Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, May 12, 1924, Page 1

| | SS The Weather _ WYOMING—Fair tonight VOLUME VIII. EN ° (ST Two Men in Good Con- dition After Trying Experience in Wilder- ness. ‘ ——_— CORDOVA, Alaska, May 12.—Major Frederick L. Martin of the army globe encircling air squadron and his mechanic, Staff Sergeant Alva L. Harvey, alive and well after having undergone severe hardships during the ten days they were missing, today were waiting at Port Moller, 100 miles west of Chig- nik, Alaska, on the Alaskan penin- sula for instructions from Washing- ton, D. C., that will determine their next step. The aviators are resting in the quarters of the’ Pacific-American Fisheries’ company at Port , Moller where they are receiving the best of care. In the meantime the coast guard cutter Algonquin is speeding to thelr assistance from Unalaska. Unless contrary orders are received the Algonquin will take the two aviators back to Dutch Harbor. No “additional information has recetved here from Port Moller since the mes- sage giving news of their arrival was broadcast early yesterday morn- ing, This message stated that both escaped injury when their plane Seattle crashed into a mountain peak and was wrecked at 12:30 o'clock the afternoon of April. 30, an hour and a half after they left Chignik bound for Dutch Harbor, to rejoin the alr squadron, Making their way over frozen wastes with the greatest difficulty subsisting on the condensed rationshave expressed they carried, the two filers finally reached on May 7 a trapper’s cabin at the most southerly point of Port Moller bay. Exhausted by their long tramp, they remained at this cabin three days recovering their strength and then walked along the beach to Yort Moller where they flashed to the world the yews that they were slive and unhurt. No word had been recelved up to an early hour this morning from Attu {sland where the rest of alr squadron 1s awaiting favorable weather for a hop off actoss Bering sea to Para- ashiru island, in the Kuriles, at the north end of the Japanese em- Dire. In this jump the aviators will cover a distance of 878, miles, the longest in 27,000 mile circuit of the earth on the fliers’ schedule. WASHINGTON, May 12.—Major Frederick L, Martin and his mechan- ie, Staff Sergeant Alva L. Harvey will be ordered to Washington direct from Port Moller, Alaska, where they arrived safely after their airplane had been wrecked and they had been mis- ‘Continued on Page Eient.t POINCARE MAJORITY WIPED CUT BY ELECTION and Tuesday cooler east portion tonight. . NUMBER 171, ? ? - If Calvin C. Flick, employe of the city water depart- ment had not returned to the room from which he had hastily fled from an outraged ex-husband, he would not have been cut about the body, w: knife in the hands of George Reid. would not now be incarcerated i other ways all would have been well. But Flick was rather too lightly clad to make his way about the streets of Casper at 3:30 o'clock in the afternoon and the sun which beat down upon the concrete side- walk made walking in bare feet ex- MADOO FORCES TAKE CONTROL IN TWO STATES Texas and Oklahoma Delegates to Vote For Candidacy. NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 12. —David Ladd Rockwell of Chicago, manager of William G. McAdoo's presidential campaign, last night is- sued a tabulated statement claiming 648% votes for McAdoo on the early balloting in the Néw York conven- tion, or a’ he pointed out, within 85 votes of the two thirds required to win the nomination. “Thirty-three states and territories with 920 convention votes already their preference,” said Mr. Rockwell. “In these states, Mr. McAdoo won or divided the dele- gation from 27, losing only six com- Pletely to his entire field of op- ponents, who were ‘favorite sons’ in most cases, “Tho states that have acted have given McAdoo 436% delegates against 378 for the opposition.” —— Sheriff's Office Makes Still Raid A still of 100 gallons capacity was unearthed by the county and federal authorities 16 miles west of Casper and about five miles south of the road leading to Lander this morn- ing. Tho still was located in a small shack built in a canyon. Several barrels of mash and a quantity of moonshine were also taken. J. C. Riley was arrested on the premises for operating the still. He was the only man at the place when the raid was made. Member of Audit Bureau of Circulation Home ith a convenient pocket Reid and his wife n the city jail and in many tremely uncomfortable. So after Flick had jumped out of the window of Mrs, Pearl Reid's apartment at 143 North K mball street when her former husband George Reid, broke down the door, he ran around the house and back into the same apart- ment once again to meet with Reid and to come in unpleasant contact with the latter’s knife, Reid is the proprietor of the Reid Construction company here. About two years ago he and his wife were divorced. Since that time they have REKCH FLIER. TRAVELS FAST PARIS, May 12.—Lieutenant Pel- letier D’Olsy, flying from Paris to Tokio, arrived at Saigon, Cochin- China, yesterday afternoon from Bangkok, Siam, says a’ telegram re- ceived tod: Flood Waters in Cumberland At Dangerous Stage CUMBERLAND, Md., May 12. —For the second time within less than two months, flood waters were lapping menacingly at the heart of the Cumberland business district this morning. Wills Creek, taking {ts course through the downtown section, has left its banks. Water in Mechanic street, principal business res, has reached a depth of eighteen inches, The Potomac river and its tri- butaries reached flood stage early today, forcing hundreds of famil- fes at Keysey and Piedmont, West Virginia, to flee from their homes, A Piedmont general fire alarm was sounded at midwest to warn the residents of the impena- ing danger. In Cumberland streets the waters were rising early today at the rate of eight inches an hour. No loss of life has been re- ported. agroed to re-marry. supporting stood and he Michigan to take lessons in giving beauty treatments. turned here she engaged in giving private treatments. little girl 12 years of age. Some time ago Mrs. Reid Is said to have run into a child with ber car. pending against her and the Relds were to marry again after this sult was settled. Yesterday Mrs. ner for George Reid at his home, 248 East G street. returned to her home at 133 North CASPER, WYO., MONDAY, MAY 12, 1924. ALL SCORES NATIONAL LEAGUE. At Cincinnati— R. H. BE. Philadelphia .-.000 001 000—1 9 2 Cincinnati -100 002 Olx—4 9 1 Batteries—Mitchell and Henline; Donohue and Hargrave. At Ch R.H. BE. -200 100 220-7 8 0 030 000 000—3 6 4 Batteries— Vance and Deberry; Aldridge, Pierce and O'Farrell. icago— a Reid has been Reid, it is under- sent her back to Kimball. . Reid followed her there. Finding the door locked, he broke it down. According to the evidence gathered by Harry Cass and W. J. Wehril, mts in the county attorney's office, Flick had been in bed. He had dressed with extreme haste and Presumably with incompleteness after which he jumped out of the window. He returned again to the room and Reid slashed him severely with a pocket knife, cutting him under the left arm, on the right shoulder, and on tho -hip. Though his wounds were severe it was re- Ported at the County hospital this morning that he was recovering. Mrs. When she re- At St. Louls— New York .. St. Louis x Batteries-—Dean and Snyder; Pfet- fer and Gonzales. R. H. E- They have a A $30,000 damage suit was Other games postponed; rain. p29 COLOMBES, France—The United States football team gained)the right to play France for the Olympic championship by defeating .Ruma- nia, 87-0. ENROUTE TO G. 0. P. CONVENTION Reid cooked din- Afterwards she ae Left to right—Dr. H. R. Lathrop, Mrs. B. B. Brooks, Frank W. Monde‘! and Mrs. Sam> Service. ladies are Natrona county delegates. dust before they boarded the special train yesterday for the Republican state convention at Lander. Emmett Barnes Dies from Injuries Received When He Pours Kerosene on Fire — Tragedy Stalks at Reunion of Barnes Family Emmett Barnes, 29 years of age, died at noon today as the result of burns suffered over the entire surface of his body at 6:20 o’ciock this morning when an explosion occurred in his home at 136 South Wolcottstreet after he had poured kerosene into his kitchen stove. through the entire house and other occupants barely escaped with: their lives. C. L. Barnes, Evidently there were live*coals in.the stove. The explosion Sven ae. rs. mother of the injured man was also slightly burned. She occupied a bed room next to the kitchen. Harry His’ First Wyoming Still Barnes, a brother, was cut by glass as he jumped through a window to a escape the flames, ore The tragedy broke up plans for a ‘ happy family reunion which had been maturing for some time. Yes. terday was the first time the entire family had been together in years. The house in which the accident Occurred belongs to Htgh Patton and is one of the old landmarks of the city. While not burned to the ground the building was ruined on the Inside and the furniture was des- troyed. It had been rented by Harry Waite who also lived there. Mra. Barnes and her son Emmett had been residents of the place for about a year, the boy working at the Texas refinery. The son Harry had been (Continued on Page Two) Delivered by Carrier 75 cents On Streets or at Newstands, 6 cents ASM SWAYS CONVENTION AT LANDER Democrats Mention Kendrick For AVIATORS FOUND ALIVE YON SEACOAST OF ALASKA MAJOR MARTIN Man Stabbed by AND MECHANIC| Jealous Hubby Il OWS In Wife’s President at S -The two up for discussion being to month Delegates Will Probably Go Un- instructed to Na- tional Convention KEYNOTE TALK BY O'MAHONEY Six Delegates Will ‘Be Chosen By Representatives Af 4:15 this afternoon, after being out two hours, the nominating com- mittee announced the following can- didates for delegates to the national convention at New York: Senutor John B. Kendrick of Sheridan county; Governor William B. Ross of ‘Laramie county; Albert Hopkins of Carbon county; Dr. J. R. Hylton of Converse county; P. J. OConnor of Natrona county, and Peter Kinney of Weston county. The delegates at large named are Charles McKay of Fremont county T. W. Fagen of Niobrara county P. M. Hyde of Big Horn county, Theodore Wanerus of Campbe'l county; C. E. Laird of Albany coun- ty; Waldo H. Bolin of Converse county; Mrs, P. J. Quealy of Lincoln county, and Mrs. Hiram Sapp of Laramie county. The six alternate delegates are D. P. B. Marshall of Sheridan coun- ty; E. H. Unickhart of Fremont coyniy; Jacke Scott and M. F. Foley of Natrona county; Dr. R..W. Hale of Hot Springs county, and J. C. O'Mahoney of Laramie ‘county. D. P. B. Marshall of Sheridan county was made permanent chair- con in at 4:20, the first resolution coming «c Five Men Cut Off In Colorado Mine Will Be Rescued ave-in on the of the Black iron Empire Zine com- Saturday, will be before noon, of the here mine of pany brought out safely A. H. Buck, superintendent the mine, predicted, early tod: Communication was establis 1 with the men last night when a diamond drill was driven through the 25 foot of debris blocking the passage to the imprisoned men, Food and water were passed in. Superintendent Buck talked to. the men through the opnening at six o'clock this morning and found them to be in good health he stated, Rescue crews, which have been vorking continuously since the cavein Saturday, have made rapid progress according to the superintendent and are expectad to open a passageway large en ough to permit the removal of the men some time this forenoon. athy Crihune f Publication Offices: Tribune Bidg, 214 EB. Second St. tate Meeting PARTY LEADERS ARE PRAISED IN KEYNOTE SPEEC To MORNING Coolidge; Warren and Winter Endorsement Seen; Recess Delays Naming of Delegates. LANDER, Wyo., May 12. —(Special to The Tribune). ~-With enthusiastic endorse~ ment of the Coolidge admin- istration on the lips of all delegates and speakers, and the probability that “his renomina+ tion and election will be endorsed along with those of United States Senator Francis BE. Warren and Congressman Chas, B. Winter, Wyo ming Republicans held forth In con- vention here today. After a recess of three hours, fol- lowing the morning session, the convention resumed at three o'clock this afternoon to hear Congressman Frank W. Mondell and the’ reports of the credentials and resolutions committees, At that hour the ten- tative list of delegates and alternates to the national convention at Cleve- tand had not beer announced, The convention in spirit and fact was ruled by the greatest optimism, enthusiasm and harmony. ‘This feeling found its best, expres- sion in the keynote address of John 8. Dillon of Lander, elected tempo rary chairman of the convention, who declared that “never has the country been so happy and so con- tented as during Republican ad- ministrations.” “Politics is the fe of America," according to Chatrman Dillon, who reviewed the past history of the Republican party, pointed out its achievements and declared that parties and not individuals should reap the greatest praise for worth- while accomplishments. The party comes first, he asserted, in recog: nition of the public and he called for loyalty to jes end principles to which it is y sed. United States Senator Francis B. Warren of Wyoming, candidate for renomination, came in for unstinted praise at the hands of the speaker, who said that Wyoming and the nation need the return of legislators of the vision, sanity and coolness of Warren, Congressman Chas, Winter likewise was paid tribute by Mr. Dillon in consequen of yfluable service he said had been rendered the state by Wyoming's lon representative in the house Complimentary mention of party leaders in Wyoming included Patric ‘ Ivan of Casper, national ‘com- mitteeman, who is ill in New York and was unable to come to Landee for the convention The conven was opened ang 10:30 with P, neer chairman of th Republic tate c 1 com- mitt as acting chairm: T invocation was pronounced by the Reverend Bristow of the Episcopa! church, Lan¢er. Mayor Edward J, Farlow of Lan der formally welcomed the delegates to Lander in a t which supplemented the n pa triotiam and feeling evidenced on every hand in making the visitors feel that Lander {ts glad of thelr Humorous allusion to his (Continued on Page Two.) FARGO OIL COMPANY IS REORCANIZED WITH NEW HELD IN FRANCE SUNDAY Opposition, 841, Poincare parties, 227, Opposition majority, 114, The government claims that 49 out of the 186 radicals elected are Cissident and will vote with the government in matters of foreign Considerable Change Is Seen in Future Handling of Foreign Affairs as Left Wing Goes’ Into Power policy. Even tf this is correct, how- . ever, the government will still re- 1 main in the minority, PARIS, May 12.—Nearly complete returns compiled baervers. pointed out | at official headquarters today show that France in yes- n the balance of the | terday’s elections decided on a considerable change in ringing into power St premier of the left,’ the tenure of office of President Millerand, who was a great propo- nent of the bloc national in 1919 and {ts first premier, Those claiming to be in his con- domestic policies and on at least important modifications ey, bre in the method of handling her foreign affairs. Premier Poircare’s majority in the chamber of dep- utles was swept away in @ violent) of that masortty, Was reduced to wocond rank in the party groups. swing of the political pendulum ee ta diesiot toward the eft, and the ploc|..ctit! sures, w atricts missing, show the chamber divided national, which formed the nucelus| as follows: (Continuéd on Page Eight) fitence, declared he would prefer to | “Pussyfoot" Johnson, noted prohibition apeale resign rather than become a “rubber | bootlegging plant recently taken by the Casper police fo speaks at the Presbyterian tabernacle tonight at § o'clock. week to the Fargo Western holder sy Bert Bell—Tribune staff /notographer inspecting a modern 1924 Johnson It has been authorized by pany to distribute The assets of the Fargo Ojl company were the benefit of the old Fargo Oil company s, it was announced today. of the Fargo Oil company’s properties to the Fargo Wes- tern Oil company are now being made. the | value of stock of the new company board of directors of the old com-|to the stockholders of the Fargo OU $335,000 par | company STOCK ISSUE D Fargo Western Takes Over Assets of Forme? Company and Assumes All Assets and Liabilities sold last organized for and its stock- Necessary assignments Oil compan; | | in proportion to their IRECTED holdings. The old Fargo stock ts be ng exchanged for the new Issue on « basis of 10 cents a share. The boara ectors of the Wester ering $500,000 par ue of thelr st to be sub- ribed for t k 1 the mas from t © applied on the debts of the E m: pany, inas h as com pany has assumed all the debts and {abilities of the older one. The Fargo Western Oll company wil have its headquarie: at 217 Consolidated Royaity bullding, the same office formerly used by the Fargo Oll company. W. D, Weath. ors is president of the new company.