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The Washington times., 1918-07-01
END LIVES. AFTER ACCIDENT.

TOKYO, July 1.-Two railroad gate
tenders at . grade crossing near Tokyo
committed suicide recently, when they
learned that. due 70 their carolessness. q
japanese traveller had been killed
The wAtchmen were asleep. When they
realized what had happened they notified
the authorities and then threew them
selves on the track before the next pass
ing train Several leading men attended
the funeral and there was much cere-
nnonv
The Washington times., 1918-07-01
SWEDISH ENVOY WELCOMED.

Alex Robert Nordvall. who recently
arrived here as special royal Swedish
commissioner, has presented his ere
dentials and received q welcome by
the State Department and the War
Trade Board. He will organize and
direct the shipment of goods Of all
kinds from this country to Sweden,
and look after trade Affairs between
Sweden and the allies. The com
mission will maintain headquarters in
this city and In New York.
The Washington times., 1918-07-01
CRAZY; ENDS LIFE.

JoHNsTowN' Pa. July 1s-Be-
lievsd 10 have been mentally de-
ranged, Zoe" Basflle, OF the soTth
1fotortruck Company. killed himself
with q bullet through the rfeht car
at . hotel here yesterday. Basille
sent out with Johnstown araftees. had
been stationed At Baltimore. he lcft
camp without permission last Nay,
coming to yOhnstown, whers friends
advised him 70 return 70 the army
After several weeks he came bark
and admitted he had not retnfns6
eonfessing TO friends he was crazs
He was twenty-three years ola.
widower. and leaves one daughtsr.
Eat Dotatoes Instead of bsaal -.
tntoes are cheaper tAan hres1 nai
The Washington times., 1918-07-01

Potatoes are = native American
crop, don't let the Germans beat ms
NJ our own game. They are eating
potatoes and conserving wheat.
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29
THE PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW.

The American men and women are brave and patriotic. Instead of being discouraged and disheartened by ad- verse facts, are of the kind that are willing to sacrifice that much more for any cause they deem right; mis- information and subterfuges, denial of straight facts, by government agents, censors or others, only tends to prolong the war. The people have been "camouflaged" long enough. If the government of the United States needs half, two.thirds or all the men and all the money that the country can produce, the demand will be met. There are no halfway war measures it is all or none in this country; we either own it or we don't. We are willing to overlook the early stages of the war when Eve were kept out of war" and the measley pacifist who hoped that the inevitable wouldn't happen. Both mockish sentiments has cost us many precious lives and paltry dollars; a completely conserved country where dove milk couldn't sour. We have gotten over the great CT part of that stage of the game and have started the great smelling pot to boiling. If you are not for us you are against us.
 Deep down in the hearts of the American people is the resolution that every wrong is going to be aveng- ed; there is no question as to the temper of the American people-they do not care for military secrets, but they are going to demand at least an equal knowledge with the German enemy.
 In the trite and homely language of the hod carrier, the people would like to know: "How many bricks have we got to carry on this job?" Give us the 1O09S plus limit; the more the aver age American thinks he is up against just that much more he "pluses" up his energy and ability; he has faith enough to believe that he is going to get his rebate, if there is any coming at the end of the game.
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29
NO TIME FOR HUN SPIES.

There is a steadily increasing im- patience throughout the country at the lack of severity on the part of our government toward those who are here as spies or traitors and who are scheming and working in every way, chiefly underhand, to harm our sol diers and our country. Almost every day we read of incendiary fires, cost ing in dollars from few hundred thousand to a million or more. Yes terday it was a shipyard, today it's a warehouse filled with food supplies; tomorrow it will be an ammunition works; and the enemy in our midst and at Berlin laughs in devlish glee and the sound of his mirth is like that of Nero. Some are caught with in- criminating documents; others in the act of sedition and conspiracy.
 A public execution by the guillotine is revolting, repulsive sight, but fl nothing else will serve to stop the work of the treacherous thousands with which this country is honey. combed, we might better set up tho gleaming blade in our public places and, having set it up, put it to use While our young men are herolcally offering to make, and already daily are making, the supreme sacrifice, w, permit the work of spies whose whole effort is to bring disaster and deatl to our men.
 The German is in deadly fear of tn, bayonet thrust in battle; of the digni fled, solemn, irresistible guillotine h, would have even greater horror. Per haps few public examples might b sufficient; it would at least greatly re duce the number of those most openl! offensive The very sight of ghastl, guillotine, by day and night, woul, impress it's latent possibilities upol even the most hardened Hun. Nor vii there be those wanting to pull the cor, when once the proof of guilt has beel established. But desperate disease require unusual treatment and tn firing squad or even the hangman' knot are too good for some peopl who will walk our streets today an, smile at our credulity while they snee at our nerve.--Globe Record.
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29
NOTICE.

The war department requests for immediate use for intelligence pur- poses, photographs, drawings and de- scriptions of bridges, buildings, towns and localities now occupied by the German forces in France, Belgium and Luxembourg and between that portion of Germany lying west of a line running north and south through Hamburg.
 The active assistance and coopera- tion of all residents of Coconino county who have travelled in the countries indicated is earnestly solicit ed in this matter. These may in turn procure such material from acquain- tances residing elsewhere.
 A large quantity of material is de- sired by the department, as many copies of the same object can be profitably used in special instances.
 As it will not be practicable to re- turn the material to the contributors, it will constitute free gift to the Government.
 All contributions, as above outlined, are to be sent or delivered to Tom L. Rees, secretary of the County Council of Defense at Flagstaff, Arizona. COUNTY COUNCIL OF DEFENSE,
 By Tom L. Rees, Secretary. March 30-Apr. 5.
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29
NOTICE TO PARENTS
 AND GUARDIANS

I am in receipt of instructions from Dr. Thos. F. Manning, county super intendent of public health, who has in turn received instructions from the state superintendent of public health, that the statute with reference to vaccination Paragraph 1896 of the Revised Statutes of Arizona, 1913 Civil Code) must be strictly enforced at once.
 It is therefore required that the parents or guardian of each child at tending school furnish me or Super intendent Richardson with a certifi- cate of vaccination of such child.
 It is ordered by the state superin- tendent of public health, that the pro- visions of the above numbered para graph of the statutes be complied with within fifteen days from the date hereof (Tuesday, March 26, 1918) un- der penalty of the law, which is, by imposing fine of not less than ten or more than fifty dollars, or by im- prisonment in the county jail not ex- ceeding thirty days, or both, as per Paragraph 4403 of the Revised Statu- tes of Arizona, 1913 Civil Code.
 TOM L. REFS,
 Clerk, Flagstaff School Dist. No. |. March 30-Apr. 5.
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29
THE COLORADO CAPTURE.

Senator Thomas, democrat, of Colo rado, recently presented to the senate a telegram saying that fifty-one coal mines had closed down in that state because of the orders of the fuel ad- ministration, causing a loss of coal output amounting to 545,0O0 tons per month. Senator Thomas described the situation by saying that "the Garfield forces have captured the second line of trenches in Colorado" The trouble with Senator Thomas is that like most democrats, he would loyalty stand by the Garfield administration if his own constituents were not being hurt. If his state were not injured and the protests were coming from republi- cans only, he would be ready to raise a cry of partisanship and groan "pro- German. It is rather interesting to note that the severest criticism of the administration heard these days comes from democrats, rather than from republicans.
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29
EASTER SERVICES

Special music in all the churches promise to make Easter Sunday stand out prominently in the year. Flagstaff counts many sweet sing CTS as her own and in the programs below will be noted how they will give of their talents on that day.
 Federated Church.
 MORNING o Death, Where is Thy Sting-Wilson
 Choir o Risen Lord ................ Fisher
 Mrs. Pearson EVENING rocessional-Choir and orchestra. me rains ......... ............ aure Orchestra The Dawn of a Wonderful Day-Gaul Choir Consider the Lilies .... c. Ross
 MT. F.. A. Rosenberry Evening Star ...............W Wagner
 Orchestra Open the Gates ............. Knapp
 Miss Metcalf Joy to the World .......... Petrie
 Choir
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29
CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY
 (EpiscopaD

Corner North Beaver and Elm. Good Friday services at p. m.
 Easter Sunday Services.
 Sunday school at 10 a. m.
 Administration of the holy com munion and confirmation services conducted by Bishop J. W. Atwood at II a. m.
 Sacred cantata "The Crucifixion" at s p. m. .... The Crucifixion, by John Stainer, which will be rendered by the choir under the direction of Miss Mary Rozen, is a sacred meditation in melody upon the Passion and Death of our Lord. Its recitatives, solos, duets and choruses combined in a panorama of melody, presenting the events of the Saviour's trial, humiliation, cruel fixion and death, form a composition of singular beauty and sublime inspir- ation.
 A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services.
 LUTHER MOORE,
 Lay Reader in Charge.
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29

All women who refuse to come to the Ranchers' ball, at the schoolhouse hall, will be refused admittance. Otherwise, otherwise.
 Dock Swenk came over last week to interduce Swedge Ellis eighth kid to the community. Swedge says he came fightin' against the "kai-kai- sur"
 Pete Sponduler says his bunion is better. Can you bet it? Did you ever hear of "better bunion?'
 The Ice caves is froze over this week. To hell with the keiser.
 The bootlegger that was arrested here last week wore shoes.
 The meanest man that has come to this camp for some time is the meas ley whelp that stole my wife's clothes line. Our customers will have to go some soiled until we can get him into court. If this court cant clean him there is goin' to be long dry spell ahead.
 We'd hate to be Sunset Peaks, un- der the new government law which has twisted the clock on it.
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29
OUR BEST INVESTMENT

The government is asking that the people loan it three billion dollars more, to continue the war; it is the third "Liberay Bond" loan requested at 412f6 interest; you are not giving your money away-you are loaning 1t to the government at a good rate of interest, almost double rate of in- terest that has heretofore been paid by the government. The boys in the army and navy are guaranteeing that the bond will be paid in full; they are not tight-wads, they are offering all they have on less than a AZ e basis.
 War was declared against the un- speakable Hun-and we hate to spell it with capital "H"-April 9th, 1917.
 Cocinino county will go the full limit on April 9th, 1918 to loan the government her share of the money needed; yet, they can come along '19, 20 and so long as there is any money or potatoes or other. provisions we have left.
 And, hang a "hanger-back". Bel gium staked her all with but little hope; the Hun has done the same on this last crucifixion of her soldiers in mass formation; America's mass for nation must come without hesitation and N0W--money, men and guns, all we have; we are next on the Hun list if things go wrong over there.
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29
CATTLE REGION BULLETIN

Moderate rain was general over the state on the goth and was followed by much colder weather in the northern and eastern counties. After the 22d the weather became mild again.
 Grass is starting we'll over the southern and western desert sections, except in Cochise county, where there has not been much new growth on ac- count of the preceding dry weather. Improved condition of range and stock are also reported from the northeast ern plains by reason of the war wealth CT and moderate storms of the last three weeks. In the mountain dis tricts cattle are in good condition for this time of the year, the snow has practically all disappeared, and the range is good.
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29
WATCH YOUR CLOCK.

Next Sunday you can move your clock ahead just one hour; if you don't you will be just an hour late for dinner or your train. This law does not affect the sun, which it is under stood, will keep up about the same motions as heretofore. The idea is to move the clocks up to the suns sched- ule, thus garnering its first gleams instead of waiting until an hour later and fussing around with a dark hour in the evening. Next October you can slap the old clock in the face shake hands with it and make it re- peat the last hour over again. Under this system you get the same amount of work out of the clock and more daylight. .........
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29
SHOULD THEY GO HOME
 UNDER SCANDAL CHARGES?

The Normal School students have been up against hard proposition. Out of their loyalty to Dr. Blome they struck; out of loyalty to him they did not wish to override his wishes, but felt that they had been tricked and were afraid that they would be trick ed some way again. They were not much used to the political game, but they felt that great wrong had been committed by some one and that out of feeling of loyalty to the students and the institution, Dr. Blome was personally willing to be sacrificed, They did not want that condition to obtain and they did not want to go contrary to his wishes in the matter. As a compromise, Miss Elizabeth Angle, whose leadership was fully demonstrated in two hour argument before representative body of men and women, including members of the Alumni.
 The students were willing to go back to school, in accordance with the wishes of their friends, but they wanted to know before they agreed to go back that really and truly hear ing would be given-any body of men designated by the governor, and where the evidence in the case would be properly shown. They were not look ing for "white wash committed. The compromise offered was that the students would be pleased to call off the strike at any time they could be guar anteed that such hearing would be given; the equivocal answer of Supt. Case that the board members here ing advised eventually that such a hearing would be granted, all agreed immediately to return to school last Monday morning, which they did, to await results.
 The attitude of the student body, was not so much that they denied the right of the board to dismiss Dr. Blome, even though they felt that it was political right rather than a moral right and that charges as to Dr. Blome's loyalty and threats of bring ing out "a big scandal" if they per sisted, was more than they could stand. They demanded a public hear ing on the charges of "disloyalty of Dr. Blome and the big scandal". Both charges reflected directly upon the student body and the Normal school; they were right as American citizens to fight rather than be condemned un- heard. Their good names and the name of the school was at stake.
 That was the big nub of the con tention. They knew that the lover lord" had political right to annoint and appoint. They also knew that no man or body of men had a right to insinuate scandal, or to make charges, then refuse them hearing.
 They are pretty much all red blooded Americans and if Dr. Blome isn't-they want to find out just what kind of a man comes up or down to this particular administrators stan dard.
 The student body also wanted to know whether or not they would be compelled to go home with the charges of 'big scandal" hanging over them.
 No matter how scandalous Arizona politics may be, can you blame these young folks for wanting to go home with clean linen and feeling that they have not been made chattels in political barter and trades?
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29

Germans are reported as having guns that shoot seventy miles. The people are in hopes that some one will break through the guard around Edi- son and find out whether he is fast asleep or still working on some ma chine to keep us out of war. Many people figured that Tom would pro duce an "obliterator" calculated to save men, money and food supplies. A heap of us hoped so, but there is still the great demand for fuel, food, fighters and ammunition.
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29
EMERSON SCHOOL NOTES Happenings Among the Pupils
 of the Public School
Vaccination day today. School election tomorrow.

Vaccination day today.
 School election tomorrow.
 Easter Sunday the next day.
 Nice weather every day.
 About fifty children joined the garden and poultry club, which was organized recently by the state work CTS.
 The Thrift Stamp banner goes to the Eighth grade this week. Last week it was secured by the Fifth grade.
 The pictures which were ordered at the art exhibit are expected in about week. The school secured enough to get two pictures for the assembly room.
 We may expect to see good ex- hibit of work this spring. The pupils and teachers are busy at work getting it ready. It will consist of regular work in the grades, art, domestic science, and manual training.
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29
Rutherford

Senator Rutherford of Yavapai county says that he is going to in- troduce a resolution requesting the resignation of the state officers who were instrumental in get ting a number of soldier boys at Camp Kearny drunk and court martialed. Have care, senator, Gov Hunt may "unwish' this special ses- sion he has proposed to "wish" on the neonle
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29

It is all too common trait in Amer ica, to believe all reports, rumors or scandal", or at least be impressed by it; the individual attacked can only learn of it accidently-there is no court of justice for him, because "well some one said so, don't remember who it was"
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29
In the Trenches

The wise soldier in the field of bat tie digs himself trench, and throws up a barrier to protect himself from the enemy, and provides himself with every possible device to withstand a siege
 The wise man in every walk of life entrenches himself in bank account and builds up financial barrier be- tween himself and possible misfortune and reverses. This bank invites every man to shelter his family in this "fi- nancial fortress" where they will be safe and secure from want, privation and poverty and where the arrows of misfortune cannot penetrate.
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29

There was a reasonable rush for shoe blackening here the past week, when the colored shines marked the price of boot walloping up to 25 cents per. There are a heap of shoes which do not gilt with the old time glitter but they are still useful and the people are thinking more of the other wal anyhow.
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29

It is reported that there is an l. w. w. organizer in Flagstaff. If there is he should be promptly disorganized.
The Coconino sun., 1918-03-29
DEAD MANS FLAT NEWS
By DOCK SOPER.

(Attorney at Law, Justice of the Peace, shoemaker, groceries, Notary Public, hides bought and sold, hats, caps and boots and shoes, also laundry work when my wife is able, Friendly un- dertaking a speciality
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-22
COST PER
TON-MILE NLOW
Average Claimed Is Less Than
Seven Gents Per
Mile

Average cost per ton-mile of Du-
pick 4-wheel drive trucks is less than
seven cents, according to H. M. Lee,
president of the Duplex Truck Com
pany of Lansing.
The Duplex fixed charges per day
are interest on investment at six per
cent, so cents; depreciation, allow
ing five years as life of truck, $3.50;
insurance, rs cents.
Variable charges per day, based on
so miles daily follow: Gasoline at
25 cents per gallon, $3.50; oil two
quarts, 20 cents; tires, $1.20; repairs,
60 cents; wages of driver, $500.
The fixed and variable charges to-
tai $1.55, making the average cost
per mile 23 cents. The average cost
per ton-mile, based upon a load of
3 u tons, is approximately six and
three-fifths cents.
"On arriving at our cost figures we
have allowed only five miles per gal
lon of gasoline" said Mr.. Lee. How
ever, actual gasoline consumption of
truck depends to a great extent
upon road conditions. We have
found that where our trucks are op-
Grated on good highways the num-
Der of miles per gallon will average
as high as eight. Where it is neces-
sary to operate the truck in low gear,
the gasoline consumption, of course,
is greater. We believe that five
miles per gallon is a very conserva-
tive estimate for Duplex trucks"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-22

Every motorcycle rider in America
is interested in the annual National
Motorcycle Gypsy Day Tours.
This year the Federation of
American Motorcyclists has decided
to hold the tour June % and %. The
National Gypsy tour is one gigantic
motorcycle pleasure tour, made up
of hundreds of local pleasure tours
held all over America at the same
time.
Last year $4,000 riders partici-
pated in the National Motorcycle
Gypsy tours. This year the officials
in charge estimate that at least 30,-
600 riders will take part.
Motorcyclists could do no more pa
triotic thing than to plan to take
their vacations, or part of their
vacations, in the saddle. Railroads
are congested now-everyone knows
that. Vacation trips this summer,
when taken by rail, will greatly in
crease the burden of the transporta-
ton companies. The motorcyclists'
National Gypsy tour offers a splen-
did opportunity for riders to take a
patriotic vacation.
The local motorcyclists are already
talking about the coming Gypsy
tour, which will be held here. All
motorcycle riders are urged to take
part. The local tour is being organ
lied by Keystone Motor Club of Har-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-22
Tourists in Country Club"
Pass Through l9 States

An Overland Country Club"
which started on a cross country
tour August 1S, 1917, driven by Mr..
and Mrs. c. o. johnson, of Detroit,
Michigan, just completed the 12,000-
mile journey.
Mr.. Johnson, who is the inventor
of a combined roller and ball bear
ing, very ingeniously rugged up ap-
pliances so they could cook, eat and
sleep without leaving the car. Lo-
Gated on the slash pan in front of
the radiator is installed a two-burn-
er gasoline stove, the gasoline sup
ply tank for the stove being fasten-
ed on the back of the headlight. On
ming board is small, compact, dust
proof "cupboardette' for dishes,
food, etc. The steering wheel is
of a collapsible kind, so arranged
that a folding table, which is car
tied under the top, can be snugly fit
ted in place for dining.
By removing the back of the front
seats of the Country Club and the
use of a special compact mattress
and blankets, a comfortable bed is
provided. During the entire nine
months of their trip only five nights
were spent in hotels.
Starting from Detroit the trip was
through the central west thence to
Wyoming and then back through
Colorado again, down through New
Mexico and over into Florida. The
homeward trip was through Georgia,
Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, IL
linois and Ohio. Nineteen states
were traversed, Indiana and Illinois
being covered three different Nmes.