Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, May 28, 1924, Page 5

‘WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1924. SSING FILES|New arPLane RusHED TO BRITISH FLYER BY MENTIONED “IN Che Casper Daily. Cribune PAGE FIVE. Bid of Russel Kimball Eng. Co.:|by Pelton that the Resolution be] All voting aye, motion carried.|having been audited and approv- i Plain concrete, 6 inches thick,| passed as read, Moved by Pelton, seconded by|¢d by the Finance Committee, be $96,443.54. : All voting aye, motion carried.| Lowndes that the City pay one-|allowed and warrants ordered Reinforced concrete, 6 inches The City Clerk reported hav-|half of the bill of $76.00 render-|@rawn to pay the same. thick, $100,953.20, ing received 3 bids for plumbing by J. T. * or er Supply Co., Sup- Warren Cons. Co.: at the Tourist eamp, and opened| nections continneation tke Goneey |, Plies P's19130.81 Two inch Warrenite Bitulithic|same in the presence of — the| Commissioners paying the other Peter Clausen, Water top with seal coat. 4 inch cement Mayor and City Council. Malt of waldsbill teh oo) dee le eee eS. #. 2505.75 concrete base, $114,241.60 Mi} J1qane “$1300.00 East Side Garage, Car 1385.00 Two inch Warrenite Bitulithic\J. T. B - 1257.00] i voting aye, motion carried.) 4 °"'.~ Tserman, Rebate 7 1 motor 15.00 FNATE PROBE a= Charge. of Revolution Activity in Mexico Again He Heard. WASHINGTON, May 28.—Pass- ing rapidly over several points in its investigation, the senate Daugh- erty conimittee inquired today into reports of missing department of justice files on Mexican revolution activity, songht information about a department of justice investiga- tion of another committee witness and heard some additional data about allen property and anti-trust cases. ‘WwW. W. Grimes, special attorney in the department, was questioned by Senator Wheeler about the sup- posed disappearance of a letter dat- yi February 10, 1 said to have been sent by Gus Jones, a Texas agent of the department, to W. Burns, its former chief investiga- tor, which touched upon a Mexican revolution plot. Grimes also was asked why an agent named Need- ham was being investigated in Texas. The witness said he did not known Needham was a committee witness. The anti-trust proceedings against the United Gas Improvement com- pany was dealt with in letters ex- changed by Mr. Daugherty with Francis 8. Hutchins, and others put into the committee record. Isadore J. Krestle a New York lawyer then was called to the stand and told of being in government service during the war and of ascer- taining for the allen property custo: dian, that Germans in 1917 owned 49 per cent of the stock of the American Metals company. In 1917 there were 70,000 shares of the metal company’s stock out- standing the corporation controll- ing about $13,000,000 of assets and $4,644 shares were still in German hands, Krestle said. IGHT INDICTED FOR FRAUD IN Ut OF MAILS NEW YORK, May 28.—William 8. Silkworth, formér president of the Consolidated Exchange, Louis Gilbertberg, a member of the board of governors, and seven other brok- ers today were indicted by a federal grand ‘fary on charges of having used the mails to defraud. The others indicted were Dewitt Cc. Raynor, Blaine J. Nicholas and Eerly H. Truesdell, members of the bankrupt brokerage firm of Rayner, Nicholas and Truesdell; ,C. Peter en, office manager for.that firm. and John H. and Edward A. Mc- Quade, brothers, and Francis Quil- lan, members of the curb brokerage i ogan Moved by. Wofthi ded top with seal coat, Bitu- t. Reo eee (TOKIO, May 28—(By The Asso.) ‘The rethainder of the forty-third 5 All | HORIZED malnons seonerater stases SOG r | Ce a oe teMe 0.00 (bY. Mucker that Dr..G. Ry Dafoe ta Pjones att orues [nect eaiviseve eater ite Bitulithie|; Moved. by Hofthine, seconded | Ordinante resulting ‘the colkne Two inch Warrenite Bitulithic by Tucker that on account of. an sap with seal coat 4 inch Bitu-| existing emergency, J. T. Bogan tion and disposal of garbage. jous concrete base, $112,- Being the lawees responsible Big: e awarded tl contract an Moved by Hoffhine, seconded Rg Mayor and city Clerk be rae Lowndes that a flate rate of $.50 by Tucker that the awarding the|thorized to enter into a contract|per day be charged at the Tour- with said J. T. Bogan to furnish|ist Camp and a limit of 14 days and install same. All voting aye, motion carried. Moved by Pelton, seconded by Lowndes that the communication|Tucker that the City Attorney Estate |frame an ordinance board in regard to rounding off|camping a certain distance from the corners on certain street in-|the city limits. tersections be referred Lowndes that the petition for ak te tt OR Coe stroyer John Paul Jones left Yoko- hama Tuesday for Hakodato to pick up a reserve plane belong: ing to A. Stuart MacLaren, British aviator on his way around the world and take it on to Hong Fee whence it will be taken. at gnother destroyer to Calcutta, The plane will replace that which crash- ed_ with MacLaren near Akyab, Burma, in accident which it has been feared might terminate Mao- Laren’s effort. Today’s action followed approval by. Admiral Thomas Washington, commanding the United , States Asiatic fleet, of planes for helping the British flight. Carpenters to Build Scout Camp Sunday More than 100 union carpenters will leave Casper at 6 o'clock Sun- day morning to go to Camp Carey, the Boy Scouts’ summer camp, and erect the buildings there. Ex- Governor Robert D. Carey, who do- nated the camp grounds, will also donate a whole beef to be used in the barbecue. BH.'P, Bacon will be in charge of this barbecue. Tracy N. Shaw is in charge of transrortation, Any car owners who are willing to donate their services in this connection may do so by calling Mr. Shaw at 1640 or by calling scout headquarters at 875-W. The cars will leave from the Union labor temple. The carpenters will do the work Sunday absolutely free of charge. ae Children’s Boek Library Is Sent To Mining Camp CHEYENNE, Wyo., May 28. — More than 500 volumes of books for children have been shipped from Cheyenne to Superior, Wyo., a min- ing camp, by Miss Etta Dobbins, executive secretary of the Wyoming Public Health association, as the re- sult of an <ppeal to the public mace recently in behalf of the Superior children, who were represented a: being without lterature bf any char- acter and to have petitioned that scheol continue during the summer cation in order that they might continue to hear daily stories told to them by their teachers, “Think of it,” said Miss Dobbin, ‘children ‘crying because school was going to close!” Miss Dobbins’ appeal for contri: butions cf books brought donations within a week that filled five !arge boxes. TEAPOT RECEIVERS ON VISIT TO CHEYENNE} — CHEYENNE, Wyo., May 28—Rear Admiral Joseph Strauss and Albert ve Yokohama tomorrow to take up stations along the route to be followed by the American army's round-the-world fliers on their way from Kagoshima to Shanghai. Although Lieutenant Lowell H. Smith, flight commander, declared the crossing of the China sea by air —a reat hitherto not accomplished —will be “a simple matter.” The United States navy will station thir- teen destroyers of the forty-third and thirty hth divisions along the route as’a precautionary mea- sure. Fetes EES LATE FLASHES WASHINGTON, May 28.—By 2 vote of 74 to 54, the house today rejected an amendment to the naval construction bill to authorize $6.- 500,000 appropriation to elevate guns on 13 battleships. DAVENPORT, Ia., May 28—The entire police department here today was detailed to the rounding up of more than 100 hogs which broke out of the packing house pens last night and were browsing in lawns and gardens in all parts of the city this morning. The packing house employes also left their regular jobs to become “hog punchers.” ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 28.— Thrown overboard from the sea wall at the naval academy by class mates in an annual frolic, Midship- man L, R. Smith, of Kent, Ohio, was killed this afternoon. It was believe@ he was struck on the head by the mast of a small sail boat which overturned just after ho thrown in, HELENA, Mont., May 28.—Unit- ed States Senator T. J . Walsh, with a vote of 2,799 compiled from 288 precincts out of a total of 1, in yesterday’s primary elegtion, led the lst of candidates for delegate to the Democratic national conven- tion. J. Bruce Kremer of Butte, vice chairman of the Democratic national committee, was second with 2,711, FLAG DAY CEREMONY OF ELKS SET FOR JUNE 14 The Casper Elks will hold a Flag Day ceremony at 10 a. m., June 14, in the Elks auditorium. The rites will. be impressive and other civic ‘ind’ fraternal organizations willbe Invited to participate. A complete Program will be published at a later date. ARS EN eS <. - CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many kind friends for the sympathy shown us during Our recent bereavement, also the beautiful floral offerings ite: Fe os MORRISON 80) (ORRISO} House Liquor Commit tee Votes to Conduct Early Probe. WASHINGTON, May 28, — A brand new congressional investiga- tion, directed at prohibition enforce- ment, was determined upon today by the house alcoholic liquor com- mitte, which had not previously held a meeting in five year Acting under its general ithor- ity, the committee designed a sub- committee with instructions to go into all phases of the liquor law situation, including rum smuggling and charges of abuse of the permit system. Z WASHINGTON, May 28.—A thér- ough investigation into every unit of the national revenue bureau in- cluding the prohibition unit, 4s the |’ present program of Senator Couzens, Republican, Michigan, author of the resolution under which a_ special senate committee was appointed to inquire into the Operation of the bureau. Senator Couzens announced today that if other committee members will agree to it, the committee will resume its work “as soon as pos. sible afer the political conventions.” “I expect to show up the needs of the prohibition unit as well as the Income tax unit of the bureau, he said. PILOT KILLED INPLANE FALL PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, May 28,—(By The Associated: Press.)— Lieutenant Walter S. Hallenberg of Lovisville, was instantly killed and Gunnery Sergeant P. Moore of Den- ver, serlously injured when thelr airplanes crashed at a lower alti- tude during gunnery practice today and was destroyed by fire. ein a Join the Casper boosters next week on their trade tour and en- Joy a short vacation. Unca Walt says he has burned up so much: gasoline charing after Skeezix that he will sure stock up when that new Aero station at Sec- ond and Durbin opens for business. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. Casper, Wyoming, May 26, 1924. The City Council met in ad- journed regular session in the Council Chamber in the City Hall with Mayor S. K. Loy presiding. On roll call the following Coun- cilmen were present: J. W. Tucker, J..M. Lowndes, S. F. Pelton, C. E. Hofthine and H. H. Price, City Clerk. This being the deferred date to open bids for paving in Paving District No. 43, the City Clerk re- ported having received 2 bids, and opened same in the presence of the Mayor and City Council. 970.51. mi 237.04. contract be postponed until Wed- nesday, May 28, 1924 at 8 o’clock. All voting aye, motion carried. Moved by Pelton, seconded by Hoffhine that the contract when awarded for paving in Paving District No. 43 require a combina- tion curb and gutter. All voting aye, motion carried. Moved by Tucker, seconded by closing 7th street between Jack- son and McKinley Streets be re- ferred to the Street and Alley committee. All voting, aye, motion carried. Moved by Pelton, seconded By Tucker that all ieee connection with Paving District No. 48 be annulled. z All voting aye, motion carried. Resolution presented declaring the intention of the City Council to create an Improvement Dis- trict to improve oe grading. con- structing curbs, dgaining and pay- ing the following streets and por- tions of same, to-wit: Ash Street from the SE line of CY avenue| to the north line of 14th Street:| Elm Street from the southeast | line of CY Avenue to the north line of 15th Street; David Street from the north line of 14th Stree to the south line of 13th Street; 10th Street from the center of the alley between David and Ash Streets to the east line of Ash Street; 11th Street from the cen- ter of the alley between David and Ash plsbeles to the east line or Elm Street; 12th Street from the center of the alley between David and Ash Streets to the cen- ter of the alley between Elm and Oak Streets; 13th Street from the east line of Center Street to the center of the alley between Elm and Oak Streets; 14th Street from the center of the alley between David and Ash Streets to the east line of Oak Street to be known as Local Improvement District No. 48, and fixing the date to con- sider remonstrances and _ objec-|§ tions on June 9th, 1924. Moved by Low des, econded from the the} All voting aye, motion carried. ah ame py Céucd ssa be given authority to enforce the All voting aye, motion carried. Moved by Pelton, seconded by stay. All voting aye, motion carried. Moved by Pelton, seconded by regulating Moved by Lowndes, seconded Reds Harley Shop, Sup- fess. 59.85 schulte Hi Supplies - 177.96 W. W. Snow, Salary -. 20.00 Bert S. "Yohe, Police ex- pense -_.__ = O. W. Reed, Salary _ T. Williams, Salary __ R. J. Huinker, Salary — 29 “00 All voting aye, motion carried. Meeting adjourned until Wed- nesday, May 28, 1924 at 8 p, m. (SEAL) S. K. LOY, Mayor. Tucker, that the following. ills Ove “2 wayyp Ba = “pyr ysesSp “ND PHENOMENAL SALE AT JACOBS’ NEW SAMPLE SHOP JACOBS’ NEW SAMPLE SHOP GOES OVER BIG; STORE CROWDED ALL DAY => BARGAINS High Grade Ladies’ and BARGAINS Wonderful Line of Ladies’ Misses’ and Misses DRESSES anton Crepes, Flat Crepes, Satins and Silk Ratine. All colors, sport wear and afternoon dresses for all occasions. $25.00 VALUES NOW 9.00 Just the Thing for Decoration Day $2.95 Khaki Knickers, Now $1.95 Good Quality Khaki Full Cut $2.50 Khaki Blouses Sale of Girls White Dresses For Commencement lease on the reserve, have returned The dresses are of canton crepe, crepe-de-chine, flowered chiffon, printed crepe and lovely foulards. All sizes and colors. Extra special for this sale. $50.00 Value, Now firm of McQuade brothers. Hi. Watts, Teapot Dome naval re ere serve receiversS during Httgasion in. they ae teerinad $3 matters in connec- tion with the the receivership. PEARL WHITE oleae es TAX MEASURE |. a aac, ‘WASHINGTON, Maly 28.—Some administration I¢aders in congress heard late today that Secretary Mel- lon, contrary to Indications given by him when tho tax bill passed the senate, had recommended that President Coolidge affix his signa- ture to it, Treasury officials declin- ed to comment beyond saying the secretary had not, yet submitted his formal written opinion, Voiles and crepe-de- chine, daintily trimmed, with*lace and ruffles. 257% Discount Girls’ Nainsook Princess Slips, lace and embroid- ery trimmed. 25% Discount $16.75 Fora STANDARD ‘ CAPACITY Automobile ILLION DOLLARS. IN TIES IN THE ANNUAL DRIVE ON WIND RIVER RIVERTON, Wyo., May 28.—A vast river of wood is headed to; ward here, with the annual tie drive on. Value of the yearfa output of ties which will be treated here, is estimated to be $1,000,000, Tho Riverton drive is said to be the largest in the world and affords @ remarkable spectao'e for those chancing along the Wind River. The Wyoming Tie and Timber com- pany’s yearly payroll is close to $200,000, the greater part of this money being spent here. Your Choice of Any SUIT Our Store 86-in. Colored Dress Linens, yard, dyed $1 19 and fast to washing. Sale price, yard_- ° Carter’s Summer Underwear for boys and _ girls. Knitted and checked nainsook Union Suits. Ages 2 to 12 years; suit._____- ~-$1.00 and $1.50 the life of your old battery. LIBERTY GARAGE .428 S. Elm St. Phone 983 Wash Rompers 6 Months to 2 Years $1.75 value, Special Chas. S. Dewey * New Assistant In Treasury $1 15 Off Regular Price Mie Xs 3 NEW SAMPLE JACO SHOP 122 W. SECOND ST._JUST AROUND THE CORNER OFF CENTER S BATTERY SERVICE Rapio Batteries At Arrractive Prices WASHINGTON, May 28.—Charles n Trust a of Chi- WG Perkins & Cd. SPECIALTY STORE TRIBUNE BLDG. », Was appoint President Coolidge today to be assistant sed retary of the treasury. —————>> There's still plenty of time to joln the booster trip next week but don't delay sending jn your name. |