Graham guardian., 1902-01-31
BLACK RIVER.
Newsy Items of Interest From an Out of
the-Way Section.

the-Way Section.
A Black river correspondent to
the Era writes;
Black river, the home Of the
outlaw, and desire of the sports
man, is now enjoying peace and
quiet that is unusual. The report
of the outlaws winchester is no
longer heard Only the cry OF
the live eagle as he Gos away in
search Of food, describes the cease
less roar of the noted stream us it
dashes on its way to join Salt
river below. Thanks to the sheriff
Of Graham county, man fearless
in pursuit of duty. The two tre-
quent visits of business-likc look
ing officers, carrying winthesters
in one hand and frying pan
in the other, has caused, the Smith
boys to hunt more congenial
climate The country is more free
from would be "bad men,, and un-
desirable persons than for years.
No one is more { ad to see such
state of affairs than the law
apiding men that have chosen this
section for their work
The last two officers that left
our camp, left us in disgust, de-
nouncing the facts that brought
them up here OF "wild goose
chase"
The. fact that enc Of them was
painfully if not seriously would
ed while here, is Il matter to be
regretted. Not wounded by the
bullet of an evil hunted "outlaw".
But while, in the singing cold of
CARLY morning opening thespeees-
sqryq negptiatiGBoiivga ps9slng 9p
bonEuly mule, he bad his aftUUISte
foct nlnocently but nevertheless
heavily walked upon and came
limping pain ully to the fire rocit,
ing Sunday school lessons learned
in boyhood with an emphasis that
would astonish his teacher
Verify, "thc way of the trans
grossor is hard, and in welcoming
the passing Of the "bad man." let
us all join in wishing future
peace-harmony and a good will to-
wards all men,
Any of our Clifton friends, that
may be uncertain where to take
their next summers outing, we do
not hesitate to invite one and all
to our beautiful summer climate
fand assure them a safe return
their homes.
"Uncle Nick O'NcilI, command,
ing the Double Circle Flying
Squadron, has with h $ joreos, fell
back on Ell Paso tor winter quart
erS.
What movements will be made
in the opening spring campaign,
is only to be guessed at. Bat we
expect to again see him on the
on the range with saddle pockets
filled with "fshing lines, matches
and unused hoging strings"
The recent capture Of the rene
gade Apache from Ft. Grant, re-
lieves us from a feeling of uneasi
ness. We are now more free to
stand our winchesters against the
a tree, while we prepare our sim
pie meal without fear Of an Indian
with "bad heart" and a rife ris
ing from behindsome near by rock
and taking a shot that might give
him free access to the camp. As
he crossed the Gila, the agent at
San Carlos sent out warning that
he was headed that way. But tired
and foot-sore, he at last turned his
steps to the Carlos river and the
camp ofsome Of his friends. Think
ing himself among such, he was in
duced to leave his rifle and par
take Of food and whiskey set be-
fore him. swift
A squaw was put on ar the
pony and sent into Carlos folaLler
Indian police. When the sUou
arrived, said Indian had the ppy
fortune to be feeling very ha lnA
and his heart was good from DIR III,
until the police were upon him Il
force. One more Apache with
bad heart and a thirst for bloc
IS out of ihe way for the time be-
ing at least.
Our range is very good, best for
several years, Notwithstanding the
dry winter The G G G ranch that
has the government contract for
beef at Ft. Apache and San Carlos,
is breaking records for fat cattle
and weights.
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