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The Coconino sun., 1924-08-22

In 1923-24 the Arizona Engineering
Commission made a reconnaissance in
vestigation to determine how much
land in the State of Arizona could be
irrigated with the waters of the Colo
rado River. Not only the small pro-
iects were investigated, but a study
was made of every known plan for
the diversion of the Colorado River
to reclaim large areas of desert In
Southwestern Arizona.
The report of the Commission, which
has been published and is available to
the public, shows that by developing
the small projects adjacent to the
Colorado River, about 287 700 acres
may be irrigated, and that it may be
possible to increase the irrigated area
to nearly one million acres by con-
structing the Parker-Gila Valley pro-
iect. Under this scheme, it is pro-
posed to pump the water 200 feet to
reclaim $4,000 acres in the lower
Gila Valley. This project has fair
chance of becoming feasible in the
near future, and the Commission
therefore recommended that suffic-
lent money be appropriated to make
all surveys necessary to form the basis
for report which would show defin-
itely the cost of this project.
To determine whether or not 1T
would be feasible to irrigate two
million acres in the lower Gila Valley,
the Arizona Engineering Commission
surveyed nearly one thousand miles
of line to determine the location of the
irrigable lands, and possible canal
routes. Finding the land available, a
thorough study was made to locate, II
possible, a feasible route for a canal
or conduit, to divert the waters of the
Colorado River to the land. A study
was first made of the plan which
called for the diversion of the water
at Boulder Canyon at elevation 1925
feet above sea level; the proposed
canal to have a grade of three inches
to the mile. 1t was found that such
a canal constructed only as far as the
Williams River, would cost approxi-
mately six hundred million dollars.
A reservoir site having been located
on Williams River, it was decided that
it might be feasible to divert the Colo
RADIO River at higher level. A study
was therefore made of a plan which
called for diversion dam in the
Virgin Canyon of the Colorado River,
100 feet high, the water to be divert
ed at elevation 1880 feet above sea
level. In order to reduce the amount
of excavation, the canal was given a
fall of one foot to the mile. After
assuming that the water power that
could be developed at the diversion
dam would pay for at least half the
cost of the dam, it was found that
such a canal constructed as far as
Williams River, would cost approx
mately three hundred seventy-four
million dollars (374,OO0,0 0,0000.00). In
this case, the capacity of the canal
would be II a second feet, as the Will
liams River reservoir would permit
re-regalatisnAsf. the. flow to meet the
irrigation demands.
The cost of this canal being prohib-
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-22
SHEEP ARE PROFITABLE
IN APACHE COUNTY

At the present time the sheep in
dustry in Apache county looks very
good. The farmers and small ranch
men should be able to take care of a
small herd at least, with profit. Re-
cent experiments with sheep seem to
indicate that they are profitable
animal to have around.
Mr.. D. X. Udall of ST. Johns this
past winter secured a small flock of
sheep. Although he was not ready to
take care of them as a result of which
they cost him much more than they
should, yet he broke even on them.
The Wilkins Bros. of Nutrioso, this
past winter made more from small
flock of sheep than they did from
their cattle. They had about equal
numbers of each. The sheep were fed
about one ton of hay during the
winter, while the cattle were fed
about 100 tons of hay. Moral: less
feed and less investment, with the
same returns).
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-22

one is the neglect of all. The suspen-
sion of one mans dividends is the
suspension of another mans pay en-
velope."
It is not necessary to recall to the
voter. President Coolidge's uncondi-
tional declaration for law and order.
That. has become not only part of
Massachusetts history but part of the
archives of the nation. But years be-
fore he drastically evidenced his de-
termination that justice should pre-
vail, when he declared in the same in
augural address:
Men do not make laws. They do
but discover them.
Laws must be justified by some
thing more than the will of the ma
jority. They must rest on the eternal
foundation of righteousness. The
latest. most modern and nearest per
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-22

not combine. When the trial of causes
goes outside the court room, Anglo
Saxon constitutional government
ends"
r. M. Washburn, who was legis-
lative colleague of President Coolidge
in Massachusetts,, has become his first
biograpAer, and of him he says:
"He never forces a controversy, al
though he is ever ready to take
stand on the issues which come his
way. In these days, the typical cam
didate continues to pursue the voter.
He effusively Stimulates a desire to
share his cross. As against him the
personality of Calvin Coolidge pre-
sents marked, restfu1 an delicious
contrast.
"He has never forgotten that if one
would have the respect of others he
must respect himself"
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-22
President Calvin Coolidge finds

President Calvin Coolidge finds
himself during this campaign in a
somewhat unique position
1t will be unnecessary for the Presi-
dent, unless he otherwise decides, to
prepare voluminous declarations of
principles for the edifcation of the
voters. He may, to the contrary, rely
upon his files and his past perform
ances in offices of public trust for his
most eloquent appeal to America $
citizens.
After this heretofore obscure
young lawyer from Plymouth, Yer
mont, had by earnest discharge of the
duties imposed by divers minor Offices
in Massachusetts proved his capacity,
he was elected president of the Senate
of that State. At that time he gave
utterance to those tenets for which
he has since been a convincing spon-
sor and they are as applicable now
as they were then.
"The welfare of the weakest and
the welfare of the most powerful are
inseparably bound together" he said,
and he continued:
Industry can not flourish if labor
languish. Transportation can not
prosper if manufacturers decline. The
general welfare can not be provided
for in any one act, but it is we'll to
remember that the benefit of one is
the benefit of al. and the neglect of
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-22

Contrast between Americas policy
of indifference and neglect and the
present policy of maintaining an ef-
ficient skeleton organization for the
National Defense will be strikingly
afforded on September 18th, the day
set for the National Defense Test.
Plans for the general observance of
the day throughout Arizona are being
made by the Governors Committee Of
Is, with mayors and local authorities
cooperating.
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-22

Dan Pulsipher of Vernon, on Janu-
ary 10, 1924, bought 46 ewes, the old
est out of a flock of 1000, for Sill.
In the spring he clipped 262 pounds
of wool, which at 40 cents per pound
would have brought $104.80. He fed
his ewes 300 pounds of corn and some
pasture that otherwise would have
been wasted. Mr.. Pulsipher feels that
he has netted at least $400 on his
sheep deal after he has deducted for
the initial cost, their feed and care.
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-22
Coolidge Ideals, Voiced Years Ago When President Vas
State Senator, Reveal Lofty and Sound Principle

feet system that craftsmanship has
devised is representative government.
Its weakness is the weakness of us
imperfect human beings who admin
lister it. Its strength is that even such
administration secures to the people
more blessings than any other system
ever produced. No nation has dis
carded it and retained liberty Repre-
sentative government must be pre-
served.
Courts are established, not to de-
ternine the popularity of a cause, but
to adjudicate and enforce rights. No
litigant should be required to submit
his case to the hazard and expense of
a political campaign. No judge should
be required to seek or receive politi-
cal rewards. The courts of Massa-
chusetts are known and honored
wherever men love justice. Let their
glory suffer no diminution at our
hands. The electorate and justice can
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-22

Investigate the sheep industry. 1t
may mean money for you, especially
since their product, both wool and
mutton are very marketable.-(D. w.
Rogers, County Agent, in ST. Johns
Observer).
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-22

National Defense Day, September
IL, comes on the sixth anniversary
of the BATTLE of St. Mihiel 1t is also
the date set for the retirement of
General John J. Pershing.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30

The outstanding event in the local
high school year took place last
last night when 33 graduates receiv-
ed their diplomas amidst ithe ap-
pause of crowd which overflowed
and necessitated the bringing in of
several rows of extra seats.
The march of the graduates into
the auditorium to the Pilgrims
Chorus march by the orchestra
was particularly impressive, the
Young women each carrying beau
tiful bouquets and the young men
dressed uniformly in white shirts
and trousers.
The next number Brahms I" Hun
garian Dance was rendered by the
orchestra in its usual finished man
ner, under the direction OF Miss
Myrtle Martin.
Prof. j. l.. House then introduced
the speaker of the evening. DIR.
Frederick p. Woellner, who is q
prominent educator now connected
with the extension service depart
ment of the University of Califor-
MIA, Southern Branch. DR.. Woell-
ner was formerly professor of socio'
logy in Columbia niversity, and Is a
speaker Of unusual force and elo-
quence.
The points of his theme "Gradu-
atedto What?'' were aptly brought
out in, his address, in which special
emphasis was placed on the inn
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
C0NKLINC EDICT
TO BE- APPEALED
SUPREME COURT
Cropping Contract Deci'
sion Invalidates Law,
Says Atty. Gen.

Announcement was made today at
the district attorneys office that
the case of Carter versus the dis
trict attorney in which an injunc-
tion restraining the attorney general
and district attorney from interfer-
ing ma cropping contract between
Carter and Hakam Singh, Hindu,
would be-appealed to the supreme
court of the state.
The announcement came follow
ing the receipt of word from the
attorney generals office, in which
it was stated that the attorney gem
eral was of the opinion that Judge
Conkling's decision in favor of Car
ter would invalidate an important
section of the alien land law.
District Attorney Utley said that
lie had no comment to make until
he had had further word as to the
ti,Ac and manner of the appeal to
be taken.
The decision given by Judge Conk
ling this week held that as long as
contracts did not give an ineligible
alien any property right, they might
be made out in any manner that
suited either parties. He held that
the amendment to the alien land
law was null and void in that it
had been made by the Legislature
without following the requirements
of the constitution. He said that
the alien land law was an initiative
act and that the constitution forbids
the amendment by the legislature of
such q law.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
NOTED |. A. EDUCATOR TELLS
GRADUATES EDUCATION MUST BE
PUT TO PRACTICAL DAILY Use

portance of putting education into
practical use, after the foundation
has been thoroughly laid in Gle
mentary and high schooi and col
lege.
The speaker divided the country s
illiterates into three classes-the
six million or more who can't read
or write, the many who can read and
write but don't and Sthe equally
large number who are able to read,
do read, but read the wrong kind OF
literature.
The hope was expressed that the
graduating students would always
choose between energizing and ener'
waiting literature. Much pleasure
was expressed over the fact that so
many of the pupils have already
expressed their intention to con-
tinue their studies, either at the
local junior college or at some other
institute of learning.
Practically Is Needed
While not beiittling the impor-
tance of keeping ones ideals ever
before him, DR.. Woellner emphasiz-
ed the importance of excepting
your feet on the ground and your
head in the air and don t get the
two mixed up The man of ideals
is more needed than ever today, he
declared, but he must have the hap
py faculty of getting his ideals into
Continued on page %
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
Hundreds Honor
Local Dead at
Services Here

While several hundred citizens of
Ell Centre and Imperial Valley
stood with barred. heads today, n
squad of doughboys in khaki uni
forms marched into line before the
graves of buried comrades at
Evergreen cemetery and fired Il last
salute, whose echoes reverb"rated
and mingled with the notes of taps.
No other sound was heard for 81
space of several minutes while
those who had gathered in mem
ory of the dead soldiers, gave silent
prayer for their nation and its
heroes.
The ceremonies with which Me-
mortal day was observed were
among the most impressive and the
simplest given here. The program
started shortly after $3.50 o o'clock
with a parade, which moved down
Main street to the East Side
school. were those who took part
were picked up in automobiles and
taken to the cemetery for the pro-
gram given by the Spanish war
Veterans. Following the benedic-
tion and taps, the legionaires seat.
tered flowers upon the graves OF
dead service men. :
The parade, which formed at the
Barbara Worth hotel on Seventh
street, was led by Pat Thanuum,
field marshall. Immediately fol-
lowing him was the Imperial Band,
and in order the color guard, bug
Ter, firing squad, Civil War vete-
rams, Spanish War veterans, Ameri-
can Legion, civil organizations, Boy
. Scouts, flower cars, school children
on truck and a long line of cars
decorated with flags and bunting.
The program gwen at the ceme-
terry opened with AN invocation by
j. d. Miller of the Spanish War
veterans. Morris Hobby gave an
oration, "Lest We Forget" Nor
man Deaton gave the principal talk
in which he gave tribute to the
dead. Albert Durham, Civil War
veteran gave requiem. Rev.
George A. Hartman, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, gave the bene-
diction, Immediately followed by
Continued on page six
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
Five Veterans of
Civil War at
Services

Four aged and white-haired
veterans, representing the fast
disappearing ranks of those Who
fought beneath the Stars and
Stripes in '6l-'65, sat quietly
through the ceremonies at the
cemetery this morning. Their
faces, lined with the wrinkles of
age, were calm and placid. al
though their eyes lighted with n
flashing spark of patriotism and
devotion when tney rested Up
on the flag.
Although these heroes who
have survived three wars took
no active part in the memorial
services, their thoughts may
well have dwelt upon battle
fields where many comrada OF
theirs had given his life.
l.. l.. Musser, veteran of the
37th Wisconsin Volunteers, how
rs years old, was one OF the.
four who were taken to the cem-
etery by Secretary James L.
Coyle of the Chamber of Com
merce. Mr.. Musser was in the
famed battle of Peterburg, Vir-
ginia, whose fury and intensity
is well known. He was station
ed near Fort Morton at the rear
of the horseshoe and during
the 18th and 18th of June 1854,
when the battle ragged at its
height, there was not a com'ris-
stoned man left in his company
above the rank of lieutenant.
Mr.. Musser, himself was wound
ed three times.
The other three veterans,
whose thoughts were in all ike.
lihood on the days of the Civil
War were: j. f. Rossen of the
Forest Old Regiments Wiliiam
H. Billings of the 73rd Ohio;
and G.. L. Scott of the Bird Mis-
souri, Infantry.
Albert Durham, who was one
of the speakers in the program,
was too young to be Il member
of the regular forces during the
Civil War, but he served in
unattached capacity in the sani-
tary corps.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
In MenOriam!

Periodically and reverently
should the day be kept sacred.
Every loyal citizen, if possible,
should observe Memorial Day in
paying honor and homage to the
heroes who served our country
in wars for the preservation Of
the Union and in defense of those
ideals which have perpetuated
the spirit of America.
To the Veterans of the Grand
Army OF the Republic; to the
Veterans of the Spanish War;
and to the Veterans of the World
War, all of whom contributed in
extending these principles, do we
ascribe all praise.
The lives Of those who have
fallen should be an inspiration
to those who survive to "carry
on, that our government shall
still live.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
Forest Fire Is
Raging; to Save
Famous Timber
BY United Press Leased Wire

SAN JOSE, Calf, May Sore
ports from rangers battling forest
fire raging on both sides of the state
highway in the vicinity of Saratoga
early today indicated that the blaze
would be checked before it could
threaten the state Redwood park,
scene of Memorial Day ceremonies
today.
The fire originated, according to
State Ranger George Gillett, at a
point on the Big Basin highway
about ten miles from Saratoga and
up to last night had burned over
more than 1000 acres, mostly brush
land, but seriously damaging some
stands of redwood.
Scarcity of water has made the
task of the fire fighters extremely
difficult, it was reported.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
COOPER ONLY One
MINUTE BEHI ND:
MURPHY THIRD
Most Sensational Race
Ever Held on
Speedway

SPEEDWAY, INDIANAPOLIS,
Ind, May 30.-Joe Boyer won the
500-mile, twelfth international sweep
stakes race at the lndianapolis mo-
tor speedway here this afternoon.
The previous track was 94.2S.
Cooper s. time was 5:06:47.lS.
; Cooper was only one minute, "a
seconds behind Boyer. His aver
age speed was 9799.
Jimmy Murphy finished third in
sos. .29.39
Harry Hartz, in Durant special,
finished fourth in 5:10:44.49. His
average speed was $685..
Bennie Hill, driving Miller
special was fifth in 5:11:00.07. His
average was 96.46.
Pete de Paolo, in Duesenberg,
was sixth in 5:1s:0S.55, an average
of 94.30.
Corum had driven great race
and pushed up from ninth to third
place before Boyer relieved him.
The race between Boyer and
Cooper was the most sensational
ever run on the speedway.
The first five ears finished ahead
of the previous track record.
COmer's Durant was seventh Ills
time was 5:21 :06.9l, an average Of
93.42 miles an hour.
Ira Vail s special came in eighth
,placd. Time 5:24:3a07. Average
92.4... @
Antoine Mourre was ninth in his
Mourre special. His time was 5:o6:Ss
55.62. Average 91.76.
Robert McDonough, London. fin
ished tenth in 5:3l:26.72. Average
90.5l. -
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
22 Starters In
Indianapolis |
Event

INDIANAPOLIS M Tot % r
SPEEDWAY, Ind, May 30.--
The twenty-five certain starters
in the 500 mile Decoration Day
race in the order Of their start
ing positions are:
First row-Jimmy Murphy,
Miller; Harry Hatrz. Durant;
Tommy Milton, Miller.
Second row---Joe Boyer, Dues
enberg; Bennie Hill, Miller; Earl
Cooper, Studebsker.
Third row-Jules Ellingboe,
Miller; Cliff Duant, Durant;
Antoine Mourre, Mourre.
Fourth row-Ernie An tcrberg.
Duesenberg; Jerry Wondcrlich,
Durant; Frank Elliott, Miller.
Fifth row--Pete do Paoio,
Duesenberg; Eddie Hearnc, Dur.
ant: Ira Vale, Vale.
Sixth row--rrod Conner, pur.
ant; Ora Haibe. Schmidt; Bob
McDonough, Miller.
Seventh row--Bili Hunt, Barb
er-Warnock: A. G. Moss, Barber.
Warnock; L. l.. Corum, Diiesen-
berg.
Eighth row-rred Harder. Barb
er-Warnock.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
WOMEN OF JAPAN
BEGIN BOYCOTT
OF u. S. WARES
by United Press Leased Wire

TOXIC, May 30.-The newspaper
Yomiuri confirms the report that
Japanese Ambassador Hanihara in
Washington will resign because of
adoption of the japanese exclusion
clause in the new American immi-
grafton bill. The ambassador plans
to go into private life and prob
ably will join the Mitsui firm, with
which his wife s family is identified
the newspaper says.
Yomiuri also notes that women in
Osaka have started campaign for
boycot of foreign products, urging
that only japanese made goods be
used in households.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
Lonely Soldier
in L. A. Hangs
Himself
by United Press ceased Wire

By tn1teu IreSS iIeaSeu wire
LOS ANGELES, May 3d.
Memorial Day arrived for Anne
lilo Domonico, 80, a world war
veteran, and brought a surge of
lonliness and regret.
Broke, SICK and up against
it,, according to note left,
the former soldier committed
suicide here today by hanging
himself in downtown desert
cd building.
His note told Of service with
the Italian army, and limited at
the dependency which caused
his act, made all the more over
whelming by reason of the day.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
1874 CARS MELONS
LEFT THURSDAY

Cantaloupe shipments from I'M
perial Valley, according to the Mar
ket News Service, numbered 1S3
ears by freight and IL by express,
total 194. Cars ordered for to-
days loading numbered 1S6 by
freight and nine by. express.
Shipping point information at
Brawley today shows demand slow,
market dull Cars cash track, stan
dards, mostly 2.S5@3.oo; ponies
1.S5@2.o0; ripe for western ship,
ment, 2O0@2.25. Some buyers
holding off and shippers holding
out for higher prices. Limited +, o.
b. selling, Most shipments consign-
ed or rolled joint account.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
He Says Charlie
Stole His
Play
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, May 30.-Charlie
Chaplin, film comedian, is the de
fendant in a $4,000 suit brought
bv Leo Loeb who asserts that the
Chaplin picture "Shoulder Arms :
was plagiarism Of his scenario.
'The Rookie according to deposi-
tions on file here today.
Edna Purviance, Chaplin 3 forme:
leading woman; Henry Bergman, Al
fred Reeves, manager of the Chap
lin studios, and Chaplin assert that
,hev have never seen nor heard or
Loeb s play.
The case will be tried in the Unit
cd States district court of New
York.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
Wild Flowers of
Mountain Show
Respect
ny United Press Leased Wire

By United Press Leased Wire
YOSEMITE, CAL, May So
A wreath Of Sierra wild flow
ers placed on the grass tablet
at the foot Of the unknown sol
dier, giant Sequel of the
Mariposa grove of big trees,
today typified the respect OF
American Legionaires of the
mountain country for the dead
Of the world war.
The services were in charge
of Post 258, American Legion,
composed of Yosemite valley
veterans.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
ARIZONA LIFTS
BAN ON FRUIT

By United I'ress Leased Wire
PHOENIX, May 30.--Effect-
tive June /, citrus fruits from
California will be admitted into
Arizona, according to the terms
of a modification of quarantine
agreement signed by Gov. Hunt.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
RETURN TO NORMAL
CONDITIONS SOON

SACRAMENTO, May 30.-Final
eradication of the foot and mouth
disease epidemic in California is
indicated by the absence of any
new infections for the last three
days. All slaughtered animals are
now under ground and authorities
anticipate quick return to nor
malcy.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
WAR HEROES ARE PAID HIGH TRIBUTl
Boyer Wins indianapolis Race = Cooper is Second
Shall We Forget?

"Lest we forget "-Yea if the theme
Be but some empty baubled dream;
Some crystal filled with nothingness
That bursts before it meets stress.
Like shadowy fancies limned in Sleep
The high emprise that dark hours keep,
Great station gained, the wealth unearned,-
Thin laces with no worth concerned.
"Lest we forget "-Nay, while the life
CLOVIS through the branding scars of strife.
The oriflamme of priceless deed
Floats ever onward in our lead,
While sacrifice and coined reward
Bear mint marks of their high accord.
No challenge shall high Memory shirk
In life's wild swirl and maelstrom's murk.
Albert Durham, May 30, 1924.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-30
Makes
Strong Plea at
Soldiers Tomb
By A. L. BRADFORD
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

WASHNGTON May 30President Coolidge today redad pro-
Harding Hughes plan.
Arlington National
adherence
international
with tle condition President Harding
APPROVAL Mr. Coolidge said
oppose other reservations the President a but
probably the consent of
the emanyo othe would be impractcable
interpreted indicating his firm opposition to
the Pepper American entrance into the
relations
Standing of three Amer
conflPresident Coolidge
tomb of the unknown soldier
b he Arlington amphitheater