Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, September 28, 1921, Page 1

ARBUCKLE DEFENSE TO OP Che Casper Daily —— T Weather Forecast | Cribune CASPER, WYO., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1921. RAIL CONSOLIDATIONS PROJECTED IN NATION 19 SYSTEMS PLANNED Hearings on Proposal Announced by U.S. Interstate Commerce Commission to Be Set in Near Future; All of Main Carriers Named and Others Are Included WASHINGTON, Sept. 28.—The interstate commerce commission announced today ten- tative plans for the consolidation of all major railroads of the United States inté 19 sys- tems, and gave notice that hearings would be called upon it in the near future. The step was takén under provisions of the transportation solidation, if volun’ commission follow in PRINCE TO HEAD JAP DELECATION AT CONFERENCE: Personnel of Delegates Chosen to Repre- sent Nipponese in. Disarmament Meeting Announced by Tokio TOKIO, Sept. 28.—(By The Associated Press.)—The Japanese delegates to the Washington conference on limita- tion of armaments and problems of the Pacific will be Prince Ivesato Tokugawa, president of the house of peers; Vice Ad- miral Tomosaburo Kato, minister of the navy, and Baron Ki- juro Shidehara, ambassador to the United States, it was offi- cially announced this afternoon. . . dele-| dications are, likewise, that the make- Reap cwieataen, Mae teed up of the delegation will be consid- setegi ta eeeemerows: ered as a happy compromise and a wise solution of the national problem of finding the men best suited to rep- Tesent Japan at the conference. The powerful position of Prince Tokugawa in Japan is attested by the fact that it has been the custom of the emperor to invite him to form a representing the ministry of finance,| Cabinet at be Bc ged 12 the ministry of the navy and 7 the | Changes—a army, It the imperial dynasty had not been restored to full authority with the resignation in 1867 of the last of the Shoguns, or heads of the feudal system, Prince Tokugawa appointed chief of the official delegation to ‘Washington, would today be the Sho- gun. His appointment, therefore, is considered @ fine tribute to the great Tokugawa family and to the prince himself, and as almost certain to. please the Japanese people: The in- is taken to indicate ¢fe importance Japan attaches to the conference. As he is president of the house of peers, his appointment constitutes recogni- tion of the diet. ——__. Mrs. Ralph Kimball, who has been der, has left for Cheyenne. SENATE PLANS NICHT SESSIONS ‘WASHINGTON, Sept. 28.—Pres- ; fon legislation, Republican leaders ident Was understood to | planned today to put through a pro- have given his approval.todsy to | gram calling not only for night ses- plans of senate republican sions of the senate but for the be- tu expedite ratification of the peace | ginning of the day sessions an hour treaties Germany, Austria and | earlier than usual. The tax bill Hungary. Tho program would be considered during the day pistes night sessionn beginning and the treaties at night. night and continuing until oppon- There is a desire to dispose of ents are agreeable to fixing a defi- | treaties before the beginning of. the nite date for voting. conference on the limitation of arm- WASHINGTON, 28.—With | must acted on separately a view to otis cor ie leaders plan to lose on time in get- treaties with Germany, Aus- | ting their consideration fully under tris and Hungary and on tax revis- way. RELIEF PROGRAM FOR IDLE LOOMS Unemployment Congress to Complete Its| Work Earlier Than Anticipated, _ Washington Reports State WASHINGTON, Sept. 28.—Progress of the national con- ference on unemployment indicated today prospects for com- pletion of an emergency relief program earlier than had been anticipated. : The conference adjourned on Monday until October 5, when | is to receive reports from its sub-committees, but con- att, which allows the con- tary with the railroad concerned. The proposals now put forward by the the main a plan prepared under its direction by Prof. William Z. Rip- ley, of Harvard. The commission's proposed 19 sys- tems, as outlined today, provides for retention of the competitive arrange- ment of transportation lines, giving most sections of the country acces» to two or more of the great routes devised. Tho principie followed in making up the consolidations was that of hitching weaker and less profitable to more prosperous competitors ‘& connections, at the sme’ time maintaining the identity very largely of existing great railroads. In some cases branch lines of existing roade are suggested for divorce from pres ent owners and attachment to other systems, with rearrangement of termi nal facilities, . Two: Wounded In Irish Riot BELFAST, Sept. 28—Two men Were wounded during shooting affrays here Monday, but in the eastern section’ of. the city, where serious riots occurred yester- day, the night passed quietly“ ———-s Tables Turned On Buglar In ~ Iowa Capture SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Sept. 28.—. -Burglars often catch thelr victims with their trousers off, but the tables were turned on a burglar who entered a clothing store here last night. He was captured clad only in @ union sult and a pair of silk hosé. Police say he was in the act of donning a new outfit and had $500 worth of clothes packed in two suitcases. ‘Oo NEW GRAIN RATES. WASHINGTON, Sept. 28.—A new »| Schedule of grain rates for the north Atlantic service, the outcome of a joint conference of shipping compa- nies tn New-York recently was an- nounced today by the shipping board. Rates on wheat and corn per hun- dred pounds will be 17 cents to the United Kingdom, 16% cents to Ant- werp and 18 cents to Hamburg. ‘Wheat flour will come under the same rates with the usual differential of 5 cents. ferees said today that the work shap- ing the reports was being accomplish- ed_so rapidly that it was believed most. of them would be ready by the end of this week and the conference be abs to consider a general emergency program. ‘The question of public employment agencies was taken up today at the conference's public hearings. Russell F. Phelps director of labor statistics of the Musscchusetts labor department, said the cost of placing a worker through tie Massachusetts agency was $1.35 as againsi an average charge of $14 by a private employment » [an MINERS ORDER HOWAT TO PUT MEN AT WORK INDIANAPOLIS, Howat, Sept. 28.—Alex- I | if f af ii Hi i i iff i z | i 3 ’ z Ris d | i : E ; BE br ‘i Hi 3 i J Mondell to Be Feted at Capital guest of honor at a testimonial din- er which is to be held at the Plaina hotel here this evening. be laid for about 150 persons, includ. ing Republican slea¢ers from several other Wyoming tuwns. The ‘dinner, it is anticipated, will be of the na- ture of a ratification of Mondell's can- aidacy for United States senator. SA Plenty of Work for All Predicted Soon in Plates will) ENKU KLUX KLAN T0 State Rests Case in _ Preliminary With- out Calling Upon ‘ ts Star Witness “SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28.—The defense in the pre- liminary hearing of Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle, charged vith murder of Miss Virginia Rappe, announced that it was Prepared to commence {ts effort to clear the motion picture comedian when Judge Sylvain J. Lazarus’ court: Fesumed lafe today. The prosecution completed its pre- sentation of evidence yesterday with- out having called Mrs. Bambina Maude Delmont, complaining witness, and this move .on the part of Dis- trict Attorney Mathew Brady was wholly unexpected by Frank E. Dom- inguex of Los Angeles, chief of the Arbuckle defense staff. When Assistant District Attorney Isadore Golden told the court that Mrs. Delmont would not be summoned by the prosecution Domingues was on his feet inetantly and demanded that she be produced. “in the interests of. truth and jus- tice we demand It,” he told the court. ‘We demand that Mrs. Delmont be put upon the stand that we may cross examine her. She is the person who swore to the watrant. She is the chief witness. I never heard of a case in which the complainant was not produced.” Judge Lazarus told the prosecution it was not necessary to have Mra. Delmont testify but warned that they wero Mating the chance of having the complaint dismissed. Later he quash the charge against the screen comedian and then court adjourned until late this afternoon. | MANSLAUGHTER CHARG:! NOT TO BE DISMISSED. Should Judge Lazarus decide that the film actor be freed of the murder charge he will face a charge of man- jSlaughter brought by the San Francis- ©o county grand jury in connection with Mise Rappe's death. There ts also a possibility that Ar buckle Will be prosecuted for alleged violation of the prohibition law. E. Forrest Mitchell, Caltfornia ted- ral =probinicion director, is conduet- ing investigation and on its com- pletion, according to Robert H. Mc- Cormack, assistant to the United | States attorney general, the liquor angle of the caxe will be brought be- fore a federal grand’ jury. McCormack in a statement last night declared that he was’ withhold. ring jury action antutt from Mitchell. “He has inti- mated that in the course of his {nvest!- gation of the liquor supply alleged to have ‘been consumed at the Arbuckle |Party “he has uncovered a whisky smuggling traffic between Mexico and San Francisco and Los Angeles. Lacs Se Salah Miss Ethel Rouse has resumed her Position ‘with the Wyoming National [ver after @ vacation spent in Den- er. Statements Issued by Industrial and Mercantile Magnates Today NEW YORK, Sept. 28.—The speedy return of pro: it with plenty of work for all was predicted today Sed aa ble figures in industrial and mercantile circles, Bedford, president of the Vacuum Wanamaker, ‘merchant. “Business revival week,” s will be" expanded into a business re- vival of years and years. I have more faith in America today and more expectation for the future than at any time in my 60 years as a merchant. “There will be plenty of work for all if we show our faith, not by re- laxing our. efforts, holding back in tear, putting on blue glasses and keep- ing our money in our pockets, but by making needed improvements, starting to build and rebuild, buying and selling—puttinggto work our en- ergies, our brains, our moneys—every- thing we have—for the good of the country. “Instead of curtailing our sdvertis- ing wo are enlarging it. Instead of standing pat on our stores as they have been, we are refitting, rearrang- agency. He said it was desirable at this time that employment ‘service should be furnished without charge i Charles E. Oil company, and John aid Mr. Wanamaker, “TI think ing, rebuilding and improving them, ‘To do this wo have given employment to large bodies of mechanics and others, day and night.”" In Mr. Bedford's view conditions will be restored to normal by spring, barring’ unforeseen developments. “The business of this company,” he said, as been increasing for some- time and we have been employing more men steadily. I know also that/ such big employers as the Westing- house and General Dlectric company have been approximately in the same Position.” CONDITIONS IN THE MIDDLE WEST IMPROVE. CLEVELAND, Sept. 23.—More sub- stantial signs of business improve- ment and solidity are everywhere in evidence and the look of gloom in the general business situation is disap- pearing, says the monthly business review of the Fourth Federal Reserve bank, issued yesterday. Manufactur- ers with few exceptions report an up- ward trend in September busi 2s with orders and inquiries becoming more numerous. Farmers are marketing their crops as they are harvested, and there is a decidedly better feeling in the rural districts in-comparison with the fall PERATE IN CASPER Flourishing Chapter of National Order Said to Number 150 and Include Prominent Residents Formed to Carry On The fact that there is in ble empire, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, will \ i The secrecy with which the orde all other circumstances in connection little is known it is estimated that th ‘ins the membership, judging by the objects and princip. membership. bership an and best citizenship. Of the activity of the order nothing is known or likely to be known so early after its organization, but if custom is followed here as it has been elsewhere a street parade might be expected at any time. The Ku Klux Klan of the present day is a reorganization, possibly along amended lines, of the old order that was originated in the south in the ré- construction period subsequent to the civil war. It ts presumeg that its general principles are somewhat identical. Its Casper at the p1 *oment e roll contains % % POLITI\ BOILS | FIRST ne oe “« General Program; First in Wyoming a flourishing klan of the invisi- a surprise to everyone outside of the tablished, the personnel of its mem- “shrouded in mystery. 20 to 200 names. the order, would be the highest From what The character of iL POT -VER IN TIME UP membership js no longer confined to one section of the country. Upon un- questioned authority it can be stated that in its more than a million mem- bers there are the governors of more than half the states, numerous mem- bers of congress, hundreds of city, state and federal officials and business and professional men everywhere. The known objects of the order, among other things, are, allegiance to country and flag, advancement of Americanism, the social and moral campaign, the aims of which insofar as removing elements the candidates is concerned, purity of its members and the com-|the city council chambers without definite action. munfly, the preference of its members| the only vote taken in business affairs, the protection of|ment was taken and plans have been the sanctity of the home, loyalty toljaid for a second caucus which 1s the order, encouragement of right liv-| expected to take the form of a public ing and personal conduct. Klanish-|mass meeting, formaily heralded. ness is the creed and faith and the} Last night's gathering was intended, keystone of the order. it fs said, for an informa! discuasion In several instances, notably in Tex-}of candidates and their policies and as, members of the order lately, acting| was presided over by Mayor Ben Hi without due authority, perpetrated] Pelton, Jr. whose tenure of office ex what the press has termed outrages|Pires January 1. Whether any onc upon certain citizens in a matter of|faction expected to gain recognition tar and feathers. Tho true facts in| for {ts candidate is not known, but It these cases have never been brought|developed that many not expected to to light, so as to be judged. However,|take part in the conference invaded there has been no stoppage of the un-|the meeting at Its inception to take paralleled growth of the order on ac-|Dart in the moyor-making activities— count of any! mistakes’ made by the| Presumably for the protection of their Texas Klans, When the Casper Klan gets in good working order the people may expect to hear of many mysterious doings, pand “those-who-hare rather steppad fromthe straight and narrow path- way, had better get back on, for a day of reckoning is surely coming. ——_>— M. . BYSHOP DEAD. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 28.— News of the death yesterday of Bishop Walter R. Lmbuth of the Southern Methodist church, in a hospital at Yokohama, Japan, was received here today by relative: Penalties For Violations Of Peace Lifted PARIS, Sept. 28.—The sconomic penalties imposed upon Germany by the allies for nonfulfillment of the peace treaty will be lifted on Sep- tember 30, Dr. Mayer, the German ambassador here, was informed by Premier Briand today. The premier this forenoon laid before the cabinet the terms of the allied agreement’ on control along the Rhino frontier after the eco- nomic penalties were raised. He said the German government had accepted the stipulations. PAS aa et A WALTERS SENTENCED 10 dO DAYS FOR LARCENY Edward Walters started serving a 30-day jail sentence in the county jail this morning after he had been found. guilty on a charge of petty larceny in justice court yesterday evening, He was charged with the theft of clothing froma rooming house where he re- sides. BRITISH of 1920. ~ However, the Presentiment that further readjustments are necessary still continues to show up in spots. and suggested that the best system would be for local authorities to han- die the direct contact with the work- ers, supervised by state and federal authorities. _ John Ihldear of the chamber of com- merce of the United States, declared that the majority of the chamber’s members, in a recent referendum vote, went on record in favor of a federal employment system to work in co operation with state and local agen- cies. TE ALSTON SETAE PII It is to the effect that “business, still hampered by price inequalities and wage scales which have not yet been completely adjusted, cannot» continue the present pace and that the win- ter months will bring a slight reac- tion. The report says that the fron and steel industry shows improvement with : further gradual improvement Indicated, the Angust-output of pig fron showing the "first monthly gain in ten months. f candidates. The name of J. J. Giblin was the only one placed before the gathering and @ yote revealed 24 in his favor. The nemves of Fred Van Gorden, R- J. Veitch and Wallace Leavitt were written on some of the ballots of which there were only 36 cast. Later the gathering agreed to ignore its action pending the outcome of a pub- lic-mass meeting. Following a state- ment from Mr. Giblin, on request, that he stands for a law enforcement pro- gram in the city, adjournament was taken, Later, it is understood, another con- ference was held at which commit. tees to decide on the time and place for a mass meeting and to present the names of candidates were appointed. PROSPERITY NOW RETURNING anus iui: AT SPEEDY PACE, IS CLAIM ‘tae | B, Agala and Jose Herrera, Moxi- sans who have said to have recently come to, Casper and have been under suspicion here for minor unlawful acts were arrested yesterday on charge ot carrying concealed weapons. When |thetr case had been heard by Judge |W. E, Tubbs, he fined them $25 each, | confiscated their guns and gave them orders to visit elsewhere. Status of Mayoralty Candidates in Status Quo After Informal Caucus Last Night; Several Names Mentioned The first political gathering of the biennial mayoralty appear to have been defeated of uncertainty connected with was held Tuesday evening at At least as wiped off the records before adjourn- Sraliebie tated tetesi Baten bors .BALL SCORES NATIONAL LEAGUE At R.H.E. Brooklyn seeeTll 040 1— Boston +100 300:1— Batterics — Gordonler, Reuther and Taylor; Cooney, Townsend and O'Neill. AMERICAN LEAGUE Batteries — Pennock and Walters; Naylor, Freeman and Myatt, J. Wal- ker. Special Venire Required For — Southard Trial \TWIN FALLS, Idaho, Set. 28.— In an effort to secure a special ven- ire of 40 men to complete a jury in the case of Lydia ‘Meyer Southard, charged with the murder of her fourth husband, Edward F. Meyer, and incidentally aceused by Idaho authorities of being responsible for the deaths of three other husbands and a brother of one of these by. poisoning, Sheriff E. R. Sherman of ‘Twin Falls county spent this morn- ing on a hunt for material. SEARCH RIVER Drowned in Att. Pathfinder dam. The horse which the young time he was seen is said to have beerr seen struggling in*the waters of the ANSWER IS DELAYED DAY LONDON, Sept. 28.—{By The As- sociated Press.) — Prime Minister George's reply to Eamonn De Valera will not be issued today and there ts some doubt whether it will be availxble tomorrow, it was an- Lloyd George, this morning. NO hitch has developed it was said but the prime minister has decided there is no reason why he should not wait another day before making the communication public in order to give all the members of his cab- inet an opportunity to pass on the draft of the reply. IONDON, ‘Sept. 28.— Invitation of Sinn Fein leaders to a conference to be held in London about the mid- die of October, was expected to be contained in Prime Minster Lloyd George's final reply to Eamonn De Valera which, it was believed, would be made public today. It was be- lieved here the reply would not be delayed longer than tomorrow. FOR BODY OF LATE VICTIM Water Shut Off at Pathfinder to Aid in Search for Body of Claude Crouse, empting to Ford Claude Crouse, 22 years of age, son of Jake Crouse,’ pio- neer Natrona county rancher,.is thought to have drowned yesterday morning while attempting to ford the Platte river at a point about two miles above the government bridge near rancher was riding at the last river-at a point about a mile below the point where tracks indicated he entered tho river. In order that the search could be expedited for the missing man, the wa- ter at Pathfinder dam was cut off this morning. When the waters were low enough to permit a thorough search ‘of the river Coroner Lew M. Gay and other county officers left for the scene of the mishap in hopes of finding the body todaz. The point which has been estab- ished as the place where young Crouse attempted to force his horse into the water to effect a crossing shows that the horse tried to prevent its rider from driving him into the river, Jt is believed that the horse came,back to this point after haying once started across the stream. There were no witnesses to the pro- ceedings and the finding of Crouse’s hat on the bank of the river, and the riderless horse struggling in the eur- rent are the grim testimony of the unfortunate accident. k