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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-07-18
jane adams HEADS
WOMEN'S CONGRESS
(Ry Associated Pressl

VIENNA, July 1S-Miss Jane Ad-
dams, of Chicago was unanimously
elected president of the International
Women's congress at the closing ses-
sion here yesterday and by common
consent the present congress was pro-
nounced the most successful ever
held
Among resolutions adopted at the
final meeting was one to secure the
cooperation of all branches of the or
ganization in an effort to line up the
women of the entire world for non
participation in any activity which
would make war possible. A plan is
adopted whereby national sections OF
the league of nations are to be called
upon to suggest to the secretariat OF
the league various methods for pre-
venting war.
Another resolution providing mem
bership in the organization for all re-
Gently formed women's organizations
working. whether by political, reac-
tionary or revolutionary methods, to-
ward peace
General regret was expressed that
the short duration of the meeting
made it impossible to devote exhaust
i've discussion to many vitality import,
ant questions involved in the further.
ance of world peace.
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MUST FIX BAGGAGE
FOR Y SUMMER CAMP

Boys who are going on the Y camp
this summer who expect to leave with
the first group are to have all baggage
at the Y Tuesday night, in order that
it may be shipped to camp. The boys
will leave Wednesday afternoon at
1870 and will go to Fort Ancient,
where they will spend the night, and
the next morning they will hike to
camp, stated Perry Wilson, boys sec
rotary, who will have charge of the
local boys.
The Kiwanis club has agreed to take
the boys to camp by automobile, and
due to the fact that they will have an
all day picnic Thursday it makes it
necessary for the campers to go on
Wednesday. About 20 boys will form
the group.
The second group will leave here
July 80. at / so o'clock, and the boys
are to have their baggage at the 'Y'
the night before. About 80 boys will
make up the second group.
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VETS ENJOY TALKS
and FRIED CHICKEN

Sixty-five Spanish-American war
veterans and families enjoyed a de-
lightful program and picnic Sunday at
Beallview park, in celebration of the
second annual reunion of the vets.
Following a big chicken dinner, the
veterans were addressed by Major
Paul Comstock, captain in the Span
ish-American war and major in the
World war, who read a paper pre-
pared at the request of the American
War Historical society, and which
healt with the invasion of Cuba.
Rev. Frank A. Dressler made a
strong address, touching all the wars
the United States has engaged in, and
the respect they have commanded
from the world
Officers for the coming year were
elected as follows: President, Conrad
Weist; vice-president. Charles Mugel;
secretary and treasurer, Lon Grice.
Executive committee was chosen as
follows: John Kennepohl, Leonard
Thomas, Joseph Cook, Ben Heithaus
Mrs. Leonard Thomas, Mrs. Margaret
Kennepahl, Mrs. Eli Heithaus an6
Mrs. F. H. Weisgarber
Visitors from Newcastle, Muncie
and Indianapolis were present Eliza
beth D. Tyre, department junior vice
president, of Indianapolis, also wa:
present.
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ARMY, NAVY AIRMEN
join FORCES TODAY
IN BOMBING CRUISER
fBy Associated Pressl

ON BOARD q. S. S. NORTH DA-
KOTA, off the Virginia Capes, July Is
The navy and army airmen joined
forces today for the bombing of the
former German cruiser, Frankfurt, at
anchor rs miles southeast of Cape
Charles lightship. where six once en-
envy men war already have been sent
down by bombs or shell fire.
The Frankfurt was the largest tar
get at which the aviators had launched
live" bombs since the beginning of
the joint tests here nearly a month
ago. Thirty-two airships had been as
signed for today's action, which was
divided into two phases.
Twelve naval seaplanes of the F-5-L
type, carrying total of 80 250-pound
bombs and five army Martin bombers,
carrying total of 80 300-pound bombs
were to participate in the first series
of attacks. Four seaplanes of the
transatlantic N c type, five navy
Martin mombers and six army Martin
bombers were to take part in the sec
ond series. They were to launch a
total of 4S bombs, divided fifteen OF
$40 pounds each to the five navy
Martins, eight of 800 pounds each fol
the NC and 25 of the 400 pounds each
for the army Martins.
Smelling Arranged
Should the Frankfort be afloat after
the launching of the 10S bombs al
lotted to the planes she was to be
shelled by the twenty-fifth destroyer
| division of the Atlantic fleet.
The destroyers would use 10 round:
of ammunition for each gun brough
to bear on the target and open fire
at range of 5000 yards.
If this attack failed, a wreckins
party from the North Dakota would
| finish up the job by the use of deptl
charges placed on board. The frs
and second divisions of Fol sea
planes were to open the attack to b.
followed by two army Martin bombers
The order of attack then would b.
the third division of F-5-L's, one arm.
| Martin bomber, the fourth division o
F-5-L's and two army Martin bombers
The planes for the first attack, tn
first and second division of F-5-L'
were to reach the target from tn
/ Hampton Roads naval base at 8 a. m
and the others to follow on signal
all planes coming from Hampton
Roads and all army planes from Lang
ley field.
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James Henry DGrnel, 81,
Dies Sunday Afternoon

died at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, at
his home, 1917 South Fifth street.
Death was caused by a complication Of
A widow, Laura; two children, Paul
and Louisa Darnell; two sisters, Mrs.
Laura Bennett, of Wayne county, and
Mrs. Mabel Leonard, of Union county;
and one brother, Elmer Darnell, of
Detroit, survive.
Funeral services will be held Tues
day afternoon at o'clock from the
home. Burial will be in Eaton. Friends
may call at any time
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Short News of CITY

BentIey's Father Visits Here-The
Rev. j. J. Bentley, of Baldwin, Kan,
is visiting his son, Prof. j. H. Bentley,
of this city.
C. of C. Directors Meet-Chamber
of Commerce directors will meet in
regular session at o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon.
Rotarians Go to centerville-Rotary
club members will hold their meeting
in Centerville Tuesday noon. A local
citizen will be the speaker.
Nlewoehner Files Ciaim-A claim
for $500 against the estate of John
Bernard airing was Med by Henry
Niewoehner in Wayne circuit court
Monday.
Sues for Divorce Action for d.
vorce, custody of minor child and
alimony was filed by Elsie May Dun
bar, 207 North Twelfth street, against
George Dunbar, living on a farm near
Kitchel. in Wayne circuit court Mon
day. Failure to provide and habitual
drunkenness is charged in the com.
plant.
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TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
DENY OPPOSITION TO
GRAIN SELLING BODIES

CHICAGO, July 1s.-Letters have
been received by Howard Leonard,
president of the Illinois Agricultural
association, from seven national trade
associations denying any Official con-
nection with the meeting in which the
Grain Dealers National association is
said to have announced its raising of
a s250,000 war chest to direct the
propaganda against farmers cooper
alive grain marketing organizations"
All of these seven associations, Mr..
Leonard says. were announced in press
reports from the Grain Dealers Con-
vention at Cincinnati on June %, as
having taken part in the meeting.
The associations are: The United
American Wholesale Lumber associa-
ton, the National Wholesale Grocers'
association, the American Seed Trade
association, the American Feed Manu-.
facturers' association, the National
Implement and Vehicle association,
the American Wholesale Coal associa-
ton.
Deny All Connection.
Several of the secretaries of these
organizations wrote that they had not
even heard of the grain dealers con-
vention to raise a propaganda fund
against farmer competition until it was
brought to their attention in press
reports naming their associations as
having taken part in the meetings
said Mr.. Leonard
"All seven which l have heard from
in reply to letters I wrote have posi-
lively denied any official connection
with the meeting at which the propa
ganda fund was raised.
THE chairman of the committee tc
direct the propaganda work against
farmer competition is R. l. Mansfield
of the Chicago Board of Trade. The
four other members of the committee
are also members of organized grair
exchanges.
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tBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 49,
Unique among the stories of individual
exploits in the world war was that
told by Captain Edmund G. Chamber.
lain, young marine corps aviator
from San Antonio, Texas. 1t was
cabled TO the United States by the
official committee on Public Informa-
ton late in August, 1918, and carried
to the American people a new thrill
in a time of daily thrills when Allied
arms everywhere on the western front
were demonstrating supremacy over
the forces of the Central Powers. On
the basis of the aviator'S story the
Navy Department recommended that
the highest honor for gallantry and
pcourage-the Congressional Medal OF
Honor-be bestowed upon him.
The story which was of a sensation
al air duel on British sector Of the
western front on July 2S, 1918, how
ever, remained unchallenged for but
a short while and before year had
passed the San Antonio aviator and
Princeton and University of Texas
graduate stood convicted by court
martial of "scandalous conduct detri-
mental to good morals and falsehood
Review of the court martial proceed
ings by Secretary of Navy Daniels up
held the findings of the court and dis
missal from service followed for Cap
tain Chamberlain.
Borrows British Plane.
Chamberlain story was that While
en- furlough he visited British sector.
secured permission of the officer in
command to accompany an aerial ex-
petition which was to escort bomb
| ing party over the German lines.
| While on this expedition, according to
| his story, he became separated from
his comrades and was engaged by a
number of German planes. In the re-
sulting battle, Chamberlain was report
ed as relating, he shot down five OF
| the German planes, damaged two
/ others, and sweeping earthward in his
own damaged plane scattered a small
detachment of German soldiers. He
said that after landing he took Ger.
man prisoner by pretending that the
compass from his plane was a bomb
and with the aid of his prisoner car
! ried a wounded French colonial back
to safety.
/ Denial of the exploit by British of
ficers after wide publicity had beer
| given it in English newspapers as wei
as in the American press led to in
quiry at the instance of Rear Admlra
Sims, the then commander-in-chief o
American naval forces in Europ
waters. On the basis of the inquiry
the courtmartial was ordered.
Court Martial Held.
The proceedings of the court mar
tial, held in London and Paris, were
quite lengthy and were bitterly con
tested. British as well as American
officers submitted testimony. Tit
findings of the court martial which
recommended dismissal from servic'
were forwarded to Secretary Daniel
and Captain Chamberlain was ordere'
home. He remained under arrest il
the District of Columbia for numbe
of months and on Dec. 8, 1919, Secre
tary Daniels formally approved tn
findings and ordered his dismissa
from service. The action of the SEE
! rotary was approved by Presiden
Wilson nearly two years later.
Immediately upon President Wi
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ly forthcoming. The interviews fol-
low:
Darrell Gully. 1922 South Eighth
street-'I was not in favor of post
poning the bill by long shot,
James F. Pace, 1915 Main street
with 100000 ex-service men out Of
work, think the bill should have been
Immediately passed"
Flags Action.
Herbert S. Mikesell, S12 Main street
1T seems that minor bills having
less importance, such as the prohibi-
ton amendment prohibiting the pre-
scribing of beer for medical purposes,
are put through. The time required
to put through a bill of this nature
would have been sufficient to pass
either the soldiers bonus bill or the
revision of the tariff"
Jacob w. Jacobson, manager of the
Union Store-"It has to come anyway
so why didn't they pass the bill now
The government didn't ask US when
they took the cream of the country
The bonus would put thousands OF
boys on their feet"
Russell Wiley, Knollenberg's Store
One way | am in favor of the bonus
for the ex-service men Immediately
and in another way / am not l be
lieve we don't know our true financial
condition. The president should know
our affairs and be able to advise
wisely"
Opposes Postponement
Young lady secretary of local or
ganization-"No indeed l don't thinl
the bill should have been postponed.
Lady cashier for local insurance
branch office-"I have not though
much about the bill, but l am Away.
/ for the soldier boy. There is no doub
| that they need money. | know tina
from the loans being made on insur
ance policies
]. X. Hatfield, commander of tn,
Paul Hunt post, Centerville, Ind
THE government is not spendin,
money for the boys now All this /
| being paid them now is from the wa
risk insurance, and that does not com
from the government The premium
! paid by the boys in service pays al
/ funds distributed from this source
1
eminent would have had to pay il
continuing the war, should it hav
not ended when it did,
/ William H. Coleman, ex-captain 4
the service, and former member c
the local police force-'I am in favo
of an immediate fund for the relief {
the poor fellows who lost their sigh
or use Of legs or arms. So far as tn
able-bodied men are concerned, | al
against it. l care more for the fiji
ancial condition of my country tina
l do for the $500 or $500 bonus woul
receive"
| S. S. Cook, rural route, Richmond
Nothing is too good for the boy
You know that While l have nj
been reading the stories in the pape
about the bonus bill, l know som
thing could surely be done for ii
fellows who served. We can not &
too much for them"
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five PERSONS TARRED
AND FEATHERED OR
WHIPPED IN SOUTH
(By Associated Press,

DALLAS, Tex, July IS Five in
stances of individuals being tarred and
feathered or whipped by masked men
in widely separated sections of the
south on Saturday and Sunday nights
had been reported today These in
Guided the first woman victim Of a
score or more similar attacks in re-
cent months.
The methods in all cases were so
similar as to suggest the existence of
secret society intended to mete out
swift community justice, similar to the
operations of the Ku Klux Khan in re-
construction days
Besides Richard Johnson, 6S years
old, farmer, who was whipped near
Warrensburg, Mo, it was disclosed to-
day, the other victims were Mrs
Beulah Johnson, at liberty under bond
on bigamy charge, who was taken
from hotel porch in Tenaha, Tex,
by masked men in automobiles, re-
moved to the country. Invested of her
clothing and tar and feathers applied;
, afterward her bondsmen withdrew
and she was placed in Jail; the Rev.
Philip S. Irwin. white, archdeacon Of
the English Episcopal church, whip
ped and tarred and feathered near
Miami, Fla, and warned, he alleged,
that he would be lynched if he did not
stop preaching social equality to ne
groes among whom he has charge of
mission work of his church in south
Florida; R. F. Scott, of Deweyville,
Tex, who was tarred and feathered
near Beaumont, Tex, while motoring
with two women, and a man named
| Mcknight, who was reported to have
been whipped near Timson, Tex
| In most of the white Gaping cases
reported the assailants wore white
uniforms, masks and headgear, which
Scott described as "conical shaped
headpieces."
WARRENSBURG, Mo-, July IS
Richard Johnson, retired farmer, IS
years old, was seized. stripped and
whipped by three masked men Satur-
day night while returning from work
on his sons farm near here with two
farm workers, it became known today
The masked men covered Johnson and
his associates with pistols and while
two of the men escorted Johnson a
short distance into the woods, the
third covered the others and pre-
vented them from assisting him.
After severe punishment, the men
warned Johnson to leave the country
Johnson stated he recognized the
masked men. No arrests have been
made.
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EIGHT LOCAL CITIZENS OF 10 INTERVIEWED
FAVOR IMMEDIATE SOLDIER BONUS PAYMENT

Most persons interviewed Monday
on the discussion which has arisen
over the recent action in recommitting
the soldiers bonus bill back to the
committee, declared themselves in ia
vor of immediate passage of the meas
ure.
However, several local citizens, two
of whom are ex-service men, were
against blanket" bonus for every
man who served.
Almost without exception those
questioned considered only the SER
vices of the men and were quick to
say that bonus should be immediate
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British Dispute american Story
of Thrilling Air Engagement
Captain Chamberlain Tells of Work British SectorTale
Questioned After Medal is Awarded Officer
Ordered Out of Service

sons action in the matter Senator
Sheppard, Democrat, Texas, proposed
a senate investigation of the case
with special reference as to the fair
ness of the court martial. The resolu-
ton directing the inquiry was not act
ed on and in June of this year the
Texas senator again offered his reso-
luton. The senate naval affairs com
mittee this time reported it unanim-
ously and it was adopted by the sen.
ate. The inquiry was conducted by a
subcommittee of the naval affairs
committee consisting of Senator R.
Ball, Republican, Delaware, chairman
Nicholson, Republican, Colorado, and
Walsh, Democrat, Montana.
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Scores See Daylight
Robbery in Memphis
(By Associated PresS)

4 MEMPHIS, Tenn. July 1S.-Two un-
identified men shortly before noon shot
and probably fatally wounded Eugene
Martin, negro employee of the Chisca
hotel, as he was leaving the hotel in
the downtown section, grabbed a
a C h Ell containing approximately
$4,000 which Martin was carrying to a
bank, and escaped in an automobile
Scores of persons, many of them
women shoppers, witnessed the rob-
berry.
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PROPOSED OIL DUTY
IS CUT FROM TARIFF
tBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The pro-
posed duty on crude and fuel oil was
struck out of the Fordney tariff bill
today by a vote of the house. The
vote was 1S7 for elimination of the
duty to 70 against it. There will be
another vote on the oil schedule prior
to final passage of the bill Thursday.
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Husband, Held on Charge
of Assaulting His Wife,
Kisses Her Fond Goo'Bye

Here is what is puzzling George
Staubach.
Lucy Johnson appeared at police
station Monday morning and stated
she wanted to file a charge of assault
and battery against her husband, Ros-
coe Johnson, 401 North Eleventh
street.
Where will We find this man, your
husband?" questioned Sergeant Stau-
bach.
why, he's home taking care of the
babies," the wife returned in seeming
surprise.
A short time later the wife, father
in-law ard husband drove up in front
OF police station in an automobile. The
father-in-law came in and informed
George Staubach that the man they
wanted was out in front in the
machine.
Caresses Wife.
George ambled out and recited the
text of the affidavit charging assault
lin a rude, insolent and angry man.
ner." Johnson then kissed his wife
an affectionate goodbye and climbed
out of the machine. He then turned
and caressed her again. according to
the sergeant, and followed him into
notice station. The other members OF
the family drove away
What do do next?" queried John
son.
"Darned If | know" answered Of
ficer Staubach, but If the breact
twixt you and your woman is not any
worse than you demonstrated out il
front here you can go free, but ap
pear here at o'clock in the morning
This is funny old world an6
something new happens all the time,
quoth the sergeant in resuming hi!
seat.
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SEEK IDENTIFICATION OF.
AUTO WRECK VICTIM.

RoSEBURG, Ore, July 1S.-oficers
today sought additional evidence to
obtain identification of the body found
under DIR. R. NJ. Brumfield's wrecked
automobile as that of Dennis Russell,
the laborer, for whose alleged murder
"a warrant has been issued against DR..
Brumfield, dentist, formerly of
Ou-ensville. Ind.
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HARDINGS RETURN

Nby fASSUCIdt6U
WASHINGTON, July 1S.-President
and Mrs. Harding returned to Wash
ington shortly after o'clock this
morning from their weekend cruise
on the Mayflower
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Moffet Nominated Chief
of Aeronautics Bureau

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-Captain
William A. Moffet was nominated by
President Harding today to be chief
of the navy department, bureau of
aeronautics, with the rank of rear ad-
miral
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VISCOUNT ARRIVES

IBy ASsOCldted PreSSD
NEW YORK, July 1S.-Viscount
James Bryce, former British ambassa-
dor to the United States, and Mrs.
Bryce arrived here today from Eng
land on the steamship Celtic.
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Sudden Thunder Clap
Reuiues Shell Shock
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK. July 18.-A sudden
clap of thunder in last Fridays storm
is believed by physicians to have re-
vived shell shock symptoms in Lieu
tenant George Hamon of Ardmore,
Okla, who is being treated in a hos
pital here today. Lieutenant Hamon
was found wandering in Weehawken,
N. j.. victim of aphasia.
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Andrews, Former Member
of Lincoln Guard, Dies

ELKHART, July 1S-Joseph H. An
drews, rs, who died here yesterday,
was union soldier, served in the
military escort that accompanied the
body of the martyred Lincoln from
Washington to Springfield, H. He
served in the Michigan sharpshooters
A son, Thomas Andrews, lives in In
dianapolis.
Joseph Bonaparte. who was forced
on the throne of Spain by his ambi-
tious brother, Napoleon l, resided in
the United States, near Bordentown,
\. j., for sixteen years
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Rice paper is not made from rice,
but from the membrane of the bread
fruit tree.
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Wasn't 1t luck

that | happened to see it advertised. 1t
something had been wanting for long time
and only by the merest chance / noticed
where it was being sod!'
She only happened to see it advertised.
And she considered herself lucky.
But think how often she must have been un-
ucky-how many good things she must have
missed by not being regular reader of adver-
tisements.
1t will pay you to read the advertisements in
The Richmond Palladium.
to make practice of reading them.
Because:
They carry the of re- They tell you of n and
liable stores in your town. better things
They tell you where and how They your time and
buy to best advan money and make your shop
tage. ping easier.
Read the advertisements REG ULA RLY
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM
Established 1851.
The New York herald., 1921-05-08


Above Cage
ball is what they
call this game at
the Castle School,
and it furnishes
pretty strenuous
exercise.
Underwood &
Underwood.