Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 16, 1921, Page 7

™ A domen. ~ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1921. ATROCITIES BY | AMERICANS. 1N HAITI CHARGED Prisoners’ Ears Cut Off and Salt Poured Into Wounds During Occupation, Probers Are Told. SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Re public, Dec. 14.—Testimony of alleged atrocities during the American mili tary occupation of Santo Domingo and Haiti such as cutting off ears of pris omers and poring salt into their wounds, was given today by witnesses before the United States senate com mittee which is holding hearings on conditions during the occupation. ‘The committee, headed by Senator McCormick of Illinois, expects to con. clude its hearings here in time to sail for the United States Friday. Other instances of alleged cruelty incluce the allegation by a witness that a prisoner had been slashed with a knife from his throat to his ab- The military authorities here claimed that such a case ma never been called to their attention Did said a full investibation of this charge would be conducted by them. rw TWO ARRESTED AND SIX KEGS OF LIQUOR TAKEN CHEYENNE, Wy6., Dec. 16.—Rich- ard Combs and Joseph Amato were taken into custody Thursday by Sheriff George J. Carroll, along with six kegs containing about 40 gallons of @ potent liquor said by the officers to'be “hooch.” They are charged with violation of the prohibition act. Combs recently was placed under a restraining order issued by the Lara- mie county district court at the re- quest of his wife, who alleged that he threatened unless sho withdrew her action for divorce he would knock all her teeth down her throat in the court) room when a decree was signed. The suit has nct been withdrawn. STOLEN STEER KILLED AND GUT 8? ON PLAGE: CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. 16.— William H. Trooper and Elmer Hop- kins, arrested Thursday on a charge| of “still rustling,” are alleged not only to have killed a steer belonging to the Warren Live Stock company, but to) haye killed it in @ building within a} few feet of where employes of the company were sleeping and then cool- ly to have cut it up to make trans- portation easier. The alleged crime took place at the “Farm” of the War- ren company, 11 miles northeast of Cheyenne, and the meat was sold in Cheyenne. BODY SHIPPED. The remains of Max Moritz, mem- ber of the local carpenters’ union, who died at a local hospital Wednes- day, were shipped to relatives tn Chi- cago, the former home of the de-! ceased, yesterday. The deceased had been active in union and Moose lodge circles here prior to the illness which | terminated with death. ! Scene showing guests t the luncheon which James tion gave recently in a boiler of the corporation's power millionaire and artistic colony recently housed in the neighborhood. Che Cusper Dailp Cribune Fifth Avenue” d, president of the New York Steam corpora- 9th street and the East River in honor of the During the next two weeks, Post- master Bean, clerks and officials in the Casper postoffice will require | the thorough co-operation of all the citizens of Casper in order that the mails may be forwarded without de lay. Circular Mail. necessity of busine: ting circular mail to > minimum from December 15 to 25. The dump- Chamber of Commerce Joins in Appeal for Public Co-operation to Keep Christmas Mails Moving ing of circulars into the postoffice | during the holidays is a menace to quick dispatch and will not be in- dulged in by the thinking public. Early Mailing. About 12,000 pieces of first class mail are mailed in Casper every 24 hours. ters are mailed between midnight and 4 p.m, and about 8,000 be- tween 4 p. m. and 7 p.m. It can thus be seen that the bulk of mail is received at the postoffice dur- ing a space of three hours, at which time the three clerks who work on outgoing mail are pushed to the | limit to make up the mails for the eastbound Burlington No. 30, leav- ing here at 8:35 p. m,, and which is’ the heaviest mail train out of All business houses should «make it a point to mail letters several times during the day. is ready at noon, should be ma at that time, even though its de- lvery will not be materially ad- vanced by so doing. In this way, clerks can get a great ‘portion of the early mailing assorted and tiled out before the rush period in the evening. To hold off mailing until the last minute may possibly cause delay. Help Humanize. Help to humanize the postal sery- fee. Casper citizens will mail be- tween fourteen and sixteen thou- sand pieces daily during the holl- day rush. Help the postal employes and in- cldentally yourself and friends by seeing that letters and packages are plainly addressed to street and number and that they all have re. Warm, clean outside rooms. Big Cut In Room Rent Hot and cold water and bath, clothes closets. Only $6.00 per week. CHISHOLM HOTEL 314 N. Wolcott St. CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS Otter, Raccoon, and Hudson Seal . Detachable Collars CAMPBELL-JOHNSON C0. HEAD-TO-FOOT CLOTHIERS Mail which, a At present about 4,000 let- | = yours to get the a LEE sLLETTE BANK CHEF TO FIGHT EXTRADITION turn addresses. | a hundrea, In 99 cases out of the public ts to blame for delays in mail delivery. The Casper postoffice employs three clerks who put in practically their entire time supplying and correct ing the mistakes of the public. Don'ts. Don't fall to notify correspond- ents and publishers of your change of address. Don't fail to leave change of ad- dress or forwarding card when you move from one section of the city to another. | Don't fail to use return address on letters and parcels. Last year 19,000,000 letters went to the dead letter office. Don't fail to consult the new city Cross, vice-president of a bank whic recently failed at Gillette, it is alleged as a result of mishandlin, of its funds. Oregon. He dition. is expected to fight extra Offers Wonderful Values For Gift Buyers Because of the sensational underprice cash purchases consummated during the last month, we are in a better position today than ever in our history to supply the gift needs of every Casper shopper at the low- est prices in the west. It’s a proven fact that you can buy more for less at the cash store. Only Seven Shopping Days Left to Com- plete Christmas Shopping. FREE! FREE! With Every Purchase of $1.00, a Handsome Christmas Box. Men’s Four-Buckle Over- Men Leather Scout pat. POO par... PIS Men’s Dress Shoes—English and Blucher lasts. Sale price, pair....— $4.50 Agents for W. L. Douglas Shoes, Stetson and No-Name Union-Made Hats. 224 South Center Street LOWEST PRICES OUR CHIEF ATTRACTION Building Costs Lowered By having us sand your interior finish you save from $20 to $80 on the average 5-room house. Just tell your lumberman to have us sand your finish. Casper Mfg. and Construction Co. Phone 1096-J SSO OOOO0O9 OOOO OOOO oe SOLOS IE OOFSOO SOSH OO OESO LODO O DSSS SOLED FOCPHEI SOOO SOD FOR RETURN-T0 TRIAL Wyoming. Cross is in custody in NO ACTION TAKEN ON DRAFT OR ‘BARNSTORMING” RULES TODAY NEW YORK, Dec. 16.—(By ciated Press.) — Officials of the Nationa d American baseball leagues end- ed their joint meeting this afternoon without taking any ac- tion on the draft rule or on the barnstorming rule under jwhich “Babe” Ruth and two of his New York American _ ammates were fined and suspended by Comm oner K. M. anc LAID AT REST SATURDAY neral services for Mrs. James W who died on rth age, PNEUMONIA FATAL TO BATES HOLE RESIENT | George McCoy the Bates Hote brought to ¢ tender in puntry, who was r early this week eumonia, which had s of the lungs, died pital yesterd trom | | urner Dru, r_street | | Asked Us to Remind You That Th Purses An ideal gift. excellent variety of ladies’ and children’s purses, in all styles, in leather, bead- ed, velvet and cloth. Rang- ing in price from 63c to $24.50. A most Kid Gloves We anticipated a large Christmas rush on kid and up to date we have not been disappointed. Our stock affords you a nice selection in all styles, short and long gloves. $2.48 to $6.48 pair. baa ahaa LADAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Aaah iin Mr. Santa Claus Do Your Christmas Shopping PAGE SEVER complications arising f ment The & man m | i] EXPRESS The Season’s Wishes With CHRISTMAS CARDS Our Card and Gift display is something better than has ever been offered in Casper. A large display of children’s moderate- priced books will interest you. Something new. We have just received a shipment of California Everlasting Flow- ers, with or without the gift baskets. Our Art display and new pictures are causing very favorabl: mment. In justice to yourseli . recommend your SHOPPI ve would EARLY Casper Stationery Co. 130 S. Center St. soeee ere Are Only Seven More Days to Handkerchiefs When in doubt as to what to give her, remem- ber our large display of handkerchiefs. Always an appreciated gift. See our display first. Prices 10c to $3.00 each. Box Hand- kerchiefs, 39c to $2.98. Silk Hosiery For a Christmas gift is and always will be a most desirable gift. We are featuring the celebrated “Kayser” line, in all col- ors. $1.45 to $5.50 pair. Fur-Trimmed Juliets With leather soles, in faun, plum, sapphire and wine, at $3.45. Ribbon and Pom Pom trimmed belt slipper with buckskin cushion sole and heels, at $1.95. Fancy Stationery Linen lawn or High- land linen, the best in writing paper, and so- cially correct. Prices range from 89c to $5.98 per box. Basement Dept. HE GOLDEN LINDSAY 2 res see Gifts for Men Pure chiefs, embroidered _ initial. to $1.25 each. linen handker- plain or with hand- 50c Knit ties, in assorted colors. 75c to $2.45. Silk and silk knit scarfs in all patterns and colors. $1.95 to $7.45. * Dishes One set of hand-painted Nippon double-tracing de- sign, open stock, at 100 pieces for $125.00, or can buy a few pieces at a time. One 45-piece set, hand- painted Nippon. Special at $29.00. Basement Dept. RULE STORE & CO. S82 ££ .o VEeam - I ——————— eee rf Be