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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
Fox Fur in Such Demand
Put Up Immigration Bar
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. May 3-Fox fur has
some into such demand in this coun-
try that agriculture department Of
ficials have put up immigration bars
against the flow of undesirable live
foxes imported for breeding purposes.
By regulations just issued, foxes are
in classed with other live stock for
quarantine against disease and can
enter the country only after inspection
and on permit, except when consign-
ed to geological gardens.
"Attra ctive prices" offered for fox
FUR had interested many people, the
announcement said, and numerous fox
farms had sprung up in the northern
states which the department desired
to encourage development.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
Typographical Union
Will Aid Strikers
tBy Associated Press)


INDIANAPOLIS, May 81 Officers
of the International Typographical
union made prepa rations today to ex-
tend the support of the organization
to subordinate unions, which called
strikes Monday to enforce demands
for "A hour work week in job and
book printing Offices
Statistics are being compiled as to
the number of men on strike in differ
ent cities throughout the country and
the payment of strike benefits will be
expedited, according to ]. w. HAYES.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the International
union. Mr.. Hayes said he expected
to have figures late today as to the
number of men out
Union officials said they had receiv-
ed some reports of strike settlements
in different cities, the employers hav-
ing acceded to demands for the short
er hour week. He pointed out that
the strikes must be settled by local
agreements rather than by national
agreements
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
SH|DEHARA DEGREES
JAPANESE AGITATION

CLEVELAND, O., May 3.-Diffcr-
cnces between the United States and
Japan call for adjustment, but their
existence does not justify apprehen-
sion or pessimistic forecast Baron
Shidehara, the Japanese ambassador,
declared today in an address before
the Clevelnd Climber of Commerce.
rs there any question between us,
he asked, (which cannot be set at rest
by the ordinary process of friendly dis
cusson? Is there any question be-
tween US which can be set at rest by
any other process? Sane and honest
diplomacy, backed by sense, reason.
charity and mutual concession, will
alone lead to the lasting settlement
OF these problems. There is absolute
~ no other course"
Must Keep Harmony
Declaring that the stability of every
human institution" about the shores
OF the Pacific ocean depended upon
the maintenance of harmony and good
understanding between Japan and the
United States. Baron Shidehara said a
grave responsibility rested upon the
United States and Japan.
SIT is evident that mass immigra-
ton Of aliens OF particular race, on
the one hand and unfair and discrim-
inatory treatment Of them, on the
other, will equally tend to hamper
their natural process of assimilation.
Neither of such obstacles should be
permitted to exist, if assimilation is to
be encouraged And after all there
are only $4,000 Japanese in the
whole mainland of the United States. y
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
I'M. E. PASTORS, LAYMEN
OF RICHMOND DISTRICT
HERE FOR C0NCLAvE

More than 100 pastors and laymen
Of the Methodist Episcopal church OF
the Richmond district met in the First
Methodist church Tuesday. in annual
session. Forty-one of the As pastors OF
the district we're present. Sessions
began at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning;
dinner was served in the church base
ment at noon; afternoon sessions
opened at / 80 o'clock. DR.. Somerv1lle
Light, district superintendent, pre-
sided
During the morning sessions, the
contributing to the centenary funds
was urged as a part of the program to
be followed early in the year. DR.
Light spoke at 1880 o'clock on the
Annual Efficiency Program for Rich
mond District The Rev. A. II. Back
us, pastor Of Grace church of this city,
spoke on THE Centenary for 1921; An
Early Start" The Rev. R. w. Stoakes,
pastor OF First Church, spoke on the
District Conference and Centenary.
In the Afternoon meeting, the Rev.
E. L. Gates, pastor of the local Thlrc
NJ E. church. made a strong address,
advocating the use Of the press for re-
ligious purposes. His subject was the
Western Christian Advocate" which
is the official Methodist Episcopal
organ.
The Rev. L. H. Bunyan was in
charge of the musical program. La
dies of the First NJ E. church served
the dinner
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
PRIMARY ELECTIONS
DEVELOP HOT FIGHTS
IN INDIANA TOWNS
fBy Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS, May 3.-voters in
cities throughout Indiana today went
to the, polls to nominate candidates
for the municipal elections to be held
next November. In a few cities the
primaries were postponed pending
elections to determine if the federal
plan of city government is to be dis
carded in favor of the commission
manager form of government author.
lied by the last general assembly.
Hot primary contests developed in
this city, in South Bend, Evansville,
and Terre Haute In a number OF
smaller cities there was less activity
and in a few instances only one can.
didate was in the field for nomina.
ton.
Cities which will vote later on the
new plan Of city government include
Marion, Connersville, Anderson, 10
komo. Michigan City, Muncie, New AL
bany, Richmond, Princeton, Roches.
ter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
.C0MPERS PREPARES
LABOR Law REPORT
(Ry Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, May 3.-Samuel
Gompers has compiled complete list
OF legislation affecting organized Ia
Dor to be submitted to the executive
council of the American Federation OF
Labor at Cincinnati, May 5, it was an
nounced today at the offices of the
Federation. The meeting will be the
last before the annual convention at
Denver. June 13.
Especial attention will be paid by
Mr.. Gompers to the convict labor bill
proposing to make interstate traffic
on convict made products subject TO
the laws in effect in the state to which
such products are shipped, as we'll
as to the Poindexter BILL proposing
federal legislation to prevent strikes
in industries that would effect inter
state commerce, to be an infringe
ment on states and to international
relationship of labor
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
SEEKING TO PREVENT
BETTING ON RACES
tBy Associated Press)

CLEVELAND. o, May 8. Fifty
armed deputies recruited by Mayor
George L. Burton Of Chagrin Falls.
left here for the Chagrin Falls race
rack this morning for the purpose of
preventing betting on the running
races which start there this afternoon
Hostile actions on the part of some
residents of Chagrin Falls, favorable
to the sport, which resulted in the
"egging" of deputies Sunday, led May
or Burton to order his men to come
armed
Officials of the race course insisted
this morning they expected to follow
the usual policy in regard to placing
wagers, through the pari-mutuels ma
chimes and that they had the law be-
hind them. Mayor Burton is equally
insistent that the practice is against
the state gambling laws and says that
he will enforce his orders to prevent
gambling no matter what the cost.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
Infantry Guards Border
Against Mexican Disorders
tBX AsSocfated Pressl

NOGALES, May 3-The 25th United
States infantry today was guarding
closely the international border here
to prevent spreading to the American
side of disorders which broke out in
Nogales. Sonora, just across the line
last night The trouble was precipi.
tated by the arrival at Nogales, Son.
ora, Of IS Chinese and two Hindu lab
orers from Hong Kong, China, Off
Gals stated. The foreigners were
being shipped in bond from San Fran
cisco.
Five Chinese were badly hurt, three
Of whom may die, physician attend
ing them at the Nogales, Sonora, hos
pital said last night
Acting American Consular Agent
Charles Daugherty said that the situa-
ton was we'll in hand in a stat EN- ent
issued shortly before midnight last
night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
Fire Loss is $500
at Electrical Store

Damage of about 5000 was done by
fire in the Leslie Hart Electrical store
at II o'clock Monday night. when
small fire started in the rear of the
store and burned an ironer, blistered
some Of the wood work and floor The
fire was extinguished by f1remen with.
out damaging any of the fixtures or
furnishing of the store.
Mr. Hart complimented the action
of the fire department in putting out
the flames without damage in spite of
the heavy smoke that enveloped the
store. The loss is covered by insur-
ance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
PLAQUE Commentaries
Slain American Birdmen
;Bv Associated Press)

PARIS, May ga plaque. of delft
ware commemorative of the American
ayiators who were killed in the war
as members of the famous Lafayette
Escadrille will be placed in the
Invaltdes.
The plaque is inscribed I'm Mer1or-
lam and contains the names of the
dead aviators 1t was executed at the
famous governmental porcelain manu-
factory at Sevres, and has been &C
tepted by President Millerand for the
Invalides with several hundred war
relics. historical pictures and works of
art having an historic interest, the
gifts of individuals.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
Cleveland Judge Uses
Bible to Impress Witness
(By Associated Press)

Wy
CLEVELAND, O., May 8. - Wit
nesses appearing in Municipal Judge
Samuel Silbert's court must swear
upon a Bible, instead of merely with
uplifted hand. and must stand while
testifying. These steps are being TAX
en- to prevent the spread of perjury,
Judge Silbert said.
The use of the Bible, Judge Silbert
pointed out, reminds people that they
are swearing to God to give the truth.
Witnesses, he asserted, when COM
PEELED to stand, have not the same
ease of mind and self-assurance as
when seated and are more impressed
with the dignity of the legal pro-
ceedings.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
Backus Named Director
of Ministerial Group

Rev. A. H. Backus. pastor of Grace
M. e. church, was elected director
from the pastors group of the Cham
Der of Commerce. in an election, the
returns of which were not made
known until Monday afternoon.
When directors for most of the di
visions of the Chamber of Commerce
were elected, the pastors group did
not have the required number neces
sary for representation by a director
Since that time, however, the quota
has been reached and the election fol
lowed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
C0MST0Ck PRAISES
TREE MEMORIAL IDEA;
WEEKS BACKS PLAN

TITS a fine idea," declared Paul
Comstock. chairman Of the Wayne
County Memorial committee, when
asked what he thought OF the pro
posed planting of trees along national
highways as a memorial to ex-service
men.
1T ought to be done. II 1t can't all
be done at once. That is, il this
county cannot plant a tree for each
of its ex-service men at one time
then 1t could be accomplished through
several years of planting
Not only will ii be fine common
Grafton to the world war veterans, but
1t will also beautify our county roads
Those trees will stand as a great mon.
ument to the judgment of the people
who caused their planting"
Weeks Commends Idea.
Evidence of the general approval of
the plan is seen in the statement
made by John w. Weeks, secretary OF
war. to the Chicago Tribune recently
The statement follows:
Il think the movement might be
extended to include not only one tree
for each veteran, but many trees. II
that were done, the national high
ways would be lined with trees and be
splendid memorial to these men.
have been doing something of the
kind myself in a small way in my ma
tive town"
]. r. Howard. president of the
American Farm Bureau federation,
who represents 1,25O,000 farmers, de-
clares trees planted along highways
are an advantage and can do no harm
to crops unless they are planted too
close together.
AT 40 feet apart they cannot harm
the crops with their shade" he said.
and they do a wonderful amount of
good in summer by shading the hot
roads and making them pleasant to
drive upon. The walnut is a great
tree for this kind of planting 1t
grows high and hasn't too much foil
age. 1t also is an economic gain, as
any nut bearing trees would be-
Tree Growers Offer Aid
Nursery associations throughout the
country have offered to help by fur
nlshing trees of the right age for half
price, or the cost of digging and tax
ing them to the planting places. Some
| nave offered to give a number OF
trees outright and the state nurser-
les have made generous offers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
Wayne County Man
Asks Final Pardon

The plea of John Bea oh, of Wayne
county. who was sentenced to the In
diana reformatory Nov. %, 1919, for
petit larceny for from one to eight
years. now out on parole, is one of
the 35 pleas for clemency before the
state pardon board. Beach's petition
asks for final discharge of his case.
The board will be in session from May
8 to II. OF the SO cases to come be-
fore the board, the majority are Of a
minor nature.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
HARVARD to Adopt
New Athletic Plan
(By Associated Press)

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, May 3.-A
new system of choosing athletic man
ayers, based on the plan for rating
army officers, is to be adopted by
Harvard university next fall, it was
announced today At the suggestion
of Fred W. Moore, graduate treasurer
of athletics, candidates will be rated
on personality. executive ability, in
custry, reliability. efficiency and schol
arship. Personality will count 25
points toward the maximum of 100
and the other qualities Is points each
A recent inquiry showed that man
ayers lost more time from studies
and received lower marks than those
actually engaged in athletics.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
Conpict Banker, Druggists
of Receiving Stolen Bonds

MEMPHIS, Tenn. May 3,-W. r.
Huntley. Jr banker, and Fl. Diggs
Nolen, druggist, were found not guilty
today on a charge of receiving stolen
property in Connection with the mar
keting here of a block of $4,000 of
Liberty bonds alleged to have been
part of the loot obtained by bandits
who held up a brokers' messenger in
Brooklyn last November and escaped
with approximately $4,000 in bonds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
Short News Of CITY

Fined for Speedine-Two speeders
we're fined 81 and costs by Mayor
Zimmerman Tuesday morning. l..
Warder, colored, and W. E. Oils both
entered pleas of guilty.
Goes to HospitaI-Alvin Fox. 1915
South B street. who has been serious
ly i'll for the past few days was taken
to the Reid Memorial hospital Tues
day afternoon where he will be oper-
ated on for appendicitis Wednesday
morning He is said to be in a seri-
GUS condition
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
Hoover, Wilson and Foch
Civen Polish Degrees
fSv Associated PreSs1

WARSAW, May 3.-Woodrow Viii
son, Herbert Hoover and Marshal
Toch. were given the degree Of doctor
of law by the University of Warsaw
yesterday. this being the first time the
university ever conferred honorary
degrees The ceremonies were attend
ed by President Pilsudski. Hugh S.
Gibson. American minister to Poland
and allied diplomats President Pill
sudsH received the degree OF Doctor
Of Medicine
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
Chilean President Banquets
United States Minister
DIV Associated Pressl

SANTIAGO. Chile. May 3-Pres-
ident Ales sandri, rendered a banquet
this evening to United States Ambas-
sador Joseph H. Shea. at which many
prominent Chileans and members of
the diplomatic corps here were pres
ent.
The departure of Ambassador Shea
for the United States on a vacation
originally set for Tuesday, has been
postponed until Friday, owing to delay
in the sailing Of the steamer Ebro.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
Hoover Urges Protection
For American Industries
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, May 3.-Declaring
that several lines of trade already had
been driven out by German compel
itors, Secretary Hoover, told the
house ways and means committee to-.
Gay that there was imperative need
for protection by American industries
against the inroads of revived German
commerce.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
Cuban Mails Delayed by
Rail Strikes: Use Boats
fRv Associated rresD

'EV Assocldteu FressJ
HAVANA, Cuba, May 3.-Railroads
throughout eastern Cuba are paralyz-
ed by the strike of workers. and gun
boats are being employed to move
mail between Santiago and other
points which can be reached by water
Sugar interests are seriously en-
barrassed by the walkout and, so far
as known, the strikers are standing
firm. Mediators appointed by the cen
trail government to reach settlement
of the trouble have arrived at Caun-
guey.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
GOLD BARS COMING
(By Associated Presso

fBy ASsociated PreSs)
LONDON. May Gold bars. said to
be worth approximately $4,000, 900,
have just crossed Sweden and Nor
way from Russia enroute ITO the
United States. says a Stockholm des-
patch to the exchange telegraph com
pany, quoting rumors current in that
city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
500 FAMILIES HOMELESS

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, May s.
Five hundred families were made
homeless by fire which Monday des-
troyed homes covering an area of two
blocks in Puerto DeTierra, the most
thickly populated section of San Juan
They are being cared for in army
tents. The fire started in planning
mill and caused loss estimated. at
$500, 900.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
DANvILLE SOLDIERS HOME
CHAPLAIN RESIGNS POST

Theodore L. Stipp, prominent Nom
Der OF the Illinois Methodist Confer
ence and chaplain of the Protestant
section of the National Soldiers home
here, has rendered his resignation, to
take effect June 80. and will retire
from the pulpit. The Rev. Mr.. Stipp
was born near louisville, Ind, 6 years
ago and was member of the Illinois
conference for So years. He has
served as chaplain at the home for the
last Ave and one-half years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03

ing several weeks in Indianapolis with
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Sharkey The Unto,
township commencement will be held
Friday evening, May Is. at the NJ E.
church, College Corner. There are
fourteen graduates. Mrs. Flora Free
man or Washington, D. c.. came last
week to make an extended visit with
relatives and friends here. Mr.
Thomas Burnsides, whA formerly re-
sided in Union county, died at his
home in Indianapolis THURSDAY. The
body was brought here Sundayfor bur
1al in West Point cemetery Els wife
died several years ago Three daugh.
tiers survive and live in Indialap polls
Norma Harbit is taking tresman.
al Indianapolis and is improving in
health. -. The Rev. C. ". Whitman of
Seymour. will deliver the commence.
ment address at Brownsville Saturday
afternoon, May IA Mrs. Jebua
Davis has been quite ill for se1eral
days.
CLARE's STATION. o.-Fred Nc
Eowen and family were visiting SIN
day. Hiram Clark is ill. Ora
Riegle was i'll last week. The scho0
closed Friday at this place and tn.
board of education again EMPLOYED 4.
A. Petry as teacher for next term.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Clark entertaine d
company Sunday. Loren James and
family entertained company SUNDAY.
80. Samuel Riegle and family enter
tanned company last Sunday
CAMDEN, O.-Mr. and Mrs. C1ien
zimmerman. Mrs. Helena Klopp, MIR
and Mrs. T. E. Davis and Mr.. and
Mrs. Roscoe Gard spent Thursday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ruben Prugh
Miss Mary Kenworthy. who is attend
ing school at Miami university. spent
Sunday with her mother. Mrs. Ger
trude kenworthy. Miss Mary Du
vail of Dayton, was home Sunday.
The West Elkton commencement will
be held May II. .. Claude Neff who
has been quite i'll is much improved
Misses Gertrude McShane and
Georgiana Pattison are home for the
summer after their school year in
Dixon township schools.
Somers township Sunday school
convention will be held in the Pres
byterian church next Sunday after
non. Rev. Derby of the Concord
church will be the principal speaker.
Grandma Phares, mother of Lon
Phares is quite ill.,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
Candy Board of Trade
Will Open in CHICAGO
fBv Associated Press)

CHICAGO, May ga candy board
of trade modelled somewhat like a
produce exchange is to be opened on
June l. in Chicago, it was announced
today by leading candy makers and
manufacturers of candy making and
packing machinery 1t is planned 20
make the sales exhibits permanent,
according 20 Emmett Boyles. manager
OF the candy exchange.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
SCOTT FUNERAL TODAY

Funeral services for Oliver NJ.
Scott, formerly of this city, who died
at his home in Watseka. ILL.,, were held
from the parlors of the Pohlmeyer,
Downing and Stegall company at 2
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Bur
hank officiated and burial was in the
1ariham cemetery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
SPRINGFIELD LAYS PLANS FOR
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
CBy Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD. May 3-A cam
paign to raise $4,000 for a municiral
golf course is under way here. The
proposed links will be in one of the
local parks, and are expected to be
completed by July l.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
YEees GET. $500 IN STORE

Upton. Ind. May Six hundred
dollars was stolen from the safe in
the grocery of Ramsey and Havens,
here, early Monday. Chisels and ham
mers were used to gain an entrance
Persons living over the store did not
hear the robbers at work
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
James Stillman Resigns
From Bank Presidency
fRv Associated Press)

NEW YORK. May 3.-James A
Stillman today resigned as president
OF the National City bank. Charles E
Mitchell. vice-pres:dent of the Ma
tional City bank, was elected to sue
coed him.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
FERRIS FUNERAL HELD

Funeral services for Mary Ferris.
who died at home northeast of the
city, were held at 2:30 O'Clock Tues
day afternoon from the home. Rev
Backus officiated and burial was in
the Earlham cemetery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03
SELECT MICHIGAN MAN
TO ASSIST IN CENStIS

fEv Associated Pressl
WASHINGTON, May 3-William f.
Stewart, of Michigan, now assistant
director of the census was nominated
by President Harding today to be d.
rector of the census.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03

forty years ago, landed there
himself as an immigrant boy, full
Of vigor and hope for big things
for himself. Davis was born in
Wales and came to the U. S.
when eight years Of age. He be-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-03

When Secretary of Labor Davis
inspected Ellis Island recently he
saw the landing place of the hun
dreds of thousands Of immigrants
not alone as government official
but from the eyes of man who,