Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 92, Number 21, 25 January 1922 — Page 1

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VOL. XCII., No. 21 Palladium. Est. 1S31. Consolidated With Sun-Telegram. 1907. RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING; JAN. 25, 1922. SINGLE COPY, 3 CENTS

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POLL LARGE VOTEjELIEF Cardinal of Belgium Expected to Get More Votes on First Ballot than Any Foreign Cardinal. BURY POPEThURSDAY (By Associated Press) ROME. Jan. 25 The funeral of Pope Benedict will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, it was announced at the Vatican today. Pilgrims today continued to arrive from all parts of Italy, camping in the open air before St. Peter's in the hope of getting a glimpse of the body. More than half a million persons have filed past the catafalque in the two days on which the body has been exposed, the crowds, though orderly, taxing the gendarmes charged with keeping them in line. Meanwhile the foreign cardinals continue to arrive for the conclave of the sacred college at which the new pontiff will be elected. Cardinal Mercier of Belgium, who is looked upon as somewhat of a "dark horse" in the election, is expected in time for the funeral. It is acknowledged on all sides that he is certain to poll more votes on the first ballot than ny other foreign cardinal. Center of Interest. Interest in the election centers creatly upon its possible effect on the relations between the Yratiean and the Italian government. Cardinal Maffi is represented as being supported by the group favoring a reapointment, while Cardinal Gasparri, now acting head of the church favors continuance of Benedict's policies of tolerance without recognition. Cardinal Merry del Val, also mentioned as a possible choice, is supported by the faction favoring absolute separation. This group is thought to have more than a. majority in the conclave. ' A two-thirds vote, however, is necessary for election. Cardinal Bourne, Archbishop of Westminster, arrived today from England and visited St. Peter's, where he rendered homage to the dead Pop. Crowds Still Flock. The statement has appeared in several newspapers that Crown Prince Hurbert visited the cathedral yesterday to view the body. This is semiofficially denied through the Stefeui ntws agency. The body of the pontiff will be placed in the sepulchre in the left lateral nave or the basilicia. Despite the inclement, weather today crowds continued to flock to St. I'eter's. REQUIEM HIGH MASS IN HONOR OF POPE HELD HERE THURSDAY Requiem high raa will be celebrated lor Pope Benedict XV in the Catholic churches of Richmond, Monday, Jan. 30, according to an announcement V.'ednesdav. Similar services will be held in all Catholic churches in the jstate. Following is the letter received by the local' pastors from Bishop Jo- : eph Chartrand : "Dearlv Beloved Brethren It has pleased Almighty God to call to Him-j rlf. His vicar on earth, our holy fath er. Pope Benedict XV. "The suddenness of his passing has been a shock to the church and to the world. We are hardly able, at this moment, to fully appreciate the magnitude of our loss. "During the. troublous times in which he presided over the destinies of liie church, he gave ample proof that he was a providential man. a worthy t uccessor to St. Peter, and equal, in many ways, of the noblest who preceded him on the throne of the fisherman. "His incessant efforts to restore peace to a distracted world, to .mitigate the horrors of war and all its attendant and subsequent miseries, revealed the nobility of his character find the tenderness of his great heart lor nil the people. "His reign though one of arduous, thankless labor and keen sorrow, will be recorded by future history as one nf the most brilliant in the annals of the papacy. "Step by step he moved, quietly, yet most effectively, until all of a sudden the world saw looming up on human ity's horizon, a truly great man, Benedict XV. It was his mission in a short time to do much for the church and for the world.' "It is but. natural that profound sorrow should fill our hearts over the withdrawal of his august presence. "Whilst we bow with unfaltering trust to the will of Him, who does all things well, it remains for us to manifect our love and gratitude to the departed father of Christendom by offering our prayers and good works for the repose of his precious soul. We hereby order thaon Monday, Jan. 30, there be celebrated in every church of the diocese a high mass of requiem for the deceasd pontiff. We urge all th people of the diocese to offer their holy communions and good works for ihe mighty leader who has fallen on the field of honor, that eternal peace and happiness be his forever with God." Indiana Grain Meeting At Wabash March 2-3 (By Associated Press) - WABASH. Ind., Jan. 25. The annual meeting of the Farmers' Grain Dealers' Association of Indiana will be held here March 2 and .1, accord ing to an announcement received bv the chamber of commerce from J. fc. Minch, president of the association.

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NATIONAL G. OF C. WILL URGE TARIFF RATES BE FLEXIBLE (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 25. Legisla tive provision for flexible tariff , rates to be administered by a tariff adjustment2 board having "quasi-judicial" functiong is included among other tariff recommendations which the chamber of commerce of the United States has been committed by a referendum vote of its membership announced today. Other propositions adopted in the referendum were "reasonable protection for American industries in de structive competition," maintenance of the "anti-dumping" principle, encouragement of export trade and adequate tariff measures to meet foreign descrimination. The vote on the question of American valuation basis for levying duties was announcing as 979 for and 833 against, lacking the necessary twothirds majority to commit the chamber definitely. The vote on the question postponing tariff legislation pending stabilization of world trade condi tions also was indeterminate being 734 for postponement and 1,110 against it. Want Consistent Policy. Discussing the proposal for a flexible tariff system to be administered within limits prescribed, by a special adjustment board, the tariff committee of the chamber, in its recommendations transmitted with the propositions voted on declared such a board should be vested with quasi-judicial functions distinct from the investigating and fact-gathering functions of the present tariff commission. The purpose of the proposed board, it was said, should be to provide a consistent tariff policy in the face of fluctuating trade conditions and its tariff rate decisions, although limited in range by congress, should "become as effective and binding" as duties new fixed by legislation. FARM CONFERENCE FAVORS STATE RULE OF RAILROAD RATES (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 Recommendation for the repeal of the commonly known guaranty clause of the transportation act and return to the state railroad commissions of control j nvpr fttntf ratp T-n i-rtlcil nHav Yr ! a sub-committee on railroad transportation of the general transportation committee of the national agricultural conference. The vote on the repeal of the guaranty clause was 12 to five, and on the return of the state railway powers 11 to six. Marketing was the general subject for discussion at today's open session, the speakers including Governor John M. Parker of Louisiana. Robert McDougal, president of the Chicago Board of Trade; G. Harald Powell, manager of the California Fruit Growers' exchange, and Carl Williams, president of the American Cotton Growers' exchange. Opinion Divided. Opinion among' delegates was divided today as to the probable effects of the statement criticising the conference issued yesterday by J. S. Wannamaker of South Carolina, Some predicted that nothing further would be heard regarding differences in the con-i lerence, while others expressed the opinion that Mr. Wannamakers protest was the first appearance of a wide divergence of opinion which might be seen again. The committees which organized yesterday and assigned details of their duties to sub-committees were prepared to get down to work today follow ing the conterence session. Delegates expressed very keen Interest in the subject of commodity financing, which is in the hands of the committee on agricultural credits and insurance. This committee is expected to make recommendations for providing farmers with working capital on terms of equality with financial aid available to other industries. Some form of crop insurance also is expected vo be included in this committee's recommendations. MRS. ANNA FETTA, 64, SUCCUMBS SUDDENLY The lifeless body of ..Irs. Anna Fetta, 64 years old, was found early Tuesday morning on the kitchen floor at. her home, 412 South Twelfth street. She died either late Monday night or Tuesday morning, according to her son. Martin, of Indianapolis, who has a letter written by his mother Mon day. Her husband. Harmon Fetta, talked with his wife late Monday night, It Is said. Coroner Bond said Wednesday that her death was caused by heart disease or a dropsical affection. Mrs. Fetta is survived by her husband, Harmon Fetta. and two sons, Oliver and Martin. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home. Burial will be in the Lu theran cemetery. The Rev.' J. P. Miller. pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran church, will officiate. Friends may call Wednesday afternoon and night. TWO AND ONE-HALF BELOW ZERO, RECORD Coldest weather of the season was reported for this section Wednesday morning when Weatherman Moore stated that the thermometer went as low as 2Vz below zero. The temperature reached the minimum early Wednesday morning, and by Wednesday noon the weather had moderated considerably. It is expected to continue to moderate until Thursday when light snows are predicted to arrive.

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CARR, OF RUSHVILLE, "REAL DIRT FARMER," REPRESENTS SIXTH AT FARM CONFERENCE

PALLADItM SEWS Bl tlKAU WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 At the agricultural conference now in session in Washington the sixth congressional district of Indiana is represented by one of its largest farm land owners, Owen L. Carr of Rusli county, a "real dirt farmer," as he describes himself. j Mr. Carr believes that pood wiU re-, suit from the conference, principally! because it will serve as a medium for; conveying to the general public thej very acute economic situation the j farmers of this country are confronted ; with. He does not, believe that the! enactment of relief legislation will only partially aid in solving the prob-j lems of the agricultural interests, "During the past year congress has provided much helpful legislation for the farmer, and there are other measures pending which will also provide some measure of relief, but it is my opinion that the farmer will not enjoy normal prosperity again until the economic readjustment, now in progress, has been completed. It's foolish to believe that the only thing necessary WILL SELL TOBACCO FROM CO-OPERATIVE STORAGE TOMORROW t mvr-Trtv t.- t oLEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. ..he initial financial needs of the re - cently organized burley tobacco grow - ers' co-operative association oversubscribed by more than a million dollars, the officers and 50,000 members tomorrow of the warehouses here when the tobacco pledged to the association will go on sale for the first time this season. Other warehouses in the association will open Monday. Unpledged tobacco has been on the market for some time and has been bringing prices considerably higher than those paid last season. A total of $5,136,700 ha3 been pledged to the association, according to an announcement made today by James C. Stone, president, with other banks and individuals expected to increase this amount The initial requirements of the association are estimated at between $5,500,000 and $4,000,000. Formed Last Fall The burley association, comprising the blue grass region of central Kentucky and several counties in each Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia, was organized last summer and fall following the previous season's disastrous j prices. Preliminary steps toward organization of the tobacco growers of western Kentucky and Tennessee already! have been taken, and it is expected by those interested that next season will see practically all of the tobacco raised in the state sold through co - operative marketing associations. Bandits Scoop Up $2,500 At Pine Lawn, Mo., Bank ST. LOUIS, Jan. 25 The Pine Lawul robbed today of $2,500 by three bandits who escaped in an automobile. Three employes were compelled to lay on the floor, face downward whjle the money was scooped into a sack. The bank was held up and robbed of $650 last September.

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can I hate her?" asked Maria Jeritza star. And the dimming Tosca, Ger to restore good times Is to pass a few laws," Mr. Carr said. t He believes that a reduction in freight rates, for agricultural products would provide the greatest measure of relief for the farmers of Indiana and j neighboring states. "I believe such ; (Continued on Page Three) GOLD WAVE RELIEF HERE BY THURSDAY j INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 25. The coldest weather of the winter was experi'enced here at 6 a. ni. this morning when the thermometer registered one degree below zero. It began an immediate ascension, however, and in three hours had climbed to nine degrees. A maximum temperature of about 20 above was predicted for the afternoon, with a light dropping off tonight. , WASHINGTON. Jan. 25. Relief by Thursday from the cold wave which has been general for the last 48 hours throughout the eastern section of the country was promised by the weather bureau today. "Fair and cold weather was predicted for tonight in the middle AtlanItic and New England states, to be I followed by rising temperatures probI ably tomorrow over those sections, the j Ohio valley and in the Carolinas. The j present cold wave brought the first ! snow in four years to sections of South Carolina and Georgia, J f Weather Forecast MOORE'S LOCAL FORECAST Increasing cloudiness followed by light snow late tonight or Thursday; fresh to brisk east to southeast winds; rising temperature Thursday. The center of the cold wave which is moving eastward will be followed by general moderation throughout Indi ana and the central states. With conditions favorable- for light snows by Thursday night if not tonight. For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Cloudy and warmer with probably snow flurries tonight or Thursday. Temperatures for Yesterday " . Minimum 'd ' - : y Noon Weather Conditions .The severe cold wave is centered over the Great Lake region and northeastern states. o k , ."r.V - 30 below zero over Wisconsin. Michi gan, New York and the New England states. It was 2Vs below zero here this morning. The coldest place on record was 46 below zero at White pRiver, Ont. It is decidedlv warmer in the northwest; 31 above at Medicine Hat. Cold, wet weather over the southern states. Heavy rains, and rains and sleet in Texas. ' Paid Circulation ' Yesterday, was 11,543

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ser Problems Satisfaction Expressed Today Over Siberian Settlement. NEW UNDERSTANDING (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 The work j of the arms conference appeared to be moving rapidly toward conclusion today and the far eastern committee, having disposed of the Siberian ques tion at the same time that a virtual agreement was being reached on the sole remaining issue of the naval re duction plan, met again to begin the final wind-up of lesser problems. Yesterday's high speed developments were regarded by some of the delegates today as having cleared the way for the final adjournment of the conference possibly within- a week. Satisfaction was expressed in both Japanese and American quarters today over the outcome of the Siberian discussions which ended by adoption In the far eastern committee yesterday of a brief resolution, proposed by Secretary Hughes, providing that the pledges given by Japan as to the policy under which she is retaining ' troops in Siberia and the secretary's i statement of the American position on the question be spread upon the conference record. Hughes Gratified. The secretary expressed special gratification, with the Japanese pledge against territorial designs in Russia, while reiterating the hope of hi3 government that Japan would find it possible to carry out "in the near future" her expressed intention of withdrawing troops from Siberia. The committee then took up a proposal by Elihu Root, to create an international commission to study the question of wireless communication in China which went over for further discussion today. Settlement of the Pacific fortifica tions question by substituting for the British plan of definimr a latitude' and loneitude boundarv for the status 1 quo zone the Japanese suggestion! that the islands to which the prohibition against further fortification is to apply be specificially listed, left only ts formal approval in text by the Japanese government needed to finally complete the naval treaty. The Japanese agreed that the Japanese Bonin group should be included under the prohibition. New Understanding Another agreement was reported yesterday reversing the previous informal understanding of the delegates regarding the Pacific four power treaty and providing that it shall not be construed as applying to the major Japanese islands. The formal agreement took the form of a series of notes, already signed and to be formally exchanged for the record before the Washington conference adjourns. While the Shantung negotiations were adjourned until tomorrow, there were indications of increasing activ ity outside to aid in bringing about an asiefiutnt on tne isingtao railroad issue aim conierence oniCiaiS in Close tr.v, .;n, t 1 1 ' " " " 1 1 ii liic vwmyi U1IIIOC TI1UI t UL the Americans and British predicted! that a settlement was "very near." Obregon, Americans Confer on Oil Matters (By Associated Press) MEXICO CITY, Jan. 25. President Obregon. and Minister of Finance DeLa Huerta were to confer today with a party of Americans headed by Harris Hammond, president of the International Petroleum company, in regard to oil production and taxes. Other members of the nartv are Tat.

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who is accompanied bv his sister. Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, widow of the former' i,nitea btates ambassador to Great! Britain. EDISON'S MACHINE SCOOPS AND PRESSES SNOW INTO BLOCKS (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Jan. 25. A briquetting machine, invented forty years ago by Thomas A. Edison to solve the problem of snow removal from the city streets has been turned over to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for further development, and may soon be seen on New York's streets, it is declared by members oi the society. The invention calls for an automo bile briquetting machine to run aloi g ! snow covered streets, scoop up snow - land turn it out in compressed blocks ,J which could be stacked on the side of ls'tk. r 1 ....! .. ' -' - v. v i. iui icmuvai All Ulllll ai 1.1 weather came. Mr. Edison tried out his invention I years ago and found it worked successi fully. Owing to his many other activities, however, he never found time to develop his scheme, and for this rea son has turned his invention over to the engineers' society. "The experiments were entirely successful," Mr. Edison wrote the society, 'but we figured that we could have gotten much better results if we had used a larger compressor. I think that a competent engineer could readily figure out an efficient unit for this kind of work." $250,000 FIRE LOSS ttiy Associated Press) UNIONTOWN, Pa., Jan. 25. Fire which damaged 10 buildings here early today caused a loss estimated at $250,000 and threatened one section of the city.

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sen? Miss Katherine Butterfield. Miss Katherine Butterfield of Weiser. Idaho, receives a scholarship at the University of Chicago as a result of writing the prize winning essay on "Good Roads" before the road builders' convention held in Chicago. : The prize is awarded by one of the large tire companies. NEW YORK OFFICIALS TAKE STEPS TO BLOCK MENACING EPIDEMICS (Bv Associated Press NEW YORK. Jan. 25 City health officials were today taking steps to block the further progress of a threatened influenza and pneumonia epidemic which was augured they claimed by the rapidly growing number of such cases in Greater New York since the first of the year. ur- K0'al b- Lopeiana. city neaitn commissioner, speaking before mem bers of the Queens chamber of commerce last night uttered emphatic warning. "Under present conditions" he said, "an epidemic disease might get such a start in the congested areas as to sweep the town and kill a million. New York Is worse off today,, than it was during the terrible epidemic of 1918, because of the housing situation. "For the sake of the health, morals and safety of New York, Louses must be built. We shall face every epidemic with grave concern until the people of New York are properly housed." Cases Reported. Dr. Copeland said today that 123 cases of influenza and 102. of pneumonia had been reported in Greater New York in the previous 24 hours. On .,nF anrl iTnnHa,. ht ci ,-fi-,o

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There had been 108 cases of influenza in 190 hospitals between January 1, and three days ago. In the same hospitals in the last three days alone, Dr. 7"u J-"" , " " , j """ "" muucui auu t.npitmnTiia ht ronnrtci ctiaoH 1 " .......... steady increase since the first of the 'earRICHMOND WILL GET BUFFALO FOR PARK, ACCORDING TO LETTER Edward Hollarn, former park superintendent, announced Wednesday that he had received word from District allotted to this city to be placed in Glen Miller park. The letter will be presented to the board of works Thursday morning by Mr. Hollarn. The crating and shipping charges amounting to $40 are to be borne by the city, according to the letter. The animal to be shipped is two years old, I and will be sent from the national for est at Cache, Okla. It was over two years ago that the first effort was made by Mr. Hollarn to have a buffalo allotted to the park by the government. The matter was taken up through Representative R. N. Elliott. The first application was put in two days later and a second application was made in September, 1921. It is in response to this letter appli cation that the animal has been al-i lotted to this city. j Plans for Space. Plans had been made several months ago, to have the animal placed between the E street entrance and the railroad, it was said Wednesday. A strip of ground approximately five acres in extent was to be set aside for this purpose. The. buffalo will be shipped within 10 days of receipt by the district forester of the $40 after the bill has been passed by the board of works, Cincinnati values each of its buffalo at $500, Mr. Hollarn said Wednesday. To Consider Bids. Opening of bids for supplying the city building with 50 tons of coal will occupy the board Thursday morning. The hearing on the final assessment roll for 'the opening of Southwest First street, continued from a previous meeting, will be concluded. City Clerk Baltz Bescher has received a communication from officials at Newark, Ohio, asking what car fare is in effect here, and stating that car fares there are six cents, with motor busses, charging five cents, cutting in on the trade. The busses pay a license fee of $180 per year, it was stated.

DISREGARD MELLON ON BONUS BILL To Originate in House Will Be Drafted at Once To Enact Tariff Bill Before, Session Ends.

AGREEMENTREACHED CBr Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 25. Assurance that the permanent tariff bill will be reported to the senate early in February and passed before the close of the present session, was given Repurlican leaders in the house by senate Republican leaders at a conference today. Agreement was reached at the conference that the proposed soldier bo nus bill should originate In the house. House leaders said a measure would be drafted at once by the ways and means committee and probably reported to the house in two weeks. House members who attended the conference reported that they insisted the legislation program be speeded up so that congress could adjourn by June, and said that senate leaders expressed themselves as hoping that all important legislation could be disposed of at that time. leaders of both houses were said to have agreed that senate consideration of the armament treaties should not interfere with enactment of the permanent tariff bill or the annual appropriations bill. Stand on Treaties. Suggestions were made, it is understood, that the senate either dispose of the treaties, within the next two months, before the final rush caused by debate on supply measures, and the tariff bill begins, or wait to take them up at a special session of the senate. The suggestions have been received favorably by some of the senate leaders, and opposed by others. Beyond the decision to have the bonus bill originate in the house, the handling of that measure, was not finally determined at today's . conference, which it was announced will be followed by frequent meetings of the steering committees of the two houses in the future. The bonus bill will be the subject of a house republican conference tomorrow. Despite the obstacles raised by Secretary Mellon and others to the bonus legislation, the . leaders of both branches of congress " today were said to be in accord that the bill should be passed before adjournment. Question Open. Whether taxes or other means to raise the funds would be included in the bill was a question left open. There was said to be some sentiment among the leaders to pass a bill granting the bonus, and leave until the next session provisions for meeting the obligation. me treasury s rea&uua iui vuu un transmitted in a letter from Secretary Mellon to Chairman Fordney of the house ways and means committee. Writing to Mr. Fordney yesterday in response to a request for an expres- ! sion of the department's views. Secre fnrm dtr!-irert that anv attemnt , tary Aleuon aetiareu mat any aiicuij. l to provide for the bonus through use of the principal and interest of the foreign debt to this country would be "futile as well as unwise," and that an attempt to do so through new government borrowings would be "dangerous in the extreme." If there is to be a bonus, however,, the secretary said, it "must be provided for through taxation, and through taxation in addition to the taxes imposed by exisiting laws." Expects Deficit. Estimates of government receipts, and expenditures for the fiscal years 1922 and 1923 showed there would "more probably" be a deficit than a surplus, he said, and there had been no allowance for such additional expenditure as would be involved in a soldiers' bonus for the first two years. On the most conservative estimates he said, this would probably be not less than $850,000,000. In disposing of the congested senate calendar some leaders at today's conference urged that the farmers' cooperative marketing bill be next pressed in the senate after disposal of the pending allied debt bill. This was not determined definitely but was said to be probable. The conference today was attended by Speaker Gillett, Representative Mondell, Republican floor leader, and steering committee members of both houses. SOLDIER SONS PREVENT EVICTION OF MOTHER (By Associated t-ress) NEW YORK, Jan. 25 A grayhaired mother escaped eviction frcm her flat today through the pleas of her youngest son, Sergeant Joseph G. Summers, of the marine corps, and telegrams addressed to the court by her two older boys, both enlisted men in the army. Her rent was $150 in arrears, but the landlord. John Ileilman, agreed to waive all claims to back rent and allow Mrs. Summers to keep her $30 a month flat until Feb. 10, as she requested. Armed Body Guards Youngstown Mayor (By Associati.-d Press) YOUNGSTOWN. O.. Jan. 25 An armed body is staying close to Mayor George L. Oles, day and night, as a result of threatening letters received by the mayor, it was learned today. Reports have been current for a week that threats have been made by members of the lawless element to "bump off" C?s because of his activities to clean up the city. ,