Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, January 12, 1922, Page 1

ECONOMY URGED ON GASPER BY BLAGKMCAE IN KEYNOTE TALK tion of Council and Pub- lic in Endeavor to Cor- . o.° rect City Irregularities , Outlining the aspirations for civic betterment and seek- ing close co-operation that he desired Mayor W. A. Black- more delivered a keynote ad- dress in behalf of his admin- istration. Constryctive policies that he sought to have placed in operation before Casper was faced with absolute ne- ceasity he announced would be met if he secured co-operation. One of bes alarming features of his address announcement that Casper would have to pay $100,000 in interest alone during the present year on out- standing bon? issues. The address in full delivered before the city council Iast night follows: “It 1s the supposed duty of the mayor to communicate to the coun- cil at {ts first meeting, such cem- munication {s anticipated and {t is‘a time honored custom. “Naturally, also there should be an explanation of certain references to existing conditions, with an outline of some definite policies or recommen- dations. “It ig a physical impossibility to present any detailed. report on the city finances existing at this time, owing to the fact that neither the re- port of clerk or treasurer can be com- pleted at such an early period of the year. I shall therefore refer to the finances at a later date, when full de- tailed information is available. Sut- flee to say, however, that while the city 1s perfectly solvent our condi- tion of finances is not satisfactory. “This fact is well known to the \n- telllgent citizen and property owner who takes sufficient interest in _ his city to bave figured out the propos!- tion, lize » what a. lack of working eeoital means, I believe that tho tirst essential to succensful city government is a fixed financial and business policy, and that it effects a greater majority of its citizens than any other mater. “The improvement of every condi- tion where needed, and whero it be possible is my aim. In assuming the responsibility of mayor, I am willing to share in the responsibility of the general legislation and operation of all of the departments collectively; “There is much to be done, much that may cause criticism on account of expenditures and provision of the necessary revenue. “We will be criticised for what we @o, perhaps for What we fail to do, but I believe in meeting the condi- tions squarely as they exist and adopting measuregy sufficiently _ strin- gent for a successful- issue. “I do not beileve in playing. polt- ties in the game now in hand, and believe we should disregard all sel- fish motives. We must build for the future and if in so doing we rob our selves of any future political honors, sacrifice will be well made. ‘To delay the application of rem- efies, or to sidestep the responsibilt. ties will simply delay the tims of ne cessity for radical treatment. We must act, not legislate and not alone for our own tenure of office, but that we may performs finished work. “A city must efther progress or go backward, let us not go backward. ‘We cannot progress satisfactorily un- til we have remedied existing condl- tions. “Perhaps this cannot be done in one year, but if we take the initiative now, we can build a foundation that succeeding administrations may build upon in safety. ‘ “There has never been placed in (Continued on Page Four.) Norris, ‘Republican, Nebraska, vote on the case. A vote then was taken on the Cemo-| cratic resolution declaring the seat va- cant but incorporating the Willis amendment as to expenditures. ‘The Democratic résolution to de- clare'the seat vacant was defeated. ‘The vote was 46 to 41. Previously had agreed to an’ amend- ment by Senator Willis to the Repub- lican report holding Newberry entitled to his seat, This amendment set forth Republican. leaders of the sent. PREM IER BRI Weather Forecast Fair tonight and Friday; colétr to night in northeast and ceatra] por- Crihune VOLUME VI é CASPER, WYO., THURSDAY: JANUARY 12, 1922. DEADLOCK IN COUNCIL ia WHEN HANCOCK VOTES IN FAV Giblin and Pettingill Stand Out Against Choite Again Wednesday.Night; Com-° mittee Appointments Announced Another step vital to the administration of Mayor W. A. Blackmore ané his council was taken last night when Alex- ander Nisbet, after appointment by the mayor, was con- a by a majority vote of the city council as chief of police. Following the mayor’s aninpincement of his appointment Councilman J. G. Jones, John Whisenhunt, J. J. Hancock and 4 ments Byron Hule of the Wyoming Keefe voted to uphold the appointment] Audit company announced thet his which Councilmen J. J. Giblin and J.|firm had completed an audit of the re- §, Pettingill voted in opposition. ceipts of all city departments for the This is (virtually the same lineup|past year and that the disbursement that defeated the mayor's first at-|audit would soon be completed. He an- tempt to appoint Mr. Nisbet with the/ nounced that the city’s financial state- exception that Mr. (Hancock voted *o|ment was awaiting the completion of support the mayor this time after hav-/an inventory of «ll ity property. ing previously voted in opposition. Mr. ere Nisbet took immediate charge of the| ate seemed tne, arg netlecs aay department having been sworn in tm-| finances’ and requested an audience mediately after his appointment. He | with the¢inance committee at an early contemplates no immediate change in| dato. The meeting with the finance the personnel. commiitee was scheduled for 2 ‘The attempt to name a police justice | o'clock this afternoon. proved Jess successful as the vote ré-| ‘The:poll. > committed et the aungee- sulted in a tie when Mr. Blackmoreleion of Mr. Blackmore: will alsé*meet| lands Coal company in the north- nominated George A. Weedell fot the! 4 7:39 thie afternoon_as much im-! western part of Washington county, poaltion. Councilman Whisenhunt, Teste ani Tones vated jacanime je) Dortant. pa has to Fn] done’ in per- ae strat ie rompen ston ot ‘Mr. Weeden while Councitmen” Han- cock, Giblin and Pettingill voted in op- position. On subofficial appointments. the council was. unanimous in its senti- ment that Mayor Blackmore and the department heads rhould get together and name the man and then the whole list should be brought before the coun- cil for approval. The authorization covered all city inspectors and other Sub-officials in various departments. Council activity was organized for the year with the committee appoint- ments which Mr. Blackmore made pub- lig last night. ‘The following commit- tees and personnel were named: Finance and’ Printing—John Jones, chairman; John M. hunt and Walter W. Keefe. Streets and alleys—John M. Whisen- hunt, .chairman; J. J. Hancoc’ and John G. Jones. Fire department—Walter W. Keefe, chairman; J. 8. Pettingill and John G. Jones. Water and Sewer—Walter WwW. Keefe, chairman, J. 8. Pettingill and. John G. Jones. Polloe—Walter W. Keefe, chairman; John J. Hancock and John M. Whisen- hunt. Judiclary-—John J. Hancock, chair- man; J. 8. Pettingill and J. J. Giblin. Public health—John G. Jones, chair- man; John J. Hancock and J. J. Giblin. Public buildings and lights—John M. Whisenhunt, chairman; J. J. Gib- lin and John G. Jones. Park and cemetery—John G. Jones, chairman; J. J. Giblin and Walter W. Keefe. In reviewing the itst of appoint- rents the chairmanship of every com- mittee and\the personnell of the ma- jor commitfees are all allotted to the councilmen who have supported May- Fire Starts Piano, Butte Cafe Saved BUTTE, Mont, Jan. 12.—The night man at the Sugar Bowl cafe at Dillon heard the electric plano playing in the early hours of yester- day morning. Ho investigated and discovered a blaze in the basement. ‘The heat had apparently started the piano. The cafe and a rooming house above and the adjoining bulld- ing, the Dillon Dry Goods company, suffered heavy damages before’ the fire was extinquished. Crossed wires in the basement are supposed to have started the blaze. The entire loss is estimated at $42,000 part of which was covered by insurance. ees BIG FIRE AT COAL MINE. WASHINGTON, Pa., Jan. 12.-—Ma- chinery valued at $50,000" was de- stroyed by fire Tuesday at the Avella ‘Mine Of the Pittsburgh & Meadow- G. Whisen- roclaimed today by Gov. Pat M. Neff. was ire specifies precinets No. 4 Texas rangers have been on duty inized early today, it was said here. the Mets: RSP ae. Governor Neff set forth his rea- when in co-operation with other offi: tor tie of 1 cers, the, inaugurated a “cleanup”? campaign against alleged saloons and|law in the prologue of his proclama- tion which follows: gambling resorts. “Open and flagrant violation of the} “An intolerable situation exists in law, highway robberies, open gamb-|and near the town of Mexia, Texas, to wit: The open and flagrant viola- ling and selling of Uquor were some of the reasons given by the governor/ tion of the law, in that highway rob- in his proclamation. Mexia is an oll/pery is of. frequent occurrence ac- town about 100 miles south of Dallas.| companied in some eases by the mur- Local officers at Mexia, the gover-| der of peaceful and law-abiding citi- nor said, are either unable or unwill-!zeng; gambling houses are in full op- eration day and night protected by ing to maintain and enforce the law, and there is “imminent danger of in- or Blackmore in his efforts tc perfect a wieldy machine for the government of Casper. Following the committee appotnt- WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.—The senate late today in a pre- liminary vote defeated an amendment offered hy Senator to unseat Truman H. New- , berry as senator from Michigan by a vote of 46 to 41. The ” amendment was on the Republican resolution declaring Mr. Newberry entitled to his seat and paved the way for a final that the expenditure of such large sums by relatives or friends of a can-} didate with or without his consent was contrary to public policy and danger- ous to the pes“etration of free govern- ment, and tu@ expenditure of such sums “condemned and disapproved.’ cps ara. Aan NEW YORK, Jan, 12.—One killed, many hurt as 90-mile gale sweeps Atlantic seaboard. Boats torn from | moorings and harbor-traffin halted. surrection, tumult, riot and breach of; the peace.’ MOTION TO UNSEAT NEWBERRY IS LOST: No troops had been ordered mobil- Legion Charge Against School Board Is Denied WAUKESHA, ‘Wis., Jan. - 12— Charges by the iccal American Legion post that the school board had refused the uso of tne school auditorium for an Americanization lecture by Federal Judge Landis ‘were denied today by BE. R. Estberg, president of the board. He said, however, that under the law the school property can be used only for school purposes. The board was to meet today. | ‘The legion members declared the | judge would speak if a hall had'to be hired, artied men; intoxicating liquor !s be- ing openly sold over the bar at so much per drink, as well as in bottles and other containers; a multitude of unfortunate women ply their nefari- ous business in houses of ill fame, and the local officers are either un- able or unwilling to maintain and en- force the law; and, “Whereas this condition has hereto- fore caused acts of vidlence on citi- zens of the state and there is now imminent danger of insurrection, tu- mult, riot and breach of the peace, and serious personal danger to the in- habitants and property of citizens in the ‘territory hereinafter described; and , gection 10 of article 4 of the constitution of Texas makes it the duty of the governor of this state to ‘cause the laws to be faithfully “Whereas, section 7 of article 4 of the constitution of Texas makes the governor of this state the commander- in-chief' of the military forces of this state and gives him the power to call forth the in:litia to execute the laws of the state,” Governor Neff said that General Wolters and Adj. Gen. Barton would confer st Mexia this morning and troops needed ‘to matntain order would be ordered out. Kaas city of Mexia is included in Justice precinct No. 4, Limeston: county, which precinct is one of the two’ specifically mentioned by Gover- nor Neff in “his ‘proclamation. Thi greater part of the territo~y known as the Mexia off fleld are included in precinct No, 4, Limestone-county, and [ im | WASHINGTON, Jer Jen. 13,—Europe is fast pulling up to pre-war produc- ton in foodstuffs, according to 4 cabled summary of agricultural .on- ditions abroad received by the com- merce department today from Com- mercial Attache Alfred P. Dennis, at London. A striking revival gf the Danish Pork products industry, he reported. means sherpened competition for American products of this kind in British markets. “Enrope,” he said, “is returning to prewar production faster than to Pre-war consumption. Imports de mands are limited by reduced con- sumption and sheer inability to fi- nance requirements abroad. Requirement; in Italy, Austria and Germany and in a lesser degree in Belgium, Frence and Greece, will become acute with the exhaustion of home supplies in the spring. The question of finance will largely de- termine the source of imported sup- Dependent upon favorable Wyoming Transit company, a | plates the installation of a motor bus system which ‘will & \adequate transportation facilities to the city for the time b. “ ND AND ENTIRE CABINET Che Casper Daily — action by the city coum ne new corporation here, co. @ . ling and later extend operation to he rural districts, accord- ‘ing to notice served on the city council last night. NISBET IS MADE CHIEF OF POLICE EUROPEAN PRODUCTION CF FOODSTUFFS INCREASES OF NOMINATION MADEBY HAYOR TOTAL 15 NEARING NORMAL OUTPUT AT FAST RATE King Boris Not After Yankee Bride, He Says SOFIA, Jan. 12—(By The Associ- ated Press)—Young King Boris of Bulgaria, says he has no intention of marrying an American girl if he visits America with Premier Stam- boulisky next spring. as he now hopes todo. The king laughed when the idea was suggested to him that he might find an American queen. “That 1s an extremely interesting and novel idea,” he said, “but I'm afraid it isn't true. Anyway I'm too busy with the reconstruction of the country and other vital problems to give any time to matrimonial proj- pi he pressure of the new Argen- tine crop is also a determining in- fluence. The demand for American grain, especially in central Europe will ten@ to slacken unless extra- ordinary credit facilities are afford- ed importing countries by the Unit- ed States.” * Argentina will have 4,000,000 tons of wheat for export. according to “Open and Flagrant” Violations of Law and Unwillingness ea Inability of Local Enforcement Agencies Charged by Governor of Texas in Proclamation Today AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 12.—Martial law at Mexia, Texas, and the surrounding oil fields| artial law became effective at 5 o’clock this somtiame under the proclamation which Limestone county and No. 65 in Freestone. rig. Gen. Jacob F. waltes of Houston will assume command at Mexia and has power to call on such Texas national guard forces as may be necessary to enforce the law. Justice precinct county, No, 7, Frceastone AUSTIN, Texas, Jan.- 12.—Head- quarters troop, 56th Cavalry, Texas national. guard, located at Brenham, was ordered to entrain for Mexia. Maj. Charles Crawford, assistant ad- jutant general, said the troop of 40 men will leaye Brenham this after- noon and should arrive’ at Mexia shortly aftér midnight. MEXIA, Texas, Jan. 12.—Texas rangers on duty here had a quilet night, no arrests having been made. ‘TaJegrams announcing establishment of martial Jaw here ana in the adja-| clent oll fields were received this! morning and created no stir. Adj. ant Atty. Gen, Clifford Stone re- turned today from Austin, where they conferred with Governor Neff over the situation. GRAND JURY TO PROBE CASE OF BANK CASHIER ST. LOUIS, Jan. 12.—Transactions of A. O, Meininger, missing cashier of the Night and Day bank, which Was Closed here by the order of state officials following the discovery of al- leged shortages aggregating $754,000 will be presented to the grand jury by Circuit Attorney Sidener. C. H. Hohenschfid, president of the bank, said plans were under way for the reorganization of the bank which yyould insure the payment of every depositor of 100 cents on the dolla: The total deposits are about $2,- 820,000, Jan. 12.—A reduction 50 cents a ton in the retull price hard coas' was announced by one the larger companies here, ot of of Gen: Thomas D. Barton and Assist-| A ects. “It 1s true that Ihave been living a life of great loneliness, devold of all social diversion, but now I have my two sisters with me and that makes @ great change. You sec !t ts the duty of a brother to get his sis- tera martied off before he marries,” he concluded, turning with a smile to hia two pretty sisters who were In ed the notice the company to secure a charter for the rovacve to extend over @ period of £5 years: The plan ts being projected by Wiliam B. Peterson, for years con- nected with the Oakland Transit com- pany, California, The pecien for the transportation charter was made by Attorney M. F. Ryan in “pohalt of Mr. Peterson. The request was referred to the judiciary committee Which is charged with tn vestigating the feasibility of the proj | ect wo that @ Written report of the in- | vestigations can be made at the next meeting of the city council. The proposition advanced tn beh: of Mr. Peterson met with instant fa vor in the council, It was said that an adequate bus service here could main. tain regular schedule and move the central S nection to a 10-minute ride tr point within the city any imits. It was the view of the city council that such an enterprise should be in- dorsed and equitable assistance given in protecting the firm that desired to operate such a uervice here. The new concern is financed at $100,000 and if favorable terms are made hero the company will start off With 10 fully equinped busses which will maintain regular schedules f-2m all sections of Casper. The company contemplated installing complete serv- ice here within the next four months undertake to connect mane and the rural districts Bon fhe bus rh U.S. BUILDING UP DURING 1921 record year of 1920, Bradstreets an- nounced today. ‘een expended for building in Decem. ber, a gain of 112.8 per cent over De- jooomidir, TAM LAW IN MEXIA OIL REGION DECLARED INVALID IN HELENA, Mont., Jan. 12.—The constitutional the “bachelor Rax? law passed by the last legislature, and the poll tax law which has been in force for more than 21 years. ‘The decision ws written by Justice Albert J. Galen in the caso of How- ard K. Plerce and Leonard E. Ribe of Flathead county. Justice W. L. DEFENSE ADDS ARGUMENTS IN BURCH TRIAL LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12.—Argu- ments“were resumed today at the trial of Arthur C. Burch, charged with the murder of J. Belton Kennedy, August 5, last, The first argument for the} defense being made by John F. Sulli-| van of Seattle, was-resumed. He be-| gan his address yesterday. | ‘The. defense attorney turned his at- tention to the evidence of Dr. Finley, who told the jury that he had re- moved a thorn from Burch’s knee just | after he was brought to the county / jail here, a day or so after the tragedy. | Efforts were made by the state to| show that this thorn resembled those| found on bushes at a point where the wait. Sullivan impugned the evidence the fact that the physician was a pris- oner at the time of thn occurrenco. MANILA, P. 1, Jan. 2.—Thirty- six persons suffering from cholera and 45 persons classed as carriers of the disease are confined in the iso- lation hospital here. According to Heetth authorities oniy two cases are serious and no new cases are de- veloping. In the last 48 hours four cholera BACHELOR TAX 1S HELD MONTANA’S HIGH COURT state supreme court has declared un- | conda, of Dr. Finley and called attention to} RULING OF Holloway dissented. The ruling to- day reverses the district court of Flathead county on the ground that the constitution denied the legisia- ture authority to impose any tax on the inhabitants of a county for coun ty purposes. Poll taxes and bachelor taxes were turned inte the poor funds of the va- rious counties. The poll tax in- cluded all male persons from 21 to | 60 years of age. The bachelor’s tax | was imposed gn all males more than 21 years of age who were not heads | of families. | oo POSTMASTERS NAMED. WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.—August Dorman was nominated today by Pres- {dent Harding to be postmaster at Scottsbluff, Neb. | ‘The list of postmaster nominations aiso included Philip Daniels at Ana- Mont., and Elmer T. Beltz, Laramie. Wyo. NEW YORK, Jaén. 12—Total ox: penditure for building throughout the country fo rthe year 1921 wan $1,595,- 165,192, a gain of 14.9 per cent of the| ent; left the chamber alone. The QUIT MOTOR BUS LINES BY T. ‘4S! T | COMPANY ASKED OF Co. ““IL ENDERED AFTER XPLANATION OF ANNES ACTION Development at Close of Speech in Which Sym- pathy of Deputies Was Won Comes as Surprise PARIS, Jan. 12.—(By. The Associated Press.)——President Millerand today s-repted the resignation of Premier Briand jand his entire cabinet and in- dicated he would not ask anyone to form a new ministry be fore tomorrow. Minister of War Bar- thou and former President Poincare were mentioned prominently in par- Mamentary lobbies as likely candi- dates for the task of forming a new cabinet. President Milllerand, according to custom, summoned M. Bourgeols and AM. Peret, prealdents of tie senate and chamber of fepaties, respectively for conference o> the situation, but N Peret was detayod by the necessity o tne ebamber’s reconvenizg to adopt its Droazam without the presence of a goserument. lerand at tho Elysee paince today aft- er meking a lengthy statement before the chamber of deputies, justifying his attitude at the Ca:nes conference. XM. Briand’s Intentions to resign was announced to the at the close of his_hour’s speech, The announce ment came aq an entire surprise, as he had apparently won the sympathy of the chamber, His colleagues of the cabinet were filled with amaze- ment at his sudden determination. M. Briand, after making his announce- members of the cabinet followed as Reorts from 150| 0m #8 they had recovered from their cities showed that $120,994,829 ha1| *Urprise. -| Groups of deputies and government officials speedily gathered in excited Mpcuasiona stan eriousness of the situation, séekin, pa if & way out of the Tho entire French eabinet went out of office with Premier Briand. PREMIER LEAVES _ PROPOSAL TO DEPUTIES, io PARIS, Jan. 12—Premier Briand put the Anglo-French pact, the ques- tion of postponement of German rep- arations payments and French partici- ation in the Genoa conference square- ly up to the chamber of deputies this afternoon, telling the deputies, in the bluntest terms to take or leave them. The premier first presented the ques- tion of the British pact. “You have been complaining for three years,” he said, “of not being called upon to share in shaping French policies. I am bringing you what you have been demanding for three years, and it is up to you to say whether you want it or not.” “As far as I am concerned,” he con- tinued, “I am merely making these ex- Planations to you and do not ask your approval or refussJ. Here is France's security, take it or leave it.” The premier next turned to the sub Ject of the Genoa conference. “It 1s inadmissible,” he said, “that France should be absent from this con ference, which is purely financial and economic, especially when such a powerful financial and economic state as the United States without whose co- operation success is impossible, has agreed to participate.” “Do you wish France not to be rep- resented there,” he asked, “If so say so. I for my part, wish France to take part.” Premier Briand in the course of his speech said the United States had agreed to participate in the Genoa com- ference. Premier Briand said the reparations (Continued on Page Four.) beni ag INJUNCTION IN SUSSEX ACTION CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. 12. jJudge T. B. Kennedy in Unite jming, for an injunction perma: 2efining company from permi' CHOLERA BREAKS OUT IN MANILA MANY Si SUFFERERS IN HOSPITALS “#40#FEUR patients amd 17 carriers wero cured at the hospital. Im the last two weeks, eight deaths occurred. United: States army authorities have forbidden the purchase of fresh fruit and vegetables here for trans- Pacific transports. Transport crews have also been forbidden to purchase articles of food from venders at the waterfron:. —(Special to The Tribune.) d States district court late yes- person who shot Kennedy had stood in|terday rendered a decision denying the application of the |Sussex Land and Livestock company of Johnson county, Wyo- nently restraining the Midwest ittig crude petroleum to escape from the Salt Creek oll field into Salt |Creek. The court also denied the | Sussex company’s demand for $135,- 000 damages but awarded damagea of | $2,800, IS FLOGGED BRONSTON, Texas, Suu. 27-—-A masked band yesterday floge2d and applied a ‘coat of tar and feathers to Charles Sisson, a chauffeur. He was selzed near Pincland and two passengers in his automobile were blindfloded while the gang car- | vied on its work, - SEV | & gre a.a i= |