Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 93, Number 22, 25 January 1923 — Page 1

A .ABIUM H . AXU SIX-TELEGRAM VOL. XCIII No. 22 Palladium, Kst. 1831. Consloidated With Sun-Telegram, 1907. RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY EVENING, JAN. 25, 1923

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FINAL GOAL ATTAINED IN FARBflRELIEF Legislation Has Had Right of Way

Br MARK JUTtXIVA WASHINGTON. D. C, Jan. 25 With the passing of the second of the farm credit bills, the one known as the Lenroot-Anderson bill, the farmers will have come close to the end of their program for legislation aimed to be directly beneficial to themselves, although they still have in mind some legislation dealing with railroads and the like, which they hope will be indirectly beneficial to the farmers. The aggregate of farm legislation passed during the two years of the present congress has been impressive. There has been more legislation In behalf of farmers than on any other one subject, and farm legislation has always had right of way. Just lately, when the President of the United States attempted to secure right of way for his Ship Subsidy bill, the farmers elbowed it aside in order to take up the two recent farm credit measures. Most of this farm legislation has been intelligent and careful. Even the regulation of the grain exchanges, which was regarded at the time of its introduction as drastic, is now 'generally accepted as useful. Probably the one exception to the characterization of this series of farm legislation as intelligent and careful, is the tariff bill. Farmers Dominate Bill. While the tariff bill is, of course, universal in its application, it was essentially a part of the farmers' program. The farmers took the lead in making the rates, they dominated the bill throughout, and at all times the first consideration of everybody who had anything to do with making the bill was to defer the farmers and to give them whatever rates .they wanted. Whether all this was a good thing for the farmers to do is now doubled by many of the farmers themselves. Whatever may be the merits of a very high tariff from the point of view of ihe country as a whole, or from the point of view of manufacturers in whose operations the cost of labor ruts a large figure, the farmers have iodic to doubt whether the present tariff bill has been or can be particularly beneficial to them as a class. However this may be, the tariff bill i.s the one exception, if it is an exception, to the rule that the farmer legis lation has generally been framed with intelligence and care. And yet, at the end of the program, one is led to Wonder 'whether, the farmers haven't all along over estimated the capacity of congress to cure their troubles. Agree on Necessity For example, there was never any ; doubt of the need for the purpose meant to be achieved by this farm credit legislation now pending. Everybody admitted the necessity and the justice of giving to the farmer the same access to credit that other business men have. The two bills in which this- purpose is expressed are the results of literally month after month of hard and patient work on the: part of able men, not only farmers, but bankers and business1 men. The two bills in their final form give every kind of relief that was asked for. The Capper bill already passed, permits associations of farmers to organize their own bank3. The Lenroot-Anderson bill provides for the setting up of a system of farm credit banks for which the initial capital is to be provided by the federal government. The two measures combined meet every request that the farmers have made. And yet, your correspondent is informed, by one whose authoritative information in this field cannot be questioned, that these two farm credit measures will not do as much for the farmer as would the single device of taking into the Federal Reserve System all of those small banks throughout the farming region which are not now members of the system. This authority roints out. that these little country banks really are a farm credit ' system in themselves. Wasteful Duplication. So long as they exist, it is a waste ful duplication to set up another farm credit system under government auspices. In Iowa, for example, there are 740 banks with a capital of $36,000,000 and resourefs of $436,000,000 which are not members of the Federal Reserve System. In the six corn belt states there are 3,621 banks eligible for membership in the Federal Reserve Svstem, with aggregate resources of $2,554,051,000. In the entire country the number of banks eligible for membership, but not now members of the Federal Reserve System is 9,676. The real answer to the farmers need for credit on the same basis as other business men would be to lead these nearly 10,000 to join the Federal Reserve System. Still Dissatisfied. Apart from the specific matter of rural credits, as regards the farm situation in general some of the most thoughtful students of this subject say that when the end of the program of beneficial legislation comes, the farmer is sure to have a feeling of expectations unfulfilled. Much of the legi:lation will help, but the help will be fractional compared to the farmers expectation. The help will be fractional also in proportion to one thing that could help the farmer greatly. That one thing is restoration of the world to what President Hardinsr once called "normalcy." Not until Europe reaches political stability and until thereafter the world gets going on a normal basis, will there be conditions likely to make the American farmer reasonably prosperous. (Copyricfct,1923 by the New York Tr. .ne News Service).

Dayton Test Flights

J ft Cwl ? ifTZa, rs p,-'x-il By Central Press DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 23. Enthustic over the success of the first trial flights of the helicopter, Dr. George de Bothezat, the inventor, and officials of McCook aviation field are preparing for additional test flights of the machine within the next few days. Dr. de Bothezat, chief of the special research branch of , the field, believes that it will soar to a much . greater height in future trials, due to many improvements now being made. He hopes it will attain a height of 700 feet on its next flight. In the initial trip the machine remained in the air for one minute and forty seconds, reaching a height of about eight feet. On its first trip the helicopter was 16 PERSONS INJURED WHEN N,Y. TRAIN HITS . STANDING WORK GARS (By United Press) NEW YORK, Jan. 25. Sixteen persons were injured early today when a passenger train on the Third Avenue Elevated line crashed into the rear end of a standing coal and work train near the Fourteenth street station. William Williamson, slightly injured motorman of the passenger train, declared that he con'd not see the lights of the coal and work cars because of a heavy fogg. Wet, slippery rails prevented him from making an emergency stop when he did see them, he said. The passenger train smashed a work car on the rear of the standing train to splinters. St'ats were torn loose from the floor of the passenger coaches, windows were smashed and the passengers buried beneath . the debris. , " The Fourteenth street station agent, hearing the crash and screams of the injured, turned in fire, police and hos pital alarms. After extraction from the wreckage, emergency treatment at the station, many of the passengers were found injured seriously enough to be taken to the hospitals, while others were sent home. Neither train left the structure. HEARTY WELCOME GIVEN U, S. TROOPS BY BELGIAN NATION ANTWERP, Jan. 25 A hearty welcome from the Belgian nation awaited the homeward bound American troops upon their arrival' here this morning to board the transport St. Mihiel. M. Deveze, the minister of war, paid a glowing tribute to America's part in the great conflict. "Thanks to the American boys," ho said, "the unjust aggression of which Belgium ws the victim did not remain unpunished. Belgium could not therefore refrain from expressing her gratitude at this moment of departure. "The American troops, numerous, valiant and disciplined, came to contribute efficiently to re-establish the integrity and independence of Belgium. With them on the battlefield our own soldiers fought victoriously for the lib erty of the world. "The Belgians will keep in pious memory those American heroes who fell upon Belgium's soil. We shall derive from our common souvenirs and our common bereavements a con fiding and reciprocal affection that distance can never weaken.", - . The minister recalled the generous aid accorded by America to the civil population of Belgium and said in con elusion: "We wish you bonvoyage toward your America, which in the darkest "hours we felt to be so near us in thought and heart."

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rtsWWmw rf T,i piloted by Maj. T. H. Bane, former commandant at the McCook field. Dr. de Bothezat piloted it on subsequent flights. It is stated by McCook field officials that commercial aviation will benefit more than any other branch of aeronautics through the 'new invention, which it is believed will revolutionize flying because of its ability to rise vertically without a roomy taktng-off place. The machine, it is declared, will permit of short flights and ascending or landing in a short space such . as in streets of a city, which, it is explained, is impossible at the present time. "The helicopter will make possible (Please Turn to Page Two) Athletic Women Beauty Eyesores Artist Declares By LINCOLN QUARBURG CHICAGO, Jan. 25. Women who specialize in athletic contests lose their beauty and feminine charm, Indiana Gyberson, prominent artist, declared in an interview here today. Women athletes are eyesores to the landscape, according to Miss Gyberson, who advocates plenty of outdoor life and exercise, but frowns on professionalizing sports for women. "Over-indulgence in athletic activities develops an unwomanly type of beauty and adds nothing to health," Miss Gyberson stated. "The muscular man is attractive a muscular woman is ugly. "Women who train for athletic events, as, fon example, tennis, overdevelop certain portions of their figures. I have never yet seen a woman athlete, with the exception of swimmers, who had a beautiful form. Athletics as Hobby "On the other hand, I have known scores of women who make athletics a hobby, but not a business, who are perfect types of beauty and living examples of health and right living. Many are models. 'Artists would not consider picking a model from the Amazons who make up our army of women athlets." Miss Gyberson pointed to her model. Hazel Daly, acclaimed by Chicago critics- the perfect type of American womanhood, as a personification of beauty and health. "HaTiel is like the Spartan athletes of centuries ago," Miss Gyberson said. "She is not overdeveloped phys ically,' nor does she ' lack the sex charm so often found wanting in the woman-who makes athletics a profession." . Miss Daly is an outdoor girl with a penchant for riding and swimming. But these activities are very incidental to her .daily -program which includes m sic, art and dancing, feminine proclivities seldom found in the women athletes. "Lake the women of the classic ages, she combines art with physical culture. The result is a harmonious creature of health and loveliness." HOTEL FIRES SEND 500 INTO STREETS (By United Press) CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 25 Two hotel fires sent 500 half clad persons scampering into the streets here early today. Property damage was estimated at $10,000. - Three persons were overcome by smoke but will recover. . Firemen checked a blaze in the Her mit Inn, after it had damaged thej building to the extent pf $2,000. Guests in three neighboring hotels ; evacuated when the blaze threatened! to spread. J Patrolman Henry Dier- climbed a; waterspout to the second floor of the j Central Hotel, broke through a window and gave-the alarm. .

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5 is. -kmm ? The "ds Bothezat" helicopter rising vertically; lower left, closeup of the pilot at the "stick"; lower right, tha . Inventor, Dr. George de Bothezat. MAYOR OF PORTLAND IS READY TO PRESENT PROOF OF ASSERTIONS (Spef'nl to The Palladium) PORTLAND, Ind., Jan. 25. "I am ready to offer positive proof that Capt. E. A. Fulton and other uniformed officers of the National Guard marched six paces in front of the Klan members during part of the parade downtown, and that uniformed officers shook hands with the Klansmcn and told them, 'Go to it, we're for you,' " said Mayor Thomas Flemming Thursday, questioning the thor oughness of Adjutant General Smith's investigation which resulted in an apparent exoneration of the guardsmen. The short time spent in investigation, the manner in which it was conducted, the few persons questioned ami the failure to consider or to admit testimony which was known to be available, are pointed out by citizens as evidence of an ill-considered and hasty policy which was little designed to bring out. the facts. The early appearance of the adjutant general Monday morning in advance of Gov. McCray's letter posted at 7:30 Monday evening promising a thorough investigation, is another suspicious circumstance in the eyes of Portland citizens. Dissatisfied with the Investigation. "We feel that a proper investigation-would have taken more time and assumed the nature of an open inquiry conducted according to military custom, with privileges of accepting evidence from any one who had a knowledge of the conditions," said the editor of a Portland paper, Thursday. "Local militiamen who are not Klansmen agree with us in this opinion. "There is much evidence that could have been presented that was never asked for. The mayor has affidavits in his possession which support the charges made, and these are ready to be presented to any proper inquiry. The manner of conducting the inquiry was described in detail by the editor. ."Adjutant General Smith came in- ( Please Turn to Page Three) Weather Forecast FOR RICHMOND AND VICINITY By W. E. Moore Rain tonight or Friday; moderate temperatures; thawing weather, with fog. 1 The storm which occurred over the Rocky mountains Wednesday is moving eastward, which indicates moderate temperatures, with rain or fog, during the next 36 hours. Temperatures Yesterday at the Pumping Station Maximum Minimum Today Noon 36 31 34 Weather Conditions: Temperatures continue above normal throughout the Ohio river and about normal over the i central states, and below normal over the lake region. It is raining and sleeting over the eastern states and it is partly cloudy over the central states and there is mostly rain and snow in the western states. It is very cold in southern Canada. Temperatures are from 20 to 28 below zero at Manitoba and Ontario and around the Hudson Bay region. - The storm over the Rocky mountains is increasing in size and the center is moving toward the Great Lakes. For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau: Unsettled tonight and Friday, probably rain south and rain or snow north portion. Somewhat warmer tonight south portion. Paid Circulation - Yesterday, was 12,189

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MURDERS AT (LAN'S DOOR Evidence is Flinty, Says Defense (By Associated Press) BASTROP, La., Jan. 25. The state open hearing here into the so-called Morehouse hooded atrocities investigating flogging, deportation, kidnapping and the death of two men, was concluded today after having been in progress since Jan. 5 Leon Jones, of Mosel, Miss., the last and only witness today told of having een two cars with masked men near lake LaFourche, the night Watt Dan iel and Thomas Richards were kidnapped near Bastrop. Two bodies, identi fied as those of Daniel and Richards were found floating in the lake on Dec. 22. Before adjournment of the hearing Attorney General Coco made a statement to the court concerning outrages in the parish charging the Ku Klux Klan with responsibility for them. Coco Blames Klan The attorney general, who address ed the court immediately before adjournment, declared that since the advent of the Klan in the parish there had arisen "a condition of disorder and lawlessness, which has ripened into a supercession of constituted authorities by the Ku Klux Klan, and the establishment of a government of its own." The parish he added, "was on the brink of riot and bloodshed," when Governor Parker sent troops here and initiated the investigation. Says Klan Responsible Mr. Coco declared that while it might be conceded many Klansmen did not actually participate in actions of lawlessness, "they nevertheless may be deemed responsible therefor by reason of their silence and inaction." The text of the statement follows: "The stat ehas decided to discontinue these proceedings, for the present at least, and for such time as conditions may Justify their resumption. The hope is expressed, however, that this may not become necessary. "Before taking our leave of your honor and of this parish, I desire to express my gratification at the orderly and dignified manner In which these proceedings have been conducted and my pleasure in the assistance we have received from the officers in obtaining the prompt attendance of our wit nesses and in preserving order. Lawlessness Arises. "On the other hand, it is my very painful and humiliating duty to refer! to the deplorable conditions in this j parish as revealed by the evidence, j The proof is convincing that since the advent of the Ku Klux Klan in this parish there has gradually arisen a condition of disorder and lawlessness which has ripened into a supercession of constituted authorities by the Ku Klux Klan, and the establishment of a government of its own. from which a reign of terror and chaos have resulted, and the parish was on the brink of riot and bloodshed when the governor sent the militia here and these proceedings were initiated. "While it may be conceded that many klansmen did not actually participate or encourage these many acts of lawlessness and crime, which finally culminated in the murder of Watt Daniel and T. F. Richard, they may nevertheless be deemed responsible therefor by reason of their silence and inaction. Those offenses and crimes were committed in the name of the order, under the protection of its regalia, and in the use of its recognized methods and practices, and under the leadership of its officers, the principal of which has, for the last six months at least, brought about a condition in this parish which is a blot upon our civilization and brings into question the proud title of American citizenship. Floggings Commonplace "The flogging of citizens, their deportation and banishment and other kindred offenses were but mere pastimes and of such frequent occurrence that they were accepted as common place things, the protest against which c j?r: a. ' ,1 r ,1 , was itself sufficient grouud for depor tation. "Without going into detail we beg to say that the conclusion we have reached is that many persons have been identified and connected with these many acts of violence ar crime, leading to and including the kidnaping of August 24, 1922, and the murder of Watt Daniel and T. F. Richard, and it is the purpose of the state to present this evidence to the grand jury for its consideration and action as soon as we can get a transcript of it." Judge William Barnette, counsel for Dr. B. M. McKoin, T. Jeff Burnett, and Newt Gray, identified by numerous witnesses as having been mem bers of various masked parties, also; issued a statement attacking the legality of the hearing'y""" .d the testimony of those summoned to the stand. Barnette's Statement Judge Barnette's statement, the first formal comment from the defense follows in part: "The statutes do not provide that witnesses may be drawn before a court and grilled and cross-examined, but in order that their deposition may be taken " "None of this has been done in this case, therefore this whole proceeding in my judgment is a nullity and the testimony adduced may not be legally used in any proceedings whatsoever. It cannot even be used legally before a grand jury. It would be hearsay and any Mil for. indictment predicated upon this testimony would be quashed by the court. "The corpus delicti has not been established to a reasonable certainty to say nothing of the rule that it must be - established beyond a reasonable (Please Turn to Page Three)

Tellegen Denies ' Peace Overtures Toward Geraldine

(By Associated Press) LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 25 Lou Tellegen, commenting on rumors of a possible reconciliation with Geraldine Farrar, after reports reached him of Mrs. Farrar's death in New York yesterday and postponement of the divorce action brought against him by Miss Farrar, said here he would "drop dead if there has been any communication" between him and "the other party.' Tellegen said he did not know why his attorneys asked a postponement of the divorce hearing. lie eaid he was not the sender of a bouquet of roses handed over the foot-" lights to Miss Farrar when she appeared in concert recently at Lynn, Mass., and said first information of the death of his wife"s mother, Mrs. Henrietta Farrar, reached him through newspaper men. "I have sent no telegram of condolence to my wife," he said. BILL LIMITING WORK DAY FOR WOMEN IS SLATED FOR DEFEAT (By United Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 25. The bill establishing an eight-hour day for working women faced defeat in the house of representatives of the legislature today. Republican members of the labor committee lined up solidly to recom mend that the measure be indefinitely postponed. Five Democratic commit teemen will act as a unit in urging approval With a narrow majority of the votes in the house, the Republican report Is expected to carry, sending the bill to its death. A similar measure was killed in the 1921 legislature. The committee decision was reached after an open hearing at which friends and opponents of the measure were each allotted a certain amount of time. Five hundred women clerks in Evansville sent a petition favoring ine Din. Urge Bars Lifted uhile the labor committee met, the committee on education voted to recommend passage of the Eickhoff bill lifting the bars lowered during the war against teaching of the German language in Indiana schools. It became apparent that further efforts to repeal the primary election law would be abandoned when Democratic members of the legislature balked at "pulling Republican chest nuts out of the fire" in preparation ior ine next election. RUSSIA IS WATCHFUL REGARDING ATTACK OF POLES UPON GERMANY (By Associated Press) "MOSCOW, Jan. 25. The Russian press continues to warn Poland and the public that Russia might be drawn into a European war if Poland attacked Germany. However, if the higher government officials are worried over the possibility of a conflict they do not display their apprehension. M. Trotzky after spending a week in the country, returned to Moscow yesterday and plunged into internal rather than international affairs. He even took time for an English lesson and did not inspect the troops as the gossips declared. Premier Lenin in an article published by Izvestia today does not mention the Ruhr situation, addressing himself only to problems of domestic reconstruction. RussiaWatchful The foreign office indicates that the warnings to Poland have been issued only by the press and that no notes have been sent to that nation. Russia nevertheless maintains a watchful attitude. "If under some pretext the Polish imperialists should decide that the opportune, moment had arrived for beginning military action, then Sovietia, for all its strivings for peace, would not be able to allow the Polish imperialists to master eastern Europe as they wish." says Izvestia. "It is quite clear that the laboring masses of Rus sia do not feel any especial sympathy toward the German bourgeoise govern ment and -still less toward its reac tionarv elements. However, in our own life interests we cannot allow the total suppression and ruination of Germany by the union of France and her vassals." CHARGE JAPANESE MENACE IN HAWAII (By United Press) " WASHINGTON, Jan. 25. The Japanese are acquiring a "domination" in the Hawaiian Islands which is a menace to national defense and the welfare of American citizens, it was charged today in a report to the department of labor from the special commission recently appointed by Secretary Davis to investigate labor conditions in the islands. The Japanese, who are largely in control now of the business of the isl ands, have defeated the purpose of the gentleman's agreements between this country and Japan, which restricts importation of common labor, by their policy of "parental adoption" and importation of "picture brides," the re port states. They have created a "method genitial reproduction augmented by reproduction augmented the picture bride that will soon overwhelm the territory numerically, politically and economically," in the opinion of the commission.

RUHR RAILWAY

PARALYZED BY GEflLlAN JOVE French Considering Sterner Steps , (By Associated Pres.) The Germans seem, to have made good their threat to tie up the Ruhr valley railway. - Duesseldorf advices report traffic throughout the valley and the adjacent occupied territories paralyzed by the railwaymen's strike. The French are making preparations to operate the roads with outside railway work ers. Reports from various sources indicate the process of collecting these men from different parts of France. It is well under way. It is also re ported that railway men, miners and other workers are to be imported from Czecho slovakia and Poland. General Weygand, Marshal Foch. the chief of staff, and Minister of Public Works Le Trocquer are in the Ruhr to consider sterner military measures and the putting of the occupation on a systematic basis. It is assumed in Paris that General Weygand will take chief command of the occupation. The German mine owners have promised the Ruhr miners full pay in case of a strike or a shutdown forced by circumstances. Everything was quiet in Mayence today following last night's demonstration over the court martial findings of Fritz Thyssen and his fellow magnates. The French military has taken over the supervision of the German police there. DUESSELDORF, Jan. 25. General Weygand) Marshal Foch's chief of staff, arrived here from Paris- today and immediately went into conference with General DeGoutte to con side' the application of sterner military measures against the Germans. "France is here to stay until she gets complete satisfaction from Germany," said M. LeTrocquer, minister of public works, who accompanied General Weygand. DUESSELDORF, Jan. 25 The railroad strike has spread with great rapidity since the mine directors were fined at Mayence, and today it was effective over the greater part of the Ruhr. No north, south or east bound passenger train left Duesseldorf after six o'clock this morning and the ParisBerlin train was stalled in the 6tation here. Service to Essen was completely interrupted. MAYANCE, Jan. 25. Gen. Mareschal. commanding the French post here today, issued a proclamation declaring that henceforth all local German police would be under the authority of the French military. This step, the proclamation said, was taken because the authorities failed to make any effort to repress the demonstration yesterday that followed the con viction of the German mine directors. Gen. Mareschal informed the popu lation of Majance that he was determ ined to keep order at all costs and that the French troops had received orders to use their weapons to put down any attempts to disturb order. Yesterday's demonstration began outside the courthouse when the result of the trial became known and the crowd was not dispersed until French cavalry intervened, arresting some of the disturbers. ; PARIS, Jan. 25. The departure of General Weygand and M. L. Letrocquer, minister of public works, for the Ruhr late last night, marks the opening of the second phase of the occupation, it is believed here. - ' When the French entered the Ruhr, the Paris government assumed that the Germans would accept the move as inevitable, but events have proved the contrary. Therefore the French, it is declared, are about the change their methods. In the first place the occupation will be put on a systematic basis. According to some reports, the occupied territory will be practically cut off from the rest of Germany. Secondly, it is understod that M. Coste. head of the occupying mission, has complained to the government that General DeGoutte does not collaborate satisfactorily with him. lastly, it is pointed out that the Rhineland commission acts independently of M. Coste and General DeGoutte. To Obtain Reports. It Is to obtain a report on these points that M. Letrocquer and General Veygand have undertaken their mission. Consequently nothing definite will be decided until they return, but the press generally assumes that General Weygand will take command of the occupation as a whole. M. Louchcur. the former minister of liberaed regions is said to have declined to undertake the task. That France contemplates immediate steps to strengthen her band in the occupied area is seen in the announcement that. 3,750 railway men have been sent to the Ruhr "for a period of instruction of limited duration." It is generally expected that the services of other technical groups will be utilized when General Weygand and the minister of public works have looked the ground over. France's determination to "carry on" in her undertaking is reaffirmed in the address by Prsrsident Millerand to a deputation froti the league of patriots. Ask Treaty Fulfilled "Victorious France demands from -the conquered respect and the. application of the treaties, nothing more." the president said. "She has decided to obtain that. Her tenacity and calm will overcome every resistance.' President Millerand assured the of! " "'!, """riV5 111 uie firmness and coolness of the government" and exhorted them to have confidence in themselves. A Duesseiaorr uispatcn to the Matin (Please Turn to Page Thre)