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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
Legion Head Sends Xmas MessageI
to Disabled World War Veterans

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. PA Christ
mas message has been sent by F. w.
Galbraith, Jr., national commander of
the American Legion, to 10000 sick
and disabled veterans of the world
war in 1,400 hospitals. 1t will be read
or posted on the bulletin board in
every hospital. The American Legion
is making a special effort to provide
Christmas cheer and entertainment to
disabled comrades. The message fol:
lows: ITO Our Disabled Comrades
1t is with semotions more deeply felt
than it is possible for me to express
that | greet you this Christmas Day
you men to whom this nation owes a
debt it can never repay; you whose
fortunes it shall ever be the first proud
privilege and duty of the American
Legion to espouse-you who are still
IN hospitals because of wounds and in
frmites suffered in your country's
service.
Years Have Been Busy.
More than two years have passed
since the echo of the last shot died
away. To those of us who by good
luck came through and whose sacri-
fees should not be mentioned in the
same breath with yours, they have
been busy years. They have gone
swiftly by while We have been re-es-
tablishing ourselves in the callings of
peace, insuring futures to ourselves
and our families. So much has inter
vened that the war seems very far
away at times.
Il know some of you men feel that
many of us seem to have forgotten
there ever was a war. These same
two years have not passed so swiftly
for you who remain in hospitals.
Twenty thousand of you still are there
silver tubes in your sides, lungs
burned out by gas, perhaps one leg
here, one in the Argonne. The war is
still very near and very real to you
who are the living and virtually for
gotten examples of the terrible price
that was paid for the victory. We
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
CUBA URGED
TO IMPROVE
ITS FINANCE
Adoption of as Much Of Fed
eral Reserve Banking Sys-
tenn as is Legally Possible
: Recommended.
new LAW IS DRAFTED
(By Associated PreSs)

HAVANA, Cuba, Dec. 24.-Adoption
by the Cuban government of as much
of the United States federal reserve
banking system as is legally possible
has been recommended to President
Menocal by Jose Manuel Tarafa. a
prominent Cuban financier. Signor
Tarafa, who recently made an unsuc-
cessful trip to the United States for
the purpose of negotiating a Cuban
loan of $10O,000,000 with American
bankers, has submitted to the presi-
dent number of suggestions which
he believes will straighten out the
financial situation in the island.
In case there are legal obstacles to
Cuba being. admitted to the United
States federal reserve system, Signor
Tarafa declares, the United States
government should be invited to CO.
operate with Cuba in establishing in
this city a bank of emission. Anoth-
er plan suggested is that invitations
be extended American banks enjoying
the confidence of the federal reserve
board to establish here, in agreement
with the Cuban government, a bank
of emission under the same regula-
tions that govern the United States
federal reserve bank.
Other Recommendations.
The Washington government also
should be asked to set up branch in
this city to take up dirty and unsani-
tary American bank notes and replace
them with new bills.
Other recommendations include the
issuance of two series of bonds to Sc
cure bank loans; governmental guar
antee of savings deposits of workers,
inspection of banking institutions by a
proposal national treasury commission
which would be given the power to
suspend government loans to banks
for guilty of violating regulations.
WASHINGTON, Dec PA draft of
F. law designed to clear the way for
an improvement Of finances in Cuba
has been prepared for submission at a
special session of the Cuban congress
called for next Monday, according to
advices received today by the state de-
partment. Unofficial information has
indicated, however, the improbability
of a Quorum since the group which
has been opposing the plan for finan-
cial reform is expected to continue tao
tics which have heretofore blocked
passage of any reform measure.
Albert Rathbone, New York, former
ly treasury department official, who
was sent to Cuba as financial advis-
er, has given to the state department
report 'embodying the suggestions
made by him to President Menocal
and it is believed the Cuban president
inn incorporate in his message to con
- 5 Monday many of the suggestions
by Mr.. Rathbone.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24

enjoy the fruits of that victory You,
who did most to gain it, only pay the
price, it seems.
Shocked at Reports
shortly after | was elected nation
al commander of the American Legion
| was shocked at the reports that
came to me concerning conditions
which surround our comrades in hos
pitfalls. l do not refer now to the con-
ditions in the hospitals themselves
or the nature of the professional care
and treatment which as patients you
receive. There have been reports of
grave shortcomings in these partiCu-
lars but as whole the situation has
improved. The legion. | am proud to
say, has had a good deal to do with
that Improvement and will continue
to have. What l speak of here is a
charge which | make against myself
as we'll as against the rest of the gen
eral public here on the outside.
The charge is that of neglect. True.
the nation has given literally to see
that you are properly housed. dieted
and cared for professionally. Millions
have been voted at a mere nod for
these purposes-and then we have vir-
tuously turned away and said, well
that jobs done-these boys can't have
too much.
Hard Battle to Come.
But the job hasn't been done You
men know Where are the visitors
who once thronged the hospitals
bearing towers. gifts and entertain
mento Where are the folks with their
automobiles who used to vie with each
other for the honor of taking their
wounded heroes out for snin? Where
are tho Thousand and one little human
attentions from the world outside thar
moan 81 much more than medicine and
with which the public showered our
| disabled il war davs? Those are the
| questions you might ask but don't be
! cause you are men-fghting men, and
Continued on Page Twenty-One) 4
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
FOOD COMMISSIONER
SAYS MILK QUALITY
MUST BE IMPROVED

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 24.-Several
Richmond lunch rooms and restaur-
ants are selling a quality of milk that
is below the standard required by the
state. l. l. Miller. state food and drug
commit iSsioner announced Friday.
Violators have been warned to con-
form with the standard required By
the state Notices have been sent to
each offender. Mr. Miller said Friday,
that unless he complies with the clean
up ruling he will be prosecuted.
The survey has been statewide and
it was found that 46 per cent of the
samples tested fell below the require
ment. some running as low as - to
per cent. According to Mr.. Miller's
analysis the lowest test milk found in
Richmond had percentage of IL. The
standard required is 1926 per cent milk
fat.
In some towns of the state a butter
fat shortage of 70 per cent was shown.
The following table shows the milk
fat percentage of the milk sold in
local hotels, lunch rooms, and restaur-
ants:
Hoosier Lunch Room, A: Walter
Farlow, A.; Wieland's Restaurant.
25; Victory Lunch Room, 40; Aydc
lotte Restaurant, 2.3; Union Station
Restaurant, 40; Tony Mallars. 80
Lunch Room. 43; Mrs. Spradlin, 40;
Leader Hotel, IL; H. c. Anderson, IA;
Zwissler's Restaurant, So (passedD;
City Restaurant, SO; II. Farwig, 2.S;
Central Chop House, Is; Gates Cafe.
S.3; Twentieth Century Lunch Room
"A: Hines Dairy. "a.
The cream standard is Is.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
Patrick Lally, Former
Richmond Resident, Dies

Patrick Lally. 6S years old, formerly
employed at Runse's feed store on
South Seventh street, died Wednes-
day at his home in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Death was due to a complication of
diseases. Mr.. Lally was we'll known
here
He is survived by his mother, Mrs.
Bridget Lally. of Union City; three
sisters, Elizabet Lally of Richmond,
Mrs. Bridget Farley of Liberty, and
Mrs. Margaret Mcintyre of Fort
Wayne. and one brother. John Lally,
of Union City.
Funeral services will be conducted
from ST. Mary'sl church at a. m
Monday Burial will be in st. Mary's
cemetery. Friends may call at any
time after Saturday afternoon at the
parlors of Jordan, McManus, Hunt
and Waterman. where the body has
been taken.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
Mrs. Myrtle Gaines Wins
$1,000 DAMAGE Suit

Damage to the amount of $4,000 wa 5
allowed Mrs. Myrtle Gaines, plaintiff
in the suit against the T. H, l. and E.
railroad company, by the jury, which
reported at 9 p. m. Thursday. The
trial had been in progress in the
Wayne circuit court since last Mon
day.
Mrs Gaines claimed that permanent
injuries had been received by her
when an interurban car struck a city
car on which she was riding in Octo-
ber 1917. Efforts to settle the case.
out of court had proved futile. Henry
U. Johnson was the attorney for the
plaintiff.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
GAS RATE DECISION
EXPECTED BY JAN. |

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. PA de-
cision by the Public Service Commits
sion on the petition of the Richmond
Heat, Light and Power company for
increased rates is not yet in sight. The
whole commission has not yet consid-
cred the case, it was said today. Com
missioner Fred Johnson, who conduct
ed the hearing which ended with the
argument 10 days ago, has not COM
Fleted his conclusion which viii be
placed before the whole commission
Tor final action The order, however, is
expected before Jan. l.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
Pig Used as Bird Dog
By Champion Hunte,
(Rv Associated Pressl


NATCHEZ, Miss. Dec. 24-Tucker
Gibson, known as the champion big
game hunter of Tensas parish, Louis
lana, claims he owns a pig which he
uses in the capacity of bird dog,
and asserts the pig makes perfect
stands and never flushes a covey of
birds.
Mr.. Gibson said that soon after the
birth Of the pig, on tho death of its
mother. it was adopted by a pointer
dog with a litter of pups and that the
pig continued to associate with its
foster brothers and sisters after it
became we'll grown. He declared that
the hunting proclivities Of the pig
were accidentally discovered the first
time the young dogs were taken to the
field. the pig accompanying the party
and taking an animated part in the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
Secretary Daniels Sends
Last Christmas Message
rBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Secretary
Daniels sent today to the naval ships
and shore stations his last Christmas
greeting as head Of the naval esab-
listmeut His message was addressed
to the navy family" and said:
"Christmas greetings and apprecia-
tion of the splendid service which the
navy has rendered in the year that Is
closing and in the world war It's past
contribution to real Americanism is an
earnest evidence of its future service
in preserving the peace of the world"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
COLBY ENTERTAINED
AT BANQUET TODAY

RIO JANIERO, Dec. 24-Bainbridge
Colby, American secretary of state.
was guest of honor at a luncheon Civ
en- at Guanabara palace today, the
vice-president of the republic, mem
bers of the cabinet, high military and
naval officers and members of con-
gress being present. Later he paid
an official call on the mayor of the
city.
During the afternoon the Brazilian
section of the inter-American commits
sion held a special session to welcome
Mr.. Colby. DIR. Azaro Cavalcanti, who
represented Brazil at the recent finan-
cial conference in Washington, vel
coined the secretary on behalf of the
commission.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
WILLIAM GREGG SAYS
H0LD-uP PREVENTED
DIVISION OF MONEY

One of the best hauls recorded in
the hold-up history of the county was
revealed in circuit court Friday morn
ing when William C. Gregg was called
into court to tell the judge why orders
given at the time of granting a di-
vorce had not been carried out
Mamie Gregg was granted divorce
from William C. Gregg on Dec. 6, ac-
cording to evidence produced. A di-
vision of personal property was or
dered. At that time Gregg was in
possession Of $500 in cash. When
Frank Strayer, who was appointed re-
ceiver to divide the property, tried to
make a division, this money was
missing.
Gregg testified that the money had
been spent for living necessities but
on further examination revealed the
fact that he had been held up and
relieved of a sum which was esti-
mated at about $780, '-''.' -
---'- Tells of Robbery
Where is the rest of the money!"
Attorney Robbins questioned after
Gregg had accounted for about 5000
81 was held up and robbed" Gregg
stated.
Where and when" he was asked.
ooh, eight or 10 days ago." he re-
piled complacently. Il was going
from the National road to my home
north of Centerville when two masked
men stopped me near the railroad and
relieved me of my money. They then
went north on the railroad. 1t de-
veloped that the railroad runs east and
west at this point.
Did you make any noise or inform
any one that you had been robbed"
Keller asked.
NO. he said. 81 didn't see that 1t
made any difference"
Your Honor. l don't believe a word
this man says about this hold-up," At
torney Keller concluded. The case
was continued while further evidence
of an agreement for settlement was
to be produced.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
$500, 900 Fire Damage
To Halifax Stores

HALIFAX. N. D., Dec, PA half
million dollar fire occurred today in
the business district of Halifax. The
drygoods esta blishment of Wood Bro
theirs, limited was destroyed and a
music store and a furriers building
nearby damaged
Apparently starting in the Wood S
store during the night the flames were
not discovered until they burst through
the roof at 6 a. m. 1t was two hours
before they could be brought under
control.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
Brazil, Belgium, Sign
Commercial Treaty
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. PA COM
mercial treaty between Brazil and
Belgium has been completed whereby
credit amounting to s14.250. 900 is
opened to the Belgian government at
the bank of Brazil. Assistant Trade
Commissioner r. NJ. Connell cabled
the department of commerce from Rio
de Janeiro.
Belgium agrees in return purchases
to the account of Brazil at Brussels
at the prevailing rate of exchange.
Likewise Brazil agrees to purchase
Belgian products and credit the
amount to the Belgian account in Rio.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
BELIEVE BALLO0NISTS
ARE WITH INDIANS
(By Associated Press)

OTTAWA. Dec. 24.-Belief that the
three United States naval officers who
left Rockaway Point, n. Y. week ago
last Monday in the free balloon A 559S
on an endurance flight were being
cared for by Indians in the Lake coun-
try was expressed today by Lieutenant
Evans, the American aviator who was
sent here to direct search for the miss
ing balloonists.
My brother airmen," he said. "are
most assuredly in the area bounded
by Lakes Mistassin, Abitibi and ST.
John" He believes it would require
many days for the airmen to reach a
point of communication.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
Mrs. WillilIa Clark
Succumbs at HospitaL

Mrs. Willilla Clark, 81 years old,
died at the Reid Memorial hospital at
s p. m, Thursday. Her home is il
Williamsburg.
She is survived by her husband,
Lawrence Clark: three daughters,
Hazel, Gladis and Treva Clark; also
Parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Menden-
hall, one mile north OF Webster.
Funeral services will be conducted
from the Friends church of Webster,
al 10 a. m. Sunday. Burial will be in
Webster. Friends may call at any
time
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
Believe Crime Wave
Crest Passed in N. Y.
(Rv Associated press)

NEW YORK, Dec 24-The absence
OF reports of crimes of outstanding
Importance within the last two days
led police today to express the belief
that the crest Of New York's crime
wave has passed Although 81 ar
rests were made during the night most
Of them were for minor charges.
Police commissioner Enright, how
ever, said the intense campaign
against lawiessness would be con-
tinued relentlessly. He issued orders
recalling to active patrol duty several
hundred police who are on special de-
tail The order is effective Jan. 1.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
Clessie Kendall Withdra,us
His Police RESIGNATION

Officer Clessie Kendall, of the local
police department, announced Friday
that he had withdrawn his resigna-
tion from the police department which
was to have become effective the last
of this year.
Mr. Kendall was to have taken the
position of deputy sheriff under
Sheriff-elect Carl Wadman, Jan 1. He
has been member of the police force
for three years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
INDIANAPOLIS SCRAPS

10y NSNVVTdTFI fTtSHJ
INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 24.-Four COL
leges will battle for the basketball
title Of Indianapolis this season. The
quartet among which the champion
ship will be played off is composed OF
Butler College, Indiana Law School,
Indiana Dental College and Indian
apo'i% North American Gymnastic In
ion. This schedule calls for resump-
ton OF athletic relations between
Butler and the Dentals. The Law
school is in the field for the first
time
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
Jury Unable to Agree
In Nicky Arnstein Case

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-The jury
in the case of Jules w. "Nicky' Arm
stein and others reported to Justice
Gould in the district supreme court
that it was unable to agree on YER
dict after 10 hours deliberation. JUS
tice Gould discharged the jury and
announced a mis-trial.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
Short Circuit Causes
Citv Lights to Go Out

Lights in the city were out for
few minutes Friday morning occas-
ioned by a short circuit when the arc
circuit switch went short and blew the
expulsion fuses out on the house cir
cults This in turn threw the ma
chinery out. The circuits were re-
established in seven minutes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
Milk Producers Directors
Will Meet Next Tuesdoy

The directors of the Milk Produc-
ers' association are scheduled to hold
meeting in the directors room of
the Second National bank at 7:30 p
m. Tuesday. Business of Importance
with relation to association matters
will come up, including reports of
committees.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
CLOSE CAR SHOPS

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 24-One thou
sand employees of the New York Cen
trail car department at West Albany
were idle today, notices having been
posted by the company that the shops
would remain closed Indefinitely. Of
ficials at the shops assigned no rea-
son for the shutdown.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
NO XMAS EDITION

In conformity with an es-
tablished custom not to print
an issue on Christmas day,
The Palladium will not appear
on Saturday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24


For Wayne County, by w. e. Moore
Fair and continued cold tonight:
Saturday increasing cloudiness and
rising temperature.
Weather Conditions-The coldest
weather SO far this season covers the
plain and northern states, with tenn
peratures at % degrees below zero at
Havre, Mont The zero line extends
south into Kansas. 1t is below zero
in Nebraska, the Dakotas and Mon
tana. An extensive rain storm is NOV
ing east across the Rockies. Snow
over the northern plain states.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
RESUME M'GAMON TRIAL

NBY NSSOCIatHti PreSS)
CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 24-Hearing
of testimony in the second degree
murder trial of Chief Municipal Just
ice VIM. H. McGannon, continued today
with examination of witnesses for the
defense
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24

Rep. George w. Edmonds, who pro-
posed that President Wilson be i'm
peached for refusing to enforce pro-
visions of the Jones shipping bill, may
become head of the U S. shipping
board under the G. O. P. administra-
tion, it is rumored. The Jones bill
called for abrogation of thirty-two
treaties
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24

The election of John l.. Lewis as
head of the United Mine Workers by
an overwhelming majority at the re-
cent election is called by the conserva-
tive miners a direct answer to the
radical element which sought to beat
Lewis. Lewis has represented the
more conservative element. The radi-
Gals backed Robert H. Harlan. Lewis
had been acting president and active
head of the organization since Will
Hayes was forced to relinquish the
lead because of illness.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
Weather Forecast
Moore's Special Forecast

The cold wave will dominate the
weather conditions Friday night, but
the approach of a Pacific coast storm
now over the Rocky mountain states
will cause rising temperature, begin
ming Saturday, followed by a snow or
rain the first of the week.
For Indiana, by the United States
Weather Burcau-Fair tonight; some
what cooler in northeast portion; Sat
urday fair, with rising temperature.
Temperatures Yesterday
The Holbrook news., 1920-06-25
FEDERAL TAX REVlsloN

While the press and the people are struggling over the great national political campaign business working plan of federal taxation that shall dspace the present negotiable system.
 A committee of seventeen gentlemen who are heads of large mercantile and manufacturing Organizations and representative of the nations best interests has charge of the proposed changes.
 Surely these American leaders have no interest in business conditions that going to work great hardship anyone and congress and the people who really the power back of congress well listen.
 These believe that the excess profits tax and the high surtax business killers driving investors from productive industry and into making all their investment in tax exempt securities.
 They propose encouragement of the present high and direct burden business plan to set business ee to increase production and to reduce prices that now artifcially raised by shunting taxes.
 Taxing undstributed surplus encourages extravagant dividends stops the expansion of industrial plants and increased production, and will eventually lead try into an era of national insolvency.
 Under consequent business depression the present profits tax, high surtaxes and luxury taxes will not produce revenues and government cannot rely upon them as a permanent peace time policy
 The next session of congress will be compelled to take up the problem of revision of federal taxation from the standpoint of placing premium upon industrial pro- duction rather than penalizing initiative.