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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-29
DOROTHY DIX TALKS
BY DOROTHY DIX
Worlds Highest Paid Woman Writer.
Fair or Cloudy Weather..


Did you ever stop to think about
upon other people?
AS you go thru the world do you
diffuse an atmosphere of gloom or
sunshine?
Are you a human wet blanket or an
incarnate cheer?
Do you leave people with whom you
come in contact buoyed up with OPP
timism, or do you turn their thoughts
toward Rough on Rats and good stout
ropes, and other alluring means OF sui
eide?
considering.
Each one of us goes about sur
rounded by an aura that is made up of
our thoughts. tempers and tempera-
ments-the things that are the emana-
ton of our souls-and this aura casts
it's reflection, bright or gray on all
with whom we associate. Quite apart
from anything that we do or fail to
do, we make happiness or misery for
others just by our own mental COM
plexion.
There are people. good. worthy.
kindly people, who wouldn't hurt a
fly Intentionally. who go thru life
numbering Joy and pleasure.
You know the people I mean. They
droop at the corners. They never
laugh, their nearest approach to mirth
being a cynical sort of smile. They
wear dull dark clothes. and If they
are women they put on black when
some member of their family dies and
never take it off, because they take
pride in never getting over" a
bereavement.
When they come to see you they
tell you the sad, sad story Of their
lives. If they are women they have
had drunken and unfaithful husbands
and ungrateful children. If they are
men they have been robbed by their
best friends. or put upon by their en-
ployers. They always have some in
durable disease and tell you their
symptoms in detail
They are sure that the country is
going to the dogs: that all public men
are grafters and thieves; that philan-
thropists give hospitals and libraries
just to get their names in the papers;
that newspapers are venial; and that
every human being in the world ex-
cept themselves. is sordid, selfish,
mean and grasping.
When these people go to see sick
man or woman they relate stories of
their Aunt Mary and Cousin Thomas
who persisted of some similar disease.
when they meet a mother whose son
is in the army or whose daughter has
gone to the city to work. they dwell on
"reminiscences of bloody first line
trenches. and the dangers of a great
city. When you tell them of any little
success you have. they say they are
so glad for you, but you mustn't for
get that one swallow doesn't make a
summer. and that brilliant beginnings
often make dismal endings. :
Now these people don't mean to
make you miserable. or to rob you of
hope and self confidence or to in
spire anxiety and fear in your heart.
but they do IL all the same. They blot
out your happiness just as completely
as a black cloud blots out the SUM-
shine of a summers day.
They leave you feeling that this Is
a rotten old world with everything in
| it going to decay. You feel that noth-
ing is worth while, ard every effort is
bound to end in failure. Somehow
your faith is shaken in everything
that is good and sweet. If you are
sick you feel like turning your face to
1.-THE wall and giving up the ghost. If
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-29
LABOR AND LOYALTY.

Many persons perhaps think that
labor unions are organized for the sole
purpose of obtaining higher wages for
their members. A letter sent to the
press of the country by M. G. Scott,
president of the International Typo
graphical Union, illustrates the activ-
tiles Of that orga nization in war work
and humanitarian endeavor.
On June Is, 1918, 4.0s1 Journey
men members Of this union and 65s
apprentices were in the army and
navy forces of the United States and
Canada. Seventy-five of the members
have fallen in battle in France or have
died in military camps in America.
To the widows. orphans, fathers,
mothers or other relatives of these
men this union has paid mortuary
benefits amounting to $22,350.
During the past twelve months this
union has paid $354,000 to 1900 old
age pensioners. In the same period
it has paid mortuary benefits amount
ing to $s12,400.
The total expense for the mainte-
nance and for improvements at the
Union Printers Home at Colorado
Springs last year was s167,6oo.
This union has invested $4,000 in
each Of the three liberty loans-s90,-
900 in all. Subordinate organizations
and individual members have invested
more than 100000 in these secur-
tiles.
Strike expenses for the past twelve
months were but $1,2S7.
The gross earnings of members
amounted to more than $1,000, 900
for the year for $1,000 members, and
the insignificant amount expended for
strike purposes reflects a determine
ton to give full patriotic support to
the government in the terrific respon-
sibilities which now confront all.
The officers of the International
union. says the president. are volun-
teers in the Army for the Preserya-
ton Of Industrial Peace for the dura-
ton CT the war, al least, and will dc
their level best to give full effect to
the earnest recommendations made by
President Wilson in his procla nation
creating the national war labor board
There should, he adds be no strikes
or lockouts during the war
The 1nternationa, Union neither so.
licits nor accepts contributions to it.
benefit funds Every dollar expended
for these purposes is paid by mem
| bers of this organization In the form o.
regular dues and assessments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-29
THE EXPRESS TRUST.

The control of the express business
of the country by the director general
Of railroads is to take full effect on
the first day OF July. The four COM
panies concerned. the Adams, the
American, Wells Fargo and Southern,
have been directed to organize single
corporation, with $40.00O.000 capital,
of which they will hold the stock in
due proportions, and to transfer over
to this all the property owned and used
by them in their business, the aggre-
gate value of which is stated as $780,
100000. The cash to be used by the
corporation as working capital is to be
supplied by the shareholding express
companies. The shares Of capital of
the corporation must be paid for at
par in cash, but it shall issue no evil
dences of Indebtedness. except bank or
commercial loans for current purposes.
without approval of the director gen.
eral. nor shall any lien upon property
be incurred without his approval.
In TACT, this is to be a monopoly in
the interstate express business, In the
form of a trust, absolutely controlled
by one official. An increase of 10 per
cent in express charges is authorized
where Is per cent had been asked for
by the companies before the combina-
ton was ordered. This is based On a
conclusion reached by the interstate
commerce commission, but the direc-
tor general will have power to increase
this, if he think best, after 1t has been
put to a practical test. The commits
sion has no actual authority to fix
rates. This Is to be In effect a govern
ment trust or monopolistic combi-
nation. on the theory that the service
can thereby be made more efficient
and less costly.
The advance in rates is due entirely
to the actual increase in costs, due to
advanced price of material. labor and
whatever other outlays are necessary
There is no doubt about the reduced
cost Of any large business, according
to the scale on which 1t is carried on,
GENTLY and by the highest ability.
The difference between a govern
ment trust and a private monopoly,
| says the New York journal of Com
merce. is that in ordinary times the
former will not have the motive for
efficiency and the latter will have a
strong motive for excessive charges
for profit, both Of which are objec-
tionable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-29

The Pacific coast ports are rapidly
becoming the favorite route fo- mer-
chandise bound to or departing from
the United States. Even before the
U-hoats made their appearance along
the Atlantic frontage the share which
the Pacific ports had of the foreign
trade of the United States was show
ing remarkable gains. A compilation
by the National City Bank of New
York shows that the imports entering
thru the Pacific ports in the nine
months ending with March. 1918 were
more than doubls those of the cor
responding period of 1917, while mer-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-29
A HERO EVERY DAY
Brave Deeds of men in
Americas Fighting Service

From the far-off islands of the
eastern seas, comes a story of heroism
on the part of a United States sailor.
A man working on a superStructure
of the reclining ship at Cavite, Philip.
pine islands, fell overheard. The
waters here are infested. with sharks.
Recently, there have been several
casualties caused by these man-eaters.
Notwithstanding this danger, Charles
Perry quartermaster first class, U.
S. N, jumped into the bay and as
sisted by fellow seaman. saved the
workman. For this act he has Just
been commended by Secretary Daniels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-29

Don't merely save until it hurts, or
give until 1t hurts, or subscribe for
liberty bonds or war savings stamps
until t hurts, but get yourself in such
a frame of mind that saving and CIV
ing and subscribing are a pleasure
rather than a pain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-29

Headlines announcing that the Huns
are preparing for a new offensive
probably are kept standing, If one may
judge by their daily appearance in the
newspapers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-29

Returns from the North Dakota
primaries indicate that the Bolsheviki
have won. Can't the people of that
state learn anything from the expert
ence Of Russia?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-29

Our soldiers continue to date their
letters Somewhere in France" How
long will it lie mil they date them
'Somewhere In Germany?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-29

Paris changed the name of one of
her streets to President Wilson"
Now 1t is up to us to name a cigar
president Poincare."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-29
DINNER STORIES

The Sunday school teacher was
astonished to see one of her small
pupils sitting on younger playmate
and holding him tight to the ground.
why, Johnny" she exclaimed.
HG-oA- as ca
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-29

Germany has limited the amount that
prisoners may spend to SIS a week for
officers and $3.50 for privates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-29
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fcopyrtshted, 1917. by The Wheeler syndi-
cnta- Incl
Evening journal., 1918-06-08
ALLIED ARMIES PUSH
FORWARD AGAIN TODAY
AT CHATEAU-THIERRY
; ]. A. BOSTWICK' IS
LAUNCHED TODAY

The y. A. Bostwick." the largest
steamship ever launched in this city,
left the ways OF the Harlan plant Of
the Bethlehem shipbulldlns Corporation
this afternoon. The "blg-un," as she
has been styled by the men about the
yard. towering high above all the other
vessels being constructed at that plant.
has been quite a while building, but is
now finished except for her engines.
She is for the service Of Uncle Sam
and is cargo carrying oil tanker Of
1900 tons dead weikht.
The launch was magnificent success.
The ship carpenter had calculated
everything out TO a nicely and when
the ship started down the ways the
boat swept maiestically into the Chris
tiana and up the river by the bend. the
speed being gradually slackened by
three-lnch hausers tied every few fee
in the big cables that kept ilnal checl
on the boat
Il required about an hour to cut loos
all the appurtenances on which tn
ship rested and 10 prepare II for IA
plunge Guards patrolled the sides O
the ways to keep the 5000 workmen an
/ nearly as many more OF their wiSe
and relatives from the danger zone. A
the ship sped into the Christiana IN
ropes adjusted TO first hold and the
break asunder. in order that the spec
Of the boat might be checked. coul'
have inflicted much injury to the spec
tators too close 10 the water II any
thing had gone swry.
But nothing happened.
ITS the way that Harlan's dC
things" the workmen Slong the side:
OF the way shouted, after the oil tanker
had floated safely In the river. Among
CONTINUED On Page Seven.)
Evening journal., 1918-06-08
NEW HUN Smash
IS AWAITED By
ALLIED ARMIES
Bolshevik Pursuit OF Gen.
Semenoff May Force Jap.
anese-Chinese Action
Definite MOVE WILL
Be MADE IN few DAYS
By WILLIAM PHILLIP SIMMS,
United Press staff Correspondent.


WITH TIE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, June S.-IIindenburg's third
offensive is at a standstill. When and
where he will begin his fourth is the
question occupying the Allied comman-
iers.
German prisoners all reflect the gen.
eral opinion on the enemy side of the
line that for Germany IL is a question
of "dO or die" Nobody can listen TO
their talk without realizing the utter
folly of considering that the great Of
fensive has spent itself.
Despite the colossal number of troops
so far flung against the Allies, the most
desperate blows are ahead.
In 1917, the Kaiser had on the west
front f2s German divisions (f,53S, 00O
mem and In Russia, the Balkans and
Rumania, Il divisions (92i,00O mem.
Since March 81, Hindenburg has aetu-
ally used against the Allies between 100
and 170 divisions d,920,000 TO 100000
mem or over 35 more than he had hold
ing the entire front at this time in 1917.
There are now between the North Sea
and Switzerland, more than 200 diyis-
ions (2,f00,000 mem and II Is estimated
that there are slightly under IS divi-
sions Ci20,0OO men) still on the east
front.
This shows that Hindenburg, some
how, has increased the number OF his
divisions by nearly 30 divisions (ls0.-
coo mem. He did this in two ways.
First, by recruiting new classes OF
younger men and by a general combing
out Of other classes and second, by
reducing somewhat, the size>of his di-
Continued on Page Eleyen.)
Evening journal., 1918-06-08
AGED MAN FOUND
DEAD On RAILROAD

While walking along the tracks Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
near the old gas company plant, where
the surface tracks take to the elevated
road, about $40 o'clock this morning. c.
E. Baynard, car inspector, and Pat
rick Saunders, a railroad police officer,
found the body OF William II. Moore,
aged 81 years, OF No. Sis West Sixth
street. The aged man had been run
down by a, train, one arm and leg be-
ing severed from the body.
The railroad officials had the body
removed TO French street station and
from there taken TO the police morgue,
where IL was identified by police Of
flcers.
According to relatives Of the aged man
he had been acting strangely Of late.
Moore was a carpenter by trade and
was well known in this city where he
has several children living. When
found dead he wore his bedroom Slip
pers.
Evening journal., 1918-06-08
New Positions Are Gained North Of That
Front. Two Violent Hun Attacks on South.
ern Portion of Same Front Are Repulsed
With Heavy Losses. English Hold on to
Their Positions
By the United Press

BY the United Press
PARIS June 8-Frenh troops cooperating with the Aneri
northwest of Chateau Thery continued to advance the
northern portion of that 'front.' French War Office announced
today
Two violent German attacks the southern portion ot the
line In that region repused with heavy losses.
South of the Oucq the French progressed pressing the Ger
back the said The French lines reach
borders of Dammard of Cheszy and omer
(621 mles) north of NeulyIaPoere Fifty prisoners
taken.
Further SOUTH violent German attacks against Bouresehes
Thelot broken with heavy losses Boureshes
miles of Chateau Ihiey lie 1helot miles south
of Bowesche the main highway leading westward from
Chateau -Thierry)
"On the Asne front there fairly heavy cannonadg
Faveroles (16 miles southwest of Soissons).
Southeast of Ambleny directly west of Sossons French
stions improved"
LONDON June SSuccessfu British raids and active Ger
artillery fire reported by Field Marshal Eaig today
"a prisoners taken last nights successful raid
the neighborhood of Tiulloch' the statement said
patrols inflicted casualties and captured machine gun
the Strazeele sector
North of Albert and southeast of Aras, hostile artillery
active"
Evening journal., 1918-06-08
HUN SEA WOLVES APPEAR
OFF MAINE AND FLORIDA

In
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reports German submarine nh is the saw
has ordes o in a
Costwse craft in this iGnhyh enodad dmde heayco
Gewd up o he bm IhL and it flew M
bu asealyid German vessel
points the Of and
wet Of Hsnd
By the UntedP Press.
off the o.
to orepotsre chved here
o. Who sought in rbor near here night clare
hat The GIFTED penscop miles Napor,
attack nhstlc Ma
cred hro oheSt Johnnve
Evening journal., 1918-06-08
TROLLEY CARS RAM;
TWO WOMEN HURT

In rear end collision between two
trolley cars at Seventh and Orange
streets about 8 O'Clock this morning
two women, passengers aboard Car No
III Of the Brandywine Springs linf
which was standing still to allow pas
sengers 10 alight, were slightly in
jured. The accident was due 10 the
brakes on Car No. 333 OF the West
Eighth street line refusing TO work,
and II crashed into the standing car.
Those injured were Mrs. l.. F. Barton
OF Marshallton, leg bruised, and Mrs.
John Hunt, No 2i00 West Seventh
street, this city, back and limbs
bruised.
Although both women were able to
proceed on their way without assis-
tance, the collision caused considerable
excitement and the rear end OF the
Springs car that was rammed by the
West Eighth street car was badly
wrecked
Evening journal., 1918-06-08
HAS DEVICE FOR
RUSHING AIR MAIL

Alvin L. Marvel. Of this city, for
merly OF Seaford, has invented and has
under construction a device for taking
mail to and from an aerial niailplane
while EN- route without the necessity
OF slackening speed OF the plane. The
device isto be tried out by several o:
the principal aerial schools in the coun-
try, and, II successful, will be presented
TO the United Slater Government by Mr.
Marvel in honor OF the State Of Della
ware Mr.. Marvel will also offer his
free services to the government in the
installation Of the mechanism he has
invented.
Evening journal., 1918-06-08
NO MORE WHISTLE
.SALUTESFOR SOLDIERS

To comply with the desires OF the
military authorities that all possible
secrecy shall be preserved as TO the
movements OF troop trains. a general
notice has been issued on all divisions
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad. lines
east. including the West Jersey and
Seashore Railroad and the New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad, for
bidding the practice OF blowing shop
and locomotive whistles as a salutation
when troop trains are observed
passing Whistles will hereafter re-
main silent during the movements
OF troop trains. except for the
giving Of proper and necessary signals.
Evening journal., 1918-06-08
u. S. MARINES HALT HUNS AS
THEY MARCH TOWARD PARIS
BY FRED S. FERGUSON
United Press Staff Correspondent

WITH THE AMERICANS ON THE MARINE, June S.--Ameri-
troops cooperating with the French this morning. held all
days fighting tenmIe front northwest of Cha
tea Therry.
There temporary u this is cabed, but the battle threat
10 break at any moment
The Americans French hold line extending from
Vny through Bussaes and Beleau southeast of
This represents advance ranging from less than
mile at some points nearly three miles other points
The Americans advance adds another chapter the
phment troops which playing the role of General Gal
Evening journal., 1918-06-08
GET YOUR MERCANTILE LICENSES.

Merchants who must take out mercan-
tile licenses for the ensuing year are
urged TO obtain them from the ofilce Of
the clerk OF the peace, in the Court
House, as soon as possible. Licenses
must be secured by merchants by June
30 II is pointed out that merchants not
taking out their licenses until July are
compelled TO pay per cent fine; until
August, Is per cent. fine, and September,
25 per cent fine. Merchants falling TO
obtain their licenses by the end Of Sep
tember are held for the grand jury and
must answer a charge Of carrying on a
business without a license in the Court
Of General Sessions.
Evening journal., 1918-06-08
INTERVENTION IN
SIBERIA DESPITE
j. 5. OBJECTIONS
BY The United Press.


WASHINGTON, June s.-Japaness-
Chinese Intervention in Siberia, regard
less Of American wishes, is believed
in diplomatic circles to be Inevitable.
British and French sources are strain
int hard again TO get some acquiescence
from America and the reported action
OF Bolsheyiki and Austro-German troops
in pursuing General SemenOh in tran
Bakailis may be the match which will
set of the magazine.
The recent Japanese-Chinese "defen-
sive" agreement is considered only a
forerunner OF future action. French
and British authorities discuss the sit
uation only guardedly, lest they involve
themselves in embarrassing situations.
But II may be said fatty that the Brit
ish, particularly, are extremely anxious
that Japan be given free hand In
Siberia.
American and Allied sources say en-
phatically Japan has kept her pledge
faithfully and that there is no suspicion
Of her\motives Her entrance into 81
IBERIA, however, would be contrary to
Americas expressed ideals on democra-
~ and this government believes Rus
sla would not be saved by such
course.
The situation, however, may be get
ling beyond American control. In such
a case It is possible that joint inter
vention will be undertaken so that Rus
sla could not misnterpret the act as
aggressive or expansive.
At the Russian embassy here 1t was
stated that there Twill probably be
something to announce in few days"
Jean Sookine. ex-flrst secretary Of the
embassy and confidential adviser Of
Ambassador Bakhemtieff Is in Paris
comforting with Ambassador Maklakoff
over the future policy Of the non-Bol-
shevik diplomats. He is expected to.
eturn shortly.
Evening journal., 1918-06-08
PUT our YOUR ASHES. NOT RUBBIsH

The Street and Sewer Department an
nounces that ash collections will be
made as usual next week. beginning on
Monday. The ashes may be put out
at customary times by householders
and Will be collected, but they should
not include paper or other rubbish that
can be burned by families. The Street
Department has not enough men to col
lect rubbish that can be disposed OF
by burning, and such material should
not be placed in the ash receptacles.
Neither should II be thrown into the
street TO carry disease.
Evening journal., 1918-06-08
THREE CENTS A MILE
FARE AFTER SUNDAY

New passenger rates OF three cents a
mile will go into effect on the railroads
Sunday midnight. despite plans to
suspend or modify them. IL was OIL
cially stated today that passengers en-
route TO destinations at that time will
be carried according TO terms Of their
tickets as originally purchased. except
that stop-overs will not be permitted
at the old rates. Return stubs Of
round trip tickets purchased before
then also will be honored
Mileage books will not be recognized.
but unused portions will be redeemed
at the rate OF the original charge.
Evening journal., 1918-06-08
FARMERS DAY DRAWS
THR0NC TO COLLEGE.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Del. June s.-Deiaware
College began Its commencement exer-
cises today when Farmers Day was OBJ
served at the College Farm, and the
trustees held theiy annual session at
the college.
Visitors were present from all parts
Of the State for the Farmers Day re-
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