Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 245, 24 August 1920 — Page 1

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CERTIFICATION ORDER IS SENT TO SECJOLBY Judge's Order Enables Tennessee Governor To Rush Document to Washington - Quorum Is Still Lacking. NO QUORUM TN HOUSE

(By Associated Press) NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 24. Frank W. Thompson, attorney-general of Tennessee, announced today that Governor A. H. Roberts at 10:20 a. m.. certified ratification of the suffrage l amendment, sending the certification j to secretary of State Colby, by mail. The announcement was made after Chief Justice Lansden of the state supreme court on petition of the attorney-general had granted a writ of certeriorari and supercedes, virtually taking proceedings in the injunction case . brought to prevent certification, out of the hands of Judge Langford in the chancery. Ordered Records Brought Justice Lansden ordered all records in the case brought before the supreme court. State's Attorney Thompson declared the action of Lansden vacated the injunction granted by the lower couit, and it was on this expressed opinion that the governor certified the amend ment to Washington. Made at Judge's Home. Arguments by the attorney general on his motion that the supreme court take Jurisdiction was made before Judge Lansden last night at the justice's home. Opponents charge that the proceeding violated rules of the supremo court in that the other party was no, notified that the hearing was to be held. House leaders said today that it would be impossible to transact business as long as a quorum is lacking in the house. With 37 members who opposed ratification remaining outside the state at Decatur Ala., it was expected the House wouiu ue uuauic iu icuiaiu msession if it convenes. RUM RUNS RIOT ON BORDER, POLICE SAY REGINA, Saskatchewan, Aug. 24. Rum runs riot on the Canadian border Assistant Commisioner Tracey of the provincial police declared upon his return hem today-front a trip along the international line. Especialy from Espevan, Saskatchewan, to Minot, N. D., has whiskey smuggling into the United States assumed huge proportions. Tracey said, "Minot alone contains enough whiskey to float a ship, and is being utilized as a general clearing station for an organized gang." Sand and Gravel Men Protest Raises in Rail -Rates on Their Products INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.. Aug. 24. Increases of 40 per cent in rates for th shipment of sand and gravel in Indiana would work hardship on those Interests as well as on contractors who have accepted contracts for roads, representatives of sand and gravel companies declared today at a hearing before the Indiana Public Service commission on the petition of the roads for higher rates. The roads are asking for rates to correspond with those granted by the interstate commerce commission. Luther R. Martan. of the Indiana Norther railroad, asked the proposed Increase for the state to apply to switching operations of his company. He testified that the company had been operating at a loss for three years. The hearing was to be continuea this afternoon. GLITTER OF $2,000,000 WORTH SOOTHES JEWELERS LOUISVILLE. Ky., Aug. 24. Jewelry and gems of the latest design and valued by members at more than $2,000,000 was exhibited at the opening session here today of the annual convention of the American National Retail Jewelers' association. The jewelry represents the latest designs and is owned by the individual members of the association. About 1,500 jewelers from all sec tions of the country were present when President Arthur A. Everts, of Dallas, Tex., called the convention to order this morningSAYS HE'LL RESIGN HIS COMMISSION IN NAVY SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 24 Captain W. W. Gilmer, recently relieved as governor of the Island of Guam, announced on his arrival here today that he intends to resign his commission in the navy. Captain Gilmer attracted attention in connection with an order published a few weeks ago prohibiting whistling on the island. LUTHERAN TEACHERS MEET FORT WAYNE. Ind., Aug. 24. Several hundred members of the teaching staff of the central district of the Lutheran Missouri synod assembled here today for a meeting. The states of Indiana. Ohio. Kentucky and West Virginia are represented. SPANISH STEAMER PREPARES FOR OFFICIAL VISIT TO U. 0. SAN JUAN, P. R.. Aug. 24. The Spanish cruiser, Alphonso XIII, which has been here for the past week, sailed Monday afternoon for Norfolk, where It will go into dry dock for minor repairs before proceeding to New Yoiit on an offlcical visit. During thcruiser's rislt here the officers and men of the tship were guests of the city.

American Association Opens Annual Meeting ST. LOUIS. Aug. ', 1. Activities preliminary to the annual convention of the American association opening here tomorrow were launched today with conferences by various sections of the association for preparation of reports and decision on recommendations to be made to the main body. The section of the public utilty law. Judicial section and secretary of legal education prepared to hold the initial sessions and plans also were made for a group conference to organize a section of criminal law. Other important matters before the conference include a general inquiry into the efforts of state and local bar associations for impression upon the residents of their respective communities, the importance of respect for the

l law and methods for Increasing the in fiuence of these associations In this field. COX WILL PROVE HIS CHARGES OF. BIG FUND THURSDAY, HE CLAIMS (By Associated Press) DAYTON, Aug. 24. Governor Cox, d t 6tatement declaring that he would prove his charges re garding magnitude of the Republican campaign fund. He stated that he would present his information in his speech at Pittsburgh, Thursday. The statement of Governor Cox follows: "Senator Harding denies my charges about the campaign fund which the senatoral oligarchy Is raising. I am prepared to believe that he knows nothing of things that are going on around him. WIN Reveal It, He Says. "This reveals the very dangerous situation which I have been discussing. In my Pittsburgh speech this week, I will advise the country as to matters as to which he claims to be Ignorant." Governor Cox's presence has not been requested to appear before the senate Investigating committee. It was said, and it was reiterated today that he advised Senator Reed, Democrat, of Missouri, of the committee, that he would transmit his information, in time for the meeting next Monday. The speaking tour which starts tonight, will take him into four states, -;w ; The governor will speak tomorrow afternoon at Prince ton, Ind., and in the evening at Evansville, Ind. He will speak Thursday night at Pittsburgh, Friday at New Haven, and Saturday at New York. NEW YORK, Aug. 24. William G McAdoo, ex-secretary of the treasury, will preside at the luncheon to James M. Cox, Democratic presidential nominee, here next Sunday, it was announced today. Mr. McAdoo will make a short address introducing Governor Cox. INDIANA COMMITTEE WORKING AHEAD ON SCALE FOR MINERS TERRE HAUTE, IND., Aug.24 The district Joint wage-scale committee in session here at noon, adjourned until ! 2 p. m. without having reached an agreement. Both sides agreed, however, that an aereement was in slsrht and would probably be reached before the close of the meeting this afternon. Virtually ail the mines remained closed today. The day workers having refused to heed the order of officials that they return to work pond ing settlement of the dispute. Plants Forced to Close Meanwwhile plants throughout the state were being forced to close. CHICAGO. Aug. 24 The scale committee of 16 members, appointed by representatives of three coal operators associations, and of the miners district with eight from each side, met today to discuss the wage increases demanded by the day laborers among the miners of the state. The men have demanded a $2 Increase which if granted, would make their pay $8 for 8 hours. Some of the operators were said to be willing to grant the guaranteeing that the $2 Increase would end the trouble in the coal fields. Man Killed; 2 Children Hurt, In Crossing Smash (By Associated Press) DANVILLE, Ind.. Aug. 24. Clarence Gibbs, 44 years old, was killed and his two children, Ivan, nine, and Vivian. 12. were probably fatally injured when an automobile in which they were driving was struck by a traction car. Ernie Harrison, who also was in the car, was badly bruised. Witnesses said Mr. Gibbs drove directly in front of the car, which was traveling at a high rate of speed. Tun wrecked car was carried 250 feet. Do you want to vote at the election in November? If you do, don't forget that you will have to be registered, and that there will be only two registration periods, the first on Saturday, Sept. 4, the second, October 4. Better register at the first opportunity. Thsre will be a registration place in each voting precinct. If you can not go to your precinct registration place on registration day, fill out a registration blank, which can be secured from the county clerk, court house, sign it and have It witnessed by two voters who reside in your own precinct, or have it sworn to before a notary. After your registration application has been properly made out give it to a neighbor to be filed with your rerjlstration board on registration day. The best way to register is to appear before your registration board in person.

AMERICANS ARE HELD BY MEXICAN BANDIT; TROOPS IN PURSUIT

(By Associated Pre MEXICO CITY, Aug. 24 -Pedro Zamora, the bandit chief whoso men carried off a number of captives Including several American and British subjects, from the town of Cuale, state of Jalioco, on Aug. 20, is being closely pursued by government troops said General Eduardo C. Garcia, chief of staff at the war department Monday He addeff the bandit's followers were rapidly deserting and that "by the end of the month," not more than 15 or 20 would remain of his band. Six Americans who were held by Zamora have been released, but there are several more still In his hands, and at least two British captives Is as yet Incomplete. Small Mining Town Chuale, where the victims of the raid were captured, is a small mining town, and is the location of the La Union mining operations, which are operated by the La Asperana mining company of El Oro, state of Mexico. Information relative to the outrage has been coming from Cuale by the way of that company's offices. These reports have been contradictory, but, information received from this source and elsewhere would seem to indicate that upwards of 300 women are captives of the outlaws. American and British diplomats made representations to the foreign office today, and were told the govern ment was bending every energy to capture the bandits, and liberate the captives. "Every official, from the provisional president," said the foreign office, "is profoundly concerned over the incident." Try to Communicate Mining officials, government author ities and American and British diplomatic agents are trying to get in touch with Cuale, but reports they have received are meager and contra dictory. The war office has heard nothing of the progress of the force of 5,000 troops sent into the state of Jalisco, on Aug. 16, to round up the Za maro band, and rail communications in that section of the country are very poor, the country being very mountain ous. It Is believed, however, it is too early to expect results from the mill tary expedition. Friends pf the American and Brit ish captives, knowing Zamora's repu tation for ruthlessness, fear he may kill his prisoners, if he is closely pressed. They have been working for the past couple of days in raising money with which to ransom the captives. Zamora "Perpetual Bandit" Zamora, who has been called a "perpetual bandit." succeeded during the last year of the Carranza regime in the leadership of outlaws In the state of Michaocan, and Jalisco. This step was made easy for him by the death of the notorious outlaw Jose Inez Chaves Garcia. The newwspaper published a story stating Information has been secured "from, authentic sources," that the presidential offices this afternoon received an offer from Zamora to surrender, and promise he wouldn't harm his captives, should the military campaign against him be suspended. Fernandino Villar, former rebol chieftan, and 3,200 of his followers, scattered in the states of Pabasco. Chiapas and Campeche, are ready to declare their adhesion to the presen government. Dr. E. K. Tullidge, rep resentatlve of Villar, is now n this city, arranging the terms of surrender. FOUR ARMY PLANES ARRIVE IN ALASKA (By Associated Press) NOME, Alaska, Aug. 24. The four United States army planes flying from Mineola, N. Y., to Nome arrived here from Ruby, Alaska, at 5:30 yesterday afternoon. The actual flying time from New York was 55 hours. Captain St. Clair Street, head of the expedition, announced. The hop-off on the return trip will be made in a few days. NEW YORK. Aug. 24 News that four planes flying from Mineola, N. Y. to Nome, Alaska, had reached their destination, aroused enthusiasm among members of the Aero club of America here today. "It was a remarkable epoch-making achievement, which does credit to the air service and to American aeronautics, said August Post, speaking for the Aero of the club of which he is secretary. "The splendid success of this expedition foreshadows better communication by air not alone with "Alaska, but with other distant countries." "We are now hoping that the government will establish aerial mail routes to Nome, without delay. Recover $1,000,000 Worth Of Wall Street Bonds (By Associated Press) NEW. YORK, Aug. 24. About $1,000,000 of the $2,500,000 worth of securities stolen by dishonest messengers from Wall street financial houses have been recovered, it was announced today by Saul S. Myers, counsel for creditors of Jules W. (Micky) Arnstein, putative "master mind" of New York's five million dollar bond theft plot. Myers said about $600,000 worth of stocks and bonds were located in banks and trust companies as loan collateral. The remaining 400,000 was surrendered with mesengers' confessions, he stated. Myer's statement followed postponement of examination of Arnstein before a U. S. commissioner. STRANGE SUBMARINE FOUND BY SALVAGING WORKMAN (By Associated Press MADRID, Aug. 24 A submarine of unknown nationality has been found by workmen engaged in salvaging a sailing vessel at the mouth of the Ebro river, on the Mediterranean coast 85 miles southwest of Barcelona, according to a telegram reaching this city. A committee of naval experts has gone to the scene to investigate.

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and are not dangerous. Do they look like supermen? Americans who have sian Red menace should study the faces of the typical Red fighters in the shevlki soldiers are of very low mentality.

FEDERAL PROHIBITION OFFICER FINED FOR DRUNKENNESS, BUT HAS A WILD TIME FIRST

When Charles J Hoover, a United States prohibition agent, entered a soft drink saloon on North Eighth street, formerly used as a barroom, Monday evening, and ordered the proprietor to drape a painting entitled. "Custer's Last Fight", in which that Intrepid warrior is shown In the act of shooting down hordes of Sioux Braves, the patrons of the place had a hunch that the booze sleuth had dis covered some hooch and sampled it Their suspicions 'were confirmed j when Patrolman David Carr, attracted by Hoover's loud talk, entered the establishment and was greeted by Hoover with the charge that, all the Richmond nnlire officers had been turning their backs on the liquor ! traffic in Richmond, and that it was ! his intention to have the entire police force brought before Federal Judge Anderson. After Carr had reported Hoover's conduct to police headquarters orders were issued for the prohibition agent's arrest and within a half hour he was behind the bars, where he remained until Tuesday morning, when he was arraigned before Mayor Zimmerman in city court charged with public intoxication. Pleads Guilty and Is Pined. Hoover at first entered a plea of not i guilty, but when Prosecutor Gath Freeman ordered several police offiIRISH DEBATE WITH SHOTGUNS AND ROCKS (By Associated Press) BELFAST, Aug. 24 Rioting was renewed here last night, the most menacing disorder being a collision between the Unionists and Sinn Feiners in Ballymacarrett, on the east side of the river Lagan. Shortly after eight o'clock the opposing crowds met in Blyson street and Kilmoren street, where shooting and stone throwing occurred. The police eventually succeeded in dispersing the rioters by a baton charge. Police forces who were later reinforced by soldiers, also dispersed crowds which attacked two shops in Montrose street. LISBURN, Ireland. Aug. 24 The burning of Nationalist property here continued until after sjast midnight. Among the buildings destroyed was the Catholic parochial hall. Virtually all nationalists have left town in face of the loyalist reprisals for the murder of Police Inspector Swanzy Sunday. As the reprisals proceeded last night every house still occupied, with the exception of the one in which lay the body of Inspector Swanzy, flew the Union Jack, word having gone forth that failure to exhibit the flag would be taken as evidence of disloyalty. Orangemen, in Fighting Mood, Gather in Chicago (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Aug. 24. The supreme grand lodge of the United States of the Loyal Orange institution opened its first convention infour years today with 500 delegates from every state present. "We Orangemen here in the United States hold that the Sinn Fein move ment is purely a domestic concern of the British empire, and that the United States has no more right to interfere than the British empire would have mixing in our relations with the Philippine Islands," said George T. Lemon, New York, secretary who has just returned from the Inter national meeting at Belfast, Ireland.

of Bolsheviki prisoners photographed

Warsaw. But fortunately for the Poles they are there simply as prisoners

cers be summoned to testify against him. Hoover changed his plea to guilty and was fined $1 and costs, which he paid. Following Hoover's arraignment Tuesday, Prosecutor Freeman declared that a considerable quantity of liquor had been brought to Richmond in recent weeks because of the action of the federal authorities In permitting the withdrawal of whiskey from bond ed warehouses, ostensibly to be sold for medicinal purposes but, in reality. much of it finding its way into the hands of bootleggers. "You can quote me as saying that the action of the federal authorities in permitting liquor to be withdrawn at (Continued on Page Ten) FORESEE NEW STRIKE OF ENGLISH MINERS (By Associated Press) LONDON, Aug. 24. Members of the British miners' federation began today to ballot on the project of calling a strike to enforce their organization's demand for an advance In wages and a reduction in the price of coal. The voting will continue all this week and it will be som-e time later before the result definitely is known. It is forecasted by London newspapers, however, that the miners will vote overwhelmingly in favor of striking unless their d-emands are granted. The government has so far refused to consider the projected advance of wages and a reduction of coal prices amounting to approximately $3.50 a ton, but belief is expressed that some way can be found to avert a tie-up of the country's mining industry. Commerce Commission Will Hold Hearings at Chicago WASHINGTON, Aug. 24. Exercising the authority over intra state rates granted it by the transportation act, the Interstate Commerce commission today ordered hearings at Chicago Sept. 8 on the application of the Illinois roads to increase their inter-state freight and passenger rates in conformity with the increases recently allowed by the commission. The Illinois state commission refused to grant the 20 per cent increase in passenger rates asked by the roads and allowed an advance of only 33.1 per cent in freight rates as against the 40 per cent requested. The commission is intervening in states where the applications of the railroads have been refused. I Weather Forecast For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Fair weather and moderate temperature tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures Yesterday. Maximum 69 Minimum 47 Today Noon 70 For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore. Fair and continued coo tonight; Wednesday fair and moderately warm. General Conditions The cool wave Is gradually drifting eastward and the northwestern area of low barometric pressure is increasing in size, resulting in the warm wave throughout the west. Temperatures are 92 in Montana and Medicine Hat, Canada. These conditions are expected to result in high temperatures throughout the Mississippi Valley within 48 hours. The weather will probably become unsettled again by Thursday or Friday.

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been losing sleep on account of the Rus upper group. The majority of the Bol American Boy Scouts Leave France For Home ST. LAZAIRE, France. Aug. 24. American Boy Scouts who have been a : .v. ' ' v, , I Tr- 1 i and France departed for America early this morning on the steamer Princess Matoika, They held a recep tion last night aboard the ship, entertaining several hundred French scouts. HARDING RECEIVES ACTORS AND TALKS WITH C. E. HUGHES (By Associated Press) MARION, O., Aug. 24 A plea that the nation get away from "one man leadership" in activities so that each citizen may play his part in the conduct of government, was made today by Senator Harding in an address here to actors and actresses representing the Harding and Coolidge Actors' club. The senator also spoke for Americanism and deprecated any tendency of Americans to regard themselves as citizens of the world, adding that he personally was "not so universal". j The visit of the delegation occupied the better part of the nominee's day, but during the morning he held a long conference with Charles Evans Hughes on various issues and policies. Mr. Hughes arrived early and breakfasted at the Having home. Colonel George Harvey, New York editor, was present at the conference that followed. Al Jolsoc, president of the Theatrical league, was cast In the leading role to express to Senator Harding in speech and song the sentiments of the troune. After the nominee's response voicing his appreciation, the entire m"iny including Senator and Mrs. Harding, were invited to a chicken ainner at a farm just outside the city. Hughes came at the senator's invitation and it was said that many important subjects were to be talked over before he departed. To Confer With Many Men The conference with the party standard-bearer of the last campaign was one of several which Senator Harding will have this week with men of nrominence in various lines of activity. It was said at his headquar- j ters that important speeches to be made soon by the nominee would be discussed with these callers and that their advice would be received on the issues in which they are most intimately interested. EW YORK, Aug 24 Republican leaders of 14 eastern states were here today to attend a two days conference with Will H. Hays, chairman of the Republican national committee to discuss campaign matters. Included among the members of the national committee were: J. Henry Roraback, Conn.; T. Coleman DuPont. Delaware; George W. Bean. Florida; Guy W. Gannett, Maine: John W. Weeks, Mass.; Charles D. Hilles, New York; John M. Morehead, North Carolina; Earl S. Klngsley, Vermont, and C. B. Slemp, Virginia. The state chairman from each of the states as well as the vice-chairman all of whom are women, were also Included among the representatives at the conference. A similar conference will be held In Chicago Sept. 1 and 2 for the middle western states, Mr. Hays announced. Shelbyville Factories Are Idle SHELBYVILLE. Ind., Aug. 24 Shelbyville manufactories dependent on electricity for power today were idle. The power was shut off yesterday because of lack of fuel. A reserve supply of coal is being held to insure operation of the water and light plants.

SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS OWN FRONTIER CITY IS TAKEN BY POIEARMY Bolsheviki Are Shoved Back to Poland's Borders Allies Threaten Not To Recognize Russ.

HARD FIGHT REPORTED (By Associated Press) WARSAW, Aug. 23 The capture of Przasnyfz, 60 miles north of Warsaw and Mlawa on the Polish frontier, 75 miles northwest of the capital, is reported in the Polish official statement issued today. The bulk of the fourth soviet division and the entire third cavalry corps have been captured. LONDON, Aug. 24 Official dispatches from Warsaw say the Poles have captured 63,000 prisoners, 2,000 guns and 100 machine guns. Russian forces in the regions of Lomza, about 75 miles northeast of Warsaw, and Bialystok, about 65 miles northwest of Brest-LItovsk, are engaged in heavy fighting against advancing Polish legions according to an official statement Issued yesterday In Moscow and received here today. In the Brest-LItovsk region there Is no'change in the situation, the statement says, while further south in the neighborhood of Vladlmlr-Volhynsk, and near Lemberg the battle continues. Polish forces that tried to seize the town hall of Koenlgshutte, 54 miles southeast of Oppeln, upper Silesia, on Monday were beaten off by security police armed with machine guns and hand grenades, according to a Berlin dispatch to the London Times. The Poles lost five killed and wounded, it is said. LONDON, Aug. 24 Great Britain and Italy will refuse recognition to the Russian soviet government, if it does not withdraw Its demand, presented as a part of the peace terms at Minsk, for a proletarian army in Poland. This has been decided upon by the Great Britain and Italy, who have been meeting since Sunday at Lucerne, Switzerland. A statement given to the press in that city yesterday by the two premiers, declared they had resolved to defer resumption of diplomatic relations with the Moscow government until it withdraws what was described as this sinister proposal. Denounced as Treachery Presentation of this clause in the terms of peace laid before the Polish delegates at Minsk, after M. Kameneff, soviet representative here, had announced nothing Important would be added to the peace conditions, made public by him in this city last week, was denounced as a "gross breach of faith," in the premiers' statement. It was said that negotiations of any kind with a government "which so lightly treats its word" becomes difficult, if not impossible." It is understood here that a virtual ultimatum has been sent to Moscow by the two premiers, whose decision relative to recognition of the Bolsheviki government is viewed as approval of the stand made against that step by Premier Millerand, of France. The premiers indicated the allies would secure to Poland, the use of the corldor south of Danzig, and would, if necesary, use troops to carry out their plans in this region. PARIS, Aug. 24. The French foreign office announced today that the government regarded the new attitude taken by Premiers Lloyd George and Giolittl concerning Soviet Russia and Poland as due entirely to the American note to Italy. The premiers attitude was expressed in the note they sent France from Lucerne yesterday, in which they stated they were in accord with the United States and France that Poland would endanger her independence if she accepted the soviet terms. The communication of the British and Italian prime ministers was answered by the French foreign office with a note expressing pleasure that they expressed the came views with regard to the Polish situation that France holds. LONDON, Aug. 24 Germany has shipped supplies and ammunition to Soviet Russia, according to a correspondent of the London Times, who insists that Leon Trotzky, Russian minister of commerce and marine, visited East Prussia, in spite of official denials of reports to that effect from Moscow. "The retreat of the Bolshevik armies from the gates of Warsaw," declares the correspondent, "may be explained by the fact that they lacked ammu nition. Trotzky foresaw the need of the armies during the frantic effort made to capture the Polish capital, and made plans accordingly, but was too late. He crossed into Gennauy and reached an agreement with representatives of the German government by which it would supply ammunition to the Bolsheviki. "The ammunition has been paid for in part out of the Soviet 'Jewel fund,' which Includes the crown Jewels It was the Intention of the Bolsheviki to reserve this fund solely for propaganda purposes In the east, but Germany Insisted upon cash payment The sec ond object of Trotzky's visit to Prussia was to prevent munitions from reaching Poland, and to accomplish this object he employed Germans at Danzig with money from the same 'Jewel fund.' A large traffic in arms took place between the Russians and Germans in the neighborhood of Soi-dau."