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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
DIRECTOR CLIFFORD RETlRES
FROM COUNCIL OF DEFENSE
First of Nations business Men to
Give Up Government Wnr
Work.

WASHINGTON, November 1.-THE
nrst publicly announced retirement
from war service of the government
by big business man since hostiii-
ties ceased was made known to-day
by the resignation of Walter S Gift
ford. director Of the Council of Ma
tional Defense. Likewise Mr. Clifford
WAS one of the first recruits to war
work which the government made from
the ranks of big business Mr. Gift
ford returns 10 the American TeIc-
phonc and Telegraph Company as CON
troller. his services having been loaned
70 the government for the duration OF
the war.
His place on the council has not
been filled. Grosvenor b. Clarkson. sec
rotary of the body. assuming MIR. Gift
ford duties in addition TO his own.
In connection with Mr.. Ciifford's resiE-
nation il is recalled that the Council
Of National Defense was the first war
organization formed TO assist the gov
erument in mobilzinS forces Of the
nation for war work
Its functions largely were absorbed
later by the War Industries Board and
;he council remained as purely adj
Nisory body Its organisation now con
Sists OF field division, co-ordinatinr
the activities of the State councils OF
defense, and through them the coun
els OF the smaller political units and
3eEera! advisory committees
secretary Of War Baker as chair
man OF the council, expressed the an
probation OF the body OF the retiring
directors services in accepting his
resignation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
GENERAL FARNSWORTH
PRAISES BOYS FROM OHIO
Thirty Division, Trained at Camp Lee, Took
Part in Important Task of Liberating Large
Portion of Belgian Territory.

Meanwhile the Franco American ar
tiuery raked the German positions
Engineers. first crossing by foot
bridges. established four bridges over
the river But before reaching the
river. the heaviest opposition had to
b., be overcome; a partieularly bitter
CruHihautem. where tho German guns
banged away at our troops until the
Yankees were within rifle range. Seven
heavy pieces. three mortarS and 500
prisoners were taken in the five days
engagement.
CalifornianS brisaded with the
French. captured Eecke and crossed the
Schc'dt. the ohioans simultaneously
driving SouthwardS. To-day they oc-
cupie6 towns along the river bank.
! saw the helmcted and gas-mas kcd
douGhhoys calmly directing the war
,ratiic IN the midst of the constant
droppins OF gas shells. They Mere, as
corner in New York. in Vine street.
Cincinnati. or Market Street san
Francisco. Beside the Belgian colors
on the ancient clock tower high above
the village which I visited. nu;tered
the stars and Stripes. The Ohioans
for miles around. Outside the quarter
masters warehouse. in II ruined CON
vent. crowd of peasants Eazed hun
Eri!y az the great mountains of bread
Yet within. doushhoy who looks
like = former prize fighter. emerged
from cantecn and distributed choc-
oletc among shouting youngsters lie
discovered him.
The poor kids haven't tasted choco-
lat" for four years" he said
Guess I'm elected Santa Claus"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
FIFTY MILLIONS STARVING
IN THE AUSTRIAN EMPIRE
Descrtcrs Are Overcoming the Lana
Lootins the stores and Scin-
ing Food.
BY NAROTH HEDIN

rARiS. November l7.-Fifty million
men. women and children in the spnt.
tered Austrian empire are facing star
va.iGn during the coming winter. ac-
Lung 10 reiiabls data reaching here
Austria's capitulation upset a deli
cateIy adjusted system of distribution
OF toodstuns.' Each district now is
keeping its own produce unable to
assure an equitable exchange Tb.
general food reserves Of Austria and
hungary are exhausted. Deserters are
oVerrunning the land. looting tho
stores and seizing food
SUFFERING is most intense in tho
larger cities. the peasants engaging in
ucts Thn nfoardlng OF their prod
VIII be uncertain until a Stable re-
glme is established. Gravest troubles
The allied armies are asked TO in
terVene and maintain order and assure
tne feeding of the population Since
me European allies lack adequate
!ood reserves. only America can help.
y similar situate as that in Austria
is looked for inside Germany
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
ny ROBERT wELLEs nrrcHlE.

w II HE BElSio-A NJ ERlCAN
TROOPS IN BELGIUM. November 10
tDelayed).-lt is now possible to tell
the fun story of American partiCipat ion
In the liberation OF Belgium Since
there has been no correspondent with
the Yankees on this front. l made to-
day a special trip over the Franco
american sector considerably south of
Client. | saw gas-maskcd doughboys
erimly holding on to the west band of
the Scheldt. For thirty-siN' hours our
guns had been drenchinE the German
positions just across the river
| saw another division that won
great victory in the first fighting I'm
Belgium. These men are now resting
in u ruined town 10 the rear
The Ohio division and the famous
Californian division, both veterans OF
the Argonne-M Mouse front. where they
of the last great American drive. en-
tered Belgium ten days ago.
They moved forward in couiunction
with tho EelGians and French 10 posi-
tons south of Client. Last Thursday
General g. 5. Farnsworth. command
ing. struck the German line and secured
a continuous four days advance toward
The Scheldt. where Il bridgehead was
established and held under continuous
homhardmcnt OF machine fire until the
doughboys were relieved by the French.
Farnsworth to-day. formed the spear
head Of the general advance. They
were ahead of the supporting divisions
all the way. They fought well and
suffered not heavily. am proi,d ~
the record Of our boys in Belgium
ESTABLISHMENT of bridgehead under
IRE from the dominating high lands
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18

Two members OF the commission must
DC elected one to take the place of
Juosc Garnett and the othor- to sue
Seed Judge Rhea, whose time expires
Doubtless Judge Rhea will be a can
alaate to succeed himself. an act Of
inc last Assembly requiring commits
n successor to Judge Garnett. whose
Term would hnve expired in 1922 had
ne remained with the commission. will
lar election also Mr.. Lupton's appoint
ment lasting until that, time. In case
Two FARMER candidates arc elected, on
II no other eventualitles OF moment oc'
cur. tho commission Will have no law
SSrs on IT.; No member of tho COM
OF judge OF the Supreme Court oS
Appeais. and there will be an Illegally
constituted State Corporation Com.
= n This mooted question is be.
sons, Po'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
PRINCE MAX EXPLAINS
WHAT HE PROPOSED
Former German Chancellor Snys He
Did Not Approve Armi>ticc
PROPOSAL.
tBy Associated Press.

10y Associated PreSs
COPENHAGEN, November 1.-THE
former Imperial German Chancellor.
Prince MaNimilian, of Baden has is
sued "a pamphlet in which he writes:
My peace policy was entirely upsot
by the PROPOSAL for an armistiCc wnich
wa" handed TO me in complete form
on my arrival in Berlin. fought
against IL for practical and political
reasons. II seemed 10 me "A grave mis-
take 10 allow the first step toward
peace t. be accomplished by such an
amazing admission of Germany's weak
ness.
Neither the enemy powers nor our
own people regarded our military sit
uation such as to make desperate
measures necessary. l proposed that
the government as n first measure
should state exactly its program OF
war aims and demonstrate 10 the
world our agreement with President
Wilson's principles and our readiness
TO undergo heavy national sacrifices 10
fuliill these principles.
Il Mas told in reply that there was
not time 10 wait for the effect OF such
"a statement. and that the situation a {
the front demanded that a proposal
for an armistice should be made with
in twcnty-four hours. 10 be supported
by the publication OF the name Of a
new and unimpcaChaOlc govcrrme nj.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
MAY ELECT COMMISSION
CHAIRMAN THIS WEEK
y" Ihtmntion Yet Ms TO Who OF Three
Commissioners VIII Head
Corporation BODY.

II is expected that the middle Of
the week VIII see the election OF the
ne" chairman Of the State Corpora
I I,Ia S'mm,nniiission; Whether he will be
Der OF the commission: Commissioner
= l.. l-upton. successor to Judge g. B.
Te 80, or Robert r Williams, supply
h"b"dy on the outside seems TO have
any animation. although there are
Sno1t "h" persist IN proDhesying that
i1Tc Commissioner Forward left for
tnc balkans, AZ member OF the Henry
w. Anderson Balkan relief commission
on temporary absence from the CAPT
INA, Mr.. Lupton would be chosen az
cha irinHn "
Ihey take the position now that Mr..
miii'hms was appointed. Mr.. Lupion
being an attorney iii tho place with,
"ut RAISING the constitutional uues-
IONS relating 20 qualifications From
standp"ints ~ seniority the chair.
imanship should fall 10 Judge Rh.a.
wh" TX cons,itn,ionally qualified for
,t place. Mex, In line comes Mr..
,In ,,,,, VINO mas been member Of
ihe commission about one month. He
~ not u lawyer. but the Constitution
u"cS not say outright that the chair
, ,,"n mus, D. lawyer: II rays that one
.he same qualifications Az a fudge Of
me supreme Court OF Appeals. MANY
persons contend that this irnplics con-
'tu,onni intent that the chairman be
OFT Williams rs tho youngest mem
per or INC commission. He was np.
p"intcd about week ago an nuppiy.
~ ~ "llh"ut question qualified To
nr Chairman, bu, there arc those who
WINK AT the notion of tcmuorary
member being made chairman ..nn
.'"i'S IN VIC" OF tho extra pay Of $500
lived by tho head OF the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
HEROIC WOUNDED MEN
Red Cross Workers Find Them SLOW,
to Admit Having bad
Wounds.

PARIS. November l7.-Many Ameri-
San soldiers when treated in evacua-
non hospitals refus- to admit being
oadly hurt even when. their wounds
are most serious. and painful. say Red
cigarettes to them
Look at my partner over there. He
serve him said ono ensX issso St '%S
TO a Red Cross worker passing out
Nothing the matter with me. I'm
lucky. my buddy was killed." another
man told worker rs she put the rub
her tube into his mouth so that he
could sip chocolate while lying on Il
stretcher In hospital train.
Another boy said that all he wanted
was little talk with an American girl.
J., man with four wounds complained
had captured machine gun nest
single-handed and taken eight pris-
oners. only eight" he repeated over
and over again. land / promised my
girl back in Wisconsin that I would
get at least twenty before they got
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
CREDIT MEN AGAINST
REDUCTION IN PRICES
Declare There * No Immediate Dun~er
In Period of Recon-
htructfon.

NEW YORK. November l7.-Point-
ing out that while there are elements
OF danger confronting credits, there is
nothing in the financial situation which
might not ne controlled through the
readJust mcnt period without unncces-
sary strain, the council on credit de-
tense or the National Association of
tredit Men to-day announced the
gram.
broadly their program embraced a
pea FOR no abrupt discontinuance OF
government contracts; no summary
lowering commodity values and prices:
mat industry itself be permitted to
participate in the readiustment neces-
Sary 10 a peace basis, and that credits
De Kept liquid by, so far as possible
substituting negotiable Instruments
for open accounts
While the reports state that # &c
hcnefed 10 be essential that long-term
transactions be abridged. the opinion
eNpressed mat with the demands to
he made upon us from abroad Drices
should not decline TO prcwar basis,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
NEW NATIONAL PARTY
LAUNCHED IN CHICAGO
lnhor Demands Representation nj the
fence Table md In Governmental
Departments,

CHICAGO. November 17.-Close on
me heels OF Samuel Gompers' visit TO
Shicago. the Chicago Federation OF
LABOR to-day launched new national
lapor party and published q platform,
OF world Importance. Endorsement OF
national and State declarations is asked
as well as that OF every local trades
union in the United States. The Mai.
form. framed under the guiding hand
OF John j. Fitzpatrick. president Of
inc chicago Federation. demands full
recognition for organised labor in tnr
reconstruction after the war. 1t calls
Tor place at the peace table OF Ia
Dor delegates in proportion to their
numbers in the world" and for the rem
resentation OF labor in proportion To-
IT'S voting strength in ali depnrtments
or the United States government ana
upon all government boards OF demohi.
il%ation. II favors the formation ~
league of workers supplementary 70
the league of nations 10 make certain
mere shall be no moro kings and no
more wars. 1t demands government
ownership OF all public utilities. a d.
rect tax on capital and complete res
toratton Of free speech and fres
press; equal pay for men and women
tho hour day, with minimum,
wage 10 nullify the mead OF child In
Dor. and democratic control OF Indus
try and commerce.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
v0RWAERTs CONFIRMS TALE
Socialist Paper Says German Fleet
Mutinied Rather Than Fight
Hopeless battle.
tBy Associated Press.1

by ASSOCIATED Press
COPENH AGEN. Saturday. November
afternoons edition OF the
Vorwnerts. of Berlin. declared that tho
report was true that the German fleet
was ordered out on October 20 for
final battle. which WAS to be fought
until the last ship was sunk Tho
tie would reanimate the German peo-
pie with the spirit OF 1914
1t is said that the order to the feet
spoke mercy of "maneuver cruise"
but the report that sacrifcial battle
was intended spread like wildhre. A
general mutiny followed
This" says the Vorwaerts was the
real spark that kindled the revolution"
The number of persons killed in
Berlin since the revolution broke out
is said to be about 100.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
M'ADO0 SCOLDS OPERATORS
FOR THREATENING TO STRIKE
Tells Employees of st. Louis Terminal
railroad They should Not mimi
date Government.
! by .,ssociatad, Press. |

WASHINGTON. November I7.-Teleg
rapherS and associated employees OF
the ST. Louis Terminal Railroad were
rebuked by Director-General McAdoo
for their threat TO strike tomorrow
unless the order giving them higher
wages were issued before then.
You must understand that the United
States government cannot he intimi-
dated and that IL is highly improper
10 do So" said the director general In
q telegram 10 a leader Of the st Louis
employees. made public to-day. He cx-
plained that the strike threat was re-
ceivcd Saturday after he had signed
the order advancing wages Of ali rail-
road tcleEraphers, and added:
II the decision had not thus been
made, the order would have been with
h"ld until this threat had been ciiini-
mated"
The wage increase was announced
yesterday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
SAVAGE ARMS EMPLOYEES
COMPLAIN OF DISCRIMINATION
my Associated Press. l


WASHINGTON. November 17.-Em-
ton. of Utica. y. Y. numbering 3500
men and 500 women, yesterday nlcd a
general complaint with the War Labor
Board. alleging that the company
practices discrimination against union
members. and seeking higher wage
scale and other concessions. They ask
'or payment for spoiled work. refund
equal pay for men and women for
equal work. collective bargaining. re-
instatement OF discharged employees a
guarantee that employees may work
full time and provision for double
time pay for overtime.
The plant Is engaged In the produc-
ton or LOWS guns for tho army.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
order Resumption of Work.

COLUMBIA. S. c.. November H.
orders were received from Washing
ton late Saturday to continue con.
struction OF the North Columbia can
Torment. where barracks to accommo-
a ,nat TOUR brigades are being erected.
The work was discontinued severaI
DAYS ago on instructions from Wash
inston' and 1900 laborers released.
ABOUT one-th!rd Of the work has been
completed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
SEEK AMERICAN AID
Thousands OF Russians, Italians, French
and Roumnninns Rush to
Army Camps.
BY Associated Press.l

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NORTH EAST OF VERDUN. November
l7.-Russians. Italians, French and
Roumanians by thousands-all released
by the Germans-strcamed into the
American lines Sunday. The question
Of feeding and housing them is taxing
the facilities Of tho army and the va
rious ORGANIZATIONS which have been
ries
In Spincourt the Americans found
1000 hungry Russians and late on
sunday started to transfer them to
Ferdun by trucks which had hauled
supplies for the American advanced
troops.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
.RETRENCHMENT STARTED
IN CONNECTICUT PLANTS
bennington and Union Metallic Cart
ridge Employees VIII Demand
Eight-Eour Day Basis.
OBJECT TO PRISON LABOR,
holders at Navy-Yard In Ports.
mouth. n. H., Refuse to Work
With Prisoners, Now THAT War
Emergency Is Ovei.
[Rv Arsoclnttdp1s..1


NEW HAVEN. CONN. November H.
in the hours OF labor
cut. which have been nlling government
contracts. are now under way. The
plants OF tho Marlin Rockwell Com
piny. munltlon manufacturers. at Nor.
walk and Now Haven. yesterday went
on an eight hour basis
At bridgeport an announcement yes.
terday from labor union headquarters
was to the effect that employees OF the
bennington and Union Metallic Car
fridge Companies have pledged them
serves to work only on an eight hour
basis meeting has been called for
reXt week to begin agitation for uni
form forty-four- hour week in Bridge
port plants which employ machinists
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
WORLDWIDE PROHIBITION
international League VIII BE Formed
at Meeting In Columbus This
Week.
fRy Associated Prnssl

COLUMBUS, ONO. November IL
establishment OF an international
league for prohibition and the develop
TWO purposes which leaders exnect 10
bccomc realities as a result of the
world wide prohibition conference
"hich VIII be held here November 10
= inclusive The conference will omen
Tuesday night with meeting Of the
ANTI saloon League. with Fillmore
oondi', Of Newark. y. j.. presiding.
p"ctcd 10 address sessions OF the con
ference.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
aIOLDERS PROTEST.
AGAINST PRISON LABOR

PORTSMOUTH. y. H.. November IL
Ninety moldcrs employed at the navy
yard here remained away from work
yesterday as protest against the en-
pioymeht or prison labor In the shops
Nearly LOO prisoners have been en-
ploycd In various capacities during tho
war without objection on the part OF
the regular workmen. but with the
cessation OF hostilitics the men tool.
the position that sufficient civilian
labor was available TO operate the
shops and that the prison crews should
10 withdrawn. Union leaders have
wired protest 10 Secretary OF the
Navy Daniels
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
no GENERAL STRIKE
IN NORFOLK DISTRICT

NORFOLK. VA. November l7.-No
general strike OF unions In Building
Trades Council has been called here.
The only organization now on strike IL
the sheet metal workers. and the men
in this union arc not asking for 81
an hour. az asserted. but to- restora-
ton OF their old rate OF pay. S7l-2
cents an hour for AN eight-hour day
There are about coo men in N:rfolk
and Portsmouth on strike. In the en-
tire Fifth Naval District there are
about 5000 men who VIII be affected by
the decision 10 60 out until the Nor
folk matter IL adjusted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Albert Ii. MnI(

News ~ the death OF AIbcrt II Wolf
az lniontown. Pa. was received by
R!chmond relatives last night. Mr.
Vol died or influenza pneumonia and
was the husband OF Mrs TiIly Held
VOL formerly OF RichInont Mrs
W"iis mother IS Mrs. Isaac Held. 32Oi
Monument Avenue. Funera, arrange
ments WIZ DE made today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
Panama md Colon sun Under -. ,

PANAMA, November l7.--Rcstrictions
placed on United States soldiers IN ,hn
canal zone iorEiddins them to "nter
ihe cues OF Panama and Colon viii he
continued. according to a si,ie,n.D,
made by General Richard NJ. BIaichfnrd
comma ndc' OF he United States forces
here. iruignation las ncen caused 10
General Blatchfords charges ana ,.,
buttons OF protest have been n,sscd
ny the National Assembly OF pann,,,,
heS VIII be sent 10 tho United states
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
Central American Un,onIsts.
10y Associated Press.

S A l. V DOR, November 1.-THE
Cnionist party Of Central America. in
convention at La Union. has reached
definite conclusions as to it's course
OF procedure In . manifesto to the
peoples OF the various Central Ameri-
can republics the party outlined What
u already has accomplished, includins
the federation of all Central American
rasua. has been selected as head
uuartcrS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
Snnuci VI T,xinr

w lNCiiESIEi.. VA, November II
samuel NJ Taylor. twenty four year,
Iin, dich OF influenza at ''Sprngshcrrv"
aged Tor his uncle. Dr. Hugh Tavinr
or Richmond. He was 81 graduntc -,
me lne NiiEinia Polytechnic Institute, ana
Clarke County to manage his NJ, .
farm. no "io'H >
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18

NiI' iHsNr" 'Nts ~ Wen.
.Coi,ENlihGEN. November 1.-THE
the submarines to he surrondcrnd "
the allies VIII be insured for 10000
mar, sy the British government, and
marks This Information is contained
lin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18

PARIS, November 17.-S:55 p NJ
The American Third Army has been
designated as the army Of occupa-
ton" 1t will be under the Immediate
direction OF General Pcrshing. the
communicating chief. who will be in
occupied territories.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
RIOTS IN DENMARK
Seventeen Pcrsona Seriously Injured mt
Copenhagen In Clash With
Police

COPENHAGEN. November 17.-Thir-
ty persons were seriously injured here
yesterday in clash between citizens
and the police. Thousands of persons
were involved in the riots and many
windows were smashed.
Riots are ALEC reported in the pr,y-
inces. Staining. the Socialist member
of the cabinet has demanded wide re-
forms: Al the same time no Ia lend
ing his aid to establish order.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
Mrs. Snrnh Eiizn Noel.

LfNcHBURG w. November IL
nrS. Sarah Eliza Nocl, seventy seven
years OF age widow Of X W SocI
nicd last nigh; AZ her home after an
illness OF several hours Of a trouble of
ne heart. Mrs. Noel was Il native nr
fluvanna county. but she lived prac-
icaIly all Of her life In i.ynchb,ifp
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
FEEL MISERABLE
FROM THAT COLD?
Colds and coughs are quickly
relieved by DR.. Kings
New Discovery

Nobody should feel perfectly mis-
CRADLE" from cold. cough or bronchial
attack for very long. For II takes
only. little while to relieve II and
get back on the road TO recovery when
DIR Kings New Discovery Is faith.
fully used. 1t soon loosens the phlegm.
relicres irritation, soothes the parched,
sore throat, brings comfort
Halt century old and moro popu.
lar to-day than ever. AT all druggists
coo and $3.50.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18

COPENHAGEN. November 17-Ad-
miral Won Tirpits. former Minister OF
the German Navy, and the man who
was chiefly responsible for Germany s
Intensive submarine campaign. Ned to
ton in Germany broke out, says the
Frankfort Gazette.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18

PARIS. November 11.-The Echo dc
Paris says Mrs. Wilson will come to
Europe with President Wilson.