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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22

allies have been given time to bring
up reinforcements and an opportunity
has been presented for American
troops in increasing numbers to enter
the trenches and familiarize them
selves with local conditions. Further
more, General Foch has been able to
direct limited offensives. at which he
is amazingly odept, and thereby to
improve considerably the allies defen-
sive positions.
Pause Is Un-German.
The German military mind works
SO regularly along the line of con-
tinued persistence that the present
long drawn pause in the west front
operations must be due to unusual
conditions. 1t is two months today
since Won Hindenburg's offensive
began.
The appalling losses suffered since
that time are not in themselves suf-
further pursuit of their coastal OBJ
jectives.
The promise of victory was too
grandiloquently pronounced last March
Tor an abandonment to be accepted
by Won Hindenburg and Ludendorff
after only two months fighting. But
the slaughter of German manic I'd is
very likely to have exercised a pro-
found influence upon the statesmen of
the central empires. They are in
closer touch with public opinion than
are the military leaders and public
opinion in Germany and Austria.
Hungary is increasingly restless, as
time has been provided for a dis
passionate review of the results of
the west front gains compared with
the appalling casualties.
Attention Is Diverted
1t is highly significant that, stimuli
taneously with the halt in the west
front operations the German govern
ment should begin to direct the at
tention Of the German people to the
Teutonic successes in Russia Reports
OF four German kings for Russia s
western provinces are being circulated
and the creation of vassal relations
toward Germany by Ukraine and Fin
land is suggested by the Berlin over
lords.
Even Austria -Hungary's future SUBJ
ordination to the Hohenzollerns is in
timated by the kaiser's statesmen
These antics and others of a similar
intent, are undoubtedly being per-
formed to divert attention of the Ger
| man people from the west front faif-
| ure. 1t is apparent that, tho Won Hin
denburg may be anxious to continue
his policy of slaughter there are Others
! further risks in the west. These oppo-
nents of Won Hindenburg are appar-
emily trying to placate the German
| people for the kaisers failure to reach
| Calais by promising future expioita-
tions of Russia ana Austria Hungary
| If the Germans respond to the lure
| it may be that Won Hindenburg will
| be compelled to abandon his bloody
strategy in Flanders and Picardy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
MAY NOT AGREE
Differences of Opinion May Ex-
plain Stay of Drive.
German Leaders May Fear 10
Resume Slaughter.
MEANTIME The ALLIES GAIN
Still Unlikely That Drive Will
Be Abandoned.
German Peoples Attention Be-
ing Diverted Elsewhere.
MEANTIME The ALLIES GAIN
BY ]. w. T. MASON.

New York, May 22.-Continuai
hesitation to resume the offensive in
Picardy and Flanders by Won Hin
denburg is acting to the increasing
disadvantage of the Germans and
suggests the existence of divided
opinions at the kaiser's headquarters.
There are indications that reorgani-
zation of Germany's shattered divl-
sions along the west front. sufficient
for a renewal of offensive tactics,
was completed some time ago. New
ertheless, Won Hindenburg has post
poned from day to day his apparent
desire to try once more to reach the
channel ports.
During this period of indecision, the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
POSTPONE SOLDIER DANCE
But Sunday Dinner-Reception Will Be
Held as Usual.

The Saturday night soldiers and
sailors dance at the Topeka Chamber
of Commerce community house has
been postponed week on account of
the Red Cross second war fund drive
in Topeka this week. But the Sunday
afternoon dinner-reception will be
held as usual and all the girls will be
on hand. -
The dance part of the weekly COM
munity house program had to be post
poned as the Red Cross second war
fund campaigners needed the rooms TO
hold the closing luncheon of the cam
paign. In fact, arrangements for the
Red Cross luncheons in the Chamber
of Commerce are the accepted order
of things and everything has to give
way to them.
But Sunday afternoon tn~, Woman's
Rota club, in charge of the commun-
ity house entertainments in Topeka,
has announced that the dinne.-- ecep-
make up for the postponed d>.ac> tr,
ladies are making special Preparations
for the dinner part of the Sundey pr
gram. The dinner-reception .5Cnday
afternoon will begin at 8 o'clock .rl
as usual every soldier or sailor VIC
may be in Topeka Sunday is irti. "
to attend.
The boys a-e requested not to bring
girls with them to the reception or
dinner as the rules of the community
house forbid admittance to any but
girls who have received the printed in
vitations to attend. But, fellows, those
girls that have been invited to attend
are the very pick of Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
$500 FOR STAMP
Huge Price Paid for Freak
AerOplane Stamps.
Son of Hetty Green Gets Them
for His Collection.

New York, May "a sheet of 100
of the new postal airpiane stamps but
with the airplane turned upside down,
thru an error made by the bureau OF
engraving and printing at Washing.
ton, has been purchased for $4,000
by Col. E. H. r. Green, Of Texas, son
of the late Hetty Green, it was learn
ed here today.
Over a window counter at the post
office in Washington this sheet sold for
S24. So far as known here this is the
only sheet that escaped the vigilance
of the Washington postal authorities.
Three other sheets were discovered
and were pen-cancelled that their pos
tai value was nullified and these prob
ably will be destroyed.
Were Turned Back.
The stamps bought by Colonel
Green were turned back by a Wash
ington citizen at the stamp window
because the airplane was inverted. In
the line behind this citizen was a man
who sensed the philatelic value of
the sheet and purchased it at its face
value and it reached the hands of a
Philadelphia stamp dealer who today
received a bid of $12,500, prior to the
higher offer made by Colonel Green.
Colonel Green said he planned to
retail a portion of the other stamps
among his friends. 1t is predicted by
philatelists that If the sheet proves
to be the only one in existence, out
side the government ownership, the
stamps will attain a philatelic value
Of $3.50 each
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
COT five RAIDERS
20 to 30 of Them Over London
Big Toll Exacted.-
Two More. Believed To Have
Fallen in North Sea.

London, May 22.-Of the twenty to
thirty Gotha-- machines which took
part in the raid on London Sunday
night, five are reported officially to
have been brought down. Official
confirmation is lacking of the report
that two others fell into the North
sea.
One of the raiders was engaged by
British airman who fired at close
range until the machine disappeared
ina cloud. Shortly afterward the ma
chine burst into flames at a height of
seven thousand feet and fell a blaz-
ing wreck. Another machine was
brought down by anti-aircraft guns in
London. Two others were brought
oown while attempting to escape, one
being destroyed by British airmen.
The fifth was set Attire and fell into
the sea. Few dozen bombs were drop
ped promiscuoasly on certain parts OF
only. no inconsiderable damage to
small dwelling houses. Two fires
were caused in large buildings but
they were soon well under control
Some smaller dwelling houses were
wrecked by the bombs and much glass
was broken.
Swedes Rescued Two!
London, May 21.-Two German air
planes of a new and large type which
lad been forced to land in the North
Sea were rescued by Swedish steam
ers, telegraPhs the correspondent al
Copenhagen of the Exchange Tele-
graph company. These presumably
are the machines mentioned in the
British official air report as having
teen driven down in the sea after the
raid on London on Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
THIS IS THE
AGE OF YOUTH
Strands of Gray Hair May Be
Removed.

Strands of gray hair are unattrac-
tive and very unnecessary and accel-
crate the appearance of approaching
age. Why not remove all traces Of
gray in the hair and possess an even
shade of beautiful dark hair in boun-
teous quantities by the use of La
Creole" Hair Dressing? Used by
thousands of people every day-every-
where-with perfect satisfaction. No
one need be annoyed with gray hair
hair streaked with gray, diseased scalp
or dandruff when offered such prep
aration as La Creole Hair Dressing.
Apply it freely to scalp and hair, rub
bling it in well, and after few ap-
plications you will be delightfully."- sur
prised with the results.
TRY
LA CREOLE. HAIR DRESSING
for gray or faded hair and retain the
appearance of youth. Used by gentle
men in every walk of life to restore an
even dark color to their gray hair,
beard or mustache-
Sold and recommended by Brunt-
Martin Drug Co.. Topeka. Kan. Mail
orders promptly filled upon receipt
regular price. s1.20. La Creole" Hair
Dressing is sold on a money back
guarantee.-Adverti
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
TO DECORATE GRAVES
Children Will Play Big Part in Me-
mortal Day Exercises.

Exercises. in recognition of Me-
mortal day, it is announced, will be
held in every public school in the city
Friday. One or more speakers, prom
inent Topeka men and women, have
been assigned to talk at each school.
In addition to the exercises, the
school children will gather flowers and
have them at their schools before
O'Clock the morning of Memorial day.
The flowers will be collected by motor
cars and placed on the graves of Union
and Confederate soldiers and sailors.
Plans are being completed for the
Memorial day demonstration. Col. j.
w. F. Hughes has been named mar
shall of the parade, and Elmer ].
Burkett, former senator. Lincoln, Neb.,
will deliver the principal address at
the auditorium Memorial day after
noon.
The following is the assignment of
speakers for the different schools Fri
| day afternoon, May "a:
Neal ais and sf DG. 5. G. s Stewart: a' a. ~
Mrs. Jennie Brandon.
Central Park. y :45 p mn SooSer, Mrs.
Julia Gordon !, Mrs d Tl0renee Basby' Mrs
Belya webster, Mrs L. c. Backenstoce and
Douglas. 10 a. nj E. Pennick, Mrs.
Mollie Hunter, Mrs. Clara Stills, Mrs. Rob
| ert Jordon.
Harrison 0 30 4. nv. f. Schoch: Mrs.
Elizabeth Mckittrick. Mrs. Nancy Moon.
Mrs.aB. +. Robey.
Lafayette, 10 a. m.-Otis f. Hungate, Mrs.
! Frank Smurr. Mrs. Annie Lawhun, Mrs.
Belle Eerns-
J Lincoln, 10 a. m.-Hugh T. Fisher. Mrs.
! george Hanley, MrssFlorence shaffer' Will
( i.,wman Hill. 10 a m;..Henry Fl. Hal
! re- Miss Mary Adams, A. N. Debow.
: Monroe 10 a. m.-Elisha Scott. Mrs. Edith
Supple, Sinia McLain, Mrs. Minnie Dol
I Parkdale 10 a. m.-Samuel NJ. Wood. Mrs.
Dora Candy, Miss Gussie Losh, Mrs. Wertz.
| Polk. . D. NV. A. s. Bird. Mrs. D. N.
McGrath, Mrs. Belle Chamberlain, Mrs.
| Parks Bennett.
| Potwin. D. NIL. G. Larimer, Mrs. f.
G. W. Travis. Mrs. G. NJ Bennett.
| Ouinton Heights. 10 m.-Rev. c. f.
Bash, Mrs. Harriet Widener, Mrs. Nettie
State Street. 10 a. m-Rev.- J. s. Swogger
Mrs william Peterson, Mrs. Henry s. Hal
| lock.
F. Wright, Mrs H. A. Black. Mrs. Nettie
Washington, p. ma; NJ; Russell, ]. H
Guy: Mrs Edith Supple E; + k Wolfe: Ke,
ley. Mrs. Hicks. Mrs. Hattie Lormore.
Grant, If a. m.-Rev. B. II. Hobbs, Mrs
B. r. Hobbs, J. W. Priddy.
Msr tiney Mrs d. L. F. Sherman. Mrs. Americs
Mckinley, 10 a. m.-Otis Allen Mrs c. s
Nicely, Mrs. E. G. Mckinley, Mrs. Mary
SMILEY.
buchanan. 2 p. M: NJ; Kimball, Mrs
Elizabeth McKittrick. w. E. Jackson. Mrs
Mary Marshall.
Assumption and Holy Name schools. 1!
r. Coney, Mrs. Milliken, Mrs. Jennie Nc
Mahon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
HUNS MAKE EXCUSES
Military Leaders Try to Explain Dc.
layed Victory to People.

Washington, May 22.-Germany,
slicing her bread and meat rations, is
having trouble at home explaining
why her war lords do not push VIC
toriously on in Italy and France. Dip
lomatic cables today revealed this pre-
dicament American officials pre-
dicted as a result Germany would
make one or two more desperate
smashes in the west and then set in
motion her insidious peace factory.
Troubles in moving heavy artillery
are assigned by Teuton shock alb
sorbers as the reason for the delay
in resuming the west front offensive.
'fUnfavorable weather conditions" IN
Guiding an exaggerated flood on the
Piave, are assigned as the excuse for
the Italian delay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
Firms NEED A KING
New Dictator Says Constitutional
Monarchy Is the Only Thing.

Stockholm, May ga constitu-
tional monarchy is the only form OF
government for Finland. in the opin-
len of Judge Svinhufvud, who has
just been declared temporary dictator
for the Finnish diet. He says he is
convinced that the only way for Fin
land to secure independence and free
dom and a government above party
passion il to choose a constitutional
monarchy.
Judge Svinhufvud said he would re-
fuse categorically to become a candi-
date for the presidency If asked to do
so. He believed that most Of the
members of the Landtag would resign
if a republic were declared. He
added that 100000 marks were
subscribed during the first week Of
the Finnish liberty loan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
PLAN A ROOF GARDEN
North American Hotel at Ottawa Is
Nearing Completion.

Ottawa, Kan, May 22.-In the
course of time Ottawa may have
roof garden on top of the new North
American hotel, Third and Main
streets. Two small rooms to be used
as storage quarters are being bdilt on
the roof now. They will correspond
in dimensions to the quarters in which
the elevator machinery is housed.
On each side of this penthouse will
be big electric sign when the hotel
is completed Work on the various
floors is progressing rapidly. Parti-
tons are being laid and other work
rushed. Plastering will, be COM
menced shortly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
WILL SURPASS BRITISH
By August Americas Army in France
May Outnumbcr Britain's.

Washington, May 22.-Unless the
British army is greatly reinforced in
the next two or three months, it is
likely that by August 1, the number
of United States troops in France will
closely approximate the size of Haig's
forces now facing the Germans.
This startling revelation of gigantic
strides being made by this country in
putting men on the firing line came
from authoritat tive circles here.
Brigading of American troops with
the British continues. Presumably
men from the national army are the
ones used to take their places with
the British.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
MRS. STOKES ON STAND
Faces Hard Cross fr
Espionage Trial Today.

Kansas City. Mo-, May 22.-Mrs.
Rose Pastor stokes faced a gruelling
cross examination today in federal
court where she is fighting to escape
a peoitentiary term for alleged vio-
lation of the espionage act.
Barring her life from the time she
was a cigar girl in Cleveland until
she married into the wealth of the
Stokes family of Newly ork. where all
has been luxurious and happy sine,
she declared she saw the "unfairness'
in the capitalistic system, and it was
for the freedom" of the workers that
she is fighting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
GOT A HUN ON TRIAL
Yankee Flyer Went Out to Try Motor,
Spied q Bochc, Downed Him.

With the American Army N Lor-
raine, May 20, (night). = Captain
David Peterson of Honesda1e, Pa,
jumped into his monoplane this morn
ing for trial spin, to test the motor.
Northeast of Nancy, he spotted a
German biplane. Attacking it, he
forced the boche to drop behind the
German lines. Peterson has officially
brought down five German planes in
four days. but as the encounter today
was not witnessed by any Others he
does not get official credit for bagging
another.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
SULTAN RECEIVES EN-
Austrian Royalty Is on a Visit to Con-
stantinople.

Amsterdam. May 22.-Emperor
Charles and Empress Zita of Austria
Hungary, arrived in Constantinople
Sunday. They were met at the station
by the sultan. the Turkish ministers
and diplomatic representatives of the
central powers. The guests were for
maIIy received at a ceremony in the
Yildiz palace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
NOT FOR SENATE
Ex-Governor Denecn Of Illinois Dc
clines to Make Race.

Chicago, May 22.-Former Cover
nor Charles s. Deneen had declined
today to enter the race for the Re
publican nomination for United States
Mccormick and Mayor William Hale
Thompson Personal. financial and
professional reasons were pleaded by
him..
New Britain herald., 1918-01-28

a5s8 a5s8 a11l1qR.qglYr at Inc Stanley WorkS, < here he was for 12 years in the #roduction department, to accept a sosition with the sales departln ent of he American Chain company of S bridgeport.
 Goodness of Aunt Delias Bread
 avt.
 Luther l.. Kelliam of Harrison street hnployed at the Stanley Works, has
 ben notified that he will be com hissioned a second lieutenant in the Enhance department Harold Newton, q private in the 23 2. s. Engineers, is home on a 15 day Hrlough.
 Lieutenant Edmund Felt of the Nmy aviation corps has been appoint H an instructor in captive balloon ob- &rvation and Ensign Raym ond Searle
 as been appointed an instructor in
 Asoline engine work at the Naval Re- @rve school, Columbia university $ A marriage license has been issued 8 John Cook of Hartford and Susie
 #eregrin of Meriden. @ The following officers have been
 Elected for the o. IT. A. M. Sick Bene- # association: President, William E. #honpson; vice president Ralph J.. Beach; secretary, Robert H. Wilcox; # sistant secretary, Frederick E. Fair
 hnks; treasurer v. A. Clark: direc- Frs, Charles H. Nettleton, Charles E.
 pnes, F. C. Rockwell and Earl Kis-
 lbraeh.
 x The salary revision committee will N eet again this evening to consider # e matter of salary adjustments. Sev- #ral applicants for salary increases Sill be granted hearings. X The Aberthaw Construction Go. of
 oston, which has been given the con- < act for building the new factory for Be New Britain Machine Co. on #1estnut street plans to rush men and aterials here at once and will have ke building ready for occupancy by 5 lne 1.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-28
WORKMAN SUPPORTED
Vincent Garganti, 1g, Smoti1ered in Coal Chute at Stanley Works Burned Under Fuel.

Vincent Garganti, aged 19 years, residing at 107 Arch street, mot 8 horrible death late Saturday after noon at the Stanley Works where he was employed. He was at work in a coal chute. and as one of the chutes became clogged, Garganti went to the top to release the coal. In some unaccountable manner he became caught in the chute and was unable to extricate himself with the result that he suffocated He was not discovered until about an hour afterward when a fellow empioye, noting his absence, climbed to the top of the chute and there found one of Garganti's legs protruding from pile of coal A corps of shoVelers was set at work and Drs. H. A. FL cock and F. T. Fromen were sum nooned. The man was found to be Gead when the bdy was taken from the coal heap.
 No one knows the exact time the accident occurred, as nobody saw the victim when he entered the chute. He leaves his parents in Italy. The
New Britain herald., 1918-01-28
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

In several of the rooms of both buildings today it was impossible to get up any heat. and in some in stances it was found necessary to dis band the classes.
 A meeting of the captains of the girls basketball league will be held to. day in the gymnasium to complete the schedule of inter-clasS games. The senior girls team will play the fresh man team today.
 The first game of the Midget League which was to be played today at the close of school, has been postponed because of the girls game
New Britain herald., 1918-01-28
WINS RACE WITH DEATH
Mrs Emil Miller Rushes Across Con- tinent to See Mother Before Death Takes Her Away.


 Takes Her Away.
 Msr. Emil Miller of San Diego, Cali fornia, won an exciting race across the continent which terminated here Friday evening. when she succeeded in reaching the bedside of her mother, Mr.. Anna s. Andersen, before she nassed away. Mrs. Miller was noti- fled of the serious illness of her mother, and she immediately made arrangements to come east with the hopes of reaching her bedside. Mrs, Anderson managed to rally until Sat urdav night when death finally came,
 The deceased was native of Goth enberg. Sweden, and was e9 years old. She made her residence with her daughter, Mrs. William Appel at 5S Trinity street Another daughter, be- sides the two above mentioned, Mrs Ludwig Herman. and two sons, Gus tave and Charles Anderson. of this city survive The funeral will be held at e:3O o'clock tomorrow afternoon from her late home and at 2 o'clock at the Swedish Bethany church Rev c. F. Pihl will officiate and burial will be in FSairView cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-28
EVENTS TONIGHT

High class photo drama, Fox's the ater.
 Vaudeville and superior photo plays, Lyceum theater
 Moving pictures and vaudeville. keeney's theater.
 Fridhem society, meets in Vega hall. Court Charter Oak. F. of A. meets in Electric hall.
 Star of Good Will lodge. S. of F. meets in Jr. o. U. A. Nj. hall.
 Mattabessett Tribe, I o. R. NJ. meets in Judd's hall.
 Gerstaeckor lodge, I. o. o. F. meets in Turner hall
 United German societies meet in Turner hall.
 A. Harvey lodge, A. o. U. W. meets in Bardecks hall.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-28
DR. COOLEY ILL
etroit Physician Here on Honey moon, is Stricken With Pneumonia at Homo of Father.

Dr. William Cooley. of Detroit kich., son of Dr. George F. Cooley West Main street, is seriously i'll f the home of his parent with pneu- honia Dr. Cooley arrived here 8 hort time ago with his bride to spend lis honeymoon
New Britain herald., 1918-01-28
". X H. SLEIGH RIDE.

Employes in the office of the TraUt &, Hine Manufacturing Co. enjoyed a sleigh party to the Elm Tree lnn' Pennington, Saturday evening. A chicken supper was served at the Inn, uperintendent E. N. Humphrey pe1ng toastmaster for the occasion. Ihe Peerless Trio furnished selections ana a very pleasing evening was enJoyed'
New Britain herald., 1918-01-28

funeral was held this morning at St. Joseph's church. Burial was in the new Catholic cem etery.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-28
GETS COMMISSION

Guy Hutchinson, former Yale foot ball star and until about a year ago a member of the firm of Hart & Hutch inson, which position he gave up in order to take a position with the yVillys- Overland Co. has been given q, commission as major in the ordnance departm He is located in Wash ington, D. C.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-28
LIEUT.. GAMMoNS WEEDS.

Lieutenant Clifford Ganmons of Co. B, 3o1st Machine Gun Battalion of Camp Devens and Miss Sarah Lapham, a teacher of physical cul- ture in Cohassett, Mass, were mar ried at the home of the bride Sat urday afternoon. The groom made a score of friends in this city on the occasion of the benefit football game and minstrel performance.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-28

DOCTOR SAYS
 VINOL IS THE BEST TONIC
Honest Opinion Doctor Gave
 His Patient

Bedford, Ohio.-'T was in a pitiful condition, weak, nervous and run down so I could not do my housework. I had doctored for years and tried everything under the sun. A friend told me about Vino1 asked mv doctor about it, and he replied. Tt certainly is the best medicine that ca n be had today. I couldn't give VOL any better. I took it, and today r am as we'll and strong as any woman could wish to be. and it was Vinol that saved me. Mrs. Frank A. Hor- key, Ash St., Bedford, Ohio.
 We guarantee this famous cod liver and iron tonic for all such conditions.
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New Britain herald., 1918-01-28

High class photo drama, Foxs the ater.