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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
FRANCE PREPARES
TO SEND SOLDIERS
INTO RUHR DISTRICT
War Office Is Busy Pending
Preparations Commits
sion's Action.
GERMAN PROPOSALS
HELD UNACCEPTABLE
Troop Movement TO Be I'm.
mediate if Moratorium Is
Granted Tcutons.
BERLIN Is PESsIMISTIC
Ebert Government Stands on It's Of
fers and Awaits Develop
Iuents of Todnr
GERMAN PROPOSALS
HELD UNACCEPTABLE
Ebert Government Stands on It's Of
fers and Awaits Develop
ments OF Today.
IBy United News.l

BERLIN. Aug. 3o.-Government
chiefs have decided to reject com
promise reparations proposals sub
m;tted by the rcpara;ions commits
sion from Paris recently. 1t was
determined to stand on the rejec-
ton and await whatever action Is
decided upon at Paris. pessimism
prevails here In view OF Frances
insistence on her original demand
for productive guarantees.
Belgium Is understood to be WILL
Ing to accept coal and wood con-
tracts for payment In Kind. provided
gold forfeit Is deposited in advance
against fulnliment OF the agreement.
But tho German government holds
this proposal is just as impossible
OF acceptance as Frances insistence
on her original demands.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
FRANCE IS DETERMINED
TO ENFORCE IT'S CLAIMS
[By Associated Pressl

10y ASSoCldteu treSS.
PARIS, Aug. 3o,-Grim determina-
ton to obtain reparatlons from Ger
many. seize guarantees and enforce
such payments In the event that the
rep&ratIons commissions decision to-
morrow should grant a moratorium
to Germany without exaoting tho 80
curitics demanded Ey France Is
everywhere evident In French off,
cial circles tonight.
While official announcement is
withheld In order not to Interfere
with the work of the commission, and
owing to the desire OF the French
government to allow the German
delegates every possible opportunity
to make final proposal which might
be acceptable to France. French Of
hcials talk and act as IL tho plan
were adopted and Frances decision
to take coercive measures against
Germany had already been decided
upon.
War Office Is Dusy.
The War Office also Is very busy
and Is III constant communication
with General De Goutte's headuuar-
ters at Mayence; large movements
OF troops were reported from Nancy.
Metz and the Rhineland and there
seemed TO be no doubt In the minds
OF officials generally that the occupa-
ton OF the Ruhr was a forcgone con-
clusion should the commissions de-
cision go against France.
Herr Schroeder's propositions to the
commission are described as "abso-
lutely unacceptable" Premier Poin-
care had a long conference tonight
with NJ. Viviani and the Minister OF
Finance. NJ De Lasteyrle. Later he
received Andre Lefevre, former Min
lister of War, most persistent ad-
vocate of the adoption OF strong
measures toward Germany.
NJ. Lefcvre appeared in great spirits
as he emerged from the Poincare
Cabinet
Must "Go and Take IT,
Continued on Page 2, Col. 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
S POLICEMEN ANSWER
REPORT OF CUTTING
But Find Nothing Has Happened to
Disturb Community Several
6{flea in Country


SIileB in Country.
Called upon for help because OF a
reported attempt at murder on the
Petersburg Turnpike. between stops
Is and Is. five Richmond po-
licemcn early this morning dashed
several miles out OF the city only
To find that nothing had happened
to disturb the peace of the highway
between Richmond and Petersburg.
The call camo to Patrolman G. L.
Williams from motorist. at the
corner OF Fourteenth aud Hui,
Streets. He said he was passing
Stop Is when he was asked to rush
to the city and summon police aid.
as one of the men In camping
party had run amuck with knife
and had slashed the throat OF an
other OF the party. II was feared,
II was said. that bodily harm would
be done to others.
Patrolman Williams notified the
Third Precinct Station. and Major
Sherry. Chief of Police. was notified
in turn. He ordered Captain Wright,
OF the detective department. to GO
to the scene with four men, They
made inquiry and finding no grounds
for tho report. returned TO the city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
PRINCE OF BECCARS
IN NEW YORK FACES
4 RUN OF HARD LUCK
His Automobile attached, He
VIII Fight Case Out
in Court.
IBy United News.l

NEW YORK. Aug. 30.-"Skate''
Malone. one of New York's best
known beggars. who slides around
on a rolled skate contrivance SELL
Ing pencils. is having run of hard
luck.
His automobile has just been at
tached by City Marshal Hirsch be-
cause he refused to pay 500 law
yer fee incurred by his chauffeur
It Isn't the 500 that Malone minds
but It's the principle Of the thing
Il won't be browbeaten out OF my
money" he declared. announcing his
intention OF fighting the case out in
court.
But what irritates Malone most Is
that now with his car attached. he
can't come home after a hard day.s
work and exchange his ragged work
ing clothes for diEk well-fittins
business suit and go out with his
wife for his usual fter-dinner spin
through Central Park.
"All this delay In New York is
worrying me-" Malone said when seen
in his four-room suite at the Hotel
Marlborough where he stays when
in New York on business. ~ should
be on the road working. Working
In New York does not pay.
One man told me he heard beg
gars made 500 day In New York,
Those times arc past. Fifteen dol.
lars Is big day for me In New
York and then have to work cigh,
or ten hours" =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
Anthracite Miners and Opera
tors Consider Suggestions
of Senator Pepper.
SEPARATE CONFERENCES
Return to Work in Pitts.
burgh District Brings
Joy TO Miners.
tBy Associated press.l

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 3o.-Mem
hers Of the scale copmittees of the
anthracite miners and operators to-
day took up consideration of the
suggestions made To them at Wash
inston late last night by Senators
Pepper and Reed. OF Pennsylvania.
TO end the hard coal strike.
There were no definite announce
ments as TO results of the days ac-
tivit!cs. and none Is expected until
after each side has communicate cd
TO tho Pennsylvania Senator's with
result OF Its separatc considerations
OF the new proposals. There were
many rumors throughout the an
thracite regions that settlement
had been reached. but there was no
foundation for them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
EFFORT TO CUT FUEL
FREIGHT GOES DOWN
Storm of Talk Finally Puts
Over Final Vote on
Measure.
Teunn ASsertH Eject Of Proposcd
LeEfsIation VIII lie to CurtnI
Production.
tBy Associated Prcss.l

WASHISGTON. Aug. 3O.-After re-
jecting all amendments to the I'D
mln!stra,ion coal distribution bill. the
House ran INTO an unexpected storm
OF talk late today and was forced to
quit until tomorrow without reach
ing vote
Every change proposed was either
thrown OUT on II point OF order or
dec!sively defeated. 1T the end o,
the all-day wrangle. Chairman Win
slow. of tho Interstate Commerce
Commission. who was in charge Of
tho measure. predicted IL would go
through as framed.
AS the House worked on the mca-
sure, which It's supporters claimed
was all the Legislation needed to
meet the emergency caused by ths
coal and rail- strikes. word reached
leaders that attempts 10 eettle tho
anthracite tio-up might succeed. and
that the Senate was ready TO take up
House coal bills as soon as It was
through with the bonus.
"scizure" ProvIsIonx Go Down.
President Hardings original suE-
gcstion for creation of buying and
selling coal agency was put before
the House by Representative Andcr-
son. Republican. Minnesota, with n
provision indirectly authorizing SELF
ure OF mines IL found necessary in
connection with agency activities
hut II went out on n point OF order
Advised that nm amendment au-
thorlzing the President to take over
railroads and mines. In the event Of
grim necessity" would go out In
the same swift fashion. members ia
voring such legislation announced
that nothing was to be gained by
courting certain rejection.
With little ceremony, the House
voted down an amendment delegat-
ing the distribution powers to the
Interstate Commerce Commission in
place OF Federal fuel distributor.
and n moment later rejected an
amendment fixing the distributors
salary at $500.
"Rennonnbie Price" Plan Renten.
Representative Fairohild. Icpuh-
lican. Now York. found few support
Ing his proposal that coal distributed
should be sold at a reasonable price
TO the ultimate consumer" An un-
successful attempt was made by Rep
resentatiYe Denison, Republican, H.
linois, TO strike out what some MEM
hers characterized as the heart of
the bill This being the provision
that the fuel distributor. in trying
to meet the emergency. should pre-
vent extortion in prices charged for
coal and other fuel
An amendment by Representative
Boies. Republican. Iowa. which would
have ordered 30 per cent reduction
in the freight rate on coal, to be-
Gin within ten days. was thrown out
even before its reading had been
concluded.
Rnyburn Scores Measure.
The principal attack on the bill
today was by Representative Ray
burn. Texas. Democratic member OF
the committee which framed It, while
Representative BarkIey. Democrat.
Kentucky. and Representative Gra-
ham. Republican. Illinois, also mem
bers of the committee. supported the
Continued on Page q Col 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
Rubber Paving Blocks
to Hush Traffic Noise
tBy United Ncws.l

LONDON, Aug. 3D.--The clatter
OF traffic would be hushed and
London converted into silen,
city, under plans of engineers
who are urging tho adoption Of
rubber paving on the streets of
the English capital.
Experiments with rubber paw
Ing blocks are being conducted
now in one section Of the city.
The block has "a rubber surface
fixed TO base OF rubber compo-
sition.
Rubber paving. II Is claimed. Is
absolutely silent. besides VICAR.
ing for about hfteen years. or
double the life OF the wooden
block now used In London. Tests
are said to have shown that the
rubber surface Is no more slippery
than other forms OF paving.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
LAWYER ASSERTS MEN
VICTIMS OF FRAME.IJP
[By Assoclatod prcss s1

GARY. IND. Aug. 30.-Attornev
fani X. Glaser. counsel for four men.
heio on murder charges as a result
or the wreck of Michigan Central
cAPress train. near Gary. in which
the engineer and fireman were killed
On august 20. today in Muncipal
court. charged the quartet had been
uhmercifuily beaten. that confessions
were wrung from them by force and
that they would repudiate the con-
fessions.
me court appointed three physi-
Grams 10 examine the defendants and
report tomorrow.
This is the greatest frame-un ever
framed and is intended to discredit
ehe shopmens strike" Attorney
Glaser said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
PEACE SPREADS RAPIDLY
IN HILLS AND VALLEYS

~ hND ~
PITTSBURGH. Aug. 3o-The bi-
luminous coal strike in tho Pitts
burgh District became history to-
day Vivid was the change in a
chain OF important mining villages
through which two Associated
Press correspondents mo,ored this
afternoon.
Week after week since last Apr!I
these towns have been grim and
silent. Today. peace spread
through the hills and valleys Shot
guns and rifles, automa,ics and
cartridge belts disappeared The
trudging miner I'm working p;,s
became the principal actor.
II was Impossible for the CORE
spondent to decide who was the
happier-coal digger. or his chill
dren. But it was noticeable tina,
their bubbling enthusiasm was
shared by merchants throughout the
area that was toured. Settlement
OF. the strike was vita for them.
Storekeepcr Bcncgnctor.
Il wonder how many people IN
the big cities realize the part that
the storekeeper played in this
struggle between capital and labor"
said one greyhaired woman who
Kept an Ice cream parlor.
Il suppose conditions in our town
are unlike conditions In other min
Ing cities. The miner makes biz
money. and he spends It, His chill
dren want for nothing. His daugh-
ters often wear silk stockings. Why =?
Well. many miner has said to me:
II the men earning $40 or $50 a
lCnntInued OF, IanIrE . 1,ai .
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
ODESSA IN REVOLT
AGAINST BOLSHEVISM
[By Associated Press1

LONDON, Aug. 31.--A dispatch IN
the Daily Mail from Berlin says a
report has been received in the Ger
man capital that the Odessa Soviet
has purged itself of Bolshevism. pro-
claimed its independence of Moscow
and called upon all citizens TO unite
against the Communist uprisers."
The report alleges that the whole
OF South Russia has Joined with
odessa and that the revolution has
been attended by bloody encounters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
FIRE TRUCK STOLEN
Apparatus Disappears nv FIremen
Dance mt Carnival.
TBy United News1

NORTH PELHAM. y. Y. Aug. 3d.
VIII the person or persons who
stole this towns hook aud ladder
truck please return 1t before the
next fire?
The truck was taken from In front
OF dance hall at fremen's car
-nival while the crew was inside shak-
inS an oblivious hoot.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
Giant Policeman Hales
Three Flappers to Court
IRv United News-l

NEW YORK. Aug. 30.-Patroi-
man Henry A. l.. Meyer. six feet
six and the tallest cop in Ridge
wood. complained to the court
Wcdn csday that three l9-year-old
fiappers had been mistreat!ng him
i never have any trouble with
men. no matter how big they are"
Meyer said. but don't know
what to do about these girls"
The offending trio. haled into
court confessed they khrew
bag of crackers in Meyers face
when he ordered them to stop
picketinS a shirtwaist factory
where they were on strike.
Sentence suspended.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
CANDIDATE is JAILED
FOR GETTING DRUNK
[By Associated Press.1

CINCINNATI, OHIO, Aug. 30
Henry w. Hayssen. OF Milwaukee,
who claims he Is a candidate for tho
presidency Of the United States on
the Universal Brotherhood" ticket,
was today sentenced to thirty days
imprisonment on charge of in
toxication. In Hayssen's presidential
platform he advocated thirty days
imprisonment on the nations high
ways for drunkenness and when he
demonstrated with the court over the
severity OF the sentence, the Judge
toid him he was simply eputting into
practice Hayssen's platform.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
Open Commercial Frnudc cou,t.

NEW YORK. Aug. 30.--The COM
mercial frauds court designed to
check the practice Of obtaining credit
from merchants and banks by the
use of false financial statements, was
opened here today. Magistrate Simp-
son presided over the first session. and
issued thirty summonses. District
Attorney Banton made the opening
ADDRESS and outlined the purpose of
the court. which he said was solely
needed and whose Inauguration mark
yea the dawn of new day in BUSH
mess.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
MOONS RELATIVES
SHOCKED AT NEWS
Believe Richmond Broker Be.
came Seasick and Fell
Overheard.
HAPPY LIFE RECALLED
Mother Clung to Hope Her
Son Had Never Reached
the Boat.
[speclal to The r,mes.p,,patcb I,

lSpccial 10 Tne Times Dispatch.1
LYNCHBURG. VA. Aug. 3O.-Rela-
tives here of Edward II. Moon, Rich
mond broker. who disappeared from
the Old Dominion steamer, Jefferson
en- route from New York to Norfolk.
some time Monday night, are mt a
loss to account for his disappearance
nut arc Inclined to accept the theory
that Mr. Moon. being seasick, left
his stateroom, went to the rail of the
snip and accidentally fell overheard
Mr.. Moon. It will be recalled,
welded Miss katherine Henderson
Scales. Of prominent family in
Richmond last October. and knowI.
edge OF tho happy married life, and
information secured this morning BY
long distance telephone from New
York. showed that Mr.. and Mrs. Moon
parted in New York Sunday night
happy after q pleasant vacation. and
in the hope OF being reunited In
Richmond late Tuesday or this morn
ing.
Were Gucsts Of Elliott.
Z. n. Newman. brother-in-law of
Mr.. Moon. this morning talked 10
Speed Elliott. former school mate OF
Mr.. Moon at the law school of the
University of Virginia and later his
law partner for some time in Hous-
ton. Texas. this being the first news
Mr.. Elliott had Of the disappearance
OF his friend. Mr.. and Mrs. Moon had
been visiting Mr.. Elliott in New York.
and according TO Mr.. Elliott they had
had n delightful visit there. Sunday
night Mrs. Moon and her mother left
New York by train for Richmond, Mr..
Moon having decided to go by boat
to Norfolk in order To attend to some
personal business there.
Mr.. Elliott assured Mr. Newman
that when Mr.. Moon told his wife
goodbye that IL was with the ex-
pectation of rejoining her IN Rich
mond promptly. While in New York,
where he went on August IS. for a
visit with Mr.. Elliott, Mr.. and Mrs.
Moon appeared to enjoy the outing
TO the utmost. He appeared to be
perfectly happy. Mr.. Elliott assured
Mr.. Newman. and was in perfect
health and frame OF mind when he
bid him adieu.
At ParIs Place Conference.
During the World War Mr.. Noon
was an ensign in the navy. being nj
tached to the aviation branch OF that
service. Early after America's en-
trance into the World War Mr.. Moon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31

10-Year-0id Slayer to Die Tomorrow.
ATLANTA. Ca. Aug. 30.-Frank B.
Duprc. 19-year-old slayer OF Irby c..
Walker. n private detective, will be
hanged In Fulton County Jail Friday
some time between 8 4. VI. and p.
W., 1t became almost certain tonight.
after Governor Thomas II. Hardwick
refused to grant a thirty-day re-
prieve.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
American Woman Victim
Of $4,000 Gem Robbery
[By United News.l

LONDON. Aug. 3O.--A $4,000
jewel robbery with an American
woman az the victim has led
Scotland Yard operatives to seek
tho trail OF what Is believed to be
an international band Of train
thieves.
Mrs. J. Byrne, who reported the
inert. was on her way from Paris
TO London at the time.
Advertisements in London news
papers offer $1,000 reward for re-
covery Of tho Jewels.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31

WASHINGTON LABOR-DAY EXCITE
SION. WEEK-I1N $500 FROM RICH .
MOND. Consult r.. f. Sc r. Ticket
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31

Continued on Page 2. Col. 2.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-31
The Weather

Partly cloudy weather md moderate
temperature today and =
tomorrow.
For full weather report SEQ page o.
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Continued on Page 2. Col. s.
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CONTINUED on Page Q, Col.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-08-25
VILLAGERS MAKE IT Three STRAIGHT
over BLUE S0X AND THREATEN LEAD,
irwin AND SEAMAN FAIL TO HOLD
Hughes New First Sacker And Rawlings Only Sox Who Find
Clarke ForSafeties Verecker Goes To Mound In Sixth
When The Waynesboro Hurer Loses Control.

Waynesboro, Pa, Aug. 25.-Mar-
tinsburg lost their third straight
game to the Waynesboro Villagers
here yesterday and now occupy the
lead by only a small margin. The
Villagers collected nine hits and
six runs off Irwin and Seaman who
lid the hurting duties for the Sox,
while Clarke, for the Villagers al
lowed only three hits and was re-
moved because of lost control in
the sixth inning when the Sex sent
over their only score. Verecker
who took up the mound duty retir
ed the rtinsburg Club without
allowing 8y hits or runs.
The Villagers started early in the
game and sent over two runs on
hits in the initial inning. In the
fourth and fifth inning two more
runs We're added running the total
to four, and in the seventh two
more runs were sent in off Seaman
and the final count stood to ! in
favor of the Villagers.
The game was held up several
times on account OF arguments, and
Dave Black was sent to the bench
when he disagreed with the umpire
of a play at second base, Kaunas,
Nillager shortstop. was on first
when Yordy hit to the infeld and
the ball was thrown TO second for
an easy out and an easy double
play, but Kaunas stood in front OF
Black preventing his throw to first
IN time to get Yordy Hughes was
spiked when one Of. the Waynes-
boro PLAYERS slid into first.
The fielding of the Sox was rag
sed at times and three errors were
Charged The score:
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-08-25

Rain stepped on the diamond last
night and reigned supreme. This
makes another postponed game be-
tween the Y bunch and the Inter
woven tossers. All indications,
however. point to a rousing game
this evening when the B. & o and
the Greenlanders will face each 9TH
sr.
The game under protest between
the Y. NJ. c. a. and Blairton came
up for discussion at the meeting of
the club managers last night. The
game was final awarded to the
Blairton team. This makes the
Greenlanders a little more secure
on their first rung of the baseball
ladder. The interviewer are max
ing every effort to knock EN- off
The City League Schedule is fast
drawing to an end Another week
will see the closing of the season.
The week will no doubt be filled
with many thrilling scenes.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-08-25
DE VALERA IN lOUTH.
BxAlnternationai News Service0

BSffast, Aug. 25--Eamonn De
Valra, commanderin-chie of the
Republican irregulars, has made a
dramatic appearance at the head of
a. little army of rebels in county
Louth, according to information re-
ceived here today from the border.
At last reports De Valera was be
lieved to be in southwestern Ireland
and Louth was said to be free of
rebels
Another report said that De Val
era was evidently planning some
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-08-25
PREPARE FOR WINTER
(By International News service.I

(By INTERNATIONAL News oerVIce.1
Cleveland, Ohio, Aug, 24-Fur
coats and other wearing apparel to
the value of $4,000 was stolen by
thieves who early today tunneled
their way through an adjoining
piano store into the Engel and Fet-
ger Fur Companys building here.
The robbery was discovered when
employees opened the store for the
days business.
A large poster across the front
of the piano store obseured the OPP
erations of the robber gang, and
they worked leisurely. taking only
the most valuable articles.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-08-25
hind OF coup for the week end.

Philadelphia, Aug. 25.--Tommy
Loughran outclassed by ten pounds.
last night, put up an exhibition OF
nerve and grit here that won him
the admiration of fstic Philadelphia
although he lost his bout to Gene
Tunney.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-08-25
INDOOR SpoRLN

voices soon to be opened in Ber-
lin. in connection with the phone
tic department OF the national H.
brary.
With the opening of two mines
which have been closed for a year
for lack of orders, the output of
bituminous coal production in Col.
orado will be increased about 1000
tons a day.
Fifteen hundred Germans, known
to be agitators and undesirables.
are being expelled from Alsaee-
Lorraine.
Since the war 100000 persons
have visited the Grotto at Lourdes,
attention to which was called by
the recent wreck of two trains car
rying pilgrims to that celebrated
faith healing resort in France.
Dr. Armstrong Smith OF Letch-
worth, England, is organizing a
paddock society The purpose of
the band. which the doctor hopes
to found all over the world. is to
make members more tolerant.
Hold paddock in your hand, turn
a key, VOW never TO say unkind
words Of anyone and you are a
members.