Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, August 18, 1923, Page 2

The Casper Daily Tritmme g@he Carper Daily Tribune issued every evening and Thé Sunday Morning Tribune every Sunday, at Casper ‘Wybm Publication offices. Tribune Building, oppo site postottice -Entered at : , postoffice as second claés matter, Nove mber 22, 15 and 16 Departments Business Telephon Branch Telephone By J, B. HANWAY SER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 4 Press is exclusively entitted to the of al! news credited in this paper news published herein. Advertising Representatives n, 1720-28 Steger Bldg., Chi- ew York City; Globe Bldg., haron Bldg., 65 New Mont- ‘al. Copies of the Daity Trib- York, Chicago, Boston and ses and visitors are welcome. Member of Audit Burean of Circulation (A. B. ©.) SUBSCRIPTION RATES By Carrier One Year, Daily and Sunday - daily and Sunday - onths Daily and Suncay - ly and Sunday ——. fly and Sunday ons must be ot insure delivery arrears. The Cut in Gasoline The whole country is interested in the sudden re- @uction of the price of gasoline. This article has come into such general use of late years that its use and the price affects almost our whole popu- latiffion one way or another. Opinion the country over varies in accordance with the section express- ing it. There is one point however upon which all mre agreed——the reduced price and the welcome that has grected it. In a large center like Chicago where enormous quantities of gasoline are used the Daily News re- fects very fairly the situation when it says: “Competition in the marketing of gasoline has Geyeloped with such dramatic suddenness that the bwners of motor cars are still rubbing their eyes and wondering whether they are dreaming. Yet an efficient journeyman prophet might have been time in recent weeks to foretell a sharp break in the price of that fluid in view of the remarkable situation which has been developing in the petroleum industry. “The immensely increased production of crude bil in the various fields, and particularly in that of southern California, combined with a sagging export trade and a reduction in home consumption Aud to the late spring, has produced a reserve stock of ainprecedented size, Independent oil companies, which ord Standard oil in fixing retail rates, began pressing for, a red om in selling price and apparently kore of showed a tendency to break away fram the policy of concerted action. The suggested plan of closing down refineries as a method of bustaining at a high level the cost of gasoline to consumers was not received with enthusiasm by Btafe and federal authorities, Uupleasant hints of présecutions under the Sherman law were thrown out Then Governor McMaster of South Dakota, by purchasing a large quantity of gasoline to sell ht cost in his state, precipitated a break which has been followed by general reductions. The eonsumer contentedly accepts this situation. Peeling that the law of supply and demand properly | bhowld apply to gasoline ay it applies to wheat and| ther commodities, That interesting law manifestly | fwas suspended for a very considerable time by the | ingenuity of the great marketing companies. When &t last the dam burst the sudden fall in the prico| jevel was sensational. It may be true that gasoline ‘unfle? the new dispensation is being sold at prices | tonsiderably below the cost of production. If #0,| unpleasant consequences are likely to come to the feebler producing and marketing concerns, “Tr game of freese-out has suddenly begun among the oil companies the indications of its prog- tess will be disturbing, and the end of the gamo imay net be entirely pleasant to the public, which| tommonly gets the worst of monopoly conditions. Indeed, the existing situation calls for a federal inquiry in the interest of a stabilized industry, with & pricefixing pollcy based upon production costs and not merely upon trade agreements, “Jn the moantime the owner of the motor car after subscription any tempted a rily follow dutifully in the wake of} rapid pace of business in the early part of the year put no strain upon banks and had not led to any dangerous piling up of stocks of goods. | 4. There is no mentionable unemployment in this | country, and labor as a whole is employed at equit- able wages. t 5. The total federal reserve ratio is still at an ex-| ceedingly high mark. | 6. Farm products, with the exception of wheat, | are at profitable price levels. While it is true that the price of wheat is extremely low, yet it must be borne in mind that wheat represents less than 10 per cent of the total of the nation’s crops. There is, therefore, little fear of the purchasing power of) the agricultural community in general being seri- ously impaired. 7. Savings bank deposits show tremendoug in- creases. Fundamentally the business situation in the country is excellent, but the psychology of the pub- lic is vitally important to its maintenance and its betterment. The Definition Every American citizen is supposed to under- stand the English language, and more or less to know the meaning of words in common use. But somehow there are those who would disagree as to just what the correct meaning of the adjective “en- tangling” is, In a number of his public addresses the late President Harding assured the country that the| proposed International Court of Justice would exist | for the purpose of disentangling international dif- ficulties. Returning statesmen who have spent brief | vacations in Europe affirm with loud protestations | that this same judicial institution would entangle us in endless trumped up troubles. There you have the two views. When in doubt with reference to a matter like this consult the dictionary, There you learn that “Entangle” means “to catch in a snare, or anything from which extrication is difficult, literally or figuratively.” “to involve in difficulties, confusion or complications.” If words mean anything at all, the International Court of Justice will exist for the very reverse of this. Its sole object is the disentangling of the international differences which wars are vainly said to settle. We have but recently had a demon- stration of the fact that war unsettles rather than settles. Abraham Lincoln, a long time ago said: “Sup- pose you go to war you cannot fight always. And when, after much loss on both sides and no gain on either, you cease fighting, the identical old ques- tion as to terms of intercourse are again upon you.” The entanglement still remains. Consultation must ensue, The international court is designed for this purpose, 60 as to have the consultation be forehand, to disentangle any complications, and dispense with the scientific massacre we call war. For many decades the most enlightened American Statesmen have demanded the creation of such a court. We should be true to such principles and con- vietions and continue to demand such an insti- tution, and rid mankind of the barbarous prac- tices that have cursed it throughout its existence. Reaping the Whirlwind If you sow the wind you must expect to reap the whirlwind. That is exactly what has happened in Germany to the Cuno ministry, It was hailed as a business administration, but was it. If a gov- ernment that in so brief a time could create as much discontent and misery as this one did, the world will scarcely agree was a succesful business government, | Its troubles were internal politics, foreign re- lations had very little to do with the disturbances | working classes, the skyrocketing of prices, the strikes, the protests, the rioting all came from the most imbecile government financing from which jany country has suffered in years. For pure reck- lessness and stupidity it was more than a match for Russia, Outsiders are not alone in this view, it is shared the best informed German citizens and patriots. ‘The ministry was duly warned when it started out on its campaign of inflation of the currency as a cureall for the nation’s troubles; and this act alone regardless of all the other mistakes has had the ef- fect of confiscating the property of millions among the middle classes while it has enabled the big in. dustrialists to shamelessly exploit labor and temp- orarily underbid foreign manufacturers in the mar- kets of the world. No wonder taxes are unpaid and there are angry demands among the German people. These people are faithful, loyal and industrious and if given half a chance and fair treatment the chapter be jing written today would be differen Don't Go Far Enough Currency is just about worthless in Germany and | those in business and trade are hard put for ex- pedients to keep things moving. A Berlin theater | has achieved something approaching a solution of harassing the country. The dissatisfaction of the } Cpe Casper Dany Cridune It Happened in Wyoming Matters and Things of State-Wide Wired in, Telephoned, Written, Grape-Vined and Some of it Purloined. Sheridan’s New Pavements SHERIDAN—Approximately 9,500 lineal feet, of 24 blocks of cement sidewalk have been installed by Wil- kins and Cooper, sidewalk contractors working under the city ordinance re cently passed by the council declaring the entire city as a sidewalk district and authorizing the council to order in cement walks where they are needed, it was announced Wednesday by A. MacCarthy, street commissioner. In addition, since the passage of the ordinance in early epring, approxi. mately 10 blocks of sidewalks have been installed by property owners at their own expense. Mr. MacCarthy stated. Property owners for whom side walks are installed by the city have a period of four years in which to pay for them. Certified Potato Farce WHEATLAND—That potato dis- eases have been shipped into Platte county in consignments of so-called certified seed from Nebraska and Colo- rado is the statement of county agent B. 8. Tedmon, who has been looking over the potato crops of the county. Local potato yields will be mater- jally reduced by the inroads of rhizoo- tonia, fusarium and mosaic, which have invaded fields all over the coun- try. Some of the fields most affect- ed were planted with certified seed, according to Mr. Tedmon, and it ap- | pears that, far from constituting any arantee against the presence of dis ease in seed, the certifications that are made in both Nebraska and Colo- rado must be farcical. County agent Tedmon {s advocating the establishment of distribution points in the state, where all seed shipments may be received first and inspected. The present situation constitutes a menace to the future of the industry here and means that ft will be dif- ficult to secure seed free from disease tor the coming year. Cattle Rustlers Again WHEATLAND—Sheriff Burckhalt- er made a trip to the north end of the county last week in company with George Hiatt to investigate the theft of nine calves from Mike Kramer, a farmer residing 12 miles east of Glendo. Four of the calves were found in the pasture of a rancher living 18 Tonight at The MUSIC SHOPPE Between 7 0’clock and 9 O’clock WE WILL DISCOUNT ANY PIANO ON OUR FLOOR FOR THESE 2 HOURS ONLY This Is. a Substantial Saving and Our Regular Price Stands Without Changing miles from Kramer. The rancher} had reported the presence of the calves, which had been turned into his pasture a few days previously with fresh brands on them. Kramer states that on the evening @uring which the calves were taken two young men rode down the river through his pasture. Later, after darkness had fallen, he heard them driving @attle. A number of his cat- tle were missing the next day. Two days later the grown cattle came down from the hills famished for water, as though they had been penned up while absent, but the calves were not with them. Destroying Fowls WHEATLAND—Hundreds of tur- keys have been destroyed in the past month by coyotes in this district, to say nothing of ravages among other poultry by the furry bandits of the plains. Among the heavy losers reported to this office were Mrs. John Hobbs, who lost 80 in one night, and Mrs. Cc. F. Reitz, who lost a total of 60, 20 going in one night. The appear ance of the slaughtered birds indl- cates that the depredations wers com- mitted by coyote pups, as the fowls have been merely shaken until dead and then thrown aside without being eaten, The work of the miscreants is bolder than the work of old coy- otes. Losses of poultry already reported will total in excess of $1,000 and the danger season is yet to come. _——_ = Odd Fellows’ Picnic DOUGLAS.—The Odd Fellows of this section of the state, including the lodges at Casper, ‘ock and Lusk, are planning to hold a joint picnic at the Ayres Natural Bridge Park on Sunday, August 26. It is planned to motor to the Heaton plunge follow- ing the lunch for a swim, but no defi-|_ nite arrangements have been made re- garding this part of the day's enter- tainment. Next Saturday evening the degree staff of Douglas Lodge will motor t- Whentland where the work of the Ini- tlatory degree will be exemplified and it is understood that the Wheatland brothers have prepared for the enter- tainment of a large crowd. The staff will consist of seventeen men and twenty-five others are expected to join the crowd. Neder Se 5) Sy Send your automobile news “Spark Plug’—Cars Tribune. te Contract Awarded Soon SHERIDAN.—Z. ©. Sevison, state highway engineer, and J. B. Seller, bridge engineer of the state highway, with Clyde R. Wood, acting district highway engineer of District No. 2, have completed an investigation of the proposed highway work west of Clear- mont, and work now under construc: tion east of Clearmont. The contract for the project wess of Clearmont, calling for more than eight miles of road to be graded and surfaced, will be let in the near fu- ture. Mr. Sevison ts expected to return early this week for a second confer- ence with Mr. Wood about work con- templated and under construction in Sheridan and John counties. fase ick he Arabia, Davis Defends Conditions at Ellis Island WASHINGTON, Aug. 18.—Reply- ing to the latest British attack on conditions at the immigrant sta- tion at Ellis Island, Secretary Davis ot the Iabor department declared to- day that “The immigrants them- selves were responsible for most of the troubles complained of."" This fact, Mr. Davis said, was per- fectly apparent from the report of) FAAS ATT HTT 10% ASSAY SST SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1923. Str Auckland Geddes, the British am- bassador recently submitted at Lon- | don. ‘Foodstuffs Are Sent Into Ruhr By the Germans DUSSELDORF, Aug. 18—(By The Associated Press)—Increased efforts to relieve the food shortage in the occupied area were revealed -today by the announcement-that 809 car loads of foodstuffs had entered the Ruhr valley yesterday from unoccupied Ger- 228 E. Second St. many. Heretofore the daily shipments have never exceeded 500 cars. The efforts at amelioration have come none too soon because food receipts, the pillaging of stores and the steal- ing of potatoes from the fields are in progress In various parts of the occupied territory. At several places the French, acting on request of the local German au- thorities, sent a detachment of caval. ry accompanied by German police to protect the crops from being ravaged by organized pillaging parties, Hunger demonstrators at Dattein, néar Gelsenkirchen, disarmed the police when the latter tried to inter- fere with the manifestants and eight members of the police force were se- riously wounded by the angry mob. THE BEST BY TEST Pigeon’s Fresh Roasted Coffee Apples! Red Asterkin 357 N. Beech St. Early Harvest $2.00 Per Bushel ROBINSON BROS. FRUIT & PRODUCE CO. Apples! FOR SALE A carload of apples will be offered beginning Monday morning, and continuing all week. Early Ripes Phone 1883W Warshous Space For Rent Room for Three to Four Carloads Loading Platforms on Railroad Yellow Cab Co., Inc. Phone 1234 WE ARE NOW LOCATED IN CASPER READY TO DO ALL KINDS OF TILE AND MARBLE WORK TILE SETTER LOCATED IN CASPER Tile Bath Rooms, Kitchens, Mantels In our Denver Store we tarry a full liné’of Andirons, Basket Grates, Fire Sets, Screens The McELHINNEY TILE & MARBLE GO. Representative H. J. ORBACK 143 N. Kimball t ZZ, SRich 6 Butter— Sweet as a Nut? Wyoming Baking Co Phone 1732 * Casper, Wyo. PUBLIC NOTICE TO APPROPRIATORS OF WATER:— You are hereby notified that the Superintendent of Water Division No. 2 will appear and receive the roof of beneficial use and appropriation of water rom all parties holding permits granted by the State Basins. at the places and on the dates as stated be- ow: Douglas, August 22, 1928, Office of Supt. Water Div. No. 1. Lusk, August 23, 1923, Court House. Casper, August 24-25, 1928, Court House. Salt Creek, August 27, 1923, Midwest Hotel. feels that something substantial has been gained by him, at least for the time being, and that the| summer touring season has become unexpectedly | joyous, ‘The Evidences of Prosperity Disseminaton of pessimistic views respecting Dusiness is a sure way of ruining the growing crop of business, Building up the spirits and morale of | the business community as everyone ought to know | is @ long painstaking and tedious task. It not only requires the efforts of business people themselves, manufn producers, wholesalers, retailers} a everybody concerned, but it needs the help of | labor and the ultimate consumer. Public confidence can only be welded into anything like compactness by the cheerful efforts of all. Only little by little and step by step can prosperity be attained, and ence we have it, in the degree in which we now porse t, it is worth preserving, and worth the} ery mother’s son of us to do our part to while that « " facts in the business situation present the| idence for the present and the greatest hope future. ty outweigh all other considera-| Briefly summed up this is the general situa- best for the ton tion lures last month were the smallest in any| month since November, 1920. 2; Car 1 | * dings for July were higher than those me month in the previous three years cour 1 8 during the f mth > that {if honor abide there and high ideals, if there tho |the problem created by the situation to be faced. | The management has fixed the price of admission tickets, not in marks, but in butter and eggs. They | are not accepted at the box office, but whatever j| fixed number of eggs or a fixed weight of butter will fetch on a given day is what must be paid for admission on that day. While the real or food value of butter and eggs can be called invariable, that is not true of their |) prices, and wherein does the managers who have inaugurated the scheme profit when the marks |]! they accept in the evening are not worth nearly so much the next morning. These managers should have had the courage of their ingenuity. When money is only scraps of | paper, the one safe recourse is direct barter of what one person has for what another person wants. It might be found difficult under modern condi- tions but it surely makes for safety. Trouble and inconvenience must be subordinated if people would get along, and that has been the hardest lesson for |} the German people to learn since the war. How- ever they have made the start in commodity fu- tures and theater tickets, now let the rest follow. The Old Hearthstone The destiny, the greatness of America, lie around the hearthstone. If thrift and industry are taught there and the example of self-sacrifice oft appears building of fortune be subordinate to the building of character, America will lie in security, rejoicing in an abundant prosperity and good government t home and in -peace, respect and confidence abroad.—Calyin Coolidge, For Example This pretty sweet-toned Monarch Piano, our regular price 8) dae ta tk RROD. Complete with bench. Price Tonight___-___-§354.00 Howard Upright, new, beautiful case____________$475.00 Price for Tonight, 7 to 9__----_______________ $427.50 Hamilton Piano, English mahogany____________ $570.00 mxita Special, --------------§470.00 WATCH THIS SPACE EVERY DAY FOR EXTRA SPECIAL BARGAINS Shop at The Music Shoppe and Keep Your Money in Casper The MUSIC SHOPPE inc. 238 E. Second (2 Stores) 233 East First mS TAT I Kaycee, August 28, 1923, Hotel. Buffalo, August 81, 1928, Court House. Before proof will be received claimant must state that the ditches were completed and the land irri- gated so as to show a beneficial use, within the time granted by the State Engineer, and it will be neces- sary to have one witness to certify to these facts. Claimants should bring with them their water right papers. Descriptions of the land owned and the number of acres irrigated in each forty-acre tract is necessary to be known, ° A fee of $2.00 is collected for each proof at the time same is received and each ditch requires a sep- arate proof, Very neppesttaly: . V. KURTZ, Supt. Water Div. No. 2. TRAIN SCHEDULES Chicago & Northwestern Arrives Eastbound No. 82. No. 30.. Westbound No, 29. No. $1 ~