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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-13
By JACOB p. DUNN.


The second constitutional amendment
on the ballot, in regular order is a fine
example Of Republican constructive
craftsmanship" The election commits
sioners say that this amendment of Sec
II, Art. 2, IS one providing for a voters
registration system" This is a mis-
nomer, for its necessary legal effect will
be to prohibit compulsory registration.
The present constitution makes registra-
ton qualification of the voter. by the
words, in Sec. .. Art. . IF he shall
have been duly registered according to
law" But the proposed amendment to
that section drops these words, and
thereby repeals this qualifications and
1t is morally certain that th4 amendment
Of Sec will be adopted if any Of the
amendments are adopted.
1t is a principle Of law, established
beyond any possibility Of question, that
when the constitution prescribes the
qualifications of a voter they can be
neither enlarged nor diminished by law; =;
and therefore registration can not be
made by law a prerequisite to voting.
The proposed amendment will be a nullity
as to registration, If adopted; but this is
not very material, as no adequate regis
tration law can be adopted under the
present constitution, and the proposed
amendment would not improve the situ
alton, unless classification" could be
considered an improvement.
REGISTRATION IN
PART HELD ILLEGAL.
Mere classification of anything has no
effect of itself; the effect is in the results
that are provided as to the different
classes established. The only explana
tion of IUhot Is intended nv cola ssffioa
tion" in this case. that 1 have been able
80 obtain, Is that while registration is
desirable in cities, it is an unnecessary
nuisance In country districts and there
fore it is proposed to apply it only to
Continued on Page Three.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-13
GUARANTY TO
ENTIRE WORLD
WOULD RESULT
Such an Association of Ma
tiOns Would Make Anglo
Jap Pact Unnecessary.
OPEN DOOR IN PACIFIC

WASHINGTON. July 13.-ItRly's reply
to President Hardings invitation to the
disarmament conference was received at
the State Department today.
Acceptances have now been received
from all OF the powers concerned except
Japan.
TOXIC, July 13.-The Japanese foreign
office, in an interview today, stated that
the favorable attitude OF the Japanese
government toward tie principle of dis
armament already announced several
times by Baron Uchida remains un-
changed.
The government, however, Is not ready
to make direct statement regarding It's
position toward the Harding proposal.
The Japanese press, the commercial or
ganizntlons and the public generally is
favorable to Japan entering the confer
enoe. but the political leaders are rather
indefinite in their answers, wanting TO
know the score of the conference before
committing themselves.
WASHINGTON, July 13.-OTicial re
plies from Japan and Italy 20 President
Harding's invitation to a disarmament
conference are suu lacking today.
However. Government officials here are
confident both these powers would ac-
cept.
President Harding has started move
ment that may develop practical "asso-
citation Of nations" and replace the treaty
of Versailles and the League Of Nations
as the foundation for future international
relations. according to belief here.
NEW TREATY
MAY TE RESULT.
4 now treaty among the United States
and the other four great powers, Great
Britain, France Italy and Japan, which
later probably would be ratified by other
natiozs. Is expected 10 be worked out ir
the conference to assemble here within
a few months.
This treaty would he principally an
agreement for limitation and probably
eventual reduction Of staggering arma-
ments.
Such treaty would also be expected
to contain number Of broad policies
FOR settlement Of major questions Of lrri-
tation now mainly involved I'm the pact
The sense Of these policies probably
would be to guarantee the open door
and equal opportunity not only In the
Pacific, but throughout the world. That
policy has been the keynote Of Harding's
administration so far. Agreement on
this policy would abrogate, as unneces-
sary. existing pacts and agreements In
the Far East. among them the Anglo
japanese alliance, the Lansing Ishh
agreement. recognizing Japans special
position" IN the East, and the Root
Takahira agreement guaranteeing the
open door" in China.
Such a policy naturally would 60 hand
in hand with disarmament as tending TO
remove the cause OF war.
1t also might make It unnecessary for
the United States to enter the treaty
OF Versailles. which would become al
most purely an European instrument
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-13
RAINBOW MEN co TO CLEVELAND.

RAINBOW MEN GO TO CLEVELAND.
Between twenty five and thirty mem
bers of the Rainbow Divisions Associa
tion, from indianapolis and vicinity, will
leave tonight for Cleveland, Ohio, to at
tend the national convention of the or
ganization. The delegation is in charge
of John Paul Ragsdale, first vice presi
dent Of the Indianapolis organization.
Mr. Ragsdale is candidate for national
secretary.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-13
WEATHER

- Forscast for Indianapolis and vicinity
for the twenty four hours ending Z p. m,
July Il: Partly cloudy tonight aud
Thursday; not much change in temper
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-13
SCHOOL BONDS
DEPEND ON THE
PRICEOF WORK
Tax Commissioners May Ap-
prove Buildings and Addi-
tions If Cost Is Fair.
MAY MEAN LOWER BIDS
Intimation of Combine in City
to Keep Up Public
Expenses.

That the State board Of tax COM
missioners will direct the board Of
school commissioners to obtain bids
for the building Of additions and re-
modelling Of the old buildings at
Schools Nos. 16, Sc, IS and 62, and
then if the bids are satisfactory to
the State board that body viii ap-
prove a bond issue for the work,
was indicated by remarks Of board
members during the public hearing
on the proposed bond issue Of sSt7,-
600 yesterday.
This is substantially the same prOpo-
sition that was made at the hearing last
week by Frederick E. 4Iatson. attorney
for the school board, and which was re-
jected at that time. The only difference
is that Mr.. MatsOn asked for the ap-
proval Of the bond issue Immediately
and then agreed. on behalf Of the school
board, to submit all bids to the tax
board for approval or rejection. The
proposition as it now stands is that the
bids will be received first and. the ap
afterwards.
Mr.. MatsOn. as soon rs the plan was
proposed by Philip Zoercher, member OF
the State board, said that in his opinioh
this would be acceptable to the school
board and expressed the opinion that il
might have q salutary effect in bring
ing about lower bids for school work in
Indianapolis.
no OFFICIAL,
ACTION TAKEN.
Although no action was taken officially.
It is believed that this is the solution Of
the case that viii be made by the tax
board.
AS at the two previous hearings, mem
bers of the tax board made no attempt
to question the urgent need Of the new
buildings, but every member at one time
or another expressed the opinion that
indianapolis was paying more for its
school buildings than other cities were
paying for buildings Of the same class.
and that there is a possibility OF com
bine among contractors here to hold up
prices.
Commissioner William Hou-h frankly
stated that he felt that proper expendi-
ture had not been made Of money in the
building OF schools in Indianapolis in the
past few years.
You have been paying too much money
for your buildings as compared with
other cities" John J. Brown, chairman
Of the tax board, said I don't know
CONTINUED on Page Nine)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-13

WASHINGTON, July IS.-Italy's reply
to President Harding's invitation to the
disarmament conference was received at
the State Department today.
Acceptances have now been received
from all OF the powers concerned except
Japan.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-13
THE WEATHER

r. Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. No
much change in temperature.
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
BRYANURGESPARTY
TO HEED JEFFERSON
Return to His Principles Demo-
Gratis Only Hope Of Regain
ing Power, Says Commoner.

MIAMI, Fla, April 13.-william
Jennings Bryan, three times candidate
for the Presidency. declared in a
statement here today that a return to
the principles of Thomas Jefferson Is
the Democratic party's only hope Of re-
storation to power. The statement
was issued in commemorstion OF JEFF
ferson's birthday.
Jefferson" said Bryan. believed
In a government which shall restrain
men from injuring one another, and
shall leave them otherwise free to
regulate their own pursuits of indus
try and Improvement The two parts
OF this sentence balance one another.
Some have put emphasis on the words
leave them otherwise free and ig-
nored the first part of the sentence.
The words otherwise free are not in
tended to suspend or weaken the de-
msnd that that government shall re-
strain men from injuring one another
IT is necessary to restrain big cor
porations man-made giants-from
injuring God-made men, and there Is
no OCCASION to discuss otherwise free
until this restraint is made effective.
Prohibition is intended to RESTRAIN men
from injuring one another and no
one has a right to quote jefferson In
support of a policy which would leave
liquor dealers free to injure their fei-
lows.
Jefferson believed in economy In
public ependitures and in equal and
exact justice to all Democracy must
believe in the same today II it is to
live up to it's name and be worthy
OF confidence.
Jefferson believed in peace, COM
merce and honest friendship with all
nations, entangling alliances with
none We need his spirit today.
Jefferson has been dead nearly
century. but his political code Is the
only basis upon which a Democratic
party can stand today, and the apply
ing Of his ideas to pending problems
offers the Democratic party its only
hope OF restoration To power"
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
LEGISLATIVE GRIND
BEGINS TOMORROW
House Ways and Means Com.
mittee Meets and Shapes
Immediate Program.

The house viii not get soiidly in
to the legislative grind before to-
morrow. according to indications to-
day.
The Ways and Means Committee
met today. with a view to a nnal
shaping of the immediate program.
and received reports from other
groups on the work ahead. Following
consideration OF these reports the
committee adjourned. Floor Leader
Mondell does not expect to bring up
any OF the leading issues before to-
morrow.
According to present plans the
emergency tariff bill, with the So
called anti-dumping features, will be
the first thing before the House. and
II is planned to expedite action on
these measures.
The American valuations hill. and
the immigration bill will follow.
Early action ON tho budget bill is
also desired. but House leader. desire
to get the army and navy bills out
OF the way, as both of these are
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
THREATEN CHILDREN WHO
TELL OF ETHER DRUCCINCI

Parents have threatened their chill
dren bodily harm and even death IL
they give school authorities further
Information on ether drugging that
has now become popular among many
residents here, according to investi-
cations made today by School Super
intendent Chester N. Stiles.
One woman told the superintend-
ent she would drown her children IL
he attempted to get any more infor-
nation. Director III. c. Lythgoe of
the State Department OF Health will
arrive Wednesday to look into the
situation.
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
DISCOVER GROSS ERRORS
IN CUSTOMS STATISTICS

Gross inaccuracies in the figures
on exports and imports for the past
several months have been discovered
by a commission appointed by Sec
retary of Commerce Hoover to in
vestIgate the status of customs sta
tistics, ii was learned today.
The commission reported to Hoover
today that the figures have been
considerably exaggerated over a
period Of several months, and rec
commended that the Bureau of Gus
toms Statistics. now under control
of the Treasury Department. be
transferred to the Department OF
Commerce.
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
AMERICANS BARRED
BY SOVIET RUSSIA

NEW YORK. April 13.-Be-
ginning April 20, all Americans
will be barred from entry into
Soviet Russia until a soviet am
bassador is permitted to come
to this country with authority
to issue passports.
Announcement to this effect
was made here by Charles
Hecht, In charge of the inter
ests OF ludwig C. A. X Mar
tens, deported soviet represent
alive.
The Washington times., 1921-04-13

''hangovers" from the previous ses-
sion.
OF the more general measures
which have been introduced. a large
number OF them relate to soldier re-
and revenue. All of these were
touched on in the Presidents message.
and all are regarded as important. In
connection with military legislation
comment has been
caused by the proposed creation of
an independent air service. as out
lined in the Kahn bill. and also the
projected government aid and regu-
lation of air transportation and cir
routes
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
Fur Prices HiQher.

NEW YORK, April 13.-Increased
prices for Russian sable. Canadian
marten. Baum marten and other furs
for summer and early fall use, fea-
tured the opening session OF the
sixth annual spring fur sale.
The increases ranged from 10 to 35
per cent over those paid in the jan
uary sale for similar furs.
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
Pink
Lingerie Main
sock, 28c Yard

34-inch Nainsook Of fine silky
finish. in the quality that you
want for making the better kind
Of undergarments. The weave
is perfect, and the fresh pink
tint has the exquisite daintiness
that appeals to women. Yard,
2Sc.
First Floor.
The Washington times., 1921-04-13

tackled. beaten, robbed and thrown
into the river IL believed to have been
the fate OF Dennis McGiIlicuddy. axof
forty-fve. OF ST. Louis. Mo. The
stream ls being dragged In an effort
to recover the body.
The Washington times., 1921-04-13

20, Wien o,OUU CnemISC meInDtrS VIII De
present.
DR.. Edgar Fahs Smith, president of
the American Chemical Society, will pre-
side at the session. DR.. Smith is credited
with many important discoveries in
electro chemistry in the Harrison Labo-
ratory of the University of Pennsyl-
vania, and is also the historian of Amer
lean chemistry. In addition to his many
notable scientific researches he also was
for many years the provost of the Uni
e .ol
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
Fine
Dress Ginghans,
Special 25c Yard

Splendid quality 32-inch Cling
ham, in pink, lavender and blue
checks and solid colors. Fresh,
new goods, of clear, bright col
ors that will launder well.
Just so pieces in the lot for
tomorrow's selling.
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
Bungalow Aprons, 89c

Pocket and belted models of very fine
quality percale and trimmed in contrasting
colors. An excellent value for tomorrow.
rgh a Brother.
The Washington times., 1921-04-13

sition he retired January l. The trustees of the
university have since called General Leonard Wood to
the newly created office of president of the university
Dr. Smith president of the American Chemical So
clety twenty-five years ago. when chemstrys relation
to industry not well appreciated it is today.
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
The Dresses

Made of Tafeta
or Satin. some are
beaded and others
embroidered. Only
about sc dresses in
the lot, b. :, seldom
two alik You'll
find models for all
occasions. An un-
usual v a ] u e at
$19.95.
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
American Chemists Meet in
Annual Session April 25

ROCHESTER,, N. Y. April 13.-The American
Chemical Society, the largest scientific organization in
the world will meet here in the week beginning April
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
Wolfe Waists, $1.95

Made Of fine quality French voile with
either round or v neck. Being we'll made
makes them a bargain at this price.
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
New
Printed Voies,
35c Yard

Just 100 pieces Of high-grade.
beautiful, sheer quality Voiles
So much wanted for serviceable
Summer frocks. All the newest
patterns and colors, light and
dark grounds, including navy,
copen, brown, black, tan, cream.
rose, orchid, printed in floral
and conventional patterns. 3s
inches wide. There is nothing
that outwears Voile for Summer
time. Here is a chance to buy
several dresses for the usual
price of one. Yard, 35c.
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
A Repricing (DoUnWard) of
Fine Novelty Suits

In immaculate long lines, Rip
pied, Bloused and Elaborated
Types, that have been selling
at much higher prices-now
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
and-Embroidered Envelope
Chemise, $1.79

Several styles, some with hand made lace
and others plain tailored. Only about 60 in
the lot but the quality makes them unusual
values.
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
$ 1895
The Suits

Every one is fash
ionable, m a de of
navy blue serges of
good quality in belt
ed, notched collars,
Tuxedo and other
models. Styles for
every figure and
every one is a big
value at $19.95.
The Washington times., 1921-04-13
The Coats

Extra-Size Gingham Petticoats, 79c
Made of good quality gingham in blue
and white stripes. Well made and very
serviceable. Special at this price.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-07
LOOKS LIKE FIGHT TO
FINISH IN BRITAIN

London, April 7 - Premier
Lloyd George, in the House of
Commons today, announced a
complete breakup of the confer
ence between the miners and the
government, looking to the coal
strike settlement.
The National Union of Railway
men today unanimously decided
to support the strike of the coal
miners.
These events Indicate that
Great Britain is trembling on the
verge of an industrial precipice.
Some ray of hope appeared, how
ever, when Chairman Clines Of
the Industrial Labor party plead
ed with Lloyd-George to call the
miners and owners together
again.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-07
HIGH SCHOOL LADS
DEBATE TONIGHT

Tonight the Model and Madi-
son debating teams will appear
on the forum against each other.
The question for discussion will
be:
Resolved, That the Several
States and Congress Should Es-
tablish Courts With the Power of
Compulsory Arbitration of Labor
Disputes Between Employers
and Employees of Public Utilities. y
The affirmative will be taken by
the Model team, which will be
composed of Henry Arnold, Will
liam Blanton and Leslie Evans,
Jr. The negative will be defend
ed by the Madison team, which
will be composed of Harold Cab
by, Edna Mullanix and Lafon
Wilson. The debate will be held
in the Normal chapel at 7:30 to-
night.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-07
HOLINESS PREACHER
ARGUES HIS CASE

Declaring that he would lose
his soul if he sent his two sons to
school, Godfrey Isaacs, who says
he is a Holiness preacher, made
long argument before County
Judge Price Thursday in defense
of his case. He was charged by
Deputy Sheriff Will Johnson with
violating the compulsory educa-
ton law. One boy is II and the
other is 13, and neither has ever
been to school a day in his life.
Isaacs lives near Bobtown and
says he came to Madison from
Jackson county. He entertained
Judge Price with long sermon
on his beliefs. He declared that
the Bible does not say a man
must be educated. He admitted
that he cannot read or write him
self. He has practically nothing
to support his children upon, so
Judge Price filed the charge
against him away, after telling
Isaacs that the grand jury was
liable to take his case up. Judge
Price said the man had nothing
to pay a fine out of, and to put
him in Jail would deprive his fam
lily of their only support.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-07
ARGUMENT OVER
POOLING OF WHEAT
Bv Associated Press)

Chicago, April 7.-Delegates to
the farmers conference called to
ratify the committee on a nation
al cooperative grain marketing
system split today over the COM
pulsory pooling of grains. L, P.
Bailey, chairman, of the Kansas
wheat growers, declared compul-
sory pooling will only make the
proposed system a success. r. G
Obrepct, another Kansan, assert
ed the consuming public would
not stand for throwing wheat in
to pool to boost the market be-
yond what it will stand" The first
session today adjourned without
a vote.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-07
COL. EPH. LILLARD
DIES IN CHICAGO

Frankfort, Ky, April "A tel
egram was received here last
night by relatives announcing the
death in Chicago of Col. Eph
Lillard. Col. Lillard was active
in Kentucky politics for several
wears. He held the position of
warden of the penitentiary here,
and recently was in the offic of
the State Commissioner of Pen
sions. He represented Jessa-
mine county at one time in the
legislature.
He is survived by two SONS and
one daughter and his wife, who
was Miss Bette Noe. The body
will be brought to this city for
burial. Funeral services will be
held Friday morning at the Chris
tian church.
Col. Lillard was deputy inter-
nal revenue collector under Ben
Johnson and storekeeperguag
in the old Louisville Distillery un-
der AtilIa Cox. When the late
Col. lack Chinn, he was the late
Gov. VIM. Goebel's body guard,
and had just left him when the
former governor was assassinat-
ed in front of the old Capitol
building during Goebel's cam
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-07
Bit" to the same fate.

Bit" to the same fate.
Another farm hand known only
Big John" was induced to help
dig his own grave on the pretext
that he was digging a we'll and
when the hole was about shoulder
deep, Manning testified, Charley
Chisholm struck the negro on the
head, and he and Chisholm filled
the hole Manning continued his
testimony until he had described
each alleged murder in detail.
He declared Williams was pres
ent at the alleged drownings and
had ordered the killings, when
defense sought to make him ad-
nit he was the instigator i'll the
alleged killings.
He said that on one occasion he
had attempted to ''break away"
from the Williams place where he
has worked for the last II years,
said, "Mr. Johnny jumped on me
and | amt tried it no more"
Williams is on trial, charged
with the murder of Lindsey Pres
ton, one of three of the negroese
alleged to have been brought into
Newton county and drowned.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-07
DAUCHERTY WARNS
ILLEGAL BUSINESS
Especially Building Material
Trades to Mend Ways Soon
or He'll Get 'Em
(By Associated Press)

Washington, April 7-Attorney
General Daugherty today sound
ed a general warning to business
that the Department of Justice
will countenance no violations of
the law. lie said the country
Should take notice of a new day
and a new way" and those guilty
of illegal practices should no
"close their eyes" !" He said that
statement is modest but EN-
phatic warning" to those for
whom it is intended and could be
regarded as an opportunity for
any of those who should mend
their ways, to do So"
He said he did not intend to
harass business in any way but
could proceed under the Sherman
antitrust law, now that the pro-
iteering sections of the Lever act
was declared unconstitutional.
Directing warning particular
ly to illegal practices in the build
ing material trades, he said an in
vestigation will be undertaken at
once in all parts of the country.
where necessary. He said reports
from some sections indicated the
building material situation intol-
cradle.