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The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14
ACME OUTFIT WAS
INDICTED in GEORGIA

ATLANTA, Ga.-A million-dollai
mail-order swindle was brought tc
light here when three men, d. w
Nichols, W. H. Gaines and James G.
Grimes, operating as Acme Orange
Farms, Gainesville, Fla, and La
Grange, Texas; Fulghum Hatchery
Birdsboro, Pa, and other cities, and
the Busy Bee Apiary of Roslyn, N. Y.
and other places, were arrested at
their headquarters in downtown
hotel
Checks amounting to $4,740.48, with
deposit slips already made out to To-
cal banks, were found in Nichols
possession, as well as orders for adj
vertising and office equipment. This
sum was said to be only part of one
days receipts.
Investigation was instigated by
Haynes McFadden of Atlanta, presi-
dent of the Southern Banking Pub
fishing company and editor of the
Southern Banker, in which advertis-
ing space was ordered by the trio.
Their scheme was to advertise poul-
try for sale in publications through
out the country at unusually low
prices, also new white clover honey in
COulO dl p1.aO per III pOuIOSs dIlQ OI-
anges at So box, all express charges
prepaid.
Checks were to be sent in advance,
and were forwarded to Atlanta where
they were cashed. In most cases ship
ments were never made, it is alleged
John A. Boykin, solicitor general of
Fulton county, says the alleged firms
had many letters on file from publica-
tions refusing to print their advertis-
ing, some commenting that it was a
fraud upon the face"
Nichols and Gaines were held in de-
fault of $4,000 bail under 18 indict-
ments by the Fulton county grand
jury, charging larceny after trust in
connection with their activities. Both
are also under bonds of 81 900 each on
a charge Of using the mails to de-
fraud.
Judge John D. Humphries issued an
injunction restraining local bankers
from honoring checks of the trio, thus
protecting $4,000 deposited to their
credit here.
The scheme has been in operation
since July. The three men were ar
rested in October for misuse of the
mails, but the federal grand jury
failed to find true bill against them
Solicitor Boykin reports that 5000
letters were received addressed to the
firms on one day.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14

When Arizona stockmen meet at
Salt Lake City January "a with Sec
retary Jardine of the federal depart
ment of agriculture, the chief matter
for discussion will be the proposals
for revision of present grazing fees,
submitted by c.. E. Rachford, inspect
or of grazing, and Dan d. Easement,
Kansas stockman.
The original Rachford report was
completed in 1923, but has been held
in suspense owing to the depressed
condition of the live stock industry in
recent years. A general reduction
averaging 25 per cent from the Rach-
ford scale was advised. Inspector
Rachford then submitted supple
mental report, dated November 1,
1926, in which, after allowing for the
decrease IN private rentals for range
lands, he proposed instead a reduction
of approximately 8 per cent on cattle
and per cent on sheep from his first
figures.
Mr.. Easements schedule, though
lower than the first Rachford figures,
represents an increase Of approx
mately 9 per cent for the Arizona live
stock industry. If adopted, his in
creases would be spread over the four
years 1927-30, inclusive, with the
proviso that after 1880, fees shall be
adjusted to prices paid for products
of the range, and shall vary from year
to year proportionately." The Rach-
ford scale would take effect immedi-
ately on adoption.
Thus far, Western stockmen have
opposed both sets of proposals, not
only because they mean increased fees
but on the asserted ground that they
mark the beginning Of federal pol
icy which would commercialize ma
tional forest ranges.
The following table shows in the
first column present average fees lin
cents per head per month) on cattle
and sheep in the various districts; in
the second column, rentals of private
lands according to the rechecked fig
ures; in the third column, fees pro-
posed by Mr.. Rachford in his final
range appraisal; and in the fourth
column, fees as recommended by Mr..
Easement
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14
BOY AUTOMOBILE BANDIT
is CAUGHT IN PHOENIX

Roy Varney, 27, confessed to dep
uties sheriff Sunday afternoon at
Phoenix that he was the desperate
who held up and robbed Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Lorenzen and son, Lawrence, of
Chicago, ILL.,, at the point of pistol
near Gillespie dam the night of jan
uary 3,,and drove off in their car with
five pieces of luggage, leaving them
bound and gagged on the desert.
The youth was arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Walter Baker in the vicinity
of South Fifth avenue and West
Washington street, when he started
to enter the Lorenzen car, parked in
that section.
He had nearly $50 on his person,
part of the money taken from Loren
zen the night Of the holdup and told
officers that the stolen suitcases arc
intact at the Bostrom ranch in Pleas
ant valley.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14
December Record
Month Gt Canyon

Travel to Grand Canyon national
park in December totalled 1929 visit
ors, it was stated by j. r. Eakin, sup
erintendent. This is an increase over
the same month last year of 210. Con-
sidering weather conditions it is re-
markable that there was any increase
at all
After run of 670 consecutive en-
try days, motorist failed to register
on December "a. Considering the
fact that roads have not been Eener-
ally improved, this is rather a re-
markable record.
Weather records show that the to-
tai snowfall on the south rim amount
ed to "a inches. This is double the
normal amount for the month. How
ever, warm, clear weather had re-
duced the amount on the ground to
six inches at the end of the month.
Approach roads are in bad shape
at present. The melting snow has
caused them to become very soft and
muddy. The only passable route IS
the Williams road and this should be
attempted only in the early morning.
AS a general rule motorists are adj
vised not to attempt the trip into the
Canyon at present. 1t should be re-
membered that conditions on the Ma
tional Old Trails highway do not pre-
vail on Canyon approaches. The for
mer is modern improved highway,
while the latter are not.
The only rim trip open in the park
at present is the Hermit Rim drive.
Being paved, this road is kept open
the entire year. Visitors arriving by
train or motor can avail themselves of
the fine canyon views along this great
scenic road. All trails into the canyon
are open.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14
JEROME MEXICANS
CUT UP EACH OTHER

Louis Loya is in Jail in Jerome and
Manuel Gables in the United Verde
hospital there, lowering between life
and death, as the result of cutting
scrape between the two which oc-
Cured in the copper camp Thursday
night, according to meager informa-
ton received from Chief of Police
Crowley.
Gables is not expected to survive,
Loya's knife having penetrated his
lungs and liver when he was struck
in the back and also having slashed
his abdomen during the struggle.
County Attorney w. E. Patterson
and his deputy, Judge John J.
Sweeney, were called to Jerome to
take the victims dying statement.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14
LARGEST COUNTY IN WORLD

The Earth says this about Coco
nino County, and if The Earth says
it, we naturally infer it knows all
about the world:
Flagstaff, with its high altitude,
mountains, streams, forests, and man
ifold sights for tourists, is the center
and seat of the largest county in the
United States-Coconino County, with
1858 square miles Of territory The
Santa Fe railroad which serves that
territory, ties up with the Arizona
wonderland, leading from Flagstaff,
including the Painted Desert, Petri-
fled Forests, the Indian reservations
and other important scenic and
natural wonders. In several of the
valleys in the county there are pros
porous farms. The numbering indus
try runs into millions yearly"
of motor tourists will make their way
every month of the year.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14
"Puff for Puff Says
Legislative Lady

In recognition of her charitable at
titude toward tobacco and an occa-
sional "cuss word" the members of the
house, through the agency of Speak
er Crawford, testified to their graft
tude by making a formal present to
representative Nellie 7. Bush of
Yuma
81 do not object to smoking" she
told the speaker Tuesday, IF the men
can work better while smoking or, for
that matter, chewing or swearing.
And l reserve the right for myself
to chew gum or powder my nose, when
and where it seems meet and proper.
When she opened the package yes
terday, she found packet of chew
ing gum, box of face powder and a
powder puff
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14
HOUeU Is Elected
Shrine POtentGte

Peter P. Howell, Tucson, was elect
ed potentate of Ell Zaribah Temple,
Order of the Mystic Shrine, at a
meeting Wednesday night. Other Of
ficers chosen were: Cliff Carpenter,
Phoenix, chief rabban; Jim Mallot,
Globe, assistant rabban; Quin Ander-
son, Phoenix, high priest and prophet;
Harry Clark, Warren, divan; Louis
Galland, Phoenix, recorder; Shirley
Cllristy, Vic Hanny, H. H. Hotchkiss
and Peter P. Howell, representatives
to the imperial council, and Tom Mad
dock, Phoenix, trustee.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14
Aimee VIII Talk
to Phoenix Folks

Mrs. Aimee Semple Mcpherson, pas
tor evangelist of Angelus Temple in
Los Angeles, who begins lecture
tour of the United States shortly aft
er February /, has included Phoenix
in her itinerary and will appear for
her lecture before Phoenix crowds at
the Echo Canyon bowl between the
dates Of February Fl and 25, accord
ing to an announcement made.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14
Cooperative Fidelity

In the brave old days in Salt Lake
City a squad of Mormon beauties had
assembled at the railroad station to
bid their fiance farewell.
81 will think Of you night and day.
he promised them. "I'll be faithful to
you during my absence. No other
bevy will have any charm for me-"
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14
Truthful Tommy

A shop was giving away toy bal
looms to children. One little fellow
asked if he might have two.
Sorry" said the clerk, "but we
only give one balloon to each boy.
Have you a brother at homer"
The youngster was truthful, but he
did want another balloon.
mo-" he replied regretfully, then
added hopefully, "but my sister has,
and | want one for him."
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14
Monte Vista q Hotel
TO Be Proud OF

Flagstaff's new community hotel,
the Monte Vista, was opened last Sum
day. 1t is modern in every detail and
is of splendid design and construction.
Erected at cost of S260,000 for site,
buildings and furnishings, it is a
credit to the energetic and forward
looking citizens of Flagstaff and they
have every reason to be proud of it,.
st. Johns Observer.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14

Tailor (having measured customer
for suit): "And how would you like
the pockets, sir z"
Scot: "Well-iust a wee bit deefi-
cult to get at"
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14

The Sun does all kinds of COM
mercial and society printing at rea-
sonable prices.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14
Cheating The Floor

Cheating the Floor
A new broom sweeps clean unless
a new bride uses all the straws see
ing if her cake is done.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-14

of motor tourists will make their way
every month of the year.
, 1927-01-29

Here's quick genuine relief for
even the Oldest, most obstinate
rheumatic aches.
u on gan. ly q little clo2n's.
Its stimulating ingredients send
freshly purified blood tingling
swiftly through the pain-riddeD
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-06

In innumerable counties. The
Hottentot Jingle. for instance.
leaves out the priest ana other
persons not at home in Africa
and puts In elephants. which
would b N at ease In the English
.-GhHUaas
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-06
Investment Opportunities in.
the National Capital

The resident partner and director of large New York
stock exchange firm having offices here advises Washington
people that there many safe and advantageous investment
Opportunities in-the National Capital and that it is much
wiser to avail of these opportunities than invest away from
Washington in the inner affairs of which not
thoroughly known
This is sound and competent advice and if generally fol-
lowed by people, would benefit individual investors and
the city whole keeping money here that away
Local securities have offered better investments
Washington people than Our banking institutions and
our public utilities for example prosperous
e on better footing They ably managed by Washington
men in whom the public has confidence The quoted prices
Tor them not fictitious and they not surrounded by
speculative conditions that might keep wise investors uneasy
There other safe and profitable local securities
Washington people sustain immense losses annually through
Investments in stocks and other securities of distant
about which they know nothing except what has been told
hem by statesmen Or through letters This of course
notably true to Oil and other concerns which are fraudulent
from start to finish
An investment local securities well recommended bv
Bankers and investment houses has the distinct advantage
that the investor keep informed to conditions of the
companies he may have invested in These investments too
ere not subject to violent fluctuations They are devoid Of
me elements Of speculative adventures
Washington banking and investment houses are always
Wiling to advise prospective purchasers as to local securities
ana to aid in making wise investments The banks themselves
Freely invest in the best Of local securities
misguided people who sink many dollars in fraudulent oil
nd otner companies would put their money into good local
or pieces Of real the District thew would
Ind themselves in possession of something worth real money
he best investment in the United States today is dot Of
cnnd or home in the District Of Columbia # wisely made
mere need be uneasne Every foot of ground in this
Federal territory will rise in value in coming years Bought
g around its present values District estate is bound to
increase IN worth Look back the history of this city
ma see you can find time when real deprecated in
value bought at right prices Consider the fortunes that
nave been made in District real estate and that are being
made. ~ ~ yong
You do not need to go Florida or California to make
money in real estate Great opportunities are right here in the
Capital City of the nation. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-06
DIR. FRANK CRANES
DAILY EDITORIAL
By DIR. FRANK CRANE
CopyTight. 1927, New York
Evening Journal, Inc,
Registered o. 8. Patent Office.
What We Need Most


YVHE trouble is:
We don't have time.
We don't have time to get acquainted with those who
live around and don't have time to get acquainted with
ourselves
Just keeping the machinery of life going takes all our
time.
The two sides of lives are the material and the
spiritual
We in the spiritual side easier than we can
on the material side We propped up that side with
pointed props We have to eat and have pay for
what we eat The earnest creditor and the mporunate
lord dog steps, Life is real and life is earnest around
the first of each month
If we shrk responsibilities that side of life we
up against hard actuality with bang Materalsim
is not theory; it is actuality
The consequences of Sinking the other side Of life
the spruaare not apparent but they equally
disastrous
Those who do become shallow and cold.
"And he whose soul is flat-the sky
Will cave in on him by and by
The thing we need most is time-tme to discover our
Selves time to think thoughts; time stop before
have to decides time think before say the biting
word time put ourselves in the other shoes be-
fore make condemnation; time to romp with the
fairies Of childhood the turmoil of maturity Time is what
need most Of all.
And than any of these need time to visit our
own souls our City of Refuge in times of trouble.
Says Matthew Arnold:
90" /" in its lonely moonlight, lives the SOUL
Mountains surround it, and sweet virgin air.
Cold FLASHING past it, crystal waters rolls
We visit it by moments, all, too rare"
Copyright 1927 BY The Mcclure syndcatoI
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-06
ONCE-OVERS

When you take time than necessary to state your
business to in office you should not be offended
if he summariy dismisses you.
This is period Of high -pressure endeavor.
Every in position Of ordinary responsibility has
something to do every minute he is at his desk
you occupy Of his time than he can afford to give
you make necessary for him to work speed which
lessons efficiency.
Possibly make necessary for him stay later in his
office thereby hinderng prompt fument Of his outside
appointments
Perhaps demand of his time involves the office girl
through delayed dctation.
When you call friend at his office make it short
you desire to VISIT make appointment that will be
mutually convenient.
BE may not tell you So but irrtates to be inter-
Eupted during his business hOura
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-06
The VOOdOO Doctor
Even He Had Some Sense

Dr. Pickett Of Western Missouri University has studied
Cor years ancient African supersons including strange
yoodooism onethd religion onehd superstition onehird
healing magic Nearly all socaled negro stories and
lions were really invented by white men, and borrowed BY
negroes -
But voodooism is their OWN There many queer some
unpleasant things about it. In early days human sacrifice was
included in it's ritual
But there is some good all things evil so there i.
some common in voodoois Voodoo doctors told
negro mothers that frightening their children made them
mock kneed and tickling their feet gave them fits
We know that frightening does cause but
does worse Injuries the MIND causes mental timidity
That lasts through life.
Many rich people spend their money hiring servants to
Or their children The servants to themselves trouble
I'll the children with supersous fears of ghosts and other
10rors Voodoo doctors at least would discourage THAT
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-06
NEGOTIATIONS
OF A WIFE
BY Helen Rowland.
Wise-and Otherwise

Wise-and Otherwise
IN the last analysis, your success
i Is measured, not by the num-
Der Of people who admire you,
nor by the number of people who
envy you-but by the. number Of
people who LOVE you.
Nose women have the mistaken
idea, that the way to preserve
love. like a Jar of fruit, Is by
clamping the lid on tight.
After two long years, a love.
affair doesn't need to be broken
off; 1t just naturally says in the
middle and comes apart.
No wise wife investigates her
husbands kiss merely for traces
Of alcohol, these days; she makes
sure Of not missing anything, by
investigating 1t also for traces Of
hair-tonic, creosote, juniper and
varnish:
SO much fuller than a woman's
10 OSCduSS ne SpSHUS HSdFly three"
quarters Of it in hunting up
things for woman to do.
Even a mans morality and up.
rightness may be ins..ired by
vanity in his anxiety to be known
as good and worthy"
Choosing a wife is the most i'm.
portant act Of a mans life-and
the one to which he gives the
least thought, time and intelli.
gence.
To make an interesting CONVEX.
sation, a woman doesn't need to
know a thing about the subject.
All she need to know Is enough to
compliment the man on how much
HE knows about it.
Real love lives by what Il
feeds Contamination. by what
1t is denied.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-06
Head of House.


THE man should be the head
u Of the family-or at least be
allowed to think he Essays Bill.
lie Burke. actress-wife Of Flo Zieg.
field, producer Of the famous Fol.
lies. in an intervi wv by Sidney
sutherland in this weeks Liberty.
mo woman ought to be the head
Of the family" Sutherland reports
Miss Burke as saying.
THAT is a mans Job and a mans
duty. If, unfortunately. woman
has one Of those clinging vines,
a colorless mate who wants to
lay his head in her lap and have
his temples stroked. for the sake
Of their eventual happiness she
should try to build a spine in the
creature"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-06
Freezing the Fire
A New Fire Extinguisher

German science designs fire exngusher that will presently
appear in this country, perhaps is filled with LIQUID
Carbon dioxde substance that employ in fire enguisers
here But in the German machine the liquid dioxide
forced into steel conainer under high pressure And is
transformed in the contaner into carbon dioxide SNOW
This artificial snow has temperature of 70 degrees cent?
Grade below the freezing point This puts out the fire by
sitting it, forming vapor that prevents combustion It also
reduces the temperature of the burning substance so suddenly
and violently that the cold intense for burning In other
words 1.-THE temperature falls below the point Of ignition
This extnguisher will prevent the burning Of gasoline
md other highly inflammable substances.
win undoubtedly be useful in this country which has the
axsatsst fire waste any nation in the world.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-06
UHAr An ACJFOL RAG!
~ | THOUGHT IT GAS SO
CLASSY ~ The SroRe!
By ELSIE ROBINSON

Diue serge rag while the males
OF our family had whole suits
rebuilt with nary a surtax. The
answers came in an avalanche.
Many Of them were sympathetic
means and yelps from fellow
female sufferers. But there were
several letters from retail mer-
chants which conveyed some most
illuminating facts. These facts
are summed up in an article by
Eleanor Gilbert which appeared
, in the November 1S issue of
LIBERTY" It was entitled
mot KNOCKING THE LADIES
BUT STILL FINDING A LIT.
TIE FAULT WITH THEM"
And 1t told how Us Girls our.
selves are responsible for the ex-
cess charges on our clothes.
Miss Gilbert calls attention to
the fact which so riled US in our
previous article - namely, that
mems clothes Of exactly the same
quality and practically the same
cut as women's, cost much less,
She mentions the simple matter
Of plain felt hats.
Mediate" says she, ION plain
felt hats, circled with a band Of
ribbon, in quantity, and quality,
IL not style, like mems" Look az
the prices
-5 Plain Felt Hats
Mems
Exclusive Shops-$6 to SO.
Department Stores - 1925 So
So.
Women's
$7.50-$S.75-$15.
The same condition applies to
the price Of coats. Feminine
Z sport coats are now made Of
exactly the same material as
masculine overcoats, tailored in
the same manner; the only differ.
ence seeming to be that the mans
coat buttons from the left and
the womafl's from the right. Does
this slight difference justify the
400 increase in price which is
often made?
Or there's the question Of
shirts. blouses. sweaters and
similar tailored articles for
women. why" asks Miss Gil.
bert, "can a man buy q good
quality shirt Of madras or Eng.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-06
FATE OF OLD
RHYME

EOR generations. says a writer
Il in the Mentor, English-speak.
ing childreni have thrilled with de.
light over the enhancing story Of
the house that Jack built. They
have had plenty of company In
their excitement over 1.-The cock
that crew in the morn. to wake tie
priest all shaven and shorn, who
msrsaef the man all tattered and
torn, who kissed the maiden all
iforlorn, who MIXED the COW with
the crumpled horn. that tossed the
dog. that worried the cat. that
killed the rat. that ate the malt.
that lay In the house that Jack
but +"