Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 4, 1925, Page 5

i FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1925 \ lc sie 4 ‘ CITY OFFICIALS ARE SCORED BY _ SEATTLE JURY Grand Jury Discovers Evidence of Rotten Conditions. SEATTLE, Wash, Dec, 4.—()— Sweeping condemnation of the ad- ministration of Mayor Edwin J. Brown, Police Chief W. B. Severyns and Sheriff Matt Starwich, were contained in the report of the King county grand jury on file here today. The grand jury yesterday indicted County Auditor D, E. Ferguson on charges of misconduct in office, The county auditor was arrested and re. leased on bond. Specifically, the of. ferse charged against Ferguson is that he peddied the names of per- sons who obtained marriage licenses to a San Francisco concern manufac. turing cook books. The considera tion was five cents per name, the in- dictment charged. Vice, gambling and liquor are flourishing in Seattle and King county because of the laxity of the law enforcements, the grand Joy. charged. \ Mayor Brown was not indicted) but the grand jury declared “there is sufficlent evidence to justify the removal of Mayor Brown from of- fice by elther impeachment call proceedings.” The jury held the “polfce depart- ment is making no effort to enforce the laws and we believe the respor- sibility for this deplorable condition should be placed on the nayor of the city of Seattle’ Mayor Brown characterized the report as a “‘pollt- {eal plot, hatched by Prosecutor Ewing D. Colvin,” He announced he would run again for Mayor and “fight it out before the people.” Werguson was also charged with having refused to permit a Seattle bank to pay Interest on county, de- posits and at the same time accept- ing a private loan from the bank at low Interest pais a oe D. KOCH NEW MANAGER OF SHOE DEPARTMENT AT THE LEADER STORE D. Koch of Brooklyn, N. Y¥., ar- rived here today, accompanied by Mrs.. Koch, to take charge of the shoe department of the Leader. Mr. Koch is a brother-in-law of Max Hirsch, proprietor of the Leader. He has been in the shoe business for thirty years and for a long time operated the Koch shoe stores in New York. His experience as head of the well known chain has given him much interesting and va‘tuable information. Mr. Koch will be here permanent- ly, having severed his connections in the east. At present Mr. and Mrs. Koch are guests at the Hirsch residence. ‘ ene eer LOS ANGELES.—The first com- plete silk, industry in the United States may be established in San Diego conuty. An application for permission to se'l stock to plant mul- berry trees on a 700-ncre tract on which to breed silk worms and to érect a finishing plant was filed with the state corporation commission today. . or re. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wooisey were called to, Colorado yesterday, having received word, informing them of the death of Mrs. Woolsey's xister. eee Miss Agnes Rowse who spent cev- eral weeks here visiting with reia- tives and friends has returned to the Charles Rowse farm near Wheatland. Mr. and Mrs, Everett Peterson are guests of-frients bere from their home in the southwestern part of} the state. cee Miss Mina Ellis is leaving this evening for Cheyenne and Boulder for a short time before going to Denver where she will be married. John 'T. Scott, mayor-e’ect fs in Denver for several days on business in connection with a United States court case. He will be joined there by Mrs. Scott who spent the Thanksgiving holidays with her daughter -Ruth in Omaha, a student at the Brownell Hall. eee Mrs. H, L, Patton of Cheyenne. formerly of this elty, is a guest at the home of her sister, Mrs. John McGrath on South Beech street. Mrs. Patton will be Joined here Sat- urday or Sunday by Mr. Patton, United States marshal. Stieive Mr. and Mrs, J. M. Stewart of Casper were Cheyenne visitors for a short time this week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burming- ham of Denver are guests at the Henping hotel for several days, whie Mr, Burmingham attends to business affairs of !mportance. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Geenley left this morning overland for Cheyenne and Denver, the latter city to visit with their relatives until the latter part of next week. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wilson and family are expected to arrive here from the northern part of the state Saturday to make their home in this. clts cee Mr. and Mrs. T. G, Bracken of Omaha are guests of friends here for several days having arrived Thursday. DRTHIRITION {5 NDE BIG ISSUE WASHINGTON, D 4—A— Prohibition enforcement suddenly has taken its place among the out standing public issucs that are agi- tating Washington on the eve of the cenvening of congress. Aroused by the cumlative force of a long series of incidents ranging front General Andrews” reverherat ing shakeup of the prohibition unit to a row over local enforcement in the national capital. both wets and drys are again coming into ac- tion for another round of the old debate over Uquor. On top of an attack by the drys on the present prohibition regime two wet members of congress today renewed their attempt to force a change and one of them, Represen- tative Dyer, republican, Missouri, sald he would ask the new congress for outright repeal cf the Volstead act A large section of the drys are seeking to narrow déwn responst- bility for the conditions of which they complain, but they are not agreed on the question of laying the blame directly on the doorsteps of President Coolidge, vets, her with new Pumps. of handsome styles for every miss and matron. selection of colors. + 7OU can’t go wrong choosing Shoes, be- cause they ,are gifts that last. {magine how happy you someone on Christma day when you present There are scores Patent leathers, suedes, vel- calfs and fancy novelties. A large $6.45 to $9.85 JUST RECEIVED 50 pair of high grade SHERWOOD SAMPLES Pump and strap slippers, all col- ors and newest styles, /a special commission to draft meas- HAYTIN’S BOOT SHOP “We Fit the Feet” Corner First and Center Gladstone Hotel Bldg. PHIPPS DRAFTS GAMING BILL FOR CONGRESS Government Control on Domain Would Be WASHINGTON, Dec. 4—OP)— Legislation, destined to bring graz ing privileges on public domain un. der close government control, will be sought In the coming congress in @ measure to be offered by Senator Phipps, republican, Colorado, The theasure will provide a license fee for grazing privileges and will have for Its chief purposes prosecu: tion of the homesteader and rancher from wasteful use of grazing lands by nomadic herdsmen, “One of the major problems of my state.” Senator Phipps sald today, “ig that arising from uncontrolled grazing on public lands which often result in the denuding of the land by herds owned by nomadic herds: men who do not Interest themselves in the preservation of grazing on the public domain. ‘The homesteaders and ranchers, Mving adjacent to the public lands In question, should have first rights to the grazing privileges and should be protected from the devastating herds which consume forage which should be allowed to nature for the winter use of home- steaders and ranchers.” j The fee, proposed to be chargea, would simply cover the cost of the administration of the law with pro- vision that any excess should be turned over to the state in which the land was located to be applied to road and school funds. CITY BRIEFS Naar re Guy Gay, manager of the West- ern Union Life Insurance company, transacted business affairs in Chey- enne this week. see W. H. Price, general manager of Black Siyals and Bryson company, left this week for Great Fatls, Mont., to attend the convention of the Rocky Mountain Of! and Gas asso- elation. cee W. E. Kilgore, special agent for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad. has returned from a vaca- tion trip spent with relatives and friends In Texas and Oklahoma. eee Hermin B. from Denver Gates is 1 business. eee Eugene. McCarthy left last eve- ning for Douglas to transact bus! ness affairs. Mr. McCarthy expects to go to Mitchell, Nebr., for a short trip before returning to Casper. eee in Casper J. W. Danby of St. Louis js a business visitor in Casper, a guest at the Gladstone hotel. eee W. H. Patten left last evening for Douglas to attend to legul affairs. : see Jack Burke is a New York city business caller In this city. one : A. M. Buchler of Sioux City, In.. is” transacting business affairs of importance here for several days. eee Trial of the sult of James Christen: sen, 22, for annulment of his mar. rags to Bertha Miller on the ground that he was intimidated into mary- Ing the girl. was begun in the dis - trict court here today. Christensen Tightened "testified. that on April 14 last, Miss 5 Miller saying she desired to see private, that at her home he confronted by five men unknown to Former United States Sen: roll S. Page, a prominent figure in Vermont's political history, Is dead at his home here In his 62nd year. He was stricken with paral November 24, and the end can night. ernor of this state from 1890 to 1892 retired. from active expiration of his last term as sen ator in 1923, after serving two terms and part of the unexpired term of the late senator Prodtor. Activities of Senator Page-in the largely. Senate Ut. D. Christenson, state commis- stoner of law enforcement 1s in Cas- per from Cheyenne. eee FE. Boyer and Frank England; Jr, are Denver business visitors registered at the Townsend hote'. eee Jack Masons, who has been spend- ing the last few days here on ac: count of business affairs of impor- tance, left Thursday for Douglas. Cheyenne and Denver. cee C. W. Haviland of Denver arrived here th!s week to spend several days attending to business affairs. > CLOCK GEAR SHUTS OFF BOY’S WIND Los ES, Dee. 41a Six-year-old Sammy Cohen's trick of mystifying the neighborhood children by placing, things {n -his mouth and then making the art- icles appear again in some sur-, prising place ended in near dis- aster yesterday when the gear, wheel of an alarm clock slipped and lodged in his throat. Sammy's mother found him breathing Heavily over the geared repast and rushed him to the hos: pital. With the aid of a 200,000 volt X-ray machine, a physician and a staff of nurses, the wheel was removed. Sammy will recover, but his prestige as a magician among the netghborhood children is Jost. VODKA UPSETS RUSSIAN PEAGE MOSCOW, Dec. 4.—()—Ditorders arising from vodka drinking have become so prevalent that the govern: ment has found it necessary to form ures for dealing with drunkenness. Tt has already taken steps to limit the number of liquor stores in the neighborhood of factories and to re- strict the sale of vodka on Sundays and holidays. A $25 fine for drunk- enness {is in contemplation. Many deaths are sald to have re- sulted from the Introduction of the new 40 per cent vodka, Delirium tre- mens, heretofore an uncommon dls eare in Dussia, {s declared now to be fairly’ prevalent. CHEYENNE, WYO. Dec. 4.—UP)— peace, invited him to her home, him in was Che Casper Daily Cribune INTIMIDATION’ CHARGED IN ANNULMENT SUIT BROUGHT TO TRIAL IN CHEYENNE COURT him and that these men threatened him with bodily harm unless he mar. ried Miss consequences Christensen testified, he procured a marriage sirl were married by a justice of the While girl wife Ustened from a nearby seat, her bab; the marriage, in her arms, mT i na Mystery Still Grips) at offensive; tribesmen to the last man. Passing of Four |: Persons. Miller. should Fearing the he refuse. of nations «ouncl!] number work at G of gue ins preliminar: ence for reduction license and he and the nfer Christensen testified, his | | ate ac sayn that without {t no born a few months after LOU mysterious ent govern EX-SENATOR PAGE, PROMINENT IN VERMONT HISTORY, DEAD HYDE PARK, Vt. 4.—UP)— or Car- Dec. At skin wh father last Senator Page, who was gov- politic: the at world. na were agricultural. Christmas Gift ‘Suggestions Silk Underthings Teddies Gowns Vests Step-ins Bloomers Slips Brassieres Petticoats Sets Gloves French Kid Mocha Cape Driving Gloves Silk Hose Wayne Knit Opera Heel Onyx Pointex Heel Fur Neckpieces Leather Bags Beaded Bags Linen Handkerchiefs Recast: Caps lead Bands Lace Collars . Boutonnieres Fane Garters Breakfast Coats Pajamas Pullman Robes Smoking Sets Lounging Robes Spanish Shawls Fancy Scarfs Vanities Necklaces Choker Beads Bracelets Toilet Articles For Little Tots Silk Crib Quilts Silk “Comfy” Robes Silk Sacques eee [f you would prefer letting the recipient decide, present her with A Frantz Shop Gift Certificate Good any time for face value in merchandise Gloves for Christmas French Kid, Mocha, e, in Mode, Tan, Grey, Buck $4.50 and $5 Also wool lined Cape Driving Gloves $3.50 and $5 Leather Purses , zavelops styles, large, medium. small, in genuine leathers such as tooled cowhide, pin seal, alli- gator, walrus, etc. $5 to $12.50 Necklaces and Chokers Double and single strand neck- laces and large chokers con- structed of indestructible pearls Green, blue, natural, pink, pur- ple. $1.25, $2, $3.50, $5 Boutonnieres lever embellishments for the coat collor Chrysanthemums, Ror Metal Cloth Leaves and Petals. 50c, 75c, $1 naval and ned mmittee r until his-retirement. one time Senator Page w credited with being the largest calf. ealer in the world ch, {t is sald, he bought from his when a minor and developed through to As a member and later as chalr- man of the Senate naval affairs com. mittee, Senator Page a inent In development al poliey and upbuilding during the last twa decades, at her parents, Mr, and Kuhlman, Octe cdward | Novem. | ber 6, respect! financial, was as-| The Kuh » family, inc the ura} | 12-year-old son, Orville, wer and was an act! iN in October from what phys at first be‘leved to be drinking mili easten white poisonous pla neighbor, died. An ex: man's stor Universit no trace the from cows tl snake w John McG similarly stricke OF THE A business connections all over the Chas. E. was prom- the nation’s | The Carroli Smalley P: States senator from 1908 tc it Hyde Park, Vermont | physicians and investl, | ‘ been unuble to { claimed its Wot fourth victim and the third mem-| John Hays Hammond, Major Gen. ber’ of one family with the death | eral Fr and several others resign | here today of Miss Mildred Kubl-| from national sesqui-centennial com- man, 2 of Maryville, 1 Miss | » in dissatfsfaction over its af-| Kuhiman’s death followed that of| | | i | | ATCH for the announcement —the mu I BY ALL MEANS—HEAR IT! Wells Music Co. | damage PAGE FIVE Chicago Hotel And Apartmer Emptied by Fi CHICAGO, Dec ment residents and hot driven to th ta sf $100,000 was ¢ fire in the 14-story I an Avenue Small 4 spy which aused and Ro anufa ren n apartme ESET AST TLT TREBLE CLEF | CONCERT =| ELKS AUDITORIUM Monday, Dec. 14, 8:15 P. M. Plan to Attend. | pe - | Brunswick PANATROPE cal sensation! Fhone 194 "Sn SEA ET No doubt she would appreciate a Gift Certificate and make her ' own selection. ceived for the shoppers. —everywoman’s store ---loW you can secure clever new Party Dresses and Da —at low prices These are charming styles in Chiffon and Lace Georgette and Lace é and Satins Created in the popular pastel shades with contrasting dainty lace trimmings—and the price range is only ‘18 © 29 Attractive Evening Dresses, $35.00 to $45.00 These models at once apy fine Chiffons, Satins, Crepe Roma and Georgette. in long basque effect. Handsome Evening Dresses, $49.75 to $65.00 ‘ Beautiful creations for formal wear in high grade Cut Velvets, Beaded Satins maine, Brocaded Metal Cloth, etc. Straightline, circular skirt and basque styles. pleased with a gift of Silk Hosiery—we new colors approval of Christmas cing Frocks 1 to the discriminating woman as exceptional values. ‘ Some are straightline, beaded; others with wa have just and of line They are designed Silk Velve' Crepe Ro- G 2 Pretty Silk Underthings Always Make SILK SETS (Consisting of Gown with Teddy to match) These beautiful sets are of fine heavy crepe de chine » crepe-back satin and are trimmed with real imported la Dainty appliqued motifs of satin and silk ribbon give a de lightful touch, The shades are “leh, peach, coral, blue and white. Prices per set— $21.00, $23.00, $27.00, $37.50, $43.50 SILK VESTS Dainty but inexpensive gifts Kayser Silk Jersey Vests__._._._.____ ~$1.95 Pure Thread Silk Vests__.______________ $2.95 Milanese Vests..___-_________< $4.50 and $5.50 Dai trimmed models with d flesh Ne designs on yoke. blue Boudoir Caps and Head Bands Charmingly styled of lace and crepe de chine, lace and satin, lace and taffeta, in pretty shades of blue, pink, rose, green, yellow, as well as black. $1.25, $1.75, $2.50, $2.75 Tf wou can't degide just what she would like best present here with a “Frantz Shop Christmas Gift Cer- tificate,” and let the recipient make her own selections Good for fave vulue in merchandise any time at this store. Clever, low-pri The gowns have attrac lace and ribbon motifs. and yellow. Gowns $3.50 Voile Gowns Appreciated Gift: ILK TEDDIE ailored siyles in crepe de chine, crepe back satir reorgette, with appliqued motifs on nond peach, coral, nile, blue, maize Complete pri $4.95, $5795, $6.50, $7.50, $8.50, $11.50 to $16.50 ‘ ‘ala ™N SILK GOWN arrivals in pretty silk gowns of fin crepe-back satin, with neck and yoke trimming of fine im- ported lace. Some have escalloped bottoms edged with lace others are strictly tailored with hemstitching in charming olors are flesh, peach, apricot, white, Complete range of prices, $7.50, $9.50, $12.50, $13.75, $15.00 to $25.00 d but acceptable gifts e lace yokes and both are made from fine French voile, Colors are pink, blue ——) front and hem escalloped bo nd orchid 6 range crepe-de-chine and and Teddies lace trimmir trimmed with rose Teddies $2.50