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The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05

A movement to band together the American people to the end that America shall be placed first, and purely personal considerations after ward, which is now sweeping the coun- try, was inaugurated in Douglas by Frederick V. Fisher of New York, as- sistant national director of the United Americans. At the conclusion of the meeting, c. H. Melcher was appointed to head the organization which is ex- pected to be formed in Douglas. The attendance was small, owing to the in clemency of the weather.
 The hold which the United Ameri- cans have taken upon Arizona was shown by the speaker when he an- nounced that he had induced Gov. Thomas E. Campbell and his erstwhile political opponent George w. P. Hunt, formerly governor, to unite in issuing call for state convention in Phoe- nix on December and 6. The na- tional meeting will be held in New York December 5. Delegates from Arizona to this meeting are Fred o. Adams, a noted labor leader of Phoe- nix, and Col. John c. Greenway, gen. eral manager Of the c. & A. Mining company.
 Throughout his speech M. Fishe, played upon but one strain.
 Let all classes forget pettier affili- ations in the fact of their American citizenship. The flag and the consti. tuition, above all else.
 The organization of the United Americans came about spontaneously as the gradual growth of radicalism in its worst forms showed the need for national spirit and organization The plan of the organization is to organize the states and territories of the union before January l, 1920 Early in 1920 to form a body of 5000 900 people who will work for Ameri- canism above all else.
 In order to advance this creed in- fluence was to be brought to bear upon all newspapers to preach noth- ing but Americanism and to forego any mention of I. w. W.ism, bolshe. vism, or radicalism. Chautauqua and lecture platform orators have agreed en masse through their bureaus to give their time without cost, to the preaching Ol IsllS great uOCITlle. MO- tion picture makers as rapidly as they are approached have agreed to forego anything suggestive of the advertis- ing of the radical element Mir. Fish, CT said that during the last few months I. w. w. and other radicals have received millions of dollars worth of free advertising of a sort which they could not have bought for any price.
 He called attention to movements among the labor union heads tending toward usurpation of governmental functions and carried the anology much further and told of a recent visit to convention of farmers who re- fused to hear Americanism> preached. One farmer had told him the farmers intended to capture the government and have congress make farmers laws" He also told of visit to a prominent union leader whom he men,
The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05
TO ASK AUTO CLUB FOR
 SIGNS IN THIS STATE

At the suggestion of Engineer Har- ry Locke, it is probable that the high. way organizations of this state will make formal request for assistance from the Automobile Club of South ern California to help in signing the highways of the state south of the old Trails, now the only state road that is properly signed.
 It is proposed that signs shall be placed eastward from Parker, Ehren- berg and Yuma, on the main roads that lead into central and southern Arizona from the west; on the main road southward from Ash Fork to Phoenix; on the Roosevelt highway to Globe and thence on to Clifton and Lordsburg, and on the Borderland highway that leads eastward from Phoenix by way of Florence, Tucson and Douglas.
The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05
Ne,us of Soldiers and Sailors
ARMY HISTORY OF
 INTEREST TO ARIZONA

Adj. Gen. Walter s. Ingalls, has just received a copy of the brief history of the 89th division. As many of the Arizona boys were members of that division, the announcement of the pub lication of this booklet will be of in terest both to the boys who served with the 89th and the relatives of those lads who remained in Flanders fields.
 These booklets can be obtained by communicating with the War Society of the 89th division, 12S1 South Down. ing street, Denver, Colo. The brief history is issued gratuitously to all members of the division, but 50 cent charge is made to all non-members desiring the booklet.
 A complete and official history of the S9th division is now in 'prepara. tion by Lieut.. Col. George H. English, Jr., formerly adjutant of the 177th in- fantry brigade. The history when completed will be published by the war society of the S9th division.
 The history will be published in two volumes, each containing approxi- mately 300 to 400 pages. The first volume will contain a narrative of the history of the division from its or ganization to it's demobilization. Strik- ing events, such as the gas attack which greeted the divisions first en- try into the line, the advance of the infantry from the Bois de Barricourt with adequate artillery support, the crossing of the Mouse, the many gall lant raids and the repulse of the enc my's raids, are all related with detail and with as much description of the exploits of individuals as the availa- ble data permits.
The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05
BAND TOGETHER AS AMERICANS
 FOR AMERICANIZATION OF AMERICA

tioned by name who told him that he believed the majority of union men put their union ahead of the Ameri- can government or flag. This he de- clared, he did not believe to be true.
 New Mexico is organizing the Unit ed Americans. Arizona has begun to organize with strong representation in Phoenix, Tucson and Bisbee. Simi-
 lar results are hoped for in Douglas.
The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05
NATURE HELPS

sWhy is it, Sam, that one never hears of darky committing suicide 7" inquired the northerner.
 "Well, you see, it's disaway, boss: When a white pusson has any trouble he sets down an gifts to studyin' bout it an worryin.' Then frs thing you know he's done killed hisse'f. But when negro sets down to think bout his troubles, why, he jes' nacherly goes to sleep!"
The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05
CAUSE FOR AGITATION

Specialist: Your heart is acting rather irregularly. Is there any thing worrying you?
 Patient: Nothing particularly. Only just now when you put your hand in your pocket I thought for minute you were going to give me, your bhl
The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05

Magistrate (to prisoner)-I hope 1 shall not see you here again.
 Old Reprobate-Not see me 'ere again! Why, yer ain't goin' to chuck yer job, are yer?
The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05
HUTS SOLD TO BELGIUM

Nearly 5000 army huts of all de- scriptions, erected in France and Elan ders, have been sold to the Belgian government by the disposal board of the Ministry of Munitions to house the homeless in the devastated areas.
 The price paid was almost $2,000- 000O, and the money was forthcoming from King Albert's fund.
The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05

raw, or tried to drag your corn cut with j knife, there will be sur prise waiting for you when you use off gloriously. easily and painlessly. Just like peeling off banana skin. We'll. that is what happens when else that will give you this same result. Millions of folks have had the same blessed experiencN Why butter and suffer. limp. and spoil . friends. Of your peace of mind ~siie trying to attend to business? UsS "0ets-1 1t. the simple common-sense way.
 '0ets.It." the only sure, guaranteed. money-back corn-remover. costs but trine at any drug store. Mfd by P. Lawrence & Co.,. Chicago. Ill.
 Sold in Flagstaff, Ariz., and recon as the worlds best corn rem edy by MARLAR DRUG STORE.
The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05
THE PURPOSE OF GRASS

Teacher-Can any of you tell me
 something about grass? We'll, John-
 ny, what do you know about it? Johnny-Please, Miss, it is some ] thing you always have to keep off of.
The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05

The Coconino Sun produces high grade printing at reasonable prices.
The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05
Must Be BOlsheviki

Must Be B0lsheviki There once lived Tank with a face
 like a crease And eyes of bright greenish-white, Whose jet-black hair was like golden fleece And his white hands as black as the
 night. One day, while on leave, as he swan
 meath a tree And wiggled his ears in the air, There strolled French mam'selle
 from out of the sea Who was minus in face, hands, and
 hair. My darling" he whispered, in soft
 accents sweet, As he bit small chunk from her ear; "My sweetest" she answered, and
 played with her feet As she ran to his arms, without fear. And so, they lived happily, far, far
 apart Happy, and joyous-and FREE; The Tank gave the mam'selle piece
 of his heart And she strolled with it back to the
 sea. Now the moral of all this is easy to
 find, Since it deals with the gift of heart. In doings with mem'selles, just keep
 this in mind: Don't give them it all-keep a part Whats the Use? Officer-Don't you know enough to salute an officer? Rookie-Yes, but what's the use? No ones lookin'.
The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05

Sun want ads get quick results.
The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05

His Trouble
 The nervous young officer sat down at table in a vegetarian restaurant
 Crushed nut, sir?" asked the wait ress, handing him the menu of the day.
 "No, no; shell shock" he replied Can't "Make Him.; Just Let Him
 A dusky soldier, who had not liked the idea of war, was drafted and sent across to France. He was told that the, company probably would be in the fighting lines within short time, and he told one of his comrades:
 "Bill, they can't make me fight. don't like this fighting stuff, and they can't make me fight" :. ."No, Sam, they can't make yo'all fight" said Bill, "but they sure can put you where de fightin' is, and den yo' can use your own judgment.
The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05
SALVAGED FROM
 THE STARS AND STRIPES

The Change The years have slipped so strangely
 down The path that you and I had planned Before the day that all was changed To travel over hand in hand, That sometimes now, at note or sound, l turn, glad caress to yield, When in your stead 1 see a cross That marks grave in Flanders Field
 OLLIE BARNES Pomona, Tenn.
The Coconino sun., 1919-12-05

Can You Blame Him?
 Talkative Passenger Crying to get up a conversation with a discharged soldier)-I seeAer-you've lost an arm.
 Discharged soldier (wearily)-So have. How careless of me. Tattoo Ringing tuneful over bare, brown
 drill-field, Borne on the night-wind far and Bugles escheloning, quick and dying; Nights come and days gone, day dull
 and drear. So I strode by the starlight, Minds light in dream sight Of melody scastles full built by
 tattoo Then silent barrack and,near-empty
 road Leave to God and the sentry The vigil and thought.
 RICHARD H. FOX New York City,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
A. Tabloid Tale.
OF n Wintcr's Evening.

ASk!tt s!livered and drew up his casy-chair nv
the fireplace and settled down with the Morn
ing Glory for couple of hours peace.
Tommy was busy playing solitaire and Ma
Askittt Was deeply interested in the spoonne
or Iertata's Pitiful Plight"
Al was calm in the domitile.
Tommy" said Ma, after Pertata had Drom-
Used to elope when the moon went down be hind
the COW shed and had kissed Turnop Tops
goodnight, II think you'd better quit that soii-
Ma went back TO Pertata's Plight.
Pa" said Tommy. Say, Pa. you know every
thing but bet you don't know which is the
biggest lake in the United States I'll bet yuhi"
Whats that? The biggest lake in the United
states? Huh why knew that before / knew
how TO eat It's Lake Superior. of course" And
IA: having settled the ma ter resumed reading.
oh. il is. is it? I'll bet you $40 i've got in
my bank that it Amt Lake SUPERIOR said
Tommy.
Thomas, ! hate to do it. I certainly do hate
to take your $40. but maybe it'll teach you a
gamhler II go yuh, Thomas. III give you
the United states. DO you know how to omen
your bank, Thomas?" f
II don't have to open it, Pa. Lake Superior
isn't IN the United States it's in Canada Zee.
nee; Haye you got that ten with you now. Pa?
What? Say. there's some trick in this
Don't try 10 put anything like that over on
your" "
Thomas is right william And you,u hand
over than SIG. Perhaps il will teach you a les
son and save You from becoming a desperate
gambler" said Ma smiling sarcasticaly
You're pair of offering pirates that's
what YOU are" stormed Pa, as he tra;nDed I'm
stairs and played vicious game of pool hy
himself -
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Dealing With tho Burlcson Case.

D RESIDENT Wilson has returned home to
find that his Postmaster General is the
object Of the most relentless criticism and the
most widespread dstrust of any Cabinet Of
ficer since Balinger was forced out Of the
Taft Cabinet. Not even the abuse which was
heaped on Josephus Daniels in the early days
of the present administration is comparable
to the assaults made on Burleson, and it may
be assumed that the President will give his
intimate attention to the Burleson situation
1t has been reliably reported that the Post
master General, before the Presidents de-
parture from Paris, followed the course of a
distinguished predecessor who found himself
in somewhat the same harassing situation.
Montgomery Blair President Lincoln's Post
master-General, after being under attack from
the Cnionists in Congress for many months,
sent note TO his chief aging that If the time
should come when his resignation would re-
lieve the President from embarrassment, Mr..
Lincoln should regard that resignation as hav-
ing been rendered. The time did come, and
President Lincoln awaited himself Of the offer
Of his subordinate.
1t is not yet an established fact that Mr.
Burleson has made the same offer to Presi-
dent Wilson, but, in view Of what has been
Transporting during the past ten months, he
might as we'll have done So relying abso-
lutely upon the sense of justice of the Pres-
dent to act as the exigencies of the situa-
ton demanded But whether Mr.. Bureson
has volunteered to retire or has not, the Presi-
dent owes it to his administration and to
the country to examine thoughtfully and jul
dicially the complaints against the present
head Of the postal system, and to determine
on course that will best serve the interests
Of the nation.
No honest man wishes the President to sac
rifice a faithful public servant in order to
satisfy mere clamor. Mr.. Wilson would be
doing an unworthy thing if he allowed un-
reasoning or unreasonable tumult to destroy
the official standing of a man who has de-
served no such fate He refused to be in
huenced in the Daniels or in the Baker
case when he found that the outbursts against
those officials were founded upon prejudice
and craftsmanship.
But If it is true, as the President is in 20
sition to discover, that Mr.. Burlesons useful
ness has come to an end that he has abso-
lutely lost public confidence, allowed the
postal service to run down at the heel, failed
in the administration OF the wire services,
alienated the support of organized labor,
proven himself pig-headed official and is
and must remain burden upon this admins
tratlon-if all this is true, or any substantial
part of 1t, then the President cannot fail to
call for the resignation Of Mr. Burleson
. The country will await the Presidents de-
cision with interest. 1t is not eager to wit
ness an official execution, such, or to see an
innocent and efficient man thrown into the
scrap heap, but it is genuinely concerned over
its postal service and over the other services
which this official has managed and it will be
impatient until it knows the Presidents YER
dict
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The House Suspends

| r ii is true, as was declared vehemently by
republican statesmen around March 4,
that the President should reconvene Congress
without weeks delay in order that the new
Congress might proceed at once to the con-
sideration OF the vast problems Of recon-
structlon. the question arises, why should the
House OF Representatives summarily adjourn
for a midsummer vacation without dealing
finally with single one of these problems
except that OF prohibition enforcement?
The Senate having agreed to the House
program, the lower body will go its way re-
joicing. 1t will hetake itself to the shady
GOODNESS of mountain resorts or to the re-
freshing breezes Of the ocean shore, where
it will read in the newspapers daily of the
heated and perspirns debates on the floor OF
an unfortunate and unhappy Senate. Nobody
wishes to deprive a Woodworking body of
legislators, body which has been legislatine
ieVershly for two whole months, OF chance
TO relax, but the country will continue to
wonder for some time what all the fuss and
clamor from Republican spokesman in March
and April was about.
Nor Is il to be assumed that the House
has disposed of the whole program It has
passed the pressing appropriation bills. It
has debated with more or less violence the
question OF prohibition and il has started its
rapid-tire investigations into the conduct e,
the war. This much il has to its everlasting
credit, but IT has failed 10 approach the more
urgent questions which the return OF peace
mas brought TO the front. Here are few
OF them: the high cost Of living now weigh
ING heavily upon every household in the land
protection for the infant industries creoted
during the course Of the war particularly the
dyestun and the glass industries; the protoct
LOT Soldlcr settlement on public lands or waste
areas which are to be reclaimed Americana
zatfon and abolition Of iliteracy among the
foreign and native-born inhabitants of tbn
country, revision OF tho Immigration Laws
demanded from end to end OF the nation.
measures Tor the determination Of the bomb
throwers and the Boshevist propaganda
legislation providing for the return of tho
railroads 10 their owners on January / reg
uiation OF the packing industry, also some
form OF regulation Of the coal industry: re-.
vision OF the coal and oil land leasing laws
and further regulation of the water-power
rights, determination of the future of the
american merchant marine, a question
brought forward months ago by Chairman
hurley, OF the Shipping Board
IL would seem that there is enough in these
problems TO keep the eager legislators en-
sageo during most OF the summer. But the
lonSc cannot see ii that way. 1t finds no
occasion for unsecmy haste in lowering the
cost or living, for example, or OF providing
plan whereby the railroads may be delivered
10 their corporate owners. President Wilson
mas announced that this delivery will be ef
lected on January l, but the House probably
thinks he is spoofing.
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Nobody upholds the rattlesnake as
an amiable or an admirable individual
or desirable companion. but he de-
mands and receives a certain amount
OF respect. Nobody takes careless lib
critics with him. He has figured on the
string to give notice to the world that
they did not intend to submit to being
trumplcd on and kicked But with his
fanss drawn. he is hated and help
Tess creature. a man with all fangS
drawn avn with the power and inclination
sary. taken out of him: or nation
dition OF the snake. 1t is a serious
question. at this moment. whether some
of our newspapers and some Of our
larity to be the essence of statesman
ship and lunches of fcrocious adjec-
tives and epithets to be the substance
Of oratory are not doing much TO make
us just that kind of a nation.
All OF us hope the world has seen
it's last great wal and that the time
will be soon but we know the discard
ing of fangs is not safe yet. Despite
this knowledge. speakers and writer's
are doing their utmost 10 teach young
men to fear and hate military service.
They arc laboring. unconsciously, per-
haps. but none the less effectually. to
cuted martyrs and victims OF brutal
tyranny and a country's ingratitudc.
Nothing is more dangerous TO any
man. more pervertinE and destructive
OF manhood and honesty, than cncour-
aged assumption of martyrdom. One
OF the special weaknesses OF human
nature is that all OF us are too much
inclined that way. Our tendency Is to
SHIFT to others the blame for all our
troubles and we need courage and
clear thinking to accept the right share
for ourselves and to face the real facts
fairly. The actual martyrs suffered
or died with little whimpering and for
allegiance to defined principles and de-
finite causes. The artificial martyrs
whimper or roar or Shrek their srlev-
ances into every ear that will listen.
We have columns and pages OF har-
rowing descriptions and denunclations
OF the horrors and cruelties OF army
prison camps and courts martial in
France. The belief that all army o1i-
GERS are brutes and that all discipline
is oppressive is deing drilled diligently
into the popular mind. This tends more
TO weaken and emasculate us as peo-
pie than the most vicious poison gas
OF propaganda the Huns could distill.
sounds very dreadful TO hear OF
100000 court martlals and sentences
$4,000 years. But the men
tried were less than tenth OF those
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terics and their subordinates, watch
men and custodians of tho city reser-
voirs and janitors or superintendent
OF the City Hall and his subordinates
and such othcr officers and employees
and their subordinates OF the city as
shall have custody OF any other piece
or part OF the city's property. so as TO
authorize them to prevent any violation
or any law or city ordinance within
or upon such piece or parts OF the city
property az may be under their charge
or custody and to prevent any injury
or damage from being donc 10 such
pieces or parts OF the city property"
Commissions issued to these special
officers read that police powers are con
ferred during his incumbency In said
position. such powers being conferred
so as 10 authorize him to prevent any
violation of any law or city ordinance
within or upon said property. and such
pieces and parts or city property as
may be under his charge OF custody,
and to prevent any injury or damage
from being done to such property"
Experience has shown that better
order may be preserved and better pro-
lection given to public property by au-
thoriZing known and tested employees
TO exercise police authority on the prom
erty. but these men do not In any
sense run at large with police author
ity. since their police authority auto
matically ends when they leave the
property In question
GEORGE AINSLIE. Mayor.
Richmond. Va. July 2s. 1919.
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A PInfaf.


Were I a springtime breeze:
A breeze in the time when the song
I'd tenderly smooth and caress your
And hide from your eyes in the bud-
ding trees.
Were q, Junetime rose.
Ia sIoW IN the ardor OF summers
And die in my passion upon your
In the passion that only a lover
Were a lifting bird,
I'd fly with my song and my joy and
my pain,
And beat at your lattice IlkA aur,,.r
Till I know that your inmost beert
was stirred.
Were winged dream.
I'd steal in the niEht 10 vour .,ur,h.
And the joys Of hope In your bosom I'd
And pas pass on my way like murmur-
=, Tell me the truth. tho truth.
rave merited woe at your taperine
Have you you willfully burst loves twinins
And cast to the winds affection and
ruth? CIV
Twas Twas neeting vision of joy,
While you loved me you plumed your
And in fear Of TIE pain that q man.s
love brings
From the. Armenian or MuTurdttch
hSe esn, u, f translated by Robert