Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-14

The Climate and the wealth or the Ter
rttory-The Crisis Arising From the
Indian TrOubies-Gea. Sheridan On

rit0ry-The CRISIS Arising From the
Indian Troubles-<sen. Sheridan On
Guard.
Correspondents of TIE EVENING STAR.
HUACHUcA, ARIZONA, Dec. 3.
Your correspondent being about 10 leave this
section for the east, has a few more things 60
say Of this extensive territory. which covers a
much larger area than all the New England
states combined. Its present population does
not exceed $4,000, and vet the territory Is capa-
bic OF supporting more than million OF inhab-
itants. The small number OF people living on
this magnificent domain may be explained
partly on the ground of the prevailing impress
sion that the climate is unhealthy; that the in
tense and prolonged heat Of summer is unfavor-
able TO physical life and comfort. 1t Is also be
lieNed by many that the infertility of this soil
Pfeeiaaes the possibilities OF agricultural pros
perity 10 anyextent IL is true that ranching and
mining are the main sources OF income to this
people. But then II must not be forgotten that
THE RICHEST VALLEYS
OIL the world are here, washed by broad rivers
ana bounded by majestic mountains, and that
In point OF fact the cereals are cultivated profta
ply In various parts OF the territory. And as to
the climate. IL Is So wondrously diversified that
the southern counties will compare with
Italian winters in midness and loyeliness
wniie the northern portions from June to Octo-
Der are as balmy and bracing as any section OF
our country. Yuma, Tucson and Tombstone are
becoming fivOrite rcgorts for all classes OF inya-
lids. have never seen a case OF cousumptiou
indigenous to this climate
Arizona is one of the grandest mineral fields
IN the Union. More than seven millions of dol
.:irs OF gold and silver bullion were shipped
rom this Territory during the past year. and of
copper bullion. 81, 80 600 At the close of the
| same year 1t is estimated that there were ON
this soil 431, 40 cattle, and that the assessabe
property OF the citizens amounts to the sum OF
S25.O000O0.
THE INDIAN TROUBLES.
But the present Indian troubles are paralyzing
every department OF business in Arizona and
New Mexico. \ feeling OF insecurity and terror
pervades all classes of the population. Men of
capital Will not invest their money in commu-
mites subject 10 the incesSant incur>ions of
siiNageS, and those who have investments here
are arranging, as rapidly as they can, to trans
Ter their interests To places OF greater security
ID! person ana property. No wonder that the
horrId Indian bstcheries which have been CO.
ing on here for succession of Years should
race against the red men-lead the former
sometimes to resort Ia desperate measures for
the defense of themselves and families.
PROTECTION AND NOT PHILANTHROPY WANTED
hosewater philanthropies are vain and delu-
| slve when Innocent women and helpless chill
dren are exposed 10 massacres too revolving for
recital. Protection is the great demand OF the
hour-like Aarons rod, this swallows up al.
otnef considerations touching the Indian dues
tion: oar government is amply able To protect
all Its citizens and we believe will come, tn
!heir relief IN the present emergency SO soon as
II can ascertain the best method for the sup
preston of these repeated outrageS on the fr,.i-
tier. zen. Sheridan is here and no doubt his
maliitary genius will prove adequate TO the
present fearful crisis in our affairs. W.
Fortune Quickly Gone.
THE REMARKABLE STORY WHICH $. NJ HAM
ILrON TOLD IN COURT.
From the N Y. Times I4th
very interesting case was before Justice
German, in the court Of special sessions a few
days ago. The plaintiff was Major William
Hancock Clark, and the defendant was
Sylvester NJ. Hamilton. The suit was to recover
money due on the purchase of "A farm. Some
time ago, VIXEN Hamilton was supposed to he
worth half million dollars, he took Ia fancy to
MAYOR tiarks farm, and made the latter an
ofier which was accepted: The transfer was
made, but a1tcrward Hamilton's wealth
dwinGled with such remarkable CELEBRITY
Ina' he was compei!ed TO confess him.
sell Pa9per Hamilton failed TO APP
default was rendered Aterwafd he was
brought before the court to show cause WHY ne
should not be punished tor contempt i'm refus-
| ing to submit To eNaminationas TO his possess
SONS. lie then MADE the following remarkable
Il have resided at No lbs west 59th street
since December, 1SSi l anu not in business
now. In 1881 and 1872 was in the broker
age business and was director OF the
held some 10000 shares OF the Stock.
the par value OF which was $40
share In June 1SSt sold all oi my stock
To my vile for S6O,Ooo in furniture real estate
DC. i bought 36 or 81 houses from Charles r.
Buddensiek for S55o,ooo, although 81 100000
Was the sum named in the deeds. Mortgages
on this property have all been foreclosed The
old Dominion stock held by my wife has been
assigned To Major Clark as part OF the purchase
price Of his farm. ! own 300 shares of the
Barra copper Mining companys stock, 1000
shares OF " adron mining stock and 1900
shares OF Oxford Dover mining stock. An this
stock Is hypo:hecated for it, Iull value" When
questioned as to some line trotting stock which
he was supposed Il own Hamilton explained
that he had parted with all Of the horses.
Hamilton further testified as follows: al sold my
stable at No. l07 east ODD street to L. =
Grant, jr. in 1884. gave my wife $4,000 in
diamonds in 1882, out she has been Obliged To
part with them 10 pay orr living expenses. We
are renting fiat for $40 week, which my
wife pays. i have BO income, but borrow from
friends. What other sums L receive 1 get from
my wife. There are 16 judgments against
Hamilton.