Arizona republican., 1898-03-24
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District court will open in Prescott next Monday.
 w. w. Ross of Prescott is able tc attend to business again.
 Thomas M. Elder has been appoint ed deputy constable at Jerome by Con stable John Burkes.
 The eight-months-old child of MT and Mrs. Dan Bacon of Prescott died Sunday night after brief illness
 The Journal-Miner says: Report is that there were five or six deserters from Whipple after last pay day.
 Ex-Mayor Kelly has resided in Pres colt since January, 1865, and last Fri day was the first time he found it nee essary to call in a doctor. Great cOun- try for health, this.
 Customs Collector Chenoweth of No gales was in the city yesterday relurn- ing home this morning. MT. Cheno- weth is one of the best known and best liked republicans in the territory. Tucson Star.
 The funeral of Richard J. Brophy yesterday afternoon was a very large one Company D, Arizona National Guard, the fire company and the Mili- tary band turned out as organizations. Tucson Citizen.
 Francisco Juardo, who was shot in the stomach last week at Jerome by Fred Stark, is rapidly improving un- der the care of Dr. Cody. The doctor says the dangerous period has been passed successfully, and the man will live.
 William H. Wade, an engineer on the s. F. P. &S P. railroad, is reported to have sustained the dislocation of an ankle at Beardsley siding on Satur- day morning. In stepping from his engine he stepped on a tie in such a manner as to throw his whole weight on his ankle. He is under the. doc tors care in Prescott.
 A sad and pathetic feature Of the recent shooting scrape at Jerome is said to have been the aged mother of Francisco Juarrado, the alleged az gressor, coming to the saloon after it was over and kneeling at the table upon which her son lay wounded. probably dying. and praying for his life to be saved.
 The cattle buyers have commenced to show up. The best price offered yet has been SIS for yearlings. No sales have been made on that basis as yet The cattle owners think that it is wise to wait, and see what the chances are for war with Spain Nothing can depress the price of cat tie, and most any old thing will put the prices higher.-Prospector.
 Mir. Tomlinson, who came into Pres colt yesterday, says a fire occurred at the Venezia mine last Sunday night which destroyed the boarding house, dining room and store room, with all furniture and several hundred dol lars worth of supplies. The fire org mated from a defective fiue and was we'll under way when discovered at 12 o'clock. In fact, the roaring of flames was what awakened the camp. -Journal-Miner.
 The bull fighters in the City of Mexico have been fined S100 for giving such a poor fight. The espada Mel 1aito" has in addition been fined S1O for trying to kill a bull which had been 1assoed. The veterinary surgeon was fined S5 for misrepresentation And the man in the audience who tore off a board and threw it in the ring in spasm of disgust at the poor show, has been sent to jail for fifteen days for damages done to the bull ring
 The Fort Huachuca base ta'l club. it is understood, is anxious to cross bats with the Bisbee nine, and is to issue a challenge for friendly game with the stipulation that the game be played on the Tombstone ball grounds It is not unlikely the challenge will be accepted and the game played here. The Tombstone ball grounds are con- ceded by the ball tossers to be the best in the country, where playing can be had to the best of advantage and the relative merits of the pitted hines can be demonstrated to the satisfaction ot the lovers of the sport -Prospector.
 Deputy Sheriff Davis suggests that the citizens of Jerome ask permission of the board of supervisors to organize chain gang with the county prison CTS who occupy the branch county jail in Jerome as members, the gang tc assist in grading and otherwise inn proving our streets. The suggestion is an excellent one and the board un- doubtedly could be prevailed upon tc allow the use of the prisoners, provid- ing those benefited thereby would pro vide their board.-Jerome Daily News
 William Turnbow was kicked by { horse at Jerome Monday and was seri ously injured.
 Lloyd Griscom, the yourg Philadel phia capitalist, has returned from Pres colt to the Castle Creek hot springs
 The advent of spring is strengthen ing the Jerome Gun club. and g goodl number of members turn out ever Saturday afternoon for practice. Sin day afternoon last good shooting Wa the rule although the conditions wer very bad. Following was the score Thirty birds, unknown angles, A.