Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, August 2, 1921, Page 2

PAGE TWO Che Caspet Daily Cridunc Issuec every evening except Sunaay at Casper. Natrona County, Wyo. Publication Offices: Tribune Building mnecting All Departments BUSINESS TELEPHONES- Branch Telephone Exchange Sntered at Caz er, November 22, 1916. ASSOCIATED PKESS UNITED THE FROM THOMAS DAiLY Advertising Represcmtatives J David J. Randal. 341 Fitch Ave., New Tork City King & Prudden, Steger Bidg., Chicago, opies of the Dady Tribe .n ices and visitors are welcome. as === 8.90 One Month Per Copy -—-. One Year ~--— Six Months Three Months No subscription by months. subse’ Daily Tribune w tion becomes one month in arrears. th: be paid in advance and the insure detivery #fter sabscrip Member of Audit Bureau of Circulafions (A. B. ©.) -- leet toate > amc dh eee Member of the Associated Press ; The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the vse for publication of all news credited in this paper and also the local news publishc2 } -retn. Kick if You Don't Get Your Tribune. Call 15 or 16 any time between © and ¥ o'clock p. m. if you fail to receive your Trib’ A paper will be deliv. ered to you by special messenger. Make it your duty te let The Tribune know when your carrier misses you. fo a MONDELL ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY. Frank Mondell has notified the Republicans of Wy oming through National Committeeman Patrick Sul- livan and State Chairman Blake Kennedy that he will be a candidate fer nomination for United States senator before the state primary next year. This is the first word Mr. Mondell has said upon the subject, himself, all the rest has been said by the press of the state. The Tribune was in hopes he would decide to re- main in the house and continue as floor leader or take the next step up and become the speaker. Which in our opinion would have placed him in a position of greater power under the government and one of greater usefulness to his country, and his state. For he would have worn the honor worthily. In our con- sideration of the situation we gave no thought to his personal ambition for a seat in the senate. Our concern was for the prestige of the state, and the welfare of the Republican party. These things are of higher importance and should be served first. If they could fit in with a candidate’s ambition all the bet- ter. We could not agree with brethren of the press, that under the senate’s organization Mr. Mondell, a new member, could possibly reach a position of power in that body for some years to come and Wyoming hav- ing reached the top in both houses of congress, it was unwise to disturb the existing situatiqn. To Mri-Mondell’s nomination and election as Uhited States senator the Tribune has not had the slightest ebjection nor the remotest idea of opposing him in realizing an ambition in every way praiseworthy. The mere fact that Mr. Mondell could not, for rea- sons of his own, fulfill the program we had marked out for him, does not mean that we would pout about it. It may be that the way he has chosen will prove equally as good as the way we wanted him to go. In any event he will supplant a Democrat in the senate; and after all, they are the fellows we are gunning for in the ultimate showdown. We have said, with much pride, on more than one occasion that Frank Mondell is an honest man. Every time we have said it, it has been the truth, and he has fully sustained the reputation we ascribed to him. It is still the truth. Frank Mondell is not only honest but he is stubborn. He has had his way in his can- didacy for the senate. Wea re not contentious about an issue when it is closed. And when Frank Mondeli is nominated The Tribune will join the brethren of the press in the work of making Mr. Mondell United States Senator from Wyoming. a eee TO SECURE BETTER CO-OPERATION. The governor has called a meeting of the county attorneys of the several counties of the state to gather at Cheyenne on August 29. The object of the con- vention is to inquire into the cause of lax law enforce- ment and formulate plans for co-operation of the state law enforcement department and the county enforce- ment officers It would be judged from this particular move that the state enforcement department is not meeting with the success the governor was so certain it would last January and February, when the state police bill was before the legislature. The weaknesses of the plan of compelling enforce- ment of law remain the same as pointed out at the time and a practical test has verified the contentions against such a measure. The state enforcement commissioner visited Cas- per the other day, and while it is the banner county of the state for brewing and distilling, and while there are some fourteen joints in the city where the prod- is dispensed openly, the commissioner passed us The sheriff of the county recently resigned his of- fice, giving as a reason that he could secure no support from the public in his effort to suppress criminal acts. ‘ s Here wa excellent opportunity for the state force to co-operate. It still exists There are least two counties in the state, where bootleggers and pokerplayers are very scarce, made se by the quality of sheriffs they have. thes Those coun- Sheridan, and the sheriffs are Thom Rum runners give those de berth and home brewing and gambling ced to the minimum. These officers are regu Jar ones. The law is the only suppotr they ask and urder it they go out and do their duty. The state will be interested in the forthcoming con- vention of county attorneys, for there is no one but hopes for law enforcement re, dless of how discour- aged he may be under present cricumstances. ————_o- PLOYING AN OLD BOGEY. The revival of Ku-Kluxism, which was originated in the south in civil war reconstruction times to main- tain white supremacy, answers no good purpose in the present day. From playing upon the fear and super- stition of the negro slave as its members of the olden- time did, present-day members have no regard for sex or color and in Texas the clan has been indiscrimi- nate in applying tar and feathers, whips and acid to th whom fancy suggested. It is possible some of those selected for treatment had offended the propri- eties of in which they lived, but there s the properly constituted authorities to which appeal could be made. i There is never justification for a mob to take D3 (Wyoming) Poctofiice as seconé<ieet) 1-3) it seems to be given over to horse play and as if we were entitled to a clean bill of health.) | the in abusing and maltreating a citizen because certain other citizens do not approve his bebavior. While the Ku Klux is strictly a product of the south, it was born in a day of stress and uncertainty and had a definite purpose in view, and that day is happily passed. The “invisible empire,” as its members chose vigilante stuff for which no community will stand. The Texas incajents are proof that the thinking south will not trifle with any such organiation. And to the credit of supreme officials the charter of the offend- ing subordinate lodge has been taken away from it. it would seem that the surplus energy could be better employed in real work for community benefit, which can always be found upon every hand, than to waste it in law-breaking ané@ pernicious foolery. 2 ore THE BIG FIVE ABROAD. From the final report of the sub-committee on trusts and profiteering, of the British parliament cov- ering the years of the war and down to 1920, it is learned, that notwithstanding the declaration of our own political federal trade commission, the British investigators found no existing combination among the so-called “big five.” And independent packers who came in competiton in purchases made in the United States on behalf of foreign governments and by deal- ers and agents on behalf of private concerns, certified that they had met nothing unfair on the part of the “big five.” The parliament committee reports in this language, under the subhead of “American Bacon”: “With Denmark out of the market owing to the | war United States bacon, and to a less degree Can- adian bacon, became the standby of this country. Now that Danish bacon is again being brought in, the im- pertations of United States bacon are diminishing. ‘lhe chief importers are the Big Five (Swift A,mour, Morris, Wilson and Cudahy), but there are about 35 independent importers, who collectively do about as much business as the large group. All sell their prod- ucts through agents in this country, sometimes branch or related houses of the packers, sometimes British houses. Wholesalers either buy from these agents or send their representatives to America to buy there, aceording as the market appears likely to be favor- able or not. The federal trade commission reported i s in the United States between had bought in the United States assured us, however, that they had never perceived anything but keen com- petition among the large packers, and the representa- tives of independent packers stated that they had not met any unfair competition on the part of the Big Five, and in any case, were prepared to face with equanimity any competition on their part short of a deliberate attempt to put them out of business. Com- binations for export are, moreover, legal in the United States,and one group of independent firms are so associated together for trade with the continent. It was not denied that the Big Five could, if they com- bined, control the trade, but the witnesses maintained that the facts within their knowledge disproved the existence of any such endeavour. The result of the policy of the ministry of food during the war ap- pears, on the whole, to have been to maintain the po- sition of the independents. The capacity of the lat- ter to compete depends, as far as we could ascertain, on the quality of their products.” “Some of the agents on this side claim to act in perfect independence of the houses consigning to them, selling the bacon for what it will fetch ac- cording to the state of the market. Others work more closely to the instructions of the exporting firms, whose selling agencies they practically are but they also maintained that they could not control the market here. Both classes of agent, of course, kept their prin- cipals informed of the present state and probable fu- ture course of the market, so that they might know whether to push or restrict: their exports. American bacon for export is borax-cured to stand the long jour- ney, although such bacon is not allowed to be sold in the United States. It can, therefore, be kept in cold storage in America, and supplies to the United King- dom can be to some extent regulated. The agents of the American houses all denied that they acted in co- operation with each other or with any other group of agents and no allegation of such action was made to us. They all arrange for the smoking of the bacon consigned to them and sell to anyone who-wishes to buy. Representati of the whole: trade stated that they found the keenest competition among the American packers’ agents for their custom.” The policy of the Wilson political government or anyone else jumping on big business, simply because it is big tusiness is one of tre crin.es Ame-icn has suffered under for a series of years, It has caused more injury to American business and enterprise at home, and especially abroad, than business can build up in twice the number of years the tearing down process has been in progress. The same demagogues who have sought to destroy American foreign business in the past now tell us we must have foreign exports to make us prosperous. Beyond needful and proper regulation American business should be unhampered. Our captains of industry will do their part in keeping our merchant flag on the high seas and contribut- ing to the commercial importance and wealth of the country. The world would have suffered untold hardships during the war but for American bacon. It would suf- fer today if the product could not be obtained. Then where is the sense in crying down a big industry be- cause of its size? eee HAS ULTERIOR MOTIVE. There has been quite an amount of heated argument indulged and puritanical propaganda spread through: out the Republic respecting the garb, mode of wearing the hair and the employment of certain artifices to enhance or restore the facial attractiveness of females. No sooner is the campaign going good, with some hope of impressing the sex generally as to what would be best for them and more pleasing to the conservative wing of the party, than some radical blurts out a lot of stuff that spills the beans all over the floor. Such a Bolshevik is the Philadelphia Ledger man who writes the light literature for that great journal. He is clearly making a bid for the woman vote or else is a silent partner in a beauty parlor, ready-to-wear emporium or a barber shop. His talk is perfectly ri- diculous and to confirm its idiocy it is reproduced. Here is what he says: z There is, as we hitherto have noted, some acrid comment on the young woman who bobs her hair. It is not general and it comes mostly from the volun- tary and self-appointed saviors of the human race. We remember, somewhat dimly, it is true, that in the early 80s the fashion of shortening the hair on the feminine poll swept the country as an epidemic. It must have been an epidemic in its form, because it penetrated the remote rural environment which at that time environed us. The fashion then was to clip it close to the ears. Nothing happened, and after a time, the ladies, God bless ’em, permitted it to grow again. We are very firm in the conviction that nothing is go- in to happen now. “There is also some criticism of women's dress. Since many will want to know what we think about it, |we take occasion to observe that, on the whole, we find it very satisfactory. We think the dear things should wear corsets—not the chain armor of former days, but the modern and comfortable girdle. A cor- set controls what Mrs. Willsie doubtless would de- scribe as the “plashing” effecly and conserves the fig- ure. We think young girls of 15 or so should employ restraint in the use of, shall we say, cosmetics. But on the whole, within our recollection’ woman never ; ¥as so becomingly or sensibly caparisoned as she is toda, recently at the sight of Lemuel Bolles, national adjutant of the American Legion: Hugh M. Caldwell, mayor of the American Legion in chains and Wearing the army fatigue uniforms with the familiar “P. G.” (prisoner of war) on their backs, being led through the streets. It was only a part ofthe initiation of the “40 and 8” society, the play organization of the legion. “The greater portion of solid, right- thinking, right-living young Ameri- cans got into service during the war, only the dregs were left in civil life.” declared Chief of Police Pendegast, of Los Angeles, Cal., to officials of the American Legion. The police chief sald that he had never yet found a criminal who could show a good serv- ice record. Formal demand has been made upon Mayor Thompson of Chicago by Theo- dore Roosevelt post of the American Legion for an investigation of the conduct of city officials, who served on @ reception committee to welcome Jack Johnson, the negro pugilist, back to Chicago from the federal peniten- tiary at Fort Leavenworth. Little Tot Is Killed By Train SANTA FE, N. M., Aug. 2.—Struck Dy a train as she was piaSing along the tracks at Lamy Junction, 106 miles from here yesterday, the two- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Johnson was mstantly killed. When the father came home from The Montana department of the| work in the round house at noon he American Legion is investigating the| missed the child and after a search disappearance of I. A. Woodard, of} her dead body was found close to the Sidney, Mont., who has been the ob-|rails on the main line, marks on the ject of @ three-weeks’ search. Wood-| head indicating instant death. What ard disappeared from his room at a/train hit the child may never be where he _had_ known. Dr Leo K. Frankel's job is to keep postal clerke nappy and smiling. !He has been made head of the new Welfare Department of the Postal . Without-pay. Dr Frankel is vice president of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and a leading welfare worker [oeeerverreccccccconccoscccesos, weccccsces: jAmerican Legion News Notes State and National Topics the American 3 Tribune as wocecceccscosesodbotenocen Major General Henry J. Allen, com-| Indianapolis. He was formerly a bank manding the United States army of|cxaminer in Montana. The headquar- occupation in Germany and a com-/|ters staff of the legion now has rep- pany of American infantry from the |resentatives from 34 states. Rhine have bee ordered by the war department to attend the unveiling of the Flirey monument at Fitrey, France, this summer. The monument is a memorial to the American ex- peditionary forces. Two hundred and fifty members of the American Le- gion who have been invited to tour France as guests of the French, gov- ernment will participate in the cere- monies. John G. Emery, national commander of the legion will be one of the speakers. a ee eee Aes Newspaper : Mer:tal butterflying at 2 a. m. A great indoor sport for thoughtless people Because he believes married men make better citizens, Rev. John W Inzer, national chaplain of the Amer- fean Legion, has announced that he will perform without cost marriage ceremonies for members of the légion |’ attending the national.convention. of the organization at Kansas City this let_Nature restore your fall) Th ventior it : tlevee the chanlalttnlindatecieht loan to become physically coffes-irritated’ nerves, result in so many marriages during capable of doing your best and bring you sound, re- the convention that it has appointed work is to get only snat- freshing sleep. @ special newlyweds committee to ches of look after the comforts of bridal disturbing dreams. is wholesome parties. and acts in a normal way. If your sleep is being It possesses the advan- An expressed desired to be buried with her son, who lost his life over- disturbed by drinking tages of a hot drink, with- seas, was realized by. Mra; John Johan: tea or coffee, you maybe out the ill effects of tea sen, Sr., of Davenport, Iowa, who died sowing the seeds of a of coffee. @ few minutes before the train beur- nervous breakdown. ing her son's body reached Davenport. Drink Postum for a Mrs, Johansen had been ill ever since Do not wait until your week or two. See what the shock caused by news of her nerves areaffected by the a difference it will make son's death. It was a strange fate drugs, thein and you that bfought about the double fun- i ae ' eral. The American Legion was in; in tea or coffee. Protect “There's a Reason.” charge of the funeral, your strength, vitalityand oa endurance. Postum comes in two Roy Albert of St. Louis, Mo., said to forme: Instant Postam (in tins) have been the smallest. man who Have sound, restful made instantly in the cup by served with the American army over- sleep, and wake refreshed the addition of boiling water. seas, was killed by a train at Cas- and fit for any task. Postum Cereal (in packages of Per, Wyo. He weighted 93 pounds. & larger buik, fot ase whe pre e American Legion took charge. of ¢ Postum, the delicious fer to niske the drink while the body and arranged funeral plan: .| meal te being prepared) made ed plans. cereal beverage, with its "citing for 20 minutes. of Great Falls, een appointed by John G. national commander of the American Legion, to serve as national | auditor of the legion. He has assumed his duties at national headquarters, goiden-brown richness and SAS AMZN ay Additi Continues to sell in a normal manner that assures its steady growth toward popularity. Remember, you, too, can have one of these choice home sites re- served for your home or for a profit by the small payment of $25 to $50 per lot, balance on easy terms. . We have water on the ground, graded streets and a choice spot for your future home. May we show you? Van Gorden Investment Co., Inc. TRIBUNE BUILDING PHONE 555 . ATM MNES SN aman + ie NIM She wanes TTT all auto- } ture. week work has new highway from jassociated with him. . crossing the res- been established this cersain of getting way. A well graded road, on a new! oil in that locality. and more direct line that will Properly surfaced and gravelled is | planned. It will be a comparatively time until the work is completed, as the territory tq be covered is not ve difficult for road building. Swipes the Warden's Car. Boomerang. How is a poor respectable auto thict to-tell the difference betw: warden'’s car any other individual? That wil! prob- bly be the question the thief who stole Warden Frank Hadsell's car will Propound when he is caught, that is, if such a thing is possible. According to a telephone message to thé county authorities here Hadsell’a car was stolen from garage of his home at Rawlins some- time during last night. ites of Carbon county are conducting @ rigid friends search. Crescent Basin has on Monday afternoon a big meeting of the land owners of that locality was held for the purpose of pooling their leases with a viow of having the structure tested. $ A local organization will be formed but thus far have been unable to gain a clew as to who the guilty party might be. It was at first believed that the caf was taken by an escaped convict but @ complete check of failed to substantiate this. One offi- cer exploited the theory that someone had taken the car as a joke but this was quickly forgotten when all his be | Main Street Stuff. (Jackson Courier.) short! Ball playing on the main it is _inconventent and his customers. Laramie @ prison belonging to store and that Do you know why it’s toastedP today, the Yo seal in the delicious Burley flavor, The author- investigation into the matter It’s toasted. the prisoners turned up to help with the Hope They Find Oil. (Guernsey Gazette.) oll stir, and and funds will be raised for promotion Purposes which will include geologi- cal work and the like. of a reputable geologist will be se. WATCH THE BIG 4 Stomach-Kidneys-Heart- Live: (Keep the vital organs healthy by vogularly taking the world’s stand- ard remedy for kidney, liver, (ladder and uric acid troubles— GOLD MEDAL aed Peoria mine. At all druggists, thres sizes. joer) ga THE GIRi. FROM NOWHERE IH NOW EN ROUTE ‘TO CASPER. SHE SPENT MOST OF THE DAY WITH THE EXPRESS AGENT IN DENVER The services the strictly AT THE Springs Remedy of Holland fo ‘and endorsed by Queen Wilhel- THE HUNTING SEASON IS ON . Full Line of Ammunition We Sell Hunting Licenses Holmes Hardware Co. . Phone 601 orable report is be clear for dc * structure ‘west of town, the Meadowdale str. ture and the Crescent Basin str. } Wiliam Damrow fe acting as tru pt. E. A. Hutchtn-|t<c, the leases being held by him with service, of Fort) ed Kelley ‘and other Prominent me They are optimistic as to th come of their venture and feel quire 2 favorable of the Tludson bridge, and the | port after knowing what they tractors and graders are working this already learned of the possibilitics (o- -* streets shou't be discontinued. It costs mon TY |to retair broken window panes to the propriet.- Crash! Everybody”“d@ucks and runs for < Oh, it Is nothing, just an over into a window of the Jones Gro Bang For Vacation or Stopover Don't miss a stay at modern Carter Hotel Big Horn Hot “The iargest mineral springs in the world.” THERMOPOLIS, WYOMING ‘Tribune ‘Want Ads Always Pay Shotguns and The Nicolaysen Lumber Co, Everything in Building Material BIG TIMBERS A SPECIALTY FARM MACHINERY, WAGONS — Phone 62. Office and Yard: First and Center