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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-12
PLEADS WITH KARL
Pope Sends Message on Peace
to Austrian Emperor.
Wants the Kaiser's Attention
Called to Wilson's Terms.
BY JOHN II. HEARLEY.

Rome, Jan. 12.-Intimations that
Pope Benedict had automatically call
ed attention of Emperor Karl of Aus
tria, to President Wilson's war aims
message and suggested that he seek to
influence the kaiser's consideration of
these peace terms was made in in
fluential vatican circles today.
Official comment on the matter was
refused at the vatican. The report,
however, declared that the pope had
called the attention of the Catholic
monarch of Austria. Hungary to the
correspondence, which has been ex-
changed relative to the popes own
peace efforts as bearing on considera-
ton now of the presidents terms.
Would Weave Peace Fabric.
There were persistent altho unof-
fetal rumors today that the holy iath-
er would eventually gather up the
threads of the allied terms and those
stated by the central powers and from
these try to weave a fabric which
would serve as the ground work for
peace.
The correspondent is able to state
that the pope regards America as the
most democratic element which would
be party to a peace Conference.-The
party which would be least likely to
insist on rigorous terms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-12
FATHER % CHILDREN
LAUNCHES HIS FOURTH
MARRIAGE LOTTERY

Kansas City, Mo-, jan. 12.-Josiah
Gin,ery, 73 years old, father of eigh-
teen girls and five boys. is arranging
for his fourth marriage. In the
Wyandotte county Kansas probate
court he recently took out license to
marry Phoebe Hill, Al years old, of
Kansas City. Kan. who, he said he
had known but a few days. Gingery
is Civil war veteran and has lived
for the last several months at the Old
Soldiers Home at Lansing. Kan.
This marriage business is a lot
terry to me-" iGngery said to court
officials, but l always have been
lucky. My children are grown and
doing we'll and 1 am alone. I need
someone to take care of me and be-
sides, like companionship. My three
wives are dead"
The couple plan to live on Gin
gery's farm near Haddon, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-12
ZERO GRIPS THE SOUTH
Sixty-MiIe Wind Becomes Howling
Blizzard-Camp Hancock Razed.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. Zero wealth
er tonight is predicted for Atlanta
and vicinity which already within the
past twenety-four hours has been bat
tered by one of the worst storms in
the history of the southeast.
Riding out of the west at sixty miles
an hour the storm swept upon Atlanta
Friday. night in a deluge of rain, ac-
companied by thunder and lightning.
The entire southeast felt the grip of
the storm. At Nashville 10 below zero
and six inches of snow were reported.
Telephone and telegraph wires out of
Atlanta were still down this afternoon
in all directions except to the west.
At Camp Hancock, near the city,
five hundred tents were blown down.
Coolest Weather in History.
Memphis, Tenn. Jan. 1.-THE en-
tire cotton states region from Mem
phis south is gripped by probably the
coolest weather in history, according
to meager reports reaching here over
! crippled telegraph wires today. Vicks-
/ burg, Miss, reported four above zero
and New Orleans twenty above.
| All wires south of here are down
| due to the sleet and extreme cold
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-12
NEW WAY HOLDUP
STAND VICTIMS ON
HEAD IN SNOWBANK

Chicago, Jan. 12.-Highwaymen
have adopted a new form of holding
up their victims in the last two nights,
according to police reports. The vic
tins are pushed into snow piles that
line residential streets, stood upon
their heads. which effectually smoth-
ers their cries, while their pockets are
rlfled, and by the time the plucked
one has struggled to his feet the rob-
bers are out of sight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-12

Earl L. Kemper, Joplin, Mo.
John E. Templeton, 81 Locust.
Charles II. Asquith. 1854 Plass.
II. E. Clark. 1919 Madison.
George Coon. 1905 Western.
Darwin NJ. Bowen, 1000 Oak stree. Kansas
City. Mo.
Ambrose c. Hearick, 140S Fillmore.
George A. Sacke 5091a East Eighth.
Rex W. Maneval. Gil West Eighth.
L. r. Bures 1919 West
Ray Mason Grice, 211 East Euclid
Ray NJ. Lattner. 1O41 Arch.
b. ]. Lortz, 1414 Vest Sixteenth.
Class 5.
Guy f. Owens, 600 Mills building, member
medical reserve corps
d. r. Heath, HOS West Thirteenth. first
class private 131th ambulance company,
Camp Pike, Ark.
Roscoe *. Dawson. 1415 West, first class
privats. base hospital, Camp Pike Ark.
3. w. Studervant, died June 10, 1917. \
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-12
GRANDMOTHER KNEW
There Was Nothing So Good
for Congestion and Colds
as Mustard

But the old-fashioned mustard plaster
burned and blistered while it acted. Get
the relief and help that mustard
plasters gave, without the plaster and
without the blister.
Musterole does it. 1t is clean, white
ointment, made with oil of mustard. It is
scientifically prepared, so that it works
wonders, and yet does not blister the
tenderest skin.
Just massage Musserole in with the fin
ger tips gently. See how quickly it brings
reiief-how speedily the pain disappears.
Use Musterole for sore throat, bron.
chitis, tonsilitis. Group, stiff neck, asthma,
neuralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy,
rheumatism, iumbago. pains and aches Of
the back or joints. sprains, sore muscles,
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet colds of
the chest lit often prevents pneumonia
Soc and 60c jars; hospital size $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-12

directors of that body this noon. Most
step in rank. McEntire was first vice
president of the Chamber of Com
merce last year. Carroll B. Merriam,
former second vice-president, was
made first vice-president today.
The flip of a coin decided that
Charles E. Trap should wear the
purple of the second vice-presidency
instead of w. G. Tandy, the other
candidate for the office. T. c. Kirk
patrick was reelected secretary of
the Chamber of Commerce S. E.
Cobb is the treasurer for 1918, and
the Topeka State bank was named the
official depository for the funds of the
organization. George Godfrey Moore
was elected to the created office of
assistant treasurer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-12
Finds bombs in school House.

Wichita, Kan, Jan. IA pint of
blasting, powder with fuse attached
was found in each of two large Jumps
Of coal al district school, five miles
west of this city, yesterday. A boy
who was sent after coal made the dis
covery and reported it to Rufus Crum.
county superintendent of schools, who
was visiting the school when the ex-
plosive was discovered. In one lump
the powder was red and in the other
black
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-12
BUY FARM LOAN BONDS
Uncle Sam to "Save system by Pur-
chase of $500, 1000, 900 Collateral

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE federal
farm loan system was saved from dis
aster today when the house adopted a
conference report authorizing the sec
rotary of the treasury to buy $780,
100000 worth of farm loan bonds in
the next two years. The senate has
agreed to the report.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-12
Manufacturer Elected President
Chamber of Commerce.
c. B. Merriam Is Made First
Vice President.
new DIRECTORS ARE CHOSEN
T. c. Kirkpatrick Retained as
Secretary of Body.
MitchelIS Term of Office, Has
Been Eventful One.

For the year 1918, George P. Nc
Entire will direct the destinies of the
Topeka Chamber of Commerce from
the chair of the chief executive officer
of the organizat ton. The annual cleo
ton of officers of the Chamber of
Commerce was held by the board of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-12
INTERN A MUSICIAN
Arrest as Alien Enemy.
Orchestra Director Kunwaid Under

Columbus, O., Jan. 12.-Ernest Kun
valid, former director of the Cincinnati
symphony orchestra, today was or
dered interned at Fort Thompson, Ky,
this action taken following receipt of
instructions from the department of
Justice at Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-12
SUPREME CnIlRT DECISIONS

The following opinions were handed
down today by the supreme court:
BY Johnston. c. j.
= Laura L. Hodgen, ct al, appellants,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-12

Charles L. Mitchell, president of the
Chamber of Commerce for the uneX-
pfred term of ]. Is. Dean, was elected
director at large for the south side:
H. H. Baer, for the north side: L. NJ.
Penwell, for the board of education,
and B. B. Eitelman, corporation secre-
tary.
MitcheIFs Term Eventful.
Just alter the election closed Chas.
l.. Mitchell, tried to relinquish his
ia BILE knife gavel in favor of the new
first vice president c. B. Merriam, but
Mitchell was forced to serve thru the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-12

Following military service registrants
have been classified by the two Topeka
draft boards since Friday afternoon:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-12


John W. Eagen, ct AL appellee VS..
Percy Murray, ct al, appellants; APP
peal from Sherman county; affirmed,
MONTGOMERY county National bank,
appellant VS.. I. w. Wherry appellee;
appeal from Montgomery county; re-
versed and remanded with instruc-
tions.
Gordon Dotson, appellee VS.. Proctor
& Gamble Manufacturing Co., appel
liant; appeal from Wyandotte county
| (Div. - reversed and remanded for
| judgment in favor of defendant on the
| jury's special findings of fact
c. f. Williams appellee VS.. the lola
| Electric Railroad company. appellant;
appeal from Allen county: reversed.
Jacob tWatney. appellee VS.. B. F.
Bush, receiver, etc, appellant: appeal
from Allen county: reversed and re-
manded with instructions to enter
| judgment for defendant
]. B. Ladd, appellee VS.. F. w. Floto
! county; affirmed.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14

Washington, Aug. 14.-The 131st in fantry of the 33d United States divi- sion has been engaged in the fighting north of the Somme and particularly in the repulse of an enemy counter-at- tack at Chipilly General March said today at his semi-weekly conference With newspaper correspondents. This regiment alone captured three officers. l5O men and seven 105-millimeter guns.
 General March briefly reviewed the situation in the Picardy salient where the lines now have reached the gen. eral position of the front in 1916 be- Tore the Hindenburg withdrawal. At no point is the enemy now within 50 miles of Paris.
 The Picardy salient has been trimmed away on a front of 53 miles to maximum depth of IS miles. the
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
Enemy Brings Up More Guns.

With the British Army in FTance' Aug. 14, 1O:3O a. m., (By The Asso- ciated Press) There was no change in the situation on the new Somme battlefront this morning, except TOT the fact that a considerably increased artillery fire indicates the enemy finally has decided to bring up more of his guns.
 Various small artillery concentra- lions have sprung up during the past few hours and now are active Tn nr- ing on some points within the Brit ish lines. such as Vauvillers, Framer- ville Froyart Lihons, Dernancourt and the forward areas south of the Villers- -BretonneuX-C -Chaulnes railway.
 The Gern1as also have subjected the valley north of MorlancOurt to heavy gas shelling and have similarly treated Harbonnieres and the Gressaire Wood region.
 No new counter attacks by the enemy are reported.
 In the region of Bray, north Of the Somme as well as immediately south of the river, the British have been actively strengthening and pushing forward their line. Northwest of Bray the British raided the enemy lines and found them unOccupied.
 Except for a little increase in the raiding activity by both sides the re- mainder of the British front Is in a normal state.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
UNION LABOR OPPOSES
 WORK OR FIGHT RULE
Gompers Considers Thomas Clause Reflection on
 American Workingman.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Organized abor's emphatic opposition to any work or fight provision in the new man-power bill extending the draft ages is expressed in a letter from Samuel Gompers, president of the ceived, today by members of the senate military committee.
 The letter referred particularly to an amendment proposed by Senator Thomas of Colorado proposing to with draw deferred classification given for industrial reasons where men are ab- sent from their work for more than five days without cause. The pro- vision, as added to the bill yesterday by the committee, was a modification by Senator Reed of Missouri, eliminat- ing the five-day limit.
 'In my judgment" Mr. Gompers wrote of the Thomas amendment, mo measure could be enacted with more injurious consequences to continuous production than the enactm ent of such a measure as indicated. I submit, sir, to your serious consideration whether, if a bill were enacted into law which all the workers of our country would be justified as inter preting as a reflection upon their service and their loyalty whether it would not create a reaction most un- favorable to our common purpose in service and in winning the war.
 Tn England, where the strenuous law now obtains having provisions which, it is said, it is your purpose to offer for adoption by our congress, strikes, cessation. of work have oc- cured in many instances, more in stances than exist in the United States at the present time.'
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
MRS. BRADY'S SIXTH
 SON IS A VOLUNTEER
Edmund Joins Naval Reserve-Now Three in Army and Three
 in Navy.

Edmund Brady, son of Mrs. Thomas II. Brady of Washington street, has enlisted in the Naval Reserve. With his enlistment Mrs. Brady has given her sixth son to the service of Uncle Sam and all her boys are in the serv- ice now. No other mother in New Britain has as many sons ready to fight under the Stars and Stripes. The latest recruit in the Brady family is only 19 years old. He is now awaiting orders to report at Pelham Bay. There he will probably meet his mother, William, who is in training. He en- listed several weeks ago.
 George w. Brady, who was a law student at Columbia university and was about to graduate when he en- listed in the navy, last spring, is at the naval officers training school at Newport R. l.
 The three other Brady boys are in the army. Thomas H. Brady has had about five years in the army. He is a member of the aviation section of the signal corps and is believed to be overseas.
 Frederick M. Brady trained for the signal reserve corps at Burlington, Vt, and is at Camp Devens. He went into the service February 23, last.
 Clarence R. Brady is overseas with Company B, 101st Machine Gun Bat talion, formerly Troop B, cavalry. He enlisted in August, 1917.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
GERMAN SOLDIERS
 ON SHORT RATIONs
Living on Potato Bread, Thin soun and Hawthorn Berry Coffee,
 Escaped Britishers Say.

With the American Army on tbe Vesle, Aug. 13, (By The Associated Press).-Worn out from fatigue and suffering from hunger, two escaped British prisoners staggered into the American lines north of the vesle to- day. They had escaped from a Ger man pen after having been captured m the Marne fighting and it took tnem seven days and nights to work Ihelr way to Fismette. m8a
 On the last lap of their journey +ba Brltlshers ran through a German bar rage.
 They said the ration given prison- CTS was three-Quarters of a pound of potato bread, pint of thin vegetable soup and 'coffec" mde of hawthorn berries. The allowance of a German soIdler was the same only in some what greater quantity, occasionally by horse meat
 1t is common practice of the Ger mans, they added, to beat prisoners With clubs and butts of rifles. Wound ed prisoners they said, were sent to hospitals only when unable to walk and received little attention.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
ROBBED OF S54
Fake Doctor Told Abraham Levine He Had Something That Should Re Removed and It Was

Abraham Levine of 2S4 North street was cleverely robbed of S54 this afternoon. While resting on a couch at his home he was called upon by young man who was a stranger to him. The newcomer said that he was sent as messenger by MT. Hor- Wltz to bring him (Mr. Levine) down town for advice and assistance in a fine big real estate deal.
 m sick man." said MT. Levine
 The stranger was a sympathetic chap and offered cheer and even med lcal advice as he claimed to be a medical man. MT. Levine gladly sub- mltted to an examination.
 You need an operation. You have something that should be removed" volunteered the "doctor." The visi- tor applied mental therapeutics and Tn little while had Levine walking down Main street to meet MT. Hor- WltZ. On the way he discovered that he was minus his roll of bills. He commented and the "doctor" said he saw Mrs. Levine pick up the money.
 Stand right here until I go home ana make sure," said Levine, and he started. Probably he picked out a sunny spot. At any rate when Le- vine returned the "doctor' was not present. Levine recited his tale of woe to the police, adding that his Wife did not have the $54
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
VICTIM OF
 INFANTILE PARALYSIS
Severe Case Found in Myrtle Street Home-Necessity of Isolation
 Hospital Urged.

Another case of infantile paralysis was reported at the board of health office this afternoon. The patient is Angelina, Buchere, 19 months old, of 100 Myrtle street. The baby's both limbs and one arm are affected. Whether the child will be taken to an isolation hospital for treatment or be kept at home has not been decided.
 The Trachenroth child was removed to the isolation hospital.
 Health Superintendent Moore does not anticipate that there is any cause for alarm. Today he again spoke in favor of the establishment of an isolation hospital, to contain about 20 beds in this city. In the present cases the patients could be well cared for in such a hospital. There is now a serum treatment for infantile paralysis and excellent re- suits are obtained with it. Such treat ments, however, cannot be adminis- tered in the home.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
NEW "GET RICH" SCHEME
Parents of Boys in Service Get TeIe- grams to Send Money But Boys Fail to Benefit.

What the police believe Is a new get-rich- quick scheme, has just come to light. Today a mother living in the northwest section of the city re- ceived a telegram from Hoboken, N. J., and purporting to be from her son asking that $10 be telegraphed to him. The mother had reason to know that her boy was not in Hoboken and so she did not send it. She sought advise from Fire Commissioner John Tomaszewsi1i and he communicated the information to the police,
 Several other mothers, most of them living in the northwestern part of the city, have received similar tele- grams and some have complied The operator of the scheme has received a good-sized sum to date It is be- lieved that the person has list of those in the service and is svsten7- atically collecting by sending the tel egrams.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14

chief of staff said, and the line on thd A1sne-Marne front has remained sta tlonary. American troops have re captured Fismette, on the north bank or the Vesle, from which they werJ driven.
 Discussing the work of the 28th di ] Vlslon, comprising Pennsylvanial guardsmen, in the Aisne-M sa l hent' General March said the only report upon it's casualties received was that 400 men had been hit during fourI hours on July 30 in the advance +o the Vesle.
 Ihe I3lst regiment is composed of Illinois National Guardsmen and is at tached to the 66th brigade of infantry in the 33d division commanded bv MaJor-General George Bell. The troops were trained at Camp Logan, Texas.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
Poisonous Fumes Let Loose in
 Territory Allies Must Pass
RESISTANCE IS VIGOROUS
Machine Guns in Abundance Attempt to Halt French--Larger Weapons Also Brought Into ActiOn-Infan- try Inactive During Night.

Paris, Aug. 14-vIn comparison with the quick advance of the first four days, the battle in Picardy now may seem to be stagnant, but nevertheless the French have pushed nearer to the Chaulnes- s-Roye-Lassigny -Noyon line to which the Germans are clinging desperately.
 The wooded hills between the AVre and Disc are difficult to traverse.
 Tuesdays fighting put the French more than a mile north of Cambronne close to Attiche and Carmoy farms which are two big machine gun nests.
 The French left, advancing on Las signy, met with vigorous resistance north of St. Claude farm and north of Mareuil-Lam otte. However they suc- ceeded in fighting their way through the woods and moved their line 800 wards northeast of Gury. North of Gury they reached the southern edge of Loges Wood and also penetrated the park belonging to the Chateau ot Plessier de Rove. They also reached Belval, between Plessier de Rove and Thiescourt
 The enemy still holds the greatest part of Thiescourt Wood and the formidable plateau of Plemont.
 The French now have advanced their line to within less than mile and a half of Lassigny. It will, how ever, undoubtedly require a tremend- ous effort to capture either Lassigny or Rove. The fall of Rove automati- cally would cause the evacuation or T
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
Hritish Gain in Flanders.

London, Aug. 14-British troops have gained additional ground at the apex of the Lys salient in Flanders says the official statement from F1eld Marshal Haig today. East Of Me teren the line was advanced silghtly, while east of VieuX- X-Berquin, south or Meteren, patrols established ne" line.
 Tuesday the British threw back German local attacks on the northern side of the Lys salient. Last nlght the German artillery was very acuVe in this region.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14

Fisherman Attacked Off Cape Cod
 An Atlantic Port, Aug. 14.-A Ger man submarine sighted off the tip of Cape Cod early last night fired a torpedo at the steam traWler Walrus, which missed by narrow margin, Captain Clayton Morrisey of the fish, erman, reported on arrival here to- day. Because of the fog Captain Nor risey said he was able to escape and warned other craft of the danger
 The Walrus was on her way to the fishing ground and was about seven miles northeast of Highland Light, Captain Morrisey said, when the con- ming tower of the submarine was seen some distance away. The U- boat quickly submerged and a few minutes later he saw the wake of the torpedo. Captain Morrisey turned about and started full speed for port.
 The weather was very thick and the captain reported that he heard sev- eral steamers in the vicinity blowing their fog horns.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
BRITISH CASUALTIES
Roll For Week Ending Today Totals S,62O As Compared With 9,S6G Reported for Previous Week

London. Aug. 14.-British casual ties reported in the week ending to- day totalled S,62O compared with an aggregate of 9,S66 reported in the previous week. These are divided as follows:
 Killed or died of wounds: Officers, 215; men, 1.441.
 Wounded or Missing: Officers, GAY; men, 6,317.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
EXPRESS WRECKED ON
 PENNSYLVANIA R. R.
Fast Philadclphia-W Washington Train Leaves Rails, 12 Passengers Slightly Hurt and Two Seriously.

Buffalo, Aug. 14.-The Philadel- phia- Washington express on the Pennsylvania railroad was wrecked at Protection. N. Y, last night, causing the slight injury of a dozen passen- gers and the serious injury to two who were brought to a hospital here. The wreck occurred at a switch, three cars leaving the rails and overturning.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
BOHEMIA SEETHING

Czech Soldiers Arrested and 74 Exe-
 cutcd-Country Awaiting Excuse
 for Open Rebellion.
 London' Aug. 14.-Turmoil in Bo- hemia has resulted in the exacn+io,, of "A Czech soldiers and wholesale arr rests in many raids, newspapers of Munich and Dresden say, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Zurich.
 Munich newspapers says it is be- heved that even 8 slight incident will bring about a general uprising.