Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, May 17, 1923, Page 1

Weather Forecast ‘WYOMING—Snow or rain probable tonight and Friday. Colder Friday and extreme southeast portion to- night. ———— Ce The Tribune Carries More Classified Advertising Than Any Paper in Wyoming - Casper Daily Tribune {EDITION | VOLUME Vil. CAPTIVES poco SENATORIAL TOGA IS — yk GIVEN ALVA B.ADAMS Son of FormerColorado Governor Named to Succeed the Late Samuel D. Nicholson in Appointment Announced Today by Governor Sweet, Ranks as Conservative DENVER, Colo., May 17.—(By The Associated Press.)—Alva B. Adams, of Pueblo, is Colorado’s new United States senator. Senator Adams is a Democrat. who died in April. He was appointed today by Gov. William E. Sweet. He will succeed the late Samuel D. Nicholson, Republican, The new senator is ranked as a conservative. He is an attorney. He was born in Colo- rado and is a son of Alva Adams, three times governor of Colorado. Governor Sweet mendations of ex-President Woodrow Wilson, William G. McAdoo, and Wil- liam J, Bryan in making the appoint- ment. Huston Thompson, a member of the federal trade commission, was urged by the former president, while| Mr. McAdoo and Mr. Bryan asked| the governor to appoint Morrison Shafroth, son of ex-Senator Shafroth, enator Adams will serve until after the election to be held in the fall of 1924, when a senator will be} ted to complete Senator Nichol- son's term, which expires in 1926. The appointment was carried through by Governor Sweet in spite! { last minute efforts of a group of} ignored recom-! COMMITTEES OF VETERANS MAP PLANGFOR MEMORIAL DAY HERE Plans for the fitting observance of Memorial day in Cas- per were perfected at a meetin: Wednesday evening of com- mittees from the three veterans’ organizations. The Memorial day parade will form at 9 o’clock on South Center street opposite the city hall. E, A, Pelletier of the local post of the Spanish-American War Veterans will be e democrats who opposed) Adams. When it became last Tuesday t enator ams was the probable choice. of " the progressives, who to conference with Gov-! or Sweet to reconcile the liber: group ta the appointment, fought the; to name Adams, As a further step toward conciliation, the new senator was summoned from Pueblo} ‘Tuesday night and met a committee of five progressive democrats in Den- ver. The committee submitted the program of the progressive element, odelied along lines similar to those, advocated by United States Senator L ette. A portion of this pro-| m was accepted and entorsed by. Adams-and some of It was rejected: a result of the Tuesday night ceting the progressives were sald] have been divided. However, # final conference was held Wednesday between James H. Causey of Denver, member of the committee, and Gor or Sweet and the appointment fol- lowed today. Governor Sweet issued a formal statement in which he said: ‘The progressives and conserva- in the United States senate are| arly tied that the appointment om Colorado has attracted the at- ton of the entire country. The n whom I have appointed will cast/ vote with the progressives and actively co-operate with this DUD. ‘One of the most tmportant ques- ons. confronting the new United tes senator from Colorado will be problem of world co-operation for e. Mr. Adams {s convinced that} United States cannot longer re- e to join the League of Nations.) hich has the object in view. He is} an Internationalist, believing that In all problems relating to international affairs the United States should lead and not follow.” POLICY STATEMENT ISSUED BY ADAM DENVER, Colo. May 17.—In a statement issued following his ap- pointment today, Senator-elect Alva B. Adams said: “As a member of the United States senate I shall regard the people of Colorado as my clients and shall have) which conflict with 10 interests Pig “Ro not and cannot know the full | nature of the problems that may arise during my term. But I do have} views and principles more or less fundamental in thelr nature which| will control my actions where they are applicable. “As to the operation of railroads, it may be that government owner- skip and control is the solution of the transportation problem, but I be-) Neve that a further test of private ownership of the roads, with continued government supervision, made before our system 1s changed. | ome parta of the Exch-Cummins railroad bill I do not indorse, and I| think they ought to be repealed. I favor tlie repeal of the clause creat- ing the ratlroad labor board. It has| (Continued on Page Three.) LOS ANGELES, Calif, May 17.— (rs. Bertha Sheehan askea the law © make her children Ive with her ut was told the superior court ald not manufacture affect aN hel Sheeham, 20 years old; nestic difficulties left thelr mother md made a home for themselves in} /) apartment house grouped them- es together before Judge Edwin | . Hahn, in the juvenile court, while | bank of Toronto and escaped with should be}: Election Called In Minnesota To Name Solon ST. PAUL, Minn., May 17.—A special primary . and. election was called today by Governor J. A. O. Preus to ffl the vacancy caused by the death of the lite United Senator Knute Nelson. Under # writ authorizing such a step, the governor set June 18 for the primary and July 16 for the election. The calling of the election defi- nitely sets at rest reports that Gov- ernor Preus intended to resign as the ttae’s chief executive to become United States senator. Under the ru- mored plan, Lieutenant. Governor Collins would have become governor and then would have appointed Mr Preus to the senatorship. It was not indicated today whether the governor wou'd be a candidate at the primary. patent Riceate: e ieee FULTON WOULD MAKE AMEKDS BOSTON, Mass.; May 17.—The Massachusetts Boxing Commission has recelyed word from Jimmy John- ston, manager of Fred Fulton, that the latter is ready to make amends for the breach of contract committed when the Minnesota plasterer fought Floyd Jounson in New Jersey on April 16 when they had contracted to fight in Boston. The two boxers and their managers stand suspended by both the Massachusetts and New York commissions, It was said here that Jack McAuliffe, II, probab'y would be Fulton's opponent in place of Johnson when he fulfilled his contract to fight here, Bandits Loot Canadian Bank WINNIPEG, Man., adits early today broke Mather, Manitoba, branch May 11.—Ban- into the of the $3,000. They overpowered the teller who was sleeping in the building. ———— CENTENNIAL PLANNED. ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 17. — The 100th anniversary of the Missouri province of the Soclety of Jesus will be celebrated Sunday, it was an- nounced today. The province includes Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. AFFECTION IS OUTSIDE JURISDICTION OF COURT N'T GATCH FLIES WITH VINEGAR, MOTHER TOLD Mrs. Sheehan stood alone, them hungrity. When John joined h’s brother and ister, the mother sald she ‘could stand it no longer,” and #0 appealed to the court to send them all home, “Have you ever stopped to think| eyeing | 18, and John, 17, who, after| thera might be some fault on your] vinegar, You must give affeotion to side?” the court asked, | “Judge,” replied the mother, | am a good woman, There fs noth'ng wrong with my character; I can prove it to you.’ “1| ehltdren to support you, but it is up marshall of the day and tne organiza tions will fal in line in the follow- ing order: G. A. R. and Indian War veterans; American Legion band; Spanish-American War Veterans; Veterans of Foreign Wars; American Legion; army and navy nurses; Am- erican Legion auxiliary; high school cadets; Boy Scouts; civic and lodge rganiaztion. The parade will progess to Highland cemeter; where fitting exercises will be held, At Wednesday evening's meeting the Spanish-American War veterans were represented by J. L. Peete-and E. A. Pel'etier; the Veterans of For. eign Wars by T. R. Hughes and BE. R. Purkiser; the American. Legion by C. A. Muck and G. H. Carhart. oo INSULTING BEGGAR 1S GIVEN TERM IN JAIL CHEYENNE, Wyo., May 11.—Her- bert Brown, deaf and dumb beggar, “cussed out” persons who did not contirbute to him on the street. No, he didn’t develop ability to speak when dented alms, but did his “cuss- ing’ via the pencil and pad medium, holding insulting comments before the eyes of persons whom he followed ed to thirty days in jail and given the optional opportunity to leave town. He left. CASPER, WYO., THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1923. a DOZEN \! a jury deliberation of over 26 |jury’s vi ;mentarily speechless. Mex Parley Centers On Oil Article 27 MEXICO CITY, May 17.— the promulgation of the constitution on May 17, 1922. ‘With the article formally before the conference, together with Mexico's oft-repeated agsertions that its pro-| visions are not retroactive, President Obregon’s commissioners expected to the able to announce what assur- ances the edministration was pre- pared to offer meeting Washington's request for positive guarantees. This question, it is expected will furnish! the first vital crisis in the negotin-| tions. It is unofficially learned that the United States commissioners are not “You don't understand my ques- tion”, the court id “It fa the tase | of every parent to keep the love and affection of his children. You are} responsib’e for the ohildren leaving! you, You cannot catch files with gain affection, I can ordor your to you to make them love you and| lve with you, I eannct manufac ture affection here.” (By The Associated Press.)—} The recognition commissioners of the United States and Mex. ico met today to discuss troublesome article 27 of the Mexi- can constitution, the article that nationalizes the sub-soil min- erals. The United States is asking Mexico to guarantee pro- tection of petroleum rights acquired by Americans before departing from the principles laid down at the opening session on Mon- day, although they are prepared to insist that the basic principles of in- ternational law, where American in- terests are involved, be respected regardless of state or federal legis- lation. MEXICO CIAY, May 17.(By The Associated Press.)\—Overwhelming en- dorsement of President Obregon's method of handling the recognition question was given by the chamber of deputies today when a resolution expressing sympathy and confidence in the executive waa carried by a vote of 181 to nine. Senor Obregon sent a message to the chamber ex- pressing. gratitude. 200 DEPORTED IRISH BACK IN BRITAIN Securities mail fraud case in federa for blocks, He was arrestec, sentenc-| Due to the prominence of the defen erdict came as an unexpected blow, | bonds, ran; | 000 were made. _ { HOLYHEAD, Wales, May 17—Tho! hundred or more persons rounded up in England in the Irish raids Inst March and deported te Dublin for, internment, arrived here today, The| government of tho Irish Free State furnished a military escort, Except for ainging and cheering thero was| no demonstration, NDANGERED BY BANDIT-TRO ring extending ov: hours, dants, the trial attracte Vogel Gettier, 28, Charleston, W. Va., accountant, was the only one acquitted, Immediately after the return of the verdicts, federal Judge J. W. Woodrough sentenced the defendants, who were convicted as follows: Thomas H. Matters, Omaha attor- ney, five years in Leavenworth, Kan- sas, federal penitentiary, end fine of $10,000, Walter Lu Stickel, Kearney, Neb., millionaire lumberman, two years in federal prison and $10,000 fine. Willard V. Mathews, Omaha, for- mer president of the Guaranty Se- curities company, five years in the federal prison and $10,000 fine. Ralph B. Sunderland, former Om- aha coal merchant, one year and one day in federal prison and $10,000 fine. Harold R. Crozier, Omaha, eccount- ant, fined $1,000. Goerge L. Roach, Denver, Colo., ac- countant, fined $1,000, Robert D. Eykelboom, Denver, banker, fined $1,000. Homer Molyneux, Denver, banker, fined $1,000. John BH. Hecox, fined $1,000. Lucian B. Fuller, title examiner, Kansas City, and his brother, Harris Fuller, accountant, Lincoln, Neb., and the Rev. Charles H. Rogers, Congre gational minister, who were also found guilty were not sentenced yes- terday but will learn their fate when the federal court convenes today at Lincoln, Neb. All defen @n announcement declaring that an appeal would be made and Judge Woodrough announced that twenty days would be given for the filing of new petitions and heavy. supersedeas ig from $10,000 to $20,- Omaha, banker, The Guaranty case was an fn 4 into the promotion of the Colonial Timber and Coal corporation, organ- {zed by neveral of the defendants and with * headquarters ot W. Va. It claimed a title in fee atmple, to approximately 700,000 acres ot rich Janda tn that state, rich in timber, oll, coal and gas, The cor- poration bonded 148,000 ncres ot the tract In the sum of $2,000,000 market- ing a portion of the issue through the Guaranty Securities companies of (Continued on Page Three.) SWINDLERS ARE FOUND GUILTY Verdict of Jury in Guaranty Securities Case Is Unexpected Blow to Prominent Men Involved; Heavy Fines Meted Out by Judge in Federal Court, Omaha OMAHA, Neb., May 17.—After a hea: all but one of the thirteen defendants in the Guaranty 1 court here were found guilty Wednesday afternoon. which left a majority of the defendants mo- its mado} Charleston, | | PROCLAMATION Whereas, The President of the United States has expressed the hope that, through the symbol of the poppy, worn on Memorial Day, the people of the United States shall pay their tribute to their sol- dier dead} and, Whereas, The American Legion auxiliary, which organization has been officially designated to sup- port the poppy movement, will use to be sold poppies to »e worn prior. to and on Memorial Day, {n commemoration of the heroism of our World war dead, the proceeds of such sales to be || used for alleviating the condition {| | DEAR, OA DEAR} Wor'T HE EVER, OUTGROW THose CHILDISH “TOYS ? of thelr disabled comrades, ex- service men; Now, Therefore, I, John M. Whisenhunt, acting mayor of Cas- per, Wyoming, earnestly urge that the citizens of this city give thelr sincere co-operation to this worthy cause which has for its purpose the commemoration of the sacri- }| \ } | fices of those who gave their lives [| or their health in the defense of thelr country. (Signed) JOHN M. WHISENHUNT, Acting Mayor, Casper, Wyo. Dated May 17, 1923, BALL SCORES NATIONAL LEAGUE. Boston— R.H.E. 060 000 0000-0 9 3 At Pittsburgh Boston -.. -000 000 000 1-1 7 2 Batteries—Cooper and Schmidt; Rudolph and O'Neill. | At Brooklyn— R.HLE.! St. 000 108 500—6 9 1 Brooklyn -—-~..--001 000 01I—3 9 3 Batteries—Haines and Ainsmith; Grimes Decatur and Taylor. ————=_ | Chicago | Philadelphia — Batteries—Alexander, Kaucman and Hartnett; Meadows, Behan and Hen- | Wingo; J. Barnes and Snyder, Smith, ao AMERICAN LEAGUE. At Cloveland— R. Philadelphia . Cleveland _____. 000 000 20*—* Batterles—Relmach and Perkins;| Uhle and O'Neill. At Detroit— | Boston Detroit Batteries—Murray, O'Doul and Picinich; Pillette and Woodall. At Chicago— R. ILE. Washington 4 Chicago Battevies—Warmouth Thurston and Schall, At St. Louls— New York | St. Louis _ Batteries — Bush er an eight weeks’ period and d national attention while the and Shocker, Pruett and Severeid. Schang; Oil Lands Involved In $500,000 Suits CHEYENNE, Wyo., May 17.—(Special to The Tribune.) —Two suits, each asking judgment for $500,000 as the re- sult of transactions in oil land rights in the Salt Creek field, have been filed in the Laramie county district court. Josephine Hanson et al in one suit seek judgment against | D. Johnston and Emile Richardson, both of Cheyenne. Emi'e Richardson and Iver Johnson | also of Cheyenne, are defendants in| the other suit, which hag been filed| by William Hudson as plaintiff. In the first action claim to al- leged rights to the land involved is traced back to 1888, and in the sec: ond suit such clafm is traced to 1864. cn hn daa i ‘MORE LAND IS OPEN TO ENTRY WASHINGTON, May 17.—Public lands tn three states were opened to entry by ex-servico men under an | order issued today by the interior de partment, ‘The tracts include 287 | acres in Baca county, Colorado; 160 FREIGHT TRABFIC HEAVY. | NEW YORK, May 17, — Freight! traffic during the first quarter of 1923 was the he lest in the history of the period, according’ to the Amer. {can Railway association. “NUMBER 189, OP CLASH | FRESH ANXIETY (O AAISED WHEN BRIGANDS MEET CHINESE FORGES Confirmation of Killing Of Three Prisoners by Bandit Army Receeved Today in Shanghai. BULLETIN. WASHINGTON, May 17.—A Pe King dispatch to the state depart- ment today said that Consul John K. Davis and N:ajor {Philoon, as- sistant military attache at ‘Lin- cheng, had reported that the band- its had stated they were ready to negotiate with Chinese authorities for the release of the Americans and other forelgners recently cap- tured. The message said that a representative of the Chinese goy- ernment would arrive on the morn- ing of May 17 to begin the nego- tiations By The Associated Press. Anxiety over the foreign captives held in the Shantung hills by Chinese bandits was heightened todgy when word reached Tientsin from Tsao- |chwang of a clash between | troops of the Chinese government and members of the outlaw band. A de- tachment of bandits, attempting tw Join the main body at the Paotzuku line. mountain ‘ronghold,, was said to ‘At New York— Rov. 4E.| MAVe"beEHMriven back after a sharp Cincinnati 000 102 012— 6 12. 3| M#Ht with the soldiers. | New York 003 054 O1x—13 14 1| | This incident, it is feared, may add | Batteries— Donohue, Krek and) fuel to the smouldering vindictive- ness of the bandits, who already are dewcribed in an unconfirmed report to have hurled three Chinese captives over a precipice to their death as a warning to the authorities. Tho brigands repeatedly have threatened to kill all their prisoners if the troops investing thelr hills were not with- drawn and the bandits, in accord with the terms drafted by thel cheiftain, granted immunity and en- rolled in the national army. Further advices from ‘Tsacchwang confirmed the report that the bandits had moved their captives farther back into the mountain wilderness. Troops had not withdrawn today, but remained surrounding the territory oc pied by the bandits, and com- munication with the captives was be- | coming increasingly difficult, Another alarming evidence of tho general unrest in China was recorded yesterday on the arrival in Shanghai of the train from Peking. Members of the Chinese government gendar- merie had boarded the train, attacked officials, beat Chinese servants who resisted and seized a quantity of loot, retaining possession of the train for several hours, despite the protests of foreigners. Consular representatives aboard, alding the Chinese officials, finally persuaded the gends: to leave, A report reached Shanghai that bandits, entrenched back of Lincheng, were contemplating a sortie to kid- nap more foreigners who have been negotiating for the release of the captives. WASHINGTON, ay 17.—The etate department received today from Peking the text of a not delivered to the Chinese foreign office on May 16 by the diplom: corps in Peking, reiterating that responsibility rests upon the Chinese government to ob tain release of the forelgn. prisoners held by Chinese bandits, and adding that the d'p'omatic corps “waits with impatience for it the Chinese govern- ment) to take, without further de- lay, efficacious measures for the I'ber ation of the prisoners.”* The note added that the diplomatic corps “reserves the right to fx at a later date the nature and scope of the sanctions which the delay in the settlement of this deplorable affair (Continued on Page Twelve.) | acres in Fergus county, Montana, and 160 acres in the Salt Lake land dis. trict, Utah, The department at the same time announced that leases of two tracts of public coal land in Utah would | be offered at auction at a date to be fixed by the Salt Lake land office, BANK SAFE | For the third time in a year the S OB E Casper fire department yesterday af ROBBED ternoon answered a cal! that result FIRE DISCLOSE | ed in the discovery of a still. About | .o 3.30 the fire engine was called to LINCOLN, Neb., May 17.—An un-|-829 ,Weat B. street, the home of efermined amount of money and] Frank Kimmet, It wourd seem that | mecurities were tnken from the snafe| the cause of the fire was an ex ‘and vault which were recovered| plosion and the cause of the ex whn the Grafton BState Bank of plosion was an improper mixture or Grafton was robbed early today. someth'ng of the sort, i S$ ‘MOON’ STILL OWNER DENIES GUILT, IS FINED When the fire was extinguished, the {remains of a copper still was d's: et disclaimed any tus, although r in the onded one was n ex only last night by Judi Kimmet $100 John A, was fined Murry, having been arrested by Ost! cers Pile and Ideen.