Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 224, 1 August 1921 — Page 1

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1 1 i VOL. XLVI., No. 224 Palladium. Kst. 1831. Consolidated with Sun-Telegram, 1907. RICHMOND, IND., MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 1, 1921. SINGLE COPY, 3 CENTS NO SALES TAX IS INCLUDED IN REVENUE PLAN Political Situation Makes Such a Measure Inexpedient To Repeal Excess Profits and Soda Water Taxes. Called at White House, But Not at British Embassy HOW BOARD VOTED DOWN AGENT DOLAU Williams Holds Five Proxies Edgerton Declines To Explain Ballot Decision Does Not Abolish Office. "Queen of American Beauties" is Georgia Girl's Title SID HATFIELD IS KILLED IN STREET FIGHT Former Matewan Police Chief, Outstanding Figure in Industrial Strife in Mingo County, Shin in Gunfight.

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PALLADirM NEWS BUREAU WASHINGTON. Aug. 1. Majority of the members of the house -ways and means committee are pretty well agreed that the new revenue bill, which will soon be reported to the house, will shape up about as follows r Taxes to be abolished or reduced: 1. Repeal of the excess profits tax. 2. Reduction of the upper ranges of the surtax. 3. Repeal of the transportation tax. 4. Repeal of the so-called "nuisance tax." or soda water tax. Taxes to be substituted to procure the essential revenues: 1. Increasing the flat corporation income tax of 10 percent to 15 percent. 2. Increasing the excise tax on cigarettes and smoking tobacco (not cigars). 3. Slight increase in the inheritance tax. 4. Increase of 1 cent in the rate of letter postage, and possibly, but not probably, a small tax on bank checks. Political Opposition a Factor It can be stated positively that there will be no sales tax, not because thu majority of the members of the committee regard a sales tax as a poor method of raising revenue but for the reason that it would be Inexpedient, politically, in their opinion. If the sales tax could be divorced from politics there is reason to believe that there would be very slight opposition to it in the committee as most of the committee members are said to recognize it as the most econ omic method of taxation. The excess profits tax is to walk the boards because the majority of the members of the ways and means committee hold that it violates ail three principles of "economy, certain ty and convenience." Because it is failing of its own self for the reason that so little revenue is now being collected under it Surtax Alters Finances The theory that existing surtax rates are killing the goose that laid the golden egg is responsible for the decision of the ways and means com mittee to reduce the upper ranges ot the surtax. It is asserted that the high ranges of this tax, reaching 70 per cent, drive Incomes into investments in non-tax able securities, and as a result the higher incomes have been producting less revenue than the lower incomes. The repeal of the excess profits tax. the reduction of the higher ranges of the surtax and the repeal of the transportation tax will mean an est! mated loss in revenue of 1800,000,000 The committee believes the proposed substitute taxes and the new tariff law will make up the deficiency. The majority of the committee mem bers believe the new tariff act will yield a revenue of $487,000,000, which is $150,000,000 more than the yield of the present tariff law. Corporation Tax a Help. It is estimated that the proposed increase of the flat corporation income tax from 10 to 15 percent will provide an additional revenue of $500,000,000. Proposed increases of excise taxes on cigarettes and smoking tobacco are counted upon to provide an Increase in revenue of approximately $100,000,000, and certain members of the ways and means committee are urging that the inheritance tax be increased to a point where it will yield an additional $50,000,000. A tax on bank checks is not anticipated, but there is every reason to be(Continued on Page Five) WIND AND ELECTRICAL STORMS SWEEP EAST; DEATH TOLL SEVEN (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Aug. 1. At least seven persons were killed and many seriously injured in severe electrical and wind storms that swept various sections of the country yesterday and Saturday night. Four of the deaths were attributed to lightning. Loss to buildings struck by lightning and damage to crops, particularly in New England, was said to amount to thousands of dollars. In West Northfield. Mass., Harry Field. Jr., 13. was killed when lightning struck a barn in which he had taken refuge. G. A. Gottschalk, of New York, met death at Rhinebeck, N. Y., when lightning struck a tree under which he was standing. As 6he was leaving the golf links near Lewistown, Montana, Mrs. Harris E. Lay was killed by lightning. Walter Whit worth, of Worcester, Mass., was killed by lightning while seated onder a tree at Marlboro. Mass. Andrew Little, 80, was- killed when a tree fell on his automobile during a storm at Benton, Ills., and Mrs. William Belford and her 11 year old grandson were crushed to death near Colconda. Ills., by the fall of a wall of their home during a wind storm. At Travers Island, N. Y., 30 members of the New York Athletic clr, had narrow escapes from serious injury, all of them being knocked to the ground by a bolt of lightning. Hail accompanied tho rain in several eastern states. One hail stono picked up after a storm in Passaic county, N. J., was reported to have weighed 11 ounces.

T. Wickham Steed (left)

Lord Northcliffe, who controls the London, Times, and T. "Wickham Steed, editor of that publication, called on President Harding while in Washington last week, but did not call at the British embassy there. The embassy gave the cold shoulder to the distinguished visitors because of their recent attacks upon members of the British government and particularly upon Lord Curzon.

RECALL EARLY DAYS WHEN OLD BETHEL HONORS CENTENNIAL (Specials to The Palladium.) BETHEL, Ind.. Aug: 1 Hundreds of members and former members of the Bethel Christian church congregation, and of neighboring congregations, were present Sunday at the centennial celebration held here Sunday. Besides various individual visitors from other cities, the congregations of Lynn and Spartanburg churches attended in a body. So large was the attendance that the church was completely filled, any late comers were compelled to crowd about the windows to hear the program. Regular services were conducted In the morning, under the direction of Rev. J. Albert Brown of Keokuk, O., a former minister of Bethel church. The church had been effectively decorated with flowers by the young people of the congregation, while all the community co-operated in other arrangements. Enjoy Big Dinner. One of the most popular feature,-. of the all-day meeting was the basket dinner that was served on tables spread in Century hall, the old church building that is used as a community (Continued on Page Five) FARMER LOSES LIFE IN RESCUE ATTEMPT; TWO ESCAPE DEATH "When three persons unable to swim stepped into a deep hole In a stream south of Pennville, near the ConnersvMle pike Sunday evening, one of their number drowned and the other two barely escaped a similar fate. All lived in Washington township. Michael J. Risch, 32 years old, farmer, father of four children, either became entangled in the limbs c.f a sunken tree or was wedged between rocks, meeting bis death while his two companions extricated themselves. Benjamin Daniels was the first one to step off the bank in water that was deeper than he expected it to be. Jacob Risoh went after him, but was unable to take care of himself, and Michael Risch went to the rescue of the two In the meantime Daniels succeeded in grasping a stick, making his way to shore. He handed the stick to Jacob Risch and pulled him out. When they looked for Michael Risch he had dis appeared. They found his body wedged between obstacles in the bottom of the stream, and succeeded in getting it to shore, but life was extinct. Coroner S. Edgar Bond declared death was due to accidental drowning. Jacob Risch was a cousin of MichaeL Daily Interview Erery day a reporter ttIU tnferrlew a person, picked at random, oa what he renrarda as the most Important action to brlnir bark pros perlty to the whole country. "We need an outlet for our goods," said Charles Anderson, of Bethel, when asked his opinion of measures necessary for better business in this country. "So long as we cannot export, an-i our goods, especially farm products, keep piling up here, we have no money and cannot buy. There arc big carry-overs of corn and oats this year on account of the lack of foreign trade. With no sales farmers are without money to buy goods. Hardly any new machinery has been bought for the last two years. We used to see new binders and plows and mowing machines in the country, but you can hardly find one in a long trip now. Farmers have been doing without everything that they could, and making -the old machines run a little longer. "Buying starts with the farmer and so long as he has no money, business will be bad. When we get fair prices again, we can start buying once more and business will recover."

and Lord Northcliffe, photographed on leaving the White House.

K. OF C. COMMITTEES OUTLINE BUSINESS OF SESSIONS IN FRISCO (By Associated Press) SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 1 The thirty-ninth international convention of the Knights of Columbus, bringing more than 20,000 delegates, visitors and their women folk to San Francisco, will be Inaugurated today with preliminary meetings of various committees. The delegations represent every state in the Union, with Canada, Newfoundland, Mexico, Cuba, Panama and the Philippines also con tributing large numbers. Supreme Knight James A. Flaherty of Philadelphia led the eastern dele gations. , . . . , Krogram Begins Tuesday. The program of the convention officially begins tomorrow morning with a municipal reception in the civic cen ter when Mayor Rolph will present the Knights with the freedom of the city. The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign wars and other patriotic or ganizations will participate. The convention will have four main activities to launch: The Knights of Columbus American history movement, calling for the production of a propaganda-proof history of the K. of C. by eminent historians at a cost of $1,000,000; the K. of C. anti-tuberculosis campaign, calling for a nationwide fight on the white plague by the entire membership of 800,000 Knights and nearly 2,200 council units; the intensified K. of C. education and hos pitalization work for disabled and other war veterans, to cost $5,000,000 and the Knights of Columbus American w.elfare work to be introduced into Italy at the request of Pope Benedict XV. The program also comprises the election of supreme officers and of five members to the K. of C. international board of directors. GRAIN GROWER HEADS GET SALARY SLASHES By Associated Pre?) CHICAGO. Aug. 1. Salary reductions for 10 executive officials of the United States Grain Growers' incor poration totaling $29,700 a year, were; announced today. The action followed a request by C. H. Gustafson, president, Frank M. Meyers, secretary, W. G. Eckhardt, treasurer, and Clifford Thorne. counsel, that their salaries be lowered to $10,000 each. Salaries of other officials were reduced proportionately and the pay of directors cut from $25 to $20 a day. Salaries authorized by the board of directors, when the company was organized were, president, $16,000; secretary, $12,000; treasurer, $15,000; general counsel, $15,000. START NEW SEARCH FOR BODY OF STONE (By Associated Press CALGARY, Alberta. Aug. 1. A party of experienced mountain climbers and guides headed by Rudolph Aammer, of Lake Louise, will leave Banff Thursday, to search the recesses of Mt. Eamon, for the body of Dr. Stone, who plunged to his death, July 16. It was Aammer who rescued Mrs. Stone, after she had fallen to a rock ledge and narrowly escaped starvaton. The educator's son reached Banff yesterday and left today for Tril Center camp, where Mrs. Stone is resting preparatory to returning to civilization. He probably will accompany the searching party. Burial of Albert Rice to Take Place Tuesday Albert Rice, 80 years old, died at his home in Crawfordsville, Ind., Sunday. The body will arrive here Tuesday and will be taken directly to the Earlham cemetery for burial.

ADVOCATES MYSTIFIED

Here Is how the county board of education, by a vote of -nine to eight, turned down Purdue's recommendation that J. L. Dolan be appointed to be county agricultural agent: For Aeainst C. O. Williams Elmer Crull Isaac Brooks O. M. Deardorf f Benjamin Hayes Dan Medearis William Miller A. Abbott(proxy) En os Veal William Curtis Charles Bond Charles Atkinson W. Moore (proxy) J. T. Reynolds(proxy) Dr. Ehle(proxy) Richard Wright J. O. Edgerton, Wayne township trustee, declined to explain his vote, saying he had heard no criticisms about Mr. Dolan. C. O. Williams, county superinten-! dent of schools, held five proxies, one! of them, that of Trustee Parks of Bos-! ton township, being thrown out. Trustee Parks' proxy was worded, "For the county agent so far as the township is concerned, but against for myself." ! Was In Winchester i Trustee Moore, of Webster township, said that he had not given a proxy to anyone, and that Mr. Williams two weeks ago had informed him that the board of education would not tolerate proxies. He went on to say today that he was neutral on the appointment of Mr. Dolan and was in Winchester on the day of the election. Trustee Reynolds, of New Garden said he had voted against the county agent because he believed that this was a time for economy and for the elimination of expenses that are not absolutely necessary.. He had instructed Mr. Williams to vote his proxy "no" in order to save taxes, and not because of any personal objection to Mr. Dolan, he said. Disbelieves in Office Dr. Ehle said his instructions to Mr. Williams to vote his proxy against the proposition were given because of a disbelief in the value of the office. "So far as I know," he said, "all but two in thi3 township are against having a county agent. As to Dolan. I know of no objection to him, personally. So far as tknow he has not been out here, so we do not know him." ine question before the county Doara or education was not the aboli tion of the office of county agent, but whether Mr. Dolan. recommended for the position by Purdue university, snouid be the incumbent next year. The vote of the board Saturday temporarily defeated the re-election of Mr. Dolan, but has no bearing at all on ine permanence or the office, as the board has no leea.1 rieht to nhoiish

an office created by the legislature ! tent realization and insistant conand accepted by Wayne county ac. science will preserve our peace. Our cording to law I faitb- is firmer that war's causes may Leaves Office Vacant be minimized and overburdening Mr. Dolan's term expires on Aug. armament may be largely dimims hed. 15 and leaves the office of county! these too, -ut 'uder of agent vacant, unless the county board: e nationality which s inspire d or

of education accepts the recommerda tion of some other agent by Purdue university. Advocates of the county agent office are mystified by the fact that Dolan had the recommendation of County Superintendent Williams and was understood to be supported by Charles Bond, president of the board of trustees, and by other influential members of the board of education. Mr. Williams stated some time ago that he always has been in hearty favor of county agent work and lately reiterated his approval of. the work already completed and of activities started by Mr. Dolan.. "Mr. Dolan is fully satisfactory to me." Mr. WitHams stated on several occasions, "and I shall be in favor of his re-lection." HOOVER ASKS BROWN EUROPEAN DIRECTOR TO TALK WITH RUSSIA (By Associated Trass) WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 Secretary Hoover today cabled Walter L. Brown, European director of the American Relief administration in London, to proceed to Riga and negotiate with the Russian soviet authorities preparatory to food relief work in Russia. Mr. Hoover's instructions. hfai of the administration, wrere sent on receipt ot a cablegram from Maxim Gorky, at London, transmitting the soviet government's acceptance of his offer to fight famine among the children of Russia, if Americans detained In Russia were released. "Would be glad if you would proceed at once to Riga," Mr. Hoover cabled Mr. Brown. "It Is of course to be assumed that the prisoners will have been delivered out of Russia, as demanded by the state department, before you open discussions. You will recognize that such a course is the most primary evidence of willingness to assure life and liberty to your staff. You will please advise Gorky and Kameneff." ...... Estimate Michigan Trust Shortage at $1,000,000 CHICAGO, Aug. 1 . The first official estimate on the condition of the Michigan Avenue Trust company, closed after the flight of its president, Warren C. Spurgin, was to be made todav by H. S. Savage, state bank examiner, who audited the books. Estimates of the shortage have placed it at near one million dollars.

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Miss Bertie

The title of "Queen of American Beauties" was awarded this Georgia girl. Miss Bertie May Rogers, by the Georgia division of the Roosevelt Memorial Association. The award was made during the division's flower show, held to help raise funds for the erection in Washington of a duplicate

of "Bulloch Hall," the Georgia birthplace of Roosevelt's mother.

PRESIDENT HARDING JOINS IN OBSERVING PILGRIM ANNIVERSARY - PLYMOUTH, Mass., Aug. 1 Another Mayflower came to Plymouth today, this one the presidential yacht, bringing President Harding and an official party to join in formal ohrervance of the tercentenary of the landing of the Pilgrims. A hope that the disarmament conference called by the United States may bring to the world a new era of peace and freedom was expressed by President Harding . today in an address here at the tercentenary of the landing of the Pilgrims. - . . :-- - Characterizing the international situation as "more than promising" the president asserted that the seed of common tolerance and understanding planted by the fathers here was beginning to' bear' fruit a thousand fold in relations between nations. New Hope Looms "A new hope looms today," said the president, "we are slowly but very surely recovering from the wastes ! and sorrows and utter disarrangement of a cataclysmical war. Peace is bringing its new assurances; and penithe eood conscience which has de fended. "The international prospect is more than promising and the distress and depression at home are symptomatic of early recovery. Solvent financially, sound economically, unrivalled in i r-orii,q. unexcelled in industry, reso,ute in' determination and unwavering in faith, these United States will carry on." Reaffirms Faith. In the course of his . speech Mr. Harding praised particularly the part religious freedom and other New England traditions had played in development of the nation. He also took occasion to deplore the . common tendency to concentrate governmental au thority in Washington and .. to reaf firm his faith in religion as an essential element of good government. President Harding and his party on the yacht, Mayflower, ran into a stormy experience of Block Island, R. I., while on the cruise here last night. When the Mayflower docked today it was learned that she had encountered a severe electrical storm. A thunderbolt sent its impulse through the wireless apparatus ana a spark cf some length was thrown off, but the adjustment was such that the force of the, bolt was absorbed with out shock. The president, preparing his speech for today, did net know of it, until he remarked later on the extent of the downpour. The rainfall was so great .m . .a . . - I J.S i 1 tnal mose aooaru saia u seemea to still the sea and the Mayflower rode through the storm as smoothly as on a mill pond. STATE BOARD FAVORS WAYNE MAN'S PARDON INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 1. Recom mendations that two persons be par-1 doned and eight paroled were contained in the last report of the state board of pardons,, which i was approved by Governor McCray today. Remission of one jail, sentence and one fine, along with refusal to act in 27 other cases and in continuance of 16 others, completed the report. Mrs. Margaret Smith, . sentenced from Laporte county on a forgery charge to a term of two to 14 years in the womans prison, and Basilio Canania, sentenced July 20, 1920, from Wayne county to serve from one to eight, years for petit larceny,-were recommended for pardon. r Mrs. Smith was pardoned, because she is about to become a mother. Canania's release was . recommended upon a promise that he return immediately to Italy. . . '

May Rogers.

MRS. HELEN V. AUSTIN, PIONEER SUFFRAGIST, LITERARY WOMAN, DIES Mrs. Helen V. Austin, 92 years old, one of the earliest champions of the equal suffrage cause for women, and known for her contributions to local papers and many magazines, died at 11:30 o'clock Saturday night. Death occurred at her home, 625 Southwest A street While Mrs. Austin was among the oldest of local residents, she had not lived here her entire life. Born In Miamisburg. Ohlcv July. 19 1821,- Mr. Austin spent her girlhood in Johnstown, Pa. She married W. W. Austin in Johnstown, March 12, 1850, and re moved to this city in the Eame year. Practically all of her married life was spent here. Most of Mrs. Austin's literary efforts were printed In horticultural publications. She was at one time secretary of a local horticultural society, of which Joseph Ratliff was president. Mrs. Austin also was actively engaged in reporting conventions and special events for The Palladium, years ago. Believed in Equal Suffrage From early life she believed strong ly In the suffrage rights for women, and was one of the first In this part of the country to so express .herself publicly. Her husband, W. W. Austin, was known prominently for his work in the Masonic lodge. Six of the oldest members of the local temple will serve as pallbearers for Mrs. Austin. Mr. Austin also was city clerk for a term. Mrs. Austin is survived by one daughter, Kate V. Austin, with whom she lived at the time of her death: one brother. Edwin A. Vickroy of Cincinnati; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary West, of Ada, Ohio, and Miss Laura Vickroy, of Brynathyn, PaFuneral services will be held privately from the home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. G. GBurbanck. pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal church, will officiate. BuriaKwill be in Earlham. HARDING REQUESTS PAYMENTS TO LIBERIA tBy Associated FressO WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 Legislation authorizing payments to Liberia, under the $5,000,000 loan to that country previously arranged for was asked for by President Harding today in a letter transmitted to the senate. An accompanying letter from Secretary Hughes to the President said a moral obligation rested on the United States to make this loan. Weather Forecast MOORE'S LOCAL FORECAST Partly cloudy and rain. . Rain in the form of general showers or thunder storms are in prospect for the next 36 hours and will probably arrive before midnight, due to a I Rocky mountain storm now crossing For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Showers tonight and Tuesday cooler; cooler Tuesday in south portion. , . ... Temperatures For Yesterday. Maximum go Minimum , ,.'.55 Today. Noon J gQ Weather Conditions Fair "weather is now general from Indiana eastward and a cool wave over Sasketchewan has spread southward almost to the Ohio river, where it is expected to reach by tonight. A general storm has crossed the Rocky mountains and rains are now in progress over the middle west. South and southeast winds prevail over the central states and are blowing toward the center of the storm. -

POLICEMAN ALSO SLAIN

(By Associated Pres) WELCH, Va., Aug. 1. Sid Hatfield. former chief of police at Matewan, and Ed. Chambers, a policeman of that place, were killed in a gunfight in the court house yard here. shortly before noon today. C. E. Lively, a private detective, and four other persons were arrested in connection with the shooting. Hatfield was arrested last week in connection with the shooting up of the town of Mohawk, W. Va., about a year ago and brought to Welch, where he was placed in jaU. Chambers also was" to appear in court today in the same case. Hatfield was released on bail and was with Chambers this morning when they became involved in. a quarrel with Lively and some of hi3 friends. In the shooting which followed, Hatfield and Chambers were killed. Led People, Charge. Hatfield was chief of police In the little mining village of Matewan on May 19, 1920, when a party of private detectives were sent there to evict miners from houses of the Stone Mountain Coal corporation. He was charged with leading the people of the .town, who battled with the detectives as they were about to take a train for Bluefield after the evictions. Ten persons were killed in the fight and Hatfield, Chambers and 22 others were indicted. In their trial which was held at Williamson, the county seat of Mingo county, early this year, C. E. Lively was one of the important witnesses for the state. , He testified that he had gone to Matewan soon after the battle and had opened a store there and had gained the confidence of many of those mentioned in connection with the shooting. He admitted on the stand that he was In the employ of the detective agency, whose men had been killed in the fight Lively closed .his store at Matewan during the trial, which resulted in the acquittal of Hatfield and his companions, and his name had not been mentioned in connection with the Mingo industrial troubles until today. BLUEFIELDS. W. Va., Aug. 1. Sid Hatfield, former chief of police at Matewan, W. Va., and an outstanding .1gure in the industrial strife in Mingn county, was shot and killed in a street fight at Welch, McDowell county, this morning, according to a report which reached here at noon. Hatfield was arrested at Williamson last week and taken to Welch, charged with participating in the shooting up of Mohawk, a mining village, last year. WORKS BOARD ADOPTS PLAN FOR BOULEVARD: COURSE IS OUTLINED In order to protect the city against property owners laving out their lots or building homes in the pathway of the proposed west side boulevard, which Is expected to be built at some future date, the board of works Monday officially adopted the plans for such boulevard, as prepared by the city engineer. John E. Peltz moved, and the board unanimously voted, that the plat showing the westside boulevard, which is to run from the National road to South G street, and from Southwest First street from the National road to Southwest E street, and other adjacent streets as shown on the plat, be adopted . and a record made by the city clerk. The primary assessment roll for the improving of the alley between West Kinsey and Uest Paarl streets, from West First to West Third streets, was approved. Approve Assessment Rolf. Approval was given to the final assessment roll providing for the improving of the first alley north of Chestnut street, from Northwest First to Northwest Second street. Permission was granted the Richmond community service to use Starr park for recreational purposes. Complaint of trash and other loose material on Park Place, was made, and an order was Issued by the board that John Foulke, who it w'as said had lumber lying in front of his property on the street, be notified to remove same by Aug. 6. An order was also authorized to be sent to A. L. and Robert Study, de manding that dead trees said to be standing in front of their property at North Ninth and A streets, be removed within 10 days. General Rain Coming, Says Weatherman Moore Indications point to another general break in the drought, according to Weatherman Moore. Due to the first Rocky Mountain storm of great energy since that of June 13, the predic tion is made. "It is now traveling over the central states and Indiana, said the weatherman. ; J Probably much more rain will fall than has fallen at any time in recent weeks, Mr. Moore said. The rain, it is said, w ill be much more general than others. .