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? VOL, XLVI., No. 106 Palladium; Eat. 1811. Consolidated with Sun-Tlerjn. 1M7. RICHMOND, IND., MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 14, 1921. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS Heart of Dusseldorf, Largest of Cities Held by Allies in Germany

PACKER CALLS FOR ELECTION BY EMPLOYES Asks Choice of Representatives to : Form Industrial Democracy to Settle All Disputed Questions. co-operatTon sought

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ASK CITIZENS TO PETITION HOME RULE Work of Securing Signers Will Be Pushed Following Selection of Ward Chairman Monday Afternoon. TASK IS 1MUGHT EASY Ward chairmen will be selected at. a meeting of the representatives from civic organizations interested in the adoption of the city manager form of government for Richmond, to be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms in the K. of P. building on South Eighth street at 4:30 p. m. Monday. The ward chairman probably will be one of the representatives selected from one of the civic clubs backing the proposed city manager government. Each organization has selected one of its members to work in each ward of the city. There are five clubs actively interested which will make a working committee of 40 over the city. To Rush Work. Immediately following the meeting this pfternoon the circulation of the petitions will be started. It is thought That sufficient signers will be gained without difficulty and the petition will be ready to file with the city clerk at the earliest possible moment. Benjamin Johnson, Jr., who is chairman of the citizens committee, has prepared a list of instructions for those circulating petitions and signers. According to this women should sign their given name (as Ella Smith) and men should sign their given name (John F. Smith). Addresses should be definite, giving street address, ward, precinct and the exact date of bignature. All names should be signed in ink or with an indelible pencil. Registered voters are preferred although not absolutely essential, according to Mr. Johnson.

HAMON MURDER GASE GOES TO JURY SOON fP.r Anrua ted Prss ARDMORE. Okla.. March 14. Four of the state's chief witnesses in Mrs. Clara Hamon's trial for murder remained to be called when the trial was resumed today to complete the testimony for the prosecution, including Mrs. Jake Ij. Hamon, . widow of the oil man . and . politician. S. P, Freeling, attorney-general of Oklahoma, in charge of the state's case, said no expected these and a few minor witnesses to complete their 'testimony in time for the defense to begin presentation of its case today. Frank L. Ketch. Hamon's business manager, and Erret Dunlap, a close friend, are the main witnesses yet to be called for the state. Through these and other witnesses, it is said, the state will attempt to establish that Mrs. Clara Hamon is now 29 years old and at the time her association with Hamon began was 19 and not an immature girl. Evidence already brought at the trial and statements previously by the defendant placed her age now at 27. "The case should be in the hands of the jury by late Thursday or Friday," declared Mr. Freeling, "if as rapid time ia made this week as in the first days of the trial." The statement by the defense was waived at the opening of the trial and is expected to follow the conclusion or the state's testimony, probably late this afternoon. PAUL HAYNES RESIGNS PLACE ON COMMISSION (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., March 14. Paul P. Haynes resigned today as a member of the public service commission. His resignation is effective on March 31. He was appointed to a four year term by Governor Goodrich on May 1, 1920. Mr. Haynes plans to spend the next three months in Mexico as the representative of an American syndicate, and afterwards will return to this city lo resume the practice of law, specializing in cases before the public service commission, the interstate commerce commission and the federal trade commission. Carl Mote, former secretary of the public service commission will be associated with Mr. Haynes in the law practice.

ENVOY TO FRANCE RETIRES FROM POST fRy Associated Press.) ATHENS, March 14 Edward Capps, American minister to Greece, retired from his post yesterday, turning over the legation to Barton Ha!!, the first secretary, who will act as charge d'affairs until the arrival of Mr. Capps' tuccessor. Universal regret over the retirement of Mr. Capps is expressed in Athens, as he has been extremely popular and has shown an intimate grasp of Green affairs, knowing the country, language and customs thoroughly. ' In Greek royalist circles, his resignation is interpreted as the first step toward recognition of King Constantine by the new United States administration. Mr. Capps, who is professor Wjf of Greek at Princeton university, has been in this country on a year's leave of absence, and it is probable he will return to America within a month.

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General view Dusseldorf is the largest of the four I German cities now held by the allies while they force payment by Germany j

Davis, New Secretary of Labor, Proves to be a Human Dynamo

PALLADIUM NEWS ni'RBAP WASHINGTON, March 14. Secretary of Labor Davis has already won the reputation of being a human dynamo. When he is on the job, and he gets on the job at 7:30 in the morning before the elevators in the department building are operating, be makes every second count. Also, something more than party service is required to cause Mr. Davis to look with any degree of favor on an application for appointment to a position in his department, as at least one Indiana office seeker can testify. This man, accompanied by the secretary of one of the Indiana congressmen, called upon Mr. Davis last Saturday. Mr. Davis, after requesting a "snappy" presentation of facts, was informed by the congressional secretary that the applicant had been indorsed for appointment at an office in the department of labor by all of the Indiana senators and congressmen.- - "Asks Qualifications. "Are you competent to fill such "a position?" Mr. Davis promptly asked the applicant. After the applicant had briefly stated his qualifications, Mr. Davis remarked that the applicant had PRIEST IS REFUSED PASSPORT TO AMERICA (By Associated Pross) NAPLES. March 14. Father John Hoch. whose passport will not be vised by the American consul here, intends to go to Rome to ask an explanation from the American embassy. This action will be taken through the Czecho-Slovak legation at the Italian capital, it is said. Later, he intends to go to Vienna, in which city he will take the necessary steps to get permission to enter the United States. Father Hoch was accused of being an associate of Count Michael Karolyi, former president of the Hungarian republic, who was expelled from Italy two weeks ago. He intended to sail to the United States with several companions, but the refusal of the American consulate here to vise his passport brought about an alteration in his plans. The men who were going with him have been advised to remain here, as it is doubtful whether they would be permitted to land on American soil. SPRINGFIELD QUIET, MANY BEHIND BARS (By Associated Press) SPRINGFIELD, O., March 14 More than twenty persons, most of them said to be boys under 20, arrested by the police and military authorities in connection with racial disturbances here, were to be arraigned in police court this morning. Carrying concealed weapons was the charge against most of them. Police Judge Golden C. Davis, wai to hold court in police headquarters on account of regular court rooms being occupied as headquarters for the troops. There was no serious trouble over Sunday, although there were reports of shots being fired in several parts of the city. The county jail was taxed to capacity today with more than 50 prisoners confined behind the bars. There was a heavy guard of troops around the jail all last' night and all persons passing in the vicinity of the jail were hated. The guard will be continued today. Colonel Haubrich i in Command of the troops and city authorities were to confer this morning on the situation and the outcome of this conference is expected to determine whether restrictions against public assemblage, opening of cigar stores, pool rooms and theaters and suspension of transportation shall be placed in effect again tonight. There is said to be little prospect of the troops being recalled today. Restrictions may be lifted for one or two nights before the guards are permitted to leave the city. PROPOSE MONOPOLY (By Associated Press) THE HAGUE, March 14. The Dutch government has presented a bill In parliament proposing a government monopoly on munition manufactures in Holland.

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of that country's war debt. The city lies in the heart of Germany's indus trial and coal districts. So far. dispatches state, the German residents made a good impression, and he con fessed a weakness for favoring-Indiana people, in which state the new secretary of labor lived for many: years. He added that loyalty to the! Republican party counted much with! him in considering appointments, buti before making an appointment he wanted to be entirely convinced that the applicant was thoroughly competent to perform the duties of the office he aspired to. Mr. Davis radiates energy and talks with the rapidity of a machinegun. He I has been a very busy man since as-J suming office attempting to bring; about settlements of strikes in various ! parts of the country, performing the1 (Continued on Page Two) WHITE SOX HEARING SET FOR THURSDAY; PLAYERS INELIGIBLE (By Associated Press CHICAGO, March 14. Judge William E. Dever today refused to comply with a motion by the state that the trial of the Chicago White Sox players and others indicted for the alleged throwing of the 19ia world series be j taken off the court call. He ordered j another hearing for next Thursday,' wnen it is Denevea a aate ror trial will be set. Six of the indicted players were on hand, and Eddie Cicoite was reported' en route here, while Chick Gandill, the other indicted player and the four charged with arranging the alleged conspiracy have not been heard from. All the indicted players have been placed on the ineligible list of both Judge Landis and Owner Charles A. Comiskey, of the Sox. "There is absolutely no chance ffor any of them to play on my team again unless they can clear themselves to my satisfaction of the charges made against them," Comiskey said. Plans to have the case taken oft the court call, which would delay its reappearance at least six months, were an nounced by counsel for the state, but i defense attorneys said this would be contested. A postponement, of thirty days is sought by the defense to allow former Judge Barrett, American league attorney, to study the grand iury evidence and charges. COMMISSION INDICATES APPROVAL OF BONDS (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, March 14. Mayor Zimmerman of Richmond, and men in charge of the municipal electric light plant appeared today before the public service commission asking authority for the city to issue $315,000 of city bonds to finance plant improvements. The largest single expenditure would be $175,000 for a 5,000 kilowatt turbine. No action on the request was taken by the commission but Commissioner Van Auken, who conducted the hearing, indicated that the commission would approve the bond issue. Weather Forecast MOORE'S GENERAL FORECAST. General Rains. Extensive rains are in prospect for tonight and Tuesday and may arrive sooner. For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Unsettled weather, with probably rain tonight and Tuesday. Not much change in temperature. Temperatures for Yesterday. Maximum 60 Minimum 39 Today. Noon 53 Weather Conditions Another Rocky mountain storm is already causing heavy rains over the west and south and is holding back a cold wave which prevails over the northern states. Barometer Corrected for Sea Level. 7 a. m. 30.12. 12 noon 30.10.

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In the newly occupied districts have been passive. Dusseldorf was once occupied by French troops under Napoleon. EARTH SHOCKS FELT IN WESTERN INDIANA; NO DAMAGE REPORTED TERRE HAUTE, Ind., March 14 Earth shocks were felt in numerous places in the western part of Indiana and the eastern part of Illinois early Monday. As far as has been learned no persons were hurt and no damage was done. The quake occurred in Terre Haute at 6:15 a. m. It was so distinct that many persons rushed from their beds. Candles on the altar of St. Patrick's Catholic church in the center of the city were knocked over and the congregation ran to the street. Many of the guests at the Terre Haute bouse sought the street in their dressing gowns. In numerous instances dishes were shaken off shelves in homes to the floor. In Surrounding Cities Rockville, the county seat of Parke county, directly east of this city, felt a disturbance distinctly at the same tiuie-,s---T-MMv - Hter'TwpOTtSTtrow' there-say Following th-shock, whicn shook houses, there was a rumbling quake, described by many persona in that place as similar to a heavy automobile or piece of machinery passing on the road. Two distinct shocks were felt about 6:15 at Brazil, the county seat of Clay county. It was at first thought there that the shocks were due to heavy blasting in coal mines about Brazil, but the dumbling feeling was not accompanied by any noise, indicating they were earth shocks. Residents of Clinton in Vermillion county were greatly alarmed, at first fearing there had been an explosion in a powder mill or coal mine. The city seemed to rock for from 25 to 30 seconds. Window Panes Rattled. Vincennes. county seat of Knox county, situated 55 miles south of Terre Haute near the Illinois-Indiana line, reported that window panes were rattled there by the tremors. They were plainly felt by residents, it was said. Nearby villages and towns also reported that the shock was felt. Slight tremors were felt soon after 6 o'clock by early risers in Crawfordsville. The first tremor seemed to be more distinct than the second, which followed shortly afterward. Many thought at first that the shocks were caused by blasts in shale pits at brick plants near Crawfordsville. Ask Mexican Labor to Protest Mediation i By Associated Press) MEXICO CITY, March 14. Officers cf the 'Mexican federation of labor have ben asked by the Guatemalan confederation to join in a protest from Latin-American labor bodies to Washington against the use of United States military forces in settling the dispute between Panama and Costa Rica. The Mexican labor officials have not acted upon this request. Alleged Slayer of Dato . is Arrested in Madrid MADRID, March 14 Ataneo Pedro Mateo, an anarchist, was arrested today, and according to the police, confessed to the assassination of Premier Dato last Tuesday night. He gave the names of alleged accomplices. FORTRESS RETAKEN FROM ANTI-SOVIET (By Associated Press) COPENHAGEN, March 14. Advices from Helsingfors today state that the fortress of Krasnaya Gorka has been recaptured ' from the Russian revolutionaries by soviet troops and the garrison now consists chiefly of a cadet corps. Leon Trotzky, the soviet war minister, has ordered big howitzers to Uranienbaum, on the gulf of Finland opposite Kronstadt, after executing M. Kolesov, chief officer of the flying station, and 44 other rebels, the advices say. The Moscow uprising is reported to have been quelled after the severest street fighting. Conditions in Kronstadt are said to be serious, owing to lack of food, none having been received from the American Red Cross or the Finnish relief depots. Because of the large civilian population, which includes 700 children, the garrison's rations are extremely scanty.

CRy Arsoclated Press CHICAGO. March 14. Armour and company today called an election in all of its plants for tomorrow for the employes to choose representatives to form an industrial democracy in which workers and employers would have equal representation and which would settle all questions of workipg conditions, wages, and hours In .the. Armour plants. The representatives elected tomorrow will form a temporary board which will work out permanent plans.

The announcement of the packing company said it was planned eventual'y to have a plant conference board of five members in each plant and a general conference board of three members selected from all plants. Provides Arbitration. The outline of the proposed plan as given out by Armour and company, said that when the representatives of employed and employe could not agree on any matter the question could be referred to an arbitrator. While awaiting the outcome of mediation plans and the result of a strike vote, employes in the packing plants of Chicago and other centers in the middle west had decided to go to work today under the reduced wage scale announced by the five leading packers which goes into effect today. More than 100,000 men are affected by the reductions of 15 and 12 percent in the hourly rate and piece-work rate respectively, with time and a half for overtime only after 10 hours. "Any assumption that we are attempting to establish a 10-hour day is wrong," said a statement from Armour and company today in answer to charges of union leaders. "The whistle in the Armour plants will continue to blow at the end of eight hours work each day." Advised to Remain. At mass meetings held in a half dozen packing cities yesterday, the workers were advised to remain at work until the strike vote was completed, which it was said here would be about Friday. . Union leaders suggested Friday, March 18. as the date Xo the-propoe4 conference In Washington of representatives of employers and employes with James J. Davis, secretary of labor. According to reports here. Secretary Davis had yet received but one official response from the packers to his mediation proposal. Wilson and company agreed to send two representatives. In a drastic shakeup of the police department, Capt. Wesley H. Westbrook was on duty today in the stock yards police district because of his ability to cope with labor troubles. Chief of Police Fitzmorris said. Say Cut Is Small "Our cut in wages is small when compared to other firms," said the statement of Armour and company. "We have a list of 21 other firms reducing wages where the decreases ran from 14.25 to 35.34 per cent. The stockholders of Armour and Company could not dodge the fact that we are losing money. That is why wages are reduced. "Any assertion that we are attempting to establish a 10-hour day is wrong. The guarantee of extra pay for overtime after 54 hours in. any one week makes this impossible. The butcher workmen in this industry are entitled to 48 hours wage earnings per week, and the adjustment in the hours of labor is to enable them to get it. The average working time in the killing gangs in the past year has been 42 hours. Under the new arrangement a worker will be able to earn a substantial increase. Thousands of packing house employes marched In the rain "back of the yards" here yesterday afternoon, and later listened to outdoor speeches of union leaders who urged them not to start a "runaway strike." Packing house employes in Fort Worth, Kansas City and Sioux City also decided at mass meetings yesterday to go to work toady pending completion of the strike vote. Employes in the Omaha plants planned to hold a meeting today to discuss their action. The wage cut will be delayed until April 11 in the plants at St. Louis and St. Joseph. Mo., it was stated by C. 'K. Utquhart, manager of the St. Louis plant, because of a state law requiring thirty days notice for wage reductions in manufacturing concerns. rWhy Richmond is the Best Place in Which to Live Efh day Palladium rr porter mill Interview peraoaa at raaiiani le (Ind oat why (her like to live here. Uniformity in development is one of the outstanding features of the city of Richmond. An inspection of cities of about this size will reveal the fact that few of them have taken the care of their downtown sections that they should. Their main streets maybe well paved and lighted but fcome little cross street or alley has been neglected and the whole effect has been spoiled. ; Lights and paving are tw most important factors in the general appearance of any city. Richmond is well equipped in both particulars.

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Dr. E. B. Ball. Dr. E. B. Ball, named assistant secretary of -agriculture during the Wilson administration, is to remain at the same post under the Harding regime. President Harding has announced. Ball is a practical farmer and has considerable experience in scientific and educational fields. ONE HUNDRED JOIN G. OF 0. IN THE FIRST FOUR HOUR DRIVE One hundred memberships were reported obtained by the Chamber of Commerce canvassing teams up to 1 o'clock Monday afternoon. This total was highly gratifying to SecretaryManager Chaffee and to all team workers. It was the result of work by over 125 citizens trom 9 o'clock Monday morning. While the number of pledges received enthusiastic acceptance, it does not represent the total, it is believed, as several teams were still out when the reports were made. The Chamber had 325 members at the start of the campaign. With the addition of the 100 members announced at the Monday noon luncheon, it makes a total membership to date of 425. nearly one-half of the goal set 1,000 members. Competition is keen between the left and right wings of the men's divisions especially. Walker E. Land's division, the left wing, took the honors for the first day's canvass by reporting the receipt of 43 memberships. A little in the rear, the right wing, commanded by "Generar' A. J. Brookbank, reported a total of 34 memberships. So elated were the left wing workers over their edge on the opposing team that they challenged the temporarily losing division to a dinner for the losing side after completion of the five days' canvass. It was accepted. Mrs. Roach Leads Mrs. A. W. Roach, commanding the women's division, led all of her 10 teams in procuring of memberships by having signed up seven members. Her entire division reported a total of 23 memberships for the morning's work. G. A. Copeland's team of the left wing, commanded by Walker E. Land, reported 13 members signed. This was the greatest number of members received by any single team. However, his team's work was closelv followed by C. D. Slifer's team, which reported 12 memberships. The total amount of money represented by the 325 memberships with which the Chamber of Commerce started, is $7,220. With the added funds of $2,155 made possible by the annexing of 100 members Monday, the grand total of money now in the hands of the chamber, or pledged, is $9,:j75. In many instances persons signed for memberships but only paid a portion of the membership fee. It is permis sible for the yearly amount of $25 for, men and $10 for women, to be paid quarterly, however, cash payments are appreciated. Chart Gives Number. A chart of Monday's results, to be found elsewhere in this issue, gives the number of memberships and the value, for each team and division. Where there were no memberships reported the space was left blank. In most cases of this kind, the team captain gave optimistic returns. Impromptu Speeches. Many impromptu speeches were made by team captains and division generals. Marked optomism was apparent. Secretary-Manager Chaffee offered much encouragement by stating that it had been his experience that the second days' canvass would bring in a much greater harvest than the first. If this is the case, he pointed out, the goal of 1,000 will be realized. The first three days of the drive will be conducted with the aid of cards given out with the names and addresses cf prospects. Each noon the teams will meet in the banquet hall of the K. of P. temple and make reports. It is possible, according to what Mr. Chaffee said, that after the third day, each team will be allowed to cover their territory in any manner preferred. Rivalry between the divisions is calling forth an added effort on the part of each individual. Although the time for canvassing has been placed in the morning, it is expected . that some team members will work in the afternoon and night if they find it convenient. Germany Protests the Pressure of Entente ..' .(By Associated Press) BERLIN. March 14. The government has addressed a note to the secretariat of the league of nations, protesting against the penalties being enforced by the entente for Germany's non-fulfillment of her reparations ob-

W.10NS 4 ROAD HEADS Must Appear Wednesday Morning to Testify in Hearing Over National ' Agreement Demand Records. followsIhTrefusal

By Associated Press) CHICAGO, March 14. The railroad labor board today requested four railroad heads fo appear before it Wednesday morning to testify in: the hearing over the national agreement The men summoned were T. DeWitt Cuyler, chairman of the Association of Railway Executives; M. W. Atterbury, president of the Pennsylvania; Carl R. Gray, president of the Union Pacific, and R. S. Binkerd. assistant to Mr. Atterbury. The decision to summon the men was made in executive council after Frank P. Walsh, attor ney for the four brotherhoods had refused to go on with rebuttal testimony unless the witnesses were called. The board ordered Mr. Binkerd lo bring with him the minutes, letters, recommendations and other records having to do with the proceedings of the labor committee of the association of railway executives, in the dispute over the national agreement Urge Subpoenas Railroad labor unions today notified the United States Railway Labor board that they could not proceed with the hearing over national agreements unless the board complied with their request to subpoena various railroad executives to appear before the board. Frank P. Walsh, attorney for the Railroad brotherhood, told the board at the opening of today's session that he was "greatly surprised" to find that his request for subpoenas had not been complied with and that it was useless for the labor side to go on with its testimony. The testimony of the railroad heads was essential to a fair hearing, he said. Declare Waste. The board was prepared to continue hearings on the rebuttal of labor commissioners to the rail managers' plea for the nullification of the national agreements on the ground that they imposed wasteful practices upon the road and constituted t financial burden which headed the transportation systems of the country for insolvency. Presentation of the workers reply will require seven weeks, according to the union chiefs. Commend Probe. Seven officials of rail labor organizations, including Mr. Jewell, last night wired United States Senator Cummins, (Republican, Iowa) chairman of the senate interestate commerce committee, indorsing the senator's proposal for a congressional investigation of the transportation situation and requesting that railroad labor organizations be given a bearing in the event of such an inquiry. The message charged that nine men control and have dictated the policy of all the railways of the country in the wage question. "Railroad labor stands for industrial peace and evolution, and not industrial warfare and revolution," the message concluded. PHILADELPHIA. March 14 Warren S. Stone, head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers; W. S. Carter of the firemen, and L. E. Sheppard. of the conductors, were here today to confer with T. DeWitt Cuyler. chairman of the association of railway executive, and a director of the Pennsylvania railroad. Neither Mr. Cuyler or the brotherhood men would talk regarding the conference. , SIX IRISH CONVICTS EXECUTED IN PRISON fBy Assof!atel Press.) DUBLIN. March 14. Six prisoners convicted of complicity with the killing of British intelligence officers and members of the crown forces In Ireland were executed in Mount.ioy prte-. on. this city, this morning. The men were hanged in pairs at intervals of an hour. Twenty thousand people gathered outside the prison during the hours that the executions were going on and all work in the city stopped until , 11 o'clock. Even the postoffice was closed and telegraph service was suspended. The scene in front of the prison was impressive. The crowd began assembling at dawn and by 6 o'clock the prison yard was packed. . An hour later the crowd had billed the roadway leading to the prison and all abut-1 ting streets. An altar bad been Improvised near the prison doors, and on the walls and trees in the prison yard sacred images and : pictures bad been placed. Everywhere candles were burned, scores of persons in the heart of the dense throng holding tbem aloft throughout. the long vigil.- ; . Here and there priests or women led in . prayers or hymns in which everyone joined earnestly. Hundreds kneeling in the roadway were forced to rise when an armored car forced its way through the crowd. . From fiTe o'clock this ' morning It had " moved back and forth in front of the prison. On the roof of the 1aU. overlooking the entrance, a cast Iron sentry box bad been erected over- night from ' which a soldier kept careful watch-on the crowd. - - - - . . SUMMER IN FRANCE;' V-V - (By -Associated Press) PARIS, March 14. France .will inter upon summer time at midnight (Tonight, when the clocks will ho advanced one hour until Oct. . 15.

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