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The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
COLORING THE NEWS

1t is always rather surprising to a newspaper
editor that any reader should desire to have his
news cOlored to suit his own personal opinions
and desires, but almost every newspaper editor
quickly learns that there are good many readers
who desire exactly that thing. One might natur-
ally think that human being of ordinary inteli-
gence would wish to have the facts recorded as
they actually are, and would base his opinions
upon the most reliable information he can obtain
rather than to form his opinions from prejudice
and then demand that the facts be misrepresented
to suit his Individual partiality.
In most cases. however, such prejudiced read
ers will refuse to admit that they are prejudiced
md whenever they see statement that does not
coincide with their beliefs they Immediately jump
to the conclusion that the statement is false ano
in addition they generally conclude also that it is
Intentionally false and made for the purpose of
deception.
It must be admitted that there are some news
statements that are agreeable to their readers
instead of giving reliable record of the truth
but as general rule American daily newspapers
at the present time are more truthful than they
ever were before This is especially SO in the case
Of the smaller newspapers, for the reason that
they cannot afford to be the organs of particu-
ar class or group in their communities but must
serve the interests and far possible meet the
wishes of all their readers. Any attempt to mis-
represent the news for the benefit of one class
would be surely followed by loss of confidence
from much larger class. Even those who some
times say that they want newspaper to give
them news as they think it ought to be, very
quickly lose their confidence in a newspaper that
suppresses or distorts the news from cowardice or
any mercenary reaSon.-PueblO, Colo, Chieftain.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
JUST MUDDYING UP THE WATER

Senator Fred Golfer of Apache county, head of
the nighttime advocates, announces that he has
made filing "on behalf of the state on yet an
other damste below the Grand Canyon. One
does not know on just what authority the senator
is proceeding in these strenuous efforts on behalf
of Arizona, but it may be supposed that he has
some authority for his proceedings and is abso-
lutely certain that the filling" is just much
wasted effort and probably much wasted ex-
pense charged to the taxpayers of the state.
Senator Golfer, like many others, does not ap-
pear to realize that the federal government has
absolute control of the river and it's development
1t is quite true that it recognizes filings for power
purposes, but it is evident that when get any
real development, the government will dictate ex-
actly what shape that development will take. He
forgets also that government engineers have de-
cided, after careful examination, that his high
line" canal scheme is utterly impractical and in
capable of being put into execution save at cost
that would be utterly prohibitive. 1t is easy to
talk about irrigating millions of acres of land but
when it is considered that the very lowest esti-
mates show that the prime charge against such
lands would be something over $500 an acre. if
indeed, water could be got to them at any price,
the vision seems not quite so bright, for it is a
well settled fact that NO land can be reclaimed
with such charge against it.
If only we could get little common sense into
this Colorado discussion, if we would forget the
vague theories and get down to actual facts if we
would stop playing politics and take business at
ttude towards a business question, we would have
a chance of getting sowewhere.-Verde Copper
News.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
NINETY PER CENT BUNK

No wonder Uncle Sans postal receipts are
mounting No wonder editors shy at publicity
and are wary of new publicity schemes. No Won-
der strcter and stricter line is being drawn be-
tween real news and propaganda.
Look at our morning mail! Like a doctors or
lawyers office, humanity stalks through our
sanctum and when it has been sorted 80 per cent
of it is consigned to the owly waste paper basket
The mail we sorted this morning cost $1.34
in postage For six days in the week $8.04 is paid
to mail us letters and packages -and that amounts
to S45024 a year.
And what is it all about? Here are a few who
have to offer what they probably consider red
hot news:
The American Mining congress.
The Textile Color Card association explaining
the various colors of hosiery.
Associated General Contractors of America
send in chart of building materials.
The American Pathological society contributed
a clip sheet.
The Calumet Baking Powder company sends a
list of menus.
Better Homes in America would make all homes
better.
The National Association of Real Estate Boards
tries to be convincing about land values.
The Southern Pacific offers news (so-called)
and monthly bulletin.
The American Legion does it's bit.
The Arizona Congress and the University of
Arizona join the ranks of publicity seekers while
motion picture concerns send in seven news let
ters automobile manufactures three, radio sta
tions four and news syndicates contribute two let
ters offering new wares. And the Board of Tenn
perance of the Methodist Episcopal church is
present with clip sheet while Ben Lindsey tells
how the juvenile court in Denver functions and
how he beat the Klan.
Out of this mess are four letters which need
answering. One letter for the news columns and
three hotel names.
Someone ought to begin saving his money, saw
ing our time, and practice Coolidge's principle of
economy-Tucson Star.
Even at that The Star only mentioned few
such letters. The list could be stretched out into
columns.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
TEXTBOOK ON THE CONSTITUTION

We took occasion few years ago, as we had
previously done, to refer to the work of T. J. Nor
ton, ''The Constitution of the United States; It's
Sources and Application" and urge its adoption
in the schools of Arizona. We have since learned
with qualification that it has been adopted in the
high schools of Kansas.
It is undoubtedly the best work on the consti-
tuition for instruction in the schools for the lay
ing of foundation for a familiarity with the con-
stitution, that has yet appeared Aside from that,
Arizona should feel pride in the circumstance
that the author was once an Arizonian.
But the main reason why it should be adopted
in the schools of Arizona is the reason why Kan
sas has chosen it-there is no other that equals
it as a textbook for the schools on the American
constitution. 1t may be predicted that the adop
ton of it will be general throughout the country.
Arizona Republican
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
OUR RULES AND REGULATIONS

In the last five-year period we are advised over
81 thousand state and federal laws were enacted
in the United States. Small wonder that the man
who has to run flivver, help in the spring house
cleaning, and try to do little planting under
glass for his garden is obliged to plead ignorance
now and then because of lack of time to become
acquainted with them when he is hailed up by the
authorities for the violation of some one of these
81 thousand. A good law is only one for which a
need is self-evident and generally agreed on by all
Of the people. The enactment of laws with the
hope that the people will grow up to them is the
poorest way out of a serious difficulty.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
JUST HOW 1T is

retail merchant who does business of $780,
900 in a town of 1900 population must be classi-
fled as success Here's some straight talk from
such merchant, Fred W. Anderson of Cozard,
Nebraska:
Il have no sympathy for the merchant who
sleeps between advertised blankets, on bed springs
that nationally advertised sleeps ih advertised
pajamas, puts on advertised underwear, shirts,
morning. who eats advertised cereals and foods
for breakfast who rides to work in an advertised
car, and who, when he gets to work refuses to
advertise. He ought to go broke-and he prob
ably will. If were to start in business again to-
day Would invest 5 per cent of my gross sales in
advertising. 1t pays"
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22

Federal Engineer La Rue, one of the best posted
men on the ins and outs Of the Colorado river and
the possibilities of it's development still stoutly
maintains that Glenn Canyon is the best site on
the river at which to commence development
work He insists it should be the first dam built
for the reason that it would lend aid with power
developed and with positive control of flood
waters in greatly lowering the cost of subsequent
dams to be built lower down the river. The
southern California element which includes the
Los Angeles boosters whose greed would cut the
heart out of the whole proposition for their own
immediate use to the detriment of all the rest con-
cerned, constitute the greatest stumbling block
to the Glenn Canyon location. Los Angeles wants
what she wants and wants it now Their slogan
seems to be Gimme what want and you
can have the rest"
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
NEEDLESS CONCERN

A minister who was an advocate of
he principles of higher criticism, was
about to assume the pastorate of a
church in western city, Il want a
congregation he wrote the commit
tee, "which will not object to my
teaching that there were two Isaiahs."
"Have no fear" replaid the chair
man of the committee; "most of our
people don't know there's one."
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
SCATHING

The disappointed humorist was in
clined to be bitter.
"Hang it all, sir, you sit on every
Joke l send you. I"
'Let me assure you, my dear sir, y
eplied the editor, pressing a bell for
the visitor to be shown out, Il should
not do that if there were any point
10 them"
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22

Recently a publicity agent sent us bunch of
blank copy sheets instead of the usual number
that were spoiled by being typewritten. 1t may
have been either an error or new idea. In any
event he received the same amount of publicity,
saving time and trouble though donating the
postage to the government.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
A RARE OPPORTUNITY

Father: $50 you are finding out
that married life has its troubles"
Daughter: eyes. Sometimes Henry
simply won't listen to reason"
Father: "H ought to be ashamed
of himself. Not every married man
has the chance"
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
PROBABLY so!

"What does Marry in haste, repent
at leisure mean? 2"
ct means that the congenial idiot
who wrote it had never been married
Or he would have known that a mar
ried man has no leisure"
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22

The late Senator w. A. Clark did not forget
Clarkdale. He left 100000 in his will for a
recreation center. What wonderfully good towns
the days of their prosperity, would spend part
of their earnings in the old home town within the
old home town.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
SOLD

At four every morn he'd be at her
door,
At four at her door was he,
Yet there was no scandal, gossip or
talk,
For he was the milkman, you see.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
NOT TANLAC

"To what do you attribute your long
life, Uncle Nose" asked newspaper
interviewer of a colored centenarian.
"Becuz All was BON a long time
back" the old gentleman replied.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
YOU HAVE TO WATCH HIM

That frightful, hardboiled old fellow, Secretary
Mellon, is probably right now rummaging around
among the country's finances preparatory to Of
fering another reduction of the peoples taxes. No
wonder democrats and insurgents can't trust him.
Toledo Blade.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
CHANGING SCENERY

Mrs. Motorist: Why don't you ask
someone where we are?
Mr.. Motorist: What difference
would it make? Five minutes from
now we won't be anywhere near here.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
THE ACID REPORT

Notice. have not left my bed and
board for my husband. For we have
no home alone. I have left his folks
home. Mrs W. M Kruele
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22

A good many earthquakes are being reported
now and the Boston Globe complains that nothing
is being done about it. We might have consti-
tutional amendment on the subject, or at least a
senatorial investigation.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
NEED IT OR NOT
{ Fron q neMs storul

n i TOIH q IIEWS 5IUIyJ
With the intention of feeding his
horses, as is his custom every Sunday
Bluefuhr went to the barn at $3.50
o'clock.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22

We are wondering if it wouldn't be good idea
to give Fred Golfer a couple billion dollars to
spend on the Colorado river and see whether or
not he could elect himself governor of Arizona.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22

We still believe that the American way of cele-
brating May first with the maypole is better than
the European way of saying it with bombs.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22

Our state penitentiary at Florence has been
quarantined on account of smallpox. This, how
ever, does not render imperative laws relative to
breaking in" or breaking out"
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22

The Prescott Courier says two bits were blown
out of well on the plaza last week. We hadn't
heard that Prescott was so hard UP as to drill
for two bits.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
MEOUWl

Cast-"Her husband drinks, doesn't
he"
Iron-"I hope so, poor fellow!"
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
WHOAi

John Ferus had his horse pebble
dashed Monday. The work was done
by Harold Griscler, the artistic work
man.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22

It is now the fashion, says Humor-
ist (London) for ladies to have the
rims of their spectacles eolored to
match their frocks. Rimless glasses
would go very we'll with evening dress.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
HIS CONCLUSION

At small country school the
scholars were having lesson on ami
mails. The teacher had asked num-
Der of questions which were easily
answered. At length, she said:
"Why does a dog hang out his
tongue when running 2"
A lad who had not answered before
held up his hand.
Eyes, Tommy, what is it?" she in
quired.
"To balance its tall" was the reply.
Little Jimmy was suffering from a
childish ailment, and the doctor order
ed some medicine in the form Of pow
der,
"Now, then, jimmy" said his fond
mother, preparing to administer one
of the powders in a teaspoon, stake
this at once and you will soon be bet
ter"
But Jimmy was not so easily won
over.
mo. | don't want to take it." he
whined. Il don't like medicine, and
| won't take it,"
"Why, Jimmy" pleaded his mother
gently, "you never heard me complain
about little powder, did you?
mo, and nor would +" was the
bright child's startling response, "it
could just put it on my face like
you do, but have to swallow it.
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
WHEN CUSSIN' PLEASED HIM

" AAAl4N OONJ0AAN \ AAN<AAASO AAAFA
A minister on board of a ship be-
came greatly excited at the rising of
terrific storm. To calm him, the
captain took him up on deck where
the sailors were working and swear
ing, as only sailors can swear. The
preacher said:
"It is terrible that men viii use
such profanity in the very jaws of
DEATH
The captain said:
But do you think they would
swear like that if there were any
danger of the ship going DOWN."
This seemed to quiet the man of
faith. The next morning the ship was
being tossed about as much as ever.
His reverence still having fears of a
watery grave, found his way on deck
to learn what the sailors thought of
the situation. When he heard them
swearing away as usual, he said:
THANK God. They are still at it. J"
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22

Someone must have accused cafe
in Memphis of serving butter, as it
advertises: "We give 500 reward to
anyone if he proves that we serve
comeback orders or butter"
The Coconino sun., 1925-05-22
THE HUMAN SIDE
OF LIFE
: ). + : + + + ! + + + +**

Crest for the hair enhances its
beauty" says a beauty doc.
That, perhaps, explains the reason
some forehanded ladies have two sets.
The Washington times., 1925-02-25
US FINES AND 1FORFEITURES.

Tilt OF its distinctive rhythm. a tone
canvas Of its romance, its dance
and it's tears, were given in the
great Lalo work. Such songs!
Such cascades of rare chromatics!
There was It's p1aintive quality
arouald and over which rare virtH.
osity scared and kissed high
heaven. Inspiratfonal, again. we
call it. Such art has no defining,
Novelties there were, also, in the
lovely. setting of Debussy's. File
aux cheveux de lin soft as a
baby's dream, in dazzling soft
harmonics. Then intensely human
and full of humor was the
Grainger- Kreisler Molly on the
Shore" with a. gay crescendo and
delightful effects.
For enoores Mr.. Krefsler first
played an enticing thing that was
Chinese in spirit, a Caprice
Antique" of Balogh. scaling the
heights in bel1-like harmonics, trip
ping with a touch of fantasy a
down a quaint far -eastern way as
told in its the1nas.e
A TchaikowskY "Humoreske. .
then lovely slow waltz in the
Midnight Bells" of Heuberger,
and finally the Chaminade Span
ish Serenade'' followed by his. own
charming "Schon Rosmarin." com
pleted an incompatible program,
in the Philharmonic Course pres
ented by Mrs. WILSON, Greene.
The Washington times., 1925-02-25
kRE|S[ER'S ART
MAKES RECITAL
A GEM
king of vioIinists" Plays
Dawes Melody Superbly.
Audience is Large
BY JESSIE MCBRIDE

Kreisler at his superlative best,
Kreisler touched with a something
more than his usual masterful art,
something that seemed to have
penetrated more deeply into the
music and created new glories in
each infinitesimal tone value-such
was the Fritz Kreisler at yester
days violin recital at Polls, when
people were turned away at the
doors because there was not even
more standing room to be had.
Kreisler and Carl Lanson, at the
piano, shared honors where so
many honors were due. For Mr..
Lamson also may claim his per.
sonal rights as artist to this in
spirational concert that brought
delight upon delight for its sheer
beauty in music.
The program. test" pieces Of the
violin art, had Handel, Bach, the
Lalo Spanish Symphony, Saint
Saens' "Rondo Capriccioso, beside
the shorter selections that held
fresh variety with the five entranc-
ing encores added thereto. From
the first Handel Sonata. A major,
The Washington times., 1925-02-25

the audience clamoured for more
and more. Mr.. Kreisler lost his
usual reserve and was alive with
smiles, sienally alive in his playing.
He paid a charming courtesy TO
us, nationally. in giving the Dawes
lovely Melody" that had to be re-
peated. Next week it, will be Vice
President Charles G. Dawes whom
America will welcome as an execu.
tive who has soul for music!
One. cannot translate into words
the loneliness of the ''Rondo
Capriccioso." It was dramati2ed
in every phrase and exalted in
spirit. His arpeggios fairly gils-
tened, with not. an intonation lost,
all fairy gems Of trills, Of double
stops, of glowing melody that
scaled to heights of purest perfec-
ton.
Spain, the subtle cadence and
The Washington times., 1925-02-25
TOSPEED
UP WORK TO
FINISH
Cooperative Marketing Bill Is
First on Schedule for
Passage

Following mopping up Of private
bills last night the House started
off today with the. purpose OF
finishing the farmers cooperative
marketing bill one that President
Coolidge has asked to have passed..
The postal lay increase and the
Independent offices appropriation
bills are scheduled to be passed
by the House tomorrow. withs
night session under consideration.
Work on the House calendars will
he started Friday morning.
Saturday unfinished business will
be before the House. and bills that
T: may have been given special status.
Senate plans have not been con-
sidered in this program. It is the
general impression the Senate has
killed off the Muscle Shoals, the
rent control and. the alien deporta-
ton bills. There is no information
on the House side what other legis-
lation is to be sidetracked by the
Senate.
The Washington times., 1925-02-25
MAsoNs HERE ORGANIZE
SAMUEL GoMPERS [ ODCE

A new Masonic Lodge to be
known as Samuel Gompers Lodge.
F. A. A. M. IN honor or the late
leader. was organized at meet
ing last night at 1921 Seventh
street. northwest The new lodge
has a membership of forty.five.
Henry J. Gompers, son Of the
labor chief, was elected master of
the lodge. Others elected to office
were: william p. Jacobs, senior
warden! Maurice Blum, Junior
warden; Louis Rosenberg, secretary;
The Washington times., 1925-02-25

Frank Foer. treasurer; samuol ,.
Feldman, senior deacon; a. Ken.
meth Armstrong. Junior deacon;
Joseph schrot. senior steward: I.
A.. Peake. junior steward. and
Harry Lewis, master Of ceremonies.
The Washington times., 1925-02-25
TEACHERS OF SPANISH
TO HEAR TALK. AND SONGS

The American Association Of
Teachers Of Spanish will meet to-
night AT 1895 X street northwest. j.
Venice, jr., of the Library of Con.
gress, will give the opening address
in Spanish.
Senorita F.. Fuentes will read d
Spanish poem, and Doctor Robledo
will speak on Spanish Civilization
in Latin America -
The Washington times., 1925-02-25
COOLIDGE SIGNS BILL
FOR ARLINGTON BRIDGE

| The bill authorizing the consteuc-
ton of Arlington Memorial Bridge
. was signed by President Coolidge
yesterday.
The law authorizes a final ap-
! preparation Of $15,000,000 over a
construction period of approximate
ly ten years.
The Washington times., 1925-02-25

gerie, silks, ribbons, skirts. waists.
dresses, coats, stockings, sweaters.
draperies, coverings, hangings.
everything new.
Buy Diamond Dyes"-no other
kind--and tell your druggist wheth-
er the material you wish to color
linen, cotton, or mixed goods.
The Washington times., 1925-02-25
DIAMOND DYE" IT
A BEAUTIFUL COLOR
Perfect home

Perfect home
dyeing and tinS.
ing is guaraa-
teed with Ola.
nond Dyes. just
dip in cold water
to tint soft. del.
icate shades, or
boil to dye rich
permanent col
ors. Each Is
cent pack a & =
contains direc-
tions so simple
any woman can
dive or tint lin.
The Washington times., 1925-02-25
PROPERTY. YARD.
IN ARLINGTON
IS ISSUE
Question As To Whether or
Not It Will Be Moved BY
April I Is Discussed

ARLINGTON COUNTY, Feb. rs
Much speculation is going on at the
Arlington county court house as TO
whether the property yard. which
for many years has been an EYE
sore" to the county, will be moved
<by April /, following the demands
made by Commonwealth Attorney
William C. Cloth, at the last meet
ing of the board of supervisors.
II have nothing more to say on
the subject" said Commonwealth
Attorney Cloth today, II have had
my say, the. property yard will be
moved"
AT the office of the superintendent
Of roads, Captain Talman said ten
tative site has. been found, 'All am
waiting for Is word from the owners
as to providing the necessary. right
of way As soon as the inforrnatfo
ia obtained the matter will be laid be-
fore the board Of supervisors"
A building addition and extension
to switchboard equipment involving
an expenditure Of $4,000 are under
way at the Clarendon centFafN office,
Manager III. T. Clarkson, Of the
chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company, stated today.
This work provides for the con.
sfruction of sig additional switch.
board positions and 500 new lines.
The building operation will be com.
pleted this spring and the switch.
board work in the early fall.
The steady and continuous growth
in this community is reflected in
these building operations.
Considerable Improvement 10 no
ticed on many Of the side roads Of
the county. Captain Talman. su.
perintendent of roads, states he is
doing everything possible to put
the roads IN condition. AS soon as
stone can be obtained. it will be
put on the roads instead Of cinders,
as at present. S..
w. Harry johnson, appointed
traffic officer by Judge Samuel G..
Brent, to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation OF Officer John
w. Wise, was sworn in yesterday
by deputy clerk Of the court, Ralph
Remington.
Mr.. johnson comes to the police
force of the county with consider
able experiences, he having been
jailor under former Sheriff A. III.
Barbour.
On Friday night the members of
the Sunday School of the Presoy-
terrain Church Of Falls Church will
The Washington times., 1925-02-25

Election of officers will be the
principal business at the meeting of
the Ladies' Aid Society of the
Cherrydale Methodist Church to be
held tomorrow night in the church
at 8 o'clock.