Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, February 10, 1924, Page 1

(Ques) 4ERRIN PEACE BEING BAYONET BROODING OVE HEREAFTER 15 SUIGIDE CAUSE Joseph McKlosi Was Victim of His Own Worries, Verdict. Joseph F. McKlosi com- mitted suicide because of continual brooding on relig- ioug problems. The suicide verdict was returned by a “eoroner’s jury yesterday af- ter an inquest Into the manner of the man’s death had been held. Statements made by the widow of the dead man !ed to the conclusion that it was because his thoughts had béeh concentrated too’ greaty along religious ‘ines an: because he decided detinitely to ond his life. A long time ago he-had threatened to kill himself but ‘had avoided the .NFORC ED BY City and County Peace Officers ‘Jailed As Additional Troops Are Rushed To Quell Any Uprising HERRIN, Ill., Feb. 9.—Ci rin and “bloody Williamson” Troops patrolled the streets of the Young, Ku Klux Klan leader of Herrin. Mayor C. E. Anderson, nine men whom Young charges are professional gunmen deputized by Galligan were arrested by military authorities. They were charged with the murder of Constable Caesar Cagle, klan leader, shot and kiNed last night when he entered a hall where a meeting was held by anti-klan forces. SLACKER ASKS $150.000 FOR LATE ATTACK land Bergdoll, draft dodger, wants $159900 fdr injurica he received during the attempt to kidnap him by a party. headed by American topic lately. McKlosi, who was a stillman for the Standard Oil company, had been drawn into an argument with ‘fel low ‘employes 2. ‘These Lieut. Corliss Hoover Griffis of Ohio, Griffis recently was Porrenca from @ Rentence for Seg cheat 1d naping. * Bergdol also seeks $10,000 ¢am- ages for the proprietor of the hotel in Baden, where he was stopping at the time of the attempted kid- naping, He says the hotel keeper was hurt in the fray men had Impressed upon him the theory of transmiimration, maintain- ing that he would comeback to earth in the form of an animat. The worker brooded cver this. staunch Presbyterian himeelf, read the bible every night. A he y and county officers of Her- county were in jail tonight. city and S. Glenn claimed to be chief of police Sheriff George Galligan and Martial law in “Egypt” declared as soon as moge troops ar- Five companies are in the county now and ten more are en route. Young stated tonight he had been sworn in as’ chief of police follow- ing after Chief Johii “Ford was spirited away from the city by Gal- ligan’s men, who said they feared mob violence. b Ff HERRIN, Ill., Feb. 9.—(United Press)}—“Bloody Herrin” keeps the peace tonight at the point of the bayonet. Three companies of state militia,, brought here on order of Adjutant General Carlos Black, patrolled the dimly lighted streets, ready for ac- tion in case of further outbreaks between the Ku Klux Klan and "Knights of the Flaming Circle,” a rival organization. ,Dry raids pre- cipitated the present trouble. A prominent citizen killed, a deputy sheriff near death from a bullet wound, the sheriff of the county charged with thé murder, 8, Glenn Young, dapper “prohibition SFR of Williamson county pro, claimed acting law enforcer, the town made notorious by the Herrin mine ricts of June 1922 welcomed the troops as the only hope for peace. George Galligan, sheriff of Wil- Mamson county, was arrested “by (Continued on Page Eight) perity, the lack of it. It has been The White Spot on the Map (EDITORIAL) The business map of the United States is gradually emerg- ing from shaded areas to the white which indicates prosperity. The only remaining black areas are the exclusive wheat sec- tions which on account of surplus crops and no markets for export grain are holding back these districts. However, with the reports now arriving of reduced winter wheat acreage and an extended plan to diversified spring crops, supple: mented by livestock growing will shortly turn the dark spots in the agricultural region to the white spots of farm pro: The business map for February, the country over, holds every encouragement for the business and productive interests that the temporary spell of depression has passed. Business is fair in fully three-quarters of the whole coun- try with the remaining fourth equally divided between good and slow. The slow includes the strictly wheat sections, the good embraces the lumber sections, fruitgrowing sections, the Atlantic seaboard industrial sections, with here and there a good or slow spot influenced by some limited activity or One of the peculiarities of the business map for months past has been the indicated prosperity of the Casper vicinity. tly a white spot in the darkness. Whatever else Wyoming a8 a whole indicated the Casper vicinity has remained consistently, good from a business point of view. In the February map the south half of Wyoming is rated fair the north half slow and the Casper region an island of pure white prosperity. This map is made up from detailed from com- mercial and production sources to the National Chamber of Commerce. They are thoro' ly reliable and reflect actual conditions and not irresponsible guesses. “MIO98 * ttlement of the Bonfil Wyoming is coming out of it. She is half fair with one large spot of prosperity, and what is more, cheerful reports from the northern agricult ‘and stockgrowing ‘counties of the state are to, the effect. that depressing conditions are re- laxing and confide: is returning with spring prospects. Sugar beets. sugar manufacturing, coal mining and other activities have brought enough prosperity to save the day, Casper and Natrona county have no worries and no dark spots to contend with. The only thing that may arise to plague us is failure to come out of the winter lethargy in time to get into our accustomed spring stride. when neighbors and. officers foun. wim lying on the kitchen flcor in a dying condition. Tt was the nat- ural supposition that the bible had held the last printed words he had read, A bullet hole was found in the east. window of the livingroom Fri- day that had been freshly made by & .22 caliber bullet. The shel!, a .22 long, was found on’ the livingroom flodr near the door which led into the kitchen. The shot that had been fired through the window had evi- dently been used to try out the gun. The shot which killed McKlosi was from a .22 short. The lead en- tered the right. temple above the hair line and went through the brain fracturing but not penetrat- ing the skull on the opposite side. ‘The fact that there were no marks of pdwcer burns is not considered as evidence destroying the suicide theory since these burns could have been made on the inside of the head if the muzzle were held in close con- tact. It was revealed at the inquest that Mrs. McKlosf had been visit- ing a sick neighbor and had return- ed to the house only an instant af- ter the shot had been fired, though she heard no report. She saw her . husband lying on the floor. “Why, daddy what have done?” she asked. you GERMAN RUHR CLAIM UPHELD Experts Headed by Dawes Agreed That Berlin Must Exercise Economic Control of Rhineland BY CARL D. GROAT (United Press Staff: Correspondent) BERLIN, Feb. 9.—According to the government under- standing here tonight, the committee of experts, headed by General Charles G. Dawes, have agreed that Germany must have economic control of the Rhine and the Ruhr. Other important agreements reached by the commit- tee, as the Berlin government understands it, are: Germany must have a_ mora- The committee’s plan is slightly dit- torium. ferent, however, since it proposes Germany must have outside loans,| cooperation with the rentenbank the proceeds of which shall be de-| and the reichsbank. This disposes voted directly and exclusively to MecKlosi opened his eyes for a moment and smiled. Mrs. McKlosi then went in search of help. The jury yesterday consisted’ of (Continued from Page Eight.) Payment of French reparations. The committee announced tonight its agreement with the plan for a gold bank put forward by Herr Schacht, director of the reichs bank, of Schacht’s own proposal, but he informed the committee he considers it quite applicable to conditions in Germany. (Continued on Page Eight) ACCUSED SHERIFF CHEYENNE, Wyo. , Feb. 9.— (Special to The Tribune}—Gover nor Ross was notified tonight that Sheriff. Frank R. Toy of Sheridan county had tendered his resignation to the board of coun- ty} commissioners and ‘the an- nouncement was made that the commssioners would meet Mon- day to appoint his successor. Sheriff Toy was summoned to appear before Governor Ross on February 18 to present evidence ‘to show why ‘be should not be re- moved from office for “having wilfully failed neglected and re- fused to perform the duties of the office, and for, being guilty of in- toxication and drunkenness, mis- conduct and extortion.” The! charges’ against Toy were brought by M. C. Wechtel, state state commissioner of law Torcement. Weather Forecast Wyoming — Unsettled weather Sunday and Monday probably snow; not much change in temperature. en- NEW NAMES ADDED TO OIL MERGER; NO CONFIRMATION Officers of Some Deny Connection, But Several Are Known To Be In- volved in Western’s Plan No& only is the newly organized Western Oil company which is declared to be a Midwest Refining company sub- sidiary, now in possession of the Wyo-Kans Oil company and negotiating for Royalty Glenrock and Marine companies, but it is reaching out for the Fargo, Salt Creek Consolidated, Western States Oil and Land, Wolverine, Columbine and Picardy Oil companies and the Staley syndicate, according © to Stories current in Casper Saturday. It was admitted last night by W. D. Weathers, president of the Fargo Oll company, that a deal was pend- ing with Max W. Ball that might fffect such a transfer of holdings. © said, hpwever, that it would and Producers corporation, probably be another 30 days before the transaction is closed, if it is at all. Mr. Ball is now considering Picardy offered at 5% cents a share. This is the price that has been set, according to G. R. Hagens,’ secre- tary of the company. Denial was made last night by Harry B. Durham that any effort was directed toward the absorption of the Salt Creek Consolidated Oil company. He said that officers of this company who reside in Denver, are now enroute to Europe, thus making any transaction impossible, at least for the time being. Singe E. T. Williams, head of the Columbine Ol company, now lives in Los Angeles, it {s impossible to procure information as to any alleged attempt by Max Ball to take over the Columbine. E, J. Sullivan, president of the. E. T. Williams Oil company and formerly vice prest- dent of the Columbine, declared ‘that he knew of no such negotiations. Whether or not Western States Oil and Land company is actually being considered, is still doubtful. M. T. Rathvon, superintendent of the company, is unaware that West ern States is associated in any way with the Max Ball consolidation, he says. It would not be surprising, however, if dealings eventually in- volved this company. a “There is no deal between the Staley syndicate and Mr. Ball and none is contemplated,” said M. J Burke, treasurer of the syndicate, last night. Wolverine stock, such as [fs still unabsorbed, may be included, though no confirmation was obtainable from James P. Kem, who could not be reached last night. Since Wolverine is practically one and the same with Marine, the Marine deal should carry with it a transfer of Wolverine. It is difficult to state definitely at present just what companies are to be taken over by Mr. Ball and what companies are not. Some are naturally more amenable to suc move because of ‘their present status. Little is generally known to the exact status of the Western Oil company which will absorb all the companies picked up by Mr. Ball. It is sald that {t is capitalized for (Continued on Page Eight) BRIDE OF COCA COLA RESIGNS KING HELD “Just Having a Little Party,” Pretty Young Wife Declares When Arrested With Two Atlanta Menon Charge Defining Disorderly House, Is Claim ; ATLANTA, Ga., G, Candler, pretty young wife of the aged multi- and two men, were arrested in an apartment here 1 They, were released on bond of $100 each an municipal court. Bond was furnished by W. J. reg c WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 9.—~ (Special to The Tribune.)—Insinua- ton that the Sinclair interests in adjusting “title disputes” to Tea- | pot Dome oil land through the pay- ment of $250,000 in cash and 320 acres’ of land to Frederick G. Bonfils, publisher of the Denver Post, Leo Stack and H. H. Schwartz were in reality purchasing the “silence” of the Denver Post on the negotiation of the lease waa in jected Into the senate hea ring here this afternoon by Senator Irvine L. Lenroot in @ vigorous cross exami- nation of Bonfils. Incidents of Bonfils’ early life also entered into the grilling, including reference to activities in lottery affairs. Those seeking to sift to the bot- tom the basis of the million-dollar egntract in which the Denver news- paper figured are said to be enceur- aged In their attitude by the fact that while Sinclair and the Mam- moth Oll company relied upon the navy and interior departments to protect them in their lease insofar as other title disputes were con- cerned, they negotiated directly with Bonfils and Stack in adjustmnt of the latter's claim. In the case of the Mutual Oil company, it is point ed out, marines were sent from Washington by the navy depart- ment to stop drilling on the dome. POST ATTACKS CEASED ABRUPTLY. Insisting that the attacks in the Denver Post on Sinclair and Fall ceased abruptly with the signing of the million-dollar contract, Bonfils was asked whether the “matter of your attack on Sinclair” was taken up at the conference held for: ad- justment of the dispute. “No, sir,” Bonfils said. “Was the matter of your ceasing your attacks on Sinclair discussed?" asked Lenroot, “I would like to know what in- stigated these questions. Did they emanate from Colorado “I am asking these questions on my position as a senator and. you will please answer them.” “It is @ most extraordinary ques. BY Feb. 9.—A woman, said by Police Chief Beavers to be Mrs. Asa millionaire soft drink manufacturer, late today. id trial set for Tuesday: morni i Stoddard, las Pistae man, who with G. W. Keeling, was arrested at the time. The three were charged with vio- lation of a city ordinance which de- fines a disorderly house, Liquor was found on a table in the apartment, according to Beavers and Captain Holcombe, the arresting officers. Beavers declared the woman ad- mitted she was the bride of seven months of 73-year-old Asa Candler. He declared the identity was esta- blished by an acqlaintance of Mrs, Candler’s, We were just having a little Developing Character Good character is not something that just m fously and un- accountably exists in certain people. Good character is a growth— a development—from constantly coming in contact with the great issues of life and sanlely and cour- ageously meeting these issues. Business men and institutions serving the public develop busi- ness character in much the same way. Advertising in its highest sense —offering service and. rendering it—improves merchandising stand- ards and establishes the standing and character of the advertiser. The advertising merchant con- ducts his business out in the open and he is constantly put to test. Tribune advertisers, living up to the exactions of its readers, in the way of fair dealing, are build ing a community standing which renders the ‘advertising more effective day by day. SHOP IN THE TRIB BEFORE SHOPPING IN T SHOPS, party—there was no harm in it— the apartment belonged to a friend of mine” Chief Beavers quoted the woman as saying. When pr e entered the apart- ment the woman and two men were Seated in a room. They were taken to police headquarters in the chief's automobile and docketed. They gave bond and then were driven by Chief Beavers back to the apartment where they entered an automobile and drove away. None of the three arrested was under the influence of Hquor the police: said. Efforts to locate Mrs. Candler were fruitless tonight and relatives denied any information. Candler sald his wife was not at home and that he did not know where she was. Stoddard could not be found ether at his home or office. “I asked her if she wasn't asham ed of herself—a woman in, her position being arrested and ‘taken to police headquarters,” Chief Beav- ers told the United Press. Mrs, Asa G. Candler was formerly Mrs, May Little Regan, a stenogra pher. She became the bride of the aged multimillionaire less than a year ago, shortly after Mrs. Onez. ima De Bouchel, New Orleans beauty, filed suit for $500,000 against the Cocoa Cola king, charging breach of promise. Mrs. De Bouchel lost her suit in federal court here early this week. Mrs. De Bouchel in her suit claim ed that their engagement was brok- en while she was “waiting at the churhe” by 4 letter from her lothario saying he had recefved reliable in- formation that she entertained visit- ors in her hotel room here while she was sponsor for the Confederate veterans re-unio Candler and his sons have figur- ed. prominently in sensations here s-Stack Claim Sifted DID SINCLAIR BUY ‘SILENCE’ OF NEWSPAPERS: BONFILS SAYS NO WHEN GRILLED IN SENATE AGREEMENT TO VOTE REACHED BY SENATE AS DEBATE WANES Five o’Clock Monday To Witness Halt in ton and I want the record to show the fact.” When pressed for an answer re- garding cessation of the attacks on Sinclair, Bonfils replied: “They did not cease. They have not ceased. They never shall cease." “We printed tho news evéry day Bonfils said a moment later in re- sponse to gram read by Len root subject was published in. the between September 15, tel Post and Decem 1922, and none that could be interpreted a on fil anki Argument; Bonfils “Was there any editorial com bd ms > ment yeoneemning ‘these wane | Given Fiery Quiz. actions?” was Lenroot’s qu 5 “I do not think there vw . 90 you mean to testify that By PAUL R. MALLON there was no change in the attitude WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. The senate late today agreed to vote Monday on the reso- lution that Secretary of the Navy Denby resign. The Teapot Dome investi- gating committees got evidence which Senator Lenroot, its chatr- man, regards as the most conclusive rthed of corruption in the of your néwspaper concerning these transactions from the beginning?” “I do.” / “You have vigorously attacked (Continued on Page Eight) BANK HOLDUP CONVICTED BY Teapot Dome to Harry r by Albert B. Fall, r secretary of the interior. were the day's biggest de velopments in the naval oil scandal, The testimony the committee con- sidered so important was given by NEW YORK, Feb. 9—Morris Dia-| Frederick G. Bonfils, publisher of mond was found gulty of murder In| t?® Denver Post, which showed how the first degree in connection with the Brooklyn bank messenger hold- up murders by a jury in Justice Cropsey’s court tonight. The verdict came after 59 min- utes deliberation. The jury returned from dinner at 9.18 and immediately retired to the jury room announcing its verdict in one minute less than an hour later. Justice Cropsey announced sen- tence will be imposed tater, naming no definite date. Sinclair was willing to pay millions of dollars if necessary to prevent publicity or anything else interfer. ing with his negotiations with Fall for Teapot Dome, The senate’s agreement to vote not later than 5 p. m. Monday and to Umit debate before that hour was reached when it became apparent that, despite efforts to reach a de- clsion tonight, the debate could not be completed. Most of the day was taken up by Senator Shortridge, California, in a Speech opposing the demand that Denby resign. Senator Jones, Washington, intro- duced a substitute for Robinson's ouster resolution. Jones’ measure States it to be the sense of the sen; ate that public interest would be served by Den withdrawal. Th committee decided to follow up Bon{Ms’ testimony and ascertain the true motive lying behind his dealings with Harry F. Sinclair, lessee of Teapot Dome. Senator Lenroot, chairman of the committee, believes if it can be tlre cumstantially indi that Sin- clair wished to keep hidden certain information concerning the finan- cial condition of former Secretary of the Interior Fall, he can use it a “practical confession” of cor- ruption, Bonfils testified on the stand un- der a flery cross examination that he and his associates had already received $250,000 and expected $750,- 000 more for claims to certain sec- tions in Teapot Dome. Bonfils denied that this sum had, been paid “to purchase the silence of his newspaper.” A_ reporter on Bonfils’ paper obtained the first information in New Mexico that Fall had suddenly Prominent young business after the engagement of the elder Candler to Mrs. De Bouchl was an- nounced, a son, Walter, was sued for during the last few years. Shortly $100,000 by Mrs, Clyde Byfield, who acquired great sums of money Gharged that she was attacked by| Sound the time he gave over the Young Candler while she and her|M’val reserves to Sinclair and husband were his guests on a steam.| Doheny: ship en route to Europe. The trial] The reason. this information was is scheduled to come up in court} 2°t Published, Bonfils said, was be hero dele bate cause tt was Ubelous Bunce his information which final Shortly afterward, Asa Candler came to the investigating commit- Was sued for breach of promise and te® caused the disclosure that Fall won Afterward \his marriage to Mrs.) naa obtaled big Joate trace Doheny Regan became public, and Sinclair, Bonfils denied he had During hearing of the suit of Mrs.| used this information to obtain (Continued on Page Bight) (Continued on Page Eight) LAVOYE NOT GIVEN DELAY Salt Creek Homesteader Loses First Round in Federal Court Fight ‘+ Seeking to Oust Him CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. 9.—Efforts of Louis F, La- voye to secure delay in proceedings instituted in federal court here to oust him and his tenants from 160 acres of land on which the town of Lavoye is situated in the Salt Creek oil field were defeated here today when Judge T. B. Kennedy refused to admit a petition for such abatement pending the outcome af congres-| The relief measure for the ald sonal legisiaton designed to providell of Lavoye was introduced’ in’ the relief against moving the town. |), an That part of Lavoye's answer to be presentalve government suit asking for such de-| > promise of lay was ordered ‘stricken out by | ea action is in the court. prospect, iste ma ud. Ey ins ily of ‘ou om ce: ful to 1 a ar