Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-06-27
WONDERFUL ARIZONA.

There are ms RAIDS OF wonderful
things IN Arizona that have been hidden
away from her residents, although to
strangers they seem familiar, and the
papers of the east come to US with
marvellous tales OF the existence OF
phenomena which could be discovered
only by the exercise OF brilliant Yankee
intellect. Among other awe inspiring
attractions Arizona can boast of num-
Der Of unmitigated, galvanized, double
back-actioned concentrated liars, whose
equals are only found among the afore-
said Yankees. Following are two stores
copied from Washington, ID. C., and
Sioux Falls, Dsk., papers. either OF
which should entitle its author to a rank
equal to that of Eli Perkins or Tom
Pepper:
Captain H. L. Scott, Of the famous
Seventh United States Cavalry, relates
some marvellous tales OF the powers OF
endurance and fieetness OF foot OF the
members of Troop l. OF his regiment,
which is composed of Chiricahus Apache
Indians from Arizona. He relates that
on one occasion full-grown and able
bodied deer ran through the cavalry
camp. and instantly, with series OF
wild yells, the Indians gave chase on
foot, and by epeed and skill they
actually ran 1t down, caught it about
nine miles from camp and brought IL IN
unframed.
On one occasion nine of them were
returning to camp after full day OF
hard work, riding upon a government
wagon drawn by mule team. A coyote
was seen close by the trail, pursuing q
young calf. Instantly the fatigues of
the days labor were forgotten, the dusky
driver in his Wild enthusiasm even for
getting the team, and the whole gave
chase, and after wild, yelling scram-
bling chase of two hours, the wolf was
captured, tied, gagged and carried into
camp. The mules bad meanwhile quiet
ly wendell their way to camp"
1t might be added that with all their
powers of endurance and f1eetnees of
foot there have been a number OF
famous cavalry officers" they have not
hsen able to overtske, although they
have pinned in secret for just zone little
lock of their hair"
The next one is headed: "Petrifed
While Bathing" This is evidently an
error of the compassion. 1t was I'M
intended "Putrified While
Bathing" Such a Transformation as
the latter might be possible, but grave
doubts are expressed by the oldest
rhsbitant as to the former statement.
"Every one has heard of the petri6ed |
Tombstone, "but few people are aware |
that there are springs in the territory |
where almost any object can be petrlfi- |
ed. FroRe, snakes, lizards and other |
reptiles have ventured into some of |
these springs and turned to stone. |
Leaves, twigs and branches OF trees |
have undergone the tame process. But |
the most remarkable instance is that OF |
q cettleman, who has the same name as
myself, although no relation. He was
in the habit Of standing in one OF these |
springs aud bathing. He did this for
some time, when be began to feel
peculiar pains in his feet and ankles,
and be stopped, but the pains continu-
ed, followed by a numbness that never
left them. He lost all control of the
muscles of that part OF his body, and it
was but a few weeks until he relied
that his feet had become petrified, and
Ter the past yesr be has been unable to
walk. The rest OF his body was some
what affected, but not so much so, as
he water had not submerged him."
II the above story be true, it may &C
count for some of the peculiar ideas and
actions of number of Arizona poll
.icians; and it il really consoling to
know that a cause Is discovered, and in
future due allowance can be made for
heir ecceptricities.