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The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
COC0N|N0 FOREST HASl
 RECORD FOR FOREST FIRES

The reports which have been sent in to District headquarters of the Forest Service for Arizona and New Mexico indicate that the Forest fire season is practically closed for this year in the two states. In ordinary seasons there is but little danger of bad forest fires in the fall of the year, with the exception of the ex- treme northern forests of New Mexi- co.
 The record of having extinguished 610 fires successfully, with the keep ing of 343 of these, or over 50 per cent, to less than a quarter of an acre in size indicates the effectiveness with which the forest firemen worked.
 The total area covered by fire was trife over 30,000 acres, or an aver age of less than 50 acres per fire.
 The Coconino forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, had 1855 fires, or about one- third of the total for this service dis trict. However, the total area burned by these fires amounted to only $50 acres.
 The other fifteen forests had num- bers of fires running from 56 to 6, which was the number reported from the Chiricahua in southeastern Ari- zona.
 In considering the unfavorable sea- son which was marked by frequent winds of unusual velocity and long period when no moisture came, it is felt that the showing made represents distinct progress in fire suppress sion. In 1913, one of the worst pre- vious recent years, 606 fires burned over 54,000 acres. The material re- duction in area burned over 54,000 acres. The material reduction in this year means considerable saving of forest resources.
 The fact that a large number of these fires were caused by human agencies and were clearly preventable indicates that with grater care in the use of fire by the public in the forests, the annual loss could be reduced still further.
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
Gasoline Users Beware

Gasoline users were warned today by Vann H. Manning, director of the bureau of mines, that specific gravity was not a satisfactory basis for the purchase of gasoline and that tests with machines made within the last two years had shown less than 2 per cent difference in power between "A gravity and 60 gravity. MT. Manning was speaking before meeting held in connection with a local inquiry in to the price of gasoline. He said it was estimated the country had only enough petroleum resources to last 27 to 30 years at the present rate of con- sumption, and that automobile manu- lecturers figured on seeing more than 3,250,000 cars in use in the United States by the first of next year.
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
Lines Be Bothered

In her draped and darkened tent the amateur palmist was reading hands for a charity. Her present client was a fair maid, who waited impatiently to hear her fate.
 "Ah," said the palmist, with slow impressiveness. q see by your hand that you are going to be married"
 "How wonderful!" said the girl, with blush.
 "And," went on the wise one, a note of ascerbility in her voice. q see that you are engaged to MT. Binks."
 "It's perfectly amazing!" gasped the girl. "How can you tell?"
 By long study of the art" came the evasive reply.
 But surely the lines in my hand cannot tell you the name of"
 "Who said anything about lines ?" retorted the sibyl, with cunning scorn. "You are wearing the engagement ring which I returned to MT. Binks three weeks ago."
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
BANK ROBBER KILLED
 BY OFFICERS AT MIAMI

Manuel Esturedo, a bandit who held up and robbed the Miami branch of the Gila Valley bank Monday, was shot and killed by Deputy Sheriff Williams. Esturedo was overtaken by a posse of deputy sheriffs and citizens in the foothills of the Pinal noun tains. The sum of s5,000 taken from the banks safe by the robber, when he covered the cashier, H. o. Fitzsim- mons, with revolver, was recovered.
 Esturedo eptered the Miami branch of the Gila Valley Bank shortly after closing hours, covered the cashier with a revolver, compelled him to open the safe and escaped with seve- ral thousand dollars. A posse was hastily formed to pursue the bandit, who had fled to the foothills.
 Esturedo fled on horseback, holding spectators at bay by several shots. He was closely pursued by Deputy Sheriffs Wilson, Shute, Williams and Elem, who secured mounts at a near by stable. As the robber topped a hill below town, he turned and fired at the pursuers with no effect. The chase continued over two miles. When the horses were exhausted, the Suaniard, who is a rank socialist, took to the brush and commenced firing on the officers. Deputy Elem was shot in the left hand, and also received a slight wound in the leg. The depu- ties surrounded the bandit as he emerged from the brush to kill Will Hams, but the officer by we'll direct ed shot sent bullet crashing into his chest and he expired almost instantly.
 Bank officials at late hour were checking over the contents of the safe. The amount secured filled cement sack.
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
COUNTY HAS
 SIMILAR TROUBLE

The time has arrived in the history of Apache county when the laws must be administrated free from ma lice and spite. County officials must be taught that if they perform their duties under oaths, and in fearless honest, and impartial manner the peo- pie will endorse and approve.
 The citizens of Apache county are fully aware of the way in which off, cials position has been prostituted to the qualification of personal animosi- ties and private prejudice. How far this has gone is known only to those who have had occasion to investigate the matter, and at the proper time and in the correct place, attention will be directed to these proceedings. St. Johns Herald.
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
AUSTRALIAN WOOL EXPERT
 WILL LECTURE HERE TONIGHT

For the information of members of the Arizona Wool Growers Associa- tion, and all wool growers, MT. w. T. Ritch, the Australian wool expert, who is at the present time employed by the American Range Wool Im- provement Association, will lecture in the court House in Flagstaff this afternoon and evening October 18th. It is earnestly urged that all sheep men be in attendance, one lecture does not cover the full scope and the lectures on Friday afternoon and evening, are combinations from Thursday talk of an exhaustive sub ject.
 Professor Ritch has interested and impressed the stock men, in Wyoming and Montana and all other countries he has visited, and much will be gained from his lectures, of both practical and financial value to the sheep men.
 ARIZONA WOOL GROWERS ASSo.
 H. J. GRAY, President,
 L. F. VERKAMP, Secy
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
Good Breeding Pays

MT. Chas. R. Fillerup, agricultural agent of Navajo and Apache counties says the following:
 The sheep men of Navajo and Alp ache counties appreciate the value of good stock secured through careful selection and breeding. Some flocks average fieeces weighing 12 pounds. February lambs average 80 pounds.
 The success attained by few farm CTS, who planted wheat about year ago is having good effect. Many farmers will plant winter wheat dur ing the next three weeks. The two standard varieties are Turkey Red and what is locally known as Lars Peterson wheat. Considerable syrup is being made from amber cane. In some cases the yield is reported at 100 gallons per acre.
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
Setting a Mark for Colonel Heeza

Colonel Heeza Liar has nothing on farmer at Pearl Bend, who noticed while blowing jack rabbit run around his team like playing dog, trying to attract his attention. Fin ally he decided to investigate and followed bunny to an old well. Look ing down he saw another jack rabbit floating on bit of board but unable to get out. He got ladder and res cued it and it joined its mate and hiked off for the timber.
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
Nothing There

Come, Harold, it's time to go to bed"
 T don't want to go upstairs. It's so dark up there. I'm afraid"
 There's nothing there"
 That's just it," sobbed Harold that's just what I'm afraid of"
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
Gave Warning

Wife-Well, dear, shall have to do the cooking now. Cook left with out warning this afternoon.
 Husband-Not exactly without warning. She told me this morning I had better bring home some dyspep- sia tablets tonight, but didn't quite understand what she meant.
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13

This is really amusing old United States. We are willing to admit that we do not approve of some of Presi- dent Wilson's policies, but by jing, you can kick up a row right now, among republicans, democrats, or any other of the particular isms by say ing that he is dishonest, or some old thing like that.
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
Extreme Thift

q fear my cousin is going to mar " very stingy man."
 "Why sol"
 "She suggested morning wedding, but he said to make it after lunch on the ground that she would get one more meal at home."
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
Presence of Mind

"Oh, John!" shreiked Mrs. Dorkins. "The baby has swallowed 8 silver piece"
 MT. Dorkins took a handful of change out of his pocket and looked t over.
 "Calm yourself, Maria" he said. "It was that counterfeit quarter I've been trying to get rid of."
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
SHORT CRACKS ON NUTS"

The Yuma Sun says that Wall street is betting two to one on Hughes, not because they believe he will be elected, but because they want him to be. Yes? Poor old Wall street. How they always did love to lose money.
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13

Some business men seem to think that Arizona has struck the high gear on a down grade, and that the best thing to do is to elect Gov. Hunt again for two years and have the agony over with. It's revenue only, or only revenue; the people pay the freight.
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13

Senator Ashurst is advocating his return to the United States senate because he has learned something since he has been there. Possibly thaught something, anyhow.
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13

Governor Hunts taxes all go to the prison fund. It is too bad the prison CTS. are not allowed francing privi- lege to send out their political dope for Gov. Hunt.
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
Sarcastic

Old Lady--Here's penny, my poor man. Tell me, how did you become so destitute? Beggar--I was always like you, mum, a-givin' away vast sums ter the pore an needy.
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
A Diploma

"What have you there?"
 "A diploma from the school of ex- perience." What do you mean?"
 "A deed to a gold mine that isn't worth two cents."
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13

If friend of mine has friend of his who wants political job, so the friend of his can help him to a friendly lump of public money, part of which I have to pay-should or shouldn't I help, or not?
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13

Any so-called judge that will let shyster lawyer, supposed to be an "officer of the court" badger and brow-beat witness, is no judge but partner of the shyster lawyer.
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
One Thing Always Handy

Husband (rummaging through a drawer)--Well, it's very strange I can never find anything. Wife-You can always find fault, it seems to me.
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13

She--A stitch in time saves nine, you know.
 He--Yes, but what becomes of all the stitches that thrifty people have saved in that way?
The Coconino sun., 1916-10-13
ss0nIy 'Gsts.IP for
 Me After This '"
It Gets" Every Corn Every Time. Painless. Nothing More Simple.

'Tn tell you what. I've quit using toe-eating salves for corns, I've quit making a package out of my toes with bandages and contraptions-- quit digging with knives and scis..
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-05-12
EDUCATION AND
PROHIBITION
The Students of the u. of M.
See 1t Is Good Work to
Combine the Two.

Lansing, Mich University OF
Michigan is going dry" declare leaders
OF the Michigan Dry Campaign COM
mittee, who are organizing college
students In every institution Of the
state for the fight against the saloon.
The university and college campaign
began at the University OF Michigan
and Ypsilanti Normal school with the
annual state convention Of the Inter.
collegiate Prohibition association.
That the University OF Michigan 1t.
self should be wholly rid of saloon
ia the contention OF Harry G. Mccain,
who Ia In charge Of the inter-colle-
gate movement. Mr.. McCain's travels
In all parts OF the state have con-
yinced him that thousands of alumni,
and other thousands who are parents
OF students at the State University,
will do everything In their power to
abolish salons in the state because
thereby Ann Arbor will be made q
dry town.
"Nine-tenths of the students and
faculty at the State University are
on the dry side today, said Mr. Nc
Cain. This statement may surprise
you but 1t Is q fact. Opinion and prao-
tice at Ann Arbor as to drinking
have been steadily changing for the
better In the last three years. be-
| lieve the State University alone will
furnish US Ave hundred workers for
| this campaiRn and we may have three
hundred at Ypsilanti.
Every educational institution In
Michigan is being organised for the
campaign Of education showing the
evils of liquor as q beverage. An
army Of i've thousand students from
the various colleges will be busy dur.
ing the summer vacation distributing
literature. canvassing communities
ana making speeches. Debates VIII
- . feature Of the campaign. ] -
| nev snreiliAg werker2"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-05-12
A half TRUTH
IS A FALSEH0OD
INCREASED SALE OF LIQUOR
DOES NOT PROVE FAILURE
OF PROHIBITION
USED BYAMM UNlTl0N MAKERS
There is All The Killing Properties To
II, However Used. But II Cannot
Kill Prohibition

T. NJ Gilmore of the National Model
License league, who is also president
Of the publishing board OF Bonforts
Wine and Spirit Circular, circularlzed
the newspapers Of the country with a
statement that large increases in pro
ductlon or distilled liquors In America
proved the failure OF prohibition. The
increase is a fact; the inference is
absolutely false.
Bonforts Circular of April 10, 1916
carried several articles showing:
First, that wholesalers and retailers
Of liquor are warning each other
against buying on a liquor market
suffering from r-production. Sc
condly, millions Of gallons OF alcohol
and spurious liquors are being ex-
ported for manufacture OF ammunt-
ton to be used in the European war.
1t is announced in Bonforts Cir
cular that a million gallons OF Call
fornia brandy in one batch would be
denatured and shipped east for the
manufacture of powder and high ex-
plosives. Another item follows:
According to one of our correspon-
dents. barrel of alcohol and bale
OF cotton are consumed every time
large gun Is fred in the European
war. This explains why the United
States is experiencing at the present
time such a tremendous demand for
alcohol"
Answering the statement issued
from Louisville, KY, by the National
Model License league. concsring the
alleged increase in consumption Of
whiskey In the United States, Major
A. p. Loomis. State Manager Of the
Michigan Dry Campaign committee.
declared the report was half truth
which amounts to q whole falsehood.
He said
Every body knows there 10 . war
In Europe. Most people know that
the manufacture of ammunition re-
quires alcohol and blends Of alcohol.
It is true that since the war broke
out there has been a big increase in
the production Of distilled spirits by
all the distillers in the United States,
many OF their plants are working over
time. but it is absolutely false to say
that this increase has anything to do
with prohibition. The fact is these
distillers are sending their product
to Europe for use In making ammuni.
ton.
1.-THE statement OF T. M. Gilmore,
president Of the National Model Ia
cense league that this increase In
manufacture OF liquor proves the fail.
ure OF prohibition is absolutely false
as Mr. Gilmore himself we'll knows.
It Is a mystery to the average man
how Mr. Gilmore who is supposed 70
speak for the whiskey makers shoald
be opposed to prohibition II it is true
as he says that prohibition increases
consumption Of whiskey."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-05-12

and, likewise, everyone used hand
paint. To-day, when machine-spun
is so much better and cheaper, n
would think of wearing homespun.
people are still using hand-mixed
however, because they do not know
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-05-12
Plenty of Callers.

"Why aren't we I'm society like those
people across the street," grumbled the
citizen who was spending an afternoon
at home. THAT mans salary is no
larger than mine"
what makes you think they are In
society,"" asked his wife.
THE string OF people going up the
steps. AT least twenty people must
have left cards"
"They didn't all leave cards" remark
Ct his wife quietly. Most Of them
lell bills. "-Kansas City Journal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-05-12
Medical DIIemm a.

"What should one DO. asks the
young doctor. when patient comes
In and diagnoses his own case ex-
actly?"
"In such a situation" explains the
experienced physician. you must use
your best Judgment of human nature.
If the patient is one kind OF man he
will appreciate your agreeing with his
diagnosis as showing that he knows as
much as you do; on the other hand, he
may go about and say that you don't
know any more than he does. "-Chica-
go News.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-05-12

Mrs William H. Hinchlife 20 Myrtle ST.. Beverly Mass
writes Il have taken four bottles Pruna and can saw that
has done deal of good for the head and
throat recommend Peruna all with catarrh do
think felt much better really surprised ar the
work do do think much praise said for
Peruna."
Tablets
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
Z MEXICAN GOVERNORS DECLARE:
 WAR
Bluejackefs Clash
 With Carranzistas
MEXICANS OPEN FIRE ON SAILORS AT MAZATLAN AND FIGHT FOLLOWS {; ALL AMERICANS ARE AD- VISED TO LEAVE.
By Associated Press.


 SAN DIEGO, June 19- An ulti- matum amounting to a declaration of war was served on Commander Cav anaugh of the gunboat Annapolis by Flores, Carranza governor of the State of Sinoloa, according to radio gram from Mazatlan. Flores refusal to, permit Americans to leave Mazat- Ian resulted in a clash Sunday be- tween bluclackets and MeXicans. characterized as Carranza soldiers. All Americans were advised to leave immediately.
 When a boat from the Annapolis approached the wharf al Mazatlan tle Mcxicans opened fire. The Am orleans returned the fire and six Mex icars were killed or wounded. En- sign Messing and Paymaster Mowat were taken prisoners by the Mcxicaas but released later
 The Mexican report says the men landed at Mazatlan were marines. but as the gunbOat Annapolis, the only ship known 10 be there, has no ma rines aboard, it was presumed that bluejackets were involved. The Mex jean report told this story:
 "A boat from the warship approach ed a Mazatlan wharf and was warned to keep off until permission to land could be obtained from the military authorities. Ii went back to the ship and several hours later returned with its crew armed. The officer in com mand was told permission for land ing had not heen given and an argu- ment ensued
 "A crowd of soldiers and civilians had gathered on the wharf and in the midst of the discussion drunken Japanese fired a shot at the Ameri' cans. who promptly repliel with T vollev into the crowd.
 "Carranza soldiers returned the fire and tho boat withdrew. leaving be hind two officers who were arrested Explanations were exchanged by the commando of the warship and tho Carranza general and the American officers were released
 According to the Mexican version confusion followed an attempt to lany marines from a warship. The em bassy presented a report from tn, military commander al Mazatlan General Mezto. telling of the incideu accompanied by instructions from thc Mexico City foreign office urging that the Americans be kept aboard.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
MeXicans Quit Jobs.

COLUMBUS. \. M., June 10. - More than 100 Mexicans employed by inc United States army in rebuild ing the motor road from Columbus to the American field bases in Mexico quit work today and left camp at Palomas. eight miles south of the border. for interior points in Mexico. They explained that they feared the vengeance of Carranzistas.
 Hand bills and pamphlets recently were distributed among the laborers urging it as their patriotic duty to re- frain from being employed by the Americans.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
WARSH|PS LEAVE PACIFIC PORTS
 FOR MEXICO
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 SAN DIEGO. June 19-The cruiser San Diego will leave at midnight for Guaymas or Mazatlan The cruiser Chattanooga lctf tonight for Acapul- co and the cruiser Denver for Salinas Cruz The cruisers Colorado and Pittsburg will sail tomorrow to join Admiral (. A. Winslow's ships. The cruisers Maryland and South Dakota will sail from Bremerton tomorrow. making fleet of l7 vessels in Mexi- can waters. Motorcycles were order ed for marines today
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
ARE DRIVEN INTO
 MOUNTAINS
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
 LONDON. June 19.-Having cap tured Czernowitz. the capital of Buko- wina. the Russians are driving the Austrians into the Carpathians. Along the Stokhod river the Slavs were part ly repulsed by Won LinSingen. North west of Lutsll the battle was in favor of the Germans. Violent lombard ments north of Verdun are reported. Austrian attacks southeast of Trent were repulsed. Eight Italian ships are reported sunk.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
TALK CAMPAIGN OVER

WASHINGTON. June 19.-Vancc Mccormick, Democratic national chairman. conferred with Presidcn, Wilson and other party leaders on campaign plans today. His head quarters will be in New York.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
GUAROSNEN PREPARING ID FIGHT
 MEXICO
Euery Armory Now
 Center Of Actiuity
IDAHO, ORE CON, WASHINGTON AND MONTANA WILL SEND 5000 MEN TO BORDER WITHIN THREE DAYS.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
 SAN FRANCISCO. June 19-The stirring episodes of the Spanish war when volunteers were called for. were reenacted today in Pacific Coast States following the receipt ot orders for mobilization of the national guard for duty on the Mexican bor- der. Every armory was the center ot activity when the men began answer ing the summons. The guardsmen began the work of preparation en- Enthusiastically. Practically all organ izations will be ready to entrain in three days and majority in less time. California, Oregon, Washing ton. Idaho and Montana will furnish approximately 9,C00 men.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
REALTY MAN DROWNED

TRUCKEE, Cal. June 19.-E. C. Newell, an Oakland realty man. was drowned while fishing near McKin- ney's today (. E. McFay was res cued when the boat capsized.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
Leaue Mechanics In
 Factories, Is Plea
By Associated Press.

by ASSoCialeu ltSS'
 NEW YORK. June 19-Howard F.. Coffin. chairman of the industrial preparedness committee of the con sulting board. announced today tna; he will call the war departments at tention to the individuality of calling ou, for military duty skilled workmen engaged in industrial plants manufao- turing war munitions.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
Cann Established.

SACRAMENTO, June 70 - Re cruiting is rapidly bringing the Cali fornia National Guard up 10 require ments. Officers expect between 4,OOO and 5000 men at the camp here by Saturday. A 60-acre camp has been pitched at the fair grounds. Six thou sand auto trucks in the State may be rcquisitioned for service.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
YALE BATTALION ORDERED ID
 MOBILIZE
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 NEW HAVEN, June 19.-An order for the mobilization of the Yale bat talion. Tenth militia. deld artillery. to- day threatened the cancellation of the Nale-Harvard crew race Saturday. The Yale men will get leave of ab- sence to join the border forces.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
ANTI-AMERICAN RIOTS

FL PASO. June 10. -t thousand Mexicans have entered seeking work in defiance of the order of Obregon. Anti-American demonstrations have occurred in Chihuahua and Durango.