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The Washington herald., 1921-12-04
AUTO BODY Bull DERS' GROUP
TODSPLAY WARESATSHOW
Best Shops in America Will Take Part in Elk
tensive Event

liable value. We come. in close con-
tact with the buying element and
all of us have an opportunity TO
use our persuasive powers. Of good
craftsmanship.
This is not. an experimental plan
at all: it is just a sane expression
of the desire of getting together
with men representative OF the
trade, buyer and seller alike.
There are other possibilities IN
the manner of exhibiting that VIII
be productive of great good Tor
every one who has any interest in
the motor car body for passenger
or commercial uses
!. am stronG for IT,
The Washington herald., 1921-12-04

may to deferred
payment Of payments
truck delivered this including freight, Federal oil OF
and8 FIR sndh nuran
The Washington herald., 1921-12-04
Elects New Head
In Sales Bureau
OF Motor Car Co,

c. II. cunliffe has been appointed
general sales manager of the Peer
less Motor Car Company. according
TO an announcement made by X. H
Collins. president and general man.
ager of the company. Mr.. Cum
i,ee succeeds Robert J. Schmunk,
who has resigned
The appointment is regarded in
automobile trade circles as a con-
flrmstion of the report that Mr..
Collins plans to. confer on Peerless
the new distinction OF possessing
the highest-powcred organization
in the country devoted to the build
ing. selling and servicing Of quail
ity motor cars.
To assist in the development OF
the Peerless company under the
Collins regime. Mr.. Cunliffe resign
ed as general manager of the
The Washington herald., 1921-12-04
NelC Speedway Under
Way at San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. S.-Cali-
fornia is to have a new speedway,
work on an oval near here. to be
known as the San Carlos track.
having been started by Jack Prince,
builder of speedways. The track
will be completed early in Decem-
Der. The first race on \the new
track is promised following the
scheduled events at Fresno, ,Cotati
and Los Angeles. =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-06
STRIKE P|CKET|NG MUST
De WITHOUT INTIMIDATION
Is Lawful When Used With
out Show of Violence, Says
Supreme Court.
woRkEns NOT To NE ANNOYED
PassnEe Through Streets without
Obstructive Tactics BeInE Prnc-
tircd Against Them Is Right or
All On Way 10 Place OF Busincsx.
IDy Associaled press |

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-picketing
in connection with labor strike is
unjustihable X carried to the point
Of importantly and dogging." The
Supreme Court ruled today.
Decision as To whether specific
Instances of picketing come within
the courts inhibition must be left
for determination on the facts In
each such case. IL was declared, tut
the court suggested that pickets
should have the right OF observa-
ticn. communication and persuasion
and might further be limited to "one
representative for each point Of i'm
Srcss and cgrcss'
= The opinion of the court. which
was read by Chief Justice Taft. was
approved by all the Associate Jus
tices, except MIR. Clark, who did not
state the grounds of his dissent.
Case Up From Granite city.
r The case arose out OF strike at
tho American Steel Foundries plant
at Granite City, H.. where 1000 men
were normally employed After
shutting down, IL resumed opera
lions AS an open shop. with about
$50 men. about orc-half OF whom
belonged to labor unions The Tri-
City Trades Council. upon the refusal
of the manager of the plant 10 ne
Sotiatc, declared Il strike ana cs-
u
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-06
Loses s3,362.26 and Out
of Game a Month for
transforming.
MEUSEL AND PERCY
GET LIKE PUNISHMENT
Judge Landis' Decision
Charges Players With Viii
fully Violating Rules.
tBy Associated prees !

CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-"Thc bad
news" for Babe Ruth, worlds
champion home-run hitter with
the New York Yankees. broke
today. Ruth was fined his worlds
series prize. amounting to s3.362.2 %.
and suspended unit! May 90 Of the
1872 season by Judge Lands. com
missioner of baseball. for particpnt-
Ing In those exhibition games fol-
lowing the close OF the worlds $
series games between the Giants and
Yankees.
outfielder Bob Meusel and Pitcher
William Picrcy. also members Of the
pennant winning Yankees, who par
ticipated in the transforming trim
with Ruth. drew substantially the
same penalty. Pitcher Picrcy's fine
was 500 less than the other two
p!aycrs-Piercy's share of tho
worlds series being that much less
than the other players received.
Iinlts Record -nrcnkiuE.
The suspension OF Ruin for at
least the first month of the Amcri-
can League pennant race. practically
means. baseball observers pointed
out tonight, that the New York slug
ger will have little chance of break
ing his homc-run record next sea-
son. The fact that he will not he
eligible TO apply for reinstatement
until May 20--the season starting
about April l4-makes II almost i'm
possible for Ruth TO shatter his rec
ord of hfty-ninc homers. the cx-
perts said.
The decision furnishing Ruth and
the other players. which in the base
ball world rests as the most i'm
portant Judge Lands has made since
he b,came commissioner. was made
after two months deliberation. After
the players gave up their tour, Judge
Landis sent each Il questionnaire,
asking their reasons for violating
the rules of organized baseball. The
rule. enacted in 1871, forbids a
Continued on Page 8. Col. 3.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-06
RICHMOND ITALIANS
TO CONFER HONOR ON
GENERAL DIAZ TODAY
Representatives. Of Local Col
ony Go to Washington 10
Present Medal.

Richmond Italians will today dec
crate General V. Armando Diaz,
1taly's war idol, with a gold medal.
in recognition Of his gallant SER
vice in the world war.
a representative committee Of the
Italian colony. headed by Frank
Realmuto. will cntrain for Wash
ington shortly before noon to confer
the decoration. The medallion is a
replica of that presented Marshal
Ferdinand Foch, French military
hero. during his visit to Richmond.
1t bears the inscription. presented
by the Italian Colony of Richmon1.
Va. to General V. Armando Diaz. in
grateful recognition of patriotic SER
vice in the word war"
The presentation will be made at
the Willard Hotel. The delegation
from Richmond will arrive at $3.50
o'clock and wait upon General de
Luca. STAFF aid, who will arrange
Immediately for the decoration cere-
mony. General Diaz will be in Wash
ington toda" TO dine with President
and Mrs. Harding. He is due to sail,
from New York Saturday. General
Diaz was invited to visit Richmond
Armlsticc Day as the honor guest OF
Governor Davis, Mayor Ainslie. the
American Legion and the Italians
OF Richmond. but was unable to ac-
ccpt and has written a letter of an
probation TO Governor Davis con
veying his regret.
The medal which will he conferred
today is the gift Of tho Italian COLONY
here, through popular subscrjpt.on.
Allied with MIR. Rcalmuto on tho com /.
mittee which will bestow the dec
oration are: n. G. Nardlni. NJ. IT.
Nincone' +. Lagnaioli. A. Carli, and
p. Lagnaioli.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-06
kllZSH AND IRISH AGREE ON TERMS OF SETTLEMENT:
Il DEAD, rs HURT, AS PENNSYLVANIA TRAINS CRASH
URGE 4-POWER ENTENTE TO KEEP FAR EAST PEAC
London Considers Plan
for New Far-East Treaty
LEY United Newe 4

WASIllNGTON. Dec. 5.-Arthur
Ealfour. head OF the British dele
CATION to the arms conference. has
submitted to his government Il
fuli report on the provisional
agreement as reached between
Secretary Hughes, Balfour and
Admiral kato. whereby the Anglo
Japanese alliance will be super
scded by an agreement OF powers
in the Near East. apd the .Japa-
ncsc will accept the $3.50 naval
ratio.
Reports from London that the
British government has received
and approved the nnal draft OF
n tripartitc agreement between
America. Japan and Great Britain
were characterized positively by
the state Department Monday
night as erroneous. This govern
ment. IL was Indicated. has not.
as yet. submitted such mai
draft. 1t is evident from tho
London report. however. that
word OF the provisional asrce-
ment, as reached here. Is now In
the hands Of the British Foreign
Onicc. and the assumption is tha,
this led To the report of Il final
draft having been approved
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-06
CONCLUDE PARLEYS
|NSUR|NG PEACE IS
TO REIGN IN ERIN
Details of Adjustment Are
Withheld Until We'd
nesday Morning.
BELIEF IS NEW FORM OF
ALLEGIANCE IS GIVEN
King to BE Recognized as
Head of Community of
Free Nations.
uLsTEns RIGHTS PROTECTED
North Ireland to Have Right to WIFI.
draw From Dominion ParIia.
ment.
uLsrEn's RIGHTS PROTECTED
North Ireland TO Have Right to win.
draw From Dominion ParIia.
ment.
Dy Ralph II. Turner.

United News Stan Correspondent.
LONDON. Dec. e.-The British gov-
ernment and the delegates represent.
ing Sim Fein have reached an aeree.
'nent anording basis for complete
settlement OF the Irish problem.
The terms OF this agreement. which
are to be made public "Wednesday
morning. will be transmitted TO the
BRUSH Parliament and the Dali
Eireann for the approval Of those
bodies. t
The announcement came suddenly.
after day in which the most oo-
timlstic OF government officials had
apparently lost hope -of finding a
successful compromise. At 1890
O'Clock in the morning a Cabinet
minister emerged from tho confer
ehce room at No. 10. Downing Street.
Agreement Is Reached.
Tho news is not SO bad this time"
nc said. An agreement hus been
reached. Its full terms will be COM
municated to the press In time for
their Wednesday morning editions"
Present in the final session, which
began after midnight at the Prem
ier's residence. were Michael Collins,
Arthur Griffith, and r. c. Barton. the
three original Sim Fein delegates
TO the peace conference. Represent
Ing the British empire were Premier
Lloyd George, Austen Chamberlain.
Winston Churchill. and Lord Birken-
!.cad.
y special messenger bearing the
terms agreed upon by the Southern
Irish group was dispatched to Ulster
Immediately after the session came
to close.
Allegiance Difficulty Met.
The stumblingblock in the way or
an agreement, II is understood. was
the refusal OF Sim Fcin. particularly
that section of the party close TO
Eamonn Devalera, to subscribe TO
the oath of allegiance to the King
1t is believed that this difficulty
was obviated by suggesting an oath
pledging allegiance to the King "n
his capacity as head of the commun-
ity of nations known as the British
l.amonn Do Valera. TO subscribe TO
tcontiuue.l on Page IL. Cot. 2.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-06
DECLARES SMALL HAS
NOT HAD FAIR CHANGE
Counsel for Illinois Governor SeeL.
to Have Indictments
EMaHhcd.
fBy Associated Press.

WAUKEGAN, II.IA, Dec. 5.-Gov-
ernor Len Small has never had a
chance for fair trial any. place in
Illinois since the Sangamon County
grand jury returned n special re-
port" with its indictment against
him last July. the Governors chief
counsel. c. C. Lcforgec. of Decatur,
declared today in his argument to
auaeh the indictments against the
Governor and Vernon Curtis, Grant
Park. Illinois. banker.
The Governor and Vernon Curtis.
through their attorneys, opened
their fight to escape trial on the
charges of emhczzlement. conspiracy
and operating confidence game
with an attack not only on the nj
legged illegal special report of the
grand jury-which Mr.. Leforgee said
was without sanction in law-but
also with the declaration that the
grand jury itself was illegally
chosen.
Mr.. Lcforgcc declared a subcom-
mittcc of tho Sangamon County
Board Of Supervisors had Illegally
selected the grand jury list, and that
tho indictments i.turned by the
grand jurors so chosen werc null and
void.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-06
Send In sl22 by Firs, Mail
After the Request
Is Made.
SAD HEARTS CHEERED
Billie Jones, Jr., in Letter,
Wishes Aged Couple ''Mcr-
ry Christmas

For ten destitute families in Rich
mond the. dawn of new day is
breaking. Appeals in their behalf by
The Times Dispatch have swept the
heartstrings Of generous virginlans.
and the light of happiness already is
flooding the faces OF those who be-
fore knew nothing but despair.
Contributions fer tic Zen oppor-
tunities" Yesterday totaled SIZE, an
excellent beginning. Wan faces will
light up this morning with tho
knowledge that there is n better road
ahead. Happy children may be told
with assurance that Santa Claus will
not pass them by this Christmas. The
frail little woman will take ON new.
vigor when she learns that n sympa :
thctic public has heard her story and
VIII sustain her In the brave struggle
TO keep that little family together.
The aged couple will visualize an
other year OF happiness together.
with the door closed securely against
the wolf.
"Mcrry Chrfstmns- Greeting.
~ Merry Christmas" was the greet
ing sent yesterday by Billie Jones.
Jr.. along with a contribution OF SIS.
10 the aged couple who have spen;
nearly half-century together, and
who. when life Is drawing to close.
must be separated unless aid is
given them by fellow men more for
tunatc than they.
This is the spirit IN which Tn.
Iimes-Dispatch is appealing for the
Zen opportunities" II is the spirit
OF the season. II is the spirit OF the
nations OF the world, who are striy-
ing at the Washington conferences (to
orhE about such a reduction in ar
hament as. will mean everlasting
peace on earth. good will among
men"
Biilie Jones has found the kcv IN
t'"e happiness. Such mon. women
and children always have been on
the right road in their quest of tho
best things in life.
DO you remember the story OF "Tbe
Other Wise Man." by DIR. Henry van
Dyke? w."
II is the story OF n man who went
out to find the Christ. He had heard
Of Him. how He was the Son of Cod
ana had come into the world to save
it, He yearned to see Christ face
Continued OH Page II, Column az
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-06
VICTIMS PERISH IN
| FIRE FOIL Owing
| HEAD-0N COLLISION
Accident Occurs on New.
town Branch of p. & r.,
Near Philadelphia.
INJURED RUSHED TO
NEARBY HOSPITALS
Officials Lay Blame on Con.
duclor for Ovcrrunning
Waiting Orders.
hthNED BEYOND REcuG>ITIoN
Fear Eirrcssrd Twisted Frame. OF
Coaches Conceal More Dead
bodirs.
"r">nD nEYoNn nEcoc>,r,os
Fear Eirrcsscd Twisted Frame. OF
coaches Conceal More Dead
Ifodirs.
tpy Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA. PA. Dec. 5.-Nd-
ditionni bodies recovered from the
rmoiderinS dcbris. nnd deaths OF
two Of the injured tonight Increased
To wenty-onc the list OF fatal In
jnrieA ma result nf h~nd-on coIIt,ion
between Philadelphia mud Heading
Hallway suburban pashcnscr trains
today.
Fonr of the twenty-five or more
Injured were in n critical condition.
II was feared other bodies still,
were concealed by the no, ashes and
twisted framework Of tho two
wooden coaches which caught nre.
Hurnrd Hcydnd Recognition.
fNith few exceptions the recovered
bodies were burned beyond rccoEni-
lion. and tho only method Of identin-
'faton was by Il check OF those
i.in"wn TO hdv. been aboard tho
trains. Lost OF the victims lised al
southampton ana Ecwtown. sma..
towns ahow, twenty miles from Phil
ade!phia. y canvass of the residents
TO learn who boarded tho il-fa,cd
trains Was being made tonigh, at
Dpln pIiCcS.
Investigations by officials OF the
company TO n. the responsibility were
declared tonight To be ''progrcssinr,"
but other than the statement that the
seuthhound train apparently had
overrun its orders. no announcement
was Forthcoming as to the result of
the inquiries.
Most OF the victims pcrishcd in the
flames. which broke out almos. I'm
modiateiy after the crash. Both
trains consisted OF wooden coaches.
Rescuers were obliged to stand help
less at the top of the cut, where the
crash occurred. while tho victims,
enmeshed In the wrcckage. shriekcd
tas the flames tortured them.
Occurs In Thirty-FIvc-Foot Cut.
An outbound train from Philadel-
phia ran into an inbound train from
Newtown in this cut which is thirty
nve feet deep. narrow and curved. lts
sides we're covered with snowiand ice
and it was with the greatest dim-
Guilty that the Injured were dragged
10 tho top.
Several OF the charred bodies had
not been identified tonight. and II
was thought possible that moro
might lie in The mass OF wreckaye
a statement from the railway of-
-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-06

OPPORTUNITY No. 1.
This Is case of twin boys IL
years old. whose mother Is In Il
deserted them. Four hundred dol
lars w!ll keep these boys ut Coving-
ton for Il year. while their mother
IS recovering her health.
OPPORTUNITY No. ..
This is the case of two old peo-
pie who arc both physically unable
To work. They have been n devoted
couple for more than forty years of
an institution II Will mean they will
nave 10 be separated. They declare
they would rather s;arye In the
streets than go to the city Home.
and we are asking that the public
make this couple Il Christmas pres
snt of another year of life together.
Three hundred and seventy dollars
Viii pay for their rent and provide
them with sufficient food for the
year. others who afe Interested
viii sec that they hnve sufficient
clothing and bedding.
OPPORTUNITY No. y.
This is 4 case for which we wish
TO raise 5000. The husband in
ue we'll. His wife is crippled, and
unable to go out to work. There
are lh ive chii,l,dren. ,i,, aGes II. 3. rs and
of medical attention IL they are to
grow up well and strong. The
mother says she will die IL she has
To give up her children, but she
cannot earn enough to support
thcm.
OPPORTUNITY No. 4.
Four hundred dollars Is needed
for two boys whose mother neg
lccted and ill-treated them. and
their father Is dead. The boys arc
aow with relatives. who are unable
TO support. them. The Associated
board In order that these ehiidren
might have some home life. They
nave never known what II is to be
treated deccntly for the last year.
They are bright boys who will make
good citizens II they can have the
proper training.
OPPORTUNITY No. 3.
This is a case OF three old sisters.
They are all between 60 aud 20
years old, In destitute circum-
stances The only home to which
they are eligible is not able TO take
them at present. They have lived
and worked together ali their lives.
They are thrifty, and able TO get
along on very small expenditure,
but they are too fran. after lives
Of hnrdships. to do hard worH-cvcn
if their eyesight would permit. Six
hundred dollars will keep them to-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-06
HARDING MESSAGE
IN CONGRESS TODAY
National Legislators Back in
Harness After 10
Day Resi-.
ALLIED DEBT BILL UP
Senate to Consider Measure
for Refunding War OBJ
legations to U. S.
ALLIED DEBT BILL UP
IHv Asnoc!nicd rrcss

WASlllNGToN. Dec. 5.--Conrress
reasscnh!ed today with the usual
formal ceremonies OF new session
and with its Legislative course fairly
wei charted. ! he opening program
was routine. however, and was
viewed by smaller crowds than Gus
iomarr. Interest in general was
subordinatcd TO President HardinG's
address. which will tie delivered at
a joint session at 1880 O'Clock to-
morrow. His recommendations were
expected to deal principally with
tariff rcvisions. government economy
and development OF the Federal
budget system.
To Admit by Card.
Unusual interest in the Presidents
appearance was manifested I'm view
or the assured attendance as spec-
tators OF delegates and attaches to
the armament Limitation conference.
Admission to the House chamber is
to be by special card. The Presi-
dent today devoted himself to work
on the message. denying himself to
visitors and working TO get his ad-
dress to the printer tonight.
large majority of Senator's and
Ing roll calls today after their ten
day recess since the adjournment OF
the extra session. The opening
gavel sounded the beginning of the
first regular session of the Sixty
seventh Congress, which has before
II many months work. Leaders ex-
pressed the hope tonight OF complet-
ing work by midsummer, but faced
the possibility of the session con-
tinuing until fall. With the biennial
congressional elections next No
vembcr. much politics was regarded
as assured for this session.
Receive budget Estimatcs.
One OF the features of today's
opening was tho receipt from Presi-
dent Harding of the first Federal ap-
preparation estimates prepared un-
der the new budget law. The budget
proposed for the 1923 fiscal year was
S3.505. 100000, decrease of nearly
$500.000.000 from the 1922 outlay. and
of more than $4,000. 100000 from
current expenditures.
Awaiting the Presidents recon
mendations tomorrow. no, busincs
was transacted today by either Sen
ate or House. Both appointed com
mittees to advise the President and
each other Of the convcning of the
new session. The Senate was in sSs
Continued on rage 2, Col. 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-06
COULD USE CRUISERS
AS PASSENGER SHIPS
President of Emergency Fleet De-
clnrca No Use TO Scrap
lesxcIs.
IBy Associated Press. ]

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Thc six
American battle cruisers now under
construction. but which may be
scrapped under the limitation Of ar
mament program. could be converted
into fast passenger vessels. Joseph
w. Powell. president OF the Elmer
gency Fleet Corporation, said today.
AZ least three of them, he said, could
be converted, and he added that they
would be the safest passenger ships
ailoat" II that was done.
Mr.. Powell said that as converted,
the cruisers would reach u speed of
about TWENTY-FIVE knots, Instead OF
the ihirtythree knots they would
make If their construction as war
craft was continued. n consider
able portion OF the machinery de-
signed To produce 10000 horse-powcr
for battle cruisers. he said.E%ould be
unnecessary and not economical II
they were turned into commercial
craft.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-06
EX-KAISER WILHELM
PLANS TO REMIRRY.
NEWSPAPERS ASSERT
Bciieue Former German Ruler
Viii Neuer attempt to
Regain Throne.
IBy United Ne,vsl

BERLIN. Dec. 5.-Former Eaiser
Wilhelm has abandoned all hone n,
ever returning to the throne of Cor
many. it is believed. following per
sistent claims that the fallen mon
arch is planning to remarry.
Although royalist circles DENY
that the G3-ycar-old unseated En-
peror has become engaged to the
widow OF high officer from Dantzig,
who was killed in the war. the Mittag
Icitung and the Zwcelfuhrblatt both
maintain that such is the fact.
Such an alliance between the ex-
Kaiser and a woman who would he
below his station IL the old order
were restored. clinches the argu-
mcnt OF that section of tho press
which is convinced Wilhelm will
Eever try to regain the emperor
ship.
The Mittas Zeitung makes much
OF the sensational report of the ap-
preaching wedding. following so
closely after the cxKaiserin's death
last April.
The former ruler had always ey-
pressed the greatest affection for his
Empress. Augusta Victoria. who died
last spring. They were married in
1851. three years before his acces-
sion to the throne, and had six sons
and one daughter all OF whom. cX-
cept Joachim. survive. The oldest
son is the former crown prince. who
is now IS years old. The other sons
are Eitel Adaifcrt. August. William
and Oscar. Tho daughter. Victoria
Louise. now 2S years old. is the wife
OF the Duke of brunswick.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-06
LOSES FIRST SKIRMISH
in S5O0,OOO LIBEL SUIT
Judge Ovcrruies Demurrer in Mayor
Thompson's Case Against Chi
cnEo Tribune.
TBy Associated Prcss.1

CHICAGO. Dec. 5.-Mayor VIII
liam II. Thompson lost the first ie-
gal skirm!sh in his suit against the
Chicago Tribune. when Judge David
NJ. Brothers. of the Circuit Court. to-
day overruled demurrer filed by
thc Mayors attorneys to the pleas
of justification OF the Tribune.
The Mayors 100000 libel suit was
brought against the Tribune. as n
result of criticism by that newspaper
OF the Mayors war record.
Attorney David IF. jackson. repre-
senting Mayor Thompson. was given
until December 30 to determine
whether he will nle reply TO the
pleas or appeal the ruling.
Il have listened with great deal
of patience TO the arguments In this
case" said Judge Brothers, land with
considerable entertainment and no,
little cdification."