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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-19
German Forces Crossing River
Quickly AnnihiIated.
Greatest Battle Centers Today,
AsiagO and Fagare.
STRENGTHEN GRIP IN BELGIUM
Renewed Activity Around st.
Quintin and in Flanders.
RumOr Another KerenSky Army
Marching on PetrOgrad.

Rome, Nov 19.-Italian forces have
begun an offensive for the Asiago
plateau and have occupied advanced
elements of trenches, the war office
announces today
Further attempts of the Austro-
German troops to cross the PiaVe
have been stopped
on the front west of the Pfave,
south of QueerO, great numbers of
Austro- troops are attacking
the Monte Monfenera and Monte
.TOmba lines
80 with the Italian Armies, Nov. 10
Ihe Piave river line still holds
Today with what seemed to be the
most desperate pressure the enemy
mas yet eXerted in its drive the Italian
lines held firm. Intense fighting was
IN progress along the whole front-a
violent artillery duel interspersed with
attacks and counter-attacks
1t was reported today that at the
few points where the Austro- German
forces succeeded in forcing a crossing
a few days ago, the vigor of Italian at
tacks had CONSTRUCTED their positions
so that they were menaced with i'm
minent annihilation.
Plug Every Breach.
The two greatest centers of the
fighting today were on the Asiago
plateau, far to the north and in the
middle of the Piave line. Momentary
breaches in the Piave front have been
plugged at every point except at Fa-
gare. The enemy suffered terrible
losses from this plugging process, be-
ing caught under enfilading fire, which
annihilated whole units closely packed
from slowly constructing italian pres
sure.
At Fagare the enemy still retained
a toe hold today. They were cling
fF1cr = afealxr to
of the river bank and under terrific
ICnntin1Ind nr, nrc n,1,-c, 1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-19
S0USA PARTS WITH HIS
FAMOUS Chin WHISPERS

Chicago. Nov. 1O.-Lieut. John
Phillip Sousa. band master at the
Great Lakes Naval training sta
ton was passed by many of his
friends today without recognition.
by reason of the fact that he had
removed the whiskers which he
had worn for forty years
Lieutenant Sousa attended the
opera yesterday and between the
cts he left his box. returning some
'ltne later. with a clean shave with
-1e exception of his upper lip,
here a short moustache remaine d =
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-19
PLEA FOR DROUTH AID
Texas Governor Wants $4,000, 900 for
Immediate Relief.

Austin, Tex. Nov 19.-Governor w
p. Hobby and other Texas state Off
cials today had asked President Will
son for an emergency appropriation
of S5O.O0O,OOO for the relief of the
druth stricken sections of west Texas.
The appeal was telegraphed to the
president last night and was made by
Governor Hobby, F. c. Weinert, Texas
warehouse and marketing commits
sioner; f. A. Peden. Texas food ad-
ministrator; Charles Mccarthy, Her
bert Hoover's : Iersonal representative,
and "a dozen others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-19
U. S. QUITS RUSSIA
American Ambassador Asks
for Special Train for Embassy.
Will Return to United States
Via Siberia and Pacific.

London, Nov. 19.-Casualties in
the fighting at Moscow will proba-
bly, reach 1000, according TO re-
liable information received here
this afternoon, summarizing con-
ditions in the city Sunday. Fight
ing continued there from November
to 15, it was asserted. Many
houses were damaged by artillery
fire.
The revolutionarieas ere. now la
complete control of the city.
Petrograd Nov. 19.-American Am
bassador Francis today formally re-
uuested of the Bolsheviki authorities a
train to carry 200 members of the
American colony to Harbin, Manchu-
ria, whence they can reach either
Dalny or Vladivostok TO take steamers
home
Americans in Moscow Safe.
Robert P. Skinner, the American
consul general. has received a tele-
gram dated Saturday from the Amer
lean consul at Moscow saying that he
and other Americans in Moscow are
all safe. The city was quiet at the
time. but there had been much fight
ing, the MESA ge said.
Advised to Leave Moscow
Washington. Nov. 19-MaximaIists
have taken over all power in Moscow
after week of fighting, said mes
sage from the American consul gen
eral there to the state departm ent to-
day
A second message from Ambassa-
dor Francis at Petrograd said the
Moscow fighting had been severe"
All Am orleans in Moscow are safe
and there has been no harm to those
in Petrograd
As a precautionary measure, how
ever, Francis advised all unattached
women and married men with chill
dren to quit the city. He had asked
the superintendent of transportation
for two coaches for them.
Government In State of Chaos.
Kerensky, said the message from
Francis, appears to be a fugitive while
government departments are closed
or operated without chiefs.
The American embassy neighbor-
hood was reported quiet with only
shots in the streets.
Francis expressed himself as hav-
ing no fear of personal injury or OF
damage to the embassy.
In Finland ''Serialists' (Socialists)
are sending out delegates to arrange
strikes and to take over the govern
ment authority, stated the advices.
Francis expressed no opinion re-
SdTQlng the future OF Russia
Won't Remove Francis?
Another telegram from Ambassa-
dor Francis this afternoon said thai
formation of a compromise ministry
was not effected finally, but a coali-
ton composed chiefly of Socialists
was now being suggested.
The Petrograd city government re-
fuses to recognize the Lenine-Trotsky
regime, Francis reported.
The state department said official
there is not now any thought of re-
moving Ambassador Francis and said
it had heard of no suggestion for the
departure of any diplomats.
At the Russian embassy here il
was stated permanent success of the
BolsheViki rule rested entirely upon
American and entente support
The peace which the Lenine-Trot
sky forces promised is unattainable
unless other countries declare for it, >
said an embassy official. Since this
is impossible, Russian peace is i'm
possible and without imm ediate peace
the entire Bolsheviki program mus
cola pSe."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-19
Predicted Now That Subscrip-
tiOns Will Reach 100000.
This Is $4,000 Beyond Mark
Set for This State.
REPORTS COME IN ALL WEEK
Several Counties Would Wait
Until Quota Is Reached.
Central Department of c. 5.
Leads ThruOut Country.

New York. Nov. 19.-AIthO re-
turns from the campaign for the
S35 OOO.O0O Y. NJ. c. 4. war fund
had not been compiled at noon to-
day. il was announced that un-
doubtcdIy the big sum would he
reality when the campaign closes
tonight at midnight, Nineteen
states today were behind their
goals
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-19
ROB A KANSAS BANK
Bandits Lock Cashier in Vault a
Liberty: Escape With $1,000.

independence, Kan, Nov 19.-Lib=
erty State bank at Liberty, eight miles
south of here. was robbed of So. 900
shortly after it opened this morning.
by two men. neither of whom was
masked.
The bandits locked G. H Bechtel
the cashier and his daughter. Viola.
in the vault and escaped n an auto
mobile. Posses are in pursuit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-19
FOR HOOVER DINNERS
Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals a
Problem in New York.

New York. Nov. e-"Hooverized
Thanksgiving dinners" is now the
problem facing the chefs Of the big
hotels here With several months of
food conservation training following
their initial effort on Thanksgiving.
they are expected to evolve the
'Hooverized Christmas dinner"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-19
CAUGHT IN OWN TRAP
Mexican Federals Wiped Out Attempt
ing to Coop Up ViIIistas.

FL Paso. Tex. Nov. ia force of
government troops. attempting to set
a trap for Villa forces advancing on
Chihuahua City Sunday. were almost
annihilated when they encountered the
bandits near La Mufa Pass. according
TO reports reaching here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-19
LOST 2 DESTROYERS
Also Most of Crews in Clash With
British Off HeligoIand

Amsterdam. Nov. 19-One and pos
sibiy two German destroyers were lost
with most OF the members of their
crews in the fight with British naval
forces off EeligoIand Saturday. traV-
elers from Germany said today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-19
MORE Gonn WEATHER
Indian Summer Is Back With Us
Again Weather Man Says.

Temperature readings for the day
furnished by the local office of the
United States weather bureau-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-19

WELL now have a chance to see ii
German kuItur recognizes Venc-
tian art.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-19

Fair and warmer tonight and
Tuesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-11-24
JURY AT DEL
NORTE; SECOND IN
THIRTY YEARS

In accordance with a petit
ton asking for a grand jury,
the machinery was set in mo-
ton and jury called at Del
Norte Monday where they
have been in session this week.
While the grand jury pro-
ceedings are secret, it is be-
lieved that their main business
will be to uncover the evidence
that will land bunch of
thieves in the penitentiary and
rid Monte Vista and vicinity of
their unwelcome presence.
This session is the second
held by grand jury in this
county in thirty years.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-11-24
Y. M. c. A. FUND IS OVER
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Rio Grande county has
again proven her splendid,
generous spirit in contributing
funds toward the welfare and
comfort of the boys at the
front.
During the Y. M. C. A. cam
paign of the preceding week,
Monte Vista and vicinity rails
ed $4,000 in cash in addition to
pledges amounting to $40.
This amount will be increased
by probably $50 more. Del
Norte raised $400. SO that the
total subscription will reach
right around $2800. 1t was
thought that Rio Grande Coun-
ty's share of the needed sum
would be about $500; but the
committee in charge worked
toward $4,000 and are to be
congratulated on the result.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-11-24
A COLORADO NATL GUARD
COMPANYFORMON

The movement started in
Denver for the formation of
Home Guards for the State of
Colorado, is sweeping over the
state and the patriotic res
ponse to the call by the men is
a matter of greatest satisfac-
ton to the officers in charge.
This organization offers an op-
portunity to the men of the
state to serve our country in its
greatest hour of need and the
need is great as every hour is
bringing home to patriotic sons
and daughters of this great Re-
public the fact that every
state and community in the
United States is infested with
an alien people who thru their
notion of duty to the father
land are creating a grave sit
uation and one frought with
great peril to our people.
Our institutions, industrial
and otherwise, are being vio-
lated every day and the depre-
dations will increase rather
than diminish, making imper-
atlve an organized movement
in every state and county in
the Union to back up the Gov
ernment to cope with the en-
emies within our borders. The
call here is for one hundred
and fifty men between the
ages of eighteen and sixty-five
to enlist in the Home Guard of
the Colorado National Guard
for the period of war. After
the number of men are enlisted
the Surgeon General of the
state will order an immediate
physical examination of every
man enlisting. The Guard will
be equipped and trained un-
der competent officers, drilling
two nights each week.
w. H. Brickel, Jr., of Monte
Vista has been detailed Re-
cruiting Officer for this dis
trict. Mr.. Brickel will be at
the City Hall in Monte Vista
each day and evening COM
mencing Monday, Nov. 26th,
where men will present them
selves for enlistment. We are
sacrificing our sons for the
cause of humanity. Let's
back up Our boys at the front
by protecting those near and
dear/to them whom they left
behind.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-11-24
EXCURSION TO VALLEY
GAS BELT

An auto trip to the San Luis Val
ley Gas Belt has been arranged by
b. NJ. Byers of the Peoples Oil e Gas
Co., for next Sunday, Nov. 25. Cars
will leave Monte Vista at S:15 a. m
AS a unique feature of the trip,
hot luncheon will be cooked on nat
ural gas from an experimental tank
connected with one of the wells in
the Mofrat field. Mr.. Byers and his
assistants, who are having satisfac-
tory success in their stock selling
campaign, are responsible for ar
ranging the excursion, as frst-hand
evidence that gas actually is flowing
from the company holdings.
Horace Moody, who has resigned
his position with the Burlington Oil
and Refining Company to take a sim
liar position with the valley com
pany will have charge of a party
from Alamosa on the same day.
In order to make the proper num-
Der of reservations for transportation
it will be necessary to see Mr.. Byers
at the La Veta Hotel. II you have
your own car, join the crowd prompt
ly at the appointed time.
Although the wells in operation
today are only two and three inch
castings, which clog up easily on ac-
count of the enormous gas pressure
from below, it will give one an idea
what may be expected from 1S-inch
wells under most scientific operation
by experienced men.
When men associated with big oil
companies in other proven fields
give up their connections with those
concerns and align themselves with
the Peoples Oil & Gas Co, It is pretty
good evidence that the home fields
show a better prospect for the devel-
opment of great wealth.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-11-24
BROKEN PULLEY AT MILL

The Monte Vista flour mills
have been shut down this week
on account of the main pulley
having gone to pieces. The
pulley, which is of immense
size, broke while carrying the
load and a section of the iron
was thrown out, neatly sever
ing the 1S inch belt. This was
caused by a flaw in the casting
of the wheel and happended in
the same manner as the break
ing of another main pulley
about a year ago. A new pull
ley of different type has been
ordered by express. In the
meantime the Alamosa mill is
taking care of the orders of
this mill by working nights.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-11-24
NO SEYMOURS ARRESTED
IILBE BROUGHT TO TRIAL

{The report reached Monte
ista Thursday Of the capture
t"ColoneP' Seymour at ANA
'la, Texas, and he will be re-
rned here to face the charge
automobile stealing, we are
Formed.
Seymour last week disposed
his cement barn to Bud
thurman and left for parts un-
own in his new automobile
companied by Thurman.
S description and notice to
police officials to arrest him
sight followed and the col
lei was apprehended at AM
Fila.
lt seems that the Berry bro
ers in Del Norte Jail have
med States evidence" and
We accused Col. Seymour
th being the brains of the
ng of thieves that have in
tied this locality for some
be and the theft of two cars
attributed directly to him.
When he learned of calling
grand jury, Seymour de-
led it was his move.
Ed Seymour, who escaped
pm the Monte Vista jail,
pved to be as unlucky as his
Other and was arrested at
Feeley on the day following
+ ColonePs arrest.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-11-24
EW DRAFT REGULATIONS APPLY To ALL
kEMPTEDMEN, REORGANIZATION REQUIRED

Washington, Nov. 17.-New reg
ulatlons under which the remaining
availables of the nine million men
registered for military duty will be
drafted for service with the colors
were announced today by Provost
Marshal General Crowder. The new
regulations are coincident with the
division of eligibles into five classes
and the circulation of the official
questionaires which have been dis
cussed in previous announcements.
The new regulations, as had been
announced before, repeal all preced-
ing regulations, cancel all exemp-
tions and discharges granted under
the old system and restore every reg
istered man to his original status.
He will hereafter be required to un-
dergO all examinations anew and
present his claims for exemption
again.
AS the new classifications make
more liberal provision for leaving
men with dependents in the classes
to be called last, it is practically GER
tain that every man who had legit-
innate exemption on the ground of
dependency under the old regula-
tions will get the same under the
new ones. The first class, which en-
braces men wholly without depend
ents, is expected to bring in fully
two million men. The questionaires
now are being circulated among the
registrants at the rate of five per
cent of each local registration each
day. Volunteer medical and legal
boards being organized in each dis
trict will assist registrants in making
out the forms and supporting affi-
davits which are very complete.
Men of draft age with dependent
relatives are placed in more secure
position under the new regulations.
While deferred classification under
the new plan, which replaces all dis
charge or exemption certificates may
be revoked when granted for any
other cause, there is no way in which
men with dependents can be called
up for service out of their turn. Add
ed protection for dependents is Sc
cured by the requirements in cases
where the registrant seems to waive
his deferred classification status that
waivers also must be obtained from
those dependent upon him before he
can be taken into the military SER
vice.
The effect of the regulations is to
close the ranks of the army. navy. or
marine corps absolutely to men be-
tween 81 and 81 years old, where
they have dependents upon them
who would suffer if they went to the
front. Local boards are constituted
judges of all such cases.
For the first time also a way is
provided in which men physically un-
fitted for front line duty in the army
and yet able to do some part of the
work of soldier may be called for
limited military service behind the
lines. Partial physical exemptions
may. be granted by local boards to
create this new classification
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-11-24
PTTER FROM End LIEU.
TENANT GUYSELMAN
France, Sept. 20.

FRANCE, sept. ~.
F. C. Goudy,
Denver, Colo.
Dear Sir:-Arrived here safely.
pleasant trip across; very
ooth sea, so smooth that We were
troubled with sickness. No trou-
with our acquaintance, Bill the
lser. He did not sick his U-boats
US. When I go to Berlin 1 shall
Ink him for that.
Ihe trip was great treat and
elty to me, as it was to most ev-
one on board; very few of them
ever been across before. There
re line bunch of folks on the
and the accommodations were
eAent-first class plus. I missed
good Colorado water-am still
bSihg it by the way-and we be-
ne a bit tired of the cooking, but
NY they gave us the best they
Id procure.
F'au pleasant trips overland thru
OF England and France. Later
tell you more of these. At pres
We are instructed not to discuss
"Trip too freely. From what |
Oh the cities l would not trade
"er Tor a living place, for any of
ILL., Possibly I am prejudiced but
chlef virtue of these cities is
Ut aged buildings, monuments
'Ombs. Very fine, but one trip
uVeu my curiosity.
Inc people here are rather old
A'ohed, very much so, but they
peasant and are very enthusias-
o'er the American. When we
through with Bill of Hohenzol-
=, 'ney Will be for us too
We are occupying very comfort
quarters, eating good food and
present are in no danger what
We do not know much of
'' and what knowledge we get
Keep under our hat.
e'''eu my first mail from U. S.
me was "'
Wao,,
amer here foggy and rainy
might send me 20 lbs. Colo
r'n'he parcel post.
n nioer me to Ted and anyone
u1 may see whom I know.
"n kindest personal regards and
wy truly and sincerely yours,
P. G. Guyselman.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-11-24
MEXICAN HOME ROBBED

Frank Avila and Eligio Sa-
mora were arrested Sunday by
Marshal Baird charged with
stealing $60.15 from the home
of Faustin Chavez. Mrs. Chav-
ez and sister attended a dance
Saturday night and upon re-
turning home saw light in
the house and the rooms were
being searched by the two sus-
poets, so it rs claimed. Mrs.
Chavez and sister were afraid
to enter the house while the
men were inside and after
their departure found that the
money had been taken.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-11-24
STATE SCHOOL FUNDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
FOR LOANS TO THE COLORADO FARMERS

The bill in relation to the invest
ment of public school funds has been
declared constitutional by the Su-
preme Court of the state. and we are
now prepared to Immediately put in
to effect the provisions of this bill.
You are requested to carefully con-
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. viii Baird and baby
came in Friday morning from Dallas,
Texas. Mr.. Baird has joined the
army and will leave soon for Chicago
to go in training.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-11-24

Mrs. Coy Wright came in Thurs
day morning from Kansas City, Mo,
where she has been for the past
month visiting relatives and friends.
Coy met her at Alamosa.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-11-24

The Peoples Oil & Gas Co, of Mof-
fat, have authorized the purchase of
drilling material for their oil and
gas wells at Moffat and the president,
Mr.. Upton, has departed for the
east for that purpose.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-11-24

Fred Aragon was arrested
Monday as being implicated
with the bunch of thieves that
have been operating in this
neighborhood.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Barnes came
down Tuesday from Platora. They
will make this their home this win
ter.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
German I7afdmy

Damnabe confirmation of Germany infamous plotting and traorous intriguing country officially disclosed by the text of the Berlin note to the German minister City. It corroboraes all has been known hnted at and feared and more Professing friends and avowfng desire for annuity Germany along ready strike this republic portunit offered and steathy opportunity. Boy Ed Papen but miniature Von Bernstor and Zm merrnanns in a conspiracy.
 Now does the talk upon receiving his passports ineligible IN ong left for the United States to do Caught a criminal Intermediary base design peace Of this nation well might the diplomatic cuprt strangely deca Only regard for Gerards safety Bernstor the world Whether Japan Mexico revealed the base and reasonable plot yet learned For the it is enough that it is rvealed.
 anything needed this Union inspire robust silence the blind pacfists end to small partsanshp Washington and soy the country behind the government and the flag surely this astounding disclosure will goody purpose make American of all!
 Post-naligencerl
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
JAIL FOR DIRECTORS

LONDON March 3-The government heretofore has been very lenient on those refusing to fight for their king and country but after this it is jail for them. Cells in the big Dartmoor prison now await all those who are conscientious objectors or have other reasons for refusing to fight, and now there is no alternative but to fight or be locked up.
 Dartmoor is the convict prison which was built in 1906 to hold French prisoners. Two thousand American seamen who refused to serve as Brit ish sailors in the war of 1872, against their own country were confined there too. Jeremiah Lynch of Irish rebel lion notoriety was sentenced to 10 years there after the Sim Fein rebel lion