Arizona republican., 1911-03-03
THOUGHT MURDER
 WAS BEING DONE
Police Called Out to Quell Disturbance
 But Make No Arrest

At an carly hour this morning the | police reserves were called out to ! quell a disturbance reported by resi- | dents of West Adams street in the 1 vicinity of the Board of Trade build | ing According to the report received at Central police station it appeared that murder was being attempted, the sounds of the strife being audible for several blocks in the stiffness of the night
 Several officers were hurriedly dis patched tO the spot and arriving there were quickly able to definitely locate the house from which the sounds were emanating IL was found that the building was occupied by C. NJ Mil Ter, d West Washington street barber and an active member of the Phoenix Nest of owls.
 After considerable difficulty an en- trance was effected to the house and in an inner room Mir. Miller was dis covered in the act Of VOciferOusly de- claiming or rehearsing the part as signed him in the minstrel show to be given by the owls in the Ells' theater Monday and Tuesday evening.
 
 remonstrance of the police and stated that he had been given a permit from the mayor or somebody else to go as far as he pleased.
 IL was impossible for the police to determine the exact nature of the stunt MT. Miller is to present to the public of Phoenix the two nights of the minstrel show and this must re- main d mystery until the show is ac- tually pulled off.
 Present indications are that the Elks theater will not be large enough to accommodate the crowds which will seek admission on the two nights of the performance The advance sale of tickets has already exceeded 'eN- pectations and when the reserved seat sale is opened there is bound to be record breaking rush for seats.
 Another rehearsal was held last evening in the Eiremens hall behind closed doors and Director Tilley an nounced subsequently, that everything is rounding into fine shape Every man is taking the proper interest and a perfect production is bound to re- suit.
 one of the prettiest parts of the en- tire performance will be that in which Miss Ethel Hall, the sweet singer of the Wigwam and details from the two local companies of mili- tia will take part Miss Hall will sing one of the latest patriotic ballads and the companies of militia will be ef- fectively grouped about the stage ap- bearing in full uniform and with full equipment.
 Endman Hayt is going about the streets these days with an absent minded expression upon his face and seldom recognizes his friends. Those who>have followed him closely for any considerable distance have been able to hear him repeating some such words as An say MT. Civille. do y1u know why. etc" Harry Madden is having his voice manicured so that it will appear in better condition than ever before before a Phoenix audience and that will be going some
 Claflin. the stately endman has rented a hundred and sixty acre tract southwest of the city and is camping there each day practicing his songs and jokes. He is armed with a dpu- blc barreled shotgun as he is deter mined that nobody not even his best friends will learn just the treat tEat is in store until the nights of the show
 Jimmie Simpson. another of the endmen is going to appear for the first time as a musician. playing upon an instrument all his own and a sur prise is in store for those who think they know him. for they have never before suspected that he had musical talent or that he was even musically inclined
 Of AXt and Lightfoot. the dramatic cricket of The Republican is afraid to go into details as to what may be expected of them. They are both dangerous men when they are riled and it is safer to ask the public to wait than to dare divulge any of the secrets Of these men.
 Leroy Civille is chewing more gum these days than usual so that his jaws will be in perfect condition for