Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 204, 8 July 1921 — Page 1

RICHMOND PAj CM U VOL. XLVI., No. 204 Palladium. Est 1S31. Consolidated with Sun-Telegram. 1907. RICHMOND, IND., FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 8, 1921. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

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TARIFF LAGS BECAUSE OF UNCERTAINTY Present Debate Lacks Dra

matic Tenseness of Former Years Solons Are Uncle ided to Needs. CI as MAY DROP FOR TAXES i BY MARK SltUVAX WASHINGTON, D. C, July 8. The present tariff debate does not have the atmosphere of former ones. It lags, and there is little interest in It. It has the air of unreality. There is no such formal lining up of forces and no such dramatic tenseness of contest as were associated with prev- j ious tariff debates. For all this there are several reasons. Congressman Fordney, of Michigan, who is the chairman of the ways and means committee, and who in that capacity has formal leadership of the debate in favor of the bill, has no such authority over the members of his party as Payne had when the Payne bill was passed, or Underwood had when the bill was passed that bore his name. Rebellion against Congressman Fordney on the part of members of his own party Is more easy than against any previous leader of a tariff fight. Not only is there rebellion on the part of Republican congressmen who are frankly insurgent, but there is

lack off submission to discipline on nam college during the summer vacai part of many stand-pat Repub- ion, it was learned Thursday from

the part of many stand-pat Repuh litans of the type who in former tariff fights regarded it as their first duty to stand compactly with their leader. Solons Uncertain. Even those strong and able Republicans who believe America has more need for protection in the chaotic future than ever before, are by no means certain that the present bill fulfills all that is needed. The changes wrought by the war in the currents of international trade are iiot yet wholly clear, and it is not possible yet to see either from what countries our most formidable competition will come or in what commodities it will be. More fundamentally, America has not yet made its decision as to whether or not it wants to continue to be a great creditor nation. Many of the leaders are uncertain whether it is be6t for America to be a great importing nation or a great exporting nation. Arouses Indifference Out of all these doubts arises a state of mind which breeds indiffer- . ence to the present tariff debate in the house. The feeling is that the bill will not become a law for six or eight months anyhow, that it will be materially changed in the senate and that j in the meantime enough progress may have been made in our new international relations to know more certainly what we need in the way of a tariff. So marked is this lack of strong conviction with regard to the tariff that it would not be surprising if the tariff bill were allowed to lag and taxation measures put ahead of it. It is much more easy to be certain of what we need in the way of taxation. Congress knows from Secretary Mellon what we need in the way of revenue. But congress has not shown the courageous leadership necessary to make progress with this necessarily unpopular subject. Courageous Leadership The most courageous act of leadership that has appeared in Washington did not develop in congress, but came from the administration. Secretary Mellon announced that the passage of the soldier bonus bill would put a greater burden on the treasury than it can well bear, and when President Harding counseled against passage at this time. In this act President Harding and the members of his administration have shown a willingness to accept responsibility for what is unpopular but inevitable. The unwillingness on the part of congress to do the same thing accounts for the procrastination about taxation. The contrast between Re- , publican leadership in the White House and Republican leadership in congress is vivid. (Copyright, 1921, by the New York Evening Post, Inc., New York Evening Post Syndicate.) DAYTON COMPANIES DISOBEY MANAGER (Tiv Associated Press) DAYTON, O., July 8. Despite or ders issued Thursday by City Manager W. C. Barber to the car com panies to start their cars at 7 o'clock this morning, not a wheel had moved up until 10 o'clock. Inactivity prevailed at the barn and indications were that no car would run during today. Manager Barber had told the com pany to operate with non-union men following the refusal of striking em ployes yesterday to take their old jobs at wages offered by the companies. Company officials assigned no reason for failure to operate today. Peggy Hopkins Joyce Gets $1,350 Per Month Alimony (By Associated Press) CHICAGO. July 8. Peggy Hopkins Joyce was awarded $1,350 a month alimony, $27,500 solicitors' fees, and $12,500 for suit expenses today by Judge Sabbath on her cross bill for separate maintenance filed in reply to the suit of James Stanley Joyce for an annulment of their marriage.

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Earlham Erects Cold Storage Plant; Changes Rooms, Courses College Makes Only Alterations and Improvements of Immediate Necessity New Plumbing Library Enlarged Capacity Enrollment, Indication

Alterations and improvements for which there is immediate necessity are the only ones being made at EarlPresident David M. Edwards. Exten sive improvements, such as the college has been undergoing during the past few summers, will not be continued to such a degree this vacation, the president stated, on account of the continued high cost of materials. Installation of a cold storage plant south of Earlham hall near the power house is one of the most significant additions being made this summer, it is said. A building eight feet by 11 feet with six-inch cork walls are to be erected to serve as a storage plant for the college. It is planned to develop the plant in the future so that the college can make its own ice. This marks the second addition to be made south of Earlham hall in the past year. A laundry was built adjacent to the power house last year and the dormitory wing formerly used as a laundry was re-modelled and converted into quarters for the college help. The wing formerly occupied by the servants was converted into additional dormitory room for the students. The capacity of Earlham colHOUSE AND SENATE TO CONFER ON NAVY APPROPRIATION BILL (By Associated Tress) WASHINGTON, July 8. The house today agreed to another conference with the senate in an effort to reach an agreement on half a dozen senate amendments to the naval appropriations bill in which the house has declined to concur. Among the items which are holding the measure up are those authorizing the acceptance of a tract at Sand Point, Wash., for a naval aviation base; construction of pier extensions at Puget Sound, and construction of two airplane carriers. Rejection by the house yesterday for the second time of the disputed amendments was marked by heated debate, in which Representative Mann, Republican, Illinois; Representative Mondell, Republican leader, and Chairman Butler, of the naval affairs committee, participated. SEVERAL WOUNDED IN BELFAST FIGHTING (By Associated Press) BELFAST, July 8. The Union street and Kent street areas of Belfast were the scene of wild excitement at midnight last night, heavy firing going on for 20 minutes. A constable was mortally wounded and the Sinn Feiners engaged in the hostilities are reported to have suffered heavily. Many dead bodies are said by the police to have been carried into houses nearby. The trouble started when a police searching party called at a house in the district. Fire vas opened upon the party and in response to a police hurry call reinforcements were rushed up. A battle ensued, and the police were fired at from street corners as well as from houses which had been picketed to guard against surprises from the crown forces. Nominate Candidates For International Court (By Associated Press.) "GENEVA, July S. The first nomination for candidates for the international court of justice have been received by the secretariat of the League of Nations. They were sent by Dr. Eldon R. James, formerly of Missouri, and now Siam's representative on The Hague arbitration tribunal. Those nominated are Phya Kritiki Nukornkitch, of the supreme court of Siam; Phya Chinds Pirom, first judge of the civil court of Siam; Dr. Roscoe Pound, of Harvard university, and M. P. Wriis, judge of the supreme court of Denmark.

Sign Peace Resolution

America's state of war with Germany was officially ended when President Harding signed the senate peace resolution. The children of Senator Frelinghuysen, who was the president's host over July Fourth, watched the president as he wrote his name on the document. on the resolution while children of of New Jersey look on. lege was increased sufficiently to house about 50 persons more by the re-modelling of the hall and erection of the laundry, it is said. Install New Plumbing New plumbing is to be installed in the science building. Parry hall, the old pipes having been eaten by the acids used in chemistry and other science laboratory work. The plumh (Continued on Page Seven) PEACE PROCLAMATION MAY NOT BE READY BEFORE NEXT WEEK tBy Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 8. A tentative draft of the proclamation of a state of peace with Germany and Austria was taken to the cabinet meeting today by Attorney General Daugherty, but it was indicated afterward that the document might not be ready for the president's signature before next week. It was understood that when the subject came up in the cabinet room the discussion revealed that so many points of law would have to be covered in such a proclamation that a more exhaustive study would be necessary. Although most of the cabinet meet ing was occupied with other matters, it was understood that such discussion as there was on the proposed procla mation brought out that some of the president's advisers still consider a proclamation unnecessary. The preponderance of opinion In high administration circles has seemed to favor issuance of the document, but it is believed that no final decision, even on that point, has been reached. BONUS BILL SHUNTED TO SIDETRACK, BELIEF (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 8. In expectation of a message soon from President Harding urging temporary postponement of the bonus bill greater speed with tariff and tax legislation, senate leaders today believed they already had mustered sufficient votes to lay aside the bonus measure. No effort to recommit the bonus bill to the finance committee, as proposed by President Harding in his capitol conferences yesterday, was planned until receipt of the expected message. It was not certain when the message might be sent. In the meantime, the bonus bill remained before the senate as its unfinished business with extended debate in prospect today prior to the usual week end adjournment. Polling of senators to ascertain the sentiment for a motion to recommit continued also and the attitude of the Democrats was in doubt, minority leaders said they did not expect concerted opposition to recommittal. Six Infants Overcome in Hospital Blaze (By Associated Press) DES MOINES, Iowa, July 8. Six infants at the Iowa children's home were overcome by smoke in an early morning fire. The children, taken to a hospital, soon recovered. Investigation revealed that early reports of deaths were untrue. One fireman was slightly injured. Insane Hospital Patients Uninjured in Blaze TALMADGE, Cal., July 8. Fire in the main building of the Mendotino state hospital for the insane here early today was brought under control without injury to anyone of the 900 patients. It is said the damage was small. YEGGS ROB BANK DES MOINES, July 8. Five bandits entered the Coulter State bank of Coulter, la., early today, fired five charges of nitroglycerin and escaped with $5,000. A posse 6tarted in pursuit but turned back when the ban dits fixed on it. v

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IS RESUMED IN DUBLIN TODAY Conference Between Repub licans and Unionists Called by De Valera in Session Hope to End Bloodshed. presidenTIhheered (By Associated . Press) DUBLIN, July 8. The conference between Irish Republicans and Southern Unionists called by Eamonn De Valera, the republican leader, begun in Dublin, July 4, was resumed here today. The personnel of the conferees was the same as that of Monday Mr. De Valera, Arthur Griffith, founder of the Sinn Fein, and four of the southern unionists, Earl Midleton, Sir Maurice Dockrell, Sir Robert Henry Woods and Andrew Jameson. Mr. De Valera was the first to arrive. He was loudly cheered as were all the other conferees upon their arrival by the large crowd which had gathered about the Mansion House, where the conference was held. Lord Mayor O'Neill welcomed the delegates, who began their deliberations immediately. LONDON, July S. Representatives of the Sinn Fein and the Unionists of South Ireland met at Dublin today to continue conversations which, it was hoped, would develop some basis for peace negotiations which would end the era of bloodshed that has prevailed in Ireland for many months. Everybody interested in the settlement of the Irish situation was anxiously watching for news from Dublin, but English political writers in this morning's newspapers seemed to believe the prospect of an agree ment should be regarded more with hope than with faith. In many quarters, indeed, the situation was viewed as giving little occasion for optimism. This view was based largely on the belief that Eamonn de Valera, leader of the Sinn Fein, adhered unalterably to his demand for the establishment! of an Irish republic, and that the French government, as well as Ulster, took its stand upon the Irish act recently passed by the British parliament. Action Must Agree It was stated that Earl Midleton, a South Irish Unionist leader, who was in London to confer with Prime Minister Llovd Georee and others who returned to Dublin last night, had taken with him an intimation tnat any settlement must be in harmony with the Irish act, in accordance with which the Belfast parliament was created. Whether, in the face of such an attitude, Mr. De Valera would accept the prime minister's invitation to London was regarded in many quarters as extremely doubtful. Where the; more hopeful view was taken, however, it was believed that Mr. De Valera might reply with a counter proposal. This, according to information received by The Associated Press from Belfast, might take the form of Mr. De Valera insisting that the government "put its cards on the table" before disclosing his own hand. It was said he might maintain that, as Mr. Lloyd George had proposed a conference between Ulster, South Ire - land and the British government, tbs onus of the situation was upon him. Say Strain Telling Another view held in Ulster was that the Sinn Fein could not stand the financial strain of prolonging the conflict and, therefore, was disposed to come to terms. In such event, however, it was contended a serious difficulty might arise with the Catholic church in Ulster, which might resist any partition that would place the power to legislate upon educational subjects in the hands of the North Irish parliament. In view of the great diversity of reports, it might be significant that the Sinn Fein parliament last night issued an announcement warning the public against "unauthorized and speculative reports connected with the situation." TEMPERATURE CHANGE UNLIKELY, PREDICTION (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, July 8. A slight drop in temperature caused by a cool breeze which lasted throughout the morning, gave some relief to sufferers from the heat here today, but as the afternoon wore on and the thermometer began a steady rise, the prospect for the day was that there would be little actual change from the torrid wave of the last two weeks. J. H. Armington, meterologist of the local weather bureau said there likely would be no change in the tempera ture during the next two or three days. Scattered thunderstorms and cloudy weather might keep the mercury from the dizzy heights of the last week he said. HOT WEATHER THOUGHT "I'm looking for some one who likes hot weather," said the first person. T do," said the one spoken to. "Why?" asked the inquisitive one "Oh, because I don't have to wear many clothes and I can be out of doors much of the time. I wouldn't . change the weather we are now having for the weather we probably will have next winter. I would, however, like to have thta temperature at about 80."

Composer of "Blue Danube" Waltz to Visit America

Dr. Richard Strauss, of Vienna, one of the world's most famous composers. has signed a contract to tour the United States this fall. Dr. Strauss is perhaps best known on this side of the Atlantic as the composer of the "Blue Danube" waltz. A new photograph of ADDED ATTRACTIONS SUGGESTED FOR GLEN MILLER BY SLOCUM How could Glen Miller park be made even more attractive than at present? P. H. Slocum, executive secretary of the community service organization, suggests converting the park lake into a swimming pool, and the laying out of a golf course would turn the trick. "I do not believe it would be proper to make a 'Coney Island out of the park, but I do think two or three riding devices would appeal to many people. It might also be found of advantage to have ice cream gardens In several places in the park. "In trying to make the park a more popular spot I would not advise the cutting down of any trees. Whatever is added to the park should not interfere with its natural beauty." Knows Requirements. Mr. Slocum's work as community service secretary is to promote tho profitable spending of leisure time. He has made a study of conditions and methods best fitted for conducting recreational activities of all kinds. He said that he is now issuing permits to persons who wish to use the South Twenty-second street tennis courts at five o'clock Sunday morning. "I believe a golf course at the Glen would find use as early as four o'clock Sunday mornings," Mr. Slocum said. My suggestions for improving the recreational opportunities at the park are not in any way a criticism of what the park now contains or does not contain," said Mr. Slocum. "I am just interested in all recreational movements, and I would like nothing better than to see the Glen park at its best. As it is, I have never seen a park used as much as this one is." BUMPER CORN CROP PREDICTED IN REPORT WASHINGTON. July 8. A reduction of 21,000,000 bushels in the nation's wheat crop during the last month, prospect of a record production of corn with the condition of the crop on July 1, better than it has been in more than 20 years, and a tobacco : production, some 400,000,000 pounds j iess than last year's record crop featured the government's monthly report, issued today. Harmon Kienker, 81, Dies Thursday Morning Harmon Kienker, 81 year old, died at the home of his daughter Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock. He is survived by two daughters. Miss Anna Kienker and Mrs. John Borrham, and one son, William Kienker. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home of his son, William Kienker, 424 South Fifteenth street. Rev. Miller will officiate and burial will be in the Lutheran cemetery. Friends may call Saturday afternoon and evening. Weather Forecast "For the first time in several weeks indications are that Richmond is now in for its share, of rain in the form of thunder showers. Rains have occurred over various sections of Wayne county but always managed to miss Richmond," stated weatherman, W. E. Moore, Friday. MOORE'S LOCAL FORECAST: Occasional showers and thunderstorms. The weather will be unsettled Friday afternoon, night and Saturday. Warm weather will prevail although occasional thunder showers may afford brief intervals of relief from the hot wave. For Indiana, by the United States Weather Eureau Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday; not much change in temperature. Temperatures for Yesterday. Maximum 94 Minimum C3 Today. Noon 87 Weather Conditions The weather is becoming unsettled due to two storm centers, one over the far North and the other over the South. Heavy thunder storms occurred last night at Chicago, ana lew other places in Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. Although the rain has been mostly light, several places over the Cetnral states have had none at all. Temperatures range from 85 to 94 over Montana, North and South Dakota. a

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Dr. Richard Strauss SEND MEXICAN FORCES TO PROTECTJAMPICOi FEAR UNEMPLOYED By Associated Press) MEXICO CITY, July 8. Additional federal troops have been dispatched to the region of Tampico by the Mexican government for the announced purpose of "giving guarantees to nationals and foreigners. This action was taken although the forces regularly maintained around Tampico, where there is a serious situation arising because of unemployment, are deemed sufficient to deal with any emergency, said a statement issued last night by Fernando Torrebanca, private secretary to President Obregon. Ceasar Lopez De Lara, governor of the state of Tanauipas, yesterday was enroute to Mexico City, but it was officially reported he had conferred by telegraph with President Obregon, who ordered him immediately to return to Tampico to aid in the adjustment of the labor situation. So far as dispatches received here last night fro mTampico indicated, there have been no untoward incidents in the oil regions there. Senor Torreblanco's statement said nothing had been received in official circles to cause apprehension, inasmuch as "Mexican workmen who were thrown out of work were acting with prudence and decorum." Decline to Comment. The foreign office declined to comment on any phase of the situation which has arisen through the arrival of United States warships at Tampico, and it was learned late last night that nothing in the way of communications had passed between Mexican officials and the American charge d'affairs here relative to the presence of United States ships in Mexican waters. The action of the United States government in dispatching the Sacremento and the Cleveland to Tampico has occasioned little excitement in Mexico City. The' public apparentry accepts the government's opinion that warships of a friendly natian are privileged to call at Mexican ports and to remain so long as they do not transgress international law. DISCUSS STATE HONOR FOR GRESHAM'S BODY (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, July 8. Plans for having the body of Corporal James B. Gresham, of Evansville, one of the first three Americans to be killed in the war, lie in state' next Tuesday In the rotunda in the state house were discussed today by James F. Johnson, secretary of the Evansville chamber of commerce, and state officials. Governor McCray approved the proposal and arrangements were discussed in the afternoon by Mr. Johnson in conference with Adjutant Gen eral Harry B. Smith and J. Fran3c Cantwell, representing the American legion. Gresham's body is expected to reach Indianapolis Tuesday. BANKERS' LIVESTOCK POOL UNDER WAY (By Associated Press) CHICAGO. July 8. The $50,000,000 pool formed by bankers for the relief of the livestock industry will be in operation in. two weeks, it was announced here today following a con ference yesterday when a satisfactory plan was made for rediscounting live stock paper at federal reserve banks. The plan, approved by the federal reserve board, provides rediscounting of original cattle paper instead of making eligible participation certificates representing loans made by . the pool, which bankers objected to as setting up a dangerous precedent. The original cattle paper, reduced in- maturity from two years to six months, is eligible for discount under the federal reserve laws. The banks plan to renew the loans several times. The paper will be deposited with the Chicago Federal Reserve bank and allocated when rediscount is desired by a member bank. Applications for loans in excess of $1,000,00 already have been received.

CANDIDATES' ' TIME LIMIT IS UP JULY 23 Time Nearly up in Which Aspirants for City Offices May Signify Intentions

Lists Incomplete. SEVEN QUTFOR MAYOR Aspirants for city offices In the coming primary, both Republican and Democrats, must bear in mind that the final date for the filing of declarations of intentions is Saturday, July 23. Unless a candidate has his name on file with the city clerk by the close of business on that day, he can no! get his name on the primary ballot, for the election will be held Tuesday, August 23. When the city council, following the defeat of the city manager plan, set the time for the primary, it acted upon the advice of the city attorney, who held that all provisions of the primary election law must be complied with, those delating to the filing of declarations the same as others. For that reason the primary was set far enough in the future so that every candidate could get his declaration on file not more than 60 days nor less than 30 days before the date of the primaryMust File Again. All declarations that had been filed up to that time were held to be invalid, which action entailed upon all candidates the necessity of filing new declarations. Whether all candidates understood this or not, it is the rule that will be followed in this city. i and if those who intend to run for office expect to get their names on the official ballot, they will have to conform to it, local officials state. Seven candidates have announced themselves for mayor. Six of these are Republicans. They are as follows: Baltz Bescher, Dr. W. W. Zimmerman. Esther Griffin White, John Peltz, Ora Mitchell and S. K. Morgan. Lawrence Handley is the only Democratic candidate thus far. William Stevens, present city clerk, is the only one thus far to file for that office. Many For Councilman. Councilman-at-large seems to hold an attraction for various citizens. Seven men have filed intentions to run for this ofEice. They are Fred J. McKinney, Jesse Evans, John Schneider. Clark Thomas, Ed H. Stegman, Al Ford and Frank L. Waidele. Five of these men are now members of council. Other candidates for council are R. J. Behringer (R), fourth ward; Vern Pentecost (R), fifth ward; Louis Salzarula (R), fifth ward; Henry Sweitzer (R), eighth ward; Harry Stillinger (R), third ward; John White. (R), second ward; Watson P. O'Neal (R), sixth ward; Frank Brown (D), eighth ward, and Joseph Walterman (D), first ward. It is reported that the Democrats will have candidates for all nominations and put a full ticket in the field, but just who the aspirants will be is not known. The city committee of the Democrats has been dormant for some time but is expected to open up activities soon. List Incomplete. Those who are supposed to be next to the workings in local political circles state that the Republican list is by no means complete. They pre dict that there will be additions to it for every one of the nominations. Gossip has been busy with the names of several well known Republicans, but so far none of these has consented for his name to be placed in the lists. A meeting of the Republican Women's City committee was held Thursday night, which was purely an organization meeting. The officers of the organization are Miss Esther Griffin White, chairman; Mrs. Gath Freeman and Mrs. Harry Land, vicechairmen; Mrs. W. S. Clendedin. seretary; Miss Grace Smith, treasurer; Miss Anna Brown, and Mrs. Letta Fox in charge of the colored women's division. Meeting Well Attended. The meeting was well attended, precinct committee-women from the majority of the 31 precincts of the city were present. Considerable interest in the coming primary was manifested. Miss White states that every effort will be made to get out the full Republican women's vote at the primary election. Assistants to all the precinct committee-women in the city have been appointed to work during the coming election. Indications at the present time are that the primary election probably will be one of the liveliest contests in recent years. Surface indications at the present time are that people are going to take an interest in city affairs to such an extent as to guarantee a strictly competent administration for the next four years. The special election took some of the edge off the primary which was originally scheduled for May. With the approach of the date for the holding of the election it seems possible that all the early interest will be rekindled and the finish will be interesting. SAY BRITAIN LOOKS TO U.S. ON NEAR EAST (By Associated Press) LONDON, July 8. Great Britain. It was 6tated here today, In a quarter usually possessed of reliable information, is believed to have made overtures to the United States, Japan and China on the possibility of a conference to discuss the whole eastern situation. CLINTON COUNTY HISTORY. By Associated Hress) FRANKFORT, July 8. Clinton county's part in the World war Is recited in a war history which has just been completed by a local committee,-