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PAGE FOUR MINE DISASTER AT KEMMERER SECOND LARGEST IN HISTORY OF STATE, UNION EXECUTIVE SAYS dames Morgan, secretary treasurer of the United Mine - Workers of America in district No. 22, which includes all} of Wyoming, arrived in Casper Tuesday evening from Gebo on his way to Kemmerer to assist in the work of caring for the families whose relatives were victims in the mine explo- - sion there yesterday morning. @ : With the exception of the Hanna xplosion in 1903," said Mr. Mor- hen the lives of 159 miners complices. them down, cape. scrupulous gambler. guilt. in the drama, and the keeps going at an even pitch. there was an explosion there which took 69 lives “The Frontier No. 1 mine at Kem- merer, where yesterday's disaster took place, ts not considerd particu- larly dangerous although allthe mines in that district generate considerable by a gas explosion, the Kem- disaster appears to be the great t n the history of Tesistably enjoyable. seared iy 1 Hanna, where a n took place in| S88 and damp. Twe greatest loss of| y dangerous| lite ever recorded there was about} ork. Again in 1908| S¢Ven years ago when asven miners were Killed inthe Susie mine three miles north of the Frontier mine by @ gas explosion. “The Frontier No, 1 ts the oldest mine operated by the Kemmerer Coal company and has never had a serious explosion. It was closed for some time due to a water flow which had to pumped out but was re-opened A year ago.”’ Morgan left this afternoon at 5 for Kemmerer, ‘IOLA DANA COMING I LOVE IN THE DARK” Continuons—1! te 11 HAS THRILLING PLAY Whether one likes | about LAST TIMES. TODAY “FIGHTING please in day theater, John Moroso, tells of the adoption of an orphan by a woman who is a mem- ber of a gang of thieves. Her husband is affiloted with blindness during the day, and only at night can he ste. She compels him to work with her ao- When the police track “Tim” manages to es- Mary—the orphan—obtains a Position with a kindly minister, whose son is being defrauded by an un Mary obtains Tim's aid in exposing the crook who is causing her benefactor’s son to steal, and she manages to put back the amount of money stolen without the father being aware of the son's There are many unexpected turns excitement It is frequently relieved by scenes of sheer comedy, and the combination is ir- IN ‘WOMAN CONQUERS’ good acting, scenes of pictorial beauty or thrills and action, there {s much that wil “The Woman Conquers," the First National attraction in which} Katherine MacDonald opened a two run yesterday at the America “The Woman Conquers” is the story! of Ninon LeCompte, a young social leader of New York ho ts thoroughly he Casper Daily Cridune bored by the frivolities and dissipa- tions of her friends. In her longing to get away from that life she yearns for the primitive, Then her uncle dies and leaves her large fur inter- ests in the Hudson Bay country. When Ninon arrives there she finds that her uncle's partner, Lazar, a halfbreed, has been trying to stea! the estate from her. The struggle between the refined girl and the brutal backwoodsman forms the basis of highly tie offering ana one beralies Hy one exciting incidents. non’s struggle ‘to take Van Court, her soclety suitor to safety by dog train through a ter- rifio blizzard is thrilling enough to take one’s breath away. The cast is one that earns special attention. Beautifu) Katherine Mac- Donald has never before had a part which called for so much real effort. She reveals great power as an emo- tional actress In the supporting cast are such stars as Bryant Washburn, Mitchell Lewis, and June Blyidge. Each of them has a role worthy of so dis- tinguished an interpreter. Players lke these would make any photoplay \worth while. In this case each one |has plenty to do and this feature is a feast for film fans. The company includes Clarissa Sel- wynne, Boris Karloff and Francis Mo- Donald, not to forget an Indian miss, nT TT BLOOD” In “Love in the Dark,” the new Metro photoplay which is acheduled to ROUND 8 be shown on the screen at the Wy. oming Theater tomorrow, Viola Dana also has one of the most dramatic and ex- se citing photoplays in which she has ever appeared. In fact, it {s a combina- ALICE LAKE tion of the various elements Which have made this dininutive star one of : the most vivacious, charming and Se talented screen actresses today. It has a bit of the appealing tenderness “SHORE ACRES” of “The Five Dollar Baby,” something of the drama of “Seeing’s Believing,” —and— and the love interest of “The Four: teenth Lover.” All in all, {t is one of “ 5 9 the most satistying photoplays tn ‘TRUE BLUE which thin charming star has yet Been Comedy presented. xz : The story, which was written by ~10e—30c 10c—30c : By NO FOOLIN’ GOOD TIME AT ‘ 7 ‘LOVE IN THE Evansville Dance 25 THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 DARK SEVEY’S ORCHESTRA The famous story of Robin Hood and his Maid Marian told anew for 20th century eyes. The sped age of chivalry and ro- ee brought forward 800 years and presented with ‘Is Divorce a Failure” the ificent > There is a fight to the death between a man and ‘ mp pag B gry shark; a shipwreck in mid-ocean; a yoleano Sectng me of medieval forth fire and flame, molten lava streaming down the land. side of the crater; and a roaring typhoon and tempest. Eng! Comedy “Green as Grass” Snapshots —Special— GEORGE HALLE Casper’s Favorite Entertainer Appearing at Mat. 3; Eve., 7:30, 9:30 THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY First Time Shown at Regular 40c Prices CASINO DANCE PALAC (MOOSE BUILDING) Originators of Casper’s Beauty Contest THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN CASPER TO RECEIVE A 40-ACRE LEASE WHICH MAY MAKE HER AN OIL QUEEN ENTER TONIGHT DANCE WHERE IT IS COOL DANCE TO THE BEST MUSIC DANCE ON THE BEST FLOOR Hear Marie Roderick and Doug Isitt In the Latest Song Successes Original TAVERN ORCHESTRA Extra Extra Thursday Evening SURPRISE DANCE THIS WILL BE A REAL SURPRISE PARTY AND THE BIGGEST FEATURE YET DO NOT MISS IT—WE GUARANTEE A GOOD TIME— A SURPRISE FOR THE LADIES “WHERE EVE ODY GOES” O DANCE PALACE “We Make ’Em Dance” CASIN ) A i a Gi ( “A Day at Shows at 7 and 9 Have you been watching CASPERS FAMI B44 1 THE 1923 REVUES COMPANY Presents A Musical Tabloid Featuring GEORGE SLOCUM AND HARRY CARR AT THEIR BEST WILLIAM DUNCAN in “The Silent Vow” West First, off Center Street Coming—“THE FOREMOST FOUR” Arkeon Dancing Academy BEAUTY CONTEST Boost for her, Boys, only a few more days left. First Prize—Trip to California; Second Prize—Diamond Ring; SPECIAL VOTES GIVEN AWAY AT THE DANCE TONIGHT All candidates must turn their outstanding votes in the Ballot Box Tonight ‘ADMISSION FREE “Wyoming’s Greatest Amusement Palace” about two years old whose brief ap- pearance scores in a lighter vein. The picture has been produced of a) pretentious scale from the scenes of New York society life with all the modern ornaments to the incidents in the North amid trackless snows. “The Woman Conquers” was writ: ten by Violet Clark and directed by Tom Forman. B, P, Schulberg pre- sents it. BE BE So tb SHAMS OF SOCIETY BORE WOMAN IN AMERICA FILM Occasionally there {s a woman who becomes tired of society, who sees its shams and becomes keyed to the de- sire to see a different and a nobler phase of life. It is such a woman TEETHING AND HOT WEATHER are very hard on the little ones. foment Sterdem st Gomesh tad infantum, quickly controlled by CHAMBERLAIN’S COLIC.and DIARRHOEA REMEDY, Helps children and older ‘persons too. A 42) LY THEATRE #7 YR BOE SL . the Races” Admission 10-—40c your favorite’s standing? Wrist Watch. Conwa: Conrad Tearle, lagle and OLA NEGRI ag 8 + gorgeous mod- ern woman of many loves in her first all- American triumph! itt re cnc STARTING SUNDAY who {s portrayed iu “The Woman Conquers” which is now playing at the America theater. Katherine Mac- Donald is the woman, Bryant Wash- burn plays the leading part opposite Miss MacDonald while that great character actor of the north country, Mitchell Lewis, is also in the film. The story is of a woman sought af- ter by soclety and by one of those undeveloped beings that exist from the excitement of society. An oppor- tunly comes for her to break away and she does it, going into the Hud- son Bayco untry where the dangers and difficulties prevent her becoming affilcted with anything like ennui. When two face danger together sentiment develops into real love, and a yery weak man becomes suddenly strong in character. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1923, LEAH BAIRD DRAMA ON RIALTO SCREEN HOLDS KIGK, PUNCH AND BEAUTY If thrills and espectacular punches are what put the kick in moving pic- tures, then the Associated Exhibitors Picture, “Is Divorce a Failure?” by and with Leah Baird has a enprly of kicks that Mr, Volstead would never allow in any self respecting % Yesterday's audience at the Rialto Theatre where “Ie Divorce a Faliure?" is running got its first —in— Assisted by ‘The Old Show MARY PICKFORD “FRIENDS” Do You Want to See the Difference’ Between a Picture Show 12 Years Ago and The Show of Today? The New Show 1. Opening with the usual 1. Selection— showing of about twenty Netto Ladies’ Orchestra advertising slides. 2. Pathe News— 2> ‘Announcement Slides— The World Before Your Eyes ~ : Requests, Warnings, etc. 3. Comedy— 3. oe on the sh 2 eo “WEST IS WEST” the operator is adjusting the : ‘ha es 4. GEORGEHALLE—_ Casper’s Favorite Entertainer ~ 4. Special Two-reel Feature: 5. *60c HARRY CAREY, HENRY WALTHALL an LIONEL BARRYMORE This is one of Mary’s first productions and was filmed about twelve years ago. Eastern Society life to fin peace and quiet. “ROBIN First Time Shown at LAST TIMES TODAY KATHERINE MACDONALD — Supported By BRYANT WASHBURN JUNE ELVIDGE —and— MITCHELL LEWIS anes “THE WOMAN CONQUERS’ The thrilling story of a pair who broke away from Hudson Bay Country, and found everything but —Also Comedy— “THE MUMMY” —and— NEWS AND TOPICS Shows at 1, 2, 3:30, 5, 6:30, 8 and 9:30 THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS —in— d peace and quiet in the 10c & 40c HOOD” Regular 40c Prices AMERICAE ‘THE MIDNIGHT ALARM’ THE YEAR’S MOST MELO-DRAMATIC ACHIEVEMENT SES ASE So ee Feature Picture— WALTER HIERS JACQUELINE LOGAN 7 A Paramount Picture 6. Exit March— Netto Ladies’ Orchestra Don’t Miss This Entertainment You'll Enjoy “The Old Show’ MANY LITTLE NOVELTIES FOR LAUGHING PURPOSES RIALT THREE DAYS ONLY thrill when & passenger steamer sinks at sea, hundreds perishing. Then they breathlessly watched Richard Tucker battle with a man-eating shark, and while they wondered how he could win a victory in a fist fight with big Tom Santschi and Walter McGil, they were additionally thrilled and amazed and awed by the marvel. ous realism of a volcanic eruption and a typhoon. RUISES Alternate aj and cold AN HOUR” of Starting TOMORROW, His Wonderful Big Feature Picture “GRANDMA'S “HERE’S YOUR MAN” A Western Drama 10c and 40c Sunday—Monday uesday—Wednesday