Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, September 5, 1924, Page 1

oan coe Sie ng Te p< ars The .Weather | Unsettled tonight and Saturday, probably local ehowers; warmer to- night in east and cooler in extreme northwest portions; cooler Saturday. VOL. Vill. NO. 269. LAD WOUNDED BY ACCIDENTAL CUN DISCHARGE Third Accident of Its Kind In Few Days’ Time Has Willis Bartlett of Mills as Its Victim Willis Bartlett, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bartlett of Mills, accidentally shot himself through the abdomen yesterday afternoon with a small calibre rifle while playing near his home and is in a local hospital in a criti¢al condition, An operation was performed last night and the boy’s,condition this morning was considered sat- peezceact! sochh i sletanbea eather if STAR DEFEATS MISS. COLLETT happened but none of them seemed able to account for the discharge of the rifle. Former. Champion Is Eliminated Today in Golf. Tournament. This marks the third accidental shooting locally in the last week, one of which resulted fatally. when Charles Specht shot himself in the stomach while hunting rabbits and died a few minutes later. ‘The third acc'dent was a young woman who shot herself in the leg clubbing a rabbit to death, Shé has recovered nicely from the wound. With the largest place in the Arkeon—engaged for its great Wyoming Princess Petrolia, ball next Tuesday’ night, the: Tribune already well convinced that it would take several halls the size of the Arkeon to care for the multitude which is determined to see the 23 most beautiful girls in the state, and to witness the selection of Princess Petrolia. Tickets were placed on sale Thurs- day noon. Several of the ofl com- panies jumped right in,and purchas- ed handfuls. Other concerns follow- ed. Individual sales ran in great volume from the very first release of the pasteboards and now St appears that a full house will be sold out in no time, and that even an 8. R. O. sign will fail to stop the onrush of the crowd. Individual tickets are required for admittance to the ball as the crowd Mary XK.) Browne, Pacific: cotist tennis star, who is playing natiohal golf for the first time, furnished a great surprise today by defeating Mss Glenna Collett, of Providence, former champion, and favorite ta repeat. The match went to the 19th hole. In the final round tomorrow Miss Browne will meet Mrs. Dorothy Campbell Hurd, of Philadelphia, who in the pther. semi-final match today defeated Mrs. C. H. Vanderbeck, of Philadelphia, 2 and 1. Two masterful shots in the pinch gave Miss Brownesthe victory. One down playing the 18th, she put a spoon shot of 175 yards through two trees to within five feet of the pin, thereby winning the hole. At. the extra hole, Miss Browne sank a putt of 15 feet, her ball caroming off Miss Collette's into the cup, after Miss Collette had just missed a putt two feet longer. Che Caz Se arecte of a, cowrens "i GLOBE FLIERS F FIGHTING FIERCE per Dai MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS CASPER, WYO, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1924. ORCED Drive Against Shanghai Renewed With Fresh Vigor by Kiangsu Forces; Manchuria Is Not Involved SHANGHAI, Sept. 5.—(By The Associated Press.) — Attacking Kiangsu forces in the Lieuho sector, about 80 miles northwest of Shanghai, continued ‘their assault all last night and late this afternoon appeared to be prepar- ing for another night of continuous fighting. This information was brought to the city by a com- petent eye witness who visited the battle front during the afternoon. The firing was becoming more in- tense as hours passed, it was stated both sides using artillery, mainly 8-Inch guns. Explosiva artillery shells were used for the first time today. Large numbers of machine guns likewise were placed in service. There was no evidence yet that co-operation was being accorded the Kiangsu forces by the naval contingents re- ported -assembiing at Mandkding -for action down the Yangize river, No notable gains were made by either side in today’s fighting around Liuho, it was reported. The Kiangsy troops under Gen- eral Chi Shieh-Yuan appeared today to ke concentrating on that sector, heavy reinforcements being brought up from the attackers’ base at Quinsan. > Due to the heavier’ fighting, the number of wounded has been in- creased considerably, though it con- tinues out of all proportion to the TIGKET RUSH FOR THE PRINCESS 4 pa tes ha kee Wee pith set. basis. Arrangements have madd 80 t! subscribers ‘to the’ Tribune secure tickets m, their. carrier boys. When ‘pa are delivered in the evening the boys are to be stop- bed if tickets are wanted. * A number of places downtown are handling tickets, so that it will be convenient for busy people to buy now with little trouble. In any event—Don’t forget that youvcan call eithér 15 or 16 and have tickets reserved for you. If you belleve in signs, do it now. Never before has such a marvelous evening of entertainment, abound- ing with novelties and presenting a gorgeous array of color and beauty, been offered Casper, The Arkeon will hold just so many, people and ho more, find because of that juat the right number ‘of tickets have been printéd and put on sale. _-_JOIL INDUSTRY Teachers Go On Strike in Sonora State NOGALES, Sonora, Mexico, Sept. 5,—Public schools through- out the state of Sonora are closed as the result of a general strike | proclaimed by ‘school teachers. The strike went into effect when the state failed to meet demands of the teachers fof salaries due amounting to approximately 100, 000 pesos or to make provisional guarantees for further payment: company, was the R. 8S. Ellison, vice president-of the Although the schools were scheduled to open September 1, the doors of every public insti- tution of learning in the state are closed tight while the youth of many cities and villages await ad- justment of the differences exist- ing between faculties and state. Many of the teachers have re- ceived no salaries for last year's work. Life of IMPORTANT TO THE SCHOOLS Advantageous Position Held by This State In Educational Progress Is Told In Address to Teachers ry Midwest. Refining principal speaker at the Thursday afternoon session of the institute of Casper school teachers being held at the Jocal high school building. Mr. Ellison reviewed in powular style the oil industry in Wyoming and specifically stressed the importance of the industry to the educational fa- cilities of the state. The fact that 37% per cent of the federal royalty on oll produced in the state reverts to the educational system makes the ofl business and the schools di- rectly associated. Royalties from Prince Is Threatened SYOSSET, N. ¥., Sept. 5— The Prince of Wales looks forward to at- tending the international matches at Meadowbrook club tomorrow with t interest, despite the fact that © observe the contest between the ack British and American polo teams he must again undergo what to him is the ordeal of betng the cynosure of thonsands of eyes. While the prince Was planning a vortive dey the Scotiand Yard men, ial “ntate department agents and cw York state troupers who com: prise his guard, were bent on more serious business. They. working in conjunction with New York police, were bending every effort to trace the authorship of a half-tncoherent letter which was turned over to po- lice yesterday in which the writer threatened the ilfe of the prince. Although the letter is thought by police to be the product of a de- ranged mind, the direct threat car- rle1 in the words “I want to Kill iim" caused the prince's guard to (Continued on Page Twelve) state lands, jt waa also pointed out, are enormous. These earnings in being added to the school fund make possib’e ad- vancement along educational lines that would otherwise be impossible and place the schools of this state in an advantageous position. ‘The talk was of partiéular inter- est to the new teachera and to many of those who have taught here be- fore in that they were able to real, ize how important a factor oil is in the deyelopment of the state. Congressman Chas. EB. Winter de- livered an entertaining address this morning before the institute in which he discussed the merits and Possibilities of the Casper irriga- tion project with reference to the future of the county and state, (habe 2 taste, CALLAIS, France, Sept. The Associated Press)—Miss Lillian G. Harris, Young Anglo-Argentine swimmer, started from Cap Gria-Nez at 9:35 o'clock this evening in an 5. —(By the ty extent of the gun fire, the Chinese still wasting. ammunition. by care- less firing in characteristic fashion. Upwards of fifty wounded soldiers were counted, being carried back to Shanghai in motor trucks for medi- cal treatment. No field hospitals have yet been established tn that sector, it being necessary to trans- Port the wounded 25 miles back to the city if more than mere first aid treatment is. required. - AIRPLANES fo er INTO SERVICE TODAY. SHAN , Sept. 5. — By The Asso .}—Fierce fighting in ti between the armies of rival military governors, contesting for possession of Shang- hal, continued unabated today, but added fury was given to the battles by the movement of airplanes into the war zone and the reported con- centration of Chinese battleships for action along the Yangtze river. The major engagement appeared to center between Kiatinghsien and Liuho, about) thirty miles. northwest of Shanghal, The outcome of this en- gagement was still doubtful, both sides employing artillery, according to the’ Lungwha military headquar- ters or the Chekiang military goy- tinues. There is considerable jockeying for position in’ this quarter, accord- Ing to observers who returned from Nansiang today. The Lungwha head- Quarters explained this with the an- nouncement that the Chekiang troops, were taking positions to check .an expected enemy swing southeasterly. The enemy movement would be along the grand canal with the im- mediate objective as the Sunkiang and Hangghow railway. Any move ment towafds the southeast would make the battle front extend intc Chekiang province, the seat of Iu Hsiang’s government. Entrance of airplanes into the conflict was signatized today when three planes passed over the west- ern Shanghat district’ this afternoon. The planes were evidently cruis- ing in the directién of the Lung- wha aviation ground. Naval craft. from Peking was re- ported snoving down the Yangtze to ald the Fukien fleet, supporting the invading fo: from the north. The Fukien fleet was reported in the Chusan archipelago, southeast of Shanghai several dayg ago, to in- tercept any aid from Chang Tso-Lin Manchurian war lord. Chang, who is supporting the Chekiang governor, Was expected to despatch aid to Han- chow by sea. LAWRENCE TELLS PURPOSE OF TRIP. By, DAVID LAWRENCE (Copyright, 1924, Casper Tribune) WASHINGTON, Sept. 5. — What ls the purpose of the world-encircl- ing flight of the American aviators? Is it simply a stunt to prove the courage of the ‘American flying corps? Is it a challenge to the ayia- On Streets er at Bettverea by Carri MISS EVELYN TITUS WILL BE SHERIDAN BEAUTY ATTENDING PRINCESS PETROLIA FESTIVAL EVELYN TITUS, OF SHERIDAN Wyo., Sept. 5.—{Spe- Tribune)—Sheridan cial The county's beauty who will be in Cas for the Tribune's to per Princess Petrolia ba!l on 9, ig Miss Eyelyn Titus of Sheridan. Ambitious to be Wyoming September a good business woman, Miss Titus l# now employed as a stenographer. She !s an accom- plished pianist and finds particular pleasure in swimming, horseback riding and dancing, Until six years of age she lived on a ranch near here and has.sfhce been a resident of Sheridan: with her parents. The circulation of: The Tribune is greater than any other Wyoming newspaper. ly Cribute Newstands, & ler 75 cents NATIONAL LEAGUE. First Game. R.H.E. 00 000—6 11 0 000 300 101—5 11 1 Betteries—Baldwin and Gowdy; Glazner, Weinert and Wilson. New ¥ Second Game. At Philadelphia— R.H.E. New York _--409 002 xix—x x x Philadelphia __210 000 xxx—x x x Batteries—McQuillan and Snyder, Gowdy; Carlson, Lewis, Pini Bishop and Henline. Chicago Cincinnati — -020 010 00x—3 8 0 Batteries—Alexander, Wheeler and Hartnett; Donohue and Wingo. Batteries—Ehrhardt and Deberry; Barnes and Gibson. ca AMERICAN LEAGUE. First Game. At Detroit— R.H.E. -010 200 000—3 13 3 022 120 00x—7 12 0 and L, Sewell; Wells -arld Woodall. R. HE. -000°001 000—1 3 0 -000 202 00x—4 7 1 Batteries—Danforth and Severeid; Cyengros and Grabowski, -———— PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 5.—Three home runs in one inning were made by Harper, Wrightstone and Wilson, of the Phindelphia National League team in the first game today of the douje header with the New York Giants. Three Miners Are Killed in Fall at Butte BUTTE, Mont., Spt. 5.—Three men, working just below the sill of the 2,500 level of the Mountain coal mine, an Anaconda Copper . Mining company property here, met death in a fall of ground at 10 o'clock last night, ‘The dead: John Melanias, 47, a native of Greece; Francis J. Abbott, 31, who had no relatives here and Dell Crandell, 45, without de- endents here, The body of Crandell was recovered at 2 o'clock this morning. Twelve men in relays of four, are digging for the bodies of the other two victims. The men were said to have been working up from the 2,600 level and were engaged in putting in the last floor of the stope when the fall of ground occurred, so suddenly that they had no chance to escape. FRENCH GOAL LIES IN PEACE---HERRIOT Safeguard for Small Nations Urged by French Premier In Address At League of Nations Meet GENEVA, Sept. 5.—(By The Ass6ciated - Press.) — Premier Herriot, of France, addressing the fifth assembly of the League of Nations today, began by saying that he brought the word of France to the assembly, and that word was peace. He hoped that the United States would not refuse to tempt.to swim across the English Channel. She was the first woman to tion personnel of other countri: These questions, no doubt, have occurfed to many people as they have observed the progress of the trip around the world and the care- ful preparations made by the army and navy.to accomplish their objec (Continued on Page line) continue its useful, collaboration in disarmament, especially: now that arbitration had come in as a feature. The French premier mounted the tribune in front of the jammed auditorium amid a hum of interest and before beginning his address received a great ovation. Beauty Contest Details Im the Big Sunday Tribune Read the Sunday Tribune for complete details on the Trib- une’s state beauty contest and Princess,Petrolia Ball. The picture-of Natrona county’s representative will be on the front page and pictures of other state beauties will be seattered through the edition. The twenty-three girls here for the ball, one from every county in Wyoming, will be entertained by the Tribune during the two days they are in Casper. There will be a reception, a luncheon, a swimming party, a theater party and several other entertainment features for Wyoming's fairest girls, in addition to the Petrolia Ball Tues day evening at the Arkeon. The Casper automobile dealers have co-operated on a parade with a new demonstrator for every gir] to use during the parade. Read the Sunday Tribune for the details of the biggest beauty contest ever held in the Rocky Mountain region. The premier pleaded for some system of protection for small coun- emphasizing that the great rs could always protect them- Referring to Germany, he “We never desired the misery the German people. France does not live on hate.""” ‘The applau 8 renewed when M. Herriot con. tinued that Germa , if she desired admittance to the league, should have the same treatment as other nations seeking admission. France adhered to the league covenant but wanted to make it a living covenant. Great chéers were given when the French premier declared that it was France hersélf who had proposed the arbitration feature of the Lon don, agr ment. for a reparation settlement. He hoped, he said, that one of the results of this fifth assembly would be the incorpora tion in its program for achieve. of a proviso that a futu will countr ation ot {ment 2 brought 1 applause out In his plea for some plan for pro tecting the smaller Countries, M Her drawing his conclusions trom the Philosophy. of Pascal, said justice and force must go hand tn hand. but that neither should exist without the other. that | ¢ that security could be had by means of force alone. He agreed with Prime Minister Macdonald that any hurrie¢ly prepared disarmament conference would be doomed to fail- ure, and he insisted that when one was held it should be entrusted. to the League of Nations. Arbitration, security and. dis- armament were the three pillars of fweace, that the French premier set forth. i “holds hand to all your countries. It will give her Joy, even amongst the sadness of her own ruins, if she can help that divine flower, Peace, to bud. ance," he concluded, fraternal YUMA, Ariz.—It rained in Yuma yesterday—the first time since June 30. The precipitation was .02 of an inch, The average summer tempera ture of 112 degrees was broken a few days ago when the thermometer dropped to 99. Publicatsex Oifices: Beco! Tribune Bidg. 216 E. nd Su ‘AAW OFF PORTLAND ON CHINESE FRONT DELAY GAUSED BY HEAW. FOG IN FLIGHT -T0 BOSTON TODAY Airmen ‘Touch Waters Of U. S. Shores for First Time in Trip From Nova Scotia. PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 5.—The world fliers landed at 4:10 standard time, just off Orr’s island, 18 miles to the eastward of Portland in Casco bay, according to a telephone message received from that island. ‘The landing was made, presumably because of the fog, after the planes had circled about for 15 minutes. BOSTON AIRPORT, Mass., Sept. 5.—The first word to officials of Nation Station and city of the land- ing of the world filers at Portland, Maine, today came through the Associated Press. With Major Gen- eral Mason M. Patrick, commanding the army air service flying through the fog to meet them, officials here arranged to send several planes down the coast to assist them if necessary, TWO PLANES DOWN AFTER START PICTOU, Sept. —(By The As- sociated Press)—The American army warld fliers hopped off from Pictou to Boston today on thé last overseas stage of their flight which will bring them back to United States territory. The time of the start was 10:15% eastern standard time. Lieutenant Wade's plane, the Bos- ton IT, came down shortly after the start. ‘ The “New Orleans,” Yieutenant Nelson's machine was the first to get Into the air. She was followed by the plane of Lieutenant Smith, the flight commander, the “Chicago. The “Boston IT,” Lieutenant Wade's new machine, replacing the one lost off the Faroes, making the remain- der of the flight with the other two Planes, took the air at 10:16:30, After flying about the harbor, the three planes headed into the wind, standing out at first on a north- westerly course. The “Boston II” was forced down three minutes after taking the air. She apparently encountered motor trouble. After circling about for a few min- utes the “New Orleans” followed the Boston IT to the surface, Lieutenant Smith's machine remaining in the alr. Lieutenant Nelson in the “New Orleans" took the air again shortly, while the Boston II again started taking down the harbor. At 10:35 a. m. the Boston II took the air again and all the planes were again on their way. The course of the fliers will bs along the shores of Northumberland Strait, thence across thé Isthmus cf Chignecto und thence down the coast of New Brunswick and Maine to Boston. At Pictou, ideal weather conditions prevailed for the hop off. Weather reports received from the’ cruiser Richmond, eff Boston, the destroye- Lawrence, off Portland, and the destroyer McFarland in the bay of Fundy, coming at intervals during the morning, confirmed earler reports of fairly favorable flying conditions, with little or no wind, a calm sea, and a visibility of from 15 to 20 mile: CHIEF OF AIR TO RECEIVE FLI BOSTON, Sept. 5.—The American world fliers are expected to step on the soil of their native land today for the first time since they left it at Seattle, April 5, when they droped into the Hudson harbor and land at the Boston air port. Lieutenant (Continued on Page Nine.) VICE RS Davis to Speak At Cheyenne CHICAGO, Sept. ference he today with county nand other leaders of his in Milinois, John W rth this evening jo begin first dr in the far west as Democ standard bearer. 5.—After a con- his the Before returning here on Septem-| at Cheyenr ber 18, for na stay of a single fr. vis plans to deliv dresses and to make many rear plat. form talks. His itinerary as now arranged calls for speeches as fol lowa: da six set ad 1 He declared France had no illusion Omaha, Nebraska, September 6, i is will] sour! Denver, September Wyoming, September Kansas September ptember ptember 11; Cheyenne, 2 Topeka, ton, Mis- Moines, Bunce Iowa, 17 ments for a speaking date John W. Davis ef. imi: Casper from the of visit from nomine, it was be- * Tho Cheyenne Ar fectively possibility the preside leved here today date follows his scheduled appear. ance in Denver atter which a jumg ‘will be made back to Topeka, securing thal ho