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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
Washington Would Give
Public Opinion Opportu-
nifty to Exert Influence.
AMERICA TO PRESENT
CONCRETE PROPOSALS s
Ready for Sweeping Naval
Curtailment if Others
viii Participate.
tpy Associated press.J

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3.-The poli-
cies and program Of the American
delegation TO the armamerts con-
ference are beginning to assume def
inite outline and IL the expectations
or official Washington come tru. the
opening days Of the conference Will
see 4 ecquence Of developments some
thing like this:
Presentation at the outset of a
concrete American plan for far
reaching reduction OF naval arma-
ment.
Consideration along with this plan
OF such troublesome problems of the
Far East as may naturally project
themselves into the picture.
Keep Negotiations In Open.
Meantime. an effort by the United
States to keep the negotiations in
the open so that public opinion may
exert its pressure toward practical
accomplishment.
Salient features OF the America n
naval ornaments proposal already
have been established, and although
details remain TO be fixod. there ia
'-osOh ~ TIC reductions SuE-
gcsted will be sweeping enough TO
convince the whole world that the
United States meant business when
1t called the powers into conference.
1t would cause no surprise IL tho
leading naval powers found 1t nee
essarY to submit the plan of this
government 10 long and careful study
before they determine on their course
OF action. Should the reductions pro
posed prove unacceptable, (; is be-
lieved likely that the American del
egates. having once taken the initi-
aive. would Invite the other powers
TO present In their turn some con-
crete countcrproposai.
u. =. To Show Hand at Once.
All the evidence surrounding the
conferences of the American big four
with their naval advisers have
pointed to inclusion of a set of max
iinum reduction figures in the plan
to be laid on the tnble by this gov
ernment. No official has been willing
to reveal any details of these figures
but thero has been apparent a de-
sire to lay bare at the very outset
OF the negotiations the full extent
TO which the United States would be
willing to so I'm scaling down the
worlds naval armament
The impression that such method
may not lead TO an Immediate agree
Continued on Page 9, Column c.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
DOCILITY OF DOG ON
WITNESS STAND WINS
SUIT FOR HIS OWNERS
Defeats Recovery Of $4,000
Damages for alleged IT.
tack OF, Child.
IBN Tnitcd News

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3.-"Rags."
Irish terrier. won suit for his own
ers here by the docil;ty he displayed
when called on the witness stand in
court.
The owners. Mr.. and Mrs. James c.
Petty. were being sued for $4,000,
on the charge that Rags had bitten
a 26-months-old baby
Attorneys asked that Rags he put
on the stand. He trotted along be-
nina his mistress. and as he did so,
lawyer for the plaintif scrapcd
ms feet. Rags ignored this.
Opposing attorneys said an attempt
had been made to cross examine
the dog.
You see." they told Jurors. 'hc
did not even bark or bite"
SO Rags owners won their suit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
MILK STRIKE PUTS
new YORK IN PERIL
Health Commissioners Threat
ems to Take Over Entire In
dustry Tomorrow.
MUST BE so p. C. NORMAL
100000 Quarts Consumed
Daily; Only 100000 Quarts
Are Received.
MUST BE so p. c. NORMAL
tBy Associated press.1

NEW YORK. Nov. 3.-Unless New
fork's milk distribution is restored
to so per cent normal by Saturday
the entire Industry will be taken
over by the department of health.
This warning was given by Health
Commissioner Copeland today, after
ne had failed again TO induce the
heads OF score of milk distrlbut-
In. companies TO arbi;rate the dif-
ferences involved in tho milk driy-
er's strike, which for the last three
day has brought Inconvenience to
the metropolitan population.
Continuance of presen, conditions.
under which less thon one-third OF
the normal supply was reaching the
consumer. would constitute Il public
menace, the commissioner declared.
The city normally consumes 1000. 900
quarts of milk daily. he said, while
only 10000 quarts were received
this morning.
The distributors, DIR. Copeland said,
were obdurate in their refusal TO
submit their employees grievances to
arbitration, and had expressed de-
termination to insist on open-shop
conditions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
''LOOKING 'EM OYER
is BLAMED FORTIE-UP
OF BOSTON TRAFFIC
Commission. Finds Intriguing
Styles Lure Teamsters and
Chaufelirs to Corner.
[By United News.1


BOSTON. Nov. 3.-Thc passing show
on fremont and Boyiston Streets
that never-cnding procession of beau
tiful women and most intriguing
styles. Is responsible for the great
congestion in that section of Boston
because teamsters and chauffeurs
flock to it in drovcs just so they can
look 'em over"
This is discovery made by the
State commissioner which has sought
to solve the congestion problem here.
Traffic officers interviewed on Tre-
mont Street l,a25 drivers In one day
recently and found that only 81 per
cent of them had any reason for be-
Ing there. the rest having gone out
OF their way to get into the swim and
make sure they weren't missing any
thing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
.FOCH IS WELCOMED
AND FETED IN ST. LOUIS
Hailed as One Of Our "Old
Boys" by the Citi-
ZpnS
[By Associated Press. !

ST. LOUIS. Nov. S.-Haiied as one
of our old boys" officially honored
by two universities. welcomed and
feted by the citizens of ST. Louis.
Ferdinand Foch. Marshal of France.
now the nations guest, today was
shown American hospitality as exem-
pliiied in the Middle West. Sharing
the honors was General PcrsilinE,
introduced 10 his fellow "buddics''
of the American Legion simply as
"Biack Jack"
From early morning until late to-
night the city poured forth it's hos
pitality to two warriors in magnifi-
cent manner. Both expressed keen
delight at the reception accorded
them. The American warrior. dcvIat-
ing from his usual serious vein, in
dulged in numerous pieasantrics as
he addressed members of the Amer
lean Legion in the City Hall.
Marshal Foch. called upon TO ad-
dress several throngs. expressed de-
light and appreciation of the honors
bestowed upon him and the cordial
welcome shown him. Visibly affected
with the bestowal of the honorary
degree of doctor OF laws upon him
by the St. Louis University In an
open quadrangle before the student
body and members of other Catholic
schools. the marshal declared 1t diff
fcult to express himself. a few min
utes previously from the same plat
form. Archbishop John j. Giennon
had presented him with a commem-
ora;ive medallion on behalf of the
fourth degree. knights OF Columbus.
Twelve-year-o old Elizabeth Fuez re-
ceived a kiss on both cheeks from
Marshal Foch when She presented
him with large bouquet on behalf
of the International Federation OF
Catholic Alumni.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
UNION LEADERS CALI
ON HIGHER COURT TO
SUSPEND INJUNCTION
Mysterious Virginian Is
Dead in Milwaukee

Especial to The Times Dispatch
MILWAUKEE, WIS, Nov. g.
Wealthy AMI mysterious man,
known as John l.. Harding, Is
dead here. leaving q large estate.
He Is from a Virginia family, and
Harding is an assumed name.
lie has u brother, Reginald. who
Is lame Methodist minister, and
family owns large plantation in
Virginia.
Last letter. with signature torn
Off, written from Richmond, states
family Is going to Southern Pines
ior several months. Harding Is
known in Boston, Detroit, Port
land and Pensacola under other
names. He has n $4,000 olive
ranch in California. He destroyed
all names and postmarks from let
'tcrs from relatives and took every
means to conceal his identity. His
family knows u Detroit woman
named Blanche.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
WAR HERO DRAWS
S84.60 ARMY PAY
Little Chance for Sergeant
Woodfill to Be Retired
on Captaincy.
ERNST TO PRESS FIGHT
Senator Wadsworlh Opposes
Action After Failure to
Honor York.
ERNST TO PRESS FIGHT

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3.-Amcricn' s
greatest war hero is obliged to con-
duct his old Kentucky home on sS4.6O
mohsh. ana his chances OF handing
over TO Mrs. Samuel Woodfll n large r
sum for the household budget ,al Fort
Thomas waned considerably today.
Senaeor,- @sdsworth. ), New York.
chairman OF thas asSennte Military Az
fairs COMMITTEES, Informed Senator
Ernst. of Kentucky. that the latLer's
OIL TO retire Sergeant Woodnll, with
MS former rank OF captain and pay.
likely would not be reported out of
the Military Affairs Committee.
Mt. Wadsworth's position is that
passage OF such a bill, even for tho
couhtrys greatest hero, would he i'm
probable In view OF the failure some
t'me ago Of similar bill in behalf
or Alvin York. the Tennessee SER
Seant.
Mr. Ernst, however, disagrees with
Mr.. Wadsworth to the extent that he
thinks Woodhlrs Official recognition
as the outstanding warrior of them
all would preclude u sound attack on
his bill. He announced his purpose
TO continue his efforts for the meas
urc.
Sergeant woodnll continues mean
While To enjoy his new and sudden
fame. His list of appointments for
Inc day rivalled that OF the Presi-
dent, wfon he VIII visit Friday.
WoodfiirS base pay as sergeant is
S54 month. to which Is added four
"fogies" or longevity pay for service,
making his total monthly pay $500.
Big game hunting was 4 favorite
pastirne OF the intrepid Kentuckian
In the days when he was, stationed
with the army in Alaska. He started
out by killing II squirrel when he
was ten years old and wound up by
bringing down nineteen Germans in
one day in the Argonnc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
SALES TAX BEATEN.
IN SENATE BY VOTE
OF MINORITY PARTY
Democrats Align Them.
selves Against Utah SEN
ator's Proposal.
PROVISION DEFEATED
BY POLL OF 43 TO %
Seventeen Republicans JOIN,
Move to Put Quietus ON
Smoot's Revenue Plan.
lBy Associated Prcss.l

WASHINGTON. Nov. s.-The sales
tn. was rejected tonight by the
Senate.
The vote, 43 against to % for. was
on Il proposal by Senator Smoot. re-
publican, Utah. for a per cent levy
Win exemptions provided in the case
OF sales by farmers or the products
OF their farms. sales b. public utili-
Ties and those by the United States
or any foreign government or anv
state or Territory, the army and
navy hospitals.
Democrats soIidly AEninnt Ta1.
The Democrats voted solidly
against the sales tax and were ioin.d
by seventeen Republicans.
This vote was regarded generally
as decisive OF the whole question OF
sales tax at this time, but i'm
mediately after it had been an
nounced Senator Smoot offered an
other amendment cmbodying bust
ness sales tax Of one half OF / per
cent on gross sales in excess OF $4,000
year. This went over until to-
morrow. and Senator Smoot said he
did not think consideration Of it
would consume much time.
In the debate on the defeated
manufacturers sale tax plan some
Republican leaders indicated that n
sales tax might have to be provided
for In connection with the soldiers
bonus bill. which they predicted
would be passed at the next session
of Congress.
u.
Discussion of the sales, TAX was
comparatively brief. Senator Smool
CONTINUED on Page 2. Col 4)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
\ HOURS CONSUMED.
i'm SPIRITED DEBATE.
| AT NIGHT SESSION.
Multitude of Resolutions
and Motions Offered Dur.
ing Wrangling.
Z DIRECTORS ADDRESS
COMMITTEE AT START
Main Contention Is Routing
of Machines East of
Laurel Street.
COUNCIL CHAMBER Is pACkED
body -adJournn to Convene Again q,
the Gail of Chair
man.
DIRECTORS ADDRESS
COMMITTEE AT START
COUNCIL CHAMBER Is rAckED
hody -AdIourn~ to Convene again q,
the Gail OF Chair
man-

The jitncy won the flrst fall before
tho Ordinance Committee last nigh,
when that body failed to adop, a
resolution specifying route. after
nunbcrlcss resolutions had been pre-
Hsnted and four hours consumed In
parliamentary wrangIing. spirited
debate. motions to adjourn, caustic
criticism and pleasant repartce. IInv.
ing accomplished nothing, the com
iaittee at 1920 o'clock this morning
ADJOURNED subject TO u call OF the
chair. Every member was in his
seat and practically every one took
part In presenting resolutions and
offering not!ona.
Director w. NJ. Myers and Dircc-
tor Alien j. Sayiile addressed tho
committee in the beginning. Dircc-
tor Saville dwelt upon the economic
|ihase OF the situation, while Direc-
TOR Myers pointed out the traffic sit
uation. Both agreed that II would
be beat for the jitneys. the street
car company and the people served
by the jitneys to have the cars re-
routed of Broad Street. I, was also
conceded that the jitneurs would lose
nothing by the change to either Grace
or Franklin Street. because the peo-
pie who live In the great fan dis
,rict" between Main and Broad
Streets and Laurel Street and the
Boulevard. who had poor stree, car
service. wouio care little whether the
jitneys were on ono street or the
other.
Discuss Brond street Route.
The main contention appeared 70
DO the routing of the jitncys east
OF Laurel Street The various resolu-
tons which were presented, debated.
criticized and voted down, practically
carried the same route west Of Laurel
street The main question seemed
as to whether 10 remove the jitneys
from Broad Street or allow them to
r.main
Those who favored the present ar
rangemcnt won out in the preliml-
naries. although they were not strong
enough to push through resolution
offered by Councilman Smith to ofr!-
cialiy route the iitneys along the
streets now used by them.
!, Tho Council chamber Was packed
with spectators just as II was on
Tuesday night. except the crowd last
night was composed almost entirely
of jitneurs. while that on Tuesday
night was made UP largely of oppo-
nents OF the jitney.
After both Director Savillc and Di-
rector Myers had addressed the com
. mittee, Alderman Winfrec started
things moving. He introduced a
resolution placing the jitneys on
Grace Street coming east. running
them around the City Hall from Ninth
Street. and on up Broad Street to
Bclvidere. with n section prohibiting
the stopphge for passengers on Broa d
strcet. This resolution evoked II
loud protest and some mcrriment. in
view of the fact that while the jit-
Eeys were permitted to run up the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
WILL move DISCHARGE
OF WATSON COMMITTEE
Resolution Today in Senate to
Halt Probe of Alleged
Hangings.
Hanglngs.
tBy Associated Press.I

WASHINGTON, Nov. "a motion
is TO be made in the Senate tomorrow,
Democratic Senator'S announced to-
night, to drop the investigation by
the special Senate committee into the
charges of Senator Watson, Demo
crat. Georgia, that American soldiers
were hanged in France without trial.
Whether partisan Issue would de-
vciop out OF the case was uncertain
tonight, but several Republicans de-
c!ared they were ready to resist the
Democratic motion which Senator
Simmons, Democrat, North Carolina.
said lie planned to offer. He is to
move discharge or dissolution OF the
special investigating committee head
ed by Senator Brandegeo, Republi-
can. Connecticut. which was ap-
pointed last Tuesday under the Sem
ate's orders.
The Simmons motion was agreed
upon after conferences between Re-
publican and Democratic leaders and
Senator Watson, and after presenta-
tion by Mr.. Watson OF letters, telc-
grams and newspaper clippings in
support of his charges. Democratic
Senators claimed that they had assur-
ances from some Republican leaders
that they would not object to the
dissolution Of the BrandeGee commit
tee. but other Republicans declared
they would oppose the Simmons mo-
ton.
Senator Watson said he continued
to effect to presenting the case be-
fore any committee and that he pro-
posed to proceed with his evidence in
the open Senate.
The affair is scheduled to be
brought UP Immediately when the
Senate reconvenes tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
oHio MINERS ORDERED
BACK TO WORK NY I-SroSs

2 no, 10Y Associated Prcss.1
q COLUMBUS, OHIO. Nov ,ob,,
miners who have ceased work In pro.
res, against the Injunction issued in
ishis taerai court at indianapolis abol-
'sn'hs the "check-off" system wero
ordered TO return 10 work bv the
executive board of District No g.
United Mine Workers OF Amer,ca.
after Meeting here today. "
az The same time, Lee Hall. pres,-
dent OF the district. was instructed
10 notify all coal operators that COM
lance with their contract. which in
Guides provision for the ..check on,
system OF collection OF Union dues, is
expected and that violation of IL will
result in strikes,
Strike Would Not DC General
Strikes. should they DO called
would not be general, it was said
oe, only against such companies as
mad discontinued the check. on
The oitieiais took The position, they
announced. that the Injunction was
tCont,nued on Pago 8. Col. a1 = s
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
V7NEY WINS IN FIRST
FALL WHEN ORDINANCE
BODY FAILS OF ACTION
Millions of Marks Gone.
Germans Start a Search
rDy Associated prcss.l

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3.--somc-
body In Germany is holding out
between 500.00o.QOo and 10000 900
marks On the government. accord
ing to recent reports on the Ger
man financial conditions received
here In Official circles.
There have been, according to
some estimates. as many as Co.,
00o.00o.ooo marks bought and sold
speculatiyely. II was explained,
but when the German government
went looking for funds with
which to make It's Preparations pay
ments between GGO.000.000 and
S00.000.000 marks of this amount
could not be accounted for.
Search for the missing marks, IL
was said. brought to light only
about lo0.o0O.oo0, SO the search Is
being conducted.
The explanation of the vanish
Ing German money waa believed
to be In balances set up in foreign
banks by Germans who had sold
marks when speculation was rife
and In stores OF foreign money
boarded in the homes Of thrifty
citizens OF that republic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
futile TO DISCUSS
FOREIGN ALLIANCES
FOR UNITED STATES
Ambassador Harvey De-
clares America Unwilling
for Any Partnership.
DISPELS ILLUSIONS OF
LORD DERBY'S SPEECH
Address at Liverpool Believed
to Be Enunciation of Ad-
ministration's Views.
ny Ralph II. Turner.

United News staff Correspondent.
LONDON, Nov. 3.--In an uncquivo-
cal declaration that the United States
VIII not be drawn into any foreign
all lance whatsoever. Ambassador
George Harvey has definitely extin-
Guished the hope OF England that the
disarmament and Pacific problems
might be solved through triple agree
ments-one between America, France
and England. the other between
America. England and Japan.
Harvey's speech, because OF Its
clear-cut decisivcness and the cont,-
dencc with which II was delivered, is
viewed here as an official enunciation
of the views of the Washington adj
ministration.
Declares Hope Is Futile.
The ambassador. speaking before
the Chamber OF Commerce ut Liver
pool, took his text from the recent
speech OF Lord Derby. In which the
telief was expressed noe only that a
definite alliance between France,
Great Britain and America was de
slrable. but that America would
shortly be willing to Join In such nm
oSt cch'cHt. iAaTNeS tclCTTcu 10 lnlH
hope as futile"
1T seems to have fallen to my un-
happy lot since I have been In Eng
land. TO dispel illusions in respect to
the attitude of the United States
the ami assador declared. "Nevcrthe-
less, cannot escape the conclusion
that nothing will be gained by blink
ing mt the truth. Indeed. can con-
coive OF no moro effective service
or the part OF minister. dcsirous
as am, OF eliminating all causes OF
apprehension, then TO set forth frank
Is any certain'v which may bear upon
tie immodiat. future, however DIS
appointing H. 'haH be to my hearers
Pursuance e this policy. right Or
wrong as II may be. impels me TO
say frankly that the hope voiced by
Lord Derby must be regarded as
futile"
Policy Fixed by Washington.
Harvey reiterated that George
Washington had fixed the foreign
policy OF the United States when he
advised America TO avoid entangling
foreign alliances.
That principle has been reafiirmed d
by rracti, ally all his SUCCESSORS" the
ambassador declared. 1T was rcit-
Grated with great positivencss in our
continued on Page .. Col A.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
GOOD ROADS BILL
READY FOR PRESIDENT
ys5,00OOO0 Measure to Aid In High
way Construction Is Finally
Approved
tBy Associated Press. !

WASHINGTON. Nov. a.-The s75.-
100000 good roads bill for Federal
aid in highway construction was en-
acted finally today, and now goes to
President Harding for approval. The
Senate tonight adopted the conference
report. which previously had been
approved by the House.
AS finally approved. the measure
continues the practice of giving Fed.
eral aid to the States which under
take road construction projects. The
House attempted to have the appro-
priation made as a straight authori-
cation of funds, but receded in con-
ference.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
FLEES FROM PRISON
HIDDEN in A BOX
Fugitive Is Taken From, Steamboat
Few Hours After His
EaCane KS
GBy Associated Press.1

MoCNDsYILLE. w. VA, Nov. g.
Rufus Beem. convicted OF robbery
ana sentenced to serve twelve years
IN The Mate penitentiary here. es-
capped from the prison last night by
hidtne In box OF clothing shipped
from tho Institution. but was cap.
tured several houra later.
shortly after the clothing had been
placed aboard n steamboat for ship
ment down the Ohio River, It was
discovered that Beem was missing,
Prison ofiicfals used the telephone to
advantare. stopped tho boat at Now
Martinsvills, w. =. < and i search
disclosed BEEN hidden Ia 4 boz 9 q I.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
Lloyd George Has Audi.
ence With Ruler at Buck
ingl1am Palace.
SINN FEN CONFIRMS
VISIT OF ULSTER HEAD
Prisoners Under lntcrnmcnt
in Ballykinlar Camp Are I'm
conditionally Released.
IBy Associated Press. ]

LONDON, Nov. 3.-The Prime Min.
istcr had an audience with the King
at buckingham Palace this evening
This was not due to devcIopmcnts
In the Irish negotiations, but fol.
lowed the customary practice tina,
the Premier see the King on his re.
turn to London from Sandringham
1t is believed, however. that Lloy,
George reported to the King on tn,
progress OF the negotiations.
1t is said that the Prime Ministe,
has accepted an invitation to tn.
Lord Mayors banquet. where he vii,
respond to the toast To His Majesty's
ministers and probably Will again
refer TO the Irish situation. 1t had
been previously reported that LLOYD
George would not be able to attend
this banquet.
There was no meeting of the full
conference or the committee today
and no definite arrangements for The
next meeting have been made. Mem
bers of the Sim Fein confirm the
announcement that Sir James Craig
the Ulster Premier. is coming 10
London on the governments invita-
tion to consult with the ministers
only, hut they say that no mere
technicalities will be allowed to pre-
vent the Irish delegates from meet
ing Sir James should 1t be so decided
SIM FEINEitS ARE FREED
FROM BtLLYkINLAR CAME
Ey Associated PreSs1
BELFAST. Nov. 3.-Thc Sim Fein.
ers who have been under interumen,
t,.nntI In,,,a - o. - . ~ a.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-04
To Arbitrate In Cleveland.

CLEVELAND. OHIO, Nov. 3.-At a
conference late today between OFF,
;ials of the Telling Belle Vernon
MIX Company. and Mayor w. s. Fitz-
gerald and other city officials. j. II.
Coolidge, vice-presidcnt OF the milk
company. agreed to arbitrate the
wage reduction proposed by the com
nany. Representatives OF 500 strik-
ing milk wagon drivers will con-
slider the terms of the arbitration
tonight.