animal  somehow 
got  away  and  came  home  a few  days  after- 
wards. Moccasin  tracks  were  discovered  about 
Campbell’s  house  and  a man  having  been  killed 
on  the  Blue  about  the  same  time  together  with 
but  other  evidence  left  no  doubt  that  these 
depredations  were  committed  by  Indians.

It  is  reported  in  the  neighborhood  that  J. 
J.  Bell  is  writing  a novel  or  book,  the  title  of 
which  will  be  “How  to  make  an  honest  living 
without  work.”  If  he  succeeds  in  demonstrating 
his  proposition  his  book  ought  to  have  an  im- 
mense sale.  More  anon.

FRISCO.

Chas.  Metcalf  captured  a large  young 
eagle  near  his  ranch  on  the  Mangas  recently. 
The  proud  bird  can  be  seen  at  George  Jones 
meat  market.

Word  was  received  in  this  city  Wednesdaj 
of  the  killing  on  the  Mimbres  of  Anastacio  Pa^ 
dilla,  by  W.  N.  Fowler.  Padilla  was  working 
for  Fowler,  and  was  killed  in  a field  while  ai 
work,  by  an  ax  in  the  hands  of  Fowler.  Officers 
have  been  sent  out  to  arrest  Fowler.

Isrido  Licano  was  arrested  at  Pinos  Altos 
last  week  for  wife  beating  and  horse  stealing 
Isrido  stands  a fair  show  of  visiting  Santa  Fe.

Prof.  Chas.  Howard,  the  balloonist,  has 
been  engaged  to  make  a balloon  ascension  anc 
parachute  jump  at  the  old  settlers  reunion  on  the 
Gila,  August  21.  The  professor  has  wired  thal 
he  will  be  there,  which  will  add  another  anc 
a very  interesting  feature  to  the  reunion.