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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
GERMAN LIES.

Turnout the land the kaiser's paid
agents and unpaid sympathizers are
spreading by word of mouth rumors,
criticisms and lies, that aim to disrupt
our national unity and to weaken the
will of our people in the successful
prosecution of our task in the great
world war. Many people aid them In
their insidious work by repeating these
rumors, thru a desire to occupy the
center of the stage in any discussion.
or in some cases because they are so
Hoolish as to believe that the rumors
are true.
In the past few months they have
circulated stories to the effect that the
Masonic orders had protested to the
government against allowing the
knights of Columbus to build "recrea-
ton huts'' for Catholic soldiers in the
camps; that Catholic nuns had been
refused permission to do Red Cross
work unless they wore Red Cross uni
forms instead of their conventual hab-
Its; and that the Red Cross officials
were discriminating against Catholic
soldiers by giving them the '1eavings'
of the society's supplies.
These stories were easily disproved
as soon as they were printed in the
newspapers. but they had circulated
for so long time. imprinted, that
their origin could not be clearly
traced. Only enough was learned to
make it certain that they had been put
in circulation for the obvious purpose
of stirring up enmity between Cath
olics and Professionals in order to Grip
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
LOCAL MENTION

W. H. Wiegand. poultry specialist
from the boys and girls department
of the extension division of the Kansas
State Agricultural college, will hold
meetings at the following school
houses on April 10, IL and IL:
April 1880 p. m. Clover Hill:
Deer Creek Poultry club.
April 11-10:30 a. M, Ayers Poul-
try club; $50 p. m, Priddy Poultry
club; 800 p. m, County Line Poultry
club.
April 12-10:00 am, Benham Poul-
try club: 1900 a. m, Decker Poultry
club; 200 p. M, Seabrook Poultry
club; 800 p. M, College Hill Poultry
club.
Safety razor blades sharpened better
than new. 25c-35c dog. Brunt-M Martin
Adv.
DR.. Lyngar. Dentist sos Kan. Ave
ADV.
Henry Wright is confined to his
home with an attack of mumps-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
ADMIT BIC LOSS
British Tell of Guns and Pris-
Oners to Germans.
Two French BattaIiOns Cut OFF
and Surrendered.

London. April 10.-"In the fighting
yesterday the enemy advanced in the
center to depth of $500 yards"
said General Maurice in d report to-
day 1T is quite certain we lost
some guns. In an advance of such
a depth considerable Portuguese artil-
lery must have been lost and prob
ably a number of prisoners
I'm the retirement of the French
to the line of the Aiiette river, two
French battalions were cut off and
the Germans took about 1000 pris1
oners, said Central Maurice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
LEAVING ARRAS!
Civilian Population Is Being Removed
Huns Three Miles Away.

Paris, April 10.-The civilian popu-
lat.on of Arras is being removed, it
was announced here today.
Arras, which is situated about three
miles west of the German lines. on
the Scarpe river. has been under enc
my bombardment for more than three
wears This bombardment has been
particularly heavy since the present
German drive started.
Similar excavations have been made
of otLer French towns close to the
lines including AmienS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10

1t has been limited from time to
time that the British have not been
doing their share of the fighting.
The suggestion probably was made by
some friend of the kaiser. 1t falls flat
in the face of the fact that parliament
is about to call into the service every
man up to the age OF 81 years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
DONAHUE CASE UP
Atchison Mail Carrier Is Charged
With Taking $500.

Late this afternoon attorneys in the
federal court here began examining
veniremen preliminary to trying the
case against Oscar Donahue, an Atchi-
son mail carrier. charged with robbing
the mails bf $1,000.
Donshue was indicted on five
counts, each charging that he OBJ
tanned money from registered letters.
One count charges the theft of $1,000,
another $500 and three others $4,000
each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
Chanute Woman Exonerated

Chanute, Kan, April 10.-Mrs. Cora
Jenner, who Sunday night shot and
killed her husband, Harry Jenner,
was free today following exoneration
by a coroner's jury, who returned a
verdict declaring that she shot him
while he vas ASA ulting her. The
couple had been separated. The shoot
ing occurred during a scuffle, follow
ing quarrel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10

New York, April REORGANIZATION
paper, months and q months, g. Sterling.
90 day bills, 4.12a commercial, GO day bills
on banks, AIM commercial 90 day bills
471A; demand. 4.751a cables. 5.T6I.
Francs, demand 5I2L cables. 5T0Is Bar
silver, 91% nc; Mexican dollars. 73Ac. Gov
eminent bonds, heavy: railroad bonds
firm. Time loans, firm: 60 days and %
days, 5ai M6; q months. q bid.
Call money, easier; low, 4; ruling rate.
q; closing bid 2ia; offered at 3; last loan,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
DROP GERMAN NAME

Lutherans in Chicago Decide Ameri-
can Church Is Correct.
Chicago. April 10.-The wCrd Ger
man" has been dropped h. the con-
gregation Of Emmanuel German
Lutheran church. In a letter today
to the publishers of the city il is re-
ouested that the German be omitted
from the churcf1's name
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10

1t is reported that it costs the Huns
$4,000 every time they fire the big
gun with which they are bombarding
Paris. This makes those eight chick
ems they killed recently very expen-
sive, when it is considered that they
were not able to retrieve the birds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10

The variety OF talent and APPEAL whicn
is being used is illustrated by prief
section of the list of speakers, Whlch
includes former President Taft. Cen
eral Swintor. Assistant Secretary of
the British war cabinet, William Jen-
nings Bryan. Lillian Russell former
Governor Flynn, Mary P1ckford,
Charlie Chat pin. Douglas Fairbanks
and Harry Lauder. Soldiers from the
allied armies are interesting figures
among the speakers
There is 1. great deal of interest in
the liberty loan trains which sre being
put upon thu road. carrying exhlolts
of the equipment which is used by our
soldiers ana sailors. These exhibits
give the people an idea what their
money is .,eing used for. and also
what a. highly specialized apparatus
the business of modern war requires.
The complete success of the loan is
regarded as a certainty. for the two
former liberty loans have shown that
the American people are ready to
back this war with their money. and
have educated them to the duty and
advantage of being government bond
holders The first liberty loan cam
paign for the sale of two million dol
lars worth of bonds was begun May
4 and ended June IS, 1917 Over four
million subscribers took well over
three billion dollars of bonds. The
second liberty loan began October
first and closed October 27. Three
billion dollars was the amount set
Nine and a half million subscribers
took over four and half billion dollars
of bonds. This record is final proof
that the American people are ready
to support their government with their
money.
Names in the News.
Barrage pronounced bar-raD. The
term is new one in the military vo-
cabulary, and is applied to the act of
barring by means of artillery fire.
By means of exact measurements a
line of guns is trained upon a definite
area, SO that their fire forms a COM
plete screen, behind which a body of
troops is safe. The bafrage line is
controlled by observers who direct the
artillery fire by telephone or wireless.
Questions on the above or any sub
ject upon which the reader desires
information, should be addressed the
Topeka State Journal Information
Bure,u, Frederic ]. Haskin, Director,
Washington. D. c.. with a 3-cent
stamp enclosed for reply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
WIN BACK GROUND
Vigorous British Counter Attack Sue
cessful in Extreme North.

With the British Forces in France,
April 10.-The British this morning
were holding strongly along the new
battle line south of Armentieres after
a night of bitter fighting which was
most intense about the a1l-important
Givenchy hill, on the right wing.
On the extreme north a vigorous
counter attack during the night forced
the enemy to relinquish half the
ground he won yesterday between
Croix de Bac and BAG St Maur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10

New York audience is reported to
havA eheered the name of Sir Roger
Easement and Missed that of Lloyd
George. Have we an Irish Bolsheviki
in this country?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
TROOP TRAIN PLOT?
Rock Island Special Officers Called to
Illinois Town.

Joliet. Ill, April 10.-Rock Island
railroad special officers were called to
Minooka. small station west of here.
this afternoon by reports of L discoy-
cry of plot to wreck a troor special
Railroad officials deny the report.
but admit the troop train due here at
1925 is running four hours late
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
A CALL FOR ARTISANS
Twelve Thouss nd Skilled Volunteers
Needed by April %.

Washington. April 10.-A call for
10000 skilled artisans to volunteer for
war service between now and April 20,
with the announcement that this num-
Der will be made up by a draft call
on that date.
A list of those who have not vol
unteered was made by the provost
marshal general this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
81 ALIENS In net
Cleanup of Huns and Austrians
in Milwaukee.
Two Hundred More Will Be
Taken Up Soon.

Milwaukee, April 10.-Eighty-two
enemy aliens, who are said to have
violated their permits were arrested
early today by agents of the depart
ment of justice.
1t is said about 200 others will be
taken as soon as they can be located
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

CHARLES w. LOWE. sc years old died
this morning at his home, 1913 Kansas ave-
nue.. The funeral win be held at B o'clock
tomorrow afternoon from the home. The
for burial.
The funeral Of Mrs. Mary Longstaff,
who died Monday at her home, 1419 Eas st
Tenth street, will be held from Conwell's
South side chapel at 80 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Burial In Topeka cemetery.
PAUL c. PHARES died Tuesday night
at local hospital. Funeral arrangements
will be announced later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10

Los Angeles became dry" April l
and the Times announces that the
bootIegger already has made his ap-
Dearance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
SEDITION BILL PASSES

Much Discussed Measure Passes SEN
ate and Goes to Conference.
Washington. April 10.-The sedition
bill providing severe penalties for dis
loyal utterances. or those obstructing
the army draft and liberty loan was
passed today by the senate without a
record vote. The measure now goes
to conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10

pie the work of the Red Cross and
hamper the government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10

The British food controller declares to-
bacco is a necessity, and that its prohibition
would be national mjsfortune.t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10

Wall St, New York. April i0.-sTocKs--
The strength of shfppings and coppers and
the relative heaviness OF Investments were
the contrasting features of today's restrict
ed stock market. Sales appropriated roo
0U0 shares.
Trading was virtually at a standstilI in
the afternoon but prices were lower some
rails reacting sharply.
The closing Was heavy. Liberty 3Is's sold,
at 3S.62 to 9S.14, first 4's at 1904 TO $50
and second As at o. to 96.16.
Chicago Grain and Provision Market
Chicago. April 10-CORN-May. SI2TK.
OATS-May. S7kMs1Ac.
PORK-May, $4s1O.
LARD-May. $1,000; July. 5000.
SHORT RIBs-May. s2i.52; July, $780,
New York Cotton Market.
New York. April 1o.-COTToN-spot.
quiet; middling. 3J.oc.
New Orleans Cotton Market.
New Orleans. April 10-COTTON-Spot,
quiet and unchanged; middling, 3i.J0.
New York stock Market.
FURNISHED by T. J. Myers. .,0I y. L. Bldg.D
New York April TO-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10

Lords Flowers satisfy. Tel s27.-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
Chicako GraIn and ProvieIon Markek.
New Orieans Cotton Market.

New York. April I0.-COTToN-Spot.
quiet middliug, 3j.0c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10

New Orleans. April 10-COTTON-Spot,
Iuiet and unchanged; middling, 3i.J0-
Evening journal., 1918-04-13
Wild Waters BACK
OFF State L0HLANDS
High Tides Receding From
Milford and Other Flood
ed Sections
HISTORIC HENLOPEN
LIGHT THREATENED

While skies remain threatening, the
northeaster that has hammereu Della
wares river, bay and ocean front blew
itself out yesterday and ended with a
violent snow storm late in the day.
With the subs.ding Of the gale, the ex-
tent Of damage gradually is being
learned
The sun shone this afternoon for the
first time since Monday.
The water blew iu Jm river and bay
is recedng from the lowlands. The
Wilmington and New Castle c8uscway
was still under water this morning as
was the Red Lion causeway between
New Castle and Delaware City. Trolley
traffic between New Castle and Della
ware City is suspended.
The high tide that oyerilOwed the
business section OF Milford and did
much damage, had gone down cons.d-
erably this morning and no further
danger is feared. While the water from
Delaware bay is flowing out from the
lOwlands OF Slaughter Neck and Cedar
Beach. in Sussex county, the reserva-
ton at Fort salisbury was still under
water this morning.
The mystery over the abandonment
Of an automobile in Red Lion marsh,
south Of New Castle. has been solved.
Lieutenant Ephraim p. Jolls, who is at
his home at Middletown on furlough,
had a narrow escape from drowning at
the Red Lion causeway when an In
closed automobile which he was driv-
ing went into the water nearly 20 the
top Of the machine. The pressure OF
he water made 10 impossible for him
to open the doors Of the car and he was
a prisoner I'm the car for more than an
hour before he succeeded in eXtricating
himself
lie had spent the evening with
friends in New Castle and when ne trav-
eled over the causeway at 9 o'clock the
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1918-04-13

The nature and history Of explosives
and the tremendous growth I'm the
manufacture OF these materials in The
United states during recent years were
the subject OF an interesting lecture
last night before the monthly meeting
Of the Delaware Section OF the Aneri-
can Chemical Society by Dr. Charles l..
Reese, chemical director OF the dupont
Company The meeting OF the section
was perhaps the most successful held
thus far Approximately 800 persons
were present, including many nom
technical men from this city and VIZ
cinity. The meeting was held in ihe
Rose Room Of the Hotel dupont follow
ing the dinner OF the organization. j..
@. Melsndy presided
Or. Reese, after touching on the man
ufacture OF black powder and the brown
powder used In the Spanish-American'
War by our Government. went into ihe
history OF high explosives and discussed
the history and the manufacture OF
dynamite. He told OF the beginnings Of
Continued on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1918-04-13
COMMUNITY SINGS ON
TUESDAYS HEREAFTER

Announcement that Harry Barnhart
VIII lead the Community Chorus for the
next ten Tuesdays, beginning April i6.
has caused considerable comment I'm the
city, In fact throughout the outlying
suburbs. Those Interested in the com
munity Idea as well as boosting VIII
minst0n feel elated that Wilmington
was fortunate enough TO secure Mr.
Barnhari for a period OF ten weeks
Il is expected that a capacity house
will be present at the Tuesday sings
OF the Wilmington Community Chorus,
siuce Mr.. Bamhardt Is not only good
singer, but has the faculty OF also be-
ing a good leader.
Mr.. B0rnharl has just returned from
several weeks az an army camp where
he has been leadlng the soldiers IN their
singing. Those who have heard him
lead a chorus say that his great sue
cess as a leader Is due to his wonderful
personality. a
The officers OF the Community Chorus
wish to Impress upon local people that
the Monday sings" viii be cancelled.
and that all weekly "sings" will be held
on Tuesdays until further notice. The
High School auditorium VIII be used
as usual
Evening journal., 1918-04-13
WAR REVIEW

The west front, from the Ypres
Confines canal southwark TO the Olse
has now practically been welded into
one continuous battleline. This Is
IS miles I'm an airline, but along the
qualifications Of the German advance
Il probably measures twice that dis
tance. The hardest fighting still
continues on the new front In
Flanders where the enemy Is trying
10 reach Bailleul and Bethune. In
Picardy the Germans are again driy-
ing against the French who admit
their slight progress.
Only f6 miles from The la BaSsee
10 the Scarpe river-separate the
southern hinge of the British retire
ment IN the north and the northern
hinge Of their retirement In the
south. Along this narrow strip there
is continuous artillery fighting and
occasional enemy raids There Is
every reason TO believe that Hin
denburg will strive TO straighien out
his line shortly by striking westward
rom Lens, against its center.
4 penetration at this point would
permit a flank attack on Nimy Ridge
and later Arrls, by the enemy's left
wing and against koOs and Bethune
by their right wing.
Nimy Ridge Is recognized as the
key TO the important positions on
this i6-mile front II protests Arras,
the possession of which by the
British is generally regarded as one
OF the chief factors In reilrdlng
IIlndenhurn's adv In Picardy.
Haig today reported heavy lighting
continuing around Wulyernhem, two
miles west of Messines, and Neuye-
Enlyse. q "mile and q half southwest
Of Wulvergham. This indicates that
the Germans have made no great
progress IN the last "a hours. The
rcpulse Of an enemy west Of Mer-
willie. ten miles southwest of Nevues-
EJiysc shows the British are holding
there also.
The British have improved their
positions on the southern end OF The
Flanders salient Haig reporting
slight advance IN the neighborhood
Of Festubert, three miles west and
north OF la BaSsee. Two German
AANNNhN ANNN ANMNAIaNNN NNnA o.
Lacon, three miles northwest of
Festubert and two and a half north
OF Bcthune
The Germans attempt 10 reach
from Tiangard- -En-Santerre is being
frustrated by combined French and
British forces, Haia's report showed.
He reported increased enemy can
nonading north OF the Somme prob
probably around Albert
The Germons arc becoming more
active IN Lorraine. an extensive ruid
against Allied positions In AprrmCnt
Forest, four miles east OF II. MihAl
yesterday being reported I'm the
French commun'que aud United
rress dispatches from The American
front. The enemy goinod slight
foothold in advanced positions. but
later was elected IN counter at
tack BY American and French troops.
Evening journal., 1918-04-13
HOLD AT ALL POINTS
ON FLANDERS FRONT TODAY: FOE
BEATEN BACK TWICE AT LOGON
FIELD MARSHAL HAIC's
ORDER OF THE Day

"The enemy objects ARE to separ-
ate us from the French and destroy
the British army. In spite of his
throwing in already i06 divisions, hc
has made little progress toward his
goal.
"The French arr now moving rap
idly and In great force TO our assis-
lance. There Il no other course but
10 fight II out.
Every position must be held TO
the last man, with no retirement
with our backs TO the wall, be-
lietinO In the Justice of our cause
we must fight TO the end for the
safety of our homes and thc freedom
Of mankind. J depend upon the con-
duct OF each man at this critical mo-
mcnt"
The report OF General Foch TO Gen
cral JOlTrc at the Marne:
MY right has been rolled up; my
left has been driven back; my center
has been smashed I have ordered
an advance from all directions"
General JOffre's message TO French
generals on the eve Of the Battle OF
the Marne.
THE hour has come to advance at
all costs and TO die where you stand
rather than TO give way"
Evening journal., 1918-04-13
GEBMAN BAfTISTS
BUY LIBERTY BONDS

At the annual meeting Of the congre-
cation Qf the German Baptist Church
on Thursday evening, % was decided
that the church invest si00 In bonds Of
the third Liberty Loan. The Rev. Carl
A. schenk is pastor Of the church.
These trustees We're elected L. VOL
ter, A. Snyder, r. Luedke, z. Wonzel,
three years; J. Kuschlng. three years
Or. F. Naveatil, two years.
The following standing committee
was appointed: l.. Walther, A. snyder.
I. N0ltor. E. Wcnzei. r. Wahl p.
Leudke. Dr. r. Naveatil.
Evening journal., 1918-04-13
80 MORE board |
youths ARE Called
Must Report at II O. clock
on Next Wednesday for
Examination
TWO MORE MEN
VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Although but one man has offered his
services TO the United states govern
ment for duty in the Photographic de-
partment as O. result Of the call for
ten such men this week. IL Is hoped
that others will volunteer for this
branch of the service The NO is one
Of the most desi able in the service and
thosc inducted into the service will be
sent Go Madison Barracks, Sacketts
Harb0r. y. Y.
The following men hav eheen induct-
cd into the service through Board No.
.. Luther y. nelrn. who was sent 90
Camp Lee at Petersburg, Va, yester-
day. and pinkus v. kanofsky, VINO left
today for Camp lleigs, Washington ID.
t.. where he viii enlist In the Quarter
masters Department
The following men have been called
FOR physical examination by Local
Board 80. 4. 40 a O'Clock 0n next We'd
nesday morning:
Monroe Ddiion. S2i Orange So.
Robert j. Wendell, Cos Washington ST..
Hsmmle ralliafero, 5i5 Tstnall st.
Franklin NJ. Robinson. S25 Orange ST.
Anglo Fagman. iO6 HaVley 81.
Frederick p. Bowers, 1903 W. 1th ST.
Eugene Blondi. S3i Union 81.
Fged Nell, ilOi Lincoln St
Thomas ONeal. i10s Rowland 50.
Carlton B Lowe. si3 Jackson ST.
Joseph ID. O'Haa, 626 y. Harrison ST.
Michael Schuman, $40 S. 9th 81.
George H. BOst0p0lis. 40i w. Jth So.
John T. Mcmahon. 35 Ivy Rosd.
Gerald Watson. COaiesyille. Pa.
Maite0 Fi0ye. 1909 W. 9th 81
Charles PhilpO. COS Poplar 50.
Joseph papilio. Goa Madison ST
Reginald r. Hallchuch. 9i6 West st.
David Rendino, SOP Lincoln 50.
Continued on PAGE TNNO.)