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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
RETURN OF BODIES
OF u. 5. SOLDIERS
ASKED OF CONGRESS
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. lathe ques-
ton. of bringing home the bodies of
American soldiers buried in the battle
lines OF France, got into congress
anew today, with a hearing Of 200
parents asking for their return, be-
fore the house foreign affairs COM
mittee, and by introduction of reso-
luton by Chairman Porter to direct
the president to have the bodies
returned
Stephen E. Early. former captain of
infantry, and secretary of the Ameri-
can Field Of Honor association, asked
the committee to give hearing to the
associations Representatives before
final action.
The association does not oppose re-
turn of any soldiers body, If request
ed by next of kin, but proposed a
permanent memorial cemetery in
France for those who remained there,
and recommends against a blanket re-
turn of the bodies.
Charges of propaganda conducted
by undertakers for the return of the
bodies form a part of the material
assembled by the association for the
committee.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
Two Towns Affected by
Mysterious Malady; 4
Dead, Hundreds Are III
fRy Associated Pressl

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Jan. 13. -
Whether the mysterious intestinal
malady which has affected several
hundred persons in Kansas and Okla
homa exists in other communities of
the southwest today was a matter for
speculation. Pending reports officials
of the two states were trying to identi-
fy the disease and employ means for
checking its spread.
Topeka. Kansas and Muskogee, Ok
lahoma, apparently were the worst
sufferers. At Topeka 200 cases had
been reported and unofficial estimates
placed the number at 1000. Many
school children were among those ill.
At Muskogee there were about 800
cases.
No fatalities were reported at either
place and the death list from the
r,alady remained at four, all at Ska
took, the little Oklahoma town where
it first became prevalent. The situa-
tion at Skiatook was believed to be
under control, however.
State health department inspectors
sent to, Skiatook to investigate were
expected to furnish information today
that would assist the authorities in
classifying the epidemic. Tests also
were being made at the Oklahoma
state emergency hospital. and it was
believed definite information would be
obtained.
Conferences of physicians were held
last night at Topeka and Muskogee.
Some of the doctors expressed the be-
lief that the malady was a form of
dysentery, while others were Of the
opinion that it was a gastric form of
influenza
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
WESTERN STATES
URGED TO RATIFY
SUFFRAGE HAYS
(By Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 13.-Means
of organizing women voters and party
finances were among topics before
VIII H. Hays, Republican national
chairman, and leading Republicans of
six western states for discussion at
conferences today.
Mr.. Hays, who arrived here yester-
day with group of prominent men
and women party workers, also was
scheduled to speak at a dinner to
which 1000 tickets had been issued
Special meetings of the national COM
mitteemen here to confer with Mr..
Hays were to be held.
The national chairman reiterated
former statements that the mission
of the National committee was to
elect-not .select-candidates, and pre-
dicted that the nominee of the 1920
convention would be elected"
He also assured a delegation of lead
ing California suffrages that he was
extending efforts to have Republican
governors exert their influence to OBJ
tain ratification of the federal suffrage
amendment in states which have not
ratified it.
Mr. Hays and his party will hold a
state conference in Nevada this week,
he announced prior to entering the
first OF today's scheduled meetings.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
PLEDGES OF Two
SENATORS NEEDED
-(By Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 13. - Two
more pledges of members of the SEN
ate are all that are needed to make
up the two-thirds membership of both
houses Of the Indiana legislature nee
essary for special one day session
for the ratification of the federal SUI
frage amendment
Hope was expressed by the officers
Of the Women's Franchise league or
Indiana, that the needed pledges would
be received today so the call for the
session could be issued Immediately
by Governor Goodrich.
Governor Goodrich is said to have
the call for the session ready and as
soon as the Franchise league obtains
the pledges of the two needed SEN
ators, it would be issued.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
INDUSTRIAL
COMMISSION
IS AT WORK
New Body to Consider Situa-
ton in United States-To
Call Before It Leaders of In
dustry, Labor.
HOLDS STAR SESSION
(Ry Associated Pressl


WASHINGTON, Jan. 13-DaiIy ses-
slons to be continued over a consider
oole length of time with number Of
sub-committees working in conjunc-
ton with the commission proper was
the method of procedure under which
presidents industrial relations COM
mission was working today. The de-
cision to hear personal statements
from many of those who have offered
suggestions for bringing about peace
In the United States was made yes
terday.
Names of those who would be heard
had not been determined early today
but 1t was said, the list would include
a considerable number of industrial
and labor leaders, students of econ
omics and others.
! The hearings will, as in the past, be
in executive session. The sub-commit-
tees to be named will deal with par
ticular sections of the tentative pro-
gram adopted by the commission be-
fore its adjournment for the holidays
and which would be reconsidered
with view of possible improvement
in the light of comment and criticism
from various sources since the pro-
gram was made public.
A full attendance of members was
reported at the reopening of the COM
missions sessions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
DEMOCRATS MISUSED
BANKS, HAYS CHARGES

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 13-In a
statement in connection with the an
nouncement in Washington Of tele-
graphic correspondence between Sec
retary of the Treasury Glass and Will
H. Hays, chairman Of the Republican
national committee, Mr.. Hays renewed
his suggestion that the secretary in
vestigate the alleged action of the
Democratic National committee in
drawing drafts on bankers in whose
banks government funds are deposit
ed, and wiring such bankers that such
drafts had already been drawn.
The kilograms were exchanged after
Mr.. Hays stated in speech at Den
yer that the Democratic administra-
tion had sent out thousands of tons
Of propaganda to liberty bond buyers,
food card signers, war workers, etc..
The statement regarding the draw
ing of drafts, made in a telegram,
drew from Mr.. Glass the reply that
"it would not be astonishing to find
that both of you repeatedly have done
this.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
Republican Governs Nelu
Jersey; Democrat Elected

TRENTON, N. j., Jan. 13-Clar renee
e. Case. Republican, as state senate
president, succeeded William NJ Run
yon as acting governor of New Jersey
at noon today pending the inaugural
next Tuesday of Edward l. Edwa rds,
Democrat, who was elected on "wet'
platform.
Mr.. Runyon. as senate president,
succeeded Governor Walter E. Edge,
when the latter was elected to the
United States senate. In his farewell
message to the new state legislature,
which the Republicans control, Mr..
Runyon urged its support of is Demo
cratic successor, regardless. of party,
unless through mischance or other.
wise he shall give his backing to any.
thing that is unworthy"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
Expect Grand Jury Report
In DR.. Schott Case Today

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 13.-Wheth-
er an indictment for murder will be
returned against DR.. Christopher G..
Schott in connection with the death Of
Miss Elizabeth Ford Griffith, was ex-
pected to be determined today. The
grand jury went into session again and
it was confidently expected report
would be made before adjournment.
After the jury yesterday had heard
eight Commemorative witnesses, who
testified in the main to having seen
Dr. School near his office on Christ
mas eve between 1 and o'clock
during which time the coroner has
held Miss Griffith was murdered, Lau-
rene Gardner, thirteen star witness for
the defense, was called upon to testi-
fly. She reiterated that she and DR..
Schott were delivering Christmas
presents in another. section Of the city
during the afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
Opera Charges Shook Doun' =,
by Claque, They Charge
CBy Associated Press)

CHICAGO, Jan. 13.-Singers of the
Chicago Grand Opera company have
been paying for applause at the rate
of from $50 a week to $40 a perform
ance, according to statements of
Charles Fontaine, French tenor, and
Alesandro Dolci, Italian tenor, made
public today.
An assistant stage manager, the ten
ors said, was head of the claque, and
obtained the money under promises of
"handclaps, cries of bravo encore,
bis" or threats to 'cut off their
artistic heads"
Herbert Johnson, comptroller of the
company, said he had heard rumors
that somebody was shaking dSwn the
artists and that circular letter was
sent to the singers last month advis-
ing them it was necessary to pay for
spplause.
Fontaine said the claque leader
told the applauders whom he station
ed about the theatre what singers to
applaud, when to start a demonstra-
ton, and what arias to make the sing
ers repeat, so that the artists
reception would appear wildly en-.
thusiastic.''
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
HOPES SMASHED FOR
EARLY treaty ACT
CBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13-Possibility
of final senate action on the peace
treaty by Jan. 16, when the league Of
nations council will assemble in Paris,
vanished today, according to Republi-
can and Democratic leaders.
Not before next week, spokeSmen of
both parties predicted, was any action
probable. Democrats declared they
would be satisfied if ratification were
effected this month.
While negotiations toward adjust
ments of differences over reservations
gained new empetus today, 1t was said
some Democrats wede disposed to de-
fer action until after the caucus Thurs
day when a minority leader will be
elected.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
TO MEET IN PARIS
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-In the
first meeting Of the council Of the
League of Nations will be held in
Paris Friday beginning at 10: 80
o'clock in the morning. The call for
the assembly which went out late yes
terday was issued in accordance with
the terms of the Versailles treaty by
President Wilson whom the treaty
makers designated for that duty.
1t went to the ambassadors of the
entente nations which have ratified
the treaty and will not be made pub
lie until it has been received from by
their governments. The call is said
ito have been brief
The most important business to
come before the initial meeting of the
council will be that of setting up the
various commissions upon which will
d~volve the task of carrying out Ger.
tain provisions of the treaty.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
DESK OFFICERS GOT
MEDALS is CHARGE
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13- Urging
congressional investigation of the
award of army decorations during the
war. Representative Gallivan, Demo
crat, Massachusetts, declared in the
house today that more Distinguished
Service Medals, in proportion were
awarded to army officers who never
got nearer the front than Washington,
than to those who saw service over
seas.
.Tt is common talk in the army
said Mr.. Gallivan, that our present
chief of staff and one of his assistants,
colonel, whose duty was to escort
and dine foreign missions here in
Washington. had no space left between
their belts and their collars to display
the medals that have been given them
as a result of this service
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
Mexican Slayers of =,
American Are Arrested
(By Associated Press)

MEXICAN CITY, Monday, Jan. 12.-
Three persons alleged to be the as
sassins of Earl Boles and F. J. Roney,
American oil men killed near Port
Lobos, early this month have been ar.
rested, according TO report received
here from Colonel Carlos s. Crezco
chief of operations in the Tampica dis.
trict. Colonel Crozco declares that
others implicated in the tragedy have
been located and will be apprehended
shortly.
The report says the American consul
at Tampico has expressed satisfaction
at the effects of the federal forces to
punish offenders there.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
League Without U. 5. Is
Opposed by Swiss Press

BERNE, Jan. 13.-Discussion of
the growing difficulties attending
Switzerland's proposed adherance to
the league of nations is occupying con-
siderable space in the Swiss press.
The pYme difficulty pointed out is the
opposition of the supreme council to
granting Switzerland a special posi-
ton with regard to her neutrality. A
second difficulty upon which stress is
laid, is the non-adherance of the Unit
ed States to the league, that organi-
zatfon without America being describ-
ed as another thing than the one orig
ir.elly projected. Some of the news.
papers like Der Bund, of Berne, COM
pare the League of Nations without
America, to structure without
foundation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
GENERAL,
PRAISES us. SOLDIERS
(BY Associated PreSsl

MELBOURNE, Jan. 13-Lieutenant
General Sir John Monash, commander
of an Australian army corps in the
Perronne sector during the final days
of the war, paid a high tribute to
American soldiers brigaded with his
men in a speech here today. Two
American divisions fought with the
Australians in this section of the bat
tie front.
1.-THE Australians found the Ameri-
cans excellent comrades and good
fighters" said the general. Their
common experiences in the field have
established an undying blood relation
ship between Americans and Austral-
ianS"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
Spain Will Not Release
Body Of U. S. Soldier
(By Associated Press)

MADRID, Sunday, Jan. 11.-Sani-
tary authorities have definitely re-
fused to grant permission for the ex-
Summation of the remains of Corporal
Thismorton, killed in 1917 when an
american vessel was sunk by a Ger
man submarine.
The law stipulates the remains
must not be taken from the grave for
five years. The destroyer Thornton
which arrived at Corunna to take the
kody back to the United States on
Dec. "a, has proceeded to Lisbon and
.ill probably visit England before her
return to America.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
coNFESSES TO MURDER
TO SHIELD HER FATHER

LOCKHAVEN, Pa, Jan. 13-AngeIa
Decello, wanted on a charge of MUIR
der at Kane, Pa, was arrested here
last night after a sea rch of several
months. Decello was charged with
having shot a countryman at Kane
but his daughter assumed the blame
in order, she confessed later, to al
low her father time to escape.
Decello, according to the police, has
confessed that he did the shooting to
protect his daughter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
RUSSIAN JEWS FLEE
FROM .BOLSHEvlK ARMY
(By Associated Pre-

(By Associated Press)
PARIS, JAN 13.-Polish Russian
Jews are fleeing at the approach of
Rolshevik bands between Kiev and
Woloczys according to reports from
: War At Zmrinka there are some 15,-
900 of. these refugees who are In a
pitiable condition. The same state Of
affairs exists at Oskirow. where the
inhabitants and officers Of the Polish
army are doing their best to care for
the sufferers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
BIG STORM IN FRANCE

PARIS, Jan. 13.-Northern and east.
ern France are being swept by a vio-
lent storm, reports stating that three
persons have been killed and twelve
injured. Heavy damage is reported
from various cities, numerous build.
ings having been blown down. Tele.
graph and telephone communications
have suffered considea bly,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
SMYRNA INsEPARABLE FROM
TURKEY, DECLARES SULTAN
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Jan. 13.-Smyrna was de-
clared "inseparable from the Turkish
empire" in the Sultan's speech from
the throne delivered at the opening Of
the chamber of deputies on Monday,
according to Constantinople dispatch
es. AS the Sultan was unable to at
tend the meeting the speech was read
by the minister of the interior. Smyr-
ma is now in the Greek zone OF
occupation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
GEN. PERsHING is GREETED.

DENVER, Jan. ia solvo Of seven
teen guns fired by members of the
marine corps of Denver, who saw serv-
ice overseas, was the greeting pre-
pared for General ]. ]. Pershing upon
his arrival today at Denver. Denvers
streets were decorated with flags and
the afternoon was to be actually a
holiday with state and city officials
joining with former service men and
the public generally in a welcome to
the army's chief
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13

TWO FOUND KILLED IN ACTION
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-Research
of the records Of the war reveals the
following as killed in action: Anton
10 Marccarella, 2425 Arthur Ave. New
York city and Chester F. Van Zanit,
Rio Vista, Tex.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
ASK BELGIAN MINERS TO
WORK NINE HOURS A DAY
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Jan. 13-As a result of con-
terences here with Louis Loucheir,
minister Of reconstruction, it is under
stood that M. Jaspar, Belgian minister
of economic affairs, will urge the Bel
gian miners to work nine hours daily
instead of eight, so that the surplus
production may be shipped to France
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13

Yesterday
Maximum 35
Minimum below
For Wayne County by w. Z. Moore
Fair tonight and Wednesday. Colder
tonight. ts
General Conditions The storm
which threatened last night proved to
be a dry storm, except over the lakes
and is now passing eastward out of
range. Generally fair weather con-
tinues over the west and is rapidly ap-
pearing over the eastern states. Tenn
peratures are not cold in any portion
of the United States but severe cold
weather has developed over Alaska
where it is 4S below zero in the Yukon
valley where it has been quite mildd-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13
Weather Forecast

FolSIndiana by the United States
Weather Bureau-Fair tonight except
probably snow in extreme northeast
portion. Colder Wednesday, fair.
Today's Temperature
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-13

NOON ....s.. o'
Yesterday
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-10-14
s {. H. s. FOOT BALL
TEAM TO PLAY FRIDAY

The boys who are training in foot
ballball at the Sedgwick county high
school are doing better work than
last year. Students are not and will
not be permitted to play who offer
their athletic activities as an excuse
for laziness in school work.
The game. next Friday afternoon
means much for our boys. If you be-
lieve in cleaner living, wholesome
sports and purposeful activity, give
the boys your support in foot ball.
Julesburg did much for base ball
team the past summer. Are we not
willing to do somewhere near the same
in the way of supporting our boys in
foot ball?
A large crowd should turn out to
the game tomorrow (Friday) after
noon and root for S. C. H. S.
Let's back them up. Buy season
ticket and help them pay for their
suits, and in addition enjoy some real
clean sport.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-10-14
PARENT-TEACHER
ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED

Sixty parents met at the JulesbrG
public school building last Friday af-
tefnoon to make plans for Parent
Teacher Association in Julesburg.
The constitution, as suggested ~,
the Colorado Congress Of Parent-Tsdk
cher Associations was adopted al
the following officers were elected.
President-Mrs.B B. D. Parker.
Vice-president-M Alice Doner.
Secretary-Mrs. 7. J. Harrison.
Treasurer-Mrs. VIM. Mccoy.
Historian-Miss Anne Gallagher.
The following wu1ben were chosen To-
form aseomsn aitE the elfisers tc
take charge Of the business of the as
sociation, each class in both the high
school and public s,aooia being thus
represented:
Senior Class-Mrs. VIM. Johnson.
Junior Class-Mrs. B. Franklin.
Sophomore-Mrs. Stevens.
Freshman-Mrs. H. J. Smelser.
Eighth Grade-Mrs. c. Deming.
Seventh Grade-Mrs John Johnson.
Sixth Grade-Mrs. l.. B. Stalcup.
Fifth Grade-Mrs. Chas. Petersen.
Fourth Grade-Mrs. Robinson.
Third Grade-Mrs. +. n Kelsey
Second Grade-Mrs. Fred Fender.
First Grade-Mrs II. O. Virgins.
1t was decided to hold a meeting on
the last Friday of each month.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-10-14
MARSHAL ARRESTS
MAN WANTED
IN NEBRASKA

Last Sunday . poker game was
staged at HeaiAgford. Nebr.. zip near
Allianee. TIE game broke up in .
~ 6n1seqa Of the players was bit
.e y - NitA . Ratchet, result
IN . t1t4SO 05usys xhe man Who U.S.
ed the hatchet maAe ~ escape tam
porarily. Tuesday 10lg two ho-
boes were in the Un61a Ia1e3e ysFds
in Julesburg. One Of tAsm told the
other shout the big fight ut Heming
ford Sunday, and confided in him the
fact that he had welded the hatchet.
The other hobo sneaked away up town
and boldly "squealed" on his pal to
Marshal Twomey, who Immediately
went to the Union Pacific yards and
placed the man wanted at Heming-
ford under arrest. The Nebraska au-
thorities were notified and that after
noon the sheriff and deputy. accom-
panied by the prosecuting attorney ar
rived here. The following morning
the "bad man with the hatchet" was
taken back to Hemingford to face Q
charge Of assault and battery.
The accused man claims that he
committed the crime in self defense,
and was willing to return to Hemins-
ford without requisition papers.