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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-06-08
IS Mine May
Soon Have Mil

According to present plans it is
proposed to have a 300 ton mill erect
ed at the S5 mine within very few
months.
j. W. Crowdus, FL Paso mining en-
gineer and Fred Kroll, company en-
gineer, are in consultation this week
making up plans and flow sheets for
the proposed plant. Three days ago
the 85 mining company received two
experimental flotation units and these
will soon be in operation. For over a
year the company has been conducting
various tests and it is now believed a
definite plan for concentration has
been reached.
The process will likely constitute
fine grinding, whitley table and vanner
treatment and the shines to flotation
units.
1t is proposed to erect the mill
south of the power house. AS soon
as it is in operation it will likely ne
cessitate the installation of another
Deisel engine in the power house Civ
ing the company three units of 500
horse power each.
The ore from the lower levels of
the 85 mine are rich sulphides and
will be the ones to be treated, while
the ore from the upper levels, contain
ing carbonates will be shippd in the
crude state to smelters who need the
local ore for it's silicious content.
Manager Interrieden of the IS min
ing company is a man who goes care
fully into every phase of the mining
and milling work and only upon the
most sareful tests win plant for
concentration be built at the mine.
Mr.. Crowdus and Mr.. Kroll are engi-
neers of unusual ability and no doubt
will soon come to conclusions, to pre-
sent Manager Interreiden.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-06-08

The chairman of the day, A. w.
Morningstar opened the meeting with
brief and interesting talk on the
function of the registration and the
celebration. Rev. Norbert Zudaire,
pastor of st. Joseph's church pro-
nounced the invocation. Following,
W. T. McCaskey read the presidents
proclamation and the proclamation of
the mayor of Lordsburg declaring the
day to be a legal holiday. He also
made a brief address which was met
with hearty applause. A song was
then rendered by a specially composed
choir of some of Lordsburg's best
voices. Rev. Dr. Roberts, pastor of
the Christian church made stir
ring address interrupted by applause.
His talk was call to patriotism and
was very Opportune. Dixie" was
then sung. j. II. Fitzpatrick then
made an address driving home some
excellent points on the duties of the
"stay at homes. Mr.. Fitzpatrick is
an interesting speaker and his mes
sage was we'll received by the crowd
Miss Elizabeth Garrett, in her ever
charming manner rendered the state
song, ooh, Fair New Mexico A
Lordsburg audience has never failed
to appreciate Miss Garrett and this
audience was no exception. Next, DIR.
M. M. Crockcr made brief but pointed
address pointing with pride to the
young men who had registered. His
remarks were well received as Lords
burg is ever glad to hear DR.. Croc-
ker Captain Pishon of the IS mine
was the last spcakcr-not the least
He made an eloquent appeal to the
patriotism of the young men to enlist
and punctuatcd his address with cx-
cCllcnt stories as only Cap" is able to
relate properly. His address was one
of the afternoons features As clos
ing number "The Star Spangled Ban
ncr' was sung and the crowd dis
banded feeling that the afternoon had
not been spent in vain.
Much credit is due to the commit
tees chosen at mass meeting held
Saturday night at the K. of =. hall at
tended by thirty citizens. Messrs
Farrior and Mcancy, on closing; Red
McElgin on whistles and bells; Nc
Caskcy, Kelly and Farley on speak
ing and decorations, Ownby, Fisher
andMcCauley on Music, and Scott,
Montague, Fitzpatrick, Shearer and
Cannon on automobile parade, and
A. W. Morningstar as chairman, all
deserve highest praise for their good
work Every detail was carefully at
tended TO and nothing left undone to
make the event a grand success.
The celebration Tuesday has been
an important factor in the future of
Lordsburg. 1t has shown that the
people can get together without fric-
been a revelation. Lordsburg should
tion and accomplish things, 1t has
now be able to keep it up. All par
ties and factions united in Tuesdays
event-that is, generally speaking
There were some who would not come
in but they were in the very diminu-
tive minority. Let's set this as
precedent and live up to III from
now on. 1t is a community spirit that
counts.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-06-08
Mrs. MCVannOn Con-
tracts For Weems Outfit

Southern Grant county undoubtedly
has the largest individual cattle and
ranch holding woman in the south
west, since the elimination last week
of a transaction at Separ, twenty
miles east Of Lordsburg, when Mrs.
Mary A. McVannon closed a contract
with John d. Weems for the purchase
of his cattle and ranches, including
large tracts of state lands. Mrs. Nc
vannon has already taken possession
of the Weems' outfit. Her son Joseph
will be the manager of the Weems'
stock and lands.
Mrs. McVannon is already the
holder of one of the finest ranches
in the southwest having purchased
the Locklear outfit last winter. This
took in the Norcop ranches beside
large selections of state lands and
range cattle brought in by Mr.. Lock
lear. Upon the death of her husband
F. f. McVannon last year, Mrs. Nc
Vannon tok up the management of
the ranch willed her, ably assisted by
Claude Hollis. Since that time she
has made rapid strides in the growth
of the original outfit until now she
practically controls the Separ region.
Mrs. McVannon possesses unusual
ability and business foresight, letting
no opportunities slip by. The art Of
dealing in cattle and ranches is no lit
Gle acquisition and this keen woman
has won a niche for herself in tho
Cattlemen's (and women's) Hall of
Fame in the southwest.
Mr.. Weems will remain at Separ,
it is understood, until the summer is
over. John Weems is one of the pio-
neer cattlemen Of this section and has
awide circle of acquaintances through
out the southwest to whom news of
the transaction came as a surprise. 1t
is safe to say that Mr.. Weems with
his years of usefulless in the cattle
business, will not keep out of the cor
raj very long, but it is trusted he will
now take the vacation he has long de-
served.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-06-08
Senator Fall Backed By Walton And Jones
Present. BiIltOReleve64O Acre HOmesteaders
SlOCasng HOmeSteads May Be Designated At Once-Fa Gets Bill
Through Senate-WalOn On The Job In The House

A BILL
Amending the Act approved De-
cember twenty-ninth, nineteen
hundred and sixteen, known as
the Observation-Disclosures
homestead Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of
the United States of AUerica in
Congress assembled, That the Act
approved December twenty-rinth,
nineteen hundred and sixteen,
known as the six-hundred7and-
forty acre homestead Act, be, and
the same is hereby, amended by
adding thereto the following sec
tions:
"Sec. IL. That all public sur
veyed unreserved lands within
the State of New Mexico are here
by designated, without futher
classification or action under sec
two hereof, as subject to the pro-
visions of this act.
"Sec. 13. That all applications
for entry under the provisions of
this Act heretofore made in. the
State of New Mexico, and all
such entries that may be made
in such State within six months
after the passage of this Act, are
hereby directed to be received
by the respective land officials
and approved by the proper offici
ais of the Land Department sub
ject to individual contest.
"Sec. IA. That subject only to
proof of residence and value of
Improvements, such as wells, wa
ters, fences, corrals, and houses,
and to proof of qualifications of
entrymen as provided herein,
patent shall issue for each such
entry"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-06-08
Startling Developments
In Lyons Murder Case

r. M, Brown, alias Felix P. Jones,
arrested in Beaumont, Texas, and
brought to FL Paso, Monday, was
identified by several persons as the
man who on May II, met Thomas
Lyons at the FL Paso union station
and drove away with him in an auto
mobile.
The police theory is that the crime
was committed by hired assa tsins
who were paid by enemies Lyons had
made through his relentless prosecu-
ton of cattle thieves in New Mexico.
p. J. Coggin, a cattleman with
ranches in New Mexico and Texas,
was arrested Monday charged with
the murder of Thomas Lyons.
In announcing the arrest, Sheriff
Seth Orndorff of FL Paso county, said
Felix +. Jones, of Fort Worth, and w.
G.. Clark, of Abilene, Texas, were ar
rested last Friday in Beaumont.
Sheriff Orndorff said Monday that
charges of murder had been entered
against Coggin and Jones, but no
charge had yet been made against
Clark.
He declined to discuss motives, say
ing a number of other arrests were
yet to be made.
The sheriff said he was informed
the actual murderer, whose name was
not disclosed was to receive $4,000, of
which five hundred dollars was paid
in advance. Jones and Clark were
brought to FL Paso Monday. Sheriff
Orndorff said Jones had been tried
on various criminal charges in the
past,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-06-08
Most Successful Demonstration
In History Of LOrdsburg Tuesday
Fifty Cars In Parade-Thng Big Registration Community Gets
Together For First Time

Every one did his or her bit in
Lordsburg Tuesday, registration day,
making the event success in every
respect and possibly the first cele-
bration ever held in this city without
friction or a hitch of any kind.
At seven o'clock Tuesday morning
the church bells rang and the engine
whistles blasted out the signal that
the registration was under way
Several salutes were fired and the
mayors request for such demonstra-
tion followed out to the letter.
Every business house in town was
closed all day and closed tight. Young
and old took up the spirit of the occa-
sion and aided in its perfection. Ex-
cept for few necessary duties no
store, saloon, pool hall, ice-cream par
lor or other place of business opened
at any time during the day. 1t was a
commendable action.
The registration was held in the
Office of Justice of the Peace c. w.
Marsalis. Mr. Marsalis acted as reg
istrar and Stanley Coon, assistant.
81 and 30 years had registered. At
p. m. the supply Of registration cards
was exhausted and no more could be
obtained at any place. Blank cards
were used from then on. The total
registration for the day was 225.
The automobile parade which made
tour of the town and then the 85
,F III ,,f
the day. Over fifty cars, all deco
rated, and several symbolic floats par
ticipated in the grand review.
In order of their appearance in the
Inc those having cars in the parade
were: DIR. NJ NJ. Crockcr, ID. S. Pom,
Car with Civil War Veterans, Car
with Spanish War veterans, Mr..
Whidden, Float of Girls Of all states,
The Boy Scouts, The Band, Float with
Columbia and Liberty, the veterans of
1885, J. II. Ownby, Nick Hughes, w.
Small, b. W. Randall, Nat Cannon,
Bartenders' Union, Charles Moore,
Earle Kerr, w. f. Ritter, Mr.. Nance,
b. S. jackson as Uncle Sam and party,
r. NJ. Reynolds, George Kelly, l.. r.
Jones, j. S. Brown, ID. w. Bricl, Jack
Heather, Joe Olncy, f. r. Coon, Mr..
Fountain, Jack Everett, Charles Hay
den, Ed Hill, Il. j. Shearer, NJ. B.
Keithley, Mr.. Wright, John Robson, 5.
M. Chase, 85 mine boys with the
"Kaiser's Goat, Fred Kroll, j. l..
Augustine, Jack Stevens,J. S. Brown,
Sam Foster, J. l.. Wells, DR.. James,
Hi Gillum, and Geo. Trimble. Others
Joined in after the parade left town.
N. J. Scott, was largely responsible
for getting together the autoists and
experimenting the parade. He was
assisted by Shearer and Cannon, JJ.
w. Fitzpatrick and Eugene Montague.
The demonstration was one of the
best Lordsburg has ever seen. Pret-
ty girls in the floats added to the at
traction of the event. Lordsburg can
not be outdone in any automobile pa
rade.
In front of the east steps of the
beautiful new Lordsburg high school
at 2:3O p. m. the speaking and musi-
cal program of the day was rendered
The crowd was excellent. Practically
every person in Lordsburg and the %
mine camp was present.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-06-08
John Malone Married in Duncan

John Malone, formerly of this
city but now employed by the
A. & N. M. railroad at Duncan,
Ariz., was married Sunday to
Miss Lillian May Craig of Dun
can. Mr.. Malone has a large
circle of friends here who extend
warm congratulations and wish
him and his bride ever happiness.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-06-08
New Truck For BOnney

The Lawrence Mining Com
pany will have a quad" truck
and trailers here within a short
time for ore hauling from the
Bonney mines TO the ore loading
platforms south of town.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-06-08
Whooninr Cough

In this disease it is important that
the cough be kept loose and expectora-
ton easy, which can be done by giving
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. Mrs.
p. H. Martin, Peru, Ind, writes: my
two daughters had whooping cough. !
gave them Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy and it worked like a charm" For
sale by The Roberts & Leahey Mere. Co
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-06-08
Walton And Jones Fa-
vOr Fall Amendment

Washington, d. c., June 2.-Sena-
tor Falls amendment to the food bill
providing that all public and unre-
served lands in New Mexico, Colora-
do, Utah and South Dakota be opened
under the $40 acres homestead act
was adopted 81 to 13 in the senate
today. 1t was opposed by Senators
Walsh, Of Montana, Nelson of Mime
sofa and Husting of Wisconsin.
The following message was re-
ceived by the Western Liberal from
Congressman W. B. Walton, Wednes-
day morning:
Washington, d. C.-Faris V. Bush:
The Fall amendment allowing i'm
mediate six hundred forty acre appli-
items, adopted by senate to agricul-
tural extension act Bill will go to
conference within a day or so. SEN
ATOR JONES AND MYSELF ARE
DOING EVERYTHING WE POSI-
BLY, CAN TO SECURE ADOPTION.
Results doubtful for reason that prop
osition revolutionizes the public land
laws.
| From the above message it will be
seen that both our Grant caunty
congressman, w. b. Walton, and the
Hon. A. A. Jones, are standing ready
| to assist in the passage of the Fall
Bill. Knowing the conditions in
New Mexico they are well fortified to
make a good fight for the immediate
passage of the act. New Mexico may
teel safe in the hands of Walton and
Jones in this instance. They know
the paramount Importance of the act
and are ready to lend their best aid.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-06-08
MINES AND MINING

Edward Hopes, secretary and
treasurer of the Lawrence mining
company, operators of the famous
Bonney mine, has been in the city this
week visiting the company's property.
Mr.. Hopes comes from Pittsburg,
Pa, where the company's eastern Of
fees are maintained.
Donald B. Guilles, consulting engi-
ueer for the Lawrence Mining Com
pany has also been a recent visitor at
the Lawrence Mining Co., property
from FL Paso.
The Arizona and New Mexico OIL
Development Company has filed arti-
cles of Incorporation with the state
corporation commission Of Arizona,
giving as their place of business, Cliff
ton, Ariz.
M. O. Hardin, B. B. Ownby and j.
o. Phillips of this city are named as
directors in the company. d. f. An
dres and Asa Miller of Clifton are the
Arizona directors.
The company is now developing
some mining property in the vicinity
of San Simon.
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many's astounding proposal that japan
turn traitor to her allies hdd been ar
ranged by Toxic.
: Count won Bernstorfrs connection
with the plot, further than serving as
channel OF communication r intensi-
fled by tho fact that the German en-
bassy hero was not merely tho medium
of delivering a message in this In
stance, but was really = sort of head
quarters for all tho German missions
In Central and South America.
The German naval attachc. Captain
Boy Ed. and the military attache. Cap
tain Won Papen. whose rocall WINS
forced by the state department be-
cause OF their military activities In
this country also were accredited to
Mexico and between tha outbreak Of
tho war and their departure; from this
country, made at least one visit there.
The ssa Raiders.
For months many naval officers hore
believed that the mysterious German
sea raiders Of the South Atlantic r.
have found d base soEncWhA1n
Mexican coast and TINT =
could not be maintaiaa
knowledge and conseu
ficials. Last Moves,
charge at Mhninn
Carranz1
that
neptE;
laNla
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GERMAN INIRIGUES
ARE FULLY PROVEN
Discovery
Suggested Alliance
Caranzas Proposal to Neutals-An Become Clear

Washington, Feb. 2S.-No doubt ex-
lists now that the persistent reports
during the last two years Of the oper-
ations Of German agents not alone in
Mexico but all through Central Ameri-
ca and the West Indies are based on
fact. There is now no doubt whatever
that. the proposed alliance with Mexi-
co was known to high Mexican officials
who are distinguished for their anti
Amcricanism. Among them are Rafael
Zubaran. Carranxe's minister to Cor
many; and Louis cabrera, Carranza's'
minister of finance.
1t is apparcnt ihat tho proposal had
taken definite form when Zubaran re-
turned to Mexico City front Berlin re-
Gently. His return from his foreign post
was covered by the fact that Carranza
had called in many OF his diplomats
for conferences" Some time before
that Cabrera. whiis stiil at Atlantic
City in the confercnces OF the American
Mexican joint commission. had sug-
gested in a guarded way to q member
Of the American section. that no re-
regretted that the commission had not
succeeded fully in settling tho diff
culties between Mexico and the Unit
cd states. for. he said. he had hoped
it might continue its work and make
peace for the world.
cabrora's Toetjes,
When pressed for some
!, vosla ps.ei
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to Mexico City, open in his expressions
of anti.Americanisrn. Zubaran before
being sent abroad had represented
General Carranza here white the Mag :
ara mediation conferences were pros
crossing ind was not less avowedly
anti -American than Cabrcra.
Ven eehesn's Transfer.
Meanwhile Baron Won Schoen. Sec
retary Of tho German embassy here
was transferred TO the legation in
Mexico City. No explanation could be
obtained of the reason for this trans
for and such investigation as was pos
siblc failed to develop why a secretary
from the United states should be sent
to the German legation at Mexico.
Baron Won Schoen's association with
the moves, II any at all. does not ap-
pear. The only outward indication that
he might have been connected with
them IL found in the fact that he re-
Gently had been detached from tho Ger
man cuabassy in Toxic and was well
acquainted with the Japcncse minister
in Mcxico City. :
careansa's l7eoposai.
Carransa's peace proposal was open
" pronounced an evidence lof German
influcncc In Mexico by officials here
1Hho declared IT. was intended only r
kharrass the United States. Then ap-
Rtly some influences showed theil
on TIM course of the Mexicel
ut and on. February Is, Cab
minister oe flan Ip1n6l
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GEIRlMl|lAN SOUGHT MEX XIC0 AND JAP
FOR help AGAINST UNITED stat
INSTRUCTIONS SHOW
GERMANY'S SCHEME.

The Associated Press last night revealed the existence Of the fol-
lowing document the United States possession BY
Foreign Minister Zimmerman Ambassador Benssor for
transmission Won Eckhard, German minister Mexico:
Berlin, January 19, 1917.
On the first of February intend begin submarine warfare
Unrestricted In spite of this endeavor keep
neutral the United States of America. fs' Ill,
IF this attempt not successful propose alliance the
together make Wesha give general financial support and
understood that Mexico re-conquer the lost territory
New Mexico Texas and Arizona The details left you
settlement.
you instructed inform the president Of Mexico Of the
above the greatest confidence ce that
will be outbreak Of with the United Stes and suggest that
the president Of Mexico his initiative should communicate
with Japan suggesting adherence once this plan; the
time offering to mediate between Germany Japan.
Please call TO the attention Of the president Of Mexico that the
employment Of ruthless submarine warfare promises compel
England to make peace in few months.
.sus...s 4.e (Siened) Zimmerman"
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BERLIN Plot BARED1
! IN LETTER ,5ECURl
BY EFDERA AL AGl
ARMED NEUTRALITY
IS GAMING FAVOR
Congress Expected to Pass
Resolutions Granting Will
son Power Asked.

Washington. Feb. 2s.--Opposition in
congress 10 granting President Wilson
authority TO protect American rights
and lives on sea began melting today
and administration leaders confidently
predicted action within another "a
hours.
There were Indications that inany
Republican senators who. though ia
voring the steps proposed, insist that
congress should be called in extra scs-
sion, would vote for the measure re-
qucsted by tho president when the
roll was called. The chief. II not the
only reason for uncertainty was found
In the attitude OF Senator LaIrnllette.
who has given Indications OF preparing
for single handed filibuktcr in the
closing hours Of the, session.
Pacifists ArousSd.
Details of tho destruction Of tho Gu
nard liner Laconia. telling Of the suf-
fering and death of an American
mother and daughter had its effect
during the day. Members. whose COM
munications had come largely from
pacifists began receiving kilograms
from their constituents calling for Wig
orous action.
Tho house foreign affairs commit
tee reported out the Flood bin author
izing the president to arm American
ships with amendnlents eliminating
the'rprovision for tho use of "other In
strunlentalitics' and adding prohibi-
ton against the Insurance Of mum.
tion ships by the government war risk
bureau. A special rule to expedite
passage of the measure was introduced
by Chairman Flood. who said he prob
ably would press II tomorrow. II
would provide for vote not later than
p. m.
Administrator Plan.
The administ ration plan Is TO have
the senate substitute for the house
measure tho bill reported by tho SEN
ate committee and based upon 4 nom
orandum prepared by the president.
In the form Of conference report the
leaders anticipate no difficulty In hay
ing the house pass proptiy the substi :
tutc. 49,
Former Secretary Bryan. appeared
1t the capitol tonight while tho house
was debating the District Of Columbia
prohibition hill. 1t developed, how
ever. that he had not come 10 supper.
the efforts Of the pacifist group. and
In . general way endorsed President
Wilson's address to congress.
Four censpls Held.
y Another aggravatine incident war
added to the situation today by Ynfo
from Germany that. four America
consnls were being held because q
German consul ON his way from tho
United States to Ecuador had been
delayed in Cuba. A statement of the
facts and request for immediate re-
lease Of the Americans was cabled to-
night.
Announcement was made at tho
state detaftment that instructions had
been sent to Ambassador Elkus at
~ antinople to report immediately
,er Turkey would guarantee. not
pr herself but for her allies. the
N Abe American cruiser Des
I'd tho naval collier Caesar
Rf supplies into syria and
400 ms. oshcd there.
~ vinN, aant n
miss from thi
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muhity uneasi-
ness and unrest
(Which all must
admit exists) !
would state this
way:
Nse tn In 6 is
wrong with Mis-
soula. The city
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GTY'SA ALL RIGHT;
WHAT Of CITIZENS?
ASESYAN WORMER
Let Each Individual Judge
| Himself Frankly and Mis-
soula Will Grow.
MANURE HAS HELPED ),
TOWN IN MANY WAYS
Nothing Needed for Big City
Is Lacking Here Save
Many Good Citizens.

This article is the sixteenth Of
series Of interviews with repre-
sentative Miss0ula citizens on the
needs OF the community. Tomor-
row morning an interview with J.
u. Williams, superintendent Of city
schools. will be printed in this coll
umn. 81.