Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 103, 11 March 1920 — Page 1

RICHMOND PA VOL. XLV..NO. 103 Parla.1um. Est. 1S31. Consolidated with Sun-Telegram 1J07. RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 11, 1920 SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

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COMMISSION OF COALMEN CANTAGREE Majority Report on Trade Given to President, But Miners Representative Dissents, It is Said. 25 PER CENflNCREASE

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 11. A 25 per cent wage increase for bituminous coal miners is recommended in the ' majority report of the commission apBointed by President Wilson to seitle le coal strike. No change in working hours or conditions was recommended. John T. White, representing the miners, held out for a higher wage increase, it was paid, and will submit a minority report. The wage increase proposed will ablorb the 14 per cent granted when the miners returned to work last November, so that the actual increase is 11 per cent over present wages. Recommends System Retention. The majority recommended that the rheckoff system, by which the oper-

Vtors collect from the miners dues to the unions be retained. It also recommended that the question of differences be referred to a special commission to be appointed by the joint wage scale conference and to report in two years. The wage increase would not be made retroactive. The commission Aid not ask that the powers of the fuel administration be conferred on tt. No Price Increase Recommended. The majority made no recommendation as to price increases to recover the advance in wages. Its statement that it did not ask for fuel administration powers was taken to mean that it held that the question Df increased prices was one for the fuel administration to decide. The majority recommendations were submitted today to President Wilson, but have not yet been made fiublic, white house officials saying hat they were awaiting the minority report from Mr. White.

Rembrandt Peale, representing the operators, Joined with Henry M. Rob lnson, representing the public, in sign ing the majority report. , Work to Settle Differences. The report was submitted to the S resident only after the commission ad labored for several days in an effort to compromise its differences and make an unanimous report aa It was requested to do in the letter from President Wilson creating it last November. Demands Were Modified, The miners originally demanded a 0 per cent increase in wages and a SO hour week, but after conferences yjere with Secretary Wilson and the Ltperators, they modified their demands to a 4o ver cent increasp. When the strike w.is called off tho miners were granted a temporary increase, of 14 per cent, until the committee could meet and hear all facts. This incroaso was attacked by foraior Ful Administrator Oarfirlri. who Insisted that, this advance added to tVose received during the war, brought the miners' wages up to the level of the cost of jiving. Ni:V YORK. March 11. Th subtommitteo of operators and .miners appointed to negotiate a now wage sreement for the anthracite co:il today. The sessions are expcclod to continue for reveral week: before a definite decision is reaclvd. Neither tho miners nor operators ere hopeful of an early de-j :ion as too definite agreement will he readied Until the bituminous coal coiiiinii-sioii Jnnds down its award in the case of the soft coal miners. Reports from the commission, which is sitting ar Washington, have failed to disclose vhat progress is being made. Hope Early Decision. Mine workers ar" hopeful that an early decision will be reached by the poft coal commission, so as to avoid the possibility of a suspension of mining in. both hard and soft coal fields. Asked when he expecod the bituminous commi?sion to mak its award, John L. Lewis, international president tf the United Mine Workers, said: " "It is impossible for me to forecast the date of a possible decision. I am concerned that, the committee has not mode a report up to this time. It will bo recalled that existing wage Agreements do not run beyond T.'arch 31. I am hopeful that a decision will be rendered at an early date so as to insure a continuance of coal production after April 1". Son-in-law of Senator Nelson Held for Death (By Associated Press) ALEXANDRIA, Mirn., March 11. GuEtaf Nelson, son-in-law of United States Senator Knute Nelson, is in jail here today pending an inquest to fix the responsibility of the dorith of Joseph Middleton, a farmer who was shot late yesterday during a quarrel with Nelson. The latter declares that the shooting was an accident. Nelson is said to have gone to the farm of Theodore Jackson, with whom fce had had a dispute regarding cuttle. Middleton lived with Jackson. According to authorities, Nelson, who was carrying his ehoigun, was intercepted near the Jackson home by Middleton, and an argument ensued. Nelson declared that Middleton wrested the gun from him and broke Jt open, releasing the safety eaten. It was discharged while they were Etrnggling for its possession. Nelson declared. Nelson, who is 40 years old, married Miss Ida Nelson last year.

Why Many Wayne Folks

Thirsty Americans In Havana. Cuba is becoming popular with many Americans as a winter resort. One of the reasons for this popularity is revealed in the photo. The saloons are wide open. Many Wayne county persons have secured local certification for passports in ths last few weeks.

f tU2W j-tmGricau Opinions of United States senators from Indiana, on proposed legislation for soldier relief, were read to members of Harry Ray post, at the post meeting Wednesday evening. Hearty support was promised by Senator New, but Senator Watson pointed to the condition of the nation's finances a3 a possible objection to legislation of this kind. Senator New's letter follows: My dear Mr. Umpleby: I have your letter, signed as adjutant of the Harry Ray post No. 65, American legion, of Richmond, relative to the unanimous desire of members thereof that the ex-service men shall receive some substantial federal assistance in the way of a cash bonus or liberal long term, low interest-bearing loan, etc. Says Country Owes Debt As an ex-service man myself, I can say that my heart is with the boys and that I am in favor of doing something for them that will in a way at least repay the debt their country owes them. There have been so many different suggestions made of late as to what particular shape or form this assist - , ance snau assume tnat i nave not I reached a decision as to exactly which j plan will be really most profitable for I the ex-service man. I I am glad to have your letter and I i assure you' I shall give by best attenI tion and sincere consideration to this I matter.. Nearly all appropriation bills or this "character, as you know, orig- ! inate in the house and the senate does nnt atxv'sivs hsvp a rpnllv fnnstmpi ivp say until they have first passed the ' house, ! 1 wish to extend my best wishes, not I only to you. but to the members of the i local post, and assure you of my high i regard. Yours very truly, I HARRY S. NEW. ! Watson Points OutDeficit My dear Mr. Umpleby: 1 am in receipt of your February '.ISth. I " arn sure letter of that the subject you mention is receiving and 1 will continue to have, the earnest con sideration of all members of congress. One serious difficulty is the fact that our country's finances are at the present time in a most unhappy state. The government faces a deficit on July 1, of three billion dollars in operating expenses. This deficit can be met only by the most drastic cuts in all government expense. If additional bonus is to be granted by the government, it Panche Jast Captures 'Em For Fun, He Says; U. S. Need Not Be Alarmed (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 11. Relatives and friends of Americans kidnapped by Pancho Villa need have no concern as to their safety' and may dismiss all fear that they may be held for ransom if they repose full confidence in a communication recently received from the Mexican bandit leader. According to his note of reassurance, he has adopted the only practical means he can think of to get a friendly conversation with various representative Americans who cross his trail, and, while they are his "guests," they will be treated with every consideration and returned unharmed and unrobbed to their friends. The substance of Villa's communication was transmitted unofficially to officers of the intelligence branch of the war department coincident with a consular report received at the state department announcing the release of Joseph Williams, who had been carried off into the mountains by Villa last week after an attack on a train in which Williams was a passenger. Williams was the fifth American cap tured by the outlaw in two months, all of whom have been released without the payment of ransom.

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7 Of Lg&ioxv is the feeling of the secretary of the treasury that an issue of additional bonds is the only method of meeting this expense. If the government makes another bond issue, such action will, of course, adversely affect the five series of war bond issues now outstanding. Sincerely yours, JAMES E. WATSON. Announcement was made to the post thatthe new quarters will be ready for occupancy by April 1. Although all of the equipment of the Hroon- will not be ready by this time, pool and card tables and sufficient chairs will be placed in the rooms to accommodate members. Commander Ryan, of George Hockett post, Anderson, spoke. 1919 CHAMPS LOSE IN STATE TOURNEY (F.y Associated Trss) nLOONGTON, Ind. March 11. 1 Jefferson, Lafayette's entry in the fi nals or tne annual Indiana high school basketball tournament, eliminated Bloomington, last year's champions, here today, 25 to 15. The sensational b:sket shooting of Newman, of Jefferson, who scored 16 points, was a feature. Columbus easily triumphed over Kokomo. in the other early contest cf the day, 18 to 6. Each quinted missed many shots. The Gerhard brothers starred for Columbus, scoring all but two points. Four thcusand spectators were present. City M. E. Ministers Attend District Meeting The Revs. R.. L. Soamans, E. L. Gates and A. H. Backus, Methodist Ti n ctnrci f T? 1 r Vi mnn A n Jn1 i'U j conference of Methodist "Episcopal churches of the Richmond district in Knightstown, Thursday. Over CO ministers were in attendance. Among the prominent speakers was Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Chicago, who will preside at the North Indiana pastors' conference in Richmond in April. Bishop Nicholson's principal address, "Tho World's Needs and the Church's Opportunity," will bo on Friday evening, at the Knightstown conference. Wilson Really Attacked Foch, Says Paris Editor (Cy Associated Press) PARIS, March 11. President Wilson's charges against France, my.de in a letter ho sent this week to Gilbert M. Hitchcock, Democratic leader in the United States senate, are said by "Pertinax," political editor of the Echo de Paris, "to be aimed at France, by name, but at Marshal Foch by implication." "The so-called imperialism of France," says the writer in discussing Mr. Wilson's letter, "consists in the conviction, fortified by all the lessons in history', that to guarantee herself against atacks from central Europe, she must hold tho PJaine bridgeheads. 12 Cars Derailed in Tie-up at Greens fork Traffic on the north each of the Richmond division of the Pennsylvania was held up for five hours Wednesday afternoon as a result of a wreck of a freight train near Greensfork. Twelve cars were derailed, and some j damage' was done to the right of way. The cause of the wreck is not known, I No one was injured.

R. WALLS FINALLY DIES QF WAR GAS; IN FIRST OVERSEAS As truly a victim of the world war aa any man who lies in Flanders fields, Roland Walls, 426 South West Second street, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walls, died Thursday after two years of suffering. He was gassed In March 3, 1918. in Alsace, the first Richmond boy to be wounded. Besides the gas, he received several shrapnel wounds. War was declared April 6, 1917 and Walls enlisted April 11. He was sent to France July, 1917, being among the very first Americans across. His service was seen In a trench mortar battery of the First -division, and he was under fire for the first time in January, 1918. Returned in June, 1918. After being gassed In March, by a shell which wiped out his whole company he was sent back to a hospital at Otisville, N. Y., in June, 1918. On Oct. 24 he was T discharged, and returned to Richmond. Since Walls' discharge he had under

gone three severe operations and several minor ones. No hope for him has been entertained for several months. Would Do It Again Walls often said his only wish was that he had died in France. He said during the last days that should he recover and war break out again, he would go again. He was a graduate of St. Andrew's school, and a member of the Y. M. I. Before his enlistment, he was employed at the Starr Piano Co. ,He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walls, one sister, Mrs. Fred Cordell, and two brothers. Franklin and William, all of Richmond. Military funeral services will prob ably be held Monday and will be under airecuon oi riarry nay post, American Legion. They will be from St. Andrew's church. BRITISH WORKMEN AGAINST STRIKES (By Associated Press) LONDON, March 11 The special trade union congress, in session here, voted overwhelmingly today against the strike policy and in favor of continued efforts by constitutional means, to effect the nationalization of mines. The vote against a general strike came after Secretary Hodges of the miners' federation moved a resolution in favor of direct action to compel nationalization. He took this step in accordance with Instructions instructed by the miners' federation yesterday. Adoption of a resolution

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the form of ,lpensiye political propa-Ta ganda In preparation for the general election iouowea. Thp vrtto rm tha rorlnt !nn vcis. tar-art lV,o nalru too a a nr-rtvtae oo as follows: Against direct action, 3,870,000: for direct action. 1,050,000. For political action, 3,732,000; against political action 1,015,000. J. H. Thomas, the railwaymen's leader, presided over the session. Call Army Intelligence Men in Colby Hearing WASHINGTON, March 11 More

persons who were connected with the Kip for the interests of the people who army intelligence service during theuren't able to raise their wages as war were heard by the senate foreign j many laborers are every time prices relations committee today in consid-g0 up. What about these 650,000 teach-

enng tne nomination of Cambridge Colby to be secretary of state. The hearings, which have been executive, it was indicated, would be continued and some members thought it might be several days before any action was taken on the nomination. Fireproof Roofs May Be Required in City; Board Considers Recommendation Fireproof roofs may be required soon on all new buildings erected within the city fire limits, it was intimated by members of the board of works Thursday. Sentiment was exi pressed in favor of a city ordinance. In case an ordinance is framed, in all probability, it will embrace the matter of reshingling of buildings within the fire limits with fireproof shingles. A number of cities have passed ordinances doing away with wooden shingled buildings within fire limits. MRS ESTHER REID PASSES 94TH BIRTHDAY QUIETLY EATON, O.. March 11. Mrs. Esther Reid, mother of City Civil Engineer A. L. Reid, celebrated her ninetyfourth birthday anniversary at her home here Wednesday. Her children passed the day with their aged mother. Friends and neighbors came in during the day to extend greetings and and well wishes. Twe daughters. ' Mrs Emma Swere and Mrs. Mary Swere, came recently from Denver. Colo. Of the four children, one daughter, Mrs. Hawley, of New Paris, was unable to be present. Weather Forecast For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Rain tonight and probably Friday; colder Friday. Yesterday Maximum 51 Minimum 40 Today Noon 51 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Showers, possibly thunderstorms tonight; Friday unsettled, probably rain and colder. General Conditions- The British Columbia storm has overspread the entire Mississippi valley, with rain south of the 45th parallel except ovr the southern Rocky mountain statea. It is getting colder in the northwest, but not severe.

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Captain and Lady Ramsay leaving Chapel Royal, St. James Palace with their son (in arms of nurse). Canon Edgard Shepherd, sub-dean of chapel, is behind the parents. The baby son of Captain Ramsay and Lady Ramsy, "Princess Pat," was christened recently at Chapel Royal, St. James Palace, London. Canon Edgar Shepherd, 6ub-dean, officiated. The christening took place in the presence of King George and Queen Mary of England and other members of the royal family. Water brought from the River Jordan by the Duke of Connaugh.t the baby's grandfather, was used for the service. The baby, was christened Alexander Arthur Alphonse Maule.

Brighter Prospects For Teachers Seen by Speakers at Meeting

"I do not believe the school system is going to the bow-wows for 1 believe the average business man is beginning to look upon the profession of teachjlng as one of dignity and consequence, economTcasse'i 'to" his xrettessary j fUtUre business said Dick Miller, Indianapolis City president the I TOSt Company, in a in stirring address day night. "I am not a plutocratic banker, but j just, uie common orumary Kinu. i speak about this question as an ordinary man," said Mr. Miller. "And when you ask why people do not flock into this profession I am free to say that I do not blame them for wanting to live while they are devoting their efforts toward even a very honorable profession. "it is time somebody was standing i trs of our country? Profession is Important. Between the address of Mr. Miller and that of Edward Toner, editor of the Anderson Herald. Miss Flora Broaddus, president of the Richmond Teachers' Federation, introduced William Dudley Foulke. Mr Foulke spoke briefly. "There is no profession as honorable, as dignified and as useful to society Don't Use Glen Roads in Spring Thaw, Hollar n Warns Warning against use of driveways in Glen Miller park, by auto drivers for demonstrations during the thawing season has been issued by Park Superintendent Hollarn. "Motorists have already cut up several of the main roads in the park, and unless the practice is stopped, tomeona is going to be prosecuted," Hollarn said Friday. VA city ordinance prohibits using the park driveways during the wet season in spring, and violators of this ordinance have already damaged the roads to the amount of several hundred dollars. Hollarn said an arrest was made Thursday for the offense, but that the offender was let loose. Beckett and Cheesman File Their Declarations Paul A. Beckett, of Richmond, has filed his declaration of candidacy for the Republican nomination for prosecuting attorney, for the primaries May 4 with the secretary of state. William K. Cheesman. of Center township, filed his declaration for tSe Republican nomination for county commissioner with the county clerk Thursday. A dpcla ration of candidacy for precinct chairman for precinct 23, Wayne township, was filed with the county. clerk by Isaac V. Gause, 2lo North Thirteenth street, a Democrat. OFFER BIG REWARD FOR RETURN OF PEARLS (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, March 11. A rope of pink pearls valued at $50,000 was stolen from Mrs. Robert F. Carr, Chicago society woman, while she was a guest of the Glenn Springs hotel, Watklns, N. Y., March 2. it became known today when Lloyds Insurance agency offered a reward of $15,000, The necklace was said to consist of 78 perfectly matched pearls.

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and as badly paid as the teaching profession. Yet we shamelessly let our teachers go on with starvation wages while the wages of other profession advance. We are all tired of taxes, but after all the whole object of life is development of men and women, and we should stand some taxation for those who do this ihing." Following Mr. Foulke. Superintendent J. H. Bentley added that he estimated he had spent one-third of his time for several months, telegraph ing, telephoning and writing to get teachers enough for the Richmond public school.Have Kept Schools Going. "On the other hand," he said, "we are very fortunate in comparison to Continued on Page Ten FACTIONS CLOSER TOGETHER; RIFT OF TREATY HOPE SEEN (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 11 Senate action on Article X was deferred again today, while the leaders sought to bring order out of the situation resulting from yesterday's break-up in the compromise negotiations. Republican leaders were understood to have indicated that they might accept with certain changes, the sub-article X reservation urged by the mild reservationists. Among the Democrats, the compromise advocates continued actively at w( k, some of them claiming they could muster 30 or more votes for the substitute. Reservationists Join Forces. Reservation Republicans and reservation Democrats have joined .forces against irreconcilable foes of the treaty, who have gone gunning for the compromise reservation to article X which was to have been presented in the senate yesterday, but which their opposition forestalled. The eplit in the Democratic ranks has widened as a result of determination expressed by some members of the minority to give active support toward acceptance of the best compromise possible. Debate on the floor has been desultory, with the irreconcilables on guard to prevent a stampede, while those working for ratification have ben busy in conference seeking a way out of the disagreement which could be accepted by both sides. Rumania to Treat With Bolsheviki for Peace (By Associated Press) BUCHAREST, March 8. Peace negotiations between Ruminia and the Russian Bolshevik government will begin on Thursday at Dorna-Watra, Bukowina. The Rumanians will demand the imj mediate withdrawal of soviet troops from the frontier, and the -establish ment or commercial relations. MODISTES TO MEET (By Associated Press CHICAGO, March 11. Modistes who will hold a five-day semi annual convention here beginning March 15, in connection with the fashion show of the Fashion Art league of America, will advocate ther be no change In design, according to an announcement today by Madame Alia Ripley, president of the league.

HOOVER WILL BE CALLED ON WAR CONDUCT Former Food Administrator to Testify as Result of Sims' Recommendation Latter Continues. "NAVY KEPtjt HOME" 'By Associated Prs WASHINGTON. March 11. Herbert Hoover will be called to testify in, tho senate investigation of the navy's conduct of the war. Rear Admiral Sims told the inquiry committer toaay that Mr. H-over had an intimate knowledge of the situation in Europe at the time America entered the war, and asked that he be summoned to substantiate the ad miral's testimony as to the gravitj of the allies' position at that time. Admiral Sims said he received a note from Mr. Hoover saying he would be here Saturday, and Chairman Hala agreed to call him on that day. Admiral Sims said he would like to have the former food administrator called before he proceeded further, in order that there should be no doubt in my mind that I have substantiated the part of my letter in which I described the gravity of the crisis which we faced in 1S17 and pointed out how near to disaster the lack of action by tiie department at that time brought us. "Victory Barely Won." "The Allies indeed barely escaped a peace without victory," said the admiral. Indications that the navy depart ment withheld sending all available American naval craft to European waters early in the war because of a desire to kee the main body of the nation's sea strength Intact tor possible eventualities, were contained In Admiral Sims testimony today. Cablegram Outlines Policy. He read a cablegram from the navj department, dated July 10, 1917, con taining an outline of the department's policy and declaring that "while a successful termination of the present war must always be the first allied aim and will probably result in diminished tension throughout the world. th future position of the United States must in no way be jeopardized by any disintegration of our main fighting fleet." The same cablegram. Admiral Sims said, contained this statement: "Th navy department announces as its general plan of action the following: Its willingness to send its minor fighting forces in any number not incompatible with home needs to any field of action leemed advisable by the allied admiralty council; its unwillingness as a matter of policy to separate any division from the main fleet for service abroad, although it is willing to send the entire battleship flet abroad to act as a unit, but co-operating unit when the emergency is deemed to warrant it." First Statement of Policy. With regard to this message and statement cf policy Admiral Sims said it was the "first definite statement oi policy I had received, arriving a few days over three months after we had declared war." "The astounding features of this

policy were however, that while it stated our intention to co-operate to the fullest degree, still such co-operation was conditioned first upon an adequate defense of our own waters and next upon the future position of the I'nited States after this war was finished" said the admiral. "I am wholly unable to conceive oi any war policy, particularly in a world war of this naiure, which was certain to exhaust all of the participants with the possible exception of ourselves, based upon the requirements of any possible future war." "Realized War at Last." A message received from the navy department, dated July 5, to the effect that several small vessels were being sent to augment his forces, "indicated that they were at last beginning to lealize that there was a war being foughtin European waters" declared Admiral Sims. On July 30, Admiral Sims testified he sent the Navy department a review of the discussions of the allied naval council, in which he stated that "it was made apparent that closer coordination of effort should be immediately established between the United States and the allies," and reiterated his previous requests foi more small craft with which to fight submarines. More Calls for Help. Even as late as January, 1918. he was still calling for more destroyers, Admiral Sims said, and by that time, he declared, his predictions that the allies would lose the war unless the United States gave more complete naval co-operation, were being justified by results and the navy department was beginning to carry out his recommendations of six and eight months before. On April 23, August 2i. and Septem ber 19, 1918, Admiral Sims said he wrote the department expressing hia disappointment at the apparent nonsuccess of the destroyer building program in the United States, and urging the necessity of "speeding up" production of anti-submarine craft, and sending every avialable small vessel to the war zone, even at' the expense of the protection of the costs of the United States. "Situation Terrible." "I am only introducing testimony sa far along in 1918 at this time to biini out the accumulated effect of not having, thrown our full weight into the war at the beginning." the admiral said. "The situation was so serious ani the consequences of failure so terrt ble that I went beyond the channel! which the navy afforded me and enlisted the services of such men as Ambassador Page."