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Show 0-- c SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 18, 1922. Senate Will Be Asked to Jury Acquits Former Treas Phelan of urer. Pat Investigate General Crow der's Proposal to Cuba. Charge of Embezzlement. Democrats Move to Obtain Lower Tariff Rate on Special tg The Tribune, POCATELLO, Idaho, May 17. It took toe Jury but fifteen minutes. In tbs cess of Pat fhetan, former city treasurer, ch&rgod with embezzlement of coupon Interest from city Liberty bonds to return '1 a verdict of not guilty. The ease was tried before Judge Jamet O. Gwhi of the Ninth district and was Special to Jbe Tribune. to the Jury at 1216 e'etoek toWASHINGTON, May IT A resolution submitted day. The verdict of not ruilty was ts to be Introduced la the senate within reached on the first ballot, and the Jury was ready to report at 12 10. a few fdays calling tor a sweeping tatorx were In the court room Many.gpev into the alleged attempt of certhlemornlng to hear the closing argu tain American official during the past msnts of the case, which haa been In winter to curtail the augar output ot Court since Monday morning Attorney Cuba. Thla resolution hat for Its purj J. H. Peterson, representing the state, followed waa the and arguments, poae the lifting of the Crowder mission, opened by Attorney J. L Downey, associate and to get before the senate and the counsel for the defendant. Attorney J. M. then reviewed the defendant's country mil the facta relating to sugar Stevens of the case and Attorney Peterson tariff negotiations with Cuba. The pro- side closed the arguments Judge Gwinn then ponents ot the resolution. It is underissued his Instructions to the Jury The defendant, who for two years actstood. want to get their investigation under way and concluded before the ed as city clerk and treasurer, was senate votes on the sugar schedule ot charged In the prosecuting attorney's information with appropriating second and the tariff bill the Cu- third Liberty bond Interest coupons beAttention has been riveted-oban situation not alone by propaganda longing to the city of Pocatello to tbs of American Interests having large In- amount of $1364 6$. At the close of the state's case Tuesvestments in the Cuban augar industry, but by recent publications in a New York day afternoon, the defendant took the paper of facts regarding General Crow- stand and went Into detail regarding the der a mission, which was discussed In operations of the city treasurer's office detail In special dispatches to The Trib- during the two years he was In charge. His teatimony waa to the effect that une last January. The New York publication has attracted considerable at- employes in his office had access to the tention on the Democratic aide of tne safe and cash drawers at all times, and Instances the coupons from senate, whence will come the resolution that In some bonds were taken to the various calling for an investigation by a special Liberty banks and deposited as cash, and that senate committee. employes of his office frequently made the bank deposits. Democrats Oppose Duty.' Mr. Phelan has been a resident of Democrats of the senate, with very few Pocatello for a number of years, and his are opposed to the duty ot numerous friends are elated over the exceptions, 1 6 cents a pound on Cuban sugarcane outcome of the trial. want to see that duty cut before the W hlle an audit of the treasurer's tariff btll goes through tha senate. There books showed a shortage, city evidence failed le some material Republican, support for to establish that the defendant embez"this Democratic measure, Senator Calder zled the coupons or that he had any of New York being the most active Re- knowledge of a shortage lit the finances publican proponent of a lower sugar duty. It now develops that there was able discussion of the Crowder . mission Life to Cuba tt kite tne j pt ht to finance committee were working on the senators Democratic sugar schedule, and tne iow among Special ts The Tribune. are JuBt getting wind the Republicans over this very Issue. POCATELLO, Idaho, May 17. PresiThe investigation to be proposed U, of dent Arthur E. Childs of Boston, of the course, primarily political In Its nlm, but Columbian Life Insurance company, spoke those who are asking tor an Investigation at the Kiwanis club meeting yesterday are confident that the disclosures will be and outlined briefly some of the Imporof unusual Interest, and there la a strong tant financial developments of the past hope In their hearts that an Investiga- In few years tion. conducted promptly, will aid A nonpolitical tariff commission will lowering the duty on Cuban sugar. do more toward the development of this country and toward putting It on Ita To Probe Authority. feet, where It belongs, than any other One Democratic senator, who has been reform that could be Mentioned at this the sugar situation, time," Said Mr Childs, whose articles on making a study of makes the charge privately that the pro- finance have been current In periodicals posal to curtail production of sugar In in ths east this spring. Mr Childs felt that Senator Borah's Cuba waa designed to enhance the price !n the American market, both on bfeet resolution asking for recognition of the Is Russian soviet government was merely sugar and sugar from Cuba, and he when to feel the pulse of the people and to Informed that General CrowdVi sent to Cuba, was authorised to give the arouse them to the sense of appreciation Cubans assurance that they woulA realize of the fact that this country should be as much on a crop of 2,buB,eoo pounds, li safeguarded first before monev Is sent they followed hts advices, a they would abroad for the rebuilding of other narealise on their . full crop,, of .BOU.Obti tions. 'aided the wishef of Mr. Childs discussed tne rise and fall t ? 6f the price of different commodities those who sent him. height It Is understood that the" resolution of and prophesied that the prei-- nt General 145 per cent as an average price of with deal of not will only inquiry Crowder s mission and the proposition commodities as compared with the 100 which he submitted to Cuba, but will in- per cent of 1913 would continue and that 130 per rjnt. him, it would not drop below quire as to the authority backhe ofcarried live new members re taken It the details of the proposal which B. Norman Arkis.in Inattits Cuba club to as Secretary to Cuba; full facts ton uimi" troduced Reginald Cleare, Carl Bryan, ude, and the attitude of refiners L. Lewis v C. ith Riles Doe, and Attorney tration and of the sugar H B Thompson and they were welrespect to his mission comed Into the club by Attorney Thomas D. Jones. Each of the men responded Club to the welcome Vlrg'l Samms, secreBoise Klwtnis " club, waa tary of the made a few remark: Ths and present $ attendance gift waa awarded to the H. Cleaves. Rev. C. peels! to The Tribune. DELTA. May 17 The Delta CommerBe cial club elected officers last evening for the ensuing year as follows President, Howard A. Mather, vice president. Harry T taker, secretary, Scott Taggart, treasurer. R. H. BilUngn. Special t. The Tribuee. The following were elected os executive BLACKFOOT, Idaho. May 17. Mrs. H A. Mather. Harry T Baker, Catherine hoard Athey. of Boise, executive Scott Taggart. R. H. Billings. Clark All- secretary ofR. the Idaho Ben red, Evan Evans, A P IV allace. Held a meeting here yesterLyon. association. Douglas, W. H. Bassett and P. L.follows In the interest of public day afternoon , Committees were named as health Work Is to be taken up In the Entertainment. W illiam N. Gardner, future In tha Health crusade, and an chairman; F. L. Bvron, Clark All red, near educational campaign along Health llnea Harry T. Baker, agricultural committee. will be comconducted.. fceed E E. Foleom of the Peppard chosen were President, Mrs. pany, chairman; Evan Evana. Nils Lar-A. R Officers 8 Btringfellow, secretary, (Mrs. A H. son, Herman W Stuck!, good roads. McFarland, T. treasurer, Mrs. G. F, Hana-- b Baker, P Wallace, chairman, Harry rough, director, Mrs J. H. Early Other suet c TV yj are IT. W W. Beck, B. members as board "Good 7 June t and were designated D. Bloom, Mrs E. W. Whitcomb, Mrs. Roads days, and the road committee and inNofear Davis, Mrs Grace Falconer, Mrs. the entertainment committee were structed to solicit the aid of the ladies E. G. Egll, and Mrs. James Duckworth. to A substantial sum is in the treasury serve the luncheon to organizations Mias from the seal sale In December. workers on the roads those days band school Edith the to high Countryman, of Boise, also wras tp In order keep during the sum- attendance. Intact with instruction raise a mer. guarantee waa given to for L E. or employment fund provide to eo that he can Dorious, music teecher, remain In Della throughout the school Form vacation period. , Special t The Tribune, MOUNTA1N HOAD IMPROVING POCATELLO. lAvho, May 17 A stateSpecial t The Tribune. convention of the sportsmen ef POCATELLO. Idaho, May 17 Infor- wide will be held at Pocatello May tt, Idaho mation from travelers from the west according to information sent out shows that a few cars have passed over by President Charles O Sumner oftoday the highway over the Bannock the Sportsmen's association, Blue mountains in Oregon, between La which Is County as host tor the occasion. The road, how- An effort acting Orande and Pendleton will be made for the formation ever. is In a bad condition, with many of a state sportsmen's association, uniting mudholes It Is thought that this road and the effort of all the exwill be easily passable within the next istingharmonising comity and district associations. if wo weeks If there Is no more serious Fish Commissioner George Isaacs will rainfall. be on the program and will aak the rports-me- n to unite on a fish program which the THREATENING FIRE SUBDUED. state can carry out, end also for their An InPOCATELLO, Idaho, May 17 A spon- cooperation in law enforcement. taneous combustion fire was discovered vitation has been sent Game Warden Otto home at of the John Is hia ft end that Gathe last night presence thought Jones, on South Third avenue which for a time here will mean much for Ihe success of threatened the destruction of (be house. ths convention. In SoutheastBoth east and west side fire departments Already five association responded, and the loss was kept down to ern and southern Idaho have signified 1300. to send about their wllhngnese delegates for ft Product From the Island. lnves-tigati- 1 n Insurance Head Kiwanians Speaks w-- "Hdw did the Delta Commercial I Planning Activities Health Campaign to Conducted at Blackfoot s JTOU may as well be frank No one pays much attention to him with one exception But its worth being dressed exactly right for Jher c:::!i;:!i:n c.l $ysS:m Get sway from the dangen that seafront yon sad every member of your family if yon ere neglecting constipation er eenstlpation Eat Kellogg's Bran, eooked and krtmbled, entry day, sad yon wOI bo astonished nt the improvement in pnr health sad spirit! Bran value aa a constipation coreondi-tioa- st rective is wonderful It is keartily Indorsed by physicians because Bran fc ths natural mssns of relieving constipation with ths food you eat I We guarantee that Kellogg Bran, eaten regularly1 at least two tahlsepoonfuM daily, in severe eases with each meal will permanently relieve ths most stubborn senstipe tloa I It does wonderful health work for children, mak- i ing than strong and robust. Ton realise what eenstlpation means of when authorities state that 90 are always all illness can patient It ie reepoosible for eases of diabetes, Brights disease, rheumatism end hardening 'ef the arteries. It dalle the brain, makes the sufferer efyggiah and eeaaea headaches, bed bnxfth, pimply eomplexkme! Kelloggs Bran, ae nature1 food, sweeps, cleans and peri-fiaIt regulates the bowole naturaHy and does not cause irritation er dto eemfort like pills and cathartics, whisk cannot afford permanent relief and only aggravate dangerous eonditieoet Tea will like Kellogg k Bran, eooked flavor to and krumbled. Ita nut-likdelicious. Eat It as a esrea, sprinkle It ever year favorite esreai, er aee It In countless deligktfal way to baking, each es in pan cokes, gema, raisin broad, muffing, eta. Buy Koiiqgjs Bran at all groom. Legion Post Woman Is to a. e correct;-yo- u can be sure of it Copyright 1922 Hart Schaffner & Mart the formation ot a etat aaaoctatfoa and the program promisee that the meeting will be tbe most profitable fish and gams meeting ever held In the state. ve Clothes i cf yesr nils Kdfcsgs Oral be' traeed to d Hart Schaffner & Marx Idaho Sportsmen Plan State Organization Orivo , Protest Homestead Entry Special ts Us frlbues. Mrs H, B. Daniels, a member ef Stewart Hoover poet, American Legion, has returned to Blackfoot from San Francise and will te her homestead entry In toe Boa iatriot a soon aa ths deep anew there il permit. slMra Daniels servsd In Frahod with the A. & T. in the signal service. BLACKFOOT. Idaho. May IT . lights on his ear auddenly went out, end before he reslsetj it hie tar waa off the grad into a pit, and he had been catapulted through the windshield LEAVES conference. Special t The for Tribes. POCATELLO, Idaho. May 17 The Rev Hirry 8. Hamilton of the Methodist church departed yesterday noon for Chicago te attend a con 'err nr en Christianity and economic problems. White at-at Chloago the Ret. Mr. Hamilton will tend lectures at the Chicago university and then will go to Sioux City, Iowa, to participate la the commencement exercise of Morningaide college, hia alms tnater. RAIL CLERKS WIN. ta Tbs Trlbaae. The POCATELLO, Idaho. May 1 peelat te Tbs Trlbaae. Oregon Ehort Line Clerk' baseball team HURLEY. Idaho, May IT Elm Rich, smashed through the defense of the K. ardson waa severely Injured yesterday C. team teat evening and won the openwhile cranking a tractor motor. The crank ing gam in the city league with a ecore flew off. striking him In ths head, and of if to 3 Allred for the Clarke allowed severely that hi removal but one Mt in the three innings he cutting hint so waa necessitated. to the hovpltel Ernest pitched, and Rosa Phillips fanned three Kromel ef the Sanitary meat market suf- ef the K C hatters in the Inning he was fered severe cult on hie face in en auto, in the box Siebert for tbe Gerke pounded mobile accident last evening. He was eut three out Of four times on h4s way here from Pocatello, when the ft bat. r dtVERt INJURY SUMIftkO. tpeeiel Knights of Columbus Are to Meet at Twin Falls TWIN FALLS. Idaho, May 17. Officer and members of Twin Falla council. Knights of Columbus, are preparing to entertain more than thirty delegate official ef the state organixatian, add visitors at the annual state convention of the Knights of Columbus to be held bars Friday and Saturday -Visitors expected Include J. C. Ging-Unof New Haven, Conn , national secretary, ind Bishop Daniel M. Gorman, Boise. Delegatee are expected to remain here Sunday for initiation ceremonies when a class of candidate will be received into the order.. Entertainment planned Include trips to points of steniq interest, a dance and . banq set POSITION HOSPITAL TENDERED. -TWIN FALLS, Idaho. May 17 Ths of the Twin Fall.'-Count- y General hospital, made vacant by the Hen of Mies Georgia Maxwell, haa resigns been offered by the board of county Commissioners to. Miss Selma A. Johan-o- n of the C, C. Beck Memorial hospital, g, " 1 Brooklyn. The commissioners have advised Mies Johaneon that they expect her here June 3 to enter, upon her duties. Twin Falls Pavements Are to Be Repaired Special te Tae Tribuee. , TWIN FALLS, Idaho, May IT. Acceptance today by the Warren Construction company of the Twin Fall highway district's terms for rock from Its quarry here and use of Us crusher plant, marks an initial step toward the program ot repairing pavement laid her by ths War ren company In 1320, Involving estimated expenditure of between tia, OoO and 3u,-00- Th Warren company, through Its resident engineer, l,ee W. Chaee, today announced ita purpose the pavement and curbing no thoroughly that bas for dissatisfaction would never be found n. at the future.work. Including construcPreliminary -bewill tion of a bitumen tank, occupy he extween two end three weeke-lpiration of which time a force of workmen v ill be employed on the streets, - FUNERAL DATE FIXED. POCATELLO. Idaho, May 17. The of Kenneth Rucker, who was found dead in hie bed Monday morning, evidently from an accident while cleaning hie pistol, will take place Thursday afternoon from the family home on North Limon avenue The eervlres wilt be directed bv the Rev. R. J Phipps, with the Rev C. H. Geaiet assisting. WANTED Earliest possible moment, young ladies and men between 13 and 33 years old, at least thorough public school education, neat appearance, neat handwriting, to take up COMPTOMETER instructions under svstem of Felt Jb Tarrant Mfjf. Co., Mfgrt- - of ths Comptometer add Eg e We and calculating mach.ue. getting very snort, cl good, bright s-- operator 0. W. SIBOLD, Soliciting 830 Judge Bldg, |