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Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
oHNsUs rOhrFOLIos

In the census building at Washing
ton y great room IN now the scene of
busting activity, the work of prepar-
ing portfolios for use by onumeratora
In the coming count OF the population
being fairly under way, These port
folios. Of whitiHh brown paatobnard
hinged together with black cloth. are
eighteen inches LONG and ten wide, and
tied with four sets of tape. The tage
used is not thet red tape which to
the Ordinary mind signifies CirCumlccu.
tion aud delay. The law requires speed
In the census of 1900 and common cv-
cry-day white cotton tape Will faaten
the scheduie-iilled portfolios IN their
round from habitation 10 habitatiOn.
For convenient. accurate and rapid
enumeration, the Jnited states has
been divided into 300 supervisors dis
tricts, or y. De. 80 they are called ia
the census office Bach OF the 1000
enum"ratora is yct To- be appointed 80
on the portfolios blank space 10 left
for his name
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
THE SENATE!
Letter from Aguinaldo
to be Read.
Puerto Rico Tariff Bill Un-
der Discussion.
Steamer Stuck In the Ice on Lake
Michigan.
SENATE STEERING COMMITTEE.

Washington. March i6.--After a de-
bate. at times spirited. extending over
parts of two weeks, the senate to-day
passed the Puerto Rican relief appro-
prlatlon bill. As passed the measure
carries t2.0s5. zoo, the president being
authorized TO use that sum FOR public
education. public works and other gov.
ernmontal and public purposes" In
Puerto Rico.
senator Allen Of Nebraska offered an
amendment 20 the bill, declaring hat
the constitution eNtends over Puerto
Rico by its own force, but u was lost
by the decisive vote OF &c TO NJ.
Senator Jones OF Arkansas Withdrew
the free trade amendment offered by
him and that proposition. therefore.
did not reach vote. other efforts to
amend the bill were fruitless.
An order was made by the senate az
To the consideration Of the case OF for
mor Senator Quay. u being unanimous
~ agreed that II should be taken up
two weeks from next Tuesday and dis
cusHed until disposed OF. the discussion
not To Interfere with unfinished busi-
ness, the spo0ner bill, authorizing the
president 90 govern the Philippines un-
al otherwise directed. the appropria-
tton bills or conference reports
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
NEW NEXICO NOTES.
SANTA FE
(Ncw Mexican

ANfM NiNNANhMsN
Frank puomtoaux foreman Of the
big Onderdonk goat ranch at Lamy,
came up FROM the south this morning
IN order to attend the regular meet
ing of the odd Fellows encampment
thia evening
Richard Mathews. one of the we'll
known old timers OF Southern santa Fe
county, who IL operating mines IN the
ncighborhoOd 81 Golden and san Pedro.
is a visitor at the capital lie speaka
enthuniastiCaliy OF the mining outlook
IN the southern part OF the county.
Henry Farr who has been Tor some
time employed az Buckmsn'a saw mill
near Eapanola returned TO his home In
southern Colorado over the Denver a
Rio orando this morning. He ls a
brother OF the late siherin Farr Of Wal
scnburg, Colo. who was killed some
months ago Ia attempting 10 arrest
ketchum and other train hold-upa near
Cimarron Ia this territory. and was
with the poase at the time his brother
was shot
Al O'Clock this afternoon one OF the
guests of the Bon Ton restaurant care.
lesaly threw a lighted match 20 that II
teNAtA w NtlN NA wv AANF curtains IN
the front of the dining room and In an
instant the curtain was mass OF
rames. Prompt action On the part %
Manager John V. conway prevented a
serious fite, No damage was done fur.
ther than ne burning of the curtain
and the =mudgng of some wall paper
and wood work
Hon. r. n. Catron went to Chicago
this forenoon. lie intends 10 return at
the end Of next week.
Adjutant General w. II. Whiteman
left Thursday evening for Washington
10 attend "a meeting Of tho adiutants
general OF the different states OF the
union.
Hugh Murray Of San Antonio sprinRs.
In the Jemoz mountains. 10 In the capt
tai today purchasing supplies. lie Ia
the owner of the springs and the SAM
tarium at San Antonio and expects a
prosperous season this summer lie
reports that the JemeE country ~ sur.
fcring greatly from a drought
Julian Padilia. VINO owns and works
a turquoise mine In southern santa
Fe county, this week discovered an old
spanish mine adjoining his turquoise
mine. II has 80 feet OF workings and
number of tools we're found n the
mine. Mr. Padilia has number of
pretty specimens Of Eold-lesd copper
ore from the mine on exhibition at J. &.
Candelarios store on san Francisco
street
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
REDUCED RAILROAD RATES.
All Arrangements Have Been Made io' Del
egaies 10 Socoro.

Through the en0rta VI the chairman
and the secretary OF the territorial re-
publican committee. the Santa Re rail-
road has granted one ana hfth
single fare, aud the Denver a. Rio
Grande railroad single fare, from
points along their lines for the round
"trip TO the delegates to the territorial
republican convention al socorro, SAT-
uriay Of this week. The tickets viii
be issued 10 delegates on the certificate
plan. They pay the single fare 10 So
zorro and al socorro receive = certlf-
cate from the secretary of the conven-
ion certifying That they had been del'
egatea. when they viii be- given the re-
turn trip over the santa Fo railroad BY
paying a NTH single fare. Arrange
meutn have also been made for a sleep
er and delegates will therefore nave the
accommodation OF Elecpers both ways.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
cocHlTl POWER LINE.
Work Of Slringiog the Heavy Copper Wires
Moving Rapidly.

The work Of strlngihg the heavy cop
per wires al0ng ,hc clctrlc power line
from the power plant az the Madrid
coal mines 10 the mines and mills of
the Cochiu and Naveho Gold Mining
companies, IN the Cochiu mining dis
trict, Is progressing rapidly. and will
soon be completed
The wires have already been strung
from Madrid 10 a point on the west SIDE
OF the Rio Grande, about a half mile
below the COchiti Indian village, and
will thence follow the line of the new
wagon road direct TO the Albcmarle
mine In Cola canyon. and then across
the hills to the Bland mill and the Lone
star milne. The electric current that
viii pass over this line will be amply
sufficient 10 operate and illuminate the
mines ana reduction plants Of the com
panlcs named. and Hight all the build
ings and streets OF Bland and Albe-
marie, and stlll there viii be available
large surplus OF power Tor use when
and where needed.
The completion and operation OF this
line VIII prove great advantage to the
entire Cochil mining district, particu-
iHrly In the respect that "a avoids the
further need Of wood for fuel, and Will
thus save the forests for timbering the
mines
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
.hs sAlp, ed WIN IN. None,


8. kaufman, the Bridge street deal
er In new ami second hand goods. II
out OF pocket ts5 by the departure of a
woman named Hattie Belle Pays from
town. II sesms she ingralated her
self into his good graces ana he sue
cVeded in securing her a loan OF tS5 on
plano. which she claimed 10 own and
for which she executed bill Uf sale.
Tho instrument belongs to 4. "a. Mer-
min and q Is left for Kaufman 20 make
the amount good to the person from
whom Il was borrowed. Hattie Belle
Hays is described as a woman Of about
40 years, medium height, blush gray
eyes, light complexion. pOx-marked
and always pcrambulates the towns
she visits behind spectacles and with
her face hidden with a friendly veil.
Look out FOR her.
Another person 10 look out for would
seem 10 be one prof" A. Helmer. a
dancing master. who did Up the people
OF las Cruces. n. A.. by collecting
from his pupils la advance and then
skipping out from the city OF crosses
between two days, before his class had
been instructed how 20 properly trip
the light fantastie.-Las Vegas optic.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17

Mr.. Royal Berry. formerly with gen.
oral merchant A. q. Muller. OF this city
has purchased a one-half interest In
the genenal merchandise business OF
Mr Tandy az Tres Piedras. and left FOR
that place the hrst of the week. May
success attend you. gentlemen
Mining Expert and General All
Around Sport Deitricha 10 In town CIV
ing the boys q few pointers IN connec-
tion With the rabbits foot he always
keeps IN his inside pocket with him. he
says itH good thing and from the
way he pushes * We are inclined to the
Same BELIEF
Frank spielman. who was formerly
a resident of this place. died last Sat
urday az Springer. ~ consumption. lie
came west several years ago on ac-
count Of his health which was nearly
recovered here n Taos but he returned
90 the east. and IN a short time became
worse. He came west then a second
time. but too late 20 again recover. lie
came west again recover. He leaves
a wife aud Little child eight months old.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
RANrA FE
lNem Merloanl


n is reported that DR. N. y Desma
rails. penlteniiary phy SLOAN. after max
ing business trip 10 the republic of
Mexico. will permanently locate st Las
Vegas.
I. ~. Rapp. archtcct and superlnten-
dent of construction of the beautiful
nov territorial capitol. 10 over from
Las Vegas supervising the work u put
ting the finishing touches ON tbs mas
sive niru-ture mentioned The build
ing Will b. ready Tor occupation with
IN % dEys
Cot E W. pobaon. of the strong law
irm of Childera a Dobson. AZ Atbu-
querque. ln In the capital attending the
dlatrlm court. Both members o. the
law arm named are largely interested
IN the famous Washington mine In the
C0ohiu mining district, and naturally
yicw the future with unalloyed hops.
John "a Fountain, n con of thg late
Col Albert . Fountain, " Las Cruces.
IL IN the city visiting friends, AR.
Fountain 4 travelling fGr che Naiional
Biscuit company throughout the south.
west and reports business AZ very good
lIe hE4 many friends throughout New
iAs.4Ho. ATipgna aad n0rthern hsxico.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17

Pusbls isdtaas Before Jaaae Crum-
psrhsT thts MsrntBa


About twenty-five Indians from the
villages ~ Islota. santa Ana, San Fe-
lipe and san Domingo. appeared be
forr Judge Cfumpacker this morning
ana as the Judge was in a happy frame
of mind. he gave these noble redHen
some nrst-claas grandfatheFly advlce.
Ia told them thai he had issued a per
manent junction against them, and
that they must not. on penalty of be-
ms arrested ana thrown into ths bas-
tile interfere In the future with the
work now being done on the low line
ditch. Ring In the Nose" from San
IA Ana. and "Soailopsd- Eyed. Tom"
from San Domingo. attempted 60 make
some suggestions as 20 hoW the water
should run IN The ditch. when the Judge
Informed them that they knew nothing
whatever about water and that this
part % the program az 20 the future of
the ditch would bn carefully looked
after BY the contractor. George W.
Shut The indianH theu retired from
the court house.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
LOOMING FOR TROUBLE

New York. March IA special 10
the Journal Advertiser from Berlin.
says a ConslAntinople correspondent
of the Tageblatt teiegraphs the fol-
lowing During the last Ave months
10000 soldiers have been thrown into
different departments of Rasaia. both
this side and across tho Caspian.
Nerve, Taschkend and samarkand are
vert lble war camps and only the Inn
possibility az the present season of the
year of building new barracks or har-
boring men IN tents. has delayed the
advance further of troops. Decisive
manifestation against England may be
expected before long. The correspond
ent adds under reaervs that Russia has
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
RnoDrA INrERvIEwED.


Cape Town, MSrch ib.-ln an inter
view published at Cape Argus, Cecil
Rhodes ia quoted as saying: II feel
strongly that We cannot have peace
In South Africa NO long a. we have In
the republics railying ground for dis
loyalty and disaffecton, To 70 fur
ther. do not think we can safely fed
crate until We had some years Of
crown colony government Personally
I have done with the bund"
There was great rejoicing throughout
the colony upon the receipt OF the news
that Blocmfontein was occupied by the
British. To-day was observed az a
general holiday. The rebels are com
ing In daily with arms from the south.
A number OF rebel leaders have been
arrested.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
PERMANENT SERVICE.

Santa fe Railroad May Make lis Tourist Ser.
vice Permanent.
General Manager H H. Nudge OF the
Santa Re railroad announces that
probably the tranacontinental tourist
service which the santa Fs railroad
has FOR the past four years run only
during the winter months viii be eR-
tabllahed aa regular accommodation
throughout the year. This step 10 to
be taken on account Of the opening OF
the Santa Fe's lire into San Francisco
on May 1. and because the travel 20
California 10 assuming tremendous
proportions. In the Los Angeles dis
trict there are az present over $1,000
tourists most % whom were carried BY
The Santa Fc railroad.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
BuRaHERs WILL SURRENDER

NANAAAAAHANHH " AAaAa ~ AhAhAaaN AHAaANa
london, March ig.--Ieord Roberts has
sent the following dispatch to the war
Office.
"Hloemfontein. Friday. March iG.--
General Clements crossed the orange
river yesterday. The repairs 20 the
railway bridge at Norvais Point were
commenced and - VIII shortly be ready
for traffic Colonel Pole -Carcw telc-
graphs his arrival st Sprinfonteln, 80
that Bloemfontcln is now practically
IN rpii communication with Cape Town.
Ny proclamation II already having an
excellent effect Several hundred bur
ghers have expressed their intention OF
surrenderihg their arms and return to
their occupation.
The resident commissioner OF Basu-
toland reports that 200 Beers have late
~ arrived from Blocmtonteln and a
further contingent from Aliwal North
ana they are only waiting 20 know the
terms ~ my proclamation 90 aurren-
der, They had refused 10 attend the
council at krOonstadt. TO which Pres
ident Steyn had summoned them"
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17

The Now Msxican says that Cars
bad - 20 have . cowboy carniFai this
fall Rosweil and Albuquerque are pre-
pairing Tor street fairs, socorro ana
other towns will have territorial con-
ventiona, santa Fe VIII have its h0Fu-
cultural fair and a capitol dedication,
ana other New MeKloo tONns Nill think
up some other achemes 10 attract v.ai-
tore during the summer and fall The
innu0nce Of such enuria must work
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17

for the good OF the territory. Ths
cheap railroad fares granted upon such
occasions induce the people OF New
Mexico towns to visit each other and
make them acquainted With the pro-
gress of next-door neighbors, sa well AZ
shows thom the vast opportunities fur
development that exist everywhere In
the territory. The people of the terri.
tory can not learn too much Of their
commonwealth. its communities and
lhalr rnaonrcNa.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
PRIVATE RItts.

Washington. March i6-The was the
first private bail day In the hourse un-
der the new rule About two hours was
spent in a discussion Of ;hC bin 30
pay Representative swanson SLIGO for
extra expenses incurred by him In his
contest of the last congress but the bill
was ultimately abandoned. Six bills Of
minor Importance were passed.
Washington. March iG-The house
in committee OF the whole took up the
consideration of private bills and re-
ported from the committee on claims
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17

actually acquired a harbor on the Per-
sian gulf. outside the straits Of ormuse.
The Munich Neuste Nachrchsen az
hrms that Great Britain has consented
10 cooperate with Germany Tor the
purpose Of upsetting Russian plane In
Asia Minor.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
TIE DEATH or LYMAN 3. PUTNEY.
A Former Resident Of Lawrence, KAN, Dies
In Topeka.


In Topeka,
From Lawrence. Kas.. Journal. March
~.
MIR. putney died al Topeka. March
TO- 1900 at the age Of 67. He was born
in western New York and went with
his fathers family to Wisconsin early
n life His education was acquired at
Carroll college In waukesha. In islS
he started for California with an
older brother by the way OF the 18TH
mus when both took the Panama
fever and his brother died and was
buried In the ocean. Mr.. Putney re-
surned to wisconsin and came TO Law
renee In 1860. lie taught term OF
school in district No. and then went
Into the mercantile business. He was in
Lawrence az the time OK the raid and
lost al he had except the clothes he
had on. In the latter part Of 1868 he
was married 90 Miss Jennie Coleman
u Waukesha. wis. ana went into
business with Mr.. Pease. the style OF
The firm being Pease g. Putncy. Ate.
this he engaged In business with Hen
~ Richards. the style OF the nrm be-
ing Richards a Putney. when they
built the store on the north half OF
,ot 90. Massachusetts, street.
In 1876 Mr.. Putney went TO New
Mexico with Moore a Bennett and took
charge OF store az Las Vegas. Sub
sequent to this the house moved TO Al
buquerque when he became a member
Of the firm. In iss2 the business was
- "a
Ter the Arm name of Putney n Trask.
Soon after this he bought the interest
u MIR Trask aud since that time he
has been the proprietor OF the largest
Wholesale grocery house In Albuquer-
que. Under his able and careful man
agement the business has grown rapid
~ ana has proved to be very roDIun-
erative. He has left large estate to
his widow and only child. Robert 10.
Putney. who has had charge of the
business since the sickness OF his faith
err.
MIR Putney wac man of great bust
ness ability and unimpeachnble IN
tegrity. Hts generosity h w no
bounds and he never felt bett, than
when he was lifting some unfoF mate
man TO his feet and giving him new
start IN life.
Every one who knew him viii mourn
his loss. There are few OF the old
settlers OF Lawrence who will Iemem-
Der him. but In New Mexico his friends
include the business men OF the terri
tory.
Ills remains were taken 90 Albu-
querque yesterday, where the inter
ment will take place.
one OF the most gratifying evidences
OF the progress Of Mexico during recent
years. says the United States consul
az Matam1ras. hts been the constant
~ increasing importation OF labOr-sav-
ing machinery. The total importation
OF machinery during the year ended
June 30, 1897, amounted % t5.76l,G2b,
while during the next fiscal year II was
81. ass. .223. an increase OF ti.6st.6i0. or
nearly 80 per cent.
r. ]. Glover. one OF the maehinists
Of the Cochlti Gold Mining company,
located at Albemarle. 10 In the city
and was a pleasant caller at this ofiice
at noon to-day. Mr.. Glover states that
the Aihemarss people are huatiing and
that the camp 10 In the very best Of
condition.
Hon w. A. Miera. chairman OF the
Bernaiilio board OF county cOmmia-
2 - Ia, tha .ffss f.-N.v an. sssfII
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
ENrHuaIAsM Ar ALIwA.

jamestown. Cape Colony. March -5.--
There was much enthusiasm at Aliwai
North when Gen. Brabants troops oc-
cupled that place. Commander oliver
epologi1ed FOR the action OF the Beers
during the last days occupation. say
inE he could not control the men. The
British are entrenched on the Free
State side OF Orange river with the
Beers holding the advantage over the
hill IN front OF them. Brsbant IL
greatly hampered. owing TO lack Of ar
tlilery.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
nrearhl Rlny Thauaana Iell.rs

a. II. Woodbury. came down from
Denver last night lie was present at
the sale OF the famous Iron King mine
la the Colorado capital last Saturday.
The mine was sold 10 the cochiti Rs
ductlon and Improvement company for
500 700. OF which company he u The
president 10 10 understood the new
owners Of the mine will let contracts
Tor deyslopmsnt work ana hauling Of
the mineral " the mill somsume this
week.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
COSTA RIcA REprI,IIoN.

New Orleans. March ie--Advicss
from Port LAmon and Cfaytown by
steamer to-day say that President IG-
lesiaa of Costa Rica. has issued a pro
clamation suspending the constitution
OF the republic. and declaring himself
dictator until after the threatened in
vasion on the part OF Nora occurs or
has been abandoned.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17

serfall have been recovered. The Brit
ish secured 70 engines and the railroad
line has been cleared TO che Kafiir riv-
er. Rumors are current that former
President steyn IL willing 10 surren-
der. Much unrest exists among the
Dutch population.
The Free staters south OF here are
reported rapidly returning to their
farms. Gen. oroebelar IL attempting
to escape 10 the north. lie has a large
command and a big convoy Of supplies
The majority Of the townspeople anti
oipate that the Free staters win ofTer
no resistance.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
REPORT DENIED.

London, March is.--Tfe report pub.
lished in the United states that the
british warship Thetis was chasing
the German steamer Kaiser on Della
goa Ray. the Kaiser having Boer com
missloners on board. WIS published iH
the Daily Mail to-day, together with a
denial
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17

BethuJp. Mar-h ib.-General Gatacre
on arriving here found that all the
Beers had fed. The town was nearly
deserted. the Dutch having treked on
hearing ~ the occupation of Bloemfon.
tein
II II believed that the Boers retired
IN the direction of pewetsdorp The
telegraph Is open So Spronfontein
II is understood that President Krli-
ger a Few days ago. annexed the
Orange Free state tc the South African
republic,
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
TAKEN no FRANKFoRr.

louisville. March is.--ohicera started
for Frankfort e cay with Secretary
of State Powers Captain John w
Davis. W, n. Culton and Harlan
Whitaker. held AZ alleged accessories
TO the assassination Of Governor 0oe-
bel. They will be given a preliminary
hearing al Frankfort.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17

William Armstrong had two bank
checks. one for ti2 50 and one for t2s.
stolen from his trunk. The checks
We-o drawn BY stephen csnavan on
the First National bank OF Ai0uquer-
que. Payment has been stopped. -oai-
lup Cleaner
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17

Cape Town. March ib.--when the
British forced the passage of the
opange river they surprised the Boer
forces The troops occupied a position
on the norii side ~ he river with very
little opposition.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17
cANnIpArna roR ARcHnlsHoP.

Candidates FlN ANNHH.SHDF-
Dubuque, la, March 1.-THE council
Of the Catholic archdiocese has select
ed Archbishop Keane of Washington.
Bishop CosEnove of Davenport and
Bishop Linehan Of Cheyenne. Wye. az
candidates 60 succeed the late Arch
bishop Hennessy % Dubuque. II is
understood the preference exists IN IA
vor of Keane. but he Is expected TO de-
cline. II Bishop Ccsgreyc becomes
archbishop. Bishop Linehan VIII prob
ably be transferred to Davenport and
the new bishop sent 20 Cheyenne.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17

The four spanish weekhea of Albu-
querque are having hyeiy squabbie,
They are evldently trying t0 Nil each
other on. Tor there 10 no town Of city
large enough Ia New Mcxico 10 stand
four spanish weekiies. New Mexican.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-03-17

vsnEyl, Thursday, March i5.-The
bridge over the Orange river here has
been completed The British force
have crossed and tonight they are
bivouacklnR on Free State soil