davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03
/. Thl. the Riaht Waxf

We do not like to the devil whipped round
the stump 1t is not because we have any particu-
lar sympathy with devil there is disingenu-
BUSINESS in the proceeding which does not appeal to US
Speaking of whipping the devp round the stump.
think that better way get rid Of the initiative
and referendum would have been to strike all refer
to it out OF the constitution and the statutes
While all this may be accomplished effectualy
by Senate Bin IL it stands it is proposed
to amend it, there viii be left fiction in our
stitution and In statutes.
From time to time there will be attempts to
breathe reality into that fiction whereas, the whole
thing were obliterated, we do not believe that we
should ever hear again OF attempt TO establish
this system OF legislation.
We have had 1t for ten years. 1t is to be
credited with but little, and we are not sure, any
really useful or constructive legislation, while it is
to be debited with vicious legislation and with
the obstruction Of legislation
OF late years It has been harmless except in the
facilities it has afforded for obstruction by the in
voking Of the referendum. Once that was done in
the interest Of the railroads and generally it has
been done IN the interest OF individuals groups
whose interests were adverse those Of the people
ut large.
The people Of Arizona though first they took
some interest in this system of legislation took less
interest than the people OF most states where the
innovation had introduced have since permitted
that interest to wane.
After short time they made the best of bad
institution by the adoption Of the motto. when in
doubt, vote NO." In consequences. all initiative Iegis-
ation except such the need Of which urgently
and widely felt like the bin for the restoration of
capital punishment has been defeated. So in
little danger from the initiative any longer
annoyed only by the opportunity the referendum
affords for obstruction.
But sometimes there il legislation which should
be obstructed. Legislatures often make mistakes,
Intentionally unintentionally 90 that many who
find the initiative wholly bad believe that the refer
endum should be preserved as a check against mis-
takes. We think that that could be done by preserv
ing the process in way. but by making the
Of 1t difficult that 1t could be operated by
small groups Of individuals; that the machinery
could be set in motion only for in 4 popular
revolt against bad legislation
The disingenuousness OF the pending amendment
Der Of voters in an arrangement for voting them
against their win. Thus every man who does not
vote ON an initiative bill is made to vote mo-"
IL there not danger that this arrangement will
produce resentment among citizens who though they
may not way another about the initiative
and referendum will be angered at having them.
selves recorded against their win against measure
in which they have interest which they have
no knowledge?
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03
Vote and Vote Early


'Im not registered yet; wasn't interested In
The primary I'll register and vote in the regular
city elections" said q yesterday.
Yes he will-not That win not vote this
year in any Phoenix municipal election unless after
having registered for regular election which win
not he held there should be special election for
some reason not now above the horizon.
We think there is doubt that mayor and
two city commissioners will be elected at the pri-
mary tomorrow so that there will be need Of
another and a regular election.
This of course is a matter OF no concern TO
those who failed to register for the primary. They
cannot vote tomorrow anyhow But II Is matter
of concern to all who qualified by registration
TO vote and are thinking Of reservng their fire for
general election. They must vote tomorrow or
not all.
And those who want to vote should be at the
ro,ls early We expect that record breaking vote
,sll be cast We have to believe that It VIII
not fan short OF 1900. Such vote as that II any
considerable part of it should be withheld until the
afternoon would produce congestion in every poll
n Mace in the city. But II 1t is cast with reason
steadlness every voter will have an opportunity
Otherwise the polls will close at o'clock Saturday
evening upon many who shall not have been able to
re tch the ballot box.
heavy vote viii be cast in the morning be-
80. VI six and eight o'clock BY those who are engaged
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

Yuma county highway bonds only
one bid was received, that being from
Blythe. Witter and company. Of los
Angeles. and was q bid OF par and
accrued interest and q premium OF
$1i.S75. For the disposition OF the
bonds at such a price the county,
however had to enter into 4 fiscal
agency contract calling for five per
cent of the bond issue. The bid re-
ceived was n little better than 81
per cent OF par.
bid which has been received by Yuma
county for more than two years.
During the slump one bid was re-
ceived OF S9.--Sun.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03
FRED 0. ADAMS,
Commissioner,
STATEMENT

There is one regrettable feature in
the present city campaign which
believe to be of sufficient importance
to justify my calling It TO the atten-
tion Of the citizens Of Phoenix.
refer TO the great harm being done
our city by untrue statements, print
ed and spoken, concerning our city
officials and city matters, by irre-
sponsible and uninfor1ned persons,
and by others who really know better.
cannot help but feel that many
statements made at campaign time
by politicians and others would never
be tolerated at any other time than
iust preceding election.
The citizens OF Phoenix annually
spend thousands OF dollars through
various organizations, in support OF
movements to advertise our city. The
chamber of commerce. the Phoenix
realty board. the Maricopa county
board OF trade, at local expense, ana
the Arizona resources board at state
expense, are seeking to encourage the
influx OF residents and trying to up
build our city county and state.
With no other seeming object IN
view than the election of Its favorte
candidates, a certain clique is un-
doing much of this good work by
mudsllnging and misrepresentation in
the present campaign.
Among many other things, unwar-
ranted and untrue statements con-
cerning the present city water sup
ply are published and spread broad
cast, and the detrimental effect OF
such it is impossible to estimate. l
feel It my duty to call the attention
Of citizens to the fact that the cam
paign charges concerning city attairs
brought to my attention have been
either misleading or entirely untrue.
FRED O. ADAMS,
City Commissioner.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

as Gave Rendon, driver Of Nogales-
Tucson stage, was shot in the right
arm in Nogales. Sonora, about ]
o'clock this morning.
He was removed to St. Joseph's
hospital in this city. where the
wound was dressed. and taken to his
home in Tucson on this afternoons s
train. Herald.
Refuse To Sell Bonds
YUMA--Again the day for selling
the Yuma county highway bonds has
come and gone and the Yuma county
board OF supervisors have refused TO
sell the bonds at the bid price. Yes
terday afternoon when the bids were
opened for the sale Of the $SSO,OOO
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03
FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH .. 1929
Economy Is half the battle of life;
1t is not so hard to earn money as to
spend 1t aUeH. @Spurgeon.
Know for Whom and What You Vote

MN II you vote tomorrow for Moore, Button and
1EotchEss you may be that have voted for
those gentlemen and nobody else hidden in the dark
background.
Your vote win not be q direction to them 10
do any especifc thing you may have in mind. Few
os us have specific thing in mind a. to what shah
be done by the commission. There s no clearly de-
- fined issue as to any municipal policy. We want
generally only good government and cannot
-aS have that unless have good men In control We
are voting for those men because we know them to
be good men.
Every vote we cast for . candidate for office,
presuning OF course THAI all right ourselves.
is an expression OF belief that candidate
win do this or particular thing that he will
BY our vote then we repose trust in his Judgment
his ability and his integrity.
Sometimes, though. a question Of policy becomes
f an issue. Then we for not because Of
our general confidence him but because expect
him do certain thing in certain circumstances.
So we vote for against account Of their
views on the tariff when they to be put into
positions they give effect to their views
no defined policy is before the people
IA OF Phoenix settlement. There only general
f policy concerning which the people not divided.
They are all in their wish for good government,
for the suppression OF vice. for the putting down
and the keeping down Of extravaganza carelessness
and graft
y TO good government and against the evils Of
government AIessrs. Moore, Button and Hotchkiss
are committed not only by their declarations as
candidates but by their long records as honorable
citizens and successful business men.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03
Phoenix. AriZ.,
March 2nd, 1922.


March End, 1922.
Dear Mother:--
I am down in Arizona
Where the sun is clear and bright;
The buds are swelling on the trees,
The moon shines every night.
We have no zero bliZzards here,
To chill an old mans frame;
/ came to spend the winter
You should have done the same.
The churches here viii welcome you,
And lend helping hand;
The s. p. route will tell you how
TO reach this Promised Land.
Change Of scene and desert air.
I'm sure will pull you throughi
1t helped ten thousand others.
And will do the same for you.
The valley farms will furnish food
To feed you through the year:
The land produces double crops,
For all the farmers here.
The mountain air will do you good
And heal that withered chest;
1t welcomes you from every land
The climate does the rest.
wM. CRATE
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03
Paving Competition

The lively bidding Of the paving contractors for
the county highway contract resulting satisfac-
toriy to the county, more than the completion
Of the program at much lower cost per mile, about
$4,000, giving to Maricopa county network Of more
than 300 miles OF permanent Class roads
For we learn from these bids and the careful
tabulations OF cost made by the county highway
commission that paving in the city Of Phoenix can
be laid from at greatly reduced cost
The saving to the county viii amount to about
million dollars, amount that win be exactly
3 determined it has been decided what
width thickness OF pavement shall be ordered In
on the various projects with the completion Of the
= program win probably end the issuance OF bonds
for paving for many years.
But the saving to the city and to the towns Of
the valley will be continuous for paving within them
win be carried indefinitely with their growth and
the saving will date from the day when 1t shown
by the highway commission what could be accom-
pished by securing real competition.
FIX The commission deserves great credit for the
in which it induced the bidders to submit
ff the possible figures which lower than
which have been made by paving contractors any
where in the country within the last two years.
is estimated that there viii be left over after
the completion the program about s1oOO0oO Of the
proceeds Of the last bond ISSUE to be matched against
federal aid in connecting the county system
With the highways Of adjoining counties, and giving
us the much needed highway to the coast.
Perhaps an added inducement to the comnnis-
in awarding contract the facilities and
readiness Of the successful contractor for undertak-
ing and carrying the work which will begin next
Monday and it Is stated will be completed within
months.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

in day employment Another such rush may be ex-
pected at and until o'clock but the heaviest
rush will near the close.
That should be avoided by all who want to be
sure that their votes will be cast
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

The Luminara, a newspaper at one time published
in Madrid was printed with ink containing phos-
phorus enabling the reader to peruse the paper in
the dark. The Regal was printed with poisonous
ink sheets of dough- After reading the printed mat
the thin sheets Of dough the paper eaten
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03
y BertonBraleyS Daily Poem
~ comps penSatiOns

know we suffer from profiteers,
From bandits, grafters and politicians,
We've been the victims for years and years
OF with sordid and mean ambitions;
l know we selfishly push and shove
For gold to cram in a purse expanding;
But--this is the country that love,
Nevertheless and Notwithstanding!
I know that often our modern youth
Has ways that seem to US highly shocking,
know the girls Of today. In truth,
Are scant of dresses and short OF stocking;
/ know their manner OF life annoys
Some Of our moralists most commanding;
Butt am strong for these girls and boys,
Nevertheless and Notwithstanding.
know that husbands aren't always true,
know that wives are not always pleasant
know divorces are far from few
And getting more numerous at present;
I know you cannot exactly tell
What kind of partner you are landing
Yeti think marriage works pretty We'll
Nevertheless and Notwithstanding!
"The world is only robbers den"
The cynic cries in voice commanding
Well believe in my fellow men,
Nevertheless and Notwithstanding
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

wireless messages being received at expert
mental stations In Australia in one-fifteenth OF
second from London and Paris and ne-eghteenth Of
a second from New York. The cost Of wireless mes
sages win be third less than cable messages,
cording to estimates.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

six-pound mackerel is capable of producing
100000 eggs at time and 77-pound cod pro-
duces more than 100000 eggs A 2Sh pound poll
lock, OF the cod family, produces 100000 eggs at
spawning.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

Chronic violators OF road rules to be rated by
the Pennsylvania state police by means of punch
marks on their registration card In this way
notorist will carry his with him card
will be a ready exhibit the prosecuting attorney.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

Samuel Pepys' books about 5000 in all. repose
in the original bookcases, which made for Pepys
in 1865 by Simpson, "the joyner." Pepys began his
diary when he q years of age.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

The army airship Roma, recently purchased by
the United States government from Italy, chris
tened with bottle OF liquid air. The bottle
dropped from free balloon the bow OF the craft
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

Forty bales of human hair. to be manufactured
into hair nets was item in the cargo of japanese
ship which recently docked in Seattle
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

Mexico has adopted the standard time unit. The
hours will be counted from to "a, beginning at
midnight
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

During recent eruption from the volcano Caulie
in the Andes mountains a rain Of ashes fell
wide adjacent to the volcano, seriously damag-
ing crops. Steam poured from deep crevices in the
nnountainside during the eruption
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

Chief Justice Taft OF the United States supreme
court is just three days older than Associate Justice
Clarke their ages being ga. Justices Day and Van
Devanter have the same birthday.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

win between Arizona and our people
and our sister republic, and to defend
my friends In cases where their honor
Is assailed.
Yours very truly,
II. J. BRINKERHoFF.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

England the home Of Charles Dickens
nearly destroyed by fire recently. This building dates
from 1903.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

The famous oyster beds OF Puget Sound were
recently threatened with extinction Low tides fol-
lowing period OF floods, exposed the beds to
the freezing temperature, which proved very de-
structive.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

More than 100000 farms in this country
equipped with telephones.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

The records or Stratford- Avon from 1868 to
1855 have been published by the Dugdae Society Of
that place.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

Only from TO IL per cent Of the energy in
ton Of coal is harnessed IN a manner which actual
will pull train Of cars.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

Letter from Father Stephen
To the Public Whom 1t May Con-
cern:
have been creditably informed
that some parties of both city cleo
ton tickets are accusing each other
of having "an ex-priest of dark COM
plexion" campaigning for them, and
that the Catholics should have been
instructed how TO vote" Both ac-
cusations by both parties are with
out any foundation of truth. because
there is no ex-priest, dark or other
wise. in nor in the vicinity of the
city, nor is any Catholic clergyman
campaigning for nor against any
ticket. All priests in the city or vi
cinity are in good standing and have
plenty more important work than
politics. Nor have Catholics been in
structed how to vote.
REV. FATHER STEPHEN.
Statement Of Approval
To the Editor:
The editorial. "The Credit Side.
appearing in this mornings paper, Is
so good and timely. so clear and fair
that I wish to express my thanks.
We who have worked 40 years for
prohibition are grateful for the ar
ticle in your paper. Thank you.
LUELLA E. THOMAS.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

Between $4,000 and 100000 new houses are need
ed in the United States every year.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

q. s. r" in radio parlance means "everyb'
listen"
Arizona republican., 1922-03-03

The British Museum was started with funds
raised by lottery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
OLD MAN IS FOUND DEAD
 IN HIS SHOP

John Keith, proprietor of a
 secondhand store at 1S49 Main
 street, was found dead this morn
 ing in his dingy little shop by
 neighbors, who notified Patrol
 man Grossman of the First pre-
 cinct. Death was apparently due
 to natural causes and the medi-
 cal examiner was notified Noth-
 ing in the shop had been dis
 turbed.
 Known as the Yankee Trader, 70 the store keeper, who was about 65 years old. was we'll known in this city and was considered mCSe or less of h character" At one time he owned several fast horses and he used to race them, but he had disposed of these in recent years although it is understood that he still traded horses and would in fact, trade, buy, or sen m Ost anything.
 Something of mystery enveloped the old man, who was reputed to be a member of a wealthy Western fam fly and to have received frequent al- lowances by cheek from them. At one time he was accounted fairly wealthy but his fortune is said to have dwindled in recent years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
COUPLE WE'D IN
 MAYORS OFFICE

Miss Benilda Cordero, 20, and pret- ty and VittorfO NapOH, also 20, and handsome, came to the City Hall today seeking someone to marry them. But there wasn't even a justice of peace in the building. First they went to the town clerks office but as he wasn't a marrying justice. they were referred to the city clerks office, but were greeted with the same answer there.
 Finally they went to Mayor Fred Atwater's office. But the mayor was mt in either. They admitted they wanted to be married and married quick. So Miss Johanna Fshey, sec retary to the mayor, put in a hur- " call for Robert Jones, former as sistant city clerk, who Is a justice of the peace.
 The couple with Mozzi Alberico, best man, and Miss Celia Cordero. sis ter of the bride. as bridesmaid and Fibre Perachio assembled in Mayor Fred Atwater's private office where Justice Jones read the marriage ritual and tied the knot. Contrary to ex- pectations he did not kiss the bride who was blus.ng very much, but sh ook her hand.
 The newly weds do not plan a honeymoon. They will reside at 94 Elizabeth street Both are twenty years old and were granted a per init to marry Monday by the mayor. both being under age. The groom is O baker.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
MOTT CHILL LDREN
 TO SEE MOTHER

George Mott, Jr., and Ruth, his sts- ter, children of Mrs. Ethel Mott, serv- ing a life sentence in states prison for the part she had in the murder of her husband, George D. Mott, will be permitted by their guardian, F. w. Harrison, to visit their mother dur ing the Christmas holidays.
 Mrs. Mott wrote to the children's guardian asking that they be per nitted to visit her. The children have been placed in private homes, the boy in Massachusetts and the girl in Connecticut The children. 1t is said, have quite overcome the un- happy recoIlections of the days spent in the county court house awaiting the outcome of their mothers trial. The little girl is attending school and taking music lessons. The boy recently passed a mental test which showed that he had the mind of much older bOy
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
TWO HELD IN ATTACK
 ON WOMAN

James D. Sullivan of 3S2 War;
 ren street, a chauffeur, and Jo-
 seph w. Valentine, the latter the
 proprietor of the Union Taxi
 Service of 85 French street, were
 arrested last night by the State
 Police for an alleged assault
 committed upon Mrs. Henry
 Mayer of 80 HazIeVOod avenue,
 wife of a well known butcher.
 The men. have confessed that
 they were the two mentioned in
 Mrs. Mayors statement made
 public yesterday, according to
 the State Police.
 So vigorously did Mrs. Mayer fight the advances of Sullivan, the sole oc- cupant of the cab that she kicked off the door of the car. 1t is said that Valentine drove the car while SuIIi- van held Mrs. Mayer a prisoner dur ing the trip towards Tunxis Hill, breaking loose the hold upon her. Since the State Police refuse to com ment On the affair other than to yer fly the fact that the two men have confessed to the alleged assault, 1t is still a matter of conjecture as to whether the statement of the men corroborates thes tatement made by Mrs. Mayer.
 The men admit. the police say, that Mrs. Mayer entered the cab at
 
 journey as described by her. It is said that Sullivan was under the tn- fuence Of liquor. The whole story of the incident has not yet been brought forth.
 The case of the two men was con- tinued until next Thursday in the Fairfield court today and bond of $1,000 was fixed for each of the men. Sullivan claims he met Mrs. Mayer while he was walking down Water street. He says he had been drink ing and that Mrs. Mayer had also been drinking. She asked him to get a. taxicab, Sullivan says. They entered Valentines taxi and Mrs. Mayer became>bysterical. She made so much noise and shouted so loudly, Sullivan says, that he placed his hand over her mouth to keep her quiet. He feared to put her out of the car be- cause of her condition, he said. but at the Tun1ds Hill road. Mrs. Mayer kicked the door off the car and the taxi stopped. After the driver had replaced the door the taxi returned to this city. leaving Mrs. Mayer be- hind. Sullivan said Mrs. Mayer kicked, scratched and struck him cause. Sunivan's story was repeSzfE to a Times reporter today by c SShson to whom he had related
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
NO IMMIGRATION
 ACTION IN VIEW
 AT WASHINGTON

Washington, Dec. 16 President Harding's recommendations for changes in the existing immigration laws will not be acted upon during the present session of Congress, mem bers of the House immigration com mittee declared today.
 Two factions of the committee, it was said. entertained such widely di- vergent views that the deadlock is impossible of compromise and the m meetings to consider the Presid ent's 8 suggestions have been supended in- definitely. One group of the commit tee would make more stringent the present restriction while the other group favors liberalization of existing laws to increase the supply of com mon labor.