Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 21, 1923, Page 4

Awe AA Re tne HR RA eo A ~ PAGE FOUR. Cpe Caspet Oallp Crivune FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1823 ALLIED NATIONS CONSIDER PLEA FOR FOOD LOAN German Request for Permission to Pledge Resources Is Referred to Home Governments PARIS, Dec. 21.—(By The Associated Press) .—Ger- many’s application for authorization to pledge resources as a guarantee for a food loan from the United States was referred by the reparation commission today to the home governments of the various delegates. It also was de- cided that the commission’s committee on guarantees should make a thorough investiga tion as to the food situation in Ger- many. The Germans attended their appi!- cation before action was taken upon it. Article 248 of the treaty of Versailles was invoked, as well as article 251, there being a question as to jurisdiction. Article 248 pro- ides that the first charge upon all Germany's assets and resources CALLED BEFORE JURY IN DENVER Proof of Charge Made Against Prosecutor Will Be Sought. | DENVER Colo., Dec. 21.—A sub: Poena to appear before the federal grand jury which convenes January 22, to substantiate his charges re cently made from the pulip of the ant Avenue Denver that ( States district ‘1g in league with bootlegge be tssued for the James Thomas | district attorney Hillyer announced yesterday. The Rev. Thomas made hls accusations during the course of a sermon delivered from the pulpit of the Grant Avenue church on Nov- ember 18 last. At that time he clared he would welcome an op: portunity to appear before the fed- eral grand jury and present his evi- dence. District attorney Hillyer at that time demanded a retraction, which hodist church of | the Rey. Thomas refused to make. The day following the accusations the district attorney vehemently DERVER MINT COINAGE HITS RECORD MARK DENVER, Colo., Dec. 21—The ®olnage of the United States mint in Denver totalled $40,931,000 in the calendar year of 1923, compared with $15,600,000 in 1922, according to a report issued today by Frank EH, Shepherd, Superintendent. The pur- chase of bullion in 1928 amounted to $10,928,992.11 compared with $20,- 2 9 for 1922, The total of the cotnage for 1923 was divided, $.811,000 silver dollars and 1,704,000 double eagles valued at $24,120,000, The ,drop in the purchase of bullion was traceable to silver valued at was purchased, while ar just closing the chase amounted to but $1,066,16: The purchase of gold during 1 showed an increase over 1 The purchase for 1922 was $8,785,885.92 ae 9 atracss San aie Se | NEWS BRIEFS NEW YORK, Dec. 21—New York busy with its Christmas shopping, enjoyed summer weather today, the last day of autumn. The weather, Forecaster Scarr sald, mostly was continuance of one of the mildest years on reco’ NEW YORK, 21—Frank I, Cobb, chief editorial writer of the New York Wor'd,"died to day at his home after a long illness, Dec. NEW YORK, Dec. 21—Stock- holders of the Texas and Pacific railway which has been in financial difficulties, today approved a reor- ganization pls The plan has al- ready been approved by the directors of the road. WASHINGTON, Dec. 21—Sult has been filed by Delegate Sutherland of Alaska in the district of Columbia supreme court to enjoin Secretary Hoover from permits for fishi Mr democ duced sressional investigat ministration of Alas @erves under control of the depart- ment of commerce. WHITH PLAIN A single pansy burst into the yard of Mrs. M. M. D: officially the last day of au COLUMBIA, Mo., Deo. next convention of the Pre gress of the world Seville. Spain. May held at P Home Saddened by Death of Child Carol W. Linman, 5 years died last night at the fami 1138 West Eleventh street. ‘° rangements @ been made for the funeral. ‘The remains are at tho Shaffer-Gay chapel. _ i ’ Ben ae moe ‘~ on md i shall be the cost of reparation and all other costs arising under the treaty of supplementary agreements or arrangimonts, “subject to such exceptions as the reparation cem- mission may approve.’ Article 251, originally invoked, tists the priority of such costs and spec!- fies that priority may be allowed by the governments of the allied and associated powers to permit Ger- many to pay for food supplies, raw materials, eto., judged by the govern- ments to be essential to enable Ger- many to meet her reparation obliga- tions. —— SUMMARY OF NIGHT NEWS ATHENS.— Admiral Coundou- riotis assumed the regency of Greece. NEW YORK.—J. A. H. Hop- kins, chairman of the committee of 48, characterized Henry Ford as o “reactionary of the first water” for his announced support ot President Coolidge in the com- ing campaign. WASHINGTON.—Improved ag- ricultural and banking conditions throughout the country were re- flected in the operations of the war finance corporation in the past year, according to the an- nual report to congress. WATERTOWN, S. D.—Plans to put Henry Ford's name on tho primary ballot are being carried forward by the South Dakota Ford for President club, regard- less of Ford's declaration that he would not be a candidate for president, James F. Houlihan, chairman, announced, MUNICH.—A Saxon actor, Hans Bartel, has been arrested on the charge of threatening the life of Dr. Von Kahr, military dic- tator. Bartel is sald to have con- fessed that he intended to shoot Von Kahr, TOLEDO.—Two men were killed and a boy injured when a street car was derailed at a crowded business corner. MANY WIN PRIZES AT VF. W. MASK BALL The dance given by the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the Arkeon last night drew out a large crowd of persons who had donned masquerade costumes for the occasion. Six prizes were given out. They had been donated by Casper merchants. Among the men, first prize was won by Mr, Rautert. It was a pair of shoes donated by Jessen Brothers. cond prize was a toilet’ set by Scott Clothiers to M. T. Rice, and third prize was a due bill by Camp- bell Johnson Clothiers, It was won by a Mr, Eddy. Among the ladies Miss Mortimer won a manicuring set donated by the Little Brick con- fectionery, Miss Grace Stone won a pair of silk hose given by Fuchs, and Mrs. E. R. Purkiser won a © cap by Blakey and Com- WOMAN SLAIN BY BANDITS ONAWA, Iowa, Dec. 21.—Word was received here by A. T. Christen- sen that his sister, Mrs. C. R. Earl- hart, formerly Miss Emily Christen- sen, had been slain by Mexican bandits at her home in Tula, Mexico. ho bandits, upon entering the residence, are said to have demand- | ed money and jewels, and being un- able to procure them, shot and killed Mrs. Earthart. Many Firemen Overcome in Fighting Blaze MUSKEGC Mich., Dee, 21.— than a score of firemen were come and damage estimated at oximately $100,000 was caused re in the Russell block last e fire damaged the offices of the Only One . Miss Alice Peckham (above), U. 8. District Court clerk of Raode} Island, is the only woman in the couhtry, it is sald, holding that office. Photo taken in Psat y| RI. Bank Robber Is Taken Back SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. Montana officers with Arthur as “Fred” Davis in » ave here te y from California enroute to Conrad, Mont. where Davis is wanted as the al leged ring leader of a gang of bank robbers which operated in thut state, It is expected Davis will bo kept here several days while au thorities check up on his movemen*n while in Salt Lake some time ago Four alleged members of the Mon tana robber gang were arrest here recently. Davis got away but was apprehended in Los Angeles. —— LATE SPORTS NEW YORK, Dec: 21.—Heavy- weights will feature the boxing card at Madison Square Garden tonight with Ad Stone, of Philadelphia, matched against Billy Shade, of California, in the main contest of 12 rounds. BANK IS SHORT|2ride to Wear HALF MILLION; CASHIER HELD ST. LOUIS, Mo., Dec. 21.— The Chippewa Bank in the southern part of the city, closed today, and a report reached prosecuting officials that the shortage may reach $500,- 000. Gottlieb Wyermann, president, issued a statement that the cashier John 8. Carr, confessed that he was short in his accounts and returned $34,000, but that the exact shortage has not been ascertained. The capital of the bank is given as $200,000 and the surplus as $100, 000, Use of British Ship Protested WASHINGTON, Decy 21.— A protest against the action of offi- clals of the American Bar associa- tion In arranging to take a delega- tion to London on the British steam- er Berengaria next summer was made today, by E. J. Henning, act- ing secretary of labor. “I am planning on being there,” Mr, Henning wrote to R. EB. L. San- er, of Dallas, Téxas, president of the association, ‘but I feel that I can- not accept the arrangements you lave made and I will travel on one of our own ships.” GIRLS PERISH IN BIG FIRE MINNMAPOLIS, “Minn., Dec. 21. —Several girl employes of the In- ternational Stock Food company, working on the second and third floors of the building may have lost thelr lives in the fire which destroy- ed the building late today, it was feared by officials of the company; A check of the employes was started by fire marshals and firemen risked their lives venturing into the fur- nace of flames looking for possible victims, Half Million New Members In M. E. Church CHICAGO, Dec. 21—(By The As sociated Press}—An increase of 465,000 members of the Methodist Episcopal church curing the cur- rent quadrennium, bringing the to- tal membership to 4,774,520, was re ported today by the committee on |* conservation and advance from fig- ures taken dut of the Methodist year book for 1924, i western Union Telegraph Company, lodge rooms of the Knights of Pyth- a wholesale plumbing establish- i ment and a restaurant, ‘Lukis Fine and Fresh Wedding Gown 130 Years Old NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—A wedding gown 130 years old will be worn next Wednesday by Miss Josephine Lanier when she is married in the litte Churen Around the Corner, to Major Junius W. Jones, air cerv- ico, U, 8, A. The gown was worn by Miss Lan- fer’s great great grandmother, when she was married to Albert Gallatin, secretary of the treasury under President Thomas Jefferson, tn 1793. Mrs, Gallatin was Anna Nichol-| son, daughter af Commander James Nicholson, captain of the Trumbull, the first American frigate. RIDING DEVICE CLAIMS TOLL LONG BEACH, Calif, Dee. 21— T. A. Belllott, 20, seaman third class derailed sixty feet above the ground. It did not leave the trestle, however. A few minutes later an ambulance hastening to the scene collided with an automobile and Mrs. J. O. Mc- was probably fatally hurt and her husband seriously inpured. re RECLAMATION ‘COMMITTEE TO TOUR PROJECTS WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—The advisory committee on reclamation which next month will inspect se eral government projects in ‘he west, will meet about the middle of January at Salt Lake City with the Federated Water Users, representing practically all of the projects, to- gather informaticn for recommenda tions to Secretary Work. The REMEMBER Absolutely Pure Has to Offer. on the U. 8, 8. California, was killed itinerary for the trip has not been and _14 other persons were injured completed. Sleds Wagons Automobiles Smoking Stands Doll Carriages Kiddie Kars ~ ESAS £3 Silverware : Electric Percolators Electric Toasters Watches Pocket Knives Scissors A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL TREASURY TAX BILL PRESENTS BIG JOG, CLAIM House Committee May Not Finish Work in Two Weeks. WASHINGTON, Dec , 21—The house ways and means committee is making spbstantial progress in its consideration of the administration provisions of the treasury’s tax bill, but in the opinion of members, it cannot complete its wark on these features during the two weeks re- cess of congress over the holidays. Experts are being consu'ted to determine the probable effects of the proposed changes and to explain them from the treasury standpoint. Whether the committee will take up the tax reduction suggestions of Sec- retary Mellon after completing its or will sidetrack the measure fo; consideration of a soldier bonus wi!) be determined by a conference o; house republicans after the recess. ——————_—_ N. Y. EVENING . POST SOLD —_ NEW YORK, Dec, 21.--Cyrus 1. Kurtis, Philadelphia publisher to- aay purchased the New York Eve. ning Post one of the oldest after. noon papers in New York. The an nouncement was made after a stock. holders’ meeting. “Sundry Suits” Are Discarded “Sunday suit of clothes the av age man of totay has an automo: ment plan, the National Association of Retail Clothiers have deduced from a national survey. After twenty years’ research, a Londoner has devised a method of creating textile designs by means of study of the administrative features photography without a lens. : ag @ a 3 3 @ 8 : : i.) 5 a. a » i=} be | 8 3. : a Lasting until Christmas, very low prices HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS: Flash Lights Safety Razors Air Guns Thermos Bottles Shot Guns , Rifles ARTISTICALLY TIED Christmas Candies Are One Pecan Nut Loaf, regular $1.50 value. and the Finest Casper Bons, 6 Ibs. for $1.85. Pure Christmas Mixed, WEEE ARE AE ARSE AL BUSINESS MEN Don’t Neglect Your Employees at Christmas Time THEY ALL LIKE CANDY | PRINCESS CONFECTIONERY Offers to you the opportunity to avail yourself of a liberal discount on LUKIS FINE CANDIES if pur- chased in quantity lots. This offer holds good on all candy packed in 12-0z. to 5-pound lots. SOME BEAUTIFUL GIFT BOXES FOR EMPLOYEES AND FRIENDS $1.00] A CANDY CANE FREE WITH EACH PURCHASE Per lb, ee for ee, 400€ 6 Ibs. for 85c; per lb..... .20¢ Fresh-made Peanut Bar, 5 pounds to box. Per box... FREE---A CANDY CANE We have extended the offer of a Free Candy Cane with every purchase of the following sale items. This gives all folks an opportunity, a chance to get in on this free offer for Christmas. EXTRA SPECIALS Mixed French Chocolates and Bon- Per box ... 85¢e 5 Ibs. to box, The PRINCESS Confectionery “The Most Beautiful Store in the West” GROUND FLOOR, CONSOLIDATED ROYALTY BLDG. One 2-lb, Box of Fancy Cherries, reg. $3 value. High-grade Assorted Chocolates, 81% pounds to box. Pers box kis sais is cscs Special Family Box Assortment, 414 pounds to box. Fresh made Peanut Brittle. ne ae he Re oH n a BY} on" > PASASA os Dae ze $2.00 \ $1.50 ......,. 91.00 Per box... 85e