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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
McELROY AG|TAT|NG
THE CITY BEAUTIFUL
He Would Have Wider Cooperation
and Hopes to Stimulate 1t
BY Law.

| Ihcre Is growing sentiment among
| the people of Phoenix for the adoption
| OF methods for the promotion Of the
| city beautiful' ideas which have ac-
| cCmplishcd So much i'm other cities
| and especially in the cities along the
! southern coast of California one
/ OF the enthusiastic advocates Of this
| idea is Councilman McElroy of the
First ward. Mr.. McElroy SAYS there
Is movement already forming Ia
enlist the aid of the city council in
support of these improvements. and
says he has already interested sew
eral property owners in the City
beautiful ideas in his ward.
Rowland G. Dryer. whose place on
East Walnut street attracts the at
tention of passersby has promised his
aid as well as several others. who
are interested particularly in the
preservation and uniformity of the
shade trees over the city. Mr.. DRYERS
place was a desert strip year or so
ago.
The idea is not an experiment
Pasadena, California. IS pronounced
ore Of the show places in America.
and it has been accomplished largely
by the cooperation of the people in
these large civic improvement en-
deavors. Just as Councilman McElrov
IS agitating in Phoenix
AT present Mr.. Dryer. Councilman
McElroy and others are studying tn.
ordinances providing for such move
ments in other towns, and will pre-
sent those facts which are adapted
to the conditions here. To the council
or body of citizens at a meeting
sometime soon.
The stretch of palms along each
side of the avenue on North First
avenue is one of the beautiful places
OF Phoenix. and with intelligent and
systematic direction for a few years
Phoenix could have a large part of
the town just as pretty as this sec
ton of a few hundred yards. This
Is only one example of the many
benefits which will be derived if the
councilman Of the First wards ideas
are adopted
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
Census Inaccuracies.

What relation does a woman's age,
as It is disclosed by the census paper.
bear to the number of years she has
actually spent in this vale of tears ?
It varies, probably. according to the
fancy of the fair recorder. In the re-
cent Australian census the common
wealth statistician became so distract
ed by the extent Of the variation that.
acting in a manner which can only be
described as brutal, he caused intima-
lions to be inserted N the press re-
minding the public that birth regis
tiers exist, and could be referred to.
even suggesting that he has actually
had them referred to in a large num-
Der of cases, with Illuminating re-
suits. The consequence Of this was a
mild form of panic. there being a so
pound ($250) fine Cor inaccuracy, and
there has been quite shoal of COM
munications from feminine CORE
spondents, artlessly wondering wheth-
er they made a slip of the pen, and
begging, IL so, to correct
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
MORAY WAS KILLED ON
TRACK At SAVANNAH
Zoe Nickrent, Well Known Here, Also
Figured in a Bad Automobile
Accident.

SAVANNAH. Ga, Nov. 20.-ChoOs-
ing death at the side of the course to
plunging into a heavy wagon that
suddenly appeared ahead of him at the
IS" turn on the Savannah automobile
race course hire today, John d. Nc
Kay. California driver Of a Case car,
was thrown against the trees and al
most instantly killed. The accident
occurred on the first practice day for
automobile races of Thanksgiving week.
Only short time before Mckay's ac-
cident. Joe Dawson. a Los Angeles
driver. riding in a Marmon car with
Joe Nickrent. also of Los Angeles. was
hurled from his seat when Nickrent
chose the bank inside Of the course
when "A touring car caused two other
practicing racers to collide, but no in
juries resulted. At the hospital to-
night il was stated that Dawson had
no bones broken and possibly will be
able to drive in the Vanderbilt and
grand prize races.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
ROUND TRIP RATES
COAST TO PHOENIX
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO PAR.
TIES OF THREE OR MORE.
On Wednesdays and Fridays the Rate
Will be $23.10, With Ten
Day Limit.

! Secretary Harry Welch of the board
| OF trade has received a letter from
Mrs. X. l.. Cowgirl. who is in charge
OF The branch board of trade office in
Los Angeles, saying she has been ad-
vised by the railroad companies that
on Wednesdays and Fridays a special
round trip excursion rate of $3.50 will
be in force between Los Angeles and
Phoenix. The only requirement made
is that these tickets must be bought
by groups of no less than three people
thus warranting the excursion rate
The rate is made, of course, for the
benefit of those who are seeking new
homes and desire to look the country
over first. Anyone may buy the tick
cts, but the lone traveller or the man
who makes an ordinary trip will not
be apt To use these tickets 10 any
great extent. as it would only be oc-
casionally that they would serve his
purpose. II is believed therefore that
this exceptionally low rate will have
the effect of bringing homeseekers in
To the valley this winter in numbers
that will more than offset any loss on
other business the transportation COM
panies might suffer by reason of the
cheap rates.
This arrangement gives Phoenix more
nearly an even break with Los An
geles in the excursion business. Cheap
rates have been made to Los Angeles
every summer, but similar rates were |
not made the other way. Phoenix can |
now begin to offer her winter climate |
to the coast towns in exchange for |
summer favors. The coast has a little |
the better of it yet, for there is a ten |
day limit on the tickets To Phoenix
and return, the assumption being that !
the traveller will be 4 homeseeker and |
not a mere money spender.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
MISSISSIPPI DELTA RECLAMATION

within the last ten years the
reclamation Of the swamp area in the
United States has been attracting great
attention" says the Chicago Record
Herald. throughout the North and
Middle West the swamp is rapidly dis
appearing and is being converted into
most fertile farm lands. This is espe-
cially true in Indiana. Illinois, WiscOn-
sin, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri Be
fore the completion OF the present
levee system along the Mississippi
river the coastal swamp of the lower
delta was all subject to overflow: in
fact it was built up from the bottom
of the Gulg of Mexico by the insol-
ublt silts brought down by the Missis-
sippi from its vast drainage basin. The
area of the coastal plain Of the lower
delta is p per cent greater than the
combined area of the lowlands Of Hol-
land and the fens of England The
lower delta OF the Mississippi lies with
in $50 miles of the center of population
Of the United States: and in the great
valley of the mississippi, and within
thirty six hours by rail from the city
OF New orleans To the farthest limits
of the valley. there is a population of
5000 600. The reclamation of this
vast coastal plain is a gigantic under
taking. 1t offers large returns to
capital. The demand for these alluvi-
al lands is increasing so rapidly that
reclamation must and will be vigorous
~ pushed"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
BACTER|oLOGY At
ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
-ackIng State Laboratory. Physicians
Will be Given All Possible Ser
vice by the State School.

Pending the establishment of a state
meteorological laboratory. which was
projected short time ago. and failed
OF passabe in the appropriations bill,
the University Of Arizona will provide
meteorological service for the physi-
clans of the state.
DR.. Finn, secretary of the Arizona
Medical association. stated a few
weeks ago that if the university could
furnish the service ii would be much
appreciated by the profession The
university took the matter under ad-
visement and is now glad To announce
the completion of plans for the service.
DIR. Schnabcl Of Tucson. late city
bacteriOlogist, and with much success
full experience in this work, has now
been associated with the university
faculty and will supervise the tests
The resources of the university, togo
Their with those of DR. Schnabers own
well equipped laboratory, will he en-
ployed. Physicians may now send to
the university cultures of various dis
eases, have the tests made and re-
ports promptly returned. Special at
tention will be given to prompt ser
vice. that the diagnosis Of disease may
be more quickly determined. The re-
suits on private and public health
must be beneficient.
The university does this work as a
form of public service and will look
for reward only in the good will of the
citizens of the state. The fees for the
tests will be made as nominal as pos
sible and will be fully announced i'm
circular to be sent to the physicians
of the state In the same circular def
mite instructions will be given for
gathering the data and material for
the tests, SO that the most satisfactory
returns may be made. This circular
will soon be issued.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
THE HONESTY OF BASEBALL

Baseball is essentially an honest
game ard for this the national com
mission deserves credit. There WAS q
time when accusations of the selling
of games by players and clubs We're
common: stringent rules and drastic
action put a stop To that sort Of
thing: occasionally there are charges
of trick play, or OF intentional injury
to an opponent: hut rarely, if ever is
there doubt about the genuineness of
the effort to win Moreover. there is
practically no public betting on base
ball. All in all. it is a fine and ex-
citing sport. If one must take his
exercise VIGOROUSLY. we may say. in
the language Of the bleachers. that
the baseball fan is wise guy.-The
outlook.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
SHE USED A CLUB.
Mrs. Moore Took Drastic Measures
tc Subdue Her Husband.

REDWOOD CITY. Nov 20-Mar-
earCt l.. Behrmann. Mrs. Moore
maid. was the principal witness at
the divorce suit today against J.
Moore a millionaire coal dealer OF
this city and San Francisco. Shr
testified having witnessed scVcra!
family quarre!s but saw no actual
violence except once when Mrs. Moor"
pursued her spouse with a club, Dr
C. w. Childester. called by the plain
tiff. testified he had been summoned
10 the Moore house once To treat Mrs
Moore for bruises and abrasions
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
HANKSGIyiNG, A HUNGER
FESTIVAL.

There is a story-loved by all Ger
manic people, ana haply by the rSst OF
mankind who know it-of gold shin
ing at the bottom of the rushing river
Of ages No atom Of it was ever taken
away because it was guarded by the
immortal vigilance. Mans faith has
always been that the gold of autumn
between the shores of the hills will
CLEAN in its place until the divine for
sakes it. He has always worshipped
the god of the yellow corn.
Thus Thanksgiving Day has perhaps
within itself two elements of perp5t-
uity. 1t is the festival Of the two
ihungers-the hunger of the fields. and
the hunger of the harvester that he
may himself escape the law Of the har-
! vest. which is To- perish - Munsey's
Magazine.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
Powerful Stuff.

Have you any hair topic?" asked
the stranger in the BARRIERS chair.
YES. sir" was the reply of the mod
est tonsorial artist, "but 1 hope. sir,
you will not ask me to apply it on
your head. If did give you an appli-
cation you would accuse Nc Of ex-
tortion, for l should be forced &c ave
you at least three hair-cuts. and
charge you for same. before you
would be presentable enough to leave
the shop, SIR"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
THE COLISEUM

\ big week of vaudeville with three
star attractions. Sandy McGreeor.
Scotch comedian and LADDERS only
rival in Scotch character songs.
Kraft and Myrtle. The Two Nevsics''
an act fun Of interest and the jesse
lyns. in A Slave Of the Galleys, 80
q $4,000 production with a record run
of $50 nights in New York An act
without a peer in this line. not in
many months has a combination of
talent such as this presented itself
in a single week. The Joss.lyHs
are a whole show.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21

Comstock, r. c. Kerens. Thomas Ker-
ems. T. F. Miller
The high line" through Meadow
Wash. Nevada. has been completed
and turned over to the operating de-
partment. At the annual meeting or
the TonOpah and Las Vegas railroad
these directors were elected: W. A.
Clark. c. o. Whittemore, David Keith
W. NJ Clark. W. II. COmstock. j. Ross
Clark, w. A. Clark. Jr
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
ACTIVE AT Ell PASO,

FL Paso, Texas Nov. 2O.-Tw)
troops of the Fourth cavalry stationed
at Fort Bliss have been ordered to the
border, presumably for patrol duty.
Reyes sympathizers in Juarez are
quiet and there is no evidence of ac-
uvity on this side of the line except
among United States troops.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
HE SAW ESCABOZA.

DOUGLAS, Ariz., Nov. 20.-Carl
Shandelmeier an officer in the insur-
recto army during the recent rebellion.
who is now located at NacOzari. de-
clared today that he saw and talked
with General EsCaboza, the Mexican
bandit chief in Douglas yesterday.
Shandelmeier further stated that ES-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
AMUSEMEN IS

chorus Lady" It is fun of sur
prises from the rise OF the first cur
tain. People like surprises. and they
ar. sure To- act thrm. no matter how
often The chorus Lady has been
seen. \ play like this is bound to
br.ak all records, and the long con-
tiruous runs i'm every large city of
the east IS evidence of this fact it
being the only play to ever reach
three seasons i'm New York. 1t is now
ou its second traus-continental tour.
and reports from other cities where
the company has appeared, Indicate
that il is doing even bigger business
this season than ever before.
This delightful play will be seen
at the Elks theater for two perform
arccs. Saturday and Sunday nights
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
STOCKHOLDERS MEET.
Directors for an Important Railroad
Have Been Chosen.

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 20-At the
annual meeting of the stockholders of
the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt
Lake railroad today, the following di-
rectOrs were reelected: w. FL Ban
croft, II. r. Belts. r. :. Lovctt. Will
liam Mahl. W. G. Graycroft. J. r Sar-
tori. w. \. Clark. J. Ross Clark. w H.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21

Christmas time and cndeavorinG to
while away the lonely holiday with a
poker game The dialogue is breezy
and So true to life that it makes an
instant appeal To every man and
woman in the audience. Don Mac
MILAN is the leading role, is a COM
edian OF more than average ability,
and the presenting company is adj
mirable in every respect.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21

caboZa crossed the line into Mexico
today. So far as known no one else
saw Escaboza. There are no open rev.
signs here. Across the line
in Aqua Prieta people today are cele-
brating the first anniversary Of the
launching Of the Madero government
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
THE CHORUS LADY"

The chorus Lady" Acknowledged
by thcatcr Eoors throughout the coun-
try, as being the greatest play Of
stage life ever written. viii be pre-
scented here at the Eiks Theatcr. on
November - and 20. This clever
play. written by James Forbes. outhor
of The Travelling Salesman and
The Commuters" depicts "a romantic
story of stage life fun OF heart in
terest. aud interviewer throughout
with enough delightful mcrrimcnt 90
make this play the biggest init of
years While the comedy element
predominatos, still there are many
touching dramatic scenes in The
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
CLOUD HOVERs OVER MEXICO
Continued from Page One)

Lane has Informed the Governor that
the STATE militia and rangers are
vested with authority under the laws
"f Texas To- seize arms being ac-
Cumulated during time of peace when
circumstances Indicate Il Threatening
movement against friendly powers or
Eeighbors
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
THE TRAVELLING SALESMAN"

No more natural scene has been
presented on the stage than that in
the second act of The Travelling
Salesman. James Forbes greatest
comedy. which viii come to the Elks
Theater on Friday, November u. In
this scene is shown a party of tray
ding men -kept ON the road- at
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
KIRBY is PRESIDENT.

New York. Nov. 20.-Gustavus T.
Kirby of New York was today elected
president of the Amateur Athletic I'm
ion. succeeding f.. c. Brown of Chi
cage
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21

Try Republican Want Ads for re-
SIIlIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-14
HISTORIC RAILWAY VARIETIES.

AT the opposite end OF the pole from this
almost too literally filed Devon sandwich
is the railway sandwich. Thin AMI dry, its
ends slightly curlcd. this sandwich reposes
beneath round glass cover at the buffet Of
every railway statiou-a relic, prehistoric;
II is composed Of two pieces Of bread.
boardlike IN their hardness. between which
are laid a few stringy portions of nam. and
a liberal allowance of mustard-this latter
ingredient is inexpensive. but lends an arts
tocratic flavor 10 the oandw'ich.
The epicure when directing the making
Of his sandwich sees 10 II that all the
contents are finely minced or cut up, for
thus only can the sandwich be eaten in
perfection Chicken. finely shredded. is
favorite ingredient-one sandwich lover,
while eating in France. was RECALLED day
after day with sandwiches Of peculiar deli
cacy; the youngest and most tender chick
ems. he thought. must assuredly have been
used in their manufacture one day. how
ever the sandwiches We're less desirable
in fact distinctly tough-and the English
man demonstrated The hotel keeper was
desolated-a thousand apologies-monsieur
must positively excuse the frogs, Those
imbecios would not permit themselves to
be caught with their customary docility,
but had leaped about the cage with such
unseemngly agility that assuredy the
muscles Of their legs must have hardened
beyond all expectation.
In England one county stu ressts the
encroachments of the andwich-Cornwall
will have none OF IT, There the pasty
reigns supremc-that delectable compound
Of meat. onion, and potato, enclosed IN
semi circle of rich brown crust. Pilots,
fishermen, farm laborers and school chill
dren. one and all carry their pasties; these
range In size from a comparatively minute
semi circle priced in confectioners shops
al two pence, 10 gigantic combinations Of
meat and crust that no ordinary dish can
hold. Even the tramp. in Cornwall. scorns
travellers diet of bread and cheese: he
too seated by the roadside on a heap Of
stones. will he observed to draw from
some recess in his tattered coat a sub
stantial pasty."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-14
RECORDING EARTHQUAKES.

Deem I'm the cellar OF the building Of the
State Geological Department, in State
street. is seismograph one OF the
marvellous inventions Of latter day science
that records the time, region and duration
Of earthouakes 1t was installed on March
10. 1906. and has been running continuously
since A..
Soon after II registered the most dis
astrous earthquake shock known 10 North
America since its discovery. the disaster
that wrecked san Francisco on AprlI io'
1906 Before the news OF the CalacIysih III
the Golden Gate city" had been nashed
by telegraph TO the newspapers OF Aipahys
the faithful little machine In the ceIar ~
the State Geological hall had recorned ne
earth waves OF the catastrophe "'Hin
brought so much destruction to one oi inc
faireSt American cities. .,,.r
The seismograph installed IN the cei'a
Of Geological Hall IS the lnNcnuol vi
Professor Omori, professor of selsihoioBS
at the University of Toxic.
II was later improved by the makers; -
& A Bosch, OF Strasburg, Germany; ne
instrument II placed on concrete pier &c.
into the ground To a depth OF three lee.
and resting upon an undisturbed stratum OF
clay. The foundation is isolated, so ihat
no Jar which would affect the bulldins,
such as that made by a passing trolley
car can be communicated to it.-Aibany
X nicker booker Press.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-14
The Sandwich
Owes Its Origin :.
to a Card Game
OR AT LEAST ITS NAME
Earl of Sandwich Couldn't
Stop Playing to Eat, So
Employed the Popular
Makeshift.

History dates the sandwich from 1853. II
that year the Earl of Sandwich-notorious
a. Jeremy Twitcher'-rebelled once and
for all against the tyranny Of meal times.
whereby each day the hours of gambling
were curtailed. Therefore. calling to the
waiter-who, having announced dinner
lowered uneasly round the table-the earl
ordered that pieces Of meat should be laid
between two slices Of bread and brought
II him as he sat at play. This was done.
and the sandwich was born. History does
not relate whether the earls companions
were sufficiently devoted gamblers to ac-
quiesce without demur in the curtaIling
of their meals, but great must have been
the relief OF cook and waiter when this
simple substitute for a meal Of many
courses was adapted. says "The London
Globe"
Recent investigation. however. has some
what detracted from Jeremy Twitcher's
fame as the inventor OF sandwiches. With
out doubt he reintroduced and christened
the sandwich, but the Romans-those spe-
cialists in ELECTROMAGNETIC credited with
ito invention: sandwiches. under the name
OF offula, being a favorite food In Roman
days Possibly. indeed. the sandwich was
introduced into Britain by Roman con
querors together with the snail, but. like
the snail. IT found little favor with the
Saxons. or, later. with tho Normans. whose
tastes inclined to fare OF a more robust
nature. Therefore. during many centuries,
the sandwich lay dormant. to be resur-
rccted and renamed by the fertile brain of
Jeremy TNitcher
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-14
FUEL FROM STREET RUBBISH.

Hitherto rubbish collected by street clean
ers in Amsterdam has been assorted pa
per. rags. metals and glass have been SOLO
10 dealers therein. the residue as manure.
The city authorities are now considering
converting the street rubbish as a mass
into combustble briquets for heating boil
ers They have found that a Southwark
London, and at ST Ouen. France, street
rubbish is transformed into marketable
product. At Southwark all the refuse Is
crushed 10 a powder. when Is sold as
manure. At St Ouen the powder thus
made. with the addition Of combustible sub
stances is formed into d cheap fuel. The
Amsterdam authorities experimental al
Joth these places. combining powder made
mere with coal TAR from the Amsterdam
bas"orks and pressing tho substance into
DIi4uetk. The experiment was successful.
ana disposed the Amsterdam authorities
toward establishing plant for producing
biiquets from street rubbish.
The quantity OF material which can be
worked in Amsterdam is about 10000 tons
year II Is estimated that an establish
ntnt 20 work this will cost about $1,000
mat the annual expense thereof will be
ABOUT $s5,VO; That the product Will be about
900 tons, costing 81 10 a ton. II Is be-
neved that the briquets can be sold for a
net price Of 81 80 A ton. which would yield
a proht or over $4,000 year. At present
me street refuse Of Amsterdam Is dis
POSED or at loss Of $4,000 4 year BE-
Sues the anticipated financial profit. IL is
reasoned that the danger IN times % cpl
oernic VIII be much reduced by this trans
formation OF street refuse, which amounts
70 oestruction.-COns Report.