Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, June 5, 1920, Page 1

| SAS ‘STEAM ROLLER’ CH The Casper Daily Cribune ) WEATHER FORECAST | FORECAST Partly cloudy tonight and Sun- day, probably showers in north- west portion; not much change in temperature. Before an audience which filled the auditorium of the Natrona County High School, the twenty-two members of the class of 1920 were awarded their diplomas last evening as the concluding event of most appropriate commencement exercises. The members of the class are: Richard Ball, Lova Benjamin, Jennie Clarkson, Grace Crawford, La Clair Dis. muke, Samuel Halley, Ray Hanson, Lois Haworth, Mary Kassis, Mildred Mc- Kendry, Ruth MeRae, Irene Miller, Harry Moll, Lloyd Price, Ruth Saltz, Mabel Schnick, Ruth Servatius, Rodney Smith, Alice Stevick, Leslie Van Doren, Theodora Wilson, Arline Wright. The stage was appropriately decorated for the occasion with potted plants and bouquets.of the class flower, the pink tea rose. The class ‘motto, “Hither Find a Path or Make One,” was in- scribed in the class colors, maroon and white, on @ banner stretched across the back of the stage. The members of the class were seated in two r class - presft te haar a cupy= ing the seat of honor in the center of the front row. All were garbed in cap and gown and the girls carried arm bouquets of roses. Two members of the class, Jennie Clarkson and Ruth McRae, were not present to receive their diplomas on ac- count of illness. The program for the evening was opened with a piano solo, “Impromptu,” by Reinhold, by Miss Alice Stevick, who acted as accompanist for all the musi- cal numbers. The high school girls’ glee club, directed by Miss Harriet Lit- tle, followed with two selections, “A ong of Peace,” Sullivan, and wing Song,” Lohr. Then came the “Saluta- tory,” by Rodney Smith, class president and second honor man of the class. His talk was given in a clear, ringing voice, and embodied the thought that what- ever the future might bring to the (Continued on Page 6) INTERIOR SCENE IN CHICAGO COLISEUM—As it will appear next Tuesday when the Republican National Convention | GRADUATION FRIDAY . NICHT: IS CROWNING EVENT SCHOOL YEAR Twenty-two Students of Natrona High Awarded Diplomas at Commencement; “Sheep Tracks” Is Subject of Address cal is formally opened. CEE RGE NOT SUP! Yesterday’s Circulation ' NUMBER 203 CHICAGO COLISEUM, WHERE REPUBLICANS MEET EXTERIOR VIEW OF GREAT CONVENTION HALL—Where delegates assemble next Tuesday to nominate the party's te for president at the November elections. WILSON DENOUNCES CONGRESS IN ANSWER TO RAILROADERS DRIVE AGAINST POLES RENEWED BY RED ARMIES (By United Pres<. LONDON, June 5.—A general Bol- shevik offensive has been launched between the Pripet region and thé Doleper River, Advanced Polish troops reffred at some places, though the reds were repulsed to the north of Pripet. Paap ta thi Polish officials deny Over the Ritesh but. maximum force.of” leiton ten will be unable to @ithstand indefinitely overwhelming Bolshevik forces. —— ae M. C. Dutton of the Mountairi Explo- ration company left yesterday for Mon-) tana on a short business. trip. | CHI? SWARMING WITH VISITORS United Press.) cHIcAGG, June 6.—With incoming trains unloading visitors and delegates to the Republican convention by the hundreds, Chicago began taking on the appearance of a convention city today. The California delegation is due tonight to stage another big John- Ne demonstration. Wyoming ‘and ew Mexico delegations are due by m |REAR* ADMIRAL. . “Political Expediency Says President, Instead of Serving Public Welfare WASHINGTON. June 5.—President Wilson, in a telegram today to officials of the railroad brotherhood, criticized con- gress for failing to take action with regard to the high cost of living, the conclusion-of peace and important domestic legisla-; tion. The telegram was in reply to a message asking the presi- dent to prevent the adjournment of congress today. DIES SUDDENLY (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, June 5.—Rear Ad- miral Winterhalter, a member of the} general board and former commander- in-chief of the Asiatic fleet, died sud- denly at the naval hospital here today. Monday. Over 100,000 visitors are expected during the convention. The National Women's party—mili- tant suffragettes—opened headquar- ters today across the street from the Coliseum and flung to the breeze their militant banners. Alice Paul, party jattention.” rgd said, ‘that the dominating motive ”» Dominating Motive, | of the Country The executive said that in the light of the record of the present congress, “I have no’ reason whatever to hope that its continuance in session would result in constructive measures for the relief of economic conditions to which you call “it must be evident to all,” the presi- | which has actuated this congress is poli- tical expediency rather than a lofty pur- pose to serve the public welfare.” The president declared that he had ac cepted some of the legislation enacted \by this congress because he “despaired of anything better.” “Congress has not only prevented the |eonclusion of peace in Europe but has failed to present any constructive plan for dealing with deplorable conditions here, the continuance of which can only reflect upon us,’’ the president charged. BUBONIC PLAGUE STILL SPREADS (By Associated Press.) VERA CRUZ, June 5.—Six new cases chairman, issued a statement alleging that the Republican party was filibus- tering on the suffrage issue. of bubonic plague were discovered here tion a | va | selves UNDER CONTROL (By United Press.) NEW YORK, June 5.—Twelve hun-| dred passengers aboard the Norwegian! liner Bergensfjord, were endangered by fire today in the hold while the ship! was 100 miles off New York. After | wirelessing for aid the ship's crew over- came the fire.and announced that the| vessel would continue to Bergen and Christiana. the public spirited organizations in the} city yesterday afternoon at the Cham- ber of Commerce, W. O. Wilson was named as chairman of a Citizens’ Serv- ice-Information Board, which will assist the service and information branch of the war department in rounding up all ex-service men in Casper who have any claim against the government which has not yet been investigated and taken up by the proper authorities. been war which all army matters have since the close of’ the in involved yesterday. Due to the great amount of red tape| ment departments at there are large numbers of ex-soldiers| in this éountry who have not received! every ex-soldier who risked his life, and| trom -Uncle dence in Rulings) iction of Claims| es; U ninstructed Delepates Without Leader This Year (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO, June 5.—Charges of Senator Moses of New Hampshire that the “steam roller” Republican national methods in deciding election contests, were, committee used denied by several committeemen at committee sessions today. Neither Wood nor Proctor, his campaign manager, support | D0 NEWHOUSE PROMISED HERE DURING SUMMER Chamber of Commerce Committee tears Intexesting Report from ntractors”on lousing™ * Situation ence the charges of Senator Moses of New Hampshire that the na- tional committee has used “steam roller’ methods in its contest decisions, H. B. McCoy, national committeeman from the Philippines, said. He denounced Moses’ statement ranted. Chairman Hays was defended by Na- tional Committeeman McGraw of Okla- homa, who said that no one questions Hays’ fairness, honesty and integrity. “absolutely unwar- (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO, June 5.—Disagreement Be tween Gene Wood's managers over whether the Republican national com mittee has been “steamirolling” his de! gates bh furnished the incident which was needed to wind up Republican con- vention preliminaries with a three-ring finish. Altho Senator Moses, one the general's managers, denounced de cisions of the committee which have seated Lowden delegates over Wood contestants as “steam roller” procedure, Wood himself has followed it up with a personal statement expressing confi- dence in not permitting personal prefer- as to candidates to enter into the lecisions which will determine the char acter of the delegations. tribute to the support of predictions that vention. In the first place, the maiority of delegates are uninstructed, and altho, as is generally the case, a majority of them are anxious to board some band wagon, there does not appear to be any, There are several vehicles ready to be rolled out but the horsepower does not seem to be mobilized as yet and every- some of the horses may be dark. More- over, the delegates who will have to con- tribute votes to nominate a candidate seem to be having little real informa- tion so far to the starting point of the procession. ing destinies of the convention. be absent. body date is going to be nominated on th first ballot. Managers are figuring o1 they stand. WOOD DELEGATE WINS ONE GEORGIA CONTEST Fully 100 new jhouses are in pre 'pect for Casper thig summer, contrac tors told interested members of the chamber of commerce at a meeting held last evenig to consider fv the housing problem. The greatest difficulty is the matter of getting w ter and sewer to the lots which a@ most available for erecting houses which will sell at a moderate price, it} was agreed, and two-thirds of those attending the meeting pledged thom- selves to attend the next council! mect ing and present the matter to | boay. Among the building projects report |were the erection of 35 houses in Wast Butler addition to cost from $3,500 to} $4,000, by the company represented by E. J. Holmes. Karl Jourgenson plans for 1 near CY avenue to cost from $6,000. Colby and Rongstad plan 24 near CY avenue to be sold at ate prices. S. H. Pelton’ is completing 6 housgs which will sell at from $5,000 to $7,000. Cc. R. Inman plans a large number of houses in South Butler addition if he can finance his proposition. B. R. Shipp stated that the land in the Shipp addition, 19 blocks south pro- vides space for the erection of 320 houses. There are two watermains in the Jand, an eight inch main from the Elkhorn reservoir and a < inch main from the Sage Creek reservoir. The residents of East Butler addi are arranging for the extension of water into that addition by them purchasing the city’s six per cent warrants the city furnishing the pipe and fire hydrants for the improv: that! | mittee (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO, June 5.—Disposing of th j remaining Georgia district contests, th | Cole, a Wood W. H. Harris of the Lowden faction lw tri |by a negro pledged to Wood. In the ninth Georgia district contest, of) There are several elements which con- | it is going to be a regular ottime con-| body seems to look to possibilities that | Then there is an absence of the steady- influence of old-time leaders who have hitherto been able to guide the} Bosses who speak with a note of authority Seem to About the only thing every’ seems agreed on is that no candi- at least three ballots to find out where |ing |national committee today seated D. <| ad delegate from the seventh | district, and dismissed the contest of a| delegate said to be in favor of Lowden. | s seated from the eighth Georgia dis- t in the absence of a formal claim (Congress ‘House Amends Bill to Meet Wilson’s Objections, Sends | It to the Senate (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, June 5.— Congress adjourns at 4 o’clock |this afternoon. All appropria- tion bills have been passed ex- cept the river and harbors bill |which is deadlocked and is fac- ing failure, President Wilson bill last night. Both houses passed the bill repealing jall war-time legislation éxcept the |Lever act and the trading with the Jenemy act. Whether Wilson will veto it is problematical. eee BUDGET MEASURE REPASSED BY HOUSE (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, June 5.—After it had jbeen amended to meet President Wil- son's objections, the bill to establish a national budget system July 1 was re- passed today by the house and sent to |the senate. vetoed the budget ARMY BILL SIGNED BY PRESIDENT WILSON (By United Pr WASHINGTON, June Wilson signed the army -) —President reorganization bill today providing for an army of 297,000 men. CORPORATION INCOMES TO BE PUBLISHED (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, June 5.—The senate today passed the Harris resolution pro- ce PAD for the publi ion of incomes of mn | corporations which have profits exceed- 25 per cent. It is aimed against ii MOST ROADS IN FAIR oHAPE FOR ~ SUNDAY DRIVING e | involving the seating of Roscoe Pickett, state chairman and leader of | Wood delegates, 1 a sub-committee to pags on the regu ‘arity of the credentials of djstrict dele- gates who were elected by both factions. In the tenth Georgia district the com- ted the Lowden ‘Williams. se delegate, Robert C. PENROSE UNABLE TO ATTEND CONVENTION (By Associated Press.) PHILADELPHIA, June 5. Penrose will not go to Chicago to attend the national Republican convention, it was announced today by his physicians. | JOHNSON COUNTS UPON PREFERENCE VOTE (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, June 5.—Senator Johnson announced today that he felt confident ev y delegate who came from a state | that. t a preferential vote in his favor would vote for him not only on the first or first few ballots but until he rele: d him. “T have no fear that a man will vio- late his instrgiuctions given by the peo- | ple of his state,” he said. “T fully ex the} the committee appoint- —Senator | Alcova Highway Fine, With All Bridges Intact; Road Crews Working to Smooth Out Rough Spots on All Routes All the county roads are reported to be in fair shape, and all passable, is the report given out by the county | commissioners. The Alcova road is in excellent shape all the way the county line, and all bridgos washed out by recent heavy rains have been re- placed. This road has been rade. thru the Bessemer canyon and the big tractor and graders will reach Alcova ‘in a few days, A truck crew with road maintainer is on its way to the coun line, and should reach the Pathfind } forks by Sunday morning. This crew | will place culverts in the seepage places in front of the Tom Sun ranch. The road is reported fair thru Whis! Gap and on into Rawlins, Tourists arriving in Casper yesterday from Buffalo and Kaycee reported the road as being v: rough, but passable. It took a Ford car twelve hours to |make the trip from Buffalo to Casper. ment. | pect delegates in states that cast a pref.|_The Muddy road, leading past the City Engineer F. 8. Knittle stated) ontial vote in my favor to vote| Brooks ranch to the mountains south. that the extension of the water 3-! for me.” |east of Casper, is rough in places and tem costs about $800 a block. | . some culverts carrying inrrigating — ———— | |water are overflowing in places. A WASHINGON, June 6.—The bill de-) CHICAGO, June 5.—Probability that/rona crew is headed in that direction | signed to exclude dangerous aliens from) the United States was passed today by the house and sent to the president. Under the terms of the measure mere membership in a party advocating the ‘overthrow of organized government sabotage would be sufficient ground for the deportation or exclusion of aliens. ¢, said Wood. Wood leaders will carry several delegate contests to the credentials committee ‘a . announced today by General Wood. I do not know what contests will be appealed to the credentials committee,” “But there probably will be a number of them. suing our right in this respect.” At a meeting of representatives of all|from the government money or articles | to which they were entitled. Many have bonuses and allotments |due which have not been paid—some-| times because the government does not have the correct address, often because} of some neglect on the part of the sol-| dier, Liberty bonds, pensions, lance matters, even proper discharge j papers, have not been received in many | instances. The letters returned to the govern: Washington con taining checks, run into the tons, stated. Government that officials r ize insur-| who so far has failed to receive his due [reward from the government, |a sore spot in his heart—his dissatis- lfaction is likely to spread—and unrest | |of this sort in the country is already aj) goY | serious menace. It is along this line that the appea' jis being made to patriotic citizens in ‘We are simply pur- | f carries | ommunity to help round up the| man who was in the service to re and the road should be in good shape by the middle of the week. Heavy snowdrifts and soft places prevent use of the mountain road as yet, but cars can easily reach the foot of Casper Moulttain. Snowdrifts 20 ‘eet deep are reported in front of the asbestos mill. ORGANIZATION FORMED TO SEEK OUT SERVICE MEN WITH CLAIMS ») attention. There are probably 500 men in Wyo- |ming who have not presented their claims for vocational training the ornment. Many did not receive the travel pay or 1) the clothing which was their due n| In short, the government wants every 6 to every ex-soldiers who have not presented their | all that is coming to him, and to pre claims, so that the g6vernment can/sent his ims ‘at once. \clear up its records and acquit itself of The matter was presented to the its re onsibilities to the ex-s: ice man, | Chamber of Commer at a special meet Many men who were In the service and| ing of the board of directors at noon it 18) who suffered from the flu are liable to| today at the Henning. ‘s tubercular troubles. If their claims are he Red Cross, the Rotary Club and pre! nted now, they can still receive other © jons of similar character Sam the requirad medical|are backing the plan here. 5 a 6 5 0 5 2 0 o 8 5 5 0 5