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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-30
When the Mound Was Opened

II e3 .. s. !. II am writing to tell you about an incident which we witnessed yester-
 day which shows the cuteness of the French people, wrote afscottish soldier
 at the front.
 We are biIleted in a village about two and half miles from the firing line now. The inhabitants evacuated the place about four or five months ago. We'll, since that time we have noticed grave in the back garden of the house which we are in now. This grave was being done up from time to time. It had four boards round a little cross with a name on it. and a French in fartryman's cap on the top.
 We noticed the other morning that lone of the boards was missing. We said what shame 1t was to take it away. Of course. we thought it was one of our men had taken 1t for fire wood. One of our sergeants went so far as to say he would make it hot for l the offender if he knew who it was Yesterday a man and two women turned up with barrow, shovel and some sacks. The man started digging | at the grave. One of our men shouted to us to come out and see body being raised Some of them wanted to inter fere and stop them But we waited events.
 The man and women were laughing | and cracking jokes, we, the meanwhile, Ithinking what a callous lot of brutes they were. Judge of our surprise when ithey lifted four sacks full of potatoes Tout of tho hole.
 l The worst part of it was we have lbeen short of spuds for sometime, and jthem there for the taking.
 1 The people had had to leave in a hur- Try, so they thought the best thing to l do was to bury the potatoes. The idea Of making 1t look like a grave was to Iprevent us from digging holes there | for refuse. As matter of fact I had Idug one myself in the same garden! I Of course, 90 many troops using the houses they would most certainly have Hound the spuds If the cross and the leap hadn't been there.
 ! We all agreed 1t was about the
 smartsst thing We had seen since we
 have been out here.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
WILL PUBLISH
MEXICAN NEWSPAPER

On Saturday afternoon the first
issue of "El Minero" Grant county's
new Spanish newspaper will be pub
lshedsfrom the office of the Western
Liberal The paper will be exclusive
ly Spanish, containing news of the
county, state and world and will be
Republican in politics. The aid of
several translators and type-setters
have been engaged for the publishing
of Gel Minero" and all have been
working overtime in preparing the
first issue for the press.
The first issue will reach a wide
circulation throughout the county and
an earnest endeavor will be made to
obtain a permanent Mexican sub
scription list in the camps of Hur-
ley, Santa Rita. Tyrone, S5, and on
the Mimbres and Gila rivers.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
M A R RTE D

J. A. Nicholson and Miss
Naomi Pippin were married Sun
day morning, October 1st, by
Rev. w. S. Huggett at George
Hammers residence here. The
newlyweds left Monday for
Kansas where they will spend a
months honeymoon before re-
turning to Lordsburg where they
will make their future home.
Mr.. Nicholson is the popular
butcher for the Eagle Drug Mer-
camille Company. Miss Pippin
came here about a year ago from
st. Angelo, Tex, with her mother
and has made herself quitepopular
among the young folks in Lords
burg. Both have a wide circle
of friends who extend con-
gratulations and wish them every
happiness.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
Shower For Miss Marshall

Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. H. l.. Cannon, a
miscellaneous shower was given
in honor of the approaching
nupitals of Miss Marie Marshall
and Mr.. Richard Young which
will be solemnized in the near
future. Mrs. j. l.. Wells and
Mrs. H. l.. Cannon were hos
tesses and entertained in a most
royal manner. The Cannon
home was beautifully and tastily
decorated in ferns and flowers
giving the affair a lovely back
ground.
Over fifty guests were present
to enjoy the delightful occasion.
A shower of congratulations pre-
ceded the delicious refreshments
which were served buffet style.
Miss Marshall received many
lovely and useful tokens Of es-
TEEN from her many friends du-
ring the afternoon. The shower
was a surprise to Miss Marshall
who had started on an after
Moons calling tour beginning at
Mrs. Gammon's. The grand
event of the afternoon prevented
her further progress.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
OBITUARY OF
JOHN C. HENDERSON

John c. Henderson was Dor n
July 22nd 1865 in the tate of
Arkansas later moving to Texas
where spent his boyle ood days.
He married and came to New
Mexico sixteen years ago set
Ting i'm the Animas valley. Re-
Gently Mr.. Henderson moved his
stock to Pima county, Arizona,
and was en- route to his place
when in climbing mountain
road the brakes on his car failed
to work, backing over steep
cliff. Mrs. Henderson who was
in the rear seat with her grand
son jumped and escaped without
injury. Mr.. Henderson was car
ried sixty feet with the car
which rolled over several times.
He suffered internal injuries and
five ribs were broken. The acci-
dent happened on September 18th
death coming on the 18th Dur
ing the time he lay at deaths
door he did not complain but was
sanguine of his recovery.
He was buried at Winkl eman,
Arizona, September 18th, 1916
the Woodmen of the World hav-
ing charge of the interment.
John Henderson was a faithful
husband, an industrious man and
successful. He was one of Ora mt
county's most respected citizens
and his death is a great loss to
the community.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
Republican Candidates Here

c. w. Marriott, republican
candidate for county assessor and
William Harris, republican can
didate for county surveyor, were
here Thursday returning from
all southern Grant county where
they have been lining up some
good votes. Both are strong
candidates for the positions they
are seeking and will make fine
race. Each is efficient an quail.
fled for the offices sought for and
the voters of Grant county should
see that they are elected as men
best adapted to the Office.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
MINES AND MINING
MINING OPERATIONS ON THE
INCREASE AT STEEPLEROCK

Mining operations in the district
to the east and northeast of Duncan
promise to be conducted on a large
scale within a short time, Judging by
present indications. Within the next
month or so considerable new work
will be under way.
in the Steeplerock district in New
Mexico, Is miles east Of Duncan, the
Carlisle mining company is doing a
little development on three levels of
its mine which is showing excellent
results.
The Progress mining company,
whose property lies a short distance
from the Carlisle, to the north, began
work on sinking its shaft this week.
The work is to be in charge of John
Evans of Douglas, cne of the old
time mining foremen of the south
west. 1t is understood that the shaft
will be sunk to a depth of at least 500
or 500 feet before any lateral work is
done. The shaft is to be located IN
Carlisle canyon. A blacksmith shop
Was erected this week and other inn
provements are being made as rapid
ly as possible. l.. A. Hohstadt, OF
Douglas, president of the company,
is at the property at present.
Charles Hanson is superintendent.
The Mount Royal Cons. Mining
company is continuing sinking its
shaft southwest of the Jim Crow
mine, splendid progress being made.
The Eclipse company, George A.
Kalar, manager, is planning to sink
its shaft from the 200 to the 500-foot
level, work to be commenced in the
near future.
George H. Utter, former owner of
the Carlisle mine, is planning to be-
gin work on one of his properties in
the district in the near future, upon
his return from the coast just
whore he will do the work is unknown
at present, but it is thought it will be
done either at the Jim Crow or Dav-
enport mines.
In the Mayhower district, in Ari.
zona, northeast of Duncan about II
miles, the Arizona Mayhower com.
pany is rapidly getting ready for de-
Ivelopment work. Machinery is being
installed at present and in short
time the shaft will be commenced
There are possibilities of severa
other properties to the east of Dun
can being operated in the near future
both in the Steeplerock and May
flower districts
| The Ash Peak mine, 12 miles north
west of town, is steadily sinking
The shaft is to be deepened from 5Ot
to the 1OOO-foot level.
Mining in this section looks bette
than ever before, and in the next fey
months more properties will be oper
ating than ever in the history of thi
section.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
BIG ROAD RACE

Now that the big Douglas
Phoenix Road Race to be run on
November 18th is assured, plans
are going forward rapidly to
make this the biggest event of
it's kind ever held in the South
west. and from early indications
it promises not only to outclass
all previous road races held in
this state but in the number of
entries and time of running, 1t
is expected that it will excel the
famous Los Angeles to Phoenix
Desert Classic.
Secretary Shoughnessay, of
the State Fair Commission, states
that his office is literally flooded
with inquiries regarding the
race and requests for entry
blanks and conditions. With
hardly an exception the desire
is expressed to enter the
track races to he held on the
Fair Grounds November 18th.
Te date he has been assured of
one car from Yuma, three from
Tucson, one from Bisbee, Three
from Douglass, two from Globe,
one from Lordsburg, New MeXi-
co, one from Deming, New
Mexico and four from Phoenix.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
LOCAL MINING CASE DECIDED.

Following is the status of a local
case tried in the Sixth judicial dis
trict court last week
John S. Brown VS.. c. c. Olney and
A. b. Deever Verdict for plaintiff.
II. D. Terrell, attorney for plaintiff;
Vellacott and Fowler, for defendants.
Notice of appeal given. This case at
tracted considerable interest in min
ing circles. 1t was an action to eject
the defendants from what is known
as the Old Town Mining Claim at
Shakespeare. Brown claimed title by
conveyance from II. r. Fry, whose
location of the claim was made in
1915, and their defense to the action
was that Fry had never made a valid
location and that Brown had not done
any assessment work for the year
1914. The case was vigorously con
tested and resulted in q verdict foi
Mr.. Brown.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
TAX TO BE LEVIED
ON LORDSBURG

At a called meeting of the Lords
burg village council, held at the Office
of Attorney A. W. Morningstar Mon
day evening, it was decided by the
city fathers to place a general tax
levy Of mills on the assessed value
of the town for the defraying of the
expenses Of the village. It is likely
that the county valuations will be ac-
cepted as a base for taxation by the
local authorities.
Company Wants In.
At the session the Mountain States
Telephone and Telegraph Company
made application for a franchise to
install a telephone system in Lords
burg. The matter was laid on the
table until the next regular meeting.
The arguments so far advanced were
in favor of tabling the matter in
definitely in favor of the local telc-
phone company which is already well
established here.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
DONG! DONG! ON THE nth

The above dong, dong is not
indicative of the noise made by
globular projections extending
from the top of Espee engines
but of bells yea, wedding bells.
On the 11th of this month next
Wednesday, there will be two
marriages of well known Lords
burg young folks. Two gucsses
are given as to whom referance
is made. One wedding will take
place here and the other in Dem
ing, N. M.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
ANOTHER MURDER
BELOW LORDSBURG

Another tragic murder has been
added to the annals of the Animas
country. On last Wednesday after
noon P. R. Rose, well known goat
raiser was found shot to death on his
ranch, five miles from the Parker
headquarters where a few months
ago William f. Parker and his wife
were murdered.
Wednesday evening Mr.. Roses
horse wandered into the Upshaw
corral riderless. A searching party
was at once dispatched and found
Rose lying dead in his yard with six
rifle and two revolver bullet wounds
in his body. Horse tracks were dis
cerned in the corral, one horse being
shod and the other unshod.
The body was taken to Animas
station where an insquest was held
by Justice of the Peace Oliver g..
King. The verdict given was death
from gun SHOT wounds inflicted by
unknown parties"
Deputy w. L. Schrimpsher was one
of the first to reach the scene of the
murder. Sheriff H. J. McGrath re-
ceived word of the affair in Santa Fe,
where he had taken several prison
ers, and Immediately went to Animas,
where he spent four days of hard
work, returning to Lordsburg Mon
day afternoon.
Every clue was followed out by the
sheriff and his assistants but direct
indications as to the murderers was
not found. However, there is a strong
suspicion. Further evidence viii b(
gathered before arrests are made.
The dead ranchman is survived by
a widow and four children.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
WILL RUN FOR LEGISLATURE.

At a meeting of the Republican
county central committee held at Sill
yer City Monday night, Faris V.
Bush of Lordsburg was selected as a
candidate for the Legislature, 1t is
thought that Col, II. II. Belts of Sill
yer City will be the other candidate
The republican candidates of Grant
county expect to begin their active
campaign about the 10th of the
month.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
Patrons Association Meeting

On Thursday afternoon, OctO-
ber 18th, the first meeting of the
Patrons Association will be held
at the local school house imme-
diately following the days ses-
sions. Important business will
come before the meeting and all
parents are urged to be present.
The advisibility of booking a
Lyceum course for the winter
WILDE discussed and other in
novations given consideration.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
STEMS MINING ITEMS.

The McGee company who are oper-
ating here, have placed an order for
a large consignment of machinery.
Joseph l.. Hall of Cincinnati, Ohio
has taken an option on the Volcano
group of five claims. Mr.. Hall has
also taken an option on the Nitrate
group near San Simon.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
New township Open

Township 34S.. Range lowest,
(the fractional township south of
Alamohueco and adjoining the
Mexican border) will be open for
entry November 18th 1916 and
filings accepted on and after
October Both.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
HAVE YOU REGISTERED?

Every man who expects to vote
November 7th should see to it that his
name is on the registration list of
the precinct in which he lives.
Dates for registration are October
5, 6 and Z and Ia, 21 and %.
In Lordsburg the registration will
be held at the postoffice.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
SCOTT GARAGE HEADQUARTERS

The Scott garage will open tenn
porary headquarters in the black
smith shop in the rear of DR.. f. j.
Egon's on Main street, as soon as ac-
cessories, for parts, tires, etc, arrive.
A large stock has been ordered and
Messrs. Scott and Montague expect
to soon be ready for business.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Jessie Pearl Jackson of Hills
boro, Oregon and E. M! Barnett
of Corn Hill, Texas, were mar
ried Saturday evening by Justice
of the Peace c.. w. Marsalis.
Sisto Mendino and Carmen
Gonzales were married Sunday
by Justice Marsalis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
STOCK MARKET 

New York, May 11.-Opening- coveries from the depression which marked yesterdays late dealings were general at the opening today of the stock market, although trading was again of a. moderate and professional character. The shipping shares were prominent with gains of a point or better in United F'ruit,~and Mercantile Marine preferred. Mexican Petro leum, American Sugar and -WooIworth also rose appreciably, while WflIys- Overland made another upward squirt U. s. Steel led the former speculative favorites with a slight advance and Union Pacific and Reading also i'm proved with a further setback for Rock Island.
 Noon-The forenoon was almost, an exact repetition of the preceding day, prices soon receding and as suddenly recovering. Dealings were less di- versihed, however, being largely linn tied to the prominent specialties, some of which were again adversely affect ed by peace rumors. Marine pfd led the list in activity and extent of gain, advancing over four points and Med- can Petroleum rose brfskly on reports of favorable developments in Mexico. Towards midday improvement be- came general, Canadian Pacific lead ing the rails and United States Steel the standard fndustrials. Bonds were firm with further gains in Rock Isl- and and a fair inquiry for Anglo French fve's.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
of Finance

I American yards 31 vessels between | 5000 and 12,0OO gross tons are under contract, in British yards 26; in Am merican yards TT between 5000 and 1 5000 gross tons, in British yards 68; in American yards 39 between 5000 and 5000 gross tons, in British yards "A; in American yards A between l. 1 900 and 5000 gross tons, in British yards 62.
 Connecticut Crop Report. Rye-May 1 forecast, 1855, ,OOO bush els; production last year (fnal esti- mate), 15O. 1000; two years ago, 1884, 900 bushels.
 Meadows-May 1 condition 90, com pared with the ten-year average of 90.
 Pasture-May 1 condition se, com pared with the ten-year average of Ss
 Spring Plowing-Per cent done to compared with 51 May 1 last year and 38, the ten-year average.
 Spring P1anting-Per cent. done to May l. 1916, estimated 8 per cent, compared with 35 May last year and 21, the ten-year average.
 Hay-O1d crop on farms May 1. es- timated 44,0OO tons, compared with 56,0OO a year ago and 52,OOO two years ago.
 Prices-The first price given below is the average on May 1 this year, and the second, the average on May 1 last year. Corn, 89 and 92 cents per bushel Oats. e1 and.7O. Potatoes. per ton. Eggs, 22 and 21 cents per dozen.
 United States.
 Winter Wheat-May forecast 499,OO0,0OO bushels; production last year (fna1 estimate), 655, 5,o45,OoO; two years ago, 684,s9o,oOO; 19Os-13 average. Al, ,212.OO0 bushels.
 Rye-May 1 forecast, 44,3OO,0O0 bushels; production last year (final estimate). 4s.19O.00o; two years ago, 42.77s, 600 bushels.
 Meadows-May condition 884, compared with the ten-year average of 88.3.
 pared with the ten-year average of s5.9.
 Spring PIowing-Fer cent. done to May 1, 1916, estimated 70.4 per cent, compared with 7s.3 per cent. on May last year and 6s.6, the ten-year average.
 Spring Planting-Per cent. done to May 1, 1916. estimated 56.7 per cent, compared with 65.3 per cent. on May last year and 55.9, the ~ten-year average.
 Hay-O1d crop on farms May 1 ,esti- l mated H. 100000 tons, compared with i 8, 46S.0O0 a year ago and 1882, 1000 two years ago.
 Prices-The first price given below I is the average on May this year, and the second. the average on May l last year. Wheat, 1920 and 139. 6 i cents per bushel. Corn, 72.3~ and l TIT cents Oats 42.6 and 53.4 cents Potatoes, 94.8 and 50.5 cents Hay, $12.20 and $11.82 per ton. Cotton Ills and 9.1 cents per pound. Eggs 1 1S.1 and III cents per dozen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11

the best boys of his weight in Europe; and there doesn't appear to be any fIyweight on this side of the Atlantic who would stand a chance with him. Jimmy is just twenty-four years old today, as he was born on May II, 1892. He has fought over 250 battles. and has never been defeated. He has | often gone out of his class and given away pounds of N weight. Jimmy cIinched his right to the British fly
 weight title early this year by knock
 ing out Young Symonds in the twelfth round at the National Sporting{ Club in London. For that victory he received $5,O00, in addition to the Lord Lons- dale belt. In March Jimmy tackled Sid Smith, the former flyweight cham pion, and put him to sleep in the third rtund. In his contest with Young Rosner, the American bantam, in Liverpool last month, the New York fighter took lot of punishment, but he fought on gamely until the eleventh hapter, when his seconds gave in for him.
 Although he can fight at an Oven hundred pounds, Wilde has expressed an eager willingness to tackle the best of the American bantams, and has challenged Kid Williams and Johnny Ertle. Perhaps Wilde doesn't know that the Baltimore Dane is no longer able to make the bantamweight limit,
  make 122 pounds.
 In view of Wilde's threatened in vasion of America, he becomes of special interest to the fans on this side of the ocean. Eugene Corri, the fam ous English referee, is a great Wilde fan, and asserts that the little midget is the greatest midget with the gloves that England has produced in gen eration. His lightning speed, his per lfectly-timed blows, his gliding foot work, and the manner in which those long, pipe-shank arms of his drive his opponents back reeling and blowing, or cause them to measure their length
 on the floor, baffle expert and 1aymen
 alike" It may here be added that any boxing style that baff1es Eugene Corri | has got to be mighty clever.
 Surely science was never brought to such perfection in his case" con- | tinues Corri. Brute force he has ab-
 soluteIy none, but an ounce or the
 fraction of an ounce, yet he hits as hard as if his thin arms were steel. | So hard do his blows fall that he has
 often broken his right hand an | opponents body and been compelled I to finish a fight, and win it, practically
 doing all the work with his left hand
 In short, Corri sees Wilde as "a born
 could have produced "a freak of
 hsticuffs." Jim Driscon is said to af- ford the closest comparison with
 Wilde's style, although he is alleged
 to be quicker and more scientific than IDriscoll at his best. It is too bad that l Wilde is such a. little fellow, foE@he is 1 unable to find opponents except by giving away far more weight than any lboxer should be asked to do.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
FARMERS WORRY
 OVER DEARTH OF
 FARM LABORERS
.Back to the Land" Cry is Taken Up With Vigor By
 Landed Proprietors.

The Back to the Land'' cry that was prevalent throughout the eastern part of the United States in recent years is being taken up with great vigor by the farmers themselves They are trying to get farm helpers back, and are experiencing a whole lot of trouble. ~~
 Whereas year or two ago, most farmers paid DO more than SITS a day for farm help, they are offering $2.50 a day and more now Tn F'a1rneId, Easton, Greenfield Hill, Stratford Newtown and other communities where farming is still general.
 The farm help has gone to the fac tories in Connecticut, where better wages and better conditions have been established during the last 12 months.
 Many farmers in the neighborhood of Bridgeport have had to give up part of their gardening business be- cause of the lack of help. Some have sold seed and stock during the last few weeks, owing to their inability to get farm labor.