Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, February 9, 1921, Page 12

PAGE TWELVE in the house came largely from a mis- understanding of the bill and the many safeguards that are thrown around the proposed investments ‘2y the state. A section from the state engineer's report for 1919 and 1920, referring to state investigations is copied here- with verbatim: Casper Project—One of the out- standing questions relative to feasible projects on the North Platte was the possible large project north and west of Casper. Extensive areas of fine jands are found in this section, and an ample water suppty for the irrigation of same is available from the river. In view of the question arising on the North Platte it was considered advis- able to make a careful investigation of a project that would mean so much to the state if found feasible. This project has an interesting his- torical element. We find in the first biennial report of the state engineer in 1892, statements, as follows: “A canal has been surveyed to water the up-lands lying north and east of Cas- per. It contemplates the reclamation of over 250,000 acres at a cost of about $2,000,000, ar2 ts tne suost tm- portant canal sc projected in the state.” In the second biennial report of this office it is stated that surveys had been made and a permit issued for the Wyoming central canal, pro- posing to cover about 200,000 acres north of Casper at a cost of about $2,000,000. Despite the early interest manifested in this project there has een no development to date. Progress in this state during the past twenty-five years, and the con- @itions generally at Casper by rea- won of extensive local development, have greatly enhanced the values of frrigated land in that section. The €limatic conditions, the water supply, and the character of the lands pro- posed to be irrigated make the pos- sibility a most important one. This project would be a big proposition from every standpoint. The con- struction would be expensive and would provide many physical difficul ties. The cost, however, would re- main in such limits as would seem entirely justified by the great bene- fits that would accrue from the de- velopment. Careful ficld investigations of the project were carried on through the summer under the direction of Mr. Robert C. Duthie. The preliminary estimates show that 125,000 acres of first-class land can be covered at an estimated cost of $10,000,000, The magnitude of the project and the money required for its construction, fake ft more difficullt to handle than would be the case of a smaller pro- ect. In the circumstances the most Jogical means of development would be through the agency of the United States reclamation service. This pro- fect could well form a unit of the general North Platte project of the service. The co-operative investign- tions have shown that there is a cer- tain surplus of storage in Pathfinder reservoir over the demands now made upon same. “By reason of the con- ditions under which the Pathfinder permit was granted by the state, the reclamation service is under a moral, if not a legal obligation to apply any surplus waters in Pathfinder upon Wyoming lands. ‘Whatever may be the means to the end for development of the Casper project, rather complete data will be available for use as a result of the state's investigation. The application for a permit covering over 140,000 acres under the Casper canal has been regularly filed in this office. egg ees Sleeping Sickness Causes One Death (By Associated Press) CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 9, —The first death from sleeping sickness in Cincinnati was reported last night. Herbert Geyer, 28 years old, was the victim. He became iN January 29. oo! checks.” amounts out of his wallet. POPOPOLOS OOPS OS OSOSOSOOSS OSS SOOOSOSOOOO SEDO OO OOS OOOO SS IRRIGATION ACT IN LEGISLATURE VITAL TO STATE Earl D. Holmes of Casper Chamber, With Hobby for Irrigation, Emphasizes Importance of Pending Bill Mr. Holmes, when interviewed today, stated that in his opinion the bill for state aid for reclamation of arid lands is one of the most constructive pieces of legislation before the session of the Wyoming legislature. bill has already passed the house by a vote of 30 to 17. Holmes stated further that in his opinion the opposition made It is reported that this Mr. EXPECTED ‘BIG’ HAUL, BANDITS GET ONLY $7.50 DENVER, Feb. 9.—Two unmasked bandits held up Leo Block, proprie- tor of a shoe and ¢lothing store, in his establishment at 1654 Lawrence street at 12:30 o’clo<'s this afternoon, in plain view of the noon-day crowds on the street. They obtained only $7.50. Both men escaped. The two entered the store and led Mr. Block to the rear of the room on pretext of wanting to make some pur- chases. ‘There one of them pointed a revolver at him while the other opened the cash register. Police be- lieve the bandits expected a big haul because Block had advertised a sale ‘for today. Trial Witnesses to Travel 6,000 Miles to Appear NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 9—Three witnesses will travel 6,000 miles to tes- tify against an alleged band of har- ber pirates held in connection with the murder of a Japanese seaman bere on’Christmas morning, accord- ing to a cablegram received today from Honolulu. The men are being returned by order of the Japanese em- bassy at Washington, and with the aid of the, town mayor of Honolulu, the expenses being paid out of an appropriation of $5,000 made by the Norfolk council. SOFT DRINK TAX REPEAL PETITIONED (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—Ground- hog promises of a pleasant spring and goose bone predictions of a rather torrid summer, have started a flood of petitions to congress to Negro Population of Tulsa Growing (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.—The ne- gro. population of Tulsa, Okla., was announced by the census bureau to- day as 8,442, an increase of 6,483, or 330.9 per cent. The whites totalled 63,430 in 1920, an increase of 47,412 or 296 per cent. ATTORNEY FOR- SLACKER STILL ’ [By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, . Feb. 9.—Sugges- tions that D. Clarence Gibboney of Philadelphia, former attorney for Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, wealthy draft dodger, who escaped to Germany was not drowned recently off the coast of Mexico, as reported, are con- tained in an unsigned letter received today from Philadelph& by Chairman Kahn of the House Military commit- tee. In making the letter public, Chair- man Kahn, whose committee is to begin an inquiry Thursday into Berg- Aoll’s escape, said that his examina- tion of government records indicated that Gibboney had acted “suspicious- ly”.in the Bergdoll case. State Department officials do not credit reports that Gibboney was not drowned and is in hiding. hasan ates ta F1 PAIR CONFESS TO ROBBERY SALT LAKH City, Utah, eFb. 9.— Oscar Blanney, alias Frank Rogers, and Henry Evans, alias O. R. Par- sons, who are charged with highway robbery and attempted burglary in complaints issued against them today have confessed, according to the po- lice, that with Thomas Burns and Walter Smith they planned to rob the J. C. Penney store here on Mon- day night. They also stated, the po- lice said, that they came here two ALIVE, BELIEF, machine shops of the Ohio Oil in the Big Muddy oil field prac- tically destroyed after noon today when fire of an unknowm ori- gin swept the plant and for s time threatened the office buildings of the company nearby. The flames ing played into the debris at o'clock this afternoon. OIL BUBBLES — FROM EARTH MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Feb.” 9. (Petroleum springs which produces considerable quantities of oil, have ben discovered in the Department of Chontales on the northeastern’ shore of Lake Nicaragua. This adds new, resources to the departmént, which has ben exploited for its good deposits for several years. ‘ ages BELFAST, Feb. 9.—Timoth? Crow- ley of Ballyleaders, cougty Limericic, has been sentenced to 15 years penal servitude for taking part in an, at- tac kupon police. STRIKERS ARE FIRED ON BY STATE GUARD ALBANY, N. Y., Feb, 9.—Sfate troopers, assisting the local police In maintaining order in the street rail- way strike of the United Traction company employes, late today fired upon strike sympathizers who ston- ed a repair wagon filled with non- union workers. The stones. were thrown from the roofsf of buildings weeks ago from Seattle. Subscribe for The Tribune. The well is located about on the main line of the Burlington repeal the war-time tax on the poor that passed up through Nebraska and man’s drink. ‘South Dakota into Montana, it is in BAVARIAN PREM AS RESULT OF IER MAY RETIRE OPPOSITION TO DISARMING THE CIVILIAN ARMY (By Associated Press.) MUNICH, Bavaria, Feb. 8.—Opposition to the disarm- ing of the Bavarian civilian guard on the part of Premier Von Kahr may render his retirement inevitable, according to newspapers opposed to the present Bavarian administra- tion. North Bavarian Socialists openly threaten to break with Munich if the government perists in preventing the Berlin cabinet carrying out the obli- gations assumed at Spa and recently prescribed by the Supreme Allied Council in Paris. (By Associated Press) BERLIN, Feb. 8.—Bavaria’s tude relative to the disarmament civilian guards is indefensible, in the optnion of members of the reichstag still in this city. They believe it will result in materially complicating the task of Foreign Minister Simons during the coming conierence in Lon- Says the Holdup to His Pal, “We can’t’ get anything out of him. He. pays with So they “lay” for the man who is known to pay large It rests with you whether or not you will make your- self a target for holdups by carrying large sums of money. You don’t have to—you can deposit your money here and pay by check, the same as many others are doing. Wyoming National Bank Casper, Wyoming don. Up until late tonight officials here had receiyed no word from Munich but the Berlin cabinet was reported to be determined to carry out disarma- ment proposals without equivocation in order\that it might strengthen its position in presenting counter-propos- als on the reparation issue. NOTICE The Bon Ton Cafe Open Night and Day. Chop Suey and ‘Noodles a Specialty WANTED The people of Wyom- ing to send us one thou- sand photo films for de- velopment. We also do enlargements, copying and commercial photo- graphy. Out-of-town and local friends can be confident of care, atten- tion and service to their work. This business to be known in future as ; 3 3 2 | 3 3 ; ; 3 : The Art Shop MR. GEO. CAUTHEN Of Eastman Studios and Government Service MR. BENJ. ARKIN Studio Artist, Late of Denver Address 108 E. Second St. Over Blue Front Grocery Casper, Wyo. Phone 120-R NEW FIELD OPENED BY WESTERN. STATES ON CHOW RESERVATION Important Strike: Recorded in Montana District - When Test Hole Fills With Oil; Shallow Sand Gives Up Heavy Grade Crude The Western States Oil company, operating in the Mon- tana country on the Crow reservation, found what is thought to be the Tensleep sand at 1, the:tools were three feet in the drilling was stopped and the hole was filled up 1,000 feet with oil. in Broadway, North Albany. Se far as could be learned none of the shots took effect. 600 feet yesterday, and when 2 5miles/southeast of Hardin the Crow reservation and on the waters of Soap creek. A showing of oi] was found at 1,540 feet that may have made about a two-barrel well if it had, been cared for, but this was too small to bother ‘vith. The tools were therefore sent on down and about the 1,800-foot level, the sand came in with a good flow. The oil is a black crude Ike the Bolton Creek, Hamilton Dome and other black oils of parts of Wyoming and the sample contains a very little sulphur so that this substance will not be a bothersome feature of the oil. The strike looks like the opening of a new black oil field and Geologist Were! and Manager Rathvon. are on their way to the well to look after the details of future work. We Clean Clothing sent to this shop for DryClean- ing or Press- ing always” gets the same careful atten- tion—whether it be a “hurry up” order or one onwhich we have plenty of time. x We do repairing—~ no charge for’ small _ repairs. Clalealy “PARTICULAR TATLORING FOR PARTICULAR PEOPLE” All Garments Fitted Look for This Emblem Watch this space beginni: ne Te Sf eaptmnnermaiariaa row for weather BES Et & ~ forecast. ee eee — —— CN ? ‘ BUSY STORE Another of these great Bargain Days. Get the habit folks—the “Thrift Thursday” habit-—_then watch the difference in your monthly expense ac- count. Plan your shopping day at Webel’s “Thriit Thursday” sales. ‘ Hostery!! Hostery!! Nothing but Hosiery ‘ The opportunity to replenish the family’s hosiery needs for many months to come at amazingly low prices during our “Thrift Thurs- day” selling. Boys’ and Girls’ School Hose Regular 50c Selling—Thrift Price : ig 25c the pair Serviceable, fast colors, A-1 quality heavy ribbed, in all sizes, at a price of marked interest. Women’s Cotton Hose For Thrift Thursday Selling 10c the pair . Wonderful, isn’t it, to have the opportunity of such immense values—these hose are in white and cream and have the reinforced heels and toes, Ba. Women’s Silk Fibre Flose j Regular $1.75 Quality—Thrift Price 75c the- pair Full fashioned, reinforced heels and toes, medium weight, and of the very best quality. Colors are white and brown. Extra Special! Heavy Pure Thread Silk Hose Thrift Selling Price $1.95 the pair Full fashioned, high quality, heavy pure thread silk; all colors; silk elastic tops, reinforced toe with high spliced heel. Considered the most attractive value of this day of selling. —dry goods section Round Aluminum Roasters. in a wonderful. Bargain Regular $2.00. Value. Thrift Thursday Price $1.40 w= Superior quality aluminum, mirror-like fin- ish, very serviceable and would do justice to any ‘kitchen, and the best part of it is, it roasts so deliciously ! Aluminum Tea Kettles ‘At a great Thrift Pricing Were $6.00——_This One Day Only You'll admit it’s a bargain, but that will not .assure you of getting one. Better arrange to be here early. 5 —hardware dept. | 2 2 Cans Champion Empson Peas; reg. 18c can, Thrift Price......... Cans Daisy Empson Peas; reg. 23c can, Thrift Price... Tangier Honey Sweet Pea: rég. -25¢ can, Thrift Price. a Cans Tangier Extra Sifted Peas; 4a reg. 40c can, Thrift Price. Mail orders s0- licited and given prompt atten- tion. “Thrift Thursday” Men’s Section Chambray Work Shirts Regular $1.25 Value Thrift Price 85c : This is a bargain, men, can have your choice of grays or blues. These shirts are re- inforced with heavy stitchings, full cut and made of a heavy chambray. All sizes. Horse Hide Palm Gloves Regular $1.75-Value Thrift Price 95c' the pair A good heavy horsehide palm glove is very serviceable, That’s the kind these are. Only a limited number. Beiter arrange to be here early. Cotton Gloves Thrift Price 3 pair for . 25c Just special for this one day, “Thrift Thursday” —a good weight knit wrist cotton glove. They’ve been selling at 15c the pair. Heavy Cotton Hose Thrift Price 3 pair for 50c Comes in black only; sells regularly at a much higher price. They make a very service- able work hose and are really good looking enough to wear for dress. Reinforced heel and toe. All sizes. Grocery Thrift Bargains Can't imagine the feeling you housewives must have when you read over this list of wonderful bargaiiz —here they are!