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The Coconino sun., 1924-06-20
sTHAT AWFUL DESERT
is IN CALIFORNIA

1t is a Californian writing in an
automobile trade paper:
"We travelled east via the Moiave
and National Old Trails route. In
all we travelled through 28 states and
encountered all sorts of roads and
weather. From the beautiful boule-
wards and sunshine Of California to
the Desert Wastes of Arizona"
Traditions are hard to live down.
California, truly wonderful, golden
state has much to press agent, much
to boast of, but California is not con-
tent to boast its greatness. It must
needs slough whatever it has that is
unpleasant and the easiest and near
est neighbor is Arizona. Perhaps the
writer didn't know that the first and
the hottest desert waste was that on
her own states side of the boundary
line. At any rate, she ignored that
horrible section so close to the edge
of the awful Death Valley and writes
only of "the desert wastes of Ari-
Zona."
A few days ago there came to the
newspaper offices of the country a
press agents picture of the quaran-
tine fumigation station established by
Arizona and through which all trav-
elers from California must pass to
gain admission to the state. The es-
tablishment of this station was bitter
~ opposed by California, but the copy
attached to the picture, written in Los
Angeles, referred to it as "the station
California has established in order to
safeguard its sister states"
It is easy to forgive the stories of
Arizona's desert wastes. The tradition
is there and habit is hard to break,
but there was no tradition about the
sawdust trail at Yuma. 1t was plain
deception. 1t didn't fool anyone in
Arizona, but the effect it may have
had back east is different story.
Arizona Star.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-20
NEWS GENERAL GATHERED
GAME SEASON NOW OPEN
ON CANDIDATES FOR GOV.


/ Editor Coconino Sun: / have just
read with interest the very interesting
! and illuminating article by candidate
for republican nomination for govern
or, the Hon. Thos. Maddox, in re-
cent issue of the Silver Belt, narrating
his observations on recent trip
/ through the Arizona strip of the Kai-
(, bah forrest, wherein he takes a shot
, at the forest service as administered
in that far away region, and particu-
larly the manner in which the game
laws in the Grand Canyon on federal
game preserves are enforced.
He resounts how poor old starv-
ing prospector" has been tracked down
! by one of these abhorrent forest rang
! ers and a fine of $50 arbitrarily levied
and collected.
! | wish to say for the information
Of candidate Maddox that the recorus
Of this department show that instead
of this fine of $50 being levied against
a "poor old starving prospector," as
alleged it was paid gladly by a man
who operates sawrnill within the
game preserve on a federal permit.
This, rather than the alternative Of
fered by him of facing a charge in
the federal court for killing deer on
a federal game preserve, the mini
mum penalty for which is 81 900 fine
and one year in JAIL
| will add for candidate Maddock's
further understanding that the forest
ranger accused Of these high jinks
with the law, holds a ron-salaried
commission as deputy game warden Of
this state (not Utah) and acted in
this instance in the capacity, not as
forest ranger, but as an Arizona game
warden, and the fine he SO arbitrarily
levied and collected was promptly
transmitted to this department.
Forest rangers and game wardens
who do their duty are not what you
might call popular with some people,
and Mr. Maddox is in politics, and |
am afraid he heard the buzz of the
wrong bee while in the Kaibab.
For the information Of the public,
| wish to state that the tremendous,
over-grown deer herd in the Kaibab
has been built up during the past nine
teen years under the sole protection
of the forest rangers, who are nom
salaried deputy game wardens, and
that this department has not, up to
date, spent one cent in the enforce
ment of the game laws in that region.
In further refutation of candidate
Maddock's charges, direct or implied,
against the forest service, | may quite
properly state here that there are
about fifty of it's members within
this state who hold commissions as
non-salaried deputy game wardens,
and that they do more in the pre-
vention and punishment Of game law
violations than is possible to be done
by the small force Of salaried depu-
ties that the lean funds at my dis
posal will permit me to employ.
G. NJ. WILLARD,
State Game Warden
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-20
SECOND DEATH FROM ASH
FORK AUTO ACCIDENT

Peter Vokmire, 40-year old driver
of the death car which smashed on
the Ashfork highway June s, died at
Mercy hospital soon after o'clock
Monday morning at Prescott as the
result of the injuries received when
the accident occurred. Miss Polly
Parker of Jerome, student at the
St. Joseph Academy, was killed as
the result Of the Same accident and
Miss Virginia Moore, also an acad-
emy student, severely injured. Miss
Moore has recovered to such an ex-
tent that she will be able to leave the
hospital this week.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-20
w. F. GRIFFIN BUYS FORMER FLAGSTAFF MAN
PRESCOTT AUTO AGENCY HEADS K. C'S. OF STATE

When the smoked cleared from the
last business session of the 18th an
nual state convention of the Knights
of Columbus at $50 o'clock Monday
afternoon, it was discovered that
Charles P. Heisser of Phoenix, state
deputy, had been reelected to the
office for another year, as had the
entire ticket, including Jack O'Connor
Of Douglas, state treasurer, who has
held this office since the order was
organized in Arizona, and William
Ryan Of Globe, state warden. William
J. Burns and John A. johnson of Phoe-
nix, the latter spoken of as a candi-
date for state deputy, were appointed
alternates to the national convention
this year. The convention in 1926 will
be held in Nogales, it was decided.
Today the 125 delegates to the con-
vention, which opened here Saturday
with a blessing from Bishop Daniel
j. Gercke, left for the various parts
of the state strong in their praise of
this city and the courtesies that had
been shown them by the members OF
the Prescott council of the knights of
COLUMBUS ana Dy members Oh IAe
Prescott court of the Catholic Daugh-
ters of America, who entertained the
visiting women with a luncheon and
bridge given at the Yavapai club.
The convention ended last night
when most delightful dancing party
was given jointly by the knights of
Columbus and the Catholic Daughters
at the club and when more than 200
guests attended. Prescott Courier.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-20
PAT SLAUGHTER DIES
IN PHOENIX HOSPITAL

Pat E. Slaughter, we'll known
young cattleman of Apache county,
died in hospital at Phoenix Thurs
day evening, June II. Mr.. Slaughter
underwent and operation about two
weeks ago for mastoiditis, but it was
not known until the middle of this
week that his condition was serious,
due to complications Mr.. Slaughter
had a wide acquaintance over the
state, and maintained winter home
in Phoenix. He leaves a wife and one
child, besides brothers, sisters and
other relatives.
The remains were brought back to
Springerville, the old home of the
family, where funeral services and
burial will take place.-St. Johns OBJ
server.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-20
DELICATE QUESTION WILL FEA-
TURE MURDER TRIAL AT YUMA

That he was insanely infatuated
at the time he shot and killed DR..
Leon Jacobs, prominent physician,
will be the defense of James Fuquay
when he is placed on trial for murder
June %, according to yumors here this
week.
Fuquay, a valley farmer, Shot and
killed DR.. Jacobs in front of the
Shields building several weeks ago,
the physician dying sometime later
Fuquay, it is said, has stated that
DR.. Jacobs had advised his wife, Mrs.
Fuquay, to go to Los Angeles for a
delicate operation. Fuquay, it is also
alleged, believed that Dr.. Jacobs had
advised and caused to be per-
formed an unethical operation-Yuma
Herald.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-20
LEGION NAMES LOUDERMILh
NEW DEPARTMENT ADJUTAN1

Herbert Lowderinilk of the Wilcox
post Of the American Legion, has been
named as department adjutant to sue
ceed Neri Osborn, Jr., who recently
resigned, it was announced by E. S.
Stallcup, department commander. This
action was taken at a recent meeting
of the state executive committee held
at Legion headquarters.
Lowdermilk was formerly post COM
mander of Tenley-Lopez post of Will
cox and was the first finance officer
Of the state organization. His sew
eral years banking experience in Will
cox, Tucson and Phoenix makes him
especially well qualified for the post
of adjutant, according to members of
the committee.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-20
RESTFUL YUMA MAKES
MEN so FORGETFUL

A local citizen, of considerable dig
nifty and prestige, one night last week
in1bibed too freely Of the laughing
waters, and leaving his office at a
late hour sat down on the street curb
to rest.
His head nodded; flabby chin nes-
tied against his shirt bosom. Cares
were forgotten. Places were forgot
ten. Sub-consciously his befuddled
brain imagined he was in his own
bedroom
Accordingly he prepared to un-
dress and prepare for retirement. He
was apprehended and held over night.
Herald
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-20
SPARE TIRES PUT TO NEW USE

When customs officers searched
Felix Perez's car as he entered the U.
s.. is bottles of Jose Cuervo tequila
were found in the upholstery Of the
back seat, and two spare tires were
each filled with nescaL..
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-20
TRIED BY UNWRITTEN LAW

A jury at Globe on Wednesday ac-
quilted William M. Nail, charged
with first degree murder in connection
with the killing of Ezra Sweet on May
18. Nail pleaded that Sweet had
alienated the affections of his wife
and broken up his home.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-20

When fortune smiles at some peo-
pie they kick because she doesn't
burst out laughing.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-20

Campaigning by radio will appeal
to the politicians, who then will have
all the wires for pulling.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-20

Nations have worried for genera
tions to instiH cultnreainto the people
when an inherited fortune can. do it
in is minutes.
The Coconino sun., 1924-06-20
FASTENING THE END

"We1l be friends to the end"
LEND me ten dollars"
"That,s the end"
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
COOLIDGE LOSES
dime; RETURNED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Presi-
dent Coolidge was designated dur
ing the recent political campaign
by Charles G. Dawes. as zone who
watches the nickels,' but letter
from Racine, Wis, shows that he
does not always watch the dimes.
The letter soys:
Dear Call wish you a Merry
Christmas and New Year. You
don't know me, but before You were
elected one walked behind you.
You dropped dime unnoticed. |
picked it up because | was hungry
got a cup OF coffee and two
rolls. | am returning the dime.
Yours, friend"
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
RIVERS ARE ON
RAMP ACE; RISE
IN WASHINGTON
Floods Expected Northwest
ern Part Of State-Result
Rain, Melting Snow.

BELL1NGHAM, Wash, Dec. 13.-
AL rivers of northwestern Wash
ington are rising rapidly due to
heavy rain last night and melting
snow in the Cascades.
Washouts on the railroads have
cancelled the train service on the
Milwaukee Railroad.
Maple Falls. near Mount Vernon,
is submerged by wafer
~ FTooas IN Tire 1~1asei Rivas Vat
ley in British Columbia have prao-
ideally wrecked bridges and taken
out the railroad tracks in fifteen
different sections.
The Sumas River is on rampage
and settlers are fleeing to the high
lands.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
NANAIMO BANK
IS ROBBED Of
LARGE AMOUNT
$4,000 Is Taken by Bandit
Gang-Police Speed Boats
and Posses Searching.

NANAIMO, b. c.. Dec. 13. - An
abandoned automobile used late yes
torday afternoon by seven or eight
bandits who escaped with $4,000
after the closing hour of the branch
Ct the Royal Bank of Canada in this
city. was found late last night near
Coil Harbor, six miles from the
City.
The police believe the bandits are
attempting to enter the United
Stltes via motor boat
Police speed boats from Vancouver.
Victoria and Nanaimo are securing
the Gulf of Georgia and posses ara
this morning continuing tracking
the highways for the bandits des-
I ite the heavy mist and rain which
prevails at intervals.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
PROCRESSIvES
WILL D { CT D {
AT CONVENTION
Followers of La Toilette to
Have National Convention
to Determine Action.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. The
ence Tor Progressive Political Ac
iion the parent body behind the
recent Presidential candidacy of
Senator La Toilette, voted last night
to call National convention to
convene at Chicago February 25 to
determine the future course of ac-
tion of the so-called Third Party
The meeting of the committee,
which considered the question as to
whether or not the so-called Pro-
grossiye Party should Immediately
organize for future action. was held
pursuant to "a call issued by Will
lam II. Johnston. chairman of the
National Committee of the Confer
ence for Progressive Political Ac.
ton.
Mrs. La Toilette was i'll and Sen
ator La Toilette gave that as a rea-
uon for not attending the commit
tee meeting last night.
Not for New Party.
Representative John M. Nelson Of
La Toilette and Wheeler, declared
opposition to the formation at this
time of new National political
party. He expressed the opinion
chat the followers of Senator La
Follete should seek TO increase
their strength in the next Congress
by acting from within these old par
ties in the campaign and election
of 1926 and be guided by the re-
suits as TO their action in FORMING
IA new party for the 1928 cam
paign.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
President Amer. Federation
of Labor Passes Away EARLY
Today; Taken I'LL i'm Mexico

SAN ANTONIO. Texas, Dec. 49,
Samuel Gompers, President CT the
American Federation of Labor. died
at 4:10 o'clock this Saturday
morning, in local hospital, where
he was taken last evening after his
arrival from Mexico City.
Yesterday afternoon, Gompers
was able to sit up at the side
Of his bed in the special car pro-
Hded for him, and take slight
nourishment. When the train left
Laredo on the way here, Gompers
took milk and later was given a
cup of tea.
Gompers became ill in Mexico
City where he attended the Pam
American Federation of Labor and
which reelected him President. The
high altitude affected his heart and
shortly after leaving there two days
ago for Texas, a message was re
ceived by President Gales, that the
leb1r leader was seriously ill.
Samuel Gompers has been Presi-
dent of the American Federation
tf Labor for 38 years, each year.
inee the Federation was organized.
being reelected. with the exception
of in 1895, when John L. Sovereign,
head Of the old Knights of Labor,
which Joined the American Fedora
tion Of Labor, defeated him.
Previous to the organizing of the
American Federation of Labor.
campers was founder and was Presi-
dnnt of the Federation Of Trade
and Labor Unions for Ave years, Tis
lstter organization was formed Il,
1881 and merged with the Fedcra
tion in 1886. The total number al
years Gompers was at the head of
Labor has been forty-three. He was
reelected at the last session in
Texas. last month.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
British Ultimatum Is
Resented; States Reason

CAIRO, Dec. 13. -Sidky Pasha,
new Minister of Interior. declared
today the British ultimatum, re-
GENTLY issued, impaired the inde-
pendence and sovereignty OF Egyp.
and made necessary certain -ques-
tions TO be reserved for future ne
gotiations.
Our aim," said the Minister, ''is
TO restore previous tranquility and
arrest the murderers of Sirdad Sir
Lee Stack.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
HIGH
SCHOOL BOYS

SEATTLE. Dec. 15. Three
Roosevelt High School boys were
suspended last night by the Board
of Education. They are accused of
participating in drinking bout
in the boys locker room in the
school last Thursday sight While
a rigorous investigation of alleged
drinking is still being made, a third
high school is being investigated
by the school officials.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
WOMAN WINS
$1,000 AWARD

Nt'W YORK, Dec. 13--Mrs. Ed
ward Mcdowell, widow of the COM
poser. has been declared winner of
the 5000 award of the Pictorial
Review for the American woman
who NJ lde the most valuable con-
tribuliol to the achievement of
human welfare in 1928. She es-
tablishcl a colony to provide ideal
working conditions for creative
artists.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
STEAMERS IN COLLISION.

LONDON. Dec. 13.-The Italian
steamer Laura was sunk early this
morning in the English Channel
when a collision took place between
he Laura and the British steamer
Lorenzo. The Lorenzo stood by and
aided in rescue work. A wireless
report states that many lives are
believed to have been lost as 4
panic broke out on the Laura and
scores jumped into the water, many
linking before help could reach
them.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
SCHOOL
SYSTEM is FINE

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 13. - The
Public School system is raising the
nation high, in the opinion of John
J. Tigert, United States Commits
sioner OF Education. attending the
National Society OF Vocational Edu-
cation Convention here.
1'igert said the infect to be ac-
complished is the building of q
nation on the principles which en-
body American idealism.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13

Coolidge Will
Celebrate Xmas
AT White House

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-
President Coolidge has no I'M
tention of going to his old
home i'll Plymouth. VT, for
Christmas, il was announced
at the White House.
The President and Mrs.
Coolidge expect to spend their
Christmas at the White
House with their son, who
will come home from school,
and perhaps with John Cool
idge. the aged father of the
President.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
EARTHQUAKE
ROCKS TOXIC

TOXIC, Dec. 13.-An earthquake
rocked this city but no damage has
been reported.
FRANKFURT, Germany, Dec. ID.
-Trcmors were felt in this city
today and also at E'riedburg and
Badf. Many homes have been wreck
ed in the shaken area, according to
reports.
UDINE, Italy, Dec. 13.-Seyeral
houses have been damaged here By
earthquake shocks.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
New Government for
Chile to Be Formed

SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec. 10. A
military committee representing the
army, navy and police, has decided
TO declare the military forces have
lost confidence in the pesent govern
ment. An organization of a new
government by the committee Ia
forecast for tonight. 1t is said
there will be NO resistance from the
present government.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
Escapes from Reformatory;
Shot, Wounded, Recaptured

EVERETT, Wash, Dec. Ia
clyde Burke. serving two terms of
Is years each for grand larceny in
he Monroe Reformatory, who es-
0aped from the stockade yesterday,
was wounded this forenoon and cap
tured after attempting to shoot
guards attempting to take him.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
Fought RadicaIism


Samuel Gompers, dean of Amer
ers of the American Federation o.
Labor, which he saw grow from
coterie OF small locals to a ma
tional organization with member
ship of more than 100000, spent
several of tn later years of hi
life in fighting autocracy abroad
and radicalism in organized labor
at home.
In career filled with persistent
and vigorous efforts from his 18th
year ito improve the condition of
workers." Mr.. Gompers became
unique figure in American public
life by the force of his eloquence
and patriotism he won over the
solid support OF the American Fed
States government when it entered
the war.
The conflict ended. he Went to
Paris where he helped to organize
the International Labor Congress.
Five of its tenets We're inc0rporat-
ed in the Peace Treaty. They
we're: Labor Is not commod-
ity: 2 An international S-hour
lay; "A standard and adequate
living wage; f--Equal pay for men
and women for equal work: 5
Prohibition of child labor.
Charge Against Germany
Outspoken in his views on public
questions, Mr.. Gonpers made many
bitter enemies as well as staunch
supporters. He charged German la
Dor with having helped precipite
The world struggle, blamed prohi-
bition for causing unrest" i'm the
United States, urged a labor union
OF the two Americas, denounced
a United States Senatorial investi-
CATION of Mexico as "Prussianism"
supported the League OF Nations,
lndorsed De Valera and recognized"
The Irish republic, assailed the open
shop platform OF the United States
Chamber OF Commerce, demanded
that Asistics be kept out Of the
United States, pleaded for the re-
lease of all political and war time
CONTINUED on Page Two.5
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
TRIES TO KILL
SOVIET ENVOY

PARIS. Dec. 13.-An attempt to
aasassinate Leonid Kassin. new So
yiet envoy to France. by a woman
eager t., avenge the killing of her
brother by the Bolsheyiks. is de-
clared to have been averted in the
arrest of the woman in front of
tic Embassy. She was carrying a
loaded revolver at the time and
was greatly excited.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
Regular Gale Hitting
Seattle; Damage Done

SEATTLE. Dec. Breaking al
records, a IS mile an hour gale
here is blowing down signs. Chris
mas decorations, light and telephone
poles. Last Christmas gale ra5ee
here that blew at the rate II It
miles an hour.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
Blows House Up With
Dynamite; Four Killed

LAKELAND, Florida, Dec. Ia
Four negroes. three women and one
man, were killed at Barlow last
night, when Dick Taylor is alleged
to have blown up his house by
dynamite. The dead includes Tay-
lor's wife.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
Reclamation Program
Is Handed to Coolidge

WASHINGTON. Dec 13.-Secre-
tcry Work has submitted to Presi-
dent Coolidge a complete reclama-
tion program which is expected 10
form the basis of the administra-
tion S reclamation policy.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
Man Is Shot
By His Dog Which
Steps on Trigger

WYCASSET. Maine, Dec. l3.
Theodore Sherman was shot
by his own dog here. He
placed his gun on the ground
and crawled under his automo-
bile to make adjustments. The
dog etepped on the trigger of
the gun, the gun was shot and
the shot entered sherman leg.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
AMERICAN REPLY
ON WAR CLAIMS
HANDED BRITISH

LOSDON, Dec. 13.-The American
reply to the British note regarding
reparatiOn and war damege claims
has been received by the British
Government. The note will not be
touched until Foreign Secretary
Chamberlain arrives here from Rome
which is expected to be late this
elternoon.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
Mrs. Coolidge Given
Doctor of Laws Degree

BOSTON, Dec. 13.-Mrs. Calvin
Coolidge yesterday afternoon receiv-
cd the degree of Doctor of Laws
from the Boston University
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
Halt Traffic in N. Y.
In Honor Of Belmont

NEW YORK, Dec. i3.-Thc sub
way and elevated railway traffic
was. halted one minute at O'Clock
today out of respect to the memory
CT August Belmont. whose funeral
was held.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-12-13
STEAMER Goes
DOWN IN GALE:
MANY ARE LOST
Japanese Service Ship Found
ers In Blizzard
Off Coast.

TOXIC, Dec. 13. The special
service ship Kwanto, with a crew of
$50 officers and men aboard, sank
early this forenoon in blizzard off
Tauruga, western Japan. II is fear
ed all lost their lives due to the
heavy seas running at the time.