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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-24

which the case is naturally regarded by
the residents Of Phoenix. and notwith-
standing the examination made by sew
eral citizens who went into the barber
shop to have their shoes shined only
TO find Slim sound asleep on his chair.
oblivious to the world, and his waiting
customers. the cause of his disease had
not been fully ascertained until yes
terday IN the interest Of science and
with a view of removing the charge
preferred against Cicero by some peo-
pie who attribute his limitless capaci-
" 70 sleep to pure laziness. certain in
vestigations were made which prove
Slim the unfortunate inheritor Of a
trouble which can only be cured by
hard work.
Those who saw him sleeping in his
chair observed peculiar phenomenon
Every few minutes, without. stirring
any other part Of his body he would
groan, lift up his foot. and scratch
his right ankle with the toe Of his
shoe \ few up and down strokes ap-
parently relieved the itching sensation
and he would then return his feet to
their former resting place. This opera
ton, repeated many times. finally at
tracted attention. \ number of those
who came to be shaved went over to
examine his ankle to see if a mosquito
might not be vexing him, but nothing
was discovered. Mr. Shedd: prOprie-
tor Of the Stag, was among those who
saw Slim go through the performance,
and he said afterward. 4 stood right by
him, and was positively unable to see
anything on his ankle which might
provoke an irritation" He was asked
TO state if he had been close to the
foot, and replied, 4 was. I made it
point to examine him closely, just as
he was moving his right foot over to
begin, and | am certain that he
scratched without any ascertainable
cause to scratch" When asked if he
could be quoted as having made these
statements, Mr.. Shedd replied, you
may quote me. / am Elad to assist
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-24
FLY BITES GRANDFATHER,
POSTERITY SLUMBERS
SAD CASE OF CICERO SLIM,
SLEEPING CEASELESSLY.
Science Studies Inherited Ailment of
Well Known Bootblack.

Although Cicero Slim. recently en-
ploved as bootblack in the Eagle bar
Der shop. has never been in Africa, and
although the tsetse fly is supposed TO
be confined to that continent, people
who have had opportunity to observe
him lately believe he is afflicted with
the sleeping sickness. Such case
has never been known before in the
United States, but the interest Of the
case is the more intense because II is
the first of its kind.
Local physicians have not yet been
called to diagnose the trouble which
causes Slim and Morpheus to be such
close friends, but it is probable that
after this announcement the medical
associations of the country VIII send
delegates to the Salt river valley 10
study his condition. Considerable
alarm has been caused by the rumor
that the tsetse fly had crossed the
Mediterranean sea, journey north
across Asia TO the Behring straits, and
flown south To Arizona, there u multi
PLY and fulfill its office of biting both
residents and live stock. 1t is probable,
however. that nothing of the kind took
place. and that the dreaded insect still
operates exclusively in Africa
In spite of the intense interest with
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-24

science in her noble attempt to solve
this perplexing problem"
Inquiry was Immediately begun, and
the matter was soon cleared up. From
information gathered CicerosSlim is ex-
onerated from Iaziness. and he VIII be
the recipient Of sympathy from all who
are able and willing to understand the
seriousness of his condition. The fol-
lowing was learned through tn inves-
tigation Of yesterday.
In the fifteenth century Cicero Sims
great grandfather, many generations
back, was king of the Zulus. His reign
was joyful, and his life was serene UNI
til he was bitten on the ankle by a
tsetse fly one summer evening after
lunching on a rival tTfbesmaE. His
majesty Immediately sank into deep
slumber and failed to rouse again. He
died a few weeks later and was buried
with imposing ceremony and pomp. Al
though the fact as it will be stated dis
rupts and contradicts all the laws Of
heredity as at present understood by
scientists,-the descendants Of the dead
king have all had a tendency to over
sleep, and the trouble has been handed
down to his posterity without missing
a single one. Cicero Slim, according to
the data gathered, has inherited more
than his share and manifests I greater
desire to sleep than any othe~ mem
Der of the family. That the tendency
is inherited is positively proven by
the fact that he necessarily scratches
his ankle in the exact spot where is
grandfather, the king, was bitten.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-24
PERSONAL MENTION

The following arrivals registered
yesterday at the Phoenix hotels
At the Hotel Ford-AI. Bates. Ray:
c. Il. Jordan. Holbrook: s. g. Moxey:
j. O. Campbell. Denver; b. Roscn-
berg. New York; r. NJ. Sparhawk.
Denver; 3. L. Smith. Globe: Edna
Wells, Douglas. Olive Wells. No
renci; y. y. Bells. san Francisco:
b. \. Packard. Douglas; l. :. Suner.
and wife. Detroit; d. T. Jones. New
York; G. II. Dayton. Philadelphia: J.
=. Woodward. Winkelman; Miss
Georgia Wood. Tempe; Benjamin.
Welsch. f. Paso.
At the Adams Annex. w. Bran
stin. Cincinnati O.; c. H Dayton.
Tucson; L. T. Levy. Winkelman:
Joseph Durham. Chicago; Mr.. and
Mrs y Sheet. Bisbee; Mrs. p Lloyd,
Bisbee; W. J. Casey. Milwaukee: J.
NJ. Elder. Prescott; T. F. Nichols
Ray.
At the Stag-P. P. Kate. SAN Fran
cisco.
At the Commemorative Leavy. Los
Angeles; r. L. Durham, Amarillo,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-24

star soloists late with the famous
Sousa's band have been added, which
makes the Instrumentation and effect
most complete.
Long Beach offers the longest and
finest gently sloping sandy beach in
the world. The surf bathing is enjoyed
to the utmost Those VINO enjoy this
healthy sport feel perfectly safe for
the reason that life guards are ON duty
from o'clock a. M. to 6 o'clock p. m,
and while they are seldom called upon,
still they are ever on the lookout for
those who take too great risk.
The walk Of teu-thousand lights, the
famous Pike" the 1SO0-foot pleasure
pier. and the many outdoor amuse-
ments cottages. restaurants. Cafeterias,
and the Battle Greek sanitarium. are
some of the many factors that Long
Beach offers the vacation and rest
seeker. 20
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-24

Texas; Mrs NJ. RObles, Ray; II. Boss.
Ray; f. V. Bennett, Fl PasO; b. r.
Kennedy, Pueblo, Colo; \. q. GrOm-
met, Los Angeles: J. F Herrera, Cam
anea, Mex; f. Gauch. Cananea; Mrs.
James T. Caps. Tucson; Mrs. Sarah
Oliver, Tucson; f. w. Spar, Los An
Geles. 9. ChristiansOn. Chicago: Miss
Z. Campbell Miss Gertrude Camp
bell; Miss Rita Madrid: c. y. Stark,
HAYDEN; r. l.. Watson, Guadalajara,
Mex; ID. W Beldon. FL Paso; ]. y.
Cashion. Los Angeles; ]. y. Tren-
berth. Prescott; a. A Johns, Pres
colt; Fred Faulkner. Buckeye; \. F.
Medina, San Francisco; Isaac H.
Roger, Mesa.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-24
WASHING-OAY AID.

a camp-stoOl To hold the clothes
basket is a convenience on washing
day. says the Ladies' Home Journal 1t
is light, easily carried about, and when
not i'm use takes up but little loom. In
hanging out the clothes AMI taking
them from the line the stool saves
STOPPING and keeps the bottom Of the
baskekt clean
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-24
METALS.

New york, May 23.-Standard copper,
quiet; spot, May, June, July and Au-
gust, S1i.S5N12.0O. London. steady;
spot, e55; futures, e55 lbs Sd. Ar
rivals reported at New York today. 275
tons. Customs house returns SHOW eX-
ports of 20.722 tons 50 far this month.
Lake. electrolytic ana casting were I'M
changed
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-24
STOCKS.

Amalgamated. 6SH: smelling. SOA;
Atchison. 1854; St. Paul. 124@s; New
York Central 1OS7s; Pennsylvania,
1225s; Reading. 1907; Southern Pa
cific, 119; Union Pacific. 1914; Steel,
1885; steel pfd., 1875. silver, 53%sc.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-24

You'll do better at the Farmers Co
operative Creamery company on North
Second street If
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-24

Tin. dull; spot. $43.70G447O.
Lead. unchanged
Spelter. dull at S5.35a545 for New
York delivery. and at sos 80 for
East 81. Louis delivery. London, e24
los.
The evening world., 1911-05-15
Can YOU Answer These Questions?
Are You . Nexu Yorker Then What
DO You Knob About Your Ohm CITY?

y 'sn y. .. '' more We" York. questions for Evening World readers to
A few people have been % to give corrst replies to nearly all
q WI v these queries Many could snsw only me or W Some coud nswer
- n of them
But every New Yorker II. learnns through this series more sbou his home
city than he coida acquire through almost any other means
SION what downtown Nep York street teas born the author " tho best
knopn song IN the pOrldi
Se-Where, In Nen Works business district, ws the INST blood Of the
Revolution shear
SS-Whdt Nep York patriot ps hanged and buried o. the spot where
Bendmin Frdnktns statue ne stands, at the junction OF Pork RW and
Nassau street,
S. To whut strange use ~ere put the tops Of the supporting posts Of
the fence surrounding Bowlng Green'
s5-Where dd George WaShinotons Nrp York home stand during hts
fst term as President OF the United StateSf
The foregoing questions will be answered In Wednesdays Evening Worlds
7e-Fort clinton was built land fortified with twentyeight n-pounder csnnon)
I'm ISL. 1t stood OF m island 90 feet on the Battery. In 1872 the fort vas turned
into a place OF musemen M renamed Castle Garden. In 1855 Castle Garden
became a receiving depot for immigrants. In lG II ws equipped by thu city as
= public aquarium.
1.-THE Little Church Around tn Corner" the Church Of the Transngura-
tnn) received its nickname from the following incident; IN 1871 an English acor
Joseph Holland. died in New Fork. Joseph jefferson went to a churchto arrange
fort M funeral Te rector refused to ofhiate, saying his gTegat would
the church of the TRANSPORTATION: Il believe there is a little church round the
corner where they have such funerals" jefferson replied; IAN honor to the
little Church Around tho Corner!'
S-cooper Union "a built nd endowed In 1854 by Peter Cooper, a 81 York
merchant and phuanthropist 1t vas erected on tho ground formerly occupied
by his store.
1.-THE New York Marble Cemetery Il in he heart OF a densdy populated
block incosed by hi Bowery. Second avenue, Second n Third streets It Is ~
by 100 feet In area. he satel leading to II is still visible from the street Thu
II cemetery as laid. on in 1890 ana loo persons in III were buried there. A secon
Marble Cemetery III which President James Munroe wps bured) laer occupies
a tract Of ground on Second street, between second and Third venue
s-The block occupied by st Patrcks Cathedral a sold to the Church
0s CITY 4 New York for ne doNG. -
The evening world., 1911-05-15
Mrs. Jarr Revels in the Strange
joys Of a Lunchless Luncheon

to havs luncheon WITH ma 6hs ifvss
In a boarding house you know, and
has an arrangement by which she pays
so much for her room and % much for
each meal she cats. and 80 h doegn't
do anything but 10 round spongtnI
off people d knows"
where's her daughter Cora Hick.
ettT' asked Mr.. Jarr.
"Oh, thay know people won't stand
the both Of them all the time. and some
days they separate"-
And work different free iunoh
routes7" suggested Mr.. Jarr.
Just co." Mrs. Jar resumed. "weil.
I just had nome Strawberries and cold
mutton. only enough for Gertrude and
l. for the children had had their lunch
con and had gone. back TO school. 80 I
Just mad up my mind I WOULD NOT
be imposed pon 90 I said to tho old
thing, before she could begin about her
troubles, 'oh, Mrs. Hickett. rs too Bad
you should Just como when I am going
out to have luncheon downtown with
Mrs. Stryver!' And what Do you think
she said?"
That shed 60 along'' v.ntursd Mr..
Jarr.
"shs knew better than that. I could
get out OF taking her, even II I had
had such an invitation. because she
knows Mrs. Stryver doesn't Hike her."
replied NJ. Jarr. NO. she said. as
co.. rs you please, oh. don't mind me.
my dear. all I want Is q cup OF tear
What could ( do? She got Gertrude to
make her some fresh tea and then she
said. Nothing like making ones self
at home with friends. Is there7 I'll
lust see II there isn't something in your
icebox. You won't care, as you are
going out TO luncheon What could I
dor She got out the bread and butter
a1d the cold mutton and the stra wber-
ries and all I had the courage to DO or
say wan TO mention the fact I nus
cut some of tho mutton for Gertrude,
and she ate up everything except what
7 did cut for Gertrude, like tho snap
ping old vulture she is"
"How aid you get ria OF herr" asked
Mr.. Jarr.
IT didn't" said Mrs. Jarr. almos,
tearfully. ~ put on my things and said,
Well, really. you must excuse mo. !
have to keep my appointment And
then I went out IN the hall and up to
Mrs. Kittingly's. But she was out and
so was her seryant. so I sat on the
stairs thinking surely Mr. Hicket'
would go every minute ana I could
slip back IN the fiat, but the swapping
old vulture." Airs, Jarr seemed to geI
some comfort out OF the designation
late the mutton TO the bone, all thu
stra wiberries and bread n butter ant
drank five cups of tea, and then safe
she'd look after things TIL ! came baoi
! and laid on the sofa a a mapped at he
0 ease till the children came HON from
; school. n there I sat up In that darl
4 hall for three hours''
i "Who Is It says Save us from on
friends?'" asked Nit. Jar.
y "she's no friend OF mine.'' said Mr.
I1sss. 'sas's . sssppsns e'4 wisws'
The evening world., 1911-05-15
Letters From the Peon1eS

on'cers' = corporal and the 'patrol
leader A troop" IS commanded by
a 'scouimaster." next IN rank is ne,
assistant scoutmaster." Then come
the patrol leaders" and ''corporals."
the object Is TO help boys and 10 teach
mem many things that Will afterward
be useful to them. TO be admitted IA
the Scouts" a boy must pass three
tests before becoming a first class
Scout Before being admitted no
must take tho following pledge: "Ou
my honor ! promise ~ TO DO my duty
20 God ana my country: () 20 help
oth'H people az all times: go 10 obey
Tie Scouts law" The law is too lon,
TO tell In THIS letter, but | win say thai
eoch tn.ng that the Scout swears 10 DO
VIII help mako the boy more manly ami
more te.i-relilat. PHILIP SANDS.
Troop Co. Boy Scouts OF America.
Can't Steep.
70 NE Edi'or ~ The Evening Void,
am troubled with insomnia nack OF
sleep ana have tried a good many
remedies but 70 no effect. Can any ON,
recommend a simple way OF curing
this? not q medicine. | am told thai
this subject was discussed before IN
the letter column, some time ago, but
II escaped my notice II 1t was.
| sLEEPLEss.
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Nov. Ddw~rd Jarr. why DO o BE-
GIN that foolish tam aEain7" cried Mira
Jam How could I get away a y
whers without taking tho children. and
what sort Of rest could I have WITH
the oh'ldrenf And I wouldn't leave
them. anyway, 90 III the streets and
DO neglected. and. besides, We haven't
the money for ME to 90 anywhere %
that settles ~"
We'll. I'm very sorry you are out Of
sorts" began Mr.. JArr condolingly.
wouldn't you be out OF sorts II you
had that dreadful Mrs. Hickstt de-
scendins down upon you and taking up
your time telling o her troubles and
driving YOU out of your own homer
asked Mrs. Jarr p~esviahiy. III you had
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nocence are ~ timed"
What Is the matter. dsar1sf" asked
MI. Jarr, this time with some soiicd-
tude. Has anything happened to
worry your
mo more than what's continually
happening all the time to worry me-
was tho reply. Gertrude limiting she
Is going to leave, the children fretting
the life out of me 60 90 to the moving
picture shows, tho tradesmen worrying
ma to death about their bills. and you
never coming home TN every other
place II closed!'
But am home good and early to-
day. honey" said Mr.. Jarr. Tell me
what Is tho natter" For he knew II
wasn't the everyday bothers that were
preying upon Mrs. Jsrr.
'oh, I've got a h~eadache'" said Mrs.
Jarr. 81 guess | ought to go some
place and have a good rest"
TT would do o good. of course
said Mr., Jarr. Let me see II we can,
hN II up some way"
The evening world., 1911-05-15
A Cen uino Surprise.

"\Ws s haze , ~: :1r? H.: H ws.sssIs,ss P'' ss The !.
guests. and Frank doesn't anpect .
thing. I think ne has even forgotten tina, today's
Ms birthday. He VII get home from the office at
about 7 O'Clock. Then he always Ces upstairs
TO take of his coat and put On his smoking Jacket
for the evening. When h. y upstairs l win call
on. suddenly, Oh. Frank, oums down qu,chl Ths
~ Is escaping Thsn he win rush down here.
unsrspect,ns % find ths crowd Of fricnds waiens
for him"
It venk on eIaaly - planned west,rlesh
came hons At the regular hour and vent directly
upstairs. The guests held their brath while MIRA
Wcster!egh called out ~eIcitely. "Oh. Frank. coma
down quick. The as u escardng In the parlor."
Every light had been turned out. and the pahcs
80 An psHet dArknesA There was . rapid rish Of
feet down the seahwsy. tim . voice aid. Il don't
smell any ~"
Better light ths H." Mn. westerleish suggsse-
Cd tremuloualy. Here's Q match"
The evening world., 1911-05-15
The Proper Position.

go P~OoNAMORE." sad nj. elderly &~A.
why don't vcu marry ~
MARY exclaimed Spoonan.,-,ll
MEL"
-Ye, you. WHY don't YOU"
II simply cant. Wiagins."
You hsrs a love affair with someso6y ~
Other on hand al the time. You ousht 4,
marry and settle down"
virgins. I'm NOT In q rotEon n mar,."
"Pifile' All you need to do IN order 10 10
IN the proper position 10 marry Is % stAnd M
with the gin before ths pTes ,her. "-Chioas
Tribune.
The evening world., 1911-05-15

through with this day.
Mr.. Jar Jaw now that he VA tn
learn the real reason of tho despair that
possessed her. So no said sympatneti-
cally: We'll. II you have been up
RGadnse that Ola doodlsbus ! DON'T
blame o for being upset"
II was Just getting ready 20 have .
bite of luncheon and then sit down and
read . little and rest up whom She
came" said Mrs. Jarr, beginning to re-
count the trial that had spoiled the
day. Tho bell rang. Inc before
had time to tell Gertrude TO say I was
out. and she didn't now when I would
Be back. in walks Mrs. Hickett.
II could SEQ right away she had come
The evening world., 1911-05-15

COfn1uB VHO WV
evening.
'6'm attSef
asked Mr.. Jar.
and he held up his
good right hand;
II swear I am In
n o O ont OF ths
charged"
y dare say" re-
hied. Mrs. Jarr
coldly. ''tut. as !
am charging you
with nothing. your
prnteGtAtionS of In
The evening world., 1911-05-15
The Days Good Stories

There ws . sput,--. and rdd-niy ire room xss
Hooded With light Everybody screamed. Ths hos
tss tainted. .
For there In the centre Of the room stood we,.
terleish, At.ired only 10 q nstty Union suit. With a
fresh pair Of trousers earied over ais arm. --IInpia-'
COTS Magazine.
The evening world., 1911-05-15

from ~Pfthburgr' 1--WE arc" replied several. ~well, then" sLd
Mr.. Csznsgia Il hope you wash your hands before you sign your
names In tMs beautiful book"
The story has . dOub,s interest In tho first place n show.
thss tho tact and graciousness with which MI. CCnege bestows "a
vor ere not greater nor bander than those With which no receive.
them In the second place II illustrates his understanding Of pitts
burg and his easy mastery Of the art Of gentle testing. The best
part Of II all Is that Pithburgers will not misunderstand the aluson,
and when the visitors return home they will be invited 10 wash their
hands agsdn.
The evening world., 1911-05-15
H LURE OF BATTLE.

" ROM the 10000 United States troops campcd
al ! :: !: !: !: G: :: !: !: !: !: !: :: :: :: !: :: !: :: !: :: !: :: :: :: :: :: ! !: !: !: 6: !: !" :: :: {: !: :: !: :: :: :: :: :: ::
- along the Mexican border II Ia said Ghere have
been already more than 1900 dcs.rtions. More
over, II rs noted that among the men whose en-
lstments are expiring every day there are very
~ few reenHstments Once they ae out Of reach
OF the United States camp, the deserters and the
expired term men alike 20 over the border and join the insurrectos.
Some Of these volunteers IT undoubtedly animated by a desire
to get big pay, or by a hope to share in expected booty, but with
tho majority the motive is hardly anything more than the lure Of
ADVENTURE and Of battle. Moreover the lure is the stronger because Of
the romance that has been associated with Mexico since the days Of
Outtez, . romance that eIcites Tho Imagination with dreams Of new
oanqucst
This Il the spirit that makes IL hard to keep the psacs Of the
world. Fortunately, in our time. II Is not shared by men Of COM
handing influence as in old days. II will make som trouble for the
President and for the army, but not for the nation The days Of real
flbustsu have gone by.
The evening world., 1911-05-15

it WI count - an economy when compared with tho cost Of area and
othsR spddsnts Of the old style celebrations.
Eur tho purpose Of raising the required sum an appeal for con-
trfbuslons runs to the citizens generally. The response should be
generous and prompt All classes Of people, old and young, will
expect TO have some share In the great festival, and arrangements
hav been made for all. Therefore the contributions to the fund
ought to be fairly representative Of the whole body of citizens.
IL 10 an Issue where civic pride and national patriotism tend TO
INDIVIDUAL enjoyment and inspiration. Every individual has the priv
lego OF contributing both to the fund and to the froHc. Az MANY
as possible should do both.
The evening world., 1911-05-15
Mrs.. Jarr
BY Roy l.. McC ardell.

EEY TOW DOR said Mrs. Jar ooAfy
In response 10 Mr.. Jarr's eof-
dial greetings upon his home
The evening world., 1911-05-15
A CHANCE TO CONTRIBUTE.

devised BY tho committee charged with the
task OF providing for q rational celebration Of the
Fourth Of July have been arranged upon q scheme
so varied and 90 comprehensive that Il is esti-
mated there will be needed 500, 900 to detray
the cost The sum 10 not excessive when the mag.
The evening world., 1911-05-15

fuses the mind by the complex multitude Of de-
snsble improvements that rush in clamoring for recognition. There
are things physical and things moral; things useful and things
csthsttc; things Of business and things Of pleasure; things Of the day
and things Of the night that ought to be improved on Broadway.
Never was there an association that more truly came into being
to MI q longfelt want. No matter whore Il begins, it cannot make
q mistake moving vigorously. The whole city will wish it enccess.
The evening world., 1911-05-15
THE BROADWAY ASSOCIATION.

ITH the formation Of tho Broadway Improve
ment Association there has opened up a pot 30
full of possibilities that when once 1t begins
to boil nobody will ever be able to put . lid
on Il.
The very suggestion Of improving Broadway con-
The evening world., 1911-05-15
CARNEGIE AND PITTSBURC.

REPRESENTATIVES Of German societies IN In,
United States presented Mr.. Andrew Carnegie Oh
Saturday evening with an album said to BE- 9TH,
finest example Of Illumination ever prepared b,
an American firm" In accepting It Mr.. Oarnegi,
said he owed much Of his success to certain Ger
mans In PittsMlrp. and sslad. SAr> .cv a. ,~