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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02
Total for 1919 To Be Thousands
Above Operating Cost 1913.
Two Budgets Are Submitted to
Commissioner WassOn.
DYES TO GET MORE PAY
Firemen and Policemen Prom
ised Raise First of Year.
Advanced Cost of Labor and
Material the Cause.

The municipal operating expenses
of the city of Topeka in 1919 will be
higher by thousands of dollars than
in 1918, it was indicated today when
Mayor J. z. House and +. NJ. New
land, commissioner of lights and
water. submitted their next years
budget requests to w. H. Wasson, fl
nance commissioner. The increase
will be due to the advanced cost of
labor and materials.
House in his extra fire platoon bud
get asks for $34.O75.5O. The amount
provided for this year was s24, ,64s.
Of the s9,427.5O increase asked the
mayor says $3.50 will be spent for
an increase in pay for firemen on the
platoon. For the general fire depart
ment next year the mayor asks for a
total of $S5,971. The amount appro-
priated for this year was $76,173. OF
the $19,798 increase in this budget,
S15.070 will be used for an increase in
pay similar to the one planned for en-
ployes in the extra platoon.
Higher Light Cost.
Newland asks for a total of s27. $50
for next year in the electric light de-
partment. The figure this year was
S23,835 and the light and water COM
missioner says the increased cost of
coal and other supplies necessitate the
increase. He also asks for an increase
of about s2,500 in the special light
fund, which is estimated at s11.654
for next year and was $4,000 last year.
The increase asked in both the may
or's fire budgets is $23.350 Newland
is asking an increase in both fire bud
gets of about S6,500.
General Cost Increase.
The remaining members Of the
commission have not rendered their
budget requests. They are expected
to submit their requests shortly. 1t Is
understood that practically every de
partment will seek an increase because
Of the wage and materials problems.
This situation is expected to more
than cover the decrease in public i'm
provements which are diminishing to
a certain extent because of the war
Altho Mayor House has not submit
ted his police department budget, - is
understood officially that he will ask
for an increase over the amount pro-
vided this year in order to give mem
bers of the department a salary ad-
vance. A few days ago the mayor
announced that both policemen and
firemen on the city payroll would re-
ceiVe a raise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02
ENGl lSH IN ROW
0vER lEhe''E Of
NATIONS issue
Majority of Newspapers Back
Lloyd George.
They Favor Economic Pressure
After War.
S0MF NTTER SHARP DlSSFNT
SOME UTTER SHARP DISSENT
BalfOur Believes Economic
Pressure Strong Weapon.
Would Be Powerful Instrument
in Peace League.

London, Aug. 2.-Sharp dissent to
the threat of Premier Lloyd George to
use the economic weapon against Ger
many after the war as outlined in an
address by the premier yesterday, is
expressed by the liberal press.
Quoting the phrase the longer the
war lasts, the sterner must be the
economic terms we impose on the foe,"
used by Mr.. Lloyd George. the Chroni-
Gle says. I'VE doubt very much If
President Wilson has the same views
on the question. 1t is certainly not
the view of American opinion gener-
ally. Americans attach great import
ance to the economic weapon which
the allies acting toge her could weld,
but the Americans do not wish it
welded with a indicative purpose
for any fixed period after the war. It
will not be possible to carry out both
the American policy and Lloyd
Georges policy.
THE American suggestion is full of
hope and help in the pursuit of ulti-
mate permanent world peace. That of
Lloyd George has quite the opposite
tendency"
Daily News Against 1t.
"It is idle for Lloyd George or any
other statesman to maintain that the
spirit underlying a league of nations
is reconcilable with the spirit under
lying and inspiring the protective
tariff. We must choose one or the
other. 1t is question of the policy
of Wilson or the policy of the Paris
resolutions. If American views on the
Paris resolutions have been unex-
pressed in official departments they
have been expressed repeatedly and
ixrnN oil Ilxr s,a -
speeches, which have preached a
gospel utterly incompatible with the
perpetuation of hostility. thru econ
omic pressure"
Most Papers Back Lloyd George.
The papers generally endorse the
premier's address. The. Times en-
phasizes the fact that the premier ex-
pressed the hope that an agreement
might be reached on economic as well
(Continued Phgp TwOi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02
HENRY ALLEN BETTER
Cablegram From France States Kan
san Is Improving.

Henry j. Aliens condition is i'm
proving and he is out of danger, ac-
cording to a cable received in Topeka
today. The information concerning
the Wichita editors condition was sent
from Y. M. c. A hospital in France,
where Allen has been suffering from
diphtheria.
The first news of Aliens sickness
came to Kansas early this week in a
cable from N D. Welty, formerly of
Wamego. Welty has been with Allen
in war activities work in France and
sent word this week that Allen had
been suffering from diphtheria but his
condition was not regarded as serious.
The report today Is to the effect that
the danger stage is passed and that
the well known Kansas man is i'm
proving.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02
now IN LAPLAND
State Department Hears From
Ambassador to Russia.
On Way to Murmansk Coast
With Other Embassies.

Washington. Aug. 2.-The state de-
partment today received another mes
sage from Ambassador Francis at
Kandalaska, Russian Lapland, thru
Murmansk, dated July 80. 1t said the
ambassador left ArchangeI ON the
evening of July %. accompanied by
the chiefs of the diplomatic corps Of
Great Britain, France. Italy, China
Japan, Serbia and Brazil.
The ambassador said the last ca
blegram he had received from the
state department. was dated JulY &
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02
LOST 844 PLANES
Huns Suffer Heavy Destruction
of Air Craft.
Only 325 Allied Machines
DOWned by Germans.

London, Aug. Eight hundred
and forty-four enemy airplanes were
brought down by the allies during
July, while 325 allied machines were
lost during the same period
British aviato-s accounted for 40
planes; French, 290; Italians. 1O6 Bel
CLANS, 4; Americans. 8. In addition,
26 planes were brought down in the
Balkans and five in Palestine.
The Germans destroyed 316 allied
planes and the Bulgarians five and the
AuStrianS four
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02
BIG CATTLE RECEIPTS
July Run at Chicago Breaks All Rec
ords for Same Month.

Chicago, Aug. 2.-Statistics made
public at the stock yards here today
showed the cattle run of last month
the largest of any July. There were
314, 900 cattle and $4,000 calves Over
100000 hogs thru the pens was the
largest July run since 1901. The aver
age cost of hogs for the month was
SITS.
The hog receipts were second high
est on record here. Near record for
hogs receipt are ascribed to recent
heavy government orders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02
BRITISH In RAIDS
German Artillery Active Soutb
'Somme and South of Yprcs.

London, Aug. 2.-The British ave
carried out raids at Festubert, n"rth-
west of Lens, ard at Albert. in the
Picardy sector, and have captured sew
eral prisoners, according to a sta:e-
ment issued by Il war office tofay.
The German artillery. the statement
says. has shown increased activity
south of the Somme and soutE Of
Ypres- while it has been active nrrth
Q Bethune and cast of Hazebrouck in
the Lys sector.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02
LEAPED FROM PLANE
Army Aviator in Texas Dropped 1000
Feet From Flaming Machine.

Dallas. Tex. Aug. Am army avia-
tor. from Love field. whose name has
not yet been released by camp off,
cials. met a horrible death near here
early today. when he leaped from his
burning machine 1000 feet in the air
Farmers declared the plane sudden
ly burst into flames when it was over
n cotton field The pilot leaped to
escape burning to death. The ma
chine was consumed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02

Temperatures today average 10 de-
greeS above normal.
Thursday broke all records for Aug
ust 1 in TC<eka, according to the re-
ports of S. D. Flora. local weather
meteorologist- The thermometer -ose
to 1902 in the afternoon.
The skies, overcast with thin clouds
this morning. kept down the temper
Continued on Page Two1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02
Launch Another Vessel.

the bridge of ships to France, the
Lake Buckeye" was being prepared
here today for its journey to salt
water The $50" ton vessel eighth
launched since the war program be-
gan took the water yesterday without
ceremony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02
FAIR TONIGHT, SATURDAY

Looks Like More 1OO-Degrce Tenn
peratures-Thursday Broke Record
FORECAST FOR KANSAS-Fair to-
night and Saturday. Not much change in
Temperature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02

WHY go TO Berlin when we can wipe
'em cut in France?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02
Feeding Refugees

Far IN the rear yesterday. while on
his way to the front lines. the corres-
pondent saw a pretty picture at Cha
teau Thierry. Refugees were still re-
turning to their ruined homes, and
men, women, children and babies
were eating doughboys' food from
rolling kitchens.
But in contrast to this picture were
the hundreds of graves all about. with
earth roughly heaped above and a
helmet atop. The fallen mems names
are stenciIed on the crosses above the
American graves; the Germans are
marked only by boche helmets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair tonight and Saturday. Not
much change in temperature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
VIII Win Ont.

The recent statement sent out from
Washington regarding his candidacy
for the Senate by Hon. William J.
Harris should put a quietus on those
who have been industriously circulat-
ing reports that he did not propose
to stay in the race Mr. Harris will
unquestionably be in the race to the
erd, and will win out-Rome Tribune
Herald
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
SeabOdfd Air Line
Fhe Progressive Railway Of The SGuib

Fhe Progressive Railway Of The SGutb
Leave Americus for CerdeIs. Ro'
eheIie, Abbeyille, Helena, Lyons, Col
lius, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond,
Portsmouth and points East and South
I2:sl p n.
1;&0 g. IN.
Leave Americas for Cordele, Able
lille, Helena and intermediate points
5:1s p. n.
Leave Americas for Richland, Co
ambus, Atlanta. Birmingham, Hurts
boro, Montgomery and points West
and Northwest.
s:eS D. N.
Seaboard BUFFET Parlor Sleeping Car
on Trains 13 and IA arriving Americas
from Savannah 10:40 .. m, and ieav-
ing Americas for Savannah 1920 a. m.
Sleeping car lea7ing for Savannah at
f:20 a. m, will 0e open for passeng-
srs at 1O:40 p. N.
For further information a1ply to H.
P. Zverett, Local Agent, Americas.
Ca; C. ". Small, Div. Pass. Agent,
Savennah, Ca; C. P. Ryan, c. P. A..
Norfolk. Va.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
Has the Race Wen.

The Valdosta Times says: Some
of the slick Georgia politicians are
trying to get Hon. Andrew Cobb into
the senatorial race, the object being
to divide the opposition to Hardwick.
The trick ought not to work. Mr..
William J. Harris appears to be the
logical man to put against Hardwick,
and Harris now has the race won"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
Are you patriotic ?

1t doesn't make us mad for a lady
to call up and complain that her paper
hasn't come. We're glad to know that
she appreciates it that much. And we
hope she'll call again-whenever her
paper doesn't come
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

An unknown correspondent sends
US this: Here's one of ehLassies
o. Lee Street: Mrs. Luke Mathewsla
says when she was growing up the
girls didn't lift anything except their
eyebrows when they crossed muddy
place in the road"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

You can always tell a married man.
He is the fellow who used to buy a
Gwc-pound box of candy once week,
ssut now buys one-pound box once a
month
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

Down In Savannah they're having
aght on the price of ice. Evidently
arying to fool themselves into believ,
ing that summer has comet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

In Germany the ladies are wearing
skirts made out of paper We'd hate
30 be out on the street when a good
hard shower fell unexpectedly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
F. and A. M.
WASHINGTON CAMP, No. IA,
p. @. 8. of A.

Meets every first and third Monday
nights in p o. S. of A. Hall, No. 21S
Lamar street Ali members in good
standing invited to attend. Beneficiary
certificates from $4,000 to 100000
issued to members Of this camp.
T. E. CASTLEBERRY, President.
O. D. REESEf Recd'g. secy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

Secretary Baker says that some of
the men who have married since last
april are slackers. Huh, he must
have some confidential information
from their wives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

A man brought us five dozen fresh
eggs and two pounds of country butter
today We don't know whether he
Ens under bond or not.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

A lot of second lieutenants don't
Esant peace declared for a year yet.
It viii take them that long to pay for
all their uniforms.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

If those ladies who object to our
paragraphs would only write a few
themselves. they might be satisfied
and they would certainly save us lot
Of time and thought
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

We hope these ladies who sing with
"a great deal of feeling" don't feel as
bad as they sing,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

Every time woman lays a scheme
q catch man she feels like cackling
like hen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

ANY time a man can owe money to-
a grocer these days you can put it
down that his credit is good anywhere.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

Most men feel that it is all right to
forgive their enemies, but they want
70 get even with them first
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

They say that when a second lieu
1enant goes in to buy an engagement
ring he a1awys buys at least half a
dozen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

They're talking about appointing
clothing administrator. To regulate
the length of skirts, we suppose.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

sCamoufage is all right, but, honest,
we do think the women ought to Hoov-
erie on paint and powder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

Incompatibility of temperament con-
sists largely in the husband refusing
to get mad when his wife does
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

You who are kicking on the price
of eggs, suppose you lived in South
Africa, where ostrich eggs weigh
three pounds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
GEOGRAPHICALLY SPEAKING

Men may come, and men may go,
But woman is going to finish her row
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

How would you like to see the Kai-
ser's face on a ten-dollar bill?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
AMERICUs CAMP, sOs, WOODMRN
OF THE WORLD.

Meets every Wednesday night in
iting Sovereigns invited to meet with
Fraternal Hall, Lamar street. All Wis
ors welcome. c. J. WILLIAMS, C. C.
NAT LeMASTER, Clerk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

Georgia, February s, 1918.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-13
OPPOSITION TO GREATER WHEELING

The Mayor influential citizen announces
WhenS or rar
in effect that "aT"o0 mas
good fire department. Eoou sewerage ~
good police protection and about | ~
Is admirable
admiration Warwood and comedies
The OF the good streets OF "arwood were
Panhandle Traction company lis
corporation its sewerage was generally
provided by the companies various sections of the
their
instead Of appearing taxation War
protection police protection Nooa' goes
in will need them nuc more
NO reflection upon tho the community to say
the things be less cHe" ~
pad fighting particularly must this be the case '
supplemented by force from " " w
city Of Wheeling Inc growing IoP
demand police Woec'""
service Will need JUST 'Ae'
which Wheeling FURNISHES 10 It's o"
unit public service 'or ~
and smaller units can Go It, "
s;on ~ all nunpa Wheeling into Greater
government acting lot all using " "
bnd resources most needed and S GILL
helpful
overlook the fact
So, ber NOR his fellow Wheeling
that he has interest IN 'e
department in costly fire in Whseus might mean 10 m
1t certainly would inca" oS'
opportunities scores OF men hE IN "e1
-,.n communities department in Wheeling 'S
o,id.,c property and
occupations and business
~ many citizens When the putocrats CT "ar" o
to 90 "
,mna IN Main street citizen of Wheeling does lac '
ba much interested Ill Inc "e
community They 90 ousl
ness here and living here and anything that INJURIES
Whsine il the long run injuries n" ''
escape this much he% "nay Try inc Sc 'HS m
movement to make Wheeling and
d5rent suburbs which all share the responsibilities an" "
viii all share the Oen'"''
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-13
4 HARMONIOUS PARTY

- Hon. Virgil l.. Highland proves HIM
self 4 good party man, ~ we'll rs /"
good sportsman. by promptly anu
rhecrruily Acknowledging tn" victory 81
hrs lx,d:nS opponent and t"ndrrin;; h'!n
his best services in tn" fall rh'ni'hi|'i'
M ono who knows Mr.. lhghlHn" w"u'i
have expected HIM L. DO otherwise. MS
conduct in this matter IS Of Il somewhat
pleasing contrast with that OF particle
nan,s in ui!,cr contests. TIL" l'"rnhiI-
,.au rarity will go into the GuniHI%n
this year united and harmonious. IN"
nominees for all congressional places
nro men Of character and ability men
Of LOYALTY and Of high ideals. ThE
arc fitted to servo tho .tmcrichu i'"ii"
+, the present great crisis. They VIII
siaud for Il vigorous prosecution -; ih'
,ro-. for honest and ranabl" admini:iEa-
;inn Of all public affairs. In everything
that is good and Iatrintic they Will S'N'
Mr. Wilson's a,iminist ration just az
loval support "a any rubber stamp con-
errss,nan could. but they will not S'h'r'
for inr,nprtcncy projected. or Ter us
honesty shielded. ur for Numbering AMI
,urI,-hoadrd Ignorance lnainlhih'i III
bi,.r, places. The people need IN NE
Congress- Of tn" United States men "'
,h,, bi~b character that tho Republicans
! oftor III their candidates.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-13
-
THE RUSSIAN MANIFESTO

. .-Your allies have ncr forgotten you.
HHe remember all tho services your
heroic army save rs in the early years
Of the-war.
'.We are coming. as friends. to help
YOU save yourselves from dismcmber-
1nent and destruction at the hands az
Germany. which Is trying TO cnslavc
YOUR people and use the great resources
of your country to its own ends.
.JSe wish TO solcmnly assure you that
1rhfle our troops arc entering Russia to
assist you in your struggle against Ger
many We shall not retain one foot Of
YOUR territory. We deplorc the civil
war that divides you and the internal
discussions that facilitate Gcrmany3
plans OF conquest"
Above arc the inspiring words OF n
proclamation with which tInGllsh.
Frcnch and American representatives
announced the landing on ltussthn soil OF
srnall military forces ut ArchnnSnl and
H1adiyostok. Thcy sound IL note Of high
eudearor: they put tho war activities
NJ the Allies on Il I!nnn mover before
,r,eached IN q great International cor
ro,c+ Gradually this war has taken on
- spiritual character. Ench day It has
,h.cone moro and moro wHr on the
,nart Of tho free and pence loving people.
No- thu privilege Of living their own
w,,,.o, travelling in their own ships:
4r,,ascttns their own business md gov
.IntnS themselves without asking the
rorsent of a foreign power and without
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-13
THE AIRCRAFT SCANDAL

before the Senate Military Affairs
Committee on Aircraft. Saturday. Sec
rotary Of War Baker ia reported 10 have
had a ver. unpleasant time. While tho
proceedings OF the corlnlit.ce were con-
Quoted In secrecy and tho members OF
the committee. as we'll as Mr.. Eakcr him
self, declined to make statements. 1t Is
understood that the session was heated
one. Tho committee Ia composed nE
three Democrats and two Republicans.
Tho chairman Is Senator Thomas from
Colorado, one OF the leading Democrats
IN the United States Senate. In Its &C
count OF TIL. Proceedings. the Ihiladcl-
ph!a Ledger has the following:
Members OF tho Commits" to-day
said that they har" disclosed many
startling fartS. showing uncalicd-for
delay. in tho producttnn OF piaus for
the army. due chiefly u prolonged OK
r.rt,ncnting. which the committee
tors not believe was necessary.
Numerous Instances Of graft IN tho
awarding and nllng of contracts for
nfrplanes camr 10 the attention or tn"
committee in the course g; rs inrc$tl-
catton. the members said. hut In each
instance, rrIGrn'" WIZ turned over 10
C'hMrloa F.vnna Hughes. who IS making
Il criminal Investigation Of tho failure
Of the n!rcrnft program for the Depart
nent Of Justice.
THE report OF tho Srnu,r suh-cornmit-
tee will deal only with tho cnurns FOR
tho fmil-t!own in the prcgrnm for turn
INK out the thousands OF nlrplanrs TINT
the ether ALLIES asked OF tho United
States when this country entered tho
war. said Senator Thomas"
The development OF American aircraft