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The Coconino sun., 1924-02-08

Douglas had been assessed taxes on
his mining property on a certain val
uation. He deemed the assessment
unjust and appealed. to the United
States district court for relief. While
his suit was pending Mr.. Hunt issued
statement criticizing the federal
court for it's assumption Of jurisdic-
ton in such cases and condemning cit
izens Of the state for entering the
federal courts for relief from tax as
sessments. He further threatened
that if that practice were persisted In
he would call special session of the
legislature to enact a new mine tax
law.
With that threat over his head Mr..
Douglas entered into a conference"
with Mr.. Hunt at the state house at
Phoenix. What happened there we do
not know, except that Mr.. Hunts
newspaper friends announced that Mr..
Douglas had agreed to pay his taxes
and that it was presumed that salts
factory concessions had been made.
Did these concessions include the re-
vocation of penalties that had accrued
since Mr.. Douglas non-payment Of
his taxes? These penalties, upon a
sum so large as the assessed valua-
ton of Mr.. Douglas mining property,
must have run into the thousands. Did
MIR. Hunt hand this money to Mr..
Douglas by revoking the penalties :?
We do not say that he did; we ask
If he did.
Despite the fact that Mr.. Hunt is
prospectively candidate for another
term as governor, and despite the
! fact that Mr., Douglas publicly urged
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-08

the election of Mr.. Hunt two years
ago, it is not the political aspect of
the matter we are interested in.
The points which interest us are
that Mr.. Hunt apparently did arro-
gate to himself the powers of court
taking jurisdiction of the question in
volved, and that apparently Mr..
Douglas was either bludgeoned into or
was persuaded to withdraw his ap-
peal for relief from the United States
district court, thereby suffering an in
vasion of his right to an appeal and
a review.
Even if the governor forced the tax
payer to pay the full amount of his
taxes with the penalties added, it
would seem that he was acting with
out the province Of a governor of
the state; if he did not force the pay
ment Of the full amount, he was Civ
ing favor to a large taxpayer which
he had never made available to the
small taxpayer.
But the most serious aspect of the
case, perhaps, is the fact that the
right of the taxpayer-whether he be
a large one oil a small one-to appeal
to the courts for relief from what he
considers an injustice, has apparently
been invaded. The facts Of the case
are clear: That Mr.. Douglas did APP
peal, that Mr.. Hunt condemned him
for so doing and threatened the min
ing industry with new legislation at
a special session of the Legislature;
| that Mr.. Douglas withdrew his appea'
for relief after that threat and paid
his taxes.
No one but the governor can fill In
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age.
In the meantime State Game War
den Willard is trying to interest the
American Bison society in raising
money to buy and care for the Owens
herd.
Practically all of the watering
places in Houserock valley, in this
county north Of the Colorado river,
where the herd ranges, have been
fenced in by the Grand Canyon Cattle
Co. Uncle Jimmie Owens last sum-
mer told Flagstaff people that this
makes it much harder to make sue
cess increasing the herd. All but
eight buffalo calves born last year
died, it is said, because they were un-
able to get to water.
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extensions to our water system which
likely will also include the laying Of
new and larger mains throughout the
city to afford better fire protection.
They say the Santa Fe is awaiting
Burns & McDonnelPs report with in
terest.
In the meantime, water is getting
lower and lower in the city reservoir.
If we have late spring thaw the
mills may have to shut down for a
short time. When the thaw comes,
much of the snow water in Schulz
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-08
OUR BUFFALO RULED TO
BE TAXABLE; AT WHAT
VALUATION is PROBLEM
CONTINUED from Page One.)

(COHLllueu sITOiH = .~SG OHC.J
T. Owens, who bought them from
Buffalo Jones, while Is head of them
belong to the Grand Canyon Cattle
Co. These buffalo have not been as
sessed the last few years as | have
been under the impression that they
were not assessable. However, Mr..
VIM. Beeson has informed me that
they were assessable and they will be
on. the roll for 1924. Mr.. Lorum
Pratt, Jr., tells me that they We're as
sessed some years back. When Mr..
Voolfolk was on the board Of super
visors he had them taken off the
roll. Anyone, including the state, can
get the full history of the buffalo by
writing Mr.. j. 7. Owens, Fredonia,
Arizona.
s'The buffalo business has been an
expensive one for Mr.. Owens and not
profitable one.
Yours truly,
"E. B. Pratt, Dep. Assessor Z
The records at the county treasur-
er's office show that the 10 head Of
buffalo were assessed ii 1915, 1915
and 1917, at $50 head. The 1915
taxes were paid. In 1917, Charles /.
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that outline of facts-that is, no one
accountable to the people. - Tucson
Citizen.
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-08
A Customers
Appreciation

A lady-long a custom
er of one of our stores.
was asked recently why
she did practically all her
buying from the j. C. PEN
ney company. This was
her answer:
Because you never fail
to give me splendid goods
for less money than |
have to pay at other
stores.
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-08
Advantages in
Cash Buying

Cash buying and cash
selling earns lower prices.
By selling for cash we
have the money to buy
for cash.
By buying for cash we
obtain lower prices.
These lower prices are
passed on to you.
Thus, by. paying cash,
you are enabled to. buy
here for less.
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-08
TEST HOLES SHOW SCHULZ
CANYON GOOD RESERVOIR
SITE; MEANS MUCH WATER

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
ROPERTY IS SOLD
 AT PUBLIC OUTCRY
City Takes Final Steps To Col lect Improvement Assessments

With Comptroller c. F. Armstrong cast in the role of chief auctionccr, the city of Birmingham Wednesday after noon sold at public outcry several hum dred piccss of city property to satisfy unpaid public improvement assess ments. ez
 The city was forced to bid in three fourths of the property, although a sixable crowd attended the sale.
 Individuals who bid in property are entitled to move in the courts to eject the present holders. City Attorney w. J. Wynn ruled.
 However, the delinquent property owners have the sight to redeem their homes within two years by paying the amount due the city plus 15 per cent as interest and charges.
 Most of the property eventually will be redeemeds" Armstrong said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
STOCK LETTERS

NEW YORK, Jan. s0.--T3day's stock market opened a.hijst great exc.tement In consequence of the 50-cent extra di- vidend declared by the U. s. Steel corr poration, after tf alvsa lesi rl1ht. On Jumped transactions of 1000 shares q price of i0e waa fixed thereafter; fiuc- tuations varied until it reached t07. American Can opened at 119, quickly running up to 12oh. Davidson Chem Gal opened at 5s, up about points, dropp ng quickly to 6s. after which 1t declined stili further to 50s1. The lat ter company issued . good report during the day showing over one and Il quar- ter million better than last years. upon which it regained some of the lost ground, closing at 5Ias. The market
 was full of cross currents with the trend very difficult to follow. Amef- icsn Woolen developed q weak tone on moderate transactions. The poor sea son for clothing has undoubtedly re- suited in their products being made up by manufacturers and remaining on the shelves so that 1t is the general Idea that contracts may be slow ana that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
.KADOO NOT 10
 ENTER ALABAMA
Dinsmore Action Taken With out Knowledge Or Consent
 Says Chairman

William G. McAdoo. through his campaign committee. hAs reiterated that he proposes to take no part in the Alabama presidential primary whatever. David Ladd Rockwell. chairman of the Mc!Adoo-fo President says:
 McAdco in the treasury department. who was formerly associated with Mir. committee with headquarters in wssh- ington. writing to an Alabama friend,
 MT. Hoper has referred to me your inquiry as to whether Mir. McAdoo is represented In Alabama by Mir. NJ. A. Difsmore and whether Mir. McAdoo and his friends are thereby seeking support In the Alabama presidential primaries.
 T want to assure you most em- phatically that neither Mir. McAdco nor his friends have any intention or desire to enter the presidential pri- mary of Alabama and that Mir. Me Aioo does not wish his name to be used in that connection. l have also noted in the press of your state some comment regarding the allegati that Mir. Mc!Adoo Is represented by Mir. Dinsmore in the Alabama prima riee. Any such action has been taken with out the knowledge or consent of Mir. McAdoo or anyone representing the Adoo-for- President committee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
Short Market Flashes

PTrTsBURG, Jan. 3o.--Another ad- vance in the price of Pennsylvania crude oil was announced today when the market opened. Twenty-Five cents . barrel was added to the price of the best grades and IS cents to the cheaper and Rasland. where there was no change.
 NEW YORK. Jan. so.--rive banking groups are reported competing for the forthcoming Japanese loan. with nego- tiations hinging largely on the ques- ton of . guarantee by the Japanese government. Frank A. vanderlip. for mer head of the National City bank. is Understood to be taking part in the negotiations. Net earnings of the In land Steel company in 1928 totailed $7,673, ,40S with balance after all charges, including interest and taxes of s5.274.95s, .as compared with u,l4i,1I7 in 1922.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 3o.--Elevcn of the 10 railroads which announced their De cembcr earnings reported increases in net operating income over the core spending months of 1922. They in cluded the Canadian Pacific. St. Louis and San Francisco, Chicago and North western. Nickel Plate and New Haven.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 30.--Dividends of the preferred stock of the Cuba Cane Sugar corporation will not be consid- cred until large portion of this years crop has been marketed and the profits determined. Charles Hayden, chairman of the executive committee, announced upon his return from Cuba. He said 6, 900 900 would be spent this year in additional planting.
 NEW ynpY Jan ao ,,o, ;, of $40 900 for plant improvements by the United States corporation in 1923 calls attention to the fact that the cor. poration since It's organization has spent $1,i25,000.00 for new construc. ton while paying dividends totaiiins q 155. .o0o, GOO or virtually dollar for dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
COTTON LB7xERS

NBW oRxDASsD. 1aa. 0s-csttsa aipps1 = points fer tAs ed eroD nsntAs and e fer tAs new dnring ths early trsding. but sssa rscsvsrs1 mose of ths ioss and ruisa strong the re- naiuasr sf the day. xhs sariy ceiling vas bassd on sAsi.sss at Livsrpeoi which was apparsntly due te fear of . ssriks of the dock werksrs whS arc e. nandins an fncrsass. in vaess bat their contract does net expirs until February iS- Reports ef slack trads fn Worth sfrest apd of< further sasinsss in dry seods prscss were ether influsncss that tended to encnurage. eariy ee1lang- There was also mors fa1k q niI1s cancslifns osdersD A stAtenAent froD the weather bs reau that the pest vssn had been . tad one for txrn werk. pessieiiity of return Of bal wsethse n the near fu- tlre. ccntinsed nrn spee basis end r.pidity es the out ef slxht movement sentiment an< Inter teaded to restrict seiling. rhs stubbornness of tho mar kes and posxibnity thas Livsrpool may accept the Announced intenticn of the kneiish eovcfnment to recognize Rus. sia immediately as q bullish facfcr wss responsible for most of the buying that rallisd pricen- Much of this buying came from early sellers. The market ended the day in . more cheerful mood than for some time and with Indicate that t will do better with q little en- courAgement.-Fenner and Beane to Kahn Bros- q yirgin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
DECLARE TAYLOR IS NOT STOCKHOLDER
Alabama Power Officials Say Mobile Mayor Not Interested

R. A. Mitchell and J. Tom Bragg. respectively, vice president and head of the stock and bond department of the Alabama Power company, Wednesday denied the report that Mayor Taylor of Mobile Is a stockholder of the con cern.
 Mir. Bragg. who was first approached on the subject refused to give his opin- ion, but upon hearing Vice President Mitchells statement that he had ney- CT heard any intima ton that Mayor Taylor Is an Alabama Power company stockholder" and was willing to be placed on record as denying it,s said i;
 Tn know positively that Mayor Taylor is not preferred stockholder and no common stock is held by any one in the state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
ARTISAN WELL
 FLOODS SCHOOL
Selma School Foeced To Close On Account Of Over
 flow

SELMA. Ala, Jan. S0.--tSpecial Leased wire.l-An artesian well with sufficient pressure to force . stream of water to the second story of Frances Thomas school is thought to be tho cause of the overflow in the boiler room of the building. It has not yet been brought under control. The school wal closed for the third time Wednesday in order that experts may better the situa' ton. Water is pouring into the cellar at the rate of so gallons per minute and confirms the suspicion that the boiler room is over an artesian well which ii remembered by old residents.
 T. A. Monk, contractor, and expertt in plumbing and engineering are work. ing night and day and will disconneci the boiler and pipe the water into the sewer where it is hoped that the pres. sure will be sufficient to carry tt off after which workmen win lay | pipt line and build new concrete floor. Chiropraetor Settlee The case of Dr. &. c. McIsoekey chiropractor. under five indictments came up Wednesday morning and set tlcment was made by which he will bs allowed to continue his practice for SC days in Selma. At the cad of that tint Dr. McI.oskey agrees to comply with thu law. He will then continue his prac tice if he forms . partnership with | regular practicinx physician or | licensed chiropractor. The agreement was dictated to . sfenoerapher and signed by all parties copcerned. JudKs Hobbs said he only waHted the law car ried out This case closed the criminal docket before the jury.
 Toles ChIld Disa
 Robert Toles. the 1O-year-old-son ol Mr. and Mrs. l.. T. Toles, died Tnesda, afternoon. after two weeka' illness. Tht family live on Suttles' plantation neal Selma. =
 Favor Tax Cut
 The Kiwanis club went on record ai it's meeting Wednesday as urging tax re duction and favored the Mellon plan after strong talk by T. T. Shanks The resolution was put by Judge s. F Hobbs and voted on by the club.
 Former Pastor visits
 Dr. Joseph Dunglinson, former pNstoI of the First Presbyterian church 1T Selma, now of Danville. Va, will reacl Selma Thursday. He will be tho gues of Mir. and Mrs. Albert Parish unti Saturday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

who have been accommodating stocks during the last three nonths and prices at the close are mixed compared to the CT than they were last night. We have so often said that 1t is important, to watch washington and anaiyxe what is going on there. but t is the hope of the passage of . good tax bill that has been the whole reason for the present rise and some fear is expressed that the for his signature will not be setfsfac. tory and will be vetoed. thus leaving us with no tax legislation and throwing the whole matter over until election. This will be tremendous blow to the stock market and it is an added req son son ios s.,s keep,ns on snn % on sn,ns s,a shannon C Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

the dividend rate of q may have to be changed next time. Howeves. this may be only gossip and 1t is said there has been considerable short selling. The low last year was s5; today's low was 69h. Industrial Alcohol wAs . strong feature. especially In the last hour, when large buying orders from leading houses brought the price up ,o s1A, gain of 3H for the day. There was naturally great deal Of profit taking in the high priced stocks. such as American Can, Corn Products and U. <. Steel. but the manner In which these sales were absorbed indicates that real buyers are still willing to carry stocks. Erie made another new high and New Haven started a little ad- vance. but hesitated later. The raiis arc becoming a little more popular and may develop activity on the up side before long. Final tone irregular. To- tai safes i,272, 800 shares.--Fenner and Beane to Kahn Bros. & Virgin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
STOCK LETTERS

NEW YORK, Jan. 3o.--The action of the directors of the U. s. Steel corpora ton in declaring an extra dividend of one-haif of one per cent was inter preted as nn expression. of confidence in the situation by the great banking Interests that are back of this, our greatest industrial organization, and the market opened from to points higher this morning and with great ac- tivity. During the day prices have fiuctuated violently up and down and the market has had to take an enor- nous amount of profit taking. This
 selling has no doubt come from those
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
WEATHER kEIAkDS
 FARM OPERATIONS
Continued Rainfall And Cold
 Snap Noted

WARRINGTON. Jan. so.--crop and weather conditions in southern states during the past week were summarized
 today by the department ef agriculture as follows: AA
 .weather continued cold in the south
 east early in the week. but later an ex-
 tensive low pressure area moved from the scuthwest northeastward. accom- panied by rain In all central and scuth-
 ern states. from the Missessippi east
 ward. followed by much colder weather
 In the east end southeast. which again
 south as South Carolina and the In terior of the east gulf states. The lat ter part of the week had mifder weather in nearly all sections of the country. For the week as . whole. the tenn low east of the Mississippi river. but freezing weather occurred a far south
 as Jacksonville.
 Rainfall Centiuses Continuation of rainfall In the south and cold weather made another week of very unfavorabie conditions for field work, except In much of TexAs. Very little preparation for spring planting was possible In other gulf states. ex- eept that blowing for cotton and corn
 made fair progress In Fiortda- lt was
 also unfavorable in the tousheast for
 the germination of rcpianted truck that
 had been killed by former freexeg- Winter oats suffered ssvsreiy ir most 1 of the south during the several Jan
 uary freezes. while recent conditions have been rather unfavofable to grains
 in the middle Atlantic states. + Progresx and condition of truck crops
 in Texas were fair to good and large
 shipments were being made. East of Texas conditions we're unfavornble for
 truck quite generally because Of too
 much moisture and low temperatures,
 while replanting Of damaged crops
 made slow progrcss in most districts. fair advance in southern Alabama, and
 there was some planting done in South Carolina, where conditions would per- init. It was also too cool and wet for
 good germination of repiapted truck in
 the southeast.
 ! Potato Planting Advanced Potato planting had been nearly com pieted in the Hastings district of Flori-
 da. with some early planted ahove-
 are in fair to good condition in most of that state. but heavy rains were
 damaging to tomatoes on low lands in
 the southern portion.
 Spring planting of cane had begun In
 Citrus trees are in good condition in | Florida. with fruit holding well. The cool weather in the extreme lower Mis-
 sissjppi valley was favorable for straw
 berries in preventing unacceptable de- velopment.
 Pasture lands are poor In southeast ern states because of the unfavoreble weather, which has required consider | able feeding, and tho scarcity Of feed Is now being felt in some sections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
ShippiRg AcfiUities
 Of Alabapsa Seaport

MOBILE. Ala Jan. S0.-(special Lsassd wire.l-Two steamers departing yes1srday both carried out extensive cargoes from the Mobile territories, one to places on the other side of the Atlantic and the second in the coast wiss trade. Both vessels were under the American flag, and one was q shipping board vessel loaded here for Italy by the Waterman Steamship cor poration.
 The American steamer sunslseco, Transmarine corporation. called for Pcrt Newark via Pensacoia with gen. crsl cargo. getting out late Wednesday seantie. United states shipping board. Waterman Steamship cooperation, sgents. which departed for Genoa and Naples. A second steamer, aiiocated to Trosdai, Plant and Lafonta. was load ing at Turner terminals during the day for the same ports. This latter vessel was also handled by the Water man Steamship corporation
 A sailing scheduled for Thursday is the Norwegian steamer Dca for Car tagepa, Columbia, Aluminium line. with general cargo, including rosin. lumber, flour, wire. etc. A piece of machinery for washinE bauxite occupied most of the forward deck and is consigned to the Aluminium corporation plant In Demerara.
 The Norwegian bark Alexander was loading for Europe at Turner terminals. Another steamer in the slips yesterday beside the Dea and the yacona was the Meanticut. Page q Joncs. operated fer the United States shipping board. This weasel iS taking cargo for Havre and Antwerp. She is expected 10 sail toward the end of the week.
 The Norton Lilly q Co. ship. Steel Motor.. is lifting cargo of steel rails from barges in stream. She is equipped with eif-ioading and discharging ma chinery and is expected to complete z.000 tons of Alabama steel rails within . short time. The vessel is on berth for Houston and will be followed shortly by hsr sister ship, the Steel vender.
 The Truxiilo is expected from New Orlcans some time Thursday in tow of the tug James Doughtery. She will re- pair at the Todd docks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

s11.5oGi2; few s12so; outsiders stop- pings at Sf4; stockers and feeders dtill in sympathy with narrow country de- mand.
 Hoes-Receipts: 4s.ooo, fairly active: : opened 1oc to 20c lower than yester. days average; closed strong; bulk good and choice medium and heavy -weigh ht butchers. $e.9597; top, 1.05 paid for one load by yard traders; backing sows largely $s.25Qe.lo; killing pigs. steady to steadying: bulk desirable strong weights, s5.50@5.75; estimated holdover, 10000.
 sheep--Receipts: 1000; fat lambs, 15c to 25c higher; mostly z5c higher: sheen steadying; feeding lambs strong to 25c higher; bulk fat wooded lambs: $40 TAPS; top. $14.50; sheep scarce; no choice offerings on sale; shorn Texas wethers, $50; good fat ewes, $s: feed ing lambs largely $13.50; top, S1s.7e.
 KANSAS CITY. Jan. so.-cattle--Re- ceipts: 5000; calves. 1.500: early trad ing on desirable beef steers fully steady. other classes closing dull with weaker undertone prevailing; best matured steers, $10.10: bulk short feds, S775G9.40: she stock mostly steady: beef cows, $495.75; canners and cut ters, $2Q3.50; bulls weak; veaIs mostly soc higher; heavies and mediums, s4Ss 7.50: stockers and feeders steady; best feeders, $s.2S;- bulk all classes, $eO7.35.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
AMERICAN AVIATl0ll
 AIDS MEXICAN
Daniel Cish Says He ls sIIal "
 Tine Of My Life

MEXICO CITY. Jan. sotf having the time of my lifess t1l11 Daniel Gisk the only American a$t1(1e actually flying with the Obregon afr1g. in letter so tho United Newss
 President Obreeon has sent hlm tsfo conesatalatory telesrams after rat1.. telling the American he has be<n de- ing valiant work." 4ff1fs