Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, April 29, 1920, Page 1

WEATHER FORECAST Probably snow tonight and colder tonight. with Friday, fresh northerly winds. anper Daily Crihune Yesterday’s Circulation “too GIT CLUB WITH S760, 000 SUPERGENES PROJECT LAU CASPER, WYO., THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1920 NUMBER 170 HOME TO COST DAY UNIVERSITY MEN Fraternity and College Requirements Abandoned in Favor of Organization Thrown Open to Bus- ness and Professional Men Casper may. have a quarter o if the plans now being made are carried into effect. The fa million-dollar city club building ral com- mitteg in charge of the formation of the University club last night at a special meeting voted to enlarge thi the crying need of a city club and ¢ scope of the organization to meet a down-town building where busi- ness and professional men may live and fraternize. LABOR PARTY 70 HOLD. NATIONAL ‘The-project-to organize a University club therefore was abandoned and. it. ‘was unanimously decided bythe com- mittee to form a “City club” upon the usual lines of such organizations. Members of the committee last night | life.-would bé in favor of a big club house which would include a gymnas- ium, cafe, lounging room, recreation felt that business men in all walks, of} SLAYER | That a man answering in every res: ceived last night by Sheriff Pat Royce. month of January. MASS MEETING BELIEVED. ARRESTED \Man Answering Description of Alleged Murdergr Who Fled from Ranch After Nailing Corpse.in Dugout Picked up in New Mexico; Close Investigation Ordered by Officer of a ranchhand suspected of the murder of John Corbett | on his ranch southeast of Casper in January is under arrest at Las Vegas, N. M., was the substance of a message re- Sheriff Royce has wired the Las Vegas authorities to investigate closely the man's actions since December and to find out especially if he was in Wyoming during the If he can satisfactorily account for his whereabouts dur, ing that month, it will be safe to .uppose that he is not the picion of neighbors. OF CORBETT — —_—_—_— pect the description , murderer, the sheriff states, but if his account {is not con- vincing someone will be sent from Natrona county to bring hizn back. Sheriff Royce has sent out more than 500 cards with the man’s description to the sheriffs of the midwestern States, since the murder and was preparing to send out 1,000 more when the message from Las Vegas was received yesterday. * ‘The body of-Corbett, riddled with bullets, was found in a dugout on the ranch severdl days after the murder was committed after starving livestock had aroused the sus- it Se President of Mexico Expected to Step Down in Face of Revolt Supported by Score of| States; Mexico City Cut Off from World by Encircling Rebellion : (By United Press) SAN ANTONIO, April 29.—Carranza’s government is tottering . | and Mexico City is in a panic, according to Colonel Enrique Berceda on his arrival here today from Mexica City. “The revolution has broken out in 20 Mexican states,” said Ber- ceda, who predicted that the entire country shortly would revolt. “The revolution has encircled Mexico City completely, cutting it off from the world,” said Berceda, He predicted that Carranza would shortly resign. Then the Mexican con- gress probably will name a provisional president who will give guarantees to all presidential candidates. CHIEF LIEUTENANT OF REBELS REMAINS LOYAL (By Associated Press.) ‘ MEXICO CITY, April 29.—General Miguel Samaniego, leading lMeutenant general of Elias Calles, commander of anti-government forces in northern Mexico, abandoned the Sonora revolu- tionists today and offered his services to the Carranza government, according to an official statement issued by Gen- eral Barragan, chief of the presidential staff. The statement quotes a dispatch from General Quirogo, chief of opera- tions in Chihuahua, stating that emis- saries were sent to him by Samaniego who is commanding Sonora forces de- fending Pulpito pass, the vital gateway from Chihuahua to Sonora. CARRANZA GOVERNMENT “GHASTLY FAILURE” (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, April 29.—The Car- ranza government is a “ghastly failure” S. G. Hopkins, Washington attorney, who formerly was counsel te President Carranza ,testified before the senate committee invest(gating Mefcican af} fairs. Hopkins said the Mexican leader had “failed to keep all his promises and has neither pacified the country nor inaugurated any reforms which he ‘advocated before taking power.” Praising General Obregoh, one of the leaders of the new revolution, the wit- ness predi¢ted succeas for “him. The revolution, he said, was due to a “state ecount 0 rimary 6 Soug Californian ‘Robbed’ in New Jersey, Is Cry of Campaign Leaders There ‘NEWARK, N. J., April 29—Cor-- rected returns at 4 o'clock this after- noon gave Wood a lead of 590 over Johnson, an error of 111 votes in Mor- ris county in favor of Johnson being discovered. (By United Press.) NEW YORK, April 29.—A re- count of votes in four New Jersey counties will be demanded by Johnson managers, they announc- ed today. They charged that Johnson was robbed. With 80 precincits unreported Wood is leading Johnson by 602 votes. William Verdon, Republican ‘leader in Hoboken, stated that if Johnson had not been “robbed’’ he would have carried the state by 10,000 to 15,000. Wood headquarters announced that they fear nothing from a recount and believe the New Jersey vote was con- ducted fairly, On present figures Wood is certain of 12 district delegates and Johnson ten with two others doubtful. Dele- gates at large were split about evenly: WOOD MAINTAINS LEAD i ON FINAL RETURNS \ ay eg 2 2 TEN TEAMS ORGANIZED TO CARRY BOY SCOUT CAMPAIGN OVER TOP i € of unrest developed in Mexico by the failure of the Carranza government to function in any way.” Carranga wus furnished arms and| districts missing, Major General Wood ammunitions by the United States injis leading Senator Hiram Johnson by room, and 50 to 100 dormitories. With! the University club limited to mén who! had attended college for at least a year, | this might eliminate some of the most! (By Associated Press.) 1 NEWARK, N., J., April 29.—With 63 IS CALLED FOR CONVENTION IN membership. $35, (By United Press) (B, Press.) V enthusiastic supporters of such a club, | FRIDAY NIGHT 1914 with direct cognizance of the|672 votes in the New Jersey presiden- and consequently it was voted to change} “<_ American government, Hopkins gaid,| tial preferential priniary for Republican 1 & i the entire scope ‘and nature of the} } 7 f Fy and in such quantity to assure his suc-) endorsement. j ‘ i proposed organization and to form a_ ‘$ ; : % R cess in his fight to displace Victoriano ——_ wi PSS TMOity club? wilhout the tequiremen se mere ie ot Re nr | ted a9 aa 6 Huerta. : HARDING DELEGATE of a college record as a’ requisite of " Bub- pine - ’ u Pt GALNS ON WOOD MAN Presidential ‘Candi- date to Be Named; for Novémber Elec- tion, Report CHICAGO, Aprit 29.—The National Labor party convention will be held In Chicago on July 11, 12 and 12. to nominate candidates for president and vice president and draft a plat. form. it was “announced today by | Frank J. Esper, national . secretary. Every labor and farm organization ja the country will be inyited to send a delegate TY each 500 members. ' ‘The party was formed here last November by 1,200. representitive farm and labor organizations. BISBEE SHERIFF MISLED PEOPLE, WITNESS CLAIMS (By Associated Press.) TOMBSTONE, Ariz, April 29.— Capt. Wheeler, ex-sheriff of: Cochise ity, misled the people of Bisbee he announced in a morning paper published there on the day of the deportations that he would. ar- rest a number of persons.on charges of vagraney and’ give them a hearing, VOICE George Roark, assistant county at- torney, declared before the jury try- ing Harry Wootton on a charge of Kidnaping, “Wheeler did not file any charges sainst anyone or give anyone, a hear- ” Roark said, “Instead he de- Ported the ‘prisoiiers although this Proclamation ofsthat day gave no-in- lication that such a step would be aken,”” _ witness, Fred Brown, ‘prosecuting Was deported by Wootton in revenge for Brown’s having taken, a stand against unfair labor, Roark sald. ALI eo 1t -was!litefinitely decided that the location’ ‘should -be a central one and the ‘bullding andi club: rooms would be such that ‘visitors could be’ entertain- ed in, much the same manner as they are at first class clubs in larger cit- ies. The ‘arraaigement to have dormi- tories in such a centrally located build- ing would-meet ‘with the approval-of at least 100: business mem who, now. are more or ‘less dissatisfied with housing conditions in Casepr. With a good gymnasium, large club rooms, an excellent cafe, and adequate housing capacity for those who desire to live at the club .house, the success of sucha city ‘éelub, in the opinion of members of the committee last ‘night, seems to be assured. ‘Thru “having excellent’ ‘rooms and available club members’ near their places “of business, organizers’ of the club hope to keep ‘monthly dues in the club down to a low figure. ’ Expense of thé club» would in &# large part be paid thrd the profit from the rooms and the ‘cafe. Progress on plans for the building and fundamental details are being cov- ered thoroly by committees and con- sequently the work is.taking more time than at first had been expected. Starting from the idea of having a fraternity organization; then a big club for all ‘former college and university men for soéial purposés only; largely) thru ‘the suggestions and advice of business men here the University club has-developed into what promises to bea great -¢ club, Pe S| e CARRIED BY WIRELESS IS CAUGHT IN WAX (By Associated ‘Press,) LONDON, ‘April 29.—Experiments which: were carried out here today resulted in making a talking ma- chine record of wax of a voice trans: mitted -by wireless telephone for 40 miles. away. if “FOR CORDILLO (Special to The Tribune.) ‘ CHEYENNE, Wyo., April 29.—That the defense of John Cordillo, ex-agent of the Wyomiig state prohibition |de- partment, who is on trial here for the murder of Frank Jennings ‘ear | T.ara- mie the night of Septernber’ 7, 1919, will be an alibi, was reveated ‘by coun- sel for the defendant,’ C./A. Irwin of Newell ‘in their testimony before the coroner’s jury which investigated Jen- ning’s death—testimony of such char- ee that it played a prominent part in crystallizing suspicion against the trio, who at the time it had been given had not been plated ‘under arrest. The state today ‘offered in’ the evi- \ietibe a deposition by Undersheriff G. S. Price of Albany county in which is in- Denver, in the defense's 0 tate.|corporated a Corifession’ ‘made by John ment to the jury. Irwin aagureed’ that | Cordilio ‘on, September 20, 13 days after it would be shown by evidence that| the murder, and, also a. confession by John Cordilio, his brother, Peter Cordil-| Peter . Cordillo,. corroborating that of lo, and Walter Newell, who ate jointly|John Cordillo.. Price's testimony was charged with the thurdér of Jennings, /offered in-depositional form because he epent the early hours of the night. of/is seriously sick,at Laramie.and unable the tragedy near, Red. Buttes, miles'to testify in person, The defense ob- This' jected. strenuously to the :testimony. (Continued on Page 8) South of the scene of: the crime. Was the contention of the Cordillos and is called for the purpose of consid- exing candidates for electin) on Montlay, May 8. i ; * In announcing the meeting the committee says: “If; your chillren attend school you cannot shift your share of. ..ch0ol. policies , and-.re« sponsibilities to the shoulders’ of your neighbors.” AIR RAID MADE ON KIEV, POLE | OFFENSIVE ON (By United Press.) LONDON, April 29.—Poles, who are advancing against Russian Bolshe viks in’ Volhynia and Podolia, bom- barded Kiev by airplanes, a Moscow dispatch stated today. Ten were kill- ed and 14 wounded. General Wrangel, | anti-Bolshevik commander in south Russia, attack- ed soviet armies in Crimea simul- »by “Success” Banquet Tomorrow after Com- pletion of Quota Has Been Made Sure All:plans for the Boy Scout drive tomorrow will be completed at the“‘Let’s Go” dinner which will be giveh to the members of the various’ teams tonight at the Henning at 6; 15. ‘Members of the teams will start work tomorrow morning at 9 a. m., meeting in the Henning lobby. They will report results at the *‘Success” dinner which will be served tomorrow night. The team line-up. fallows: : Relmerth, A. E. Thompson. Let’s Go” Dinner'af Hénning Tonight to Be Followed Oil Team—R. 8S. Ellison, chairman; B. 8. Brooks, R. M. Andrus, O. L. Walker, L. A. Reed. Team No. 10—Captain, T. C. Tonkin, P. K. Edwards, O. L. Thompson, D. W. Ogilbee, J. F. O'Donnell, Earl Burwell, H. B. Burham. Team No. 11—Captain, W. O. Wilson, C. H. Townsend, Ira G. Wetherill, Burke H. Sinclair, Carl Shumaker, Leffringhouse. Team: No. 1—Captain, H. W. Baker. E. P, Bacon, J. B. Barnes, A. K. Bott, W. G. Burnett, Harry Pree, J. E. Han- way, F. W. Hufsmith. Team No. 2--Captain, W. J. Bailey, J. B. Griffith, Hal Riner, M. C. Keith, Cc. West, M. W. Purcell, John Jourgen- son. Team No. 3—Captain, 8. W. Conwell, Earle D. Holmes, J. E. Keith, H. tL. Patton, H. J. Peterson, George B. Nel- son. taneously withthe Polish offensive. Wrangel claimed to have defeated the’ Reds, taking many prisoners. arg! Sik ds TABOR CASE IS GIVEN TO JURY (By Associated Press.) PAW PAW, Mich., April. 29.—The case of Mrs, Sarah Tabor, 80, with having ‘performed ‘an illegal ope- ration causing the death ‘of her daughter, Maude Tabor Girgo, was given to the jury today. ———— STRIKE LIKELY IN ANTHRACITE ' FIELDS, CLAIM (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, April 29.—A strike of anthracite coal miners is imminent, according to union Jeaders who are conferring with operators. An offer of a 15 percent increase in wages was refused and arbitration:also. CAR SHORTAGE IN TEXAS HOLDS. (By Associated Press.) FORT WORTH, April 29.—The car shortage is impending the movement of Texas cattle, according to the Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association. " Interfer- ence is affecting the movement to Gk UP. SHIPMENTS). Team No. 4—Captain, Joe E. Denham, G. M. Anderson, Earl C. Boyle, T. C. Daniel, Lew M. Gay, F. R. Henry, Ralph Kammon, Fred Van Gordon. Team No. 6—Captain, M. C. Dutton, C. H. Anderson, E. G. Erickson, Don Lobdell, L. G. Murphy, W. W. Sproul, George Swartz, Alex. White. Team ‘No. 6—Captain, J. W. Johnson, W. L. French, Dr. J. C. Kamp, Fred Patee, Pat Royce, R.-K. Staley, Team No. 7—Captain, W: W. Keefe, io a Sa page rae M. Ellithorpe, M. N. ‘astle, L. D. ngon, C. A. Cullen, B. H. Pelton, Jr., Q. K. Deaver, J. L. (By, Associated Biederman. WASHINGTON, “April 29.—Van H. Team No. t—Captain, B. L. Scherck,| Manning, director of the bureau of R. Ti-Kemp, John M. England; Major |™nes. has resigned, effective June 30, Ormsby, Fred Villnuve, C. E. ‘Winter, | *° hecome director of research for the W. E. Cummings. American Petroleum Institute. MINE BUREAU CHIEF RESIGNS Press.) GIVE HIM A CHANCE The American boy should have his chance. If it eo happens that his parents can do no better by him than to give him an improved oppor- tunity over what they had ‘at his time of life, then they have not lived An. vain. They need have no regrets. No-one knows. what potential possibilities are buttoned up under the jacket.of a boy. It pays the community and the world to find out. ‘ Some boys there have been who have climbed the helghts by the sheer H charged. up. against’ him. The boy of today trudging slong to school or playing vacant lot, is the business man, the mayor and the con; morrow. We want them bigger, wiser, ever be. ball on the igressman of to- better men than we are or will lahoma and Kansas pastures and to stockyards at Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Kansas City and Chicago. The opportunities presented to our boys are in most cases superior (Continued on page 2) RSet tierra was contemplated. Reports iy AUSTIN, Texas, April 29.—Incréased COLUMBUS, O., April 29.—Harry M. forces of Texas rangers will be sta-| Daugherty, pledged as a Harding can- tioned along the border immediately as} didate for delegate-at-large, who on the bandits, encouraged by the political un-|face of incomplete returns last night rest in Mexico, .are operating more | apparently had been defeated by Will- boldly along the Rio Grande, fam H, Boyd, pledged as a Wood can- + didate,.made heavy gains in additional (By United Press) precincts returns received today. Boyd MEXICO CITY, April 29.—It is re| is now leading Daugherty by 891 with ported that both Bonillus and Gonzales |126 precincts yet to report. ee A tend race tn he fntrat of 2 race NEWARK GRAND. JURY TAKES UP: RECENT STRIKE condiions. NEW YORK, April 29,—Federal ac- Juarez Garrison Maintains Loyalty (By Associated Press.) EL PASO, Teaxs, April 29.—Tran- quility in Juarez, after a night of un- certainty as to the attitude of the gar-| tion to punish leaderw in the strike ofe rison there would assume oward the railroad workers in the New York-Netv Sonora revolution. Officers and men|\fersey district was pegun in Newark reiterated their loyalty to the Federal | today when United States District At- government and denied that a switch of \torney Bodine called a number of wit nesses before the grand jury to testify (Continued on page Eight) regarding the strike. AUTOISTS FLIRT WTH DEATH ON SALT GREEK ROAD PARTY OF FIVE REAGHES CITY AFTER 9-DAY TRIE Hobo Picked Up on Road Proves Salvation of Men When Car Is Abandoned in Mire; Cross Coun- try Tramp Proves Trying Ordeal After wading in mud to their hips, bucking snowdrifts five feet deep, facing death several times from lack of food and exhaustion, A: P. Nesbit, C. H. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Neale and Mrs. John Engleson arrived here from Salt Creek last night after being on the road since Tuesday morning. The men are all connected with the A. Even more strenuous were the ad- ventures of Mr. Nesbit and Mr. An- derson, who have made the round trip to and from the Salt Creek field since last Saturday morning, walking at least 40 miles of the distance. Mr. Anderson's story of the trip is as follows: “We left here in a Dodge car last Saturday morning and made a distance of 26 miles that afternoon. We stayed at the horse ranch over night, and it took from 5:30 until 11 o'clock the next morning to make a distance of three miles. We then abandoned the car and started cross country toward our camp at Salt Creek, wading snow drifts in the hollows which were hip edeep and some times up to our necks. “It took from 11 o’clock Sunday morn- ing until 9 o'clock Sunday night to make a distance of 20 miles, and had it not been for a hobo we picked up on the road we would have cashed in, in all probability. I was both deaf and blind, and both Nesbit and I were dead for sleep. We would go about 100 yards and then collapse. The hobo watched, waked us in ten minutes and we would make another 100 yards. His endurance was remarkable but he col- (Continued on page Eight) P. Nesbit company which has offices in the O. S. building. HISSES FORGE | LABOR LEADER TO END TALK (By United Press.) ATLANTIC CITY, April 29.— Matthew Woll, vice president of the American Federation of Labor, was forced to discontinue his speech be fore the United States Chamber of Commerce convention today because of hissing and cries of the delegates. * Woll was attacking the Kansas compulsory arbitration court when cries of “no,” hisses and calls of “w6é want Gov. Allen,” forced Woll to sit down. Gov. Allen, father of thé Kansas law, was on the platform. ——<.—__—_ H. L. Vaughn of Denver, Colo., is spending a few days here attending to business. - =