Arizona republican., 1898-12-16
SOUTH SIDE.

Tempe, Ariz., Dec. 15.-(Special Correspondence of The Republican.)- The normal cadet ball will take place tomorrow night All the invitations issued for a week ago are still in effect. The ball will be attended by the cadets in their uniforms and will De the oc- casion of their first appearance with them on. That it will be most en- joyable affair is a waste of space to mention because of the young hearts that will keep time with the music.
 Roots drug store is the place Wnere the choicest chinaware can be ob- tained Take notice of the stores ad in the south side business directory and remember your Christmas friends.
 Angelus SchoAhusen was down from Mesa this forenoon.
 Deputy Sheriff Moore of Mesa was here today.
 c. H. Bayless, a Tucson cattle buyer, came in on this mornings train.
 Three cars of stock were shipped out on this afternoons special to Califor- mia.
 Three cars of honey are now being loaded-one at Phoenix, one at Mesa and one at this place.
 Miss Della Carter, a normal student, left on this afternoons train to visit
 
 Preparations are now in progress for Christmas tree entertainment by the M E. Sunday school.
 H. c. Yaeger is on the south side to- day making arrangements ito receive his army of sheep which is on it's way from Flagstaff. Louis Yaeger left the sheep at New River and came on to Gs- sist in the arrangements. TherF are 13,000 head all told in the drcve.
 w J. KiRgsbury will rent his vacant store formerly coupled by the Root drug store, to William Goodwin. MT. Kingsbury is still looking for a tenant, however, as his store on the corner now occupied by Laird & Lines, will soon be vacant. This is a splendid stand for somebody.
 P R. Dobbs, whose funeral was held today, has not left his aged widow without some comfort. Two weeks ago MT. Dobbs received his pension, which he has been striving for ever since he became helpless. The government allowed him beside his monthly re- mittance $1 ,U00 oe back pension. AS he signed the papers the old man re- marked that he was ready to die.
 Last night two men named Robin son and Davidson were robbed by In dians at the Gila bridge The men left Tempe during the day and walked to the bridge, where they camped for the night Some time during the night they were awakened by a chorus of terrible yells and they discovered that they were surrounded by about a dozen bucks armed with knives and clubs. While they were still on the ground the Indians began kicking them. Davidson caught up two hats and his coat and made his escape, but as Rob- inson started to follow he was con- fronted by a big buck who struck at him with knife and at the same time jerked his coat out of his hand. Rob inson then sna'tched up his shoes and started to run. He was not pursued and he soon overlook Davidson. The men came on to Kyrene, where they were picked up by this mornings train from Maricopa and brought to Tempe. Robinson had for some time been working on ranch near here and had saved up about $20 which WIS in one of the pockets of the coat the Indian took from him. Several of our people supplied the men with such articles of apparel as the Indians had taken from them. It is supposed that the Indians were drunk.
 MESA.
 Mesa City, Ariz. Dec 15.-CSpecial Correspondence of The Republican.)- Bishop T. E. Jones of Lehi, Dr. A. J. Chandler ana wife, w. J. Birchell, w. A. Kimball, A. P. Snowman and Pro- lessor Manzo went to Phoenix today.
 John K Jones had all his ripened fruit gathered before the storm. 'HThe storm wouldn't have injured me any way" said MT Jones complacently.
 Those registered at the Alhambra are: James Anderson, Henry L. Mo berly, Mesa; w. A. Barkley, Mesa; L. L. Harmon, Tempe.
 Talma Pomeroy, who is suffering with pneumonia, is some better today.
 The Relief society of the Mormon church meets this afternoon to learn of those in the stake who are in need if any there be.
 The Mesa Dramatic nnmnanv has