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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
FLOCK TO CzEcHS
Russian Peasants Have Just
Heard of Allied Success.
Eastern Front May Be Re-es-
tab1ished West of Moscow.

Washington, Aug 15.-Russian
peasants are reported in advices reach
ing the state department today to be
flocking to the standard of the Czecho-
Slovaks operating in force about 500
miles east of Moscow. In this con-
nection particular significance is at
tached here to the report that the So
Wet troops have begun the evacua-
ton of Moscow, opening the way for
the Czecho-Slovak and allied troops
aiding loyal Russians to re-establish
the eastern front on a line much far
Their west than was believed possible.
With the soviet government ousted
from Moscow, the Czecho-Slovaks are
imln ediately put in control of the rail-
road lines from Siberia to Moscow
and from Archangel to Moscow. The
peasants reinforcing this army are
just learning the truth about the as
sdiously spread German report that
the allies had been beaten on the west
front as Russia had fallen in the east.
Have Heard of Allied Landings.
The great mass of Russians the
government here is informed also, are
just learning of the landing of allied
troops on the Thurman coast and at
Vladivostok and of the recent victories
of the allies in France. AS these
facts become known there is a revival
of the anti-German spirit among the
Russians and according to reports
reaching Washington, they are flock
ing to the ranks of the Czecho-S1ovaks
in large numbers.
Prof. T. G. Masaryk. the commander
in chief of the Czecho-SIovak forces,
who is in Washington, is of the
opinion that the retirement of the
soviets from Moscow may have been
compelled by refusal of Lettish troops
to operate against the Czech-Slovaks.
Dc low H. 7
commanded by German officers was
sent to oppose the Czechs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
IKAISERS CONSULT
wilhelm and Karl Are Hold
ing Important Conference,
Are Talking Over "Military and
Political Questions"

Amsterdam, Aug. 15.-Emperor
Charles of Austria is at German mann
headquarters, according to telegram
to the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin from
Karl Rosner. its war correspondent.
Emperor William and his ADVISERS
have been holding an important con-
ference at headquarters, the corre-
spondent reports. and these delioera-
tions, on political and military ques-
tions. are reaching their highest
point" with the coming OF the Aus
trian emperor and his advisory staff-
Rosner's Telegram.
Rosner's telegram, sent from Ger
man main headquarters, reads;
For days past the headquarters
have been the scene of important and
fruitful deliberations by the kaiser
and his advisers on political and mill
tary questions. With the arrival OF
Emperor Charles and his political ana
military advisers the deliberations are
reaching their highest point.
accompanied by Count Won Wedel.
Admiral Won Hintee 1.-THE German. for
eign secretary and his suite. the kali
ser received his august guest at the
station. After an exchange OF greet
ings the emperors and their personal
retinues proceeded to the quarters of
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg and
General Ludendorff to hear their re-
port on the military situation"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
GEE, HOW YANKS
HATE THAT WORD
"SAMMIES" THERE

Washington, Aug. 15.-If there is
one thing that the American soldier
dislikes in France, 1t is to be called a
Sammy" Nobody seems to know
how that term started, but on seeing
the strong, virile men from over here,
the British rejected it at once, and
they call the American troops
"Yanks."
The statement in some of the papers
that it was originated by the French
is absolutely not so, because all the
French want to have It explained why
it Is those big, strong men are called
'tSammies."
Nobody in France wants to be called
by that name, and nobody here ought
to call them "Sammies."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
RAISE ELECTRIC FARES
Two Interurban Lines in Kansas Given
Permission for Increase.

Because of the increased cost of
equipment and operation, the public
utilities commission today granted in
creased passenger and freight rates
TO two interurban companies operat-
ing in this state. Companies affected
by the new order are the Kansas City,
Kaw Valley & Western-operating be-
tween Kansas City and Lawrence
and the Joplin-Pittsburg line
In both cases the state commission
approved general passenger rates of
two and a half cents a mile. Ten per
cent increases in freight rates were
also approved. A supplemental order
by the commission, however, provides
that Communication rates of one and
one-half cents a mile shall be granted
as well as special rates to school child
rem travelling to and from school.
The action by the commission today
establishes the recognition by the
commission of a mile rate basis for
electric fares in Kansas. For more
than a year the interurban companies
have waged a fight to win mile rates
instead of zone rates between stations
in this state. The order will become
effective as soon as the new rates are
published.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
NO HOTEL L0AFING
Work or Fight Order Applies In Lob
bics at Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City, Aug. 15.-The
work or fight" order has reached
those who in the past have made
practice of lounging in Oklahoma
City's hotel Hobbies Each person who
was known not to be a patron. but
who insisted on spending most of his
or her time in the lobby of a large
hotel here was recently handed q
blue slip of paper on which was
printed the following:
1.-The hotel management respectful
ly advises that the lobby chairs are
for hotel patrons and their friends, or
those having business with them. Do
not permit yourself to be embarrassed
by having a note handed to you re-
questing you to vacate."
'Other hostelries have since adopt
ed the blue ticket"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
Several Thousand viii Organ
lie Monster Seas Brigade"
All Who Have Driven "Father's
Carr Will Have Chance to Join.
SPECIAL COURSE IN INSTRUCT
Training Schools to Be Estab-
Iished All Over the State.
TractiOniers, as They VIII Be
Called, Organize in Salina.

Several thousand Kansas girls are
behind movement for the organiza-
ton of a monster tractor brigade in
this state, according to telegram re-
ceived today by Governor Capper.
The movement had it's origin in Sa-
lima and is headed by prominent So
ciety girls and young women anxious
to aid in relieving the labor shortage
and contributing to the campaign for
maximum crop production.
According to the telegram which
was sent to the governor. several
thousand girls have already enrolled
as tractioniers. They will take special
courses of study and schools for the
education of the female tractor opera
tors will be opened in several towns in
the state. The movement will enlist
girls from the towns and cities as well
as from the rural districts.
Many society girls, who are trained
in motor operation, will volunteer for
service on the farms and in the han
ding of the big trucks and motors, ac-
cording to reports. Miss Fay Fitzpat-
rick is president of the organization
and Miss Helen Litowich is secretary.
Both are prominent in Salina social
circles They signed a telegram which
reached the governors office this
morning and asked for recognition
and approval of the movement. The
governor will address a letter to the
young women late this afternoon.
As in France.
What the brave women of France
and England can do, we can do" SAID
the telegram.
Training of the young women ha:
already begun, the telegram states
Schools of instruction are to be estab.
hshed at once and young women il
many sections of the state-especiallH
in towns in the western wheat belt
have enrolled for service. The pur.
pose of the movement, the Saline
young women stated, is ito handle
crops and help increase production O.
the nations food supply"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
PRESIDENT LOST CASUAL TIES LIGHT
Losses of Allies Less Than
Number of Prisoners Taken.
Picardy Drive Proves Inexpen-
siye for Allies.

London, Aug. 15.-The total casual
ties since the start of the Picardy
drive August 8, are less than the num-
ber of German prisoners, 1t was
learned this afternoon.
Field Marshal Haig today announc-
ed the number of prisoners taken by
Rawlinson's and Debeney's armies, as
30,344, but Humbert is reported 10
have taken an additional 10000
The latest count of prisoners on
Haie,s front shows that $4,000 have
been taken since August s.
The excess of German losses over
those of the allies is greater than in
any previous battle, it is reported and
the percentage of killed is enormously
greater,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
HuddleStOn Won Two to One
in Alabama.
Wilson's Request for His Defeat
Turned Down Hard.

Birmingham. Ala. Aug. 15.-With
the exception of the first district con-
test, which still was in doubt today.
all the present members of the Ala
bama delegation appear to have been
re-nominated in Tuesdays Democratic
primary. In the ninth district Rep
sentative Huddleston was re-nominat-
ed by a vote double the combined
vote of his two opponents. President
Wilson, in a telegram published sew
eral days ago. declared that Mr.. Hud-
d1eston's record proved him in every
way an opponent of the administra-
ton"
Returns so far tabulated fail to
definitely decide the contest for the
gubernator;al nomination between
Thomas E. Kilby and w. w. Bran
don. Both claim the nomination.
VIII Ratify Dry Amendment.
Prohibition leaders claim to have
nominated a majority of the legisla-
tive candidates and assert that ratifi-
cation of the national prohibition
amendment is assured.
The official count of the votes is be-
ing made today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
CELEBRATE FOR BOYS
Mothers, Wives and Swccthearts of
RoscdaIe Yanks Give Fete.

Rosedale, Kan, Aug. 15.-Mothers.
wives and sweethearts and relatives
Of the Rosedale boys in the Kansas
ammunition train now on the firing
line in France will give a fete in Rose
dale the night of August 10 to cele-
brate the work of the boys.
The city council has given the wo-
men permission to use one block of
Westport avenue, which will be fenced
off for the occasion. The program for
the evening consists of dancing. mu-
SIC, speaking and Concessions" A
review of the work of the members of
the train will be a feature. The pro-
ceeds will be sent to the ammunition
train.
Two companies of the train are
composed almost entirely of RosedaIe
boys. The city has sent more than
5OO to the colors. The festivities will
be under the direction of the women's
auxiliary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
FOR SPECIAL TRAINING
Eight Shawnee County Men in Volun-
tary Induction Today.

Eight men left Topeka today in
response t, a voluntary induction call
issued by the Shawnee county draft
board to take special training al
Kansas university in Lawrence. Walter
j. Griffith, route 27. and Leroy Brown
route %, left Wednesday for Wash
ington university at st. Louis, where
they will AXE similar training. The
men who left today are:
Hanson Harold Haney. 3O6 Winfield.
Hebert r. Green, Willard.
R9llin r. Chubb. route /.
William r. West, route 8.
Harold Lee Rude North Topeka.
Ralph NJ. Davidson. 1923 Illinois.
James l. Clayton. SOC Chester.
Lance1ot a Jamison. Rossville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
Marine The TURN |
The Americans Gave Decisive
Punch at JaulgOnne.
HencefOrth Germans Must
Fight on Defensive.
BY ]. w. T. MASON.

New York. Aug. 15.-One month
ago today, Germany lost the war on
field of battle when the Americans
broke the center of Won Hindenburg's
fifth offensive and drove the kaisers
troops back across the Marine, at
Jaulgonne.
This initial use of American man
power on an extensive scale, COM
PEELED Won Hindenburgs first retire
ment since he started his bloody cam
paign to win the war with a decisive
victory. along the west front. 1t was
not until three days after the success
full American counter blow that Mar
shall Foch ordered a general attack
along the Marine salient. The inter-
val was used to determine whether
Won Hindenburg could recover from
the stunning effect of his failure to
establish his line south of the Marine
along the American front.
Initiative Had Passed.
He tried feebly to do so, but his
strategy had been too seriously inter
rupted by Pershing's men. AS soon
as this fact was demonstrated Marshal
Foch realized the initiative had passed
into his own hands The Americans
put it there and the Americans will
keep it there. This is why Germany
lost the war at Jaulgonne.
Henceforth Won HindC nburg must
fight on the defensive. His conquer
ing cause can no longer inspire him
with hopes of victory this year, or any
other year. The kaiser is no longer
conqueror. One month ago today the
kaiser started moving his army back
ward toward Germany, under the I'M
yielding pressure of Americas military
prowess. There will be no perma-
nent interruption c" that process.
The allies successes north of the
Marine all in Picardy are the direct
results of Americas victories a month
4 re o at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
WANTS HER ALIMONY
Mrs Cobcriy Says Colorado Court
Granted Divorce and Money,

Lillian Myrtle Coberly today filed a
petition in the office of the Shawnee
county district court asking a judg-
ment of $500 against Albert Jacob CO.
berly. Mrs. Coberly says she got di-
vorce from the defendant June 2,
1915, in Pueblo county, Colorado, and
that the court there decreed that Co
berly pay her $500 and $40 a month
alimony. A demand made upon him
for the money was refused, she says
and now she wants the 5000 with in
terest at the rate of per cent from
January 9. 1918, together with the &C.
crued alimony Of $40 a month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
FARM TO RED CROSS
Kansas Farmer Gives Use of Land
and Provides Its Cultivation.

Newton, Kan, Aug. 15.-A novel
offer to the. Red Cross has been made
by c. 1. Rose, a farmer living near
Hesston. a small town eight miles
northwest of here. He offers the use
of Is acres of ground. the entire pro-
fits of the plat to go to the Hesston
chapter of the Red Cross. But Mr..
Rose specifies certain conditions under
which it is to be farmed, as follows:
Wheat is to be planted and the plow-
ing, drilling. harvesting and thresh-
ing of the crop must be done free of
charge; all seed wheat, binder Irvine
and other necessary supplies and ex-
pense must be donated. The offer was
accepted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
HUN PRINCE RELEASED
Cousin or Kaiser Under Introduction
Since August OF Last Year.

Amsterdam, Aug. 15.-The guar
dianship under which Prince Frieder-
ich Leopold of Prussia was placed last
June has been rescinded, according to
the Zeitung Am Mittag of Berlin.
Prince Friedrich Leopold of Prus-
STA is the youngest son of Friedrich
Leopold, first cousin of tie emperor
OF Germany. Last August he was
placed under Introduction by Count
Won Eulenburg. minister to the royal
mouse, and was charged with extrava-
gance. This action brought about a
controversy in court circles which
ended in June, when Emperor Will
nam approved the action of Count
Eulenburg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
FIRE IN OIL FIELD
Big Leases Are Threatened With Bad
Conf1agraion.

Wichita, Aug. 15.-Fire IN the
Towanda oil field this afternoon has
destroyed derricks and tanks of the
Revert Oil company on the School
house lease valued at $4,000 and
threatens to sweep over leases owned
by the Empire Gas & Fuel company.
Fire departments from Towanda and
Eldorado are on the scene
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
PLANES BOMB YANKS
No Infantry Activity Along Vesle
River Is Reported Today.

With the American Armies in
France, Aug. 15.-More airplane
bombs than artillery shells have been
thrown in-o the Vesle river sector by
the Germans during the last 48 hours
The 5oche heavily bombed American
front lines and rear areas from great
fleets of airplanes. There was little
infantry activity A few patrol en-
counters occurred but no big opera
ton has been attempted since the
fighting q iieted down. Artillery on
both sides of the front was active last
night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
MILK PRICE GOES UP
Retailers in Kansas City Are Nov
Charging IA Cents a Quart.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 15.-Milk
handled by retail dealers here was ad-
vanced today to IA cents per quart, an
advance of 1 cent. Cream has gone to
1914 cents a pint for grade A and II
cents for grade c.
Curtailment of the milk supply be-
cause of a shortage of grass from hot
weather, and scarcity of feed for cows
is blamed for the increase by dairy
men. It is said the prices now paid
are equivalent to winter prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
BRITISH AT BAKU
English Forces Arrive From
Northwest Persia.
Will Take Over Part of Defense
on Caspian.

London, Aug. 15.-A British force
from northwestern Pers. has reached
the Caspian sea and aiken over a part
of the defenses of Baku
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
STEP UP, HARRY BEACHAM
A Medal Awarded by British Govern
ment Is Waiting for You.

Washington, Aug. 15.-Step up,
Harry Beacham, seaman and, get
your medal. The British government
awarded a silver medal for your part
in saving the crew of the British
schooner Busybee.
The department Of commerce IS
holding your decoration and trying
hard to find you. All the depart
ment knows is that you were born in
Maryland-either at Baltimore or at
Granville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
MAN, 20, MARRIES
GIRL OF Is AFTER
REAL CAMOUFLAGE

Fort Smith, Ark. Aug. 15.-Dying
his gray mustache black in an effort
to carnouflage his 40 years. ]. NJ.
Grigsby. a Scott county farmer. today
obtained marriage license and we'd
ded Margaret Banks, aged Is. The
girl carried a note from her step
mother giving consent to the wedding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
VIII Ratify Dry Amendment.
Printers to Meet at Albany.

Scranton, Pa. Aug. 15.-Albany, N.
Y, will be the scene of the 1919 con-
vention of the International Typo
graphical union, if session is held
next year. Delegates today agreed to
a referendum submitted by the execu-
tive council by which conventions are
suspended during the period of the
war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
ANOTHER HUN KILLED
Russian Terrorists Keep Up Campaigr
Against German Officials.

Amsterdam, Aug. 15.-Herr Won
senbusch. German sheriff. in the dis
trict of Vendor. Livonia. has been as
sa ssinated. according to "a Riga DIS
patch received today. The murderer
is reported to lave escaped
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
LESS WHEAT IN CANADA
Crop Estimated at Million Bushels
Below Last Years Production

Ottawa, Aug. 15.-Canada's wheat
crop this year is 232, 100000 bushels.
or 1,147,S50 bushels less than last
years crop, according to a report of
the dominion bureau of statistics COM
piled from returns of crop. Oats are
an increase of 100000 over last
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
Three Men Drowned.

Washington, Aug. 15.-Three men
were drowned from the U. S. S.
Supply on August II. the navy depart
ment announced today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15

.ViI-Ialr-zo-zay-rah 81
Villers-Bretonneux
-. ......... ir-bry-ton-nuh
In many of the above names it is,
of course, impossible to transpose
French sounds exactly into English
sounds; so the English equivalents are
merely the nearest approximations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-15
SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS


Speed the Day.
Sometime, for poor consumers.
There will be news that's cheering,
And that's when some one has removed
The profit from profiteering!
-Cir-Cingle.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-17
COULD HARDLY
STAND ALONE
Terrible Suffering From Headache,
Sideaehe, Bsekache, and Weak
ness, Relieved by Cardui.
Says This Texas Lady.

Gonzales, Tex Mrs. Minnie Phil
pot, Of this place. writes: Tive years
ago / was taken with a pain in my
left side. II was right under my
left rib. 1t would commence with an
aching and extend up into my left
shoulder and on down into my back.
By that time the pain would be so
severe would have to take to bed.
and suffered usually about three days
III suffered this way for three years.
and got to be n mere skeleton and was
so weak | could hardly stand alone
Was not able to 90 anywhere and had
to let my house work go. II suffered
awful with a pain In my back and !
had the headache all the time. | just
was unable 10 do q thing. My life
was a misery, my stomach got In an
awful condition, caused from taking
so much medicine. suffered SO much
pain. ! had Just about given up all
hopes of our getting anything TO help
me.
One day Birthday Almanac was
thrown in my yard. After reading
It's testimonials l decided 10 try Car
dui, and am 30 thankful that l did,
for | began to improve when on the
second bottle. II am now well
woman and feeling fine and the cure
has been permanent for 1t has been
two years since my awful bad health.
I will always praise and recommend
Cardui" Try Cardui today. y rs
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-17
How TO Apply oim.

Hvneans Of a printed notice attached
10 each bottle OF gum, II. NJ. stationery
Office thus instructs the government,
ulcials In the use Of that substance I:
in ordinary use, the best and most
nearly immediate result Is obtained
by Using only such an amount Of gum
rs win just uniformly moistea the sur
fce without leaving any obvious ex-
cess TO delay drying, the condition to
~ mined at being that of gummed
postage stamp just moistened Us ordl-
a.rily applied to letter" Which Is
alst another way OF saying. apply
ishtly. Tt-Bits.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-17
Three Hands.

One of our famous lecturers used to
say some people had three hands,
right hand and left hand and little
behindhand. The fifth wheel TO cart
Is frequently mentioned as an example
Of uselessness, but the third hand is
worse than useless, it is a serious
handicap, observes a writer. All of US
need TO keep our right hand busy, and
most need to teach the left hand to do
its share, but little behindhand
should be promptly amputated.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-17
"The American Addison"

The American Addison was n
complimentary nickname conferred on
Joseph Dennis, "A newspaper man born
ut Boston in l76S, who won reputation
us "Oliver Oldschool." Under that
pseudonym he established and for sew
ernl years conducted periodical called
the Portfolio. which, from all ac-
counts, was popular in its day. He
died mt Philadelphia In 1872.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-17
GAIA, a Place Of Trade.

In almost every particular the mod
ern GAIA is an Egyptian rather than
u Syrian town. II is full of rich yege-
tatlon, and its many glistenlng nina
rets show up against the dull green of
innumerable olive trees. GAIA is still,
as Of old. II place of trade, of camels
and caravans, aud its bazaars are loud
with traffic and filed with merchan-
disc.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-01-17
"Peat Cotton"

A material known as peat cotton
Is either made into cushions on which
TO rest injured limbs, or as filling for
bnndages. One difficulty about using
peat cotton is that IL must be kept
moist When dry II crumtles into dust
and becomes useless. A trace of tar
In the makeup renders peat cotton a
valuable dislnfectant.