Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 334, 10 November 1919 — Page 1

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LEGION U. S. CONVENTION IS STARTED

American Service Men's Organization Begins Crucial Meeting in Minneapolis Extensive Program. TO DECLARE POLICY (By Associated Press) MINNEAPOLIS. Nov. 10 To give the American Legion permanent shape and declare its policies as a force in the social and governmental life of the nation. 2,000 delegates representing all sections and classes of service men and women started their first convention here today. Governor J. A. A. Burnqulst, President Cyrus Northrop of the University of Minnesota, and Mayor J. E. Meyers, delivered brief speeches at the opening session which was called to order by Henry D. Lindsley, of Texas, national chairman. Discussion of candidates for national officers, with at least a dozen prominently mentioned for first national bead of the legion has brought an emphatic refusal from at least one delegate. Teddy Won't Run. "When I say no I mean no," declared Theodore Roosevelt, one of the delegates from New York, when his candidacy was mentioned. Others receiving support from their state delegations and others include Colonel Milton J. Foreman of Chicago. Henry D. Lindsley of Texas, Colonel Benson W. Hough, of Ohio, and Thomas S. Wolmsley of Louisiana. With a mass of decisions, affecting organization to be settled, first consideration today was given to selection of committees and a tentative program prepared by an advance committee of state officers for submission to the first session. With Tuesday devoted almost entirely to celebration of armistice day, Wednesday's sessions are expected to prove busy ones for the delegates. Mayor Meyers of Minneapolis has proclaimed a city holiday Tuesday, asklxtg that all possible working men and women be released to join with the war veterans in observing the first anniversary of the cessation of fighting in the gTeat war. Programs Prepared. Minneapolis and St. Paul have pre pared extensive programs of enter tainments for the former service men and women outside of convention hours. A theater party and boxing exhibition have been arranged In this city for tomorrow evening. A ball will be given for the visitors Tuesday night. Although every delegate to the convention has served with the armed forces of the United States in the world war, it is understood that no uniforms are to be worn in the convention. There is to be no distinction of rank. Privates, generals, seamen, naval officers and officers and men of the Marine Corps mingle indiscriminately. The convention is to be composed not entirely of men as a number of women delegates will represent posts of army nurses. English Friends to Come Here for December Meet Edward Grubbs and a party of English friends in the United States in the Interest of the AllWorld Friends' conference to be held in London next 'August, wlll.be the principal guest at a conference to be held for the benefit of the middle western states, in Richmond, the first week of December. Announcement of the meeting was made by Harlow Lindley of Earlham college; S. Edgar Nicholson. Anti-saloon worker, and Walter C. Woodward, editor of the American Friend, upon their return from a similar meeting in Philadelphia. Subjects of international interest were discussed at the Philadelphia, meeting. Eimilar supjects will be discussed at the Richmond meeting. Tentative plans for the London conference program will also be discussed. Elbert Russel, former professor at Earlham college, now head of the Biblical school at Swarthmore college, was a principal speaker. Butchers Start Shop To Prove Profiteering CHICAGO, Nov. io. To back up their charges that some of their em ployers were profiteering, striking butchers today opened a large retail t hop and sort porterhouse steak at IS rents a pound, veal chops at 16 cents a pound and hamburger steaks at 10 cents a pound. Other meats were sola at a corre spondingly low price and the union butchers declared that although the figures were from 30 to 75 per cent below the price? charged by a major ity of retail dealers, the strikers were making a fair profit on their sale3. The union butchers are demanding an increase from $33 to $40 a week in their minimum weekly wage. Mrs, Sarah Lewis, 97 Years Old, Succumbs HAGERSTOWN, Nov. 10. Mrs Sarah Lewis, 97 years old. died at her home a few miles north of town Satur day after an illness or several weeKs Death was due to senility. She was probably the oldest woman tn Jefferson township. She and her son, Dan Lewis, have lived at their present home for many years. Funeral services were held Monday at the Church of the Brethren, and burial

was in the adjoining cemetery.

Farmers of Bethel to Hold Membership Meet Franklin township farmers will hold a membership meeting of the Indiana Fanners' Federation at Bethel Thursday night, and every farmer in the township is requested to be present. Plans for a membership campaign to be launched will be discussed and the appointment of a membership company will be made. About 35 farmers now belong, but the goal Is 100 percent organization, which would make a roll of 75 to 100 members. Theodore Davis, president of the Wayne County Farmers' association and A. L. Baldwin, who was elected to represent the county at the state convention will be the speakers. The same speakers addressed a meeting of Franklin township farmers at Whitewater last Friday night.

ENGLAND WON'T SIGN "RED" PEACE-LAW (By Associated Press) LONDON. Nov. 10. Great Britain has no intention of opening peace negotiations with Lenine and Trotzky until the house of commons has had an opportunity to discuss the subject, Mr. Bonar Law, the government leader, declared in the house of commons today. Premier Lloyd George's hint in his Guildhall speech Saturday night of an attempt to negotiate peace with the Bolsheviki in Russia has created a stir. The anti-Bolshevik press is indignant over the suggestion. The Daily Mail scouts the idea as "shaking hands with a murderer," and generally denounces the suggestion, which it says, caused great amazement in political circles. The Telegraph and the Morning Post are also hostile to the proposal. Referring to the passage of the speech dealing with Russia the Chronicle, special champion of the premier, declares "it is free from obscurity." "The determination of labor to end intervention in Russia has at last taught the premier that labor is mors to be feared than a reactionary press," says the Herald, labor organ. The newspaper calls upon labor to force the government to make peace on the soviet terms. Business Houses and Banks to Stay Open Tuesday, Armistice Day Practically every business house in Richmond will remain open Tuesday, Armistice Day. The factories also will continue work. "Working all day Armistice Day is a good way to celebrate, because a day lost now would be a liability more than an asset to the country, in the way of production,' said one superintendent. National banks are not allowed to close under the federal law, as the day has not been proclaimed a nat ional holiday. Local trust companies are preparing to remain open all day also. All day sessions will be maintained by the city schools, although fitting ceremonies are being planned. 63 Witnesses Witt Be Called by Riot Defense Resumption of testimony by the state in the Malleable Castings riot case will begin Tuesday, following a recess from last Friday. Following the state's testimony 63 witnesses will go on the stand for the defense. It is expected that the state will conclude their testimony by the end of tomorrow's sessions. With this conclusion about 40 witnesses will have taken the stand. City Attorney to File Demurrer in Coyle Case An appearance by Byram Robbing, city attorney, was made in circuit court Monday morning in the suit In behalf of Jack Coyle against members of the board of works, in regard to Coyle's dismissal from the city fire force. It is said that a demurrer will be filed by the city attorney shortly, raising the question as to the legality of the proceedings before the board. Oohl Look at This! Zero in South Dakota (By Associated Press) SIOUX FALLS. S. D., Nov. 10. Snow accompanied by sleet, demoralized wire service in South Dakota today. The storm started in th Black Hills and is sw- Ing eastward. The thermometor L.: pped to zero at some points. SURVIVOR OF "SULTANA" IN 1865, MARRIES WIDOW KNIGHTSTOWN, Ind.. Nov. 10 Robert Gilbraith, 75 years old, and Mrs. Kate Cooper, 70, were married yesterday. He is a veteran and she a soldier's widow. Mr. Gilbraith is one of the survivors of the ill-fated Sultana, which was destroyed April 27, 1865 by a boiler explosion near Memphis, Tenn., when l.SOO our of 2,000 on board were lostDEMOCRAT FINALLY WINS MARYLAND GOVERNORSHIP BALTIMORE, Nov. 10 State Attorney General Albert C. Ritchie, Democrat, was elected Governor of Maryland at last Tuesday's election by a plurality of 165, over Harry W. Nice, Republican, according to the complete official returns, the canvass of which was finished today. It was the closest gubernatorial election ever held in this state. VICE CONSUL SUICIDES. NEW YORK, Nov. 10. Hary R. Miller, of Millersburg, Ind., American vice-consul to Stockholm, shot and killed himself in his suite in the Waldorf-Astoria here.

FINAL BATTLE ON TREATY IS BEGUN TOOAY

Friends and Foes of League and Peace Terms Begin Line-up For Last Action in Senate. BERGER BEFORE HOUSE (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Nov. 10 With apparently little change in the program of procedure developed over the week end despite increasing pressure from members who desire final action so they might have a recess before the regular session of congress begins in three weeks, opposing factions in the peace treaty ratification fight lined up today for a continuation of the struggle over reservations. Today's contest revolved around the reservation relating to Article X of the league of nations covenant, which was recommended by the foreign relations committee and which the administrators desired most of all to defeat. The only step discussed today that might hasten consideration of the treaty was the possibility that Republican leaders might propose cloture to curtail the protracted debate. In this plan they were said to be supportea oy a number of Democrats. HOUSE DISCUSSES BERGER WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 Discussion of the right of Victor L. Berger, Milwaukee socialist, whose appeal from conviction under the espionage act is now pending, to retain his Eeat in congress began in the house today after an effort by Representative Dyer, Republican of Missouri, to delay the proceedings, was defeated by a vote of 279 to 1. DRYS LEAD BY 45 VOTES IN OHIO COLUMBUS, O.. Nov. 10. Fate of the federal prohibition amendment was made more uncertain today as additional official returns were tabulated at the office of the secretary of state. The official returns from 86 of the 88 counties tabulated at noon today gave the drys a lead of only 45 votes in favor of the amendment. Police Net Spreads for Communists in New York CBy Associated Press) NEW YORK. Nov. 10. Government agents, assisted by state and city au thorities, today continued to spread nets about all corners of the greater city, in the hopes of trapping 7.500 members of the communist party, who face charges of criminal anarchy and sedition. Arrests are expected to continue for weeks and many of those who have been released, after being questioned, may be re-arrested. State and police officials began systematic reading of the 25 tons of "red" literature seized in raids on 71 branch bearquarters of the- communist organization. Thirty-seven of t he 1,000 persons arrested Saturday night and early Sunday, had membership cards of the communist party In their possession, the police said. Search is being made for the complete mem bership role. JOHNS-MANVILLE FORCE STRIKES FOR EIGHT HOURS (By Associated Press) SOMERVILLE, N. J., Nov. 10. Ap proximately 2,000 unskilled employes of the H. W. Johns-Manville com' pany's general manufacturing plant at Manville about 2 miles from here. struck today for an 8 hour day wit'i pay for 10 hours. Skilled workers were prevented from entenng the plant this morning and several instances of disorder were reported. Manville has no police force or local government. Prosecutor A. M. Beekman, of Somerset county, is organizing a force of deputies to go to Manville to maintain order and endeavor to end the strike. "BEAUTY CLAUSE" UPHELD BY U. S. SUPREME COURT WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 Constitutionality of the so-called "beauty clause" amendment of 1916 to the New York workman's compensation law permitting awards for facial or head disfigurements was upheld today by the supreme court in deciding appeals brought by three concerns from awards made under the acL Weather Forecast For Indana by United States Weather Bureau Rain tonight. Colder in west and south portions. Tuesday local rain or snows in north, generally fair in south portion. Colder, south gales shifting to west and northwest Tuesday. For Wavne County by W. E. Moore Decidedly colder Tuesday and possi bly tonight. Rain probably turning to snow flurries. Strong south winds, shifting to west gales. General Conditions The southwest ern storm, which was central Saturday over Arizona and Colorado, is now moving rapidly eastward causing gen eral rains south of the 40th parallel Snow over the northwest, with temperature around zero in Canada. This storm will prevail for the next 24 hours with general high wind reaching gale proportions in some localities, fol lowed by temperatures below freezing some time during the next 24 hours

Only One Woman to Represent Voters of New York in State Assembly; is Teacher

Miss Margaret M. Smith Jv. Margaret M. Smith has been elected by the Republicans of the Nine-

teenth .'ew York assembly district to

is but 25 yars old. She has done excellent work as a teacher of physical training in New York schools and as a member of her local draft board. She it especially interested in legislation affecting the health of the people, and In rent legislation. Miss Smith Is the only woman to be elected, two former as

semblywomen being defeated. RED GROSS DRIVE TO END WITH BIG EFFORT TOMORROW The Richmond branch of the Red Cross will make a determined effort to swell the number of members gained in the membership campaign on Armistice Day, Tuesday. Members will seek membership renewals and new members Tuesday in commemoration of the day that marked the signing of the armistice terms by the Germans. Special booths will be the rallying point of members trying to boost the membership as high as possible. Citizens who have not renewed or have not Joined the organization are urged to do go Tuesday. Six hundred and fifty 1919 members including 100 members from the Wayne Works Company are included in the house to house workers and booth solicitors reports Monday noon. The response of the employees of the Wayne Works is considered very generous. Every man. woman and child who has become a member of the Red Cross for 1919-20 is urged to wear the emblem button and bang the paign iag in his window Tuesday in maf1t fthe "'St amUverj ui ai lino u 17 is a J The official report of workers for the past 24 hours follows: i a Greensfork, 20 members; Whitewater, 4; Williamsburg, 14; Wayne Township outside of Richmond, 126; Schools, 9; Pennsylvania Station, 9; American Trust and Savings Bank. 16; Y. M. C. A., 3; Second National Bank. 52; Union National Bank. 17; Dickinson Trust Co., 24; Knollenberg's, 39; Murray Theater, 11; First National, 34; Office 10 First Ward 14; Post!

Office. 120; Second Ward. 4; Third .Ul, i moaern Ward. 4; Fourth Ward 7; Fifth Ward industrialism; higher living stan169; Sixth Ward 44; total 650. .dards; growth of modern cities; high-

Mer chants and Citizens Urged to Hear Explanation of Home Building Move Thorough explanation of the Rich mond Horn Buildine comoration. and the reasons why a greater and better Richmond demands that it be supported by every citizen, will be made at 9:30 Tuesday morning at the Com mercial club, at the meeting of mer chants and other citizens called by the merchants' committee of the movement. About $85,000 has been raised of the $150,000 necessary to carry on the work, and this has mostly come from the manufacturers. The committee issuing the call says: "Realizing the fact that the building of homes is the most Important problem facing our city at this time, and also realizing the fact that if more homes are built, it means a greater Richmond more people and more business for every merchant in this city, this meeting should be attended by you as a merchant, as this is just as important to you as it is necessary for the manufacturer to have more men, and without houses we can expect no Increases in pay rolls. Therefore it is up to you to show your interest in. this proposition by attending this meeting and at least to allow the committee to talk the matter over wfth you. Please remember, that the plan decided upon requires no donations, but does simply require a legitimate loan at 6 percent which places the whole proposition upon a business basis.

represent them in Albanv. Miss Smith

Heart Disease Causes Death of Thomas Kelsey, 5, at Cambridge City Thomas Kelsey, 5 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kelsey. Sr.. dropped dead of heart disease in the yard of their home In Cambridge City bun a ay. The lad had chased a chicken, but the Investigation of Coroner Bond did not attribute the attack directly to this exertion. Children in good health seldom succumb to heart disease, Dr. Bond said. The lad had been ill of pneumonia, typhoid fever and influenza in the last few years, which may have weakened his physical condition. Disappearance of Religion Causes Divorce, Moral Laxity Judge Thomas (By Associated Press) PITTSBURG, Nov. 10. An increase of 400 per cent in the number of divorces annually in the United States during the last half century was at trfhlltorl In tha WrilVe fVi .-J.!. Hit. rlt zenshlp rence here oday to e j "disapperance of the family altar and the apparent decay of religion." The report containing that assertion was made by Judge W. H. Thomas, of San ta Anna, California, chairman of the World Commission on the Family. The seeming disollution of the relit ious theory of marriage has been one of the big items in the instability of the family, the Judge declared. After that came nineteen other contributing causes, which he cited, as follows: The growing spirit of individualism; the Women's Movement, including the feminist propaganda and higher eduaoc ui iua.iiia.se, popularization OI law; laxity of law and administration; the transition from the old order to the new; wror conception of the marriage relation; the Mormon propaganda; the social evil; infectious disease; hasty marriages; the double standard; newspaper publicity; childless marriages; the war, and too many cases of the wife's failure to recognize her responsibility for the maintenance of the home. The judge recommended, in behalf of the World Commission on the Family, that an educational campaign be directed toward informing the general public on the causes which demoralize the family and upon the following "important phases" of the subject: "That the sacredness of the family as a divine institution must be maintained; that the monogamous form of marriage as well as the permanency of the relation must be insisted on; not only on the grounds of public policy and the best interests of society, but also because we believe the family to be a divine institution and the marriage relation to be divinely ordained." SEARCH FOR BODIES IN TEXAS OIL FIRE (By Associated Press) WICHITA FALLS, Tex., Nov. 10 Searchers for bodies today delved further into the ruins of a spectacular fire at Waggoner City, a small oil town near here, which yesterday suffered property loss estimated at $1,000,000 when lightning exploded thirty-eight 1,600 barrel tanks of oil and a stream of the burning fluid poured down the main streets setting fire to everything with which it came into contact.

Dr. Kelly Chevalier of Legion of Honor NEW YORK. Nov. 10. Dr. Robert L. Kelly, executive secretary of the Association of American colleges, was officially notified Saturday that he had been made a chevalier of the Legion of Honor by the French government. The honor was In recognition of Dr. Kelly's services in arranging for the exchange of French and American students. Dr. Kelly was formerly president of Earlham college. Richmond, Ind. An innovation in international college exchanges introduced by him was the bringing to the United States of 120 French girls who entered different American colleges.

TOLEDO, DEFIANT, ON 2ND OARLESS DAY (By Associated Press) TOLEDO. O.. Nov. 10 Toledo to day entered its second day of nonstreet cars, determined to right to a finish the avowed effort of the Toledo Railways and Light company to effect repeal of the ouster ordinance passed by a vote of the people at the election last Tuesday. City officials also reiterated their stand of yesterday that the ordinance would not be repealed, neither will the company be given a franchise. They are angry because Henry L. Doherty of New York, head of the concern which controls the local traction company, spirited the cars Into Michi gan before daylight on Sunday morn ing without notice to the public. Mayor Cornell Schreiber who intro duced the ouster ordinance in council last June 30, will meet with the common council tonight. A resolution will be introduced looking to the repeal of the ouster. Frank R. Coates, resident president of the traction company, declared today that the cars will be returned only when the ouster ordinance is re pealed and the company is given a franchise. In this he only repeated the statement made by Mr. Doherty yesterday. Meantime the carriers who voted to drive the cars off the streets are pay ing all the way from 10 cents to 50 cents, getting to their work this morn ing in private motor cars. Under the rate of car fare they were riding for six cents with a two-cent charge for transfers. Friends Decide to Take Over German Relief Without a dissenting vote the American Friends service committee in session in Philadelphia Saturday agreed to accept the proposition to provide an organization for the distribution of relief to starving babies of Germany, made to them by Herbert Hoover, former United States food administrator, and now head of the supreme economic council of the world. The committee was called together following the request of Mr. Hoover that the American Friends Service Committee, which already bad some relief machinery at work in central Europe, take complete charge of the relief work In Germany for him. Walter C. Woodward, an associate secretary, said after his arrival in Richmond Sunday that the first initial steps In the formation of a larger staff will be begun immediately. The work itself will be started as soon as the peace treaty is signed. Clarence Pickett, representing the western meeting, was named an additional member of the German relief staff. DR. EASTMAN, FAMOUS SURGEON, DIES HERE Dr. Thomas B. Eastman. 50 years old, well known Indiana operating surgeon, died at his home east of Richmond at 3 o'clock, Monday morning, from complications of diseases. Dr. Eastman was the leading operating surgeon in Indianapolis and recently purchased the J. F. Miller farm, east of Richmond on the National road where he has led a retired life. He is survived by his wife and one son. Funeral services will be held at his home at 2 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, and then the body will be removed to Indianapolis. Further services will be held in Indianapolis at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon and burial will be in Indianapolis. Governor Goodrich Will Address Women's Meeting Announcement has been made that Governor James E. Goodrich, will address a meeting of the republican women of Wayne County, at a luncheon to be served in the Westcott Hotel on Saturday, Nov. 22. This announcement was made by Esther Griffin White, county Republican woman's chairman. The luncheon, according to Miss White, will be a get together meeting for the women of the county, and arrangements have been made to have party leaders of the county, district and thate at the meeting. Efforts are being made to organize the women of the county completely for the 1920 election, and precinct committeemen will chosen soon. Railroads Must Ask for New Rate in 60 Days WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 Under permanent railroad legislation formal ly reported to the house today by Chairman Esch, of the interstate commerce committee the railroads must make application to the Interstate commerce commission for a general increase In rates within 60 days after their return to private operation. Jan. l. The committee said this provision was inserted in the bill "to prevent the railroads from relying on the guarantee and making no efforts to increase its rates until the guarantee nas expired.

COAL MEN KEEP STILL Ot;l ACTIOti Miners Union Heads Recess in Indianapolis Without Telling Decision on Judge Anderson's Order. TIME LIMIT TOMORROW

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 10 The general committee of the United Mine Workers of America which met here today to take action on the mandatory Injunction of Federal Judge A. B. Anderson, demanding that the strike order be rescinded before 6 p. m. tomorrow, recessed shortly after 1 o'clock this afternoon, but no intimation of what the action of the committee would be was given out. The session resumed at 2 o'clock. The meeting place of the committee which Includes International officials, district president and members of the executive board and scale committee representing 425.000 striking bituminous coal miners, was kept secret until Just a few minutes before the conference convened. A sergeant at arms was stationed at the entrances to the hall and only delegates were permitted to approach within 20 feet of the entrance. Several members of the general committee arrived last night and early this morning, but would not comment on the strike situation. The majority of the miners officials seemed to take their cue from the statement issued last night by John L. Lewis, acting president of the mine workers, in which he said "Statements to the effect that I shall or shall not comply with the mandatory proceeding of the injunction writ are unauthorized and premature." While it was believed in some circles that an order rescinding the strike call issued Oct 15 would be approved by the Miners' committee and sent on its way to the coal fields before 6 p. m. tomorrow, the time limit set by Judge Anderson, its reception by the coal diggers was regarded as problematical. In some districts, it was asserted, there was no question but that the miners would return to work immediately on receipt of the word from headquarters calling off the strike, but in others, the action of the men was considered doubtful Miners May Not Obey Reports from the various coal fields since the strike was called indicate that many union men contend that the general committee of the miners have no authority to rescind the order for the strike, which, they assert was decided upon by the regular convention of the United Mine Workers, meeting in Cleveland in September. (Continued on Page Thirteen.) March Weather to Rule City for 36 Hours March weather in November, Is the latest offering from the weatherman. According to Moore, this vicinity will be given a little more rain, plenty of wind and some snow sometime during the next 36 hours. Colder weather is forecast for this vicinity. Two Civil War Veterans Succumb at Eldorado ELDORADO, O- Nov. 10. Funeral services for two of the oldest inhabitants of Eldorado were held Sunday. Both men were veterans of the Civil war. Services for John H. Juday. S4 years old, who died of heart failure Friday morning, were held at 3 o'clock at the United Brethren church. He died of heart failure. He served in the Civil war for 3 years and was with Sherman on his famous march to the sea. He wae a member of the Arcanum lodge of Odd Fellows, and until its disbanding, 2 years ago, was a member of the Juday-Shuman post. G. A. R. He Is survived by his widow, Elizabeth, one son, William Juday. of Galveston, Tex., and one granddaughter. Services for William Petry, 75 years old, who died Friday morning at the Soldiers' Home In Dayton, were held at the home of Elmer Petry. south of here. Burial was in Monroe cemetery. He served throughout the Civil war. and was formerly a member of the Juday-Shuman post, G. A. R. NAVY HAS ENOUGH MEN DANIELS TELLS COMMITTEE (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Nov. 10. Sufficient personnel for all dreadnaughts and crusiers of the navy is now in the service. Secretary Daniels today told a house naval sub-committee. The secretary was discussing widely circulated reports that many first line ships were laid up at navy yards because of lack of officers and crew. The secretary said it was his intention to recommend increased pay for officers. MOTOR VEHICLE BILL PASSED. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Nov. 10 Announcement was made that the national motor vekicle law penalyzlng persons who transport 6tolen automobiles from one state to another had become a law without President Wilson's signature. "RED" CONVICTION UPHELD (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 Convictions under the espionage act In New York of Jacob Abrams and 4 other self avowed Russian anarchists for circulating radical literature were upheld today by the supreme court. Justices Holmes and Brandeis dissented.