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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-21
CIVIC CLUBS TO MEET
WITH CITY ENGINEER
TO CONSIDER ARM0RY

Discussion of the feasibility of mot
orizing the street department and best
plans to be followed for the securing
of an Armory in Richmond will be the
topics at a meeting of representa-
lives from civic organizations OF the
city which will meet with the city
engineer and a committee from coun-
Gil in the engineers office in the city
hall at 1880 o'clock Friday evening.
The question of motorizing the
street department was taken up at
council meeting last Monday night
and, although the councilmen favored
the purchasing of a street cleaner, sew
eral were opposed to motorizing the
whole department. A committee was
appointed to investigate the matter
and report back to council.
Benn to Make Report.
Frank Benn will present to the meet
ing his communications from state and
federal officials on the new Armory
that has been proposed here. The
question of accepting the city's offer
of the old markethouse site for the
Armory will be discussed, as we'll as
some PLAN of cooperation from the
community to raise the necessary
funds.
The Representatives from the clubs
will be: Rotary. Walter Doan, DR.. Fred
Anderson and Fred Bethard; Kiwanis
Gus Hoelscher, Ross Stokes John Me
woehner, Charles Werking; Young
Mems Business club, Walter Fulghum,
J. H. Hill and Paul James; city coun
Gil, Fank Waidele, Jesse Evans, Oscar
Williams and Dell Davis.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-21
SIXTH INTACT;
NOT AFFECTED
BY REDUCTION
Bill, Certain
of Passage, Takes one In
diana Solon-Southern Dis
trict May Lose.
CUTS MARION DISTRICT

The acceptance by the United States
senate of the bill passed by the house
to retain the present membership of
the house is foregone conclusion.
If the senate passes the bill, it will
be incumbent upon the Indiana legis-
lature to reapportion the state for con-
gressional purposes on the basis of
II members of the house of repre-
sentatives.
Republican leaders have not discuss
ed the situation far enough to say
what will be done, but it seems Ger.
tain that the Fifth and Sixth districts
are strong enough to stand as they are.
Expect Shift in South.
Owing to the more rapid growth of
the northern half of the state it is be-
lieved that shift will be made to
take one member from the southern
half. This would affect either Rep.
Luhring, of the First, Bland, of the
Second, Duncan, of the Third, or Ben
ham, of the Fourth.
Indianapolis, or Marion county, it is
taken for granted. will have to give up
some parts of her population to an ad-
joining district, possibly a district ly-
ing south of the now the Seventh
district.
The re-apportionment will become
effective March 4, 1923. =
Elliott Favored Bill.
The Indiana delegation did not act
as unit when the bill was voted on
in congress. Among the six members
of the Indiana delegation that favored
increasing the membership was Rep
Elliott of the Sixth district
Rep. Fairfield, of the Twelfth Indi-
ana district, led the fight against the
increase in membership.
The population figures of the Sixth
district that will figure in the reap.
portionment give it a total of 1873 ,22O,
divided among the counties as follows
Fayette, 17,142; Franklin, 1896; Han.
cock, 1920; Henry, 1862; Rush, 49,.
241; Shelby. 25,9S2; Union, 6,021 j;
Wayne, 48,136
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-21
LUKEWARM RECEPTION
GIVEN BRAND VIEWS
BY FRENCH DEPUTIES
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Jan. 21.--Aristide BRAND,
the new president of the council of
the French republic. replied to inter-
pellations in the cha mber of deputies
here today. The new cabinets dec
laration of policy, which was read
before the chamber and the senate
yesterday, seemed to have been a dis
appointment to many, and real inter
est centered around today's debate.
which precedes the taking of vote
of confidence. There seemed but lit
tie doubt that the ministry would be
end orsed, as M. BRAND was virtually
assured of a good working majority.
Deputy Forgeot made strong i'm
preston in the chamber yesterday
when he insisted the ministry's dec
laration was not sufficiently explicit,
and demanded that more information
be given. This view is shared by
most newspapers of this city. The
Figaro, one of the critics of the new
cabinet, says the declaration conta in
ed "only elementary truths" and that
"a strong timidity paralyzed the pre-
mier's pen when he came to setting
forth a plan or even a method in de-
fault of plan" The Echo de Paris
found the declaration quite lacking
in the necessary clearness on certain
essential points,
TO judge it at it's true value and
with impartiality." the newspaper con-
tinued. I'VE must wait for the supple
mentary explanations which Nj. BRAND
will give this afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-21
UNABLE TO DISCOVER
MEANS OF QUICKENINC
SHIPBUILDINC TRADES

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21-How ship
existing stagnation in the shipbuild-
ing industry was a question to which
heads of labor nnions with members
in the shipbuilding trades, in confer
ence here had found no solution today.
The question was considered from var
ious angles yesterday and no decision
having been reached, another meet
ing was called for today.
The union heads also were under.
stood to have under consideration the
possibility that shipyard owners, faced
with continuation of the present de-
preston, might decide on abrogation
of the present wage contracts with
their employees.
The union officials in view of the
conference with representatives of the
Bethlehem shipbuilding company, set
for next Monday, also gave attention
today to the address made yesterday
by J. w. Powell. vice-president of that
corporation, before the national mer-
chant marine association.
Competition Strong
Mr. Powell in the course of his ad-
dress declared that the vital problem
confronting American shipbuilders was
that of competing with foreign ship
yards and in that connection declared
that shipbuilding labor costs in the
United States were twice as high as
in England; three times as high as in
France, and many times as high as in
Germany. He added that at best, the
future of the American shipbuilding
industry is ''in the lap of the Gods.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-21
Inventory of CHy's Assets
and Liabilities Suggested

Inventory of the city assets and liza
bilities for the next year, together with
a meeting to discuss plans of economy
and efficiency of conducting the city
business has been suggested to Mayor
Zimmerman, it was learned Friday.
A meeting of the board of works,
superintendent of the light plant, city
controller, city attorney, consulting
engineer of the light plant and mayor
probably will be held within the next
week to discuss the situation, it is ex-
pected.
The purpose of the meeting is to
get the city on more of business bas-
is; to quit the drifting policy that has
been characteristic of most city ad
ministrations, and to form some kind
Of an estimate on expenses for the
coming year.
Need $4,000
1t is estimated that the city now
needs $4,000 to put it squarely on
it's feet The civic need is for $4,000,
it is stated, and 100000 for outstand-
ing bills of the light plant
Persons close to city affairs state
that there may be chance for cur
tailment of expenses for operation
which would help the finances of the
city materially in a year.
1t is suggested that estimates of
various departments be prepared and
contracts closed to cover these One
instance is pointed out particularly.
Coal for the light plant is now bought
from time to time as needed from var
ious companies. 1t is thought that an
annual contract fors this could be let
and save considerable money
Issuance of bonds to clear up the
city debts would be a difficult propo
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-21
SCHWAB CONTRADICTS
$260,000 PAY when
ON SHIPPING BOARD
(Bv Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-Charles NJ,
Schwab appeared before the Walsh
congressional committee this morning
and denied testimony given yesterday
by Col. E. H. Abadie, former comp
troller of the United States shipping
board, to the effect that Mr.. Schwab's
personal expenses COR October, 1918,
amounting to s26O,O0O, we're charged
to the shipping board
Mr. Schwab declared the statements S
were "absolutely. unqualifiedly and
maliciously false" and that he per
sonally paid all his own expenses dur
ing his term of office as director gen
eral of the emergency fleet corpora
ton.
Testified Yesterday.
The summons was issued, it Was
said, as result of testimony given be-
fore the committee yesterday by Col.
Eugene. H. Abadie. to the effect that
Mr.. Schwab's expenses for the month
of October, 1918, amounting to $780,
600, were charged to the shipping
board and that 100000 of this amount
"was arbitrarily charged to ship con-
struction."
This was characterized by the wit
ness as "one of several serious irregu-
larities that occurred during Mr..
Schwab's dual position as director gen
eral Of the Emergency fleet corpora
tion and official of the Bethlehem
Steel corporation. He added, however
that he believed they occurred without
Mr.. Schwab's personal knowledge.
Grace Makes Denial.
Eugene G. Grace, president of the
Bethlehem Steel corporation, issued a
statement emphatically denying that
any improper payments had been made
to his company while Mr.. Schwab was
director general of the Emergency
fleet corporation.
Among other witnesses to be called
to testify next week are Edward N.
Hurley, former chairman of the ship
ping board Charles E. Piez, former
director general of the Emergency
fleet corporation; Commander R. D.
Gatewood, head of the division of con-
struction and repairs, and Robert
Hague, his predecessor.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-21

sition at this time, it is stated. Banks
for their money at seven per cent,
while the city is only allowed to pay
six per cent. A certain amount nat
urally would be taken care of by the
banks as a civic duty. However, they
state that 100000 would be more
than they would care to handle at this
time.
Mayor Reticent.
Mayor Zimmerman would not dis
cuss the subject at length but stated
that such a meeting was being
considered
1t was intimated that Mr. Lyon, con-
suiting engineer of the municipal light
plant, would be asked to prepare a
report showing the amount of money
necessary to put the light plant in
first class condition during the re-
mainder of this year. The income of
the plant would also be estimated. and
with this in mind the city would have
some idea of how to prepare to meet
any deficits that may occur by the
end of 1921.
Ask for Reports. r
Other departments of the city prob
ably will be asked for similar reports.
estimating their cost of operation and
income. SO that If bond issues are
necessary, this can be taken care OF
at one time.
The definite date for the meeting has
not been set, but with the city finances
causing considerable worry to officials
it is expected to be within a short
time
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-21
POLICE CAPTURE man
WANTED FOR LARCENY;
ATTEMPTS TO ESCAPE

John Schramatti, alias Joseph
Schram, 421 Pearl street, was ar
rested at 1:10 p. m. Friday by Chief
Wenger and Patrolman Carr at his
home. He is said to be wanted in
Columbus. O., and two cities in Penn
sylvania for grand larceny.
Police have been watching for
Schram for several days and learned
Friday morning that ne had arrived in
town. Plans were made Immediately
for his arrest.
When the police went to the house
the woman answering the door stated
that Schram was not at home, it is
stated.
Police Draw Guns
The officers pushed the door further
open and entered, and saw Schram
trying to escape by back door. They
drew their guns and ordered him to
stop, it is said. He did so. Mrs.
Schram, had armed herself with. a
large knife, but did not use it, it is
stated. Schram is thought by local
police to be a noted criminal.
Schram denied any knowledge of
why he was wanted in Columbus. He
says he WINS three pieces Of property
in Richmond. These are said to be
uHOeI tHe LID Ile Vi oCHi iludttl. I1e ID
married and has three children.
In a letter received a few days ago
from the chief of police in Colum bus
Schrams name was given and an ac-
curate description furnished, includ-
ing "U. S." tattooed on his wrist. This
was the final distinguishing mark for
local police.
Schram is a Slav, about 43 years
old. He had S507.S7 on his person
when brought to headquarters.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-21
SCHOOLS TO OBSERVE
ARMISTICE DAY SAYS
MEASURE IN SENATE
(By Associated PreSS)

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 21.-Nov. II,
Armistice day. will be publicly OBJ
served in the schools of Indiana, but
will not become 2 public holiday if the
bill passed by the senate today receiv-
ed like action in the house. The bill
which was presented by Senator Moor
head was passed without discussion
with unanimous vote.
In explaining his bill, She author
says it meets with the desire of
ma ajority of the ex-service men in the
state and that lebal holiday at that
time is not desired on account of the
closeness of Thanksgiving, Christmas
and New Years Day.
Buy Text Books.
Free text books will not be given to
the school children of the state under
the bill introduced by Senator Arm
old, as the measure was unfavorably
reported by the committee on educa
tion and the report accepted by the
senate without discussion. .r.
Looking forward to their trip to
Lake county tonight members of the
senate and house were not expected to
remain in session long and little leg
islation of importance was expected to
be introduced.
Special Train.
A special train will leave for Gary
at midnight tonight carrying all those
legislators who care to make the trip.
Several legislators have announced in
tentions to visit their homes over the
weekend in preference to visiting the
famous industrial region, but large
majority of both branches will make
the trip.
Railroad tickets for the journey
have been given to newspaper CORE
spondents and members of the legisla
tive clerical staff as well as to legis-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-21
WHY Richmond is the
Best Place in Which
to Live

Each day u Palladium reporter
will interview persons at random
to find out why they like to live
here.
One of Richmond's foremost
bankers and civic workers had
the following good word for
Richmond, when questioned re-
Gently:
81 especially like Richmond
because of her firm and steady
growth; never a boom. but reg
ular and substantial progress.
Its business and institutions
have very largely started from
small beginnings and grown
larger and larger. We have
never had a business PROPOSE
ton that had to be pampered
and nursed along.
Richmond is a great city for
schools and churches: she has
excellent streets and shade
trees which makes it an ideal
home for the people. Even now
with thousands of persons out
of work in other places-of
course Richmond has hundreds
she never gets panicky."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-21
RICHMOND HEALTHFUl
SAYS CITY OFFICER

Richmond has been unusually free
from contagious diseases so far this
winter, according to DR.. George B.
Hunt, city health officer. There have
been five cases each of diphtheria and
scarlet fever, he said, but 10 or IL
cases of each were not uncommon in
recent years.
Although warnings have been is
sued at other places against cases of
mixed respiratory infections. Dr. Hunt
believes Richmond in healthful con-
dition, with few exceptions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-21
BURGLARS .RANSACK
JULIAN Gates HOME

Burglars entered the home of Julian
L. Gates, South Eighteenth street,
early this week by prying open back
window. Nothing of value was taken,
according to S. w. Gaar, father-in-
law of Mr. Gates, who discovered the
robbery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gates are spending
the winter in their house
being closed during their absence. All
valuables had been removed from the
house.
This is the third attempt made to
rob homes of the city which are
closed for the winter. Thus far po-
lice have been unable to obtain any
clew to the burglars.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-21
MT, VERNON POLICE
RECOVER STOLEN MAIL
(Ry Associated Press)

MT. VERNON, ILL.,. Jan. 21-Virtu-
ally all of the s1S5,OO0 obtained in the
theft of 81 packages of registered mall
here last Friday was recovered today
by postoffice inspectors in several
raids in Mt. Vernon. One of the per-
sons arrested on suspicion of robbery
is the Rev. Guy Kyle, former rector
of the Free Methodist church here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-21
Baptist Minister Chosen
as Chaplain to Senate
Associated PreSSO

BY ASSOCIdIeU f'TeSSD
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21-A lively
contest for the post Of chaplain was
settled today at a conference of Re
publican senators by the selection Of
Rev. J. ]. Muir, a Baptist minister of
Washington. He will receive $1,000
year for a daily prayer opening the
senate sessions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-21
Weather Forecast
Moore's Special Forecast

Moore'S special FORECAST
Unsettled weather is expected to
continue for the next "a hours. with
occasional rains which may turn to
snow. Some freezing temperature is
approaching but no severe cold is
imminent.
Fer Indiana by the United States
Weather Bureau Unsettled weather
with probably rain tonight and Satur-
day; colder Saturday and in north and
central portions tonight
Temperatures For Yesterday.
Mdxlluum 40
mlHlmuu 81
Today.
Weather Conditions. - Unsettled
weather now prevails over most of
the states east of the Rocky Mountains
with rains ever the middle and south
ern districts. 1t is colder over the
northwest; from zero to 10 below zero
in southwestern Canada, but no severe
cold in any portion of the United
States.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-01-03
Muller Was Big
Star of Pasadena
Football Classic

~prtck" Muller. Tho Unworthy
Of CALIFORNIA; graf end. IN tho
latest individual s'ar IN the hix
New Years Day International
coll~xiats football contest
Muller In q srnfua;s Of ths
Long Beach. California high
school. where no played football
Tor four years
An interesting far; abou; Mui
Ter In connection with the re-.
cent California landslide Ia that
he was ono Of the youngest play
ers to participate N the biz
game.
Mulier'x Defensive. offensive and
passing work In the New Years
game were the big outstanding
features OF his playing.
The dazzling starr OF other
games IN other years arc
IDS Brown. Washington safa
Pollard OF Brown
1915 - Oregon Pennsylvania
Shy Huntington OF Oregon
IsiT--Mar. fsiand-Camp Lewis.
Johnny Beckett Of Mare Island.
isis-MAro Isiand.oreat Lakes.
Paddy Driseoii Of Great Lakes.
1920 - Harvard oregon. Eddie
Casey Of Harvard
1921 - Ohio State California.
Brick Muller OF California
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-01-03
SOME
SURPRISE
FOR THE
EAST

NEW YORK. Jan. As on. OF It's
first acts. :he infant 1891 chirped the
California yell. with the rolling
around OF the now year there rolled
into the ranks Of the football great
a twin infant California by her
decisive defeat Of Ohio state satur-
day BY a as-o count. takes place with
Princeton. Penn state. Pittsburx and
Notre Dame as the very best Trans
OF the Season.
To the East. IN the brundost TO
graphical application tho defeat OF
the Buckeye team was u distinct
surprtse-
The weapon ur~d m ose downfall
Of tho Western confercnco cham
plons was . revelation
outsiis OF Coach Jnck wfic, and
his squad. perhaps no ono expected
ohio's fsvorite weapon. the forward
pass. of California. and no one knows
how Il Was done.
Andy smith knows as much a.
any one about the forward pass. He's
not foollng US when he says he's go
ing up against a new game said
one expert
III Ohio was expecting an aerial
attack. all tho more credit In duo Cal
Rornia. for the Coast team had a
perfect defense against Ohio states
forte. and tho Buckeyes were help
less before the long passes OF the
accurate Brick Muller"
True. Ohio state did lo~- by some
breaks. Two furnbics In tho first
period started the California ma.
chine. But furnbling Is not first.
class football.
Ohio seemed not only 10 be ted
when II came TO stopping passes. but
the line showed weakness at the
ends.
Their. arr fTock OF stock aiTb's-
the hot weather. the long trip. me
strange food. the anti-ciimax. etc.
But the most pleasant post-occur.
renee was the statement OF Coach
wIlce and his men that "thc better
team won"
Seeing the rarns N type. the East
Is convinced that the better team did
win. and the Fast il not showing ia
usual reticence In recognizing a su-
perior.
IT'S a good thing for football. =
opinion seems agreed. ohio state
loses prestige. Of course. but she is
still the conference champion. Cali
fornia wins added laurels and shows
that the game has developed on the
Coast In step with the Eastern game.
since there are going 10 be an I'M
usual number OF intersectional games
next fall. the East L. hoping that
California can be brought TO the A..
lantic coast next season. 10 get the
team away from its home territory,
and TO give the Fast a chance 20 soc
what has proved to be one OF tho very
best teams
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-01-03
SPEARS MAY
COACH PURDUE

CHICAGO. Jan. 3.--Th. failure OF
the DARTMOUTH athletic council 10 re
appoint Clarence w. Spears. OF chi.
eago as head football coach has
been followed by the receipt ofword
here from y. A. Kellogg. athletic a..
rector Of Purdue university. that
Spears is being considered as coach
% the grid team there.
Spears contract with Dartmouth
expired this fa,l. spears IL n gra6u-
ate OF Dartmouth. where he was an
aliAmerican guard. and completed
tho course In the medical depart
ment there.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-01-03
NETS
DEFEND
PUCK
LEAD

Seattle win defend the Pacific
Coast Hockey league lead tonight
when they meet the Vancouver NIL
nonairos on the northern ice.
Vancouver and Seattle are proha-
bly, the keenent contenders for tho
lead In tho race. and n close gane
is always certainty when these
t~o teams claah.
A win tonight win tie Vancouver
for firrt place with the Seattle club.
Seattle meets Victoria herr We'd
nesday night Victoria IN greatly
strengthened by tho addition Of
F'rederickron at center. Frederickson
was considered tho greatest amateur
ice hockey player In the world. His
playing In the vancouyer.Nictoria
game Saturday afternoon was one Of
the chief reasons OF victoria'z 54 vic.
tory.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-01-03
ICE RACE
ENTRIES
CLOSE
TODAY

Entries for The Hnr's leo rarrs
close at . p. m. today. and all entries
must be In The Star office or at tho
Arena by that time 10 allow the con.
testants 10 be eligible To compete In
the races.
The first heat Of the racos will be
staged between periods at the hockey
game Wednesday night
No entry fee will be charged Of
those who desire % compete In the
races.
Any further information In regard
10 the rnces may be obtained at The
Star or Arena officoA-