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The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
COMPARATIVE COSTS

Those who advocate, honestly enough, no DOUBT
that the state Should develop the power resources
of the Colorado river, may find a lesson in what
happened recently at Niagara Falls 1t happens
that two development projects are being carried
to completion there simultaneously one of them
is government proposition and the other is be-
ing built by private capital.
The government work is costing much more
than the estimates called for and it will be nee
essary to charge about $3.50 per year per horse
power; the private plant will produce power at
approximately $50 per horsepower year, the fig
ures in both cases including interest on invest
ment, depreciatfon amortization and mainten-
ance
This is the history of every state-owned or gov
ernment-owned project in history and people liv-
ing in the west will not need to be told that it has
been the history of every reclamation project that
has been built. Why should we flatter ourselves
that we in Arizona can succeed when every other
government has failed?
Spending other peoples money is one of the
easiest things there is to do; spending one owns
is Something else again.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
NEWSPAPER COURAGE

In few lines of human endeavor is real courage
SO necessary as in that of running small news
paper.
Moral courage is required in deciding what to
print and some times it is equally necessary in
deciding what not to print
Moral and physical courage, however, are char
acteristic of many newspaper men in whom the
element of business courage appears to be wholly
lacking.
It is lack of such courage which has doomed
many small publishers from time immemorial to
a life of unrecompensed toll.
We fear to charge fair price; fear to offend
an unreasonable customer; fear to maintain con-
sistent business policies regardless of immediate
consequences.
While other business men unhesitatngy raise
prices whenever costs make such course neces-
sary, many publishers accept unprofitable rates
for fear of losing little gross business.
There are but three reasons, ordinarily, for a
newspaper rfailure-incompetenc lack of courage
or an impossible field.-Marcy B. Darnall, Flor
ence, Ala, Herald.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
THE RISING COST OF EDUCATION

Some persons are becoming very much alarmed
over the fact that education is costing more now
than it did a few years ago. OF course 1t IS cost
ing more. There are more children in the cOun-
try; more of them are attending schools; the
schools have become better in every way. The
schools are costing more because the value Of the
dollar has deprecated. A school costing twice as
much per pupil now in 1913 is in reality costing
no more than it did then In fact the cost of edu-
cation per pupil in average daily attendance in
creased only 67.5 per cent from 1913 to 1920 The
cost Of living increased 100 per cent during this
time 1t is fair to assume that when living costs
increase, the cost Of education must remain sta
tionary. AS living costs increase teachers must
be paid larger salaries. Fuel is costing more 1t
costs more to erect and repair school buildings.
Of course the schools are costing more So are
other city, county and state governmental depart
ments costing more. Isn't it about time the fool
ish arguments about the increased cost of educa-
tion cease miami Silver Belt.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
KEEPING BUSINESS AT HOME

No town can be permanently prosperous in
which the citizens and tradesmen dependent on
each other do not patronize one another. The
fact is, but little is ever made in going away to
trade, if it can be secured at home and oftener
there is loss. Show us a town in which the peo-
pie make it a rule not to send away for anything
they can get at home, and we viii show you a
town in which business is lively and everybody
buys, and trade is centered from abroad Prices
are low and the tradesmen patronize each other
having no suspicion that confidence will be abus-
ed. Let it be understood that when business men
of any town get in the habit of sending abroad for
purchases the business will anguish. Having ne
confidence in each other, how can they expect 9TH
ers to have confidence in them? No, that's MOI
the way to build up a town. Patronize each other
and keep your business at home.-Ex.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
ROUT THE DEMAGOGUES

One of the movements that ought to be started
in this country among the voters is the one to rid
the country of the demagogue and the radical.
This country viii never recover from the after
war effects anti sane and constructive ideas pre-
vail. and the vagaries and cureallS Of the political
snake doctors are relegated to the discard The
first man to be swatted ought to be the man who
attempts to gain favor by trying to array class
against class. This is a government of all the
people and one in which all have equal rights, and
m man who goes out and tries to stir up i'll feel
5ng between employers and employees, between
rich and poor, and between farmers and towns
people, is menace to the country and ought to be
set on good and hard. His teachings mean dis
cord and faetional hatreds, and such things al
ys4vs lead to chaos. What this country needs Just
now more than anything else is sane, sober. thinks
ipg along broad and constructive lines.--Chandler
A11zonan.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23

If there is one thing more disgusting than an
other to the average American citizen, it is that
class of rich profiteers who run over to Europe
for few hours, confer with like mental ele-
ment over there, then come back to America fill
ed with noble" desire to save all Europe, can
Gel all debts and let American taxpayers pay the
freight This element usually are hunting a for
eign market for their goods and seem to believe if
America could be made to shoulder the European
war debt they could sell their goods abroad Evil
IDENTIFY they feel they have the home market suf-
ficiently developed and controlled consequently do
not want the law of supply and demand to inter-
fere with their prices
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
DOES HE SPEAK FOR DEMOCRATS?

1t would be interesting to read the minds of
democrats after they had read the torrent of in
yectiVe which former President Wilson saw fit to
pour out upon the country on the eve of Arnistice
day. Whether they like it OF not MIR Wilson is
their party leader He was the last democratic
president, and the man who was the active party
candidate in 1920 was only an echo of Wilson, and
gave his unqualified endorsement to all the pol
icies of wisconsin. Not single one Of all the
candidates who are now in the field for the demo-
cratic presidential nomination but was and is an
active supporter of the Wilson doctrines. No
matter which one of them is nominated he will
have to. tell the people whether or not he thinks
they have been "suen," cowardly," and ''con-
temptbe." He viii be faced with the alternative
of repudiating that language or the man who ut
tered it
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23

All the old-time bitter egotism seems to still
rule in former President Wilson's mind as indicat-
ed by his Arnstce day radio speech. Like many
another great man, Woodrow Wilson became peey-
ish and childish when he was voted down by many
millions. There was much to approve in his world
wide plan, but, big as he was, he was too small to
admit the possibility of one error in his whole
program. He scared so high in his aspirations for
better world that he could not see the financial
wreckage that lesser minds were piling at his
feet. He did not care what it all cost, he wanted
his own way.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23

The price of loaf of bread in Germany now is
400 billion marks. We merely mention this to
prove our contention that it does not make much
difference how many laws you make, it IS impos-
sble to control an appetite by law. Also to point
out the inconvenience of carting hay bailer
around with you to compactly conserve your
change for nickle. Then, too, one should have
convenient hay mows in which to store his bail
ings after each transaction. It would seem that
VIM. Jennings Bryan's idea might work out over
in Germany on the basis of 16 haymows to l hay
bailer There is really great difference between
money" and wealth
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
MILITARY TOILET SET

A colored doughboy incautiously
peeked over the edge of a front line
trench. A sniper let fly, the bullet
drilling the helmet and leaving a
smoking trail in his wool.
"Woofp remarked his buddy in
awe. "Dey suttinly pahted yo' hair
dat time.
"Sho' did," agreed the near casual
ty, regaining his place with alacrity
"And dis boy am gwine stay sot be-
TO- dey staht cleanin his teeth"
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
NOT HIM

Shop Foreman: "You amt one of
them blokes wot drops their tools and
scoots as soon as knock-off blows, are
you?"
Lily White: "Not me. Why, often
have to wait five minutes after / put
me tools away before the whistle
goes"
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
SAFETY FIRST

1t was on. the old camp ground.
pass de hat" suggested Bruddah
Wheatly. But the parson raised his
hand. "No, sah," he shouted, "dere'll
be no hat about it. Pass a tin box
wild a chain to it. De last time hat
was passed around heah, it nevah
came came back, and | had to go
home bareheaded."
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
TARIFF AND SHOES

A pair of shoes can be bought in Canada for
SO that can not be duplicated on Broadway, New
York, for less than SIS Shoes hides and leather
are free coming into America, while Canada inn
poses a tax of 80 per cent ad vaorem. Will some
democratic free trade propagandst, kindly ex-
plain? If the tariff is tax, as they claim, why
should not the taking off of taxes make shoes
cheaper?
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
KEEPING TO THE POINT

Porter: 'This train goes to Buffa-
10 and points east"
Old Lady: "Well, l want a train
that gets to Syracuse and don't
care which way it points"
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
PLENTY MORE LEFT

my, goodness me-" he said to the
backwoodsman, Haven't you got any
better sense than to let that little
child out there play with a loaded
gun? Why, it's terribly dangerous
thing"
saw, / Dunno" the backwoodsman
drawled. And then he bit off chew
from big plug and added: 81 got
sixteen other chiIlun.n
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23

Flagstaff is justly proud of the efficiency of
our fire department and equipment The fire last
week in the Johnston cleaning works caused by
an explosion of gasoline was bad one to handle
and had it not been for the quick and effective
work done by the firemen undoubtedly . large
portion OF the business block on the street would
lave been destroyed. Good equipment pays big
ghen handled by good men.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23

The Prescott chamber of commerce proposes to
put gateway" at Ashfork to turn tourists
south and are interesting themselves in a road
from Ashfork to Grand Canyon, then back to
Seigfnan. Well, Los Angeles wants to drain the
Grand Canyon into that town. That would be a
good scheme too. The silt would help salt down
the suckers and they could be sold for town lots
In a few months.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
A CLEAR CASE

Stage Hand: "Did you say you
wanted a window or widow?"
Show Manager: Il said window, but
they're both much alike. When /
get near either of them / always
look outw
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
sERYEs rHEM RIGHT

Minister'S Wife: "Wake up! There
are burglars in the house"
Minister: .fWell, what of it? Let
them find out their mistake them
selves"
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
THESE FOOLISH DAYS

"This song about bananas makes
me sick" said the Foolish Old Cen
tleman. "In my day we had songs
like 'Ta Ra Ra Boom De Ay' and
Daddy Wouldn't Buy Me a Bow
wow,' that had some sense to 'em.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
SERIOUS

"Your wife is looking WE'LL"
Eyes. Just fancy. When | took
her to the sanatorium she was so bad
that / wouldn't risk buying return
ticket"
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
EVENING UP

He: Is she progressive or conser-
vative9'
She; 4 don't know. She wears
last years hat, drives a this years
car, and lives on next yea income.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23

Democratic papers are getting very much
peeved at President Coolidge because his head
does not rattle so loud he can not hear himself
think. His sturdy method of "sawin' wood and
sayin' nuthin' !" is most disturbing thing to his
adversaries and, he seems to make himself popu-
lar just by settling problems as they come up.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
SHORT CIRCUIT COURT

Judge (to prisoner): "What is your
name, your occupation and what are
you charged with?"
Prisoner: my name is Sparks. /
am an electrician, and | am charged
with battery"
Judge: "Officer, put this guy in
dry CELL"
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
REASON ENOUGH

"Why do people cry at weddings 2"
'"Well, | imagine those who have
been married themselves start it, and
the others join in"
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
WE NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT

Mother: There, now, I've read you
the whole story Of the ark and you
must 90 to sleep
Tommy: "But what would have hap
pened if Noah had sent out sea-
gull ?"
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
MORE AND MORE AND MORE

"When Jack and | are married, I'm
going to have three servants"
"You will probably have twenty
three, my dear-but not all at once. "
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
THE SHINING EXAMPLE

"Did any of your family ever make
a brilliant marriage ?"
"Only my wife"
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
GOING DOWN!

A magazine writer tells us that
dog fills an empty space in mans
life. This is especially true of the
hot dog.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
oNE-sIDED TOWN

"What town is this ?"
81 don't see no town"
you're looking out the wrong side
IF the car"
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23

man up in Oregon committed suicide because
he was charged with bigamy. Down Los Angeles
way no one would have paid much attention to
him unless he bigamy'ed eight or ten times, not
even the movie directors -
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
CHINESE REPAIRS

Lee Nun fixee chair very fine, cane
seat anything; come and get, bring
back qlick. 1887 Park st.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
TALKS, TICKLES AND
TANTRUMS
HOM,S YOUR CARTON?
.a4@4@@44@4@e@%4 !

Knocking, in an individual, is just
as much evidence Of lack of power as
it is in an automobile.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
AL ARRANGED

She: "Oh, wish the Lord had made
me mani"
He (bashfully): "He did. I'm the
man."
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23
THE WAY HE LOOKED

"There's a man outside, sir, that
wants to see you about bill you owe
him. He wouldn't give his name"
''What does he look like
"Well, he looks like you'd better pay
it,
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23

The present total amount owed the United
States by European countries is $5,970, III, ,427
with 81 ,O88, ,457473 accrued interest. That's why
income tax rates are not tumbling down rapidly
since the war stopped.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23

Hi Johnson has slung his hat in the ring for
the presidential nomination. Watch the boys punt
it out again.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23

Eleven persons have died in southern California
with rabies. Reports don't say whether they
were selling real estate or OIL
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23

Uncle Sam turned over last year to states con-
tanning national forests 1921 ,422, record year
Arizona received $154, ,577.79.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23

Settling strikes by raising the price to the CON
sumner is only temporary way of passing the
"buck." & ~
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-23

American farmers should kick on hay prices.
The German mark is now worth only about ten
cents a ton>
Evening star., 1923-05-04

worth. Mrs. T. III. Stewart of Montreal
and Miss Isabel Robinson of Boston.
Among the guests were Mrs. Lloyd:
wife OF the Bishop of Virginia. and
her sister, Miss Blackford OF Rich
mond, tthe Archdea con OF North Caro-.
lima and Mrs. Griffith. formerly Of
Alexandria. Va, and Richmond. and
Airs. John Dunlop. formerly of Wash
ing.on: Rev. Willis q. Clarke. rector
OF Trinity Protestant Episcopal
Church. and Mrs. Clarke: Rev. and
Mrs. Campbell Miss Sarah Addison
and Miss Davis of Asheyille.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Clarence
$. Williams entertained company
OF forty at dinner last evening at the
naval war college at Newport, of
which the admiral is president.
Mrs. Parker. wife of Judge Alton
e. Parker. gave tea yesterday after
noon in the Italian garden OF the
Ambassador in New York for Miss
Mary Hall. granddaughter of Judge
Parker.
Mrs. Eliot C. Loyeu will entertain
Evening star., 1923-05-04

have taken apartments AT the Bur
lington Hotel.
Mr. and Mrs John Mock will enter
tain at dinner this evening i'll honor
of Mrs Bertha Lincoln Heustis. There
will be ten guests at the dinner and
additional guests WIZ join the COM
pany later for short program of
music.
Mr.. and Mrs Herber; StabIer will
give dance tomorrow evening in
compliment to Mrs Guy Campbell
Ewing of Norfolk. who will arrive
tomorrow TO visit them for a few
days
Mrs. Reynolds Hit and Miss Eliza
ton. after spending the winter in
Bermuda. They Will be with Mrs.
Robert Hit for the next six weeks.
Comm Issioner of District
And Mrs Rudolph Hosts.
Commissioner and Mrs. Rudolph
were hosts to a company Of twelve
at dinner last evening.
Representative Thomas s. Dunn en-
tertained at dinner last evening al the
New Willard.
Miss Sarah Harrison Powell of Bal
timore, VINO SPENDS large part OF
each year in Washington with her sis
ter, Mrs. +. 6. Odenheimer. and other
relatives, is now at the recently COM
pleted Kenilworth Inn, at Biltmore
Asheville, where she gave an attrac-
tive tea yesterday afternoon in the
large palm roonAof the hotel. In ad-.
dition to the palms ann potted plants.
lavish abundance of the beautiful
wild azaleas for which the Land of the
Sky is famous, in all of their many
varieties of colors. were appropriately
used in the decorations. The receiv-
ing party included Mrs. Joseph Marvel
and Mrs. Roscoe Marvel of Kenil-
Evening star., 1923-05-04
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to
the health department In the laet twenty -four
hours:
William r. Zantzinger, II, st. Elizabeth q
Mamie swann. az, 1907 Rosedale ct. ne.
James W. Van Dusen, 81. Waiter Reed Hos
pital.
Charles P. Bailey, jr.. 27 days, 1917 st.
Hunter Taylor. 10 minutes, sibley Hospital.
Susie Scott, 80, 433 Hollidge court s.w.
Daniel White, so. Gallinser Hospital.
Leonard Hendricks, 3, Garfield Hospital.
Evening star., 1923-05-04
Society
Don GeIasio Caetani Ambassador of
Italy, Is Returning From Brief
Visit in New York.

ception which Mrs. William Howard
Tart is giving.
Senior Jacobo Gaiindo. Srnor Raul
Toledo. Lopez and Sanor Augusta
toello of Honduras. who have come
Ia Washington on special mission,
Evening star., 1923-05-04

small company at dinner followed
by dancing this evening.
Mrs David l.. Wing will not OBJ
serve her day at home tomorrow
afternoon.
Mrs. Quinby NcKeon and the Misses
Nckeon. who have been staying at
the Hamilton Hotel. took possession
Evening star., 1923-05-04

Mass, Is spending the week end IN
Washington and is at the Lee House.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Aitken of Dem
ver. who were staying at the New
Willard. have taken an apartment at
Wardman Park Hotel for the spring.
A concert followed by a dance will
be given tonight by the University of
Virginia Gfee Club at Wardman Park
Hotel instead of tomorrow night.
when the students will be in Baiti-
more.
Evening star., 1923-05-04

Rev. DIR. and Mrs. Pierce to
Receive at May Party,
DR.. and Mrs u. c. b. Pierce will
receive the guests at the May party
which the Unitarian women Of Wash
ington will give at the Washington
Club tomorrow night. Assisting
them will be Mrs. Charles Il. Hood,
Mrs James c. Robertson, Mrs. Tru-
man Able, Mrs. George F. Authier,
Evening star., 1923-05-04

yesterday Of their new home, on
MASSACHUSETTS avenue extended,
which is approaching completion.
Mrs. Helen H Gardener, United
States civil service commissioner, is
leaving today for Q speaking tour in
Ohio. She will make an address in
Elyria on Tuesday. and will be the
house guest OF the family of the late
Ambassador William Graves Sharp.
Mr.. and Mrs. julius Lay. who have
been at the Hamilton for some time,
expect to go to Nantucket for the
summer. Mrs. Lay entertained at
luncheon yesterday at the Hamilton.
Mrs. j. 3. Kaufman, wife OF Com
mander Kaufman OF the Naval Hos
pital. entertained informally at lunch
con at the Shoreham yesterday
Evening star., 1923-05-04

Miss Beatrice NJ. Ward has gone tc
indianapolis, Ind. to visit friends.
Evening star., 1923-05-04

Miss Olga House of Topeka, Kan.
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Smith
at their apartment in the Burlington
Hotel.
Dr Iohn Allan af Mort q ,f 4, ,,
Evening star., 1923-05-04

Mrs. Charles D. Walcott will. lee
ture before the Art and Archaeology
League and its friends at the Art Cen
ter tomorrow evening at $50 o'clock on
my Wild Garden" illustrated by her
remarkable color slides
Evening star., 1923-05-04

Mrs. Hiding Beij, Mrs. Howard Hos
mer, Mrs. Proctor Dougherty, Mrs.
Gregg Custis. Mrs. J. r. Jones, Mrs.
Foster Hewitt. Mrs. H. NJ. Hun and
Mrs. William Maxon.
The marriage is announced of Miss
Lorraine Leese to Mr. Norman C..
Good, Saturday afternoon, April 2S.
at 8 o'clock. in the home Of the Rev.
DR.. Delaney In Alexandria. After q
weeks visit In Philadelphia, Mr.. and
Mrs. Good will be at home at apart
ment 102, East Clifton Terrace. Mrs.
Good Is daughten of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. A. Leese of Washington.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-08
cAsToRIA
 For Infants and Children
 In use For Over so Years ....:::. .,..:: ::: .'.' |. Ls62zI

eFosss-nesi above announced that the larger of the two ships was the Ara bella, Her companion was presum- ably prize,
 Levasseur put on in boat aeeom- panied by eahusae and two other offi- eers. and went to visit Captain Blood aboard the Arahella.
 .'our brief separation has been mighty profitable was Captain Iiloed's greeting, ''It's a busy morn ing we've both had" He was in high good -humor as he led the way to the great cabin for rendering Of ace counts,
 The tall ship that accompanied the Arabella was a Spanish vessel oi twenty-six guns. the Santiago from puetro Rico with hundred and twenty thousand weight of eaeap forty thousand pieces of eight, and the value of ten thousand more in jewels A rich capture or which two-hfths under the articles went to Levasseni and his crew. Of the money and jewels n division was made on the spot. The eaeao 1t waa agreed should be taken to Tortuga to be sold.
 Then it was the turn Of Lesasseur and black grew the brow of captair
New Britain herald., 1923-01-08

and water, the consequence of damage sustained from onegof the Dutchman's shots. In alarm Levasseur went off with him.
 Ahead of them a low cloud showed on the horizon, which Cahpsac pro- nounced one of the northernmost of the Virgin Islands.
 we must run for shelter there, and careen her." said Levasseur. "A storm may catch us fore we make land"
 "A storm or something else." said Cahusac grimly. Have you noticed that?" He pointed away to star board.
 Levasseur looked, and caught his breath. Two ships that at the dis tance seemed of considerable burden were heading toward them some five miles away.
 For the remainder of that day Le- yasseur's thoughts were of anything hut love, He remained on deck, his eyes now upon the land, now upon those two slowly gaining ships. Ana then. toward evening. when within three miles of shore, he almost fainted from relief when voice from the
New Britain herald., 1923-01-08
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