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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
DAUGHTER OF FAIRBANKS
BRINGS SERIOUS CHARGES
Declares Brothers. in Drafting Vice.
Presidents VIII. Failed TO Ex-
press lis Wishes.
tRv l.rivcrsnl service

INbiANApoLIS. sept. Mrs. Ado-
"a !ce +. T!mmons. daughter OF the late
Charles Warren Fairbanks. who Med
sun N probate court here Yesterday
IN an attempt 10 break the Will Of her
father, Issued a public statement here
todaE, in which shc makes serious
charges against her tw0 brothers. Fred
@r!ck g. Fairbanks and Warren c.
Fairbanks
In her statement she charges that
these TWO brothers drafted the will
which involves SS.00O.0O0. when Mr.
Fairbanks was so weak and blind that
u" Was unable to comprehend the cf-
iccts Of mis- acts. Among other charges
she declares that the two brothers
wrote i'm the VIII that $4,000 should
go 10 the city Of Indianapolis as Il me-
mor!al 20 her mother. when it was her
father desire 10 give 500, 900 for such
= memorial!
II have brought this action 10 con-
test and set aside the wil which has
been proba;"d as tho Will Of my father
because /. Is not his will" said the
statement issued by Mrs T!rnmons
The proba;ed viii was drafted by my
troihcrs. Frederick and Warren after
Father WA 50 wcakcnci and 5rfee-
hled by disease that ne was unable to
know and comprehend the effect Of his
acts"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
HAYS CLAIMS PRESIDENT
IS POUNDING STONE WALL
Admits Treaty Will BE Ratified, hut
Asserts Reservations Will Bc
Nude.
SAYS AMERICA COMES FIRST
Chairman of Republican National
Committee Declares Majority of
Senators Cannot Be COcrccd Into
Violating Their OntllS.
IRy Associated Prose-.

CHICAGO. Sept lin statement
issued here today, Will II. lays. chair
ciared that President Wilson WINS
pounding against stone wait IN at
r.mnti,1g to have the peace treaty
Chairman Hays statement follows:
agree with Preside Wilson that
the treaty will be ratified. but the rati-
hcation VIII be accompanied by reScr-
vations absolutely safeguarding the
lHll inlependence and freedom of.action
fact which the President may as Vel
recognize first as last.
"a, present he Is only pounding
which. has already become imprcgnablc
and is daily increasing IFS width
slrensih ana height; The committee
minimum OF the, requirements OF Il
substantial majority of Senators who
r ,.,l,,e be eoereed OF. eajoled into
america first There is no partisan.
shin in their position. True. every
republican Senator. without exception
cause he Is All American-not because
he is a Republican sincerely be-
hcve; further. that an actual majority
same way and evidences multiply daily
mat when the time comes a consider
ab! .I, number :. Ha w VII vote the same way
when the test shall be made Tho
treaty will he Reported, out this week
HUu Noie can Dp nau as soon
can be reached under the rules. unless
II is delayed by Senators acting under
The direction OF the President himself
u is simply now up TO the administers
ton 10 decide whether it will or will
not accept at once these essential
guarantees OF American Independence.
which will unQuestionab,y DO promptly
accepted hy the other nations Ii is
imperative that this matter be settled
right. 1t ought, by all means. TO be
settled promptly The fun RESPONSE
bility for any delay Will rest upon the
President. and upon him alone
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
FIFTY BERLIN RESIDENTS
END THEIR OWN LIVES
TrREG story, Is Tpld OF Crime Conn
mittcd b.! Wifc Of nm
Engineer.
lEv Universal Service

BERLIN. Sept. I.--Thc suicide wave
that started shortly after tho pence
treaty was signed continues at an
alarming rate. Fifty persons ended
their lives within the last few weeks.
"nt tho runhcr Of those who feel
life has nothing left tn offer them is
growing rapidly. Indeed. suicides have
become 4 daily routine in the press.
hut the following case is one Of the
unusually tragic ones:
An engineers wife AMI her three
boys. of nine. ten and thirteen. were
found dead OF gas poisoning Two of
the boys, who had apparently offered
resistance. had their throats cut. The
parents h"dstead in tho adjoining
room was covered with roses. and a
letter was found written by the
mother 20 her husband. reading:
Il don't want 10 stand in your way.
My fortune, diminished during your
war service. is now gone entirely. In
The parcel YOU viii nnd fun account.
also pictures Of two Of tho children.
The latter arc splendid, but mine is
bad, because ! am sick at heart.
II "ish YOU all the happiness with
some other woman"
How callous the people have become
In the face Of such tragedies is shown
by the fact that within six hours after
the discovery OF the crime dozens of
persons were inquirinG TO rent the
apartments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
PRODUCTION. MUST GAIN
TO REDUCE LIVING COST
Such Is View Held i'm September
Bulletin of Federal Reserve
Board.
EUkopEA SLOW PAY
Buying III Competition With Export
Demand Is Held as Major Cause
for Rising Prices In Postwar
Period.
u3v Universal SoryIrcl

WASHINGTON. Sept 7.-warninp
mat the nation must hcw 10 a policy
or Increased productions OH The one
hand and reduced consumption on the
othcr il high prices are to be brought
down IS voiced by the Federal Re
serve Board In It's September bulletin.
issued today.
After reviewing conditions Of foreign
credit ana exchange. and the balance
or trade. the Federal Reserve Board
also advises the banks against load
me up with slow credits ana with in :
Vcstment securities OF limited mark I
ability.
The hoard says rcgardiuu the pros
cnt trade balance. now in favor Of this
country:
Whntorer economic and nnuncinl
justification there may be for tho vast
quantities Of merchandise the United
states has been sending TO Eurono
payment FOR which. looking ut tho
transaction from the point Of view of
the nation as Il whole. Is 10 he made
some time In the future when tho Geo
homie anu financial circumstances of
the Importing nations Of i:,Irope are
more satisfactory. the Immediate pres
ent effect OF ii in many limos OF In
dustry is TO curtail the supplies a,nIi-
able for tho American consumer ANA
thereby to become "a factor Of cunsi1.
crane Importance in our price Isvcl
RurinS In competition With expor;
demand undoubtedly has been & maioi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
POLICE RESERVES CALLED
Arrest OF Soldier In Atlanta, in, tie.
suits in $40 Threatening 10
FREQ Him,

ATLANTA. Sept. T.--rolicc reserves
were C-i!ed out earl: tonigh, "A; Lake.
wood. suburban amusement park,
when a crowd Of soldiers and civilians
threatened policeman who had ar
reStcG solder on charge Of being
pickpockct.
knoX Phillips, SAID TO be "A private nf
ne sixth Infantry at Camp Gordon.
mo vas arrested. was reported 10 the.
policeman as having picked the peck
cts OF soft drink stand proprietor
70 ice assert the" found the proprie-
tors watch In phillips pocket and
thai the soldier tried 10 break away
= crowd Of about 800 Threatened to
Tree him, until the reserves and scv-
CA military policemen reached the
sccnc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
ftsv Associated rtess.l

WASHINuToN. Sept T.-Transter Of
the peace treaty from the Foreign Re-
istions Committee to the Senate as the
final step toward ratification Will be
this principal event this week in Con-
gFess. Chairman Lodge OF the Foreign
Relations Committee. is expected to
report the treaty with recommended
amendments and reservations wcdnes-
day. and thereafter the treaty is en-
pcctcd 10 have exclusive right of way
on the Senate floor.
Other than the treaty DEVELOPMENTS
little important work is expected this
week in either Senate ar House al
though thc latter is 10 consider ap-
rropriations requested by various de-
9artmentS 10 combat the high cost OF
living. Many committee hearings
howevcr. arc in prospect on both sides
OF the Capitol.
i'iiing OF majority and minority rA-
ports OF the Foreign Relations Com
mittCe on the treaty ny Chairman
Lodge and Senator Hitchcock. Demo-
Crat, Nebraska. reSpec.iv ely. vii, be
tho opening Formally in the actual
Senate consideration of tho treaty.
executive session. The treaty is TO
be considered and voted anon article
by article. Initial controversies will
come on amendments proposed by the
Republican committee majority.
While the amendments numbering
nearly forty. are under ii-c. nesotia-
tons VIII proceed Ia mild" or
strong" reservations. which generally
are regarded a. the c-uX OF the entire
Indefinite debate Is eA-
pcoted on the treaty. opponents of
the league OF nations ns drafted at
Versa HES plan ia reply 10 addresses
made by President Wilson on his
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
cause of rising prices In tho posi-. war

cause OF rising prices In tho post war
period In tho United states.
AS long as circumstances make it
necessary or advisable for the United
states to sell II large volume OF mer-
chanuise To Europe on credit. there
must he shortages OF supply In the do
nestle market unless Industry is kent
IN high state of activity and all
hands arc IT work to increase output.
The whole situation can be met
only IL the doctrine work and save
is taken to heart by every class In the
nation and made it's guiding principle
uhtil The trying conditions left by the
War are finally SurmOunted.
The fact that the present relation
snip or exports to imports. the volume
OF one being very large and the other
comparatively small. is unhealthy and
seriously observation-disclosures to this
country looking at the situation purely
rom our domestic point of vicw."6
me board expresses tho opinion that
the probable demands of foreign ma
ions upon this country for rccnnStruc-
i've purposes have been greatly over
estimated.
Regarding financing of. foreign ma
lions. ii says:
After completing IT'S own war
financing. the ability of our govern
mcnt to assist foreign governments
without vast imitation ana consequent
dancer TO our own credit is prob
lcn;itic. =
'ro tho extent of The credits OK
tended, the burden OF forniGu war
debts would be transferred ia tho
shoulders OF The Anne ran pcopic."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
PLAN TO HAVE PROHIBITION
BILL ENACTED IN HOUSE
Dry Leaders ENpcrt 10 Act Qufckly
and Send Measure To President
by Courier.
lnv l.nIv-rs.I sarNlc.-l

WASHINGTON. Sept Prohibition
leaders in the House plan TO accep;
the senate amendments to the dry
enforcement bin and put b, through
the nnal !s!ative stages ii the nope
o; getting IN" Presidents signature
before dsmohi!!zation Of the army is
com pleted. II vii probably be sent
by courier 10 the President be he
returns from his swing around the
circle"
BY putting the law INTO operation
before the completion % demohiliza-
ton j. officially announced the dry
hamp!ons believe that tho President
Nj! not exercise his power 70 lift war
Time prohibition. They decline 20 dis
cuss The ground on which this nope :
based but the% express confidence.
however. that the executive VIII act
IN accordance with their wishes
Chairman Noist-aG. Of The House
Judiciary Committee. which originally
drafted the bin. said today that il WAS
planned TO obtain immediate action bv
me itous+ The bill was passed by the
Senate Friday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
CARRANzA'S FOLLOWERS TRY
TO RALLY MEXICAN SUPPORT
Believe Report OF Attempted Assnssina-
ton Of President Is for
Effect Only.
Try Associated rrcss

WASHINGTON. sept. 7.-Announce-
men. IN Mexico City newspapers that
General Juan Barrasun. Mex.can
chief Of stan, has discovered plot 10
assss.naic r-cs:dent C,rranza. is he
lieved by officials hero to be another
part OF the movement by the inner C:r-
cic Of Carranza's 4stice 10 win support
for their chief amfnc the Mexican peo-
pie
There have. Seen many evidences in
Weakening powor. ii = sal, in some
quarters here. and recently Luis Ca
hrera. Secretary - the Treasury and
Genera Barragan have been rarticu-
larly active in their efforts 10 MAIN
tain Carranzas strength Stories OF
t,on and OF plots against Carranza
have been carefully circula tod through
out Mexico. i Is said. wit3 - view 10
imrcllns the Mexican people 10 rally
TO the support OF the government.
The tex, o, Genera Barragans
lates, alleged discovery OF a conspi-
acy follows:
''lnforma,ion has been received in
the presidency that high official Of
the electric light company o. orizaba
has left, ar Will shortly cave for Eng
land on behalf of the reactionuies and
Mexican government In order /" bring
pressure from the allies toward inter-
vention BY the United states. In the
event OF failure ~ this. attempts Will
be made on the life OF President car
rama with view 10 bringing about
mine the action Of the Americans to-
ward intervention"
1t Is pointed out in official circles
hero tina, II Genera RarraSan knew o.
any such conspiracy he would ht able
to bring the conspirators quickly to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
SAY IRA NELSON MORRIS
WILL Be AMBASSADOR
Announced in Berlin He Will BE
Americas OfllciaI in German
Republic.
uNTERMYER is MENTIONED
European Capitals Arc Filled With
Itunlors AS to Who Will BE Select
cd to Represent tho United
States.
M KAui. II. vON WIn,,AyD.

hrhLiN' sept. Ira Nelson Morris.
United states minister TO sweden. ac-
rording to report received here, has
been selected as Americas first am
bassador to the German republic.
oihcial announcement. according to
the SAME report. naturally VIII rot
he made until he state OF war. which
Germany and the United states, is
ended either by ratification OF the
treaty or by special resolution of
to trace. but it appears TO have come
by way OF Paris and The, Hague. As
the Germans are as much Interested
If not more so. in tho question as TO
who viii represent America In Berlin
as they are In tho German republics
selection of a representative TO Wash
ing ton the report has attracted much
Norris efforts AT Stockholm in the
home from Russin.
No less intercs, is shown in tho
more vague rumors coming from New
York by. way OF Paris that the Prcsl-
dent will name Samuel rntcrmyer
for the. Berlin post other reports
credi, Hcnr: ;Morrenthau win aspir
latter was ~ s-.iucd here with more or
less favor Al one time. but his book
on the war appears TO have robbed him
of some. OF his popularity here
Friends OF Roncrt i. skinner, United
states consul general in London. and
formerly a; Berlin. who has been call
service. also are credited with putting
him forward as a candidate for tho
Berlin Enthusiastically in reports reach.
ing hero.
The Germans ma vet have not agreed
as to the most suitable man for the
Washington post. BY general agree
men, i, il for Germany tho most i'm
portant foreign post. and that the best
man available must nc selected but
opinion continues to differ widely as to
who that Is.
Great Rritain's appointment OF Lord
Grey TO Washington, has caused the
lists to he rcopened for another review
Of the mon considered qualified Han
iel Won Haimhausen, former counselor
TO the German embassy at Washington
under Count Won Berns;urff. has prac-
ticaiiy been dropped from considers
ton for Washington and pressure 10
being brought to bear To shift conSid-
Grafton of Dr. Solf from the Washing
ton to the London post
Prince Hermann Hatfield. who WAS
secretary to tho German embassy in
London for time under Mcttcrnich.
and who later retired TO enter the
banking bus mess In London. and Count
George Wcder. chief censor in the
Foreign Office during the first years
OF the war, but who was forced out
Of office by Iudcndorn on the ground
that he WIS dcfeatist. arc among tho
latest names mentioned for tho Wash
!ncton post. Both arc very wealthy.
Count Won Brockdorn- Rantaau has
now been substituted for Count Won
BernstorT for the Rome embassy. but
II IL not yet known whether ne will
accept.
YOU CANT AFFORD TO MISS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
De VALERA REQUESTS-TACIT
RECOGNITION FOR IRELAND
Asks That America DO Not Admit
Britain's Right to Rulc
Country.
fEv UniYaraal Sc,ylcc !

SCRANTON, PA. Sept. I've can
rebel. league OF nations or no league
OF nations. said Eamonn dc Valera
president OF the irish republic. in an
address to an assemblaGe % Il, 600
persons today, in Rocky Glen PARK
What we are asking Of the tmerI-
can people" he added, is not the r.gh,
10 rebel; We have already rcbclIcd ana
won our rebel Hon, iuasmuCh AZ thrcn
out al every four votc-s IN 4 peaceful
election voted for Il republic
What we ask IS that America in
sist that the principles for when SIC
poured out her blood and treasure Ge
not 1921, no" iha' tho war is over
One OF these principles lis tho riyLi
OF peoples 10 choose their own way
of life and obedience "'
What We ask IT, that ul,cr v,,,
raGfy the treaty and tn. covenant, n;
the league or nations you VIII express
~ STATE mat on the basis OF lreIana'g
vote, you do not admit Britain's riyb,
to rule ireland and that you " III Az.
nothinE 10 guarantee the integrity OF
land Is concerned TIC
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
WILL OBSERVE BIRTHDAY
OF AMERICAN CONSTITUTION
Hhsn- Meeting IN Dauyiiic VIII he Held
September ~. ndcr Au,pircs
Of Security L-nguc

Pan WILLIE sept -DanyAle VIII.
Oh September IL .ur the mrs, riun in
.oGai H!slory observe the birthday Of
tEc Lhi,ed states Constitutions H. 3
pr"po ed 10 ho!d mass-ln.ctIng, ana
'Hoil5 VIII Dc made to HccUr" some
Pi"t " iiiiHlns. whO is ursauiz ng sim
'1f c"icbrntiona in the different towns
81 inns STATE. mas appointed Judge u.
";ioh hr"hn a. local chairman. and
no mas haW"t Eugene &. Huri chair
man OF The i.its ylvania organization.
ana George Marshall, OF Henry Coun.
~ 1T - proposed 20 hold meetings
:" every county on that day The
movement is being !oStercd by the
Nanonh! security League for the pt.r-
pose OF combating Bo!shcvism. radl-
ga socialism and other alien evils In
tn.s COUNTY,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
DELEGATES REACH DETROIT
FOR BROTHERHOOD MEETING
Members Of Maintenance OF Wu,
Unions and shop Lnborers TO
Open Convention

DETROIT, sept. D-NiVr. Than !. 300
Gel, 1tea nave gathered her" for tho
convention o.. the Omitted !sro,brrb01,I
=! Ma!ntenanc. U! way EMPLOYEES
ana shop LabUrcrs, when will ope!. IL.
sessions tomorrow. and the cnicl Dusl-
ness oil "hich VIII bc ~ pass on the
strike vot. taken among member. and
ca nNassed here the past week
Between 1000 anu = ,Opu more dele
gaies are expected 20 arrive tomO.rOy.
and Tuesday
The convention VII! SIT for an indeh
mite time, or. II i, declared ~ officers
OF the organization. mnti action rs
-ar"n n Washington on demands tnat
nave been la!d DcfoTc D!r"ctOr-GcucraI
OF railroads Walker - Hines
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
SENATOR JAMES A. REED
BEGINS WAR ON TREATY
Missourian Charges That Presidents
,Utterances Arc Only the Vapors
of Anger.
QUESTIONS MOTIVE or PACT
Asserts That While Claiming 1t Will
Provide Peace, Chief Executive
Calls for Half Million Army AMI
Millions for Navy.


AKRON. OHIO. sept 7.-Prcsdont
Wilson, in his defense before the
country OF the league of nations COW
cnhnt. rs niistakins the visions of am
bition for the inspiration OF idcalism
Senator Reed, Democrat OF Missouri
declared at a mass meeting here today.
The Missouri Senator asserted that in
MIR. Wilson's utterances the calm on
locker will recognize only the vapors
of anger and tho intempcrancc auto
crazy manifest AZ opposition
II citizen refuses - repuiiatc the
policies under which this country has
become great" declared senator Reed
The President msrshais his sylloE-
isps As a general marshals the bat
ialions of his army" said the missouri
cal phalann hu; his soldiers are cpl.
;hets. his hsttalions aEEreEuons OF
evil names. ana his army an aSSembiage
of dcnunciatory epiCrams.
Rides in Special Trains.
While the President talks much OF
lives "in The palaces Of princes. and
accepts presents from foreign diplo.
mats worth hundreds % thousands Of
dollars said Senator Reed. The Sac.
rhces." ne added. are TO he made. by
American AoJt 10 perish In the SHOWS
Of Siberia o. ,c de beneath the suns
OF ;heN Eqas tvr'
universal peece." MI Reed continued:
The Presiden nj yet demands IA standing
army Of half a million men. insisting
mat war Will be no more. he DroclainlS
the doctrin. Of universal military
training: asserting that the day has
come when swords shall be beaten into
riow, shares, nc demands millions for
u navy.
Criticisins the rresden; for permit
ting conduct OF he Paris negotiations
within what lie termed secret con-
claves." the speaker declared Mr. VII
son refuses 20 answer concerning his
vote on racial cquslity. when the facts
ity"
Says League Sets Jp Supcr>tntc.
Turning 20 specific arguments In on-
position 20 the league covenant, Nj
Reed reiterated his contention that the
league would set up a "supersiate.' He
was the power OF tho assembly to
pack the council" under the provision
recurring the assemhly's approval of
temporary or additional pcrma ncnt
members OF the council. The assem-
bly, nc declared. also could direct the
entire destiny OF the league through
it's power OF approval Of new mem
hers. This power. he argued. with the
great number of colonies and Deepen
denotes which. with slight govern
mental transformations she could
MAKE tlElplc lot IuIi membership IN
the league and representation In the
assembly. Great Britain could finally
command enormous power" in that
body.
Senator Reed construed the provision
for withdrawal from the league to
place that right also within the con-
troll of the assembly, declaring that as
This provisions falls within Article 7.
OF the covenant. where the assembly
is given Jurisdiction as TO all other
provisions. /, necessarily would have
Jurisdiction on the question OF With
drawal no other provision being made.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
TWO CITIES ARE DUE
TO HEAR PRESIDENT
SPEAK ON TREATY
communal from tirst Pagc.D

LContlnued from First Page)
respite today. From now until next
sunday, when ne reaches Seattle he
though this Is strong Republican
county. the President was among
'homcfolks" today. one OF his uncles.
the late General William Duane vii
son. pioneer of Iowa, lived in Des
Moines. He was the oldest brothe.
Of Presidc nt Wilson's father.
Another thing the President liked
about Iowa is that besides raising corn
they raise babies out this way. There
are twenty-five husky youngsters
twenty-one white and one black, whose
first names are Woodrow Wilson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
SWEEPERS MAKE DEMANDS
Employees of New York street Clean
Ing Department. Threaten to
Walk Out.

NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-"Wc'rc s,ary.
Ing Wen put our brooms away"
We'll strike"
Such were the words shouted today
a, meeting OF employees Of the street
cleaning department.
The eweepers, who receive 1883 "A
week. want $36: the drivers want their
pay OF S2o.21 advanced TO SIS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
VIII Teach In Academy,

BRISTOL. VA, Sept. 7.--James r.
ram. OF this city. - graduate OF Wash
ington and Lee University. ha. ac-
ccptcd position to teach this year
at Woodberry- Forrest Academy i'm
Virginia He VIII leave TO enter upon
h!a new duties on September H. Fain
WAS star athlete at Washington and
Lee. and he will have charge OF the
coaching OF the athletic teams at
Wood erry- Forrest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
My Try to stru Mills.

"NSL5E, w, H'Ot '--EnOrts p-II
be made 10 resume operations a, ,ni;i
No. 2, OF the B,bh M.nufac,,ri.I
company. tomorrow morning, i, Va
learned tonight. Seven hundred me-
nna women are employed in Inc
plant OF that mill. This is the mr.
week OF tho textile workers. ,,rID "
Olher cotton mills here are s,in closed