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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-04-05
cIvIl SFRvICE RULES WILL NOT RESTRAIN
ADMINISTRATION IN EFFORT TO BRING THE
government SERVICE TO HIGHER STANDARD

,,.ors vnCc in tho house Representa-
,i,c Eyracs. pcmocratis. Tennessee as
saGcd tha Presidents n; nS ho'"'"s
Short " IN outrage.
rakr@ tho ,"ad in defense or 'he wv
.,,r.,s.~,,go,,. Senator New. lud:ana. Re-
Tr,N',ran. sa!l ;her" VAS 'Alnp'" roas""
r,r tho d,smis.alS although unfortunate
=, ,rrrc were tines whom IN" president
could not takc the country into his con-
nlcnco"
\ general debate involving tho who'c
nai-nno-o rciicy oc tho administration.
,,ovr,nrcd over to resolution but Il went
uy,~.
AZ the W-h.to IIouse Secretary Chris
tan acting for the president, dec'ared
IN letter TO dismissed onlcia! that
ruH expiration VAS not Net opp"TtNhe.
although tho chief executive regretted
hat ";ns,nuatinG publicity was oeins
c!,en tho incident, There has been no
desire. no wrote 70 reflect on the char-
acter Of any govcrumnt empl"ye
MI. Harding Responsible.
7, also vas sad ny White House Of
cr,als tha, W. Harding felt no alono
was responsible for the conduct OF an
c~:c,out administration. and that he pro-
roeeI 10 exercise tho presidential a?-
ro.rt.vc power IL q manner that accord
o. with h!s own lGdgment. There was
10 possibility I was declared. that any
o. tho dismissed officials woa!d be re-
stored
During The senate debate Senator
STANLEY, Democrat. X. demanded that
= the enSra>ine bureau renewals We're
purely political. tre administration
should sa% 50
The Democrats VII DC with badges
e II ~
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-04-05
THE INTELLIGEN CER

Has the Largest Circulation OF
Any Morning Newspaper III the
State Of West Virginia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-04-05
CONGRESSMAN DEMANDS INVESTIGATION OF
ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE, ON CHARGE OF FAILURE
TO REPORT LARGE CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES
Declaring Congress Under
Domination of the "Drys,
Tinkham Asks Probe Be
Made Under Direction Of
Attorney General.

Wash:uF;ou. hpr!. t.-Dca7"l Cor in
vcet'saiion b. trn department of justice
OF charges tnat the Anti-Saloon League
Of America had failed to report cant
pa!Sn evIcri:,u5os a. required under
tho corruYt ?"ari!c~s art. WAS made IN
tho housa today p" Representative
T.nAham. T;cpu!Hrgn. Ma*sa c@rse',s.
Making tlo charges Himself, Sir. T.nN-
han, declared :, ""I;d De "abs9lutcly
iuii!o" 10 c>.rct mE Investigation by
congress tc.au%s d! ",ur complete con-
troi OF tic ho:..o ~ IL" Anu.Saloon
League nuI its aaJcr, o5'd."'.oe to TN"
dictate. az the icague.
The Charges Specified
Mr. T.nHhum charged specifically that
tho league lad violated tie corrupt
prn~tir"- AT hy not making returns
from 1910. the year oc the laws enact
men. uuin lg"n: 10y ~; giving the
names and addresses Of all persons re
re:yi,.g so ur more in the returns hied
by Way;!o +. Wueo.cr. rs general roun-
sci "undcv protest" tn l"-0, and oy tho
mon reporting undrr tHc -; OF branches
NJ the Icasuc in West Virginia, MARY
LAND, Wisconsin. Colorado, urceon ana
Iowa.
"Comp.c.e failure" also "as charged
nv the Ma-:a rhusctts house :nc"ih'T 10
sic returns W.:h the c,erh %: H." house
IN numerous other stat. o:aMchcs OF
inc lna.uc wh:rh received "r Glsbursed
money n connection v!th the congress
e.ona, c.r,;:,u :" .:@h. notably Ii" stat"
Of Sew Nvr,. !cHrsylya"!a and Mime
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, 1922-12-04
CHEST ANURGED
BY ROTARY T0flNANCE DRIVES

A Community Chest program for
Casper to include oil worthy move.
ments which call for public financing
received further impetus today at the
Rotary club luncheon when II was
brought up for discussion and re-
ceived enthusiastic Endorsement from
many members Of the organization,
The idea has met with favor AMONG
other organizations wherever dis
cussed. the proposal being to prepare
a budget and institute "a single cam
paign to finance the Red Cross, Boy
Scouts. Salvation Army, Children's
home and other institutions which
call for annual support. The plan Is
being carried out in Denver with
great success and many Individual
drives are eliminated.
Among others who spoke before the
Rotarians today was Chauncey Peter
Colgrove. who emphasized the impor-
tance Of National Education week as
it is being carried on IN the schoois
and elsewhere. a brief address by NJ.
, 1922-12-04
GADSKI PLANS
CONCERT over
LEGION FIGHT

2 Les ANGELES. Dec. 4-Action Of
the Los Angeles county council Of the
American legion in adopting a resolu-
ton protesting against the appear
ance here OF Mae. Johanna Gadsl.i.
on account Of alleged pro-German &c
tivities during the war. was followed
today by an announcement from sher-
man DENLY the opera singers local
manager. that he would appear before
meeting Of veterans Monday night
md present Nine Gadskd's answer 20
the legion's charges
Madame Gadski viii positively APP
pear here December IL as ANNOUNCED"
said Mr.. DENLY. and II n attempt
is made to harass or prevent her sing
ing we shall apply to the courts for
an Injunction.
IT expect the state commander of
the American legion to be mere Mon
day and 1 believe he will be able to
put the matter before local veterans
in somewhat of a different light
, 1922-12-04
SUES FOR
T TO LANDS IN
THE TEAPOT 6

OF the original locators of these
claims. that the locators were citizens
of the United States and possessed
of all the qualifications requisite for
the due. legal and valid locations by
them Of said lands as placer mining
claims. hat they compiled fully with
all OF the requirements of the Jaws CT
the United States n OF the State of
Wyoming and the local mining rules.
customs and regulations of the min
ing district IN which the placer claims
were located. hat the ~locators and
their assigns were in a continued and
undisputed possession. use, occupa-
ton. working and developing OF the
said mining claims down to the dates
of the several Presidential With
drawal Orders beginning September
27. 1909. and Including the Executive
Order of Withdrawal. dated April 80.
1915. by which the President of the
United States created Naval Petro-
leum Reserve No. q. which includes
ali If the iands Involved in the suit
as h iands leased by the government
to Sinciair's Mammoth on company.
The plaintiff also alleges that the
United States through both Its execu-
tive and legislative branches of gov
eminent officially determined and
announced to the world that the lands
claimed by him as placer locations
were on or oil and gas bearing lands
and that the same We're Particularly
tcontirHsd on page four,
~
, 1922-12-04

AHc prtciocnt hdlu. however, lnot ne
was hopeful that the estimated deficit
for 1898 could be reduced in tho re-
naming v months and thu the
close of the year next Juiie 20 would
show a balanced account.
Estimated expenditures o.. ssIso.
s43.zsf. for 1924 which are exS,>aire
Of the postal service. compare with
estimated appropriations OF ss.o7s.s<e..
SS1 for h same period.
Mr.. Harding explained that the OK
pend'tures would represent actusl
cash Withdrawals from the reasur
including some on accoun OF an.
preparations in previous years.
Another deficit in postal operations
was forecast for this year. but Mr..
Harding said 1t was estimated that
through proper establishments there
would be a surplus OF postal
over expenditures in 1924 amonntlnr
to Ssb2i4s9- For this year postal costs
were placed at s5ke, 500: Sal. on mn
estigated deficiency Vof $s1. 5og.57o. ar
compared with an actual deficiency IN
the last fiscal year of s~6s.s4s.23=.
The 1924 costs are given at s~5s4,65s.-
ISL.
The president told coneres. that an
appropriation OF sese.552.ss7 recon-
mended for the army would provide a
regular force of 10000 officers ana
125 900 enlisted men. exclusive OF the
Philippine scouts, which 6 is the
strength now authorized by congress.
and would enable the militia bureau
to Increase the strength OF the
national guard from $50. 900 officers
and men to 215. 1000 officers and men.
For the army air service, s12,s71 500
is proposed. or s2s,500 less than an
~rropriated This year. Mr.. Harding
sad this sum would permit the serv-
Ice to operate efficiently in accord-
ance with existing policy.
Fol the navy $3.50. $50. 1898 is asked.
This amount. the president asserted.
would provide for the present enlisted
personnel of $4,000 men; maintain all
present ships in commission and
make provision for continuing all new
ship construction in privately owned
yards. except for reduction in speed
Of construction on three light cruisers.
Provision is made in the budget for
$685. oo. 900 in pensions; $s34.564,o 50
in world war allowances and 20,3se.-
$50 in retirement pay. Other iteus
include s41,7 6 $50 for rivers and har-
bors; s31, 4s0 900 for good roads: s5s-
71S.s $50 for hospital construction and
facilities for war patients: 81. 200. 900
for railroads in Alaska; s6,sse. los for
Continued on Page Four.)
, 1922-12-04
GREAT TRIBUTE
PAID DEPARTED
BY ELkSL LODGE
Memorial Services Sunday
Well Attended Inspiring
Program Is Car
ried Out.


The memorial program held yester'
day afternoon by the Casper Lodge
No. 1858. Benevolent and Protective
Order Of Elks, In their auditorium
was ~excellently rendered and was In
keeping with the spirit of the occa-
sion
Deceased of the Year was the
subject OF the euiogy delivered by
G. r. Hagens, an impressive address
delivered in a dignined name and
with a fraternal spirit.
A. L. wallnce. chaplain, delivered
the benediction.
The grafton given by Thomas w.
White OF the McKeesport. Pa. lodge
No. 13e was an address Of great
fascination. Mi. white dilated on the
services to be rendered in life and
on the great usefulness OF such an.
organization. stressing at great length
the Significance OF the day in honor
OF those who had gone before.
The music was under the direction
Of Mrs. Madeline Treber assisted by
Mrs. Don Lobdeli. Both of these
ladies' deserve great credit for the way
they handled their part Of she cere-
mony. Many solos Were rendered.
some assembly and choir songs were
also given.
, 1922-12-04
HEAD Of STATE
university TO
ADDRESS FORUM
HERE TUESDAY
DR.. A. c. Crane to Visit
Casper for Inc First
Time; Other Educators
to Address Gathering.

The Casper Chamber of
Commetce forum meeting on
Tuesday. December a, which
will be conducted along lines
conforming to American Edu-
c~ationai Week programs. will
he addressed by notable Wyoming
educators and welfare workers.
r. A. 6. Crane. president OF tho
Wyoming state University viii be tho
principal speaker of the day. other
speakers will be L. C. Tidball, state
commissioner OF education. and o. z.
Mccrncken OF tho Wyoming Chill
dren's Home society. A f~ve-pieca or
chestra selected from the high school
band VIII play several selections as
the special entertainment feature OF
the program.
This will be DR.. Cranes first visit
10 Casper and the Forum committee
Is anticipating a capacity attendance.
as many will wish to hear tho presi-
der.t of the university.
Plans are now being considered by
the Wyoming Radio corporation TO
Broadcast a speech by DR.. Crane
either from the Forum meeting Tues
day noon or as part OF the regular
Tuesday evening program.
, 1922-12-04

known her IN Fort Upton, New York.
where she was stationed as a nurse
and he was i'm the aviation depart
ment. According to Mr.. Gordon's
statement he married Miss Davis on
the spur of the moment principally
because he was feeling depressed
over an unfortunate financial invest
ment and that she brought UP the
subject OF marriage to which he
acuuiesced.
"Three days after I married Miss
Davis" said Mr.. Gordon this after
noon. II realized hat 7 had made q
mistake. 1 further heard that she had
previous husband. j told her that It
vas impossible for us to live together
and she subsequently, filed suit for a
divorce. 1 believe h divorce has not
yet been granted. Since leaving here
Miss Davis was reported killed in a
story carried in the newspapers but 1
have never been able TO verify the re
port.
Il never had any intention Of leav-
ing Casper with Mas Haggerty or
marrying her until the matter of my
divorce was cleared IN. I have yet to
find Oh. whether Miss Davis Is dead
or alive and seriously CUB the au.
thenticity of the alleged kilograms
from her in California"
4 A. II. Wood. son-in-law OF Mrs. Hag,
gerty, and his wife. formerly Miss
Ruby Haggerty. We're equally forcible
in the denial of the statements in
question which they characterized as
malicious. malignant and lbelous.
"such n story" said Mr.. Wood,
mot only brought a lot of u~nfavorabIe
publicity but reflects on the character
of my sister-in-law.
Continued on Page Four.)
, 1922-12-04
LATE SPORTS

PARIS, Dec. 4.-By The Asso-
ciated Press.HBaftl,ng sikh. the
senegaiese conqiieror Of Georges
Carpenter. declared today in the
presence Of Deputy DiaEne and two
witnesses that his fight wifh Car
pentier for the light heavyweight
worlds championship had been
FRAMED" but that during the fight
he had determined to be the winner.
Sikh said that once ne was in the
ring fifth n crowd Of $4,000 people
acclAiming him and conscious OF his
OWN strength he had had a revui-
sion Of feeling, despite reminders
from his corner, during his minutes
rest after the third round and had
decided to go in and win
, 1922-12-04

TO h Haggerty family.
These statements Were unques-
tionably i~nstigated by Mion McAia-
hon. whose jealousy for Mr.. Gordon
resulted in the unfortunate state.
ments being made. II they We're
o made by Mr.. McMahon person
ally to hte newspaper they a be
traced back to him.
Mr.. Mcmahon is a local contractor.
who. according to Mrs. Haggerty has
been posing as a friend Of the fam
.iy. and who has insisted on mixing
himself in their private affairs for
some time past
Mr.. MaMahon has been intensely
Jealous OF Mr.. Gordon ever sIuce he
became acquaintec with u.s.. said
Mrs. Haggerty land i am quite sure
that he put the foolish Idea in my
husbands head that Mr.. Gordon and
my daughter Jessie were thinking Of
leaving Casper together. Such an idea
was eve sven thought OF by ether
of them bu. It resulted in my hus-
band bringing a officer to the house
one night last week and demanding
that Mr.. Gordon leave the house. The
story in the newspaper saying that
husband called two officers is as
untrue as the rest of .he statements.
Mr.. Haggerty brought the officer
with him and there was no trouble
or demonstration. Mr.. Gordon left
quietly and was not removed fore
ibiy' as stated in .he newspaper.
"An additional untruth published in
the same story was hat 1 had left my
hone with my daughter. Jessie. in
censed over my husbands actions
and had gone to I've with my son.in-
law, A. II. Wood. at his home on Box
elder street I went 70 my son-in-
laws home to utay one night Just as
an ordinary visit. My husband has
not asked me to return and quite ma
turaliy I have not refused. 1 am just
staying mere until this trouble is
cleared up.
II further doubt the truth OF the
alleged teiesrams published signed by
Ina Davis, Mr.. Gordon's former wife.
We have been unable to clear up the
supposed accidental death OF Miss
Davis and do not know today whether
she Is alive or dead. Her divorce
from Mr.. Gordon is being handled by
Alex King. Casper attorney. and was
the natural procedure following a
haHty marriage which wis bound to
result in incompatibfity-"
MFR. Gordon met Miss Davis in Cas-
per when she was a member Of the
George Hunters "Bouncing Babies
musical comedy nunaer. He had
, 1922-12-04

-
mont.
Placing the estimated government
outlay in 1924 a. s~3.s4s.2s4, a decrease
OF about $500. oOV. 900. as compared
with estimates for this fiscal year.
Mr.. Harding called attention that w
thirds of this total was on account Of
practically fixed charges, such as the
public debt, national defense. .pen-
sior.s. world wal allowances and fed
erai aid There was left. he said,
only aSout one billion dollars in
charges subject to administrative o n
troll and against which, he added. the
retrsnchment policy Of the govern
ment had been directed.
While expressing the opinion that
come further reduction undoubtedly
would result from a reorganization of
government establishments on a more
scientific basis. the president said
this alone would not affect a ma
teriaI cut in operating crs's rs would
Justify tli9 expression OF o for a
considerable lessonins Of expenditures
in the years to come.
Taxing up the question OF federal
aid, the executive declared that this
was a rapidly broadening Ted OF ex'
penditure and that there was a cues
ton as to how far the governments
should participate in ii. He added
that it did not pertain TO the normal
functions or operations Of the bust
ness of the government.
"Thes- ektraneous activities" he
continued, .shave flowed from laws
enacted pursuant to popular demand,
and 1 take this occasion to refer to
them for the purpose OF showing that
the taxation which necessarily re-
suits in providing funds to meet them
is a necessary incident to the fulfill
ment Of the popular demand.
an the efforts which have been d.
rected to reducing public expend.-
lures. I have been much concerned in
apparent increasing state, county and
municipal Indebtedness, and l am
fearful lest this condition may be in
part attributable TO the expenditures
made by the government pursuant to
its federal aid laws. as many OF these
state laws. requires state contribu-
tons as a prerequisite to the exten-
sion of the federal aid"
The summary of the budget for
1924 as given to congress shows an
estimated excess of receipts over ex-
penditures next year of S1S0.969,12b
as compared with an estimated deficit
of se73,s3s, 21s for this fiscal year
, 1922-12-04

bCfN AhAttAA 10HA "A
more than $50. 1000. 900.
The projects. contractors ana SIMS
involved in the six suits were:
Camp Travis. a Antonio. Texas,
Stone and Webster s~s.Ooo,Ooo: Camp
Lee. Petersburg. Va. Rhinehard and
Dennis. Inc. s7.ooo.o 900; Camp Custer.
Battle Creek. Mich. Porter Brothers.
5000, 900; Camp Pike. Little Rock.
Ark. James Stewart IND company.
Inc. 50 10000; Camp Dodge. tDss
Moines. Iowa. Charles weItz Sons. 81
500. 900. n Camp Dix. wrishtown.
y. j.. ~ss.soo.ov.
The six bills OF complaint. almost
Identical in form. were filled in the
federal court at San Antonio. Rich
mond. Detroit. Little Rock. Des
Moines and Trenton. They charged
fraud. connivance. waste and im-
proper use OF funds and material.
Further suits against prime contrac-
tori on government wartime CON
structlon are in preparation. by the
department and viii be filed as they
are completed A suit involving con
struction OF one of the major army
projects in New England was to have
, 1922-12-04
AGAINST UNIVERSITY
CONFESSED BY u. S. C. STUDENT

Los ANGELES. Dec. 4.-Wiiliam
Sykes. ex-service man and federal
board student at the University of
California, southern branch. who
became the center Of a heated dis
pute between students of that insti-
rution and those of the University
Of Southern California when he was
found bound and gagged with the
letters sc. S. CD branded on his
forehead VIII iodine. has confessed
that the branding was "a frame up
against the University of Southern
California according 70 a story
priaeo in the Los Angeles Times.
, 1922-12-04

p Wheeler OF the Casper school board
along the same line and a report on
his recent trip to Chicago and New
York by c. II. Townsend. who re-
ferred to the Improvement in business
and Industrial circles.
G. W. Barton OF The Tribune called
attention to The Tribune's Pure Food.
Health and Household show which
opens tonight Mt the Arkeon.
, 1922-12-04

The locations were nade February 8.
1907. n the different located placer
claims include all OF section two and
the south half OF section three. town
ship ss. north OF range 8. west. or
uine hundred and sixty acres in ths
heart of the Teapot Dom and near
the very center Of the 1900 acres in
cluded in the lease from the United
States to the Mammoth OH company.
The plaintiff alleges that he has
fer a good and valuable consideration
succeeded to the rights and interests.
, 1922-12-04

Sykes purported confession. ad-
dressed to the student boiy Of the
University of Southern Caiifpr MIA,
states that its purpose Is 10 'as
far as possible. repair and rectify
the irrsoarable injury dons your
Institution by cas- Of bciiie held
responsible by the public for the
branding on my face on October %.
1929" and to inform you that the
branding was a frame up AGAINST
the University OF Southern caiifor-
MIA exclusively by and amoig ihe
students of TIE University Of Cat
i%fornia, Southern branch"
, 1922-12-04

with a superior and paramount right,
tatle and interest to $50 acres OF land
in the heart of what is known as the
Teapot Dome
Mr.. Sullivan alleges that the action
arises under the constitution n
Jaws OF the United States. and then
the plaintiff proceeds to aliege that
certain individuals. respectively, with
associates fromssevea to nine in each
Instance. located certain oil placer
mining claims in what is now known
as the Teapot Dome OIL Structure.
, 1922-12-04
REVIVAL MEETINGS TO
OPEN IN NORTH CASPER.

The revival meetings which will
continue for two weeks win be opened
this evening at the North Casper
Christian church at. Goa East u
street. The Rev. Gordon Bennett will
be the speaker. The public Ia invited.
, 1922-12-04
Man Would Become
Merchant; Steals
Goods for Store

The nucleus Of a grocery and dry
goods store was found within the
apartment of a suspect yesterday by
the police force. Four cases of canned
goods and about 30 caps were in the
lot. They were summer caps.
, 1922-12-04
JURISDICTION s
OF u. g. UPON
DS UPHELD
Supreme Court Decision Affirming Con-
piction of Idaho Men Important in
Western Prosecutions

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4-The conviction of Charles
and others in the United States district court of
Idaho in October, 1920, involving the question of federal
Jurisdiction over public lands, it was decided today by the
supreme court, will stand.
The case was considered of much importance in the west
, 1922-12-04
SCRlBE'S STORY BRANDED AS
MALICIOUS BY MRS. HAGGERTY
Family Whose Naae Is Linked With
Garry Gordon's Troubles Denies
Statements in Newspaper
BY ROSS M. GRANT.

THE majority Of the statements which appeared in a Sum
day morning newspaper and which brought a lot of regretta-
bic notoriety on the members of my family, were absolutely
malicious and without a shred of truth" said Mrs. E. H. Hag-
gerty this afternoon in discussing the relations of Garry Cor
don, aviator and builder of a motorless glider with which he
, 1922-12-04

Government Seeks Return of $29, 600, 900
in Six Actions Filed Today against
Contractors Accused of Great Fraud in
Constructio nof Army Cantonments

WASHINGTON. Dec 4-(By The Associated Press)-
Six additional suits seeking recovery of large sums alleged
to have been mis-spent in construction of the wartime army
cantonments were filed today in as many cities by represen-
tatives of the department of justice. The six actions sought
to recover $2s, 1000 and brought the total claimed by the
, 1922-12-04

completed in time.
DIES MONIES. Iowa. Dec. 4-By
The Associated .Press.EThe United
States government today instituted
suit against Charles weitz Sons com
pany OF Des Moines. builders OF Camp
DLdge. charging incorporation OF
s4.s0o. 0Oc of funds In the construction
OF the camp.
The petition was brought to Des
Molnes today by special messenger
from Washington and Is signed by the
attorney general.
, 1922-12-04
REDUCTION OF HALF BILLIONS
SHOWN IN TOTAL SUBMITTED TO
CONGRESS TODAY BY PRESIDENT
Governmental Expenses for Fiscal Year
Placed at Oper Three Billions, Most
of Which Is Fixed Charges

WASHINGTON Dec. president Harding, in transmit
ting the annual federal budget for the next fiscal year frank
ly told congress today that whether there was to be any ma
terial reduction in government expenditures and in taxes in
future years would depend largely on whether there was to
be ascurtailment or expansion of federal aid in lines of re-