Arizona republican., 1901-03-27

the petition to disincorporate the Town of Globe" would also dislncorpOrate the only valid and existing municipal corporation we nave. that of the "Vil- lase of Globe the charter of which was obtained in 1880. We haSten to assure these honest souls that the ac- tion of the beard of supervisors in re- leasing us from the illegal incubus and hau>ting nightmare called the Town of Gloue" will in no manner affect the existence of the admirable and bener- cent charter of the Village of Globe" but will leave the same in full vigor and effect.-Siiver Belt.
 MT. Van Treese, in conversation with an Oasis reporter gave him the details of rumor which has been persistent on the streets for some time of the ap- proach of a gang of safe breakers to ward th.s point, accounts of whose eX- plOltS have appeared in the territorial press from time to time Rumor has had 1t that an attempt would be made to loot the Wells Fargo Express, or pos siDly the bank. and an air of certainty was given the tale by the actions of a big, bad looking man who has been hanging around the depot for some time. He is said to he hard looking customer, and appears at train time, morning and night, when he is quHa oficiOus around the baggage room and office, and tries to get in position to watch the safe. During the day he disapp ears entirely. There is enough in the presence in the territory of some expert safe crackers and the ac- tions of this mysterious hobo to make the railroad and express people watch full, and keep our officers on the alert, and if an attempt be made to do any fancy safe work in this city warm reception is promised the artists Nogales Oasis.
 Word has been received here of tAe death cf Frank CCrbctt, attorney for w. A. Clark. His death ocurred at his home in Montana, says the Journal Miner. Deceased was an exceptionally bright young lawyer, being only about 9 years old. He visited Arizona sever al times in connection with the ltiga- ti m over the Equator mine, and be- came well known here and was very popular with all with whom he became qualnted.-Jerome Mining News.
 A terrible tragedy occurred on the railroad bridge opposite the Times of flee last Saturday. resulting in the death of one dog and about 100000 feas. It is strange how some people will all low their darlings to wander there when the crew might not be considerate enough to stop a thIrty-nlne load train and get out and rescue the fluffy treas ura in their arms.-Globe Times.
 Egerton Clairmonte. familiarly known in Tucson where ha resided for most a year as the Earl of Clair mcnte," is dead. He passed away in Los Angeles, and a telegram was re- ceived today by Bert Hall, notifying him of the death. Deceased lived for two years in South Africa and served in the British army in the Zulu war in the same command with Prince Napo- leon. Clairmonte was the author of a book describing Southern African hfe entitled 1.-The Africander." His wife is George Egertoa," well known in lite rary circles in the east as a writer of fiction. Clairmonte lived at the San
 
 made many friends here. He was in terested to some extent in mining and passed some time in the mountains Tucson citizen.
 F. R. O'Brien, manager Jf the compa- ny store at Gleeson was in Tombstone yesterday. MT. O'Brisn states the re- cent gold strike near Gleeson promises to develop intc a bonanza property and has already resulted in increasing min ing activity thereabouts. There is also considerable railroad talk to be heard since the recent arrival of party of s. P. officials there who were looking over the proposed route. MT. A. Leav- itt, the well known Cochise county res ident. now located at Gleeson. also speaks most hopefully of the booming prospects of .-lTbmbstone Pros pector.