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The Coconino sun., 1922-12-08

Train stopped in Alabama near a big factory with a big sign: Smith Manufacturing company" An old la dy exclaimed: Eve met and heard of Smiths all my life, but this is the first time l ever saw where they made 'em."
 How'd you lose your finger,' the sweet old maid asked the brakeman.
 Wore it off pointing at the seen cry along the line"
 This illustrates exactly the attitude toward finances of the average dar- key:
 He went into county store and pointing at big cheese asked how much a pound.
 "It's 50 cents pound cash, or S1.50 pound if it's credit"
 "Well, Ise hongry, so l reckon yo' all better cut me off dollar an a haf's wuth."
 Illustrating two extremes in white man'e ideas of finance in southern Alabama-and this story is absolutely true:
 A year ago last winter two Ala hama men, finding that smilaX was bringing a high price in northern markets at Christmas time, leased thousands upon thousands of acres of southern Alabama forests, at maxi mum price of five cents an acre, with the proviso that they would not in jure the timber. That winter they made a clear profit of $50000 on smi- lax, selling $20,000 worth to one New York decorative concern and large quantities to others.
 Man in Moth Ca'lina leaned too far out of the car window as the train was going past a small station and fell out. The train kept right on going, "What shall I do?" the man lament ed. Its all right" said the station agent, who overheard him. "Yo' ticket allows you to stop off"
 Passed Thomas F. Ryan's great Vir- ginia estate at Oakridge yesterday afternoon and there was Tom out playing with the swans in his lagoon. Hope he won't feel offended at our not stoppin' off to set awhile, but Mrs. Del said as she didn't have her swansdown evenin' gown and ryan stones along we'd better keep on a goin'.
The Coconino sun., 1922-12-08

This illustrates exactly the attitude toward finances of the average dar- key:
 He went into county store and pointing at a big cheese asked how much a pound.
The Coconino sun., 1922-12-08
BETWEEN TWO FIRES

"I ain't got no use fo' a quitter," said Charcoal Eph, moodily, "but ef'n a man got Dempsey in front an a lop-eared mewl behind, he sure can't be blamed fo' havin' he doubts."
The Coconino sun., 1922-12-08
STATE LAND DEPT. RECEIPTS
 LAST II MONTHS, S638,057

Total net receipts in the state land department including forest reserve receipts for the II months period, Jan uary l, 1922, to November 30, were $638,057.12, according to statement by Rudolph Kuchler, state land com missioner. The receipts for the de- partment in November, the report shows, were S2S,392.52.
 A recapitulation~of the report fol lows:
 SaleS o,OOo.oI Rentals and interest .....,.:... 17,356.63 Y eeS Z,4Si.UZ Total November fees ............$2S,392 Receipts, January l, 1922,
 to October 31, including
 Forest Reserve ...............$ $609 ,664.60 Total net receipts, January
 1 to November 30........$63S,0 S,057.12
 Give The Sun your Job Printing.
The Coconino sun., 1922-12-08

The French quarter in New Or jeans is interesting beyond descrlp- tion, therefore l won't attempt to de- scribe it. It comprises about a fourth of and houses about fourth of the population of the city. The architec- ture is distinctive, different from any other in America, though probably familiar enough to our boys who vis- tied France during the late war. Houses all flush with the street line, with narrow wooden steps, three or four high and unpainted from the front door to the middle of the side walk. These steps are apparently scrubbed every day, Building frame, smooth boarded, painted drab or green, with huge air-tight shutters on both doors and windows, invariably closed so that all you see of the front of house is solid lumber, No house. breakers paradise. Courtyards with flowers, sometimes balcony with flowers, often flowers on the roof. A combination of bleakness and beauty.
 Even the darkeys in the French quarter speak French or patois.
 We all eat sea-food in New Or leans. Picked up a copy of the menu they filled former President Taft on, and the elaborate recipes for the var ious Creole fish dishes. Not daring to change our eating habits too quickly we eschewed fish and for breakfast had Ku KluX Klams.
 Overheard in the Pullman near Birmingham:
 Dear, if you don't stop drinking before breakfast, you'll ruin your stomach"
 "Whatinell do I care? l keep my coat buttoned.",
 Please speak louder. l got my heavy underwear on and can't hear you.
 Met some friends of Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Ormond at Meridian, Miss.
 Coming into Columbia, s. C., where we stopped few hours, the porter, who had just been transferred out here from southern California, asked: "Is you all goin' back by way of Noo Yark ?"
 "No."
 "Yo' sho' should. It 'ud be a great asset to yo' to see de achievements dey done achieved dere in de las few years"
 Old darkey woman coming down the train shed steps at Charlott, N. C., stumbled.
 "Mah Lawd," she gasped, "Ah sli-i-i-ipped, an mah foot almost fell"
 At Alta Vista, Va, went through a big cotton mill. Saw the raw cotton come from the bale and through one machine after another until it came out beautifully figured voile.
 Am writing this at Charlottesville, Va. At Rotary last evening met a brother-in-law of Professor and Mrs. A. E. Douglass of Tucson, formerly of Flagstaff. Sorry I've forgotten his name He is a fine chap.
 The conductor from Atlanta to Au- gusta was a crab. (Which end of the car shall l get out of?" asked a ner- vous woman. "This car stops at both ends, madam" was the frigid reply.
 Travelling man near Baton Rouge said conductor told negro baCgageman at one of the stations to hurry up and load the baggage. Got it all on hut dis yere goat, boss" said the darkey. l
 Well, throw the goat onw
The Coconino sun., 1922-12-08

Travelling man near Baton Rouge said conductor told negro baGgageman at one of the stations to hurry up and load the baggage. Got it all on but dis yere goat, boss" said the darkey.
 "Well, throw the goat onw
The Coconino sun., 1922-12-08

"Kain't boss; he done chawed up whar he gwine."
The Coconino sun., 1922-12-08

The conductor from Atlanta to Au- gusta was 8 crab (Which end of the car shall l get out of?" asked ner- vous woman. "This car stops at both
 ends, madam" was the frjgid reply.
The Coconino sun., 1922-12-08
Christmas Brings A Flow of Gifts

There is q time in the year when every member of the family goes about with a look of mysterious importance and a feeling of great satisfaction at having skiifully smuggled a bundle into the house without detection.
 That is the great joy of Christmas-the infinite pleasure of selecting and giving gifts.
 We have entered into a conspiracy with these giv- CTS of gifts. For mother, father, brother. sister. for tbe young hopeful of the family. for friends - for everyone. we are display tug a variety of attractive and suitable presents useful as well as lovely gifts.
 Let us help you make your selection.
 n-2xG
The Coconino sun., 1922-12-08

How'd you lose your finger" the sweet old maid asked the brakeman.
 Wore it off pointing at the seen cry along the line"
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-09-16
C., B. 60. Reaches
Wage Agreement
Employees Of Mechanical De-
partment Settle on Rules
and Rates of Pay.

w. +. Thiehoff, general manager
of the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy Railroad company lines west,
announced yesterday that an agree
ment had been reached with the em-
ployes OF the Mechanical Department
association OF the Burlington rail-
road, covering rules, rates OF pay and
working conditions
Rates for mechanics graduated i'll
accordance with degree OF skill, range
from % cents TO IS cents an hour.
Differential OF cents per hour is
established in western territory, the
same as was in effect prior to federal
control,
A board OF adjustment has been
formed in accordance with the trans
por,ation act. in which the employees
representatives are given equal voice
in settlement OF future controversies.
Reports OF any settlement that
might be reached with representatives
OF shoperatts affiliated with the
American Federation nt Labor are
definitely disposed OF by the signing
oi the agreement and the establish.
ment OF the board OF adjustment,
Mr., Fhiehott stated.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-09-16
Christians Hurl Selves
Into Sea as Turks Come

Mudania, Sept. l5.-(By A. P.)--
The Greek cruisers Giorgios Aver
off and Kilkos, the latter formerly the
United States steamer Mississippi,
are at Panderma, covering the re-
treat Of the remnant OF the Greel;
army for whose safety grave con-
Germ is felt. The Turks are at the
heels OF the fleeing Greeks, and it is
believed the latter are doomed un-
less the Greek government can pro-
vide vessels for their escape.
Two companies of French infantry
were sent to this city from Constan-
tinople for the temporary protection
OF the thousands OF Christian refu-
gees, many OF whom, panic-stricken,
are throwing themselves into the sea.
When the Turks invaded the town
they notified the French commander
that the presence OF his troops would
not be tolerated, but he stood his
ground.
Ghemlek, east OF this place, is prac-
tjcally deserted The Greek de,
stroyer Panther put up a heroic fight
to keep back the invading Kemalists
there, but the latter brought into
action long range guns which soon
forced the warship TO retire.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-09-16
Republicans on
Offensive, Says
StateChairman
Judge +. b. Perry Declares
Nebraska Democrats on DE.
fensive at Conference
With Women.

The republican party OF Ne
braska is on the offensive, not on
the defensive, according to Judge Z,
b. Perry, state chairman, who was
here yesterday in conference with
local members OF the state COM
mittee and women leaders OF the
Douglas county organization.
Meetings addressed by r. B.
Howell and Charles II. Randall dur
ing the last week have inspired your
chairman" said Judge Perry to a
group OF women at headquarters in
the Wead block yesterday afternoon.
Spread Slogan.
THE democrats started out by
trying to place the republicans on the
defensive by spreading the slogan.
Look at your tax receipts. think OF
the code and then vote the demo-
cratic ticket" said the state chair
man. "The expression code is a
In fact, ii is an intelligent
system OF disbursing public state
funds. 1t is a budget system. Mr..
Bryan said he will destroy the bud
get system and he offers nothing TO
replace it. This state campaign is
republican constructive policies
against democratic destructiveness.
Ii is up to Mr.. Bryan TO offer some
thing better to take the place OF that,
which he would DESTROY"
During conference held at the
Conant hotel the state chairman
complimented the republican women
Of Douglas county for their splendid
Gave Women 100.
Il will give the Douglas county
womep mark of 100" said Judge
Perry.
"We have candidates who stand
for constructive issues and principles
and we are proud to get behind such
he,added. "Mr. Howell's
ability is pretty we'll recognized
throughout Nebraska. He is generally
admired. You will be enthusiastic
over Senator Randall when you
know him as we'll as L do"
Mrs. John Tongue OF Stromsburg,
executive secretary of the state cen
trail committee, accompanied
Chairman Perry
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-09-16
Bonus Bill
Is Passed
by Senate
ate Of Measure Now in
Hands of President With
Conflicting Reports on
His Attitude.
Prompt Action Expected

Washington. sept ls,-fhe late oi
The soldier bonus bin Is Ia the hands
Of President Harding al last.
By vote OF 80 to II the senate
today ratified the conference report
on the bonus. The house having al.
ready taken similar action, the meas.
ure vii be sent 10 the White House
As soon as the i1rmality OF signing II
Is completed by the speaker and the
presiding officer OF the senate tomor-
row.
II is expected that President Hard
ing will veto or sign the measure
promptly. TO enable congress to take
a recess as soon as possible.
Majority 2 10 /. =
The size OF the majority N favor
OF the bill caused hopes oil the pro-
bonus forces 10 revive somewhat. The
majority was more than two TO one.
One OF the surprises OF the vote was
the switch OF Senator Watson, Geor-
gia. democrat who previously voted
against It, TO the probonus side. The
abscntees, however. were nearly as
numerous as those present today and
it was pointed out that under pair
ing Arrangements already made II
was not likely that two-thirds vote
would be mustered to pass il over the
presidents veto.
Senator McCumber, North Da-
kota, chairman OF the finance com
n'ittee and chief sponsor OF the
bonus IN the senate, appealed to all
friends OF the bonus to be on hand
in case the president does veto the
measure. lie declared that ii all the
supporters OF the bonus should stay
Oh the job, there would be All excel
lent chance OF passing il over the
presidents veto. lie pointed out
that the measure had passed both
houses by more than a two-thirds
vote.
Senator Harrison. Mississippi,
democrat, asked Senator McCumber
point blank whether President Hard |
ing would veto the bonus. Senator
McCumber said he had no positive
information on that subject, tie had
received reports both ways, he told
Mr.. Harrison.
Drop Reclamation.
The vote on the conference report |
was preceded by a long parliament
tary wrangle over efforts TO rescue
the McNary $350,O00,000 reclamation
amendment which the conferees
eliminated. Senator Harrison made
a point of order that the conierees
had exceeded their authority when
they dropped the McNary amend
mcnt from the bill. Senator Cum
Minis, Iowa, presiding officer, over
ruled the point OF order and Senator
Harrison moved that the report be
returned to conference with instruc-
tons to the conterecs to restore the
McNary amendment.
Senator McCumber raised point
OF order against this motion. SEN
ator Lenroot, Wisconsin, republican,
argued vigorously against the mo-
tion. Senator Cummins sustained
the point OF order and Senator Har-
iison appealed from the decision OF
the chair. This led to several hours
debate, after which the senate upheld
Senator Cummins' ruling by vote
OF 80 to 2l
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-09-16
u. S. Deputy Marshal
Shot to Death by Constable

Barstow, Cal, Sept. lS.-United
States Deputy Marshal w, II. Mid
daugh OF Los Angeles was sho, and
killed here early this morning by Dep
uty Constable w. II. Thompson OF
Rarstow.
According 10 witnesses, Middaugh
was intoxicated and was disturbing
the peace in front OF the Santa Fe
railway station, when Thompson and
Uuited States Marshal Charles Forbts
arrested him and took him 10 his hotel
room, Arriving at the room Mid
daugh rushed 10 a washstand, drew
a revolver aud pulled the triggtr on
an empty she'll Thompson drew his
own weapon and shot Nlhdaugh
through the head,
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-09-16
Agent Teslifies Liquor
Suspect Nabbed in L. ). Car

suhpoeuaed while be was In Oma,
ha on his vacation L. {, Smith OF
Oklahoma City former prohibition
agent testified before 4. :. Com.
missioner HochDrF yesterday that
federal agents arrested III. r. Han.
sen, alleged urgpigff Of an ami.
Prohlhtli0n society while Hansen
was uilHg 30 government car.
lack NauaR, state deputy. ne.
satAtei the liquor purchase aud vas
driving Hansen O. tie place whttr
u was @ Dc obtained when arrest
was made. according 90 Smith
Hansen dtd nol sppsaf al ihe htaF-
tHN. which WAs On ransptfasF
thsfk casey Olaghgu Nas present
hHg tiAfrF ~ahY, ltHA mtutrF ii
lhr ttas has neNyf tffb arrested
titunE vas guHtHakd
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-09-16
Big Rail Systems
Refuse to Enter
Peace Parleys
Uncertainty Develops as Il
Scope and Effectiveness
of Strike Settlement
Program.

Chicago, Sept. l5.-Refusai by a
number Of the country's biggest rail-
way systems to enter into the War
field Willard Jewell plan for ending
the shopmen's strike on the basis OF
separate and individual agreements
developed an element OF considerable
uncertainty today over the scope and
effectiveness Of the peace program.
While some Of the larger systems
had flatly rejected the plan, others,
however, notably the Chicago and
Northwestern and the Chicago, Mil
waukee and St. Paul had virtually
completed arrangements for restoring
strikers TO their former jobs.
Negotiations were in progress with
several roads in an effort by shop
craft system federation officers to ef-
feet additional settlements through
ratification OF the plan.
Strike leaders were said to be in
tent upon addressing communica-
tons to some Of the unwilling roads,
asking them to reconsider their re-
jections.
No obstruction will be placed in
the way of shopmen returning to
work on the railroads parties to the
settlement plan as fast as those roads
and their system federation chairman
arrange for resumption. B. NJ. Jew
ell, head OF the railway employees de-
partment of the American Federation
of Labor, said today in denying
statements by Fred w. Rausch,
union leader at Topeka, Kan.
Rausch said last night letter
signed by Mr.. Jewell directed that
no man would return TO work until
all the roads had signed the agree
ment.
Such letter might have been sent
out before the settlement agreement
was reached" " Mr. Taueii said
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-09-16
Omaha School
Teacher Escapes
SmyrnaOutrages
Girls in American Institute
Carried Off by Turks, But
Miss Minnie Mills Safe,
Message Says.

Mrs. Z. L. Mills, 2l45 South Thir-
ty-third street, received cablegram
yesterday, stating that her daughter,
Miss Minnie b. Mills, head OF the
American Collegiate Institute for
Girls in Smyrna is safe.
Dispatches from the war area and
from London stated that many OF
the girl pupils in the institute were
carried off by Turkish soldiers. A
London dispatch yesterday quoted
Miss Mills as saying that a fire
started in building right after a
Turkish sergeant was seen by her
leaving the building.
Women and babies, l,500 persons
in all, who gathered in the institute
buildings for safety, were killed, dis
patches stated. The dispatch tell
ing OF Miss Mills safety was sent
from Athens, Greece.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-09-16
NJ Murderer
by
God Bless lou," His Fare.
well TO Parson.Sheriff
as Black Hood Is
Adj sied.
Asserts His Innocence

Fort Madison, Ia. Sept. l5.-Win-
fred 4, Robb. sheriff, preacher aud
soldier. pulled the trap at II o'clock
noon at the Iowa prison here today
which hanged Eugene Weeks, con
vieted slayer Of George Fosdick, Des
Moines grocer
For some unaccountablc reason,
Weeks body dropped too far into
the trap and his feet dragged the
ground ior several minutes before
he died.
God bless you" were the last
works OF Weeks as Sheriff Robb
placed the black hood over his head
Weeks mounted the gallows after
declaring his innocence OF the mur-
der OF Fosdiek.
Weeks was led into the little en-
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-09-16
Return
Is Stimulant to
Nebraska Trade
Merchants Throughout State
Believe Resumption of Work
Will Put Business OH
Healthy Basis.

Grand Island, Neb., Sept. i5.--
Especial Telegram.) )--Notwiths,and
ing the repeated claims OF the locai
shop officials that the places OF the
800 strikers have been filled, mer-
chants have found trade curtailed and
collections poorer as the strike con-
tinues. The partial loss OF crops by
the heat and drouth OF August has
also affected business. The settle
ment OF the strike is expected TO re-
lieve collections and improve the
business outlook.
200 Back at Fairbury.
Fairbury, Neb., Sept. l5.-(Spe-
cial. THE settlement OF the strike
among the employees of the Rock
Island railroad at Fairbury will
prove a stimulus TO business. mer-
chants declare.
The resumption OF work by 200
men, together with the assurance OF
fuel, will cause money to loosen up
and a healthy business activity to
follow, they aver.
Business men have extended credit
to the shopmen while they have
been on a strike and the settlement
comes as a relief
Seward Rejoices.
Seward, Neb, Sept. l5.-(Special)
The end OF the rail and coal strikes
does not materially affect business
here, but does affect the comfort and
welfare Of thousands OF Seward
county folk who are not accessible TO
wood, as not a coal dealer here has
a pound OF coal in his bins.
The Blue River Power company,
which has many Developments in this
county, is now obliged to use the
Seward municipal plant TO furnish
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-09-16
Lones Promises Startling
Evidence at Cline Hearing

Ray Lones, attorney for William
Cline, grader, held by county eoro-
ner's jury for the staying OF Cyclone
Miller in the latter's chicken shack
on West Dodge road last Sunday
night, stated yesterday that he has
some startling evidence that he in
tends 10 introduce at the preliminary
hearing before County Judge Craw-
ford this morning,
Cline is charged with first degree
murder. The state claims that Mil
Ter was shot in a brawl with Cline
who was alleged to be drunk.
L,ones declares Cline did not hoot
Miller.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-09-16
Falls City Labor Federation
Endorses Howell for Senate

FaIIs NV. Ntha Sept I4--l sper
eiall--Falls City labor showed Us
preference Tor United States senator
hy endorsing Robert II, Howell al
bg rally ot the local Labor federation.
attended hy mafe than $50 men, par
IS lines vetr completely eiialed.
Charles W bfYan hstus endorsed Iaf
- amor and tN Glketnag lubB n
Holshead taf congressman iTom the
kiFaE distFtst.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-09-16
Fall. ,iD Youth Hurt

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The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-09-16

Protests Innocence
Weeks was asked by the warden il
he had anything to say.
Taking his hat off and stepping
in front OF the warden, Weeks said
to the more than 80 witnesses:
Come up closer, boys, if you want
to hear what ] have to say. Sheriff
Robb came down here to hang me.
Cross and were never together. |
am innocent OF the murder OF George
Fosdick. | wrote to Governor Ken
dsS. and you, too, Judge Utterback,
asking not for mercy for myself, but
for Cross. Cross and / were never
buddies. We were not together the
night of the murder. They won't
hurt my feelings when they hang me.
1t is nothing to dread. God will
have mercy on my soul"
To Dr.. X. S. Reamer, in the crowd,
Weeks said: Here you are, Doc;
I'm waiting for you"
He had finished his speech Weeks
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