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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06
End week BATTLE
Weather Clearing Favors Re.
sumption of Allies Drive.
Germans PersistentIy Counter
Attack, but Are Repulsed.

, London, Aug. 6.-The second week
of the battle of Flanders opened to-
day with the launching of German
counter-attacks against the British
lines
Clearing weather gave promise of
more favorable conditions for a re-
sumption of allied operations before
the week end
German counter-attacks and raids
at several points were reported repuls-
ed in the statement of Field Marshal
Haig today.
During the night in the neighbor-
hood of Hollebeke the enemy again
attacked. Haig stated. but was driven
off before reaching the British lines.
At WesthoIk another hostile attack
was made under cover OF a heavy
-barrage, but this was likewise unsuc-
cessful- At other points raiding par
ties were repulsed-
Canadians Active at Lens
About Lens, the Canadians had to-
day consolidated positions taken yes
terday- At some points in the new
line, which was formed on an advance
over a front Of one thousand yards,
than a half mile of the main section
of the coal city
Artillery Stops Teutons-
Paris, Aug German attacks were
made last night on the French posi-
lions east Of Noisy Farm, in the region
south of Boville at Avoeourt wood and
in Alsace- The French official state
ment issued this afternoon saws that
all the attacks were crushed by the
French artillery.
On the French front in Belgium, the
situation was unchanged
Says British Attacks Failed
Berlin, Aug 6--Strong British at
lacks were made yesterday against
the German positions between the
Ypres-Menin road and the River Lys
on the Belgian front, says the Off
cial statement issued today by the
German general staff All the attacks
Were reDuIsed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06

the clerk of the Shawnee county DIS
trict court Mrs. Northrup frs filed
suit for divorce. alleging that her hus-
band was non-communicauve. that ne
refused to talk with her. That was
chapter l.
Chapter 2. by Northrup, was in the
nature of a cross petition and answer
II contained an admission and a Tot of
countercharges- He admit ed. right
off the bat that he was non-commun-
icatiye and gave as a reasot- the al
legged fact that every time he had seen
his wife in the last year she had been
talking increasingly; that he had no
chance to say anything.
Chapter was flied today by attor-
to Northrup's answer t. his charge
that she threw things at him Mrs
Northrup says that he called her a
name INVITED her and looked at her
with a sarcastic and fIendish look .
Then, she admits, she lost all control
and SHE'D the pan at him before she
thought.
Northrup claims his wife cursed
him She denies it But she makes
the counter charge declaring that he
curses with every7 breath when he
talks at all.
Mrs. Northrup intimates that her
husband is no gentleman but that he
thinks there Is no better than he She
saws he taught his boys not to raise
their hats to ladies, boasting that he
refused to raise his hat to anyone not
his better" and that up to that min
ute he had found no such person She
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06

also says he refused TO allow her TO
you" excuse me-" or please.
That's her damned style She went
to Normal" Mrs Northrup quotes
her husband as saying when she at
tempted to teach the children the
ordinary courtesies-
In his cross-petition Northrup rails
ed a point about a young man who
was friendly with Mrs Northrup- He
alleged that the man stayed at their
house for several weeks that he paid
no board and lodging and that he be-
came sufficiently familiar with Mrs
Northrup 70 telegraph her for SIS
after he had gone to some town in
Iowa
Mrs Northrup just ''poo-hoos" this
charge
This young man was only in the
house ten days" she says. land there
was no attachment between us He
was FL years of age and 1 was A. He
was just a verdant. unsophisticated
country boy from a family in which
I had done considerable nursing"
When she tried to talk with her
husband, Mrs Northrup says he
would stop her something like this
Now what do you want to tell me
that for That don't amount to a
d"
Having concluded that nothing she
might say, unless it is in a divorce
petition, amounts to anything to Mr..
Northrup, Mrs. Northrup concludes
with another request that the court
grant her the divorce for which she
applied in her original petition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06
PEACE BEFORE THE
SNOW FLIES NOW
GERMAN PREDICTION

Amsterdam. Aug. 6.-Peace before
winter is predicted from German
sources, according to advices reach
ing here today. Germany will make
another invitation to discussion of
peace terms. it is stated. close friend
of the kaiser being quoted to the ef-
feet that the German people can not
Withstand another winter of war. The
entente is holding firm to its demand
for reparation, however. and the peace
talk from Germany is significant in
view of this fact.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06
Condemn Lynching of Little.
GERMAN HOPES FADING
Robbed of Fruits OF Victory Says
Reichstag Member at Celebration.

Amsterdam, Aug 6.-Durins tthe
patriotic celebration in the German
reichs1ag. Deputy Loring Hoven, re
viewing the three years Of the war,
is quoted by Vorwaerts as saying:
IF, nevertheless, these unexampled
German successes which in early times
would long ago have brought peace.
have not carried US any further, IL Is
because the general world political and
economical situation operates 1nIy in
favor of our enemies who have been
able TO enlist help from their ever
growing number Of allies. This aid
has enabled them to carry on the war
until the present day and so il has
come about that our soldiers have
been really cheated out of the fruits
of their victories
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06
Is a Military Worker.
LABOR WAS PLENTIFUL
1855 Applied for Work in the Kansas
Harvest Fields.

A total of I ,219 letters asking about
the Kansas harvest were received at
the state free employment bureau at
the state house prior to the publica-
ton of the bureaus harvest bulletins
in June, according to a report COM
piled at the bureau
The inquiries represented $3.50 ap-
plicants. All these letters came from
persons outside the state Many other
inquiries were received by telegram
from outside the state This repre-
sents the surplus Iabor supply on
which the state could have fallen
back had there been any shortage of
harvest hands. it was pointed out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06

general, who enlisted as a private
when country needed him.
Today, DR.. Morrison is the director
of the First Kansas Field Artillery
mounted band at the fair grounds He
didn't remain a private long after his
enlistment but was directed by the
adjutant general to recruit a band of
twenty-seven men, He hasn't a COM
mission-in fact, director is called
mister in the army but ne has more
and harder work than n1ny of these
young things" walking the street
with swagger stick
Hunting musicians is q difficult
task DIR. Morrison secured Topeka,
he visited towns in the east, south,
north and west of Kansas and finally
reported that he had the twenty-seveT1
men. the number necessary for a field
artillery band.
Need Equipment Now
Bricks without straws don't make
real bricks. Neither does band with
out instruments and that's the condi-
ton DIR. Morrison finds his command
in today. He has tents for his men
and some of the men have instru-
ments of their own He is drilling
them as best he can, awaiting equip
ment from headquarters
Dr. Morrison had military aspira-
tons from the time he wore knee
pants as his military record will indi-
cate BEFORE ne was ola enough 10
enlist he became member of the
Sixth Pennsylvania drill corps in 1873.
As soon as he became old enough he
enlisted as a private in the Pennsyl-
vania National Guard, February 2.
1888. He was honorably discharged
September 2s, 1886. The remainder
of his military record follows:
Private, Kansas National Guard.
November 1856: honorably discharged
November 1885. Private. LIST ser
geant, Co. H. Fourth regiment, K N
G.. January 1, 1890. Captain, Fourth
infantry. October 2, 1891 Major.
Fourth infantry. May 1, 1894. Lieu
tenant Colonel Fourth infantry. May
25, 1895. Brigadier General. Third
brigade. June 1, 1895 Commission ex-
pired January II, 1897.
Is Military Worker.
When Dr. Morrison's commission
expired as result of the re-organiza-
ton of the national guard. he never
ceased to take an active interest in
military affairs He has assisted var
iouS Topeka company commanders in
organizing their units and the intense
personal interest he took in the for
nation and work of the Second regi-
ment band made him a friend of
every man in the band.
DR.. Morrison is waiting now for in
struments from the government and
for horses on which to mount his men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06
DR.. L. s. Morrison Has Always
Felt Call of the Army.
He Is Now Head of Kansas
Field Artillery Band.
WAS ONCE BROADER GENERAL
Having Resigned, He Offered
Services as Private July %.
But Commander Soon Found
Important Work for Him.

The fact that he had once been "a
brigadier general and thai when his
country needed him there wasn't any
commission open didn't cause DR..
Thomas Scott Morrison, of Topeka,
one moments hesitation He enlisted
in the Kansas National Guard as a
private. July 81. 1917, a man well
along in years. well educated and a
man who had climbed high in guard
circles years before.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06
SOCIETY GIRL KILLED
Pitched Headlong From Auto She
Was Driving When 1t Skidded.

San Angelo. Tex, Aug 6.-Miss Orc
Mackin. San Angelo society girl, was
killed instantly here last night when
the automobile which she was driv-
ing. skidded, pitching her headIong
against the pavement. breaking her
neck Miss Maekin was motoring with
friends when the accident happened
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06
GERMAN HEADS RESIGN
Five Ministers Out-Von Kuehlnaun
Succeeds Zimmerman

Berlin, Aug 6.-OfficiaI announce
ment was made today that five min
isters of state, including Foreign Sec
rotary Zimmerman and four secre-
taries of state. including Finance Min
lister Lentze and Interior Minister Won
LoebeI1 had resigned their portfolios
Dr. Richard Won kuehlnann, the
German ambassador to Turkey has
been appointed secretary for foreign
affairs in succession to DR.. thinner
mann.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06
Another So. ooo 600 i'm Gold.

New York. Aug e.-GoId from Can
ada for British account to the amount
of S6,400-o90 was received today and
deposited at the Philadelphia mint
This is the second consignment since
the renewal Of the gold movement
last week when s6.000,00 was re-
ceiyad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06
Mrs. J. f. NOrthrup Admits
Throwing at Husband.
However, She Says His NFiend-
iSh" Look Made Her Do 1t.
SAYS HE'S NO GENTLEMAN
She Denies Undue Familiarity
With Young Man.
Third Chapter Filed in Divorce
Suit Proceedings.

When her husband INVITED her and
looked at her with a sarcastic and
fendish look that was more than
Gertrude Northrup could stand and
she admits that she threw an alumni
curacy.
This admission is a part of the third
chapter in the story of the domestic
life OF Gertrude and J. F. Northrup
now being compiled in tie office OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06
5000 AT FUNERAL
Hold Peaceful Ceremony for 1. W. w.
Leader at Scene of Lynching.

Butte. Mont. Aug 6.-The funeral
of Frank Little. held Sunday. was a
peaceful demonstration. and no vio-
lence resulted. Paraders estimated at
5000, marched behind the body to
the spot where Little was hanged In
the line of march were members of
the l. w w. and the Pes-se-ConnolIy
club. an Irish Nationalist organization
Photographs of the body and the fu-
neral procession and deaeh mask of
the victim were made and will be sent
to all I. W. w unions in .he country.
No religious service was held the
body being inferred after speeches of
protest and condemnation by various
leaders
The entire police department, many
extra deputies and two companies of
the national guard were modified
during the ceremonies. in the expec-
tation of trouble.
A mass meeting, at which speakers
demanded justice for the killing of
Little, followed the funeral Sensa-
tional charges that Tom Campbell
president of the local l. W. W. miners
union, was offered $4,000 by the
operators to call off the strike and
$4,000 more when the men returned
to work. were made.
The third session of the coroner's
inquest over Little's death was begun
today.
Condemn Lynching of Little.
Chicago. Aug 6.-The Chicago Fed
Grafton of Labor has adopted resolu-
lions termfng the Iynchfng Of Frank
Little L W. w. leader, in Butte, Mont,
a.. JaS+ardIv crime against Ia bar'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06
TaiIors Join A. f. of L.

Chicago. Aug 6--Ihe Journeymen
TaiIors' Union of North America, af-
filiated with the American Federation
of Labor at its convention here today
decided 20 revise its constitution so as
TO eliminate piece and home work
and to demand straight working days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06
Ribbons--Gloves

Taffeta HairbOw Ribbons, 5 to 61A-inch
widths-plain, moire, self satin stripe,
satin edges, also plain satins and
many other styles to select from;
large assortment colors; 25e values,
Fancy Ribbons, in light and dark pat
terms, moire with contrast satin
edges, widths Az to 512 inches, val
ues up to 25c, yard. 15e
Other Fancy Ribbons, 515 to 81 inches
wide, light and dark patterns, large
assortment, extra good value at 25c,
special, a yard. Ice
Ladies' Silk Gloves, 2-clasp style, plain
white, white and black, also plain
black, all sizes, very special, a pair,
at -1Oc
Ladies' Silk Gloves, 2-clasp style, in tan
and channels colors, all sizes, very
special, pair, at. see
Ladies' 2-CIasp Silk Gloves, in plain and
contrasting colors, all sizes, very spe-
cial, pair, at. .--........ 95e
Ladies' Kid Gloves, in white, black and
shades Of tan, sizes 515 and 6, to close
out, a pair. see
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06
Very Low Prices on
Colored Wash Goods

One lot of 4O-inch Fancy VOiIes, 25c
quality, special price, to close out, a
yard. Observation-Disclosures. 15c
One lot of 40-inch Fancy Voiles, 39c
quality, special price to close out, a
yard. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Ice
65c Fancy Gabardine Suitings, 40 inches
wide, light ground with colored
stripes and plaids, special to close out,
yard. " see
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06
A Sale of Silks
Much In Favor

HO0R66 cllkS are III nigh 1dNOL
you can find them here in the best of
qualities at much less than we could
purchase them today.
20 pieces, 33-inch Natural Chinese Pom
gee Silk, yard -S9c
Is pieces 33-inch Natural Pongee in
fine imported quality. all pure silk,
sponged and shrunk, if purchased to-
day we would have to sell at $1.5O.
Special sale price, yard ..-.- $1.25
10 pieces 33-inch Printed Pongees for
separate skirts, collars and cuffs,
S1.50 qualities, yard. $1.19
Rajah Silks for outing and travel, are an
ideal serviceable wearing silk. Six
colors offered: navy, olive, gold, CO
penhagen, slate and rose, $3.50 quail
ties, yard $l.lO
Fairway Sport Silks, 80 inches wide,
plain colors, in rose, jade and gold,
$500 qualities offered at One-half
price.
40-inch all Silk Pongees, in plain shades
of magenta, gold, rose, $3.50 quail
ties, offered at half price.
4O-inch all silk Crepe de Chimes, colors
light blue, copenhagen, cardinal, seal,
myrtle and wistaria, SIPS qualities,
yard S4.OO
36-inch checked Chiffon Taffeta, colors
black and white check, navy and
white, brown and white, copenhagen
and white, S1.50 qualities, yd. 81. 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-06
6VdrrenM GosW0|
August Clearance of Seasonable Merchandise
Commenced This Morning Money Saving Event

Which opportunities thrifty DESTROYS of
nm almost double service.
of stocks unusually
general
in the habit of paying
small portion
needs attending
realize nice saving your purchases.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20
Vital Statistics

Mr. and Mrs. W. Blaksburr. iNS
North WestsrH avenue. q boy ,,s,
Mr., and Mrs. George W. beumaa, Asss
West Thirty. .foutth street, z po,.s.>
Mr.. and Mrs Wilson Dis'sn, os'a"''s~
M and Mrs. Warren shayisr. SA Ease
Ninth street, a boy.
Deaths
Infant son Of Mr., and Mrs j. u Nssso
70o West Third street a. -
lanes j Dennins. ~ ysars cae. 10
Fss, Eighth street . ..s 49,
Sarah H. Gray. a. years old. iHS Ass
wood avenue.
Fred Davidson, u years OLD. 0klaAe0p
CITY, and Elizabeth Klpp. IL years ~
'H.spi 1sn,ry. 20 years old.. apa eaeee
Sutton. II years old. both OF okAsss
O'Hyds Pisge, "a years old, Tu!ea. 9Sle9
and Anna Martin. 81 years o'd' 49,
''nSii IsiisDs DH" II, eritns, ., y.a.s ~ -
Mrs, Zus smith, u years DID, es&
oSHnY William + Pi..,.r., 81, yer. e.1. ~
laho,na City and Mrs, EllA basnasN ~
years old, Choctaw, Okla.
stanley Chappoll. B yea!s oAs ~
Viola LimberS, u years old. bon u CSs
"pS,r Fred ciifion Terrell. - .ysars .ei4 ~
Marion Ashley, 10 years old. bosh g On
lshoma Ci'y. III
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20

without having appeared before any-tri.
bunal TO pay fines OF 5000 francs and
to serve one year in prison, the terms
In prison to bc increased eleven months
in defau, Of paymcn, Of the fines Con
fined at Loos, then at Aix-la Chapelle
and Cologne, they were finally taken
TO the prison of Sicburg There their
heads were shaved they were clothed
in prison garb and were obliged to set
to learning the tailoring trade.
Both were released in September
1915, informed that. their penalties hac
been reduced to six weeks. Last yea'
Senator Po,ie was sent back to Hau
hourdin without explanation. Senator
Potie refused 10 resume his functions
as mayor replying to the Germans that
after having been imprisoned with con
victs his dignity as Frenchman pre-
vented him from rcSuming the iunc'
,on, Of Mayor so Tong as the town wa
occupied by the Germans.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20

Cherokee Republican, 10 have a aovsrn-
mcnt aviation school Established on the
Anlt plaihs near Cherokee, was approved
by directors of tho Chamber OF Commerce
at their regular weekly meeting y~ster-
day. Tho proposition was submitted TO
them In n letter from Mr., Fcrsusan who
is now nt Washington.
Fire insurance. Wal rs. Tas Upshaw.
ADV,
indians at Fedora, Building Indians
were apparent again In corridors Of the
federal hAlding today indicating that the
grand juN now In session In probably
Investigating violations of the FEDERAL l'q'
uor statutes relating to selling liquor u
Indians and 10 introduction Of liquor on
Indian reservations No indictments are
expected 10 bo returned In open court un-
III tho first OF noSt week
short Weight Complalrt-A complaint
against n New state Ice company driver
charging that no was giving short weight,
was signed nj the police station today
by n n Roach. Tho drivers nnme was
given M Gordon. hut no arrest had bean
made up 20 noon,
Gun Charges Tried Todsy--casss
against Fred Wilson and I'd bee, white
men arrested last night, charged With
|
| In tho municipal court this afternoon.
Many Traffic lvolavons Charged
Twenty ono Of the thifty-four arrests
during the pas, eighteen hours wers fof
violating sections ~ the clty's traffic or
dlnnncc.
Twenty Take Examination A class o
twenty men, who are applicants Tor po
sltlonH ps officers In the national guart
and officers who have been appointed
since las, fnll are taking c1smina tons II
the senate chamber at tho capitol today
The examining board is comprised OF reg
ulhr army officers Colonel Tate, Cap
tain Murchlson and Captain Hallet,
Card Lost, But Lad IL Acosptsd-Olsl
| RIne Stacy, who several days hgo applied
, for enlistment In tho navy, but who sai'
he had lost his registration receipt, wa
accepted today. He had received q du
plicate receipt from the registration boar'
OF Wayne Okla
Coons to indiana -I.sut John J, Coon
NJ Chicknhhn, IA member OF tha recruiting
party % nh. regular amy In Oklahoma
today was ordered 10 Fort Benjsmi'
Harrison. Ind. for 'urther training
l.ieutennnt Coonc was recently promoted
from the rank ~ first sergeant 10 tina
of second lieutenant
CAPTAIN Britt TO Tulss Capt y. Y
Inritt. nsHistant recruiting officer Of tn
United States army In oklahoma, vii
ho one Of the army representatives. u
welcome the Belgian mission NJ Tuls,
Saturday Captain Britt leaves for Tuls,
tomorrow afternoon
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20

WASHINGTON, July 10 (Spe-
cialD The United States field forc's
in France will be equipped with the
British individual helmet shown in the
accompanyns illustration and the
shrapncl proof body armor designed
and used by the British will he recon-
mcrdcd BY army officers The helmet
will be supplied to each man TO he worn
all the time except when he is far IN
the rear II weighs two pounds wU
ounces and i, Of tough material whiss
the German helmet weighs two pounds
eleven and one-hali ounces and is IN
fcrior to the British type in shrapneI-
resisting qualities
No body armor less than fifteen
points thick satisfactory for stopping
lille bullets has been devised. The
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20
SENATOR TAUGHT
TO Be A TA|L0R

PARlS-Auguste Potie, an impot.
tant brick manufacturer, senator from
the department OF the Nord and Mayor
OF Haubourdin, has just made his first
appearance in the senate since the
spring of 1914 and announced to his
colleagues that he had in the mean
time learned the trade OF tailor in a
German prison
To Prison In 1918.
Senator Potie was sent 10 prison in
July l9ls for having reminded the
commanding officer of the occupying
forces who happened TO be a Greek Of
iiccr in the service OF Germany that
article 81 of the Hague convention was
contrary 10 the forced employment OF
the inhabitants in invaded districts on
work OF a military nature for the ben
eft OF the invaders.
lIaubourdin is only three miles from
the battlefront and the inhabitants were
called upon for all sorts oi service.
burdcncd with excessive requistonS.
loaded with fines and vcxalions oi all
sorts.
Ten young girls in the 81. Augustin
orphan asylum at iauboOrdn had been
ordered by the Germans to make bur
lap sacks. When they learned that the
sacks were 10 be filled with sand and
used as rampartS against the French
they refused 10 work. NJ Cordonnet
director OF the flax mill from which
was reQuisitioncd the material to make
the sacks, was held responsible for the
strike, and ON his refusal to undertake
the manufacture OF the sacks was fined
| l. 600 francs and held as hostage until
the work should I've resumed
Refused TO Furnish Sacks.
Captain hrgyropouloS, the Greek Of
iicer IN copmand then summoned Mon
sicur potie 10 furnish the sacks, ll'
refused The German commander
fined him 1000 francs while most Sc
we're measures were taken against IN,
entire population Subsequently "
potie and NJ Cordonnicr were bot
Nida. commanding the 2ith division a
Lambcrsaft. A few days later, after h,
had posted a letter invoking the llaRlO
,featy Senator poiic was arrested Bot
hc and NJ CordDnnicr were condcmnc,