Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 309, 9 November 1920 — Page 1

DM Armistice Edition First Section VOL. XLV., No. 309 RICHMOND, IND., TUESDAY EVENING, NOV. 9, 1920. PAGES 1 TO 14 SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

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WAR CLOUDS ROLL BEFORE LASKER PLAN

Forbidding Opposition Ap pears for Proposed Baseball Reorganization When Mo guls Meet to Vote. OPPOSEDfOCIVIL RULE (By Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 9. War clouds loomed dark and forbidding for the proponents of the Lasker plan for baseball reorganization when the presidents and club owners of the twentyone minor leagues of the nation met in convention here today to vote on the proposed tribunal as the supreme governing body of organized baseball. When the committee of three ap pointed by the twelve club new national league organized yesterday in Chicago, arrived here to present the Lasker plan for the consideration of the miner leagues, indications were that it would be overwhelmingly defeated. Tho league leaders declareo themselves capable of settling their own disputes and conducting their own affairs. The committee which brought to the minor leaguers the announcement of the action of the eight national league club owners and the three club owners of the American League in disrupting the structure of the major leagues in favor of a twelve club league governed by a civilian tribunal, consisted of Gary Herrman, chairman, Barney Dreyfuss and Charles II. Kbbets. These representatives were prepared to offer. the minors the opportunity of selecting an associate member of the national board of control under the Lasker plan. Leaders Disapprove. Thomas J. Ilickey, president of the American Association; David L. Fultz, head of the International League, and A. R. Tierfiey. president of the West em and Three I Leagues, all recognized leaders in minor lrpgue affairs, were junanimous in expressing their disapproval of the Lasker plan. "To have the major leagues select the officials to govern us, would be merely to go back to tho old system from which the minors withdrew last winter," President Hickey said. "The major leagues do not have to select the members of the new commission for us. We are capable of taking care of our own affairs. Twenty-one minor leagues finished the 1920 season and 37. are ready to start next season. , Minors Assert Claims "We employ more players than do the major leagues combined; we have at least as much money invested and never will consent to a scheme by which we would have no choice in the selection of the men to handle our affairs. "We went along without tho majors and enjoyed prosperity, and I am confident we can continue to handle our own business." With a revolutionary movement sweeping through the major- leagues, ' the minor leagues themselves started a campaign involving a shake-up with-! in their own organization. 1 The campaign involved the removal: of John H. Farrell, of Auburn, N. V., 1 who ha been secretary and treasurer j of the association since its formation 20 years ago. and the election of M. II. Sexton, of Rock Island, 111., as his successor. Dominant Factor ! Sexton for a score of years has ' been a dominant factor in minor; league affairs. I to formcly was president of the Three-I league and for several years has been president of the National Association of Minor Leagues, an honorary office carrying no salary. His supporters claim to; have enough votes to insure his re-j election. It is planned to vote him a salary of $7,500 and move minor league headquarters from Auburn to Chicago. I Kxpovure of crookedness in the world's series of 191!) has been a; greater benefit to the minors than the major leagues, in the opinion of Presi-j dent Fultz, of the International league. j "The l-ani-diment of the guilty play-; rrs. the exposure of the whole vicious! plot, will impress on cur young play-' ers the seriousness of their duty to the game more than talk by the managers rnd older players could con-' vince them," said Fultz. ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE VISITS STATE COLLEGES FORT SMITH, Ark., Nov. 9. A special train carrying Kit) members of the next Arkansas legislature will leave Littlerock. November 1 for a tour of the agriculture schools of Iowa, Misfouri, Illinois. Michigan and Wisconsin it was learned here today. Improvement in the state's agricultural schools is the object of the trip. To Those

"Lest we forget " There will be gaps in the ranks of those "Buddies" who will march through Richmond Thursday, the second anniversary of the armistic which ended the World war; who will march with the graceful swagger of the Yankee fighting man, because the list of those sons of Wayne county who are resting forever under the sod of southern camps or in the shell-torn field of France or Belgium is a long one. "Lest we forget " There will be lads in olive drab among the throng

Woman Judge

Miss Martha Kemble They are calling Miss Martha Kemble of Camden, N. J., New Jersey's first woman "judge". Miss Kemble won the election for justice of the peace over the Democratic nominee, a man. She led the Republican ticket, polling 2,112 votes while Harding, who led the rest of the G. O. P. ticket, got but 1,9S6 in pt district. At present Miss Kemble is telephone operator in the First National bank in Camden. She expects to continue in that job as well as undertake her new duties as justice of the peace. GEN, H. HALE GREETS FORMER MEMBERS OF OLD 48TH DIVISION Here is a telegram that may bring back memories of camp life to many veterans of the 84th division, and to those who were assigned to Camp Taylor after their induction into service: "Major Paul Comstock, Richmond, Indiana. "I have just received your invitation for November eleventh and regret more than I can say that press of tluties will not permit me to attend. Many thanks, and please act for me in greeting the members of the Lincoln division with my affectionate best wishes. "Harry C. Hale." General Hale was in command at Camp Taylor and was the commanding officer of the 84th division to which many soldiers from this county woie tirst assigned when they joined the service. OBREGON IS UNABLE TO GREET HARDING MEXICO CITY. Nov. 8 It would be impossible for General Alvaro Obregon, president-elect of Mexico, to meet Senator W. G. Harding at a border city even should arrangements for such a conference be completed, said a statement issued last night from General Obregon's headquarters. The short time which intervened between the inauguration of the general and the necessity of preparing a legislative program to be submitted to congress were given as reasons for abandoning all thought of meeting the American president-elect. Weather Forecast MOORE'S SPECIAL FORECAST, The coldest weather so far this autumn is sweeping rapidly southward from Canada, and has already reached Iowa and Wisconsin. It is expected to arrive here Tuesday afternoon or night, and weather will continue cold Wednesday and Wednesday night and probably Thursday. For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Fair rnd much colder tonight and Wednesday, with a cold wave. Temperatures Yesterday. Maximum Minimum 4l Today. Xoon CI For Wayne County, by V, E. Moore Cold wave Tuesday night and Wee nesday, and may arrive Tuesday after, noon. Rain or snow followed by fair. General Conditions Unsettled weather with rain prevails south of the 40th parallel, but. a cold wave which originated in Alaska, now cov ers Canada and the northern states, and is sweeping southward. Zero weather over the northern border states Tuesday morning.

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HILL BRINGS ROSE HONOR TO RICHMOND

Portland, Ore., Rose City of Far West, Clasps Hands With This City to Congratulate Famous Florist. RECEIVE TWO MEDALS Portland, Ore., the rose city of the far west, clasped hands, figuratively speaking, with Richmond, rose city of the middle west, Tuesday and congratulated Richmond over its possession of such a citizen as K. G. Hill, the "Eurbank of the Rose World." Incidentally, Jesse A. Currey, representing the city of Portland, presented to Mr. Hill two large gold medals Tuesday, one from the American Rose Society, for producing the best rose for outdoor growing, the "Columbia;" the other medal from the city of Portland for the best bush roe, also the "Columb'a." Also, Mr. Hill was presented with a bronze certificate, the gift of the city of Portland. All the awards were based on the result of a three-year competition for roses sub mitted for tests in the International Rose Test Garden of Portland. In this competition there were entered; roses produced in the United States, England, France, Canada, Australia and ' other countries. i Presented Tuesday The presentation of the medals and the bronze certificate took place aL noon Tuesday in one of the buildings i of the Joseph H. Hill Florist com-j pany in the presence of members ofj Mr. Hill's family and about 100 members of the Richmond Rotary club. Following the presentation r.ddress by Mr. Currey nnd a respond by Mr. Hill, a dinner was served in the greenhouse. I On the tables were large bunches of the beautiful "Columbia" rose, and' the color scheme of the other decora-' tions was largely carried out in the pink shade of the "Columbia." Hill Congratulated. ! After Mr. Hill had been presented with the medals and the bronze cer- i tificate, which is framed to be used : as a desk ornament, Mr. Currey read letters addressed to Mr. Hill and wrU-j ten by Robert Pyle. president of the j American Rose society, H.' J. Blacs-1 ing, president of the Portland Rose j society; Georce L,. Baker, mayor of j Portland; S. E. Pier, commissioner of I finance and parks, of Portland, and j C. P. Keyset-, superintendent of parKs, . of Portland. Mayor Baker's letter fol lows : "Permit me to offer my congratu lations on your having been awarded I a gold medal for the best rose tested j in Portland's International Rose Test garden in the years 1918 and 1919. "You, as a rose grower, of course appreciate a stamp of merit from the test garden of the City of Roses, as perhaps tew people do at this early j period in the history of the garden As time goes on and other awards are made, the value of the medal you re ceived will be greatly enhanced. . Praises Creations. "You are to be envied in creating such a monument to yourself as the rose 'Columbia'. The city of Portland, through its Rose society and its Rose Test, garden endeavors to encourage the building of many more such monuments." Mr. Currey, who is engaged in the steel business in Portland and whose only interest in rose culture is that of an "amateur enthusiast," according to his own statement, was one of the originates of the International Rose Tests Garden, of Portland. In his address at the presentation ceremonies Tuesday, Mr. Currey stated that Mr. Hill was regarded as probably the greatest producer and judge of roses in the world. He said that his fame was world-wide. He called attention to the fact that about ten years ago the French government presented to Mr. Hill a medal as a premier award in an international competition for his entry, the "Rhea Reid" rose. Internationally Known. He also stated that Mr. Hill had been signally honored by England. In I his address Mr. Currey traced the his-; tdry of the rose from the time of I Solomon, when the Jews cultivated the rose, to the present time. He stated that the modern rose was much superior to the roses with which Cleopatra decorated herself "when she went vamping for Marc Antony." The great superiority of the modern rose, he said, was due to the efforts of such men as Mr. Hill. Mr. Hill during his career as a rose specialist, has produced about twentyfive varieties, and each new bloom of his has been hailed with delight by rose lovers the world over. Mr. Currey stated Tuesday that (Continued on Page Twelve

of celebrators or in the marching columns who faced bravely, as their breed always has, a terror which could not be resisted poison gas. Their tortured lungs have made them easy 'prey for tuberculosis, and, in many instances, the time is not far distant when they will make the supreme sacrifice for the republic whose call to arms they answered so proudly. And their will be other young veterans, their bodies bearing the disfigurements of bullet, bayonet or shell, in the marching columns ; all wearers of the red badge of courage, the red of blood spilled with a laugh as they charged with doughboy "buddies" to grips with

Formation of Parade for Armistice Day Celebration PARADE MOVES PROMPTLY AT 1:00 O'CLOCK P. M., November 11, 1920. Participants will be expected to be ready to move on time as the parade will not wait for anyone. Drivers should come into the streets where they are to form from the north and south of the street. In no case drive up Main street and then try to turn Into place. SECTION 1 will be made up of the former soldiers of the World War and the organizations engaged In' war activities. SECTION 2 will comprise historical floats in order. SECTION 3 will be made up of the Central Labor Council, Labor Unions and industrial activities. t SECTION 4 will be the township organizations and floats, except New Garden township, which will have a historical float in Section 2. SECTION 5 will be made up of fraternal organizations, miscellaneous floats and decorated automobiles. Clip out the following forma- 1 tion and keep it for reference J SECTION I Service men organize in church yard and will fall in line on Main street east of Fifteenth. The floats will teke places on North Sixteenth street and fall in line behind the veterans when the- parade starts. Fire Department American Legion Band Veterans of the World War Airplane Salvation Army Red Cross War Mothers' Float Knights of Columbus Y. M. C. A. Library Barbed Wire Entanglements Elliott Reid Fence Co. Any other organizations pertaining to the late war. SECTION II Historical floats with marchers. Forms on South Sixteenth in the following order: Richmond City Band 1 Coming of Columbus Italian Colony. 2 Mayflower Rotary Club 3 Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving Garfield School 4 Priscilla and John Alden D A. R. 5 Wm. Penn's Treaty with Indians Klwanis Club 6 Boston Tea Party Red Men 7 Declaration of Independence Brotherhood Railway Trainmen Eagles Band 8 Spirit of the New Republic Eagles 0 Birth of the Flag Women's Club 10 Winter at Valley Forge South Side Improvement Association 11 Expansion Westward Earlham College 12 Underground Railroad New Garden Township IS Lincoln Freeing the Slaves High School 14 Surrender of Lee Women's Relief Corps, Grand Army of the Republic 15 Union of the North and the South Loyal Order of Moose 16 Sinking of the Maine Spanish-American War Veterans 17 The Melting Tot Teacher's Federation 18 The Lusitania Druids SECTION III Forms on North Fifteenth street. Connersville Band Central Labor Council Float Other floats and organizations in the order in which they appear on the ground, among which will be the following: Transportation Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Railroad Engine Railroad Machinists Building Industry Carpenters and Joiners Highway Transportation Eastern . Ind 'ana Transfer Association Evolution of Musical Instruments Starr Piano Company Industrial Floats and marchers. SECTION IV Forms on west side of South Fifteenth street. High School Band "Peace" Boston Township "Horn of Plenty" Jackson Township "Pershing at Tomb of Lafayette" Jefferson Township All other township floats and marchers in the order in which they appear on the ground. SECTION V Forms on east side of South Fifteenth street. Gratis, Ohio, Band Elks Float Modern Woodmen

Zem Zem Club and all other fraternal organizations, floats, ' cellaneous and decorated automobiles.

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From Fifteenth and Main west on Main to West Fifth street, where the parade will break up, part going on west, part to the north and part south. No automobiles should bo parked on Main street from Seventeenth west to West Fifth street, nor on North or South Fifteenth or Sixteenth. Some, floats will be quite wide and can not pass automobiles or street cars. North and South Second streets must be kept open, as the airplane and two or three floats will have to drop out there as they can not pass under the railroad bridge. Marshals will report to L. A. Handley at Fifteenth and Main streets at 12 o'clock, noon, for assignment. Volunteer your services. All floats should carry the name of the float and the organization entering it. WAR MOTHERS At prompt 12:30 the War Mothers will leave Fifteenth and Main and march in a body to the Main street bridge, where they will view the parade. Autos will be provided for War Mothers not able to march. NOTE The parade committee asks participants in the parade to clip this formation for reference on Thursday.

MEXICAN TRAINS OFF (By Associated Press) MEXICO CITY, Nov. 9 Trains between Mexico City and Vera Cruz did not operate yesterday owing to the general strike in Vera Cruz, where all industries are tied up. Workers in several cities throughout the republic will hold meetings soon to discuss a sympathetic strike. The federated workers of Mexico City will meet for that purpose tonight.

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March ENTER THANKSGIVING RACE (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Nov. 9. Fifty planes already have been entered for the Pulitzer trophy airplane speed race at j Mitchel field on Thanksgiving day it j was learned today. Officials of the Aero club of America expect that Sadi Lecointe winner of the Gordon Bennett cup at Etampes, France, in October, will enter within the next few days.

the Prussian Guard. Be it remembered that the red badge these men wear is a more priceless decoration than the Congressional Medal of Honor. The memories of Wayne county's soldier and sailor dead of the Great War will be cherished more and more with each passing year. They are immortal. Let us not forget the living who have been spared to us, especially those who fell before the foemen from poison gas and by shot and shell, and those sons who carry a heavy cross from ailments contracted by overexertion, exposure and maladies incident to their serv

REPUBLICAN RALLY AT CAMBRIDGE CITY CELEBRATES VICTORY

CAMBRIDGE CITY. Ind., Nov. 9. Republicans of Jackson township enthusiastically celebrated the recent G. O. P. victory at a rally held here last night, which was attended by hundreds of party workers from Richmond, Hagerstown. Centerville, Dublin, Milton, Connersville, Newcastle, and other neighboring towns. Senator James E. Watson. Congressman Richard N. Elliott, George Robretson of Indianapolis, state senator from Marion county, and James Knapp of Hagerstown, state representative from Wayne county, attended the meeting and delivered addresses from a platform erected in the street. Precceding the speaking there was a parade reminiscent of campaigns of former years hundreds of cheering partisans, bras3 bands, drum corps and red lights. Watson Thanks Voters. Senator Watson spoke briefly. He expressed his deep appreciation of the big vote Wayne county had given him and he predicted that under the administration of Senator Harding the country would enter into a wond ful era of prosperity. He reviewed the' incidents of the late campaign and declared the tremendous Republican vote cast throughout the country was a repudiation of the Democratic administration. Following his address Senator Watson left for Knightstown where he attended another Republican rally. , Congressman Elliott also spoke briefly and expressed his sincere thanks for the majority given to him by Wayne county said to have been the largest majority Wayne county has ever given to a candidate for representative in congress. ' Music was furnished throughout the evening by bands from Miltoq and Richmoncl, and by the Connersville Glee club. , There were several drum corps. LEGION BAND HONORS HAGERSTOWN SOLDIER HAGERSTOWN, Ind. Nov. 9 Honor was paid to the memory of Leland Ledbetter. who died in base hospital No lOfi, France. March 22, 1919. and whose body was returned home, by the band of Harry Ray post, American Legion, here today. The musicians who came here in connection with the meeting of the good road enthusiasts, marched to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Ledbetter, where the body was lying in charge of Private Fox, who had been assigned as escort of honor by army officials. The funeral will be conducted Friday. Citizens of the community were touchedy' lTt"eresp"erahTro"rrOr which the Legion band paid to a man who died in the service of his country. He landed in France Sept. 11, 1918, and died the following March. Danville Man Seeks Wealthy Quaker Wife So Comes to Richmond Although L. P. Meredith, county clerk, has charge of issuing marriage licenses in Wayne county he is not operating a matrimonial bureau, hence he was unable to be of service to a Danville, 111., man. G2 years old. who called at the clerk's office Tuesday, stated that he was a Quaker, that he had come to Richmond to woo and win some Quaker woman's hand, and wanted to know the names and addresses of pome women he might call upon. The Danville man stated that he wanted to marry a Quaker woman about 35 years old, either spinster or widow, of considerable means. "I want her to be good looking, also," said the Danville man. "and she must have quite a little money because I am not able to do much work now." The wife hunter stated that he had come to Richmond in search of a selfsupporting better half because Richmond was known to have a large Quaker population. Meredith inioried his caller that he did not know how to aid him in his quest. "Well, you look around a little for me and I will be back to see you Wednesday morning," was the reply. The Danville man remarked before leaving the courthouse that if there was a prospect of him pressing a successful suit for the hand and wordly goods, of a Richmond Quaker woman answering his requirements be would be willing to remain in Richmond "two weeks." Railway Clerks to Show Freight Handling Progress The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks wants all members to meet at the, Pennsylvania freight house Thursday morning. The float will represent the progress of freight handling in the United States in the last 10 years. The methods of 10 years ago and of today will be shown.

ices with the colors. To all of these the first to extend the helping hand with words of affectionate cheer are those comrades who have come back to us hale and whole. ' . - . . Let us, the stay-at-homes, highly resolve this day that it shall be our, first and most sacred duty to see that those sons of Wayne county who have returned from the hell of battle or the hardships of the training camp shall never be neglected and that their devoted services shall be remembered always by practical deed, not merely words of praise. . .. Soldiers of the Republic, we salute you! V

BOOSTERS OF GOOD ROADS TODR COUNTY

I Delegation in Winding Cara van of Automobiles, Inspects Highways of County Dinner at Hagerstown. GET HEARTYWELCOME HAGERSTOWN, Ind., Nov. 9 StopPing at this place for luncheon' on a tour covering the entire county, 100 or more good road boosters from Richmond. Cambridge City and other Wayne county towns, expressed themselves as well pleased with the condition of roads they had seen. Luncheon was served here by the Ladies' Aid society of the Christian church. Music was furnished by Mrs. Albert Hindman, Mrs. J. C. Linn. Mrs. J. C. Teetor and Mrs. Anthony Howei. After an address of welcome by the Rev. Mr. Hartley, Denver Harlan, of Richmond, responded with a speech that pointed out the advantages of good roads to the community as a whole. Gray Reviews Work C. Gray, acting chief engineer of the Indiana highway commission, reviewed the history of the Indiana highway law and explained how an effort was being made to obtain federal aid for this work. He saidtb.3 state highway from the Ohio line toIllinois, which passes through Richmond, would be constructed next year, and that bids would be asked for this work in January and February. If tns weather permitted, work would begin soon after the contract had been awarded. Will Reller. in describing the county and township highways, said the new law permitted the construction of long stretches of road, connecting important centers, such as Newcastle and Richmond, for instance. He paid a tribute to County Highway Superintendent Jones, saying that he was not only an excellent road man. but ako was public spirited and active in affairs that promoted the welfare of the whole community. Discusses Concrete Roads. The advantages of concrete highways were described by C. D. Frank chief engineer of the Concrete Engineers' association, and the advantages of bituminous construction were presented by R. H. Candlish, engineer frrr the Barrett company, who handle bituminous material. Oliver La fuze, joint representative .of Wyaand- Union -countieF.-and J.M. Knapp, Wayne county's representative, said they believed the new law should be given a fair trial. Thev said they favored trying it out, and believed weaknesses on the law could be amended. W. O. Jones spoke abcut road work. The cos-f of the dinner and the rent for the hall were paid by E. T. Wilson, of the J. D. Adams company: Frank Burk, of the Burk Construction company, Newcastle; C. D. Franks, chief engineer of the Concrete Engineers' association: and R. H. Candlish. engineer for the Barrett company. Citizens of Hasrerstown supplied the cigars for the calvacade of cor.d roads boosters. Make Various Stops. Stops had b?en made by the party in Boston, Cambridge City. Abineton. Centerville, Pershing, Milton, and Hafeerstown. An enthusiastic reception of th day was that accorded the visitors at Boston. The town had been decorated for the occasion, schools dismissed and a number of representative business men formed the reception committee which met the party. Arthur F. Nelson, a Boston hardware merchant, delivered an address of welcome. Denver Harlan rpoke for a few minutes on the possi-. tilities of the hard surfaced road. Gives History of Pike. An interesting hit of history viks given by Dr. J. J. Rife of Boston, who told of the origin of the Boston Pike. The. pike according to him, was incorporated in 1839. and the sum of $20,090 was raised to build iL Refreshments were served the party at the close of the program. The next stop was made at Abington. An address on the economic benefit of good roads -was made by Gus Hoelscher, this place. An explanation of the new road law and the benefits likely to accrue from its application was given by Denver Harlan at Centerville. Joseph Blose, cashier of the Centerville bank, respond' ed to the address emphasizing the value of good roads not only from the standpoint of business but with a viewto community betterment as well. See GraVel Machine. Leaving Centerville the party detoured to a point one mile north of the town where they were shown a gravel screening and grading machine in operation. Short stops were made in Pershing (Continued on Page Twelve Their Loss