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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
PALMER ASKS SIMMS
REASON FOR RESICNINC
(Bv Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Oct 13-Attorney-
General Palmer today telegraphed
Dan w Simms, Indianapolis, asking
his reason for resigning as special as
sistant to the attorney-general in the
prosecution of the cases against coal
operators and miners pending before
Federal Judge Anderson there.
Mr.. Simms' letter of resignation
contained no indication why he wished
to withdraw from the case, the attor-
ney-general said. Reports that there
had been a controversy between Mr.
Simms and the department were de-
MED.
Discussing reports that restrictions
had been placed on evidence which
Mr.. Smms would be allowed to pre-
sent in coal cases, Mr.. Palmer de-
clared that the only instructions sent
him had been that no facts used in
the conspiracy cases last winter
should be employed in prosecutions
of the same defendants in another
trial.
The attorneygeneral explained that
it would be unfair to the defenda nts
in the cases, as well as the depart
ment, to employ the same evidence
in the second trial, and that he had
refused to allow it to be used solely
because he believed such procedure
was unjust.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
N0TABLES OF STATE
ATTEND BALL HERE

Governor and Mrs. James F Good
rich, Mrs. Harry S. New, wife OF Unit
ed States Senator New Of Indiana, and
Mrs. Joseph B. Healing, will attend
the first voters ball to be given IN
the Coliseum, Oct %, under the aus
pices of the Woman's Republican or
ganization.
All members of the organization, in
Guiding precinct committee women
and members of the city committee,
are urged to be present at the commit
tee meeting on Thursday evening, oct.
IA, at the Republican headquarters in
the Pythian building on South Elghth
street, to make arrangements for TINS
event and for the Margaret Hill NC
Carter meeting to be held in the high
school auditorium on Oct 19.
Pilgrimage to Marion.
Many people have reported to Ciem
McConaha, who has in charge the
arrangements for the automobile pill
grimage to Marion, Ohio, on Oct, 1S TO
greet Harding and Coolidge, who will
address the first voters on that occa'
sion, that they will go.
All those who expect to take TINS
trip are requested to notify Mr.. NC
Conaha as soon as possible!
The appearance of Albert j, Bever
idge in this city on Oct. &c, is excit
ing much interest.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
Governor Coolidge Refuses
"League of Nations Day.

BOSTON. Mass, Oct. 13.-A request
by the League Of Nations day commit
tee headed by President A. L. Lowell
of Harvard university, that the gov
ernors of all states proclaim Sunday.
Oct. "a, as League of Nations Day" to
promote q better understanding of the
covenant was refused by Governor
Coolidge today.
To a suggestion that the people on
that day be invited to read the cove
nant in their homes and other places,
and that the announcement be made
also through the schools, the governor
replied that the people of the state
would resent intrusion upon their wor-
ship on Sunday, and that he would
not undertake to make innocent
children advocates of what they do
not comprehend"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
RUMOR OF OVERTHROW
OF PEKING DYNASTY
REACHES SHANGHAI

SHANGHAI, Oct. 13-General Chang
Tsao Lin, governor of Feng-Tien, has
ov'Tthrown the Peking government
and proclaimed a monarchy, accord
ing to a rumor current in this city.
This rumor has not been authenti-
Gated and no details have been re-
ceived here, but Chinese officials have
been profoundly stirred by it.
General Chang Tsao-Lin was prob
ably the strongest military leader dur
ing the recent conflict between the
Chili-Anfu conflict. He played lead
ing part during that trouble and was
accused of being a tool of the Japan
ese.
Suspect Restoration
1t is the supposition here that the
coup, if it really has taken place is an
effort to restore to the throne former
Emperor Hsuan-Tung, son of Prince
Chun.
General Lishun, commander Of
Chinese government troops in the
provinces of Kiangsu and Kiangsi. and
leader of a powerful political clique,
committed suicide at Nanking today
by shooting himself The text of his
will declared his action was due to
developments at Peking and the fail
ure of measures he had advocated for
the salvation of the nation.
Half of the Generals fortune of
many millions of yen were left to
carrv on the work of famine relief and
education. His death it is believed
will have far-reaching political results
In connection with the lack of au-
thentication of the Shanghai rumor of
the Peking overturn, the fact may be
noted that last night a message was
received from the Associated Press
correspondent in Peking dated Oct. II,
the same date as that on which the
Shanghai cablegram was sent. The
Peking message gave no hint of any
governmental complications.
The president of the Chinese repub-
lie is Hsu Shih-Chang. who was elect
ed in August, 1918, and inaugurated in
October of that year. The cabinet.
formed Aug. II of this year. is head
ed by General Chin Yun-Peng, as pre-
mier and minister of war
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
INDIANA VOLUNTEERS
HOLD REUNION HERE

Members of the Old Brigade associa-
ton composed of the Sth and 18th
Indiana volunteers and the first bat
terry will hold their 45th annual reun-
ion at the court house here on Oct. 10.
After business session in the morn
ing, dinner will be served by the
Woman's Relief corps. and in the af-
ternoon a short program has been
planned, to be followed by talks by
the old soldiers.
Noah Hutton, president of the as
sociation, is the only remaining mem
her who lives in Richmond. The lat 10
John A. Markley was secretary and
after his death two years ago, his
daughter, Mrs. Fred Lahrman, was
made secretary and honorary member
of the old brigade.
The Sth Indiana volunteers were
organized in this part of the state and
the 18th farther south, while the first
battery came from near Evansville
The three companies served together
in the war and afterwards organized
into the Old Brigade association. De-
spite the fact that the old soldiers
are now scattered in every part of the
country, many have announced their
intention of attending.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
OFFICERS OF TRUST
COMPANIES ASSERT
RELATIONS FRIENDLY

The interest rate on savings of the
American Trust and Savings bank, ac'
cording to Charles w. Jordan, presi-
dent, will remain at per cent, re
gardless of the action of the other
banks in raising to Az per cent.
There is no trouble that | know of.
continued Mr.. Jordan, between the
trust companies, as intimated by other
banks Our relations have always
been very friendly, and hope always
will be-
Jesse A. Wiechman, vice-president
of the Dickinson Trust company, also
denies that relations between his in
stitution and the American Trust and
Savings bank are other than very
cordial. "The statement by two
other banks said Mr.. Wiechman
that disagreement between the two
trust companies was responsible for
our establishing a rate on savings OF
Az per cent, We're absolutely unwar
ranted and uncalled for"
Meantime, regardless of the why's
and wherefores of the Az per cent
rate depositors are congratulatlnG
themselves on the so per cent increase
in income that has come their way.
At the new rate Liberty bonds pay
ing Az per cent interest do not re
turn any more annually than a saw
ingS account will.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
MILTON FIRM
RECEIvERSH|P
IS CONTESTED
Attorneys for Doddridge-Beck
Company File Motion to
Have Circuit Court Order
Set Aside.
CLAIM NO JURISDICTION

Attorneys for the defendant COM
pany in the case of Carlton CLANCY
against the Doddridge-B Beck company
of Milton, Ind, a manufacturing con-
Germ, for appointment of a receiver
for the concern, filed motion with
Judge William A. Bond in circuit
court Wednesday to have the receiy-
ership set aside
1t is alleged by the attorneys for
the Doddridge Beck company that the
court appointed the American Trust
and Savings bank of Richmond re-
ceiver for the concern on Sept. q and
that when this action was taken the
defendant company was given no no.
tice of the receivership. 1t is fur
ther alleged that notice of the ap-
pointment of a received was not filed
with the sheriff until Sept. 80.
Contend No Notice
Attorneys for the company contend
that Indiana courts have ruled that
a receivership action is not COM
menced until notice of the appoint
ment of a receiver has been flied with
the company against which the pro-
ceedings have been instituted.
Inasmuch as the receiver for the
DoddridgqBeck company assumed
control OF its affairs previous to the
time the notice Of receivership had
been placed in the hands of the sheriff,
attorneys for the company contend the
court is without jurisdiction and no
receivership exists
Expect Immediate Reply
Attorneys for CLANCY, a stockholder
in the Doddridge-Beck company, who
filed petition for the appointment of
receiver are expected to file an i'm
mediate reply to the motion entered
by the company's attorneys and Judge
Bond probably will make his ruling
Thursday.
Next Saturday is the date set for
hearings on a motion filed by CLANCY
to make the receivership for the COM
pany permanent. The Doddridge-Beck
company's financial difficulties re-
suited from the mismanagement of it's
affairs by it's former secretary-treas-
urer, the late Oscar M. Kirlin, &C
cording to allegations contained in the
petition for the appointment of a re-
ceiver. Kirlin was also cashier of the
defunct Farmers bank of Milton. He
committed suicide last July.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
FARMERS ASK:
QUICK REMEDY
TO AVERT RUIN
General Bankruptcy newt
able Unless Immediate
Change in Conditions is Ef-
fected.
APPEAL TO PRESIDENT
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.-"General
bankruptcy and ruin are inevitable un-
less some immediate remedy is found
TO relieve the present price situation
as it affects the farmer" says a re-
port submitted to the agricultural con-
ference here today by general
committee appointed to steady the
situation.
The report was adopted without a
dissenting vote.
Declaring that the condition of the
mind of the farm population is ''omin-
Gus" the committee said, This state
of mind can only be changed by a
frank and fair attitude by the part Of
those in authorty-the test of which
can only be their act"
Blame Federal Reserve.
The committee blames the Federal
reserve system for present prices,
charging that it has arbitrarily with
held from assisting the basic industry
of this country to maintain level of
PRICES that at least meet the cost of
production.
Representatives of agricultural in
terests meeting here to devise means
OF checking the downward trend of
prices of farm products were hopeful
today that President Wilson would
give an audience during the day to a
committee which planned to protest
to him against the currency deflation
policy of the treasury department.
A request for a conference. with
members of the cabinet participating.
was made of the president yesterday
by Senators O~erman of North Caro-
lima, and Harris, of Georgia, acting in
behalf of the farmers organizations
cd of 10 Donntino
Appeal for Loans
A delegation expected also to carry
their appeal for a more liberal govern
ment policy with respect to loans to
the federal reserve board which is
holding it's regular fall conference
here today with governors of the var
ious reserve banks.
Agricultural representatives gath
cred here declare that farmers of the
country will lose billions of dollars
unless the slump in the price of their
products is checked.
A committee composed of represen-
tatives of each agricultural organiza-
ton attending the meeting is drafting
a statement to the public presenting
the plight of the growers under pres
ent conditions.
Denounee Riders
A resolution has been prepared and
probably will be acted on today de-
nouncing the activities of night rid
ers' in cotton states. Rehabilitation
of the cotton market, according to
r those who drew up the resolution, is
Kindred rather than helped by the
activities of those responsible for the
burning of cotton and cotton gins and
for threats of violence.
The department OF justice has given
assurance that an investigation will
be made Immediately to ascertain
whether federal laws have been vio-
lated, and, if they have, officials said
today, federal prosecution of might
riders" and others responsible for
depredations in the cotton belt will
be ordered.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
MADE IN RICHMOND
WEEK IN NOVEMBER

Made in Richmond" week will be
held at the Y. NJ. C. a. the last week
in November, according to plans madt
by the social work committee Of the
association at their meeting Tuesday
night. The lobby and gymnasium Of
the Y. building will be thrown open to
the manufacturers of Richmond, who
will establish booths and exhibits
showing the products of the city. Only
products that are made in Richmond
will be allowed on display
The actual article will be shown
where this is possible, but in some
cases Photographic displays will be
necessary. Several Of the factories in
town have already signified their in
tention Of participating in the show
and all the others are expected to
enter heartily into the plan, according
to members of the committee.
Kramer is Chairman.
Horace Kramer is chairman of the
social work committee Of the Young
Mems association. and is in charge of
the arrangements for the exhibit.
William Scoble and William Friede are
the other members who met Tuesday
evening to work out plans for the Y.
social activities of the winter. A sub
committee composed of Ray Robinson.
Howard Hunt, T. B. Jenkins, Eugene
Quigg and Fred Bartel was appointed
to help in the arrangements.
Plans for a monthly get-together
meeting for all dormitory men of the
association were made and will be car
ried out this winter. according to
William Friede, in charge of this
feature
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
GRAND JURY SESSION
GOES into next week

1t was learned Wednesday that the
grand jury, which began its sessions
last Wednesday, will not be able to
complete its work until some time
next week.
The grand jury was expected to re-
turn its first indictment Wednesday
afternoon against Elmer jackson.
colored, charged with the murder OF
Amos Carpenter colored.
Probe Milton Crash
The grand jury is now engaged in
thorough investigation of the af
airs of the defunct Farmers bank of
Milton, Ind, which went into the
hands of a receiver two months ago
following the suicide of its cashier,
Oscar NJ Kirlin. The purpose of the
investigation is to ascertain whether
any other persons were implicated
with Kirlin in his alleged criminal
mismanagement of the banks affairs.
The bank investigation has been In
progress all this week. Quite num-
ber of witnesses have been examined
and Wednesday a number Of other
witnesses were summoned to appear
before the jury.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
YOUNG BUSINESS men
REFUSE TO ENDORSE
SILVER STEEL STOCK

The Young Mems business club
voted against an endorsement Of the
Silver Steel and Iron company at its
meeting in the council chamber Tues
day night after an unfavorable report
was returned by the committee ap-
the company. A representative of the
steel company spoke at the last meet
ing of the club,
Complete reports from the member
ship campaign were not given because
of the absence of Howard Steinkamp,
chairman of the committee, who was
out of the city. 1t was decided, how
ever, to continue the campaign for A
short time, or until the teams which
have been appointed could completely
canvass their territories. The goal
of 1000 is in sight, officers of the
clu\ state.
Finance Committee Busy
The finance committee. which has
in charge the raising OF the 5000 nee
essary for the Armistice Day celebra-
ton, reported that it was planned to
enlarge the committee so that a dis
tricting of the city could be made
and a general solicitation of funds
made. This probably will be started
next week.
Frank Albus, of Evansville, former
secretary of the Commercial club
here, asked that the club appoint a
committee to investigate a factory
which he is anxious to see located in
Richmond. He gave an interesting
talk to the club encouraging members
TO continue their activities in civic
betterment
Consider Tour
The club took under advisement
the proposition of w. o. Jones, county
road supervisor, to promote tour of
the county similar to the tour of the
city officials, made last week under
gineer. 1t is thought that favora BILE
action will be taken and that people
Of the city be invited to visit the
towns of the county.
A trip which would take in Boston,
Abingdon, Centerville, Economy, Ha-
gerstown, Pershing, Greensboro Mil
ton, Cambridge City. Villa msburg,
Fountain City. Bethel, Whitewater
and Middleboro was outlined by the
county official. He planned to arrive
in Hagerstown for luncheon, which
he stated, could be furnished by the
Ladies' Aid society of one of the
churches there.
The next regular meeting of the
club is scheduled for Tuesday night
Oct. 26 Efforts are being made to
get permanent rooms.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
'Crank's' Explanation
Clears Kidnapping;
Trial Is Prepared

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13-SatlSt.
ed that the mystery surrounding the
kidnapping on June 2, of Blakely
Coughlin, the 13 months old son of
George H. Coughlin, of MorristowE,
has been cleared up by the confession
of August Pasquale, the authorities
today began preparation for their case
against the crank" for presentation
to the Montgomery county court.
Mr.. Coughln also said he felt the
case had been cleared up. Il am very
much relieved now that the tension is
broken" he declared The suspense
of living the rest of my life without
the sure knowledge of the fate of my
boy is now settled. l am glad it is
over
Charge Uncertain.
Although Pasquale. according to Ma
jor Lynn G.. Adams, head of the state
police, confessed that he Smothered
the child while making his escape WITH
it under his coat and threw the body
in the Schuyllkill river, legal authori
ties here today said he could not be
tried on the charge Of murder be
cause of the absence of proof of the
corpus deficit, or body of the crime
A confession. they declared, could not
be introduced in evidence until the
corpus deficit had been shown.
A piece of steel rail with a string at
tached, was found yesterday by 4
diver, at the spot pointed out by Pas
quale as the place where he threw the
body Evidences of fire on the river
bank nearby, where he told the au
thoritics he rad burned the child's
clothing, also were discovered. No
trace of the body, however, was found
and officials believe none ever will be.
They say that after being in the water
more than four months, it Undoubted-
ly has decomposed and disappeared.
Faces Other Charges.
In addition to the kidnapping and
Staying Of the Coughlin boy, Pasquaie
also will be charged with the murder
in Philadelphia, on June 1, of Mrs
Rose fisherman. who conducted d
rooming house here. He told Major
Adams that he went to the house for
he purpose of robbery. and killed Mrs
fisherman with a piece of slate. Uu-
til confession was made public. the
killing had remained a mystery. Lo.
cal police said today they were con-
vinced Pasquale was the slayer. He
also is said to have confessed to the
killing of a man in a saloon here
about nine months ago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
Mrs. Edith Huddleston,
96 Years Old, is Dead

DUBLIN, Ind. Oct. 13.-Mrs. Edith
Huddleston, 96 years old, died at the
home of her grandson, Edgar Huddle-
ston, Monday. at p. m. The funeral
VI as held Wednesday at p. m, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Orie Huddle.
ston. The interment was in South
cemetery. Had she lived until Oct.
IA, she would have been 81 years old.
She was one of the pioneers of the
county. Two daughters, two sons and
number of grandchildren and great
grandchildren survive.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
Governor Urges Farmer
To Gin Cotton Crops
(By Associated Press)

HELENA, Ark. Oct. 13.-Reiterat-
ing that the state administration
would give prompt support to local
officials in suppressing all night rider
activities directed at cotton ms Gov
erorn Charles ii. Brough, on Arkan-
sas, urged farmers today to haze their
crop ginned and stored in safe wa re-
houses. He advised the holding of
cotton until prices increase. anu said
the warehouse receipt could be used
to raise money to meet pressing OBJ
legations
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
STEAMER CATCHES FIRE

BERLIN, Oct. ia telegram from
Hamburg this morning reports that a
big fire broke out at midnight on the
steamer Victoria Luise of the Ham
burg American line, in the Vulcan
yards there. Four fire engines were
fighting the flames, it was said. The
message gave no further details.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
DOCTORS AND DENTISTS
STRIKE IN BERLIN

BERLIN. Oct. 13-Doctors and dent
lists of Chemnitz have begun counter
strike against the strike of the muni-
cipal employees.
At Plauen the municipal gas and
electricity workers have gone on
strike.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
FIRE DESTROYS 100 HOMES

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Oct. 13.-More
than 100 houses, most of them occu-
pied by negroes, were destroyed by
fire here Tuesday afternoon. Nearly
500 persons were made homeless.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13

ANOOu = .
For Wayne County, by w. e. Moore
Partly cloudy tonight and Thurs
day, with mild temperature. becoming
unsettled Thursday night; probably
showers.
General Conditons-Ideal autumn
weather still prevails south of the
Great Lakes, but a cold wave covers
Ontario and the st. Lawrence valley.
Stonecliffe, Ont, reports a minimum
temperature of 16 degrees above zero.
The Pacific coast rainstorm is cross
ing the Rocky mountains and is NOV
ing east. 1t is being followed by a
cool wave, which is spreading over
the northwest
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-13
Weather Forecast

For Indiana, by the United States
Weather Bureau-Increasing cloudi-
ness, probably followed by showers
late Wednesday night or Thursday;
cooler Thursday in northwest portion.
Temperatures Yesterday