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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
Members of State Defense
Council Begin Organization.
Urge a Larger Production of
Crops on Every Farm.
IMMEDIATE ACTION IS TAKEN
Utilization of Every Acre of
Available Garden Land.
Appointment of Committees TO
Garry on the Work.

Members of the state defense coun-
ell today began the organization of a
statewide crusade against the high
costs of foodstuffs and for the pro-
duction of larger crops and the Utiliza-
ton of every acre of available farm
and garden land in the state. Com
mittees named at the close of the or
ganiZation meeting of the council are
today directing campaigns in every
section of the state. Immediate ac-
ton will be taken in every county. A
detailed report Will be available when
the council meets in Topeka next
week.
Scores of men are to be used by the
council il working out a most COM
plete and comprehensive farm pro-
gram. The campaign is to be made lii
an effort to induce western farmers
to plant kaffir and sorghum crops
where wheat lands have failed. In
other districts farmers will be urged to
use every available foot of soil for
raising corn. War is to be made on
the gopher, the chinch bug. the Hes
sian fly, hog cholera, black leg, and
all unfavorable crop and live stock
speculation in foodstuffs, extravaganza
council will next week issue a proc
Iamation formally asking for con-
servation in the homes and placing of
a lid on all manner of extravaganza.
Gather Their Facts.
In the next few days the state coun-
Gil will gather farm facts thru doz-
en- sources. The State university, Ag
ricultural college, agricultural, hor-
CONTINUED on Page Seyen)
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All Three of Germany's Allies
Angling for Separate Peace.
Tive Pro- German Ministers in
Austrian Cabinet Resign.

London, April 1S.-Reports persist
ed here today that Austria, Bulgaria
and Turkey were all angling for sepa-
ate peace agreements with the en-
tente thru secret tmissaries. The
move was said to center in Switzer-
land. No confirmation was obtainable
here.
Berlin, via London, April IS
Resignati ton of the Austrian minister
of commerce Doctor Urban, and of
Doctor Won Barnreither, minister with
out portfolio. was announced in Vienna
dispatches received here today.
Both are members of the German
parties.
Great significance may be attached
to these designations, since the minis
ters were members of German par
ties"
1t is possible that the German and
Austrian censorship is concealing con-
siderable anti-German feeling in Aus
tria ana that the designations of 70
men belonging to German political
parties are due to this cause.
Other. reports from sources not af-
fected by the Teutonic censorship per-
sisted in rumors that Austria is seek
ing a separate peace.
Hungarian Premier Resigns.
London. April 1S.-An Amsterdam
dispatch to the Central News says that
the Budapest Socialist paper Moves
ZaVk announces the resignation of
Count Tisza, the Hungarian premier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
Estimate 10000 Teutons Killed,
Wounded, Captured.
TODAY'S BATTLE, TWO HOURS
Carrying Everything Before
Them, Says Later News.
Successfully Storm Heights 900
to 500 Feet Elevation.
(By the Associated Press.)

Continuing their great offensive
along the Aisne and in the Champagne
the French have made further impor-
tant gains. More than IA 1000 prison
ers have been taken in the two days
of the attack. Twelve cannon, includ-
ing three of large calibre, were among
the large quantities of war material
captured. The battle, described as the
greatest since the battle of the Marine
and a logical continuance of thai
struggle after an interval of more than
two years developed during last
nights heavy fighting in the region
northeast of Soissons where General
Nivelle's troops made their most nota-
ble progress.
Pushing far north of the Aisne, the
French completed their occupation of
Chivy, east of the Oise-Aisne canal,
and pressed on to the Braye-En-Laon-
rois, which was entered by French
patrols. On the A1sne farther west
they occupied Chavonne.
East of this region several fortified
positions were wrested from the Ger
mans near Ville-Au-Bois, three miles
southeast of Crannoe, and on the main
highway leading northwest from
Rheims.
Are EncircIing Lens and st. Quentin.
While momentarily halting in the
Champagne district to organize their
position. the French were attacked by
the Germans. Three counter attacks
delivered at Mont Carillet. ten miles
southeast of Rheims. were beaten off
with heavy losses to the attacking Ger
man forces.
The British are. organizing their
forces for a renewal of the struggle
in the Arras region The process of
development is being continued about
Lens and the similar operation at ST.
Quentin is registered success North
west of st. Quentin General Haig's
forces last night Strengthened out their
line by an advance of more than a
mile. capturing Villers-G uislain. and
made further progress east of Epehy
towards the St. Quentin-Cambrai rail-
road opposite LIE Catelate. They also
improved their position near Lagni-
court north of the Bapaume-Cambra
road which the Germans made a des-
perate but vain attempt to hold after
entering it in their attack on a six
mile front last Saturday,
Take 12-Mile Front.
Paris, April 1S.-The great western
battle front was extended for another
2 miles today when the French drove
the Germans from all of their first
line positions and part of their second
line from Rheims to the Champa gne
front
The victory was staged on the
ground which saw the great offensive
of 1915 The German loss is esti-
mated at 10000 killed, wounded and
prisoners.
The invaders were exceptionally
well placed along a series of wooded
heights, varying in elevation from 500
CONTINUED on Page TwoD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
Senate Passes Great z Billion
Bond Issue Bill.
Wilson Stands by Guns for Uni
yersaI Service.
SCORE HOUSE FOR DALLYING
America JeOpardized by Law
makers, Say Army Men.
Opposition to Wilson's Plans
Lessons Under Pressure.

Washington, April rs.-Raising an
army of two million men in two years
is the next step confronting the ma
ton.
The great $1,000, 100000 bond issue
bill is now virtually a law.
The senate having unanimously
passed it with minor amendments last
night, an agreement by conferees of
house and senate was expected by the
time both houses convene today at
noon. The president was expected to
sign the measure by this afternoon
The senate military committee was to
report today the administration bill
for volunteers to fill present open gaps
in the regular army and national
guard, this to be followed by selective
draft.
House opposition to selective draft
is believed to have been considerably
chilled by word from President Will
son and Secretary of War Baker that
any general volunteer plan, but must
have universal service-and that
soon.
''Votes Back Home" an Issue.
AS in times past. White House pres
sure now promises to crumple con-
gress opposition. Members who here
tofore have frankly declared they
Iedfeu TO go PACK Tor votes II they
favored the conscription plan. have
changed over night. Many of these
said they would support the president
regardless of political futures.
If such opposition still menaces the
bill, the administration will not hesi-
tate to take the names and cases OF
the revolving straight to the public.
That administration authorities are
tired of house delays is putting it
mildly, in fact. military men say that
the success of America in the war is
daily jeopardized by such procrastina-
ton.
Russian Peace Real Problem.
In answer to those favoring volun-
teers the administration has pointed
out that the present bill provides for
upwards of 100000 volunteers to
bring the regular army and national
guard to complete strength.
Once the army measure is disposed
of government espionage and other
similar war measures will be taken up.
While congress proceeds with war
legislation. diplomatic problems, par
ticularly the Russian situation, are re-
ceiving serious thought. Means OF
solidifying Russian sentiment and ac-
ton against the German intrigue and
peace overtures will doubtless be one
of the chief topics of the American
allied commissioners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
WILSON TO PLY SPADE
President to Turn First Dirt for White
House Garden.

Washington, April 1S.-If Mrs
Woodrow Wilson has any desire to see
her husband. the president of the Unit
ed States. shoVeling dirt in a corner
lot garden, all she'll have to do will be
look from her front window tomorrow
morning.
The president is going to turn over
the first spadetul of earth on the site
of the White House clerks model gar
den. The plot of ground is in the
very heart of the city-just across
Pennsylvania avenue from the treas
ury department and the executive
mansion.
The clerks plan to raise everything
from cabbages to beans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
D. A. R. ELECTION TODAY
Kansas Woman Has Three Opponents
for National Head of Order.

Washington. April 18.-BallotinS
for new officers of the Daughters of
the American Revolution began this
morning in the national convention
with four candidates for the presi-
dency- general.
A majority was necessary for cleo
ton. Results probably will not be
known today.
Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis of IL
linois Mrs. George Thacher Guernsey
of Kansas, and Mrs. John Miller Hor-
ton of New York, candidates for pres
ident, had tickets of their own. and
Mrs. George c. Squires of Minnesota
ran as an independent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
SEIZE GERMAN SHIPS
Argentina Takes Interned Vessels
Foreigners Killed in Rioting.

Buenos Aires, April 1S.-Argentina
formally took all German interned
ships into custody" today.
The official explanation of the ac-
ton was to prevent German crews
DANA ging their vessels.
, Officially the government has not
yet announced its course on the sub
marining of the Monte Protegido.
A formal statement issued today
pointed out that all casualties in Sat
urday's rioting We're foreigners except
the policemen killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
SUES FOR SONS BODY
Mother Demands Possession From
Wife Who Killed Him.

Kansas City. April 1S.-A suit was
filed in the circuit court here today by
Mrs. Amelia H. Kreiser to recover the
body of her son, Edward F. Kreiser,
well known organist, who was shot
and killed by his wife March 3.
Kreiser's wife has had custody of
the body, which she placed in vault
in local cemetery
Circuit Judge Clarence A. Burney
today issued a restraining order
against the body being removed from
the vault and will hear the case April
15
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
MONARCHY AT STAKE
Without Victory. Hohenzollern Re-
gime Cannot Survive.

Amsterdam, April 1S.-Count 1on
Reventlow. writing in the Tages Zei-
tung. asserts that victory is necessary
if the German monarchy is to endure.
He says:
I'VE have long expressed the view
that German victory and the German
monarchy are mutually dependent.
Without a German victory, the Ger
man monarchy will soon cease to
exist ,,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
NAVY LEAGUE TONIGHT
j. w. Stayton Will Be in Topeka to
Aid in Organization.

The men of Topeka will organize
their chapter of the Topeka Army and
Navy League tonight at the Chamber
of Commerce. Robert Stone is tenn
porary chairman of the organization
The women formed their organiza-
ton at a meeting held at the Chamber
of Commerce Tuesday morning
J. W. StaytOn, a member of the
Navy League at Washington d. c.,
will be present to explain in detail how
Topeka can help the nations first
line of defense" >"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
RESTORE FRENCH ART
Granddaughter-in Law of Grant Urges
U. S. to Raise $1,000 900 Fund.

Washington, April 1S.-Mrs. Alger-
non Sartoris. wife of President Grants
grandson. had an engagement to see
President Wilson today to try to enlist
his support for movement to raise
SO, 900, ,000 in the United States to re-
store statues and other art subjects
which have been destroyed in France
by the war
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
BLOW TO WHITE WAY
War Pail Clouds Gay Gotham-Sa-
looms to Close at A. Nj.

New York. April 1s.-War soon will
cast it's pail over the gay night life of
New York City. An order issued by
Mayor Mitchell. effective May l, will
stop the sale of liquor thruout the city
at 1 o'clock in the morning. All-night
licenses held by saloons. roof gardens
restaurants and cabarets places will
war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
HITS SPECULATORS
Curtis Introduces Bill That Would
Stop Dealing in Futures.

Washington, April 1S-Senator Cur
tbs of Kansas today introduced a bill
to prevent dealings in futures of
wheat, corn and other staples by refus-
ing mail and telegraph facilities along
the lines of the cotton future law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
FLAGS FOR BEAUTY SPOTS
ART CLASS FAD IN CHICAGO

Chicago April 1S.-Girls at the
Art institute have adopted a fad in
beauty spots that is timely. In
stead of wearing black spots on
their faces they are wearing tiny
flags on their cheeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
new BELGIUM GOV.
Won BissinS Again Ill, Kaiser APP
points Won Zwehl Successor.

Amsterdam, April 1S.-According
to Brussels telegram Governor Cen
eral Won Bissing is again i'll and the
emperor has appointed General Won
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
AMMONIA EXPLODES
Three Firemen Killed, Is Injured and
$780, 900 Damage Resulted.

Troy, n. Y. April 1S.-Three fire.
men were killed. and fifteen persons
were injured when an ammonia tank
exploded during fire in the store of
the Mohican company which caused a
loss of 100000 today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18

The temperature averaged Is de-
grees above normal today. The wind
was still blowing from the south with
a velocity of twenty miles an hour at
2 O'Clock this afternoon
Showers are predicted for Kansas
within the next twenty-four hours
but Topeka may be left out, according
to S. D. Flora, local meteorologist.
Rains were reported in Wichita and
Dodge City Tuesday night Topeka
received .01 of an inch. No precip-
itation has been reported for north
western Kansas, tho. That section is
still suffering from dry weather
Clouds overhung practically the whole
state this morning.
The official forecast promised un-
settled weather today and Thursday.
with probable showers and cooler
weather tomorrow The lowest tenn
perature recorded Tuesday night was
Continued on Page Twol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
BASEBALL TODAY.

Lincoln at Joplin, clear. 3 p. m.
Des Moines at st. Joe, cloudy, 5 p. IN.
Sioux City at Wichita, cloudy. 3 p. IN.
omaha at Denver, cloudy, p. IN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
HERE'S ASAD. SAD STORY!
$500, 900 WORTH TO GUTTER

Girard. Ala. April 1s-A sher-
ifs posse today began destruction
of 100000 worth of liquor seized
by state officials in prohibition
raids about a year ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18

General Won Bissing has been re-
peatedly reported i'll during the last
year and was said to be suffering
from pneumonia and in a dangerous
condition last December. Reports of
his resignation have been equally fire.
quent but have never been confirmed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18
MORE RAIN FOR KANSAS
Topeka, However, May Be Sighted in
Distribution, Mr.. Flora Says.

Hourly temperature readings for the
day, reported by the local office of
the United States weather bureau:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18

TO MEET the war bride fever, the
government should call out men
according to the number of years mar
ried.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-18

Zwehl his successor for the time be-
ing General Won Zwehl is governor
of Antwerp.
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WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Unsettled today and tomorrow.
Showers and cooler Thursday.
Malvern daily record., 1917-08-18

Friendship, 867.
 391, John Thomas Walters, Clifford 930.
 392 Harvey Helms, Malvern, 1855 393 Dail Eason, Col, Malvern 1298 394 Bennie Neal, Malvern, 265.
 395 Charles Earl Roberson, col, Malvern, 2s5.
 s96 David Edward Wilson, Malvern R. 1. 1913.
 397 Charles Mathews Hughes, Mag net, 1119.
 398 Zachriah Cornell, Lono, 1051. 399 Rillie Richmon Wallis, Butter field 56O. ' 400 Ralph Eugene Adams, Malvern 3O3. 4O1 John Willis Bernor, Leola, 563 402, James Edgar Van Camp, Mall vern, 211. 403 Charles Copple, Elmore, 1163. 4O4 Nazereth Scott, col, Perla 146 4O5 John Russell Phillip, Donaldson 84a. 4O6 Zack Emit Clifton, Chase, 1050 407 Bert Douglas, DeRoche, 1876.
 408 William Augustus Treadway, DeRoche, 1879.
 4O9 Tom Patrick Lambert, Beaton, 1918. 40, Calvin Caldwell, col, Malvern 22s. All Will Arnold Thomas, Malvern 40. 412 Edgar Walsh col, Malvern 299. 413 Monroe Watson Lemmons, Chase 1O75. 414 Thermon Londsey Malvern. 1189. 415 William Aaron Mason, Memdae R. 1. 750. 41e Cleve King, Malvern 5S.
 (continued on page four)
Malvern daily record., 1917-08-18
B. Y. P. U. PROGRAM
 FOR AUGUST ls, 1917

Subject: Why should we have Right Knowledge of Christ? Leader-Miss May Phelps. Scripture: Deut., 27, 1-10-Leadsr. The Christ-Mr.s Lewis Collie. Why some People do not have a correct Knowledge of Christ-Miss Sue Black. Incorrect Ideas of Christ-Miss Adair.
 The knowledge of those who knew Christ, Best-Mr. Rutherford.
 The Importance of Having 8 Right Knowledge of Christ-Mrs. K. Smith. And it is those who have such know ledge that Jesus has called to lead others to be Christians-Miss Rob- bye Cheshier.
 Our Flag-Miss Louise Hill. The Vision of Peace. e.--Miss Eva Clem.
Malvern daily record., 1917-08-18
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

There will be no preaching service either at II o'clock 8. m. or o'clock p. m.
 9:45 a. m. Sunday School.
 10 a. m. Bible Class. Study the Book of Joshua.
 6:30 p. m. Junior Christian Endeav- or.
 ' D. m. Senior Christian Endeavor with the following program.
 Isaiah, Chapters 40 to 66.
 No. l What does Isaiah prophecy concerning the Captivity of Judah? What are the good tidings from Zion? How does God comfort His people? Oh. 40
 No. 2 Who is the Servant refer red to in chapter AZ and what will be His gracious mansion?
 No. 3. What precious comfort does God give to His people? How is the destruction of Babylon foretold ? What reason is given for the restora- tion of Gods people? Oh. 43.
 No. 4. Whom does God use as His instrument in the deliverance of His people, and what is said concerning him ? Is salvation limited to the Jews only? Ch.45.
 No, 5. What is said of the wicked ness and vanity of idols? What is said of Gods judgment on Babylon and Chaldea? Chapters 46 and 47.
 No. 6. What complaint does Christ make of the Jews? To whom is He sent? Is Gods love -impulsive or is it constant and perpetual? Oh. 49.
 No. '. Which is the greatest chapter in Isaiah? Of whom does it speak? What does it teach? E No. 8. What gracious invitation is given to all the people in chapters 54 and 55
 No. g. What does Isaiah set forth as necessary to receive the blessings of the kingdom? What does he say about the duty of keeping the Sab- bath? Chapters 56 and 57 No. 10. Who is set forth here as the Ideal King? How is His mission of mercy to the Jews expressed; how to the Gentiles? Chapters 61 & 62. No. II. What is said of the calling of the Gentiles? What is said of tho New Jerusalem? What of the judg- ments against the wicked? How are the faithful servants of God, comfort ed? Chapters 65 and 66. Members are requested to keep . copy of this paper, and bring it to Sunday School so the questions can be assigned.
Malvern daily record., 1917-08-18
TO MY FRIENDS AND PATRONS: i:

desire to express to each and everyone of you, y henrtfeH thaaks for your patronage dsad traend- ship during the jour a have been an tue Aard auare business in Malver and retiring from business commend you to ouy successors aUho experienced hardaUare men, and aoho aci appreciate yoar patronage hdve tried to giue you good treatment and vale for yosr noney ad h0ve endeauored to ata0ays Joe atp to 4ag sl0ga4a "A square deal to dll
 With best acishes for yoar future success, re- main,
 Your friend.
 N JOHN LLNDAHL
Malvern daily record., 1917-08-18
COUNTY SELECTIVE BOARD
 CALLS l5O MORE MEN
PORTION ARE NEEDED TO COMPLETE COUNTS QUOTA OF ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SEVEN. NINETY MEN REPORT THURSDAY SIXTY FRIDAY FOR EXAMINATION

R. 2. 715.
 s29 Joseph Phelps, Witherspoon e61. 33O Thomas Watson Belote, Malvern R. 3. 539.
 as1 Will Alexander, col, Malvern a49.
 332 Ira Baker Lono, 562.
 333 Walter David Magby, Bismark, 5O1.
 3s4 Carl Welbon Wilson, Malvern 102.-
 335 Hervery Lewis Johnson, Friend ship, 875.
 3ae Robert Isom Kim Selph, Donald son, 714.
 337 Felix Elias Smith, Malvern 86. 338 Lee Berry Sheets. Point Cedar, 1924. 339 Walter Alfonzo Harper, Nal vern R. 1, 1291.
 34o Russ Alvin Fowler, Friendship, 871.
 341 Wm. Elmore McClard, DeRoche 1341.
 342 Thomas Orbel Bell, Lono, f043. 343 James Miller, Malvern II.
 344 William Samuel Behrens, Mall vern R. 2. 1156.
 345 William Thomas Siratt, De- Roche, 1898.
 34e Frank Bert Moore, Butterfeld 555.
 BAT John Wiley Willmon, Faber 978
 348 Emet Carroll Morrison, De- Roche, R. 1. 1866.
 349 Ollie Moore, Bismark, 505.
 350 Jacob R. Saritt, Sanders 1891. 951 Ernest Pulaski Bailey, Malvern R. 1. 1272.
 352 John Reubin Knight, Friend ship, BIT. s5s William o. Dolson, Malvern, '4s5.
 354 Andrew Boyt, Elmore, 681. s55 Robert Elmer Selph, Malvern, R. ?. 713. 356 Homer Thrasher, col, Perla 935 357 Taylor Hutehings, Butterfield 1121.
 35S George Edward Rusher, Magnet 115O. 359 John Ross McHenry, Malvern 45O.
 36O Franklin A. Sirratt Sanders, 1890
 361 John Beuford Bryant, col, Mall vern 113. 362 Jesse James Ballard, Memdag, R. 1. 725.
 363 Luther Houston Knight, Point Cedar, 1904.
 364 Dee Winters, col, Perla 156.
 365 William Henry Thacker, Point ScudIy 1Oo4.
 366 Oscar Carolin Westerman, Rey- burn, sos.
 367 Earl Cathcart, Slocomb, R. 1, 78O.
 368 Murl Jones, Malvern R. 1. 1189 1 369 Louis Patillo, col, Malvern 267
 370 Tillman Collins, Lono, 567.
 371 Elza Floyd Armstrong, Bismark 1218.
 372 Vim. W. Beeson, Malvern, 421
 373 Aulse Bettis, Donaldson, $40
 374 Jethro Alexander Duncan, De Roche R. 1. 1232.
 375 Charley Lewis Montgomery, De- Roche R. 1. 1254. l 376 Elmer H. Caldwell, Malvern 16s BIT John H. Duncan, Malvern, 436.
 378 Robert Elmer Feazel, Malvern 39e. I 379 James Archie Brantly, Point Cedar, 989.
  l 380 William Richard Sessor, Nal vern R. 1. 1904.
 381 Wallace Broach, Magnet, 11O'
 382 Arnold Erastus Bailey, Malverr l R. 1. 127O. Y
 383 Henry Bryant Cash, Friendship 1862. 
 384 Roy Lee, col, Malvern, 257. :, 385 Malcomb Elijah Cheatwood Magnet, 1109 E.
 3S6 Sidney Williams, col, Malvern I155.
 387 Jake Roddy, col, Malvern, 28. 38S Jesse Johnson, col, Malvern 1s3.
 s89 Edward Lafyette Westerman Reyburn, BOT.
 a9O David Augustus Dawson