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WEATHER lly fair tonight and Sunday xot much change in temperature VOL. IX NO. 168 SENATOR WHEELER FREED ON FIRST BALLOT “- Che Cas er Detlu Crilnnre MEMBER Ul ASSOCIATED PRESS CASPER, ja plies 3s 1 os as) CASRER) WH ONENG? SATURDAY, APRIL 25 25, 1925 ETHGN ond Btreets or Delivered by « at St MINE VICTIMS FIGHT WAY TO SAFETY WOMAN SEWED OR MONTANA GETS RELEASE’ Habeas Corpus Invoked To Free Alleged Violator. J> Bratton, ¥ Was a for Gte! Mont., on a of receiving goods that had money cbtained check, was or- jail yesterday in dis- trict court when he heard applica tion for a writ of habeas corpus brought by her attorneys. Her arrest followed that of M. J. Roberts, who was captured in an- other town and taken to Great Falls, It is charged that he cashed a frau- dulent check and bought a diamond ring and some clothing for the wo- Sho afterwards went to Ne- ska from Great Falls and then came to Casper where she was ar- rested. The ring and the clothing were taken from her here and sent to the Montana City yesterday. Her release was granted on her promise to go to Great Falls and report to the sheriff at that place, according Sheriff Alex McPher- Mar here charge been purchased b; from a fraudule released to In granting the writ of ‘habeas corpus the court held that she was being illegally held in custody here. sr aac aR MAS, MARY E. FRYE To LAID AT FINAL REST Funeral services were held at 3 o'clock this afternoon from the chapel of the Shaffer-Gay funeral home for Mrs. Mary Fr¥e, wife of William Frye of 809 St. Mary Mrs. I"rye died Thursday, Re E. Carter conducted the funeral sery- ices, 300 KOREANS DIE IN STORM SEOUT, Korea, April 25.—(By The Associated Press.}—Two hun- dred Korean immigrants perished in a snowstorm in the Primorsk region * on Tuesday, —_=_—_ BATTLE FOR ISLAND OPENS "HONOLULU, Associated Press April }—The * | — CLOCKS TO | BE TUR UP SUNDAY ‘other year sf the Merchant an. estimated today. ‘GERMAN VOTE DUE SUNDAY) ciated neellor Marx, ch © Weimar coalit ” republican b aud Field shal Von Hindenburg, champion the parties of the United Right, to: day were on the last stretch of their race for the pr of the Ger- man republic with neither expected to have walkaways In tomorrow's polling. Political leaders & fully as problematic test in United Charles Evans Hughes row Wilson in 191¢ ——_+>— - REPORT ON TAXPAYERS AUDIT 13 COMPLETED; SOON BE MADE PUBLIC The Natrotia’ County Taxpayer association held a brief meeting this morning, but no important develop- ments transpired in connection with the audit and investigation of coun- ty affairs, according to the president . J. O'Connor, The audit has been completed, Mr. O'Connor said, and the report of A. 8. Thatcher is be- ing sent to the Salt Lake headqua ters of Lincoln G, Kelley and com- pany to be placed in final form, It will be in the hands of the associa- tion within a week or ten days, it is estimated. Publication of the report available will hold unusual interest for the public in view of disclo: sures made by the state examiner's office. This office and the governor will both receive copies, it is under- stood, this agreem aving been reached at the time the assistant ex- aminer checked the county records. Ba, GROSHON IN MEETING WITH COUNTY BOARD y the was ates and ut ne con- between Wood- when irman of the ization, the and H. E. apr . Maurice Groshon, cl state board of equ county commissioners Champion, the recer deputy * meetin nt SCOUTM ASTERS ‘LAMPOON IS SCHOOL WINDS UP WORK HERE oo BY OLD SCOUT coming year's activities in ‘ouncil, E jcouts of Amer: ica give promise reat impetus result of the utmaster’s hool which closed truction last night n and which h the leadership of Sc E. Perkins in a m & great credit upon The Casper >uncil and deput aymen members of the C fon of the active cooper ners and carrying the echool to conclusion has been insptratic wil not fail 1- have a wholesome in fluence on the future work of Cas council In the prog night the re- view of the school programs of the previous sessions was directed along onstructive lines under direction of Deputy Commissioner Edwin Bean who delegated different features of the review to other members of the official family. The greater part of the devoted to que rs between member vatrols and offictals pertinent remarks iva to the duty of a scoutmaster am last evening vaR one ree fons an of the rel his especially: with relation to per: sonal contact with a boy and in the final analysis it was pointed out the neces: knowing his attract the ction of the Thirty final ex 2 scoutm if he expe respect which wa ote in submitted Six) the lonairre Cc on Page NED || ON TAK PLANS. HERE: Porta guese Chief Resigns Position EDERAL GOURT UPY RETURND EARLY VERDICT OF AGQUITTA |Birth of Daughter to Montana Solon Is An- nounced to Friends at The Same Time. GREAT FALLS, | April —(By The As ated Press) nator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana, late vice-presidential and political Fourteen Trapped on 2,000-Foot Level of Idaho Mine Ring for Cage at tev! DRI Lt HONORS Shaft After Subduing Flames That DETERMINED AT NATRONA HICH: Thréatened to Cause Their Death \Charles Firmin Wins Rotary Medal, | Merton Boyd Second and Don Griffin Third; Company B Decorated } | WALLACE, Idaho, April 25.—Fourteen miners, who subdued a fire on the 2,000-foot level of the Hecla silyer- lead mine at Burke, 7 miles from here, and escaped by their | own efforts late yesterday afternoon, after being trapped n the mine for more than 12 hours, are the heroes of Burke | today and many stories are being told of their bravery and ; to safety when rendered in the older teva Mont, soci- candidate storm “The third was the le Uhoff in the fight of the uinst the flamer. he damage to the mine ed to be $100,000 by L. Superintendent of the mine, in an electric cable is belie have caused the fire. stood in the mine up to the foot level today and operations. will until Monday ty of testing miners center, miles with th flames barring thelr way. The men learned of the fire, which ke out In the pumping plant. near the shaft on the 2,000 foot le short! re midnight Thursday able to get fairly to the as the draft was taking the smoke away from them,- Shift Herbert R. Uhoff, in charge *> men in the Star workings declared last night. hey disconnected a pump used in r drilling and by compressed air drove. back the smoke until they were close enough to pump water on the burning plant. From then on,. the y d water the 1 fir dense smoke wed fect the ed demon after dent school cadet ys close delayed all levels for gas. Madden Quits ' Justice Work cadet corp who , exerted their best efforts to pres: splendid military showing for the ie to witness are Murra adjutant; major; Barry miners said, | from the drain lin Hearst, back and reach } eicpndyligutey captain of company C€ first lieutenant; Vin- Second Jieutenant;. Philip acting captain ef com- theastation While this was being done, crews on the surface under. the. direction of Ki T. Spnrks, federal mine resete engineer, made vain efforts to reach the men by way of the shift, the heat preventing them each ‘time they went down the shaft. Three acts of valor stood forth to- ay. One was the act of B. Van Voorhis, ope of three men rescued from the mine shortly after the alarm was sounded. He was reported to have dragged R. C. Richardson, n Bell, Norton, Justice of the Peace E. C. Madden Dut ‘Nak gone to-Pimedals to ‘conside® an offer of appointment as county at: torney of Sublette county, according to Justice of the Peace Henry Bren- nan. He left Thursday night and said he would return and re-assume his duties here provided he does not accept the position, it is. understood. Justice Brennan yesterday after- noon obtained consent of the county commissioners to transfer Madden's office furniture and his court records to the former justice's rooms bver the Kimball drug store and the transfer was completed this rn+ ing. Justice Madden announced that he would probably, resign when the order from the state examiner pro- hibited county commissioners from paying justices more than the legal $62.50 q month. His -resignation, however, has not yet been received. cent Edwards, pany D. Firmin birth of a. a m¢ by winning ht place, 1 medal g given by Boyd and nkets for third - place. from each com w the Griffith winning the BARKER SCORES WN ADDRESSES. = = hook ha men who passe District recel second and Sixteen boys, four pany, were chosen to compete in the competition for the best drilled (Continued on Page Six) BALKAN SITUATION CALMER 'Moderation Urged by the ‘American and Showers Are British Ministers Is Effective; Moxeoashhor “Red” Menace Still Lives | : Coming Week | WASHINGT her ning Mond: Mountain Attorney John L, ea ap. k his band the daughter ana chiet F. C. Ford, W. Baldwin ‘om the ued 2 clared tha last Denve flv lah: eated @ pi the men, wo- | Casper who took and tr making whi da impre nd children Magnate Gets $3 a Day For Jury Service| ntage nk discussion By The Associated Press The situation in Bulgaria, as reflected by dispatches from Sofia and outside points is apparently calmer, a fact which is attributed in some foreign quarters to counsels of moderation by the American and British ministers. Bulgaria’s neighbors, however, are in a her troubles, which the Bone authorit unist plot thelr own CHICAGO, April 25.—Harold F. yesterday ha ing April the —The week be n Rocky regions said, been allowed | JUSTICE DEPARTMENT 5 te | OFFICIALS SILENT ate of anxiety | ?* Sa . . a” Fone | WASHINGTO A 28 sribe to a} | ' $ He was given servic r two week's juror in the juvenile and in addition was voted fellow” by oes tha keaat spread to ula “AEE ab ae ae ‘REPRESENTATION AT SALT LAKE RATE MEET — WANTED BY CHAMBER POLICE ARREST IFTEEN HERE IN TWO RAIDS Jug clear and a German: government e the danger erventio: nt out Balkur Bulgaria ses to be in complet INFORMATION LACKING ON MURDER VICTIM; | SLAYERS ARE HUNTED r | Cs r BARRED OUT U. S. MAILS ‘ON, Apr of the conducted held by department to circulation alrea by the Boston master there bec some of feat publication In Portal laws The issue | things E Liberty minus most of her clot in might ar, they rf another The WASHING’ April 18 issue publiéation students was ampoon Harvard Its Id ur P rder b unmatlable as been he and the res unfit > graph rence police and the 25.—Speed r mail Post- WASHINGTON, April ing up the transcontinerits service was ordered today by General New in order transit and minut ad practically master to eut time down between Fran | hours San Y minutes and at sbuthern ¢ one fi ho same ance alifornia mail da Air Mail Will Be Speeded Up month with ndling ‘One Arrested In Raid — On Hotel at Arminto — The hidden tives of And aw war veteran Tuesday nt Tuesday freight men of 4 in H. the ne. Mre, lation. of men.arrest& sees Murphy, Dan Ea. Mike Three - caser men supposed 1 maintained news of them has cording to Frank Ww te Departures. from San Francisco will be made at 8:45 a, m. effective May 1, instead of 6.30 a. m at present, This will enable ma Vv ing Los Angeles p.m be tr ontinental ane Instead’ of being held there Le special agent ington & Quincy well! Horn moons oT in and 6 when | eo was ing } mornin ng the will of frei New hot aff York st ‘tel man was held