bably  in  a land  where  even  a gee  string  is 
not  needed.

John  Coleman,  who  spent  a few  days 
hunting  in  the  Burros,  came  in  Wednesday  with 
three  mountain  lions  in  his  wagon.  The  lions 
did  not  have  Dave  Tulloch’s  brand  on  them. 
John  reports  considerable  snow  in  the  Big 
Burros.

Don’t  forget  the  masquerade  ball  at  the 
Opera  House  this  evening.  It  is  designed  to  be 
the  affair  of  the  season,  and  preparations  hav- 
ing that  end  in  view  have  been  going  on  for 
fully  a month.  The  supper  which  will  be  an 
elaborate  affair,  will  be  served  at  the  Tremont 
for  $2  per  couple.  No  one  admitted  to  supper 
rooms  without  ticket.

S.  L.  Wright,  a brother  of  John  M.  Wright 
of  this  city,  will  arrive  today.  He  comes  to 
accept  a position  in  the  Last  Chance  mill.  Mr. 
Wright  spent  the  winter  of  ’83  in  this  city, 
and  has  many  friends  here  who  will  welcome 
him  back  to  the  land  of  sunshine  and  pros- 
perity.

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Mrs.  D.  C.  McMillen,  who  has  been  quite 
ill  for  some  time  past,  accompanied  by  her 
mother,  left  for  her  home  in  Canada  last  week. 
The  train  was  delayed  by  heavy  snows  in  the 
Gloriettas.  Mr.  McMillen  was  telegraphed  for 
and  joined  them  at  Albuquerque,  and  will  ac- 
company them  on  their  long  journey.

As  a result  of  the  Cattlemen’s  meeting  at 
Deming  last  month,  the  A.  T.  & S.  F.  road  has 
announced  a rate  of  $75  per  car  from  Deming 
to  Kansas. — Ex.