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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
(By Aasociated Press)

LOUISVILLE. KY. Dec. 30.-Hay-
Ing refused to furnish $4,000 bail
bond and elected to stay In Jail In
stcad. DR.. Christopher g. 8choot, Z
Louisville physician. charged with the
murder Of Miss Elisabeth Ford 0rif-
fifth. his 17-year-old Office assistant,
still contended today that he was In
nocent
Miss Griffith. q former fiance Of
DR.. Schott, was found dead In the
physician's officc on Dec. a., with q
bullet through her heart and the doc
tors automatic pistol by her side.
The coroner held that Miss Griffith
had been killed between one ana
three o'clock In the afternoon. DR..
Schott has stoutly maintained that he
had been delivering Christmas gifts
between those hours and was not near
his Office.
A new angle has been brought out
by the announcement OF William ].
Ryan. q local baseball umpire, that
he saw DR.. Scott emerge from his
Office about 1850 o'clock.
May Prove Innocence.
Laurine Gardner. q 1S-year-old girl,
on whose testimony DR.. Schott relies
to prove his innocence. was Ques-
toned last night by detectives. She
was said to have only reiterated her
previous declaration that sho and
DR.. Schott were delivering Christmas
gifts at the time Miss Griffith Is be-
neved to have met her death.
The physician, whose examining
trial will be continued tomorrow, as
serted his belief that the girl COM
mitted suicide by shooting herself.
Police. however. voiced their belief
that burns would be shown had the
shot been fired at close range.
Miss Griffith, according to her par
ents, had broken her engagement to
DR.. Schott, and planned to marry
Captain George X. Jordan, an officer
of the First divis'~7, stationed at
Camp Taylor, on New Years day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
MEXICAN CONGRESS
DEFERS VOTING ON
IMPORTANT OIL ACT
(By Associated Press)

MEXICO CITY. Cec. 30-Actioh on
the all-important petroleum bill is i'm
probable. according to parliamentary
experts. who point out that only one
day remains for regular sessions of
the Mexican congress, which adjourns
on Dec. 81.
Congress has been in virtually con.
tinuous session since Sept l, 1918. ex-
traordinary sessions lasting from
March to August 81. 1919, almost
joining the regular sessions which the
constitution provides for during the
last four months Of each year.
While numerous laws Of more or
less importance have been enacted
the only legislation Of q notable char
Article Ill.,. of the constitution, which
involves the formation of an organic
labor law. =
Expect Agreement
It is believed impossible for the
chamber Of deputies to which body
pending petroleum legislation has pro-
gressed. to act on this important mat
ter before adjournment. The pro-
posed oil legislation was introduced
in congress on Nov. 20, 1918, on the
initiative of the executive department.
This measure intended to carry out
article 27 of the constitution. which
nationalizes oil lanos, aroused bitter
opposition on the part Of foreign inter-
ests. which caused congress to give
ton. s-e - .--s-
It is generally believed that some
sort OF. agreement will be reached be-
tween the executive depa rtment and
foreign interests before. congress has
another chance to take q hand.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
NAVAL kTTACHE IN
SPAIN CLAIMS HIS
m TOO SMALL
tBy Associated press,

PARIS, Dec. 30.-Joseph e. Willard.
American ambassador at Madrid since
1913, had his attention called today to
the letter recently written by Rear
Admiral Benson w. Decker, former
naval attache at Madrid. In which the
admiral set forth his reasons for de-
clining the navy cross. for which he
was recommended by Secretary Dan
iels. The ambassador, however. de-
clined to comment on the letter.
II have nothing to say" was the
only statement made by the am
bassador, who is here on q visit and
plans shortly to return to the Spanish
capital. ........ .-... =
Admiral Decker in his letter recent.
ly made public, said the award was
entirely inadequate for the services
performed by him at Madrid as naval
attache and those who worked with
him, which he declared were effective
in keeping Spain from entering the
war in 1918. and also reduced the
submarine activities OF the Spanish
coast.
TT my estimate Is correct" the let
ter added. my services and the serv-
ices of those who worked with me
in spite Of the opposition Of the am
bassador, are certainly greater than
the work done by any single battle
ship In the war or by any official on
shore duty in an administrative
capacity"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30

The history of the Richmond Young
Mems Christian Association-which
il to be pictured in connection with
the exhibits for the open house of the
association on New Years day-dates
back to the early days Of the associa-
ton movement in America.
History shows that the first Young
Mems Christian Association was or
gani5ed IN London in 1914 by Sir
George Williams. The first associa-
>~r IN the United States was organ
A>d In 1851 In Boston.
The Richmond association was or
gAnixed in May 1867 and among the
first officers Of the Association was
w. F. Spencer, whose association ser.
vice as . board member dates back to
. service on the Philadelphia Y. M.
C. A. board in 1854, only very few
years after the organization of the
first North America association.
Mr.. Spencer is now living in Rich
mond at the home Of his daughter,
Mrs. Frank McCurdy, 1918 North A
street.
.-~-~ Other Living Members
Among the persons who are now
living who are listed tn the original
records as annual members in 1858 are
=
son. Adam H. Bartel, Albert w. Reed.
T. E. Kinsey, Christian Schaefer. Will
liam J. Hiatt, George NJ. Worley. DR..
T. Henry Davis. A. L. Study. j. S.
Zeller, all of Richmond: William E.
Coffin of New York and the following
women annual members Of 1868 and
So: Mrs. James e. Reeves and Mrs.
r. A. Paige Of Richmond and Mrs.
Elijah Coffin Of Philadelphia
Adam H. Bartel holds the distinc-
ton Of being the only living charter
member who is now actively serving
as a member of one of the associa-
tion's boards. Mr.. Bartel has for
years served as chairman Of the
board of trustees which position he
still holds. He is also chairman Of
the finance committee.
The extract from the history of the
Richmond association will be Of spe-
cial interest to those who have known
the association work in Richmond.
This copy was made from the orig
inal loaned by BENJAMIN johnson.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
Hapgood Will Anssper
Charges of Col. Harvey
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Dec. 30.--Announce-
ment was made at the White House
today that Normal Hapgood, whose
appointment as minister to Denmark
was not confirmed by the senate. had
rendered his resignation to President
Wilson two weeks ago with the re-
quest that 1t be accepted quickly" :"
so that he could answer charges by.
Harvey's Weekly that he had sought
financial assistance in this country
for the Russian soviet authorities. The
resignation was accepted.
In the view OF state department Of
ficials as expressed yesterday, Mr..
Hapgood's commission as minister to
Denmark expired when the senate end
ed Its special session last month with
out acting on his nomination. Mr..
Hapgood requested that he be not
given . recess appointment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
Ratification of Treaty
Expected Early in January
(By Associated Press)

ARIS, Dec. 30-Hopes have again
been raised in supreme council circles
of an early exchange Of ratifications
of the treaty of Versailles. The end
of the first week In January Is given
now as the probable date when the
treaty will be put into effect.
Kurt. Won Lersner. head of the Ger
man delegation at Versailles, called
on Paul Dutasta, secretary of the
peace conference. Great reserve was
maintained as to the subjects dis
cussed and 1t Is only known than Won
Lersner did not bring the German re-
ply to the last note to the Berlin
government from the allies.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
Plans Happy Netu Year
... for New York Horses
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-A substan-
tial sort Of Happy New Year" win
be offered 400 poor mems horses" at
the headquarters of the Horse Aid
society here on Jan. /, In the form
of q special dinner Of oats, bran, al
falfa, hay and garnishings dear to the
equine digestive apparatus. Il was
announced today. Mrs. Jacob Ehr-
Itch, president OF the Organization. al
so announced plan for the free feed
ing Of undernourished horses through
out the year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
Fapors One-Day Session
to Ratify Amendment

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 30-Governor
Goodrich will call a one-day session of
the Indiana legislature Immediately
for the purpose of ratifying the
woman's suffrage amendment, II he is
sure only this question will be con-
sidered. ~
The governor made this statement
today following conference with rep
resentatives OF the women's franchise
league of Indiana. It was said by the
conferees they believed it would be
possible to have this one-day session
by January Is.
That a one day session Of the state
legislature. would be a hard thing to
accomplish. is the opinion expressed
by Walter McConaha. state senator
from Wayne county.
While personally am in favor OF
making q special session as short as
possible, and would readily agree to q
one day session, there are many that
have other matters to bring up, and It
may be hard matter to get enough to
agree to the short session to make It
possible" Senator McConaha said to-
day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
ACTION oN !
R. R. BILL
next WEEK
Three Important Sections Of
Bill VIII Not Be Reached
Before Next Week, Accord
ing to Senator.
MINOR MATTERS UP
(By Associated Prsss,

WASHINGTON, Dec. s0.-LAbor.
rate making and regional conGolfdatto9
provisions OF the Esch and Cummfns
railroad bills. the three principal
points Of difference between house
and senate conferees will not b
reached before next week. SenatoD
Cummins said today. No session Win
be held Thursday. New Years Day.
Car service sections Of the bill wero
considered today with the conferpes
agreed as to government suporvision
Of car distribution to shippers and uns
dertaking to iron out administrative
differences.
The National Association Of Railway
Executives has submitted an addition
al memorandum to the conferoes pro.
testing against legislation limiting the
earnings Of strong railroads and NAH
ing excess earning available for
weaker lines. Like previous pleas
made to committees. the new memoT.
andum questions constitutionAlity oS
the excess earnings legislation.
Oppose Anti-striks Clause.
Organized railway workers placed
themselves on record ut q conference
last night as opposed to legislation do
signed to prevent strikes Of railway
employees and as favoring sovernmsnt
control of the lines for at least two
years.
The conference called by Samuel
Gompers, president of the Americas
Federation Of Labor. was attended by
representatives Of the four biz rail,
way brotherhoods and heads Of the
ten shopmen's organizations affiliated
with the federation. -. =
The uafliAmentarv gifnafi0n AZ the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
Wood Alcohol Dispensers
Arranged n Chicopee

CHICOPEE. Mass. Dec. 30-Twen-
ty arrests had been made toddy in
this state and Connecticut In connee-
uon with the distribution Of liquor
containing wood alcohol. which caused
the death Of at least 81 men ana No.
men In this vicinity since Christmas.
Five men arrested In New Haven.
charged with manslaughter. were
brought to, this. city early today for
arraignment after they had been rush
ed across the state border by federal
officers and turned over TO the stato
police. Tho fve men were arr1lgned
in police court today charged VIII
murder. All pleaded not guilty snd
were held without bail for . hearing
January 3. No further deaths from
wood alcohol whisky occurred iaat
night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
GRAND JURY WILL
: INVESTIGATE LEAK
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-Evidence
gathered by the department OF Justice
relative TO the alleged leak in decis-
ions Of tho United States spprene
court vim Be Submitted to . Federal
grand jury IN January, Il was announr
ced today ut the department Of justice.
The governments case Is practical.
" complete, officials said. The
nature Of evidence obtained was not
disclosed except that officials predict
ed it would be Conclusive"
Charges that there had been advan-
ce information on the decisions of the
court In the Southern Pacific OIL case,
and the Prohibition cases. through
certain men made large sums in Wall
street, have been under Investigation
by the department for two weeks. .-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
(By Associated Press)

HAVANA, Dec. 3O-Thirty-three per-
sons were injured. several seriously
in yesterdays encounter between the
police and a disorderly crowd during
the progress of q funeral procession
through the city. according to an Of
fetal estimate issued early today by
the authorities. The gravely wounded
include three policemen. one soldier
and three laborers.
When the police attacked the crowd.
the rush to escape was SO disorderly
that plate glass windows were broken
in many Of the principal stores along
the street. damage amounting to many
thousands Of dollars resulting.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30-Because
Of the controversy over naval decora-
tions, Chairman Page, Of the senate
naval committee. curtailed his vaca-
tion and returned today to Washing
ton to confer with other senators as
to the advisability Of an Investigation
by the senate committee. Meantime
he will study the knight boards re-
port on naval awards and other data
which Secretary Daniels has prepared
at Senator Pages request.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
'BOLShEv,k ,kI
hREAT TENING
ALL POLAND
Archbishop Of Warsaw Be-
lcyes Soviet Ideas Will
Prevail for Is Years in
Central Europe.
SEEKS DEST RUCT ION
(By Associated PrAss)

ROME, Dec. 3O-Poland has her en-
tire army marshaled along the Rus
sian frontier to form barrier against
the western spread Of Bolshevism, &C
cord1ng to an interview with Cardinal
Karkawgki. Archbishop Of Warsaw.
printed In the Corriere d'ItAlia.
The Cardinal says, however, that
Polish detachments are too weak to
Withstand the pressure from the east.
which he says may last from twenty
to twenty five years.
"Bolshevism Is not understood, even
by Socialists" he says. Socialists
Identify Bolshevism ~ Maximalism.
which 10 great mistake. Maximal-
ism II positive program Of govern
,ment aiming to the securing Of the
maxium claims Of the proletariat.
Wants 70 Destroy.
"Bolshevism, instead. has no posi-
tive aim. its program being merely q
negative one. namely to destroy every
everything. like traditional Russian
Nihihgm. The only ideal Of Bolshev-
ism 10 the brutal blindness Of ignor-
ance. One Of the most common cries
Of the Bolsheviki Is: Down with all
who know how to read and write
Trance and Italy understand our
situation, but Italy does not under
stand 30 well. We have our entire
army drawn up along the Russian
frontier, but forces are limited and
cannot stand alone against the weight
of the Bolsheyik. which shows no
signs OF becoming less.
Il believe the state Of anarchy and
upheaval in Russia may last from 20
to IS years. I know Russia, having
been for several years director Of the
Catholic. academy at Petrograd. The
brute element fs stronger than II gem.
orally believed"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
Ask Pope to Obtain
Release of Prisoners
(By Associated Press)

ROME, Dec. 30-Poland. Austria,
Czecho- -Slovakia and Hungary have
appealed to Pope Benedict to obtain
the liberation and repatriation of
about zoe. 900 Of their subjects, who
had been prisoners Of war In Siberia.
and who are suffering hardships Of all
kinds, 1t was stated today. The great
est difficulty confronted In solving the
problem Is the cost Of bringing the
men to their former homes. as they
cannot come through Russia. but must
travel by way Of Japan and America,
or by the Red Sea route.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
Release Of u. S. Sailors
Is Promised by Mexicans
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-The un-
conditional release of Harry v. Learn
ard and Harry o. Martin. members Of
the crew Of the u. 8. 8. Pocomoke,
arrested at Mazaplan, Mexico, Nov. IL,
on the charge Of assaulting q Mexican
was promised for today, according to
q dispatch to the state department
from the American consul at Maza-
plan.
The consul said there was no basis
for press reports that the men had
been neglected a. the consul and vice
consul had done everything possible
in their interests. .r
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK. Dec. 30-New Years
sve celebrators in this city must pay
- high as SIS for place ct ! hotel
restaurant table ct several Of tha best
known establishments. II was learned
today. Ono well known hotel. how
ever. announced that It would charge
only ~ plate. The demand for re
servations was never greater. hotel
managers declared.
Hundreds Of marry-makers VIII
bring their own liquor. according to
the hotel managers. Guests not for
tunate enough to have Z private sup
ply will Quaff the health Of the New
Year In sweet cider.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
1900 Persons Killed
81 Reds N Three Months
fnv A..oc,ated Pre..,.

BERNIE, Dec. 30.- Fourteen thou
sand persons were shot by the Bol-
sheviki Of Russia during the nrst three
months Of 1919. By order Of the ex-,
traordinary committee at Moscow, &C
cording to an Official note published
In the Bolshevik organ Isvestia Of
MOSCOW, says dispatch received here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
Cold Weather Promised
Ne1p Years Reuellers

Cold weather will greet the new year
according to Weatherman Moore's pre-
dictions for this week. A cold spell
now over Alaska, will arrive here
within the next 48 hours and will cause
q considerable drop In the temper
ature. Light SHOWS are probable,
Moore says.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
NOTICE TO ALL ADVERTISERS

keeping with the general conservation policy labor
and white consumption the Palladium after Jan
1920 will only accept advertising which the
office Of The Palladium by 300 day prior the
scheduled day Of publication This action necessary
white and also account Of the increasing bor short
age
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30
Weather Forecast

For indiana, by The United States
Weather eureau-Fair tonight; Wed.
nesday cloudy and colder. Much colder
by Wednesday night.
Today's Temperature.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-30

For Wayne County, by w. z. Moore
cloudiness tonight or
Wednesday. becoming unsettled. A
cold wave within the next 48 hours Il
probable.
General Conditions - The snow
squalls Of yesterday were duo to q
storm which ID now passing down the
st. Lawrence valley. Warm weather
continues over the west, temperatures
being near so ut Denver and SO ct
Medicine Hat. A severe cold wave
covers the Youlkon valley and the
Klondike region and extends south
ward through the Mckenzie valley.
Low temperatures are reported over
Alaska where II has been very mild.
u below q Nome. and 81 below 1t
TananA. This cold wave II moving
rapidly southward and will cause cold
weather over the northwest tonieht.
whsre Il hns hesn warm-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-09-26
TAKE NOCHANcES.

Possibly American interests would be
safe il submitted to the mandate of a
League in which Great Britain had six
votes to our one. Quite likely Great
Britain would give us square deal. II
clrcumstances.were such that we were
compelled to enter such an arrangement,
perhaps we could dc so with an appear
ance of reconciliation to our lot, however
bitter the experience might be. But it
happens that we are not compelled to &C.
cept the national humiliation. Fortu-
nately, we are still occupying that free
and equal station among the nations of
the earth to which the laws of nature
and. of Natures God entitle US" And,
not being compelled to subjugate our.
selves-we won't.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-09-26
MORE GRAFT

The first real working of the Town
ley-Brinton newspaper law was exper-
fenced this week when two bank state
ments, those of the First Bank Of
Bowesmont and the First Bank Of
Toilette were received at this office
and had to be forwarded to the official
organ of the Townley political ma
chine in this county. The most inter-
esting part Of the matter is that pro-
badly not a person who is interested
in the. financial standing Of either Of
these two banks will see copy of the
financial statement as published, for
the Cavalier Chronicle, like most local
papers, circulates in its own immedi-
ate locality. We have list Of the
number of copies circulating in the
eastern half Of the county, but for
courtesy's sake we refrain from print
ing the same. The banks, like any
other business institution, pay their
money to advertise so as to bring the
greatest results and to increase busi-
ness, These two banks might as we'll
contribute to the Townley campaign
fund direct and expect any returns
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-09-26
In Memriam

James Moffatt, son of Alfred and
Emeline Moffatt, both deceased, was
born in the township of Goulbourne,
Ont, Oct. 26, 1880, and died at St.
Michaels Hospital, Grand Forks, Sept.
16, 1919, after three days intense suf-
fering from some malady unknown to
the medical profession. The Moffatts
were among the pioneers of Pembina
County, coming to the township of
Carlisle in the year 1888. Jim, as
famiiarly known to his friends and
neighbors, belonged to the hurly burly
class, stout of physique, large of heart,
genial of nature. He was hale fellow
we'll met by his associates and COM
panions, six of whom bore him to his
last resting place. Jim had what
might be termed an upgrade battle in
this life of toll, best of all he was
making good, working almost unceas-
ingly at his farm work and in the
erection of comfortable home. He
had but entered his fortieth year, just
in the meridian of life, struggling in
hopeful anticipation of still brighter
future for himself and loved ones
when, 10, the death messenger knocks,
the heart is stilled, the earthly career
ended, some tasks unfinished. Who
OF us can understand these mysteries.
On Oct. 9Th, 1909, he was united in
marriage to Miss Lillian Baxandale, of
Grafton, who has proved herself TO be
a true and loving helpmeet. She with
her seven months old baby boy are
left to mourn the loss of kind and
loving husband and father. The fun
eral service was held in the M. E.
Church,-~a Hamilton, Rev. G. c.. Lee
i'll charge. A mixed choir furnished
the music, Miss Pearl Cornell singing
most beautifully, as solo, "Some-
time Well Understand" After the
regular burial service at the grave, the
Orangemen, of which order the de-
ceased was member, held their SER
vice. a goodly number of them be-
ing present. Other relatives left to
mourn his early demise are two as
ters, ne Maud and Minnie, the former
being Mrs. Faraldson of Long Beach,
CAL, the latter Mrs. G. McInnis of Sno-
kane, Wash, and VIM. Moffat, Chicago,
a nephew, bya half brother and a
grandson of Mr.. and Mrs. Vandewater
of Hamilton.
The friends present at the funeral
were Mrs. G. McInnis and VIM. Moffatt.