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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-05-29

A week or so ago Collector Laird
went to New York on business. AS
soon as the grand jury met it was ru-
mored that he was a defaulter. The
LIBERAL received word from Deming'
that Laird was short 500, 900 and had
skipped out. There we're several rea-
sons for believing this to be untrue:
Laird has held the important position
of collector several times and there
never before has been any m of
crookedness connected with his name.
While this was very satisfying to his
friends his enemies pointed out that
most embe2zlers had enjoyed good
regulations up TO the time they fed.
Again, it was remembered that the
county owed Laird $4,000; that his
books were checked up by the treas
urer every month; that but little cash
Is being taken in at this time Of the
year, so the work would have extend
ed over several months; that in this
case he would have required the as
sistance Of his deputy, j. j. Sheridan,
and he had not skipped. Then came
further news from Deming to the ef-
feet that it was an cd affair that had
recently come to light, that Editor
Sheridan Of the Enterprise had found
the missing county records and they
showed it was not Whitehill, but his
predecessor, Laird, who was a default
er. This sounded plausible until II
was remembered that the records dis
appeared at the latter end Of White
hills administration, and that Charlie
Davenport would never have hid those
books If they had showed any such q
state Of affairs. Then came the news
from Silver City that Deputy Collector
Sheridan had denounced the story as
a lie, had pointed to the fact that
within a few days 5000 had been
turned over to the county treasurer,
and Invited the grand jury to come
themselves or send an expert TO ex-
anime the books in the collectors Of
flee. Laird's enemies will have to
spring a better story than this TO ruin
him in the estimation OF those who
are acquainted with his reputation
for honesty and his ability as an ac-
c%ountant.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-05-29

To Whom it Nay Concern
That the undersigned is a half owner, more
or less. in the Volcano Mining Claim. situate
IN the Kimbell mining district, Grant coun-
b, territory OF New Mexico, ana hereby
gives notice that said interest shaii not be
held responsible for any labor OF debts CON
tractod or injuries received by any en-
ployees employed by others than myself.
That no debts arevalid againsl said interest
unless contracted by mysclt.
W. X. MEADE.
May End, 1898.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-05-29

VOKThIrURE NOTICE,

To Thomas Foster:
You are hereby notified that we AYE oX-
one hundred dollars Ia labor and Inn
proVements on the Nancy Lee lode, situated
in the Gold Hin mining district, Grant county,
New Mexico, as shown by notice OF location
recorded in bOokl IS of mining location rect rds
pages SO and 81 IN the Office Of recorder OF said
county. IN order 10 hold said premises under
Of the United States, being the mount re-
Quired 10 hold the same for tho year end
ing December ~. 1895. and II within ninety
DAYS from the publication OF this notice you
fan or refuse 10 contribute your proportion Of
such expenditure as a co-owner, together
with the costs of this publication, your inter-
est in said claim viii become the property Of
the subscribers, under said section 2i24.
JESSE j. KIEsTFR,
FRANK G., CLINE,
First publication March u, 1896.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-05-29
NOTICE.

To tic heirs Geo, G.. Marshall. deceased;
You are hereby notified that we have OK
pended one hundred dollars in labor and I'M
prOYcmcnts upon the Carrie N. mine. situ-
atcd in tho Steeple Rock mining district.
county of Grant, and territory of New Mex
co, as appers by certificate Of labor filed on
the 25th day OF January, 1898, in the Office Of
the probate clerk and X-ofici recorder Of
said Grant county and recorded In book 80 Of
deeds at page ~, In order to hold SAID mine
and premises under tho provisions Of section
2f34 revised statutes OF the United States Of
America. that being the amount required to
hold said mine and promises for the year end
ing December 81. 1895, and II within nintS
days from the publication Of this notice. you
fan or refuse TO contribute your proportion Of
such expenditure as your interest
I'm said mine ana premises will become tho
property OF tho subscribers under said sec
ton 1924. JAMES S, FIELDER,
II. p. BARNES. q
III. j. REAnDON.
First publication March 10, 1896. .
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-05-29
NOTES.

L%Qrdsburg and the adjacent country
never was better represented at the
county capital than at this term Of
court.
Dick Roberts, foreman Of the grand
jury, and b. b. Ownby have been pi.
loted around the city by lily Fisher.
Fisher has had lots Of trouble finding
soft places for the boys to walk, so
they would not hurt their feet.
John hcCahe and Joe Taylor ar
rived Sunday and immediately tried
to hire lily Fisher as a guide.
J. a. Leahy went over Sunday to
take care of John McCabe.
y. 3. OWnby, a prominent lawyer Of
L%ordsburg, is looking after the in
terests of his clients in court.-Eagle.
The Eagle is mistaken. Mr.. Ownby
is not a lawyer. He is an honest man.
Martin Mullen of Cold Spring and
the Hon. James Tracy, of Deming, ex-
coroner OF Grant county, have been
leading butterfly lives. The ex-coro-
ner is a hot one and his side partner
is not slow.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-05-29

A man who has practlccd medicine
for 40 years, ought to know salt from
sugar, read what he says;
Toledo, o., Jan. 10, 1887.
Messrs. T. J. Cheney s. Co.-Gentle-
men:-I have been in the general
practice Of medicine for most 10 years,
and would say that in all my practice
and experience have never seen n
preparation that 1 could prescribe
with az much confidence of success as
{ a Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
tacturcd by you. Have prescribed IL
a great nany times and its effect is
wonderful, and would say in conclu-
sion that / have yet to ind a case Of
Catarrh that it wonld not cure, If they
would take it according to directions.
Yours Truly,
l.. L. GoRsUCH, NJ. d.
ONCE, 225 Summit st.
We will give 800 for any case OF
Catarrh that can not be cured with
Halls Catarrh Cure. Taken inter
nally.
r. J. CHENEY s. Co., Props, Toledo,
o. Sold by Druggists, IS.
II yea want TO buy a watch, clock or di-
amoHd, or if you Naut yesr watch re-
paired in irst class shape send 10
GEO. ". HrcEox & uixsoN,
n-.A. NIL LII D.Ha fHawn6
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-05-29

Lloyd Payne was in the city the
first of the week, returning to Clifton
his trip to the ella hot springs,
looking in better health than he has
for years.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-05-29

and experience In this particular line.
This Is true of DIR. X. V. Pierce, chief con-
sulting physician Of the Invalid's Hotel
and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, N Y.
Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription, for
all arrangements of the reproductive or
gans of women, has been in actual use for
more than thirty years. 1t was originally
sold with an absolute guarantee that Il
would cure every case, or that the money
paid for il would be refunded. Its success
has been so universal that this guarantee is
no longer necessary. The "Favorite Pre-.
%scription" relies now upon the thousands
of testimonials from grateful and happy
women, in all parts of the land, whose
lives have been made worth living by its
use. "Favorite Prescription" is sold by
druggists.
Complete information regarding It, and
testimonials from hundreds who have used
It, are embodied in DR.. Pierce's Common
Sense Medical Adviser, n standard medical
work of 1908 pages, pTofusely illustrated,
which will be sent free on receipt of 81
one-cent stamps to cover cost of mailing
only. g This work is a complete family dos.
tor book and Should be read by both young
and old. Address, WORLDS DIsPENsARY
MEDICAL Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-05-29
DIsTRIoT COURT.

District court has been ia session
over at Silver City.
Many prominent citizens are out OF
the territory on business during the
time the grand jury is in session.
The case OF Thomas Woods charged
with numbering William Grudggens,
on a change Of venue from Soccer
no county, vas tried, and, as was ex-
pected, Woods was acquitted on the
grounds of self defense.
All the tax cases were set for Tues
day, but were not reached as the court
was busy with the Davenport case.
The Sunday violation cases are set
fer next Wednesday.
The following persons have paid
their taxes and the suits against them
for the collection Of taxes have been
dismissed, viz: John w. Chenowith,
Wormser 81 Co., Cooks Peak Mining
Co., estate Of Idus Fielder, Walter B.
Duffy, Rice 81 Doyle, Standard Mining
Co., Julia Black, John b. Foster and
the Mechanic savings bank Of Wester-
ly, and John q. Tester.
The grand jury refused to indict
Bosworth and Parker, who were in
Jail on the charge of conspiracy to kill
?. II. McDermott, and they were
turned loose.
The case against VIM. @. Daven-
port, charged with murder, was COM
menced last Saturday. 1t will be re-
membered that last July Davenport
quarrelled with Sig Welsl at Carlisle,
because Wcisl reconstructed with him
for disturbing q sick man; that DAY.
enport left Weisl's store procured a
sixshooter, came back and renewed
the quarrel; that when Welsl saw
Davenport was armed he started for
his W gun whereupon Davenport
shot him, killing him instantly. AS
is common in murder cases in Grant
county the jury brought in a verdict
of not guilty.
The case of Harry Styles, charged
with themurder Of O'Neil, near Red
Rock, is billed to follow the Daven-
port case.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-09-04

Judge Rose has been sued by
Herbert Root for $25, dam
ages for false Imprisonment and
injury to his feelings-great men,
tai suffering, etc. The Courier
does not intend to uphold Judge
Rose in the Root matter neither
will we say that the Judge was
in the wrong,-we don't care
but we do know that right in Mr..
Roots own county of Barnes that
he could not get a verdict of more
than cent for damages. Mr..
Root is one of the most notorious
characters within the borders of
Barnes county. Root will get
big damages-nit!
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-09-04
A B.rb Wire Doomer.nr.


GIVE effectually stopped those blamed
dogs from digging up the lawn" said
MI. Baxter as he sighed and dropped
heavily into his chair at the breakfast
table.
"What have you done. dear?'' in
quired Mrs. B. as she raised tho lid and
peered into tho cotfeepot.
Mr.. Baxter chuckled.
II got some pieces of barb wire and
buried them in the lawn. sprinkling
enough dirt over them to hide their out
lines. The first neighborhood dog that
goes for that lawn will get jolly pair
Of sore paws.
Mrs. Baxter joined in his laughter.
THAT'S very clever idea. my dear, -
she sweetly said.
Just at that moment frightful
chorus of yelps and howls came from
the front yard. and in rushed little John
Wesley carrying the family pet dog.
ooh, mamma" he cried, "Pippo's
foot is all bleedin.''
Mrs. Baxter received the wounded
dog in her matronly arms with look
of supreme contempt at her liege lord.
"John Wesley Baxter" she freez.
ingly remarked, "of all the fool schemes
I ever heard of, this last one of yours
takes the blue ribbon for unmitigated
idiocy.''
And she swept from the room.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-09-04
New wortls.

It is q matter Of surprise that the
universality Of the bicycle has not pro-
duced an extensive vernacular. As
matter Of fact, the slang expressions in
general use are but few. ''Bike" is SIM
ply an abominable abbreviation Of bicy-
Gle. Cyclist is legitimate and compre-
hensive word that is shorter than
wheelman or wheelwoman. In France
the latter is called ''bicyclienne. In
faraway New Zealand the awful word
"cyclodonno" has been coined az u sub
stitute for wheelwoman. In many west
ern towns the fair rider is called o
'"bloomer" without regard to. her cos
tune. The word "scorcher. as indi-
eating a speedy cyclist, is fairly en-
grated upon the language In Chicago.
however, the ''scorchcr" is called q
"scoot." The technicalities of the ma.
chine have led to attempts on the part
of young men to coin expressions.
"Your tire is punctured'' indicates that
the story you are telling lacks the prob
able element Of truth. Reckless state.
ments arc called "coasting.' A very
ancient yarn is not Chestnut" but a
century. A young couple sharing
mutual fondness are riding tandem. -
A man leading fast life is "geared too
high. I" An old fogy is referred to as o
"high wheel. " A chaperon is known as
a "pacemaker. - A cheap bicycle is
called "gas pipe" machine. A profess
sional racer is ''pro. New Orleans
Times Democrat.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-09-04
Proposed Amendment to the
Constitution of the State of
North Dakota.

The Fourth Legislative Assembly of the State
of North dakota proposed the following
nmcndment to The constitution Of the sta,e bya
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.
BE it resolved by the senate the house concur.
ring:
Section l.. PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL.
AMENDMENT The following proposition 10
amend the constitution Of the state nf North
Dakota is hereby submitted 70 the fifth session
OF the legislative assembly Of the state of
North Dakota, to be by them submitted to the
qualiied electors OF the state for approval or
rejection. namely:
The Constitution OF the state Of North Dako-
Ia 1s hereby amended to read as follows: 'Tho
state may. 10 meet casunl deficits or failure or
gellcies contact debts; but such debts shall
never in the aggregate exceed the sum OF five
(b) mills on the dollar Of the assessed valuation
ceraned by the last sssessment made for re- state tie
be the debt Of North Dakota at the adoption
Of this constitution. Every such debt shall he
definitely mentioned therein. and every such
law shall provide for levying an annual tsx
sufficient to pay the interest semi-annually,
sage Of such law, aud shall specially appropri-
ate the proceeds OF such tax to tho payment OF
said principal and interest, and such approp,i-
alton shall not be repealed nor the tax discon.
tinued until such debt, both principal and
interest, shall have been fully paid. No delt
in excess of the limit named shall be incurred
except for the purpose of repellng invasion,
In time Of war, or to provide for public defenre
in case of threatened hostilities; but the issuing
Of new bonds to refund exciting indebtedness
shall not be construed to be any part or pOr-
tion Of said indebtedness.
The aforesaid proposed amendment will he
submitted to the next legislative assembly.
Dated at Bismarck, N. D., this st day Of
July, 1896.
C. M. DAHL,
Secretary of State.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-09-04

ately of 27,5oo republicans, 20, 600
democrats, 1000 populists and
LOCO prohibitionists. Of the
whole number, according to a
canvass made by the president
of the organization, 42.250 pro-
pose to vote for Mckinley and
honest money. The silver SEN
timent is swiftly disappearing
says the president, and the In
diana farmers don't want any of
your cheap money What is true
of the farmers of Indiana will be
found to be equally true of the
farmers Of Illinois, Kansas, Ne
braska, Iowaand the other states.
The free coinage bubble has
burst. The scare is over, reason
has returned, and the farmers
will be found in November voting
as usual for sound money and
honest government. -
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-09-04

In the bank subject to check. He then
pays a check for 500 for labor to A. {,
one for $4OO to c., one for $500 to B.
Now he has 81 900 in the bank and
1000 in circulation as checks. Did
this issuing of checks double H.
money? No. The money must be in
the bank to meet those checks and il
did not change the amount owned by
H. in the least. All forms of money
except gold serves the same purpose
for the government as checks with an
individual and does not make the
amount OF money per capita any lar
ger. Republicans object to the U. S.
treasurer paying out gold for silver
and silver certificates, but how in the
world are they going to keep gold and
silver at a parity under our present
system otherwise. Gold will be ut a
premium as soon as the treasurer re-
fuses to do this. RIB.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-09-04

In "A Fatal Campaign" (sep-
tember Midland Monthly, Des
Moines) Col. G. Hairy vividly de-
scribes the pivotal battles of
Franklin and Nashville. Mrs. G..
f. Mclean, who wrote "Steven-
son at Gretz, tells The Midland s
readers of Senator Foraker, of
Ohio, and his charming family,
Illustrating the paper with latest
photographs. Christmas Eve
and Christmas morning in Beth
lehem and Jerusalem is the in
spring theme of N. Tjernagel.
w. S. Moore, author of s.The
Famous Charge at Ft. Donelsen, .
discusses Agriculture and the
Mechanic Arts at Ames. Frank
w. Calkins' young Homestead
ers" are beginning to talk of
books and think of love. The
Editorial Department reveals a
note of preparation for the Octo-
ber event, the beginning of
"Grant's Life in the West, 9 by
Col. John w. Emerson, of Mis-.
souri,, a friend and comrade of
the general. Much interest is
felt in this forthcoming serial.
Evidently The Midland has made
a hit.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-09-04
Fire Lighting For q Living.

A most peculiar means Of turning an
honest penny is by making and attend
ing to fires. The Jewish race is forbid
den to touch fire on the Sabbath day,
and to avoid tho Inconvenience thus
caused-especially during the winter
months-women, known as shobbos
goyim. arc hired to light the fires on
the day Of rest.
The work commences early on tho Sab.
bath morn and continues till sunset.
Many Of these women, who confine
their labors to tho east end of London,
have sometimes SO many as 80 or more
fires to look after. The work is very
firing and laborious during the cold
weather. when large fires are indispen-
sable. For each fire attended to woln-
an receives threepence and upward. -
Pearson's Weekly.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-09-04

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.
Resolved, by the house of representatives of
the state Of North Dakota. the, senate con-
curing. that the following amendment to the
constitution Of the rtatc Of North DakOtn be
submitted by this Legislative assembly of said
state, to be by said kgislativc assembly sub
mitted to the qualified electors Of ga id suite for
rejection or adoption:
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS.
First.-That section 121 Of the constitution be
amended 70 as to rend as follows: Every male
person of the age of Fl years or upwards be
longing to either of the following casses. who
shall have resided in the state one year and in
the county six months and in tho precinct nine.
ty days next preceding any election shall be
deemed a qualified clcctOr at such election
First, citizens Of the United States; second.
civilized persons Of Indian descent who sha!
have severed their tribal relations two (2) years
next preceding such election.
That section 127 be amended to read as fol
lows: Section 127 No person who is under
guardianship, non cOmpOs mentis or insane
shall be qualified to vote at amy election, nor
shall any person convicted OF treason or
felony unless restored 10 social rights. and tho
Legislature shall by law establish an education
al test ns qualification and may prescribe
penalties for falling, neglectlng or refusing to
vote at any general election.
to ths next legislative assembly.
Dated at Bismarck N. d.. this 1et day of
July, 1896.
G. NJ. DAHL,
Secretary of State.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-09-04
TO RIB. ALIAS T. G.

Again / will endeavor to answer
the worn out and threadbare
theories presented by Rib in the
Courier of Aug. q in which he
claims that gold has appreciated
and will not admit that any other
articles may have deprecated on
account of supply and demand.
How these conclusions can be
drawn from the facts presented
by history is beyond my compre
hension. But fearing perhaps
that 1 may be at fault in drawing
my conclusions (for I do not be-
lieve that gold has appreciated in
the least) I will present the facts
to the readers of the Courier so
far as 1 can and they can draw
their own conclusions for do not
believe that there is a reader of
the Courier who is not intelligent
enough to see a thing which is so
plain. In the first place gold bull
lion by weight is not worth one
cent more today than it was in
1884. 1t requires not more nor
less grains to make one dollar
now than at that time, and always
in figuring the value of anything
we figure upon what income they
will bring us. For example, if
we build a house to rent it is val
liable. to the extent of what rent
it will bring and if twenty years
ago the house brought us 800 per
month and now brings only $40,
the house has not increased in
value to usor anyone else. There
is no one who will deny this. Now
let us look at gold. In 1873 the
United States had to pay for it at
the rate of and 5 per cent. Any
one at that time having $1OO in
gold could get for it from the u.
S. $4.00 per year. At the present
time the U. S. is paying 2 per cent
for gold. The man having $1OO
now can realize only 50 per year.
Here you can readily see the in
terest or rent upon the same as
upon the house is just one-half
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-09-04

Messrs. Stewart & Pepper,
those bright fellows who edited
the Hope Pioneer a year ago, are
going to put in a newspaper at
Aneta, the Queen City of the
Upper Sheyenne, with Joe Pep
per in charge. We understand
that Mayor Thayer wants the
boys to call the paper 1.-The Pan
Drama" If we may be permitted
to have voice in the naming of
the paper we would suggest that
it be called ''The Mirage" The
Courier wishes the boys success
in the queen city and hopes that
3tas their bark glides down the
stream of life that it will encoun-
ter many fowery islands, etc.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-09-04
TrHN NA IN
Cure for Headache.

AS a remedy for all forms of headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the
very best. 1t effects a permanent cure
and the most dreaded habitual sick
headaches yield to it's influence. We
urge all who are afflicted to procure a
bottle, and give this remedy fair trial.
In cases of habitual constipation Elec-
trio Bitters cures by giving the needed
tone to the bowels, and few cases long
resist the use of this medicine. Try it
once. For sale by S. Almklov.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-09-04

Terrence V. Powderly, former
ly master workman of the
Knights of Labor has announced
his intention of supporting Nc
Kinley. He explained that Nc
Kinley has devoted his whole life
to the people. II don't doubt
Bryan's ability Or sincerity, but
his experience and surroundings
are such as to cause electors to
ponder long and carefully over
the probable result of intrusting
the business management of this
Industrial national workshop in
his care" said the great labor
leader. Mr.. Powderly' S support
of Mckinley will cause thousands
of laboring men to follow his lead
and cleanly demonstrates thatthe
working men will vote for a good
dollar. We expect our populist
friends to say that the notorious
goldbugs have bought Powderly.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-09-04

Vermont held it's state election
Tuesday and rolled up the largest
republican majority the state has
ever had. Considering that the
fight was made on finance lines it
bodies evil for the free silverites.
We will hear from Maine-Mr.
Sewall' S state-on the 18th.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-09-04
Mckinley Club.

All persons interested in sound
money are invited to attend a meeting
to be held at the Engine House on
Friday Sept l1th, 1896, at g p. M,
for the purpose of forming and organ
izing a Mckinley club. Let all re-
publicans aud all others in favor of
sound money attend and join this
club-two weeks from tonight.