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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
INCREASE IN
WATER RATE
IS PETITIONED
Raise of Is Percent Over
Rates as Chargeable Under
Ruling of Public Service
Commission Requested.
|ASK LARGER RETURNS

An increase of 25 per cent over the
rates as chargeable under the order
of the Indiana public service commits
sion of Jan. l, 1917. is asked by the
Richmond City Water Works in a
petition which was filed with the sIate
body Friday. A revision and increase
of the schedule of rates is sought.
City Attorney Keller said the petit
tion of the company would be thor
oughly studied and analyzed and that
the city would oppose any request that
was unjust.
On Nov. Is, 1919, the Indiana public
service commission issued an order
permitting the company to increase its
rates per cent. effective on Dec. I.
1919, on meter rates, and on fiat rates
April /, 1920 At that time it denied
petition of the company to increase
its capital stock, $4,000.
Based on Jan. I, 1917 Order.
The present increase is not based
on the order of Nov. IS, 1919, but on
the order of jan | 1917.
In its application the company sets
out that the total value of its property
for rate making purposes is S90U,000.
which is $4,000 more than the vaiua-
tion placed by the commissions engi-
neers and used by the commission in
fixing rates on Nov. IL. 1919. The
company says that it has invested
s45,654 in additions to the plant, dis
tribution mains, etc.
The petition also sets out the fol-
lowing:
That the company should be en-
titled to receive from the total of its
service revenue annually. sum of at
least S147.500, the same to be and be-
ing (as estimated on experiences of
the nast nine months):
Its operating expenses and taxes.
S63,52S.7S; depreciation allowance Of
11a per cent upon the depreciable
property (sSO0,0 ,00Op, $4,000; a net re-
turn upon the total value as above of
8 per cent per annum, $4,000, making
total of 47,52S.7S."
The company sets out that it is
entitled TO a gross revenue of s147.-
500. and that under the present rates
their gross revenue this year will be
approximately S125,219, or S22,30 less
than the company is entitled TO on its
present valuation. No account is taken
of federal income taxes which amount
, to S4,921.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05

the event of Republican success at the
polls. Neither the senator nor the
general would affirm or deny the re-
port. The suggestion of the appoint
ment of General Wood to the war port
folio elected widespread approval
among Republicans.
The State Portfolio -.
There has been a good deal of
speculation on the possible selection
for secretary of state. Those most
frequently mentioned are Elihu Root
and Senator Knox, of Pennsylvania,
both of whom have served as secre-
tary of state, and Senator Lodge OF
Massachusetts, who, as chairman of
the senate committee on foreign rela-
tions, directed the framing of the
Lodge reservations to the Wilson
league Of nations covenant.
Former Senator Root is widely re-
garded as the master mind" OF the
Republican party and there is no
doubt he is one of the foremost states
men of the world. He was the author
Of the Republican platform plank on
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
PLURALITY IN
CONGRESS IS
new RECORD
Is Greatest Ever Held by Any
Party in the House NEAR
est Approach Was in Fifty
Second Assembly.
GET KENTUCKY SOLON
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-Wlth the size
OF president-elect Harding's electoral
vote virtually settled at 404 out OF a
possible 531, and the complexion OF
the new senate set down as SO Repub-
licans and 81 Democrats, Republican
leaders today awaited belated returns
on eight contests in six states to
house majority.
Exclusive of the eight undetermined
seats in the lower house, the Republi-
cans had 2S6 members to 1877 Demo
Gratis ard four of other designations,
a plurality of 149-the greatest ever
held by any party in the house. The
nearest approach to it was in the fifty
second congress, when the Democrats
had lead of 14S.
Certain Of Even Break.
Republicans appeared to be assured
Of better than an even break on the
eight outstanding seats which would
give them a record party margin in
the house. The seats still in doubt
were the fourth Maryland district;
eighth Minnesota; fifth Missouri; 18th,
21st and 23d New York: first North
Dakota and fifth West Virginia.
A further Democratic upset appear
ed possible in the Fourth Tennessee
district where w. F. Clouse. Republi-
can, was reported to have forged
slightly ahead of Cordell Hull, earlier
reported elected.
The senate majority was settled last
night when belated returns from the
mountains of Kentucky gave the Re-
publican candidate, Richard p. Ernst,
victory over Senator Beckham, Demo
crat.
Montana for Harding.
Montana's four electoral votes fall
definitely into Harding column when
returns from 1921 out of total OF
1882, gave Harding lead of 44,530,
with North Dakota's five electoral
votes counted last night when Demo,
cratic leaders admitted they have
given up hope of carrying the state.
Yesterdays count ir Oklahoma as
sured the new women voters one Rer-
resentative in the lower house-Miss
Alice Robertson, of Muskogee, farm
er and restaurant owner. Miss Robert
son was an nsanti-suffragfst prior to the
adoption of the 10th amendment, and
made the congressional race "to see
If the men meant it." when they
thrust the vote on US"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
Charles H. Little Dies
At Home in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO, Ind, Nov. D.
Charles H. Little, 55 years sbf age, died
Thursday at s p. m. at his home In
Middleboro from a complication of
diseases. He is survived by the wild
ow, Mrs. Cora Little; three daughters.
Mrs. Winifred Brawley, of New Paris.
O.: Izora Little, of Richmond, and
Ruth Little, of Cox's Mill.
Mr. Little was a member or the
Methodist church and chairman of the
Cleaners associa ton. Funeral serv-
ices will be conducted from the Mid
dleboro M. E. church Saturday at 1:30
p. m. Interment will be made in
Goshen cemetery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
GERMAN TREASURY
FACES VAST DEFICIT
(By Associated PreSS)

BERLIN, Nov. 5.-Germany's treas
nry faces a deficit of approximately
10000, 100000 Marks, DR.. Karl Helffer-
ich, former vice-chancellor, declared in
the Reichstag here today. He said
that in the face of expenditures
amounting to 100000, 100000 marks,
the receipts would total $4,000, 900, 900.
He declared it was impossible to
vote the credits demanded for the In
ter-allied high commission in the
Rhine territory, and reproached the
minister of finance, DR.. Wirth. for not
having done anything to remedy the
situation.
DR.. Wirth in answering, stated the
cabinet had decided to introduce a bill
providing for sacrifice tax, adding
that the government would ask a
credit of one billion marks to buy GER
eals abroad. He declared the financial
difficulties of the German people could
be solved only if they can live"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05

Above, left to right: Major General
Leonard Wood, Senator PhiIander
Knox, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
and ex-senator George Sutherland.
Below: EIhu Root, at left, and Gov
ernor Lowden, of Illinois.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5-The cleo
tion of Senator Harding to the presi-
deney naturally brings to the fore
speculation on the cabinet selections
he will make before he is inaugurated
on March 4 next.
Whether the president-elect has ar
rived at any decision respecting any
cabinet appointments or has asked
any one to accept place in his Off
cial family is not known. This is a
matter which the candidate repeatedly
said he would not consider seriously
in advance of the election.
When General Wood visited Marion
shortly after the Republican conven-
ton and pledged all possible assist
ance to the man who had defeated
him for the nomination. it was report
ed Senator Harding had asked the
general to be his secretary of war in
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
INVESTIGATE ALLEGED
FRAUDS IN ELECTION
(By Associated PreSS)

NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-District At
torney Edward Swami today began
formal investigation of alleged frauds
in Tuesdays election. AS result OF
the finding OF 26 marked ballots yes
terday in sewers of the Thirteenth
election district of the Fourth Assem-
bly, district, Mr.. Swami summoned the
election officials of that district to his
office to be questioned.
Meanwhile, the street cleaners OF
that and other districts were directed
to search sewers and other places of
possible concealment for missing bal
lots.
Investigation of alleged fraud in
Harlem also was begun. 1t was re-
ported that in some of the districts
more ballots were returned than there
were registered voters. Other alleged
irregularities also were reported.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
JAPAN WILL PROTEST
CALIFORNIA; ACTION
ON STATELAND LAWS

TOXIC, Nov. 5-When confirmation
has been received that the people of
California have voted in favor Of the
proposed land law in that state, Japan
will lodge a protest in Washington,
pointing out the measure conflicts
with Japanese treaty rights, accord
ing to the Yoruzo Choho, an independ-
ent organ, which quotes a foreign Of
flee official to this effect.
Formal negotiations, the newspaper
says, will follow and an agreement
permanently removing the cause of
the trouble.
The Hochi Shimbun reports that NJ
Shidehara, Japanese ambassador in
Washington, and Secretary of State
Colby have reached an agreement by
which Japan will stop immigration to
the United States in return for which
America will accord Japanese now in
America the same treatment as other
foreigners.
Ridicules War
Marquis Okuma, former premier
interviewed by the Yoruzu Choho de
clares that only thoughtless people
have talked of war between Japan
and America over California"
eff Japan fights with arguments OF
dignity and impartiality,' he is quoted
as saying, "Americans will act justly
The defeat of Governor Cox is at
tributed by Marquis Okuma to the
league of nations, which he declares
"even Democrats dislike" He does
not anticipate the Republican admin
istration will raise the tariff, owing
to economic difficulties.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
ANDERSON SEEKS TO
Determine POWER TO
SUPPRESS EVIDENCE
(By Associated PreSs)

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 5 - Federal
Judge Anderson declared in court to-
day that the investigation to be made
by him next Monday of Attorney Gen
eral Palmer's connection with the soft
coal conspiracy cases would be for
the purpose of ascertaining whether
the attorney general can make an
agreement to suppress portion of
the governments evidence"
Prompted by Palmer
The statement apparently wa
prompted by Washington dispatches
quoting Mr., Palmer as saying he was
unable to understand what Judge An.
derson is proposing to investigate"
Mr.. Palmer's statement was made last
night after he had received notice of
the investigation sent from here at
Judge Anderson's direction.
The courts statement was made to-
day when attorneys in a civil case
asked that it be set for early hearing
when he declared he was unable at
present to set a date for the other
case because of the pending coal cases
Il am engaged in a controversy with
the government. l have a case set
for next Monday. the coal conspiracy
cases. am going W 1lHu Out tueu
whether the attorney general can
make an agreement in a case where
the grand jury has returned an in
dictment to suppress a portion of the
evidence on the part of the govern
ment in the trial of that Indictment
he said
Based on Statements
Judge Anderson's charge that the
attorney general is attempting to sup
press evidence is based on Mr. Pal
mer's statements directing govern
ment counsels in the coal cases moi
to use the evidence contained in the
bill of equity on which Judge Ander
son issued an injunction last night di
recting the cancellation of the order
by mine union officials calling the
! soft coal strike.
Mr.. Palmer also has said that az
agreement was made, in Judge Ander
! sons presence. not to use this evidence
! if the members complied with tbs
courts orders, and court officials here
! expected that the investigation mex
! Monday would include inquiry into
! this phase and also reveal what agree
ment was made with the miners.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
FRACTION, G0MPERS
SAYS OF ELECTION

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5. - Samuel
Gompers. president of the American
Federation of Labor. declared today in
his first statement on the outcome of
Tuesdays election that Every for
ward looking man and woman must
feel some deep regret because OF the
great plunge toward reaction.
But democracy will right itself at
the proper time" said Mr.. Gompers.
"and meanwhile the actual tabulation
of results in congress, the lawmaking
body, shows definite and specified
gain for all that makes for progress
and responds to the needs of our
time"
Mr. Gompers asserted that every
man in the house whose record of
service was perfect has been re-elect-
ed" and added that the new congress
would show an increased number of
men who hold union cards.
THE non-partisan political policy OF
the labor federation" Mr.. Gompers
continued, "is more completely justi-
fed than ever and the futility of sepa-
rate party action more convincingly
demonstrated"
Referring to the congressional cleo
ton, Mr. Gompers said incomplete
checking already showed that so con-
gressmen who were inconsiderate and
hostile have been defeated.
This is one of the most impressive
features of the entire election" said
he. Fifty time servers have been
beaten"
Against these so the working Deo-
pie have elected from So to go men
whose records show fair and consid-
crate service"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
WOMAN SHERIFF IS
not AFRAID OF JOB
(Bv Associated Press)

ROSCOMMON, Mich, Nov, 5.-Mrs
Jane Johnson, IS years o1d mother OF
three children and shcriff-elect Of Ros-
common county today outlined the
platform on which she will go into
office next January.
81 can land bad man or bad wo-
man myself, if necessary" she said,
"but as a matter of precaution l will
appoint my husband deputy. In the in
tervals between searching for and car
ing for prisoners, will look after my
chi,Gren--two girls and a boy and
the domestic duties in the county Jail
Mrs. Johnson added that in case it
should become necessary for her ito
arrest a bad man, he will know some
one has been after him"
The sheriff-elect gained her expert
ence from her husband, who has been
sheriff for the past six years, and
whom she married forty years ago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
WHALLON WILL LEAD
IN HANOVER DRIVE

In order that it may keep its educa-
tional standards abreast of modern re-
quirements, Hanover college, one of
the oldest colleges in the state, is seek
ing an addition cf S500.000 to its en-
dowment resources. Authorities of
the college at the same time announce
that the purpose of the money is to
make Not a bigger but better Han
over"
DR.. A. ]. Whallon, former Hanover
student. has been chosen to head the
Richmond Hanover committee. Each
city or town containing Hanover men
will have its committee for the cam
paign, the object being to see that ev.
cry Hanover man or woman shall have
a chance to do something for the col
lege. The following are the Other
members of the committee:
Bessie M. Lehman, Marcus A. West
RogerFoster Giles, DR.. j. NJ. Wamp
lie rand Harry G. Starr.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05

GIVES c. 0.P.
FIVE S0LONS
With State Definitely in Re-
publican Column Returns
Indicate Capture of Five
Seats in House.
HARDING LEAD GAINING

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. with
tennessee definitely in the Republican
electoral column returns gathered by
newspapers indicated early today that
the Republican had captured five of
the states 10 seats in the lower house
of congress. Two members of Tenn
essee's present congressional delega-
tion are Republicans
In the Fourth district on the face of
returns, still incomplete, w. F. Clouse,
Republican, was leading Representa-
tive Cordel Hull, Democratic national
committeeman from Tennessee, by
less than 800 votes.
Republican leaders in the district
claimed complete reutrns would show
ClOuSe winner by al least 1000 votes.
In complete tabulation of the vote
in the Sixth district gives Lon A.
Scott, Republican, a slight lead over
Gordon Browning, Democrat. Early
returns had indicated the election Of
both Null and Browning.
Election Conceded.
The election in tho third district of
Joseph Brown. Republican, over John
A Moon, Democratic incumbent, has
been conceded by the Democrats.
while in the first and second districts,
Republicans were elected. Both dis
tricts at present are represented in
congress by Republicans.
With returns in from practically the
entire state, Senator Harding continu-
ed today to lead Governor Cox bJ
approximately 10000 votes, while the
majority of Alf Taylor, Republican
cadnidate for governor over Governor
Roberts, Democrat, was nearly 4O,OCC.
Hardjno Majority 9,4OO
Figures compiled by the Commercial
Appeal from all but forty scattering
! precincts in the state gave Harding
majority of 9,400 votes and Taylor
lead of 39,542. The vote was:
Harding, 2O2,579; Cox, 1913, ,17S. Taylor,
211 ,145; Roberts, 171,601.
FARGO, N. D., Nov. 5.-After trail.
ing behind in the vote since election
night, Governor Lynn j. Frazier, Re
! publican candidate, endorsed by the
non-partisan league. swung into the
| lead early today in the gubernatorial
| race, being more than 500 votes over
! his Democratic opponent, ]. F. T
! O'Connor. Returns from 1852 pre-
cincts gave Frazier 104,49S and O'Con
nor 103,612. FraZier's reelection has
| been conceded by the Fargo Forum
which supported O'Connor.
! Results in the first and second con
| gressional districts still were in doubt
| early today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05

Entertainment for the thousands Of
visitors that are expected in Rich
mond Armistice Day, Nov IL, is to be
elaborate and interesting throughout
the day Not dull minute should be
experienced by anyone, according to
the committee in charge.
Bands will play on the streets from
early morning until late at night
Vaudeville stunts, minstrel shows,
singing, fireworks and an interesting
exhibit will be part of the days at
fractions All entertainments are
free.
A football contest by the American
Legion team playing an Indianapolis
Legion team will furnish sport for part
of the crowds in the afternoon, and a
dance at night for ex-soldiers in uni
form at the Coliseum will attract a
goodly crowd
Some idea of the arrangements that
are being made by the Knights of
Columbus to take care of the city 3
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
Railway Labor Board
To Hear NeW Questions

Washington. Nov. 5-Claims of rail
road employees in semi-executive posi-
tions for recognition by the railroad
labor board as subordinate officials
with the exception of supervisory sta
tion agents were allowed today by the
Interstate Commerce commission.
The ruling of the commission based
on hearings recently conducted will
permit all workers in the semi-execut-
i've classes, with the exception of the
supervisory station agents, to place
their wage questions before the board
for adjustment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
HARDING ENDS WORK
BEFORE LEAVING ON
HIS VACATION TRIP
fRy Associated PreSS)

MARION, O., Nov. Sin final prepa-
ration for his first real vacation in
months, President-elect Harding today
disposed of the. last remaining busf
ness of his campaign headquarters
here and virtually abandoned the head
quarters building which has housed
his office and campaign assistants
since July. With Mrs. Harding and
party of friends he leaves tomorrow
morning for a months vacation trip
that will take him to southern Texas
and probably to Panama.
AS Mr.. Harding began his last days
work in Harding campaign headquar-
tiers workmen were cleaning from the
Harding lawn next door, demolished
standards and burned-out red fire
torches of last nights celebration, in
which several thousands of his neigh
bors in Marion and nearby cities paid
him a tumultuous tribute as the sue
cessful presidential candidate.
In his speech to the cheering crowd
that gathered for his post-election
front porch speech the new president
elect pronounced the league of nations
deceased" although by an historic
coincidence a crowd was gathered at
the same hour on the White House
lawn in Washington, acclaiming the
league in the presence Of President
Wilson.
Soon after his vacation trip which is
to end early in December Mr.. Harding
is expected to take preliminary steps
toward a consultation of statesmen,
which he has promised throughout the
campaign for formulation of America S
program toward a world peace asso-
citation. Whether he actually will as
semble such council before his
inauguration, however, is regarded as
doubtful.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
ELABORATE ENTERT AILMENTS Are PLANNED
FOR THOUSANDS or VISITORS ARhhISTICE DAY

guests in the south Tenth street park
can be gained from the fact that two
bands have been assigned to the
knights. The Connersville Boys band
will be furnished by the committee in
charge of the days program, and the
Eagles lodge which has hired the
Muncie City band for their part in the
parade. has offered the services of
the musicians to the X. of c. at the
park Special stands will be built for
the bands.
The Eagles will also have part of
their minstrel show on hand for
stunts and entertainment throughout
CONTINUED on Page SiXteenj
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
One Old Buddy Loses
In Chicago Election
(Bv Associated Press)

CHICAGO. Nov. 5.-The decision of
Chicagos voters at Tuesdays election
to have one alderman each from so
wards instead of two aldermen from
35 wards, today brought to light the
interesting case of "Bathhouse John"
Coughlin and 'Hinky Dink" Kenna
who have controlled the first ward and
represented it in the city council for
more years than many voters can re-
member. Speculation was rife in
political circles as to which of the
celebrities would drop out at the time
friends.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
ATTEND FUNERAL RITES
OF C.. & o. PRESIDENT

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 5.--Railroad
executives from various sections of
the country attended funeral services
here today for George w. Stevens,
president of the Chesapeake & Ohio
railway system. Every wheel on the
Chesapeake & Ohio system stopped for
one minute at the time for the funeral
as mark of respect.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-05
Mcky Arrstein Pleads
''Not Guilty" to Charles
fBy Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Nov. Jules w
(Nicky) Arnstein entered a plea of
mot guilty" when arraigned here to-
day before Justice Gould of the Dis
trict of Columbia supreme court, on
all indictment charging him and others
with a conspiracy to bring stolen Sc.
curities into the District from New
York. Arnstein reserved the right to
withdraw his plea within a week and
to make such other motions as he
might decide upon.
Justice Gould refused to decide the
question of bail.