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The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13
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 ITEMS OF INTEREST - ABOUT OUR BOYS OVER
 HERE AND "OVER THERE"

Sgt. Hugo Jensen in Officers School.
 A letter from Sergt. Hugo E. Jen- son, well-known Flagstaff boy, now with the 9th Spruce Squadron, Van couver Barracks, Washington, advises that he has been given an opportunity to attend officers training school, and those who know him are confident that he will do credit to himself and come through with a commission in Uncle Sam's army. Speaking of the war, he says:
 Matters are beginning to brighten on the Western front the last few weeks and everything seems to indi- cate that in another year we will have the situation well in hand. It has been a wonderful training for all of the boys and am sure after we return to the Peaks and pines we all will be better fitted to carry on the building up of this wonderful country and in after years the training that we have received will prove valuable asset to the United States and the get-together spirit that we have learned will cause other nations to respect an American in any place he may choose to hang his hat"
 Lieut.. Fred Krenz writes Dr. Miller from France: "Am now at fingers. Had two days visit with Keith War ren; he is looking fine and getting on in fine style. Met two other men in the same day that l had known in the States, and it was a great treat. Keith is in one of the big camps, in fact it is second largest in track room. It is to be the big Ordnance and En- gineers' supply depot. We are to have another much larger for subsistence, mostly clothes and grub. Judging from the way we are building, etc., you would think the war was going to last twenty years, but suppose people would be satisfied if it ended next week; have one service stripe now and get one every six months, you know, and am on my way toward another. May have quite collection before this is over. Address me Co. A, 9th U. S. EngA although am away from my company for awhile"
 In letter. to DEE. s. Miller, Keith Warren writes from France: "Saw Lieut.. Fred Krenz the other day and had a good talk; he is just the same except for the loss of a few more hairs on his top, he has been taking a course of special training and has been transferred to the other end of the country. John Kesling is at Camp Johnson in training for water trans portation in the Q. M. department and hope he makes it. We have been in our new house sometime now and
 the best and handsomest place in the camp. Am getting along fine and dandy. H. K. Warren, Fire, Hose and Truck Co.,, SIS, A. P. 6. TIP, A. K. F."
 A letter was received Wednesday by Frank Curtis from John Mcclure, former Flagstaff boy who left with the contingent of drafted men from
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State of Arizona, County of Coconino. ss. I, M. I. Powers, President of the above named bank, do solemhly swear that the above state- ment is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Nj l. POWERS,
 President, Subscribed and sworn to before me this i2th day of Sept. 1918.
 lsEALl ALEX. A. JOHNSTON,
 Notary Public. My commission expires May 25 1920 Correct attest: C.J. WALTERS
 B. B. BRANDON
 Directors.
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PUAt KELLER WRITES
 OF STAY IN ENGLAND

Mrs. C. A. Keller received a couple letters this week from her son Paul, who is now in France with the 15Sth Regiment band. He says they had a fine trip over, having no submarine scarces, and are in an English camp, but expect soon to be moved to an American camp. They only remained in England a day and a half before being moved to France. In common with most of the American boys who have gone over, he says England is a very pretty country, but everything looks so old and out of date and could stand little of the old U. s. "pep.' The people seemed glad to see the boys, but were not as enthusiastic as he thought they would be, for they have a cold, distant way with them. While in England he saw bunch of German prisoners who were unloaded off Red Cross boat and who looked worse than a bunch of Villa soldiers ever did; they did not look as though there was much fight left in them. All of them looked young, one did not look to be over IA years old; good square meal would have killed the whole bunch, but even with all their hungry and tired looks, there was never a word of sympathy heard for them. The boys packs are kept rolled all the time, expecting orders to move at any moment, and few of them have had good nights rest since leaving Camp Kearny.
 On their arrival in England each one was presented with the following letter from King George:
 WINDSOR CASTLE.
 Soldiers of the United States,
 the people of the British Isles
 welcome you on your way to take
 your stand beside the armies of
 many nations now fighting in the
 Old World the great battle for
 human freedom.
 The Allies will gain new heart
 and spirit in your company.
 1 wish that I could shake the
 hand of each one of you and bid Q
 you God speed on your mission.
 GEORGE R. I.
 April, 1918.
 Paul says he saw Sam Borum in England, who was at the dock when the boys landed, looking for some one he knew. He was looking fine and is driving a truck in some transportation outfit. The rest of the regiment had not shown up on that date August 26) and no one knew when they would get together again. The boys were having great time in keeping count of their English money; when they handed out dollar for a pack of cig- arettes they got back whole gunny sack full of all kinds of big copper slugs in change and none of them knew how much money they had. Only a few wounded soldiers had been seen so far, but many stirring stories are being told of the big doings at the front. All were in fine condition, but found it little bit more rough than when in the United States and not so easy, even at that though Paul says he is a lot better off than many a poor soul and there is no need to worry about him, for he will be coming home l some day laughing about how we cleaned up the "dirty Dutch."
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Eastern Stars Entertain Grand Worthy MatrOn.

Eastern Stars Entertain
 Grand Worthy Matron.
 The Eastern Stars have had most memorable week, due in part to the annual visit to the local chapter of the grand matron of the state, Mrs. Hol- land Merriman of Phoenix. On Monday night the beautiful new club rooms in the Masonic Temple were thrown open from the hours of 7:30 to 9 that all the local members and visiting ones might greet Mrs. Merriman. The rooms are most artis- tic and on this occasion were pro- fusely decorated with the lovely flow CTS of the season, fragrant sweetpeas and glowing nasturtiums.
 Besides an ideal social time, a pro- gram of song by Mrs. Allen and sev- eral well rendered selections read by Miss Bessie Johnson, enhanced the pleasure of the guests. Delicious punch was also served and the visitors in- cluding many from Los Angeles and Phoenix, also many of the teachers from the Normal, are loud in their praise of the entertainment.
 On Tuesday evening the regular ceremonies under the direction of Mrs. J. M. Wilson, worthy matron of the local chapter, were presented in the lodge rooms. Speeches by past grand officers, Mrs. Thomas Frier, Mrs. Rosalind Clark and Dr. Miller were made, while number of members were initiated. After the ceremonies a delicious banquet was served in the new dining room, where places were laid for one hundred guests. Mir. Fos- ter, patron, in a neat speech of presen- tation, gave lovely picture of the Peaks to Mrs. Merriman in behalf of the Flagstaff chapter.
 The members of the Eastern star appreciate the honor of entertaining in the new club rooms of the Masons.
 i. i. .s i.
 Mrs. w. Leroy Stiles
 HOnOrs Eastern Guest.
 Honoring Mrs. G. Frederic Klink of St. Louis, who contemplates spending the winter in Flagstaff, Mrs. w. Le- Roy Stiles entertained informally on Monday afternoon from three to six. Knitting, sewing and chatting formed the diversions of the afternoon, and at six delicious buffet luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted by the Misses Ruth Murray and Myrtle Hicks. Mrs. Stiles guest list included the Mesdames Herman Ehlers, Clyde Harvey, w. L. Lindbloom, L. E. Hart, Q. s Baum, Herbert Fay, Fred S. Breen, D. A. Gilchrist, Martin Fronske, J. c. Kelley, J. F. Walker, R. P Marsh, Lightbourne, and F. N. Noble.
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MT. L. A. Johnson left Thursday for a visit in Mesa.
 Mrs. John Garrett and daughter re- turned from Los Angeles Tuesday evening.
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Red Cross Members Voted Early.

Red Cross Members
 Voted Early.
 Though Tuesday was busy day for all good townspeOple, our patriotic women did their voting early that nothing might deter them from work ing at the Red Cross rooms. The chair. man felt unduly proud of her loyal gauge workers. The long tables were crowded for the new work and the allotment of thousand pieces for the month of September has been so con sistently planned that its completion is assured. The little garments for the Belgium and French children are growing constantly in proportions while knitters are busily engaged on helmets, too.
 The Red Cross benefit at the Or pheum last Friday night drew a rec 0rd-breaking crowd. Marguerite Clark and the Red Cross is combination hard to beat, as was attested by the $15O that was the share of the local chapter.
 We have something each week that shows the interest different ones in different ways have for the great, good cause. The Lightning Delivery, under the management of Wyatt Bros., donated their services for the month of August to the Red Cross, Only one cognizant with the amount of hauling an organization of this kind has, can appreciate this accept able gift.
 So all along the way patriotic Ari- zona hears the call to arms not al ways on the battle front, but in Co., conino county as well.
 l. + < + ALA .a Flagstaff Has a
 Ladies' Hiking Club. ..
 Of course we've all been out to Wal nut Canyon, but how many of us ever hiked it?
 Don't see many hands up, but never theless we can tell you of about sev- enty young people who did make the journey on foot, last Friday after noon. Perhaps you didn't even know there was a Hiking Club" in town? Due to the energy of Miss Walsh, the physical culture instructor at the Normal, our young people plan to have the time of their young lives this fall, taking in all the points of inter- est from here to the Canyon. These
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Flagstaff last fall, advising him that he was safely in France and was in the best of health.
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Normal Night at the Federated Church.

The subject at the Federated church next Sunday will be "The Rechabites, 1" while in the evening a treat will be in store for all. It will be Normal night and the subject will be "The Higf Road" This will be fine time to extend the hand of greeting to new pupils and new teachers as well, so be sure and come.
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BANK STATEMENT

Report of the condition os The Arizona Central Bank at Flagstan. in the State ot Arizona, at the close of business August 3l, 19is
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-18
Especial to The Times. J

SEATTLE, June 1S.-The peo-
pie OF the state lack confidence in
the coal prices fixed by the fuel
administration.
This belief was expressed by
Mayor Hanson, in addressing a
welcome to the delegates of the
United Mine Workers of America
Washington district, gathered in
annual convention here.
A strange condition of affairs
= now confronts the miners and
mine owners of this state said
the mayor.
The bins Of the people are en-
pity. The government is asking
that they buy their coal now in
stead of waiting until next win
ter, and yet the miners are work
ing from one to three days a
week, instead of six days a week.
They are quitting their jobs in or
der to secure work in continuous
Industries.
"You will, no doubt, at this con-
vention try to find out why. In
nmy Judgment, the reason the peo-
pie are not buying coal at the
behest of the U. S. government al
rthe present time is because the
people feel the price placed on
coal is an unjust and excessive
one,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-18
LOYALISTS
WIN VOTE

ST. PAUL, Mimi. June IS. -
With more than one-third OF yes
terday's primary vote counted,
Gov. J. A. A. Burnquist was main
tanning a substantial lead early to-
day over c. A. Lindbergh, non
partisan league candidate for the
republican gubernatorial nomina-
ton.
w. L. Comstock has been nom
mated for governor by the demo-
Gratis.
Senator Knute Nelson, republic
can, has been renominated by a
large majority over James A. Pet
erson, who recently was convict
ed of violating the espionage act.
Rep. Ernest Lundeen, republic
can. who voted against America
entering the war, apparently had
been defeated for denomination by
Walter II. Newton.
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u. s. Casualties

Died from wounds received in
action previously reported Sc.
verely wounded)-Wilbert A
Woodruff, Minneapolis, MINI.
Wounded seyerely-William G
O'Neal. California, Mo-; Sergt
Geo. c. Slime, Tower City, N. d.
War Department.
The war department today an
nounced a casualty list from the
west front battleline including 40
names, divided as follows:
Killed in action, 10; died from
wounds, q; dead as result OF
an airplane accident, L; dead
from accident or other cause, 1;
severely wounded, 80; slightly
wounded, 1.
The list includes:
Killed in action-Ray Brent
Helena, Mont; Thomas V. Lar.
son. Berkeley, Cal.
Wounded severely-William
Conlon, Anaconda, Mont; John
E. Hoey, Pont, Mont; nos. Kelly,
Butte, Mont.
Canadian.
Today's Canadian casualty list
contains the name Of A. C. McKin-
ley, Alameda, Cal, died of wounds.
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FOUL PLAY
SUSPECTED
BY FLYER

G. w. Stromer, Tacoma aviator
whose back was broken in two
places in a fall from an airplane
while flying in Salem, o., two
weeks ago, suspects that foul play
was responsible for the accident,
according to a letter received here
by l.. f. Martin, his former bust
ness partner.
1T is some senat:on to fall like
l did with one wing gone. | think
that it being two-motored plane
was all that saved me, as l was
able to keep the machine on even
keel by backing up on the good
wing" he writes.
Il suspect foul play, as one OF
the mechanics found a turnbuckle
that had been sawed off, leaving
only two threads hanging.
Stromer is planning to return to
Tacoma to continue his aerial
work as soon as he is able.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-18
|GOMPERS Isl
|UNOPPOSED'
United Press Leased wire.)

ST. PAUL, Mimi, June IS. -
Samuel Gompers will be unoppos-
ed for reelection as president of
the American Federation of La
Dor, according to indications to-
day Several contests for minor
Offices are said to be brewing.
Elections probably will be held
Thursday. after which the annual
convention of the federation will
be adjourned.
The convention has refused to
remove barriers against transfer
of members from one union to an
other without loss of seniority
rights. A resolution to permit
such transfer was defeated by a
vote of 1875 to 1915.
Resolutions were offered by
printing trades delegates favoring
federal curtailment of exporta-
tons of print paper. Shortage of
paper at home, it was pointed out,
might endanger the livelihood of
union printers.
1t was charged that paper is
being exported to Mexico, where
newspapers are engaged in Ger
man propaganda.
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time he made the. alleged disloyal
statements, having passed thru
three weeks of extreme suffering.
"He made a fool OF himself, In
my opinion" said Judge Gordon.
"He said things that didn't reflect
his real sentiments, and that af-
forded no true index OF his feel
ings.
1--WE will show that during his
many years of residence in the
city he has been a pioneer citizen
of undoubted integrity and a loyal
citizen.
Regrets Statements.
1--WE will show that when he
visited with his family in Ger
many, the first thing he did was
to buy an American flag and hang
It over the seat Of honor in his
apartments, where all his guests
might see It.
I'VE will show he regrets his i'll
advised, senseless statements, and
that he IL devoted to this country
and It's institutions"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-18
Especial to The Timesl

SEATTLE, June 1S.-"There is
not a man left in the university
past 81 years of age whom the
government will accept for serv-
|ice," declared President Henry
Suzzallo at the graduating exer-
cises of the University of Wash
ington yesterday In expressing the
completeness with which the stu
dent body had responded to the
call to the colors.
A spripkling of blue and olive
|drab thru the rows of graduates
in black caps and gowns gave 3
deep significance to the impressive
commencement ceremonies.
On the platform among the
faculty members in the brilliant
insignia of their academic de-
grees were naval instructors from
1.-THE campus training station, aero
nautics instructors from the new
ground for navy aviators, and
captain instructors from the uni-
versity reserve officers training
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Wednesday will mark the OPEN
ing of the committees actual work
when the subcommittee of five
meets in the offices of the Fidel-
| ity Trust Co. at p. m. to outline
the plan of procedure.
Meetings of the 2j-committee
will be arranged at that time and
1t is believed that two meetings
ia week will be held until the work
is completed, and a final report
of its findings is ready to be
placed before the city council.
City Attorney Harmon has been
invited to attend the committee s
meetings for the purpose of inter-
rogating the traction company Of
ficials in behalf of the committee,
in ascertaining the real financial
condition of the company.
Homer T. Bone, attorney for the
Central Labor Council, who had
been appointed on the original
committee, resigned Monday night
at the opening of the meeting. and
Robt. j. Barrett, secretary of the
Metal Trades Council, was elected
in his place. Bone explained that
his heavy law practice kept him
too busy.
Angles of Problem
Here are some of the features
of the street railway problem,
which Judge Harmon recommends
to the investigating committees IA
constituting complaints received
by his office:
That the city has insufficient
car service to carry the men to
the tideflat industries.
That the shifts at the plants
can be handled so as to relieve
the congestion somewhat, but in
any event the traffic is too heavy
for the present accommodations.
That the T. X. & P. Co. does
mot provide adequate facilities to
handle the traffic from the Munic-
ipal line.
That there are cars enough
standing in the barns when the
peak is on to handle the traffic if
they were put III use.
That the accommodations on
the South Tacoma, Point Defi-
ance and Sixth av. and other lines,
are inadequate at all times.
That competent men in suffic-
lent numbers cannot be had at the
wages offered by the company.
That the company for it's part,
has contended it is not financial
ly able to meet the necessary
operating expenses under present
conditions and pay the interest
on its debt, without taking into
account dividends or depreciation.
The committee is expected to
investigate these complaints, and
ascertain the truth as to the
financial condition of the utilities
and make a report of its findings
with such recommendation as it
may have to offer.
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NAME KING
CLUB HEAD

At the first meeting of the new
board of trustees at the CONNER
cial club Monday afternoon the
officers of the club for the com
ing year were elected. Edward
b. King, Of the Buckley-King Co.
funeral directors. was chosen
president.
The other officers elected are:
II. E. O'Neal, vice president; j. T..
S. Lyle, corporation secretary; e.
p. Kemmer, managing secretary
and George NJ. Elliott, treasurer.
The chairmen of the various
bureaus of the club, chosen by the
members, are: civic bureau, II. G..
Winsor; industrial and manufac-
turers' bureau, C. G. Doud; trade
and commerce bureau, Frederick
Beebe; retail merchants bureau,
r. d. Mcdonald; rural develop
ment bureau, VIM. II. Dickson
legislation and taxation bureau, II
+. Simpson; publicity, tourists
and convention bureau, F. II.
wee,land.
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BEGINS Car Study

The first step toward the
solution Of Tacoma's street
Car problem was taken Mon
day night, when the special
committee Of 70 appointed
last Saturday by Mayor Rid
dell met In the city council
chamber and elected the fol-
lowing Officers:
Scott Henderson, chairman
Havelock c. Boyle, vice chairman,
and Joseph H. Lyons, secretary.
The committee then appointed
a subcommittee of five members,
consisting of Arthur G. Prichard,
Judge Ellis, ]. II. Holme, Il. j.
Barrett and Havelock C. Boyle,
who will meet Wednesday at
p. M. in the office of tho Fidelity
Trust Co. to outline a plan of pro-
cedure for the parent committee
to follow in it's investigation of
the street railway problem in Ia
coma.
The latter committee will also
decide the meeting dates of the
parent committee and designate
where they will meet. 1t was de-
cided Monday night that all the
meetings would be held at 2 p. NJ.
81 At Meeting.
OF the 25 members of the in
vestigating committee, 81 attend
ed Monday night at the first meet
ing. Mayor Riddell, who called
the meeting to order, told the com
mittee that while the city council
will not take an active part with
the committee in its work, yet it
would always be ready to render
any assistance that would help in
solving a problem which. he said,
had reached a stage that made it
imperative for something to be
done.
City Attorney U. E. Harmon
outlined the History of the trac-
ton company, from it's inception
up to the present time. He point
ed out that the inadequacy of serv-
ice, especially over on the tide
flats in handling the shipyard
workers, was a problem that call
ed for immediate solution, and if
not solved soon, would seriously
retard the growth of the city.
Manager Bean OF the Tacoma
Railway & Power Co. told the COM
mittee that the traction company
would be glad to assist the COM
mittee in every manner possible,
and would turn over its books, re-
ports and all other documents the
committee might desire in order
to assist it in arriving at an in
telligent solution.
Every member of the committee
will be furnished with a financial
report of the street car company
for the year 1917 and the balance
of 1918 up to the end of May, in
order that each member may
acquaint himself with the situa-
tion.
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Trying Darmer
(Confinnad From Page Onal

NSoutiuueu rIOm rage Oue.J
to fight In defense of America II
the Germans should come over
here, but that he would not go to
Germany to fight.
81 could not fight against Ger
many now" was the statement ac-
credited to him.
Questioned by the investigators
about his oath of allegiance, he
said he believed 1t was not the
duty of q naturalized citizen to
take part in war against his native
country.
'sMade Fool of Himself"
The state closed its case Just
before noon. The first defense
witness was Gen. James M. Ash
ton, who told of Darmer's men,
bership In Troop B and his record
in Tacoma.
Darmer's defense, az outlined
by Judge Gordon. Is that he was
in q weakened condition 1t the