Casper Star-Tribune from Casper, Wyoming • 1

CRASS TAMS uJ-Ien and Untimely Robs Wyoming of Leader Who Set High of Public service. Partly cloud tonight and Ftiday: colder Friday, and In west and south portions tonight. ESTABLISHED 1916. VOL. XV.

NO. 114. JfflCW IllbUiiff UUMdiflg Tfltihonii 15 or 1 CASPER, WYOMING, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1931. full Leaser! Wire Service of The Associated Press Delivered by Carrier. 15o a Week.

On Streets or News Stand. So Copy and anjruish grip the i.f a family; a beloved IS? I in rr.i mm Executive Loses Fight Against Pneumonia TRIBUTE PAID GOVERNOR Loyal Work for State Led Emerson to Governorship DEATH MDGHT LAST OKIES FRIENDS OVER STATE AFT ER Citizens of Wyoming United in Praising Fearless Leader Suddenly Removed by Death Wednesday With the death of Governor Frank C. Emerson at Cheyenne last night, a pall was cast over the state. Friends in Casper and other parts of Wyoming mourned the death of the state's chief executive. Statements made today by close friends and associates of Governor Emerson were as follows: Entire State Plunged Into Mourning by Tragedy; Wife and Son Kept from Bedside by Illness CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Feb. 19. (P) State affairs were at a halt today as Wyoming; mourned the loss of Governor Frank C. Emerson, third chief executive of the state to die while in office. State officials, stunned by the death of their leader last night, ordered offices closed and the statehouse placed in mourning with all flags at half mast.

1 and father lives only in memory- mv descends upon count-nls and associates; they -t a tried and true com-and counsellor who heir joys and woes. aiit regret and sympathy a state and steal across iers; a respected and and champion is no rnor Frank Collins Emer-, is dead, and "U'yoming his sudden and untimely J' Tr ites which welled up the heart of the state little to be said in eulogy late chief executive, died as he had lived in and his name is written ir: cf into the history of TV mirig as an executive of vis-j-. and courage. a builder, he was ever y. mted by constructive thought jr purpose, and he labored hap-n and unceasingly in behalf of tb: state and its people.

A contentious regard for duty above beyond reasonable demands his time was an outstand ux characteristic of the man. It may be said of him that he was a martyr to his own unselfish efforts since he fell victim an attack which his weakened restitution was powerless to re- Ah'tve all, Governor Emerson a devoted to Wyoming. lie was pro'id of Wyoming, and keenly aliw to its" welfare and inter- He was nationally known for knowledge and leadership in affairs of the public land states, particularly in reference to the public domain and interstate Tuf-r problems. Wyoming's lss is emphasized rrvire he gave in this important work. Other states will harp this loss and with genuine rsm.

'Iran, capable and consider-j p. (iMcrnor Emerson by pre-rpt and example set a standard nf pul'Hc service rarely equalled or Wjfniing appreciates and will 'Wr the works and memory of and honorable a patriot tll'l Tbpr is added and glowing mrnffr: It his family in this Plans to Deliver Leo ture benes BCFFALO. N. Feb. 19.

UP) General Smedley Butler plans retire from the marine corps next S'ptmbe to become a lecturer. announced his Intention to fwali? his military career last night "ti he arrived here to deliver an explaining that he had i contract to deliver a series beginning next Octo-br. 5a; the recent Mussolini in-cijrf. hich resulted in an apology Italian premier by the state it; and a reprimand for frcm the navy department, nothing to do with his pro-retirement. Hj retirement he said, was v.pcn the consent of the adding that some Wash- officials werp nwnr rf his that he expected no op- H.

BUTLER ILL RETIRE a A ft Former United States Senator Patrick Sullivan Governor Frank C. Emerson was one of the leading governors of the west. His knowledge of irrigation problems was such that it will be many, many years before the state can find another man like him. He had a keen mind to grasp difficult situations and was always working for the state of Wyoming and its citizens. Wyoming has lost a dear friend.

Senator Robert D. Carey, in a message from Washington. I have known Frank C. Emerson since he first came to Converse county, a young man Just graduated from college, and since that time have known him Intimately. He rendered excellent service as state engineer during my term as governor and in the succeeding administration.

As the representative of Wyoming in fonnulating the Colorado river compact he showed great ability. As governor of Wyoming he has worked lndefatigably to develop the state and to administer his office both faithfully and honestly. While we have had differences of opinions at times, I have always felt that in all that he did he was actuated by the highest motives ans purposes. His death deprives Wyoming of an able, upright and courageous governor who, if he had been permitted to complete his term of office would have accomplished much for the state. It Is a source of deep regret to me that in the closing days of congress, with matters pending of vital importance to both Wyoming and the nation, that I will not be able to return Cheyenne, to attend the funeral of one who was both my friend and the governor of my state.

Former Gov. B. B. Brooks Governor Emerson's untimely death was ATE undoubtedly a great shock to all the state. Wyoming has lost one of the outstanding western governors of the nation.

His perfect familiarity with all our water and reclamation projects gave him great influence in bringing about the proper adjustment of interstate water problems and gave proper assurance water rights, especially on the Colorado, Platte and Wind rivers, would be amply safeguarded. His death Is a serious blow to Casper because his absolute honesty and integrity coupled as it was with his tireless energy, gave us every assurance that not only our irrigation problems but our mining, livestock and other industries would be encouraged and nro-moted in every possible way. There is no doubt but what the people of this section are stunned and depressed by his sudden passing on. We all feel the very deepest sym-nathv for his bereaved wife and family. G.

R. Hagens. state Republican central nommittr-eman from Natrona county. Governor Emerson was a good governor, one of the best Wyoming ever had. He was always genuinely interested in the welfare, growth and development of our young state.

In fact, the UDpermost thought in his life was always to conserve the vast natural resources of the state for the use and development of its own people, and consistently opposed at every opportunity the encroachments of the federal government. As the years go by the fruits of his unselfish labors, both as state engineer and as governor, will become more evident and will rebound to the everlasting benefit of the state. He was a most democratic gov- (Contlnoed on Ptf Two.) TAK 'nf -V -cm'K v. -A 'R. Gov.

FRANK Death came to the chief executive shortly before 9 o'clock last night at the executive mansion. It followed a five day siege of influenza and pneumonia. Only attending physicians were with him when the end came, his wife and eldest son being prevented by illness from going to his bedside. They were informed of the death shortly after it occurred. The state will be without an official head until after Governor Emerson's funeral, it was decided at a conference of executives today.

After the funeral A. M. Clark, secretary of state, will automatically become acting governor, state officials said. The law provides he shall serve until the next state election which will be in November, 1932. He will act as governor and at the same time continue as secretary of state.

An act passed by the special legislature in 1929 which provided a special election shall be held in the event of a vacancy in the Wyoming congressional delegation does not apply to the governship, the attorney general said today. FUNERAL MAY BE SUNDAY. Plans were made to have secretary of State Clark declare a vacancy in the governorship. Then by proclamation he will declare him-helf the acting governor as provided by law. Mr.

Clark requested that no action be taken until after the funeral of Governor Emerson. Plans for the funeral were being made today. It was tentatively set for Sunday. Leaders in the state legislature decided to continue the 21st session until its regular adjournment time, Saturday midnight. They will recess for one-half day in the event the funeral is held before then.

Flags at half mast throughout Cheyenne today betokened the capital city's mourning for Mr. Emerson. Like residents throughout the State the citizens of Cheyenne were stunned by the death, coming as it did after only a short illness. CASPER Was Honored by Re-Election After He Served One Complete Term ER OF THE WEST Will Become Actii mg Wyoming overnor Secretary or State A. M.

Clark, who will be Wyoming's acting governor until the election in 1932, to fill the unexpired term of Gov. Frank C. Emerson, has been a resident of Wyoming for 30 years. Mr. M.

CLARK. Clark came west in a prairie schooner over 50 years ago. He has made his home in Campbell county during his residence in this state. He has been successively laborer, homesteader, school teacher, business man and public official. He was first elected secretary of state in 1926 and was re-elected in 1930.

Until funeral services for Governor Emerson are held, the position left vacant by the head of the state government will not be filled. After the services Secretary Clark will declare the office vacant and will become acting governor. G0HD1T1QH OF Afl JOHNSON IS SERIOUS ST. LOUIS. Feb.

19. 0D Arrangements for a blood transfusion for Ban Johnson, former president of the American league, were made today as his condition became increasingly serious. The veteran baseball leaders' condition was described by his physician. Dr. Robert F.

Hyland. as "very serious." He was unable to recognize friends wlio visited him at St. John's hospital last night. The senate passed on final reading a bill which would legalize pari-mutuel betting at horse races. The bill was introduced by Senators N.

A. Pearson. Sheridan and R. S. Mentzer of Laramie county.

A bill providing a tax of 10 cents a pound on olorr.argerine was recommended for passage by the committee of the whole senate. PONE "-Hv "'4 i -if 4- ALLY FUNERAL SUNDAY Tentative arrangements made this aHerncon in Cheyenne rail for Sund.iy funeral services for the late Gov. Frank ('. Emerson. The Tribune was advised of the plans by W.

M. Jack, representative from Natrona rountv. who is a member of the special committee of the house and appointed to confer with Mrs. Zennia Emerson, the widow. At the same time it was revealed that Mrs.

Emerson and her eldest son, Frank, are suffering from scarlet fever as complications with influenza and the executive mansion is under quarantine. Mrs. Emerson is said to be seriously ill. It is probable that private services for Governor Emerson will be conducted at the mansion Sunday morning, and that public memorial services will be held from the Consistory temple in the afternoon. The body will not lie in slate as original! pro-nosed and the casket will not be onened.

Members of the official committee on funeral arrangements include Ross Alcorn, state auditor; Mrs. Katharine A. Morton, superintendent of public instruction; and Harry Weston, state treasurer. The governor had a premonition yesterday afternoon that death was near. "Tonight will be the last rf it," he was quoted as saying.

"The cnl is near." Until that time physicians believed he might recover as he had shown a slight improvement. News of the death was first flashed to the state legislature in night session. ANNOUNCEMENT MADE IN SENATE. The announcement of the death, made in the senate by President Clarence Gardner and in the house (Continued on Page Two.) WOilA A man whose name was not ob- tamable last night also suffered serious injury. The man suffered a broken arm.

broken leg, broken collar bone and possible concussion of the brain. Both of the seriously injured were exposed to the cold while Mrs. Charles Spielman walked five miles to summon aid for the injured. Mrs. Speilman suffered serious cuts, but wa released; from the hospital after medical attention given.

Daisy De Boe Denied Release LOS ANGELES, Feb. 19. W) Release of Daisy De Eoe on ball pending outcome cf an appeal for a new trial on the charge that she stole $825 from the actress. Clara Bow. was denied by Judge William Doran today.

NYE MAY ABANDON CASE AGAINST DAVIS WASHINGTON. Feb. 19. Chairman Nye of the senate campaign funds committee indicated today he Is considering abandoning his challenge of the seat of Senator Davis. Republican, Pennsylvania.

"I am not as certain as I once was." Nve said, "of the propriety of a contest against Senator DaTte." iPi! loa ic FOR LOANS TO Lawmakers Urged to Take Vote Before Nightfall on Issue; Veto by President Hoover Held Certain C. EMERSON University of Michigan as a young man in 1904, it was as a civil engineer. His diligence in pursuing his vocation finally led him to the governorship of Wyoming in 1926 and re-election in 1930. After graduating in 1904 Emerson scanned KM country for a promising field for a young engineer. He decided Wyoming filled all the requirements and immediately came- here.

He worked on various engineering projects in the state, both private and public, until 1919. In that year Former Gov. Robert D. Carey, Republican, who later became a United States senator, appointed Unerson state engineer. Later in 1921 he was appointed by Carey for a full six-year term as state engineer.

While state enfmeer he served on the Colorado stiver Commission as commissioner from Wyoming and aided in drafting the Colorado River compact of the seven upper Colorado river basin states. President Hoover served as chairman of the commission. It was through his work on the commission and his knowledge of engineering problems that Emerson gained state-wide prominence and finally won the governorship. His election followed a stormy term as state engineer during which the late Gov. William B.

Ross. Democrat, attempted to eject him from office. Governor Ross soon after his election notified Emerson to vacate the office of state engineer. Emer-ron refused to leave until Governor Ross summoned the sheriff of Laramie county and ordered the en-Cincer ejected bodily. Emerson claimed he had been appointed to the office by Governor Carey for a six year term and that (Continued on Page Two.) AGED RE8ID he: fin nsr WASHINGTON, Feb.

19. Beginning consideration today of the Veterans Loan bill, the senate was urged by its advocates to speed it to a vote before nightfall. Senator Couzens, Republican, Michigan, and Harri BADLY DEJU son, Democrat, Mississippi, pleaded for quick action to tret Two Others Hurt When Truck Turns Over Northwest of Douglas COMMITTEE OF LEGISLATURE FORCED TO STAY HI SESSION DESPITE THE GRIEF CAUSED BY GOVERNOR'S DEATH Champion of Wyoming and its interests, Frank Collins Emerson was the second governor of the state to be honored by re-election after serving one complete term. When he was graduated from the BDLL AN Jury Declares Slayer Insane FLORENCE. Feb.

19. Charles B. Foster of Claysville, was snatched from the gallows by a superior court jury here which found him insane early today. Foster, convicted of murdering Mike Baker of St. Louis, who had given him a lift in his automobile was to have been hanged Friday at dawn.

SENATE PUTS administrator Hines. The bill is a substitute lor the $12,500,000 house bill passed this week and does mt specify the locations cf the hospital projects. It was decided to leave this to the veterans administration and the federal board of hospitalization. Committee members and" Hines expressed the fear if the projects were specified it would lead to a controversy in congress and endanger passage of the bill at this cession. Everybody will be np in the air over the special bargains offered by many of the leading merchants who are placing outstanding: values in merchandise for Friday and Sat-crday and (riving- airplane ride coupons which will entitle their customers to sky riding for C8c.

ge; page ad in another section cf this paper. APPROVAL OH HOSPITAL BILL Is Substitute for House Measure and Does Not Specify Locations Washington, Feb. 19 pitals. as recommended by veterans Serious injury to three persons resulted last nieht when a truck driven by Mrs. Charles Splelman left the road 15 miles northwest of Douglas and overturned.

Mrs. Gertrude Taylor, daughter of E. G. Dowery, 343 South Beech street, Casper, is in critical condi-dition ln a Douglas hospital. Mrs.

Taylor suffered several cuts about the face, broken collar bone, possible concussion of the brain and a serious cut about the knee. OF GLEMDO IS whose veto is regarded at the capitol as certain. However, an attempt by Harrison to get a limit on debate was blocked by Senator Reed, Republican, Pennsylvania, an opponent of the measure. The galleries were packed as the senate prepared to Jam the bill through over the expressed opposition of rresident Hoover. Senator Bingham.

Republican. Connecticut, one of the smaU minority band opposing the legislation, opened the debatr, recalling his own war record. "I would regret for congress to imply that the veterans are insatiable in their demands." he said. 'T have no sympathy with this legislation- that is being raUroaded through congress." have set an record for attendance. Cars on display tonight are as follows: Nolan Chevrolet company Chevrolet special sedan, sport convertible cabriolet and coach.

Earl C. Boyle, Inc. Tudor Ford sedan, deluxe coupe and Ford cick-up- Doud Motor company Willys standard sedan, deluxe sedan. WiUys eight sedan and Austin roadster. ACCIDENT INJURIES AUTOMOBILE SHOW WILL BE CONCLUDED TONIGHT CHEYENNE Feb.

19. f.T) docket of bills today Wyoming legislature to session despite the fact state was in mournine for ann, v. tjnerscn. ft7" cf the senate and house ouM be necessary to hold Saturday night, the "-Joia nment time, if the to cleared and a num- nned to recess for one-the event the funeral of is held before Sunday, were said in both the r' the legislature today Sav rrr-cr and a short silence it-- Ivfw ln hSs nonor. StrC t', morning was spent in trv b'-'-s in committee for 60-day divorce me nouse.

was re-- senate fish and game V-Tn it was received by uter met with an rr.ittee report and was also kUled the house the issuance of or indebed-t-iveirty of Wyoming. Pearson. Sheridan. to the fcL'l. Mrs.

'Hanna Peyton Is Victim When Autos Collide; Two Injured ccuaic nuaiiLc cummiuee today i idurauiy reponca me Smoot bill authorizing a lump sum appropriation of $20,877,000. for construction ot additional veterans- hospital facilities. The measure also would proude a fifty per cent cut in allowances to World war veterans while in hos- Coiiseum Mctor company Dodge eight sedan and six coupe and Plv-mouth sedan. Casper Buick company Buiek sedan and coupe. Automobile Sales corporation Es sex sedan.

Hudson club sedan and Etudebaker commander regal sedan Western Motors, Inc. Oakland n-iiiiac ccune- Stcbblns Motor ccmpanv P'v Casper's eleventh annual automobile' show draws tc an auspicuous close tonight, after four nights of the most successful event of its kind ever staged in the city. history cf the Capacity crowds again found theii way through the Arkeon hall night as they did during the two preceding nights. By trie time the last strains of dance music die away tonight it is probable the show will Mrs. Hanna Peyton, 70, resident of Glendo, Wyo, for many years, was fatally injured when two automobiles collided yesterday afternoon three miles north of Glendo on the highway.

George M. Peyton, her son, and W. E. Johnson and F. V.

Wilson, both of Fort Collins', Colo, were Injured. Although her injuries were not Instantly fatal, Mrs. Peyton did net survive them long. She expired while being rushed to Glendo. Her son incurred several fractured ribs painful bruises and cuts, but no injury of major nature, it was learned.

He is at his home in Glendo. Johnson and Wilson, who were badly cut and bruised but received only minor hurts, were receiving medical attention last night in Wheatland. The catastrophe occurred, it was from Deputy Sheriff Ralph (Coatlaoe Pse TftelTe.).