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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
KELLER IGNORES
CALL TO APPEAR
BEFORE PROBERS
Daughcrty Case Complain
ant Threatened With
Contempt Action.
COMMITTEE, HOWEVER.
TAKES DIFFERENT VIEW
Members Say They Can Only
Report NIinncsotan
TO House.
IBy Associated press.1

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-Another
surprise was furnished before the
House judiciary Committee today
with the failur, Of Representative
Keller, Republican. Minnesota, 10 ap-
pear in response to formal sum-
mons to give under oath the infor-
nation on which he based his inn
parchment charges against Attorney
General Daughcriy.
Mr. Keller gave no explanation
other than that contained in "A letter
from his counsel. jack son II. Ralston.
which stated that Mr.. Keller was
unable to appear today because OF
imperative business engagements.
Without submitting at this time
TO the Jurisdiction of the committee
with regard to tn" subpoena" the
letter said, Il am expecting at your
next meeting, tomorrow or later. TO
take such position before the com
mittee with regard to the subject
as then may seem appropriate"
No Excuse" for Keller Failure.
Arguing that this letter contained
no excuse for the failure of Mr..
Keller to respond 10 the summons,
some committeeman favored an im-
mediate report to the House recon-
mending that he he haicd before the
bar there in contempt proce edinEs
Finally. however, the committee de-
cided TO hear his counsel tomorrow
before chartinE its course.
Mr.. Keller. who was present in the
House during practically the entire
session today. conferred late in the
day with his counsel, as to his fu-
ture position. but no announcement
was made concerning the conference.
Earlier in the day some of his friends
stated that he would not submit him
self to the Jurisdiction OF the com
mittee.
Assert Committee without Authority
Members said the committee was
without authority to compel his at
tendance: that its only course in case
Of a final refusal to respond to n
summons would be to report back to
the House. That body. they said.
had all the authority of court In
holding member in contempt and
could enforce its rulings.
Irrespective OF the action with re-
gard TO Mr.. Keller individually. MEM
bcrs were insstent that the hearing
OF the Impeachment charges should
continue. There were those who
wanted to go on today. but a ma
jority was of the opinion that the
further taking of testimony should
be delayed until the question OF
whether Mr.. Keller was to appear to
furnish the Information In his pos
session had been determined.
Chairman Nolstcad stated during
the day that Representatives Wou.-
ruff. of Michigan. and Johnson, of
South Dakota. who have attacked Mr..
Daughcrty in the House on charges
OF failure to prosecute war fraud
cases. might he summoned. Learning
Continued on Page >. Col 5D
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roinc"re Outline. sl,aatlon.

ny iTcSS.
PARIS. Dec. l5.-Aftcr listening 10
a Htatcment from Premier Poincarc,
outlining the rcparat!ons situation
ana the prospect for agreement q,
tho resumption OF the allied Pre-
niers' conference. the Chamber OF
Deputies this afternoon decided. by
a vote OF 2S9 TO 253. TO proceed with
tho order OF the day. This practical
ly means postponcment Of all inter
pcllations on the governments for
e!rn policy until after New Years.
Former Premier BRAND declared
himself in fun accord with NJ. Poin-
care and said he would assist him all
possible IN carrying out his program.
II" Seek Confidence Vote.
Ihe Chamber viii continue with
tho budget until next Friday, whc n
the foreign policy again Will be dis
cussed. II is expected VI. Poincare
VIII ask FOR Il vote of confidence on
Friday. December %. just previous TO
the Chambers holiday recess. so that
he may re-cnter the allied Premiers'
conference fortified by the mandate
OF Parliament. The Chamber appears
TO be decided 10 give the Premier an
other opportunity to meet his allied
colleagues In an attempt to reach an
agreement on reparations.
In presenting his program today
NJ. Poincare declared fatty that If
Parliament thought there were others
better qualified to carry out the
present negotiations In the name OF
the French government. he was
ready TO withdraw "sraccfully."
No Mention Of the Ruhr.
Note once did he mention the
eventual occupation OF the Ruhr. al
though. he said. the governments
plans called for the sending OF en-
ginecrs and customs officers into the
occupied regions of Germany and
elsewhere" instead of soldiers. He
believed GOODNESS in words and 40
ton as opposed to impulsive methods
and decisions. was necessary to keep
the entente above patty differences
over details.
NJ. Poincare expressed confidence In
the success OF the forthcoming Pre-
miers' meeting. as we'll as optimism,
that the peace signed at Lausanne
would clear away the clouds in the
Near East He also limited that the
interest displayed by the United
States In the proceedings at Lau-
same foreshadowed closer attention
to tho interall!ed 'problems and re-
parations by Washington govern
ment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
c. & 0. PURCHASE
ACT|VELYPRESSED
Bankers for Road Admit Nc.
gotiations Arc Moving
Rapidly.
MEANS GREAT SYSTEM
Omaha, Nebraska, Would Be
Connected With Vir-
ginia's Great Ports.
Especial TO The Times-D,spa,cb

Special 10 The TImes-Dispatch.l
NEW YORK. Dec. l5.-Thc option
which s. o. +. and NJ. ]. Van Swer-
inHen. the Cleveland wizard hnan-
cierr. who have obtained control OF
the New York. Chicago and ST. Louis
Toledo. st. Louis and Western. and
Lake Eric and Western Railroads in
the past six years. have on the Hunt
ington holdings OF the Cheasapeake
and ohio are a part OF a comprehen
sive scheme OF these operators to
bridge the Eastern section of the
country with their Transportation
lines. II was learned in official cir
-c!es today. Bankers for the two par
ties refused today to state whether
the option had been exercised.
Active Negotiations In Pro9re.s.
Mortimer l.. SchiT. OF Kuhn. Loeb
Co, bankers for the Chesapeake
and Ohio. said that active negotia-
tons were going on. but he refused
to discuss the progress which the
Van Sweringcns have made In the
project. Henry T.. Huntington. chair
man OF the board. who is at present
in California. could not he reached
by special wire today and his scre-
tary refused to discuss the matter.
AT the offices of J. l.. Morgan tS Co.,
bankers for the Van Sweringens,
none Of tho partners would discuss
the situation.
c. L. Graham, senior vice president
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio, was not
at his office. and was reported TO
be In conference.
Key to Majority Ownership.
According to information in trans
portation quarters today the Hunt
ington holdings in the Chesapeake
and Ohio do not alone carry control
OF the property. but they are said
TO constitute the key to the acquIsi-
ton OF majority ownership.
Purchase OF these shares. II was
said. together with other holdings
which the Van Sweringens are un-
derstood to hold. would give these
fnancicrs control OF the road. 1t is
understood that the option names a
price for the Huntington stock which
is considerable above the present
open market price. The stock today
closed 30 3S, n net advance for the
day OF "a points.
From Omnhn TO Chesnpcnkc.
With the acquisition OF the $500
miles of the Chesapeake and Ohio.
the Van SwerinGcns would be op-
Grating some $3.50 miles OF line
reaching from Omaha. Nebraska. St.
Louis and Chicago to the Eastern
coast Powerful financial interests
are affiliated with the Van Swer-
ingens in their enterprise. it is un
derstood and are planning constant
ly for traffic arrangements which will
guarantee substantial traffic over
those lines.
The acme today OF the Van Swer-
inGcn's designs on tho Chesapeake
and Ohio in r a m
quarters of the financial district as
basis for the Federation of rumors
that the Cleveland men were inter-
ested In the Lehigh Valley and Della
ware. Lackawanna and Western. Of
ficils of these roads have frequent
ly denied the report that they have
been negotiating for any such con-
'solidation and today they again de-
scribed the story as "grOundleSs."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
tBy Associated pre..1

LONDON. Dec. l5.-Ambassador
Harvey has been called home for con-
sultation. II was stated at the Amerl-
can embassy this afternoon.
lie Will sail on the Bcrengaria
December %. lie Will not he ac-
companicd " Mrs. Harvey. who will
leave the preceding day for a visit
to Madeira.
To Dlscuss European Affairs.
This announcement follows word
from London last night that Ambas-
sador Harvey would return to the
United States In the near future for n
short visit. The first understanding
was that his trip was largely due TO
anxiety about the health of Mrs. Har-
vey. II being assumed she would ac-
company HIM on his voyage.
The nature Of the consultation for
which tho ambassador was summoned
was not known at the embassy
where II was said the message call
Ing him to Washington merely said
II was Tor consultations" It Is
presumed the discussions with Sec
rotary OF state hughes will cover
the whole range OF European affairs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
FARMERS CONVENTION
OPPOSE SPECIAL SESSION

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
WINCHESTER. VA, Dec. 15.--Op-
position to an extra session OF tho
Virginia General Assembly. as has
been proposed by advocates OF road
bond issue, was voted last night
at the closing session OF the annual
convention of the Virginia Farmers
Educational and Co-Opcrative Union.
Road bonds were not alluded to in
the resolution. which was sponsored
by the committee on resolutions.
composed OF Morgan shepherd. chair
man; j. +. Vanderhoff. J. w. Good
win and S. w. McChesney. but II was
understood delegates were by no
means favorable to a big bond Issue
for roads at the expense of farm-to-
market roads. Tho resolution was
adopted unanimously by tho conyen.
ton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
AMBASSADOR HARVEY
is SUMMONED HOME,
FOR CONSULTATION
American Ambassador to England Sails for Native Land
December 23-Mssion Cause of Much
Speculative Comment.
including the allied debts. repara.
tlons and kindred subjects.

including the allied debts. repara-
tions ana kindred subjects.
British Mission Coming Inter.
Ambassador Harvey himself has
been confined TO his bed with IL cold
for two or three days. but his con-
dition is not sufficiently serious to
prevent him from making definite
plans for sailing. Mrs. Harvey. who
has been quite III recently. is still
indisposcd. but II is thought she will
be able to sail for MADEIRA Decem
Der % with the expectation OF re-
naming there while her husband Is
In the United States. She Will be ac-
companicd by her daughter. Mrs.
Mhrcelins Thompson. and the Iatter's
daughter
Stanley Baldwin. the Chancellor of
the EXchcqucr. and the other mem
Ders Of the British mission. which ia
10 visit Washington for discussions
regarding the British debt to the
United states. viii sail for the Unit
ed States December 81. four days
after Ambassador Harvey's sailing.
so that his visit Will coincide with
the presence in America Of tho Brit
ish mission.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
LADY ASTORI is HOOTED DOWN
At NATIONAL UNIONIST MEETING
Cries of "ShameH and ':Withdra!n Hurled at Native
of Virginia During Attack on Resolution
Told TO Go Back to Amcrica''

don't blame them"
Disorder followed these remarks.
and there were cries of "Shamew and
withdraw" while one delegate
shouted: Go hack to America"
Lady Astor shouted back: "You are
worse than the Labor party. Shut
up! If you don't shut up you won't
be able to hear what I'm saying"
Shortly afterward there was FUR
ther dissent from her hearers and
Lady Astor retorted: "It is very un-
fortunate to he howied down at your
own party meeting. After all. I've
never shown any lack OF courage in
fighting the two forces--either the
Bolshevists or tho reactionaries."
Lady Astor then proceeded to speak
a few sentences. when again there
was disorder with cries OF "Sit
doWnp.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
[By Associated pressI

LONDON. Dec. 15.-Lady Astor was
the center OF stormy scene at the
conference OF the National Unionist
association this afternoon before the
arrival OF Prime Minister Bonar Law.
when she made speech arousinp so
much Ire that she was several times
howled down. One delegate shouted:
Go back to America.
speaking on resolution intro
duced by another woman member.
advocating campaign of economies
among the young to refuto. the in
sidious and incessant Socialist prom
aganda." Lady Astor threw the first
bomb when, in referring to the Con-
servatives, she said: I'VE have mem
hers living in more than ono house,
and they don't realize tho conditions
of people living In two rooms. It is
said that teachers arc sooialistia. I
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
nppnurltNIrY M 9

This young woman is mother
with two little children and her
old invalid mother who lives with
her. She was the bread winner
until she deveioped tuberculosis.
The only chance for her Is to
stay at home and follow the treat
ment given her at the clinic. The
disease IL now arrested. but the
doctors insist that IL she goes
back TO work she Will immediate
ly break down. With help ~ an
other year there Is a good pros.
pect OF future happiness aud inde-
pendence. Three hundred dollars
Will keep this family together for
another year.
Contributions received yester-
day. s29.5O.
Total to date, s26S.15.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
WHISKY IN NURSING
BOTTLES is LATEST
IRv Assnciaied rrcss.l

EOSTON. Dec. l5.-An invcstiga-
tion by Federal grand jury of Il
report published today that whisky
was served in nursing bottles ut tho
annual dinner OF tho New England
Road. Builders Association In tho
Hotel Somerset last night will be
asked by Prohibition Enforcement
Director Elmer c. Potter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
oppoRruNITY no. 3.

About year ago mother
came TO US in great distress. She
had recently married and the step
father OF her five children was
unwilling to support them and or-
dered her. to get rid of them at
once. We found he was III treat
ing the boys and some action had
to be taken. We have sent them
away to boys school and are
anxious TO raise money enough To
give them chance TO grow up
together.
Two hundred dollars will sup
port one of them at Covington
during the year 1929.
Contributions received ycster-
day. $40.
Total to date, sI44.6j.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
ESTABLISH MOTIVE
FOR GIRLS ACTION,
BELIEF OF POLICE
Another Woman Innocent
Cause Of Tragedy, Think
Investigators.
ESTRANCEMENT AFTER
DISMISSAL INTENSIFIED
Defense Asserts Stcnographer
Threatened Life of Real
Estate Man.
WRITER OF LETTER IS KNOWN
Accused. on October 1T, Obtained
Permit 10 "Cnrry Concealed
Weapon" Records show.
ESTRANCEMENT AFTER
DISMISSAL INTENSIFIED
WRITER OF LETTER IS KNOWN
Accused. on October IT. Obtained
Permit 10 "Cnrry Concealed
Weapon" Records Show.

a motive for the highly dramatic
scene enacted by Mrs. Thelma Rich
ardson. petite and pretty blonde. lust
before she met death last Monday
night at the home OF Thomas Pollard.
real estate man. who is charged with
killing her. is believed by the police
to have been definitely established.
one OF the detectives at work on the
case said last night. and he added
that 1t seems certain that another
woman was the innocent cause of the
tragedy.
Mrs. Richardson is believed to have
seen Pollard with the other woman n
day or two before the killing. The
estrangcment that followed her dis
m!ssal from PollarSs employ be-
came intensified, according to the no
lice theory. and Mrs. Richardson is
known TO have become disconsolate
over losing her position az stenoE-
rapher and being no longer In the
office OF the man from whom she
had received letters of cndcarmcnt
Mrs. Richardson Is reported to
have been highly excited when she
arrived at the Pollard home With
Quivering lips, she sought an inter-
lard greeted her is not known. The
defense AYERS, however. that she
pointed n pistol toward his face and
threatened to Kill him. 1t is also as
serted by the defense that she had
previously made threats to take his
life.
Investigate Her Dismissal.
While the police are satisfied with
the progress they are making in in
vestigating the case. they are frank
in admitting that they will rely
solely upon evidence thus far adduccd d
to prove that Mrs. Richa rdson did not
shoot herself accidentally in the
scufhe with Pollard. as claimed by
the defense. They are OF the opinion
that the verdict OF the coroner's jury
holding Pollard responsible for his
formet stenographcrs death, will
have great weight when the case is
called In Police Court next Satur-
day.
While it has been stated that an
other woman is believed to have
been the innocent cause OF the
tragedy, the police We're concerned
yesterday and last night with en-
deavorinE to ascertain just why Pol
la rd dismissed Mrs. Richardson from
his employ. These two phases of
the case are playing an important
part in the investigation at the pres
ent time.
Now that the police have ascer-
tained the name OF the young
woman who is believed to have writ
ten an anonymous letter to Mrs.
Richa rdson shortly before the traG-
edy. 1t is announced that the author
of the letter will be summoned to
testify in the case. The letter was
found on the victims body. The mis-
sive also will figure In the case. II
gave Mrs. Richardson advice. "Hamm,
/ swear ] wouldn't take him back
If he got on his knees and begged
me to. don't believe any man
could make me miserable and Ce.
Continued on Page ., Col. IL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
RICHMOND WEST POINT
ROUTES ARE PRESENTED
Commission Hears Delegations
From Both Cities, Although
Arriving Late.

y hearing on proposed routes from
Richmond to West Point was con-
duc;cd at West Point yesterday aft
ernoon by the State Highway Com
mission when delegations from the
two cities and representatives OF the
territory through which the highway
VIII pass presented their routes. The
meeting was late in starting due to
the fact that the Highway Commits
sion was marooned in a culvct for
several hours.
Proposals submitted at the hearing
outlined two routes. one which makes
IL possible for Richmond West
Point highway OF thirty-thrcc miles
and the other n distance of forty
six miles The shorter route was
supported by the Richmond delcga-
tion and DR.. B. B. Bagby. OF West
Point. Richmonds representatives
were l. ]. Marcuse, president OF the
Chamber OF Commerce; Coleman
Workman. chairman OF tho Cham
hers Comiteee on Streets. Parks and
Roads: w. a. Clarke. president OF
the Retail Merchants Associations
and 7. l.. Reed. of the local cham
bcr.
Richmond Rcndy 60 Help.
meeting were that the Richmond
chamber stands for the building OF a
Richmond West Point highway
through any section that the commits
sion might select which would give
Richmond the shortest possible dis
tance to the King William city. and
points beyond. He said;
"As the route designated as route
No. ?. between Richmond and Hamp-
ton Roads cities. will extend dis
tancc of over ten miles eastward.
to where III crosses the Chicahominy
River at Bottoms Bridge. the chaW-
her believes that the use OF this sec
tion or route No. Q as a common
road To both Newport News and West
Point that the shortest line To West
Point could he secured by continuing
the highway from Bottoms Bridge
Though New Kent Courthouse to a
point on tho Pamunkey River at or
near West Point"
Construction OF q bridge across tho
river was ono of the proposals made
by Mr.. Marcuse. In his statement
7lcontinued " Page 2. Col. 30
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
OPpORTpArry 40.

Inc public Is asked tu contrib
ute |2oo for the maintenance Df n
little Sirl Of II. The court was
Obliged to make rer ward OF
the State because OF conditions
In her home. She was uot eligIhie
TO any orphanaSe. -nd. as she g
a very talented child. we are unS-
ious to give her "A tair chance to
make her own way In the world.
Two hundred dollars will pay for
the year of 1923 at Foster Falls.
Contributions received yester-
day;~sS.50.
Total 10 date. siJ6.lJ.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
OPPORTUNITY NO. ..

We asked for 5000 for this same
family last year and must ask
for $500 this year. Both tho ia
ther and mother are tubercular
and are In a sanatorium at present
The oldest boy, Il. who was re-
ported as having come home from
the sanatorium in the appeal last
year. is now we'll ana ..orking
regularly. The five other boys.
ranging In age from 10 To .. are
being boarded by the Associated
Charities at splendid country
home They are going regularly
to school and are very happy and
getting fat and rosy.
Contributions received yestcr-
day, s2l.
Total TO date, slS1.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
OPPonTUNITY no. 4.

Through illness and worry. this
woman has been rendered prac-
tlcaily dependent. and at present
the Associated Charities Is finding
II necessary To pay her board. She
formerly lived not far from Rich
mond and has house for which
she has paid all but $3.50. This
must be paid by January in
order to save the property to her.
Ii we could pay off the notes on
her property we feel II would
mean more to her than anything
that could bc done for her benefit
Two hundred and fifty dollars,
we believe. Will restore this wom-
ans health and nerves and enable
her To care for her child
Contributions received yestcr-
day. s26.75.
Total TO date, $2ll.90.
OPPORTUNITY NO. g.
A year ago the Associated Char
tiles asked for 500 to send lit
tie girl of away TO school. Her
mother Is drug addict. who was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
OPPORTUNITY so. z.

Twin boys. whose father aoan-
doned them and who3e mother
has had to be placed IN al insti-
tuition for the feeble-mlnded, are
being cared for in a good school.
Ihey are only IL years old. AMI.
In spite OF their poor s:art in the
world. are showing every desire
To Improve. Two hundred dollars
VIII pay for ono OF these boys
maintenance at Covington for the
rest Of the wear 1923.
Contributions received yester-
day, $3.50.
Total to date. sl56.15.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
HOUSE MAJORITY GUSTS HARRISON
BY PARTISAN VOTE, GIVING SEVENTH
DISTRICT CONGRESS SEAT TO PAUL
''TEN OPPORTUNITIES" ARE PRESENTED
FOR GENEROUS PUBLICS CONSIDERATION

this
the a t VINO are In destitute circumstances have
OF generous
oeen by the Associated Charities
send contribution
Opportunity In which TO
Fund The Times n will
au through the columns
selected
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
OPPORTUNITY NO. q.

Tile mother OF two little chill
dren. the oldest OF whom Is IL and
the youngest .. was left suddenly
Il widow. She is not physically
strong enough to work more than
half time, but she says she Will
work her fingers to the bono rath-
er than give up her children. We
are asking the public to contrib
ute S4Sv Tor this family.
Contributions received ycster-
day. s2l.
Total 10 date, Sc05.45.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16

a mother, whose husband Is in
an insane asylum. Is faced with
the prospect ot having to put
her four children In an orphanage.
Her baby IS less than year
old and the oldest child only Q.
Three hundred dollars Is asked to
help keep this family together.
contributions received yester-
day, $3.50.
Total to date. sl9o.7e.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-16
.PO|NCARE OFFERS
TO QUIT HIS POST
Will Ask Vote of Confidence
Prior to Prcmicrs'
Conference.
NO MENTION OF RuHR
Former Premier BRAND De-
clarcs He Will Aid His
Successor.
NO MENTION OF RuHR
fBy Associated Press. !

70 'E''DN'ftNNH
PARlS. Dec. l6.-The Chamber of
Deputies early this morning.. infer a
long debate on the general policy Of
inc Poincare government. gave IL a
vote OF confidence. The vote was
5l2 TO IS.