Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 257, 8 September 1921 — Page 1

RICHMOND PAIXABIUM H VOL. XLVL, No. 257 palladium. Est. 1831. Consolidated with Sun-Telegram. 1907. RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY EVENING, SEPT. 8, 1921. SINGLE COPY, 3 CENTS

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THINK STATE

OF BUSINESS IS ON MEND

Reports on Industrial Situa

tion from Indiana Soun Genuine Optimistic NoteUrge Aid for Railroads.

SEE REVIVAL COMING

Pl.t..D1I'M XRi RIRRAV WASHINGTON", Sept. S. Business In Indiana is on the mend in many important lines. Business depression in practically 11 of the other industrial stats also is beginning to lessen. The reports on the industrial situation in Indiana, as well as from other sections of the country, which have been received in Washington within the past 10 days sound a genuine optimistic note for the first time m many months. A number of eastern Indiana business men have advised that tlrey have noticed a turn for the better in their lines recently. One of the most encouraging reports received from that section of the state comes from a large wholesale grocery concern. Its business for the past month was tho best since last fall. Vrgo Rail Aid. From many quarters comes the statement that if congress will hurrv up the enactment of the railroad funding bill, to permit the railroads to refume activities in building and repairs an impetus will be given the betterment of the times. The opinion is expressed freely that the ranks of the unemployed will be reduced materially once the railroads get into their stride. The railroad funding bill has been passed by the house nd its consideration will not be de layed by the senate as soon as the recess is concluded, Sept. 21. Apparently the country will be glad to see congress at work again. The war finance corporation has an

nounced that prospects are good for

immediate extension of enlarged creddit to agricultural and stock raising

interests, to improve ' conditions in

those lines. See General Revival. Based upon current reports building

can be expected to show an Improvement throughout the country by early

fall. If the three great interests transportation, agriculture and build

ing. which are closely related, develop the improvement now expected of

them, it is estimated by economic experts that trade among the merchants, dependent largely upon activity in these lines will improve and that advantage gradually will accrue to tlt'j whole industrial and financial situation.

Reports Indicate that the farmers

appear to be recovering from the

state 01 gioom wnicn oppressed infra for many months. Senator Capper of

agricultural interests, asserts that the J

farmer has passed the tutn in he road. In an editorial appearing in the current issue of his farm paper, Senator Capper writes: "The outstanding achievement of congress in constructive legislation has been its great work for agriculture. It has laid a new and firm foundation for national prosperity." Meet Little Criticism Members of congress who returned

to their districts at the beginning of the recess and who are now drifting back to Washington, state that they found that there was no general disposition to criticise congress on the work it has accomplished and undertaken since the special session began last April. They found that the majority of the people realize that congress assumed a great task and are satisfied with the progress which has been made. There is also a general understanding that corrective legislation cannot be depended upon entirely to cast off the industrial depression, which is largely the result of an economic situation. Returning congressmen emphasize the fact, however, that while the public feeling is now more favorable to congress the continuance of this feel-

Washington Hopes She Will Win Beauty Prize

r . '"Mr" iA v' VU

Miss Margaret Gorman. Miss Margaret Gorman has been selected as "Miss Washington," the most beautiful girl In the national capital. She will represent Washington at the pageant in Atlantic City this month when the most beautiful girl in the United States will be selected. Miss Gorman was one of the many girls who received letters from Congressman Herrick during the recent furore created by Herrick's attack on beauty contests.

ONLY ONE AMENDMENT !

APPROVED BY VOTERS, IS UNOFFICIAL REPORT

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 8. Unofficial returns from 2,734 out of 3,384 precints in Indiana made practically certain the defeat of all except No. 1 of the 13 constitutional amendments voted on at Tuesday's special election. The vote on the first amendment for that number of precincts was 106,806 for it as compared to 65,811 against it. Amendment No. 1 provides that all foreign born residents be fully naturalized before they can vote and also would enfranchise women. In order for any amendment to be successful it must obtain a majority of the whole number of electors participating in the referendum.

The returns from 2,734 precincts show the following majorities: Ma

jority for Amendment No. 1, 40,995; majority against No. 2, 16,119; against No. 3, 32,875; against No. 4. 14,740; against No. 5, 31,864; against No 6, 27,939; against No. 7. 36,501. Against No. 8. 33,498; against No. 9, 82,968; against No. 10, 110.869; against No. 11, 97. 97.387; against No. 12, 73,083; against No. 13, 29,749.

GENERAL FUND, ROAD TAX GUT DISCUSSED TO OFF-SET RAISES

ARGENTINE PROPOSAL REFUSAL MAY CAUSE OTHERS TO WITHDRAW BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 8 Rejection by the Assembly of the League of Nations of amendments to the covenant of the league proposed by Argentina may be followed by the withdrawal from the league of certain American republics, it is learned here in reliable sources. Belief is expressed that Chile will be among them.

Argentina withdrew from the first as

sembly when her amendments were

not accepted.

Reports from Geneva stating that

ing will be dependent upon congress the committee on amendments had re-

keeping up the stride it has main-! jected the one proposed by Argentina

tained for the past four months. The leaders in congress, it is said, are fully alive to this necessity, and as soon as 1he two houses reconvene a series of conferences between the senate and the house steering committees will be held for the purpose of adopting a program for keeping the legislative mill running full time.

ISSUE 40 WARRANTS FOR LOGAN COUNTY ARMED FORCE HEADS

( By Associated Press) LOGAN. W. Va.. Sept. S Some 40 warrants have been issued here for the arrest of men who last week are alleged to have formed part of the armed forces whose march on Losan county brought federal troops info the West Virginia coal fields. The warrants were issued by Magistrate Gore at the instance of John C'hafin. prosecuting attorney, of Logan county. CHARLESTON, W. Va.. Sept. $. With everything reported quiet along the Logan-Boone county border and federal troops in complete control of the situation, attention todav turned

to efforts being made to determine responsibility for the disturbances along Spruce Fork Ridge near the boundary line between the two counties, that resulted in government forces being t sent into West Virginia last week. That order has been restored was emphasized by arrangements made to send some of the troops back to their home stations. As soon as transportation arrives the 26th infantry will entrain for Camp Dix.

providing that all sovereign states

should be members of the league unless they voluntarily abstained from membership were commented upon by the foreign minister Pueyrredon last night. He said this action by the committee undoubtedly meant rejection of that particular amendment by the assembly, and that such, action would result in the absolute and permanent separation of Argentina from

the league. Expected This Action The foreign minister declared the action of the committee did not surprise him. "When the Argentine delegation withdrew from the assembly last year," he continued, "I was sure it was a 'good-bye' for good. Representatives of allied powers, however, told me they would consider my amendment at the next meeting of the assembly and of course we could not withdraw from the league until such consideration had been given. I knew the allies never would accept them, so 6ince then we have simply been waiting outside the door of the league until formal action was taken. That action means the separation of Argentine absolutely and permanently from the league."

Senator Pueyrredon declared

league was "dead," explaining he did! v. i ; : . . l j . . : . . j . i t

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept 8 The reduction of the state highway tax levy, and the discard of the general fund levy for 1922 Is being considered by state officials, with the view of offsetting in part the increase in state taxes granted for education by the last legislature. An increase of the state levy, which was 20 cents on each $100 taxables

this year, is a certainty and if no! two countries.

reduction were made in its various items the 1922 rate would be advanced by 4.3 cents, due to the legislature's edict. Governor McCray, however, has called on the state highway department to study its plans with a view of cutting off nine-tenths of a cent of its 3.9 cent levy, and he also has asked the state auditor's office to determine whether the general fund levy of one cent may not be done away with for next year. Such reductions, leaving other items unchanged, would give the state levy of 22.4 cents on each

$100 taxables.

May Lighten Load The state tax board will pass finally

on the state levy at its session, opening Sept. 19. and meanwhile other

state officials are considering whether the tax load may not be lightened somewhat. Reports from various taxing units throughout the state show no decline in levies fixed locally, but these are subject to review of the state board on petition of taxpayers.

An early conference on the state levy may be held within a fortnight, but meanwhile the study of the levy

is being made with a view of cutting down the two items. The increase of 4.3 cents, made, by the legislature, included 1.4 cent for the common schools, 2.2 cents for Purdue, Indiana and State normal, three-tenths of a cent for vocational education, and four-tenths of a cent for the Purdue agricultural experiment station. Under the' contem

plated plan, the ViZZ state levy a compared with that for this year follows:

1921 General fund 1. School tuition fund 5.6

CHARGES U.S. STAND BAR TO LEAGUEWORK Lord Robert Cecil Declares

Purely Negative Position Responsible for Delay in Mandate Applications.

POLICY IS CRITICIZED

T?y Associated Press) GENEVA. Sept. 8 Charges that

the purely negative position of the

United States had been responsible in the delay in the application of mandate by the League of Nations were

made by Lord Robert Cecil, representative for South Africa at 'today's session of the assembly of the league, which took up a general discussion of the accomplishments of that body to date. Lord Cecil reviewed the whole mandate question during which he took occasion not only to criticize the policy of the United States, but also the lack of publicity permitted by the recent meeting of the council of the league. Regarding the note recently sent by the United States department of

state, he said that internaional affairs

would have been better advanced had it been received earlier. Must Provide Status "These territories," he said, referring to the countries over which mandates were provided by the covenant of the League of Nations, "must no longer be left in their present situation, deprived of a definite status or a definite government." He said he did not want to appear

to criticize the United States, "but the mandate should be settled in the interest of he peoples directly entrusted with them and without further delay." Take up Reports

Reports detailing the activities of the council of the League of Nations since the last meeting of the assembly of the league were taken up by the assembly at this morning's session. These reports were expected to open a wide and comprehensive debate on nearly all work done by the league since last December, comprising the Polish-Lithuanian dispute, the Albanian complaint against Greece

and Jugo-Slavia and the controversy between Costa Rica and Panama over territory along the frontier of those

Boy Scouts Chosen By Shackleton, Husky Lads

IRISH ENVOYS ARE ASKED TO REOPJN TALK Official Confirmation Given that Cabinet Reply Sent Last Evening Invites Further Negotiations.

The "lucky Scouts", Patrol Leader J. W. S. Marr, left, and Patrol Leader Norman Mooney. Every Boy Scout in the British empire and probably in the whole world envies J. W. S. Marr and N. E. Mooney, the two Boy Scouts selected from thousands in Great Britain to accompany Sir Ernest Shackleton on his Antarctic trip. "Both boys are perfectly fitted for the job. Both have special qualifications that will make them useful members of the expedition. I'll take them both," said Shackleton when he had narrowed his choice down to the two from a group of ten, chosen as the pick of the empire. Both are

manly chaps and modest concerning themselves.

ONLY STRONG PRESSURE WILL MAKE CONGRESS PASS BOTH TARIFF AND TAX BILLS, SULLIVAN

nV MARK SVIXIVA V ! WASHINGTON. D. C. Sept. 8. A careful follower of Washington events upon reading President Harding's expression in his letter asserting "a confident hope that before the end of the extraordinary session, congress will

adopt both the tariff and taxation

from that statement some important deductions, if the present session of congress, before it expires on Dec. 5, is to pass "both the tariff and taxation measure." That result can be brought about only in one way, and that way is for President Harding to assert over congress the strongest sort of leadership

leadership of a sort such as he has ;

up to the present shown the strongest reluctance to take. Harding Wants Leadership. There has been some evidence that the president is. concerned over the lack of strong party leadership in congress with the delay and ineptness that has followed it, and to the penetrating it has seemed occasionally as if some younger man in the senate or house might be groomed for leadership under the president's mantle. Lodge, who is the present official leader of the senate, may be "eased out" on the theory that he will be too

PATIENCE COMMENDED

. (Vy Associated Press) ' INVERNESS, Scotland, Sept. S. Official confirmation that the British cabinet's reply to the latest note from Eamon DeValera, the Irish leader, which was dispatched to Dublin last evening, invites representatives of the Sinn Fein to a further conference was given here today. Asks Definite Reply. The cabinet asked Mr. De Valera for a definite reply as to whether he was prepared to enter a conference to ascertain how the association of Ireland and the British empire can best be reconciled with the Irish national aspirations. It suggested that the conference be held in Inverness. Sept. 20. The British reply, written by Pre

mier Lloyd George, says: "Government by consent of the gov-, erenec is the basis of the British constitution, but we cannot accept as the basis of a practical conference a! interpretation thereof, which would commit us to any demands you migl't present, even to that of a republic." Cites Position. Mr. Lloyd George says he cannot believe a refusal to enter into a conference would mean repudiation of allegianoe to the conference and that if Mr. De Valera's real objection is a tear that the British proposals offr. less liberty to Ireland, that matter can be discussed in the conference, if held. Tension over the Irish question is

busy in his new role of delegate to the conference for limitation of armaments.

If President Harding should put his over for the time being, now that the

shoulder to it stronglv, he could con- British cabinets reply to Lamon Deceivably put both the tariff and taxa-1 Valera is well on its way to Dublin, tion .measures through, but temper- Members of the cabinet, who attended mentally and as a matter of policv he yesterday's meeting have split up in is strongly disinclined to execute dicta-! different directions, pending the- retion. I ceipt of the Irish leader's rejoinder. That was thp ttiin? nnripr wiknn tftfi Lord Birkenhead, Austen Chamber-

which Harding had a sincere distaste. However, during a considerable portion of the remaining weeks of congress, Mr. Harding will have the conference for the limitation of arma(Continued on Page Four)

It was also expected that exchanges

relative to the transit of international troops through Swiss territory might be discussed. It was expected there would be some sharp debates as to the work of the council and its relation to the assembly. Decide on Publicity The commission on disarmament has decided to hold open sessions and give fullest publicity to its work. This decision was reached upon the motion

of Sir Robert Cecil. reDresentine- thf I

Union of 5outh Africa, who was supported by Signor Schanzer of Italy and Rene Viviani of France. M. Viviani spoke yesterday on the lack of understanding of the subject of disarmament on the port of the people generally and declared that widest publicity was necessary. Referring to the conference on limitation on armaments to be held in Washington this autumn, M. Viviani said he did not know whether the

discussion there would include land! of the township advisory board to is-

GREENE TAX PAYERS CROWD COURT ROOM FOR SCHOOL HEARING Greene township tax payers crowded the old superior court room Tuesday morning to hear the evidence presented at the hearins on the petition

lain, Thomas J. MacNamara, StanleyBaldwin and Sir Alfred Mond returned to London last night, and others went to Brahan castle with Mr. Lloyd George, expecting to disperse today to different Scotch resorts. LONDON, Sept. 8 Reports that the message sent to Irish republican leaders following the meeting of the British cabinet at Iverness yesterday was an invitation to Eamonn de Valera to send delegates to a conference to be held on. Sept. 20 on condition that Ireland should remain within the empire, were printed by several newspapers here today. Those newspapers which comment editorially upon these facts express satisfaction that the door to peace has been left open. "The government has given the Sinn Fein leader another chance to retrieve a situation which his blunders and

those of the Dail Eireann had so gravely compromised" said the Chronicle,

while the Daily Telegraph remarked: "If this indication of the contents of the cabinet's letter is accurate, the

admirable patience with which Mr.

DEATH ENDS SERVICES OFTHOMAS C. TAYLOR AS OFFICIAL OF CITY Thomas C. Taylor, 61 years old, died at the Miami Valley hospital at Dayton, O., at 6:30 Wednesday evening. Mr. Taylor was operated on a week ago Thursday in an effort to re lieve him from stomach trouble from which he had been suffering for some time.

The body was returned to this city I

Wednesday night and taken to his home at 47 South Eleventh street. Mr. Taylor was the Democratic i - m n 1 J ...Lll . 1.

under the present administcation. His

armaments, but if it was confined to the naval service the result of the conference must be limited. He declared, therefore? that the league must go on with this work.

Purdue. Indiana, Normal.. 2.S Benevolent institutions ... 5.9 Vocational education 2 Highway 3.0 State war memorial 6 Purdue experiment station. .0 Total 20.0

1922 0. 7. .5 .o .4

2.i

VETERANS OF 124TH REVPE MEMORIES

How Many Rats Do You Feed?

Twenty-eight veterans of the One Hundred and Twentyfourth Indiana Volunteers attended the forty-fifth annual reunion which was held at the

court house Wednesday and Thurs

day. Several of them just a little bit un

certain in their steps, but all of them !

possessed of a peculiar spirit of youth, they gathered in the G. A. R. rooms, talked over old comrades, battles and past reunions. The same officers who served them durinc the nast vear were re-elected

Te!for the coming 12 months.

There are more rats than human beings. Each of us supports two or three of these pests. They are permanent, uninvited guests in our premises. It costs the United States $200,000,000 a year to feed its rat population. In return for our hospitality they

waste our substance, bring us a choice assortment of diseases, and scatter1 filth. We do little to combat them. Haphazard trapping and poisoning are not effective. The war against them must be systematic, organized, scientific. The Department of Agriculture has made an exhaustive study of this subject and has printed the results in a 24-page booklet with illustrations. Send for this authoritative bulletin and learn how to get rid of these annoying and destructive pests. This is a free government publication and our Washington Information Bureau will secure a copy for any one who sends two cents in stamps for return postage. In filling out the coupon print name and address or be sure to write plainly.

fDo not srnd the coupon to The Palladium. Mail it direct to Washington.

A dinner was served at noon Thurs-

not believe it could survive under the id-,, v,v th Wnmen's Relief corns. The

'prestnt undemocratic system of or-1 0ij veterans and their wives were the

ganization in which there is an equal-!

ity of duty, but not an equality of power." "This distinction is not conducive to harmony and co-operation among the members," he continued. "The possibility of a new world association of nations growing out of the Wash

ington conferences for a limitation of

guest3 at this.

MEXICAN COMMUNISTS WOULD ASSIST MINERS MEXICO CITY. Sept. 8. A vote of confidence in "the revolutionary Socialists in West Virginia" was extended last night by the Communist con

gress, now in session in this city. An

armaments depends upon the United agreement to assist the "revolution-

btates. mat country holds the keyjary socialists m any way possible

to the situation.'

was reached during the meetin?

D. c .)

Frederic J. Haskin, Director, THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM Information Bureau, Washington, D. C. I enclose herewith two cents in stamps for return postage on a free copy of the booklet on Rats. Name '

Street City .

State

sue $58,000 worth of bonds to build a grade and high school building at Williamsburg. H. W. Showalter, field examiner for the state board of tax commissioners, of Indianapolis, was in charge of the hearing. The remonstrators against the proposed new building contended that the present building could be repaired at a small cost and be added to in such a manner as to meet the present requirements.

Opposed to Plans. They further contend that the plans for the new building were not the best, and that if the proposed buildin? was built, another would have to be constructed soon to meet the increasing demand.

As a final wedge in their argument the remonstrators insisted that the present time is not the time o build. They contend that the tendency was now towards a reduction in building

costs and that if the work on th3 new building was delayed until next year or later, the cost would be greatly reduced. Says Building Unsafe. Enos Veal, trustee of Greene township, and his advisory board as well as several people interested in seeim? the new school house built, state that, the, present building is unsafe. That it has been condemned by the state board of health, and is not large enough to care for the students attending school. When the township advisory board filed application for the right to issue bonds to build the new building, a remonstrance signed by about 200 taxpayers of the county was filed againet the issue. There are said to be over 400 taxpayers in the township. A decision on the proposed bond is

sue will not be returned by the state

board of tax commissioners until after

or pi. A3, I r. ouu w di in euiicu. Indications Point Today to Record Fair Crowd (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. 8 This was governor's day at the state fair. With the sun 6hining brightly and a cool breeze blowing indications were that more persons would pass through the turnstiles today than any time previous. Governor McCray entered th grounds early.

services there were of the best and were highly commended by city officials Thursday. "Chalk" Taylor, as he was familiarly known to most people, had been a resident of Richmond all his lifer He owned and operated livery stables in the city for several years. He was engaged in the stock business during recent years. His specialty was horses. He was known throughout the state as one of the best horse judges in this part of the country. Member of Elks. The deceased was always active in Democratic political circles. He was a member of the Richmond lodge of Elks. The flag at the city hall was lowered to half-mast Thursday morning in

i respect to Mr. Taylor. All city offic

ials will call at the home Friday evening to pay their respects to Mr. Taylor, Mayor Zimmerman announced Thursday. Besides his widow, Mrs. Lulu Tay

lor .the deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Clem Kehlenbrink, of

Richmond, and Mrs. Wheaton Tallant, of Laporte, one son, Robert Taylor, of

is still maintained, despite the daily stream of provocative and injurious language which appears to be. ihought wise and timely by the Sinn Fein

leaders. The Daily Mail considered the invitation - to a conference "businesslike" and declared it pointed to the finaltly that "Ireland is offered the real thing and the best thing the British empire has to give."

ARMS PARLEY AGENDA PRELIMINARY WORK IS SHOWING PROGRESS

(By Associated Press) LONDON, Sept. 8. Preliminary work in drawing the agenda for the conference on limitation of armaments to be held in Washington next November is showing considerable progress, it was declared by the London Times. This work is so far advanced, th

newspaper says, that it is possible to

Chicago and a half brother, William j begin informal conferences between

Taylor, of Chicago.

The funeral will be held at the

home." 47 South Eleventh street, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. Mc-

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Weather Forecast

Moore's Local Forecast Occasional rains or thunder showers. The weather will be unsettled for the nest 36 hours, due to a Rocky mountain storm now crossing the plain states. Partly cloudy weather, with occasional rains, may be expected.

For Indiana, by the United States

Weather Bureau Cloudy, probably lo-j cal showers tonight or Friday; mild temperature. . j Temperatures Yesterday Maximum 75 Minimum 56 Today Noon . 7!) Weather Conditions The storm now crossing the Mississippi valley states is causing showers and thunder storms west and southwest of the Great Lakes. Heavy showers are falling over the southern states and local rains over the west and north. The following places report the heaviest rainfall: Vicksburg, Miss., Raleigh, N. C, Galveston, Tex, Mobile, Ala., Sioux City, la., Minneapolis, and Duluth, Minn.

the powers to be represented, in th

conference regarding the exact definition and limitation of the subjects to be' discussed. The newspaper understands these conventions will begin as soon as representatives of the interested powers return to London, and hope is ex pressed that they may rapidly leal to favorable results so that the main features of the agenda may be desided upon by the time the Japanese mission leaves Tokio for Washington. In urging quick action, the Times says editorially: "Since the agenda would mean so much, it will be a relief to the world soon to know that it has been settled. . . "It is a satisfaction to be able to announce that preliminary conversa

tions will begin soon, and that in some quarters they may have begun already." 1 "

ILLINOIS OFFICIALS OFF TO MINE AREA

SPRINGFIELD, 111.. Sept. S. Adjuttant General Frank Dickson and Rpbert M. Medill, director of the state department of mines and minerals, and George B. Arnold, director of labor prepared to leave by automobile this afternoon for the troubled Fluor Spar Mine area in Hardin county. General

Dickson will have charge of the in

vestigation ordered by Governor SmaJ'

j last night. ,