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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
WORK TO Be PRICE
OF INVESTIGATION,
COAL Miners TOLD
R Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-It was In
dicated at the white house today that
the commission which IL to Investigate
the coal industry with a view to Cd
tusting wages and prices would not be
named until the mine workers havc
carried out their agreement to return
to work.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec Is. - Opera
ton Of mines in Indiana was on q
practically normal basis this morning,
as predicted by operators and miners
officials of the state. Telegrams re-
ceived at headquarters of the United
Mine Workers here. indicated that the
few workers remaining out will return
to work today.
With the removal Of all restrictions
imposed on the use Of fuel during the
strike by the regional railroad direct
or, business and transportation activi-
ties in the state took on a normal
aspect today. The last Of these re-
er for Industrial plants. was lifted this
fuel director for the Allegheny region.
CHICAGO, Dec 15-Restrictions on
the use Of coal made necessary by the
recent strike Of miners In the bitumin-
GUS fields were removed today and In
dustry throughout the country ap-
preached q normal basis. Regional
fuel directors continued to exercise
supervision over distribution however,
in order that restoration Of the depict
ed reserves may be equitable.
From nearly all of the coal fields
reports came that fully 80 per cent Of
the miners were at the pits today and
heads Of the United Mine Workers Of
America predicted that IS per cent OF
| the men would be at the mines by to-
night. In q few instances locals voted
to remain idle, pending q further ad.
justment of wages blythe commission
! which President Wilson is expected to
appoint to take up the question.
Operators said nothing like a nor
NAL output could be expected for sew
eral days, as it was necessary to clear
away debris, which had accumulated
in large number Of properties during
the forty days Of the strike, before
hosting of coal could begin.
| COLUMBUS. O., Dec. 15.-Virtually
normal production of bituminous coal
in Ohio by Wednesday was looked for
today by both operators and union
officials.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
AMERICAN IS LET
LOOSE BY MENCANS

EAGLE PASS. Tex, Dec. 15-Fred
g. Hugo. of Ell Paso. Texas. manager
of the J. M. Dobie ranch near Muz-
quiz. Mexico. has been released by
the Villistas who had held him for
$4,000 ransom. according to advices
received here today. No ransom
money was paid.
Information of Hugo's release was
contai ined in q telegram received by
the Carranza garrison at Peidras Ne
gras, from General Alfredo Ricaut,
commanding one Of the columns Of
government forces sent to intercept
the Villistas.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
BUSINESS
RESUMED IN
RICHMOND
Every Fuel Restriction is Lift
ed by Mayor Sunday-City
Notified 1t Can Stay Open
by Church Bells, Whistles.
NO PEAK CHARGES MADE

Business in Richmond was resumed
- usual Monday, following omci1l
notification by Mayor Zimmerman
Sunday, Of the taking of of the fuel
restrictions.
The ringing Of fire bells was the
signal used to convey the news.
Churches -pd picture shows were both
notified. either in person. or by mes
sage. from the mayor, that they would
be permitted to remain open all day.
No business Of any sort 1s under TO-
Strict1on Monday. and every merchant
was open 1t his usual hour to make
mp for lost time.
No Peak charpes-Dillon.
Following the calling on of the ban
6uper1ntendent Dillon. Of the city light
p1ank, announced that there would b.
no peak charges for factories this
month.
we are doing this" said Dillon, "in
order that the manufacturers may not
be penalized In an endeavor to make
up the time lost by demoralizing condf
tions Of the last week."
This announcement 1s valuable i'm
portance to manufacturers.
There are 20 cars of coal in local
yards, consigned to the light plant.
but until further notice the railroad
will deliver but two cars day to u.s.
said Dillon.
THE field from which the light plant
receives its coal resumed full oper-
ations Monday. The amount of coal
received from the railroad administra-
ton will not allow US to accumulate
a stock for storage az we are just fill
ing our daily requirements.
I'VE fully appreciate the cooper
alton we received from both the mer-
chants and Manufacturers in their
endeavor to conserve.
All street lights will operate on
their regular schedule beginning to-
plight and the light plant will consider
It a favor II lamps that are out are re-
ported to the office as soon as possi-
ble," said Dillon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
FRANCE HOPES HELP
FROM U.S., SCHNEIDER
Tells C0uNTRYmEN
(By Associated Prsss)

PARIS, Dec. 15-France must spend
three billion francs in the United
States during the coming year on
wheat, cotton. oats, coal and machin-
cry. says Eugene Schneider, who has
Just returned from q mission on be-
half of the government to the United
States.
''The American state, as a govern
ment, the Journal quotes him as say
ing, cannot and will not advance this
sum. The day of state loans to q
state is over. It Is essentially a war
measure and its continuation would
paralyze private initiative.
Furthermore, the situation among
our overseas allies IL far from being
as brilliant as people might think. Un-
forseen strikes have surprised public
opinion and President Wilson's illness
is impending the whole of the machin-
cry Of government. And there are the
discussions of the peace treaty. Those
discussions should be regarded in their
true ight-that is, that the opposi
ton reported is not solely political
For the senate's Republicans the
league Of nations represents a breach
of the constitution.
Hopes U. s. Help.
|. This does not mean that the Amer.
lean government will not help us. It
will support every effort we make to
obtain credit by private issue. It may
subscribe an important part thereof
itself and place at our disposition the
machinery which hoated its liberty
loan.
american commerce and industry
are not responsible for the exchange
rate. They are upset by conditions
which threaten the stopping of all
business. This unjustifled rise con-
ttnues to cost France millions and
benefits nobody.
Il think the words of Carter Glass,
the American secretary of the treasury
have been interpreted here in q more
pessimistic spirit than he meant them
The excess of evil will quicken the
remedy and the financial committee we
left over there under the protection
of American bankers for the purpose
of aiding Europe, Of which l am q
member. should be able to find a
the war has provoked in the United
States.
"Our allies have conquered new mar
kets In Africa, South America and Eu
rope, and intends to keep them. We
are portrayed to them as egoistic
idlers. determined henceforth to live
solely on our military glory. This
legend must be destroyed. It will be
| sufficient to show that the France o
tomorrow remains the France of yes
terday, which everywhere always gave
good example to the world"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
CAMBRIDGE scH00L
SITE IS SELECTED

The site Of the new consolidated
Jackson township Junior high and
high school has been decided upon,
County Superintendent Williams an
nounced Moday.
The new site. which covers 10 acres.
is on the Mcconnell property. Just
east Of the corporation line of Cam
bridge City County Surveyor How
ard Horton was making the survey
Monday.
A big mass meeting Of Center town
ship citizens will be held in Center
Vile Tuesday night. for the purpose
Of further consideration Of the plan to
consolidate the township schools. The
plan for consolidation invoves a $685.
900 boulding
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
HANDLEY HEADS
-. PRICE committee

Word was received here by l. A.
Hsndley. Of his appointment as head
Of the Wayne County Fair Price COM
mittee. to act under the Lever act. in
an effort to stop profiteering and re-
duce the high cost of living. Names
Of the other members of the commit.
tee, which will fix margin of profits to
be classed as fair.
With his appointment as chairman
Of the committee, Mr.. Handley also E.
ceived a list of commodities and the
proflts that could be allowed for fair
price.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
HUNT Will HEAD
RAY POST IN 1920

Final organization Of Harry Ray uost
including the adoption Of a constitu-
ton and bylaws. and nomination Of
officers for the coming year was com
pleted at meeting Of. the post held
Sunday In the Commercial club room.
DR.. George B. Hunt was the only nom
inee for the Office OF commander.
Election will be held the first meet
ing in January. Following are nomf-
nations for other offices: vice-com-
mander, Glen McConaha, John Haff-
ner, Raymond Mather, Roy Reynolds;
secretary. Paul Comstock, Ray Um-
pleby; treasurer, DR.. q. r. Churchill,
Winifred Urban: Sergeant at Arms.
Harold Norris. Carl 6chepman. Frank
Gatzek.
Appointment of several committees
to serve during 1920 were also made.
The principal appointment was that OF
the executive committee, which will
have charge of the post fund, in ad'
dition to other duties In the post This
committee includes Joseph Connor,
DR.. George Hunt, Raymond Mather.
DR.. S. G. Markley and Leo Weiss.
Other Men Appointed.
A sick committee to Investigate Ill.
ness among the members. composed
of Roy Reynolds, Raymond G. White
and Howard Elstro, and a personal
committee to investigate and settle
claims of service men entitled to
compensation, to investigate insurance
tangles and to perform other services
in connection with discharged and
disabled men. composed Of DR.. A. J
Whallon, DR.. w. L. Misener, DR.. w
F. Duffin, Frank Strayer and Pau
Beckett, were appointed.
A committee was appointed to place
a resolution and petition before the
county council. asking for the erection
of a memorial building. The commit
tee is composed of Paul Comstock. w
| L. Misener, Elmer Hale, Joseph Con
nor and R. G. Leeds.
Following the business of the meet
ing, q stag smoker was held In thu
club rooms. Refreshments ant
"smokeL were served. and music
was furnished by the Harmo Novelt!
| orchestra.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
SOVIET IS TURNED
down BY ITALY

ROME, Dec. 15-The chamber Of
deputies Saturday night voted approx
al of the reply to the speech from the
throne after rejecting by vote OF
2S9 to 124 an amendment offered by
Socialists providing for the immediate
RECOGNITION of the Russian soviet gov
ernment and the resumption of rela-
dons with Russia.
Premier Nitti summed up the de-
bate on the reply in speech of con-
siderable length. He desired irst to
dispose of a question which was caus-
ing national concern and to deny the
report that the government was about
to conclude new international agree
ments creating fresh responsibilities.
The premier's reference was to a re-
port that the meeting Of Premier
George and Premier Clemenceau and
Foreign Minister Scialoa in London
had considered a military convention.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
Miss jenkins Takes Place
Of Charles at Emlhaul

Miss Beatrice jenkins, daughter Of
Prof. T. A. Jenkins, Of Chicago Uni
versity, will take the place Of Prof.
Arthur Charles, professor of French
and German at Earlham college. who
is going with the Friends committee.
to Germany, college authorities an
nounced Monday.
Miss jenkins will take charge Of the
French classes. while Miss Gertrude
Barte1 will have charge OF German.
The former will come to the college
after Christmas.
Miss Jenkins is a graduate OF
Swarthmore college, has had work at
the University Of Chicago, and has
also studied in France. She has had
several years. teaching experience.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
WHEAT ACREAGE
CUT over 0NE-HALF
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-The win
ter wheat area sown this fall is 3d.
10000 acres. the department Of agii'
culture announced today. This 's
so, O,489 900 less than the revised esti-
mated area sown in the fall of 1919.
The condition Of the crop Dec. 1, WIS
85.2 per cent of a normal, compared
with 98.5 on December 1, last year,
1913 in 1917 and S9.5 the ten year
December average.
The area sown in rye is estimated
at 5,535.000 which is 7,2S2.000 acres
less than the revised estimated area
sown in the fall of 1913. The coudi-
ton Of the crops Dec. l was 89.S re,
cent Of a normal, compared with 800
on Dec. 1, last year, 84.1 in 1917, and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
Coleman to Speak at
County Farm Meet Here

Farmers of Boston township will
meet at the high school in Boston
Thursday evening. Isaac Wilson, prs
ident Of the township. will preside.
Gaar Eliason, president of the Cen
ter Township Farmers Association.
will preside at a meeting in Center
VILE, Monday night. =
T. A. Coleman. of Purdue University,
WIN speak, on. the county agent PROPOSE
ton, at the meeting Of the bodrd Ct
county directors Of the county farm
ers' organixation, to be held st the
First National Bank, Saturday, at 1850
p. m.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
MAKE
new AGREEMENT
ON WAGE. SCALES
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Under an
agreement between the railroad ad-
ministration and the brotherhoods
Of train and enginemen. announced to-
day, time and half for overtime in
slow freight service, will become ef-
fective as of Dec. 3.
All arbitraries and special allow
ances, formerly applicable between
terminals, were eliminated; but spec
ial allowances for switching and sim
liar work at initial terminals were
preserved. These. however. will be
at the old rate.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
Consolidated School to
Be Planned at Centeruille

CENTERVILLE, Ind. Dec. H.
Plans for q consolidated school for
Center township will be discussed at
a meeting Of school patrons. to be
held at the Centerville school building
Tuesday evening. Before the schools
of Centerville and the township could
be consolidated, it will be necessary
to abandon the school corporation. and
place the school funds in the hands
of a trustee. Every school patron in
the township is urged to attend.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
UANNuNzI0 GETS :.
READY TO LEAVE
(By Associated Press)

F1UME, Dec. 15.z-Preparations are
under way for the es Suation OF F1rme
by Gabrielle .d'Annuzio, the soldier
poet, and his forces, and the occ1pa
ton Of this Adriatic town, which has
by a contingent of the regular Italian
army headed by General Caviglia.
former minister or war.
Italy is to have complete sovereignty
over Fiume and all the provisions OF
the treaty of London are to be carried
out under the terms OF compact
signed by Premier Nitti and D'Aunun-
zio, according to statement made by
D,Annunxio's press representative.
France, Great Britain and Italy are ip
agreement that Italy shall annex
F1ume, It was asserted.
D'Annunzio is declared to consider
that all Of his ambitions which result
ed in the seizure of Fiume have been
attained and that the agreement
signed with Premier Niti fully guaran'
tees their realization.
General Caviglia is reported already
to have arrived in Trieste on his way
to Ffume to take over the city on be
half of the Italian government.
ROME, Dec. 15.-The newspapers to
day announce that Gabrielle d'Annun
zio, accompanied by General Badoglio
chief of staff to General Diaz. probably
will come to Rome Tuesday and con
ference with Premier Nitti, who will
be able the same day to make pre-
else declaration in the chamber OF
deputies with regard to Fiume.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
$500 Collected in City
for Orphans Of France

Five hundred dollars was obtained
In the French Orphans Christmas
Cheer drive made throughout Rich
mond's stores last Saturday by num-
ber of young women of the city.
This sum was proof of the contin-
ued interest Of Richmond people In the
fatherless children of France" said
Mrs. Arthur Charles, director Of the
campaign, Monday. Several medals
were also sold.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
MESSINA CREW LANDED:
ANOTHER SHIP UNREPORTED

HALIFAX, N. s., Dec. 15.-The crew
of the steamer Messina. abandoned in
a sinking condition Saturday. 430
miles of the Newfoundland coast, is
safe on board the steamer. Regina,
bound for Boston, according to wire
less dispatches received here today.
The Messina, owned by the Gully
Line, Limited, was bound from ST.
John, N. B., for Antwerp.
The United States shipping board
steamer, Davidson County, which lost
her propeller last Wednesday, was
the only vessel not located early today
among the score reported damaged
or In peril last week, as the result Of
the series Of gales in the North At
lantic.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
Mrs. Minerpa Bulla, so
Years Old, Succumbs

Funeral services for Mrs. Minerva
J. Bulla, 80 years old, who died at
Reid hospital. will be held in the par
lors of Pohlmeyer. Downing company
at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Bur-
ial will be at Boston, Indiana.
Mrs. Bulla was born in Ohio. but
had been q resident of Richmond for
many years.
She is survived by one son. Benja-
min Bulla, Of Richmond. and one
daughter. Mrs. H. L. Gard. also of
Richmond. The Rev. Fred Stovenhour
will officiate.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
Dauis and Nicholson
Commons Road Viiewers

Calvin H. Davis and Merritt Nichol-
son were named viewers for improve
ments on the Commons road. west.
by the board Of county commissioners
in session Saturday. The time for
viewers to report on the Foreman road
was extended to Feb. 2. Sylvanus
Paddock and George w. Holmes are
the viewers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
No Warm Weather Yet,
Says Weathermnn Moore

Although there was slight moder.
alton in the temperature Monday noon,
no warm weather is forecast for the
next SO hours.
; Weatherman Moore predicts another
fall in the mercury for Monday night,
and says the zero line or lower will be
reached. Extremely cold weather is
general over the northwest and no
moderation is predicted.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
Skinney, Come Ouer! Ice
Is Good on Morton Lake

You! hoo! Skinney, get your skates
and ask yer nav, kin yoq 90 skatin'.
Morton's lake had a thick layer Of
ice Sunday and q number Of skating
fans visited the pond. An especially
large crowd skated during the after.
noon. Weather predictions indicate
that the cold weather will continue
and 1t is probable that skating will be
enjoyed for several days.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
WANT - PER CENT RAISE
(Rv Aasociafed prAsa1

CHARLESTON. w. Va, Dec. 15.-
Coal operators of District II, United
Mine Workers. had under considera-
ton today the suggestion Of miners
that they be granted the same wage
increase applied to the central COM
petitive fields. According to union
leaders, the operators and miners fir.
her regarding application of the IA
per cent increase.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
IRISH QUESTION
PUT 0FF-CEORGE
(By Associated Press)

LONDON. Dec. 15.-Premier Lloyd
George announced in the house of
commons this afternoon, that no Irish
bill would be introduced at this ses-
sion of parliament. He promised a
statement on Monday next, giving an
outline of the measure.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
GRIFFITH, PARTY,
Are SkFE;S STORM
CAUSE OF DELAY
(By Associated Press)

MIAMI. Fla, Dec. 15.-Radio mes
sages from Nasua, Bahama Islands to-
day, announcing their arrival there
Of the yacht. Grey Duck. apparently
cleared all doubt as to the safety Of
the vessel, for which q search had
been in progress for two days.
David w. Griffith and a party Of
motion picture actors were aboard the
yacht, which is said to have been
blown of its course shortly after leav-
ing this port last Wednesday, and was
three days overdue when it reached
the Bahamas Saturday.
The navy department had ordered
an active search with destroyeds, sea-
planes and other craft before news Of
the safety of the party was received.
NASSAU. Bahamas, Sunday. Dec.
1.-THE yacht Grey Duck, has arrived
here safely from Miami. All on board
were we'll The yacht experienced a
heavy sea during the trip and devel-
oped engine trouble of the Berry is-
lands, nodthwest of here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
AssAssIN's AIM FAILS.

CAIRO. Dec. 15.-An unsuccessful
attempt was made today to assinate
the premier, while he was driving
through the ministry. His assailant.
astudent, was arrested.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15

SEVEN CARDINALS NAMED.
ROME. Dec. 15.-Seven new card1n'
ais were named today during the
secret consistory at which Pope Bene'
Aict delivered On allocution:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
Weather Forecast

For indiana, by the United States
Weather Bureau-Fair tonight and
colder tonight. Continued cold Tues
day.
Today's Temperature
Yesterday
Maximum ...............: .:....... 10
Minimum ................. Z
For Wayne County, by w. e. Moore.
fair tonight and Tuesday
except possible light snow flurr1es.
Colder tonight, zero or below. Con-
unue cold Tuesday.
General Conditions Abnormally
cold weather prevails from the At
lantic to the Pacific coast and record
breaking low temperatures are report
ed over Oregon. It is above zero at
Portland and "a below at Baker City.
Temperatures range from zero to 30
below in the northwest. Cool weather
will continue for the next 36 hours,
temperatures going to zero.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15


national committee
Medi Mccormick forced
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15

COLUMBUS. O., Dec. 15.-virtually
normal production of bituminous coal
in Ohio by Wednesday was looked for
today by both operators and union
officials.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-25
who recently returned from trip to
Florida and Cuba, visited at w. u.
Cooks last week
MUD BAY FIRE PUT OUT
Blaze Which Broke Out Sunday Burns
Over 5000 Acres.

Thurston county's worst forest nre
of the season. which broke out sun
day in the Mud Bay Logging COM
pany's camp on Cedar Flats, was got
ten under control late Tuesday. after
it had burned over some 5000 acres
of logged-off land and spread to the
standing timber.
Considerable damage was caused
by fire in one of the camps at Bor-
deaux, and smaller blazes have been
reported in other sections of the
county. While osme reports have 1t
that several donkey engines and other
machinery worth 10000 to $4,000
had been destroyed by the Mud Bay
fire. an official of the company is re-
ported to have said that the principal
loss was the time spent by the crew
in fighting the blaze.