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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-31
International Control of EN-
pIoyment Conditions Coming.
English War Cabinet Is COnsid.
ering the Proposition Now.
WILL ADOPT The PLAN
London Express Forecasts q
Permanent Court for World.
Regulation. Would Be n Death
Blow to All ''Sweating."

London, Dec. 31.-The British war
cabinet is considering a proposal
which may have an important bearing
on future labor questions thruout the
world. according to the Express. The
proposal is to ask the peace conference
at one of its earliest sessions to ap-
point a commission to inquire into the
question of an international adjust
ment of conditions of employment and
to submit plans for a permanent in
ternational court and organization to
secure joint action in such matters.
1T is certain" says the newspaper
that the suggestion will be adopted
and it is also certain it will result in
an organization as part of an active
league of nations to prepare the way
for international regulation of condi-
tions of employment which will be a
death blow to sweating The French
government is cordially sympathetic
toward the proposal. Two or three
employers of labor and an equal num-
ber of workmen's representatives will
probably accompany the British dele
cation to the conference as advisers
In the labor matter"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-31
BIG DROP IN ''FLU''
Only 3,6s3 New Cases Reported
in Kansas Last Week.
Snow Drifts Had Much To Do
-+>@ With the Decrease.

Snow drifts broke the backbone of
the, flu epidemic in Kansas last week
and enforced closing orders. according
to DR.. j. J. Sippy, state epidemiologist
in the office of the state board of
health. Reports compiled today in the
offices of the state board showed
3,623 new influenza cases in the state
last week. II was the lowest record
for any week since October /.
In three months the state has regis
tered a total Of 132.696 influenza
cases. For the first time in that
period. however. the number of new
cases in any week fell below the 5000
mark. 1t is believed that the flu epi-
demic in the state is now overcome
and that precaution and care will
block a third wave of the disease.
Three foot snow drifts were
mighty big help in enforcing closing
orders and keeping people at home"
Doctor Sippy said today in comment
ing on the new low record. ut looks
as tho the situation is now well in
hand. But lot of the credit is due
to the snow"
The record of last week showed
drop Of so per cent in flu cases as
compared with the previous week.
when 9,70O new cases were reported.
The high mark in the state came in
the week ending December Z, when
the state totals showed 1856 new
cases. A decline came in the week
ending December IA, when 14,0s7
cases were reported. The figures at
this time are far below those following
I'll e original flare up of last fall
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QUIET new YEAR
Few Celebrations in Topeka
Tonight and Tomorrow.
Many Parties Called Of Be
cause of the Storm. y

Tonight. wrapped in a mantle of
white, but with hearthstones burning
brightly, Topeka will watch the old
year out and the new year in
Celebrations will be lacking, but
from many a home will come the glow
of expectancy that before another
New Year members absent somewhere
in cantonments or somewhere in
France will again be present. Busi-
ness houses closing their doors on a
year of war conditions will open them
Thursday to begin the reconstruction
promised by peace.
The storm today has caused a can
collation. of many church watch par
ties and celebrations. A few. it is re-
ported will be held despite the diff
Guilty. Others will be held New Years
day. Special New Years services are
announced in several churches.
General Holiday Tomorrow.
From over the state comes word
that many towns will receive the New
Year while isolated from the rest of
the world. the snow having made
railroad lines impossible and des-
troyed wire communication. Several
trains, loaded to capacity, with pas
sengers including many soldiers. are
being held in Western Kansas be-
hind blocked rails.
Public offices and practically all
business houses will be closed all day
tomorrow. Topeka will observe its
New Years Eve and New Years Day
as a night and day of rest. New
Years cheer, of course, will be miss
ing, but SO will the headaches to-
morrow morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-31
P0INCARE COMING
French President Plans a Visit
to United States.
He Will Come After the Peace
Conference Is Over.
Copyright, 1918. by the United Press.)

Copyright, 1918, by the United Press)
Paris, Dec. 31.-President Poincare
is planning to visit the United States
after the peace conference
He revealed this today during an in
terview with the United Press in
which he forecasts that France, the
United States and the allies in gen.
eral, will enter the conference al
ready agreed on the bases for peace.
No dates and no details have been
fixed for Poincare'S visit, but June
or July has been tentatively suggested d
to him. fs
Naturally" he said with a smile,
''as president of the country where
the conference will be held, 1 will
be unable to leave before it is ended
Are No Differences.
Reports of material differences
among the allies, Poincare declared
then reiterated-are mere fabrica-
tions.
Il do not foresee the slightest trou-
BILE in arriving at complete accord,
even to the Details he said I'VE
are already in harmony on general
lines. The details will be settled as
soon as the delegates get down to
work. 1t will take some time, of
course, as there is tremend Gus
amount of detail"
Poincare early directed the CONVEX
sation to President Wilson's presence
in France in an evident desire to show
his appreciation of the American ex-
ecutive's visit.
We are particularly happy over the
CONTINUED on page Twol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-31
$4,000 Will COME
Pershing Tells of Additional
Units From France.
329th and 33Oth Infantry, With
Airmen, Return.

Washington. Dec. 31.-General
Pershing notified the war department
today that additional units with a
to'{1 strength of approximately $4,000
men had been assigned for early con-
voy home. They include the 329th
and 330th infantry of the S3rd divis-
ion with strength of more than fifty
officers and 3,4oO men each and the
4th regiment, air service, including
about 16 aero squadrons.
Who They Arc.
The organizations ordered home in
clude: -.-
The s2sth and 33Oth infantry regi-
and 6,S82 men; 116th engineers and
train of the .s41st division with 26
officers and 1900 men and the 54th
field artillery coast artillery corps.
106 officers and 2,429 men.
The remainder of the organizations
are composed of aero squadrons aver
aging four officers and $50 men,.
The aero squadrons are the lend,
two officers and 81 men; 4S3rd, four
officers and 154 men; 4S9th, four Of
ficers, and 154 men; 490th. four Of
ficers, and 152 men; 31st, five officers,
$50 men; 32nd, five officers. 135 men;
33rd, five officers, 142 men: 37th,
five officers, 143 men; 640th. four Of
ficers. 155 men: 43rd. five officers.
14S men: 101st, four officers, 154
men; 257th, four officers. $50 men !;
469th, two officers. 116 men; 1S4th.
two officers, 147 men.
The following mechanics compan-
les: 18th, three officers, 161 men !;
18th, three officers, 152 men; 18th,
one officer, 1856 men: air service cas-
ual company No. 2. two officers. 1s5
men.
The 4th, 55th. and 57th Pioneer
infantry companies; 164th field hos
pital, two officers, SIS men; chemical
warfare service casual company No. a.,
four officers, $50 men.
The 54th Field Artillery and the
10th Engineers also were among the
units designated for early return.
Aero squadrons- included are the
21st. 30th. 31st. 32nd 33rd, 37th, 43rd,
162nd, 101st. 257th, 1S4th. 483rd.
4s9th. 490th, 469th, and 640th,- and
air service mechanics include the
18th, 18th and 10th companies. The
organizations of the fourth. 55th and
57th pioneer infantry and 164th field
hospital also are designated. as is a
casual company from the air service
and one from the chemical warfare
service f-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-31
GIVE IT "ONCE, OVER"
BoIsleviszn Receives Serious Consid-
Grafton From the Americans.

Paris. Dec. 31.-Bolshevfsm has
been given serious consideration by
the American delegates to the peace
conference especially since the receipt
Of dispatches indicating progress of
the German Bolshevik element toward
gaining control in Berlin.
Altho the United States has not
officially recognized the Polish gov
ernment. it has recognized the indie
pendence of Poland and the American
delegates in Paris have conferred with
tie Polish Representatives here.
While the American delegation will
make no statement concerning pro-
lection to be given Poland and
Esthonia. they are apparently inclined
to prevent the Russian Bolsheviki
from dominating those countries
Urtil the conference convenes it will
be difficult for the allies to take pre-
yentive measures. aitho the sufferings
of the Poles and Esthonians appeal
strongly to the Americans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-31
NOW COMES THE
: LEAGUE TO SAVE
- LIFE OF WILLIAM

Berlin, Dec. 2S.-A league for safe
guarding the life and freedom of the
former kaiser is being formed today
under the auspices of the Tages Zei-
tung, which recently advocated estab b.
lishment of a democratic monarchy.
A general appeal has been issued to
the people. urging them to join the
league. All former diplomats and
crown councillors have been asked to
place themselves unreservedly. at Will
helms disposal The argument is ad-
vanced that the league would lend
great moral support TO Holland in
protesting extra dition of the former
kaiser.
Prince Henry, in declining to head
the league, suggested Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg in his stead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-31
Want LARGE navy
Congressional Opposition to
Plan Now Is Disappearing.
When Bill Goes Before House
1t VIII Be Passed.

Washington, Dec. 31.-Congression-
al opposition to the Administrations S
policy of the worlds largest navy"
which a month ago looked threaten
ing. is disappearing.
All indications today are that when
the naval.bill embodying this policy is
carried before the house. there will
be some squabbling. a great deal of
jockeying for political position, but
little real opposition.
The whole-hearted- endorsement by
the president of "a. big navy policy
has swung many to that side.
Many little navy" men have ex-
perienced a genuine change of heart
because of the lessons that the war
has brought home to this country.
Those who are still inclined to fight
extensive naval construction are fear
full that such a move will abruptly end
their political careers.
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He Will Answer Clemenceau at
the Proper Time.
Leaves England Well Satisfied
With Results Accomplished.
GOES BACK TO PARIS TODAY
Sees French Premier Ready To
Give Up Great Deal. -
President Will Go to Rome ON
Wednesday Night.

Dover, Dec. 31.-President Wilson
will reply to Premier Clemenceau's
speech regarding balance of power
at the proper time
The president left England today
perfectly satisfied with the results he
had accomplished and not in the least
disturbed by Clemenceau's statements.
A careful analysis of the speech in
dicates the French pyemfer is pre-
pared to concede much in the interest
of right. His attitude is not regarded
as any cause for alarm, 3
Wilson's last act before his depar<-
ure was to telegraph to King George.
thanking him for his hospitality and
wishing him and his family a happy
New Year and peace and prosperity
for Great Britain. t-
sailed From Dover.
Dover, Eng. Dec. 31.-President
Wilson and his party sailed from
Dover for Calais at 1920 o'clock this
morning on the Brighton English de-
stroyers were to escort the ship half
way across the channel and French
boats the rest of the way. 9a
Left London Today.
London. Dec. 31-President Wilson
left London on his return to France
at $50 this morning. bringing to q
close one Of the most momentous
events in British history
There was no doubt that the peo-
pie as well as statesmen, felt the
presidents visit had accomplished a
complete understanding of British and
American aims.
AS the president departed. his
sweeping declaration at Manchester
against "a balance of power" togeth-
er with Premier Clemenceau's open
advocacy of return to that ancient
form of alliances filled the public
mind.
While newspaper headlines empha-
sized Clemenceau's quotation OF hfS
conversation with President Wilson,
interpreting it as showing the presi-
dent is agreeable toward Britain's re-
tention of control of the seas. private
conversation revealed that the real
significance in the premier'a speech
ing peace theories are coming out
into the open. sr
Hoped for Alliance.
Ground for saying Wilson's remark
does not admit of unqualified inter-
pEetation was given here by frjenda
speech ended hopes cherished in some
quarters that he would accept a COM
promise in the shape of an Anglo
American or quadruple alliance In
cluding France and Italy.
General opinion seemed to be that
with the contending views now frankly
expressed. much Of the argument that
would have been reserved for the
peace conferences will be disposed of
before the sessions get under way and
that the public will get full benefit
Of both sides of the problems.
Goes to Rome Next.
President Wilson will remain in
Paris until late tomorrow when he will
leave for Rome There he will visit
King Victor Emmanuel, Pope Bene-
dict and the Methodist college. re-
turning to Paris the first of next week.
Premier Lloyd George left for his
country place today for a brief rest
before going to Paris.
The final ceremony of Wilson's visit
to London was a dinner at Bucking-
lContinned on Page TKo.l
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Court Records Show One Di-
yOrce in Every 4 Marriages.
Police Have Made 1884 Arrests
During the Year.
WAS LIGHT YEAR IN COURTS
Majority of Criminal Cases
We're for Liquor Violations.
Large Number Of Juvenile De-
linquencies Are Shown.

An average of approximately 25 per
cent of the marriages contracted in
Shawnee county end in divorce, ac-
cording to the records of divorces and
marriages for the year 1918. APP
proximately 40 per cent of the civil
suits filed in the district court are for
divorce. altho those that are dismissed
or denied are numerous, rendering
about 25 per cent of the total number
of civil cases handled in this court
prayers for divorce that are granted.
During the year a total of 1913 couples
were divorced in the district courts.
There were 1855 marriages. There
were $50 marriages in 1917. making a
decrease of S4 for this year.
Few Criminal Cases.
The year just passed has been light
er than usual in all the courts. The
number of notorious crimes commit
ted has been exceedingly small, altho
there is undoubtedly an increase in
liquor criminal cases, but as whole
the criminal dockets are not burdened
with as large a number of cases as
usual. In the court of Topeka 34S
criminal suits we're instituted, a de-
crease of 65 cases compared with
1917. The district court handled 354
criminal cases. many of which came
thru the court of Topeka or were ap-
decrease of II cases compared with
1917. The records show a slight in
crease in statutory offenses and prose-
cutions for passing worthless checks.
The district court handled 653 civil
cases. including divorces, in 1918, as
compared with 760 in 1917. In the
court of Topeka 824 cases were filed
as opposed to 1921 in 1917. The fact
that garnishments can no longer be
brought against railroad employees is
responsible for this decrease, it is
said. Previous to this ruling by Di-
rector General McAdoo. from. 25 to
80 garnishments were issued in the
court of Topeka every month.
Many Delinquency Cases. e..
There was a considerable increase
in Juvenile delinquency, attributed by
the probation officers to the fact that
the fathers and older brothers of a
very large per cent of the boys of the
county are in the army, leaving the
youngsters without the guidance of
the older and stronger members of the
family. Seventy persons were adjudg
ed insane as compared with SO in
1917. This includes feeble minded
cases.
The police department made a total
of 1894 arrests during the year and
collected a total of $6,445.S0 in fines
up until December /, the fines for
which month will total about $500.
The arrests by months were as fol-
lows: January, 129; February, 240;
March 275: April, 2OS; May 159;
June, IT'S; July, 243; August, 23S; Sep
tember, 22S: October, 146; November
1877; December, 127.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-31
time WILL TELL
Next Six Months VIII Decide
the Irish Question.
So Says Edward ShOrtt, Chief
Secretary of Ireland.

London. Dec. 31.-"The coming six
months will decide whether the Irish
question will be settled peacefully or
bloodily," Edward Shortt. chief secre-
tary for Ireland told the United Press
today.
The Dublin convention next month,
at which an attempt to form an Irish
republic may be made, is expected to
be the deciding issue.
THE Sim Feiners have an oppor-
tunity to show their capability." Shortt
continued. Sane, cool action is now
of the most vital importance for Ire
land We will not permit any advo-
Gates of extreme physical force to gain
control of the situation.
81 do not consider that the large
Sim Fein vote in the recent parlia-
mentary elections show a demand for
separation from England. 1 believe
that from 60 to 20 per cent of the Sim
Feiners can be persuaded to accept
home rule"
From other authoritative sources,
the United Press learned that the
Dublin convention undoubtedly will
constitute the most important event
in modern Irish history. 1t will be
attended by the Sim Feiners. 1t will
consists of Sim Fein members of par
liment and several nationalist men,
bers and the remainder will be Sim
Feiners specially elected for the oc-
caSiOn.
Will Refuse Recognition.
1t is understood that Great Britain
will refuse to recognize the peace dele
CATION which will be elected by the
convention. AS a result the SubSe-
quent action of the convention will be
highly important. Government Of
ficials declare that any revolutionary
movement would not have the sight
est chance of success.
Well informed Irish officials say
the British government is considering
loan of 100000 pounds (s1O,000-
O00) for the development of Irish in
dustries Army motor trucks will be
provided for road transportation and
naval motor ships will be turned over
to the Irish fisheries. Extensive road
building will be undertaken. School
teachers salaries will be increased
Special provision will be, made for
development of the peat and flax in
dustries
Sir Horace Puckett. it is reported
is forming a new home rule party to
replace the nearly extinct nationalists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-31
FRENCH NEARING KIEv
Volunteer Army Also Is Marching to
the Capital OF Ukrainia.

. Constantinople, Dec. 31.-A vo1un-
teer army and a French force are ad..
vancing from Rumania thru Bessaras
bia toward Kiev. the Ukrainian capital.
according to a report from Odessa
received here.
The advancing forces, the report
says, aim at gaining control of the
railroads between Kiev and Odessa
in the Ukraine.
A French force under General BertheIot
has been In Rumania for more than
month and aided the Rumanians in forc-,
ing the Germans to retire from the coun-
try. Fighting Mt Odessa between the
French and Volunteer Russian forces ON
one side and Ukrainian separatists ON the
other on December IL, resnlted In the
withdrawal of the separatist forces Kiev
for several weeks has been I'm control Of
Ikrainian separatists headed by the leader
Eetlura
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-31
GIRLS. GIRLS. LISTEN!
Lonesome Funston Boys Want To
Correspond With Some One.

A group of soldier boys at Camp
Funston are lonesomeLlonely for the
acquaintance of some mice, charm
ing, young ladies' They have de-
cided to ask thru the Topeka State
Journal that any girls answering the
description, mice, charming and
young should address them and give
them a chance to become acquainted.
The boys assert that they are, them
selves, polite and good natured. Here
are their names and addresses: John
w. Fuller, Company D, 41st infantry;
William Jones, Company c, 41st in
fantry; Clarance BaXium. Company
B, 41st infantry; William Basile, Com
pany G, 41st infantry: ]. B. Smith.
Company NJ. 41st infantry and n. p.
Baker. Company d. 41st infantry, all
of Camp Funston, Kansas.
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THREE new ONES IN
Peoria, Lincoln and Tulsa Want II
Western.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 31.-When
Western league magnates gather in 81.
Joseph, Mo-, Saturday in eheir annual
winter session, three towns will most
likely ask for admission to the league.
Accordingto Mayor Tom Fairweath-
er. owner of the local franchise, Peo.
ria. ILL.,. Lincoln. Neb.. and Tulsa,
Okla, are anxious to get into the
league. 1t is likely that Tulsa will get
the Hutchinson. Kan. franchise. SC
cording to Fairweather. but Peoria
and Lincoln may remain out unless
the league is enlarged.
In addition to working on a sched.
ule. setting a salary and player limit,
the magnates will elect a president
to succeed E w. Dickersoh, now in
France.
Fairweather said Peoria was still
after the Des Moines- franchise but
that the team will remain here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-31
46O,0O0 MEN KILLED
Italian Loss Nearly Half Million
047,OOO Were Wounded In War.

Rome, Dec. 31.-The supreme COM
mand of the Italian army has an
nounced that Italian losses on all
fronts during the war totalIed 460,0 900
dead. OF this number 1862 were
officers. OF the $4,000 wounded, 33,-
347 were officers.
The number of men totally in
capacitated by wounds and disease is
estimated at 500 900
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-31
CONTROL BLACK SEA
Allied Forces Hold Constellation Is
Occupied by the British.

Constantinople, Dec. 31.-Allied
forces now control the Black sea coast
and the British have occupied Batoum,>
which is connected by pipe line with
the oil center of Baku on the Caspian
sea, according to an announcement
made here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-31
ALBANIANS WANT NATION
Allied Commissioners Will Be Asked
| To Restore the Land

Rome. Dec 31.-Albanians in Con-
etantinople have decided to petition
the allied high commissioners for re-
storation of Albania as a nation. ac-
'cording to a dispatch received from
Constantinople today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-31
Terry McGovern Dies From Injuries
in Fight With Britt.

Boston. Dec. 31.-Terry McGovern,
the Philadelphia lightweight boxer
who met frankie P. (Young) Britt of
New B .dford in the feature twelve
round bout at the Central A. A. Mon
day night. died at the city hospital to-
day from injuries sustained in the
fight
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P. O. MEN GET MORE
BurlcsoR Announces Increase
Wages, Effective january 1.

Washington. Dec 31.-Increased
wages. effective tomorrow. for em-
ployes of all departments of telegraph
systems under government control ex-
cept employees at 'non-functional"
offices and messengers, were an
nounced today by Postmaster General
Burleson. Employees in service more
than n year and a half get an increase
of 10 per cent, and those employed
less than year and half per cent
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Blizzard Raging in All Parts
of Kansas Today.
Train Service Crippled-May
Be Blocked by Night.
ZERO IN Topeka TONIGHT!
Mercury Here Began Dropping
at Early Hour Today.
Storm Threatens To Isolate
Hundreds of Kansas Towns.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS:
Probably snow tonight and Wednesday,.
Colder extreme east portion tonight
The shippers forecast warns to protect
36 hour shipments north and west against
temperature of degrees below zero:
east and south against a temperature of
zero.