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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
.HARD|NC'S VISITORS
ASKED VIEWS ABOUT
new PEACE LEAGUE

MARION, O., Dec 1S.-In another
set of conferences today, President
elect Harding heard advice on the two
subjects which for the present bulk
largest in his mind, the choice of a
cabinet and the formulation of plan
for world peace.
On the proposal for an association
of nations, which has taken more
definite form as a result of his con-
sultations here he again conferred
with Senator James A. Reed, of Mis-
souri,, Democrat, who has been a
bitter opponent of many of President
Wilson's policies and who took leading
Part in the fight of the senate irreeaa-
cilables against the Versailles league.
Senator Reed came to Marion last
night at Mr.. Harding's invitation and
the talk begun then was continued
today.
Dr.. Butler Calls.
Another on the president-elect's ap-
pointment list was DR.. Nicholas Muir
international law and an advocate of
ratification of the Versailles treaty
with reservations. DR.. Buffers call
also was arranged at Mr.. Harding's S
request, to discuss a peace plan.
Harry M. Daugherty. pre-convention
manager for Senator Harding and
since the Chicago convention, one of
his closest advisors. and Senator Har-
ry S. New, of Indiana, in charge of
the Republican speakers bureau dur
ing the campaign we're callers whose
conferences were understood to con-
cern cabinet appointments and other
questions of policies as we'll as the
peace plans. Both have been men
toned as possible cabinet members
but Mr.. News friends have indicated
that he prefers to remain in the
Senate.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
WEST VIRGINIA COAL
PRODUCTION GROWS
fBy Associated Press)

CHARLESTON. W. Va. Dec. 1s.-
Coal production in West Virginia this
year increased more than 100000
tons as compared with 1919 according
to the annual reports of producers.
made public here today. The increase
was registered in spite of the fact that
q of the largest producing companies
reported a decrease of more than l.
Ooo. 900 under the 1919 record.
Figures contained in the reports
show that the 1920 total production in
the state was 79.033,346 tons as
against 75.s75,493 in 1919. OF the s6
counties listed as coal producing cen.
ters, only eight showed a decrease in
tonnage this year while % reported in.
creases.
Of the total the q largest compan
les produced 25.5S3,6S3 tons in 1926
as against 26,92s,247 in 1919.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
FIRST STEP IS TAKEN
TO EMERGENCY TARIFF

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S-In it's
first step towards enactment of an
emergency tariff the house ways and
means committee today tentatively
agreed to place high import duties on
wheat, corn, wool, and wool clothing,
beans, potatoes, peanuts, onions, sheep
and cattle and mutton and lamb meat
Members of the committee said the
action taken was not final but repre-
sented by the concensus Of opinion of
leaders seeking a basis for the pro-
posed law. They had included corn
in the list and had omitted cotton they
said on the suggestion that the drop
in the corn prices had caused losses
equally as serious as those on wheat
while the imports of cotton were
normally so small as to be neglible.
Although the proposal to extend the
tariff to woolen clothing was accept
ed without much protest there was a
demand that other textiles whether of
wool or flax. or cotton be included.
Members said, however, that the COM
mittee was not in agreement on this
point. There were other indications
that the bill would not be kept as
brief as was intended by this joint
conference of senators and represen-
natives yesterday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
MERCHANTS ORGANIZE
new PROTECTIVE BODY

Merchants of the city have organi-
zed a protective association that will
take special measures to prevent shop
lifting, passing of worthless checks,
buying unauthorized on the accounts
Of others, pocket picking and other
during the holiday season as we'll as
through the year.
A warning has been issued that peo-
pie committing any of these ofenscs
will be prosecuted.
The action of the Richmond mer-
chants comes after several years Of
losses. 1t is in accord with the pol
icy adopted in larger cities where
such associations have been in effect
for several years. Virtually all the
merchants in town have signified their
intention of joining the association
Those that have already signed are:
G.. II. Knollenberg company, Lee B..
Nusbaum company; Boston Store;
Palais Royal; Mashmeyer-Granger
company, Hoosier store, Ackerman's,
Grand Leader, Romey Furniture COM
pany; Reed Furniture company and
Marshalls department store.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
LOUIS STRAWBRIDCE
SOUGHT BY ATTORNEY

The sheriff's office is in receipt of
letter from an attorneys firm in
Cheyenne. Wyo., announcing the death
of George B. Strawbridge and stating
that he left a small amount of per-
sonal property.
AS no relative of this man could be
found here, the letter states they have
communicated with officials here to
see if any relative can be found in
Wayne county
Among the mans personal effects
were found a divorce decree granted
by a Chicago court in 1907. which
stated that his wife was living in
Wayne county with his son, then six
years old. The boy, Louis Strawbridge,
is the only heir OF the man.
Officials of the sheriff's office have
been unable to locate any of the peo-
pie up to the present time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
DRAFT new MEASURE
OF REINFORCEMENT
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18-Drafting
of a bill for reapportioning the mem
bership in the house on the basis of
the increases in population shown in
the 1920 census was begun today by
the census committee pursuant to a
decision reached by Republican mem
bers at a caucus last night to push
through such legislation at the present
session of congress.
While no definite numerical basis
for the reapportionment is understood
to have been reached, bill already in
troduced by Representative Siegel, of
New York, chairman of the census
committee, increasing the house mem
bership from 435 to 483 was expected
to be used as basis in framing the
legislation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
VETERAN DETECTIVES
SET OUT TO COMBAT
new YORK CRIMINALS
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec Is. - A flying
squadron of so experienced detectives
was sent out today by Police Commits
sinoer Richard B. Endight to aid in
combating the crime wave, which has
called for the expressions of alarm
from judges, city officials and numer-
Gus civic and business organizations.
The detectives. equipped with high
speed automobiles, were ordered to
tour the city, in day and night relays,
on the lookout for gangsters. They
also were instructed to aid in tracing
the slender clues in the departments
possession in efforts to solve recent
mysterious crimes.
Mr.. Enright expressed confidence in
the police departments ability to cope
with the situation and said: There is
no crime condition that warrants the
organization of private citizens. The
police are absolutely in control of the
situation"
Emergency Measures.
However. numerous organizations
today were discussing emergency
measures to insure adequate protec-
tion. Hundreds of stores displayed
men and in plain view of customers
The Merchants association and the
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce called
special meetings to consider the situ-
alton
The jewelers. Security League an
nounced it had offered a s25,OOO re-
ward for the capture and conviction of
the murderer or murderers of Edwin
w. Andrews, Fifth avenue jeweler on
Thursday afternoon. Added to the
growing list of crimes the police were
confronted with the solution Of two
more holdups committed last night.
Carl Tiedermann. a veteran of the
world war, was reported in a dying
condition in hospital from a wound
received when he resisted robbers
who held him up near a subway sta
ton. Two men stopped a taxicab in
Central Park in which Mrs. Thomas
w. Egdar. wife of a physician, was
riding. removed her gloves, searched
her stockings, took from her fingers
two diamond rings, ordered her out
of the cab and directed the driver to
take them away.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
LEAGUE ENDS
LONG SESSION
OF ASSEMBLY
First Gathering. in Session
Since Nov. IS, Adjourns
Saturday-China Reserves
International Questions.
SEATS new DELEGATES
fBy Associated Press,


GENEVA, Dec. 1S.-The first assem-
bly, of the League of Nations, which
has been in session here since Nov
Is, adjourned its session late Satur-
day.
Questions affecting international re-
lations coming within the Jurisdiction
of the league of nations have been re-
served by China for a more opportune
occasion for bringing them to the at
tention of the council or assembly of
the league DR.. Wellington Koo, Chin
ese delegate to the assembly declared
at this mornings session of the as
sembly.
The Agenda for today. included the
question of responsibilities of the
league for mandates over former en-
emy territories. An effort was made
to dispose of that question this morn
ing and it was hoped that the report
from the American committee might
also be acted on.
Representatives of Austria, Bull
garia, Luxembourg Albania, Costa
Rica and Finland which have been
made members of the league had seats
in today's meeting but did not par
ticipate.
Formal Ratification.
credentials in the short space of time
which has intervened since those ma
tions were accorded membership. The
formal ratification by the representa-
tives of a number of nations accept
ing jurisdiction of the international
court was to have been held at head
quarters of the league secretaries this
afternoon.
The general conclusion of the man
date committees report, which was
awaited with much interest, were that
the council of the league had adopted
such a policy regarding mandates that
there was no opportunity to discuss
them publicly before they went into
force; that the mandatory nations
should not recruit soldiers in terri
tories confided to them, nor profit
from thir trust in exploiting foor Their
own benefit the natural resources of
those territories.
censures Council.
Lord Robert Cecil in presenting the
report, suggested that at least one
woman should be appointed a member
of the mandate committee, since thai
body will have much to do regarding
women and children in inundated ter
ritories.
LOlu tOOh ihC SouuSli Shdi
ly to task first for its lack of energy
and clear sightedness in dealing with
nations that have been given man.
dates, and second, for the secrecy
practiced by the council regarding the
terms of the mandates they had re-
ceived The committees report call
ed the attention of the assembly to
the councils refusal to communicate
these mandates to the assembly, and
suggested the situation should receive
attention from the committee appoint
ed to study amendments to the cove
nant of the league with a view TO
modifying the relations between the
council and the assembly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
ASK TO PAY
PREPARATION
WITH GOODS
Germans Elaborate Plans for
Paying With Materials
Allies Representatives Tell
Acceptable Features.
NOW LOOK TO AMERICA
fRv Associated Press)

BRUSSELS, Dec. 1S.--German dele
gates 10 the second financial confer
ence in session here, elaborated today
their plans for paying reparatiOnS
with goods and materials. The allied
representatives were prepared when
this mornings session opened to tell
the Germans what features of the
plan seemed acceptable and what must
be discarded
Only one session of the conference
was held today as the British and
French delegates were asked by their
associates to have individual conversa-
tions with various German experts.
BERLIN, Dec. 18.-Germany should
expect more from sane financial pol
icy on the part of the United States
than from any efforts toward recon
struction by the league of nations de-
clared DR.. Gusthav Steseman, leader
of the German Peoples party in an
address here today. In this connec-
ton he suggested that a world eco
nomic clearing house sytsem to which
he said number of important Amer
leans were giving their attention,
might to some degree restore eco
nomic order in the world.
DR.. Steseman declared England was
more satisfied with the results of the
war than France and therefore was
more willing to see Germany regain
her feet economically.
Sees Hope In England.
industrial England" he added fears
the advancing threats of Bolshevism
and recognizes Germany can rear the
necessary wall against this advance
only if she is so firmly established eco
nomically that the spirit of Bolshev-
ism cannot flourish within her bound
aries. There cannot be compromise
with the French policy which seeks
to weaken or destroy the German ma
ton, with the Rhineland federation
leaving on France or with Bavaria
separated and arrayed against north
ern German states"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
VOCATIONAL BUILDING
AT EASTHAVEN READY
BY FIRST OF MARCH

Recommendations that the legisla-
ture make provisions for the exten-
sion Of the farm colony system in re-
lieving overcrowded conditions at
state benevolent and correctional in
stitutions will not affect the expansion
of Easthaven hospital to any large ex-
tent. according to Dr. S. E. Smith, SUI
perintendent
Dr. Smith returned Friday night
from meetings in Indianapolis Thurs
day and Friday Of the state board for
mental detectives and. the Indiana So
ciety Of Mental Hygiene. At both of
these meetings the question of the ex-
tension of the farm colony system was
discussed.
System Used Here
The farm colony system has been
in operation at the local asylum for
the last five years and additions are
being made at all times. Several farms
near the original land of the hospital
have been purchased and buildings
have been erected on them for the diff
ferent units made up of patients. No
additional land will be purcha sed i'm
mediately, it is said.
The new vocational building which
has been under construction for the
last few months probably will be
ready for use by the first of March.
This will allow the hospital to utilize
a large number of it's patients in ac-
tive constructive work, according to
the officials.
Need Women Assistants
The farm colony system has re-
lieved the crowded conditions at the
local institution, according to reports.
The institutions which are suffering
the most from lack of housing facili-
ties are those without sufficient land.
The chief question Easthaven authori-
ties face is that of procuring assist
ants, especially women.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
KANSAS TOWN QUIET
AS TROOPS ARRIVE

INDEPENDENCE, Kas., Dec. IS
After a night of quiet the people of
independence arose today to greet
national guard troops sent here in
connection with Thursdays night race
disorders in which two persons were
killed and five injured. Fears that an
attempt would be made during the
night to lynch Noble Green, negro,
held in the county Jail in connection
with the fatal shooting of r. r. Whar-
ton, a white grocer, failed to be real
lied as far as could be learned today.
The large force of home guardsmen
and American legionaries on patrol
duty did not report single untoward
incident. All last night the guards.
a number of whom came from sur
rounding towns to assist, moved
through the streets or stood vigil 4.
the Jail On one of the important
corners was stationed Miss Leonora
Watson, of Parsons, Kas.. who carried
a revolver and stayed at her post
throughout the night.
Il just came over to help out" was
Miss Watson's explanation. Il heard
about the trouble and thought might
be needed"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
PLAN SHORT COURSE
TO LAST Z DAYS FOR
FARMERS OF WAYNE

The farmers of Wayne county are
to have an opportunity to enjoy two
day short course, put on by Prof c.
P. Holden, director of the agricultural
extension department of the |. H. c.
Prof. Holden is one of the best known
men in his field in America and every
reader of farm literature is familiar
with his writings and lectures.
The demand for these courses is so
great that they are given only where
petitioned for by farmers or associa-
tions who wish to take advantage of
what these courses offer.
Only Six Courses Offered
There will be but six of these
courses given in this section of Indi-
ana and Ohio, or in a total of 81 coun-
ranged for in Ohio, one Of them at
New Madison The only one so far as
sured in this section of Indiana will
be held at Hartford City.
There is feeling that Wayne town
ship farmers should get together and
act on a petition to hold this course
in Richmond. this being a central
point for farmers of the whole county.
Fedora tion heads and other leaders in
farm activities will be called together
during the coming week to discuss the
matter and to decide as to place OF
holding the sessions, and to make
needed arrangements.
Hold Date Open
Pending such action a date will be
held open for Wayne county. Prof.
Holden will be present and assisted
by r. r. Robertson, of Ohio. and Miss
Zella Wigent whose talks and demon
strations will be of great interest to
women.
These short courses are arranged to
suit the desires of the local program
committees. Twenty large illustrated
charts, eight moving pictures of agri-
cultural scenes, and various lantern
slides will be shown during the dem
onstrations.
The Holden short courses are pure
ly educational, and there is no charge
whatever for their presentation. They
are given in the interest of better
farming and for the extension OF
knowledge to that end. Mr.. Orson Ry-
an, representing Prof Holden, will be
in Richmond next week to discuss the
matter with County Agent Dolan and
others interested in this work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
Wants To Be in JAIL;
Gets His Request
(BN Associated Press)

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 1S.-Waving a
revolver in the face of Police Serge
ant Joseph Weber, at the Penn Ave
nue. station here yesterday, Joseph
Demitras demanded that he be locked
up. The sergeant gave Demitras quick
action, for within minute the man
had been disarmed and lodged behind
the bars.
At hearing later the prisoner re-
fused to be sworn saying: Il never
swear" Asked where he would like
to go, Demitras replied anywhere
suits me-" He was held for further
investigation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
CONCLUDE TESTIMONY
IN NEWBERRY CASE
fBy Associated PresS1

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The TAX
ing of verbal testimony relative to the
missing ballots in the Ford-Newberry
senatorial contest in Michigan in
1918, was concluded today by the SEN
ate election committee and the re-
count of the ballots cast in the elec-
tion will begin Jan. A. Counsel for
both Henry Ford and Senator New
berry were warned to be ready to pro-
ceed when the committee met on, that
date. Counsel said they would be
ready.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
MINER KILLED WHILE
FAMILY is SAILING

CLARKSBURG, w. Va, Dec. 1S.-
Shortly after he received word that
his wife and daughter had sailed from
Italy to join him. Francis Sciggiano,
coal miner, met death under a fall
of slate in mine at Shinnston, near
here. Sciggiano, together with his
brother Salvatore, were caught under
the fall and killed last Wednesday.
Their bodies were recovered late yes
terday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
Weather Forecast
MOORE'S SPECIAI FORECAS-

"OonC STCStAI FOHGSASt
Fair and cold weather will prevail
throughout the state and will probably
go to about Is above in Richmond to-
night Increasing cloudiness will be-
gin on Sunday becoming unsettled the
first of the week followed by snow or
rain.
For Indiana by the United States
Weather Internationally fair to-
night and Sunday; not much change
in temperature.
Temperatures Yesterday
Today
NOON ............ ............... ~
General Weather Conditions - The
weather has now become settled over
the central states but the eastward
movement of the Pacific coast storm
will cause a return to unsettled wea-
ther again about Monday. The tenn
perature has been below zero in
North Dakota and western Canada,
but is not below normal for the time
of year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
De VALERA HIDING
IN new YORK CITY

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-Ea NOM De
Valera, president of the Irish repub-
lic." will come out of retirement
Christmas day in New York City, ac-
cording to his secretary, Harry Bo-
land, who recently denied that De Va
lera had left for Great Britain.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-18
CLEARING HOUSE RESERVE
fBy Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, Dec. 18.-The actual
condition of clearing house banks and
trust companies for the week shows
that they hold $8.222,200 reserve in
excess of legal requirements. This is
decrease of $3,025,710 from last
week. !.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-15
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
OF MARKET DOWNWARD.

New York, June 1.-The course of to- days stock market was distinctly disap- pointing to those who had hoped that de- Velopments over the week end would find expression in higher quotations Trad ing after the steady opening was almost steadily downward on professional pres sure
 Nothing in the days operations sug- gested- even slight revival of public interest as a result of the deliberations of the republican national convention Nor did the better weekly reports of the federal reserve bank and the clearing house cause any change of sentiment
 Opinion was divided regarding latest political aspects, but Wall Street seemed vastly more interested in prospective dividend announcements. Meetings of the several important railroad and industrial companies soon to be held were the sub ject of much conjecture.
 Money continued firm, as was to be ex- pected in view of tomorrows heavy in- come tax payments. Call loans open ed at per cent, last Fridays renewal rate, casing later to per cent There was no increase of time funds, but con- servative opinion inclined to the be- lief that rates would ease by the end of the month.
 Gains in western tonnage followed irn- provement in feight conditions, but busi- ness at leading terminals in the west and southwest continued to wait on re- taxation of credits. Interior banks were reported to be renewing many loans ma- | turing at the mid-year
 | Somewhat in the order named, oils, es- | pecially the Mexican group, equipments l motors, independent steels, tobaccos and miscellaneous specialtes were the out. standing features of the days general re. 1 action. Dividend paying rails. especial ly ans-continentals, extended las weeks losses. Sales amounted to 475,. 1 900 shares.
 l Speculative railway bonds. notably con vertible issues, eased variably, but Lib.
 erty bonds and foreign war fotation.
 held firm. Total sales, par value, ss, | 900.
 Old U. $. bonds unchanged on call