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Evening journal., 1918-08-28
BATTLE WAGING ALONG
FRONT OF 100 NILES
NORTH OF THE SCARPE
YANKS IN SERIES
OF CLASHES THAT
CONTINUE ALL DAY
BY FRED 5. FERGUSON,


WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN
FRANCE, Aug. 2I.-tNlght. Americans
and Germans engaged in sharp infantry
fighting and violent artillery battles
throughout today from the region OF
BazOches 90 a considerable distants
east Off Fismes-a front Of about five
miles.
Both Americans and Boches attacked
and cOunter-attacked repeatedly. The
Americans advanced their lines In the
region OF BazOches and fierce street
fighting resulted in the outskirts OF the
town. AT the same time the Boche at
tackled Fismette, but were entirely re-
pulsed. Later the Americans were in
volyed In a fight in BOis Du Diable and
succeeded in rectifying their line.
Although comparatively small num-
bers were engaged in this lighting, II
was extremely bitter and the BOche
showed reluctance to give up any
ground. They sent relnforcements
pellmel down the side OF q hill
north OF the Vesle in plain view Of
our artillery and machine gun obsery-
ers. A heavy fire was poured into the
Boche relnforcements which, were
broken up With heavy loses before they
reach the main line.
Meanwhile. in the lighting around
BabOches. the Americans rushed and
smashed several machine gun nests.
BOche and Allies airplanes waged q
vigorous fight Immediately overhead.
as the enemy alrmen sought 10 elude
their aerial opponents and attack the
American infantry with machine guns
from a low altitude.
The fighting broke out everywhere az
$40 in the morning and continued all
day. At Fismette the Boche tried to
rush the Americans with a consider
able force supported on the TANKS by
The flame throwers
tried TO work their way into the town
spraying liquid fire toward the dough- !
boys. but with little success.
The first rush forced the Americans !
10 withdraw somewhat One ofil.er and |
lCoD@inued on Page TNvo.)
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DELEGATE CONTESTS
WORRY DEMOCRATS
Salisbury Leaders Claim
Large Majority of Those
Named to Date
CANDIDATES MUST
FILE NAMES TODAY

The Democratic County Committee
held a meeting late this morning at
Democratic headquarters in the Law
Building, 70 discuss matters pertaining
to the coming primaries 10 be held Sat
urday, September Z.
The time for candidates for the
county, hundred and district tickets as
well as candidates for delegates to the
State Convention. TO flle their names
expires at midnight tonight. At noon
the County Committee was still In ses-
sion and 1t was stated that the ticket
had not been completed, there being a
number OF names 10 be filed this after
noon and evening.
Most interest Is centered In the list
Of delegates 10 the State Convention 10
be held at Dover. September 10, because
Of the Senatorial nomination fight. The
Salisbury leaders claim they have a
large majority Of the delegates elected
TO date In the oity. as well as rural New
Castle. Those opposed 10 Salisbury,
however, contend that many Of the dele
gates named are independent as TO the
choice for Senator.
Six OF the rural hundreds VIII mold
their meetings tonight to name dele
gates as will several wards in the city
There is a peculiar situation in the
twelfth ward where there will be
contest for delegate. James j. Ford
was named delegate at ward meeting
last night and James J. McNally was
chosen alternate. Although he was
named by the Twelfth Ward Democrats
Mr.. Ford lives in the Fifth ward. It is
claimed by friends of Mr.. Ford, who is
favorable 10 the denomination Of Sem
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1918-08-28
APARTMENT HOUSE in
BUILDING PROJECT

Building Inspector Preston today is
sued the following building permits:
To Charles Brice, to make alterations
at Nos. 1924 Tatnal street, to cost
$500.
To Alexander Kardos. 10 make altera-
tions at No. col Pine street, TO cost 500.
To John A. Recyak. TO erect a garage
at No. 1905 Maple street, to cost $500.
Plans were also fled at the inspec-
tors office today for a three story
apartment house at the Union Park
Gardens by the Lynch Construction
The new building will cost
sis,675.
Evening journal., 1918-08-28
BY The United Press.

By The United Press.
NOGALES. Ariz.. Aug. 2s.-Three sol
diers dead, 2s wounded and two civil
ians in Nogales wounded was the toll
Of Americans in last nights battle with
Mexican bandits at the border opposite
here This morning the Americans and
Mexican commander opened a par
ley at o'clock Hostilities ended last
night under an agreement by which the
American troops returned 10 the
American side OF the border. the Mexi-
osns promising not 20 fire before this
morning.
Colonel Herman was wounded through
the right knee early In the skirmish,
but his condition Is not serious. Cas-
ualties at the depot on the American
side were Corporal Barney Lott, Com
pany G.. 35th Infantry, killed; Paul Dep
noe. II. Company. 35th Infantry,
wounded through left hand; Private
Piaztski shot through left shoulder.
These casualties occurred In detach-
nent under the immediate command OF
Evening journal., 1918-08-28
ASK POLICE TO HELP
FIND MISSING GIRL

Leaving her home at noon yesterday
to so to work in a local cigar factory,
Mary Pierce. aged IS years, a daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Pierce, OF No.
5li East Fourth street, disappeared and
since then nothing has been heard Of
her. The disappearance was reported
to the police today by a married sis
ter who stated that she thought Mary
had left for New York with another
girl chum. No report of this girls dis
appearance had been received by the
police, however.
The missing girl, who is very pretty,
wore a blue coat suit, straw hat and
white oxfOrds when she left her home.
Evening journal., 1918-08-28
BY the United Press.

BY the United Press.
BALTIMORE, Aug. Ex-senator ollie
VI. James died at 6.35 o'clock this
morning. at the Johns Hopkins Hos
pital. For several months the Senator
from Kentcuky has been a patient at
the hospital. suffering from stomach
trouble. When ne was admitted to the
institution il was not believed that
he was in any immediate danger, but
his condition became critical several
weeks ago. Senator James was conf
dent until his last hours, that he would
recover.
His wife. Mrs. o. VI. James, and
brother, Edward X James, were at the
bedside Of the Senator when he died.
No definite announcement OF the
Continued On Page Two
Evening journal., 1918-08-28
BY the United Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s.-Skilled
workmen in the shipyards Of the United
States will be granted an increase in
wages. il was learned authorltatively
here today. Demands for a country
wide standard wage of 81 an hour,
however, will not be met
Announcement Of the advance and
the amount will be made probably on
Labor Day.
As result OF the conference with
the President last night the Shipping
Board labor adjustment committee
has worked out wage scale which, IL
was said. would be accepted by the
union leaders. None Of them would di-
vulge the nature Of the agreement,
however.
The present wage controversy. while
Evening journal., 1918-08-28

AMERICANS AND JAPANESE TROOPS
DRIVE BOLsHEVIn FORCES EACx
by The United Press.
LONDON. Aug. 2SAmellcan japanese troops
the Wiki forces back miles the Ussur
Siberia according delayed dispatch received from
Nadvostok today.
The Americans and japanese sun
day night the dispatch The Boshevk fen back rapidly
before the Allies The Allies consuls have their support
OF The IensloV local Parliamentary body authority
in that region and have recommended disarmament
Bolsleyih forces Of Generals Peshkon and Horaih
Evening journal., 1918-08-28
Gains AS French SlUeep
Fiue Miles Beyond One of Princi-
pal BuIlUdrkS of NeiU German
SOmme Line. British Advance in
Nine Mile Array Along Road To-
Uard Cdmbrai. Yanks in Engage
menfs All Day Near FiSnfes

On the Picardy 'front.' the British and French are at
tacng front of nearly 100 miles from north of the
Scape the Aisne In continuous fighting since yester-
day. the French have made gains between the
Somme and the Oise, advancing more than miles
25-mile front and capturing 80 villages They
cuped Chsulnes and swept FIVE miles beyond to within
mile and half of the Somme They reached Nesle which
have formed of the principal buwarks of the
German "Somme line"
The British captured Foucaucowt and Trones Wood,
strong defensive points which had held up the ad
both sides of the Somme. Along the Scarpe,
the British advanced down the Arras-Cambra road,
reaching the Sensee at point three miles beyond
the Hndenbug line, which has been penetrated
nine-mile front IN that region.
On the Flanders front, British troops advanced on
four-mle front along the main highway between Neuf
berquin and Estaires. :
On the Asne-Vesle 'front.' Americans and Germans
fought aday series of local infantry engagements and
artillery battles along the Vese, and we of Fsmes
yesterday
The Americans got a foothold in Bazoches, of
Fismes.
On the northern Russian front, Allied forces south
of ArchangeI defeated Bolshevk river feet.
Evening journal., 1918-08-28
BY JOHN DE GANDT


PARIS, Aug 28-(4 p M 1.-The German line is cracking
along the whole 5Omle front from Lssgny to north of Aas
The falling back hastily the Somme
of which marked by Peronne and Ham, The Allies pursuing
them closely doubtful they establish defense
in those positions.
American troops reported be participating great
Pcsrdy battle.
Allied airplanes and artillery bombardng the Somme
bridges, which the Germans the bank. The
Allied infantry at points, only hlomeers "a mile and
quarer) from the Somme They have passed eight ometers
five mes) of Chsunes Capture of Dives 1.-TWO miles
of Lassgny) shows the of the battle southwark
French cavalry operating In the of Nesle The
fighting going the southwark where the French
the NoyonNese ground and the canal.
Enormous booty being taken. One army corps has
sured 80 additional guns
By the United Press
PARIS, Aug. 2s-General Mangns army with Americans
Continued
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ARMY TRuCKs PASS THROUGH

Twenty-siX army trucks pass d
through this city today for the south.
The soldiers in charge OF the trucks
had breakfast in Market street restau-
rants. Another truck train passed
northward at noon.
Evening journal., 1918-08-28
DUPONT COMPANY
USUAL DIVIDENDS

Directors Of the E. 1. dupont de Ne
mours and Company today declared
their quarterly dividend OF four and
one-half per cent on the common stock,
payable September i6 TO stockholders
Of record on August 81, and a dividend
OF one and ope-half per cent on the
debenture stock to stockholders OF rec
ord on October 10, payable on Octo-
her %
The 4. l. dupont de Nemours Powder
Company directors today declared a
dividend Of one and one-half per cent
on their common stock and one and
one-quarter per cent on the preferred
stock. payable on November to stock
holders Of record. on October 70.
Evening journal., 1918-08-28
TO AID DRAFTED MEN.

The Legal Advisory Board will meet
tomorrow and Friday afternoons, in
the Levy Court room, to give assis-
tance to drafted men who wish help
in filling out their questlonnaires. The
board will sit from until O'Clock
in the afternoons and from Z until 10
O'Clock in the evenings.
Evening journal., 1918-08-28
Mouth of the t,
LOST AND FOUND.

7 oST-BLACK PocKETBooK, CON
~ taining money and railrond pass on
Saturday evening, between 6 and o'clock.
Reward II returned 60 1877 Sixth Ave.
aug26-3t.
Continued on Page Ten.
Evening journal., 1918-08-28
GoHPERs ARRIVES IN LONDON.

BY The United Press
j., arrived London today.
Evening journal., 1918-08-28

A feeling or security goes with
GLOVER DAIRY MILK.--Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-08-28
WEATHER

Fair continued cool tonight;
Thursday, partly cloudy; prob
ably showers, moderate north
east winds becoming south
east.
Evening journal., 1918-08-28

GLOVER DAIRY MILK.
Clarified, pGsteurized and pure.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-08-28
TODAY's TEMPERATURE.

SIN AND TIDES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-26
NOT A PARTICLE
OF DANDRUFF OR
A FALLING HAIR
Save your hair! Double its
beauty in just a few
moments.
"Danderine" makes your hail
thick, glossy, wavy and
beautiful.

Within ten minutes after an app1i-
cation of Danderine you cannot find a
single trace of dandruff or falling hair
and your scalp will not itch, but what
will please you must will be after a
few weeks use, when you see new
hair, fine and downy at first-yes-
but really new hair-growing all over
the scalp.
Danderine is to the hair what fresh
showers of rain and sunshine are to
vegetation. 1t goes right to the roots,
invigorates and strengthens them. Its
celebrating. stimulating and life-pro-
ducing properties cause the hair to
grow long, strong and beautiful
A little Danderine Immediately
doubles the beauty of your hair. No
difference how dull. faded, brittle and
scraggy, just moisten a cloth with
Danderine and carefully draw it
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a-Ttime. The effect is
amazing-your hair will be light, fluff
" and wavy. and have an appearance
of abun nee: an Incompatible lustre,
seftness and luxuriance.
Get small bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter. and prove that your
hair is as Lretty and soft as any
that it has been neglected or injured
by careless atment-that's a1l-you
surely can have beautiful hair and lots
of it if you will just try a little Dan
Observation-Disclosures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-26
IT'S MUTTON TUESDAY,
1884, 900 More Sheep Than Year Ago
in U. S., Half for Table Use.

lambs appeared on meatless Tuesday
menus today. Explaining this excep-
ton. Harry A. Wheeler. food admins
TRAITOR for Illinois, said:
There are now about 1,2S4,000
more sheep and lambs in this country
than there were one year ago, and
about one-half of the lambs are weth-
ers that weigh about seventy pounds.
They are fit for the table and for little
else. There is no surplus of sheep and
wool is needed, but it has been found
advisable to get rid of the wethers.
1t has heen figured out that if an
embargo were placed on wool the men
in the United States could have only
one wooden suit apiece every four
years. Mutton will be taken off the
exemption list on April ! 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-26

who was brought home Saturday
from Stormont hospital, is recovering
nicely from the surgical operation,
which he underwent.
Mrs Tanning of Granville, was on
the North side shopping yesterday.
Wade Reed of Granville, for many
years a stenographer for the Crane
company will leave Thursday for
Washington, d. c.. where he will be in
the employ of the war department.
Mr.. Reed has been managing his
mothers farm at Granville and was
placed in the second class of the
draft. He took the examination for
government work and passed with a
grade of almost 100 per cent.
A. NJ Petro, the Druggist.-Adv.
Mrs. F. H. Chamberlain of 1716
Bellies avenue, who has been conduct
ing the lessons of the Y. w. C. A. Bible
class this winter which were held in
the Quincy school, gave her last les
Mrs. A. T. Rowe of s1123 Jackson
street. Following the lesson an in
formal party was held in honor of
Mrs. Chamberlain. Those present
were: Mrs Herbert French, Mrs.
George Schenck. Mrs. A. E. Anderson,
Mrs. George Petro. Mrs. Eldridge,
Mrs. G. T. Crosswhite. Mrs. E. Bissell,
Mrs. Mohler, Mrs. Zarker, Mrs. H.
GARNER. Mrs. Wright. Mrs. Starbird,
Mrs. Rowe, Miss Pearl Antrim. Miss
Cressie Rissinger. Mrs Chamberlain
will leave the first of March for Kan
Sas City, where she will join Mr..
Chamberlain in a permanent home
The Ladies' Aid of the Second Pres
byterian church will give a social at
the church Wednesday evening, Feb
ruary II. at O'Clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-26
FARMERS PATRIOTIC!
Content With Wheat Price But Think
1t Should Be Higher.

st. Paul, Mimi, Feb. 26.-The
American farmer is not going to quit
raising wheat because President Will
son would not fix higher price for
1918, according to A. c. Townley.
president of the National Non-Parti-
san league on his return here today.
present grain rates are unjust .
said Townley, but the farmer is a
patriot, a real patriot and not a
profiteer. He will raise wheat to the
limit of his ability despite prices and
despite grades because he knows this
country must have wheat to win this
war"
Townley suggests that the country
be divided into zones with price of
$2.20 per bushel set for wheat de-
livered at the principal city of each
section. Basing prices on the Chicago
market, he said. practically penalties
farmer for his geographical location.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-26
MORAN is SATISFIED
He Says Fulton Is a Better Man
Than jess willard.

New Orleans. La, Feb. 26.-'I went
into the ring Monday night with the
taunt of yellow ringing in my ears.
Ey en- some of the sporting writer's
who are very friendly TO me and who
want me to become worlds champion
were not sure that I had the stamina.
Well, Monday night L showed them
the stuff 1 was made of. l exposed
my jaw and let Moran hit me twenty
six times; 1 counted the blows. I took
a big chance in letting husky fell
low pound me at will for even a min
ute but it was worth it. just had to
show them-and 1 did. Moran is a
great fighter and he was brave to the
last minute."-Fred Fulton, who de-
feated Frank Moran here.
Fred Fulton is a better man than
Jess Willard and 1 was whipped by
one of the best fighters that ever
stepped into ring. 1 have no ex-
cuses to offer; was beaten by a bet
ter man I hope Willard will give
Fred chance; if he does therell be
a new champion I don't intend to
retire Frank Moran. whom Fulton
whipped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-26
Episcopal Church Plans a Biz
InspiratiOnal Campaign.
Powers Behind Christianity
Coming to Topeka in May.
ALL KANSAS WILL TAKE PART
Baymen and Clergy of Entire
Diocese To Be Here.
AcceIeratOr Club Led by Dean
Kaye in Local Charge.

A revival of religious patriotism and
patriotic religion will be the keynote
Of a monster inspirational campaign
to be launched in Topeka for week
beginning May ~, on behalf OF the
laity and clergy of the Episcopal
church. Led by Rev. Robert w. Pat
ton, d. D., secretary of the synod or
Sewanee, Tenn, and undoubtedly the
most tremendous power in the church
today. the campaign in Topeka Will be
engaged in by nation wide leaders OF
the church and by the laymen ana
clergymen of Kansas.
The purpose of the campaign, as
announced today by Bishop Wise of
the diocese of Kansas and Dean kaye
of Grace cathedral, is to bring into vi
tai form the dormant powers OF the
Christian church. These powers,
realized more as a necessity in these
war times than ever before. Will De IN
spired and encouraged and acceler-
ated by the Episcopalians of the state
in this inspirational conference
From All Over Kansas.
The official delegates from the
churches in the diocese OF hansas WIN
be most carefully selected that they
may be equipped to engage In the run
meaning of the campaign. There VIII
be 200 such delegates chosen from
among the laymen. All the clergymen,
numbering about fifty, will be pres
ent.
The women will be fully represent
ed. The three organizations the Wo-
mans Auxiliary, the Daughters OF the
King and the Girls Friendless society,
will have national women and Officers
of prominence to inspire them. MISS
Francis w. Sibley of Detroit, ma
tional president of the Woman's Aux
Hilary will be here. Also, Miss Grace
IindIey of New York, general secre-
tary and Miss Francis II. Withers OF
New York, national secretary OF the
iunior department Miss Emma h.
Behlendorf of New York, general sec
retary of the Daughters of the King,
will represent that organization
Well known Speakers.
An effort will be made to bring to
Topeka the Rev. H Percy Silver
chaplain of West Point Military acao-
envy. formerly of Topeka and well
known in this part of the country.
John w Wood of New York, secretary
of the pCard of missions; Rev. William
L. Gardner. ID. D., of New York. gem
eral secretary of the board of reli-
giGus missions and Rev. Franklin j.
Clark. IF New York. secretary of the
forward movement department. will
be in attendance.
This completes a great array OF
power to be thrust into Kansas for the
powerful movement to DE inaugurated
here. Similar campaigns have been
most successful in New York City and
ST Louis.
VIVA we want to do" said Bishop
Wise today. lis to equip men as sales
men for the gospel of Jesus Christ"
The Accelerator CLUB, a young mems
organization of Grace Cathedral par
ish. headed by Dean Kaye, will have
charge CT the local entertainment and
plans Of the campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-26
FACE A SLAUGHTER!
German People Prepared Thru Press
Campaign for Pending Drive.

London, Feb 26.-There is every
indication and the German war office
has given word to the newspaper to
begin campaign to prepare the pub
lie for fresh sacrifices the German
people will be forced to make when
the offensive start in the west, the
Central News correspondent at
Amsterdam reports. Both the mill
tary critics and the war correspond
dent are joining in this verbal bat
terry work.
"A most monstrous, terrible thing is
awaiting this continent" the VossiSche
Zeitung says. Never in history will
the memory of this February be eff
faced"
In the Tageblatt, the military expert
of that newspaper. Lieut.. Gen. Baron
Armand Won Ardenne, says that from
the meeting of the German and Aus
trian en1perors with their military ad-
visers al headquarters it may be con-
cluded tnat the pause in the fighting
will soon end.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-26
FOR PRETTY TEACHERS
Texas Exemption Boards Believe Men
Should Go on Farms.

Dallas, Tex. Feb. Ooh boyi
Every young American would have
a pretty young woman school teacher
for the duration of the war at least
if Gregory Hatcher, chairman of
the South Dallas exemption board,
had his way.
'An men teachers physically unfit
to serve in the army or navy should
be placed on farms where they can do
some good for their county," Hatcher
declared today.
Teaching is a woman's work dur-
ms such times as these-and besides
boy is entitled to a pretty school
ma am teacher" he said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-26
PLAY TWO GAMES FRIDAY
Y. NJ. C. A. Will Take on Crack Le-
compton Basketball Five,

Athletic Director Bolton of the Cen
trail Y. M. c. A. announces that two
basketball games will be played on the
Y' court Friday night, one between
the Y. M. C. A. intermediate class
team and the First U. B. intermediate
team, and one between the regular
~ team and the crack quintet from
Lecompton.
The Lecompton team claims to have
played ten games without defeat this
sea son and to have defeated the Has
KEEL. Indians. so the local men are ex-
pecting a hard contest The first
game will be begun at 7:45 A small
ADMISSION to pay expenses will be
charged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-26
FORGOT TRANSFERS
ON HER FIRST TRIP
AS CONDUCTORETTE

ST. Louis, Mo-. Feb. 26.-It finally
happened.
She was a demure conductorette,
making her first run without a tu-
tor. She jerked the bell cord with
ch1ld-life enthusiasm as the car
picked Jl its morning passengers. 1t
looked like a picnic-this conductor
ing business untiI-an unthinking,
unromantic person asked for trans
ger.
She reached for the pocket that
customaiily held them They were
gone. She blushed, went thru all her
pockets. blushed some more, gulped
and with trembling lips said simply,
Mister. I forgot them"
Then she wept-all the way down
town.