The Tramp Nuisance
source date: 1889
availability: public-domain

e trying to pry up the window. Mr. Cox opened the door, saw a Mexican and fired a couple of shots at him without either of them taking effect. There is nothing like a shot gun in emergencies like these. From Ihe January 18, 1889, Issue of The Enterprise The Tramp Nuisance Just after the arrival of the mail at George- town last Monday there appeared in the post- office a young tramp with his right arm in a sling. Upon the arm was a sore evidently from a burn, partially concealed by bandages. He at once proceeded to “work” every one present right and left, finally approaching Mr. Carr, our new magistrate, who after questioning him, being satisfied that he was an imposter, ordered him to desist and to leave town. Deputy Sheriff Hogan was instructed to look after him and prevent his working the town. Shortly after he expended a dollar at the bakery and Hogan followed him across the gulch to an unused stone cabin, where five healthy, hearty, lusty tramps were with the beggar discussing their noon-day meal. The officer warned them to move on, but told the young fellow with the sore arm to call upon Dr. Carson, who would examine and dress it for him. It is needless to add that he did not call. By 4 p.m. the last of them had departed down the gulch toward the Mimbres. One offered to dispose of a ring. May it not be that the petty thieving and burglaries in Silver City recently are properly chargeable to this gang?