Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, February 22, 1922, Page 4

PAGE FOUR NO PROGRESS MADE IN SOLDIER BONUS PLANS Proposal for Manufacturers’ Sales Tax to Meet With Lively Opposition In House Committee, Report WASHINGTON ,Feb. 22.—The house soldiers’ bonus tax committee got nowhere today at its first session to discuss ways and means of financing the bonus. Several members were absent and it finally was decided to put the whole question over until later in the day. Preliminary discussion, held behind closed doors, was said ed that there would be before a manufacturer's rted out. ‘There appear- doubt, however, that would recommend that to have ir @ lively sera sales ‘vas re ed to be fight Wy opponents when ways and tee considers the rec If t 1 heir, op- vw ter next on ©. In some quarters it was to he extremely doubtful that the committee would report out any rule for the pas he bonus bill s tax 6 1 without pro- vote on the tax The form of sales levy as proposed e © would provide wholesalers caso possib ot products. Propone ot a sales levy sai dthis was preferable to a plan de- fining specific subjects that would charge. Feb. —Senator . Maryland, spoke in opposition to timer bonus legislation s time outlined methods by which, he said, the country might be able to later meet the bonus problems. Among Senator France's proposals were Cancellation of the allied debts in exchange for grants to America of the former German colonies and cables taken by the allies; restoration of com- merce and friendly relations with Rus- sia; negotiation of a treaty fur the development of Africa’s resources, and reduction of German reparations. Senator France {fllustrated his ad- dress with numerous large maps hung on the senate wall. He said he offered his program be- cause he was convinced “It would be tunwise and dangerous for us to at- fempt to put a further strain upon our Financial system by attempting to pay m cash bonus to from three to five billions of dollars before attempting to {find a solution for the problem of our cultyral industry, commercial and financial depression, now a cause of deep concern. PROBE OF FRAUD EXTENDED HERE (Continued from Page One) clewures which resulted in uncovering alleged swindles totalling $6,500,000. EXTRADITION OF 2ST IS DENIED. DENVER, -Colo., Feb. 32,—Acting Governor Cooley denied the extradition of N. P. West to Illinois to face charges in connection with the recent investigation of the alleged confidence game and swindle conducted by the Bischoff organization. The application was denied by the chief executive on recommendations of Assistant Attorney General Charles R. Cenlee, when evidence and affidavits ‘Were produced to show that Mr. West, a Denver broker, was not in Chicago on the date of the alleged shady ac- utvities of the Bischoff-Harrington or- ganization. His attorneys held that West could not be extradicted and that Governor Cooley had not authority to honor such a requisition and that under the {constitution of the United States a man could not be extradited from a state unless he was a fugitive from # justice. Following the hearing Mr. Wets was discharged from the custody of the authorities. “This state is not going to be a refuge for criminals; neither are we going to do anyone an injustice,” de- + clared Governor Coo! “We want to $be fair in these matters.” } West maintained that if he were removed to Chicago in connection with i this investigation he would be handi | capped at a trial, because of the preju {dice and feeling being manifested to ward brokers there on account of the a, ROBBER PAID FOR BURGLARY OF HIS VICTIR LONG BEACH, N. J., Feb. 22—(By ‘The Associated Press.)—Alleging, po- lice way, that he was paid $1,000 by Mrs. Sarah H. Robertson to stage “the hold up” in her home at I ast Saturday night in which she claimed to have been robbed of a hand bag containing $50,000 in jewels, John Bailey, 20, was arrested here today on a charge of conspiracy. Police author- itles announced they were sending to Asbury Park for a warrant for the nrrest of Mrs. Robertson. The bag supposed to contain the Jewel said, was in reality fill ed with white tissue paper and the weapon” which Mrs. Robertson's din er guests had described as “a pearl handled automatic pistol equipped $rith a silencer” was actually a pipe © The bag and contents and the pipe case were turned over to the focal police. NEBRASKA N. P. L. MEETS. IINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 22.—Non- partisan league members of Nebraska were here toa.y for the annual con vention, with A. C. Townley, national President, scheduled as the principal speeker. The future of the league Will be discussed. —$_<-___ VISCOUNT GREY ILL. to the United States, was taken to a nursing home today suffering from kidney trouble. DISASTER TOLL STAND (Continued from Page One) in proved to be that for which he was waiting. MAJOR GENERAL ISSUES STATEMENT. YORFOLK, Va., Feb. 22.—Major General Mason M. Patrick, head of the army air service made this state- ment at the army base todmy regard- ing the Roma disaster: “From the testimony I have heart so far it is indicated that the disaster was due to an accident to the controls regulating the altitude of the Roma “The ship came down, striking high tension electric wires, which caused the fre. There was no explosion and no fire while the etip was in the alr, “A very thorough investigation is being made to determine, if possible the cause of the terrible disaster, which is an awful blow to the air scr vice. “Everything possible is being done for the families of those who lost their lives and for the comfort of the sur- vivors of this great disaster.” “I have no idea what caused the ac cident,” said Captain Walter J. Reed, chief pilot of thy iN-fated airship. “I doubt if we will ever know. Of course we have our own theories, but we are not certain which is correct. “I had known that there was trouble with the control of the ship, and it was impossible to correct it after it was discovered. “The first intimation we had there was trouble wag when we saw the nose ‘of the ship go down. We went back to see what caused it and found the control was not working. “Everything possible was done to straighten the ship and get her on an even keel again. Captain Mabry gave orders to shut off all znotors. The last four were shut off. The forward mo- tor was running. It is possible that the engineer was so thrown out of his position that he could not see the sig- nals on his dial. “Every effort to get the Roma on an even keel proved useless and she Pitched into the ground in a nose dive and turned over on her side. “When the ship hit, I was thrown into the upper part of the obin. I was shut in and got out only when a hole was burned in the cabin. Lieut. Welch crawled out with me. Both of us had to go through flames to get to safety. “Sergeant Chapman, who was also in the cabin, cut a hole in the wall and he and Reardon (a major and pas- senger who survived the disaster) crawled out through that hole. “My hazy recollection is of being thrown from one side of the cabin to the other and of looking up the keel where I saw men forward.” Captain Reed said that t was a plausible theory to believe, as had been suggested, that the kite box hung down at the tail of the Roma.so heav- fly as to displace the balance and point the ship into the nose dive. LIEUTENANT WAS IN BALLOON RAC ALBUQUERQUE, M., Feb. 22. Lieut. Byron T. Burt, Jr:, one of the men who escaped injury in the Roma disaster, was the pilot of an army bal- loon in the international balloon race of September 26, 1919, and fell into Lake Michigan and was rescued after being adrift nearly half a day, ac- cording to his grandmother, Mrs. R. G. Westlake, who resides here. He was in the world war and was in three dirigibles which were shot down, escaping each time. Following the war he was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, as air instructor WASHINGTON’ IDEALS LIVE (Continued from Page One) ple” and not “one man, one party or one administration® Of the other major accomplish- ments of the conference, the four- power Pacific treaty, Vice President Coolidge declared its “great strength is its simplicity” and that it “rests on the sanction of justice.” The league of nations as an in- strument to promote the peace of the world did not meet the idea of the American people, Mr. Coolidge declared. Washington, as leader in the na- tion's struggle, Yor independence, Mr. Coolidge said, accepted the help of foreigners, but “he declared if the cause was to be won it must be won by Americans relying on them selves.” “Washington,” he said, “wished the people of his country to be great, but great in their own right. He re- sisted the proposal that he should be set up to rule them. and adopted the proposal that they should be organ- ized to rule themselves, He carried these principles through to the end.” S AT 34 J until about a yesr ago. He was deco- rated with the Distinguished Service Cross. CAPTAIN ESCAPED DEATH LAST YEAR. NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 22.—Capt, George D. Watts of Mississippi, num- bered among ‘+= dead in the Roma disaster, nar owly escaped a similar fate last spring when a captive bal- loon he was piloting at Ross field in California becaine unmanageable and the captain leaped to safety from a height of 2,000 feot, it was recalled to- day by air service officers at Langley field. The balloon was careening perilous- ly at a height of 15,000 feet when Capt. Watts opened a valve which caused the great gas bag to plunke like a plummet to earth. When about 2,000 feet from the ground the army officer realized his peril, he told brother officers and he Isaped off in 2 parachute, making a safe landing, CRASH VICTIM WAS WORLD WAR HERO. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22.—Master Sergeant Roger C. McNally, a Phila- delphian, killed in the Roma disaster, walked 400 miles in-Alaska to enlist in the world war in 1917, Staff Ser- feant John T. McNally, a brother, said today that Roger was attached to the department of the interior, serving as a school teacher in Alaska and made the long walk to Seward, the nearest recruiting station. He won early promotion and when dis- charged at the end of the war, re« enlisted in the air service in which he was keenly interested. RAIL WALKOUT IS NOT ASKED ( Continued from Page 1) Mine Workers of America would re- ceive “the full support” of a majority of the nation’s railroad employes in the miners’ strike proposed for April 1. The alliance as yet does not cali for a sympathetic rail strike, however After a discussion lasting through the morning the delegates unani- mously adopted a resolution to form @ protective alliance and appointed & committee of five to draw up the agreement This committee will r port back to the assembly late today. The members of this committes kere Assistant Grana Chief Wills the Locomotive EB | of ineers and Fore of the Railroad Secretary Roth of the Rail Telegraphers, Vice President mpsey of the Longshoremen and Vice President Murray of the Miners. Previous to the appointment of the committeos President John L Lewis of the miners in addressing the dele- gates told them that the miners did not epect a sympathetic strike by the railroad men but did want their “full moral support.’ In making known the adoption of the resolution calling for an alliance Mr. Lewis said that “gratifying prog ress” had been made in the meeting. LEGION GIVEN ONE CENT FOR LIBEL CHARGE OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 22.-— A judg ment of one cent was awarded the American Legion of Nebraska by dis trict court yesterday against Francis H. Shoemaker, said to have worked as an org: r out of Wisconsin for the Nonpartisan league, and whom the le gion sued following an address before a labor meeting here several months: ago in which Shoemaker was quoted as having said the legion was “sub sidized by big interests" and was op posed to organized labor. Judgement was by default, Shoe. maker having failed to appear in court. “We wili not try to collect the cent,” said William Ritchie, Jr., state legion commander, who filed the sult, which was for $100,000. The only thing we were interested in was to clear the legion of the charges. Most of the familiar licorice root comes from’ Syria. STRONGHEART THE WONDER DOG Is Coming in “The Silent Call” WEDNESDAY, FEBRuARY 22, 1921. Head Deputy Is tet whereupon the King’ summons Offered Job Of Forming Cabinet LYRI ( Continuous 1 to 11 P. M. fhe Casper Daily Cribune This Frolic Ended in Suspension From School ROME, Feb. 22—{By The Associ- ated Press.}—Enrico de Nicola, presi- |@ent of the Italian chamber of depu- |ties today declined the King’s invitay tion to form a new cabinet to succeed Signor de Nicola told his majesty he believed former Premier Orlando would L- the most likely person to succeed OMIN THEATER 10c and 25c If You Have Not Seen ALICE BRADY in Maternity COME TODAY a47. ‘Two students were suspended from the Y. pictured above, A group of young man and ta apond . (Lady Gleichen Dies In London DOUBLE BILL With All-Star Cast in De Mille’s Famous Drama “MIDSUMMER Also | irene Castle Quit singing the blues, the “cri: biggest ball of the season. Washington’s Birthday Kewpie Doll Dance Get yourself a large handsome Kewpie Doll at the AKEOW ’ has come. The LONDON, Feb. 22.—(By Tho Asso clated Press)—Lady ‘eodora Gieichen died in St, James’ Palace today. It was because of her illness that parties given by the king and queen in honor of Princess Mary's coming wedding were transferred to Buckingham Palace. It is officially stated that the death will not causy any alteration in the wedding plans. This is a great picture and one you should not fail to see. Lady Feodora was unmarried and the daughter of the late. Admiral Prince Victor of HohenloheLangen Also p aighlh ple ones Lanpeisteee i DA N CIN G In pars The most wonderful —_——_— fire scene ever made. Entire city fire depart- ment responds to alarm, ACADEMY TONIGHT “CONVICT 993” GENOAMEETING iS SET IN ARC “ d ‘|@ reaching scene of fire in Mi H Four of these wonderful Dolls, given away Sbso- Coming—Sunday _(/f twenty-one seconds. lutely fi s di rices to t S. . ROME eh as rhs acta EM eee ee ae tae Kathryn Adams, Jack ||| tHEN WE HAVE SOME These Kewpie Dolls are by far the finest door prizes ever offered in the city. You are sure of a won- derful time, and your choice of winning a Dol! is just as good as anybody’s. Don’t miss it. COME AND GET YOUR DOLL ference, according to the newspapers, will open March 15 or 23 instead of March 8, as originally announced. The delay ts said to be necessary in order to complete preparations. Saami wike Aveeno Holt, Lilie Leslie In Their Latest Big Production “Best of Lack” Climax Follows Climax in Dizzy Succession. The Cyclonic Melodrama EXTRA HIGH QUALITY VAUDEVILLE YOU WILL BE PLEASED WITH THIS SHOW If you will tell us why an American Beauty Rose is more Beautiful than its wax counterpart We will tell you Why Brunswick Records meet with such Universal Favor. 2-22-1t FOR QUICK RESULTS TRY TRIBUNE CLASSIFIED ADS OLUMBIA “CASPER’S FAMILY THEATER” SECOND. SUCCESSFUL DAY OF “The Winning Miss” —Also— SPECIAL VAUDEVILLE FEATURES The Sievers—Dot and Merrill— Alma Ripple and Mildred Robinson— In Melody and Dance Land. In Dance Variations. Kavanaugh and Lancaster— Ollie Blanchard—In Comedy and In Musical Comedy Favorite Songs Singing—“She’s Mah Daisy” Alva Ball and Walt Barnette—In Tuneful Ballads. And “The Call From the Wild”—Feature Photoplay Admission 40c Block West of Henning Shows at 7 and 9 ' WATCH FOR THE Ble STOCK CO. OPENING SOON RAYMER AND WHYTE’ ‘ Acrobatic, Oriental and Russian Dancing. Just Off Palace Theater Time in Chicago. This Company Carries Full Carload of Scenery. WATCH FOR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON “Canst Telleth Me Where the Helleth I am?” MARK TWAIN’S GREATEST COMEDY “A Connecticut A Bishop-Cass T heatre TODAY AND THURSDAY . BURKE SISTERS In King Arthur’s Court ) One of the greatest screen produc- tions of the year—Delicious side-split- ting comedy — Unrivalled satire — Marvelous massive spectacle—Light- ning action. Just picture the knights of old dashing into action ‘on modern motorcycles. With Mark Twain’s great humor, what could make a funnier picture? HERE IS THE CAST HARRY MYERS—PAULINE STARKE ROSEMARY THEBY—CHARLES CLARY WILLIAM V. MONG—GEO. SIEGMANN And Many Others. TODAY AND THURSDAY Continuous 1 to 11 Admission 40c HAHN & CURTIS Camedy Singing and Talking “I WANTA PASS” PRICE & GILMORE “A LEAP YEAR PROPOSAL” turing The Double-Voiced Girl FEATURE PICTURE GEORGE CHEESBRO in “THE RECOIL” A STORY OF THE NORTHWEST MOUNTED Two Shows Each Evening, 7:00 and 9:00—Admission 55¢ Matinee Each Day, 2:30—Admission 40c