Arizona republican., 1901-07-30

tensively in Angora goats, which are now on a ranch near the Arizona dam. The funeral will take place at half past five this evening from Mohn & Easter ling's. An effort has been made to com- municate with eastern relatives butt thus far no reply has been received any of them
 FUNERAL OF MRS. WRIGHT.-The funeral of luhe late Mrs. E. A. Wright was held yesterday morning from the undertaking parors of Mohn & Easter ling. The ceremonies were conducted by Rev. Mir. McAfce. A number of friends of the dead woman were pres ent Many beautiful floral offerings were presented by friends. Mrs. Wright was less than 20 years old, and she leaves many friends to mourn her loss.
 PHOENIX GOLD STRIKE.-Ohleer Russell made a goli discovery yester- day in an irrigatiny ditch on North Third street. The gold in coin amount. ing to $500 was contained in a purse snugly enveloped by papers, showing the name of G. J. Smith. Smith, farmer living several miles from town. has been notified by mai! of the find A coat also was discovered near the purse, but it contained nothing to iden- tify the owner. The officers have formed no theory which promises sub stantial developments. The purse and money were probably lost by Mir Smith. The coat is not connected with the loss. The officer recovered a stolen bicycle owned by J. w. Morrel. but could not locate the thief
 PROBATE COURT,-The hearing of the petition of 'E,. A. Ss auiding for let lers of guardianship of Glen A. Hart took place in probate court aloiu with who objects to the petition on the ground that there is already guardian of the minor in Colorado and that the petitioner Is the administrator of the estaLe of which the minor is an heir. The 'matter was taken under advise ment until next Thursday w. D. Fra Fer filed a petition for letters upon the estate of James Fox, who died lately near the Arizona dam. The estate con sists of an interest m a large flock of goats. Ed Kelly filed claim of $254.92 against the estate Of J. D. Stevens for
 
 erty belonging to estate.
 THE CABLE DIDN'T PART.-Rev Lapsley A. McAfee recently had watery experience. He was on his way to Tempe and just as he was approach ing the crossing one of the buggy shafts gave way. About that time Georges stage came up and the driver proposed to tow the disabled vehicle across. rope was tied to the shaft and NJ. Mc- Afee seated in the rear of the stage. took hold of the other end, The tow. ing procee ded smoothly until the pro. stream. Then the buggy struck a mighty stone which destroyed it's mo mentum and it cams to a standstill The stage went on m cases or this kind something always happens. More frequently the hawsar gives way or the cable parts. but it di6n't this time. MT. McAfee parted company with ths stage and remained with his dismasted ves~ sel, or rather he remained near 1t. And Dr. McAfee does not hold to the doc trire of immersion.
 INTO VIGILANT ARMS.--The city recorders court yesterday presented one incident of a singular nature. That was the case of the city of Phoenix against a young man named Hugh Byas. who was unfortunate enough to be in hailng distance of Officer Law renee, diligent searcher for night of- lenders, after o'clock in the evening, without Q. lamp attached to the wheel. The unusual feature was the fact that the young man pleaded guilty and paid his fine before he entered his protest against the unjust measures of this city and the lack of dissemination of the police officers in detecting contingent cies in which citizen has a right to ride a bicycle without a light. Byas was en route for medical assistance, he said, and started out with the for lorn hope that he would avoid the vigi- lant members of tho force. With bli1- tered feet he walked to within two blocks of the limits of the chty, and, mounting his wheel, fell into the out stretched arms of one of the citys guardians. Although his explanation aroused considerable sympathy in the breast of the Recorder Jobs, he had paid a fine of $S and the money was so far along the route to the school fund that it could not be recalled. Three trunks and two hoi,os constituted the criminal lineup before the recorder. for it is scarcely regarded as criminal for one to peaceabiy violate bicycle ordin- ance and volunteer payment of fine. The inebriates paid fines of $3 each. One hobo will serve in the city jail for ten days. This offender pleaded guilty. His companion, who attempted to show visible means of support, will serve 20 days, according to the usual admin istration of justice in such cases. These hobos attempted to win the distinction of crooks by working a bunco on ghe