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, 1921-12-12
CORRECTIONS
TURNED OUT IN GREAT
VOLUME BY LUKIS co.

Scores pass the Lukis candy com
pany daily. but few have knowledge
OF the really wonderful factory that
Is enclosed within its walls. Every
known CONNECTION Is manufactured
right on the grounds. 10000 pounds
OF candy having been made during
the past week. for tho Christmas
sale.
The Lukfs company boasts of an
electric ice cream freezer that has a
capacity of so quarts Of cream every
six minutes. II Is the only freezer
OF its kind IN the middle west. This
type is used on the u. s. battleships
10 accommodate the iimltless capa-
cities of the gobs, for sweets. The
factory is equipped with several gas
furnaces OF a peculiar open-faced
style. on which all the candy is cook
ed in largo 20 gallon urns, and mix
ed with huge paddles.
Tho popular hard candles for
Christmas have all been made in this
factory. The delicious chocolates.
hand dipped are also made here.
The famous Powder River chocolate
Is tho result OF a new o dis.
covered by c. G. Luiis. Mr.. Lukis
a had rs years experience in some
Of the largest candy factories in the
world. and he has improved upon
many OF the recines Of these world.
, 1921-12-12

tho city. were present In formation
20 participate in the first official flag
raising at the camp. and TO hear the
addresses of members of tho Rotary
club and OF the council.
The exercises were more than usu-
ally impressive, and the large gather
Ing of grown-up visitors bore evidence
OF the interest displayed in the Scout
movement in the community.
Following the official flag raising
ceremony by the Scouts, r. T. Kemp.
president of the Scout council, intro
duced NJ. P. Wheeler, a prominent
member OF the Rotary club, n presi-
dent Of the Scout organization during
the first year of its existence. made
formal presentation OF Camp Rotary
to the Scout council on behalf Of the
Rotary club. Upon the conclusion of
his address. Mr.. Wheeler was given
an enthusiastic ovation by the Scouts.
and D.. w. ogilbee. a member Of the
executive committee. on behalf Of the
Scout council. made an appropriate
address OF acceptance.
Rev. C. A. Wilson. pastor of the
First Presbyterian church. and a
member Of the council, gave the dedi-
cation address, in the course of which
he expressed the sentiments of all
Scouts and all sponsors of the Scout
organization, when he depressed the
hope and confidence hat the new
lodge would become a huge factor in
the ~inspirational feature of Scouting.
First Glass Scout Harry Mills AS
tin. scribe Of Troop 1. on behalf of
his fellow Scouts, conveyed the per
sonal thanks and appreciation Of the
members of all troops.
Rev. l.. Z. Carter. pastor Of the
First Methodist Episcopal church, de-
livered the Invocation and Rev. c. G..
Stout. pastor of the First Christian
church. pronounced the benediction.
Following the retreat formation,
tho Scouts Of Troop 1 challenged all
the rest Of the Scouts present to a
SNOWFALL battle to be fought on the
hill opposite to Camp Rotary, and the
spectators present enjoyed a thrilling
contest. The battle resulted in a
draw.
Mothers of Scouts of Troop /
sprung a surprise at the conclusion
OF the formal dedication by. the an
nouncement hat they were prepared
to serve refreshments Of sandwiches
and hot coffee to the guests and
Scouts inside the lodge. The plan
for serving the refreshments origin
ated with Mrs. Harry Astin, and the
cooperation of mothers of other
Scouts of the troop was readily
rendered.
Mrs. Astin was assisted in the serv-
ing Of refreshments by Mrs. Ray
Cook, Mrs. John J~ourgenson. both
mothers Of Troop l Scouts; Mrs. II.
w. Archibald. mother of Scoutmaster
Staley Archibald. and Mrs. Harry L..
, 1921-12-12
HOME SOCIETY
GOAL PASSED
IN BIG DRIVE

The quota pledged by Natrona coun.
ty for h Wyoming Chfldren's Home
society was topped as n result of the
Heart Day campaign waged here and
in Salt Creek.
The tag day was held in Salt Creek
under Mrs. Joe L. May, chairman.
Gregory Powell. local and
a number OF the older school girls of
Salt Creek. Saturday was the date
chosen for the work, and the men at
the camps as well as the residents of
Salt Creek responded beautifully to
he call. 1t is estimated that more
than $500 was made during the day.
h sum added to the amoun
raised through the same effort here.
makes a total more than 81, 100 while
the quota for h county was set Mt
s. 1000.
The money will be sent to the head.
quarters of the society at Cheyenne.
and will be used in placing children
in respectable homes in this state and
in paying train fare In bring the or
phans to larger cities fm medical
treatment. A great majority Of the
children arc brought to Casper and
treatment is given them free, by
prominent physicians here.
Among the ten girls who took part
in the campaign in Salt Creek were
Miss Buelah Lehr and Miss Clara
Patterson. who succeeded In raising
the largest sums from their dona-
TONS.
, 1921-12-12

famed institutions. The Pecan nut
roll. is an original Lukis connection
and has never been successfully tmi-
tated. tho process being kept secret.
The growth OF the concern has been
truly remarkable. Two years ago
Il occupied o1s-hsI the space occu-
pied Il present by the saiesroom.
Now two buildings are used. one de-
voted wholly 10 the eervfng Of Gus
toners. and the other devoted to the
manufacture of the sweets Tho
Lui<is company connections are sold
from coast { o coast, from points IN
Oregon. TO New Jersey with many
patrons in the North Atlantic and
Middle western states.
A daily exhibition has been given
for the public. demonstrating the
making OF the Christmas candy
canes. The main room is decorated
beautifully. a canopy being erected
In the center OF the room above the
fountain. Their window display II
one of the most artistic In tho city.
and unconsciously one IS impelled to
enter the shop 10 est the delightful
sweets displayed In the window.
Candy canes made to match the
huge ribbon bows which adorn them.
decorate the fascinating window at
the side. withai Sweets to the
Sweet" should be n favorite slogan
this holiday time.
, 1921-12-12
SCOUT COUNCIL
IS CALLED To
HEAR REPORTS
Members of Troop Commit.
tees and Leaders Will Also
Participate in Dinner
Tuesday Evening.

r. T. Kemp. president of the Scout
council. has called a meeting Of men,
bcrs of the council, members of troops
committees and leaders Of the various
II oops to be held tomorrow evening
at rhe Henning hotel for the purpose
OF hearing the report Of tho commit
tee on leadership and training regard
ing the recent council inspection of
troops OF the council.
Tho meeting viii be held in the
form of a dinner to be serve in the
grill room, the time for which is set
for $50. Following tho report OF the
leadership and training committee.
TIE meeting will be presented with
recommendations of tho various in
spection committees, and opportunity
Will be given for action to DO taken on
such recommendations.
Notifications of h meeting have
been mailed from Scout headquarters
to members of tho council, members o.
the inspection committees. members
CT troop comittees. and to active lead
ers of Scout troops. However the ex'
ecutive comittee wishes It understood
that the meeting is open and any 9th
ers than those mentioned who desire
to attend will be cordially welcomed
and invited TO participate in h dis
c~ussions.
, 1921-12-12
GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
MADE DURING FIRST MONTH.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.-By The
Associated Press Tho beginning Of
tho second month of the armament
conference finds the conference Sc far
advanced hat in practically every
whiting delegation discussion Of home
ward reservations has become a mat
ter of Immediate Importance.
OUTSTANDING. in any tabulation of nc
compiishments. is the four power
agreement. By this covenant, the
United States, Great Britain, France
and Japan agreed. ''as between them
selves, to respect their rights In re-
Iation to their insular possessions and
-dominions in the region of the Pacific
ocean, for the next 10 ear
Upon ratification of this agreement,
the Ango-Japanese alliance. long re-
garded with disquiet in the United
States M several British dominions.
will BIO abrogated.
Limitation of laval ornaments. the
first subject on h conference agenda
, 1921-12-12
TO- Be
CHARGED WITH
LATE H0LDUPS

In the arrest of Pat Williams and
Joe Lawrence. both of whom were
picked up on suspicion growing out
Of recent a thefts. the sheriff's Of.
has conclusive evidence Of their
connection with recent ~robSeries and
holdups here includinsgthe holdup of
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Neal at the Dur.
bin rooms several weeks ago. of
Henry Wyatt. who lost a valuable dia,
mond ring and other serious depredo-
tons here.
Lawrence was arrested by h DO.
nee department. it is said. while at
tempting to steal a car belonging to
II. e, Crude. He was turned over to
the sheriff's office and is said to nave
confessed his implication in the other
cases. Williams is also said to have
made n confession.
One of the most recent depredations
of this duo and other helpers was to
aid a friendly ard game and ROB The
victims tot several hundred dollars In
money. some small Jcwelry and then
steal the car OF one OF their victims.
Officials here declined to make known
the contents OF their confessions at
this time.
, 1921-12-12
sCOUTMAsTERs CALLED
TO MEET WEDNESDAY,
EVENING At HENNING

Scout Executive Harry L. Black
has called a meeting Of all the Scout.
masters and assistant Scoutmasters
Of the various troops of h Casper
Scout organization to be held Wednes-
day evening at the Hennnig grill for
the purpose Of discussing the posi-
bilities of forming a permanent or
g~anization for troop leaders.
II a permanent organization OF
deemed advisable. the troop leaders
expect to appoint committees to per-
feet the plans under whcih the or
~ganization is to operate. n to re-
port back at the lei meeting. a time
for which will be set.
The sole object for forming ar or
ganization of Scout officials in the
city would be to promote h interests
of Scouting IN the community to as
sist the leaders of various troops in
the exchange Of ideas for the better
ment of their respective troops.
, 1921-12-12
JAILED
IN CONNECTION WITH
PR0M|sCUOUs FIRING


Matte Rosenthal, said to be a clair.
voyant, who maintains an establish
ment on West First street, is being
held at the city jail on a charge OF
discharging firearms in the city
limits.
Tho case is the outgrowth of a
shooting in which tho woman par
ticipated Saturday evening. It is
said hat she became imbued with the
idea h a her home was in jeopardy.
Seeing someone walk across the back
of her lot h formed the impression
that he was the unknown persecu-
tor whom the crystal said she should
fear.
Aiming herself with a small caii-
Der revolver she opened fire. one Of
the shot according to the near VIC
ton. came dangerously near but he
said that he could lot tell where the
remaining four or Ave shots took
effect.
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BIC
PROBLEM OF ARMS CONFERENCE
CONTINUED from Page 1,

Continued from Page IL
iieved to be assured when the con
vcntion Is submitted to the United
States fenate. IN the view Of news
papers here. Many journals greeted
b terms OF the treaty with enthus-
iasm and based their forecast OF rati-
acation upon the fact tbs Senator
Lodge presented the draft at tho
Washington conference.
The apparently impossible. f.. IN
effect. an accomplished fact" aid the
Telegraph. .'Our alliance with Japan
has passed out of existence upon the
only terms which Japan could regard
as satisfactory. and which We could
feel to be honorable. BY this
a~chisrement alone. President Hard
ingis administration has fully justi-
fed the bold and maEnanfmous stroke
of statesmanship by which Il amazed
the world q few. months ago."
In the opinion OF the Westminster
Gazette "the one Weakness of the
treaty lies in the fact that 1t does not
guarantee the integrity of China" )
we have emerged from a night
mare of MISUNDERSTANDING about SCI
cret motives. and Mr.. Harding has
earned the good VIII Of the worid, by
his Initiative" said the Gazette.
Under the caption THE Real Thing
at Last the Morning Post expressed
hope that optimism regarding the nc
Ito OF the United States senate on
the treaty was ~well-founded. It re-
iterated its opposition to the league
OF nations, saying r
Article II OF the new treaty Is n
much surer guarantee against n
breach Of the peace than all the de-
bates and the edIcts of the machinery
of the league at Geneva The world
at last. is returning to common
sense =
Great Britain will be immensely
benefited by the treaty. while Hol-
land also will gain through it," de-
ciared the Daily Chronicle 1t ex-
pressed qualification over the pros
pect OF close and definite cooperation
with America" f
Reports that a world economic con
ference will probably follow the par
legs at Washington were referred TO
by the Daily Express. which said:
This is the best news the world
has had in many years"
, 1921-12-12

remains practically IN the status In
which II was found after Secretary
Hughes had declared the American
proposal for. 4 reduction OF capital
ships to n SIS ratio basis between the
United States. Great Britain and ia
pan.
Intsrwoven with the ensuing ncso-
tiations a been the question Of Pa
ctno naval bases ad fortifIcatfos. upon
which no formal action yet bean
taken. but. It is understood Japan has
received assurances Of the continrs-
ton OF the f'status quo"
Land ornaments have not yet been
taken up beyond the general discus
sion II is the general impression that
these forces In themselves WILDE not
taken for any definite action at the
present meeting aside from the phases
involved in warfare rules 10 be draft
ed by a committee.
The conference on Pacific and Far
Eastern questions. comprising China.
Belgium. Portugal and HOLLAND. in ad-
diton to the hve major powers have
taken action as follows:
Adopted the four Root points 10 re-
spect thei independence, territorial and
administrative integrity of China. to
provide unembarrassed opportunity
for China to develop and maintain an
effective government; to maintain
equal opportunity for all 1 China; to
refrain from taking advantage OF ex-
listing conditions 10 obtain special
rights would abridge tho rights Of
friendly states.
Adopted resolutions on extra terri.
toriaiity providing for the sending of
a commission Of Jurists to investigate
conditions in China with a view to
aboiishing such rights.
Adopted resolutions to respect neu-
traiity of China in any war to which
she was not a part.
Adopted resolutions against treaties
not in harmony with Roots four
points.
Adopted resolutions declaring. for
withdrawal OF foreign postoffices from
China and limiting use OF foreign radio
stations in China.
Appointed expert committee to ON.
slider Chinese fiscal autonomy.
Received Chinese 10 point, de.
~clarations setting forth the principles
TO govern relations between China and
other powers several of these are
comprised In the matters already dealt
With.
Debated proposal that foreign troops
be withdrawn from China.
Remaining on the agenda are the
questions OF Siberia. zap ana Shan
tung. zap has been the subject OF
negotiations between the American
and Japanese governments which are
said to be virtually completed.
Settlement of the Shantung question
has been undertaken in a separate
conference Of the Japanese ana Chi
nese delegates which has already re-
suited. in agreement on many import
ant details.
, 1921-12-12

49,
O'Connor and four other prisoners yes
terday. but O'Connor's reputation as a
killer suffered when he failed to use a
revolver. which had been smuggled to
him.
Charles Fftmorris. chief-of.police.
today threatened to suspend any po-
iceman who tries to capture O'Connor
alive. and promised promotion to tho
man who brings him in dead.
He will never surrender so long
IS he can shoot" tho chief said. land
I don't want my men to take any
chances"
Fitzmorris was bitter IN his denun-
Citations Of conditions at the fall. He
charged O'Connor was literally
showed OUT OF the .ail by some Of
ncials inside.
They gave him everything but a
, 1921-12-12

expectation by about <5Oo. Mrs Young
announces. Sums which were prom
Used from different places OF business
have not yet been added to the
amount, and the charity ball which is
planned by the Arkeon dancing acad-
envy for this coming "Wednesday we
ming viii also swell the total to n
great extent
Tho active sale which was held dur
ing the entire week from December
S to 10. was taken care of by about
400 workers. counting the members Of
the boy scouts and the girl reserves
who took charge the Saturday cam
paisn. and carried II off with glowing
colors- Numerous matroDs OF the city
donated their time In a self-sacrifcing
manner. and a committee composed OF
Mrs p. c. N~icolaysen. Mrs X. w.
Lcavitt. aud Mrs. Frank Riley. assist
ed Mrs. Young with untirlng efforts.
Other women offered to work GER
tain hours OF tho day and were seen
busily c~anvassing the office buildings
or stationed at busy points Of the
city, at the postoffice. banks. and TO-
tells.
The exact returns will be announce
ed the last of this week. n the troop
of the boy scouts to receive h prize
offered for the greatest amount OF
sales will also be made public. f
The work. will be carried on through
this week though not in a public
manner.
, 1921-12-12
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
DIRECTOR VISITS PLANT

j. W. Currie. industrial relations
director of the Standard OH company.
arrived here this morning from Chi
cago and will spend several days Wis
iting with local industrial relations
officials at the local plant.
Accompanied by D. NJ. Lob1ell. as
sistant Industrial relations aSrector.
Mr.. Currie will go to GreybuiI Thus
day morning where he will attend tho
rrst meeting OF the newly elected
Joint general council at the Standard
~refneries there.
, 1921-12-12

Fl
Sheriff Charles Peters suspended
three Jail guards and offered n re-.
ware Of $500 f6or o'Connor apprehen.
sion.
The question Of O'Connors legal
status If he remains at liberty past
the hour set for his hanging THURS.
day was cleared up today by the an.
nouncement Of Assistant States At
torncy Lloyd Heath. who prosecuted
O'Connor that he would appear before
Judge Scanion Thursday and formally
ask delay Of execution. This proceed
ure would De followed. he said at each
term OF court until o'Connor could
be captured
Edwin barrow. O'Connor's ceilmate,
and James Laporte. escaped with
o'Connor. Two others who attempted
to scale the pail wall were c6ptured.
, 1921-12-12

DENVER Dec. 12.-It was an
nounced at the district attorneys Of
fee today that informations were be-
ing prepared charging striking pack
ing house worke-s and their leaders
with violation of the Colorado state
Industrial law In connection with III
present strike.
, 1921-12-12
MAN IS EX0NERATEB Of
sH0PLIFTING ACTIVITY

L. e. Sales. who was arrested with
his wife Myrtle Sales charged with i'm
plication in a recent series OF shop
lifting excursions has been vindicated
of any responsibility In tho crimes. He
was given q preliminary hearing eat-
urday evening and evidence brought
out is said to have cleared him of any
participation in the shoplifting or OF
having received any of the goods or
money taken.
, 1921-12-12
SCHOOL BOARDS HOLD
JOINT MEETING TODAY

Both the high school and district
No. 2 school boards are meeting in
joint sessions this afternoon. The pur-
pose of the meeting is to discuss the
requirements Of he city schools Of
Casper. While only routine matters
are being scheduled for the afternoon
session II is probable that arrange
ments for new needed school facilities
will be made
Outside the regular monthly bills
the presentation of contractors esti-
mates IN tho South Casper. Burling-
ton and Mills schools will constitute
tho financial program.
= TRIBUNE CLASSIFIED ADS
u DECrrV rC
, 1921-12-12
$500 RAISED
IN SEAL SALES
OF LAST WEEK
Casper Health Campaign Is Marked by
Excellent Results; Work Continues
and Total Will Be Increased

Although an exact count Of the donations received
through the sale of the Christmas seals which was carried ~
last week under the direction of Mrs. Harry Young, has mt
been officially made, It is estimated that about $500 Wa.
raised. No limited quota was set upon the different counts,
this year. but the amount received here has exceeded H.
, 1921-12-12
1000 woRKsfEN
IN NEW O II STRIKE.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1a.-Two.thou-
sand employees of slaughter house.
in New York, members OF the Anal
gRmated Cutters and Butcher Work
men of North America, quit work sud-
denly today and left wagonloads OF
p~erishable beef in front OF companies
plants.
A report that a reduction in wages
vas imminent caused the walkout in
the opinion Of Leo Joseph. vice prest-
dent OF one of the meat companies.
He asserts there was no foundation
for such a report and declared the
employers had an agreement with the
union that does not expire until May
Is. Officials Of the uniop could not be
reached
The strike affected only the big five
packers. Independent butchers re-
manned at work.
Mr.. Joseph said he did o think
the strike had any connection with
strikes In Chicago and elsewhere.
CHICAGO. Dec 17.-Packing house
officials in Chicago reiterated today
hat the strike declared one week x
by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters
and Butcher Workmen's union had
not greatly interfered with their nor
NAL operations And they also stood
firm in their refusal to meet arbitra-
ton overtures Of union leaders.
Secretary Dennis Lane OF the union
was reported to have gone to Wash
ington to lay the strike and the wage
question before the department of la
Dor possibly with the view of having
President Harding ask tho packers
to officials of the union.
, 1921-12-12
MOB STRINGS
UP NEGRO IN
STRIKE RIOT
Black Who Shot Strikers in Packing House
RON at Fort Worth Dragged From
Hospital and Lynched

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 12-Fred Rouse, negro
packing house employe who shot two strikers here Tuesday,
was taken from the city hospital last night by a mob and
lynched. Rouse was in the hospital suffering from a beating
administered by a crowd of strike sympathizers.
, 1921-12-12

John C. McGIade. principal OF tho
Casper high school returned last night
from Douglas where he addressed a
meeting of the American legion yes
terdny.
, 1921-12-12

The robin and the wren are the
only birds that sing all the year
round. All other birds have periodi-
cal fits OF silence.
, 1921-12-12
MAJOR TASKS TO BE
FINISHED THIS MONTH.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Icy The
Associated Pressf-The arms confer
ence swung into its nth week today
with delegates confident that 1t would
strides toward completion of all their
major tasks. now definitely hoped for
by the end of the year. Another SEES
sion OF the Far Eastern committee
was scheduled for today to press for
ward discussion of the Chinese cues
tons and the Japanese and Chinese
delegates also were meeting in their
separate Shantung conference. the i'm.
portant question OF control of the rail
why in the Japanese lease hold there
being up for discussion again.
Although tho Japanese delegates. It
was known today, have received in
structionsN from their government re-
garding it's decision OF the naval ratio
question the nature of these was not
revealed and It remained doubtful.
, 1921-12-12

WASHINGTON. Dec 12.-By The
Associated Press)EAn OF the British
delegates to the armament conference
with the exception Of Sir Auckland
Geddes. Britain's ambassador here
have arranged to sail for home Decem-
Der 81 on the steamer olympic. feeling
that the main issues OF the conference
win have been disposed Of by that
time.
, 1921-12-12
CEREMONIES AT CAMP ROTARY
ATTENDED BY LARGE AUDIENCE
|0F BOY SCOUTS AND FRIENDS

Approximately $50 people gathered at Camp Rotary at 8
o'clock yesterday afternoon to witness the ceremony by
which the Casper Rotary presented the weekend and over
night lodge to the Casper Scouts and by which the camp was
dedicated to the use of the Scout organization of the CITY.
One hundred and fifty Scouts. representing all troons of
, 1921-12-12
GUNMAN 0VERP0WERS FOURIN
CHICAGO JAIL, MAKES ESCAPE
With cELLMATEA and ANOTHER

CHICAGO Dec. 12-"Lucky" Tommy O'Connor oun-
man and killer, was to have been led today to the death cell
in the Cook county Jail, there to await hanging Thursday
morning for the killing of a policeman but instead o'Conno1r
a merry chase, after a sensational escape from the Jail. -Four