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The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
CHAMELEONIG CAPERS OF
Mr.. VAN DYKE
miami Bulletin)

Perhaps there is something deeper
than the mere peeve of Henry S. Nc
Cluskey over not having been made
chairman of the industrial commission
that caused Hunts former secretary
to pack his grip and leave the state
house. That's the suggestion of sew
eral political observers in the capitol
city.
According to Phoenix gossip a
share Of the blame is placed upon the
shoulders of C. w. Van Dyke, Of
Miami. It's said that Van Dyke made
Certain demands" upon the governor
in behalf of McCluskey. He made
these demands" according to report,
in the hope that Hunt would refuse
them, thereby causing a strained re-
lationship between the governor and
his Miami henchman This situation,
it is suggested, will permit Van Dyke
to be more consistent" in his sup
port of United States Senator Ralph
H. Cameron, republican.
Over in Phoenix they say that Van
Dyke has incurred the disapproval of
REAL democrats and that leaders of
that party are opposed to the Miami
ans meddling tactics. They don't ap-
prove of Van Dykes opposition to
Carl Hayden while the Miami min
ing man. poses as a democrat Then,
too, it's whispered that Van Dyke is
casting covetous eyes upon a position
of dominance in state republican
ranks. The local political chameleon
never has been consistent with his
policies, if any, so it wouldn't sur
prise observers over in the capitol to
see him attempt this move, they de-
clare.
Mr. Hunt doubtless believes that
Van Dyke would proved serious
handicap to his personal political for
tunes in Gila county But, the "Old
Man" has waited too long for the
"break.' He has already been done
great injury in this county through
the columns of Van Dykes paper
Every Silver Belt @boost' for a can
didate in ella is a "knock."
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
WELL WOULDN'T IT BE PROFITABLE?

So long as we have our'present primary laws
and must keep them, we can not see why it would
not be more profitable to all concerned to amend
them slightly so that each state, county city and
town could put the offices up at public auction
and sell EN- to the highest bidder.
Why shouldn't the people get the profits from
the offices they have to let? If man is willing
to pay couple million to be United States sena-
tor, governor or some highly honorable" place,
why not take his price, put the money into the
local treasury for the benefit of the taxpayers
and annoint the high bidder with all the honors
and joys of the great office to which the people
have called him because he had the price?
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
REGULATE THE CARELESS DRIVER

In 1925 total fatalaties in the United States
involving automobiles amounted to 1864. Of
these, 1870 occurred either on or at the inter-
sections of streets and highways, and 1874 at
railroad grade crossings In other words, near
ly 81 per cent of all these fatalities occurred on
highways away from railroad crossings.
If the public is to be protected against care
less or inexperienced drivers, radical changes
must be made-not in all grade crossings of rail-
roads which would burden taxpayers and at best
prevent only small portion of the accidents
but in the issuance of licenses, policing practices
and the driving on highways. The source of
danger is the driver, not the grade crossing.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
NOT "NEAR LOS ANGELES

Arizona's savants have taken to the trail
Tracks. more amazing than those Robinson Cru
soc found have been discovered in the sands of
time They were made when the sand was tide
washed by some vanished sea-huge, three-toed
tracks, like those found wherever dinosaurs
1oved. Time turned the sand to stone, preserv-
ing the tracks. There were many kinds of dino
saul.s Some walked on four feet, others on two
feet Some were mountains of flesh, others not
much larger than pimples. The Thunder dinosaur
was block long, but its brain was no bigger than
an Idaho potato It didn't know enough to keep
from becoming extinct. Nor did it know enough
to bring forth live-born baby dinosaurs. It laid
eggs. The savants are wondering how the Thun-
der dinosaur Matched its eggss-Los Angeles
Times.
This editorial writer for the Times was evi-
IDENTIFY "darn-sore" because the heels of these egg
headed Thunder dinosaurs were pointed toward
Les Angles.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
WHO WERE THEY?
Tombstone Epitaph)

On the floor of the senate
Senator Ralph Cameron OF Arizona
made this statement: "The black
mailers had the audacity to send rep
resentatives to my office and offer to
withhold publication Of the articles
written by Will Irwin on the pay
ment of $4,000" VINO were che
blackmailers who came to the Ari-
zona senator's office and made this
offer? If true, the transaction was
a plain case of extortion and attempt
ed blackmail. Unless we are badly
mistaken, there is a law in this coun-
trv against this very thing. The
friends of the junior senator from
Arizona would like to know who these
black handed villains were.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
HANG EN- IF THEY DON'T AGREE

Hanging Secretary Work of the interior in ef-
figy down in Paradise Valley seems to be a pop
there Indignantly denied having anything to do
With it. Undoubtedly they had not, for they have
too much horse sense to do such thing hoping
by thus insulting a member of the cabinet, to gain
his favor or change his opinion. The suggestion
by such procedure is that any one who refuses to
agree with you should be hung One can readily
see that by acting on this principle our country
would soon be depopulated. If you wanted your
baby to go to sleep instead of crying it would be
a disagreement in which, you being the most
powerful should have perfect right to strangle
the infant Our hope is that the people VIII be
more tolerant.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
TAX INVESTIGATIONS

In nearly every state, in the course of a year,
there are created commissions or experts ap-
pointed to investigate existing systems of taxa
ton, and make reports.
These investigations" usually result in IN
venting or imposing new forms of taxation rath-
er than in abolishing or reducing existing bur-
dens.
The usual investigation of taxes is by ben
eficiaries who can see the need of more revenues
and little need of retrenchment.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
MADDoCK FLYING THE BLACK FLAG

With his usual egotism Mr.. Maddox announc,
es that he will be more acceptable to Senator
Cameron than Judge Clark and will be much
stronger candidate than Judge Clark. He also
outlines Judge Clark's policies for him, feeling
undoubtedly that he is much more capable of do
ing so than is Judge Clark The brief statement
of Maddox is in effect declaration of war If
the republican party is completely wrecked by the
Maddox gang it will mean nothing to them.
Their attitude seems to be give us what we want
or we will wreck the party and blame you for it. ;"
Many Of the old war horses of the party who have
carried the burden for years believe as between
this gang and wreckage of the party, wreckage
is much to be preferred.
Flying the black flag to start with leaves lit
tie hope for harmony.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

all take part in on election day, but
the direct rule is always by COVER
nors. People are too busy to rule
after the manner of the perfect demo-
cracy, so they delegate rulership to
governors.
The governor thought he was lofty
when he attached that cracker to his
whip, but he was merely being heavi-
ly silly. The people rule less in Ari-
zona than elsewhere, as matter Of
fact-again in the sense selected by
the governor.
"Let the people rule" has been the
cry of every dictator since the word
"demagogue" was coined.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
FLIES IN THE OINTMENT

Our neglect to execute the great grand parents
of the present generation of flies has greatly in
creased our annoyance at this season of the year.
However, we believe this is the season to contem-
plate the restriction of fly community centers.
There is no good reason why the people should
be called upon to do extra ''fly-swat' service each
year when extra conveniences are afforded the
flies to propagate. We have no desire to offend
the flies especially during political year, but we
do believe that bin in congress prohibiting flies
from annoying voters might help in the coming
campaign.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
NEVER 10 AT FLAGSTAFF

Underneath cut showing the famous SNOWFALL
fight in the streets of Flagstaff on the Fourth of
July, taken from Santa Barbara paper and sent
us by D. Elmer Jones, former resident of this
city, is the following astonishing statement:
while the Thermometer hovered around ITO
degrees at Flagstaff, Ariz, on July A, snowballs
flew through the streets 1t was part of a 49
celebration put on by the Elks who hauled twen-
ty tons of snow down from the San francisco
Peaks, eighteen miles away
Of course the thermometer never has reached
110, nor 100, in the history of Flagstaff. The
SNOWFALL fight did take place, however.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
AN APPARENT ABSURDITY
(Tucson CitiZen)

Governor Hunt says that the issue,
boiled down, is "Shall the people rule
or shall they be governed ?" He is
going to base his campaign on the
stand that they shall rule, in which
he is wrong, as usual. In the strict
sense in which the governor puts 1t
by adding the last half of the SEN
tence, there is no such government
on the face of the earth. The "peo-
pie rule in the indirect way that we
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
Nothing Criminal About 1t

"Have you ever served on a jury in
criminal case?" demanded the dis
.trict attorney.
mo sir" replied the talesman un-
der examination.
"But my notes show that you serv-
ed on the jury when Peter Szowkow-
ski was tried for murder"
Eyes, sir, but we acquitted him. :"
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
Maybe So: Maybe So

The teacher was telling the boys
and girls of the wonderful advances
that had been made since she was
a school girl and how the whole
method of living has been changed.
"Now can any of you tell me of
one thing that your mothers do now
that they did not do years ago."
"Bob your hair" one little girl
piped in.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
THE HUMAN SIDE
OF LIFE
!. !. i : i !. - - i. i I. + + :.

Titles
A buck private who had strayed
from the fold--the fold of his en-
campment-decided that he would
spend his last handful of jack in a
blaze of glory before surrendering to
the M. P.'s. Accordingly, he went to
a big hotel, picked up the pen and
was preparing to sign the register
when he saw inscribed on the lines
above:
"Rev. James Morgan, A. NJ, Phi.
d., D. d.
"Gen. Morton Butterfly Miggs, K.
G. B., o. B. E."
Signing heavily, the buck wrote:
"Pvt. Jim Harnish, A. w. 0. L.,
probably S. 0. L."
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

The United States senate has discovered during
it's nnumerable Investigations that it is positive
ly criminal to spend money against any PROPOSE
ton the other side is for Instead of bureaucracies
governing the country now, it would seem we are
being governed by senatorial Investigations.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
Wise Criticisms

Barrett Wendell, the noted critic,
says:
''Wise criticism often comes from
homely or even ignorant sources.
You remember the farmer who said,
after reading translation of Plato's
Apology:
"'By heck, this feller's got some
O. my ideas
"And you remember the other
farmer who returned from the city
of the wonders of the taxicab.
"'They calls 'em taxidermy cabs,
he said, because they skin We.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
The Brides Perquisite

A prominent Tim star vas DeIIls
married
$50" said the bridegroom, Eve are
agreed. On Monday morning at nlne
o'clock we visit the registrar. After
that we go to the church and then
YOU are my own dear wife. Have you
anything to say about the arrange
ments 2" :, =
"Only that the film rights will, OF
course, belong to me.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
You Answer 1t

The war profteer was enjoying a
seat in crowded street car when
the remnants of doughboy hobbled
in and took his stand nearby in the
aisle.
Realizing that the occasion called
for some display of courtesy, the
seated gentleman reached out button
holed the other and whispered:
stick around, old fellow. III be
getting off in seven more blocks"
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
Hot Scotch

A Scot whose name was MacIn-
tosh, and who was proud Of the fact
that he was directly descended from
the chief of the clan, was having a
dispute over the fare he owed a taxi
driver
The man with the meter talked
loud and harshly, and it angered the
Highlander.
'Do you know who | ann" he de-
manded, proudly drawing himself up
to his full height. "I'm a Macintosh" !"
The taxi driver snorted
II don't care if you're an umbrella" :"
he said "I'll have my rights"
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
Her Wow of Him

A new-made widow called at the
office of an insurance company for
the money due on her husbands pol
icy. The manager said, II am truly
sorry, madam, to hear Of your loss"
That's always the way with you
men," she said, you are always sor-
ry when poor woman gets q chance
to make a little money!
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

Senator Borah says prohibition enforcement
has never been attempted. 1t might be good
idea to make the senator general manager of the
u. S. for short period to ascertain whether all
the things he complains so bitterly about can not
be Immediately remedied.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
A Happy Family

New York housing report shows
that five persons can live in d two
room kitchenette apartment without
bad effect. Before subscribing to
this we'd like to see it tried on test
five composed of Senator Borah, Mus
solini, General Butler, Pussyfoot
Johnson and John Barleycorn.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
A SeasonabIe Hint

"If not convenient to move the
household furniture outdoors to
clean" says a family paper, place
a damp cloth over the piece of far
niture and beat il"
We tried this and the wife made
us come back.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
Lively Dead One

A London boy was visiting Scot
land for the first time. One after
noon he turned from the window in
great excitement as a highlander
came down the road playing the bag
pipes.
"Mother! MotherW creid the little
fellow, "come quick, there's a man
outside with a dead pig that sings"
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

Eastern papers aver that the squib flibuster
of Senator Cameron's for few moments during
the dying hour of congress, was put over to pre-
vent the resolution to limit the amount of money
a candidate might spend to secure nomination or
election to the senate. Aside from that he spoke
on dam sites.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

The Maddox boom for governor, started for
the purpose of organizing the machinery Of the
republican party in the personal interests of Cam
eron, does not seem to be making much headway
except among the chosen few appointees of the
senator. Camerons slogan of me First" prom
ises to leave very little salvage for President
Coolidge two years from now.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

Wall street will catch hades for the next few
months until after the election is over. Wall
street won't mind it at all and go on just the
same but it will help lot of the boys doing poll
tics over the country. Just suppose what a poll
tical disaster it would be if Wall street should
shut up shop
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

A Kenosha, Wisconsin woman hass sued her
husband for 100000 for injuries received in an
auto accident while he was driving their family
automobile. 1t is doubtful whether she would
have thought of taking such action if the old
Washtub had exploded while she was using it.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
AS EIucidating

Efficiency Expert Barr: That's
funny. I've been studying this busi-
ness chart for an hour, but I'm UNI
able to discover what it means"
Mrs. Barr: 'No wonder. The
baby scribbled that"
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
THE ELKS THANK YOU

Colonel Breen's town surely did itself proud
through the successful presentation of the Days
of 40 show Scores of persons, who attended the
event, are loud in their praise of the entertain
ment and the hospitality of Flagstaff's citizens.
Miami Bulletin.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

Maddox proposes an elimination debate with
Clark before the state central committee the win
ner to be the republican candidate for governor
If it were stipulated that the one talking the long
est and saying the least wins, Maddox would win
Why doesn't he try Fred Golfer?
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden. is regular
fellow from all accounts He dtched his party
for a short time and took swim in a Grand Can
yon creek during his visit there, also hopped out
and opened gates along the road Evidently he
took his royal servants along just for a pleasure
trip.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
There's a Reason

Mrs. Cheerup: Look pleasant my
man. The fellows who succeed are
the ones who can smile.
Mr. Lowdown: "Sure! That's
what makes 'em smile. What have
the other guys got to smile about?"
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
Art We. Life

"What makes you think Higgins
was lit up last night 2"
"Well, l sat next to him at the
movies, and when they showed the
news-reel he tried to set Nhis watch
by clock in one of the street
scenes"
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

Authors and writer's who wish ready sale for
their work in southern California should, when
mentioning New York. Chicago the Grand Can
yon or Florida, add the line "fast becoming fam
GUS in Los Angeles" Near Los Angeles"
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

Aimee. Mcpherson says the devil and the news
papers are her enemies. She has intimated be-
fore that she was not on friendly terms with the
devil but this is the first time she has dragged
in the newspapers.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

Wonder if Gov Hunt is holding up the report
of the investigation made at the university by
the regents until after election. 1t is reported
that appointments Of the faculty usually made in
March have not been made as yet.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
Efficiency

"How is your new man a-gettin'
on?"
"Well.' said the farmer, che broke
two spade handles yesterday
Working so hard z"
mo, leaning on 'em."
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

Dr. Emile Coue, the advocate of the famous
auto-suggestion Il am better in every way every
day." died in France last week, proving that no
matter how certain one is of cure, they are all
the same in the end.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
The Very First Kiss

She was SO innocent! Jack had
taken her riding in his car and just
as he kissed her a tire blew out.
"Oh, Jack" she murmured, how
lucky that we didn't stay at home!
Father is such light sleeper"
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

If Arizona isn't Saved this year the people
need not be alarmed. The same fellows will Of
fer their services again in two years, each one
promising to save a certain part of it.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23
OF Corsets TING

Mayme: Girls are not as staid as
they used to be-"
Corinne: mo, they park them at
the dances now"
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

The Kansas City Star and Times founded by
Wm r. Nelson were recently sold for $11,000,000.
While they are very good papers, we would have
sold The Coconino Sun for considerably less.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

An exchange says republic is place where
you can't blame any particular individual when
you're bossed.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

Don't call me Aimee just because I'm
missing" is the latest sign seen on the back of a
tourist henryford
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

According to report Mr. McCluskey resigned
from the state industrial board to take perma-
nent job It is said he will soon be married
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

Off agin, on agin, McClusky.
The Coconino sun., 1926-07-23

Pennsylvania: Ware dit he git de money"
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
HUNDREDS OF ATHLETES
 ENTERED IN PENN RELAYS
Philadelphia Is Rendezvous of Col lege Representatives in
 Weed End Classic

Philadelphia, April 19 H--Ath- lctes from many parts of the country were travelling towards Philadelphia clude Boston college, University Of Pennsylvania relay carnival next Fri day and Saturday.
 Hamilton College Institute, Hamil- ton, Ontario. led the vanguard of more than 800 colleges and schools which will compete in the gigantic two day program. The Canadians ar rived last night and were prepared to start practice today on Franklin field. Other institutions expected here within 0 day or two included Oregon Agricultural college, Occi- dental, Michigan. Wisconsin, Iowa, Ohio State and Chicago.
 Much of the athletic parapher- nalia, such as bamboo poles for the pole vaults, discii, hammers, weights and javelins, to be used by the visit ing contestants already is here.
 The shuttles hurdle race, a new event on the program, is creating, much interest. The relay committee, in arranging for the event, said 1t would aid In developing hurdlers for the next Olympic games Entries in- clude Boston college. Universoty of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Penn State, Dartmouth and Marquette.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
2O.YEAR BUTTONS FOR EAGLES VETS
30 Will Receive Emblem at
 Meeting Thursday Night

Thursday night will be a big night In lhis city. At that time, New Britain Aerie. No. 722. will present 20-ycar membership buttons to 60 members, The meeting will be in charge Of the past presidents and 0 class initiation will be held. Fol lowing the meeting, there will be an entertainment.
 Those to receive membership but tons will be Edwin A. Parker, John Nj. Brady. Philip Bardcck, Fred Bc. oin, Fred C, Bauer, James T. Deg nan, John J. Fisher Jacob Heck, James c. Higgins, Edwin B. Hyde, John J. Hipp. Joseph Kcegan, Thomas NJ. Johnson, Fred King, William C. Kramer, Max Leupold, William r. Murphy, William J. No. ble. John M. OLeary, Michael Rivellese, George II. Smedley, Mar tin Neipp, John F. Eppler Peter Neurath, John Kempf, John J. l'lack, Jacob Juengst, William II. Scheuy, John E. smith. James J. Murphy, James McAieer, Herbert F. Battye. AchllH Dube, Thomas G. Horton, Charles F. Dehm. James F. Kitson, John R. Blair, William Whitely, Prank Neurath, John F. Leonard,tJ. w. Mills, 'John F. Drury,u Edward P. Boyd Alfred Roy, Frank r. Dee. Walter Dona- hue, Peter J. Scanlon, Alphonso Rordeau, Claud J. LcrouX, George W.clSwire, James J, Wolch, John Skritulsky, Otto A. Bower, Aran J. Benot. lanes Lacava, Joseph Mel ousnk, Arthur Unwin, Denis J. Kelly, Irving Jester and James F. O'Brien.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
F. v. (. 4. NOTES

The spring term for swimming at the Y. W. c. A. pool begins today. The schedule is as follows:
 Senior class: Monday -- 2:00- 2;30 p. m., class for women; 7:00- 7;30 p. m., beginners; 7:30-8:00 p. m., beginners; S:O0-S:3o p. m., in- termcdiate (deep water); S:30- 9:OO D. m, intermediate (shallow water). Friday - 2:0O-2:30 p. m.. class for women; 7:00-7:SO D. m., intermediate (shallow water) i; 7:30-S:0O p. m., beginners; S;O0- S:30 p. m., beginners; S:30-9:00 p. m., advanced deep water (diving).
 Junior class: Monday - 4:15- 4:45 p. m., beginners; 4:45-5:15 D. ma advanced. Saturday -- 9:50- 1O:t0 a. m., beginners; 10:0o-10:3O a. m., advanced.
 Plunges, seniors-Tuesday We'd nesday and Thursday, 2:S0-5:0O p. m. and 6:00-9:00 p. m. Q
 Junior class Tuesday, Wednes- day and Thursday, 4:15-5:00 p. m. Saturday, 1O:30-12:00 B. m.
 The pool will be closed Wednes- day, April 21, and Thursday, April 22, at 7:15 p. m. on account Of Red Cross life saving examinations.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
Miss Howe Becomes Bride
 Of Harold N. OverstrOm

Miss Marion Louise Howe, daugh- ter of Mrs. w. J. Littlehales of 99 Prospect street, and Harold N. Overstrom, son of MT. and Mrs. AXel Overstrom of 2S Hawkins street. were married Saturday afternoon at Thomaston. Rev. Ander Over- strom, cousin of the groom, officiat- ed. the double ring service being used.
 Dr. John R. Lee of New Hart ford was best man and Mrs. John E. Lee, matron of honor.
 The brides gift to her attendant was white gold bracelet set with topaz and the groom's gift to his best man was a white gold foun- tain pen. Q
 Following the ceremony a supper was served by Mrs. Ander Over strom to the bridal couple and their attendants,
 Mfr. and Mrs. sOverstrom feft on an extended wedding trip and on their return will reside on Colum bia street.