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The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
WANT FLAGsTAFF MAIL

Postmaster Dick Connor's assist
ance is being sought extensively by
fans from all points of the compass in
a new fad Of collecting patriotic let
ters. He received, prior to Memorial
day and Flag day, many letters with
enclosed letters, asking that on these
holidays he carefully cancel stamps
and mail to senders. Most Of them re-
quested that he stamp Flagstaff" very
distinctly, thus adding to the patriotic
value Of these envelopes, which came
decorated with flags, streamers in
red, white and blue and with other
patriotic decorations.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
Good Evening, Pons

Have you seen the Pons-W ennecke
comet?
You may if you wish.
DR.. V. NJ. Slipher, director of
Lowell observatory, Flagstaff, told
Rotarians Tuesday that it is easily
discernible with the naked eye if you
know where to look.
The comet is visible about nine in
the evening, in northeasterly direc-
ton, about halfway between the hori-
zon and zenith, near the bright star
Vega which is much the brightest star
in that part Of the sky. 1t is neces-
sary to be away from electric lights,
as the comet is only very faint hazy
spot with very indefinite outlines. 1t
is about three and a half million
miles from us. 1t is moving to the
east and southwark rather rapidly and
will be visible to the naked eye only
about week. 1t comes near us about
every five and a half years and is
nearer this time than usual. 1t will
be brightest Sunday night. It begins
crossing the Milky Way tonight and
therefrom for two or three nights un-
til it gets across will be harder to see.
It has been under observation at
Lowell observatory for some time. 1t
was observed through the spectre
scope the other night and its light
analyzed. 1t was found that the sub
stance Of the comet is the same chem
ically as that Of most comets, and
that is only such chemical clements
as arc known on the earth. Also that
its nucleus is much smaller now than
when observed before, being only a
few miles in diameter
Dr. Slipher suggests that field or
opera glasses be used as the comet
can then be much better seen, almost
as we'll as through a telescope
1t has 10 Interior designs on our
health or happiness, DR.. Slipher said,
and is not supposed to cause wars,
famines, hard times or weather dis
tu4bance. It's just a harmless,
friendly visitor. 1t is member Of
the Jupiter family Of comets and in
pursuing its pathway through the
heavens is deviated some by the re-
spective pulls Of Jupiter and the sun.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
Maj. Midgley At Work
On Flagstaff Property

Maj. w. W. Midgley arrived Tues
day from Clarkdale to superintend
the development of his recently pur-
chased business property at the cor
ner of Beaver and Aspen. He has let
the contract for moving the residence
to the south side of the lots and bring
ing the old Hopi Press building to the
corner. This he will veneer on the
outside with malpais rock, putting in
large plate glass windows and re-
modelling the interior suitable for a
first class delicatessen and grocery
store.
Major Midgley for several years had
conducted such a business In Clarkdale
with marked success. He has a
strong belief in Flagstaff's future as a
growing city and believes that the
time is right for successfully launch
ing such an enterprise here. John
Kane will be in charge when the store
is ready for business. Mr.. Kane for
several years has been MANAGE Of
Major Midgley's Clarkdale store and
knows how to make go OF it.
Major Midgley will be Joined here
Sunday by his wife and will be here
all summer and good part Of the
winter. He is one of the older resi-
denters of Coconino county, having
until recently owned Clay park, now
belonging to the Foxboro Prep school.
He has had many dealings with Coco
nino county, as for II years he was
one of the Yavapai county board Of
supervisors. He is president Of the
Arizona Good Roads association and
the main booster from Yavapai county
for the Improvement Of the Oak Creek
road. He believes that Flagstaff has
just begun to expand and that if this
road were improved the $4,000 people
from the Verde valley would come to
Flagstaff instead of going in other d.
rections.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
ATWOOD SAYS BUILD
GRAND CANYON BRIDGE

b. NJ. Atwood, for four years dis
trict engineer Of the highway de-
partlnent and a recent political storm
center is spending a few days in this
part of the state He is in business
in Phoenix. His position as highway
engineer has given him birds eye
view Of state matters which lend
weight to his opinions. He conferred
with local engineers and supervisors
on many matters, bit that which to
him seems most important is the
building Of the Grand Canyon bridge.
This, he believes, is of as great i'm
portance to every other county as
to Coconino county, and he says the
state should forget sectional interests
and work as a unit for its completion.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
FORMER EARLY DAY
RESIDENT VISITS FLAG

George Sullivan, now station agent
for the Santa Fe at Wasco, California,
was in Flagstaff Monday accompan-
led by his daughter, Miss Frazquita,
who will attend the Teachers college
here this summer.
There are many old time friends
here who were much pleased to see
George again and welcome to his
old home town.
Along in 1900 George was station
agent here for the Santa Fe and one
Of the most popular Of their en-
ployees, always one of the prime
leaders in helping to boost the strug-
Cling village along. He left Flag
staff in 1905 for Mexico where he
lived for a number Of years before
meeting up with one Of their sporadic
revolutions which compelled him to
vacate with his family on short
notice. George was charter men-
Der OF the Elks.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
WILL COOK UP PICTURES NOW

Frank Sufea has leased the Ioca-
tion in the Hensing block formerly
occupied by the Mayhem studio. He
purchased from Carl Mayhem much
of his Photographic equipment and
will launch cut soon as a full fledged
photographer again. Frank for years
has intermittently set up a studio
with success, but this is the first
time that he has invested SO heavily
or gone into the business so in earn
est before.
He viii arrange his fine collection
Of Indian pottery, collected during his
many peringrinations about the state,
in his studio.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
INTER-CITY GOLF TOURNEY
TO BE HELD HERE JULY

The Flagstaff golf tournament is
to be held here on the Fourth and
competing teams will enter from
Kingman, Winslow, Holhrook, Selig-
man and Needles. This is an annual
event and is the second of its kind to
be held in this city. Those in charge
of the tournament are looking for
ward to large turnout from the COM
peting towns.
A complete announcement of the
tournament viii be made in the Sun
next week by the committee in charge.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
MEXICAN FOUND
DEAD NEAR BLY,

Upon receipt of word from near
Bly, ranger station that a Mexican
man had been found dead in camp
near there, a coroner's jury left Flag
staff at about eight last night, ex-
pecting to be back early this morn
ing. The total trip is about 200 miles,
much Of it over poor road. Ranger
Brown said the man apparently had
been dead about three days. Cause
Of death was unknown to him. JUS
tice Of Peace Harry Richwine, acting,
coroner, was accompanied by County
Attorney Frank NJ. Gold, County Ply
sician Felix Manning, Deputy Sher-
if Art Vandevier, t. d. Jessuppe and
Wild and Ed Raudebaugh.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
PLAN HYDR0PLANES
FOR MORMON LAKE

With the introduction this summer
of at least three hydroplanes at Nor
mon Lake, speed boat racing appears
to be the latest innovation assured
visitors to the summer resort This
is the first season that hydroplanes
have been used in Arizona, it is stated
growing interest in speed boat rae
ing Throughout the country has re
ceived impetus here with the building
of two boats in Phoenix and the inn
portation of third speed boat by DR..
L. A. Hawkins of Jerome.
A fourteen-foot, "Vee" type, "Baby
Stopper" Johnson hydroplane has
been completed by G. III. Pratt, presi-
dent Of the Pratt Gilbert Hardware
company, and C. S. Gilbert, vice presi-
dent of the company, now has one un-
der construction. The boats are to be
used at Mormon Lake this summer.
The hydroplane completed by Mr..
Pratt was constructed by him of
quarter-inch planking, with plaAk
top and canvas-covered bottom. 1t
has a f'V'' type keel, with a step, con-
strueted so that when in motion it is
lifted to the top of the water, reduc-
ing water resistance to a minimum.
rhe boat is IA feet long, with a 46
inch beam at the extreme width. 1t
will be powered by Johnson Big
Twin cupboard motor, developing ap-
proximately IL horsepower, with a
maximum speed estimated at 30 miles
an hour The motor is of popular
type which recently established two
worlds records in races run under the
auspices of the Mississippi Valley
Power Boat association, when a boat
powered with one of the motors made
an average speed of 29.268 miles per
hour on a triangular course.
Mr. Pratt estimates that the boat
will weigh approximately 125 pounds,
which is heavier than the standard
specifications for the type of hydro
plane he has constructed. The reason
for this, he states, is due to the fact
that he added plank top to the boat,
and a canvas bottom, which, with the
numerous coats of varnish and glue
applied to make it weatherproof add
to the weight. The boat
could be constructed so as to weigh
not more than IS or 90 pounds.
Before shipping the boat to Nor
mon Lake Mr.. Pratt will place it on
exhibition at the Pratt-Gilbert store
at Central avenue and Madison streets
for a few days, in order that those in
terested may have an opportunity to
see it. Much interest has develoned
in regard to hydroplaning since Mr..
Pratt started construction Of the boat,
he says. He built it for the use Of
himself and his family at the lake,
and viii probbaly ship it there some
time next week.
Mr.. Pratt states that DR.. Hawkins
will probably take his boat to the
lake this summer, and Mr.. Gilbert will
ship the hydroplane he is now work
ing on to the lake as soon as it is
completed.
In connection with the outboard
motor to be used on the speed boat,
Mr.. Pratt states that it is the fastest
type of outboard motor constructed,
and boats powered with the motor
have recently won races for speed
boats at points throughout the United
States, including recent events at
Tulsa, Oklahoma, Lake James, Indi-
ana, and Auburnyille, Florida. The
speed developed by the large size out
board motor is faster than that at
tanned by 200 horsepower motors 20
years ago.-Arizona Republican.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
PADRE ALBOUY TELLS or
HIS VISIT TO OSTEND

Padre Albouy, who attended the
international Rotary convention at
Ostend, Belgium, while on three
months visit to his old home in
France, advises us that "you missed
q great spot on your trip around the
world when you missed Ostend and
the Karsall. the Monte Carlo of the
North The American Rotarians,
thanks to the exchange Of their 1000
dollars, have a real feast at moderate
rates"
When Padre Albouy receives a del
uge of American letters telling him
how much Americans appreciate the
warm welcome France gave Lind
bergh, he will realize he's not so far
from America after all.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

Tuba and Kayenta. It viii be at Tuba
for lunch tomorrow and stay at Ka-
yenta tomorrow night; go to the Utah
line the next day and back to Kayenta
that night, and come home Monday.
Those who will make the trip are
Mr.. Cameron, County Supervisors
Taylor, Kennedy and Waldhaus, Major
Wright, T. A. Riordan, DR.. V. NJ.
Slipher, P. J. Moran, Dr. Felix Man
ming, Joe P. Wilson, Frank Goodman,
George C. Garfield, DR.. A. e. Doug
lass and Del Strong.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
VICTIM OF TRAIN
WRECK IMPROVING

A letter from L. F. Case, whose
wife was injured in the Santa Fe
wreck west if here last month says
Mrs. Case is still in the Santa Fe hos
pital in Los Angeles and will be for
months to come. An x-ray revealed
that her skull was fractured. How
ever, she seems to be slowly progress
ing toward recovery and her external
injuries are healing.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
TdI Jessltppe Goes TO
NelC Mex. University

T. ID. Jessuppe has resigned as head
Of the physical education department
at Flagstaff Teachers college to ac-
cept a similar position at the New
Mexico State university at Silver
City, leaving here at the close of
summer school
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
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. MORE DAM CONGRESSMEN
; STUDYING BOULDER
. RIVER PROJECT

: Andrade, f.-Congressmen
: Ralph D. Upedike of Indiana and
:. Olger Burtness of North Dakota
+ are here on an inspection tour Of
+ the Colorado river.
!. They were taken thirty-two
+ miles into Mexico on the Imperial
= Valley irrigation levee railroad
!. to obtain information and data
: on the proposed Boulder Canyon
: dam and the All-American canal
: project.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
Mrs. Lorna JessglD TO
Be Oregon A. C. Dean

Mrs. Lorna G. Jessup, one of the
most popular members of Flagstaff
Teachers college faculty, will not be
here another year, though she was
reappointed at the recent meeting Of
the college board. She will be dean
Of women at Oregon Agricultural
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

At Camp Steven D. Little, Nogales,
from August to 81, 150 boys Of this
state will enjoy q profitable and de-
lightful period of citizenship training
at the expense of the federal govern
ment.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

college. She will not leave until the
end of summer school
Mrs. Jessup has the bachelor sci
ence degree from Oregon Agricultural
college, had three years social service
work in Boston, was assistant dean of
women at Oregon Agricultural college
and came here IN 1923, taking charge
of the home economics department
Her sweetness of manner and charm
have made her a host OF admiring
friends here.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

/. P. McConkey Of Phoenix was
here a couple days this week calling
at the local saw-mills and looking
after his trade interests here as well
as renewing acquaintance with some
of his many local friends and former
neighDors.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

"Fish is good for the BRAIN" says
q doctor. And fishing stimulates the
Imagination.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

Prof What's the reason for falling
hair?
Proverbial Voice from Back: sup
pose the death of wealthy relative.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

Mr. Jessuppe came here in 1926 as
the first director Of the new physical
education department and has handled
it with signal success. He received
several fine offers for next year
one from San Francisco and one from
Kansas-but some time ago accepted
the New Mexico position. He is a
graduate State Teachers college, La
Crosse, Wis, took courses at North
western university and University of
Illinois and had successful coaching
experience in eastern cities before
coming here. Tails numerous friends
here think he should have turned down
all outside offers.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
REV. FREELAND TO NEW YORK

Rev. Edward L. Freeland Of the
Episcopal church will leave Monday
for New York City where he viii en-
JOY his first vacation in three years,
until August.
During his absence services will
be conducted by Rev. Edmund Simp-
son of Wendon, with the exception
of the first two Sundays in August
when Rev. Tracy f. Walsh Of Wins
low will be here.
Have you heard that new drink
ing song
"No."
TAPS"
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

Roy: May have this dance?
Coy:' ! don't know.
Roy: Who does?
Coy: Ask the club, they're giving
he dance.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

Last year alone automobile tour
lists spent $60,000,000 in Colorado.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02

The spells system unfortunately is still an integral part of Nutmeg politics; but by common consent the spells system is usually not allowed to go too far; even those who like to play at 1t know where to draw the line. The line has been passed in this case. Everybody by this time knows it-that is, everybody except Chair man Leavitt.
 If the mayor has his eye on this situation he. by virtue of being the chief executive of the city and the head of the party hereabouts, re- gardless of how important the stok- CTS behind the party furnaces think they are, should by all means step in and not permit this dissertation of a substantial principle of good gov ernment He should not permit the dismissal of an efficient man occupy ing a highly important position and one requiring great technical knowledge merely to satisfy some- body's queer notions about political expediency.
 The building commission, since its reorganization, itself has given evil dence of trying to be an efficient body. This move, however, which seems to be largely instigated by the chairman, stamps it as flirting with dirty politics rather than with eff ciency. The mayor, with more at stake, with the honor and reputation of his party to conserve, should not countenance this bland attempt to place spells on the civic throne.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
$ Fears Ago Today

Four acres in the heart Of Water bury were destroyed by two fires last night and early this morning. the total loss being about S5,000,00o. The altar in the old St. Mary's church on Mrytle street will be re- moved and placed in the East Main street armory for the services until built.
 The annual meeting of the New | Britain Gas Co. was held in it's of fices this afternoon. These officers were elected by the directors: presi- dent, James H. Eddy; secretary treasurer, A. J. Slopcr; auditor, E. N. Stanley.
 Charles Hird has purchased a residence on Maple street, Plainville from the estate of the late P. G.. Woodford.
 L. Hoyt Peaso's picture was added to those of the mayors of the city Saturday, and the group is now com- plete.
 The c. J. Parker Co. had an or der of S2,400 worth of shirts ready for shipment to one of the Water bury firms which was burned out last night. The news of Waterbury's terrible visitation was known to only q few New Britain people previous to this morning. The news was received at the police station at 10 o'clock last night, and when the special train from Hartford carrying the steamers passed through this city at II o'clock the few persons who were abroad at that hour got an inkling of what was going on.
 The smallpox epidemic appears to have died out except for one angle which will pay the bills, the town or the city?
 The o. |. A. NJ. Sick Benefit as- Sociation has elected the following officers: president, l.. VI. Moore; vice. president, $. F. Douglass; secre- tary, ]. l.. Case; treasurer, c. F. Packard; assistant secretary, W. 5. F.. Clark; auditors, W. E. E. Clark, Daniel Andrew, and s. F. Douglass.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
Observation On He Keather

Washington. Feb. 2.--Forecast for Southern New England: Partly cloudy tonight. Tuesday partly cloudy. Fresh west and northwest winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Partly cloudy and slightly colder to- night; Thursday partly cloudy; fresh west and northwest winds.
 Conditions: The disturbance that was central over Wisconsin yester- day morning advanced rapidly east ward over Ontario last night and is passing out to sea by way of the St. Lawrence valley. It caused small amounts of precipitation in various portions of northern New York state and New England. Areas of high pressure center over the southern states and Manitoba and temperatures are lower in the upper
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02

to the purchaser and returned by short sale.
 o. How many home runs did Babe Ruth hit in the 1926 world series and off what pitchers? A. He hit four home runs: in the fourth game, 2 off Rhem and 1 off Bell; and in the last game, of Haines,
 c. Has Wisconsin a state flower ?
 A. Yes, the violet.
 Q. Has rain any color?
 A. Pure rain is colorless. Water (rain) absorbs impurities easily and acquires a color depending upon the kind of matter absorbed.
 Q. How long did it take Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown of the British air service to cross the Atlantic? Did they get prize?
 A. They made nonstop flight of 1860 miles in a total flight time of 16 hours and 12 minutes. They won the London Daily Mail prize of s50,oOO
 Q. What is the full name of the present King of Spain?
 A. Leon Ferdinand Marie Jacques Isidore Pascal Antoine Bourbon AL fonso XIII.
 Q. What is the per capita wealth of New York state2 Which state leads?
 A. The per capita wealth of New York is S3,496. Nevada leads with a per capita wealth of s6,99S.
 Q. What are the requirements for court reporter?
 A. He must have good gen eral education and knowledge of legal words and phrases. In ad- dition he must have a speed in short hand writing of at least 150 words per minute. Most court re- porters write from 175 to 200 words per minute.
 Q. How did game cocks originate?
 A. The origin of the breed is lost in an obscurity as dim as the origin of the sport. The jungle cock of India may have been it's progenitor; he has the constitutional instinct to fight highly developed. The game cock needs neither edu- cation nor experience to teach him 10 fight and his capacity for giving and taking punishment until he dies has passed into q proverb
 Q. What is the legal value of gold? Who buys it?
 A. The price of pure gold is fixed by law at s20.671S3 per ounce It can be sold at any United States assay office.
 Q. What was the date of Palm Sunday in 1899? a
 A. April 14.
 Q. Is the boundary between the United States and Canada fortified? |
 A. No.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-02
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an ansu to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue, Washington, D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are confdential.-Edit
 c. When was peace declared be- tween the United States and Ger many and when was the treaty of peace signed and ratified?
 A. The state of war between the United States and Germany was de- clared at an end July ?, 1921. A treaty to restore friendly relation ship between the United States and Germany was signed at Berlin, Ger many, August 25. 1921. Ratification was advised by the United States senate on October 1S 1921; and an- nounced by the president October q, 1921: the German government gave notice of ratification Novem- Der 2, 1921; and the exchange of notifications occurred at Berlin November II, 1921. The treaty of peace was proclaimed on November 14, 1921.
 Q. How does the speed of an ostrich compare with that, of an elephant?
 A. It is said that an ostrich can make 60 miles an hour at full speeds. The elephant is not a fast animal It's value lies in the fact that 1t can maintain a steady speed over great distances carrying heavy loads. An elephant has been known to carry HOO to 2,20o pounds on long journeys maintain ing steady speed of four miles an hour.
 Q. When did Battling Nelson fight Joe Cans at Goldfeld, Nevada?
 A. September 5, 1906.
 Q. What is the address of Ru- pert Hugheso
 A. 4751 Los Feliz Boulevard, Les Angeles, California.
 Q. In which of Shakespeare's plays does King Priam of Troy ap- pear?
 A. "Trioles and Cressida."
 Q. Who was the officer in charge of the Carpathia when 1t went to the rescue of the Titanic in April 1912?
 A. Captain Rostron.
 Q. Will you explain what Sell ing Short' on the stock exchange means??
 A. It means selling securities that you do not own in the eXpecta- tion of repurchasing them at q lower price. The seller is "short' because he lacks what he has sold. All sales on the stock exchange are practically "spot cash' and delivery is required within 24 hours (with rare exceptions). To take care of short sales there is a custom among brokers of loaning stock certificates for which a charge is made and the borrowed certificates are delivered