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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
OFFER TO CHARITY
MADE BY WELLS
Tells Clubs He Will Donate
Weeks Receipts a,
Academy.
HIS PLAN IS INDORSED
Temporary Committee to Fa.
-ilitate Consideration
Appointed.
HIS PLAN is INDORSED

JAKE Wells has offered TO donate
the gross receipts OF the Academy Of
MUSIC Tor one week. the last in Ian.
uary or the first in February, 10 char
'ty. III" proposes. under the ausnices
oil kichmond's civic clubs. to pu, on
u twice day show. Including pro-
iesslohh acts from the Lyric. local
'aleh' that has been developed by his
organization and has appeared At the
Bijou or Colonial. a new picture each
nay. thirty piece orchestra and
o'hcr entertaining features. tho en-
llre gross proceeds TO go TO charity
Mr.. Wells makes no stipulation other
than his request that worthy chari-
ties receive the full amount from the
sale OF tickets.
The offer OF Mr.. Wells was present
cd 10 representatives OF Richmond
organizations interested in civic ad-
Nancement. who were entertained by
him AT luncheon at Murphy's Ho,cl
yesterday. Attending the luncheon
were Thomas B. Howell. former pres
idcnt and representing the Kiwanis
Club: Rev. III. II. c. Maclachlan, u. d..
preside mt. Lions Club: Il. f. Hotze.
Jr. president, Richmond Advertising
Club; Wilmer l.. O'Flaherty. president
Richmond First Club: John C. White,
president Rotary Club: Mrs. s. II.
Bemiss, representing the Housewives
League Mrs. j. +. Bowman. State
president Womcn's Business and Pro-
fcssional Clubs: Mrs. l.. II. Burton,
president Woman's Business and Pro-
fcssional Clubs. and w. 4. CLARKE. Jr.,
secretary Retail Merchants Associa-
tion.
Those present gave unanimous
vote of thanks and appreciation to
MIR Wells for his offer and the pro-
ject was Endorsed officially by the
presidents of the Advertising Club
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
j. S. REMAINS OUT
Of PARIS PARLEY:S
America Will Take No Part
in Prcmicrs' Confer.
cncc.
CUNO HAS A SURPRISE
German Chief Reportc d
Ready 10 Sign Four.Power
Peace Pact.
CUNO HAS A SURPRISE
LEV Associated Press. !

PARIS. Dec. a?.-Pcrsistent reports
that the United States would partic-
ipate in some form in next week s
conference nf the intcrallied Pre-
miers were definitely eliminated to-
day upon the receipt of news that
the United States government would
take no part in the meeting.
Unofficial but authoritative infor-
nation reached Paris today that the
American administration regards the
forthcoming rrcmicrs meeting as
purely AN European affair and as
not warrantinS Intervention by the
United States.
Mn! Take EIcVcnth-Hour Step.
Although II lis not believed the
State Department at Washington has
made any statement on tho matter.
interested governments, on inquirinS
in responsible American sources.
were informed that there did not seem
to be the slightest chance OF Amcri-
can participation. There was some
suggestion. however. that the break
ing UP of tho conference and the
probability that this certainly would
be followed by French seizures in
Germany. might provoke som c
Continued on Page q Col 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
SHIPS BATTLE Gal ES
IN NORTH ATLANTIC;
TWO MAY HAVE. SUNK
Fear Schooner Lost With
Four in Chesapeake Bay
lRy Assoclated rrey~.l

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. pee. %.
The schooner Maizic Peabody.
from baltimore. December Il, for
Norfolk. with 4 crew OF four men,
is believed lost somewhere in
Chesapeake Bay. The little ycs-
sci was sighted last Friday about
hfty miles north of Old Point.
headed in this direction. but all
efforts since that time to locate
or ascertain her position or plight
have proved futile.
captain Walker. 4Ii Massa-
chusetts Avenue. Norfolk. was
consignee at Norfolk for the ves-
sell and was to haze loaded her.
he said yesterday plenty Of time
had elapsed since Friday for the
ship 10 arrive and report. but he
had been unable TO locate any one
'lth informatic' as 10 where 1.
could be. The Maizic Peabody 4.
vessel OF about 800 tons ca
pacity. II was In bailas, on tho
voyage down the bay cap,ain
Walker said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
BANDITS HOLD UP DINERS; FLEE
WITH $4,000 GEMS AND CASH
Eight Armed Men Enter Road souse and Rob Fifty
Guests-Teephone Wires and Ignition Systems
of Autos Are Tempered With

roadhousc. the ninth remaining out
side. cutting the telephone wires and
tampering with the ignition systems
Of all the automobiles in the yard
When the eight had seated them
selves and ordered meal. one OF
them walked over to A piano player
and said:
Let somebody play that can play"
The bandit then began playing and
when the interest OF the guests had
ccntered upon him. his companions
flashed revolvers and ordered
hands up"
After robbinG the guests and a
small safe belonging to the pro-
prictor of the roadhouse. known only
as Kid Harris. the bandits escaped
In their three automobiles. Pursuit.
was baked when. the ignition sys.
TENS on the rsmaining machine.
failed TO operate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
FOES OF KLANSMEN
WILL CARRY FIGHT
INTO HOUSE CAUCUS
Sympathy for Ku-Klus Bar to
SpeakersI,ip Support, Cal
Iran ASSERTS.
IEy Associated Press.l

WASHINTON. Dec. Rcprcsen :
tative Gallivan. Democrat. Massa-
chusetts. declared in a statement to-
day that Democrats who so before
the party caucus as candidates for
Speaker OF the House in the new
Congress will be called upon by
Northern Democrats Representatives
to say where they stand on the
question OF the Ku-KluN Khan
Mark you" said Mr.. Gallivan. Nv e
are going TO watch Ku-K lux Demo
Gratis from the Southland. who he r
they come from Texas or any other
States, and they will get no support
from Democrats in the North unless
at tho caucus. which Will bc called
TO select the party candidate for the
speakcrship. these men pronouncc C
their absolute and unequivocai op-
position TO the infamous. organiza-
ton which at present holds tho
front page in our daily newspapers"
Mr.. Gallivan declared that, while
he had no candidates OF h own, he
would not support Representative
Garrett, TENNESSEE. acting Demo
cratic leader. because of his vote
against the soldier bonus. IIo said
he also opposed Mr.. Garrett because
he voted for an amendment to the
retirement aot which would prohibit
any Federal employe from receiving
the benefits thereof if he had at any
time been allied with any labor union
,or, any. organization Of. such a char
acter"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
MODIFIED DRY LAW TO BE
URGED IN NEW YORK STATE
Municipal Ownership Bill, Giving Cities Power to Own
Public Utilities, Will Be Introduced
in the Senate Soon. at!&

4. That purchase should be by sale
OF certificates covering tho capital
required. which would draw q. !,
and DO backed by the credit Of ths
municipality.
Those closest TO Smith tonight ad-
vised the reading OF the wet plank
OF the Democratic platform for tndi-
cation of administration prohibition
policies.
Tho plank follows;
Recognizing that the interpretation
or the eighteenth amendment 10 the
Federal Consultation expressed in the
Nolstead act has resulted in wide
spread contempt and violation Of tho
law in illegal traffic in liquors and
in official corruption. we insis, upon
Congress enacting such modification
OF the Solstead' act rs shall legaiizc.
subject to the approval of the people
OF the state OF New York. the usa
OF beer and light wines under The
careful restrictions impoasd By tho
law passed in New York ,s,1eco.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
tBy Universal servicc.I

ALBANY. y. Y. Dec. 29.--Govern.
or-eiect Smith stated today that he
understood the municipal ownership
bill To he introduced in the state
Legislature would follow closely tho
Wagner Donohue bill passed by the
State Senate in 1919.
This measure provided:
!. That any municipality in the
State might own and operate any
or all OF its public utilities.
.. That in event the city and the
private owners OF utility failed TO
agree upon n fair price. this matter
should he determined by condsmna-
ton proceedings.
., That tha residents OF munich
pality should pass upon the contem-
plated purchase OF a utility at "A spec
ial election, or could initiate the
purchase OF a utility al u special
purchase PROPOSAL by petition if&the
governing cody Of the city failed 10
take action. "a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
tBy Associated Prcss.]

DETROIT. Dec. 29.-Nine armed
bandits. who are said 10 have in
vaded an outlying roadhousc carly
this morning. held up the diners,
roobed small safe and escaped with
cash and tewelry said to total ap-
proXiinately S2s.o00, arc being sought
today by county and city authori-
ties. although no official report of
he holdup and robbery has been
made.
Despite reports that between nifty
and sixty guests were at the road .
house when the holdup occurred, au-
thorities late today were having diff
hcultY In learning what took placc.
The story in which they place the
greatest crcdenco is that tho nine
men drove up to. tho roadhouse in
three automobiles. Eight OF the
bandits are said to have entered the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
SUSPECT IS HELD
Nam Believed 20 he Grover BerEdoII,
Draft Dodgcr. Arrested.

10y
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. Dec. 90
Sheriff Jones. OF Leon County. an
nounccd tonight that while he did
not believe young man taken from
train here yesterday was Grover
Cleveland BerGdoll. the prisoner will
bc held until il is established that
he is not the previous draft dodser.
Wide publicity has been given thai
Bergdoll was en- route to this coun
try as seaman on n German vessel
bound for Gulf port and his photo
Eraph has been published III the
newspapers. \ constable. who met
train from the West, saw man
who he said rescmbled Bcrgdoll's
photograph and he arrested him. The
prisoner claims he is WIN. Jones, OF
Erie. IA. His ingerprints have
heen forwarded To Washington for
comparison with those of Rergdoll
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
THE TIMES-DISPATCH
-ANNUAL-
Financial andBusiness
Review and orecast
TO BE PUBLISHED
Sunday, December 81

will include the most important and distinguished
group OF contributors that have been presented
this notable achievement in the newspaper field
Some of the contributors this year will be:
Our Position In
OF fusiness
Washington
correspondent
Co
The stock Exchange io:: scymour
stock Exchange
N"lrohd
department.
he Alfred r. Thorn
citation OF Railway Executives
The of
OF
Goa Age
Fertilizer Charles MacDowel
Cotton Textile Industry Robert Amoy
OH Joseph
Economics
ng. O
Shoe
Agricultural
Avery & Sons
FOREIGN Trade wniaY financial department
Domestic Commerce.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
AMERICA MAKES
NEW PLEA IN AID
OF ARMEN|ANS
Calls on Turkey to Permit
Refugees Safe Return
Home.
URGES RESTORATION
OF THEIR PROPERTIES
Lausanne Conference Con.
tinucs Deadlockcd on All
Large Issues.
TURKS HAVE EYE on FAIRS
Sec Possibility OF Entente Disruption
Over Rcpnrntions-Mny Fight
for MosuI.
URGES RESTORATION
OF THEIR PROPERTIES
TURKS HAVE EYE on FAIRS
Sec Posnihility of Entente DInruptIon
over Rcpnrntion"-Mny Fight
for MosuI.
tBy Associated Press.

LAUSANNE. Dec. ao.-Amcrica
made another appeal today in behalf
of tho Near East refugees. when the
Delegates representing the United
states al the Near Eastern pcace con-
terence prnse ntod an earnest plca
tina; in tho general amnesty arrange.
mcnts to he negotiated with Turkey
suitable provisions be made for
Armenian and other refugees who
fed from Turkey and may wish 10
return TO their homes. The Amer
leans asked that Turkey engage TO
restore TO these refugees their prop-
trty.
What action the entente nations
NH take on the plea OF Armenia for
national home in Turkey will prob-
ably be decided tomorrow morning
~ this time the delegates OF Grea,
Britain. France and Italy. will CON
h'der the petition which the Armon.
tans presented TO the conference a
icw days ago.
No ProRreas in Committee
NO progress was made today by
thc' suhcommission on minorities. be-
fore which the American appcsl wa.
presented when general cu.stinns of
amnesty were under discussion. The
Jurists TO whom the amnesty clause
% Inc proposed treaty was submitted
tcPorteh thcy were unable to agree
rs both the Turks and Greeks had
interiected too many controversial
political considerations
confronted by persistent Turkish
objections tho subcnmmiszion. voted
10 drop the British amendment .,inu-
ia,lnS the appointment OF learu.
O.. nations representative 10 suDorvIsc
4I'hc!s treatment OF minorities.
Deadlock Continues.
Inc conference deadlock on ,he hir
issues continues; apparently Anrora
must sncak before the Ottoman dole
S"'es can make concessions OF a ma.
'ufe 70 ease the present delicate posi
Inn or tho negotiations
ne entire situation has been srh.
mi'tfh by telegraph to the Anger,
authorities, while Hassan Rev. tho
.ftrd ottoman plenipotcntiary who
Ky recently for AnEora to outline
me STATUS OF the negotiations IN
Mustapha kcmai Pasha. ana ,b.
Grand National Assembly 10 d,o 10
arrive at the Nationalist capitaI ,o.
DAY. "P''d' 10
no allies meanwhile arc nrcn,-j,-
rough draft Of the pcsce ,rr.,y
winch viii contain the aIIicJ Gov,
option Of the various clauses and
ttont!Rucd on l'acc Cri
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30

which struck near Provincctown.
Mass. scnd-is her crew OF six ashore
In a brccchcs buoy. An uncontirmcd
rcpor, had 1t that she was carving
q cargo OF liquor.
Shipping offices in New York. Hal
flax and other ports were lombard
cd with wireless messages from
liners reported delays caused by
midw!ntcr storms.
The Bercngaria. bearing Ambassa
CONTINUED on Page 2. Col. g.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
STERLING GAIT DIES
hro'her-in-Lnw OF Mrs. Woodrou
wilson. Pneumonia Victim.
[Ry Associated Pres.

rhE'ERlCk, MD. Dec. o3.-Ster-
ling Gait. hrotiier-in-lav of Nr.
woodrow Wilson. wife of tho forner
PRESIDENT, died at his home at EN-.
mittsburS, last night of lobar pncu-
nonia. He was 81 years old
MT. Gait for some years pubIisbeo
me EmmittsburE Chronicle. a week =
~ newspaper. hut several years ago.
when ms health began to fail he
'eu from ac'ifc newspaper work
lie vas prominent in Democrat.
politics.
MI IaH was member of the
state Board of Education and of the
hoard OF visitors or the Maryland
state School for the Deaf
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
EXECUTE TWO IN ERIN
Alleged Rebels Are Put to Death at
Kilkenny.
tBy Associated Press.

BY Associated Pressl
DUBLIN. Dec. 29.-Two more men
were put TO death today as enemies
OF the Irish Free State. Their name y
were given in the official account Of
the executions, which took place at
Kilkenny, as Pelling and Murphy
Ihc onicial report says they were
arrested December Is. and were
round guilty of possessing arms and
ammunition. They were also charged
with being concerned in a raid in
Which property was stolen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
Is Told by Senators Presi-
dent Is Sending Out
''Fcclers.'
i TEMPESTUOUS DEBATE
OVER THE AMENDMENT
Idaho Senator'S Plan Attacked
by Johnson, Watson
and Moses.
Iry Associafod pros.

y.
WASHINGTON. Dec o?.-Thc fght
over the proposal ot Senator Bora h
tina; President Harding call an ESQ
nomic conference came to ScuSa-
tioual climax in the Senate today.
when the Idaho senator announced
that he would withhold his proposed
amendment to tho naval aDpropria-
tion bill on administration assur-
ances given by Senator Watson. Of
Indiana. that the President already
was sounding out tho situation in A
way which might lead TO some move
ment which would aid the adjust
ment of conditions prevailing in
Europe.
Senator Borah made known his
decision during the debate after Sem
ator Watson. one of the adm;nistra-
tion spokesmen who was instrument
tai in lining up the administration
iorccs in opposition to the proposal.
appealed to the Idaho senator not to
press his proposed resolution for sub
stantially the same reasons outlined
ia President IIardiEg's letter OF yes
;erday.
Administration "Fcclcrs."
Senator Watson disclosed that ad.
ministratio "fcelerS'' had tecn made
as TO European policy and referred
to the statement in Prcsidtt Hard
lHS ltilcT tnAt IL was necessary frSt
to ascertain whether overtures for a
conference would he welcome"
And | go so far as to say" said
tho Indiana Senator. that that has
been done and that the things that
have been undertaken may. II sue
ccsSfully continued. go so far as ~
result in the holding OF a conference
in the future"
Senator Watson then suggested
that Senator Rorah withhold his
amendment on the ground that the
administrations course would be
embarrassed.
Senator Borah asked whether the
administration negotiations" were
tor the purpose OF calling this con.
ference"
mo. not negotiations" Senator
Watson rcDlicd. What said was
that ftclers' had been put out: that
the foreign nations were being
sounded With a view TO finding out
whether the United States may he
helpful. and that In my opinion it
might lead TO a conference: that had
no authority whatever to say that |
Continued on PaEe IL, Col. S.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
DENIAL BY ASQUITH
Says He VIII Not Succeed Gcddc, n
Washington.
by Universal Service.

by Universal Service
LONDON. Dec. 29.-"So far as I
know there is no truth in the sug-
Eestion that am to succeed Sir
Auckland Geddcs as ambassador at
WashinSton." said former Premier
II. III. Asquith. when asked about
the report tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
Florida Congressman Loscs Son.

AKELAND. FLA. Dec. 29-Ossian
W.. Drane. "a. only son of Congress
man III. j. Drane. died here today
after several weeks illness. lie was
member of the American Legion
and several clubs. The funeral will
be held tomorrow,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30

CONTINUED on Page .. Col. 7J
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-30
The Weather

IncrensinR cloudiness. with slouiy y
rlsinS temperature, todnyy tomor-
row. unsetflcd and warmer.
tFor full weather report SOC page ~
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-12-08

and carried Its emblem. The Ma
uoual Tuberculosis Association was
the sales agent and 95 per cent oil
the proceeds was used in tuber-
culosis work. Prior to the world
war the remaining FIVE per cent went
into the administrative expenses -ot
the Red Cross.
Upon the expansion of the Red
Cross during and following the war
N was deemed best by both organ
cations that the Red Gross should
withdraw from all interest In the
Seal. 1t has now bee )me purely
Tnberoulosls Christmas Seal and 90
per cent of all funds raised on the
sale of seals is spent 10 the state In
which they are raised.
This statement Is made In justice
to both the Red Cross aud the Iuoer-
culosis Association, between whom
tue frlendliest relations exist and
bo,b of whom are eager for the pub
lie to understand the facts.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-12-08
BROWNIE

Our school is progressing nlce'l
under the management OF rfo'
Snowden and Mrs Fannie Ashley
We are fortunate in securing these
excellent teachers for the school,
Jess Kerley and wife OF Maynard
spent a couple of days last week |"
the home of J. ID KerleY and family
Ed Mondy and wife Of Shiloh at
tended the Thanks giving supper al
the Baptist church Thursday even
ing and spent the remainder Of The
week with relatives and friends In
our vicinity.
Henry Quelmalz spent Thanks
giving with homefolks In st. Louis
MINES J s Shaver and James Vester
were Corning visitors Saturday Of
last week
We feel that there is great need
Of Humsne Society In our lo,a ity
Dumb brutes and children not able
to care for themselves should be pro
tected.
The supper Thanksgiving night
at the Baprst church was a most en-
ioyable affair. A big crowd was
present and the music furnished by
the orchestra was a pleasing feature
The net proceeds amounted TO over
$50 for which due appreciation is
expressed by the Ladies AID.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-12-08
BROCKETT

Several from here attended the
simingtou sale Tuesday,
Miss Anna Weisen bach, who has
been iu a Jouesboro hospital for an
operation, came home Monday much
improved
Eza Osborn and wife visited the
formers brother Saturday night and
Sunday.
Quite a few attended church at
Stokes Sunday
Miss Clara Hogan spent Thanks.
giving with homefolks.
There will be a pie supper at Ce-
dsr Grove schoo,house Dec. l8, pro
ceeds to go to the lodge. Everybo.
dy invited.
School is progressing nicely with
Miss Clara Hogan as teacher
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G.. McNsbb and
children spent Thapksglving at Po-
cahontas, guests of relatives.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-12-08
MINORCA

NIB Ainley is moving his mill to
the south side of the road. He ex
pects to have it completed this week.
G. L Scott has been visiting rela.
tives rear Naylor.
Cart McCauley has bought new
Ford car.
A A Taylor OF Maynard visited
our town on business last week.
The wood chopping and quilting
at Mrs Jones was we'll attended.
All report that they had a nice
time and did some good work.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-12-08
BLACK WE'LL

The farmers around here have be.
gun plowing for next years cotton
and wheat crop.
Miss Mary Svlvans has been st,y.
ing with Nola johnson the past
three weeks.
John II. Baker, our road oyereer
has put our roads IN better shane
this year than they have ever been
Did you ever hear Of such sthluO
as rendering a charlvau o,era con
pie after five years Of married liis;
Organ Baker and wife say that. the
talk on them.
Guy Henderson Of Corning Is OuI
for a visit with his wife, who !,
teaching the winter term Of ,cboo
at Bskerden
Mr.. and Mrs I, N. Sorel b,v,
added two new rooms to their hom,
lately.
There will be church at Blaokv.l
every Friday night.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-12-08

THIS community vas shoOA''
urday morning when word was -, -
oeived that Little Clevelano
was dead He was buried a.
Foster graveyard We all ''"P'
thize with the parents
Bill Ulmer and wife have nO'
on Tom Roberts place.
Carl Mynck and Herman hst'''
of Albertha visited Geo Foster 0uO
day.
Will Carter and Nurry Reese WIZ
have been on a sporting TIP "'
returned
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-12-08

Z, More adequate ways for insnc
ing the schools.
8. Adequate support for all educs
tlonal institutions engaged in tram
ing teachers for the country, as we'll
as city schools.
8. The fundamentals Of health
aud physical education practically
taught.
10. Longer terms Of school.
IL. A more general interest Of all
the people.
For City Schools
l. A better plan for financing,
with some special provisions made
for taking care of new building and
equipment costs.
2. Full enforcement of the com
pulsory attendance law.
8. The fundamentals OF physical
and health education practically
taught.
Increased training and fiicien
cY IN the high school teaching force
5 High schools organized where
possible on the basis Of junior aud
senior high school plan of work.
Larger high school enrolment
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-12-08
STOKES

Bessie Daniel has been real SICK
with typhoid fever.
Raymond Rapert and wife OF Mid
dlebrook spent last Saturday night
a. Truma Harper's.
Tressie and Troy Daniel Of Rey.
no visited relatives and friends here
the last of last werk.
Clarence Harris returned home
last week from Oklahoma, where he
had been at wor. for several weeks