Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, August 11, 1924, Page 1

The Weather warmer in east and no portions.tonight. VOL. VIIL NO. 248. WYOMING — Fair tonight and ,probably Tuesday; The cireulation of The Tribune is g MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS ne Member of “Audi of Circulat ‘Burea TEN DEAD. TWO Che Caz CASPER, WYO., | DYING IONDAY, AUGUST 11, 1924. * al wen? *?: — On Streets or at Newstands, & cents Delivered by hue reater than ang other Wyoming newspaper: per Daily Tri ee Carrier 75 cents a month AMERICAN WO LIERS REFUSE TO QUIT UNDER ICE HARDSHIPS Cruiser Raleigh Hunting Safe ing Place on Shore of Greenland REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Aug. 11.— (By. The_ Associated. Press)—The supply sbip Gertrud Rask, whose imprisonment in an ice pack. off Angmagsalik on the east coast of Greenland, has been an importunt factor. in delaying continuation of the’ around the world flight of the America narmy officers, broke free from the ice at four o'clock. this morning, Major Clarence E. Crum- rine today reported to the aviators. The Gertrud Rask was able to resume its attempt to reach Ang- REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Aug. —By T4> Associated Press)}—The United States cruiser Raleigh, ex- ploring the east coast of Greenland in search of a landing place for the Beauty Big Thing In Choosing Girls For Contest Here Twenty-three girls—the prettiest in Wyoming—wil! -be in Casper as guests of the Tribune on Sep- tember 9. During the next two weeks 161 county judges, or seven for every county in the state, will be on the qui vive for the ones they will finally name to come to this city. Keeping in mind the “rules” | broadcasted by the Tribune, the judges are making their search. These “rules” are: Beautiy is more than face—it is face, figure, gracefulness, poise, Personality and good, clean char- acter. Contestants are to be unmar- ried. Because the choosing of the ‘Wyoming beautiy is in a way con- nected with the petro‘eum indus try it would be nice, of course, if county representatives were in some way interested in oil. For instance—if the girl's’ father or brother is employed in the oil business, or she herself works for an oil company. But remember that connection with the oil industry is not an essentiai—teauty is, August 26 is set as the day when county selections are to be made. _ to gain the sea clear of ice, a hum-| | damaging, mock touched’ it, slightly the ‘starboard f miral ful if Angmagsalik could be used as a ‘base! by the scout planes, which are being carried by the cruisers Raleigh and Richmond to explore the coast: A plan has been considered wi ‘these planes would carry fuel for the round the world planes Fa the Angmagsalik ice fields The Danish supply ship Gertrud Rask, which is ice bound southeast of Angmagsalik and which reported yesterday that she needed coal, ex- pects to clear the ice pack in two days, she reported today. Flight commander Lieutenant Lowell H. Smith has engaged a trawler here to carry 300 tons of coal to the l:rish avo eit co refuel her at the edge of the ice. Lieutenant Smith and in bevggac Eric H. Nelson believe ti the hope of providing a base at Angmag- or at some point further south on the east coast of Greenland now depends on the Gertrud Rask. REYKJAVIK, Aug. 11.—. (By The Associated Prses). —tThere is no quéstion of calling off the American Army world flight because of ice conditions around the shore of Greenland, according to a statement issued on board the cruis- er Richmond, flagship of the con: veying squadron. In the opinion of Rear Admiral Magruder, commander of the squadron, the flight will be completed successfully, barring pos- (Continued on Page Sever..) Dawes Chief Executive Does Not Permit Torrid Days To Interfere WASHINGTON, Aug. 11. —The intense heat which has prevailed here for the last two weeks has interfer- ed little with the program of President Coolidge, who has followed throughout his practice of taking two walks daily for exer cise. This has been practically the only recreation indulged in by the pres! dent, aside from his trips on the Mayflower, the presidentialyacht. It is his custom to walk about the city in the early morning anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours and again in the evening for a.shorter time. Mr. Coolidge follows no regular path. on these jaunts. He is described by! friends as a brisk walker, but not hurried. His speech of acceptance complet- ed, Mr. Coolidge is planning to rest a ittle more_this week until the ad- dress is delivered Thursday night at the formal notification. exercises: There are no special government problems pending, aside from the re- port of the new tariff commission:on: the sugar tariff, and next Friday the president, with his family plan to leave for his father’s home at Ply- mouth, Vermont, for # vacation of 10 or 12 days. : Plan Said Accepted German and. Allied Experts In Night Session Reach Agreement On _ Reparation Payments LONDON, Aug. 11.—(By The Associated Press). — The allied and German experts attached to the internation- £1 reparation conference have reached a full agreement on the Dawes program, it is announced. They*remained in session until 3 o’clock this morning to arrive at an under- standing on reparation payments in kind, on which the Germans held out until the results of Premier Herriot’s Paris¢ mission became known. The French premier's return with his cabinet's approval of his Rubr evacuation policy in his poc- ket put new life and hope into the negotiations and British observers feve the conference will end by TheMyuestion of the evacuaton of the Ruhr was being cohsidered late this forenoon at a conference of the incipal allied delegates. Until they have reached an agreement among themselves on this problem there will not be another meeting with the Germans and it ‘is not ex- pected such a meeting will come be- fore them. Names for the post of permanent (Continued on Page Seven) Much La was held up by two highway: authorities are still hunting ©. R. Roedel, cashier of the bank, stated Saturday that the loss had not exceeded $1,000 and that all but about $150 of this had been recov- ered when the hag of money was found. The county authorities ‘are still scouring the oil field for the partner ROCK SIDES OF RENO, Nev., Aug. 11.—Discovery of figuring, declared to bein Aztec characters, on the rock wall of a cavern in eastern Nevsda-near. the Caves national reserve, was inged by Dr. B. F. Schappelle, ‘University of Nevada archaeologist today. The find was described by Dr. Schappelie as one of the most Important cf its kind among west- ern archaeological discoveries of re- cent times, ‘ The tracings are sald to be the farthest north: Aztec markings dis- covered, Rock writings resembling Egyptian hetroglyphics also were noted by the expert, according to a special dispatch to the da State Ministers Issue Call to Pu to Attend Probe Four local pastors, aroused over the thought of a private “airing” of charges made by councilmen agatftst Chief of Po- lice Bert 8. Yohe and believing that such airing must be public else it is no airing, are publish- ing-today on another page of the Tribune a plea for Casperites to go to the city hall this evening nd_petition the council for ad- mittance. The pastprs are the Rey. Willis H. Germany of the East Casper Methodist Commun- ity church, the Rev. R. R. Hilde- brand of the First. Christian church, the Rev. Charles G. Stout of the Christian church, and the Rev. J. T. Hanna of the Emmanuel Baptist church. ——_> BALL SCORES NATIONAL LEAGUE At Boston R. Chicago — -. 0 Boston - . 2 Batteries—Kaufmann and Hart- nete; Cooney and O'Neill. At Brooldyn St. Louis. Brooklyn — 2 Batteries — Haines and Gonzales; Grimes and Taylor. At New York R.HLE. Cincinnati - -.000 101 000— 2-8 0 New York _ _001 300/00x— 4 8 2 Batteries—Mays, Benton and Har- grave; Watson At Philadelphia Second Game 100 000 200— 6 10 0 Pittsburg Philadelphia _ 110-000 110— 4 12 Batteries—Pfeffer, Kremer and Schmidt;. Betts and Wilson. First Game at Philadelphia— R.H.E. Pittsburg ~-005 100 0110— 713 2 Philade‘phin - 000 100 101— 3 8 0 BANK LOSS NOW $3,473 Officials of Lavoye Institution Admit rger Loss Than They at First Reported Officials of the Bank of Salt Creek at Lavoye, which men Saturday noon, admitted yesterday that approximately $4,000 had been looted from the bank in the daring holdup, that the bag of dimes which was found contained $500 and that the fugitive for whom has in his possession $3,473. of J.C. Mundell who is lodged in the cbunty jail here, L. Doty and J. P. Walsh, who Ilve in the tent where Mundell was captured, are being held for investigation since it ig thought that they may know something concerning the activities of the pair of bandits. AZTEC FIGURING IS FOUND ON CAVERN CLOSE TO LEHMAN CAVES OF NEVADA Journal from Ely, Nevada, nearest, town’ to the diszovery Members. of the exploration. party, which includes Governor J. G. Serug- ham, expressed “beliet»that~ farther investigation. wotld ‘uncover a* Ver- {table “underground city among the caves and on the banks of an un- derground river which wends its way among the caverns. In a burial cave with a four by six foot opening at the‘ surface, leading to a large underground room, five human skeletons were found Saturday. The bones were badly disintegrated. Live angleworms were discovered 190 feet underground in the caves, it was announced. WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.—One of the highest compliments in diplomatic usage —a strictly private luncheon with the executive family—is planned for the Prince of Wales, upon his arrival in the United States for the international polo matches next nfonth, at Meadowbrook, says the Washington Post today, adding that it understands [3 BROKEN HERE INBULLODGGING Lloyd Saunders Sets Up Mark of Six Flat in King of Cowboy Sports Lloyd Saunders’ world threw the animal in six seconds flat was the feature of Sunday’s show at the ro- deo grounds, the closing perform- ance of a four-day program. Lee | Robinson broke it Saturday with a mark of 6 1-5 seconds and Saunders yesterday shaved it one fifth. ‘The bulldogging time all week has been exceptional and good time was registered on all four days. Buck Lucas took second money Sunday with a mark of 6 3-5 and Lee Robin- son third in seven flat. The calf roping produced no record time but the average of the ropers was good, Herb Myers won first with 16 25 and Ray Bell and Ike Rude tied for second at 19 4-5. The bucking broncos did not fur- nish as much excitement as usual, the best rides of the afternoon being turned In by Ray Bell on “Old Dadi yagon” and Fran! Sar sea a _the--girl riders Brida Miller of Casper and Marie Gibson of Havre, Mont., look; ed the best. Lem Carmen won the Roman standing race with Ed Lambert sec- ond and Buck Lucas third. The chariot race went to Ed Lambert's string for the first time during the show with Ed Lambert second. Four cars were sent into action in the auto polo game but they had hard luck with tlres and the game was not up to standard. The polo- (Continued on Page Seven) the royal visitor will reach New York August 30. The prince’s call at the White House was decided upon, the Post relates, after that Ne come to the United States incognito, as Lord Renfrew. ‘The king held that international cour- Damage Heavy In El Paso Fire Nine Fire Companies Turned Out to Ex- tinguish Blaze That Threatens Business District EL PASO, Tex., Aug. 11.—Fire in the H. Kress depart- ment store, was brought under control at 10 0 o'clock this morning after 14 lines of hose had been stretched by the nine companies of the El Pako fire department. M. L. the fire, the smoke was,éo dense that it penerated otker buildings In the block and forced the occupants out. The flames are believed to have originated in the stock of -matches DEBT PARLEY HELD CERTAIN LONDON, Aug. 1i—The Sunday Times" says it understands Prime Minister MacDonald has promised premier Herriot that no conference Lytteries—Yde and Gooch; Gisz- ner, Mitchell and Henline, Wendell. on inter allied debts would be ar- ranged soon, 1 Klein, manager of 'the store, estimated the dam- age at approximately $100,000. During the, progress of in the pasement, of the building. Mr. Klein eni@ that no one had peen in the building since Saturday night and police are investigating under the theory that burglars may have fired the building. NO CHANGE IN SUGAR PRICES NEW YORK, Aug. 11.—In fined sugar a good inaui ported for both domestic accounts. Prices were unch: $6.40 to $6.60 for fino re- nged at granutated. Refined futures nominal, On Tonight Mayor Loy and Council to Hold Execu- tive Session to Consider Charges Preferred . The lid is expected to be blown off the administration caldron this evening when Mayor S. K. Loy and his council meet: in closed session with certain members of the police tration of his office. attempt by members of the council to have "Yohe suspended and ‘the subsequent overriding of this action by the mayor. The motion calling for his sus pension was worded as follows. Whereas it has been reported to members of the city council that Chief of Police Bert S. Yohe has used city money for the purpose of gambling; 2. That he has given badges as police officers\to men in no way connected with the police depart- ment} = 3. That he has retained an offi- cer upon the force after having been notified that the waid officer was guilty: of highway robbers; 4. breaking performance in the| department for the purpose of granting a “hearing” to steer bulldogging when he|Chief of Police Bert S. Yohe in regard to Yohe’s adminis- The hearing is the result of a recent arrested for violation of city ordi- nances contrary to the express or- ders of the police judge; 5 That in addition to the rob- beries and holdups alleged, to have been committed by persons associat. ed with the police department, that robberies and holdups are almost daily occufrances in this city all of which would point to the general incompetency of said chief of police, is is moved that pending full inves- tigation Of these matters that said chief of police, Bert & Yohe, be suspended from the office of chief of police, said suspention to take ef- fect forthwith and that the said Yohe be given an opportunity to be heard in his own defense by, either himself or by counsel or by both at That he haw denied bail to men|a meeting of the city council. CASPER BUSINESS COLLEGE Is SOLDTON. S. AND MRS. ANNE MOORE-FALL TERM OPENS SOON By a deal whch was closed re- cently the controlling interest the Casper Business college, former: King George had vetoed a proposal tesy required ly owned by W. O. Mortimer and use of the prince's highest title on a visit to the United States, even though it might be only a pleasure trip, and this necessi- tated arrangements for him to pay his respects formally to the presi- dent. The privacy of the@uncheon, one of the few functions of its kind in American history, is attributed not only to the mourning of the execu- tive family for Calvin Coolidge, Jr., but to a desire to return similar courtesies extended by the King and Queen recently to Secretary and Mrs. Hughes and to Secretary Mel- lon and his daughter. Afterwards, says the Post, members of the cab- inet and their wives may be invited to the White House in a strictly in- formal manner, to welcome the prince. The prince will be met at New York, the Post says, .by the Brit- ish ambassador, Sir Esme Howard, J, Butler Wright, third assistant secretary of state,’ in a semiufficial capacity, and Major Oscar N. Sol- bert, the president's junior aide and the former military attache at American embassy in) Londo: the personal and urofficlal repre- sentative of President Coolidge. ‘The executive has also detailed’ Major Selbert to act as personal aldo to the Prince during his stay in the United States. After the matches, which are scheduled to end September 14, the Prince of Wales is expected to leave for his ranch in’ Manitoba. —_—_—_—_—»—_—__ CHICAGO, Aug. 11.—Edith Cum- mins of Chicago, today won the womans’ western. golf. champion- ship by defeating Miriam Burns of Kansas City, last years’ title hold- er, 12 up and 11 to play. 1 in} hands of N. 8. Daisy L. Bryant, passed into the Moore and Mrs, Anne Moore. (Continued on Page Seven) U.S. TO HONOR PRINCE OF WALES American Government Will Pay Highest Compliment - In Diplomatic Usage to Distinguished Visitor On His Coming Visit to Washington Shooting Grouse Causes Arrest of Trio from Casper Three Casper men were ar- rested yesterday on Smith Creek by Deputy Game Warden M. L. Welch on 4 rge of killing blue grouse, The men were Walter Redburn, ni Hammond, and Otto Gaston. ‘The season on blue has been closed indefin- itely by the legislature. It was epen last year but is not open this year and may not be open for some time. ge chicken hunters since August 1 have ap- parently not been aware of that fact anl some violations have oeen reported when blue grouse were killed instead of chickens. lication Otfices: Tribune Bidg. 216 E. Second St OLORADO CYCLONE LD FLIGHT TO BE FINISHED WORLDS TIME! Yohe Probe HOUSE LIFTED OFF FOUNDATION IND DESTROYED BY 1G STORM Eight Children in List of Fatalities—Three Au- tos Wrecked and Buildings Destroyed 'LAGLER, Colo., Aug. 11. —tThe tenth victim of the tornado which late yester- day afternoon destroyed the ranch home of Henry Kuhns, three miles east and one mile north of Thurman, Colo., 33 miles north of here, died late last night, according to word received here to- da Two others injure at the same time are ina serio! ndition and little hope is held for their recovery. They may be removed to Denver for medical treatment, it is said. The dead, with but one exception were all children, four of one family and a mother and two daughters-of another family being killed by ths storm. The dead are: “Blanche Yoder, 11 years old; Vera Yoder, 9 years old; Robert Yoder, 6 years ol4; Ray Yoler, 1 year old; Fern Garrett, 14 years old; Zel Garrett, 3 years old; Stella Kuhns, 8 year old; Delmar Kuhns, 6 yeurs old; Mrs. Henry Kuhns, age un- known; Nellie Burkey, 14 yéars old. Mrs. Fred Garrett and Tillle Bur- ‘key, 10, are believed to have sufter- éd internal injuries and are not ex- pected to. recover. Mrs. Joseph Yoder, mother of four of the victims and Mary Kuhns, 10 years old, re- ceived severe injuries but are expedt- ed to recover, Lucille and Laura Kuhns, 4 and? years old, respectively, who were in the house together with the other victims and Mrs. Zelma Huffman, who was holding a baby on her lap, all escaped injury, when the hous’ was lifted from its foundation and was carried to a nearby cornfiela where it was dropped and demolish- ed. All of the déad and tnjured were members of a colony of Menonites of the district and had gone to the Kuhns farm house for Sunday-din- ner, following the noon-day church service. According to survivors, the women were washing the dishes when the storm descended upon the place. A total of 17 women and eight men together with the children had gathered at the Kuhns home. The men in the party were in the yard at the Kuhns home when they saw the approaching storm. -‘They rushed to the house and sounded the alarm but were too late in giving the warning. The men escaped serie ous injury by lying on the ground until the storm passed over. The house, a one story frame and cement construction was lifted from its foundation and carried by the storm to a nearby cornfield. Sey- eral outbuildings and barns being demolished as the storm swept along carrying the house. Three automobiles belonging. to the visitors at the farm house which re standing in the yard were also ried away by the storm and de- posited in a field, some distance from the house. They were a mass of wreckage when discovered later by a rescue party. Nine of the victims were killed outright, the tenth, Fern Garrett, dying last night as @ result of a mail (Continued on Page Seven) Demo Nominee Killed by Ball Andrew S. 'Anderson, Candidate for Governor of South Dakota, Is Gored © to Death by ‘Animal SIOUX FALLS, 8. D., Aug. 11.—Andrew S. Anderson, Democratic nominee for governor of South Dakota, was. gored to death early today at his farm, near Beresford, S. D., 30 miles south of Sioux Details of the tragedy are lac Falls in Clay county. 1g, but meager tele- phone reports to Frank Olds, county coroner, indicated that Mr. Anderson had gono to the) der now republican guberna- pasture to take care of the stock| toria! nominee, whom he Would have when one of thé bulla in his herd be.| °P/sed for the governorship in)No- came enraged and attacked him. Mr. Anderson came into politics in} cr 1910 when he won a seat in the legi« lature from Clay county. I 19! he was re-elected and again {n 1914 defeating the latter year, Carl Gun-| Hie was nominated by the Demo- ats in 1916 as lHeutenant governor nd polled more votes than any of his running mates. He declined the democratic nomination for governor in 1922 but accepted it this yean, ’