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The Coconino sun., 1927-02-18
RIFLE CLUB MEMBERS TO
AIM VEN-DATED NIGHTS

The Flagstaff Rifle club at its
regular monthly meeting in the club
room, basement Of the Breen-D -Dingle
Drug store, Monday evening, decided
to keep the club open on the even
dated nights of the month until the
regular meeting night in March, in
stead Of every night as has been done
during the past two weeks.
All members present took advan-
tage of the opportunity to improve
their craftsmanship and some excep-
tionally good scores were made. Out
of a possible score of 100 were the
following: Flett, 98; Snyder, "a; Sol
berg, 90; Morgan, SO; Miller, SO;
Beard, Jr., 80; Cree, 81, and Gaisser,
n. The scores made are challenge
and any member of the club may at
tempt to equal or better them.
The Flagstaff Rifle club is an af-
filiated organization of the National
Rifle association Of America and
there are no special obligations for
war service entailed upon members.
The object is encouragement of mill
tary rifle and pistol shooting. The
association is approved by the national
board for promotion of rifle practice
and by the secretary of war.
1t is the desire of the executive
committee Beard, Miller, Gaisser
and Snyder-that each business in
Flagstaff favor the club with one or
more memberships.
The club room will be open tonight
and each even dated night afterward.
The next regular meeting will be the
second Monday night in March.
The Coconino sun., 1927-02-18
HIRAMS DISCUSSED
COLLEGE ATHLETICS

The Hiram club under the leader
ship of County Attorney Frank M.
Gold turned the searchlight of public
opinion on college athletics last Fri
day.
Jake Bracker in his usual happy
way gave q fine description of the
personnel and excellent caliber of the
Flagstaff Teachers college athletes
and showed the standing of our local
college as the best it has ever been.
Mr. Detloff followed with rOusing
talk on the invasion of New Mexico
by the college basketball squad. Their
travels, games, and other interesting
doings were ably reviewed by this
basketball star.
Phil Doughty pleased the Hirams
immensely with several selections at
the piano.
The Hirams in a series of terse and
witty speeches set forth their beliefs
in the value of athletics as an indis-
pensable part Of a college education.
A sound and trained mind cannot
reach it's fullest capacity unless
housed in we'll trained athletic body.
The success Of any school is aided
greatly by well balanced and sue
cessful series of athletic contests in
which all students should engage ac-
cording to their abilities. The Greeks,
whose philosophy and educational sys-
tenn is the foundation of the same for
today, excelled in athletics, proof posi-
tive of the argument favoring an ath-
letic program for our schools. These
and other conclusions were advanced
making the luncheon program one of
value and Informative nature.
The Coconino sun., 1927-02-18

DIR. Francis Burgette Short
Woman's club and through and ar
rangement made by Ray H. Simpson,
manager Of the local j. G. Penney
store.
DR.. Short for some time has given
part of his time to the writing of busi-
ness and inspirational articles for the
monthly magazine published by the
Penney company.
He possesses an unusual knowledge
of human nature and frequently pune
tuates his address with keen humor
which serves to intensity the effect
iveness of his message. He speaks
straight from the shoulder with com.
mendable fearlessness and no small
degree of brilliancy. His subject will
be in connection with Flagstaff's pos
sibilities and responsibilities and all
who hear him will be more than re-
paid. Several here, including Mr.
Simpson and John @. Thomas, city
superintendent of schools, have heard
him and acclaim his power as an eff
fective and magnetic speaker.
There will be no charge to hear him
and all Flagstaff people are cordially
invited. He will speak at the College
at 1870 in the morning and at the
Woman's club at eight in the evening
Thursday of next week.
The Coconino sun., 1927-02-18
FLAGSTAFF GUN CLUB is
Still. TIED FOR SECOND
PLACE In THE UNCLE DUD

Flagstaff Gun club kept it's grip
with Phoenix, Fort Morgan and Yuma
in their tie for second place in the
Uncle Dud Intermountain telegraph
ic clay pigeon tournament by beat
ing Walsenburg on Sunday.
it's a hard race. The tie will be
broken before long, when teams in
the tie have to shoot against each
other; but as long as it lasts it's some
contest
Perfect 25 scores were made by
three Denver men, three of Phoenix,
one of Jerome; two of Yuma, two of
Flagstaff, one of Saguache, one of
Prescott, one of Ft. Collins and one
Of Longmont.
The local five high gun men were:
Wild Raudebaugh, Lefty Lewis, each
25; Ed Raudebaugh "a; Pete. Solberg
and DR.. Felix Manning, each %.
That feller, Lefty Lewis, sure is
breaking 'em this winter. He has
only missed two of his last rs tar
gets. Which is going somewhat, eh ?
Sundays contest results:
Denver 123, La Junta 118,
Phoenix 123, Alamosa Ia.
Fort Morgan 122, Jerome 119.
Yuma 122, Louisville Ill.
Flagstaff 120, Walsenburg 118.
Saguache 120, Scottsbluff 116.
Prescott 119, Sterling 1T.
Fort Collins 10, Longmont 119
The standings of the various clubs
The Coconino sun., 1927-02-18
MANY LEADING ARIZONA
EDUCATORS ON COLLEGE
SUMMER SCHOOL STAFF

The announcement made by Presi-
del.t Grady Gammage yesterday Of
the excellence of the instructors to
be on the local summer school faculty
shows clearly that cooperation exists
among the administrative forces OF
the state educational institutions.
Outstanding leaders in the educational
field, including men connected with
Tempe Teachers college, the Univer-
sity of Arizona and Phoenix Junior
college will be brought here as special
instructors during the 10 weeks of
the summer school.
In addition to the instructors from
state institutions, the staff will be
augmented by leading educators in
the public schools of Arizona. The
policy of the college in bringing Ari-
zona instructors will give an Arizona
flavor. The plan is to bring each year
into the faculty different set of Ari-
zona instructors, in each case to be
selected solely on educational qualifi-
cations.
President Gammage also announced
that the college will bring specialists
from some of the leading institutions
of the United States.
"The healthy influence that sum-
mer faculty can give to the teachers
of the state can only come through
their close, contact with the problems
that confront Arizona" said Presi-
dent Gammage, "and, while the sum-
mer school this year will take on de
cided Arizona tinge, the courses Of
fered will be broad and comprehensive
enough to appeal to teachers outside
the state"
The Coconino sun., 1927-02-18

expenditure OF more than $4,000
would have to be advertised for
bids. No materials or supplies could
be purchased directly, if in excess
of $2500 cost. They also would come
under the contract provisions, of the
measure if in excess of that amount.
''The commission would prescribe
the qualifications of all employees,
order and receive monthly from the
highway engineer reports of expend-
itures and work done would set up
a system of highways.
'The state auditor would be the
automatic governor of expenditures
and would be charged with the duty
of seeing that the outgo of money
did not exceed the potential income
as provided for in the budget. A
sum of $2500 would be provided for
the auditing of the highway books.
"a highway fund would be set up
under the terms of the measure, to
consist Of revenues from the state
tax, the gasoline tax, motor registra-
ton fees, legislative appropriations,
the sale of bonds, county funds and
the federal government
Members of the highway depart
ment, too, would like to see this or
similar bill passed. Buildings roads
and campaigning for a would-be-poli-
tical monarch are two different
things. The engineers of the high
way department would prefer build
ing roads, and know that their checks
are payable, each month on the basis
of the quality of their work, not on
their party affiliations.
If state institutions are ever going
to be taken out of politics, this is a
beginning.
The bill ought to be passed, and
then another bill ought to be passed
taking the University of Arizona out
of politics.
The Coconino sun., 1927-02-18
Local Boy Arrested
For Check Forgery

A 17-year-old Flagstaff boy was ar
rested Saturday afternoon on com
plant of d local druggist for passing
a worthless check. When the boy pre-
sented the check he was given only
$40 on the plea that to give the full
amount would take all the cash avail
able. Later in the day when the
check was presented at the bank it
was discovered worthless and that
the person whose name was signed to
it had not issued it. That same day
the boy attempted to pass another
check on one of the local banks but on
being question took the check and
left hurriedly.
The boy was picked up on the
streets Saturday afternoon and bound
over. Monday morning Judge j. E.
Jones of Superior court placed him on
temporary probation.
The Coconino sun., 1927-02-18
FANCHER SEES US FIRST
TIME IN 26 YEARS

C. H. Fancher, who was here for a
year in 1900 doing land work for the
Santa Fe Railroad company, dropped
off here with his wife the first of the
week to spend a couple days, renew
acquaintance with old timers and see
whether we have grown. He said he
was astounded at the change here in
26 years and that he sort OF wishes
he had located here then and stayed
on. He is now in business in Spokane
and they were on their way home
from an eastern visit.
The Coconino sun., 1927-02-18
to date:
*Postponed match to be decided.

POSTPONED match to be decided.
Other scores made III Flagstaff
Sunday: Frank M. Gold, 22; Pat
Morgan, %, John Matthews, 21, L.
L. Mckinney, 18, Joe D. Tissaw, -,
Frank B. Goodman, 21, Joe Schmidt,
%. Paul Morton 20, T. D. Jessuppe,
%, G. w. Davis Is, Loren W. Cress,
%.
Flagstaff shoots against TT. Col
lins next Sunday. The latter bunch
is pretty well up in the percentage
column and we can't afford to take
anv chances on losing through any
Of our fellows staying away from the
traps. We have a lot Of men VINO
may any time break into the high
gun list; SO all get out.
The Coconino sun., 1927-02-18
FAMOUS LECTURER HERE
THURSDAY; TOPIC CIVIC
PROBLEMS; ALL INVITED

Next Thursday Flagstaff people
will have the opportunity to hear one
of the best known and most interest
ing lecturers in the United States
DR.. Francis Burgette Short Of New
York City.
DR.. Short is coming here under the
auspices of Flagstaff Chamber of
Commerce, Flagstaff Woman's club
and the Business and Professional
The Coconino sun., 1927-02-18
PATRIOTIC PROGRAM
AT EMERSON MONDAY

Pupils at Emerson school gave an
interesting Lincoln's birthday anc
Admission day program Monday al
ternoon. This was the program:
Song ....................-..B By the school
Flag Salute
A Little Life Of Lincoln .-.--..-.-
... Miss Bowman's Pupils
Respect for the Flag, ....--.-.-.-.--..-.-...
.....,...-...-..... Eight 7th Grade Pupils
Piano Solo .......... Harry Rickel
Lu Ii Learns About Lincoln.
...-.......s-..... Miss Kinsey's Pupils
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address ...--
........ Bernard Wright
Song Arizona ........-. Sixth Grade
The State Seal Of Arizona ...-...-...-
Ernestyne Fay
Arizona History .........- Fred Merkle
The State Flag of Arizona
........ Harris Burke
Some Arizona Poems .....-------.---.-.--...
Mrs. Carron's Pupils
song Fifth Grade
The Coconino sun., 1927-02-18
NOTICE

We will sell at our store in Flagstaff
on February 2S, 1927, at 10 o'clock a.
M, to the highest bidder, one lot Of
household goods to pay storage and
advertising costs. J. H. Harper and
Company, Flagstaff, Ariz. 2-18-1tf
The Coconino sun., 1927-02-18

The Sun does all kinds of COM
mercial and society printing at rea-
sonable prices.
The Coconino sun., 1927-02-18

Orders taken at The Sun office
for engraved cards, letter heads and
envelopes.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-20
TUITION BOOSTED
 OVER AT WESLEYAN
Students Also Must Room in
 DOrInitOrieS

Middletown. Conn.,, June 20 P0 The board of trustees of Wesleyan university has voted to increase the tuition beginning with the year 192S-29, it was announced last night. The tuition now is $22o and probably will be raised to $400. The exact amount will be determined at g meeting of the executive committee at an early date.
 The board also has ruled that be- ginning in 1928. all undergraduates must room in dormitories or in fra ternity houses on the campus unless living at home or unless permission of the administrator is given to re- side elsewhere.
 A committee for the centennial which is to be held in 1881 was named with George w. Dawson, Of Greenwich, as chairman. The cleo ton of George I. Bodine. '06. of Philadelphia. as alumni trustee. was announced. also the reelection of Vice President Leroy A. HoUland. who is on leave of absence.
 President James l.. McConaughy, of Wesleyan, delivered the bacca- laureate address in chapel yesterday morning and a university service was held last evening with Professor Emeritus William North Rice as the speaker.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-20
Lindbergh Seeking Place
 Where He Can Get Rest

New York, June 20 R-Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh stlll believes there is a little town in the west where he will be able to drop from the eyes of the public.
 This was revealed today by Acting Lieutenant Arthur Wallander. off, eial personal bodyguard to Colonel Lindgergh during his stay in this city.
 Colonel Lindbergh. he said. had told him he believed "all fuss and excitement" over him would die down in a week or so and he then would so somewhere for rest where he isn't known
 Are you intending to rltch q tent ir darkest Africa'" Lieut., Wallander asked him. .
 "No. I'll go to some little town out in the middle west. somewhere where nobody will pay any attention to me-, 'Lindbergh replied,
New Britain herald., 1927-06-20
NEW OUTBREAK IN
 CALF. WATER WAR
Los Angeles Waterline Dyna.
 mitM Again

Los Angeles, June 20 R-Owens Valley, scene of wate' war be- tween ranchers and the City of Los Angeles. today echoed defiance at peace officers who sought to fix re- sponsibility for still ano;her dyna- hitting apparently intended to dam age the great aqueduct system upon which more than 1,000.ooO persons depend for water.
 The latest blasing occurred yester- day, when 8 charge Of explosive. planted in spite of the watchfulness O. scores of armed guards, blew out q 16-foot section of concrete lined ditch two miles south of Lone Pine.
 The blast, which was felt in Lone Pine, did not materially impair the operation of the aqueduct, officials reported.
 Although the waterway was under heavy patrol the guards in the vii clnity reported seeing no one ap- proach the big ditch. The roar of the blast was the first suspicion they had of another attack. Deputy sheriffs from Inds spendence were rushed to the scene but no clues were found. Although officers said several sus- pected persons had been placed un- der surveillance,
 The dynamiting was the fourth within a month in Owens Valley. where ranchers have sought repara- the City of Los Angeles.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-20
PLAY GOLF MATCH
 DESPITE SHOWERS
Bob Gardner and Steiner Win
 Battle on 18th Green

Despite the driving rain of yes. terday. Bob Gardner. former anna teur champion of the country, and Harold. Steiner, Metropolitan star, matched golf shots with Bill Sweeney and Chet Irwin at the Shuttle Meadow club in the feature event of the annual reunion of the class of 1912 of Yale University. The match was one of the most bitter fought on the course in many seasons with the famous visitors winning one up at the 18th hole.
 It was Steiner, one of the low handicap man in the Metropolitan district. who shot the marvellous golf during the match. With the rain driving hurricane over the course and making the greens and fairways auagmires of mud and wet grass. the New Yorker turned in crack 74 for a marvellous score considering con- ditions.
 He had a 37 going out and he duplicated the count coming in. Gardner had 75. Irwin 79 and Sweeney a 77. Irwin had trouble with his puts and missed several short shots that he would have or dinarily made.
 It was more than reunion for Steiner because he first took up golf under the tutelage of Val Flood. pro at Shuttle Meadow. Val had Steiner for pupil at Far Rockaway 20 years ago and in yesterdays match. the New York star used a set of clubs made for him by Flood.
 The rain kept hundreds of disap- pointed fans from viewing the match. The appearance of Gardner here was an event of supreme im- portance to the members and golf fans at Shuttle Meadow. The bat tie given the two visitors by Sweeney and Irwin with the match going an extra hole. has started agitation among the members to bring the Ma tional and Metropolitan stars back again for a. fair-day match.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-20
PREDICTS RETURN
 0F CHINESE KINGS
Former Boy Emperor" Not h.
 terStM in Job, However

London. June 20 R>-The oipn- ion that China Is suffering more than anything else from ''too many rotten generals" and that the time will come when the country again will have an emperor. was expressed by Hsuan Tung, former boy en- peror" of China in an interview with the Tientsin correspondent of the Daily Express. Hsuan. who has lived in the Japanese concession of Tientsin since he was forced to leave the imperial palace at Picking in 1925. declaring that he never wished to be emperor again. said:
 Tt is no sinecure to he emperor or king today. A good emperor or king must be representative of and father to his people. and I am not good enough morally or men tally to be father to the people of China. I am sure the time will come when there again will be an emperor in United China. but it must be somebody greater than l."
 Nevertheless he added that his enc ambition was to serve the Chi nese people and make any sacrifice 10 help them. He wished to visit England and Europe and thereafter settle down as an ordinary citizen or statesman and assist in the re- construction of China. Discussing the present state of the country, he Said:
 What do we see' Nothing hut maladn,inistration. treachery. brib- cry and wars. China is suffering more than anything else from too many rotten generals. They are cyerywherc, fighting and marching backwards and forwards-not for China but for themselves; they are struggling for their own personal gain"
 Asked his opinion of Chang Tso- Lin (the northern dictator). Hsuan declared: He is like all the rest of them, except that he seems to have made determined stand against the Eolsheviki. His dicta- torship is important because 1t will bring together all the parties of the north. but it must not be forgotten that it will also consolidate swiftly all the factions now divided in the south. Whether he will succeed de- ponds almost entirely on what help he receives from England and Japan. know Japan will help him because she knows heb own inter- ests arc threatened"
New Britain herald., 1927-06-20
CAUGHT SMUGGLING.
 ARMS INTO MEXICO.
Trio Nabbed Near Border Had
 Truck Loads of Guns

Los Angeles, June 20 R>--Three men were held hAe today on charges of conspiracy to violate the federal neutrality act. and truck and trail- CT load of rifles and ammunition was under guard at San Pedro as the re- suit of federal officers frustrating an alleged attempt to smuggle them into Mexico.
 The contraband was located and taken under official guard about 50 miles north of Santa Barbara while en route to San Pedro where it was to be loaded on ship. The three men were arrested here yesterday by detectives. They are John B. Man nersean. said to be president of the Pacific Arms company of San Fran cisco, Guillermo Posas, an attorney
New Britain herald., 1927-06-20
MRS. CHARLES P. MERWIN
 LOSES FIGHT WITH DEATH
Blood Transfusions Fail to Save Life of We'll Known TrunlbuIl
 Street Resident

Despite the noble efforts of Rich ard B. Pinches. who submitted to two blood transfusions to save the life of Mrs. I;uth (Corbin) Merwin. wife of Charles P. Merwin of IS Trumbull street. Mrs. Merwin passed away at the New Britain General hospital last evening at o'clock. following an illness of four weeks.
 Several weeks ago. when Mrs. Merwin was first taken ill. Mir. Pinches submitted to the transfu- sion, and on Friday. when she be- gan to take a change for the worse, he again agreed to transfusion.
 Mrs. Merwin was born in this city. December 2S. 1891, the daugh- ter Of the late George w. Corbin and Mrs. Co'hin. She attended the public schools here, including New Britain High school. After her graduation she entered National Park seminary at Washington. D. C.
 She was very popular locally and out-of-town. and her friends are deeply grieved at the untimely loss of one whose courage during illness inspired those about her. Frater- nally she was active in the Woman's club and the Sunshine society. She was also member of the South Congregational church.
 Surviving her are her husand. her mother, Mrs. George w. Corbin: three sisters. Mrs Colton D. Noble and Mrs. Richard D. Pinches of New Britain. and Mrs. s. P. John ston of DeLand. Florida.
 Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. Corbin at 49 Lex ington street tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Dr. George W. c. Hill. pastor of the First Congre- gational church, will officiate. h. torment will be in Fairview ceme- tery
New Britain herald., 1927-06-20
GRADUATION EXERCISES
 AT NATHAN HALE SCHOOL
$. Gerard CaSale Of Board of Edu- cation to Present Diplomas
 Thursday

The sradu5ti tion program for ex- ercises in connection with the Ma than Hale Junior High school grad uation, which are to be held Thurs day afternoon at o'clock, was an- nounced today by Principal Harry Vessels.
 Rev. Theodore A. Greene, pastor of the First Congregational church, will give the address. z. Gerard Casale, member of the school committee, will present the di- plomas, and Rev. Matthew J. Tray nor. pastor of St. Mary's church. will pronounce the invocation.
 The program follows: Second Regiment March, school or
 chestra.
 The Invocation-Rev. Matthew J.
 Traynor, St. Mary's church. Musical Trio-Hedwig Mikes, solo,
 ist: Alice Neri. pianist, and
 Jane Dush. violin. Address-Rev. Theodore A. Greene,
 First Congrega tional church. Music-Glee club and orchestra. NIarch-Schoo. orchestra. America assembly,.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-20
Delaney to Graduate
 From Yale Tomorrow

Francis w. Delaney. who flashed into prominence during his New Britain High school days as a fast dash man on the track team, will be graduated from Yale college to- morrow. Mir. Delaney is the son oi Mrs. Anna E. Delaney of 63 Bas- sott street. His father was the late Postmaster William r. Delaney. l prominent lawyer and an athlete of rcnown during his school days.