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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
Food Administration Issues
Ruling as to Meaning OF
Law on Subject
PLANNING TO OPERATE
UP TO LAST MINUTE
pistillers Will Continue to
Place Grain in Vat. 1t Is
Said. Up to Expiration OF
lime Limit

Washington, Aug 16.--Not another
drop of whiskey will be manufactured
in the United States after IL O'Clock
on the night OF September s. All
other distilled spirits for use as bev-
erages will cease to be manufactured
at the same time.
This ruling was made today by the
bomharded for several days with
ceaseless flow of kilograms from dis
'tillers asking for specific information
The food control law provided that
the production should cease thirty
days after approval OF the measure
consequently its provisions would go
into effect midnight September 3.
This being Sunday. and as the inter
nal revenue laws prevent the opera
ton of distillertes on the Sabbath.
question was raised In the minds OF
the distillers.
The limitation is placed in section
Is of the food control law, which
reads:
THAT from and after thirty days
from the date OF the approval Of this
act no foods. fruits, food materials or
feeds shall be used in the production
of distilled spirits for beverage pur-
poses"
The food administration has been
Informed that distllers were planning
to continue manufacturing up TO the
last minute. that is. TO place the
grains In the watts and allow the pro-
cess OF Fermentation TO continue after
the limit prescribed hy the law.
Commissioners Approved.
President Wilson has approved the
following federal food commissioners;
Alabama, Richard " Hobie, Mont
rornery. Arizona. Timothy A. Riordan.
T,agEstaff Arkansas, Hamp williams,
Hot Springs: California. Ralph p.
Merritt San Francisco; Connecticut.
rohert ScovSlle. Hartford: Georgia.
rr. Andrew NJ Soule. Athens; Illinois.
Harry 4. Wheeler. Chicago. Indiana.
nr, Harry f. Bernard Indianapolis:
wa J. r, Deems. burlington; Ken
tricky, Fred NJ Sackett, Louisville.
aaisiana. John M- Parker. New Or
laans: Maryland. Edwin G, Raetger.
| Baltimore; Massachusetts. Henry r
. Endicott. Boston: Montana, Prof AL
| fred Atkinson, Bozeman: Nebraska,
Curdon w Wattles, Omaha: Nevada,
! Henry NJ. Hoyt. Reno: New Hamp-
shire, Huntlev y, Spauiding, Concord:
. New Mexico, Ralph c. Ely. Santa Fee;
. North Carolina. Henry a. Page. Aher-
deem; Oklahoma, DIR. Stratton u.
/ Brooks. Norman; Oregon. w. II. Aver.
! Portland: Pennsylvania, Toward
Heinze;. Philadelphia; Rbsde Island,
Alfred NJ. Coats, Providence: Utah,
NV W. Armstrong. Salt Lake City;
Vermont. James Hartness. Springfield
Washington. Charles Hebberd Spo-
kane: Wisconsin. Magnus Swenson,
| Madison Wyoming, Theodore c.
Oilers, Sheridan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
'E|cHT ALLEGED
SlACkERS ARRESTED
-Four White and Four Colored Men In
Cumberland Held. and Warrants
Out for Others.
fspecial to The Richmond virginian. !

Especial TO The Richmond virginian.)
Lynchburg. Va. Aug. flight
alleged slackers-E, w. Dowdy, Len
ME Dowdy Ollie Dowdy. brothers, and
Dan W. Mason. all white; Marshall
Shaver, George Logan. William Wash
ington, Jr.. and Woodson Washing
ton, colored, the latter two brothers.
arrested in Cumberland county by
Deputy United States Marshal E L.
Chappelle. charged with failure to
register for the selective army draft.
were brought TO Lynchburg this after
noon. A strange feature OF the in.
itial raid" on alleged slackers IN this
section is that the four white men
all claim to be over the draft age,
while the four negroes each claim
not yet to have attained their twenty
first year.
The four white men and the two
washingto brothers were bailed in
the sum OF $500 each before United
States Commissioner Thomas J.
O'Brien for their appearance at the
preliminary investigation to be held
Wednesday. Shaver and Logan were
committed to Jail in default OF ban.
It IS understood that federal agents
are to launch a vigorous campaign
against "slackers" throughout the
country. 1t being stated that war
rants for twenty-fi other Cumber-
land county men. charging failure to
register. are in the hands of federal
officers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE pope's
peace plea will lead to no immediate
cessation Of hosttlities. This became
the dominant impression here today
among the allied diplomats. II Presi-
dent Wilson feels that its terms will
mean the elimination of the Hohen-
zollerns. the note may be made the
basis Of representations to the allies
by the United States.
But France will hold out for punt
tive indemnities against Germany:
England will refuse to accede to the
restoration OF Germanys colonies:
Italy and Russia will stand behind
the other two.
Congress within a week will let the
pacifists In that body talk themselves
out. Then 1t will force vote on the
LaFollette peace resolution, over
whelm IT and, in effect. place all mat
tiers of peace and war in the hands
OF President Wilson. This program
was determined upon today by the
Democratic leaders after Senator King
had talked for three-quarters of an
hour with President Wilson.
Think German Collapse Imminent.
With those terms of the pope.s note
which may be reckoned as abstrac-
tons, allied diplomats had no quar-
rel today. The allied war chiefs be-
lieve that the collapse OF the German
arms IL imminent. They maintain
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
SECRETARY BAKER
DEMANDS GENERAL
CLEANUP. NEAR CAMPS
Existence of Vicious Resorts Even
Outside OF F1ve-Nl1e Zone VIII
Not Be Tolerated.
NO REGULATED VICE
DISTRICTS PERMISSIBLE
Only Practical Policy Which Prescpss
Itself, Says Head OF War Depart
ment, Is One OF Absolute xepres-
sion.

Especial to The richmond Vfrginian. }
Washington. d. C, Aug. 16.-Sec-
rotary of War Baker, in a letter sent
today to mayors of cities and sheriffs
of counties near which or In which
army camps are to be established, laid
down the law as to the elimination OF
saloons and disorderly houses within
the zones recently announced BY him.
and he gave warning that failure to
aid In suppressing these menaces to
the moral welfare Of the new soldiers
would mean. II necessary. the removal
Of camps to other locations.
The letter Of Secretary Baker reads
in part as follows:
training camp soon to be opened in
your neighborhood. am sending
herewith a copy Of the regulations re-
Gently issued on the question OF the
suppression OF prostitution and the
sale of alcohol to soldiers in uniform
within a given radius OF military posts
and camps.
The presence OF large bodies Of
troops rather increases the response
bility of those whose duty 1t Is to pre-
serve local order. and I am confident
that the war department can rely on
you to the utmost to see that the
regulations are rigidly enforced.
"while we have fixed a five-mile
radius about the camp. In which
prostitution is strictly to be put down.
the war department will not tolerate
evil resorts OF any kind within easy
reach OF the camp, even though such
resorts lie without the five-mile zone.
II places OF had repute spring up out
side the five-mile limit, but fairly ac-
cessible to the camp. shall not hest
tate to insist upon their elimination.
Finally, let me say that the war
department will not tolerate the ex-
istence OF any restricted district with
in an effective radius of the camp.
Experience has proved that such dis
tricts in the vicinity Of army camps.
no matter how conducted, are newt
ably attended by unhappy conse-
quences.
1.-THE only practical policy which
presents itself in relation to this prob
lem Is the policy of absolute repres-
sion, and am confident that in taxi
ing this course the war department
has placed itself in limo with the best
thought and practice which modern
QolicA appearance hAa dsvelopedLs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
PRESENT STANDARD
AMBULANCE TODAY
jefferson Club Makes Gift to First
Battalion, First Virginia Infantry.
Ceremony In Capitol Square.

A standard government ambulance
the gift of the jefferson club. will
be presented this afternoon to the
First battalion. First Virginia infantry
The ceremony will take place at
1870 In front of the Washington
monument. in Capitol square. Tho
presentation address will be made by
Mr.. w. H. Schwarxschild, president
OF the Jefferson club. Governor
Stuart will accept the gift and. in turn.
transfer 1t to Major j. Fulmer Bright.
commanding the battalion.
In addition to the battalion, troops
Of the Forty-seventh New York in
fantry stationed In Richmond will be
present and the band of the New York
organization will play State officials
and employees. members Of the JEFF
ferson club and a large number OF
citizens are expected to be present.
making the occasion ono Of tho most
notable military AFFAIRS in Richmond
etnoa The declaration. Of Maxs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
Great Battle RACES During
Night, Germans Furiously
Launching Futile Counter
Attacks
BLOW DECLARED TO
BE MASTER STROKE OF
MILITARY STRATEGY
Brilliantly Effective 7 cam Work
Between British and French.
Day One of Numerous
Cheering Features


London, Aug. 16.-The Belgian
., ~ rapyep,arck. five miles
-
northeast Oh hPrcS' WIS
from the Teutons today by the
british In a whirIwind advance on
fl. r,.o,,. usy.,xe b,r.
sA-"o '
dred prisoners ana hSe guns were
taken when the town was cap
80 T,h.r. was tremendous
-
cheering In the house Vi e"'ilii"aS
when Premier Lloyd-George an.
r,ourred the victory. Further
ux ~. rrr,,sh ,ra
morrill, "here INC a"
French lines join, retains pohus
leaped into action simultaneous
=. nth ,he,r allies Thex crossed
*. c.eerhee,En ytyer and a,tained
ali on,oc,ires par,s .nnouncrd
rorirh, one ~ the ficrcest hat.
,,as ~ the war red IN a front
~ o,ove,, titles the Teutors conn.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
GOVERNOR cox ON
UPSET AT DAYTON

Columbus. Ohio. Aug. 1e.--Gover-
nor James NJ. Cox. Democrat, of Ohio.
today gave his explanation OF the po-
lttical upset in Dayton on Tuesday
when the Socialist municipal candi-
dates, running on a peace platform.
|oolled as many votes as the Republi-
cans and Democrats combined.
The upset, which shocked not only
Ohio politicians. but those all over
the country. was due entirely to local
conditions according TO Governor Cox.
.sThe Socialists were the only po-
Iitical organization which declared
for 4 new form Of government in Day
Ton" he said. land thus they gathered
IN . mass all the discordant elements.
10 this was added the total OF tho
votes Of German sympathizers, OF
which Dayton has quite a number"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
COMPANY B, GRAYS
BATTALION, OFF THIS
t MORNING FOR ADMISSION
Command VIII Entrain ut Byrd-Street
Station at $50, Going by Way
OF Roanoke.
E$TERY d, OF HAMPTON
ALSO MOVING TODAY
While Peace Discussions FIJI Papers
Richmond's Soldiery Prepares for
Grim Business OF War Until VIC
tory Is Won.

Good news was handed members
of the old Walker Light Guards
Company B, Richmond Grays, last
night at the last minute, and tho
company was held in Richmond until
this morning, thus giving the soldier
bows a twelve-hour stay with the home
folks. Up to o'clock all was held
in readiness for the entrainment AT
$3.50 o'clock for the long trip to An
ntston. At that hour Captain stack
learned that a delay OF twelve hours
would ensue at Roanoke. so rather
than keep his men in that city for
that length OF time. he happily de-
layed the trip, thus giving the boys
another twelve hours at home.
At $3.50 o'clock this morning the
soldiers will leave Byrd-Street station
in special coaches, we'll previsiened
and most comfortable. The train Will
leave from rd-Street station by way
OF the Norfolk and Western, and will
be Joined in Roanoke by companies
body proceeding directly to Admission.
Company B will help in preparing
the camp for the troops who are soon
to follow. And it Is expected that
within a fortnight the entire Virginia
infantry will be either in Admission
or on the way.
No Sign OF Peace Talk Here.
All day yesterday First regiment ar
mory presented busy scene. For
the soldier boys were preparing to
leave for their training camp. re-
gardless Of peace discussions by the
international diplomats. All thoughts
of peace had been wiped from the
minds of the Richmond soldiery. and
they were preparing to do or die in
the great fight for democracy. Early
in the evening the armory was be-
sieged by friends and relatives OF the
soldiers. Lingering farewells were be-
ing exchanged, and sad expressions
toned by joyful EXPLANATIONS were APP
parent on every side. When the word
came that the departure had been
delayed, much pleasure was expressed,
and Captain Stack gave the men per-
mission to spend the last twelve hours
with their people
Old Walker Light Guard.
Company B is one OF the most
noted of Richmond companies. For
many years the organization was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
U-b0AI WARFARE HAS
FAILED Of OBJECT
England Stock of Food Growing While
Number OF Sinkings
Decrease.
LLOYD-GEORGE SPEAKS
IN OPTIMISTIC FRAME
Submarine Menace Has Been Largely
Discounted While British Ship.
builders Are Putting Many Craf'
In Water.

London, Aug. f8.-England
cannot be starved out, Premier
Lloyd George told the house OF
commons today In the most opti-
mistic speech he has made since
assuming the rcins OF government.
Citing concrete facts ana fig
ures. the prime minister pictured
unrestricted U-boat warfare as
failure. U-boats are sinking not
more than $50. 900 tons n month
on the average, he declared, as
against the original German boast
of 100000 tons n month.
The military situation was charac'
terized by the premier as thoroughly
favorable to the entente allies. despite
the fact that Russia. which. he said
was to have been one of the CLAWS
OF the nipper' in the years "one bis
move" broke down.
The premier's speech was made fr
the parliamentary session ending with
adjournment until fall.
Food conditions in England are oet.
ter today than they have been IT
many years. Lloyd George declared
Huge stocks OF food are piled snC
are piling up in the United Kingdom
OF wheat alone England has at this
moment on hand t60. 900. 600 bushels
above the stock on hand last year.
He asserted that the submarine
warfare is being met with constantly
growing success. The net loss Of
tonnage due to the warfare was:
In April. 1917. $4,000 gross tons.
In July, 1917. 32o, 900 gross tons.
Showing a decrease OF 100000 grosl
tons.
4 The sinkings during the present
month, he said, were even lower thar
IN July.
Great Britain has plenty OF tonnage
to make up for that sent to the bot
tom, he said. In the first six month,
OF this year the new tonnage bull
was 4S4 900 In the second half O.
the year IL will be 1924 900. ~>
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
NOW WILL THEY BE GOOD?

Washington, Aug. 16.-Western
Kentucky coal operators who pro-
tested to senator Pomerene against
his amendment I'm the food control
bill, today received dynamic re-
ply from fhe Ohio senator.
Your telegram reduced to its
final analysis means this" wrote
Senator Pomerene. ''The iron and
steel men are burglartzing the
people on the other side OF the
street and therefore you demand
the privilege of doing the same
thing on your side of the street"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
WAR WILL GO ON
UNTIL H0HfNz0lLERA
TRIBE IS ELIMINATED
Downfall of Prussian Autocrncy Nee
essary to World Peace Is Prob
able American Attitude
ALLIES DETERMINED TO
FIGHT TO VICTORY
Popc's Peace Proposals Little but Such
as Germany Has Already Tried Out
In Her Various Peace Feelers.
PEACE PLEAS ANSWER.

Washington. Aug. 16.-With the
high plan OF the popc's suggcs-
lions there is general accord; but
sentiment around the embassies
today was that the allies of the
United States would stand on the
main points OF the peace note thus:
1. Substitution of right for might
yes.
2. Arbitration for armics-ycs,
with qualifications.
5. Liberty and freedom OF the
seae-yes.
4. Reciprocal condonation-no.
3. Evacuation OF Bclgium-yes,
but reparation will be demanded.
9. Evacuation of French terri
tory-yes, with PREPARATION.
I. Restoration to Germany OF her
lost coionies-no.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
NO USE FOR THOMPSON'S
PAPER AT AURORA

Aurora, Ill. August ia COM
mittec Of citizens this afternoon or
dered william Stocker, q municipal
employee of Chicago, out OF town
because he had bcen circulating
copies OF tho paper, the Republican,
edited by Mayor william Hale
Thompson. OF Chicago. The com-
mitteo declared that the Repuhli-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
Pianist Goes to War.

Philadelphia, August 16.-Ernest
Scheiiing, the pianist, has abandoned
recitals to enter the army. It was
announced today that he had been
named n captain In the reserve corps
and will report at Washington on
Monday.
Recently Mr.. Schelling declared that
he intended either undertaking Red
Cross work or interpreting for the
army.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
NEW BLOOD IN HIGH
COMMAND IN SLAv ARMY

(By Agence Radio to International
News Service.)
Petrograd. Aug. 16-It was officially
announced today that the selections o.
generals for the Russian army will b
made from the officers holding high
commands. The statement says many
generals have proved unable to adapt
themselves to the new conditions. but
that the promotion Of the younger
officers Is expected to restore the disc
|cipline and prestige OF the Russial
army.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
Tin Boxes for War Purposes.

Baltimore, Md. Aug. 1S.-More
.hhan $4,000 tin boxes. weighing 5000
hons, will be turned out every month
!eor war purposes ut the tinplate mills
NJ the Bethlehem Steel company here.
- a6Aftional mills heGan opanAtious
~ naktn9 tMotHo q Ill IS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
Guinemer Honored.
fBy Agcnce Radio to International
News Serv1ce.)

Paris, August 16.-Captain Guine-
mer, Of the French army flying corps.
has been named an officer OF tho
Legion OF Honor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17

The names of the new ministers
mentioned In the above dispatch indi-
cate that the recently announced de-
ciston to give all the elements OF the
Hungarian population representation
IA the government has been acted
|Upon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
|ALL ELEMENTS ARE
RECOGNIZED IN HUNGARY
fBy Agence Radio to International
News Service.)

Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 16-via
IOa.le and Paris.-A number OF min
4rAerial changes were announced to-
day.
n. vaszonys becomes minister with
| out portfolio.
Count Theodor Bethany. minister
3Of public utilities.
DR.. Gratz, chief OF the foreign al
! fairs section.
M. Popovitch. governor OF the
$Austro Hungarian bank, has been ap.
pointed minister of finance. and DR..
minister of Croatia.
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02
KING ALBERT CAFE MOST
CROWDED IN LIEGE
tBy Associated Press. J

Hayre, France, Feb. THE
most crowded cafe in Liege is that
showing the sign ITO King Albert"
The Germans made the proprietor
cover up the name of the king on
the outside of the cafe, but have not
irterfered with the inside decora-
tons or fittings though these all re-
fer in one way or another to his
majesty.
The principal part of the cafe is 4
LONG broad corridor, the walls Of
which are tapestried with ornamen-
tai leather. and at the end of the
corridor is life-sized portrait Of the
king in generals uniform, topped
with the royal arms and encircled
With electric Jets. All the glass;
ware and coffee cups are inscribed
ITO King Albert" and out of these
the German as well as Belgian fire.
Quenters Of the cafe drink.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02
FRANCE PLANNING TO
RESTORE HER INDUSTRIES
(By Associated Press. }

Paris, Feb. .-Frenchmen who
believe in developing the home mar
ket as the best means CT promotine
ali economic recovery after the war
are calling for grand MASTER of
raw materials, or something like the
Imperial Office for the economic
transition period in Germany. A
competent man, with sufficient ,gal
authority and with full control of
the utilization of the natural re-
sources of France. they think wo,r'd
accomplish in the restoration II
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

general industries a work compare
bic to what NJ Albert Thomas, the
minister of munitions, has accom-
pllshed in the production of arms
and projectiles.
The French colonies. it is pointed
out, would be a rich field for the ef-
forts of such department Algeria
has petroleum. copper and zinc. 9th
er North African colonies have rich
deposits of copper. zinc and anti
IRONY while the Southern Sahara.
Dahomey and Congo are rich in
vegetable oils and seeds for the man
nfacture of vegetable fats. or this
rro duction Germany bought and ex-
ported seventy-five per cent. before
the war.
Great Britain is profiting from the
blockade and from the poverty OF
the Frenc hmerchant marine to
6isplace Germany in this African
trade, buying up allogeneous prod
ucts Of the French colonies for the
time being, The danger OF being
distanced by Great Britain in the
of the products of their
is not overlooked by French
men who. after % years of compar-
alive neglect, realize now what they
lost by two little attention to the
resources of the colonies.
The development of those resources
by the aid of rebuilt merchant ma
line and the extension of her nwe
chemical industries and new steel
md iron works born of war needs, is
much counted upon for the revival
II French trade.