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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

We had come into tho storeroom for
torpedoes at the Brooklyn navy yard
and the talk turned to high explosives.
1--WE have to keep sharp watch on
the gun cotton. said one Of the gun
ners who were with me, 'to see that it
does not get dry and does not get too
acid There is never day goes by on a
battleship but careful inspection is
made Of the stores of gun cotton Dip
in a piece Of htmus paper and sec IL it
comes out blue. If it does. all is well,
but beware If it comes out red That
means acid. aud acid means danger" 4"
''What do you do when it comes out
red T. asked
"Neutralize the acid You sec. gun
cotton doteriorates a lot in an acid solu-
tion.
"Do you always keep the gun cotton
wet"
always That's one Of the first
principles When it's wet. it's safe;
when it's dry. it isn't Let it have all
the water it will soak mp which is
ahoSt 80 per cent. '-
Suppose you were TO torch off some
gun cotton here ON the ground what
would happenH"
Nothing at all If it wasn confined
You might burn ton Of it like cord
wood in bonfire But pack it in tin
box. even himsy one, and you Il have
fun. And of course. the stronger the
box the more fun you'll have. Dos.
ton Globe
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12
LORDSBURG, NEW MEXICO MAY 12. 1899.

The greatest irrigation propositions
eyey planned for Arizona is now being
discussed with some indications tha
it is to be carried to successful ISSUE
within a reasonable time. 1t is pro
posed TO make storage reservoir ou
of the great Tontu basin, 60 miles
northeast OF Phoenix, to hold tbs
waters Of the Salt river which now 81
TO waste during winter and fuod time,
The reservoir viii be IS miles square.
The water il will save is estimated tc
be enough to irr1sate 100000 acres OF
land. The canal companies in that
part OF Arizona would be supplied
from this source, and all are said to
have agreed to cooperate in the en-
terprise. The consent Of the govern
ment it is stated, has already been OBJ
tanned TO The use OF the public land OF.
the basin as a,storage reservoir. The
waters viii be conveyed from this
great lake through the natural chan
nel df6altrlver to the canal In the
Yal,ey-Tucson Citizen.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

John Albert, the last survivor OF
the massacre at Taos, New Mexico, in
1s46, when Goxernor Bent aud others
were killed, died at Walsenburg, Col
orado last week, aged 90 years. lie
was trapper and Indian fighter.
His eventful life as pioneer left his
strong constitution in an enfeebled
condition for several Cf the latter
years OF his life. His memory OF the
events of his sojourn in the Rocky
mountains served him clear to the
end. For several years he had lived a
quiet life OF farmer and gardner, and
when he died was living with his third
wife, and was the father Of 2l child
ren. 1t was his cnstom when his wife
died to divide his estate with her
children and then commence life
anew with another woman Gallup
Gleener.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12
Roth Havo nIasandenre.

"Our three-years Old daughter had
been troubled with conspitation from
her ealiest infancy. or late she had
rash on her hands and arms. She
has taken three bottles OF Hoods
Sarsaparilla and the constipation is
entirely cured and the rash has dis
appeared" ISAAC N.CoNERT, Duran
go, Col.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

After many and continued trials, in
volving the expenditure Of a great
deal of money, water has at last been
struck by the company.under contract
with the King OF Arizona Mining COM
pany, to find supply of the fluid.
The stake was made about eight
miles from the mine in fiat, at 4s6
feet. Boring still continues in two
places nearer the famous property.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

A New Mexico town with too much
water seems an anomaly bat there is
one in that condition. The town trus-
tees Of Roswell have passed Ia resou,.
tion requesting owners of artesian
wells 10 shit off the flow when the
water is not being used for irrigation
or other purposes. The waste accu-
mulates in low places and makes drain
age Of the streets necessary. There
are hundreds of the wells in towL and
on many Of the surrounding farms
owners tap the underground flow aud
use it in lieu Of the ditch supply for ir-
rigstipg. A we'll recently bored in
the court house yard flows 700 gal
Ions per minute.-New Mexican.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12
Tell Your sister

A beautiful complexion is an impos-
sibility without good pure blood, the
sort that only exists in connection
with good indigestion, a-healthy liver
and bowels. Karl's' clover root tea
acts directly on the bowels, liver land
kidneys keeping them in perfect
health. Price IS cts. and scots.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12
low 10 pIssee, a nIosuuIto.

A needle held in the left hand is
passed through the thorax. the legs and
wings are pulled Oft, and, IL necessary,
the scales Of the body brushe5 oil with
camel's hair brush The tail is then
lowered into a drop Of water, salt solu-
tion or weak formalin placed on glass
slide, and with another needle held in
the right hand the last two sogments of
the tail are partially separated and held
down upon the slide. The left hand is
then moved in such manner as to
draw away the insect Major Ross, L
n s., in Indian Medical Gazette
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

If the brakemen on the Southern
Paci1c'lf not have The tramps to
look after their work would be light
and agreeable but now it is arduous
and exasperating. The persistency
with which othe hobos stick to the
trains often calls for the exercise OF a
great deal of forbearance.-Tucson
Citizen.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

Because That Tired Feeling is not
the result of exertion. 1t is due to
the unhealthy condition OF y0ur blood.
This vital fluid should give nourish-
ment to every orgPp, nerve and
muscle. But it cannot do this unless
it is rich and pure. This is what you
want 10 cure That Tired feeling-pure
rich blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla will
help you ''get rested" 1t will give
YOU vigor and vitality and brace you
up so that you may feel well all
through the coming summer. II you
have never tried Hoods Sarsaparilla,
do so now, and see how 1t energies
and vitallzes your whole system.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

Otero county is soon to have court
house and Jail. An issue Of $1,000
aorth of bonds authorized by the last
legislature has just been approved and
will he sold shortiy.-New Mexican.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12
HowI.Yonr Mifaa

Has she lost her beauty? II so, con.
stipation, indigestion, sick headache
are the principle causes. Karl's clover
root tea has cured these ills for half
century. Price 25cts. and scots.
Money refunded il results are not sat
isfactory.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

BY allowing the accumulation in
the bowels to remain, the entire sys-
TEN is poisoned. De Wits Little
Early Risers regulate the bowels.
Try them and will always use them.
Roberts s. Lebhy Mercantile Company
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

Pneumonia, la grippe, coughs colds,
Group and whooping cough readily
Yields to one minute cough cure. Use
this remedy in time and save a doc
tors bill-or the undertakeF's. Rob-
erts & Leahy Mercantile company.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12
Grentnes. Thru.t upon Him.

Teacher-Now, then, boy No /, who
wrote Macbeth"
Boy No. (trembling VIOLENTLY
Please, sir, l didn't.
Teaoher-I know yon didn't, but who
did?
Boy No. with a spasm of Vittue)-
Please, sir, don't wanter be telltale,
but 1t wuz Bob Buster, over in de cor
ner seat. seen him doin Of It'll
lustrated Record.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

Don't think you can cure that slight
attack of dyspepsia by dieting, or that
1t will cure itself. Kodol Dyspeytic
Cure will cure it "digest what you eat"
and restore the digestive organs to
health. Roberts 8 Leahy Mercantile
Company;
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

1t makes no difference how bad the
wound If you use De Wits witch
hazel salve; it will quickly heal and
leave no scar. Roberts & LeahY .Mer-
camille company.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

Some OF the results OF neglected
dyspeptcIconditions OF the stomach
are e1ncs,, consumption, heart disease
and epilepsy, KodolSDyspepsia cure
prevents all this 10y etfccting a quick
cure in AL cases of dyspepsia
Roberts & Leahy Mercantile Company.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

Chief Justice Reed, OF the court
of private land claims, has given
notice that the court will convene at
Santa Fe May 20. This may be the last
session OF the court here, and private
land claim cases will be dnally adjust
ed this Observation-Disclosures Citizen.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12
on Every Bottle

or Shiloh's consumption cure is this
guarantee: "All we asi, of you is TO
use two-thirds OF the contents of this
bottle faithfully, then II you can say
you are not benefited return, the bot.
tie to your druggist and he'may refund
the price paid" Price 25cts., 90 cts
and q 90.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12
Seyeral farmers from Greeley. Cllo

Several farmers from Greeley, Colo-
RADIO have gone to Alamogordo to es-
lablish potato farms. they took with
them stock, agricultural implements
aud seed potatoes. They have bccu
engaged in this branch of farming In
Colorado. The soil Of the Sacramento
mountain farms yields large tonnage
Of potatoes per acre, 1900 pounds he
ing the estimate Marcial Bee.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12
Two ofnK Kind.

Teacher What is tautologyH
Boy-Repetition-
Teacher-Give me an example.
Boy-We are going to have sleeps
head for dinner, and my sister Elsie's
young man is coming to dinner also.
Teacher-Go up top London Fun.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

The use OF coats Of arms as a badge
for different families did not come into
practice till the twelfth century. The
Germans are said to have originated it
while the French developed the science
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

The scientific definition of wolfra-
mite is tungstate of iron, and is a
black heavy mineral OF iron color.
Wulfenite is molybdate OF lead Fand
occurs in beautiful honey yellow to
orange rcd tabular crystals.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12
nnc. This Strike YonY

Muddy complications. nkuseating
breath come from chronic constipa-
tion. Karl's clover root tea is an alb
solute cure and has been sold for fifty
years on an absolute guarantee. Price
25cts and 50cts.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12
Caune For a Rnuor Duel.

Miss Johnsing-Don't Mistah Jeffah-
son look swell Jes' see dc fash OBJ his
damon studl
Mr. Iackson-Diamon' nufinl Dat
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12
Do You Know

Consumption is preventable? Science
has proven that, and also that neglect
is suicidal. The worst cold or cough
can be cured with Shiloh's cough and
consumption cure. Sold on positive
guarantee for over fifty years.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

The Romans used little stones--cal
culi--in counting. and hence the world
calculate
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

am discshded papshweight from de
bank wha' he am potahl-Jewelers
Weekly
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

HOODS PILLS are non-irrltatlng and
the only pills to takewlth Hoods Sar-
saparilla. 2
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

1t cost Albuquerque 81, sO2 last year
to suppress small pOx.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12

Eorace Walpols is q great lover Of
logs too Patapan. Tonton and Ro-
settle (the last the legacy Of Nine du
Deifand) are certainly the most spoiled
If the species. and run sll over Straw
berry after their master, TO the detri
ment. one would have thought, Of the
prim gardens and the vertu
When Rosctte dies presently, Horace
sends the most touching epitaph on a
dog ever written. perhaps to my Lord
Nuneham at has no merit, he says,
for il is an imitation, but it comes
from the heart if ever epitaph did, and
therefore your dogmanity will not dis
like it "
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12
Sweetest roses of the year
Strew around my Roses bier.
Calmly may the dust repose
OF my faithful, pretty Roso.

The opening lines at least have the
oldest unliksness to the popular concep-
ton of Horace Walpole, if they have
some affinity with the man who Is the
friend and playfellow of little children
and can t find it in his heart to turn
off an old servant or to give up an old
ally. -Longman,s Magazine
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-12
cor RT OF PRIVATE LAND OLATMS.

s.>.rssh z. RosA of Iowa, Chief Justice.
ApsorIArs JUsrIcas-WilSur +. Stone, Of
Colorado; Ther,as g. Fuller. OF North Carroll
na william NJ. Murray, Of rennessee; Hcnr'
o iuss, OF Kansas.
A.attsaw G. Reynolds, of Missouri, U. s.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-21
BIshOn GnIlnr,a Story.

Bishop Gailor Episcopalian) of Ten.
nessee tells the following story at his
own expense: One day when tramping
through rural Tennessee he came up to a
typical Cracker, whiting in front Of his
cabin, and introduced himself. After a
few moments silence the Cracker shifted
his tobacco guild to n corner Of his mouth
glanced out of corner OF his eye and
then said, with deliberation:
WAL. stranger, so you be preacher,
be you? Waal, we don't know much
about them felers around here. but we
did hev one here a few weeks ago who
got people worked up powerful-like
went to hear him one night, and quit
after he prayed. He was big. powerful
fellow, like yourself parson. feet tall
and nigh as big round. He had lungs
that made the mounting shake when he
hollered. | listened to his sermon. or
what he called n sermon, and then hern
him pray. He got sorter hystercal-like,
| reckon, and in his prayer he kept yellin
% God, give us power Give us power,
Give us power. | sed to Sue. L eckon
what that there Teller needs amt power,
but IDEAS"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-21
international JenIousfe.

In modern times the danger lies less in
the intrigues of statesmen than in deep
ly seated international jealousies and an
tipathes, in sudden volcanic outbursts OF
popular passion. After 1880 years pro-
fession of the creed of peace Christendom
is an armed camp. Never, or hardly ever,
in times of peace have the mere prepare
tions OF war absorbed so large a proper
ton Of its population and resources, and
very seldom has SO large an amount of
its ability been mainly Instruments of
destruction. Those who will look on the
world without illusion will be compelled
to admit that the chief guarantees for its
peace are to be found much less in moral
than in purely selfish motives.
The financial embarrassments OF the
great nations, their profound distrust of
one another, the vast cost OF modern
War, the gigantic commercial disasters it
inevitably entails, the extreme uncer-
tainty of its issue, the utter ruin that
may follow defeat--these are the real
influences that restrain the tiger passions
and the avaricious cravings Of mankind.
-Lecky's THE Map Of Life"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-21
q GeOrnfa Mule

Nobody ever heard of a Georgia mule
stampeding," says the Atlanta Constitu
ton. He will finch and dodge and &C
through other performances but he new.
er runs from anything. He has battery
of his own as efficient at close range as q
Maxim or Calling gun. and on this he
depends absolutely. Moreover. he never
wastes his ammunition nor mi~ss his
aim. Speaking therefore in behalf of the
southern bred mule generally and the
Georgia raised mule particularly, we
could wish that the British commander
in attributing the capture Of two Of his
regiments to stampeding mules had in
cluded brief biography of the mules in
question in order that full justice may be
done. SO far as our observation and ex-
perience go neither the music of many
bands nor the war of artillery has any
effect on the Georgia mule"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-21
LEES ARROW WOUND.
An Incident of His Participation In
Indian Fights In Texas

1t has often been noticed that when.
ever General Fitz-f Hugh Lee visits the
White House he stops to have n chat
with Captain Loefller, who stands guard
at the presidents private Office and the
cabinet room. This is generally attribut-
ed to Lees pleasant way of treating
every one, but it has another origin
Before the civil war No was lieu
tenant in the old Second cavalry. after
ward recognized MS the Fifth. Loefiler
was trooper in this regiment and later
n noncommissioncd officer His company
was one of the two which were engaged
in sharp fight with the Kiowa and
Comanchc Indians in the Cimarron
country in Texas in 1850. The Indians
had taken refuge in narrow canyon
which could be entered only from one
end, and there had thrown up fortiica-
ton of logs from behind which they pour
cd hot fire into the troops. The char
actcr of the canyon WINS such that the
horses of the cavalry were useless and
they were left outside, the men advanc-
ing on foot. Only few of the Indians
had firearms, the rest using bows and
arrows. Had the Indians been as well
armed as they have been in later wars
the loss of the whites would have been
very large, as it was only four or FIVE
soldiers were killed. though the Indian
loss amounted to nearly 80.
charge was made upon the log fort,
and Lee, who was a dashiug officer and
wonderful favorite with his men. was the
hrst one to scale the breastwork. The ar
rows were whizzing all about him, and
one struck him in the breast. innicting a
very ugly wound. AS he fell the confu-
sion was so great about him that the ar
row was pulled out of his flesh and
thrown to the ground among other ar
rows. whole and broken, so hat no one
could tell afterward whether the head had
remained in the wound or been drawn
out with the stick. 1t was impossible,
therefore, to say how seriously he had
been hurt, and he was carried at once to
the rear where litter was improvised
of saplings and boughs. lie was laid
upon this, which was swung between
two horses, and thus be was carried back
to the wagon train, distance of more
than 100 miles, through n rough country.
Probing showed that the head Of the ar
row had fortunately been drawn out.
and in due time good nursing put the
lieutenant on his feet again.
This is an incident in Lees career
which is apparently known to very few
1t is Of interest also that the old Second
cavalry had for its colonel Albert Sidney
Johnston and for its lieutenant colonel
Robert f. Lee and that Hardee Of tao
tics" fame and George II. Thomas were
two OF its majors. The captain Of the
company in which Fitz- Hugh Lee was
first lieutenant was Kirby Smith. Locf-
fer served with credit in the Union army
during the civil war, was given his
White House detail by President Grant
and was appointed by President McKin-
ley as military storekeeper" in the reg
ular army, with the rank OF captain
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-21
THE ROMANCE OF A CHEESE.
Showing How Great Minds Have an
Affinity Even In TriviaIIties.

1t was a beautiful cheese, all notified
green and yellow, and strong-oh, myl
Clarissa jenkins was quite sure she had
never seen or heard of or smelled such
cheese as that before. The price was
more than she could well afford, but she
felt that she must have ii even If she
were obliged to economizc on diamond
tiaras or scalskin sacks She knew it
would please her little brothers and sis
tiers so much. In her imagination she
could already see the baby stretching
out its tiny dimpled hands for the COW
etcd dainty.
But, alas her fond hopes were not to
be realized!
Riding home in the elevated train, she
laid the precious parcel on the seat be.
side her, for the car was not at all
crowded. tThis is fiction, remember. }
a few stations farther on a tall, hand
some young man entered the car. At
tracted by the girls bright, intelligent
face and perhaps also by the delicate
aroma Of the roquefort, he sat down be-
side her, hoping that some happy chance
would make them acquainted. And he
was not disappointed Even as he sat
down the girl uttered piercing shrek
and cried: "Oh, dear! You are sitting
on my roquefort" But the warning
came too late. Mr.. Algernon Smith was
one of those men who always sit down
like pile drivers. Consequently the poor
cheese was crushed beyond recognition.
All that remained intact was the odor,
which was very intact indeed, so much
so, in fact, that the other passengers
hurried from the car, leaving these two
alone.
II am very sorry" said Algernon hum
bly, 1T was such an exquisite cheese
too. fear it cannot be replaced"
Then you, too, are a connosseur of
roquefort" exclaimed Clarissa, forget
ting her loss in her JOY at meeting kin
dred spirit
My friends call me So" replied Alger-
non modestly. But tell me what can
do to atone for the mischief | have
caused"
Il fear there is nothing to be done"
answered the maiden, except to be sor-
ry, she added, with a smile.
And l am sorry" he said earnestly.
"and yet | am glad too"
"GladW
Eyes, for if I had not smashed that
roquefort ! should never have known
you, and then my life would have con
tinued to be as empty and worthless as
ii was before"
"Oh, Algcrnon"' she murmured. (She
had seen his name in the lining Of his
hat; that is how she knew IT'D
They are married now, and il you
should call on them in their coy little
Harlem fiat you would see in glass case
over the mantelpiece the crushed and
formless remains of what was once
roquefort cheese.-New York Journal.