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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
Mrs. Ellen NJ. Tubesing,
IS Years Old, Is Dead

Mrs. Ellen Marie Tubesing, IS years
old, died suddenly Monday morning at
the home Of her daughter. Mrs. Mary
Kauper, 631 South j street, with whom
she had been making her home. She
had been a resident Of Richmond for
more than so years, living for a long
time on South Tenth street.
She had been in failing health for
some time. Early Monday morning
members of the family heard her
mumbling in her room. She COM
planned Of an attack Of Indigestion.
Death came at $3.50 o'clock.
Mrs. Tubesing had been member
of st. Johns Lutheran church since
she came to Richmond. Announce
ment Of the funeral arrangements will
be made later. Friends are asked to
omit flowers
She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Mary Kauper and Mrs. Katherine
Fulle, Of Richmond; three sons, Will
lam and Harry, of this city, and Ed
ward T., of Sumner, La.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
MINERS WILL
TAKE RULE OF
COMMISSION
Will Accept Findings Unre-
servedly. Says Lewis -Ope-
rators Wait to Ask Ten
Questions.
COMMISSION ANSWERS
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. H. Bitumin-
Gus coal miners will accept unreserv-
edly any decision made by the presi-
dents coal commission in settlement
or the coal strike, John L. Lewis, act
ing president Of the United Mine
Workers Of America, declared at the
opening today OF the first public hear
ings of the commission. Mr.. Lewis
added that the miners repres entatives
would assist the commissions INQUIRY.
Mr.. Lewis assurance was given in
answer to question by Chairman
Henry N. Robinson.
Thomas T. Brewster, chairman of
the scale committee of the operators,
In the central competitive field, reply
ing to the same question by the chair
man. said he could make no promises
for the operators until the commission
mad given answers to 10 questions pro
pounded by the operators.
Chairman Robinson said the COM
mission would take up the questions
and furnish statement to the operat-
ors. The commission then adjourned
until tomorrow.
Present arrangements provide for
hearing John l.. Lewis, acting presi-
dent Of the United Mine Workers
union. and William Green, secretary
or the same organization, represent
ing the miners. who recently returned
TO work pending outcome of the COM
missions investigation.
While not officially confirmed early
today 1t was said the operators repre-
senting the central districts had
agreed to participate at least proyi.
sionally In the hearing.
They had previously declined to
subscribe to the proceedings, claiming
they had not been consulted before
the agreement between Attorney Gen.
eral Palmer and union officials was
made whereby the striking miners re-
turned to work
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
MRS. RAE SUCCUMBS;
WAS BORN IN CANADA

Mrs. Clara Wells Rae, wife of the
Rev. J. J. Rae, pastor OF the First
Presbyterian church, died at her home,
218 North Thirteenth street, at z
o'clock Sunday evening.
Mrs. Rae was born in Brighton, On
tario, Canada, and lived in that coun-
try until 13 years ago, when Rev. Rae
accepted a pulpit in Chicago Five
years ago the Rev. Rae accepted the
pulpit of the First Presbyterian
church Of this city. Mrs. Rae had
been i'll for some time and her death
was not unexpected.
She is survived by her husband, the
Rev. ]. J. Rae, and one daughter, Mrs.
DR.. #. d. Hagie. of this city. Funeral
services will be held at the home at
3 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon and will
be private. The Rev. d. e. Davis, of
the Second Presbyterian church, will
officiate. The body will be shipped to
Brighton, Canada, where Anal services
and burial will be held. Friends may
call Mpnday evening and Tuesday
.forenoonsz zhaat t-Ares requested to omit
A<<<uvA : 81 Il, i 80. .s7-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
American Missionary
Is Held by Chinese
(By Associated Press)

PEKING, Wednesday, Jan. 7.-Dr.
r. A. Shelton, Christian missionary.
was captured by bandits at Laoyokan,
near Yunan-Fu, on Jan. 3 and Is being
held for ransom. according to reports
received here. His wife and two
daughters who have arrived at Yonan-
Flu, say the kidnappers acted under
orders Of Yaug Tien Flu, a notorious
outlaw, who has been operating, with
5000 followers, in the Koechin noun
tains. It is said the object of his
lawless acts has been to discredit the
local governor for refusing to accept
the terms of surrender laid down by
the band.
The brigands stated they would treat
their prisoner as guest unless the
military was employed to effect his
release. Yang Tien Flu Is reported to
have been educated as a military Of
flcer in Japan. Officials OF the Amer
lean legation here and Chinese au-
thorities are investigating the case.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
EUROPE ONLY
SLIGHTLY in
NEED.-HOovER
Former Food Controller Says
Food Situation in Eastern
Hemi sphere Much Inn
proved Over 1918.
ABLE TO SUPPORT SELF
tBy Associated Press)


WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.- Because
OF the Enormously improved" condi-
tions overseas, the task of feeding
Europe until the next harvest on Oct.
l, viii not be the burden on the Amer
lean government that 1t was last year.
the house ways and means committee
was told today by Herbert Hoover.
from the signing of the armistice
until last July 1, the provisioning OF
Europe cost $4,000. .000," he said. THAT
was q burden on our government and
the taxpayers In one form or an
other, the United States treasury ad-
vanced $2,250, 900. 900 to feed Europe.
'But this year Europe will be large
ly able to feed itself by the exchange
OF goods. and credits of $150, 0,000, 900
to $200, ,000. 900 from the United States.
in all, the situation is that Of fronting
the echo of the situation we had to
front last year."
The money sought would be used
for relief chiefly in Austria and Po-
land where many thousands Of per-
sons are reported to be facing death
from starvation. Both Secretary Glass
and Mr.. Hoover have expressed belief
that speedy relief was absolutely nee
essary in order to prevent complete
social breakdown, particularly in Aus
tria, where the situation is reported as
most serious.
France. England and Italy, these
officials said. have helped to the limit
of their resources, but their efforts
have been insufficient Serious con-
sequences Of political upheaval In
central Europe and western Europe
and the United States were pointed
to, outside Of humanitarianism as JUS
tification for the requested loan.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
"Wou" Turns Out To Be
Collie; No Bounty Giuen

For the last two or three weeks far
mers living in the vicinity of Green's
fork have been bothered by the raw
ages to their stock by wolf which
was said to be roaming about the
county.
Saturday about 200 farmers organiz-
ed hunt and tracked the "wolf" to
its death. Monday morning they
brought the "wolf's" carcass to the
court house to claim bounty.
No bounty was paid, however, as
the "wolf" turned out to be a stray
collie dog, believed to have been put
of a passenger train.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
Oliver Lafuze in FAVOR
Of One-Day Session

Oliver Lafuze, joint representative
from Wayne and Union counties, has
declared himself favorable to the pro-
posed one day session Of the Indiana
legislature for the purpose Of ratifying
the women's suffrage amendment.
II believe that 1t will be possible to
take this matter up alone at the
present time, and in a one day session,
take necessary action on the proposed
amendment" Lafuze said.
He also declared that he had answer
ed a communication from the womens'
franchise league. pledging himself in
favor of the session.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
William L. Boyd, 86, Mail
Clerk, Pioneer. Succumbs

William L. Boyd, SO years old, died
Of complications OF diseases at his
home at 315 National Ave-, early Sun
day morning. He was one Of the
pioneer residents of Wayne county.
having been born near Williamsburg.
Over 40 years of his life had been
spent in Richmond. For 81 years, he
was in tho railway mail service, re-
firing six years ago on account OF
poor health. He was member of the
Webb lodge of Masons.
Survivors include four daughters,
Mrs. Walter Brown and Mrs. w. A.
Brown Of California, and Miss Martha
and Bessie Boyd of this city; and one
son, ]. F. Boyd of Carthage, Mo. Flu
neral services will be private. Burial
will be in Earlham cemetery
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
Camera Men Try to Get
Presidents 5 Photo From Hay
Wagon; Are Frustrated
(Ry Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-Attempts
of enterprising motion picture men to
obtain figures Of President Wilson by
using the method which resulted in
pictures Of William Hohenzollern, for
mer emperor, reaching the world were
frustrated today by White house Sc
cret service officers.
The camera men concealed them.
selves In a wagon load OF hay which
was driven slowly by the white house
while the president was on the lawn
in his wheel chair.
Before they could get their cameras
into action. the secret service men
stopped the wagon and investigated
After the. photographers had convinc-
ed the officers that they had not had
time to make picture they were
allowed to go.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
LIEuT.COL. MUTT RESIGNS
(By Associated Press)

LOS ANGELES. Calf. Jan. IL. =
Lieut-Col. H. C. Mutt has resigned as
general manager of the Los Angeles
and Salt Lake railroad to become pres
ident Of the Central Europe Coal Com
mission, it was announced here today.
The commission represents Italy, Eng
land and France and has charge of all
bituminous coal mining and distribut,
ing operations in Silesia. the an
nouncement said
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
Money IN to Defend
Suspended Socialists

NEW YORK, Jan. 12-Money to aid
in the defense of five Socialists sus-
pended by the state assembly contin-
ued to flow into the Socialist party
headquarters today. Some checks
have come from Democrats and Re-
pubicans.
It is understood the Socialists will
seek to retain Charles e. Hughes to
plead their cause before the assembly
judiciary committee Wednesday. He
disapproved the assembly's course last
week in letter to Speaker Sweet.
Samuel Seabury, former Democratic
gubernatorial candidate. has volun-
teered his services.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
Peace Time U. S. Army Is
Discussed at Conference
(By Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12-Depart-
mental and divisional commanders of
the army were called in conference to-
day by General March, the chief of
staff, to consider present and pro-
jected plans for the peace time army
and the policies and operation of the
war depa and its various parts.
At the meetings of the conference,
over which Secretary Baker and Cen
eral March will preside, one of the
principal subjects of discussion is ex-
pected to be the relation as it should
be established in the army between
education and military training.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
Reform Organizations
Urge World Prohibition
(By Associated Press)


WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-In double
celebration of the approaching birth
of Americas first saloonless year and
the quarter century anniversary of the
International reform bureau, the an.
nual convention of various national
reform societies, which was inaugural
ed yesterday by special "requiems'
over the body Of John Barleycorn," ?"
today formally convened in session.
=, Advocacy Of world prohibition by a
powerful campaign of propaganda, 1t
is expected, will be pressed by leading
reformers before the convention. For
mutation Of a program of future re-
form, including revision of existing
divorce laws, censorship of motion
pictures, and suppression of the inter
state transmission of horse racing
odds, also was announced
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
Ex|LES IN SIBERIA
WILL START HOME
, .(By Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Jan. IL. The
5000 American troops In Siberia will
begin their homeward movement soon
after the middle Of February, leaving
to Japan the protection of the Siber-
81 railroad and the loyal Russians in
eastern Siberia
The American railway commission
which has been directing the opera
tion OF the Siberian railroad will come
out before that time. it was learned
today and as the Czecho-Slovak troops
will have been repatriated early next
month, the reason of the presences of
the American military forces will
have been removed
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
Req. Tressel to Remain
With Trinity Church

Announcement was made to the con-
gregation of the Trinity English
Lutheran church, by the Rev. Oscar T.
F. Tressel, pastor of the church, Sun
day morning, that he had returned the
call from a church at st. Mary's, Ohio,
and would remain with the congrega-
ton.
The announcement was mad0 as a
result of a conference with the con-
gregation, at which 1t was voted
unanimously to retain the Rev. Tres.
sci. The Rev. Tressel has been pastor
of Trinity for more than four years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
DEATH PENALTY in
new SEDITION BILL
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. jan. IA sedi-
tion bill. drafted by the judiciary COM
mittee along the lines suggested by
Attorney General Palmer. and more
drastic than that passed by the senate
Saturday, was sep0rted tUda R
house.
1t is intended to reach citizens as
well as aliens who are guilty Of trea1
sonab!e activities, and would impose
the death penalty for sedious .agita-
tion resulting in loss OF life. Dis
franchisement or deportation would be
provided for persons refusing to testi-
~ for fear Of discriminating them
selves.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12

CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-Mlle. Elvira
Amazar, the beautiful soprano, who
caused the arrest Of Georges Balkan
off, the famous baritone Of the Chi
cago Opera company, charging him
with bringing her to America five
years ago, although he has wife and
seven children in Russia, has herself
been taken into custody on similar
warrant.
Both singers were released on bond
after hearings had been begun. As
sistant immigration Commissioner
Ebey said that full details of the cases
would be placed before Secretary of
Labor Wilson in Washington, and that
If the evidence warrants recommen-
dation will be made that both be de-
ported.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
CHICAGO NETS 600 IN CRIME
DRIVE; ONLY AUTOS TAKEN

CHICAGO. Jam. 12-More than 600
alleged criminals, police characters
and vagabonds today were in jails
and crime in Chicago temporarily had
been nullified by the police depart
ment's two-day drive. Approximately
s5 percent Of those arrested were
identified as "men with records" the
police said.
For the first time in many weeks
not hold up was reported from noon
Sunday until midnight and only five
automobiles were stolen. The average
had been above 25 street robberies
and from 10 to 45 motor cars stolen.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
GLASS AND WILSON
eo FER On enoleE
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-President
Wilson today summoned Secretary
Glass to the white house for con-
ference at which it was understood a
successor to Mr.. Glass was to be
discussed. An appointment Is expect
ed soon, so Mr.. Glass can take his seat
in the senate, to which he was appoint
ed, to succeed the late Senator Mar
tin. of Virginia.
Mr.. Glass is known to favor the Sc
lection Of Assistant Secretary Letting
well, to succeed him, and other Of
ficials of the administration have
urged Mr.. Leffingwell's appointment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
AVALANCHE DESTROYS
VILLAGE IN ALPS
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
BERNE, Sunday, Jan. 11.-Porra-
CHA, village in the Italian Alps. has
been buried by an avalanche and
man persons are reported to have
been killed. Five children of Joseph
Walter were killed at midnight in
their home, which was buried by an
avalanche near Caltuer in the Verarl-
berg mountains. The remainder Of
the family, although injured, was res
cued by neighbors. Heavy snowstorms
in the Alps have blocked railroads
and highways, many villages being
isolated.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12

through with the expulsion proceed
ings.
Assemblymen who have served sew
eral terms were predisposed to sup
port the unseating resolution because
of grudges they harbor against the
Socialists. The 81 members of the
assembly, however. considered the
resolution with open minds. They
were not aware that the Socialists
have been a source of irritation for
the past three years. -
During the war the Socialist as
semblymen opposed every bill design
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
NO CHANCE FOR TIA
JUANA, SAYS kEARNs

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Jan. H.
Jack Kearns, manager of Jack Demp.
sew. sees little chance for holding the
Dempsey Carpenter at Tia Juana
Mexico. He believes it must go
abroad.
II can't see a chance in the world of
holding the fight at Tia Juana." said
Kenrns. Until I went to San Diego
last week thought there was possi-
hilitv Of holding the bout there, but
after going over the ground personal
". I came to the conclusion that lower
california is not the proper Site"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
.Newcastle Coal Shortage
Auerted BY Contributions
(By Associated Press)

NEWCASTLE, Jan. 12.-Various in
dustries have contributed enough coal
to ward off the coal shortage that
threatened Newcastle's business ac-
tivities late last week. 1t was said to-
day.
The city water and light plant has
received only three cars of coal since
the miners went back to work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12

ed to lend the states aid to the nat
ional government. They even refused
to arise in their seats during the clos
ing days OF the 1918 legislature when
the "Star Spangled Banner" was
played. At the last session and the
session before several resolutions de-
signed to expel them were introduced
but never acted upon.
In defending his attitude of hos
tility toward the Socialists. Speaker
Sweet remarked that when you see a
cancer cut it out Immediately and do
not wait for it to sap your strength" /"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 12-Speaker
Sweet and the other members of the
New York assembly responsible for in
itiating the unseating process of the
five Socialist members have received
no inkling of what form the defense
the Socialists will take. They en-
phasize that it would be impossible
for the Socialists to disprove that they
are bound to obey the dictates of their
party's executive committee, on which
it is possible for aliens, enemy aliens
and even minors to sit. They seem
more determined than ever to go
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
Oh Boy! Sittin' on World
Is Last Brest Contingent
(By Associated Press)

N7W YORK, Jan. 12.-The last con-
tingent of troops quartered at the mill
itary camp at Brest arrived here to-
day on the transport George Washing
ton.
She brought 237 officers, war work
ers and civilians, and 615 troops. The
George Washington will be turned
over to the United States shipping
board and will be allocated soon to
some steamship company.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
Will Hays Greeted by
G. @. p. Men in Frisco
(By Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 12.-Repub-
lican leaders from California, Oregon,
Washington and Idaho, today greeted
Will H. Hays, chairman of the Repub-
lican national committee, and his
party, including several national Re
publican women leaders.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
PRINCE OF WALES LEAVES
FOR TRIP TO AUSTRALIA
tod

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Prince of
Wales probably will leave England
for Australia about the middle Of
March on board the battleship Re
nown. It is believed he will go by
way of the Panama canal.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12

Miss Bertha King, of Richmond, has
been appointed temporary visiting
nurse, until the services of a public
health nurse are available, Miss S.
Ethel Clark, secretary of the home
service bureau, announced Monday.
Miss King, who is a graduate nurse
of the Reid hospital, has had expert
ence in visiting nurse work in Dayton,
O.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
TAKE BEST soMeRERo;
LEAVE FAMILY PLATE
(By Associated Press)

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 12.-Gover-
nor Thomas Campbell's best sombrero
was the only loot robbers who ran
sacked his home, obtained last night.
They passed up the family plate and
overlooked several valuable pieces of
Jewelry. Governor Campbell Is en-
route to Washington and other mem
bers of the family were away from
home. ~ 80.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
PERSHING AT FORT RILEY

Nos <h"SONIdteu fIesSJ
FORT RILEY, Kan, Jan. 12.-Gen.
John ]. Pershing's schedule here to-
day included an inspection Of the old
cavalry, and artillery post Of Fort
Riley, used largely for hospital pur-
poses during the war, luncheon with
the Rotary club of Junction City,
Kan, and an afternoon spent watch
ing an athletic program at Fort Riley.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
OREGON TAKES UP SUFFRAGE.

(By Associated Press)
SALEM, Ore, Jan. 12.-Action upon
the federal suffrage amendment was
the chief purpose of the special ses-
sion of the Oregon legislature, which
assembled today at the call of Gov
ernor Ben w Olcott. Other matters
mentioned in the governors call were
amendments to the workmen's com
pensation act designed to provide in
creased compensation to persons
made eligible under the law, and
amendments to the game and fish
laws.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
Mps. HoucH MADE TRUSTEE
Ia tod PreqSl

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 12.-Mrs. Viii
,;am A. Hough, of Greenfield, Re-
publican, today was appointed mem
her Of the board of trustees of the
state school for the blind by Governor
rnodrich ~ she succeeds A. G. Pilken-
tnr aiso Of Greenfield, Republican,
.sho.a term expired Jan. 1. Mrs.
Houxh win serve for four years. Mrs;
Honsh Is the first woman appointed
On the board Of trustees OF the blind
school.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
Mrs. BergdolPs Estate
Is Damaged BY Flames
(By Assocfated Press)

(By Associated Press)
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 12.-The ga
rage and stable buildings on the SUI
burban estate of Mrs. Emma Bergdoll,
mother of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll.
were damaged by fire today to the
extent of several thousand dollars.
Mrs. Bergdoll called on police for
protection. She charged that the
place was fired by enemies. The tele-
phone wires had been cut, she alleged.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
GERMANS PLOT TO scUTrIE,
(RY Associated Pressl

Iby ASsOClated PreSSD
COPENHAGEN, Jan. ia plan to
schuttle the German warships not yet
turned over to the allies is being con-
sidered by officers of the German navy
according to information received by
the Majority Socialist party leaders.
A Berlin message quotes Die Freiheit
as declaring that high German officer
had so informed the leaders.