Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 92, Number 13, 16 January 1922 — Page 1

MOND PALLADIUM M VOL. XCIL, No. 13 Palladium. Kst 1831. Consolidated W ith Sun-Telegram. 1907. RICHMOND, IND., MONDAY EVENING, JAN. 16, 1922. SINGLE COPY, 3 CENTS

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TREATMENT OF DISABLED VETSf LAYED Memorial Presented to President Says 3,500 Mental Sufferers Now in State Institutions Neglected. CONDITIONS DESCRIBED

CT?y Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 16. Asserting that more than 3,500 mentally disabled former service men now placed in state institutions were victims of such cross neglect, indifference and profiteering" as constituted a ' black reproach on the honor of the nation," the disabled American veterans of the World war in . a memorial presented today to President Harding, urged immediate action by the government looking to the treatment of all such cases in federal institutions. Neglect cf these cases in state institutions, the memorial said, is committing to permanent insanity many of the victims who by timely treatment probably could be cured. Describing the condition of "contract" cases of this class in the institutions of the state of Ohio as typical of those in "practically every state,' the memorial asserted the government had "farmed out the insaffe ex-service men of Ohio to state asylums which are notoriously overcrowded, under-manned and inadequately equipped to treat and care for them." while it has not provided ore federal institution for this purpose in the state. Sleep on Floor. "For example," the memorial site," in the longview asylum of Hamilton county, Ohio, there are 42 gallant soldiers who broke down mentally under the stress of war, although Longview is so overcrowded that 240 of the inmates sleep on the floor like cattle every night." "Of the 250 mentally disabled placed in all the institutions of the state, of whom it was said, physicians believe half might be yared by treatment, not one, the memorial asserted, was receiving "medical treatment of any kind for their mental diseases and cur able cases are being daily doomed to permanent insanity." None of the institutions, it was further asserted, segregate their tubercular patients An average profit of $300 on each patient out of the $547.50 annual maintenance fee paid hy the government was shown in figures for the nine institutions of the state cited in the memorial as recentely having been made public by Dr. H. S. MacAyeal, director of the state welfare department. The profit per man ranged from $276.66 for the Athens state hospital to S320.S3 for the Institution for FeebleMinded. Suggest Early Action In hundreds of cases, it was asserted, relatives are refusing to commit mentally disabled veterans, who might be restored to useful citizenship, to conditions in the "contract" asylums, most of which, the memorial said, "are nothing more than lock-ups." To make adequate provision for the tieatment of all mental cases in federal institutions, the organization urged that the president use his influence in securing early action by congress on the pending measure to appropriate $16,000,000 for this purpose, citing the report of the special senate committee that 4,375 more beds were urgently needed, beyond what would be provided by existing appropriations. During the two years or more before federal facilities could be increased to take care of all cases, the memorial urged that "infinitely more rigid supervision" of "contract" institutions be provided by the Veterans' bureau, and ;hat to co-operate in this an independent commission of former service men be appointed in each state. It further recommended that every institution receiving money fro mthe government tor the care of disabled soldiers and sailors "be required to spend every ilollar received for the benefit of stich soldiers and sailors exclusively." Establishment of government dispensaries as part of the emergency system for treatment of mental cases and assistance of the government in organizing a program of community social service to co-operate in that work also was urged. VOTE ON VOLSTEAD ACT IS OHIO PLAN (By Associated Press) CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 16. A fight to repeal the Volstead art and permit the sale of two and 75 hundredths per cent beer and light wine, will be carried to the voters of Ohio this fall under the terms of the referendum law, according to Capt. W. H. Stayton. managing vice-president of the national association against the prohibition amendment. Petitions will be circulated and a vigorous campaign waged to determine whether public opinion has changed since the act became effective. Cleveland has been chosen as state headquarters for carrying on the battle. MISSING AIRPLANE . REACHES ISLAND (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 16. The commercial seaplane reported lost off the coast of Florida has arrived at the i-iland of Bernini, south of the Bahamas, according to a report received by the navy department. Naval orders directing sub-chasers to search for the aerial cruiser have been rescinded.

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en Mrs. Oscar Hammerstein NEW YORK, Jan. 16 All her resources exhausted, her beautiful jewels gone, the building her husband erected as a monument sold over her head, Mrs. Oscar Hammerstein, widow j ui me great: impresario, is in imminent danger of being dispossessed from the modest apartment she occupies on the upper floors of the Manhattan Opera House. Without counsel to present her case Mrs. Hammerstein, who was the beautiful Emma Swift before she became tne wire or the celebrated Oscar, ap-i pearea in person and tearfully pleaded , ior a postponement of the suit brought against her by her stepdaughter, Mrs. Stella llammprctAin T,"o'i1th, nnertt . . v ... nif,, jii cocufc owner or tne Manhattan Opera House, with tears in her, eyes, Mrs.1 Hammerstein said: "When the Manhattan Opera House was sold over my head to satisfy the judgment obtained' against me by my stepdaughter, I retained three humble rooms there as living quarters for myself. "I have nowhere else to go, no other place I can call home. Now I am threatened with a dispossess. If executed it means that I will be thrown out on the street. "The people who are back of the ! attacks against me caused my husband's death. Now thev have turned against me and are doing everything m meir power to drag me down. Justice Giegerich, who had listened 1 earnestly to Mrs. Hammerstein, granted a week's stay. ENGINEER'S REPORT SUBMITTED TO BOARD AT MONDAY SESSION The annual report of the city engineer, Dell B. Davis, showing work accomplished in the past year, as submitted to the board of works Monday morning, sho ed that construction work amounting to $191,097.98 has been done by the department. The amount exceeded the total cost of the work done in the past four years by $18,520. j Two sewers were completed, the j South Seventh street sewer from i Main to South C street and the South E street sewer from South Eleventh to South Fifteenth streets. Taving jobs included. Fort Wayne avenue from South A street to North D street. South E street from South Fifth to South Twenty-third street, and North A street from North Second to North Third street. Street widenlngs covered in the past year included that of North Third street from North D to the C. and O. railway, and School street from the G. R. and I. railway to the alley east of Boyer. Street Openlnas Openings taken up in 1921 were few. Only one street. Southwest First from the National Road to Southwest E, ; was opened. j Water main extensions included I three 500 foot extensions on Boyer, i mage ana uaturr streets, in Benton Heights, also a 10 inch circulating main on School street from Boyer to Maple. Recommendations of the engineer were three in number, first th?t a plumbing code be adopted by the city to safeguard the health of ths people and guard agninst defective work; second, that the council and board of works agree on a construction program for the future, before the meeting of the budget committee In September, in order that the contracts might be prepared and better bids on them secured in the following February. Third, that an appropriation be set aside for the purchase of ground for the final development of the city park system. Summary of Work. In a summary of work done in the past year and the means by which the money was raised, the name of each job is set forth, with the amount of money raised by the city and property owners involved. The report is printed on blue print paper and is attractively bound in the same material. A table shows the organization of the city government, and another table shows street mileage in the city. Railway Conferences Resumed By Hoover CP.y Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Jan. 16. Conferences between railroad executives and leaders of railway employes' union, which have been inaugurated under the direction of Secretary Hoover with a view to eliminating disagreement and controversies were resumed today with executives representing the principle road of the country in attendance along with head of the four brotherhoods.

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TOIIO PLY; TURN TO FAR EAST Text of Agreement Reached Saturday on Surrender of Leasehold Approved by the Delegates. shantungHsgusseo (By Associate I Press) WASHINGTON, D. C, Jan. 16 Still awating the receipt by the Japanese delegation of its instructions from Tokio which are expected to permit-completion of the naval limitation treaty, the arms conference today prepared to turn again to the study of the Far Eastern and Pacific questions. The text of the agreement reached by the Chinese and Japanese delegates on Saturday concerning the surrender by Japan of the Kiaochow leasehold to China was formally accepted by the two delegations today when the Shantung conversations were resumed. The arms conference entered another week today which was expected to see the naval program wiped off the slate and the Shantung: issue, if not finally settled, at least so far ad vanced toward that point as to permit the delegates to direct their attenion undividedly to settlement of the remaining issues in the far east. The Chinese and Japanese delegates continued today their efforts to dispose of further collateral questions in the Shantung negotiations while awaiting fresh instructions from Pek-i s ing and Tokio bearing on the compromise proposals for settlement the central issue involving conditions. !fnr riert.of , Ml.; 1. .p , v. . v ...luiMnu ( vr y li i iit vJl tilt; 1 alUXtao Tsinanfu railroad. $191,000 EXPENDED BY RICHMOND FOR STREET BUILDING

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. Discussion of routine business, in-jof eluding lettirt? of the contract for the lamps of the city to Harry Wood 0f -n- i T-i . the Wood Electric shop, and receiving the report of the city engineer, fea-

tured the board of works meeting Monday morning. The board signed a contract for a right of way for the power line across the G. R. and I. railroad near the Crystal Ice company plant, Monday. The contract provides that the city pay the company $5 per year for the right of way in order to establish the right of the company to the property on which, poles are now standing. ' The annual report of the city en- j gineer, received by the board showed j that over $191,000 had been expended! by that department for various con- j struction work in the past year. This is the largest amount ever spent by the city for this branch of the city government except in 1915 he said. No formal action was taken on the report. Discuss Cars. The matter of supplying a car for the city market master and one for the dairy inspector was taken up. The

Doaru aeciaea mat both the men nortert todav tn the eenitp hv its fi cmiiH tho c0 ti, iL.iportea toaa 10 lne senale fy ns -

was instructed to write letters to the department heads to that effect. Fire Chief Miller anneared before . i , i . . .... i

; Z , . r,eT1 ot tne TPS age without waiting for the adjournof the chemical tanks which have been ! , - t.

used by the department for the past 25 years. He said figures on the proposed repairs could be' obtained in time for the next board meeting. He was instructed to ohtain them. Members of the board of works went on a tour of inspection of city fire stations with Chief Miller, after the meeting. DAUGHETRY PRESENTS EULOGY OF WHITE'S SERVICES AS JURIST fBy Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Jan. 16 AttorneyGeneral Daugherty presented to the

supreme court today for its permanent crats present today. Senator Simfile engrossed copies of the resolution mons of North Carolina and Senator recently adopted by the bar of the Jones of New Mexico, voted against court eulogizing the public service of ( reporting the measure, the late Chief Justice Edward Douglas I

White. Chief Justice Taft, replying for the court, likened -the term of service of' his immediate predecessor to John Marshall, "that great interpreter ot ! the constitution."

Mr. White's service as a jurist, he!ness ,ate tonight or Tuesday, followed said, covering 27 years, "embraced ! by 6now Tuesday or Tuesday night; two wars and a period of serious so-! somewhat warmer, cial and business reform involving I Decreasing barometric pressure over substantial necessary changes in ourtne west wiU cause the weather t0 methods of government," while ,hebecome unsettled before Wednesday "enormous material expension of the wih, sn.0. or s'eet' ,, ,t . 4 latter half of the nineteenth century! For lndiana by Jh U"1 stats developed a corporate power and po-eather Bureau Fair tonight; shghtHtical control through wealth which y ,warm(f tonl$ht J" north and centhreatened the welfare of the Re-11 Prti,ons'- Tuesday cloudy, probpublic." iably local snows.

Oiipf Justice Taft nnttin ti,Q .,rt ---ut.l.lli IUV f-' x I which he said Mr. White took in the' formulation of the attitude of the government in enforcement of anti-trust legislature, declaring his opinion in the Standard Oil case to have been "the most satisfactory exposition of its purpose and scope in the books." URGES TAX EXEMPT SECURITIES BARRED By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 16. Adoption of a constitutional amendment prohibiting further issuance of tax exempt securities wa3 advocated today by Sec-1 retary Mel'on at a hearing before the house wavs and means committee. j

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REPUBLICAN SOLONS CALM OVER HAYS' ACTION;

DISPLEASED WITH HiS IMIXAIJllM XEWS BIREAU WASHINGTON. Jan. 16. Announce ment that Will H. Hays, postmaster general, had resigned his cabinet potfolio was received calmly by a number of Republican members of congress. There is no disguising the fact ! that the new movie magnate lost much ! of his one time popularity with many his political associates in congress D' the methods he prescribed for the ' ?election of Postmasters. And there iis no mistaking the fact that Repubncan party workers throughout the country have been equally disgruntled. Under the Hays plan the selection of postmasters is largely left to the civil service commission, supposedly through competitive examinations, and for -ach office the commission submits to the postoffice department a list of three eiigible3. The department, in turn, permits the congressman in whose district the office is located to' ALLIED FOREIGN DEBT REFUNDING MEASURE REPORTED FAVORABLE (Bv Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 16. With the provisions suggested by Secretary Mellon eliminated, the allied foreign j debt .refunding bill was favorably recn airman JMccumuer said it was the purpose to press the measure for pass mem oi uie arnus vouiereuce. r-.cepi for a provision that the refunded bonds to be accepted from the foreign governments shall mature not later than June 15, 1947, the measure virtually is in the form in which it was passed by the house last October. It proposes a commission of five toi ennduct thp refunding negotiations, of! which the secretary of the treasury i .1 i - i . rr-u . "U c . . would be chairman. The other four members would be appointed by the

'president "by and with the consent oflfhe proposed resolutions did not golfense the minimum fine is $200 and a

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Provisions previously written into 1 release of all political prisoners," and the measure by the committee andjdwelt on the excesses which he said

eliminated today would have provided that interest payments be made semi annually and that the rate of interest be not less than five per cent. Democrat members of. the committee had insisted on these provisions, and after the elimination the DemoWeather Forecast MOORE'S LOCAL FORECAST Fair this evening, increasing cloudii cmpcraiurcs .or t csicrnay Maximum 4.1 Minimum 20 Today Noon 25 Weather Conditions The storm which crossed the Great Lakes Saturday night is followed by a decided rise in barometric pressure, which resulted in temperature of 8 above zero this morning. It is moderating in the west, with local rains in the south and snows in the northwest. Paid Circulation Saturday, was 11,670

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f - Nautique, Cannes, France. Upper photo APPOINTMENT METHOD i select for appointment one of the three eligibles. It is often the case that when a congresman receives a list of eligibles for a postmastership the name of the man he had wanted to appoint is not included, and, in many instances, his (Continued on Page Three) INDIAN CONFERENCE ATTEMPTS TO DRAFT AGREEABLE.PLATFORM ... Bt-Associated "Press) BOMBAY, Jan. 16 The conference of representatives of all shades of public opinion, summoned by the Pundit Malaviya and a number of other non-party leaders, opened here yesterday under the chairmanship of Sir Chutter Sankaran Nayar, with two hundred delegates in attendance. As a result of the discussion, in which M. K. Gandhi, the non-co-operationist leader, took part, the differences between the various parties appear to be narrowing. An attempt will be made to draft resolutions to which all the delegates wiil be able to subscribe, a sub-com-mittee being appointed for this purpose. Following the appointment of v, -7. Vu 7 the sub-committee the conference was adjourned until today The proceedinr were held in priv ate, but. it is understood that the Pundit Malaviya in his opening address described the development of the non-co-operation, which he ascribed to the blunders of the government and its unjustifiable policy of repression. He outlined the conditions under which an honorable settlement of the Punjab, Khalifat and other outstanding questions would be possible. Addresses Gatherina. After Mr. Jinnah had exnlained the oDjects ot tne conference and urged i ttio itocinKilitir .f ...... 1 . . V l , .1 ' . . tfte desirability of round table discusj sions, Gandhi addressed the gathering !lar enough, he sajd. He wanted the nd.u iwen commiueu Dy tne government under the pretext of maintaining law and order. Gandhi said he was prepared to attend a round table conference unconditionally, if it were convened bv the vicercy, but wanted a change of "heart on the part of the government and penitence for the grievous wrongs it had inflicted. Other speakers also dwelt on the government's repressive policy. After the debate the sub-committee on resolution was appointed. ,i v. ... . .

LYNN T. MORGAN, FORMER RICHMOND MAN, WINS MARY T, R. FOULKE PURCHASE PRIZE

Lynn T Morgan of New York City was awarded the Mary T. R. Foulke purchase fund prize of $123 for his canvas,'"The Old Homestead," Sunday afternoon at the opening of the 25th annual exhibition by Indiana painters in the public art gallery. Mr. Morgan was formerly a resident of this city, and is said to have received his first inspiration here. First honorable mention was given Clifton Wheeler, of Indianapolis for canvas "The Young Orchard," and second honorable mention was awarded Miss Lucy Taggart. of New York and Indianapolis, for a small canvas, "Provineetown Sketch." Description of Painting. The winning canvas, small in size, is painted in pure, bright colors, in which there are warm contrasts made by the warm yellowish light and bluo ! shadows. Shafts ol light fall across the picture, which is an impression I formed by an overspreading tree be fore a door and window of the homeI stead. The picture is of the modern I school and was awarded the prize, because it "presented a single, vivid imi pression not confused by unnecessary 1 details." Harold Putnam Brown, of

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Formation of an international finance corporation to aid in the economic rebuilding of Europe Is one of the results so far accomplished by the allied supreme council, now in session at Cannes, France. The council meets In the Cercle Nautique, which was an exclusive club before the war and during the war was used as an officers' club for Americans by Y. M. C. A. Most of the delegates are staying at the Carlton hotel, one of th prettiest hotels along the Riviera. shows the Carlton hotel there. PRIVACY OF HOMES WILL BE RESPECTED BY POLICE OFFICERS "Privacy in the homes in Richmond : will not be disturbed by officers searching for liquor law violators unless the police department has good reasons to believe that it is being kept for sale at the place searched," Mayor Handley said when asked about theliquor enforcement program in this city Monday. "We haye no desire to stop the playing of cards in private homes for prizes or interfering with the personal liberty of the people so long as such actions do not injure others, but games that are run on a commercial basis should receive the attention of the police." "In order that the citizens of Richmond may not misunderstand the attitude of the mayor on law enforcement, it might be well to state that he is following the statement made by him prior to and since the election, viz., 'That boards and heads of departments ' wi" oe selected for their fitness and willingness to work and will not then be Interferred with by the mayor or the personnel of the departments be dictated by him. "He has named a police board and a superintendent and he has not instructed them to do this or that, and the enforcement of the lav- is in their hands. However, any cases brought i before the mayor as police judge will ' be disposed of in accordance with the law and evidence in each case." Citizens of Richmond who have been laboring under the belief that thev are permitted under the laws of Indiana to possess intoxicating liquors in any quantity and for any purpose, have been mistaken, according to local attorneys. The Indiana prohibition law Is a "bone dry" law. No beverage containing more than one-half of one per cent of alcohol is permitted. The Indiana law provides that any persons found violating the prohibition law must be given a minimum j fine of $100 and costs, to which may ! V, ..,17,-.,) , . J T . c . be added a jail sentence of from 30 days to six months. On the second of jan sentence ot from 30 days to six months is compulsory. VOLCANO BELCHES FORTH ASHES; SNOW MELTED SAN ANTONIO, Tex., Jan. 16 Popocateptl volcano which again has awakened, is belching from its crater an enormous quantity of ashes that are hurled far from the mountain, says a dispatch received by LaPresna, a Spanish language newspaper published here. Snow which always covers the summit of the volcano, has melted which leads Mexican observers to believe that a serious eruption is due. Columbus, Ohio, speaking for the jury told their reasons for awarding the prize. He described the picture as a "vivid momentary impression" th incident being a door and a window with the light falling on it. The canvas upon receiving the prize become one of the gallery's permanent collection. ine canvasses receiving honorable mention also are vivid, brilliant and impressionistic. Wheeler's "The Young Orchard." with a brilliant green field, and the orchard, beyond which stretch the purplish hills in the distance. Miss Taggarfs picture is a water color, scene at Provineetown Mass., common in subject, but unusual in treatment. Jury of Awards. The jury of awards was composed of Randolph LaSalle Coats, of Cincinun. iiminnan; Ji. r. iirown, of the Dayton Museum of Arts; and Harold Putnam Brown, director of the Cnim. bus Art school, at Columbus. Ohio All are young artistswho have already achieved distinction. Mr. Coats, who

ai one time a resident here, received his education in art at the Herron Int Continued on Page Four)

GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND TURNED OVER Powers as Vested . in British Authorities at Dublin Trans

ferred to Provisional Government Saturday. '. . DUBLIN CASTLE SCENE (Ry Associated Press) . DUBLIN, Jan. 16. The governmental powers for Ireland as vested in th-? British authorities at Dublin castle were turned over today to the provisional government of Ireland as constituted last Saturday under the Anglo-Irish treaty. The transfer wat made by Viscount Fitzalan, the lord lieutenant in the privy council chamber. . Dublin castle, the ancient frat of British authority in Ireland, occupies about 10 acres of ground, but. excepting St. Patrick's hall the apartment? are small and the building is of a motley and unimposing appearance One exception to this is the chapel, a Gothic building of the early 13th century. The castle was originally built in the first two decades of the 13th csntury, and there are still some portion', of the building that, were constructed in this period. But nearly all of th structure is of the 16th century and later. LONDON. Jan. 16. Dublin advices indicate that the governmental departments at Dublin castle will be handed over to the cabinet of the new Irisii provisional government today. Accounts differ as to the form the ceremony is to take, but one generally accepted is that the Irish ministers will visit the castle and there be received by the viceroy who will formally hand over the offices. There are some reports, however, there will be no formal transfer and that the cabinet will ask the existing heads of departments to continue their work until the new government gains a firm seat in the saddle, when business gradually would pass into its hands without publicity. .. . At any rate, matters 'seem tacitly arranged and there is every indiction that the transfer will occur smoothly and in accordance with the wishes of the new government. It is reported in Dublin that the boycott on British good3 will be revoked soon. Several of the London morning newspapers allude appreciatively to the brief proceedings in the south Ireland parliament Saturday, which they regard as dignified and business like. They also commend Arthur Griffith's handling of the railway situation. RETURN OF PREMIER STIMULATES INTEREST IN ENGLISH POLITICS (By Associated Press) LONDON, Jan. 16. The English political situation, especially the question as to when the government is going to call a general election, has again been brought into prominence through the return from France of Prime Minister Lloyd George and the removal from the foreground of the Irish situation. There was a fairly general opinion among the political writers in this morning's newspapers that the election, which recently was foreshadowed for February, would not occur then, and probably would not be held before May at the earliest. It is said that Mr. Lloyd George discussed the matter informally with some of his colleagues last evening, when he became convinced that an early election was undesirable. Among the reasons supposed to have brought about this decision are the strong opposition of the Unionists to such a step, and the collapse of the Cannes conference, from which Mr. Lloyd George brings nothing to offer the electorate except the decision fo call an international economic conference at Genoa. The position of Ireland is also regarded as placing a great obstacle in the way of an early appeal to the country. - Discuss Early Parliament The possibility is being debated of an early convening of parliament for the special purpose of passing legislation necessary for complete establishment of the new government of Ireland, in which case the Times suggests the election immediately should follow. Other reports ignore this, assuming that parliament will not assemble until the time already arranged. Jan. ."0, when it will take up the Irish legislation, which it is contended must b' out. of the way before an election can satisfactorily be held. The current week will be one cf great political activity, both the Unionists and liberals having important meetings scheduled. Mr. Lloyd George is to speak before the coalition liberal convention on Saturday, when it is supposed, if nothing previously transpires regarding the date of the election, he will make a definite announcement in this connection. ILLINOIS WOMEN FORM NEW PARTY SPRINGFIELD, 111., Jan. 16. A new political party to be called the Roosevelt Progressive party and run entirely by women filed incorporation pa- ! pers today with Secretary of State Emerson. The incorporators are Chii caPO and Oak Park women. The corporation certificate says the

new party will nominate and support candidates who are not subject to domination by invisible government or to the control, dictation or domination of r'itipol hnosj ,