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The Coconino sun., 1919-03-28
HARVESTING WATERS OF COL
 ORADO IN GRAND CANYON.

The proposal to harness the Cobra.
 do river in the Grand Canyon should not be treated cavalierly because. it is urged by woman, says the Christian
 Science Monitor Mrs. H. w. R.
 Strong, of California, who has recent ly addressed circular appeal in be. half of the project to all representa- tives and senators in congress, is sim ply attempting to make practical in a large way a theory of flood proven ton power, development and water conservation which has been very gen. eraily approved by the most eminent civic, hydraulic and electrical engin- eers in America. All readers of news papers must by this time he more or less familiar with at least the ele- mental phases of this theory. Ire mendous destruction is wrought in the United States almost every year from floods. Equal destruction is wrought if in less apparent and quieter way, by erosion due to the free sweep of water over lands from the country $ great water sheds. Billions of tons of silt are carried to the great gulfs, into the Great Lakes, and out into the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans every year. Not only is there stupendous loss through property destruction, and waste of soil, but there is a stupen- dous waste of water which might be utilized in irrigation and in the gene ration of hydro-electric power.
 The engineers have proposed the con- struction of large storage basins at the head waters of great rivers and of reservoirs in available spots along the river courses, in which receptfcle floodwaters could be held and released as circumstances require. There is not valley in the country, it is con- ceded, that would not be protected and enriched by the conservation, control and utilization of floodwaters. The Mississippi river is relied upon to drain territory of 1,246,000 square miles. It does not drain this terri tory adequately. The lower Missis- sippi valley suffers great losses by spring freshets. The Colorado river drains a wide area of plateau and mountain country in Wyoming. Utah, Colorado and Arizona, through the Sfdflu IdnVOn. ne sNIfanu SdnyOU is one of the mightiest gashes to be seen on the face of the earth. The streams which combine to make the Colorado. river have been scooping it out for an unknown number of centu- ries, leaving in places an almost open plateau. at times path between ter raced cliffs and receding boundaries, widening to fifteen miles, at times mighty cleft enclosed between precipi- tous walls from five to six miles apart. Again narrowing down to gorges from one to two miles across at the ton. The Grand Canyon proper, which is preceded by other chasms, is 217R miles long. and from 400 to 5000 feet deep; if taken together with the Mar ble Canyon, the total length as the river runs, is 2S3 miles. It is with the narrower gorges, however, that one is now concerned. Through these the compressed river flows along lev el reaches, alternating with plunging rapids, averaging fall of from five to twelve feet to the mile. All the
The Coconino sun., 1919-03-28

conditions are here present for the en. gineer who would build dams, reser. voirs and irrigating and power plants
 In her appeal, Mrs. Strong says, re. newing practically similar plea made two years ago, that the provisions asked for through legislation are con- tructive, remedial, preventative and devoid of speculation. If the saving from floods shall be counted, the cost of dam construction will be more than recouped. And she adds:
 After the dams are built there will be large increase of water stored for agricultural purposes, besides water power for hydro-elctric energy. Each dam could be made a new Niagara Falls, besides supplying the lands with water that the secretary of the interior desires to prepare for homes for soldiers; lands now worthless, des- ert lands, but with the same potential ities that slumbered undisturbed in the Imperial Valley, now the richest on earth until the vivifying influence of water made the desert blossom as the rose."
 As to the feasibility of the scheme it is held that more water can be stored within the canyon at less cost than by means of any other system. It would be safer reservoir than any other because, without danger of breakage, as the river bed and side walls are of granite. The blasted rock is ready for the builder. The dams will be narrow, tied to the sides, and the Surface of the river being raised to the top of the dams. it becomes a moving, living stream" the eighth wonder of the world, that is to say, a river from 250 to 1000 feet deep for 150 miles, interspersed with water falls.
 Concerning the effect of this intro duction of utilitarianism in the midst
The Coconino sun., 1919-03-28
REASONSsARE GIVEN
 FOR LEAGUE ATTACK.
Cause Endless Trouble and Abrogate American Rights, Are the
 Views of Senators.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-Reas, ons for the opposition in the senate to the covenant of such league of nations as advocated by President Will son may, as the result of a debate which began before adjournment, and [ has since continued on the stump throughout the country, be summed up as follows:
 Because it yields American sover- eighty to an executive council in which it would be outvoted by nations whose interests might be diametrically diff ferent.
 Because it is clever plan, admitted by the President at the White House, dinner to have been conceived byEng- land, for maintaining the status quo established in Versailles.
 Because it is incompatible with the competitive struggle of history and nature which necessitates change and development rather than fixity of con ditions.
 Because it upholds kings and emJer- ors and does not grant self -determina- tion and liberty to Ireland, India, 'Ko- req or any other dependency.
 Because it makes the United States, already overburdened with taxation, the almoner of the world, and it gives it tasks in Europe and Africa which would lead to conflict with the aims of other powers.
 Because it makes complete our en- tanglement in foreign policies without giving the world more liberty or com pensating us for loss of full nationali- ty and individuality.
 Because it invalidates the Monroe doctrine, which presupposes our non interference in Europe just as we in- sist that Europe shall not interfere in this hemisphere.
 Because it prevents the armed pro- tection of our rights and interests in turbulent Mexico in the event of ser ious menace to our citizens there.
 Because it would wear down the eco homie barriers erected by America to protect its standards of labor and of living.
 Because, as admitted by the Presi- dent at the dinner to the Foreign Af- fairs Committee, it does not actually prevent future wars.
 Because it is in effect continua- tion in perpetuity of the present alli- ance of nations which fought against the Central Powers and binds us in the future to act together to control the world, something contrary to the warning of Washington, and repug- nant to the spirit of our institutions and the traditions of century.
 Because it restraints the United States in providing an army and na- w sufficient for it's future protection.
The Coconino sun., 1919-03-28

If you are too easily offended you
 are probably offensive.
The Coconino sun., 1919-03-28

trasting color and fabric. This was something really new, and the origi- nality of the effect was something admirable.
 Hand Work on New FrOcks.
 Feather-stitching, so well known to our grandmothers, is now enjoying a revival and is appearing most unex- pectedly on the newest of frocks Drawn-work in .color-effect is also popular and fagoting is a novelty, Bright contrasting embroideries in peasant effect, and pleated flounce and panel effects, are shown in the latest French importations. There is no end to the invention of drapery, and now triple and double puffing ef- fects are seen at the side.
 Tunics are literally slashed to rib- bons, for one frock owns tunic which is cut in lengthwise narrow strips which looks much like separate strips of ribbon. Each strip is bound with bias folds, and, if desired, contrasting material makes an attractive feature.
 Sleeveless Blouses.
 In reality they are waistcoats, but their wide adaptations soon deprived them of the characteristics of waist coats and they are better known as sleeveless blouses. Their popularity is a forerunner of the open-in-front suit, which has already made its mark. Elaborate gold thread embroidery is used, especially on materials of pile like weave.
The Coconino sun., 1919-03-28

of one of the greatest natural specta- cles in the world, it is claimed that the scenic beauty of the Colorado rier and its mammoth trough would be in creased rather than diminished. This, however, remains to be proved, or if necessary, provided for. "The project
 is bold one, and it does not appear to be visionary.
The Coconino sun., 1919-03-28
One Enough.

A father and his small son were in a train. Two soldiers were sitting in front of them.
 Son (pointing to one of the sol diers)-Daddy, what's he gonna do? Father (absently)-Kill the kaiser. Son (after deep thought)-What's the other one gonna do?
The Coconino sun., 1919-03-28

lures that are being created and the 'colors chosen are proof conclusive that the art of America will soon equal and surpass that of the continent. And with much skill have the de- signers developed these bits of at tractive and beautious color and weave into startling creations for the boud- oir Illustrated here is simple neg ligee which would be quite elaborate if developed in a silk of the colors of the Orient The one shown is devel- oped in pale pink and edged with filet lace. Heavy tassels hang at the side and the charming little cap is developed in the same materials. The envelope chemise shown in the second cut is developed in pale pink crepe de Chine. The ribbon bows at the side and the shoulder-straps are made of double-faced ribbon, one side being pale pink and the other dark cream color. S
 Cloth Dresses for Spring.
 The wholesale and retail trades gre preparing for big season in cloth dresses. Their convenience and sim plicity is perhaps why most women are partial to them. Though all have universally the same silhouette the in- dividuality of the wearer is expressed in each. Some minute detail is chang ed and the color may Se flat of ones particular choice. Somber effects are combined, such as black and brown, gray or taupe.
 Wide ribbons are used on both the skirt and the blouse, and ribbon as a trimming is quite the freshest and most becoming thing there is. There is much in the proverbial saying nothing is new" but my faith was quite shaken when I saw a little French frock with box-pleats of con-
The Coconino sun., 1919-03-28
In No Danger.

q say. Jones, I want to insure my l,coal-yards against fire. What would policy for $20,000 cost?"
 "What coal is it? Same kind as you sent me last?"
 "Yes."
 "I wouldn't bother insuring it if ] were you. It won't burn."
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-08
EXPECT MINE MERCER

GLOBE. June 3.-Col J. D. Coplen. president of the Barney and Porphyry Copper companies arrived Friday eve ming from his home at Los Angeles to be present a; the meeting of the stockholders. when 1t is expected the proposed consolidation of the two companies will be ratified. the name Of the new company to be Porphyry Consolidated Copper company De- veiopment work on the Porphyry prtperty is progressing favorably. The most important new worj; to be un- dertaken is sinking a winze in the ore body from the S50-foot level in the oxidized zone. where the copper content has been largely leached out
 IL is the intention of the manage ment 10 sink this winze several hun dred feet, and it is expected that cha cocile will be encountered with in 2w feet Selow the $50 level
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-08
TRUCK DRIVER IS AMsusHEo
 WHERE WHITE WAS KILLED

MORALES. Ariz., June 3.--Manuei Ayi.a. truck driver employed haul iEg provisions from HermOsillo to E. Progresso mine in La Colorada dis trict Of Sonora. Mexico. was shot and killed from ambush late yesterday by Yaguis at the same spot where Fl. $. White. an American truck driver of Tucson. Arizona. was killed several days ago. Avila's body was stripped and muti.ated. Teiegraphic advices to this effect were received here to- day the Yaqui bands are reported to be camped near three water holes al intervals between Hermosillo and San Xavier mine in La Colorado district. Mine owners report by telegraph tha. there are no Mexican federal troops . in the field against the Yaquis.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-08
A SEAM OF PURE GOLD.
 HALF AN INCH IN DEPTH
 FOUND NEAR WINkElMAN

WINKELMAN. June 3.-Eight miles north Of this point, at Chiiito on the San Carlos Indian reservation. has been found some Of the most remark able gold ore ever seen by local min CTS The main vein is 2; inches wide with three inch quartz stringer that in spots is simply half pure gold. One specimen shown had in it a layer" Of gold a half inch in depth.
 Outside claims now may not be staked. though the reservation may be opened through the operation of a bill that Senator Henry F. Ashurst hopes to get through congress.
 Nelson O'Shaughnessy and a num- Der of other New York capitalists own the Bonanza. which Is in charge of E. R. Tufts. long with the Hartman mining interests in Mexico The main claims have been named the Aztlan and Chimera
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-08
VALLEY CANTALOUPE CROP LATE; GROWERS
 WILL SUFFER LOSSES

PHOENIX. June S-Unfavorable weather conditions have resulted in q heavy financial loss to cantaloupe growers of the Salt River valley thru the immaiuriiy of the crop.
 Cool evenings have retarded the growth of the fruit to the extent that it will be nearly a month late on the market. The crop itself has not been seriously damaged. but Arizona grow CTS have heretofore secured the high. est quotations for their produce by reason Of being the frs; on the mar ket.
 Maturity of the crop depends large ly upon hot weather Midday temper atures have been all that could be de sired but the evenings have been mos: unfayorable 10 the growth of cants- loupes.
 Arizona. for the past many years. has supplied many eastern markets wi;h early can;aloupes. with result that highest Quotatiohs were obtain. able. The lateness Of the crop this year will unquestionably prove a big financial loss to the valley growers
 Imperial valley cantaloupes are now being offered in Phoenix. Tn fact. the Imperial valley crop has replaced the Arizona crop af many eastern points the California producers accordingly reaPing the harvest for first there The Arizona crop, it is stated, will : be of the usual excellence al maturity however.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-08
WHO PAYS FOR TIME OF aINER AT NOON MEAL. IS
 PUT UP TO WILEY JONES

PHOENIX. June 3.-Whether the time taken in eating the noon meal can be counted in all eight-hour day Dy the underground mine workers. is the problem which has been put up to ~he attorney general by State Mine Inspector Bolin. following a contro- sersy between two mining companies at Globe and their employees
 Without having finally committed himself. the attorney general said to- lay that after preliminary invest!- ,atioE of the point he was Of the opinion noon meal time could not he included in the count of an eight. hour day. unless the meal was eaten under ground
 On the general subject'o the eight hour day the attorney general assert ed he was of the opinion that the sta tutes admit Of no other interpreta ton than that the mining companies shall not require of any underground worker more than eight hours labol a day, this time to include the periods occupied in entering and leaving the mines.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-08
ANOTHER LEGAL SHOT IS TAKEN IN THE CASE
 OF cAMPBEIt-HARRiS

PHOENIX. May 30-Spencer 5. ease in Judge Lyman's court where Harris asks restraining order to pre- vent the governor from interfering with his administration of the office of adjutant general. has filed the final brief in answer to that recently filed by Attorneys Ryan and Sloan for the governor
 Pugh says that this case is resort to the powers of the court to restrain the governor from attempting to Va cate the office Of the adjutant general by the physical and disorderly means of using coieries of strong-arIn re- tainers and truck
 Counsel recognizes certain superior authority of the governor in military matters. but claims the action is to get ,he court to restrain the governor from interfering with Harris in his capacity as civil officer. Later he quotes a statute that counsel claims allows the incumbent to hold the of flee of adjutant until he reaches the age Of 64 years
 Much sarcastic comment is indu' g. { ed in about the claims of counsel for | the governor as outlined in their brief ! Pugh holds that to admit that the governor has the right to fire the ad- ! jutant general is tantamount to sayip 2 | that he might order him shot al sun-
 rise.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-08
ASBESTOS PROSPECTS
 BRIGHT IN ARIZONA

PHOENIX. Ma BOA new source of revenue is available for Arizona if she can produce asbestos in suffi- cient quantities and of the right kind Conditions brought about by the war are compelling American manufac- turers to dispense with outside sources of supply and to exert their efforts toward the development of asbestos properties in the Un:;ed States There are several properties in Arizona al ready being worked to a limited ex- tent. but there is room for many more and several large ones.
 The chamber of commerce has been asked to ascertain all possible sources O: supply within the state. Anyone who has information of interest to submit should present same at the earliest moment. giving all the data available so that the manufacturers and others who are interested in de. velopiug asbestos properties can pro- ceed at the earliest date.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-08
PAGE THREE
LONE BANDIT sLAVs
 SONORA RURAL GUARD

DOUGLAS. June 3-One rural guard wass Killed and another badly wounded late Saturday in a gunfight with lone bandit at Pilares de Ter ras. Sonora 70 miles southeast of Douglas. according to information reaching here today. The bandit was captured but his subsequent fate is unknown. though it was rumored he had been executed.
 The bandit appeared at the door Of a Chinese gardener. whom he threatened with death unless he pro- duced bottle Of mescal at once. The Chinese hurried back into his house as though to comply but went through 1T and cut of the back way and noti- fed the detachment of rural guards stationed in the little mining camp. The bandit caught sight of the off cers as they were trying 10 surround him. killing one and badly woundins second. before he could be disarmed and made a prisoner.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-08
OWNERS OF MOTOR
 VEHICLES ARE TOLD
 ABOUT THE NEW LAW

PHOENIX. June 3-1he corporation commission yesterday issued circu- lar to all operators of motor vehicles
 explaining the method of operation under the new law. and enclosing blanks upon which to make application for certificate of convenience and necessity The circular states that in lieu of permanent regulations under the new law. the industry will be gov ernei by the temporary rules pro mulgated in the circular
 The law provides that no motor ye- hicie shall be operated for public pur- poses after June F without certifi- cate of convenience and necessity. which is manifestly impossible as the law does net take effect until that date and the commission cannot issue he certificates before then
 To meet this situation all operators O: motor vehicles for the transpOrta. ton of persons or property are re luired 10 file their applications for certificates. together with d schedule. Those who are now in the business Siil then be allowed 10 continue. pend. ing the hearing and granting of their applications. provided prior laws re. sa-ding the qualifications of chauf. ieurs. indemnity bonds. and details have been complied with.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-08
TO TUCSON ON DAY CASE.
(From Wednesdays Daily)

tFrom Wednesdays Daily)
 A party of Douglas officers com posed of Chief of Police O. E. Jones, o. l.. Tinklepaugh. department of justice agent, Jay Wilmouth. Unitei ia,es Deputy Marshal. and Deputy Sheriff A F.. Farmer. were in Tomb stone today enroute 10 Tucson. where they will appear as witnesses in the case against T. F. Day. charged with violating the Reed amendment. In charge of the officers was NJ C. O'Rea. charged with selling mescai to sol. rpeseni term of the Federal court
 Da is charged with having shipped in from California with the help of an accomplice. C. F. Perrin. who has been arrested there. 2 large quantity c. liquor The method Of shipment was ingenious. Rubber hot water bottles were used and after filling with the liquor they were placed in- side Of fruit cans and sealed and the cans painted with white lead to guard against any sound eminatins from the trunk in which they were shipped After Day would receive his whiskey laden trunk, he would remove the booze from the hot water bottles. placing il into fiasks and the- seal the bottle with seal somewhat resembling a government stamp.
 When arrested he had in his pos session a large numbyr of the faks seals and about 500 labels, mostly Sunny Brook The officers got onts the act that he was b0oilegging ant bought some of the whiskey. seizins the next trunk which came in from hi, aceomplice. The trunk contained 2 gallons of booze and a can of labels.
 His trial comes up in Tucson to morrow.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-08
EPIDEMIC OF AUTO
 THIEVES IN DOUGLAS

DOUGLAS. June 3.-Police Chic; Jones this morning stated that it would be a wise precaution if all au- tomobile owners would lock their cars when left on the street at night while the owners are attending thea ters. Several cars have been stolen the past two nights. Last night a Ford car belonging to W. c. Howard. 1850 Eighth street, was stolen from in front of a local theater but was recovered later in front of the camp hospital and the police had iS at the he arrived there 10 report his loss. station waiting for the owner when But not all stolen cars are recov. cred as quickly. Monday night a Ford car belonging to G. c. Gilman [ was stolen. and also one from Agua Prieta Both were taken from in front of local ;heaters and neither has been recovered. number of To- cal Ford owners have had special au- iomobile locks, costing only a few dollars, put on their cars, thus afford ing the same protection that owners of higher priced cars have.
 Some of the recent thefts of auto mobiles have been laid to joyriders who steal the car for night only. but others have been made by per sons who steal car in the hope of selling it
 This morning the police found a Ford touring car. license No. 1895. abandoned at Fourteenth and F and brought Il 10 the station to await claim by the owner.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-08
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SUPPLIES ARRIVE AT
 WACO GARRISON FOR
 NEW ARMY BUILDINGS

BlSBEE June Military officials were grantei permission to close cer tain streets oi the unincorporatei town of Naco al the meeting of the board of supervisors in Tombstone Monday. Application had been made Co the board. backed by the state ment that the government sought to close the streets to permit the build ing of certain new structures for the military camp at Naco
 Already several carloads of lumber. car O cement and other supplies rison, stated the constructing quarter master for this district before the board Construction will begin in the immediate futur. and the buildings will be rushed to completion.
 The building program at Naco is a part of the large building program of the army in the south and south west Included in buildings to be erected al Naco are stables. barracks, -.0re houses and mess houses. When the construction work is completed the new and modern camp will be equipped to house and care for 300 men ard their equipment