Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 24, 1923, Page 14

th om he sh ite PAGE FOURTEEN MEX FEDERALS HOT ON TRAIL OF REBEL FORCE Rebels Halt and Make Preparations to Fight—Casualties In Puebla Fight 500 MEXICO CITY, Dec. 23.—Preparations continued to- day for the pursuit of the main body of Revolutionists, estimated at less than five hundred, which escaped after the capture of Puebla by the federal army under General Eugenio Martinez. temporarily should the pursuing columns over- Order has been rest Casualties of both si day's fighting are unoffic! mated at 500 although the forces of General Maycotte, Castro and Vil- lareal are declared entirely dispersed with more than two thousand cap- tured and the remaining two thous- and elther killed or fleeing toward Tehuacan, via Amozoc. Traffic between Mexico City and Puebla was renewed this morning and General Martinez arrived here se of conferring with Trains bearing re en route to the capital ording to announcements, d men will be freed on ac count of having teen coerced Into the movement The officials how- ever, will be judged gullty of deser- tion and sedition and will be sum marily court martialled. The task of gathering up the dead and wounded at Puebla is being rushed. The latest estimates are that the federals lost about one hun- dred and fifty dead and one hundred wounded in four hours fighting. for the purr President Obregon. prisoners EL PASO, Texas, Dec. 24.—Gov- ernment forces continue to gain ground in the vicinity of Puebla, and there is little doubt of success accord- ing to telegraphic dispatches receiv- ed here today by Mexican consul General Enrique D. Ruiz. General Martinez, commander in charge of the movement against the rebels, advises Mr. Rulz through Mexico City that the chase of rebel bands broken up in the attack on Puebla, is continuing and many pris- oners are being taken. The loyalist troops experienced but small losses in comparison with these of the rebel forces, the dispatch states. General Martinez {s upon the ground and is directing the movement of federal forces in pursuit of the rebels, General Enriquez Estrada, com- mander of rebel forces in the west, has attacked the town of Tepic but has been repulsed with heavy losses, Mr.Ruiz was advised. President Obregon has been advis- ed by the International associat. of Mechanits of America that resolu- tions have been drawn and that he has the full support of the body in his efforts to put down the revolt. Laborers and members of the agrarian class are joining the Obre- gon forces and little difficulty is ex- pected to be experienced in putting down the revolt now, Mexico City advised. VERA CRUZ, Dec. 24.—Rebet forces have made their nearest ap. proach to Mexico City so far with the capture yesterday of Cuernavaca, forty miles south of the capital, it is stated in a revolutionary communi. que issued here. The forces advanced from their position in the state of Guerrero into Morelos, of which Guernavaca {s the capital. No heavy fighting was re- ported. The general situation is un- changed except for the approach to the national capital. Puebla has not been evacuated, according to the re- bel statement, which adds that the insurgents are engaged in heavy fighting with fdeeral forces in the suburbs. A government bulletin issued from Mexico City states that Puebla was captured urday and that 1,000 prisoners re taken by the federal forces in the engagement. i el ip “The Presbyterian Tabernacle, Sixth and Durbin atreets this eve- ning at 7.20. With the building beautifully dec. orated with evergreen and with the flags of forty nations suggestive of the watrid-wide mission of Christian. ity, the pageant, ‘The Light of the World,” will be given this evening at 7:30 in the tabernacle. Men, wot men and children to tho number of 100 will be participants, It will in- clude many instructive and impres- sive scenes, with costumes of Orl- ental and other nations representing Bible scenes, and others showing the progreas of Christianity. It will be precedee@ by dr ed Christ Pageant, World.” Light of the mas story the Primary de partment. Santa Claus will appear at the close of the program. All members of the Sunday school are requested to be present. The public is invited. St. Anthon: The Rev. Fai 's Catholic. H. Mullin, pastor, the Rev. Father J. F. Mcre- ton, assistant ses on Chriatmas da 7. 8, 9 and 10.30. Masses at 5 an0 10:30 will be high masses during which the choir under the direction of Mrs. Madelyn Treber and Miss Edna Smith ac- companist will give an excellent mu sical program. Mass especia‘ly for the children will be sald at 8 o'clock with a musical program to be given under the direction of Miss Kathryn Mahoney with Mrs. Victor an accompanist. Meyers CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend ou thanks to the friends, bro and C. & N. W. Woman's club their kindness and beautiful ficral offerings in our recent berea MR. AND MRS. ©. W. DIN MR. AND MRS. J. W. DIN AN MR. AND MRS. P. J. CALLAGHAN, MR. AND MRS. H. W. PATTON, MR, AND MRS. W. EB. PATTON, The rebels are reported to have halted and are making preparations for defense, Personals Miss Lottie LL. Dunkin of Upland, Neb., was a Casper arrival yester- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith of} Salt Creek are visiting with friends here until after the ho'idays. Miss Margaret L.. Metton of Ther: mopolis is a business visitor here for a few days. | eee | Mr. and Mrs, J. A. Fleharty were| among the Salt Creek arrivals in the city yesterday. Miss Henlen I day here shoppi Douglas. n spent yester: from her home at Mrs. Rose Byrne of Stoux City, Ia,| is visiting here with friends during| the holidays, 1 TRIBUNE EMPLOVES GET. INSURANCE POLICIES. Santa Claus in the person of Guy Gay did his Christmas stuff for the jovial and exceedingly generous management of the Casper Tribune | today—and presented dozens of| gifts in the form of Western Union | Life insurance policies to the em- ployes of this newspaper. Christmas stock went up far above par when these policies were | taken home this afternoon. | and child, by Captain Amakasu, a | gendermarie officer, who declared Cpe Casper Dally Cridune HARRY YESNESS 10 1005 UT STOQIN NICKELS TO KIDDIES Money Will Be Thrown From Top of Building on Second Street At 3 O'clock Tomorrow Afternoon The boys and girts of Casper who are under 14 years of age are going to receive their annual Christmas treat from Harry Yesness, “the man in the barrel” at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. Mr. Yesness, whose friendship for he young people is well known, will get upon top of his store, 114 West Second street, and will toss $100 in nickles, dimes, quarters, half-dollars;etc. to the waiting throng of chil- and dollars as well as $100 worth of | dren. merchandise in th, way of ties. Alexandér Nisbet, chief of polica dkerchiefs | nas agreed to rope off the street Ashes of Jap to Be Brought Back To Urn Tomorrow : TOKIO, Dec. 24.—The ashes of the late Sakaye Osugi. Socialist leader, which were stolen from a room in which the urn was lying in state @efore funeral services on December 16, will be returned to the police tomorrow, the snatch- ers have informed authorities. ‘The theft was committed by three armed men who escaped in an autctobile. The incident pre- cipitatel a situation which was considered critical for a time, headquarters of the ant!-socialist league having been closely guard- .ed after socialists were said to have threatened reprisals for the desecration of the remains of their leader. Osugi was slain with his wife CHRISTMAS 1923 That Happiness and Health May Be Yours at he was actuated by patriotic mo- tives. He {is now serving a sen- tence of ten years imprisonment for the Pla; NO SNOW BUT\ SNAPPY BITE WASHINGTON, “white Christma: Christmas Time And That Your New Year May Bea Prosperous One Dec. 24. is in prospect, but there will be a bite in the air) Christmas morning in marked con-| trast to the conditions of the last few days when summer-like weather |§ has prevailed over a wide area. | Light frost is predicted by weather bureau for tonight south as extreme northern Florida. | The only snow fall has been pre- dicted for partions of northern New |g England and northern New York, and this may turn to local rains. | so te Mr. and Mrs, N. N. Loodge of |§ Worland were visitors spending a short time here from Bay City, Mich, LMR Re BIT Mr. and Mrs. T. Miller came in|} yesterday from Mammonth and will visit here for severar days. Holmes Hardware Co. Phone 601 Christmas 1923 Your Christmas Joy In the possession of homes and hearts that are dear to you. In the remembrance of many friends. And in the firm belief in your right to much happiness, May you find Christmas joy. CITIZEN’S NATIONAL that there The girls will be roped section and the boys in | Yesness has held this treat for the » o Kiddies. Last year 2 great crowd of have as their xuesis at thelr home : until after the holidays. Mr» the} parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Aw of Denver. youngsters gathered before store for a similar occasion. None of the children are barred. The treat is on Mr. Yesness and is for all of will be perfect If there is still any sn street or sidewalk tomorrow, Mr.|them. Yesness will have this swept off so that there will be no difficulty in| chant will give to one of his for obtaining the things which the/tunate customers will be awarted at | gueats of the popular merchant will|19 o’clack tonight. Persons holding scramble far. _ ‘The small Packard which the mer- coupons should be there. Bens ea ve ioe Td This is the second time that Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Burns 3 Flowers ' The Christmas Gift Supreme Gifts of Flowers express the Christmas Spirit with wondrous sweetness. Their loveliness embodies your finest apprecia- tions. The Palms Florists will take pleasure in showing you a variety of Cut Flowers and Growing Plants from which Gifts rich in sentiment may readily be chosen. If there are those to be remembered living at a distance, anywhere in the United States, let The Palms Florists send them Flowers by Telegraph. CUT FLOWERS GROWING PLANTS Roses Carnations Poinsettias Ferns Pandanus Begonia Sweet Peas Violets Cyclamen Primroses Orchids Narcissi Scotch Heather Berried Plants Baskets of Plants Fancy Gift Boxes 3 HOLLY AND HOLLY WREATHS MISTLETOE CHRISTMAS ‘TREES We carry a complete line of Hartz Mountain, St. Andreas- burg, Tyrolean Warblers, and Seifert Rollers. All the birds are first-class guaranteed singers. We also have a few Parokeets or Love Birds. We also carry a complete line of common and fancy gold fish and a full line of supplies. ' The Palms “TELEGRAPH FLORISTS” PHONE 600° 414 E. SECOND STREET “Say It with Flowers” as Lilies of the Valley Merry Christmas 1923 ° " 3 With kindest thoughts anda J > the conmunaTlew Year, # » ° MEDNICK BROS. Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Bat ido st iit tin ie Rice and dey d Gristatalaly het will-ave with thee abide / ‘ Casper Dry Goods Co. 120 East Second