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, 1923-10-31
For Public Park

ROCK SPRINGs.-At a recent
meeting of the city council. the
C. C. & C. Co, donated to the city
of Rock Springs a plot of ground
150x126 feet. at the corner of Second
and II streets. for public purposes.
The ground was formerly used as a
public cemetery and in early days
of the town many interments were
made on this site. When the burials
were made the location was out of
tho city and no effort was made at
that time to have It set aside for
cemetery purposes. In the past few
years the city has grown around and
beyond the location and the com.
pany has had many offers for the
purchase of the lots for homesites.
To all these requests a deaf ear has
been turned and 1t was presented 10
the city for public purposes. 1t is
understood hat the ground will be
parked and improved and will give
to that section OF the city a public
space that a be enjoyed by all.
, 1923-10-31
Please Define One

The Democratic National COMMITTEES an
nounced that it is collecting a 1924 Victory
Fund"
, 1923-10-31
The Final Touch

Whom officials of corporations, from te
ton down, including stockholders, am emPio'
ees from the bottom up, meet, eaL ioou' Smo
songs. make speeches, reclte pieces, DISCUSS shoP
and ways and means for hetlerlIeni, .solhe0hu's
has happened in the relations Oh employer ''u.
employee. Something has come over the sPirlt
of the dreams of capital and labor. me -,
that was impossible, almost unthlhkapie JUST i
few short years ago. And when the attlluoe
of the once contendlng forces Is tnat Oh mutuai
respect and genuine esteem and big boss ana
high private enter into the family spirit Oh inc
affair then we have taken a long step toWaru
the day of better industrial understanding.
This exact situation was well illustrated Just
an evening or two ago by the Natrona rover
company. 1t was the second gaLnelIns "
the EMPLOYEES, officers and stockholders In
their newly formed Better Service AsSocla-
ton. There is something like a membership
of sixty. The employees take the leau, naAe
and run the program from beginning 10 emu
make addresses to the bosses anu call upon inc
bosses to make addresses to them, mix IN a ltue
fun, plenty of wholesome good anu
90 out to the morrow's duties with n new re-
spect for the work they have to DO, anu a keeher
insight into what they are accomplishing.
Tell us this is not establishing a different
and better era? An era that will instantly
show in the service rendered to the company
and in turn by the company to the public? oI
course it will. 1t is the exact condition lar
sighted and wise men and women have been
hoping for since away back in the days when
CAPITAL was arrogant and labor was stubborn
and both were fighting and snarlLng at one
another and plungmg the affairs of both into
a hopeless conditions of enmity and hatred
The Natrona Power company has been
gradually edging toward this situation OF
amity for the past several years. II is owneu
and operated by men of vision and high prin-
ciples, both business and social. 1t is differed
by men of geniality, of high integrity, of fair
ness alike to those employed and those served
by the output of the institution.
On the other hand there is the large list of
those who daily help the Natrona Power
Company to be what it is, by their in
telligence, industry and faithfulness. Truly a
fine body of men and women.
This company may well be taken as a model
in public utility concerns, in its attitude toward
the public, toward its helpers, its loyalty to both
and its constant striving to render service that
has no equal among institutions of its kind.
The Better Service association is the final
touch to an ideal organization.
, 1923-10-31
Air Mail Troubles

ROCK SPRINGS.-Ths heavy
storms of Tuesday and Wednesday
caused considerable difficulty with
the carrying out of the air mai
schedule between Salt Lake ane
Cheyenne.
On Tuesday and Wednesday Pilot
Chandler took the mail as far easi
as Rawlins. returning with the mai
from the trains at that point.
On Wednesday morning Pilot Bis.
hopp made a forced landing ten
miles west of Lyman in three feet
of snow. After a wait OF three
hours. Pilot Ellis started over the
rout to locate Bishop. A safe land.
ing was made in the snow and PHO
Bishopp came to Rock Springs IN
the plane with Pilot Ellis. The mail
however, was forwarded by stage
and train to Rock Springs.
, 1923-10-31
For Summer Resort

GUERNSEY. Thomas Waters
well known in western railroad
circles. has an ambitious plan tina;
contemplates making tho site of old
Fort Laramie one of the greatest
summe resorts in tho west. Mr.,
Waters plans are Of considerable
interest to the people of this section.
He has purchased n considerable
portion of the old reservation to-
gether with the buildings thereon,
and Is now organizing 2 stock com
pany for the purpose of improving
the grounds, adding thereto and
making a summer resort that will
have a n especial appeal to tourists,
especially those who are interested
in historic events and spots.
He plans the erection Of a number
of summer cottages the establish.
ment Of a hotel and cafe big enough
to take car of the tourist trade.
, 1923-10-31
Sets Mr.. Ford Right

y Since so much has been published one way
and another respecting Henry Fords accusa-
tons concerning the action of the war depart
ment in connection with the Gorgas plant at
Muscle Shoals, the complete statement of Secre-
tary Weeks is not out of place. Mr.. Weeks
says:
Mr.. Ford delivered a personal attack upon me
in connection with the conduct of the admins
tration in relation to Muscle Shoals. His state
ment is filled with reckless assertions.
It may be that Mr.. Ford, relying as he does
upon other persons in the conduct of so many
enterprises, probably is not himself possessed
of the full facts of the situation. For the ben
eft of those who do not fully understand the
problems involved, l shall briefly review the
subject
Muscle Shoals was a development for nitrate
purposes in the war, which included the con.
s~truction of a large dam on the Tennessee river
and the construction of two air-fixing nitrate
plants, in order to supply power pending the
completion of the water power dam, a steam
plant was erected 90 miles away on the Warrior
river, known as the Gorgas plant. The total
expenditure on these properties was about S1O2,.
100000, of which less than $5,000,000 was spent
upon this isolated and temporary steam plant.
The steam plant was erected on the property
of the Alabama Power company, which reserved
title to the land on agreed conditions with the
wilson administration, for which this admins
tration is not responsible, and which gave to
them the right to purchase the Gorgas steam
plant. The proposal made by Mr.. Ford was
for the purchase of this entire equipment in.
volved the payment by him Of 100000 for the
entire plant, including the above isolated and
temporary steam plant. They also involved
many other conditions with regard to the com.
pletion of the water power, etc. No disposal of
government property can rightfully be made
by any administrative officer without the ap.
proval of Congress and l, as the responsible Off.
cial in this matter, referred Mr.. Ford's offer
to Congress, which has so far not acted upon it.
In the meantime the Alabama Power com.
pany, under their rights in the old contract,
notified the government that the lands must
he vacated on or before October Is, this yenr
They offered TO pay s3,500,000 for this compare
lively small item of the whole equipment. The
government had ~ option to accept this offer.
which was the highest made, or TO salvage this
, 1923-10-31
Greeting Tommy

ROCK sPRINGs.-Tommy Glib
bons received the surprise OF his
life Sunday when his train pulled
into the station int he was cheered
by an enormous crowd. which to use
his own words. would do credit to
a city many times the size OF Rock
Springs" a strong delegation OF
the Knights of Columbus. OF which
order Tommy is a longtime mem
Der, received him ut the station and
cared for him during his short stay
in the city. presenting him with a
large bouquet at the close of his C
At the Rialto theater all seating
and standing room was filled. All
Of the spectators were expecting Il
witness the performance Of a hard
boiled" pugilist were doomed to dis.
appointment. for Tommy is a gentle
man of refinement. In a few words
he thanked his friends and promised
to be here again. as a conqueror Of
the championship. Let US hope that
he is as sure in his prophecies as he
is in his punches.
, 1923-10-31
Captured the Murderer

KEMMERER-A w~ell-founded u
picion that Andrew Hirko. murder
err of Harry Richie, might be hiding
Frank Jckowski. about w miles
southwest of Fossil. resulted in the
capture OF Hirko.
Hirko, observing the approach OF
the officers. Undersheriff William
Conroy. County Jailer Slinton Oak
ley and Night Marshal Anderson,
attempted to make his getaway into
the brush, but was stopped by n shot
from the gun of Oakley, after which
he laid down in the sagebrush TO
await the arrival OF the officers.
Hirko's only comment was, "well.
you nearly shot me; the bullet went
close" He was found unarmed.
and vas at once manacled and taken
to the waiting automobile in Nugget
canyon.
It was late Friday night when
Undersheriff Conroy conceived the
idea that Hirko might be hiding ont
at the remote ranch, and taking the
other two officers in his confidence.
the three arranged to leave for the
Jckowski ranch at 4 a. m. Satur-
day. The officers motored to Fos-
sill. then tried to get to the ranch
over the lonely road that leads di-
rectly to the place. but this attempt
was unsuccessful. owing to tho con-
dition of the road, SO n new route
was decided upon. They motored
to Nugget canyon. then proceeded
southeast seven miles on foot TO
the ranch. where they arrived short
ly after daylight.
, 1923-10-31
Thousand Tons

--LOVELL.-The Great Western
Sugar company some seven years
1go, built a little 600 ton mill" in
lowell. and although that mill has
never been rebuilt or enlarged SO
far as capacity is concerned, 1t is
no longer the little 600 ton MILL"
That Mr.. Sandman knows his
stun" has been demonstrated during
the present campaign. in spite OF
the muddy condition of the beets.
which tends to slow up grinding.
One day last week the little old
mill" sliced 1901 tons of beets. and
on Tuesday of this week 1t again
went over the Thousand ton mark by
s'icing 1.041 tons of beets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
JUNEAU PAYS TRIBUTE TO MEMORY
 OF WARREN 6. HARDING; SPEECHES
 ARE MADE AT MEMORIAL SERVICES

Juneau paid tribute to the memory of President Warren G. Harding yes terday at the union memorial services given under the auspices of the Presbyterian. Methodist Episcopal, Episcopal, and Russian Orthodox churches at Elks Hall. The spacious auditorium was packed and the large congregation exhibited the deep feel ing that prevails throughout the city and the affection the people bear for the memory of the dead Chief Exc cutive whose body is slowly moving across the Nation to the capital at Washington. Gov. Scott C. Bone broke down under the stress of emo tion and his address except the first few sentences was read by Dr. A. B.. Keeler of New York. to whom the manuscript was handed by the Gov ernor
 There was musical program, which included congregational sing ing of Nearer My God to Thee"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
RUST CONFIRMS
 OPTION TAKEN
 ON CH|CHAC0F
Jackson and Castleton Take Option of Mine Which
 Has Produced Fortune

TACOMA, Aug. 6-W. R. Rust an nounees that an option has been taken on the Chichagof mine, near Juneau, by George T. Jackson, form CT manager of the Alaska-Gastineau Mining Company. and w. A. Castle ton, President of the -Chichagof Mining Company.
 The Chichagof mine is said to nave produced $10,000,000 profit since 1903 w. R. Rust and H. C. Wallace are the principal owners Of the Chicagol mine.
 Several days ago the Empire an nounced that an option had been taken by George T.. Jackson and w. A. Castleton. Both men are now at the property.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
A Big Demand For Silver
 X k ** < May Result in Shortage

ties of silver for adornm entS- the white metal being favored by them for use in jewelry China acts as a crafty trader in silver, buying up i'm mense supplies of it on low market and holding them until the price scars again, MT. Linten says
 In the face of the increased de- mand comes the Intelligence that the worlds production is declininE- The rich silver mines are nearly ex- hausted, and no new ones have been struck. Silver is now. Mir. Linton declares. chiefly a by-product of copper and lead mining. and the larger copper and lead mines are producing less silver. .----'---
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
SOCIALISTS IN NEAR RIOT AT
 CITY MEETING
Resolution Denouncing Cool idge Starts Stampede
 Resolution Revised.

NEW YORK, Aug. 6. The City Convention of the Socialist Party nearly broke up in riot last night when a resolution denouncing Presi- dent Coolidge as "reactionary and for labor" was read
 All over the hall delegates leaped to their feet and violently protested the spirit of the resolution and terms in which it was couched. The chairman ordered the resolution back to the committe for revision.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
TRAIN SMASHES
 INTO AUTO; FIVE
 PERSONS KILLED
Residents of California Town Are Killed+Another Is
 Seriously Injured.

OAKLAND, Aug. 6.--Fiye persons were killed and another seriously injured when their automobile col lided with a train between Maynard and Mount Eden yesterday after noon.
 The dead are all residents Of Mount Eden and are Fred w. Wrede, retired rancher: Mrs. William Shaf- fer, his sister-in-law; Mellin Shaf- fer. son of Mrs. Shaffer; William Mohr. retired rancher. and Mrs. Frieda Mohr, driver of the auto mobile.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06

NEW YORK. Aug. 6.--The use Of try and amateur photography, and the great demand for silver jewelry are responsible for a growing de mand of such huge proportions that Robert Linton. President of the North Butte Mining Company. pre- diets a shortage of the metal in the
 future.
 In a statement on the subject Mir. Linton declares that 5,000,000 ounces of silver are used in photography each year. This is the largest sin | gle factor in the increased demand in the United States.
 The Orientals take great quanti
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
TRAIN IS DELAYED.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb., Aug. D. Slipping tire on one of the drive wheels while running slowly through Chapel, Nebraska. late yesterday afternoon, the giant locomotive pull brought abruptly to stop and left crippled. Railway officials stopped the Pacific Limited and pressed its locomotive into service and put the funeral train in motion again. There was delay of 35 minutes.
 At North Platte 5000 persons stood in the rain and paid tribute to President Harding and the scene was duplicated in all towns of Ne. braska and Wyoming through which the train passed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
DAY OF PRAYER
 AND MOURNING
 IS ANNOUNCED
Bone Issues Public Statement
 Directing Attention to Proclamation.
ALL OFFICES TO CLOSE
 TUESDAY UNTIL FRIDAY
Asks Federal and Territorial Offices to Close-Flags
 at Half-Staf.

Instructions we're issued this morning by Gov. Scott c. Bcne ask ing for the closing of all Federal and Territorial offices in the Ter ritory from l p. m. tomorrow until Saturday morning, in accord with advices received by the Governor from Charles E. Hughes, Secretary of State. At the same time the Governor issued a public statement in which the forms and observance the public mourning in honor of late President Harding were given.
 Text of Statement.
 This statement follows.
 Office of the Governor,
 Juneau, Alaska,
 August 6, 1923
 TO ALL THE PEOPLE OF ALASKA: By National Proclamation. Friday, August 10, is set apart as day of mourning and prayer throughout the United States and Territories.
 The mortal remains of the beloved late President of this Republic, War ren G. Harding. will. on that day, be inferred at Marion, Ohio.
 Deeply mourning the loss of a great and good friend. Alaska will sorrowfully, affectionately. whole heartedly and universally observe | the sad event. He rounded out his fine career by service to Alaska. His 1 final message to America, the last public utterance, was a tribute to Alaska and an expression of faith in Alaskan citizenship and Alaska s future. His beautiful visit to the Northland was epochal and the memory and benefit of it will en- dure for all time.
 In conformity with Executive Orders at Washington all Federal and Territorial offices will be closed at and after one o'clock D. m. on August 7th until Saturday morn- ing, August 10th, and flags will re- main at half-staff on public build- ings until the close of Monday, Sep tember 3rd. 1928.
 SCOTT c. BONE. ! Governor.
 Hughes Gives Instructions. i In connection with his statement, Gov. Bone also made public the fol- lowing cablegram from the Secretary of State which was received by him this morning.
 Washington, D. C., Aug 5-6. Governor,
 | Juneau, Alaska:
 The body of the late President Is expected to arrive at Washington at 1:30 o'clock P M on Tuesday, Aug
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
FUNERAL TRAIN
 NEARING EAST; : TRIBUTE PAID
Thousands of Persons Gather at Stations with Bowed,
 Barred Heads.
MRS. HARDING PREPARES
 FOR ORDEAL OF SERVICES
Hundred Thousand Persons Expected to Crowd Mar
 ion Next Friday.

ABOARD PRESIDENT HARD ING's FUNERAL TRAIN, Aug. 6. Trans Missouri and the West has raid final tribute to President Hard ing and the East is given the first opportunity today as the train sped steadily toward Washington.
 Although the train reached Omaha at an early hour this morning more than 10000 persons stood stilently with bowed. barred heads.
 State officials, headed by Lieuten ant Governor Johnson presented a wreath bearing the word "Nebras- tka'' and left a resolution expressing sympathy and sorrow of the state.
 Ten thousand persons waited at Council Bluffs and at every station along the route hundreds gathered.
 Train in Iowa.
 AS the train sped through Iowa, thousands lined the right-of-way and not a single mile was passed that hundreds were not there to pay silent tribute.
 At Boone 18,000 gathered iron all parts of the State.
 Mrs. Harding Rests.
 Mrs. Harding again rested in tho stateroom of her private car storins up strength to carry her through tht trying hours of the state funera i1 Washington and the Marion serv' ices. She had a fairly comfortable nights sleep and talked this morn ing with some of the ladies of the party largely concerning her hus' band the things they had been do ing, also plans for the future.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
Admiral Coontz Now Commands Battle Fleet

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 6.-Admiral Robert K. Coontz has taken com- mand of the United States battle fleet relieving Admiral Hilary P. Jones, who proceeds to Washing ton for duty on the General Ma val Board.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
Suspected Highwayman
 Is Arrested in East

EVERETT, Wash, Aug. 6.-Ern- est Haiding, aged 22, is under ar rest at Williston, N. Dak.. suspected as being one of two highwaymen who on the night of July 23 held up Finley Melee and his wife on the North trunk of the Pacific Highway. Haiding shot and fatally wounded Melee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
Estate of Harding Said to Be Worth Small Fortune

MARION, Aug. 6-Close( friends of President Harding estimate his estate is worth between $700,- 900 and SS00,000. He had amass- ed fortune from the Marion Star and was said to have re- ceived more than $500,O00 when he sold the paper recently.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
NO CABINET RnsIGNATIONs.

WASHINdTUN, AUB. D. - = hIel Executive Calvin Coolidge not only desires to retain the services of all present members of the Ca abf net but hopes none will submit their resi- gna- tions even as a formality-
 Although no statement has been made authoritatively, no resign a ions have been received and none are ex- pected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
NO STRIKE PRoBABLE.

WASHINGTON. Aug b-"A mong the officials with whom Pres dfent Calvin Coolidge has conferred with Is the new Acting Secretary Hen ming of the Department Of Labor. Henning said he believed there will be no strike despite the collapse of negotiations between the ant h racite miners and operators.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
Hand Grenade Expl0des
 Among French SOldiers

DUSSELDORF, Aug. 6.-A hand grenade exploded in the midst of detachment of French troops led by squad of trumpeters, as they were passing Vornelius Plaza, one Of the busiest corners of this city Two sol diers, German woman and child were wounded
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
MUTE TRIBUTE.

LARAMIE, WyO., Aug. b.-The Harding funeral train passed through here shortly before noon yesterday and the track was lined for three blocks by a silent crowd in mute tribute. Bells of the city tolled for 46 minutes and all city officials were at the station.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
SPENDS SUNDAY RESTING.

WRollNd1ON, Aug. o- resi- dent Calvin Coolidge rested and prayed yesterday in prepara ton for the sad events of this week
 With Mrs. Coolidge, he atte nded the morning service at the First Congregational Church then retur ed to the New Willard Hotel to rest the remainder of the day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
Final Decision Has Not Been
 Made According to Ex- ecutive's Friends
NO DESIGNATIONS FROM
 CABINET ARE EXPECTED
Coolidge Spends Sunday Pre- pairing for Sad Events of
 the Present Week.

WASHINGTON, Aug. :. - Presi. dent Coolidge apparently has no present intention nf calling an extra reasion of Congress but visitors to- day received the impression that a final decision has not been made
 President Coolidge, discussed the possibility of an extra session with Samuel Gompers. President of the American Federation of Labor. and Frank Morrison, Secretary of the Federation.
 Gompers brought up the subject because of his desire to submit leg islative proposals in behalf of or- ganized labor. He made an engage ment to see the President early next month and submit labor policies which will be discussed this month by the Federation's executive Coun- cil.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
TO MEET TRAIN.

CHICAGO, Aug. 6. P A special train bearing George T. Harding, jr., the late presidents brother, pr. Carl " Sawyer and one other man krdm Ohid, left today to meet the Iuneral train.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
Babe Ruth Swats Out
 Two Homers Yesterday

CHICAGO. Aug. 6.-Babe Ruth hit his 26th and 27th homers yes- terday. bringing his total within one tally of Cy Williams who has 28.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06

LAUSANNE. Aug. 6--Ismet Pasha has informed American representa- tive Grew that he is unable to accept the professional formula on American claims and further negotiations will be held. sisa s;
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
No Agreement Yet on
 Turco-American Claims

BULLETIN-LAUS Aug. G.. The Turco-American treaty was signed at 4:12 o'clock this after noon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
ANOTHER FATALITY.

BUFFALO, Aug. 6. = Eight per sons were killed and two fatally injured when a train crashed into an automobile truck carrying 2 picnic party to Niagara Falls. Mrs Camille Capritte and her five small children; Angelo Bartello and { baby are dead.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
THIRTY FIVE ARE INJURED
 BY TORNADO
Twister Hits Kansas and Much Damage Is Reported
 Massachusetts Struck.

SCOTT CITY, Kan. Aug. G. Thirty-fve persons were injured and several thousand dollars worth of damage was done when tornado struck Leoti, 35 miles west of here early this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
ANOTHER TOWN HIT.

GARDEN CITY. Kan, Aug. 6.--A tornado early today injured one per con and caused several thousand dollars worth of damage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-06
SERVICES AT MARION.

MARION. Aug. 6.-More tnan 100000 persons are expected to Ill Marion to overfiowing when the last rites are accorded President Harding Friday.
 To handle the throng. the A6 jutant General has ordered the mob olizaton of 5000 reserve soldiers.
 The funeral cortege enroute tt the cemetery will pass the Mariof Stars ofice where the Presiden spent the best part of his working years.