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New-York tribune., 1918-05-01

fifth was called in the first draft and
the sixth, Joseph, left his work as clerk
in the office of the Board of Assessors
Of North Hampstead two weeks ago
and went to join his brother at Upton
The roll of the Quinn army reads as
follows:
Alfred Quinn, Naval Aviation Corps,
somewhere in France.
Edward ]. Quinn, mechanic, Ordnance
Department.
Eugene Quinn, seaman, U. S. S.
Leviathan.
Frank j. Quinn, 3osth Machine Gun
Company, Camp Upton.
James H. Quinn, 106th Field Ar
tillery, Camp Wadsworth.
Joseph Quinn, Camp Upton.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-01
Evils of Meat Greater
Than Those of Alcohol

| am also called upon to urge mod
eration In the eating of meat, long
observation having taught me that with
the class OF people with whom come
personally in contact the overeatinp of
meat produces far more of physical and
mental disabilities than the oyer;n-
dulgence in alcohol. Yet | do NOT ad-
voeate laws forbidding the use of tea.
coffee, tobacco and meat. / do not
believe IN autocracy, otherwise known
as kaiserism, whether applied in Prus-
sia or III America. advise nv patients
TO renounce the habits that injure them.
but do not order them to do so.
!, myself. would not willingly submit
to an order~--from whatsoever source
commanding me to discontinue the
drinking Of let US say, soda water. ON
the ground that it is injuring me,
claim the right to injure myself in this
way If wish to do so, being descended
from several generations of people who
helped to build up the tradition that
every individual is entitled to the
greatest amount Of liberty consistent
with like liberty of every other in
dividual.
That principle would be violated in
Its very essentials II national pro-
hsbiticn were to come into effect in
he way now proposed, by the imposing
= the will of the minority on the
majority in the United States. To
seonre prohibition in this way would
hc b significant and appalling accept
auce OF the 'xaiserism that we are Of
New-York tribune., 1918-05-01

If all the families in Great Neck,
Long Island, we're like the Quinns
Uncle Sam would not be obliged to go
much further to find all the soldiers
he needed. There are six sons in the
Quinn family and the service flag that
flaps before their home bears six stars.
Enlistment figures for the Quinns are
100 per cent.
When the Liberty Loan parade
marched up Fifth Avenue last Friday
Mrs. Quinn led the women's division,
by virtue of the six-starred flag she
carried.
Foulr of her sons are volunteers. The
New-York tribune., 1918-05-01
Draft Reflections
In Prohibition States

The report of the Provost Marshal
General to the Secretary of War on
the recent draft shows that the per-
centage of reflections for physical un-
fitness for the total United States was
Pail. But forty years of prohibition
have done so little for the youth Of
Maine that 4257 per cent of them were
rejected as physically unfit, Maine thus
standing near the foot of the list, only
poorer showing Kansas takes better
rank, to be sure, with only 2278 per
cent of reflections. But here again the
comparison with the companion state
Of Nebraska is not enheartening. The
Nebraska reflections numbered only
2o.15 per cent. Oklahoma and Iowa
also made better showing than Kan
sas, and South Dakota altogether sur
passed it, with only 14.13 reflections.
The point is merely that the entire
Middle West. as judged by the draft,
shows a high percentage of physical
efficiency, whereas New England and
the Northeast in general show low
efficiency, but that neither Maine nor
Kansas makes favorable showing in
comparison with the states of it's own
group.
These are suggestive bits of evidence
that at least are on par with the
sort OF thing that passes muster for
argument in the usual debates between
the advocates and the opponents of
prohibition. 1t may fairly be said that
all the arguments put together have
no conclusive bearing on the question
of Federal prohibition. No experiment
on so comprehensive scale has ever
been tried in connection with the mat
ter, and therefore there are no data
from which to argue.
No man can forecast, except in the
most vague and general way, what
would be the effects of national pro-
hibition on the physical. mental and the
moral status Of our people. But in my
view these are questions aside from
the main point at issue Grant, if you
will, that mankind would be better off
without alcohol; it by no means fol-
lows that we should put through 9
Constitutional amendment forcing the
abandonment of alcohol.
In my opinion, mankind would be
vastly better off without tea, coffee OF
tobacco Personally, l eschew all Of
these, and l arge my patients, in the
interest of their health. to give them
up or limit their use.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
WOULD FIX MATCH
Eddie Kane Has Offers for Glib
bOns To Enter Ring.
Would Meet Georges Carpen-
tier, Europe's Star.

New York, Dec. 26.-Two offers are
now under consideration by Eddie
Kane. manager of Mike Gibbons, star
Of American middleweights for a meet
ing between the famous American and
Europe's most renowned boxer,
Georges Carpenter.
There is little doubt that such a
match can be made. The only ques-
ton arising in the minds of the boxers
is the amount of cash that will be
offered for their efforts. Kane, just
returned from England and France,
did not state what sums have been
offered, but declared he was giving
each offer careful consideration and
intimated that one will be accepted.
Kane, still an American seaman, had
not communicated with Gibbons re-
garding the offer. and cannot tell in
what condition Mike is, and whether
he is willing to go to Europe for the
bout
Carpenter, in the air service for
his country during the war, has met
no one since hostilitfes opened in 1914,
with the exception of short encounters
behind the lines with men of doubtful
ability. He has, however, kept him.
self in excellent condition, if reports
are to be believed, and will be ready
to give Mike the fight of his life.
Carpenter Outweighs the American
sufficiently to give him some ad-
vantage, but despite reports of Car
pentlerS 8 speed, II is certain ne Will
be at some disadvantage when pitted
against the flashy methods of Gibbons.
The bout would create great inter-
est, for it would establish sports rela-
tions again with Europe and in bring
ing Gibbons and Carpenter together,
the promoters would be displaying the
highest type of boxer from each coun-
try.
Efforts are now being made to
match Gibbons with Jack Dempsey.
heavyweight, but the st. Paul scrapper
would prefer a bout with Carpenter.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
HAD A. BIC DAY
Soldiers at Funston Celebrated
With Athletic Program.
Turkey Dinner for All-BOxing
Contests, Were Featured.

Camp Funston, Kan, Dec. 26.-Zero
weather, coupled with a deep blanket
of snow, failed to mar the monster
athletic program at Camp Funston
Christmas day. From early morning
until night there was an abundance
of sports to interest thousands of SOL
diers, who are decidedly inclined along
such lines. Everything from rounding
up a couple of creased pigs to a
sumptuous turkey dinner was sched-
uled on the days program.
Surprising all other enterprises,
however. was the big boxing carnival
Eleven bouts were staged, five being
put on during the morning and the
rest in the afternoon. The morning
glove contests were staged in the Lib
erty theater. while in the afternoon
the Y. M. c. A. auditorium was the
scene of activities. All bouts were to
a decision.
Capt. r. c. Groves. Seventh in
fantry had charge of the boxing carni-
val. Lieutenant Deems, Seventh in
fantry and Lieutenant Campbell, Thir-
tieth field artillery, refereed the bouts.
Lieut.. R. Stowell, Seventieth infantry,
was announcer.
Among the various other athletic
events were foot-races, tug-of-wars,
and broncho-busting. Ten thousand
laughs were gathered by the onlookers
when a dozen or more soldiers made
earnest endeavors to capture two
creased pigs turned loose on the zone
parade field in the morning.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
-SIXTY-SEvEN KANSANS IN LIST

The following names of Kansas men ap-
pear in today's casualty lists:
Died Of wounds.
Corn. John c. Reed Altoona.
Corp Frank WellnifZ, Emporia.
Pvt. Lorraine Bosseck Lafontaine.
Died of Disease.
Pvt. Joe Hanslick, Belleville.
wounded Severely.
Lieut.. s. P. Nanninga, Emporia.
Sergt. Howard Roseberry. Arkansas City.
Sergt. Elmer Ausemus Cherokee.
Corp. John Coen, HOltOn.
Corp. Joe A. Haslouer, Abilene.
Corp. Wallace J. Peters. Leavenworth.
Corp Leon Leonard Hadgsdr Herhosff aGrsne Gainns1
Wagner Bid Roy Prose, Beeler.
Corp Edw; A Stone; s :su BURTON; TTan,ano
Pvt. Thos. L. Hayden, Glen Elder.
Pvt. Harry F. Bowlre Kansas City.
Pvt. Lloyd II. Armstrong, Salina.
Pvt. Clyde Barnett. Oneida.
Pvt. Walter c. Boiler, Newton.
Pvt. Vaughn Lloyd, Washington.
Pvt. Martin Lefstead. Ogal1a.
Pvt. Frank H. Galloway, Hutchinson. .
Pvt. r. G. Falling. Pleasanton.
Wounded degree Undetermined).
Lieut.. Marvel Baker, Oberlin-
Sergt. Byron A. Beatty, Lenope.
Corp. Richard Walt Arkansas City.
Corp. Thos. +. Birdson. Wild Cherry.
Pvt. Mark Crouch, Moran.
Pvt. Ralph S. Todd. Salina.
Pvt. Geo E. Gard, lola.
Pvt Frank A. Ring, Marysville.
Pvt. Floyd d. Streator, Denton.
Pvt. Jas. NJ. Watson, Shannon.
Pvt. Phillip A. Barnes, BluemOund.
Pvt. Claude A. Flohrs, Downs.
Pvt. Guy W. Godfrey, Selden.
Pvt. VIM. H. Fyler, Lacrosse.
Pvt. VIM. L. Clary, Troy.
Pvt. Mack K. Smith, st. Francis.
Pvt. Chas. J. White, Natoma.
Pvt. Donald c. Crawford. Paradise.
Pvt. Fred H. Miller Chanute.
Pvt. Jas. H. Shirley. Frankfort.
Pvt. Winfield z. Campbell, Altament.
Pvt. Roscoe w. Aspley, Abilene.
Pvt. Geo. S. BoydstOn, 233 Monroe, Topeka.
Pvt. MARGIN s. Baldwin. Colby.
Pvt. VIM. Bryant, Hutchinson.
Pvt. Isaac J. DevOre, Andover.
Wounded Slightly.
Sergt. Earl w. Caldwell, Parsons.
Corp. Eli Pinot, Onaga.
Pvt. Clint Parsons, Brownell.
Pvt. Bert Brown, Galena.
Pvt. Brit Blockwitz, OskaIoosa.
Pvt. Carl L. Peterson, Junction City.
Pvt. Merle r. Barghart,. Oxford.
Pvt. Jas. w. Kittell, Usage City.
Pvt. Jos. A. Sterling, Dayton.
Pvt Geo. L. Loader, Wakefield.
Pvt. Hiram NJ. Williams, Sedan.
=lf Missing in Action.
Pvt. Nigal Christine Lawrence.
Pct. Thomas F. Carey, Kansas City.
Returned to Duty.
Pvt. Thomos. +. Carey, Kansas City.
Pvt. Roy G. Jackson, Pittsburg.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
STORM STOPPED AIR MEN
Mail Route Pioneers Were Compelled
To Lie Over at Norton.

Norton, Kan, Dec. 26.-The three
government airplanes in charge of
Lieutenant Marlborough with Lieuten-
ant Starr and Instructor LaGrone
plotting the other two ships, together
with Mechanics johnson and Sims
aboard, arrived in Norton from Smith
Center Sunday at 4:45 p. m.
After flying over the city for some
time they landed for the night and
were entertained during the evening
by the Commercial club.
They were intending to resume their
flight to Colby Monday but owing to
the severe snow and wind, they were
compelled to lie over here.
However, the weather being favor
able, they warmed up one of the ma
chimes and LaGrone gave an exhibi-
ton flight, going thru various ma
neuvers. Monday afternoon Lieuten-
ant Starr was called to st. Louis to at
tend his wife who is quite ill.
Wednesday Lieutenants Marlborough
and LaGrone resumed their flight to
Garden City, via Wakeeney, leaving
one airplane here.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
Leaves ChaumOnt
Late on Christmas Day.
Feeling More Than Ever Amer
ica's Great Part in War.
BOARDS TRAIN FOR CALAIS
Promises q '"Happy New Year.
to the Troops.
Spends Christmas With Ameri-
can Soldiers in Field.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
On Board President Wilson's Special
Train En- Route to Calais, Dec. 26.-
President Wilson left Chaumant for
England late Wednesday afternoon
feeling more strongly than ever the
magnificent part American soldiers
took in the winning of the war. The
Christmas review. in which 10000
American soldiers marched before
him, created a deep impression on the
president, quite apart from the his
toric significance of reviewing fighting
men on foreign soil for the first time.
When addressing his troops as fell
low countrymen he told them that he
believed that he could promise them
a happy New Year" This was con-
sidered the keynote of the address and
friends about Mr.. Wilson construed his
words to mean that he was beginning
to see the way more clearly toward the
attainment of the objectives he has set
for himself at the peace conference.
One Important Address.
At least one very important address
may be expected from the president
while he is in England. 1t may define
his line of thought more clearly on
issues in which Great Britain is so
deeply interested. He will take op-
portunity to do this in the course of
conferences he will hold with Premier
LlOyQ George, A. j. BdlIOuT, secretary
for foreign affairs, and Andrew Bonar
Law, chancellor of the exchequer, but
whatever public speeches he will make
will be of course in explanation to the
English people themselves, who, he
believes, are in accord with the prin-
ciples of which the making of peace
has been begun.
In his address to the American
troops. President Wilson said he had
found no difference in principles or of
fundamental purpose. He expects to
return to Paris to continue the work
Of the peace conference with what
may be differences of opinion cleared
away or on the way to accommodation.
The Christmas review was a picture
worthy of a great painter. The sight
of ten thousand American veterans
carrying the United States flag on the
soil of the sister republic, a comrade
in arms in great cause, was just a
little too much to permit the president
to suppress his emotion. He frankly
admitted being "all choked up
Mr.. Wilson's visit to soldiers bil1ets
in nearby towns will long be remem-
tbered. At one place he climbed a lad
der to the loft of stable to talk with
soldiers quartered there. Everywhere
llages brought native flowers or gifts to
hoped into his car and planted a. kiss
on his cheek before the president
knew what was going on. Ambassa-
dor and Madame Jusserand, who ac-
companied President Wilson and Mrs.
Wilson to Chaumont left for Paris at
the same time that Mr.. Wilson's train
started toward Calais
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
County Ready To Go Ahead With
FOrt-tO-FOrt Highway.

The Shawnee county commissioners
today were advertising for sealed bids
for the construction of the country's s
share of the great concrete highway
that is to connect Fort Leavenworth
and Fort Riley. The highway will be
built under the federal aid road work
plan at a total estimated cost of $780,
900, of which $225,0OO will be spent
OH the highway proper and the ball
ance for bridges and culverts.
The federal government will stand
Is per cent of the total cost. OF the
balance, 20 per cent will be assessed
against the abutting property owners
for a mile and a half on each side of
the road; Is per cent against the
township and the remaining SO per
cent will be raised thru the sale of
bonds by the county commissioners
under the new Kansas road law.
The road will be an 1S-foot wide,
two course Portland cement concrete
road, with 5-foot earth shoulders. The
plans have already been approved by
the highway commission at Washing
ton and the state highway engineer.
Bids for the construction must be in
the hands of the county clerk not later
than IL o'clock on the morning of
January "a. at which time they will be
opened by the county commissioners.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
The Quick Way to :
Stop q Cough :
This homemade syrup does the
work In q hurry. Easily pre-
pared, and saves about 81.

You might be surprised to know
that the best thing you can use, for
a severe cough, is a remedy. which
is easily prepared at home in Just
a few moments. It's cheap, but for
prompt results it beats anything else
you ever tried. Usually stops the ordi-'
nary cough or chest cold in "a hours.
Tastes pleasant, too-children like it
land it is pure and good.
Pour 2lh ounces of Pinex in
pint bottle; then fill it up with plain
granulated sugar syrup. Or use clari-
fled molasses, honey, or corn syrup,
instead of sugar syrup, If desired.
Thus you make a full pint-a family
supply-but costing no more than a
small bottle of Teady-made cough
syrup.
And as a cough medicine, there is
really nothing better to be had at any
price. 1t goes right to the spot and
gives quick, lasting relief. 1t promptly
heals the inhamed membranes that
line the throat and air passages, stops
the annoying throat tickle, loosens the
phlegm, and soon your cough stops en-
tirely. Splendid for bronchitis, Group,
whooping cough and bronchial asthma.
Pinex is highly concentrated COM
pound of Norway pine extract, famous
for its healing effect on the membranes.
To avoid disappointment ask your
druggist for "21A ounces of Pinex'
with directions and don't accept any
thing else. Guaranteed to give abso-
Lutte satisfaction or money refunded.
The Pinex Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind.
advertisement
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
Wave ON Wave They Greeted
Wilson ON Christmas
As He Reviewed 5000 Ameri-
can Troops at Headquarters.
WOULD GET THEIR PEACE
President Told Boys q. s. Is
Proud of Them.
The 5000 Men Represented
Many of Army Divisions.

American Headquarters in France,
Dec. rs (by courier to Nancy).-A
vast sea of tin hats, wave on wave
swept before President Wilson today
as he reviewed 5000 American troops
at Langres.
He told the soldiers they would get
the kind of a peace they fought for;
that everybody at home was proud
of them, just waiting the chance to ac-
claim them as conquering heroes on
their return.
The 5000 who marched for the
president across a muddy field were
representatives of many divisions. 1t
was a dramatic moment. one of the
most dramatic in history, when the
president of the United States on this
Christmas day stood before the Amer
lean boys who had come SO far from
home to fight and win and congratu-
lated them on their victory.
The president addressed the troops
as my fellow countrymen." He de-
cl;-red that America had charted the
plan for peace and that all the nations
concerned had accepted that chart
making the process of settlement
comparatively simple.
And" he said, everybody in the
settlement knows that it must be a
peoples peace and that nothing must
be done in the settlement of the issues
of the war which is not as handsome
as the great achievements of the
armies of the United States and the
allies
After wishing the troops a happy
New Year, saying it was hard to bid
them merry Christmas SO far from
home, the president dined with the
officers of the Twenty sixth division.
All present wore decorations. Then
there was a long motor trip in the
rain with occasional flurries of snow
and flickers of sunshine.
Wilson visited the soldiers billets.
He was cheered all along the route
by the inhabitants. The party halted
once. when an old French woman ap-
peared, carrying flowers for Mrs. Will
son,
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
FLY FLAG OF U. s.
Chairman Hurley Says 1t Must
Reach Entire World.
U. S. To Build Ships as Cheap
ly as England.
AID THE OTHER NATIONS
On Freedom of Seas This Help
On Freedom of Seas This Help
Is Dependent.
Send American Flag Into Every
Port in World.

Paris, Dec. 26.-The American mer-
chant marine flag must fly in every
port in the world. Edward N. Hurley.
chairman of the shipping board, de-
clared in an interview with the United
Press today. He announced that the
United States will soon be able to build
ships as cheaply as England.
In this connection, it was learned
from other sources, the help of Amer
ica's vast new system OF shipyards in
constructing merchantmen for Eng
land, France and other allied nations.
is expected to depend absolutely upon
solution of the problem of freedom of
the seas. If it is not solved and the
lid on cooperation is taken off. Amer
lea is believed ready to throw all its
resources into building the world s
greatest fleet. thus becoming predom-
inant in world trade.
ut is intended that the American
flag shall fly into every port in the
world" said Hurley. There is no in
tention however. to utilize American
ships only for American cargoes. We
of other nations, and we also want the
ships of other nations to carry our
cargoes.
Good Living Quarters.
every American ship will have
fine living quarters. Seamen of the
merchant marine will be uniformed.
The whole service is to be SO attrac-
tive that all seamen will be enthusi-
astic to get into it and become sales
men of American products thruout the
world"
Hurley was not worried about
Americas ability to compete with any
nation in world trade competition after
the war. He said there would be
plenty of trade for all, and that wages
would be similar in all the nations.
While England can produce ships at
slightly less cost than required for
the new American merchant fleet this
discrepancy will be overcome later,
Hurley said rr-..- Az
Before the president started for
England he conferred with Hurley. 1t
is believed this conference developed
Information which the president de-
sired to have ready before his meet
ings with British statesmen in London.
1t was pointed out that a ship short
age will not be felt for six or eight
months yet. Thereafter shipbuilding
will naturally. be much increased.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
FLU EPIDEMIC
Not Yet Over By Any
Means.
Breaks Out Anew Over Entire
- Country.

Warning to the country that the In
fIuenza epidemic is by no means
ended, and that all possible precau-
tions against the disease should be
taken has just been issued by the
public health authorities at Washing
ton.
Late reports show tnat the disease
is breaking out anew in its very worst
form from practically one end of the
country to the other. Already there
have been over 100000 deaths from
the disease and one prominent health
official predicts that there will pos
sibly be 10000 deaths in this country
next year from Influenza and the all
ments which follow it. The disease
has been very battling to the medical
profession and health authorities
frankly admit that ordinary preven-
tive measures such as wearing of
masks and closing public places seem
of little avail.
and who have not the strength to
throw off the Influenza germ. are the
earliest victims Those who catch
colds easily or who are suffering from
catarrhal troubles are also early VIC
Tins, as the inflamed mucuc men,
-brane Innings of the nose and throat
are an open door to the germs. If
you are suffering from any of these
symptoms. nothing will build you up
and fortify your system against at
most powerful tonic properties known
to science. This statement is easily
proven by the fact that this celebrated
medicine is now having the greatest
sale of any system tonic in the history
of medicine. 1t has been accomplish
ing remarkable results during the
present epidemic and hundreds of
thousands who have used it are en-
joying the best of health. One prom
fnent physician in Texas frankly
stated that he had found Tanlac to be
the finest tonic to be had for build
ing up his patients who had had In
fluenza.
Actual experience has shown that
the best way to keep from taking In
fluenza is to keep the system in good
shape as it is well known fact that
the powers of resistance of the human
system can be so perfected that it can
throw off almost any infection, not
even excepting Spanish Influenza,
which is one of the most contagious
diseases known.
Tanlac increases your strength and
weight and creates a good, healthy
appetite for nourishing food. 1t keeps
you physically fit and makes you
strong, vigorous and well, and in this
way fortifies you against deadly dis
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Tanlac treatment, be sure to keep the
bowels open by taking Tanlac Laxative
Tablets.
Tanlac is sold in Topeka by Tu1ly-
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