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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES

Miss Harvey, one of the High School
teachers, entertained the lady teach
ers of the faculty at the cozy home Of
Mrs. Wells last Saturday evening
Each young lady was requested to
come early, bring her thimble and
fancy work and stay late. The ladies
met at o'clock and welded needles
and thimbles, much crochet, French
embroidery, etc, being in evidence
until 10 o'clock when Miss Harvey
was seen to cast aside her crochet and
needle and reach for the chafiaS dish
and began preparing a most palatablC
welch rarebit. The teachers seeing
this, cast aside all fancy work and
with keen appetitcs soon caused the
rarebit, grape juice and waters to
disappear. A most delightful time
was reported. Mrs. Wells, Misses
Ross, and Marshall accepted invita-
tion to join the happy throng 'of
teachers for the evening.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29
MINES AND MINING
BoNNEY MINE MAKES PROGRESS

The unwatering of the Bonney
mine has been completed and the COM
pany is now about to begin breaking
ore on the fourth level.
This work was started several weeks
ago and excellent progress has been
made. When operations were sus-
pended some months ago the company
had just cut ledge of some of the
highest grade ore ever encountered In
this camp but when the station was
cut a heavy flow of water prevented
further progress. Adequate pump
ing machinery is now installed and the
water is being taken care of while
mining is done.
The Bonney mine is certain to be-
come one of the highest grade and best
paying propositions in the camp.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29
REAL FARMERS ARE INVITED
International Farm Congress is Open
Forum for Practical Men

culture, and all planned to secure the
highest possible educational value.
The United States government and
the various states lave spent many
millions of dollars in the last few
years by way of experiments in agri-
culture and allied pursuits. The re-
suits of these experiments are as
sembled for this Exposition, and for
It only. at large expense, and arranged
in most convenient and striking form
for the benefit of all who attend Al
no other time or place in the history
of the world has such wealth Of
valuable and interesting information
relating to agriculture ever been col
lected, or made so easy OF access and
understanding. The samples, models,
charts and other object lessons built
and shown by the Department Of Agri-
culture and the various federal and
state experiment stations constitute
within themselves an exhibition which
It will pay any progressive farmer to
travel far to see and study.
II has been we'll said that this Con.
gress and Exposition comprise the
farmers own show. Certainly any
observant farmer or stoekman should
be able to derive very great benefits,
as we'll as entertainment, by attend.
ing II.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29
FIRE! FIRE! FIREl

Two disastrous fires within a week!
One more is duet has never
failed.
Will your place be next?
Are you giving fire protection any
thought
Is there not among US some public
spirited citizen who would assist in
the circulating of a subscription list
for the purchase of reel of hose and
small chemical cart? Will not
someone join the Western Liberal in
campaign for fro protection?
There isn't a citizen in town today
who would not contribute literally for
the purchase of fire apparatus. II we
can't have protection as an incorpor-
ated town we can have it as good citi-
zens
The Western Liberal will cffer a
place for the storage Of any dre appa-
ratus. Other persons on the main
street will do the same. We can have
hose where it can be secured in a few
minutes time and taken to any fire.
plug in town. The cost will be small.
all that is needed is impetus TO the
movement.
The fires of this week are merely in
dications of fires that are yet to come.
Fire is Lordsburgs greatest menace.
What will YOU do about it?
IL is up to YOU.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29
LAND OFFICE NEWS
VISITS LAS CRUCES LAND OFFICE

The local United States commits
sioner was a visitor at the Las Cruces
land Office the last Of the week looking
into the status Of several entries,
making few maps and getting &C
quainted with the efficient and courte-
Gus force" of the land office for this
district
John l.. Burnside, the receiver, who
is formerly of Silver City and widely
known throughout the southwest, is
in charge of the registering of the
transactions before the land office, and
S. p. Ascarate, well known Dona
Ana county resident, is receiver of the
moneys of the office N. c. Cross, A.
T. Johnson and Mrs. l.. K. Llewelyn
compose the efficient and well versed
clerical staff of the land office. Mr.
Cross is in charge of the money re-
ceipts, mineral applications, land sales,
etc. Mr.. Johnson acts on contests,
final proofs, posting on tract and serial
register books. Mrs. Llewelyn attends
to general correspondence and assists
in the sundry capacities, all of which
require expert attention--and surely
receive it.
The work of the Office is carried on
in 4 most systematic yet simple mar
ner and no little pains is extended in
keeping up the multitudinous require
ments of the government, by the Off
cials of the office.
Map work is done by Miss V. N.
Ascarate and Mr.. J. B. Brockman who
give this their entire attention. To a
. layman the compilation of a map show
ing lands entered, names of claimants,
etc, in the average township is no little
work. There are no maps to copy
from as one may believe, but the com
piler uses the tract book, marking on
the plot, section by section, the land
entered, leach section a page on the
tract book. Maps purchased at the
price set by the government are we'll
worth the money.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29
Fire Totally Destroys
Scott Garage
Blaze Sweeps thru Big Garage
Twelve Cars Reduced 10 Ashes
Loss About $4,000

One of the most destructive fires in
the history of Lordsburg swept
through the Scott garage at the cor
ner of Railroad Ave, and Main street,
Tuesday night at IL o'clock, reducing
the building and contents to ashes
within an hours time. Twelve auto
mobiles were in the garage at the time
of the fire and all were totally
destroyed Beside the automobiles
there was a new shipment of tires
and castings, a $4,000 stock of acces-
sories and automobile parts, oxygen
Welding plant, machine shop, office
fixtures and books and the possessions
of several employees.
The blaze was discovered at 10:45
p. m. by an employee of the garage
who was returning from his lunch.
Flames were then devouring the rear
end or workshop part of the building
The man rushed into the building and
awakened Eugene Montague, one Of
the owners of the garage, and Earle
Lambert, an expert mechanic, both
sleeping in the front part of the build
ing. They scantily dressed and rushed
into the store room where the cars
were put up for the night Mr.. Mon
tague succeeded in getting one car
out of the building and Mr.. Lambert
was burned while rescuing a $4,000
Spa racing car. Both men dashed
back into the garage in an effort to
save more cars and at least the account
books but by this time the flames had
enveloped the full 200 feet length of
the building. Like blasts from a
furnace the blaze attacked the cars,
the gasoline tanks. 1t was impossible
to get within ten feet of the building
and all parts of the garage were in a
mass of flames By the time an alarm
was sounded the place was beyond
control and burned to the ground
without so much as a drop of water be
ing played on the blaze.
S. NJ. Chase, who was first to reach
the fire, saved the Ford truck of the
Eagle Drug Mercantile Company,
which was outside the building. Other
willing workers were present to aid
whenever needed but nothing could be
done to retard the fire or save any
thing within the building.
The cars in the garage which were
totally destroyed were;
New White touring car, Thomas
Lyons of Gila, N. NJ, owner. Value
Sc, 200.
Cadillac touring car Earle Lambert,
owner.
Ford touring car, DR.. Williams.
Ford touring car, "Spooks' Burke.
Grant Six, owner, transient
Overland touring car, owner, ran
siert.
Overland touring car. owner, Ramon
Campos.
Studebaker az, owner, A. Roderi-
quez.
The Scott garage had three cars Of
their own, which were being rebuilt,
in the machine shop. These we're also
burned to ashes.
The account books, cash register,
and all Office supplies were reduced to
crisp Two full tanks of gasoline
which were outside the building were
rescued. Late until Wednesday a
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29
is SANGUINE OVER
REPUBLICAN SITUATION

Frank ". Velacott, well known
Grant county attorney and prominent
Republican leader, was here Monday on
legal business and going over the na-
tional, state and county situation with
local Republicans.
Mr., Velacott is confident of a gen
eral republican landslide in every way
and he believes the strongest county
ticket ever launched ty the Republican
cans of Grant county will carry from
top to bottom.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29
BIG DOINGs For COWBOYS.

At Tucumcari, N M. on October 8,
a and 5th there will be big rodeo.
Over $2500 in cash prizes is being
offered for the best riders, ropers, etc,
and Tucumcari expects to make the
affair one of the best entertainments
ever staged in New Mexico,
Any of the local cowboys or prize
horse owners who desire further par
ticulars of the big celebration, the
Western Liberal will be glad to supply
details.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29
STAR THEATzR
BEGINS BIG Serial

On Tuesday night of this week the
Star theater began the big Universal
serial picture peg o. The Ring" and
from the first episode the feature
promises to be the best ever shown
here. The last of the Mystery Of
Myra" was the other Tuesday night
attraction which packed the house.
Those enjoying the best of thrillers
and gripping pictures would not miss
the peg o. The Rinf" Tuesday nights.
Seating capacity has been added to
the theatre to accommodate the Sat
urday night crowds when the "Stinga-
rec is shown. Those coming this
week may expect to he seated. Last
week even standing room was at q
premium.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29
NOTICE TO DEBTORS

As all our books were destroyed
in the fire of Tuesday night we
will appreciate it greatly if those
owing us would settle accounts
as soon as possible or be so kind
as to notify us of Indebtedness.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29
ADVICE TO HoMEsTEADERs.

While in Las Cruces last week the
local United States Commissioner OBJ
tanned a number of copies of the lat
est edition of advice to Homestead
ers" published by the government
and giving the text of all the late
homestead and purchase laws. A copy
will be sent free to any person desir-
ing one.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29

WANTED-District Agent wanted to
sell Life, Accident and Health In
surance combined in one policy. We
IAN make exceedingly attractive offer
~ the right man. Whole or part time.
Apply-Occidenta Life Insurance Co,
-. albuquerque, New Mexico. At
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29
CASH TO RUN INDEPENDENTLY

1t is reported from Clifton that
Sheriff James G. Cash is to make an
other race for the sheiff's Office Of
Greenlee county, Ariz. Saturday he
filed his papers with the clerk Of the
board of supervisors, as an independ-
ent candidate in the coming election.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29

blaze hovered over the oil tanks in the
garage,
The origin of the fire is still unact
counted for. IL is certain that the
blaze began in the work shop but from
what source, never has been determin-
ed.
The Scott Garage has suffered
loss of over $4,000, the property and
contents being only partially insured
owing to the extreme high rate on the
place The building and supplies were
all owned by N. j Scott and Eugene
Montague.
Mr.. Scott was in Los Angeles at the
time Of the fire. He was notified by
wire and arrived home Thursday
morning.
Messrs. Scott and Montague had
just succeeded, by hard work, to get
their business on paying basis. For
two years they had labored hard in
getting a modern workshop and a
full line of supplies and accessories
and were well on the road to success
when the disastrous fire came. The
efforts of two years were reduced to
ashes in twenty minutes.
In November Mr. Scott suffered the
loss of his household goods when ks
residence, north of the S. r. tracks,
burned.
1t is likely that Scott and Montague
will rebuild their garage at once.
WILL PREACH LAST
SERMON HERE SUNDAY
Rev. w. S. Huggett will preach his
last sermons here in the Methodist
church Sunday morning and evening,
proceeding the expiration of his charge
at this place where he has been for
the past four years, and according to
the ruling of the Methodist church will
have to be transferred to another place
following the conference.
Rev. Huggett has been sincere and
conscientious in his good work in
Lordsburg and has many friends who
regret his departure. For four years
he has labored in this field building up
the church to its largest enrolment
since it's foundation. lie has also done
a good work at the S5 mine camp where
he established a Sunday school and
would preach on Sunday afternoons
An able assistant to Rev Huggett
has been his wife. Several months ago
Mrs. IIuggett sustained fractured
hip which has confined her to her bed
since that time but she is improving
slowly and before many months will
he able to walk again. Miss Lillian
HuggeJt has also been a valuable
worker in the church but is now To-
Gated in El Paso where she is teach
er in the new El Paso High School
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29
LORDsBURG MEN SENTENCED.

B. Moreno, Lordsburg merchant who
was found guilty OF assault with a
deadly weapon, by the petit jury, was
sentenced to Is months to three years
in the penitentiary by Judge Neblett
Manuel Varila, who plead guilty to
the theft of j, l.. Augustine's auto
mobile, was sent to the pcnitentiary
for from one to two years.
j. NJ. Douglas, the man who shot a
Mexican here on Labor Day, was given
Is months to three years in the pen
itentiary.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29
LORDSBURG COM
PANY INCORPORATES

The Octo Mining and Milling Com
pany, of which VIM. Davis is manager,
has filed articles of incorporation which
are published in this issue of the
Western Liberal
The Octo company is doing some of
the largest development work in the
camp, having let a contract to the
Wright Bros, of Bisbee, Ariz., for the
sinking of 500 foot shaft at their
Lees peak mine The Wright broth
ers are making all expediency in get
ting the shaft down and are employ
ing a large number of men.
This week fine new steam hoist
was received here by the Octo company
and taken to their property where Il
has been installed.
President wilson's alarm clock ID
ringing at s o'clock these mornings
He can reach out OF bed and turn t
OF the morning OF March 8.
Read the LIBERAL ads this
week
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-09-29

Read the LIBERAL ads this
week.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-03
GARRTTsON WANTS 10 III
SURE BIZ ~ \ LAW

washington. sent "Just as soon
8s the house bin unnamed becomes
a law, 4 h. Glrretsou spokesman
for the brotherhoods reiterated to-
day, 1hc strike order viii bee re-
called.
That was nll Mr. GurrclaoB would
say regarding the probable Time Of
calling Off the strike. This w1H th"
the first official statement showing
that tho house bill Was wholly Suits
factory TO tho brOthcrhoods
Any amendment TO the house bill
In The senate would throw am The me-
gotanons in the indefinite stage. and
with that in mind. administration
leaders used every effort us the debate
In the senate progressed 10 insure pas
sage Of the house bin in its original
form
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-03

that the emhargo 600 per.shahIs freight
which Was issued IHst after the 0tlis
ing ~ the strike. has been removed
and that the railroad Company would
receive any shipments ouets1 -
whatever character
This announcement followed thr
announcement that tHe Adam-oH nII'
had been passed 1y the senate ud
was received with great relief Ht
clippers and tHc uubh, generally
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-03
SEN NTE SPENDS THE DAY
N DISCO SSlNG TIIE BILL

Washington. Sept % The enact
mcnt into law of enough Of President
Wilson's program to prevent tho rail-
way strike seemed assured when the
senate assembled this morning al 10
O'Clock with program which called
for q vote not later than q o'clock this
evening II was the belief of admin
,lstratton leaders that the Adlmson bin
las II passed the house late Yesterday,
approved boy President Wilson. and
formally accepted by the labor lead
Iers as meeting their demands. would
eventually Doc adopted hy the senate,
thus obvlating delay IN conference to
reconcile differences with the house.
Az soon as The perfected hIll g.
passed q special messenger will carry
Iit to the summer White House at
shadow Lawn. SO the president may
Isgu IL 900 once and end the menace
.of q general paralysis of the country .a
transportation limos 1t o'clock Mon
day morning
The nr-t amendment proposed to-
day came from senator Shufroth,
democrat he proposed 10 rN Sona-
tor Underworld amendment, ompow-
'ornR the Interstate Commerce com
mission to mako wage schedules so
ithat mo- cmployc would be- compelled
ITO work for the rate prescribed.
senator HardWiek, democrat, spoke
for the adoption 90 the Underwood
amendment
d
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-03
DIsSENsION IN UNION
RANKS CAUSES MORiN

Chicago. sept Reported aIsseu-
flau boz union ranks gave officials of
uH railway bruthcrhuods BOO Jhlclso
reHH deratIr anxiety today
Q Is grees slice president of the
nf8ef - Railway Conductors met
ffpfebeHfatIEfs Of conductors ON the
fheae8 MNHukec and 80 Paul road.
$40 sggfH4nF 20 officials of the
fssa seslsIdaE voted go disregard the
afieF 81 t 3 uut rcscinded
~ kffa president of Che
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-03
TREIClT IMnNRGOI NRE
LIFTED ~ COLOR ADO

Duvr Colo Sept Freight
shipments were restored to normal
regulations today Dog the issuance of
notices removing an restrictions ON
the receipt 81 pershahle freight OF
the announcement that such action
would be- taken when connecting lines
had taken such action
The Denver and Rio Gr3ude Hnd the
Colorado ana Southern roads iftod
emhargocs during the forenoon.
Action hy thc DcuNrr and Sllt Lake
railroad merely awaited notice from
connecting lines
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-03

Brotherhood Of Locomotive FIrrWfu
ana EuWnomcu. ANA James Murdoch,
president OF the brotherhood Of
TrHumcn conferred with score Of
minor officials
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-21
STORK VISITS COST MORE
British War Baby Adds 500 to Par
ents' Expenses Above the Figures
of 1914.

LOndon-It is estimated that the
all-around expenditure on baby born
this year is probably from $500 to $125
higher than in 1914.
Food alone adds about SIS to the
years cost of the war baby. Milk mas
gone up four cents q quart and it is
said that the average baby consumes
from 400 to $50 pints year. Baby
foods are up about 10 per cent. Feed
ing bottles cost a third more, and the
methylated spirit for heating the
nights feed has advanced from 10
cents to 20 cents q pint.
Baby garments cost more also.
Everything made of wool has risen 80
per cent in price; al the cotton and
wool mixture materials and garments
are % per cent higher, the wholly cot
ton ones, owing to the rise in raw
materials and labor, must be paid for
at the rate of about 10 per cent more.
Nearly all medicines cost much more.
Perambulators are about one-fourth
dearer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-21
ROLE WAS FORCED ON DADDY
Really Had No Desire to Act as Fa'
Their to the Girl, But fie Had
Been ForestaiIed.

The doWagers and chaperOnS WhiS-
pered their surprise that SO young and
so pretty q girl should have devoted
herself the whole evening to a man so
much her senior. True, he danced
well enough and was known as man
of many millions. Still they had never
thought Meta mercenary.
Half way through the evening the
couple disappeared onto balcony. The
girl sat down and the man stood gaZ-
ing down at her. Without the slight
est warning he asked her to be his
wife. He was WidOwer, as she knew.
81 wanted to please YOU" she said,
'but did not expect this"
''It is the unexpected that happens"
he said with a smile.
I'm sorry" she said, "and I'm glad
at the same time. l have been trying
to make you like me-
"Why?"
II like you so much, as father
Thanks" he interrupted "Im not
decrepit yet"
"Of course not. But l came here
solely to meet and be introduced to
you. Why? Because last night
married your son."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-21

OF them show a closer adjustment to
the figure, above the waistline, than
for several seasons. Collars are high,
usually of the turnover variety. Skirts
and coats remain full, and for trim
ming there is the choice of fur or fur
fabrics, braid, buttons, and machine
stitching. Skirts have been made
longer also and appear in both ankle
and instep lengths. But it remains to
be proved that women will make a
fashion OF this feature of the new
models. The skirt cut to reach a lit
tie below the shoe top has so much to
recommend it. For the street suit it
is easy to walk In, clean, and smart
looking. Some designers have pinned
their faith to the tailored skirt of
sensible length, and in this one In
stance, anyway, sensible goes hand in
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-21

mend your Compound to other ladies'.
Mrs. MARY RIDGwAY, Durand, Wis.
A Massachusetts, Woman Writes:
Blackstone, Mass. "My troubles
were from my age, and felt awfuIly
sick for three years. had hot flashes
Otter and frequently suffered from
pains. / took Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and now am WE'LL"
Mrs. PIERRE CoURNoYER, Box 239,
Blackstone, Mass.
Such warning symptoms as sense Of
suffocation, hot flashes, headaches, back
aches, dread of impending evil, timidity,
sounds in the ears, palpitation of the
heart, sparks before the eyes, irregu-
larities, constipation, variable appetite,
weakness and dizziness, should be needed
by middle-aged women. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has carried
many women safely through this crisis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-21
L-onu-Felt Want.

"Automobile accidents are so
numerous" remarked the prolific in
ventOr, that l believe there will be
a great demand for my latest inven'
ton"
"What is the nature thereof?" asked
the owner Of the big red car.
cts a shock absOrber," answered
the man behind the idea.
"Huh!" grunted the other, "the
woods are full of shock absorbers."
Eyes, I know" rejoined the inven'
tor, "but this is different. 1t is for
pedestrians to wear when crossing
streets"
And throwing on the high speed
gear, the inventor started for the
millionaire class.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-21

hand with smart-lookiag. The longer
skirt is not as attractive as the short
model.
A good example of the new styles
appears In the street suit shown. IL
is of duvetine in dark brown and en-
ploys a little silk braid of the same
color, with bone buttons for adorn-
ment. The skirt is plain and moder-
ately full. The coat is an excellent
model for a stout figure, with an IN
broken line down the front and flare
TO its skirt that is not calculated t.