Arizona republican., 1896-12-03
TOWN TALK FROM TEMPE.
Spicy Gossip of the City Under
 the Butte.
An Epidemic of BurGlaries-HoW Two Men Were "Held Up' by eolo HighWaymen-The Pretty Normal School Grounds

Within the past week Ho leoo CHe1h Aooi houses have been entered and ropped. The thieves work systematically ana show a decided preference for money or jewelry. They seem to be well posted on the doings of the inhablt- ants. A house is spotted and the op- portunity is taken to force an en- trance when the inmates are absent. Two nights ago the residence of MT. James Hauxhurst was entered and a gold watch and other articles Of Jew elry taken. Since then two other houses have been. burglarized and iewelry to the amount of $200 stolen. It is hardly the work of Mexicans, for that class as rule does not dis criminate in the matter of selection, but takes anything that is portable. The robberieS were more likely com mitted by hobos, great number of whom have passed through the city re- gently. All suspicious strangers are closely watched by the officers In the meantime people are speculatlng as to the next house that will be robbed. Several Phoenix young ladies who are attending the Normal school here were treated to surprise party last night by a number of Phoenix friends. The young ladies occupy a neat little cottage on Phoenix avenue, opposite the Normal school, and keep house in that delightful way known only to young ladies. Although given sur prise, the young ladies were equal to the emergency and they soon had refreshments served to the visitors. The evening was enjoyably passed by the following: Mrs. Swiggett, Misses Lulu Warren, Flora Mills, Calla Mills, Messrs. Frank Obermuller, Garrett Phillips, Bingham Norris and w. Gregory.
 Garrett Phillips of Phoenix was treated to the delightful sensation last night of being held up. HeN and a companion were visiting friends here and about 10 o'clock started on the return drive to Phoenix. They had partaken of hearty oyster supper and felt drowsy. The horse was jogging slowly along and Phillips, who was dozing, was suddenly jerked from the border of dreamland by hearing voice in front of him say, Hold upr' The voice came from a form, the outlines of which could be discerned in the road ahead of the buggy. MT. Phil lips awakened with alacrity and held up.''
 The form approached the buggy and Phillips neither lip began to droop He thought he was at the mercy of a genuine road agent and hastened to say:
 Mister, honest fact, haven't got a cent; all I've got is a cigar"
 I'm not a highwayman," replied the putative road agent; ''all I want to know is is this the road to Temper"
 When Phillips recovered from his surprise he replied that it was. He now believes that man is not thie1 until proven so.
 The young men of the city are go- ing to organize dancing club, there being many devotees of the art terp sichorean here.
 Harry Zuck, the young attorney went to Phoenix today on business be- fore the district court.
 All visitors to this city pass man! admiring comments on the Norma
 
 namental shade trees and the lons drives and walks lined with pome granate bushes on either side, presen a scene that could not fail to awakel interest. The grounds are in charg of Gardener Wilson, who is an en thusiast and takes great pride in tn place.
 Seven cars of stock were shippe, from Tempe Tuesday night for Cali fornia, Goldman sending four cars Powell two cars and Mcdonald one.
 B. M. Wilbur of Mesa was in tow today on business
 Guns and accoutrements for use i military training at the Normal hay been received The company will b formed at once with Professor Iris as drill master.
 The train was three hours late yes terday.
 J. Roe Young, Indian agent at Saca ton, passed through here yesterday an stated that the government contem plates building a fence on the mort line of the reservation to prevent In dian stock is overrunning the field of the ranchers in that vicinity. Thi is move in the right direction, as tn ranchers have been troubled by tn depredations of Indian stock for year
 MT. Truesdale of Phoenix toda purchased eight mules in this cit, He will use them on ditch work.
 Miss Griswold of the Normal schot faculty today received a bicycle frol eastern friends.
 Miss Lena Purdy of Phoenix wi give a recital next Saturday evenin at the Baptist church. A splendid pro gramme will be given. The entel tainment will be given for the benef of the church