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The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
SADIE ON BEACH
AND SHE DID NOT
s., WEAR ONE STITCH

New York. Aug. 16.-Henry Cum
ningham, of College Point, wore
blush which was twenty-four hours
old and still showed no sign of fading
when he arose in Flushing Court to
explain just why he had caused the
arrest of Sadie Forman, the defendant
at the bar. He told his story in a
whisper.
so you mean to say that the
woman went swimming from a public
beach without a bathing suit ?"
summed up Magistrate Kochendorfer.
81 do" said Cunningham firmly.
without a bathing suit and without.
as near as 1 could see, anything else.
She was on the sand at the foot of
Eighth avenue, College Point, just
just standing there"
what did you do?"
DO? I went for a policeman. He
went down to where she was and
turned his back decently and told her
to get ready SO he could arrest her."
Sadie attempted no defense beyond
remarking that the day certainly was
sizzling one, and could anybody
deny it.
st don't believe that such behavior
is tolerated even in Africa; said the
court. and announced that Sadie's dip
would cost her -.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
Farmers Disseminated Against
in Wheat Transportation.
Governor Capper Hears Com
plants From Over State.
FAVOR PROFIT CORPORATIONS
Railroads Will Not Distribute
Cars Properly, Is Charge.
President of State Organization
VIII Appeal to Washington.

In spite of the government control
of transportation, Kansas farmers
have protested to Washington that
their mills and elevators in this state
are being Disseminated against to the
advance of big profit earning cor
porations. Protests received in the
last few days by Governor Capper
have been referred to the regional di-
rector of transportation. Now Maui
rice McAuliffe of Salina, president of
the state organization, has gone to
Washington on behalf of the farmers
Complaints have been filed by the
Farmers Union and Grange in num-
Der of western counties. Towns which
provide a central point for rural or
ganization and the establishment of
their elevators, are declared to have
been denid cars for the handling of
grain. On the other hand, it is
charged that I'M a number of towns
the independent. profit sharing cor
porations have been adequately cared
for in the distribution of cars.
Take Information to Washington.
McAuliffe tackled the situation last
week in a column editorial in the Of
ficial publication of the Farmers
Union. He asked for evidence of dis
crimination-sworn statements con-
cerning inability of union elevators to
receive cars and transportation facili-
ties provided incorporated elevator
companies which are controlled by
private interests. 1t is reported that
McAuliffe has gathered considerable
information. He expects to lay this
information before transportation Of
ficials in Washington in the next few
days.
While In Washington McAuliffe
Will probably make an effort to secure
an audience with Director General
McAdoo.
Il have received several complaints
from the farmers who are interested
in the small elevators" said Governor
Capper. They have complained very
bitterly against the failure of the rail-
roads to supply cars for movement of
grain and grain products. All COM
plants have been forwarded by me to
the regional director of transportation.
There seems to be considerable feeling
that the farmer owned elevators
have been Disseminated against in the
distribution of cars and some of the
information which has come to me has
indicated foundation for this feeling"
Governor Capper received a teIe-
gram today from farmers at Chase,
Rice county, who declared they had
been unable to secure cars for the
movement of grain.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
RAISED IN RANKS
s.Bing" Bartel Is Now Lieuten-
ant Colonel in France.
Rapid Advancement of Former
Topeka Newspaperman.
MAJ. RALPH LEAVITT PROMOTED
Spanish War Veteran Also
Made Lieutenant Colonel.
Arner Robenson Is Appointed
Major of Field Artillery.

Three former Topeka men have been
promoted in rank recently, two of
them since arriving in France. The
reports of the advancement of Major
Alfred H. Bartel and Major Ralph
Leavitt have been received in Topeka
during the week. Capt. Arner Roben-
son was made a major some six
months ago, tho today is the first an
nouncement of the promotion made in
Topeka.
Lieut.-Col. A H. BarteI, known to
all Topeka as Bling" began his army
career in the Kansas National Guard.
He was newspaperman here at the
time. He was a lieutenant in Battery
A at the time the troops were ordered
to the Mexican border during the
time of the Villa raids. On his return
from the border, Bing resigned his
commission and moved to Ohio, where
on the outbreak of the war with Ger
many he was made a captain in an
Ohio battery. He was promoted to
major some six months later. and
sailed for France wearing the gold
oak leaf of that office. Since his ar
rival in France "Bing" has changed
the gold leaf for one of silver and
now holds the proud title of Lieuten-
ant-Colonel BarteI-generally short
ened by his men to Colonel "Bing."
Leavitt S. A. War Veteran.
Lieut.. Col. Ralph Leavitt, very re-
Gently Major Leavitt, was promoted
last week, presumably as his wife in
Topeka received a cable last Friday
announcing the promotion. Lieuten-
ant Colonel Leavitt is product of the
Spanish-American war. He went to
the Philippines with the Twentieth
Kansas, sailed from San Francisco as
a corporal, and was discharged from
the service in 1901 as top sergeant of
his company. He almost Immediate
ly was commissioned a lieutenant in
the regular army. He was made a
captain about two years ago while ne
was in Mexico with Pershing's flying
column. He was made a major Just
one year ago this month, and the news
received last week gives him his lieu
tenant colonelcy in little less than
twenty years of service. While still
a mere lieutenant, Colonel Leavitt was
married to Miss Grace GiIpin.
Capt. Arner Robenson was made a
major of field artillery about six
months ago. Major Robenson is
West Point man. He was graduated
fro1- the Topeka high school in the
class of '06 and from West Point with
the classf of 10.
Both Colonel Bartel and Maio
Robenson are sons-in-law of Charles
Blood Smith, prominent Topeka at
torney. s4
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
QUIET FOR YANKS
Only Bombing Actions Now
Along the Vesle.
Huns Laid Many Traps for the
Americans.

With the American Armies In
France, Aug. 16.-Intermittent bomp-
ing of the rear areas along the Vesle
continues. otherwise this portion or
the front is generally quiet.
American patrols, crossing the river
at a new point. found the Germans
had dug their entire line there and
were strongly defending it with ma
chine guns.
Three italian soldiers, captured
near Scissors early in July, reached
the American lines today and related
experiences similar to those recently
described by two escaped British SOL
diers They corroborated the latter
stories about cruel treatment of allied
prisoners and lack of food.
Traps for Yanks.
A big chateau, dating back to the
fifteenth century, has just been
cleared of several tons of high explo-
sives planted by the boches before
their retreat. Innumerable traps had
been set A stepladder leaning against
the wall was covered with wires and
batteries. If the ladder were removed
the explosives would have been set
off In one room was an American
rifle. Its removal would have re-
leased a switch connected with high
explosives.
Ruins nearby dating back to the
fifteenth century were also mined al
tho they were useless in a military
way
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
TAKING NAVAL EXAMS
Topeka Men Still Have Opportunity of
Preparing for Recruiting.

Shipfitter Heirhozer of the Topeka
naval recruiting station in the federal
building announces that his office will
continue to give examinations to pros
pective navy recruits, despite the or
der to stop all enlistments until fur
ther notice.
Nearly 200 applications for age GER
tificates have been placed on file here
and Heirhozer estimates that there are
800 more Topekans who wish to get
into the service of the navy. They
may take their examina tions at the
local office, file their applications and
when the ban on recruiting is lifted
they will be ready for enlistment.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
Lord Cecil Believes Food Com
mission the Beginning.
Forms Foundation for Pro-
posed League of Nations.
MUST NOT MISS OPPORTUNITY
Whole International System
Must Be Reconstructed. 9
British Foreign Secretary Talks
at Government Dinner.

London. Aug. 15.-Lord Robert Ce-
Gil, under secretary of state for for
eign affairs, speaking last night at a
government dinner in celebration of
the fourth anniversary of the estab-
lishment of the international oomrlis-
sion on revictualing, said he believed
the commission formed the nucleus of
a league of nations.
He said he would not venture to
speak of all the United States has
done and is doing in the matter CT
supplies, but he was satisfied they had
thrown their whole heart and soul
into the contest.
During his address Lord Robert
said:
I'VE now are not only in the alliance
with the greatest partnership of ma
tions, but we are engaged in the
greatest enterprise taxing the energies
of mankind. All the suffering and
all the great strain on our resources
can be met only by the complete pool
ing of them.
Must Redouble Efforts.
"Great Britain and America have
not suffered like some of the allies.
They have been spared the misery of
invasion and the sight of their fairest
provinces trampled by the cruelty of
tyrannous enemies. That only means
that we must redouble our efforts in
the common cause. Everyone knows
we have not spared blood. money.
trade and shipping and we are not go
ing to spare them. All these things
we are bound to do in the common
cause. All these things we will do.
Must Not Miss Opportunity.
1.-The unity of the alliance is due to
the realization that we are engaged in
a great cause-fighting for justice
against force; right against might. If
we are merely going to restore by our
victory the world to what it was be-
fore then. I will not say this war has
been fought in vain. but we shall have
missed the greatest chance ever Of
fered to a generation of men.
I'VE must rebuild the international
system. That is why / believe this
commission is the organization upon
which a league of nations can ulti-
mately be built.
Should Extend Partnership.
'I have sid that we are in part
nership. 1t is 5y conforming to and
extending that partnership that we,
perhaps, could show the way for a fu-
ture organizations of nations. I be-
lieye this to be the greatest opportun-
ity for statesma nship ever offered to
mankind. 1t is our business not to
falter. -
Let us proceed with the work of
which this commission is an exam
pie. Let us proceed to work in other
waJl also. Thus perchance we shall
find We have advanced some distance
peace on earth and good will towards
men,
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
NEW HUN GENERALS
Won Mudra in Charge in Champagne
and Won Boehn in Picardy.

French Headquarters in France.
Aug. 1.-THE successor of General
Won Mudra, who commanded the First
German army in the attack on General
Gouraud's army in the Champagne
last month, apparently is General Won
Carlowitz, Saxon, who had been
minister of war in Dresden, and mad
distinguished himself in leading a
Saxon army corps in the offensive of
this year.
General Won Boehn, who commands
the new army group recently formed.
led the Ninth corps. which helped to
sack Louvain- He is credited with
saving the German army after General
Mangin's attack on July IS, but has
been forced to accept the chief re-
sponsibility for such failures as that
of the battle of Malmaison last fall
and the retreat from the Marne this
spring.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
WOUNDED 4 TIMES
But This Old Soldier Is Still in
Line.
Marches Three Miles in Big Re-
union Parade.

.If II had not been for that Tanlac
7 couldn't have gone to the Old Sol
diers' Reunion at Memphis on the Sth
Of October and marched afoot Tor
nearly three miles in the big parade
said Frank B. Kendrick. who lives at
$500 Charlotte avenue, NashvlIie'
Tenn. Mr. Kendrick is one OF Nash-
viIIe's oldest and best known citizens
AS a member of Company l. Sec
ord Kentucky cavalry, Basil Duke S
regiment Gen. John B. Gordon
command, Mr. Kendrick saw service
throughout the Civil war, and was
wounded four different times.
During the winter" said Mr.. Ken
dricLx a.I suffered intensely with rheu-
rnatism, and when sprinstime came
went all to pieces. / had Just ABOUT
made up my mind that my END was
not very far off. looked like was
on the verge of a general phy1scal de-
cline. and l had about desp~Ired OF
ever walking again. I am seventy
years of age, have fought a good tlsht
and have proven my record, and was
ready to go. But since L got holo OF
Tanlac, 1 have set my head to round
out ninety years, and from the way
feel now believe I will do it. Before
began taking this medicine l was
rapidly losing what little strength ana
flesh I had, and was so weak and de-
bilitated il was all L could do to walk
from the bed to a chair. and even that
required great eXertion. I had no ap-
petite at all couldn't sleep to do any
good and was awfully nervous. My
flesh seemed to dry and 1 suffered a
great deal with headache.
Il doctored and doctored. but did
not show any sign of improvement. L
attributed my failure to get RELIEF TO
nv old age and declining physical
powers. But 1 made a bad guess, be-
cause after taking Tanlac two weeks
I felt better and younger than l had
felt in years 1 am now on my ninth
bottle. and am actually thirteen
pounds heavier than L was before l
began taking Tanlac. My clothes
were too large-now they are too
small, and I guess I will have a buy
clothes that will fit me comfortably
To make a long story short-the
medicine just seemed to fill me with
new life and energy and put me right
on my feet. 1 have fine appetite
now.
'As I told you before, 1 can now
walk anywhere, and have thrown my
cane aside, because 1 don't need it
any more. except for bad eyesight. 1
spent four days in Memphis at the
Reunion, and just tramped around all
over town with the boys. All around
were men who gave out during the
parade, but at the end 1 was right
there. and didn't feel the least bit
tired 1 just got back a few days ago,
and am awfully glad to tell you what
Tanlac has done for me. If 1 had the
money I would buy every old soldier
a bottle of Tanlac, because I believe
it would add years to their lives
Tanlac is sold in Topeka by Tully-
Mcfarland Drug CO.-AdV.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
BARGAINS IN SNAKES

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 16.-Wouder-
full bargains in snakes! Closing
them out at ridiculously low prices!
Rattlesnakes, blacksnakes, moe
casins, and other plain and fancy
reptiles are offered by Carey Rea-
gin, near Lithonia, Ga, at $2.9S for
fine king snakes, marked down
from So. with equally astounding
slashes in prices on other varieces.
Lack of demand. due, Carey says,
to the war, has put a decided crfmp
in the snake business. For the
special benefit of bachelors, chick
en- snakes will be practically given
away and the ladies will now be
able to secure special quotations on
the garter species. The big sale is
now open. First come, first served.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
twelve HOURS RECREATION
President Will Put in Full Day on
Strictly Vacation Pursuits.

Magnolia, Mass. Aug. 16.-Twelve
hours a day in his opinion is Presi-
dent Wilson's idea of his vacation to
be spent here on the north shore
This program was urged by Rear
Admiral Cary T. Gragson. naval aide
and the presidents personal physi-
clan.
The president rose early today.
planning to spend the morning on the
golf links and the afternoon motoring.
He was pleased at the fine, clear. cool
day.
Altho the president has with him
George Close, presidential clerk and
stenographer. he plans to do only
work that is absolutely necessary. Nc
visitors were expected today.
Unusual precautions were taken to
guard the president
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
THEY ARE DEPRESSED
German People Are Discontinued With
Everything, IT'S Said.

London, Aug. 16.-Depression and
pessimism continue to prevail in the
great cities of Germany. The KoeI-
nfsche Volkes Zeitung has been in
vestigating opinion in Essen and finds
it no better than in Cologne and Dues
seldorf.
1t finds that the people are discon-
tented with everything, scoIding ev-
erybody and seeing the unfavorable
side of things
These unhappy persons say, 1--WE
have received another check. The
enemy has broken into our positions
and we are losing the war"
They also remark. I'VE have moth
fng-no fat. no clothing. We shall
starve and go under miserably."
The Volkes Zeitung ruefully urges
these doubters to keep their spirits up
and not to fix their attention on tri-
fles."
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
TO STRENGTHEN MORALE
Central Powers Conference for Mes,
sage to People at Home.

Paris, Aug. 16.-Advices reaching
here via Switzerland indicate that one
of the chief purposes of the central
powers conference at German head
quarters in the field, is the discussion
OF ways and means to strengthen the
war will of the Teutonic peoples and
their eastern allies.
Report has it that the two kaisers
propose to issue proclamation to
their peoples saying the war must
continue because the allies will it So"
The plea will be made that England
refused the kaisers peace offer, and
the Germans will be called upon TO
follow the example set by France
who, bleeding on the verge of defeat
for four years. proudly fights on.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
FRECKLE-FACE
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots.
How to Remove Easily.

Here's a chance. Miss Freck1ef- ce.
to try a remedy for freckles with the
guarantee of a reliable dealer that it
will not cost you a penny unless it
removes the freckles; while If it does
give you a clear complexion the ex-
pense is trifling.
Simply get an ounce of Othnne-
double strength-from any druggist
and a few applications should show
you how easy it is to rid yourself of
the homely freckIes and get a beauti
full complexion. Rarely is more than
one ounce needed for the worst case.
Be sure to ask the druggist for
the double strength Othine. this
strength is sold under guarantee of
money back If it fails to remove
freckles.-Advert1se
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
Lemon Juice
for Freckles
Girls! Make beauty lotion at home
for few cents. Try It'll

Squeeze the Juice of two lemons into
4 bottle containing three ounces of
orchard white. shake well. and you
have a quarter pint of the best freckle
and tan lotion. and complexion beau
fier. at very. very small cost
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces of orchard white for a
few cents. Massage this sweetIy trag-
rant lotion into the face. neck. arms
and hands each day and see how
freckles and blemishes disappear and
how clear. soft and white the skin be-
comes. Yesl It Is harmless ADV.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
NAMES M. M. CROSBY
Governor Cappcr Appoints Probate
Judge of Comanche County.

Governor Capper today appointed
NJ. NJ. Crosby of Coldwater. as pro-
bate judge of Comanche county.
Crosby was named to serve during the
unexpired term of the late Judge
Connaughton.
Crosby is the Republican nominee
for probate judge and will be elected
without opposition. Judge Connaugh-
ton died several weeks ago and since
that time Comanche county's probate
work has been in charge of an office
deputy. Crosby, who is named to fill
the unexpired term, will succeed him
self next January.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
Caught in Elevator-KilIed.

Chicago. Aug. 16.-Arrangements
were made today for the removal of
the body of Philip B. Thompson to
Kansas City for burial. Thompson
was killed here yesterday in an eleva-
tor accident-the first in a woman
operated car here. Witnesses said
Thompson rushed into the car as the
gates were closing, tripped and was
crushed between the car and the
mezzanine floor. He died instantly.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
TAKES HUNS TO TASK
Spain Says Germany Returns Friend
illness with Injury to Her.

Madrid, Aug. 16.-In the note ad-
dressed by Spain to Germany regard
ing the torpedoing of Spanish vessels
announcement of the dispatch of
which was made by Foreign Minister
Dato on August 8, the Spanish gov
ernment points to Germany's poor re-
turn for services Spain has performed
in pursuance of her neutral policy by
which Germany has benefited, accord
ing to the newspaper El Sol.
Spain Has Favored Germany.
Germany has received numerous
evidences of Spanish regard, the note
says in substance as summarized by
this newspaper. such as in the case
of the refugees from the Kamerun
whom Spain cared for and it is
pointed out that in addition Spain
has undertaken the representation of
German interests in various countries
Nevertheless, the note continues, in
return for these services and for
benefits accruing to Germany in con-
sequence of Spanish neutrality, Ger
many has persisted constantly in caus-
ing injury to Spanish interests.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
DECORATE AMERICANS
italian War Cross Given to Members
of United States Red Cross.

italian Headquarters in Northern
Italy Thursday, Aug. 15.-Several
members of the American Red Cross
ambulance service have been deco
rated with the Italian war cross for
excellent conduct on Mont Grappa
early in June.
The men decorated were: Capt. r.
w. Bates, of Cambridge, Mass; John
Cloud, of st. Louis; Joseph Widner, of
New York, and James Baker, of
Minneapolis.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
SINK BRAZILIAN SHIP
Vessel Was Lost Off American Coast
Was of 1913 Tons Gross.

New York, Aug. 16.-The Brazilian
motorship Madrugada, 1913 tons
gross, has been sunk by a German sub
marine off the American coast. Word
of the loss of the ship was received
here today in insurance circles. The
crew was picked up by another ves-
sci and will be. landed at an Atlantic
port.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16
IN CATHOLIC SERVICE
st. Mary's Flag Dedicated With "A
Stars, Including One of Gold.

St Marys, Kan. Aug. 16.-The serv-
ice flag of the Catholic parish of st:
Mary's was dedicated here last night
at the annual picnic of the organiza-
ton The flag contains seventy-three
service stars and one gold star.
The patriotic speech of the event
was made by J. W. Gibbons OF To-
neka
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-16

This policy is fol-
lowed in order that
we may give our pa
irons improved serv-
ice at the time de-
sired.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-18
Big Red Cross Dinner.

Next Sunday there will be a
big Red Cross dinner at the
pleasant country home of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Wood, in the
Bond neighbour bod beyond
Sonoita. A general invitation
is extended and the proceeds
will be given to the Red Cross.
For Nogales people there is u
fine opportunity for a delight
full drive and outing. The trip
through Sonoita, the Camilla
pass and down through the
beautiful San Rafael valley Of
fers the chance for seeing some
of the most interesting scenic
beauty Of Santa Cruz county.
The splendid dinner to be had
at the Woods home will add
zest to the trip and at the same
time NATURALLY aid a worthy
cause.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-18

Said the kaiser to his GO and wade in gore again. at
this pinch for the French we've bed them white and Amer
won't fgh-its cnch You have heard these Yankee
chaps just suffering for with the Teut? Wilhelm
always right and say they will fight worth There
is handful here and twill cost that handful dear bet
boots just handful has been brought here with und
Colt and Teuts They grubbng gents they can't
fight worth eighteen cents take word do not fear that bunch
Of jays with their awkward backwOods waysts absurd will
stand this hill kaiser, Unser Bill its brow; and
I'll watch mighty ranks going through the yielding Yank
like pillow. Here take kngly stand with my ceptre my
hand-go aheadl will keep you my view while the crimson
fields you sew with your dead" Then the kaiser from his hill
his mighty egions drill to the fray and he the Yankees
to the stirring beat of drum, making hay And he his
soldiers chased punished ratified and dsgaced shot and spiked
Oh they struck ther hardest rots hitting but the higher spots
they hiked.
below red and wet But the Yankees full of vm didn't
make hit with him, may bet.
Copyright 1918 by George Matthew Adams.