Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, January 12, 1921, Page 1

Daily Tribune VOLUME V. CASPER, WYO., WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12, 1921. Thursday with risi WEATHER FORECAST — ® = Generally fair tonight and g temperature. ~ NUMBER 79 HOLDUP IS FRUSTRATED AT C ¢ J.S. Reeder Shot Down by Assailant Near Home on South Grant INCREASE IN APPROPRIATIONS ASKED VALUATION GAIN TOPREVENTIK (= INGREASE, CLAIM Governor’s Message Is Read to Legislature in Joint Session s-|glad to welcome you, and it Is my ed lest hope that when this session clos a J we may all be satisfied with that wh! Phis ‘ts the third time during my term’ has been ackomplis of office that I have liad the honor to] y¢ js not possible untess deliver a message to a Wyoming legis-| more time than 1 should to lature, and it is the first time in the|tivn to all the all legislation that advise individual members of matter: has met on three occasions during the | one term of any executive, In meeting |On this occasion I shall mention only ;with you today I aa hopeful that the same cordial relations may be estab-| greatest importance to thé state, Ushed between yourselves and my office people and {ts economic development that it was my privilege te =-3c:- ‘n my 1 dealings with the Pitteenth State Legis-| THE BUDGET. lature, I feel that previous to the last : regular session that there never was a! lature provided for the State of Wyo BULLETIN. CHEYENNE, Jan. 12.—Both houses of the legislature under Suspension of the rules today passed memorials to congress urging passage of the He doa tariff and ‘truth in fabrics , bills, CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. 12.— ¢ house and senate of the six- teenth Wyoming legislature met in joint session to hear Goy. Rob- ert D. Carey read his message, a document of 15,000 words, com- prehensively dealing with ‘the major governmental problems: of the -staté, farjier- tp the day each house com- pleted its organization through the ap- pointment of working committees and the real work of the session will begin tornacrow. Goverror Carey stated in his mens that appropriations recommended in the state budget which is to be submitted tomorrow, total $195,885.66 over the ap- propriations of tke preceding legisla- iure, Attention, howeve is called to the increase in state valuations as offset- ting this proposed increase and the fact that reductions in some instances made advisable by changed conditions since the drafting of the budget will} be made in special recommendations to he submitted later, The message recommends the aboli-| tion of several offices or their consolid- ation with othér offices, and the crea- tién of a state law enforcement, depart- ment somewhat resembling a very lim- ited state police. —o FRENCH CABINET 1S OVERTHROWN in the state and at no time was there |tudget. Under the terms of this act T while enacted into law. It is most} budget based upon my own conelu- gratifying that In this session we have /Sions ané judgment, giving a complete a large number of men who served in|@nd Itemized plan of all proposed expen that body and who en account of their |ditures for each und every department previous experience will be in position |9f the state sovernment. to assist those who have not had the|Preparing this budget has not been an same legislative ei{perience. To those one as it is the first time that we of you who were here before I desire hav iad «a budget and there have been to say that I am glad thet you are|né precedent~ to guide us, again here, and ti those of you who The recommendatic: are new members that I am equally made after « that I } eareful consideration and ONCE AGAIN-CLEAN UP CASPER a aie ’ (Editorial) Avduwalle orial | + has been committed upon the: public street in Casper at Sn edify hour inthe evening when: business was closing for the day and people were on the way home for dinner. To all ap- Pearances it was a wanton murder. The victim was a citizen of ex- cellent repute and so far as known without an enemy in the world. While no public authority or person charged with maintaining the peace and good order of the city, could have forseen or prevent- ed the occurrence, it is nevertheless true that the police department of the city has not been diligent in clearing the city of the lawless and undesirable element that drifts in from elsewhere, and is responsible for a large portion of the crime and disorder that occurs. The Tribune has frequently called public attention to the dan- gerous condition of affairs and has begged, for the safety of the community, that immoral practices pursued within the city be abol- ished and those engaged driven out. So long as the lawless element is not taught the wholesome lesson of fear of the law, they will have no respect for it. Lax enforcement simply emboldens the evil minded to encroach upon the protection measures designed for the public security. Lax enforcement of law and ordinances is directly chargable to the present police department. While the department is not to be held responsible, in any sense, in the present instance, the department is to be held responsible fon ect conditions existing in the city which permit deeds of this character (By United Press) to occur. si ia as papmlee, Levees! It is common knowledge upon the public streets that gambling, ministry was overthrown today when]... | | | the chamber of deputies voted a tack |illicit manufacture and sale of whisky or what passes for whisky, DF oprmannoecin we Sikes Mi ag and practices of immorality exist to extent away beyond the point of mediately to President Millerand to| public safety. These things are the stepping stones to the commis tender his resignation, which the lat-|.- * ter was expected to accept. jsion of greater crimes. : ; The vote followed Leygues’ request An alert and sincere police department would quickly eradicate that he be permitted to postpone dis- | ry ry * 4 cissions of the government's. foreign {these evils. That they exist, they in themselves, furnish all necessary warrant for criticism and reflection upon the police department. The police department is clothed with all the necessary powers to remove the causes that lead to the commission of deplorable crimes \that all too frequently startle the city. * Then in the name of civic policy and the questions of disarma- ment until after the meeting of the su decency and public safety why does the police department neglect its sworn duty? preme council on January 19. It had been insisted that he answer immedi ately and tho question became 4 mat+ ter of confidence in the government. The action had been expected as Ley- gues’ policies had been considered as affronting England. TRIP TO RUSSIA COSTS AMERICAN SOCIALIST WIFE Soviet Rule Not for American Workmen, Says Socialist Who Recently Gained | Release from Prison in Moscow | APPEAL TAKEN ON COMMISSION RULING IN K.C. WASHINGTON, Jan. An appen! from the decision-of Judge Van Valk enburg of Kansas City restraining en forcement by criminal! proceedings of an order issued by the secretar of agriculture against increased commis sions for selling and handling livestock has been ordered by Attorney General Palmer, it was announced today. An injunction was granted December 31 at the request of livestock firms against the United States attorney for the western district of Missouyi. fais Sarna tis Meng ihe (By Associated Press.) BERLIN, Jan. 12.—Frank expressions ‘of disappointment over condt- tions in Russia, together with assertions that American workmen never AIRMAN FORCED would pursue Soviet methods were made today by M, Schwarts, American DOWN IN DESERT Socialist and resident of San Francisco. ‘the Soviets were responsible for \) Sak my | SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 12.—Lost in his four months’ imprisonment in Bolshevik jails in Moscow, , {|@ sand storm on the Nevada desert aft- : ; , ‘ler ma a forced landing in a 60+ Behwaria and his: wile wore arrested August. ¢. and, rolenged, Lice nr | ator at@ thon’ wancios, Fait) ne and Mrs. Schwarts died in Keval on Vecember 20 from hardships ste | |hausted to the nearest ranch house 25 |miles distant, was the expertence of F |B. Moulton, pilot of an air mail plan» ‘last week, according to a story told by | Mouton here today. to attend the second con- Schwarts went to Moscow last June He said efforts were being made} to dis- endured, gress of the Third Internationale. guise the real situation in Kussia, _ GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE rn-jstudy of the needs of each department. 8 | hh’ appre atten- seems | to inc ot history of the state that the legislavure Necessary, and T shall from time to time | that seem \worthy of their consideration. the same time I have realized that the consume! state is growing and that we can expect the work Of the different departments in proportion to the growth| the state. In spite of my efforts to] ep the appropriations as low aa pos-| ible, E find that the amount asked for His $19 over the amount appro-| the last legislature. How- those things which seem to be of tha|Priated by its | ever,, it An fict of the Fifteenth State Legis- better ‘body of lawmakers assembled ming what is known as an executive! the 80 much legislation that was worth shall submit to you within a day or two|of the state. The task of|that tne Anancial conditions within the ve 'Priations and when the t'me comes f effort has fons a: been low made to keep 8 possible, but at hould ke borne in mind that] is an increase over the Inst -appropriated, considering | uct that the assessed valuation of state has increased from $298,528 00 In 1918 to $429,866,617.00 in 1 | while t amount |the |the 1 increase is small in proportion. to} the Inc se in the assessed valuation In order to have the budget printed} |before you convened; it to complete it some time Was leceastne! 0, aha wo state ve taken a Serious turn for thé} worse. Had conditions been os bad alt that time now, I should have in sonmy'| instances recommended smaller. apprdy me to go over the budget with you committees I shall suggest some red tions In the appropriations recommend cut off all appropriations that might ed. | | hile T bel + would be unwiee fe agsist in the development of the stat, |we must ever be mindful ‘of the @iifi-|} jeulties many of our citizens are hav~ jing in avoiding bankruptey and should} strive to make the burdens of taxation as light as goasible. ‘ P Other législatires iv Hadid te mike jing direct appropriations have in apy instances provided levies for the sup- , Port of institutions or departments and t the time of making such levies have |failed to take into consideration the jfact that the assessed valuation of the jstate is constantly increasing, or tht |these levies would provide more funds} ithan it was their intention to appro- jpriate. This is a wrong method Ot |Previding, money and I would ree men that no levies bo made, except! [perhaps in the case of the university, to which I shall refer later. Frequenc |1y these levies have not been for any | fixed period and in’ some eases funds }have accumulated which were not need ed and this has compelled taxpayers {to pay im money unnecessarily. There jhave likewise been instances where apt | propriations haye been made eontinuous jrather than for the biennial period. 2 |know of one law whereby an approprin | || YANK ‘DOLLAR | PRINCESS’ TO RULE ALBANIA (Continued on Page 5) ited Press) 2,—The American “Dollar Prince: formerly Mrs. William B. Leeds, may become queen of Albania, It is reported that the Albanians have urged her to accept ‘the throne. It is reported that she f (By ATHENS, i before | Supply was unlocked. nailed the a t LOST AVIATORS QUTLINE PERILS Trio Refreshed by First Rest in Comfort After Trek in Wilderness (By Associated Presa) MATTICE, Ontario, jan. 12.— Lieuts. Stephen Farrel, Al Kloor and Walter Hinten, refreshed by their first night’s sleep in comfort since leaving the frozen Hudson Bay region, where their balloon larder, today enjoyed hospitality here pending their departure to Toronto. All three were somewhat trciturn regard- ing their four days’ vicissitudes after landing in the wilds. Farrell outlined tie hardships. They were so hungry the third night they could not sleep except Kloor who slept ©o soundly and close to the fire that be burned his boots. They were beginning to become desperate when they sighted sled tracks on the fourth day: Phey followed the tracks five miles they sighted an Indian who Hinton offered said the trip was uneventful. stared. to. flee when him a from Farrell ‘actor: cigaret Moose F UNUSUAL, ELS REPORTS. (By United Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.—Three nay batloonists who were lost in the Can- adian woods took risks which “appear to have been extraordinary to an un- usual degree,” the navy department stated today in a reply to an inquiry by Senator King of Utah for informa. tion concerning the flight. Daniels ex- Pressed regret at the reported fight he- tween Lieutenants Hinton and Farrel, two pf the aviators. BANQUET CALLED OFF IN TORONTO. (By Associated Press) TORONTO, Jan, 12.—The Aero Club of Cana today announced that it had called off an official banquet plan, ned to honor the three American na- vat balloonists in view of the incident at Muattice terday when Lieutenant Parrell knocked Lieutenant - Hinton own because of a letter Hinton had written home. oe - AILS DOOR FOUND UNLOCKED. off Pat FE rrigan of the’ police department, is y cautious man. While on his beat last night he dis. | covered that the door of the Oil Well) Unable to find] the proprietor Officer Harrigan arme4| himself with nails and hammer and | loor shut pia aid a NO ARRESTS TUESDAY. No arrests were made yesterday by the police department. The law violu-| has ordesed a magnificent corona- tion robe. a fairly quiet day. tors w quiet and the police spent| WASHINGTON, Jan. ; HH. Bliss, former American represen' at Paris. use to agree to any proposition look- ing to disarmament or at least a re-| duction of the military establishment, | |said the general could be written down | \as the next Germany and the United | States ingly. Our present form of civilization can-| inot stand the great strain of military | preparation much longer, Bliss declared. The world war was a terriffic strain on civilization, The next war will be very much worse. | Bliss said he discussed disarmament Disarmament Only Needs to be Broached ' to Secure Results, General Bliss Tells House Committee Today By Associated Press) 12.—Should the United States call upon the nations of the world for a full, free and fair discussion on re- ducion of armaments, a fayorable response would be prompt and in- evitable, the house naval committee was told today by Gen, Tasker The nation that would come to such a conference and re- WORLD ISREADYTO | FOLLOWLEADOF U.S. tative on the supreme war council in a general way and incident to other matters with Marshal Foch and high British military leaders. He’ said if he had his way he would not disarm an |American soldier nor lay up an Ameri-| could make Its plans accord-|can ship until all great powers had | reached an agreément. U. 8. LARG NAVY TO BE iT IN FOUR YEARS. (By United Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.—The Unite-1 OF NORTH WILDS Assailant Flees and | Makes Escape Af-' ter Murderous At-' tack on Street | | J. S. Reeder, proprietor of the Electric Shoe Shop at 121 West! | Second street, is dead from a bul-| let wound in the neck, inflicted, it {is believed, by an unknown assas-| jsin who attempted a holdup when| |Reeder was within a half block of his | home 0% 403 South Grant at 6:30 Tue | day night. No clues as to the identity | of his assailant have been found but Uhe police and the sheriff’s forces are co-operating on the case in the hope {of solving the mystery. The coroner's jinquest likewise has been deferred un- |til further investigation is made, | No motive other than robbery could be found upon which the authorities |could work, although a diamond ring | jvalued at $2,600 and a diamond pin] |worth $600, as well as a large amount | jof money were still on Mr. Reeder's | |person when he was picked up. If rob-| |bery was the motive the assailant was | levidently frightened away before he | jecould take the valuables from the body. |REEDER GAVE BATTLE | 'T0 ASSAILANT, BELIEF. * | | Many theories have been advanced re- | garding the tragedy, but the one given first credence by the police is this: | Reeder was en route home from his | piece of business and was met with a demand from an armed and masked |bandit to stand and deliver. Instead jof submitting Reeder, at the risk of his | jown life, whipped a small caliber auto: | matic from his pocket and both opened fire. Unexploded shells in Reeder's gun Indicate that he fell while pulling thé trigger of the automatic. ' When found Reeder -held ‘a 25 eatiber | automatic reyolver in hfs hand. | Three} shots had been fired from it, but \wheth-| Jer they took effect is not known. | | He was pidked up in » dying condi-} jtion by Cecil Comfort who resides at! 400 South Grant, and was the first to| reach the seene of the tragedy. Dr.| , Johnson and Dr. McClellan were called! unanimously toc save the man's!posed new maj | agreement. ;but were too late lute, Although to many investigated the (Continued on Page Two.) CAPITOL \Merchants and Hote shots no one was found who had seen!of Ban J oT OF LIFE Last Night BANDITS SPREAD TEARO! ITY AFTER | © 3BERY OF PHOEWA MAN One Killed, One Is Dying and Other Wounded by Two Mexican,Holdups as Climax to Robbery storian: (By Associated Press) PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 12.— Posses are searching for two Mex- icans who last night robbed a store at Tempe, killed Ernest Hintze, 11; fatally wounded Milton Spangler, watchman, seriously wounded H. C. Baber and terrorized the town, The bandits entered the store, forced Baber to open the cash drawer and scooped up $150. Then they shot Ba ber without provocation and started out the door shooting up and down the street. Spang'er shot down while replying to the fl ASL cares! MINORS ACCEPT MAJORS’ PLAN CHICA Association », Jan, 12- of Minor ional voted the _pro- sign r leagué national The American League, on the motion hnson, signed the new nation- nl agreement which was ratified at the Yew York meeting. WAIL GOES UP IN CIRCLES OVER INAUGURAL l Keepers Alarmed Over Cancellation of Reservations and May Bear Cost of Unofficial Ceremony (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.—Yhis city is in consternation over the proposed simplicity of the Harding inaugural. Hotel proprietors arc being deluged with orders cancelling room reservations, Plans for pageants, carnivals and balls have been discarded. An unofficial in- auguration backed by. merchants and hotelkeepers, ‘lose thousands of dollars worth of business, may x when |! in major ships and gun po P this country’s bullding program pleted in 1925, Secretary of the 8 cl Ni vy are; Great Britain, 100; Japan, 41. 36; United States, | of food and hotel the oath of offic Wilson will thu: “Mast apr who claim they will be staged. Congress probably will ple limit on prices (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan, 12.—Changes in ylans for the inauguration are not \to nte with the intention of Presi- dent Wilson to accompany Harding to he Capitol where the latter will take . it was learned today. on March 4 make his t the Capitol in more half and also his president. es the oath of of- irst appearance ¢ han a year and arance arding t Aft Daniels told the house naval affairs fi nd Mrs. Harding, in accord- committee today. It will also put us “nce with custom, are expected to en- ahead of Japan. tertain Mr. and Mrs. Wilson at lun 5 on. Wilson, it was learned today Relative strength today gives -Great|plans to le the White House for his Britain 638 ships, the United’ States| home here, which he recently pur- 330 ships and Japan 43. The size of chased, on March present authorized building programs | — — Bie a “The money the other fellow has,.”"— | Simplicissimus (Munich). PROVISION THIEVES WHO ROBBED DELIVERY WAGONS OPEN STORES, States will be superior to Great Pritain had to open retail stores to dispose of; their plunder, SEVEN ARE JAILED IN CHICAGO (By Associated Press.) ° | CHICAGO, Jan. 12.—Business became so good here for a gang of groc- ery thieves who stole on wholesale scale from delivery trucks, that tmey Police believe they have accounted for thefts totalling $150,000 with the arrest of seven men, ;