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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-25
GERMAN RULE
.|NMETzENDS;
ORDERLY
Affairs Of, Territory and Of
Municipality Placed En-
tireIy in Hands Of Ma
tive Inhabitants.
BY Associated Press.

With the French Army at Metz
Nov. 24-The German revolution ii
Metz was accomplished few days
before the signing of the armistice
: by three sailors who had come from
Hamburg uharmed to demand the
surrender of the fortress. The gov.
ernor Immediately capitulated and
the three German jackies were for
few days masters of the fortress.
Their reign gave place to that of
council of soldiers and workmen
composed almost entirely of natives
of Lorraine whose object was more
to maintain some kind of order than
to install a revolutionary govern
ment. Neither the German military
nor civilian authorities made any
resistance to any of the three
sailors or the council composed of
soldiers and workmen. Apparently
anything in the name of revolution
would have imposed upon them at
that time. Several days later when
they discovered that the spirit OF
revolt was nowhere nearly as strong
as it had at first appeared it was
too late to take measures. The ar
mistice had been signed and the SOL
diers and workmen of Lorraine who
formed the council were as ready
as any to welcome the French
troops.
Food Prices Reduced.
The German signs are being given
a French color, the names of hotels,
restaurants and business houses los
ing their Teuton flavor. The arriv-
al of French troops with the pros
poets of more and better food has
had decided effect in lowering
prices. Articles that were IS marks
a week ago are selling for 10 francs.
1t is possible to lunch we'll in Metz
for five francs. The portions on the
principal hotel menus that were six
marks have been cut down to four
francs. The bread and meat ra-
tons, as fixed under the German
card system, will be increased on the
arrival of trains of provisions al
ready on the way.
Most French officials sent here to
administer the affairs of the terri
tory of Metz are natives of Lor-
raine, who know the mentality of the
population thoroughly. The mu-
nicipal council, half of which was
composed of natives and the other
half immigrants, has been dissolved
because no immigrants will be ad-
mitted to participation in the ad-
of affairs at present
One hundred persons, including
some women chosen from the
French population will, in turn,
choose a municipal commission to
take charge of the city's affairs in
cooperation with Commissary Mir
man.
Germans employed in public ad-
ministrations will be retained SO
long as they perform their duties
properly, but the direction of all
municipal affairs will, within 4S
hours, be entirely in the hands of
the French population. The gen.
eral policy will be. to respect the
Germans and in no way modest them
as long as they make no trouble.
Those that disturb the peace will be
severely dealt with. -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-25
Socialist Leader Dies.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Nov. a.
Miss Anna INLAY, editor and lee
turer until rencently one of the FIVE
members of the executive commit
tee of the socialist party of America,
died at her home here today. At
one time Miss INLAY was a candi-
date on the socialist ticket for gov
ernor of Washington, and polled a
large vote.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-25
Snow at San Antonio.

San Antonio, Tex, Nov. 24.-Last
night for the first time in the history
of the city, snow fell here during
the month OF November. All the
country north and northwest of
San Antonio extending to the Pam
handle received a covering.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-25
George Wa|work, Former
Omaha Bow Dies in Framed

Word was recently received here
of the death of George Walwork.
son of John Walwork, who died N
France of pneumonia. John Wal.
work is we'll known in Omaha. and
was superintendent of the Omaha
Packing company several years ago
He now lives in Denver.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-25

troops installed themselves in nu-
merous towns and villages in the
Sarre valley, notably in Dillingen,
Sarrebruck and Sarrelouis, where
the general commanding the first
army entered at the head of his
troops.
In Alsace French advanced
guards reached the former frontier
and took possession of Woerts,
Froeschwiller and Reischoffen, as
we'll as Soultz and Bischwiller.
Everywhere the French troops were
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-25

London, Nov. 24,-Field Marshal
Haig's report tonight of the Brit
ish advance says:
I'VE reached today the German
frontier Immediately north of Lux
emburg. Our general line along the
frontier hes south of Beho, Grand
Menil, Bomal, Huy and east of Az
ences." t
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-25
Missouri Jurist Dies.

St. Louis. Nov. 24.-Thomas A.
Sherwood, 80 years old, chief justice
and associate member of the Mis-
souri, supreme court for % years,
died of pneumonia at Long Beach,
Cal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-25
Banner Court Dance Tonight

Banner Court of Honor, No. $40,
will give social dance tonight at
the Swedish auditorium. Every
body invited.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-25

enthusiastically welcomed by the
populations"
British. Reach Border.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-25

Paris, Nov. 24.-The war Office
announcement last night on the OPP
erations of the army of occupation
says:
THE complete occupation of lib
Grated territories in Alsace and Lor-
raine is in process of achievement.
During the course of the day our
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31
EYES ON ARRAS
Fighting East of That City
Most Important.
Outcome Will Determine Fate
of Hfndenburg Line.

London, Aug. 31.-The bulls eye of
the military experts interest today was
in the region of Arras, where the
British have cut the Hindeuburg line.
Here the heaviest allied effort is now
registering.
Its purpose is to crumple- the Dro-
court-Queant switch" and jeopardize
the stability ot~the entire Hindenburg
line by exposing its northern flank.
Unless the Germans possess new
switch behind Queant, continuation of
the allied boring tactics is liable to
compel much bigger retreat than
last years.
Next Line From Lille to Nieuse.
The next strong German stopping
place is probably the line before Lille
and Vslenciennes to the MeuSe. This
would mean an additional retreat
from ten to thirty miles In this con-
nectiop it is remembered that recent
reports from Germany stated that
thousands of prisoners. including Bel
gian civilians. were hastily completing
the old Aeuse Notifications.
The enemy, realizing the crisis, is
showing steadily increasing resistance
in the switch region. Bullecourt, re-
captured by the Germans, and Rien-
court, which is ours, are the bastions
of the switch line.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31
HOPE In AMERICA
Italian Peasants Pin Their
Faith to the q. S.
American Propaganda Over
comes That of Huns.

Rome, Aug. 31.-The peasants of
southern Italy regard America as the
one factor which will win, the war
This understanding, with the resultant
defeat of German propa ganda, has
come to them thru the joint efforts of
Italian and American officials.
Senator Cotillo has returned to
Rome from an extensive tour of south
ern Italy. He is en- route to the front
to meet King Victor Emmanuel and
General Diaz.
Cotillo said that during the last few
months American propaganda has
completely obliterated the work of
German political penetration in Italy.
Enthusiastic for U. S.
Nowhere have I found greater en-
thusiasm toward President Wilson
and America and a greater apprecia-
ton of what America is doing to aid
the allies in defeating kaiserism than
among the poor and humble peasants
of southern Italy he said. Their
love for our country is wonderfully
manifested on every occasion. But
Notwithstanding this love for America,
some months ago, because of our slow
ness in getting started and the activity
of German propagandists in spread
ing false rumors. the great faith of
these people in America seemed tot
tering.
To-day the people of Italy. particu-
larly those in the south, firmly be-
love in a final victory for the allies
fsscause of Americas mighty contribu-
ton to the cause"
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31
A BATTLE REPRODUCED
'World at War" Spectacle Is Close APP
proach of Real Thing.


The average civilian has no concep-
ton of what a modern battle in a
French village is like. He can have
no conception of one. He may. in
truth, have some idea of the havoc
wrought blythe shells, and of the way
the shells look when they burst and
cloud the sky with dust and smoke
streamers. But of the hell and the
slory of war;, where men go laughing
TO their deafhs-it must be seen.
Today the, battlefields of France
ar d Flanders. ofsM Mesopotamia and the
Balkans. an0 of Italy are the only
places on the, globe where the rea.
thing can bes seen. But j. Saunders
Gordon has done much TO bring the
spectacle right to the very doors of
the people of America. A modern
battle realistically produced in fire
works, THE World at War" is the
one big feature of the night shows
billed for the Kansas Free Fair in To-
peka, September 9-14.
The battle scene. which capsSthe
climax of the hour long fireworks dis
play, has all &he ingredients of the
real thing-eXcept the presence of
oeath and the smell of blood and even
these can well be imagined. The
crash and roar, of the big ones as they
come over and burst; the heavy de-
donations of tse H. E., the rumbiing
rattle of the typewriter guns, the
grenades. the awful hell of the bar
rage. and the thrust and parry of
hand to hand fighting. 1t is all there.
The World at War" spectacle
shows battle as a battle is in reality.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31
NO BLAME ON BELGIUM
Germans Were Behind Congo Rubber
Co. Atrocities of 20 Years Aeo.

Editor Topeka State Journal:
As a question of the responsibility of
the Belgian people for the Congo
atrocities of twenty years ago, has
been raised. 1 think, in justice to that
brave and suffering people, the facts
ought to be stated.
The Congo Rubber company was an
Independent company, composed al
most entirely of German capitalists, if
not entirely. of which the former king
of Belgium, Leopold, was made presi-
dent. Leopold was German, and had
not single drop of blood in his veins
that was not German. He was a man
of bad repute, dissolute character.
The people of Belgium never had any
interest in the income, and were never
in any way responsible. any more than
the people of theITnited States would
be responsible for the Standard Oil or
the steel trust.
Any attempt on the part of the pro-
German propagandists to add to the
injury of that splendid people. should
be repelled by all who know the facts.
SOHN SOBIESKI.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31
LOSE IN Retreat
Germans Fail To Secure the
Needed Reserves.
Losses Offset Shortening of the
Line Held.
BY J. w. T. MASON.

New York, Aug. 3l.-Von Hinden-
burg is again applying the brakes to
his perilous retirement. fearing that
his retreat will become a rout. This
has been his consistent policy since he
began his campaign to shorten his
west fro =. for the Purpose of accumu-
lating reserves to oppose Americas
coming offensive.
The present pause in the operation
does not mean that the Germans are
recovering their vitality and have
brought Marshal Foch's drive to rest
The local assaults of the allies will
continue as Won Hindenburg resumes
his inevitable orders for falling back
toward the Belgian border.
Plan Fails So Far.
The present rate of shortening the
German line. however, is resulting in
a net loss of manpower to Won Hin
cenburg. For each mile the line is
reduced. the GeImans can recover
from 1000 to 5000 men for their re-
serves.
But to the present. Marshal Foch
has captured about 5000 Germans in
Flanders and Picardy for every mile
of front that has been shortened.
This is a matter of the most serious
importance for Won Hindenburg He
cannot afford to continue to conduct
ms retreat on any such basis. In the
Germans killed and permanently
wounded and prisoners taken, it is
probable that Won Hindenburg has lost
tc the present three times the number
OF troops he hoped to put in his re-
serves by shortening his front.
Unable to Enlarge Reserves.
This new factor IN the situation has
peen the most brilliant part of Mar
shal Foch's strategy results. Not only
are the Germans retiring from western
France, but they are unable to create
a larger proportionate reserve force
than they had before the retirement
began. To retreat under such a con-
dition means that when the German
front is shortened to its maximum ex-
tent, Won Hindenburg will not have
adequate reserves to face the Ameri-
cans for a prolonged defensive CAM
paign.
Must Find New Method
I This shortening process is destined
ito carry the Germans back to the
Meuse line, which runs from the
southeastern tip of Holland thru
Liege and Namur, in eastern Belgium.
past Mezieres in eastern France. to
Verdun and st. Mihiel. But long be-
fore the Meuse line is reached Won
Hindenburg must try to reorganize his
method of retreat SO that his casual
ties shall be much lighter. II he does
mt succeed, there can be no hope even
at German headquarters of saving the
Rhine.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31

daughter. Josephine. who have been
spending the summer in Colorado,
have been guests of Mrs. Fairchild's
mother, Mrs. William Starr. for a
short time. They left today to join
Mr.. Fairchild in Jacksonville. Fla,
where they will make their home.
Miss Helen Goldsmith OF Manhattan
visited her brother. DR.. Willis L. Gold
smith, Friday, on her way to Neosho
Falls, where she will teach in the high
school his year.
Miss Mamie Weed and Mr.. Fred E.
Weed of Athol are if town as guests
OF DIR. and Mrs. Willis L. Goldsmith
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31

Miss Riley will answer in this
column all questions on matters of
etiquette addressed to her in care of
this paper. If a personal answer is
desired enclose Scent stamp)
MARY M: When making your
weekend visit, enjoy everything that
is planned for you and be careful to
let those about you know that you
are having good time. Nothing so
warns the cookies" of hostess
heart as to know her efforts are ap-
preciated. Unless requested not to tip
the servants. leave a small sum of
money with those who have served
you. Immediately upon return home
send bread and butter letter.
BRIDE: When sending out we'd
ding invitations and announcements
"at home" cards are usually enclosed
with both, so that all those who know
the bride or her parents may be in
formed of her new address and call
ing day.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31
Looking Blackboard In State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY

The engagement of Miss Caro- Penfield,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. +. Penfield.
and Mr.. Earle Williams is announced. Both
young people are prominent in Topeka So
ciety circles and have the best wishes of
hosts of friends. Mr.. Williams is a nephew
of Mr.. Z. II. Crosby and Mr.. w. T. Crosby.
Miss Josephine Van Amburgh was the
hostess at n delightful little out door af-
fair Tuesday evening complimentary to her
guest Miss Edith Mcconnell, of Kansas
City. The evening spent in dancing
and music; refreshments were served.
Those present were Miss Mcconnell Miss
Lucy Lynn, of st. Louis. Miss Emily Hagar,
Miss Ruby Roark. Miss Daisy Sherman
Mr. Harley Hamilton, Mr.. Curtis Bailey
Mr.. Roger Van Hook, Mr.. Louie Felt Mr.
Harry Beard and Mr.. Day karr.
Miss Myrtle Jetmore vent to Inde-
pendcnce, Kan, today for two weeks
visit.
Mr. and MrsSD. z. Paxton returned to-
day from a trip to New York, Saratoga
Springs and other eastern points.
Miss Abbie Ware left Tuesday for the
east where she will visit before entering
Nassar college.
Miss Gala Witt has returned from
short visit to friends in Lawrence.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31
THE LETTER OF \ DEBUTANTE.

Dear S. r.: We thought when we
heard that aeroplane flying over To-
peka Thursday noon that surely some
of our home town boys who are in
the aviation were coming for a. little
leave of absence with their relatives
ana friends. We remembered having
heard one of the young lieutenants say
that he would give anything he owned
TO be permitted to fly home in his
machine. We had visions of Lieut..
Chet Wahle or Lieut.. Bud Weightman
or perhaps Captain Younggreen with
his pretty young wife beside him
ahghttnS in our capitol square in a
very few seconds. But alas it was
! strange lieutenant and his mechanic,
put he came from the Carruthers field
at Fort Worth, Texas, where some of
our Topeka boy aviators are stationed.
He landed on the Washburn campus
instead of the. state house grounds
and stayed only long enough to get
oil and gasoline for his machine. To-
peka people, especially those of the
College Hill neighborhood, were given
many thrills of excitement by the
event and the small boys all over town
went into raptures.
1t was most cornmendable of Mr..
Jack Dillon to join the ranks as a
private soldier. Nothing but true
patriotism could prompt a young man
to leave home like his when he was
not CALLED upon to do so. And by the
way patrlotlSm seems to run in the
family. Even the small son, ]. F., jr..
has come from Culver Military school
this week with blue ribbons flying and
wearing the two stars of honor. Culver
Is the nearest the battle zone Johns
age Will permit him to get, but he has
made good there.
If any of you have visited the Bow
cry IN New York City, you will be in
terested to know that said Bowery
has had its name changed. 1t has sue
cumbed to the work or fight law and
Is practically new place. The Bow
cry has been a place which curious
upstaters have considered one of the
interesting things in the city and every
one must gain the knowledge of low
life furnished by a visit to it. The lit
tie stock exchange where real dia-
monds were sold from 81 up has been
closed. Thus does Cupid suffer an
other blow. which reminds me" of
story on a Topeka man in connection
with the engagement ring which he
| bought for the girl whom he married.
They say he had the we'll known man
of one of the TopeSa pawn shops look
out for a bargain" in diamonds for
him. And by the way, the success he
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31

Capt Harry Leland passed thru To-
peka this week on his way east Mrs
Leland will be with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs Ira o. Howe in West Fifth
street, until the close of the war
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31

their dinner Sunday afternoon. A pro-
gram is being arranged for Sunday
afternoon by some of Topeka's talent,
who have been in lyceum work re-
Gently. Those asked to furnish num-
bers for the entertainment of the SOL
diers are Miss Edna Bell. Miss Jose
phine Mckee, Miss Winifred Nash
Whitney and Mrs. Catron.
The members of the club in charge
of the parties this week are Miss
Mabel Adams. chairman; Mrs. Alonzo
S Thomas, Miss Helen Phipps. Mis-
Marie Witwer. Mrs. r. o. Wales, Mr.:
R. R. Baer, Mrs. Harry T. Forbes, DR..
Anna Foy and Miss Lulu Kelley.
X X
The A B c of the A f. F. from TIL,
STARS and Stripes" continued from
Saturday, August "a:
noisy kid from the Q. NJ c.
Asked for permission to tell
of money made and money saved
Thru McAdoo's I. L. L.
Then a gay young chap from the F. A. B.
With the d. S. N. on his blouse
Wandered in with wonderful tales
OF the girls at the hostess house.
They talked of this. they talked of that,
OF German drives and the o. s. hat.
And whether the newly arrived c. o.
at is a hard, a cruel war"
Odlu heroes yet un1OuEnC,
But we'll have to make the best of it
It's the only war we've got.''
Garry on" the o. D. ordered
As he smoothed his W. c..
Each Of you to your little bed,
And leave this place to me-"
Thus sadly ends the alphabet
With which we go to battle.
But tell me how they missed r. R.
Which, of course, means Baby's rattle.
J. W. S.
Miss Mary Ward is in Topeka for a
few days, before going to Manhattan
to begin her new work as assistant
state leader IN the department of
emergency home demonstration.
Miss Ward spent the summer in
New York taking graduate work in
Columbia university. She served for
about year as emergency home DEM
or stration agent for Shawnee county,
with an offixs in Topeka. She goes
now to be assistant to Miss Frances
Brown of the State Agricultural COL
lege. who is at the head of the ex-
tension work of the home economics
and food observation department of
Before returning from the east, Miss
ward went to Washington, D. c., to
observe the work of the national
headquarters of the department in
which she is to be assistant state
leader.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31

The kota members will give their
regular dance Saturday evening and
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31

Miss Gala Witt has returned from a
short visit to friends in Lawrence.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31

~, and Mrs. Frank Gricgs will en-
t,.-t,51 with an informal dinner party
S+nCa,- noon at their home in Fill
more .trect. Covers Will be laid tor
Nj a7d Ms. Horace HUMPHREYS. MI
and Mrs +. A. Campbell. Mr. oscar
John~on of Philadelphia. Pa, and MI
and Mrs. GriSss-
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31
Notes and Personal Mention.

Miss Genevieve Herrick left today
for Paola to teach in the high school
this winter.
Miss Jean w. Koontz, who has been
irstructing in primary methods at the
Teachers Professional Institute at
Lawrence Kan, returned to her home
today.
M and Mrs. c. w. Snyder and Mr.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31

Mr.. and. Mrs. E. L. Copeland will
have guests for dinner at the Country
club this evening. Covers will be laid
for ten
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs ]. A Cole motored 70
Manhattan today to visit their SON
DIR. Alfred Cole. who is taking mill
tary training. They were accom-,
,,-,sied nv Mrs. Charles Mitchell and
Mrs. Hal Hazlctt. who will visit the
y w. c. A. centers at Funston, Army
CITY. Fort Riley. Junction City and
Hsarfaa ttan. they are members of the
executive committee of the war work
cauncil of the Y. w. C. A Mrs Mitch
eli is head of the educational bureau
? ID Mrs. Hazlett head of the bureau
- a-hfbitr
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-31

Miss Dorothy HetherinSton. who
will leave soon with her parents MI
al Mrs George b. HetheringtOn, to
if,-r in CHICAGO, was guczt of honor at
a rre narty given by Miss Mary Rod
c-.z Those present were Miss Heth-
erington. Miss Marguerite stewart
Miss Jessie Elliot, Miss Isabel Craw-
ford. Mss Jane Bone and MISS Rod-
gers Miss Marguerite stewart VII
.es7,ter-ain Miss Hetherington at dinner
tomorrow.