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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
WAYNE RESIDENTS
ASSURE PRESIDENT
OF LOYAL SUPPORT
PALLADIUM NEWS BUREAU

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19-President
Harding is given assurance OF loyal
support in his effort to bring about an
agreement among the world powers
looking toward the removal of causes
for future wars, so far as is pracac-
ally POSSIBLE, in a memorial signed by
l23 women residents of Washington
township. Wayne county, Indiana The
memorial has lust been submitted to
the president through the office OIL
Renresentative Richard n. Elliott.
The president, it is understood, has
been particularly impressed by the
way the American women have &C
claimed the great cause ne is cham-
pioning Indiana women nave Deen
especially active in expressing to the
president their unqualified approval of
the administration limitation of ma
val armament program submitted to
the conference by Secretary of State
Hughes. For several days the White
House has been receiving a flood of
memorials signed by Indiana women,
all expressing the same sentiment,
that they are lined up solidly behind
the chief executive in his bold stroke
for a world wide safe and sane" arm
ament program.
Names Of Signers
The following are the names signed
to the Washington township memor
ial:
Emma E. Swain, Cora NJ. Brown
Mary J. Brown, Nettie Working, Ha
eel Murley, Gertrude E. Reed, Rose
Murley, Mrs Will Gilly. Priscilla
Doddridge, Mrs. Anna Kellam. Lor
enc Gehring, Mrs. Dan Hess. Mrs
Mary J. Filby, Elenora Campbell. Ida
Templin. Jamima Moore. Eliza White
Charlotte Jones. Luella Higham. Anna
Gingrich, Anna Hoshour. Jennie Tur
ner, Mrs. Gerges Land. Malinda Tur
ner, Mrs Ben Kellam, Amanda Lowry
Anna Dodge. Leon McCollom, Florence
Newman. Mary Philpott, Katheryr
Hoshour Amana Crosson, Rosa eros
son. Martha Bradburn. Emma Roam
Dorothy Franklin, Mildred Clingman
Anna Mccormick, Alice Fl. Gresh
Sarah Mehan, Rozella Lamb, Merle n
Brown, Nellie L. Jones, Alice Napier
Florence Napier, Pearl L. Napier
Rhoda Outland Marcia McMahan
Ida A. Gresh, Claire J. Gresh. Nil
bred Wagner, Anna Warren, s. o
Baker, Gertrude Manlove, Della r
Weaver. Amanda Davis, Anna Wallace
America J. Warren, Nora NJ. Lantz
Mary Beeson, Claudia F. Albertson
Ida Warren Fannie ~ Engle, Addie
Bryant, Agnes Hubble, Bertha Muir
ley, Statira Murley, Alkaline Basson
Myrtle Lowry, Ruby Borden, Cath
crime Hussey, Mrs. T. P. Jones, Mrs
r. f. Wilson. Mrs. W. l.. Parkins
Mrs. Fl. P. Hoshour. Mrs f. B. Wag
ner, Mrs. T. Wissler, Mrs. John In
german, Mrs. Lewis Ward, Martha
Ward, Agnes Ward, Rose Hoshour
Dorothy Hoshour, A. E Harris, Mrs
Connover. Mrs. John Sapp. Mimi,
Ellis, Mrs. T. P. Crist. Mrs Alber
Wilson. Mrs. Walter Duda, Mrs. VIM
Null, Mrs. James Kellam, CATHERINE
G. Morris, Maggie Baker. Mrs. Osca
Holman, Mrs. John Decker, Laur
Warren, Emma Weaver, Malinda Bal
ton, Mrs. Frank Doty, Mrs. Ernes
Dolly. Elma A. Ferris. Mary Ferris
Edith Belden, Emma Zeller Christin
Hoover, Lillian Daley, Maude PIT
man. Margaret l.. Miller, Malind
Moore, Ruby w Huddleston, Matti
Scden. Eliza beth Kimmel, Maude Mar
love, Mrs. Lycurgus Beeson, Mr.
Curtis Little, Cora Crook, Marie +
Doll and Anna Harmeier.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS,
CAUGHT WITH PAINT,
ESCAPE WASHING JOB

Max Addleman, Jean Harding and
Harry Hartman, high school students,
narrowly missed doing a job of public
window washing, under the supervis-
ion of a city police officer, Saturday
morning.
The three boys were arrested Fri
day evening when caught painting
store windows on Main street. Their
can of paint was confiscated and they
were ordered to appear in police court.
Prosecutor Beckett appeared against
them Saturday morning. He recon-
mended that they be required to wash
all the windows that had been painted.
Mayor Zimmerman concurred in the
recommendation.
The boys were taken in charge by
Officer J. c. Hennigar and person
ally conducted tour of the stores was
made.
There was little demand for their
services, however, as the store own
ers had already cleaned off the win
dows. The boys were released.
Robert Griffin was fined 81 and
costs for intoxication Saturday.
George Garwood arraigned in police
court Saturday morning. after being
discovered in the chicken yard of a
neighbor, Jack Corrigan, after dark
Friday, was released with a warning
IF we wanted to go into details with
! this case, we could probably convict
! you," said Mayor Zimmerman. How
ever, the prosecutor feels that it is
unnecessary. You must stay on your
own premises hereafter"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
Masonic Calendar

Monday, Nov. 21-Richmond Com
mandery No s, K. T. Special conclave
comforting of the Order of the Temple.
Tuesday, Nov. 22-Richmond Lodge
No. 1876, F. and A. NJ. Called meeting;
work in the Fellow Craft degree az
1880 p. m.
Wednesday, Nov. 23-Webb Lodge
No. "a, +. and A. NJ Called meeting.
Work in Entered Apprentice degree,
200 p. m.
Thursday, Nov. 24-The Masonic
club will give the annual Thanksgiving
dance to the Masons and. ladies.
Friday, Nov. 25-King Solomon's
Chapter, No. 4, r. A. NJ. Called meet
ing. Work in the Past and Most Ex-
cellent Masters degrees. .-.s.
Saturday, Nov. 26-Loyal Chapter
No. 4, G. o. E. S. will give its an
nual Thanksgiving dance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
Turkey Dinners This Year
Will Cost Less Than Last

So cents a pound during next week.
according to reports from groceries,
Saturday. 1t is said that the Thanks
giving turkey dinner this year will
cost trifle less than last year, be
cause of the reduced cost of some of
the accessories TO the usual dinner.
Turkeys are not so plentiful in this
locality this year, it is said. A rainy
spring is blamed for the loss of many
young turkeys. Cranberries and eel
cry will cost about the same this year,
but mince meat is selling below last
years price.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
Calendar
Nov. 22-Music.
Nov. 29-Music, Literary.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT

The meeting of the Music depart
ment of the Womans club will be held
Tuesday morning at $50 o'clock in
the Public Art gallery. It was neces-
sary to change the meeting from the
afternoon on account of the fact that
music teachers could not attend as
the week is already crowded for them
due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
A Mcdowell program. arranged by
Mrs. Ray Longnecker and Miss Eliza
beth Hasemeier, will be presented.
Mrs. William Dudley Foulke will tell
the club of the Pettersbourrow Home
in New Hampshire, which has been es-
tablished as a Mcdowell memorial.
Mrs. Lloyd z. Harter will explain Mrs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
Pleasant EUening Enjoyed
By Fairuiew Residents

Fifty residents of Fairview attended
the box social given by the Fairview
Community center in the Sevastopol
school house Friday night. The at
tendance was unusually small due to
the Indictment weather
The Fairview community orchestra
gave short musical program during
the evening and a story telling con,
test by the men at the social was won
by Frank Gilmore. The story was on
How | Got My First Dollar" Re
freshments were served during the
evening
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
To Start EUening Glass
For Citizenship Study

An evening class to study citizen
ship will be started within the next
two weeks in connection with night
school by the League of Women Vot-
ers, it was announced Saturday by
officials of the league. A feature OF
the class will be a series of lectures
to be delivered before 1t by a mum.
Der of speakers who will be announc
ed later.
Under present plans the class will
be started week from Monday even
ing, and will meet weekly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
Friends Will Exhibit
Russian Famine Picture

Pictures just received from the fam
inc regions of Russia are to be shown
at the Vesper services of the West
Richmond Friends church Sunday eve.
ming at 5 o'clock. The slides have
never been shown anywhere an dwere
sent here this week from Philadelphia
where the slides were completed.
The pictures reveal conditions now
existing in Russia and also how feed
ing stations and other relief measures
being taken. Everyone is invited.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
Weatherman Predicts
Cold Wave By Tonight

BE sure your radiators are ready
for service if you wish to keep warm, y
is the warning of Weatherman Moore,
who announced Saturday that a typi-
cal winter cold wave would reach
Richmond before Saturday night.
The wave will be attended by snow
squalls" said Mr.. Moore. Rain will
turn into snow and will be followed by
temperature far below freezing
Much wind will accompany the cold
SPELL
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
Rescinds Order Restraining
Milton Bank Stockholders

Hearing on the temporary injunc-
ton issued against the shareholders
of the Milton bank was held Friday.
AS a result the court rescinded the
order which had been granted a few
days before on application of Ander-
son and Sons grain company and
others representing creditors of the
bank. The order had restrained share
holders in the bank from disposing of
property pending settlement of claims.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
Mrs. w. w. Gaor Talks Before
Womnn's Club At Hamilton

Mrs. w. w. Gaar, of the Hotel West
colt, was a guest.at the Woman's club
Of Harrison. Ohio, Friday when it was
entertained at the home of Mrs. Frank
Bowles of that place.
Mrs. Gaar gave an interesting talk
on her European tour last summer
and showed the slides TO illustrate
her talk.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
DenUer Pastor to Occupy
First PRESBYTERIAN Pulpit

DR.. ]. J. Rae, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, will be absent
from both services at his church Sun
day. as he will be attending the re-
dedication of the First Presbyterian
church at Lawrenceburg.
DR.. Hugh w. Rankin, of Denver,
Colo, will conduct the services in the
morning. There will be no evening
service
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
Auto Laundry Company
to Open at 1911 Main

The Richmond Auto Laundry COM
pany will be open for business Mon
day at 1911 Main street. says an an
nouncement Saturday. The laundry
will be in the rear of the Kramer-Edie
Battery Service company building.
Only experienced men will be en-
ployed, George c. Steinkamp, manager,
said. Washing, oiling and greasing
will be done.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
Lorne Heath Burns Hand
in Molten Metal, Friday

Lorne Heath. a molder in the Land
foundry. sustained a painful burn on
one hand Friday evening about D
O'clock, when he stumbled and fell
against an open ladle. dipping his
hahd in the molten metal.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
Births

Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Meter, girl: Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Hamilton, Milton
f. F. D., boy; Mr.. and Mrs. knight,
Green's Fork. R. r. A, girl; Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Holt, a boy; Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Gilliland, girl; Mr.. and Mrs. Jno
Z. Davenport, Center township, Wayne
county, boy; Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Vur-
tbs, girl; Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Behnen.
.Centerville, girl.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19

Senator Luigi Albertini, italian
delegate to the arms conference.
has been editor of the Milan Cor
riere della Sera since 1900, and is
said to have made it "the most i'm
portant Italian paper" He was
one of the chief promoters OF
Italy's intervention in the world
war, and neutralist senators, &C
cording to the English who's
Who" "fiercely contested his nomi-
nation, but they were defeated"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL
TACKLE ON LAND WRONG

DAYTON. O., Nov. 19-Possession
of illegal fishing appliances on land
is as much violation of the fish and
game laws as the use Of them in va
ter, Common Pleas Judge Snediker
rules.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
DAY DODGERS To GIVE
PEG O. MY HEART

Promising rehearsals are being held
for the presentation of ]. Hartley
Manners great comedy, Peg o My
Heart" by the Day Students organ
ization at Earlham college on Wed
nesday, Nov %. The play will be
given in Lindley hall chapel beginning
AT Sis o'clock. Special music has
been procured for the evening by the
play committee.
Each year the day students present
play. The committee this year has
secured Prof. Rollo A. Tallcott, of In
dianapolis, who is considered one of
the foremost dramatic teachers. He
has studied in several of the leading
schools of this country and is famil-
lar with the most approved methods
of teaching. Last year Prof. Tallcott
was connected with Valparaiso uni
versity but is now teaching at Butler
college and the Indiana College of
Fine Arts at Indianapolis. He is also
connected with the Earlham college
music department. Prof Tallcott had
Peg o My Heart" on the road one
season, coaching 1t and playing the
leading role.
Peg o. My Heart" was made fam
Gus by Laurctte Taylor who PLAYED
The part of Peg over a thousand times
in this country and in England. The
play has been presented over 10000
times.
The local presentation will be of
special interest because OF the fact
that the play will be given the same
week by a professional company at a
local theatre.
The cast has been working hard for
over a month on the play and is ex
pected to give quite a finished produc
tion. The cast will be as follows:
peg ................... Naomi Squires
Ethel ..................F Fern De Beck
Mrs. Chichester go. Louise Meerhofi
Maid (Bennett) .... Hazel UnderhilI
Alaric ........... Paul j. Lichtenfels
Jerry ............... Ralph koehrine
Brent .......... Theodore Arbuthnot
Hawkes. .......,.... Paul Heironimus
Footman (Jarvis) go. Marvin Henley
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
CONSIDER WAR ON RATS

IBN AssOClaIed PTessl
DEFIANCE, O., Nov. 19.-Citizens
are considering drastic measures to
rid the city of rats.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-19
Community Service Music Memory Contest

Community Service recognz
ing "a melodies by listening to
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-05-20
Real Estate Transfers

$. G. Parker to Herbert r. Parker, an
undivided y interest i'll neH neH
sec ,, the M nwH sec. 1. all in 1877.
Albert y. Washburn to H. J.. Mason.
swH se4 12-35-3.
Mrs. George Coey to George Coey. her
husband. swH nwH 20-35-7
Henry Wilson to j. f. Greive. nell
sell and 1-S5-100 acres in nwH SEA-
7-34-6 $2,4O0.
Ladysmith T0wnSite Co. TO Fountain
Campbell Lumber Co, lots and 6,
block 10. H. r. $. CO.'S 2nd Add,
$3.50.
Joseph Golab to Ignacy Kocal, neA
nwA $500.
Herbert Harrington to Katie Kosak.
part Of lot ]. block ,, Maple Hill.
$500.
Rrsk Farm Co. 70 Leo polanowski.
c@ e12 SwA 1880.
Rusk Farm Go. TO John KalinoWSki.
n1a So NV 1880.
RuSk Farm Go. to Jan Ryniec. swA
nwH and nwh sw4 1G-33-9.
RuSk Farm Co. to Jacob Fronczak,
swH seH 10-33-9.
Lizzie Stassel to Q. c. Cox. lot ,. blk.
IL. Sheldon. 500.
G. f.. Bugher to Rudolph Siemmd.
lots S and -. block >. City View.
II. W. Flunker TO Thomas II. Rote.
~ acre in sell SELF 16-35-6. $3.50
o. ]. Falge and +. Nj. Doyle to state
Bank of I.adysmith. lot 4, block !?
Ladysmith T. S. Co.'S 2nd Add.
W. :. Manning TO \. g. Krause. west
30 feet in width of lot |. all OF lot
>. and the east 26 feet in width OF
lot Is. all Of lot IA. block 6, FiaEl-
hehpl Town Co.'S 2nd Add. to Lady
smith, $500.
+. NJ. DOYLE and Q. !. Falge to ChaS
7. Hinshaw. lot ), block |. Menasha
w. W. COS First Add. to Lady
smith.
Ida Holmquist to John H. Howard
nell swA 15-35-4.
John II. Howard to Ida Holm1uiSt
parcels in 33:3-35-6.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-05-20

A NEW DEPARTURE-The State
Bank will shortly inaugurate the Id. l..
ID. plan of savings. We know You will
be interested i'm getting i'm on the plan
early. Drop i'm to see us and get the
particulars. An entirely new method,
one YOU will like, and very simple in
deed. - STATE BANK OF LADY
SMITH.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-05-20
JOHN DIETZ Is PARDONED
"Defender of Cameron Dam" Released
After Serving 10 Years.

Madison, Wis.-Complete pardon
was granted John F. Dietz by Governor
John j. Blaine, restoring freedom to
the famous Defender of Cameron
Dam" on the 10th anniversary of his
conviction and sentence for the killing
of Oscar Harp, deputy sheriff on Oct
s, 1910. Governor Blaine in granting
the pardon, stated he had considered
that the trial was legal in respect to
the judicial proceedings, and declared
that he had come to the conclusion
that Dietz should be free from con-
sideration of public policy and in max
ing allowance for the exceptional cir
cumstances."
Dietz left the Waupon prison, accom-
canied by his wife an daughter
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-05-20
RUSk AND NE1GHRORS

The village of Owen oils its streets
to keep down the dust.
John pinlple is u garage man at Al
nlena and has Il continuance with
which he can change tire in five min
uteS.
Five rural schools of Barron county
had a track and field meet in Barron
city. Twenty boys participated. The
idea promises to spread to other coun
ties.
70 insure prompt settlement of losses,
insure with f. M. Doyle Company.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-05-20

4 new Wisconsin law directs the in
duStlial commission to provide the
form Of Il course Of study in fire pre-
vention for use in the public schools
for the coming school year.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-05-20

The Booster is the Towns most
useful Citizen. because he Unselfishly
Supports every movement to Better
the Town and make it Better Place
TO Live. Everyone answering the
above Description is a Bonafide Boost
err. For the Number of Boosters in
Our Town, see the last Census Report.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-16
WOMAN NEAR COLLAPSE WHEN
ARRA|GNED ON MURDER CHARGE
President Harding
Buys Present for Dad

Washington. Aug. lS.-President Har-
ding went shopping late this afternoon.
making his way practically unrccoS'
nized through the downtown streets al
their busies, hour. and taking home n
tiny tissue wrapped package purchased
in a jewelry store.
Accompanied by Secretary Christian.
the president set out on the expedition
unannounoed going TO within half
block OF his destination by aUtomobila
and then directing the chaurcor % PARK
tho ca and wait. 4 few recognized
him. and as he and Mr.. Christian leaned
across the jewelry counter making p
selection. a group OF girls who wore
passing by halted for a moment 20 looh
on.
''Oh. vs tho president" exclaimed
one. ~ Just bet he's buying we'd
ding present for his father"
What ,he president DID buy was
known only 20 himself, his secretary
and the Jewe!ry store proprietor. and
they would not tcli
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-16

FEELING OF HOPELEsSNESS GIVES WAY TO OPTTM-
ISM ON EVE OF IRISH REVOLUTIONARY PARLlA-
MENT ASSEMBLY - SHUTS APPEAL MAY Be
DECIDING FACTOR

Dublin AUG. 1.-THE pesstTt<m over
the irish situation. which today in some
quarters In Dublin reached Il most thu
TO reasoned optimism. when the pro
gram for tho meeting tomorrow OF The
Dali EIreann was made public. Instead
OF Immediately taking UP tho problem
Of peace or war. the Sim Fem parIia-
men: will spend at least two days In
dealing with the formali;ies incident 10
the opening Of tho new legislative body.
thus providing al opportunity for many
things 10 happen behind the scenes.
All Ireland Is eager for a decision ey
the parliament on tho British govern
merts ;ermS vheth~r il be acceptance
OF them. the expression OF a desire for
further negotiations or rejection in or
der to remove the tension which exists.
1stsot1on Means war
Tire belief prevails lha' rejection
Mould mean a resumption on An intens!-
h.d scale when IN" truce ends ~ tho
guerrilla warfare that so long terrified
TIE country.
Tomorrow formal opening Of IN"
Da,! Eir-ann in The Mansion house will
be little room inside the chamber !or
persons other than members. Eamonn
ne Valera. leader OF the republicans. is
expected TO deliver an address. Then
ths a assembly viii! be whipped into
shape 'or is important work.
Optimism In London
London. Aug. lj.--Optimisn continues
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-16
Mrs. Obenchain Husband
Will Lead Defense Lawyers
In Coming Trial-Ime-
limit for Pleas of Pair Is
Extended

Los Angeles. Aug. l5-Arthur G.
Burch and Mrs. Madalynne Obencnain.
arraigned today IN ne superior court
he-@ on an indictment charging the
murder OF !. Rel:on Kennedy. asked for
an extension ~ time N which to plead.
They were granted until August "a
Mrs. Obenchain appeared to he on the
verge Of collapse as shA ;'stcned 10 ;he
reading OF the indictment. which
charged she and Burch niiIed Kennedy
In front OF KennedY's cottage on the
night Of August 5. Burch displayed no
emotion.
Mrs. Obeneaain was brought 10 the
court room by a woman deputy sheriff,
on whose arm she leaned heavily. She
Was greeted in the court room b. Rainh
r. Obenchaln. her former husha nd. who
sat with her during the proceedings.
As Burch entered the room. Mrs.
Obenchain glanced casually in his dl-
rection then looked away. The eyes Of
the prisoners did not meet during the
entire proceedings.
Irior TO the 2rraiSpment. counsel for
Mrs Obenchain moved that Nr. Oben-
chain. who is a a~yer practicing in
Chicago. be admitted 10 the bar In Call
fornia for this case only. Judge Reeve
granted tho motion.
Mrs. Obenchain stood beside her for
mer husband at the counsel table lean
ing on tho back OF a chair for support
during the reading OF the Indictment.
Obenchain whispered 20 her occasional
ly. When Asa Keye& deputy district
:, torney. read the words for the rnur-
der Of J. Bolton Kennedy. = human be-
ing" Mrs. Obenchain closed her eyes
and her body swayed. Her grip on the
chair ,iehtened and she appeared 10 be
about 20 fall but managed TO regain
her composure.
Attorneys for tho defendants explain
ed they wished a delay in the pleading
in order to have further consultations
on possible motions 10 be made on
technical points a. the time Of pleading.
The Rev. DR.. ". A. Burch. father Of
Arthur c. Burch. was in tho court room
during tho proceedings. After tho prts'
oners had been taken back to Jail Or.
fsurch and Obenehain LETT together in an
autouoooile.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-16
Will ISSUE CALL FOR
RAILROAD REFERENDUM

Cleveland Aug. l5.---The call 60" tho
referendum Of al. tho members ~ tn"
big Four railroad hro:hcrhoods and
the Swit"hmcns l'nion pT North Amer
ica Ia determine thcir attitude on was"
reductions ordered BY IN" j:alted states
Railroad Labor Board. under which they
have hcen working sine" July !, may he
issued before tho end Of ;h's week. ac-
cording 10 officials o' the railroad
bro otherh oods here toniGnt
The ballots for the referendum must
he sent out 20 the membership before
September l. !. was announced tonight.
It will lake a month 20 complete ;he
ha '"t;nC md know 'hc verdict OF the
train service employees OF the nation :
railways. it was said.
A Sta tement outlining the attitude OF
the rh'sr executives Of The five orga nj
1ations may BE- issued before the end
OF the week. The situa ton hinges. not
much on The average IL per cent
reduction already offered but on rumors
thar N" railroads Hould ssek further
wage reductions. the elimination Of time
and cne-haN pay for overtime, and the
revision Of schedules and working rules.