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The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
Would Block Road
Bills by Referendum

Coming as the greatest political
sensation that has developed in Ari-
zona during recent months, referen-
dunn petitions through which every
road and bridge project provided for
by the last legislature except the
Lees Ferry bridge would be halted
for at least two years were placed
in circulation in Phoenix and through
out Arizona last week, with known
administration supporters at the helm
of the movement, this despite hur-
ried declaration by Governor Hunt
that, 81 hope that the referendum pc
titions will not be filed" Those in
charge of the petitions said scores of
names were being signed to them ev-
cry hour.
The petitions seek a referendum on
each of the following bills, all of which
were passed at the last session of the
legislature: Senate bills No. %, pro-
viding for the Gila river bridge at
Dome; No. "a, providing for the Rice
Springerville highway; No. AL, pro-
viding for the Verde river bridge, and
No. 90, providing for a portion of the
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
River COmrnish
May Switch To
Bridge Canyon

New developments have appeared in
the Colorado river situation, it was
disclosed when the Arizona river
commission met Monday in the COVER
nor's office, and the new developments
may lead to a plan through which
Arizona will center its appeal for
building a great dam at Bridge can
yon as the first action toward har-
Messing the stream for power and ir-
rigation.
There was no formal statement
from the commission as to the sub
jects that are being discussed, but re-
liable reports disclosed the fact that
new development phases have ap-
peared. It was disclosed that Mrs.
John c. Greenway and Attorney Cleon
T. Knapp are interested in the Dia-
mond Greek canyon site, and that they
discussed with the commission mem
bers certain phases of a probable pro-
gram under which all Arizona could
unite for developing the Colorado
river at Bridge canyon.
Members of the commission eX-
pressed surprise that Secretary Work
Of the department of the interior is
sued a statement saying the Arizona
and the California commissions have
been in conference and that they are
near an agreement. The Arizona COM
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
PhytOsdur Skulls
From Painted Desert

Fresh from a journey OF lnveStiga-
tion into the Painted Desert region of
Arizona, eastern Utah and Colorado,
three instructors of the University
of California have returned to Ber-
kelley, Calf, taking with them be-
sides several fragmentary fossils,
three complete phytosaur skulls and
geological data which they expect
will help check the evolutionary Sc
quence of the triassic period of the
earth's history, which had its begin
ming some 85,000,000 years ago.
The instructors, Professor G. L.
Camp, paleontologist, DIR. S. S. Pep
per, assistant professor of philosophy
and James p. Fox, geologist, declared
that the Painted Desert region offers
splendid opportunities to trace both
geological order of the strata and evo-
lutionary order of fossils contained
there, due to peculiar formation of
the strata of the Colorado and its
tributaries, which permit observation
of easily identified bones in distinctly
separate levels or horizons, an unus-
ual occurrence. This eliminated the
necessity of the process employed in
most cases in which geologists are
forced to rely upon fossils to place
strata in their proper order and pa
leontologists in turn check on the se-
quences of the fossils by study of the
strata.
Psychologists regard the triassic
period, which extended over 11,000,-
900 years, as of special significance,
because it is recognized as proof Of
the existence either of land connection
between the hemispheres or climatic
conditions enabling tropical animals
to effect a crossing over what are
now arctic regions. That the connec-
tion did not exist before the triassic
period is certain, as there is a wide
variance in American and European
fossil species of the permian period,
Immediately preceding the triassic,
which strata Of the latter era un-
earthed in Germany revealed several
types of prehistoric mammals with a
marked similarity.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
PenWOmen Will
Sponsor Contest

The Penwoman's club of Phoenix is
sponsoring a non-professional writer's
statewide contest for short stories
and poems. The following rules will
govern the contest and the Penwomen
hope there will be many contestants
who will not only divulge their aspira-
tions but help boost Arizona:
Prizes offered: Ten dollars for the
best short story, five dollars for the
best article, five dollars for the best
poem.
All manuscripts must be typewrit-
ten, signed with non-de-plume, and
accompanied by sealed envelope
with the writer's nom-de-plume on
the outside and containing their real
name and address.
The contest will close at noon, on
the first Monday of October.
All manuscripts must be sent to
the president, Gertrude Bryan Leeper,
Arizona Gazette, Phoenix.
The short stories shall be from 81
900 to 5000 words in length.
The articles must be from 1900 to
5000 words and may be on any sub
ject.
Only rhythmical verse will be con-
sidered. Poems shall not contain less
than four lines nor more than twenty
four
If contestants wish their manu-
scripts returned, sufficient postage
must be enclosed.
Prize winning manuscripts will re-
main the property Of the authors, and
will not be published without their
consent.
The names of the judges will be an
nounced later.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

All members of the Tucson fire de-
partment are to receive a raise in
pay Of five dollars a month effective
Immediately
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
BUNKHOUSE AT
SUNSHINE BURNS

The bunkhouse at Arizona Sunshine
Well No. / was burned to the ground
some time in the night Thursday,
President Ren Smith, who was the
sole occupant, had a narrow escape
from possible death. Mr.. Smith made
his escape from the burning structure,
but suffered minor burns about the
hands and arms.
When Mr.. Smith awoke the entire
structure was in flames and his bed
was in the path Of the fire. He had
only time to grab few belongings
and make his escape, and suffered
slight burns.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Work Of rebuilding the bunkhouse will
start at once as drilling has been re
sumed following receipt of repair
parts Friday.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
EnrOllments In C.. M.
4. Camps From This
County Are Tagging

Major ]. B. Wright, in charge OF
citizens military training camps for
Coconino county, is in receipt of adj
ditional bulletins in regard to the en-
campment to be held at Camp
Stephen d. Little at Nogales, August
2 to 81.
He says that only three boys from
this county have enrolled so far, and
all Of these are from the town of Will
Hams. He hopes Flagstaff will have
one or two representatives at the
camp and wishes anyone who has
questions in regard to the training
given to see him for information.
''To be eligible" said Major Wright,
candidates must be physically fit
American citizens between II and "a
or at least have taken out first pa
pers for naturalization and be Of
good moral character. A physical ex-
animation, incubation and vaccina-
ton against typhoid, paratyphoid and
smallpox and a certificate of good
moral character are required before
enrolment.
Necessary expenses, including
transportation to and from the camp
VIII be met by the government. Uni
forms, shoes, hats, shirts, leggins and
other articles Of soldiers clothing will
be furnished without cost by the
army"
Every day except Sunday is de-
voted to athletics, physical training,
drills and target practice. Discipline
is enforced-never harsh, but always
strict. Soldierly bearing, order, neat
ness and sanitation in quarters are re-
quired The meaning of discipline,
prompt and cheerful obedience and its
Importance and development form
part Of the camp program.
Food is served in good variety and
Of the best quality, we'll cooked by
qualified army chefs. There is no
charge for meals, living quarters or
necessary laundry. Provision is made
to encourage each candidate to follow
the religious faith of his choice
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
CALLAGHAN REFERS
HUNT ROAD SCHEME
TO HIS ATTORNEYS

]. C. Callaghan, state treasurer,
states that he will await an opinion
of attorneys before taking any action
on Governor Hunts proclamation is
sued last week declaring an emergency
of S121 900 for highway repairs.
The state treasurer, who had previ-
ously indicated the proclamation was
legal, decided, however, after reading
the section of the 1922 financial code
under which the appropriation was
declared, that further legal advice
was necessary.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
MRS. KERRICK AT SAN QUENTIN
TO START SERVING SENTENCE

Mrs. Sarah H. Kerrick, who with
four others were sentenced to San
Quentin prison for manslaughter, ar
rived at San Quentin last Saturday to
begin serving her one to ten year
term. She was one of a drinking
party in her Los Angeles home when
her husband was killed
Mrs. Kerrick decided to start serv-
ing her term without awaiting the re-
suit of her appeal. The others who
were convicted, Henry Isabel, Joe
Hunt, Iris Burns and Anita Davis, are
in the Los Angeles Jail awaiting ac-
tion on their appeal All in the party
except Hunt were film extras in Hol-
lywood.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

naissioners said it is known fact
that the governor of California de-
layed appointing the commission
from that state and that California is
following a policy of ignoring Ari-
zona. Other members of the commits
sion pointed out that the California
committee appeared before Secretary
Works advisory commission in Den
yer without Arizona being extended
the same courtesy.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

Casa Grande-Gila Bend highway, and
house bill No. 104, providing for the
Wickenburg- -Ehrenburg highway.
Mystery surrounds the origin of the
petitions and no one seems to know
who is back Of the movement or the
real reason for it.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

The invention of an airplane brake,
by which planes can be brought to a
stop within twice their length after
reaching the ground, consists of pro-
peller-reversing device.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

Mrs Chicago 4300
registered
While her mother
the
Suddenly attention
the difficult pieces
Dorothy finished
Whepoon Moaye 8oguslawsi
q genius She is shown above with Nj. BogusawakL
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
ARTESIAN BELT OPENED
IN APACHE COUNTY

Word has been received that new
artesian belt was opened up this week
at Hunt, north of Concho in Apache
county. Cowley and Tibbett, drilling
a water we'll near the school house,
encountered 400 gallon artesian flow
at a. depth Of $40 feet.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

1t is the plan of the Tucson cham
Der of commerce to have Col Lind
bergh dedicate the city's new flying
field when he comes to this state on
his national air tour.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22
STEALS FROM A LAWYER
GOD HELP HIM IF CAUGHT

Three suspects are held by police
in connection with a daring and skill
ful burglary at the home of Leon
Jacobs, prominent Phoenix attorney,
and well known Arizona sportsman,
in which jewelry, clothing and other
articles valued at approximately $2,-
500 were stolen.
The burglary occurred while the
Jacobs We're attending the fights at
Arcadia hall.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-22

Federal prohibition officers work
ing in Arizona, arrested 504 persons
and diverted from thirsty Arizona
citizens nearly 1000 gallons of beer,
wine and whiskey during the first six
months of 1927.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-11-10
English Obtained Hold In
America Near Same Time In
Virginia and Massachusetts,

opened up the interior to them as it
did for the French.
Cabot's work in the last of the
fifteenth century waited for Carriers
in the sixteenth to produce colonies,
and then they were French and not
English.
1t was too cold for the English at
the gateway of the St. Lawrence.
Even the New England coast was re-
garded ais forbidden and between the
settling at jamestown and the settling
at Plymouth it was touch and go,
whether it be French or English or
Dutch along Massachusetts, Bay and
the Kennebec and Connecticut rivers.
When the settlements along the
James and on the New England coasts
had proved that they could survive
their first problems of adjustment
disease, lack of food and Indian con-
tacts-purposes had become fixed, the
three great rivals, England, France
and Spain, were definitely set for
what they could accomplish, and the
colonists had the gates of the future
open for whatever roads they were
strong enough to travel.
Virginia and Massachusetts, had
early experiences in common. The
considerable difference in locale did
not at once defect them from parallel
lines.
Tobacco soon was to give the people
of the great Southern estuaries diff
ferent economy, social structure, do
nestle national policy and individual
ity from what was to prevail in the
North, but at first they and their
Puritan compatriots had a common
lot in contest against want, Indians
and disease. They had their starv-
alton times, pestilence and intervals
of Indian friendliness and hostility.
They were to be forbears of from
tiersmen, but they themselves were
not. They learned, but they began as
children in the wilderness. The Span
ish and the French, both of whom
were to lose control, had more orig
inal adaptability than the English
They were better in penetrating the
wilderness and the wastes. The Span
ish had more power in meeting the
natives as enemies. The French had
greater genius in meeting them ais
friends.
Both the Spanish and the French
were Immediately in contact with
powerful Indian nations, the Spanish
with the Aztecs and the French with
the Iroquois. 1t is doubtful if the
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II. c.. S IN G. ELL

English settlements could have sus-
tanned the hostility of either.
Probably the English were in the
beginning the worst equipped to sur
vive of all that undertook colonization.
If they had not been better on sea
than they were on land, they might
have been confined to their island
while France and Spain fought it out
for the new lands.
In spite Of the settlers lack of
knowledge of how to subsist in the not
unfavorable country in which they
found themselves, the English sailors
were able to save them, and Virginia
and Massachusetts, were able to get
up before the count of ten after sew
eral knockout blows.
In infancy the two colonies ran
along somewhat parallel lines of ex-
perience in their struggle for exis-
tence, continuance and growth, but as
they neared and went into maturity
their histories in this respect became
strikingly divergent. 1t is not ex-
plainable by the characteristics of
the people and hardly by their geog-
raphical position although it is in
part.
National struggle for existance, ac-
QUESTION or continued possession, for
better resources, richer fields, etc.,
generally takes the form of war. The
aborgines for the most part did not
give up their land without a fight, and
the de6nitive agreements of the
whites were made by muskets.
From the conclusion of King Phil
ipIs war, about a half century after
the settling at Plymouth and a GEN.
fury before the Revolution, Massachu-
setts has furnished the ground for
only one major conflict. Virginia
battleields cover the great State and
it's historic memorials mark the con-
clusion of the two American wars of
exhaustion, the Revolution and the
Civil War.
A days automobile ride will take
one from Yorktown to Appomattox
from the tidewater of Washington and
CORVALLIS to the Piedmont of Lee
and Grant.
Tidewater Virginia saw the culmi-
nation of these consequential strug-
giles of the American nation to form
and hold itself. Massachusetts has
an unscarred surface. It is not quite
true but it is virtually true, that Mas
sachusetts heard the last of gums
when Howe turned his ships away
from Dorchester Heights in March
1776, and sailed out of the harbor
taking his army from the evacuated
city of Boston.
Thereafter in the war it's ravages
swept New York, New Jersey, Penn
sylvania, Virginia, Delaware, Mary
land and North and South Caroline
and touched New Hamvsli.c. Gu
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-11-10
BY CLIFFORD RAYMOND

The English obtained foothold in
America almost simultaneously in
Virginia and in Massachusetts,.
The first settlement in Virginia is
now grave, beautiful and solemn me-
mortal of the past, the revered ruins
of a church tower in Druidic grove
by the broad waters of the James.
That and tine added restoration of
the nave of the church with graves,
tablets and monuments indicates the
fragments of the birthplace of the
English civilization in North America.
1t is but little more than remains
to show where Sir Walter Raleigh's
Lost Colony passed from the know
ledge of men in 1887 on Roanoke Is
land in North Carolina.
The threat of the Spanish Armada
kept Englandis sailors at home after
Raleigh's third expedition had planted
a colony between Albermarle and
Pamlico Sounds.
When England again had freedom
of the seas and could send relief to
the temporarily abandoned colonists
they had disappeared, leaving the rec
ord of conjecture whether they had
been the victims of hostile Indians or
had wandered off with friendly tribe
and had been absorbed in it, an inn
aginative legend of cryptic signs and
Indians with Nordic features are
English words.
The Massachusetts settlement now
exists at Plymouth in a brisk, modern
city in which Pilgrim relics are pre-
served as great grandfather furni-
ture in a new house. jamestown is
extant in the way that Stonehenge is
extant, and the difference of $500
years is of consequence only as they
represent different ages of men.
The English heritage from explor-
alton was neither Virginia Underwater
nor New England bays, but the ST.
Lawrence. That was what John Ca
bot opened up to them when he reach
ed Newfoundland or Labrador in 1897
under the patronage of the English
crown.
But, although the Devonshire sail
ors generally dominated the fishing on
the Banks and the fish curing and
wool and silk trading in the turbu-
lent settlement of St. Johns New
foundland, where they were rivalry OF
trafficking with Basques, Normans
Spanish, ETC., the English did not get
behind the island, through the gulf
and into the river which would have
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-11-10
Gard of Thanks.

l take this method of expressing my
sincere thanks and appreciation to the
many friends and neighbors who so
kindly assisted during his illness and
after the death of the late James 7.
Cover. I desire also to thank those
for the floral tributes and those who
offered the use of their cars at the
funeral.
MRS. JAMES T. COVER.
Advertisement 1t"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-11-10
MT. LAKE PARK.


Mrs. A. A. Richards has just re-
turned to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the
winter.
Miss Belle Prichard left US this
morning for Moundsville, West Va,
but will be back as soon as the wealth
er moderates.
We are having our second snow
which stopped the burning of leaves,
but it came a day too late to save Mrs.
J. P. Aliens garage.
Mr.. Homer Weimer and family re-
turned from their trip Sunday evening
in a snow storm.
Mr.. Robert Case, of Cumberland,
has just moved into Mrs. Wylie Fall
kenstine's cottage on E street for the
winter.
DR.. Shultz lis to be here Saturday
evening to hold the first quarterly
conference in the Methodist Episcopal
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schoupe and one son
passed through here last week en-
route to Florida where they expect to
spend the winter.
Mrs. Harry Clayton, Mrs. R. G.
Richardson, DR.. and Mrs. l. T. Rich
ards have just left US for the winter.
Mrs. Cornwall is now visiting her
daughter in Elkins, w. Va.
Mr., James Cauer, who was badly
r5 Na@ vtor in France,
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recently moved here for this confen-
ence year. The evening was spent very
pleasantly. Refreshments were en-
joyed by those present.
Mr.. Homer B. Weimer, who recently
sold his farm near Swanton, has
moved into the Spiker cottage here
for the winter. They are now visit
ing relatives at Brownsville, Pa, and
other points for a brief vacation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-11-10

since, the gas having brought on
tubercular affection, quietly passed
away Monday morning and was laid
to rest in the Wonderly cemetery.
Mr.. Tassie is busy making two new
tennis courts to have them ready for
next summer.
The M. E. Parsonage was visited
last night by about forty well wish
ers for the minister and his family so
The Washington times., 1927-10-26

} take a middle course and promote
the plan Of q happy medium.
When they discuss the subject
Of Truth" or "Falsehood" even
the most reticent of the members
have something worth while to
tell. For that is a question that
seems paramount and yet is never
satisfactorily settled.
The subject Of Fear" usually
reminds each mother Of an in.
teresting experience in her own
family life, and many valuable
suggestions are exchanged. Other
subjects that pertain to the child's
daily life and future welfare are
Of equal interest.
1t is this getting together and
matching experiences that sup
plies the inspiration and the en-.
enlargement to mothers. TO
know that others lave the same
problems, the . SAME difficulties,
the same griefs and joys il a big
help along life's way. Mothers
who are missing this association
with other intelligent women are
missing something that Is really
valuable. Sometimes the humb.
lest woman in the group is the
one who brings the biggest con.
tribution to the meeting. And
she usually carries away some.
thing that helps her through the
hard days.
The Washington times., 1927-10-26

poached fresh egg above the fish
on each slice of bread. Serve at
once for breakfast, luncheon or
supper.
Goldfish, Creole, In Green
Peppers
One-half onion, one tablespoon
finely chopped parsley, one tea
spoon grated horseradish, green
peppers, two tablespoons butter,
two tablespoons flour, one cup
tomato PURGE, one cup shredded
Goldfish, squares Of buttered toast.
Cut green peppers in halves
lengthwise: remove the seeds,
cover with boiling water and let
cook about half an hour or until
tender. Cook the onion, chopped
fine. in the butter until sOftened
and yellowed; add finely chopped
parsley, mix and add flour and
stir and cook until frothy, then
add tomato puree and, If at hand.
a teaspoonful of grated horserad.
ish, and stir and cook until boil
ing. Freshen Goldfish and add to
the tomato sauce. Use to FIJI the
halves Of the peppers. Put
tablespoon of grated cheese on
the top of the mixture in each
pepper.
The Washington times., 1927-10-26
Fashion Fads and Fancies

coats seen at the football games
this season. Natural lynx also
ranks high in youthful styles.
Living I'm Glass Houses has al.
ways been said to be dangerous to
those of the stone-throwing habit.
The new habit Of carrying glass
handbags originated in Czecho-
slovakia, where they are made of
knitted or woven glass. These
bags consist Of numerous vari-col.
ored. tiny glass rings, interlaced
into mesh that is mounted upon
glass frames.
Frugality and Fashion seldom
go together, so the Scotch tweed
plaided felt hats represent an ex-
traVagant sports within that no
economical Scotchwoman can be
expected to approve. Small. turn
down brims, and crowns with tiny
pin tucks, are developed in many
attractive style varieties. Solid
tone betting ribbon bands, with
side bow. are the only trimming
seen on these snappy little models.
A Complex ConlpIexiOn seems
accountable for the new mode of
suede satin evening slippers. Sc.
lected to match, as exactly as
possible the skin Of the hands.