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The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15
HOW ABOUT YOU,

So many of us holler, as we wear the heavy collar, that the world is set against us and our plans; as we figure our condition, we shut down on all ambition, and prepare to get our compliment of cans. But the truth is, could you hit it, and you never would admit it, that you, yourself, are more than half to blame; you're not treating yourself fairly ifyou don t treat yourself squarely, and that's the only way to play the game. For the whole world hates a mummy and smart people dodge a dummy; make noise, grab all the credit you can take, and the world will not reject you, it will make room and respect you-so give yourself the best of every break. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

That Flagstaff lacks enterprise is evidenced by the fact that while Flagstaff has been asleep, an electric railroad has built to. Tonto basin; the county has been divided 45.6 per cent; a new court house and new set of county officers elected in the 45.6 per cent end; the county funds and bonded in- dibetdness dirided, and an embargo put on any west 45.6 per cent end spending any money east of Belle mont.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15
ABOUT ADVERTISING

There is no good in printers ink" with emphasis, says Jabez Dink. "I tried that graft for many years; 1t brought me bitter ness and tears. Last summer l blew scads in droves announcing low-priced heating stoves; such bargains as l offered then were never known by mortal men, and not a customer arrove--l didn't sell doggone stove This win ter l have tried once more to bring the people to my store; 1 advertised some useful wares porch furniture and garden chairs, and didn't sell enough to pay the ad expenses for. dayl To one great truth I'll put you wise-it doesn't pay to advertise" But Gaffer Spink, across the street, says advertising can't be beat. 1T think of what the people need, and then write ads that they will read" says Gafier Spink, who gets the dough, while rivals wiring their hands in woe. "I don't cry 'fans!' when winters nigh, or Christmas trees in mid-Julyl"- Walt Mason.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15
Notice for Publication (Publisher)
 oI557I
Department of the Interior IT ( and Office at phoen;x

Department of the Interior
 U. 5. Land Office at Phoenix,
 Arizona, March I, 1912.
 Notice is hereby given that Charles w. Heiser, of Flagstaff, Ariz., who, on September 20, IoII, made homestead entry No. oI557I, for WIZ SWA, SH NWA, Section 32, Township a5 N, Range 10 E., G. & s. R. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before clerk of superior court at Flagstaff, Ariz., on the 10th day of April, 1912.
 Claimant names as witnesses: J. L. Daugherty, Benj. F. Doney, Alex McDermid, Lewis Benedict, all of Flagstaff, Ariz.
 FRANK H. PARKER, mar. .8.-apr.5 Register.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

For the next few weeks MT. w. ]. Wright will have charge of The Sun, during the time the present editor is assisting the democrats in the state senate to run the legislative branch of the new state. Our effort will be to see that the laws of the new state are as few as possible to do the business. During our ab- sence The Sun will undoubtedly shine clearer and be better than ever before.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

Amundsen has discovered the south pole. We now have the north pole to the north, the south pole to the south, but as yet few have been able to locate the long lines on the map running around the earth from east to west, also north and south.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

Free raw sugar and free raw wool should be of great advantage to the people-The raw sugar and wool is cheap enough now, but if put on the free list by democrats, it will be of great assistance to manufacturers they are the ones now starving and greatly crippled by high prices-yes? noe
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15
A movement to mark all street

A movement to mark all street corners with the names of the streets and avenues would help some. The town is growing rap idly and is filled with strangers throughout the year. Neat signs would not cost great deal and would be big help.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

A presidential primary would be a splendid thing-for the news papers. Office seekers should be made to pay for the privilege. The higher the price the more money it takes to be a candidate consequently we will have a richer bunch of candidates to pluck.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

While the beautiful was falling in this section the first of the week the southern part of the state was visited with heavy rains and the country was benefited at both ends of the line.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

Governor Hunt agrees to resign if any of his trusty prisoners that are being sent about the state on their honor, escape. Some philan- thropist might hand a prisoner a few dollars and show him the way out.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

An old man 86 years of age suffering with asthma, was arrested and fined SIo or ten days in jail in Los Angeles recently for disturb ing the peace with his heavy breathing. City authorities evi- dently did not want him to disturb the dead.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

lust to show that he wills accept the nomination if given him by the party, Roosevelt will shortly take the stump, probably merely to assist the party in making up its mind.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

Some 468 American soldiers from Manila are now on duty at Pekin, China. The presence of American troops in the Oriental land may have a subduing influ- ence on some of the inhabitants.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

The Mexican revolution seems to revolute around "swag" more than around mere policies, &c. Gen Roias revoluted S2o,ooo out of the bank at Juarez while pro- tecting" it.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

There is little reason to think that the people of the country will sanction the third term proposi- ton. Anything bordering on the monarchial idea is repulsive to Americanism.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

If you don't want The Sun drop us a card-if you do drop us a hint and S2 .oo per. Its real good paper under the circumstances.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

If Uncle Andy Carnage would only donate a few more million for peace commission, the whole darned world might mix up.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

The curbing or handling of the trusts will probably be a big plank in one of the national plat forms in the next presidential campaign. The tariff" question is one of the blanks that will also find prominent place.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

An exchange has suggested that someone whisper to Teddy that he is down-and-out has-been. No use. He has to be showed" |"
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

Make up the slate for the new city officials from the best boost CTS in the city, then all help 'em boost
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

It is just as we said. Congress- man Hayden hasn't secured an appropriation for a new public building nor paid of the water users debts in Salt River valley, yet he has been in congress severial weeks.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

California claims to have a bumper lemon crop. The lemon and tourist crop are both picked at about the same time over there
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

If you can get any one to form a ring, throw your hat in it-you might get it back.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15
Pierp. Morgan received |

]. Pierp. Morgan received the paltry sum of S6o,ooo, 1000 for promoting the steel trust. Yet there are people who kick about these little trusts and complain bitterly because they do not pay expenses.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

If you haven't any original ideas for our Booster Column, borrow some and send them in.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

Since the discovery of the north and south pole wonder what will be the next thing on the program1
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

Arizona and New Mexico will carry ten electoral votes in the election for president.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

There's heap to boast of and be proud of in Northern Arizona we're going south tomorrow.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15
New Mexico delegates are for Toft

The government will likely send additional troups to the Mexican border.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-15

community of interest is all bosh according to this correspondent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03

"I don't know how the houses are fixed up on the inside, but the outer surroundings look all right to me; a hovel with a back yard is palace to a Chicago tenement house where the poorer element live" This statement was made yesterday by Judge Henry D. Cochlan, prominent attorney of Chicago, who is the guest of J. E. Budwig, when speaking of the several negro settlements of the city.
 Judge Cochlan has been in Bir1ning- ham several days and is unstinted in his praise of the city and it's possi- bilities. He said there were more de- velopments of substantial nature in this district than any place he has re- gently seen. In company with his host he has toured almost every part of the grea ter city and expressed amazement at the number and character of the improvements, which, he said, were in dicative of the prosperity of the city.
 Judge Cochlan praised especially the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
VERY LARGE VOTE
 POLLED YESTERDAY
The Chamber of Commerce Members Broke Record
 in Electing Officers

The largest vote in the history of the Chamber of Commerce was boiled at the regular annual election held yesterday Chamber of Commerce headquarters. A greater degree of interest was evidenced by the membership of the body in begm- ming the new administration auspieiousfy and comparatively than ever before. The balloting began to show heavy proportions with the opening of the polls.
 D. B. Grace, Jerome Tucker and John D. Turner were the managers of the election and the ticket selected by the nominating committee of the Chamber of Commerce was. the only one submitted for, the choice of the voters. The nom mating committee consisted of M. F.. Messer, chairman; Turner Ashby Weller, George B. Ward, who were presented to the. general body as nominating executives by Solon Jacobs.
 The following is the list of officials for mally elected yesterday to control the 1912 destlnies of the Chamber of Con- merce
 President-John W. Sibley.,
 First Vice President-Richard w. Mas sey.
 Second Vice President-A. H. Ford
 Trustees-Robert M. Goodall. Thomas II. Motion and Sterling A. Wood.
 Drectors-R Robert Jemison, Jr., J. w.. Mcqueen, James J. Smith, George Gordon Crawford. Thomas o. Smith and Webb w.. Crawford
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
|NSPEC{S FRISCO
 MOBILE PROPERTY
WincheIl States Company Will Build Extension in
 Tennessee at Once

Mobile, February 2.-(Special. )-B. l.. Winchell president of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad, and chairman of the board of directors of the New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago railroad, control of which was recently acquired by the Frisco line, made an inspection of the property of the company here today.
 MT. Winchell stated that it was the intention of the company to proceed with the construction of an extension at once between Missleton, Tenn, and Jackson, where a connection will be had with the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railway.
 It is the intention of the Frisco to operate over the Nashville, Chatta- nooga and St. Louis from Jackson to Paducah, bridge the Ohio river and enter Chicago via the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad. Mir. Winchell stated that the work of improving the line in order to make fast freight and passenger traffic possible would begin as soon as the frost was out of the ground at the northern end, and would be rushed to completion.
 The proposed through line of the Frisco will, 1t is said place Mobile four hours nearer Chicago and St. Louis than at present. A large territory in eastern Mississippi will be greatly ben- efted by the proposed new service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
ALEX BONNYMAN
 HERE YESTERDAY
Business Condition Sound. What Helps Alabama
 Helps A., B. X A."

Alex Bonnyman, general manager of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic rail- road, was in Birmingham yesterday for short time. He was engaged in an in- spection of the operating department of the line, and in conference with his broth CT, James Bonnyman, and Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic officials.
 He said that his company was in the market for 10 new locomotives, which win necessitate a large expenditure, but that little additional rolling stock was to be bought at this time.
 Business conditions are sound," said MT. Bonnyman. "but naturally business has slackened during the time just fol- lowing the holidays. The traffic of our line is very good. and we do not feel any fear for the outlook. Birmingham as usual is giving us considerable tonnage. and we are not complaining as to this district"
 In reference to the claim that Georgia was securing a larger part of coloniza- tion attention from the Atlanta, Birming- ham and Atlantic than Alabama, MT. Bonnyman said that while that was not in his line of work exactly. yet he felt sure the officials In every department felt kindly toward Alabama, and would read fly assist in bettering agricultural condi- tions here.
 We try in every way to induce immi grants to reside in states on our lne," said MT Bonnyman. We offer them spe- cial rates and assist them in every way. There has recently been purchased in Georgia very large body of land on our line for colonization purposes, which was somewhat out of the ordinary. That sell dom occurs. and I take it some attention was attracted when the proportion of the sale became known. As time passes we will do all that is within our power to as- sist in making Alabama richer and to do that we will be compelled to help settle the idle acres along our lines. Every thing that helps Alabama helps the At lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad"
 MT. Bonnyman returned to Atlanta last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
CONTINUES WORK
 ON INDICTMENTS

Indianapolis, February 2.-Work was continued by District Attorney Miller today in completing the forms of the thirty or more indictments which, it is reported, the federal grand jury will vote on next Tuesday at the conclusion of the governments investigation into the dynamite conspiracy
 It is said if any arrests are to follow it will be arranged that they will take place simultaneously three or four days after the jury reports. The delay will permit the sending of papers to the dis tricts in which any accused men are known to be-
 A report from Chicago that government agents were Investigating a fire there last December in which records which might have thrown light on the dyna- mite cases were destroyed, was explained today in the statement that correspond ence taken out of the iron workers of- fees here has been searched for in many cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
MATTERS SETTLED
 BY COMMISSION

The city commission yesterday after noon authorized the park commission to spend $11o0 for shrubbery and lights for Rhodes park
 T. w. Bryan. whose petition for SIP for lost time and doctors bill as a re- suit of his having been kicked by a fire horse. was denied by the commission in q previous session, yesterday succeeded in reopening the case. Commissioner Weatherly, in whose hands the matter was put, will settle the claim.
 Commissioner Weatherly was authorized to settle the suit brought against the city by Mrs. E. J. Lampkin of Walker avenue. East Lake, who alleges perma- nent damage to her property. Assistant City Attorney NJ. M. Ullman stated that he could compromise for less than $500, and he thought it advisable to do so. The suit is for $500. The charge is that the city constructed a six foot fill which forces water, in rainy seasons. over the Lampkin property.
 The commissioners agreed to except and II, from the ordinance providing for paNlng INenty-SlXth street rom Avenue c to Madison avenue.
 The petition of citizens of East Bir- mingham for Ii arc lights was received. The city light inspector reported that the citizens of East Birmingham should be given three Tungstens.
 Al Thorpe, connected with the city's water plant at North Birmingham, made complaint yesterday afternoon to the effect that the citizens served were vast ing more water than they were consum- ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
EFFORTS ID STOP
 B|G FIRE WASTE
State Association Will Be Formed at Meeting Here
 in March '

Nearly all arrangements have been com pleted for the organization of the Ala bama Fire Prevention association, and a number Of prominent students upon this question, together with prominent insur- ance men and state officials have been invited to attend the meeting here, where the organization will be perfected in the early part of March. Fred c. calkins, special agent for the Northern Assurance company of London, and also chairman of the organization committee of the Ms sissippl Fire Prevention society, will act as chairman of the meeting, and will at- tend to all the matters that come under the jurisdiction of the organizer of the association.
 Many speakers have been invited to at tend the initial meeting, among them be- irg Lloyd D. Batre of Thames & Batre of Mobile: R. F. Manly of the local board, Chief A. Y. Bennett. chief of the fire department; John L. Parker, presi- dent of the Board of Trade, and Richard w. Massey. Cy Brown, secretary of state, Hervey ". Laird, chief deputy insurance commissioner, w. w. Crawford, and Rob- ort Moulthrop, president of the Southern states Fire. Casualty Insurance com- pany.
 W. L. Reynolds, the leader in the movement, has stated that fully 200 in- surance men from throughout the south will be present at the meeting, and that perhaps, every prominent insurance com- pany in ine state would have repre- sentative.
 In speaking of the Fire Prevention so- ciety, MT. Reynolds said: We think that the great and unnecessary fire loss in this couptry should be reduced, and We feel that this will prove one of the most eff fective ways of doing away with it. The fire loss was estimated by reliable insur- ance men 10 be s245,O0G,o9G for the year Of 1911. This was burned up, without any good being derived from 1t and an abso- lute waste to all. All the fire loss of all nations of the world added together would not equal this tremendous loss.
 "The cost of this is nothing less than a small. calamity. If the people would only realize what they lose, l think they would certainly cooperate with the men in this movement. beSlutS liliS tItHlthu- ous national fire loss, Alabama stands near the front among the states which have d high rate. The people may say: Well, what do we care as long as there is insurance? They do hot understand If the fire loss is larger then the premium on insurance is much higher, and the peo- Die pay for the loss and not the insur- ance companies.
 I've hope by educating the public by newspaper publicity and through lectures as 10 how to prevent this waste, to lower this calamity making fire loss. By the means of the fire prevention associations in other states the fire loss has been low cred and we believe that the people of Alabama are as anxious to do the same 'as the people of other states. Alabama is the only southern state, excepting Texas, which has not taken some steps in this direction.
 '1n Louisiana during the past week a fire pre1ention association was formed there, and we will be tho next to organ ize"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
PARTY T|DEWATER
 OFFICIALS COMING

A party of Tidewater officials are expected in Birmingham within q short time for the purpose of looking over the construction of the line which has progressed very rapidly during the past few months.
 I. NJ. Dewberry of the Tidewater company said yesterday the party would probably include Morris Broth- CTS. the fnanciers who placed the bonds of the company, and other prom inent holders of Tidewater securities. From what can be learned all the off cials are very much pleased with the work as il has progressed so far and are determined to construct the line to it's ultimate destination as soon as that can be agreed upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
KERSHAW AWARDED 1. & N. CONTRACT
Local Firm Will Make Cut at HartselIe for the New
 Double Track

The first contract on the double tracking of the Louisville and Nash ville railroad between Nashville, Tenn, and Birmingham was awarded to the c. q. Kershaw Contracting company of this city Thursday at Louisville, Ky. John Howe Peyton, assistant to the president of the Louisville and Nashville. has contraced with the local company for the construction of the Hartselle cut at an aggregate cost ot s2OO. 900. The working outfits to be en- gaged on this portion of the road building will be sent to the Hartselle district which is about GO miles distant, on Monday.
 C. c. Kershaw, president of the Ker- shaw Contracting company arrived in this city yesterday morning with the news of his successful bid and the an- nouncement was made that the steam shovel labor corps and other essentials for the work of double tracking Will be placed on the ground early next week. This work will consume the next two weeks and according to MT. Kershaw this was the only contract
  Thursday evening.
 The Kershaw Contracting company is also constructing lines for the Louis vile and Nashville at Jackson, Kyo having two outfits at work there and is the first Birmingham firm to se- cure a share of the gigantic double tracking work that is being done by this railroad at an expenditure of some 15,000, GOO.
 C. G. Kershaw originally came from Talladega, where his construction work is most favorably known One of the most prominent of his achievements in this district was the filling of the Att 1anta, Birmingham and Atlantic viaduct at Bessemer. This contract was fin- ished within a few months last spring and consisted of making a solid foun- da tion for the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic tracks as they leave Reeders Gap in Red mountain and come into the Bessemer passenger station at a high elevation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
SHAW CONDEMNS
 THE ALDR|CH PLAN

Boston, February 2-The idea of na- tional reserve association was condemned by former Secretary of the Treasury Les lie M. Shaw in an address on The Proposed Banking and Currency Legis- lation" before the Economic club to- night.
 The plan" said MT Shaw, will not. Tn my judgment, provide an elastic currency. It is unscientific, novel and purely ex- perimental, yet it revolutionizes our en- tire banking system.
 We have sufficient money and sut1l- cient currency to meet the demands or business under ordinary conditions. All things considered, our circulating medium is in quality the best in the world. us sole defect is it's failure to respond to the extraordinary demands of commerce.. The belief which must consist Of some form of supplemental currency shouia spring into existence when needed, re- main in use as long as needed and then automatically retire with equal prompt ness. It must be of character ldentical with what is in daily use. There are many ways by which this can be accomplished, but it's accomplishment will. of coo<se. relieve the south from dependence upon Wall street."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
VIRGINIA FOLLOWS
 ALABAMA'S EXAMPLE

Montgomery, February 2.-(Special) State Game Commissioner John H. Wallace, Jr., is in receipt of a letter from Richmond Va, which brings the intelligence that bill, copied after the one introduced and adopted by the Alabama legislature several years ago, protecting the game and fish of Ala bama has been introduced in the Vir- ginia assembly and stand an excellent chance of being adopted
 Commissioner Wallace has also re- ceived notification that a model of the Alabama game laws has been in- troduced in the Mississippi legislature by the senate committee and has been reported fayorably.