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Nominee Blythe. M'ADOO LOSEW VEILS (BY SAMUEL G. BLYTHE) (Copyright, 20, br the Central rrcaa AnKOcint Ion I SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., June 30 Today they removed some of the veils that liave swathed the mysterious Mo-

Adoo and exposed that eminent noncandidate to private view. His law partner wa3 impressing on them the fact that the only way to win in November is to draw Mr. McAdoo even over his shrill protest that he doesn't want It unless he can get the nomination from him, and go out triumphant to the polls. Of course, In the circumstances, it would be ill advised to say that Partner Gibboney opened McAdoo head quarters, because Partner Gibboney has had McAdoo headauarters without the usual banners and pictures open for quite a space, but yet he jazzed up Mr. McAdoo a bit put touches of color no the sombre and crptlc figure that stands so uloof, threw a spotlight or two on him and no McAdoo words can say jthem nay. Otherwise, there has not been much doing save in two regards. The oxygen administrators arn working assiduously to keep the ( ox and Palmer movements movlrg and the various salesmen who have other candidates than Cox, Palmer and McAdoo are extremely busy leading up influential persons to the tops of whatever mountains they brought with them, to show them the promised land, or promise them the shown lands which amounts to the same thing. Waits for Voice of Authority If somebody will come along speaking with authority or even with foreeight and tell this convention where to go it will gladly proceed to get on Its way. What is needed is a voice even a long distance telephonic voice, apprehensive as the managers and manipulators are, over what that long distance voice may say. Everybody is looking for the sign, and as no sign Is yet apparent, we are becalmed, and It Isn't expected that the Informative cloud, no bigger than a code telegram from Washington, will come along much before Wednesday night or Thursday. Meantime Cox's prune colored band parades and parades, and the Cox boosters have sore feet and heavy hearts. Meantime the Palmer folks keep up a brave front and whisper that a White House endorsement for their man may be expected at any moment utterly regardless of the difference in the time and other things between Washington, D. C. and San Francisco, Calif. Meantime the cabinet gentlemen who were so violent for McAdoo when they first arrived, have been pushed Into silence by the private information Imparted to them, in the opinion of certain of these on the spot every boost from them is a knock, and that meantime it settling down on many, that they may have to nominate McAdoo, because they can't think of anything else to do Running on White House Time Things are running on White House schedule and according to White House plans long ago made. Beginning with the depositing of Senator Jim Reed outside in . a larse bed or poison oak, to reflect on his les majesty, they have done what has been Wilsonianly desired. There seems to be exact information as to Whtie House desires save on one subject, namely the candidate, and assiduous intention to do everything required. Also if anything is ordered in the way of naming borne particular candidate that will be done too, but the word lias not been passed. "Dam' If Anybody Knows" The entire situation was well described by one of the big leaders, who upon being asked where he would eventually place his delegates, remarked succinctly. "Dam' ir I know." Palmer and Cox look to be impossible. McAdoo is possible, but it will be difficult to get two-thirds for him. They may have to go on the theory that self preservation is the first iaw of politics. Barring that contingency, there remains such, darker, and coal black horses as John W. Davis, Homer Cummings, Bainbridge Colby, Thomas Riley Marshall, Champ Clarke, et a!. If nothing happens before the fourth ballot on Thursday, who knows and why not? They've got to nominate somebody before they quit. Such leaders as Taggart of tndiana, who has candidates with small or state collections of votes intend to stick along doggedly for a time, with their favorite sons, to take advantage of any physyological moment that may arrive or any break that may be apparent, and if it comes to a deadlock. Suppose some Senator from the outlying districts arise and asks what the matter with the old ticket. There might come the disconcerting cry that "Nothing is the matter with It, and for the love of Mike, let's name It and go home!" Have November Blues Right There would be considerable more animation and perhaps more expert endeavor about this convention, if these assembled here were a trifle surer in their own minds that the Democrats can win in November. They are optimists out in the open, but in their cloisters, they are fretful pessimists, afflicted with the November blues. Perhaps when It comes time for a decision they may put the reverse English on the convention .and nominate the man they deem best desiring of a beating, to abate his nuisance, so to speak, or hand him the monumental (Continued on Page Ten)

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Active and potential candidates for the presidential nomination are numerous at San Francisco. Most of them are active, and very much so. Vice President Marshall is an exception. Senator Owen, Attorney General Palmer and Champ Clark are working like beavers to advance their respective candidacies. Ex-Senator J. Hamilton Lewis of Illinois is trying to get himself nominated for vice-president. Senator Reed is a storm center at the convention.

Miss Culbertson Has Seat In Democratic Convention Miss M. E. B. Culbertson, of Richmond, has the distinction of being the first Wayne county woman to sit as a delegate at a national convention of a political party. Miss Culbertson went to the Democratic national convention as an alternate, but in the absence of one of the Indiana delegates she was appointed to take his place, so she will have a voice in the selection of the candidates for president and vice-president of her party. Miss Culbertson has been a suffrage advocate for a number of years. During the war-ahe served as secretary of the Wayne county council of defense. EMBARGOES PARTLY LIFTED BY PENNSY PHILADELPHIA, Pa., June 30. The Pennsylvania railroad today lifted certain of the embargoes recently placed on freight. In a statement the company said: "Owing to a continued improvement in the strike situation modifications are made." The embargo placed to and from Schuylkill division points, which covered freight other than live stock, food, perishables and public utility coal, was lifted entirely. At Baltimore the embargo on grain for export was lifted. Other modifications will be made as rapidly as the clearing up of accumulated freight held outside of the affected districts permits. The strike situation as regards the number of men at work is reported to be unchanged. July 10 Tentative Date To Open New Bridge County officials believe the new Main street bridge in Richmond will be partially opened for traffic about July It). It is expected that the bricking of the nortli roadway of the bridge will be completed tomorrow. After this lias been done it will require 10 days for the concrete base for the brick paving to harden. After that time it will be possible to open the north half of the roadway for general use. It is expected the south half of the roadway will be ready for use some time early in August, and it Is understood that dedicatory ceremonies will not be held until the strecture is fully completed. Work on the new bridge, which is one of the handsomest and most substantial structures in Indiana, was begun July S. 1917. Deschanel Back at Work After Enforced Vacation PARIS, June 30. President Deschanel returned to Paris this morning from the Chateau de la Montellerie at Lisieux. Normandy, where he has been resting for several weeks. The president is expected to confer with Premeier Millerand regarding the Spa conference and it was said he Intends to return to the country estate within a few days. A few days later he is expected to return to Paris permanently. President Deschanel's health is regarded as very satisfactory. Nominate 'em Today (By Associated Press) SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 Today's Democratic convention program, by San Francisco time, two hours later than that of Indiana: Meet at 11 a. m. Prayer by Rabbi Martin A. Meyer, of San Francisco. Presentation of candidates for presidential nomination. Nominating speeches limited to 20 minutes each; seconding speeches to five minutes, and not more than three for each, candidate. t

A. Mitchell Palmer, Senator Owen (standing, and Senator Vice President Marshall and Champ Clark.

"PARTY INSTEAD OF PERSONAL RULE," TO BE G, 0. P, WAR-CRY (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. June 30. The Republican presidential campaign will be based "on an appeal to restore party government as a constitutional substitute for personal government," Senator Harding, the party presidential candidate announced today after a conference with Governor Calvin Coolidge, his running mate, 'and National Chairman Will H. Hayes. At the same time Governor Coolidge in a formal statement declared that there must be" a return of public opinion toward a self control by the people toward a great and over-mastering desire to observe the law. Senator Harding's statement said: "Governor Coolidge and I have agreed that we will base the campaign on an appeal to restore party government as a constitutional substitute for personal government. Speaks From Experience. "The governor and I have each served as lieutenant governor in our states, and we both have learned from experience, how possible it is for a second official in a state to be a helpful part in a party administration. "1 think the vice-president should be more than a mere substitute in waiting. In re-establishing co-ordination between the executive office and the senate, the vice president can and ought to play a big part, and I have been telling Governor Coolidge how much I wish him to be not only a participant in the ' campaign, but how much I wish him to be a helpful party of a Republican administration. The country needs the counsel and the becoming part in government of such men as Governor Coolidge" Peace, Prosperity, Program. Governor Coolidge's statement folloys: "I am here to co-operate with my assistance. We have many problems ahead. Many men have many remedies. The best remedy is the observance of the constitution and the laws and their enforcement. "Mind you. I am not now speaking of that. "Of course the government will enforce the laws. That is far from enough. There must be a return of public opinion toward a self control by the people, toward a great and over-mastering desire to observe the law. When that is done, the other problems will fall away. There will be peace, prosperity and progress." $3,000,000 BID FOR BIG SHIP LEVIATHAN WASHINGTON, D. C, June 30. An Offer of $3,000,000 for the giant passenger liner Levithan and $SOO,000 for the liner Dekalb were the only ones that had been received when sealed bids on these two former German liners were opened today at the shipping board. The United States Mail Steamship company made the offer for the Leviathan upon condition that the board loan $600,000 to the company to be applied to reconditioning the vessel and furnish free of charge a pier for the liner during the reconditioning work. The board reserved decision on the offer for the two vessels. Marines Repulse the Bandits (By Associated Press) KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 30. Bandits have raided Port Au Prince, the Haitian capital, according to passengers arriving here this afternoon from that city. Several buildings were set on fire by the attacking party, but United States marines restored order after killing the leaders of the

J. Hamilton Lewis, William Hansche, Veteran Of Mail Service, to Retire In August With A Pension William H. Hansche, 65 years old, veteran mail carrier of the Richmond postoffice, will retire from active duty on August 22 with a pension of $60 a month. He has completed more than 30 years service in the Richmond postoffice. The retirement of Hansche with a pension is made possible by the new law recently passed by congress. This law- provides that a man over 65 years Old and who has completed 30 years service, is eligible for retirement and pension . Postmaster C. B. Beck said there were several other veteran mail carriers who would be pensioned within the next few years. POSTAL MEN'S RAISES TO BEGIN ON JULY 1 Every employee of the Richmond postoffice will be granted a wage Increase, effective July 1, as result of the postal wage increase bill recently passed by congress. Under the new increase, Postmaster Beck will receive a salary of $3,700 a year. Beck explained that the salary of the postmaster resulted from the net gross receipts of the postoffice. The Richmond receipts last year were nearly $150,000. Beck says the receipts this year will be near $160,000, which will make next year's salary $3,800. The basic salary for postal carriers and clerks under the new law is $1,400 a year instead of the $1,000 of the present. For each year of service, the clerk's salary is advanced $100, until the maximum of $1,800 Is reached. Substitute clerks and letter carriers, when appointed regularly, shall have credit for actual time served, on a basis of one year for each 306 of eight hour days served as substitute. Motor rural carriers of the Richmond postoffice will receive $2,600 under the new ruling. They received $2,450 under the old scale. Superintendent of Mails C. W. Foreman, will receive $2,400 under the new scale. $1,000,000 IN GOLD. (By Associated ress) NEW YORK, June 30. The Panama railroad steamer Alliance arrived here today from Cristobal with $1,000,000 in gold bars and specie consigned to American bankers. Weather Forecast For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday; local thundershowers probable; not much change in temperature. Temperatures Yesterday Maximum 89 Minimum 66 Today Noon 80 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Occasional showers and local thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight and Thursday. General conditions The scattered local thunderstorms have brought some relief from the hot weather and Increased humidity has resulted from cooling breezes from the lakes. Temperatures remain high over the plain states and the back bone of the hot wave is not broken. Thundershowers only bring temporary relief. It is now very warm over the east and turning warm over the far northwest, but remains cool along the California coast. Following are the maximum temperatures that occurred Tuesday: Medicine Hat, Cana., 88; Toronto, 86; Oregon and Washington from 88 to 92; San Francisco, Calif., 66; Pittsburgh, 88; Philadelphia, 94; Baltimore, 96. Heavy rainfall is reported at Montreal, Quebec, and Kansas City, Mo,

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(By Associated Press) SAN FRANCISCO, June 30. William J. Bryan, in a fighting mood. speaking at a breakfast gathering today, expressed his dissatisfaction with the "wet" and "dry" situation before the resolutions committee and said that he expected to fight in the convention and "hoped to gain distinction as a reviser of platforms." According to administration chiefs, the subcommittee of nine drafting thej Democratic platform has practically agreed on a prohibition plank which is described as "slightly moist" and as being in "support of the constitutional amendment," but with declarations for personal liberty and against "vexatious interferences." After a session of less than half an hour, the subcommittee suspended Its deliberations temporarily and left the hall this morning. A league of nations plank, the same administration chiefs said, had been agreed upon "just as Woodrow Wilson wants it, without the dotting of an T or the crossing of a 't.' " Follows Virginia Document As forecast, it follows almost identically the line of the Virginia platform previously approved by President Wilson. A careful count of the full committee and a survey of the convention, these administration chiefs said, made them confident that William J. Bryan could not get his plank into the platform. The agreement was In such form, they said, that it was not Improbable that the work would be laid before the full committee on resolutions late this afternoon. "I have no hope of glory as a writer of the Democratic platform," said Mr. Bryan at breakfast. "I am a member of the resolutions committee, but not one of the sacred nine. But I tell you, they know now that this issue cannot be settled in a committee room. Takes Only One Man "It takes only one man to bring in a minority report and there is that one man on the resolutions committee. I came here as a delegate from Nebraska to take the case before the thousand other delegates assembled here, and let them answer. "I came here to do what I can for the people, not to see what I can get the people to do for me. If I can help this world to banish alcohol, and after that to bantsh war; if 1 can do that, no office, no presidency, can offer the honors that will be mine..' "The Bible says that 'one with God' will chase a thousand," Mr. Bryan said, "and that is about the number I have to fight. It says that two shall put 10,000 to flight, and I am looking for the other man." Hasn't Any Choice Speaking of candidates, Mr. Bryan said he had made no choice himself nor endorsed any aspirant. If the convention ever reached a point where it sought his advice or suggestion, he added, he could name dozens of Democrats worthy to sit in the White House. On the suffrage question, he said he hoped that Tennessee would ratify the national suffrage amendment before the resolutions committee made its report. "I want to take those 26 million women's votes," he said, "and defy the wets." Commend Administration Although Chairman Glass 6aid none of the proposed planks had yet been adopted definitely by the subcommittee considerable of the uijcontroverted sections were reported practically complete. Among these were commendation of many acts of the Wilson administration, the executive bureaus and the records of the Democrats in congress, together with attacks on the Republican legislative course. So far as the main body of the platform was concerned the subcommittee found little difficulty in agreeing. The Virginia platform, endorsed by President Wilson and brought to San Francisco by Senator Glass, was said to have furnished the basis for declarations readily agreed to, regarding the general principles of the party. Senator Glass sat as chairman of the subcommittee, and his advocacy of administration policies was seconded by Secretary Colby. A majority of the other members were regarded as administration supporters and the chief objector to the banket endorsement of the league of nations desired by the administration, was said to bo Senator Walsh, who voted in the senate to take the Republican reservations. May Not Object Some of the administration members were said to be for outlining directly in the platform the sort of reservations that should not be considered as nullifying the league covenant, while others wanted merely a blanket declaration for ratification without "destructive" reservations. Those who argued for a bill of particulars, declared one easily could be found In the speeches of the president last fall, when ho told many western audiences he would not object to reservations restating what he considered already was in the covenant. Sitting with the subcommittee during part of its deliberations, was George Creel, head of the publicity Information bureau in Washington during the war. It was said be had been called In to clarify the language for the platform. The platform committee members considered most likely to start the (Continued on Page Ten.

Norman E. Mack, photographed In Frisco. Norman E. Mack, Democratic national committeeman from New York, is one of beer's most ardent friends at the Frisco convention. He was strong for Cox for president until the Ohio governor expressed a disinclination to run on a platform that had a wet plank. DR. ZIMMERMAN IS SUED FOR DIVORCE; CRUELTY IS CHARGE Dr. William W. Zimmerman, now serving his sixth term as mayor of Richmond, was named defendant in a divorce action filed in Wayne circuit court, Wednesday, by Mrs. Viola R. Zimmerman, through her attorney, Henry U. Johnson. In her complaint Mrs. Zimmerman asks for absolute divorce and for the custody of William Wallace Zimmerman, Jr., who is mentioned as the son of the plaintiff and defendant. Mrs. Zimmerman charges that her husband has been guilty of cruel and Inhuman treatment toward her, but no specific instances of alleged ill treatment are set forth in the complaint. Mn. Zimmerman petitions for alimony out of the estate of Mayor Zimmerman and she estimates the value Of this estate to be $30,000. Mrs. Zimmerman also asks that her husband be required to contribute to the support of William, Jr. Saya He's Not Fit Person In asking for the custody of the son Mrs. Zimmerman alleges in her complaint that Mayor Zimmerman is pot a fit person to have the care and custody of the youth, who has been attending a military academy. Mrs. Viola Zimmerman, who is now residing at 204 North Eighteenth street, the former home of her mother, Mrs. Mary M. Godwin, who died a few days ago, is the second wife of Mayor Zimmerman. They were married Jan. 12, 1912. A few months before this marriage the mayor's first wife secured a divorce from him, after they had been living apart for a number of years. Alleged Attack is Figure. It is understood that an attack Mayor Zimmerman is alleged to have made on his wife. May 25, at their home. North Seventh and A streets, figures prominently in the charge of cruel and inhuman treatment Mrs. Zimmerman has made against him in her divorce complaint. It is stated that on that date the mayor and his wife engaged in a dispute when he attempted to enter his office to secure some medicine for himself, Mrs. Zimmerman trying to prevent him from doing so. In his night clothes the mayor pursued his wife, who was only partially attired, into the street. While the domestic battle was being waged, the entire neighborhood became aroused, it is stated, and the police were summoned. Mrs. Zimmerman became hysterical. Is Well Known Politician Dr. Zimmerman is one of the best known Republican politicians in Indiana. He has combined practical politics with an extensive practice of medicine. He has been mayor of Richmond over 22 years, but not continuously. Once he was defeated by a Democrat, Dr. Richard Schillinger, and at another time by Will Robbins. the candidate on the Progressive ticket. His ability as a "vote getter" has never been questioned. Before he was elected mayor of Richmond for the first term. Dr. Zimmerman served a term as county coroner. His career has been marked by unmerous incidents. Always a lover of race horses Dr. Zimmerman for some years maintained a racing stable and he frequently attracted attention by donning the spangles and riving his own entries in race meets. Has Had Thrilling Moments. In recent years his fancy has turned to automobiles and there are many people who can recall thrilling moments at the side of the mayor as he set behind the wheel of one of his cars. He claims to have worn out 15 cars, it is said. Accounts of automobile accidents Dr. Zimmerman has figured in have occupied considerable space in the newspapers, from time to time, but the mayor in each instance has emerged from the wreckage with only minor hurts. In the divorce action which has been brought against him. Mayor Zimmerman will be represented by the law firm of Robbins. Reller and Robbins. Denies Herself to Reporter. Mrs. immerman denied herself to a reporter Wednesday when he called at her residence to secure a statement concerning the divorce action.

MAY NOMINATE TODAY fBy Associated Presa) SAN FRANCISCO, June 30. Definite and final instructions came from the east eaxly today that William G. McAdoo's name was not formally to be placed before the convention. Burris Jenkins, of Kansas City, who was prepared to nomfnata MriHnn re

vised his plans again and decided to acceae to the wishes of the McAdoo managers. Stripped for action, the convention today swung into the business of selecting a presidential nominee. Meeting an hour earlier than usual, and working under an order of business which permitted the presentation of candidates before the party platform has been adopted, the convention entered upon a day of demonstration and oratory which marks the placing of candidates In formal nomination. With all nominating addresses restricted to 20 minutes and seconding speeches to five and limited to not more than three in number to a candidate, each of the possibilities had not more than 35 minutes for full description of his merits and capacity for the nation's highest gift. May Deliver All Today Working under that high geared program it was within the range of possibilities that the nominating speeches would all be delivered today thus clearing the way for the presentation of the platform the first thing Thursday morning if the resolutions committee can complete it by that time. Speeches were on the program nominating: Attorney General Palmer. Governor Cox of Ohio. Chairman Homer S. Cummings of the Democratic national committee. Governor Edwards of New Jersey. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska. James W. Gerard, former ambassador to Germany. Senator Owen of Oklahoma. John W. Davis, ambassador to Great Britain. At 11:14 Chairman Robinson began whacking the gavel and called delegates to get into their seats. "We're ready" came the shout from several places on the floor. The Cox delegation, however, insisted on having a demonstration and song first and the convention waited until they got through. There was a Cox demonstration of short duration at its conclusion. Band Garbed In Red A Cox band garbed in brilliant red uniforms vied with the convention band in blaring out airs from a point in one of the galleries. Chairman Robinson wanted to start but was in a tolerant mood and let the music go on. The glee club which accompanied the Cox delegation joined in the music. ' The platform framers got word, that W. J. Bryan had no intention of abandoning his fight for a dry plank and that he was more determined than ' ever to carry his fight against a slight-' ly moist plank onto the floor of the convention. Bands Are In Contest The band and the Cox band soon , got into a contest. The convention,' band played "Over There" and Cor, band came back with "Dixie" to the' delight of southern delegates. The' convention band countered with "Hail,! Hail, the Gang's All Here" and the or-! ganist played a neutral part, joining' in with each. ' Electricity was In the air. Sup-, pressed excitement of a noisy day per-i vaded the hall and found its outlet in songs. When the Cox band started! up "My Old Kentucky Home," to the rolling tones of the great organ, delegates joined in. While Chairman Robinson stood naj tiently, waiting for a chance to start. xne song test went steadily on. "Maryland, My Maryland," and other airs flowed in Bteady stream. Finally Chairman Robinson got the convention quiet, and it heard an opening Draver bv Rabbi Mcvfr of San Pnn. Cisco. The singing of the Star Spangled Banner followed. Owens is Nominated D. Havden Linebaueh of Mn1rnr took the platform to place the name or benator Owens in nomination. The name of Owens was the ftrf to be placed before the convention. Linebaugh spoke 17 minutes and at the conclusion of this speech the Oklahoma delegation broke out with a demonstration which was not pro longed. The band tried to keep it up. wun galloping airs. When It subsided Governor Brough. of Arkansas, seconded the nomination. "Arkansas," said the governor, "is the only state mentioned in the Ttihi because we read there that Noah opened the window of the ark and saw." At that the convention mt first good laugh of the day. At the close of Governor Brough's seconding speech there was another -(Continued on Page Ten) . , HAS HIS APPROVAL, COMMENTS M'ADOO (By Associated Press) NEW YORK. June 30. ThU action was taken "with my entire approval" McAdoo said today, when- told that definite and final instructions had been received In San Fanclsco that his name was not formally to be placed before the convention. He would make . no further comment, y