The cases of Michael Burke and Frank Ir-

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one horse and effect their escape that way, taking their booty with them. After pro- ceeding up the canyon a short distance they turned southward, toward the mountains. The robbers secured a second mount and were well on their way before an organized pursuit could be started. The cases of Michael Burke and Frank Ir- vine vs. Southern Pacific railroad have been changed to Dona Ana county. It will be remem- bered that one of these cases was tried two years ago, but at the windup one of the jury men was too drunk to sit in his chair, hence the case was continued over. ( 14 ) HEADQUARTERS OF THE MULE SPRINGS DIVISION OF THE L-C RANCH — Generally called the “White House” Ranch, it was located on a rise just above Mule Springs (Duck Creek.) It is said John W. (Jack) Fleming won this ranch on a horse race, kept it about three years then sold it to the L-C Cattle Co. — Courtesy Carl Lyda. BULLARD STREET IN 1875 — Tliis old picture is courtesy of James Hagan and shows Silver City as it looked in 1875. The street at left of picture is Bullard street. The house in the upper left center with the three windows is said to have been Judge Potter’s home. We have not found anyone who can identify any other buildings in the picture. — Courtesy James Hagan