Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, October 16, 1918, Page 8

PAGE EIGHT EARLY D ECISION ON PEACE IS EXPECTED President’s Note Acts as Cold Douche on |®:rss, Berlin Hopes; Baron Burian Admits Defeat of Military [By Associated Presx] LONDON, Oct. 16.—It is expected the German chancellor ian said, will make a decision today on matters contained in President cannot hope any longer for a decisive Wilson’s latest note, says a Copenhagen dispatch to the Ex- success by arms, while our adver- change Telegraph. German newspapers point out that the President’s note crush our resistance. had the effect of a cold douche on hopes for peace engendered pjoodshed is useless.” by his first note. Some newspapers comment on the note in the sharpest terms, using un- bridled words, adding that “the lan- guage of President Wilson has now become excited after conferences he has had with ‘ne Allies.” BASEL, Oct. 16—The central powers found themselves no longer able to hope for a military decision in their favor, and Bulgaria’s demand for peace hastened the presentation of their peace propositions, Baron SIX BILLIONS FOR THE WAR Greatest Deficiency Measure in History Reported Today Brings Total of War Appropriations to 36 Billions © [By United Press} WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.—The largest deficiency bill in telegram by Robert Murphy from the Acting adjutant General, higfory amounting to nearly six and a half billions was reported conveying the information that Smith was killed in action some-| lay by Chairman Shirley of the House appropriations com- where in France on September 15th. Over six billions thereof are for executing the new enlarged army program of three complete armies in France Eyer, Frank E. Smith enlisted in| more than 200 members of organized | jittee. by. next July.. Slightly over 100 millions goes to the navy. This would make total appropria-, tions by the present congress of over) 36 billions. Two and a half billions; are asked for the artillery program. WASHINGTON, Oct. 16—Imme- diate consideration was given by the house to the military deficiency bill carrying $6,345,755,000 reported by the appropriations committee to pro- vide for an enlarged war program during the coming nine months. Leaders said it would be passed to- morrow. An army of about five ‘million men, 80 divisions in France ‘and 18 in training at home, by July next, is what the program calls for. Rta PLES OCTOBER 24-25 LAST DAYS TO REGISTER HERE Attention of those who contemplate trips out of the city and who have not yet registered for voting, is called to the fact that the polls will be open for registration but two more days this month—-October 24 and 25—and everyone is urged to see that their friends are registered. The prohibi- tion forces will make special efforts fo see that all dry advocates are qualified to vote and to insure the success of the campaign every effort will be bent on polling the full sup- port of the prohibition cause GAS FOR HOME CONSUMPTION IN STOVE USE Home-made gas for cook stoves and ranges, generated from coal oil and air, is one of the latest commo- dities to be placed in the Casper mar- ket, In the absence of natural gas and the high cost of using electric current it is only natural that house- holders should turn to the new Won- der Oil-Gas burner with curiosity. Mrs. H. M. Purdy at 125 West First street will demonstrate the new burn- ers. to any who are interested and ta’ those who desire to chop no more kindling, carry no more coal or wood, empty ashes and clinkers, clean sooty pipes, and uvoid dust, smell and dan- The new burner may be installed in the fire-box of any stove. To op- erate one has but to turn a valve which allows a small quantity of oil to flow into a generating or oil-pan, this is ignited and heats the gene- rating ‘pipe, and when the valve is turned again one has a steady, hot, clean gas blaze. Coal oi] or petroleum, distilate or solar oi] may be used but no crude oil. Oil bot by the barrel would reduce the cost of heat to a mini- mum. The mixture of air with the gas in the proper proportion neces- sary for good combustion reduces the amount of oil used. It makes @ sonvenient fuel, and saves much of the drudgery in the kitchen, ig quick- ly turned on and off, yet in winter) will furnish plenty of heat at the de-/| sired temperature. County agents are needed and in- formation ‘may-be secured by calling Mrs, Purdy. SAVICES FOR: HUGH STARKS THURSDAY PL Will Be Private on Account of In- fluenza Epidemic; Remains Will Arrive in the Morning The body of Private Hugh Starks, | who died a few days ago at Fort Riley, Kansas, is expected tomorrow morning. ly on account of the epidemic of in- fluenza. The services at the ceme- tery will, however, be’ public and friends may attend the services there at about 3:30 o’clock. The Rev. W. L, French, pastor of the ‘santz Me- morial M- E. church, will officiate. Four members of the local draft board and two from the Wyoming Home Guards will act as pall bearer: and military rites will be observed at the cemetery. Mrs. Starks, mother of the young soldier, is a member of the Mothers’ | League and all members of the league will attend the services at the ceme- tery. “P’'m proad of this floor It used to look dirty and ugly, but a couple of coats of (Od Hard-Drying FLOOR PAINT made it look like another floor. And it’s so easy to bright and clean.” ‘ recommend Harp Drytxe Fioom Part for all floors where a solid color is desired. Very durable and Sanitary. Colors to suit your taste —esk for color card, HOLMES HDwW Co. Phone 601 Austro-Hungarian minister, tee of the Hungarian delegation at 1 wi ‘DUALING FUNERAL HELD ; i | oS | The funeral services for Harry G. | Dubling, a well known Casper pio- |neer, were held privatély at 2:30 jo’clock at the house this afternoon, with the Masons in charge of the rites and ceremonies at the cemetery. : foreign’ _Practieally every member of the he died unafraid with his face to the | in several attacks on German lines at jchapel and will be taken tomorro declared in a recent state-| Masonic order to which Mr. Duhling! enemy, in the service of his country Verdun. ment to the foreign affairs commit-| belonged, marched from the Temple; == = to the cemetery to pay their last respects to their friend. PROM THE HOME TODAY: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, 191; =< =—=—. —-7 = _—— e289 SS 2 SSS we are going to give the Germans | % the pride of hit bosom friends, | . }an awful cleaning. Got them on the | who, while shedding a tear that he i | | Tun now and has gone hence, are glad that.he did}, "97 5) ee are going to t | them there.’” ‘ver is also a z= not shirk a patriotic duty when ber of the local’ plurnbers union and country needed his services. } while in, Casper was employed» by} rr | William. Palmer. et Hi | Frank E, Smith will’ be remem- \bered by many Casper people as a | good-natured, generous-hearted man, German naval force oecupied the | who numbered his friends by the | Russian islands in the Gulf of Riga. | hundreds. Being without home-ties,) British under Field Marshal Hai; Smith was the type of fighting man|continued 2a vigorous offensive in who would be expected to “give ‘em | Flanders. hell” as long as he lasted, and that! French troops reported successful | ™ PNEUMONIA. TUES ooo | BG Riley died las§night at 1,.,; | Year Ago Today in War | ;-’clock at the Mito Speneer rans of Casper on the north side of | Platte from Big Muddy, after g/short illness of pneumonia. |Riley had been working at the Spep. \cer ranch as a sheepherder. The body is at the Shaffer. |Columbus, Montana, for interme; SCOPE IONITIS SS 4 | Funeral services will be} held at 3 o’clock at the Shaffer-Gay | chapel and will be conducted private- | Moire | ‘Those who acted as pall bearers “Altho the central powers are able iwere P. C. Nicolaysen, W. F. Shaffer, to face the military situation,” Bur- | Oscar Heistand, J. J. Swanson, W. R.' “it must be stated that we Johnson, and C- H. Townsend. In- iterment;was made in the Casper cemetery. SS eee saries are not sure of their power to| All children not sent on errands or/ Hence further|accompanied by their parents, are) ruled off the streets by a late order of Secretary C. Y. Beard of the State BASEL, Oct. 16.—President Wil-}Board of Health, according to rs ; SS ‘ |mation given out by Pat Royce. son’s reply reached Berlin at noon / 40. distinction is not named, altho the Tuesday. It had not been given to! interpretation placed on the ruling is the public up to 8 o’clock Tuesday|that it applies to those who come) night. ‘within the compulsory school age. PRIVATE REPORT CONFIRMS DEATH OF FRANK E.-SMITH, WHO DIED IN. AGTION ON BATTLEFIELD SEPT. 18 Robert Murphy Receives Telegram from Adjutant;| Was Former Employe of Plumber Firms and First Union Man of Casper to Fall The death of Private Frank E. Smith of the Engineers, the} Casper boy who gave “the last full measure of devotion on} his country’s altar,” has been confirmed by the receipt of a) anh as tach ao i TIPFSAIPSALZLIOLZZLLAZLLLL LL Together with his pal, William, P.; Denver, after having been turned) labor are now serving their country.| lown once by the recruiting officer. In a recent letter received by Smith and Eyer landed in France on| “Spud” Murphy, Smith told: of his June 28, two months after volunteer-| landing France, declaring that ing. He was’ 44 years old, but s6| they were tired of training and were | anxious was he to “get a crack at/| “sure anxieus to get a crack at the) the Huns” that he gave his age a few! Fritzies.” “Being both Casper boys, | years younger in order that he might | enlisting together, Eyer and Smith be accepted. | had gone thru the training camps to- Before entering the service Smith| gether, landed in France side by side, was employed at his trade as plum-! but it is mot known whether they ber_in Casper, working for H. A.) went into battle together or not. In) Burk and Handbury & Johnson, and/a recent letter Eyer, writing for him- was a member of Local Plumbers} self and Sniith, said: | Union 193, being the first union man; “We don’t know when we will be! in Casper to be killed in action, altho back, but one thing we do know,)| TRUCKS! Now is the time to Buy Trucks! The new Oil Field at Lusk invites a large hauling business We have for Immediate’ Delivery Pierce Arrow, Service, Stewart and F. W. D. TRUCKS: Call and Investigate Our Truck Proposition. Shockley Service Sales Corp. Second and David. Phones, 122-123. : Ce? Seer eee eer St TA St Rgoerdog Buy W. S. S. and Liberty Bonds / : JUST IN eo Scrtach : Carrots Beets ’ Honey Dew Melons Tokay Grapes Concord Grapes Pears Cabbage Pumpkins Turnips FRESH EGGS AND BUTTER ALWAYS ~ CITY FRUIT MARKET “WE HANDLE EVERYTHING THAT GROWS”: © 3 TWO STORES—Phone 247 . 114 So. Wolcott tou 166 N. Center St. Across from Postoffice (Natrona Hotel Bldg. 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