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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23

If We thought it was any use. we
would try to get into the intelligence
department of the army.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23

Now that we are permitted to know
how many men we have in France,
how many are going over each week
and what they are doing after they
get there, we are all a blamed sight
happier than we have been in a year.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
HUN DRIVE STARTS
CONTINUED FROM FACE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM FACE ONE.
frontal Rheims. Verdun and in the
Champagne the German guns were
tuning up to big time action. Was
that the real battle after all. or
but a side show?" But the roar
and pitch of this ffty-mile battle
on the British front again stunned
speculation. Here was today's chief
action:
St Quentin, one OF the chief points
in the vaunted "Siegfried line" is the
pivot of the German drive against the
British.
IA break through between Cam
brai and st. Quentin, or between st.
quentin and La Fere, would not only
drive a wedge between the French
and British, but would present an i'm
mediate menace to Paris. 1t was be-
tween ROye and Noyon-west of the
St Quentin-La Fere line-that the
Germans in their original line were
closest to the French capital
2-The ground IN this sector is much
drier than in the north. particularly
in Flanders
3-The British communications here
are the least favorable for the de-
fense because they are longest, this
being the southern extremity of the
British front. The British right flank
stands between the region east of
Arras and La Fere.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
BAKER PRAISES MEN
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
mandcd of the general: What size
shell was that" The general told
him it was six-incher. Every
time a shell burst the Secretary
demanded to know the caliber. He
betrayed not the least nervousness.
When he arrived at the most ad-
vanced billets, Mr.. Baker ordered
the car stopped and declared he
wanted to discover how the men
lived. He climbed up a ladder into
a hay loft where a row of fifty-six
cots was stretched out. several stin
tenanted by their owners. Mr..
Baker stopped before a big Iowa
lad. who remained lying down.
What is the matter with you p
asked the Secretary.
I've got the grippe" answered
the man.
That is too bad" said Mr.. Baker.
This sunshine ought to help you.
You seem to have the Germans
where you want them"
You bet we have" growled the
1owan. sticking up a huge hand a.
big as ham. Shake, stranger"
The Secretary did so, smiling. He
passed on. and visited another billet
which had huge chinks in the sides
letting the wind whistle through, al
though 1t was clean. Mr. Bake
laughed. "Dr. Gorgas would be pleas
ed with this ventilation"
Arriving at division Headquarters
the War Secretary visited the base
hospital. Several wounded we're beIn-
carried in just as he arrived Mr.
Baker visited all. asking where thev
had been hit. One man had a shat
tered arm in a bIood-coated sleeve
He addressed the Secretary through
his teeth:
Il amt had much luck vet, but
will get another whack at those
guys"
Mr.. Baker responded THAT'S the
spirit. I'm proud OF you all"
A youngster lying wounded on the
next bed was approached by Mr.. Ba-
ker. who questioned him. the hoy
answering:
I've been given the War Cross hut
the regulations won't permit me to
wear it."
AS Secretary of War" was Mr.
- ASSROhSt' give you Dermig-
sion to wear it," The younpstcr
thanked him earnestly.
Mr.. Baker also witnessed tho
funeral of a youth just killed in ac-
tion. He later visited the first Ameri-
can division to arrive in France. again
going to the first line trenches during
broad daylight, minimizing the dan
ger although a shell dropped forty
feet from the party.
Mr.. Baker visited Capt. Archie
Roosevelt, who is rapidly recoverin@
at base hospital.
During his visit to the front the
guns Kept up considerable activity,
the Germans "straffing" away harder
than usual
Although he has not issued any for
mai statement. the Secretary of War
is tremendously impressed and en-
couraged by the earnestness of the
men the spirit of the troops, and the
thoroughness of the whole American
effort.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
EMBASSY SPECIFIES
U,BOAT TOLL FULLY
New British Figures Compare Ship
Sinking with Building.

Following up the statement of Sir
Eric Campbell Geddes. first lord of
the admiralty. before the British
house OF commons concerning the
ravages of the German C-boats on
allied shipping, the British Embassy
yesterday made public hitherto secret
figures kept by the British admiralty
on submarine losses since the out
break of the war.
Up to January l. 1918, the tables
showed, allied and neutral countries
had lost 1l.S27,572 gross tons of ship
ping due TO enemy action and ma
rine risk" In the same period the to-
tai ship construction for the world
exclusive of that of the central DOW
ers. has been 6.6O6,275 gross tons. To
the latter total is to be added 2,5S9, 900
Eross tons OF enemy shipping cap
tured and brought into service" dur
ing this period, including German
and Austrian ships seized by the
United States when America entered
the conflict
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
ELGIUM STARTS
UNIVERSITY AT FRONT

New York, March 21.-"We have
Just been advised from Belgium that
university has been established at
the front" said Senator Henri La
Fontaine. winner of the Nobel Peace
Prize in 1919. in a statement issued
today making an appeal for contri-
buttons to the Gifts for Belgian Sol
diers' Fund. OF which the Guaranty
Trust Company is depository.
THE younger men are preparing
themselves for the work of restor-
ing Belgium after the war. For the
time being the courses will be con-
fined to law. philosophy. poetry and
rhetoric.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
CHILDREN HATE
PILLS, CALOMEL
and CASTOR OIL
If Cross, Fevenish. Constipated, Give
California Syrup of Figs"

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the dose" mother insisted
on-castor oil. calomel, cathartics
How you hated them: how you
fought against taking them.
With your children it's different,
Mothers who cling to the old form
of physic simply don't realize what
they do. The children's revolt is
well founded. Their tender little I'm
sides" are injured by them.
If your child's stomach, liver, and
bowels need cleansing, give only de-
licious california Syrup of Figs. ="
Its action is positive. but gentle.
Millions of mothers keep this harm
less fruit laxative" handy. They
know children love to take it; that
it never fails to clean the liver and
bowels and sweeten the stomach, and
that teaspoonful given today saves
a sick child tomorrow.
Ask your druggist for a bottle of
California Syrup of Figs" which has
full directions for babies. children Of
all ages and for grown-ups plainly
on each bottle. Beware of counter
feits sold here. See that it is made by
california Fig Syrup Company" Re
fuse any other kind with contempt.
ADV
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
Street ACCIDENTS
Bring 3 TO HOSPITAL
Two Struck by Autos; Negress Falls
from Car.

Knocked down by an automobile
operated by W. Z. Groverman. 1916
Euclid street northwest as he was
crossing near Ninth and F streets
yesterday afternoon, John Z. Ridge
way. 80 years old, 1913 Ninth street
northwest, was removed to the Emer-
Eency Hospital. suffering from in
juries about the head and face. His
condition is not serious.
Clarence W. Malouey. s. years old.
2223 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
was treated at the hospital at Camp
Meigs yesterday afternoon for in
juries received when an automobile in
which he was riding Collided with an
army truck operated by Private r.
Hesson, Camp Meigs, at Fifth and
Florida avenue. Maloney was thrown
against the wind shield and cut about
the head and face.
While alighting from a car at Con-
necticut avenue and y streets north
west, yesterday afternoon. Annie E.
Frye, colored, s. years old. fell to
the ground and was removed un-
conscious to the Emergency Hospital
Her condition is not serious.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
HOLLAND WILL
MAKE ANOTHER
SHIP PROTEST
Minister Here Told to Ex-
pect New Objection to
Seizure Plan.

The Netherlands Minister. Mr.. Phil
ips, was notified by his government
yesterday to expect a new protest
to the United States against the seiz-
ure OF Dutch ships which was made
effective by a White House proclama-
ton last night. At a late hour the
communication had not reached
Washington, but was understood TO
have reached London.
At the legation It was said no de-
tails were known concerning the
grounds taken for a further pro-
test. State Department officials were
inclined to believe the move was
pufIly formal and made for the pur-
nose Of establishing that neither
before nor after the seizure was the
Dutch government agreeable to such
an arrangement.
Admiral Benson, in charge Of op-
erations at the Navy Department.
reported to Secretary Daniels early
in the day the Dutch vessels were
In the possession OF this govern
ment. The Secretary ordered that
each ship be thoroughly examined as
10 Ine COnOlIlOu VI HldSLihGAg' HAA40
and equipment It was not thought
extensive repairs such as would de-
lay the ships in port for any con-
siderable time would be found nee
essary.
Secretary Daniels said the survey
so far made indicated that the ships
were in first class condition. The
vessels will all be armed by the
Navy Department. Conferences will
be held Immediately between navy
authorities and Ship Control Board,
headed b. P. A. Franklin. to de-
termine the service into which the
different vessels will be placed. Size,
speed and manner of construction
will be the determining factors in
this necessary adjustment.
1t was officially announced that
such members OF the Dutch crews
as could qualify, and asked to be-re-
tained. would be permitted to do SO.
The Navy Department is ready with
a nucleus of officers and men for
each Of the vessels.
The State Department announced
that a copy of the proclamation Un-
der which the seizure was made. sc-
companied by President Wilson'S
statement of causes making the step
necessary. was PROMPTLY cabled 70
The Hague.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
SOLDIER, HERO
|. OF ACCIDENT,
IS RECOVERING
Private McCusker Wa S
Burned but Has Recover
ed from Courage Feat.

Dragged back from the brink OF
death by the physicians of the Walter
Reed Hospital. Private John A. Nc
Cusker, jr.. of the Twenty-third En-
gineers, is well enough to sit up and
tell of the night six weeks ago, at Be-
voir, when after an act OF heroism on
his part. three 5O-gallon tanks OF gas
oline burst near him, converting him
into a human torch.
Just as McCusker. who is only %
years old, ran up with fire eXtin-
guisher to put out a fire caused by
the leakage Of gasoline from tanks
and its ignition from the fame OF a
lantern carried by guards, three tanks
burst at a distance of less than Is feet
from him. The boy Immediately be-
came a mass OF flame.
Powerless to help him, his conrad des
stood by. Running UP to his captain
he said. Captain, what shall I do?''
Roll on the ground" his officer re-
sponded.
McCusker obeyed and the action
probably saved his life.
After nrst-aid treatment in Belvoir
Hospital he was rushed to Walter
Reed Hospital with no apparent
chance for life.
Mis- mother. Mrs. John A. McCusker.
OF Waltham. Mass. was notified She
came to Washington Immediately.
and since watched every day by the
bedside of her son through the long
hours of his suffering.
At last she Is having the reward of
seeing him get on the road to recovery.
Young McCusker is being treated by
Maj. Denham with a new burn treat
ment now being used in the hospitals
OF France. Due to this treatment.
such parts OF his face and head As
have grown new skin do not bear the
sign Of a scar.
Since this accident. guards at Bel
voir have carried electric lights in
stead OF lanterns.
While I was burning" said Nc
Cusker, II could hear those tanks
coming down. And kept wondering
how they were doing it,
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
COMMITTEE HEARS
ELECTRIC POWER BILL

How Norway has benefited from
the United States failure to devel-
op its hydroelectric resources was
told the House Committee on In
terstate and Foreign Commerce
yesterday. E. c. Mommson, repre-
senting the electromagnetic Com
pany, said his concern sought in
vain for an American site before it
went to Norway to establish a
plant with $4,000 horsepower ca
pacity.
He said his company was a work
er in aluminium compounds and 9TH
er products requiring a tremendous
quantity of concentrated electric
power.
Testimony before the committee
was almost wholly favorable to the
bill. Only minor amendments were
suggested.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
STAYS
IN RUSSIA TIL
DRIVEN AWAY
Ambassador Announced
Plan Said Likely to Help
Russian Resistance.

Ambassador David r. Francis has
adopted a course in dealing with the
Russian people which 1t Is expected by
State Department authorities greatly
to facilitate the effort to organize re-
sistance against the German invaders.
Unofficial reports received yesterday
told that Mr.. Francis had informed
the Russians he would not quit the
country until driven out by force. He
also gave warning in a public state
ment that vast areas OF territory
would be lost and the people would
become German subjects If they did
not resist the treaties ratified under
duress at Moscow by the Soviets.
TrOtsky'S Request Considered.
Trotzky's reported request for as
sistance from the allies and the United
States was the cause OF added en-
couragement. The latest reports from
Russia did not mention this develop
ment, but 1t was officially said the
TrotZky request would be given serious
consideration as soon as 1t comes
formally before the State Department.
Trotzky is understood to have fur
nished representatives Of the entente
powers with a special train to investi-
gate the report that the BolshevilIi had
armed thousands of German and Aus
trian prisoners in Siberia. This force
was said to have threatened to cut the
Trans-Siberian Railroad. Capt. w. L.
Hicks. of the British military mission.
and Capt. William R Webster. OF the
American Red Cross. left for Irkutsk
and Tchita two days ago to make an
inspection Of conditions in Siberia.
Through the same sources Trotzky
is said to have made a request for two
American military officers to serve as
inspectors with the Russians who are
now organizing and training a new
volunteer army. He also desires the
assistance Of American railway engi-
neers to aid in rebuilding the transpor-
tation system as well as new equip
ment. This is just the character OF as
sistance the American government has
been willing TO afford Russia, and it
is believed no time will be lost in
meeting the demands OF the situation
as soon as II is demonstrated that
Trotzky is in earnest.
London Papers Praise Z. 8.
The approval expressed by GER
tain London newspapers OF Presi-
dent Wilson's policy in dealing with
Russia is understood to he the
cause of profound qualification in
administration circles. The edi-
torial comment quoted here was to
the effect that the entente powers
should be grateful to the United
states for taking a stand against
Intervention by Japan in Siberia
without the approval of the Rus
sian people.
The latest reports from Ambas-
sador Francis at Vologda were less
than twenty-fOur hours in trans
mission. They tell that several
train loads of Red Cross workers
from Rumania. with several special
trains carrying the French and
British military missions and sani-
idtion missions from Rumania, had
PASSED through Vologda en- route
or Murmansk. from which port
hey will embark for home.
Thirty-three Americans. whose
names were not given. were also
reported to have arrived safely at
Harbin on tho way out.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
Wilson Asks Papers
To Aid Farm Labor

Secretary of Labor Wilson yes
terday asked 1876 daily newspapers
to aid the farm labor mobilization
by acting as branch offices. The
papers are in all parts of the
country.
They are to act in regions where
no regular farm employment office
exists, and will cooperate with the
nearest such agency in solving their
respective local farm labor prob
lens. EPch such sub-branch Of the
United States Employment Service
will have Federal status.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
HIGH SCHOOL Paper
IS Making STRIDES

Bright. breezy and brimming over
with lively. interesting news, the Cen
trail Bulletin, published by students OF
Central High School in their own print
shop. is constantly increasing in popu-
larity and circulation.
Every phase of school life, ranging
from athletics TO students conduct in
music classes. is entertainingIy treated
by the clever pens of the young jour-
nalists. and considerable space is de-
voted to helping along patriotic en-
deavors. such as w. S. S. campaigns
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
Is Billion Mark Credit
Passed by Reichstag;
War Costs Near Double

Amsterdam. w ednesday. March 60
A war credit OF 5000, ,OOO, 900 marks
was brought before the Reichstag
today for first reading. Count Won
Roedern. secretary of the imperial
treasury. said Germany's monthly
war costs had increased from 2,OOO,-
100000 marks in the winter OF 1915
16 to 3,750.OOO.OOO in tho last five
months, owing to the increased sup
ply of necessities of war. The sec
retary gave total cost of the war
as $4,000. 100000 marks, of which.
he said. the entente had expended
10000, 100000.
The credit passed both first and
second reading without debate.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
TO REMOVE DANDRUFF

Get small bottle of Danderine at
any drug store for a few cents, pour
a little into your hand and rub well
into the scalp with the finger tips.
By morning most. II not all, of this
awful scurf will have disappeared.
Two or three applications will destroy
every bit of dandruff; stop scalp Itch
ing and falling hair.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
u. S. Aviator Dies.

Wichita Falls. Texas, March IL
Injuries received in an airplane crash
at Call Field. two weeks ago. caused
the death today Of John De Champs,
a cadet in the United States aVia-
ton section. De Champs home was
IN Detroit
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
BRITISH ADVANCE.

London, Farch 21.-The British
have made another advance in Pal
estine. capturing three towns, il is
announced officially. A counter at
tack by the Turks was repulsed.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
Pay Clerk Gets Ten Year.

sentence of ten years imprison-
ment and ismissal from the navy, i'm
posed upon Samuel Mitchell for de-
Sertlon and misappropriation of funds.
mas been approved by President VIII
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
Decisive Moment Is
At Hand, Says Kaiser

London. March Give are
at the decisive moment of the
war and one of the greatest
moments in German history"
said Emperor william in a
telegram to the Rheinish pro-
vincial council, according to
Central News dispatch from
Amsterdam.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22

Easter Train Service-AtInntIcC CITY,
Through train leaves Washington
March % and 80. p. m: returning
leaves Atlantic City April /. 3:l5 p. m.
Ask Ticket Agent. Pennsylvania Rail-
road, for Special Easter Time Table.
ADV
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
Senate Confirms Judge.

o. The nomination OF Edwin Louis Gar
vim to be judge of the United States
Court for the Eastern District of New
York was confirmed by the Senate yes
terday.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
Wounded Slightly.

Wounded Slightly.
Corp. Carl L. DyYad.
Corp. Alex SmeItzer.
Private John Bowler.
Private Stephen DerriK.
Private James DOuEherty.
Private Robert w. Gregg.
Private Vernon johnson.
Private Frederick p. King.
Private Michael MehnIek.
Private Roy Montgomery OGIe.
Private stephen J. NaVIn.
Private Eugene J. SweRnard.
Private Atticus II. Thomas.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22

Anita Saunders. Linton r. Massey,
Waldo A. Clark. Frank z. Ferguson.
Donald A. Hipkins and Miss Ruth
Rizer, faculty adviser.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
Missing in Action.

Sergt. John A. Sheehan.
Private Harry e BIrney.
Private Eugene +. CurtIss.
Private Albert M. Kennedy.
Private Grover G. Leithauser.
Private William r. Marvin.
Private James Moran.
Private Dennis +. O'COnnOr.
Private William +. O'COnnOr.
Private Joseph Reid.
Private Carl schultz.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
QuInIne That Docs NOD Affect Hend

TIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets can be
taSen by anyone without causing nervousness or
ringing in the head. There is only one "Bromo
Sninins. Z. ". GROVES signature 10 on
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
Latest Casualty List
From Gen. Pershing

The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general
of the American Expeditionary
Forces: go
killed I'm action.
died of accident.
o died of disease.
IL missing In action.
wounded severely.
II slightly wounded.
Total -
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22

and Red Cross work.
Charles w. Stewart, jr.. is editor Of
the publication. and his assistants are
J. Foster Hagan. Margaret swigart,
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
Wounded Severely.

First Class Private OrIn D. Archey
Private Albert X. Tibbetts.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22

nan from pound and half Of ordinary tea The rich ayouy
infusion yielded by the young leaves and shoots that blend to
form ALADA makes most economical as well as supremey
satisfying.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
Died of Disease.

Corp. George T.. Eklund.
PriVRte sidney J. Anderson.
Private Fay Brlner.
Private William VI. Dubry.
PrlVnte Paul J. Farnum.
Private Erwin A. McArthu
Private Daniel +. McCarth!
Private Joseph Moran.
Private Francis sullivan.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
Died of Accident.

Private Willie J. Hayes.
Private Burett W. wade.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22
Killed in Action.

Private stanley DOblez.
Private Ernest ID. Fulkerson.
Private Robert II. HOgR.
Private william J. Mckay.
Private Lloyd l.. Morrill,.
Private william ID. shepard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-02
THE RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION

Director General McAdoo has issued
a circular to all employees of the rail-
way lines operated by the Govern
ment in which he enjoins upon them
in emphatic terms the policy of cour-
tesy and efficiency He announces
that the policy of the Railroad Admin
istration is exactly the reverse of the
policy known as "the public be damn
ed policy.
He states that the fact that the
United States is running the railroads
is not an excuse or justification for
TIE shor -conings of either the en-
pIol eos or the Railroad Administra-
ton. THE people have accepted
cheerfuiiy and periodically the bur
den of inclea. ed railroad fares that
wac conditions have imposed upon
them, part of which is due to the in
creased expenditures caused by the
raise IN The wages of the railroad
employees" says the Director Gen
eral "and the least that the railroad
employees can do in return is to
serve the public faithfully, courteous
", and eficiciently."
Railroads are just as much public
servants under Government admins
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-02
G. S. & F. RY.
Effective Way 18th 1918.

effective Nay 18th 1918.
Trains leat4 Cordele:
300 P M.-For Jacksonville ana
Pslatka, via valdosta.
6:35 P. M.-Local for Tiftcu.
3:0S A. M.-Jacksonville and Palat
ka, via Valdosta or Triton.
4:50 A. M-For Jacksonville, Wis
Triton, connecting at Triton for Val
dosta.
2:1O P. M.-For Macon. connecting
for points North.
$50 A. M.-Local for Macon, con.
meeting for points North
2:25 A .M.-For Macon and points
North. Dixie Flyer"
2:0S A M.-For Macon and point
North. "The Southland"
Schedule shown as Information to
the public; not guaranteed
w. JAMESON, c. 3. RHODES,
Agt.. !. 7. D. Macon. Go. G. "A
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-02

tration as under private control. The
change of management was made for
the purpose Of making the railroa
more efficient servants of the people
more especially in the great work OF
winning the war The relation OF the
railroads and the railroad employees
to THE public therefore, is unchanged
except that patriotism to their coun-
,rv as we'll as loyalty to their en-
rloyer should actuate the railroad
employee.