Casper Star-Tribune from Casper, Wyoming • 1

The circulation of The Tribune is greater than any other Wyoming newspaper. Weather Forecast AT i im wj 1 Wyoming Generally fair tonight and Tuesday except probably snow in northwest portion. Warmer to-uifiit In east, Strong winds In southeast portion. vi MEMHER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS I'tfblica'Jom Offices; NO. 74 VOL.

IX. Member of Audit Bureau of Circulation CASPER, MONDAY, JANUARY 5,1925 On Streets or at Newstands, 5 cents by Carrier 75 cents a month LZ1 I hrm I', VjU-iU ulL) iJuUrJLLjJ DLl'Llife) ILUU IjbiC. Ll'Jl! Qin II IK- OF OFFICE off SOI i 3 it 1 1 a 1 i TAKEN AT NOON REIKI CHAMBER OF HOB DRESS TWO SUSPECTS Til Ft HHE cum STATE SENATE DIET DENIES FOOTBALL MEN IMITATIONS RE RELEASED? PITTSBURGH, Jan. 5. Two nremen were injured and more than a dozen buiness firms suffered losses today when fire 6kept a ten story structure3 on Pennsylvania Ceremony Simple and 1 1IIS.

lELLSi TftYLIE BOSS UEST HELD avenue, causing damage est'mated at $500,600. Inaugural Remarks of New Executive Are Brief. Wyoming Coach Knows MINI GIVES Nothing of Coming Of Southern Stars. Developments Over Sunday Leave Officers Up Against Blank Wall. CHEYENNE, Jan.

UP POSH 1 "My friends: "Owing to the tragic and unprecedented circumstances which surround my induction into office, Ihave felt not only unnecessary but inappropriate for me now to enter into such a discussion of policies as usually constitutes -an inaugural, address. 1 "This occasion does not mark, the beginning of a new administration, but rather the. resumption of tkat which was inaugurated in this chamber two years ago. It is well understood, I am sure, that it is my purpose to continue, as I am convinced it is the desire of my state that I i as changing conditions will permit, the program and policies then laurfbhed. I avail myself of this opportunity to acknowledge the gracious consideration shown me by Governor Lucas during, the period he has served as chief executive of our state, and to say that I look forward confidently to that same degree of co-operation with him and with the otjier state officers and with' the legislature, that during my husband's term lighten for.

him tlie burdeifs of official life and contributed to his satisfaction and joy in service. 'X "In approaching the responsibilities of this exalted office, I do so with a profound sense of the high obligation it imposes upon me. That the people of Wyoming should have placed such trust in me in large measure, I feel an expression of their recognition of my. husband's devotion to their interests, and of his contribution to the progress of the state calls forth in this solemn hour my deepest gratitutle, and me rise to the opportunities for service thus made possible, and to dedicate to the task before me every factulty of mind and body with whichI may "be "Such, dedication now offer to relying upon Divine help for strength and guidance1." n.r, 7 -u; o. iiiy rne Associatea Press.) An aged judge, C.

N. Potter, chief justice of SPEIGHT the supreme court of Wyoming and one of the framers Ranking justice Retires LARAMIE, Jan. 5. Dick Denman, a student at the University of Wyoming, is responsible for the coining of Cal Hubbard and four other Centenary college players to the University of Wyoming according to his signed statement this afternoon. Denman insists that Coach W.

II. "Lone Star" Dietz knew nothing of his correspondence with the Louisiana football players. Denman and the Louisiana men are intimate friends and played on the same football team in 1921, and Denman With the release of the last two suspects held for questioning in the Hulse murder mystery, and a re-check on the probable hour of the slaying which definite- eliminates the unknown man who if supposed to have been seen In Silent Johnny's" taxi about 10 o'clock the night of the crime, the Investigation appeared today to V.ave lodged, temporarily at least, i 4 7 Xr Due to Advanced Age After 30 Years Service WASHINGTON, Jan." B.Harlan stated that the Louisiana men come F. Stone, attorney general was ap- the University of Wyoming pointed by President Coolidge today mainly because of the higher scholastic standing ol the university. to succeed Joseph McKenna, on the OOSiilESS LIE) fM ATTEH United States supreme court.

DillG 0LET1Q00II LlAliilETIIlO LI WASHINGTON, Jan. 5. The re signation of Associate Justice Jo ot the woman suffrage clause in tha constitution of the first', state to give women equal rights, at noon today gave to the United States its first woman governor when ha ad- ministered the oath of office to Nellie Tayloe Ross. The ceremonies were brief an4 severely simple in character. An invocation by the Right Rev.

N. S. Thomas, bishop of the Wyoming Episcopal followed a short address by acting govercor Frank Lucas, who pledged to th governor-elect the full cooperation of all state officials in her admlnis tration. a brief response, Mrs. Ross, cl.id in- heavy mourning, pledged ht-r- mental and -physical faculties1 to the direction of her of f'ce.

The administration of an cath'waa then' disposed of and, 'with a bow. Chief" Justice Potter presented 'to the people of Wyoming, who packel the senate chamber, "our new. governor." There was brief applause and the crowd surged about the new executive, tendering their congrat ulations. Mrs. Ross, accompanied by her brother, Judge Samuel.

G. Tayloa of San Amtonio. Texas and her two sons George and William Bradford arrived at the capitol buPdinjj shortly before noon. Mrs. Ross proceeded directly to the chambers of Justice Potter where she affixed her'signature to the oath of office.

A few minutes after noon, accom-panied by Bishop Thomas, Acting Governor Lucas and Justice Potter, she entered the senate chamber where the brief formalities soon were consummated. seph McKenna was announced, today from the bench of the supreme SHREVEPORT, La Jan. Cal Hubbard, 'the big train" "of the Centenary college football team for the last three seasons and recently elected captain for 1925, has left the college in response to a message from William Dietz, coach for the University of Wyoming, and formerly in charge of the (Continued on Page Seven.) ing, as representatives of various court. ByjA'irtue of the upward of thiry More than 30 Casper business men are expected to attend the meeting of the Converse County Agricultural association at Glenrock this evening, presenting themselves there for the discussion of co-operative market Casper civic and service organizations. It is expected that delegates io -the incorporation- meeting of the state poultry raisers here today, will also join the gathering.

I iii mmmW I. mi LM LJ EM I i ni in a stone wall Dej-ona wnicn tmUcs and county authorities find it impossible to peer. The testimony of Homer W. Hobb, before whose home at 951 south Cedar' street thedeatb. cur wis found, that the machine was parked at the curb, its lights turn-e on, at an hour which he believed must have been Sunday eve-runs, December 2S, and certainly not later than 10 o'clock, was the iiighlight of the inquest conducted this morning by Coroner Lew Gay.

Witnesses who told of a mysterious stransrer who had "set up the house" at Carey and Peterson's igar store in Xorth Casper whence he phoned for taxi, put the time of his arrival at between 9:30 and 10 o'clock Sunday night, and id he waited a half hour before Hulse came. Since Hulse's car was already abandoned at the spot where it stood until Thursday, noon, police conclude that the cisar store Inci-'lent must have occurred on some riarht previous to Sunday. Rihb testified under questioning by Coroner Gay and County Attfcr wy Goerge Weedell that the car was not there when he and Mrs. Robb "ft for church approximately at M5. Church services ended at 9, lie stated, and they tarried for per-inps 10 or 20 minutes, no longer, before starting- for home.

The drive fVcni Labor temrila to their Cedar street residence ordinarily requires five minutes, he said. He acknowledged that their return might pos-ii ir have been as late as 10 o'clock, though he believed was closer. Other efforts to check up on Hulse's last known appearance Sun-i evening have repeatedly been frustrated by the confusion cf wit-t esses who were uncertain whether the incidents they recalled took ii" oh Saturday or Sunday. A riddle of minor proportions wa3 n'rnduced into the-inquiry hy the trimony of Patrolman Zook, who (Continued on Page Eight) -v 1 4 3 Two Are Mentioned For Texas Position War Vet Asserts Wife Is Cause Of Nervous Disorder Morgan and Scott Both Said to ant Chairmanship Bur- ivell Votes for Himself and Avoids Taking Sides Madden Election Fought by Puntenney A triangular split over the chairmanship of the board of county commissioners, which threatened to precipitate an indefinite deadlock in organization, and the petition of S. H.

Puntenney to restrain E. C. Madden from assuming office as justice of the peace in the second district, marked one of the most tempestuous debuts any administration has made in the history of Natrona county. Confirmation of deputy appointments and other business of importance was held up His inab lity to 'share his wife's passion for dancing aria gay parties brought down on him abuse, vitu There was no festive air surrounding the occasion and the governor's lips trembled as acting Governor Lucas" paid tribute to the memory of her husband. The first woman govenor's state ment was short and simple, entirely in keeping with the atmosphere off the ceremonies as was the widow's attire that she wore as she was escorted into the chamber by state officials and close 'personal friends.

In a low, clear voice, Mrs. Ross addressed the assemblage In her 1n augural on'y as "my friends" Frank E. Lucas, acting governor, in an address preceding ths addres. tContinu! on r.ito Twoj peration and threats of physical vio lence, which in turn underm'ned Naming of a successor to the pla'. of Fred B.

Capen, superintendent of the Texas refinery- here who 'died last Friday, has not yet taken place. Announcement of the new superin-etndent will probably come from the New York offices of the company. Both Guy Sheffstead and Ronaldson, local Texas refinery officials, are mentioned for the position and it is quite likely one of them will be appointed head of th-s plant. Jan. 5.

Fierce fighting has occurred at Rincon-Medik, Morocco, between Spanish occupying forces and tribesmen, according to private advices received here in District No. 1 and rot in District years service on the supreme bench Justice' McKennaJ is ranking associate justice of the court. He "retired because of his advanced age- declares false, pointing out that he has been a i Wyoming resident for (Continued on Page Two nervous system seriously impaired by war shock, Merwin De Witt Volker recites in his suit for divorce No. 2 when the primary was held. AH these allegations Mr.

Madden aga'nst Irma Hazel Volker, Just Chief Justice Taft, making the riled with the clerk of olker complaint relates that announcement as soon as the court met, said the resignation "had been accepted by President Coolidge. since his return from war service Pink in 1919 any undue strain or excite ment 'has Interfered with h's ability to perform his work, and has caused him acute He describes Mrs. Volker as "of, par-ularly aggressive temperament" and efovvns Tgca- sation condemns her amusehients as "dis tasteful and Injurious." Volker served with the aid Ma Battle Ships On Way South chine Gun Battalion of the 89th WOTCB LiUW MM cott WOt(B div'slen, and underwent 90 days of shell fire in the St, Mihiel and Ar gonna eanyiagns, The couple was married in Den ver, November 11, 1938, Several Organizations Will Make Driyei in 1925 Ho Have Uniformity in Various State Measures Lounging Robe, Burnefi by Cigarette, Brought Into Testimony; Letters Will Be Introduced pending seme adjustment Of the commissioner controversy. After a fruitless effort to complete organization this morning, the commissioners adjourned, and up to 3 o'clock this afternoon no results had crowned attempts to convene tho board and iron out the contest. Dr.

G. T. Morgan, holdover member, shrugged his shoulders with a rueful, "I don't know," when asked this afternoon when organization might be complete. The understanding in courthouse circles was that the hitch came over the rival aspirations of Dr. Morgan and Jack E.

Scott, new'y elect? four year member, to the chairma: shipwf the board. This placed the cision up to Earls O. Burwell. elee, ed to the two-year term last No vember, and by voting for himself Mr. Burwell cannlly declined to take sides.

Mr. runtenney, slated to retire aa justice, waited until "Ted" Madden had already been eworn in and appeared to take over the cfflce his bombshell, which appar-ently had been in preparation 'ever since his defeat for the Repub'Ican nomination at the primaries. Flatly declining to yield the files and pap-era his office, Judge Puntenney filed with Judge Bryant 9, Cromer, newly installed district Judge, his petition for an injunction to restrain Mr, Madden from assuming office and to declare Mr, Puntenney reelected, "The petition ts based on the contention that Mr, Madden obtained the nomination Jy "artifice and fraud," Bines he rightfully, according to Mr, Puntenney, is a citizen of Massachuretts and not of Wyoming! that his father was a native of Ireland, never naturalized, and henee Mr, Madden is not an America a citizen; that Mr, Madden has long been a Democrat and failed to ffe notice of chaiiso of party affiliaticn before Fleet to Hold Winter Maneuvers Off Guantanamo and Will Later Cross io Pacific on Hawaiian Tour Three Papers To Be Read at Meet Of Petroleum Men ALPENA. Mich Jan. 5, Further testimony by Mra Edna James Scott was in prospect when hearing ef the divorce suit filed by her husband, Frank Scott, was resumed In circuit court here today, It was expected Mrs, Scott, who is contesting the action, would be on the etand 9 By ROBERT Tf SMALL, (Copyright, 1025, by The Casper Tribune) WASHINGTON, Jan, 6, The year 1925 will be marked by a drivb on the part reform organizations hav ing headquarters here fop a uniform national divorce law, Students of divorce have reaehed the conclusion that one of the surest metheds of dealing with the evil ia first ef all to make marriage far more difficult than it is today, NORFOLK, Jan.

5. Thirty warcraft, comprising the Atlantic division of the United States fleet, were glistening and shipshape for their departure from Hampton Roads today for winter maneuvers off Guantanamo. For many of the destroyers, submarines and fleet auxiliaries accompanying the four battleships of the group, it meant throughout the day, Letter which Mrs, Scott wret to thq Ust sight of north Atlantic, ports division battleships scheduled to go Modern young people take up mat Arrangements fop the program of the regular meeting tomorrow night at 8 o'clock'pf tha Wyoming Petroleum club at the court house, include pacers by three oil men, Discussion of currant events related to the industry, will be led by J. O. Lindsay the Marine Oi company.

Dr. B. H. Diggs, chemist at tha Standard refinery, will address tha gathering on Wyoming asphalt while tha marketing of Wyoming products, is to ealt with by Herbert Dalley, bead e.f the land department of the Midwest Refining campanF; All oil' men in the cltjwisether members of the club or not. are invited to attend tha meeting tomorrow evening.

Soott con tided to her that a cigarette hole in. tha garment was burned when an army captain called upon her late at night and placed his arm about her. Mrs. Scott denied this statement and asserts the hole was caused when she Eat upon jj, cigarette. She contend garment is not a himona as ha seen testified, Mt a dressing gown of heavy material- Mrs.

J3cst denied" paturda she had eve? laksn Miss Kennedy nto lies ponidenct ec that sha had told (Continued on Page Eight) her husband following their separation in 1923 are to be introduced in her behalf, according- to her attorneys, These letters will show, they contend, that Mrs, Scott sought a reconciliation and. offered financial help to her husband. A pink lounging robe, and tha testimony, pf a Filipino servant a'ea will be introduced, they said, Much early testimony centered about the lounging robe. Miss Jans Kennedy, secretary ta Some years there was an Jbs clination, everywhere to laugh a George Bernard. Ehaw'-s proposal that marriage be made as difficult in, the future as divorce and that divorces he tnada as as mar3 riages.

Today the first part of the Shavian Idea is be ng adopted by-some of the most profound thinker of the country. Dr- S. P. Brooks, president Baylor. University, Waco, Texas, (Continued on rage Two.) rimony in too light a vein, it has been They feel secure in the belief that it a mistake is made, will be easy- enough ta get a divorce and: start all over, again.

The many marital affairs ef movie and other actors and actresses have 'had theie eftec upon youthful nvnds. or both boys and girls follow the careers of the bright lights of the screen and stags as worshipers at their sbxia. to the 1'aclflo for tha Hawaiian maneuvers is being put in trim for tliat event. In. addition to the usual target practice for big and small guns, the Guantanamo exercises this year will bo featured by the use of airplanes as targets for the anti-aircraft bat.

terlee, Tho unmanned target planes are to towed tha end of 500 foot rerc other pianea and fired at fror-i fi rang between l.oOO and feet. -r months, as they will later Jour-t through the Panama canal to 'in the Pacific division for the Hawaiian maneuvers beginning in April. The battleship squadron of the flet leaving today was composed of Florida, New York, Texa nd Arkansas. The Florida will eerve a until the division is Joined by the Wyoming, now at New York, probably next month. Tho Wyo the only one of the Atlantic ho lived Reps efrcntativ Scott, testified Mrs, the Ixai election? and that.