Arizona republican., 1905-12-26

] boy had stolen another wheel and had
 come with him. The officer looked fol
 him but could not find him and it is supposed that he went back. The other boy, whose name is Dolores Lo- l peg is in the county jail awaiting ex- tradition to Tempe.
 A BROKEN COLLAR BONE-There
 were sevral accidents on the streets of the city yesterday and last evening, but only two of them were of serious nature One happened at the fair grounds on The Hassayamp during the afternoon. A man driving horse hitched to d buggy ran down a young
 man. a son of A. J. Smith, who works
 for Donofrio. The boys collar bone
 was broken and he was otherwise bad ly bruised up. Dr. Craig was called
 and dressed the boys injuries and took
 him to his home. The man who ran
 the boy down made his escape by
 driving very fast from the grounds
 after the accident occurred. A second accident occurred last evening down
 town. Frank Baum, who lives west of
 the city and conducts a dairy farm
 with his father on Washington street last evening stepped in front of a hack and was thrown to the ground before the driver could bring his horse to stapdstill.
 A CONTRIBUTION TO A WOR- THY FUND.-A Phoenix gentleman read in The Republican yesterday morning of the destitute condition of Mrs. Whittemore, living east of the city. He lost no time in starting to this office to offer some assistance. He intended to put $2 into the fund on his way he met friend, to whom he told the story, and that friend gave him S2 more. Then the gentleman had a partner who he thought ought to contribute and not having time to hunt him up he put in another dollar on his account, so that there is now here to the credit of Mrs. Whittemore $5. In mentioning the case The Re publican told very particularly where she lived so that those who desired to furnish timely assistance might go therS themselves. It was not intended to receive subscriptions here, but those who wish 10 help this worthy and suf- fering woman may do so through this office
 BLACK CANYON MINlNG.-John Lewis, a familiar character around Phoenix and grading camps, where he is better known by the nickname or "Forepaugh," arrived in the city yes terday to visit the fair. For several months past he has been at work with construction crew oa the Bradshaw railroad in Yavapai county and is now en route to Florence. where he will join a crew that will make a survey for a line of railroad from that point to the property of the Superior mine. With his other work Lewis has been working a small force of men on two mining claims he owns in the Black Canyon district. They are the Legal Tender and the Ground Hog. A tun- mel is being run in the side of the hill on one of the claims, which will go in 200 feet and tap the vein down about 125 feet. He is very enthusiastic oyer the showings made in the tunnel He also brings to the city the news Of active operations which have been be- gun by John Ross, who is working the Nigger Brown property a mile and a half below Rumble Bee. A bond has been made by C. E. King on his claims in the Black Canyon district to Michi- gan parties and they will shortly after the first of the year arrive on a visit of inspection and outline what work will be done. On the old Jack Swill.nS claim on Arastra creek. which Is now owned by Mrs. Goddard, a very rich ledge of ore has been encountered.