Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-12-23
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Mysteries thicken in Colfax county.
Two men, Mexicans, were found dead q
week ago near Van Bremen lakes. Their
Threats were cut. Beside them lay their
rifles. They had not been robbed for
money was found in the pockets of each.
Then comes another. Old Julio Mar
tinez, living on the Ponil, was called to
his door at night and shot down by
parties on the outside. 1t was reported
that he was the man who shot Cook
some months ago, and they say that
on the night Martinez was shot TWO
Americans were seen riding up the
canon in the vicinity of Martinez resi-.
dence. These with the mysterious disap-
pearance of old man Jones, on the Yer
mejo, a short time ago, lead people to
conclude that White Caps or Black Caps
or some other organization to rid the
mountains of midnight asssssins, would
not be out of place. Springer Stockman.
Later advices say Deputy Sheriff Cook
had warrant for Martinez arrest and
that the latter was killed while resisting
the service. Cook is under arrest at
Ration.
Mr.. l.. B. Smith, of Eddy, N. NJ, is in
Fort Worth, says the Gazette of that city
in recent issue, and is brim full of cheer
ing news from the Pecos valley country.
Mr.. Smith is extensively engaged in
mining and stock raising, and evidently
takes considerable interest in the new
Pecos valley road, now nearly completed
to Eddy. When asked about the new
road Mr.. Smith replied by saying it would
be finished and in operation to Eddy by
Christmas. He did not give much weight
to the published statements that the
Pecos Valley had been sold to the Santa
re. lie had, no positive knowledge to the
contrary, and was inclined to look upon
General Manager Judy 8 visit to the east
as possibly having something to do with
the rumored sale. Mr.. Smith believes
the Pecos Valley will become wonderful
agricultural region, and says a great
many farmers are locating In the fertile
lands.
The cattlemen OF the eastern portion OF
Colta1 county have purchased TWO packs
OF hounds from dog farm in Missouri,
with which to extermlnate the wolves
that infest the stock ranges. The ami
mails are expected to arrive with q keeper
in few days, when two weeks will be
given up to grand wolf hunt. On this
account the settlers OF the country are
asked not to put out poison until the
hunt is over, and if they have any now
out to take it in. Springer Stockman.
The recent strike in the cold Abe"
mine near this town is of more than pass-
ing or ordinary importance. The width
OF the vein, between two and three feet
the known extent undoubtedly 200 feet
long at least, and the character of tile
veln-matter itself indicate that this is a
most important development for the prop
erty, its owners, the adjoining property,
the town and the entire camp. White
Oaks Leader.
Mr.. Joseph l.. Giraux, of Jerome. A
l., and superintendent of the celebrated
United Bride mines, was in Chloride for
the purpose of examining some mines
this week. Mr. Giraux is typical
mining man, his mission here was one
oil much importance, and he went out on
Yesterdays coach with the impression
that this district has a great and bril-
liant future.-Black Range.
1t is automatically reported that a de.
clslon has been reached in the Park case.
the commissioner of the general land office
holding in favor of the Deming settlers.
with sixty days for appeal given to the
other claimants. Park claims have con.
sequently advanced.
1t is contrary to the laws OF Colorado
for the butchers to sell venison during the
month OF December. Some Trinidad
butchers have violated the law, and
though they pleaded that the deer were
killed in New Mexico, the courts fined
them, including costs, 5000.
Just before going to press we are in
formed that Sam Corbet has declined to
qualify as superintendent of schools, and
that j. X. Byers Unto the secret) already
has petitions in circulation asking his ap-
pointment as superintendent. - Nogal
Banner.
The small pox has broken out in Re-
clada, the disease having been spread by
contact with two families who were ex-
posed to the contagion in afflicted Trim.
idad.
The Meredith & Altman bank credi.
tors at Silver City will be paid in full.
This is an agreeable surprise, scarcely ex.
pected year ago.
Bonifaco Gonzales was accidentally
shot through the shoulder at Ojitos Frios
by lsidoro Trujillo. The wounded man
will recover.
John A. Miller, OF Silver CITY. and
Mr.. Humbell, of Chicago, were in White
oaks this week examining mining prop
The reunion Of the old timers, to be
held in Chloride January l6, promises to
% an interesting affair.
socorro has been authorized to open q
new national bank by the U. s. author.
les.
High license for New Mexico shouts the
Chloride Black Range.
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