Arizona republican., 1896-07-31

rid Of it. The United States repre- sentative in this district should nail that quarter and also the person who Wilfully passes it. 2 E A Republican reporter yesterday counted five teams that stood un- hitched on Washingtm street between Second avenue and Second street. A city ordinance has especial reference to this matter and during the past few months several persons have been arrested and fined. On a business thoroughfare like Washington street the leaving of teams unhitched on the streets is a dangerous practice and is responsible for half the runaways.
 Harry Kent, the boy who was ar rested for stealing a watermelon from a eolored lad, was on trial yesterday before Justice Morris. The case of theft was dismissed against him and another charge of felony placed against him, as it was shown that he took the melon from the boy by force, which constitutes a robbery. Another charge of malicious mischief will probably be filed against him for de- stroying melons and vines in a farm CTS orchard
 Anderson Root, a raneher residing near Phoenix died of heart disease about g o'clock Wednesday evening He worked during the day in the hay field as usual and was feeling in good health in the evening until shortly be fore g o'clock, when he complained of feeling ill. His wife went to another room after some medicine and upon returning found him lying prostrate on the floor Examination showed him to be dead. The funeral occurred yes terday afternoon.
 A young woman who resides south of Washington street met with seri- ous accident Wednesday night. Where the Phoenix Hay and Grain company's s store stands there is a steep stairway leading to a cellar. The young wo- man, who was walking rapidly up Jefferson street, turned the corner sharply and fell down the flight of stairs. She was rendered insensible and it was some time before she was revived sufficiently to take her home. The attending physician says her spine is seriously injured by the fall.
 A Yaqui wood hauler named An tonic Miguel was yesterday admitted to the county hospital to be treated for a snake bite. While loading wagon with wood Wednesday near Maricopa he picked up a mesquite log. As he did so he felt a stinging sensation in the index finger of his right hand Concealed alongside of the log was a rattler which buried its fangs in the mans finger upon being disturbed The Yaqm made his way to Marioopa, where the wound was cauterized and other means resorted to in order to save his life. He was sent to Phoenix yesterday morning.
 An old man named John Bushner, living alone in a cabin near Critten- den, was nearly killed by a couple of ruf1ans last Saturday night. He was preparing for bed when he was felled to the floor by a blow over the head from behind. When he recovered consciousness his hands were bound and a rope was around his neck. His assailants asked for his money and upon his replying that he had none they threw the end of the rope across a beam and strung him up. The op- eration was repeated several times and when the victim was nearly dead they took what they could find and left the place.
 The reopening last night of the park theater was greeted by large house. The place had been closed for three weeks pending the arrival of the new company and those who had been in the habit of patronizing the place hail with delight the reopening of the theater. Under the Gaslight," a thrilling five act drama, was the at traction. The scenery was superb, es- pecially the pier and railway scene. Gustave Neaville was right at home in the character of Snorkey. Fred Mus sey as Ray Trafford showed an easy familiarity of the part. John Burns cleverly acted the dual roles of Martin and the signal man. Lincoln Plum mer made good "Windell." Richard Costella does a clever bit of work in his interpretation of Bermudas. Miss Frances Field as Laura Courtland was excellent. Miss Frances Neaville, as usual, made a hit with the audience. She made charming Peach Blossom Miss Mabelle Janvefs interpretation of Pearl Courtland and Old Judas was perfection. The company is clever one and will be bound to win.
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