Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 92, Number 92, 18 April 1922 — Page 1

EAIXAB1UM VOL. XjCII., No. 92 Palladium. TCst. 1831. Consolidated With Sun-Telegram, 1907. RICHMOND, IND., TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 18, 1922. SINGLE COPY, 3 CENTS

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RUSSO-GERMAM TREATY STIRS GENOA PARLEY

National Groups Impressed With Effect Treaty Will Have on General Political Situation in Europe. SOME SEE DISASTER BULLETIN GENOA. April 18. The allies have decided that Germans, having effected her own arrangement with Russia in the treaty signed Sunday at Rapallo, is debarred from further participation in the conditions of the arrangements between Russia and the various coun tries represented at the economic conference. Under this decision Germany will be excluded from membership in the conference sub-commission on Russian affairs. A notice embodying such exclusion was sent this evening to the head of the German delegation here. (Ey Associated Press.) GENOA, April 18. The consternation caused by the German-Russian coup in concluding the treaty at Rapallo, supplanting the Brest-Litovsk pact, showed no signs of abating a3 the economic conference delegates continued their deliberations today. On the contrary, as the different national groups examined the pact of the new agreement and deliberated upon Its possible effect on the future balance of power in Europe, they were impressed with the deep importance the signing of this separate pact was to have on the general political situation. The prophets, who, when the economic conference was inaugurated, predicted that it would result either in great good or disaster to Europe, were inclined today to take the view that the congress seemed to be headed in the direction of a disaster which only the coolness of Prime Minister Llcyd George, of Great Britain, and other'conference leaders could prevent. ' Some men In allied circles read into the Russo-German treaty, and especially the manner in which it was signed, a future alliance between these two countries. . .. Experts Meet. The judicial experts of the powers which organized the conference met to consider whether the new pact violates the stipulations of the treaty of Versailles or conflicts with the resolutions of the supreme council at Cannes on which the present conference is founded, and which all the nations coming to Genoa were expected to accept . as the basis of the meeting. The experts later were to. report to an assembly which included not only the chief representatives of the five inviting powers Great Britain, France. Italy, Japan and Belgium but also the leading delegates of the little entente nations who were especially invited because of the vital character of the question to be dealt with and its possible effects on Central Europe. Wonder About Effect. Without exception the delegations of the 34 countries represented here pr wondering what the real effect of th surprise treaty will have on r.ae conference. The pact constitutes rcc- j ognition by Germany of the Russian government, a question forming one of tha chief points of the conference agenda. Hence, the terms "dishonorable" and "disloyal" employed by the British spokesmen in referring to Germany's action and the words of warning uttered significantly by the French that if the conference were employed to construct secret combinations one against another, then Genoa, instead of proving a boon would develop as an obstacle to re-establishment of an era of confidence and peace. Louis Barthou, head of the French delegation, last night sent a long telegram to Premier Poincaire, outlining the situation and presenting his personal views. Collapse Not Feared. Dspite the feeling that Germany acted behind the back of theg conferees, the British delegates apparently do not see any danger of the conference collapsing, even though as the authorized f-pokesman put it, "Germany has broken loose from it." It was stated that after a full discussion of the treaty at Lloyd George's villa, the "delegates decided it was dif- , ficult to imagine any excuse for the action of the Germans." Some of the younger members of the French delegation thought Germany and Russia should be excluded but France's' attitude will not be determined until M. Barthou receives instructions. Nothing better than this treaty could have been devised to support the French attitude toward Russia and Germany in the opinion ot the Italian delegation the spokesman for which declared it "a great political mistake." The Germans expressed surprise that the allies should resent what they called a perfectly logical outcome of negotiates le?My. inaugurated In the treaty "does not in the least interfere in the relations of Russia and Germany with any other state, but simply cancels the past with regard to Germany and Russia and lays the foundation lor future common reconstruction. M. Chitcherin said no especial significance should be attached to completing the treaty at the Genoa conference rather than elsewhere, as it was contemplated long ago. 3 ARMED NEGROES ROB BANKOF $5,000 COLUMBUS. Ohio, April IS Three armed negroes, one of thera masked, l.ranoh nt the Pitizen'a Trust and Sav ings bank in South Parsons avenue nd held up Cashier W. H. Todd, escaping with between $5,000 and $6,000.

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LONDON ASTONISHED BY RUSSO - GERMAN PACT; IS CONDEMNED AS BLOW AT EUROPEAN PEACE

(By Associated Press.) LONDON, April 8. It would not be easy to imagine any possible happening at Genoa which could excite j greater astonishment or more misgiv ings than the ' announcement of the Russo-German treaty produced in the majority of this morning's London newspapers. With one or two exceptions, the new pact Is condemned in the strongi est language as a deadly blow aimed at the conference, at the Versailles treaty and at the peace of Europe; and its negotiators are charged with complicity and bad faith. The Times says "it 13 an open defiance and a studied insult to the entente powers who summoned the conference, and, in a less degree, to all who were invited to attend itl The German pretense that " the choice of time and place for the signature was without significance Is pure impertinences. " 'Russia for the bolshevlsts and the bolshevists for us' has been the basis of the German policy ever since the German government sent Lenin across the frontier with the deliberate intention that he should poison the whole social organism of Russia. See Grave Danger "Germany hoped then and has been hoping ever since that when the poison had done its work she would prey on the corpse. She has now arrived at a stage which she hopes will soon leave her stronger and wealthier than before the war. "With the resources and man power of Russia under her control she would be able at her pleasure to pronounce the treaty of Versailles a scran of PP?r and visit western Europe again with the terrors inseparable from her resurrection as a militarist state. "It is earnestly to be hoped that the entente powers, especially England and France, will seize the earliest possible moment to take up the challenge so boldly thrown down and teach the Germans and Bolshevists alike that the allies are not to be defied and i flouted with impunity. If the challenge is not taken up promptly and firmly, there is an end to the entente." The Daily Telegraph thinks it is the obvious intention of the Russians to force the powers to grant them recognition on the same full scale as Is accorded them by Germany. Inflicted Setback ine agreement is testimony ante to the astuteness, of the Russian delegaies ana to me snortsigniea iony oi their German colleagues, whose ac tion cannot but vastly intensify the distrust of Germany which is the domPORTUGUESE HOP OFF ON MOST DANGEROUS LEG OF AIR JOURNEY (By Associated Press.) TORTO PRAYA, Cape Verde Islands, April 18. The Portuguese transAtlantic aviators, Captains Coutinho and Sacadua, hopped off at 5:50 o'clock this morning for St. Paul rocks on the third and probably most dangerous leg of their flight from Lisbon to Rio Janiero. Their route lay over 900 miles of water, devoid of markers or guides nnl V xr i -w t- r - in t-OflpVl (ha rAnlro n mid.Atlantlc in from 10 to 12 hours' flying. The aviators flew their plane here from St. Vincent yesterday. In preparation for today's start conditions here being more favorable for a successful getaway. The landing at St. Poul rocks Is expected to be difficult, as there Is only a small bay or opening between the islets on the northeast side. This bay or cove is only 56 yards across at the entrance and one hundred yards long and presents some difficulties, even to vessels, except in the most moderate weather. The seaplane is awaited at the rocks by the Portuguese cruiser Republica. which is carrying a supply of gasoline and oil, and which will broadcast the news of the aviators' arrival. . From St. Paul rocks the intrepid airmen plan to fly to the island of Fernando Noronha, approximately 300 miles off the Brazilian coast and from there to Pernambuco.

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ai. a mgu 1 aic n v i , ii 11 11 ia I inating feature of the French policy," the newspaper adds. "They have placed all the mediating influences of the conference in a position of extreme difficulty, and inflict ed a severe setback on Mr. Lloyd George's strenuous efforts to lead all parties in the conference forward in the path of conciliation and mutual co-operation. "The clauses -in the treaty which provide for the abandonment of all claims for compensation respecting the soviet confiscating of foreign prop erty in Russia amount to a betrayal I or all the principles which heretofore governed international obligations and in effect endorse the Bolshevik doc trine and practice which are condemned by every civilized state as striking at the roots of organized society." Diplomatic Victory Says the Morning Post: "Germany and Bolshevist - Russia have won a brilliant diplomatic victory. The treaty is an intimation to the allies (Continued on' Page Twelve) ABINGTON PROTESTS $30,500 BOND ISSUE Protests of the taxpayers of Abington township against a $30,500 bond issue to build a new centralized school building about one mile outside of the town of Abington were heard by Will Hough, of the state tax board, Tuesday morning. Taking of testimony was continued until the afternoon. The hearing on two bond issues was to have been held Tuesday, but resi dents of Boston requested that their hearing be postponed, as there had been a misunderstanding as to the date of the hearing. The Boston township case .will be discussed next Friday, starting at 10 o'clock. Opposition to the new school is based largely on the fact that the present schools are adequate, according to the opponents of the chadfte. j Samuel Clevenger, former member of the townshin ndvisorv hoard, and Lawrence Wissler, blacksmith, of AbIngton, testified Tuesday morning. Opposes Issue "I believe that under existing conditions this bond issue should not be made," stated Mr. Clevenger, when questioned regarding the basis of his opposition. "Wouldn't you think that the pupils might have advantages under the centralized school system that they would not have with the one room school," asked Mr. Hough. "They might have in the way of basketball," admitted Mr. Clevenger. "Well, don't you think it would be a good thing for the community to have a meeting place?" he was asked next. . "Depends on what they meet for," he answered. Sometimes it's better that they don't meet." . . "I didn't know you had that kind of people out there," said . Mr. Hough. The audience laughed. Doubts Wisdom Mr. Clevenger in the course of his testimony, stated that he felt that the trustee and advisory board were trying to "'put something over." "I believe In letting the people of the township or county know what is going on." he declared, in answer to an other question. Lawrence Wissler at the outset ot his testimony stated the basis of his opposition. "I am opposed because of the high taxes and the road situation in the township," he said. "Present school facilities are all right, except that building repairs have been neg lected," he said. "This whole question is whether or not we are to ,have consolidated schools," declared C. O. Williams, in discussing the hearing. "If we wanted the one room school, the present buildings are amply satisfactory." JOFFRE GOES TO CAPITAL (By Associated Press)" : . CHICAGO, April 18. Joseph Joffre, Marshal of France, concluded his visit in Chicago this morning and departed for Washington.

BONUS BILL TO BE PASSES AT THIS SESSION Decision Reached by "Senate Republicans in Party Conference Vote is 36 to 9 on Lenroot Motion.

TO TAKE UP TARIFF (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, April 18. Decision to pass a soldiers' bonus bill at this session of congress was reached today by senate Republicans in party conference. The vote was 36 to 9 on a motion offered by Senator Lenroot, i Republican, Wisconsin. The conference resolution as made public follows: "It is the sense of this conference I that the senate should at this session pass a soldiers' bonus bill and that the Republican members of the fi nance committee be requested to report such a bill within a reasonable I time." The conference also decreed that J thfl ge 6h ,fl roceed to th con. ( sideratlon o the admInlPtratlon tariff ;bm on Thursd vitbout urther delaV The measure will be called at that time, and it was announced that the majority membership would make every effort to hold a quorum continuously. Pastor, Fearing Blindness, Starts Oat Afoot to See Harding While Eyes Good SAN FRANCISCO, April 18 Rev. W. F. Damewood, a local minister, declared today he would start Thursday for Washington, D. C, afoot. The minister said he expected to go blind soon and that he wanted to see a president while he could. The minister, who is past 60, . will take about 75 pounds of .luggage with him, which hei said he would haul in a small wagon He will start with $5 in cash. Snowed 73 Years Ago Today, Reporter Is Told "Seventy-three years ago today it snowed," said W. H. Trusler, elevator man in the court house building, Tues uny. "How do you remember that far back?" he was asked. "I was born onthat day," he answered. Relatives of Mr. Trusler presented him with a solid gold ring, in which is set a cameo that is over 100 years old, to commemorate the day. The ' cameo has been in his family for that length of time. Amateur Wireless Plant Not Nuisance, Court Rules LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 18. An amateur wireless plant is not a nuisance, according to Chancellor . J. E. Martineau, of Pulaski chancery court, who has refused to issue a restraining order against tw,o local radio enthusiasts, father and son, to prohibit them from operating their wireless outfit between 9 p. m. and 7 a. m. The restraining order was asked by several persons who complained of buzzing noises caused by the radio set interfering with their sleep. The chancellor declared that the noise is one to which persons must become accustomed. NEGROES ENTER CAR, GRAB MESSENGER, ROB HIM OF $11,000 fBv A-Esnclated Prs) KANSAS CITY, April 18 Two negroes with revolvers singled out a ! bank messenger on a crowded street I car here today, oraerea mm to get on j and enter an automobile, and robbed him of ?11,000, of which $4,000 was cash. Weather Forecast FOR RICHMOND AND VICINITY By W. E. Moore. Fair tonight with frost, probably heavy; Wednesday fair with rising temperature. The. rapid increase in air pressure due to the cold wave over the northwest indicates low temperature tonight with general frost in Wayne county." Probably freezing temperature following by moderation Wednesday afternoon. , Temperatures for Yesterday. Maximum ...7? Minimum 48 Today. Noon - .CO ..Weather Conditicns The severe Rocky mountain storm which caused tornadoes and floods over the central portion of the United States, has passed to the lower St. Lawrence vally. A cold wave has prevailed over tl e northwest with temperatures of four above zero at Yellowstone National park, and freezing cold as far south as northern Texas. Another storm is developing over the Rocky moun ( tains. For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Wednesday; not much change in temperature; frost probably tonight. - Paid Circulation Yesterday, was 11,608

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- Five hundred families are homeless lands have been inundated for days as a Iil., and surrounding districts. ' Flood for the first time in 78 years. Sam Florida when notified his store was in of his stock floating out the windows MAIL LATE BECAUSE TRAINS ON PENNSY DELAYED BY WASHOUT Richmond's mail was late Tuesday because of the delays experienced by three Pennsylvania trains eastbound. The delays were caused by a bridge being out at Farrington, 111. - Train No. . 114 made the trip over the bridge safely Monday, but the structure . went out soon after, and Train Nos. 6, 144 and 20 were forced to detour to Effingham, 111., about 60 miles from Farrington, No. 144 was forced to back up from Farrington to Effingham and . detour in. No. 144 was due in Richmond Monday night at 11:45, but did not arrive until late Tuesday evening. No. 20 was due Monday afternoon at 4 : 45 o'clock, but also was delayed, getting in late Tuesday morning. Trains are now coming through in good time. ANTHRACITE MINERS, OPERATORS RESUME SETTLEMENT EFFORT (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, April 18. Efforts of anthracite miners and operators to settle the pending strike were resumed here today when members of their joint sub-committee on wage contract negotiations . reopened the series of conferences which began two weeks before the strike was called April 1. The issues of the strike have not yet been defined according to members of the sub committee. Although the operators have refused point blank to grant the miners' 19 demands for , hig'aer wages and altered working con- . ditions, they have thus far in the conferences declined to make specific their counter-demands. All of the 19 demands have been submitted, one by one, by the miners' delegates. In rebuttal the operators have challenged four of the demands, leaving 15 yet to be considered. ' Crux Is Expected The crux of the situation is ex - pected to be reached the latter part of the week, when the operators Indicate they will make known the percentage of reduction in wages they will ask the strikers to accept. . - In the meantime the public clamor for anthracite coal Which operators had predicted would develop as soon as the strike became a fact has failed to materialize. The reserve stocks first estimated to be sufficient for about 10 weeks remain almost intact producers announced today. Prices have actually been reduced by some distributors without stimulating the market, it was reported. "Anthracite is going begging," .said a New York broker today. "We can't dispose of it at any price. We can't even give it away." i, The bituminous situation, it was reported at operators' headquarters here today, remains at the deadlock into which it was thrust by the refusal of producers to confer with the strikers at the-invitation . of the house labor committee. Although unionization of non-union fields has been rapid, they asserted last week's production of 5.600,000 tons was more than halt sufficient to supply the current needs of the nation. PITTSBURGH, April 18. Easter Monday passed, mine and coke planx operators in western Pennsylvania and In fields on the western edge of the central regions were today awaiting return of . non-union workers to their plants, many of these employers having expressed their confidence that in spite of efforts of union organizers ' (Continued on Page Twelve.)

Homeless by Peoria Flood

and fifteen thousand acres of farm result of flood conditions in Peoria, waters invaded the business district Woodruff, a wealthy grocer, was in danger. On his arrival he found part of the building. , INDIANA, FISH, GAME ORGANIZER TO TALK TO LOCAL SPORTSMEN State Organizer A- E. Bodine, of Indianapolis, of the state fish and game division, department of conservation, is in the city to interest the fisher men and hunters concernig.th.e. reor ganization of the county Ssh and game protective association, which -will take place at a public meeting Wednesday night at the courthouse. President Kelly thinks the time is due for a gathering of the clans, and will call the meeting to order at 8 o'clock in the circuit courtroom. State Organizer Bodine will address the sportsmen concerning the state's activities at the present time. Fish and game protection will be his subject. The local association has done much to make better sentiment for fish and game protection, states Mr. Bodine. The future work of the association will be devoted to stocking streams, gravel pits and ponds, both public and private, in order to make all waters in this section raise more fish. It is a conservation movement that is growing by leaps and bounds, says the state official. "Both the state and the nation are raising great amounts of game fish, such as bass, wall-eyed pike, crappie, bluegills, and rock bai, which are excellent species for stocking in Indiana waters and a share should be planted in this vicinity," Mr. Bodine says. This, the local club intends to do this summer and hopes the public sentiment will be favorable for better protection. It is an educational and con servation movement, says Mr. Bodine,' which-is the best method of making better fishing. The. meeting Wednesday night is free for everybody and the general public ig invited. EDWARD TREF2, AIDE TO HERBERT HOOVER, TO SPEAK AT DINNER Edward F. Trefz.- of Los Angeles, 1 Calif., aide to Herbert Hoover, has been obtained as the principal, speaker at the big civic dinner of the Chamber of Commerce which will" be held in the K. of P. hall Monday evening, April 24, at 6:30 o'clock. ' "Capitalizing on Richmond's Opportunities and Resources" will be the subject of Mr. Trefz's talk. - . Mr. Trefz is rated as , one of the most talented orators in the country and has won great fame throughout the United SJtates because of his wonderful organization .work during the war. As an official nf the Ios Ane-A-

les Chamber of Commerce and close 'not be as great as had been expected, friend of Frank Wieeins. fnrmerlv of! The latest figures show 32 known

Richmond, he. has directed -many of dead. 13 in Illinois, 17 in Indiana and the war activities in southern Cali-two in Missouri; 300 to 400 injured fornia. He was then asked to join! and property damage running Into mllHerhert Hoover's forces and lend his! lions of dollars. Previous reports

ability as a speaker on food conserva - tion work. studied Allied Needs ' He was first directed to go into the: war area of France and Italy, working with Mr. Hoover and studying the needs of the allies from a food standpoint. He then returned to America so that he could tell his story of the need of reconstruction work in Europe, and organize the United States Food administration to assist the allied forces. . Mr. Trefz probably will arrive early next Monday afternoon and will be greeted by a special committee, appointed by Chairman Heun, for the occasion. He will make a survey of Richmond. K. ' ' Invitations to the dinner will soon be mailed by the campaign executive committee. The piice of the dinner will be $1 a plate. ."

17 ARE KILLED IN INDIANA BY SEVERE STORM

State Recovering From Ef- - fects of Tornado Today Damage Estimated to Exceed $ 1 ,000,000. . , 300 PERSONS INJURED (By Associated Pref : INDIANAPOLIS, April 18. Seventeen persons are dead, more than 300 injured acd a property loss estimated at more than a million dollars waa the' toll of yesterdays tornadoes which swept western and central Indiana, according to figures revised here this afternoon. It may be several days, however, beore the correct figures will be known, owing to the confusion in the stricken areas. It was definitely established this afternoon that 10 persons had been killed at Sloan In Warren county; jwo persons were reported missing at Orestes where three persons are already known to have died in the tornado which struck there late yesterday afternoon. Seven were known to have been killed at Hedrick, and reports receivfd today said several had been injure! seriously. The injured had been taktn to a hospital at Danville, 111. - At Williamsport three were known to have been killed, while Brook, a small town in Newton county,, reported that two had been killed and several injured. The national guard company which is assisting in the work at Hedrick. wa not ordered to the scene by state officials, but proceeded to the stricken area of their own initiative. Town Destroyed ' Hedrick was virtually destroyed by the high wind. Railroad service to th town had not been resumed this afiernoon. Railroad traffic In Indiana was de layed today because of the washouts which yesterday compelled the line to abandon service on several divisions. . Officials in . the stricken areas declined to estimate the amount of damage, but it was believed it would run beyond a million dollars. White river was reported to be receding by weather bureau officials today. Many rivers and streams in Indiana yesterday had reached the flood stage today were reported to have left their banks and spread over the surrounding country, but it is believed that they will begin to recede within 24 hours should clear weather prevail. Fair weather, with probable frost tonight was forecast by weather officials. DANVILLE. 111., April IS. The following list of dead was compiled her-?: Mrs. Albert G. Anderson. Ogden, 111.: Grover Johnson. Hedrick. Tnd.; William Grady. Hedrick, Ind.; Grace Grady, Hedrick, Ind.; Mrs. Philip High, east of Hedrick; Mrs. John Marsie, on the Hunter farm; Florence Kuntz, 14, on the Hunter farm; Paul Gritton, six,- east of Hedrick; Ruth Gritton, aged three months, east of Hedrick; Goldie Smith. 17, Hedrick. Many of the seriously injured and others not so badly hurt were brought to Danville hospitals for treatment. Danville doctors were called to the storm center zone after . it was reported, and worked throughout the night. . Mrs. Etta Hurley, who. with her 13-year-old daughter, was alone in her home at Hedrick, was stripped of her dress, but only slightly hurt. The 16-month-old child of James Downey was blown from the house into, a garden and deposited In the soft mud, unhurt. A garage was demolished by the storm at Fithian, III, and an automobile carried nearly-.a quarter of a mile and dropped In. a pasture. " ' " ' ' A barn on the Scott Page farm was lifted and carried away, but the horses were left standing uninjured. - The barn at the home of Thornton Hagler, near Bismarck, 111.; was turned around on its foundations, but re mained standing and is little damaged. CHICAGO, April "18. Sweeping northward through the middle western states, a storm which had Its origia in the Rocky mountain region Sundry, had passed over Ohio today, leaving in its wake death and much destruction. A loss of nearly fifty, lives was attributed to the storm which developed considerable energy as it progressed over Illinois and Indiana, trking in many places the form of tornadoes Damage to property will mount into millions of dollars It is believed. . V Revised figures on the casualties and damage caused by the storm which swept over the central states yesterday and last night indicated at noon today that the loss or life would ! which placed the dead at close to 50 i were found to be caused by the crip- ! pled communication facilities, which brought duplicate reports from various

sections, which it was impossible to reach directly. "- ' ': Red Cross headquarters today Bent quantities of blankets, cots, tents and tent stoves into the area nortn ot Cairo, III- tor the relief of flood eufferers. The tents and stoves - were sent from Springfield. 111., and the other supplies from here. Relief Work - A worker went to Centralis, T1U to see what was needed there as a result of the tornado, and arrangements are being made with the Danville, Til., Red Cross chapter to assist with, relief work at Hedrick, Jnd. - Accompanied by rains , which Bert streams then swollen, coursing far be. (Continued on Page Twelve)