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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
CLEMENCEAU SEES
OVERTURE BY HARDING
IN HIS ANNUAL MESSAGE
Expresses Hope in Closing Washington Speech That
Diplomacy Will Find Way TO Bring U. S. Back
Into European Affairs

comes from America, and l hope that
diplomacy will have something to
say about 1t. and talks may be en-
gagged I'm. which. | am sure. can bring
nothing but good for us all"
When Clemenccaus reference to
the Presidents message was called to
the attention OF tho White House. It
was said that there was no comment
to be made and that there was no In
tcntion of celebrating on the presi-
dents statement to Congress.
"Pcacc McssnRc."
Clemenccaus address, delivered be-
fore an audience which included
many diplomats. government officials
and members OF both houses OF Con-
gress. was. In It's essence. tho peace
message" he first delivered in Chi
cago. But, apparently sensing that
official Washington would Judge OF
him and his mission by this speech
lie spoke deliberately. and chose his
words with great precision.
He rcci,ed the history of the war
paying tribute 10 the part America
played In 1t. but declared that the
United States had quit too soon
leaving upon Europe the responsible.
ity for enforcing tho treaty OF Yer.
saillcs. which he said was largely the
work of American minds at the peac,
conference.
my message IS peace" he OK.
claimed. Peace by any means. YOU
Continued on Page 2, Col 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
LBy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. Dec. S.-Georgcs
Clemcnceau. closing his visit TO
Washington this afternoon with n
formal address. expressed the hope
bring America back into European
affairs through what he Interpreted
as an overture" by President Hard =
Ing In the annual message the cXeCu-
tive had read to Congress Il few hours
earlier.
Il was greatly comforted." said the
wartime Premier of France. when
| read in the message OF your Presi-
dent the following lines. They are
not very long. but they are very
sugSestire:
Might Bc Made N Model.
The four-powcr pact. which
abolishes every probability OF war on
the Pacific, has brought n new con-
iidence in maintained peace. and |
can we'll believe II might be made
model for like assurances wher-
ever in the world any common inter
csts are concerned!
80 you see" continued the Tiger
that even those who are supposed
to disagree, really agree at the very
bottom OF their feeling and reason
Ing power. That is what | ask. and
/ hope this is something like an
overture. that some light will be
coming. and l will be very glad IL II
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
WELLER NEEDED TO INFUSE
ENTHUSIASM INTO PEOPJ F
Member Of Pickwck Club Might Create Stampede To-
ward Concerted Movement to Lquidatc Amount
Required for Ten Opportunities

1T is quite probable that Samuel
,N"iier, were he to bob up hcrcabouts
Just about this time. might be able
To infuse enough OF the Christmas
spirit into the people to create a
stampede toward a concerted move
inent for the purpose OF helping
those who are unable to help them
selves through no fault OF their own
All of us remember the fine old
Christmas party engaged In by the
various members OF the Pickwick
Club. down on the farm OF the jolly
old Mister Wardle. where Joe, the
Fat Roy. ate and slept away the
valuable hours OF his robust and
care -for-nothing life. and whore Mis-
ter Snodgrass. Mister Wrinkle, Mister
Ptckwick, Samuel Weller and Alfred
Jingle made OF life one great big
chunk OF care-frec existence. Where
great red apples bobbcd about in
tempting bowls OF punch and boar's
heads Erinncd at one through the
steam OF hot mince pies and plum
pudding. Where holly berries by
the million peeked out through run
ming cedar. and where the warmth
OF the yulelog spread it's comforts
around, as the hunting party trotted
m fresh from the chase, sweating
IKE race horses after two forty on
the track upon winters morning.
Noted for Deeds of Kindness.
1t is but proper to say that the
members of the Picawick Club were
noted for their deeds Of Kindness.
They did not dispense their worldly
possessions throLA-H Charity" This
work was foreign to them. They
spread happiness through sheer force
OF pleasure. 1t did them good TO do
something for some one. They proved
10 the world that il is better to give
than 10 receive. and. as Il conse-
Tuencc. they went through life as
free from guile and as far from self
ishEess as they could possibly get.
And what life they led! Wher-
over they went, bright beams OF sun
shine followed. In spreading their
Christmas spirit, they rcapcd their
reward. No sleeplcss or restless
nights for them. Observe Joe, the
Fat BOY! Always on hand when
there were good things being handed
around. and Il might be added that
he was. accordingly, ION hand" most
or tho time. And dear old ''SsamIval."
who sang and worked AS he polished
tho galtcrs or his master and his
fellow clubmen. Never complaint;
never an effort to shlrk his little
duties. Always Anticipating tho
pleasures OF those for whom h,
tonsd, He proHts most, who ssrye
H. d. 4
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SEARCH IN MOUNTAINS
FOR MISSING FLYERS
Try Associated Press. F.,

SANH DIEGO. CAL. Dec. s.-Grave
fears for the safety OF Colonel
Francis c. Marshall and Lieutenant
Charles ]" Wehber. who started from
san Diego yesterday In an army air
plane for Fort lIuachuca. near Tue
son. hriz.. was expressed by aviation
officers. at Rockwell Field today.
Colonel Marshall and Lieutennnt
Webbcr started from Rockwell Field
iat ] o'clock yesterday morning. and
since that time no word has been re-
ceiycd OF them
Rockwell Field officers fear the
two army officers had crashed to the
ground among the mountains be-
tween hero and Imperial Valley. In
which event 1t Is believed both men
were certain to have been killed.
Two planes. piloted by aviators who
have crossed tho mountains numer-
Gus times. were dispatched from
Rockwell Field to search tho terri
tory between San Diego and Yuma
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
.DRYS MAKE CLEAN
SWEEP IN HOUSE
Override All Supply Bill
Amendments Offered
by Vets.
IBy Assoclated press.l

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-Friends OF
prohibition, In complete control In
the House. made n clean sweep to-
day In knocking out amendments to
the prohibition section OF the Treas
ury supply bill, which. they claimed.
were. designed to weaken enforce
ment OF the Volstead law.
Standing alone at times, Represen.
tative Hill. Republican. Maryland,
sought to limit the money spending
activities OF the prohibition unit.
but his proposals were thrown out
bodily after thirty minutes of bit
ter debate in which the manner OF
the laws enforcement was com
mended and condemned.
Numerous references were made
to the annual address to Congress
delivered earlier in tho day by Prcst-
dent Harding. and there was Wig
orous applause when members re-
called that the President had said
The eighteenth amendment was here
to stay.
Bill Stands Like Stone Wall.
The bill stood like IA stone wall
against attacks by Mr.. Hilrs group
which often included only himself.
IL had not reached the point OF
fASSu6 6c tbIiiSHl because or an agree
ment to defer until tomorrow action
on provision for substituting fast
power presses for hand presses on
which the governments money long
has been printed at the Bureau OF
Engraving.
The biggest vote against the pro
hibition group was seven, that mum.
Der or members supporting nm
amendment by Representative Tinl-
ham, Republican. Massachuset,s
providing that men employed in en-
forcement work should be appojntcd
from the civil service. against nifty
six in opposition
Tincher Flnys Maryinnder.
Representative Tincher. Repub1r-
can, Kansas. declared the Hill
amendments were in keeping with
the attitude OF those who had at
tempted 10 defeat prohibition en-
forcement He said no did moi,
Know why Mr.. Hill should object II
Continued on Page 5, Col. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
FREE STATE HANGS
-FOUR IN REPR|SAL
FOR HALES' MURDER
Quartet Of Republican
Leaders Summarily Exc
cuted at Dublin.
RORY O'CONNoR DIES
WITH LIAM MELLOWES
Men We're Captured in Four
Courts Battle of
Last June.
HEATED DEBATE IN DAu,
'nriinment. However, Finally Gives
II" Full support 10 Governinent.
Action.
RORY O'CONNOR DIES
WITH LIAM MELLOWES
HEATED DEBATE IN Dali
'nriinment. However, Finally Gives
II" Full support to Governments
Action.
rRv Associated rro..n


DUBLIN. Dec s-The hand tho
free state Eovernmcnt fell heavily
today upon four more recaicitrant
Republicans.
Roderick tRory) O'Connor and
General" Liam Mcllowcs. two noted
leaders OF tho irrcconclIahIcs, and
Joseph Mckclvcy and Richard Bar
rev. Lesser lights In the fight against
we constituted authority. were ex-
ecu'ed In Mountjoy prison at 500
O'Clock this morning under the do
cree OF court-mart!al hastily .un.
hohed |" Try them Thursday night.
Executed In RrprIsnI.
The official report issued after the
executions said the men had been
put To death as n rcpriaaI for ihn
assa sslnation In Dublin on Thurs-
DAY morning ~ Scan Halcs. n morn
Der OF the Dail and ''as Il solemn
warming TO those associated with
them In the conspiracy OF assassl
nation against representatives Of tt.
Irish people"
No official account OF how tho men
met thcir doom has been for,bcor-
ing. but IL Is possible they worc
hanEed, as II Is reported O'Connor
ma. naH I" he assisted to tho scafrold.
Ihr"" priests were present TO pIyc
they died.
Captured mt "Four Courts"
All four mon were captured when
fouf Courts building. which had
been seized by tho Republicans. was
.hkcn ny the government after heavy
Hsht'nS last June. OConnor and
Mc'io"cs were two OF the prime
leaders in the seizure and barrIcad-
q "a but
Tor days against the government
forces
IN" execution OF the four men
admittedly as reprisal for tho as.
sassinat!on OF Mr. iiaies. shocked
dublin less by reason Of the deaths
OF men who had helped to carry
on the armed revolt than because
OF the announcement that they had
occh executed In rcprisal
Parliament Gives Support.
Although many friends Of tho
government express tho fear that It's
now policy OF quick action against
maletactors viii only aggrava,e tho
situation. madden tho Republicans
and bring about state OF absolute
anarchy. the Free State Parliament
today gave It's support to the gov
erhment after heated debtc, which
. was provoked by protests from the
IA nor party against the summary
executions OF the morning. Prcsi-
dcnt cosgrave and several OF tho
ministers during the debate put up
an impassioned defense OF the gov
crnmentS procedure
Some OF the important supporters
OF tho government tonight expressed
regret over the form of the Official
announcement Of the executions, but
In the debate in the Dali the pro
tests were confined to the Labor
leaders. aided by Gavan O'Duny.
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FORTY.FOOT CHANNEL
FOR NEWPORT NEWS
IRy Assoclated Press. j

WASHINGTON. Dec. S.-The chief
OF the army engineers. IN report
transmitted by Secretary Weeks to
the House today. concurred In tho
views OF the Board OF Engineers for
Rivers and Harbors that further i'm
provement of the channel from Old
Point to Newport News was deemed
advisable to the extent of proyid-
Ing a channel forty feet deep and
300 feet wide, Increased TO 1000 feet
at tho ends Mt an estimated cost OF
$7it,o00 for news work, and $4,000
annually for bmaintenanca.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
MUST EAT A GOOSE
A DAY FOR SIX DAYS
IRy Associated Press1

ATLANTA. GA, Dec. s.-Louls
Pazoil will today star. serving his
sentence of eating one goose n day
for six days following his arraicn-
ment in Police Court here yesterday
because his flock of six domestic
geese Kept neighbors awake with
their Kissing and honking.
Pazol, unable to sell hi feath-
ered mock, suggested to the court
mat MS case be dismissed III he
served one goose day to his
family. He expects to encounter mn
trouble in carrying out the sentence
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
OpronTuNIrY NO. g.

This young woman IL a mother
with two little children and her
old invalid mother who lives with
her. She Was the bread winner
until she Developed tuberculosis.
The only chance for her Is to
stay at home and follow the treat
mcnt given her at the clinic. The
disease is now arrested, but the
doctors insist that IL she goes
back TO work she will immch ate
ly break down. with help ~ an
other year there is Il good pros
pect OF future happiness and inde-
pendencc. Three hundred dollars
viii keep this family together for
another year.
Contributions received yester-
day. fli.
Total 10 date, S3J.5O.
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pest. as the Rotarlans would saw
ana the whole Pickwick aggregation
pEonted well, because they served
Meii and those happy and gay
wishtS are with US now, in tho per-
SONS OF the men in the Rotary and
,ne kiwanis Clubs. The spirit OF
a,' WICK pervades the clubs of How
ell and White.
Sewers ShnII Reap.
All or which means that the sower
shaIi reap. while the man who leaves
an 10 providence may end his
last days as guest of our old frIend
rom Morton. superintendent of thar
au'hirao a., aoIe institution. the City Home.
ihey used TO say to us during the
war: Give until 1t hurts" A lot
OF us followed instructions. and We
saw our reward, when the arms
continued on Page 5, Col. IL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
BISHOP WATERHOUSE.
REPORTED NEAR DEATH
tBy Associated Press. I

KNOXVILLE, TENN. Dec. S..
Early tonight the condition OF
Bishop r. q. Waterhouse. of the NJ.
II. Church. South. who was struck
by an automobile here late yester-
day. was such that he was expected
to survive but Il few hours. The
bishop sustained u fracture at the
base of the skull: both bones of the
right arm were fractured. He also
suffered severe scalp wounds and
contusions OH his body. The blshop
formerly was president OF Emory and
Henry College. Emory, Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
SETTLEMENT NEAR
AS TURKS ACCEPT
FREE STRAITS VIE v
Lausanne Conference Ap.
preaching Salts { factory
Adjustment of Issues.
TCHITCHERIN CHANGES
HOSTILE ATTITUDE
Parley's Atmosphere of Oppo.
silion Gives Place to One
of Friendlincss.
COMMERCE TO ne UNIMpEDED
Traffic Through Turkish water. To
Black Sen Under Intcrnn-
TCHITCHERIN CHANGES
HOSTILE ATTITUDE
COMMERCE ro DE uNrMrEpEp
irnhic Through Turkish waters to
binck Sen Under Intcrnn-
ti0nnI CommIssIon.
IRY AasncIateh pre.r l


LAUSANNE, Dec. Georpes
Tchitchcrin. the Bolshevist Foreign
Minister. abandoned his previously
/ extremely hostile attitude regarding
The Dardanclles question at this aft
crnoon's peaceful session of the Near
Eastern conference. and expressed
approval OF the Turkish PROPOSALS
Tor regulation of the straits. with
the reservation that he must see the
| actual words of the sections cover
ing the various points at issue be-
fore he could give full approval to
them.
Japan today spoke for tho first time
on the straits problem. Baron Hay
ashi the Japanese representative.
said that Japan, as power having
great shipping interests In the Medi-
terrancan. hoped for trade I'm the
Bihck Sea and was vitally inter-
ested In the regulation Of Near East
ern waters.
In Accord With L. s.
He was entirely in accord with the
words OF Richard Washburn Child.
the American amba ssador, concerning
the straits and liberty of commerce
IN the Black Sea, and said he had
listened with great delight to the
! statements OF Ismet Pasha, on behalf
| OF turkey. who had approached the
difficult problems In sympathetic
and conciliatory manner. Baron
ffayashi added that the address OF
Lord Curzon. khe British Foreign
Minister. had assured him that n So
lution OF the straits question was
nearing.
Lord Curzon opened the session
with a long. detailed review of the
points on which the Turks differed
from the entente plan and replied
to questionS on which Ismet Pasha
had asked further Information at the
morning session.
Subjects for Experts.
His address indicated that most Of
the questions on which the entente
and Turks differed were proper sub
jects for discussion In an Informal
way by military and naval experts.
and expressed the opinion that such
discussion would bring forward The
necessary technical information
which would undoubtedly form the
basis for agreement.
The only harsh note OF the session
came when NJ. Tchitcherin and NJ,
Rakovsky, also OF the Russian dele
CATION demanded that Russia he ad-
m!tted 10 all Informal discussions
Continued ON Page ., Col. u
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OPPORTUNITY no. 4

Through illness and worry, this
woman has been rendered prac-
ttcaiiy 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 a house for which
she has paid all but 1850. This
must be paid by January In
order 10 save the property TO her.
IL we could pay off the notes on
hcr property, VIC feel IL would
mean more TO her than anything
that could be done for her benefit.
Two hundred and fifty dollars,
we believe. VIII restore this wom-
ans health and nerves and enable
her 10 care for her child.
Contributions received ycster-
day. si..
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ia! to date. $3.50.
OPPORTUNITY NO. Z

About year ago "A mother
came TO us in great distress. She
had recently married and the step
father Of hcr five children was
unwilling 10 support them and or
dcred her to get rid o! them at
once. We found he was III treat
Ing the boys and some action had
10 be taken. We have sent them
away 10 boys' school and arc
anxious to raise money enough to
give them chance TO grow up
together.
Two hundred dollars will sup
port one OF them at CovInKton
during the year 1929.
Contributions received ycs.-r-
day. S5.
Total to date. ais.
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OPPORTUNITY NO. ..

We asked for 5000 for this sama
family last year and must ask
for $500 this year. Both the IA
thcr and mother are tubercular
and arc In sanatorium at present
The Oldest boy. II. who waE re-
ported as having come home from
the sanatorium In the appeal last
year. Is now well and working
regularly. Tho flve other boys.
ranging In age from 10 10 2. are
boins boarded by the Associated
Charities at n splendid country
home. They arc going regularly
to school ana are very happy and
getting fat and rosy.
Contributions received ycs,sr
day. s5.
Total to date, $3.50.
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tai to date. $3.50.
OPPORTUNITY NO. r.

A year ago the Associated Char
ltles asked for 5000 to send q III
tie slrl OF y away TO school Her
mother Is a drug addict. who was
UNWILLING TO part from the child
ana would not hear OF her being
placed In private home or or
phanaSe. She was willing, how
ever. to let her go away to school
II we could finance the matter.
We are most anxious to give her
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
OPPORTUNITY No q.

some years ago woman who
was working hard and trying to
support her husband and only
chiid little girl. met with a
seemingly slight accident. .h. ef-
iects Of which later changed her
INTO n cripple. unable Il do work
Oh any sort Her husband. Who
was unable. owing - a weak
heart. TO do any but ,igh, va
riety or work. died last summer,
leaVihs Ger with no Income. Til.
mo'heT aad little Eici ar. devoted
70 cach o'h.r and should not be
separated. Two hundred dollars is
asked for this family.
Contributions received yester-
day. s25.
Total TO date, $3.50.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
NOTED SINGER DEFIES
PROTESTS OF LEGION
[By Assoclatcd Press. |

- OAKLAND, CAL. Dec. S.-Mada me
johanna Gadski, noted singer. has
announced here she will sing in Los
angeles December II, despite pro-
tests or the American Legion there.
Madame Gadski declared she would
bcsin action for damages against
persons or publications spreading n
raise story as to the manner in which
she received news OF the slking OF
the Lusiiania.
The singer said she held a state
!. ment from tho Department of Justice
lowing her status while residing I'm
America never had been questioned
by the authorities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
TEN OPPORTUNITIES ARE PRESENTED
FOR GENEROUS PUBLIC'S CONSIDERATION

mes-Dpatch os
the aid or n0 are IN destitute circumstances
hn h. oi generous public Every
v @ % investigated by the Associated worthy
oend any
@ In which you Interested
~, uhd The Times Dispatch and will
through the NEWSPAPER The
selected by
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
OPPORTUNITY no. 4.

The public is asked t. contrib
nte *2o0 for tho maintenance Of n
little girl of II. Tha court was
Obliged to make her u ward Of
the state because OF conditions
In her home. She was not eiigihi.,
TO any orphanaBe. and, as she IS
a very talented child. we are anx-
ious TO give her a fair chance TO
make her own way In the woriC.
Two hundred dollars Will pay for
the year of 1929 at Foster Falls.
Contributions received yeste--
day. tll.50.
Total to date. $33.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
OprOnTuNIrY 40.

Twin boys. whose father aoan-
doned them and whooe mother
mas had to be placed In al inst!-
tuition for the feeble-m:ud.d, are
being cared for In "a good school.
They are only IL years old, and.
In spite OF their poor start IN tho
world. are showing cyery desire
TO Improve. Two hundred dollars
VIII pay for one OF these boys
maintenance at CovinGton for the
rest Of the wear 1929.
contributions received yester-
day. So.
Total 70 date. sl150
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Valentine Must Nice, con,r,.,

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Rudolph
Valentino. motion picture actor, mus,
abide by the terms Of his contract
with the Famous Players I.asky
Company, 1t was decided today by
the appellate division of tho Supreme
Court. Valentino. through this de-
oIsion. is enjoined from appearing
with any other film corporation dur
Ing tie life OF the contract
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
REPORT MANY KILLED
BY QUAKE in JAPAN
LBy Associated Press. !

LONDON. Dec. S.-A severe earth
quake at Kiushu, the southernmost
of the three principal islands OF ia
pan. is reported in Tokyo dispatch
TO the Central News. Many persons
are said to have been killed or in
jured and hundreds of houses were
destroyed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09
German Crown prince rlnn, yf,l,

German Crown Prince Plans visit.
INDIANAPOLIS. IND, S.-Alvin NJ.
Owsley. national commander Of the
American Legion. In an address here
tonight before tho meeting OF state
adtutants of the legion. declared no
had been intorGed plans were boins
madcgfor visit to this country by
|. the dGrman Cropn Prince.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-09

another year away from the infiu-
chcc of her mother. Two hundred
dollars is asked for years tuition.
contributions received ycster-
day. $3.50.
Total to date, 500.