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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
STAND BY PLAN TO SEND
DELEGATES TO STOCKHOLM
Decision Reached by Narrow Major
ity of 5000 in Vote Representing
100000 British Workers.
HENDERSON DEFENDS COURSE
In View of Closcness of Result, Gov
ernment Expected to Adhere to Its
Decision That Passports Will BE
Refused.
TBy Associated Press. !


LONDON. August o1.-By the mar
senting nearly 100000 workers. to-
day. the British labor conference de-
cided to stand by its plan OF sending
delegates to the international Socialist
was attended by a turbulent scene.
Part Of the delegates sang q Socialist
song. and others the patriotic Keep
the Home Fires Burning"
Arthur Henderson, who resigned as
member of the British War Council on
account OF the question at issue, made
Il long defense of his action. The So
cialist element proposed that al labor
representatives should be Instructed to
withdraw from the government, but
the suggestion did not meet with suf-
ficient support to come to vote.
George Barnes. who succeeded Mr.
Henderson in the Cabinet. defended
himself against attack. and said he
proposed to continue 10 support the
government in what he believed would
be successful effort to establish free
dom in the world. He believed Ger
many had all tt gain and the others
ference.
Arthur Henderson addressed the DEL
egates. denying that he. had withheld
deliberately or Intentionally from the
labor conference any information with
reference to the Russian attitude to-
ward the Stockholm conference.
KERENSKY FAVORED
BRITISH PARTICIPATION
Premier Kerensky, Of Russia. he said,
had been In favor of British repre-
sentation at Stockholm. II he (Hen-
derson) had failed or had erred It was
only because of his loyalty to labor
He hoped the conference would not
press the withdrawal of Labor members
from the government. because that
policy, in his opinion. would be sub
versive of the national interests and
the successful prosecution of the war
The international situation, Mr.. Hen
derson said. might change. and It
might be that the various governments
would desire that the conference should
be held in Stockholm. Premier Lloyd
George had been in favor of the con-
ference. and lie might be so again.
The following resolution was moved
and seconded:
THE conference remains Of the opin-
Ion that 1t is desirable for the British
Labor party to be represented at the
international Socialist conference about
10 be held in order that the opinions
of the party may not be misrepre-
sented. and the conference notes with
regret that the government has ex-
pressed the intention Of refusing pass
ports and licenses for this purpose,
and directs that representations be
made to the government on this SUBJ
ject."
In parliamentary circles the opinion
Is generally expressed that in view Of
the closeness of the vote OF the cop
ference, the government will adhere 20
It's decision to refuse passports to Ielc-
gates to the Stockholm congress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
ESTIMATES TO Bt; MADE
FROM SELECTED DISTRICTS
IN REASED PRODUCTION
VITAL TO STAVE OFF FAMINE

WASHINGTON, August Elm
creased production Of cattle. sheep and
hogs is vital to save the world from
a meat famine. and the United States
government. through the food admin
istration, announced to-day broad
policy for increasing the herds in this
country, which embraces the following
features:
/. The extension of credit to farmers
to equip their farms for handling sheep.
hogs and cattle successfully.
. Reduction in home consumption
and waste.
3. Redistribution of Western animals
into Central and Southern States.
4. Conservation of all stock fit for
breeding purposes.
5. Directing attention to sheep rails
ing, not alone for flesh. but to increase
the wool supply, vital for clothing our
troops and those of our allies.
To put into effect the plant for ex-
tending credit to farmers, millions of
dollars will be needed. 1t is intinated
that Congress will be called upon in
the near future. Neither the food adj
ministration nor the Department OF
Agriculture, which is acting in con-
junction with Mr.. Hoover. has the funds
at present to make loans The next
step is expected to be the organiza-
ton OF a special department to survey
the farmers needs and make up n
budget OF estimates
EXPERTs FROM EVERY
SECTION CHOSEN
To get the scheme under way. a
united live stock industry committee
was announced, composed of leading
agricultural experts and animal ex-
Derts in every section of the country.
The committee includes:
Vlrginia-Governor Henry c. Stuart,
Richmond: E. B. White. Leesburg.
Kcntucky-John Lee. Shelbyville;
James L. Gay, Pisgah.
Mississippi-E *. Middleton. Poca-
hontas.
Alabama-Fred Jones, Livingston.
Georgia.. *. Seasons, Cogdoll.
Maryland-C. S. Uaker. Baltimore; Z.
D. Shoemaker. Eagleston.
Florida. NJ. Rhodes. Jacksonville.
Louisiana--John NJ Parker. New Or
leans.
Washington. d. ,C.-Cato Sells. In
dian office;, Clifford Pinchot. e. C. Las
sitter. food Administrations; A. Il. Pot
ter, Forest Service; George M. Rommel,
B. II. Rawl, r. r. Marshall, Bureau OF
Animal Industry; F. ]. Hagenbarth.
|61 lcontinued ,pn Third Page;5 q,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
AT RECENT CoNFEREN

The prices fixed range from 90 to
35 per cent under the maximum price
of So fixed by government officials and
operators at conference here more
than month ago. The So price agree
operators refused to abide by 1t after
Secretary Baker. as president of the
Council of National Defense. repu-
dated II as too high Prices recently
have ranged far above the SO limit.
The fixing of prices was the Presi-
dents second step in the direction of
coal control. and was taken under au-
thority given the executive in an
amendment to the food control bill The
first was taken yesterday when the
President named Robert S. Lovett as
proved an order issued by Mr.. Lovett,
directing that coal shipments TO the
Northwest be given preference over
other goods
To-night's action was taken as an
indication that the President has aban-
doned plan originally considered,
which called for government requisi-
tioning of the output Of all mines,
with the government selling the pro-
duct to the public. This procedure was
strongly recommended by the Federal
night 1t had been believed it would be
the program adopted.
The Presidents order apparently
makes no provision for a pooling ar
(Continued on Second PageO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
PLANS Announced
FOR FOOD CENSUS
To Include Supplies on Farms
and in Stores and Stocks
in Family Pantry.
SURVEY TO BE NATIONWIDE
Policy for Increasing Herds in
This Country Outlined by
Food Administration.
SURVEY TO BE NATIONWIDE
IBy Associated Press. I


w As II IN G. TO On, August 21.-A
NATIONWIDE food survey. authorized
under the first of the food laws re-
| Gently enacted by Congress. will be
| started Immediately by the Department.
Of Agriculture.
Plans for the census, announced to-
| night. show that it will cove nearly
100 items of food. and include supplies
on the farms. in warehouses AMI stores,
and even the stocks in the iamily
pantry. quick survey will re taken
| first Of the supplies of eighteen Of the
principal articles Of diet ami probably
can be completed in three or four
weeks. to be followed by complete
, census after the crops arc gathered.
All of the figures will be as of Au-
| gust 81.
Information gathered by the depart
ment Will be turned over to the GOOD
| administration. which will tase ;ts
| operations largely on the statistics sun
pied. After the survey is finished.
, monthly reports will be prepared on the
supplies OF the principal foods. The
work will be carried on principally by
the Bureau of Markets. the Bureau of
| Crop Estimates. the Bureau of Chem
| istry and States Relations Service OF
the department. Both actual inven-
tories and estimates will be employed
Estimates Of the food and f.sI products
on farms will be made for the white
country by the Bureau OF Crop EST
mates through $4,000 p:cKci co-opcra-
tors in the field.
WILL ASK FOR EXACT AMOUNT
OF EACH OF VARIOUS PRODUCTS
Information regarding stocks in
wholesale, jobbing, storing. manufac.
turing and other commercial establish
ments. including large retail houses
will be obtained by requesting from
each concern statement Of the exact
amount Of each OF the various products
held by IT, Comprehensive lists Of such
establishment compiled 10y the Bureau
of Markets within the last few years
Will be employed In this work..
The stock on hand in small retail
shops will be estimated from informa-
! tion gained from detailed survey
of stocks in number of representa-
tive districts. Stocks in the hands of
all the consumers of the country will
be estimated from canvasses of large
number Of representative families.
The study of families will be con-
cerned even more with the current
i No'"u"iP'io' pet ihoH'h imam WITH the
actual stock of food supplies on hand.
ESTIMATES TO BE MADE
FROM SELECTED DISTRICTS
| Small retail stocks will be reported
! for representative ct es by the Bureau
of Chemistry through its food and drug
| inspectors and State and local health
| officials and inspectors. and for repre-
sentative count-J Sist ITS D. the
States Relatitns Service through county
agents and local farm bureaus and
other local agencies Through th.ss
agencies certain selected districts will
be canvassed. and an estimate will then
be made for the entire country
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
BAVARIA GUSTS VISITORS
Find< That Plague of Tourists l.
Eating Natives Out OF
House and Home.
tBy Associated Press. !

I
COPENHAGEN. August 21.-"Speed
the parting guests" is now the motto
of the Bavarian government. finding
that the plague of tourists In the
Bavarian highlands and other resorts
is eating the natives out Of house and
home. Visitors now have been limited
to one week stay, and the police hive
been instructed to eXpel without even
this delay. any outsider guilty OF sus-
pected of buying up food. Every effort
will be made to discourage the winter
season at the mountain resorts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
SEES LINER FIRING AT SEA
American Schooner REPORTS Having
Sighted Large Steamer ZlEzngEinS
and CirciinE About.
tBy Associated Press. |

By Associated Press
AN ATLANTIC PORT. August o1-
An American schooner. which arrived
here to-day from Nova Scotia. reported
having sighted on Thursday. August 16.
at IL A. NJ. about 130 miles east OF
Nantucket large liner zigzagging and
circling about and firing her guns.
About twenty-five shots were fired.
and as the liner was eight miles dis
tant and the weather very hazy. the
object at which she was firing could
not be made out.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
WOULD SAVE INTOxIcANTs
West Virginia Official Suggests -'bnt
Federal Government RcdistiII
All Seized Liquor.
IBy Associated Press.

BY Assocfated Prcss-
HUNTINGTON. w. VA. August 2l.-
So that some practical use may be made
of the thousands of gallons of intoxt-
cants which are being confiscated by
State prohibition authorities District
Attorney F.. w. Mccullough has pre-
sentcd n proposal to Federal Depart
ment of Agriculture heads that the
liquor be redistilled. and the reclaimed
alcohol used In the manufacture of war
munitions.
Large quanaities OF intoxicants arc
daily being conhscated in West vir-
ginia. and poured into rivers or sewers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
Ninth Coast Artillery
Needs Twenty Recruits

Inst week twenty members of
the Ninth Const Artillery, of Rick
mond volunteered for immedlnte
service anywhere. and hnve been
seiected Cor foreign duty. The COM
ninnd prior to TINT time hnd been
recruited to war atrength.
-Sow there nre twenty vacancies
open to desirable men. Volunteers
may apply ut once to
CAPTAIN g. c. WALTON. JR.,
100: 'rimea-Dispntch Building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
GARRETT SUCCEEDS VAN DYKE
baltimore Man Nominated by President
ms Minister to Netherlands and
Luxembourg,
TBy Associated Press !

TBy Associated Press.I
WASHINGTON. Augr~' 21.-John w.
Garrett, OF Baltimore, was nominated
by President Wilson as minister to the
Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Mr.. Garrett succeeds DR.. Henry Van
Dyke. who resigned some time ago.
Although accredited also to Luxem-
burg. as is the custom of the diploma
tic service, Mr.. Garrett hardly will go
there as the duchy has been overrun
by the Germans, and now is under
their military control.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22

Hard sinashes at the German lines In
France again have been productive Of
apparent gains for the entente allies
North OF Vcrdun. the Fronch have cap
tured additional points u. vantage
while the Canadians have fought their
way forward nearer to the heart of the
town of Lens, taking 1000 yards ot
positions west and northwest OF tho
town.
All the counterattacks by the Ger.
man Crown Princes forces against Gem
eral Petain's men on tho newly cap
tured ground in the Verdun sector havs
been iil-starred: those of Crown Prince
Rupprecht against the Canadians. at
last accounts. had brought nothing
more than an augmentation OF the al
ready terrible casualties his rtoops
have suffered in their attempts to cave
the important coal center from caI-
ture.
Under a canopy Of mist. the Canadians
and the Germans met at daylight In
No Mans Land. northwest Of Lens,
neither expecting tho other. SPRING
ing at their surprised foe with their
usual intrepidity, the Canadians put tho
Germans to the bayonet. and forced
them to scurry for seeming haven
of safety inside their trenches Hero,
however. the Germans apparently were
no moro secure than In the open. for
once mere. with bayonets and with
bombs. the Canadians did great execu-
tion. killing or wounding many OF the
occupants. and putting the others to
aight.
PUSH GERMANS FARTHER
INTO ENvIRoNs Of TOWN
West OF Lens. aided by heavy ar
tillery fire. the Canadians also ad-
vanced. pushing the Germans farthas
into the environs of the town. To both
tho captured positions tho Canadians
are holding tenaciously. already ha3-
ing put down. with heavy losses, three
strong counterattacks-two on the
northwest and ono west OF the town
North of Verdun, on both sides o,
the River Meuse. the French troops
have kept up their vigorous offensive
started Monday. and been rewarded by
he capture of additional important
positions. West Of the River Cote
role. a point of considerable stra-
tcgic value. and tins village OF
Regneville. have been taken, while east
and fortified trenches over from. Of
about a mile and half. connecting
SamoGeneuX with the defenses of hill
S44. are in the hands OF General PEI
tains men. Counterattacks by the Ger.
mans all along the new front have been
ierulsed by tho French
in addition to more than 5000 p-is.
oners taken by the French In Mon
days advance. additional captures re.
suited from. the attacks OF Tuesday.
Tho German War once. possibly with
the idea of heartening the people at
home, says cornterattacks by the Ger.
mans have driven out the French from
almost all the positions they captured
on the Verdun front. 1t adds that the
German troops and their leaders an-
ticlpate a favorable conclusion OF the.
Verdun battle.
VIGOROUS RESISTANCE ~
PUT UP ny AUSTRIAN
In the Austro- italian theater. the
terrific drive Of The Italians IL causs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
BRITISH LOSSES IN WEEK
Total Of Killed, Wounded and Missing
Reaches 14,243 Omcers and
Man
.lRy Assoc,ated Press. l

LONDON. August 21.-British casual
ties reported In the week ending to-
day total 1928 officers and men. OF
this number asia soldiers lost their
lives. The detailed figures follow:
Killed and died OF wounds-Officers
32s: men, 2.548; total. 2,s7s.. Il.
Wounded and missing Ulcers, s46;
men, 1o.524; total 1870.
: 4 Total casualties, l4,24s.f Y. (
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22

Continued on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22

The prices t. o. b. mines are as
follows
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-13

Kent Island would. be not only an
economic calamity 20 them, but would
work an irreparable injury to the
whole State. In destroying land values
and in depopulatng those counties
At the very time when the people
OF Kent Island. aided by Senator
Smith. Governor Harrington. Senator
France and Representative Price. arc
making a desperate fight to save their
homes and save the neighboring
counties from the hardships OF "a
proving ground. Crisheld displays
disposition 10 invite the very evils
against which the Kent Islanders are
protesting Mr. Price received tele-
gram yesterday afternoon. signed by
Gordon r. Atkins. r. r. Norris. l.. c.
Quinn. IT, L. Loarman, u. p. Wyatt
and G.. r. Langford. business men OF
Crisfeld. suggesting that the govern
ment acquire two islands in Tanger
Sound. The names of the islands were
not given H. the dispatch. but it is
believed that Smith and South Marsh
Islands are meant The signers OF the
telegram asked Mr. Price 10 arrange
an interview for them with Secretary
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-13
HUMANITY'S CALL
TO AMERICA

(Tune-"Guide Me. Oh Thou Great
Jehovah.'D
Harki America awakenl
Hear the knocking at thy door!
Kinsmen weary Of oppression
Aid and succor there implorel
wit thou share they richest blessings
Freedom. opportunity?
Look beyond thy massive portals!
Heed this Importantly.
Harkl America awaken!
Hear the knocking at thy doorl
Mind they allies who are calling
As they summon thee to war;
Wilt thou send thy mighty army
Far across the raging sea-
Not for conquest. not for lucre.
But TO serve humanity?
IIark America awaken
Hear the knocking at thy doorl
Ere thy lethargy be shaken
BY the cannon's deadly roar!
Tyranny has loosed dragon
When mankind desired dovel
Thou must slay the frightful monster
Comet Obey the God OF Lovel
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-13
KENT ISLAND FOLK
ASK FOR homeland
Money Poor Compensation
They Tell President
in Petition
CRISFIELD WANTS
PROVING GROUND

WASHINGTON, July 13.-Reprc-
sentative Price transmitted to Presi-
dent Wilson yesterday the appeal OF
$500 residents of Kent Island. implor-
ing HIM TO step in and save them
from being cast out from their homes.
where they have spent their lives and
whore their families have lived for
generations. The petition is moro
than 90 feet long. II was drawn up
Wednesday morning. and in one day
IL was signed by tho $500 people on
the island who are threatened wiki
eviction
IN their appeal 10 President VII
son the petitioners set forth that the
island is valuable in producing grain
and other foods. is the home of 3 0O0
people whose families have lived
there for generation after generation
and are deeply attached TO tho place
1T would be n hardship for them
70 be driven from their dearly loved
homes" added the appeal "and al
though We should receive a mone-
iary value for our lands. It would be
poor compensation for us in giving
up homes aud going forth to seek an
existence elsewhere
We know that in time OF war"
concludes the appeal "all loyal ciii-
zens must Of necessity be called upon
10 make sacrifices: st,ll, we deem
this a burden greater than he should
be called on TO bear. Canno. another
site be found less valuable and less
dear 10 the hearts OF so many citi-
zcns and Just as advantageous TO the
uses OF the Department OF War? We
therefore, petition you Mr.. President.
10 use YOUR influence in our behalf"
The petition was brought 10 Wash
ington iand delivered 70 Reprcsen-
tatiye Price by a committee OF Kent
Islanders headed by Or Benton and
Senator Kirwan the two leaders i'm
The movement 10 save Kent Island.
Mr.. Price had arranged with Secre-
tary Baker for a visit al which the
committee would turn over TO the
Secretary OF War thoir petition. but
at the last moment Secretary Baker
was compelled 10 cancel the engage
ment 10 respond 20 an unexpected
call from tho Military Affairs Com /
mittee which is considering the bill
TO appropriate $500. 5000 for addi- !
hiona aviation facilities.
In addition to the petition which |
the committee presented TO Repre-
sentative Price, they left with him
statements from men who have given
options on their property and who
state that they were mislod In giving
options by the animation that as
the government had the right 10 con-
denim, II could take their property at
a lower figure. and they might be
compelled TO wait for years before
nnal payment was made them. but
nat they would be elected immedl-
ately.
4he statement or General Seth
pointing out that q proving around on
Kent Island would make life almost
niolorablc IN Talbot county and
would destroy All land values. was /
heartily indorsed by every member OF
he delegation Senator Smiths state
lent that tho conclusion resulting
rom the testing OF shells and of
empowered guns would shake tho
ONES and shatter the windows In
ueen Annes county was also urged ]
csterday by the committee as fur
Ter reasons why the destruction OF
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-13
Canary 10 be Life Saver for U. S. Troops
in France; Bird Detects Gas Coming

staf Special
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 12.--En-
gineers In the bureaus of mines and
of chemistry are perfecting devices
and completing plans to nullify the
deadly effects Of German gas bombs
in the trenches
Besides making destructive ma
chimes. intended 20 fight Germans
with their own weapons, these en-
gineers are planning preventives 10
save our soldiers, who viii soon be
lighting alongside the French and
British.
Miners have been using canaries TO
detect gases below the earth's sur
face. Their experiences with this bird
have been so successful. military en-
gineers have adopted tho mining
method for the trenches. The best use
found for the bird Is in advancing to-
ward the enemy
Just of the front line trenches are
sapping galleries dug out in advance
of the fighters. Being nearer TO the
enemy. they are likely 10 be filled
with the carbon monoxide gases OF
exploded bombs or the remains OF tho
enemy's poison gases.
A squad OF sappers, with gas masks
ready. work their way ahead, the
front man holding up n cage with a
canary porched on the cross bar Only
four-tenths of gas Is necessary to suf-
focste the bird Il falls of It's perch
and is sent back to be resuscitated
and held for further use The sappers
put on their gas masks and continue
their slow advance
The little yellow breasted bird IS
invaluable for detecting the approach
OF gas blown across from the enemy's
trenches. Before the men know gas
Is coming the canary suddenly keels
Off It's perch, the signal for donning
gas masks.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-13
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