Arizona republican., 1898-05-10

arrival of the Phoenix train the par Sitfon caught fire. It required lten minutes hard work to extinguish
 the blaze. The loss was covered by insurance.
 Angelo Sanchez, who was sent to
 Yuma from Yavapai county a year ago for grand larceny, had a quarrel with another Mexican named Magar on Sunday at the Sundance camp, eleven miles south of Prescott Eleven shots were fired by the men and mo- body was hurt A sheriff's posse brought Sanchez into Prescott yester- day, a warrant for attempted murder being issued.
 meeting held today by the school trustees and others interested in con- meeting the kindergarten system of educating the young with that Of the public schools. Quite number of the citizens of the city have expressed strong reasons why this step should be taken, and have wished The Re- publican to advocate the matter. In the next day or two the columns of The Republican will contain argument in favor of the coalition suggested.
 MT. D. F. Greenwood of this city lately received a letter from Frank James whom he had known from boy hood. He writes thas Governor Gull person of Texas had offered aim con- mand of cavalry company to be raised for the war with Spain Frank James is now in the commission tusi- ness at St. Louis and is not an agent for variety troupe, as has been stated by some newspapers lately. MT. Greenwood belonged to that border cavalry troop made famous by Frank and Jesse James and Quantrell.
 There was an interesting meeting of the Red Men last night. The war spirit has aroused the old time en- thusiasm among the members of that order which had its beginning when the red men dumped the tea into Charlestown harbor before the revolu- tionary war and ever since has had for its watchword, Liberty" Owing to the resignation of Sachem Powers the following chiefs were raised up to fill the various stumps: w. T. Smith, sachem; J. Frank Curns, senior sagamore; T. L. Harris, junior saga more.
 Under the new leadership of Pro- lessor G. M. Peralta the Pioneer band gave a most enjoyable concert Sunday evening at the court house plaza. The band was never in better condition. All of it's members are working har- moniously for the best interests of the organization and success will surely be their reward. Professor Peralta, the present leader, is musician of well known ability. He has for the past year held the position of solo clarionetist in the band and his pro- motion to musical director is a well deserved compliment.
 A large delegation of Knights of Pythias and the Knights of Kholas- san left last night for Tucson, where the K. of P. grand lodge will be con- vened today. Among the Phoenix delegates are: J. M. Aitken, H. M. Willis, w. N. Tiffany, H. B. St. Claire c. A. Moore, S. P. Hoefer, c. w. Cis- ney, W A. Parish, A. A. Long, Frank Phillips, H. Hooker, A. T. Stone. H. H. Wolfey, D. H. Bush, B. Ford. J. from the north are: Reese M. Ling of 1ItSCOlL. J A. hAOD1OSh, D. 4NiO- lock and T. H. Brown of Jerome.
 Tonight at the Methodist church the Philharmonic society under the aus pices of the Friday Morning club, will present to the music loving people of Phoenix a treat that will no doubt repay every one that is so fortunate as to attend. Aside from the regular solos and choruses that will be pre- sented, there will be several choruses that will be illustrated by the aid of a stereopticon. This feature will be particularly interesting, especially so inasmuch as they take up one chorus that is the most popular in the hearts of every American; more so probably now on account of the present war.
 All previous records of the probate court in this county were broken yes terday in the volume of business transacted. The long drawn contest for the administratorship of the James Roark estate was brought to a close by the appointment of Miss Cora L. Brill, a niece of Roark. The bond was fixed at $70,00O. Charles Gold man was appointed administrator Of the estate of M. Wormser, with bond of $100,000. H. L. Sanderson was named as administrator of the estate of his wife, Sarah L. Sanderson. Dr. c. D. Belden, who had been appointed administrator of the estate of Dr. A. M Futile, qualified by filing his bond.
 Two town hobos wandered into one of our city churches one morning this week at an early hour, having found the door unlocked. They turned or the lights and while one of them oc- cupied the pulpit and preached iron the text, Whatever thou dost, dust il
 with all thy might" the other seated
 himself at the organ and played There's Way More Tiresome Thar This" and Where Is My Wandering
 Boy?" It is perhaps just as well tha
 a. shorthand report of the sermon wa
 not taken, because it is doubtful if i
 would stand printing. After tn Weary Willies had enjoyed themseive sufficiently they turned cut the lights softly closed the door and quietly wen forth to resume their path and com
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