Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, June 5, 1922, Page 4

PAGE FOUR CHEGK ARTIST BUNGLES JOB, LANDS IN JAIL Man Giving Name of P. H. Little Placed Under Arrest Saturday Night on Charge of Fraud Starting out on an orgy of fraud- wlent check passing on Casper mer- (Continued trom Page One) incindes the cities of Greeley, Fort Collins, Longmont, Eaton and Love- land, in one of the richest irrigated valleys.in the country, including sugar beet, potato, wheat and other agri- cultural and ranch lands. Construc- tion work was reduced and bond sales impeed by Wyoming's suit. cago and through the Laramie Water company, and Wyoming Development company. comprise about 400,000 acres and The Wyoming projects, largely pro-|« mote by Wyoming residents and Chi-|, Pennsylvania capitalists | ¢ chants Saturday night, a man giving| volve investment of about $20,000,000, the name of P .H. Little was arrested | in Albany, Goshen, Laramie and So: by deputies from Sheriff Marquis’ of > fice before he got to first base. The officers were called by Charles Mednick, who became suspicious of the actions of the man when he at- tempted to pass a°$109 check tn pay- ment for wearing appare Mednick Bros. clothing store. A clerk from Mednick’s followe Little to a second hand store on Da vid street, where he boucht a cheap suit for $8, in an nttempt to disguise atic and a e Campbell Hardware company. When asked for id maid that he w: named Wright at s that he would get this him. Soon a telephone call « “Wright” said that he would good for the check. ‘The check artist returned to the’ store and asked for| the stand the revotver. When started to leave with hi Wright, the man, who ot Lemon, said tha the check at the Henn his purchase Inter. He was arrested before he came back. When Little was searched at the sheriff's office, two long saw blades were found in his shoes, giving evi- @ence that the man was familiar with the art of sawing iron, possibly iron bars. The checks given by Little were on a Douglas bank. G0. P. LEADER UNDER ARREST FOR FRAUD (Continued from Page One) Representative Woodruff, Republican, Michigan, amerted that government anditors had filed reports with the department of justice in September, 1981, showing that Phillips and Ste- ‘© interview vens still owed the government under ‘their contract more than $1,850,000. While the contract called for the oe posal of spruce, pine, hemlock and fir lumber only, Representattve Wood- ruff said, the report showed the firm had sold more than 50 varieties, in- cluding nruch valuable hard woods. PHILTAPS DENIES CHARGE OF JURY. PHILADELPHIA, June 8.—John ‘Lewis Phillipe, Georgia, Republican state chairman, for which a warrant has-been issued in Washington charg: ing conspiracy to-defrand the govern- ment through war contracts, said here today he would return to Wash- §mgton at once to demand a hearing. Philtps ts a member of Phillips & Stevens of Atlanta. LATE. FIRE ON HARRISON STREET REVEALS STILL ‘The fire which broke out Saturday - at the fruit store of George Coutis at Harrison and H streets, Saturday was/ a two-fold blow to the owner, as a still was discovered on the property by * operatives from Sheriff Marquis’ of- fice and a moonshining .case charge has been preferred against Contis. When the fire department arrived the still, which it is alleged. was the cause of the blaze, was found strewn over the ground and in a heated con- dition. Investigation followed and seyera] jugs were found on the back porch of the place. YOMIN Everybody's Theater Continuous 1 to 11 P. M. 10¢-25c TODAY Wanda Hawley: The noted farce comedy "HER BELOVED VILLAIN’ also MACK SENNETT COMEDY manager | 10¢-25¢) Platte counties on what are known as the “Laramie Plains,” near Laramic MUNITIONS FOR IRISH SEVZED, (Continued from Page One) that one Sinn Fein gun crew was wiped out. It is offictally stated that only one member of the crown forces were killed. Seven Republicans are known to have been killed while sixteen were Prisoners including the com r ‘The military has taken strong po- sitions on the neighboring hills of Bel jleek to prevent a surprise attack, |} while the special constables are on | duty on all the Fermanagh leading to Pettigoe. |65-TON GIRDER SWUNG INTO PLAGE IN BRIDGE BUILDING HERE TODAY Engineers and bridge builders for the Burlington railroad accomplished an ususual feat this morning in con: struction work on the new steel bridge across the river west: of the station here when 4 65-ton girder was swung into place wn the first attempt with out Incident and in a remarkably short time. The handling of such gird. ers is a frequent cause of delay in bridge building, usually tying up traf- fic for from 12 to 24 hours, but the efficiency attained in the» work here obviates all possibility of any delay to trains. Two special cranes are being used by the company in handling steel for the bridge, which will rest on piles supported by concrete. Some trouble has been encountered on account of rock in the river but otherwise good made. 2---SPECIAL 450 - PEOPLE - 450 200 ANIMALS 200 TIRES! Cord $16.95 New “Diamon:” 380x316 _.._ 32x314; __. 25.50 Eb S pti Ro RU et 82xdi Sol 82/40. 83x4 __......__ 83.40 34x4 ___. 34.25 y 41.90 33x41% 42.85 34x4 38x5 Phone 1203 roads STATE WINS PARTIAL VICTORY |City. Hay and alfaifs are thelr prin-| cipal crops. That the Greeley-Poudre diversion of 91,000 acre feet is a “reasonable” use by Colorado of its own waters was nded b orado, asserting pri- ority of five to six years of the Colo-| rado project over the new Wyoming| rojects, and contending that the| y” of water—its most productive! should operate in Colorado's! for use of the Laramic's ‘waters|, Colorado's rich, diversified farm- « soil against “comparative waste”/ veloping Wyoming hay and alfal- land. Old Furniture Is Wanted For Tourist Camp lub for use Samp are requested © of Commerce phone | 307. The Camp ts now equipped with some furniture but it is neces sary to provide more and the Motor Club does net have sufficient funds with whichjo buy new furniture. HUB THEATER Starting Wednesday, June 7. RIDA Mr wiTHE ADVENTURES. Of ROBINSON CRUSOE IVERSALPESERIAL AMERICAN LEGION CIRCUS ALL NEXT WEEK C. A. Wortham World's Best Shows TRAINS---2 22 — SHOWS — 22 8 —BIG RIDES— 8 SHOW GROUNDS Near Eastside School TIRES! A WHOLE CARLOAD OF Diamond Tires NO WAR TAX “Squeegee” Fabric 3 $10.95 « . 13.75 21.35 19.15 24.95 26.30 b: 26.85 “Double Diamond” Fabric 30x3 .... -$10.35 30x31 10.90 31x4 Fabric Sm £0x8 Brodie Rubber Co. i - “YourAccessory House” £be Caszet Daily Cribune The Boy troubles of their own the past few days due to impressions being cre- ated by boys who are cut on trips but who do not belong to the Scout organization and who claim to be Scouts. anne Sh wang recently dus open an irrigation dam and wasted all the water a rancher had collected dur- ing winter to irrigate his crops. ‘When cornered this crowd stated they were Boy Scouts and the ranch- Scouts are heving | Pselo Stour a MAKING TROUBLE FOR ORGANIZATION IN LAMAMIE WATER LITIGATION ARCATION DAM OPEKED AND WATER GOES TO WASTE er Mked the Scout s-g=nisation so Well that he let the boys go with no further trouble. However, inquiry revealed that these boys were not members of the Boy Scout organtza- tion nor had they ever belonged to same. Dave Crockett was in from the Casper mountains Saturday and re- ported that he had placed an edict against all boys coming around the asbestos mines uniess in charge of a | | | | person. Memorial day a crowd of | hike never carry firearms unless ac- boys and girls went to the mines and ate their lunches, then some of the crowd broke into the mill and took out about a half case of dynamite stored there, placed the explosive about the foundation of a small | buding and then got off to shoot at the sticks when Dave arrived and interfered. Two of the party were | caught and gave the names of “ay Pearson gnd Clyde Magdefram and stated they were Boy Scouts, but ex- amination of the records here do not show any such boys as members of | the Scout organization. The Scout officials have trained | their boys of the organization to re- spect the rights of others and these men distike very much to have ad- vantage taken by irresponsible boys of this training and thereby hurt the Scoutmaster or other responsible good name of the Scouts. Scouts on | companied by their Scoutmaster and then very seldom and only for etraight target practice. Scouts do not do Gamage and in fact are on the lookout for chances to protect MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1922 the property of other ptople. Per. sons claiming to be Scouts and wh. commit <epredutions shpuld a amined closely, for the Scouts hay. ne wish to harbor such Boys in thei; ranks. SEND YOUR BLANKETS TO PEETES UNION LAUNDRY BLANKET WEEK SPECIAL June 5 to June 10. IVORY SOAP AND SOFT WATER HIGH CLASS HAND WORK PHONE 1232-W GENUINE FORD PARTS Tribune Bldg. NOW: IN FULL SWAY _ The Greatest, Mightiest, Most Gigantic SACRIFICING CLEARANCE SALE Ever Held in Casper The Entire Stock of TheF ASHION SHOP Which Has Always Been Noted for Its Stylish, High Class Goods , In order to secure a lease on a centrally located storeroom for our regular Clothing, Gents’ Furnish- At Prices That Defy Competition THE WHY OF IT stock of the Washion Shops’ We pocgtt: the stock from Mr. Friedman at a GREAT DISCOUNT, as ill-health in his family necessitates his going to California, and he took a big loss to close the deal. We Want the Storeroom for Our Regular Line of Busi- ness as Quick as Possible and to Get It WE WILL SLAUGHTER THE PRICES On All Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses, Wraps, Coats, Silk Sweaters, Blouses, Waists, Underwear, Hosiery, Gloves, Lace Goods, Furs, Novelties The Prices Tell the Tale Better than words can describe. No special items are mentioned as, Everything Must Be Sold Quick, Fast, Rapid, Speedy AND WE DEPEND ON THE PRICES TO DO IT Come Early While Sizes and Assortments are Complete. funds or Exchanges at This Sale. M.D. Barnett Outfitting Co. In Our New Location : 154 South Center Street No Re- Townsend Building |Our usual COLUMBIA » “CASPER’S FAMILY THEATER” - ~ TODAY “ALMA, WHERE DO YOU LIVE?” Presented by COLUMBIA STOCK COMPANY Featuring Harris, Blanchard and Mtlie also Y¥ PROGRAM West First St. Off Center PHOTOP Admission 40c. HU THEATER Jme 8-9-10-11 Carl Eaemmle Presents THE FIRST REAL MILLIOW DOLLAR PICTURE “Foolish Wives” AND : WITH VON STROHEIM “A MAN YOU WILL LOVE TO HATE” A Bishop-Cass Theater TODAY AND TUESDAY Gigantic in Conception and Achieverment. Romance irresistiblé thread- ed through a maelstrom of hate and war and confla- gration. Remarkable feats of Maciste the Mighty. Yes—“Cabiria” is Wonder- ful! Harry Raver presents a Splendid new edition of “CABIRIA” is the ultimate ofispectacular dramas Thousands of soldier-actors, a fleet of ships of war, and | hundreds of trained animals, mark this romantic story as the wonder production of a ‘decade. usual 40c admission will prevail. In most places “CABIRIA” has played at advanced peices Y A TEN-REEL PRODUCTION