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The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
PRESIDENT HARDING ASKS
PROTECTION FOR FORESTS

A proclamation by the president OF
the United States of America:
Whereas, the preservation of our
forests, federal,s state and private, is
essential to our industrial and COM
mercial life, to our strength as a ma
ton, and to our individual well-being,
and
Whereas, forest fires, which are
largely the result of carelessness or
thoughtlessness, continue to do great
damage, threatening to deplete and
reduce our forests to the point at
which they can not longer serve the
nation adequately as source of tim
Der supply or for. watershed protec-
ton and recreation, and
Whereas, the annual observance of
Arbor Day in the states, and the in-
terest in fire prevention which has
resulted from forest protection week
heretofore, have done much to awak-
en- the people to the Importance both
of planting trees and of perpetuating
the forests that are already establish
ed,
Therefore, I, Warren G. Harding,
president of the United States, do urge
upon the governors of the various
states to designate and set apart the
week of April 22-28, 1923, as Forest
Protection Week, and wherever prac-
ticable and not in conflict with state
law or accepted custom, to make Ar
Dor day fall within the same week;
and to urge citizens, teachers, officers
of public instruction, commercial and
other associations, and the press to
unite in thought and effort for the
preservation of the nations forest re-
sources by conducting appropriate
exercises and programs and by pub
fishing information pertaining to the
waste from forest fires and ways of
preventing or reducing such losses, in
order that our forests may be conserv-
ed for the inestimable service of man
kind.
In witness whereof / have hereunto
set my hand and caused. the seal of
the United States to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington
this fifth day of March, IN the year
of our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and twenty-three, and of the In
dependence of the United States of
America the one hundred and forty
seventh.
(SeaD WARREN G. HARDING.
By the President:
Charles E. Hughes,
Secretary of State.
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
HOLBROOK DEPOSITORS ACCEPT
RAYNOLDS' OFFER TO SETTLE

In compliance with an order of the
superior court, meeting of the de-
positors of the defunct State bank of
Holbrook, Arizona, was held at the
court house. Arrangements were made
to close its affairs. The court being
in session report was made by Ref
cree James S. Hulet showing that 90
depositors had accepted the compro-
mise offer of practically 40 per cent in
addition to the eight per cent paid
some time ago.
The depositors who signed had de-
posits totalling $60,027.75. They signi-
fled their willingness to accept the
proposition of Joshua S. Reynolds of
Albuquerque, for 100000 as payment
in full.
The court ordered document drawn
up in which it was stated that it was
decided to sell the entire assets of the
defunct bank for 100000 to Mr.. Ray
nolds. He disclaimed any response
bility, however, for the failure of the
bank,
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
GOV. SWEET WOULD BLOCK
POWER PROJECT PERMITS
TILL TREATY is APPROVED

kilograms to the governors of New
Mexico and Utah, urging them to
have representatives appear before the
federal power commission to make
representations against the issuance
Of licenses for use of the waters of
the Colorado river until the Santa Fe
compact is ratified, were sent, by, Gov.
w. r. Sweet of Colorado. In, his mes
sages, Governor Sweet stated that it
is his impression no licenses should be
granted until rights of the states have
been settled by final approval of the
Colorado river compact.
Colorado already has representa-
tive in Washington who will appear
for this purpose before the power COM
mission at a hearing in the office of
the secretary of war, April IS.
Arizona is the only state of the sew
en- which negotiated the Colorado riv-
er compact that has failed to ratify it
by legislative action. The telegram to
the two western governors follows:
Hearing before federal power COM
mission in office of secretary of war
April 18 on application James B. Gil
rand for license Colorado river at Dia
mond creek, Arizona Commission al
so likely to consider application of
Utah Power and Light company at
Flaming Gorge, and Denver Gas and
Electric. company at Kremling site,
Colorado. Suggest you have represen-
tative at hearing. My impression no
licenses should be granted until rights
of states have been settled by final
approval Colorado river compact
(Signed1 9W. E.. SWEET,
Governor"
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
BIRTHS IN STATE EXCEED
DEATHS DURING FEBRUARY

Births in Arizona during the month
of February exceeded the mortality
rate of the same period by rs, accord
ing to a report issued by the vital
statistics department of the state
board of health. The report shows
that there were 61O babies born in the
state during the month, compared with
535 deaths.
Boy babies led the number Of girls,
the report shows, by So, there being
334 boys born during the month, and
276 girls.
Cochise county led in the number Of
twins, there being three pairs born in
that county.
The births by counties were as fol-
lows:
Apache, boys, s; girls. 10; total 1s.
Cochise, boys, 81; girls, 26; total SO.
Coconino, boys, z; girls, 5; total, IL.
Gila, boys, Sd; girls, "a; total, 68; Gra-
ham, boys, 10; girls, IL; total, 81.
Greenlee, boys, 5; girls, 4; total, 8.
Maricopa, boys, "a; girls, "a; total,
1853. Mohave, boys, A; girls, a; total, s.
Navajo, boys, 80; girls, So; total, 81.
Pima, boys, 81; girls, %; total, 60.
Pinal, boys, 10; girls, 9; total, 28. San
ia Cruz, boys, 10; girls, z; total, II.
Yavapai, boys, 19; girls, %; total, Al.
Yuma, boys, IL; girls, IL, total, %.
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
DEMANDS $4,000 HEART
BALM FROM TUCSON MAN

Interest is keen in the $4,000 balm
suit filed by Miss Evelyn Banks
against John Latz, manager of the
Congress hotel at Tucson, alleging
breach of promise. Latz in his ans
wer asserts that Miss Banks, who was
a winter visitor at the Congress when
the claimed friendship between the
manager and herself existed, knew
that he was a married man. Mrs. Latz
has started proceedings of divorce
against her husband because of his
alleged interest in the plaintiff.
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
MRS. w. M. COOK VICTIM OF
ACCIDENT AT PHOENIX

Mrs. w. M. Cook, wife of a former
sheriff of Maricopa county, was ia
tally burned in the yard of her home.
Mrs. Cook, her clothes in flames, was
discovered by laborer who was
attracted by her. screams. She was
standing neara pit used for burning
rubbish but there was no fire in the
pit at the time and the manner in
which her clothes caught fire is not
known.
The laborer rushed to her assistance
and succeeded in extinguishing the
flames, but not until Mrs. Cook S
clothing was almost entirely burned:
She was rushed to a hospital and died
several hours later without regaining
consciousness. The laborer received
slight burns.
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
SHIFTER CRUSHED TO DEATH
IN ACCIDENT AT VERDE MINE

Luis Mercy, shift boss for the Verde
Copper Mining company, met instan-
taneous death when caught and crush
ed beneath the belt and shaft on the
crushing plant at Hopewell tunnel.
The belt had slipped off several times
when Mercy volunteered to fix it, ac-
cnrding to witnesses at the inquest.
The machinery was started while the
dead shifter was engaged at this task.
II was necessary to cut the mans
clothing loose before the body could
be taken off the. shaft.
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20

The influence of college life upon
fashion as well as upon thought. is
growing stronger all the time.
More and more young men go to
college every year. There they ac-
quire taste in dress as well as in
reading. When they return to their
homes their clothes are quickly adopt
ed by the young men who do not go
to college.
This season the English influence
Is strong in college mems clothes.
Goats have the loose back without
vent; wsightless front. short lapel and
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
BISBEE DISTRICT WAS HOME OF
SUCKER LIST FOR OIL FAKERS

An investigation into the operation
or illegal fake operations in the Fort
Worth, Texas, district, conducted by
department of justice agents and post
office inspectors, has revealed the
names of nearly 1000 persons, resi-
dents in the Warren district, who were
investors. A second report brought to
light the fact that about $150,000 was
placed in these operations from the
Arizona persons interested.
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
YUMA JUDGE ARRESTED ON
CHARGE OF BOOTLEGGING

Judge J.C. Jones was arrested Sat
urday afternoon by federal authorities
charged with bootlegging. The arrest
was made by Deputy United States
Marshal Henry Levy in collaboration
with the local sheriff's office. Six half
pints of Sunnybrook whiskey and
three quart bottles of tequilla were
found on Judge Jones premises on
Jones street. He was taken before
United States Commissioner Hugo B.
Farmer, and deposited $500 to guaran-
tee his appearance at a preliminary
examination Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock.-Yuma Sun.
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
FREDONIA TOWNSHIP
RE-APPRAISAL

A re-appraisal of the lots compris-
ing the Fredonia Town Site has been
made by the Commissioner of the
General Land office reducing the val
uation of these lots to one-half of the
original appraised price, except where
the original valuation was $500 and
less. The time in which to file under
preference right has been extended six.
months from April 16, 1923.
JOHN r. TOWLES,
Register.
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
WOMAN IS KILLED AS CAR
LEAVES ROAD NEAR JEROME

Mrs. NJ. Larkin, colored, was in
stantly killed and Anton Bonar, Mex
ican of Jerome, was fatally injured,
received a fractured skull and sew
eral broken ribs when the Buick car
in which they were riding went over
the hill at the entrance to Jerome.
The car was driven by Andrew
Mays, colored, of Prescott, who escap-
ed with only minor injuries. The ac-
cident occurred as he lost control of
the machine, it is said.
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
CLOSES SALE OF 25OO HEAD OF
COWS FOR SALE IN COLORADO

A large cattle sale was closed last
week by Dan Fain, acting for a group
of Yavapai county cattle growers. The
transaction required the delivery of
$500 head Of steers to Harry Jameson
of Denver.
The prices quoted were $24 fol
yearling steers, $50 for two-year-olds,
and $35 for three-year-olds The
steers were procured from various
cattle growers in Yavapai county.
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20

soft roll which give an air OF care-
less elegance.
In fabrics the lighter colors always
have the call in spring. Cheviots are
popular as well as herringbones and
tweeds in grays, browns and black
and whites. For those who prefer
the darker colors there are attractive
new patterns in self stripes and chalk
stripes.
The figure above. at the right shows
one of the loose. easy draping four.
button styles with the buttons spaced
rather far apart. At the left is
typical two-button youug mems suit
showing the new style tendenciesA
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
OLD-TIME RESIDENT OF
SHUMWAY KILLS SELF

Thursday evening very tragic in
cident happened at Shunway when
Jasper Rhoton, a we'll known pioneer
of this country, killed himself with a.
40 gauge shotgun. The shot entered
the right jaw and came out at the top
of his head. Up to this time we are
unable to give an account of the cause
OF the suicide.-SnoWflake Herald.
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
RAILROADS MUST REDUCE RATE

Chairman Amos A. Belts of the
corporation commission telegraphed
the commission that the interstate
commerce commission had refusedrthe
railroads application for suspension
of westbound transcontinental freight
rates effective April II. This repre-
sents. a great victory for the western
states and means the saving of thou
sands of dollars in freight rates.
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
ODD FELLOWS AT PHOENIX

Twenty-seven state lodges were rep
resented by over 200 delegates at the
opening of the fortieth annual state
convention of the Odd Fellows in
Phoenix Monday morning. The ses-
sion will continue for three days.
The Coconino sun., 1923-04-20
AN EXEMPLARY LIFE

"Have you a good bootlegger 2"
"Goodi | should say so. The chap
patronize sings in the choir"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-09
ADJUSTMENTS
AT LoEw,s BIJoU

With Trovato, eminent humorous violInist, as the headline attraction of bill of five acts, which shown in any other bill would bear the rank of leaders themselves, and an unusual and entertaining Metro comedyz"The Three Ages" with Buster Keaton as the film feature patrons of Loew' s BiiCu are scheduled for an extraor- dinary entertainment this week
 The bill not only presents new and novel features, but also has a wide variety of acts. The ct rtain rises on the Three MaNsllas, whn keep their audience in suspense for 20 minutes with their acrobatic stunts. These brothers are jugglers of the highest type, using human beings in their acts instead of the customary bar rel. They are snappy and full of pep and action from start to finish.
 The Denus and Belmont Revue is another act which deserves special mention, with five people in the cast they present complete musical comedy act on a miniature scale. The dancing, singing and the tangles of the Spanish love scene give it an outstanding place on the program. The work of the man at the piano and the scenic and lighting effect add materially to the act.
 It goes without saying that Tro- vatos act was good. To be picked as the headliner of Loew's bill this week, it could not be otherwise. Into his violin he puts human and animal voices and into his act nlsual hu- nor. He earned his place and well deserves it.
 Merrett and Coughlen and Doris and Al Lester might be classed as in the same line of work. even though ttheir acts offer a remarkable diff ference Merrett and Coughlin mix musical and juggling skill. while Doris and Al Lester develop thiers into short slxit which presents the tangles which may be developed when the wave of domestic trouble meets the tide of spiritualisnr
 Buster Keaton in ,..The Three Ages" presents an unusual comedy, based on the methods of love-mSking of the Sone Roman and Modern ages. In the picture he is backed by an all- star cast, including Margaret Leahy, an English, beauty and Wallace Berry, the inevitable william. Many striking scenic effects are used in the picture and in some of the mass scenes 2,000 people take part.-J. Nj. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-09
AT THE LYRIC

There is enough variety to suit all tastes at the Lyric this half-week, and program that is interesting as well.
 Besides the comedies, Aesop's Fa- bles and Pathe News, there is-last on the program, but first in the es- teem of the audience. as judged by the applause-the Eight Mascotte Girls, whose dancing stands out as pre- eminent from the rest of the per formance. Then there is Miss Hope Vernon, international song artist, whose spirited singing of pieces ranging from opera to popular hits, called forth enthusiastic applause. The one-act playlet, "The New Ste nographer," with Thomas P. Jackson and Jean Russell is amusing and has a kick" at the end. "A Few Mo- ments of Minstrelsy." reminiscent of the still-popular minstrels, and Du- pree and Dupree, in series of stunts, showing how well they have mas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-09
AT THE JEFFERSON

Some seasons ago Leo Carillo, a re- puted star of the younger Armament of the stage, came to Birmingham in "Llmbardi, Ltd.," a comedy dealing in hearthrobs and crowns. He nedeared himself to the crowds which visited the Jefferson during his stay here.
 Monday night Leo Carillo returned to Birmingham in Magnolia" a comedy by Booth Tarkington. In an atmosphere created by his lovable personality as displayed in 'Lom
 bardi, Ltd.," Carillo gathered laurels and won new friends, surpassing his perft rmance as Lombardi with his en-
 actment of the role of Tom Rumford, who develops at surprising rate from a stripling chasing butterflies to a terror of the lower Mississippi.
 No matter the part essayed by Car rillo, one characteristic draws the strongest impression from beyond the foe oGtlights-the wistfulness of his manner and speech. The quality which made his audiences love Tito Lom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-09

every Monday night will find the singers of Birmingham busy in the preparation of the works to be in cluded in the festival program.
 With the cool weather on us, giv- ing a stimulus for actves work the cho rus membership will be filled as soon as possible. Singers who enjoy doing big things in a big way will enjoy the evenings of preparation. Enlist now for services in one of Birmingham's great civic movements. The rehearsals are held every Mon day night at Clark & Jones at o'clock For information call Cor don Erickson at Main 5570 or Mir. Hale. secretary, at West End 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-09

bardi attracted the affection of those who saw the young man called cow ard without reaction. those who saw the notorious Colonel Blake" and those whL' saw the gentle lover under the bluff exterior of the hardened river gambler Carrillos personality magnetic to fine degree, greatly helps to make him the popular artist he is.
 Again the happy faculty which predominates in Carrillo vehicles is readily apparent--a supporting cast worthy of Carillo. With a few chari- table touches, a weak member of the company cannot be found. Perchance an accent went wrong here, an anachrd nism entered into the book there but these must be overlooked in the light of the performance as whole.
 Miss Martha Bryan Allen, from the Theatre Guild. Inc. is an adorable Lucy. with the impetuosity said to have been characteristic of gill of her station during the time of the action. 1S41-184S. She lent color to the part, being a dainty, sweet daugh- ter of the times.
 General Rumford" was faithfully portrayed by J. K. Hutchinson, whose pronunciation of New Orleans" must have delighted the souls of former Mississippians in the audience. The formal old gentlemen plantation own CT of the fifties walked again on the stage of the Jefferson Monday nights
 The general excellence of the com pany cannot be done justice in the scant space necessarily allotted tC this review. Elizabeth Patterson as Madame Rumford, Helen Flint as Elvira, John Rutherford as Major Patterson, James Bradbury, Jr., as Joe Patterson, John Nicholson as Gen. Orlando Jackson, John Harring- ton as Blackie, Ethel Wilson as Mexico, beautiful slave In Natchez gambling resort, and Barringttn Car ter as Rumbo. negro servant of the Rumford family, deserve many meas ures of credit.
 "Magnolia" is well mounted, the costumes and sets of those days being reproduced charmingly. Furniture, clothing and musical instruments, which grace respected spaces in mod ern homes, were to be recognized in the various scenes. Atmosphere is lent by the soft blowing of steamboat whistles on the river. and well exe- cuted banjo redtions of old-time plantation melodies.
 Magnolia" must be seen to be ap- preciated properly. Tuesday after noon and Tuesday night should see crowded houses at the Jefferson to do this Tarkington-C -CarrillC success justice.-H. W. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-09
Age-Herald's "Help Yourself"
 Campaign Gains In Popularity

Birmingham and three outside. Each of these districts have been assigned complete set of awards consisting of two automobiles, $200, S100, $60 and $40. There are five districts and five complete sets of awards as listed above will be given in each.
 The object in dividing the terri tory into districts is to assure pros pective members that all the awards cannot be won in one certain locality, but that complete set must be given in their vicinity.
 Equal Opportunity.
 Every person interested in the race has an equal opportunity of winning one of the four capital awards or one of the six awards in their dis trict. The division of the territory does not mean that themembers are restricted as to where they may se cure subscriptions and votes.
 How Votes Are Obtained.
 There are two ways of securing votes. One way is by clipping the free vote coupons from each issue of The Age-Herald. The other and most rapid way is by securing sub scription payments from old and new subscribers. Votes are allowed on all such payments according to the schedule printed in the advertisement of this issue. All who work will be rewarded for their efforts, as cash commission of 10 per cent will be allowed to all nonprize winners on the money they turn in, provided 1t amounts to $50 or more during the nine-week campaign.
 The Age-Herald has created de- partment for the convenience and in- formation of the club members, To- cated on the fifth floor of The Age Herald building. The telephone num- Der is Main 4900, and the office is open from a. m., to g p. m. You are cordially invited to write, telephone or call personally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-09
THE CL|AG|NG VINE .|S MUSICAL TREAT
Henry w. Savage's New Pro- duction To Show At The
 Jefferson Theatre

As the modern Gilbert and Sul- livan," Zelda Sears and Harold Levey, author and composer of Henry w. Savage's new musical production, which comes to the Jefferson Thurs day, Friday and Saturday and Satur- day matine, were hailed after the Broadway opening.
 Miss Sears' lines and lyrics were compared for wit and whimsicality, to the most memorable stanzas and phrases from "The Mikado," "The Pirates of Penzance," and "Pinafore." Young Levey, an American musician, 24 years old, seems to catch perfectly the motive of his librettist's thought and the combination is as rare and happy as when Sir Arthur Sullivan and w. S. Gilbert were concocting their merry plays for the last gen. eration of theatregoers.
 As an author, Miss Sears is nothing If not modern. The theme of "The Clinging Vine" concerns a successful business girA who can make men ad- mire her business sense but not make love to her. She learns lesson from her grandmamma who has bobbed hair and the latest models in frocks and hats, but is still old-fashioned about getting masculine attention. She advises her granddaughter to be- come a "clinging vine" and the scheme works like magic in more ways than one.
 In the eighteen musical numbers of "The Clinging Vine these half dozen have modern Gilbertian touch: "Grandma," Home made Happiness, ,' Songs of the City, "The Clinging Vine" Dancing Down the Ages" and "Eglantine."
 An unusual feature is the playing of the score by the "Clinging Vine Ladies Orchestra"
 "The Clinging Vine" cast measures up in every respect to the splendid Standard Savage sets for all his plays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-09
JOHN ANGwIN TO LEAVE

John Angwin of Echols and Ang- win will leave Tuesday for Indian. apolis where he will tend a meet ing Of the Association of State Board of Embalmers of North America. He has been a member of the Alabama board for 25 years and president of the board for a long while. After that meeting he win go to Pittsburg where he will attend a meeting of the National Funeral Directors as- sociation of the United States. Mir. Angwin will be away from Ensley about two weeks and will perhaps visit other points of interest near the two convention cities.