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Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24

Read the telegrams on this page! Will the papers that sustain Crook and Wilcox acknowledge the justness of the position we have taken on this In- dian question? The papers in Tucson and Prescott are out of the line of Indian troubles, but those of Tomb stone and Globe are not. The Repub- lican and Epitaph feel, as we feel, that our respective camps are being hurt bv these annual outbreaks, and are outspoken and honest, but the Tucson papers want pap, and the Prescott ones are shadewed by the wall ol Whipple barracks. There is neither businesss, patriotism, common sense or honesty in sustaining political vam' n;ros like Wilcox, or fossiled soldiers like Crook, at the expense ofthe brave prospectors who are sacrificed upon the cupidity of the former and thc inefiicicncy of the latter. We must have general whose eyes arc open an Indian agent who is honest and . S,.ro,,rv or the Interior who does no .nd will not condcnc thieycry.
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W1lIcox, March 20, 1s8S.,

EDITOR SILVER BELT, Globe, A. IT, Dear Sir: This morning at an early hour I heard a man remark that he had been frightened nearly to death by some Indians. As the subject of In- dians is one of interest to the citizens of Arizona, I asked him the particu- lars, which he readily gave: He sand he was walking on the track making his way from Dragoon Summit to this place. While within six or seven miles of this place he saw and heard a party of men coming down the valley at right angles with the track. It be- ing dark he mistook them for Mexi- cans, but on a near approach he was enabled by the sound of their voices to tell who they were, He immedi- ately hid behind an embankment near at hand, and happily for him (so he thinks) was not discovered. He saw about thirty Apaches. some of them squaws, but all well armed and driv- ing number of animals we'll packed. They were travelling in a southerly direction. The above is the substance of his story, and judging from the mans appearance think he told the truth. Now for surmises. It is my opinion that these are renegades leav- ing San Carlos with supply of pro- visions for those hostiles already doing mischief below the line, and I think it pertinent question to ask Agent Wilcox if he is aware of hisIEards be- k;nghscats sas .ss iS<1yo1 " = 3sy.sst, st |sit islas.moss S6ak righs all of us should know who they are and what they are doing off in this section of the country. We don't believe the Apach- es are afraid to leave the reservation, and we also think the warm weather will stir them out more than any of us are aware of, but we trust not. Thinking, perhaps, you may find room in your columns for the above, re- main, Yours,
 HARD TIMES.
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24
To Whom 1t May Concern.

A IL PERSONS, AND ESPECIALLY A the heirs or administrators of the Es- tate of w. c. Wilson, deceased, claiming an interest as co-owners in the New Transla- tion mine, situated in Globe Mining Dis trict, Gila County, Territory of Arizona, and more particularly described in page 323, Book 1, of the records of mines in said county, are hereby notified that the under signed, cO-owners in said mine, have done year 1882. This, therefore, is to notify said heirs or administrators that if they shall fail to pay their share of said assessment work, together with the cost of this notice, as prescribed by law, then their interest In said mine shall utterly cease and become the property of the subscribers hereto.
 JOHN c. JONES,
 Jan. 6, 1883. jan.soOd
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24
Robbery at Bowie station.

A private letter informs us that Mir. Wickersham, of the firm of Solomon & Wickersham, doing business at Bowie Station, was compelled to open the firms safe and give money to two robbers, on the night of the 18th in stant. They got away with about S40O. One of the robbers is tall, smooth-faced, raw-boned man, wear ing broad-brlm, light-colored hat, turned down all around; he had a nickle-plated, white-handled six-shoot- CT. The other robber was little short man; he had white handker- chief tied around his'face, and did not give Wickersham an opportunity to get even glimpse of his eyes; he was armed with a new Winchester.
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Notice.

VVIIE UNDERSIGNED MINING COM Il panies operating in Globe Mining Dis trict hereby give notice to all their employ. ees that from and after the first of April next each and every man in the employ of the respective companies will be taxed One Dollar per month towards the support of the Globe Hospital Associati0n, which said monthly contribution will entitle the employees, in case of accident to free medi: cal attendance, nursing and board at said Globe Hospital during the period of disa- bility. Membership tickets will be issued monthly to each employee by the respective Superintendents.
 Dated, Globe, A. T., March 15, 1888. The Old Dominion Copper Mining Co.,,
 by J. J. WILLIAMS, Supt. Takoma Copper Company,
 by w. B. DEvEREUX, Supt. The Long Island Company,
 by FRANK NICHOLSON, Gelfl. Supt. Tho Buffalo Mining Company.
 by CHAs, 4. MCDOWELL, Supt 7thch l7-4t
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Summons.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE II Second Judicial District Arizona Terri. tory, in and for the County of Gila.
 FRED. HEFTE, Plaintiff ys. NORDEN6- KOLD SILVER MINING CO, Defendant
 Action brought in the District Court of the Second Judicial Diztrict of the Territ0. x of A'so M in and s fSr the n ,s; SSo9sy Of .|of GllfS1 1n Iks ochfe of the cisrs fl ssiA ,ffcf The Territory s,i of Arizona senSs-xrvet,ng to Nordenskold Silver Mining Company, Defendant. ". by the above named plaintiff, In the Dis trict Court of the Second Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona, in and for the County of Gila, and answer the complaint filed with the clerk of this court at Globe, in said county Ga copy of which complaint accompanies this summons), within tsveR. after the service upon you of this summons if served in this county: but, if served out of the county, and within this district, then within thirty days; in all other cases forty days-or judgment by default will be taken against you according to the prayer of said complaint.
 And you are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and answer the said com plaint, as above required, the said plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief de- mandcd in said complaint.
 This action is brought to enforce a me chanics 0aborer's) lien on "Lazy Bob" mine and premises for work and labor per- formed thereon, obtain judgment of this court for S2lf. with ten per cent interest on S20S from September 5, 1882, and like inter- est on $500 from November q, l8S2, with five per cent statutory fees, and all costs of this suit; the same to be adjudged a lieD' upon said property, as fully described in. said complaint that the same De sold undeF the order of this court in the usual way. and the proceeds therefrom applied to pay ment of costs and said judgment, and for execution for any deficiency; and for other and proper relief, as will more fully appear by reference to the complaint on file herein; including also all costs and disbursements in this behalf expended.
 o0> Given under my hand and the Seal tSey2L, of the District Court of the Second SSO Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona in and for the County of Gila this Second day of February. A. D.. 1884
 R. l.. LONG. Clerk,
 LEMON & MCCARE. Atty's for Plaintttf,
 feb. l0-60d
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24
Notice of Forfeiture.

ITO ROBERT E. OGILBY ANT, ALI
 Il whom 1t may concern: You are, hero. by notified that we have expended onA Hundred Dollars in work during the. ynr- 1881, and One Hundred Dollars Tn koek Copper Mountain Mining Dfstrfct Cennty of Graham, Territory of Arizona, being the amount required by lay to be expepd6d each year to hold said mining claim. Now therefore, if within ninety [90) days fru0 the publication of this notice yOu fall or re- fuse to contribute or pay over your portion of the said amounts as co-owner, your h. and become the property of the undersign. ed under the mining laws of the United States. NEWTON BRADLEY,
 JOSEPH F. BENNETT.
 Silver City, N. M., Jan. s, 1883. jan6-00d
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To Whom it May Concern.

A. IL PERSONS, AND ESPECIALLY .h the representatives of Edward Gleason, deceased, claiming an interest as cO-owners in the mining locations known as the News da, North Star and Fairplsy, all located in the McMillen Mining District in the Coun- ty of Gila, Territory of Arizona, are hereby notified that the undersigned, co-owncr in said mining locations, has done the assess- ment work on them for the years 1881 and 1882. This, therefore is to notify said rep that if they fail to pay their share of said assessment work, together with the cost of this advertisement as prescribed by law, within ninety days after the expiration of this publication then their interest in said mines shall utterly cease, and become the property of the subscriber hereto.
 CORNELIUS CROWLEY.
 Jan. 6, 1888. jan.6-90
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24
To Whom it May l,eacern.

A IL PERSONS, AND ESPECIALLY A the heirs and Administrators of the es- tate of w. c. Wilson, deceased, claiming an interest in the Cross-Cut mine, situate in Globe District, Gila County, Territory of Arizona, and particularly described in page 313, Book 1, of the records of mines in said District, are hereby notified that the under signed, co-owners in said mine, have done the assessment work for the year 1889, on beirs or administrators that if they shall fail to pay their share of said assessment work, together with the cost of this notice, within ninety days after the expiration of this notice, as prescribed by law, then their said interest in said mine shall utterly cca0e and become the property of the subscribers horeto. JOHN c. JONES,
 LOUIS ANDERSON, <. Jannafye. 1888 sr..s isno.9Qd
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24
To Whom 1t may Concern.

qNo FRED. s. ANDKRToN, AND ALL by notified that we, the undersigned, have expended one hundred dollars in doing the assessment work for the year 1882, on the Little Blessing mine, situated in Globe Mn ing District, County of Gila and Territory of Arizona, being the amount required by law to be expended each year to. hold the claim Now therefSre if within sh2. ninety ninssy you fail to pay your portion of said expen- allure, your interest in said mining claim will be forfeited and become the property of the undersigned under the mining laws of the United States.
 FRED. A. MUTTON,
 CHAS. JONES, feb S-90d GEO. DURHAM.
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24
Tho Raid on sloan's Ranch.

Milton Sage, Chief-of-Scouts at San Carlos Indian Agency, who was sent in pursuit of the Indians who raided Sloan's ranch has rendered his re- port. It confirms the statement re. gently made in the BELT as to the dam age done by the raiders On his re- turn to the reservation he arrested the two Tonto Apache Chiefs Chi-qui-ta-ha and Ka-gusa, and nine of the depre- dators, and also succeeded in recov- ering the stolen property, They were tried before Lieutenant Davis, found guilty, and seven oJ them sentenced to terms of six months imprisonment each, and two of them to two months each. The property taken from Sloane is held subject to his order. The prompt action in this case is com mendable, and ought to be attended with good results.
 LArER.-We are sorry to have to spoil good story. We wrote the above item with the published report of Sage before us. We have just been informed on good authoritythat Archie Mcintosh made the arrests, at the re. quest of Agent Wilcox, and that Sage made none of them. Mcintosh will be in Globe tomorrow, and we shall get his version. Truth seems to be below par at Wilcox's headquarters.
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24
Terrible Proof of the Sil- yer Belt's Fears of
 Indian Atrocities.
Six Companies of Cavalry Ordered ont
 Alter the Red ,Rnnlans !
Crook and Wilcox Deserving ct Utter Con.
 dsmna.ion.,
The Belt Demands wllcsss ~ pval and Sec.
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TOMBSTONE, March g, 1883.

This afternoon a report reached this city of terrible conflict between cat tle men and Mexicans in which it is said that six men were killed. It oc- cured at Morrissons ranch on the Barbacomari river about twelve miles from Fort Hua ,huca--owing to the distance from this place and the ab- sence of telegraphic facilities we are unable to learn the cause at this hour, but it is probably an outgrowth of a cattle dispute between the two fac tions; great excitement prevails and a party left this evening for the scene.
 LArER-A courier has arrived from Charleston who states that man who was engaged in the fight states that a party while engaged around some newly discovered coal fields were at- tackled by a party of twenty-five h. dians without warning and several men were killed and three wounded.
 The party from Charleston left this evening with wagons to bring the bodies in. A coroner of this city left at o'clock for the purpose of holding an inquest.
 The military on the move-six com panies in the field. It is also reported that three hundred White Mountain Apaches have left the. San Carlos res ervation.--ED. BELr.]
 HERMosILLo, Mexico, March P, '83.
 Reports reached here late last night that the Apaches were on the war path in the mountains northeast of elIg5s.as .,isa-esshsEs slIlsa Sar6i1l A;axi6, cans are reported killed soms distance from Ures; also that pack train go- ing from Barbacomari to some mines east of there was attacked and had one of their mules killed. Several shots were exchanged and it is supposed one Apache was killed.
 There was one special train from Guaymas to Carbo with troops and two from here to that place, One of the special trains had five cars for the cavalry.
 Government officers say that they have 2,00O troops in the field and no further trouble is expected.
 LArER--A courier just arrived at Carbo who says the troops are on the trail of the Indians and expect to find them tonight.
 WILCOX, A. T., March 24.--Four men just in this morning discovered two dead bodies of white men that were killed by Indians four miles from Point of Mountains toward Wilcox. Moccasin tracks were found all around the dead bodies. The clothing was stripped from them. They are sup posed to be men who left here yester- day.
 LATEsr.--A man was killed last night at Total Wreck mine by Indi- ans---making ten so far heard from.
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24

The masquerade ball to be given by the Odd-Fellows of Globe on the an- niversary of the founding of the order on this continent promises to be a pleasant and unique affair. Care will be taken to see that the company is select. as a special committee has been appointed to examine each danino. Go to Schein's and order your cos tune, and let us make the occasion a complete success. See aa. in another column.
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24
Save your money by going to Chap els cheap cash store for butter, cheese, eggs &c. &c.
"Glad News for the Unfortunate.-

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Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24

J. B. Wallace, one of the U. s. Mil itary operators at Silver City, N. M., has been rendered the position of op- orator at San Carlos, in place of Hun- ter, who is to be removed for not ille- gally divulging the contents of pri- vate dispatches to Agent Wilcox, of the Crook Wilcox-Teller ring. The Sentinel says that Wallace will recon hotter San Carlos before deciding as to whether he will accept.
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24

The men who fell 300 feet ill the Pioneer shaft are steadily improving. Supt. Comstock handed us on Thurs day the following letter:
 "On the morning of the 18th we were ready to go down in the mine (the engineer being at breakfast,) when the Foreman who was at the engine, gave us the word "all right" to get on the bucket, and when the third man got on she seemed to move a little. One of the boys said to the fourth one: Come, get on or you will get left,' not thinking but what everything was all right as usual. In second our gum coats blew over our heads. When we were found in the bottom John Jenkins was in the buck ct, Sparnon was lying on the wall- plate and Tom Desmond was in half sitting position on a piece that was laying across the shaft while John Laity was sitting down in the stump. The two men who came to our rescue by the rope from the 200 foot level are respectively named Charles Trenberth and J. J. Smith. John Jenkins said that his jaw is tied up pretty tight now but he thinks that in few days he will be able to crack nut or pick bone. Under the good treatment of Dr, Cook we are all doing ;hkwell as can be expected;swe arc vsfy thankful that there is such man fh the Ter ritory as Dr. Cook, under such circum- stances.
 JOHN LA1Ty,
 JOHN JENKINS,
 H. SPAENoN,
 T. DESMOND.
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24
Notice of FOrfeitures

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO. N Louis R0mer, that the undersigned haa performed the annual assessment work for the year 1882; on the Ballarat and Sailor mines amounting to SlOO on esch-said Globe Mining District, Gila County; Arizo. na Territory, and you are hereby notified that unless you pay your proportion of the same to-wit: S38SSH within ninety days from the date of the publication of this no- tice, your interests in said mines will bo forfeited to the undersigned according to law and you will pay for this advertise ment Es C. MODEM:
 Globe, A. T., Jan. 6. 1883. ian6o0d
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LETTER FRom caAs. T. CORNELL,
Correcting Some of the False State- nents in Agent Wucox's
 Letter of Defensc."e
GLOBE, A. T., March 2S, 1883.

EDITOR BELT:-Dear Sir: Please al- low me space to reply to some false statements in Agent Wilcox's 'lettcr of defense"
 First. In regard to my harboring John T. Burgess, I have this to state. Burgess was. in my. employ, ak clerk. llll1l . yd(l 6zl l l. = '. s!!y <ys Pangborn, then acting Agent at San Carlos, I gave him up and he accepted the position of Chief of Scouts made vacant by the killing of Colvig. In that capacity he rendered faithful ser vice for lorg time, as he had always done, and he finally. resigned of his own accord, and was not driven from the agency, as Wilcox falsely states, as the following autograph letter signed by himself proves:
 UNITED STATES INDIAN SERVICE, SAN CARLOS AGENCY, October 13, 1882. J. D. BURGESS, Chief of Scouts--Dear Sir:-Your resignation is accepted. Chief of Military Scouts" Sieber has been detailed by Captain Crawford to act until the place can be filled.
 Respectfully,
 P. P. WILCOX.
 Mir. Showalter will receive all gov srnment property in your hands.
 P. P. ".
 Second There was a single accu- sation Ia false one) that Chiefof Scouts Burgess had furnished arms to an h. dian. The facts were these: The In- dian was legitimately in the employ of Burgess, who mounted him on horse and gave him gun to take to his (Burgess) mining camp. The Indian gambled the horse off and did not go. Meanwhile Burgess had resigned and had been absent from the agency for a month. While away he wrote to me to get the gun and the horse. On his return, learning that he was charged with selling the gun to the Indian for $30, he sent for the Indian, and in the presence of the present Chief of Scouts, Mir. Sage, he ordered the Indian to re- turn him his gun. The Indian at once went to his wick-i-up and brought it. Burgess now has it.
 | Third.-Wilcox's statement that young Wratten had endeavored to have him assassinated has still more fragile foundation. WhenC Wilcox, of Denver, supposed relative of the Agent, was Acting Chief of Scouts, he held conversation with young Wrat. ten, during which the latter made the remark that Wilcox would never live to see myself and Mir. Wood removed his idea being that Wilcox had not the grounds or the power to do SO This Chief of Scouts, Wilcox, was SC evidently an undesirable man and wholly incompetent, that even his namesake, Agent Wilcox, could moi stand him, and therefore removed him He then went and made lying affi davit that young Wratten had threat ) ened the life of the Agent On going away from the agency, this vile mar left his affidavit sealed in an envelope with instructions to Agent Wilcox no to break the seal until he was hun , dred miles away. Mir. Wratten is ! son of Judge Wratten, of Albuquer que, and late of Florence, and has al , ways borne an excellent reputation. Respectfully yours etc.
 CnAs, T, CosNELL
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24

Mir. Bellnap, of Colorado, has re- gently arrived at San Carlos. We un- derstand that he comes to accept a clerkship. He is bright young man, and pleasant travelling companion
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24

A fine selection of young fruit-trees from the Janesville (Ohio) nurseries arrived in Globe on Monday week, having been forwarded by D. N. Fer ry & O., of Detroit, Michigan, to Pat rick Shanley, of McMillen, and Dr. Stallo. The young trees consisted of plums, peaches, apricots, grapes, etc, and they arrived in good condition.
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24

A great deal of interesting editorial and local matter has been crowded out of this issue to make room for the sea- sonable articles on the editorial page.
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24
Mr. Charles T. Cennoil, of San 0

Mir. Charles T. Cornell, of San Car los, is in luck. On the llth instant his amiablc and F accomplished Wife presented him with nine-pound daughter. The young Cornell starts out in life with d record--the first white child born on the San Carlos reservation. Mother and child arc doing finely.
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24

The Indians on the reservation have no regular way of planting-some of them putting in their seed broadcast and others in punches, like corn. The whole of it looks thrifty.
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24
Notice sf Ferfsst.rs..

NOTICE IS HEREBY OWEN T6 IA, lN cob r. Mueller, that the undersigned has performed the annual assessment wOrt amounting to $ioQ for the year 1881 and sloo for the year IssS on the Ballsrat nine District, Gila County, Arizo'a Territory; and you are hereby notified that unlesgyca pay your proportion of the same tO-wit S66.66E and the cost of this adyertis6ment within ninety days from the date of the publication of this notice, your interest h, said mine will be forfeited to-the under signed according to law:
 Globe, A. T., Jan. 6, 1888 jan6-9od
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24

Mir. Vaughn is sinking we'll on the flat few miles south of Globe, and is down 175 feet without reaching water. Thomson's well, farther up, is the same depth, and ho has an abun- dance of water, but the, valley is mar rower and as a consequence the water is confined to narrower limits.
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24

Judge G. A. Allen recently returned from his ranch on Salt river. He re- ports grass growing rapidly and at least two weeks in advance of that growing in this vicinity. Stock is looking fine. The Judge pronounces this the most forward season he has ever known here.
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24

We have just been favored with map, executed by the son of J. w. Eddy, President of the A. M. B. Road, of the proposed line of the road. It is splendidly executed. E
Arizona silver belt., 1883-03-24

A Mormon teamster got angry with one of his horses and beat him to death with shovel. The affair occur red down near Gilson's. He ought to be beaten to death himself with the same shovel.