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The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
A POLITICAL MYSTERY

A mystery man. has popped up in Phoenix.
He evidently is man of wealth. He has secured
the services of messenger service to circulate
petitions for referendum against the five high
way bridge projects passed by the last session of
the legislature. The Lees Ferry bridge was not
included among the petitions The petitions were
doing good business among that class of people
friends of the proposed bridges, and injunction
proceedings filed to stop them. Just how person
can be stopped from circulating and filing refer
endum petitions we do not know. However, dur
ing the past few years it has been proven that our
state laws must either have been made in a rub
Der plant or are enforced by persons whose con-
sciences were made in that sort Of an institution
So far the political seuthsof Phoenix do not seem
to be able to find out who is behind the move
ment but are confident it is political job Of some
kind inspired by spite.
In any event we hope for the good OF the state
that the petitions are not filed it would delay
the building of needed bridges until after the next
general election.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
THE PLAYGROUND OF AMERIcl
miami Silver Belt)

The greatest outdoor playground of
the America of the future will lie in
northern Arizona, southern Utah, and
take in the southwest corner of Col
orado Here in radius of 500 miles
have been concentrated the greatest
and finest collection of outdoor at
fractions on the continent. Within
the 500 mile circle will be found Mesa
Verde National Monument of Color
ado, the finest preserved prehistoric
ruins in the country; Zion Park, Rain
bow Natural Bridge, Cedar Breaks
and Bryce Canyon, Utah; and the
Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest and
the Painted Desert Of Arizona. Only
attractions of the first magnitude
have been mentioned. There are
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
THE HUMAN SIDE
OF LIFE
ARIZONA I'm THINKING OF THEE
+ **#+****44+#***.F + + =

There's a land Nature crowned with
glory.
Wondrously enchanting to me.
with her ore-beds of treasure un-
measured,
Arizona, I'm thinking of thee.
Your Indian legends enchanting,
Your history hoary with age,
Old, ere man made letters
Or-read from printed page.
Your rock-carved Photograph stories
Crude symbols telling of strife,
Wars, defeats, and triumphs,
Of an ancient primal life.
Wonderland Of brave men and bold
rangers,
Hearts of steel and pure gold,
Memories pioneers cherish
Of the argonaut days of old.
Enshrined in your memories endear-
ing
Are the lives of that conquering crew,
Let it read on your tablet of heroes.
ARIZONA! they triunphed for you.
SAN DIEGO RAWSON
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
A FOG PENETRATOR
[Winslow Maill


The Scotch inventor who gave the
world television has now developed
another and even more startling in
vention which it is hoped will van
quish fog and darkness. The new
machine is a searchlight that throws
out infra-red beams invisible to the
naked eye.s These beams, when they
hit an object, are reflected back into
the searchlight where they affect Sc
lenium cells that throw the image of
the object upon a screen.
The penetrating power of the ap-
paratus which has been given prelim-
mary tests is approximately sixteen
times that of ordinary light, which is
considered effective enough for all or
binary purposes. 1t is considered that
this penetrating power will be suffi
cient to enable ships to avoid collision
and to enable airplanes to effect a
landing. The value of such device
in war is of course Obvious and would
give an immense advantage to the
side that could command such a means
of spotting the enemy without in turn
being spotted by the enemy.
In laboratory tests the new appar-
atus has been notably successful. Ac-
tual fog was created and objects were
"seen" through it by means of the IL
Illuminated screen. Of course the thing
is only in its experimental form but it
may confidently be predicted that
within a few years some such appar-
atus will be practical equipment for
trains, ships and airplanes, and par
ticularly for the latter two will then
be indispensable, eliminating delay
and making for increased safety.
"What were Webster's last words 2"
"Zymosis, zymotic, zymurgy."
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
THEY ONLY NEED YOUR UMBRELLA
WHILE IT is RAINING

Secretary Kerby's early announcement that he
will expose himself to the democratic nomination
for governor, should not be considered too seri-
ously by the democratic newspapers of the state.
A glimpse behind the scenes would undoubtedly
disclose neat little cable attached to him by
Governor Hunt. Kerby is only allowed to play
around and kick up dust in certain areas in order
that the real plan of campaign now under con-
struction by the owners Of the state administra-
ton may be unhampered until the swiftly chang
ing political scenery convinces just where to
place the heavy guns. Mr.. Sec Kerby is not only
cute and amusin' but mighty useful camouflage
at this stage of the game. Strange how our demo-
cratic friends can be made TO hunt political snpe
or attend badger fight just at the right time
every two years when there is an anti-Hunt cru
sade on.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
ANOTHER DAM SHIFT?

Report from a recent meeting of the special
Colorado river commission in the office of the
governor at Phoenix, says the commission has
gone on record for big dam at Bridge Canyon.
It is said that Mrs. John G. GreenWay and Cleon
T. Knapp are interested in making this change to
what they term an all-Arizona plan" The late
General Greenway was one of the prime movers
in the Diamond Creek project. We doubt very
much if shifting ideas at this time will do other
than help muddy the waters of the Colorado that
much more
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
KURE FOR KALAMITY

Splash "Kaamity' Kerby has dived from the
highest spring board into the waters of political
futurity wearing the l-fitting bathing suit of his
patron, Governor Hunt 1t is now plain why the
secretary of state has been staging an ostenta-
tious ague for his country and painting the future
in the blackest coors-tagless automobiles sneak
ing and skulking hither and yon, meat butchers
hanging out M. D. signs and nothing to prevent
them, ct cetera.
"Kalamity Jim wants to save the state! Who
but ?-Tucson Citizen.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
Ethics Of Enforcement

"Are the plans completed for the
New Jersey campaign" asked the
Principal Enforcement Officer.
"They are" said his subordinate.
"Have you announced in all the news
papers that we intend to conduct a
series Of raids 2"
"Yes, sir. Here are the clippings
"And have you given out the name
Of the man in charge?"
"Not only his name, but his most
recent photograph"
"Is there any possibility that any
one in New Jersey can have failed
to hear about our plans?"
"None whatever.
"Then you may start raiding. And
remember, this time | expect results.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
CLIMATE TO SUIT EVERYONE

Arizona's wide range of climate was never more
noticeable than during the present summer. Yuma
and Phoenix have been among the warmest spots
in the country on many days while Flagstaff has
consistently been the coolest place in the entire
United States.-Mami Bulletin.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

A Philadelphia traffic cop arrested college
professor for trying to dispute with him as to
where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration
of independence This must have been some de-
bate as college professors and traffic policemen
know everything.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

Naturally our coWnen are more interested in a
COW track than that of the dinosaur. Then too
they would prefer the track to be fresh rather
than ten million years old. The paleontologist
would too if he was hungry, but he isn't; that's
why he is hunting the dinosar track.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
You Can't Be Too Careful

A "blind" beggar sat at the en-
trance of a subway kiosk with a tin
cup in his hand. A passer-by, slight
ly under the influence of alcohol, took
out his pocket flask and started to
pour a drink into the mans cup.
The beggar opened his eyes sud-
denly, saw the flask and yelled: mix,
nix! None of that stuff. Do you
t'ink ! wanta go blind?"
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

Now lot Of calendar experts are advocating
changing the number of months in year from
twelve to thirteen. Wetdon't know much about
this but we are willing to bet that the landlords
are behind it.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

An exchange says steps are taken to settle the
Colorado river problem. Steps may be all right
to start with but they have been tried before
without results, therefore we suggest an exten-
sion ladder be taken along this time.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
No CHARGE

"For several months | have been
troubled with pains in my back. A
friend says have vetebra in my
spine. Please tell me what kind of
treatment | can take for this"
Our advice is, get new friend.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
Envious Tongues

"Mommer," said Marion, Il wish
people wouldn't speak Of me as a
bride-elect. It sounds as if | had
won Charles in competition
"But if he picked you in preference
to the others, isn't that compliment
tary?"
Eyes, but some of the girls may
claim that I was elected by small
majority"
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

Henry Ford has settled his million dollar libel
suit brought against him by Aaron Sapiro, who
claimed Henry was too radical as to his views on
the Jews. The amount was not given but it was
undoubtedly plenty as Sapiro says he is satisfied
Now Henry can go ahead with his hop wagons.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
Wedding Report
In the Hollywood Manner,

IN the HOLLYWOOD Manner1
Betty Bisque, film queen, and Alex
ander Eyeshade, celebrated director,
were married here today. The par
ties were attended by counsel, and the
day-to-day agreement form Of cere-
mony was used.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
Beyond the Alps lies Mussolinis

A class in a London school was set
to write about Mother" When the
teacher came to mark the exercises
he noticed that two boys, brothers,
had written almost the same words.
"John," he complained to the boy
he knew to be the culprit, you've
written just what your brother
wrote"
Eyes SIR, came the reply, "it's the
same mother"
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
Easy PAYMENTS

Motorist fshort of ready cash)
Here's five shillings. Ell give you
some more later.
Victim: What's the idea? Do you
think you can run over me on the in
stallment system?
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
Not 60 Rad

The elderly couple were visiting the
cemetery. The wife wandered ahead
Of her husband.
On one tombstone she saw the
words "Tempus Fugit." She remem-
bered that the same words were on
their old clock at home.
"John," she called to her husband,
there's the grave of the man who
made our clock
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

1t seems that about the extent of Great Brit
aims willingness to disarm is to burn up few
blue prints of batteships, in consideration Of our
junking some of the real thing.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

It is said that ten thousand Swedes are now
trying to claim knship with Lindbergh. A fellow
never knows how many relatives he has until he
gets rich or does something to make him famous.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
The Passing Show

Pop, can't we move soon?"
= "Move! Why?"
"Well, I've licked all the kids in
this neighborhood."
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

Surface cars are not doomed" says an edi-
torial in the New York Times. And they won't
be SO long as there are some people left who like
to keep their feet ON the ground
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

fellow with a swell head for figures says that
Arizona's bill for luxuries last year $16,000,-
900. This amount includes gum, etc. but not
politics, or it would have been much larger.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

A Berlin couple were married the other day IN
an aeroplane above two churches. Needless to say
the ceremony was performed at high noon.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
The Modern Touch In
History Making

Found in the New York Times:
"Chiang Kai-shek, accompanied by
motion picture photographers, crossed
the Yangste Yesterday and proceeded
to the 'front.'"
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

Chicago is planning baseball park with roof
over it. This viii make it hard for Babe Ruth to
knock one over the fence.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-15
League Standing

The BurrlttS face severe test in the City league tomorrow afternoon. when they play the heavy-hitting West Ends. The Burritts have swept through the leagues weaker teams in a miraculously easy fash ion. but the West Ends are suppos- edly of srerner caliber and should give last years champions a chance to show their real ability. This game Will be played at o'clock on Dia- mond No. 1 and will be the feature Of the afternoon.
 At ? o'clock on the same diamond the Tabs will try to furnish opposi- ton for the Pirates. The tail-end- CTS have been none too successful in even making a game out Of it on any of their previous attempts, but they are a willing team and may upset the Pirates unless the latter show better form than they did last week. The Rangers and Speedboys will face each other on Diamond No. ? at o'clock. These teams are tied for third place and figure as pretty evenly matched, so a good game is anticipated.
 A Junior City league game will be played on Diamond No. ? at 4 o'clock, with the Burritts playing the Y, M. C. A,
New Britain herald., 1927-07-15

 
RED S0X BATTLE
 DOWN RIVER TEAM
MiddletoWn to Meet Locals at Willow Brook Park Sunday

The Corbin Red Sox baseball team will hook up with the Middletown Recreations in Central League game in this city next Sunday. The contest will be staged at Willow Brook park at o'clock in the after noon.
 The Middletown team since it's re- organization, has an impressive gath ering of diamond stars who will make things hot for all opposition. Last Sunday the down-r;ver aggre- gation set back the strong Pexto team of Southington and dumped it out of first place in the league.
 The team has an exceptional bat tery in Lester Lanning, formerly of the Bristol New Departure team, and "Micky" Noonan, premier catcher of this city The rest of the team con- tains the names of such stars as krauth, Fitzgerald, Moulson. Red nall, Witkowski, Winner snd others.
 Manager John Tobin of the Corbin Red Sox announced today that he had secured Sowle of Hartford, an outfielder, as a new member of his club. The Capital City star is a right hand thrower and a lief: hand bat ter. He is at present leading the Hartford Industrial League in extra base clouts. He is a versatile man with an extraordinary whip. Recent ly in a game with the Elnwood New Departures, he went into the box to pitch and won his game, allowing the opposition only two Tits.
 There will be another addition to the team within the next few days the manager thinks, anl he will probably announce the name of the player before long. The rest of the team will be the same as has been playing but the crew will be out to make final drive for the pennant.
 Eddie Crowley will bod the indi- cator in the game. He is the most popular umpire in the circuit. Noth- ing but praise has been heard of his work from every team in the circuit, and he is much in demand every Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-15
FALCONS TO PLAY
 RIVERVIEW CLUB
Fast Norwich Team to Be At-
 traction Here Next Sunday

The Falcon baseball team will battle the Riverview club of Nor wich at St Mary's field Sunday aft ernoon. The visitors have one of the fastest clubs in the state and at present are in the front rank for the semi-pro championship of Con- necticut.
 The Falcons took licking at the hands of the Norwich team a week ago but the locals are out for re- venge this coming Sunday. Manager John Cabay expects to have his strongest lineup in the game in an effort to beat the down -staters but he realizes that this is one of the hardest tests the New Britain team will be called on to face.
 With Normandin, Moore, Mills the Dugas brothers Sank. Liberty, Zielke and Belair forming the team and West and Sullivan forming the pitching squad, the Norwich team bids fair to make all the opposition it meets this year travel at top speed.
 One of the largest crowds of the season will be on hand to watch the game Sunday as the visiting club is one of the best attractions avail able. The team plays baseball every second and a bitter fight will take place on Sunday.
 The game will he started promptly at o'clock with Herbie Sautter and Larry Mangan holding the indi- Cators.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-15
CLUB PRIZE WINNERS
Names of Boys Who Won Individual Honors at Boys Club is Announc- ed by Officials.

The list of prize winners for the past year at the Boys cllo has been announced by Superintend4 4nt Dwight Skinner and Physical Director Ray mond Anderson and contains the names of all boys who won indi- vldual contests or played on the winning teams in the various leagues conducted during the season. Will liam Bendza and Herman Schmarr, winners in the spank the baby" contest, have each been given a free membership in the club from Sep tember, 1927. to July. 1928.
 c. Komnos and J. Truhane, who won in the athletic competition, have been given a baseball a piece, and three-month memberships have been awarded to T. Annunziata and L. Michalowski. Three-month mem berships. all of which start in Sep tember. have been given to the fol- lowing:
 Basketball league, Group A.-W. Chadwick, J. Carrubba, M. Snyder, J. Turhane. c. Marholin, Kvedas. Group B-Zembrowski Adams, Ko- veleski, Paretta. M. Ma:holin, Was nick. Group C-Speziale, Falk, Slep- ski, Avitable, Kominos.
 Indoor baseball eague-Slepski, Olewnik, Donkovoski, Sartinsky. Paluch, Avitable, Tayyardo.
 Game tournament. Intermediates Team 3-Paluch, Com pagnone, kerelejza, Benjamon, Markavich, Normant, Jervis, Symo!in, Boucas. Juniors - Team 4-Bendza, Car telli, Jacundski, Peter Tutko, Man. gan, Andrew Tutko, John Camp.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-15
STANLEY WORKERS BATTER
 OUT WIN OVER FAFNIRS
Butt Makers Smash Way Back Into Tie for First Place With Corbins-Jim Scott Again Turns in Rare
 Pitching Performance = Ferguson is Touched Up
 for 15 Hits-Landers Swamp Union Works in Sec-
 ond Game Played-Race in League Tightening Up.

Stanley Works ..........So0 no o21-9 Fafnirs ................20 200 900 0O0-a
 Two basa hit-Scott. Three base hit Schroeder. Umpire-Maher.
 Landers in Walkaway
 The Landers team had walk. away on Diamond No. with the Union Works as its opponents. It was more of batting practice for the Landers team than anything else as the hits sailed out one after the other. Except for the first in- ming, the Universals pounded the ball hard and ran the bases wildly scoring run after run.
 The Universals got total of 23 hits, including six doubles and scored a total of 19 runs. The Union Works found the slants of Billy Preisser for just five hits and scored four runs.
 The losers' tallies came in tho fourth inning when Nester booted two, Darrow threw one wide of first base and Micky Bucheri picked a slow one and threw high to first losing his man. This was the only rally of the game staged by the Union Works.
 Landers scored five runs in tho second inning. two in the third, four in the fourth, one in the fifth, two in the sixth, four in the eighth and one in the ninth. At no time did the Union Works threaten the lead of the winners.
 Despite the wide divergence in the score. it was left to two of the Union Works outfielders to turn in the fielding features of the day. Schubert in right field made beautiful catch of a hard line drive and held the ball although he col- lided with bench in right field. Chotkowslli in left. made one hand catch of a fly ball that was just going on the tennis courts. The force of the ball pulled him down but he held onto it.
 Darrow, with four out of five, Charlow with three out of four. Kelly with three out of four and Goeb with three out of five. led the Universals in hitting. Bucheri played wonderful game in the field making two errors on hard plays that were in reality wonder full attempts. Eddie Goeb in left field turned in four beautiful run- ming catches. The summary:
New Britain herald., 1927-07-15
WEATHER BRINGS
 TRAINING HALT
Sharkey Decides Humidity Is Harder to Fight Than Partners

New York, July -5 R-The weather has called halt in Jack Sharkey's training program for the fight with Jack Dempsey here next Thursday night.
 Sharkey, after a rather spotty showing yesterday, decided that hu- midity was harder to cope with than bis staff of sparring partners, and he announced he would do no boxing today.
 The Boston heavyweight weighed close to 200 pounds whel he began his New York training at Madison Square Garden, but the last two sweltering days brought him down fast, and, fearing he would reach the peak" several days before the fight, it was decided to give the eX-gob a day off,
 Sharkey exhibited flashes Of speed yesterday but it was impossible to sustain the action. He boxed six rounds in all and skipped rope and punched the light bag to conclude the day, He looked good against Marco Polo, the young Italian, but Johnny Urban made him miss ire QuentIy and got hand from the small crowd that braved the weather for a peek at the Bostonian.
 Johnny Buckley, the Bostonian's manager, was talking Of a fight with Paulino Uzcudun, who accomplished what Sharkey failed to do-knock out Harry Wills. Buckley said Sharlley would be willing to take on the Spaniard any time and even went so far as to suggest that Pauino might be taken on before the title match in Soptcmbar, provided Sharkey beats Dempsey.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-15
NEW YORK GIANTS ARE ! IN DESPERATE STRAITS
McGrawmen Suffer Two Crushing Defeats At Hands of Cincinnati - Pittsburgh Takes Third Game of Series From Robins-Cubs Win Over Braves Cards Lose to Phillies-Indians Stop Yankees-St. Louis Browns Score Victory Over Red Sox.
By tho Associated Press.

By tUo ASoCluleu fitrS.
 Two crushing defeats at the hands of . taN-en6 ciuo found John Me GrAw's Giants facing mid-July in anything but . happy frame Of mind. Tn. New York club picked by many to nn.sh |. or near the TOT. Of tho National league race in Its managers s si.vet jubilee season, now Is scurry- ins about with .he thought of hold ing on tn nrs: division a prime con- alteration,
 Cincinnati puncIured Giant as p.-atioax yesterday. The Redlegs ish >ha. 2rot3aed ri;r. and an SC isn .ha. roouced i've runs and all SC victory. and then shei!ed Virgil i,arnes. New York hurling ace. for :. S-s win n the second contest. Home :'uns played prominent part Iii the results. In the ninth inning os :he opener Critz lsshed the ball ou. of n. park with Zitzman on lsse. This left Hendricks team a :-.e rehind. Wai,y plpp broke up the show With homer that scored two men ahead of him. Curtis Walk CTS hitting featured the second game, the Cincinnati outfleldcr get ting a home run, double and two singles.
 Pittsburgh took the third game of ;.ie series from Brooklyn, G-5. kiki Cuyler played the deciding rale in each game of the series. He won the first by daring base running in the ninth. lost the second by misplaying a single in the ninth that enabled the batter to score, and this ninth in- ming single yesterday drove in the deciding run. Paul Waner's batting and a sensational catch by digger Statz were among the highlights.
 Tiny" Osborn's sterling pitching gave the Chicago Cubs a 6-1 win over the Boston Braves. Chicago thus held on to it's game and a half lead over the Pirates for first place.
 The St. Louis Cardinals, after three straight victories over Phila- delphia. bowed before Clarence Mitchell's southpaw spitball shoots 7.3. Flint Rhem was pounded hard but finished the game.
 The Cleveland Indians stopped an eight.game losing streak and the Yankees at the same time. The American league leaders were set back, Al. although they outhit their opponents. Five New York errors paved the way for the downfall. Ruth and Gehrig went hitless against Walt Miles twirling.
 Although held to five hits the St, Louis Browns beat Boston, Az. Dan Howleys club punched its blows off Ruffing George Sisler, who had made eight hits in succession, was held to a double in four times at bat.
 Detroit was leading Washington, 20, when rain halted the game in the third inning. The Athletics and White Sox were rained out.