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VOL. XVLL, No. 43 Palladium. Et. 1831. Consolidated with Sun -Telegram. 1107. RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY EVENING, DEC. 30, 1920. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

PRESENCE OF 'CRAY ADDS TO ACTIVITY Governor-elect Has Let It Be Known That He Favors McClure of Anderson, foi , Speakership. GIVAN ISlARK HORSE

HAYS LAUDS LEADERSHIP OF HARDING Praises Course Followed by President-elect Discusses Plans, of Inauguration and Economic Situation. SENATORTiX CALLS

Fltt SEES END OF LONG HOSTILITIES Fighting Between Regular Italian Troops and D'Annunzio's Legionaries Ended Agreement Signed Friday. PEOPLE ARFhUNGRY

American Soprano Triumphs Under Own Name British Commission Condemns "Black and Tans

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(Sperfal Correapoadoare of the HirhmoBd palladlam.) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Dec. 30. It la 'apparent today that ihe legislative speakership contest has- ratten on new life 'and that J. D. Miltenberger, of Muncie, is up agaJnst a harder contest than anybody had any idea he would

face. Governor-elect McCray has let it be known that he is favorable to the elec- ' lion of John F. McClure. of Anderson. There was no indication that the Governor-elect would make an active fight in the contest but those who are supporting McClure believe that when the information gets sufficiently spread that he governor-elect favors McClure, the election of McClure will be assured. Representatives of the traction and allied, interests which have been for McClure from the start were busy day before yesterday and yesterday and today they are concentrating their efforts. The fact that Mr. McCray is in the city, means, of course, that there la more or less political activity of all kinds and the speakership workers therefore have the opportunity they wish. Mr. Miltenberger was in the city yesterday and the friends of Clinton H. Glvan. of Indianapolis, also a candidate for speaker were active. Huffman Is Working. W. W. Huffman of Anderson, apparently is the chief engineer for the McClure candidacy. Huffman is in In- . dianpolis today and says he will remain here until" the speakership fight is over. It is presumed that the question will be settled at the house caucus which will be held next Wednesday night. Huffman says there is no doubt that McClure will be elected speaker. In discussing the attitude of the governor-elect on Ihe speakership Huffman frankly says that the power of a governor has to fign or veto bills and take other official action that may be either pleasing or displeasing to various Individuals or factions. Huffman Quotes History. Huffman also has at hand some history which he is using. He says that never in the history of the state, so far as ho can remember, has a governor failed to get for speaker the man he desired. He says that when Governor Durbin desired the election of Samuel R. Artman,' his desire was gratified in spite of the fact t"iat Artman had only a few votes pledged at the star. Huffman says also that Einmett F. Branch, the present Lieutenant-Gover-nor-elect. had only a handful of votes when he sought the speakership in the Hanly administration, but the fact that Governor Hanly desired the election of Branch did the work he says. He declares it will be the same way in Ihe present contest and that McClure certainly will be elected. Huffman in the past has served as f-ecretary of the senate and has been known as a traction lobyist. He lives at Anderson, the home town of McClure. Miltenberger's Friends Worry. Without doubt the frier.ds of Miltenberger are worried by the new turn developments have taken. The Miltenberger candidacy had been sailing smoothly since the legislative conference held here a week or two ago and most of the political observers believed that McClure was practically out of the race. It was rumored about that McCray would not give it out that he favored McClure even though some of Ms friends had been working for McClure, among them Lawrence Lyons, who was McCray's manager in t lie campaign. Miltenberger's friends say that more than fifty members of the house will support his candidacy but it is admitted that the influence of the governor-elect will make a great difference. Some of the leaders among those who are supporting Givan say that even with the Governor's influence McClure cannot be elected. But they express the belief that the Rovernor's influence also will put Miltenberger out of the race. Friends of Givan are working among the frienrls of Miltenberger and approaching those who are close to the governor-elect with the hope of bringing about the selection of Givan as a compromise candidate in case there is a McClure-MHtenberger deadlock. Think Well of Givan. The friends of the Governor-elect pre said to think very well of Givan fd it is understood also that Givan Ms mo'ntained pleasant relations with the Miltenberger followers. Givan has rot been regarded as a loading candidate and he is said to have the ennosition of some of the most powerful cornorations. The chance for a deadlock however revives the hopes of those who Wish to elect him. Thoe who are sunperting Zell Swain for the position of secretary of the senate., say M. E. Watkins. of Roachdale, will he defeated in his contest for this place because Senator Fstes Duncan, who is understood to favor the selection of Watkins is now a .member of the legislative visiting committee and will be th-3 chairman of the important Senate finance committee. Duncan and Watkins are from the same county and the favoring of both men with important nosltiona it is asserted would be handing out too much in one direction. Some Oppose Swain. . Those who are onnosing the selection of Swain Bav that Swain i too close to Harry N. Stynen of Montmorencl, who got out of the race for pecretary after It became known that he had been discharged as assistant Continued on Page Three)

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Miss Louise Taylor. Louise Taylor has proved the valor of her American pluck, when, after four years' success in singing leading dramatic soprano roles in Italian opera under the assumed name of Louise Darolee, she won a veritable triumph in "Aida" at Havana under her own name, Taylor. So unqualified was the first acceptance of an American in Havana opera that she was immediately re-engaged for another tour. Now to her following in Italy, South America, Porto Rico, Mexico, Panama, Canada and the United States is added the enthusiasm of the Cubans.

Newspapers of London Insist on Conference on Armaments

(By Associated Press.) LONDON, Dec. 30. Insistence upon the desirability of restricting naval armaments and the holding of a conference on the subject by the United States, Great Britain and Japan was renewed today by London newspapers. The Times, saying the belief was widely prevalent in the United States that Great Britain was bound by treaty to support Japan in case that country should enter war with America, devoted more than half of a long editorial seeking to convince Americans that thi3 belief was "grotesquely false." The newspaper recalled that when the United States and Great Britain in 1914 signed the peace commission treaty, Great Britain immedi14 SEAPLANES LEAVE CALIFORNIA STATION ON TRIP TO PANAMA SAN DIEGO, Cal., Dec. 30. Headed by the F-5-L squadron leader, 14 seaplanes left the North Island Navy Air Station here at 8:30 o'clock this morning on the first lap of the proposed flight from San Diego to P-uama Bay. Crowds gathered early on the hills of Point Loma to watch the start of the 3,000-miie seadane flight. The "ships," 1' in all, with a personnel of 70 officers and men, were the largest number of aircraft ever gathered on the Pacific coast for such a long flight. The first ship carried the pennant of the fleet commander, Captain Henry C. Mustin. It was one of the dozen F-5-L planes in the expedition and was under command of Lieut. L. D. Spaulding. The planes of this type were put ahead, the triple-motored NC type being faster and therefore held back. Undaunted by Difficulties Capt. Mustin is a veteran air navigator and has spent months of intensive study on problems incident to the Panama flight. He declared the greatest difficulty would be finding suitable anchorage grounds for the seaplanes in unfamiliar west Mexican bays and harbors. The question of fueling also was an important one, he said. Optimism for a successful trip was expressed by the officers and men. The seaplanes are to send hourly wireless reports of their progress to the aircraft tender Aroostook off Cedros Island, 260 miles south of San Diego. All carried star shells for night signalling, but no night flights are planned. Each has a two weeks' supply of water and food. Stolen Car of Williams Found in New York City The automobile of Thomas Williams, which was stolen from North Ninth street on Dec. 14, has been located in New York city, according to word received by Chief of Police Wenger Thursday. The machine had been abandoned and the thief was not caught Mr. Williams said he would go to New York for the machine. GOVERNOR CALLS OFF DANCE (By Associated Press) MISSOULA, Mont., Dec. 30. Governor-elect J. M. Dixon today called off on inaugural ball planned for Helena next week. "I don't want to be the honor guest at a party costing 5 a ticket," he said.

ately notified Japan of the" fact. Japan wa3 told that the agreement to submit disputes between the United States and Great Britain to investigation by a permanent international commission constituted an exemption on Great Britain's part to aid Japan. Repeat Declarations "If that does not explode all uneasiness about an Anglo-Japanese attack," said the newspaper, "the suspicion must be beyond the power of reasoning." Reiterating its advocacy of an agreement between the three powers, the Morning Post contended such an agreement should not infringe upon the province of the league of nations, and among other things urged it would be much more profitable to all concerned to agree as friends rather than compete as rivals. Agree With Daniel "The British government," said the Daily News, "definitely favors such an intertiational conference on disarmaments as was proposed by Josephus Daniels, United States secretary of navy, and maintains it is the function of the league of nations to call it. This would meet any possible objections here. America, while not a member of the league, participated in the Brussels financial conference and thus would not be retreating from her position regarding the league."

LIQUOR VIOLATORS' TRIAL DATES NAMED John Bishop, a farmer living east of Richmond, and Edward Butner a tenant on hi3 farm, both married men, were arraigned in cVcult court Thursday morning on a charge of giving intoxicating liquor to two girls. Both plead not guilty and were ordered to appear for trial, Bishop on Jan. 6 and Butner Jan. 7. Herman Eckler, employee of the Bayer Bakery in this city and Berry Moore, said to be the proprietor of a livery stable on North A street who had been arrested with the defendants were released following their appearance in court Thursday morning. Ruth Phenis and Mary Inman, the girls in the case who were arrested with the men also appeared in circuit court this morning. The Inman girl will be held until the date of the trial, officials said Thursday. Weather Forecast For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight; warmer in extreme south portion; Friday cloudy. Temperatures Yesterday Maxiinuni 33 Minimuix 18 Today Noon 41 For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore Partly cloudy and unsettled tonight and Friday; moderate temperatures will continue for the. next 24 hours at least. General Conditions Mild weather now covers the Mississippi valley and plain states but it remains cold over the south Atlantic coast with minimum temperatures below freezing. An extensive rain storm is now in progress over Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. It is turning cold again over western Canada

(By Associated Prss) MARION, O., Dec. 30 Plans for the inauguration held right of way today on PreBident-eiecc Harding's schedule of conferences. E. B. McLean, the Washington publisher, who is chairman of tb.9 inaugural committee; Senator Philander C. Knox, of Pennsylvania, chairman of the congressional committee on inauguration, and Will H. Hays, who as chairman of the Republican national committee will have an active part in inaugural arrangements, were among those called into consultation here on details of the ceremony. Both Mr. Hays and Senator Knox have been persistently mentioned for cabinet posts and their visit here added to speculation about selections soon to be made by Mr. Harding. It was not revealed, however, how far

the conferences might have concerned ! that subject. Consider Agriculture Others on Mr. Harding's appointment list during the day Included a committee of the National Grange, who asked for the interview to present their views on the agricultural situation. The conferences today with the president elect are believed to have bolstered Indications that announcement of some of the cabinet selections will be announced soon. Senator Harding reviewed with Chairman Hays all the discussions on cabinet selections and association of nations, and other matters, which have taken place here during the last few weeks. They also talked over inauguration plans. After the conference Chairman Hays said: "This normal man is doing the normal thing. He is keeping his promise made repeatedly before the election that he would immediately approach and seek the solution of the great domestic and foreign problems with a discussion with as many leaders as possible. "From all sides comes the word that this splendid course is going for-1 warn inaeea towara aiding tne situation which might have been very different as we move into the new year. It is a real satisfaction to note the renewed confidence which is the actual result on the recognition on the part of the public that there is in the president elect a real constructive leadership with right ideas moving to a definite end. LENNARD TO APPEAR IN HAMILTON FRIDAY John I. Lennard, of Richmond, will appear in the Hamilton municipal court Friday morning to answer to a charge of receiving stolen automobiles, preferred by the state of Ohio, officials said today. At the preliminary hearing sched uled for Friday morning Lennard will ' probably be bound over to the grand jury for trial, officials said Thursday. MILNE OUT; BOARD SEEKS NEW OFFICIAL W. A. Milne, of Muncie, who had signed a contract to assume the duties of secretary of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, on Jan. 1, 1921, was released from the agreement Wednesday evening, by the board of directors. Mr. Milne requested that he be freed on ordr that he might accept an offer from Cincinnati, at about three times the amount he was to have received here. Applications for the vacancy created j are said to be on file at the headquarters. Members of the board of directors believ that they can obtain a man as capable as Mr. Milne, for the secretaryship within a short time. The following statement was issued last night by the board of directors: "Mr. W. A. Milne of Muncie, Ind., who was to take the duties of secretary of the Chamber of Commerce has been released from his contract owing to the fact that he has been offered a very much better position in the industrial field at Cincinnati, at a salary at three times that offered by us, together with a partnership in the business. "The board regrets very much to release Mr. Milne, but thinks It would be unfair and unjust to him not to do so in view of the unusual business opportunity offered him. This is particularly true because Mr. Milne had not yet assumed his duties here, and the Chamber of Commerce has not been handicapped in securing a competent secretary. The board has several able and experienced men under considration for the secretaryship and ! will select the best man possible." Representative Anthony Leaves to See Harding ( Rv Annotated Press) LEAVENWORTH, Kas., Dec. 30. Representative D. R. Anthony, of Kansas, member of the House military affairs committee and chairman of the sub-committee having charge of all appropriations for the army during the next fiscal year, left his home here today for Marion, O., to confer with President-elect Harding. .Mr. Anthony will stop in Marion at the request of Mr. Harding and it Is understood military affairs will be the subject of the conference which is set for Friday morning.

Recent photo from Dublin showing Black and Tans, with revolvers drawn, guarding veritable Sinn Fein arsenal found in cycle shop after its discovery. The report of the labor commission sent by the British rvvernment to investigate conditions in Ireland and presented on the commission's return recently is a scathing denunciation of the government's methods in dealing with the entire situation. Discussing the work of the "Black and Tans", the Royal Irish constabulary, the report says that "in the Black and Tans and auxiliaries the government has created a weapon wheh it cannot wield; it has liberated forces which it is not at present able to dominate." It adds that "by no means a negligible proportion of the Royal Irish constabulary as at present constituted are men of intemperate habits utterly unsuited to their duties."

Right Wing French Socialists Claims Leadership of Party

TOURS, France, Dec. 30. The right wing of the Socialist today declared itself to be the Socialist party of France. Its members have control or a considerable part of the party funds and also of the newspaper "Humanite" which is in the name of Deputy Marcel Sembat and various other individual Socialists, but in reality belongs to the Socialist party. Efforts of the party to present a united front relative to the adhesion of the organization to the Third Internationals of Moscow have been unavailing and it appeared that the party had been split into three factions. These were the left wing which has voted to obey explicitly the commands of Nikolai Lenine. Russian Bolshevik premier; the Centrists, who favor adhering to the Moscow Internationals, but who urge reservations to the terms imposed, and the Right wing, which has opposed throwing the organization completely in to the hands of the communists. Demands Expulsion. Last night's session of the Socialist congress which is meeting here developed into a wild and stormy sitting G. S. Zinovleff, Bolsheviki governor of Moscow, had sent a message to the congress demanding In the name of the Moscow executive committee that the Centrists should be branded the determined agents of "bourgeoise Influence and elements with which the Third Internationale can have nothing in common," and expelled from the party. v. A long debate ensued. A resolution was then introduced by M. Mistral, stating that the party refused to carry out the demand for expulsions, but it received only 1,398 votes, 143 ballots not being cast. Great disorder prevailed in the hall, younger and more ardent delegates shouting "Apaches," and frequently coming to blows. M. Paoli, leader of the Right wing, then rose and announced the Socialist party would meet at the City ball at 10 o'clock. He was followed by M. Faure of the Centrists, who declared that as M. Mistral's motion, stating conditions upon which the Centrists would remain in the party, had been rejected, the members of that faction would meet at 10 o'clock this morning to consider what action would be taken. "Members of the Right Wing then walked out, but the Centrists remained. M. Frossard then announced that "the Socialist party of France will continue its session in this very hall," and adjournment was taken a little later. It was agreed here this morning that NIVELLE PLEADS FOR AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP (By Associated Press) CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 30. Continuance of the traditional friendship of the' United States and France was urged by General Georges Nivelle of the French army here today. "The allies of the war must keep an unbroken front against any enemy as they did in the war," he said. "The friendshin of France and the United States which began in your revolution-' ary war and was cemented by the world war, must not die." General Nivelle and his party ar-, nvea nere last nignt. ie is 10 address a luncheon in his honor at the Chamber of Commerce at noon. Dur ing his visit here he is the guest of Myron T. Herrick, former ambassador to France. Notify Lithuania of Plebiscite Line fBy Ansoctated Press) WARSAW, Dec. 30. Formal notification has been sent to Lithuania that the railroad between Vilna and Dvinsk will remain Polish and that the proposed plebiscite will be held only in territory west of that line. This notification was sent by the commission of the league of nations arhirti hn heen in charee of plebiscite details, anad it is understood that as a result Lithuania will abandon in Idea of a plebiscite in the vilna at

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there was no possibility of the Right Wing having anything more to do with the section which voted for unreserved adhesion to the Internationale but the Centrists appeared to be divided among themselves. A large section of this faction including M. Renaudel and Albert Thomas, refuses to be associated with any group. It was believed that today's meetings would determine whether the Centrists would form an independent organization or would split, one-half going with the Right wing and the rest with the Left.

MRS. ALICE NEWMAN FOUND DEAD IN HOME; HER BODY IS BURNED Mrs. Alice Newman, about 70 years old, 315 Richmond avenue, was found dead from burns received when she fell into the gas grate in her home, shortly before 3:15 p. m. Thursday. Mrs. Newman was found by M. T. Clark, who lives in the other part of the double house ccupied by Mrs. Newman. Mr. Clark was led to the discovery of Mrs. Newman's charred body by noticing smells of burning clothing and smoke which spread through the building. Ray Newman, a son of the deceased Voman, says that his mother has been subject to fainting spells and it Is believed that she fell into the gTate after suffering one of her attacks of faintness. Her son believes that her death was due to the fainting attack. When Mr. Clark found Mrs. Newman's body stretched prone on the floor of her home, he found that the I upper part of her body was burned badly but not beyond recognition. Upon smelling the odor of burning clothing which permeated the building, Mr. Clark made several unsuccessful attempts to arouse Mrs. .w Failing to gain an entry he jarred the front door so violently that the door came open and he made the discovery of her death. It was found that the right arm had fallen into the grate and it was completely burned off. The upper part of the body was badly charred. She is survived by two sons, Ray, a bookkeeper at the J. M. Hutton company, and Victor, clerk in the senate pos toff ice at Washington, D. C. Mrs. Alice Newman was born in Mumford, N. Y. She attended normal school at Oswego, N. Y. She came west with her people shortly after her graduation from normal school. The deceased woman taught school at Greenville, O., Noblesville, and at Richmond. Mrs. Newman married Jonathan Newman in 1884. Her husband preceded her in death, having succumbed in January, 1914. GARFIELD IS CALLED IN SENATE INQUIRY WASHINGTON. Dec. 30. Anthracite coal conditions, mining cost, and methods of distribution were taken up by the senate reconstruction committee at a prolonged executive session today with Dr. Harry A. Garfield, former federal fuel administrator. Chairman Calder said Dr. Garfield had given the committee suggestions as to how to assemble anthracite coal cost data and that the Inquiry into that industry would be pushed. An informal conference of the committee yesterday with Dan W. Sims, of Indiana, who recently resigned as special government attorney in the prosecution of coal operators and union miners Indicted at Indianapolis on charges of conspiracy, was followed by a statement that the committee would not at this time call Mr. Sims to testify. The decision to temporarily excuse Mr. Sims was reached, it was said because of the fact that the conspiracy cases still were pending, and public consideration of the government's legal policies involved might be prejudicial to the defendants.

(By Associated Prs) TRIESTE, Dec 30 Gabrlele D'Annunzio appeared to have dronned

out of sight in the official negotiations now in progress. The agreement to De signed today for Flume's submission to the treaty of Ranalln and Ital ian rule will be subscribed to by the Italian government and the local anthorities to whom D'Annunzio yielded his power. General Caviglia commanding the Italian forces which operated against the D'Annunzio legionaries will conclude the final agreement with Mayor Rickardo Gigante of Flume and Captain Hostwenturi, to whom the defense of Flume was entrusted. Much speculation prevails among the Italian officers as to the future of D'Annunzio. The general opinion expressed is that he will leave Flume and go into exile. D'Annunzio's last public act was to send out a proclamation complaining of dissension among the Fiumians. He declared they were not the sort of people to fight and die for and denounced them in bitter terms. Hostilities End Hostilities at Fiume, between Italian regular troops and D'Annunzian legionaries ended Thursday night. The agreement for the capitulation of Fiume was signed Friday morning. Orders for a cessation of fighting at Fiume apparently followed a report to General Caviglia. commander of Italian regulars in Dalmatia, that the council of Fiume, to which Captain Gabriele D'Annunzio had turned over his power as head as' the regency of the quarnero, and had accepted the terms of the government. At a conference held at Abbasia yesterday the council gave complete recognition of the treaty of Rapallo against the application of which D'Annunzio and his men were fighting and signed an agreement for the capitulation of the city. The last news from D'Annunzio personally stated he had resolved to leave Fiume by airplane, and it is presumed he planned to take with him Slgnorlta Luisella Baccara, who has been in Fiume for several months and to whom he has declared he will be married as soon as he is given a divorce from his present wife. ROME, Dec. 30. Anxiety relative to living conditions in Fiume were not concealed yesterday at Abbazia bv Pickardo Gigante, mayor of the city, during his interview with General Ferrario in direct command of troops attacking the city. He said the population was threatened with starvation. Although an ardent supporter of D'Annunzio the mayor, urged that an agreement be reached to avert the making of innocent victims of old people, women and children. Abbazia was the headquarters of diplomatic representatives to the "regency of Quarnero" especially those from the Balkan states, who hurriedly left when they realized that actual siege of the city was about to begin. Mayer Is Wounded. Colonel Mayer of the Carbineers was perhaps fatally wounded during the fighting on Monday. He advanced at the head of his soldiers, declaring he woud not fire under any circumstances but was shot down. The troops ran into all kinds of ambushes and this irritated the regulars, who, seeing they were treated like enemies, had recourse to retaliation. For the same reason the naval forces in the harbor found it necessary to fire against some of the military establishments In the city. SAMPLE C. BYER, 87, SUMMONED JY DEATH Sample C. Byer, 87 years old. member of Masonic lodge here for 55 years, and a resident of Richmond for 68 years, died at his home, 22 South Eleventh street at 1 a. m. Thursday. Mr. Byer's death followed an illness of about 10 days. He was born in Greencastle. Pa., Feb. 9, 1833, later coming to Newcastle, where he lived until a young man. He worked as a surveyor for a time, then came to Richmond. A short time later Mr. Byer returned to Newcastle, where he stayed for several years. In 1857 he married Miss Anna Eliza Mason, of Richmond. He was a cabinet maker and followed the trade the greater part of his life. He was, however, mailing clerk at the local postoffice from the fall of 1882 until 1894. Married Second Time. Following the death of Mr. Byer first wife, he married Mrs. Elizabeth Ramsey, of Richmond, June 20, 1906. Mr. Byer belonged to the King Solomon Chapter of Masons and wr.s the second oldest member in point of service. During the past few years he had not been active in the lodge owing to his advanced age. He was a member of the local post of the G. A. R. He is survived by his widow,- Mrs. Elizabeth Byer; one daughtre, Mrs. F. S. Davis, of : Conneraville; one son. Mason Byer, of Richmond; two stepsons. Hugh Ritchie, of Florida, , and Grayson Ramsey, of New Mexico; and one step-daughter, Mrs.. Edward Morgan, of Richmond. Funeral arrangements have not ben completed. Friends may call at any time. " ,; . -