Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 163, 19 May 1920 — Page 1

RICHMOND PA .AD VOL. XLV., NO. 163 Palladium, Est. 1831. Consolidated with Sun-Telegram 1907. RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 19, 1920 SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

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DEMOCRATS TO BE VIGOROUS Spirited Attack Planned on ! Policies of Goodrich, New : and Watson State Con vention Will Open Tonight. WILL INDORSE WILSON INDIANAPOLIS, May 19. Nomination of a full state ticket, selection of delegates to the national convention at San Francisco, and framing of a state platform for the party are the principle objects before the Democratic state convention which opens tonight with district meetings. Unlike the Republican convention of last week, the Democrats decided to dispense with" a day of oratory as a preface to the work of the convention. President Wilson's administration will be indorsed in strongest terms, leaders declare, and the treaty of Verrailles as upheld by the president, will be approved. Senators New and Watson, both Republicans, it is anticipated, will be accused of delaying peace by their vote for the lodge reservations. The administration of Governor Goodrich, leaders anticipate, will be severely arraigned in the party platform. The attack will be made particularly on the governor's pardon xecord and the state tax law. Harmony Is Keynote. Harmony ia expected to rule from fctart to finish. No opposition is expected to develop to the naming of Vice President Marshall, former "United States Senator Thomas Tagpart, of French Lick; Former Governor Samuel M. Ralston, and Mrs. Alice Foster McCulloch, of Fort Wayne, chairman of the woman's state executive committee, on the "big four." Mr. Taggart was unopposed In the recent primary for the nomination for United States senator. It is practically assured that Dr. Carleton E. McCulloch, of Indianapolis, will be nominited for governor. He polled a large plurality at the primary and two of his three opponents have withdrawn from the contest and pledged their Bupport to him. State Chairman Benjamin F. Bosse, of Evansville, is assured of re-election. May Vote for Marshall. No candidates filed for the Democratic presidential preference at the primary and it is almost certain that the 26 district delegates and four delegates at large to the national convention will go uninstructed, it is generally understood however, that the delegation will vote solidly for Vice President Marshall if he is nominated at San Francisco. The complete list of announced state candidates is as follows: Governor Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch, Indianapolis, and James K. Risk, Lafayette. Lieutenant Governor S. M. Foster, Tort Wayne. Auditor of state Charles Hughes, Peru. Treasurer of State Lawrence A. Handley, Richmond. Reporter of State Supreme court Wood Unger, Frankfort. Attorney general George Sunkel, UCewport. Superintendent of public instruction Willis A. Fox, Angola; Rex Potterf, 'Warren, and E. N. Haskins, Vincenr.es. Judge of Supreme court, Fifth district Judge Moses B. Lairy, Logans-jr-ort. Judge of Appellate court. Second district John G. Reidelbach, Winamac. ' Wayws county delegates to the I Democratic convention were drifting (over to the capital Wednesday. Miss iRuth James, county woman's chalrixnan, and other women were in IndianLapolis to attend a conference of the state committee. Miss Minnie M. Dudding of Greenfield, represented the Sixth distri"t at a woman leaders' meeting Tuesday, Lawrence Han?'y'a candidacy for the nomination for the treasurer of estate is arousing much interest. Mike Kelly, former Wayne coun clerk, and B. B. Johnson of Richmona, were in Indianapolis Tuesday boosting his candidacy. Mr. Handley also v nt over. PHILADELPHIA, May 19 Returns from yesterday's primary election tor ell parties in Pennsylvania, were still Incomplete early today but sufficient figures were received that tended to indicate the probable winners. These returns showed all but one of the 12 6lated candidates of the regular Republican state organization for delegates at large were leading. There were 15 candidates. Those on the regular slate were Senators Penrose, and Knox, Governor Sproul. Mayor Babcock, of Pittsburgh, and Mayor Moore of Philadelphia; state attorney General I. W. Schaffer; W. W. Atterbury, James Elverson, Jr., Percy M. Chandler, Andrew W. Mellon, Asher Miner and J. Leonard Replogle. Returns from 1,643 districts out of 7,118 in the state showed the following for the candidates whose vote was tabulated in the early returns: Babcock 89,841; Charles L. Biddle, 69.435; Kendrlck, 97,018; Moore, 97,318; Penrose, 94,856; Sproul, -06,707. Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer was the only candidate for president whose name appeared on the Democratic preferential ballot. At the .eleventh hour in the campaign the jlonniwell faction urged its followers pto write in the name of William G. iMcAdoo on the ballot and a considrable number of Democrats followed the suggestion. ATLANTA, Ga., May 19. Georgia Democrats will send two sets of delegates to the San Francisco convention. After supporters of Senator Hoke Smith and Thomas E. Watson had united their forces and thus gained control of the state convention (Continued on Page Twelvej

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A new picture of General and Mrs. Alvaro Obregon The Mexican presidential election will be held within a few weeks, and according to recent dispatches General Obregon will be the only candidate. General Gonzales has withdrawn, and Ignacio Bonillas, Carranza's candidate, Is definitely out of the running.

England Outdistancing America in South American MarketNicholson

Raymond B. Nicholson, who for the last 10 months has traveled extensively In practically all of the countries of South America, representing a large American telephone company, told vividly Wednesday the conditions now existing and some of the remedies necessary to put American business on a sure footing in those countries. "The American traveler realizes very keenly the defects of America," said Mr. Nicholson, "when they are continually thrown into his teeth by residents of a foreign country. This is especially true of the British people there, for they have secured a firm hold upon many of the business houses." "They have gone into the countries with capital and developed mines, water power, railroads and traction lines, and with their efficient steamships and government diplomatic services, they have reached a point where the raw material is in their control from the time it is taken from the earth to the time it is given to the consumer. Are Clannish on Trade. "The complete process is carefully regulated, and the English merchant or manufacturer will wait six months and pay 10 per cent more for his goods in order to get them from England, ihan to buy any necessity from an American agent. This keeps the money and the trading in English hands. "America, on the other hand, has much to learn if she wished to compete successfully with her competitors. An American traveler going in SENATE RESOLUTION ACCEPTED BY HOUSE (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, D. C, May 19. Republican leaders in the house today agreed to accept the peace resolution adopted by the senate as a substitute for the house resolution, and decided tentatively to call n ;p Friday for final action. President Signs Increased Pay Bill for the Services (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, D. C, May 19. President Wilson today signed the array and navy bill providing for a temporary adjustment of pay scales for officers and enlisted men pending permanent legislation on the subject at. a later date. The increases provided total approximately $60,000,000 a year. They are retroactive, going into e.ect last January, and will continue until June 30, 1922. 120 Mere Are Legioners The second day of the American Legion house to house canvass for new members brought 120 more exservice men into the ranks of Harry Ray Post, No. 65. The campaign began Monday and will continue throughout the week. The local post's efforts to obtain new members is a part of the organization's national drive. German Criminals Summoned (By Associated Press) BERLIN, May 19. The German war criminals on the list recently presented by the allies have been summoned by the chief imperial prosecutor to appear before the supreme court at Leipsic between June 7 and June 20, according to the Tageblatt. TWO MORE MADE BISHOPS. (By Associated Press) DES MOINES, Iowa, May 19. Dr. F. T. Keeny, Syracuse. N. Y., and H. Lester Mmith, Detroit, were elected bishops of the M. E. church on a ballot taken late yesterday, it was announced today at a general conterence. Only one more white bishop remains to be chosen. TWO KILLED BY TRAIN. ROCKVTLLE, Ind.. May 19. John McMullen, 19, was instantly killed and Mary McMullen, 11, his sister, was severely injured early today wnen an automobile in which they were riding was struck by a northbound Vandalia passenger train, at a crossing near Rockyille. j .

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to South America usually knows very little about the industrial situation. He appeals to the American consul to give him some first-hand information. "It probably comes in the form of a cold typewritten circular instead of a warm greeting with helpful advice. It generally appears as though the con- ( Continued on Page Two) BOSSE RE-ELECTED DEMOCRATIC HEAD; WOMAN INDORSED (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 19. Benjamin Bosse. mayor of Evansville, was unanimously re-elected chairman of the Democratic state committee at its reorganization meeting here toda. C. A. Sallee, of Indianapolis, was elected first vice-chairman and Dr. F. A. Bolser, of Newcastle, second vicechairman. Charles J. Murphy, of Brookston. was named treasurer by Bosse. Mr. Bosse also will name the secretary and assistant secretary. Women to Be Recommended. A step to place the women on a parity with the men in the Democratic party in Indiana was taken when the committee decided to recommend the nomination of Miss Adelaide Steele Baylor, of Indianapolis, for the office of superintendent of public instruction, at the state convention tomorrow. Shortly before the committee decided to recommend Miss Baylor's nomination, Alex Potter, of Warren, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for superintendent or public Instruction, withdrew from the race. Cooperation Is Key To Industrial Door Ballard (By Associated Press) PASADENA, Calif., May 19. Cooperation between different branches of the electrical industry, between financial interests and power companies, between power companies and consumers and the public in general was urged in the address of R. H. Ballard of Los Angeles, president of the National Electric Light association, at the first business session here today of the 43rd annual convention of that organization. "Our country depends more andi more upon electric service for its ex-i pansion and to a considerable decree! for its very operation said Mr. u&i lard. Mexicans Dont Even Know To Whom To Pay Taxes (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, D. C, May 19. A delegation representing the more important industrial groups in Mexico called at the state department today for advice as to the Mexican authority to whom their taxes should be paid. The chief point at issue was whether export taxes should be paid at points of export to those actually in control, or at the general tax office at Mexico City. Another Fight Developing In Soldier Relief Taxation (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, D. C, May 19. Another fight over the taxation scheme for financing soldier relief legislation threatened today to develop at the caucus tonight of the house Republicans called to deal with the subject. Representative Johnson, South Dakota, who led the successful attack at the last caucus on the retail sale tax proposal, announced he would urge a retroactive war profit tax and a stock dividend tax in place of increased levies on grain and exchange transactions and tobacco. CHICAGO'S COAL LOW (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, May 19. The coal supply here reached the lowest mark in recent history today, coal dealers declared, because of the freight congestion and car shortage. Practically every bit of opal received is rushed to manufacturing plants,

BOLSHEVIK GAINING; WELCOME GIVEN TO BRITISH UNIONISTS

(By Associated Press) LONDON, May 19. The Bolshevik forces which on Monday began a counter offensive against the Poles and Ukrainians, have made gains on the extreme ends of the battle line which extends from northwest of Mohilev to some distance south of Kiev, according to an official statement issued in Moscow yesterday, and received here by wireless. The text of the statement follows: "In the Orsha region north of Mohilev, our troops supported by our flotilla, have captured the town of Keneff. To the southwest we captured the village of Zvritch. In the Tarastcha region (about 60 miles south of Kiev), we have captured the village of Vingrad, northwest of Svenigorod. Southwest of Vaparoika station the fighting continues in our favor." LONDON, May 19. Denunciation of the Polish attack on Bolshevik Russia and what is regarded as Great Britain's complicity in that offensive, is contained in p. manifesto issued here by a number of labor leaders including John Robert Clynes, William Brace and William Crooks, laborite members of parliament. The manifesto states the attack of Poland on Soviel Russia means "a prolongation of war and chaos, the victory of secret diplomacy and the defeat of the League of Nations." MOSCOW, May 17. An impressive popular demonstration greeted the English trade union delegation upon its arrival here at noon today. Virtually every local union was represented in the delegations crowding the platform at the Nikolaievsky station, the members of the various locals carrying banners and wearing red arm bands and cockades. Union officials were in the minority, most of the delegates present being factory and railroad workers. COPENHAGEN, May 19 Finland will soon send a peace delegation to this city to meet representatives of the Russian soviet government, according to the Berlingske Tidende. CONSTANTINOPLE. May 19. Odessa Is still claimed by the Russian Bolsheviki and rumors of its capture by Ukrainian forces have not been supported by subject messages. Allied commissioners here are without official information as there is no means of communication between this city and Southern Russia. STATE INSTITUTIONS FAVORED FOR FUEL fBy Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, May 19. Recommendation that the Interstate Commerce Commission at onee establish priority regulations for the shipment of coal from the mines to state institutions and utilities in Indiana will be made by the public service commission. ' John W. McCardle. vice chairman of the commission, announced today that this recommendation included in the report the Indiana commission was to make to the commerce commission today. The seriousness of the fuel situation as it relates to state institutions was called to the attention of the commission by the state joint purchasing committee, which reported that all the institutions are in need of coal to keep their power plants in operation and that each is down to one or two days' supply of fuel. Lack of cars is assigned as the reason. The purchasing committee and Governor Goodrich are considering a plan for the state to purchase a mine to supply the l.'O.OOO tons of coal needed annually by state institutions. Freight Officials Here Look for Relief In the Government R. R. Action Freight officials of both Richmond railroads said Wednesday that the action of the inter-state commerce commission in rushing solid trains of empty cars .to needed points, is the most progressive step towards alleviating the car shortage yet undertaken. However, no evidence of the movement has reached Richmond other than the usual trains of empties. T. A. Freenstreet, of the C. & O., is in favor of priority shipments. This en ables railroads to get needed coal cars to eastern mines and box cars to the west in preparation for the grain harvest. National Education Meeting Opens Today in Washington (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, May 19. School teachers, educators and laymen are expected to attend the sessions of the national citizens conference on education sponsored by the bureau of education which opens here tonight. All phases of the shortage in teachers, facts concerning various schools throughout the country., elaboration of public education and education from a national standpoint are among the subjects set for discussion. Charles Jordan of Richmond, appointed a special representative at this conference of the state of Indi-' ana was not sure Wednesday whether he would attend or not. He said he would decide Thursday. Snatched Up by Lever Act OKLAHOMA CITY, May 19. Eleven men connected with wholesale grocery concerns in Oklahoma, and one a member of the state fair price commission, were to appear in federal court here today and plead to charges of violating the Lever Act by profiteering in the sale of sugar. According to Herbert M. Peck, United States district attorney, some of the men ob tained profits running as high as 10, 000 $er cent on a year's business. rt

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Frank Wissler9 Richmond Mim; Through Revolution in Guatemala

Experiences that rival fiction" for thrills, are related by Frank Wissler, Richmond man who represented the G. Amsinck company, of New York in Guatemala during the recent revolution, and overthrow of the president, Manuel Estrada Cabera. Wissler has been connected with the New York firm since last August and was assigned to look up American and foreign loans in Central America, During the early months of his stay, he had many opportunities to observe conditions. Quoting Wissler: "Cabera's rule grew more despotic until the Guatemalan congress declared him to be insane and unfit for rule of the country. Now Cabera had been at the head of the government for 22 years and had armed and equipped a fine army. He had allowed no arms to be imported. These troops received good pay and all had splendid equipment. "The Guatemalian congress, with the backing of the Unionist Party," conGRUNAU IS TURNED DOWN AT HEARING (By Associated Press) CHICAGO. 111.. May 19. The United States Railway labor board today flatly refused to hear petitions for increased wages presented by John Grunau, president of the Chicago yardmen association and officers of other organizations which went on strike recently in defiance of orders from the national railroad brotherhood. It sustains the contention of the officials that the strikers could obtain representation before the board by returning to their old organization. Thirty leaders of the strike were present, including John Grunau and Harold Reading, president of the United States Engine Men's association. Cost of Strikes in 1919 Two Billions; Banker Speaks on Present Unrest (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, May 19. An incomplete list of direct losses due to strikes in 1919, places the cost in wages at nearly $725,000,000 and to Industry at more than one and onequarter billion dollars, Francis H. Sisson, vice-president of the Guaranty Trust company of New York told the Silver Jubilee convention of the national association of manufacturers here today. The chief danger in the present situation, Mr. Sisson said, is that the desirability of low prices as an end iii. itself may be so exagerated as to lead to the attempt to force prices down through harmful measures for the control of credit. The banker spoke at length on industrial unrest, analyzing its effect on the country's economic condition and blaming strike fevers for high living costs and increased rents. He urged the conservation of our natural resources as a means of maintaining our economic position in the world. New York May Go Shaveless (By Associated Press NEW YORK, May 19. Boss barbers today threatened to close all shops in New York if the strike of Journeymen barbers extended to include shops in hotels, office buildings and the railway terminals. J. P. Carey, spokesman for the master barbers, said it would be J more- economical to close the shops.

" xx " "... .l nTirl Pi S J 1 r; v.aTJ? ' ....... Nash stage is harmful to morals is all wrong, actress who is now making a hit In Who Came Back". "An actress must tinued Wissler, ' knew the declaration meant war. It also knew that the army would stand by the president, although the country as a whole would be against him. When the ultimatum was delivered on April 6, Cabera retired to one of the three forts overlooking (Continued on Page Nine) FEDERAL BOARD TO DISCOURAGE LOANS IN DRIVE TO DEFLATE (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, May 19. Curtailment of long term loans covering "non-essential"; 'operations and discouragement of unnecessary borrowings of all kinds will be the foundation of the federal reserve system's new policy designed to deflate the national finances. American bankers have pledged themselves to co-operate with the reserve board in the effort to carry out the plan. Governor Harding of the board, 13 of the opinion that liquidation of superfluous loans will go far toward rectifying the present inflation. Expansion of banking credit due to war requirements, he told the delegates at a conference yesterday amounted to $11,000,000,000, while money in circulation had increased about $1,900,000,000 during the war period. Effort is Slowed Down. The slowing down of "industrial effort,' 'as indicated by decreased production in important lines represented the most unsatisfactory element in the country's economic problem he said. The government's efforts, he explained would be toward a normal and healthy liquidation, "without curtailment of essential industries and so far as possible without disturbing legitimate commerce." Four Changes in Time Made by Pennsylvania Four changes in time for Pennsylvania trains entering and leaving Richmond are contained in the new Pennsy passenger schedule effective May 23. Number 506, Northland Limited, leaving here at 4:30 a. m.. will leave here at 4:45 a. m. effective Sunday. This schedule will operate until June 27, when the train will depart at 5:25 a. m. Train No. 27, enroute through here from the east to Indianapolis and St. Louis, and now arriving at 5:10 a. m. end departing at 5:20 a. m.. will arrive at 4:32 a. m. and depart at 4:42 a. m., commencing Sunday. Number 7, now arriving from the east at 12:25 p. m., will arrive at 12:16 p. m. and depart at 12:16 p. m. The Pennsy passenger train of the Louisville division which leaves here at 3:25 p. m., will leave at 3:30 p. m., effective Sunday. WOMAN SUFFRAGE LEADERS SAIL FOR WORLD MEETING NEW YORK. May 19. Headed by Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, 30 dele gates, alternates and visitors are sailing from . New York today to attend the eighth congress of the Interna tional Woman Suffrage Alliance at Geneva, Switzerland. June 6 to 12 During their stay abroad the women propose to inaugurate a world league for women voters, comprising 100,000,000 women in 20 nations where they enjoy the franchise.

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STORES JAM DOWN PRICES IN MID-WEST

Rush To Shove Down Values Grows as Public Responds Cuts Are of 25 to 50 Per Cent in Clothing and Staples ARE PUT DOWN HERE (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, III., May 19. Reports of price cutting in wearing apparel and miscellaneous merchandise continued to be received from various regions today. , Owners of department stores in cities from New England to the Pacific coast, and the Mexican border, announced reductions ranging from 20 to 50 percent. The price of shoes was reported in some quarters to have been cut 1-5. while a ready to wear establishment in Omaha announced it was offering Its stock at figures from 30 to 50 per cent below market price. Dentists Even in Procession. Dentists have stepped into the pro cession, Omaha reporting material re ductions In prices for dental work. Some dentists have cut their prices 25 percent. Men's silk shirts and suits were reported as having undergone price cuts in Indiana, a number of merchants are offering them from to 30 percent below former prices. INDIANAPOLIS. May 19. Silk shirts and suits for men are among articles of clothing to suffer radical price reductions in Indianapolis. Several of the leading merchants of this city are offering men's furnishing! from 20 to 30 per cent below formei prices. One reliable establishment is offering silk shirts for men at $4.95, or almost half the amount asked for them yesterday. Ready-to-wear clothing for women and children are also being offered at greatly reduced prices. The leading store at Terre Haute is offering all men's and boy's garments and shoes at a reduction of 20 per cent. The firm is said to be the largest outfitters of men and boys in Western Indiana or east central Illinois. KOKOMO. Ind.. May 19. In line with the price reduction movement one of Kokomo's largest department stores has announced a 20 percent reduction on all goods and another is selling women's ready-to-wear apparel at one-third off. FRESNO. Calif., May 19. General reductions on silk goods of 20 to 23 percent were announced by retailers in advertisements published today. CHEYENNE, Wyo., May 19. Reduction of 15 percent In the prices of all dry goods and clothing, effective today was announced by one merchant here. YOUNGSTOWN. O.. May 19. A reduction of 20 percent in prices of nearly all goods was announced today by one of the large downtown department stores. Foch Sees Future Wars; Fears Hun Recrudescence (By Associated Press) PARIS. May 19. Warning that France must, in the midst of peace, make preparations for future wars, was uttered by Marshal Foch, who presided at the annual meeting of the polytechnic school for army engineers today. Discussing lessons of the great war, he 6ald the present economic struggle is the first part of the peace program, but preparation for war is the second part. "Which of us." he asked, "dares believe Germany is renouncing war on the morrow ,of her ruin Germany which, inspired by sheer ambition, took up arms in 1864, 1866, 1870 and 1914 on the plea of historic necessity?" FRENCH CURRENCY HOLDING UP ITS HEAD AGAIN (By Associated Press) PARIS, May 19. Another marked decline in foreign currency occurred in the Paris market this morning. The pound sterling opened at 48 francs and the American dollar at 12 francs 50 centimes. Yesterday's closing quotations were 53 francs for the pound and 13 francs 74 centimes for the dollar. For nd7ana, by the United States Weather Bureau Partly cloudy tonight. Thursday probably fair. Temperatures Yesterday. ' Maximum 62 Minimum 54 Today. Noon 67 For Wayne County -by W. E. Moera Partly cloudy and occasional showers by fair at intervals, tonight and Thursday. General Conditions Unsettled condition still continues over" the Great Lakes, central and southern states, with showers heavy in places. Weather has cleared over part of the middle west, but another storm is now developing rapidly over the Rocky Mountains and no settled weather is In sight, although a brief period of fair weather may be expected. Wanner weather has overspread the central states, due to low barometric pressure over the Great Lakes' region. It will become cooler over the Lakes' region some time Thursday ,and we may possibly have lower temperature here, but at present it Is uncertain. At Phoenix. Ariz., the thermometer registers 102 degrees; at Yuma, 104 degrees and at Fresno, Calif, 98 degrees.

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