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The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
NO DANGER OF PETROLEUM SHORTAGE

Every year or two, sometimes oftener, the peo
pie of the United States get all stirred up the
rapid rate at which our petroleum resources are
being consumed. Some supposedly reliable au
,horities have declared that if consumption keeps
IN increasing at the present rate the United
States will be without gasoline for its cars II
years from now.
The folly of worrying about possible petrol
cum shortage is set forth effectively by the Stand
lrd Oil bulletin in reviewing the findings of com
mittee appointed by the directors of the American
Petroleum institute. This report states that OF
fields already known will yield, by present meth
DDS of pumping and flowing, five billion, three
hundred million barrels. There will remain in the
ground 26 billion barrels to be recovered by min
ng flooding with water, gas pressure or othes
methods that will lbe devised when the necessity
arises
There is no reason to think that all the OF
fields have yet been discovered. Oil is a hiddel
resource and nobody can say positively that Ii
does not exist in a given locality until the drill
has gone down.
in addition to all these facts, improved methods
Of cracking" petroleum are being perfected thai
will increase the yield of gasoline. And automo
oile motors are being built that will double the
Mileage obtained from gallon of gasoline.
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
THE MULE AND POsTERITY

If we had an aching hunger and an ingrowing
desire for public office and were inclined to COM
pete with the present Arizona office holders
trust. we believe we would enunciate the following
platform:
Eve stand firmly for each, all and every right
or wrong that Arizona is entitled to- regardless of
public opinion and agree with each, every and all
individual voters on all questions affecting Ari-
zona pro or con as the case may be.
eve unaterably declare ourselves in favor Of
procrastination and posterity, as thoroughly a
baky mule.
<We and the mule believe in posterity and the
development of Arizona along that line. We not
only want Arizona's rights forever preserved but
also picked and sated down in our own private
pork barrel. With all our mulish propensities we
kick against posterity being robbed of its birth
right or the rights of it's parents now in office
"No man will be allowed to suffer harder or
more often for his constituents than we will. We
agree to shed one quart of tears for each time
"Wall Street is mentioned.
I'VE are for the laborng man. May he never
sweat drop except in loyal service to me and the
gang.
"We are fighting every corporation you hate
the most. We are against every neighbor, com
pany or set of men you hate If you get caught
stealing are irrevocaby against the rapacious
officers who arrested you.
while it is difficult to pry into the persona
affairs of several thousand voters and ascertain
just what you need, don't be backward in telling
us what is in your heart. If there is anything in
your heart or mind that we can not promise t6
remedy, you haven't got one
"We wish the general public the very best OF
good luck and hope they have it if it does not in
terfere with our private plans"
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
COOLIDGE FOR REAL TAX REDUCTION

President Coolidge stands for a reduction of the
AK that the man with small income pays. Mr.
coolidge has let it be known that his stand on the
natter is one that cannot be misunderstood. He
eels that the little salary man, the man with !;
mall or medium sized business, in fact every
gage Garner, must be benefited by as large cut
n the taxes he pays as possible.
The president is also determined that there be {
eduction of the surtax. This would mean that
lany hundreds of millions of dollars now tied III
tax exempt bonds and in other securities woulc
e available for the extension or continuation O.
he industries of the nation which means con
inuation of good times and good wages.
If the financial affairs of the government viii
)ermit it and democratic or insurgent members Of
he house or senate do not block it the chances are
hat taxes on incomes of five thousand dollars OF
ess will be reduced to one per cent.
During his stay at Swampscott the president
leld conferences with Congressman Martin Mad
en-, chairman of the house appropriations com
nittee and other prominent men of the house ano
enate. Upon all of them he impressed the fact
hat he is firm in his determination to reduce
axes and he wants it done at as early date as
possible.
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
ARE YOU A LAWBREAKER?

Sunset magazine puts the question: "Are you
a lawbreaker" OF course you are! How could
you hope to obey all the laws passed by your city
your state, and your national congress? If you
should employ the most able lawyer in the land to
guide you he could not read fast enough to keep
Informed as to the new legislation and multiplicity
of court decisions Since we can't even
hope to know what all the laws are it follows that
we must violate many of them, says the maga-
zine.
Charles Alexander editor of the Albany, Ore,
Democrat, poet, novelist, critic literary editor,
says the truth is quite as Sunset has stated it. we
have reached state of mind where we must,
by the terms of necessity, use our own discretion
and be our own judges of what is proper and what
S wrong The fact that thing is law no longer
impreSSeS us. 'The man who Graves a
drink and get it,, says the magazine, "feels no
moral restraint Tell him that he is lawbreaker
and he will laugh and cite instances to prove that
you, too, are lawbreaker." This is an indictment
lard to escape, says Philosopher Alexander. 1t is
j true Indictment one into which enters not alone
ehe idle pomposity of American laws in trivial mat
5ers, but also the official lack of recognition Of
fundamental tendencies in the individual which
make toward his decent treatment of his fellow
citizens. Hear him further: "Take the traffic law.
If 40 miles an hour is needed to make the hill
light ahead on high gear, and the way is clear
md safe, 95 per cent of drivers will speed to 40
niles or more 1t is a matter of their own judg
nent. A regard for fundamentals is the
greatest attribute of any fundamentally free peo
Die, the enforcement of detailed regulations is a
sign Of the unfree serf.'
'The more laws that are passed the less effec
i've they will become Truth is the middle
ground, the nomans land where SO few men evel
lenture Law is good. Too little law is bad. Toe
much law is bad A sensible amount of law is just
light :. In America we have altogether
100 much law, and Illustrations cited are merely
examples of what obtains in dozen other depart
nents of daily enedavor.
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
THE WINTER BUGABOO

Now comes the winter bugaboo. Winter If
Flagstaff only adds spice and pep tolife, bringing
an exhilarating tingle in the blood and create,
zest to do things. A winter in Flagstaff is not {
sodden, soggy, freezing bone-chiling affair Sc
usual in the east. The aged and decrepit may
need warmer cline, but there is really nothing
to be dreaded in Flagstaff winter.
Two weeks at best usually cover the most dis
agreeable weather, the rest is more or less g
"shirtsleeve winter" Sunny days, beautiful snow
clear crisp air and sketch of varied colorng that
leases the artist to attempt its reproduction.
1t has been one of the most difficult tasks ir
the world to convince fasteners that there is sucl
a delightful cool summer resort in Arizona a.
Flagstaff. In fact it is just as difficult to
vince eastern friends that it ever SHOWS in Ari
zona. Gradually, year by year, the real truth il
being impressed on the rest of the United State
and in years to come Flagstaff will be yea
round resort with winter and summer sports K
attract the whole country.
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
MELLON WAS RIGHT

Income tax figures for the fiscal year whicl
ended June 80 prove that Secretary Mellon wa
right Not only did the tax law patched up by
economists Of congress lessen the nations ta,
burden by only one-haf the expected $500, 900 00(
reduction, but it has brought in a surplus oveI
estimated expenditures of about $375,000,000
Next time the tax law trainers should listen mort
attentivey to the treasury chief. AS Mr.. Mellon
Senator Underwood and others have Indicated tn,
failure to reduce the maximum surtax below 4C
per cent violated certain well-known principles o.
taxation. The problem is not merely one of tax
reduction, but of tax reform 1t has long beer
well known thatcapital, taxed too highly goes into
hiding. Excessive tax rates drive invested capi
tai into tax free securities and the government
the public-is the loser-Louisville- Courie
Journal
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
YES. WONDER WHY, HENRY?

Wonder how Henry Ashurst stands on the Colo.
rado river question? AS member of the United
States senate, he must have some ideas on the
subject as the matter must finally be decided upor
by that body. The senator gave us lot of in
formation about dead kings and queens Of Eng
land a short time ago, so now his constituents
would like to know how he feels about the develop
ment of the Colorado river. Knowing the sena-
tors desire to take the people into his full conf
dence in all matters of public Importance we feel
that his failure to give them any information on
this particular subject is an oversight on his part
and that he will rectify it Immediately -Dunbars
Weekly.
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
THE BIG RIVER WAR NOW ON

At last Arizona has stirred up the upper basin
tates and we may now look for a general wal
over the development of the Colorado river all
long the line. California and Nevada were
given short shift and are peeved at Arizona.
Now the upper basin states have thrown down
the gauntlet to Arizona, which leaves the 'baby
state all alone and disliked by ALL
With the political influence of all the other
states against us it begins to look as though we
aad jockied ourselves into mighty bad position
and with little hope for help from congress.
The great opportunity for building up the state
IS gone. The big fight is on and will be waged
for the next generation. And all for the political
profit of few.
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
A WOMAN'S REASON

Hub. Of the two places we have
dinner invitations for | should much
prefer going to the Testers. | don't
see why you've chosen the Burtons,
whom we detest.
Wife: It's perfectly plain, dear
Mrs. Lester has already seen this
gown and Mrs. Burton hasn't.
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
A HOME COLLECTION

During a recent rainy Sunday de-
sout member of the Motor club, who
vas attending church over his radio
inadvertently leaned forward and
ropped a coin in his hat when the
minister broadcasted "Let Your Light
So Shine"
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
A CHILD,S QUERY

A little fellow who had seen his
grandpa as he lay in his coffin, asked
what he was in there for and was
old it was "to take grandpa up to
God"
He said no more then, but week
ater in the middle Of luncheon he
suddenly inquired, Mamma, do you
think God has unpacked grandpa
yet ?"
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
NOT QUITE READY

The stranger stopped native to
pass the time of day. They discussed
he weather and the crops. successfully
md finally the stranger inquired:
Are there any sights to see around
here ?"
The native shook his head
"No," he allowed, mot just now.
You're just bit early. Us country
folks amt got on our city clothes and
the summer city folks amt got in their
country Clothes
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
INGRATTTUDE

English bus conductor who, ac-
ording to Punch, has just picked up
,oung woman's hand bag and been
thanked by her: "That's all right,
Mss. You amt like the lady as | did
he same thing for yesterday. When
'ands her the bag she says: You're
! rara avis, you are"-that's all | got
for being perlite.
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
POSTAGE PAID

A budding author sent his first play
famous actor-manager. with a
tote attached which ran: "I'll bet you
i've dollars you don't read it all
through"
Fy return cf post the author re-
eived his play with five dollars and
he brief reply: "You've won"
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
THE HEIGHT OF ASSININITY

The height of assininity was attained this week
when a leading man (actor) gave coming out
party for his leading lady Ga cow, Miss Brown
Eyes, on the lawn of one of Los Angeles exclusive
hotels. AS an advertising stunt it got attention,
but it is another incident which reveals the stu
pidity CT the movie world Tucson STAR
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
CORRECT ANSWER

Waggish Doner with menu):
Chicken croquettes, eh? | say waiter,
what part of a chicken is the GRO
quette?"
Waiter: "The part that's left over
from the day before, sir"
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
/ THANK THEE FOR THAT WORD

'The climate here IS saIubrlOus,
isn't it," remarked the tourist.
Say, friend" replied the native
just write that word down for me
will yer? | git tired o. swearin' al
his climate in the same old way
That's a new one."
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
VACATION NOTE

Donald B. Macmillan, arctic ex
plorer, reports finding mosquitoes with
in 700 miles of the north pole, so If
you are planning on going that way
IN your vacation, don't wear sheer
silk hose and peek-a-boo waists.
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04

1t costs Arizona taxpayers $2O.05 per head to
run our state Sometimes we feel it is too much
for results obtained and again we feel that twice
the amount wouldn't be too much if right results
were obtained. 1t isn't always the first cost that
counts. It's the upkeep of what we originally buy.
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
I. + :. !. !. !. !. !. 1. !. :. 4. 4. 1.
THE HUMAN SIDE
OF LIFE
!. !. + + + !. !. + !. !. + + !. !. i 4

"Why does Scotchman have a
sense of humor?"
Because it's a gift"
Dumb: Give me a kiss.
Belle: I'm not philanthropist.
mo, but lots of nice girls kiss"
Hang: What makes you drink so
much water this morning?
Over: | ate some sponge cake last
night.
Make no bones, Oleander, what is
better half p"
Verify, Mascara, It's but a figure
of speech"
She: l ear she amt 'alf bin saying
things about me, and if she don't
watch out I'll ave 'er up for defini-
tion of character.
"Dja hear about Smith getting
kicked out Of school for cheating on
the astronomy exam 2"
mo. Was he ?"
"Yuh. He got the fellow in back Of
him to hit him on the head"
"Going into the discard, eh?" said
the shirt sympathetically
I'm frayed So" assented the soft
collar.
What's better than sitting down in
front of nice turkey dinner?"
Eating it."
$50 YOU remember way back to the
revolution, do you?"
"Yassa. De revolution and Gin'l
Washington an all them"
perhaps you were witness Of
the fall of Rome 2"
"Nossa, All didn't exactly see it
but All recollect hearin' somethin'
dropw
A CASE OF /. O. u.
~ owe a lot to that old lady"
".Your mother?"
"No, my landlady"
THOSE SENTIMENTAL FRENCH
"He's only been a widower six
months and is marrying againw
"Ah, happiness can't last!"
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
NOT ARGUMENTATIVE

Teacher: 'Now. you must prove to
me that the earth is round"
PUBL: why? / never said that it
was"
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04

Arizona's method of handling attempted
handling of the Colorado river question, reminds
one very much of woman trying to set mouse
trap.
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04

Our big annual coal strike is on again. The
constant battle between the overhead and under
ground. f-@4's-."--- --s-
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
BEGINNING TO PAIL

She: as that a popular song he is
singing ?"
he: 1T was before he began s.ng
ing it."
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
THE CONsIDERATE osCULATE

HE JON NOLDERA Il OSN NJAllt LN
From q story: He kissed her, re-
moving the cigarette from his lips
first.
Who dares to say that our man
ners are not improving?
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04
A CASE OF /. o. u.

II owe a lot to that old lady"
"Your mother?"
mo, my landlady"
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04

THOSE SENTIMENTAL TRENCH
"He's only been a widower six
months and is marrying againw
"Ah, happiness can't last!"
The Coconino sun., 1925-09-04

"Why does a Scotchman have
sense of humor ?"
Because it's gift"
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

on a card of real merit Saturday night, as follows:
 Cullen V. Davies, 10 rounds, weights ITO pounds.
 Red" Campbell Borits, 6 rounds, 145 pounds.
 Degran V. Coderre, rounds, 135 lbs.
 Hinds V. Fairman, 6 rounds, 90 lbs.
 Officials of the fight will be an nounced later
 Cullen passed through Seward last week coming from Los Angeles to meet Smiling Davies" the Fighting Switchman of Anchorage. Cullen de- feated Soldier" Butler for the cham pionship The battle was held at Ju- neau, July 4. Both men are in train ing daily. Cullen is at the barracks and Davis is in excellent condition and is confident of winning, while Gull len says, T did not come 5000 miles and leave my bag of tricks behind" It is going to be fine mill and Sew ard supporters of clean boxing are hoping the twenty-five round trip tickets will be disposed of or pledged by Wednesday, April 22.
 The Northern cigar store is selling ringside seats starting tomorrow morning, Tuesday, April 21. Every body is invited to make the excursion trip and the ladies will find all the conveniences of the regular passenger train. Several ladies have already signified their intention of taking ad- vantage of the daylight trip at the trip.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20
BOYS AND THE FARM

Some writers lament the fact that farm boy had not the same right to chose his vocation in life as other boys There would be as much logic in asserting that the son of a coal miner, for instance, should not aspire to be anything but a coal miner
 Of course, if farm boy has no ambition to enter business or a profession, or is not willing to ap- ply himself to learning skilled trade, he had better stay on the farm Without education he would be worse off in the town or city than in the country, probably re- maining a common laborer.
 But for the intelligent farm boy who can secure an education it can not be deAied that the cities offer wider opportunities. In fact, many of the leaders in every field of en- deavor came originally from the out lying farm.
 While most Of the trades and pro- fessions appear to be crowded to- day, farming is also overdone, as may be seen by the unsatisfactory con- dition of agriculture. More farm products are raised than can be marketed, at a profit over the cost of production.
 Whenever the demand exceeds the supply we shall see better prices for agricultural products and we shall also see people going back to the farm. But until that time comes the farm boy should be encouraged to enter any vocation for which his talents and education are fitting.
 It may be added that there are even now excellent opportunities right on the farm for boys and others who will study and apply modern agri. cultural methods. But the future holds little for the indolent and shift less, on the farm or anywhere else.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20
RUM RUNNERS IN
 FINANCIAL STRESS
fRy Associated Press)


 LONDON, April 2O.-The Daily Mail printed the following as tele gram from Sir Frederick Hartwell, in- ternational rum runner, who last month left England to superintend the delivery of his seventh largest shipment of liquors to an American syndicate, the telegram to his London office saying, My visit discloses an appalling situation here. Over thirty thousand cases of our liquor have been seized, and the balance trans ferred to three schOOners. This at present is safe, but we cannot reach or communicate with our principals. A few thousand cases have been un- loaded but the resulting funds were paid out for chartering the vessels. No funds are available unless the schooners land their goods, which at present appears impossible owing to an intensive campaign. I am return ing as soon as possible to cOmmuni- cate with our stockholders. 1t is with the deepest regrets that l report the above"
 Eight hundred thousand dollars was subscribed for funds with which to purchase this whisky when Hart wells advertisements in English pa pers promised returns of 120 per cent for rum runners. He expects to reach London today or tomorrow.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20
LIGHT LISTING ON
 STEAMER ALASKA

The steamship Alaska, which sailed at midnight Saturday, had one of the lightest listings of the season, few passengers sailing south other than locals. Her passengers from Seward were as follows: For Latouche-Paul Jorock, P A. Anderson, T. Sans, Chas. Anderson, O. IF. Haines. Anton Koski, John Porter, Ed Samuelson. For Valdez-M. P. Skrivan, Herbert c. Messer. For Cordova-L. H. Vogl, c. E. Johnson, D. E. Curtis, H. T. Lutz, O. Larsen, Einar Erickson, Frank Cur tis
 and two children, Wm. T. Hunt, Ma rie Schmit, Mrs. c. c. Dickens, Wm. c. Growden. Juneau--J. l.. Luckey, Frank Par rish, Anton Butoric, MT. and Mrs. H Heino.
 l Seattle-Mr and Mrs Leon F. liar Iper, Virginia and Jimmy Harper, Adam Peternick, G. Lionel Whitworth, Mrs Earl Young, W. T. Sullivan, T. A. Par sons, John Sradal, Thelma Sredal, A Wairsch, Howard O. Bryant, Sidney Lawrence, Gus Rundrew, Bob Will Hams, Mrs. J. J. Dougherty, Mrs. c. F
 Crawford, James Connor, Mrs. E. N
 Carlson, Mrs Allie Roemer, Mrs. E
 M. Coy
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

If 25 round trip fares can be soId the train will leave here at 7:00 Sat urday morning April 25, getting into Anchorage early in the afternoon. The train will leave Anchorage on the re- turn trip to Seward April 26, at 7:00 o'clock.
 Those contemplating making the trip will please notify Jack Peterson. care Seward Gateway, or MT. Sweek- depot agent, at their earliest conve- nience
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

Robert Williams formerly employed
 by Donald McGinnis, the Anchorage haberdasher, was a passenger on the Alaska for the States and will later return and go to the Cassiar district.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20
WOMAN POlSONS
 SEVEN PERSONS
(By Associated Press)

ST. Paul, Neb April 20.-Mrs. Del la sorensen, 2s, who was arrested yesterday for poisoning seven persons within the last seven years, three of whom were members of her family, signed a confession today.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

Those wo have faced the cold glitter of bankers gaze will agree with Dr. Russ that the human eye emits a mysterious force.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

Robert Kleeman, of Anchorage made the trip to Seward Saturday to meet his son who came direct from Ham burg, Germany, to locate in Alaska.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

News of discovering the ruins of the Circus Maximus in Rome should be received with caution, as no pea nut shells were found.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

When companions threatened to beat a Chicago man if he didn't take a drink of moonshine, he knew there was no escaping the hospital.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

Biological note from the Rocky Mountain News: "One rat can pro- duce 1858 rats and mice in sin. gle year"
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

When a Buffalo man had his eye injured the surgeon gave doubtful consolation by saying it would come out all right.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

Ed Henning, employed in the stores department of the Alaska Railroad, came in on Saturdays train to visit his father,.C Henning.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

Since teaching it has been pro hibited, Tennessee children will nt doubt take an increased interest il evolution.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

When the furniture man suggest. ed twin beds the blushing bride said she thought small cradle would suffice
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

Whether you consider the world square, round, flat or crooked de pend on what part you have bump ed against.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

When a former telephone girl presented her husband with triplets he complained of getting the wrong number
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

A clever Denver salesman secur- ed remittance to a busy executive by throwing cork through the open transom.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

,Florida's antiincome tax law and the nearness to Nassau are proving an irresistible attraction to the idle rich.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

When a Memphis travelling man sat down to his first home meal in a month he asked for the menu card.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-20

Our air defense may be weak, but congress will always insure us the means of vigorous gas offen- siYe.