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The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20
ARIZONA TROOPERS WILL
LIVE ON FAT OF THE LAND

Thirty-five members of the 158th
infantry band, Arizona national
guard, will accompany the guards
men for the summer training camp
at Fort Huachuca.
Colonel Power Conway, regimen
tai commander, made known that
one-half ton of sugar, 600 pounds OF
beef, a thousand pounds of bacon,
ton of potatoes, and a quarter of a
ton of beans will be only a portion
of what will be consumed at the
encampment between August Ia and
% when the camp closes.
In addition Captain Edward McNa-
NEE, state quartermaster, has recelv-
ed an order for 600 cans of milk,
like number of cans of tomatoes, en-
ough rice to stock Chinese grocery
and sufficient onions to turn coun-
ty to tears.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20
WELL, WHY NOT?
Tucson Starr

An anonymous reader of the Star
questions the editors sincerity in re-
gard to certain editorials that have
appeared. The editor in turn ques-
tions the sincerity Of the author of
the letter in that he or she does not
sign his or her name to the letter.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20
The Kind of Salesman He Was

did you ever have any real eX-
citing experiences ?" asked travel
ing salesman.
about 20 years ago." he replied
II was ordered out of a Wyoming
town by notorious two-gun man
who didn't like the cut of my
clothes"
"Well, / suppose you lost no time
in getting away 2"
mo, sir, | bought him couple of
drinks and sold him the suit"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20
Now They're Married

The young woman had waited in
vain every morning for letter, and
she began to get disconsolate when
none appeared.
"I'll tell you what" said the mail
man, in an effort to cheer her up.
"I'll send you one myself"
at is very kind of you. I'll be de-
lighted to have one"
"Well, if you mean business I'll
send love letter."
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

A Georgia colored boy was locked up in a box
carload of watermeIons for six days, consuming
thirteen of them. Just think what story he
will have to tell his grandchildren.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20
MAKING NEWSPAPERS

When you make the kind of newspaper the pub
lie want it does not have to be sold at bargain pri-
ces. The newspaper that is not wanted cannot
be sold to many people at any price.-Pubshers
Auxiliary.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20
Wrong Meaning

Mr.. Newwedd had come home in
very good spirits after a prosperous
day in the city.
"My love is like red, red rose"
he said, as he kissed his wife.
"Bertie,' said Mrs. Newwedd, tear
fully, "don't be unkind! You'd be
like red, red rose if you'd been
bending over the frying pan for 20
minutes"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

The old family carriage may have been a little
slow but we didn't have to change so many tires
in hot weather.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

The old-fashioned youth who used to rock the
canoe now has a nephew who spins over the grade
crossing without stopping to look and listen.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

Mussoini says that Italy must expand or suf-
focate and when nations get to talking that way
they usually suffocate.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

When we speak of a well dressed woman now
adays we are referring to quality and not quanti-
ty of clothing.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

The consumption of lettuce in the United
States is said to be greatly the increase and
this is undoubtedly due to the automobile sand
wich
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

Both Edse Ford and Senator Cameron agree
that if President Coolidge runs for the presidency
again. he will be candidate on the republican
ticket.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

We used to refer to United States senators as
lawmakers, but the proper term nowadays is in
vestigators.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

Phoenix seems to be city all but the famous
''town ditch"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

Printing-the firsU place to apply
is at The Sun office.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

"My DEAR" said the old man tend
erly, "today is our diamond wedding,
and have little surprise for you" I"
"Yes?" said his silver-haired wife.
He took her hand in his.
"You see this engagement ring /
gave you rs years ago."
"Yesp said the expectant old lady.
"Well, | paid the final installment
on it today and / am proud to an
nounce that it is now altogether
yours"
A company of tourists were taken
over the castle at Blois.
"This," said the guide, "is the room
in which the duke de Guise was muir
deredl"
"When / came here two years ago
was told it was the room opposite. !"
"Ah," said the guide, quite calmly.
"This room was undergoing repairs
at that time"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20
Great / Am

Great | Am
Someone told Mathew Arnold that
he was getting as dogmatic as Rus
kin.
''That may be the truth" Arnold
replied, "but with this difference.
am dogmatic and right, while Ruskin
was dogmatic and wrong"
Crisp Curlycues
First Cat: "He cleaned up big
fortune in crooked dough"
Second Cat: ''He was counter
feiter?"
First Cat: "No, pretzel manu-
facturer."
She Made Him Sneeze
First Cannibal: "The chief has
hay fever"
Second Cannibal: "Serves him
right. We warned him not to eat that
grass widow"
His System
"Have you eaten in the new sand
wich shop? ;,
eyes, indeed, they are wonderfully
cheap. / got three-deck sandwich,
two cups of coffee and am overcoat
for 40 cents"
A Suggestion
'I would like to give my uncle
hundred of these cigars. Can you
think Of how l can give him even
greater pleasure 2"
eyes. Only give him 30"
Boss: Why are you late to work
this morning?
Stenog: We had a new motorman
on our car line, and he had to stop
at every corner to ask the way to
town.
Quite a Hardship
"Iet's see," said the chatty man,
"your brother went abroad on fel-
lowship, didn't he 2"
mo-" was the reply. 1t was
cattle ship"
A Successful Operation
''That Miss Uppish goes past me
with her nose in the air.
eyes, / heard she had her face
lifted"
Extremely Honey
55th 9th Av.): Exception, large
well furnished room and private bath
with cultured adult family; home at
mosphere.
Son-in-law: | hope you will for
give me for eloping with your daugh-
ter.
Mother-in-law: l will if you can
get someone to run off with her old
est sister. ~
Stormy Crime Wave
Kansas: Unsettled, with probably
showers escaped with $3.50 and $4,000
in checRs.-Weather forecast in the
st. Louis GIobe-Democrat
There was young lady named Astor,
Whose clothes fitted her like a plas-
ter;
When she happened to sneeze,
She felt a cool breeze,
! And knew she had met with disaster.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

Don't neck before spark plug.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

Someone told Mathew Arnold that
he was getting as dogmatic as Rus
kin.
"That may be the truth" Arnold
replied, "but with this difference. ]
am dogmatic and right, while Ruskin
was dogmatic and wrong"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

His System
"Have you eaten in the new sand
wich shop?"
eyes, indeed, they are wonderfully
cheap. | got a three-deck sandwich,
two cups of coffee and am overcoat
for 40 cents"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

She Made Him Sneeze
First Cannibal: ''The chief has
hay fever"
Second Cannibal: SERVES him
right. We warned him not to eat that
grass widow"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

Crisp CurIycues
First Cat: "He cleaned up big
fortune in crooked dough"
Second Cat: ''He was counter
feiter ?"
First Cat: "No, a pretzel manu-
facturer."
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20
Quite a Hardship

'Iet's see," said the chatty man,
"your brother went abroad on TEL
lowship, didn't he 2"
"No,' was the reply. " It was
cattle Ship
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20
A Successful Operation

"That Miss Uppish goes past me
with her nose in the air"
eyes, / heard she had her face
lifted"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-20

Boss: Why are you late to work
this morning?
Stenog: We had a new motorman
on our car line, and he had to stop
at every corner to ask the way to
town.
The Chilkoot post., 1926-03-26

Dr.. lulho1l land, the well knt the "Est ebeth" Tue sday, and has Ste ve She1don's place and will p: o r two weeks pract cing his pro f.
 pr. Mu1holland needs no int and vi cinlty as he has made peri years and j s well and favo rab1y
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
PROMINENT ALLENTOWN
 RESIDENT IS SLAIN
Pennsylvania Police Banlcd by strange Murder of Real
 Estate Broker

Allentown, Pa, July II LIp - A murder mystery unique in the criminal annals of this city held the attention of authorities today as they continued their search for ,our men who late last night shot and killed Louis Geneycz, prominent real estate broker.
 Gencvez and eight other men were playing cards at thn home Of a friend when four men entered and demanded whatever money the card players possessed. Several rhou- sand dollars in cash and an amount of jewclry was said 10 have been handed over 10 the utrudcrs.
 No attempt was made 10 harm any Of the players with the eXcep- tion of Geneve2. whose body was found riddled with nine bullets. all but one or which, doctors said. would have been sufficient 10 kill him. The eight other men were lnd to the cellar of the house and tied.
 While police were unable 10 as- certain the exact motive for the as- sassination of Gcuevez. they We're understood 10 be workjng on tho theory that he was q victim of a fucd.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
IN
 ECONOMIC CRISIS
Belgium, France and Italy Con,
 slider Drastic Steps

Brussels, Belgium, July II Rt-- Three virtual dictatorships loom in Europe as direct outcome Of the financial crisis
 The Belgian chamber of deputies last night adopted on first reading a bill which would give King Albert full powers To issue such decrees as he may sec fit for stabilizing the eX- change.
 The French minister Of finance, M. Cm1lauN will submit q similar bill 10 the finance committee Of the French chamber Friday.
 Meanwhile Italy is discussing whether Premier Mussohni and his cabinet should be made responsible 10 the king and not 10 the legislature thus Nesuns them with extreme au- thority 10 deal with the situation.
 The French financial crisis appar- "utly has been outdone by that of Belgium. whose franc is rapidly de- clining in value.
 Institution ot a new gold basis currency is understood 10 be tho principal remedy upon which tho government experts pin their faith 10 cNUicate Belgium from the fi- nancial morass into which she has lallnn.
 The Belgian finance minister and representative of the principal banks have formed a permanent technical committee 10 take immediate steps necessary 10 defend the franc.
 M. CaillauN's position has been greatly strengthened by the London debt settlement announced yesterday. The full powers bin which he will submit to the finance committee
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
REVENGE MOTIVE FOR SLAYINGS
Three Killed in Cicero Were
 Innocent Victims

Chicago. July 14 tPt-The blind quest for revenge by an immigrant of a year ago who had lost a thumb in q machine lathe was revealed to- day as the indirect cause of the lat est triple staying in Cicero.
 Three persons shot 10 death in the west side suburb early Monday were innocent victims of his search for rntribuGon, by the confession of James Crucius. alias Granite. who was captured last night.
 Crucuis was arrested within a few blocks of the scene of the killings when h" returned in search of a fourth and his intended victim.
 The 91 year old immigrant had marked inc life of Sol Schwartz, son Of the owner Of the American FIange and Manufactmiug company Young Schwartz. hn said. made him work at a defective .uhcr which four weeks ago severed the thumb from his left hand.
 Shortly aftorward Crucius said he was discharged and unable to obtain employment because of his maimod hand. he plotted 10 kill Schwartz. l'orosoeiNg that he would need money for his defense, he Settled on ronbry 'o obtain funds.
 He obtained m automatic pistol and last week in west side "Ilop Gouso" met Tommy AGcWainc, 20, just in rom AIusIlcgon, Mich. and also destitute: They loitered together for a time and agreed to become puwuer-robbers
 First they robbed an insurance agent, next d woman and her escort and thon on Sunday night. Crucuis said they set out on another fray. They halted a taNicab, oycrpowered thc chauffeur, took his uniform and russed him with tire chains.
 Proc,rdins block they stopped 10 roh Marie Elang 93. and Fredor- jc1 Hrin, hor escort. who had just driven Co Miss Blang's home from church. flrin made a gesture of pro- lest and a tusillade ot shots killed Noth Then Ludwig Rose, the chauf- four. attempted 10 escape and was shot down as ho fled up the street,
 Crucius andS SNcWainr fled in the stolen cab and wrecked it when they crashed through a railroad crossing
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
CORRECT STATEMENT

Captain Henry zenga of the Mo- hawk Juniors, composed of players from Maple, Cherry and South Main streets, dropped in today to state that his team did not lose to the Red SoN on Monday but on the con- trary the Mohawk Juniors were the victors Jimmy Donnelly who um- pred the game corroborated the statement of the Mohawk captain. The score at the end of the ninth was 6 10 Is in favor of the Mo- hawks when the Red Sox quit and started 10 throw bricks at Umpire Donnclly. The Mohawks lined up as follows: schmarr D. Larson c. Elifech 1b, Grace 2b. Zenga p-ss Kilduff 2b. Hanson If, Malloy Of and Johnson If
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
INTERBOROUGH SUES
Brings Action For S239,0O0 Against Strikers For Loss in Revenue

New York, July 14 UP-The h. terborough Rapir Transit company has begun court action against sub- way strikers for $239,o0O damages, if names Edward P. Lavin, presi- dent Of the strikers organization and G1 other leaders in the suits al- leging that loss in revenue.
 The company announced that it is making a permanent organiza- tion Of the forces, old and new, which have been operating its lines during the strike.
 Six hundred eighty eight men who failed to return to their jobs at the zero hour" yesterday have been dismissed, thus putting an end to all hope of compromise settIe- men of the strike.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

gate, Crucius escaping while Mo Waine was caught. All day Tuesday he hid on a roof near the scene of the shooting, appeared at an apart. mcnt house that night and disap. pcared, after leaving d suicide note.
 Last night a patrolman noticed a furtive passcr-by with a missing left thumb and arrested him. An hour later Crucius had made his in- coherent confession
 Crucius said he shot Rose and Hcin, but not Miss Blang.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

of the French chamber Friday con- sists of but two articles, the first comforting authority on the govern. ment to settle by decree all financial questions within defined limits and the second stipulating that such de. crees be submitted to the chamber for ratification within six months .after promulgation.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

Lucas ? ..."..,.....1 0 Q 0 .
 
 Totals g n I2 g7 : l N-Blted for Bentley m 7tu z-Balled tol Emmcs in 7tH Philadelphia ...........gu0 Il oo0-- Cincinnati ...........,yip l05 @o&-lo Two base hits-ilalElav. Eou-h. Three iuse uits-Pip. t'ubrr stolen Aase- Nixon. Sacrifices -Molslu, Eua .rr. Enush. l.va.h, Christensen, Walker. tof, ou Ia-rs- Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati s Base on balls of Bentley ;, U!rIru l. UoHohue g. Struck out-hy Bentley 1, Ultrh ], uouo- hue g. Luras 1, Winning WtaNer-ppap.ue Losing pitrhcr-Hcnticy. UMpIres- Moran and Ecardon. Timu-@,09.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

The skeleton of ajant wildcat. an animal which is believed to have been o>tiNct for more than 5looo years, has been discovered in a cave in England.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
The Standing
Games Today

Providence at Hartford. Albany at Bridgeport.
 Springfield at Waterbury. pittsGeld at New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
Games TnnlnrrnNp

Springfield at Waterbury. Pittsiield at New Haven. Albany at Bridgeport.
 Providence at Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
The Standing
Games Today

Boston at Chicago. New York at Pittsburgh. Philadelphia at Cincinnati. Brooklyn at St. Louis.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
The Standing

TOdaNS Games Jersey City at Rochester. Newark at Buffalo. Baltimore at Toronto. Reading at Syracuse.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
EASTERN LEAGUE
! cstCrday's Results

Bridgeport ,. Albany 3.
 Springfield i. Waterbury c. New Haven J, Pittsfeld 1. Providence 1. Hartford 9.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE

Games Yesterday Toronto IS. Baltimore 9. Newark 6, Buffalo 3. Jersey City-Rochester, rain. Reading Syracuse, rain.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

14; Rice, Senators, IA
 Pitching - Pate, Athletics, won 8, lost none.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
The Standing
Games Today

NtEIIII1 VNTNN St. Louis at Philadelphia. Cleveland at Boston. Chicago at Washington. Detroit at New York.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Games YcsterdaY

Cincinnati 10, Philadelphia St. Louis l2, Brooklyn 10. Chicago ?, Boston |.
 New York-Pittsburgh, rain.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
Baseball Standing
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Games Yesterday Washington 1S, Chicago 2. Philadelphia 3. St. Louis ,. Cleveland 6, Boston l, Detroit ], New York 1.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

We would like 10 see New Brit h team hook mp with the New De- .rtures in a home and home series
 q wc feel sure that the entire fan
 m of this city and of Bristol build be on hand to watch the bat
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

This seems to be the off month in seball and again VIC would sug- st that local teams get together d talk over q city championship "ies among themselves. The real atural" for a baseball series would
 the best team in this city to ok up with the New Departure nm in a home and home series.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

Many New Britain fans have been |Xious 10 see Kensington play this ar, but they didn't care for the Ing walk from Upson's Corner |wn past tho American Paper pods Co, factory 10 the diamond. bis objection has been removed " and without doubt, Manager Ft Buckley and his cohorts in the
 rth-end town. should experience a |cided increase in patronage.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
CHICAGO

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 Boston ...,-...,........"r nH "al-l ago .,t.,.,.,..,.. .r,NNj tug HHN--
 Two base l.t-Stsnn n#-on. Tunn hasr .H-llj-h. Home ruu-L. Wilson. Stauu nHzn- 'inu2rl.~. Sar......-- -tiIrn. < lEsi- h.l Dsncmh Latt ,W l.sas- -l}us.au 11. rhuast >. Ua-ys uu ag---ot Gr,a, nj.h 3. or osborn ,. @,u& oNH Ivy G.uowt.l ,. r~ o~rorn 8. utt m uHHhnr-.E G'r.- NHa tiiw Caue'I. tmlir.s--SW SWseu!. f.UWu ar3 O.Isr ".m--l-ES.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

Lucky Strike popularity is due to final refinement. Its unique flavor comes from 45 minutes of toasting. This costly extra process develops the hidden havors of the worlds finest tobaccos.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

The New Britain Boys league yes |erday saw the two of the leaders of asst year win their ball games at the bark. Washington smotherod Will |ow Brook while the Boys club team on it's game handily.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

The Kcnsington basketball team |ould receive q big increase in |tronagc from baseball fans for its Forts in securing bus transporta- bn from Upsons Corner 10 the Il park. The club has contracted
 pay $4 an hour for : Connecticut D. bus and will provide free rides
 the park and back 10 the corner ter the game is over.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS

aIncluding games of July 13.)
 National League Batting - Bressler. Reds, .371. Runs - Blades. Cardinals. 65. Hits - Brown, Braves, Ill. Doubles - Wheat, Robins, PC. Triples - Wright, Pirates. 13. |Siomcrs - Wilson, Cubs, 13. sAolen bases - Young. Giants, 1S Pitching - Flashes, Cards, won 2 Bt 1.
 American League Batting Ruth, Yankees, .379. Runs -- Gehrig, Yankees, S1. Hits - Talk, White SoX, 122. Doubles - Burns. Indians, 35. - Gchrig, Yankees, IA. Iioners --T Ruth, Yankees, 27, Stolen bases - Meusel, Yankees,
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

Among thosc who plan 10 attend ? fight are Fireman Joseph Farr i'd Joseph (TriX) McDonougb. ley were the carly birds who went ter tickets some time ago and they ere successful in their attempts 10
 f them.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

Even though the games yesterday |vere only the second to be played ill
 he league, a wonderful improve bent was shown in the play of the Willow Brook team especially. Fwampcd in their first start without cam organization, the team battled |hc Washingt ons 10 q standstill for bur innings yesterday and threaten
 Ia 10 win the game.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

There has been report about
 at Delaney has been hitting the SC paths Of night life during his hining grind, but thi. is hard to |lieve. Some who have seen him bile in training. stale that he looks Trfect and he couldn't look that hy unless he had adhered strictly
 training.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

Washington, however, showed reat strength after the fourth ramc and literally ran away with he game.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

ThNrc won't be many go from hw Britain to see the fight because
 their inability 10 get seats. We bow of a man in Hartford who rote down and offered $20o for To ringside seats, but h" was un- lie 10 get them, even q, that price.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

Delaney is one of the unusual eN- ptions in the ring today. He is a |lick. lightning punching battler |ho can hit with either hand and Is method of working is a flash 10 osu who sec him. On form alone E should win from Berlenbach but
 hul is q ploddor who can take any q punch before he is through.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

The sports writers in the New
 ork papers are spreading them elves on the Delaney-Bcrlcnbach gh- which takes place, weather tomorrow night at Eb- cts Field in Brooklyn. Most of lcm favor Delaney to beat Berlen- ach while some predict that Der nbach will beat Delaney and even mock him out.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

Delaney reigns the favorite at Il , 10 and at to but it is pre- icted that the betting terms will 3 even by tomorrow night. It is said that Delaney must in carly if he is to win the fight ecause BcrlenbaCh' strength is lch that he will win out in the final ,unds.