Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 154, 10 May 1921 — Page 1

PA VOL. XLVI., No. 154 Palladium. Est. 1831. Consolidated with Sun-Telegram, 1907. RICHMOND, IND., TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 10, 1921. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

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Norwegian Prima Donna Sings in Nine Tongues

RAIL TROUBLE LABOR COST SAYS OWNER Chairman Southern Pacific Board Testifies Before Senate Probe High Operating , Expenses Seat of Difficulty. SUGGESTS EM ED I ES

Venezuelans Honor Memory of Washington

REBEL POLES TAKE TOWN IN SILESIA Capture Kosel After Hard

WIRTH AGREES TO ORGANIZE NEWCABIMET Former German Minister of Finance Under Chancellor Fehrenbach Will Attempt To Form New Ministry. . IS PROMINENT LEADER

(By Associated Prss) WASHINGTON, D. C. May 10. The trouble with the railroads 13 excessive operating expenses, "an abnormal amount" of which Is the cost of labor, Julius Kruttschmitt, chairman of the Board of Southern Pacific railroad declared today before the senate interstate commerce committee. He was the first witness at the opening of the congressional investigation of the whole transportation situation. Mr. Kruttschmitt suggested five "remedies", which he said were "easily applied and productive cf great economies." They are: "Stop the use ?or common carrier purposes of hig"-.ys built with public moneys without adequate tolls and proner regulations. "Make inland waterways built or improved at public expense carry themselves as to interest on cost and maintenance by regulating the comimon carrier traffic on them and by imposing adequate tolls. Urges Private Control. "Keep the United States govern

ment out of the business of operating i steamships and stop the lavish expenditure of public money to provide roast to coast ocean transportation In competition with trans-continental railroads. "Tolls for use of the Panama canal ould be sufficient, to pay interest on its cost, operating expenses and maintenance. "Do not deprive continental carriers , of coast to coast traffic by inflexibly enforcing a strict long and short haul clause." Mr. Kruttschmitt read a prepared statement which opened with the assertion that freight rates were not responsible for business depression. Charges Propaganda "Widespread propaganda is being carried on to arouse public sentiment against existing freight rates," he said. "The fact is that ever since the rates have been advanced the cost of! transportation of commodities is far; less than the toll taken by the commiision merchant and the retailer, The" witness told the committee that the general deflation and fall of prices had caused stagnation of business. To support his argument that railroad rates were not responsible, he said that, notwithstanding the lowest ocean tonnage in history, millions of tons of shipping here and abroad were rusting in idleness because there was a small demand for goods. HARDING MODIFIES WILSON POSTAL RULE By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, May 10 President Wilson's order for selection of first, second and third class postmasters under civil service requirements was modified today by President Harding to give a wider field from which postmasters may be chosen. Instead of being required to select the candidate standing highest in a civil examination for any special postmastership, the administration may, under today's order, give the place to any one of the three at the head of the qualified list. LEGION CONVENTION LANDED BY WABASH (By Associated Press) WABASH. Ind.. May 10 Officers tf the local post of the American le-i gion today announced that the state convention of the legion, and the first state convention of the women's auxiliary will be held here Oct. 10 and 11. These dates have been agret'd upon by representatives of the local post and officers of the Indiana department of the organization. The local post is making arrangements to entertain approximately 4,000 persons during the convention. As soon as a committee is named by the state organization to work in conjunction with the local post, the members here expect to appoint committees to make all arrangements for the convent ion. ENGLAND SAYS STATUS OF SOVIET UNCHANGED (Rv Associated Press) LONDON; May lo There has been no formal recognition of the soviet government of Russia by Great Britain and the situation with reference to recognition has not changed since Ihe conclusion of the preliminary Anglo-Russian trading agreement, the foreign office announced today. It was stated in the house of commons! when the negotiation of that agreement was announced that it was tantamount to recognition, although it was not recognition In the regular dipomauc sense of the word. A representative of the board of trade went to Russia some weeks ago lo make a survey of the consular requirements contemplated by the trade agreement, lut it will be soma time before a consular force can be organized end sent to Russia. .The Russian commercial mission, headed by Leonid Krassin, which has been here for many months, is the only official soviet representative now in England.

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The statue of Washington, in Caracus,

Reciprocating the celebration tendered their noble statesman, General Sininn Rnlivar. thp citizens nt Venezuela, similarly nlaced wreaths about the

statue of George Washington, situated in Caracus. The celebration surrounding the statue of Washington was held simultaneously with that at the ! statue of Simon Bolivar in Central park, New York, when President Harding delivered a speech at the unveiling. At the celebration in Venezuela floral , wreaths were presented by General Gomez, by President Maruez Bustillos, J

by Hon. Preston McGoodwin,- American ony and every state in the Venezuelan

FOULKE SAYS WORLD WILL RETURN TO PEACE WITHOUT COMMUNISM OR GREAT REVOLUTIONS

Confidence in the various people of the world to survive the strain of reconstruction ;yid return to conditions as they existed previous to the World war without great revolutions or extended periods of communism. . . ,vas expressed by Mlliam Dudley ouIke m an address before the Rotary club Tuesday noon. The . speech delivered before the Rotary club is the first delivered by Mr. Foulke since his return to the' TT . 0 . . c T . . . ,

: ,u V 'La'""c "VlttBi their senses and the possibility of a spent the last year. The speech was i rtvolutlon , more remote," he stated, enthusiastically received by the Ro- Tht socialists and labor pe0ple have tarlana and punctuated with applause',... a, tn Wll.Bia ft investigate

in the concluding remarks Mr. Foulke declared himself as being in favor of the enforcemeent of the provisions of tha peace - treaty, calling for complete disarmament of Germany to the last "jot and tittle." Visits Battlegrounds He described his visit to the battle field of Verdun, picturing it as one vast field of desolation as far as the eye could see. "After looking over this I felt that if I were a Frenchman I would demand and see that the great power that caused all this desolation should never do it again. I would demand some guarantee. Disarmament is the only thing and I do hope for that," Mr. Foulke stated. The United States should be willing to participate in councils of all things that effect the peace of the world, but not enter into tangling alliances was further outlined by the speaker. Compares Conditions. Mr. Foulke began his address with the statement that he would compare the conditions of Europe in the process of reconstruction as he had observed them in his stay in Italy and visits to France and England. The red flag stands for more than socialism in European countries, he stated, it stands for violence and revolution against constituted authority. Socialism has a place as a theory and can b tolerated aud advocated as long as it does not assume the other features which oppose government. Conditions in Europe are not as bad as accounts reaching this country indicate, Mr. Foulke stated. One finds that strikes and riots and all their accompanying dangers are always a little ahead and when you get there i it isn't there, Describes Strike ! The process gone through in Italy during the metal workers' strike last year was described by tne speaker. The workers first adopted an obstructionist plan, which in turn forced the owners of plants to call a lock-out. i This resulted in the workers taking over the plants. After a short period they found that they could not operate without raw materials and finances, and their efforts to secure these were unavailing. Red and black flags were floated over the factories during this period. The government took a neutral stand which resulted in a more or less passive strike preventing bloodshed which otherwise would have accompanied the strike. The governor finally proposed that a representation of the workers and owners get together and operate the factories. This is being tried out and Aland Islands Commission Urges Finnish Sovereignty tny Associated Press) GENEVA, May 10. The Aland Islands commiFsion of which Abram I. Elkus, of New York is a member, has submitted its report to the league of nations here recommending that the islands remain under Finnish sover eignity with guarantees for the safeguarding of the Swedish population. Lafaze Home Entered by Robbers Monday Night LIBERTY, Ind.. Mav 10. Robbers entered the home of Everett Lafuze, near Hanna's Creek, Monday night, while the family was attending church services, and helped themselves to eatables in the house. They took with them a gold watch belonging to Mrs. Lafuze, a silver watch belonging to her son Harvey, and $S.00 in cash as well as a number of other valuables.

surrounded by the floral tributes. minister, and by the American col federation. is working successfully at the present j time, he stated Patriotic Party. Public opinion has been turning rapidly from the socialistic and commiinictir- iilens and i evidenced in flip ! forming cf a party patriotic to Italy i iwhich has formed a , .. t , , b f anarchists and similar organization? Some violence resulted after the for mation of this party but conditions are now settling down and getting better and better, Mr. Foulke said. r cupiC Ul ILdlj rt l Willi ua,. rv iv the working of communism in that country and their reports have discouraged its adoption in Italy, France or Deseribes Soviet These reports 6how that the form of government in Russia is the farthest removed from socialism. The government never gained headway in France or England, according to Mr. Foulke. "I believe the process of reconstruction will be a restoration of the world to its former condition without great revolutions, and that we will come out without further difficulty," Mr. FdUlke said. Mr. Foulke said that he did not know what the outcome would be in Russia but that he thought conditions were much better now than for many months. He said that about 80 per cent of the lands had been returned to private hands and that this might be followed by concessions in tran3portation and r7anufacturing until re-adjustment was made. SCHOOL BOARD WILL ECONOMIZE-BENTLEY; NO SALARY DECREASE Strict economy In public school government is promised by the local school board for the coming school year, according to J. .H. Bentley, su-i perintendent of the Richmond public schools. Mr. Bentley said Tuesday that the board discussed the matter of finances at its meeting at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, and that the foregoing decision was reached. Teachers' salaries will remain approximately at their present figure in nearly all cases', Mr. Bentley said. No effort will be made to increase or decrease them. All expenditures are to be carefully considered. There will be no additions to school departments unless imperative conditions arise, such as an unusual influx of students, which would necessitate added provisions for their care. The large enrollment in the high school and Garfield Junior high school this year has made more teachers necessary than formerly. Students Increasing For each 30 or 40 additional students to a school, Mr. Bentley said, there must be one new teacher. Neither high school nor Garfield has ever provided for as many students as they have during this closing school year. Over 1,000 students have been attending the high school, while over 700 are enrolled in the junior high school. Superintendent Bentley spent j t,a. c&ii, J l loot, t- u i lii t: i o.vui teachers for the local schools. This year there are 23 vacancies to fill. Competent instructors are scarce and competition for their services keen. ADMINISTRATION FIXES ITS MEXICAN POLICY fBy Associated Press) WASHINGTON, May 10. The administration policy towards Mexico has been "very well determined," it was stated today authoritatively, but officials are not yet ready to enunciate it.

Fighting Population Flees j

In Panic Open Fire on French Control Officer. CASUALTIES REPORTED iBv Associated Pren OPPELN, Upper Silesia, May 10. Insurgent Polish forces have crossed ! the Oder and captured the town of j Kosel after hard fighting. The popui lation is fleeing in panic. The French control officer took ref uge in the Kosel barracks and the Poles opened fire on him there, according to inter-allied commission reports. Numerous casualties are reported to have occurred at the Krandrzin railway station when the Poles drove out the Germans after three days' continuous fighting. RATIBOP. Upper Silesia, Mav 10. Cerman patrols crossed the Oder river into upper Silesia just before daylight yesterday morning and captured six Poles, one of whom was suspected of killing a number of Germans The leader of the patrol, a civilian 23 years old, declared the Pole had admitted the killing. When asked what he was going to do about it the patrol leader said: "He was taken ten paces away j and two men were detailed to attend 1 to him he disappeared, but probably, I could be found floating down the ' Oder." j Italian troops here declare they have lost severely in recent fighting against the Poles, and appear to be greatly incensed. They are declared to have shown unkindness toward fousn Prisoners, wno are generally De-

kind of "lynch ' nanaea over to mem oy tneir uerhe activities of 111an captors. Ammunition has been

reeeivea nere rrom Bresiau ana irora Oppeln, and German citizens are being armed and told to defend themselves. BENEFITS, OBJECTIONS OF CITY MANAGERSHIP FORM TOLD MONDAY Every man Md womafi'ltfcnlndlQd f who expects to cast a vote for or against the city manager form of government at the ppecial election, June 14, Is asked by the Chamber of Commerce committee, to hear Prof. A. R. Hatton, of Western Reserve univers ity, Cleveland, O., when he addresses . local citizens in the high school audi-! torium, next Monday night. An impartial exposition on munici-J pay government is to be given by Prof. Hatton, it is said. He is to tell . both the benefits and objections to the manager system. Persons who have arranged for Prof. Hatton's address say that Richmond is very fortunate in having secured this speaker for the occasion, as he is on his wav to St. Louis. Mo. and stops off here for a few hours enroute. Prof. Hatton's coming here is a part of the educational work of the Chamber of Commerce, incident to the object of the election here next month. Invite Voters. The committee in charge of the speaking is extending an invitation to all voters, both men and women, on both sides of the questions. Arrangements are being made for a sufficient musical program. The committee issued a statement saying: "Surely every one that has the true interest of Richmond at heart, and wishes information that will aid their voting intelligently next month, will be at the meeting." COYLE'S DISCHARGE SUSTAINED BY COURT After debating seven minutes a jury in Wayne circuit court returned a verdict in favor of the defendant, the board of public works of the city of Richmond, which was being sued for a writ of mindamus by John M. Coyle. to compel his re-instatement as a member of the Richmond fire department. Coyle claimed that he had been dismissed from the board without proper charges havins; been filed aeainst him or hearing. The board held that he had been given an opportunity to present his case. Weather Forecast MOORE'S LOCAL FORECAST Thundershowers, heavy at intervals. Rain, mostly in the form of showers and thunderstorms, is close at hand and is expected to arrive either Tuesday afternoon or night. The barometer is falling steadily. For Indiana, by the United States a I Weather Bureau Showers and thun derstorms this afternoon and tonight; Wednesday partly cloudy. Temperatures YeYsterday Maximum 74 Minimum 39 Today Noon 73 Weather Conditions The storm over the plain states continues to move slowly but steadily eastward and reached Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky this morning. The rain area now extends from Minnesota southward to Louisiana. Another storm is gradually developing in the far west. Barometric Pressure 7 a. m 29.98 10 a. m 29.95 Noon ' 29.90

Mme. Inga

Mme. Inga Julievna. Norwegian prima donna who recently made her first American appearance at the Metropolitan opera house in New York, has the distinction of being able to sing well in nine different languages. She added the ninth language to her repertoire recently when she learned the Inca Indian language of Peru in seven days. At her first appearance she sung the Inca melodies of Carlos Walderamma, the Peruvian composer, in the Incan tongue.

Akron Striking Carmen Agree to Arbitrate Dispute (By Associated Preps) AKRON, O.. May 10. Cars on the Northern Ohio traction and light company may be running within 21 hours after being tied up by a five day strike, according to action last night of striking carmen. The men voted overwhelmingly to return to work and arbitrate their differences if Governor Davis or Mayor Witter, of Canton, appoint the third man on an arbitration board. Company officials are to meet to day to pass on the proposition. The strike was precipitated by the company's proposal to decrease wages 15 cents an hour. PLACE FRIENDS BUDGET IN HANDS OF ENLARGED FINANCE COMMITTEE Fixing of a budget to finance the work of the American Friends board of Foreign missions was " placed in the hands of an enlarged finance committee, at the meeting of the Foreign mission board in South Eighth street Friends church, Tuesday morning. Last year the board raised $135,000 but this sum did not meet the yearly expense. An emergency campaign had to be started to secure funds with which to complete the year's work. The board experienced a deficit. This year a tentative budget of $180,000 is suggested. The regular finance committee, together with members from yearly meetings not now represented on the finance committee, were given Tuesday, the matter of arranging for a financial budget which will Veet all needs, and yet within a limit believed possible to raise. This committee is to report its findings at the Wednesday afternoon session. Representatives Here Foreign mission board representatives from 12 of the 13 yearly meetings of the Five Years meeting of Friends were present for the Tuesday morning meeting. Canada Yearly meeting was the only one not represented. WAYNE COUNTY MAN IS GRANTED PAROLE fPy Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, May 10. Joe Fields, sentenced to the penal farm ; by the Wayne circuit court, was grant-1 ed a parole today by Governor McCray on the condition that he pay his $100 fine in 10 monthly installments, and also on the further condition that he support his wife and infant, child. Fields' sentence of 45 days' imprisonment had expired an . he was being held for the unpaid finr. He was seu tencen for violating the prohibition law. The governor refused to parole Walter Beck, sentenced to six months at the farm, and fined $200 last November by the Richmond city court for encouraging delinquency. In both cases the governor acted on recommendation of the state pardon board. Three Men Killed When Pipe Bursts (By Associated Press) CONNELLS VI LLE, Pa., May 10. j Three men were killed and three j others so badly hurt, physicians said they could not live, when a 16-inch steam pipe burst in the power plant of the West Pennsy Power company, at Fayette, one mile from here today.

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HARDING ENDORSES FUND TO DECORATE GRAVES IN FRANCE fBy Associated Presi INDIANAPOLIS, May 10. "For those sons of the Republic who gave their lives in the World war," President Harding has contributed $25 to the American Legion's fund for the decoration of American graves in Europe, national headquarters of the legion announced today. - "It is only a small bit," the president wrote, "but there comes with it my sincere sympathy and earnest desir for the notable success for the efforts on the part of the American legion to make this ceremony a becoming expression of American remembrance." All American activities in France have been consolidated to assist the legion in the decoration of graves on Memoriol day. according to a cablegram from Francis E. Drake, commander of the organization's depart ment of France. More than $20,000 1 has been contributed by legion posts of America to date, and according to an announcement from national headquarters, the amount will exceed $30, 000 by May 15. LOCAL VETS ATTEND STATE G. A. R, MEET A number of Richmond Civil war veterans left early Tuesday morning for Newcastle where the forty-second annual encampment of the G. A. R. convened for a three-day session. Arrangements for the encampment and state meetings of the associated organizations, the Woman's Relief Corps, Sons of Veterans, Ladies of the G. A. R., the Sons of Veterans Auxiliary, and the Daughters of Veterans, have been completed, and the city is ready to entertain a great throng of visitors. The work of decorating was completed today, and there is not a home in the city without at least one flag. The first work of the encampment will be the registration and assigning of quarters. The meeting was expected to get its real start on the arrival Tuesday noon of a special train from Indianapolis, bringing William A. Ketcharo, national commander, and Robert W. McBride, state commander, and his staff. Tuesday afternoon the Woman's Relief Corps will have charge of a flag presentation on the high school lawn. Two receptions, one to the state, and national officers at the Elks' home and one for all of the visitors at the First Methodist church, are on the program lor Tuesday evening. A new feature of the annual parade Wednesday afternoon will be the appearance in the column of all the children from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home at Knightstown. The children will be brought here ou special traction cars. NEWCASTLE. Ind.. May 10 Hun dreds of persons were here for the 42 I encampment Grand Army of the Re-j public, department of Indiana, which j opened this afternoon. The Grand j Army, the Women's Relief corps, thej Ladles or tne urand Army of the Republic, the Daughters of Veterans, Sons of Veterans, Sons of Veterans Auxiliary and the War Mothers, were well represented during the early hours. Starting yesterday and continuing all day today hundreds of visitors to the encampment arrived in Newcastle on trains, traction cars and automobiles. Connersville, up to early this afternoon had the largest delegation, including a band. Connersville Is making a strong bid for the next state encampment. Richmond also has asked for the event. Newcastle is in gala attire in celebration of the event. Boy scouts and citizens are co-operating to assist visitors and automobiles are provided for the G. A. R.

fBy Associated trsa.1 BERLIN, May 10. Dr. Wirth. former minister of finance in the cabinet of Chancellor Fehrenbach, today agreed to attempt to form a new cabinet. Dr. Wlrth came into prominence in German national politics early lau year when he entered the cabinet of Chancellor Mueller as minister of the treaty. He served in that capacity throughout the life of the Mueller government, and last June was appointed minister of finance in the cabinet of Chancellor Fehrenbach, which presented its resignation last week. Dr. Wirth, a member of the center or clerical party, was formerly minister of finance in the Baden government. He has long been one of the leaders of the center party in south Germany. Previous - Berlin advices had indicated the probability that the majority socialist, Paul Lobe, president of the Reichstag, would be asked to form a ministry, but apparently the party conferences developed the necessity of a move in another direction. Acceptance of the allied ultimatum relative to reparations was expected in the Reichstag here today when that body convened. The Centrists and the majority Socialists as a result of their conferences yesterday, were believed to have definitely aligned themselves in favor of yielding to the entente demands, and while the democratic and German People's parties held a long session last night, debating the matter, it was felt that opposition to the allied terms was rapidly dwindling. "The people's party." headed by Gustave Stresemann, was reported last night to have become resigned to the inevitable and it was said it would join the majority socialists not desiring to antagonize the parties making up the government coalition. Yesterday's events appeared to show that the situation had resolved itself into a competition between the various parties for first place in the assenting column. Adopt Resolution. The majority socialists adopted a rebolution yesterday, pledging their support to "every sincere effort to carry out the terms presented at London, in view of the military coercion and violence with which Germany is

threatened. The resolution declared acceptance of the ultimatum would fail of its real purpose if Bavaria did not make an unequivocal declaration that she was prepared to disarm and disband her civilian guards by June 30. The Center party -yielded to arguments presented by Dr. Wilhelm Mayer, Germanambassador to Paris, and would, it was believed today, give undivided support to a resolution expressing Germany's acceptance of the entente demands. Has Two More Days. The note sent to Berlin by Premier Briand, of France, in which Germany was ifformed that the sending of government troops into upper Silesia would be considered by France as a violation of the Versailles treaty, had an influence in bringing about a decision on the part of several deputies to join the element ready, to accept the allied ultimatum. Germany has two more days in which to give the categorical answer the allied reparations demand by the ultimatum, the time expiring at midnight. May 12. The terms In the main, call for payment by Germany of approximately $33,750,000,000 and fulfillment of various other requirements of the treaty of Versailles, including the disarmament clauses. Failure to accept Is to be followed by allied occupation of the industrial region of the Ruhr valley. JOHN G. M'NAMARA GAINS HIS FREEDOM ST. QUENTIN. Cal.. May 10 John J. McNamara was released from the state penitentiary here today after serving a term of nine years and five months for the dynamiting of the Llewellyn Iron Works in Los Angeles in 1910. He was sentenced to 15 years but earned the maximum reduction of sentence because of good conduct. 'Friends arranged a reception for McNamara at the prison sates, and he was invited to speak tonight at a meet ing of a local of the Bridge and Struo- .- tural Iron Workers in San . Francisco. He was formerly international aecre- ; tary of that craftJames B. McNamara, brother and cell mate of the man whose sentence expired today, remained In the prison, He is seving a life sentence, having pleaded guilty to a murder chars In connection with the wrecking of tne Los Angeles Times building by an explosion in. 1910. , ,

Toledo Man Appointed l I to Represent Harding '' (By Associated Press) : Vv ' WASHINGTON, May 10. Walter F, Brown, Toledo, has been appointed by President Harding as. his personal representatiTe on the commission V rhich Is re-organizing . the executive & branch of the government. .'. - : . ....r. - c ,u : i .