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VOL. XLVL, No. 49
Palladium, Est. If SI. Consolidated
with 8un-Telearam. ltOT.
RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY EVENING, JAN. 6, 1921
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CONSOLIDATE
BOARDS, URGE
OF GOODRICH
Retiring Executive Recom
mends Simplification of
State Government Into Few
Departments in Message.
PR0P0SESEC0N0MY
(By Associated Press.)
INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 6. Elimina
tion of the numerous state boards and
consolidation of state government in
a few departments which are respon
sible to the chief executive was sug
gested to the Indiana General Assem
bly today by Governor James P. Good
rich in his farewell message. The
governor addressed his message to
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the General
Assembly," thus establishing a pre
cedent. The change from "Gentlemen
of the Assembly," used in previous
years, was due to the presence in the
house of Mrs. Julia D. Nelson of Mun
cie as representative from Delaware
county.
In addition to his request for a sim
plified form of state government the
retiring executive proposed continued
economy in state expenditures, in
creased taxes on automobiles, partic
ularly trucks, careful scrutiny of pleas
by public officials for increased sal
aries, generous support for the depart
ment of conservation and annual con
struction of 400 miles of improved
highways until the state highway sys
tem is completed.
The governor also commented at
length on the work of the various de
partments of the state government
and of the different institutions.
Urges Tax Check.
Regarding the tax situation he de
clared that there should be some
check placed upon the power of local
authorities to issue bonds and origi
nate tax levies.
"The revision of our tax laws has
been a lively question in Indiana," said
the governor. "That the old system
was a failure was conceded by every
one. While there was in it the foun
dation of a good law yet on account
o faulty administration, failure to live
up to its provisions and the lack of
any power on the part of the commis
sion to enforce its orders the law had
virtually become a dead letter. Ev
ery taxing official in the state was ad
ministering it according to his person-,
al desires.
'This practice resulted In great In
justice and inequality in the assess
ment of property. The situation was
one that demanded the attention of the
General , Assembly. The dominant
political party has promised time aft
er time to revise the law. The Gen
eral Assembly of 1919. obedient to its
promise and the mandate of the peo
ple expressed at the polls in 1916 and
1918, revised the tax law.
Caused Extravagance.
"In the administration of this law
the total assessed valuation of proper
ty increased from two and a quarter
billions to nearly six billions of dol
lars. This increased the debt con
tracting power of the various mu
nicipalities, under the constitution,
nearly three times. It made possible
the indulgence in great extravagance.
The old tax law had a statutory limi
tation as to the amount of tax that
could be levied for various public pur
poses. "Not knowing at the time the law
was passed to what extent the du
plicate would be increased, and fear
ing the result of the unlimited power
to make tax levies and contract debts
the General Assembly vested in the
Tax Board the control over tax levies
and bond issues. This placed an enor
mous amount of work and great re
sponsibility upon the Tax Board. It
did not prove entirely satisfactory to
the people. Both political parties de
manded the return to what popularly
was known as home rule in the vari
ous communities. At the special ses
sion of 1920 the control of the tax
board over tax rates and bond issues
was abolished and the local commun
ities permitted without any limitation,
whatever, to levy any amount of tax
they saw fit and to issued bonds up o
the constitutional limit. The increase
in tax rates and the tendency to mul
tiply bond issues illustrate the danger
that lies In this unrestricted privilege.
Recommends Limitation.
"I am fully convinced that some
limitation must be placed upon this
power, that it is advisable to restore
a fixed statutory limitation upon the
righ to make tax levies and to issue
bonds, or to vest in some body far re
moved from local influences the final
appellate control over these important
functions I recommend
therefore that while the power of the
local boards to originate tax rates and
authorize bond issues remains with
such boards that the right to review
such actions on appeal be vested in
the state board of tax commissioners
in such manner as to afford protec
tion to the tax payers."
The state should return to Its pre
war nolicy of living within the appro
priations made, the governor said 1n
i:r?ing that no more deficiency ap
propriations be mad1. These, he said,
invite deficits. It will be necessary to
make additional appropriations to en
able state institutions to complete the
present fiscal vear, the executive said,
adding that "the period of rising
prices due o the war is at an end"
and that "prices have declined 40 per
cent within the last six months."
Tells Possibilities.
Notwithstanding considerable extra
ordinary expense during the last four
years there was in the state treasury
nn Jan. 1. 1921, a cash balance of
$6,151,135.70, the governor said. This
was an increase in cash of $555,895.47
over the balance on Jan. 1, 1917. In
cluding tho Liberty Bonds in the treas
uty and the merchandise on hands and
paid for the increase will amount to
rear1v one and a half million dollars,
the governor said.
"It Is clear from the financial con
dition of the state." said the governor,
"and having in mind the possibility of
increasing the revenues of the state
(Continued on Page Five)
Rely Upon Citizens9 Fairness
to Provide Funds For Relief
Lewis G. Reynolds, chairman of the
local campaign for funds to relieve
the starving children of central Eu
rope, issued an appeal Thursday ask
ing every organization of the city,
lodges, clubs and associations to make
an appropriation out of its treasury
for the European Relief Council fund.
Although $125 was received upon
the first day of the local headquarters,
that amount, is considered only a start
er. "Drives are not to be made," said
Mr. Reynolds, "we are putting the
situation of the stricken lands before
the citizens of Wayne county and re
lying upon their fairness and sense of
duty to answer the call of the dying
thousands.
' I don't see how anyone can read
these newspaper appeals in behalf of
the starving children of Europe and
not feel impelled to respond at once
as liberally as possible." declared
Perry J. Williams, 314 North Fifth
street, who was the first contributor
of the day when the headquarters at
1000 Main street opened Thursday
morning.
Tells of Needs..
Before returning to New York, Tues
day evening, S. Edgar Nicholson, mem
ber of the office staff of the European
Relief Council, told of questions asked
him about the need and causes which
makes relief work necessary in central
Europe.
PENROSE TO SUPPORT
EMERGENCY TARIFF;
SAYS REPORTS FALSE
(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6. Senator
Penrose, chairman of the senate fi
nance committee, announced today he
would support the house emergency
tariff bill, although he hoped for cer
tain modifications of the rates.
The senators announcement was
made at the conclusions of first open
hearings on the measure by his com
mittee. In a formal statement he said
he desired to correct "a misunder
standing which seemed tq have gotten
abroad concerning the status of the
so-called "emergency tariff." He de
nied that there was anv difference of
opinion among Republicans on this
measure.
While the senate finance committee
opened hearings today on the Fordney
emergency tariff bill, passed by the
house as a relief measure for farmers,
the house ways and means committee,
was prepared t.o begin hearings on re
vision of the permanent tariff laws.
Hear Representatives.
Taking up schedule A of the Under
wood Act, embracing chemicals, paints
and oils. the. house committee had a
list- of : more' than 40 representatives
of those trades to appear today and
tomorrow, while the senate committee
gave first place in its hearings on the
emergency bill to representatives of
wool interests including both the pro
ducing and manufacturing branches
of the industry.
Hearings before the house commit
tee will be held continuously until the
entire permanent tariff list has been
worked over, and a revision bill
framed for introduction. The senate
committee plans to devote five days
to hearings on the emergency meas
ure. APPROPRIATION BILL
CARRIES SALARY CUT
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6. The legis
lative, executive and judicial appro
priation bill, the big salary measure,
reported out today by the house appro
priation committee, carried a total of
$112,728,438 or $23,724,196 less than
departments asked for and $5,728,771
below the amount appropriated for the
current year. As an indication of the
war time increase the bill's total in
1916 was $36,910,799, but as one means
of cutting expenses the committee
lopped of salaries for 12,183 employes
in the District of Columbia. An appro
priation of $10,000,000 was recommend
ed for the bureau of internal revenue
to be used largely In enforcement of
prohibition.
How Can You Read these Pleas
and Still Not Respond?
By LEWIS G. REYNOLDS
(Wayne County Chairman European Relief Council)
It does not seem possible that the life of a child can be main
tained for seven or eight months for the paltry sum of .$10, but the
wonderful organization of which Mr. Herbert Hoover is head has dem
onstrated that it can be done and they are doing it right now, with
the insufficient funds they have in hand.
Every additional $10 means the life of one more starving little
one in central Europe.
The Christian community of Wayne county is asked to lend its
aid to this noble work, under the leadership of self-sacrificing men,
and it is responding generously, but the need is urgent and immediate.
Every penny subscribed to this fund is put to work at once with
out any loss for overhead charges. Every dollar procures one hun
dred cents' worth of plain though nourishing food, which is meted
out to the starving little ones.
Every section of this country is bearing its share of the-burden.
Be prompt and generous in your response to this appeal. Send in your
subscriptions to the Wayne County Committee headquarters, 1000
Main street, making checks payable to Robert E. Huen, treasurer.
Use this blank for convenience.
' EUROPEAN RELIEF COMMISSION
Herbert Hoover, Chairman '
I 1000 Main Street, Richmond, Ind. 1
I I hereby subscribe $ for feeding and medical .
care of 3,500,000 starving children of Europe.
1 NAME 1
ADDRESS ,
. (Wayne County, Indiana) '
"I have been asked," said Mr. Nich
olson, "why the need for food is so
keenly felt in countries where actual
warfare was not carried on. Coun
tries such as Germany, Austria-Hungary
and portions of Czecho slovakia,
where battles were not fought during '
the world war. are ia their present
state," Mr. Nicholson said, "because
of their isolation during the years of
the war. ,
Milk is Lacking
"Milk is one of the foods for which
there is a great demand. By the lack
of it, thousands and millions of babies
are dying in their mother's arms. '
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nueu iue neeu iur iuuu was leu Keen
ly during the war, cattle were
slaughtered for meat, and now there
is in comparison only a few milk cows
to furnish the sustenance for the chil
dren. Another important factor is
that even the cattle that remain can
not me fed properly because of the
untitled land."
Mr. Nicholson thpti exnlalnpd the
system adopted by the governments!
in classifying the children into four
classes. After the little ones have
been examined carefully, only the two
classes representing the most sickly
and undernourished are fed. As soon
as they gain weight and health they
are removed from the care of the gov-
( Continued on Page Four)
EXPENSE WILL EXCEED
LIGHT PLANT REVENUE
BESCHER TELLS BOARD
The fact that the city board of
works has made appropriations for the
spending of about $500,000 from the
net earnings of the city light plant
during the next year, and that the
earnings of said plant were only about
$400,000 during 1920 was pointed ouc
to the board at its meeting Thursday
morning by Baltz Bescher, city con
troller. He asked where the money
was coming from to meet these ex
penditures. "If we can't get the money, we will
raise the rates. We are entitled to a
fair income- on our investment," stat
ed Matt VonPein, president of the
board.
Bills amounting to $75,143.70 for the
light plant, were read to the board.
Immediate payment on some of these
is desired. Many of them have been
carried over from last year because
of lack of funds in the city treasury.
They were approved by the board.
Bond Sale Doubtful
The source of the money to pay
these bills brought" forth . the , state
ments from the city controller. An
appropriation of - $100,000 lias -been
made and advertisement for bonds
will probably be made. Mr. Bescher
seemed doubtful about the success of
floating the bond issue at this time.
Mr. Peltz said that the money
should be borrowed immediately and
the coal bills, which have been car
ried over from last year, paid. He
blamed public agitation for forcing
the board to have on hand a larger
supply of coal than was actually
needed, and stated that this accounted
for part of the large coal bill.
Hold Garbage Bill
The city garbage collectors' bill was
held up by the board because of the
numerous complaints which have been
turned into the board that garbage
was not being collected. It wa3 stated
that collections were behind five or
six weeks.
The old National road, which ran
across the temporary bridge from
South West Second street to White
water river, was ordered filled up by
the city street commissioner.
Try Judge M. Gannon
Again on Jan. 31
(By Associated Press)
CLEVELAND, Jan. 6. The second
trial of Judge William H. McGannon
on a second degree murder charge for
the slaying of Harold C. Kaghy, on
May 8 last, will commence on Monday,
Jan. 31, it was announced today by
City Prosecutor Edward C. Stanton.
The jury in the first trial disagreed
after being out 48 hours.
DAUGHERTY
NOT TO BE
IN CABINET
Ohio Politician Owes President-elect
Harding Will
Not Consider Friend for At
torney General.
LACKS QUALIFICATIONS
BY MARK SULLIVAN
WASHINGTON, D. C, Jan. 5. The
assumption that Harding will offer
the post of attorney general to Harry
Daugherty rests on the theory that
Harding is under obligations to Daugh
erty. Omitting the fact that the pay
ment of an obligation by means of a
cabinet office would be seriously im
proper and contrary to everything we
know of Harding's point-of-view to
ward his cabinet appointments, even
the theory that Harding is under any
such obligation to Daugherty is in it
self at fault.
Harding owes little to Daugherty
compared to what Daugherty owes to
Harding. Daugherty was an Ohio
politician who had been through a
series of defeats and who saw a
chance to get a new lease of political
life by persuading Harding to consent
to let Daugherty use his name as a
candidate for the presidential nomina
tion. Harding never asked Daugherty
to do something for him; it was
Daugherty who asked Harding. Not
merely asked him, but repeatedly so
licited him. Harding didn't ask
Daugherty to be his political manager.
All the initiative and all the solicita
tion came from Daugherty.
Harding Reluctant.
It is too complex to go into minute
ly: but any adequate description of
the inception of Harding's candidacy
would say that Harding most reluct
antly gave up a comparatively certain
re-election to the senate in order to
further Daugherty's political fortunes
in Ohio by letting Daugherty enter his
name for the presidency. That the
venture turned out better than either
of them anticipated, does not alter the
original balance of the obligations.
Incidentally it is of interest now to
recall the fact that Daugherty, in per
suading Harding to run, told Harding
that if the enterprise should be suc
cessful, he, Daugherty, would not em
harass Harding by asking for or ac
cepting any office. Even under all
this urging on Daugherty's part, Hard
ing gave his consent to run only with
the greatest reluctance. On several
occasions he wanted to withdraw that
consenj and..tried to do. .so. but.yielded
to Daugrerty's importunities.
Daugherty Benefits.
Daugherty has already had so much
and more benefit out of the associa
tion with Harding than he ever hoped
to get. It has entrenched him in a
control of Ohio Republican politics
that he could hardly again have
achieved but for his association with
Harding. It is in favor of Harding
that the obligation now runs, and not
in favor of Daueherty.
Even if Harding should feel that.
Dougherty's position in Ohio politics
would be still further improved by a
tender to him of the office of Attorney
General, he would rely on Daugherty
(Continued on Page Twelve)
NOGGLES CELEBRATE
GOLDEN WEDDING
The golden wedding anniversary of
Mr. and Mrs. George N. Noggle, of 223
Richmond avenue wa.s celebrated by a
gathering of more than 90 friends and
relatives at the Community Building
in New Madison, O., Wednesday. Din
ner was served to over 100 persons.
Moving pictures were shown for their
entertainment during the afternoon. A
nmsicale was also given.
Mr. and Mrs. Noggle were married
at high noon. Jan. 5, 1S71, at the
home of the bride's father, John Wag
goner, two miles north of Palestine,
in the presence of a number of rel
atives and friends, several of whom
were present Wednesday at the half
century anniversary celebration. After
their marriage they went to New Mad
ison, where they resided until IS vears
ago, when they enme to Richmond.
Guests from Richmond who attend
ed the anniversary celebration in New
Madison Wednesday were: Mr. and
Mis. Harry Haseltine, Mr. and Mrs.
Leverette Hiseltine and daughter,
Mrs. Mary Ward. Miss Cora Hebler,
Miss Kmmn and Lula Hanning, Mrs.
George Peffley, Mr. and Mrs. Vance
Sullivan, the Rev. and Raymond Isley,
Miss Myrtle Menke, Mrs. Hiram
Jahnke, and Mrs. Carrie Page.
ENGLAND AND FRANCE
AGREE ON ARMAMENT
(By Associated Press)
PARIS, Jan. 6 Great Britain and
France are in close accord relative to
the subject of German disarmament
and reparations, says the London cor
respondent of the Matin, in discus
sing the meeting of allied premiers In
this city on Jan. 19. He adds the Brit
ish cabinet still favors granting Ger
many some time in which to bring
about the disbandment of civil guards,
but has taken the attitude that th-
allies should demand immediately de
livery of all secret processes for ths
manufacture of explosives and poison
gas.
Newspapers here in commenting up
on the conference of the premiers, ex
press the belief that a complete agree
ment will be quickly reached and de
clare there is no doubt that England
shares the . views of France relative
to the disarmament question.
"MINISTER SUCCUMBS
"EAMTIAGO, Chile, Jan. 6. Ontonlo
Vlera Gillo. former minister of fi
nance, died suddenly of heart failure
Wednesday afternoon.
One Federal Employe in July
to Every 150 Persons, Report
PALLADIUM NEWS BUREAU
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6. In connec
tion with the announcement of Rep
resentative Will R. Wood of Indiana
that there will be 9,000 less govern
ment clerks on the payroll after the
close of the government's present fis
cal year, July 1, it is interesting to
note that the annual report of the
United States Civil Service commis
sion shows that last July there was
one federal employe to every 150 per
sons in the United States.
Representative Wood states that the
administrative, legislative and judicial
appropriations bill, of which he will
have charge when it is reported to the
House this week, will provide such a
substantial reduction of appropria
tions that it will be necessary for
the government to dismiss at least
9,000 of its employes after next July.
Many on Payrpll .
Referring to the great army of men
and women cow on the payroll of the
federal government, the Civil Service
Commission states that an "altogeth
er rosy picture cannot be painted of
the situation." The report sets forth
the fact that of "those employed in
gainful occupations" throughout the
country "one out of every 68 was a
government worker."
There were 480,000 federal employes
in 1916. Last July there were 700,000
federal employes under the civil ser
vice, and there are thousands of men
OUTLOOK IS BRIGHT
FOR BUSINESS, SAYS
INDIANAPOLIS MAN
Don Bridge, manager of the mer
chandising service department of the
Indianapolis News, addressed the Ki
wanis club at its regular meeting
Thursday noon.
Using a story as an illustration of
team work and co-operation, he declar
er, "I wager that if every man in busi
ness pulls with the other, he will have
an income tax to pay at the end of
1921 as he had in 1920. It is pre
sumptious for a young man like my
self to tell successful business men as
yourselves, the business outlook for
this year, but the men with whom I
come in contact are all smiles and
expecting big things in the business
world this year."
Mr. Bridge, who is the son of a for
mer pastor of the Grace M. E. church,
gave his address on "Advertising and
Business Merchandising." Following a
thorough discussion of proper advertis
ing methods he spoke of the business
prospects for the coming year.
Protect Public.
According to Mr. Bridge, the" Indl
aaapolU News., turned down- $200,000
worth of advertising in the past year,
with the aim of protecting its readers
from fraudulent advertisers. "I am not
trying to sell you my paper," he said.
"I am merely endeavoring to show you
the improved methods adopted by all
newspapers."
Lewis G. Reynolds, head of the
local county campaign for funds for
starving children of Europe, addressed
the club urging their support in the
movement. No action was taken.
All members of the organization
are asked to meet in the McConaha
music rooms, between Fourth and
Fifth streets on Main, at 2 p. m. Sun
day. Plans for the coming minstrel
show will be discussed.
Directors of the club for 1921 are
to meet in the Dickinson Trust com
pany building at 7:30 p. m. Thursday.
Cliff Piehl gave several violin soloa
and the vocal numbers by George
Hodge were so well appreciated that
he was forced to respond to an encore.
Pennsy Indebtedness
Figure Not Fixed
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6 It wa3
said at the offices of the Pennsylvan
ia Railroad company today that, the
amount of the increase n indebted
ness, which stockholders will be asked
to authorize at the annual meeting of
March 8 has not yet been decided upon
by the directors. No opproximate fig
ures were suggested by officials.
BOAT REPORTED LOST
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6. The UnHed
States mail boat Pulitzer, with at least
seven men on board has been missing
since Dec. 15, and may have been lost
in the Straits of Shelikoff, Alaska, Sec
retary Payne was advised today by
Governor Riggs of Alaska.
FACTORIES ANTICIPATE EARLY RESUMPTION
OF BUSINESS: HOLD OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK
Indications that manufacturers of
Richmond are expecting better busi
ness within a few weeks were appar
ent from a canvass made Thursday.
With the end of the inventory per
iod in sight, several heads of fac
tories announced that their plants
would open with approximately 50 per
cent of the normal force within a short
time.
Others are already working more
than the usual number of men. Al
though these latter are in a decided
minority at present, many manufac
turers whose plants are working with
only a portion of the normal force ex
pressed, their confidence in the out
look for the future.
Figures show that at least 1,500 men
are out of employment in 21 concerns
in the city. In addition, it is estimat
ed that 500 men are idle, through the
closing of smaller plants, which res
pond more readily to industrial de
pression than some of the larger con
cerns. Majority Optimistic
A significant fact was that only
one manufacturer expressed a pessi
mistic view of the situation, whHa
many said that a month or six weeks
at most would see a decided improve
ment. One manager of a plant which em
ploys 200 men said he expected to be
working full force within 60 days.
Another employing nearly 500 men
said his plant, which had been closed
and women employed by the govern
ment at this time who are not under
pie civil service.
Loans Are Abandoned.
The Order of Elks had abandoned
its policy of advancing loans to for
mer service men, through the Federal
Board for Vocational Education, the
national officers of the order appar
ently being of the opinion that this
important work should be carried on
by the government. During a debate
in the house on the Sundry Civil bill.
Representative Fess, of Ohio, offered
an amendment to the measure ap
propriating $500,00 to be used as a
revolving fund for the purpose of
making loans and advances to former
service men, commencing or undergo
ing training under the vocational re
habilitation act. The amendment was
lost, however, on a point of order, be
cause it was 'new legislation' which
has no place in a general appropria
tion. Good Work Accomplished.
In discussing his amendment, Mr.
Fess stated that there were many ap
plicants for vocational training that
were entirely without funds and if it
had not been for the financial assist
ance given by the Elks, in the form of
loans, advanced by the Elks through
the Federal board for Vocational Edu-
(Continued on Page Ten)
ENGINEER'S REPORT
SAYS HIGH PRICES
CUT IMPROVEMENTS
City Engineer Dell Davis submitted
the annual report of the department
of engineering of the city to the board
of works Thursday morning. The
high prices which prevailed in 1920
were pointed to as eliminating all ex
cept the most essential improvements.
The excellent condition of the
streets was explained in the report as
due to the continuance of a program
of maintenance which was inaugurated
by the,, department in 1918. "It is now
acknowledged that the efficient up
keep of our streets is as essential as
their construction," the report says.
"The development of tarvia 'B' sur
face treatment on gravel streets by
this department has received nation
al recognition through the American
Society for Municipal Improvements.
This city is the first to develop thi-t
type of pavement to such perfection,"
the report., adds. ... . ......
" Makes Recommendation
Recommendations for future needs
of the city made in the report were for
the adoption of a plumbing code to
safeguard the health of the city and
eliminate defective work. A compre
hensive program for building storm
relief sewers in various parts of the
city, starting next year with the build
ing of a sewer in South Seventh street,
connecting up the Main street sewer
with the South Sixth street sewer at
C street, was recommended.
Appropriation each year for the pur
chase of ground fo; the final develop
ment of the city park system, was
mentioned.
Balance of $818.21.
The allowance for the year was $4.
820, expenditures totaled $4,001.79,
leaving a balance of $818.21. The sum
mary of work completed during the
past year follows:
Cement curb and gutter work
amounted to $597.67; cement side
walks $217.50; street graded, graveled,
curb and gutter $2,726.67; cement
roadways, $6,525.55; sewers. $3,361.26;
re-flooring Doran bridge $19,475; mu
nicipal light plant walls. $7,694; oiling
of streets, $6,009.44. The total amount
of work was $46,607.09, of this amount
property owners paid $15,333.62 and
the city $31,273.47.
Accused of Offering
Bribes to Dry Agents
(Bv Associated T ress)
NEW YORK. Jan. 6. Lawrence
Malawista, an agent of the National
Surety company, was arrested today
at the corporation's Broadway office
by secret service men on charge of
offering government agents bribes to
talling more than $100,000 for assist
ance in connection with liquor permit
frauds.
for some time, would re-open with one
half its normal force Monday.
Another plant which has been closed
for the last four months, will re-open
next week with one-half its normal
force.
Readjust Wages.
Due to the readjustment of economic
conditions a number of manufacturers
have reduced wages to their workmen.
At present such plants as are operat
ing in this city are working from
eight to ten hours per day.
An index tothe situation is the fact
that only about 30 out of 80 boys
under 16 years of age, who are era
ployed in this city, in normal times
are working now.
Await Word.
Woodworking shops in the city are
affected in no small degree by the at
titude of the Chicago furniture mark
et. Several manufacturers are await
ing the decision of Chicago furniture
trade authorities which will be given
out after a meeting to be held soon,
before taking any definite action to
ward reopening their plants.
In general, it may be said, that as
far as possible employers in Richmond
are carrying their employes on a part
time basis, even though it means a
temporary loss in order to be sure
that their organizations will remain
intact for the resumption of business.
Wages have been reduced in a num
ber of plants. Unskilled labor is re
ceiving from 28 to 30 cents an hour.
The Municipal Light plant is still pay
ing 40 cents an hour.
ORGANIZATION
OF ASSEMBLY
IS COMPLETED
M'CIure Pleads for Education
in Accepting Speakership
Ratts Senate Chairman Pro
Tern Woman Secretary.
OFFICIALSARlELECTED
(By Associated Press)
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 6. Organiza
tion of both the house and senate ot
the 72d Indiana general assembly was
completed without incident this morn
ing and both houses met jointly at
noon and listened to the farewell mes
sage of Governor Goodrich. Two mem
bers of the house, Representatives
Southard and Tucker, were absent oa
roll call, but the full senate member
ship was present.
John F. McClure of Anderson,' la ac
cepting, the speakership of the house
declared the paramount problem of the
session would be "to advance without
extravagance." He advises also against
any relaxation in the state's duty to
wards education asserting that an en
lightened education is the best guar
antee of the state's institutions!.
Bush Calls Branch.
Lieut. Gov. Edgar D. Bush presided
at the opening of the senate and later
invited Lieut. Gov.-elect Branch to oc
cupy the chair with him He announc
ed that Mr. Branch would name the
senate committees.
McClure Is Elected.
The house was called to order by
Ed. Jackson, secretary of state, and
immediately proceeded to the election
of a speaker. Representatve Jchn
F. McClure, of Anderson, was elected
by the normal Republican majority,
over R. .U. Baker, Mt. Vernon, the
choice of the minority. With the
speaker installed as presiding officer,
the house continued with the election
of officials for the session. Frank E.
Wright of Randolph county, was elect
ed principal clerk of the house in ac
cordance with caucus nominations;
A. L. Stage of Henry county, was
elected assistant principal clerk, and
Everett J. Newlin. Plainfield, was
chosen as chief doorkeeper. - ;
Representative E. W. Dailey, of Fort
Wayne, was appointed chairman of
the patronage committee, other mem
bers of which are: Representative
Willis, or Boone county; Kares and
Simms. It was determined on motion
that -salaries for the -session will be"'
Clerks, $5 a day; doorkeepers and
stenographers, $30 a week; and jan
itor and cloak room attendants, $3
a day
During the session a communication
was read from the Rotary club of La
fayette inviting the legislature to visit
that city on Jan. 13. The invitation
stated that it was the desire of the
club to have the members better ac
quainted with Purdue university and
the soldiers home. The invitation
was accepted.
Ratts Is Chairman.
Senator Oscar Ratts of Paoli was
elected chairman pro tern by a vote of
38 to 9 over Senator Joseph M. Crav
ens of Madison. Zell Swain, of Mid
dletown, was named chief secretary,
with a vote of 36 to 2 for Macy E.
Watkins, of Roach dale. At this rtoint
in the elections two minority mem
bers asked to be excused from voting
on officers. Miss Katherine K. Smith
of Indianapolis, was then named as
sistant secretary of the senate, being
the first woman chosen for that office.
Jerome Brown of Anderson, was chos
en chief doorkeeper and George Gra
ham of Loganspcrt, was made senate
postmaster.
DOMESTIC PROBLEMS
CRy Associated Press)
MARION. O.. Jan. 6 Another of the
senate irreconcilables. Senator Sher
man, of Illinois, was among those with
whom President-elect Harding had en
gagements today to discuss the plan
for an association of nations. It is
understood that various domestic prob
lems, including farmer relief, . also
were up for consideration at the con
ference. Albert J. Beveridge, former senator
from Indiana, and one of the leaders
of the Roosevelt progressive party In
1912, also was on the president-elect's
engagement list. It was said Mr.
Harding Bought his advice also regard
ing both international and domestic
questions.
Weather Forecast
Moore's Special Forecast Storm
now over the north and west is ad
vancing eastward. Unsettled weather
for the next 48 hours; wanner for the
next 24. Cold about Saturday or Sun
day. '
For Indiana, by the United States
Weather BureauCloudy and warmer
tonight and Friday.
Temperatures Yesterday
Maximum 41
Minimum 24
Today
Noon ...:'..... "40
For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore
Cloudy tonight ; Friday unsettled
and warmer, probably followed,, by
rain. '. - '.
General Conditions Generally fair
weather now is the rule over the lake
regions and the central states, but a
general storm over the northwest la
causing rains over the western plain
states. Very mild weather for the sea
eon continues over the Dakotas and!
southward. Maximum temperature Is
66 at Pueblo, Colo., and 80 at San An
tonio, Texas. It Is much colder orer
western Canada; the temperature . Is
falling to zero and stops In the prov
ince of Alberta, just north of Medi
cine Hat. - ''-!'