Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 47, 6 January 1920 — Page 1

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Satisfied by Assurance From Hays. LATTER iMES TALK (By Associated Press) CHICAGO. Jan. 6 Republicans from fourteen middle western Btates today continued their work of molding party issues and laying plans for the participation of Republican women in the 1920 presidential campaign. Demands of Republican women for qual representation on the national committee of the party and a senti ment, reflected in speeches of prom Inent party leaders, to deal vigorously "with the labor and industrial situation as one of the chief Issues of the elec Hon campaign were the principal developments of the conference which began yesterday. Many of the women today regarded Iheir demands for "a fair representa

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tictnal committees, that "the Repub lican party offers the women everything we offer the men. Plans for the national convention next June also were launched and arrangements for the fitting up of the Coliseum with alterations allowing a seating capacity of 13,187, were made. Edward P. Thayer of Indianapolis, was elected sergeant-at-arms for the gathering. Urge Double Membership. Resolutions adopted by the Republican women urged the national convention to take action to double membership of the ational committee, giving each state representation by one man and one woman. The resolution urged also that the policy be extended to all party committees, both state and local. "Direct citizenship for women, not citizenship through marriage" and laws making possible the naturalization of married women was one ot 30 planks recommended for the Republican platform. Abolition of child labor, compulsory education for children, laws governing the employment of women, including the eight-hour day and pn viding equal opportunity for women in civil service and trade and technical education were other planks endorsed by the women. . At a banquet last night given by the - state central committee In honor of Chairman Hays and Mrs. John Glover South, chairman of the women's division of the National committee, MajorGeneral Leonard Wood and Governor

F. O. Lowden, candidates for the presidentlal nomination, and Chairman AifHayes devoted their attetion to the ' industrial problem. The gathering was attended by more than 1,200 Re publican men and women.

RAILROADS WILL KEEP U.S. METHODS (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 6. Railroads will not revert to all of the old systems of operation, when they are 3-eturned to private control of March 1. Under an agreement reached by khe Association of Railway. Executives in session here, many changes in administration made during federal control will be adopted with the view of increasing efficiency. All of the changes by the railroad Administration are being closely studJed by the executives and other government methods are expected to be adopted before the conference ends. Coincident with the meeting of the tpxecutiyes, committees of the national association of railway and utilities commissioners met and outlined plans for elimination from pending railway legislation provisions conferring upon Federal agencies powers now exercised by state bodies. The delegates decided to outline in a memorandum to the senate and house the association's objections to the Cummins and Esch blv. NAVAL MEN VOTE PROBE INTO AWARDS (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 The senate r.aval affairs committee votel 10 to 1 today to authorize investigation by a sub-committee of five of the controversy over awards of medals to naval officers for war service. Senator Walsh, Democrat of Montana, voted against the resolution, while Senator Swanson. Democrat, Virginia, opposed investigation voted with the majority. Weather Forecast For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Snow or rain tonight. Wednesday warmer. Today's Temperature. Noon 32 Yesterday. Maximum 23 Minimum 0 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Generally cloudy and warmer tonight, and Wednesday. Snow or rain will probably arrive this afternoon. General Conditions The" cold wave continues slowly to lose energy, it being confined at present to the southeast. Jacksonville, Fla reports 24 above; Tampa, 34; Miami, 40; Atlanta, Ga., 12, and Asheville, N. C, 4. It is freezing over the Missouri valley and rain and snow covers the entire Mississippi valley. The storm is central over the northwest and is slowly moving eastward.

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Miss Kitty Ayellow. Miss Kitty Ayellow, an Albanian girl who went back to the country of her birth after having passed a number of years In the United States, has returned, because, as she explains, she likes America best. Miss Ayellow went to Albania after the war,; to 'en gage in relief work. fl'fl i IS 1 BOLSHEVIKS PUT OUT OF DVINSK (By Associated Press) LONDON, Jan. 6. The Bolshevik army has evacuated the city of T. lnsk, on the Dvina,, it is admitted in a Rus sian Soviet communique received by wireless from Moscow today. The place was abandoned under enemy pressue, the statement says. Dd'ispatches from Copenhagen yesterday roportel the breaking of the Bolshevik front on the Dvina through ntaeks by Letish troops. The Bolshevik! were reported to be retreating rapidly and it was announced that the Letts were within a few kilometers of Dvinsk. The Lettish bureau in Copenhagen renounced that the Letts were supported on the right wing by the Polish army. The joint operations, it was stated, aimed at the liberation of West Lettland from the Bolshcviki. New Insane, R actors Say at His Trial . . (By Associated Press) LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 6. Completion of presentation of evidence in the trial of Harry S. New, charged with the murder of Freda Lesser, his fiancee, was in sight when court opened today. Defense and prosecution had indicated however, a full day each would be required for arguments and it was believed the case would not go to the jury before Friday. Three alienists had been called to testify today for the state in an attempt to offset statements of five specialists who, testifying for the defense, said they believed New was insane at the time of the alleged crime. They were Doctors Louis H. Wber, D. H. Calder and Charles L. Allen. Mrs. Alice Lesser mother of the dead girl, probably would be recalled today the state's attorneys said. Mrs. Lesser collapsed when she took the witness stand earlier in the trial. Floating "Oasis" Being Planned in Eastern Port (By Associated Press) QUINCY, Mass., Jan. 6. The installation of a bar, with the regulation brassand mahogany fittings, on the after deck of the former steamer, South Haven, now being refitted here, disclosed today plans of New York and Milwaukee financial interests for a new fleet of fast steamers between southern points and Havana. Work on the steamer which has been rechristened the City of Miami, is being pushed night and day in order that the vessel may be plying over its new route before the end of the month. Anniversary of Roosevelt's Death Observed Today ("By ssooiated Press) NEW YORK, Jan. 6. Memorial exercises for Theodore Roosevelt, who died one year ago today, were held here, and in other cities throughout iWet onnntrv fanv frlnHs nf thft frtr. mer president made a pilgrimage to his grave at Oyster Bay, services were held in the public schools of the nation. The Roosevelt memorial association which is collecting funds to perpetuate his memory, made the day the occasion for increased efforts to obtain new members to assist in the work. St, Louis Judge Clamps Down on 2.75 Beer Sale (By Associated Press) ST. LOUIS. Jan. 6. The United States district court of appeals today issued a-writ of supersedeas, nullifying the injunction - granted St. Louis brewers by United States District Judge Pollock, which permitted them to manufacture and sell 2.75 per cent alcoholic beer. Application for the writ was filed by the United States district attorney here yesterday. Brewers have announced that the manufacture of this beer has ceased and that the sale would stop as soon as the supersedeas writ was issued.

Further Srnpment&Vcof. Reds . ,WiIUWit RefurSioor Soviet

mArkElH IsfchrJ:1 to be js i F 7 nlqiorht, rurifvifrtA -Wend il 'i ji Associated !trels ; f deportation, of radical aljejis, will: be undertaken- until stbei experiment: with the transport BurordV'the'firs Soviet Ark.", is completed. ,it wa' eaid today by Anthony CaminetU, ; ; commissioner general of immigration.' l The Buford Is now enrbute to North' em Europe with- 249 radical aliens, destined for Russia, but whether 'she will be permitted to land l)er passengers has not'yerbeen determined. It is not possible ' for the ' shij to go to soviet Russia; , and If the 'radicals : are sent- Into that" country they must be tra-nBpxsrted across xrae of the adjacent country Wl j Weearly.OOO radicals !ftn in theaidclJi Jast few iys',;WJll be tried by the department MDf labor in the district in which they were arrtJfcR 'ind:?iose :j drderedported will' be eenjt.tQ tfew. Xai Mr. CaminettL said that should necessity reftuipejfchp .owes of , -additional spake in, Nw, York or in, the, districts. tpjhousa:,;.the ' j radicals ' , awaiting deportation, steps will be taken to secure camps or otherfacilities from the war or other department gtbat might have suitable accommodations. He added, however, that as additional stations would cause extra expense, he believed congress would grant the money for the reopening of Ellis Island station in its entirety, so that all of the aliens could be housed there. NEW YORK, Jan. 6 Department of Justice operatives face increased difr ncumes today because the "com rades', frightened by the raids made Friday and last night have "taken to cover" in anticipation of further activities. William J. Flynn, chief of the de partment of justice bureau of invest! gation, said early today that he had no statement to make concerning the arrests made last nieht. The extraordinary fraud jury empanelled to investigwt : Judical activities, Jjere, whichtmporarily divert ed its attention to. X Veartjh for an reconvened agaitoQysMd planned to devote itself iff ; Criminal ftnajv.'h'- nf fairs Resumption of its inquiry into tne Kand school of social science was the first afibject on the program. Hundreds of checks bearing signa tures of persons who have been contriDuung to tne support or thne "revolutionary movement" were among the documents seized yesterday by de tectives. CHICAGO, Jan. 6. Federal author ities today had In custody Rafael Mallen, a statistician for the Federal Trade Commission in connection with the National drive on Radicals, while the first of 224 persons held for deportation as a result of the recent state and federal raids were taken be fore immigration inspectors for hear ings. Cases against those men have been d .cribed by department of justice agents as "iron clad" and within the week the officers said they believed a large percentage would be selected as th Chicago contingnt on the next "Soviet ark." Reds generally have taken to cover since the wholesale arrests started according to the department of Justice hagents, and the number brought in daily has decreased. Several dangerous radical aliens still are sought on warrents, however. In, addition to Mallen the only notable figure arrested in the campaign during the past twenty-four hours was William D. (Big Bill) Haywood, secretary of the Industrial Workers of the World who has been sought several days by state authorities on an unnamed charge. With him when he surrendered were nearly a score of other I. W. W.'s Hun Fleet Under Scapa Waters To Be Blown Up (By Associated Press) LONDON, Jan. 6. German warships, sunk by their officers in Scapa Flow, will be blown up shortly, it was stated here today. The decision to dispose of the vessels in this way followed the completion of investigation by a special commission representing all of the allies. Experts employed by the salvage department of the Britich Admiralty ! ?Pent. several weeks taking sound-

cinpini ? inSs in Scapa Flow and the informabpeciai ,vj u

nun lilt v i uiliioii i u L ii v : .wiilllll 1L11 was used as a basis to determine whether the ships should be raised or destroyed. Jenkins Demands to Be Re-Jailed ; Denied (By Associated Press) MEXICO CITY, Jan. 6. The appeal of William O. Jenkins, American consular agent at Puebla, for nullification of his release on bail, was denied Monday by Criminal Julge Guzman, in Puebla. According to Jenkins, the $500 bond furnished by J. Salter Hansen, another American, was given without his knowledge or consent. Jenkins, who was arrested on charges of collusion with the bandits who kidnapped him last Octoger, had declined to furnish bail himself, declaring that he would accept nothing short of an unconditional release. .Neither JenkiknB nor his counsel appeared in court, although the prosecutor, Julio Mitchell, and Indian witnesses against Jenkins were present.

The still in Shedee Valley after the raid. Members of raiding party, with guns, are.ln background. The wholesale quantities of "hooch" or illicit whisky which flooded Birmingham, Ala., for some time was cut off a few days ago when a sheriff's posse raided a still in the woods in Shedee Valley, about fourteen miles from the city, destroying the stills and fifty-eight barrels of mash.

DRYAN AND WILSON SHARE INTEREST IN JACKSON DAY LIST (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 6. Twelve of the leading figures in the Democratic party, including those prominently mentioned for the presidential nomination, are on the list of speakers made public today for the Jackson day din ner to be held here Thursday night A message from President Wiison will be read first at the banquet and speeches will be made by the following: William Jennings Bryan, Secretary Daniels, Attorney-General Palmer, Governor Cox of Ohio, James W. Gerard, former Ambassador to Germany; Champ Clark , of ,: Missouri former speaker of 'thehbusef Governor Cortwell, West Virginia; Senators Hitchcock, Nebraska; Pomerene, Ohio; Un derwood, Alabama, and Owen of Oklaho ma, and Mrs. Peter Oleson, associ-1 ate member of the National committee from Minnesota. The banquet, incidental to the quadrennial meeting of the national committee to choose a' time and place for the national con'wention, is expected to provide a vehicle for those in the running for the presidetial nomination, to place their views before the party leaders and the country. Greatest interest among arriving committee members manifestly centered today in the president's message of greeting, and in the pronouncement to be made by Mr. Bryan. Characterized as an "important word" by white house officials, the nature of Mr. Wilson's message is being carefully guarded. Speculation revolves about what he may say on a third term, and on the peace treaty as a campaign issue. Krueger Case Dismissed By Judge Fred Gause Formal dismissal of the Krueger case has been made Judge Gause, of Newcastle, who tried the case, sustained the . motion of dismissal sent him Monday by Prosecuting Attorney Gath Freeman, in a letter sent to the Drosecutor Tuesday. In his letter, the the motion for dismissal were well i founded." . BILL'S HOUSE BEING REBUILT; WILL MOVE - (By Associated Press) AMERONCEN, Monday. Jan. 5 Reconstruction of the house at Doom recently purchased by former Emper-! or William of Germany, is .progressing steadily, although the erstwhile kaiser expects a demand upon Ho'land for his extradition. He is said to anticipate moving to Doom in a few months. Count Hohenzollern is not preparing a letter in his defense, as he was reported to be doing, it has been learned upon authoritative information. PARIS FLOOD MAKES THOUSANDS HOMELESS (By Associated Press) PARIS, Jan. 6. Seven thousand persons were made temporarily homeless by the flood in the river Seine, which reached its crest yesterday, according to estimates. At the same time 21,000 were thrown out of work by the high water. The water in the river receded during the night and an official statement says that if the weather continues dry, normal condi

tions may be expected before the endi"3 of approximately 20 denominations

of the week. JELLICOE FINISHES VISIT TO WASHINGTON TODAY (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 6. Admiral, Viscount Jellicoe, former first Lord of the British Admiralty and commander of the High Seas fleet in the battle of Jutland after a visit to the- naval academy at Annapolis today as the guest of the American navy will return to Washington and late in the afternoon leave for Key West. From Key West he will go to Havana and board the British cruiser New Zealand

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Entente to Blame for German Rain Lndendorff PARIS, Jan. 6 Disaster threatens Europe "as a result of the policy adopted by the allied nations" in the opinion of General Ludendorff, former commander in chief of the German armies, an interview with whom is printed in today's Matin. General Ludendorff refused to talk on the internal situation in Germany created by the Versailles treaty, when askc-d to do so by the newspaper's Berlin correspondent. HIGH SUGAR PRICE FLAYED BY SMOOT (By Associated Pressl , WASHINGTON Jan, fr-Retail dealers charging 22 cents ' a pound for sugar were flayed in the senate today by Senator Smoot, Republican, Utah, who declared "they ought to be handled by the attorney general" "Sixty-five per cent of the beet sugar crop has been delivered," Senator Smoot said," and if there is any hoarding the attorney general should find out who is hoarding it and stop it. Here in Washington dealers are charging 22 cents and selling only two pounds at a time. There Is no excuse for it There is plenty of law to deal In drastic fashion with these profiteers and the people ought not to be forced to pay such prices." Purchase of the remainder of the Cuban sugar crop, estimated at 2,250,000 tons, to stabilize and reduce prices to the American consumer was urged in a cablegram received from Rafael Montoro, secretary to the president of Cuba, by Senator McNary, Republican, Oregon. President Wilson has p.nnounced his decision not to make the purchase on the recommendation of the sugar equalization board. BRITISH OFFICIALS FEAR R. R. CRISIS (By Associated Press) LONDON, Jan. 6. Apprehension is felt by government officials and labor leaders over what appears to be an impending railroad crisis in England, Delegates of the local unions will meet in conference tomorrow and it seems almost certain the government's offer in settlement of the wage controversy with men in lower grades of the service will be rejected. James H. Thomas, secretary of the National Union of Railway Men. in favor of accepting the offer, but he and his associates realize labor is un willing to compromise at the present time, especially since the Spen Valley election has showed unexpected strength of the laborite ticket. Meetings were held at various railroad centers throughout the United Kingdom yesterday and rejection of the government's offer was the invariable answer .of the men. It is held the offer is a standardization downward and the men affected by the proposed settlement show resentment because settlements with locomotive engineers and men of higher grades included the addition of bonuses to grants of higher pay. Presbyterians Propose Merger of Church Men (By Associated Press) NEW YORK. Jan. 6. Commissionnave acceptea an invitation rrom tne Presbyterian church to confer in Philadelphia, Feb. 3 to 6, on a proposal "for a national merger of Christian interests under the name of the United Churches of Christ in America," according to announcement today from Presbyterian headquarters in this city. The movement, started some time ago by. the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States proposes formation of a council elected by the supreme bodies of the various denominations. The council would comprise two ministerial and two law delegates for each 100,000 communicants.

CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE PREPARING FOR PRIMARIES

Candidates for nomination to coun--ty offices at the May primaries are beginning to announce themselves. County Recorder Harry Fisher said Tuesday that he would be a candidate for the Republican nomination for the office. Thomas Ahl. deputy treasurer, is mentioned as a candidate for the Re publican nomination for county treasurer. Although he has not made a formal announcement, it is believed in political circles that Mr. Ahl will seek the nomination. He has been deputy treasurer for a number of years and was .defeated .by. E. J. .Weid er by less than ' SO .votes at the last primary. It Is rumored that Carl Wadman, deputy sheriff, and Harry Thornburgh of Dalton township, will seen tne Republican nomination for sheriff. Other Candidates John Schneider, city councilman, and Charles C. Smith of Greensfork are listed as probable candidates for the recorder's office. William Cheeseman and Homer Farlow complete their terms as county commissioners this year. No candidates for these offices have announced themselves, but it is believed both will seek the nominations. Gath Freeman, it is understood, will not seek to be nominated for prosecutor. Paul Beckett and Arthur Wilsdorf will make the race. Philip Robbins is also mentioned as a candidate. A. C. Lindemuth probably will be a candidate for nomination as circuit court judge. No definite announcement of his plans has been made. William A. Bond, who is acting Judge pro tern has not announced has decision. It is assumed that Howard Horton will seek re-nomination for county surveyor. Only Two Houses Left in Mexican Town; Many Dead (By Associated Press) MEXICO CITY, Jan. 6. Only two houses are left standing in the village of Coutzlan, state of Vera Cruz, where no estimate has been placed on the number of dead and injured resulting from Saturday night's earthquake, according to reports received here. Eleven bodies have been recovered from the river at San Francisco de La Pena, Vera Cruz, in addition to 24 at Raconda. Twelve soldiers were among those buried under the ruins of the church at Coscomatetec, shaken down by the earth disturbances. CHERUBUSCO BANK ROBBED OF $50,000 COLUMBIA CITY, Ind., Jan. 6. Five men drove into Cherubusco in an automobile before daylight today, captured and bound George Borden, the town watchman, and then robbed the vault of the Gandy State Bank. Officials of the institution said that the yeggmen took at least $50,000 in Liber ty bonds and other securities. - Italian Leaders Discuss Adriatic With British (By Associated Press) LONDON, Jan. 6. Premier Nitti, and Foreign Minister Sclaloia of Italy today attended a conference in Downing street with Premier Lloyd George, Earl Curzon, secretary of state for foreign affairs; Andrew Bonar Law, government leader in the house of commons, and Marquis Imperiall, Italian ambassador. It was expected the conference would last all day. Adriatic matters were discussed. ROME, Jan. 6. Italian newspaper comment reflects apprehension that Premier Nitti will fail to secure Italy's demands relative to the Adriatic, while in Paris and London.

MINERS SEEM FAVORABLE TO SETTLEMENT Coal Strike Truce Expected to be Ratified by Delegates at Columbus Sharp Tiltsr Occur Over Question. BADICALS'lNMINORlTY (By Associated Press) COLUMBUS, O , Jan. 6 Debate on the motion before the convention of the United Mine workers to confirm the action of the international officers In accepting the president's proposal for the settlement of the soft coal strike continued today with the chances favoring a favorable vote on the motion late today. Neither Acting President Lewis nor Secretary-Treasurer Green have taken the floor on the question,. but are expected to. Andrew Matti. vice president of the anthracite miners of Pennsylvania, assured the delegates that the anthracite miners would be back of the soft coal miners if it became necessary later for them to strike to secure justice. "We were ready to strike on a minute's notice if the international officers had been 6ent to Jail," Matt!

aeciarea. "The reason anthracite miners did not go out." said Matti, "was because we did not consider It necessary." Frank O'Neal, Dawson. Illinois, opposed the motion to affirm the action of the officers and charged Acting President Lewis with recognizing three officers to one delegate in the debate. Lewis stopped the speaker with the reply: "That is not true." Officials were doubtful f they would be able to complete checking up on the transportation and expenses of delegates by tonight, and for this reason the convention may last Into Wednesday. Under the rules of th convention no other questions can be brought up. The action cn the motion to endorse the policy pursued by the officers in settlement of the Ftrikc, will be by viva voce, it is said. To Appear Before Commission. International officers are preparing to proceed from Columbus to Washington where they are to appear before the president's commission Monday. Acting President Lewis declared today that ho believed the miners could convince the commission of the justice of their requests for further advance in wages and better working conditions and was willing to rest their case with the commission which has been named. Whatever decision the commission makes will be the basis of tha new contract to bo signed between the miners and operators, Lewis said. It will rupersede the 14 per cent advance, which was merely temporary until the commission cculd completa its investigation. "But will the operators accept the finding of the commission?" a delegate asked Lewis. "I can not speak for the operators,"' Lewis replied, "but I wculd be willing to take a chance." BEERSELLERS TO BE PROSECUTED BY U. S. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 Immediately after the supreme court upheld the constitutionality of provisions of the Volstead Act, prohibiting the manufacture and sale of liquors containing one-half on one per cent, or more of alcohol, the Department of Justice began preparations for the prosecution of all persons who have sold beer since the passage of the Act last Oct. 28. The case against those who manufactured 2.75 per cent, beer before tha Volstead Act was passed, were dismissed, but all manufacturers and retailers, who have dealt in beer since the act was passed have been recorded by the Department of Justice, and they will be made defendants In cases to be started soon. Alleged Slayers of Cashier are Reprieved INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 6. Tho Indiana State Supreme Court today issued a stay of execution of the four men sentenced to death for tho murder of a cashier of the Polleston bank last June, until April 23. Tho men were to have died Jan. 14. Oral arguments were set for Jan. 13. The men are from Lake counety. They are Albert Batchelor, Thomas Batchelor, Charles Parker and Dan Trkulja. Lee W. Sper.r3 and Jan Hierlich were given life imprisonment in the same case. PREVOST ARRESTED IN BROWN MURDER CA8E (By Associated Press) MT. CLEMENS, Mich.. Jan. 6 At torney General Alex Crossbeck announced shortly after noon today that he had ordered a warrant charging first degree murder against Lloyd Provost, held as a witness in connection with the slaying of J. Stanley Brown, two weeks ago. EMMA WELL, SHE WIRE3 (By Associated Preas) NEW YORK. Jan. 6. A radio from Emma Goldman, deported on the Sov. let Ark Buford, was received here today by her niece, Mrs. Stella Ballentine, of this city. The message which read : "All's well," was picked up from the Buford by the radio station on Land's End, England.'