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The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
SOWING SEED FOR CIVIL WAR?

Former solicitor general Of the United States,
James NJ. Beck, says the United States is planting
the seed for civil war by its methods of taking
away the rights of state to elect their own Sena-
tors and have them seated. There is food for
thought in what he says. All agree that spending
vast sums Of money primaries and elections is
wrong. The states are wrong in permitting 1t.
The cost Of an election, however, is not prima
facie evidence that the person elected is unfit to
represent his state The senate is given the right
to be the judge of its own members. Partisan
politics enters into this phase of their Judging"
very often and duly elected members have been
busted by partisans.
1t may be that the states are getting so crook
ed and immoral that they are not competent to
elect men of the high social and mental attain
ments of the aristocratic members of the senate.
By consistent system Of eliminating new mem
bers, this exclusive and special privileged body
can soon build up a little kingdom of their own.
OF course the states might get old Diogenes out
with his lantern looking for the right kind Of a
man to represent thenl but what guarantee have
they that the senate would not kick the lantern
bearer and his light out if he did not line up with
the right party?
Senator Borah's idea of Investigating the pri-
maries, if right could be carried on a little bit
further by having the senate submit list of can
didates to the people of the state, showing just
who would be acceptable
1t is barely possible that the states are getting
so bad that the United States senate can not trust
them with the responsibility Of holding senatorial
elections
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
ELECTION RECOUNT
douglas Dispatch)

The republican state central COM
nlittee has decided to back Judge r.
5. Clark in contest proceedings, if q
certificate of election is issued to
Governor Geo. w. P. Hunt by the
election board following an official
canvass Of the votes for governor in
the election on November 2. The
committee has already planned the in
itial fund OF $500 to defray the es-
tinlated cost of an inspection of the
ballots cast for governor. Gut of a
total Of near $4,000 votes cast for
governor in the state, the difference
between those east for Governor
Hunt and Judge Clark, in an unof-
ficial canvass in the ID counties
shows the incumbent holding a lead
Of 333 votes. Since the day of cleo
tion, and the day following, when the
advantage seemd to whip-saw be-
tween the two candidates, there has
been constant undercuIrent Of opin-
ion that q recount should be had TO
have an official recount at the ex-
pense Of the state, the difference be-
tween the two leading candidates
must be within one-tenth Of one per
cent of the total vote cast. As it now
S%PltL6+lf LilC CetltF CtSS StGHS lIlC IS1tt
OF Hunt, the democratic candidate
over Clark, the republican, to be more
than one-tenth Of one per cent of the
vote, and the party will have to bear
the expense.
Judge Clark declares that so much
substantial evidence of mistakes, ir-
Irregularities and miscounting of bal
lots has accumulated respecting the
election that it would be unfair to
The people Of the state, great ma
iority Of whom are adherents Of good
government and clean elections, to
permit the present returns to remain
Gnchallcnged. 81 therefore consider
it mandatory that contest be in
stituted and continued at least to the
point Of inspecting the ballots in
those precincts where the irregular
ities are said to exist" a statement
issued by Judge Clark states.
Governor Hunt was at one time
seated as governor when he success
fully contested the election Of Thonl-
as Campbell, a republican. who had
been declared elected The execu-
tive offices of the republican state
committee met in Phoenix on We'd
HESNdy eld duODLSA RESOLUTION EN-
dorsing action looking to an inspec-
ton of the ballots cast for governor.
The members Of the committee went
carefully into the matter of a recount
before taking the action which will
evidently bring about a recount of
the ballots Judge Clark declares
that $50 far as present information
indicates, Irregularities are confined
to only Il few counties, but they seem
to have been far-reaching enough to
change the result. Circumstances
are abundant indicating actual fraud
in Some of the precincts. What may
be developed in this respect by a
thorough investigation cannot yet be
definitely stated. However, it is rea-
sonably certain that ample grounds
exist for commencing a contest, and
the sentiment in favor Of such action
is widespread among members Of
both political parties. The action Of
the republican executive committee
VIII therefore meet with general ap-
prevail | desire to add my commen-
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
SORTA OVERDONE IT

The hectic argument put up by the Arizona Ga
zette against the proposed contest OF Governor
Hunts election would lead one to believe it is
afraid such q contest would bring disaster to
Gov Hunt. So far as we have been able to learn
no charges of corruption have been made by
Judge Clark or the republican state committee.
If there had been any disposition not to contest
the hysterical attitude Of the Gazette would in
cline one to demand the contest if for nothing
more than to find out what is causing the hys-
terra The charges against the republicans by
the state democratic committee do not ring true
and are merely sent up as d smoke screen to keep
public attention away from the main rat hole
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
CAN'T WE soRTER CONSOLIDATE?

Coconino county should get together as a whole
now and see what can be done to help develop our
roads and other resources. Coconino county is
the biggest county in the United States It's in
terests are widely scattered and its county funds
are no sufficient to carry on all the vast improve
ments us rapidly as all could wish There is no
question, however, that an honest, unselfish pro-
gram OF building car be outlined for the best
interest of every section OF the county.
A permanent program or plan Of development
OF our roads formulated SO that it can be built to
each year will save hundreds of thousands of dol
lars and produce results. 1t may peeve Bil Jones"
or Sam Slick" temporarily because the road
around their places not paved first, but if we
could only pool our interests, concentrate our eff
forts and money, both Bill and Sam would pay
less taxes and get better results in a general up
building of our county.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
FLAGsTAFFs FAMOUS SNOW WATER

Now that residents of Phoenix are sending to
the Flagstaff Chamber Of Commerce for SNOW
water it may be expected that some ente1prising
citizen of the northern city will be bottling that
healthful fluid and advertising it as "the water
that made Flagstaff famous. Miami Bulletin.
It's hard for Editor Andy Anderson to un-
deIstand how any old brand of water can become
famous Flagstaff's pure spring water is well
known locally, but it is extremely difficult to
induce many of the southern fellows to become
sufficiently well acquainted with it to spread its
fame.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
WATCH US NEXT YEAR

Even our 'hon1e" people were surprised and
greatly pleased at the splendid showing made by
Flagstaff business men at the first annual expo
sition and auto show held at the arrnory three
days last week Our merchants demonstrated to
the public they had the goods and that it was
profitable to buy at home. While it was held
rather late in the season and only a short time
was given business men to prepare for the event,
it was an unqualified success. There was a large
attendance every day and evening showing that
the people were interested and appreciated the
show 'Just watch our exposition next year, !"
says the chamber Of commerce.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
BOTANICAL Iennrancn

There was once very loving young
couple, Just home from the happiest
sort Of honeymoon. She was honey
and he was "dearie." /" Honey, dear
est, said Dearie, Il sec there is some
asparagus ready for cooking. Shall
we go and pluck it together, love 20
To which Honey" replied, cooing-
", "Dearie, dearest, it viii be heaven
ly! You shall pluck it, and I will hold
The ladder"
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
REMARKS OF THE GANG


dation to the committees course and
am very confident that the contest
will result in a reversal of the pres
ent showing"
The fact that the unofficial count
shows such a close race but bears out
the fact that there was a widespread
Scratching" by the democratic vot-
ers when they reached the place for
voting for governor. The large ma
jorities piled up for the democratic
ticket leaders plainly indicates that
both democrats and republicans will
welcome recount in the race for
governor so that any miscounts and
Irregularities may be eliminated or
corrected.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

Editor Bill P Stuart, who punctuates the Pres
cott Courier, recently ribbed up debate with the
Forum club on the Cancellation of Foreign
Debts in order that he might take the affilna-
tive and help Europe short change the United
States If Bill ever runs for office, his argument
that we sent money over in lieu of men to win the
war, will make him wake up like coming out of
a bootlegger's nightmare. Then he caps the eli
max by advancing the idea that Europe won't like
US if we collect the debt they contracted in all
honor While Bills heart is in the right place,
we'd like to see his face when his paper comes
back marked refused" after he has extended
credit to this special friend subscriber for seven
or eight years.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
Unhannv Years More

She wanted to be his private sec
retary and had come to his private
office to apply for the post. She
looked neither young nor pretty,
which was a shame, since she had
tried so hard.
And how old are you, Miss Neill 2"
he inquired presently.
"Oh," she replied, with a blush, II
have seen eighteen happy summers" "
What an unhappy life you must
have led!" he exclaimed synpathet-
ieally.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
THE SMALL CITY ARRIVES
Tucson Citizen)


According to the municipal ex-
peIts of various kinds the era of the
small city and town is arriving. 1t
is now seen that a city can actually
grow bigger than is good for it, and
some authorities are claiming that
the great metropolis will in time ar
rive at the stage where it will be
impossible physically to grow, in ex-
tent of territory at least.
There are perhaps many reasons
why the smaller community is COM
ing into it's own. Perhaps the most
potent of those is that the smaller
community is no longer what it used
to be-is in fact a great deal better.
The city or town with muddy
streets is rarely found in this day
of good roads and automobiles. Civ
ic pride has grown the smaller as
we'll as the larger cities. Ramshackle
buildings are being eliminated every
where, and the smaller communities
now have fine public buildings, in
cluding adequate schools and librar-
les, up to date hospitals and so on.
They are all coming to have fine
parks too, parks that would do cred
it to some of the larger cities Of
the country
But the improvement has not all
been along inanimate lines. The peo-
pie have improved too. Out in what
was once the broad open spaces they
dress just as well, if not better, ride
in as good automobiles, eat better
food, and have the same books and
general entertainment that they do
in the big cities. The time was when
you could spot a stranger on Broad
way or Michigan Avenue or Broad
Street by his general appearance.
Try and do it today and see how cas-
lily you can be fooled
We hear a lot of talk about how
the radio, the telephone and the NOV
ing picture have lessened distance
between the big city, the smaller
town and the rural community. The
greatest single factor in this develop
ment Of the smaller city and town
is not given proper credit, and that
factor is the home newspaper.
Just stop for a moment and COM
pare our home newspapers with
what they we're a dozen or so years
ago. You will find that the change is
astounding. Even in the very small
cities the home newspaper is now
generally thriving, up-to-date IN
stitution with metropolitan airs.
Through its outside news connections
it keeps the people in touch with
the very latest thought and the latest
customs throughout the nation. And
tbV it's local efforts it encourages pro-
'gress and good citizenship at home.
Give, therefore, the home newspaper
its share Of credit for lessening the
gap between the home town and the
metropolis.
Yea. the era OF the smaller city
has arrived. Ours is one of them. It's
one of the best places in America to
live. Why not all pull together to
make it even better? If it's good
enough to raise our children in, it's
good enough to boost.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
LAW AND JUSTICE

Honesty does not need legal training to admin
lister justice but our laws do not make for JUS
tice Too many laws are but travesty. Ii the
lawyers and the judges are at odds as to what
the law means, and differ as to their conclusions,
wotine can the poor general population do when
they are mot excused because of their ignorance
of the law"
Law isn't justice.
And justice isn't law.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
a Safe Place in Rniltl

1t is told Of Mark Twain that when
in his early days he was the editor
OF a Missouri paper, a superstitious
scribe wrote to him saying that he
had found a spider in his paper and
asking whether that was sign Of
good luck or bad The humorist
wrote this, and he printed it:
"Old Subscriber: Finding a spider
in your paper was neither good luck
nor bad for you. The spider was
merely looking over our paper to SEE
which merchant is not advertising,
SO he can go to that store, spin his
web over the door, and lead a life Of
undisturbed peace ever afterward."
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
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THE HUMAN SIDE
OF LIFE
+ s.s*+*@***@**4**+4 +
oh. Does she2

Oh, Does She!
A prominent Indianapolis family
entertained some distinguished out
of-toWn business men at dinner the
other day. Bobby, age 21s, was per-
rnitted to eat at the table provided he
behaved himself. Seated between his
big sister and one of the guests he
managed to hold still and not talk.
After the maid served the dinner
everyone began to eat. But Bobby
sat staring down at his plate, which
contained some mashed potatoes and
gravy, and large juicy steak bone
with an air of utter hopelessness.
Whats the matter, Bobby" one
Of the guests asked.
"Oh, that maid of ours still eats
the meat off my bone before she
brings it III" replied Bobby angrily.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

1t appears that William kissam Vanderbilt Sc
cured the Duke Of Marlborough for his daughter
Consuelo for 100000 per year back in 1895 when
Consuelo was II years of age. This seems rather
expensive but one Should remember that this was
long before the World war at time, when title
abstracts were not looked into as closely as they
are now. One could get pair Of kings for that
sum now.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

the lasting benefit. The fight was
long and trying one, but success
crowned it and the victory already is
secure.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

All the referendum measures proposed were
defeated at the late election. The people are TAX
ing no chances on such proposed laws. It is true
that once III while q good one may be proposed,
but even at that the voters have concluded that it
is better to let the duly elected legislators do the
egislating and hold them responsible for their
acts.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

Mr.. Orn1ston, the gentleman friend Of Aimee
Sen1ple Mcpherson, says the Dear Darling let
ters, also the trunk is all bunk Strange how
closely in touch he keeps with the progress of the
case and stranger still that he stays in hiding
when he could come back and clear up all the
mystery
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
He Craved Speed

Colored Bootfegger three Jumps
ahead Of the officers): Gimme q
ticket on de speedinest train whut
runs. Graves distance-an' ne'-mind
where to"
Ticket Man: "But the fast train
has just gone"
c. B.: "Ne'mind. Jes' show me lie
track it lef' on"
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

Well, says Congressman Garner of Texas, if
Coolidge is certain taxes can be cut $300000,-
900 let us democrats go him one better and de
mand cut of $400,000,000.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

4I{ing Ben" Purnell, the high chief degenerate
Of the House of David cult has been captured
after hiding out from the authorities for four
years. His capture came just in time to fit in the
headlines during the hull of the Mills and the Me-
Pherson cases.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
Gnh Hnlnor

The ship was sinking. The skipper
called all hands aft.
who among you can pray?" he
asked.
Il can, walled quartermaster.
Then pray, shipmate," ordered the
captain; the rest of you put on life
Jackets. We are one short"
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

United States Marshal Mauk says the Mari
copa county iails are a disgrace. Some years ago
it was considered rather disgrace to patronize
jails, but nowadays the>feeng is not so intense
against the patrons.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

The state rests in the Mills case, advises a
headline. The state evidently is just as tired Of
the case as the rest of us.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
Didn't Bother Him

frightened Wife: you say you
can't stop the car. Good heavens"
Calm Husband: at doesn't make
any difference-there's no place to
park anyway"
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

A Tucson chemist claims to have invented a
salad oil from cottonseed. Now that's odd. We
thought it was always made that way or that
cottonseed was made from olive oil.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
Reel sneed

Pedestrian (who has been given a
lift by motorist): Thanks, but
weren't you going pretty fast?"
Driver: ''Fast? That was noth-
ing. You ought to be with me when
I'm alone!"
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

The former Maharaiah of Indore India, is
"ncog-ing" in Utah and California signing him
self as "T. Raje." He undoubtedly came TO this
country to see how tourists live at home and how
they got it, to travel on.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
At the Bank

1--WE can't see that the state of
your business would justify a furth-
er loan"
"But this is to cover the dues at
my golf club which are overdue"
"Oh, all right. That is a necessary
expense"
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

Jones-Sorry old man, that my hen
got loose and scratched up your gar
den.
Smith-That's all right; mys dog
ate your hen.
Jones-Finel just ran over your
dog and killed him.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

Go to the gas meter, read its ways
and consider them, thou sluggard.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26
Tut, Tut

I'm alone."
Tut, Tut.
Preacher: 'And he smote them
hip and thighl"
Deacon (absently): Smash any
thing?"
The most absent-minded chap we
know is the man who put penny in
the policebox and then looked up at
the clock and said, 'I've lost II
pounds!'
Anita Ito her aspiring young au-
thor friend)-A penny for your
thoughts.
Dear, you sound as professional
as the editors"
He: when | was young, the doc
tor said that if | didn't quit smoking
I'd become feeble-minded.
Gladys: "Why didn't you quit?o
Gladys says it was boomers that
made the short skirts possible, but it
was short skirts that made the bloom
ers imperative!
They're Still Funny to Us
When one beholds bunch of col
lege boys in action and becomes pes
simistic, it's sign he's getting old.
Dumbjohn: Have you read Free
kles'?"
Dumbelle: mo, just the plain old
brown ones"
The better homes movement ar
rived years late. Nobody ever stays
at home any more.
The man who has the law on his
side is never safe until after the ver-
dict has been rendered by the jury.
Some people never seem to be able
to understand that there is many a
fat pocketbook with no honor in It.
"Is football your favorite game 2"
mo, quail on toast is mine; what's
yours?"
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

1t used to be said that the wages of sin were
death but so far as the booteggers are concerned
the wages seem to be an eght-cylinder car and
a summer home in the country.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

The county and city jails at Phoenix are gettins
bad reputation. It is evident they are going tt
lose many patrons if conditions there are not rem
edied Immediately.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

The high school girls at Casa Grande recent
resolved in favor Of cotton stockings. The
beaus must all raise cotton.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

No matter how prosperous we get the average
citizen will not be entirely satisfied until he ha
a car that will take everything on high
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

Should Gov Hunt lose the contest he will prot
ably add an n" to his slogan of Dam the Cole
rado"
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

Tut, Tut.
Preacher: "And he smote them
hip and thigh!"
Deacon (absently): Smash any
thing?"
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

Now that the election is over its time to talk
about doing our Christmas shopping early.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

kSlng Ben PuTnell, the nigh chief degenerate
Of the 'House of David cult has been captured
after hiding out from the authorities for four
years. His capture came just in time to fit in the
headlines during the hull of the Mills and the Me-
Pherson cases.
United States Marshal Mauk says the Mari
copa county jails are disgrace. Some years ago
it was considered rather disgrace to patronize
jails, but nowadays the>feeng is not SO intense
against the patrons.
A Tucson chemist claims to have invented a
salad oil from cottonseed Now that's odd. We
thought it was always made that way that
cottonseed was made from olive oil.
The former Maharajah Of Indore, India, is
self as "T. Raje.' He undoubtedly came to this
country to see how tourists live at home and how
they "got it, to travel on.
1t used to be said that the wages of sin were
death but SO far as the bootleggers are concerned
the wages seem to be an eight-cylinder car and
a summer home in the country.
-O--
The county and city iails at Phoenix are getting
a bad reputation. 1t is evident they are going to
lose many patrons if conditions there are not rem
edied Immediately
No matter how prosperous we get the average
citizen will not be entirely satisfied until he has
a car that will take everything on high.
It is said that there are now five million radios
in use every day. And even at that, there seems
to be plenty Of static to go around.
The state highway department has made q
drastic cut in its forces. Well, we won't need any
more roads for two years.
The high school girls at Casa Grande recently
resolved in favor of cotton stockings. Their
beaus must all raise cotton
Should Gov Hunt lose the contest he will prob
ably add an n" to his slogan Of Dam the Colo
RADIO"
Now that the election is over it's time to talk
about doing our Christmas shopping early.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

The most absent-minded chap VIZ
know IS the man who put penny ii
the policeboX and then looked up al
the clock and said, 'I've lost Il
poundsp
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-26

The state highway department has made
drastic cut in its forces Well, we won't need an,
more roads for two years.
The Washington times., 1926-09-22
AVIATOR F A H !.
GETS 80 DAYS

Justice Stafford, of the District
Supreme Court, today adjudged
Hebert J. Fahy, local aviator, in
contempt of court for, failing to
comply with an order OF the court
in connection with payment Of ali
mony.
Fahy will spend 30 days in Jail.
Fahy's wife filed suit for absolute
divorce against her husband April
IA, 1925, naming a correspondent.
He was directed by the court to
pay his wife so a week temporary
alimony and on May IT last an
order was issued by the court d.
recting him to show cause why he
should not be adjudged in contempt.
The matter came up for hearing
and was continued a number of
times until September IT last, but.
Fahy did not put in an appearance.
The contempt order followed.
Fahy came into prominence sew
eral years ago when he flew his
plane over Lincoln Memorial, dis
turbing President Harding and
other officials at ceremonies, as a
result of which Fahy lost his COM
mission in the air service reserve.