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The Coconino sun., 1925-05-29
Losses on Earlier Day Labor Work by State Forces So
Great That Federal Officials Refuse Further Aid

The road project in Arizona on
which question as to further federal
aid has arisen is Federal Aid Project
72-B which consists of nine miles of
grading and part surfacing between
Congress Junction and the south end
of Project TIA, the latter a project
which is now under contract construc-
tion and which runs 1873 miles north
to the Prescott White Spar Forest
project. The situation is substantial
ly as follows: At the request of the
state highway department, the bureau
has previously consented to the con-
struction of three projects on the day
labor basis. These projects, which
are now under construction, are as
follows:
/. Project n, twelve miles, be
tween Solomonville and Duncan in
Graham county, for which agreement
was executed February 26, 1924, for
$SO,125.
2. Project "a, twenty miles of the
National Old Trails highway between
Canyon Diablo and Navajo County
line, Coconino county, under agree
ment of September %, 1924, for
$102,081.
8. Project SO, twenty-five miles Of
the Phoenix Yuma road between
Piedra and the Yuma county line, in
Maricopa county, under agreement OF
October %, 1928, for S137,627.
While | believe that it is an estab-
lished general principle that day labor
construction of highways is not eco
nomical,it is possible in specific cases
that certain conditions, if existing.
may justify a state in undertaking 10
construct a road with its own forces
but in no case is the adoption of the
day labor plan as general policy
iustifiable from the standpoint of pub.
lie policy or economy. In order that
the day labor plan might have fan
trial in Arizona, the bureau concurred
with the state in undertaking the
above listed projects on d day labor
basis in 1924.
The question Of the continuance of
this labor or force-account practice
has now arisen in connection with the
construction of Project 72-B. Bids
for this project were opened January
rs, 1925. The engineers basic esti-
mate of cost was S242,318 and of five
bids submitted the low bid was $162,-
612 by Schmidt & Hitchcock and the
next lowest bid S210,196 by Henry
Galbraith The state highway depart
ment and the governor verbally re-
quested that the state be allowed &c
construct the project with day labor
instead of awarding the contract tt
the low bidder. 1t will be noted that
the two contractors submitted bids
we'll below the state engineers esti-
mate of fair price, the low bid being
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-29

! $4,000 under the estimate. 1t may
we'll be questioned whether the low
bid was not too low, but there still
remains a bid $4,000 under the
states estimate, so there can be no
question that keen competition was
!, had.
In the long run the price that the
people of Arizona pay for road work
will depend on the maintenance Of
competition by the contractors, and
this in turn depends upon just and
fair dealing with the contractors by
The state.
In September 1924, the bureau
asked for the installation of a cost
accounting system on Arizona IA, but
we have not received the actual cost
Of the project already under day labor
construction.
Regular periodical inspections by
the bureau engineers and reports re-
ceived from these projects convince
us, however, that there has already
been a considerable loss to the state.
There is no financial loss to the fed
eral government for the reason that
the state agrees in each instance to
basis, and consequently the excess cost
is an apparent loss to the state. 1t is
believed that the excess cost on these
projects already amounts to a very
large sum. The states portion of fed
eral aid cost comes largely from
funds allocated to the counties, so
that losses must actually be made up
by money allotted to the correspond
ing county. Thus the amount of high
ways that can be built from the fed
eral appropriations and the funds al
located to the several counties are
correspondingly decreased.
1t is not, therefore, a question of
the bureaus desire to interfere with
or harrass the Arizona highway de
partment, but rather question OF
whether the bureau can become a
party to the continuation by the state
highway department in respect to fed
eral aid construction, of the policy
which involves a higher cost for roads
than is necessary. The state highway
department comedies that the state is
unable to do day labor work as cheap
ly as indicated by the proposal of the
low bidders on Project 72-B, who Sc
cured bond and wished to enter 8
contract.
Occasionally the idea comes to the
surface that federal aid funds are
distributed to the states to be used
as the state pleases. No more mis-
taken idea could exist. The federal
appropriations are made for the ac-
comphshment of certain specific pur-
poses, and the federal supervision Is
established to make sure that the
funds are devoted to these purposes.
Congress scrutinizes very carefully
the operations of this bureau in the
use of these funds. The policy of
federal assistance in road building has
from time to time received severe
criticism, but it is this policy which
has made road building possible in
many states, and particularly in
states in the west. The bureau IS
committed to a program of economy
and efficient administration that will
not bring under the faintest cloud the
expenditure Of these funds. No item
that will contribute toward the
scrupulous efficiency and economy in
the construction of the federal aid
highway system will be neglected. The
bureau has made a major point OF
economy Of operation in its own or
ganization, and expects no less from
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-29
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Town Of Flaggtaff, Arizona, April Ii, 1925.

Town Flagstaff, Arizona, April 10,
ordinance the o Of
Flagstaff the Hail. Monday,
Those Mayor Cre; Councen
Flet Engineer Goodman; Attorney Perkins and Clerk Pulam
The of the meeting of March 9th March
approved
Mr. Arthur Anderson appeared before the council for information
what be toward the the jointly
defrayng the the wall the
building back four feet the council could the property
hoy maintain the building in its location period
He informed that would be impossible for the council
was
which better decision.
Bids the construction of the having
been opened by the Park Committee the the
Motion was made by Mitchell and seconded by Assen that the bid Of
accepted
awarded the of the
the plans and specifications. The motion carried
Miller requesting permission
the park for the Rifle Club presented and read No action
was taken this request
announcing meeting
Firemen be held in Globe May H. IS and 16 Action this
deferred to the next regular meeting Of the council
in
ordinance quarter
proposed governing Flagstaff
presented and read length Motion made by Raudebaugh
Roll call for the adoption Of the Ordinance resulted follows:
AYE VOTES: Asein, Flett Raudebaugh, Mitchell Cress
NO VOTES:
as Ordinance No 265 as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMEND SUBDIVISION OF SECTION OF
CoCoNINo, STATE ARIZONA, ENTITLED, ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 9 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES
REPEATING ORDINANCES PARTS OF ORDINANCES
CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE.
question of
ing of business Sundays Motion made by Assen and
by carried
imeetng for ction.
motion made by Raudebauh that permit be granted to T. E.
Pollock the
Council. noionw
Manager of A. t.
stating that will be impossible make the allow
shipped connection with the watewo Improvement
was
Engineer Goodman read letter Warren Brothers Company
would future and take
repairing pavement District
the instructed the
c E. connection with the
approved motion of
lin and of Il
bills audited,
allowed and
ordered paid
SEWER FUND
No To Whom For
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-29

7lo) Sewer Fund Payroll
WATER BOND
TO For What
1925 Burns 6 Mcdonnell Eng Co,
WATER FUND
Whom For What Amt
55s8) Water Fund Payroll
$500
559l) Engineers Office
55o2)
4815o
Half March 1900
5599 The Pierce Testing Labor, Supplies $50
Republican,
Flagstaff Furniture Co, Supplies 970
Contractor Supplies SAYS
Supplies 4245
5so7 Southwest Builder and C, Con- Supplies 2oo
5000 Wilson Coffin Supplies 9O5
5elo coonno Supplies 276o
10
5el2 Western Union Telegraph Co. Supplies S63
56l4 ormn G. Compton, Supplies 500
Light Co, Supplies. 1920
5sI9 sSl9 Bsst Bo95 fs @ Traass Co.. 2S
Water fund cash items. Supplies 7467
GENERAL
No To whom For
ssS3 sa}
s927
1885, Fund Payroll, Half
1886 Clerk, Supreme Court, Services $500
1897 o'Brien 11OO
d Crable ..~.- 5000
1899 c Wilson, Services 1850
Black 500
8941 Tom L Rees Services 1000
8942)
to
s952) Gen. Payroll, Half $1,000
S953)
}
Dept. Payroll Last Half March. 1913
1880
1862 The Mt States Services
Blue Co,
/. Wesley, 925
1865 Bennett Services
1886 w Perkins Services - ..-..........
1867 J. Wilson, Fire Chief, Services 2200
8968 Eec. Light Co, Services 1924
C 1000
Vucanzing Shop, 5635
W. Switzer
FUND.- Itens,S
which by Raudebapgh duly carried
Attest: Approved:
PUL1IAM, l.. W. CRESS,
Clerk, of Flagstaff Town of Flagstaff
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-29
Why Federal lid Vas Denied
Day-Labor Road YORK IN State
By THOMAS H. MCDONALD
Chief u. S. Bureau of Public Roads, Washing

The statement by Mr. Mcdonald is
Engineering largely, but
tends the official statement made public the Arizona newspapers
and elsewhere-The Editor),
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19
AN INCIDENT IN THE LIFE OF LIEF JORGENSEN, AN
 ALASKA FISHERMAN

Seattle, Dec. 17.-Lief Jorgensen, an Alaska fisherman, fell into the hands of Mrs. John Lee, otherwise Madam Reno, and was separated from thousand dollars of his sayings She first got $50 and promiesd a flasher charm to give him sudden wealth in oil. She caused Jorgensen to part with S950 more, and then the madam disappeared.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19
Alaska Notes Gleanings From Territorial
 Exchanges.


 Augut Fritsch, an oldtime Eagle miner and gardener, was killed while out, hunting recently. He left his cabin at the. mouth of Discovery Forks, on American creek, Eagle precinct, on September 30. Although he did not return that evening, Tom French, who was employed by Fritsch, did not feel alarmed, as he thought Mr. f'1itsch might have stopped at his upper camp. When he did, ,not return the second day French went out to look for hInl. He found shea body lying over some logs about 100 yards from hls cabin at the Forks. French went to Eagle, about ten miles distant, and reported the matter to U. s. Commissioner R. E. Steel, who subpoenaed coroner's jury to view the body. The jury walked out to the scene of the death on October 5. After viewing the body it was evident that Mr. Fritsch had met death by accidental shooting, for it appeared t. hat he was on his way home and in stepping over a number ot logs which laid across the trail he must have slipped and fallen forward. He also must have carried the gun, 30.40, on his shoulder, with the stock to. the rear, and in falling the gun went ahead of him, and the bullet went through his head, killing nin1 instantly. Mr Fritsch was 52 years of age, and had been a resident of Eagle for over twenty years. He followed mining and gardening, and was very successful. He leaves a mother and several brothers, all of whom reside at Sedro Wooley, Wash. 4 letter received by J. J. Chisholm at Anchorage recently announced the death in Los Angeles of 0. E. Fin sted, well known pioneer of the Klon- dike, who left the North q score of years ago with q comfortable fortune,
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19
NOTICE.

Public notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate of the late L. E. Bonham to present them, with proper vouchers to the undersigned, at Bethel, Alaska+ Dated at Bethel, Alaska, this 17thi day of September, 1925.
 JAMES J. BROWN,
 Administrator.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

mining and prospecting, especially in the Kuskoiwim district, left recently for Nuka Bay to investigate the Blair, Smith and Sather prospect, which is the largest vein discovered in the district to date.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19
FOR SALE.

Nine good travelling dogs. Fifty dollars each. No trouble; fast. Also light hickory basket sled, toe lines, all complete, at bargain. r
 P. MICHELS, McGrath.
 Court Clothes.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

Sidney Charles, owner and pub fisher of the Petersburg Herald and Sitka Tribune, recently purchased the newspaper plant of Louis Hansen, in Kete7ikan, and is now publishing the First City News in that city. MT. Charles is an oldtimer in Alaska, and
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

E. M Taylor, proprietor of the Fairbanks steam laundry, and associ- ated with R. F. Roth in coal proper ties on Healy river, who went Outside recently for the benefit of his health, died at Rochester, Minn., short time after his arrival there, according to adyices recently received in Fair banks. Mrs. Taylor accompanied him on the trip to the States.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

Frank Joaquin, who arrived from Canes on Saturday, left Monday for brief visit at1Ophir.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

William Waechter, oldtimer of the North, Is reported to have died re- gently at Port Angeles, Wash. He was engaged in the meat business at Dawson, Fairbanks and Nome, and was well known throughout the North.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19
ARRESTED FOR JoYWALKING.

Seattle, Dec. 17.-Crett Cuffe, IS, first president of the New York Press, was arrested here today on a charge of joywalking.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19
EARTHQUAKE, JUGo.sLAYIA.

Belgrade, Dec. 17-There was enor- nous property damage as the result of today's earthquake, which rocked every section of Jugo-S -Slavia.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Probate Court at Ruby, Nulato Precinct, Fourth Division, Ter ritor yof Alaska, before Ali Day ton, United States Commissioner and ex-ofieio Probate Judge. In the matter of the estate of Thomas Byrne, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the'un- dersigned has been duly appointedead- ministratoor of the estate of Thomas Byrne, deceased.
 All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them, duly verified, with proper vouchers attached, to the under signed, at the United States Commis- sioner's office, Rubyys Alaska, within six (6) months from date of this no- tice. Dated Ruby, Alaska, Nov. 13, 1925.
 JAMES BYRNE,
 Administrator. JOHN W. DUNN, Attorney for Estate.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

Briapinp further veritication' of the tales of the unusually large caribou runs n the Copper river region this fall, j M. Elmer arrived in Cordova recently. Mir. Elmer said he saw an India carefully pick out caribou to shoot for meat, fire6at It, and kill two instead. For days, he said. the caribou played on the hills about camp It was impossible to estimate their numbers, for they were corr, stantly moving The run, he de clared, was. the largest seen there in years.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

c. H. Sundmacher, who recently re- signed his position as U. s. Commits sioner at McCarty and who was suc- ceeded by E. L. Harwood, left recently for Idaho, where a position is await ing him.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

Henry Martella left Monday, going first to Candle, then to McGrath, and afterwards to Nixon.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

Jennie Keith was Monday arrival from McGrath, coming up with Owen. Gray.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

and who had been a resident of Los Angeles since locating in the States. In the early days of the Dawson country Finsted owned No. 49 below discovery on Bonanza creek, and also owned valuable business property in Dawson, all. of which, it is supposed, was disposed of years ago.
 The cutter Algonquin, the last of the Bering Sea patrol to stay in the North, upon its arrival in Seattle a few days ago, brought word of un- usual volcanic activity in the North. Captain C. r. Howell reported: 'I have been cruising in Alaska twenty two y..ars, but never before have l seen the volcanoes in the Aleutian Islands so active Katmai, Pavlof, MakuSkin, Shishaldin and Vsedlov are all smoking, with mushroom-shaped clouds hanging over their craters. Makushin Is the most active of all, and it's smoke curtain is more dense and larger. Smoke is issuing from its crater. These volcanoes have been comparatively quiet since the Katmai eruption. I learned from the natives that there have been no earthquakes for a year. The activity is probably caused by disturbance near the earth : crust
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

Frank Guskey and Bob Hart, com ing from Mr 'a l.. were among taday arrivals
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

B. L. Stoitman, mine foreman at Latouche, who previous to entering the service of the Latouche corpora tion, was for many years engaged in
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

Mrs. A. E.. Fucker, who has been Outside for some time past, returned to Seward recently, and will enter upon her duties as instructor at the Jesse Lee Home, in that city.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

Los Bernard, one of the owners of the Ketchikan Chronicle, recently sold out his interest in that publication to Edward F. Morrissey, his partner; and has left for the States.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

The Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce reports that 19,500 tons of placer tin were shipped from the mines of the Nome district this year
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

Harry Bowers, who formerly con ducted the o K barber shop in Sew ard. is reported missing in the States. Bowers is said to have left Portland, Oregon, on October 429, en route to San Francisco and fS0s An geles, and has not been heard of since. He is reported to have had $15,000 in his possession, and foul play is feared.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

Ralph Anderson, we'll known busi- ness man of Seldovia, who for a number of years past has served as United States Commissioner at Sel- dovia, has rendered his resignation, owing to personal bushes requiring all of his time. He has been succeed ed by Sid S. Bettman, an oldtimer of the Cook Inlet country, and formerly U. S. commissioner at Kodiak.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

FOR SALE. Large tank heater. Inquire at Kusko Times.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

has been connected with the news paper game for many years. He is an able newspaper mah, and the First City News IS an excellent publication.
The Kusko times., 1925-12-19

Judge Gudbrand J. Lomen, judge of the United States district courtafor the Second division of Alaska, has been created Knight of the First Class ofth mfwy cmbfwyp cmfwypw Class of the Royal Order of St. Olaf, by King Haalon of Norway, in recog- milton of the assistance Judge Lomen gave to the polar expedition of Cap tain Roald Amundsen.
The Washington times., 1925-06-27
VIM. DE MILE SHARES
THE AUTHENTIC NOTE

During the years that Cecil B.
DeMille was building up a repu-
tation for lavish and beautiful
scenic effects in his pictures, his
brother, William DeMille, was
quietly building up a reputation
in another line accuracy in de-
tail. Today. William DeMille is
regarded as one Of the most
painstaking of all megaphone
wielders and an interesting ex-
ample Of his demand for accuracy
is seen in his latest production,
Lost-A Wife, retitled screen
version of Alfred Savior's stage
success, "Banco," which opens a
weeks engagement at Loew's
Columbia tomorrow afternoon.
In order to incorporate the
proper note of authenticity in this
story of romance and rouge ct
noir" that is laid abroad, DeMille
personally :'hand-picked' his cast
and instead of choosing mere
extras for supernumerary roles in
the picture, he selected men who
were entirely familiar with the
The Washington times., 1925-06-27

* 4
contributory comedy viii be Ship
Shape with Cliff Bbwes, and
the fifth ii1staIrnent OF ssSunken
Silver" likewise win be screened.
CENTRAI-Harry carey. sun.
ported BY an excellent cast, III
occupy the screen at Cranda1I's
Central Theater Sunday and Mon
day in his latest vehicle, Silent
Sanderson." q stirring play Of ac-
ton, suspense and thrills. The
companion feature viii Be the
seventh release In 1.-THE Para
makers series by III. G. Witw0-
An added offering win be cinema
Stars" and the bin viii be com
piefed by short reels and pipe Or
gan accompaniment and solo In
terludes.
Colleen Moore Will be the Cen
trails pictured star on Tuesday
and Wednesday In First Nation
ais exceptionally deft camera
sdaptation Of Flo ZtegfeId's mu-
steal comedy production, sally =
IN which Leon Enrol depicts the
same character he created on the
stage. Al Mellow Quartet viii
supply an added touch OF comedy.
On Thursday, Florence Vidor
viii be seen in "The Girl OF
Gold, " which win be supplemented
by the comedy Kicked About. =
and q GrantIand Rice Sport
light. Friday at the Central will
pc notable for presentations OF
the Christie special farce comedy
production Of stop Flirting, ii
which the principal characters are
impersonated by Wanda HawIey,
John D. Murray, Italian Cooley,
The Washington times., 1925-06-27
NOTED ORGANISE
ENGAGED BY
EARLE

Equally famed as an organist,
conductor and pianist, Kurt Het-
eel has been engaged by the
Stanley Company Of America as
solo organist for their local thea
ter, the Earle.
Mr.. Hetzel's musical career has
been marked by many noteworthy
achievements. He was conductor
Of opera in Munich, Germany,
and is especially gifted in making
prescriptions Of Wagner's operas
for the piano.
During the war he founded
and conducted a symphony or
chestra in Rumania and, after
the war, was first conductor at
Czernowitz, In that country. With
such q background for his work
at the organ, at which instru-
ment he is stated to be master,
the management OF the Earle
believes they have found an
artist who will prove of excep-
tional value to their program, Of
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an important part.
Kurt Hetzel started his musical
studies as a five-year-old boy and
made his first public perform
ance before critical audience
in Europe at fifteen. One year
later he became a pupil Of Felix
Motif in Munich.
At eighteen he was at the Hof-
theater, Mannheim later at the
Stadheater, Strasburg, and at
twenty in the Munich Royal
Opera House, where he remained
for two years as opera conductor.
Following this he toured Europe
as accompanist and piano soloist
with Nine. lisa Kramer. Follow
ing these European engagements
he toured all of the larger cities
of the United States with the
same singing star, giving IN all
a season OF twenty-six concerts.
But recently Mr.. Hetzel gave
an organ recital here in Wash
ington. The Earle management
was represented at this concert
and the present engagement was
then cOnSummated,
The Washington times., 1925-06-27
NEW DIRECTOR
FOR THEATER
CHAIN

Leo Brecher, managing director
OF one Of New York city's most
important theater chains, and re-
garded nationwide as one OF the
most enterprising and successful
exhibitors in the country, has
been engaged by Carl Laemmle,
president OF the Universal Pic
lures Corporation. as managing
director of UniversaPs chain OF
theaters. which includes the Rialto
Theater here in Washington.
BY special understanding with
Universal, Rrecher will continue
to direct the destinies of his New
York circuit, but this work, it Is
explained, will he separate and
apart from his duties as Universal
theater manager and it does no:
mean there will be any connection
between the Brecher chain and
the Universal chain.
The Universal chain, mostly To-
Gated in key towns where Univer-
sal is now getting an outlet for
its products, totals approximately
100 theaters.
Brecher has been in the picture
business since 1907, when he en-.
tered the exhibition game as a
factor in a company which opened
the Orpheum in Yonkers. A New
York city theater soon was added.
Brecher's first job was lecturer"
for the Sunday shows, which, un-
der city regulations, had to be
educational at that time. Later
he tackled every end Of the game
from lamp-house to lobby. Sew
eral years ago the corporation
was enlarged and he was made its
managing director.