Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, January 25, 1922, Page 1

PACKING HOUSE STRIKERS VOTING ON RETURN Che Casper Daily —_———————__ Weather Forecast Generally fair tonight and Thurs- ¢ay, except probably snow in extreme west and north portions; rising tem- perature. VOLDHE VI Chamber of Commerce of United States Recommends Administration by Tariff Adjustment Board WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—Legislative provision for flexi- ble tariff rates to be administered by a tariff adjustment board having ‘‘quasi judicial” functions is included among other tariff recommendations to which the Chamber of Com- merce of the United States has been committed by referen- dum vote of its membership announced today. sitions adopted in the referendum were “reasonable protection for American industries in destructive competition” maintaining of the “antidumping principle,” encourage- ment of export trade and adequate tariff ineasures to meet foreign dis- crimination, The “vote on the question of th American yaluation basis for levying duties was announced as 979 for and 838 against, lacking the’ necessary two-thirds majority to commit the chamber either way. ‘The purpose of the proposed tariff adjustment board, it was safd, should be to provide a-consistent tariff pol- icy in the face of fluctuating rs | conditions and {ts tariff rate decisions, although Imited jin range by con- gress, should “become as effective and binding” as duties now fixed by legis. lations a WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—Assurance that the pernmnent: tariff bill will’ be reported to the senate early in Feb- ruary and passed before the close of the present session was given Repub- lican leaders in the house by senate Republican leaders today at a confer- ence. Agreement was reached at the con- ference that the proposed soldier bon- us bill should originate in the house. House leaders said a measure would be drafted at once by the ways and means committee and probably. re- ported to the house in two weeks. House members who attended the conference reported that they insisted the legislation program be speeded up so that congress could adjourn by June-1. Leaders of both houses were said to have agreed that senate considera- tion of the armament conference treaties should not interfere with en- actment of the permanent tariff bill or the annual appropriation bills. Sug- gestions were made, it is understood that the senate elther dispose of the treaties within the next two months, before the final rush caused by debate on such measures and the tariff bill begins, or wait to take them up ata special session of the senate. The bonus bill will be the subject of a house Republican conference to- morrow, Despite the obstacles raise by Sec- retary Mellon and others to the bonus legislation, the leaders of both branches of congress today were said to be in accord that the Dill should be before adjournment. Whether taxes or other measures to raise the bonus funds would be rais- ed in the bill was a question left open. ‘There was said to be some sentiment among the leaders to pass @ bill grant- ing the bonus and leave over until the next session of congress the provisions for meeting. the obligation. The Republican leaders agreed to make an effort to pass before adjourn- ment the proposed merchant marine legislation. House leaders were of the opinion that {t would be impossible to dispose of either house reapportion- ment or government reorganization legislation at this session. Other propo- | Crthune [S| CASPER, WYO., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1922. FLEXIBLE RATE IN TARIFF ACT URGED ON U. S. | Mayor to Beat Inspector On Job at Beach ST. PETERSBURG, Fia., 25.—Mayor Frank Pulver today had &@ request from the St. Petersburg Jan. Purity league that he appoint a bathing suit inspector, a formal communication from the organisa tion stating that “the lague in- tends to protect the married men from the wiles of the sea vamp.” The mayor caid he would person- ally visit the beach and look ‘em over. — ao ACTRESS DEAD. CHICAGO, Jan. 25.—Miss Genevieve tell’s Shakespearean company for 30 years died today of pneumonia after a few hours illness. Lynn Pratt, Lembs club, New York, and a brother in Call- fornia have been notified. Miss Reynolds has been on the stage for nearly half a century, according to Mr. Mantell. Reynolds, a member of Robert B. Man- 'ers are forced to accept wage reality fixed by the packers, “guerilla wariare” in the pack ers will vote on calling off the NUMBER 91. LESSON FOUND IN CALIFORNIA Factors That Have Contributed to Wel- fare of Coast State Should Be Studied, Fruit Man Asserts WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—American agriculture as a whole “could profitably study the factors that have contrib. uted to the welfare of California in the face of general busi- ness depression,” G. Harold Powell, general manager of the today in an ad- itary of the meat cutters’ union, declared today. AGRICULTURAL: California Fraitgrowers exchange, declared dress before the national agricultural conference. HUNDREDS OF ILLEGAL MARRIAGES REVEALED BY NON-OBSERVANCE OF THE CANADIAN LAW, REPORT MONTREAL, Jan. 25.—(By The Associated Press)—Study of Que- bec statutes has just brought to ligat that thousands of marriages here have veen illegally performed in this province during the last 100 years because of the nationality of officiat- ing clergymen. An act passed in 1829 before the Canadian confederation was formed, and while Quebec was still the Brit- ish colony of Lower Canada, provid- ed that only clergymen who were British subjects could perform mar- riage ceremonies. When, in 1867, Quebec joined the other provinces to form the dominion, she retained her civil law intact. No cfvil marriages are performed in the province. Clergymen of var!- ous denominations record ceremonies ‘n civil registers provided by the Prewar Dollar | Now 72 Cents Buying Meat CHICAGO, Jan. 25.—The pre war dollar now is worth 75 cents wheft spent for meat and 68 cents when spent for other foodstuffs, ac- cording to a statement made public today by J. T. Russell, president of the National Association Meat Councils. Highteen months ago, Mr. Rus- sell said the pre-war dolier was worth 52 cents in the retail meat market and @ year ago 62 cents, EXPOSURE TO STORM ENDS IN PARALYSIS ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo., Jan. 25— Joseph Dugdale is completely paxa- lyzed here as the result of a night of exposure during December, when he was marooned in the Red Desert through failure of his automobile. He was found unconscious by a rescuing party the following day and was be- Meved to be well on the way to recov- ery when, © few days ago, complete paralysis developed. LOANS PILE UP FOR STOCKMEN (Special to The Tribune) WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—-The War Finance corporation announces that advances to Wyoming agricultural and livestock men aggregating $522,- 000 have been authorized in loans within the last three days. SUMMARY OF WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—Arms conference work of Si- berian agrees on plan, completes redefinition of scope | of four-power treaty and pushes to- ward sdlution of Shantung tangle. WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—New treaty between United States and Germany to create arbitration of private damage claims crowing. out of world war probably Dr. Hubert Work Resigns Place WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—Dr. Hu- bert Work, first assistant postmaster general, as a matter of formality has submitted his resignation along with that of his chief, Postmaster General Heys, it has become known. Dr. Work is generally thought to be one of those prominently under consideration for the postmaster gen- eral ship in success ion to Mr. Hays who will retire next March 4 to ac- cept a position in private business. GERMAN-RUSSIAN UNION TO FORCE REVISION OF TREATIES NOW FEARED that Karl Radek, of the soviet diplo government. Since 18279 many clergymen have come to Quebec from other countries, especially the Unit- ed States to take charge of pastor- ates and they have officiated at marriages without regard to their nationality. Besides Americans, many Catho- Mo priesta of French citizenship have béen officiating at marriage cere- monies. Mr. Powell declared the success of co- operating marketing depended “upon the will of the farmer to co-operate” and on the development of “‘a spirit of mutual confidence and trust” be- tween thoso engaging in the venture. Co-operative organizations, he sald, should be composed exclusively of farmers and managed by farmers with the benefits returned to each member determined by his patronage of the organization. He advocated payment of only a fair rate of inter- est on capital stock and, that voting power be distribute¢ on the “one-man- one-vote” principle. He said a co- operative association could be held to- gether by contract or agreement be- tween {t and each member and that (Continued on Page Four.) | “Guerilla Warfare” in Plants Forecast if Men Are Forced to Accept Cut in Wages, Leader Says; Vote on Strike Return to Be Made Known T. omorrow CHICAGO, Jan. 25.—If the striking packing plant work- ss which they declare were in it will be the beginning of ing plants, Dennis Lane, secre- The strik- strike tomorrow at 3 o'clock. Results are expected to reach union eadquarters here by 5 o'clock, Mr. Lane said. Effectiveness of the strike has been denied by the packers since its in- ception, December 5. Last week when a@ final effort was made by the gov- ernment to institute conciliation pro- ceedings, the Armour and Swift com- panies announced that’ had nothing to arbitrate. Secretary Lane said today that eco- nomic necessity might force the unton men to declare the strike off. He would give no opinion on thelr prob- able action, however. “If the men are forced to submit the packers, {t does’ not mean wo are defeated,” Mr. Lane said. “But it looks tfke the beginning of guerilla warfare ir. the plants. I believe that the men, individually, are in such a frame of mind that the lives and homes of packing company officials are in danger.” The letter asking a vote on calling Off the strike said the union had been notified that the department of i bor “had put forth every effort to bring about mediation or arbitration without success.” “The governmont suggests,” the union letter said, “from their obser vation fn many centers, that a vote of the strikers be taken regarding the calling off of the strike. The de- partment of labor further states that thelr best efforts will be used so that discrimination will not be practiced against former employes.” “By our agreement with the pack- ers, made in March, 1919, the Alschul- er arbitration award was to extend one year after peace was signed,” Mr. Dune said. “That year {s not up, ad the government itself is a party to the viclation of that agreement by consenting to the wage cut last spring.” CHICAGO, Jan. 25.—Striking pack- ing house workers over the country wiil vote tomorrow on whether or not the packing strike shall be called off. This became known late last night when letters signed by officials of the (Continued on Page Four.) charges of alleged illegal executions of American soldiers ‘overseas, the special senate investigating committee was told today by Henry Gentry, negro, of Lawrence, Kan., that in France he saw Maj. John Phillips, of Orange, N. J., a negro, shoot William Patterson, a negro private, for refusing to matic forces was in Berlin, together with several other soviet representa- |tives, engaging in conferences with jrepresentatives of the German govern- ment, Premier Lloyd George's interpreta- tion of the agenda for the Genoa con- French Are Skeptical of Conference to Be Held.at Genoa; Lloyd George’s Statement Also Raises Doubt ference, holding that the first subject PARIS, Jan. 25.—(By The Associated te ide discussed be that of general European informstion received from|peace, also is disturbing French offt- French government, because of i oH on eee ron Per tae acacia Berlin, is much preoccupied by what it considers the possibi! *, us Pp ‘d Russi fet sired as to just what peace questions ity of an agreement between the German and Russian soviet).1. pritish prima minister has in governments with a view to forcing conignrsnee Be revi-|mind. ‘The French viewpoint is that sion of the peace treaties at the coming Genoa conference, |peace between Greece and Turkey can- it was tntieaten at the foreign officetoday, That office had been advised {not be discussed at Genoa. help a cook cut bread. Gentry, who testified while an am- bulance waited to take him to a hos- pital to be operated on for appendi- citis, sald Patterson later died accord- ing to @ general report and that so far as he knew, the negro major was not tried. “Do you know of your own know!- edge that Patterson died?’ Gentry was asked. “No, sir, but he went to the hosp!- tal and never came back.” The hanging of a negro soldier at Belleville, France, was described by Col. James P. Barney of the army war college, who said the courtmar- tial was composed of seven negro and five white officers, with a negro as judge advocate, The soldier was convicted of assaulting a French woman, 60 years of age, he said. Testimony of Charles P. Green, a former service man, previously heard by the committee that nine soldiers were shot and killed by the military police and taken to base hospital No. 9, at Chateau Roux, in December, 1918, was denied by three modical of- ficers.on duty at the hospital at the time. The witnesses, Drs. James P. Erskine and Richmond Stephens of New York City, and Dr. Donald B. McKenns of Brooklyn, were positive in asserting that no bodies of men murdered were sent to the hospital. During his administration as com- mander of the military prison at Gievres, Capt. William A. Freehoff of Fort Crook, Neb., testified that guards were given positive orders not to use clubs except in self-defense, and that the orders were not violated. The Rev. Frank M. Kerr, pastor of a Presbyterian church at Hempstead, N. ¥., a chaplain overseas, declared there were only two hangings at that post. One of the men hanged, a white man, he said, admitted that he had attempted to assault an 11-year-old girl, but that he did not believe it came within the realm of a capital crime, lain-to the condemned man’s brother set forth that he had been hanged, he said, James W. Lafitty of New York City who as a captain in the quartermas- ter corps was stationed at Glevres for nearly two years, testified there was only one execution in that area A notice sent by the chay.| tary of war whom he identified as “Mr. Rosenwald” had made a speech there in which he asserted “that ne- Sroes would be given better treatment after the war.” The white troops were so bitter about the speech that some of them felt lke lynching “Rosenwald,” said the witness. Members of the committee wanted to {identify the assistant secretary of war, described by Lafitty as “‘Rosen- wald.” “What was his first name ” asked the chairman. | “I think it was Jullus,” said the witness. ‘He made speeches and was represented to be an assistant to Mr. Baker.” Sunday Baseball Is Permitted On Ruling of Court ANNAPOLIS, M4é., Jan, The state court of appeals today handed down a decision fayoring the propo- nents of Sunday baseball. It sustained the lower court which had refused to issue a mandamus compelling the po- lice commissioner of Baltimore to en- force the Sunday observance laws, which prohibit professional baseball on that day. While Sunday baseball 1s not legal- ized, Manager Jack Dunn of the Bal- timore Internationals regarded the de- cision as settling the question in favor jot Sunday ball playing. Fords Will Buy Big Bond Issue WASHINGTON, Jan. 25—The De- troit, Toledo & Ironton raflroad ap- plied to the interstate commerce com- mission today for authority to issue $451,00¢ in 5 ‘per cent 50-year goll bonds and to sell them to Henry Ford, Edsal B. Ford and Clara J. Ford. The sale of the securities will reimburse the railroad for expendi- as listed by the war department. De-! scribing discipline at Glevres, as good,| tures on additions and betterments which have been made to the line Lafitty said there was a lot of talk!since it came into the possession of and feeling after an assistant secre Henry Ford, : NEGRO PRIVATE SHOT FOR REFUSING TO CUT. BREAD So Says Colored Witness Before Senate Investigating Committee in Charge Voiced Against Negro Major WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—Resuming its inquiry into Rum Bill Big At Erection Of University PROVIDENCE, R. L., 3— Jan. West India rum, some of it “very geod and old” played a large part in the construction of Brown unt- versity, according to university historians. They have just discov- ered among the early records a bill for liquors which grew rapidly as the first building rose. The last three gallons were used to raise the roof. , Tradition relates that at the lay- ing of the cornerstone in 1770, John Brown, merchant, treated the crowd liberally to punch and the accounts show that what began at the cornerstone continued through the entire time of construction. The items attest the rapidity with which the structure rose. They follow: June 28, to one gal. W. I. rum, when laying the cornerstone, $s 6p. August 8, to two gal. W. I. rum, qs; 2 Ibs. sugar, is, when laying the second r. August 5, to four gal. W. I. rum (very good and old), when laying third floor, 15s, September 14, to four gal. W. I. rum, 1 Ib. sugar, when raising fourth floor, 14s, 7d. When laying fifth floor, £1, 7s, 1%4d. LAST SERVICE FOR POPE SET FOR THURSDAY Funeral to Be h®" at 3 O’Clock Tomer- row; Cardinal Mercier Favorite of Foreign Cardinals for Successor ROME, Jan. 25.—(By The Associated Press.)—The fu- neral of Pope Benedict wil be held at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon, it was announced at the vatican today. Pilgrims today continued to arrive from all parts of Italy, camping in the open air before St. Peter’s in the hope of get- ting a glimpse of the body. More than half a million per- TO PLAGE {DLE MEN IN JOBS continue to arrive for the conclave of the sacred college at which the new Red Cross Chapter Turns to Unemployment Problem as pontiff will be elected. Cardinal Mer- cier of Belgium, who is looked upon as somewhat of a “dark horse” in the election, is expected in time for the funeral. It is ackpowledged on all sides that he Is certain to poll more votes on the first ballot than any other foreign cardinal. Interest in ‘he election centers greatly upon ‘is posible effect on the relations between the vatican and the Italian government. Cardnal Maffi is represented as being supported by the group favoring & rapproachment, while Cardinal Gasparri, now acting head of the church, favors continuance of Benedict's policies of tolerancé with- out recognition. Cardinal Meiry Del Vat, also mentioned as a possible choler, is supported by the faction favoring absolute separation. This group is thought to have more than a majority in the conclave. A two- thirds vote, however, is necessary for election. Cardinal Bourne, archbishop’ of Westminster, arrived today from Eng- land and visited St. Petor'’s where he rendered homage to the dead pope. The statement has appeared in sev- eral newspapers that Crown Prince Humbert visited the cathedral yester- day to view the bodr. This is semi- officially dented through the Stefani agency. ‘The college of cardinals further de- cided the funeral ceremony should be attended only by cardinals, members of the diplamatie corps and represen- tatives of Roman aristocracy. The body of the pontiff will be placed in the sepulchre in the left lateral nave of the basilica. Despite the anciement weather to- @ay crowds continued to flock to St Peter's. BRUSSELS, Jan. 25.—Cardinal Mer- cier, Primate of Belgium, started to- day for Rome. REPLY TO MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE RECEIVED, WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.—Cardinal Gasparri, papal secretary of state, has replied to the message of condolence Jon the desth of Pope Benedict sent by President Harding as follows. “Profoundly moved by the noble hom- age which His Excellency, the presi- One of Best Methods of Service. With hundreds of men unemployed in Casper and many residents suffering because of the situation the Casper chapter of the Red Cross has instituted an employment bureau in hopes that the industrial and other or- ganizations here will notify the office when positions of any kind are open. The Red Cross coming in closp touch with persons that are most needy and where the men are faced with the absolute necessity: of working holds the belief that worthy family men who are temporarily down and out due to unfavorable industrial con- ditions, should be jsiven the first op: portunity for employment. The organization throug: the per- sonal efforts of Mrs. Kittie B. Payne has already bern. able te relieve. th situation here to some extent through sending many families and employ- ment applicants to other centers. People seeking the assistance of the Red Cross, in the main are common laborers. However there are cases in which skilled and technically trained men have sought their assistance. Industrial organizations here <an do much to relieve the destitute con- ditions of many families of they will notify the Red Cross of the openings they have and of the number of men that they can use, Canadian Wheat Crop for 1921 dent of the United States, as the spokesman of all his people, was pleased through Your Excellency to send me on the occasion of the very |sad loss of His Holiness Benedict XV, Takes Big Jump October 9, to three gal. W. I: rum, when raising roof, 10s, 6d. the great pontiff of charity and peace, | ,. I beg you to express to His Excel- lency, the president, and to accept for yourself, the centiments of keen grat-| {tude of the sacred college.” The reply was directed to Secretary of States Hughes, who sent the pres!- dent's message. PARIS, Jan. 25.—Cardinal Dubois, | archbishop of, Paris and Cardinal Lu-} con, archbishop of Rheims, left to-| day for Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Benedict and later the con- clave to elect his successor. | MAYOR HAS | BODYGUARD YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Jan. 23.—An armed bodyguard is staying close to Mayor George L. Oles day and night as a result of threatening letters re-! celved by the mayor, it was learned| today. Reports have been current for} a week that threats have been made by members of the lawless eloment to) “bump off’ Oles because of his activ-| ity in attempting to clean up the city. | OTTAWA, Ont, Jan. 25.—Canada's 21 wheat crop was 300,852,100 Tushels as compared with 204,189,300 bushels in 1920,,the bureau of statis- tics said in a bulletin issued today. The potato crop was 107,246,000 bush- els as compared with 143,831,400 bush- els in 1920. The aggregate value of all field crops was $931,863,670, a de clne of approximately $500000,000 from the previous year. PENNSYLVANIA TROUT EGGS BROUGHT HERE RIVERTON, Wyo., Jan. 25.—One hundred and fifty thousand trout eggs from Pennsylvania passed through here en route to the Dubois fish hatch ery where the fry will be hatched for planting in the streams of the upper country in the spring, TO GROW LETTER “Ss” STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Jan. 25—A giant letter “S" outlined in evergreen trees, is to be planted on the shoulder of Nittany mountain next spring by students of Pennsylvania State col lege. COMMISSION TO ADJUST PRIVATE DAMACE CLAIMS ARISING FROM Negotiation of New Treaty With Ger- many Is Under Consideration by President Harding, Report WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—President Harding had under concern today a proposal that the United States negotiate a new treaty with Germany to create a commission for arbitra- tion of private damage claims growing out of the world war. suggested at a White House dinner conference last night be- tween the president, Secretary Hughes and Republican lead- ers of the senate and house, the pro-|stood not to have been definitely de posed arbitration treaty while under-|cided upon, was said to have been WAR SEEN viewed favorably by the president as providing a substitute for arbitration rights reserved by this country under its separate treaty with Germany. While these rights give the United States opportunity to join with the allies in arbitration commissions estab- shed under the Versailles treaty, it was said to have been concluded that American participation in these com- missions would be impracticable, chief- ly on account of the hostility of many Republican senators any sort of participation under the Versailles pact Other reasons against it also were said to have been developed in a thor- ough canvass of the whole question, 4 0044666406064600000O0O0 OO 0990999 PO9ODEN INCI I ITTY TIVITY TTT TT rT TT TTT rrr: