Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 165, 23 May 1921 — Page 8

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND, IND., MONDAY, MAY 23, 1921. MARVIN, SHIP OWNERS' HEAD, WOULD HELP IN MARINE SETTLEMENT Pa's Son-in-Law DOMOU KNOW fSr WAfCi ivt&INTERE STING- YO SEfe HOnm TUrxs: 1 CWTS WORKED Tt CfET"THEM OLfrJ Or inc mPflW. f

(By Associated Press) r WASHINGTON, May 23 Wlnthra pv .j2 Marvin, 'president of the America n sidpownerarJ ; association,- informr ;d Secretary Davis today' by telephone that he would be glad to come ito Washington toaay to discuss further the possible settlement of the waj;e controversy with the marine workers, but it is understood he asked ( to be informed whether there was ajny one authorized by the engineers : to sign a final agreement should one (be reached. In view of the tact that two Nw York locals of the union engineers .'repudiated an agreement reached 'between Chairman Benson of the shipping board, and members of the engineers district council, the ship 01 vners are in doubt as to who is auth orized by the men to enter into a ffinal agreement. W. S. Brown, presidisct of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial association, conferred again today with Secretary Davis.

CITY MANAGER PLAN BACKERS WILL MELT

A meeting of all the ward chairmen of the city in favor of the city manager form of government will be held in the headquarters in the K. of P. building at 7:30 Monday ninght, . Plans for polling the city and cooperation in publicity work will be discussed by the leaders from all p:irts of the city. Jesse Bailey, city chairman, has several matters which, he will bring before his coharts. A definite plan for ward meetings in all parts of the city will probably: be outlined and a program of speeches adopted. ; -

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(By Associated Press LIMA, O.. May 3. Police here recovered two more automobiles Sunday and Monday, believed to have been stolen by bandits in a gun battle here Saturday afternoon, and in which Raleigh Townsend, one of the gang, was killed. In one of the cars stolen in Toledo, was found the money taken from the Huntertown, Ind., bank, about $20j000. A sawed off shotgun also was in the car. Another car was identified as having been stolen at Bryan, O., also was located here parked on a side street since Saturday.

VIRGIL DECKER TRIAL IS SET FOR JUNE 1

(By Associated Press) WARSAW. Ind.. May 23 Trial of Virgil Decker, charged with the murder of LeRoy Lovett, will begin in circuit court June 1, it was announced today by Judge L. W. Royse. Decker was arrested several days after Lovett's body was found near a railroad crossing, after it had been found the young man had died from injuries other than those sustained when he was struck by a freight train. Decker has confessed, according to the authorities. Calvin and Arthur Decker, brothers of Virgil, and Mrs. Lydia Decker,

mother of the three men, also are under indictment in connection withj the murder. They have asked forj separate trials. When the body of Lovett was found here and turned I over to the coroner, it was claimed j first by members of the Decker fam-l

ily as that of Virgil Decker. Virgil Decker is said to have been heavily insured.

Pictured here are two very becoming hats for summer wear. The one is designed for the popular dotted Swiss frock of the present vogue. It can be made of material to match the frock. This one is red dot tea in white. A bow of crisp white organdy is the only trimming. The dark hat, on top, is of navy satin. It is a small suit hat trimmed with lone, white feathers, which so off at a dashing angle from the crown.

Millions Idle in Europe, , Says Hoover Estimate

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. May 23 Approximately 4,300,000 workers are idlle in Europe, exclusively of Russia and the Balkan states, Secreetary Hoover said today on the basis of estimates cabled to the department of commerce from its agents abroad. This represents an increase in unemployment of about one-third as campared with six months aago, Mr. Hoover, added, but also compares with an unemployment from 10.000,000 to 15,000,000 just after the armistice was signed.

Judge Brackneys Widow Buried in Husband's Coffin (By Associated Press) LAFAYETTE, Ind., May 23. Mrs. Emma Brackney Everett, widow of Judge Frank Everett, who has been dead for nearly 16 years, died Sunday evening and when her body is laid to rest Tuesday it will be in a casket which was prepared for her late husband whose body was cremated. The casket has been kept in the parlor of the Everett home ever since the death of the husband, and after it. has been used for the burial of Mrs. Everett, the ashes of the husband which had been preserved with the casket, will be scattered on the grave.

The emperor of China has never abdicated, and still holds court, though he does not rule.

ENGINEERS SEEK WORLD FRIENDSHIP

CHICAGO. May 23 Pledging to the engineers of Great Britain the cooperation of its 150,000 members in the movement to promote the progress of mankind through a closer union of engineers of the two nations, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers opened today a four day session attended by more than 1,000 scientists, technologists and educators. In the society's message, signed by Calvin W. Rice, of New Yoa.'k, secretary of the organization, gratitude was expressed for all they sacrificed and achieved during the war. "American engineers," it was added, "have a profound desire to contribute to the solidarity of the engineering profession, throughout the world."

HOUSE VOTES MONEY

TO PAY DRY AGENTS

CBy Associated Press) WASHINGTON, May 23. The house today voted 77 to 38 to add $200,000 more, to the deficiency appropriation bfll for prohibition enforcement until July 1. The amendment was offered by Representative Volstead, Republican, Minnesota, who explained that the prohibition enforcement bureau has been obliged to lay off 700 enforcement officers because of a lack of funds to pay their salaries.

County Sunday School Leaders Visit Richmond County Sunday school officers and department supervisors visited a large number of city Sunday schools Sunday They urged a 100 per cent school, as measured by the international Sunday school standards With the Wayne County Sunday school convention near at hand. May 31 and June 1, at Pershing, schools were also urged to send representative delegations. Under the international Sunday school standards, a school cannot be 100 per cent, which does not have representatives at the county conventions.

Five High School Students in Nushaum Cup Race Five high school students have announced their intentions of entering the Nusbauin cup contest, to be held in the school auditorium during chapel exercises next Friday morning. Each entrant selects a subject pertaining to social science and speaks from six to eight minutes. The one making the best presentation of his subject, acvording to the decision of the judges, gets his name placed on the Nusbaum loving cup. Of the five contestants, four are girls Those to compete are: Helen Robinson, Lois Ward, Flora Bishop, Gladys Cossand and Richard Peed. Stanley Youngflesh won the honor last year.

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WILHELM RECOVERING FROM EMPRESS' DEATH

(By Associated Press) DOORN, Holland. May 23. Al

though former Emperor Wilhelm, who

wa3 extremely depressed after the

death of the former empress, has by

no means emerged from thi3 depression, he ias begun to seek diversion and is showing more interest in his surroundings. Last week he made several trips about the neighborhood. In the early part of the week he visited the Ben-

tick family at Amerongen to thank itsj

memDers personally ior ineir mams of sympathy during the illness and death of the ex-empress, and last Saturday he went to Amerongen a second time to inspect the electric plant in

the little hospital which he gave that village. The ex-emperor dresses in black, except at dinner time, when he appears in full uniform, with a mourning band around the arm. He appears to be rising early, and at 6:00 o'clock this morning was seen near the entrance of his estate here.

Profiteering Druggists Advance Liquor Price (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. May 23. Druggists profiteering on whiskey sold for medical purposes are to receive the attention of the federal prohibition agents when the full force is again in the field in July, Commissioner Kramer said today. Complaints have been received, he said, that whisky bought on prescriptions for sick people had in some instances been found to have been adulterated with water and prune juice or other liquids while sold at the price charged for pure liquor. Any one guilty of such methods, he added, could be prosecuted as a rectifier and his selling permit revoked.

Short News of City

FRED BODE ASKS DIVORCE. Complaint for divorce was filed by Fred Bode, 1029 South Fifth street, against Maye Bode, now a resident of Hamilton, O., Monday morning in Wayne ircuit. court. Custody of a minor child is asked by the plaintiff. Cruel and inhuman treatment is alleged in the complaint.

Some of the best hourglasses contain powdered eggshell in place of sand.

First Christian Music Special instrumental music was furnished at the Sunday school exercises at the First Christian church, Sunday. The music was given by a young ladies' string quartet, composed of Miss Alice Smith, of Grace M. E. ; Miss Charlotte Colvin. First Presbyterian; and the Misses Helen Roland and Helen Addleman, both of the First Christian. Backus Leads Discussion The Rev. A. H. Backus, pastor of Grace M .E. church, led in a discussion of "The Vacation Problem," at the Ministerial meeting Monday morning. The Rev. Andrew F. Mitchell, pastor of South Eighth street Friends church, also spoke on the subject. Rotarians Meet Tuesday Rotarians

meet at the First Christian church at noon Tuesday, instead of the banquet hall of the K. of P. building, according to an announcement Monday A chicken dinner is to be served the club by the ladies of the church Novel program features have been arranged. Marriage License Granted Marriage license was granted to Harry Edwin Franklin, moulder, Cambridge City, and Dorothy Ellen Rowan, of Milton, by County Clerk Meredith, Saturday. Labor Group Meeting The labor group of the Chamber of Commerce are to meet in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 7:30 o'clock Monday nisht. Bank Wins Suit Judgment favoring the First National Bank in a case to quiet title was given against Dericksen et al, by Judge Bond in Wayne

circuit court, Monday, at the costs of the plaintiff.

BOSTON, Ind. Charles Kennedy, of Peru, spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Piper Mrs. Will Porterfield and daughter Lucile spent Wednesday in Richmond Mrs. Hervey Farnsworth and Grace Parks spent Friday at Dayton, Ky Miss India Stanford, of Richmond, spent the week end with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Druley Mrs. Florence Kennedy and daughter returned to their home in Peru Sunday. ....Ed Compton, of College Corner, visited friends here Saturday evening. Mrs. Joseph Brower spent Saturday in Richmond Mr. and Mrs. George Hart of near Centerville visited here Saturday evening. .. .Misses Edna Soey and Freda Morgan of Earlham, visited Lucile Porterfield Saturday and Sunday.... A. H. Piper spent Sunday at Cincinnati Miss Dorothy Shirley of Richmond spent Sunday with Miss Harriet Druley Miss Juanita and Charles Batchfield of Richmond spent Sunday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Druley. .. .Miss Irene Alvey was the guest of Jennie Miller Sunday. . . .Miss Mary Beard of Earlham spent the week end with her parents. j PERSHING, Ind. The Clark Rebekah lodge and Pershing took in several new members, Friday night Mrs. Fred Clark is ill at her home in Pershins Mrs. Fred Drier had as guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. William Drier and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rodenberg and son, Ralph.... Mr. and Mrs. Rollen McGrady and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. McGrady, of Newcastle, called on Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor The Odd Fellow lodge of Pershing, Indiana, went to Spartanburg, Indiana and gave the work. Saturday evening The Clark Rebekah lodge will give the work at Millsville, Tuesday. HOLLANSBURG, Ohio. Miss Eva Pumer is spending an indefinite time with her brother and family, of Arcanum. .. .Elmer Skinner and son, of near Chester; Carry Lacey and family, of Portland and Leni Anderson and family were guests of Mr. Oral

Chenoweth and family, Sunday Mrs. Elsie Coppock called on Mrs. Lelia Chenoweth, Wednesday The Christian Endeavor society met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Whiteman Friday evening with a large attendance. After the business session was over, the rest of the evening was

spent in playing games, eating popcorn and candy Mrs. Orville Timmons is very ill Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thompson, of Richmond, spent part of this week with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Harrison Mrs. George Wolfal and daughter spent Wednesday evening with Mrs. Pearl Trelan Mrs. E. E. Whiteman is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Addie Trelan, of Dayton The common school commencement will be held at the Christian church, June 1.

SLATED AS GERMAN AMBASSADOR TO UJ3,

Dr. Stha-ner.

Dr. Sthamer, German ambassador in London, is to become ambassador to the United States as ..n as peace between the two countries is declared, according to a well authenticated report from Berlin. He will be succeeded in London by Dr. Heinrich Alfert, the report states.

BRIAND TO DELAY SEEING LLOYD GEORGE (By Associated Press) PARIS, May 23 It is not expected in official circles here that the conference between Premier Briand and Mr. Lloyd George, the British prime minister, at Boulogne, will occur before the end of the week. This is because Premier Briand's presence will be necessary at the sessions of the senate to follow the debate in the chamber of deputies of the government's foreign policy. The senate, it is forecast, will discuss the London agreement for the settlement with the Germans in connection with applications for reconstruction work.

MUST KEEP UP ROADS PERSHING DECLARES By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, May 23. General Pershing, speaking from experience gained in France and the Philippines, told the senate post roads committee today that money appropriated to build roads for which maintenance was not provided was money wasted. He add that the United States might well take lessons from the French in the upkeep of roads. The general said that, in his opinion, a central body under the federal government, suc" as the highway commission provide. in the pending Townsend bill, was necessary to co-ordinate highway construction.

Make Your Trip Worth While When you take that Sunday motor trip or are on your vacation youll want to "snap" a few of the beautiful scenes that you see. A picture or two will be pleasant reminders of your trips. Take a A Kodak with You While any Kodak is compact, the Vest Pocket Kodak with belt case particularly appeals to the sportsman. He wears the camera on his belt. The V. P. K. costs $8.00, the belt case U.50. 7eYes?Now Drug Co. 22 North Ninth St.

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