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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-11
GERMAN PUBLIC UNEASY
OVER ABSENCE or NEWS
tBy Associated Press.


LONDON. July 10.-The Crown Coun-
ell called by Emperor William was
held in Berlin yesterday. according to
an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Amsterdam to-day. but no announce
ment as to what took place has been
made.
The German public is very uneasy
regarding tho absence OF news as to
the decisions of the Crown Council
which the Emperor held yesterday"
says tho dispatch. only in times Of
greatest stress are such meetings held"
Other advices from the same source
say that the meeting lasted three hours.
being ono Of tho. longest on record
since July. 1914. when Emperor Will
liam signed the mobilization order that
preceded the declaration Of war.
The ministers OF both the empire
and the kingdom were In attenda nee.
together with the members of the En-
perors military and naval cabinet
II liz believed. says the dispatch. that
one OF the results of the council will
be the introduction of a franchise bill
for Prussia granting universal. direct
suffrage and the secret ballot.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-11
LYNCHBURC man CHOSEN
GRAND EXAL TED RULER
Fred c. Harper Wins Highest Honor
in Gift of b. & Z. Order
OF Elks.
GETS 1908 VOTES TO 3O3
Atlantic City Unanimous Choice for
Convention City in 101S-Grand
Lodge Pledges Support OF $4,000
Members to President Wilson.
GETS 1908 VOTES TO sOs
IBy Assoelated Press !

BOSTON, July l0.-The election Of
Fred c. Harper. OF Lynchburg. Va. as
grand exalted ruler. the unanimous
choice OF Atlantic City, y. j.. as tho
1915 convention city, and the adoption
OF a resolution plcdging the support of
the 474.630 members of the order to
President Wilson lin this time. of
trouble" were the chief matters dis
posed Of at to-day's Session of the
grand lodge at the annual convention
Of the Bencvolei, and Protective order
OF Elks.
Mr.. Harper obtained 1908 votes
against 3o3. polled for John W. Stew
enson. of Futon. \. Y. Congressman
Thomas L. Kelly, of Meriden. Conn.
was. elected grand exalted leading
knight with 1886 votes. against i3S
given Henry j. Jennings. OF Bridge
port. Conn.
The third contest-that for the Office
Of grand trustec-was settled before
the polling began by the withdrawal
of w. w Mountain. of Flint, Mich.
and William Conkiin. of Englewood,
y. j. Patrick Powers. former presi-
dent OF the Eastern Baseball Associ-
alton, was elected without opposition.
Other officers chosen were Frank J..
SprigGs. OF ST. Paul, grand esteemed
lecturing knight: Edward L. Chapman.
Great Bend. kans., grand inner guard:
Judge James NJ. Stanley. Oakland, Cal.
grand esteemed loyal knight: Charles
A White Of Chicago. grand treasurer.
and Fred Robinson. Of Dubuque, Iowa.
grand secretary
REPORT on NEW RITUAL
WILL BE MADE TO-DAY
1t was announced tonight that at
to-morrow's session Of the grand lodge.
the commission which for three years
has been preparing Lew ritual will
make its report. 4 special commission
appointed to devise the best methods
OF war relief work alsc will make its
recommendations
While the 1870 delegates to the
grand lodge session were transacting
business thousands OF other Elks and
their friends made automobile trips to
historic Lexington and Concord. To-
night the visitors attended a masque In
the Harvard Stadium.
During the intermission at this per-
formance the uniformed corps OF Elks
OF Denver, Col, gave an exhibition
drill. and at the conclusion, this years
grand exalted ruler, Edward Rightor,
of New Orleans, proposed the III
o'clock toast" of the fraternity.
The great stadium was in darkness,
and special lighting effects in the tair
above. together with a patriotic musi-
cal program. was arranged in con-
nection with the tribute to dead mem
bers.
The. visit to the masque. the pro-
ceeds Of which are to be given to the
American Red Cross. was arranged in
place OF the annual civilian parade, a
spectacular feature of other conven-
tions which was called off because OF
the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-11
FLATLY REFUSES
TO STATE GERMAN
TERMS OF PEACE.
Program of No Annexations
or Indemnities Is Repu-
dated by Chancellor.
MUST FIGHT AND CONQUER,
HIS MESSAGE TO RElCHSTAG
Public Uneasy Over Long Ses-
sion of Crown Council Called
by Emperor.
WHOLE EMPIRE is IN TURMOIL
Only In Times Of Greatest Stress Are
Such Meetings Held-Goyern-
ment May, Yield.
MUST FIGHT AND CONQUER,
HIS MESSAGE TO RElCHSTAG
WHOLE EMPIRE IS IN TURMOIL
Only In Times of Greatest Stress Are
Such Meetings Held-Goyern-
ment May, Yield.
tBy Associated Press. I

BERN. SWITZERLAND. July lo-
According TO Berlin newspapers, the
German Chancellor. DR.. Won Bethmann-
Hollweg. said to mem bers of the Reich
stag:
Il repeat that the formula OF peace
without annexations is unacceptable
to US. We cannot declare our terms
OF peace. We must fight and conquer"
The Chancellor made strong attack
on Matthias ErzbsrEer. leader OF the
Catholic Center. who assailed the Pan
Germans in his address before the main
committee last week and advocated
peace without annexations or indemni-
ties. DR.. Won Eethmann-Holl II ollweg said
Herr Erzberger's attitude was unpa-
triotic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-11
Must Suffer
While Food Gamblers
Pile Up Rich Profit Pro16as
Free Lunch Counters
Abolished in Gotham

NEW YORK, July 10.-AIl free
lunch counters In New York will be
abolished on July 10. All imported
drinkn will he raised cents. The
price OF n container OF beer will
jump to 15 cents. The price Of a
pint of beer will go up to 20 cents.
All beer Einsses will he smaller.
This program pvns adopted to-day
by the Retail Liquor Dealers As
sociation of New York County. 1t
will mean the end of 5000 lunch
countern. costing between $4,000
to s.5,OOO n day to keep mp.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-11
STANDS PAT on REFUSAL
TO STATE PEACE TERMS

(By Agence Radio to International
News Service.)
ZURICH, July 10.-Dr. Won, Beth
mann-Hollweg, German Imperial Chan
cellor. regards the formula of peace
without annexations or indemnities as
impossible and dangerous" He stands
many's peace terms. He backs it with
the as ert' ION:
Germany must fight to the last
gasp"
Brief Berlin official statements and
dispatches quoting leading German
news pers furnished the first insight
to-day into the political turmoil rag
ing in the empire. They contained
brief but significant resumes Of the
preliminary battles fought in the meet
inss Of the Reiehstag's main commit
tee, ,on Saturday and yesterday. They
showed that these battles were inde-
cisive. Nothing resembling even
provisional agreement was reached.
When the Reichstag met in full session
to-day the big parties seemed hope
lessly divided apd unequivocally op-
posed TO compromise.
sroRM IS iUNLoosEo
d:iif BY CENTRIsT LEADER
Aside from fragmontary, quotations
the Chanceilor's speech. before the
main committee which is being sup
pressed by the; German censors, the
meat important bit Of to-day's news
/ q. Confined on Second Pase5 -----
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-11
COLONEL GREEN MARRIEs
Son of Hetty Green WEEDS Miss Mabe
HarIOw-WeddinE Gift of
S625,OOO to Bride.

CHICAGO, July 10.-Edward H. r.
Green, son of the late Hetty Green,
and Miss Mabel Il. Harlow. OF High
land Park. a suburb. we're married here
to-day. The ceremony was performed
at Trinity Episcopal Church by the
Rev. P. c. Wolcott. They have known
each other for fifteen years.
Colonel Green gave his bride a we'd
ding gift of S625,o0O, Five hundred
thousand dollars was In the form of
a check. and the remainder In Liberty
bonds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-11
AND HELFFERICH
WILL RESIGN FROM CABINET
IBy Associated Pre-

TBy Associated Press.J
AMSTERDAM, July 10-German I'm
pe7ial Chancellor Won Bethmann-H -Holl-
veg. says the Koelnische Volks Eel
tuns. promised the Reichstag that he
would consent to the resignation from
the Cabinet Of Foreign Minister Zim-
mermann and DIR. Carl Helfrerich Sec
rotary OF the Interior and Vice-Chan-
ceilor. In addition, five members Of
the Prussian Cabinet will be asked to
resign.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-11
MONEY FOR DEPENDENTS
Wives and Childrsn Would be Cnred
For by System OF Federal
Allowances.

WASHINGTON. July 10.-Dependent
wives and children OF all soldiers would
be grained Federal allowances during
the war by bill introduced to-day by
Representative Rankin. OF Montana.
Wives with no children would receive
$40 month; those with one child. S45:
those with two children. $50. ana those
with more than two, SIS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-11

slams. says a dispatch from Reuters
Petrograd correspondent. Ar~
TEUTON LINE BROKEN
IN IMPORTANT SECTOR
tBy Associated ress.l .N
RusSia's armies have broken the AUS
tro-German line in the Halicz- -Stanis-s
lau sector. one Of the most important,
on the eastern front. and the Russian
advance continues. 5s
The Austro-German forces already
have withdrawn beyond the Lomnica
River, about ten miles west Of Jesupol
which was occupied on Sunday by the
Russians under General Kornilor Tho
Russians have taken four more Viz
lagos and increased their captures of
prisoners more than 1000. Seven morA
field guns and other war material also
fell into Russian hands. tss
West OF Stanislau toward Kalusz
and Dolina the Russians have penetratS
cd the Teutonc lines to a depth OF
nearly seven miles. and. between STAN
islau and Halicz. they have widened
their wedge. In their retirement. aD-
parently made hastily. from the large
amount OF guns and military stores
captured by the Russians. the Austro.
German forces failed to make stand
at two rivers. the Lukovitza and tho
Luvka. 1t is probable they may In
trench on the west bank OF the Loun-
MICA n E7s
WILL NOT PREVENT FORCED
EVACUATION OF HALTCI
stand there. however. hardly will
prevent the forced evacuation OF
Halicz. the strategic key to Lemberg.
as the Russians are within less than
eight miles of Halicz on three sides,
and only one avenue Of retreat to-
ward Lemberg is left open. that being
the Dniester and the Lipiza Rivers.
The evacuation OF Halicz would make
retreat from the Brzezany- -ZlochofS
line by the Austro-German troops al.
most a necessity. Meanwhile the Rus
sian artillery is hammering the enemy
lines south OF Brzezany, and north OF
the Pripct marshes, near Riga, Dvinsk
and Smorgon, the fighting activity has
Increased.
On the western front on the ChemIn-
des- Danes, the French have repulsed
moro attacks by the troops of the
German Crown Prince. The latest Ger
man efforts were not made in as great
form as those OF last week. Tho
French also threw back a strong at
tack near Hurtebise. in Champagne
vigorous artillery duel is in prog
ress by the Germans and British In
Flanders. The German artillery fre
also has been intense along the front
held by the Belgian army In Flan-
ders. near the French border, the Brit
ish have advanced their line east of
Oosttaverne
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-11
Hearins. Are coneludea.

BY Aksociated Trees.J 80
I WASHINGTON. July I0.-Hearings
on the administrations ssss,ooo. 900
aviation bill were, concluded to-day by
the House Military COMMITTEES, and tho
measure probably Will be reported thS-
fore the end Of the week. secretary
Baker did not appear before tho con-.
pittee. gss bad been expected. Y y 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-11
ITALIAN MISSION IN FRANCE
Prince Of Udlne Sends Message An
nouncing Safe Voyase on
Return Trip.
(By Associated Press. !

10Y NboUCFutcN IEV6b.IT
WASHINGTON. July 10.-The Italian
mission has arrived safely in France
on It's way back 60 Italy after a visit
to the United states, according to. a
message received here tonight from,
the Prpce Of Udine. head OF the mis-
sion. x s =; n !, & 4, & Z.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-11
Seven Live. Lost.

oRToNvILLE., MINI. July 1o.-seven
persons lost their lives when the ex-
cursion steamer Muskegon went down
on Big Stone Lake. near here to-
night. during . heavy storm. Il
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-11

,asye You rried BRoAD ROCK Ginger
ITS FINE,--Adv, I,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-11
RUSS|A'S ARMIES
CAPTURE HAL|CZ,
KEY TO LEMBERG5
Smash Through Austro-Ger-
man Lines on Way to
Galician Capital.
ENEMY FORCED TO RETIRE
BEYOND LOMNICA RIVER
Four More Villages and 1000
Prisoners Fall Into Musco- y
vite Hands.
GREAT OFFENSIVE CONTINUES
On Western Front French Repulse
Repeated Attacks Made by
Crown Prince. l
ENEMY FORCED TO RETIRE
BEYOND LOMNICA RIVER
GREAT OFFENSIVE CONTINUES
rBy Associated Pressl

LONDON. July 11.-Halicz. the stra-
tegic key to Lemberg. capital of Ga.
licia. has been captured by the Rus
slams, says a dispatch from Reuters
Petrograd correspondent are
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
About SUITS

ONLY BY THE MOST energetic effort have we
been able to keep abreast of the tremendous the
lneXampled demand for our Suits The newest ar
rivals-ast shipment received Saturdav-enable us to
promise satisfactory choosing for ALL
The ANSWER to the confidence which this ex-
ceptona demand evidences may be found in the Kauf-
mann standards OF workmanship, which, whether the
Suit be high ow-priced we insist must be main
tanned This results in long and satisfactory service
ana TINS means friend to the establishment
Add to good workmanship the styles of exceptional
practcalty materials novel, seasonable and different
and Madame's enthusiasm is explained
THE paul POIRET" Trench pocl,ets ara ,
popular novelty shown by us in Suit at $4,000
LANVIN EMPHASIZES button and braid eabo
ration on Suits. We show these models at $500
THE JUPE TONNEAU, or barrel skirt. is par
utilized to carry the pockets set low on the coat Such
Suits are $780,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
New and Handsome Little Boys
Wash Suits in the kiddics' Shop.
An Easter Shop.
For the Younger SET

Good children'S stores are Just as
much rarity in New York as in Rich
mond," said a Richmond resident last
week just returned home. My chill
dren were not with me-" she continu-
ed, but I looked in at BIS, and.
frankly, their things are not whit
prettier than yours, while the prices
are fabulous"
Such remarks as the above simply
show that the women best qualified to
know appreciate Specially Shop Ser
vice most. We aim to SATISFY the
demands of eXacting mothers, and the
more discriminating their tastes the
more pride we have in pleasing. BE-
cause HIGH STANDARDS WILL
COVER THE DEMANDS OF ALL.
In the tailoring and designing of
Goats for children our efforts have
been more painstaking and more sue
cessful than ever before -espccially i'm
relation TO the question of coats at
popular prices
the prices range S2.9S to $1,000. They
are ofered in serges. cheviotS, covcrts
and plaids. Very handsome. well tail
ored shepherd plaids are priced $5.9S.
Tailored Goats for little boys, in
pinch-back or beltcd back styles e. TO
. years.. are $500. sos and $3.50.
Goats for girls Of six TO fourteen, in
serges, whipcords. coverts. velours, ga
bardines and silk: in colors Of rose
Copen, green. navy, gold, taupe and
checks, are $500 to $3.50. \ satisfy
ingly complete assortment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
Infants Bonncts and Hats of Charm
BETTING YOUR Baby.
Easter Accessories
Of Specialized Quality

There were three things upon which
our grandmothers declared the sue
cess. the finish" of their toilettcs de-
pended = gloves. handkerchiefs and
|'hosiery. This is truer to-day than
ever. which is, of course, inevitable
since the requirements Of dress and of
living grow more complex. OUR at
tention to such details is commensu-
rate to the Importance which YOU at
tach to them.
Gloves to be Kaufmannworthy must
combine correctness with satisfying
amount Of durability We consider a
glove success only to the degree that
it fits-one of the reasons our Glove
Shop is SO popular. Thousands Of pairs
in Spring Styles are ready for you
French Kid. Lambskin, Mocha. Doe
skin and Silk. Light. medium and
heavy weights, some very plain and
smart: others lavishly embroidered;
styles with gauntlets, cientures. band
alets. stitchings in contrast, etc
White Gloves are. Of course, correct
for dress wear Nothing can be SO
effective as a soft, plant. perfect-fit-
ting. snow-white covering for the
hand. Many Of these have contrasting
embroideries. For semi-dress and
Tailleurs. black beach, grays and tans
are shown.
Handbags. in leather and silk. i'm
many charming and novel conceits.
Always above everything. remem-
Der that Specially Shop Service Spells
Sure Satisfaction.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
DRESSES


q FFERED IN THREE wonderful assortments:
FIRST-Tafeta and Georgette models in colors
brilliant us we'll conservatives accurate as to style
to the last stitch, and unmatchable in value at the
price, $500
SECOND-A few dollars more and the Easter
shopper may choose from among these superb Dresses
IN Silk and Faffeta combined with Georgette In the
same collection large number of models created
IN "Sk-Skln, filmy, flowing, ripping Silk evolved
10y the French genius Barolche and SUGGESTING
though far exceeding in beauty, the commonly known
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
IT ASTER TIME is here.

It ASTER TIM E is here.
The time when every living thing is taking new
lease on life.
The trees are budding the grass grows grcener
and thicker birds are busy with their regular Spring
time affairs; presently there will be blossoms in the
open and bees occupied with them.
Get busy, everybody Be human. Perk up!
Mother Nature commands you with the urge of
her mysterious forces: If you ARE human, perk up!
v OUR PREPARATIONS now, Madame will be for
the entire season season in which the range of
fabrics patterns and fashions far outshines all the
seasons passed The Easter parade will be respendent
with color and repete with individual creations inter
preting the vogue of the hour
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01

PUSSY Willow. The price of this entire collection
$4,000.
THIRD-Frocks whose beauty mounts to the
pinnacle of the designers genius accurate copies after
the Paris salons, in which every fabric of accepted
Crepes Pongees ittngly embroidered in Chinese
motif 'faffetas, Georgettes, Crepes Gle Chine Silk
Skin, etc, and combinations Of these. Very complete
very satisfying at $500
FINALLl-We offer indvidualized creations in
mgheI-prlced costumes in light and dark coors subty
realizing the dreams of the masters in the arts of color
harmony and grace OF line; materials vary from cling
ing fabrics to blloWy tissues Prices from S35 co.
$500, $500 and up to $3.50.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
Higher Prices

n POINT OF VARIETY and exclusive style women
OF eXactng taste will be surprised and pleased at
the completeness Of our exhibits, which compare fav-
orally with those of the largest metropolitan shops
and which include original creations by Voycl and
Milgrm. Prices $500 to $500
Combination Silk Suits up to S1S50O
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
CONTINUED from First PaEc.l

Ciefa Wynne and MarEarct Newei!, OF
tiock! Mount, MISS sN'cluS Jones on
licnmond. SISTER OF Tue groom ;tad
MISS Sue Long of EoNboro ih"N wore
ioNciS dresses o. PINK inile ana c'oth
or silver ana carried bouquets oil PINK
roSebuds. little Llil'ah ana EMORY
HraswrIi. VINO were Hover girls Wore
white frocks and carried PINK roses
ana Maurice DanShtridEo. IL, car
red the ring IN an Easter 'iiy.
The sroonsmen included Or. j. &
nfasWcn, ~ " =. bauS httinS,' OF
tocky Mount; titzhush l.affcriN of
hlchmond. ana the nshcrs were j D.
oaon' y. T. poud ana >. J. Mackey'
OF Raleigh y
Immediately after the ceremony Al
tho church reception held IN
the home OF The brides parents and
MI. anu Mrs. Jones icit later in the
evening Tor Northern honeymoon.
Among the guests from distance
were:
Jeter Jones Mis-. Sue Long.
Mrs letter Jones OF Eoxhury;
sirs. il ' W Jones n nra G 1.aINy
col r r. Ngsdam. ar w;rn,nr,mn wy
Miss Shields Jones Miss Emma iiaiist:
titybn,rt , Nnnrr VIZ VI. t uarm"r n,
Grimm Sutton OF f;alcieh
Mrs Frank Nicho- Miss Willie odom
an OF richmond 81 Hale'Eh
~ 'hc -Nrt ''n".
ON Tuesday afternoon at 4:So o'clock
Miss Hattie BELLE Gresham viii speak
at the Art Club OF Richmond on The
Mission Of Poetry y delightful fca-
,urc OF Miss Crcshams lectures is her
reading or tho poems under discussion.
Her yicwroint is an artistic and dra
matte ms wcr ,s - I,i.r,r, ono m
Art Club s looking forward 10 ,hc
address Ivy this wcll-known lecturer
and member. Of TN. ,.luh
Miss Nor, S.r,,.on u.il, nros;d .
,hc ion ,,hi, ,nI H.. v.i,, ~
hy MISSES F.io;nor IIous,nn rd, 49,,
Wnrwick l:lizahcth W.rwick I.ulcur |
Non,ro,n,r, NJ. IT, - ,-,.,. ~,
Members Of IN. cl,,, ,,,.;.
friends arc ,ordinl,, ir,.i,,.., ~.
tend.
h:nstcr Guc.,.
Misses Anne and Lelia Friend wh,
arc attending school a. :, Iii,d,.
HAN tharlcs,own " Y, w;,, ,rri,.o
in tho CITY THURSDAY IN snn,,s ~
Easter holidays with thoit aunt Mrs
W. 7. Scld"n. 1T 2SlS Wcs, ,;rac.
street They viii hc .,ccompanicd bv
their Schooimatc Miss Helen Stryltc,.
Of Chicago.
or Interest Here.
y, Wallace Carmichael. of WHINING /
ton. y. c.. has issued invitations TO
the marriage OF his daughter. Miss
May Carmichael. 10 rr pa>id Reid
MUrchiSon, Of that city. Tho wedding
VIII be solcmnizcd Wednesday after |
noon. Arril Is. AT o'clock in ST. |
''o,n i.p'sc"pal church, Wilmington. |
,@it'Ih"ci IS IranddauGh-
~, NJ i'u,lis" Narhlehhcl and
lhS ,"t" Key. games Carmichael. a
Wei SHOWN '.plScorai minister. AIRS. !
~ .'I,, h'r hl"rr'hr" was I
~ ~. - ""it:',c' +" S'St"F oil Judge
y, !" e.i"H', =, ff"d'FichfhurE, aud
~ Mu,,A. ~ "'''H iri"''lS mere.
wcll-knor-, seem ,.,rnli,,, t,,,,,;i, =.
is :. ncn,c. ,'", anu
''''' hhiI 'o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
4 Noteworthy Reuiuaz

| SEEN IN the quaint od-time hats i'm Hair or Hair
: ana l1sere, or Hair and Malinc. These in VARYING
picturesque effects ranging from Poke Hats to Char
lotte Cordays' are exquisely at present and will
be the Chapeau excellence for the costume n bo
Spring seasons height.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-09-21
SPOT" COAL TO BE SEIZED
Government Prepares Plans TO Take
Care of Small Consumers.

Washington, Sept l1.-Plans for
taking care of the small consumers
coal needs this winter by requisition-
ing so-called spot coal at the mines
and directing its sale through local
have been disclosed by DR.. II. A. Gar
cid, the fuel administrator.
The first move under this arrange
ment. DR.. Garfield explained, will be
to ascertain through state fuel a.
ministrators soon TO be named the
exact requirements of each state
fuel administrators soon to be named
the exact requirements of each state
above the amounts that have been
contracted for. These. will be as
sembled and the total supply required
will be apportioned among the coun
try's mines Operators will be re
uuired to trim their contracts enough
to enable them to supply the neces
sary amount of spot coal to meet the
needs of the local consumers of each
state.