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The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13
ALBERT RITTS NOW
 ON THE BATTLEFIELDS

Albert Pitts, son of the well-knowr merchant, James A. Pitts, now of Seligman, graphically describes battle scenes in France. He is native son of Flagstaff, where he was born in 1898:
 France, August 11th, 1918. My Dear Father:
 This is the first opportunity I have had to write for many months. Press ing business with the Huns has taken up every available minute, but 1 am now back in reserve for a few days and have had good luck to bum these few sheets of paper from friend We have been having it hot and heavy with the enemy for some time; noth- ing but success has come to our arms The future bears every indication of continued victory for the Allies. The men bear up manfully well under the hardships and dangers of battle. They meet the German fire calmly, fight courageously, and die nobly. |. 1 have now been in actual conflict for months and am therefore able to give some information in regard to the enemy's morale, strength, economic condition and to speak of the factor which will be most effective in winning the struggle. The German soldier believes that victory is within his graps-such rejoices him, for victory will bring peace. That is what the German peo- pie want, peace; they are encouraged to fight for victory, not as formerly, for the greater glory and exaltation of the fatherland, but for peace. The Germans are war weary, but still strong. Numerically, they seem to be quite the equal of the Allies. Econom- ically, the Teuton soldier is first-class, his food is substantial and sufficient, his woolens, overcoats, blankets, un- derclothes are satisfactory; pack, shel- ter tent, shovel, pick, bayonet, rifle and machine gun, he is as well equipped as 1 am. His aviation is splendid, alert, gaining precious infor- nation daily. But in spite of this wholesome condition which makes the Germans so formidable, there is fac tor wherein we are undoubtedly supe- rior. In artillery, gun for gun-that is quality-we excel him, in number of guns and quality of artillery. In ammunition we have a pronounced advantage. The greater our artillery superiority becomes the sooner vic tory. We have chased the Germans from one stronghold to another, mere ly by the superiority of our guns and explosives You cannot imagine a spectacle so stupendous, magnificent, terrible and destructive as an Ameri- can barrage. Physical hell then seems to assert itself; there is no longer daylight, only red fire; no longer sound, only crash and whang. Give us artillery and airships in great abundance and in two years from this fall the Germans will sue for peace. l wish 1 had more paper, for then would write longer letter. I have your letter of June 20th and 18th.
 Affectionatley,
 .s ALBERT.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13
ASKING PERTINENT QUESTIONS

It amuses one to hear our Demo- cratic friends, especially the radicals, telling about the Republican party being to blame for all that is wrong when the truth of the matter is the Democratic party is the monopolist gang in this state, and loves power. Who owns all the big mines? The Democrats. Who owns all the big newspapers and subsidies all the country weeklies? Democrats. Who is spending the big bank rolls to get into office? Democrats. How much do they love the dear people after they get in? Where Republicans own newspapers in this state, big or lit tie, you will find them independent and for the people. You will also find their competition subsidized. For in- stance, take Flagstaff, Phoenix, Tue son, Douglas, and Bisbee. And you will also find by looking backward, sister voter, that all these Democratic papers ran big liquor advertisements and were in favor of having gambling at the state fair. By the way, the Campbell administration knocked the gambling business at the fair last year. Why don't Colter, and the Col ter takers tell why the date for hold ing the fair was set after election this year? Is this gambling proposition coming up again ?-Casa Grande Bull letin.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13
TOUGH TANK MEN WANTED
 TO HANDLE HUNS

OIIlcldlS or Ine tdnk SerVlCe are 1uSl now combing the country for tough citizens.
 The western bad man, the southern feudist, the tough, rough timber jack and the leather necked miner anC teamster and town brave are request. ed to climb into the nearest tank ant be as ornery as they please.
 The bad men, the daring men, thu rough and tough and always ready fol fuss or frolic men, are wanted 15, ,O00 of them, and if they haven't al gone on ahead to Flanders doubles. the tank folks will get a full quota. For fifty years this country manu factured raw men. After the Civi war an empire was conquered by raw meat men.
 The logger, the white water men the cowmen, the prospectors, the gur fighters, the Indian fighters, the pony express riders, the scouts, the miners the sons of the golden west, and tho sons, of the Arctic Circle.
 By the tens of thousands men were made, and lot of them are stil with us. .S
 And their sons and their sons sons will be with us, praises be, for gen. erations.
 Over in France the stolid Hun wakes from sound sleep six miles back of his line to discover his neat little hut filled with Tank scouts who have am. pushed him and lodged all entangle. ments.
 Over in Flanders they marvel that the Tank troops calmly wait until each rifleman has picked his advancing Hun, and then drill him neatly ano pass on to the next.
 Over there they are even now mar yelling at the skill and nerve and zeal displayed by the Tanks in their nightly forays in No Mans Land; not knowing that every American boy stalked Indians from his youth up in every play hour.
 But when that 15,O00 load of real tough men arrive, and take those big tanks and those baby tanks, and those betwixt and between tanks out to call on Heine there will be a real astonish- ment.
 Some of these days the halls al Potsdam will resound to the walls of Me und Got Bill, as he is borne swift ly downstairs under the arm of some husky who spanks as he strides.
 And ten to one that husky will be some durn tough cuss from Hells Gulch, who 20 years ago tied his gur to pants legs, and sharpened his bel, knife on tough old heel of his hand.
 And if it isn't Wild Eye Bill o1 Skunk Canyon it will probably be Will. lie de Reinkiler from Upper Fiftf Avenue, who before the war met ad. venture in a sea-going cab, and took sporting chance with six traffict cops any time he stepped on the throttle.
 Between Willie and Wild Eye there is no real difference, except in early environment.
 Why, call the roll of any private military school by the coasts ant they'll answer "all present. ."-Dougla: International.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13
SUPERIOR COURT NOTES.

September 7---In the estate of Curt Cronemeyer, pending in Apache coun- ty, there is a contest between relatives of the deceased as to who are the heirs of the estate, the attorneys for the sisters of deceased claiming that the decision heretofore made by the Su- perior Court of Apache county is void by reason of lack of jurisdiction. The law questions raised were referred to Judge F. w. Perkins, and today, by agreement of parties, arguments of counsel were made as to such juris- diction. The sisters were represented by Judge K. E. Sloan of Phoenix and Hon. Isaac Earth of Albuquerque. The Indian children and their guardians were represented by U. S. Attorney T. A. Flynn and his assistant, J. H. Langston of Phoenix, and c. H. Jor- dan of Holbrook.
 A divorce was granted in the Su- perior court today to Mrs. Anna M. Bean from her husband, John w. Bean, on the ground of non-support. Mrs. Bean was given the custody of their three children and also allowed permanent alimony of $50 per month and $50 for attorneys fees.
 September 11--Judge F. w. Per kins granted decree of divorce to Agnes A. Koppirg from Fred A. Kop- pirg, on the ground of cruel treat ment.
 In suit brought by Elizabeth B. Heiser against Steve and Fife Low reck, a judgment was rendered for
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13
BROADER GROUNDS TO
 SECURE EXEMPTIONS

It is indicated that broader grounds for the exemption of men registering September 12 will allow the boards to exempt many employees necessary in commercial enterprises and necessary workers of Red Cross and kindred or ganizations. l.
 Important notifications are based upon the change of few words in the original draft law made in passing the new man power act. The term "in- dustrial occupation" is eliminated and the law now provides persons may be given deferred classification when en- gagged "in occupations or employment including agricultural, which can be established as necessary to military establishment" It was said the regu- lations would straighten out complete ly the situation arising since the dis trict boards in various localities have ruled under the old law that railroads and banks are not industries and that importers of necessary war materials and his staff are not engaged in pro- ductive industry.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13
THE NEWSPAPER GAME TODAY.

The War Board has ruled that week ly papers must reduce the amount oi print paper used 15 per cent; that the paper used must be of certain weight; that no paper may be sent tt a subscriber more than three months after subscription has expired; that no free copies may be given away ex. cept for service rendered.; no return copies to be accepted; no extra copies to be printed to stimulate circulation no copies sent free to exchanges out side the county; no publisher to sel his paper at low or nominal price no publisher shall sell his paper fol less than published subscription price no publisher shall offer premiums; nc publisher shall conduct voting con tests; no publisher shall issue holi day, industrial or other special edi tion; publishers of papers of more than eight pages must reduce pages in excess of eight 25 per cent; no new newspapers may be established during the period of the war; publishers will be required to make affidavit on No. vember 1st showing how many O. tileSc TuicS nave DcSi COiHpiicu Wltu
 The Postoffice Department also takes a whack at the newspapers by compelling the publisher to make up his paper into zones and to divide uI the reading matter and advertise ments and pay separate rates on each in each zone. This does not double the former postage rates, but the extra work costs about five times as much as the postage paid.
 Over 1000 newspapers went up the Hume last year and there is little doubt but what under existing regu- lations 2,000 or more will give up the job this year.
 The impression is gaining ground that the present administration wouldn't care much if nine-tenths of the papers could be put out of busi- ness. The bulk of the reading mat ter now is government publicity dope printed free; the publisher is asked freely for his product for nothing and is soaked for doing it.
 While we have no great complaint to make, it is good deal like hob bling fellow, then giving him swift kick and telling him to run. Our main object, however, is to advise the pub lie of the limitations placed on the newspaper game.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13
A GOOD STORY ANYHOW.

A very good story is being told on city marshal of a neighboring town, but we will mention no names be- cause the story don't exactly end right. It is said, and has been repeat ed, that the said city marshal, who is 100 per cent jammed with patriot ism, walked up to a husky who seemed to be doing heap of loafine and advised him in no uncertain terms: "You have either got to work or fight. The man who was thus ad. dressed never hesitated minute, but proceeded to husk his coat and pile into the marshal without the slightest chance of being mistaken. He did g complete job of it, but it is not re, ported whether he satisfied the mar. shal or not.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13
THE HOUSE THAT corr BUILT

THE HOUSE THAT corr BUILT. This is the house that Gott built. This is the Hun that lived in the house that Gott built. ms sagi,i'3' This is the hate that filled the Hun that lived in the house that Gott built. '.'Y ii+a .'
 These are the victims, niangled and torn, that succumbed to the hate that filled the Hun that lived in the
 house that Gott built. TSese are the Liberty Bonds galore
 thst backed up the boys from the
 Yankss shore against the house that
 Gott built.
 This is the victory, sure and swift
 that came to our boys from the land
 of thrift that avenged the victims,
 mangled and torn, that succumbed
 to the hate that filled the Hun that
 lives no more in the house that
 Gott built.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13
MAKES THE KAISER MAD,

Some Germans make the kaiser wild: They've never even stabbed child! Some Germans make the kaiser curse: They've never even shot nurse! Some Germans make the kaiser yell: They've not put poison in a well! Those Germans make the kaiser mad Who are not absolutely badl Those Germans make the kaiser smile Who are, perverted, base and vile!
 Cartoons Magazine.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

Editor Chapman of the Winslow Mail is enjoying the privilege of being sued for malicious libel by Riley Greer, the Democratic candidate for county attorney. MT. Greer seems to think that his feelings have been damaged to the extent of $15,000. We suppose Editor Chapman will just pay it and let the matter drop.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

The fact that brewers will not be allowed to make any more beer after December 1st does not cause one shud- der among the people of Arizona. Wiley Jones has been protecting the people of this state right along against this evil.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

And Ananiases were abroad in the land on Tuesday and they crossed and double-crossed; the words that came out of their mouths were as gold, but they who came across best were crossed most.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

Congress has been fixing up little batch of medicine for the people in which they will be called upon to dig up some odd change in the amount of twenty-four billion dollars. A few hundred million makes no difference one way or the other nowadays. If there is any fussing about it they can just send the bill to us.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

There will be many of the boys in- quiring when they come home from the battlefields of France why the "work or fight" law was turned down. They will also want to know just who did it and they will be in earnest about it. too.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13
WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN.

The act of the War Depaftment in holding up newspapers containing summaries of the report of the Senate military affairs committee on aircraft delay is nothing compared with what the department would do if the admin istration had been given all the power it has asked for over the press of the country.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

While the big drive for the Fourth Liberty Loan bonds will not commence until September 28th, it is suggested that each one start now counting up their money so they will have a goodly wad of it to plank down just as soon after that date as possible. It is a good thing to prepare yourself in ad- vance and have your mind all made up.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

A woman over in California was ar rested under the espionage law for saying that the Hindenburg line could not be busted. Anyhow, they should fine her for lying, as the line is al- ready badly busted in places. The boys over there are even promising the kaiser that they will bring few sam- pies of the line to Berlin to prove that it has been sadly tempered with.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

Those who do not believe that we should invade Germany should remem. Der that the only way the Hun will know it is time to stop fighting is by his watch on the Rhine.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

$1,703.84 and s150 attorneys fee, the mortgage securing the debt was or dered foreclosed and property ordered sold, under the terms of the mort gage.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

Director General McAdoo has asked the people of the country not to use the railroads for unnecessary travel. He had just returned from a vacation in California.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

If a successful retreat of dozen miles stirs German military critics to such admiration, what will be theii raptures when the army gets to Der 1in3 & t. .. F
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

Somehow mans neighbors never realize what good man he was until they hear the minister tell about it at the funeral.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

The Germans seem to be pretty good at conducting successful retreats, but we'd rather have them good at that than anything else.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

German officials are beginning to admit that they are getting ahead like a crawfish. Says Prince Rip
 rapcht to his chauffeur: Home James"
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

The Frankfurter Zeitung now de- clares that it was American troops that made Foch's victory possible, these being the same American troops that could not be transported to France because of the German subma- rines and that were raw and worth less when they did get there.
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

It is rumored that Governor Hunt will be appointed governor of Porto Rico. Why not Guam?
The Coconino sun., 1918-09-13

The flower of the German army plainly is not perennial.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-06
NOTED PERSONS DIE.

q + II
Berkeley, ! Cal. n Ms. MARY Irwin. 1o2
years old. Mrs. Irwin had lived. ri
points on the Pacific c0ast for a
years. She was born III Ireiand.
Paris. Major willard d Straight,
financier and diplomat, or New York.
Major Straight had been detailed tt
the request Of Colonel p "A. House to
take up duties with the House mis-
sion.
New York. Captain Joseph Raphael
DeLamar. ffnancier and mine owner
He was rs years old. Captain Della
mar was president Of the Dome Mines
company Vice president Of the Inter
national Nickel company and a direc
tor in many other corporations.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-06
INDUSTRY AND IMPROVEMENT.

The port Of Astoria, Ore, voted
Nov. % to begin immediate construc-
ton Of 15,000-ton floating drydock,
to cost $500, 900, and terminal pier
to cost 100000 additional.
The biggest construction work in
northern Idaho along the north and
south highway was authorized Nov.
Fl by the state highway commission
in letting Of contracts for building the
Whitebird- Grangeville road. J. A.
Hoskins & Co. OF Ontario were award
ed the grading work for $4,000 The
Security Bridge Co. OF Spokane
was awarded the bridge and cement
culvert work for $4,000.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-06
LAW DECISION uPsETs N
". SMALL WAR CONTRACTS
Comptroller o. Treasury Folds That
Thousands Of Orders Are Not
Legally Binding.

Washington. The governments
maturing program for canceling big
war orders with the minimum Of dis
tuTbance to business conditions was
thrown into confusion this week by q
decision Of Comptroller Warwick Of
the treasury. that thousands Of Or
defs placed by Telegram. telephone or
mail are mot legally binding, and that
consequently they may not be recog-
nized through the negotiations Of ter
mlnating contracts without special
leeislation by congress. Officials es.
timated that hundreds OF millions Of
dollars In contracts are involved.
AT the same time Secretary Baker
announced that the war department
win direct it's own canceling Of con.
tracts lin spirit Of fairness and
hopefulness to all concerned
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-06
SOON RETURN 1914
SOLDIERS TO AMERICA
Four Divisions la Their Entirety
Total Of 262,6s3 Casualties Shows
increase Of $4,000.

washington, ID. C.-Four divisions
in their entirety and major units Of
eight other divisions Of the American
army in France have been designated
BY General Pershing for an early re-
turn home. These troops, with other
special units. General March, chief Of
staff, announced Monday, total S451
officers and 1868 men.
New figures ON the American army
Casualties announced by the chief of
staff, showed a total OF 262, 693. exclu-
sive Of prisoners. The: total, which
exceeds that made public week ago
BY $4,000. covers all losses to Novem-
Der rs. The principal change in the
revised list is the addition Of 1900
men missing In action. General Per-
shing, 1t was, said. has thus far for
warded NOS explanation Of the increase
under this heading, and it was as
sumed thai, an error occurred in the
transmission OF the previous figures.
General March explained that the re-
vised figures on prisoners could not
be deciphered In General Pershing's
message.
Orders have been issued, the chiei
Of staff also said, for the demobiliza,
ton OF $4,000 men in the camps and
captorments.in the United States.
BY the end Of December.s General
March indicated, probably 10000 t.
176.O0O members Of the. expeditionary
forces will have returne to THU
country.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-06
Food RuIlnas and polnas.>

II = Is
Distribution OF sugar under the cer-
tificate system, will be discontinued
Dec. 1, under an order issued Nov.
"a by the foo1 admin sti alton. In an
nouncing the order the administration
emphasized that requests for con-
servations Of sugar were in no way
modified. Domestic consumers, it
was said, will be, expected to observe
the voluntary ration Of four pounds
q person month, and public eating
places will be required to use only
four pounds OF sugar for each 90
meals served. The Spokane office OF
tho state food administration states
thai the abolition OF the certificate
system relates only to manufacturers
using sugar. such as candy makers,
Ice cream and syrup manufacturers.
beginning Dec. / four pouhtls Of. su-
gar per month will be- allowed to. pri-
vate consumers and to hotels, a. In
the. Telegram, which In neither case
must be excelled.
a Misunderstanding has arisen
among licensees with regard to. the
effect Of the armistice upon the rex.
ulations Of the food administration.
The regulxtipns are not annulled by
the arrnlstice. Notifications NAV Be
made BY the food administration from
time to time. but the specific regula,
tons limiting margins OF profit and
preventing boarding have not been
removed and there II no present In
tention Of dropping these restrictions
which will be rigidiy enforced.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-06
Honor wsex This Week.

The first week IN December has
been desienRted honor week by the
war savings committee for Idaho In
a final drive to put the gem state
across with her quota OF war stamps.
The state has been organized as in
Liberty loan drives and the council
Of defense machinery win be used.
Idaho Is far behind in her quota and
must buy $5,000,000 worth OF stamps
to clean her record. Some Of the
southesstern counties have been ex.
troadinariiy negfectful and rank with
the lowest in the United States.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-06
SUMMARY Of THE
WORLDS events
laIlANeER foR QUlCk READING
T~o hundred dsrmxd submarines
wecd sunk during the war.

T~o hundred GERMAN submarines
wsc sunk during The war.
A6striSr hungary mary lost 4,66U.1ou kili-
ed and wo1ndsaJ during tAs var
tsau kAsslss ein6orist Win Sf Ne
hss husBaad II slile,
Dsaths frddii infldenxa snhong Edro.
pdans and natives Of South Africa are
ESTIMATED at $1,000.
&rl allied squadron viii meet Presi-
den& Wilson'S ooAxoU n mid Atianttc
and escort him To DSe6ts
Bxewingsof beer and other malt bey.
enaees stopped at Midnight Sunday
thsc1ghnlbs me Uuited Ststsg
King Albdr5 Of 4ssEium with the
queen and crown prince will visit Par
isyrhursday and Friday Of this week.
Bollar meals in railroad diners will
be served for as cents to soldiers re-
turning home after being mustered
OUT
The AuatEian government has or
dered fofl1&ef Hapsfor Karl to leave
the couyntry because Of anti-revoiu.
tionary agitation.
Herman Kaufman. formerly chan
ce1I0r NJ tha G6rman consulate at San
Francisco, has been paroled on &C.
count AZ iii health.