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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
1865, 802 LOST IN MAY
British Casualties Reported Heavier
Than During April.

British ranks reported during the
month of May leached a total of 1856
500. The losses were divided as fol-
lows:
Killed or died of wounds: Officers
1886: men, 20.51S.
Wounded or missing: officers. s,1s2;
men. 1856.
British casualties reported week by
week have recently been running near
the 10000 mark. evidently represent
ing the losses sustained during the
heavy fighting that started with the
beginning of the German offensive in
March The total reported during
April was only 52,4T5. as the lists ap-
parently did not begin to reflect fully
the effects of the casualties sustained
in resisting the German thrusts in
Picardy and Flanders until the begin
ming of May.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
KANSAS GAVE 258 PER CENT
Red Cross Total Now at Record Mark
of S2.5SS.S77.

st. Louis, Mo, May 31.-The south
western division contribution to the
American Red Cross second war fund
was swelIed to $16.000.129 by reports
received at the local heaquarters- This
is a trifle more than 22o per cent of
the quota ofS7. 900. Further re-
ports are expected to add more than
100000 to the total
The official figures for the five
states of the division are now as fol-
lows: Arkansas. Ss6s.s91: Kansas,
-se.5ss,577, Missouri. ss.I16.039; Okla
homa, $1,9s6.ss5: Texas, $4,4a9,43L
The quotas for the states were: Ar
kansas. $4,000 Kansas. $1,000. 900.
Missouri $3.o9o,ee0 Oklahoma, ST.
600. 900; Texas. s1.T50,0o0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
MUST GO TO WORK
Governor of New York to Move
Against Loafers During War.

Albany. May 31.-Governor Whit
man today made public the text of
the anti-ioafing proclamation which
he will issue tomorrow. 1t sets forth
that the industries of the state related
to and essential in the successful
prosecution of the war and the pro-
ductior of transportation and conser-
walton of food supplies require large
supply of labor. 1t continues:
Now therefore. 1, Charles s. Whit
man. governor of the state of New
York. do hereby proclaim that public
exigency requires that every able
bodied male person between the ages
of eighteen and fifty years. inclusive
be habitually and regularly engaged
in some lawful useful and recognized
business. profession, occupation. trade
or employment until the termination
of the present war
The procla nation also declares that
any such male person who refuses to
be employed for at least thirty-six
hours a week is liable to a fine not ex-
ceeding one hundred dollars or iu-
prisonment for not more than three
months. or both.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
"C0T." Hell TO NAVY
Former washburn Grid. Star VIII En-
ter Reserve Flying Corps.

G.. L. Got" He'll. former Washburn
and University of Pittsburg football
player, who is well known in collegiate
sport circles turnout the state. is in
Topeka this week visiting his family
before going into war service. He'll
has been come cted with a large de-
signing and contracting firm in Chi
cago since leaving school, but gave up
his position last week to enlist
Next Monday he will go to Chicago
to enter the Great Lakes training
camp, having enlisted IN the naval re-
serve flying corps. He believes his
duties will be that of assisting vessels
locate subma rines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
ALL TRUST F0CH
Value of Unity of Command
Now Clearly Seen.
Mastery Handling of Critical
Situation Reassuring.
DRIVE NO LONGER, WORRIES
II Not Stopped, 1t Is at Least
Well Checked.
Other Fronts Have Not Been
Weakened To Save Day.
DRIVE NO LONGER WORRIES
BY ED L KEEN


London. May 31.-Thanks to the
most stubborn resistance offered by
the allies heroic defense of every
inch Of ground yielded to the enemy
and the maintenance of the closest CO.
ordination between the French and
British forces. the German thrust to-
wards Paris in the scissors Rheims
sector has undoubtedly been checked
even if il has not yet been definitely
stopped.
The allied troops are falling back
slowly and in orderly fashion and
their reserves increasing the support
gwen the hard pressed front line
troops at critical points
Developments OF the past twenty
four hours have brilliantly demon
strated the value Of the idea of SUI
preme allied commander which Pre-
mier Lloyd George long insisted upon
and finally accomplished in the face
OF determined opposition in certain
British military quarters
British Well Satisfied.
The British press and public were
more optimistic today than at any
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
PATIENTS HL-TREATED
Severe German Methods in Hospitals
Result in Open Rebellion.

Amsterdam, May 31.-Drastic meth
DDS employed by the German medical
authorities in tres ting nervous pa
tients in military hospitals i'm Munich
resulted in revolts by the patients. in
which wards were wrecked, accord
ing to the Koelnische Volks Zeitung-
At Rosenheim, the hospital was
burned by the rebeiiious patients.
The paper adds that electric shocks
of such strength are employed that
the patients screamed in terror.
Deputies have prepared a long Sc
ries of questions to ask in the reich
stag concerning the reports of i'll
treatment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
HUNS OFF
Yankee Soldiers Shot Straight
in TOuI ARRAY.
Germans Came After Prisoners,
but Got None.

With the American army in Lor-
raine, May 3I-American officers re-
ported today that practically every
German body found after Wednesday
nights fighting in the LuneviIe sector
was shot thru the head heart
showing the quality of the American
craftsmanship
German prisoners said they were
told that the attacks in that sector
were for the purpose of taking prison
ers. so as to get information regard
ing movements and also to harass the
Americans there so that reinforce
ments would be sent by the Americans
in Picardy.
No Americans were taken prisoners.
Probably seventy Germans were killed
or wounded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31

The Ladies' Auxiliary to the 3. Of L. r.
and f. will meet June IL with Mrs. Carl
Magnuson.
Gus Zimmerman. elevator man at the
paint shops, has been called to San Ber-
nardino by the death Of one Of his grand
children.
Blake Baird has returned to his work
after bling off several days, ill
Mrs. W. L. Boydston will return the lat
ter part of the week from st. Louis where
she has been attending the Ladies Society
of the $. T. of ". A. convention.
Ralph Wagner Of the coach shops has
been called into service and left Friday
for Fort Logan, Colo.
Mr. and Mrs J. l.. Crook have returned
from Seaton. H.. where they were called
by the death Of Mr. George Dalrymple.
Paul Dairymp1e of the water service de-
partment who is also in Seaton because of
the death of his father will return Satur-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. z. W. Eckwell have re-
turned from Agra. Ohio where they spent
two weeks visiting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
MEMORY OF GOVERNORS
Ceremony Over Graves of Three Al
Topeka Cemetery Thursday.

The memory of the three Kansas
governors who lie buried in Topeka
cemetery was honored Thursday with
simple but effective ceremonies by the
Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas.
The three departed governors are
Samuel j. Crawford. Thomas A Os-
born and Geo. T. Anthony.
Wreaths of evergreen, entwined
with American flags were laid on the
graves, addresses were made and a
biographical sketch of each governor
was read Several members of the
governors families and their children
were present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
HIT A CHURCH
German Long-Ranscr Busy Yesterday
Air Raid Attempted.

Paris May 31.-One church was
struck by a shell from a German long
range gun during the enemy lombard
ment of Paris on Corpus Christi No
details of the damage or casualties are
available
An attempted air raid on Paris last
night was driven off by anti-aIrcraft
guns. Several bombs were dropped
outside the city. There were no vic
Tins. The all clear signal was given at
midnight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
Two Held for. Mail Robbery.

Chicago, May 3I--Walter Shering
Shs m berg. ILL.,, and Harry Jackson,
Tulsa, Okla. were arraigned before
United States Commissioner Mason
here today, charged with mail rob-
berry. Officers say they found in the
mems room packages taken from a
parcel post pouch at North Hanover.
ILL.,, Wednesday night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
PARIS GAY AS EVER
Worst of Drive Is Over, Is General Be-
lief. So They Should Worry"

Paris. May s1.-The impression pre-
walls in Paris that the worst is over
so far as the Aisne phase of the Ger
man offensive is concerned.
Announcement that allied reserved
are hurrying forward adds to the con-
fidence of the public The capitals
morale remains untouched by air raids
and long range bombardTents. The
streets are thronged every day with
people in gay summer attire, most of
them wearing flowers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
STOP HEARST PAPERS
Cincinnati Public Library Discontinues
All Subscriptions.

Cincinnati. o., May 31--The board
Of trustees of the Cincinnati Public
Library today discontinued subscrtp-
tons to all Hearst newspapers and or
dered removal of all copies of the
New York American and Chicago
Herald-Examiner issued since the en-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
ALLIES GAIN SHIPS
More Than 400, 900 Tons Added Result
of Agreement With Sweden.

Washington, May 31-More than
100000 tons of ships are released to
the United States and the allies by
Sweden under the terms of the COM
mercia1 agreement signed at Stock
holm by representatives of the two
governments, the state department
was notified today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
AERO INSTRUCTOR DIES
Injured in FAN OF Machine Yestcrda
-Companion Escapes.

Fort Worth. Texas. May 31--Lieut.
p G. Mihleder, instructor at TaIia-
ferro field, died this morning from in
juries received yesterday when his
machine crashed TO the earth. Lieu
tenant Buckus. who was with him at
the time, escaped with a few scratches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
Not.i Side Neu's

rterus for this column may be left
at Petro's drug store. or phone
Ele.Lo- KimbaH after , p. M: other
hours phone $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31

Ramsgate is situated just south of
the mouth of the Thames river, fifty
seven miles east of London 1t Is
a bout thirty miles from Ramsgate
across the English channel to Calais
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
SANTA FEE NOTES

Notes and personals from Santa Fe
by Frances Jones, e11 Grattan street
Telephone between and 10 a. m. $3.50:
other hours, 415i K-2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31

fnru an oversight, the name or
Eleanor Anderson was omitted in the
high school, published last evening.
The pupils received their diplomas
this morning
Notes and Personals.
Miss Elva and Miss Marie Kennedy
OF 1875 Harrison street, spent yester-
day in Alma, the guests of rela tives.
Mr.. and Mrs W. F. Bryant of 1926
Harrison street, were the guests yes
terday Of Mr. Bryant's mother. Mrs.
NJ. A Bryant. at Junction City.
Miss Ruth Scott. who has been the
guest of her brother, L. D. Scott and
Mrs. Scott of 1904 Quincy street. re-
turned to her home in Garden City
today.
Mrs. Carl Robinson. who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. Roy Boast, of
912 Jackson street, has returned to
her home in Argentine.
Under the authority invested in me
OF Grand Master Workman, 1 hereby
set aside Sunday, June 2, to be OBJ
served as Memorial day by all subor-
dinate lodges of the A. o. q. w. of
Kansas. All members of Star lodge
No 20 are requested to attend me-
mortal services to be held at their hall
at O'Clock Sunday. June 2. at>s31
ter Workman, Bertha c. Stachelbeck.
Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Thompson, of
f20 South Monroe street are the
parents of a girl baby. born May 20.
The baby is q granddaughter of Mr.
and Mrs. NJ e. Thompson, of 1915
Quincy street
Charity lodge No. 20, D. of H. will
hold -In election of officers tomorrow
evening, June l. full attendance is
desired At the meeting last Saturday
evening. Brother Herrick. of the South
Side, made a most interesting talk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31
HEAR HEAVY GUNFlRE
Lasts for Five Hours Off British
Coast. with Great Flares

Ramsgate. Eng. May 31.-Heavy
gunfire was heard in the direction of
the Belgian coast for five hours last
night. There were also terrific ex-
plosions and a great flare accompany
ing each one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31

Arthur Brintnall spent yesterda
fishing at Maple Hill He caught 1
pounds of catfish and 125 pounds Q
German carp. The latter fish wer
caught with Mr.. Brintnall's liberty
fishing pole.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-31

The stretch of new paving on Cor
don street is being used as a speed
way by autoists and motorcycles.
The speed limit ordnance is dead
letter, and the racing of several autos
at a time is common. occurrence,
which is kept up until late at night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-13
AN ANTI-FLU SEGAR.

OPEAKING OF the Spanish "fu," there is segar here
- in town. which INDUCED with sufficient frequency.
is absolute preventive 1t is the La Superba,"
medicated be decidedly rotten in taste
Alright. but what is rotten segar when FLU"
is chasing and all public places closed against
your hiding?
Our proof OF the preventive value OF this segar is
that the out in the back have been smoking
1t all through ths epidemic. and of them have
suffered collapse. For sale drug stores-par-
ticularly the American Drug.-where newspaper men.
including printers, drop in and then health
restoratives-and to get weighed.
We want to recommend this segar our scared
friends ladies included. It is the "hus enemy;
its keenest competitor. It is preventive Span
ish article because two such will
die with the same cosmos We know This paper was
made up last night, beneath real threatening cloud
OF la Superba dust-and a influenza germ was
anywhere TO be seen
Homeopathic treatment, perhaps why continue
the ban when preventives are accessible?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-13
DON'T SWAP HORSES IN MIDDLE OF THE
STREAM"=ABE IfNCOLN

A MERICA has proverb all its own and highly
~ priced BY allthe familiar and trte saying Don't
horses in the middle a stream" 1t comes down
from the old days of Civil war when it was first
used by Prest Lincoln appeal TO the people TO
stand with him by electng working majority in con-
favorable TO him. It used by Roose-
welt in the spanishAmerican Instances
the people elected congress politically harmony
with time president
And in no previous in which orr country has
been involved the importance Of congress in
harmony with the president so urgent as now The
whole world that lighting liberty looks upon Prest
Wilson and the United States as the salvation Of world
peace and world happiness. They wonder
full success country has made Of the free
and they want principles Of life. liberty
pursuit Of happiness a standard for all countries
SO the WORLD for liberty enthusiastic Wilson
and If the result of the election defeat Of Wilson's
congressional majority it a discouraging
appointment for the allies end delight the kaiser
Anybody this. and anybody that if
allied countries with which are hghting could ex-
their hope in coming election. would be
that Wilson be given the hearty endorsement OF his
country its protest Germany will hang on
quite without doubt and If against grim death TO
what the result Of election be- holding
against it ray Of hope will evidence divided
country here. and something in the Huns favor
Therefore, don't swap horses in the middle Of a
stream" quite important this year ever before
for never before did we have many lives much
property. and such important principles a stake.
Neither did before have such a powerful foe
attacking country Every evidence of unity in fight
ing the way victory that show election is
just so much boost for country and corresponding
Encouragement the kaiser
In addition to having congressman in this district
who stands with the president
money and measures he needs to win the war surely
and quickly, all know that a mistake to
change congressman and elect green hand
Congressman Barnhart is always job he stands
high in the esteem OF men OF all parties Washing
ton. where districts national needs conferred,
and he has the training and influence help
rict and soldier boys and their welfare than
a the job could do
And both in point of official experience and Eff
cheney and in Importance OF eecting a who Is I'm
harmony with president in this crisis which lie
is leader. between Barnhart and Hickey this dis
trict ought not to swap horses in the middle OF
stream" That would be a risky undertaking and it
should not be done II district wants prompt and
effective representation Washington friend OF
Wilson in congress
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-13
THE ARMY VOTE.

According to announcement of the war depart
ment, the 100000 American soldiers who will be in
France by election day will deprived their voting
privilege. Owing to the movement OF the
troops and the uncertainties battle front SAYS
the acting of war it appear prac-
teal TO attempt to obtain their com mission
therefore, is to b. England for that
purpose.
It is unfortunate. It may unjust But we can
stand IT II the concerned cam and from all &C
counts, they not botherng about the matter at
all
Surely II represent the American people on the
firing line, the people at home represent
pos!" some of them quoted saying. It looks like
fair emergency division Of labor They the fighting
do the voting It should be kept clearly mind
though, that expect those soldiers fight as
would like fight we were there so they may
reasonably expect they would If they had
the chance
That implies that the election in every and city
district States will be decided
basis OF loyal, unanimous support Of the war.
through the selection candidates are 100 per-
cent American. Any citizen who dubious ballot
betrays voteless soldier at the front
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-13

Every American soldier in France a little
pamphlet telling him what the Cross does for the
folks at home through its home service section
boys will be glad 10 know that the Red Cross like
good rule, works both ways.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-13

British aviation officials have decided bachelors
make better aviators than married We should
think the hurried would be safer. because they
have had rlany falls taken out OF them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-13

Q IHsGLE Copies SUNDAY rive cents. with morning O,
~ evening daily editions weekly per year ad
delivered By carrier; - BY mail Phones Home
1851; Bell. 900 On1ce: 210 W. Colfax av
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-13

Has anybody heard of the prince lately7 Prob
perfect lady.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-13
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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-13

.. - 4.nE....
little body of water within Easy driv-
ing distance of Braddock, Hazelton
and Steele. The township in which
the lake is located has taken it over
and made of it a community resort.
The grounds have been mostly fenced
off, trees have beer. planted, and a re-
freshment pavilion and separate
dressing rooms for men and women
bathers have been built. On the
Fourth Of July a big celebration was
held here, and the proceeds sufficed
to pay for all the improvements made
up to that time. There are several
row boats on the lake and q
large motor boat in which pas
sengers are given a trip around the
lake for a small fee. Strong, SUBJ
stantial docks and a bathing platform
and spring-board add to the attrac-
tons Of the lake, which is steadily
growing in popularity as a resort.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-13
Minnesota Nonpartisan.
Advised Against Ticket

st. Paul, Aug. 1.-THE Nonparti-
san league will get a worse beating at
the general election in November
than it received at the June primaries
II 1t places a state ticket in the field
this fall, Gunnar Bjornson, editor Of
the Minnesota Mascot and former
chairman OF the Republican state
committee. contends. G
Sin the household of Minnesota the
Republican and Democratic parties
have lived together a long time" Mr..
Bjornson says. Z
They have led an existence like
that Of some married couples. Some
times the old man has beat the old
woman, . and then, again, the old
woman has had her inning and the
The old folks like to lick each
other, but. they won't stand for any
interference from an outsider"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-13
MURDERED OWNER.
THEN STOLE OWNER

Fargo. N. D.. Aug. 1s.-An auto
mobile found by fargo police on a
highway near Fargo, was today iden-
titled as the property OF Albert
Mundfrom Of Tripoli. Iowa, who was
murdered near Wadena, Mimi! on
June s..
BY inquiry OF the manufacturer.
the identity of the, machine owner
was established.
officials were advised by wadena
authorities that Mundfrom had come
to .Wadena to engage in farm work,
and that he was attacked and killed
on a highway near Wadena and his
car stolen. 9,S sFd
II is evident, police say. that the
murderers drove to within 2 short
machine when It ran out Of gasoline,
There Is no clew as to the identity
of the murderers.a
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-13
Democratic Congressional
Candidates in Hard Luck
Candidates in Second and Third Dis.
tricts Failed to'Get Required
rs Per Cent.

Fargo, N. D., Aug. 13.-w. e.
Byerly, chairman Of the Democratic
state central committee |of North Da-
kota. announced today kthat he was
advised by the North Dakota state
canyassing. board hat certificates Of
nomination will not be issued to
Democratic candidates in the Second
and Third districts, because such
candidates failed to receive the re-
quired percentage Of the Democratic
vote cast two "a ago.. Under the
state law, candidates must have Is
per cent of the vote cast for their
party In the last general election,
It the Democrats fail to overturn
the ruling, the Republican candi-
oates, both endorsed by the Nom
partisan league, will be without op-
position. Chairman Byerly said to-
day the committee had made no de-
cision as to its plan.Qf action.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-13
Capsized Auto Spilled
The Booze; Griggs Co.
Men Are Fined 500

Hillsboro, N. D., Aug. 13.-Chris
Foss, Hans Holson, Lars Hegle and
Anton Ouren. Hannaford, Griggs
county residents, arrested northeast
OF Hillsboro by Sheriff A. J. Osmon
when their automobile, carrying a
goodiy supply Of wet goods" from
Red Lake Falls. Mimi, overturned on
q bridge over the Red river, have been
fined 800 and costs each in district
court in Fargo, according to an an
nouncement here today.
The quartet, according to the an
nouncement, had sampled their cargo
rather freely on the return trip from
Red Lake Falls, and missed the
bridge by several feet, "capsizing'
their boat" Undismayed by the &c,
cident, they continued to sample and
make merry until passing autoists re-
ported the matter to Sheriff Osmon.
The automobile was quite badly
damaged though none Of the occu-
pants were injured.