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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21

liz Masonry the Thirty third degree
Is the top. The man who has taken
that degree knows all there is In
Masonry. OF the vast number OF
Masons in the world there are cnm-
paratlvely few who have attained that
degree. A thirty.secoud degree Mason
eapnot apply for the last degree, aud
Rs a matter OF course, attain IL. IL is
only conferred on a few, aud thew ave
selected by the others who have the
degree. In the history NJ Masonry In
New Mexico The degree has never been
conferred IN this territory until last
week, Wdeu IL WAS Conferred on Col.
Max Frost, uf Santa Fe, he having
been selected for that honor on &C.
counC Of the work hP had done for
Masonry 10 the territory, and the
high position he has held. The at
tsinmeut Of this degree is considered
a high honor Among MasOns. The
editor who probably knows less about
Masonry than any other editOr 10 the
territory, not having the password
that will permit him TO stnp in frUnl
Of a Masonic lodge, and stand on the
sidewalk and look at the lantern. ex
tends congratulations TO the editor
who knows II all. for the recent hOnOrs
which have been conferred IN him.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21

Judge Parker nas kept d district
court going full head, working the
lawyers nights as we'll as days. The
only recess was Friday afternoon,
when court was not called until half
past four, this bring done ~ Tive the
court and attendants a chance u at
tend the funeral OF john NJ. Frltter,
which was held that afternoon. The
man with the sixshOoter Is shown lit
tie mercy by jurors or court. The
case OF Monies. an ~ex-constable Of
Silver City, who killed a man Instead
OF arresting him, wal continued until
the next term VI cOurt. Victor Gull
beFson, Of the Lyons s. Campbell cat
tie company. was tried for uulawfully
defacing brands on cattle. He ad-
United taking possession OF the stock
So question and barring u the
brands, but claimed he had reason TO
believe the cattle belonged TO The
company he worked for. The jury
took the same view, aud acquitted
him. r. NJ. Stewart was formerly
agent for Wells Fargu, and was
checked up >ome three hundred dol
lars short. He admitted the shortage,
and could not account for the money,
be did not know what had bssOme OF
the money, and claimed there was
nothing criminal IN the shortage.
1he jury could not agree, and was dis
CHANGED. IsidOFo PorGillo, who was
indicted for killing az unknown
Mexican wood chopper at PlnOs Altos
last June, was brought up for trial foT
murder. Aupr the jury was selected
be offered 70 plead guilty TO murder
10 the second degree, which offer was
accepted. The grand jury reported
that the county hospitals we're In good
condition; that the hooks 10 The
county OG1ces we're Dice and clean,
aud bad no ink blOts 10 them; that
the Sail needed a bath tub and ssnl
tary closet, 50 the prisoners could keep
cleaner. Court will probably last all
Of next week.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21
Feb. 8 1909.


This invaluable remedy is me that
ought 20 be 10 every household. II
will cure your rheumatism, neuralgia,
sprains, cuts bruises, burns. frosted
feet and ears, sure throat and sore
chest. II you have lame back u will
cure IL. 10 penetrates 20 the seat Of
the disease. IL will cure stid hints
and contracted muscles after all rem.
edies have failed. Those who have
been cFipples for years have used Bal.
lard's SNOW liniment and thrown awav
their crutches and been able 20 VAR
IS we'll as ever. 10 will cure you. Price
80 cents. Free trial bottle az Eagle
drug store.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21

But we will cure yOn If you will pay Us
den who are Weak. Nervous and deblh
fated suffering from Nervous Debility
Seminal weakness. and all the effects n
Early evil habits. or later indiscretions
which lead 10 Premature Decay. cOnsnmp
ZION or instantly. shOuld send for and rear
he "book of life" giving particulars f.
I home cure. Sent isealed1 free. by ~
-4ssin9 DR.. PArker's Medical and snrei
cal %instite. ISL North Spruce St.. Nash
lille. Tenn They guarantee a cure or M
aav.-The SUNDAY Morning.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.
Mrs WinslOw's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years ny
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
IL sOOthes the child, sOftens the gums.
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and Is
the best remedy for Diarrhea. Is
pleasant 70 the taste. Sold by Drug
gists in every part Of the world.
Twenty-Five cents a hottie. Its value Is
incalculable. Re sure and ask for Mrs.
WlnslOw's Soothing Syrup, and take no
.nther kind
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21

The WorhlDgs Of the 81 PasO. Rock
Island FOnSe, 40 II gets INTO running
order proves Of great benefit 20 the
Southern Pacific COMPANY, and conse-
aaeDtly 70 the people along Its line,
SBd 10 southern California. New
York 10 now tWentY-fou hours nearer
Chls section than it was before, that is
wo get New YORK mali q day eaTlieI
than when 10 eawe over the Santa Re,
abe when Jon save . day 10 carrying
nail The department Is blessed. II ID
right IN che mail weighing season DOW.
aOd BY cha amOuns Of mail carried
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21
DuNcAN ANp soLoMoNvILtE.
Mail and Express Line.

Stage leaves SolomOnville Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at Z a. m,
md arrives at Duncan at ~ M, max
ing close connection with the A. &
Y. NJ. Ry. Leaves Duncan Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays at IL m,
varriing at SOlomonville at 8 p. nj.
This line is eqriped with elegant
CONCORD Coaches Fine Stock, and
careful drivers.
Fare s.. Low charges for extra
baggage. The quickest and safest
route to express matter to SOLOMON.
Vile. NOAH GEEN, Prop.
SolOmOnVille, A. T
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21
Notice.

/ will be responsible for the pay
ment OF 20 time check nor bank check
until after l inspect and o. K. the
check.
/ have completed my contract on
the Bisbee road and have taken a con
tract on the Southern Pacific a.
Rogers. where I will he found aud
ready 10 pay any person whom ] mal
owe.
]. S. ANTONELLB,
Railroad Contractor.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21
Chronic Diarrho..

Mr.. G. 3. Winfield, ~ Fair Play.
Mo-, who suffered fnm chtonic dysen.
terry for thirty-hvt years says Cham
Oerlain's culic, cholera aud diarrhBea
remedy did hin more gOnd tnan any
other medicine he had ever used.
For sale bv al iealers IN medicines
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21
PUBLISHED FRIDAYS.
ny UONs II. KEDzIK.
Subscription Prices.

DOUGLASS is fast assuming metro
politan proportions. A second paper
IS now published 10 the town. IL Is
rallied the Dispatch. and is published
by A. +. Banta. who has had much ex.
perience In Arizona journalism. May
10 attain success.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21
Painless Dsntestry and Painless Prices.
". u.rkar Dentiat.

Once at the VendOme hotel.
DR.. Parker who is now with us for a
short time comes we'll recommended
and is prepared to do all kinds Of den.
tai work; the replacement Of any mum
Der Of lost teeth In the mouth by gold
or porcelain crown aHd bridge work
frnm IS IN sS.
Sets OF teeth Ss, $40. els guaranteed
10 a. the mouth.
Teeth extracted without pain al
work guaranteed aud arst class.
The dnetOr will visit LUrdsburg
from the 7Lh to 18th OF each month
during the GINNING wear.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21
Having n Run on Chs uberlatn's CouK,
Remedy,

Having q Run IN Chs nberlntn's Cough
Remedy,
Between the hours VI eleven O'Clock
a. NJ. and closing time at night on
Jan. 18th, 1901, A. +. Clark, druggist,
Glade Springs, Va, sold twelve
bOttles of C%hamberlain's cnugh
remedy. He says, III never handled a
medicine that sold better or ave bet
ter satisfaction to my customers"
This remedy has heen In general use
10 Virginia for many wears, and the
people there are well acquainted with
its excellent qualities. Many Ut chem
have testified TO the remarkable cures
which IL has effected. When you
need a good reliable medicine for a
cough or cold, or attack Of the grip.
use Chamberlain's cough remedy and
YOU are certain to he more than
pleased with the quick cure which 10
affords. For sale by all dealers 10
medicines.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21

Children between 1ve and twelve years OF
age half price.
az 100 pounds of baggage carried free with
eaohfull fare, aid 30 pounds with each half
fareticket.
JANIS COJQUHoUN. H, J.. SIMMONS,
President. Superintendent,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21

John NJ. Fritter, a we'll known resi-
dent OF Silver City, vas hurt 10 a run
away accident early in February, and
died last week 10 the hospital at
Silver CRY, and was hurled Friday.
Mr.. Fritter was widely known and
very popular all through the south
western country. He was largely in
terested Ia secret sncirty work, and at
the time Of his death was master
workman Of the grand lodge Of UniIed
WOrkmen Of New Mexlco and Ariznna.
He leaves a wife and seven children
10 mourn his untimely death.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21

T. J. Davis made an FL Paso trip on
business this week.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. A. DrWnt came Gown
frum Clifton Tuesday and took the
west bound train for Redlands, Cali.
mrnia. Mr.. De Witt. WIN was up u
Clifton " have a look at the Shannon
property, says that all the material for
The snelier is On the ground except a
section 1T the dust hue. This is some.
where on the road, having heen ship.
ped. It. was promised last October,
hut only got shipped a few lays ago.
Mrs. Dewitt made a trip over the
Shannon incline. She and Mrs. Wise
man are the only ladies WIN have ven
tured to mskelhis trip. The incline
has sn extreme angle OF furIy-lWo
degrees.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21

during this month will be settled the
price the government will pay for carry
Ing the mali for the next four years
The Santa Re wants 70 carry the
Southern California mail. aud % does
the Southern Pacific and Rock Island.
The department has issued orders 10
send the msll by the route which will
carry II the quickest, aud consequent
ly the Rock Island gets the far east
ern mail. This has thrown 80 much
mail on the Southern Pacific that che
clerks who furmerly handled the mall
without much trouble have been
utterly unable ~ handle IL. so In spite
VI our being nearer New York than
formerly we sometimes have been
longer getting the mail than formerly,
as IL was a physical impusslbillty for
one nan TO work the large Amount OF
mail 10 the time at his disposal. The
clerks reported the cnse To the chief
clerk, and as a temporary %expedient
be ordered a clerk TO run nut from Fl
Paso, rs a helper. II was toO much
work for the postal clerks, as they had
70 travel nine hundred miles every
four days. Chief Clerk Toll, OF the
railway mail service, has put on an
other man between 81 PasO and Tue.
son, making two men 40 the run.
The chances arc thai a full a will BE-
devoted to the mail on the run be-
tween El Paso and Los Angeles, and
q IOrce Of three OF four clerks. 1t Is
said that where there Is enough mail
tU warrant the use OF a full car the
railroad company makes more out 0t
carrying the mail than II dues from all
the rest NJ the train. 80 10 will be seer
that 1t means u gond deal, in dollars
and cents, TO the Southern Pacific, 10
have the mail cume 0ver the Rock
Island, instead Of the Santa Fe.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-03-21
Read LIS, ~Consumptiyes

rfron the say nv Wife ooughed for six moths, Iknow she had ecnsgMP
Hon She showed Il In her face, too and erbody wasted eweyt q a@4sLn,n.Is ~ "
tom After she gA down In bed the doctors couldn't do .anXgooq Ssne y
- - N ShnAh &. and DE N. /. HaNnen. each Of whom - . nlteaa
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-21
SNOW STORM.
JT%%

Our exchanges all make men
ton of heavy snowfall all over
the Old North State on the 18th
inst, SO we suppose that the FREE
Press will not be accused of high
treason against our glorious Gil"
mate by remarking that Southern
Pines was not left out on the deal.
Snow commenced falling here
about 7 ? NJ, on the 18th inst,
and by sunrise next morning there
was a beautiful coating of some
eight inches.
Saturday was more pleasant and
our enterprising fellow citizen,
DR.. SWEET, with his snow plow, as
sisted materially in cleaning the
sidewalks.
Several improvised sleighs made
their appearance on the streets
and during the afternoon quite
number of our young men took
an unusual amount of violent ex-
ercise in a snow balling match.
Sunday was rough and cold, but
Monday the sun came out bright
and settled the snow considerably.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-21
SAVED HER CHILD'S LIFE.

I'm three weeks our chubby little boy
was changed by Pneumonia almost to a
skeleton" writes Mrs W. Watkins, of
Pleasant City, O. "A terrible cough set
in, that. in spite of a good doctors treat
ment fer several weeks grew worse every
day We then used DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, and our darling
was soon sound and well. We are sure
this grand medicine saved hia life." Mil
lious know its the only sure cure for
Coughs. Colds and all Lung diseases.
Johnson's Pharmacy guarantees salts
faccion. soc, $1OO Trial bottles free.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-21

The heavy weight Of snow on
the roofof Edgerton's livery stable
caused cracking Of timber on
Monday that for short time
threatened serious disaster. Stock
and vehicles were promptly re
moved and force set at work
shoveling and braclng, so that
danger was soon averted and the
building is now about restored to
it's normal condition.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-21
A].EGACY OF THE GRIP

Is often rundown system. Weakness
nervousness, lack Of appetite, energy and
ambition, with disordered liver and kid
neys often follow an attack of this wretch
ed disease The greatest need then is
Electric Bitters, the splendid tonic. blood
purifier and regulator of Stomach, Liver
and Kidneys. Thousands have proved
that they wonderfully strengthen the
nerves, build up the system, and restore
to health and good spirits after an attack
Of Grip. If suffering, try them. Only
soc. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed by
Johnson,s Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-21
SAVED HIM FROM TORTURE.

There is no more agonizing trouble than
piles. The constant itching and burning
make life intolerable. No position is COM
Portable. The torture is unceasing. De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures piles at
once. For skin diseases, cuts, burns,
bruises, all kinds Of wounds it is I'M
euualled. j. S. Gerall, ST.. paul, Ark, says:
From 1865 suffered with the protrud-
ing. bleeding piles and could find nothing
to help me until I used De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve. A few boxes completely
cured me-" Beware Of counterfeits.
-Johnson's Pharmacy.
Tennys fresh candies. Handsome
boxes &C. to Soc. at Johnson S Phar-
macy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18
ARABIA'S POORHOUSE.
such Is Termed the Date Palm Tree
from Which Much Is
Obtained.

Mark Twain compared the palm
tree to "a liberty pole with hay
cock on top of it, and the date tree
may be called both a poem and a
commercial product. To the Arab
mind it is the perfection of beauty
and utility. Rev. S. NJ. Zwemer, in
his book on Arabia, says that every
part of this wonderful tree is useful
to the Arabs.
The pistils of the date blossom con-
tain a fine curly fiber, which is beat
en- out and used in all eastern baths
as a sponge for soaping the body.
At the extremity of the trunk is a
terminal bud containing a whitish
substance resembling an almond in
consistency and taste, but hundred
times as large. This is a great table
delicacy.
There are said to be over 100 va
rieties of date palm, all distinguished
by their fruit, and the Arabs say
that "a good housewife may furnish
her husband every day for month
with a dish of dates differently pre-
pared"
Dates form the staple food of the
Arabs in a large part of Arabia, and
are served in some form at every
meal Syrup and vinegar are made
from old dates; and by those who
disregard the Koran, even kind of
brandy. The date-pit is ground up
and fed ter cows and sheep, so that
nothing of the precious fruit may be
lost. Whole pits are used as beads
and counters for the Arab children
in their games on the desert sand. :
The branches or palms are stripped
of their leaves, and used like rattan
for the making of beds, tables,
chairs, cradles, bird cages, boats, and
so forth. The leaves are made into
baskets, fans and string, and the
hast of the outer trunk forms excel
lent fiber for rope of many sizes and
qualities.
The wood of the trunk, although
light and porous, is much used in
bridge building and architecture, and
is quite durable.
In short, when a date palm is cut
down there is not a particle OF it
that is wasted. This tree is the
"poorhouse'' and asylum for all
Arabia; without it millions would
have neither food nor shelter. One
half of the population of Mesopo-
tamia live in date mat dwellings.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18


few quick years. methought. would
cause youths fanefes
To fall away like blossoms early blown;
And Time, sighed, would take my rich
romances
And grant me bare contentment for my
own.
And yet. while Spring and Summer bring
their posies.
Ny sages gather dust upon their shelves;
For still take the violets and roses
rs hints of something sweeter than them
selves.
A:ls still bird can set my pulses beat
ing
Kay. ev'ry year L love the mavis more,
always think he sings of some glad meet
ing.
OF iistless days and longing safely DER.
stu receive the secrets of the ocean.
The strange, long wonder stories of the
wind;
Ard see the suns desire. the moons devo-
And in them all some dearer thought 1
find.
Love. Love! the years have made you
splendid;
It's glory where I hoped for scarce a
The fanctes and romances are not ended
Time has but blessed and beautified each
dream.
j j. Bell. in Chambers Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

no silly or false sentiment, and she had
agreed with Mr. Morton that the fact
of the engagement and near marriage
need not be kept secret from anyone,
even for a short time. So Mrs. Ward
told her husband. He was not sur
prised. He had anticipated it.
Eyes, you're going to leave US, just
like all the rest" he said, in his banter
ing fashion, when Barbara came in
with some dishes to set the table. Mr..
Ward was in the reading-room, and
Barbara stepped to the door and greet.
ed him. Zone of the rules of your new
training-school ought to be: No girl
who graduates from this school to go
out to service shall be allowed to get
engaged or married for at least five
years. What is going to become of all
the competent girls if all follow your
bad example?"
"I'm sure I don't know" Barbara
answered, demurely.
won't you and Morton take us in to
board when you begin housekeeping?
I'm so used to your cornbread mullins
and coffee for breakfast that I know
I shall never be able to put up with
any other kind"
s'I don't know" Barbara replied.
laughing. cit is possible that we may
have hired girl ourselves"
DO you think 500" Mr.. Ward said,
with pretended joy. ''Then, Mrs.
Ward and I shall have our revenge on
you for DESERVING US, for you will then
have the agony of the servant girl
problem on your own hands and know
how it is from the other side of the
house"
perhaps that is one of the reasons
I am going to have a home of my own,
Mr.. Ward. shall be able to see the
question from both standpoints."
81 hope you'll be spared our trou-
bles," Mr.. Ward spoke in a really Sc
rious tone this time. Then he added
with great heartiness: 'The Lord
bless you, Barbara. You have been
like a daughter to u.s." He choked as
he remembered Carl in Barbara's arms
just little before he passed over.
1--WE shall miss you dreadfully. But
we shall bid you God-speed. I don't
know what the rest of Marble Square
church will do, but you know that Mrs.
Ward and myself will be loyal to our
minister's wife,
so, I thank you, Mr.. Ward. It means
everything to me-" and Barbara re-
tired somewhat hastily to the kitchen.
where some tears of joy and feeling
dropped on the familiar old table
where Carl had so often sat watching
her at work.
That evening Mr.. Morton called.
Barbara had finished her work, and
was sitting with the family as her
custom was. when Morton came in.
ITO Be Continued
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

meant an end of doubt or fear. She
might discuss with him the probable
results to his social or professional
standing, but she would never torture
his mind or distress her own by vain
regrets or foolish anticipations. The
great truth of their love for each other
filed them both.
They were so absorbed in their talk
that they did not hear Mrs. Clark
when she came into the room. Then
Mr.. Morton was suddenly aware of her
presence, and he instantly rose and
went over to her.
Mrs. Clark he said, 81 took adj
vantage of your absence to take your
daughter from you. But I will try to
make up for it in part by giving you
loving and dutiful son, if you will
accept me as SUCH.
Without waiting for her reply,
which he easily read in her smiling
face, he turned to Barbara, who had
come to his side.
what did you say, Barbara" Mrs.
Clark asked as she faced them both.
thinking to herself that she had never
seen so much real joy in two faces
anywhere in the world.
"Oh, mother!" Barbara cried, ST
have given him my answer" She laid
her head on her mothers breast as
she used to do when she was little
girl, and Mrs. Clark felt with the pain
full joy of a good mothers heart that
the worlds old story had come into
her daughters life, and that hence
forth this man had become to Bar
hara all in all wit hO1lt diSn1aciDr h q
mother from her rightful share Of af-
lection.
They had many things to say now,
and neither Barbara nor Mrs. Clark
offered serious objections to the earn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18
A Begging Letter.

Perhaps the most wonderful of these
epistles purported to come from an
old woman who begged for money,
and detailed her i'll success in obtain
ing an order for coffin for her daugh-
ter, who. she declared, was lin ridi-
culous condition on the roof of her
cottage This statement seemed to
open up such vista of horrors that
mounted messenger was at once dis
patched to inquire into the case. 1t
was then found that the young wom-
an was in rude health, and wanted the
money for toilet purposes.-Cornhill
MAGAZINE