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The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18
Al COR DEFENSE
(Dunbar's Weekly

. w WCChIy
When a public official must needs
resort to page advertisements in the
newspapers to try to set himself
right with the people, there must be,
as Representative William Wisener
said in the House of Representa-
tives this week, something crook
ed somewhere" And when that same
official, in defense of his conduct
of office, sets forth no other de-
fense than to brand those who are
seeking merely the facts as liars and
copper collared," he lays himself
open to the natural influence that
he has no better defense.
But when Secretary Of State Ker-
by transmitted to the House long
winded statement denouncing those
members who are determined that
thorough investigation of his con-
duct of the affairs Of that office in
connection with the collection of
some 100000 in motor vehicle GER
tificate fees, Of which only $4,000
ever reached the state treasury, he
started something that many believe
he will never be able to finish.
In this written statement, made a
part of the House record, Secretary
Kerby paid his respects to Represen-
tative Orme, Pickett, Harmon and
Wisener by plainly inferring that
they were prevaricators for even
intimating that his department Of
state was not being conducted with
the highest efficiency, and that only
the copper collared members of the
House" were instigators Of the Off
cial investigation of his office, now
under way.
All four gentlemen named gladly,
nay, gleefully, accepted the epithet,
opprobium and title thus thrust up
on them. Representative Wisener
sounded off in the scathing castiga-
tion of the secretary of state that
followed the reading Of his statement
with the cryptic declaration that ain
dealing with a fox, one had to be
foxy" and that the further I delve
into this matter the more / become
convinced that there is something
crooked somewhere Representative
Pickett followed with the statement
that since he had been branded as
one of the four famous liars of the
House, he wanted to say in rebuttal
merely that no calling of names could
ever offset the fact that there had
been misapplication of the funds
which the secretary of state could
never justify. Representative Han
non waxed a bit warmer. He said:
"This man may brand me as
liar in this statement filed here, but
he would never dare do it to my
face"
John P. Orme, venerable legisla-
tor, who from long years of upright
living in this community has right
fully earned the sobriquet of "Hon-
est Uncle John," put the cap on
the climax. He told how the certi-
ficate of title law had been "jam-
med down our throats in the clos
ing hours of the session two years
ago." by willful misrepresentation
that the bill was in the governors
hands, when as matter of fact and
law it would, or should, have been
in the Senate.
1--WE were lied to-" Representative
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18
WHO OWES WHOM AN APOLOGY?
(TucSon StarA


First let us quote the following from the Wins
low Daily Mail:
"Bro. H. r. Sisk of the Nogales Herald, in our
opinion, owes public apology to Andy Anderson
president of the Arizona State Press club, for the
following editorial squib which appeared recently
in the Herald:
"'The Arizona Press club will soon meet in
Phoenix. A general good time is scheduled to be
followed by an amateur golf tournament. 1t is
our modest opinion that many high ball will be
hit
"The inference therein contained is absolutely
uncalled for Mr.. Sisk evidently overlooked the
fact that Mr.. Anderson will have charge of the
Phoenix meeting, as the election Of officers for
the coming year will be held at that session, the
present president holding forth until his successor
has been duly elected and qualified We will
venture to say that inasmuch as the executive
term of Mr. Anderson will still be in full force and
effect when the Press club gathers in Phoenix,
there will be no hitting Of high balls Mr.. Ander-
sons prejudice to such pastime is his to exercise,
as long as he is coaked with presidential author
ity, and we look for him to adhere strictly to his
ironclad decree that no such entertainment fea-
lures shall be Haunted during his term as presi-
dent of the Press club"
Then the Tucson Star says:
High balls are hit in golf games; Babe Ruth
has hit EN- on the diamond; and high balls are
caught in. football. Where's the inference?
e the Giragi Brothers, by any stretch of the
imagination, are referring, or inferring, or pre-
ferring to have "'high balls" mean anything other
than round balls made of hard rubber, then we
must conclude that they are indeed archaic, and
archaeoogicay speaking, quite out of date
Certainly if the press club considered an apol-
ogy was due by Mr.. Ssk on the part of the Nogales
Herald, it would never have chosen Mr.. Sisks
editor it's president, and Nogales its next con-
vention city.
"Al in all, we think the Giragi Brothers and
Mr.. Sisk owe Editor Anderson an apology for
making differences"
Just as pinch hitter for Art Powell, the newly
eected president of the Arizona Press club, we
desire to say that some of the gang must have
gotten foul tip. They are trespassing on the
Border Line of newspaper ethics, which insist that
each member thereof, when he finds one of the
Ten Commandments broken, to Immediately repair
it and pass on without comment.
We are deeply panied to know that there is a
tendency among the rising generation of news
paper men to countenance any other variety than
the "yarn bawl'
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

employed and giving the reasons
therefore.
1t is also suggested that no writ
ten endorsement other than the tele-
grams be taken into consideration
in permitting solicitation within the
city. In many cases the agents
carry official looking documents about
with them which have often been
found to be forgeries.
If all of Arizona will stand together
in this matter, it will not only be the
means of keeping much of AIizona's
wealth in Arizona, but will also be of
assistance to reliable companies in
locating and stamping out misrepre-
sentation.
The Flagstaff Chamber of Com
merce is employing and putting into
practice the above suggestions and in
all cases, has found them extremely
satisfactory.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

The Miami Silver Belt is very much peeved at
the legislature because it does not make all ap-
preparations called for by the different commits
sions and departments of the state. 1t is almost
heart-broken because an additional appropriation
was not made to complete the annex to the state
insane asylum, and calls it heartless treatment of
the insane. The original appropriation made for
the addition seems to have sorter run out before
the building was completed, part of the funds
being diverted to other purposes. Evidently the
Belt believes if the legislature does not succeed in
appropriating all the funds demanded by the state
officials it should try try again until said Off
cials have enough for their needs, especially dur
ing political campaigns.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18
A WARNING TO SOCIETY

Two prisoners life ermer-recently re-
turned voluntarily to the state prison at Florence
tion. This shows conclusively that Arizona has
one of the very best prisons in the world. 1t
should draw custom from those whom society has
offended against, from all parts of the Union.
Our only suggestion is that the legislature should
provide more entertainment better hours and
food, if we expect to keep the boys at home. The
time is coming, and soon, when our judges will
not favor them with long sentences if such con-
ditions are not corrected.
If robbery, rape, embezzlement and murder
should ever become laborious and distasteful,
through careless legislation, how could we get
patrons for our public institutions?
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

Usually Governor Hunt faces the music. The
music of the eighth legislature must have grated
on the last day of the session he went into a
desert retreat where he could not be annoyed by
bills. Not to be thus sighted without an oppor
tunity to pay their final adeux to the chief mags
trate of the state the legislature postponed their
home going for five days without pay. Appar-
emily there is no way to recall a governor when he
retreats to the desert. He carries the office
around in his hat.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18
THE HUMAN SIDE
OF LIFE
Radiographs From Shakespeare
! s#****#****#*#**s =


What did Shakespeare know about
the radio? Of course he never sat
up half the night in his little cottage
at Standardization, trying to "get"
Edinburgh or Dublin or Paris.
Static" may not have been included
in his large vocabulary, and wave
length would have meant to him
something connected with the sea.
But at that, note what a lot of little
phrases have been culled from his
works that apply nicely to marvel
which did not become known to man
kind until almost three hundred years
after the great English poets brilliant
mind and pen were stilled.
Perhaps William Shakespeare was
prophetic without realizing it. At
any rate, listen in to these "refer-
ences" to the radio and draw your own
conclusions:
"Ah, stand by."-Anthony and Cleo
patra.
"Take up some other station. -
Coriolanus.
'Then my dial got not true
AIS Well That Ends Well.
"His lecture will be done ere you
have tuned. Tanning the Shrew.
''Tis not a matter how it be in
tune, so it makes noise enough. -
AS You Like 1t.
"And those musicians that shall
play to you hang in the air a
thousand leagues from hence. -
Henry Nv.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

Latest styles from Paris indicate that the ladies'
are going to wear silk stockings of various colors
One red and one blue one at time, and one
green and one pink one, etc. As if there hadn't
been enough eye strain caused already by the dis
play of hosiery.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18
We Aim To Please

The other day George Lewis of
"Collegian" fame, went down to
Hollywood to buy sweater. He
quickly selected a color and pattern
but questioned the quality of the
goods. The clerk, fearing to lose
the sale, crossed to the next counter
to enlist the aid of the manager.
Not realizing that George was still
within hearing he blurted out:
There's fellow over there who
wants to know if those all-wooA
campus sweaters shrink"
"Does it fit hin'?" the manager
wanted to know.
"No, it S a little too large"
"Then tell him it will shrink" was
the brisk reply.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

A bill was introduced in the legislature to pre-
vent injury to cactus on the public domain. Any
one who has had dealings with cactus will agree
that the law should be directed against the cactus
to prevent its injuring his personal domain.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

Every evidence points to the fact that Governor
Hunt is going to run again. He vetoed the anti
gun 'totin bill.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

There seems to be question in the minds of
many women workers as to whether or not they
were not gypped by the new eight-hour law for
women. From a casual glance it would appear
that it has injured as many as it has helped.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

A herd Of long horned cattle, once so numerous
in the West are to be preserved by the department
of agriculture in Oklahoma. This will probably
occasion another outburst of protest from pro-
fessional pacifists.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

Tucson police have recovered over 16, 122 worth
of stolen goods during February. They should
double the force.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

"A headline in an exchange says: Catches two
fish with same bait" That's nothing. Millions
of suckers have been caught with the same bait
and more still leaping for it.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

Strange how many youths have been commit
ting suicide lately. Shucks, they hadn't seen half
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

A prominent dental authority says that we are
fast turning into race of goats. Maybe that ac-
counts for why there is SO much more butting in
on everybody's business than there used to be.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

Mildewed Mildred says she believes Gov Hunt
should dissolve the legislature as they do in
Europe, if they won't resign and go home peace
fully.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

An excited tug boat captain reports seeing a lot
of seals gamboling around in Long Island Sound.
But perhaps it was only bunch of New York
athletes all creased up to swim the channel.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

i Free traders say that our present prosperity is
merely hallucination. That's exactly what they
said about the bread lines and soup houses in the
good old days of free trade.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

4 man in New York City the other day re-
fused to pay the barber because the barber failed
to give him hot towel. Most of the men we
know would rather pay not to get one.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

II IA New York broker who says that he left his
wife to test her love for him, has returned and
been forgiven. Seems to US that he was taking a
mighty long chance
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

Because of its unsavory reputation, chemists
want to change the name of wood alcohol to
methanol. Which recalls the old couplet about the
rose with any other name, etc.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

The state highway department evidently be-
lieyes only the detours belong to the public.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18

!. Usually the fellow with an interesting past has
the prospect Of a very uninteresting future.
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18
Fair Warning

Sam, while walking in the woods
late one afternoon, was surprised by
wildcat which proceeded to chase
him to the top limbs of large oak
on the edge of a deep canyon.
The wildcat was climbing as fast as
Sam, and soon had forced him peri
lousy near the decaying end of a
long limb extending beyond the edge
of the precipice. Sam decided it was
time to demonstrate
"Wilecat," he said impressively,
"wilecat, does yo' make me go one
inch furdah, yo' is gwine to have to
jump a long ways fo' yo' suppah!a
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18
Classic Words


The literary club was entertaining
the faculty of a small Arkansas
college at one of it's social meetings.
Every member was answering the
roll call with a quotation from
Shakespeare.
Within the group was Madge
Arnold, beloved of all the students
but disliked by the faculty because
of the scrapes in which she was
frequently leader. Only the evening
before the faculty had imposed a
three weeks campus on her for one
of her tricks.
"Madge Arnold" the secretary
called. Madge, facing the faculty
with the most innocent looks, but
most significant of mods, quoted from
King Lear, "Oh, hell what have we
here?"
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18
The Old-Fashioned Girl


She never proposed to any man
let alone dozen.
She made it a point to be released
from one engagement before entering
another.
She never thought of having a
married man for beau.
She thought people got married
for keeps.
She was the old-fashioned girl.
Just like lots of girls today.
McC. H.
Waiter Ito grumbling customer) /:
Il hope you're quite satisfied now,
sir?"
Customer: Satisfied? The vilest
dinner I've ever eaten!"
Waiter: II didn't mean the dinner,
sir. was referring to the tip you
picked up which was left by the
previous customer"
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18
Plucked From the Plains

"Are you aware, Mrs. Shinbone,
that your dog has just bitten my
little Willie?"
what, your Willie, who has just
got over scarlet fever? Oh, Mrs.
Sausley, If anything should happen to
Fido I'd never forgive you"
The Coconino sun., 1927-03-18
Horse and Horse

Horse and Horse
Judge-"It seems very strange to
me that you could keep on robbing
that enormous corporation for so long
without being caught"
Prisoner"Well, the corporation
was pretty busy itself"
s'Do you realize what wonders there
are in drop Of water?"
yes, my wife and spent our
honeymoon looking at one"
what! Gazing at drop of
water?"
aUh-huh. Magyar Falls
City. Chap: 81 say, is that bull
Farmer: "Wal, he's a dang sight
safer than you are, right now"
Hold-up Man Your money or your
life.
Victim-I have only got my life.
My wife keeps the money.
Janitor But why do you want me
to put alcohol in your radiators?
Tenant-To keep them from freez-
ing.
Joan-A kiss speaks volumes, they
say.
Jack Yes; don't you think it would
be good idea to start library?
II see Maronci has invented
machine that will send 500 words
a minute"
That's nothing; II married one.'
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
BYRD WILL ATTEMPT TO
 MAN NONSTOP FLIGHT
COnqueror of North Pole Plans to Try New York to Paris Hop
 In Spring.

New York, -'eb. 9 Rl-Comman- der Richard Evelyn Byrd, air con- queror of the north pole, will con- pete this spring for the s25,Ooo prize offered by Raymond Orteig for the first nonstop flight between New York and Paris, the New York Times says today.
 floyd Bennett, naval aviation ma- chlnlst and Byrd's pilot when he flew from Spitzbergen to the north pole and back last spring, will be With Byrd in his new undertaking. Lieutenant Bernt Balchen of the Norwegian navy will probably be a member of the transatlantic crew. A Fokker monoplane of the Jose phine Ford type in which Byrd reached the top of the world, but larger, is now being built for the flyer. It will be driven by three Wright whirlwind engines of 225 horsepower each.
 It is believed the start will be made late May or early June. The plane will have a radius of at least 4,Ooo miles, providing a fair factor of safety in the 5000 mile trip from New York to Paris. One third of the distance will be over land.
 Capt. Rene Fonck, the French ace who was pilot of the Sikorsky plane when It crashed and burned at Roosevelt field, Long Island, last fall, while taking off on a trip to Paris, and Lieut.. Commander Noel DaviA. officer in charge of naval reserve activities of the navy department, are reported to be contemplating en- tering the race.
 Bennett, says the Times, has been granted SIX months leave of absence by the navy department. Comman- der Byrd is carried on the records of the department as retired officer assigned to active duty, although he is now on an extended leave of ab- sence.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
Varicose Veins Reduced or Money
 Back, Says Fair
Simple Home Treatment That Is
 Giving Amazing Results

The world progresses. Today ail- ments that took weeks to treat can now be ended in a few days If you have varicose veins or punches you can start today to bring them back to normal size, and if you are wise you will do so.
 Just get an original bottle of Moone's Emerald oil at any dispens- ing pharmacist and apply 1t night and morning to the enlarged veins. It is very powerful and penetrating, and only little is required.
 After a few days treatment the veins will begin to grow smaller and by regular use will soon reduce to normal.
 Moone's Emerald Oil is also a marvellous healing agent. One ap- plication for instance stops the itch- ing of eczema, and a few applica- tions cause the eruptions to dry up, scale off and completely disappear. It is equally as effective in barber's itch, salt rheum, redness and in- fanimatory skin trouble.
 People who want to reduce vari- cose veins, or get rid of eczema, ul-. cers, or piles in a few days should not hesitate to get a bottle at once. It Is so powerful that a small bottle lasts a long time. Any pharmacy can supply you. Fair Drug Dept. sells lots of it.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09

who hear that the railroad station is in the possession of their troops.
 The conservatives, who are fight ing for the cause of President Diaz, have had 150 of their men killed in the Chinandega region. The number of killed in the liberal ranks, SUD- porting President Sacasa, is not known. Forty-seven wounded of the conservative army reached Managua last night. They bear wounds from machettes, bullets and clubs.
 Earlier reports from Chinandega which is situated 60 miles from Man agua. were that the liberals had en- trenched il the center of the town whereby they were able to hold off the conservatives. The liberals had placed four machine guns in the towers of Calvario church. Conserv- ative headquarters here. however. that General Diego Var gas, was attacking from the south- eastern part of the town with several hundred men and that a further $50 men had been despatched from Que-
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
appointment of . receiver pending .

appointment of . receiver pending . community property settlement.
 She charges that her husband concealed community assets when she signed an agreement for . pro- perty settlement at the time of their separation 8 year ago. She accept ed $50,OOo as her share on her hus- bands representation that the com- munity property was worth $1o0.000.
 In seeking new property settle ment Mrs. Wilson says Wilson's Monterey county estate alone is worth $100,o00 and that her husband has an income of $10o,000 a year from his profession in addition to contracts for royalties from plays and novels valued at s10o,0oo, be- sides owning stocks and bonds worth s30,000.
 Mrs. Wilson declares that her hus- band is now in Oregon and IS about to dispose of his properties.
 The Wilson's were married in San Francisco, June 13, 1912, and sepa- rated February 1, 1926. H
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
Use Cops Whistle to
 Stop Car, Rob Driver

Revere, Mass, Fep. 9 (UP)-Us- ing a traffic officers whistle. three bandits stopped an automobile on the outskirts Of this city shortly petore midnight, robbed the driver of $40 and escaped in his car.
 The victim. Abraham Cohen, 2s, of Everett, was knocked uncon- scious, handcuffed and left beside the road
 Reporting the robbery to police, Cohen said he had stopped his car after hearing the whistle which he interpreted as a police signal,
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09

At the 35th annual meeting of the Stanley Works Mutual Benefit asso- citation which was held at the Elks hall last Saturday evening, February s, John A. Moore was elected pres iaent. MT. Moore has always taken q keen interest in the Mutual Bene- fit association having served as its vice-president for two terms. He has been employed at the Stanley Works for the past 23 years. At present he Is in charge of the piece work department.
 Other officers elected at the meet Ing were: president, W. s. War ner; secretary treasurer, E. J. Mill lerick; directors, F. A. Myers, Ar thur E. Fortin, William J. O'Brien, Walter Broadley.
 After the business meeting the committee furnished a pleasing en- tertainment consisting of several acts of vaudeville. Wittstein's Col legiate orchestra of New Haven furnished the music for dancing.
 George W. Gauer, foreman in one of the butt departments at the hard ware and steel plant completed 25 years service with the company on February 5. In recognition of this continuous service he was presented with a gold watch by the company. The presentation speech was made by Vice. President Walter H. Hart in the presence of number of his as sociate foremen. MT. Gauer also be- came a member of the Stanley Quar- ter Century club and was welcomed into that organization by the presi- dent, T. L. Weed.
 John F. Connors, formerly em- ployed at the steel plant has been made superintendent of the steel di- vision at the American Tube & Stamping plant.
 Catherine Robinson of the steel division will leave the company's employ next Friday to enter St. Francis hospital to train to become a nurse Her position will be taken by Marie c. Heslin.
 The following employees who have completed ten years service with the company have been presented with ten year service pins: Louise Dad dario, Walenty Stepien, Joseph Deli.
 MT. and Mrs. F. ". Pelton sailed February 3, for a Mediterranean cruise, from New York on the Hol- land- America s. s. Rotterdam" After touching at Madeira they will land in Spain to spend four days in Saville and Granada.
 Their next stop will be Algiers and five days will be given to trip by rail back to Biskra, a large oasis in.the desert and on to Tunis, where they again join the boat.
 They will spend two days each in Athens, Constantinople, and the Holy Land, and then 10 days in Egypt, including trip by steamer up the Nile and a visit to the tombs of kings.
 After a short stop In Venice and Naples they will land in southern France and leave the cruise. They will go to Paris for two weeks and