and tissue. II is more because OF
this condition OF the blood that women
are run down,
Tired, Weak, Nervous,
Than becarse of the work itself. Every
physician says SO, and hat the only rem
edy is in building up by taking a good
nerve tonic, blood purifier and vitalizer
like Hoods Sarsapsrilla. For the troubles
Peculiar TO Women at change Of season,
climate or life, or resulting from hard
work, nervousness, and impure blood,
thousands have found relief and cure in