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Evening star., 1924-05-12
HONDURAS A FACTOR
IN US. FOREIGN TRADE
$11, 100000 Worth Of Products
Taken Annually in Past Five
Years Is Record Shown.

NEW YORK, May 12.-Honduras,
our nearest Central American neigh
Dor and just now the center of at
tention in that section of Amer
lea, is a considerable and growing
factor in the foreign trade of the
United States. With a population Of
less than one million, it took from
us last year over eleven million dol
lars, worth of our products, and has
averaged about eleven million dol
lars per annum during the past five
years. About "a per cent of it's i'm
ports are drawn from the United
States and 1t sends us 80 per cent Of
Honduras and the United States in
the past dozen years has approx
mated $50 million dollars.
Manufactures, says the Trade
Record of the National City Bank of
New York, formed the bulk of the
fifty-fve million dollars worth of
merchandise which we have sent to
Honduras in the past five years, and
fruits. coffee, sugar, tropical woods
and gums the chief imports, about
and shoes, manufactures Of iron,
and steel, railway cars, electrical ma
chinery, medicinal preparations and
flour are the principal articles sent
TO its markets and they are paid for
in bananas, cocoanuts, chicle, sugar,
mahongany, fustic, logwood and other
articles of tropical growth. Bananas
are by far it's most important ex-
port and form over one-third of our
big and constantly growing imports
of that fruit. Puerto Cortes, it's
chief Caribbean port and the center
of its banana trade, lies but about
900 miles from our southern coast
and is connected by steamship lines
with New Orleans, Mobile and New
York, and sends to us most of the
twelve to fourteen million punches
of bananas which Honduras ships to
the United States every year Te-
gucigalpa, the capital situated in
the western section of the republic,
is within about 100 miles of Amalpa,
the chief Pacific port of the republic
These conditions of our commercial
relations with Honduras, adds the
Trade Record, are typical of the trade
with all Central America, with which
our commerce has totaled a billion
dollars since 1910.
Much of the increase in our trade
with Central America is due to the
in that area, for it is chiefly through
An erican Investments that the big
banana industry along the Caribbean
coast has been developed, through
the construction of railways, proper
housing facilities for those engaged
and direct connection with the great
markets of the world. Our own i'm
ports of bananas, drawn chiefly from
Central America have grown from
about S5.000,000 value in 1900 to
nearly $50, 100000 in 1928.
Evening star., 1924-05-12
EVERYMAN'S
INVESTMENTS
By George T. Hughes
sixteenth Article.
FARM MORTGAGES.

Good farm mortgages are one OF
the best forms of investments. When
we'll selected the security compares
with that of high grade utility and
railroad bonds. The return quality
considered is a little higher than that
on comparable bonds. The reason
for this slightly higher return is the
lack of mark e liability of farm mort
cages. AS rule the holder must
wait until the mortgage natures for
the return of his money. He may by
shopping around find a buyer, but IN
that case he sacrifices something on
the principal Nevertheless, farm
MORTGAGES make an especial appeal
to the small city cr-town dweller IN
agricultura regions who. has lutte
opportunity to become acquainted
with other classes of Investments
Before high income taxes drove in
vestors of large wealth into tax
exempt securities. a good many farm
mortgages were purchased by men OF
this class. Life insurance companies
have also been and still are large
buyers of farm mortgages.
Farm mortgages cannot be bought
indiscriminately. Probably the safest
course is 10 loan on property lOCdltu
in the immediate neighborhood where
the investor resides. In this case he
can check up upon the value of the
land, its income producing capacity
and the character of the borrower
Also he is able TO keep in personal
touch with the status Of hfs invest
ment. 1t is. however, not always
possible for the investor personally
to find the kind of security he ought
to have. Often his banker is able
to place the amount desired to be
invested in a satisfactory farm mort
gage. For such service Il small fee
is charged.
There are also mortgage loan com
panies scattered throughout the rural
districts which make loans on farm
taking the first mortgage az security y
and then reselling the mortgage tc
the individual investor. In this case
the borrowing farmer pays the fee
Before dealing with any such mort
gage companies, however, the in
vestor should satisfy himself of the
integrity, experience and conserva-
tism of the mortgage company The
federal land bank act has profoundly
affected the farm mortgage business
and many of the companies formerly
dealing in these mortgages have re-
tired from the field. With these land
bank mortgage loans and bonds sub
sequent articles will present more
information.
Copyright. 1924. hy Consolidated Press As
Soclaton.D
Evening star., 1924-05-12
Wicker Furniture Most Appropriate for Summer

The 9-piece Suite illustrated is IN
usual in color and design; built
on lines that are attractive and
decorative The low-back sofa,
with deep, full boN-spring seat
cushions, IS truly luxurious. The
oval-back chair and rocker are
very comfortable. The suite is fin
ished in soft antique black and up
holstered in a beautiful cretonne
with orange and black predominant
ing.
Sofa, Chair, Rocker, Oft. Daven-
port Table. 2 End Tables, Floor
Lamp and 2 Table Lamps comprise
the suite. $352.5O.
A 5-piece Suite, Oft. Sofa. Chair,
Rocker, Pedestal Table and Bridge
Lamp, in fawn and fiat purple finish,
with spring-seat cushions. $3.50.
Willow and Reed Furniture Section, Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1924-05-12

A very beautiful Apiece suite OF
high-grade French willow, kidney
shape; a low-back sofa has wide,
fiat arms, the chair and rocker
match it; the oval center table
has convenient under shelf. Fin
ished light frosted blue that is
cool in appearance. Loose floss
cushions are covered in excellent
French cretonne. $3.50.
A practical suite of reed fiber con-
sists of settee, chair and rocker.
$3.50.
Round 42-in. Breakfast Table,
$3.50.
High-back Chairs to be used with
the breakfast table, $3.50.
The suite, table and chairs are fin
ished in dark brown, the most suit
able color for the open porch. Chairs
and Rockers, each, $11.75 Up.
Evening star., 1924-05-12
SUGAR MARKET QUIET.

NEW YORK, May 12.-Raw sugar
was quiet and unchanged early to-
day at $50 for Cubans, duty paid No
sales were reported.
The issuance Of twenty May notices
led to scattered liquidation in raw sugar
futures with prices at midday show
ing declines OF 9 points on active
positions.
Refined sugar was easier and un-
changed to 10 points lower. fine granu-
lated ranging from 7.30 to 7.50, with no
Improvement in demand.
Refined futures were nominal.
Evening star., 1924-05-12
ACTIVITY IN BUILDING.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Says Con
struction Shows Stabilization.

NEW YORK, May 12.-Despite a
falling off in general business in the
past three months, construction has
held up we'll and shows exceptional
stabiliZation for this time of the
year, Franklin d. Roosevelt, presi-
dent of the American Construction
Council, said in a statement issued
yesterday. There is no need for warn
ing against speculative building such
as existed at the beginning of 1928.
the statement points out .r.
The American Construction coun-
ell recommends that investors and
others interested in construction
watch developments closely the next
few months. In case of an artificial
boom unnecessary building should be
postponed until the slack season, the
council advises. In the event of an
early recession of work construction
that might ordinarily be deferred
should be speeded up. The future Of
building costs, which are now high,
is problematical, according to Mr.,
RooSeVeltS statement.
Evening star., 1924-05-12
Railway Surmounts Deficit.

NEW YORK, May 12.-The Chicago,
Milwaukee and St. Paul railway re-
covered from its 1922 deficit of So
1868, the annual report for 1923
showing net income of s2O7,6S6.
equivalent to Is cents n share on the
preferred stock. Profit and loss sur
plus was S20.373.792, against s22,-
62S,543 in the close of 1922. Gross in
come aggregated s169, 62S, ,337, an in
crease OF sl2,677,7O9.
Evening star., 1924-05-12

y 5-piece Suite Of fine, round-cut
Ceylon reed, has deep, wide COM
Portable seats and full-height backs
with wide arms. The loose box
spring cushions resting on spring
base construction give comfort us
ually expected only in furniture
much heavier and not so decorative
Upholstered in rich-toned imported
cretonne that blends with the two
toned soft April green finish. Large
Sofa, Chair, Rocker, Oval Table and
Lamp. $325.
A Chaise Lounge to match, $3.50.
A 5-piece Suite of Ceylon reed, with
wide arms, is finished Jap straw col
or, trimmed in soft purple, a very
cool and attractive finish. Large
Settee, Chair, Rocker. Oval Table
with under shelf, Table Lamp.
$298.5O.
Evening star., 1924-05-12
WOOL GROWERS WARN
OF EUROPE'S DUMPING
British Factories, They Declare,
Are Rushing Fabrics Into
This Country.
GRAB CONSUMERS BUSINESS
See Prospect That U. S. Textile
Operators Will Suffer.
BY j. c. ROYLE.

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK, May 12.-Wool grow
ers in the west and some dealers in
other sections of the country are
shouting warnings in the ears of the
So far these warnings have had little
effect The growers declare that un-
less the manufacturers watch care
fully, they will be left in a posi-
tion where they will not have
enough raw staple to run their mills
at anywhere near quantity produc-
tion unless they buy it at higher
price than exists at present.
English manufacturers, they say
are already pouring wooden goods
into this country and getting the
American consumers business at a
time when the New England manu-
facturers are lamenting the light de-
mand for both Women'S and men :
goods. Unless American manufac-
turers take steps to meet this compe-
tition successfully they may find
ment to the New England cotton
manufacturers, who declare the
dumping" of English cottonS on this
market has forced wholesale curtail-
mentS ana threatens the SuCCeSSlu III
life of their industry.
Notable Incident Cited.
In support of these contentious
growers and traders in wool point to
the frantic demand which greeted
the offering of a shipload of English
wooden blankets by John WanamakeT
and a large store in Brooklyn. These
blankets were snapped up like hot
cakes although American manufac-
turers have been complaining of the
dullness of the market.
The necessity for stimulation in the
floor covering is also given full rec
ognition in the determination of the
Alexander Smith & Sons Company
to hold an auction for the disposal
of $4,000. 900 worth of rugs, which be-
gan here today. The various carpet
and rug manufacturers including the
Smith Company had named current
prices May l and had placed then
yious levels. This, however, did not
suffice to attract orders and the Smith
Company determined to hold the auc.
tion and let the buyers themselves
name the price levels. Orders placed
at the May l levels and guaranteed
until September l will be filled or
, the basis of the auction price range
the smith Company has announced
One of the big carpet manufactu-
rers in Connecticut has cut wages
10 to 20 per cent and it is known
that nearly all the large factors ir
the trade contemplate heavy adver-
tising campaigns to stimulate con-
sumer buying.
Weeks Opening Active.
However, the week opened today
with somewhat more activity in the
buying of raw wool on the western
ranges. 1t is known that the Ameri-
can Woolen Company buyers are in
the field and the lead set by this big
company is usually followed. The
fact that the American Wooden Mills
Evening star., 1924-05-12
BOURSE PRICES IRREGULAR.

PARIS, May 12-Prices moved ir-
regularly on the Bourse today. Three
per cent rentes. 53 francs. Exchange
on London, &c francs so centimes.
Five per cent loan, 6S francs 20 CEN
times.
The dollar was quoted at Il francs
43 centimeS.
Evening star., 1924-05-12
Weeks Opening Active.

However the week opened today
with somewhat more activity in the
buying of raw wool on the western
ranges. 1t is known that the Ameri-
can Woolen Company buyers are in
the field and the lead set by this big
company is usually followed. The
fact that the American Wooden Mills
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-06
EDITOR "MINv PINCHED
BUT HAPPY ON WAY HOME

Editor H. j. Minhinnick of the Jer
ONE Copper News, accompanied by
Mrs. Minhinnick, stopped over in
Flagstaff Friday night on their way
home from the Holbrook oil country
where they had been taking two
weeks vacation and inspecting the oil
fields. Editor min" is enthusiastic
in his belief that oil is coming in
there shortly.
As usual, however, with an editor,
he refused to listen to the good adj
vice of his wife and found neatly
printed invitation in his flivver Sat
urday morning to visit Police Judge
Anderson and explain how he came
to leave his Lizzie out after II o'clock
p. M, at night, to interrupt the street
sweepers. Judge Anderson was per-
suaded to take the charge out in adj
vertising, since this was the first time
he had been honored with visit from
an editor. Chief of Police Rube NeilI
agreed with the Judge and intimated
the error undoubtedly occurred
through Editor "Min" not being used
to level ground At Jerome, when
they park car it is necessary either
to take the wheels off or snub it to
a ton of Stag.
Mr.. and Mrs. min" both agreed to
come back and see US again this sum
mer regardless of this little incident.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-06
GEO. MCCORMICK, CANDIDATE
FOR SUPERVISOR DIST. NO.

George Mccormick, one of the best
known old settlers of Coconino coun-
ty, announces his candidacy for the
republican nomination for supervisor
of the End district, subject to the
decision of the voters at the primaries
on September 8.
There are few people who have liv-
ed in this section of the county who
are not acquainted with genial George
Mccormick. He has lived here for
the past thirty-four years and has
been one of the most energetic road
builders as well as an enthusiastic
booster for the county and roads in
general. He has been induced to run
by many of his friends in the second
district, who believe his knowledge Of
road building and the business affairs
of the county would be of material as
sistance to the district as well as to
the county at large.
Mr.. Mccormick is for the sale of
the Bright Angel trail to the govern
ment on the terms last set forth by
congress, which he believes would be
most advantageous sale in the in
terest of the county and make for
progressive road building. He is for
an economical administration of the
affairs Of the people and believes the
taxpayers money should be expended
just as are private funds.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-06
HIGH SCHOOL BACCALAUREATE
HELD IN SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

Last Sunday evening one hundred
and fifty people gathered at the high
school auditorium to do honor to the
thirteen graduates who form the
first class to be graduated from our
new high school.
The local churches dismissed their
congregations and united in very
pleasing service which was led in
prayer by Rev. FIR. e. Albouy, with
Scripture reading by Rev. j. w. Saun-
ders, with several special numbers by
choir of twenty voices and a mems
chorus.
Rev. H. F. Softley preached the
baccalaureate sermon, taking as his
theme: "The Power of the Mind" The
speaker pointed out the object of
school life was to train the mind to
think, that it was the thinker who
did things in the world, that realities
and not appearances are the things
that count, that life without God
in it amounted to nothing for He is
the origin, sustainer and end of all
things.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-06
ALFRED SKEELES Is OUT
FOR SUPERVISOR, DIST. 3

Alfred Skeels of Williams, will be
a candidate for supervisor of SUPER
visoral district No. 3, which includes
Williams, Grand Canyon and the west
end of Coconino county. Mr.. Skeels
is a good republican in the sense that
he believes in a square deal for all re-
gardless of party, class or creed when
it comes to business in the affairs OF
the county. At present he is asking
for the support of republicans of his
district for the nomination at the prl-
maries September 9th.
Mr.. Skeels is living on his ranch
three miles west of Williams and is
well acquainted with the problems Of
the rancher; he is connected with the
Johnson Cattle Co, which gives him
an inside knowledge of stock raising
in the county and the things which
concern them most. In business way
in Williams he is interested in the
White Garage, which keeps him In
touch with business affairs as well as
the rapidly growing tourist traffic
which is one of the large assets of
the county. Mr. Skeels has always
taken an active interest in good roads
and has given of his time freely in
organizing and forwarding all move
ments tending to bring about better
roads.
While Mr.. Skeels has lived in Will
liams for only five or six years, he
has spent over thirty years in Ari-
zona, engaged in mining, ranching and
stock raising, consequently has a wide
business knowledge, is a good execu-
tive and his friends insist the people
could not ''hire" a better, more eff
ficient or a more honest public SER
want than Alfred Skeels to handle
their business affairs for them.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-06
BATTERY "D' BECOMES
A H0WHZER COMP ANY

Battery I'D" was converted into a
howitzer company Sunday by Colonel
Hanigan Of the U. S. army. Sergeant
Caster of Ft. Bliss arrived yesterday
to prepare the big guns and equip
ment for shipment to Fort Bliss. The
horses will be sent to Mesa and the
horses used by the Mesa battery will
be driven here for shipment to, Ft.
Bliss.
In exchange for this equipment the
hoWitzer company will be given Is
head of mules, two horses, two trench
mortarsI or two-inch guns, four 37-m
guns or one pound destroyers and side
arms together with. other equipment.
Captain S. O.. Thompson advises
that a clean up of papers discloses 35
enlisted men. 1t will be necessary be-
tween now and July / to enlist Is
more men in the company to bring it
up to minimum strength Of so men
before the final transfer can be made.
If the necessary enEstments are not
Forthcoming by July /, the howitzer
company will not be organized.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-06
BJRGLARIZED GRIFFS: CAUGHT
In GALLUP; TO BE TRIED SOON

Leonard Whitney, who had worked
at Griff's Chocolate Shop for three
days, was brought back from Gallup
on Sunday by Sheriff VIM. A. Camp
bell to answer to a charge of robbing
Griff's on Friday night.
Entrance to the store was made
through window in the back and it
is estimated $50 worth of merchan-
disc was carried off, including stamp
machine with SIC in change and the
stamps, which were found on Whit
ney when he was arrested.
Whitney, who claims to be II, has
served a term at Paul's Valley re-
formatory, Oklahoma, and says his
home is at Oklahoma City. He waiv-
ed his preliminary hearing before
Justice of the Peace r. J. Kidd and
will be tried at the present term Of
superior court.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-06
SUMMER SCHOOL WORK
ALREADY ON AT NORMAL

Summer activities are already ON
at the normal school. This year, it
overlaps the spring quarter because
of affiliation with other schools. Miss
Edith Kempthorne and Miss Margaret
Backhouse arrived from the east on
Tuesday and began at once to get
ready for the big group of Camp Fire
enthusiasts who are now occupying
the Normal cottages. These Camp
Fire folks put in strenuous days.
Glasses are held in Room rs of the
main building, and an extensive ex-
hihit, to- which the public is invited, is
on display. The Camp Fire ceremon-
ial of a religious nature will be Civ
en- on the campus on Sunday after
noon. Miss Kempthorne is national
field secretary of the organization.
/ E. H. Hammond, supervisor of In
dian schools for the southwest district,
has arranged to carry on round table
discussions for his teachers during the
first five weeks of the summer ses-
sion. About one hundred Indian
school teachers are expected from all
over the southwest. Mr.. Hammond's
territory embraces Colorado, New
Mexico, Arizona and Nevada, hut
many other teachers are coming from
California. The Flagstaff school is a
favorite with the Indian service be-
cause of its stressing modern educa-
tional practices which work equally
well with children of all races.
The University Of Arizona summer
school for advanced students will be-
gin June 8. Already some Of these
students are on the ground, although
the dormitories will not be open to
them until June 9. Normal school
teachers are busy moving out Of Bury
hall so that Mr.. Hollar and his assist
ants may get it into shape for sum-
mer school. The spring quarter will
be over June II at noon and the
school will be going in full blast again
on Monday, June 16.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-06
UJNIOR CHAMBER WILL
HELP THOSE SEEKING HOMES

The Flagstaff Junior Chamber OF
Commerce met on Wednesday eve
ming. John Weatherford outlined his
future plans for his road up the peaks.
The chamber resolved to get behind
the housing proposition and anyone
having homes or rooms to rent age
requested to get in touch with the
secretary, DIR. Mcclure, that ne may
be able to direct those enquirlng to
the right people.
C. B.. Wilson turned over to the
chamber a letter received by him from
w. j. Black, passenger traffic man
ager of the A. T. & S. F. Ry, reading
as follows:
81 beg to acknowledge yours, 25th,
enclosing copy of pamphlet recently
issued by the Junior Chamber OF
Commerce of Flagstaff. You have
struck the right note in using pictures
as they speak louder than words. II
is therefore my belief you will find
that this will assist you in attracting
tourists.
"If you can spare a small supply
will YOU please forward them to me
by train mail and will see that they
are distributed through our ticket Of
fices at Kansas City, Chicago, 81
Louis and eastern territory"
The Chamber has received quite a
few letters complimenting this fine
booklet and each day they are send
ing them to different parts of the
country on request.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-06
CITY MARSHALL NELL
WAS BUSY OVER WEEKEND

City Marshal R. L. Neill was pretty
busy over the weekend. The first
arrest Saturday was Jim Bear, Indian,
for carrying concealed weapons. Jim
was up before City Magistrate w. H.
Anderson and paid S25. Monico Pa
dilla was later picked up on charge
of rape and turned over to the cour1-
ty authorities. P. ]. Gautier was ar
rested at about seven o'clock Satur-
day on charge of entiring a 12-year-
old Mexican girl into tent at the
back of the Hamper home on Agasslz
street that afternoon. He was turned
over to the county to be tried for ag-
gravated assault.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-06
FACULTY AND FRIENDS OF
GRADUATES ENTERTAIN

Faculty dinner at the Normal school
Tuesday night was delightfully."- ar
ranged and those privileged to attend
and help do honor to the graduating
class enjoyed the occasion immensely
Dinner was in the domestic science
room and was daintily and skllfully
served. During it each senior an
nounced his or her ambition and oc-
casionally other intimate facts, such
as native state, height, weight and
size of shoe. 1t was noted that all
of the girls weighed exactly l0s
pounds and wore 31s shoes. Many OF
the personal revelations were pung-
entity witty and occasionally a gentle
shaft was hurled toward the faculty
There was violin solo by Miss Ar
lis Miller, Miss Catherine Beckwitf
accompanying. Miss Louise SWitzer
president of the class, and Miss Lu-
cretia McMullen and others led II
class singing, quizzing and yells. San
Proctor of Winslow, member of the
Normal board, responded briefly 'wher
called upon for talk, speaking II
praise of the high character of thu
school. President L. B. McMuller
was toastmaster and contributed a
frequent intervals to the genial fun.
Following the dinner, adjournment
to the auditorium where, following
few moments stereopticon views, there
was an hour or SO ofsdancing.