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Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

Texas Siftings has some curious particulars about the late Ben Thomp- son, the noted desperado of that State, recently slain by brother desperado. He is said to have killed fifteen men with his own hand, and once killed two by successive shots of a revolver, fired in opposite directions, both hay ing him covered with their own weap- ons, and only showing their heads. His clothes were always fashionable, and he wore $3,000 worth of diamonds. In 1882 he was made City Marshal or Chief of the Police of Austin, but had to take a vacation iu June in order to kill a man in San Antonio to whom he owed grudge. He killed him, accordingly, and was put in prison for it and tried at San Antonio, bail being refused. He was acquitted, of course, but he retained his office in Austin during his incarceration, and, on his return to that city, had the horses taken from his carriage, and was drawn through the streets by an en- thusiastic crowd. He was unwell at the tiihe of his death, but people re- marked, Ben is little bilious, but he will come all right again as soon as he has killed a man." Sure enough, he soon after sought to effect his cure by killing a certain Foster at San Antonio. but Foster was too quick for him. Ben killed hlm, but not before he had relieved Ben himself of all further pains and aches by a well.directed shot.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

It is difficult to feel much sympathy for the Republicans of Congress in their steadily increasing perplexities with Keller. The two Investigations which have been made in regard to his per- formances with stenographer and a newspaper correspondent have resulted in showing that nearly all of the worst things said about him were true. The committees were in great trouble about the revelations, but had the necessary courage to report them plainly to the House. So far as the case of the stenographer was concerned, there has never been any doubt about the nature of Keifer's proceedings in that. He forced faithful employee of the House to resign on the eve of adjournment, in order that his own nephew might be put in the place and might draw the vacation salary which the other man had earned. The in- vestigation has not only established this fact beyond dispute, but it has shown also that in order to escape the odium of his acts, Keller has not hesi- tated to make statements which have been refuted by documentary evidence in the form of letters in his own hand writing. In reference to the dispute with a newspaper correspondent, the case is not quite so clear, but it is clear enough to show that Keller is states man who resorts to methods which few public men would care to stoop to. If he had not been "vindicated" by the Republicans at the opening of the present session, when he was given the complimentary nomination for Speak CT as an answer to the assaults of a "venal press" it would have been much easier for them to dispose of him. As it is, however, they will probably en- deavor to carry thelr self-imposed bur den with as few groans as possible. The reports of the committees, how ever, have clinched the nails in his political coffin.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

Casey, who murdered Holbrook, the Pima county jailor, and escaped from prison, but was afterwards recaptured and returned to the Tucson jail, made another break for liberty, on the 4th inst, by saving off bar from his cell door with steel pointer taken from his cravat. He thus effected an en- trance to the corridor and the sink of the prison, where ke .IAs discovered and returned to another cell. A guard was placed over him with instructions to see Casey every fifteen minutes.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12
APACHES GIVING UP STOLEN ST0CK

TUcsox, April IA San Carlos special says: Captain Crawford has compelled Geronimo and the renegades to surrender all the stolen stock, sub- ject to the claim of the government and private parties.
 The foregoing, which was sent to the associated press is, positively, not true. The stolen horses and mules are still in the possession of the thieving Indians, who are protected in their unlawful possession by the military, who thus become party to the felony. A portion of the cattle stolen from the ranches of Mexico, by the Indians, are in the hands of the military.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

Agent P. P. Wilcox's arraignment Captain Emmet Crawford has created profound sensation throughout the territory. It certainly greatly blurs his military escutcheon. 1.-the charges are enquired into, as they certainly should be, we have not q doubt but what they will be established by 'n- dubitable proof. WllcoS's charges should be supplemented by charge of endangering the peace of the agen- cy by foolish order requiring Indians who know no word of English, to pa trol highways, crossing the reserva- ton, and arrest white citizens and bring them, no matter how far out of their way, to answer and await his supreme pleasure. It is a matter of surprise that so cratic an order did not result in the death of Indians or whites. If an Indian calls halt, and drops gun on white man, the pale face will usually try, as a matter of self preservation, to get his work in on the Indian. Several of Arizona $ best citizens have been arrested upon that order. and taken miles out ot their way. to be confronted hy the austere Craw ford.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

Another miscue in the trial of U. s. prisoners-this time at Phenix-has occurred and the same flimsy excuse as was given by the prosecution for dismissal of similar cases in Tucson want of witnesses-principal one dead died in Mexico. A Phoenix dispatch to the Arizona Citizen mentions the fact that the U. s. district attorney entered a nolle prosequi in the case of the U. s. against Chas. Tribolet, J. Burnett and c. B. Tarbell, accused of not coming honestly by Huachuca barley, and although indicted for the alleged offense, the government did not make good the charge.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12
THE CnIRICAMUAs.

We have repeatedly stated that lit tie Charley McComas was killed by his captors, who had previously mur- dered his father and mother, and were as often confronted with Gen. Crooks statement that he was still a captive in the Sierra Madre, of Mexico. Char Icy never reached Mexico. He was undoubtedly braii ed by the fleeing. Indians, in order to rid themselves of an incumbrance, when they were pur-. sued by armed citizens. And now, after year has elapsed, the secretary of war is informed by the U. s. consul general of Mexico, that Charley Me- Comas was killed by his captors which, so far as the fate of the boy is con cerned, definitely settles the question and manner of his death.
 We learn from the same source that Juh, who was reported drowned in the Janos river, in the state of Chi huahua, is living, and in command of twenty we'll armed bucks. This latter statement backs the report of Geroni- mo to Col. Buford, which appeared in the last issue of the BELT, over the sig nature of W. s. Davis, proprietor of the Eureka Hotel, Wilcox. A further piece of news, alarming in character, comes to us through the columns of the Epitaph; that James Hennessy re- ports squad of cavalry having re- gently camped at his brothers ranch, in San Simon valley, who were in pursuit of eighteen bucks, recently es- capped from the San Carlos Indian res ervation. A Tombstone special to the Arizona Citizen reports the Indians travelling in the direction of Sonora. Parties who were about to start on a prospecting tour to the Sierra Madre, in view of the report of Indians mak- ing their way to Sonora, have aban- doned the trip.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12
GOOD ADvIcE.

The following from the Citizen of the Eth, is good advice. We there- fore, reproduce it for the benefit of those disposed to slobber over every new federal appointee. It will be ob- served that the Citizen acknowledges that blunders have occurred in the administration of justice, which is an admission that the BELT was right in criticising the judicial acts of the late. incumbent of the 1st judicial bench: '- The new judge arrived in the nick of time to save the present term of court. This was the last day on post ponement, and about his first duty was to re-sentence Casey. Judge Fitzgerald starts in well, but it is we'll enough for all sides and everybody to hold their breath for a little while. Don't be nasty in forming opinions for or against the man who has just come into our midst to occupy a diff cult and important position. Reserve both harsh and favorable criticism. Give him every opportunity to dis charge his duty unfettered and with out prejudice. Mistakes have been made serious mistakcs-and none are entirely free from blame. Start right with the new judge. Give him chance, and if he does not at first prove the man he ought to be, still go slow, for man occupying such posi- ton sooner or later steps down and out for caxse- if there is cause. Many mistakes have been made heretofore we feel sure, and we hope we have got to the end of errors and blunders. By all means do not surround this man with feelings of suspicion and con- tempt, but give hlm the benefit of a free road to travel. If he stumbles it will not be your fault, and he must abide the consequences. If he does not, give him that moral support ne- cessary for public officer to exercise good work and accomplish something for the good of society, and to main tain the majesty of the law.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

Whistling has generally been con- sidered an indication of worthlessness, when indulged in to any great extent, but field has been opened now for the development and use of the art. Whistling concerts are the latest agony which has received the appreciation of society leaders. If the adept in the art escapes death in practice and while displaying the accomplishment in pub lic, there may be a chance of fame and fortune for vast number of people who have hitherto been considered nnisancas
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12
Nctice Sf Forfeiture.

NNO rug BEERS OF JOHN A. McCAR- ! ty, Or any person holding under them. add t. .ile heirs of James l.. McGargil or any Cne holding under them. and to any one holding an interest of 125 feet of the Undersigned co-owner of the Continental mining claim, situate and being within the McMillen mining district, County of Gila and Territory of Arizoua, that l. the under signed, co-owner in said mine have done the work for the year A. D. 1883, required by Section 1924, of the Revised Statutes of the United States in order to hold s....s claim, and prevent forfeiture of title to tho same: Therefore, if within ninety days after service of this notice by publication, you fail to contribute your proportion of such expenditure as co-0wners, and the en- tire costs of this notice and attending ex- penses of these proceedings, your interests in said claim will cease and become the property of the subscriber by virtue of said Section 2S2t. c. MARTIN.
 By his agent, J. D. LARrE. Mch 15-90d
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12
Notice of Forfeiture.

VNO E. FRIEDMAN, OR THOSE WHO
 l may claim under him as co-owner or situate and being within the Globe mining district, county of Gila and Territory of Arizona, that l. the undersigned, co-owner in said mine, have at my sole cost, done the annual work as required by section 2324 of the Revised Statutes of the United States in order to hold said claim, and prevent forfeiture of title to the same. Therefore, if within ninety days after service of this notice of publication, you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expen- allure, as co-owner. and the entire cost of this notice and attending expense of these proceedings, your interest in said claim will utterly cease and become the property of the subscriber, by virtue of said section 2324. s. KLEIN.
 Jan. 26, 1884. sod
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12
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Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

The Indian appropriation bill, in the house. was amended to abolish the office of Indian inspector, and here after require the duty performed by army officers. A slip-shod arrange ment. It would have been pertinent, in that connection, before imposing further duties upon army officers, to have inquired whether or not they satisfactorily performed duties already required by law.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12
Notice of Forfeiture.

FTN0 AARON MASON, EXECUTOR II and administrator of the estate of FOrdyce Phelps, deceased, and to the heirs or representatives of said deceased, and to all whom 1t may concern.
 TAKE NOTlCE-That I, co-owner, in. the keston wining location, claim and min ing ground, situated in Mineral Creek min ing district, Pinal County, Arizona, about thTee-fourth miles, nOrtheasterly from Min eral Creek, at point about six miles north criy from the mouth of Mineral Creek, where it empties into the Gila River Said Keston mine adjoins the Copper King mine. have done and expended the sum of One Hundred DqlaFs, the annual assessment required by 1a1 for the year 1883, to ho,d the said mining claim, and unless you gay me your proportion of said expoIdit fires, thirty-seven dollars aud fifty cents, to xsthes with the expense of this notice Within ninety (90) days from this notice your in terest and title in said Kee x1n mining claim, will be forfeited to m.
 Dated, March 22, 1884.
 THs.SyAS HEALY.
 To be published t'.fTtsen times sncces. sively in a weekly newspaper published nearest to the cl",,nl. mch 22-l3w
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

The subcommittee of the house ju. dietary committee heard E. B. Vie. gard, special examiner in the depart ment of justice, on the charges against Judge Axtell, of New Mexico. He read the report on the case which he had submitted to the attorney gener- al, and in which he gave his opinion that while there was nothing against the integrity of Axtell, he was unfit ted for the position of associate justice because of his unjudicial methods and want of legal requirements.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12
Tn Hon, Cbas. D. poston's "scrans

In Hon. Chas. D. Poston's "Scraps of History" published Tn the Tucson Citizen of the 5th inst, he says, "We first read of the battle of Bull Run at Yuma on the 4th of July, 1s61." If MT. Poston refers to the first battle of that name, he is little previous. It was fought on Sunday, July Fist, 1861, seventeen days after the date he named as having heard of it in Yuma. Perhaps the gentleman meant to say July 4th, 1862, instead of 1861. How is it, Charlie?
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

Three prisoners confined ill the city jail made break for liberty last night by scaling the wall around the jail yard. Jailor Warlaumont heard them, and succeeded in catching two of them. The one who escaped was tramp whose term had about expired, and whose room was preferable to his company.--Citizen,
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

Malone, representing Virginia in the U. s. Senate, is dangerously sick. Should 1t be the will of Providence that death should put forth his hand and draw him out of sight, there are but few in the Old Dominion or elsc- where, who would not, without tear, bow in humble submission to the divine will.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

The Railway Age announces an in ventiou which it says will revolution ize railway trave', making it possible to keep up continuous speed of three miles minute. The only obstacle in the way is the difficulty of running curves at such fearful rate.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

Associate.Justice W. l.. Fitzgerald, appointed to the vacancy occasloned by the death of Judge Sheldon, con yened court in Tucson on the 7th inst.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12
To Capital Seeking Investment.

TOWN THE CONTROLLING INTER- large amount of high grade copper ore in sight. Plenty of wood and water on the claims. 1 want SS5,000 to buy outstanding interests, develop claims and put them in bullion producing condition. will repay this $35,O00 out of the first copper produced. leaving you with One-half interest in two good, developed claims, with good reduc- yourself by deeds to claims and all i'm provements until money is paid back, then divide property and go ahead.
 Who wants to investigate this in good faithp
 Call on or address JOHN D. BURGESS, Dunlap P0stoffice, Graham County, Arizo- ma, via Fort Grant. sept 8-tf
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

No. 1 of the Weekly Arrow, Phenix venture upon the sea of jour- nalistic enterprise, is upon our table. It is Democratic, and contains twenty eight columns--looks we'll, is printed well and contains much entertaining matter.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

1Chas. D. .Reppy, publisher of the Tombstone Epitaph has purchased the Tombstone Republican. Hereafter Reppy's paper will bear the name, Epitaph and Republican.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

The American Government has re- ceived an invitation to participate in an exhibition of dairy products at Munich, in October, 1884, under the management of the general committee of the Agricultural Union of Bavaria, in connection with the Bremen Dairy mems Union.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

Prince Bismarck, it is said, will re- tire from the Prussian ministry and devote his whole time to the affai's of the Empire. Herr Von Puttktmer will succeed bim as Premier n' the Prussian cabinet. -
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

A letter from the engineer in charge of the Magdalena branch of the Atchi- son, Topeka & Santa Fe road states than an excellent pass for the pro- posed line across the Mogollon, Arpo- na mountains, has been discovered,
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

T.J. Jeffords and Richard Rule are the probable persons who will be voted for in the Democratic, Cochise county, convention for the nomination of sheriff.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

A Tombstone dispatch says: R. l.. Miller charged with obtaining money by false representation, is held to an swer to the grand jury.
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

CD GG week at home. $500 outfit free. oOO Pay absolutely sure. No risk. Capital not required. Reader, If you want business at which persons of either sex, young. or old, can make great pay all the time they work, with absolute certainty, write for particulars to II. HALLET & Co.,, Portland, Maine dec,l5-1y
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12
Saturday, April. 1s. 1884.
W. M. Evarts predicts that Robert Lincoln will be the Republican nomi- nee for President.

President Arthur has sent to con gress a special message urging the appropriation of money to reconstruct the navy,
Arizona silver belt., 1884-04-12

Thanking the people Of Globe and vicinity for their liberal patronage in the past, and hoping by Far Dealing and Reasonable Prces to merit continuance of the same, l am yours truly, r----
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-18
THE INVALID

VIII find the Wabash the most convenient
route to all of the noted health resorts oi
Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas, and
that the extensive through car system and
line will add greatly to his comfort while er
route. Pamphlets descriptive of the many
celebrated mineral springs of the West anI
South sent free on application.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-18

of his neighbors. But in the indus
trious. intelligent and contented fartn-
er the State finds SAFE and Profitable
citizen. always contributing {" its
wealth and prosperity The real value
of the farmer to the State and nation
Is not, however. fully appreciated un-
til we consider that he feeds the mil
lions of our people who are engaged in
other pursuits, that the prodnct of his
labor fills the avenues of our com
merce. and supplies an important fac
tor in our financial relations with other
nations.
have not come to attempt to please
you with cheap and fulsome praise.
nor to magnify your worth and
your importance; hat | have come
as the Chief Executive of the
State to acknowledge on its own behalf
that our farmers yield full return for
the benefits they receive from the
State Government have come to
remind Won of the Importance nj the
interests which you have in charge.
and to suggest that, notwithstanding
the farmers independence, he can not
and must not be entirely unmindful OF
The value and importance of the inter.
ests be holds of just and economical
Government. 1t is his right and hrs
duty to demand that all unjust and
inequitahle burdens upon agriculture
and ITS products, however caused
should he removed, and that, while
the furtherance of the other interests
of the State have one regard, this i'm
portant one should not be neglected
Thus by his labor as farmer and in the
full performance Of his duty as CT tizer
he viii create and secure himself hi
share of the result of his toll, and saw
and guard for all the people mos
important element in the prosperity o
the State
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-18
THE CAPITALIST

Can get the information necessary to secure
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any of the many Inviting lelds throughout
the South and West, by addressing the uR.
dersigned.
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