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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
GAS-REDUCT|ON
MEASURE TABLED
Increased Cost Of Materials
Causes Mayor to Ask De-
lay in Action.
UNTIL NEXT MEETING
Matter of Shockoc Greek I'm.
provcmcnt Will Come Up
Next Tuesday.
UNTIL n VENT MEETING

Accepting statements from Mayor
AinSlie and Director Of Utilities Traf-
ford. that IL would be unwise at this
time to adopt n resolution providing
for reduction In the price OF gas.
the Finance Committee last night.
upon motion Of Alderman w w.
workman. tabled the papers offered
by the Mayor. Alderman Melton and
Councilman Hlrschbcrs. all calling
for n reduction. until the next rcgu-
lar meeting OF the committee MIR.
that meeting urge reduction. even
II II were but 10 cents lower than
the price now prevailing.
Mayor Ainslic's resolution called
for graduated reduction--a retail
price at Sl.l5. instead OF Sl.30, as now
exists; and Wholesale prices at sl.05
and 10 cents. In accordance with the
amount used. Both the Melton and
the Hirschhcrg resolutions fix tho
price at 81. Nat.
In his statement to the committee
the Mayor SAID the reason why he
wished a temporary delay in the mat
ter was the amazing and startling in
crease apparent in the prices of
material for the manufacture OF gas.
While the city is fairly well pro-
yet. having entered into contracts
las, March at very low figures. the
prices now prevailing were at n
peal. practically as high as they were
two years ago when the present price
of gas was fixed. II. hoped that he
fore the next budget is made IN.
there may he Indications Of a drop in
these prices, and then the commit
zee viii be Ia position to offer a
reduced price to the consumer
Cont OF Production Practically SI.0.
Acco. diar TO figures submitted by
Mr.. Trafford. under the prevailing
prices of material the cost of gas
production viii hc $l.i915. practical
ly sligo. Under the cost Of material
under which the department Is now
working. but which Will cease in
January. the cost Is .s742 MIR. Traf-
ford said ii would Ice wise to defer
action temporarily, until prevailing
conditions changed and clearer
light as to prices for the coming
year was aprarant. lie believes
that after the great winter d.mand
be light enough ahead To warrant "a re.
duction. The prices paid for the
present supply. and that for future
orders. is nero given:
Gas oil. now. .053i n gallon: fu-
turc. .oI5. coke, now. s7S36; future,
1896; gas coal. now. si707: future.
81: steam coal. now. sIS56; future.
S72i. This would make. IL the CON
tract were now signed under the pre-
CONTINUED on Page :. Col s.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
WALSH PREDICTS SUBSTANTIAL
DEMOCRATIC GAINS IN WEST
Chairman OF Senatorial Campaign Committee Sees In
crease III Both . anches of Congress, Due to Cen
eral Discus of Rcpub! II leadership

7t H'7Hblichn and Independent voters
WIN the national and local Republl-
'an administrations" adding that
The national Republican administra-
ton was decidedly unpopular" and
that the people felt that 1t was
drifting. trusting to fate and chance.
"iih"n; any alert vigorous courage
ous leadership"
"pf cours" the tariff. taxation.
"ewb"rry.sE ana bonus are every
where being discussed" be said. but
IN ny opinion the real issue is the
hcruh!.can administration.
The Republicans appear 10 have
p.cnty of money. but this IS not a
year when money innucncca--thc vot-
- are angcS. determined, and their
opinions are already fixed. They are
waiting for their day. November :.
and you can count upon decided
vote Of condemnation or protest.
whichever YOU desire to call a."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
PONz| MUST FACE
STATE COURT JURY
Becomes Defendant on Indic,.
mcnts Alleging Larceny
and Conspiracy.
CONDUCTS OWN ASE
Opens With Reply That Pres
cnt Trial Constitutes Double
Jeopardy.
CONDUCTS OWN C. "A Sc
tBy Associated Press. ]

BOSTON, Oct 23.-Charles Ponzi.
whose scheme OF quick riches for all
investors In international postal re-
ply coupons two years ago resulted
in a Federal sentence for using the
mails TO detraud. became a defend
ant in Superior Court today on in
dictmeHts alleging larceny and con-
spiracy.
rorai came into court with an
armtul Of books and papers and an
Eounc"d tina, nc would conduct his
own case. He was assigned 10 "A
thole within the bar Enclosure. hu,
at his Side was Sheriff Earl y. Blake
Of plymouth County. Ponzi. who Is
serving his fve-year Federal sem
t"n@e AZ the Plymouth jail. VIII spend
each n!&h' in his cell. The trial Is
expected 10 last several weeks.
Agents Also on TrinI.
FIVE OF the dappcr hnancier's $
agents In the sale OF the coupons
were placed on trial with him.
charged with larceny and With being
acc ssories Before the fact of lar
ceny.
ion"i looking considerably older
'han wh"n. two years ago, he trav-
eisd the streets Of Boston in an ex-
Dcns'vc limousine. presented several
motions To Judge Frederick Fosdick
Moving that the indictments be
quashed. h. contcuded tina, his trial
would constitute double jeonardy in
,hat IN" offcuscs alleged were based
on substantially the same evidence
facts and circumstances as those
upon which h- was held by the
United states D!strIc, Court. and
that the Indictment to which he
al"adrA guilty in that court con
,a:ncd ALLEGATIONS substantially the
same "a those upon which the state
aow seeks 10 try him.
ChasScs WitncAscs Corrced.
ronzi also declared that the state
indictments were obtained from a
54ry which had heard witnesses who
we're Undue H. cocT"cd or coached
by the ATTORNEY General, J. Weston
Allen. or h's assistant. Albert Hur-
vitz." or persons acting for those
officials, into Withholding from the
grand jury such material facts and
evidence rs would have resulted In
his ADVANTAGE. as Well as in giving
testimony contrary TO the truth"
PurZi fu.ihc contends that ma
tcrial facts and evidence were inten-
tiona.ly withheld from the grand
jury which would have resulted in
a mo bill"
The charges against Ponzi were
contained ia twelve indictments al
lcE!nE larg"ly larceny In six cou,,s.
conspiracy H. one. and charging him
with hcinc; an accessory before the
fact OF larceny In FIVE others
The trial that opened today
marked the conclusion OF long
fight by Attorncy-General Allen to
n-ing Ponzi 20 trial in a State court
The United States Supreme Court
ruled that he might be so tried
4 jury was obtained today. and
:hc State Will hegin presentation OF
evidence tomorrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
MEASURE
WINS BY J TO 4
Council Body on Streets Rec
ommends Ordinance for
Adoption.
w L II L 0 l. L FEATURE
Expcc, Paper to Encounter
Opposition in Board
of Aldermen.
W | r II TOLL FEATURE

BY the vote OF to ;, and despite
strenuous efforts on the part OF Al
derman ordway Fuller to defeat the
nhpcr. the Streets Committee Of civ
Council last night recommended the
ordinance granting to the Boulevard
bridge Corporation tho right to erect
bridge over James River from the
Chesterfield side OF the stream to "A
point at the extreme eastern border
Of Byrd Park
The company Is authorized TO
at any time Within five years. take
over the property at cost not ex-
ceed!ng two-thirds OF the original
outlay. The bridge Is to cost about
$lia.ooo. Is 10 he constructed OF steel
and concrete, and Is TO have a road :
bed twenty feet wide. with tive-foot
sidewalks. The structure is to be
erected under supervision OF the ri.
rector Of Public Works. and will
accommodate any traffic which may
develop within the next ten years.
according TO the engineers
Discussion OF the project occasioned
much heated debate. Councilman
John W. Moore led the Ggh, for the
bridge. pointing ont the many ad-
vantaSes II would oitcr. not only the
people OF the South side. hut those
Of Richmond at large" He showed
that the increased valuations would
bring large sums into the city treas
ury from added taxes.
Oppose Toll Feature.
Aldermen Fuller. Epps and Gunst
opposed strenuousiy any sort Of toll
bridge. while neither thought the
northern abutmcnt should enter tho
city park. George r.. Wise and
others pointed out the advantages
offered by tho bridge. and Director
Sariile said that the proposed s;ruc-
ture would take care OF the situation
for maHy years. and would cost the
city nothing
The committee refused by a 5-to-4
vote. 10 accept an amendment cut
ting out the toll feature. the pcr-
s"nncl Of the vote being the same as
that on the final passage of III. meas
ure. The vote was sienifiCuni The
four Aldermen. on the committee
We're unit against the propositions
continued on rage . Column -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
lie Assoclated rreas.l

NASRiNLiTON. Oct. 23.-Improvcd
business conditions and increased
employment. with almost no id!a
men seeking work. now obtain In
practically all sections Of the United
States. according TO an official re-
por, 'odny by the Department Of
Labor. The conclusion TX based upon
'eisGraphic responses To query
sent out through the United states
Employment Service 10 every State
The agents Of the service in their
answers Indicating AN almost uni
rcrsai shOrtag. OF common labor
and very gradual demand for
skilled workmen In a wide variety Of
trades and occupations.
Shortage Frit In New Enginnd.
Ia Massachusetts,. Connecticut and
other Ncw England States common
iator shortage was said TO bc pru-
nounced. ana building trades work
ers :ully employed. In Illinois the
department found the Industrial SIT
uatiOn better than IL has been In
he past twO years" and IN Michigan
and Ohio similar Improvement was
uotcd.
In sew York State clerical helm
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
HOLD PARLIAMENTARY
ELECTION NOVEMBER Is
Voters Are Puzzled to Find
Issue on Which Fish,
i Made.
LLOYD GEORGE Is SILENT
Ircs"nt iicnd az Government IA
pcctcd To Announce Policy In
Glasgow speech.
IBy Associated Press !


LONDON. Oct, 23.-Andrew Ronsr
Law today in the traditional phrase
o: the court circular Kissed hands
unon his appointment as Prime Min
ister and First Lord of the Treas
ury." and thus becomes England's
irst Canadian Premier
Today was devoted to the formalt.
ties necessary In monarchical
country 10 change in the govern
ment. The King in the morning
gave an audience 10 and took formal
.eavc Of the outgoing Prime Minister.
Lloyd George. Then came the
In!onist meeting in the afternoon.
when Bonar Law was unanimously.
elected leader OF the party. This
was followed by AN audience a,
buckingham Palace, when Bonar
Law. at the Kings !nvitation. under
'o"k 10 FORM u new administration
Hold Priv! Council Tomorrow,
The King Viii hold privy coun-
ell. probably Wednesday, il the Prime
Minister has by then completed hi;
ministry. for the swearing in of the
new ministers. The King will. on
the advice OF the Prime Minister.
proclaim the dissolution Of PurIia- :
Ment Thursday and. according To
present arrangements. e.ections will
he held November ~.
Sonar Law is understood to have
h.s cabinet list almost completed. and
Al Is rApccted II will be announced
tomorrow. II Is the almost universal
op.rion that he succeeds to n most
difficult and oncrous task. and many
Misgivlnss are heard as 10 whether
hiS health Will stand the inevitable
strain. hut he has made IL quite
''c"' that. II he finds his health un-
eHCal TO the task. he shall he al
lowed quietly 10 step aside.
situation Held Unique
lhc situation is unique In the an
na.s a! british election politics. In
'iSMnch as with only three weeks to
ihc ciection date. none OF the lead
"rS mas yet announced his polIcy ;
e"ch side appears 10 waiting on th,
other
Lloyd GEORGES opponents are max :
ins merry with the suggestion that
me sword he announced himself as
ordnd!sh!ng when he left London Sat.
Irday must have been lost somewhere
on ;hr way 20 Leeds
Tie only real question before the
electorate Is whether they wish To
De governed by coalition. But that
"'A''''N pIbptTIE pc described a
election plank. because, except IN the
quite unanticipated result OF a tre-
n!endous landslide in favor OF one
particular party. IL Is almost Ger
tain no party VIII he returned strong
enough TO form IA government with
out the cooperation OF some other
party.
ireland an Agreed Question.
Sonar Law confirms that ireland IS
AN agreed question, and he further
miimated clearly and frankly at the
hiohIst meeting today that tarin
reform. protection would not form an
i,"m OF his policy. And since I.loyd
i'orEe has announced himself as n
iiec Trader this question cannot come
u the front, as both the Liberal and
"r"E parties are In favor Of free
''':r Prime Minister promises
" q ..n ais policy In his coming
."e't ~ Glasgow, hut jud,;!uC FROM
~
.s..u.cI on Paw. r,l
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
UNEMPLOYMENT ENDS
AS BUSINESS IMPROVES
THROUGHOUT COUNTRY
Government Reports From All Sections Show Jobs
Have Absorbed Supply of Workers, With La
Dor Shortage Seen in New England.

vas said TO show the only over.
supply of workers. In the far West,
California. along with increased en-
ploEm.nt. was said TO have a lack
OF railroad cars as factor holding
bch iul! employment. Similar re-
ports of car shortage also were re-
cc!ved from Iowa and Kansas. but
Increased employment was also SAID
TO have been noted In recent weeks
building Boom Helpful.
IN the Southeast. Alabama and
North Carolina cited building opera.
lions as source Of betterment
Oklahoma. where employment con
dit!ons "cre declared to be normal
Tor this scason." the future outlook
Tor workers was said TO be only
fair. Ncw Jersey and Pennsylvania
likc other manufacturing States.
"cre said 10 be taking more work
.rs into plants
The farm Ia Dor bureau OF the Em-
pioyment Service. covering general
Mid Western territory In its survey
reported an existing demand for
farm laEor which exceeded the sun
ply. with every Indication that
this situation VIII continue for some
time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
NEW PROSECUTOR
FOR JERSEY CRIME
State Appoints Wilbur A.
Mott to Solve Double
Murders.
HAS ENTIRE CHARC E
Names James A. Mason, De.
tcctivc. Second i'm Com
mand-To Start Anew.
HAS ENTIRE CHARGE
icy Universal servlce.l

NEW BRUNSWICK, y. j.. Oct. 90.
-Wiibu. :. Mott today was ap.
po!0Ted deputy attorney general In
complete charge OF the investisn-
t!on into the mystery surrounding
IN" murders Of the Rev Edward W.
Hall and his beloved choir singer.
Mrs. Eleanor Mills.
The appointment was made a, the
direction % Suprcme Cour, Justice
Parker, and - = result OF publ!ca
,ion through Jniycrsa! Service o:
ihe Rev. Mr lIa!is love diary and
Wonder Heart" letters which showed
,aat the probe had been completely
bumS!cd during the last six weeks.
As the State interviewed the pub
lie was promised n new deal
Mott Familiar with Cnne.
The criminal or criminals re-
sponsible FOR this acndish murder
must be punished" MIR. Mort prom :
isci tonight Il have certain the
cries which II would not be wise
for me to discuss At this time. I
have followed tho developments In
;hc case closely. and am prepare
10 take charge"
4
prosecutor or ass!s1nn, prosecutor
for the last eighteen years at New
ark.
Il 60 into this case open minded. ''
continued MIR. Mott. and with one
thouEh,-that the public wishes me
To ind out who murdered The Rev
Hall and Mrs. Mills"
Mr.. Mott said he would appoint
James a. Mason. detective of
Newark. as second in command OF
the investigation.
Il intend to call in every possible
person who has ideas and can help
solve this case" Mr.. Mott added.
Does this mean you Will cal! hi
Ellis Parker. the Burlington Coun-
~ dctcctivc?' he was asked
''ElliS Parker is in wan, his
aid and tha aid OF every other per-
son who knows anything about the
case or has a record as a solver OF
crime mysteries"
Uinmcs "Trnincd Crim,nnIs."
Parker already has made an in
vcs'iEation Of the murder scene and
Si!d he was Of thr opinion trained
criminals had pulled the stunt"
Miss Florence NJ North. woman
attorney for Charlotte Mills. l6-year-
"id daughter OF Mrs. Mills. said to-
uay She holds similar View.
me more We pursue every phase
or inc numerous clues furnishe d
u.s." said Miss North. "the more ap-
parent ii becomes that one person
IN certain family group planned
this crime.
This person called to his or her
a'd the leading member OF n band
or criminals This band operates
extensively in New Jersey. but did
not originate In New Brunswick.
This person was undoubtcd,v
present when the murders were com.
mit1ed and this person is the ono
who was carried away by motives
or personal vengeance and slashed
the throat OF Mrs Mills.
Hired assassins have never bcen
known to muti.ate body. who
then except the man or woman who
planned the crime would have Gu,
her throa,?"
The prediction of carly indie, :
mcnts was exploded today when The
hoid-over September grand jury re-
nrnea batch of Indictments. none
Of which have any bearing on tho
Hall case.
The body has been held over for
further service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
ASSERTS DECALOGUE
IS NOT FOR WOMEN
lnv rnlvcrsal Sorvlcel

LONDON. oct 23.--'rhe Ten Com
mandments do not apply to women.
and, therefore. the commandments
must be revised 10 meet modern con-
dit!ons. declared Ambassador George
Harvey tonight in an address to the
Authors club.
/; tho commandments are not re-
vis"d. according TO Colonel Harvey,
n specific dccaloGuc must bc con-
strncted for tn" guidance OF women
As the throloS!ans have been un-
willing 10 solve the problem. said
the ambassador the authors must
Ambassador iiarvcy's subject was.
Have Women Souis?" lie ala not
answer the question. but spoke for
an hour to show that women were
treated merely as property In the
O.d Testament. lie cited Moses as
a lady-k!!l"r. who ciasscd wives
with slaves and beasts OF burden.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
BROKERS ARE LINKED
WITH MAIL ROBBERiES
lRv Associatea press.l

MlNNEArOLIS. MiNN. oct. 33.-
some rr"niuent New York ana Chi-
cago brokers VIII he arrested as
result OF Investigation by postal IN
sp"ctors OF the disposition ot bend.
stolen In two big mail robhsries. i.
was announced here today hy f. a.
Re'dy. inspector. Of New York. be-
fore h' departed TO direct the new
Developments.
other deve!opm ents today included
tho arrest OF two more OF the twenty
six persons indicted by tho grand
jury for alleged completely In the
plot to dispose OF stolen securities.
Those arrested were James Q. Harrip.
real estate dealer. and Iithur Y.
steiner. bond broker. Both. pleaded
not guilty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
SENATOR SHIELDS
FAVORED FOR BENCH
IIsv Universal ScryiccI

WASHINGTON. Oct ~. President
Harding. II WAS learned today. has
definitely made ny his mind to ap-
point senator John X Shields, OF
Tennessee. 10 the United states Su-
preme Court 10 take the place soon
to be vacated by Justice William r.
Day. Both the resignation OF Justice
Day and tho appointment OF Senator
Shields are e:Sected to be announced
formally this week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
CUTTER WITHOUT FUEL;
i. S. OFFICIALS ABOARD
fnv Aesoclated rrcss. l

SAN FHANCISCO. oct. ?3--Thc
coast-guard cutter Mo!avc. with a
party .! government officials aboard.
is drifting approximately :oo miles
west OF Honolulu with It's fucl sup
ply derlcicd. according TO wireless
messages picked up at san Diego
and received here late today by the
marine department OF the San Fran
cisco Chamber OF Commerce. The
fleet tug Suanadin left Pearl TIarbOr
i. H., yesterday. to give aid TO the
Mojavc The government officials
arc on n cruise.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
nc"rres, seven in schooI Clash.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL. Oct. ga
"rr"nptory writ addressed to sheriff
f.t"rs. Of Cook County (Chicago).
directing him to arrest seven mem
bcrs of the Chicago school board par
doned by Governor Small after they
were ordered fined and imprisoned
Tor contempt OF court, was issued to.
day by the Illinois Supreme Court.
TIE writ ordered that fines be i'm
posed on three women members Of
the board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
PLAN STRIKE TO FORCE
ALL INTO MINERS UNION
Try Associated rrcss.l

LONDON. oct. 23.--Thc union min
ers have posted notices throughout
the South Wales mining district that
general striko OF the miners Will
occur fortnight hence. unless the
nonunion miners Join tho federation
and 100 per cont union member sh ip
is obtained meanwhile.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
spain wnr. on Fishermen.
Try Associated Prcss.l

MADRID. Oct. 23.---An official COM
mrn!quc today reported Spanish re-
connaissance along the Moroccan
coast 10 divert the attention OF the
tribesmen. Warships and airplanes
effected demonstration by cannon
aiding and bombard!ng the tribes
mems concentrations. the commu.
niquo stated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-24
The Weather

Fair today and tomorrow, cooler to-
JaJI rising temperature to-
morrow.
tFor full weather report SEQ page -
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-08-26
Grand Dance at Red Men Hall.

4 grand dance was gwen ny ,hr
voune, men Of DonaidsonVilIc at Fed
Men hall last Monday night. II was
originally intended to give the dance
at the fair grounds pavilion, but late
in the afternoon it was discovered
that there was no transformer al the
latter place and that it would be I'M
pOssible to have electric lights, 1t WaS
then decided to have the affair at the
Red Men hall. The event DIRE"
an enormous crowd from all parts OF
the surrounding country, many beng
attracted through curiosity to hear
the music Of the much heraIded Texas
Original LAKELAND Six, and 1t Is sald
that no less than 100 automobile les
were parked in the vicinity Of the
hall. Another dance VIII be given by
the same young men at the 1aif
grounds pavilion next Thursday night
by which time everything, including
electric lights, will be in readiness
and in shape. The Texas Orlglna!
Jazzland Six will furnish music and
dancing will begin at8:3O o'clock. On
t. same day. from / to p. m. the
Jazzlandcrs will discourse music at
the Community Theatre.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-08-26
CATHOLIC CHURCH FAIR.
Program of Events for
Big Festival Sept. 9 and 10.

Things are shaping up fast for the
big fair and festival to be given at
the fair grounds Saturday and Sun
day, September 9 and 10 and every
thing indicates that the affair will
be one of the grandest of the kind
ever staged in Donaldsonville. An
elaborate and diversified program of
amuSements for each day has been
prepared and include features to suit
all ideas and tastes. The program
includes harness races at l p. M;
baseball at o'clock; boxing contest
at 5, and big show by vaudeville en-
tertainers Of the Orleans Council No.
.714, Knights of Columbus, composed
of thirty people. Their singing,
dancing and funny jokes have de
lighted many audiences, they will
please and amuse you.
One of the unique attractions Of
the festival will be the historical pa
geant, portraying anciept and mod
ern times, throughout the day Sun
day.
The restaurant will be a distinctive
feature and will be in charge of ex
pert epicures. Meals will be served
in tempting manner. There will be
twenty different booths at which ice
cream, cake, candies, soft drinks, toys
and many other things will be sold at
popular prices, and there will be a
big bazaar where innumerable fancy
and useful articles will be on sale.
Music will be furnished by Clai-
borne Williams brass band and or
chestra. There will be no charge for
admission to the grounds and cars
vii be parked free inside of the race
track.
The purpose of the big fair and
festival is to raise funds to liquidate
the balance due on the old church
debt Everybody is invited to at
tend and to contribute their mite
towards making the event the big
success that it deserves.