The copper era., 1902-01-23
BLACK RIVER.
Newsy Items of Interest From an
0utofths- Way Section.

Black river, the home OF the outlaw,
and desire OF the sportsman. j. now
enjoying peace aod quiet that Is au-
usuel- The report of the outlaws win
chester Is no logger heard. Ouly the
cry OF the live eagle as he flies away
in search OF food. disturhs the cease
loss roar OF the noted strea N as it dash
es % its way 10 jOin Salt river below.
THANKS 10 the sheriff OF Graham
county. man fearless in pursuit OF
duty. The two frequent visits OF BUSH
ness-like looking officers. carrying II
winchester in one hand aud frying
pan In tie other, has caused the Smith
boys 10 hunt more cougenial climate
The country is more free from would.
De bad men,, and undesirable persons
than Tor years
No one is more glad to see such a
state of affairs than the law abiding
men that have chosen tn is section for
thier work.
The last two oflicars that left our
camp, left Us in disgust. denouGcing
the iates that brought them up here on
wild goose chase"
The fact that one OF them was pain
fully II not seriously wounded while
here, Is a matter TO be regretted. Not
wounded By the bullet OF an evil hun
ted outlaw. But while in the sting
ing cold of early morning opening
the necessary negotiation for packing
an unruly mule, he had his favorite
foot iunocently but nevertheless heavi
~ walked upon and came iimping pain
fully To the fire reciting Sunday School
lessons learned in boyhuod with an
emphasis that would astonisn his
teacher. ~
Verify, 1.-The way OF the transgressor
is hard, and in welcoming the passing
OF the bad man." let us all join in
wishing future peace-harmony ana
good will towards all mon.
Any of our Clifton friends. that may
be uncertain where To take their LeXt
summers outing. We do not hesitate to
invite one aud all to our beautiful
summer climate and assure them
safe return to their homes.
Uncle Nick" O'Neil, commanding
the Double Circle Flying Squadron.
has with his joreOs, fell back on FL
Paso for winter quarters.
What movements will be made in
the opening spring campaign, is only
10 be guessed at. But we expect to
again see him on the range with sad
die pockets filled with Fishing lines
matches and unused hoging strings"
he recent capture Ol tno feueSAut'
Apache from FL. Grant. relieves us
from feeling Of uneasiness. We are
now more free to stand our winchesters
against a tree. while we prepare our
simple meal with out fear of an Indian
with bad heart and a rifle rising
from behind some near by rock and
taking a shot that might give him free
access to the camp. As he crossed the
ella. the agent at San Carlos sent out
warning that he was headed this way
But tired and foot-sOre, he at last turn
ed his steps to the Carlos river and
the camp OF some of his friends.
himself among such, he was
induced to leave his rifle and partake
Of food and whiskey set before him.
A squaw was put on swift pony and
sent into Carlos for the Indian police.
When the latter arrived, said Indian
had the good fortune to be feeling very
happy and his heart WAS good from
drink until the police were upon him
in force. One more Apache with
bad heart and thirst for blood out OF
the way for the time being at least.
Our range is very good best for sew
eral years. notwithstanding the dry
winter. The G. & G. ranch that has
the government contract for beef at Ft.
Apache and San Carlos, is breaking
records for fat cattle aud weights.
Yours, G. II. FARNSwORTH.