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The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
VICTORY BY RUSSIANS
MORE THAN $4,000 PRISONERS
FALL INTO RUSSIANS HANDS
IN SURPRISE ATTACK.
Strongly Fortified posttlans OF Aus.
trisn Line Taken In Fierce Attack
Great Enthusiasm Shown BY Rus
sian Army.

Petrograd Russian troops have
captured kon!uehy, on the Galiciar
front. together with i65 officers and
10000 men. the war office announces
The Russian official announcement,
says that the Russians have advanced
to the kon!uchy stream and also have
captured seven heavy guns, Toutou
prisoners continue to be brought IN.
The brilliant Russian advance. the
news OF which has sent wave OF re
joieing through tho entire country.
was led by War Minister kerensay in
person.
For the last few days the war min.
lister has been continuously at the
front, spending every effort to urge
the troops to advance, He finally rode
10 the front line trenches, and placing
himself at the head Of the troops gave
the order to advance.
The spectacle OF the popular war
minister On the firing line accomplish
ed what oratory had failed TO do. and
the Russian line swept forward into
the German trenches
In his message TO Preriier Lvoff the
war minister says;
"On July the army OF revolutionary
Russia took the offensive with great
enthusiasm The offensive proved TO
Russia and the entire world its fidelity
to the revolution and It's love for lib
erty and country Ignoring the small
groups Of cowardly souls. the free Rus.
sian soldiers are consolidating by their
offensive a new discipline based on the
sentiment OF civic duty
Whatever may happen. this puts an
end to all slanderous attacks against
the democratic Russian army. ! beg
Of you to authorize me to hand the regi-
ments which participated In the fight.
ing red revolutionary fags and give
them the name regiments July first ="
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
ATTEMPT or KAISER 70 SWING
souTnERN EEpueLic AGAINST
UNITED STATES FAILS.
GERMAN PROPAGANDA FAILS
German Property s~t Ghaps VIII Ne
Censiseasec, Giving Mexico Much
Needed Eject II Merchant
nen--Hreak ExpeetDa.

n pasc, TexaA Since the pro-Alp
campaign In Mexico was frs, started
BY III Universal In Mexico the senti'
ment favoring The allies has reached
Northern Mexico and during the laft
sc days we'll defined movement IA
vorinS an open break With Germany
and the alignment Of Mexiro On the
side Of the entenn allies has develop
cd This has been In spite Of tho pro
German sentiments published daily In
chihuahua City and In other papers be-
fieved 10 be subsidized by the Ger
mans in the north
A reflection Of this sentiment was
seen recently In the statement by Gen,
Frsetsco Gonzales, acting COMMANDER
inchief OF the northeastern military
zone with headquarters in chihuahua.
He was oveNharged by the German
firm Of ke,elsen & Dcsetau for some
padlocks The manager was arrested
and placed In the peni,entiary, The
German consul made IA demand for his
release lin the name 81 the imperial
German government and the kaiser
according 10 Mexican official Who
was present AZ the time
Tell the German consul he, the I'm.
perial German government and the
kaiser may all so to he'll" Gen. Con
fales answered
Prominent Mexicans. men IN close
touch with the capital predict Men.
leo will declare war on Germany with
In 30 DAYS According 10 these men,
oil German money In Mexico CITY, Tor
reon, chihuahua City and other banks
will be seized a. soon as war IL dc,
elarcd the German boats IN Tampico
and other ports will be Setsed. thereby
giving Mexico mueh.ueedcd mcr-
chant fleet, and all Germans viii eth
Or be iBterncd or deported AT once,
their properties being con'iscated The
Tampice oil fields will bo made safer
for the oil supply ~ the allied fleets
by declaring a zone in which traffic
would be restricted. and the mines
smalters and mills r"opoucd at once
to produce munitions metals for the
Allies.
we can do nothing IN military
way In Europe" said one OF them
"But we can make Mexico safe for the
allied nationals and for their proper.
ties. We can ahow our sympathy with
the same cause for which we have
been fighting for The past six years BY
aiding the allies In every way even
though we are unable 10 assist msto
rally In the war"
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
New Business Is Authorizes,

Secretary Ut State / II Stevens has
issued the following charters:
Georgia Cafe company, Chattanooga.
Tenn. 4 capital stock. $1,000 lncerpor,
atcrs, G. II Reece. II, Il, Hooper. H, j.
Stewart, ), NJ Chamhiiss and S, r.
Roddy.
Trans Mo Truck company, Nashville
capital s2p,ooo; incorpora,ors 5. 0.
Edmonds. c, II. Simpson. Althony Su.
dekpm, Henry Sudekum and Robert n
Lock.
Wayne on 4 Gas- company. Nash
ville Team: capital stock $4,000. In
ccrposStcrs. L. II. Ste!nmsn. Vernon
Fuller, J II. I~thleiter sid /. L, Pen.
dleton To engage In the mining OF
oil, minerals and the production o,
Gas.
Pulaski Electric & Water Company
capital sSo,ooe; inccrporators, George
r Adams, $. W Alley. { O. Lindsay,
@. W Ewing and c, Stickley
r. II. ra,re company. Chs,,aacosa.
Tenn, capital stock. 100000 lncor.
porators, r. II. Payne, { y Howell. J..
s. Post. J, V Ba-r c {. Smith, To
sell hooks stationery, ctfce furniture.
Secretary Of War Baker announces
from Washington taat Official reeoSnL
ton has been given the new Second
Tennessee Regiment. and that uni,
forms and earicrssa, would be ready
prompi,y.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
AL TROOPS LAND sArElY.
supply shlps With Horses and EQUIP
ment Last To Arrive.

A French Seaport The last units
Of the American expeditionary force,
comprising vessels loaded with sup
plies and horses, arrived here amid the
screeehing OF whistles and moaning or
sirens. Their coming one week afte'
the first troops landed was greeted al
most az warmly as the arrival Of the
troops themselves. because II meant
complete success for the undertaking
Many American soldiers crowded
down to the wharf 70 greet the Ast
shipe Of the expedition and the Amer
lean vessels In the harhor which had
made up previous coniingents OF the
force Joined In the welcome The late
arrival OF the supply ships was due not
only TO later departure from America
but to the fact that the vessels we're
slower than those which had come
before.
The arrival OF the supplies makes
an early getaway for permanent train
ing camps possible. for the troops will
need 10 wait only long enough for
their horses 10 get the kinks out Of
their legs. as one officer expressed T.
One battalion left for Paris to parade
on the Fourth Of July and left the day
following for their permanent training
camp, to be located behind the froE
somewhere In France"
The departure Of these troops will
be the forerunner OF general exodus
OF the men arriving during the past
week, although exact dates have mo-
yet been determined.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
OBSERVES SANE FOURTH
GREAT REJOICING IN AMERICA
ON EPocAAL ANNivE RsARf
FOR ACHIEVEMENTS.
With United States Forces On Euro
pean Soil, Great Fiottiis Of war
Graf, 10 Battle Array, Are Causes
Of ThankfuinesS

Washington. The American nation
celebrated a war time anniversary or
the Fourth with the consciousness Of
having written within the short srace
OF u few weeks chapter In national
achievement unriyaled in many 70
spects In the history Of the world
Only three months ago President
Wilson asked congress 10 formally de
clare 4 state OF war with Germany
aud to prepare The nation. stter rears
OF peace and military unpreparedness
TO use all otats resources to make the
world safe for democracy. American
troops, summoned from the border and
from foreign SOIL and over seas In dc
fiance OF the submarine menace
marched through the streets Of Paris
ready 10 take their places behind the
firing lines on land while American
warships hold important sectors Of ths
great naval lines which command the
seas.
Back Of these major accomplish
ments stand others less spectacular bu,
no less notable or important In the
monumental task OF preparation.
Upwards OF 100000 of men have
registered under war legislation for
military service and the work OF or
Canning universal service army Ia
well under way.
Scores Of American merchant YES
sells have been armed and have takec
their toll OF u.boats, and a colossal
shipbu'lding program to crush the e..
boat blockade is far advanced.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13

Shanghai.--lt IS generally believed
that the navy Will support the repue
Leans while the local military and
civil authorities are also proclaimins
the republic and opposing the moy
archy, but this may be for the purpose
Of preserving the peace In Shanghai
II In believed the restorAtion's plan
are deeply laid and tina, the nil!tarl
governors are really supporting the
restoration
Newspapers printed IN the vernscu.
lar are practically unanimous In de-
oouneins the restoration o! the Man.
ehu dynasty. They predict u Will be
short lived. saying the whole country
will rise against Emperor Hsan' Tune
and Gen. Chang-Hsun.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
State supertnte On Tour,
Building the State Highways

TIE state highway department IL
preparing tAe necessary work in SUB.
mi,t.ns 70 The federal government prof..
eets IN seyera! counties 0. the STATE
Tor the Improvement Of such roads a.
the government will participate in.
The consideration Of completing TIE
impossible SCI ions o. the Memphis
to-Srts:ol highway from TIE Nississip-
ri river 10 the Virginia lire. Also the
7oae form Nashville 10 cast,anoosA
viii be tie first ro%a that VII receive
Federal aid.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
VIII Reculsitloa Shipolno.

Washington Secretary Redfesd IL
preparing 10 warn business that tie
government may find il 3ecessary 10
requisltion shipping TONNAGE within a
short time, Industries will be told
they should adjust their affairs &C.
cordingly.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
ACTUAL FIGHTING IN CHINA
Civil Warfare In Southern Chine 10
Being Waoed, Says Gable To
Chinese League.

San Francisco, China Is tn the
throes OF civil war and a battle In be
ing fought between troops OF the roQth
ern provinces fighting for tho preser
walton OF the republic and~the north
ern forces OF the young emperor. a.
cording to cable advices received here
by the Chinese Nationalist league
The advices state that President l.
Yuan Hung is safe in Picking. and Woo
President Fang Kuck,Jung 10 directing
troop movements In Marking
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13

Para The Freoch steamer Hlma.
aga Of the Messaaer;es Marit!mes.
With a94 passengers and crew. hak
been sunk as TIE result NJ an expIo
sion II the Mediterranean One huE-
cred and seyelG+ix persons we're
saved
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
STARVING Poles Ask For Al.

Stockholm Three Poles now n
Stockholm, NJ Sheko. formerly a mem
Der Of the Russian upper house. NJ
BoolenzM and Sobanssi Issued an ap.
peal for the Poles O, Warsaw Their
appeal says people are dying IN the
streets OF hunger
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
DECORATE v. s. 9OYS.
American Ambulance Drivers Given
War Crcss For Courage In Action.

paris -Four ambulance drivers al
the American field service were dec
GRATED With the war cross by Gen
Gouraud at a review OF the troops a,
the front. They we're: BENJAMIN T.
Butler and John NJ. Grierson, Jr,. O!
New York: Brownlee d. Gould. To
ledo. and H. Wynkoop Rib!nkman. Chi
cago, They were cited In army orders
for courage during a recen, lombard
meut.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
Are Registering Housewives.

Washington -Registrstic- o. the
eouagrys hogfex.ves 90 members OF
the food administration Ia being made
By state defense o0ef.-!ls aud the 70
mans committee al tie natioal
council
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
Many National Hanka.

Washington. number Of m.
t1onal banks operating in the United
States has reached the highes; poin, in
the history Of the system A total O.
1885 institutions are recorded with the
treasury.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13

London German submarines have
opened campaign against the Swe
dish merchant fleet along the Norwe-
gian northern coast.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
PEACE LIES WITH GERMANS.
Amsterdam Press lnterprets Meaning
.... OF Lloyd Georges Address

Amsterdam The Telesraat inter.
prets Premier Lloyd Georges speech
on peace. delivered at Glasgow, as
meaning that II the German people
democrstizes its form OF government
then the entente allies will consider
that rrussian militarism has been de-
stroyed, and the peace conditions now
demanded will then no longer remain
operative.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13

Niagara Falls. n. Two inves,ira.
tiona are under way into the acc.den;
In the Niagara river gorge at the can't.
lever artige where q crowded trolley
car vas thrown from the track
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
French Hetske past.,ans-

Paris,-The' French have made a
counter attack and elected the Ger
mans from trenches captured hy :aem
IN the offensive last week On the Alxne
trout along TIE Alice Paissy road
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
PARIS rs JOYOUS.

NewV o. Russian Victory Causes 10
joIeino In France
Parasitic Russian offensive shares
with the, American army IN France
the honors Of the day IN the FTenc'
newspapers, coming On TIE heels Of
the arrival Of the American vanguard
fills Frances cup O; 3oy 70 overflow
ing. TIE temporary ware Of cespood-
enay end impotence which found OFT
ward manifestation IN tvo dozen Inter.
rellAs.ons Of the government IN .ha
chamber Of ds-~t!ss, BIS vanished
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
Pleased With the Outlook.

''Ot course, II IL gratifying to receive
letters full OF enthusiasm for a cause
In which you are yourself deeply IN.
teres,ed aud whose success you have
greatly a, heart-and such letters are
daily coming into headquarters, but
finer even than the spirit OF enthusi-
ssm Is the evidence which our CORE.
spordence shows tina, public men and
private citizens OF all parties are lay.
ING aside their craftsmanship in 4 desire
to wots side by side in q great cause.
50 spoke President J. n McWhorter OF
the constitutional convention league.
state superintendent On Tour.
Pref 3, w Sheriff.. .,ate saper.n-
tendens OF public instruction wen, 10
johnson City. last week and held 4
conference with TIE county supe-in,en-
dents OF East Tennessee couuces
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-13
GERMANS RETURN VISIT.
War LORDS Visit Austro.Hunaarisn
Army ke1dnuarfen.

Army Headquarters.
Berlin Official announcement, Is
made that Field Marshal Won linden
burg and Gen yon Ludendortf, quarter.
master'geEeral have arrived ~ the
headquarters Of the Aus.ro- Hungarian
army, thus returning the visit which
the Austrian field marshal. Arthur Won
Straussenburv. made the German head.
quarters. Conferences viii be held ct
Vienna later
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24
PAINTING AND DECORATING

KApLAN AND NIAGILNICK BROS.
shop 244 Center st. Decora ting.
paperhanging, painting of all kinds.
Office 119 Capital Ave. Pei all
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24
PHYSICAL TREATMENT

ments by heat. electricity or rnanip-
ulation. Rooms 30s-21o. City Saw
lngs Bank. $50 Main street. OfT.ca
hours: week days a. m. to D. M
RI eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24

J. WEISS, upholstercr. box springn~
hair mattresses made to order. fur
niture refinishing. 1887 State ST.
Casino Building. Sarnum 22s1
s ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24

GREAT BARGAINS Furniture.
stoves, carpets. refrigeratora, etc for
the next 10 days at Grams, $50
Broad street. retiring from busi-
ness. 4 % .tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24
MATTRESSES

HAVE your, mattresses renovated,
made over at home, drop postal or
phone Barnum 1888. Louis Zalinser
152 Norman Street Is as
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24
AUTO TRUCKS

AUTO TRUCKS OF every description
from "a TO ton. new and sec-
ond hand. Hail. 303 City Savings
Y Bank Building. r 80 ails
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24
SPECIALISTS

DIR. ALICE Il. FITCH, specialists. 41o
State corner CORTLAND St. Office
hours 2 to p. M and by appoint
ment. p IS stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24
PRINTING

WHO'S YOUR PRINTER. Let az do
IL Business cards. circulars. tnvi-
aations, etc. National Pri Ing Co.
Rayuum 26o6-% S61 Fairfield Ava
q ae ass
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24

MUILIGAN'S BAKERY-The best in
everything in the art of baking.
5e4 Harral Ave. TEX Barnum 6321.
D u all"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24

FOR SALE-Who1e or part of Is
acre tract. high elevation, reason
ably restricted, miles from troll
ley $3.50 an acre. NJ. B. Loller.
1876 Fairfield Ave. P2 stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24
HOUSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE-2 family house, s rooms,
lot 40x1oo; price $1,000, part cash.
Address Care Box G, Farmer
"A 16 *tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24

HAIR MAIxE;R-SwircEes trans
formations, psycheS and pufrs made
from combings; combings bought:
switches for sale: reasonable prlcsa.
Mrs George Patrick. ga state st
Be alis
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24
HOUSES Tp RENr
FyKNlTuRE

VAN LOADS OF reclaimed furniture
slightly used, must | sold to close
the dissolution ol A. swood & Son,
Ill John st. Jas. Furguson.
Ut11 assp
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24

ASK YOUR GROCER for Eisenman'a
Bread and cakes for sale by all
leading grocers. Bakery CAT Penn
broke street. Bridgeport.
II r IS alls
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24

Esrmer want Ads. one cen. 9 word
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24

MADAM RITA spiritualist medium.
best in the state. Readings every
day Tells your age and everything
you want to know. 1929 State St
End floor. all
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24

nEaLEPHoNE NOBLE 1856 for Taxi,
bf day ana night service, city limits.
> one passenger soc. each additional
35c. Different makes of five and
seven passenger automobiles used
BEih our service at reasonable rates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24
AFRO BODIES

WIFE HAVE large stock OF cpcn and
eIosed Ford delivery bodies Cor
Ford cars ready to mount on chss-
- Metropolitan Auto 4 Carriage
Co.. 4sA Grand &C.. Phone. Harnurn
sssc.
r IL an.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24

FOR SALE--Seven passenger Chai-
mers 1915 model in good running
condition $500 in good paint; also
Ford commercial car. Ideal Garage
ITO Thompson st. Phone Barnum
49s6-5. 8 "a stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24

supplies. Siree. yulca-
mixing and battery charging. Com
pIefe stock Of Ford speciaitles and
parts. Selected line Of factory Sec
ondst In leading and makes tires.
Ashmcre Auto supply Co.. 50
= Sterling Street
n 9 "a ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24

READING by a born
medium. Mrs Clark, 11s Madison
Ave, Daily except Thursday. Spirit
ual meetings every Tuesday night
1880. D % all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24

REETHOVES. TRIO Concert recital
and wedding receptions. o r. Car
riscn. 81 Cannon st. *
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24
MEN DANG SHOP
HAIR DRESSING

HAIR Observation-Disclosures Toilet
Goods, Earah Raycrofr, Shampoo.
iLg and Manicure. So Fairfield Ava,
SUs Warner Bldg. Phone S63.
II Is ss1
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24
BAKERY

NEW HOME BAKERY. Home made
pies and bakery goods like Grandma
used to make. We can make to
your order Birthday or Wedding
cakes that will suit yous pOc textbook
and taste. 1897 North lin st.
B7 aIs
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24
UPHoLs1EhEEts,

WE WILL COVER and furnish all
material for piece parlcr suit,
guarantee all workrna nship a.. nest
class, ten patterns 20 select from.
for $12 70 SIS. Scaily Bros. 40l
State street re el
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24

1 WILL SELL at a bargain an old
established meat and grocery store
fer what it Inventories at. Near
Fairfield Avs. Good cash trade.
Eest of reasons for selling. $500
cash Ayill purchase newspaper, con-
fectionery and cigar store on East
Stde---dolng good cash business.
$4,000 cash buys an old establish
ed grocery delicatessen, fruit. con-
fectionery and cigar store. Splendid
cash trade. Must sell owing to age.
Inquire of J.. I. Andrews, SO Laurel
Ave. Phone Barnlm 144e. D I dsa
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-24
PLUsIBINta AND HEATING
EMrLo nNENf AGENClEs
yoor sPEu1ALisr

DIR. MANSFIELD. FOOT SPECIAL
lST, 1907 Main St.. over Dillon'A
cures bunions. callouses pared, 50
cents still practice the famous
Mansfield Method which cures. Open
aftsrnoos-s and Sundays D1s as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
SEEKS TO LEARN FATE
OF CAMPANA GUN CREW
This Government Fears Germany
May Have Treated Men as
Pirates

The United States has called on the
Swiss committee looking after the well
fare of prisoners of war to ascertain
the fate of the American gun crew cap
standard Oil steamer Campana 1t is
feared that the German governme nt
may treat these men as pirates. subject
to summary punishment. because of
heir service on an armed merchantmen
which resisted seizure. Officials of the
state Department hold that they should
De treated as regular prisoners of war.
The Campana was armed by the
United States government itself, and
he members of the armed guard were
members of the naval force of the
United States placed on the vessel for
is protection. Under these circum-
stances. if captured. ii is contended
they should be treated prisoners of
war and not as persons attacking Ger
nan submarines without government
commission and authorization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-14
FOOD CONTROLLER SOON
TO TAKE UP SUGAR PRICES
Administrator Agents to Meet Sit
uation at Doors of Refineries,
It Is Intimated.

Although there has been no definite
announcement to that effect, the food
administrations activities will proba-
bly, be turned upon the sugar situation
of the country as soon as the machinery
to control the wheat crop and wheat
products is going smoothly.
That the sugar situation will be met
at the doors of the refineries is the in
timation of men close to the food con-
troll. and a study of the plans to mini
miZe wheat speculation and abnormal
prices of -four will give any one inter-
ested in sugar hint as to what will be
done TO keep the price of sugar from
increasing.
Various state food administrators
will be announced by the food control
Ter here within few days. These men
all have been chosen. but their names
have not all been passed upon by the
President. when the list ia complete
announcement will be made by Herbert
Hoovcr's Office.
These men will be part of the food
administration and will represent Mr.
Hoover III their various states.