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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-28

The annual birthday party of the u
and l club was given Tuesday after
noon at Kellam hall. The arrange
ments for the affair We're much
simpler than usual, and the refresh
ments were quite in harmony with the
Hooverizing plans of the day. The
sandwiches were made without white
flour, and the flowers decorating the
table were the gift of one of the flor
lists. After the tea the basket of flow
ers was ratified off as an additional
source of revenue for the party.
The bridge-tea was a postponed af-
fair, and for that reason there were
fewer guests than usually attending
the I and club annual party Still.
the returnSwere very satisfactory, and
SONG good sized checks appeared in
the money jar when the counting was
made. The sum taken in was about
$500, but that, of course, is not the
net returns on the party.
The guests were received by Mrs.
, Sllas Porter, president; Mrs. H. L.
Alkire and Mrs. Guilford Dudley The
bridge game began at 2:30 and tea
at four. Mrs. Bennett r. Wheeler.
Mrs. d. w MulVane. Mrs. Arch Catlin,
IRIS. Hal Hazlett. Mrs. Charles Mitch
ell, Mrs. James L. King; Mrs Earle
Williams and other members of the
club ushered the guests to the dining
room and assisted at the card tables
Mrs. Willard n. Hall sat the table and
poured tea ana group OF girls did the
serving. The young women who
helped were Miss Mary Clark. Miss
Antoinette Clark. Miss Dorothy Crane,
Miss Elisabeth Edison and Miss Flor
ence Wolfe.
Mrs Porter wore a modish new
gown of blue satin, made with long,
draped floats of the material hanging
from the shoulders, and embroidered
in threads in conventional pattern.
Mrs. Alkire's gown was Georgette
crepe and net, yelling Chippendale
5 tin. Mrs Dudley wore white silk
and lace. Mrs. Wheeler wore pretty
costume of white Georgette, with
ieated skirt and jacket bodice, beaded
in white. Her hat was velvet and her
] 'ndnag of brocade velvet in the same
$ ade, and she wore ccrsage bouquet
[ vioIets. Mrs. Hazlett wore a frock
&C blue figured organdie Mrs. Mitch
{ y aud Mrs. Catlin were dressed in
mite Mrs. King wore white silk
rs. Williams's gown was blue taffeta
2 d Georgette. Mrs. Mulvane was
wned in black satin with fishu of
bite embroidered Organdie.
The girls in the dining room wore
a terr Don party gowns. Miss Clark s
q ess was pink, Dleated crepe de
chine. Miss Artoinette Clark wore
black net embroidered in colors. Miss
c ane's gown was blue taffeta yelled
in white net, and Miss Edison wore
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-28
Looking Blackboard In State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY

Mrs. f. s. Quinton entertained at thin
bles yesterday afternoon. Those present
THOMPSON. Mrs. s j. Crawford, Mrs. I.
b. Sweet, Mrs NJ A. Low, Mrs. n. f..
Handy, Miss Smith, Mrs. John Bartholo-
new. Mrs A. ]. Johnson, Mrs John Vim
cent Mrs. II. p. Dillon. Miss Dusenbury,
Mrs. p. G. Noel. Mrs. h. E. Guy, Mrs. NJ;
C. Hammatt, Miss CROSBY, Mrs: Ed yard
athan Thomas. Mrs. G. n. Elliott, Mrs. ].
n Shellabarger. Mrs. c. X. Holiday,
day Mrs Eugene Ware, Mrs. Charles
Blood Smith, Mrs B. R. Wheeler. Mrs.
c. j. Brown, Mrs. Alice Clugston, Mrs. A.
II. Quinton Mrs. Arthur Capper, Mrs. ].
y. Mcfarland, Mrs. Edwin Scott, Mrs. J.
H. Hunt, Mrs. 4. W. Scudder, Mrs. j. E.
Lord. Mrs A. ID. Robbins. Mrs John Nor
ton. Mrs r. J. kellam. Mrs. Herbert Arm
strong. Mrs Belcher, Mrs. Joab Mulvane.
Mrs & c. Foster, Mrs. c. f. Fargo of
chicago. Mrs. J. r. Shelton, Mrs. Gull
ford Dudley, Mrs. Snider and Mrs. P. II.
Adams.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-29
AMERICAN TRIES
OJO|N ENEMY
U. S. Soldier, of German Ex-
traction, Sentenced to Be
Shot, May Yet Avoid
Death.

Washington, D. c., Noy. 2~6.+Sentence
Of death before a rifle squad has been
imposed by a courtmartial upon an en-
listed man of the American army in
the United States on his conviction of
desertion with intent to join the enemy
forces.
1t was learned today at the war de-
partment, however, that officials here
are not satisfied with the evidence adj
duced before the court that intent to
join the enemy was established and the
trial court has been asked for addi-
tional information to clear up this
point.
Of German Extraction.
The soldier in question is of either
German birth or descent, it is under
stood, although the details of the case
including the name of the prisoner are
withheld.
The sentence of the court martial will
not be executed until approval from
Washington has been received because
the desertion vas not in the face of the
enemy.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-29
BOMB WRECKED SUB
DIVES TO BOTTOM
U. S. Destroyers Had Made
Line Fast and Were About
to Haul in Plunger.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 24.-Definite
news of the destruction Of another Ger
man submarine by American destroy
ers reached the navy department to-
day in a cabled report from Vice Adj
miral Sims. The submarine, damaged
by a depth bomb, went down with all
IN board after a destroyer had at
tached a line and was attempting to
take her in tow.
Two destroyers took part in the ac-
ton. One sighting a periscope at 400
yards, headed for it and dropped a
deadly depth bomb. Soon afterward
the submarine came to the surface with
nc sign Of life aboard. The second de-
stroyer steamed up and attached q
tered by the bomb, went to the bottom.
Decorations Declined.
An offer by the British admiralty to
decorate the officers and men Of two
American destroyers for their services
in combating German submarines has
been declined. Secretary Daniels an
nounced, because the laws Of this coun-
try prevent soldiers and sailors from
receiving decorations from foreign
governments.
Both army and navy officers were
elated over the report. 1t is one Of the
few cases in which there can be no
doubt that American patrol boats de-
stroyed an enemy.
Shells Punctured Sides.
Since the two destroyers circled about
the U-boat pouring shell fire nto her
as she lay on the surface after having
been bombed, officers pointed out thai
the guns probably a peppered the
hull with holes before the attempt to
tow was made.
1t is thought likely that the bomb
opened the submarines hull so that
she was forced to the surface in an eff
fort to keep from sinking. Many mem
bers Of her crew may have beer killed
or rendered senseless by the bombs
concuSsiOu
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-29
RETAkE LOST POSITIONS.
Rv AcSoc;a}od Draec

~ .r
Italian Headquarters in Northern
Italy. G'riday,) Nov. 23.-The battle Of
the mountains is raging with uneX-
ampled violence. The Italians again
hold the Monte Tomba and Monte Per
sica position which they lost last night.
The losses a been very great. but
the enemy's far exceed those Of the
Italians.
On the outcome of the mountain
battle depends the result of the en-
emy's greatest efforts to break through
the Italian lines to the Venetian plain.
The recapture of the italian positions
on Mont Tomba was accomplished by
a succession of brilliant charges which
dyed the SHOWS red and left the ground
piled with enemy dead. Monte Per-
tica was lost and won four times, the
eneny finally being thrown back. Al
though the losses ave been terrible,
those of the enemy are by far the great
est. owing to the condition o. the fight
ing field n the desperate heroism Of
the Italian troops.
Two Divisions Smashed.
The battle. which has be>in gradually
gathering force for the l. st few days,
broke in full fury early Yesterday, and
ragged throughout the Cay, the night
and today. The first blow was struck
at Monte Pertica. where dense masses
of enemy infantry Were hurled against
the Italians. The fighting was extreme
~ L liSd "t.S lOSl, THEN re-
taken. then lost and then retaken again
in such a whirlwind of enthusiasm as
seldom has been seen before.
But the enemy's greatest blow was
aimed at the strategic key of Monte
Tomba and Monte Monfeaera. Here
man. the other Austrian. was hurled
in a furious attack on the Italian right
wing In an effort to turn the wing and
cut off the army from its line Of COM
munication along the Piave. Now came
one of the bloodiest struggles Of the
war which went on all last night and
today. with a steady succession of at
tack and counter attack.
italians Charge Over Dead.
A succession of attacks and counter
attacks followed rapidly throughout
yesterday on the hills between the Piave
and Brenta valleys where the Italians
and Austro-Germans are engaged in
furious combat. Brigades and regi-
ments, their numbers diminished in the
struggle, were reformed and returned
to the fight. In n section where there
were 80 officers. 81 were killed or
fought the battle Of the 80. Mountain
batteries had been secured in mountain
emplacements n as the fight ebbed
and flowed over these positions the
Italians not only brought back the
guns, but even III wheels and the
limbers, their pride not permitting a
vestige to fall into the hands OF the
enemy.
Refuse to Surrender.
The final charge of the day came at
2 O'clock in the AFTERNOON. The Enemy
had struck his greatest blow earlier in
the day and the fierce attack lasted
three-quarters of an hour. The whole
field was swept by artillery fire and
the ground was strewn with dead. 1t
was amid this weller OF bodies and de-
bris that the Italian lines were re-
formed and from II they moxed Cor.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-29
BROADWAY REvELS
TO Be DESCRIBED
Mrs. Blanca De Saulles Takes
Stand Monday to Fight for
Life in Murder Trial.

Mineola, l.. I, Nov. 26.-Waiting to
go on the witness stand to tell her
dramatic story Of and tragedy.
Mrs. Blanca DeSaulles today was
heartened by a visit with her son
Little Jack, for love Of whom she killed
her husband, John DeSaulles. The
child was brought to her in the Jail
hore.
Her attorneys are prepared to fight
next week to save her from the electric
chair. In their opening statement to
the jury of their side of the case they
went into detail as to the life she had
been compelled to live after her mar
riage with DeSaulles. They told in
dramatic how she had been
abused and her fortune frittered away
on other women n at times two OF
the Jurors were seen to shed tears.
1t is intimated that prominent peo-
pies names will be dragged into TIL.
case. among them being the Duke of
Manchester, his palatial yacht and the
boat load of Broadway beauties who
are said to have figured in the life Of
DeSaulles.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-29
HUNDREDS OF TANKS
lEADTOWCTORY
Lone Land Battleship, in IT.
First Battle, Captures
Town Unassisted.

British Army Headquarters in France,
Nov. 24.-The casualties among the in
fantry which followed the tanks into
action We're exceedingly light. The COR
respondent has heard that two bat
talions, Tor instance, had only cas-
ualty each and suffered q loss of only
three men. The casualties among the
crews OF the tanks also were very light.
It Is impossible to state how many
tanks We're in action, but there were
several hundred. and out OF all the men
VINO Went forward in them lit appears
that fewer than 20 were killed and fewer
than 100 wounded.
Some OF the tanks were veterans, but
many had never been in an engagement
before n the crews lacked actual
fighting experience. Moreover, it was
necessary to train the infantry to CO.
operate with them.
In addition q great amount of work
was done to get the tanks into position
and bring forward their fuel. Many
hundred tons Of petrol were brought up
secretly and stored pending the attack.
Leads Charge Flying Flag.
The advance OF the tanks with their
general leading the way in q monitor
flying his flag was the most impressive
sight imaginable. For miles they were
lined up along the British front and
her they started forward it "a like
a great ceremonial parade. Back Of
them came the infantry, giving the final
touch5to the picture.
They crushed their way through
barbed wire easily, tearing great gaps
for h infantry, I'M 1T was not until
they a made a considerable advance
that strong resistance was encountered.
The stiffest fighting was al Lateau
wood, south Of Masnieres. There the
tanks engaged a number of German
field n heavy guns and won the day
against them. One tank deliberately
charged a 5.9-inch gun and cleaned out
Its crew with its machine guns.
Ono "Green" Tank Takes Town.
Cantaing fell before one tank which
EVE had seen action until that time.
1t charged into the village, making it
~untenable by the vigorous action OF it's
guns. Twelve tanks led the way into
Marcoing. Their crews previously had
studied maps and had been assigned to
posts and the tanks went about the
business m~ethodically, each one taking
up the position designated. These IL
movable forts completely organized the
place..
At Ribecourt the tanks arrived just
as the Germans were sitting down to
breakfast. The crews Of the tanks got
their morning meal from the food pre-
pared for the enemy.
These are not the only places which
the tanks assisted In taking Theyy have
been swarming over the whole great
territory annexed by the British and
when the full story of their exploits IL
toll it will make remarkable history.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-29
rs, 1000 CHINESE COOLIES
TO WORK BEHIND LINES

Washington, Nov. 26.-The Chinese
legation here has been notified Of the
changes in the cabinet as announced in
news dispatches.
Confirmation has reached Washing
ton Of the report that France has sue.
ceeded in obtaining the consent OF the
Chinese government to bring about 25,-
900 Chinese coolies to France for ser
vice in the rear of the fighting lines liz
building roads n performing other
manual labor.
Picking, Nov. 24.-The resignation Of
Premier Tuan Chi-Jui, offered several
days ago, has been accepted and Tor
eign Minister Wang Tak-Sieh has been
appointed premier. Liang Chi-chiac
minister of finance, has been granted
a leave of absence.
The rebels in the province of Human
are advancing north along the Yangtss
Kiang.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-29

goes on. In the last desperate charge
the officers and men were eager to adj
vance, preferring death to being made
prisoners. The enemy losses must be
very heavy, but he is bringing forward
a steady stream Of reserves.
The first army is also sustaining a
heavy fight west OF the Brenta river.
where the enemy rush has been re-
pulsed by the splendid resistance Oh
the Italians. The count OF Turin, COM
mander OF the Italian cavalry in the
recent retreat, has given out a written
review of the deeds performed by his
men.
Daring Corporal Mentioned.
Many instances Of individual daring
are recorded. A corporal Of the Flor
ence lancers was ordered to explore a
zone near Cividale. Going forward he
oner by the enemy. He returned and
gathered a force OF cavalry which re-
leased the imprisoned party and
brought them back.
In another case Piedmontesoe cav
airy after being surrounded, broke
through the enemy lines. but the colonel
commanding failed to escape. He was
the only nan left inside the enemy cir
Gle and he was seen to AXE his stand
against a wall, probably preferring
death to being made a prisoner.
The fate Of the Caserta cavalry,
which dismounted and fought afoot,
and Of their fellow dragons. also is re-
counted, making this recitai one of the
most stirring chapters Of the recent
operations.
Outcome Still In Doubt.
What the outcome will be cannot be
foreseen, but the Italian arms have
again covered themselves with glory
and have snatched back victory when it
was hanging in the balance. wen the
enemy yields tribute to Italian valor.
for prisoners say their forces are sur
prised at the resistance met and dis
concerted by the impetuous bravery Of
the Italian troops.
Thousands Of Men Slain.
The references in these dispatches to
the fearful havoc among regiments,
brigades and divisions should be in
|terpreted with the knowledge that the
Italian unit Of organization is Of such
size that the reduction of an Italian
regiment to 300 or 400 men means that
upwards Of 1000 have fallen. From an
authoritative source this information is
given in regard to the Italian units:
A battalion is 1000 men in four COM
panies. A regiment is 5000 men of
three battalions. A brigade is 5000
men of two regiments. A division is
two or three brigades. An army corps
is two or three divisions.
1t is this regimental formation of
5000 men which make it appalling
fighting when only 800 or 400 remain.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-29
Rv Associated Press.

Sy nE-.
The Italian front is still holding firm
~ although it's defense is costing the
italians heavily in men. There were
further efforts by the Austro-G German
masses to break through to the west
end Of the line between the Asiago
plateau and the Brenta, but General
Diaz's troops successfully withstood all
these carefully prepared
The Piave river line remains intact
and apparently the enemy efforts to
force it are no longer serious although
Rome today reports the breaking up
by artillery fire of hostile attempts to
lay pontoonS.
In the important mountain front be-
tween the Brenta and the Piave the
struggle is still a desperate n NO
further progress is claimed by Berlin
In this sector.
Italians Nearing Limit.
1t is not denied that there is a limit
to human endurance and thai the Ital-
ian troops. which are fighting with
such heroic bravery, may have to fall
pack to more secure positions, but the
possibility of this is diminishing with
every hour that the resistance contln-
ues. Reinforcements might yet save the
day but it should be understood that
the Italians are fighting their battles
single handed and that the allied rein
forcements are not yet represented any
W1leIe oIl Jig IlSiAI1Al6 IN L&r
The mountain battle. which is now
nearing it's highest stage. is n of three
battles which are going on simulta-
neously With various degrees of inten-
sity. Those are first. the battle of the
Piave river. which is the extreme right
of the Italian line: second, h battle
of the Asiago plateau, which is the ex-
IRENE left. and third. the battle of
Grappa mountain. which is the center.
1t is through the center that the en-
envy is throwing its full force. The
piave line has become so solid that
some are led to believe that the enemy
is not pushing things there any fur
ther, possibly planning to bring up his
reserves to the center.
Rome. Nov. 24.-Powerful thrusts
which were carried out yesterday by
the Austro-G Germans. after heavy artil-
lery preparation. on the Italian noun
tain front. from the Asiago plateau to
the Brenta river. all failed, the Italian
war office announced today.
New types of German guns have
made their appearance in the battle be-
TWEEN the Brenta and the PiaZe. They
are of large caliber n are mounted
on huge motors giving them great mo-
bility. These guns operate in groups.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-29
gotiations for peace?y the correspon

%gotiations for peace?@ the correspon-
dent asked.
IF the allied governments do not
support the policy of a democratic
peace" Trotzky replied, "the allied peo-
pies will support us against their gov
calculated, not for the capitalistic
diplomacy but for the support of the
working masses"
docs the government think a sep
arate peace with Germany is possible
in he existing circumstances"
I'VE are against a separate peace
with Germany-we are for universal
peace with the European nations"
Talks About Fighting.
1--WE rely on the German army and
the working classes to max a contin-
uaticn of the war impossible" Trotzky
replied.
What will the government do if Ger
many refuses to negotiate for peace
will it continue the warp" was the next
question.
"If, however, our frank and honest
offers of peace meet 40 response, we
would declare a revolutionary war
against German imperialism; we could
mobilize all our forces, confiscate large
food supplies n prosecute the war as
theoretically as we did the revolution.
But we have every ground to think that
our offer OF peace will make impossible
a continuation Of the war on all fronts"
What is the country's attitude
toward the governmental changer"
All the b%ourgeoise is against us.
The greater part of the intellectuals is
against us or hesitating, awaiting a
final outcome.
1.-THE working class is wholly with US
The army is with us. The peasants,
with the exception of eXploiters, are
with us.
THE soldiers and workmen's gov.
eminent of worlsingmen, soldiers and
peasants against the capitalists and
land owners"
'Is it true that the government will
publish the secret treaties % was the
final question.
Yes" the foreign minister answered.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-29
TO MAKE WAR IMPOSSIBLE.

PetrOSrad. (NedneSday), NOV. %
In connection with the order to Gen
eral Dukhonin. commander in chief of
the Russian army. to open negotiations
for an armistice with the enemy com
manders. the Associated Press today
interviewed Leo Trotzky, the bolshe-
wiki foreign minister. Trotzky emphat-
ically denied that the soldiers n
work,nen's government was against a
separate peace with Germany. He
voiced his conviction that Russia, in of
ferins. peace. will be supported by the
proletariat of all countries, allied or bel
ligerent which will make impossible a
continuation of the war. even if the
governments do not accept the offer.
What are the plans and intentions
of our government" the correspond
ent inquired.
The plans and intentions of the gov
ernlnent are outlined in the program
of the bolsheviki party to which the all
Russian congress of soldiers and work
mems delegates entrusted the formation
of a soldiers n workmen's govern
ment." the foreign minister replied.
First. there will be the Immediate
publication or all secret treaties and
the abolition of secret diplomacy.
Second. an offer of an immediate
armistice on all fronts for the con-
clusion of a democratic peace. Third,
the transfer of all lands to the peas
ants.
fOuTIH. TIE ESTABLISHMENT u STATE
control of institutions through the me-
dunn of organized workm,An and en-
pioyes. the naturalization of the most
important branches of industry. III
Fifth, the delivery of all authority
to local soldiers and worknnen's depu-
ties.
Peace Offer Already Made.
sixth. the co~nvocation of a constit-
uent assembly which will introduce Its
reforms through the medium OF the sol
diers' and workmeu's deputies and not
through the old bureaucracy on an ap-
pointed date.
The offer OF an Immediate peace al
readv has been made. The decree trans
ferripg the land to the peasants mas
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-29
u. S. MAY CALL OUT
AMERICANS IN CANADA

Ottumwa, Ont. Nov. 26.-The problem
of what to do with Canadians of mill
tary age In the United States and
Americans of military age in Canada is
dealt with in an order in council issued
today which has received the sanction
of the governor general. 1t provides
that either country may, at n time by
proclamation, call for military service
under its own colors any class of its
citizens or subjects residing in the
other country.
Furthermore. it is provided that II
men called do not return voluntarily
to their country, or their allegiance for
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-29
FIRST OF BIG FLEET
LAUNCHED In PACIFIC
From Now on Vessels VIII
Be Completed In Steady
Stream.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 2e.-With
the sliding of an 8.S00-ton steel ship
down the WAYS of a Pacific coast ship
yard today. the shipping board re
corded the launching of the first of
the merchant fleet it is building. Other
accessions to the fleet will be launched
in a steady program from now on, In
Guiding three 26. 4O0-ton steel ships and
three O.500-ton wooden ships during
December. The shipping board is clear
ing a right of way for it's building pro-
gram by reuuisitioning 1900 railroad
cars to move fir ship timbers from the
west to eastern yards, where the scar
city of tina material is holding back
activity on the building of the wooder
craft.