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Friday, March 23, 1934 CASPER. WYO. TTTR CARPER TRIBUNE-HERATP WYOMING FIRST Flashes of Life TAXIGAB OPERATORS DLflLlE MEMBERS OF CASPER' S3 LEGION POST ATTEIID.SvssS-- ae REVISED MAIL TUEUftTIOIJflL By The Associated Press RALEIGH. N. Witnesses PROJECT FOR ill IS PUSHED were a little premature when they -iias rnmnor t.

m. wain alter 1 MEETING AT MIDWEST BILL OFFERED LA G0ARD1A FOR LATE RIOTS Claim Members of Mobs Were Mostly Agita WHIRLIGIG News Behind the Scenes tors and Not Drivers for Fleets rwiowmu ure ugiou meeting t. Legionnaires heard the four "sf dents winning the high school say contest sponsored by the a west auxiliary, read their essavs oa Peace and Security." The Mii: nost asked that the local of colored Legionnaires give thr-show at Midwest at a future date." They also attended a FIdas gram at which the origin of the ci. tional anthems of the various M. tions in Fldac was explained wa-j the anthems were played.

Dana-, and refreshments followed. O'Mahoney Optimistic of Results WASHINGTON By GEORGE DURNO agitators of labor' and racketeers." A number of members of the local George W. vroman post, American Legion, attended a meeting ct the Orin Snyder post at Midwest last night Among those attending from Casper were Commander Kenneth Mac-Henry. Maurice Kelliher, Alex Mcpherson, W. Ogilbee, James E.

Jones. Fred W. Dralle, Harry Mc- NEW YORK, March 23. VP) ireatlaare ria Pa Oar I tacked by Charles A. Lindbergh and others.

At that time. It could extend existing contracts for a period of three years without competitive bidding. Extension of such contracts by Walter P. Brown, former postmaster general, was one of the targets of The operators told the mayor ne Three large taxlcab fleet operators joined today in a clashing attack on Mayor F. H.

LaGuardla, charg was quoted as having stated dont want any company unions in New York," and "let the American Assurance that a proposed air mall contract between Great Falls) and Cheyenne Is still under (Coatlaaed From Pag Oa) to industry and eliminate the ex ing him with responsibility lor yesterdays rioting in which more than Federation of Labor come in here." The letter charged the mayor's pense of setting op the new banks nermott. Bryan Kemmer. Martin 150 taxlcabs were damaged and 60 the investigating committee. which the federal reserve would Arson William Wexall and B. I working drivers, passengers, pedes run anyway.

trians and policemen were injured. Eoughn. Thev were introduced by Mac The operators published their Henrr. who told of the coming de There's reason to suspect Jonea GREASE GUN STOLEN. 'Roy T.

Williams of the Standard service station at Second and Dur. bin streets, reported to police ist night that a grease gun was stolta from the station Tuesday evening March 23. The administration may jump the gun on congress by doing something toward restoring the air mail to private operators before the pending air mail legislation is enacted. seeing a train run over an aged nesro on a trestle. When the train had passed, the negro got tp unhurt.

He had snuggled between the rails. GROTON, Conn. A moist finger told Irving IL Poppe that it will be a "rather wet and cool summer." He figured that the Vernal Equinox occurred at 2:28 a. inu Wednesday, and that the wind prevailing at that time should rfevail for six months. So he had a policeman raise a wet finger at the crucial moment.

It dried quickest on the northeast side. ALBANY, N. Y. Whether a grandmother should be held responsible for her grandson's injuries while she Is learning to drive an automobile Is to be determined by the court of appeals. Mrs.

Phoebe Mineah is appealing the judgment obtained against her by her son-in-law, whose infant son, Duane Spalding, was in. jured during a ride with Mrs. Mineah. "There Is an old reads the petition on appeal, "That you cannot teach an old dog new tricks. To paraphrase: It is a hard job to teach a grandmother to drive an automobile, elderly ladies do not readily take to such things; partment convention at Casper ana charges in an open letter to the mayor in full page advertisements in newspapers.

pulled a fast one on the White House that didn't quite work the Fourth of July carnival piannea by the local post. Kelliher, local They called upon the mayor to instruct the police department to Attorney General Cummings bring the rioting to an end. dropped a hint along this line as reference to the American Federation of Labor "was in the face of your positive knowledge that the federation refuses to recognize the Taxicab Drivers union of Greater New York." The strike situation was comparatively- quiet today and last night following yesterday's serious disturbances. Only isolated cases of disorders were reported. knights" templar to attend church consideration and has not been ehunted in the background was received today by E.

J. Schulte, president of the Casper Chamber of Commerce, from United States Senator J. C. O'Mahoney in Washington. "In acknowledgement of your letter of March 12 and Ir rference to the air mall service -n Great rails to Cheyenne, assure you that the matter engaged my constant attention and that I shall overlook no opportunity to gain results," wrote the senator.

"The postofflce department officials have indicated a sympathetic feeling and I trust that the developments will permit the establishment of mall service on this line." President Schulte had written: The letter charged that the mem he left a White House conference with postofflce and commerce de bers of the mobs were "for the most when he submitted bis own bill to congress. This the one that would have widened the powers of the R. F. C. ao it could make direct loans to Industry In competition with the banks.

The first Mr. Roosevelt knew of this bin was when he was questioned about It at a press confer part cot taxlcab drivers, but agi partment officials. President Roosevelt Is known to tators of disorder enrolled for the purpose from Industries other than have some air mail action in mind, the taxicab Industry." A decision may be made bsf ore his The letter also charged that the ence on the day Jonea submitted it planned departure for a fishing trip on Capitol Hill. southern waters next week. Whatever Is done may have seme central committee cf the taxlcab drivers unions of Greater New York, "sponsored only by the communist party," Is trying to force the fleet The president's professedly complete ignorance of the proposal is important to remember.

His aston connection with a reply promised by SERVICES AS UNIT Postmaster General Farley within employes to join their union "and ishment that It had been tossed be "From the press reports during the past few days, we are led to believe the next few days to the requests of airline operators for a hearing on to pay dues to support professional fore a congressional committee was obvious. Conforming with the long established custom of Knights Templar to that contracts will be given to private companies in the very near while they are learning to drive strangs things can occur." cancellation of their air mall contracts. About a dozen such requests are on file. Scmewhat revised bills for returning the air mail permanently to SILVER. Thera teems to be more I 5.

USUI TO than one way of killing a cat be attend church in a body on casie members of Apollo Com-mnndery No. 8, Knights Templar, i win attend an 8 o'clock service Sun. dtv morning. April 1. at St.

Mark's sides choking it to death, with but ter as the saying goes. The White House resorted to i COM QUOTAS FOR CORPS SET Episcopal church, it was announced GO TO ENGLAN today. neat bit of strategy to prevent a vote at this session on the Fiesinger silver bill, which provides for fed For years the Knignts lempiar have attended Easter services. During the past several years the com-mandery, as an organization, was represented at an evening service eral purchase of a billion and half ounces. future and.

of course, we would like to see the Wyoming Air Service get such a contract, as air mail service Is of vital Importance to all of us throughout the region which this air line serves." In response to a telegram 10 days ago In which Schulte wired: "We are pleased to learn that air mail contract for line from Billings south through Cheyenne is under consideration by the tdmlnLstration. This will fill long-felt need by people of this section. Would like to urge that you use vour influence to see that contract is liven favorable consideration:" Senator O'Mahoney responded, 'The plan of the post-office department calling for a Plans to Make Perma private companies are expected to be reported out next week by both the senate and house posioffice committees. Both have concluded hearings. From behind the committee doors have come indications that the administration would like to stick to its plan for having companies holding cancelled contracts reorganize before being allowed to bid for new ones.

It desires also a divorce the new bidders from holding companies and interlocking This was the dispatch of Prof. Natrona Will Send 33 James Harvey Rogers, of Yale, to nent Home There China to study the silver situation. It takes a long time to get to the ATHENS, March 23. (JPh-Mrs. at one of the several cnurcnes in Casper, but prior to that time the fraternity had attended morning services.

As most of the local churches have planned an elaborate musical to CCC Camps CHEYENNE, March 23. Orient and back, so there Is little likelihood Rogers will be able to report before adjournment. Samuel Insull, her lawyer, M. Pop, indicated today, hopes to acquire a permanent domicile in England. (P) Enrollment of county quotas of unmarried men between the ages of program for Easter this year and with large congregations anticipat MANNa! In addition to being the He revealed that Mrs.

Insull had applied for permission to enter that country and that he awaits action on her application by the British world's largest employer of labor and one of its champion spenders PLANE DESIGNERS TO GIVE VIEWS. WASHINGTON, March 23. All the nation's airplane designers get a wide-open invitation to schedule of payments of air carriers on the weight basis calls for a broad development of air lines In the country snd I am hopeful that the Billings-Cheyenne line can be established In the event that the (more than a billion dollars In less legation. The Pejrcodripit makes either Drip Qoffee or Percolator Qoffee Tionaensc? Ot course it You can't use the same kind of maker for both. Nor should you use the same kind of coffee for both.

In a drip coffee maker, boiling water drips only once through a coffee specially prepared to yield its flavor quickly. In a percolator, water passes many times through a coffee prepared to yield its flavor slowly. The same coffee can be used for both methods, but like a "Jack-of-all-trades" it is "master of none" neither drip nor percolator. In one or the other, little things happen. It's a little weak, or a little strong, or a little cloudy, or it has a little less flavor.

It's these little things that make or mar good coffee. Be sure to use -the correct coffee for each method. Your grocer has two Schilling Coffees, identical in flavor, but each is specially prepared for its purpose each one different in blend, roast and grind. Two than a year) Harry Hopkins quali fies also as our leading butter and day to tell a house committee how 18 and 25 for C.C.C. camps will start April 2, Will G.

Metz. state civil works and relief administrator, advised all county relief chairmen. The state has been allowed 304 men of this and 136 experienced men. The county quotas for this division of C.C.C. workers will be announced later.

The following county quotas were allotted by Metz for the young unmarried C.C.C. workers. Albany, 16; Big Horn. 15: Camp egg man. weight basis of payment urged by Pop said he was communicating with Insull, now somewhere at sea on the Greek freighter Malotis, by sending out wireless messages at random.

He said some of them reached the Chicago fugitive and they would Improve army aviation. A considerable response was ex pected. Several aeronautical design ed, it was decided for members of the Apollo Ccmmandery to have an early service this year that wouM not Interfere with any other church, and to permit members to attend their respective churches later in the day. The Easter message will be delivered at the Knight Templar service by Rev. Joseph D.

Salter, rector ot St. Mark's Episcopal church. A special Invitation is being extended to all local members of the various Masonic bodies to participate In the service to which the public is invited. The Knights will assemble at the Masonic temple at 7 a. anrt proceed to the church.

ers have asserted flatly they could the department is adopted. IIIElLSTO From November to March IS, the relief administrator has bought and distributed 40,824 carloads of assorted products through his federal surplus relief corporation. When you stop to consider that It take 40,000 pounds of foodstuffs, 100,000 pounds of coal, or 60,000 pounds of grain to others did not. He said definitely that the Malotis was not bound for the Red sea. improve upon the types of ships used by the air corps, which has been much criticized since it start ed flying the mails.

Chairman Rogers N. of make a carload, this Is a lot of re DEATH CLAIMS the house military affairs sub-corn council lief. The manna distributed consisted mitte, which has been investigating the army, sent out invitations of pork, lard, flour, butter, dried ap for the conferences to start here ples, beans, cereal foods, canned next week. (Coatlaned From Pas One) .0. beef, cheese, oranges, syrup, blank IP IBS GUARD Specifically he called for experts who wished to "discuss necesary never confirmed by the council, al ets, coal and feed grains.

bell. Carbon, 15: Converse, Crock, 3: Fremont. 14; Goshen, 16; Hot Springs, Johnson. Laramie, 36; Lincoln, 15; Natrona, 33; Niobrara, Park. 11; Platte, 13; Sheridan, 23; Sublette, Sweetwater, 23; Teton, Uinta.

Washakie, 5, and Weston, 6. Ccunty chairmen were advised to start enrollment of men on relief rolls April 2 for the camps and to have quotas available immediately thereafter when orders are received 'or them to report. It is expected that the first camps will return to the state early in May. MISSIONARY WILL though his name was brought up procedure leading up to competitive twice afterward. HURJA.

Appointment of Emil bidding on deign competition." (Contlaaca From Pace Oael The contention of some commit A number of other matters came up during the session, such as the Hurja as assistant to Jim Farley to tee members is that the "nego take charge of the actual running ANCIENT CITY budget for the first quarter, which he weighed about 500 pounds, were factors against his recovery from broken ribs, internal injuries and chill iii of the Democratic National commit. tiated contract" stsm probably lias led to inferior equipment. tee hat the approval of most Democrats if mail reaching headquarters shock incurred in the overturning of an automobile on the highway BOMBING PLANES ARE AWAITED is any criterion. The Farley trouble shooter has been literally swamped north of here Wednesday. Since early today, his physician, WASHINGTON, March 23.

with letters of congratulation since his new assignment was announced. Dr. Galen A. Fox, announced his condition had been extremely grave. Hurja intends to work in close co BE CLUB SPEAKER Years ago Irwin was a cowboy operation with the senatorial and congressional campaign committees and rodeo performer of the first Contlnaea mn litr Onet British pacification of the region." The size of the cemetery convinced Malraux he had found She-ba's real metropolis.

"Sheba seemed to have three provinces," he said. "Mareb, previously believed to be the capital of all the great queen's territory, was merely the provincial capital, i believe, like Meln another known city. Malraux said the city itself was in an effort to hold existing lines in He appeared in the Cheyenne Frontier Days show, winning the steer roping championship in next fail's elections. The Demo was passed by the council; a request that the firemen's salaries be Increased, a discussion on the expenditures on the construction work at the V. F.

W. swimming pool, and other matters. A communication from the members of the fire department was read by City Clerk W. W. Slack, regarding the firemen's salaries.

Restoration of part of the salaries of the workers in this department was asked to the extent of at least $10 per month, per man. Considerable discussion centered upon the question, but no action was taken for or against the proposal. It was decided that an Investigation of the situation should be made before a definite decision Is rendered. Representing the local post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, H. M.

Graham told of the need of addi crats have visions of picking up six Postolflce department officials today raid large seals resumption ol air mail service by the army awaited delivery of a number of new bombing planes, each capable of carrying 2,000 pounds of mail. The department said military authorities plarned to use these cn th2 heavier routes. The arm-1 is new flying the mail on eight runs pnd it is expected one of the first eddlticrs to this service will be the Chicago-StPauJ route. senate seats while not losing more 1906. After that he formed a wild west show and traveled about the country.

Lately he owned a string than 50 of their ponderous house major. From one angle the committee's Miss Mable Sheldon, Casper missionary who recently returned from a long sojourn In India among the untouchables," will be the principal speaker at the Saturday noon luncheon meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club. Miss Sheldon will be arreyed In native India dress. She will have a fascinating account of life in a foreign land so remote in climate and customs from the United States, for her audience. three miles long and about half as wide.

Exhibiting photographs taken at a height -of a thousapd feet over new active head should be well of thoroughbreds which he raced on some of the outstanding tracks about the country. He owned a stock ranch at Meriden, from equipped for the task. One of his hobbies is the collection of cam which he was returning when the paign literature. Hurja is familiar with the original versions of ail campaign hoop-la running back to 1824. tional funds to go ahead with work on the construction at the public as WHICH" The Democrats may swimming pool In the Washington pick up one seat in the house any day now.

House elections commit the legendary city, Malraux pointed cut 20 temples and towers whose windowless walls and set-back architecture like modern skyscrapers rlring above the lower houses further convinced him the city dates to the time of the famous queen. The city, he said, Is surrounded by the ruins of a double wall outside which are pitched tents of hostile nomads who fired upon their plane as it spiraled low for a better view. The city Is believed by Malraux to have been a great clearing center for camel caravans bearing goods of ancient India from the coast of the Arabian sea to Jerusalem. park so that the Job might be com pleted before the CWA program ex plres. tee No.

2 is about to vote on the CONDENSED STATEMENT The opinion was expressed by contest between Rep George Burn ham (Rep.) of San Diego, Calif, councilmen that the city has ad and his Democratic opponent Claude vanced Its rightful share of the Chandler. OF THE HASTINGS RAPS CANCELLATION. WASHINGTON, March 23. Senator Hastings Del said in the senate today the administration the air mail contracts "to add to the prestige of the new deal," but the people of the country were not convinced there was any fraud involved. The new chairman of the Republican senatorial campaign committee assailing the whole administration program in replying to a speech last Tuesday bv Postmaster General Farley at a Delaware Democratic rally, asserted "twerve major" platform promises had not been kept.

Turning to the air mail controversy, Hastings shouted: "You can't justify cancellation of those contracts. Mr. Farley tried to make the people believe the government lost great sums of money in the carrying of the air mail, while at the same time his assistants were Eurnham got the decision by the funds toward the construction of the project and that with the county contributing the amount needed to complete the work, both the county and city would have accident occured. It was a saying among his old friends that Irwin had a heart as big as his body and many charitable acts of the showman were retold by old timers of Cheyenne today. Chief of Police T.

Joe Cahlll said there were any number of old and broken down cow pokes throughout the west who owed their very lives to Irwin. He always kept a number of oldtimers down on their luck working for their board and room about his place that he once kept near the Tia. Juana race track. Once while on a transcontinental train, Cahill related, Irwin came upon an elderly woman, penniless, who was escorting her son's body back from Nevada to Iowa for burial. Irwin bought the aged woman food and secured a berth for her on the train.

While the woman slept he took his 10-gallon hat and went through the train, asking donations. He secured $80 which he presented to the needy woman. narrow margin of 43,757 to 43,304. An official recount of 25 per cent of the vote permitted Chandler to pick up 150 ballots. spent an equal share of money for There are six Democrats and three the work.

WYOMING NATIONAL BANK Casper, Wyoming AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, MARCH 5, 1934 Republicans on the committee. Their ADDITIONAL FUNDS NEEDED TO FINISH decision may be Interesting. A request for permission to construct a steel frame building at Vfl-lowstone avenue and Ash street was made by the Wyoming Oils. Inc. No action was taken regarding this NOTES.

With Philippine Inde pendence in sight naval plans con matter until the company makes a WORK ON PLUNGE template early withdrawal from the islands and concentration of forces report In detail. at Pearl Harbor The railroads are jockeying with their workers in an effort to keep tbe roads out of THREE SUBJECTS ON Efforts will be made to determine ways and means of financing addi appearing before committees urging a million dollars be added to the appropriation's." Philippine Import Trade Is on Decline an NRA code There's no dan tional funds needed to complete the Funeral arrangements for Irwin had not been completed today. PROGRAM OF CLUB ger of a strike If world court supporters really press that question there'll be trouble from senate Dem ocrats Emergency cash relief RESOURCES Loans and Discounts $1,021,261.38 Overdrafts, 35.53 Stock in Federal Reserve Bank 9,000.00 Federal Deposit Insurance Fund 2,405.09 Furniture and Fixtures 23,555.75 Real Estate 9,000.00 United States Bonds $470,350.00, Investment Bonds 337,037.00 Cash and Exchange 568,704.95 1,376,091.95 Three current events topics, "Building Boys," "Threatening La disbursements amount to since July 1. CITY MARKET WILL OPEN TOMORROW AT 228 EAST SECOND bor Trouble" and "Ambitions of Ja pan," were introduced for discus work of the CWA project construction started on the V. F.

W. swimming pool in George Washington Memorial park, it was decided last night at a meeting of the local Powder River post. V. F. at the Mountain States Power hall.

An underwriting sufficient to assure completion of the work has been secured, but money must be raised to repay the underwriting, it was reported. Any citizens who wish to contribute may do so by address (Copyright McClure Newspaper Syndicate) sion last night by Lieut, John Home- WASHINGTON. March 23. JP The commerce department today reported that import trade of the Philippines during 1933 declined to the lowest level Eince 1917 while experts from the islands increased 11 per cent over 1932. Import items which declined ten wood at the regular weekly meetin! of the Casper Literary club at the public library.

Much discussion was centered on high school athletics and the new HEAVY SHOW IS WELCOMED stadium here as aids in "Building $2,441,350.75 Boys." C. D. Buffett gave the formal pa The City Market, a new Casper business firm specializing in fresh meats, poultry, fish, fruit and vegetables, will open its doors tomorrow. It is located at 228 East Second street, the first door west of Montgomery-Ward's. As an opening day feature, a pack per cent or more were cotton piece goods, automobiles, parts and accessories and paper and wool manufactures.

The decline was largely due, it was stated, to the shift from the United States to Japan as the source of supply for cotton pirce goods! per on "The Gold Standard and Mo ing P. O. Box 991, it was stated. A group was named to escort Commander-in-Chief Van Zandt of the national V. F.

W. and to make arrangements for his entertainment here April 2. SISTER OF CASPER netary Policies of the President's Administration." A keen interest was shown in the subject and much LIABILITIES Capital Stock 250,000.00 Surplus and Profits 65,611.87 Circulation 99,250.00 DEPOSITS 2,026,488.88 age of fancy bacon will be given discussion followed. free with every purchase made by Charles Niethammer was chairman of the literary program, and the first 100 housewives visiting the Here There 1 new store. Dr.

S. H. Durgs was critic. WOMEN SUCCUMBS Everywhere $2,441,350.75 BURNS, March 23 1 (Coatinaea Froaa rare Oa) tures were forecast for tonight. The heaviest precipitation recorded this morning was .26 of an inch at Sheridan.

The snow and fog. stopped air transportation. There was no movement of the army air mail in any direction this morning. Last night the trip from Denver was cancelled and the mail trained. The United Air Lines transports were sitting on the ground too, because of the weather.

A plane that arrived here at dusk last night was held here and was to be consolidated with a later section If flying was resumed today. Two east bound ships were held at Laramie and officials were unable to say whether tfiey would fly eastward over Sherman Hill to Cheyenne today. SERVICE WITH SECURITY The interior has been entirely remodeled, redecorated and re-arranged. It now presents a most attractive appearance. A large electrical refrigeration unit has been Installed in the meat market Shelves and other equipment are in shining white with black trim.

The department especially featured at the City Market is the refrigerated display fish booth. An unusual variety of fish is offered. The entire store Is modernly and attractively equipped and arranged. E. P.

Bogue and C. G. Park are the owners and operators of the City Market. Gus Schraga is in charge of the meat department. Adv.

WATCH For Opening SADDLE ROCK Cafe and Tavern OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS There was no birthday observance as planned today in the home of Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Taylor, the mother of two smaa children, who would have been 33 years old today. Mrs. Taylor died early today of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Pine Bluffs.

Survivors include her husband. Fred Taylor, rancher, and the two small children, Howard, six. and Bobby Lee. three, her parents and five brothers artt six sisters, amorg whom are Mrs. Clyde Sanford and Mrs.

Z. Specklemier, of Casper. ir B. B. P.

CARL F' SHUMAKEB, Viee President and Ch! C. W. AMENDE, Assistant Cashier R. H. NICHOLS, Director L.

A. PARKER, Drector 0 DINING AND DANCING ITS AMERICA'S NEWEST DRINK SENSATION.

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