Arizona republican., 1915-07-11
LODGE LORE

reached, and all who made the trip were very appreciative of the ex- tremely quiet CD and painstaking manner in which all obstacles to tender feet in this hitherto dangerous trail had been carefully removed, and the danger from the burning sands and precipitation to the depths of an un- known world eliminated although there were some who escaped only by a close shave. Circumstances that were beyond the control of the brigand band helped to one down old Ben -ai- a-de, the tiger usually the most dread cd and vicious animal encountered on these trips, for the brute, taking ad- vantage of the easy disposition and good nature Of George McClarty and H. B Claflin, who were commissioned to supply the proper amount of Vitriol needed for the correct snap in the eyes, prevailed upon them (they say) to admit of a small amount of special concoction prepared by Notary Duncan under the disguise of iced tea in place of the usual zemZem: the disguise was a success. for the small amount served out was sufficient to cause its eyes to lose their expected luster and dash b,indly from place to place in the parade, into the crowds upon the streets, much to the pleasure of the small boy whose inquisitiveness was both attracted and repelled by the un- seen power intailed. and whilst for a time 1t got beyond the control of it's rider. # was eventually brought with in the bounds of reason and returned to it's position with a sadly marred visase, otherwise it's vicious temper was kept under proper control by Is rider Notary Pheby, whose efforts to recapture after the Hayden trip had proved successful only by resorting to charming by the well known ode of the
 Fl Yemanah TigerI When AriZOna's fertile plains were |
 naught but desert waste. A tiger lean and wan did seek some
 thing to his taste. With gleamlng eye. at break Of morn, l
 he left his safe retreat, And tramped the burning sands till |
 night, before he found his meat, l
 Chorus. Whoa. Ben -a-a- de, Ben -ai-a-de, Ben i
 ai-a-de, Whoa, Ben-aiia- de, the Fl Yemamah |
 Tiger. I1t q ran ana walked ana CTOuGntQ ana |
 stalked, till in sorry plight, When he scented something from afar
 before it hove in sight, Which proved to be a caravan, loaded |
 down with Dokey ware, In Which he knew was Tyro meat, and i
 lots of Zem Zem rare
 Chorus.
 With tail aswish and savage snarl he |
 makes a vicious spring. And lands upon d package neat of ni-
 troglycerine. To get clear from the muss he tries
 with might and main, But BIigands true adopted him and |
 gave to him a name
 Chorus.
 Benai-a de, the Tigers name, that
 roamed this desert land. Until he met this Brigand band who
 took him by the hand. And now he lives in Castle Halls of
 all this grand domain, terror to the Tyro who dares dispute
 his claim.
 Chorus.
 -'s' S'D'fA i' ipAbf iiiS bIt ttIli lS " Oi St
 Hes hungry you can see. And thirsty as the fish that lives in
 depths Of Zem Zem free. He likes to feed on Cancels hump just
 watch him wag his tail. When he chaws a stick of dynamite
 and launches on the trail. Chorus.
 He is most fastitious chap, mas
 sages every morn. His claws are manicured with care
 and sharp as cactus thorn. Ills tale has an artistic curve, his
 teeth are bright as pearls, He tangoes in the latest style and is
 partial to the girls.
 Chorus.
 His eyes they get a winning snap by
 vitriol in his tea And this is much in evidence when
 out upon a spree hobble skirt will make him pant, as
 if to breathe his last. But ere he dies he madlv tries to get
 it in his grasp.
 Chorus.
  to record that of the many lurest and attractions of the Mile High City the band of votaries all returned mi safety to their anxious families, although it is not exactly clear how our Notary George Brisbois evaded the clutches of the law for stealing an auto, unless it was by exp- sure on his person of ere dentials of authority from the city of Phoenix which acted as an attorney and secured his release just as the shadows of prison bars were obscuring the glorious Arizona sunlight.
 The fire department was found to be very accommodating and easily in duced to satisfy the inquisitiveness of Sterling Price as to the nature of the liquid being dispensed by the hose company and we understand the wear ing apparel is still upon the line. But what became of our treasurer, George Kane. is still shrouded in mys- tery, for the last seen of him and his co partner, Greenlee, was when they were seen hauling into town from