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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
RECE|VERSH|P
FOR MuLTI.X
is REQUESTED
Stockholders File Petition in
Circuit Court Asking I'M
mediate Appointment of Re-
ceiver to Protect Assets.
OFFICERS DISAPPEAR

Charging that officers of the com.
pany have absconded, leaving assets
without protection n this county, and
that these assets are in danger of be-
ing removed because of other suits
that are now pending against the com
pany, Edward Mendenhall and others
filed petition today in circuit court
for the appointment of a receiver for
the Multi-A Aircraft and Motors com
pany.
Stockholders of the company whose
names were given in the complaint as
plaintiffs are Edward Mendenhall
Oren Miller, Hester W. Kendall. Ern.
est C.. Tremps, Lois, Junius Harold
and Ethel Tremps. A total of $1,000
worth of stock is represented by the
complainants.
The compliant alleges that the com
pany is now insolvent that other suits
are pending for payments of debts
and that as result, the available as
sets of the company are likely to be re
moved, thus taking away whatever
claim the stockholders have on the
property.
List Of Assets.
Motors, patent rights and office
furnishings are the principal assets OF
the company it was stated in the com
plant. Officials in the company who
according to the complaint. had absec
onded, were: William Hereley, presi
dent; G. L. Kluefer, vice president
and o. c. Olson, secretary and treas
urer
Promoters of the Multi-X Aircraft
and Motors company came to Rich
mond last summer, asserting that they
had purchased large tract of land
north of the city and would erect a
! million dollar plant.
! Sell Blocks Of Stock.
On the strength of these representa-
tions, blocks of stock were sold 10
cally. At the time the campaign was
made, the Palladium questioned the
soundness of the offerings, showing
that there was very little behind the
stock to recommend it as an invest
ment.
The petition filed in the court Mon
day requested that receiver be ap
pointed without notice.
Two persons associated with the
company were indicted by the Wayne
grand jury last October.
Frank T. Strayer was appointed
temporary received this afternoon
Further hearing to decide whether OIL
not the receivership will be perman
! ent, will be held Jan. II.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
PLAN HARD SURFACE
ROAD TO NEWCASTLE
TO ASSIST FARMERS

First steps were taken toward build
ing of a cement highway that may
eventually extend from Richmond to
Newcastle, were taken Saturday in a
conference between Wayne county
and Henry county commissioners.
The route will go by way of Hagers-
town and will serve to put the entire
county within an hours drive of Rich
mond. Although officials of Henry
county did not state their attitude
definitely. they did say that petition
for such road was already being
circulated and that they would be glad
TO take the matter under consideration
in January.
Oficials of the Wayne county high
way Office said the road from Rich
mond to Hagerstown would be put
through as soon as contracts could be
let. 1t is probable that the specifica-
tions will be passed on at the next
session of the commissioners, which
will be early in January.
Road 16 Miles Long.
The route from Richmond to Hag-
erstown is 16 miles in length, and it
is planned to pave the additional two
miles to the county line. Should Hen
ry county decide to hook on here that
county will pay the cost of the remain
der of the route.
Richmond pays 81 percent of the
cost of road construction and main
tenance in Wayne county, it is said,
and the new road would react very
favorably to the county at large. serv-
ing to bring the country and city clos
er
Another road that is under consd-
Grafton in the highway superintend-
ent's office is the Boston pike. If
these two roads were paved it is said
they would be the heaviest traffic car
rying roads in the county, and would
save thousands of dollars annually in
carrying costs. The Boston-Richmond
route is 6 miles in length.
The proposed roads cost between
s25,O0O and 100000 per mile it is said.
This would mean an investment of ap-
proximately 100000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
POLICE OF new YORK
HOLD $50 PERSONS
fBy Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec. 20-The most
sweeping round up of crooks and su.
spicious characters in the history OF
New York was under full swing today
by the city's police force of 1900
men. augmented by 4,S00 reserves, in
an effort to stem the wave of crime
that startled the metropolis last week.
More than $50 persons were caught
in the dragnet late last night, but no
important arrests were made the po-
lice said. Police Commissioner En-
right, who is in personal charge of the
drive, issued the edict: Drag out ev-
cry crook and arrest him at sight" Ii
no charge can be proved against him
they will be ordered to take the first
train out of town.
Only routine petty crimes were re-
ported over night, the authorities
claimed. A number of organizations
called meetings for today to discuss
the situation and TO take counsel as to
whether they should arm themselves.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
INDIANAPOLIS BANK
IS ROBBED SUNDAY;
STORE BURCLARIzED

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 20-Robbers
broke into the Indiana National bank
here some time Sunday and made
away with between $4,000 and $4,000
in cash, it was learned when the in
stitution opened for business Monday.
The money was taken from a book
vault on the main floor and accord
ing to an official represented deposits
made Saturday after the bank had
closed it's big safe in the basement.
Entrance was made through a sky
light, the robbers using a ladder to
reach the mems washrooms.
A watchman supposed to be on duty
in the bank had not been interviewed
by officials Of the organization this
morning. The theft was covered by
insurance, it was said.
Rob Cloak Store
One Of the boldest daylight robber-
les committed in Indianapolis in a
number of years occurred Sunday,
probably early in the morning, when
burglars entered the Selig Cloak and
Suit house, 20-22 West Washington
street, in the heart of the downtown
district, and carried away. thousands
of dollars worth of fur coats. Herbert
Selig, secretary of the company, esti-
mated the loss at from $4,000 to
$4,000.
The burglars broke into glass cases
en- the third floor where the valuable
fur coats were on display, after efforts
to open a heavy safe. containing the
firms funds, had failed. The COM
bination was knocked from light
filing safe on the balcony between the
first and second floors, and the safe
was opened, but the robbers did not
disturb the contents. They knocked
the combination from big safe con-
tanning money and valuable papers,
but were unsuccessful in their at
tempt to open the safe, which was
under the stairway leading to the
second floor
Leave Finger Prints.
Finger prints found on doors and
show cases were the only clue the
police had to work on today in their
efforts to trace the persons who
robbed the Selig Dry Goods company
store of fur coats and scarfs valued
at S11 900 some time Sunday.
Police departments in all surround
ing cities and towns have been noti-
fed of the robbery and received de
scriptions of the goods stolen. An in
ventory showed that 81 pieces had
been taken.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20

bers of the committee also will be
active during the coming city election,
to insure the placing of responsible
men in public office, it was said. This
may be done by organizing each pre-
cinct and working in a non-partisan
manner for the election of men be-
lieved to stand for a clean efficient
City administration, said a speaker.
Tells Of Work.
S. P. Mcknight, the first speaker of
the afternoon, told of his experiences
in Peru, Ind, where much trouble had
resulted from lax city and county Of
ficials. Before raids could be made
here, he said, it was necessary to call
cut ministers and deputize them for
the work. In closing he said:
Friends, if you will do your duty
as citizens of Richmond at the next
election, it won't be necessary for you
to make raids personally, for you will
Put in men who stand for proper law
enforcement"
Don't be satisfied to shift all the
blame to officials" was the reminder
of r. c. Minton. God knows they
are to blame for most of the viola
tions. You must do your share of
the work ! wonder how many of
you have had the strength to go to
your city officials and tell them when
CONTINUED on Page Sixteen)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
GREET CONSTANTINE
BY GREAT OVATION
UPON HIS ARRIVAL
(By Associated Press)

ATHENS, Dec 20.-Amid the thun-
der of cannon, the hum of circling air
planes and the roaring cheers OF
great throng, Constantine of Greece
entered Athens yesterday. His arr1v-
al was compared by his admirers to
Napoleons return from Elba and
tears Of joy were seen flowing down
the cheeks of people swarming near
his carriage.
Immediately after alighting from
the railway train, Constantine drove
to the cathedral, where a magnificent
service was given, all the bishops in
Athens participating. 1t was notice
able that no foreign ministers were
present during the welcoming cere-
monies.
The arrival of Constantine was not
marred by any incidents. The ap-
proach of the royal train was signaled
by the arrival at the tiny terminal OF
the railway near Place de la Concorde
of three royal carriages, which stop
ped in front of the station at IL
o'clock.
Royal Reception.
The kings carriage was drawn by
six black geldings driven by three uni
formed outsiders and was draped in
royal purple In the throng were vii
layers, wearing the national costume
of white skirt, red cap and black
stockings, dock laborers and city
dwellers, and a detachment of French
bluejackets was in evidence. Cabl-
net members arrived just before the
train pulled into the station and were
followed by Queen Mother Olga and
Prince and Princess Christopher
When Constantine emerged from his
railway carriage he bowed salutations
to the crowd and. tears were seen IN
his eyes as he said to those near him:
"Be still, my children" He embraced
Queen, Mother Olga and shook hands
with Princess Christopher, and then
was escorted to his carriage in which
he was taken to the cathedral.
Reads Address.
Constantine read his address from
the balcony of the old palace in the
presence of $4,000 persons. He was
dressed in a marshals uniform and
Premier RhalIis stood on his right
Queen Sophie and Princess Christie
rher also were present.
He declared he would establish in
ternal unity and exterior peace by
using the army to cultivate good rela-
tions with the allied powers. He said
the marriage of Prince George, duke
of Sparta, and Princess Elizabeth OF
Rumania insured an alliance with that
country, and he declared he would fol-
low the policy of his fathers and cultl-
vate ancient Greek culture. Constan-
tine asserted he suffered deeply during
his exile. He referred to the late King
Alexander as one "who had done his
duty"
The merchant steamer bringing cor
respondents from Venice has not yet
arrived at Pirasus.
PARIS, Dec. 20.-Allied warships
which had been in the harbor of Pr
aeus, the port of Athens, left prior to
the arrival of Constantine on board
the Greek cruiser Averoff yesterday
so as to avoid paying honors to the
returnine monarch. saws an Athens
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
Reptile Lizard Skull
is Added to Museum
(By Associa ted Press)

COLUMBUS, O.. Dec. 20.-A new
reptile skull of the lizard type OF
animal is the latest addition to the
Ohio State University museum here.
The technical name of the animal from
which the skull came is >:'Tylosaurus"
The skull is so inches long and is
mounted with mouth open to show the
long. sharp conical teeth 1t came
from the cretaceous limestone of
western Kansas.
The whole animal, when alive
measured approximately Is feet in
length and is thought to have been a
marine animal. for its limbs were at
tached as are the limbs of present
day swimming animals. It's mouth is
OF Characteristic reptile form, the lower
Jaws being in two parts.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
BILL EXEMPTS FOREST
TRACTS FROM TAXES

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 20.-Forest
tracts will be exempt from taxation as
long as they are used for growing
timber, in a bill to be presented early
in the session of the coming legisla-
ture by the forestry division of the
state department of conservation.
The bill is designed to stimulate re-
forestation in Indiana and aside from
Offering inducement to landowners TO
plant their waste and unproductiVe
lands to forests. remedies the present
law of inequality in so-far as forest
land is taxed at the same rate as
land under cultivation.
Largely because the timber crop is
long in maturing and returns are
hardly possible in a generation, land
owners have refused to plant forests
when they colId cultivate and make
quicker returns. The proposed meas
ure will 60 a long ways toward
providing timber for wood-using in
dustries of the next generation, con
servation officials believe.
Roughly the bill will provide that
any person may create forest reser-
vation by making application to the
state forester, who will classify his
holdings either as native timber or as
forest plantation. The land would
then be assessed at 81 and would re.
main exempt from taxation so long as
the uses to which it would be put
would conform to the provisions OF
the law For instance, if the tract
when classified as native timber and
thus exempted from taxation the
cwner would be forbidden to use it as
g. pasturage for stock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
HEAVY DAMAGE DONE
To BOILER IN CITY'S
PLANT BY BAD TUBE

Investigation of the burning of tubes
in one of the boilers at the Municipal
Electric Light and Power plant which
occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 80, caus-
ing about $4,000 or $4,000 damage, has
just been completed by officials of the
plant, representative from the state
industrial board, and the Travellers In
demnity company, with whom the boil
ers are insured.
A defective tube is said to have
allowed the water to drain from the
tubes and caused the accident.
About fifty tubes in one of the boil
ers were destroyed. The investiga-
tions were conducted separately, it be.
ing at first thought that criminal neg
iigence might have been committed by
some one connected with the plant.
Find Defective Tube.
After tearing out most of the tubes
a defective one was found in the rear
of the boiler which was thought to
have allowed the water to escape from
the other tubes. This ruptured tube
was Immediately sent to the insurance
company's laboratories for examina-
tion. 1t is not expected that great
difficulty will be experienced in col
lecting the insurance which covers
this accident.
Immediate work was started in re-
pairing the damage and the boiler will
be back in condition by the middle
of this week, according to Mr.. Dillon,
superintendent of the plant.
The announcement of the accident
at the light plant has been held up
pending the investigation to ascertain
the exact cause of the difficulty All
employees of the company have been
exonerated by the investigation car.
ried on by the city light plant officials.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
JOHN LENNARD
is ARRESTED BY
u. s. MARSHAL
Taken to indianapolis Today
on Warrant Charging Sale
of Five Cases of Whisky
Health is Better.
WANTED AT HAMILTON

John !. Lennard was taken to In
dianapolis at 1915 Monday, following
his arrest by United States deputy
marshal, on a warrant charging the
sale of five cases of whisky.
The arrest of Lennard by federal
authorities is the first local arrest
made toward cleaning up the alleged
whisky ring which federal author
tiles have been investigating here and
the surrounding county.
Lennard's arrest came as surprise
to city and county officials. He had
already been arrested some time ago
on a charge of receiving stolen auto
mobiles, and was out on bond on this
charge. In addition he is under a
Wayne grand jury indictment for the
sale of intoxicating liquor. His trial
has been set for Jan. 10 on the grand
jury indictment.
Lennard gave $4,000 bail for his ap-
pearance in Hamilton, :. to answer to
stolen automobile short time ago.
Because he was seriously i'll at the
time, he was not taken to Hamilton
Immediately. Monday he was report
ed to be in shape to make the journey
and officers at Hamilton were notified
to come and take him. Shortly before
noon however, the Indianapolis officer
appeared and removed Lennard before
the Ohio officers appeared
Prosecutor Freeman said that Len
nard's arrest by the federal officials
might have the effect of delaying his
trial here, but would not affect his
status in any other way.
eff Judge Anderson wants Lennard
over there, we will simply have to
postpone proceedings here" he said.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
COMMITTEE FAVORS
INCREASE IN HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Dec. % Enact
ment of the Siegel reapportionment
bill proposing an increase in the size
of the house of representatives to 4S3
members so as to prevent any state
losing representative is favored by
a majority Of the house census COM
mittee. Chairman Siegel declared to-
day, after an executive session of the
committee. Representative Siegel
hopes to have the re-apportionnent
bill read by mid-January.
Hearings on the measure will be
held by the committee on Dec. % and
20, and Jan. A. Special attention will
be directed to the disfranchiseme
of negroes in the southern states.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
Board of Works Allows
Bills Aggegrating $4,000

Bills aggre eating about $4,000 were
allowed by the board of works at their
regular Monday meeting. The curernt
expenses of the city light plant to-
tailed sS.290.10, including salaries and
improvements.
Bills from the city police, fire and
board of works amounted to about
$4,000. The cost of fighting the pro
posed raise in gas rates amounted to
ss63.11. The chief item in this was
the retaining of an expert accountant
10 prepare the data on which the city
based its case.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
Reu. Dressed Addresses
Ministerial Association

Christ in Modern Life was the
theme of an address by the Rev. F. A.
Dressed before the Ministerial associa-
ton, Monday morning. A discussion
followed.
The Rev. Dressed held a very opto-
mistic view Of world conditions, and
believed that a more christian and
brotherly attitude between the people
of the world would follow the present
chaotic situations. He advocated the
accepting of the will of the Father as
the solution to world problems.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
Baltimore Fears
Criminals Inpasion

BALTIMORE, Dec. 20.-Fearing an
invasion of criminals as a result of
the summary action of the New York
police authorities in ridding the metro
polls of its undesirables, the Balti-
more authorities have taken steps to
meet it. The railroad stations have
been put under increased police guard
and other precautions taken to prevent
an influx of criminals from New York
or other cities, it was learned today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
Duchess of Marlborough
is to Liue in Paris
(Bv Associated Press }

LONDON, Dec. 20.-The duchess of
Marlborough, formerly Consuelo Van
derbilt, who was recently granted a
divorce from her husband, the duke Of
Marlborough, has decided to leave
England permanently, and will prob
ably make Paris her future home ac-
cording to the Daily Mail For many
years the duchess has given a cup to
an organization as prize and it was
announced on Saturday when this
years cup was presented, that the gift
would not be made in future.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
Benton Heights May
Be Annexed to the City

An ordinance annexing Benton
Heights to the city of Richmond will
be recommended by committee from
city council at the regular meeting in
the city hall Monday night. it was un-
derstood by officials of the city Mon
day marning.
The citizens of Benton Heights are
said to be in favor of the move to a
great extent and the council has made
an investigation which may result in
its being incorporated in the city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
SPANISH ELECTIONS

MADRID. Dec 20.-MonarchiSt can
didates to the Spanish Cortes received
large majorities in the elections held
in Spain Yesterday. So far as known
the Socialists have won only two seats,
while Republicans were not success
full in any contest.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
Weather Siren Signals
Glanced bv Moore

A slight change in the siren weather
signal blasts has been announced by
Weatherman Moore. The purpose is
to make the signals noticeably distinct
from other whistles.
One long blast will forecast a drop
in temperature of from Is to 25 de-
grees during the following SO hour
period; several short blasts in rapid
succession means a decided cold wave
apprOaching
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
Weather Forecast
MooRE's SPECIAL FORECAST

A general storm accompanied by
snow over the northern states, and
snow and rain over the central and
southern states is moving eastward
and will affect this section some time
in the next sc hour period. The ad-
vancing storm will be preceded by
rising temperature and followed by
cold weather.
For Indiana, by the United States
Weather Bureau-Snow in north and
central and snow or rain in south por-
ton late tonight and Tuesday; slowly
rising temperature.
Temperatures Yesterday
Minimum ............. lU
Today
Noon ~
For Wayne County, by w. e. Moore.
Snow tonight or Tuesday, probably
turning to sleet or rain; slowly rising
temperature.
Weather Conditions Cold weather
now covers the north and central
states and Canadian provinces, with
maximum temperatures considerably
below zero in the far northwest. and
minimum temperatures decidedly be-
low zero The Pacific coast storm
has crossed the Rocky Mountains and
general SHOWS are in progress over the
western plain states north OF the 4O
parallel. Rain and snow over the
middle sections and rain over the
south.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
Clothing Industry Wages
Reduced 30 Per Cent

NEW YORK. Dec 20.-Wage reduc.
tions averaging about 80 percent un.
der the union scale prevailing in the
mems clothing industry since Novem
Der, 1919. were announced today. by
the Clothing Manufacturers associa
tion, which made public its new piece
work wage schedule.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-20
John F. Nugent Appointed
Federal Trade Commissioner

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20-John F.
Nugent Of Boise, Idaho, was appointed
today by President Wilson to be a
member Of the federal trade commits
Sion